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Page 14 Daily Nebraskan Wednesday, August 25, 1982 Sports Despite lost toe, Krenk is ready to play football By Cindy Gardner the challenge of regaining the weight and stimina lost after two spring surgeries. A swollen foot kept Mitch Krenk out of this fall's The first operation kept Krenk out of spring pract- first scrimmage Saturday, but the senior tight end says ice for 10 days. What were then thought to be calcium he plans on being 100 percent ready to play this sea- deposits were removed from his toe. Krenk returned son- to practice, but was told the day before the spring game Krenk reported to fall camp after what he calls his that the tissue was cancerous, hardest summer workout. Three months ago, he faced "I didn't feel much like playing. My mind wasn't o I Staff Photo by Dave Bentz Nebraska tighlt end Mitch Krenk (89) hauls down a 6-yard touchdown pass in the first half of last year's 37-14 win against Oklahoma in Norman. The score gave the Cornhuskers a 24-7 lead and was the second touchdown in Krenk 's career. j really into it," said Krenk, who sat out the annual Red White duel. The remainder of the middle toe of Krenk's right foot was removed during surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. After the second operation, Krenk began the recovery and rebuilding process. "I had to work out harder than I ever have," he said. "I knew if I didn't work out real hard, I'd njever get back up to even where I was." Nebraska strength coach Boyd Epley said Krenk has now . surpassed where he was and is "back in the best shape of his life." One week before the cancer was discovered, Krenk was voted Nebraska's weightlifter of the year by his teammates. He established position records in both the bench press (375 pounds) and the verticle jump (33te inches). Krenk has equaled or bettered those marks this fall. Epley reported that Krenk weighed 230 pounds at the start of fall camp, 5 pounds heavier than he was in the spring. He also established a new verticle jump record for tight ends at 34 inches. Epley said that Krenk's determination and excel lent physical condition helped him bounce back from his surgeries. "Mitch is a very determined young man," Epley said. "He has worked so hard from the first day he came here." Receivers coach Gene Huey said he is "thankful that Mitch has come away in such fine mental and phy sical condition." Huey attributed the swelling in Krenk's foot to problems readjusting to the harder Astroturf surface. He said he expects Krenk to play in this Sat urday's scrimmage and to be ready for the start of the season. Although cancer has changed Krenk's outlook, he said it has not decreased his determination to play his best football. Continued on Page 15 ACKTOSCMOOL SAlfE EiJOW on Schwinra Man's or Lad its 10 Speed Sprint Reg. $169.95 NOW $144.95 Varsity Reg. $19955 NOW $174.95 Deluxe Varsity Reg. $20955 NOW $184.93 Collegiate 5 Speed Reg. $174.95 Now $159.95 3 Speed Reg. $164.95 NOW $149.95 20" Boys Cruiser Style Reg. $174.95 NOW $115.00 16" Bike BMXBIKE Mini Phantom Reg. $144.95 NOW $134.95 BMX Thrasher Reg. $142.95 NOW $122.95 Phantom Mag Reg. $189.95 NOW $169.95 BMX Scrambler Free Wheel Reg. $194.95 NOW $135.00 LINCOLN Schivinn CYCLEHV South 3321 Pioneers 439 2101 2 Locations North 1517 No. Cotner 456352 Hours: 8 to 8 Mon. 81 Thurs.. 8 to 5:30 Weekdays Open 11 to 4 at North Store Only No trade-ins en sate bikes Sale Ends Friday, Sept. 10. 1S32 e" ; - ' ' - v Lincoln's new sporting goods store, where you will find quality merchandise at low prices and excellent service. We feature running apparel by Marathon and Devaney. Shoes by Converse, Autry, Pony, Puma, Etonic, and New Balance. All kinds of T-shirts and lettering and transfers. Big Red caps, warm up suits by Regent, Soccerballs, footballs, basketballs and volleyballs. Also tennis and racquetball rackets and accessories. We have excellent prices on team orders for whatever sports you might, need. Any item not in stock, we will special order with a minimum deposit. 7 HSf JF 4S k Bring in this ad and receive an additional 10 discount Hours: Mon.-Wed. 9-6 Thursday 9-9 Friday 9-6 Saturday 10-4 SPORT-ABOUT 3320 CORNHUSKER HWY. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68504 PHONE: (402) 464-1760