The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, October 30, 1980, Page page 10, Image 10
page 10 daily nebraskan thursday, October 30, 1980 Coach: Tigers will have better team this week By Pat Beecham Saturday's clash between Big Eight powers Nebraska and Missouri looks to be not only one of the big games in the Big Eight, but in the nation, Nebraska Head Coach Tom Osborne said . "I think you'll see one of the best foot ball games played in the country come Saturday," Osborne said. Missouri will come into the game with a 6-1 record, like Nebraska's, and a top 20 ranking on the line. The Tigers are rated 15th in both polls. The Tigers are coming off a 13-3 victory over Kansas State, which may not seem impressive, but Lawrence Cooley,a Husker assistant coach, said last week's Missouri team and this week's Missouri team will not be the same. "I don't think they gave you the right kind of picture as to what kind of football team they are," Cooley said. "Missouri without Phil Bradley runs a different type of offense," Cooley said. "1 guarantee he'll be back this week for us, and they'll be a different team." Bradley, Missouri's all-Big Eight quarter back, injured his shoulder in the Tigers' game against Colorado and sat out last week's game against Kansas State. He is ex pected to be back in the starting lineup this week. Bradley is not the Tigers' only offensive threat, though. Running back James Wilder, who Cooley said is a 'Tine running back" is also back. Wilder's biggest day as a Missouri football player was against the Huskers, when, as a sophomore, he rushed for 181 yards and four touchdowns. Cooley said that defensively the Tigers are tough, but maybe don't ha'v as many gifted athletes as thev do on offense. "Their offense lias more superior athletes than their defense," Cooley said. "They have a mostly senior dominated offensive line, and they're big." The Tiger offensive line is anchored by 6-5, 256-pound offensive tackle Howard Richards. Richards has been a first-teamer since the middle of his freshman year. Cooley said the Tigers have potential offensively, and they "didn't move the ball against Kansas State the way they can." On defense, Cooley said the Tigers are an aggressive defensive team and aren't afraid to hit people. The Tiger defense is led by defensive end Wendall Ray. Cooley said that Ray, a 64, 231 -pound senior, "is one of the best in the Big Eight." The Tiger defensive baekfield, led by all Big Eight free safety Eric Wright, is also a good one, Cooley said. Missouri's only loss this year has come Nebraska defeated Missouri last year in at the hands of Penn State by a 29-21 a thriller by a 23-20 score that came down score. to the last play when Nebraska's Derrie xi u i iu i i o i Nelson sacked Bradley deep in Husker Nebraska I-back Jarvis Redwine was in- J v jured in a controversial play in that game, territory, but Head Coach Tom Osborne played down any affect that might have on this Nebraska holds the series lead against year's game. Missouri 38-32-3. .vr" " ' 0 n Vi , Missouri Head Coach Warren Powers Boycotts, budget cuts, apathy create CU crises By Shelley Smith Editor's Note: This is the second in a three-part series dealing with the problems facing the University of Color ado Athletic Department. CU Regent Jack Anderson was interviewed in Boulder at the Nebraska football game. Colorado's Folsom Field was packed. On one side of the stadium stood Colorado's new million-dollar events center, on the other, the snow-capped Rockies. Nothing on Boulder's picturesque campus even hinted at the turmoil and crises battling within its inner circle. Last spring, CU cut five major sports from its athletic program; men's and women's swimming, men's and women's gymnastics and baseball, barely allowing Color ado the required number of sports to stay in the Big Eight Conference. Ironically, the major problem which led to the cut, was the enormous new events center. As building costs soared beyond original estimates, and charges of financial viola tions were filed against the university, the CU Board of Regents was left with only two alternatives: either cut programs, or dig even deeper into financial duress. The board chose the former, and in doing so, stranded about 100 athletes and left them with no immediate recourse or hope for program reinstatement. Hard decisions "Don't you know how hard it was to cut those pro grams?" asked CU Board of Regents' Chairman Jack Anderson. "Don't you know that I cried when we cut baseball? Me, a former pitcher on CU's baseball team. Without Colorado baseball I never would have played professional ly. Now kids who want that chance are left with nothing," Anderson said. This fall, because of private donations, baseball will be considered a club sport, but will receive no funds from the university. However, no recourse for either swimming or gymnastics is in sight, Anderson said. The chance that any of the five sports will be rein stated into CU's athletic program in the near future is slim, he said. But with crowds like those on hand for Sat urday's Nebraska football game-Folsom Field's first sell out in two years-that time could be shortened, Anderson added. "But, Colorado doesn't have the element of tradition like in the state of Nebraska," he said. "In Nebraska foot ball is the thing. Here we have to compete with the mountains, with professional teams, and we don't have the rabid athletic spirit Nebraska does in its student body." A major part of Colorado's student spirit apathy, Anderson admitted, is because of the $20 the regents tacked onto student fees to alleviate financial pressure. Boycotts CU's student government invoked a boycott of the extra $20 fee, and were rather successful, Anderson said. Many students refused to pay, but Anderson said, one way or the other they will pay the foe or "be kicked out of school." Another branch of spirit apathy which steins not only to students, but to the people of Colorado, is the Buttaloes battered and Anderson said. desperate football program. Two years ago CU hired New England Patriots Coach Chuck Fairbanks in order to turn around Colorado's medi ocre program. Last year the Buffs won only three games. and have yet to win a game this season. "It's damn frustrating. If CU wins one game this year Anderson said lie realizes that building a solid program involves more than two years under new direction. But, he added that unless Colorado and the rest of the NCAA football programs take a long, hard look inside themselves, time will not produce much at Colorado. I'll be very, very happy." Anderson said. Tomorrow's story will focus on Anderson's ideas for revamping collegiate football programs. Houston victory over Denver pressures Steelers and Browns New York Giants at Tampa Bay: Giant quarterback Phil Simms will have to shoulder his team's offensive load, since the Tampa Bay defense should snuff out the Giants' rushing attack handily. The Buccaneer offense should only have to score ten points to win this game, but watch for Giant punter Dave Jenning's resourceful ness; he'll keep the game close. Tampa Bay by four. Green Bay at Pittsburgh: The Steelers "face" me for the fourth time in five weeks by losing to Cleveland on Sunday. Being the fool that I am, I will take the Steelers again, but my faith is running low. Pittsburgh by three. Baltimore at Kansas City: Chief quarterback Steve carlson Fuller is proving himself now, but Colt quarterback Bert Jones is way ahead on experience. Jones should lead Baltimore to a victory as long as he isn't sacked another 12 times on Sunday. The Colts by seven. San Diego at Cincinnati: Both teams were roughly handled last Sunday, but I think the Chargers will do the better job of regrouping. San Diego quarterback Dan Fouts is still the class of the NFL, and he should pick apart the Bengal secondary. San Diego by 11. San Francisco at Detroit: Detroit running back Billy Sims should have a field day with the San Francisco defense, which is still on par with the small college level. If Lion quarterback Gary Daniclson can recover from a nagging shoulder injury, this game could be a rout. The Lions by 14. Atlanta at Buffalo: Atlanta pulled a rabbit out of the hat to edge Los Angeles last week, but they will need an inexhaustible supply of anti-freezc to defeat the Bills in cold, windy Buffalo. Buffalo by eight. Dallas at St. Louis: St. Louis is coming off a big victory in Baltimore, and they traditionally play Dallas tough. Cowboy quarterback Danny White is emerging as a premier passer, and he should make the difference in this contest. Dallas by six. Minnesota at Washington: Both teams appear to be out of the play-off picture but look for the Redskins to win their third straight in the friendly confines of RFK Stadium. The Redskins by 10. Philadelphia at Seattle: The Scahawks arc going nowhere fast, while the Eagles are playing as well as anybody in the NFL. Toss in the fact that Seattle hasn't won at home yet doesn't make things look any better for the Seahawks. Philadelphia by 10. New York Jets at New England: The Jets looked good Monday night, but they'll be facing the Patriots, a team that was upset last week and will return to their home field this Sunday. Things don't look good for Jets' Coach Walt Michaels. New England by 13. Houston at Denver: The Broncos are at home, but Houston wants to get as far ahead of Pittsburgh as' pos sible. An Oiler win will put the pressure on Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The Oilers by nine. Miami at Oakland: The Dolphins are finding the go ing a lot rougher in the AFC than in the NFC. Look for the Raiders to extend that pattern on Sunday. Oakland New Orleans at Los Angeles: New Orleans is looking for a coach, while Los Angeles knows ihey need a vic tory to jump back ahead of the Atlanta Falcons in their division. This shouldn't be a contest. The Rams by 17. The Monday Night Game-Chicago at Cleveland Cleveland's upset victory over Pittsburgh last week has made a shambles of the AFC Central Division A victory will keep the Browns a game ahead of the Steelers in the standings, so you can bet they will be up for this television clash . Cleveland by three