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r2E Nov 13, 1977, Lincoln, Sunday Journal and Star From page 1E I TV I i 1 Nebraska- ri Xli Wrong By Virgil Parker while recovering a dropped punt) will be okay for the Oklahoma game. That includes (quarterback Tom) Sorley, (center Tom) Davis and (middle guards) Jeff Pullen and Kerry Weinmaster, who were held out of today's game." The Husker players were almost as excited over a few day's away from football, as they were over the victory. Osborne announced that the next practice will be held Wednesday. "That's the first time I can ever remember a three-day break," senior tight end Ken Spaeth said. "I was expecting two days.

When be said 'three' I almost fell over." "The coaches will spend that time really getting the game plan set for "Oklahoma," Wurth added. "Coach Osborne says they'll have that ready before we start practicing again. Then we'll prepare to beat Oklahoma. And you can believe it. That's what's going to happen." before throwing oranges on the field clearly stating their preference for where the team plays a bowl game.

The second time the Huskers got the ball they zipped 80 yards in eight plays to take a 7-0 lead. Hipp carried on five of the plays, gaining 59 yards, but Curtis Craig dashed the last 12 for the touchdown. Kansas bad the ball for three plays before fumbling. Enter Rick Berns. Eleven seconds later the score was 14-0 after be zigged his way 63 yards to pay dirt.

Nebraska scored twice more in the second stanza to enjoy a 28-0 bulge at half-time. Berns tallied bis second and third TDs on runs of 10 and 5 yards. Todd's record-setting fielder made before Craig scored his second touchdown on a 5-yard dash to give the Huskers a 38-0 edge going into the final frame. Seldom-used, fif thyear senior quarterback Eddie Burns ppened the fourth quarter by running a 3-yard option for his first touchdown in a Big Red uniform. In an emotional ceremony following the game, his teammates gave Burns the game ball.

"It's guys like Edt who hang around and do their job well, who make this team what it is," Osborne hoted. Kansas finally got on the scoreboard against the reserve defense before Byron Stewart, Nebraska's fourth I-back of the game, ran three yards for a touchdown to produce the final score. Osborne also used four quarterbacks Tim Hager and Mark Maurer in addition to starter Randy Garcia and Burns while a total of 14 different players contributed to the rushing record. "We suffered some injuries," Osborne said, noting that Berns hurt his wrist and Hipp was knocked cold. "But I think everyone, with the possible exception of Ted Harvey (who separated his shoulder Oklahoma next After both teams scored easy and lopsided victories Saturday, the stage is now set for the showdown between Nebraska and Oklahoma in Norman a week from Friday.

Oklahoma can claim the outright conference championship and a trip to the Orange Bowl with a victory, while Nebraska will also get the big prize the berth in the Miami classic with a win. The Huskers would have to share the league crown with the Sooners, however. Each team would have one loss in conference play. Because Oklahoma is so much higher rated in the national polls (3rd by each wire service), some folks were saying the Sooners would still be above Nebraska in the rankings even if the Huskers win. They were trying to make a case for the fact that the Orange Bowl committee might invite Oklahoma, even if they lose to the Huskers.

Put yourself in the spot of those on the Orange Bowl committee. The egg on their face would be badly smeared if they even entertained such a thought. Don't worry, That won't happen. Before the week is out, the OB committee will announce that the winner of the Sooner-Husker shootout on the 25th will be the Orange Bowl host. The only thing left for the two teams to agree on is where the loser will go.

That's to make sure one club doesn't get shut out of the bowl picture. The Gator Bowl is the likely choice. Burns- page 1E. Copy the pros his fondness for finding the end zone. "I am very happy with my game and the team's game.

I just hope we can do as good a job in a couple of weeks against Oklahoma." Which play worked best? "The pitch," Hipp said. "Well, the draws, counters and sweeps were going good, too. I guess everything was working." Although Hipp didn't mind his lack of scoring, all the Huskers were pleased Eddie Burns was able to score on his keeper around right end. "All of us wanted Eddie to score," Sorley said, "but our I-backs were running like wild apes and it didn't look like he was going to get a chance." With his wife, Reenie, in the stands watching with his parents and brother, Burns described his touchdown run. "It was a 31 sprint option.

But to tell you the truth, I think I made up my mind pretty early not to pitch the ball. "The guys were telling me to call my own play, but Coach Osborne called that one. When all my teammates surrounded me after I scored, I almost started crying then." Nobody would have minded if he had started weeping in joy a bit early because Eddie Burns finally got just what he deserves: the very best. Fairy tales couldn't be made of better stuff. Everyone is happy as hell for Eddie." Nebraska's other Berns, I-back Richard, who combined with I.M.

Hipp and Tim Wurth to produce one of the most awesome ground attacks since Gen. Sherman marched through Georgia, also dwelled on the unity idea. "I've been on a lot of teams that have had bickering and fighting," Berns said. "We don't have that here. We really pull together on and off the field.

It's a togetherness you can feel every day on the field or even on campus going to class." After a magnificent first half in which he scored three touchdowns and gained 107 yards, Berns said, he finally felt he had regained his early-season confidence. "I feel 100 percent better," he said. "I always had the confidence, but I just needed a little booster." A 63-yard scoring gallop the first time he touched the ball was all -the boost Berns needed, "That's a new play," he -said. "It's a countermove to the opposite side of the flow." Dressing next to Berns was his partner in the Nebraska rushing record, Isaiah Hipp. Although he was shutout in the scoring department, Hipp produced his third 200-yard rushing effort of the season as he gained an even 200 yards against the outmanned Jayhawks.

"I'm not disappointed I didn't score," said Hipp, who has indicated frequently When he had regained his composure and collected his thoughts, Burns reflected on the past. It's one that saw him earn All-State prep honors at Omaha Rummel. At Nebraska, however, he rode the bench because a bevy of future pro quarterbacks Vince Ferragamo, Dave Humm and Terry Luck were always ahead of him. "All the discouraging depressing times that I went through have been wiped out today," Burns said. "I've forgotten all of those times.

This is what I'll always remember." Heaping praise on his teammates for their thoughtfulness and generosity, Burns said the all-for-one attitude the Huskers displayed toward him is indicative of the 1977 Nebraska squad. "This is a very unique bunch of guys," Burns said. "What they did today reflects the closeness of this team. "Playing with these guys and coaches made the five years much easier. And I think this closeness is going to help a great deal when we go down to Norman in two weeks to play Oklahoma." The other Cornhuskers echoed Burns' words concerning the team's cohesiveness.

Co-captain Greg Jorgensen said, "I think giving Eddie the game ball is a perfect example. "When Jeff (defensive captain Jeff Carpenter) and I put the squad to they were 100 percent in favor of it. Cornhusker Quotes Compiled by Wayne Gonyea Offensive tackle Stan Waldemore On the NU running backs setting a new rushing record of SSO yards: "It feels real good. After winning the game, the next important thing to offensive linemen is the total yards. "We had a lot of second and third teamers in there, and we had a real fine effort from everybody.

The linemen worked hard (for that record) and the backs did a great job." On blocking for I. M. Hipp and Rick Berns: "It's a great thing for linemen. You don't have to hold your block long. Just give them a little leeway and Boom! They are gone." On playing Oklahoma next: "We have a couple of extra days to prepare for them.

We'll have to be at our best to beat them. It's going to be a real tough game. Offensive guard Greg Jorgensen "I thought we (the offensive linemen) got out on everybody today. We came off the ball real good and stuck with our blocks. The backs did a great job of reading them." On bloclqng for backs Hipp and Berns: "It's a big advantage.

You know if you make your block, at any time they are capable of breaking it all the way. It's always possible they can break one." About the upcoming Oklahoma game for the Big Eight title: "I'm not going to worry about Oklahoma until Tuesday. I'm going to put football in the back of my mind, although I know it won't get back there. We have our confidence now. I really think we can beat them." Offensive guard Steve Lindquist "It was a good game, wasn't it! They (the running backs) were dynamite today.

A few times I thought if I can just get a little piece of the guy they'd be gone. Then I would look upf ield and there goes Isaiah. Those guys are really great." "I thought Kansas played us tough for awhile. But we just have those guys, Hipp and Berns. You have to have some quick defensive linemen to get those guys, I'll tell you.

On playing Oklahoma for a berth in the Orange Bowl "Coach Osborne gave us three days off. They are going to scout them real good. We're going to get them this year. The guys figure if we are going to Florida they want to make sure it's Miami." Wingback Curtis Craig "It was a lot of fun. The offensive line really blew them out.

We feel we have one of the best offensive lines in the country. They are proving it every week, too. On playing his last game at Nebraska: "Well, it's sad 'in some ways and good in others. Hopefully I will move on to better things. I don't think I'll ever have more fun though than playing at Nebraska in front of 76,000 fans.

I will miss it for sure. On playing Oklahoma: "We'll be ready for them and beat them, hopefully. We know they can be beat just -like anybody else. The law of averages should catch them this time." Quarterback Randy Garcia "I thought it would be a little closer than that. After -we got 21 points they slowed down a bit.

I don't think they tried as hard." i "The way they were playing our offensive line helped us. They were lining up on the inside shoulder of our tight end and flanker. That's what helps a quick pitch. We can hook that end and the pitches will work. "There's no doubt in my mind we can beat Oklahoma.

'We have to put it together, have a balanced attack between passing and running. Kicker Billy Todd On his record-tying 55-yard field goal I felt pret-' ty comfortable. I was thinking hit it nice and easy, don't try to kill the ball. I didn't want to hit it too high. I hit it In the middle of the ball and it took off." "I like to think I have that kind of range.

I have been iable to hit them in practice. On breaking former Husker Paul Rogers' record for field goals in one season with his 12th field goal: "I 'thought about the record in the first quarter, but after the -game started I forgot about it. I hope to get a couple more jshots against Oklahoma." "That's (the OU game) going to be it for us. Everything we've worked for is in this next game. It will an emotional game, and we are capable of playing an emotional game." Cornerback Ted Harvey On leaving the game with a shoulder separation after recovering Kenny Brown's fumble of a punt in the first i half: "It happened a couple of plays earlier when I tackled a guy.

I didn't hit ttfe guy that hard, I just must have hit him wrong. "It hurt a little, but I just thought it was bruised, 'maybe a pinched nerve or something that would go away. No one really hit it on that fumble recovery." "Actually, I should apologize to Kenny on that play. I should have given him a red call (fair catch call). I might have got him hurt too.

I was thinking about my shoulder I guess." Freshman middle guard Curt Hineline "They told me on Monday that I was moving up and I knew I was going to be on the punt return team. I didn't expect to play this much all season, but I sure wasn't I going to argue with them today. I'm really glad I came here." On his first quarter fumble recovery that set up Richard Berns' 63-yard touchdown run "I'm not real sure what happened. The fullback kind of juggled the han-doff and I hit him. It was just reaction to fall on the ball." On Kansas "Their center never quit.

He kept firing out the whole game. We were just a more physical team. That was the difference." Ever since the NBA put in a rule that the team with the ball must put it up to the hoop within 24 seconds, they've had a courtside clock to show the fans and the players how much time is left. This year, the NFL adopted a similar scheme so that "delay of game" penalties in football will be more accurately timed. When a team is slow in the huddle or takes too much time at the line to audible to a new play, they and the fans know where they stand on the 30-second countdown.

Nebraska coach Tom Osborne wishes the colleges would adopt the same idea. Last week, at Missouri, the Huskers apparently scored a touchdown, only to have the tally called back on the claim the ball wasn't snapped within the 25 seconds allowed by the college rules. "It is one of the most loosely enforced rules in the game," Osborne notes. "The officials don't check their watches on every play. If it seems extra long, then they might look." Though not being critical of the situation at Mizzou, Osborne does admit the only "delay" call of the entire game coming at such a crucial time could have affected the outcome.

"They ought to have an extra clock on the scoreboard that starts counting down when the referee signals the ball ready for play," Osborne suggests. "Then there wouldn't be any question if a team takes too long." Good idea! Lopsided game If you think Nebraska's win over Kansas was lopsided, or Oklahoma's easy victory over Colorado was a runaway, consider what Randy Garcia's old high school in Los Angeles did the other night. Woodrow Wilson High was playing arch rival Lincoln High. The games between the two are usually hard-fought and close. This year, Randy's old club (Woodrow Wilson) was leading 63-0 at halftime.

The Lincoln High coach didn't give a big speech at halftime, telling his kids to go out there and stage a comeback. He just loaded them in the bus and took them home. The Wilson quarterback had completed 34 of 39 passes in the first half for 509 yards and 7 touchdowns. He ran for another TD. Can you believe that? All those yards and 63-0 by halftime of a high school game.

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