Vikings win NFL title in 8 degree Bloomington blast
In 1970 the Minnesota Vikings became the first expansion team to win the NFL title, defeating the Cleveland Browns 27 to 7 in 8 degree temperatures in Bloomington Minnesota. Kansas City Chiefs secure AFL title with four interceptions throttling the Oakland Raiders 17 to 7. In 1976 the Dallas Cowboys become the first wild card to reach the Super Bowl with a 37 to 7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC title game. In 1986 Eric Bilkerson racks up 248 rushing yards and two touchdowns as the Rams blank the Cowboys 20 to 0. In 2002 Michael Jordan scores his 30,000th point in a Wizards win over the Bulls 89 to 83.
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Yepremian on Everest remark about 16-0 Patriots
Garo Yepremian, Miami Dolphins kicker from the 1972 team that went 17-0, notes that while New England could be second to climb Everest, history rarely remembers the runner up as he comments on the Patriots finishing the regular season 16-0.
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Underdog Rutgers in Playoff Mix Amid Wild Card Flair
A chaotic recap notes Rutgers as surprising underdog in playoff chatter amid wild card matchups. It highlights Tennessee and Ball State in bowls, with Bowling Green and Tulsa on college football radar, and mentions Ohio State as a top home team.
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Mountaineer Billy Stewart lands WVU job after Fiesta Bowl win
West Virginia agreed to a five year deal worth 800000 dollars per season plus incentives to Billy Stewart after a 48 28 Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma. Stewart will lead the Mountaineers with an 4 million dollar base pay matching the Rodriguez buyout, signing without a formal agreement.
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Lions promote Collette to offensive coordinator
Detroit Lions name Jim Collette as offensive coordinator replacing Mike Martz after promoting him from offensive line coach. Coach Rod Marinelli also advances Kippy Brown to assistant head coach and passing game coordinator and Shawn Jefferson to wide receivers coach while Fred Reed departs after two seasons as defensive assistant.
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Davenport reaches final at Auckland ASB Classic
Lindsay Davenport advanced to the Auckland final after defeating Austrian teenager Tamira Paszek 6-4 6-3. She will face Aravane Rezai of France, who beat New Zealand wild card Marina Erakovic 6-3 7-5 in the other semifinal.
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Williams retrial delayed in fatal shooting case
SOMERVILLE New Jersey Court officials pushed back the retrial of former Nets star Jayson Williams on a reckless manslaughter charge. A state judiciary spokeswoman said the retrial would not start before May, with July jury selection now postponed.
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Bowl gifts for USC Illinois at Rose Bowl raise eyebrows
U r r a n g e County Register notes bowl participants receive expensive gifts well beyond standard awards. USC and Illinois teams reportedly picked up Sony systems, Fossil watches, Under Armour packs, and New Era caps for Rose Bowl trips plus other bowls distributing Wiis, Xboxes, iPods, and ESPN subscriptions. The piece highlights the high value of these goody bags, with costs potentially reaching six figures per game and nearing one million for BCS contests.
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