Oilers edge Broncos in injury ravaged playoff win
Houston defeats Denver 13-7 to advance to the AFC divisional round behind a stifling defense. Dan Pastorini and Karl Campbell left with injuries, while Curley Culp and Ken Kennard sacked Craig Morton repeatedly. Toni Fritsch added the clinching field goal as Houston held on for the victory.
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LSU downs Wake Forest to cap McClendon era in Tangerine Bowl
LSU finished Charlie McClendon's distinguished tenure with a 34-10 victory over Wake Forest at the Tangerine Bowl. David Woodley and Steve Ensminger combined for 117 rushing yards and three touchdowns, Woodley throwing to Carlos Carson for a 51 yard score. Carson later helped set up a 19 yard TD pass to Jerry Murphree as LSU ends with a 7-5 season and McClendon’s 137-59-7 career record.
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Eagles Rally Past Bears 27 17 to Reach Next Round
Philadelphia Eagles defeat Chicago Bears 27 17 at home to advance to a second round playoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ron Jaworski connected on a 63 yard TD pass to Billy Campfield in the fourth, Carmichael and Franklin added scores, defense held in second half while Jerry Robinson, Bobby Howard and Herman Edwards keyed stops.
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Pittsburgh picked in Fiesta Bowl
Pittsburgh players say they are under rated and will prove themselves against Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl on Christmas Day. Coach Sherill notes the 10-1 mark and No. 10 AP ranking while Arizona arrives 6-4-1. kickoff at 1:45 p.m. MST, game televised nationally.
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