Networks Versus Pros In Sunday Basketball Battle
NBC opens with a doubleheader featuring Michigan against South Carolina and Houston versus UCLA as NBC and CBS vie for ratings with college and NBA games. TVS expands to a full Sunday schedule, betting college games draw bigger shares, while CBS adds regional Sunday telecasts and a slam dunk contest. ABC plans wide coverage with World of Sports and golf, keeping fans tuning in.
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Rose Bowl talk as coaches claim national title
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler and Southern California coach John Robinson vow their Rose Bowl will decide the national championship. Pittsburgh coach Johnny Majors doubts both teams deserve the title, while Pitt sits at 11-0 atop the polls and Michigan stands at 10-1.
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Pitt Coach Denounces Poll As Farce In Run For Title
Majors derides the coaches poll claiming USC Pacific Eight champion at 10-1 is wrongly ranked. He argues if Georgia beats Pitt, they would have a stronger claim than Michigan or USC. He notes Maryland, slated against Houston in the Cotton Bowl, also deserves consideration amid Rose and Sugar Bowl discussions.
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Crystal ball picks bowl winners this weekend sports preview
The Mountain Statesman preview weighs college bowl games led by Notre Dame’s win over Penn State, predicts Kentucky over North Carolina in the Peach Bowl and Nebraska over Texas Tech in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. It also projects Georgia vs Pitt in the Sugar Bowl and USC over Michigan in the Rose Bowl with detailed scores and team notes.
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Barry Stars, Walton Hurt in NBA Night of Ups and Injuries
Barry scored 37 as the Warriors beat the Bulls 124 106 hampered by a flu while Walton strained his right knee and left the Trail Blazers 127 107. Nuggets beat Pistons 123 106 in Brown brothers clash as Cavs beat Sonics 105 100 and Pacers 104 97 over Jazz.
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Quarterback Rodney Allison Leads Texas Tech to Bowl Bid
Odessa native Rodney Allison overcame doubts about his passing to star for Texas Tech. He led the Red Raiders to a 10-1 record and a share of the Southwest Conference title, earning All-SWC honors and preparing to start in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl against Nebraska. He rushed for 523 yards and threw for 1,458 yards this season while playing with the option and proving critics wrong.
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