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6C Sports Lansing State Journal Friday, Sept. 29, 1989 NFL ROUNDUP IPeeite will start -for lions odd Sy nday (OLwMeiFfoack INJURY REPORT gals quarterback Boomer Esiason's ankle, sprained in Monday night's victory over Cleveland, is still stiff, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game against Kansas City, the team says. Bengals coach Sam Wyche said Wednesday that quarterback Turk Schonert will play Sunday if Esiason is still unable. "The good part Is that Turk walked in right behind him with a perfect gait," Wyche Esiason appeared briefly at Wednesday's practice, then left aboard the Bengals' golf cart for the treatment room. "It's a bad sprain.

It's serious enough that he couldn't stand on it, much less work out today," Wyche said. "There's a question whether he'll be able to go at Eric Wright (groin), CB Tim McKyer (groin) ore questionable; Bubbo Paris (ankle), RB Horry Sydney (knee) oe probable. New York Giants at Dote Giants: John Elliott (back) is questionable. Cowboys LB Ken Norton (kneeL CB Robert Williams (knee), Tom Rafferty (thumb), RB Kevin Scott (knee) are out; RB Kevin Scott (kneel DT Danny Noonan (groin) is questionable; Bin Bates -(groin), Mke Saxon (ankle), LB Jack Del Rio (cotf) are probable. 1 Tampa Boy at Minnesota: Buccaneers: WR Danny Peebles (shoulder) is doubtful; Mke Simmonds (ek bow), DE Robert Goff (knee), LB Henry Rolling (ham-, Jrinnl niariinmM.

i a. rvr 1 i -n fiuiuuK, ui naif IIKHIU- 1 If rY 31? Sunday's Games OndmoH at Kaeos Ohc Bengals: QB Boomer Bio-son (ankle), WR Ed Brown (jroii), WR Tim McGee (hip) are probable. Chiefs: WR Naz Worthen (ribs) is doubtfut'DE Neil Smith (chesty WR Carlos Carson (groin), LB Dino Hockett (ankle) are questionable; RB Christian Okove (shoulder), RB James Saxon (shout-deit TE Chris Oressel (boda rv Eotman (shoulder) are probable. Denver at Cleveland: Broncos: Keith Kortz (ear infection), Dennis Smith (cotf), Kip Corrington (ankle), Randy Robbins (hamstring), Gerald Perry (knee) ore probable. Browns Ricky Bolden (shoulder) is doubtful; Dan Fke (knee), CB Harford Dixon (groin), WR Brian Brennan (hamstring), RB Mke 08-phant (hamstring), DE Carl Hairston (knee) are questionable.

Manopofc at NewYoAJeteCoHsQB Chris Chon-dter (knee) is our, RB Eric Dkkerson (hamstring) is questionable; LB Kurt Larson (knee), DE Ezra Johnson (thigh), LB QuHus McDonald (chest) ore probable. Jets: Dan Alexander (calf) is out; Mke Haight(ribsl LB Alex Gordon (knee) are questionable; LB Timmy Cofield (groin), LB Kevin McArthur (ankle) are probable. Miami at Houston: Dolphins: RB Sammie Smith (ankle), RB Tom Brown (knee) are questionable; RB Lor-enzo Hampton (knee), WR Mark Duper (kneeL Louis Oliver (ankle) are probable. Oilers WR Ernest Givins (thigh), RB Mke Rozier (knee), Greg Montgomery (hamstring), are questionable; Jeff Donaldson (ankle), Dean Steinkuhler (knee), NT Doug Smith (shoulder) are probable. New England at Buffakt Patriots: RB Marvin Allen (shoulder), PK Greg Davis (flu), Roland James (groini Fred Morion (bock), DB Rod McSwain (back-hamstring), RB John Stephens (ankle) ore questioanble; WR Irving Fryar (knee), TE Eric Sievers (knee) ore probable.

Silts CB Derrick Burroughs (neck) is out; DB Kirby Jackson (hamstring) is questionable; Will Wolford (ankle), Howard Ballard (ankle) are probable. Seattle at Los Angeles Raiders Seohawks No info-ties. Raiders DE Howie Long (ankle), LB Jerry Robinson (groin) are questionable; WR Willie GauK (hamstring), Don Mosebar (kneel Steve Wisniewski (ankle) are probable. Atlanta vs. Green Bar Falcons OB Oris Miller (ribs), TE Ron Heller (ankle), LB Joel Wffliams (groinL LB John Rode (neck) are questionable.

Packers Chuck Cecil (hamstring) is out; Ken Ruetfgers (hand) is probable. Los Angeles Rams otSonFrandscaRams LB Lorry Ketm (foot) is out; rv Pankey (bock) is probable. 49ers Ronnie Lott (ankle), Chet Brooks (knee), CB Gannett News Service PONTIAC The wait is over for Rodney Peete's first start at quarterback for the Detroit Lions. Peete, who won the starting job in training camp only to go out with an injured left knee in the last exhibition game, will replace Bob (Jagliano for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. Gagliano started the first three games, all losses.

Peete returned this week for the first time since being injured. He took his heaviest practice load of 'ffie week Thursday. --'When he showed no ill effects, Coach Wayne Fontes announced that Peete will start. he comes up sore tomorrow (today), then we'll re-evaluate," Fontes said. "If he feels like he did today, even if he's a little rusty, he will get the call." Fontes' decision was not surprising, although he previously had said he would wait until today before making up his mind.

Peete took most of the offensive snaps in Thursday's practice. Peete has practiced with his left knee taped and wearing a brace. The injury and brace won't prevent him from running against the-Pittsburgh Steelers, Peete said. "I really don't think so," he said. "I think when I get out there and get that first series out of the way, I'm going to forget about the knee and forget I was hurt.

"I'm going to do everything I would have done if I wasn't hurt. I don't think I'll have a problem when I get into the heat of the game. "I think the only thing new is to get used to the brace." Since the injury, Peete has had only two full days of throwing Wednesday and Thursday. far as my timing, there nn; Kanaa wcuonie) (Knee), ut urns Doleman (toe), WR Anthony Carter (toe) are Questionable. Washington at New Orleans: Redskins RB Gerald Riggs (chest), Todd Bowles (ankle), WR Gary dark (thigh), DE Charles Mam (foot), CB Clarence Vaughan (toe) are probable.

Saints Brad Edeiman (neck), LB Rickey Jackson (cheekl OB John Four cade (knee-ankle) are doubtful; QB Bobby Hebert (concussion) is questionable; RB Craig Heyword (thumb), WR Derrick Clothes (toe) ore probable. PrfcburrJiatDeWt Steelers LB Bryan Hinkle (leg) 6 our, Tom Ricketts (foot) is questionable; RB Tim Wortev (toe) is probable. Uons 03 WOam Whfc rt)hdoulRBMP(ateLr Rodney Pe(kr)are questionable; RB Barry Sanders (nty WR Richard Johnson (shniderL WR Walter Stanley (ankleV Erie Sanders (back) are probable. Son Diego at Phoenbc Chargers Courtney Had (ankleL TE Arthur Cox (foot) are questionable; CB Gil Byrd (ankle), HB Rod Bemstir(luieeLRB Marion Butts (knee), WR Qumri Early (thumb), Venae Glenn (back), DE Burt Grossman (hand), CB Ehis Patterson (knee) ore probable. Cardinals DE Freddie Joe Nunn (re-.

serveflon-foofbal injuryL RB Stump Mitchell (knee), ore our, DE David Galloway (thumbL WR J.T. Smith (ribsL LB Randy Kirk (shoulder) are probable. Monday's Games PHaMpNo at Chicago: Eagles DT Jerome Brown (kneel WR Cris Carter (shoulderL LB Al Harris (shod- -der-ribs), John Tettscr (knee) ore doubtful; Wes Hopkins (groin), Todd BeB (concussion) TE Keith Jackson (bock). RB Anthony Tonev (kneeL LB Mike ail, ana tne next question will be whether he'll be up to par. We probably won't know that until the weekend." Schonert, a 63 percent career passer, has not started a game since rejoining the Bengals in 1987 after a two-year stint in Atlanta.

Saints linebacker to return: New Orleans Saints linebacker Rickey Jackson will start Sunday against the Washington Redskins, his first action since he broke his right cheekbone in a car wreck on Sept. 11, Coach Jim Mora said Wednesday. "He has already seen the doctors. Right now, we're planning to start him," Mora said. Dolphins rookie misses another practice: Miami Dolphins running back Sammie Smith left practice early for the second straight day Thursday because of a sore ankle.

The injury, suffered in Smith's NFL debut against New England, forced him to miss last week's game. Jle's listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Houston. Chiefs sign veteran lineman: The Kansas City Chiefs Thursday put wide receiver Naz Worthen on injured reserve and signed veteran defensive end Bruce Clark. Worthen, the Chiefs' third-round pick this year from North Carolina State, suffered a rib injury on a punt return last week at San Diego. Clark was a free agent after he was waived by the New Orleans Saints in Associated Press Reiclient(arkle)re(westioarBeorsLBrjarte; Quarterback Rodney Peete is scheduled to start for the Lions on Sunday.

Peete has been out since the preseason. Jones (homslring) out; Dave Duerson (shoulder) is questionable; CB Dormell Woolford (tKrrtsfring), DE Dan Hampton (kneel WR Wendell Davis (hamstring), DE Richard Dent (onklel QB Mke Tomczak (right shoulder) are probable. ing quarterback. He was our starting quarterback until the last preseason game. "He may be a little rusty when he first starts, but he's our guy.

We're going to go with him." Bengals' quarterback may miss game: Cincinnati Ben hasn't been too much of a setback," Peete said. Fontes has looked forward to getting Peete back in the lineup. He has been groomed to be the starter since the first day of training camp. Asked what he sees in Peete, Fontes responded: "I see our start tackle Mike Graybill from their developmental squad. Bolden fractured his left shoulder in Monday night's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati and must remain on injured reserve at least six weeks.

The Browns estimated he will need six to eight weeks to heaL June. Clark, who played at Penn State, had been traded to the Saints by the Green Bay Packers in 1982. Browns put tackle on injured list: The Cleveland Browns put offensive tackle Rickey Bolden on injured reserve Thursday and activated PREP FOOTBALL Prep football leaders PH. 372-1834 Oriental Massage Open M-Sat. 1 0 a.m.

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7 LANSING CIVIC ARENA By BOB GROSS Lansing State Journaf there'll be plenty of hype in the area this weekend. A classic Capital Area Conference twin bill a battle between long-time neighborhood rivals and a Capital Circuit showdown featuring unbeaten teams i takes center stage. All games tonight begin at 7:30 p.m. plays Grand Ledge and Sexton visits East Lansing in a pair of CAC attractions. All four teams share first place with 2-0 records.

The Eastern game is "being played at Sexton's Edward W. Majdeski Sjadium. Fowler travels to Pewamo-Westphalia in the annual clash between neighboring rivals in the Central, Michigan Athletic Conference. P-W is 3-0 while Fowler shares second place with Bath and Fulton at 2-1. DeWitt, 4-0 and tied with Fowlerville for the Ingham County League lead, could have its hands full at Portland.

DeWitt has won 15 of its last 16 games and finally gave up' its first touchdown last Friday to Has-lett Portland is tied for third place with Williamston. Fowlerville hosts Williamston tonight. Carson City-Crystal calls on Montabella in a Central State Activities League game. Carson City shares first place with Shepherd. In a Capital Circuit Saturday Night Special, Charlotte tangles with Lansing Catholic Central at Everett's Archie Ross Stadium.

Each team is 2-0 in league play, 4-0 overall. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Name-team YDS TPs Marty Castellon, Lan. Catholic 4 860 9 Gary Schultheis, Fowlerville 4 748 1 Mike Cowdrey, DeWitt 4 700 8 Rusty Stone, Carson City-Crystal 4 581 6 Gabe Cooper, Eaton Rapids 4 520 6 Howard Triplett, Lansing Sexton 4 497 2 Quincy Byrd, Alma 4 481 7 Eric Patrick, Saranac 4 475 5 Dave Meredith. Grand Ledge 4 375 3 John Telford, DeWitt 4 374 7 FEATURING ROGER TURNER MARSELLES BROWN SHANE HOOSE Bill BOUTS Mark From 1C linebacker Bernard Clark and tackle Jimmie Jones, who will not play.

"Not to take away from those SPARTAN NOTEBOOK 1 "jr a rni virunr iu 1 3k backups because they're good athletes but as a unit we realize we're going to have to pick up some of the slack and help out the people filling in," said Mark. "It's definite MB 1 uuu2 "1 Uenkins awaits Miami By JACK EBLING State Journal EAST LANSING It's a short trip from Boynton Beach, to -the University of Miami too short for Michigan State outside Jlinebacker Carlos Jenkins. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound junior nearly became a Hurricane, as everyone expected, in 1986. And he still hasn't forgotten what happened when he didn't "It's going to be pretty personal for me this week," Jenkins said. "They recruited me hard.

Then, they put me through a lot when I "said I was coming to Michigan State. They said I'd never play here. It was a total turnaround." Jenkins and flanker Nate Watson were best friends at Santaluces High. But when Watson signed with Miami, it didn't affect Jenkins' decision. "Miami tried to use that as a recruiting tool on me," Jenkins said.

"But my family thought I should leave Florida. And I'm not a stay-at-home type person. I want to be independent." This week, what he wants most is a win over the Hurricanes, a team of tremendous athletes he knows and respects. It's better to receive: in the past 42 years, only 22 Spartans have gained 100 yards receiving in one game. In three games this season, four Miami receivers have already accomplished that feat Wide receivers Dale Dawkins and Wesley Carroll had 114 and 113 yards, respectively; in a 51-3 win at Wisconsin.

Wide receiver Ran 21 Inch Rust-Cast Aluminum Hand Push HousinQ Rear Bagger -Finger Tip Height Adjustment 20511 AMM Hi ly the biggest Mark game of our young season. The first three games we needed to make sure everyone was on the same page and everything. Now we know we have to go against Michigan State and play a good game. We can't make mistakes." What Miami is not afraid to make is a spectacle or a perfectly acceptable celebration, depending on your point of view. The finger-pointing and fist-pumping that have marked Miami football since the program regained national prominence is something first-year coach Dennis Erickson has promised to put a lid on.

Mark disagrees. "There hasn't been any type of change," he said. "I think we get a bad wrap for that. Our so-called finger-pointing is just us celebrating. We're not taunting anybody.

We're not taking any cheap shots or trying to hurt anybody. "And I think Missouri last week was worse than any team around. The play Jimmy Jones was injured on was a cheap shot, and that's not us. We're just a fun bunch of guys out to have fun and play. But whoever plays us had better have their chin straps on tight, because -they're gonna get hit." And that's speaking Greg Mark's language.

WARRANTY!" AT ANY OF THESE DEALERS OKEMOS LANSING dal "Thrill" Hill had 108 yards in a 31-3 win over California. And end Rob Chudzinski had 101 yards at Missouri. So much for double-coverage. Saluting a healthier Sparty: a special tion ceremony for MSU's Sparty statue will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

The 1 symbol, the world's largest free-stand-ing ceramic statue, has undergone a comprehensive makeover to smooth the cracks, stop the crumbling and restore the correct finish. Everyone is invited to attend. Identifying Miami's mascot: msu's new sparty mascot will have competition for attention Saturday from Sebastian the Ibis, a marsh bird native to South Florida. Legend has it that the ibis, a symbol of knowledge, is the last form of wildlife to take shelter before a Hurricane and the first to reappear after the storm. It's up to the Spartans to make him waddle for shelter this weekend.

Mid-Michigan Homecoming: Saturday's game marks the return of former MSU graduate assistant Dave Arnold, an aide to Muddy Waters in 1980-81. A former Alma High coach from 1973-79, Arnold moved from MSU to Montana State and then Washington State, where he became part of Miami coach Dennis Erickson's staff. Arnold moved with Erickson to Coral Gables, where he coaches Miami's tight ends and special teams. Midwest Power Equipment 1732 Hamilton ST. JOHNS LeVeck's Small Engine 506 N.

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