Moeller to be Illini football coach after Rose Bowl
Gary Moeller, Michigan aide and recruiter, expected to become head coach at Illinois after Michigan's Rose Bowl versus Southern California. Illinois officials and papers say Moeller would replace fired Bob Blackman, with announcement in Champaign. Moeller, defensive coordinator at Michigan, has Ohio State ties and earlier coaching history with Bo Schembechler.
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Herrera All American selection boosts Salukis star
Andre Herrera, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, earned AP third team and UPI honorable mention All American honors. The Bronx native led SIU to a 7-4 season, setting school records with 16 touchdowns 98 points 1643 rushing yards and 287 carries while eyeing pro opportunities despite no bowl bids.
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Michigan Dominates AP All Big Ten Grid Squads
Michigan lands multiple players on both offense and defense in the AP All Big Ten selections. Rob Lytle and Jim Smith headline the offense as unanimous picks, with Purdue’s Scott Dierking also honored. Ohio State places five on defense led by Brudzinski and Morton, with Skladany as punter.
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NCAA back in court over Minnesota probation ruling
In St Paul Minnesota AP Judge Edward Devitt orders the NCAA to lift its indefinite probation on all University of Minnesota men s sports except basketball pending trial. The basketball program remains under separate probation until March 4 1978 for 98 NCAA rule violations during Bill Musselman s tenure.
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Rams ready for Falcons in clash for NFC West lead
Los Angeles coach Chuck Knox seeks a disciplined approach as the Rams prepare for Atlanta. Pat Haden returns at quarterback behind a mạnh offense that leads the NFC in rushing and scoring, aiming to clinch a playoff berth with a win or a San Francisco loss.
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Motta warns big leads can haunt teams in NBA club clash
Associated Press notes coach Dick Motta says a 20 point lead tempts teams to ease off. Washington Bullets rallied from a 73 54 third quarter deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 102 90 as Elvin Hayes and Len Robinson led the way. Atlanta’s John Drew fouled out, Joe Meriweather led Hawks with 19. Warriors beat Spurs 124 116 and Rockets routed Bucks 137 110 in other NBA games.
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Cardiac Cards Face Colts In Must-Win Showdown
StLouis seeks victory to stay in the NFC wild card hunt as 10-2 Baltimore aims to lock up the AFC East title. Bert Jones leads Baltimore, while Jim Hart and the Cards strive to slow Lydell Mitchell and Roger Carr in a high scoring showdown.
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Eddie Moss Returns to Cardinals as Free Agent
Running back Eddie Moss, a four year veteran, rejoins the St. Louis Cardinals after being released by the Chicago Bears. Moss, 27, began with the Cardinals in 1973 and appeared in 23 games through 1975 mainly on special teams before a trade to the Bears for an undisclosed draft choice last summer.
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Murphysboro High bid to join South Seven rejected
Murphysboro High School’s bid to enter the South Seven Conference was rejected at a Thursday Herrin meeting. The eight-school league remained split over expansion, citing scheduling strains and the need for new facilities as Murphysboro continues construction of a 4000 seat football field and a 2500 seat gym.
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SIU Cervo focuses on return of Corky Abrams in home tilt
Corky Abrams, sidelined by an ankle sprain, is set to rejoin the starting five for SIU as they host Missouri Kansas City at 7 35 p m. The Salukis will also face three straight home games starting with Northeast Oklahoma State and Millikin in the ensuing week.
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Ripplemeyer Rippelmeyer Relates Postseason Bonuses
Valley hog farmer and Philadelphia Phillies pitching coach Ripplemeyer Rippelmeyer earned 8500 from postseason bonuses. The world champion Reds received 26300 each, Yankees 20000 each, division winners 8500 for first, 1600 for second, 420 for third.
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Florida report OK Buck Bowen seeks grandson photo in paper
Former Carbondale coach and administrator Buck Bowen writes from Largo Florida asking for a picture of his grandson that appeared in the newspaper. He notes their winter colony from Carbondale forming with neighbors and friends from the area. The piece mentions Wichita reviving baseball in 1977-78 and references strong baseball programs at Creighton, Indiana State, SIUC, and Tulsa.
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Illini Open 1977 Football Schedule Faces Wolverines
Illinois prepares for a coaching selection as the Illini open at home September 10 against Michigan. The slate includes Missouri, Syracuse and Stanford before Big Ten play resumes, with the Wolverines having historically undermined coaches like Valek and Blackman.
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Stone Returns to White Sox After Santo Trade
Pitcher Steve Stone, age 23 to 24, returns to the White Sox after the Ron Santo trade in 1973. He went 23-20 with the Cubs in three seasons, plagued by arm troubles, and signed a 1977 contract as a free agent who played out his option with Chicago. Sox owner Bill Veeck, recovering from spinal surgery, has been released and will remain home for three weeks.
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