Concentration theory aims to relax muscles for peak sport performance
psychologist Bob Nideffer of the University of Rochester promotes progressive relaxation and mental rehearsal to boost athletic output. He cites successes with divers, bowlers, a shot-putter, and a field goal kicker while noting risks of overconcentration turning into tension. He advises thinking of the last good practice and keeping a calm, clear mind like a still lake.
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Bob Nideffer
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United States
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Isli
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Oyeshiba
China
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Owls win over Arkansas caps five game drought
Rice University linebacker Richard Hollas starred with 29 yard interception return for a touchdown and 11 tackles to lift Rice to a 17 to 7 victory over Arkansas. Coach Al Conover praised Hollas as the emotional high point after five weeks of internal friction.
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Michael A. Lutz
Associated Press
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Owl
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Arkansas
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Rice
Billy Neal
al Conover
Associated Press Southwest Conference
Conover
Callie Culpep
Per
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Texas A&m
TCU
Baylor
Landrum pins coffin corner as Rice punter shines
Rice punter Mike Landrum revived the coffin corner last week, pinning Arkansas inside the 11-yard line five times and boosting Rice to a 17-7 victory. Landrum averaged 9 punts for 13 yards, earning AP Offensive Player of the Week as a punter, while Arkansas managed just 138 yards offense. Landrum, a Tyler native, emphasized team unity and a pregame tree meeting with Rice teammates.
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Associated Press
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Rice
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Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas
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Hogs
Tyler
Arenans
Cowboys Fans Support and Enthusiasm Questioned
Dallas fans show about 60,000 per game and some attend as a social event. Coach Tom Landry notes crowds grow excited when winning, citing past roars during Super Bowls. Officials say attendance must be earned, with Eagles loss cited and 11,812 tickets left on sale.
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Associated Press
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Cowboys
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Eagles
Tex Schramm
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Jackson named AL MVP by writers association
Reggie Jackson of the Oakland A's was unanimously chosen as the 1973 American League Most Valuable Player by the Writers Association of America. Other brief notes include Larry Gwa joining the Texas Rangers from the Chicago Cubs, Jimmy Connors reaching the Nottingham quarterfinals, Gibby Gilbert leading the World Open after three rounds, Butch Gearhart winning the St. Louis Open, and the death of Sumner W. Joyce, 63, Keene State College athletic director.
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Larry Gwa
Texas Rangers
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Cubs
Nottingham
England
Jimmy Connors
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Gibby Gilbert
ST. Louis
Butch Gearhart
Houston
Skee Foremaky
Keene
N.H
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Keene State College
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