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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1980

Page

15

Vermeil’s Philly Turnaround Echoes Lombardi and Shula

Copley News Service outlines how Dick Vermeil transformed the Philadelphia Eagles from a 5-9 team three years earlier into a cohesive, hard-working unit. The piece highlights his relentless push, staff turnover, and emphasis on toughness, noting Jaworski as a key trade and Vermeil's growing mystique.

Copley News Service Lombardi Shula Dick Vermeil Vermeil Young Los Angeles Ron Jaworski Philadelphia NFL

Balmorhea to face Grandfalls in Sanderson tourney final

Balmorhea meets Grandfalls Royalty at 7 30 tonight for the boys title as Fort Davis and Sanderson vie in the girls final at 6. Earlier games feature Valentine Comstock and Presidio Grandfalls for third, plus consolation clashes. Key scorers include Rita Weigart 16 for Valentine and Don Cook 28 for Fort Davis.

Sanderson Balmorhea Fort Davis Valentine Comstock Presidio Wink Marathon Marfa Tanya Ward Carmen Lujan Rita Weigart Michelle Luevano Pat Flores Grandfalls Steve McDonald Ron Basco Romio Marquez Adrian Moore Moore Kiki Garcia Gabriel Garcia Mickey Corbett Leo Munoz Don Cook Richard Brijalba Robin Garcia

NFL injury list for weekend games across league

AP reports preliminary injury statuses for games including Seahawks at Chargers, Bills at Patriots, Raiders at Broncos, Chiefs at Steelers, Dolphins at Ravens, Giants at Redskins, Rams at 49ers, Falcons at 49ers, Buccaneers at Lions, Cowboys at Rams, and more. Key players listed with questionable probable or out statuses across multiple positions and teams.

NEW York Seattle San Diego Seahawks Mark Bell Keith Butler Terry Dion Dan Dwornink Jacob Green Bill Gregory Mike Jackson Jim Jodat Steve Largent Lawrence McCutcheon Bob Newton John Yarne Chargers Clarence Williams Mike Williams Billy Shields Ron Smith

Whiting Leaves Oregon For Home As Coach Updates Pending

Eugene based reports say Ray Whiting will leave the University of Oregon and return to Long Beach California. Oregon Sports Information Director George Beres said no word on withdrawal and expects developments next week. Coach Jim Haney noted possible personal problems and absent play this season. Whiting, 6 foot 7, was last season's team MVP as a freshman.

Eugene, Ore Eugene Ray Whiting University of Oregon Long Beach Calif Whiting Oregon George Beres Beres Jim Haney Seattle National Basketball Association Telford Taylor Gus Williams SuperSonics New York Howard Slusher Slusher Williams Sonics Paul Westphal Nancy Wells The

NFL roundup sets two key AFC battles this weekend

Seahawks face Chargers in a bombarded air duel as Dan Fouts leads the AFC attack with Winslow Jefferson and Joiner. The Chargers chase division title with Oakland, while Seattle aims to spoil. Giants Redskins meet in another Sunday tilt as Brunner starts for New York. Cardinals downgrade Hart and Arneson is listed questionable for Philadelphia game.

San Diego Oakland Seattle Giants Washington Redskins Mark Moseley Scott Brunner New York ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Jim Hart Philadelphia National Football League Bill Arneson

NFL Week Matchups and Sunday Game Times

NFL schedule lists Kansas City at Pittsburgh noon New Orleans at New York Jets noon St Louis at Philadelphia noon San Francisco at Atlanta noon Cincinnati at Chicago 1 p.m. Miami at Baltimore 3 p.m. Oakland at Denver 3 p.m. Tampa Bay at Detroit afternoon Monday's Game Dallas at Los Angeles late.

Gary Spon Devs Sylvester Hicks Larry Anderson Robin Cole Steve Courson MIAMI Baltimore — Dolphins Don McNeal Doug Beaudoin Tony Nathan Ralph Ortega Colts Cleveland Franklin Barry Krauss Ricky Jones Janie Lyle Blackwood NEW York Giants Washington Giants Eric Felton Vern Holland DE Myron Lapka Danny Pittman Mike Whittington Gary Woolford Picki Simms Redskins Dave Butz Larry Brooks Joe Theismann Rick Walker Terry Hermeling ST Louis Philadelphia Pat Tilley Mark Arneson Jim Hart Eagles Keith Krepfie Wilbert Montgomery Tony Franklin Ken Ounek SAN Francisco Atlanta Willie Harper Washington Redskins Buffalo New England Kansas City Pittsburgh Baltimore Oakland Denver St. Louis Tampa Bay Detroit Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Houston Green Bay New York Jets New Orleans Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Rams Anaheim Calif San Diego Chargers Fouts & Co Winslow Jefferson Joiner Lance Alworth Mike Ditka Seattle Largent McCullum St.Louis Oaklans Dallas Los Angeles Associated Press NY Giants East Washington Buffalo i NY Jets Tampa Bay Ne Cincinnat Washington

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