Word: afc
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...impact of the NFL’s new realignment plan for 2002 will be felt. In order to incorporate the Houston Texans into the AFC, eight divisions of four teams each will replace the current six divisions, five teams format...
...McNAIR-MOSS CONNECTION HAUNTS AFC FOES Before the 1996 draft, most "experts" had Marshall wide receiver Randy Moss going at No. 5 or 6 to the Bears or Rams, respectively. Sports Illustrated's Paul Zimmerman and former Cowboys player personnel director Gil Brandt had the wildy talented but untamed Moss much further down on their draft boards. Sure enough, 19 teams passed on him before the Vikings scored one of the biggest steals in recent drafts. (The Bengals passed on Moss twice, selecting linebackers Takeo Spikes and Brian Simmons.) Only the Titans took a receiver in those first 20 picks...
...course, Sharpe, widely known as the league's biggest trash-talker, has diarrhea of the mouth and says anything that pops into his mind without discretion. Billick was caught by a CBS camera pumping his fist and yelling, "Yeah! [Expletive] you!" after a Ravens touchdown at Tennessee in the AFC Championship Game. The coach did not appear to be addressing anyone in particular with his exclamation. Later in the game, however, Billick taunted the Nashville crowd, facing the fans with his arms raised in victory. At least Lewis has some quality friends?...
...Finally, as another season comes to an end, it is time to make predictions for next year. With a higher draft pick than usual, look for the Jacksonville Jaguars to rise to the top of the AFC. Mark Brunell's Jags will square off against Kurt Warner's Rams in a return to offense. And for the all the pundits out there, remember this: I get my information from Miss Cleo...
...awkward but cerebral Bernie Kosar joined the team; for the next nine years he proved the value of substance over style, and three times lead the team within a win of the Super Bowl. In the '87 AFC Championship at Denver, as Earnest Byner appeared to be scoring the tying touchdown, my dad and I leapt in unison, elated - only to fall to earth and see that Byner had fumbled, and the season was over. Many fathers and sons share triumphant memories, and we too have our share. But we also have the Byner fumble, and though it continues...