Oilers draft plans loom as college stars face size limits
The Houston Oilers may pass on top college talent like Johnny Rodgers and Guy Glover in the 1973 draft due to size and fit concerns. Purdue’s Dave Butz is predicted to go high, while Indiana and Purdue notes on attendance and coaching comments round out the preview of this draft season.
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Dave Butz
Pacers rout San Diego to seize early ABA lead
In Indianapolis the Pacers buried the San Diego Conquistadors 124 to 112 after a 20 4 start. George McGinnis led with 24 points and Donnie Freeman sparked the opening surge as San Diego failed to score a field goal for over four minutes.
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Nebraska, Trojans Lead With Most All-Americans
The AP All-America football team for 1972 includes two players from No 1 ranked Southern California and three from Nebraska national champions. Johnny Rodgers joins Nebraska exponents Harper Glover in the 22 man squad with stars like John Hannah and Brad Van Pelt also earning spots.
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Goree
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College stars set NCAA and conference records in stellar season
The season featured four NCAA records, seven Big Eight marks and 19 Nebraska records. Standout performers include Hufnagel leading Penn State to 26 wins in 28 games, Pruitt's elusive rushing despite enemy load, Green's 1363 yards and 15 TDs, and Purdue's Armstrong earning potential as a first round NFL pick.
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Big Ten Deadlock Over Redshirting Policy
Big Ten faculty representatives again refused to back a move by athletic directors to reinstate redshirting. The conference also set limits on scholarships and clarified eligibility rules while advancing tender signing dates and tightening baseball squad caps.
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Whittier's Estabrook Named NAIA District III Player of Year
Whit tier College quarterback Wayne Estabrook, a senior, was named the first NAIA District III Player of the Year after totaling 23 touchdowns and guiding Whittier to the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title and the district crown.
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Philadelphia Sports Woes Spark National Mockery
The city, home to the Liberty Bell, is ridiculed as a sports fiasco as Phillies Eagles 76ers Blazers and Grizzled teams slump. Fans remain loyal while owners chase fixes. experts flag top-down accountability and drafts as only hope for a turnaround.
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