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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1984
Page
10
The text explains scoring: 6 points for a touchdown with possible extra point, 3 points for a field goal, and 2 points for a safety. It defines downs as four chances to gain 10 yards, time structure as four 15 minute quarters totaling one hour, with the first two quarters making the first half and the last two the second half.
The Washington Redskins, 1983 champions, showcase their headquarters outside Washington D C. The facility includes classrooms offices training and locker rooms plus two practice fields one Astroturf and one grass. The team uses computers to plan plays and keep records. QF assistants help head coaches during games via telephone headsets.
Head Coach Joe Gibbs says his job is to teach people and get the game across so they will play at their absolute best. Mini Page photos by Martha Youngblood show coaches on the field. The note mentions NFL headset rules that silence the other team until fixes are made.
Quarterback Joe Theismann speaks to the Mini Page about starting football at age 12, staying fit through racquetball and lifting, and balancing schooling with sports. He discourages coaches who push winning above all else and urges kids to enjoy both school and athletics.
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