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Show 2 ii The Salt Lake Tribune. Thursday. September Cats Brewer isnt Typical Fullback In Many Ways 10, 1981 ASU Early Word Ute Defense Question Answered Saturday? By John Mooney Tribune Sports Editor Is the defense the University of Utah football team has mustered this season awesome or "aw. Mime? question may be answered Saturday when Utah plays Arizona State at Tempe, against a veteran offense which scored three or more touchdowns in nine of its 11 games a year ago. An offense which scored 29 against Houston, 42 against Oregon State, 21 each against Ohio State and USC, 27 against Washington State, 37 against Pacific. 34 against California, 42 against Oregon and 44 against Arizona must be respected. In a 4 season for Coach Darryl Rogers in his first year at Arizona State, the Sun Devils failed to generate offense against Washington when ASU was shut out, 25-winner over the Sun and UCLA, a Devils. Even in the other losses, to Ohio State, and USC, the Arizona offense generated points. Last year, ASU offered a balanced offense, rushing for a net 2,046 yards in 477 attempts and passing for 2,121 yards in 353 passes. For 830 total offensive plays last year, ASU averaged five yards for every time the ball was put in The1 7-- 23-1- 1 38-2- 1, 23-2- play! Returning to the Sun key Devil offense is quarterback Mike Pagel. who set six ASU records last year and was the first Sun Devil passer since Danny White to throw for more than 2,000 yards season. Rogers calls Pagel "one of the most under-rate- d quarterbacks in the nation, and one of the five best in the nation. (2,025) in a Whittinghams Boost BYU Continued From Page G-- l learn patience also. He knows hell play, a lot of varsity ball some day. If hes ready next year, then maybe hell start. If not, hell have to wait until hes a junior like Kyle did." Fred said theres one certainty about his sons "They either do their job or well get a player whos better. Thats how the Papa of the household handles that problem. And if he has his hands full, you haven't seen anything yet. Theres another one Freddie (14) coming along who Kyle says will be the best Whittingham of them all. "I can start by saying I wish the boys were on the BYU training table all year (the training table is provided by the school and extends from to the end of football). It's kind of a nightmare when everyone descends on the dinner table around 7 p.m. mid-Augu- st Really, I don't like cooking all that much, Nancy sighed. I just try and have a lot of quantity a lot of milk (over two gallons a day), a lot of bananas, lots of rice and beans and spaghetti. We live from day to day. I dont shop in advance. If I have it in advance, it gets eaten in advance. We go one day at a time. ... Rodney Brewer Welier's "Big Threat Colters Tip Britons V. Clearwater, defend- ing NCAA champion BYUs No. 1 player, defeated ' lan Oakes in the afternoon singles to help guide the Cougars to 1 an victory over the British Federation Wednesday in a special international golf match at 11-- Riverside Country Club. The British 47-1- Special to The Tribune DRAPER Jack Ridd, the Utah amateur who grew up in Magna, 74 fired a Wednesday to win the sectional qualifying tournament at Hidden Valley Country Club and earn an invitation to the U.S. Senior Amateur Sept. 2 at the Seattle 21-2- Golf Club. Ridds 74 gave him a triumph over Hidden Valleys Louis Slama, who fashioned a 75 and also secured a berth in the National Senior Amateur in Seattle. The third and final invitation from the Utah qualifying event went to Fore Lakes Golf Course owner Vaughn Barker, who outlasted Gene Bult. Louis Miller and Logans Pete Randall four-wa- y playoff. All-Sta- will meet the University of Utah at the Salt Lake Country Club Thursday 31-2- Senior Sot Tribune Wire Services said his goal was of the variety and once the puck was in the net he was surprised at how quickly the Soviet Unions iron discipline crumbled. Middleton, who had been kept off the scoreboard for four Canada Cup games, broke a d tie and set off an explosion of five unanswered goals Wednesday night as Team Canadas dream squad n demolished the Soviet Union 3 in the tournament at Montreal. It was quite an experience. I'm not sure Ive ever been in anything like this before, said the Boston Bruins right wing. My heart was pounding. It was area. right up there in the Tlie victory was the most decisive Team Canada's NHL have registered against the Soviets in more than a decade of play dating back to before their memorable 1972 Summit Series. The win moved Canada alone into first place at the round-robi- n completion of the phase of the tournament with a record of four wins and a tie. "I think all we needed was that little edge." Middleton said. We got another quick goal and they became disorganized and they just couldnt come back. We have the ability to just break down the doors. Weve proved that more than once. Team Canada, seeking to restore the damaged pride of the National Hockey League, meets fourth-plac- e Team USA in the semifinals Friday night at the Montreal Forum while the USSR, which finished second at plays arch rival Czechoslovakia in Ottawa the same evening. Arto Javanainen, a little-use- d Finnish amateur, scored a breakaway goal in tiie middle of the third period to power winless Finland to a surprising 4 tie with Team USA Wednesday. The Finns, who managed only two goals in their four previous losses, cut Team USAs record to Team USA could have locked up third place with a victory. Jiri Dudaeek, the top rated junior in the world, and Darius Rusnak each scored two goals to lead Team Czechoslovakia to a 1 trouncing over Sweden Wednesday night, allowing them to place third overall in the Canada Cup hockey tournament. UPI Grid Picks 150-be- Irish Favored Against LSU By Richard Rosenblatt UPI Sports Writer Gerry Faust has been dreaming about it for years and Saturday at South Bend. Ind., Notre Dames 24th head coach will begin his reign as the fourth-ranke- d Fighting Irish open their 1981 season against Louisiana State. it will be an emotional moment for me the we hit the field, said Faust, who record in 18 seasons at accumulated a Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thats something Ive thought about a great deal since coming to Notre Dame. I know first time 174-17- -2 "But I also know that once we go out there against LSU, the honeymoon is over for good. Its time for us to get down to business and start trying to win football garrtes. Indeed. In his first season, Faust has been blessed with a possible national champion. To take better advantage of his players abilities, Faust has installed a offense, directed by quarterback Blair Kiel, who will enjoy the presence of experienced running backs Phil Carter and Toby Hunter and tight end Dean Masztak. al 6-- 8, -l 7-- 5, 3 2-- it twi-nig- it 4--5, mmm m mm m mmmm Gura dislocated the little finger of his left hand while fielding a smash off the bat of Rick Burleson in the fifth. Dave took the loss. Frost, Mariners 3, White Sox 1. at Chicago homer Tom Paciorek clubbed a two-ru- n and Joe Simpson added an RBI single to r Bob Stoddard his give second major league victory in as many starts. The Stoddard, who spent most of the season with Spokane of the Pacific Coast League, pitched 6 23 innings, yielding seven hits, before giving way to Larry Andersen, who finished up for Seattle to pick up his fourth save. Twins 3, Blue Jays 1, at Minnesota Fernando Arroyo, Jack O'Connor and Doug Corbett combined on an eight-hitte- r to lead the Minnesota victory. Pinch-hitte- r Otto Velez singled home the Blue Jays only run in the ninth to ruin the Twins bid for their third consecutive shutout of Toronto. The run snapped Torontos string of 30 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to a victory Sunday over Chicago. Bill Stein Texas 9, A's 4, at Oakland cracked a three-ru- n homer off Oakland reliever Jeff Jones to eap a seven-rurally and give Texas the victory. The A's committed two costly errors in the ninth. Bump Wills scored the tying run on a fielding error by third baseman Dave McKay, and alter Stein's homer, the final two runs of the inning came across on a throwing error by shortstop Rob Picciolo 6, right-hande- 3-- 2 n come-from-behi- All-Sta- five-gam- e, 7-- 100-yar- d Preseason Slate Drafted by Jazz Poz-dera- 270-pou- LSU, which suffered an opening week 24-- 7 loss to No. 3 Alabama, again is faced with a gargantuan task. The "We feel going to South Bend to play Notre Dame is a tremendous opportunity for us," said LSU Coach Jerry Stovall. They may be physically as big as any team America, including any team in the NFL." If Notre Dame's offense isnt intimidating, try they defense, led by All American linebacker Bob Crable. Over the last seven regular-seasogames in 198, the Fighting Irish allowed an average of 5.6 points per game, 166.5 total yards and 59.6 passing yards. Wisconsin also is faced with a herculean task when the Badgers take on Michigan. Coach Bo Schembechler. entering his 13th season, has 17 of 24 lettermen returning, including All American wide receiver Anthony Carter. in n top-rank- ed Here are the selections: Ext Penn State 42, Cincinnati 3 Coach Joe Paterno's boys are thankful for a same like this the week before meeting Nebraska Others Bucknell 17, Connecticut U, nolv Cross 24 Boston U. 17, Navy 28. The CitaOel 17, Rutgers 31, Colgate 27, Svracu$e27, Temple 26. South Alabama 20 Georaia Tech 6 With an otfense that can take the pressure off the defense, the countdown continues for Bear Bryant Florida 33, Furman 14 Florida stul m shock over loss to Miami in final seconds, but coach Charley PeM regroups his charges Florida State 3$, Memphis State 17 After this one It's Nebraska, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Pitt Herschei Walker and Co are serious about back Georgia 31. California? national titles North Carolina 28, Carolina 10 - UNC quarterback Rod Elkins and running back Kelvin Bryant make tne Tar heels go Others LootsviMe 20, Toleoo 17 South Carolina 2L Mississipoi 17, Tuiane 27 Ctemson 24, Maryland 21 Vanderbilt 14, West Virginia 44, Virginia 21; North Carolina State 23, Wake Forest 31 Et Notre Dame 27 LSU 7 Faust gets oft on the right foot Wolverines make it i9 straight over Wisconsin Michigan 2$, Wisconsin 14 Nebraska 31 towa 10 Nebraska s Royer Cra ig ooens the season with a bang Ohio State 25. Duke 7 Quarterback Art Schiichter opens his final season at Ohio State in hne fashion If the Sooners aren't careful, the Cowboys may steal Oklahoma 24. Wyoming 20 this one Others Stafford 28. Purdue ?t Northwestern 72 Indiana 21 Missouri 35. Army 14 Iowa State 27, West Texas State 17. Kansas ?l Oregon 7 Kansas State 20, South Dakota 10 Michigan State 24, Illinois 23 Minnesota 24 Ohio 7 Southwest Bavk co.h Grant Teatf is boiling over last week 's Baylor 31 Bowling Green 10 loss to Lamar and the Bears resoond with a win Texas 25. Rice 14 Akers' Longhorns are ready to roll Others Arkansas 24, Tulsa 10. $MU ?7 Norm Texas State 10 West Brigham Young 42, Air Force 14 Jm AMMahnr ttvww Hr over J0C yards last even throw a touchdown dss wek wHan miured left hand This week, he Southern California 25 Tennessee 0 USC tailback Marcus Alien opens hts ouest tor the Hfsman Trochy UCLA 27 Arizona 17 UCLA lost its chance tor a rational championship last uoset over the Brums UCLA never forgets year wnen Arizona oosted a No problem for the PariK-lWashington 24, Pacific 6 Champs 31 Others Arizona State Utah 14, Texas Tech 21, Colorado 17, Oregon State u, Fresno State 13, Washington State 27. Montana State 13. toy - millionaire, will then play the first official round at Jeremy Ranch at 1:30 p.m., with the Utah batallion of Amie's Army" expected to be in attendance. -- Palmer, who joined arelnteetur.il partner Ed Seay in designing the 6, par-7Jeremy Ranch 917-yar- 2 course, will tiegin the day of festivities at 12:30 p m. by conducting a golf clime and driving several ceremonial balls. Palmer, golf's first mm t Dr. Gerald H. Bagiev, president of the company which constructed the 12,000-acr$165 million com mex ial and recreational development, will present Palmer with a special history of his ancestors during a birthday barbecue for the golfing great at 6 p m Tile barbecue tor Palmer is by invitation only. e . 4-- Utah Jazz will their seven-gam- e preseason schedule Oet. open 7 against the Dallas Mavericks at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas, the NBA team announced Wednesday. The game will give the Jazz a sneak preview at rookie Mark Aguirre, the No. 1 selection in the 1981 dratt, and the Mavs, who will open the regular season Oct. 30 in the Salt Palace. San Antonio, the defending Midwest Division champ, will meet the Jazz twice in the intermountain region. The Spurs and Jazz will meet Friday. Oet. 9, in Ogden at the Dee Events Center at 7:30 p.m. On the next night, the teams will be in the Minidome at Idaho State University for a 7:30 p.m. meeting in Pocatello. Utah will face the Kansas City Kings twice, Oct. 13 in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Oct. 17 in Louisville, Ky. Thursday, Oct. 22, the Jazz travel to Santa Barbara, Calif., to meet the Golden State Warriors. The Jazz will dose their preseason slate at the University of Utah Special Events Center Friday, Oet. 23 against Seattle at 8 p.m. The game will mark the re No. 1 draft Lanny Nielsen, who served as head professional at Wasatch Mountain Stale Park Golf Course in Midway for 13 years, will be the bead professional at Jeremy Ranch. Nielsen will be assisted by former Park City pro Ralph Emery and former Salt Lake Country Club assistant Steve Sharp. Riley Stot-ten- i. who spent 12 years at Oakridge Country Club in Farmington and is currently the national director of the Golf Course Suierintcndcnts Association of America, will be the grounds suiH'nntoiidont at Jeremy Ranch CALGARY (AP) The Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League said Wednesday they have Lake appointed defenseman Bob Murdoch, an Golden Eagle, as an assistant coach and signed free-agegoalie Hardy Astrom. 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WAREHOUSE PRICES Radial All-Terra- in TA Lifesaver XLM Whitewall Jeremy Ranch Festivities Today Jeremy Ranch, Utah's newest championship golf course, will celebrate its grand opening and help Arnold Palmer celebrate his 52nd birthday Thursday in joint festivities at the newly const rutted layout just east of Parley's Summit. , 7-- 270-pou- Continued From Page Gand Montreal in the National League East. Bob Braves 9, Astros 0, at Atlanta Horner hit a three-ru- n homer, the 100th of his career, and Rafael Ramirez had four hits and three RBIs to lead Atlanta to the victory behind the eight-hi- t pitching of Phil Niekro. Niekro, struck out two and walked three in earning his 20th career victory and his 41st career shutout. Giants 6, Dodgers 3, at Los Angeles The Giants scored three runs in the top of the 11th inning to break a tie and A1 Holland came on in the bottom of the 11th to turn back the Dodgers and earn the victory. American League at New Brewers Yankees A three-ru- n homer by Cecil York Cooper and a solo shot by Ben Oglivie pitching supported the combined six-hof Mike Caldwell and Rollie Fingers to help the Brewers salvage a split of the doubleheader. The Yankees took the first game behind Jerry Mumphrey's four hits, including a two-ru- n homer, and the six-hpitching of veteran Tommy John. Indians 8. Orioles 5, at Baltimore Rookie Von Hayes, one of five Cleveland batters with two or more hits, drove in two runs with a pair of singles and Bert Blyleven won his 11th game of the season. Blyleven, who leads the American League with 105 strikeouts, yielded four hits over his seven innings, striking out six and walking two before leaving the game with a stiff shoulder Red Sox 6. Tigers 5, at Detroit Gary Allenson. a .197 hitter only inserted because Dwight Evans was single to ejected, grounded a one-ou- t left in the 11th inning to give the Red Sox the victory. The game was Carl Yastrzemski's 3,035th of his career and pushed him past Ty Cobb and behind e list of only Hank Aaron on the games played in a career. Royals 7, .Angels 3, at Kansas City George Brett tripled twice and drove in two runs to lead Kansas City to a three-gam- e sweep in the first senes between the Wesiern Division foes in the season Willie Wilson had three hits, including an RBI triple in the eighth, and Brett, Willie Aikens and John Wathan had two hits each. Renie was the winner, allowing Martin. three hits in 3 23 innings of relief. Martin came on when starter Larrv Middleton third-perio- For protection, the right side of the Notre Dame c line features tackle Phile and tackle Mike Shiner. Bench Sizzling, Lifts Reds Past Padres Its been like that since Pop Warner football," beamed Brewer, who will join tailback Mark Caskey and quarterback Milt Myers in the Wildcat backfield for the 81 opener. "A lot of colleges look at your size and really think thats a factor. But theres more to football than size. New Weber Coach Mike Price and recruiting., coordinator Dave Arslanian (formerly the head coach at Snow College) knew a good thing when they saw it . w ith Brewer. He may be smaller than most collegiate .. fullbacks, but Brewer flows over a football field like a mountain brook methodically bubbles across a meadow. When Rodney came in for a visit, he was short and shy and I had to wonder about him," admitted. Price. "But Dave (Arslanian) had played against Rodney and Scottsdale Community College twice and he kept saying hey, hes a player; hes a winner. We found out in the spring just how good he is. Hes about as quick as any back Ive ever seen and he can catch 1 the football. "Most backs like Rodney who are small and quick just run left and right and try to fake people, continued Price. But Rodney has the ability to cut upfieid and get those extra two or three yards. He can do more than just run laterally and get to the outside,. Everyone asks how tall Rodney is. But does anyone ever ask how tall Tony Dorsett is? Of course not,-C Dorsett is great so who cares? to a and tailback Weber as Brewer, who came picked up 108 yards rushing in the spring game, recognizes his new duties as a fleet fullback. And he likes the challenge. "I like blocking and leading the plays," said the junior, who runs a 4.6 4Pyard dash. "01 course, I like to carry the ball more than block, but 1 can block and catch the ball too. The big guys on defense always think theyre going to clohher me, but I get a kick out of clobbering them too. What brought Brewer to Weber State and how is he adjusting? There were a few other colleges like Idaho State . interested in me, but the new coaches here really seemed enthusiastic and they acted like they really, said the two-tim-e wanted me, selection at Scottsdale Community College. Ive lived in Arizona all of my life and never really been away from home, but Im getting used to Utah. Ive made some friends here and were anxious for the season to start Saturday. Brewer, Caskey, Phil Swan and Kelvin Matthews, hope to pump new blood into an anemic Wildcat . running game that averaged only 61.4 yards in 1980. Of course, Price plans to employ Brewer and comrades as primary pass receivers in his multiple set offense, but Weber will also be trying to establish credibility on the ground. Somewhere on the Weber State campus lurks an exciting fullback with amazing agility, magical hands, and an affinity for games on the ground. His name is Rodney Brewer, and he may be just the answer to Webers previous offensive problems. All-Sta- rs Rick , But Brewer, who amassed 1.222 yards as a freshman and 530 yards in five games before an.; is injury sidelined him last season in Scottsdale, accustomed to being called too small. Canada Stuns Soviets; U.S. Settles for Tie Keith , and weight Tribune Sports Writer Somewhere on the Weber State College campus lurks an exciting fullback with amazing agility, magical hands and an instamatic smile. His name is Rodney Brewer. But if you expected a large, hefty fellow who looks like he could walk through brick walls, look again. The elusive Brower stands and weighs 165 pounds soaking wet, hardly the vital statistics of the average college fullback. Frankly, Rodney looks more like a mathematics major than a football player. And upon prodding, he flashes that infectious smile and admits his true height is even on the official Weber though he is listed at roster. Tribune Special PROVO This will be the first game for Arizona State, but with a veteran squad returning, this isnt expected to be that big a disadvantage, especially since only Utahs defense appeared to have played a game against Utah State. Last time the Utes played Arizona State, the Sun Devils whomped Utah 9 in Salt Lake City in Coach Howards first season as Ute coach. Strangely enough, the last time Utah beat Arizona State was the 8 victory in 1976, one of the three wins Coach Tom Lovat mustered before he was released by the Utes. Hidd Ennis at least vitals such as height have never bothered Brewer. The only statistics which are vital to him are those written in record books, many of which the native of Mesa. Arm., has been rewriting at Scottsdale Community College the last two years. Ever since he first began running with a football in the Arizona Pop Warner leagues, little Rodney Brewer has been asked to prove he can excel in a big mans game. He will be asked to prove himself again 1981 Saturday at 7:30 p m. when Weber initiates the in Wildcat Idaho season opposite Big Sky powerhouse Stadium. It will be Brewers first game on the NCAA level. Division But vital statistics By Roger Graves OGDEN kickoff. Baseball ltoiiiiiii m mm-m- "A' 5.5-yar- d Yeah. Nancy, they're just growing boys. mm i All-Pa- in a 5--3, J, Teaming with Pagel is veteran tailback Willie c 10 teams as a Gittens, who was named to the kick return specialist as a soph last year. Gittens led ASU rushers with 759 yards in 138 carries, a average. But Gittens has to share the tailback spot with senior Robert Weathers, second-leadin- g rusher a year ago with 676 yards in 130 carries, for a 5.2 average. Tempe sources claim Arizona State has at least nine great running backs, which should more than match Utahs "best running backs in depth Coach Wayne Howard has had at Utah. Offensively a year ago, the Utes were ninth in the nation in total offense. But quarterback Ricky Hardin, who passed for 2,458 yards and Tony Lindsay, the Ute school rushing record holder with 2,968 yards, are gone. Tyce Ferguson, completing 18 of 27 passes for 176 yards and the lone touchdown against Utah State, played before his largest crowd, 29,000 in Bob Rice Stadium. Saturday night, Arizona State expects more than 70,000 in the stands for the 8:30 p.m. (MST) one-stro- How does Nancy fit into this picture? te&rvfei - The Advantage TA" WHY PAY MOMS? CALL FOR THE WHOLESALE PRICE ON TOUR SIZE ! 8iSS3E3 580 SOUTH STATE OPEN SALT LAKE CITY Monday- - Triday 7:30AM 6:OORM 363-327- 6 SAT 9AM 2 PM 555 WEST 4500 SOUTH MURRAY 2664400 - FRIDAY 7J30AM 6:OOPM MONDAY SAT. 9AM-- 2 PM : : |