Gibbs Named NFL Coach of Year for Redskins
Washington coach Joe Gibbs won the AP Coach of the Year after guiding the Redskins to their best finish in 42 years. He edged Tom Flores of the Raiders and Tom Landry, with votes tallying 49 to 14 and 6 respectively, and noted the award as a dream come true.
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Levy and Malavasi lose NFL coaching jobs
Kansas City Chiefs fire Marv Levy after missing the playoffs with a 3-6 finish post strike. Los Angeles Rams dismiss Ray Malavasi three years after guiding them to a Super Bowl, citing recent poor results and fan interest. Rams went 2-7 this season after a 6-10 1981.
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Dorsett's 99 yard run capped Cowboys miscue
Dallas used 10 men for Tony Dorsett's 99 yard touchdown against Minnesota in a Monday night game. The play arose from a misheard call due to crowd noise, with Springs briefly entering the backfield and Dorsett breaking free with key blocks from Rafferty and Scott and a downfield block by Drew Pearson. Previously, 97 yards was the NFL record.
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Pass-happy Chargers pace NFL all-pro team
The 1982 AP All-Pro selections include seven Chargers led by QB Dan Fouts, WR Wes Chandler, and TE Kellen Winslow with Doug Wilkerson as a starter. Dallas and Atlanta trail with six and five selections respectively, while 27 AFC and 25 NFC players were named.
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Denver aide dies after six month cancer fight
Richie McCabe defensive secondary coach for the Denver Broncos since 1977 died Tuesday after a six month battle with abdominal cancer. He was 48 and died at St Luke's Hospital. McCabe previously coached in Buffalo Oakland and Cleveland and was a 1955 22nd round draft choice of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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USFL draft picks Marino and stars spark bidding talk
The USFL announced Marino as a selection in its territorial draft alongside Elway and other top college talents. Marino weighed NFL options, saying the USFL will persist while he awaits next April’s NFL draft, and noting no negatives to the new league. The territorial list also included Elway to Oakland Invaders, Warner and Bryant to Stars, Carter to Michigan Panthers, and Rimington to the Boston Breakers, highlighting rapid player availability and local followings. Simmons emphasized direct player placement and immediate play, predicting unexpected signings after the draft.
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