Go Figure Big Ten Upsets Highlight Weekend Action
Recap of college basketball results across the Big Ten and beyond with upsets and standout performances. Michigan State Indiana, Oklahoma Kansas State, Maryland Duke, UConn Syracuse, Boston College Georgetown, Hawaii New Mexico, and Iowa Northwestern, plus debates on league strength and fan intensity.
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Broncos reach second straight Super Bowl in win over Browns
The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 38-33 to advance to the Super Bowl in San Diego on January 31. John Elway connected on a 26 yard TD pass to Sammy Winder with 4:01 left after a late Browns surge, while Earnest Byner’s fumble at the Denver 2 with 1:06 to go ruined Cleveland’s hopes. Kosar threw for 356 yards and three TDs as Denver sealed the victory with Elway’s late scoring drive.
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Defense lifts Skins into 4th Super Bowl
Washington Redskins reach a fourth Super Bowl after beating the Minnesota Vikings 17-10 in the NFC title game at RFK Stadium. Eight Redskins sacks and two goal line stands sealed the win. Doug Williams connected on a 7-yard TD pass to Gary Clark with 5:15 left. Dexter Manley had two of the sacks.
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Darryl Grant
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Denver Broncos favored by three in Super Bowl
The Denver Broncos opened as three point favorites over the Washington Redskins after both teams won their conference championships. The Super Bowl will be played January 31 in San Diego. Denver defeated Cleveland 38-33 in the AFC title game to reach a second straight Super Bowl, while Washington beat Minnesota 17-10 to advance to the title game.
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Harp and Dreckman named Iowa NAIA players of the week
Mount Mercy's Ron Harp and Briar Cliff's Cheryl Dreckman earned the Iowa NAIA basketball players of the week honors after guiding each team to three wins. Harp, returning from a broken finger, poured in 68 points with 10 of 16 from three, 17 rebounds, 16 steals and 11 assists. Dreckman scored 86 points on 64 percent shooting, adding 26 rebounds, 20 assists and 12 steals.
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Davis Eyes Big Ten Title After 92 68 Win Over Northwestern
Iowa coach Tom Davis urged focus at the season midpoint as the Hawkeyes rolled past Northwestern 92 68. Center Kent Hill scored 17, and Iowa used a strong second half run and pressure defense to pull away. Davis said the team still aims to win the Big Ten and reach the NCAA tournament, despite two losses. He noted road struggles and emphasized growth with junior Les Jepsen becoming more prominent.
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