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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1996
Page
8
Laura Vecsey surveys the NFL playoff scene as four teams remain including the Colts. Sparring over Deion Sanders hype, Jerry Jones’ cap riches, Harbaugh and Elway’s twilight, and Bills versus Steelers sentiment colors the run to the conference title games.
Baltimore shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. earned the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for 1995 after breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive games streak. He led with humility amid MLB record glory, drawing 192 of 331 first place votes while others like Greg Maddux and Hakeem Olajuwon trailed.
Gary Barnett who broke a 24 year losing streak at Northwestern led the Wildcats to a 10-2 season and a Rose Bowl appearance while earning American Football Coaches Association coach of the year honors. He credited belief and self-made success in rebuilding the program.
The quote expresses Jimmy Johnson’s view that returning to coaching would require a clear future vision of winning a Super Bowl. He emphasizes the high bar and personal drive behind pursuing coaching again.
AL MVP Mo Vaughn could face delayed arbitration talks as snow shuts airports and delays meetings. Agent Tom Reich cannot reach Florida for a meeting with Red Sox GM Dan Duquette. Gillam will meet Boston officials by conference call. Vaughn batted .300 with 39 homers and 126 RBIs, with potential arbitration earnings up to six million dollars.
In Kooyong’s Colonial Classic Andre Agassi beat Pat Rafter in three hours despite a chest muscle strain. He saved two match points and won 7-6 6-7 7-6 to reach a semifinal against Yevgeny Kafelnikov in the eight man event while swirling winds challenged play. In Hanover, Massachusetts, UMASS swimmer Greg Menton died of a heart attack after collapsing during a meet at Dartmouth College.
Louisville Kentucky announces that Jason Osborne, a two year starter, failed an academic appeal that would have enabled him to participate this season. The university's sports information office disclosed the decision on Wednesday.
A dense slate lists college and pro games across networks and arenas. Highlights include Minnesota vs Penn State and Kansas vs Florida at 6:30 and 8:30 pm, plus Stanford versus UCLA at 9:30, then Southern Illinois meeting Utah State at 11. Pro hoops feature Dallas at Phoenix and Cleveland at Denver. Boxing, lacrosse, golf, figure skating, and Shrine Game broadcasts appear with varied times and channels.
On this date in history several sports milestones are noted. 1970 the AFL champions Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23 to 7 with Len Dawson and Jan Stenerud keying the win. 1981 Jim Plunkett connected on 14 of 18 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns as the Oakland Raiders beat the San Diego Chargers 34 to 27, becoming the first AFC wild card to reach the Super Bowl. 1984 the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 163 to 155 in the highest scoring regulation game. 1987 John Elway guided the Broncos to a 23 to 20 overtime win over the Browns with a late 5 yard TD pass and a 33 yard field goal in OT.
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