Red Murdock suddenly had a new goal in front of him. Even in the eighth grade, meeting his goal wasn’t just about being competitive. It was about exercising thought. It was about preparation.

The 19-point victory was largely fueled by an assertive defense effort. Leading the unit was outside linebacker Red Murdock, who rewrote the record books in the performance of a lifetime.

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) Upton Bellenfan kicked four field goals, linebacker Red Murdock led a dominant defense with 13 tackles and a pick six and Buffalo completed a turn-around season with a 26-7 ...