Handley stars in All-State football selections
Handley players Billy Brisco and Cody Dearing earned second team All-State AA honors led by Southampton and Western Albemarle. Brisco, a 6 1 safety, also starred as a basketball player with seven interceptions. Dearing, Handley’s placekicker, set a school record with 39 yard field goal and 40 extra points.
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Eagles shock Georgetown in Holiday Festival opener at MSG
Boston College edged Georgetown 75 74 on Vin Caraher’s buzzer 12 footer after Jim Sweeney extended the play, erasing an 11 point deficit. John Bagley topped BC with 17, St John’s beat Lafayette 68 58 to advance to Friday’s final.
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Colts Fire Marchibroda
Baltimore AP reports Ted Marchibroda was fired by the Colts late this morning after two consecutive directing seasons with the NFL team.
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Eyes on Oilers Injuries and Staubach Uncertainty
Houston Oilers face a potential setback as Earl Campbell Dan Pastorini and Ken Burrough are listed doubtful with groin injuries for the AFC playoff at San Diego. If sidelined, the Chargers become heavy favorites. Cowboys coach Tom Landry weighs Staubach retirement amid late career peak and 1980 season plans.
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QB shuffle hints expected for upcoming NFL game
Rob Carpenter would start if needed replacing Campbell and Rich Caster and Guido Merkens are poised to fill Burroughs role. The other Saturday game features Philadelphia visiting Tampa Bay after a 27 17 win over Chicago. Pittsburgh, defending champions, host Miami on Sunday.
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Michigan Gator Bowl backfield mix worries NC coach
North Carolina coach Dick Crum fears Michigan may feature Butch Woolfolk and Stanley Edwards in the same backfield, while Wolverines coach Bo Schembechler contemplates starting either B J Dickey or John Wangler at quarterback. Crum notes UNC will face two dangerous backs and a versatile Michigan offense.
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