The Lincoln Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • Page 44

Ndv 3 1977 Lincoln, Sunday Journal and Star Cornhusker Quotes Compiled by Wayne Gonyea Offensive tackle Stan Watdemore On ttie NU running backs setting a rushing record of 550 yards: real gocc ''n -'g tr -g a'os rad a cf second and tea'-ers "ad a'ea record' tacts a jet On blocking for I. M. Hipp and Rick Berns: Usa j.s* 6 a a-'d a-'e gc-e On playing Oktahonia next: Ae a cc.o cf oa.s '0 o'eoa'e fc' Ae te Cv.r gc -g te a Offensive guard Greg Jorgensen e.e' I A 6 Ae 0 ta 'ea'good I'-e tac'S coa 0 rea wCK On blocking for backs Hipp and Berns; 1 a Vcv c-oct 3 'e cacao al itay, it a a ccss 0 c'-e About tne upcoTrting Oklahoma game for the Eight title: go '-g 0 ays Big gc tact 4 in a a ot-ce "CA I 'ea Ae ca' COn- Offensive guard Steve Lindquist A 3 3 gcoc Aas' -g tacts Ag'e 3 a 1 3 ece cf g.v-e. te gc-e i 0 Lf 0 a'o goes Isa a- are '63 I 3 ased I.S 3 ac to a-'d Be'-s 0- ct se to geT guys I fe.i On playing Oklancma for a berth in the Orange Bowl: Ccac- Cstc'-e ga.e -s cavs 'ey a'e go to gooc Ae'e yea' o.vs Ae a'e go to P'O' oa Sv'e Wingback Curtis Craig A35 a T'-e ve -e rea 'v 6 a se a't C'os ese'y weet On playing his last game at Nebraska: Ae sad A 3 a'o go-c-o 'n'cvecn 1 ct I ese' rave n'-C'e 0 3 -g 8 OOQ I A ss ft' Sw'e On playing Oklahoma: Ae be'eao. 3-3 we Ae f.oA be a-vtodv f'se 3 a.e'ages -e Quarterback Randy Garcia i 3 we bc CAeo ooa- t' eo as -a'o AS.

0 ef -e pec we'f -g oe c-' a-te' rs a 0. ct 0 Aecan e-o a'o a 00 0 cs" Ct Ae "a.e "a.e a ta a'ceo 3 SS -5 Kicker Biilv Todd On his NU 5 goat: I A 3 -t -g ce a-o easf oc'' 0 00 3 ab'f 3 ce On brean-ng Nuskef Rogers' record for field goals one season i goal: o.a^f' ga-es'a-'bo 3 "Cbe a aga Ct ga-e' te E.e'v*“ 'g Af AC'teo a re i-s 0-3 a'O a't cat-at ar ga-e Cornerback Ted Harvey On leaving the game with a shoulder separation after recovering Kenny Brown fumble of a KU punt in the first half; "aote'e'C a ccr.t 0 e'A'e" a g.v gjy a I ass sec a c' a 'ea t' 0 apt bg 0 I s'c-v. 0 "s.e a'eo ca I Aas oe' I Freshmin middle guard Curt Hinelifte vc-'oa. was 'g a-o -g ce t' 0." 0 av a 'ea ao 1 ca-e On b'S first Quarter fw-npfe recavery tnat set up Richard Berns' towchoown run 'fa A8S On Kansas gs-e Ae Ae't a "C'e Super Foil Specials Mr. Goodwrench Flynn BUICK'S SERVICE WMk (Mr 14 II fri hm to GMQOAUTY SEBMdmnS GM Time 4 )p i "0 rC, S'O tor I WI Ndi ttK bf.

Mr 4 curs $24.95 $50.95 I I Aog pnot for 4 IpOQOt Sroa St2.t$ May Be Wrong By yirgil Parker Oklahoma next After both teams scored easy and lopsided victories Saturday, the stage is now set for the showdown between Nebraska and Oklahoma Norman a week from Fnday. can claim the outnght conference championship and a trip to the Orange Bowl with a victory, while Nebraska wiil get the big prize the berth in the Miami classic with a win The Haskers would have to share the league crown with the however Each team would have one loss in corierence plav Because Oklahoma is so much higher rated the national 3 rd by each service some folks were the ouid stiil be above Nebraska in Lhe rankings even if the Husxers win Thev were to make a case for the fact that the (France Bowl committee might invite Oklahoma, even if they lose to the Huskers vourself in the spot of those on the Orange Bowl committee the egg on their face would be badly smeared if they even entertained such a thought Don I worry. That happen. Before Lhe week is out the OB committee will announce that the winner of the Sooner-Husser shootout on 25th will be me Orange Bowl The oniv thing left for the two teams to agree on is where the Ivser will go Thai's to make one club gel shut oat of the bow! picture The Gator Bowl is the likely choice Copy the Lopikided game tm I AtlfB DICK FLYNN mmji i tr.e sr.mce. no mere Sr.pw Mas'er mboe.s i 1 23 m.r.--*es Cea: steps perches A'e: re a r.ov> ic.ire vburse.t dcoevttboiitaTaro eDOotht Check the Yellow Pages for your nearby Toro Dealer MIDWEST I' Nebraska- page IE- before throwing oranges on the field clearly staling their preference for where the team plays a bowl game The second time the Huskers got the bail they zipped 80 yards in eight plays to take a 7-0 lead Hipp carried on five of the plavs, gaining 54 vards.

but Curtis Craig dashed the fast 12 for the toiicMown. Kansas had the ball for three play's before fumbling Enter Rick Biems Eleven seconds later the score was 14-0 after he zigged his way 63 yards to pay dirt Ever since the NBAi put in a rule that the team wi'Ji the ball must pa! it up to lhe hoop within 24 seconds, they ve had a CTvartside clock to show the fans and the players how much time IS left Thiv year the NFL adopted a similar scheme so that delay of penalties in football will be more accurately Lmed When a team is si the huddle or ukes loo much lime at line to 3 'udible 10 a play, they arni the fans know where they stand on the countdown Nebraska coach Tom Osborne wishes the colleges would adopt the same idea Last week, Missouri, the Huskers apparently a touchdown, only to have the tally called back on claim Lhe ball wasn't sr.apped within the 25 seconds allowed by the college rules It IS one of the most loosely enforced rules in the game." Osborne The officials don't check their watches on esery play If 1 seems extra long, then Lhey might look thr'Ug'n being cntical of the situation at Osborre does ddmit 'Jie only delay call of the game coming at such a crucial time could affected Lhe outcome oucr.t to have an extra clock on scoreboard Lhat starts D'anting when Lhe referee the ball ready for play. Os'bome Then there be any ques'uon It a team uses too lor.g Good idea' Nebraska scored twice more in the second stanza to enjoy a 28-0 bulge at halftime Berns tallied his second aivd third IDs on runs of 10 and 5 yards Todd record-setting fielder made it 31-0 before Craig scored his second touchdown on a 5-yard dash to give the Huskers a 38A) edge going into the final frame Seldom-used, fifth-year quarterback Eddie Bums opened the fourth quarter by running a 3-yard option for his first touchdown in a Big Red uniform. In an emotional ceremony following the game, his teammates gave Bums the game bail, guys like Ed. who hang around and do their job well, who make this team what it is," Osborne noted.

Kansas finally got on the scoreboard against the reserve defense before Byron Stewart. fourth I-back of the game, ran three yards for a touchdown to produce the final score. Osborne also used four quarterbacks Tim Hager and Mark Maurer in addition to starter Randv Garcia and Bums while a total of i4 different players con- tnbuied to the rushing record. suffered some Injuries," Osborne said, noting that Berns hurt his wrist and Hipp was knocked cold "But I think evervone. with the possible exception of Ted Harvey iwho separated his shoulder while recovering a dropped punt) will be okay for the Oklahoma game.

That includes (quarterback Tom) Sorley, (center Tom) Davis and (middle guards) Jeff Pullen and Kerry Weinmaster, who were held out of game." The Husker players were almost as excited over a few day's away from football as they were over the victory. Osborne announced that the next practice will be held Wednesday. the first time I can ever remember a three-day senior tight end Ken Spaeth said. "I was expecting two days. When be said I almost fell over." coaches will spend that time really getting the game plan set for Oklahoma," Wurth added.

"Coach Osborne says have that ready before we start practicing again. Then we ll prepare to beat Oklahoma. And you can believe it. going to happen." page IE. When he had regained his composure and collected his thoughts.

Burns reflected on the past It one mat saw him earn All-State prep honors at Omaha Rummel At Nebraska, however, he rode the bench because a bexw of future pro quarterbacks Vince Ferragamo. Humm and Luck were always ahead of him All the discouraging depressing ti.mes that I went through have been wiped out Bums said forgotten all of times This is what MI always remember Heaping praise on his teammates for their thoughtfulness and generosity. Bums said Lhe all-for-one atutude Huskers displayed toward himi is in- of the 1977 Nebraska squad This is a unique bunch of guys." Burns said they did today reflects the closeness of uiis team with these g'jx'S and coaches made the five years much easier And I think this closeness is going to help a great deal when we go down to in two weeks to play The other Comhuskers echoed words concerning the cohesiveness Co-captain Greg Jorgensen said. giving Eddie the game is a perfect example 'When Jeff -defensive captain Jeff Carpenter and i put Lhe sq'uad to a vote, thev were percent in favor of it. Evervone is happy as hell for other Berns, I-back Richard, who combined with I M.

Hipp and Tim Wurth to produce one of the most awesome ground attacks since Gen Sherman marched through Georgia, also dwelled on the unity idea. ve been on a lot of teams that have had bickering and Berns said. AVe don have that here. We really pull together on and off the field a togetherness you can feel every day on the field or even on campus going to class After a magnificent first half in which he scored three touchdowns and gained 107 yards. Berns said, he finally felt he had regained his early-season confidence I feel 100 percent he said.

"I always had the confidence, but I just a little A 63-yard scoring gallop the first time he touched the ball was all the boost Berns needed a new he said It a couniermove to the opposite side of the flow his fondness for finding the end zone. am verv happy with my game and the team's game. I just hope we can do as gwjd a job in a couple of weeks against Oklahoma." Which play worked Hipp said. the draws, counters and sweeps were going good, too. I guess everything was working." Although Hipp mind his lack of scoring, all the Huskers were pleased Eddie Burns was able to score on his keeper around right end.

of us wanted Eddie to score," Sorley said, our I-backs were running like wild apes and it didn't look like he was going to get a chance." With his wife, Reenie. in the sUnds watching with his parents and brother. Burns described his touchdown run. was a 31 sprint option But to tell yau the truth, I think I made up my mind pretty early not to pitch the ball. Dressing next to Berns was his partner in the rushing record.

Isaiah Hipp Although he was shutout in the sconng department. Hipp produced his third 2i)0-yard rushing effort of the seas(Mt as he gamed an even 200 yards against Lhe ouimanned Jayhawks. not disappointed I score," said Hipp. who has indicated frequently guys were telling me to call my own play, but Coach Osborne called that one When all my teammates surrounded me after I scored, I almost started crying Nobody would have minded if he had started weeping in joy a bit early because Eddie Burns finally got just what he deserves: the very best Fairy tales couldn't be made of better stuff. If think win over Kansas was lopsided, or Okla.homa easy victory over Colorado was a runaway, consider what Randy Garcia old hig.h schodi in Los Angeles did the ot.her Hich was playmg arch nvai Lincoln High The games between the two are usuaiiv and close T.ms year Raridy old club 'A Wilson was leading 63-0 at The L.nc-oin didn zive a speech at ha'iftime.

telii-t to go out there and stage a comeback He just K-a-ded them in the and tox them home The Wilson quanertack had completed 54 cf 39 passes in tr.e first half tor and 7 He ran for anoLher ID valliiig all liiiiitcrs! ou believe that All Lhc-e vards and by of a zam.e Garcia and Ferrazam.o have been great at of Caaf irma Hopefully Lhe can get Lhis ore Sole on Leather Insuloted Boots Famous Footwear 4 tTli CALVERT HOURS: Daily Saturday Sunday Noon-5 Good Stvoes Groat Prices CNFF 77.