Shula Sees New Role After Perfect Season Triumph
Don Shula recalls past defeats and embraces the label Most Perfect Coach after the Miami Dolphins completed the NFL's first perfect season with a 14-7 Super Bowl VI win over the Washington Redskins. He singles out Carroll Rosenblum, now Rams owner, for doubting him and reflects on the pressure of proving doubters wrong while noting lessons learned from Dallas and Jets games.
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Dolphins crush Pan American in 96 64 win
Jacksonville's Dolphins, ranked 15th, defeated Pan American 96 to 64 as Butch Taylor led with 25 points to push their record to 12 2 and extend a seven game streak. The AP Top 20 showed UCLA NC State Maryland and North Carolina State among leaders with Missouri dropping after overtime loss to Colorado.
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Lee Corson at Indiana Defines Coaching as Privilege
Bloomington reports new Indiana University football coach Lee Corson calling coaching a privilege and a challenge to make better people. He cites a 48-11-3 Louisville record and 9-1 last season, stressing earning players' respect and projecting a champion image.
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Pro Bowl coaches debate Washington's Super Bowl VII mood
Pittsburgh's Joe Greene and other coaches assessed Washington's emotional edge after the 14-7 Miami win. Tom Landry noted Washington lacked the fire seen in prior games as Miami played with consistent intensity. Roaster changes included John Hadl replacing Namath and Alan Page replacing Lilly.
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Dolphins fans hail Shula as champions return home
Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula greeted about 5 000 fans at Miami International Airport after the Super Bowl victory, praising the team as world champions and noting the 17-0 season. Bob Griese and other players shared smiles amid the jubilant reception as pro bowl duties loomed for some who flew to Dallas.
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Blind Texas girl learns to ski in Purgatory
Diana Alexander, a 21 year old blind Houston area resident, led a team of seven visually impaired skiers in a Purgatory Colorado ski school week. Instructors used poles and bells to guide turns, with sponsors from nearby Durango supporting the effort.
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Johnston leads in tourney at Pecan Valley
Ralph Johnston of Decatur Georgia chopped three strokes off par to share the first round lead in the PGM tourney at Pecan Valley Golf Club in San Antonio. Don Maddox of Oklahoma City also shared the lead and Moody did not play, missing a chance at the series aggregate prize.
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Former coach hopes to return to Texas football
Gus Zavaletta, former Texas high school coach, aims to lead Monterrey's Technological Institute Rams to a Lone Star Conference win. The Rams, now national Mexican champions, beat North Texas State junior varsity 24 18 and fell 28 26 to Air Force Academy freshmen.
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