Green Mora first to get axe
Dennis Green and Jim Mora were fired within 24 hours of finishing 2006 seasons, becoming the first coaching dismissals of the NFL cycle. Both in their third years, their teams the Arizona Cardinals 6-10 5-11 5-11 and Atlanta Falcons 4-13 combined, faced upheaval as Oakland’s Art Shell and Cleveland’s Romeo Crennel also faced job danger.
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Nebraska Falls To Auburn In Cotton Bowl Thriller
Nebraska's bid for a signature win by Bill Callahan ends in a 17-14 Cotton Bowl defeat to No. 10 Auburn. Auburn's Carl Stewart found the end zone twice and John Vaughn hit a 42-yard field goal to clinch the victory as Nebraska, in its first January game in five years, falls short after a strong start.
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Fiesta: Boise State seals upset with last second trick play
Boise State completes an undefeated season after a dramatic 2007 Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma. Marcus Walker's interception gave the Sooners a 35 28 edge with 1 02 left, but Jason Zabransky and Drison James set up a 50 yard TD pass to Jerard Rabb then Ian Johnson sealed the victory with a back handed run. Johnson proposed to his girlfriend Chrissy Popadics after the win.
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Knight Reflects on Coaching Milestone with My Way Singalong
Texas Tech secured a win over New Mexico to push Bob Knight toward 881 victories as memories of his volatile past and generous acts surfaced during a long postgame ceremony. Family and colleagues filled the arena while Knight reflected on his career, citing regrets and a vow to keep doing it his way.
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Chiefs coach Edwards defends playoff path and effort
Chiefs coach Edwards pushes back at comments about luck after another win. He says the team earned its spot and wants players to view their progress as hard-fought victories rather than fate. He notes his Jets playoff history and urges the Chiefs to stay focused on winning.
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