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Article: Friesz keeps his coach a winner in Miami His touchdown passes help Erickson stun Dolphins NFL ROUNDUP
- Article from:
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- October 7, 1996
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Dennis Erickson remains tough to beat in Miami.
On a rainy Sunday, the former Miami Hurricanes coach came away
with a much-needed victory for his Seattle Seahawks. New starter
John Friesz threw three long touchdown passes, including an 80-
yarder
to Brian Blades with 2 minutes 3 seconds remaining, for a 22-15
victory over the stunned Miami Dolphins.
"This one was extra special," Erickson said. "It's meaningful
for me. No. 1, it's here against the Dolphins, but aside from that
it makes us 2-4."
Friesz, starting for the first time this season after Erickson
benched Rick Mirer, threw touchdown passes of 65 and 51 yards to
Joey Galloway as Seattle built a 14-3 lead.
Erickson led the University ...