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Mon., Jan. 30, 1995
They Wrote It
Ricky Watters celebrates his third TD. Photo by Associated Press
Mon., Jan. 30, 1995
Not Ready For Prime Time Neon Deion A Lesser Star In Niners’ Romp
Sanders urges on the 49ers faithful as the end draws near. Photo by Associated Press
Sun., Jan. 29, 1995
San Diego Needs Switzer For Upset
Does Jerry Rice need to be center of attention? Photo by Associated Press
Sun., Jan. 29, 1995
By The Numbers
0-Teams named Buffalo Bills 1-Super Bowl appearance by Chargers 2-Blimps with cameras 3:17-p.m., PST, kickoff 4-49ers with title rings from other teams
Sun., Jan. 29, 1995
Trivia Quiz
I - What was the name of the first “Super Bowl”? (5 points) II - Who has the longest run from scrimmage in Super Bowl history? (5 points) a) Marcus …
Sat., Jan. 28, 1995
Schlichter Sentenced
Art Schlichter’s compulsion to gamble cost him a promising career in the NFL. Now it has cost him his freedom. The former Ohio State and Indianapolis Colts quarterback was sentenced …
Sat., Jan. 28, 1995
Amazing Bus Ride For Niner Wild And Wooly Days In Usfl Prepared Young For Anything
In one of the early games of his pro career, he rode a bus through the Los Angeles suburbs - fully decked out in football gear and uniform across miles …
Sat., Jan. 28, 1995
Couple Of Castoffs Hold On Stan And Stan Savor Success And Friendship
1. Stan Humphries, right, and Stan Brock maintain a tight bond on, and off, the field. Photo by Associated Press 2. Brock 3. Tired of the players? Photographers get their …
Sat., Jan. 28, 1995
Coach Joins Erickson
Greg McMakin, defensive coordinator at the University of Miami last season, will join the Seattle Seahawks’ coaching staff in the same position. In addition, new head coach Dennis Erickson retained …
Sat., Jan. 28, 1995
Sports People
The Houston Oilers named nine-year Seattle Seahawks assistant Russ Purnell as their special teams coach. … James Forrest, leading scorer and rebounder on No. 21 Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball team, …
Fri., Jan. 27, 1995
An Evening With Hyperbole Kings
Midway through the third quarter of ABC’s Super Bowl XXZZZzzz telecast… Al Michaels: And with that recovered fumble in the end zone by Deion Sanders, San Francisco increases its lead …
Thu., Jan. 26, 1995
Shanahan’s Shenanigans
If he is offered a head-coaching job, Mike Shanahan says he wants control - to hire all of his assistants and to have major input on all personnel matters. Shanahan, …
Thu., Jan. 26, 1995
Money Talks, And Vendors Listen
Business for vendors hawking merchandise for Sunday’s NFL championship game, to state it mildly, is booming. An inexpensive Super Bowl hotel room will set you back well over $100 per …
Wed., Jan. 25, 1995
Afc: Another Fat Chance Many Theories, Including Madden’s: Parity Vs. Excellence Equals Blowouts
If Jerry Rice and the 49ers beat San Diego, the NFC’s Super Bowl streak will turn 11. Photo by Associated Press
Tue., Jan. 24, 1995
Oops, What Rice Says Opens Ears
Will success in the Super Bowl on Sunday bring an end to Jerry Rice’s stellar career? Photo by Associated Press
Tue., Jan. 24, 1995
Another Gowdy At The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl has now been passed from one Gowdy to another. Curt Gowdy Sr. called eight Super Bowls, including the first, in 1967. Curt Jr., an 18-year veteran of …
Tue., Jan. 24, 1995
Arnsparger Knows Of Super Odds Expect Challenge Will Bring Out The Best In Chargers’ Defensive Guru
Arnsparger looks forward to Super Bowl. Photo by Associated Press
Tue., Jan. 24, 1995
Capers Is In - Finally
Dom Capers brought his defensive expertise to the Carolina Panthers, but he said stopping opponents won’t be his only target as he becomes the NFL expansion team’s first coach. “It’s …
Tue., Jan. 24, 1995
Tillman Is Upright As Bucs’ Coordinator
Rusty Tillman has landed on his feet. Swept aside when the Seattle Seahawks cleaned house and quickly dismissed when new head coach Dennis Erickson assembled his staff, Tillman has been …
Mon., Jan. 23, 1995
View From Above If The 49ers Are A Dynasty, Do They Compare With The Best?
1. The San Francisco 49ers of the 1980s rode the offensive wave of Joe Montana’s talents… Photo by Associated Press 2. …while their stars of ‘94-95 include, Steve Young, Deion …
Sun., Jan. 22, 1995
Defense Has Its Way In Senior Bowl Star Quarterbacks, Including Steve Mcnair, Take Back Seat As South Wins 14-7
WSU’s Senior Bowl reps Mark Fields (29) and Don Sasa (94) do their part to stop Sherman Williams of Alabama. Photo by Associated Press
Sun., Jan. 22, 1995
Former Bronco Qb Dies
Former Denver Broncos quarterback Norris Weese died Friday after a lengthy fight against bone cancer. He was 43. Weese, who played for Denver from 1976 to 1979, was a backup …
Sat., Jan. 21, 1995
‘Yep, This Is Ed; Hold Them Tickets’
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Sat., Jan. 21, 1995
One Win To Freedom Young Needs Victory To Kill Ghost Of Montana
Young drops back. He’s looking…looking…for a cure to Joe-envy. Photo by Associated Press
Fri., Jan. 20, 1995
Rypien, Howard On Nfl Draft List
Rypien
Fri., Jan. 20, 1995
Cougars Enroll Five Football Prospects
Washington State coach Mike Price, looking to shore up a nationally ranked defense that is losing nine senior starters, Thursday signed two juniorcollege defensive players. Shad Hinchen, a 6-foot, 175-pound …
Fri., Jan. 20, 1995
Rumor Mill Report: Bowden The Latest To Turn Down Miami
Terry Bowden became the most prominent coach to rebuff the Miami Hurricanes, quickly quashing speculation Thursday he might be interested in the vacant job. The Auburn coach denied a published …
Fri., Jan. 20, 1995
Waiting In The Wings
While Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen waits for Mike Shanahan to become available, candidates are lining up in hopes of becoming the San Francisco 49ers’ next offensive coordinator. If Shanahan …
Thu., Jan. 19, 1995
Martin, Edmunds Among Six Hawks Left For New Teams
Kelvin Martin, who caught 113 passes in the past two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, was among six players the team has offered for the Feb. 15 expansion draft, the …
Thu., Jan. 19, 1995
Rams Update
The NFL has set a special meeting for Feb. 16 in Dallas to discuss the Los Angeles Rams’ move to St. Louis. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will review “all aspects” of …