friday. October 21, 1977
pago 14
daily nebraskan
Ruben sandwich on Big Red menu
By Rob Barney
The words on the locker room chalk
board read: Free Ruben sandwich Satur
day at 1:30.
Big Red fans may find this invitation by
Husker football players an appetizing op
tion to hot dogs. But the message is
directed toward the University of Colo
rado's (CU) . defensive tackle-Ruben
Vaughan.
Vaughan and his teammates meet the
Huskers at 1:30 pjn. Saturday at Memor
ial Stadium. The confrontation, according
to some Husker players, will give Vaughan
a chance to see how well he likes Nebraska.
In an article in the summer issue of
Big Eight magazine Vaughan was quoted
as saying, "I hate Nebraska worse than
dog crap on my shoes."
The 93rd sellout crowd is expected for
the Husker Homecoming, a match which
will determine if the Cornhuskers can
bounce back from a disappointing 24-21
loss to Iowa State University (ISU) last
Saturday.
Ranked seventh
The Buffaloes are ranked 7th in the
nation with 5-0-1 record. Last week,
CU and the University of Kansas (KU)
tied 17-17.
The Buffaloes possess a one-two
offensive punch in quarterback Jeff
Knapple and fullback James Mayberry.
Knapple is the Big 8 Conference's lead
ing passer with 890 yards and three touch
downs in six games.
"Colorado's quarterback is more stable
in the past, Husker Coach Tom Osborne
said. "Colorado is a real threat, offensive
ly. '
Mayberry, is the conference's third
leading rusher behind Oklahoma State
University's Terry Miller and Husker
I.M. Hipp. Mayberry is averaging almost
110 yards a game from his fullback slot.
"They have their best running full
back in a long time," Osborne said about
Mayberry. "He's not, as fast as Hipp, but
he has good balance and strength."
1967 CU victory
UNL has won 14 out of the last 15
matches with the Buffs. The last time CU
won was a 21-16 in 1967 ai Boulder, Colo.
The last Colorado victory (7-0) in Mem
orial Stadium was in 1961.
But if Big Red fans are willing to settle
on past performances Osborne has a warn
ing. "Their personnel is as good as any
body's in the Big 8," Osborne said. "They
won't play as good a defense as Iowa
State but Colorado has a better team over
all." .
Linebacker Jim Wightman, who hyper
extended a knee in the ISU game was in
pads Wednesday along side linebacker
Jeff Carpenter. Carpenter missed the Iowa
State game with an infected elbow.
Osborne said, center Tom Davis, slowed
by a hip pointer suffered just before half
time of the ISU game, and safety Larry
Valasek,.who has had back problems,
will be ready for Saturday's game.
I-back I.M. Hipp and fullback Dodie
Donnell missed some practice this week
because of the flu but are expected to play.
The Huskers are expected to make some
line-up changes against CU. Replacing
Monte Anthony at fullback will be Don
nell. Safety Valasek and monster Jim
Pillen will return to the starting defensive
backfield after running a week with the
second unit.
In other conference action this weekend
ISU travels to Norman, Okla. to battle the
Sooners for the league lead. In other games
Kansas State visits Missouri and Oklahoma
State plays at University of Kansas.
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Photo courtesy of University of Colorado
Buffalo defensive tackle Ruben
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Coach Cipriano takes the heat in spite of record
Editors note: 4th and 20 will now appear every other
week and be written by Dennis Onnen.
Husker fans are an extremely demanding bunch. Every
football loss inevitably triggers a rash of criticism against
head coach Tom Osborne no matter who the opponent or
how well the Huskers performed.
Likewise, one can expect mumblings of "Fire Cip" the
minute head coach Joe Cipriano's basketball squad loses
its first game this year. But fans should consider
Cipriano's record.
When Cipriano arrived at Nebraska in 1963, Husker
basketball had suffered through 13 consecutive losing
seasons. After rebuilding the squad his first two years at
UNL, Cipriano led his third Husker team to a 20-5 record
and second place in the Big 8,
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In his 14 years at Nebraska, he has coached ten
winning teams, including the last four in a row. His record
at Nebraska is 199-163 and the closest Husker basketball
coach in wins is Harry C. Good who had 86.
But it seems Cipriano had the misfortune of coming
to Nebraska at the same time as Bob Devaney, who has
conditioned the fans to expect not only winning teams
but nationally ranked teams.
"That may have something to do with it," Cipriano
said. "I've heard coaches say that whenever the football
team is not doing well, there is more pressure on the bas
ketball team. But I remember in the national champion
ship years (1970-71), fans thought we should have the
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number one basketball team, too.
Also, unlike the case with football, Cipriano does not
have a wealth of talent to draw from in Nebraska, (Only
four out of 15 players on the roster this year are
Nebraskans.)
"Today, the majority of players are coming out of the
big cities and suburbs," Cipriano said. "Most of the Ne
braskans who have played here have lacked confidence
and piaying experience "
Thus, universities close to the major metropolitan areas
have the upper edge in recruiting since players san go to,
those schools and still be close to home. It is convenient
for parents to see their son play and Cipriano admitted
that parents often have a bearing on where their son goes
to school.
Despite such adversity, Cipriano has managed to lure
several good players away from Big 1 0 territory.
For example, Jerry Fort, UNL's all-time leading
scorer and All-Big 8 in 1974-76, came from Chicago.
Recently, Indiana has been a gold mine for the Huskers
last year's two leading scorers, Carl McPipe and Brian
Banks, both come from Hammond, Ind.
The new Sports Complex at the State Fairgrounds
should help, Cipriano said.
"But we haven't gone ahead of anybody, we've just
caught up with them."
Also, tradition-rich schools like Kansas State University
and the University of Kansas are able to attract players no
matter what shape their arenas are in. In the last 28 years,
those two schools have won or tied the conference title
23 years.
On the other hand, the Huskers have not gone to a
post-season tournament since the NIT (National Invita
tional Tournament) in 1967, and they have not made the
NCAA tournament since 1949.
"There's a lot of tradition in basketball and it's awfully
hard to break into it," Cipriano said.
, In spite of such obstacles, Cipriano remains optimistic
as his team prepares for the season opener Dec. 2 against
Missouri, Southern State. There are eight home games in
December, which should help the Huskers build
confidence.
Potential All-Big 8 players Banks and McPipe return,
and according to Cipriano, they should be free of the
knee problems that plagued them last season.
The Huskers have been; noted for their defensive play
in recent years (they were sixth in the nation last year
giving up just 61.1 points per game), but Cipriano sees a
definite offensive improvement this year.
"We've got some guards who will makea difference in
our style of play ," he said. "They're oriented to a faster
type of game." - . . .
These factors point to a successful season and Cipriano
said he won't let fan criticism bother him.
"You better be aware of the fact that everybody is
never happy, no matter how many games you win " he
said. "If you can't stand the heat, you better get out of
the kitchen."
sports
shorts
The UNL women's field hockey club will try to break
.500 with four games this weekend at Mabel Lee
Field.. UNL 7-9-1 meets the University of North Dakota
(UND) at 4 p.m. today.
The Huskers then tangle with the Eastern Nebraska
Field Hockey Club (ENFHC) in a parent's day match
at 9 ajn. Saturday. UND follows with a game against the
University of Kansas (KU) at 11 a.m. UNL meets UND
at 1 pjn. In the last game Saturday, ENFHC takes on KU
at 3 p.m.
In games Sunday, ENFHC faces UND at9 a jn. while
UNL plays ENFHC at 11 ajn. The third session of the
School Girl Playday, a program designed to teach persons
interested in field hockey, will be 2:30 ajn. Sunday.
Husker Coach Harriet Gould said UNL should bounce
back after their 7-6 sudden loss Wednesday to Graceland
College at Lamonl, Iowa. 4 .
The score was tied 44 at the end of regulation play,
but both teams failed to score in the overtime. Two
sudden death periods followed the overtime before
Graceland finally won. Maggie Fleming had two goals
for UNL, while Jean Shandera, Peg Conradt, and Cindy
Krause added one each.
The New Games Tournament will be from 1 to 5 p.m.
Saturday at the First Plymouth Church, 20th and D
Streets. Any person or group that wants to challenge any
event should attend. For more information call Mary
Jensen at 432-7271. 1
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The UNL womens volleyball team will be in Spring
field Mo., for the Southwest Missouri State Invitational
today and Saturday.
Coach Terry Pettit's club takes a 17-5 record into the
meet.
Today's play is pool competition. The Huskers are in
the same pool with Houston, Texas Lutheran, Chicago
Circle, North Texas State and Kansas.
Houston finished fifth in the nation last year, while
Texas Lutheran was the small college national cham
pion. Teams in the other pool include Texas A&M, North
Texas State, Texas-Arlington and Southwest Missouri
State in the Me3n Green Invitational. They beat North
Texas State. '
Chicago-Circle downed the Huskers earlier in the year
at the Madison, Wisconsin Invitational.
The UNL women's cross country team travels to Man
hattan, Kan. Saturday for the Big 8 Championships. Two
time defending national champion Iowa State University
'is the favorite to win the meet along with Kansas State
University.
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Applications for a camping trip to Indian Caves
State Park in southeast Nebraska are being accepted
today through Oct. 28 at the UNL Recreation Depart
ment, 1740 Vine St. The trip Nov. 5. through 6 costs
$20 and includes food, transportation, insurance, guides,
and tents. The trip is limited to 12 students. For more
information call Mark Ebel at 472-3467.
Gymnasis face ISU
The Husker men's gymnastic team faces Iowa State
University (ISO) in their season opener Saturday.
Husker Coach Francis Allen returns two seniors for
the meet at Ames, Iowa. The Husker? also are without
All-American Larry Gerard.
Gerard, a senior, will be redshirted in order to allow
him to compete internationally as a member of the
UJS, National team, Allen said.
Seven lettermen return along with freshmen to try
and improve on last year's 4-2 dual meet record and
third place finish in the Big 8 Conference.
UNL all-around performers competing in each six
events at Ames will be sophomores Mark Williams and
Rich Brindisi and freshmen Barry Cook and Chuck
Chmelka.
"We're a young club that will be relying on some
inexperienced people early," Allen said. "But we are
excited about this meet because the potential is there.
We want to use this meet as a stepping stone, so that
by Big 8 Championship time next March, our team will
be ready."
Williams and Brindisi lettered last year as freshmen.
Cook was one of the top high school performers in
Illinois and Chmelka was on Omaha South High
School's state championship team last fall.
Oilier returning Husker lettermen include'high bar
specialist Kirk Fridrich, pommel horse specialists Steve
Todd and Jim Crant and still rings specialists Kevin
, Dunkley and Steve Lococo.
The newcomers on this year's team are Jim
Winkleman, Terry Nowels, Brian Austin, Mark Hobson
and Steve Parks. ISU leads the teams' scries record.
15-3. ?
The Cyclones, who finished second to the Univer
sity of Oklahoma in the Big 8 last year, are led by all
arounders Curt Austin and Stacy Maloney .
Austin was Ail-American last year in the floor
t exercise and Maloney is the defending Big 8 champ on
the parallel bars.
Following Saturday's meet, the Huskers will be idle
untU the Big 8 Invitational meet at Lawrence, Kan.,
Nov. 4-5.
