Croyle injury concerns for Chiefs as NFL finale nears
Kansas City quarterback Brodie Croyle is listed questionable with a bruised right hand ahead of the season finale against the Jets at Giants Stadium. Coach Herm Edwards said Croyle showed improvement but was limited in practice, raising doubt about his availability. If inactive, Damon Huard could start as the Chiefs (4-11) aim to stop an eight game skid.
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Eddie Sutton Returns to San Francisco Coach Tenure
Eddie Sutton comes out of retirement to coach the University of San Francisco Dons after Jessie Evans takes a leave of absence. The 71 year old aims for 800 career wins and will lead the 4-8 Dons on an interim basis, seeking a positive end to his career.
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Purdue tops Central Michigan in Motor City Bowl 51 48
Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter threw a school record 546 yards and three touchdowns and connected for the late field goal that beat Central Michigan 51 48. Teammate Dan LeFevour totaled 292 yards through the air with four TDs and 114 rushing yards as the Chippewas pushed the game to the final seconds before 60,624 fans in Detroit.
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Broncos struggle as Shanahan calls season worst since 99
Shanahan says this is the hardest season of his tenure while Denver, at 6-9, ends a losing year not seen since 1999 after Elway and Davis era. He cites the team being better yet failing to show it, with Sunday's finale vs Minnesota serving as pride only. The Vikings stand 8-7 entering the game.
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Holiday Bowl match pits Brown against Erickson in showdown
San Diego hosts the Holiday Bowl where Mack Brown and Dennis Erickson meet for the first time. Erickson guides No. 12 Arizona State to a 10-2 season, while Brown leads No. 17 Texas. The coaches share a 346 victory tally and a long friendship, trading playful banter at a pregame press conference.
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