Bestwick Seeks Offense as Cavaliers Prep for Navy
Virginia coach Dick Bestwick says Navy poses a tough challenge similar to Wake Forest which blanked the Cavaliers 14 0. He notes improved defense but lingering offensive lapses and says Virginia will open up against Navy while focusing on fixing the line and execution.
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Bryant Celebrates His 65th Birthday in Birmingham
Football icons including Joe Namath Frank Broyles Darrell Royal and Lee Roy Jordan joined Alabama coach Bear Bryant at a surprise 65th birthday party in Birmingham. The event drew 63 ex players as Howard Cosell greeted Bryant on national TV. Broyles praised Bryant predicting Bryant will become the winningest coach. Bryant aims to surpass Amos Alonzo Stagg with 41 more victories as his Alabama team prepares to play Missouri.
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Green leads 1978 Backfield of the Week with 165 rushing yards
Dexter Green rushed 165 yards and three touchdowns to lift Iowa State to 23 19 win over Rice and top UPI's Backfield of the Week list. He carried 28 times with scoring runs of 9 13 and 1 yards as he moved to eighth on the Big Eight career rushing list.
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Fabulous Football Forecast Contest Rules and Entry Details
Weekly contest with 20 games from high school college and pro levels. Entries may be mailed or delivered to the Winchester Star. two ballots per person per week. Prizes include 100 dollars for most correct picks and 500 dollars for a perfect ballot. tie breakers decide in ties. Winners announced each Thursday.
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Winners listed for Football Forecast prizes 1974 75 76
The Football Forecast announces prize winners across 1974 1975 and 1976 with multiple $100 awards and several $600 prizes. Names include Dave Bartlett Daniel Copenhaver Larry Haines Wanda Affleck John R. Jackson Julian Ebersole Graham Carroll Jerry Stickley Susan Marr and others.
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Ron Shade
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