NFL Officials Train Hard For Job Standards And Pay
Don Weiss explains the NFL officials selection and review process. Officials undergo years of experience, graded by coaches and league observers, with film reviews and end-of-season decisions on rehiring and pay ranges from 325 to 575 dollars per game. Postseason work offers prestige and higher pay, with crews staying intact barring injuries.
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Controversial 1976 Super Bowl Catch Challenge
The Pittsburgh Steelers long pass to Lynn Swann in the final seconds sparked debate over whether he completed a touchdown. The crowd and officials debated with TV replay and the idea of instant replay in football.
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Indiana Nets Thrilling 77 68 OT Win Over Kentucky
Indiana, ranked No 1, edged Kentucky 77 68 in overtime to stay undefeated at 4 0. Scott May and Kent Benson each scored 27 as Indiana rallied from a 62 58 deficit with 1 45 left in regulation. UCLA beat San Diego State 101 86 behind Richard Washington 28.
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Boys Club Basketball Scores Quick Start
Week one action featured multiple tight wins and notable scorers. Jimmy Ramos led the Warriors in a 39 37 decision over the Mustangs while Steve Palmer added 14 for the Spurs in a 35 30 win over the Broncos.
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Cepeda Bail Hurdle Clears for Friend's Cash Offer
A Cepeda ally said he could raise 5000 in cash to post bail for Orlando Cepeda who is held on marijuana possession charges. The U S magistrate set a Tuesday deadline after Cepeda failed to meet Monday's 4 p m deadline. The friend, a former major leaguer, offered to provide the funds if a repayment date was fixed.
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Indiana barely tops AP poll. Arizona State lands at No. 19
Indiana remains the top pick with 59 of 60 votes as Marquette gains one. Maryland stays No. 2, Notre Dame moves to No. 5 after a 63-60 loss to Indiana. Arizona State debuts at No. 19 while Arizona exits the top 20 after a week of losses.
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Coronado to Fight City Hall in Alpha Omega Basketball Game
Coronado High School teams up faculty and alumni to face Scottsdale City Hall representatives in a charity game for Alpha Omega. The City Hall squad includes Mayor William Jenkins with state senators as referees. KTAR and KOOL-TV will cover the event, with tickets at $1 at the door.
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Titans Begin Fierce Week With Key Arizona Hoop Showdowns
Arcadia 2-1 travels to seventh-ranked Chandler 3-0 tonight at 7 p.m. before hosting fifth-ranked McClintock Friday. Coach Terry Coyle stresses one-game focus as early season tests against ranked foes aim to sharpen the Titans. Injuries linger with guard Mike Naderer near return and forward Dale Lyon doubtful. Arcadia hit 52 percent from the floor in three games, but 60 percent at the line, and their only loss came to Alhambra.
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Evening High School Sports Card With Multiple Octane Matchups
Tonight basketball action features Mesa at Scottsdale and Saguaro at Westwood both at 7 p.m. plus Arcadia at Chandler and Coronado at Tempe. Wrestling hosts Coronado at Mesa and Marcos de Niza at Arcadia at 7 p.m. Softball schedules Scottsdale at Arcadia and Paradise Valley at Chaparral at 3:30 p.m.
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St Theresa's routs Most Holy Trinity 44-4 in opener
St Theresa's defeated Most Holy Trinity 44 to 4 after a dominant first quarter in which St Theresa's scored 21 points. Jim Gourley led the scoring with 12 points, supported by Tom Pranca with eight and John Pinnick five as St Theresa's improves to 2-0 on the year.
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