Computer predicts Jets to face Cowboys in Super Bowl XVII
A Bud Goode Univac computer forecast the New York Jets versus Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl on Jan 30. The expert notes statistics can guide, but human performance on the field decides outcomes, with praise for San Diego’s high octane passing offense yet weak defense.
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NFL's top clubs dominate the January playoff field
In a postseason weekend that reshaped rosters, masterful passers like Dan Fouts, Joe Theismann, Don Shula's Dolphins, Jim Plunkett, and others propelled their teams into the next round. The running game still mattered, but the 1980s passing era dominated as Rozelle trims the field to eight.
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Major bowls seek to delay invitational date
SAN DIEGO The post season committee of the NCAA convention discussed delaying New Year’s Day bowl invitations until after Thanksgiving or early December. Four bowls Cotton Fiesta Orange Sugar aim to end last minute bids, with Rose automatic by Pac 10 Big 10 titles. April meetings planned to refine plan, though Independence and Holiday bowls worry about promotional time.
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Fred Sims Eyes Transfer To ASU After Fullback Move
Sophomore tailback Fred Sims of Oklahoma says he plans to transfer to Arizona State after balking at fullback duties. The Tucson native, who starred at Sunnyside High School, gained 77 yards in the Fiesta Bowl loss to ASU and may sit out 1983 if he transfers, with two years of eligibility remaining.
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USFL to sign SMU star James Washington as Federals draft pick
The United States Football League poised to announce the signing of SMU third team All-America running back Craig James by the Washington Federals. James, a key part of SMU’s 11 0 1 season with 938 rushing yards, 218 receiving yards, and a 44.9 yard punting average, was the fourth overall pick in the USFL draft and second all time in SWC yardage behind Dickerson.
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Ross Beats Clark In Eight Despite Referee Overturn
Stanley Ross of Philadelphia fought Woody Clark of Fayetteville, N C to an eight round unanimous decision in Atlantic City. Referee Duane Babick’s ruling was overturned by state Athletic Commissioner Joe Walcott who allowed the bout to continue. Ross led on all three cards before the final round stoppage, with Babick stopping the action after Clark’s right hand.
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Walsh admits drug abuse weighs on coaching decision
Redwood City California AP Bill Walsh says cocaine abuse has hurt the San Francisco 49ers and is prevalent across the NFL He may quit as coach to focus on general manager duties He has asked Mike White and John Robinson about the job but they declined Walsh notes time away from players might give a clearer view of the drug problem and acknowledges its broad societal presence.
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Controversial proposal 48 divides black university leaders
At the NCAA convention in San Diego two black university presidents criticize proposal 48 which would raise math English and science course counts and SAT or ACT scores for athletic scholarships. They decry the rule as discriminatory and argue it targets black athletes while proponents cite integrity and academic standards.
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