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fg) (U1 IT Extra Point; 22-23 Money, 24 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1988 LINCOLN, NE. JOURNAL tar Now hear this -1 JVt's Thomas says he has something special cooked up for Iowa State i By Ken Hambleton Complete rosters in Extra Point Section. Paget 22, 23. Joe Henderson, who doubles as a receiver and kick returner, quarterback Bret Oberg and receivers Dennis Ross and Mike Busch. i Henderson is the fourth leading rusher in the Big Eight, behind Oklahoma State's Barry Sanders, Colorado's Eric Bieniemy and Nebraska's Ken winning at least nine games.

Nebraska already set an NCAA record by posting its 27th consecutive winning season. ISU Coach Jim Walden was an assistant coach at Nebraska under Bob Deva-' ney and lett the school for Miami in 1973 with another Devaney assistant, Carl Selmer. Walden was the starting quan terback for Devaney at Wyoming. He was head coach at Washington Slate for nine years. I Nebraska ranks ninth in the country in team turnover margin, having gained 22 turnovers and lost 15.

Nebraska, No. 5 in UPI and No. 7 in AP, has been rated in 238 of the 241 weekly polls since Tom Osborne has been head coach. The Big Eight has drawn more than 60 million fans since expanding from the Big Seven in 1957. The Cornhuskers won the first game of the series with ISU in 1896 by a score of.

12-4. This is the 63rd consecutive meeting between the two teams and Nebraska leads 67-13-2 and has won the last 10 games. The Cyclones' last win in the series was a 24-21 victory over NU in Lincoln in 1977. ISU beat Nebraska in Ames 37-28 in 1976. Last year, then-No.

2-ranked Nebraska ran its record to 9-0 with a 42-3 win over ISU. I Journal Sports Writer When Broderick Thomas talks, people listen. 1 I The problem Is, Thomas hasnt been talking that much this year. Since a rash of predictions about the Nebraska-Oklahoma game turned out wrong last year, Thomas said he'd let his helmet do the talking this year. i But Saturday at 1 p.m., in Ames, Iowa, against Iowa State, Thomas said he plans to do something to make people sit up and pay attention.

"I'm not going to tell you what it is," the senior outside linebacker said. "But I do have special motivation and I plan on getting some things done I haven't gotten done this year." could be spectacular considering Thomas is Nebraska's leading tackier and one of the national leaders tor the Butkus and Lombardi awards given to defensive players at the end of the season. Despite the fact Thomas has not seen many plays go his way, the senior from Houston leads the Cornhuskers in tackles with 74, unassisted tackles with 39, tackles for loss with 10 for minus 62 yards and sacks with seven for minus 57 yards. Thomas is tied for the conference lead in sacks, fie is among the top 10 all-time Nebraska tacklers with 218 and is fourth on the NU career list for unas- sisted tackles. Thomas said many offenses tend to run away from his side of the field because he and tackle Willie Griffin present too much trouble, "It's helping that Jeff Mills and Kent Wells (who play outside linebacker and tackle on the other side of the defense) are, getting better and getting more respect," Thomas said.

dont want people to think they can run to either side and get away with something." The fact Iowa State runs 70 percent of its offense without a huddle means things will be hurried for the Nebraska defense this weekend. "It's a good thing we know they do that so we can be ready to make the ad- justments it takes," Thomas said. "Maybe weU make some extra adjustments this week. That'd be nice. Maybe some things, like letting me flip from side to side.

"That'd cut down on things like Missouri running to my side just 14 times last week," Thomas said. "But our whole defense is coming into its I'll get what's mine and we'll all get plenty of action these next three i games." Iowa State is expected to present problems for defenses with running back Clark. Henderson, All-Big Eight last year, became the first Cyclone to run for more than 1,000 yards since 1981. This season, he has 746 yards rushing, and needs 81 yards to pass former ISU standout Dwayne Crutchfield. Henderson rushed for 100 yards or more for three games in a row and finished with 99 against Colorado last week.

Another key threat for the Cyclones is sophomore place-kicker Jeff Shudak, the leading kicker in the Big Eight last year and third-best in the country. He has been successful on tof-7 field goals between 20 and SO yards this season. "This will be a good game," Thomas said. lough to play at Iowa State. They seem better than last year.

Plus, that's always a cold, windy place and that makes it tough by itself." Notes A victory for Nebraska would give the Cornhuskers their 20th straight year of I JL iff nmtA ii jFB Jbhnk would give up redshirt if need be Probable starters OFFENSE IOWA STATE (2-2, 44) Tyreese Knox, the No. 2 I-back, has played some fullback this season, but Ht. Pos. No. Player SE I LT with starting I-back Ken Clark pered by a chronic Yr.

Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

Jr. Sr. Sr. 72 69 66 54 62 85 3b x3 NEBRASKA No. Player 19 Morgan Gregory 62 Bob Sledge 65 AndvKeeler 68 Joke Young 76 John Nelson 70 DougGloser 43 ToddMilllkan 9 Steve Taylor 32 Ken Clark 29 Bryan Carpenter 21 Richard Bell 44 Gregg Barrios Ht.

Wt. 6-0 185 6-2 270 265 6-5 260 6-1 260 6-7 295 6-3 235 I 64 205 i 5-9 200" 5-10 200 195 180 LG RG RT TE QB Wt. Yr. 190 Sr. 274 So.

289 Jr. 257 Sr. 244 Jr. 260 Sr. 2S2 Jr.

190 Jr. 205 Sr. 205 Sr. 180 Sr. 178 So.

Dennis Ross -Gene Williams Keith Sims David Heyn Trent Van Hoosen Rich Moore Mike Busch Bret Oberg Joe Henderson Curtis Warren Eddie Brown Jeff Shudak 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-2 64 64 5-10 5-11 16 sore foot, "I hate get Tyreese hurt, too," Osborne said. "I think, basically, Jr. IBRB 33 Jr. FBRB 40 Jr. WBFL 1 So.

9 Johnk understands 1 Lliai II I1C 9 UCCUCU, kicks, according to Osborne. Barrios and Drennan are "awfully close," Osborne said. "It seems like they've had 150 kicks, something like that, charted in the last two weeks, and it came out a difference of Janky also was the backup to punter John Kroeker, so Nebraska will be a little weaker there with Drennan as Kroeker's backup, Osborne said. "Janky is a reasonably good punter," he said. "Drennan is just a pinch hitter at best But this strengthens us as far as place-kicking is concerned.

So you give a little bit one way or the other." Andy Keeler, a starting offensive guard, still is not full-speed because of an ankle sprain, but he should play. Kickoff for Saturday's game, which will be televised on Omaha's KMTV (Channel 3), is 1:10 p.m. The game is sold out Jon Crippen or Cartier Walker will go in Lewis' place, Osborne said. Wingback Dana Brinson, who is bothered by a jammed neck, probably will make the trip to Iowa "Brinson says he can go," Osborne said. "I guess I have some reservations.

But we'll probably take him, the way it looks right now. I don't think he's 100 percent, but he's got a couple of more days to get healed up." Place-kickers Gregg Barrios and Chris Drennan both "will go to Iowa State. Tom Janky, who has been No. 1 on kickof recently, won't make the trip. Drennan, who had been bothered by a pulled leg muscle, will handle the kickof fs Saturday.

"His leg seems to have gotten stronger," Osborne said. Barrios will be the backup on kickoffs and probably will be NO. 1 on placement DEFENSE By Mike Babcock Journal Sports Writer1 If the need arises, sophomore Tim Johnk apparently will sacrifice a red-shirt season and play for the Nebraska football team Saturday against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Johnk, a walk-on fullback from Schuyler, will make the trip Coach Tom Osborne said after practice Thursday. "We'd like to preserve his redshirt year if we can," Osborne said.

"But he's prepared to play." Brian Harchelroad, the Cornhuskers' third-string fullback, won't make the trip because of an injury. If either Bryan Carpenter or Lance Lewis were to get hurt, Osborne said, Johnk probably would have to play. If he were to get in the game for even one play, Johnk would lose an entire season of eligibility. tiff Clark 250 Sr. OLBLE 59 275 Sr.

LT 60 270 Sr. MGMLB 45 285 Jr. RT 43 220 Jr. OLBRE 75 240 Jr. WLB 49 (9 Broderick Thomas 84 Willie Griffin 96 Lawrence Pete 91 Kent Wells 42 i Jeff Mills 49 Chris Callendo 47 LeRoy Etlenne 8 Lorenzo Hicks 17 Reggie Cooper 4 Tim Jackson 10 Charles Fryor 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-1 i 64 6-3 64 5-10 Mark Foley Alan Patten Mike Shane Don Edwards Randy Bern Anthony Hosklns John Cinefro Marcus Robertson Jeff Dole Tim Baker Ray Carreathers Judge Johnston, 6-3 6-4 6-2" 6-3 64 6-1 6-2 64 6-2 6-2 6-2 64 226 So.

240 Sr. 216 Jr. 230 Jr. 260 Jr. 231 Sr.

212 Jr. 184 202 Sr. 192 Jr. 194 Sr. 183 Jr.

SLB 230 Sr. Johnk will be all right. Well see how he holds up," Osborne said. Backup cornerback Tahaun Lewis won't be on the 60-player travel roster tor the Iowa State game. He; suffered an ankle sprain during Wednesday's practice, and although "it didn't seem real serious, I dont think he could play," Osborne said.

LCB, SS FS RCB 195 Sr. 200 So. 190 Sr. 175 Sr. 46 John Kroeker 5-11 175 Sr.

klckoff 1 :10 p.m., Cyclone Stadium, Ames, Iowa. TV: Omaha KMTV (Channel 3) Radio: Lincoln KFOR KFAB (1110 AM). East gymnasts lead after early struggles -y "KnsuyW ihjp.jiiiiiwiiui.iiul million uiaiiiiiiiiiiuiijiiii 1'l-m 1 iiiiiiiii.mmiiiiiiiimiiwuikwkp""""1"""'!! i. O'-V JJw ii'lt- 1 J. ii 'vifc Ti instead of his recent average of 9.4 or 9.5.

"I didn't wait until the break (after three events were completed)," Eppert said. "After those two events, I got the kids together for a meeting and told them to relax. I took the blame for our early problems because we were rushing the kids. It went so fast, the kids didn't know what had happened, a "But Curtis really saved us because his last three events helped take the pressure off Brad and Scott." The Spartans scored their best marks in the vault (26.85) and pommel horse (26.45) to close out Thursday's "Well have the same three events up first tomorrow as we did today, so we really need to hit them, and then the last three are a Cakewalk after what we did tonight," Eppert said. think we should score 160, and anything more than that is icing on the cake." Harrison ahead Barnes' early problems helped Dennis 'Harrison of Ralston take a 1.2-point lead In the boys' all-around competition with a 56.2.

Harrison was either the leading qualifier or was tied for the lead in the rings (9.6), pommel horse (9.6), floor exercise (9.6) and parallel bars (9.5). He was the fifth qualifier for the finals in the high bar (8.7) and third in the vault (92). Barnes had a 155.0 in the all-around and shared or had the top qualifying spot in the vault (9.3), high bar (9.45) and floor exercise (9.6). The Millard South boys broke the See GYMNASTICS on page 20 By Ryly Jane Hambleton Journal Sports Writer Dave Eppert jumped the gun and gave, his halftime speech to the Lincoln East boys' gymnastics team a bit early. It came none too soon.

A slow start by the Spartans in the Nebraska high school gymnastics' championships Thursday could have meant big problems. But Eppert gathered his troops and gave his speech, and East went on to take a 4.5-point lead after the first day of competition at the Devaney Sports Center. The Spartans scored 156.5 points to' lead the four teams that advanced to Friday's finals. Millard South has 152.0, Millard North 151.35 and Lincoln High 129.05 going into the finals, which start at 6 p.m. Girls leader Millard South was the top qualifier among the girls' teams, scoring 147.25.

Kearney was next at 144.55, followed by Omaha Central at 141.9 and Millard North at 141.6. "We choked the first two events we had four freak things happen," Eppert said of the Spartans' performance on the rings and parallel bars. i On the rings, Brad Bartak's hand' slipped for the first time this season and he scored a 7.4 instead of his usual 9.0,' according to Eppert Scott Barnes; slipped when he grabbed for his knees' on a tuck dismount and had to touch the mat for an 8.65 instead of his normal 9.5. In the parallel bars, Curtis Marti fell on his mount, dropping from his normal 9.1 or 9.2 to an 8.7, and Barnes couldnt grab the bar on a move and scored 8.75 IAN DOREMUS LINCOLN JOURNAL Get ready, get set Northeast's Angle Usher (10) and Louise Carr (14) are set to return the ball hit by Southeast's Gretchen Schmld (right) during ItKS 'nidhrs ftVound district volleyball competition. Northeast defeated Southeast 15-1.

15-8 and will face East the final I RySgM. in a b3 district final at York, York beat Lincoln Pius 18-20. 15-12. 15-12 to earn a state berth. Game stories on Page 20.

r. Idea's tale of woe a tiring, Ulagical Mike Babcock Columnist Ml around the way Bill McCartney turned around a Colorado program also down in scholarship numbers when he arrived, without selective rules changes. And that's the only problem with Walden's proposaL If the NCAA is gom'g to increase the number of scholarships a program can award in a year, the rule should apply to everyone. Why should McCartney, whose program suffered through considerable humiliation getting to where It is now, support Walden's proposal? Why should Osborne and Oklahoma's Barry Switzer support it? Why should Missouri's Woody Widenhofer support it for that matter? Iowa State beat the 21-3. Walden says Big Eight schools ought to support his plan because Iowa State cant be competitive otherwise.

By implication, those who wont support it' obviously don't want the Cyclones to be -competitive. Walden wants to overcome that tendency by changing the rules, ever so slightly. Earlier this week, he asked, rhetorically: "Now is that rule going to kill the foundation of the NCAA?" Obviously, it wouldn't But that's not the issue. Iowa State, Oklahoma and Nebraska all started from the same point Somewhere along the line, the Cyclones fell behind, way behind, according to Walden, who's looking for a way to make up some of the ground his coaching predecessors in Ames lost He has a right to try, any way he can. He should be respected for that And despite what he says, he's succeeding.

The continuous complaints have kept Walden and his program in the news, which should help a little in recruiting, and he's been able to create an us-agamst-the-world mentality, which is bound to strengthen team morale. Walden Is as shrewd as his offensive philosophy is eclectic. He's just looking for an edge. But if the rest of the conference didn't care about Iowa State being competitive, why is money from bowl and television appearances divided among all the schools? The Cyclones arent completely fending for themselves. The Big Ten has been pretty competitive mediocre might be a better description this season without a rule like Walden is proposing.

With the help of NCAA sanctions, the 1 Southwest Conference is competitive. Except for undefeated Arkansas, none of those teams are very good. 1' v' And the Southeastern Conference has always been competitive, even though a few teams are on the bottom of that league more often than not It just works out that way. In an attempt to justify his incredible financial success, J. Paul Getty I think it was once was quoted as saying even if the world's wealth were distributed equally, a few people would eventually control most of it creating a system of haves and have-nots.

Saturday afternoon's Nebraska-Iowa State football game in Ames, Iowa, will provide some welcome relief if you're tired of listening to Cyclone Coach Jim Walden complain about the injustices of the system under which he works. The relief will last only a couple of hours, of course, men Walden will resume complaining about what he considers the NCAA's unfair -scholarship limits placed on programs down in numbers, such as his. And hell continue criticizing Nebraska Coach Tom Osborne for not supporting his plan. i But well have a little peace and quiet And after the game, if the score isn't too lopsided or if he wins, maybe Walden will turn his attention to Kansas State, Iowa State's next opponent and one of only four other programs his modest proposal is designed to helpi Fortunately, the Cornhuskers play Iowa State just once a season. A week of Walden Is more than enough.

-What Walden refuses to acknowledge in his i daily complaints about not being able to compete with Nebraska and Oklahoma, because he's well below the NCAA maximum of 95 players on scholarship, is that his employer, Iowa State, created the deplorable situation in which he finds himself, not the NCAA or Nebraska or Oklahoma. Iowa State is asking to be allowed to overcome its mistakes, file bankruptcy and start over with a clean slate, simply because it hired Walden to replace Jim Criner, whom it fired. Walden is a good coach and an extremely likeable guy. i He's a good enough coach, In fact that he can probably get Iowa State's program turned i -1.