Playoff regulars slide out as NFL season twists unfold
As four weeks remain in the NFL regular season, several former playoff regulars face a real risk of missing the 1981 postseason while other previously struggling teams rise. The article lists last year's playoff teams in both conferences, notes potential new AFC powers, and highlights Cincinnati and New York Jets as dramatic turnarounds, with Denver and Kansas City competing for the West lead and San Francisco fighting to end a lengthy drought.
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Five players emerge as Heisman contenders in 1981 race
Five top contenders named Marcus Allen Dan Marino Herschel Walker Jim McMahon and Art Schlichter dominate Heisman lobbying as votes pour in. USC star Allen owns NCAA rushing records with 2342 yards while Marino excites with 2328 total yards and 32 TDs and McMahon posts 5556 career yards. The Downtown Athletic Club will announce the winner on December 5.
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FCC Opens Basketball Seasons With Home and Away Games
Frederick Community College launches its basketball seasons with the FCC men hosting Johns Hopkins junior varsity at 7 p.m. and the Cougar women visiting Shepherd. Mount St. Mary’s women also play at Lehigh as they sit 2 1 on the year.
Mount St. Marys women rout Millersville 72 44 in opener
Mount St. Marys College women dominated Millersville State 72 to 44 in the home opener. Margaret Diaz scored 31 points as Becky Lovett returned to start and Janelle Taylor added 10 points. Millersville dropped to 0-1 after trailing by 36 late in the contest. The Mount improved to 2-1 and heads to Lehigh for a 7 p.m. game.
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Wysocki Pacella earn ACC honors for football season
North Carolina tailback Kelvin Bryant and Maryland back Charlie Wysocki were named ACC offensive backs of the week while Maryland guard Dave Pacella earned ACC offensive lineman of the week. Bryant rushed 247 yards on 36 carries in the Tar Heels 31 30 win over Duke to reach 1 000 yards again. Wysocki added 153 yards and four TDs in Maryland 48 7 win over Virginia. Pacella graded highest among Terrapins linemen, paving the way for 295 rushing yards and 482 total offense. Also, Judd Grosshans won the Men's Open in a Baltimore racquetball tourney.
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Caps' Maruk tops week in New York action
Washington Capitals center Dennis Maruk scored four goals and added four assists over three games. He was named the Saco Hockey League Player of the Week on Monday.
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Falcons Snap Vikings 31-3 On Monday Night Football
Steve Bartkowski threw two third quarter TD passes and Buddy Curry added a late interception return for a Falcons comeback win over the Vikings. Minnesota led 21-7 at halftime before Atlanta’s defense shut out the Vikings in the third period and pulled ahead 31-21, then sealed the victory with a late onside kick recovery. Ahmad Rashad and Tommie Kramer connected for a pair of early TDs for Minnesota, while Ted Brown topped 100 rushing yards.
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Point Shaving Charges Tie Steelers Scout to Scheme
Hill described a 1978 start for a point shaving scheme linked to Pittsburgh figures. Mazzei and Anthony Perla allegedly arranged protection and a bookmaking network in New York. Kuhn tried recruiting teammates while Sweeney cooperated to avoid admission. Only Kuhn was charged.
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McCormack Cardinals face grim odds after loss
Coach McCormack noted the possibility the New England win could be their only victory of the season. He praised players for effort despite a losing streak and hinted at maturing the team as doctors assess reserve quarterback Greg Landry's sprained back, which could put him out and push the Colts to seek a new backup.
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