Revenge Motives Foreshadow NFL Championship Weekend
HAL BUCK notes revenge as a unifying theme in the AFC and NFC title showdowns. Miami and Oakland seek Spring glory after recent wins, while Minnesota and Dallas chase payback against prior playoff losses. Key figures include Marv Hubbard, Ken Stabler, Bob Griese, Jim Mandich, John Gilliam, and Carl Eller as teams prep for a Sunday showdown.
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Wichita State Names Hint Of New Football Coach
AP reports Wichita State University is weighing candidates after Merritt, 48, declined to confirm accepting the job. Bredehoft notes a press conference is planned, with three finalists in the running and decisions possibly delayed to Thursday.
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Polished Dolphins Look Ahead To Oakland aIAME
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown said the Bengals needed perfection to beat Miami after a 34 16 AFC playoff loss. Miami coach Don Shula expects a tough title game against Oakland, noting Oakland’s strong film study and past victory over Pittsburgh. Miami cut Cincinnati’s lead with early errors, while Bob Griese and Mercury Morris helped extend the edge with passing and a ground attack.
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Cowboys edge Rams as Staubach leads late score
Dallas clinched a 27 16 playoff victory over Los Angeles with Roger Staubach directing a fourth quarter turnover adjusted by a rookie free agent to flip the play. Drew Pearson caught the clinching post pattern after Staubach altered the call and with Hill injured Dallas held off the Rams despite Fred Dryer forcing a fumble and Harold Jackson’s late threat.
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