Background of Ken MacAfee and pro tight ends
Ken MacAfee Sr., Alabama graduate, played tight end for the New York Giants from 1954 to 1958 and helped pioneer the two wide receivers two set backs formation. His son, Ken MacAfee Jr., at 6 ft 4 in and 250 pounds, is larger and considered a likely first round draft choice.
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Pro football coaching and play-calling in the NFL
Inquiries on coaching experience show half of NFL head coaches, 14 of 28, did not play pro football. Names include Fairbanks Phillips Miller Prothro Coryell McVay Allen Vermeil Hudspeth McKay Bennett Knox Stram Meyer. Debate on QB play calling vs coach chosen signals, with views from Alameda California.
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Broncos clinch AFC West title sparks brief celebration
Denver earned the AFC West crown after defeating Houston 24 14 as Oakland fell to Los Angeles. Red Miller praised the win and noted no major injuries with Rob Lytle nursing a leg cramp and others still healing minor ailments. The team took a day off before preparing for the last home game versus the Chargers. Seattle meanwhile acquired Leon Roberts from Houston for Jimmy Sexton, a move highlighting MLB news.
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Security for a baseball manager in modern contracts
The article argues managers face fragile job security despite players securing long multi year deals. It cites Billy Martin and Gene Mauch as examples and notes managers often hold one year contracts with clubs reluctant to release them without compensation. It discusses management moves between teams and the risk of losing positions to better offers.
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Williams Held to 11 as Gonzaga Tops Portland State
Gonzaga of Spokane defeated Portland State 68-52 as Freeman Williams was held to 11 points and fouled out with 7:55 left. Hal Brown led Gonzaga with 20 points. Nevada cruised past Pepperdine 117-90 in Las Vegas with Jackie Robinson scoring 25.
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