Dorsett Meets Georgia In Sugar Bowl Swan Song
Pitt freshman star Tony Dorsett closes a storied career as 11-0 Pittsburgh faces No. 5 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl at the New Orleans Superdome. Dooley recalls his debut and Dorsett’s rising legend, while Majors prepares for a final season at Pitt.
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Sugar Bowl strike disrupts Superdome entrance
Around 100 SSI workers from SEIU and United Brotherhood of Carpenters picketed a single dome entrance during the Sugar Bowl basketball tournament in New Orleans. The action followed days of union threats amid ongoing maintenance and security duties at the stadium. Forrest Gregg named 1976 NFL Coach of the Year after a 9-5 Browns turnaround and overcoming bone cancer. Marshall upsets Appalachian State 84 79 in overtime as Harley Major scores 21 and grabs 14 rebounds, snapping a three game skid.
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Kentucky Stuns Irish 102 78 in Louisville showdown
Kentucky 102 Notre Dame 78 as sixth ranked Wildcats overpower the Irish in Louisville. Givens scores 30, Robey 18, Shidler 12 as Cincinnati, North Carolina, Minnesota win tourney games. Coach Hall lauds late emotion after a rough first half and 15 ND turnovers.
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Rose Bowl Coaches Seek National Crown In Pasadena
In a race for the mythical national title, Michigan and Southern California meet in the 63rd Rose Bowl as Pittsburgh eyes Sugar Bowl action. Bo Schembechler says the winner could determine the national championship, while John Robinson notes the claim remains subjective. Nearly 107,000 expect a crowd for the 2 p.m. PST kickoff.
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Murray Olderman Sports Q A column question roundup
Fans ask about helmet padding moves and clothesline tackles, punting depth, official selection and training, Alan Page career, playoff shares for injured players, and the evolving 1000 yard club. Murray Olderman answers with facts about players like Upshaw, Dryer, Page, and the NFL bargaining framework.
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