Four Contenders Remain In NFL Playoffs After Weekend
The NFL playoff field narrowed to Minnesota Dallas Oakland and Miami after home teams won. Tarkenton threw two fourth quarter TDs to Gilliam as Minnesota beat Washington 27-20. Dallas sank the Rams 27-16 behind Staubach Pearson. Blanda kicked four field goals to pace Oakland past Pittsburgh 33-14. Miami toppled Cincinnati 34-16.
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Merritt Weighs Wichita State Coaching Offer
Tennessee State coach John Merritt weighs an offer to replace Bob Seamon at Wichita State University. Merritt, whose TSU Tigers topped the AP college division poll, says he is impressed with Wichita State and its commitment to a winning football program. If hired he would be the first black coach at a predominantly white major university.
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Crowder resigns as Colorado football coach but remains athletic director
Eddie Crowder said he lost enthusiasm for coaching and will relinquish that role while keeping the athletic director position at Colorado. He cited heavy criticism and family disruption, plans to name a successor soon, and ruled out Jerry Claiborne. Frank Kush remains a leading candidate per sources after talks and rumored offers exceeding $70,000 annually.
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UCLA 81st straight win with 111 59 rout of St Bonaventure
UCLA, ranked top, extended its unbeaten streak to 81 with an 111 59 victory over St Bonaventure. John Wooden praised the Bruins as they pulled away early, building a 63 20 lead. Other top 20 results included Maryland over Santa Clara 53 32 and Indiana 84 71 over South Carolina.
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