Koncar Enjoys Reward of Blocking for Buffaloes in Bowl Run
Colorado’s Mark Koncar an AP All American tackle reflects on the thrills of driving the play as part of a standout line. He cites teamwork, hard practice, and the bowl goal as major rewards after years of hard work with Steve Young and Steve Stripling. The 6 foot 5, 273 pound lineman notes the line’s growth from freshman to star and prep for the 17th Astro Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas in the Astrodome.
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Cowboys Ride Scifi Season To First Round Clash With Vikings
Dallas rebuilt under coach Tom Landry posted a 10-4 regular season with 12 rookies and the spread formation aiding Roger Staubach. Robert Newhouse starred at fullback with 93 rushing yards, while a young defense and key blockers, including Preston Pearson, fueled a surprise turnaround and a plus-14 turnover edge. The Cowboys travel to Minnesota for the NFC playoff opener, buoyed by team spirit and a flight home celebration after a 31-21 win over the Jets.
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Free Agent Decision Suit Filed
New York AP reports pitcher Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally were declared free agents by arbitrator Peter Seitz for 1975 play without a contract. The decision could prompt bidding and threaten baseballs reserve clause, with owners planning federal court challenges.
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Eagles Fire McCormack in Bitter Shakeup
Philadelphia owner Leonard Tose fired head coach Mike McCormack after a 4 10 season as the Eagles face an NFL draft without a coach. General Manager Jim Murray and players criticized the move while noting McCormack's three year record. Tose planned replacements amid widespread surprise.
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New Contract Sought for Fry in Texas University
North Texas State University President CC Nolen announced plans to ask the board of regents to extend Fry's contract for as long as both parties can foresee. Nolen praised Fry’s progress toward athletic excellence while maintaining fiscal responsibility and expressed gratitude for his successful performance.
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Today In History December 23 1975 highlights
Today marks December 23 1975 a Tuesday the year’s seventh day. Notable events include Wake Island surrender in 1941 Washington resigning as commander in chief in 1783 Maryland ceding land for the national government in 1788 Joseph Smith born in 1805 and a 1941 wartime surrender. Birthdays noted include James Roosevelt at 47 and Jose Greco. Thought for today by Will Durant reflects on history’s irony.
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