Rams stun Cowboys 21 19 to reach NFC title game
Rams upset eight point underdogs Dallas 21 19 behind a three quarter defensive effort and a third string quarterback leading a late drive. Los Angeles earns a trip to Tampa Bay for the NFC championship as coach Ray Malavasi touts the team’s late game execution.
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Bluebonnet Bowl focuses on Herrmann Streater duel
Purdue defensive end Keena Turner and Tennessee safety Roland James prepare to slow quarterbacks Mark Herrmann and Jimmy Streater in the 21st Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston. Herrmann has 6,431 yards passing in three Purdue seasons while Streater is a quick, dangerous receiving threat. Turner aims to pressure Streater while James eyes Herrmann’s passes as both teams seek a bowl win.
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Alpine Bucks edge Pecos Eagles in 55-51 thriller
Alpine Bucks beat Pecos Eagles 55-51 after a tied regulation 49-all finish. Key moves came from Alpine’s Kyle Mackey with 19 points and late double free throws by Robert Villalva in overtime, while Pecos’ Larry Mosby scored 10 in the final period and earned offense and defense honors with Duane Walker.
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Football playoffs at a glance
National Conference Philadelphia 27 Chicago 17 American Conference Houston 13 Denver 7 Second Round Saturday's Games Tampa Bay 24 Philadelphia 17 Houston 17 San Diego 14 Sunday's Games Pittsburgh 34 Miami 14 Los Angeles 21 Dallas 19 Sunday January 6 Championship Houston at Pittsburgh Los Angeles at Tampa Bay Sunday January 20 Super Bowl XIV at Pasadena California AFC champion vs NFC champion
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Pecos J.V. crushes Alpine 71 to 52 in district clash
Pecos J.V. overwhelmed Alpine 71 52 as N McGrew scored 22 and J Gabaldon 8 for Pecos. Alpine led early 10 8 but Pecos pulled away 37 22 at half and extended the lead to win. Next games set for Jan 4 in Lamesa.
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Nebraska and Houston meet in 44th Cotton Bowl clash
Two Texas natives with Kodak All American honors face off Tuesday in Dallas as Nebraska tight end Junior Miller and Houston linebacker David Hodge, both 6- foot 4, 245 and 6-3, 210 respectively, renew fierce rivalry. Miller eyes big plays while Hodge anchors a stingy Cougar defense in the New Year’s Day Classic.
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