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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1975
Page
8
Pittsburgh, boasting the NFL’s best defense, faces the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX. The Vikings, with Fran Tarkenton at quarterback, carry past losses but struggle against a strong pass stop. Pittsburgh counters with a potent running duo Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier.
In New Orleans the Steelers face the Vikings in Super Bowl IX a clash defined by defense and a solid ground game. Terry Bradshaw and Bud Grant stress establishing a rushing attack to set up the pass with Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier key for Pittsburgh while Minnesota relies on veteran line savvy to counter.
Chuck Foreman stars in Minnesota’s offense with 777 rushing yards and 53 receptions for 586 receiving yards. He led NFL non-kicker scoring with 90 points on 15 TDs and vows 20 touches a game as the Vikings face Pittsburgh in a bid for the championship.
In New Orleans the Minnesota Vikings lean on veteran leadership for Super Bowl IX. Coach Bud Grant and quarterback Fran Tarkenton bring decades of playoff and league experience, while Pittsburgh’s defense faces a seasoned unit led by Mick Tinglehoff and Ed White.
South Carolina State stars drew major league attention in the winter draft as Gene Richards and Willie Mays Aikens, both from the Orangeburg college, were picked by San Diego and California respectively. Brothers Tom and Tim Brookens from Shenandoah Valley also went early, Tom to Detroit and Tim to Texas, while a wave of right handed pitchers dominated the first round and secondary phase selections.
North Carolina State led by All-American David Thompson with 32 points and 10 rebounds routed Western Carolina 119 to 61 using fast breaks and man to man defense. UCLA beat Washington 92-82, Louisville edged West Texas State 53-51, and North Carolina defeated Clemson 74-72.
Johnny Miller fired a four under par 67 to share the first round lead in the Phoenix Open over a 6,728 yard course at Phoenix Country Club. Leonard Thompson and John Mahaffey matched 68s while Hale Irwin and Tom Weiskopf shot 75 and 75 respectively in blustery, cold conditions.
Baylor’s Grant Teaff, 41, dubbed a football freak, wins AFCA Coach of the Year honors after turning Baylor from 2-9 to a 9-2 SWC title run in 1974. He credits peers and his career choices, deflecting praise while recalling his unconventional path to coaching. Roy Kramer of Central Michigan named College Division Coach of the Year.
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