West Virginia Dominates SC Should They Pull Out
West Virginia University faces a debate over leaving the Southern Conference. Proponents cite WVU’s strong football and basketball records, including a 25- game conference basketball win streak and nine conference titles, while opponents argue membership aids exposure and competition against larger programs.
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MacKenzie Named Oklahoma Football Coach Hopeful
Jim MacKenzie, 35, assistant coach at Arkansas, agreed to take over Oklahoma's football program after Gomer Jones resigned on Dec 6. Regents delayed final approval until a New York regent returned. MacKenzie plans to report soon. Broyles and Oklahoma officials aim to rebuild the crumbling gridiron empire as Arkansas prepares for the Cotton Bowl with LSU.
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Sayers Wins NFL Rookie of the Year for Bears
Chicago Bears rookie Gale Sayers reacts with elation after being named NFL Rookie of the Year. He credits teammates Dick Butkus, Jimmy Jones, and Dick Gordon for blocking and aiding his breakout season and expresses hope for further improvement as a sophomore.
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Mountaineers Rally but Fall Short Against Maryland
West Virginia escaped a paper-thin 176-74 loss in a chaotic Tuesday night clash with Maryland. Setoni Hed hit a twisting jumper to lift WVU to 74-72 before Cavacini sealed the win with a final layup. Maryland's Gary Ward scored 23 as WVU battled rebounding woes, outrebounded 44-35, and Ron Williams hit a 30-foot three to spark the late comeback.
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