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Wednesday, November 2,1994 Page 4
Nebraskan
Editorial Board
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
JeffZeleny..Editor, 472-1766
Kara Morrison.Opinion Page Editor
Angie Brunkow..Managing Editor
Jeffrey Robb.Associate News Editor
Rainbow Rowell.Columnist/Associate News Editor
Mike Lewis.Copy Desk Chief
James Mehsling.Cartoonist
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Campaign ‘94
Daily Nebraskan Endorsements
Easy choice
Only Nelson offers voters a clear stance
Next Tuesday, voters will have to decide whether to take a
chance in the gubernatorial election with Gene Spence or to go with
Gov. Ben Nelson’s record.
At this late date, voters still know little about Spence. The only
thing that can be said for certain about the Republican candidate is
that he will lose in the upcoming election. He has stated his win
ning would be close to a miracle.
But the fault for that is his own.
Spence has failed to make a clear agenda or offer voters a clear
choice.
At least Nelson has a record that voters can judge. He has been
a strong supporter of education, leading the National Education
Goals Panel. He has been pro-active on researching viable health
care solutions for the state and has begun to battle the problem of
escalating youth violence.
He also has worked to find markets for Nebraska products, to
bring industry to the state and to revitalize rural Nebraska.
While we haven’t agreed with everything Nelson has done,
including his actions on the death penalty, he at least has offered a
clear stance on most issues.
And in this case, a clear stance is better than no stance at all.
< hit of spotlight
Scherr over Stenbergfor Attorney General
In his campaign commercials, Hastings County Attorney Steve
Scherr aptly characterizes incumbent Attorney General Don
Stenberg as an annoying barking dog.
Stenberg has spent his term in office as an outspoken reactionary
on many issues, barking most loudly for the death penalty. Stenberg
often seems to bask in the spotlight created by his office.
Scherr maintains he is better qualified for the position because he
has experience as a criminal prosecutor, which Stenberg did not
have previous to his election as state attorney general. Scherr has
22 years experience in criminal law.
And while his views are similar to those of Stenbcrg's — both
are pro-death penalty, pro-life and believe senators' telephone
records should be subject to a state audit — Scherr is more willing
to work toward his views of justice than to flail them as if he were
delivering a drama center stage
Furthermore, Scherr's criticism of Stenberg is on target.
He believes Stenberg has politicized the office, letting his politi
cal views get in the way of adequately advising the governor and the
Legislature.
Stenberg would be well replaced by this qualified challenger on
Nov. 8. The Daily Nebraskan endorses Steve Scherr for Attorney
General.
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1.
life CUHTOU ON the Vomt
Kudos to our super Huskers
We came, we saw, and we
kicked some Buff, er, butt.
Nebraska now owns the dubious
honor of controlling its destiny —
at least more so than Penn State.
By thoroughly thumping the
Colorado Chokealoes, the Huskers
proved they are for real, in a
serious way. Make no doubt about
it, folks — Nebraska owned
Colorado in every aspect on
Saturday.
Being ranked No. 1 was a
foregone conclusion, regardless of
what Penn State did to spiritless
Ohio State. (Rolling up the score
on a team that had given up before
halftime is not that impressive.)
In all likelihood, the Huskers
will face a top-ranked team in the
Orange Bowl — probably Miami,
although that could change this
weekend. Penn State will be stuck
with Oregon or Washington State
in the Rose Bowl. Although those
teams are having good seasons,
they are not in the same league as
Nebraska’s potential opponent.
But enough of this. Speculation
will continue until the end of the
season. Let those idiots at ESPN
babble on about who is the best.
By the way, who is Lee Corso,
and where did they find this guy?
I’m beginning to think that ESPN
lost a bet, because he doesn’t know
what he’s talking about — ever. Or
they have a lot of sympathy,
knowing if they fire him, he’ll
never get another job and starve to
death.
Speaking of commentators,
ABC’s Keith Jackson is actually
entertaining — when he’s not on
the air.
While 1 nursed a hangover with
Arizona iced tea and steaks from
Bum Steer inside the Eagle radio
party tent, I watched the game on
big screen via satellite hookup. Th<
beauty of this is that, because it
was a direct linkup, we, the
viewers, didn’t have to endure
commercials. Instead, we got to
listen to Keith and Bob Griese
make candid comments on the
i.—■ ■
The most impressive part of this
season is how the team has come
together after the loss of Tommie
Frazier. A group of players with less
character would have folded by now.
But then again, this is no ordinary
group.
game.
For instance, after Nebraska was
stopped on a third-and-one play at
the goal line, the Huskers had to
kick a field goal. While ABC went
to a break, Keith inquired about
that third-down play.
“Why the hell would you run the
option on that play? I don’t
understand that at all, do you?’’
Bob didn’t answer, and if he did
I couldn’t hear him from the
laughter in the tent.
A short time later, Keith and
Bob were discussing players on
which the camera crew should
focus. They mentioned virtually the
entire Nebraska offensive line,
among others. But Keith wanted to
know about a CU defensive
lineman in particular.
“Let’s check on Hicks. Last time
we saw him. he was on his butt.’’
f I was choking on my coleslaw
r for 10 minutes. I have to get a
satellite dish.
As for Cu s missed field goal,
Keith kept it simple:
"It was close. But this ain’t
horseshoes.”
That’s right, baby! Too bad
Comdell Stewart and Rationed
Salami couldn’t figure that out.
They played like scared little
squirrels, always running in circles,
eyes filled with fear, never really
getting anywhere.
e “Secret? Secret Squirrel? This is
Morocco Mole. I have a secret for
you Secret. We’re getting killed!”
I spent way too much time
watching cartoons as a kid.
So the 200th consecutive sellout
was a success, but there are more
impressive numbers in relation to
this game. For instance, CU went 0
for 15 on third- and fourth-down
conversions. The Nebraska defense
was in question before this game,
specifically by the national media,
but any speculation regarding their
abilities has been virtually elimi
nated.
Now the most important thing
for NU to remember is history.
Read: Iowa State.
There are still three games left
to be played, and you can bet that
Kansas, ISU and Oklahoma will
view Nebraska as their Orange
Bowl. We better be ready to play.
If we are, then I’m buying my
ticket to Miami.
The most impressive part of this
season is how the team has come
together after the Ion of Tommie
Frazier. A group of players with
less character would have folded by
now. But then again, this is no
ordinary group.
And one more thing. This 1 om
Osborne fella is a dam good coach.
Before I came to NU, I didn’t
watch much college football, but I
knew about Dr. Tom. I thought it
was lust a rumor that he was a
football genius. Well, I was right.
He’s not a genius; he’s genii —
two geniuses.
It s just like Tommie said when
ESPN interviewed him before
Saturday’s game. When we’re
prepared, “we’ll win easily."
“Easily?”
“Easily."
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