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TIMES-ADVOCATE BusinessFinante WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1980 d-i Charger defense rests, celebrates new crown. S3 ing the game never crossed our minds. Charles did a great job for us, said Coryell. The reason he doesnt play every down is because he plays so hard that he gets all nicked up every time. Of course, the linebackers and defensive backs made their share of contributions, too.

I hope for once people are going to say that we had a little poise, a little class, said middle linebacker Bob Horn. I think we have as much poise as any team in the league. We just took care of business ourselves, said safety Glen Edwards. We knew it would be tough, and it was a dogfight, but everybody was thinking that there would be no playoffs if we lost. We just did more things well than they did.

Im just glad we did what we had to do," continued Edwards. We were able to outlast them and we stopped what they do best. They have a great group of receivers, but they would rather possess the ball and run with it. The Steelers did pass for 253 yards, but 80 of those yards came in the final three minutes of the game after the Chargers had assumed a 26-10 lead. By then, the celebrations had begun.

For the second straight season after a long dry spell, San Diego football fans had a champion to cheer for. Our fans have just been terrific, beamed Coryell. Theyve been very loyal, even after weve fallen on our faces. For the Chargers, this week is a time for Were looking forward to the rest because were a little banged up and tired," said Coryell. One player more banged up than the others is linebacker Woodrow Lowe, who suffered a sprained knee in the game.

Its a real blow because Woody is one of our best players, a real leader, said Coryell. Hes almost inde-pensible. Lowe, who led the club with 133 tackles, 89 of the unassisted type, played the second half Monday night despite the injury, which occured on a goal line play. Other injured defenders include lineman Fred Dean, who played in pass-rush situations against the Steelers despite a pulled groin muscle; comerback Mike Williams, who started the game and then sat out the second half, also with a groin problem; comerback Willie Buchanon, who has a bruised knee; and reserve linebacker Carl McGee, who bruised a shoulder. Yesterday, the Chargers announced their team award winners.

Wide receiver John Jefferson was named most valuable player, Johnson was most valuable lineman, Hauk Bauer was MVP of special teams, and Edwards, Rolf Benirschke and Charlie Joiner were named most inspirational. It marked the second time in three seasons that Jefferson had won the Charger MVP award. By RICK HOFF T-A Sports Writer DIEGO The numbers were just as they have been for ipost the season. Total offense, 488 yards. An aver- -age of six yards gained each time the was snapped.

And these werent -the Fourth Street Flops giving up the -yards. No, these were the once proud 'Pittsburgh Steelers, four-time world Champions, the team that won Super IRowls with defense. I There was no stopping the Chargers Ion Monday night, whether it was the Steelers or anybody else. San Diego was playing at its best, and going into the National Football League playoff tournament, the Chargers appear to have the strongest team. '1 And not just because of an offense that piled up nearly 500 yards on the defending champs.

A number that was just as awesome was 49, which is how many yards the Steelers gained I on the ground. night. Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier, superstar and movie star. Eleven lushes, 43 yards. Sidney Thornton added six yards on six carries.

For you algebra drop-outs, thats one yard a pop. Not Super Bowl material. There isnt anybody who will doubt that the Charger offense is Super Bowl material, but a group of players who have just as much pride and de-' serve just as much recognition is the San Diego defense. The Steelers werent moving the i ball real well on our defense, said head coach Don Coryell after Monday nights 26-17 victory. The defense played great, and they had to because this was it for us.

Holding Pittsburgh to 10 points until the last play of the game is something were very proud of. Something else the Chargers can be proud of is the fact that three of their defensive linemen will start in the Pro Bowl, an achievment no other NFL team has accomplished. It was tough in there, said one of those All-Pros, defensive tackle Louie Kelcher. We could have done a better job, but overall Id say we had a good night. We had the pressure on the quarterback when we needed it.

The All-Pro who lines up next to Kelcher on the line, Gary Johnson, felt that his team had something to prove. We didnt want to beat ourselves again, said Johnson. That had been a problem before, losing games that rwe shouldnt have lost. But it feels pretty good right now. Asked if he thought Mondays game was the best defensive effort of the -season by the Chargers, Johnson quickly replied, No.

I But, interjected Kelcher, we did -what we had to do to win." I Thats all we wanted, said Johnson with a smile. One lineman who made a rare start Charles DeJumett, who had one )of the two quarterback sacks on Pittsburghs Terry Bradshaw. Last week were were thinking bbout how we couldnt afford to lose, DeJumett. Out on the field, Siatl Photos Dy Jim Baird RECORD SETTERS Records galore fell this fall as quarterbacks Dan Fouts (14) once again surpassed the plateau and his two favorite receivers, Kellen Winslow (80) and John Jefferson (83), jumped for joy as Winslow's 89 receptions topped the entire NFL and Jefferson, with 1,340 yards on 82 catches, led the league in yardage. may miss the playoffs son.

The last time it was done was in 1968. A team spokesman announced yesterday that the Chargers set six NFL records in 1980, including four by quarterback Dan Fouts. Fouts set new season marks for most completions, most passes attempted, most 300-yard games and passing yardage. The Chargers broke NFL team records with most first downs in a season and most total yards. Fouts, with 348 completions, bettered by one the previous high set last year by San Franciscos Steve DeBerg.

His 589 attempts broke another DeBerg record of 578, also set last year. Fouts passed for 300 or more yards in eight games, eclipsing the previous record of six that he shared with Joe SAN DIEGO (AP) A badly sprained knee is likely to knock linebacker Woody Lowe, San Diegos leading tackier this year, out of the Chargers Jan. 3 National Football League playoff game, the club has announced. Lowe, a five-year pro out of Alabama, was fitted with a walking cast after injuring the knee in the third quarter of San Diegos 26-17 victory over Pittsburgh on Monday night. If the Chargers, 11-5, win the game against either Houston or Buffalo, Lowe could possibly be ready for the AFC championship game a week later.

Theres a slight possibility he can play in a few weeks but I think thats very doubtful, said coach Don Coryell, who described Lowe as one scalping selling at above face value of Super Bowl tickets. The depositions have been sealed by a Superior Court Judge but the paper said it was given access provided that no direct quotations be used. Mrs. Frontiere said in her deposition that National Football League commissioner Pete Rozelle urged her to sell Guiver 1,000 tickets to the 1980 Super Bowl game between the Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers because Guiver needed the tickets to fulfill public relations commitments and by late Ram owner Ticket scalping scandal was LOS ANGELES (AP) Oakland I Raiders managing general partner "lAl Davis claimed in a deposition that Rosenbloom, late owner of the Angeles Rams, asked him to take f-part in a scheme to scalp Super Bowl tickets, the Los Angeles Times reported today. Davis testified Rosenbloom told ftim they could make a fortune selling pickets above face value, the paper -said, adding that Rosenbloom said -Harold Guiver, then Rams vice president, knew how to market the tickets.

of our very best players, a real leader." Lowe finished the year with 133 tackles 89 unassisted had one sack, forced, or recovered three fumbles, blocked two kicks Coryell said the Chargers well-balanced offense is an indication the team has developed a running game to take the pressure off the vaunted passing attack. Operating against the same Steeler defense that won the Super Bowl last year, San Diego amassed 488 total yards, including 180 on the ground. The last six or seven games weve been averaging well over four yards a rush, he said. The Chargers became only the ninth NFL team to average more than 400 yards per game for an entire sea initiated promises to clubs and club officials, the paper said. Rozelle denied Mrs.

Frontieres testimony that he would appreciate her giving tickets to Guiver. That coloration is totally inaccurate, Rozelle said. Guiver, now assistant general manager of the New Orleans Saints, also testified that two men sent by someone connected with the Rams threatened his life and that he so informed Rozelle and the commissioner promised to look into the matter, the High School and San Diego State pitcher The luck it takes to put back-to-back strong seasons together in the Major Leagues. For Irv Levin, owner of the San Diego Clippers A buyer for debt-ridden team. For Bill Walton, oft-injured Clipper center One, just one more, pain-free season.

For Paul Silas, Clipper coach Heck, hes got a five-game winning streak. He doesnt need a thing. For Smokey Gaines, San Diego States basketball coach A victory over a team thats at least Namath. Fouts tied the mark last year. Namath set the record in 1967.

For the year, Fouts passed for 4,715 yards, bettering his own mark of 4,082 set last year. San Diego finished with 372 first downs, 22 more than the record set by Cleveland last year. The Chargers 6,414 total yards broke the previous team mark of 6,288 set by the Houston Oilers in 1961. In addition, second-year tight end Kellen Winslow led the NFL in receptions with with 89, a record for tight ends. Winslows total is the fifth highest in NFL history.

John Jefferson topped the NFL in yardage with 1,340. Rolf Benirschkes 24 field goals set a team record, bettering the previous high of 22 set in 1968 by Dennis Partee. men said someone from the Rams had initiated their visit. Guiver did not say whether the alleged threat stemmed from his ticket dealings, but said later in the deposition that a dispute arose over the 1,000 tickets he was to receive to the 1980 Super Bowl, with Mrs. Frontiere demanding $70 above face value for each $30 ticket, the news accounts said.

Rozelle told the Times, Guiver, to the best of my knowledge, received no more of what he called threats. Hearns. For John Woods, Palomar College wrestling coach 12 more victories to go along with the first 12 of the season. For Mario Mendez, Palomar football coach A complete reversal of this seasons 1-8 record. For Andy Gilmour, Comet basketball coach An investment in high education you know, 6-8, 6-9 and 6-10.

For Poway High School football coach Jerry Van Zant A home game on his own field, or least mileage money for the drive Mt. Carmel. Davis said he declined to participate, but was told later by Rosenbloom that the plan had been carried out and Rosenbloom made a large profit, according to the report. The testimony was given in a deposition taken in preparation for trial of a lawsuit involving Davis attempt to move the Raiders to Los Angeles. He, Guiver and Georgia Frontiere (Rosenblooms widow who inherited the club after Rosenbloom drowned in 1979) were questioned frequently during their depositions about the alleged FFOD i Jcac3 Dear Santa, don't skip a late Christmas gift list Times said.

But Guiver said he did not hear from Rozelle again. Guiver said he met with Jack Ca-tain, a Los Angeles businessman whom the Riverside Press-Enterprise and the New York Times have said was under federal investigation for alleged ties to organized crime, and a man named Cohen at Catains request last January. The Riverside paper said Guiver testified in a deposition that he was told to keep his mouth shut, make no public statements detrimental to the Rams and that the halfway decent. For John Witt, of the Escondido Parks Recreation Department Enough softball fields and competent umpires to service everyone in the community. For Mike Williams of Escondido and Art Warren of San Pasqual The patience to endure what appears to be a long, long prep basketball season for both schools.

For Roberto Duran Rolaids for a million dollar tummy ache. For Sugar Ray Leonard A suit of armor and good luck against Thomas The Hit Man The shopping is all done and the gifts are wrapped and displayed neatly under the tree. 1 Perhaps its time to take a peak at The Times-Advocate sports 1 staff wishes for Christmas. For Gene Klein, owner of the Chargers The NFL championship he so richly deserves. For Charger running back 4 Hank Bauer Some more talent to go along with his tremendous desire to excel.

For Claude Gilbert, ex-football coach of the San Diego State Aztecs A new job worthy of his class and knowledge. For Doug Scovil, Gilberts successor at San Diego State The luck and patience it takes to rebuild a program that adminstra-tors let slip. For Sean Salisbury, Orange Glen High Schools highly-recruited quarterback The wisdom to make the correct choice for him and no one else when he decides on what college to attend next fall. For Jack McKeon, director of baseball operations for the San Diego Padres A giant storybook so that all his trades will have a happy ending. For the printer of the Padre programs Enough ink to make all the changes on the 1981 roster.

For Padre manager Frank Howard At least one player who has half the talent he had when he was playing. For Rollie Fingers, former Padre pitcher Good riddance. For Randy Jones, former Padre pitcher Good luck to a class guy. For Dave Winfield, former Padre outfielder The patience of a saint, because hell need it now that hes taken his act to the Bronx Zoo. For Dave Smith, for Poway 'I 4.