Maryland Maryland Florida Gator Bowl Preview
Maryland brings size speed and balanced running attack led by Jamie Franklin and Dan DeCarlo while Florida relies on a deep backfield led by DuBose and a strong kicking game. Maryland’s 6 2 defense and mobile QBs challenge Florida’s wishbone offense in a high stakes bowl contest.
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Holiday Classic Opens With Elite Four In Las Vegas
The 15th annual Las Vegas Holiday Classic begins tonight at the Las Vegas Convention Center featuring UNLV Houston Michigan and LaSalle. No. 8 UNLV and Houston are undefeated in a tournament expected to sell out with TV coverage on KVVU Channel 5.
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Cowboys rally ends with Pearson miracle TD catch
Dallas stunned Minnesota 17 14 on a 50 yard last minute catch by Drew Pearson in Bloomington. The Cowboys advance to face the Rams in the NFC title game as Minnesota misses a third straight Super Bowl. Coach Landry called it a miracle ending and credited Staubach's play.
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Raiders Hold Off Bengals In AFC Playoff Thriller
Oakland survives a late Bengals surge to win 31 28 as Cincinnati squanders a final chance after Pete Banaszak fumbled at the Raiders 37 with 4 17 left. Ken Anderson threw two late TDs but Ted Hendricks terrorized him with a fourth sack.
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Greek Favors Rams and Steelers in Championship Picks
The Greek Snyder selects the Rams by six over Dallas and the Steelers by six over Oakland, forecasting a Rams versus Steelers Super Bowl on January 18. He is a SUN columnist and odds maker.
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