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Pag 4C Friday. September 25. 1987 Dmiiy ntini College officials looking to flunkies if strike comes 9tv Harvey Universal Press Syndicate FlbaDn Denver subs sneaky Picketers miss out; alternates run end Aaaoelatad Praaa I THE COLLEGES The football world suffered a second shock Tuesday when the nations college football players threatened to go on strike. The players (officially the International Brotherhood of Student-Athletes) are demanding larger monthly stipends, shorter classroom hours and the right to free agency (that is, agents who will work for them for no charge). College presidents, in turn, vowed that they would play out the season, if necessary, using previous flunk-outs, junior college imports and red-shirts willing to cross picket lines.

The strike threat nearly overshadowed No. 2 Pitts Comedown of the Week award for succumbing to a 20-point underdog, Temple. And No. 12 Colorado State, a 645 loser, was the latest victim of the powerhouse University of Texas at El Touchdown Paso (2-0). THE RANKINGS Last week Next loss idle Oregon St.

21-24, Temple WestVirgina 22-22, Louisville Notre Dame 12-33, TCU New Mexico 17-31, Colorado San Jose St. 0-35, Harvard Lafayette 3-21, Wake Forest Maryland def. Ark. St. 47-10 Tulane idle Sam Houston St.

def. E. Carolina 20-10 idle School, Record 1. Texas (0-2) 2. Pitt (2-1) 3.

Purdue (0-1-1) 4. BYU(l-2) 5. Stanford (0-2) 6. Columbia (0-1) 7. N.

Carolina St. (0-3) 8. Mississippi (1-2) 9. Houston (0-1) 10. Illinois (1-2) Denver Broncos tackle Jim Juriga peers into a bus looking for 50 alternate football players Thursday as picketing continued at National Football League sites across the country.

The bus was empty, with the new players being brought in a rear entrance instead. 11. Oklahoma Marching Band (stayed on field too long earlier this month, causing delay-of-game penalty to be called against Sooners); 12. Colorado State (0-3); 13-16. Pentagon (Army, Navy, Air Force, Maine Maritime) (3-6) 17.

(tie) Akron (1-2) and USC (1-1); 19. Michigan (1-1); 20. Northwestern (0-2); 20 12. UCLA (offense ranked for allowing quarterbacks to be sacked 10 times vs. Fresno State).

Victories over Arkansas State dont impress the Bottom Ten selectors, Miss. Rout of the Week: Cal State-Queen Mary (2-1) over Michigan (1-1) (based on Wolverine coach Bo Schembechlers statement that I dont know if we can stop (the 49ers) run.) Quote Book: University of Pacific coach Bob Cope, after his schools second straight loss to a Pac-10 team: Our fans ask me how I sleep with this schedule and I tell them I sleep like a baby. I wake up every two hours, crying. DENVER Except for a couple of minor egg-throwing incidents, all was quiet at Denver Broncos headquarters on Thursday as about 50 alternate players held their first practice behind closed doors Only a handful of regular players picketed outside headquarters during the third day of the NFL player strike. Broncos management averted a confrontation Thursday morning as the substitute players, who assembled at a nearby hotel on Wednesday, arrived for meetings and practice at a rear entrance while a decoy bus occupied the strikers attention out front.

About a half dozen Bronco regulars were on the picket line when the buses arrived at 8:30 a.m. Most expressed disappointment at the tactic employed. wanted to see them, said wide receiver Vance Johnson. I wanted to see the look on their faces, and I wanted them to see me. Im trying to figure out where the back gate is.

Ive never used it before. They must have made one yesterday. Tight end Clarence Kay said he expected them to show their faces. Asked if he had anticipated any violence, Kay said, I didnt anticipate anything except walking the line today. Offensive tackle Jim Juriga, who is on injured reserve, said the end-around worked perfectly.

They had everybody fooled out here, he said. I'm kind of disappointed. I have some things Id like to say to them (the substitutes), but nothing for publication. There were no picketers in evidence at 7 p.m. when the alternate players left the facility by bus, bound for the team hotel.

The NFL cancelled all games for this weekend, and with no end in sight to the strike, the Bronco coaches began preparing the alternate players for a game at home against Houston on Oct. 4. Coach Dan Reeves called the workout very good for the first day. I didnt expect tremendous execution. The conditioning level is not what you would-want, so we took it kind of slow.

Asked what quality of play he expected on Oct. 4, Reeves said, All I can say is were going to work as hard as we can to get ready to play. Will this be the normal Denver Broncos? No. But I think it will be entertaining. We have some guys with talent who came close to making various teams.

Give these young men a chance. At mid-morning, two strikers New Broncos DENVER Here are the 57 players signed by the Denver Broncos to replace regular team members who have joined the National Football League Players Association strike The Broncos released this roster on Thursday The height and weight for some players was not available Kyle Ambrose. DL. Georgia Tech. 6-4, 265.

Mitch Andrews. TE. LSU, 6-2, 239. Evan Arapostathis, PK. Eastern Illinois.

Marshall Barnes. DB. James Madison, 6-2, 209, Kevin Belcher. OL. Wisconsin.

6-6, 300, Laron Brown, WR. Texas. 5-9. 172, Steve Bryan. DL, Oklahoma.

Scott Caldwell. RB. Texas-Arlington. 5-10. 196.

Kevin Clark, DB, San Jose State, 5-10, 185, Mike Clendenen. K. Houston. 5-11, 191, Stan David, LB, Texas Tech. 6-3, 211, Kirk Dodge, LB, Nevada-Las Vegas, 6-3, 211, Stevp Fitzhugh, DB.

Miami (Ohio), 5-11, 188, Ralph Giacomarro, P. Penn State, Walt Goffigan, RB, Wyoming. Robin Ham OL, West Texas State, Archie Hams OL. William Mary, 6 5, 260, Theron Harrison, DL. Sam Houston State.

6 5. 262, Eric Hodges, WR. Florida. 6-0. 192.

Roger Jackson, DB. Bethune-Cookman. Michel James, WR, Washington State. 5-10. 185, Tim Joiner, LB, LSU.

6-4, 235. Daryll Jones, DB Georgia, 6-0. 193. David Jones. OL, Texas.

6 3, 252, Leonard Jones. DB, Texas Tech. 6-0, 187, Ken Karcher. QB, Tulane. Percy Keith, RB, Nebraska, Mike Knox.

LB, Nebraska, Zeph Lee, RB, Southern California, 6 2, 212, Bill Lobenstein, DL, Wisconsin-Whilewater, 6-3, 261, Tim Lucas, LB, California, 6 3 230. Dan MacDonald. LB, Idaho State. 6-2, 230, Rick Massie, WR, Kentucky 6-1, 190, James Mavor, K. Cal State-Chico.

Dan May, QB, Louisville, Monte McGuire, QB, Texas Tech, 6-4, 202, Bruce McIntyre, RB. Lafayette. 5 9, 197, Ron McLean. DL, Cal State-Fullerton, 6-3, 267. Russell Payne, TE, Appalachian State.

6-1. 240, Jack Peavey, OL, Troy State, 6-2. 260, John Pieper, Concordia (Minn Rick Pryor, OG, Western Illinois, Martin Rudolph. DB. Arizona, 5-10, 183, Erich Rumpel, TE, Iowa State, Darryl Russell.

DB. Appalachian State, 6-0, 190, Carlos Scott. Texas-El Paso, 6-2, 305, Larry Shepherd, DB, Houston, 6-2, 190, Matt Smith, LB. West Virginia, 6-2, 234, Tyrone Sorrells, OL, Georgia Tech. 6 John Sterling, RB, Centra) Oklahoma, Shane Swanson, WR, Nebraska.

5-9, 200, Mark Templeton, RB, Cal State-Long Beach, Robert Thompson, WR, Youngstown State, Kennedy Webster, DB. Texas-El Paso, Isaac Williams, NT, Florida State, 6-1, 257, Ray Woodard, DL, Texas, 6-6, 290, and Mitchell Young, DL. Arkansas State THE PROS The New Jersey Giants and the Los Angeles Rams, obviously trying to get a head start on their counterparts, unveiled their own strike team Sunday, composed of previously cut players, peanut vendors and the like. The Giants, not to be confused with last years Super Bowl winners, fell to Dallas 14-16. The Rams, not to be confused with the team considered a Super Bowl contender this year, were beaten by Minnesota 16-21.

Surely, no real Rams team would have lost, in the final moments, as Los Angeles did on a touchdown pass that Viking QB Wade Wilson admitted later I was trying to throw away. Meanwhile, Oiler fans were suggesting a strike of general managers after Houstons Ladd Herzeg was arrested in Buffalo for allegedly mooning a wedding reception twice and punching out the brides brother (the enraged Bills subsequently defended the brides honor, 34-30). he would open Fridays workout to the media. He also released a roster of 57 players, which included mostly players who had been cut by Denver in training camp. Reeves said his new team was thin in the offensive line and at tight end, and that the Broncos would continue to look for players at those positions.

Kay said he watched practice for some time through a hole in the fence and had this observation: They were pretty pathetic. Dan is going to have a hard time cutting (to 45 players). Theres not much to choose from, from what I saw. Seeing their technique and coordination, it looks like the bottom of the barrel. The picket lines have been manned by only about half of the 60-some Broncos on the active roster or on injured reserve.

Quarterback John Elway, for example, hasnt appeared yet. Player rep Ricky Hunley wasnt in evidence on Thursday. Running back Tony Boddie said he was a little disappointed at the turnout. We have more support from other unions than from the players." Some strikers said they were informed there would be no more picketing after Thursday. Kay and Hunley, for instance, were reportedly planning trips to Georgia and Arizona, respectively, starting Friday.

Other strikers, like safety Dennis Smith, insisted the pickets would be up until the strike is If, like the Giants and Rams, the other NFL clubs are forced to stock their rosters with substitutes, the bidding should be fierce for one out-of-work quarterback George Blanda, 60 years young. ancucgiwuaiij pcuua 6. Indianapolis (0-2); 7. Seattle (a subsidiary of 44-Boz) (1-1); 8. Denver (1-0-1); 9.

Buffalo (1-1); 10. Cincinnati (1-1). anyone up. Its very frustrating walking the line. This is a safe way to express yourself.

This is a way to let the scabs know we dont approve of what theyre doing. If the rosters are expanded and some of them make the team, theyll benefit from what were out here walking for." Kay initially said he didnt throw the eggs but was merely in the vicinity. Later, when asked if he threw eggs, he said, Id rather not say. If you want to point the finger, point the finger at us all. The afternoon workout was closed, but Reeves announced that Kay and Freddie Gilbert were observed throwing eggs at marketing director Bill Harpole, who was covering a gate with a tarpaulin to prevent anyone from observing practice.

The cars of three Bronco employees also were hit with eggs in the parking lot Gilbert admitted pelting Harpole with eggs, but Kay hedged. I dont see anything wrong with throwing eggs or banging on bus windows or anything like that, Gilbert said. Some things need to be done. This is just a tradition. It was an honest expression of anger.

You cant rush the picket line and beat Bungles deserved to be ranked twice for losing to the 49ers. Rout of the Week: N.J. Giants over Denver (CBS plans to show on Sunday a replay of the Super Bowl if the strike is still in effect). Bad-timing Award: Atlanta receiver Charlie Brown, who ended his holdout Monday, explaining: Im glad it (the holdout) is over I didnt want to miss any more games. Next Week: The debut of the Arena Football Bottom Four! Sitirflke ait a glannce Free agents find variety of ways to get into camps AP Strike.

Player representative William Jud-son said the strikers will follow the same steps Friday. New England Patriots Defensive lineman Toby Williams threw a beer bottle at replacement players, who also were the target of egg-throwing at the motel where the free agents are staying. The new players had been driven back to the motel from practice by Patriots coaches and were targets of the missiles as they exited cars at the motels front door. None of the players was hit. New Orleans Saints A busload of substitute Saints slipped into training camp five minutes before picket lines were established, avoiding harassment as they reported to draw equipment, sit through team meetings and go through a light workout New York Giants About 30 striking players held a secret non-contact workout, while a group of about 40 players who will replace the Super Bowl champions began assembling at a hotel near Giants Stadium.

New York Jets Mark Gastineau, the only Jet defying the strike, had his car hit by an egg as he was leaving the parking lot at the teams training complex at Hofstra University. Picketers also threw eggs at a van carrying replacement players on the way into the facility in the morning, and again at another van carrying players back to a local hotel in the afternoon. dows in a bus carrying replacement players and pelted it with eggs after the replacement players finished their first workout Earlier, quarterback Gary Hogeboom, the only Colt who is not taking part in the strike, arrived at team head, quarters at 7:15 a.m. 45 minutes before the strikers began picketing. The squad of 42 replacement players arrived at about 7 a.m.

Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Dino Hackett and tight end Paul Coffman apologized for waving empty shotguns and shouting Wheres the Scabs, Wednesday. A busload of replacement players sneaked into a back entrance at Arrowhead Stadium, preventing a confrontation. Los Angeles Raiders Quarterback Marc Wilson, who said he was protecting his $1 million guaranteed contract by reporting for work, spent most of the day watching as the replacement players went through two workouts. Los Angeles Rams Two days of calm disappeared as the Rams picketed for the first time. Robert Cox, a second-year player, broke a backseat window in a van hauling replacement players into the training facility.

There were no injuries and Cox claimed afterward that he didn't mean to shatter the window. Miami Dolphins While the 46-man replacement squad began practice, striking players picketed, then conducted their second post-walkout practice at Miami-Dade Community College. Philadelphia Eagles Striking players blocked two busloads of replacements at a hotel driveway in Mount Laurel, N.J., as they were returning from practice. Local police had to be called to break up the confrontation. St.

Louis Cardinals Thirty-seven replacement players crossed picket lines at Busch Stadium, joining safety Leonard Smith, who crossed the line a day earlier. A team spokesman said two practices were scheduled Friday. San Diego Chargers Defensive back Elvis Patterson, who took part in three workouts with the replacement players, joined strikers on the picket line. Patterson was released by the New York Giants after the first week of the season. Seattle Seahawks Local police were on hand as a busload of strike-breaking players crossed the Seattle Seahawks picket lines for the second straight day at the team's headquarters in Kirkland, Wash.

Player representative Kenny Easley was one of only a handful of players picketing at the facility. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Charles Gladman, the former Pitt running back who was declared ineligible for his senior season because of alleged dealings with an agent, was among 58 replacement players who worked out under Coach Ray Perkins. The striking players practiced on their own at the University of Tampa. Team-by-team highlights Thursday during the NFL players strike (all times local): Chicago Bears Player representative Mike Sin- -gletary and his assistant, Dave Duerson, denied a rumor the Bears have threatened to break ranks if the strike isnt settled within a week. Cincinnati Bengals Coach Sam Wyche held his second practice with the replacement squad.

There were no problems when a busload of replacement players left the Bengals training facility late in the afternoon. Cleveland Browns Fifty replacement players began practice at Baldwin-Wallace College, with Jeff Christensen, a veteran of several NFL training camps, regarded as having the inside track on the starting quarterback job. Dallas Cowboys Early-rising free agents reported for practice before striking players could man picket lines, but player representative Doug Cosbie said pickets would be out at 6.30 a.m. Friday. Coach Tom Landry put the replacement players through two-a-day workouts.

Detroit Lions Replacement players were bused into the Pontiac Silverdome for practice. There were no pickets at the Silverdome for the morning workout Indianapolis Colts Striking players broke two win said. It wont be different tomorrow. The walkout by Schramm and Rooney came just hours after Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced that the weekends games were off. The 14 National Football League games scheduled for Sunday and Monday Sept 27 and 28 will not be played because of the players strike, he said in a statement The league said it was unsure if those games would be canceled altogether or played at a later date.

Donlan hinted Thursday that these talks may be headed for an end. Its a mistake if youre meeting just for the sake of meeting, he said. At some point in time the parties might have to pull back and evaluate their prospective From page 1C doesn't mean players cant be playing, he said. Id love to see them back." Union chief Gene Upshaw, however, said the owners were unwilling to move on any of the issues. Management has taken the position they will not compromise at all, Upshaw said.

Hopefully, we can reach an agreement, but the time is not now. We havent accomplished anything so far. And Donlan said they probably won't on the free agency issue. I think all the issues are doable except free agency, he said. The union wants unrestricted free agency for players with more than four years experience; the owners have only offered to reduce the compensation.

We have an absolute difference of opinion on that issue," Donlan I 4.