Veterans released by NFL clubs and roster moves
The Associated Press reports on multiple NFL veterans being waived or cut as teams trim rosters. Herman Edwards exits the Philadelphia Eagles at 32 after nine seasons, with Giants fans recalling The Fumble that cost coaches their jobs. Other cuts include Richard Todd by the Saints, Charles Alexander by the Bengals, Doug Williams and Glenn Dennison by the Jets, and Baschnagel by the Bears, alongside Miami and Green Bay shakeups and Broncos injured reserve additions.
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Herman Edwards
Philadelphia Eagles
Edwards
Eagles
New York Giants
Buddy Ryan
Ryan
Charles Alexander
Cincinnati
Ken Anderson
Bengals
Alexander
LSU
Stanley Wilson
New York
Doug Williams
Jets
Williams
Mike Haight
Iowa
Texas A&m
Glenn Dennison
Donnie Elder
Bradley favoring Albeck as Bradley coach
Bradley University and Stan Albeck are negotiating a multi year contract as the school seeks a new NCAA bound head coach. Albeck, 55, a Bradley alumnus and former Bulls coach, declined to confirm but indicated progress while Versace faces NCAA sanctions and resignation questions.
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Peoria
Ill
Chicago Bulls
Stan Albeck
Bradley University
Albeck
Bulls
San Antonio
Stan
Bradley
National Basketball Association
Dick Versace
Detroit Pistons
Versace
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Anthony Webster
NCAA
Agent testifies in Bias case today
A sports agent who represented Len Bias and Lefty Driesell was to testify in the grand jury probe of Bias death and the school athletic program. The panel reconvened after a six day recess to consider business deals involving Lee Fentress and potential dormitory room cleanup by a lawyer, with emphasis on ethics over legal issues. The grand jury previously indicted Bias associates on drug charges.
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Upper Marlboro
Fentress
Advantage International Company
Washington, D.C
Bias
Driesell
Reebok
Arthur A. Marshall Jr
John E. Smialek
Prince George’s County
Notre Dame guard Rivers to stay in hospital long term
Notre Dame guard David Rivers remains hospitalized after a traffic accident that caused a 12 inch gash in his abdomen. Doctors expect at least 10 days of recovery with uncertain timing for return to the 1986-87 season. Rivers, 21, from Jersey City, led the Irish last season with 16.7 points per game.
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South Bend
Ind
David Rivers
Notre Dame
Rivers
Kirby Gross
Barbara Barrett
Elkhart General Hospital
Gross
Barrett
Digger Phelps
Phelps
David
Jersey City
N.J
Fighting Irish
Arkansas-Little Rock
Ken Barlow
Tech Tech hires 11th head coach to revamp Raider offense
Tech names former Texas defensive coordinator McWilliams as its 11th head coach aiming for a first winning season since 1978. He retains a 4-3 defense while pivoting to an air-dominated I formation led by Aaron Keesee and Monte McGuire, with Tolliver showcasing a strong arm and a high-volume passing attack.
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Tech
Raiders
Moore
McWilliams
Tolliver
Aaron Keesee
Monte McGuire
Monahans
Texas Christian
Cowboys to cut Dennis Thurman in major roster shakeup
Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry informed Dennis Thurman on Monday he would be among 10 players cut to reduce the squad to 50, with further cuts to 45 next week. Thurman, a leading active interceptor, said Landry stressed going with younger players and that he tried to keep him but needed a change.
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Pisarcik
Larry Csonka
Edwards
Bob Gibson
John McVay
Philadelphia
Eagle
Bill Bradley
NFL
Dallas
Dennis Thurman
Dallas Cowboys
Tom Landry
Landry
Thurman
Cowboys
Smith battles AIDS amid football career decline
Former athlete Smith weighs about 150 pounds and grows weaker daily from AIDS. He blames no lifestyle and says his illness appeared suddenly. He has been treated at Holy Cross Hospital and George Washington University Hospital, with IV support and pain relief.
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Smith
Post
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring
George Washington University Hospital
Washington D.C
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New Jersey Nets
NBA
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