Hatfield takes Clemson reins amid fan and NCAA storm
Ken Hatfield becomes Clemson football's 22nd coach amid controversy over Danny Ford's resignation. Alumni dissidents, NCAA scrutiny, and potential player boycott cloud the transition as Hatfield aims to rebuild trust, lead with a proven bowl-track record, and steady the program.
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Montana's Joe Montana Ranked Best Ever QB by Coaches and Chiefs
The piece gathers praise from teammates and opponents as Super Bowl XXIV nears. It highlights Montana's record as the highest rated QB, three Super Bowl wins, and a knack for quick, decisive throws within Bill Walsh's system.
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Super teams arrive in town amid little hype
The Broncos and 49ers push toward Super Bowl week with players sheltered from crowds and no curfews initially. Reeves stresses focus while Bowlen bikes daily, and DeBartolo greets players. Media presence outweighs fan turnout as arrival unfolds.
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Jets poised to hire Perles as next head coach
The Jets interview process narrows to George Perles, a four-time Super Bowl veteran, with reports that he has accepted terms pending contract talks. Jets GM Dick Steinberg says a coach will be named soon, amid competing reports and prior offers to Perles.
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West Wins Shrine Game in Thrilling TV Finale
In Stanford California the East-West Shrine Game drew a record 78 000 fans and a national audience. The West edged the East 22 2 on a last second field goal as Tony Rice and Anthony Thompson shined for Notre Dame and Indiana. Troy Taylor and James Williams were standout local heroes and coaches praised the entertaining all star clash.
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Wooden hurt in East-West Don Lowe
The East-West Classic story centers on Wooden family member Terry Wooden who may have a knee injury from the all-star game ahead of the NFL scouting combines starting Jan. 31 at the Hoosier Dome. Baker and coach Dick MacPherson emphasize not delaying seniors from playing, noting the game supports Shriner Hospitals and has raised nearly 11 million dollars.
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