Broncos Clinch Trip to Super Bowl XII Against Cowboys
Denver's 20 10 victory over Oakland in the AFC championship propelled the Broncos to Super Bowl XII in New Orleans on Jan. 15 against Dallas. Haven Moses starred with two TD catches as Denver overcame missed field goals and a late Raiders rally, while Morton and Miller praised the historic win.
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Miami
NHL and College Coaching Moves Reported
The Rangers recalled John Bednarski and Larry Sacharuk from New Haven. Capitals recalled Rick Bragnalo and Jean Lemieux from Hershey, sending Doug Patey to Hershey. The University of Idaho announced the resignation of Ed Troxel as head football coach. Mississippi named Re Slocum as assistant football coach.
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Doug Patey
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Controversial fumble call haunts Raiders in Broncos loss
Denver beat Oakland 20 17 after a disputed third quarter call at the goal line. Rob Lytle's apparent fumble was ruled dead, sparking Madden and Raiders protests while Jon Keyworth scored to boost the Broncos. The incident drew unsportsmanlike penalties for Rice.
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Ed Marion
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Oklahoma Texas title bid hinges on Orange Bowl
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer pursues the No 1 ranking as Texas faces Notre Dame in a key Cotton Bowl clash with Earl Campbell anchoring Texas and Notre Dame’s Ross Browner also highlighted. Coach Fred Akers defends Texas claim amid national-title chaos. Other bowls include Alabama vs Ohio State and Michigan vs Washington with multiple title implications.
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Cowboys defense shuts down Vikings to reach fourth Super Bowl
Dallas stifled Minnesota 23-6 as Harvey Martin led a bristling defense that pressured Roger Staubach and rookie Tony Dorsett. Staubach cited a mix of cautious offense and strong defense while aiming to face Denver, whose win over Oakland set up the Super Bowl matchup.
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