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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1979

Page

14

Podolak and OJ Simpson yards through three NFL seasons

Podolak gained 2 072 scrimmage yards in his first three NFL seasons while O J Simpson totaled 1 927 in his first three years both entering the league in 1969. Iowa coach Hayden Fry doubts in state recruiting will sway after Iowa State game. Nebraska roster includes six Iowa players amid snub.

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Iowa notables and college football, basketball chatter

The article notes players who did not participate including Henry Waechter Jamie Williams and Dave Zobel. It recalls Nebraska defensive standouts Roger Craig and Scott Raridon both on JV. Iowa QB Pete Gales shows improvements while teams eye Ann Meyers in pro basketball chatter. Bulls face Spurs in a pre season with Dave Greenwood watched for progress.

Bruce Mason Iowa Comets Ann Meyers Bruce Houston Angels Ann UCLA Indiana Pacers NBA

ISU Iowa SIDs juggle media needs before big gridiron clash

Iowa State and Iowa sports information directors George Wine and Tom Starr handled a busy week coordinating credentials and media access ahead of the Iowa State at Iowa game at Kinnick Stadium. They described heavy workloads, travel, and scheduling obligations, plus the rhythm of race against game time.

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Dowling Star Suess To Lead Hawkeyes In Iowa State Clash

Dowling standout Phil Suess, sidelined by a kidney injury, may start at quarterback for Iowa as Iowa meets Iowa State in Kinnick Stadium. DiMarco, a former Hawkeye star, explains Suess’s development from receiver to quarterback and notes the rivalry’s anticipated intensity.

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Dowling shifts offense to fit Quinn after Suess era ends

The piece notes Dowling's football team adapting to Quinn's 6-1, mobile style after Suess graduates. Seniors on the squad included Jim Swift and Mike Schwartz, with juniors such as Brian Neal and Jack Seabrooke aiming for college programs. DiMarco sums Quinn as smooth and fast, while DiMarco backs the Hawks for Saturday. Western State U Colorado is cited for two 1978 first team All-Americans in NAIA Division I.

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ISU Favored by Six Over Iowa in Reno Odds

Iowa State is listed as a six point favorite to beat Iowa in Saturday's game per Harrah's Reno and Sports Book odds. Other lineholds include Notre Dame 34 over Michigan State and Texas Missouri even.

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ISU and Iowa Face Off In Pre-Game Strutting Contest

Rich Miller notes Iowa punter Reggie Roby averages 37.4 on seven punts while ISU rivals. Iowa ninth in Big Ten total defense. ISU third in Big Eight, yet beat Bowling Green 38-10 and allowed late Texas rally. Mosley praised by Iowa. Fry cites Bruce Earle’s recruiting.

Rich Miller Iowa Reggie Roby Roby ISU Keevin Ligons Texas Bowling Green Iowa State Wendell Mosley Fry Bruce Earle Herky

Iowa State Football Capacity Set At Kinnick Stadium

Iowa State fans fill Kinnick Stadium at 1:05 p.m. Saturday as radio stations KGRN WO KSTT WHO KHAK WMT KXIC KCJJ KGLO KOKX KWPC KMA broadcast to a crowd of 60 000 expected. The series record shows Iowa leading 17 to 9.

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