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Former SMU and NFL coach Ron Meyer dies at 76


Ron Meyer, the football coach behind SMU's powerhouse "Pony Express" teams who later called for a snowplow to clear a spot so the New England Patriots could kick the winning field goal against Miami in one of the NFL's most memorable moments, has died at 76. "Devastated to hear the passing of my coach and great friend Ron Meyer," tweeted former NFL star Eric Dickerson. (Associated Press)

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