Sugar Bowl showdown pits Florida State and Virginia Tech
Florida State and Virginia Tech face a national title showdown in the Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome after long layoffs. Stars like Ron Dugans, Sebastian Janikowski, Corey Moore, and Michael Vick lead the high stakes game, with Bowden chasing a fifth championship and Beamer hoping to cement Virginia Tech’s rise.
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Centenary Edges SWT State On buzzer beater
Centenary guard Ronnie McCollum hit a 3 pointer at the buzzer to lift the Gents to a 59-56 road win over Southwest Texas State. Ed Dotson led Centenary with 19 points while McCollum added 14 and Jason Blair scored 14 for SWT.
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Cowboys Seek Playoff Edge After Mixed Season
Cowboys coach Chan Gailey and Safety George Teague urge veteran leaders Emmitt Smith and Troy Aikman to guide newcomers before a tougher playoff run. Dallas has lost seven straight road games, beat rivals Giants recently, and faces a historical 8-8 playoff entry with no prior 8-8 teams winning title.
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Falcons finish off 49ers to cap dismal season
Atlanta beats San Francisco 34 29 as Tim Dwight shines with seven catches for 162 yards two TDs and a 70 yard punt return. Chris Chandler passes for 306 yards and three scores while Jerry Rice posts 143 yards, and Dan Reeves-coached teams end at 5 11 and 4 12 respectively.
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Lions face Washington as Frerotte to start at QB in wild-card bid
Detroit Lions coach Wayne Fontes plans Gus Frerotte to start at quarterback against the Washington Redskins, with Cory Sauter the backup. The Lions aim to avoid a road win drought dating to 1935 while seeking a playoff upset after finishing 8-8. Frerotte completed 60.8 percent of passes this season, with 2,117 yards and nine touchdowns.
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Miller announces retirement after Broncos hit to head ends comeback
Former Broncos quarterback Jim Miller, who returned from a three year hiatus after concussions, retires after a mild hit in a Monday Night Football game. Miller, 34, left the league doors open for broadcasting or high school coaching in Eugene, Oregon.
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