Rattay and Long named top district coaches in AP list
Elyria Catholic’s Al McKinney earns Back of the Year in Class AA while Jim Rattay of Lorain Catholic leads Panthers toward a state final. Vern Long of Westlake shares Class AAA Coach of the Year honors with Brecksville and Steve Vadini.
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Lions crush Steelers on Thanksgiving in Silverdome
Detroit routed Pittsburgh 45-3 as the Lions boosted their NFC Central hopes while the Steelers endured a string of injuries and turnovers. Eric Hipple led the offense with two TD passes to Ulysses Norris, and Detroit’s defense harassed quarterbacks Stoudt and Malone.
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Stoudt Faces Asterisk Burden After Tough Lions Loss
Cliff Stoudt endures a sour season as Steelers fans fixate on Terry Bradshaw's absence. He laments constant comparison while Detroit's defense intercepts four passes in a 45-3 setback. Steelers coach Chuck Noll previously signaled Bradshaw's absence, leaving Stoudt to shoulder heavy pressure without a clear replacement.
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Browns expect Sipe to start vs Colts despite rest
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Sipe sat out two practice days to rest a sore arm but Coach Sam Rutigliano said he should start Sunday against the Baltimore Colts. Sipe, 34, expects to start each of the four remaining regular season games. The Browns are 7-5 in the AFC Central and must win to gain one game on the division lead held by the Steelers.
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Browns aim for third straight shutout against Colts
Cleveland, 7 5, has not allowed a point in eight quarters and eyes a third consecutive shutout at home vs Baltimore. Colts, 6 6, failed to score in last five quarters. Cousineau leads Browns in tackles and helps anchor a developing defense.
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