Kapp Scrambles Vikings Into NFL Finals in Minneapolis St Paul
Joe Kapp sparked a late rally as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Rams 23 20 to claim the Western Conference title at home. Kapp’s 2 yard scramble tied the game, Carl Eller forced a safety, and Alan Page sealed it with an interception return to set up the Vikings Super Bowl bid against the Dallas Cleveland winner.
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Carl Eller
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Metropolitan Stadium
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Washington
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Cleveland
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Four Interceptions Highlight Blue Gray Tie 6-6 in Montgomery
The North and South fought to a 6-6 stalemate in the Blue Gray game as Memphis State’s David Berrang intercepted four passes setting a game record and earning MVP honors. Blue’s Mike Cilek connected for the lone touchdown to Charles Longnecker, while Jerry Don Sanders added both South field goals.
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Iowa
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Grays
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Texas Tech
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Stephen F. Austin College
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Troy
Alabama
Lonny Myles
Louisiana State
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Oklahoma State
Gator Defense Halts Vols In Gator Bowl Thriller
Florida edged Tennessee 14 13 in the 25th Gator Bowl before a 72 248 crowd as Florida’s defense led by Ray Graves stopped a late Vols drive. John Reaves threw a nine yard TD to Carlos Alvarez, Ts offense stalled in key moments, and Florida claimed the win.
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Carlos Alvarez
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Graves
Ellensen
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Steve Tannengee
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