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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1977
Page
17
With one game left, the Vikings can clinch a playoff spot by beating the Lions on Monday night. A loss would secure a first Bears postseason berth since 1963. The article notes fan confusion over the playoff format and hints at a format change next year.
The Colts host the Patriots while Miami welcomes Buffalo as contenders jockey for playoff spots. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh chase the 8-5 mark in the AFC Central with likely outcomes hinging on Sunday results. Denver has clinched the AFC West while Oakland guards the wild card. Dallas clinches the NFC East with Washington in wild card contention. Minnesota leads the NFC Central but bears close competition from Chicago and Los Angeles. Dates point to Dec 24 26 and January 1 for key games culminating in Super Bowl XII in New Orleans.
The note outlines remaining games for Denver Oakland and Los Angeles with division and wild card statuses. It presents a tiebreaking formula: head to head, division, conference records, and point differentials, ending with a coin flip if needed.
The Raiders lead AFC selections with eight players including Ray Guy the only unanimous pick. starters Dave Casper Art Shell Gene Upshaw and Kenny Stabler plus reserves Cliff Branch Mark Van Eeghen Dave Dalby highlight Oakland in the Pro Bowl.
Kennedy overwhelms Regis 73 to 70 at Regis, led 41 30 at half, pins five players in double figures. Cathy Fagan tops Regis with 25, Gail Kramer pours 24 for Kennedy, while Cindy Lamb adds 23 as Kennedy secures its 31st win in 35 games.
Boston Celtics coach Tom Heinsohn faced possible dismissal after slumping during the season. Owner Irv Levin reportedly asked Red Auerbach to replace him, but Auerbach refused and will still join the team on an eight game road trip starting Sunday in Los Angeles.
Notre Dame defensive end Ross Browner and Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese will be honored at the Maxwell Club banquet in Philadelphia on January 25 as the top college and professional players of 1977. Browner expressed surprise a defensive player won, while Griese reflected on his team goals and the season’s progress.
Linn-Mar beats Marion 61 49 after a tense game in which Linn-Mar led 39 36 after three quarters. Geske led Linn-Mar with 24 points, supported by Tiernan 20 and Nietert 17, while Barker paced Marion with 18. Free throws and turnovers shaped the outcome.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy boys swim 97 75 over Cedar Falls as Rick and Greg Gilbertson each win two events. Greg takes individual medley and 100 free. Rick wins 200 and 500 free. Kennedy also wins junior varsity 94 50.
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