Aliens and Old Men Kickers Rule the NFL Year
The article notes a surge of foreign and veteran kickers in the NFL in 1973, with 26 first string specialists including imports from Miami, Green Bay, Dallas and more. It cites rising kick attempts and debates on foreigners taking over, while players like Yepremian, Marcol, Stenerud and Gogolak discuss pressure and national origin.
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Cyprus
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Petronell
Austria
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Oslo
Norway
Bushey
England
Youngwood
United Nations
National Football League
Miami
Egaro
Yepremian
Skanarea
Green Bay
geChester Marcol
Aeopole
Dallas
Blanda Defends Field Goals as Exciting Part of Game
Raiders veteran George Blanda defends field goals as an exciting part of football while noting his 304 of 306 regular season games. Al Davis questions limits on attempts, arguing fans care about winning and end-zone success. A Falcons upset confirms the thrill of late kicks remains.
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Howard Cosell
ABG Television
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National Football League
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Nicky Mike Mayer
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Lou “Michaels
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Rams Struggle Highlight NFC West Ordeal
Rams coach Chuck Knox faces criticism as the once potent offense stalls against tough defenses. John Hadl’s limited passing and conservative attack leave Harold Jackson, Lawrence McCutcheon, and Jim Bertelsen under pressure while Saint and Viking defenses tighten. Saints prepare to visit the Coliseum as New Orleans aims to blunt Hadl and protect a reshaped run game.
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Pitt Star Hanratty Recovery casts doubt on next game
Washington reporters recount the Steelers game against Pitt with Hanratty's injury clouding plans for Oakland, noting Bradshaw and Joe in contingency. The chaotic play-by-play highlights include Knight and Shanklin connections, and Freitas of San Diego State wins back to back offensive Player of the Week honors from the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.
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Pacific Coast Athletic Assn
Nastase Wins Grand Prix Prize For Second Year
Nastase of Romania became the first man in four years of Grand Prix tennis to win the $55,000 lap prize two years running. He clinched the first prize by winning the French Indoor Open at Paris defeating Stan Smith. The victory, worth 40 points, boosted Nastase to favorite status for the Commercial Union Masters in Boston with three weeks left in the season. he has 573 points, ahead of runner up Tom Okker.
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UCLA Players Face Strain After Deliberate Misses Row
UCLA team tensions surface after Efren Herrera清 questioned strategy and Rodgers criticized deliberate misses. Herrera sat out practice while others filled kicking duties. The article notes tempers over fourth down calls, blocking and tackling concerns, and lists weekly players of the week from Rams, USC, and Cal Lutheran, with Cal Lutheran prepared for Cal Poly.
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Jack Young
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Bill Wilson
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Waller takes interim Chargers post amid coaching overhaul
SVAREhead high states Klein doubted, while Waller, Rams star and first Chargers draft pick, outlines a freewheeling plan to bench Unitas for Wayne Clark or rookie Dan Fouts. Chargers out of playoff race, Waller must show quick improvement to secure a long-term job as Mike Garrett warns of the tough path ahead.
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Wayne Clark
Dan Fouts
Mike Garrett
Pac-8 picks WSU's Johnson vOTERS DECIDE Q's FUTURE
Eric Johnson of Washington State intercepted two passes in a 21 14 football win over Oregon Saturday and was named Pacific-8 Defensive Player of the Week. In Chula Vista the future of the San Diego Conquistadors arena project hinged on a voter decision, with council approval earlier and Citizens Concerned for Chula Vista opposing the plan.
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Vince Star in Green Bay Biopic Portrayal Casts
Bob Flowers explains Rams logo mix while Orange County QB Bob Stewart wears No 15 and channels Bart Starr. The story centers on Vince Lombardi and 1939 Packers first year, Stan Hornung, and actor John Calvin playing Hornung. Hornung values the role at 350000 dollars.
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