Oilers name Ed Biles new head coach to open offense
Houston Oilers promote defensive coordinator Ed Biles to head coach replacing Bum Phillips. Biles vows a more varied attack while seeking an offensive coordinator. Phillips defends his tenure and says he will move on, with Saints interest possible on his next job.
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Falcons prepare for Cowboys playoff test at home
Atlanta faces the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL playoffs at Fulton County Stadium. Buddy Curry says the Falcons will treat the game as a regular season contest despite limited playoff experience. Atlanta claimed its first NFC West title with a 12 4 record and is favored by three points in the national 3 p.m. CST game.
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Bills and Falcons Face Tough Playoff Tests
In the Pete Rozelle Tourney weekend, Buffalo’s top-rated defense meets San Diego’s high-powered offense, while Atlanta faces Dallas in a marquee NFC showdown. The Chargers and Bills boast elite units, Joe Cribbs fuels Buffalo, and Atlanta builds on rookie standouts Al Richardson Buddy Curry Kenny Johnson Junior Miller.
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Rodeo Season Opens at Colosseum Tonight
The Sand Hills Hereford and Quarter Horse Show and Rodeo starts at Ector County Coliseum with six performances. The opening 8 p.m. show Saturday features the Parade of Champions, followed by 8 p.m. shows Tuesday through Saturday next week. Top cowboys will compete. Pete Logan of Wolf Creek Montana returns as announcer. John Shidler Rodeo Band provides music. Reserved seats are $5 in advance and $4 at the box office.
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Vikings Seek Upset of Eagles in NFL Playoff Clash
Minnesota, a 9-7 division winner, faces top seed Philadelphia in a 11:30 a.m. CST playoff game. Quarterback Tommy Kramer led a late-season surge to win the NFC Central, while Ron Jaworski ailing receivers and a stout Eagles defense aim to end a 14-year championship drought.
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Cowboys activate Northwestern guard for playoff roster
The Dallas Cowboys activated rookie guard Norm Wells for the NFL playoff game with the Atlanta Falcons. Wells, a 12th round pick from Northwestern, replaces injured Randy Hughes who had shoulder surgery and is on injured reserve. Wells, formerly a defensive lineman, converted to offense and will wear No. 66.
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