Coaches split on how to crown regular season champs
UPI voters prefer honoring the regular season by casting a final ballot after all games. Coaches argue for the same method, rejecting post season results as a determinant of the authentic regular season national champion. They cite bowl emotion and propose a playoff only if practical.
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Hayes Eyes Rose Bowl Return After 1974 Victory
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes said his team wants another Rose Bowl trip after a 42-21 win over Southern California. The Buckeyes, Big Ten champions, drew about 5,000 fans at Port Columbus and received proclamations from Ohio leaders praising them as the nation’s No 1 team. Cornelius Greene threw six of eight passes for 129 yards as OSU planned to pass more and run inside against USC.
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Tomjanovich delivers late for Rockets over 76ers
Rockets guard Rudy Tomjanovich scored 32 points, including the decisive basket at 101, as Houston edged Philadelphia 101-99. Coach Johnny Egan praised Tomjanovich as a clutch shooter while Philly’s Billy Vandersdale added 19 in a tight late game. Other NBA results include Phoenix over Atlanta 116-113 and New York’s 92-81 win over Capital.
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Cowens Pace East Star Vote In All Star Selections
Boston’s Dave Cowens and John Havlicek and Atlanta’s Lou Hudson with Pete Maravich earned starting spots for the Eastern Conference in the January 15 All-Star Game in Seattle. Walt Frazier, Bob McAdoo, Elvin Hayes and Jo Jo White also chosen. four more players to be picked by coaches.
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