| Show Page 15 Sept 27 1971 Utah State beats UN for third win By Greg Hansen Editor-In-Chi- ef What Mills meant was that in the final half of the game Nevada whipped the Aggies 0 and USU fumbled away five easy 7-- e win Utah State's skein (counting two at the end of 70) seems likely to end Saturday in Lincoln Nebraska But then to the other 200 - odd major college football teams in the country it would seem to hold the same destiny no matter whom the Nebraska Comhuskers are playing With hardly any time to celebrate a 27--7 win over Nevada in Romney Stadium Saturday the 0 Utags are trying to figure out a solution for the seemingly impassible roadblock ahead And 34-- 7 Nebraska’s somewhat-eas- y Texas win over highly regarded five-gam- scoring chances near Rebel paydirt But the Aggies had built such a solid lead that there was really nothing to worry about ( Tony Adams rifled a perfect scoring pass to Bob Wicks to start the scoring vendetta and short runs by Ed Giles and Jerry Hughes gave USU a 21-- 0 lead still in the first period Add Another 3-- makes the more like Mt journey look minute Everest every A&M Saturday Start Fast Strong Saturday at least for the first 18 minutes USU looked the part of a giant grid machine But for the final 2£ quarters the Ags sputtered skittered and looked almost feeble "Sure I’m naturally happy with the win’’ victorious coach Chuck Mills told a post game audience "but I’m not satisfied with our performance’’ The Ags who scored each of the first four times they touched the ball made it 27-- 0 when Hughes again scored early in the second quarter Mickey Doyle booted three of the four extra points "We had no pass rush’’ Mills said emphatically” xnd if we throw the ball away as much against Nebraska as we did today we’ll be in plenty of trouble’’ But nonetheless USU had plenty of bright spots For one defensive safety Phil -- Wendell brooks anchors a veteran defensive backfield that has terrorised opposing quarterbacks Against New Mexico St they intercepted five passes two of which prevented touchdowns Photo by Tom Caswell giving USU nine in terceptions its last two games They should be near the national lead in that Shelley with two interceptions was batting down Nevada passes all afternoon Rod Rosa and Bob doom also came up with in- - area Hughes Runs Well With John Strycula resting much of the time with a leg injury Hughes ran often and with authority for USU The speedy junior provided the quickness to team with Giles’s power bursts and the passing ability of Adams Giles almost broke two runs for long touchdown scampers but he was caught from behind each time Reserve receivers Craig Clark and Bob Gomez turned in some k one amazing catches 74 yards pass going Doyle by the way broke the USU punting record with a wind-aide- d 72 yard kick in the fourth for the oil mole mole the custom shirt-jo- c Doyle-to-Clar- quarter linemen Offensive Jeff outwho been has Jorgensen with this teamed year standing Big A1 Faccinto Dave Cox and tight end Mike Corrigan to clear the way for Hughes and Giles Defensively Junior running back Jerry Hughes has been pushing John Strycula for the starting running back slot Hughes who scored from 13 yards out against New Mexico St adds important depth for Utah State Dave Graven previously injured and playing for the first time was a standout Tui Halaufia Steve Couppee and senior Steve Salmons were also impressive for the Aggie defense With no injuries to speak of the Ags will go to Lincoln not in awe of the Comhuskers but trying to respect gain some much-neede- d for Aggie football and the Rocky Mountain Area Don’t be surprised if they achieve a big measure of success ' either s V Walgren’s Welcomes mu USU Students All you can eat Rough and ready to go anywhoro anytime a shirt you’ll live in indoors and out! styling with perfectly matched hearty wool plaid Self collar extra deep patch pockets with button flaps Sizes 36 to 46 $1795 He-m- X an Welcome back Aggies! Smorgasbord Featuring: o 10 Salads o Whipped Potatoes 7 Days a Week 1 25 East 4th North o 3 Entrees o Hot Vegetables BLOCKS CLOTHES FOR EVERYONE Fourth North and Second East Open 10:00 to 7:00 Mon Thru Set Fri ti!9:C0 |
