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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1996

Page

29

Jags stun Bills in wild card thriller at Orchard Park

The Jacksonville Jaguars rallied to defeat the Buffalo Bills 30-27 in an AFC wild card game at Orchard Park, N.Y. Mike Hollis kicked a 45 yard field goal with 3:07 left to seal the upset. Meanwhile the Dallas Cowboys overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings 40-15 in Irving Texas to advance in the NFC playoffs.

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Allen to coach Kansas football after UNI success

Terry Allen accepted the Kansas University football head coaching job, leaving the University of Northern Iowa after 22 years. He posted a 75-26 record at UNI, led the Panthers to seven straight playoff appearances, and guided a 12-2 season before losing to Marshall. He acknowledged a rugged Big 12 challenge and praised the fit with Lawrence.

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Kansas coach Terry Allen brings new energy to KU football

Iowa bowl week turns grim as Diane Mitchell dies in a southeast Iowa car crash while son Mark Mitchell's team prepares for the game. Ed Saidat and family travel to San Antonio as Allen’s Kansas aims to compete with Big 12 rivals after Kan sas hires. The piece reflects on Allen's Iowa talent pull and the emotional toll on players and families.

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Hawkeyes Face Tech In Alamo Bowl Rematch

Iowa Hawkeyes (8-3) meet Texas Tech (7-4) at the Alamodome in San Antonio tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN. The game follows a 37-3 loss in the first Alamo Bowl three years ago with two Dallas friends Damien Robinson of Iowa and Field Scorers of Tech highlighted as notable figures.

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Sedrick Shaw draws strength from family roots in Austin

Sedrick Shaw built a 4 043 career rushing total at Iowa and back to back 1 000 yard seasons, achievements the article credits to his mother Sandrea Shaw and their family's support. Coach Darrell Crayton notes Sedrick's drive, while Interstate 35 links Austin to Iowa City as the family travels for visits.

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