Griese, Dolphins rally past Patriots 23 3 in Miami
Miami defensive standout performance and Griese efficient passing pace the Dolphins to a 23 3 win over New England securing home field for the Dec 24 wild card. Griese 12 of 13 for 171 yards with two TDs to Harris Moore. Yepremian field goal ties record as time winds down.
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No Apologies From Maligned Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings, 8-7-1 and NFC Central champions, defy critics while coach Bud Grant and players express belief they can win in the playoffs. Oakland Raiders players dispute Minnesota’s playoff claim, noting stronger records in a year when several 9-7 teams missed the postseason. Vikings face skepticism yet remain confident after a resilient run and past playoff appearances.
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Patriots suspend Fairbanks over Colorado job offer
The New England Patriots suspend coach Chuck Fairbanks after he accepted a head coaching post at Colorado, just 13 days before their playoff start. Owner Bill Sullivan rejects appeals to stay through the postseason as players lament leadership loss. Fairbanks leaves after a late night clash with Sullivan, with interim coaching to be decided soon.
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Ottawa High star Strehlow earns Player of the Week
Ottawa High senior David Strehlow scored 15 points and pulled down nine rebounds to lead the Cyclones in a 53 point loss to Paola after a late rally. Waverly’s Mike Hughes named Area Player of the Week for a 92-72 win over Madison boosting a 5-0 Lyon County lead.
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King fuels Alabama win over Missouri in Columbia
Reggie King, the 6-foot-6 Alabama center, scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Crimson Tide past Missouri 65-58 at Columbia. Missouri coach Norm Stewart praised King, noting his big rebound and clutch basket down the stretch as Alabama improved to 4-2. Mississippi State and Iowa State also played Monday night with Greg Grimes, Rick Brown, and Larry Drew among top performers.
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Whirlwinds Fall Short At Wire In OJHS Ninth-Grade Game
Erratic shooting hampered Ottawa Junior High as Oregon Trail edged Ottawa 47 46. Ottawa trailed 30 21 at half and 7 entering final period, then narrowed the gap with late chances but fouled out in places and missed key free throws. Kevin Connor led OHL with 17 points while Evan Shaffer added 17 for the Whirlwinds who also got 15 from Adam Winter. Oregon Trail’s Maggard paced OT with 12. In the junior varsity, Olathe cruised to a 7 5 25 decision.
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Ottawa Routs Oregon Trail In Eighth Grade OT Thriller
The Ottawa Junior High eighth grade boys basketball team erased a 21 point deficit to beat Oregon Trail of Olathe 57 to 53 in overtime. Mike Gaddis led Ottawa with 18 points, Derek Chappell scored 16, and Larry Stewart added 13. The A team stands 1-2, with the next game against Santa Fe Trail.
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