NEL Opens With Pittsburgh Hope And Blanda Gone
The opening day features the Steelers facing the Raiders with George Blanda absent from the bench as rookie Fred Stemfort starts for Oakland. Seahawks and Buccaneers debut in NFL standings, while teams like the Rams, Eagles, and Giants begin the season with new coaches and players.
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Kansas State Accepts Gift in season opener win
Kansas State defeated Brigham Young 12 to 3 in Manhattan as the Wildcats capitalized on a second quarter gift touchdown after a botched punt snap. Bill Sinovic kicked two long field goals and K State withstood BYU's passing attack to start the season 1-0. Orleans' secondary will help him along.
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Dowdy Credits Team Unity For Early Win Support
Dowdy cites family like closeness and regular team meetings as key to the early win. He says student support rose after the victory, boosting the team's spirits as they prepare to face Greensboro Grimsley before starting District 7 play.
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