Late in the first half, Charlie Waters blocked a punt to set up running back Scott Laidlaw's 1-yard touchdown to give the Cowboys a 10-7 lead.

Charlie Waters cried when he read that letter.

Dallas also had a secondary led by future hall of famer Mel Renfro and safeties Cliff Harris and Charlie Waters.

Charlie Waters fumbled the snap on the extra point attempt, keeping the score at 30-27 and giving Atlanta a chance to drive for a tying field goal.

Toomey's wingman, a free-lancer named Charlie Waters, was the last of the pilots to take on the wave of choppers.

Charlie Waters will move from the secondary to defensive coordinator and 67-year-old Ernie Stautner will continue to coach the defensive line.

This game was a tough defensive struggle until Charlie Waters intercepted two Pat Haden passes intended for tight end Terry Nelson.

Outside of football, he works with Charlie Waters at a gas marketing company.

They include Charlie Waters, the defensive backfield coach, who may fill that job with the Giants or become their defensive coordinator.

Charlie Waters, defensive backfield, and Ernie Stautner, defensive line, would receive strong consideration from Reeves because they have longstanding ties to him.