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Quad-City Times from Davenport, Iowa • 24

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XT I Sports 4B QUAD-CITY TIMES Sunday, Sept. 12, 1982 Gary Richards Sports Editor 1 wMt lAJiA 1 v-v Beating Iowa was great, but LINCOLN, Neb. Surprise. Beating Iowa isn't the priority for Roger Craig, one of two former Davenport Centrals stars on the Nebraska team. "Sure, beating your home-state school is nice," said Craig, who rushed for 57 yards in 15 carries in the Huskers 42-7 walk past Iowa here Saturday.

after last year (a 10-7 Iowa win). But the game that really sticks in my mind is the Orange BowL That was for the national championship. Losing that one hurt more than losing to Iowa did." Nebraska lost to Clemson .3 in the Orange BowL and Clemson became national champion. This year Nebraska has a solid shot at a national title and that's why for Craig beating the Hawkeyes was a big step, but bigger steps need yet to be taken. Tight end Jamie Williams, the other former Blue Devil starring for Big Red, was used as a blocker and decoy on pass routes and did not catch a pass.

StilL he is savoring his part in the season-opening win. "Revenge wasn't really much of a factor," he said. "The only thing we were worried about was beating them Roger Craig Jamie Williams Nebraska l-back Mike Rozier finds a gap in the Iowa line as Iowa safety Ron Hawley falls down, allowing Rozier to pick up a first down. (AP photo) Long or Grogan: Nebraska's Irving Fryar eludes Bobby Stoops to slip into zone for a touchdown reception. (AP photo) the 't Fry won By Gary Richards Sport editor fair and square, and not leaving any doubt so they wouldn't have any reason to brag about anything." "It was special to beat Iowa because people around home are always asking about last year.

The memory of that game will always be there a little bit, but this is a new year and new team." A big reason the Huskers are better is quarterback Turner GilL he of the quick feet and accurate right arm. But Nebraska Coach Tom Osborne says Gill can be better than the 144 yards he passed for and the 40 he gained rushing. Even Iowa Coach Hayden Fry hinted that Gill did not show all his stuff. "I don't know how good he would be against a real good defense because we didn't have one." Fry said. end Hawks humbled doyU.1 Iowa II 37-97 3 3 10-21 1 8 51 1 429 27:24 0 0 14 14 NU 24 5-343 160 91 10-18 0 5-45 22 4 40 32:36 7 4 First Rushes-vwrds Passins.vards Return fitfds Passes Punts umbles-ftst Penalty jltiefcyai ards Timeots lowo i Nebraska 14 NU Wilkening 3 run, Seible kick NU Frvor 41 pass from Gill.

Seible kick NU 6 run, Seible kick NU Praeuner recovered fumble in end zont, Seible kick lowo Grogon 4 run, Nichol kick NU Brown 9 pass from Gill, Seible NU iSmith 80 run, Seible kick individual leaders Iowa, Gill 7-58, Phillips 14 57; Lon'a8-(-3); Granger 3-15; Gro-gan 2-(-5K' Robertson 2 4 Nebraska, Rozier 18-J47, Smith 2 87, Craig 15-57; Gill 9-40vrvor 16, Mason 1(10); Wilkeniitd'4 berg f--32; Swanson 3-5; Sund- Brungardt 1-1. Possini Iowa, Long 5-7-1-31, Gro-gan-kf-10-0-55' Robertson 1-4-0-7. NebroskjfcfGill 9 16-0-144, Mason 12-0-16 Receiiwtf Iowa. Hufford 4-67, PhilliDS-3 Broi Broghamer 15; Gill 1-9; Oleiniczot Nebraska Frvar 6- ill, (rai JO; Rozier 1-14; Brown 1- 9. awks LINCOLN, Neb.

Who will be Iowa's starting quarterback agaiast Iowa State Saturday Will it be Chuck Long, the starter in the 42-7 loss, to Nebraska here yesterday? Or backup Tom Grogan, who played well in a relief stint and engineered the Hawks' only scoring drive? Coach Hayden Fry said the No. 1 job is up for grabs, but he hinted he's not ready to give up on Long. "I wasn't displeased with Chuck," Fry said. "He just got his feet wet." Long completed 5 of 7 passes with one interception. Grogan went 4-for-10 and scored Iowa's only touchdown to cap an 89-yard drive after replacing Long in the third quarter.

"When a guy comes off the bench he usually has an advantage because the defenses have shown by then what they are going to do," Fry said, reinforcing the feeling he may stick with Long. As for Grogan, a junior from Kansas City: "If I start fine, if I don't fine. I'm not concerned with who is No. 1, and Chuck isn't concerned We're both going to see a lot of playing time." "But he did a fine job setting up in the pocket and finding his No. 2 and 3 receivers." Iowa mnninback Eddie Phillips is caught at the line of by Steve Damkroger.

(AP photo) A disappointment for Iowa was the play of defensive linemen Dave Browne and Mark Bortz. Between them they had just six tackles, with Browne getting only two assisted tackles. They are the veterans of the Hawkeye defense and must improve if the Hawks are to improve. "I know that," Bortz said. learn not to rile Nebraska say Iowa next week in Iowa City.

No waltz 5 Hap Peterson Tony Wanckett One plus for Iowa was the fact Fry used most of his roster early, while Nebraska employed many of its starters late in the game. "All that experience (gained against Nebraska) will help us as long as they Continued from Page IB a pasSto snuff out that opportunity. SS, the comeback was short lived. Husker Coach Tomfpsborne said he knew why there was any to matter what you say it's hard to keep your playtsrs intense when it's 28-0 at halftime," he said. "I thought we were a little flat." fUE HUSKERS found their stride again quickly.

Afteijflowa's touchdown, it took the Huskers just three playsSo cover 80 yards. The TD came when Rozier, whojld all rushers with 127 yards, scurried the final 57. Thfe final score came when reserve Jeff Smith dashpl 80 yards the next time the Huskers had the ball. Thewssage: Don't rile Nebraska. They can score with suddeness.

fry preferred to believe his defensive troops were plum worn out by then, after spending twice as mucn time on the field than the Iowa offense. StilL Fry knows the uskers can be awesome. "I think you probably saw one of the top college teams in Nebraska," he said. "They are going to humiliate a lot of people. Unfortunately we got them the first rattle put of the box." Fry voted for Nebraska No.

2 on the United Press International coach's poll behind Washington, the team that beat Iowa w8-0 in the Rose Bowl last Jan. 1. "Thank goodness we don't have to play them again," Fry sighed, thinking of the Huskies. One more discouraging note was the apparent loss of senior linebacker James Erb. He tore cartilage in his right knee and could be lost for a month, Fry said.

IN HIS ABSENCE, look for freshman Larry Station to move into the starting lineup. The Omaha native played very well, which Fry recognized. "He made some mistakes, but he made some big plays, too," the coach said. Since this is a rebuilding year, might as well go with the talented youngster. And since this story has turned from the many negatives to the few positives, one more upbeat note is due.

In the 57-0 shellacking two years ago, the Hawks quit after falling behind at halftime. This year's bunch didn't. "Most teams roll over and play dead here," Fry said. Next is Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium, a game that figures to be a tossup. But this story will not end negatively.

One more positive note can be uncovered. Iowa and Nebraska have no more games under contracL That means no more trips to Memorial Stadium. Even Herky the Hawk can smile over that. keep their heads up," Fry said, trying to prevent a sag in mo rale like the one that occurred after the 57-0 loss here two years ago. Hap Peterson, the Bettendorf native, saw extensive at noseguard, and Tony Wanckett of Atkinson played well at defensive end.

Cyclones grabflead with long drives in second half ISO UT First downs 20 16 Rushes-yards 50-265 38-72 Passing yards 132 194 Return yards 12 0 Passes 9-21-1 18-31-0 Punts 4-39 6-47 Fumbles-lost 4-3 0-0 Penalties-yards 220 1-15 Timeofposs 27:08 32:52 Iowa St. 0 7 7 7 21 Tennessee 7 3 7 6 23 TENN K.Jones 1 pass from Cockrell (Reveiz kick) ISU Davis 75 run (GiHords kick) TENN FG Reveiz 32 ISU Brown 5 run kick) TENN K. Jones 5 pass from Cockrell (Reveiz kick) ISU Wode 14 pass from English (Giffords kick) TENN -FG Reveiz 21 TENN FG Reveiz 52 A 90,201 Continued from Page IB was another bright spot. He added 78 yards an a touchdown to the Cyclones' one-two tailback punch. Reveiz missed another field goal attempt after Archer's interception, allowing Iowa State one more chance in the waning minutes.

The Cyclones were stopped on fourth down and six at their own 47 when a pass to tight end Doran GeLse was broken up. Iowa State had rallied from a 10-7 halftime deficit with the long drives before having trouble. Iowa State scored the first time it had the ball in the second half. On the 10th play of the drive, Brown earned his first touchdown on a pitch to the right from the five. Alex Giffords' kick gave Iowa State the lead, 14-10.

The teams traded possessions before Tennessee struck again on Alan Cock-rell's second touchdown pass of the night to tight end Kenny Jones. The 5-yard pass capped a 60-yard drive. The score see-sawed back to Iowa State on another methodical drive. Split end Michael Wade, playing with a dislocated finger suffered in pre-game warmups, did some dancing for a 29-yard pickup on a pass from Archer, then got the points on a pass from replacement Jon English. Archer had gone to the bench for the second time of the night after being shaken up.

English responded by finding Wade just in bounds in the end zone from the 6. The Cyclones still were in front 21-20 when Brown fumbled in the middle of the line. Four plays later Reveiz kicked the final points of the game. "I was changing hands at the time," Brown said. "We had some mental mistakes this time that we're going to have to eliminate." The Cyclones also had several passes dropped in the first half.

Tennessee threw its way to a touchdown on it's first possession of the game with quarterback Cockrell perfect in the air. His short toss to Jones from the one capped a six-play, 82-yard drive. It wasn't until Iowa State's first possession of the second period that Davis broke loose. On first down from the 25 he went high-stepping to the sideline and then into open field for an impressive 75-yard scoring burst with 13:50 remaining. The run turned a' few heads among the 1,500 followers who made it here.

With good reason. It was the longest Cyclone run from scrimmage since 1970 when George Amundson went 77 yards. "I got a great block from flanker Frankie Leaks, a good block from Jerry Lo-renzen at fullback and a good downfield block from Michael Wade," Davis said Iowa State made it into Volunteer territory once more in the period, this time to the 45, when quarterback Archer bumbled a center snap. Iowa State will take on Individual statistics Rushing Iowa State, Davis 18- 1A9, Brown 19-78; Tennessee, Toles 13-44, J. Jones 11-38.

Passing Iowa Stale, Archer 8-20- 1-18, English 1-1-0-14; Tennessee, Cockrell 18-31-0-194. Receiving Iowa State, Wade 3- 40. Leaks 1-21, Knuth 1-9; Tennessee, Goult 7-76. K.Jones 2. Iowa State's Ronnie Osborne gets ready to apply the finlsn touches to George Jessen's tackle of Tennessee's Lenny Taylor.

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