Rice shines as 49ers crush Broncos in Super Bowl rout
In New Orleans, Jerry Rice torched Denver with three touchdown catches as San Francisco routed the Broncos 55-10. Rice raved about Montana's brilliance while dismissing pregame Denver bravado and noted the team’s focus on avoiding intimidation.
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Montana bombs Denver in dominant Super Bowl win
San Francisco overwhelmed Denver as Joe Montana tied and set Super Bowl records. Rice scored three TDs and Montana avoided pressure, hitting receivers repeatedly while the 49ers outgained the Broncos 461 to 167. The game marked a sixth straight conference title and a 240 to 82 series score edge.
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Seifert Savors Super Win After Niners Rout Broncos
George Seifert savors becoming the second coach to win a Super Bowl in his first season after the 49ers crushed the Denver Broncos 55 10 in Super Bowl XXIV. He praises the team, staff and owner while acknowledging the pressure to follow Bill Walsh.
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