Browns Fans React To Steelers OT Loss In Layton Voices
In a crowd of local reactions, TIM GENSMANN of LORAIN says Pittsburgh was better and Franco Harris dominated. PAUL SENNHENN of VERMILION laments Sipe’s late decisions but notes the breaks favored the Steelers. KAY POMEROY of ELYRIA and STEVE STARK of GRAFTON applaud the game and Pittsburgh’s win, while NANCY DIEDERICK of ELYRIA cheers for her team.
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Browns fans weigh in after Browns lose to Steelers in overtime
Local readers from Elyria to Grafton share reactions to the Browns 35 point output and a costly overtime penalty. Opinions vary on defense faults, offensive lines, and coach Rutigliano as Cleveland fans debate if the team can soon become a super squad.
Browns push Steelers to OT but fall short at Three Rivers
The Cleveland Browns forced overtime with the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium but lost 33-30. Matt Bahr kicked a 37-yard field goal with nine seconds left in overtime, giving Pittsburgh the win as Browns QB Brian Sipe threw for 353 yards and five TDs earlier, setting Cleveland single season records in completions and yardage.
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Right call on toss at wrong place Browns overtimes lore
Cleveland Browns relied on coin toss advantage but faced woes at Three Rivers Stadium where they have never won. The piece recounts seven overtime games in two years, Don Cockroft field goals, and notable OT moments from 1977 to 1978 including wins over the Patriots and Bengals and a loss to the Steelers at Pittsburgh.
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Cavaliers ride Carrs to 112 103 win over Nets
Cavaliers beat New Jersey 112 103 as Kenny Carr and Austin Carr combined for 13 points in a decisive fourth quarter run. Randy Smith led Cleveland with 25 points while the Nets were slowed by 40.4 percent shooting and a late surge by the Cavs on their home court.
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