Vikings Ready for Playoff Push Despite Washington Test
Bloomington Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant says the team is healthy and confident after posting the top NFC record at 1-2-1 entering the playoff clash with Washington. Fran Tarkenton notes the team’s strong finish and playoff 8th appearance in 9 years, while forecasters expect mid 20s temperatures at a 1 pm kickoff and mild December practices.
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Cowboys' Hidden Threat Johnson Emerges in Playoff Clash
Dallas offensive spark Butch Johnson hopes to unleash a pair of deep threats against the Rams in a first round playoff tilt. Rookie pass catcher and return man Johnson from UC Riverside is praised for speed and scoring by Cowboys staff.
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Rams Boost Bryant and Johnson as Rams Spark Tale
Los Angeles Rams weigh Bryant and Johnson as catalysts after 23 years since the title. Cullen Bryant, 234 pounds, returns kicks with a 4.5 second 40 and leads kickoff return stats. Johnson, a small college standout with 67 passes for 1,027 yards in eight games, pushes into the starting lineup amid injury.
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Bucs End 0-14 Season Amid Calls for Change
Tampa Bay finishes 0-14 in a season that saw 125 points scored by the Bucs and 412 allowed. Coach John McKay cites injuries and vows offseason moves including drafting Ricky Bell or acquiring a quarterback runner, lineman, and linebacker, with plans to swap players and prepare for the next campaign.
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Steelers Lead Pro Bowl With Eight Selections
The American Conference Pro Bowl picks include eight Pittsburgh Steelers. Franco Norris is the sole Steelers offensive selection, while Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, Mel Blount, Glen Edwards, L. C. Greenwood, Joe Greene, and Mike Wagner join the defensive unit. Ken Stabler and O. J. Simpson headline the backfield for the Jan. 17 game at Seattle's Kingdome.
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