Jay Schroeder Poised Starter Leads Redskins Sixth Win
Washington quarterback Jay Schroeder shows poise as the Redskins improve to 6-2 by rallying past Minnesota 44 38 in overtime. Coach Joe Gibbs praises Schroeder's big play ability while Schroeder credits Didier for a key 44 yard pass that tied the game.
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Gibbs backs Zendejas as Redskins kicker shows promise
Washington coach Joe Gibbs said rookie Max Zendejas will improve and kept his job after a 44-38 overtime win over Minnesota. Zendejas missed three conversions and a field goal, but Gibbs noted the kicks and PATs can become routine with practice. The Redskins, 7-2, stay tied atop the NFC East with the Giants and next face the Packers.
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Replay controversy fuels weekend NFL turmoil
The NFL week featured two replay disputes involving the Falcons and Vikings as playoff bids faltered. Minnesota claims Didier caught the ball on a 44-yard Schroeder pass, while replay official Skorich called the play inconclusive. Atlanta saw two touchdowns wiped out by replays against New England, inflaming coach Dan Henning.
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Bills fire Bullough name Levy coach
Buffalo Bills fire Hank Bullough after a 2-7 start and replace him with Marv Levy. Levy vows organizational overhaul and focuses on defense and the kicking game as Buffalo seeks improvement from a struggling squad led by quarterback Jim Kelly. Levy takes over a team mired in a 34 23 loss to Tampa Bay.
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Miami, Penn State, Michigan lead AP top 25
Miami remains No. 1 with 53 of 58 first place votes after beating Florida State 41 23. Penn State stays runner up with a 19 0 victory over West Virginia and Michigan secures a first place ballot after routing Illinois 69 13. Oklahoma remains fourth as Arizona State rises to fifth following Washington’s 34 21 loss. Alabama climbs to sixth, Nebraska to seventh, Texas A M eighth, Auburn falls to ninth after losing to Florida, with Arkansas tenth and a second ten headed by Ohio State UCLA Washington Southern California North Carolina State Iowa Arizona LSU Georgia and Clemson.
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