Friendly rivals Browns host Steelers in crucial AFC Central clash
Browns coach Marty Schottenheimer praised his players after a 27 14 loss to the Raiders. Cleveland and Cincinnati were tied for first at 7 4 in the AFC Central heading into a pivotal clash with the Steelers.
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Noll blasts officials after Browns win in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh coach Chuck Noll says the Browns and NFL referees targeted the Steelers this season. He hopes officiating in the rematch in Cleveland won’t influence the game as much as the Oct. 5 27 24 loss in Pittsburgh when Earnest Byner´s 4 yard run after a roughing the kicker penalty proved decisive.
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Ohio State hosts Michigan in THE GAME at Ohio Stadium
Ohio State coach Earle Bruce compares his 9-2 team to a rejuvenated prize fighter as it prepares to face Michigan. The nationally televised game at 12:17 p.m. will decide the Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl berth against Arizona State.
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Schembechler pushes Wolverines to forget loss before OSU
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler seeks signs from players after a stunning loss to Minnesota. He warns against dwelling on defeat as the Wolverines prepare for the Ohio State showdown in Columbus this Saturday. Michigan sits 9-1 overall and 6-1 in the season.
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Area schools dominate All Northeastern Ohio District football picks
The Associated Press released the All Northeastern Ohio District football teams with 26 first-team and 24 second-team selections. Clearview's Rudy Celestino earned Class A Lineman of the Year, and St Edward's Chris Williams was Class AAA Back of the Year. First-team offense features Eric Bush and Lamar Jackson of Elyria, Lance Ference of Berea, John Aerni of Westlake, and Williams. defense includes Devin Bryant, Bob Lenart, Mike Crum, and Mike Carrico. Second team honors pick several players from Berea, Elyria, Lorain, and more, with Coach of the Year Dan Hoffman and Lineman of the Year Paul Long among noted awards.
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Vermilion Lineman Haber Wins Lombardi Award
Vermilion High offensive lineman Mark Haber, six foot six and 270 pounds, won the Lombardi Award for the area s best blocker. He accepted amid applause at the Fall Sports Banquet and plans to visit Ohio State and Michigan as colleges court his talents.
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Jackson and Whitney top Elyria football banquet
Elyria High honored tailback Lamar Jackson as most valuable player and linebacker Dan Whitney with the Sportsmanship Award. Jackson set a school career rushing mark and earned All Buckeye Conference honors, while Whitney led the defense with 192 points and 72 solo tackles as Elyria posted a 5-5 season. Coach Bill Jones praised Whitney's quiet intensity and conduct.
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