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a is John McKay to Quit USC for Pros for Pros From News Dispatches TAMPA, Fla. John McKay, one of football's most successful collegiate coaches for 15 years at the University of Southern California, became the newest and one of the highest-priced coaches in the National Football League Friday, taking over the reins of the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "I'm tickled you picked me," McKay said on a telephone hook-up from Los Angeles to Bucs' owner Hugh Culverhouse, whose team begins play 1 next year, along with the Seattle Seahawks. "He's the only man I made a firm offer to," Culverhouse said of his new head coach. "I went after the man I thought could do the job better than anyone McKay's acceptance of a five year contract ends months of speculation and negotiations.

Culverhouse said he had interviewed a number of other coaches for the job, but he declined to name them. Although neither Culverhouse nor McKay commented on terms of the contract, earlier reports indicated that McKay will receive: -a $750,000 salary over the five years, -a $500,000 life insurance policy for himself, -a $250,000 life insurance policy for his wife, Corky, -about $250,000 in Florida real estate with a guarantee against depreciation, -a expense account, and -three new cars. Southern Cal's all-time winningest coach said he had hoped to wait until a week after the season ended to announce his decision to leave, "but the news media wouldn't let us do what we wanted. "Every time I would pick up a paper," said McKay, "invariably there would be a story saying I was going to Tampa. I think this was having an adverse effect on my team, so I decided it was time to make the announcement so that we could finish the season without McKay, who has turned down six previous offers to coach NFL clubs, said he was relieved that the HA 12 South Carolina quarterback Jeff Grantz will face N.

C. State today Hains Wins BASS Classic NAGS HEAD (UPI) Jack Hains, a 26- year-old Rayne, crop duster, won the $15,000 winner-take-all BASS Masters Classic Friday on wind-tossed Currituck Sound. Hains, 10th in the first round and second in the second round, overhauled favorite Paul Chamblee of Raleigh with a 12 pound, 12 ounce catch of seven largemouth bass on the last of the event's three days. Chamblee, leader through the first two rounds, failed to boat a keeper in the finals. "I've been flying for a long time," said Hains.

"But this is a cloud above anything I have ever done before." He finished with 18 bass weighing 45 pounds, 4 ounces for the tournament. Marvin Baker, a 49-year-old Broaddus, grandfather, charged into second place in the 30-angler finals with 39 pounds, 12 ounces. Chamblee, who found his hot fishing area dry up with a stiff wind-direction A quick weather change slowed the fish change, finished third with 38 pounds, 7 catching in the final two days. ounces. Water temperatures dropped 20 degrees Hains fished manmade pilings and over the three days and a northeastern duckblinds with spoons, plastic worms and wind change racked the inlet sound waters spinnerbaits.

with winds of up to 35 to 40 miles per hour. This was his first season on the pro BASS The total creel of 700 pounds, 5 ounces fishing tournament trail, conducted by the set a new total weight record for the ClasBass Anglers Sportsman Society. He' sic. The old mark of 620 pounds, 8 ounces ranked fifth in the point standings prior to was set in 1973 at Clark Hill Reservoir, this tournament. S.C.-Ga.

Counting bonus money for big fish, Here are the other top finishers in Hains pocketed $15,900. His biggest bass order: was a 6 pound, 5 ounce fish Thursday worth Tom Mann of Eufaula, 32 pounds, $100 per pound. 15 ounces; Bo Dowden of Natchitoches, Hains' earnings in the Classic pushed his 32 pounds, 10 ounces; Loyd McEntire season winnings to $21,086 for a new one- of Indianpolis, 32 pounds, 0 ounces: season money high on the BASS circuit. Rick Clunn of Montgomery, 31 Tommy Martin of Hemphill, who pounds, 6 ounces; Dee Thomas of Newark, won the Classic last year, had the old mark 30 pounds, 10 ounces; and Ricky of $19,995 in 1974. Martin finished fourth Green of Arkadelphia, 30 pounds, 4 this year with 33 pounds, 1 ounce.

ounces. NFL Commissioner Accused Of Using Misleading Figures WASHINGTON (UPI) A congressional subcommittee chairman accused pro football commissioner Pete Rozelle Friday of using misleading and meaningless figures to combat legislation to extend the ban on television blackouts for sports events which are sold out. "Some of it was sheer baloney," Rep. Torbert Macdonald said of Rozelle's testimony before a House Commerce subcommittee he heads. In a statement at the final hearing on his proposal to make the anti-blackout law permanent, the Massachusett's Democrat took particular issue with the commissioner's claim that the ban has cost NFL owners more than $9 million in the past two seasons.

Rozelle, in his appearance before the subcommittee Thursday, attributed an $8.4 million decline in season ticket sales for 1974 and 1975 to the blackout rule. Macdonald declared angrily: -perhaps most--of the season ticket shortfall will be made up by fans who decide to go to the stadium on a gameby-game basis. Therefore the NFL's arithmetic appears to be pur- news was out and the pressure off. He said he told his Southern Cal players before the announcement was made, and felt they "pretty well suspected it." "It wasn't so much a surprise as it was definite," said star running back Ricky Bell. "'We all had a feeling it was going to come but most of us didn't want to hear it.

Coach McKay is a fine man and we are all sad he is leaving." "'He didn't make any big thing of it," said Junior Lee, an offensive end. "He just said he was sorry he had to tell us he'd be leaving but that we had a good football program and that it would keep going without him. He's been a great coach." Seeks New Challenges McKay's said his decision to leave Southern Cal, where he has served as head coach and athletic director, was prompted by financial consideration and a desire to seek new challenges in the pros. "'The time had come to try something else," he said. "I've been a college coach, either an assistant or the head man, for 27 years now and I figured that was enough.

My family is grown and I thought I might enjoy the challenge. You always, in the back of your mind, feel there is one more job to do. I guess I've reached that stage in my career." McKay has compiled 126-36-8 record as the Trojans' helm since 1960. His teams have won three national championships and five Rose Bowl games. McKay said he's already been thinking about a of assistants and has people in mind from staff the pro and collegiate ranks.

But he said he intends to wait until after the 1975 season. Asked about his chances of winning in the pros, McKay said, "The better teachers will win on any level in football. "But I won't be ridiculous and think we can win right away," he added. "The players other NFL teams give us will be from the bottom of the barrel. I would hope we'll be able to build a winning team within four or five years." The News and Observer Saturday, November 1, 1975 Raleigh, N.

C. Page 11 Pack, Gamecocks Vie; Deacs Visit Carolina N. C. State's Wolfpack wasn't prowling around Halloween night. The team went to a movie called "Bite the Bullet," then sheepishly scurried to bed without scaring a soul.

If the Pack is intent on making mischief, Coach Lou Holtz wants it to be this afternoon at Carter Stadium. That's when dangerous South Carolina comes to town, and it might take all the tricks in State's bag to defeather the Gamecocks. The contest, which has an awkward 4:05 p.m. kickoff, will be regionally televised and viewed by some 50,000 Homecoming Day spectators, including Gator and Peach Bowl scouts. Meanwhile, Big Four bloodletting is the theme in Chapel Hill, where slumping North Carolina hosts surprising Wake Forest also a Homecoming fray.

Duke in Atlanta Elsewhere. Duke travels to Georgia Tech (2 p.m.), Virginia goes to Vanderbilt Clemson entertains Florida State (1 p.m.), and ACC leader Maryland puts prestige and power on the line against powerful visitor Penn State N. C. State, hoping to embellish a 5-3 record, won't have running back Scott Wade, who was injured in Wednesday's practice. But Rickey Adams, who was also hurt Wednesday, is expected to dress.

However, Holtz will probably start sophomore Timmy Johnson at running back opposite rookie sensation Ted Brown, who scored four touchdowns and set a school rushing record (227 yards) against Clemson last week. State simply reduced Clemson's prowess to that of Paper Tigers with a 45-7 rout and its best all-round performance of the season. The offensive line opened holes wide enough for Holtz to run through. Today's duel will showcase two talented quarterbacks and two offenses that vent explosive power and the kind of flair that makes bowl scouts beam. Gamecocks Surprise Experts thought the Gamecocks would be as harmless as a flock of pigeons in preseason, but they are flying high with a 5-2 record under inspirational new coach Jim Carlen.

Rejuvenated quarterback Jeff Grantz, playing like an AllAmerica after an off-season in '74, is the catalyst. The versatile senior has completed 55.3 per cent of his passes for 1,094 yards, had a hand in 16 of South Carolina's 22 touchdowns and compiled a 39.6 punting average. State must also keep fullback Kevin Long (7.0 yards per carry) and tailback Clarence Williams (4.7) under close scrutiny. When it comes to quarterbacks, the Wolfpack howls about Dave Buckey and backup man Johnny Evans. Buckey, though throwing only three times at Clemson, has completed 50.8 per cent of his passes for 884 yards and directs the ground attack expertly.

High-Scoring Affair? Unless the respective defensive units unplug some wires, the Carter Stadium scoreboard should light up like a pinball machine. If sentimentality plays a part in the outcome, State should have an edge there. A profusion of Wolfpack seniors, who have beaten the Gamecocks three straight years, will be making their farewell appearance in Carter Stadium. Conference All Games LT Maryland 3 0 511 Duke 2 0 3 N.C. State.

2 2 5 3 Wake Forest. 2 2 2 5 0 00000. Clemson. 1 2 Carolina. 1 2 0 2 5 41-14 loss to South Carolina counted as conference game.) South Carolina at State (4:05 regional TV) Wake Forest at North Carolina (1:30) Duke at Georgia Tech Penn State at Maryland (1:30) Florida State at Clemson (1:00) Virginia at Vanderbilt (2:30) United Press International John McKay Conspiciously absent from South Carolina's lineup are cornerback Jacyn Adamski and tight end Jay Saldi, who suffered injuries in practice this week.

Keen Rivalry Though Wake Forest and Carolina have identical records (2- 5), a near sellout crowd is expected to see the old rivals. The Deacons, despite the negative mark, have been the biggest surprise since a Jack-in-the Box. They've battled everybody to the bitter end except Maryland (27-0 defeat) and last week laced Virginia 66-21. Quarterback Jerry McManus and running backs Clark Gaines, Frank Harsh and John Zeglinski spark the offense. Carolina, in the throes of a three-game losing streak.

is attempting to bounce back from heartbreaking losses to Notre Dame and N. C. State and a ed setback to East Carolina. Durable Mike Voight in the main weapon in UNC's attack, having ground out an ACC-leading 735 yards. Alternate tailback James Betterson looks like a doubtful performer again and that puts an extra burden on Voight.

Different Situation Duke snapped Georgia Tech's wishbone offense in two a year ago for a 9-0 triumph. But that game was at Durham. This one will be played at Grant Field in Atlanta, and that's different. Tech is also a different team this year. The Yellow Jackets sport a 5-2 record, the nation's No.

1 rushing offense, and the nation's 10th-ranked total offense. Quarterback Danny Myers and running back David Sims spearhead the attack. To make matters more difficult, Duke, which suffered its fourth loss in seven games at Florida last week, has been hobbled by injuries. Biggest intersectional game unfolds at College Park, however, where Maryland (5-1-1) meets Penn State (7-1). That 55,000 fans-largest crowd in Byrd Stadium history--and scouts from five major bowls will attend attests to the magnitude of the matchup.

Miami lost three top stars to the World Football League, and that Atlanta last year "had the worst record in professional football." "The NFL did not, of course, tell us about the clubs that increased season ticket sales," he continued. He cited the New York Giants, Detroit and Green Bay in this category. Radio-TV Log 12:45 Footbal: Nebraska vs. Missouri (WRAL, WWAY, WGHP) 1:15 Football: UNC vs. Wake Forest (WRALFM, WHPY, WCHL) 1:30 Football: Duke Georgia Tech (WDNC, WAKS) 4:00 Football: N.C.

State vs. South Carolina (WPTF, WRAL, WWAY, WGHP) 7:00 Football: East Carolina vs. Furman (WNCT) Bucs Regroup For SC Bout Rep. Torbert Macdonald posely misleading when Mr. Rozelle merely totals up all of the season tickets that remained unsold and multiplies it by the number of games and the average price per ticket." He sharply noted that Rozelle had listed Kansas City, Miami and Atlanta as having suffered the heaviest drop in advance season ticket sales.

The congressman pointed out all of the Kansas City home games had been blacked out; Some observers feel that East Carolina is in a perfect position to have its three-game winning streak snapped by Furman tonight at Ficklen Stadium (7 p.m. kickoff). After celebrating their tremendous victory over North Carolina much of the week, the Pirates could easily be flat against the always tough Paladins, who bring a 4-4 overall mark into the contest. No one is more aware of that possibility than ECU Coach Pat Dye, who has worked overtime to regroup his charges. "The win over North Carolina was fine, but we've got to get ready for another game," he said.

"We have to keep on keepin' on. I've learned in my one and a half years here that any Southern Conference game is going to be a fiercer and more hard-hitting and emotion-filled game than any we have outside the conference. I'm just glad The ECU-Furman clash should be the we're playing Furman at most interesting SC tilt of the day, not There is one other "fierce, hard-hit- only because of the Pirates' victory bout on Saturday's over Carolina, but also because of the ting, Southern Conference slate, plus at least two starting quarterbacks--East Caroother non-conference games that lina's Mike Weaver and Furman's two should prove fairly exciting. David Whitehurst. The Citadel, the only team with more Weaver, who performed almost flawthan a prayer of catching Richmond in lessly in directing the Bucs' groundthe fight for the league championship, oriented wishbone attack last week, awaits the visit of tough Appalachian seems to have regained the form that State.

The Bulldogs are 3-1 in the con- made him so impressive a season ago. ference (Richmond's 4-0 mark leads the And Whitehurst, a junior, has already race), while ASU carries a 1-2 league, 5- amassed 961 yards total offense this 2 overall record into the contest. season to rank second behind League-leading Richmond is just 4-3 Appalachian's Robby Price. Whitehurst overall, and the Spiders will likely drop also more prone to throw the football, to 4-4 after Saturday's encounter with and is usually on target as his 57 comGeorgia at Athens. Winless William pletions in 110 attempts attests.

Mary isn't a strong candidate for its East Carolina, which leads the series first victory either when the Indians 10-2, has beaten Furman nine straight meet Virginia Tech in the annual OyDavidson, times since the Paladins' 14-7 triumph ster Bowl game at Norfolk. in 1965. also winless, plays at Kenyon..