Raiders Beat Rams to Secure Home-Field Playoff Quarters
Marcus Allen rushed 24 times for 123 yards as the Raiders defeated the Rams 16 6 in Anaheim to finish 12 4 and win the AFC West title. Allen also set a single season scrimmage yards record at 2314 and tied Walter Payton with nine straight 100 yard rushing games. The Rams ended 11 5 and both teams earned home playoff games.
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Playoff System Sparks Denver Fairness Debate
The NFL faces criticism over its wild-card format as the 8-8 Cleveland Browns reach the playoffs while the 11-5 Denver Broncos miss out due to tiebreakers. Tex Schramm defends the system, noting it rewards outstanding seasons in tough divisions. Broncos players protest the perceived inequity. Meanwhile the Raiders clinch a playoff edge with a 9-6 win over the Rams, led by strong defense and a late Wilson TD pass to Dokie Williams.
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Workman Heads All County Volleyball Team
South Aiken high scorer Michelle Workman earned Player of the Year as South Aiken dominated the All County team vote by coaches. Trisha Hass edged workman teammate for top honor, with Bill Walsh named Coach of the Year. Tammy Smith on first team. several others named and honorable mentions noted.
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Purdue Defeats DePaul 71 56 in Strong Big Ten Start
Purdue beat DePaul 71 to 56 as Todd Mitchell led with 15 points and Melvin McCants added 13. Coach Gene Keady praised the win noting Big Ten readiness while DePaul coach Joey Meyer apologized for poor effort. Georgetown routed Seattle 96 57 in another top 25 matchup.
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North Carolina keeps top spot in AP poll despite quiet week
North Carolina remains No. 1 for the fifth straight week after a 10-0 start, with 43 first place votes and 1,255 points. Michigan is No. 2 followed by Duke Syracuse Georgetown, as the rest of the Top 10 shows little change.
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