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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.
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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
