Bud Tucker Substitutes for Vacations in Rams Coach Knox Column
Rams coach Chuck Knox writes a guest column praising Bud Tucker on vacation and reflects on the season. He notes holdouts resolved, staff changes by Lionel Taylor and Kay Stephenson, a 1-5 preseason, a comeback against Oakland with Pat Haden and Harold Jackson, and fan support at the Coliseum contributing to a 304 record over five years, ending with holiday wishes to readers.
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Tampa Bay keeps winning while Saints fade to Bottom Ten
The Tampa Bay 2 12 squad kept its steady pace as New Orleans 3 11 faltered. Falcons set an NFL season record for few points allowed in 24 games, yet still lost. Misplayed fake punt and a 55 yard return helped Atlanta, while Walter Payton aimed for a record as the Saints endured a dismal campaign with lingering miscues.
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Chargers rehired Prothro for fifth season as coach
SAN DIEGO AP Tommy Prothro, aged 57, was rehired Tuesday to direct the San Diego Chargers for a fifth season after a 7-7 record in 1977, the club's best since 1989. Owner Eugene Klein stated Prothro will coach next year and praised the team while Prothro noted uncertainty about his age.
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Prothro’s Coaching Run From Oregon to Chargers Slow Start
Prothro, former head coach at Oregon and UCLA and with the Rams, returned to coaching with the San Diego Chargers in 1974 after a player drug-use scandal. His first Chargers season finished 5-9, followed by 212 and 68 records before posting a 500 record this year amid close losses to playoff contenders Denver and Pittsburgh.
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