Kilmer Previews Redskins Dolphins Super Bowl VII
Washington quarterback Bill Kilmer and receiver Charley Taylor discuss Miami's No Name defense and the 53 scheme. Kilmer says Miami's quick linebackers force short passes and he plans play action to attack zones, while Buoniconti and Anderson defend the idea of Kilmer's passing as they prepare for a running game edge.
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Redskins Fear Miami Passing Attack Ahead of Super Bowl
Washington notes Miami relies on the run and fears the seldom seen passing attack led by Earl Morrall and the scrambling threat of Bob Griese. Coach George Allen highlights zone schemes and a nickel defense for third down situations while Miami’s balance worries the Redskins.
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Baseball's winter draft halts as club conference link fails
In Oakland the opening round of baseball's annual winter draft was interrupted when the conference call tying 24 clubs broke down. Arizona State shortstop Alan Bannister drew heavy interest from Philadelphia, which signed him for a substantial bonus. The draft featured 13 pitchers and seven infielders among 24 first round selections, with 256 players chosen overall.
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Two NFL coaches differ on pregame motivation ahead of Super Bowl VII
Washington coach George Allen favors rah rah pep talks and locker room theatrics while Miami coach Don Shula rejects slogans and newspaper clippings as motivators. Players say the atmosphere loosens the squad, but Larry Csonka calls hype phony enthusiasm and cites pride and determination as key to victory.
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Was 1972 the year running backs return power football
The 1972 NFL season featured a surge in 100 yard rushing games and talk of a shift back to power football. Zone defenses and hashmark shifts helped backs gain yardage, with standout performers like O J Simpson and Larry Csonka. Bobby Douglass emerged as a mobile threat for Chicago, nearing 1,000 rushing yards as a quarterback.
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Southwestern Louisiana over Lamar in high-scoring win
Southwestern Louisiana, led by Dwight Lamar, overwhelmed Lamar University 129-111 as Big Tom Burleson and Monte Tone each scored 21. The Cajuns used strong defense to contain Lamar’s 53 percent shooting while NC State and others won their big games.
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