C T picks prep conference champions for football season
The Chronicle-Telegram forecasts six conference races with Elyria Catholic favored to win the NCC but facing a tough path. Fremont tops the Buckeye picks with Lorain, Sandusky, Findlay close. Other titles include Lake Catholic moving to Crown and Shoremen vs Demons in SWC. Consensus figures list Fremont, Lorain, Sandusky, Findlay, Elyria among top votes.
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Clearview
Midview
Lakeland
Firelands
Westlake
Avon Lake
Bay
North Olmsted
Shoremen
Edison
Black River
St Paul
New London
Buckeyes Set To Top Wolverines In 1977 Gridiron Race
Ohio State looks to upset Michigan on November 19 to claim the Big Ten title and Rose Bowl bid. The Buckeyes must first beat Oklahoma on September 24 to stay in national contention. Michigan enters as favorite with Rick Leach at quarterback and Harlan Huckeby at tailback, while Illinois aims to rebound behind 12 returning starters.
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Oklahoma
Michigan State
Ohio State
Hay Griffin
Michigan
Wolverines
Rick Leach
Harlan Huckeby
Bengals Poised For Dominant AFC Central Finish In 1977
The AFC Central race hinges on Cincinnati and Pittsburgh with Cleveland and Houston in mixed form. Cincinnati builds a 34 defense and pairs Boobie Clark Pete Johnson and Archie Griffin with Isaac Curtis to boost a balanced attack. Pittsburgh battles injuries and changes in the linebacking corps while relying on Bradshaw Swann Harris and a strong line to compete. Cleveland projects progress behind Brian Sipe and Greg Pruitt as youth adds polish, though depth and schedule pose early tests. Houston aims to rebound after a rough finish, reshaping their offense with draft focus on backfield and receiving threats.
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Ken Anderson
Bengals
Bob Brown
Boobie Clark
Pete Johnson
Ohio
OSU
Isaac Curtis
Browns
Cleveland
Mike Phipps
Chicago Bears
Brian Sipe
Greg Pruitt
Pruitt
Mike
Eddie Payton
Larry Poole
Bob Jackson
New England
Pittsburgh
Oakland
Brownies
Pro and College Roundups by Miller Pro Analyst Don Miller
Chronicle-Telegram football analyst Don Miller compiles pro and college roundups after months of research and scouting. His season predictions last year achieved over W percent accuracy using his personal rating system and extensive publication review.
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Oakland Raiders Favored To Return To Super Bowl
The column projects the Oakland Raiders as 1990s champions set to reach the Super Bowl in January. It weighs possible opponents Dallas Los Angeles Minnesota and argues divisions and wild cards hinge on matchups with Pittsburgh Cincinnati Baltimore Washington Chicago San Francisco and others contending for a spot.
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Baltimore
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Washington
Chicago
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Findlay
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Admiral King
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Rod Gerald
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Terry Bradshaw
Lynn Swann
Swann
Paul Warfield
Bradshaw
Tighler
Franco Harris
Rocky Bleier
Mel Blount
Andy Russell
Jack Ham
Jack Lambert
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