Oilers fall to Steelers under Bradshaw aerial onslaught
Pittsburgh's Terry Bradshaw completed 13 of 16 passes to fuel a 32-9 victory over the Houston Oilers, who fall to 7-3 as the Steel Curtain defense limited Houston to 126 rushing and 129 passing yards. Franco Harris rushed for 149 yards and two scores while Lynn Swann teamed for multiple receptions, and Oilers coach Bum Phillips blamed poor execution for the loss.
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Injured quarterbacks back on practice field
The Associated Press reports Texas and Texas A M quarterbacks with knee injuries returned to practice on Monday. Marty Akins and David Shipman showed limited readiness while coaches avoided naming a starter for Friday's Southwest Conference game at College Station.
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Color films of fast finish shown tonight
Full color films of the exciting 15 14 Pecos win over Perryton in bi district playoff action Saturday will highlight the 8 p m Tuesday meeting of the Eagle booster club As the group meets in the fieldhouse the coaches will offer commentary on the action which will send Pecos again to Lubbock Esta cad o in regional playoff action this week There will also be a report on Estacado Everyone who was not able to attend the game in Lubbock is invited to attend this meeting to see the filmed replay of all the action.
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Regional showdowns set for 3A and 4A football playoffs
Texas high school football regional action pits eight top 3A teams led by Pecos and Perryton in bi district results. Lubbock Estacado edges Perryton 15 14 to reach Midland quarterfinals while Lubbock’s Eagles face Estacado in a regional clash. 4A pairings include Coronado Caprock in El Paso and Permian Houston in Abilene.
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Pecos High to Host Pep Rally for Eagles
The Pecos High School gym will host a pep rally at 7 p.m. Friday to boost the Eagles before their regional finals football game against the Lubbock Estacado Matadors. The match is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Midland Memorial Stadium, and fans are urged to attend.
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Baylor fires Teaff after late-season loss prompts reflection
Grant Teaff walked Baylor Stadium in cold silence after a 34 31 defeat to SMU ending a 23 0 halftime lead. The 1974 Coach of the Year faced questions about fumbles, injuries and a program maturing, while stressing future recruiting and perseverance.
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Horned Frogs struggle with large lead in victory over Rice
Texas Christian coach Jim Shofner lamented his team’s inability to act with a big lead after leading 28-7. TCU snapped a 20 game losing streak with a 28-21 win over Rice. He hinted at using a prevent defense next season as confidence grows among players. Big Ten teams posted a 14-14-2 nonconference record this fall.
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Eagles Rally Past Perryton to Reach Midland Showdown
Pecos Eagles stunned Perryton 15-14 after trailing 14-0 with 5 37 left in the third quarter. The comeback, highlighted by a 3:09 surge, propels Pecos to a regional clash with Estacado and marks the first time since 1939 Pecos has advanced beyond bi district play. The win boosts local pride as Monahans fans in Lubbock cheered the Eagles.
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