Hall of Fame game pits Missile against Muscle in sun
Ohio State faces Syracuse in the Hall of Fame Bowl with Coach John Cooper under fire after a turbulent season. The Buckeyes bench Kent Graham for Kirk Herbstreit due to a numb elbow, inviting criticism from fans and critics while seeking an on-field win to cap a controversial year.
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Jacobses Top Newsmakers of the Year
Northeastern Ohio figures dominate a year end roll call of top newsmakers. Richard and Dave Jacobs of the Indians are noted for payroll and pennant prospects. Robert Smith reportedly contemplates transfers after Ohio State. John Cooper earns an Ohio State extension amid looming Michigan and bowl hopes. Bill Belichick is credited with coaching turnover and new “personnel tips” systems. Coughlin, C3.
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Chris James
Eric King
Doug Jones
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It's Only a Game for Buckeye Linebacker Steve Tovar
Steve Tovar of Ohio State plays with a smile and focus, saying football should be fun. The 6-4, 240-pound junior has 125 tackles in 1990 and 87 this year, earning All-American honors while he eyes consistency and a possible NFL future. Coach John Cooper praises his work ethic and range. He competes with teammates Alonzo Spellman and Jason Simmons, and is seen as part of a strong Buckeye linebacker tradition.
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Associated Press
Alonzo Spellman
Jason Simmons
John Cooper
Penn State
Randy Gradishar
Tom Cousineau
Pepper Johnson
Chris Spielman
Florida State Penn State Tennessee Tempe Tilt S
Florida State meets Penn State and Tennessee in a Tempe card at 4 30 p m Washington faces Michigan in Pasadena at 5 p m Miami clashes with Nebraska and Notre Dame plays Florida in New Orleans at 8 20 p m on channels and times noted.
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Winners and Losers of the 1991 sports year list
A recap highlighting Duke Blue Devils dramatic 1990 NCAA semifinal upset over UNLV and Cincinnati Bearcats football resilience after tough openers, plus standout players Desmond Howard Carlos Baerga Bernie Kosar Mark Price Brad Daugherty Randy Ayers Bill Belichick Eric Turner Jack Morris Albert Belle Bobby Bonilla Tom Candiotti and more.
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Morris
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