Dolphins seek back to back: Attitude fuels dynasty talk
Miami, 1973 champions, rely on mental attitude reinforced by coach Don Shula. The offense racked NFL records with two 1,000 yard rushers, including Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris. Griese returns amid injury history, while Warfield and Briscoe pace a veteran receiving corps and stout defense led by Scott, Anderson, and Yupremian.
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Fairbanks Faces Tough Debut as Patriots Coach
New England coach Chuck Fairbanks enters his NFL debut with a 3-11 team that ranked 192 points for and 446 against last season. He notes needed improvements, emphasizes Plunkett’s health, and outlines draft additions including Hannah Cunningham and Stingley while wary of defense and potential late adjustmentssuch as a possible Wishbone if needed.
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Alabama
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Southern California
Darryl Stingley
Purdue
Carl Garrett
Chicago Bears
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Oklahoma
Brian Dowling
Bengals Backfield In Flux As Anderson Pace Hopes Rise
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown seeks a bigger, faster backfield led by third year QB Ken Anderson and a blocking bruiser in Charles Clark. The plan hinges on Clark’s development, Anderson’s efficiency after a club record 1918 yards, and added receivers Isaac Curtis and Charlie Joiner to boost a sputtering attack.
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Houston
Isaac Curtis
San Diego State
Bridgewater Eagles rely on defense amid rebuilding on offense
Bridgewater State faces a tough schedule and rebuilding lines as 15 lettermen return. Senior QB Mike Arnett and All-Mason Dixon HB Chris Sizemore lead a strong backfield while the offensive line lacks experience. Defense returns with depth concerns, eyeing a late rise if line play sharpens before key Mason-Dixon clashes.
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Larry Maxey
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Osborne to Lead Nebraska Huskers After Devaney
Lincoln AP reports Tom Osborne takes over as Nebraska head coach succeeding Bob Devaney who retires as athletic director. Devaney leaves a 101-22 record with nine bowls and three straight Orange Bowls, while 39 lettermen return including quarterback David Hamm and receivers Revelle and Frosty Anderson. The Huskers open Sept 8 at Lincoln against UCLA, a top wishbone foe.
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