friday, October 24, 1980
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daily nebraskan
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Osborne says Huskers 'fairly healthy' for Buffs
By Pat Beecham
Nebraska will head into its game with Colorado this
weekend in a fiarly healthy situation, Head Coach Tom
Osborne said.
At practice Thursday, Osborne said I-back Jarvis Red
wine would start in the game against Colorado if he felt
up to it.
"We'll probably start him," Osborne said. "It depends
-as long as he's confident and feels he can play well
he'll start."
Osborne then asked Redwine as he was walking into
the locker room if he would be ready to play Saturday.
"I'm ready to go," Redwine said. "It's up to Coach
Osborne though. He has to make the decision."
As far as injuries, Osborne said that everyone is pretty
healthy, but there are a few players that are a "little
sore." Osborne said that Dave Liegl, who is recovering
from a bruised arch in his right, foot, practiced a little
better Thursday and may make the trip.
'Limping a bit'
"Liegl practiced fairly well today," Osborne said. "He's
still limping a little bit. We may take Liegl with us. but if
we don't, Tony Felici will go in his place," Osborne said.
Russell Gary, who was suffering from a slight hip
pointer, was back at practice Thursday and will play
against Colorado Saturday, Osborne said.
I-back Craig Johnson, who was suffering from a minor
groin pull, and offensive tackle Dan Hurley, who suffered
a slight ankle sprain, were back at practice Thursday after
leaving early Wednesday. Osborne said both should be
able to play in the game Saturday.
Osborne said fullback Mark Moravec is also likely to
make the trip this weekend.
The only other changes in the travel roster from the
Kansas game will be Redwine taking the place of full
back Phil Bates and Dave Stromath going instead of
Tom Godowski.
If Liegl is unable to go, Osborne said, Ric Lindquist
would be the Huskers number one punt return man, with
Anthony Steels as the "personal protector." Osborne
said that sophomore Ricky Simmons may also see some
action running back punt returns.
Cannot afford letdown
Osborne said the Huskers cannot afford a letdown
against Colorado Saturday, a team which has "good
athletes," he added.
"We've got to stop their offense which I consider no
worse than the third best we've played this year,"
Osborne said.
Osborne said that the Buffs' defense was a gambling
type of defense, which may put 1 1 men on the line at a
time. Osborne said Colorado is capable of playing good
football and the Huskers must play a good game against
them.
"I hope we play our best football game of the year,"
Osborne said.
Osborne said that Colorado's defense has played well
in games this year, but because of its gambling, defense
has been vulnerable to the big play.
"Their defense has played well at times, but they've
given up a lot of big plays," Osborne said. "I think they've
got good athletes. They might on any given week, rise up
and play a good ball game."
Nebraska is hoping to have a big day against Colorado
again this year. Last year in Lincoln, the Huskers defeated
Colorado 38-10.
In that game, Redwine ran for 206 yards and scored
three touchdowns.
The Huskers dominated the final statistics, outgain
ing the Buffs 479-146 in total yards.
Photo by Mitch Hrdlicka
Roger Craig
Despite record, Colorado's Olander optimistic
By Scott Ahlstrand
Lance Olander said he leads a very uncomplicated
life. Despite playing for an 0-6 team, he said he has
confidence in his own abilities, although he has had a
few difficulties in his athletic career.
Olander, who is the Colorado Buffalos' starting half
back, started playing football in grade school.
"i don't think there's anything special about how I
got started in football," Olander said. "I started playing
with my brother (who is one year older) and some of my
friends."
Although Olander said he feels he had a very common
start in football, he does admit that the sport always
seemed to be easy for him.
"I never had too many problems with football. The
only real problem I had was with my size," Olander said.
"In the early levels of football you were assigned positions
by your weight. I always wanted to play running back,
but I was too big until high school."
In high school Olander received AU-American honors
as a running back, and rushed for over 1,100 yards as a
senior. The Littleton, Colo, native was one of the state's
heaviest recruited athletes, and received scholarship offers
from several major schools including powerhouses like
Oklahoma and Nebraska.
Chose home state
Despite receiving offers from all over the country,
Olander chose to stay in his home state and attend the
University of Colorado in Boulder.
As a junior, the 64, 204-pound Olander lead the
Buffalos in both rushing and punting. Although handling
two positions does put more pressure on Olander, he said
the extra duties don't bother him.
"I enjoy cfoing both the punting and the rushing,"
Olander said. "1 think it makes me more of an asset to
the team."
So far this season, Olander has rushed for 324 yards
on 64 attempts and is averaging 49 yards per game. He
has also punted 10 times for a 43.4 yard average.
Although Olander has had personal success so far this
year, Colorado has remained winless in its first six games.
"We've bad a tough season, but we're not done yet,"
Olander said. "We've had our problems but we've
improved each game. You have to remember that we're
a very young team, and we've had our share of injures."
Even though the Buffalos haven't won a game, he said
their attitude has remained high.
"I think we've remained very optimistic," Olander said.
"I know I've never had problems with motivation. I'm
always pumped up and ready to play."
Crack down on studies
When the 1980 season does draw to a close, Olander
said he will crack down on his studies in physical
education.
"After I'm through with college, I'd like to give pro
football a chance," Olander said. "If I can't get a shot at
the pros, I'd like to stay involved with athletics, maybe
as a coach."
If Olander does get drafted by the pros, he believes his
versatility will give him a chance at making the team.
"I think being both a punter and a runner will help
me with the pros," Olander said. "I think I'm the rugged,
straight-forward type who doesn't mind lowering my head
and going for the tough yardage."
For relaxation Olander likes to spend his time in the
mountains surrounding Boulder.
"I enjoy this area. It's one of the reasons why I chose
to come to Colorado," Olander said. "I like to fish and
hunt and the skiing is really great too."
When Nebraska visits Colorado Saturday, Olander
believes they will be in for a surprise.
"We know we'll be playing one of the best teams in
the nation, but we've played a lot better the last four
games and a win or even a good showing against Ne
braska would do a lot for our program," he said.
Buffs to be Husker tune-up for Missouri game
A wildebeast is an animal found on the plans of
Africa. It's not fast enough to outrun a cheetah or
strong enough to fight off a lion. As a result, it usually
ends up as the Blue Plate Special.
Colorado is the wildebeast of college football.
They're not fast enough to keep up with Oklahoma or
strong enough to outmuscle a team like Missouri.
Nebraska has both speed and strength. Watch out,
Buffs.
This eame marks the return of Jarvis Redwine. He
should be able to maintain his average of 166 yards a
game, as he will be running against the worst defense
in the nation. This should be a great tune-up for the
Missouri game. It has fresh air, beautiful scenery and
a blow out: Nebraska 55 Colorado 7.
Missouri at Kansas State. Last year the Wildcats
upset Missouri in Columbia. But that was a different
Missouri team. This year Missouri has managed to
avoid, except for the Penn State game, its roller coaster
pattern of the last few years.
Two things could give the Tigers problems in this
game. The first is the status of Phil Bradley. He was
injured last week and may not play. The second is the
fact that Missouri may be looking past the Wildcats
to Nebraska. But Warren Powers should make sure
that doesn't happen. With or without Bradley, the
Tigers still win: Missouri 34 Kansas State 14.
Oklahoma at Iowa State. For Sooner coach Barry
Switzer, these are the times that try men's souls. Well,
it's about time Switzer had his checked anyway. He
was long overdue for a checkup.
The Sooners are in such had sliape that Switzer
has put linebacker Mike Reilly back on the team. He
had been suspended after being arrested on assault
charges.
Apparenly Switzer wanted at least one player on the
team who could hit. It's a good deal for Reilly, too.
He can deck Dwayne Crutchfield all he wants and not
get arrested for it.
Last week's loss to Kansas has got to have the
Cyclones a bit depressed. Who wouldn't feel depressed
after losing to Kansas? Oklahoma is only favored in
this game by about seven points, but it's hu.u to
believe the world has changed that much. Oklahoma
wins thisoneon tradition: Oklahoma 31 Iowa State 14.
EAST: Clemson 24 North Carolina State 20
Maryland 35 Duke 9, Tulane 28 Georgia Tech 14
North Carolina 45 East Carolina 10, Wake Forest 26
Virginia 21 , Boston College 17 Army 7, Penn State 33
West Virginia 20, Syracuse 28 Rutgers 21.
SOUTH: Alabama 34 Southern Mississippi 9, Au
burn 23 Mississippi State 20, Florida 30 Louisville
n r,8,2TKemUCky I0' MississiPPi 44 Vanderbilt
ill i Tr,??" H' ,,OUS,0n 23 Arkan" 17.
SMU 14 ' 16X35 A&M 21 Rke ,4' Texas 35
MIDWEST: Oklahoma State 24 Kansas 17, Michigan
31 lhnois 14, Indiana 27 Northwestern 7, Minnesota
14 Iowa 7, Purdue 38 Michigan State 23, Oh"
2 ctT ?' Tu,Sa 30 West Texas State 14
WEST: Notre Dame 36 Arizona 14 Arizona SntP
33 Pacific 7 UCLA 27 California 20, 0, 2t "w?
23, Ug Beach Stale 32 Oregon State 14, Stanford