Bobcats rout Odessa High in district opener
San Angelo Central used a 10-0 second quarter run after switching to a 1-3-1 zone press to pull away from Odessa High 65-31 in the District 4-5A opener. Bonnie Smith led Central with 24 points. Odessa’s Bunny Smith had 24 as well but the Bronchos faded in the second half.
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49ers rout Cowboys to clinch West title and 10 6 record
San Francisco built a 42-17 victory at Candlestick as Lawrence Pillers forced a Dallas fumble and rushed 16 yards for a score before Joe Montana threw four TD passes. Dana McLemore and Freddie Solomon added big plays as the 49ers moved to 10-6, heightening playoff chatter and threatening a Cowboys 49ers rematch.
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Tech hires Dykes as defensive coordinator
Spike Dykes, former Midland Lee coach, joins Texas Tech as defensive coordinator replacing Jim Bates who left for the USFL. Moore expects Dykes to coach Raider linebackers. Dykes has a long coaching history including UT, New Mexico, Mississippi State and many Texas high schools.
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Packers fire coach Bart Starr after nine seasons
In Green Bay the Packers dismissed Bart Starr ending nine years of patience with his lacklustre coaching. Starr said he has no regrets and praised his time with the team while club president Robert Parvis noted the staff was also dismissed. Gov Earl expressed regret over Starr’s departure.
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Studley eyes Dolphin job after Oilers resignation
Former Houston Oilers coach Chuck Studley planned an interview with Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula after resigning. He stated he would not enter Miami wearing a Halloween mask and defended his stint as the Oilers finished 2-14. Shula listed Studley among several candidates for the defensive coordinator post.
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