Leading Off

Bo Schembechler
1929--2006

In 1989 he led Michigan into a game against Ohio State for the final time and won 28--18, lifting his record to 11-9-1 as the Wolverines' coach in that rivalry. Last Friday, less than 28 hours before second-ranked Michigan faced the No. 1 Buckeyes in Columbus, Schembechler died of heart failure (page 46).

Kick Start

USC placekicker Mario Danelo (19), holder Michael McDonald (16) and long snapper Will Collins (50) needed tunnel vision to reach the field for their game against No. 17 Cal at the Los Angeles Coliseum last Saturday. The third-ranked Trojans prevailed 23--9 to remain in the national title hunt.

Mesmerized

Colts receiver Marvin Harrison and Cowboys linebacker Bradie James both had their eyes on the prize after Harrison's first-quarter fumble in Dallas on Sunday. The Cowboys recovered the loose ball and went on to win 21--14, ending Indianapolis's bid for an undefeated season (page 76).

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