From: mocnik@iccgcc.decnet.ab.com
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: Browns News - Nov 6th (Oiler preview)
Date: 6 Nov 92 10:33:44 EST

Browns News - Nov 5th
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The Browns play the Oilers in Houston, Sunday at 1pm. The Oilers are 5-3,
and in second place in the AFC Central. The Browns are 4-4, and in third
place.

Just a few notes:
1. Tony Jones has a sprained ankle, John Rienstra has the bad shoulder, and
   Lawyer Tillman has bruised ribs.

   All are listed as questionable Sunday. Rienstra is the only person who
   most likely will not play. He missed last weeks game also. Bob Dahl
   filled in for him.

   Tony Jones only has a sprain. He says he will play, but we'll
   have to see. He was injured in the 4th quarter last week. 

   Lawyer Tillman got popped by Bengal safety Darryl Williams in the 4th quarter
   last week. His ribs are very sore. Lawyer says he does not want to wear
   a flack jacket because he feels it will hinder his ability to catch.
   I'm unsure if he will be able to play.

   Rico Smith has been inactivated for the past few weeks due to his pulled
   muscle. I am unsure of his status for this weeks game.

   So as you can see the offensive line is hurting. The "weak" link has just
   gotten weaker. Ouch!!!!

2. Odie Harris was waived last week by the Browns when Bob Dahl was activated
   from the practice squad. He was claimed by the Phoenix Cardinals. The absence
   of Odie may hurt the secondary, due to the run-n-shoot offense of the Oilers.
   Everson Walls should get plenty of PT. (that's playing time)

3. No more news on Bernie Kosar or Todd Philcox. They both are atleast a week
   away from playing.

4. Keys to beating the Oilers:
   - Run.... Run... Score TD's.... [Keep Moon off field and get points]
   - Pressure Moon....... [Browns rarely are able to do this in Houston]
   - Get some TD's from the Defense or Special Teams. 

5. Prediction:
   The Oilers are favored by 11 points. They got beat last week and are trailing
   the Steelers by 2 games. They need a win and they will get it. This game has
   the making of a blowout. Moon will have a field day passing for 300+ yards.
   Lorenzo White, also will have a good day. Thus the score should be something
   like 38-13. Webster Slaughter should also get a TD.

   The Oilers are just too talented, plus the Browns once again are playing on
   the carpet. They are 1-12 in the last 13 games on the carpet. Their 2
   worst games of the year have been on the carpet. They just aren't quick
   enough.

Thanks for the support.
 
Later,

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