Attendance Woes Knot NFL Season Opener Buzz
In Pontiac Michigan the NFL opens amid public relations headwinds from drug and gambling scandals. Openers show slumping crowds with Buffalo drawing 78,727 and Cleveland at 70,087 while the Raiders draw 37,000 in Los Angeles. The piece questions fan enthusiasm, pricing, and the league’s policing of off-field issues as possible causes. Quarterback Brian Sipe tops Browns history with seven TD passes this season.
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Browns face Bengals after 31-26 win over Lions
Cleveland coach Sam Rutigliano stressed patience but wants wins as the Browns seek improvement by midseason after opening 2-0 with a Monday loss to Minnesota and a Sunday victory over Detroit. He dismissed Cincinnati’s record, expects a tough Thursday game, and noted Pete Johnson’s suspension and Ken Anderson’s neck injury. The Bengals’ offense misses Johnson but plans to push Cleveland hard.
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Former stars praise grid evolution across five decades
Elyria’s Doug Gerber and three more prep standouts from 1930 to 1980 recall changing routines. Gerber notes three-a-day practices in the late 1960s, no off-season programs, and players supplying some gear. Other alumni discuss shifts in training, multi-sport participation, and evolving equipment standards.
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Chargers Ground Game Grounds Chiefs in Mon Night Win
Don Coryell found a stout defense to slow San Diego's aerial attack and the Chargers rushed for 191 yards, controlling tempo and clinching a 17-14 victory over Kansas City. Dan Fouts led a decisive 80‑yard, five‑play drive ending with Wes Chandler’s 12‑yard TD pass with 1:45 remaining.
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Bruce: final quarter critical in Buckeyes at Oklahoma
Ohio State coach Earle Bruce cautions that the national TV showdown with Oklahoma will be decided in the fourth quarter. He notes turnovers and kicking errors could swing the game and recalls his six losses to Oklahoma while at Iowa State. The 3:50 p.m. EDT kickoff is on ABC-TV.
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Timely Hits Elude Tribe in Loss to Tigers
Cleveland Indians lost 5-1 to Detroit at Tiger Stadium as Bert Blyleven, starting his third game in a month, hit three batters. He lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up nine hits, two walks, and failing to command his curveball, with Enos Cabell collecting three hits for the Tigers.
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