OCR Text |
Show Page HERALD, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, September 14-- THE 2, 1981 Irish Have Talent for Faust Debut - In most SOUTH BEND, Ind. ( UPI) cases, when a college football coach resigns he doesn't leave much in the way of leftover talent for his successor. But in Notre Dame's case outgoing Coach Dan Devine didn't exactly leave the cupboard bare for rookie mentor Gerry Faust. So loaded with talent are the Fighting Irish that many consider them legitimate challengers for the national title, despite the fact Faust will be in his first season on the collegiate level after 17 years at Cincinnati's Moeller High School. The question marks about Notre Dame this season seem to lie more with Faust than with his players, even though he accomplished a sparkling record on the high school level. on a lot of "I know that's a question " Notre Dame fans' minds Faust concedes. "All I can tell you is that we're it the best." going to go out and give Faust's cheerleading style and optimism can be traced to his returning talent as well as his personality. On offense, running back allAmerica candidate Phil Carter returns. Carter, slowed by an injury that forced him to miss four games still managed to gain 822 yards last season in 186 carries. The attack will be supplemented by the switch of Tony Hunter from wide receiver to wingback. "We just felt we could better use his outstanding athletic abilities by switching him to wingback," Faust ex plained. "We want Tony around the ball more and besides he's an excellent blocker." Carter applauded the move. "I carried it a lot last year, and I still think I can: but with Tony back there, no one is going to key on me " Carter says. "He's a great blocker." Hunter who hasn't played in the backfield since high school says he welcomes the challenge "I'm glad to get the ball. Last year, I was seeing a lot of double and triple coverage," said the junior. "I think I can still be a receiver this year coming out of the backfield and block, too." While the Irish rushing attack could the passing game still remains a question mark because of uncertainty on who will be the starting quarterback. be" awesome, Sophomore Blair Kiel, who started a majority of the games last year, remains the favorite in the signal-callin- g derby. He's worked very hard and is learning," Faust says. "But I have confidence in all of our quarterbacks." In addition to Kiel Faust can choose from veterans Tim Koegel Scott Grooms and freshman prospect Ken Karcher. Defensively, the Irish will look linebacker Bob toward Crable to help repeat last year's performance which saw Notre Dame put together a string of five straight games without giving up a touchdown. Working alongside Crable will be i. veterans Mark Zavagnin and Joe Rud-zinsk- The Achilles heel of the defense could be and possibly the entire team the defensive line. Scott Zettek and John Hankerd both graduated leaving Faust with the job of finding replace- ments. "We've got the speed I think to overcome some of our size problems there " Faust savs. canHarry Oliver an didate kicker, also returns. He kicked 18 of 23 field goals last year and his helped defeat Michigan. The Notre Dame schedule remains ' one of the toughest in the nation. "I didn't even know what it was when I signed my contract " Faust admitted. "Maybe some of the fans will be thinking differently about me after the fourth game." The Irish open at home against an improved LSU team Sept. 12, then visit a preseason pick for the Michigan national championship and smarting d defeat. from last year's Notre Dame visits Purdue the following week before playing five straight games at home. But included on that home stand will be Florida State and Southern California. last-secon- The Irish conclude with three road k games including seasonending dates at Penn State and Miami of Florida. 'it's my philosphy that you play the best teams available " Faust aiu. "That's the tradition at Notre Dame. It's a great tradition." Perhaps because Salzeider is homosexual. "Most people don't identify gays with athletic activities," says Salzeider who is treasurer of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA). The homosexual sports organization coordinates the "Gav World Series," which is being held in Toronto this week. More "than 270 players representing 11 cities, are competing in the week-lon- g tournament which runs through Saturday. Organizers expect from 509 to 800 spectators for the 29 games, culminating in the fifth annual NAGAAA championship. "People that become aware of us are surprised," said Salzeider. "When they just happen to pass by our games and see us play; they're surprised to learn we're gay." "In most people's minds, we're represented by bathhouse raids and Halloween drag queens," said Ron Blounton. 32, an organizer for Toronto's gay softball league. "They find it hard to believe that we are capable of playing a high caliber of bal-1.- " "A small group of activists get all of the attention but I'm not sure how representative they are. In our league, most people are middle-clas- s professional people interested in their careers and their families just like everybody else. We represent that dimension of gay life." Blounton is part of a committee of Toronto-are- a homosexuals which has been working toward the tournament since 1979. The city was chosen as this Gridders Less Aggressive Than Average Collegian - NEW YORK (UPI I College football players who routinely throw their bodies at each other every Saturday are "less aggressive than the average student," a study by two Texas A&M psychology professors shows. the study said the players exhibited "considerably less anger and hostility than the other students, as well as less depression confusion and fatigue." In examining differences between players however, psychology professors Jack R. Nation and Arnold D. LeUnes found that linebackers really to seek and destroy everyone in their path may be overdrawn there seems to be some truth in the stereotype," Nation and LeUnes reported in their study published in the September issue of Psychology year's site because its large Today. Overall the players' peisonality pattern was decidedly healthy though they scored significantly higher in a test measuring authoritarianism the psychologists said. "In brief, they were inclined to have rigid moral values and to be submissive to authority willing to punish those who violate conventional values, and suspicious that a lot of illicit sex goes on unnoticed." the study said. were more angry than other players. "While the traditional sports-pag- e view of linebackers as headhunters out back-to-bac- Softball World Series for Gays Underway - TORONTO (UPI) People are surTom Salzeider that to learn prised plays competitive Softball. Milwaukee resident The is in good health; exercises regularly and maintains a strict diet. So why would anyone be surprised to discover that he is an active participant in a softball league! Says Study Herald Want Ads Bring Results homosex- 1 ual population offered sufficient manpower and organizational resources. "A tournament like this wouldn't have been possible 10 years ago," said Salzeider. "I came out of the closet in 1971 but that makes me a pioneer." "Ten years ago if we had done this, everyone would be wearing Dorothy Kilgallen masks," Blounton said, making a joking reference to the late gossip columnist who wore frilly cats eyes' masks on TV's "What's My Line." "Gay people are becoming proud people and gay sports is contributing to that. Our motto is 'gay pride through usxii o Sun. Sept. 6th Mon. Sept. 7th AT ALL STORES sports."' Oilers Look To Until October 1st Stabler For Starf EA1N UPI Sports Writer HOUSTON (UPI) -- Houston Oilers head coach Ed Biles says despite tbi controversy swirling around quarterback Ken Stabler, he may veteran the Oilers' regular-seaso- n opener in Los start the in Angeles Sunday. Biles said Monday the quarterback's physical condition was the only factor keeping him from naming Stabler the starter for the game against the Rams. "I don't think the mental aspect is a problem at all," Biles said. "It comes down to how well his legs and the strength of his arm are." Biles said it was possible that Stabler, who came out of retirement Wednesday and only played in two offensive per annum interest series against Dallas Saturday, and veteran John Reaves would share the quarterback duties in Los Angeles. Biles also said the Houston Oilers organization stood behind Stabler even though "we're being put in the middle of a situation involving another organization and the commissioner's office." "It's time somebody puts up or shuts up " Biles said. "All of the facts speak for themselves." The controversy caused Oilers officials to ask NFL Director of Security Warren Welsch to postpone a scheduled talk with the team Monday about the league prohibitions against gambling and associating with those who gamble. Oilers general manager Ladd Herzeg said both he and Biles made the decision. "Ed and I agreed that this was not the right time," Herzeg said. "We felt that at this time the players would not have been receptive to that type of talk. It will be. rescheduled." A New York Times story Sunday said Stabler had met on numerous occasions with gambler Nicholas Dudich of Perth Amboy, N.J., during his last few seasons with the Oakland Raiders. The story said the FBI investigated and took no action on the charge. NFL executive director Don Weiss said Sunday the NFL also has been conducting an investigation for several weeks into Stabler's associations with Dudich. The FBI investigation was dropped during the 1980 season, Stabler's first with the Oilers following his trade by Oakland Raiders managing partner Al Davis. Davis told the Times he had reported Stabler's association with Dudich 15 times to the NFL without result. AT ME3 Then start enjoying tax-fre- e The new tax bill passed by Congress will let you invest in a Tax-Fre- e Certificate October 1st that exempts a year of savings interest from your federal income tax. Savings up to $1,000 for an individual return, or $2,000 if you filea joint return. Start Now Right now, you can get a head start on this excellent way to save on taxes. Sign up today at First Security and start earning at a 25 per annum interest rate with a minimum amount of Fdu-s-E ECUMTY interest on your investment that could save you up to $2,000. $500 or as much more as you wish. October 1st we'll move your investment into a Tax-Fre- e Certificate. tificate will be issued and it will be insured by the FDIC for up to $100,000. The rate on your Certificate will be determined by taking 70 of U.S. Treasury the average yield on one-yeBills. Tax exemption is lost if account is closed before one year. This offer is subject to final ar Your interim investment earning 25 is not a savings deposit, and this obligation is not insured by the FDIC. It is, however, protected and backed by a portfolio of U.S. Government securities and First Security's $3.7 billion in assets. Beginning October 1st, your Tax-Fre- e Cer federal regulations. Start earning 25 interest on your funds e interest on your certoday, and enjoy tificate starting October 1st. See your nearby office of First Security. SiEEMiroltylSainfcs Each affiliate bank of First Security Corporation is a member of FDIC. tax-fre- |