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" V V; S' 5WU V B HM MM PI Ir? SKQfi spores Ri mhv teamsfifiksS; . a kJ. Wh. V9 ft rf-V - . i if i? ir if i v si ifjii if -i a ill J k I h, S J 1 L I 1 1 1 I F - i ' vt - - s V j L I - . " l ' ' J Linebacker Tom Ruud (45) eyes Northwestern's Rich Booth (44) as he moves in to assist teammate Bob Nelson (57) with the tackle. Nebr.49-N.W,7 , , Nebraska pleads no contest Game analysis by Steve Taylor. The Nebraska Cornhuskers raised their record to 2-1 Saturday with a methodical 49-7 drubbing of North western University. Though Husker passers accumulated 172 yards through the airways, it was a hard-driving stable of running backs which caused the lopsided win. Surprisingly, the. individual standout" of' the noncontest was freshman back Monte Anthony, who scarcely more than a month ago was playing in Memorial . Stadium as a Shrine Bowl player. Usually the sight of a freshman in the Cornhusker backfield is rare, but Anthony convinced fans he belonged there by rushing for 111 yards in 14 carries. "Monte has as much ability as any freshman we've had, here in quite a while," Head Coach Tom Osborne, commented. However, he later added that people shouldn't count too heavily on Anthony starting next week. Most of Anthony's damage inflicted on the bewildered wildcat defense was done from the l-back spot. Gaping holes Nebraska runners frequently found gaping holes while cavorting for 391 yards. Altogether, the Husker's total offense was a whopping 563 yards. Don West brook scored the first, of Nebraska's seven touchdowns by slith ering five yards on a reverse. It wa3 the fourth TD of the season for Westbrook, who has established himself as the Huskers' most lethal scoring threat. Nebraska's other six endzone thrusts also came on short runs. Earl Everett and Dave Gillespie each barged across the goai line twice and Monte Anthony and Jeff Moran scored on 3-yard runs. At half time it was 35-0. -v ' The Husker defense was unyielding, allowing Northwestern a scant 181 total yards. Wildcats quarterback Steve Moor (usually a third-stringer but a starter Saturday because of injuries) attempted only 15 passes, completing four. His reluctance to throw was disappointing to Nebraska Defensive Coach Monte Kiffin. "Our kids were hoping they would throw more." he sa.d. "We worked Kiffin said the defensive' secondary has regained its confidence after the regretable loss to the Wisconsin Bad gers. Far from average The Badgers had their pretense of being Rose Bowl contenders peeled away by" Colorado Saturday, leaving Nebraska .fans to ponder how the Huskers will do against a formidable opponent. Northwestern was far from formi dable, far from even being average, so the question lingers. There's no doubt that Osborne has at his command a wealth of talented players especially some surprising newcomers. Whether the Huskers end up in the Sun Bowl or the Orange Bowl may depend on the development of these players and Osborne's ability to juggle players In an Increasingly strong lineup. -..r. H t ? r b a 11 . 4 -5 i 'V V " , 1 is,. Dave Humrn (12) looks on as Jeff Moran (30) becomes sirborno en rout to the Husker's second touchdown. ' ITS By Becky Morgan ' v in ruqby there are no winners only survivors. This T-shirt slogan and others are displayed ,' by members of the UNL Rugby Club. I he phrases, varying in their descriptions of the ennrt -Att worn hv mftmhfrs of all runbv c ubs to attract attention and promote interest in the sport of Vugby, according to team member Mike Potter. A major goal of the UNL club this year is. to gain-; Potter said. The UNL Hugby uiud is not university funded, so it must be self-supporting or members must find a sponsor for their organization. Coach Adrian George, assistant professor of. chemistry at UNL, began his first season of rugby coaching this semester. George said, however, he was an active participant in the sport before coming to the United States from England eight years ago. George ; added that rugby originated in England and that American football was derived from the sport. Amateur sport I ne ClUU la lui me seaaun. runci ocuw npynpr Rnro s inn c uu s j urai utJiiuu. r bv u iiiu Diavers naa any previous Kiiowieoge oi me suun. no said. ' '." ' ' ' ;"-!' Two weeks ago several team "members combined . with the Omaha Rugby Club and traveled to Kansas City for tournament play. They won one of two matches. .. '. . . -C3nohi io moinl an amalenr ennrt althnnnh manv clubs', including some in the Big 8, are university , budgeted. Iowa State, for example, receives $1,200 each year and Creighton University in Omaha has a: season budget of $1 ,000 for rugby. . , , ; ... . UNL home matches are held on Saturdays-before :' Nebraska football oames. ine to weir neia insiae me , . . . SI i I no noroitH trorlf c tha n av rirt T I Alrl Tfir nnmfl rUODV Illdltl 1Kb. ... :... ; Women's team' ' . ' Omaha win bring two teams to Lincoln on baturoay, Oct. 5. Their men's club will face the UNL men Saturday. Omaha is also bringing their women's club. UNL team members said they hope to establish a ; WUHIUila I UU'JV tCCIIII Ml UlliO lUVVHipviu "llll wmiwiiui . . i " . 1 it.il I - I ! ,J iUA. v .4ill . .-' Merncers oi uinl s rugoy ciuu sdiu iny ur aim seeking participants for a women's team. Fifteen women are needed for a team. - .. ' ", . 4 ' a. ... ..".it 1 L" - P I wo matches are piayea at eacn meeting oeiween ;k ps ?,n mr same n avers rjon t nave to comoeie in oo n"" Pnlfnr criH nn nrAwinnc PYnprinrf in ' thfl snnrt Of rugby is needed for participation. AH women interested should contact Potter at 432-4803 or RJ. Neary at 435-2561. There are also openings for players on the 'men's squad, Potteradded. . The UNL rugby club's first win was early in the , season against Kansas City. The second was a 12-10 The rest of the season schedule is: Oct. 12, Missouri; ' Oct. 13, Kansas State; and Oct. 19, Heart of America Tnnre.mH'hi in Kansas Citv. Dates for November matches will be arranged later. . . . ...i- -i i ii. i-...k. 1 hl.iA ; L3SI sprina ine men s ciuu uiacuu uurin in oiy o. , competition . , . . : j II I niill1IMiMiWiM''l''"Wt""'WWWW. ' The UNL Ski Club willA have an organizational, meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdav in th NAhrsska ' Union small auditorium. If unable - to attend call Dea Ferris, 474-1425 or 432-4120, for more infor mation. ,. The UNL Weighlifting Club will have an organi zational meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the UNL North Fieldhouse weight room. If unable to attend, please contact Coach Steve Bliss for further details, 475-0485. . . mm m tin mm u ' - -.5; , .-'Oil r OFFEK GOOD rilROIIGUS OCTOISESIlii 9 :ROM i Mil ""4 " ! i "i r.S 1 I w DESELECTION ONLY! C'DJfcjpn J? , ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMtt! mii S page 8 I daily nebraskan monday, September 30, 1974 . 4 A . , . - A-.- A- 4 . . A . f . . A ...t 3j H