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Clemson Pondering Appeal Of Ruling By HERMAN HELMS Executive Sports Editor Clemson University is in the process of determining whether to appeal a ruling by the NCAA which reportedly would place the Tigers on two-year probation for recruting violations in basketball. Clemson announced last Wednesday that it had received a letter from the NCAA presumably stating a ruling by the NCAA's infractions committee on the case. However, at that time Clemson president Robert C. Edwards said that the University would make no statement pending a study of the contents of the letter. The Greenville Piedmont, in its Tuesday afternoon editions, said that the NCAA had found Clemson guilty of illegal basketball recruiting practices and that the school had been placed on two-year probation.

The Piedmont said it learned of the NCAA action from "informed sources." One of the sources apparently is former Clemson basketball player Jo Jo Bethea. Bethea, who has completed his eligibility with the basketball program, was apparently involved in the investigation according to the Piedmont. The Piedmont said Bethea, who went out for the Clemson football team this season but recently left to join the rookie camp of the American Basketball Assocation's Virginia Squires, said he left Clemson because football coach Red Parker told him the NCAA "had something against me." The NCAA has been investigating the Clemson athletic program for over a year. It is believed that any penalty against the school will apply only to the basketball program. UPI Telephoto Momentary Setback Pirates' Duffy Dyer Is Forced At Second By Phillies' Larry Bowa, But Phils Didn't Make Enough Such Plays In A 3-1 Loss.

Gamecocks, Navy Share 20th In UPI Grid Poll The University of South Carolina football team, upset winner over Georgia Tech and Duke in its first two outings under new coach Jim Carlen, pulled another surprise Tuesday by edging into United Press International's rating of the nation's top 20 squads. The Gamecocks polled one vote from UPI's Board of Coaches to tie Navy for the 20th spot. South Carolina was not listed, however, among From Wire Reports As expected, powerful homa dominated the balloting to remain top-ranked in both polls as the two rating tems agreed on the first six selections. Ohio State, Southern Cali- fornia, Nebraska, Missouri and Texas trailed the Sooners in each poll. Although their positions differed slightly, the next four spots in each listing were occupied by Notre Dame, Texas Michigan SPORTS Associated Press' nationwide poll of sports writers and Wednesday, September 24, 1975 1-C broadcasters.

Tigers Looking Ahead To Tech CLEMSON Red Parker told his weekly press conference Tuesday that he had an indication of things to come Saturday night from a pretty reliable source. "Coach Bryant came up to me as I was coming out of the shute going onto the field and he was grinning from ear to ear," said Parker of the legendary Alabama head coach. told me two things," Parker said. is just like old Fordyce week' (Fordyce, was the home of Bryant and the first coaching position of Parker) and then he said, 'I wish for your sake that you had been playing us when we played Missouri instead of tonight because tonight we'll be the best football team that I have ever put on a After that kind of introduction to Bryant-Denny Stadium, Parker's Tigers absorbed a 56-0 beating at the hands of the Crimson Tide and now must get ready for the upcoming week as Clemson travels to Grant Field to take on Georgia Tech. "Georgia Tech with their wishbone offense is averaging 351 yards rushing NFL Talks Stop; Vote Scheduled led and of course that is a major concern," Parker said.

"Because when you are running the ball that well and that much you are keeping the ball away from your opponent as well. "And after thinking about their running attack so much, you might be lulled into saying that they are not a passing team and this is just not the case," continued Parker. "For in each of their first two games they have completed a pass for a touchdown. They lull you to sleep with nine running plays in a row and draw you in and then throw the ball for 35 yards." Parker said he would not change his attack, but "this type of offense causes you to be more cautious when you have the ball and try real hard to get something because you might not get it again for a while. "There is no doubt about it, they have a good football team," Parker said.

"I thought that they looked real good in the second half against South Carolina and moved the ball at will against Mi(See GROUND, 2-C, Col. 2) CHICAGO (AP) The rank and file of the National Football League players' union will vote, probably Thursday, on the latest labor contract offer by the 26 league owners. But they will do so without an official recommendation of the union leadership, which reportedly voted unanimously to reject the proposal. The union said a simple majority of those players voting is needed to approve the contract. No exact figure of the union's membership was immediately available but a union spokesman said it was about 950.

Negotiations broke off Tuesday afternoon after two days of talks failed to resolve widespread differences over non economic issues such as the controversial Rozelle Rule. The NFL Management Council, bargaining agent for the owners, made its latest offer to the union here Monday as the result of an agreement reached last week which ended a brief players' strike by five clubs. Management estimates its offer, which includes increases in minimum salaries and considerable increases in pension and insurance benefits, would cost the clubs $30 million (See MONEY, IC, Cel. 3) Joseph B. McDevitt, aide to Edwards, told The versity would not comment Thief! UPI Telephoto Jose Cardinal Steals Third For His 33rd Theft Of The Year Tuesday, The Most Of fy Any Cub Since 1903.

The Mets Won, 8-6. legal counsel and an Tuesday that the Unithe case "until it has finalized." "It is public knowledge that have received a communique from the NCAA." stated McDevitt, "but the investigain the case is not comand we are not going to comment further. "The only thing I can say sure is that we have not reached a decision on whether appeal." and UCLA. Alabama, upset loser to Missouri in its opener, rebounded to claim 11th in both polls on the strength of a 56-0 thrashing of Clemson, and Penn State was rated 12th by both AP and UPI. Arizona State was rated 13th by AP and tied with West Virginia for 14th in the UPI poll, which ranked Oklahoma State 13th.

West Virginia was alone in 14th in AP's voting, which rated Oklahoma State 17th. The only other squad which both polls agreed on was Arizone, which was 15th accordAP and tied with Colorado for 17th in UPI's rundown. Sixteenth went to Tennessee in the AP poll and to San Diego State in UPI's balloting. AP Poll Here are Twenty teams In Associated Press with first Oklahoma 1,174 Ohie State (3) (240) California (1) Nebraska Missouri Netre Deme Texas Michigan (1-4-1) UCLA (2-4-0) Alabama (1-1-0) 12. Penn State (2-1-4) Arizona State (2-4-0) West Virginia (2-4-0) Arizona (1-44) Tennessee (1-1-4) Oklahema State (2-4-0) Stanford (0-1-1) 19.

Florida (1-1-0) 20. Maryland (2-1-0) UPI Poll NEW YORK (UPI) The United Press International beard coaches top college football teams with -lest records and first place votes in par- Team Points 1. Oklahoma (2-0) (35) Ohio State (2-0) (6) Missouri (2-0) Southern California (2-0) (1) Nebraska a (2-0) Texas (2-0) Texas (2-0) Netre Dame (2-0) UCLA (2-0) 10. Michigan (1-0-1) 11. Alabama (1-1) 12.

Penn State (2-1) 13. Oklahema State (2-0) (Tie) Arizona State (2-0) (Tie) West Virginia (2-0) San Diego State (3-0) (Tie) Colorado (1-1) 1. (Tie) Auburn Arizona (01-1) (1-0) 20. (Tie) Navy (2-0) (Tie) South Carolina (2-0) Taking Notes Jim Carlen Watches From Stands As His USC Football Team Prepares To Play Georgia Saturday. In all cases where the NCAA infractions commmithands down a ruling against a school, the school is granted a 15-day period in which to decide if it wishes to appeal.

Clemson is now involved in that period of deliberation. The appeal time is based on when Clemson received the ruling. In the event Clemson appeals, the case will go to the NCAA Council at its scheduled meeting Oct. 8. A final decision in the case will be rendered at that time.

It is believed that one point the infraction committee's ruling is still being contested Clemson and this is causing the delay in a final judgment the case. Clemson may be furnishing additional information to the infractions committee to clarithe contested point of the ruling. Rodgers: Tigers' Past Un Unimportant Pepper Rodgers By BOB COLE "After Assistant Sports Editor wound up Parker wound "Nothing is based on one game in in the Atlantic anybody's life." "With that If it's any consolation to Red Parker, about getting that is Georgia Tech coach Pepper Our challenge Rodgers' assessment of Clemson's 56-0 bounce back thrashing at the hands of Alabama last year." Saturday. Translated, it means that the Rodgers, Tech mentor doesn't foresee Clemson al philosophy giving up football because of what hap- ponents are pened in Tuscaloosa. much sense "They're (Clemson) in the same situ- to views ation this year they were in last season," the Tigers in Rodgers pointed out Tuesday by phone.

game on the "They had lost to Texas and then to N.C. State. Then we went up there "The past and they beat us. Rodgers. "I Swansea's Streeter Praises Line Play There's an old saying that goes "Behind every great man is a great woman," and to adapt that proverb to it translates to "Behind every great back there are some great offensive linemen." Swansea's David Streeter has enjoyed two nights that most backs just dream about.

The Tiger star rushed for 200 yards in the opening win over WagenerSalley and then had 185 yards against Blackville last week. "Coach Cooper (Rudy) has done a tremendous job with the offensive line," Streeter was quick to point out. "Some of those guys don't have great athletic ability, but they have turned out to be very good. Riley and Gregory Williams are exceptional tackles." Streeter continued. "Two of the three touchdowns that I scored against Blackville were just a matter of getting to the goal.

"I could have walked and on the other I only had to break one tackle," he that they beat Georgia and winning seven games and Red 1 up as coach of the year Coast Conference. in mind, I'm not worried our team ready to play. against Clemson is from our loss to them last espousing an unconventionwhere his team and the opconcerned doesn't make to a lot of people but it does his Saturday clash with Atlanta just like any other Yellow Jackets' schedule. is just that to me," stated don't concern myself with what happened last week even yesterday. The only thing that concerns me is what will we do today in practice and tomorrow.

"I only live from day day. If I can do a better of 1 coaching each day, we will be a better football team the season progresses. If don't do a better job each day, and our players don't grow individuals, then we won't be good team. "Last week (in a 38-23 tory over Miami, Fla.) definitely looked different from our opening game 23-17 setback to South Carolina). But I think everybody different from one week to We next.

"We fumbled the ball more against Miami than we against South Carolina, but did some growing as individuals. which is an important pect of football to me. We some things better. That shows progress so, naturally. I'm happy." Rodgers.

in his second son as coach at his alma ter. doesn't buy the "Clemson is dead" theory. And the reason is Parker. He's a fine coach and I think his teams always improve from week to week because they do the same things each said Rodgers of (See RODGERS, 2-C, Col. 1) to or to job as 1 as a By BILL MITCHELL State Sports Writer said.

"'The double team blocks are great. We're averaging seven yards a play off tackle. "That's just great blocking. I don't care who or how good your backs are," Streeter said. Streeter played at Lower Richland and Lexington before moving to Swansea and is currently in his fourth season of football.

"After you get confidence in the offensive line. you can hit holes knowing that one is going to be there." Streeter said. "I played behind some outstanding lines at Lower Richland, but this one is as good as any. offense is really a five-yard offense. but the blocking has been so good that we're broken some long runs." Streeter continued.

"Our other backs are also excellent blockers." PREP ONE- A large part in the success of Columbia's opening wins has been the play of linebacker Ben Johnson who has been involved in 33 tac- (See JOHNSON, 3-C, Col. 1) vicwe (a is the did we asdid seama-.