The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, October 16, 1984, Page Page 8, Image 8

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By Mike George
Daily Nebraska! t?.CT Reporter
Nebraska football coach Tom
Osborne did not single out a major
factor for Nebraska's 33-23 vic
tory over the Missouri Tigers.
"the defense played weil and
the effort was good," Osborne
said. "We could neutralize their
offensive line very well and cause
turnovers."
Osborne said the offense played
good sometimes, but other times
played very erratic. Travis Turner
and Qraig Sundberg both con-
tributed to the game and playe.
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Swim teams look for sweepof conference crovvns
By Mike George
Biily Nebr&skan St&ff Reporter
The Nebraska men's and
women's swimming teams are pre
paring for the 1984-85 season
with hopes to improve their fin
ish of a year ago.
In last year's competition, the
men defended their Big Eight
title, which they have held for five
consecutive years. The women
hope to climb one step to surpass
their second place finish.
"We have a good team this year.
We are young, but we have a lot of
depth in all of the events "Nebraska
men's coach Cal Ber.tz sdi. "V.'e
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well, he said.
Osborne said Doug DuBose and
Jeff Smith had fine games rush-
"We were glad to see Jeff Smith
back on the field," Osborne said.
"We hope to have him at full
strength for Colorado."
Osborne said he was mildly
disappointed with the kicking
game. Dale Klein missed a 49
yard field goal, and the return
teams had some key fumbles.
Osborne said Missouri had
great athletes on the field.
Thev do a great iob of recruit-
ing lineman such as Michael Scott
have more talent than I have
seen since I have been coaching
the team. We have determined
people; there seems to be a great
attitude among the members."
Bentz said he forsees problems
in the breaststroke events.
"We have four people compet
ing in the breaststroke," Bentz said.
"Out of those people, three of
them are only entered in the breast
stroke events."
Bentz said he has concentrated
on endurance training, in pre
season workouts.
"As preparations progress, we
plan to get into a lot of speed
work," Bentz said. "Once we get
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and Danny Curry," Osborne said.
"We were concerned how we
would hold up after our tough
stretch of games. They had a con
fidence that they could beat us."
Osborne looked ahead to the
Colorado Buffaloes, Nebraska's up
coming opponent. Osborne said
Colorado will play with a tre
mendous emotional effort. ,
"Colorado points to this game
as being their biggest rivalry,"
Osborne said.
Osborne said Colorado is very
pass-oriented. Their receivers are
fast and canabie of makins bin
plays.
started, we will work on race
pace."
Among the top returnees are
Ernie Duran, the Big Eight
champion in the 1650 meters,
and Tim Brinner in the 100-meter
breaststroke. Bentz said that the
800-meter relay should challenge
for top finishes.
The women's team has a let of
potential, according to coach Ray
Happert. The women have no
where to go but ud. -
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til indications appear that we
could be a strong threat," Hup
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Mark Mauer, who scouted Col
orado's 24-21 victory over Iowa
State, said the Buffaloes' record
is not indicative of the football
they play.
"They are not great, but they
are capable of beating people,"
Mauer said.
"Their offense is spread all over
the field," he said. "They throw
the ball 80 to 00 percent of the
: time. Colorado quarterback Steve
Vogsl is experienced and throws
the ball well He has a strong
ami"
Mauer said Colorado's wide
receivers have great speed going
outside.
and the girls have shown a lot of
hard work." They seem to be ready
for the challenge. We will see
what they are made of
Huppert said the hard training
wEl test both teams physically
and mentally.
"So far, we have been pleased
with their performance," Huppert
said.
In Huppcrt's nine years of coach
ing at Nebraska, his teams have
finished second in the conference
five times; third, three times; and
fifth, once. The team has finished
second the last three years.
"If we have the proper direc
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Mauer said the Buffalo defense
is not very big, but they play hard
and with a lot of emotion. He said
Colorado's players are very ag
gressive. Mauer said the kicking game
may be the weakest part of Colo
rado's game. Mauer said their
return teams are inexperienced.
Trainer George Sullivan said
the Huskers should be near full
strength for the game. Defensive
end Brad Smith, cornerbsck Neil
Harris and lineman Mark Daum
will sit out of contact early this
week, but should be ready for
Saturday's game.
tion as the season progresses,
there is nothing we can't accomp
lish," Huppert said. "We have the
personnel to take us to the top of
the Big Eight.
"We will be counting on our
seniorsforfeadershlp'Kuppertsaid
"We have a lot of new recruits
which we think will really help
our squad. We have a good group
of athletes."
The season will begin Oct. 23
with the intrasquad meet at Col
umbus, Mo. The regular season
will begin with the Big Eight Invi-
taticnsJ Nov. 2 and 3 in Law
rence, Kan.