Winning: Learning How is a Difficult Task
The article argues that winning hinges on a coachable "something extra" and the ability to learn how to win, not just talent. It cites Virginia, Alabama, Penn State, UCLA, and Millersville State College, noting coaches like Bryant and Wooden and teams that develop a winning tradition through repeated practice.
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University of Virginia
Virginia
Cavaliers
North Carolina State
Clemson
Navy
Alabama
Bear Bryant
Joe Peterno
Penn State
Westwood
John Wooden
UCLA
Bruins
Millersville State College
Pennsylvania
Gene Carpenter
Millersville
Handley
Ron Lindon
Dick Bestwick
Bestwick
Alabama Retains Top AP Football Ranking Amidst Upsets
Alabama holds first in The Associated Press poll after a 27-17 comeback win over Tennessee. Nebraska moves to second after a 36-0 thrashing of Oklahoma State, with USC rising to third following a 42-23 victory over Notre Dame.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Nebraska
Texas
Tennessee
Oklahoma State
Southern California
Stanford
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Razorbacks
Southern Methodist
Houston
Cougars
North Carolina
Purdue
Navy
Wake Forest
Washington
Michigan
BYU
Auburn
North Carolina State
Pitt
Demon Deacons
Maryland
N.C. State
Steelers rout Broncos 42 7 in primetime showdown
Pittsburgh overwhelmed Denver 42-7 as Terry Bradshaw threw for 267 yards and two TDs while Franco Harris gained 121 yards and two scores. The win puts Pittsburgh 6-2 atop the AFC Central, while Denver sinks to 5-3.
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Denver Broncos
Pittsburgh Steelers
Terry Bradshaw
Denver
Craig Morton
Steelers
Cincinnati
Houston
Bradshaw
Franco Harris
Broncos
Oakland
Chuck Noll
Noll
Sam Diego
Harris
Sidney Thornton
Bob Swenson
Thornton
Steeler
Anthony Anderson
Morton
Haven Moses
Affirmed Retired to Stud Ending Bid for Match Race
Affirmed, the 1978 Triple Crown winner, has been retired to stud by trainer Laz Barrera at Aqueduct for Harbor View Farm owner Louis Wolfson ending speculation of a Spec tacular Bid matchup. The 4-year-old son of Exclusive Native skipped grass and worked a slow mile Sunday, leading Barrera to call the decision in the colt’s best interests.
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New York
Affirmed
Bud Delp
Laz Barrera
Aqueduct
Harbor View Farm
Louis Wolfson
Wolfson
Barrera
Laffit Pincay
Pincay
Delp
Spectacular Bid
Laurel
Bid
Belmont Park
Conflicting Careers Challenge Jo Jo Starbuck Terry Bradshaw
Jo Jo Starbuck and Terry Bradshaw, famed Olympic skater and football star, discuss marriage under public scrutiny and career conflicts. They say pressures are tremendous but their relationship remains strong as Jo Jo tours and Terry continues on the field.
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Jo Jo
Jo Jo Starbuck
U.S
Pittsburgh
Terry Bradshaw
Theo
Terry
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