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4 Lincoln, Sunday Journal Star, Jan. 2, 1972 ,7 sALAil nEfa II1 yn 1 After Johnny Rodgcrs (20) snagged a punt on his own 23 yard line, Alabamans David Knapp (39), Johnny Musso (22), Jimmy Rosser (72) and Jimmy Grammer (5 5) take off after him. David Bailey (84) also gets into the act. NU's Dave Mason (25) takes out Bailey; and Keith Wortman (65) eliminates Jim Krapf (54). Bryant Says NU Could he Greatest "After the way they handled on a wet turf, caused by heavy when he turned to go for it he Tt i.

ma n-Tstm 4Vivmir wif get pushed around." By VIRGIL PARKER Miami A gloomy, dejected Then Bryant, whose 211 past us," Bryant said with his only pre-game rains, isr an i riuij ww mc. cvcai ter-game smue, i ve aeciu- ociaerveu, irau uiuu i ncuiuo i u.j victories are the most for any after-game coach Paul (Bear) Bryant), ed the coaching was worth five matter. They were playing on bump." who looked as whipped as his maior college coach, added. me same one we oioni ever quarterback Terry he'd like to own- Davis, who left the game late players after the Orange Bowl "We were just soundly beaten times that, loss to Nebraska's national by a far superior football Bryant says in ine lourui quarter wun a uiampiuiis, nuiu cuuri in a learn. revise that statement now.

Brvant said it was a tribute whisper-quiet Alabama dress The veteran grid boss of the pulled muscle in his left to NU coach Bob Devaney that Us Bryant said with his only Crimson Tide said his team shoulder, said the Huskers "they were much better after-game smile, "I've was unable to stick with its were "just a great defensive prepared than we were." ing room. "I think Nebraska is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, college football team I've ever seen," he flatly stated. decided the coaching was worth original game plan after being team. They forced us into doing five times that much. In fact, it forced into so many early things we didn want.

They seemed like Nebraska just mistakes. "That pass in- played us great, really brought Earlier in the week, when asked what he thought of toyed with us most of the terference didn't help us any. Nebraska being established a lime. "I was awfully proud of our mat lea to tneir tirst think we were all ready," touchdown." Davis added; but 0ur fumbles boys this year as they won 11 nad said Tne leams are pr0. Bryant had particular praise Defensive cornerback Steve and Rodgers' punt return really juaigut gauic-, aim cajiuutdiijr bablV even but DevaneV uaiiwudLi.

ucixy so after they won that big one coaching is what acc0unts for T5uge JolTJy S0, WilUams, against whom the hurf- Jen we did start to ex- better who really had the big CaU was made, said he was ecute at the start of the (Auburn) three weeks ago. And those six points plays. "really shocked to see the flag secod half, I had hopes we there tonight. They certainly WO-Alahama an Hnwn HiHn't spa tli hnll C0U1O maKe a COmeDaCK. UUt Whpn Bryant says he'd like to didn't plan to go out there and revise that statement now.

writer tried to blame the loss but he (Woody Cox) did. and the Pass interception in the end Rich Glover (79) and a fallen Krapf interfere with Knapp Alabama center Pat Raines had a frustrating night. "That Glover was something else," he admitted. "He was the best middle guard I faced all year. He's got all the tools and he never quits." Defensive tackle Terry Rowell had the same kind of praise for Nebraska's offensive line "They didn't do anything very fancy," he observed, "just run of the mill plays.

But their execution was perfect. They deserve to be No. 1." II llllWWJJJilJKIIMItMWWW----WMWW--- I UK itf A III If'PI INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS and Rodgers keeps on going with Alabamans in pursuit. Rich Glover (79) just won't allow any interference from the Alabama line as he takes off after 'Bama quarterback Terry Davis (10). Nebraska Rushing No.

Yds. Ave. Kinney 20 99 4.9 Dixon 9 14 1.6 Olds 2 27 13.5 Damkroger 3 9 3.0 Rodgers 4 10 2.5 Tagge 5 2 Brownson 4 22 5.5 Punting No. Yds. Ave.

Hughes 5 212 42.4 Pass Interceptions No. Yds. Blahak 1 0 J. Anderson 1 30 Passing No. Comp.

Yds. PI. Tagge 19 11 159 0 Brownson ..1 0 0 0 Pass Receiving No. Yds Rodgers 4 84 List 2 21 Dixon 1 20 Damkroger 1 6 Cox 2 22 Fi Anderson 1 '6 Pupt Returns No. Yds.

Rodgers 6 136 Alabama Rushing No. Yds. Ave. Musso 15 79 5.3 Bisseglia 7 20 2.9 Davis 14 61 4.4 Beck 2 7 3.5 Gantt 1 -7 Hobson 15 59 3.9 Knapp 2 10 5.0 LaBue 1 11 11.0 Spivey 1 1 1.0 Punting No. Yds.

Ave. Gantt 7 303 43.3 Passing No. Com. Yds. Davis 9 3 47 1 Hobson 3 0 0 0 Rippetoe 1 0 0 1 Pass Receiving No.

Yds. r'v? .1 1 I fj I rv' If Iff -4 ')' A- I 'i 3 6 Wheeler 2 10 He nicks ur an esrnrt in John Arlkins (571 nnrl ernpe tho lact A( rvAc 1 wv iv Ul UO VflUlVUb 15 a threat. Bailey Musso 22 Punt Returns No Yds. ST McKinncy 4 30 PJloloS )V Kickoff Returns No. Yds.

1 Bob GorJiain Williams 6 122 Wch Ray Willis Van SicklcJ Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant appears dejected as he stands on sidelines with his quarterback Carey 1 6 7 A 6 Terry J)avis (10)..