Rain, snow fail to deter NFL crowds as Steelers, Bears win
In freezing weather a National Football League weekend saw 40 202 ticket holders at Atlanta not attend as the Rams beat the Falcons 30 7. The Chiefs upset the Cardinals, Oilers beat the Steelers, and multiple other games highlighted a cold Sunday. Bears beat Giants on a last second field goal amid a small home crowd. Cardinals clinched a playoff berth as Hart blamed errors for St. Louis’ loss.
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Vikings Clinch Playoff Bid With Win Over Saints
Minnesota top Saints 24 14 as Tarkenton passes for 317 yards and three touchdowns while Gilliam adds two TDs. The defense keeps New Orleans to 14 yards in the second half, securing NFC Central lead and a home playoff date.
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Hairston to start as Drake visits in injury shuffle
Coach Lute Owen says John Hairston must become a mouth on the court to guide teammates as he starts Tuesday against Drake in place of injured Cal Wulfsberg. Olson stresses guards must do the talking to direct big forwards and centers.
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Archie Griffin Named Player of the Year
Archie Griffin of Ohio State, with 1 620 rushing yards and an NCAA record, is named Player of the Year by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Griffin leads a Camp All America selection joined by Steve Joachim Temple and Joe Washington Oklahoma among others. the group will be honored Jan. 25 in New Haven.
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