Trench war in NFC title game promises to be spectacular
In Bloomington Minnesota faces Los Angeles in the NFC championship on Sunday. Key matchups include Minnesota tackle Ron Yary against Rams end Jack Youngblood and Rams tackle Merlin Olsen against Viking Ed White. Fran Tarkenton leads Minnesota while James Harris guides the Rams in a battle of seasoned defenses.
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Lions prepare surprises for Baylor in Cotton Bowl
Penn State coach Joe Paterno plans light behind closed workouts with a few gimmicks for Baylor, aiming to keep practices focused and fun. He praises Baylor as well coached and fast, notes Neal Jeffrey as a class quarterback, and says the bowl lacks a national title stake while pledging to vary offense and defense.
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Longhorns eye first Gator Bowl contest
Auburn coach Shug Jordan and assistants plan kick strategy as the Tigers travel to Jacksonville for a Monday night Gator Bowl clash with Texas. Paul Davis cites past blocked punts as key, while Wayne Fuller pursues punt return records. Texas arrives for its first Gator Bowl bid amid indoor practices after winter layoff.
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