Pearson Ends Anonymity With Cowboys Big Day
Drew Pearson, after a quiet spell, erupted for receptions in the Cowboys win over Minnesota. He noted the offense has spread passes to Richards Fugett DuPree and the backs, and he simply stayed ready to get open.
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Pearson seeks consistency over big plays with Cowboys
Pearson says he avoids controversy and focuses on winning to earn individual honors. He reflects on a high level of double coverage but emphasizes progress, a stable home life in Dallas, and a desire to be remembered as a consistent receiver rather than a big play maker.
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Six area prepsters named to East Shrine Bowl team
Six southeast Kansas players were selected to join the East squad for the Shrine Bowl of Kansas in Wichita on June 12. The 33 member East roster includes Richard Elliott Fort Scott Terry Wallace Parsons David LaBarr Neodesha Fred Osborne West Elk Tim Jones Colgan Pittsburg and others. J W Emerson Manhattan will coach with assistants from Shawnee Mission South Parsons Cherryvale and Olpe.
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Landry Named UPI Coach of the Year in NFC
Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys earns United Press International Coach of the Year honors in the National Football Conference. He led a rookie infused, offensively innovate 1970 squad back to the playoffs, after a slow offseason and key personnel losses.
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Steelers and Raiders face AFC title clash in semifinal rematch
Steelers star Lynn Swann warns about Oakland's rough defense while Terry Bradshaw braces for a mixed offense. Andy Russell says Pittsburgh will curb the Raiders' left-side running with zone looks and occasional blitzes. He notes the rivalry, now four straight playoff meetings, began with Franco Harris' famous reception.
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Rams seek revenge as NFC title looms
Rams star Harold Jackson recalls four touchdown heroics against the Cowboys in 1973 and faces Dallas again after a recent 18 7 loss. LA aims to leverage playoff experience as Joe Scibelli says preparation grows with playoff implications and the need to avoid another defeat.
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