Rogers Leads Redskins Past Rams in NFC Wild Card
Washington capitalized on six Rams turnovers and four Atkinson field goals to beat Los Angeles 19 to 7. George Rogers ran 29 times for 115 yards as Washington held the ball for 36 minutes. Schrader completed 13 of 23 passes for 90 yards, and Washington advances to face Chicago next Saturday while New York hosts San Francisco.
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George Rogers
Jay Schrader
Kelvin Bryant
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Jets rally past Chiefs in wild-card win at Giants Stadium
Jets end five game skid with a 35 15 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC wild card. Pat Ryan threw three touchdown passes and Freeman McNeil ran for 135 yards and a score as New York’s defense, retooled by Bud Carson, held off a late comeback bid. Next weekend the Jets visit the Cleveland Browns in the divisional round.
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Gravely brothers build football legacy from Kimball to pro ranks
The Gravely brothers Maurice and Leon forged a family football path from Kimball Jr. High to Mount View High and Concord College, with Maurice already playing for the Virginia Storm of the Continental Football League and Leon weighing NFL and CFL interest after Concord. Maurice discusses pro aspirations and semi pro routes while Leon cites injuries and scouts from the NFL and Raiders to Falcons as potential paths ahead.
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Liberty Bowl preview sparks expected high-scoring clash
In Memphis, Minnesota and Tennessee brace for a shootout as both teams carry 6-5 records into the Liberty Bowl. Coaches Majors and Gutekunst caution about tough defense and potent offenses, with key players Rickey Foggie and Darrell Thompson facing Tennessee’s run defense.
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Hokies forfeit two basketball wins over ineligible player
Virginia Tech will forfeit two men's basketball victories after confirming center Russell Pierre was ineligible. The losses include the December 22 upset over Wake Forest, as well as a separate game against Jacksonville. Pierre had played with missing one eligibility credit and could remain at Tech with one year left.
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