 The deadlock had come after dropped touchdown passes by Cardinal wide receivers Willard Harrell and Roy Green, and a trio of missed field goals by teammate Neil O'Donoghue, including two in the final 63 seconds of the overtime period.When Cosell left prior to the start of the 1984 season, the trio of Gifford, Meredith and Simpson handled the duties.Cosell's departure seemed to have the greatest effect on Meredith, who many believed to be a poor analyst in his absence.