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turtUyOCT0BEB 24. 1992 THE TtNNMStA Former football stars enter TSU's Hall of Fame Xx 1 same type plays. The fundamentals of the game haven't changed." Suesberry, who now practices medicine in Delano, played cornerback and safety but made his mark at quarterback. "I played defense only because there was a limited substitution rule," Suesberry said. "I think football's a much better game now.

Not only are the players bigger and faster now, but the offenses and defenses are much more complicated. There's a lot more specialization. I like the wide-open game." The biggest change, though, has been the complete integration of sports. "In my era, the SEC didn't recruit black players. There are plenty of black players in the SEC now," Suesberry said.

"I think it was great for Tennessee State to get In that conference they're in now." By TOM WOOD Sports Writer The game of football has changed considerably from when Frank McRae, Wilbur Suesberry, Howard Green and Luster (Brute) Hayes were Involved with Tennessee State's program. The football foursome were inducted into the TSU Hall of Fame last night at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel, along with basketball standout James Satterwhite and women's track runner Barbara Frazier. Hayes played football for the Tigers from 1938-41 while Suesberry quarterbacked the Tigers from 1955-58 and McRae played from 1962-65. Green was an assistant coach from 1956-60 and again from 63-68. They recall a time when football was much simpler, with players who weren't as big or fast as they are today having to go both ways and when equipment was not as well-built as it is today.

"I came along when we were still wearing leather headgear and we didn't have all that padding," said Hayes, who was a center and defensive tackle and is now retired. "But we didn't get hurt near as much as it seems today's players do." McRae is a former defensive tackle who now acts and has appeared in such movies as Norma Roe, Cannery Row, Lethal Weapon and others. He says the game has changed in outward appearances only. "The equipment's better, it's more organized and the training techniques are better, but it's still basically the same game," McRae said. "You've still gotta get 10 yards for a first down and you still run the Christopher BerKey New TSU Sports Hall of Fame members include, from left, James Satterwhite, Frank McRae, Barbara Frazier, Luster (Brute) Hayes and Dr.

Wilbur Suesberry. Howard Green also was inducted last night. Stefan, Painter out for season Terrific Value! VMH1D 'J Compare at $45 and Belle Meade Methodist Church. The service begins 90 minutes before game time. Cost Is $2 per person round trip.

An MTA bus and five trolleys will be running routes on streets surrounding Vanderbilt Stadium before and after the game. Bowl reunion: Vandy's 1982 Hall of Fame Bowl team will hold its reunion this weekend and will be introduced at halftime. Short series: Today's game is only the second ever played between Vanderbilt and South Carolina. The Gamecocks won 23-7 here in 1961. Today marks South Carolina's first trip to Dudley Field as a member of the Southeastern Conference.

By LARRY WOODY Sports Writer Two Vanderbilt freshmen offensive guards yesterday underwent surgery to repair injuries and will be lost for the season. Brock Stefan (ankle) and Chad Painter (shoulder) will not rejoin the squad until spring practice begins. Painter had not played this season and his redshirt status is Intact; the redshirt status is unclear for Stefan, who had seen limited action. Injury report: Several key Vandy players are listed as out or questionable: inside linebacker Gerald Collins, sidelined since coming down with an infection Sept 11; offensive MEN! Get EXTRA warmth and comfort in our duck boots! Waterproof leather shaft lined with Thinsulate'" and tackle Tom Vincent, out Indefinitely with a broken ankle; wingback Eric Lewis (groin), offensive guard Mark Mikesell (knee), and inside linebacker Ricky Melton are questionable. Few tickets: As of yesterday, approximately 500 tickets were available for today's 1 p.m.

homecoming game with South Carolina and a sellout is expected. The Vandy ticket office will be open today from 8:30 a.m. to kickoff as long as tickets remain. Shuttle bus: Shuttle bus service will be offered from Greer Stadium removable inner sole. rv- TV -W, MEN'S FULL SIZES 8-13.

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defending champion Eastern Kentucky. The Raiders will be trying for their fifth consecutive victory. SEMO has lost five straight after a 27-21 season-opmlng win vs. Murray State. The Indians lost last week to Sam-ford 45-14.

MTSU beat SEMO 52-0 last season In Murfreesboro. Who to watch Middle Tennessee QB Kelty Holcomb, 291 yards passing, 4 TDs vs. Eastern Kentucky; TB Brtgham Lyons, freshman, may get first start If Injured Walter Dunson and Kippy Baytess are unable to play, averaging 77.6 yards per game; WR Vinos Parks, 18.9 yards per catch, 3 TDs. Southeast Missouri QB Jason Uley, 184.8 ypg passing; TB Kelvin Anderson, top rusher In OVC, 138.6 9 TDs; WR Glenn Krupa, 44 catches, tops In OVC, 388 yards. Eastern Ky.

(4-2, 2-1) at UT-Martin 2 p.m., Martin, Term. About the game: Tennessee-Martin, playing Its first season In the Ohio Valley Conference, hopes to go above .500 against Eastern Kentucky, the defending OVC champ. UTM lost to Tennessee State 23-15 last week. EKU, ranked No. 17 In the Division l-AA poll, is reeling from two consecutive losses, Including a 38-7 beating last Saturday at Middle Tennessee.

EKU leads the series 3-0 and beat the Pacers 56-21 last season. Who to watch: UT-Martln QB Rickey Armstrong, 157.3 yards per game passing; WR Charles MaJone, 345 yards receiving, 13.8 yards per catch. Eastern Kentucky TB Mark us Thomas, 112.7 ypg rushing; DT Chad Bratzke, 7 sacks. Union, Ky. (4-2) at Cumberland (1-5) 1:30 p.m., Donnell Stadium.

Radkx 104.1-FM About the game: Cumberland hopes to turn around a disappointing season with a season-ending four-gams home-stand, beginning with Union. CU lost 47-26 to Lambuth last week. Union lost to Georgetown College 48-41 last week but beat Cumberland 25-6 last season. Who to watch: Cumberland TB Curtis Woodard, 120 yards vs. Lambuth; DB Kevin Heftier, 60-yard Interception return for TD.

Union QB Lee Wortey, 1,525 yards passing; FB Clarence Mac-key, 154 yards vs. Georgetown. Memphis State (3-3) at Tulsa (2-5) 1:30 p.m.. Tulsa, Okla Radkx 1160-AM About the game Memphis State will be going for Its fourth consecutive victory after an 0-3 start when the Tigers dash with Tulsa. Memphis State defeated Arkansas State 37-7 last week while Tulsa was losing to Louisville 32-27.

Who to watch Memphis State QB Shane Matthews, needs 53 yards passing to reach the mark TB Larry Porter, 495 yards; LB Danton Bar-to, 11 tackles vs. Arkansas State. Tulsa TB Lamont Headd, 371 yards rushing; LB Barry Mlnter, 81 tackles. Univ. of South (5-0) at Wash.

Lee (3-2) 12:30 p.m. Lexington, Va About the gamac Sevvenee posted its fifth consecutive win, 27-17 against Rhodes College last week while Washington Lee notched a 24-21 win vs. Hampden-Sydrny. The powerful Purple Tigers of Sewanee, are ranked No. 4 In Division III South.

Who to watch Sewanee RB Carl Cravens (3 TDs, 140 yds on 31 carries last week), QB Russ Young (11-18, 212 yds), WR James Sprigg, WR Dan'l Moul-ton. Washington Lee RB Michael MacLane (6 TDs) lost for year. QB Geren Steiner (592 yds, 5 TDs). Central Fla. (4-1) at Western Ky.

(1-4) 5 p.m.. Bowling Green, Ky. Radkx 107.1-FM About the game: It's horrecorring for the Hilltoppers, who won an exhibition vs. the Russian Czars 45-14. Central Florida Is coming off 42-18 win vs.

Ni-cholls State and the series is tied at 1-1. Who to watch WKU RB Davlon Sarver, had 2 TDs against the Russians; RB Roscoe Echolls, QB Meco Malcome. Other area action Tennessee-Chattanooga (2-4) visits Marshall (5-1) in a key Southern Conference game on SportSouth at 4:30 p.m. (not on Viacom). UTC Is coming off a 44-13 loss to Western Carolina; Marshall beat The Citadel 34-13.

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Tennessee Tech may not be on the verge of greatness yet, but the Golden Eagles are on the brink of a turnaround. Tech hosts Morehead State for Homecoming with the opportunity to claim its fourth consecutive win. That's something a Tech team hasn't done since 1977. A victory also would improve Tech, 2-9 last season, to 5-2 overall and keep it in second place in the Ohio Valley Conference. "It's going to be another dogfight," Coach Jim Ragland said.

"It's dogfight after dogfight for us every Saturday." Morehead (1-5, 1-2) comes in fresh off a 31-7 romp vs. Murray State last week to end an eight-game losing streak. "Morehead was a team waiting to explode and they did," Ragland said. Morehead, picked to finish third In the league, experimented early Running back to the Sunset Grill after today's football game? Good for you! Opening at 4 pm for Vandy's home season. HILLSBORO VILLACE386-FOOD TREADMILLS in the season with the wishbone and two option-style quarterbacks, bumping last year's starter Steve Donato back to third string.

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