NFL Centers Rarely Snapped by Cameras
A look into the anonymous life of NFL centers across the league. Players like Mike Evans and Len Hauss describe the snapped play, the hidden work, and the skill required to read defenses, with quotes revealing how fans rarely notice the position.
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del Williams
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Jeff van Note
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Ken Iman
Los Angeles Rams
Ken Bowman
Green Bay Packers
Mike Evans
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Theismann Named to All-America Team Over Plunkett
Notre Dame quarterback Joe Theismann earns AP All-America honors over Stanford’s Jim Plunkett. Theismann tops in total offense with 281.3 yards per game, aided by 384 rushing yards, while Plunkett posts 2,715 passing yards and 18 touchdowns.
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Trevino Seeks Triple Crown at Bahama Island Open
Lee Trevino leads money, points, and Vardon Trophy standings entering the Bahama Island Open in Freeport as he chases a rare triple crown. He faces Dave Hill and others, with Palmer still seeking his first title of the year on the Emerald course at Kings Inn Golf Club.
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Boston Stars Lead North in Blue-Gray All Star Squad
Boston College backs Frank Harris and Fred Willis headline the 27 man North squad for the 33rd Blue-Gray all star game in Montgomery. Harris and Willis rate among East offensive leaders with Harris passing for 1595 yards and 13 TDs and Willis rushing for 1007 yards. West Virginia’s Mike Sherwood shares signal calling duties, with a strong North receiving group and an All-East guard anchor on the line. Murray Warmath named North head coach with assistants Floyd Gass and Dan Faurot. game to be nationally televised and first night edition.
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Cowboys Face Drug Scene Rumors and Player Observations
A transcripted NYNEA piece surveys Dallas Cowboys rumors of drug involvement within the NFC, contrasting club efficiency with perceived inhuman treatment of players. It weaves in other sports figures and men like Tarkenton, Namath, and Robertson as broader athletes watched for behavior and performance.
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Browns Face Injuries in Key Cowboys Showdown
The Cleveland Browns, 6-6 and tied for first in the AFC Central, play the 8-4 Dallas Cowboys in a pivotal interconference battle. Browns starters Hooker Hickerson and Sumner are hurt, with Hooker in doubt, four days after a 21-10 win at Houston. Dallas expects full strength with Green, Edwards, and Cole returning from minor injuries. Cleveland leads series 12-4 in regular season meetings and has won the last three clashes.
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College Basketball Results and NHL Scores from Wednesday
East results show Colgate defeating RPI 89 71 and Syracuse beating Cornell 93 71. Syracuse topples Cornell as Colgate wins. plus various Midwest Southwest and West games and NHL results. Detroit to host ABC bowling championship in 1971.
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Unseld Shines As Bullets Wallop Bucks 127-97
Wes Unseld led the Washington Bullets with 25 points 18 rebounds and nine assists to dominate Lew Alcindor and the Milwaukee Bucks 127-97. Jack Marin also scored 25 as Milwaukee fell to 4th loss in 25 games. Boston won 136-121 at Seattle and Cincinnati beat Atlanta 118-106 in a full NBA night.
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Foster Loses Crown Amid WBA Withdrawal Ruling
In Richmond, the WBA withdrew recognition of Bobby Foster as world light heavyweight champion after the manager failed to post a forfeiture guaranteeing a defense within 90 days of a proposed Foster Frazier bout. WBA president Bill Brennan cited unfulfilled commitments from Foster and Lou Viscusi.
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