Willingham celebrates win at MSU as ND coach earns praise
Notre Dame coach Tyrone Willingham smiles rarely but delivers a key comeback win over Michigan State that keeps him undefeated. The MSU connection runs deep as Willingham, a 1977 MSU graduate and former walk-on, recalls his path from player to head coach amid a landmark moment for Black coaches in Division I football.
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Butler County 19 Garden City 7 Grizzlies halt late comeback
Butler County’s defense stifled Garden City at Galen Blackmore Stadium El Dorado turning away a six yard late drive. The No 13 Grizzlies forced a turnover and a key sack after a botched punt and illegal formation. Coach Morrell praised the defense as the deciding factor in a 19 7 win.
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Greeley County Jackrabbits blank Dighton 22 to 0
Greeley County dominated on the road to defeat Dighton 22 to 0 in a second game in three days. Coach Greg Brown praised his team for overcoming size disadvantage as they used the passing game to control Lee Area. Tribune coach Leonard Rodenbur called the Jackrabbits very good.
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Longhorns win in Dighton Invitational
Holcomb volleyball clinched the Dighton Invitational title despite losing setter Jennica Kilwein to an ankle injury. Hilary Cox stepped in as setter, delivering key plays including the winning point against Greeley County after a tough 10-15 15-13 15-10 comeback vs Weskan. Coach Bruce Bryan praised the team's resilience and noted the victory marked their first tournament win together.
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Vinatieri Lifts Patriots In OT Victory Over Chiefs
Adam Vinatieri kicked a 35 yard field goal 4:40 into overtime as New England beat Kansas City 41-38 in Foxboro. Tom Brady threw four TDs and Priest Holmes produced 180 rushing yards for the Chiefs in a high scoring game.
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Broncos silence high flying Bills in tough win
Denver survives a defensive battle as the Broncos shut down Buffalo’s league leading offense. Key plays include a fumble return by Den McGlockton and a late score drive, while Buffalo’s Henry and Reed connect on a pair of scores before Denver seals the 28-23 victory.
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