Area basketball ratings shakeout and upcoming week slate
The Daily Telegraph outlines early 1980 81 Area basketball ratings with Bramwell leading Division B and Northfork top in overall standings ahead of defending champ Princeton. It previews a busy week as two game nights test Ramblers Mullens and Beaver while rivalries like Richlands-Tazewell and Pocahontas-Bramwell loom, plus road trips for Princeton and Pueblo rivals.
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Redskins fire Jack Pardee as head coach
Washington owner Jack Kent Cooke fired head coach Jack Pardee amid an ongoing clash with general manager Bobby Beathard. Pardee, 44, was relieved of his duties immediately and had two years left on a five year contract after a troubled season.
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All Area basketball honorees announced for week one
The first weekly All Area roster names eight players led by Jimmy Miller and Jesse Fields with DeWitt, Crenshaw, White, Thomas, Kennedy and Bailey also honored. Princeton dominates with Miller and DeWitt joined by others from Northfork Mullens Pocahontas and Big Creek. The piece notes this is an unofficial, advisory selection based on early season play and future weeks will focus on that single week’s performances.
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Williams Faces Emotional Problems After Dolphins Season
Halfback Delvin Williams, once a club rushing leader, missed Miami's final practice due to emotional problems linked to football. He finished 1980 with 671 rushing yards after injuries and a reduced role, prompting discussion with team doctors and a psychiatrist. Williams, 29, had previously set team records after arriving from San Francisco in 1978.
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Murray Olderman Just Ask About Pastorini and Raiders
A reader asks about the Oakland Raiders quarterback situation with Dan Pastorini ready to play yet Jim Plunkett likely to keep the job. Al Davis favors rookie Marc Wilson as the Raiders’ ultimate QB and Pastorini is expected to be traded next season.
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Host Teams Ailing For Conference Games
San Diego and Philadelphia enter Sunday’s NFL playoffs with notable injuries that could alter their passing games. Kellen Winslow led the Chargers in receptions before Gregg McCrary’s back injury sapped their offense, while Oakland and Dallas advanced with late wins. Eagles receivers also weather injury troubles, forcing lineup shuffles and extra players into offensive roles as they chase conference title bids.
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Rutigliano eyes 1981 plans after 1980 review
Browns coach Sam Rutigliano says he will carefully assess the 1980 season before naming 1981 adjustments. He cites a better than expected year, notes past drafting mistakes, and highlights need for a steadier kicking game and improved pass rush while praising rookies Elvis Franks and Marshall Harris. Willie Mays seeks Kuhn review of his ban, arguing his hotel work is non gambling. He says he does not plan to appeal personally.
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