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John Hcnru John ton In the wake of sometimes too severe I duct nline and Tines leveled against NFL Iplayers, Ram's flanker back Lance Rented has taken his case to court alter oeing suspended from pro football on drug I charges. I say it is about time someone takes Kimr Pete Rozelle to court, since he claims he is the only one who knows what is good for pro football. As I am sure you sports fans are very familiar with Rentiers playful character. He has, in the past, made national headlines for having displayed his body in the nude! It is Rozelle'i contention that NFL players must be beyond reproach In every aspect of their conduct because they are in the "public's I really donTt know exactly what that unless it means that a football player is not suppose to be human. Football players are also humans.

And as such, they, like anyone else, occasionally have problems with which they find it hard to cope. And in trying to solve one's problems, responses and reactions vary from one extreme to another. In the case of Rentzel, the double standards of conduct are at the heart of the Rozelle ruling: as it was in the Paul Hornung and Alex Karras gambling suspensions a decade ago; and in the matter of Joe Namath's interest in the Lexington Avenue bar. Bachelor HI, four years ago. Some of the players on the Ram's team see Rentiers suspension as part of a grand scheme worked out by Rozelle.

They say that the commissioner has to take a hard position on drugs now, since a few of the NFL players were named as "Mr. Big Men" in drug trafficking. Unfortunately, for Rentzel, he is obviously the "target" of Pete Rozelle's arrows of NFL moral conduct. But what about some of the other players? Duane Thomas, convicted on possession of Marijuana; Steve Kiner, John Reavis and Don Parish all were arrested on drug charges and all are now active players! Why are they not suspended? The point being made here is that Rozelle has chosen to be "Judge" in areas of morality away from football and that he is forgiving to some, but not to others. But who is to judge the "King's" conduct? Surely I can't see Pete saying: "I am stepping down as NFL Commissioner; I believe my conduct has not been in the best interest ofthe You can bet your sweet life he will not! The San Diego Chargers, who thought they had rid themselves of problems when they traded Duane Thomas to the Redskins a few weeks ago, have had twomore running backs walk out of camp.

Fullback Cid Edwards, the Chargers MVP by his teammates last year and his understudy and roommate, Lee White. Chargers coach Harland Square said he hasn't heard from either player and doesn't know why they left. (Hey, coach, I can tell you Money, Man, Money! What else?) And I will say this again: there are four black assistant coaches in all of pro football. So a blacks chance of staying in the game after his playing days are over is almost nill. Therefore, players, get all the bread you can while you can; 'cause when you are through playing you are through for good! To add to the Chargers woes, quarterback Johnny Unitas missed the last two days of workout because of aching knees.

I understand that now Johnny will not be used during pre season games to protect his knees. Hey! but this doesn't protect his save his arm he has to use it. The Pittsburgh Steelers have twelve injured players, including quarterback Terry Bradshaw, who missed passing drills fo a third straight day due to a slightly pulled stomach muscle. The Steeler inter squad game played between the defensive and offensive units was so good a game with everybody putting out 100 percent effort that the players were given an extra day off from practice. I see where the experts picked the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins to meet again in the Super Bowl in 1974.

What do you Steelers have to say about that? The experts have been wrong before. "Hey! hey!" piped D. Talbert, the most irreverent Redskin, in his best carnival barker tones, "move back, gentleman, make way. Here he comes! a Yea, man, oT Larry Brown, of the Washington after en days ot trying to convert his past accomplishments into future security. Sure hope he got the bread.

He walked right over and gave a quick handshake to mate Duane Thomas. Thomas beat Larry Brown to camp! And all I hear are good things about Duane. Maybe in this camp he will get a little understanding and he can be just what he is. 'Ml, 17 fvkBteygiGilKs Bonnie Koidl (o(yjdl woDl be less gjireemi' FAYETTE VI LLE Ust year In the Fayetteville SUte University Bronco football camp, the theme was "green." This season the theme la "lesa green," Coach Raymond McDougal, whose football team began practice Aug. IS, In preparation for the season lid lifter at Federal City College, reverse of what we were in "72 Washington.

DC. on Sept. ft, when I really didn't know what welcomed 22 lettermen along to expect." with a host of newcomers and However. McDougal's ex rWrt prrUtiona wcr very pleasant How dura the head Bronco last year when his squad feel about it all? fhed the year with a t0 Well." began Coach Mc worksheet and stood S20 in Dougal in his UMial cautious theClAA. manner, "we will be just the We will be blessed with Prairie View names Plummet cage coach PRAIRIE VIEW (Special) Elwood Pluinmer.

former head basketball coach at Wiley college has been named the new head basketball coach at Prairie View. The 28 year old Plummer, who will become the youngest basketball coach in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, replaces former PV head basketball coach Bill Cofield who recently resigned to take the athletic director and head basketball post at Racine college in Racine, Wis. Plummer is a native of San Antonio, where he was one of the most outstanding basketball players to play in the Alamo City. He graduated from Wheatley high school and averaged 28 points a game as a senior and was named to the all district team. He was also voted the most valuable basketball player at Wheatley during his senior year.

After completing an outstanding schoolboy basketball career at Wheatley, Plummer attended San Antonio Junior college on a basketball scholarship. During his two year stint in junior college Plummer became one of the most prolific scorers in the junior college ranks. His sophomore year he led the Texas Junior College Athletic Assn. in scoring (29.8) and was named the most valuable player in the TJCAA. After graduating from junior college Plummer enrolled at Jackson state college on a basketball scholarship, where he became one of the top guards in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Plummer received his B.S. degree from Jackson State in 1966 and immediately he stepped into the coaching ranks at St. Phillips college in San Antonio. In two years he brought winning basketball to St. Phillips, where he posted a 41 19 record.

In 1969, 'Plummer returned to Jackson state as assistant basketball coach to Paul Covington. He remained at Jackson state until getting the head basketball position at Wiley college in Marshall, Texas, in 1972. At Wiley he posted a 20 8 record and won the Sul Ross State Tournament, as well taking his team to the NAIA North zone playoff. Plummer who is known for his run shoot run style of play which turns fans on feels V7 PLUMMER coming to Prairie View and the Southwestern Athletic Conference," stated Plummer who owns a Masters degree in Physical Education from Prairie View. "One of the things that impressed me about Prairie View is the fine basketball facility." Even though Plummer finds nothing lacking in basketball facilities at Prairie View, he has found out that basketball talent is a little scarce.

Only two lettermen 6 10 senior lawrence Johnson and 8 4 sophomore guard Charles Cant return from last year's Panther team that posted a 19 8 record. "I know that coming at this time of the year makes it hard to recruit, but I am bringing two junior college and three freshmen with me," stated Plummer. "The thing I like, however, is having Lawrence Johnson. I think Lawrence has unlimited ability and we will build our team around him." Dr. A.

I. Thomas, President at Praifie view was elated tint Prairie View could get a coach of Plummer's caliber. "We are proud that we were able to get Mr. Plummer to come with us," said Dr. Thomas.

"He is the kind of young man we are trying to help build Prairie View's athletic program with. We feel that he will immediately go in the front of the Southwestern Athletic NEW YORK If you happen to be in or around Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22 of this year, don't be surprised if the old ball park seems to be tilting to one side. That is the day that Grambling College will be entertaining Morgan State. Those over sized defensive monsters from Louisiana just might make the Stadium sag a little.

The occasion will be the 3d Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Football Classic, New York City's premiere college football game, played for the benefit of New York Urban League educational programs. Grambling will be defending its National black collegiate championship this year and the weight is heavily on the defense, literally and figuratively. Starting slowly last season when the offense took several games to jell, Grambling's fortunes on the gridiron depended on the defensive unit to carry the team.

And it did. The year 1973 looks the same for Grambling since they are left without an experienced quarterback with the graduation of All America. Matt Reid. The defense is going to have to do it, again. The defensive front four looks more VW CHANGE OF By BILL MUMM, Jr.

1 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIII7. Following his recent no hitter against the Oakland A's, Texas Ranger pitcher, Jim Bibby, was given a $5,000 raise. The raise, however, isn't the thing that makes Bibby happiest. What makes him smile these days is the fact that at age 28 he feels as though his best days as a pitcher are in front of him. This comes after Bibby once thought his career was at an end.

At age 25 he developed back problems that caused him to have surgery. "Some days I thought I would never walk again to say nothing of pitching." The price of fame is beginning to catch up with Hank Aaron. During road trips the Atlanta Braves slugger is so bothered with fans knocking on his hotel door that he often goes to the ball park three hours early so he can get some sleep. Newspaper guys, who ask the same questions that have been asked of Hank hundreds of times, are also beginning to buy him. Ebony Craig Sills returning as quar terback along with Marion Wigfall and Moms Floyd.

The backfirld will be young, but Glenn McKoy. Prentiss Bennett. Tim Heath, and James Godwin should be able to do the job." McDougal Mid. Defensively, the Bronco men are solid with the return of co captains Michael Wright and Richard Johnson, who are linebacker and defensive back respectively. Upfront, the" Broncos have John Young.

James Gaddy, Edwin Williams, and Armond Wrenn, tackles and ends respectively. On the offensive line are guards Bruce Adderly and Jackie Simmons; Sylvester Ritter and Willie Williams are the tackles with Charles Boyd at center. All CIAA tandiiLite wide receiver Clarence I'ointe. a senior from Jacksonville, N.C., will be one of the Bronco main spark plugs on offense along with end, Johnny Highsmith. Glenn McKoy, running back will be the likely candidate for the fullback slot after a successful season last year.

NEW YORK (UPI) Jim Chones, the 6 foot ll center who gave up his senior season at Marquette last year to sign a million dollar contract with the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association, reportedly is on the trading block probably to the Carolina Cougars. "The Nets just can't afford him any more," said one informed source. 'They shelled out a lot of money to get Erving, Loughery and Bebusschere and Chones never lived up to expectations." Grambling front four all claws and Daws than capable and more than likely will rank high in the pro football drafts when they graduate. Averaging 265 pounds from end to end, typical pro size, they are agile and hostile. Inside men at the tackle slots are Sylvester Bates and Gary "Big Hands" Johnson.

Bates tips the scale at 280, spread out on a 6 5 frame. He lost his starting job last season when he reported on campus weighing 300 plus. Determined to get his job back, Bates worked out on his own to trim down to his present 280. Gary Johnson, the other defensive tackle, tips in at 260 pounds and stands 6 3. Coach Eddie Robinson puts him in some pretty good company when he says that Johnson is in a class with former Tiger greats Ernie Ladd and Buck Buchanan, both went on to make a mark in pro ball.

Johnson is nicknamed "Big Hands" for obvious reasons. He has the speed to chase down running backs and once he gets those mitts on them, its all over. Defensive ends, Jesse O'Neal (6 5 and 265) and Ezil Bibbs (6 4 and 255) have agility, speed and meanness, necessary to carry out what the position calls for. They just might set a record in the Southwest Athletic Conference for sacking the quarterback. Magazine is getting ready with an article on black assistant coaches in the National Football League.

They will follow that up with a piece on blacks in front office jobs in the league. George Scott, who has been bombing pitchers consistently in recent weeks with the Milwaukee Brewers, has a love affair going with Milwaukee fans. At the same time Scott makes no bones about the fact Manager Del Crandall isn't one of his favorite people. Ferguson Jenkins says that having the fans ride him is one of the reasons he isn't having the year he was expected to have. "I've been pressing," the strong right hander admits.

"Ana instead of getting better I'm getting worse." Cincinnati Bengals are more than happy with Charlie Joiner, the wide receiver they obtained from the Houston Oilers last season. And the Bengals ridicule the tag about Joiner having bad hands. This is a rap that was pinned on the former Grambling star during his early days in the league. Joe Morgan, who says he would like to improve in every department over his im Eressive 1972 season, admits he might have a ard time exceeding the 58 bases he swiped last year. "One of the reasons is that I'm not getting as many walks as I did before," says the Cincinnati infielder.

Leroy Jones, the talented defensive end at Norfolk state college, won't be available for the Tin: (initimt KM HltONOI IDIXTK MAKKKIt MM 73 Fayetletille Male unirril) niar wiaV rerritrr Clarence Point. Lakl rw. INtiiilr had thirty reception In the 11AA totaling 4M Mds and two touchdown. ITe malrrUI. Point hopes to hrtter this prodtM lion when the 1973 sraMM open Kepi.

8 for Ihr KM ui idmrn at Federal Ul olleRe. Washington. D.C. i v. I tfr" 1 liUOMO PRO CANDIDATE for the upcoming '73 footbal scasiHi at Fa.vetleville State University is veteran senio quartci back Craig Sills.

Sills, fourth in passing in the last with M27 yards, threw nin TD passes with only iiitt i ct )tims in nine games. The New Jersey nativ lomplWed 58 of 143 attempts. if ME AX MIKK IS BACK in the linebacker positfbn I a.u tteville Slate University for the '73 football seasoc Michael "Mean Mike" Wright, a native of Rocky Mount, N.C is a senior and co captain of the '73 team. Last year, Mike wi named to Mutual Black Sports All American team and AL NAIA Dist. 26 squad.

National Football League draft this season where he would have been a number draft choict Jones has signed a three year contract to play i Canada. He did so when he learned that wouldn't have been able to play at Norfolk thi season because of poor grades. A new rule the will go into effect among major colleges in 1974 expected to be a boon to black colleges. The rut states that any athletic scholarship can revoked at the end of a year. Under tl circumstances a lot of black athletes wi probably be dropped from teams after using one or two years of eligibility.

Frank Gilliam, a former star at Iowa an currently in the personnel department of tt Minnesota Vikings, has a son who will be enterin Drake University on an athletic scholarship in th fall. The youngster, Frank, is a first cousin Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Joe Gilliam. Oscar Robertson, who will be starting his fourt season with the Milwaukee Bucks this year, saj the thing he wants most is to stay free of injurie for the year. "If I don't get hurt," Robertson say "I'm certain we can turn it around and win tl NBA championship." If rumors are correct, it is possible that Wi Chamberlain will be playing with the San Dieg Conquistadors this season. According to wot making the rounds in the NBA, Chamberlain negotiating for a $500,000 one year contract..