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Cyclones Make Inroads Into Nebraska Domain By Randy York Prep Sporti Editor Nebraska, which felt the earthquake effects of Iowa State's highest scoring football team ever in November, is feeling the same kind of tremors from the Cyclones in post-season recruiting. Iowa State has invaded what once was Nebraska's private domain the Omaha area and apparently Metro Conference athletes are thinking twice before rejecting an offer from Ames. A Sunday Journal and Star survey shows that Nebraska has offered football scholarships to 11 in-state athletes. Six have indicated they will sign on Feb. 8 a Big Eight Conference letter of intent to attend Nebraska and follow with a national letter of intent signature on Feb.

16. None of the six played in the Metro, Nebraska's best known concentration of football talent. The Cornhuskers have offered scholarships to five Metro athletes. Iowa State is trying to recruit the same five, apparently with more than casual success. None of the five Metro athletes'can be classified as committed to Nebraska.

At least two, Omaha Gross back Jim Kotera and Omaha Roncalli defensive tackle Dan Hurley, are either evenly split between Nebraska and Iowa State or leaning to the Cyclones. Omaha Westside back Craig Johnson appears to favor Kansas over both Nebraska and Iowa State. That leaves Creighton Prep standouts Scott Sherry and Randy Brooks as Nebraska's most likely recruits from the Metro Conference. Of the five, Sherry seems to lean to Nebraska most. Brooks may even opt for a track scholarship at Texas Christian fjniversity.

Iowa State's early line recruiting Of course, Williams is armed with more Cyclone recruiting ammunition than usual The Cyclones are coming off an 8-3 season, including their first win over Nebraska in 16 years (37-28) Nebraska coach Tom Osborne is painfully aware of Iowa State's heavy new influence in Omaha and he plans to scour Nebraska's largest city himself next week, trying to gain ground on the indecision of Metro athletes. Clete Fischer, who usually handles the Omaha recruiting for the Cornhuskers, underwent surgery after the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston and is hospitalized in Lincoln. "He'll be off the scene several weeks," Osborne said "The NCAA says we can't replace him to recruit, so we've fallen a little behind Osborne isn't conceding anything to the Cyclones. "They thought they had Monte Anthony right up to the end, too, he recalled. The fourth-year Nebraska head coach believes Iowa State preaches that an athlete has a quicker chance to play in Ames than he would in Lincoln.

It's a time-worn recruiting incentive, according to Osborne, who nevertheless understands the impact Iowa State's upstart program has generated. Here's the high school coaches' comments on the 11 in-state athletes to whom Nebraska has offered scholarships- Roncalli's Ellis on Hurley is also in the picture They've offered a scholarship, but he won't visit until the end of the month. I try to stay out and have no influence, but Dan and I are pretty close Right now, I'd say he thinks there's no difference between Nebraska and Iowa State. Iowa' State wants him as a fullback. For More See Prep Panorama.Page SC success in Omaha can be summed up in two words Jim Williams He has completed one year on Earle Bruce's staff after one of the most successful Iowa prep coaching stints ever.

Williams coached famous Dowling High School in Des Moines to an astounding 105-9-1 record in 12 years. His teams never lost a Metro Conference game and once owned a 47-game unbeaten streak. "He's very personable, I'll tell you that," Roncalli coach Bill Ellis says of Williams. "Earle told him it was tough to recruit against Nebraska, but he's stormed into Omaha and really decided to get the job done. He's something." The Elite Eleven Committed to Nibraska Halfback-Don Coleman, Gordon 5-9 175 Halfback Randy Landwehr, Nebraska City 190 Halfback-AI Hunt, Oshkosh 5-io 195 Quarterback-Steve Michaelson, Ralston 6-0 200 End-Jett Finn, Grand Island 205 Tackle-Bob O'Rourke, North Platte 220 Undecided Halfback Jim Kotera, Omaha Gross 6-0 180 Halfback-Craig Johnson, Omaha Westside 6-1 175 Halfback-Randy Brooks, Creighton Prep 5-10 170 Oef.

Sherry, Creighton Prep 6-2 190 Def. Tackle-Dan Hurley, Omaha Roncalli s. 6-2 230 mm Lead Slips Away From NU Aeain Delegates Planning Convention Strategy nffy tor Bob Devaney declares. "We want to work within the structure of the NCAA if we possibly can," he adds. "But, our situation size of stadium, fan following, and amount of budget because of our dollar income from football is not compatible with that of the majority which will pass the rules.

We need to have an alternative option open to us if the rules become unliveable." The rules proposed are many and varied. A full agenda of 175 amendments will be considered here this week. They are headed by issues surrounding membership classification and financial aid to athletes. Although one classification proposal would create a special division for the big football schools as was defeated in the convention a year ago a different approach will be tried this time. The problem with last year's amendment came when requests for admittance to the new division swelled to the same number as are already in the large division.

The newly proposed plan would require a member institution to meet minimum performance standards in travel squad size, number of financial aid awards and number of contests scheduled with other large schools. It would also require the school to field at least eight teams in recognized sports including both football and basketball. This, supporters of the plan hope, will reduce the number of teams to a size acceptable to tbe Nebraskas, Notre Dames, Oklahomas. USCs, etc. Following the classification issue will be the largest block of amendments 37 financial aid proposals.

Most of them deal, all or in part, or granting a scholarship based on the financial "need" shown by the athlete's parents income. The battle lines are drawn. Tbe first V0, STAFF PHOTO SY FRANK has his eyes on Kansas State during the Wildcats' 57-52 win By Mark Gordon Staff Sports Writer No player has the answer. Not even NU head coach Joe Cipriano has the answer. But the fact remains holding leads in the final minutes of basketball games have been Nebraska's downfall this year.

It happened again Saturday night at the NU Sports Center as Nebraska lost an eight-point cushion midway through the final half en route to a 57-52 loss to Kansas State. "We just talked about it today before the game," sadly said NU guard Brian Banks. "I don't know what happens. We just lose the pressure Maybe we're trying too hard. it is.

I just hope we find out real soon," he said. Perhaps one reason for the turaround was Banks' early departure with 5:11 remaining. He tried for a steal from KSU's Mike Evans with NU trailing, 45-44. The official ruled he had fouled Evans. "It wasn't a good one (call).

I hit it (basketball) real clean," Banks explained. "It sounded real solid. I guess that's why he called it." Nevertheless, Banks' absence really hurt the Huskers. They just aren't the same team without the 6-1 sophomore. "It's not psychological when you lose your ball-handling guard," snapped Cipriano.

"We lost the tempo again. When Banks went out it hurt us especially when we were struggling." "When we lost Banks, it's like trying to Cipnano said neglecting to finish the sentence. Noticing a Kansas State radio announcer, Cipriano said: "if we can't beat you when you shoot 38 per cent, we're we'll never beat you." These shooting figures should indicate the influence of NU's tight defense: Larry Dassie (0-12), Evans (6-16), highly-regarded freshman Curtis Red- Offensive Rookie of the Year Sammy White and Ahmad Rashad. acquired before the season from the expansion Seattle Seahawks. White caught 51 passes for 906 yards, and Rashad grabbed 53 for 671.

Tight end Stu Voigt, a major third-down target, had 28 catches for 303 yards. Stabler has two all-pros to aim for in tight end Dave Casper, who led the team with 53 catches for 691 yards, and wide receiver Cliff Branch, who bad 46 for The other wide man, Fred Bilet-nikoff. had 43 receptions for 551 vards. Mark van Eeghan is the chief Raiders ball carrier with 1.012 yards rushing. Clarence Davis gained "516 and Pete Banaszak 370.

The three backs also caught 59 passes among them for 538 yards. Past Super Bowls have been low-scoring affairs, but this one could be different. At least, that's bow Minnesota Coach Bud Grant sees it it won be a 14-10 game." said Grant "With tbe high quality of players you have at quarterback and the skill positions, you'll see scores." Defensively, tbe Raiders employ a somewhat unorthodox three-man front with fear linebackers. Super Bowl Rosters For Super Bowl By Virgil Parker Sports Editor Miami, Fla. Over 1,000 delegates to the 71st NCAA Convention began arriving here Friday for three days of sessions which open Monday morning.

While various task force committees have been meeting to plan strategy for the presentation of their pet proposals, most of the "action" is taking place in the lobby of the Fontainebleau headquarters hotel. Small clusters of officials from universities and colleges have been holding caucus meetings to unite their forces for the floor battles which are expected. The NCAA, because of a one vote for each schoorrule, clearly divides itself into two groups. On one side are the "haves" the so-called bigtime schools who want an allout, fullscale athletic program for their alumni and followers. On the other are the "have nots," who want to deemphasize athletics through a reduction in scholarships, size of coaching staffs and other limitations for money-saving reasons.

The top 80 football schools in the country met recently in Dallas to form the College Football Association. They come to this convention with the threat that if the rules become too restrictive, they might pull out of the NCAA. With them, presumably, would go the lucrative TV contracts which are the life blood of the NCAA's financial support. Not too many here think that will happen. But, the larger conferences in the country hope such a "club" will act to neutralize any drastic change.

"We are entering these meetings with an open mind," Nebraska athletic direc- 4 NU Grid Games Will Cost More By Jack Kennedy Replacement of the artificial turf at Memorial Stadium will be financed by a $1 per ticket surcharge on four University of Nebraska-Lincoln nonconference football games during 1977-78. NU regents voted to authorize the charge Saturday. Regent Robert Prokop, Wilber, abstained on the move, which had been deferred since October. UNL officials said it was decided at an early morning closed meeting of a committee of the board that the surcharge would apply to faculty, students and public alike. Prokop disagreed with revenue estimates by Miles Tommeraasen, UNL vice chancellor for business and finance, but said be agreed with the need for the surcharge.

Prokop estimated need at $176,000. but said the university would raise 9314.000. Perhaps the surcharge should be less, he toW the board. Regent Ed Scbwartzkopf, Lincoln, said the new turf is needed. The regents' action covers only Washington State, Alabama.

Baylor and Indiana games next season. Tickets are now priced at $8.25 per game, with faculty, staff and student discounts permitted. The price is based upon the Big 8 Conference price of 17.25 plus $1 which UNL retains under a special conference ruling for fall, 1976. "What (conference) action may be taken for future years is unknown at this point." Tommeraasen said. University officials said in October that intercollegiate athletics at UNL has lost monev since 1973.

when it bad a 1521.841 deficit The 1971 deficit was said to be about 8330.271 Concessions made about tm.m this past year. Comtxrang all accounts that athletic director Bob Devauey is responsible for, tbe unhwiity estimates a projected loss of about fMM. according to a report to regents in October. Chancellor Roy Young said turf replacement is the major purpose of tbe increase, tat revenue may help other facets of the program. Tommeraasen estimated cost of tbe turf at about while the surcharge raises HHOO Prokop suggest that UNL look later at the entire athletic budget including bonuses paid to coaches.

Tommeraasen sd tbe bonus pUn had been effect since the iHH. but he did not know if there was ormal approval by the regents. He promised to search university files to dully tbe boms issue. NewspaperHHCHIVE-. January 9, 1977 ding (6-11) and guard Tyrone Ladson (1-4) It totaled 21 of 54 field goal shooting for 38.8 per cent.

The Huskers, meanwhile, shot a respectable 45.2 per cent from the field on 24 of 53 But personal fouls (22 for NU and 12 for KSU) produced a 15-20 charity line effort for KSU and a mere four of seven for the Huskers. KSU received the bonus free throw situation with 7 38 to play there's another reason for the KSU surge at the Darryl Winston, a 6-5 senior forward, played well, hitting six of eight field goals and free throws. He tallied KSU's final eight points, including six free throws. Still when Skeeker Jackson hit a short basket, the Huskers were within 49-48 with 1:59 left. But four personal fouls, and some costly turnovers spelled disaster in the Big Eight Conference opener for both teams.

NU Senior guard Allen Holder had a possible explanation for the late-game slumps. "Maybe we get too careful and cautious trying to preserve our leads. Really we should be trying to increase our lead. We repeat the same mistakes in the last four or five minutes of each game. "This really hurts.

If we could just come down and do the same things we did to get the lead," he said. "It's pretty rough losing in front of that many fans (a record 10.560). The crowd got me going. The fans really backed us. We wanted to win as badly as they did." KSU coach Jack Hartman was more than happy winning the league opener on the road "I know you get tired of hearing this but they're all big wins," he said.

"A road win is always kind of like a bonus. We knew we'd have a tremendous challenge playing Nebraska. "We never felt out of trouble as long as there's a chance for the other team. But we were playing with good confidence (at the end). We wanted to close (the game) with pressure and that's what we did." Hartman praised the Huskers, especially for limiting Dassie and Evans.

"Nebraska's got a good team that's weii-organized. They set the tempo and make you play by it," he said. "You're always apprehensive when Mike (Evans) and Dassie aren't getting the ball down the bole. But Dassie came up with a big steal at the end and had 10 boards. Mike played well overall." Nebraska.

8-7 overall, hosts Colorado Wednesday at 7:35 p.m. in tbe NU Sports Center. Kansas State. 9-4. hosts Iowa State Wednesday at Abeam FiekJnouse.

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The Raiders, champions of the American Football Conference, remained four-point favorites over the NFC champion Vikings. Both teams were trying to shake a loser's rap that dogs them despite the fact that they have the two best records in professional football this decade. Minnesota was in the big game for the fourth time and still was searching for its first Super Bowl victory. The Vikings lost 23-7 to Kansas City in 1970. 24-7 to Miami in 1974 and 164 to Pittsburgh in 1975.

The Raiders, winners of nine division championships in tbe last 10 years, had made a habit of being kayoed in the playoffs until this season. Oakland made it to tbe Super Bowl only once before in all those years, losing the second game of tbe series 33-14 to Green Bay in 1967. With Tarkenton and Stabler at tbe controls, both teams present a formidable volley of shots will be fired 1 Sunshine PASADENA, Calif. (AP) Oakland's Ken Stabler and Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings, two of the National Football League's finest quarterbacks, go after the NFL championship that has proven so elusive for their teams in Sunday's Super Bowl XI. After three days of rain had caused the weather turned fair Saturday and clear skies were forecast for the game to be played at the historic Rose Bowl.

A capacity crowd of more than 104,000 fans will set an attendance record for tbe game which starts its second decade as The bad weather had had the NFL worried, and the league was prepared to dry the field artificially. "We have two helicopters on standby," said Commissioner Pete Rozelle. "The field is covered but there has been some flooding from the tunnels. It probably will be alittle soft, but very playable if it stops raining." As if on signal from RoreUe.it stopped raining. Sunny skies and comfortable temperatures in the upper 50s and low Tarkenton owns every major NFL passing record and enjoyed another big year for the Vikings, throwing for 2.961 yards and completing a conference-high 61.9 per cent of his attempts.

His 265 completions led the league. Stabler was the NFL's top-ranked passer based on a complicated formula used by the league to measure quarterback efficiency. He led the league with 27 touchdown passes, and he topped Tarkenton in completion percentage with a sparkling 66.7. Beth quarterbacks have impressive tools at their disposal. Chuck Foreman of the Vikings is considered the most versatile running back in football today.

He rushed for 1.155 yards, fourth best in the NFC. and caught 55 passes for 567 more, finishing second among conference pass Joining him in the backfield are Brent McClanahan and Robert Miller, who share the other running back slot. Between them, tbe two rushed for 668 yards and caught 63 passes for 433 yards. At wide receiver, the Vikings use NFL passing game that spurs their offenses. I "FW1" I mJ ifij- 3 11 A i Ipnaiifti FbbHb tanmni i Wifle World erf spom racing, fifvr tfcptinf lorn.

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