The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana • Page 28

It a A Hard Day9 Fright E.TU. Ms ILaisfalPiaiy Lassen." Big 10 Standings trr-i x. rv. i AY -V A h. i I've never had an effort like that, and I didn't want to go home a loser.

Also, a tie would still have given us a shot at the Rose Bowl." Carter, however, left Indiana a loser, sending the Hoosiers to 3-2 in the conference and 5-3 for the season. The victory keeps Michigan tied with Ohio State atop the Big Ten at and puts the Wolverines' season mark at 7-1. The game, contested on a windy, 42-degree overcast afternoon, was to be a memorial to Michigan's 100th year of college football. It was scheduled to be a festive afternoon for the Wolverines, with Indiana on hand simply to provide an opponent. THE CRIMSON never bought the routine.

After letting Michigan jump in front 7-0 less than five minutes into the fray on a 3-yard Reid run following Wilbur fumbling a punt over to the Wolverines at the Indiana 40, this confrontation belonged to I.U. as much as it did to the "Champions of the West." The Hoosiers showed their stature for the first time following a downed Michigan punt at the Indiana 2-yard line late in the opening period. For the next six minutes, I.U. controlled the football, marching 98 yards through, around and over the vaunted Wolverine defense. The drive concluded with Clifford rolling left and tossing the ball over the Michigan defenders into Harangody's hands on a maneuver similar to the one at the finish which produced the final Indiana tally.

Kellogg's PAT squared the festivities at 7-7 with 11:44 remaining until the break. With 1:09 to play in the second quarter, Indiana bolted in front 14-7 to the shock and dismay of the homecoming crowd. The Hoosiers scored when Lonnie Johnson rambled 14 yards into the end zone and Kellogg kicked the extra point. It took Indiana only four plays to go 69 yards for the touchdown with a 36-yard Clifford-to-Lundy aerial the big play. See I.U., Page 11 Corso and the Hoosiers were stunned by the play.

A half hour after the game there was still a look of shock in the eyes of the Hoosier coach. "It was a great effort on Carter's part," Corso said as he paced back and forth and sniffed on smelling salts. "It's just one of those things. I don't know why things like that happen to us. We wanted to let them complete the pass and make the tackle." ONLY SECONDS before the heart-stopping touchdown pass, Michigan fullback Lawrence Reid stopped the clock by tossing the football out-of-bounds to give the Wolverines time to set up the game-breaker.

It was a smart move. It was also controversial. On the play, Reid took a pass from Wangler at midfield and then, as he was being tackled, he "lateraled" the ball toward the I.U. bench where it was caught by Corso. If the ball was tossed backwards it was a legal play.

If not, it was loss of down and a 5-yard penalty for the Wolverines. "I doubt if the ball was tossed backward," observed Corso, who was standing directly in front of Reid as he threw the ball. On the next play, Indiana jumped offside, moving the ball to the Hoosier 45. That's when disaster struck. Indiana had moved into the 21-21 draw thanks to a 54-yard Clifford to Nate Lundy bomb that was lofted over Michigan defensive back Mike Jolly.

Lundy was hauled down from behind at the Michigan 2 and two plays later came the Clifford-to-Harangody equalizer. NEARLY EVERYONE in the huge throng, the largest ever to see Indiana play, thought Corso would go for broke and attempt a two-point conversion. He stunned all by sending in Kellogg to kick the one-pointer. Why? "I didn't want our tremendous effort to go for naught," was Corso's reply. "I thought our kids did a magnificent job, By JOHN BANSCH Assistant Sports Editor Ann Arbor, Mich.

Little Antho- my Carter is the author of one of the biggest knockout blows ever administered an Indiana University football team. The 5-11. 155-pound freshman wide receiver unloaded on the Hoosiers as the i clock struck zero Saturday, stepping into ithe end zone to complete a 45-vard scor ing pass play that lifted Michigan to a dramatic 27-21 triumph. In the process. Carter single-handedly denied the Crimson one of the most glorious moments in their gridiron history.

For until that final tick of the clock, the three-touchdown underdog Hoosiers had battled mighty Michigan to a standoff in one of the most stunning afternoons of the 1979 season. JUST 55 SECONDS from the final gun, Indiana had drawn even with the 10th-ranked Wolverines when quarterback Tim Clifford flipped a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dave Harangody and Kevin Kellogg added the all-important extra point. This was the day Indiana was to prove its program under Coach Lee Corso had moved into the Big Ten's silk stocking district. Instead, Carter was to shatter those dreams. On that fateful final play, the diminutive receiver from Riveria Beach, lined up wide to the right side.

He streaked down the sideline, made a little move inside and found an open seam in Indiana's prevent defense. Michigan Financial -4K, A w. aaiaa SKY HIGH Indiona's Stoner Gray (4) leaps high and deflects a long pass attempt to Michigan's Anthony Carter near the end zone in the first period of their Big Ten game at Ann Arbor, Saturday. (UPI Photo) vi plays and a 33-yard field goal by Eddie Leopard to stun the Irish with 17 quick points after the intermission. Relying on a strong running game through the first two quarters, South Carolina went to the air for its first points.

Quarterback Garry Harper located wide receiver Zion McKinney open on the left sideline. The pass was on the money, splitting defenders Steve Cichy and John Krimm, and McKinney broke free, outracing Cichy to the end zone for a 62-yard scoring pass, the Gamecocks' longest of the season. The Irish were unable to move the football, and a 6-yard punt into the 18-mile an hour wind gave S.C. the ball at the Irish 49. It took just one play, running back Spencer Clark taking a simple dive off left tackle, busting past the linebacker and sprinting into the end zone.

Leopard's second PAT gave South Carolina a 14-3 margin. AGAIN THE IRISH were forced to punt and the Gamecocks took over on their 41. Good running and a pass interference call helped the visitors march to the Irish 17, where they accepted Leopard's field goal and a 17-3 command with 1:52 remaining in the third quarter. Two Lisch passes covering 39 yards put Notre Dame on the march after the ensuing kickoff and Ferguson, the Heis-mann Trophy possibility from Richmond, did the rest. He took a pitchout and, following the block of Tim Huffman, broke down the right sidelines for 26 yards.

Male's point afterward closed it to 17-10, and then it was a matter of waiting, waiting, waiting for Lisch to perform his miracle. See IRISH, Page 11 Wi laaa at 'ii i i iaann iia- Canf. All Oamat OS i JO 3 0 4 3 I a 0 3 0 a 0 I 1 Ohio State Michigan PURDUE INDIANA Minnesota Iowa Michigan St Wisconsin Illinois Northwestern 1 7 0 quarterback John Wangler delivered the football to Carter at the Hoosier 20-yard line and it was a battle between the rookie pass catcher and three I.U. defensive backs. Indiana's Dart Ramsey reached out to grab Carter moments after he caught the ball, but lost his grasp on the Michigan hero as cornerback Stoner Gray bumped into the two men.

Carter then stumbled for about 5 yards before regaining his balance. AT THE 5-yard line, Hoosier Tim Wilbur attempted to trip up the elusive Carter, but he pulled his leg in closer to his body, avoided the tackle and stepped into the end zone. As he did, he was mobbed by his teammates and several hundred zealous fans among the 104,832 witnesses. As the celebration continued, more and more Wolverine backers ran onto the field, and the officials called off Michigan's attempt for a 28th point. "When I was hit just after I caught the football I thought it was all over," Carter said afterward.

"I didn't think I had a chance at getting into the end zone." Section 2 The Indianapolis Star sunday, october 28, 1979 Tfijr 3 inn got nothing done defensively we were just lousy." Nevertheless, the Boilers hitched up their pants when one more mistake would have been fatal, driving 58 yards in only six plays to overcome a 16-13 Northwestern edge halfway through the final period then thwarting the rambunctious Wildcats at their 14 with 92 seconds on the clock. See Bob Collins, Page 2 Three fumbles, two interceptions and a blocked extra point attempt kept Purdue coaches and fans in a tizzy at least those among them cognizant of the Wildcats' 34-point underdog status. And the last error, punt returner Tony Hill's bobble which Wildcat Scott Duncan covered for the go-ahead points with just 11:27 on the clock, nearly sent the lightweights into orbit. Sam Poulos, who doubled at tight end and place kicker, brought his batting average to .500 on the PAT making it 16-13 amid loud rumblings of discontent that persisted approximately four minutes or until Harris gathered in Herrmann's floater at the 6 and sailed across for the markers which stretched the Boilers' home string to 11. Actually, it took the locals only 1:33 to drive the distance with Herrmann eating up 36 yards on two completions to Harris before again hitting his flanker on a first UNLISCHES PASS Notre Dame quarterback Rusty Lisch appears poised as he uncorks a pass over the outstretched arms of South Carolina rusher Pat Bowen (25) in the second quarter at South Bend, Saturday.

(UPI Photo) By BILL BENNER Star Sportswriter South Bend, Ind. If Rusty Lisch didn't take his place alongside Notre Dame legends here Saturday, he certainly gained considerable ground on them. Like 336 yards, to be precise, using his head as well as his arm to rally the Irish to a pulsating, 18-17 college football victory over a strong South Carolina squad. Lisch, the talented senior quarterback from Belleville, 111., wingesd the Irish 80 yards in the final 96 seconds to avert an upset, clicking with tight end Dean Masztak on a 14-yard pass with just 42 seconds left to bring Notre Dame within one point, 17-16, of the Fighting Gamecocks. Then, to prove that the drive would not be all for nothing, 'he found flanker Pete Holohan in the corner of the end zone with the winning two-point conversion, sending 59,075 witnessess into hysterics.

RUMORS OF THE skies parting and a voice from on high joining the din proved to be unfounded, but the improbable outcome showed once again that there must be something to Notre Dame mythology. There was nothing mythical, however, about the 17 third-quarter points scored by South Carolina as the Gamecocks overcame a 3-0 halftime deficit in heading for an apparent sixth straight victory. With only 17 seconds remaining in the third period, a 26-yard dash down the sidelines by Vagas Ferguson wrenched Notre Dame back to within a touchdown at 17-10. The Irish, now 5-2, wasted one chance to draw even early in the fourth quarter down play from the 17. And, surprise, surprise, it was a Wildcat miscue which gave the Purdues a much-needed opportunity for redemption.

Tackled ferociously by linebacker Kevin Motts after a 6-yard pass reception from sophomore quarterback Mike Kerrigan, tailback Tim Hill coughed up the ball to cornerback Wayne Smith at the Purdue 42 and past sins soon were forgotten as Herrmann and Harris tattooed the Cats with a furious. 1-2 punch. Let it also be recorded the Boilermakers gouged out a 7-3 halftime margin while the folks still were vociferously protesting a lack of pass protection for Herrmann who wound up in a sack on his 32 five minutes into the second period. The roar drowned out Northwestern safety Jay Anderson's moan of anguish when Mike Adamle's flying tackle shook the ball loose and freshman defensive back Bob Lashley recovered on the Wildcats' 36. Herrmann again was trapped for a 10-yard loss but only after a 20-yard completion to end Raymond Smith on first down.

So, this one only hurt for a little while no longer than was necessary for the record-setting junior to bracket tailback Wally Jones for another 20 over the middle to the visitors' 6. And Jones felt no pain, slashing right tackle to erase a 34 deficit supplied by Poulos whose 19- one out to Ferguson, who banged for 18 more yards to the C. 17. There, it got a little hairy. Lisch's first pass was incomplete and his second was batted back into his hands, although he managed to gain 3 yards catching his own throw.

It was now thjrd-and-7 at the 14, 48 seconds to play. In the huddle, Lisch told Masztak, "Hook up in the end zone, and the ball will be there." With two N.D. backs running routes to occupy the linebackers, Masztak did as told and Lisch delivered as promised. Bedlam! THERE WAS NO doubt on the Irish sideline about the decision to go for two points. "I will never go for the tie," said Coach Dan Devine afterward.

"I didn't come to Notre Dame to play for the tie." The winning play featured the Irish in a double wing. Lisch was supposed to read the defense, and make his decision on which side to pass. He chose the left and Holohan, curling in front of defensive back Mark Bridges, made a diving reception in the front corner of the end zone. "I was looking to throw all the way," said Lisch. "In one-on-one coverage, I feel we should be able to complete the pass about all the time." That final completion finished Lisch's best day ever on the gridiron.

The 336 yards, 43 attempts and 24 completions were all personal bests. "Just a matter of finding the open seam," Lisch remarked. There were few open seams anywhere in the first half, which featured nine punts, drive-killing miscues and Chuck Male's 40-yard field goal late in the first quarter, accounting for the only scoring. COACH JIM CARLEN'S Gamecocks, also 5-2, then produced two big scoring in ii frrflf-ii art-rssweiw State, Big Ten Scores Anderson 63, Earlham 19. Ball State 38, Bowling Green 23.

Butler 24, St. Norbert 7. Findlay 29, Taylor 7. Franklin 36, Valparaiso 23. Hanover 24, Manchester 20.

Illinois 17, Minnesota 17, tie. Indiana Central 20, Evansville 6. Indiana State 23, Illinois State 21. Iowa 24, Wisconsin 13. Michigan 27, Indiana 21.

Notre Dame 18, South Carolina 17. Ohio State 42, Michigan State 0. Purdue 20, Northwestern 16. Rose-Hulman 34, Centre 9. St.

Joseph's 28, DePauw 10. by failing to put any points on the scoreboard after reaching first-and-goal at the South Carolina 6. Another Irish possession resulted in a punt, and then fullback Ty Barber let a Lisch pass slide through his hands and into the arms of USC defensive back Pat Bowen at the Gamecocks' 28, ruining another scoring opportunity. SOUTH CAROLINA stayed on the ground and worked on the clock, finally having to punt the ball away. The Irish took over on their 20 with 1:36 showing.

And Lisch, as calm and poised as he would be in practice, went to work. First he hit Holohan for 12, then Holohan for another 15. Next it was junior Ty Dickerson, Indianapolis, who made a leaping reception on the sideline for 18 yards and a first down at the Gamecocks' 35. Then Rusty dished yard field goal opened the scoring late in the first quarter. Jones again reached the end zone from the 1 four minutes into the third segment, capping a five-play, 43-yard surge highlighted by Herrmann's 21-yard toss to Harris and freshman Jimmy Smith's 11-yard sprint to the 3.

Freshman Walt Drapeza's extra-point was blocked by Chuck Kern, a brilliant senior from New Castle, leaving the count 13-3 but the steamroller seeming to be making familiar sounds. But not for long as Northwestern, capitalizing on a 42-yard pass interference penalty against Williams zoomed to the Purdue 1 without a struggle. And the Cats charged to 13-9 on a third down sweep from the 1 by Tim Hill before finally succumbing after briefly regaining command on Duncan's fourth-quarter TD which he said was "my first since I was 12 years old." Amidst all the uproar, Herrmann hit 19 of 34 pitches for 228 yards and his 43d career scoring pass while absorbing his 53d and 54th interceptions. Result: The Carmel flinger set Big Ten records of 446 completions, 797 attempts and 5,786 yards eclipsing ex-Michigan State ace Eddie Smith in all instances. He now will take aim at former Michigan star Rick Leach's standard of 48 TD passes.

"The records don't mean much to me right now," Herrmann said. "I'm concerned with my performance today, which wasn't very good. I want to improve each week from here on. "I'm not throwing real well right now and I'm still throwing interceptions. I'm just in a kind of slump.

I think maybe every quarterback goes through this kind of slump." Junior tight end Dave Young also got into the act with five receptions for 51 yards giving him 85 career catches while surpassing the previous school record of 80 by Ashley Bell. See PURDUE, Page 11 (wwti By MAX STULTZ Star Sportswriter West Lafayette, Ind. Thousands of "Boo Birds" disguised as Purdue football fans hissed and hooted themselves in Ross-Ade Stadium Saturday afternoon, becoming strangely quiet only after Mark Herrmann's late 17-yard strike to flanker Mike Harris boosted the embattled Boilermakers past Northwestern, 20-16, for their fourth Big Ten football victory in five games. Attracted mostly by homecoming festivities since the winless Wildcats were supposed to do little more than show up and curtsy politely before running for their lives, 69,656 partisans trooped gaily through the turnstiles. But their light-hearted mood didn't survive the first quarter which ended with Northwestern in the lead, 3-t), and the Boilermakers in the doghouse.

There, of course, they could avoid spectator taunts but not the caustic comments of Coach Jim Young whose mildest remark consisted of three words: "We were terrible." Expanding on the thrilling, if not artistic proceedings, from his sideline vantage point, Young declared, "We just went through the motions on offense and Weekend TV Sports SUNDAY JIM VOUNO SHOW Purdua football. 11:30 a.m.. Channel 4 DAN OIVINI SHOW Notra Oama football, 11:30 a.m., Channel 13. LCi CORSO SHOW I. U.

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NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL Highlights of South Carolina Game, 1 a.m., Channaf p-vr sponrs index Bob Collins 2 Pacers, Checkers Harness Highlights 9 On Losing End Page 2 Jim Murray 10 Lines Shots 12 Southern Cat Of Bounds 8 Hallies To Win Page 5 Pinspotting 13 Shootin' The'Stars 7 LAND OF WILDCATS Northwestern defender Kevin Berg (98) hangs on to Purdue's wide receiver Raymond Smith after the latter caught a pass in the first quarter Saturday at West Lafayette, Ind. Linebacker Jim Miller (62) moves in to assist Berg on the tackle. (Star Photo by Charles Berry).