Bears Mix Young and Old for Potent Defensive Move
Syndicated columnist notes Chicago Bears blend youth and experience to form a top NFL defense. After a 3-0 start, the piece recalls 1980s legends and explains how injuries and inexperience last season exposed fragility, while current results include a shutout, 11 sacks, and seven interceptions.
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Bears
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al Harris
William
Perry
Otis Wilson
Singletary
Todd Bell
Dave Duerson
Richard Dent
Wilber Marshall
Shaun Gayle
Philadelphia
Vince Tobin
Summer Squall Scratched From Super Derby
Dogwood Stable's Summer Squall was withdrawn from the $1 million Super Derby at Louisiana Downs due to fever. Trainer W Cothran Campbell said the 6-5 favorite was not eating and had a temp, prompting an age-based decision to skip the race. Summer Squall will target the Meadowlands Cup and Breeders Cup later in October.
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Cot) Campbell
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New York
Falcons Pressure 49ers In Loss Shows Run And Shoot Challenge
In San Francisco, the 49ers fell 19 13 as Atlanta exploited the run and shoot. The defense struggled in the second half after slowing the Red Gun early, with Andre Rison and Steve Broussard highlighted by Atlanta’s passing and running attack.
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San Francisco 49Ers
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Niners
Houston
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Falcons
Johnny Jackson
Don Griffin
Steve Broussard
Andre Rison
Indianapolis
Bill Romanowski
Falcon
Charles Haley
Atlanta Falcons
Chris Miller
Candlestick Park
Clemson Routs Appalachian State 48 to 0 in Death Valley
Clemson pounds Appalachian State 48-0 as freshmen Derrick Witherspoon and Ronald Williams top 100 yards each. Team rumbles for 389 rushing yards and 493 total, without back Rodney Blunt, while Xen Hatfield eyes better execution and an improving triple option.
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Death Valley
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Ronald Williams
Witherspoon
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Virginia
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South Carolina Pulls Off Big Comeback at Virginia Tech
USC quarterback Bobby Fuller threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns and Mike Dingle ran 33 times for 157 yards as the Gamecocks erased a 24-13 fourth quarter deficit to beat Virginia Tech 35-24. Dingle scored twice and Fuller added two TD passes.
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South Carolina
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Dingle
Virginia Tech
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Hokies
Tocha Belle
Will Furrer
Furrer
Bodine Bashes Way To Victory In Goody's 500
Geoff Bodine outlasted crashes and chaos at Martinsville to win the Goody's 500 stockcar race on the short Virginia track. He battled contact, penalties, and a midrace wreck before finishing first, claiming his third win of 1990 and tenth career victory.
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Martinsville
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Maddox Finds Arizona to His Liking for Wildcats
Ridge Spring’s Richard Maddox shines for the national ranked Arizona Wildcats after transferring from junior college. He collected three sacks against Illinois in the first game, earning Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week honors. He started off the season as a key contributor despite not starting the game.
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Maddox
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