First female NFL play by play announcer debuts on NBC
Gayle Sievens, Tampa news anchor, becomes the NFL's first woman to call a network game. She airs Seattle at Kansas City with praise from NBC executives and critics, despite misidentifications and a few slips. Kansas City wins 41 20, ending Seattle’s playoff hopes as Largent sets career reception marks.
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Dave Rowe
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Steve Largent
Dave Krieg
Largent
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Houston
Frank
Sooners Secondary Braces For Miami in Orange Bowl
Oklahoma prepares its third straight top pass defense season to face Miami pro style offense led by Steve Walsh. Defensive backs Derrick Crudup and David Vickers acknowledge Miami's elite receivers and expect heavy work for the secondary, while Rickey Dixon notes improved pass rush and a veteran backfield.
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Okla
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Testaverde
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Story Questions Gansz Past Contradicts His Claims
The Kansas City Star reports that records and interviews conflict with Kansas City Chiefs coach Frank Gansz about his military and athletic past. It denies jet fighter pilot status and combat missions, noting he flew jet trainers and propeller transports and did not letter at Navy.
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Chiefs players furious over Gansz background story
Kansas City Chiefs players and officials condemned a Kansas City Star report questioning head coach Frank Gansz background. The piece questioned claims of his nickname Crash and alleged Navy letters and combat flights. Players called the article harassing and said it fired up the team after a 41-20 win over Seattle.
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