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12 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Saturday, Novembcr21, 1987 Browns the choice to win AFC Central No. 1 Bowl NFL preview three Intereeptione against the Jets last week. The Packers ewttcti QBa out of necessity, with rookie Don Majkowskl replacing Injured Randy Wright. The Chiefs nave been losing on mistakes; Oreen Bay Isn't likely to copitaMn. MLM (4-) at DaUaa (S-4) TV: ESPN, Radio: KQV (1410).

p.m. With Harachel Walker settled In as the teamed running back, the Cowboys are getting their 20tn-rankad ground game going. Steve Pelluer will stsrt In piece of Danny White at QB. The Dolphins give up lots of yardage on the ground, ranking 22nd. They also gain a lot through the air, and the Cowboys are prone to giving up the big play.

Meeaare (S-4) at CINCINNATI (J-4) TV: WPXI-Channet 11. Radio: WTAE (1260), WHTX-FM (M.1), 1 p.m. Without Louie Upps and maybe Earnest Jackson and John Stallwonh, the Stealers will struggle against a Bengal defense ranked sixth In the league. The Bengals have had trouble scoring, too, and are uncertain of the statue of Injured RB James Brooks snd WR Crls Colenewortti mPUMAPOUt (1-4) at f4ew fjnthwf (4-4) The Cons are certain to suffer en emotional Mdown after their big wm In Miami, and the Patriots need this game to keep realistic playoff hopes alive. But the Pats have had trouble scoring points and running the bad.

Wow It appears they wM have to go wHh Tom Ramsey at OB. Lewie (S-B) as PMeVAOBLPMA (4-) The raptes want tn frrn sins hark frnm lest fiisirlsy's rinse Ines to the Giants. They would like to get their running game going, and may be aote to agajnet the league's 23rd-ranked run defenaa. QB Randal Cunningham could have anlce day aglnat the No. 26 pass defense.

Eagles wHi try to put pressure on QB Me Lomax wttti league sack wader Regale White. Atlanta (2-7) at MMMBSOTA (4) Both teems have good running attacks, the Fatoona lad by Gerald Ngg and the Vikings by Darrin Nelson and O.J. Doner, although Doctor may not play. But the Falcons' passing game la hopeless and they rank 27th In the league In total offense. They ateo rank dead last In defense.

Tommy Kramer should be able to last the whole game against them. Detroit (1-7) at CHICAGO (7-t) The league's worst rushing attack meets the No. 1 defense against the run. The league's 25th bast offense overall meets the fourth-beat defense. The angry Bear are coming off a lose.

It won't be pretty. AN FRANCISCO (7-2) at Tampa Bay (4-S) Tampa Bay la virtually Incapable of running, ranking 26th In the league, and the only way to best the 48ers Is to control the ba to keep ft away from Joa Montana and the league's No. 1 -ranked passing attack. Oreen Bay (S-B-1) at KANSAS CITY (1-4)) The Chiefs may go wtth Frank Sourer at OB the rest of the season to try to find an offense. Ha was 13 of 23 but threw defense is second in the league, however, with 18 interceptions.

They also like to blitz. "The Oilers have given me the most problems so far," said Kosar. He must have a good day for the Browns to win. The Oiler replacements beat the Browns during the strike in Cleveland, and the regulars have since taken games in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh for a 3-0 division record. The Browns' division record is 2-1.

Thus a loss tomorrow would not only drop them a game behind tbe Oilers for the division lead, it also would put them two games behind in the first tiebreaker. So the Browns have a little more on tbe line than the Oilers. They also have slightly more experience in pressure games than the young Houston team. Houston hasn't played a meaningful division game at this stage of the season since 1980. Because they are more likely to be at their peak for a big game, Browns by 3.

Tomorrow's other games PmUcfdwkmanln CAPITAL LETTERS tan D0O at BEATTLI (-3) TV: WPXI-Channal 11,4 p.m. In spite of (hair Impressive offensive arsenal that features the league's second-4eading reoelv- ByGaryTuma rtf-Gaztte Sports Writer Tbe Cleveland Browns visit the Houston Oilers tomorrow at 1 p.m. with sole possession of first place In the AFC Central Division at stake. Both teams are 6-3. The game shapes up as a battle of the Oilers' wide-open passing offense against the Browns' defense.

The Oilers, with quarterback Warren Moon and a bevy of receivers in the nin-and-shoot offense, rank seventh in tbe league in total yardage. Tbe Browns' defense ranks No. 1 in least yardage allowed, No. 1 against the pass, and No. 1 in fewest points.

Tbe critical match-up is probably Oiler receivers Ernest Givins and Drew Hill vs. the Browns' outstanding cornerbacks, Prank Minnifield and Hanford Dixon. Tbe Browns have had trouble running the ball this year, and the Houston defense has been tough in that department, ranking seventh. But the Oilers are just 15th against the pass, and the Browns' Bernie Kosar leads the league's No. 4 passing attack.

The Oilers' ar In yardage(603), Steve Largent, and the league's sixth-beat running back. Curt Warner (S3S yards), the Seahawks are prone to Inconsistency and could have trouble against a sound Chargers defense. The Chargers may have to use Mark Herrmann at quarterback Instead of Injured Den Fouts, however, and some of I heir other top offensive peifuinieis have bumps and bruises. That ooukt be too big a handicap to overcome In the noisy Kingdoms. Mew York (Hula (S-4) at NCW OfU-IANS (-) TV: KDKA-Channel 2, 4 p.m.

Both teams have good defenses. The Saints also have the second-best running game In the league, led by Rueben Mayas. QB Phil Slmms may be back for the Giants, but LB Lawrence Taylor may be out. Denver (S-3-1) at LOB ANOILCS NAtOKRS (S-B) Radio: KQV 14 10) 4 p.m. Denver Is on the road after a tough Monday night game.

The Raiders are out of the playoff chase, but a win In this big rivalry wIM be their one chance to salvage acme serf-respect. John Ehvsy vs. Marc Wason Is a OB mismatch, but If the Raiders can run Marcus AHsn agalnat a Bronco defenaa that la nothing apodal, they won't have to rely on Wilson's passing. BUFFALO (4-S) at New York Jete (S-4) The Bills have had defensive problems, but those are Improving qulckfy with young stars such as Shane Conlan, Cornelius Bennett, and Bruce Smith. This will probably evolve Into a shootout between Class of 'S3 QBs Jim Kelly and Ken 0'Brten.

O'Brien has the best completion percentage In the league (66.8) but Kelly may be more the clutch performer. Monday's game I (2-7) at WASHINGTON (7-2) I Awns In VTAE-Chai WTAE-Chermel TV: 4, Radio: KQV (1410), p.m. The Rama snowed they still have a pulse, beating the Cardinals last week. The Redskins are struggling on offence and trying to decide between Doug Williams snd Jay Schroader as quarterback. They still hsve the second beet avai age (4.4) In the league In yards par rush, though.

At home agalnat a Rams defense ranked 24th, they should find way to move the ball. Laat wssfc's reoord: B-S. Season record: 52 -31-1 Lockbaum now waits to hear from pros Statistics say Steelers worse than they look BOSTON (AP) The fabulous college career is ended. The records are in the books. Gordie Lockbaum of Holy Cross, though, still is thinking football.

First, there's the coming Heisman Trophy balloting. Then there's the possibility of playing in the pros. Lockbaum, a throwback to the old days as a two-way player, finished fifth in the Heisman voting last year. It was a major surprise. The trophy is just about reserved for the big boys, Division I-A players, not Division I-AA heroes.

The senior from Glassboro, N.J., has received whopping attention Now, he isn't sure whether the pros will consider him for offense or defense. "I'd love to play pro bailout we'll have to wait and see," he said start looking around and seek some input about whether I'll be projected on offense or defense. Right now I'm not sure where I fit, but I'll start asking." Like his teammates, Lockbaum is disappointed that Holy Cross, top-ranked nationally in Division 1-AA, cannot participate in the playoffs. School officials began de-emphasizing football a couple of years ago, joining the Colonial League, which bars postseason play. The Crusaders also were disappointed when the school also cancelled the traditional windup with Division I-A rival Boston College.

"Since I've been here, we've looked forward to playing BC at the end of the season' Lockbaum said earlier this week. "It's always been the way we've ended up. There.was always a lot of hype before the game and a lot of lost tempers and emotion during the game. Now it's not here." Noting that Villanova was the Crusaders' season finale, Lockbaum called it "our bowl game." "We knew before the season we'd play only 11 games and we'd have to prove ourselves over those 11 games," he said. "And that's what we've from tbe national media this season, but he didn't think he was in the Heisman running until the Crusaders showed a national television audience its 39-6 victory over Villanova Thursday.

So, after a brilliant performance in the only primetime television appearance of his intercollegiate career, Lockbaum reassessed the odds. "I think it helped my Heisman chances," he said. "Before the game I didn't think things could change, but maybe they can." Lockbaum piled up 259 all-purpose yards and scored three touchdowns, leading Holy Cross (11-0) to its first unbeaten-untied season since 1918. He caught 15 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns, carried seven times for IS yards and one score, and had 45 return yards. While scoring 22 touchdowns for 132 points this season, he set a flock of Holy Cross records, including: Most career touchdowns rushing, 27.

Most career touchdowns receiving, 16. Most career receptions, 135. Most career receiving yards, 2,012. With Holy Cross averaging better than 46 points a game while holding opponents to 10, Lockbaum wasn't needed as much on defense this year. Flames at a glance running back James Brooks, who sprained an ankle in the same game.

Tim McGee and Stanford Jennings will replace them, respectively. Also, both starting Bengals cornerbacks are hurting, Lewis Billups (back) and Louis Breeden (ankle). They could be replaced by Ray Horton and rookie Eric Thomas. Fullback Larry Kinnebrew is in coach Sam Wyche's doghouse and has been running behind Bill Johnson in practice. Kinnebrew told Wyche during practice on Wednesday that he had a cold and couldn't work out.

Wyche ordered him off the field. Kinnebrew returned on Thursday and found himself running behind Johnson. The Steelers will have other changes besides Pollard for Jackson. With Louis Lipps (hamstring) and John Stallworth (ankle) out, the starting wide receivers will be Charles Lockett and Calvin Sweeney, although Weegie Thompson and Joey Clinkscales will play often. If rookie comerback Delton Hall (toe) cannot start, rookie Rod Woodson will make bis first pro start.

Hall also injured his ankle in practice yesterday. "We have a lot of injuries from last week," Pollard said. "That seems like the time when guys pick it up a notch. Guys are hurt and other guys pick it up. That's when everybody goes a little bit extra.

I think that's what's going to happen Sunday." Tonight's gam: Penguins vs. Calgary Flames, 6:05 p.m, Olympic Saddledoma, Calgary, Alberta. Radio-TV: KOKA (1020 AM) and the Penguins Radio Network; KBL Cable-TV. About the game: The Penguins conclude a three-game western road trip agalnat the Ramos. Entering last night's game at Edmonton, the Penguin were 2-7-1 on the road this year.

About ttto Flamee: First-year coach Tarry Crisp, once the leading candidate for the Penguins' coaching Job, has the Flame In second place In the Smythe Division with 22 points. Rookie Joa Nleuwondyk and Brett Hull lead the team with 1 1 goals apiece. Nleuwondyk scored four times In a 0-1 romp over Quebec Thursday. Goalie Mike Vernon left that gam after being struck on the front of his helmet by a shot from Quebec' Alain Cote. FROM PAGE 11 to improve on where we are right now.

Right now I don't think we deserve to be in the playoffs." But Dunn and other players agree on one thing if they are to entertain any thoughts about the playoffs this year, they must win tomorrow. "This is probably one of the most important games we'll play," said Prank Pollard, who will replace the injured Earnest Jackson at fullback. "Let's put it this way," Dunn said. think it's way high on our list. It has to be.

It's a division game and we've already lost to Cleveland and Houston. We have to beat "Cincinnati." Said linebacker Robin Cole: "I wouldn't put it all on just one game because we have six games left. But far as we're concerned, yeah, this is a game we have to win. We don't even want to talk about not winning this game." Another loss and the Steelers will be two games behind the division leader. But if the Steelers are not in great shape, where does that leave Cincinnati? Tbe Bengals are the flip side of the Steelers.

They have wonderful stats and few victories. In the six union games, the Bengals rank second in the NFL on offense with 401 yards a tgaine and second on defense, allow-Sig 276.7 a game. Yet they are last in -be AFC Central with a 3-6 record. Both the Bengals and the Steelers enter tomorrow's game in poor phys--Ical shape. Cincinnati probably will be without wide receiver Cris Col- linsworth, who cracked a rib two games ago, and may be without success: It's academic FROM PAGE 11 Nose tackle Gary Dunn Steelers don 't deserve playoffs NOTES The Steelers waived guard Charlie Dickey Donnie Shell returned to pratice and will start at strong safety.

Hall tried to practice, but left with a sprained ankle Lipps said he is awaiting results from a physical he took Thursday to try to determine the extent of a lingering hamstring injury Steelers cornerback Dwayne Woodruff will be honored by his suburban Cincinnati high school today when he becomes one of 10 players inducted into the New Richmond High School Hall of Fame. Woodruff has set up a scholarship fund there that awards $2,000 annually to a senior athlete. Sis' -Tf a a- ir 1 Reg. Light 30-1 2 oz. Cans I ll.iwb.ill Hour ht'Kjulintj Budweiser.

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"Sure, is important to me. But I'd rather have all of our kids graduate go on to successful careers than a national championship and have two or three kids flunk out If happens, I'm a failure. "Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to sound like Joe Patemo II, -but academics have to come first here," he said. i Tbe Presidents have come in first in the competitive Presidents Athletic Conference three times since Luckhardt became coach in 1982. A former defensive coordinator at Le--bigh, Luckhardt quickly began combing western Pennsylvania's fertile football recruiting grounds for players who were an inch too 'short or a step too slow for Division "A lot of our players could go to less expensive institutions and com-: pete at a higher level of athletics, but sell them on the benefits of education," be said.

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