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-u. 41 1- -U-- tmliap Journal anb itar November 13, 1977, Lincoln, Neb! Sports Records flmskers ramble tmmH 9 Season Records career marks of Frank Solich, Jerry Dixon, Willie Greenlaw and KANSAS (2-7-1) Teas 14-21 UCLA 7-17 Washington St 14-12 Oklahoma Miami. Fla Colorado 17-17 Oklahoma St. 0-21 Iowa St. 3-41 Kansas St.

29-21 Nebraska 19 Missouri NEBRASKA (I I) Washington St. Alabama 31-24 Baylor 31-10 Indiana 31-13 Kansas State 2t-9 Iowa 21-24 33-15 Oklahoma St Missouri 21-10 Kansas 52-7 25 At Oklahoma By But if we can establish' the running game, we'll be in a better position than the last few years." Post-season bowl games were also a topic of conversation the Husker locker "The bowl people will extend the offers next Saturday when both we and Oklahoma have an off day," Osborne noted. "We'd like to have some agreement with Oklahoma as to where the loser of our game will go so that one of us doesn't get shut out of the bowl picture." Osborne said he talked the situation over with Sooner coach Barry Switzer last week. "He feels the same way," r-X Virgil Parker Kan Neb First 12 32 Rushes-yards 4-204 81-550 Passing yards ,..35 37 Return yards 1 12 Passes 12-2-1 12-20 Punts 2-47 Fumbles-lost 5-2 1-1 Penalties-yards 6-57 4-56 Time of possession 24:57 35:03 Third down conversions 6-12 8-15 It's a good thing pocket calculators were invented, or the statistical crew for Nebraska football games would still be in U13 Memorial Stadium press box. Cornhusker coach Tom Osborne's club rewrote the school's record book while mauling Kansas before 76,392 delighted Big Red fans Saturday afternoon, 52-7.

Nebraska gained the astronomical total of 550 yards on the The previous best rushing day by a Nebraska team, was 523 yards against Hawaii in 1954. Kansas will have to send its record book to the printer, too. The Jayhawks worst day, previously, came in 1953 when Oklahoma gained 537 yards on the ground. great to have a chance to play everyone." Nebraska's ground attack was so devastating the Huskers exceeded their season average by halftime. Osborne's club has averaged 297 rushing yards a game this fait.

They had 358 yards at intermission. I-back Isaiah Hipp, who retired soon after halftime with an even 200 yards for the day, almost had 100 in the first quarter. Hipp, who now has rushed for 200 yards or more in three games this fall and his six games of over 100 yards, gained 98 yards in the first quarter. Rick Berns gave him a breathing spell and promptly raced 63 yards for a touchdown the first time he touched the ball. Berns finished with 107 yards.

It was just the third time in Husker history for two backs to rush for more than 100 in the same game. Jeff Kinney 104 and Gary Dixon 104 were the first. They also did it against Kansas, in 1971. Tony Davis (111) and John O'Leary (100) turned the trick against Kansas State in 1973. It would have been easy for Nebraska to have a third back break the magic cen- Willie Ross in the one day.

Not all the records came on the ground. Billy Todd set one through the air with a spectacular 55-yard field goal in the third quarter. It was Todd's 12th field goal of the season, one more than posted bjtPaul Rogers in 1969 and Al Eveland last fall. The 55-yard distance tied the longest-ever by a Husker. Ironically, that was by Rogers in '69 against lansas.

That kick pulled a struggling Nebraska team which just like this year's NU club had already lost two games at that stage of the season to a 2M7 victory If you like omens, consider the fact that the Huskers didn't lose another game after Rogers' 55-yarder for the next two and a half years while capturing back-to-back national championships. Todd was forced to break the field goal record He booted a 37-yarder in the second quarter, but it was nullified because Kansas was offside before the snap, killing the play before the kick. Big Red fans didn't have to wait long NEBRASKA: Continued page 2E tury barrier. Tim Wurth, the third I-back Osborne used, gained 90 yards while seeing only second-half action. Wurth, at 5-7 and 175 pounds, excited the partisan crowd.

He runs like he thinks he's Tough Tony Davis, possibly because he wears the same No. 25 jersey. Hipp has now totaled 1,268 yards this season, despite not gaining a yard in the Washington State opener; just 38 against Alabama; and missing half of the Missouri game because of injury. That puts the Chapin, S.C. walkon within just 64 yards of Bobby Reynolds one-season record of 1,342 yards set in 1950.

Though he just is sophomore, Hipp is already the 12th leading career rusher in Nebraska history. His 200 yards against Kansas enabled him to leap frog the total Nebraska's impressive showing sets the stage for a showdown with Oklahoma a 'week from Friday in Norman. The Sooners scored an identical 52 points while trouncing Colorado Saturday, 52-14. "We'll have to play a more complete and balanced game against Oklahoma," Osborne said, while noting Nebraska managed just 37 yards passing against Kansas. "But," the Husker head man added, "the situation will be a little different than it's been the last three or four years.

We're running the ball better. In recent seasons, we've lived by the pass. Oklahoma will have a tough defense, maybe the best we've faced this year. Bowl outlook, page 8E Osborne said. "I'm sure the two athletic directors agree.

So does Chuck Neinas (the Big Eight Conference commissioner). I suppose there will be some overtures (from the bowl sponsors) this next week and something will get worked out." Osborne called the Kansas victory "much easier than I anticipated. It was 151 -rf A Touchdown? j' ti' --JMirv OAMf Vjrjw ef J- I v-- Irrininr mim niniii i iiiiiM mm mi nr mi ir Vmm tx.i I lmtim Onmii iittiMmwmmwi STAFF PHOTOS BY WEB RAY the game due to an injury to Tom Sorley. The team presented the game ball to Burns. years, scored his first varsity touchdown on a 3-yard run early in the fourth quarter.

Burns was moved up to the No. 2 signal-calling position for Ed Burns' five-year Nebraska career ended in dramatic fashion Saturday as the senior from Omaha, who has led the Husker scout team for three. Mates make Burns daydream believer Southeast No. 1 in final ratings By Dave Sittler The next order of football business involves individual honors. The Sunday Journal and Star will publish its all-city selections in Wednesday's editions and all-state honorees in next Sunday's editions.

More Southeast, page 7E For those who believe, fairy tales and dreams do come true. Ask Eddie Burns. In a scene that would rival the best drama produced by a Hollywood scriptwriter, Burns became a daydream believer in an emotion-charged Nebraska locker room after Saturday's 52-7 win over Kansas. Surrounding him and screaming "Eddie! Eddie!" Burns' Cornhusker teammates shot the senior quarterback straight into dreamland and sent tears streaming down his cheeks when they presented him the game ball. "This is just unbelievable," an emotionally wrought Burns said as he wiped the tears from his eyes.

"Qetting the game ball caught me totally by sur- teammate and quarterback competitor Tom Sorley. The game ball presentation was the Huskers' way of saying thanks and showing their respect for Burns. It's a measure of respect the Omaha native built over a five-year period when he had the tenacity to stick It out, although he played very seldom. A game ball presented to a player at Nebraska is a very special happening. Linebacker Clete Pillen received one last year when he was hurt in the Bluebonnet Bowl.

Budge Porter was voted one after he was injured severely in practice two years ago. The only other Husker to receive one in recent years was the late Rex Lowe. The Husker running back was given the 1971 Orange Bowl game ball when he was ter- minally ill with cancer. TV sPorts- prise. And when they started screaming my name all I could do was bow my head and go to my locker because I was so choked up and shocked, I knew I couldn't say anything.

I knew I was going to cry." Burns shouldn't have worried about a few tears because he had plenty of company. "I think half the guys in the room were crying right with him," said Burns' By Randy York Prep Sperts Editor The bugs are out, the controversy gone. State high school football playoffs solved most of the prep rater's problems with this year's expanded eight-team format. Last year, two Sunday Journal and Star state champions (Gordon in Class and Adams in eight-man) did not qualify for the playoffs. That meant final ratings were still a source of fairly powerful debate.

Not this year. All six of the Sunday Journal and Star's final No. 1-rated teams are less than 48 hours fresh from playoff championships. Lincoln Southeast, Minden, Wahoo Neumann, Ansley, Coleridge and Adams reign supreme for the 1977 season. Sunday Football Notre Dame highlights, 8 a.m.,; Browns vs.

Steelers, noon, C5; Chiefs vs. Bears, 1 p.m., d); Rams vs. Packers, 1 p.m., (iM; Broncos vs. Oklahoma clobbers Colorado Chargers, 3 p.m., C5; Bengals vs. Vikings, 3:30 p.m., (X; Tom Osborne, 10:30 p.m., 3M; Bud Moore, 10:30 Joining this select company capped a day of high drama for Burns.

It started when he received a rousing ovation as he replaced starter Randy Garcia in the third quarter. It continued to build when he was mobbed by his teammates on the sideline after scoring his first varsity touchdown on a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter. It ended with his proud father standing by his side as University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Dr. Roy Young worked his way through a mob of reporters to offer his congratulations. "I understand they gave you the game ball," Young said as he grasped Burns' hand.

When Burns replied, "Yes, sir," Young added: "That's tremendous. You certainly deserve it." BURNS: Continued page 2E How AP's top 20 fared next week's opponent I. Texas (9-0) def. TCU, 14-14 Baylor 2. Alabama (9-1) def.

Miami, 36-0 idle 3. Oklahoma (9-1) def. Colorado, 52-14 idle 4. Ohio State (9-1) def. Indiana, 35-7 Michigan 5.

Notre Dame (8-1) def. Clemson, 21-17 Air Force 6. Michigan (9-1) def. Purdue, 40-7 Ohio St. 7.

Kentucky (9-1) def. Florida, 14-7 Tennessee 8. Arkansas (8-1) def. Texas 26-20 SMU 9. Penn St.

(9-1) def. Temple, 44-7 idle 10. Pitt (8-1-1) def. Army, 52-26 idle II. Texas (6-2) lost to Arkansas, 26-20 TCU 12.

Nebraska (8-2) def. Kansas, 52-7 idle 13. BYU (7-2) lost to Arizona 24-13 Beach 14. USC (6-4) lost to Washington, 38-10 idle 15. Clemson (7-2-1) lost to Notre Dame, 21-17 Caro.

16. Fla. St. (8-1) det. Memphis 30-9, San Diego 17.

Arizona St. (8-1) def. BYU, 24-13 Colo. St. 18.

Tex. Tech (7-2) def. SMU, 45-7 19. No. Caro.

(7-2-1) def. Virginia, 35-14 Duke 20. Colgate (10-0) def. Northeastern, 48-39 Delaware Season Records p.m., C2; Ellis Ramsberger, 11 p.m. C2; Barry Switzer, 11:30 p.m., C2.

Oklehmao 12 29 45-148 77430 99 4 t2 10-24-4 3-e-l 5-43 2-34 4-2 2-1 -3-11 3-25 First downs Rushes-yards Passing yards Return yards Passes Punts Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards Orange Bowl. All the Sooner backs had little trouble with the Colorado defense, but fullback Kenny King had the most fun as, he slammed through the middle for 121 yards to lead all rushers. OKLAHOMA: Continued page 6E 1) OKLAHOMA (9-t) 27 21 Vandcrbilt 25-23 Utah i 62-24 Ohio State 29-28 Kansas 24-9 29-13 Texas 6-13 17-17 Missouri 21-17 15-33 Iowa State 35-16 14-24 Kansas St 42-7 12-7 Oklahoma St 61-28 14-52 Colorado 52-14 25 Nebraska COLORADO (6-3 Stanford Kent State New Mexico Army Oklahoma St Kansas Nebraska Missouri Iowa State Oklahoma 19 Kansas State Prep Ratings By Randy York NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma Coach Barry Switzer was ecstatic after his team's 52-14 victory over Colorado here Saturday afternoon. "That's what we were playing for," said Switzer, holding up an orange as he walked into the dressing room.

The Sooners are shooting for a Big Eight Conference title and a trip to the Orange Bowl. "The offense was super," Switzer said. "We held mistakes and penalties to a minimum and put the game out of reach in the first half. It was one of the best offensive performances of the Switzer said he gave game balls to all the players on offense. Switzer also had praise for the defense, which virtually shut down Colorado's potent offense.

He singled out Colorado ..071 7-14 Oklahoma ..14 It 10 7-S1 Okia-Peacock 3 run (von Schamann kick) Okla Sims run (von Schamann kick) Okla Sims2 run (von Schamann kick) Okla Lott 6 run von Schamann kick Okla-Rhodes 28 pass from Loft (von Schamann kiick) Col-Mayberry 3 run Dadlotis kick) Okla FG 36 von Schamann Okla Sims 16 run (vonn Schamann kick) Okla-Williams 5 run (von Schamann kick) Col Humble I run (Dadiotis kick) A 71,184 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHiNn-Colorado, Mayberry 20 '01, Koilowskl 17-62. Oklahoma, King 18-121, Lott 11-83, Peacock 11-68. PASSING-Colorado, Knapple 10-234, 99, Koilowskl O-l-0, 0 Oklahoma, Lott 4-1-1, 28, Blevins, 2-2-0, 29. RECEIVING-Coloredo, Nlilolek 2-33, Howard 2-20. Oklahoma, Rhodes 3-57.

the play of linebackers Daryl Hunt and George Cumby and safety Zac Henderson had two interceptions while Hunt had one interception and caused a fumble. "I felt all week that we were going to play well against Colorado," Switzer said. "It was a great win, and a great win on television. We haven't lost yet on television, have we? Do we play Nebraska on television?" The Sooners beat Ohio State, 29-28, on televison earlier this season. They play Nebraska in a televised game Nov.

25, and the winner gets the trip to the 1- Lincoln Southeast (10-1) 2- Creighton Prep (10-2) 3- Lincoln Northeast (8-3) 4- Papillion (9-2) 5- Omaha Westside (7-3) 1- Minden (10-2) 2- Pierce (11-1) 3- Hastings AC (10-1) 4- McCook (8-2) 5- Lexington (6-3) East regains top spot in volleyball 1- Wahoo Neumann (11-1) 2- Centennial (10-1) 3- Gibbon (11-1) 4- Tekamah-Herman (9-2) 5- Hebron (9-1) Class A 6- Lincoln East (6-3) 7- Grand Island (7-3) 8- Ralston (7-3) 9- Fremont (6-4) 10- Lincoln High (5-4) Class 6- Broken Bow (7-2) 7- Schuyler (10-1) 8- Chadron (8-1) '9 O'Neill (8-1) 10-Columbus Scotus (7-2) Class C-l 6- Oakland-Craig (8-1) 7- Norfolk Catholic (9-0) 8- Plainview (7-2) 9- Elkhorn MM (9-1) 10- Pender (7-2) Class C-2 6- Grant (9-2) 7- Dorchester (8-1) 8- Humphrey SF (8-2) 9- Weeping Water (7-2) 10- Hemingford (8-2) Class 6- Greeley (8-1) 7- Med. Valley (6-3-1) 8- Axtell (8-2) 9- Loomis (7-1-1) 10- Clay Center (7-2) Eight-Man 6- Wheatland (10-1) 7- Bladen (9-1) 8- Shickley (8-2) 9- Decatur (7-1) 10- Eustis (8-1) 1- Ansley (11-0) 2- Anselmo-Merna (8-1) 3- Rep. Valley (10-2) 4- Neb. City Lourdes (10-1) 5- Scribner (5-3) The final game was all East with Maia serving six of the first seven points and collecting five spikes enroute to the 15-7 clincher. "I thought Marian was an awful tough team," Oehlerking said.

"They really played volleyball. It's awfully hard to get a spike down against a team that blocks as well as they East's chances at the Class A title weren't considered that good by some because of the Spartans' 18-5 record, the sixth best among eight qualifying Class A teams. Oehlerking disagreed all along insisting his team was as good or better than any he had had. Things weren't always rosey for East in the finals as the Spartans broke an 8-8 tie to take a 13-8 lead only to lose the first game 15-13. "I wasn't too sure right then," Oehlerking said.

"Momentum means everything in volleyball. It's the only thing. That's why it was so tough for our girls to get back into it." Actually, East wasted little time getting the momentum switched back around in" game two, jumping to a 7-1 lead. But that switch that Oehlerking spoke of allowed Marian to tie it up at 10-all moments later. Four different East servers had a hand in the Spartans' last five points closing out the game 15-10.

exchange student made the final shot since she is ending her competitive volleyball with her return to Brasilia to study economics. After playing in her country's national tournament last February and finishing eighth the tears in her eyes told how much the Nebraska state championship meant to her. "Rosane had it tonight," elated coach Myron Oehlerking said. "I can't tand how a player her size (5-7) can make some of the spikes she does. It's amazing.

She can be back a long ways from the net and still spike effectively. "It takes a great deal of timing," he added. "She was our leading spiker with nine kill spikes tonight" By Chuck Sinclair Prep Sports Writer KEARNEY Knees flexed, back away from the net, Rosane Maia reached down just to save a return and the ball cleared the net by inches and dropped untouched between two Omaha Marian defenders giving Lincoln East the Class A state volleyball title in three. games Saturday night before 3,000 fans at Cushing Coliseum. East's 13-15, 15-10, 15-7 triumph over Marian was the school's second volleyball title in four years, the first a decision over Scottsbluff in 1974, the last year East appeared at state.

It was fitting that Maia, a Brazilian 1- Coleridge (11-1) 2- Bancroft (11-1) 3- St. Edward (10-1) 4- Nelson (10-1) 5- Cedar Bluffs (8-2) 1- Adams (12-0) 2- Hampton (11-1) 3- Trumbull (9-1) 4- Beemer (9-1) Svotter (9-1) I VOLLEYBALL Continued page 3E 1.