Quarterbacks sit out as star players miss action in NFL opener
New York dispatch notes a wave of injuries and retirements thin the quarterback lineup ahead of the September 19 NFL opener. Names like Namath, Unitas, Starr, Nelson, Cook, and Kapp show the impact of injuries, contracts, and risks on the star signal-callers.
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Fernandez Aims to Return to Pro Football With Dolphins
Manny Fernandez, standout at San Lorenzo High and Chabot College, recovers from a shoulder injury with the goal of resuming a pro career. The 248-pound defensive end plans to sack more quarterbacks when he returns to action for the Miami Dolphins.
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McAlister's UCLA status unsettles season hopes
UCLA faces a NCAA appeal this week to decide whether star halfback James McAlister can play this season. Coach Rodgers insists the offense relies on him and is hopeful he will be eligible after an NCAA ruled misdating on his entrance test caused earlier ineligibility.
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Manny Fernandez targets qb sacks after injury spell
Miami Dolphin defensive lineman Manny Fernandez, sidelined by late spring shoulder surgery, trains in mobile drills as Don Shula keeps him eased back. The 25 year old, a former San Lorenzo High standout now aims to heighten pressure on opposing quarterbacks while teammates like Jim Riley and Frank Cornish push in camp. Fernandez notes the league demands fast starts and says he plans to reach more sacks this season.
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