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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1978

Page

5

Navy Faces Pitt for Biggest Test of Season

Navy, unbeaten 6-0, hosts 15th ranked Pitt in a crucial test as coach George Welsh notes the schedule balance. Pitt features a strong defense led by Hugh Green and a quick backfield, while Navy seeks momentum against a tougher opponent. Also on the slate, top-ranked Oklahoma aims for its eighth win against Kansas State as ranked teams collide across the nation.

Navy Midshipmen Pitt George Welsh Penn State Michigan Welsh Pittsburgh Hugh Green Rick Trocano Gordon Jones Jackie Sherrill Sherrill Oklahoma Kansas State Bobby Thompson Thomas Lott Billy Sims David Overstreet Kenny King Sims Iowa State Sooners

Jets emerge as Patriots' focus in tight AFC East clash

New England quarterback Steve Grogan sees the Jets as a rising force with a young, aggressive squad. Matt Robinson has steered New York to a 5-3 mark, matching second in the division as the teams prepare for a pivotal NFL showdown amid a weekend slate that also features Chicago, Green Bay and Philadelphia.

Steve Grogan New York Jets New England Patriots Jets Richard Todd New York Matt Robinson Georgia Miami New England Baltimore Denver Seattle San Diego Oakland San Francisco Washington Buffalo Cleveland Houston Cincinnati Kansas City Pittsburgh St.Louis Philadelphia Detroit Chicago New York Giants New Orleans Tampa Bay Green Bay Los Angeles Atlanta Minnesota Vikings Dallas Cowboys Fran Tarkenton Chuck Foreman St. Louis Patriots Chuck Fairbanks Kevin Long Scott Dierking Pat Leahy Grogan

Knoff steady as Oilers beat Steelers 24 17 in tight finish

Houston safety Kurt Knoff silenced doubts by intercepting Terry Bradshaw and batting down another pass late to seal a 24 17 victory over Pittsburgh. Knoff, unsigned starter turned contributor, will start again vs Cincinnati as he reflects on a rough path from knee injury to NFL fixture. Cincinnati is 0 8 this season.

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Texas A&M Alumni Talk With Pitt Coach Group

Jimmy Johnson, Pittsburgh defensive coordinator and former Arkansas standout, says he talked with Aggie alumni about the A&M head coaching job four days before Emory Bellard's resignation. Johnson, not officially approached, acknowledges strong ties to A&M while Pitt coach Jackie Sherrill says no contact occurred. Bellard resigned after a season decline. Tom Wilson became interim coach as A&M faces Rice.

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