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Two frosh
move up
to varsity
basketball
by Jim Johnston
Joe Cipriano was one of those coaches who said freshmen
wouldn't be playing varsity basketball at major colleges. He
scoffed when the NCAA made freshman eligible for varisty
competition last spring.
"It's too big a step," Cipriano contended. "Big kids may
have a chance because they can rebound, but the 6-2 or 6-3
guys won't be able to adjust their freshman year."
Cipriano has changed his thinking. He moved two 6-3
freshmen up to the varsity Tuesday.
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Photo by Gail Folda
Jerrell Fort and Ricky Marsh . . . freshmen move up to varsity basketball team.
Ricky Marsh, who made first team all-city in New York
City last year, and Jerrell Fort from Chicago were advanced to
the varsity squad after the Cornhuskers' first nine practices
this fall.
"We were surprised by their showing in Monday's
scrimmage," Cip said. "They learned things quickly for
' freshmen."
Freshmen listed on the varsity roster also may play
freshman games. A freshman can play a combination of 26
games a season (not counting post season tournaments).
However, he can only play in one game a day.
Marsh, despite his 6-3 size, was one of the most sought-after
basketball players on the East Coast last year. But he wanted
to leave the New York City area. He finally narrowed his
choice to Nebraska and Michigan State.
"Marsh is a complete player," Cipriano said. "He can play
either guard or forward and he's got tremendous leadership
ability for a freshman. He fits right in."
But Cipriano said Fort may be the big surprise. He was
overlooked by most major colleges because of his size.
"He's the type of player we were looking for last year in
recruiting," Cipriano said. "He can do all phases of the game.
We think he's going to be good. We think he's a young kid who
is going to grow."
Although Fort and Marsh are the only freshmen who have
advanced to the varsity, Nebraska is loaded with frosh
basketball talent this year.
Alan Bluman from Wantagh, N.Y., and Larry Cox of
Denver, who both stand 6-6, and Rex Mellencamp at 6-7 from
Seymour, Ind., are the remaining three freshmen with
scholarships.
Pro Students beaten
after 20 straight wins
It finally happened! The Pro Students' 20-game win streak
was halted last night by the Bumpers.
The Bumpers, who don't have any individual stand-outs,
out-scored the Pro Students 19-12 in the first half. The score
turned out to be a final as the second half went scoreless.
The Bumpers, even though ranked No. 5 and undefeated,
were virtually unheard of. Their defense proved to be the
determining factor as the Pro Students were held to their
lowest point total of the year.
A disappointed Bobby Griego, the Pro Students
quarterback, thought that the field conditions made the
difference.
"When we play on a wet field it takes away all of our
assets," said Griego. "We rely on quickness and a wet field
takes away our quickness."
A Fumbler protest was upheld against the Hawks. The
Hawks failed to make the extra point on the play that was
protested. The Fumblers won, 34-32.
Tuesday's results:
Devaney: 'OSU may have
best wishbone quarterback'
Independent Semi-finals
Bumpers 19 Pro Students 12
Phi Delta Phi 26 Fumblers 7
Fraternity A Semi-finals
Phi Delta Theta 24 Pioneer House 13
Delta Tau Delta 37 Phi Gamma Delta 25
B Division Semi finals
Phi Gamma Delta B 6 Sigma Nu B 2
Sigma Phi Epsilon C 32 Delta Tau Delta B 6
Dorm Quarterfinals
Harper Vi 31 Abel X 25
Gooding 34 Pershing 18
Gusli 28 Frost 19
Harper II 26 Abel V 21
Dorm Semi-finals
Gooding 28 Harper VI 27 ovt.
Gusli 55 Harper II 20
Nebraska football coach Bob Devaney
said he doesn't want to make Oklahoma
mad, but he contends that state rival
Oklahoma State "may have the best
wishbone quarterback in the country in
Brent Blackman."
"He can run like hell and he's a good
thrower and leader," Devaney said. "He
doesn't have the size and strength of Jack
Mildren (OU's quarterback last year), but he
throws the ball better than Mildren did."
Blackman is a junior and started at
quarterback his sophomore year, but the
Cornhuskers have never faced hint He had
an emergency appendectomy just before the
game against Nebraska last year.
Before spraining an ankle against Missouri
this year and missing most of the game
against Virginia Tech, Blackman was
averaging 122.5 yards a game.
Devaney said Oklahoma State is more of
a passing threat than most wishbone teams.
"Oklahoma State may throw on first
down," Devaney said. "It's a type of team
you can't gamble against and try to
outguess."
Oklahoma State's wishbone also is more
of an inside threat compared to the outside
abilities of Oklahoma and UCLA.
"Oklahoma State doesn't have the speed
of some, wishbone teams," Devaney said,
"but they try to run you over to get extra
yards."
Nebraska and Oklahoma State are tied for
the Big Eight lead with 2-0 conference
marks. The Cowboys upset Colorado and
scored a win over Missouri.
Oklahoma State's defense also has been a
pleasant surprise for head coach Dave Smith.
The Cowboys held Missouri to just three
field goals. The defensive backfield has
allowed only two touchdowns through the
air. Both occurred last week against Virginia
Tech.
The Cowboys' biggest problem has been
offensive errors. Oklahoma State fumbled
against Missouri on the five-yard line, against
Arkansas on the 15 and against Virginia
Tech on the three. In two of those gamer
these turnovers cost the game.
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Wednesday, October 25, 1972
