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In the recent Associated Press (AP) college football
rankings the University of Southern California was chosen first
and Nebraska second. Ohio State was third, followed by
Texas, Michigan, Alabama, Penn State, Notre Dame, Tennessee
and Colorado.
The AP rankings were given after the Huskers' 40-13
victory over UCLA by a poll of sportswriters and sportscasters
from around the nation. But would the sports jounalists from
this area have chosen Nebraska the No. 2 ranked team in the s
nation before the Bruin game?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. Many thought Nebraska
would lose, and others, like myself, were hoping for a
Nobiaska victory. Why were we so wrong?
My biggest mistake was believing everything I heard from
Los Angeles about the unstoppable Bruins. Also, after
watching Husker practices for almost a month, I failed to see
the potential Nebraska really has.
Nebraska's next game isn't until Sept. 22 against North
Carolina State, but all other Big Eight schools except Iowa
State open their 1973 grid seasons tomorrow. My predictions
are:
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Florida 35, Kansas State 7, at Gainesville, Fla.-The
Wilder-its must test their new "get tough policy" against a
highy touted Florida team.
Oklahoma State 35, University of Texas at Arlington 0, at
Stillwater, Okla.-lf this is the Cowboys' year, they must show
their stuff off against a team tliat's in only its third year of
major college competition.
Louisiana State 17, Colorado 14, at Baton Rouge, La.-The
Duffs are starting a freshman halfback instead of Charlie Davis
and a sophomore quarterback in place of Ken Johnson, but
the youth movement won't stop the Tigers.
Kansas 21, Washington State 14, at Lawrence, Kan. -The
Jayhawks need an early win to restore their confidence. If
they lose, Kansas could be 0-4 after road games at Florida
State, Minnesota, and Tennessee.
Missouri 28, Mississippi 14, at Columbia, Mo.-The Tigers
will use a power-l offense and a 5-2 formation defense which
should defeat the Rebels.
Oklahoma 21, Baylor 10, at Waco, Tex. -It could be a lot
closer. Sooner Head Coach Barry Switzer calls the game a
"dogfight" which could be indicative of future Sooner
problems.
North Carolina State 35, Virgina 7, at Raleigh, N.C.-The
Wolfpack should prepare for a tough football game Sept. 22
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Senior quarterback Steve Runty
Osborne: quarterback decision
to be made after scrimmage
After senior quarterback Steve Runty's
outstanding performance in the 40-13 victory
over UCLA and as junior quarterback Dave
Humm's knee continues to improve, the
question' is "who will Nebraska start against
North Carolina State on Sept. 22?"
"W-.-'ro qoing to go strictly on merit," Head
Coach Tom Osborne said. "Runty did a fine job
against UCLA, but I don't think you can ignore
the fact that Humm had about nine good games
last year, and that's not a bad average."
"We'll have a scrimmage on Friday, then
grade the films and make our decision," he said.
"But we won't announce it until just before the
game."
Osborne said, "Our players need to know
who will start, but I don't think North Carolina
State needs to."
Against UCLA, Runty completed 9 of 1 1
passes, rushed for 19 yards, scored one
touchdown, and threw a touchdown pass to
senior split end Frosty Anderson.
"Starting against UCLA was the greatest
thing that's ever happened to me in my life,"
said the 5 ft. 11 in., 196 lb. Runty. "I'm just
glad we could put everything together to win
the game.
"Our coaches did a fine job, because they
prepared the offense for everything that the
UCLA defense might do," he said.
Runty came to UNL in 1969 after
graduating from Ogallala High School, After
playing freshmen ball, he was redshirted in
1970, directed the scout squad in 1971 and
served as Humm's backup in 1972. Saturday
was Runty's first start.
"Against UCLA, we had a team effort, an
error free victory," he said. "If we keep playing
like that, we should win a lot of games this
year."
spores
shorts
All students interested in a
judo club should call Dale
Yamamoto at 477-2562.
Golf, horseshoes u id tennis
singles entries are due today at
4 p.m. in the Recreation
Office, 1740 Vine St.
UNL men's and women's
bowling team tryouts are this
weekend. Men's tryouts are
Saturday and women's tryouts
are Sunday. Tryouts start at 12
noon
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The UNL Soccer team
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when it plays York College
Saturday and Ta:kio College
Sunday. Both contests start at
1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium
and admission is free,
Any student interested in
the team or the UNL Soccer
Club should contact Ron
Wheeler at 477 51G1.
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