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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 2, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 26 the stars and stripes tuesday february 2,19bb super bowl Xii skins defense size flatten Denver by William n. Wallace new Var Kulm be is Colre West Ringlon s defensive schemes which imprisoned John Edwiiy s skills and the use of the size advantage of its offensive line were the key Cicic is in the Rcd skins super howl rout of inc Denver Broncos. Those were the conclusion of i3ob Hollway and Mike Lombardi who provided the new York times pc Banc scouting reports on the super to. Len Elway was inc Minnesota Vikings scout assigned to the run cos in the event inc Vikings qualified for the super bowl and Lombardi had a similar role for the Cleveland Browns in his examination of the redskins. The Vikings lost to Washington and the Browns to Denver in the conference playoffs. Elway did t throw the Ball very  Hollway said. Majic he became rallied. I m sure he was frustrated. Another reason was Washington s coverage of his receivers. I was  Lombardi noted the Redskin lactic of sending four five or six rushers after the Denver quarterback with linebacker Monte Coltman and Strong safely Alvin Walton As a Lilyers. Thol was the same Blitz thai inc redskins used Togel cig i sacks against the Vikings said Lombardi. They forced John to thro Early. He was t ready. He had to throw the Ball hard and Hal made it Lough on the  Volkay added another Factor Denver got Side tracked after falling  he said. They tried to get Back in the game with Elway. Bul they a Cal deep with their passes Loo often. They had been in effective during the regular sea son with inc Short underneath passing game. But whenever saw thai. And we never saw Clarence Koy who analysis is a top Light end. I thought he d be a big  Hollway added Hal of the three Amigos Vance Johnson did t look right to me not he ally too Tenta  Broncos just kept trying to Send the receivers past the defensive backs like they did on the first play for the touchdown Hollway said the Denver of Lens just could t get it  both Hollway and Lombardi acknowledged Dong Williams Superb performance for the Rcd skin. But both believed the Washington inside running game with Timmy Smith carrying on the same counter play Over and Over again set up much of the passing effectiveness for Williams thai counter was the perfect play to ran against Denver s Small defensive line Lombardi said. You get those big Redskin linemen pulling and out front a the Ball earner and they just Knock Over inc Broncos. That counter is a North South going up und Down the Field not an East West play to he sidelines where Denver s quickness can be effective. The Broncos just could t handle that  Joe Collier Denver s esteemed defensive coach tried to discourage the redskins from using the coun Ter play Early in the game in the opinion of Lombardi. The Broncos were bringing the backs up to help out he said. And thai opened up inc passing Gam for Williams. Then came the redskins big plays. Explosive big plays said Hollway. There were nol even any drives. And who would have Ever thought we d Sec thai before the game there was a lot of concern about Williams r Jpn from Page 21 fest of of & odium to the switch from East coast Lime. There was also Ihrck hours of emergency Roo canal surgery on sat urday not the very Best Way to prepare fora super  tooth is a Little sore Loday but Noi a real  he  said Oliai he thought the mvi1 award could have gone to other redskins including running Back Tim Smith. Who set a super bowl record Wilh j04 Yards  could easily have gone to Tim or Ricky  another record seller with 193 receiving  s the Lypp of Cam we Are Wil Liams  added Hal he Hough Hal the redskins defense made a major contribution by holding Denver to a Field goal when the Broncos leading 7-0, were imposition to take a iwo touchdown Lead in the first  Ihen hit Sanders with Hal 80-Yard touchdown piss Early in the Sec Ond Quarter igniting the Washington  was the turning Point of the whole  Williams  year ago. Williams signed As a Back up with the redskins and threw Jum one pass nil season. That background and the fad that he shared the Quant backing Job with Schroeder much of this season made him the underdog in a Duel Wilh Denver s John Elway. One of the nil s top  did t have to play Elway Wil Liams said. I had 10 play Karl Meck Lenburg and Lulon  said he thought his Success in sunday s game would have no great Impact on Oiler Black quarterbacks. The door s already open he said Joe ii Liam and James. Harris did that a Long Lime  was As cd if he could describe his feelings considering the adversity he a ii faced in a career that began with a straggling Tampa Iliin franchise wound through me Usk with the Oklahoma out Laws included a year out of he game an was capped by a super howl map. I i would take too Long to describe he said. Map Doug Williams gels s mis off despite pressure from Denver Rick Dan Nisan. The supposed weakness of the Denver defensive scion. Dary. And then who gets beat on Washington s first big scoring play the 80-Yard touchdown pass 10 Ricky Sanders ? ii was Mark play pcs Denver s Best defensive Back. Thai should have Lold us something. There was concern about Steve Wilson inc other cornerback. The redskins beat him too for the next touchdown on the pass to Gary  Hollway said the inc Broncos were forced out of their defensive scheme after falling behind so quickly. The defense tried 1o make spectacular plays by blitzing to Slop the Roul and became impatient. Doug Williams could read inc coverages because they were not disguised he said. He did t have problems of recognition which Denver a famous for. The Broncos pressure was  Lombardi. In his scouting report had cautioned about turnovers. The Broncos had Lakin other team s turnovers this season and exploited them for Points As Elway often struck quickly. Bul the redskins did t make turnovers he said Cicel for one pass inner Eplion of Williams thai came on the Denver 2-Yard line and did t Hurt. I though Hal was As important a part of the redskins Victory As anything else no damaging turnovers. Sure Dexter Manly had a big game. Bul there was also one play Hal Lold a lot about the pm and in was made by inc of her defensive end Charles Mann. On Denver s Early Gadget play Scwell threw pass to Elway who is a Greal Al Csc and Down the Field he Well. Who caught him from behind ii was Mann. Thai just showed whal Garcal athletes the re hams hid. Bill or than the  suspense missing for is Winner by Bucky Fox staff writer san Diego  s Bob Hondo was one of inc 73.302 fans who wished sunday s super bowl had provided More suspense. The second half was really Tough bul the Cal her helped keep me Swarc said Rondo after the Washington redskins 42-10 Laugher Over the Denver Broncos. In was Chilly out  Kondo landed inc 20-Yard-line seals he shared with his wife Cathy Al Jack Murphy stadium by winning the Stan and stripes super bowl contest. Kondo won the couple s trip from Germany by picking 12 Coll Csc bowl games perfectly. Good thing his nil playoff picks did t count. I m 100 percent in inc playoffs. 1 lost Minnesota Cleveland now this Bald the 21 St support come auditor who predicted a Denver Triumph. I should be for Gollon inc scientific Mcleod and flipped a  said Cal learn my team won the first half was really exciting. And All the people around us made in enjoyable. We made friends in our Section. There were some wild  Kondo credited redskins quarterback Doug Williams and the defense for the Roul. Williams had the hoi hand in inc Sec Ond Quarter and Hal was it. Said Kondo. Referring to Williams four touchdown passes. As the Kondos spoke from heir san Diego hotel a couple of hours after the game they were about to head for a restaurant. Noi 10 celebrate. Thai was scheduled for monday when Bob was to turn 48. "1 really enjoyed this said Bob. In was a Oncin a lifetime experience. I la always remember  Ai Cathy. I enjoyed in because my won. I did t win any Money bul  
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