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ffednesdoy, November 18, 1970 Tlu Lincoln Star 25 i im hm -far "Am ft w- a v. mm ftw i it K5S IN IE I JE: Zli LINEMAN OF WEEK Murfaugh Shows Ball-Carrying Form With Intercepted Pass. SPORT SIGMIS XL -J 1 By Hal Brown Sports Editor, The Star iff HUSKER UHEMAH Coaches Also Tab NU No. 3 Nebraska Tuesday moved into third place in the United Press International football ratings, the same position they held Monday in The Associated Press rankings. Murtaugh Earns Big 8 Honor Second Time The Huskers received six first place votes from the L'Pl Coaching Board, one more than they received Monday from the For his play in Nebraska's 51-13 win over the Wildcats, Murtaugh was named Tuesday as the Big Eight's Lineman of The Week.

He also won the weekly award after the Southern Cal game. Murtaugh pointed the way for the Cornhuskcrs on the earlier in the season. The Huskers were challenged again last Saturday. And, again, Murtaugh rose to the occasion. Kansas State ran only 22 times at the Nebraska defensive line.

The 212-pound senior linebacker made nine tackles. fifth play of the game. He picked off a Lynn Dickey pass, the first of seven by 'Cornhusker defenders, and returned it 25 yards to the Kansas State 30. Sophomore Johnny Rodgers scored on the next play for a 7-0 lead. Murtaugh was at his best in CHARLIE SMITH Kansas City, Mo.

(UPli Good opposition brings out the best in Jerry Murtaugh. The tougher the foe, the better Murtaugh is. Against Southern California, Murtaugh made 25 tackles as Nebraska posted a 21-21 tie the early going when the game was in doubt, making four tackles in six Kansas State plays, which forced punts. "Jerry has been a tremendous linebacker for three years and this was one of his finest games," coach Bob Devaney said. writers and broadcasters, who serve on the AP panel.

The six was the same number received by Notre Dame from the coaches with the Fighting Irish holding down second place behind front-running Texas with the Longhorns getting 20 first place ballots. Nebraska with 270 points trail Husker Defense Working On Wishbone-T KINNEY, HARPER STILL SLOWED BY INJURIES Notre Dame by 20 and Texas by 48 points. The United Press International top ranked college football teams with first place votes and won-lost-tied cl in Husker Horse Into Position As the horses turn into the stretch in the football ratings race, Nebraska has moved into a perfect position much like a championship-caliber horse would run the Kentucky Derby. Just like a champion horse would run an important distance race, the Huskcrs have been running off the pace in the early going, but now that they've turned for home, jockey Bob Devaney has maneuvered his thoroughbred up to third position to challenge the front-runners and the possibility is there for the Husker horse to overtake those front-runners hefore the.v reach the finish line. The first thing the Huskers must do is not stumble against Oklahoma this week now that they've moved into a good position in the race.

Then No. 2 horse at the present. Notre Dame, must either lose or be unimpressive in defeating both of its next two foes ISU Saturday and Southern Cal on Nov. 28. A victory by Arkansas over Texas on Dec.

5 and a close Ohio State-Michigan game this week which would keep both of them away from the front-runners and the Huskcrs wouldn't have to worry about trying to get the No. 1 team in the nation for an opponent in Miami New Year's Night. What they'd be doing then would be trying to protect their lead position to the wire. It's a delightful thought for Husker fans to ponder. One Vofe For Huskers You can brt one of the Husker votes in The Associated Press X)II came from Bob Hcntzen, sports editor of the Topcka Capital-Journal, one of four board members from the Big Eight area.

After Nebraska's 51-13 win over Kansas Slate, Hentzcn's game story began, "It's the Chiefs. It's the Vikings. No it's Super Team. "Certainly mere mortal collegians couldn't have done to Kansas State what Nebraska did Saturday afternoon before 67,894 witnesses in Memorial Stadium. "The Huskcrs each one of them must have had an on his chest hidden under a red shirt swarmed to a 51-13 victory over the Wildcats.

"If Nebraska is No. 4 in the nation, K-State wouldn't want any part of Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Writers Can't Help Vince I'omuto. who played 11 seasons at guard for the Washington Redskins expects his performance on the field to go virtually without notice by the fans.

"It's not the fault of the press," he told a recent Interviewer. "You guys could write about the fine trap I put on some tackle, and the fans would read it, but they have no real perspective. "It looks easy to them. Something a receiver or a running back does the.v can appreciate, because it stands out. But I really believe you could lose a good interior lineman and still win.

Losing a quarterback, or a running back, would hurt much more." Hiding From Okies The wild tales of what happens on the Friday night in Dallas before the Texas-Oklahoma game every year are almost legendary and some 600 people were jailed the night before this year's game. When one downtown Dallas bar owner was asked if he planned to close on Friday night as he usually does before the Texas-Oklahoma game, he replied in the negative, adding, "But we're going to turn all the lights out at 7 p.m. and maybe those Okies won't find us." Here's one you might try on your neighbor When was the last scoreless tie in the National Football League? It was Nov. 7, 1943, between the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. In the 10 years of the American Football League, there were no scoreless ties.

Even dogs are going to get the benefit of performing on synthetic turf. The Interstate Kennel Club dog track at Byers, is installing Tartan for its dog racing season. From the Oh No, It Can't Be Here Already Department The annual Nebraska varsity-freshman basketball game will be played Monday night at the NU Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Researching a guest column for the Big 8 Banner, Kansas publicist Jay Simon discovered that one of KU's first basketball opponents in 1899 was Jesse James, the infamous train robber.

James played for the Kansas City YMCA, which defeated the Jayhawks 16-5. Here's what the KU paper said of James: "The young man who has lately come into prominence by his alleged connection with recent train robberies in Missouri played a rough and at times ungentlemanly game. He was cautioned and punished several times." parentheses: I. Texas (20) (8-01 Frosh Banquet Tonight The annual banquet honoring the Nebraska freshman football team will be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight at The Lincoln Country Club.

2. Notre Dame (6) O) 3. Nebraska (6) (9-0-1 4. Ohio State 0) (9-0i 5. Michigan (2) (9 0) A.

Arkansas (81 7. Louisiana St. (71 S. Air Force (9-1) 9. Tennessee (7-1) 31 2.H 12') 91 "1 19 1 10 1 8 5 5 In th HAL BROWN Star Sports Editor Nebraska's defensive Black Shirts continued Tuesday to wrestle with the problems presented by the Wishbone-T attack as operated by Oklahoma and head coach Bob Devaney opined he'd have to wait until Saturday to find out how well they're adjusting to it.

"It is giving us some problems, however," he admitted, "Because we haven't played anyone before who has used it. "Colorado's option play, which they ran quite well against us, was a little like what Oklahoma will run, but the big difference with Oklahoma is that they use all four running backs in the play and they have one more blocker in the backfield than most teams." The Sooners run their Wishbone-T generally out of a fullhouse backfield with no back flanked out. And Devaney pointed out that all four backs have carried the ball about equally from the formation. "There's not much difference in the amount of times any of them has carried the ball," he noted, "And that includes the quarterback." Since going to the new offense the week of the Oklahoma-Texas game, the Sooners have stuck to are," he said Tuesday. "We may have to wait until Thursday or even Friday before knowing if or how much we can use them Saturday." Kinney is suffering from a sore shoulder and Harper from a hip pointer, both injuries coming in last week's Kansas State game.

Kinney Saluted Nebraska I-back Jeff Kinney was saluted by his hometown with a special eight-page tabloid insert in the McCook Daily Gazette that included stories and pictures of the Husker junior. that game plan of running the ball and haven't been forced into throwing even when behind. "Even when they were down by 10 against Kansas, they didn't panic and leave their game play," Devaney pointed out. "They're a pretty cool team and they're a pretty good team right now." The Husker coach said he wasn't as encouraged about the availability of I-back Jeff Kinney and defensive end Willie Harper Tuesday as he had been Monday when he said both should be ready to play Saturday. "I thought they would be coming along faster than they Sports Menu 10.

Arizona St. (8-0) i II. Stanford (8-2) Mississippi (7-1 13. Auburn (7-2) 14. (Tie) Dartmouth (8-0) San Diego St.

(90) 16. (Tie) Alabama (6-4) 17 Southern Calif. (5-3-1) 18. Toledo (10-0) Only 18 teams received balloting. votes FEATURE RACES At Laurel Wednesday Nothing scheduled.

Thursday Nothing scheduled. Friday Nothing scheduled. Lady Galaxy I Apache Empress Miss Fall River 2 VI 7 40 4 20 3 4.) 4.00 Massive Linemen Highlight Eight-Man All-State Picks Charles carried the ball 17 times for a 7.2 average and was on the throwing end 27 times, completing 16 of them for a 59 per cent accuracy rating. At the other flank is Fairmont's Jim Lovegrove, who snared 43 passes for 721 yards. But this rugged 6-3, 200-pounder was especially praised for his defensive play.

Lovegrove accounted for 51 solo tackles and had 90 assists for the season. Twice, as a defensive end, he alertly intercepted passes, returning both for touchdowns. The biggest of the group is Waterloo's 6-3, 215-pound Warren Mommsen at one guard. Called fast and agile for his size and a true college prospect by opposing coaches, Mommsen led a rugged Waterloo defense. By VIRGIL PARKER Prep Sports Writer A trio of linemen who stand 6-3 and average 200 pounds highlight the 1970 All-State Eight-Man football team.

Two juniors and six seniors comprise the all-star aggregation, chosen by the coaches of the state whose teams play the wide open eight-man sport. The most prolific scorer of the group is Wheatland's Bill Kraus, who amassed total offensive figures which accounted for 45 touchdowns and a dozen extra points. During the regular season he carried the ball an even 100 times for 578 yards. He tossed 86 passes with a fantastic completion percentage, hitting on 65 of them for 1,260 yards. Kraus rushed for 18 touchdowns, threw for 19 more, caught three aerial TDs himself, and then capped the campaign by being responsible for five Wheatland touchdowns in a final conference playoff game.

Milligan's Tim Reese piled up even greater yardage statistics while scoring 27 touchdowns and 176 points. In one game this fall Reese amassed 362 yards. In another he rushed for 289 yards on just 15 carries, for nearly a 20-yard per carry average. In another game Reese scored 32 points. In leading Milligan to an unbeaten season, Reese rushed for 1,309 yards and had total offensive figures of 2,073 yards.

Odell's Gary Jurgens certainly holds his own with the best. Every five times Jurgens touched the ball this fall he tallied a touchdown. Despite the wide open aspect of Mommsen spearheaded a defense that the eight-man game, held the opponents to an average of just 70.5 yards per game. The team's other junior, Giltner's Earl Bieck at 150 pounds, but several ballots called him defensive player who has the innate ability to ball is, reading the offensive plays extremely well. is the lightest an aggressive be where the He had 24 TDs and 160 points after catching just 16 passes, seven of those for touchdowns, returning 16 punts and kickoffs, three for scores with the remaining tallies coming while carrying the ball from scrimmage just 87 times for 750 yards for an 8.6 average.

Jurgens, like the other two backs, was also an outstanding defensive player. The three teams, Wheatland, Milligan and Odell all completed perfect seasons, rolling to a total of 25 victories without a defeat. One of the juniors, end Corky Charles starred for Mead, which also finished with a perfect 9-0 mark. Several opposing coaches called Charles a "do-everything" player who could start for any team in the state, regardless of class. He liked to play in the line on defense he led the team with 105 tackles but as an end he gathered in 28 aerials for 371 yards, a 13.3 average per catch.

Eight-Man All-State Selections Pos. Player School HI. Wt. Yr. E-Corky Charles, Mead 6-3 185 11 Jim Lovegrove, Fairmont 6-3 200 12 G-Warren Mommscn, Waterloo 6-3 215 Vi G-Earl Bieck, Giltner 5-10 150 11 Blake Matousek, Shelby 5-7 161 12 B-Gary Jurgens, Odell 5-10 165 12 Tim Reese, Milligan 6-0 170 12 Bill Kraus, Wheatland 6-0 170 12 Honorable Mention Ends Gary Bowne, Adams; Mark Bowman, Bradshaw; Scott Dodson, Venango; Tim Cooper, Wheatland; Dennis Blevins, Staple-ton; Steve Wendt, Giltner; Alan Bauer, Culbertson; Rodger Holtze, Wilsonville; Scott Brown, Republican Valley.

Linemen Charles Keezer, Doniphan; Larry Leisinger, Trumbull; Tom Ramm, Stuart; Joel Popken, Brady; Jack Holmbeck, Barneston; Loren Humphrey, Giltner; Tim Allen. Benedict. Backs Bob Smith, Shelby; Wes CassensT Harciy; Dave Black," Trumbull; Brad Engcl, Doniphan: Bill Hidy, Trenton; Bud Hanna, Stapleton; Bruce Anderson, Elgin; Brent Ballou. Wilsonville; John Olson. Bartlett; Don Simons, Mead; Mark Thiesen, Cedar Bluffs; Steve Stewart, Republican Valley.

Bieck also drew special praise for his fine offensive blocking which helped Giltner to a place in the top 10 ratings. Rounding out the all-stale team is Shelby's Blake Matousek, a 5-7, 161-pound center who was called "pound for pound the best player I've seen" by several coaches. Shelby compiled a perfect 9-0 record running most of its plays through the holes Matousek would open, or by sweeping the ends with him pulling to lead the way. Funeral Services Set Thursday For Ed Greving Funeral services for Edmund H. Greving of Lincoln, a veteran conservation officer with the Game and Parks Commission, will be held at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday at the Cathedral of the City Fitness Council To Convene Thursday The Mayors Council on Fitness will meet at the Nebraska Club Thursday noon to hear Fritz Bull, Recreation Board Member from School District 145, speak on "School Recreation and Physical Fitness Activities." School District 145 involving the communities of Waverly, EagK Alvo, Walton, and Prairie" Home have implemented a recreation program and have made use of the school facilities for the past three years. 1 ml lr--. vv Risen Christ in Lincoln. Greving, 47, died Monday following a long illness. Survivors include Greving's wife, Evelyn, three sons and one daughter.

Matousek Lovegrovc Charles End Mead Mommsen Guard Waterloo Jurgens Back Odell Bieck (Uuird Giltner Reese Back Milligan Center Kraus Back Wheatland End Shelby Fairmont.