Seifert fired after 3 seasons with Panthers
George Seifert was dismissed after three seasons in Charlotte as the Panthers posted an NFL record 15 straight losses. Owner Jerry Richardson cited energy loss, 31st ranking in offense and defense, and a disengaged, secretive coach. Players described Seifert as aloof as discussions of his fate began last Friday.
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Steelers ride 13-3 run through season stormy and snowy
The Steelers opened with a rainy Jacksonville defeat and closed with a snowbound win over Cleveland as coach Bill Cowher guided a resilient 13-3 season. After a three week layoff caused by September events, Pittsburgh surged winning 13 of 15 and secured home field for the AFC playoffs.
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Jayhawks climb to No 1 as upset weekend shakes top ranks
Kansas rises to No 1 in the AP poll after a weekend of upsets. Duke drops from the top after a 22 game win streak ends with a Florida State loss. Maryland Oklahoma State and others shuffle in the Top Ten as Mississippi State and Pittsburgh debut in the Top 25.
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Wizard of Oz tops Hall of Fame list for 2000s
Ozzie Smith leads the Hall of Fame ballot with 15 All-Star seasons and a famed backflip. Gary Carter, Jim Rice, Bruce Sutter and Rich Gossage are holdovers from last year as candidates for induction next summer. New York AP report notes 75 percent ballots needed for election.
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Big East outlook for 2002 emerges from bowl trends
The recap notes Syracuse's recent bowl success with nine wins in 11 appearances and coach Paul Pasqualoni guiding a 6-2 mark. It highlights Virginia Tech’s ninth straight bowl, BC's third straight, and the Hurricanes’ five game bowl streak as post season play expands. The piece questions how the 2002 Big East will shape up.
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