Ditka Named NFL Coach of the Year by AP
Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka named Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year after a hard season. He led a 12-4 Bears squad amid 13 rookies, losses to retirement and injury, a midseason heart attack, and a late-season rally to secure home-field in the NFC playoffs.
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Craig Earns Offensive Player of the Year in NFL
San Francisco fullback Roger Craig, amid a record season with 1,502 rushing yards and 76 receptions, was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year. The 49ers star edged Boomer Esiason in voting. he also set team and league marks including the single season RB receptions record.
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Defensive Trio Bright Spot in Liberty Bowl Loss
USC fans glimpsed a bright spot in the 34-10 Liberty Bowl defeat as USC’s defense forced two blocked punts. Mike Tolbert, Antonio Walker, and Keith McDonald each contributed. Tolbert returned a blocked punt 34 yards for a TD, and Walker added a 33-yard return for a score in a game dominated by Indiana.
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Florida Illinois Set For All American Bowl Showdown
In Birmingham, Florida and Illinois prep for a Thursday clash focusing on Florida’s Emmitt Smith and Illinois’ Jeff George. Illinois safety Glenn Cobb and Florida’s Jeff Roth stress defense against a high powered attacking unit as the teams meet after strong seasons. Florida's 52-17 win over Florida State and Indiana's 390 passing yards in the Liberty Bowl are highlighted along with key players and coaches.
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Colorado and BYU in Freedom Bowl spotlight on new offense
In Anaheim California Colorado's revamped offense blending the wishbone with the I formation powers sophomore Eric Bieniemy to a school record run pace. Colorado and BYU coaches praise the scheme as innovative while preparing for the Freedom Bowl. Bieniemy leads Colorado in yards as the Buffaloes post strong rushing numbers.
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