Bears Defense Delivers 24-0 NFC Title Shoutout to Halas
Chicago, honoring George Halas after his death in 1983, shut out the Los Angeles Rams 24-0 to claim the NFC title. Coach Mike Ditka praised Halas as sun and snow guided the victory while stalwart defense, led by Mike Singletary, held Rams to 130 yards.
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Bo Jackson shines with three TDs in Japan Bowl
Bo Jackson the Heisman winner ran for 171 yards on 18 carries and scored on a 57-yard run, a 69-yard pass, and a 1-yard plunge as the East beat the West 31-14 in Yokohama. Chuck Long and Bill Happel connected for a West score, but Jackson’s trio of touchdowns and 171 rushing yards set game records. Hayden Fry lamented defensive lapses as the East outgained the West 546 to 190.
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Bears Bludgeon Rams 24-0 To Reach NFC Title Game
Chicago forced three questionable officiating calls in a dominant win over Los Angeles. Jim McMahon led scoring drives including a 56 yarder and a 22 yard TD pass to Willie Gault, with Wilber Marshall returning a fumble for 52 yards. Brock’s Rams were shut out and repeatedly stifled by the Bears defense.
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Linn-Mar Seeks Conference Run After Narrow Losses
Linn-Mar coaches vow to make noise in ECIC after a 49-44 defeat by Jefferson. Prairie leads ECIC at 6-1 with Regis 5-1 and Linn-Mar 4-2 as Kennedy’s Kennedy and Linn-Mar aim for late-season momentum and crucial matchups.
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DolphinsMistakes Doom AFC Title Bid In Orange Bowl
The Miami Dolphins, famed for avoiding errors in big games, committed four fumbles two interceptions and a missed field goal in a 31 14 loss to New England in the AFC championship. Dan Marino fumbled a snap and Tony Nathan started the slide, while Lorenzo Hampton and Joe Carter also fumbled as New England pulled away.
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UNLV Grabs 68 53 Victory at Fresno State
Nevada-Las Vegas, ranked No. 12, defeated Fresno State 68-53 in Fresno. Freddie Banks led with 20 points while Armon Gilliam added 16 and Anthony Jones 14 for the Rebels, who improved to 4-0 in conference and 15-2 overall. Fresno State fell to 2-2 in conference and 9-6 overall.
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