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I 1 1 NOVEMBER 19, 1989 SUNDAY JOURNAL-STAB Gibbs not hanging head over Sooner 9 showing 8DCZZ3HUSI1ERSPRO FOOTBALL KHft i (i fill game, we were very concerned about moving the foothan against them." And even though Oklahoma did move the ban consistenfly, it did not match the effectiveness of the Huskers. "Again, it goes back to their ability to throw the footbaS, and their ability to not only throw it, but have great production in touchdowns," Gibbs said. "How many touchdown passes did (Gdowski) throw? Four or five? "Up front, we were battling pretty good and an of a sudden he'd make the play. When they have that type of production at far as throwing the football, they really put you in a bind." A helpless and frustrating sort offeeling similar to what injury and suspension have caused the Sooners. "When we travel 52 players and 48 or 49 play, that's not an ideal situation," Gibbs said.

"Those who watched the game closely, those that were on the sidelines, saw bow our people competed. They never gave up. They played with pride and they showed the pride of this program. "I was proud of the seniors. They've accomplished quite a bit during their career here.

TbeyVe been part of national championships, Big Eight Conference championships, they've added to the tradition here at the University of Oklahoma. I told the underclassmen, though, to reflect on today, reflect on the season because as far as I'm concerned, 1990 begins tomorrow. Our preparation for the "90 season win not wait until next January. Well start tomorrow." Nebraska Coach Tom Osborne knows what that means. "Gibbs did an outstanding job and he will have an outstanding team," the NU coach said.

By Curt McKeever Gary Gibbs, with just 52 players in uniform, knew he'd have to try and bluff his Sooners past Nebraska Saturday. Because of injury or suspension, eight players who started the season for Oklahoma didnt play against the Cornhuskers. But after a 42-25 loss, the first-year Oklahoma coach did not bemoan that be wasn't drawing from a full deck He accepted defeat and praised both his club and Nebraska. "I don't think there's any question Nebraska had the best football team," he said. 1 said going into the game I thought they had one of the top two or three teams in the country and my feelings have not changed." Particularly those about the Buskers' offense, which behind quarterback Gerry Gdowskfs four touchdown passes produced the highest point total against Oklahoma since 1968.

"I thought the play of their offensive football team, in particular Gdowski, was the obvious difference in the ball-game," Gibbs sail "His ability to make key plays, be it second -and long or third down, he threw the ben weD. "The fear we had coming into the baOgame as far as secondary was play-action pass their ability to read and diagnose that play, and not be fooled. Obviously, we were fooled too many times today." The Sooners were able to keep the Nebraska defense guessing even throwing in a pair of guard-around 'Fumbleroosky plays and that combination led to the highest scoring game between the clubs since 1950. "Our offensive football team, I think they played wen," Gibbs said. "Nebraska is a good defensive team.

When you see the Colorado game and you see where they played in that ban- QAJL FOLOA SUNDAY JOURNAL-STAR mi I If I nliii ml MMiiirn-1 11' I ii -mlri Nebraska quarterback Gerry Gdowskl rolls around left end for an pursuit are Sooners Frank Blevlns (35) and Kevin Thompson (22). eight-yara i nu iirst uiving Statistics Nebraska Offense Rushing Klckoff returns No. Yds. Brewer 3 65 Taylor 1 25 Smitherman 1 ,22 Yds. Ave.

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Yds. Guess 2 97 Punting No. Yds. Ave. 2 92 46.0 Blevins J2 Washington State.

Defense Defensive linemen Greg Mark, 6-4, 244, Sr Miami, Odell Hoggins. 64, 268, Florida State; Moe Gardner, 6-2, 242, Illinois; Alfred Williams, 6-6, 215, Colorado; Ray Savage, 6-2, 233, Virginia. Linebackers Percy Snow, 6-1 240, Michigan State; Keith McConts, 6-5, 256, Alabama; James Francis, 6-4, 250, Sr Baylor. Defensive bocks Mark Carrier, 6-1, 185, Southern Col; Todd Lyght, 6-1, 181, Jr Notre Dome; Tripp Wellborne, 6-0, 199, Jr Michigan. Punter Robbie Keen, 6-4, 215, Jr Coll-, fornia.

Nebraska center Jake Young was selected to the 1989 Kodak All-America team, announced Saturday. Young, 6-foot-4, 270-pound senior from Midland, Texas, was one of four Big Eight players named to the team by the American Football Coaches Association. Big Eight Conference champion Colorado had two players named offensive lineman Joe Garten and defensive lineman Alfred Williams. Iowa State's Mike Busch was chosen as the team's tight end. Kodak All-America Team Offense Quartertack Major Harris.

6-1, 207, West Virginia. Running backs Anthony Thompson, 4-0. 209, Indiana; Emmitt Smith, 5-10, 205. Jr Florida. Wide receivers Clarkston Hines, 6-1, 17a Duke; Terance Mothls, S-9, 167.

New Mexico. Tight end Mike Busch, 6-5, 252, Sr lowo State. Offenselve linemen Eric Still, 6-3, 283, Tennessee; Bob Kula, 6-4, 282, Michlgon State; Jim Mabry, 6-4, 282, Sr Arkansas; Joe Garten, 6-3, 280, Jr. Colorado; Jake Young, 6-4. 270.

Nebraska. Kicker Jason Hanson, 64, 164, Passing No. Co. Yds PI 12 225 0 Receiving No. Yds.

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"Ill be calling him to see what I can do as a friend to help him through this difficult time." Woolf said Manley's options include challenging the decision in court or simply waiting one year to apply for reinstatement, a provision of the league's policy. "He needs some time to consider an of the ramifications of this ruling," Woolf said. "This is something new to all of us, and he needs a week to consider any possible remedies." Because the NFL players union has asked to be decertified, Manley apparently has no recourse through grievance, procedures, although the NFL Players Association could not immediately be reached for comment Manley could go to court Neither Stanley Wilson of the Cincinnati Bengals nor Tony Collins of the New England Patriots, the only other players banned under the rule, challenged thjf policy. "Jfe puld bring a court action questioning the authority of the commissioner or the policy itself," Woolf said, jilt's a unilateral policy that was never coUectively bargained with the players' association." Manley, 30, a starter for the Redskins since his rookie year of 1981, tested positive for cocaine a few days after the Redskins played the I Los Angeles Raiders on Oct 29, though the test results were not made available to the league until Thursday. iBFGocdricl ijianis ji-iu ioss to me Rams last week may have been a wakeup call.

Buffalo (7-3) at New England (3-7) The Bills have had trouble in Foxboro over the years. Until last year, when they eked out a 16-14 win, they hod lost seven straight there. But that was due in large part to an imbalance that has now been reversed the Patriots were the vastly superior team for most of the decode. Now the Bills have won three straight over New England, Including a 31-10 decision at Rich Stadium earlier this year. Detroit (2-8) at Cincinnati (5-5) Things may be getting desperate for the Bengals following the 26-24 loss in Houston that left them two games behind the Browns and a game behind the Oilers with the toughest part of the schedule coming up.

In fact, this is lust about the softest soot and Detroit Is at least interesting because of its two rookies quarterback Rodney Peeteand running bock Barry Sanders, who had 69 of Detroit's total of 128 in last week's upset of Green Bay and is second In the FC in rushing. New Orleans (5-5) at Atlanta (3-7) The Saints need to win almost all of their remaining six to make the playoffs and they certainly can't afford a slip here against a team they've already beaten 20-13 at home. At least the Falcons have a kicker now rather than using quarterback Chris Miller, whose 25-yarder accounted for all the polntsjn a 45-3 loss to San Francisco last week they signed last year's guv, Paul Davis, whose missed extra point for New England gave them a win earlier this year. Rhoenix (5-5) at Los Angeles Rams (6-4) The Anaheimers uttered a collective sigh of relief when they beat the Giants after four straight losses. The final stretch of the schedule is easier save for the 49ers and Saints and they should have a decent shot at a wild-card.

The Cards also harbor wild-card thoughts although that's dubious considering the state of their health. Gene Stalllngs, who deserves to get a new contract for his work, has been pondering his quarterback choice the banged -up Gary Hogeboom vs. Tom Tuna, whose relief pitching gave the Cards their 24-20 win over Dallas last week. San Diego (4-6) at Pittsburgh (44) Two teams going In opposite directions and two teams whose offenses leave something to be desired. San Diego's offense may get a big lift by the expected return of tight end Rod Bernstine.

Pittsburgh's offense needs a lift somewhere the feelers have been shut out three times this year, including last week's 20-0 defeat by the Bears. New York Jets (24) at Indianapolis M-6) The "Joe Must Go" chants began again after a one-week respite when the Jets' 1- game winning streak was shattered by the Dolphins last week. That latest, hotly denied, is that Duke's Steve Spurrier has been contacted for Joe Walton's lob. Ron Meyer may not be on the most solid ground in Indianapolis either. While Meyer's name wasn't mentioned specifically, general manager Jimmy irsay is hinting at changes after what has been disappointing season.

Associated Pros As the Philadelphia Eagles fight for survival, the fingers of blame point at the man who graced the cover of so many pre-season magazines Randall Cunningham, the quarterback of the "90s. They should probably be pointing at the guys who hit three of his four best receivers and put them on the sidelines. The Eagles, who have lost two straight to drop to two games behind the New York Giants in the NFC East, may have their season on the line Sunday when the Minnesota Vikings come to town. One problem has been Cunningham, who alter averaging 303 yards passing in his first four games, has averaged just 161 in the last six. One reason for that has been the loss of Keith Jackson, Mike Quick, and Gregg Garrity, leaving Cris Carter-, as the Eagles' only proven receiver- Or as Buddy Ryan said after 11 dropped passes in last week's 10-3 loss to Washington: "If the guys we have cant catch the ban, well get new ones- in As the Vikings can attest, that works if the new guy is Herschel Walker, who has 427 yards in the five games he's played since arriving from Dallas.

The Vikings, 7-J overall, are 4-1 in those games: till, after starting with 148, he's slipped to a low of 48 yards in last week's 24-10 win over Tampa Bay. Ovetan, the defense has been carrying Minnesota. In fact, after "just reflecting" on the plane back from last week's 24-10 win in Tampa; Coach Jerry Burns decided that the front four of Keith Millard, Chris Doleman, Al Noga and Henry Thomas may be better than the Alan Page-Carl EUer "Purple People Eaters" who led Minnesota to four (losing) Super Bowls. After seven sacks last week, they have 50 sacks and seem a good bet to beat the NFL record of 72 set by the 1984 Bears. Last' week's win over the Bucs was Minnesota's first victory outdoors in six games: but it was in the south.

To do it again, it win need more help from the offense, particularly Walker. "It wfll come," he says, Tm not going to worry about it because it win come." In other games this weekend: Miami (6-4) at Dallas (l- This is the second stop on a soft closing schedule that could get the Dolphins back into the playoffs, at least as a wild card. But what makes this game intriguing is the Shula-Shula matchup head coach Don Shula Qf the Dolphins vs. son David, the "If awjfl" eWMr iMmtMimjmmmnstm mm offensive coordinator of the Cowboys. This could be a shootout Dan Marino had a brilliant second half in the 31-23 win over the Jets lost week and Troy Alkmon's 379 yards in a 24-20 loss to Phoenix were a rookie record.

Arkmon, flattened on his last play, a 75-yard touchdown pass to James Dixon, should be ready. Kansas City (4-6) at Cleveland (7-3) Like Shula vs. Shula, this one has its sideshow the return of Chiefs Coach Marty Schottenheimer, who quit the Browns' lob last year in a dispute with owner Art AAodell. It will help that the Chiefs will probably have Christian Okoye, who remains the NFL's leading rusher despite missing fast week's 16-13 loss to Denver. It won't help that they'll be without injured nose tackle Bill Moas and will be going up against the NFL's third best defense and an offense that has awakened during four straight wins by the Browns, who are a game ahead of Houston in the AFC Central.

Denver (8-2) at Washington (5-5) (Monday night) Before the season, it would have been a good bet that these two records would have been reversed. But despite an off-year for John Elway, Denver's defense has been re iu vena ted by new coordinator Wade Phillips and has given the Broncos the best record in the AFC. Last week. El way woke up in time to complete 4 of 4 for 62 yards in a final drive that gave the Broncos a 16-13 win in Kansas City. Green Bay (5-5) at San Francisco 1) The are in their annual iug-gernaut stage, having outscored Atlanta and New Orleans 76-16 in their last two wins.

In fact, their chances of becoming the first NFL champion to repeat in a decade look so good that some of their players wish they'd let up a little. Los Angeles Raiders (5-5) at Houston (6-4) If the Oilers wont to assert their "House of Pain" persona, they're up against some guys who know how to dish it out themselves. In fact. If there are five first-auarter skirmishes as there were Monday night in the Oilers-Bengals gome who knows what will happen? What is going to happen is a test for Bo Jackson against a team that allowed its first 100-yard game in two seasons to James Brooks Monday night. But Brooks got 131 of his 141 in the first half, indicating things got back to normal after intermission.

Both teams need this game the Oilers ore a game behind the Browns in the AFC Central; the Raiders to stay in the AFC's iumbled wild-card race. Seattle (4-6) at New York Giants (8-2) Kelly Stouffer takes over from Dave Krieg at quarterback for the Seohawks "We need to revitalize our offense," says Coach Chuck Knox. True enough for a team that's scored fewer points than anyone but Dallas and has lust two touchdowns in its last three games. But jflXCOLX 'ZXCOLX MOVR. LAST 3 DAYS! 1 C0NGHATULATE0B1S The following are being honored by American Family for being among a select group of agents who disrJngtdshed themselves throughout the year with outstanding production.

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