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7D Oct. 7, im Lincoln, Sunday Journal and Star Aggies accept drubbing positively "They know they're going to be better football challenge," he added. "I'm just thankful for the oppor-players and they learned a lot today. It was a heck of tunity to play against a team such as Nebraska be By Chuck Sinclair Staff Sports Writer By halftone, "Aggie Jokes" were running rampant through the crowd of 76,135 at Memorial Stadium con an experience. It boosted their moral that they could play with some of the people on their schedule later cerning Nebraska's 57-0 beating of New Mexico State on-' Saturday.

Unlike Utah State, which came to Nebraska certain cause it gives us a chance to see what we're made of. It was a good experience for everybody." "I have confidence in this team," Kelly said. "We have a lot of potential. This is the first year we've all really played with each other, and we're getting to know more about each other each game. Some day, we're going to be together like a family like Ne- the Huskers could be upset, New Mexico State had no such delusions but that didnt mean the game There was mention of no New Mexico State cheerleaders along the East sideline'-for the obvious reason of nothing to cheer about wasn important to them.

Or just one of two co-captains returning for the We were overmatched, no question, but not in braska is out there. coin-toss at halftime because the other wanted to go heart," Krueger said. "Our kids hit pretty good. We "We had a lot of guys who come from programs nome. made them fumble four or five times.

I was proud of where they never got beat like that anywhere. There Or the "AggieAgony" that could best be dealt our kids in the second half. We hung in there and held Alir bifo in tha easinnA Unit Vn hum. in nn4 were a lot of hurt pndes out there, but it something witn by backing up the big white with red lettering our own- we as a team have to play each game as a challenge in life. A credit to the Nebraska defense was its ability to Red Cross truck to the lockerroom door to transoort stop the pass the bread and butler of the Aggie of- We've got five more games," Kelly said.

"It will be -yrj tff CS 1 "We thought we'd be able to nass. but Nebraska a chaUen8e for lo come ck after getting beat like we tnought we a De aoie to pass, dui lnj tn successfully. Can made it very tough," Aggie quarterback Butch Kelly wp nn wo an we do this? I think no, I know we can do said. "It was Nebraska's strength against our youth. Freshman back-up quarterback Jamie McAlister We tried our hardest.

We blocked with our hearts, but also backed up the thoughts of Kelly, and credited Ne- they just overcame us." the players instead of buses. But the game was no joke to Aggie Coach Gil Krueger or any of the rest of the New Mexico State team for that matter. While the dispersing crowd was wondering how in the world one would deal with such a defeat in the locker room under the south corner of the east stadium, Krueger and Co. dealt with it in positive fashioa "For a couple of the kids it was a tough defeat," Krueger told the waiting press. "Their pride was wounded by the score.

But most of the young kids know that they played pretty good and. held their own freshman and sophomores against four, five and six-year players who are No. 5 in the nation. Kelly refused to blame the line for not protecting braska fans, in keeping the Aggie spirit high. These are some of the best fans I've ever seen," he him.

said. "They clapped when we went to the locker room. "All I asked my linemen to do was try their Kelly said. "They tried their best. Nebraska is a very They could have made us feel low, but instead they awesome football team.

They just overpowered us. gave us creau lor wnai we a Deen up against, we But the linemen tried their best to keep them out. You knew our chances were slim against Nebraska, but we I Nebraska freshman Koeer Craie (21) eoes full steam ahead as New Mexico State de gave it 100 percent. I think that's what really counts." can't ask for more. fenders Anthony Watson (19) and Jesse Crowe (21) attempt to drag him down in fourth That no joke.

"You have to face a challenge and stand up to the quarter action. iNK-Brownl .1.11 u. U) i.UIIUlf i 1 i X- -V I N-Liegl id 1 NMS-Armandj Xi? r)N. jfSafeC 1 N-Daviesj fit iff 1 1 1 ft ft- 4. Ci -m f---, 3 mJ NMS-Bielcik Nebraska reserve tight end Steve Davies (82) is dropped by New Mexico State senior Michael Armand (3) in third quarter action.

Davies catch gave the Huskers a first-and-goal situation at the Aggies 6-yard line. -y 1- Battlin 1 Jv J. I New Mexico State fullback IOT Jt ifl I tfl i Terry Haynes (12) found i frM 1 tlt A JX. the Nebraska defense a 4 I heavy burden to carry. XL ftl 1X1 NJ Brent WUliams (66) and 1 4 4 Tom VertaS 47 bring Mk.

I l'35 1 "I Haynes down as Jimmy 4 iji i N-Vering I A.rf, Williams (96) moves to TjV i lend assistance. i NMS-Salopekf (J i1 if I Aky NMS-Da. Brown 4 i I HaraW DreimTnis ffMt GailFolda -V mTX'X Web Ray 1 N-B. WUhamsIp CO iTir Willis Van Sickle 4Lt KtSX 1 TedKirk rr ir ,1 ssi-l, -ri vHHmk 'mi 7 4. 1" I A P' A fx, i -litl I sTff if; --y -V 4i y1- ff '1 I5I "'f'M rn s- Nebraska's Kenny Brows (22) sent chills through the spines of Cornhusker fans as lug the speedster near the mid-field stript.

Brewx picked up biockar Jtmnry WuV he returned a New Mexico State punt 80 yards for a touchdown with 11:27 remain- Hams (96) near the 10-yard 11m (4), and Wffliami rraDhkaJy tawed of Km Memories of Johnny ing in the second quarter. Brown took the punt at his own 20-yard line (1) and im- Brandt (S) near the 5-yard line (5). Brown thei scooted kite the cad vm (8) vttk mediately found the right sideline. He first was forced to elude Mark Bielcik (78), the third longest punt return in Nebraska history. Oaiy idaaj Bodpra Pal hut after that (2) it was clear' sailing.

Dale Brown (St) had the last shot (3) at halt- Fischer lead Bxowb oa toe all-time Ust i.