Howard sets Packers punt return record in revived career
Former Michigan Heisman winner Howard delivers a record 791 punt return yards for Green Bay, topping Fulton Walker’s mark and sparking the 12 3 Packers as Favre nears NFC record. Howard’s 92 yard TD at Detroit and reliable returns fuel a strong season despite Pro Bowl snub.
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Oilers lose crowd as Houston fans say goodbye
Houston couple Lipinski attend the Oilers final home game in the Astrodome with a record low 15,131 in attendance. Despite the defeat to Cincinnati 21 13, she remains loyal, saying she would attend again if prices drop and the team remains in Houston for another season.
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NFL to Reopen Superbowl.com With IBM and Fox Support
The NFL will reopen Superbowl.com on Saturday with Fox coverage for the January 28 game and IBM as exclusive sponsor. Last year the site set a single day record with nearly a million hits. now page views and actual users replace hits as the traffic measure.
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Playoff scenarios loom for NFL teams this weekend
AFC East New England clinches division title and can lock a first round bye with a win at the Giants or a Pittsburgh loss at Carolina Buffalo secures a playoff berth with any win or via other game outcomes Indianapolis can clinch with a win or tie at Cincinnati or Jacksonville loss or tie versus Atlanta Denver stays atop the West with division title and home field Kansas City can reach the playoffs with a win or tie at Buffalo or Jacksonville loss or tie versus Atlanta NFC East Dallas clinches division title and first round bye with a win at Washington plus a Carolina loss to Pittsburgh and a San Francisco loss to Detroit Philadelphia seals a wild card or better Green Bay clinches division and bye with a win or tie in Minnesota or a Pittsburgh loss and other outcomes Minnesota clinches wild card Carolina or San Francisco scenarios determine further byes and home field conditions San Francisco can clinch division and bye with a win at Detroit and a Carolina loss to Pittsburgh
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Kerrigan, 27, Ready for New Chapter in Boston
Former Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan, 27, says she is excited about life with husband Jerry Solomon and their son, reflecting on her 1992 bronze and the 1994 attack that sidelined her before nationals, and her subsequent silver at the 1994 season.
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Spurrier Named SEC Coach of the Year for Third Straight
Florida coach Steve Spurrier won the Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year award for the third consecutive time receiving 10 of 12 first place votes. LSU's Gerry Dinardo was second and Alabama's Gene Stallings third as Florida finished 11-1 and claimed its fourth straight conference title.
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Rodman Named 1996’s Most Pretentious Sports Figure
Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls tops a Smirnoff commissioned survey as the year’s most pretentious sports figure for decrying his 5 million salary. Deion Sanders of the Dallas Cowboys follows for arriving at camp in a Mercedes Benz golf cart.
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Harrison, Kennison Lead NFL Player of the Week Honors
AP reports Marvin Harrison of the Colts earned AFC offensive player of the week after scoring three touchdowns and gaining 103 yards on six catches in a 24 19 win over Kansas City. Eddie Kennison of the Rams took NFC offensive honors with five receptions for 226 yards and three touchdowns in a 42 7 victory over Atlanta. Wayne Martin of the Saints claimed NFC defensive player of the week with three sacks five tackles and a forced fumble in a 17 3 win over the Giants. James Francis of the Bengals was AFC defensive player of the week with two interceptions one sack six tackles and a forced fumble in a 21 13 win over the Oilers. Desmond Howard and Joe Nedney were special teams players of the week.
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