Evil Genius Spurrier Faces Paterno in Citrus Bowl
Florida coach Steve Spurrier eyes a clash with Penn State mentor Joe Paterno in the Citrus Bowl. The Gators miss Curtis Enis and Joe Jurevicius to suspensions, while Paterno lauds Spurrier and aims for a seventh straight New Year’s Day bowl.
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Alliance snub irritates UCLA
UCLA seeks a 10th straight win and a high national ranking in the Cotton Bowl against Texas A&M. The Bruins, led by Cade McNown and Skip Hicks, meet a rebuilding Aggies squad behind Braandon Stewart and Sirr Parker. Tensions between coaches Toledo and Slocum were resolved, and UCLA relays its aim to prove football power with a strong showing.
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Georgia Faces Wisconsin Receivers in Outback Bowl
Georgia coaches warn about Wisconsin receivers Donald Hayes and Tony Simmons who combine for extensive career catches and touchdowns. Georgia will focus on stopping the aerial threat while Wisconsin leans on Ron Dayne’s running game in the Outback Bowl.
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Tar Heels Seek Gator Bowl Redemption In NC Virginia Tech Clash
No. 7 North Carolina aims to cap a 10-1 season with a Gator Bowl win over Virginia Tech in Jacksonville. Tar Heels coach Carl Torbush, promoted after Mack Brown left, says the team is loose and eyeing a top five AP finish while Tech seeks to prove the injuries and late slump did not derail a rising program.
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Bowden, Cooper clash over titles and pressure at Ohio State
Florida State coach Bobby Bowden looms over the sport as his program and rival Ohio State face critiques. Ohio State coach John Cooper defends his 86-31-4 decade, noting his lack of a national title despite NFL first rounders and a key Michigan record.
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Ohio State Florida State Sugar Bowl clash preview
Ohio State ranked ninth returns to the Sugar Bowl after 20 years to face fourth ranked Florida State in New Orleans at 8 p.m. ABC will televise with Musberger and Fouts. radio on OSU network WEOL and WKNR. Coaches Bowden and Cooper lead and update notes highlight OSU offense and FSUs high powered attack with Busby and Green among key players.
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Florida State Eyes Top Four In AP Poll, Bowden Boosts Faith
Cooper notes Florida State 10-1 and strong bowl record under Bowden, with 14 wins in 18 bowls and 11 straight before a Sugar Bowl loss. He says Michigan’s defense is solid but Seminoles’ offense and speed give them edge. he even observed them practicing in New Orleans, offering his players no warning.
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Michigan Defense Dominates Ahead of Washington State Clash
Michigan features a top national defense allowing 8.9 points and 206.9 yards per game while Woodson shines in a likely final season. Coach Carr notes defense alone won’t win, stressing the Michigan offense must match Washington State’s stifling unit as Griese stays steady in the spotlight.
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