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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1980
Page
19
Iowa fans and coach Lute Olson credit team grit after key injuries to Ronnie Lester and Mark Gannon. A strong finish could push Iowa into the NCAA or NIT field with about 20 wins if they win 10 of 14 Big Ten games.
Iowa wrestlers Mark Johnson and Randy Lewis express no fear about potential travel to the Soviet Union for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Both say they would compete if selected, noting political risks should not deter athletes. Johnson recalls a hospitable Soviet visit, while Lewis stresses the importance of including all countries. Galimore and Eden show more caution about safety and security.
Rams coach Ray Malavasi fumed at media and fan chatter claiming Los Angeles is weak ahead of Super Bowl XIV. Star Cullen Bryant and receiver Billy Waddy defended the team as Las Vegas listed LA as 11 point underdogs while Steelers coach Chuck Noll praised Pittsburgh's balance.
The Big Ten season opened with tight finishes as 10 conference games ended within four points. Iowa and Indiana, both 2-2, battle while Ohio State aims to stay undefeated in league play at Minnesota. Purdue hosts Northwestern with Joe Barry Carroll leading scorers, and Minnesota’s Kevin McHale clashes with Ohio State’s Herb Williams.
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