Faust resigns as Notre Dame football coach after five seasons
Gerry Faust steps down from the Fighting Irish amid a downturn in wins and slipping TV ratings. He cites gratitude for the opportunity but acknowledges the program’s struggles after a 25 loss record and a pennant of pressure from Notre Dame’s administration and fans.
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Pistons Rout Cavaliers in 113-98 Victory
Detroit dominated Cleveland as World B. Free and Phil Hubbard were out. John Long scored 21 points while Isiah Thomas dished 17 assists and Bill Laimbeer collected 15 rebounds. Earl Cureton Vinnie Johnson and Tony Campbell sparked the first half rally helping Detroit win their fourth straight.
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John Long
Isiah Thomas
Bill Laimbeer
Detroit
Earl Cureton
Vinnie Johnson
Tony Campbell
Pistons
Buckeyes Roll In Opener Sparks From Freshmen
Ohio State opened 1985 86 with an 83 57 win over Brooklyn College led by freshmen Jay Burson and Jerry Francis who each scored nine. Coach Eldon Miller praised Bursons defense and Francis aggressive play while Hopson led scoring with 18 and Sellers added 14.
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Eldon Miller
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Jay Burson
Ohio
Jerry Francis
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Jay
Burson
John Glenn High School
New Concord
Brad) Sellers
South Amherst Tops Clearview in Openers 67 60
In a non conference opener at Clearview High School South Amherst held off the Clippers 67 60. Chip Wimarski led all scorers with 35 points for South Amherst while Walter Tilford and Michael Thomas paced Clearview with 13 and 9 respectively. Cavaliers outrebounded 35 26 but had 24 turnovers to 21 for Clearview.
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Michael Tilford
Malcolm Thomas
Kurt Lauer
South Amherst
Tom Mahl
Bob Montgomery
Lorain
Clearview Fym
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Clippers
Ray Verba
Michael
Thomas
Tilford
Novak
Boedicker earns OAC defensive honor for B-W burst
Kurt Boedicker of Baldwin Wallace College won the Lee Tressel award as top defensive back in the OAC. He keyed a defense that yielded 54 rushing yards per game as Mount Union dominated with a 10-0 season and league title. Ken Wable was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Purple Raiders to the first OAC crown.
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Baldwin-Wallace College
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Lee Tressel
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Boedicker
Mount Union
Ken Wable
Purple Raiders
Browns hoping for Giant effort from Banks and Taylor clash
Cleveland Browns linebacker Chip Banks seeks personal merit in a showdown with the New York Giants and star Lawrence Taylor next Sunday in New Jersey. Banks, in his fourth year, has nine sacks this season and aims to stay in on defense, while Browns coach Marty Schottenheimer weighs using four linemen in passing situations. The Browns also acquired running back Curtis Dickey, birthday today, previously Colts’ first round pick in 1980.
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New York Giants
Lawrence Taylor
Banks
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Schottenheimer
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Indianapolis Colts
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Elyria hosts Cleveland Rhodes in season opener
Elyria High Pioneers led by coach Keith Sooy face Cleveland Rhodes in the season debut. The young roster relies on defense and rebounding as juniors develop while injuries strain key players Corey Fields Glen Arbaugh Mark Cannon and Corey Williams. Rhodes, with depth and size, seeks early momentum after two close scrimmage-era losses.
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Mark Cannon
Corey Williams
Sooy
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Williams
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