Elated Cowboys poised for playoff clashes after rout
Dallas clinched a wild card with a 31-10 win over Washington as coach Tom Landry praised his rebuilding squad. QB Roger Staubach, banged up after a late go ahead quarterback draw, and key Redskins injuries capped a resilient season. The Cowboys prepare to face Minnesota or Los Angeles in the first round, with a possible trip to Shea Stadium for a Jets game.
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Chargers face Jets as Riggins aims for 1000 yards
San Diego Chargers prepare for John Riggins and the New York Jets in a nationally televised game. Riggins sits 132 yards shy of 1,000 this season after a 152-yard, two-touchdown effort against New England, while Namath adds 160 passing yards. Chargers, led by rookie Rickey Young with 408 rushing yards, seek their second win after beating Kansas City.
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Crow named head coach and AD at NLU in Monroe
John David Crow tipped as athletic director and football coach at Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, replacing Bill Beall and Ollie Keller after the university released both. Board vote awaited. Crow, 40, a Heisman winner, has NFL and college coaching roots including Texas A&M and San Diego.
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Oilers beat Raiders 27 26 on last play in Oakland
Houston Oilers outlasted the playoff bound Raiders 27 26 as Dan Pastorini connected with Mack Alston for a two yard TD as time expired. Pastorini passed for two scores to Ken Burrough and Oilers edged Oakland despite twin miscues by George Blanda. Raiders drop to 10 3 leaving them likely to face Cincinnati in the first round.
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