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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1977
Page
15
Rams struggle in Kansas City exposing kicking holes and a shifting quarterback picture. Namath and Haden split time, McCutcheon proves health with 47 yards on 7 carries as Coach Malavasi vows adjustments and a Chargers tuneup awaits at the Coliseum.
Philadelphia roared back in a preseason game as rookie Wilbert Montgomery returned a 90 yard kickoff for a score and Ron Jaworski connected on two touchdown passes. Denver led 10-0 before Montgomery shifted momentum with the kickoff return. Jaworski found Harold Carmichael for 18 yards and later connected with Charlie Smith for a 21-10 halftime edge.
Oregon coach Rich Brooks occupies attention with a new image and promise of a dawning era. After 11 wins in 32 games, he targets better recruiting, discipline, and a stronger offense while stressing fundamentals and leadership to lift Oregon, with fresh talent like Daly and Goldsmith.
In sweltering 110 degree heat the New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 in overtime. Steve Grogan threw for 71 yards with four interceptions, but Chuck Fairbanks praised the return of a late Russell Francis touchdown and John Smith field goal sealing the win.
Nordee led the California Mustangs as they used a 20 point third quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Norsemen 32-6 in a California Football League game at Rancho High. The victory moved the Mustangs to 6-1 atop the league standings. Mark Roth of New York moved into first place with a 283 pin average after round three of the $60,000 New England Open PBA tournament.
Nordee did not play first half but threw 10 and 20 yard scoring passes to Mike Hopkins and Victor Hayes to put the Mustangs up 17-0. Rick Taylor added a 4 yard TD run in the third. Enzel Adams closed the scoring with a 64 yard run after a recovered fumble in the fourth.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Gary Huff will miss four to six weeks with a left shoulder injury sustained in the final minutes of a 30 to 21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Orlando’s Tangerine Bowl. Backup Parnell Dickinson struggled, while coach John McKay noted a 50 50 chance of adding a new quarterback. Huff had 237 passing yards and three touchdowns before exit. Bucs already lost Mike Boryla earlier in the season.
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