Gridiron myths and the rise of short quarterbacks
Chronicles trends in pro football from expanding NFL to 32 teams, the running game resurgence, college coaches in the pros, the draft, and the ascent of smaller quarterbacks. The piece contrasts height myths with players like Pat Haden and predicts more undersized passers, quipping on talent dilution and paradigm shifts.
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NFL
Simpsons
Foremans
McCutcheons
Harrises
Paytons
George Herbert Allen
Willie Shoemaker
Eiffel Tower
Oxford
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Pat Haden
Los Angeles Rams
Toe
Pat
Haden
Rams
Terry Bradshaw
Bert Jones
Ken Anderson
Dan Pastorini
America
Correct skiing stance for balance in motion
A teaching excerpt explains the ideal way to stand on skis to maintain balance. It emphasizes forward knee bends, flexed ankles, rounded shoulders, and a slight forward lean to prevent falling backward, with guidance on weight distribution on the balls of the feet for steadiness.
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Wright
Almon Gonghi
Dorsett's Hundred Yard Dash Tests Georgia in Sugar Bowl
Pitt freshman Tony Dorsett rose to stardom with 101 yard and 104 yard showings in two Athens meetings. Coach Vince Dooley, wary of Dorsett, plots a cautious defense and ball control as No. 1 Pitt meets fifth-ranked Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Majors departs after this season.
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Pittsburgh Panthers
Pitt
Pasadena
Jine
Fabian
New Orleans
Tony Dorsett
University of Pittsburgh
Athens
Georgia
Vince Dooley
Bulldogs
Dooley
Dorsett
Panthers
Johnny Majors
New Orleans Superdome
University of Tennessee
College on NBC pro on CBS Battle of baskets starts
New York AP reports a first time regular network clash of college and pro basketball as NBC opens 10 Sunday national college games featuring No. 1 Michigan vs South Carolina and Houston vs UCLA while CBS counters with NBA games through the playoffs. NBC touts college edge, CBS emphasizes pro star power. ABC plans Wide World of Sports and other programs, leaving room for possible ABC gains.
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New York
NBC
Michigan
South Carolina
Houston
UCLA
CBS
TVS
NBA
Maryland
North Carolina
United States
Buffalo
Knicks
Kentucky
Eddie Eishorn
Boston Celtics
Red Auerbach
Brent Musburger
Don Criqui
Gary Bender
Jerry Gross
Mendy Rudolph
Lenny Wilkins
Billy Cunningham
Dick Enberg
Billy Packer
ABC
Hilko Named Oak Hills Pro In Lorain Golf Club
Jeff Hilko, 22, has been named head golf pro at Lorain’s Oak Hills Golf Tennis and Swimming Club, replacing Don Shoemaker. A Lorain native and Admiral King alumnus, Hilko has worked under Rich Casabella and Jack Peck and is nearing Class A status. He previously assisted at Elyria Country Club and Boca Del Mar, returning to Elyria before taking the Oak Hills post. He resides at 2638 W 37th St Lorain.
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Jeff Hilko
Lorain
Oak Hills
Hilko
Don Shoemaker
Rich Casabella
Elyria Country Club
Jack Peck
William Knight
Elyria
Knight
Admiral King
Admirals
Lorain High
Jayvee
Peck
Boca del Mar Country Club
Boca Raton
Fila
Cincinnati cage coach unhappy with attendance
University of Cincinnati basketball coach Gale Catlett laments low home attendance despite a top ranking. Five home games drew an average of 3,646 fans at Riverfront Coliseum, well below capacity, with Catlett calling out apathy as fans opt to skip games despite strong on-court performance and a 5 point win over St Louis after a Miami University victory.
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Miami University
Oxford
Bearcats
St. Louis
Cincinnati
High Stakes Orange Bowl Preview Between Ohio State and Colorado
Mallory predicts a balanced showdown with a slight Ohio State edge as the Buckeyes chase a return to national glory. Colorado seeks to disrupt the favored No. 1 squad while coaches stress preparation and experience for bowl pressure.
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Hil
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Southern California
Whit
Dola
Colorado
Louisiana State
Two 18 foot vaulters set for Knights of Columbus meet
Two elite 18 foot vaulters, Dan Ripley and Larry Jessee, are entered for the 37th annual Knights of Columbus Track Meet February 12 at the Coliseum in Cleveland. Ripley, former world indoor record holder, is noted for his past performances and Olympic ambitions, while Jessee, an NCAA champion with Texas at El Paso, recently impressed in European meets. Tickets are on sale at the Coliseum box office and K of C office. prices listed as 7.59, 6.50, HM and 6.0. For details contact Coliseum, meet HQ, or county offices.
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Cleveland
Knights of Columbus
The
Coliseum
Dan Ripler
Larry Jessee
Miamisburg
Ohio
University of Texas At
el Paso
Tadeusz Stusarski
Poland
Rieti
France
Sheraton-Cleveland
Akron
Lorain
Lake
Balser Earned First Team Honors in Wooster Classic
Wooster native Fred Balser of Elyria High led the Fighting Scots with 16 points in the Wooster Classic title game, but his team fell 3-82 in overtime to Clarion State. Balser was the only Fighting Scot named to tournament honors.
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Wooster
Elyria High
Fred Balser
Clarion State
Balser
High school sports sked dates and matchups
A dense high school schedule lists boys and girls basketball games across multiple leagues and conferences, with wrestling and other matchups noted. Notable teams include Elyria West, Berea, Shaw, Midpark, Lakewood, Lorain, Admiral King, Southview, Midview, Vermilion, and Buckeye, among others, with cross-town, non conference, and league contests across Monday through Saturday.
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Clearview
Elyria West
Lake Erie League
Berea
Shaw
Westlake
Southview
Admiral King
Sandusky
Keystone
Midview
Highland
Buckeye
North Ridgeville
Avon
South Amherst
Vermilion
Avon Lake
Amherst
Elyria
Brookside
Lorain
Catholic
Midview Bay
Oberlin
Olmsted Falls
North Royalton
Black River
Wellington
Huron
Cloverleaf
Columbia
North Olmsted
Friday Bays
Lakeland
Rocky River
Bay North Olmsted
Medina
Olmsted
Fairview
Columba Lutheran West
Firelands
New London
Norwalk St. Paul
Mapleton
South Central
Monroeville
Edison
Western Reserve
Midpark
Norwalk
Upper Sandusky
Strongsville
Elyria Catholic
Holy Name
University School
St Joe
Lake Catholic
Benedictine
Chanel
Mansfield Temple
Elyria Christian Academy
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Elyria, O
Sar Melvin Durslag
Jean-Claude Killy
United Reature Synsicate Inc
Howard Smith
Washington
W. 37Th St. Lorain
Philadelphia
Boston
van WY
Bouxton
S. Antonio
Orleans
Atlanta
Denver
Detroit
Karas City
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Golden State
Phoenix
New York Nets
New York Knicks
Bouston
Chicago
Portland
Campbell
Gable
Montreal
Pillleigh
Detroit Va
SB Washington
Ademas
Boston Aus
Toremore
Ceveland Num
Gamer Atlortt
New York Rangers
Colorado Sancesar
Phitedcifhia
Buffaln
Prewtburgh
Boxton
Minneedta
St Louis
New York Islanders
Ple
Ouf
Armory
Riverfront Coliseum
Catlett
Marquette
Bill Jenike
Witermn
Big Eight
Oklahoma State
Mallory
Buffaloes
Nbc-Tv
Big Ten
George Hill
Buckeres
Ripley
San Jose
U. S
Osher
Jeser
Europe
Fremont
Rose Mansfield
Marion
Findlay
Kiepem
Medina Chis Nex-Cesserein
Es Elyria West
Huron Lake
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