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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2004
Page
20
Five time Pro Bowl cornerback Troy Vincent expresses optimism about playing Sunday against Green Bay after hip injury. He is progressing and hopes to be ready, with Lite Sheppard and Sheldon Brown as backups if unavailable.
Brandon Stokley, former Raven, shows as Peyton Manning’s trusted option in a 41-10 win over Denver. He totaled 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns, challenging defenses focused on Marvin Harrison Reggie Wayne Marcus Pollard and Edgerrin James as Kansas City prepares for a playoff rematch at Arrowhead.
Nielsen data show Monday Night Football up 1 percent while ESPN Sunday night ratings rise 4 percent. CBS unchanged, Fox down 2 percent, leaving overall league ratings at 9.5 with a 19 share across four networks. ABC averaged 11.5 rating and 19 share, ESPN 7.7 and 12, CBS 9.6 and 21, Fox 10.3 and 23.
Associated Press lists matchups for the postseason with times and networks. Carolina at St. Louis 3 30 p m Fox Tennessee at New England 7 15 p m CBS Sunday Indianapolis at Kansas City noon CBS Green Bay at Philadelphia 3 45 p m Fox Jan 18 AFC Championship 2 p m CBS NFC Championship 5 45 p m Feb 1 Super Bowl XXXVIII at Houston 5 25 p m CBS.
Green Bay coach Mike Sherman gambled with bold fourth down calls and an all out blitz that produced an overtime interception by Al Harris and a 52 yard winning TD pass. Players praised the trust and energy sparked by the aggressive plan as the Packers advanced in the playoffs.
The Eagles aim to slow Ahman Green after he gashed Philadelphia for 192 rushing yards in a prior meeting. Coach and players stress tackling and team effort as they prepare for the NFC divisional playoff at Lincoln Financial Field with Brett Favre facing road-playoff woes and Brian Dawkins noting missed tackles as a key issue.
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer declined the Nebraska head coaching interview. Cowboys coach Bill Parcells announced Zimmer will stay in Dallas and receive a large raise beyond his $500,000 salary for the next two seasons. Parcells praised his work and forecast a bright future for Zimmer.
Tom Coughlin signed a four year contract to coach the New York Giants for about 12 million dollars. He promised a smash mouth, turnover free style to reclaim the Giants’ tradition of controlling the line of scrimmage. He succeeds Jim Fassel, fired after a 4-12 season with eight straight losses to end the year.
In Fort Wayne the focus on offensive firepower centers on the upcoming AFC Divisional playoff at Arrowhead. The Chiefs averaged 30.3 points per game and the Colts 27.9, with star playmakers listed to fuel the high scoring clash. Fans anticipate a high tempo battle three days away.
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