Sunday, January 06, 2019
NFL Playoffs: Chargers Hold Off Ravens To Earn Shot At Pats In Foxborough; Eagles Hold Off Bears On Road, Get Saints In Big Easy
The opening round of the NFL Playoffs is set to conclude on Sunday with two games.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Baltimore:
Michael Badgley kicked a franchise playoff-record five field goals as the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Baltimore Ravens 23-17 in an opening-round playoff contest.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Quarterback Nick Foles threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate with 56 seconds remaining as the Philadelphia Eagles kept alive their Super Bowl title defense by holding off the Chicago Bears 16-15 on the road.
The Bears' Cody Parkey (an ex-Eagle) saw his would-be game-winning 43-yard field goal attempt with ten seconds remaining blocked.
Here's the schedule for the Divisional Playoff Round:
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday @ 1:35 PM Pacific Time (NBC)
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Los Angeles Chargers @ New England Patriots, Sunday @ 10:05 AM Pacific Time (CBS)
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
Dallas Cowboys @ Los Angeles Rams, Saturday @ 5:15 PM Pacific Time (FOX)
At New Orleans:
Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints, Sunday @ 1:40 PM Pacific Time (FOX)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Baltimore:
Michael Badgley kicked a franchise playoff-record five field goals as the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Baltimore Ravens 23-17 in an opening-round playoff contest.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Quarterback Nick Foles threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate with 56 seconds remaining as the Philadelphia Eagles kept alive their Super Bowl title defense by holding off the Chicago Bears 16-15 on the road.
The Bears' Cody Parkey (an ex-Eagle) saw his would-be game-winning 43-yard field goal attempt with ten seconds remaining blocked.
Here's the schedule for the Divisional Playoff Round:
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday @ 1:35 PM Pacific Time (NBC)
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Los Angeles Chargers @ New England Patriots, Sunday @ 10:05 AM Pacific Time (CBS)
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
Dallas Cowboys @ Los Angeles Rams, Saturday @ 5:15 PM Pacific Time (FOX)
At New Orleans:
Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints, Sunday @ 1:40 PM Pacific Time (FOX)
Saturday, January 05, 2019
Vikings Upend Griz In Missoula In OT ThrillerH
At Missoula, Montana:
Holland Woods, who scored 28 points, hit two clutch free throws on Saturday as the Portland State Vikings (6-8 overall, 1-2 in Big Sky play) snapped their five-game losing streak by knocking off the Montana Grizzlies (10-5, 3-1) 77-74 in overtime.
Kendal Manuel paced the Grizzlies with 22 points (hitting all ten free throws).
It was the Vikings' first victory in Missoula since 2008---when they skewered the Griz in their biggest margin of victory ever over a Division I opponent (108-56).
Holland Woods, who scored 28 points, hit two clutch free throws on Saturday as the Portland State Vikings (6-8 overall, 1-2 in Big Sky play) snapped their five-game losing streak by knocking off the Montana Grizzlies (10-5, 3-1) 77-74 in overtime.
Kendal Manuel paced the Grizzlies with 22 points (hitting all ten free throws).
It was the Vikings' first victory in Missoula since 2008---when they skewered the Griz in their biggest margin of victory ever over a Division I opponent (108-56).
Beavers Knock Off Ducks On Road In Civil War Game----And Conference Opener
At Eugene, Oregon:
Tres Tinkle scored 28 points on Saturday as the Oregon State Beavers (9-4 overall, 1-0 in Pac-12 play) knocked off the Oregon Ducks (9-5, 0-1) 77-72 on the road in the latest edition of the Civil War basketball game, which also acted as the Pac-12 Conference opener for both schools.
The victory marked the first conference-opening victory for the Beavers since 1993.
Tres Tinkle scored 28 points on Saturday as the Oregon State Beavers (9-4 overall, 1-0 in Pac-12 play) knocked off the Oregon Ducks (9-5, 0-1) 77-72 on the road in the latest edition of the Civil War basketball game, which also acted as the Pac-12 Conference opener for both schools.
The victory marked the first conference-opening victory for the Beavers since 1993.
Pilots Drop Conference Opener Against LMU In LA
At Los Angeles:
Joe Quintana scored a career-high 19 points on Saturday as Loyola Marymount (13-3 overall, 1-1 in WCC play) defeated the visiting Portland Pilots (7-9, 0-1) 76-64.
Jo Jo Walker scored 20 points to pace the Pilots, who dropped their West Coast Conference opener.
Jo Jo Walker scored 20 points to pace the Pilots, who dropped their West Coast Conference opener.
Colts and Cowboys Take Saturday Wins As NFL Playoffs Open
The National Football League Playoffs opened on Saturday with two games.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
Quarterback Andrew Luck threw for 222 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Indianapolis Colts upended the Houston Texans 21-7 on the road, earning them a trip to Kansas City for next weekend's divisional playoff against the Chiefs.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Arlington, Texas:
Dak Prescott threw for 226 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score while Ezekiel Elliot ran for 137 yards and still another TD as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the visiting Seattle Seahawks 24-22 in their opening round contest.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
Quarterback Andrew Luck threw for 222 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Indianapolis Colts upended the Houston Texans 21-7 on the road, earning them a trip to Kansas City for next weekend's divisional playoff against the Chiefs.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Arlington, Texas:
Dak Prescott threw for 226 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score while Ezekiel Elliot ran for 137 yards and still another TD as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the visiting Seattle Seahawks 24-22 in their opening round contest.
Friday, January 04, 2019
Here's Another AFL Game Program Front Cover
Here's the front of the official program of the Boston Patriots' November 18, 1960 AFL home game against the Dallas Texans.
The Patriots played their home games at Boston University (Nickerson) Field from 1960 to 1962.
The Patriots played their home games at Boston University (Nickerson) Field from 1960 to 1962.
Here's A Rare AFL Find
Here's the front cover of the official program of the first-ever home game of the American Football League's New York Titans, set for September 16, 1960 against the Boston Patriots.
The Polo Grounds was home to the Titans/Jets from 1960 through 1963.
The Polo Grounds were demolished in 1964.
The Polo Grounds was home to the Titans/Jets from 1960 through 1963.
The Polo Grounds were demolished in 1964.
Vikes Fall To Cats In Bozeman
At Bozeman, Montana:
Tyler Hall converted six three-point shot en route to a 32-point night on Thursday as the Montana State Bobcats (5-8 overall, 2-1 in Big Sky play) defeated the visiting Portland State Vikings (5-8, 0-2) 98-88.
Harald Frey added 25 points (go along with seven assists and six rebounds) to the Bobcats' coffers.
Tyler Hall converted six three-point shot en route to a 32-point night on Thursday as the Montana State Bobcats (5-8 overall, 2-1 in Big Sky play) defeated the visiting Portland State Vikings (5-8, 0-2) 98-88.
Harald Frey added 25 points (go along with seven assists and six rebounds) to the Bobcats' coffers.
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
Farewell..........
To Super Dave Osborne.
He was the brother of actor-comedian Albert Brooks and the son of comedian Harry (Parkyakarkus) Einstein.
He was the brother of actor-comedian Albert Brooks and the son of comedian Harry (Parkyakarkus) Einstein.
Who Wants To Serve Toby?
Here's a glamour/promotional photo of 1930s actress, singer, dancer, and showgirl Toby Wing.
Sugar Bowl: Horns Hold Off Dawgs In Big Easy
At New Orleans:
In Tuesday's Sugar Bowl game, quarterback Sam Ehlinger threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns as the Texas Longhorns (#15 in the CFP rankings;10-4) held off the Georgia Bulldogs (#5 CFP; 11-3) 28-21.
In Tuesday's Sugar Bowl game, quarterback Sam Ehlinger threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns as the Texas Longhorns (#15 in the CFP rankings;10-4) held off the Georgia Bulldogs (#5 CFP; 11-3) 28-21.
Rose Bowl: Buckeyes Hold Off Huskies In Urban Meyer's Swan Song
At Pasadena, California:
Quarterback Dwayne Haskins threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns as the Ohio State Buckeyes (#6 in the CFP rankings; 13-1), in Urban Meyer's final game as head coach, held off a furious Washington Huskies (#9 CFP; 10-4) second-half rally for a 28-23 Rose Bowl victory on Tuesday.
Quarterback Dwayne Haskins threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns as the Ohio State Buckeyes (#6 in the CFP rankings; 13-1), in Urban Meyer's final game as head coach, held off a furious Washington Huskies (#9 CFP; 10-4) second-half rally for a 28-23 Rose Bowl victory on Tuesday.
Fiesta Bowl: Bayou Bengals Snaps UCF's Winning Streak At 25
At Glendale, Arizona:
Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 394 yards and four touchdowns on Tuesday as the LSU Tigers (#11 in the CFP Rankings; 10-3) held off the Central Florida Knights (#8 CFP; 12-1) 40-32 in the Fiesta Bowl game, snapping UCF's FBS-leading 25-game winning streak.
Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 394 yards and four touchdowns on Tuesday as the LSU Tigers (#11 in the CFP Rankings; 10-3) held off the Central Florida Knights (#8 CFP; 12-1) 40-32 in the Fiesta Bowl game, snapping UCF's FBS-leading 25-game winning streak.
Citrus Bowl: Kentucky Holds Off Penn State In Cat Fight
At Orlando, Florida:
In Tuesday's Citrus Bowl, Benny Snell, Jr. ran for 144 yards and a couple of touchdowns as the Kentucky Wildcats (#14 CFP rankings; 10-3) knocked off the #12-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (9-4) 27-24 to complete their first ten-win campaign since 1977.
In Tuesday's Citrus Bowl, Benny Snell, Jr. ran for 144 yards and a couple of touchdowns as the Kentucky Wildcats (#14 CFP rankings; 10-3) knocked off the #12-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (9-4) 27-24 to complete their first ten-win campaign since 1977.
Outback Bowl: Hawkeyes Outlast Miss State
At Tampa, Florida:
In Tuesday's Outback Bowl, quarterback Nate Stanley threw for three touchdowns (two of them to Nick Easley) as the Iowa Hawkeyes (9-4) overcame ending up with -15 yards in rushing offense and upended the #18-ranked (CFP) Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-5) 27-22.
In Tuesday's Outback Bowl, quarterback Nate Stanley threw for three touchdowns (two of them to Nick Easley) as the Iowa Hawkeyes (9-4) overcame ending up with -15 yards in rushing offense and upended the #18-ranked (CFP) Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-5) 27-22.
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