Go Crazy Vikings bring new image and emotion to team
Vivid portrait of the Minnesota Vikings adopting a Go-Crazy persona led by Ahmad Rashad and embraced by Bud Grant. The article compares the playful, profane camaraderie to Muhammad Ali and Pepper Martin, notes its roots with OJ Simpson, and questions its impact on the upcoming game with the Oakland Raiders.
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Cowens to Take Track Post, Return to Celtics
Boston Celtics center Dave Cowens plans a move into sports management as assistant general manager at New England Harness Raceway in Foxboro starting January 11, with a return to basketball next season. He will not play this season, having taken a leave of absence November 10 to rest. Cowens will train with Celtics on opening day if he is kept.
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Knox denies Lion rumors on Chuck Knox to Detroit
Detroit rumor mill swirled as Detroit Lions denied pursuing Chuck Knox after a Rams playoff loss. Lions GM Russ Thomas declined comment while Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom said Knox is his coach and wants to stay. Knox joked it’s nice to be wanted but knew nothing of Detroit talks.
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Horses straying on freeway kill eight at Mira Loma
Eight young thoroughbreds owned by Verne H. Winchell wandered from a ranch and were struck on the Pomona Freeway. One foal was sired by Majestic Prince and another by Gallant Man. Driver Robert A. Gross was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. his brother was injured.
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Marquette and Oregon shine in holiday openers
Across multiple holiday tournaments like Far West Classic and Rainbow Classic, Marquette defeats Clemson 74-66 to threaten Milwaukee Classic title as Wisconsin wins its opener. Oregon tops Bowling Green 66-54 behind Ballard and Cross while Arizona, Missouri, Kansas State and others post wins in Big Eight and ECAC events.
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Michigan coach blasts Rose Bowl limits on players
Bo Schembechler accused Rose Bowl officials, the Tournament of Roses and conferences of prioritizing administration over players. He lamented a 60 player limit and missing 40 Wolverines, noting unequal treatment versus the Orange Bowl and Oklahoma. He urged letting players participate with proper support or cancel his trip.
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Royal takes critical look at his game
In Austin Texas Darrell Royal longtime Texas coach discusses quitting after 184 college wins, arguing football does not build character, critiques recruiting ethics and college athletics, and advocates polygraph use for cleaning up programs while reflecting on his own career and personality.
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Marques Johnson May Return as UCLA Hosts SMU
UCLA 7-1 hosts 1-5 SMU at Pauley Pavilion with Marques Johnson possibly returning from a knee strain after a 59-55 win over William & Mary. Johnson practiced Monday but coach Gene Bartow may sit him again as the Bruins seek a strong home showing. SMU finished last season 16-12 but lost Ira Terrell to the Phoenix Suns.
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