Staubach Praises Dallas Defense and Ground Game
Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach lauds the Cowboys defense and rushing attack as key to the team’s 7-0 start and unbeaten season. He highlights young defenders Bob Breunig Thomas Henderson and Randy White, plus rookie Tony Dorsett as a scoring threat after a 37-0 win over Detroit.
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Chiefs fire Paul Wiggin amid brutal facts and loyalty talk
Kansas City owner Lamar Hunt announced the firing of Paul Wiggin as head coach after a 1-6 start and a 44-7 loss to the Browns. Tom Bettis was named interim head coach, with Wiggin expressing loyalty and urging focus on the team and staff.
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Chiefs Fire Wiggin After 11-Game Slide
The Chiefs dismissed Paul Wiggin at 10:30 a.m. amid reports of player tears and fan uproar. Hunt cited lack of progress toward becoming a top NFL team while Wiggin defended a slow rebuild through the draft. Staubach praised Dorsett and highlighted personnel as key to improving offense.
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Switzer Sees Oklahoma State Challenge in Rivalry Game
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says the 7-1 Sooners will face a tougher test from 4-4 Oklahoma State, a ground oriented team plagued by injuries. He notes Miller as the primary threat and praises line play and Kenny King while warning depth issues in the secondary linger.
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Eagles Ike showdown with Lawton High focuses on pride and season goals
Eisenhower players say Friday's game versus Lawton High carries pride because last year Ike was beaten 19 0. Ske aims for a 10 0 regular season, LHS for a .500 finish, while Ike's defense led by Carden Edwards and Harkey fuels the push with big plays and cohesive teamwork.
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Sooners Rise to Third as Texas Dominates AP Poll
Texas leads the nation with 57 first place votes and 1176 points from 59 voters. Oklahoma climbs to third with 882 points while Alabama holds second with 953 points as Kentucky earns a single first place ballot.
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K State Freshmen Back In The Fold After Boycott
Twenty one freshman football players boycotted Kansas State University practice in Manhattan after a weekend meeting with coach Ellis Rainsberger. They cited a lack of a winning attitude and sought more playing time, but returned after Monday night talks. Kansas State is 1-7 on the season with 18 straight Big Eight losses.
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Mac Plans To Sidetrack Yukons Run For Crown
MacArthur Highlanders host Yukon in a crucial Thursday game that could seal the South Central Conference title for Duncan if Mac wins. Key players include Willie Gaines sidelined with a shoulder injury and R Day praised for consistent defense while Bryan Dalton may see action at halfback. Yukon stands 7-2 with losses to Western Heights and Carl Albert.
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