Colts kicker Jim O'Brien wins in dramatic Orange Bowl finish
Jim O'Brien, the long-haired Colts rookie, drilled a 32 yard field goal with nine seconds left to beat Dallas 16 14 and claim the Orange Bowl. He missed a PAT earlier but stayed calm. His mother, an astrologer, predicted a close win and he dreamed of a deciding field goal.
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Gauchos Fall To Cal State Long Beach In Close Road Contest
Ralph Barkey and UC Santa Barbara suffered a 77 68 defeat at Long Beach as 49ers coach Jerry Tarkesian deployed zone defenses that stifled UCSB. Barkey praised his team’s resilience, noting upcoming rematch on Feb 21 and predicting continued effort despite the setback.
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Cowboys lament late miscue in Super Bowl loss
Dallas coach Tom Landry and players voiced heartbreak over a late pass interception and a fumble that sealed Baltimore’s 16 13 victory. Reeves and Morton blamed team miscues as Colts capitalized on tipped passes and calls. Officials and players defended calls amid a tense final sequence.
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Colts Capture Blunder Bowl
A wild NFL clash saw Dallas commit a pivotal blunder as a defender touched a Colts pass, prompting debate over who touched the ball. Joe Namath? No, not there. The game swung on an untidy sequence with interceptions and a late Colts field goal to force a tie. Howley earned defensive honors with two interceptions and key tackles as Dallas briefly led 13-6 before comeback threats faded.
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