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Maskers will be high on grass Saturday by JIM JOHNSTON Associate Sports Editor Nebraska's football team will be high on grass Saturday. But perhaps a definition of terms is necessary before this story continues. Being high refers to the near mile-high altitude in Boulder, Colo., where the Cornhuskers will meet the Buffaloes. And grass refers to the real surface the game will be played upon. Free University Course In: Russian Prose & Fiction UMHE Thurs. 7:30 But neither situation, both uncommon to the Huskers, should create any special pro blems. Nebraska has played only one game on real grass this season, but responded with a brilliant effort against Southern California in the Co liseum at Los Angeles. And according to Husker trainer Paul Schneider, the altitude has more of a psychological effect than any thing else. "Our teams haven't had any special breathing problems in Colorado that I can remem ber," explained Schneider. "If a team doesn't let the altitude bother them psychologically, they won't have any pro blem." Schneider did admit, however, that the NU medical Halloween Film Festival canceled . The Halloween Film Festival has been canceled by the Ne braska Union because of a lack of quality films. The festival was scheduled for Oct. 30, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The Weekend Film Series will resume Nov. 6-8 with "If". crew brings along a supply of oxygen to aid in speeding up the recovery period following a long run. Schneider has been a trainer at Nebraska for 21 years and has worked with athletic teams on about 30 trips to Colorado. "I've noticed that in the second half we're in better shape as far as breathing than our op ponents. We always seem stronger in the second half. Maybe it's just because we're in better shape." Nebraska coach Bob Devaney feels being in shape is the key to playing in Colorado. "The guys in good shape aren't affected by the altitude," ex plained Devaney, "but the guys in bad shape are hurting." The altitude could also have an affect on the distance that the football travels. Baseball olavers who play in Denver . . ... . . baseball travels to the high claim that a farther due altitude. Nebraska physio-therapist George Sullivan summed up the high altitude effects. "Some players complain about their legs feeling tired and others claim the football does travel farther, but once they get into the meat of the game, everybody seems to forget about the altitude." A i.-A - :f ft!:; i -v "You want to know why Fm quarterback? It's my ball, that's why." Great Pumpkin needs goodies The Great Pumpkin needs money) have been placed in help in making Halloween hap- the dormitories and Greek py for retarded residents of the houses for contributions. Beatrice State Home. Also, anyone who would like Student Action Front is spon- to go trick-or-treating for soring a "goodies drive" for these people should meet in these residents. Sacks for can- Centennial College, Oct. 31, dy, cookies and favors (no 5-6 p.m. (I PAGE 6 -J V THE NEBRASKAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1970