The Lincoln Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • Page 159

4D September 14,1975, Lincoln, Sunday Journal and Star Tony Davis (25) began his senior season by leading Nebraska rushers in the opening game with 76 yards, including this 26-yard gallop in the second quarter. Davis charges for the handoff (1) from quarterback Terry Luck (11) and a hole opens (2) as center Tom Davis (52) knocks Doug Boutte (72) out of the way and Rich Costanzo (77) blocks linebacker Thielen Smith (49). Davis zips through the opening (3) and finds daylight (4) as Dave Cook (6), Lew Sibley (91) and Mike Leonard (92) pursue. Davis is finally hauled down (5) by Cook and Clinton Burrell (31). Big Red Subdues LSU Tigers, 10-7 In his first starting assignment as a Husker linebacker, Oete Pillen (61) led the team in tackles with 11, including 6 unassisted.

Here he puts an end to a running attempt by Terry Robiskie (16). CoDttauied From Page ID The patient Big Red fans finally got to let loose of their helium-filled balloons after nearly 29 minutes of action. Just 1 remained in the first half. Punt Return Exciting Moments later, the most exciting play went for naught. Nebraska held following the ensuing kickoff and forced LSU to punt with just seconds remaining before intermission.

Hoping to block the punt, the Huskers rushed 10 men and left Thomas to field the kick unprotected. The block attempt failed and when Thomas grabbed the ball on the 29, he was immediately surrounded by eight Tiger tacklers. Somehow, Thomas miraculously escaped the Tiger trap. But he was finally hauled down by the LSU after a 57-yard return to the LSU 14 as time ran out. The recovery of still another LSU fumble led to winning points with 5:26 left in the third quarter.

Defensive co-captain Bob Martin pounced on a loose ball at the Tiger 34. Though a nine-yard sprint by I-back John and quarterback sneak gained one first down, the drive stalled at the LSU 20. Enter Mr. Coyle. His 37-yarder was true to the mark and a KM), advantage.

The Huskers needed every bit of it and the big Lindquist- Mahto play at the end. LSU Fights Back LSU came right back with the ensuing kickoff to march to its touchdown. Sophomore Pat Lyons on four of five passes of 7,14,5 and 17 yards, then covoed the final 10 yards on an run up the middle to produce what proved to be the final score. Nebraska managed two other threats, but a Luck pass skipped off hands in the end zone and on another occasion a fourth-down run from the LSU 26 failed to pick up the necessary one yard. was very satisfied with the third-year Comhusko' coach Tom Osborne noted.

felt with all sincerity that if we could bet by LSU it would be a real victory. With sevai or eight key pe pie out we knew it would be tough. LSU has as good a defense as face all Nebraska was without the services of four players ruled ineligible for the one game by the NCAA. Two would have started safety Jimmy Burrow and defensive end Ray PhilUps while the other pair defensive tackle Dean Gissler and quarterback Vince Ferragamo were counted on for extensive duty. In addition, all-American center Rik Bonness and guard Stan Waldemore were sidelined with knee strains, while starting defensive tackle Ron Pruitt broke his leg two weeks ago.

lot of people played with a lot of Osborne noted. Lee (middle guard) and Dave Redding (defensive end) played nearly the ratire game even though they have had nagging injuries which have kept them from practicing more than three or four times in the past two Like the Oklahoma State game of a year ago and the Sugar Bowl clash with Florida, Nebraska dug in when the chips were down. we help from thinking about last Missouri Osborne admitted of the time another Tiger a Nebraska lead in the fourth quarter to register a 21-10 win. must have hollered about 25 defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin said. told the defense they had to hang in there.

We want to come back on Sunday and look at the films and talk about what we should have done. You always count on the offense getting you 3040 points. You gotta win the close ones by great defensive play. And what we Amen. For Tom Osborne, Saturday marked the opening of his third season as Husker coach and the opportunity to lead his on a Tiger hunt.

Teny Luck (11) anticipates a pitchoot but LSU defenders have other ideas. Ken Bordelon (W) dudes the block of Bob lingenfelter and I I grabs Luck while Dan Alexander (7)1) and Steve Cassidy (70) their charge toward the Husker quarterback. i.