Bellard Emphasizes Ball Control for Victory
El Paso reports coach Bellard stresses ball control and strong defense to upset Houston and Texas A&M. He cites improving offense and defense as key, notes Timmy Fisher and Curtis Dickey Woodard in the Aggies challenge, and predicts a tough SWC matchup with physical play.
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Majors We’re No 1 in Week Without Consensus
A garbled 1970s style forum discusses Johnny Majors and college football rankings. Coaches including Vince Dooley weigh the No 1 debate amid undefeated teams, with mentions of Ohio State and Southern California. The piece frames public clamour for a playoff and notes Tennessee’s outspoken stance.
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Schembechler Names Trio of Michigan Backs for Rose Bowl
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler announced that three backs would be components of the Rose Bowl lineup with Rick Leach set to return as quarterback Jim Smith at wingback and Ali Otay Rob Lytle in a position to back up. The coach indicated the team will decide whether Lytle plays fullback or halfback depending on the opponent and game plan.
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Arkansas Drops First Setback To Memphis State 69 62
Irheansas fell 69 62 as Junius Brulee and Alvyn Weigle led scoring for the Tigers. Memphis State built and held a slim lead through the night, while Arkansas battled to close the gap but could not overtake the visitors. The rough game featured uneven plays and momentum shifts shaping the final result.
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Confusing Sports and Political Events Mixed in Erratic Report
A garbled recap mentions NBA figures Hob Lanier and Dave Cowens, potential team changes, and a canceled Super Bowl, plus boxing and a Monterey Invitational with prize reductions. The piece blends sport notes with interrupted political upheaval and unclear event outcomes, yielding a tangled, hard-to-parse summary.
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Raiders Drill Amid Rain Aims For Parked Week Workouts
Raiders coach Madden kept Osklaid preparing despite rain in California. The team will continue drills through Saturday with Sunday and Monday penciled in, heads to Noseport Red for a warm weather session, and plans a Jan. 9 game against the Vikings in Pasadena. Madden stressed early start, travel, and conditioning as key to a Super Bowl run while acknowledging veterans missing the Nacional Font Ladtmue event.
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White NFC Rookie of the Year leads NFC with touchdown catches
Sammy White, wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, won UPI 1976 NEC Rookie of the Year after leading the NFC with touchdown receptions and helping Minnesota reach a record fourth Super Bowl. The Grambling product teamed with Fran Tarkenton to form a potent passing duo, with White catching 51 balls for 608 yards and 6 touchdowns, and earning most votes on the league’s rookie ballot.
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Bowl Slate Decides Weekend Showdowns
Friday games feature North Carolina 9 2 against Kentucky 1 in Atlanta at 5 30 p m on KMOL TV and Texas Tech 10 L vs Nebraska 53 1 in Houston at 7 p m on KENS Channel 4. Saturday includes Maryland 11 0 at Houston 9 2 Dallas 1 a m on KENS TV 5 and Orange Bowl Colorado vs Ohio State 21 in Miami 6 15 p m on KMOL TV, Rose Bowl Michigan 11 1 45 p m vs Southern California in Pasadena on KMOL TV, Sugar Bowl Pittsburgh 11 40 vs Georgia 4 10 1 in New Orleans 11 80 a m on QKSAT TV, Texas A&M 2 5 vs Florida 83 in El Paso 1 p m on CKEN TV 5. Sunday Texas A&M 5 v Florida 83 in El Paso 1 p m on CKEN TV 5.
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Vikings Set For Playoff Push After Rested Camp
The Minnesota Vikings resumed practice after a focused rest period ahead of a crucial playoff run. Coach statements highlight confidence in quarterback Kenny Stabler as the team prepares to face Oakland in a pivotal week. Offensive coordinator Ned Armeavong notes the squad’s readiness and plans for a week of warm weather workouts before the Pasadena showdown.
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Hayes Glad To Be at Uh, Uh
Hayes expresses relief and eagerness about playing for a national championship bid with Ohio State. He credits team preparation and coach guidance, notes the Buckeyes’ status, and reflects on upcoming games while addressing reporters.
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Switch in Time May Net Star QB
Dallas Texas may net a star quarterback as football plans shift. Mesquite High School passer Mike Ford, once pegged as Lom prep quarterback, reconsidered his stance after a talk with coaches. His mother Molly Ford confirmed the change, noting Ford would not join the team if Texas did not proceed with the new offense.
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