Sheriff bemoans UNI opening at Drake Saturday
Northern Iowas Stan Sheriff begins his 23rd season with a tough opener against intrastate rival Drake at Drake Stadium. He doubts his untested sophomore quarterback Larry Miller can handle the pressure, while Drake debates a two quarterback start behind Yagelski and Ostrowski. Drake aims to repeat last years MVC title run after a 10-1 season and seeks improved kicking.
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Wrestling world set for big meeting in Colorado Springs
Steve Combs of the United States Wrestling Federation speaks ahead of a September 11 Colorado Springs meeting where USWF seeks Group A status and eventual international recognition. He cites 80,000 USWF members, 11,000 officials, and 1,200 clubs versus the AAU, asserting broader support from NCAA NJCAA high school NAIA and other bodies.
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Des Moines Plans Bonds to Save Iowa Cubs at Lee Taylor Stadium
Des Moines considered up to 300000 in general obligation bonds to renovate Lee Taylor Stadium to keep the Iowa Cubs from relocating. The city would also loan 100000 of the 210000 estimated for new clubhouses with five year repayment, while ownership of the ballpark stays with the city.
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Quad Cities Open Loses About $20 000 on Tour
The Quad Cities Open golf tournament in Moline Illinois reports a 1982 loss of about $20 000. Directors cite weak sponsor ticket package sales amid a sluggish economy and a five hour rain delay in the final round that wiped out Sunday parking revenue and hurt ticket and concessions sales.
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Sooner optimism grows after rough 1981 season
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says the 1982 Sooners show more promise than 1981 as a tougher defense returns and a young offensive line is replaced. He notes backfield strength with Stanley Wilson, Chet Winters, and freshmen Marcus Dupree and Spencer Tillman, while confirming continued wishbone use and a lean passing game.
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Rimington earns Outland Trophy amid off field politics
Nebraska center Dave Rimington, a 3.15 student with a 6'3" 290 lb profile, is voted the nation's top interior lineman in 1981. An informal Big Eight coaches poll and praise from Chuck Fairbanks helped propel him, while SID Don Bryant stresses low key promotion and integrity in building Rimington's All-America case.
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Hawkeyes Wrap Up Final Scrimmage Before Nebraska Opener
Iowa coach Hayden Fry called the final intrasquad scrimmage pretty good as the Hawkeyes finished full contact drills ahead of the Sept. 11 opener at Nebraska. Fry declined to comment on individual performances and noted he would not reveal scouting details. Bill Broghammer, a Decorah junior walk-on, was awarded a scholarship.
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ISU Plays Tough Practice Ahead of Sept. 11 Season Opener
Iowa State worked against Tennessee formations in a two hour workout praised as good by coach Donnie Duncan. The Cyclones also refined punting and goal line plays as they prepare for the season opener at Knoxville on September 11.
Five Huskers miss practice ahead of season opener
Lincoln Neb AP coach Tom Osborne led a two hour Nebraska practice with five players sidelined by injuries Nate Mason Ricky Simmons Mark Schellen Tom Vergith and Tom Morrow. Osborne will decide early next week on redshirting freshmen before the Ellsworth Junior College opener and notes NCAA rules may help rosters stay stocked.
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