Mayberry vs Super Bowl XXIV a quirky TV pairing
Fans compare a CBS telecast of Super Bowl XXIV with a rerun of The Andy Griffith Show. The piece mixes game recaps and Mayberry antics, noting Elway’s Broncos struggles and Montana’s 49ers strong showing while Sheriff Andy Taylor and Aunt Bee humorously weather the clash.
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Mayberry Commentary Skewers Broncos Escape of Moonshiners
In this spoofed broadcast, Denver trounces by San Francisco 55 to 10 as Elway struggles and Aunt Bee faces birthday disappointments. Mayberry antics include moonshine fugitives, a self construction kit jailbreak, and colorful banter from Madden and Summerall. The tale closes with Aunt Bee celebrating, lessons learned, and Denver weathering a rough halftime.
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Broncos Fall Flat as 49ers Dominate Super Bowl Rematch
Denver exhale turns to sting after a 55 10 shellacking by San Francisco as John Elway struggles in the big game. Montana and the 49ers carve open the Broncos with a potent offense and stifling defense proving Denver’s golf bag of woes still lacks answers.
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Notre Dame recruit Dorsey Levens reconsiders college choice
Notre Dame freshman Dorsey Levens visited Syracuse and Dowdell's dorm and briefly wondered about choosing Syracuse. He says he never seriously questioned his Notre Dame decision and acknowledges strong competition for tailback at ND while noting Owens will depart. Levens recalls Holtz's demanding style and his homesickness fading with time.
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Notre Dame recruit questions Syracuse national pull
Levens says he considered leaving South Bend for independence and experience away from home. He still hopes to play college football at Notre Dame to face Syracuse at home for family support. He questions why Syracuse does not recruit nationally after two eight win seasons.
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SU lands Womack as recruit amid mixed SU turnout
Aldine star Womack, praised as best option quarterback in Texas, commits to Syracuse after leading his team to the state tournament quarterfinals and posting a 3.0 GPA. He is joined by four other SU signees, while three targets chose elsewhere or de-committed. Damon Wilson to Georgia Tech, Justin McLemore considering Baylor Texas UCLA, Olando Dulin likely to WVU or Tennessee.
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Pitt Tackle Edges Toward Pro Football Decision
Pitt defensive tackle Marc Spindler neared a choice to skip his final college season and turn pro after a Kansas City doctor declared his right knee in excellent shape. The assessment keeps him eligible to enter the NFL draft in April.
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