Namath estranges Broadway future amid Jets season dustup
Joe Namath faces uncertain NFL fate as the New York Jets end the season with a 3 11 record after a 42 3 loss to Cincinnati. Namath suggested he could be traded or retire, saying the decision rests with ownership after a disappointing year and a possible coaching change. He defended his arm and knees while criticizing management for the team’s collapse. He also mused about selling the club if he were the owner.
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Jets may name Walt Michaels head coach after 11 years as assistant
New York AP reports defensive coordinator Walt Michaels is poised to become the Jets head coach after Lovette’s departure. General manager AL Ward says Michaels is a top prospect but not official, with decisions pending ownership talks and possible announcement before the Super Bowl.
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NFL playoffs mix new faces and veterans
Associated Press notes a mix of fresh faces and veterans entering the NFL playoffs. Washington travels to Minnesota and New England visits Oakland as wild card entrants. Redskings return to the postseason after a one year absence, while the Patriots are new to this level, last making the playoffs in 1963 as Boston.
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Giants rehiring McVay as head coach for 1977 season
Pleasantville New York news reports that after guiding the New York Giants to a late season revival in 1976 and serving as interim head coach, McVay 45 will be rehired as head coach for the 1977 NFL season. Giants players praise his leadership and desire his return.
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Ringo Signs Long-Term Pact With Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson announced that winless coach Jim Ringo will stay on as head coach for longer than one year after a 58-20 loss to Baltimore left the team 2-12. Ringo, offensive coach since 1972, took over the job Oct. 18 following Lou Saban’s resignation.
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Skins Hope to Edge Steelers in Playoff Preview
Washington coach George Allen praised his team as they earned a wild card with a 27-14 win over Dallas and prepared for a Saturday playoff at Bloomington against the Minnesota Vikings. Allen cited “best football at the proper time” as Pittsburgh rides a nine-game win streak into their first round matchup with Baltimore.
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Steelers brace for bigger battles after playoff clinch
Steelers cap a nine game winning streak and playoff return with leaders Blount Russell Harris and Mitchell predicting more glory. Vikings fans wonder if this is their year as Foreman and Payton chase the rushing title amid scouts’ chatter. Raiders Branch hails a healthy locker room after a 13 1 regular season, while Johnson retires and Lions explore quarterback changes.
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Vikings plan detox team for fans left in stadium after playoff game
The Minnesota Vikings will hire a detoxification team and ambulance van to remove intoxicated fans left at Metropolitan Stadium after the playoff game. Security director Barry Randolph notes the program exists to care for those abandoned during events, with first aid and potential treatment kept under local law.
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