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fklahoma State coach Jones predicts ebraska will capture conference title I Dart an Fowler lor Reporter Nebraska running back Ken Clark | a weak early schedule arc two sons why Oklahoma Stale football ich Pat Jones tabs the Cornhuskers preseason favorites to capture this ir’s Big Eight title. Nebraska’s four non-conference ncs against Northern Illinois, tit, Minnesota and Oregon State ure the Huskers of momentum ering the conference schedule, “ The pick is Nebraska at this int,’’ Jones said. “They have to be ; favorite. They got four gimmes in ; non-con fere nee schedule. “Whoever has the momentum in i’ non-league schedule has the best lance to emerge in the conference I'C.’’ Jones said Clark, who rushed for a irecr-high 256 yards during Nc aska’s 63-42 against the Cowboys si season, is another reason he fa irs Nebraska. He said he includes Oklahoma ate among four other teams to chal ngc Nebraska. Colorado, Okla >ma and Missouri also are legiti atc contenders, he said. Although Oklahoma State has to splacc its entire offensive line, suc css hinges on the Cowboys’ defense, )ncs said. The Cowboys return eight starters id 19 rettermen from a defense that urrendered 454.5 yards and 29.7 oints per game last season. How good wc arc is going to be based by how good our defense is,” Jones said. He said the offensive line lacks experience. Wc lost a pretty veteran crew,” Jones said, ‘‘but wc think wc can replace those guys athletically and speed-wise.” Oklahoma Stale’s returning de fensive starters include comcrback Mike Clack, free safely Rod Smith, strong salcty Lamar MeGriggs and linebacker Sim Drain. In addition, tackle Brandon Colbert, nose guard Ruben Oliver, defensive end Devin Jones and tackle Stacey Saitcrwhiic also return. On oflcnsc, the Cowboys return 16 iQttcrmcn and three starters, in cluding quarterback Mike Gundy. Gundy needs 617 yards to become the Big Eight’s all-time passing leader. Gundy currently is third behind Kansas State’s Lynn Dickey, who ---- amassed 6,208 career passing yards from 1968 lo 1970, and Kansas’ Frank Scurcr, who passed for 6,410 yards from 1980 to 1983. ‘ ‘Gundy has had a great career and he had a great spring,” Jones said. This is the strongest he’s ever been. He’s improved an awful lot. We think he’s as good as there is.” Also returning offensively arc flanker Jerrod Green and light end Vance Vice. Jones said the Cowboys will not be hard-pressed to replace All-America selections Hart Lee Dykes and Barry Sanders. Sanders rushed lor 2,628 yards and 39 touchdowns last year while starting at running back, while Dykes was Gundy’s top receiving threat at split end. Jones said the Cowboys’ receiving corps is the deepest position on the team. He said junior running backs Gerald Hudson and Vernon Brown arc a talented tandem that will make up for the loss of Sanders. Now you can get the fastest, darkest, tan possible! vAM* The Sun Tannery and S-Tans have just re-lamped all our beds for £»({ f- yjfllry faster tanning. New specials monthly - call now y\ f for prices and appointments. ( / ' ' We also have swimmwear, sun glasses, and tanning products. Sun Tannery S-Tans 3230 Sth I31h 126 Nth 13th 423-6022_ _477-2666 COMPUTERIZED ALIGNMENT DIAGNOSIS FREE I'••tit |>u> lor an alignment. .. unless >ou need one! BRAKES • "c install new guaranteed brake pads or shoes tsemi metalbc pads extra) • Resurface drums or rotors • Inspect front grease seals • Inspect tront wheel hearings • Hoad test your car LMfllN ?318 N" Street 7030 0 Street 477-7724 464-2252 Order your college ring NOW AMERICA S COLLEGk RIN O '*• Offer good Aug. 28 thru Sept. 9,1989. frh^Fl gypf Op«n Mon-Fn 8-5 30 S»1 9-5 30 Thur* III 9pm more than a Bookstore. fl£t| ■SDH- I *Tc i w lw*?9 ML nU.COM IM MAMCjm l miss- CAIO ■ B mVi GEl _1300 O Streot (W2M7M111 University of Nebraska-Lincoln CAMPUS RECREATION It's Time To Play! UllMTPAMURAL. BA P ' , ' ^ "/ '• / O'* -■ J ¥ s Highlighted Sport: Co-Rec Flag Football Competition begins: 9/13/89 Entry deadline: September 6, 1989 Estimated # of participants 800 Highlighted Sport: Mud Volleyball Tournament Competition begins: 9/15/89 Entry deadline: September 12, 1989 Estimated # of participants 150 Highlighted Sport: Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Competition begins: 9/22/89 Entry Deadline: September 19, 1989 Estimated # of participants 175 Highlighted Sport: Men’s and Women’s Flag Football Competition begins: 10/2/89 Entry deadline: 9/26/89 Estimated # of participants 2100 Highlighted Sport: Co-Rec Soccer Competition begins: 10/2/89 Entry deadline: 9/26/89 Estimated # of participants 300 Highlighted Sport: Golf Tournament (M,W,C) Competition begins: 10/14/89 Entry deadline: 10/10/89 Estimated # of participants 150 Get to your Intramural or Recreational Sports Department and sign up today! General Motors is proud to be associated with your campus intramural recreational sports and activities. CHEVROLET PONTIAC (MOBILE BUICK CADILLAC GMC TRUCK _ _ _ _. r — „-.■ ...... -
