Redskins' record Super Bowl display shocks Broncos
Washington Redskins exploded for 35 points in the second quarter to crush Denver 42 10 in Super Bowl XXII. MVP Doug Williams threw for 340 yards, Timmy Smith ran for 204 on 22 carries, and Ricky Sanders had 193 receiving yards as Washington set playoff and Super Bowl records. Williams noted team confidence after public doubt, becoming the first black quarterback in a Super Bowl to start and win.
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Williams Shines as Williams Chips Away at Broncos in Super Bowl XXII
Doug Williams, facing doubt from 27 NFL teams, led Washington to a 42 10 victory over Denver in Super Bowl XXII. He played through a root canal hours before the game, throwing for 228 yards and four touchdowns in a dominant second half, earning MVP honors and upstaging John Elway in a historic performance.
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Timmy Smith's record playoff burst shocks NFL world
Washington Redskins rookie Timmy Smith, a Texas Tech alum whose college career was beset by injuries, exploded for a Super Bowl rushing record with 204 yards against the Denver Broncos. Coach Joe Gibbs admitted he miscast Smith earlier, as Smith surpassed legends like Marcus Allen and John Riggins in a single game, changing his team’s championship narrative.
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Gibbs denies interest in Packers post after Super Bowl
Green Bay interviewed the No 2 candidate Lindy Infante while weighing a surprise run at Joe Gibbs after his Super Bowl appearance. Gibbs denied any interest in the Packers job. Packers executives Braatz and Parvis said no offer was made to Infante.
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Chi Chi Rodriguez Dominates Senior Skins in Hawaii
Chi Chi Rodriguez claimed $260,000 on the final day and $360,000 overall at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu to win the inaugural Senior Skins Game. Arnold Palmer earned one skin on day one, Gary Player won one more, while Sam Snead was shut out. Rodriguez sealed fate with a six hole playoff win.
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