New coaches guide defensive powerhouses in NFL playoff push
Bill Walsh and Ray Perkins, new head coaches of 49ers and Giants, emphasize defense as San Francisco hosts New York in Candlestick Park playoff clash. San Francisco led by Joe Montana faces Scott Brunner and Rob Carpenter, with Giants relying on Lawrence Taylor and a strengthened defense after a 9-7 season.
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Cleveland coach backs Bengals over Bills in semifinal
New York Times notes Cleveland coach Sam Rutigliano favors Cincinnati in the American Conference semifinal. He cites Kenny Andersons consistency and the Bengals stronger tight end usage behind a complete defense while Buffalo relies on Joe Ferguson and a powerful running game from Pete Johnson.
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Giants two quarterbacks face looming duel as Super Bowl hopes rise
Giants backup Scott Brunner and starter Phil Simms navigate a tense race for the signal-caller role as they prepare for the Super Bowl playoffs against the 49ers. Each insists on respect, while coach Ray Perkins keeps the question open and the locker room calm. Brunner, 25, gives height and a new dynamic, while Simms, 26, vows to reclaim his job if healthy. The team has two capable leaders, and the outcome rests on training camp choices and on-field health.
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Gumbel leaves sports to join NBC Today show
Bryant Gumbel, a St. Louis native and former host of NFL 81, will become co-host of NBC Today starting Monday. The move follows Joe Garagiola and Barbara Walters's six year run on the show. Gumbel, in his early 30s, studied Russian history at Bates College and rose from editor of Black Sports to NBC announcer. He will be paid about 1 million dollars yearly and NBC intends to reserve him for major events like the World Series and NCAA basketball playoffs. The page also notes prep basketball ticket news, Kansas scheduling quirks, and St. Louis Blues season highlights.
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