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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1979
Page
20
The piece traces Iowa State University’s shift from agriculture dominance to football ambition under coach Donnie Duncan. It notes Williams Field replaced by a new stadium amid an athletic complex including Hilton Coliseum, and compares Duncan’s early challenges to past ISU first-year coaches.
The Big Ten opens its 84th season with four contenders Michigan Michigan State Purdue and Ohio State amid coaching changes at Minnesota Iowa and Ohio State. Purdue fielding Mark Herrmann and freshmen star Jimmy Smith seeks strong defense and records while Michigan State relies on Bert Vaughn returning from injury.
Texas Tech aims to rebound after last year’s scare in Los Angeles when they led 9-0 before falling 17-9 to USC. This year the Red Raiders host the Trojans with 55,000 fans expected in Jones Stadium as Charles White and James Hadnot battle in a high stakes showdown.
Coach Robinson predicts surprising college football teams may break into the top 15 by season's end. He warns the year’s finale will be a tough test, with a very close game ahead and a severe challenge for his squad.
Iowa State coach Donnie Duncan announced three roster moves as the Cyclones taper drills for the September 15 game. Ron Bockaus moved to number one center after a strong scrimmage. Larry McCaulley stepped to first unit at right tackle due to Karl Nelsons back injury. John Neis shifted from reserve defensive guard to offense and will be tried at center.
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Ohio State will play Syracuse without Woody Hayes who stepped down after 26 seasons. Hayes, home preparing a fourth book and movie script, will be away Saturday and says he misses football but enjoys a new leisure pace and travels. He may pursue public office and continues speaking engagements and writing.
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