Steelers and Colts Mirror Image Playoff Push
The Steelers defend their AFC crown as the Colts rise from a 2-12 low to a 10-4 division title charge. Brett Jones notes the parity with Bradshaw and Mitchell starring for Pittsburgh and Baltimore, while Stabler and Anderson duel in a tense AFC race. Cincinnati hosts Oakland in another key playoff bid.
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Holiday Festival opener pits St John’s Temple in MSG clash
New York powered Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden opens with St. John’s ranked 17th facing Temple while South Carolina under Frank McGuire meets Villanova. Indiana, top-ranked, draws Columbia as St. Bonaventure meets Manhattan in a doubleheader. Carnesecca’s Redmen seek finals vs Indiana.
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Bengals Laughing At Playoff Upset Possibility
AP story previews the NFL opening round with Cincinnati ready to upset Oakland. Minnesota and Pittsburgh host home games and Los Angeles faces St Louis as four favorites aim to advance. Ken Anderson and the Bengals look to exploit Oakland’s pass rush in a potential upset.
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Three-Man Line Redefines Pro Football Defense
The NFL moves to a 3-4 alignment as a standard defense, inspired by Bud Wilkinson’s Oklahoma scheme. Teams like Miami, Houston, and New England deploy a nose guard with two outside linemen, plus four linebackers and a four-man secondary, boosting blitzing and pass coverage. Coaches note improved pursuit and adapt to injuries, with praise for its versatility against sweeps and big plays.
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Bruins edge in Rose Bowl hints at edge over Ohio State
UCLA coach Dick Vermeil notes a psychological edge after a 41-20 loss to Ohio State. He recalls NFL double-match mindset and says the Bruins can execute their game plan. Woody Hayes concedes UCLA may be hungrier but Ohio State has Rose Bowl experience. Both teams resume practice after Christmas.
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Sun Devils Meet Nebraska In Fiesta Bowl Showdown
Arizona State and Nebraska clash in the Fiesta Bowl with ASU aiming to extend its 11 game win streak and averaging 33 points per game while Nebraska, led by strong front four and tackle Mike Fultz, seeks to slow the Sun Devils' offense in a nationally televised matchup.
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Akins Foot In Road for Texas In Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl
Texas quarterback Marty Akins health and speed dominate the buildup as the Longhorns, 9-2, prepare for the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl against Colorado. Coach Darrell Royal may rotate signals with Tex Constanzo, while Colorado's high powered offense led by quarterback David Williams tests Texas. Teammates and opponents express readiness for a key clash in Houston.
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Unclear sports schedule fragment with mixed teams
Fragmentary text lists games including Baltimore at Pittsburgh and Dallas at Minnesota with two different times, plus Cincinnati at Oakland and a miscellaneous garbled city list. No clear outcome or context available.
Pelican Bowl Sets Stage For March Folded Showdowns
The Pelican Bowl in New Orleans pits South Carolina State against Southern University at the Superdome set for 8 30 p m EST. SC State 8 1 and Southern co champion of their conference boast strong defenses as coach Willie Jeffries predicts a tight contest with limited errors likely determining the winner.
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Solunear Tables Call Weekend Schedule
Solunear Tables announces a weekend schedule with Friday Saturday and Sunday times listed as 6 20 13 90 10. The entries appear fragmented and may reflect a misread timetable for events or market hours.
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