Weaknesses may be strengths in playoffs Steelers offense
Steelers coach Bill Cowher emphasizes offense as the key. Pittsburgh relies on running and improving passing confidence, while Rams and Steelers peak with defense guiding offense. Key players include Hines Ward, Amos Zereoue, Plaxico Burress, and Jerome Bettis sidelined. Rams overcome misfiring showing by forcing six picks.
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Rams keep starters in as offense shines in playoff blowout
St Louis led 28 0 as Kurt Warner played through back and rib soreness and Marshall Faulk remained on the field. Mike Martz defended keeping key players in and praised the defense with six Brett Favre interceptions and three defensive TDs.
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Bettis suffers numb leg after shot before AFC title
Pittsburgh star Jerome Bettis missed the AFC championship after an injection numbed his leg, ruling him out of the 27 10 win over Baltimore. Bettis hoped to play versus New England. Amos Zereoue rushed for 63 yards and two TDs in relief. Earl Holmes avoided ligament or cartilage tears and is listed as likely to play.
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Ottawa Elks Hoop Shoot winners advance to regionals
Local winners across three age groups were announced for the Ottawa Elks Hoop Shoot. Boys: 12-13-1 Chase Moore 2 Brett Adkinson 3 Cameron Snyder. 10-11-1 Bryant Harmon 2 Geoffrey McCall 3 Clint Schulte. 8-9-1 Devin Schulz 2 Jake Sylvester 3 Storm Mattas. Girls: 12-13-1 Eranne Daugharty 2 Kandi Rockhold 3 Emilee Stinson. 10-11-1 Megan Oestricher 2 Kara McFarland 3 Whitney Roth. 8-9-1 Paige McFarland 2 Jordan Bunce 3 Kelsey Connor. Daugharty and Oestricher placed second in their age groups at the Kansas Northeast Regional Hoop School.
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Quiet focus as Kansas plays Iowa State amid tragedy and Big 12 race
Barry Collier notes the lingering impact of a tragedy as Nebraska faces Oklahoma State, while Kansas eyes a fifth straight win over Iowa State. Roy Williams recalls past Kansas dominance, and Texas builds momentum with 12 wins in 13. Rick Barnes praises Texas’ daily improvement.
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