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TheTimen MlRFVKfQWT-ROSsiFR Aug. 4, 19B8 on Qlhe dimes No animosity. Deli's compete From spy Pease, Carlson contend for Oilers' backup QB spot to analyst By MICHAEL A. LUTZ The Associated Press George Allen now Dallas commentator SAN MARCOS, Texas Brent By DENNE H. FREEMAN The Associated Press Pease crossed the Houston Oiler picket line that Cody Carlson was walking during the critical days of last year's NFL player's strike.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. When the strike started, Carlson ij liiimnniiinanuf There was George Allen standing now," Carlson said. "We're compete ing for the same job but we're, i friends." Pease and other members of the replacement Oilers were jeered and i pelted with eggs by the striking' players. Despite the tension, Pease and the -replacements were one of the moreJ efficient substitute teams. They helped the Oilers reach the NFL playoffs for the first time since 1980.

Pease started all three replace--ment games and played in fourv other games, completing 56 of 1131 passes for 728 yards, three downs and five interceptions. Pease also gained the respect of i the veterans. "Our relationship if fine. There's no animosity, just competition." Pease, an 11th round pick by the Minnesota Vikings last year, says he can feel acceptance of Carlson and the rest of the Oilers and that's enough for now. "I feel more accepted this year," Pease said.

"I don't even want to bring up last year. I'm here to compete for a job and that's all. "I can just go out there and relax and perform." There was little relaxation for either Pease or Carlson last season. When the players went out on strike, Carlson, the third-round draft choice, walked with them. "You can't forget what happened last year but that's all in the past was the backup quarterDacK to starter Warren Moon.

ill ilk on the sidelines watching a Dallas Cowboys' practice at Cali Carlson Pease When it ended, Pease, a rookie fornia Lutheran College. Such a scene decades ago from Montana, was entrenched as the backup after leading the replacement Oilers to a 2-1 record. would have ended with security guards taking the former Los An Pease is trying to keep his job and Carlson is still awaiting his first NFL regular season snap. "I don't think we can be best buddies," Carlson said. "Brent's a nice guy but I'm not looking for him to win the backup job.

geles Rams and Washington Redskins' coach away in Now the two hopefuls are back battling for the No. 2 quarterback job, claiming that the frayed nerves and harsh epithets of last season have been overcome. Tom Landry Today, however, Allen is the "spy" who came in from the cold. He has begun a new career as an analyst for the Cowboys' preseason games. The transformation was so complete that Allen even wore the blue shorts, white shirt and cap of the Dallas Cowboys' coaching staff at one of the practices.

However, Allen forgot and wore his red Redskin shoes. "I'm still convinced that he spied on us but he was always able to talk his way out of it," said Dallas Coach Tom Landry. "He was a good psychologist. He always tried to get us mad so we wouldn't play our best game." Landry smiled and added "Oh, I guess we'll help ol' George any way we can. It is a little ironic, isn't it?" Landry believed that Allen sent spies to a hotel overlooking the Cowboys' old home practice field on Forest Lane.

Allen countercharged that the Cowboys were spying on him. And the feud went on. Club president Tex Schramm, noted for his revolutionary ideas, decided to recommend Allen to Fort Worth television station WBAP for the preseason broadcasts. "I think George was a little surprised when I called," Schramm said. "He told me it would be a lot of fun.

He said he kept close tabs on the Cowboys. "He is a good analyst and won't wing it like some of those color guys do." Schramm admitted it wouldn't be a bad publicity gimmick. "It sure got a lot of attention didn't it?" Schramm said. Allen said when Schramm called him, "I thought he had the wrong number. I liked the idea of doing the Cowboys' games.

We had a good rivalry going." Asked about the spying capers, Allen wouldn't deny he did it. "Oh, I remember one time we "I'm still convinced that he spied on us but he was always able to talk his way out of it. He was a good psychologist. He always tried to get us mad so we wouldn't play our best game Oh, I guess, we'll help ol' George any way we can. It is a little ironic, isn't it?" Tom Landry Cowboys coach got a call from the league office that a helicopter was circling the Dallas practice field," Allen said.

"I asked how high the helicopter was and they said it was 3,000 feet, which would be too high to shoot film. They said the pilot had a Santa Claus outfit on. I had to laugh at that one." Allen said, "We all tried to use a little psychology when we played each other. I know we got nervous every time a plane or helicopter came over. One time we chased a guy out of a tree near our practice field because we thought he was from Dallas." Allen showed up at a Landry press conference this week and told Landry: "I never expected to be here.

This is another first." Landry quipped: "I'll have to be careful with my answers. I'll have to treat George like the rest of the media." Allen will be the color analyst for Saturday's preseason game in San Diego, the Aug. 13 game at the Los Angeles Raiders, and the Aug. 27 game in Texas Stadium against Houston. New Bendix Brakes For most cars and Vi ton pick-ups.

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He runs a 4.7 in the 40, but the coaches would like for him to be faster. "I've seen a lot of improvement in him," Dallas Coach Tom Landry said. "He's smart, aggressive and works hard. We'll just see what happens." Haynes made $50,000 in 1985 for starting 12 games for the Breakers at safety. "It wasn't exactly the highlight of my football career, but I did get $50,000 and some experience," he said.

"Experience is everything in this game. I decided to go with the Breakers when not many NFL teams seemed interested." Haynes said he would like to be able to repay the Cowboys' loyalty. "This organization has been good to me, giving me a long, hard look," Haynes said. "I just hope I show them something they think they need." Haynes' biggest competition could come from Billy Owens, a lOth-round draft pick from Pittsburgh. "Owens has been looking good, too at strong safety," Landry said.

"It's a tight battle back there." By DENNE H. FREEMAN The Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -The tight end caught a pass over the middle, then was met by a thunderous hit from strong safety Tommy Haynes in a non-contact drill. Enraged, Harper LeBel threw the ball and hit Haynes. "What's your problem?" Haynes shot back.

"This isn't badminton. This is the NFL." Haynes was one of the heroes of the Dallas Cowboys' 1987 replacement team, and his stay in the NFL has been short but illuminating. "I got a world of experience in those replacement games," Haynes said. "I think it enabled me to showcase my talent for the coaches." Haynes, who played in the United States 'Football League for the Portland Breakers, was getting a long look by the coaches in training camp because Michael Downs was threatening to hold out. However, once Downs signed a new contract Haynes has become expendable.

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