ECU Blasts Memphis 30-6 in Liberty Bowl Bid Bid Thrills
East Carolina dominated Memphis 30-6 to clinch the Liberty Bowl bid behind a four quarter flow and a versatile attack led by Marcus Crandell. ECU used five wide receivers, a trick play known as Gamecock, and spread passes to ten receivers while Willie Brookins returned to form with three tackles and a sack.
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ACC bowl picture unclear as Duke NC State NC face uncertain fate
The ACC bowl outlook remains murky as Duke North Carolina State and North Carolina contend over potential slots behind a Liberty Bowl bid for East Carolina, with Heels possibly headed to the Peach Bowl and Duke eyeing the Independence Bowl or Hall of Fame Bowl depending on Friday results. Florida State also faces Sugar or Fiesta fate tied to the SEC title. Meanwhile top teams fix their bowls as Nebraska Miami Penn State Oregon Alabama FloridaGeorgia Notre Dame Texas Tech and Colorado State pursue Cotton Rose Holiday Sugar bowls.
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Tar Heels win ninth straight national title
North Carolina defeats Notre Dame 5-0 in Portland to claim a ninth consecutive NCAA women's soccer title led by Tisha Venturini with two goals and Angela Kelly opening the scoring. The Tar Heels outshot the Irish 25-8, dominating the match and earning senior recognition for Venturini.
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Cowboys lose two QBs in 31 7 win over Redskins
Irving Texas AP Dallas Cowboys suffered two quarterback injuries in a 31 7 defeat of the Washington Redskins Troy Aikman and Rodney Peete left the game with injuries raising doubts about a Thanksgiving game against Green Bay Aikman sustained a knee sprain with a sore thumb and broken nose while Peete played therapy time remains uncertain and coach Jones indicated a four week recovery could be possible
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AFC Dominates Interconference Sunday Upsets
In five interconference games the AFC swept the NFC 5–0 marking a surprising regular season edge. Jets, Bills, Raiders, Broncos and Seahawks won, with Seattle beating Tampa Bay 22–21 to boost playoff chances. Jets defeated Minnesota 31–21, tightening the AFC East. Bills beat Green Bay 29–20 to join the Jets atop the division race.
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NFL Roundup Showdowns Highlight Star Comebacks and Big Plays
Boomer Esiason and Johnny Mitchell propelled several big scoring drives while Warren Moon struggled. The Bills beat the Jets with Kelly Reed fireworks, Reed setting a single game record with 191 receiving yards on 15 catches. Green Bay edged ahead with Favre connecting two TDs to Sterling Sharpe after losing Reggie White. Jeff Hostetler led the Raiders past the Saints with 310 yards and three TDs, two to Tim Brown.
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