Patriots Clinch AFC East With Crunch Time Win At Miami
New England, 11-4, rallied in the final seven minutes to beat the Dolphins 34-27 at the Orange Bowl and seize the AFC East as Miami, 8-8, faded after a 27-20 lead. Steve Grogan directed the late scoring drive, including a 30-yard TD to Stanley Morgan.
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Florida Gators Enter AP Top 20 for First Time
The Florida Gators break into the AP Top Twenty for the first time, fueled by an eight game win streak after a season opening loss. Coaches and players, led by guards Moten and Maxwell and freshman center Schintzius, celebrate the milestone as they prepare for Hawaii’s Rainbow Classic. Nevada-Las Vegas remains No 1 with 48 first place votes.
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NFL playoff picture clears with Patriots in and Bengals out
The Patriots clinch AFC East and a first round bye at 11-5 after beating the Jets 34-27, while Cincinnati finishes 10-6 and misses the postseason. Jets host Chiefs in a wild card, Chiefs return to the playoffs after 15 seasons. Browns and Broncos also reach the AFC playoffs. In the NFC, Giants secure home field atop the conference with a 55-24 win over Green Bay, Rams miss, 49ers and Bears clinch, and Washington earns a wild card. Semifinal matchups hinge on wild-card results for both conferences with games set January 3 and 4.
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Landry charts Cowboys revival after 7-9 season
Dallas coach Tom Landry outlines a rebuilding plan starting in spring. He vows to reexamine every facet of the team and may pursue trades retirements or position changes as he searches for a competitive 1987 squad after a 24-10 loss to the Bears.
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NCAA Manual called a complex legal rule book
An Associated Press survey test of 10 questions from the NCAA Manual shows even top coaches struggle. Twenty football coaches were asked to answer questions on recruiting and eligibility. eighteen participated, none scored 100 percent, with some admitting no idea.
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