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Jeff George salvages career, Vikings' season

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Different team, same Jeff George. Or so he says. The rescuer of the Minnesota Vikings hasn't suddenly matured or mellowed or changed his moody personality...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2000/01/16/pro_279705.shtml
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Vikings sign Jeff George as backup QB

...another quarterback with something to prove. The Vikings announced Monday they have reached a contract agreement with Jeff George to serve as Cunningham's backup. Terms weren't announced, but the Star Tribune of Minneapolis and the Saint Paul...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1999/04/06/oth_258379.shtml
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Jones, Falcons needing victory to reduce heat

SAN FRANCISCO - The Jeff George controversy has provided a diversion...job is to handle head cases like Jeff George, and June Jones has dropped the ball. Everyone knows Jeff George is a baby, and a head coach has...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1996/09/29/met_199760.shtml
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George gets shot at ex-team

...like old times in the Georgia Dome on Sept. 14 when Jeff George plays there. For the Carolina Panthers, Monday Night...Falcons' season. "I don't care what anybody says, Jeff George really helps them," said Falcons new offensive line...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1997/03/27/oth_205947.shtml
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George lets trade deadline pass

SUWANEE, Ga. - Quarterback Jeff George has taken many an unnecessary sack because he held the...during his absence. Curious GeorgeA look at the career of Jeff George:1984-85: Led Warren Central High School in Indianapolis...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1996/10/09/met_199902.shtml
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NFL previews

...training camp but now the NFL's MVP, starts his first playoff game. It's the third career playoff start for Vikings' Jeff George. Last meeting: Vikings won, 38-31, at St. Louis on Sept. 13, 1998. Key stat: Vikings have beaten the Rams...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2000/01/16/pro_279701.shtml
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Ravens edge the Raiders

...shaky job situation. The Raiders, who had won five straight, expected their good fortune to continue with quarterback Jeff George back in the lineup for the first time since October. But George reinjured his groin and left after the first series...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1998/11/09/pro_244253.shtml
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Falcons sink to new low - league's worst record

...Oilers in listless fashion. Still accomplishing little to erase the memory of suspended and soon-to-be-released Jeff George, Falcons quarterback Bobby Hebert had two interceptions and a drive-killing fumble as the Falcons matched their worst...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1996/10/14/met_199970.shtml
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Overtime: Reports say Marino will call it quits

...said. "It's Dan's decision to make. If he has made it, I have no idea." The Vikings wanted Marino to replace Jeff George as their starting quarterback. Marino earlier decided against remaining with the Dolphins after concluding that new...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2000/03/10/oth_283591.shtml
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Chiefs steal win from Raiders

...and found Rison in the end zone for the touchdown. Rison was mobbed by his teammates after making the winning catch. Jeff George, making his home debut for the Raiders, had third-quarter scoring passes of 37 and 16 yards to tight end Rickey...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/1997/09/09/pro_214388.shtml
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