A SPECIAL REPORT: BOWL GAMES

UPWARDLY MOBILE: Tulsa and San Diego State both fit the up-and-coming profile to a T. Tulsa improved from 3-8 last year to 9-2 this season. San Diego State got off to a mediocre start, then put Trabuco Hills High graduate David Lowery at quarterback. . . . Lowery guided the Aztecs to six consecutive victories, followed by a 52-52 tie with Brigham Young and a season-ending loss to No. 1 Miami.