Georgia Holds No.1 as Bowl Results Decide Champion
Georgia’s 17-10 Sugar Bowl win over Notre Dame ends the national title speculation. Oklahoma’s 18 17 upset over Florida State and Pitt’s 37-9 thumping of South Carolina tighten final AP poll outcomes. Alabama and Michigan won bowls, while Barry Switzer’s Sooners and Vince Dooley’s Bulldogs awaited the final ranking.
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Houston Tabs Biles To Replace Phillips
Ed Biles, Houston Oilers defensive coordinator for six years, named head coach replacing Bum Phillips. He vows to open the sagging offense and avoid a simple Earl Campbell style approach. Phillips was fired after a playoff run dispute over hiring an offensive coordinator. Biles plans to hire an OC but will not rush decisions.
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Ex-Champ Vikes Face Eagles Today in Playoff Bid
Minnesota Vikings under Bud Grant, 9-7 and division champions, meet the favored Philadelphia Eagles in a 12:30 p.m. EST playoff game. Tommy Kramer threw for 3 582 yards with 19 TDs, while Ahmad Rashad, Ted Brown, Sammy White, Joe Senser and Rickey Young pace the offense. Vikings defense ranked 12th in the conference, allowing 5 856 yards. five lineup changes accompany the showdown as Philadelphia sought an early season 42 7 win this year. The winner advances to face Dallas or Atlanta for a Super Bowl berth.
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Cowboys Travel To Falcons In NFC Semifinal Showdown
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Danny White leads the team to Atlanta Fulton County Stadium for an NFC semifinal against the Western Division champion Falcons. White has experience against Atlanta including a 1978 playoff meeting where he relieved an injured Staubach to win and reach the NFC Championship. The upcoming game follows Staubach's retirement and speculation about Dallas' playoff prospects.
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Cowboys Falcons NFC playoff preview and Week 1 picks
Cowboys offense shines in the wildcard win and faces a tough Falcons defense led by Bartkowski as Dallas seeks a win to balance the NFC clash with the Eagles and Vikings. Bills Chargers and Raiders Browns picks round out a weekend forecast with an upset bid highlighted in Cleveland.
Morehead Coach Faces Scrutiny After Referee Blow
Morehead State women’s coach Mickey Wells may resign after striking referee Joe Pike in a game at Kentucky. Athletic Director Sonny Moran offered no comment as Wells and the Lady Eagles prepared for a Saturday game. Wells apologized, saying his action was unprofessional and hurt his players.
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Chargers Won't Be Conservative in playoff clash with Bills
San Dieg o quarterback Dan Fouts vows the Chargers will not play conservatively in the AFC playoff showdown with Buffalo. He notes past second-half collapses, cites a 24-12 fourth-quarter lead erased by the Bills, a 24-14 halftime edge vs Dallas slipping away, and a 40-17 loss at Washington as motivation. Fouts set season passing yards record at 4715 and aims for a Super Bowl title.
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