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orts THE BATTALION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1977 Page 7 Texas-O.U. weekend again PROBLEM PREGNANCY? UNCER TAIN WHAT TO DO? ARE YOU SCARED AND CONFUSED? VICKKI AND JANE CAN HELP YOU BY TELEPHONE HOTLINE. CALL 454-1795 COLLECT. >IONAl R 3N 'lleman Station 1772 ING DOKS ucers T. 9 ) & I.D. 1EATE By PAT EDMONDSON radition is the element which aially sends a pair of rival univer- es to Dallas to participate in a (ball game. The aura created dur- OU weekend, the second Satur- in October, is unusual and rare. The gridiron event is the nostalgic dual between the University of Texas and Oklahoma University. Tightly knitted geographically, the seperate states have both inher ited a unique devotion to competi tion: winning. The Texas-OU con test is comparable in traditional interest to the Michigan-Ohio St., USC-Notre Dame and Oklahoma- Nebraska match-ups. When the “classics” are held, the bulk of America responds with undivided attention. Erxleben thinking ah out the game, not a record United Press International AUSTIN — University of Texas kicker Russell Erxleben says the excitement of his NCAA record 67-yard field goal last week has worn off. The only flutter today comes from the anticipated meeting with third-ranked Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl Saturday in Dallas. Erxleben has booted five field goals in the Long horns’ three lopsided victories, including the 67- yarder against Rice. “But I’m more excited about a game like this. In those others I figured I wouldn’t play a big part because we’d stomp them. But against OU, I may do something to decide the game.” Erxleben, a junior who was recruited by every other Southwest Conference school as a passing quarterback when he graduated from Seguin High, said the excitement of the Texas-OU contest has just about nullified any benefit from classes this week. This week in class, the professor can be up there teaching and I don’t even see him. It’s impossible to concentrate. Have I been kicking field goals in class? Yeah, and I haven’t missed one yet.” Sooner coach Barry Switzer is well aware of Erx- leben’s kicking ability. He rates the Texas star as a future number one draft pick by the pros. Texas coach Fred Akers ranks Erxleben as the best kicker the nation. He began kicking when he was nine, and made it to the national finals in the annual Punt, Pass and Kick contest that year, finishing second. Unlike most long distance kickers, Erxleben kicks in the conventional manner rather than in the soc cer style of Texas A&M’s Tony Franklin or Uwe von Schamann of Oklahoma. “I’ve always been a straight ahead kicker,” he said. “I can’t kick it 20 yards soccer style.” Erxleben may have some adjustments to make against the Sooners. The well worn football he used for punting and kicking was retired after the record field goal against Rice, and is headed for his trophy shelf. And Scott Huntington, who handled the deep snaps for Erxleben’s other field goals, is suffering from bruised ribs as Texas prepares for the Okla homa showdown. He’s breaking in a new kicking ball this week, but admits the advantage of using the old worn ball probably is only psychological. “Some guys do weird stuff and if I didn’t do any thing but kick in high school. I’d probably be weird as heck,” he said. “I don’t think von Schamann gets on his hands and knees every time he kicks in practice (which he does in games), and Tony Franklin can kick just as good with shoes (which he doesn’t in games). I’ve seen him.” Before Erxleben leaves Texas, he wants to own every school kicking record. Hers ready or Steelers United Press International - yiOUSTON — The Houston Oil- fls host the Pittsburgh Steelers / Bnday in an important AFC Cen- / S / 111 Division contest, and those two ' m/ l 31115 k now on ly so well how impor- ® it games are among the brethren. The Steelers have won 12 of their i 13 games against division mates ouston, Cincinnati and Cleveland, 4 those wins have paid off in ayoff spots. The Oilers, other hand, octn ■ve gone owhere in the past two :ars because of losing 10 of the past • games with their three Central ivision foes. The Steelers and Bengals were ie only teams to beat Houston in 1175, but because of those losses the ilers 10-4 record was not good lough. Cincinnati last season was | -3 and sat home because of two ! s t ses to Pittsburgh. There s no question, you’ve got beat the people near and dear to ? U ’ said Oilers coach Bum Phil- P s - He admitted how hard that is, 'yjag, We’ve had hell with ‘em, I Q I don t see any reason for that to ange.” Buffet Friday 0 P.M. blk The Oilers have not played a divi- oa mate so far. Pittsburgh is off and running after :ating Cleveland 28-14 last Sun- I 1 ) that one, quarterback Terry fadshaw threw for three 'uchdowns, Franco Harris ruin ed for 72 yards of his team’s 218 ls hing and the “Steel Curtain” was :out. ^''burgh’s defense ranks first in ie NFL, allowing its first three op- onents fewer than 100 yards rush- ^,P er game. Middle linebacker fli am ^ ert ^ as unassisted H ' n t ,^ le past two g am es. 1 °uston s offense, which scored ‘Qe against Miami last Sunday, has i me r0U ^ e S enerat mg a running ^Jight injuries to tight ends Mike ar er (cut hand) and Jimmy Giles J s cd ankle) will not help the Oil- i/n° Und game ' Philips may go uree wide receivers, skfiv Urg h ^ as had to do some b ln § ' n the defensive secondary u | We jk' Safety Mike Wagner is i ln , e( b an d Donnie Shell will re- llac e him. 3312 S. College Ave., Bryan 107 Dominik, College Station • Delicious food • Fabulous hot sauce • Drive-in window • Extensive menu • Fast, friendly service • Pleasant dining rooms • Low, Low Prices SATURDAY ONLY SIDEWALK SALE 50% UP TO OR MORE Tennis Apparel • Shoes • Much More RANGER ATHLETIC WARMUPS $-| gss Reg. $29.95 SALE OPEN 9:30-6.00 '7k. Locker Room ff c • SPORTSHOES UNLIMITED" whTl aa a p i A RD ACROSS FRO^ANO^ASTMALI^779 9484 I.D- Import Beer 26 Brands Singles 6-pack “god’s own drunk” 4-7 Daily All Longnecks 35c - 45c 3600 S. COLLEGE • BRYAN, TEX. • (713)846-3307 HAMBURGERS - 75c CHEESEBURGERS - 85c double meat/cheese - $1.25 ★Serving 11-11a Dallas became the site for the fling in 1912. The Cotton Bowl, which houses Southern Methodist University games, various high school playoff and all-star games and the Cotton Bowl Classic Jan. 1., is the setting. Big D is situated approximately halfway between the home of the two schools, Austin, Tx. and Nor man, Okla., favoring neither side. Seventy-two thousand loyalists at tend the game which begins at 2 p.m. The Cotton Bowl remains in dependant, however, as 36,000 seats are alloted to each university. Bright colors of orange and red, accompanied by the same tempered clothes and balloons, shade the State Fair Grounds of Texas. The outing draws thousands, more with out a ticket to the game than not. The impact of the aftermath attracts thousands more. Saturday is the 72nd meeting of the two schools. The winner obtains sole possession of the coveted Cow boy Hat Trophy for one year. The Longhorns have cherished the trophy 42 times. Oklahoma has earned the prize 26 times. There has been 3 ties in the series. For the University of Texas, this year’s game is the initial trial for head coach Fred Akers. Akers fills in for the retired Darrell Royal, who viewed last year’s 6-6 tie for the final time. Royal stepped aside to assume full responsibility as school athletic director. A player at the University of Ar kansas, Akers opposes a former teammate. Barry Switzer and Akers spent four years in Fayetteville in the latter 1950s. Switzer replaced Chuck Fairbanks as head coach of the Sooners in 1972. In four years, his regime has won 45 times, an in credible feat. This year’s Texas talent features a new look from the patterned wishbone offense. The ‘Horns have defected to Bill Yeoman’s famed Houston Veer offense. Earl Campbell is the veteran in the UT offensive corps. The junior from Tyler has bulled for 563 yards in three lopsided Texas victories. Olympian Johnny “Lam” Jones, and quickie Johnny “Ham” Jones, enhance the attack. Four year returnee Brad Shearer is the pivotal figure on defense. Interestingly, a large crop of Sooners are home grown Texans. Quarterback Thomas Lott returns to the locale of his collegiate debut.. Lott took command of the OU wishbone offense last season when Dean Blevins, a Norman, Okla. product, became injured. Elvis Peacock, a Floridian, and Kenny King, a Texan, play at halfback and fullback. Defensively, end Reggie Kinlaw is the ringleader. Texas last defeated Oklahoma in 1970, and the Sooners are likely to win their sixth of the past seven games. OU is a three point favorite. Plan Your Holiday Trip NOW! Good Travel Savings: *186 Round Trip Los Angeles Lv. Nov. 23 from Hou. Return Nov. 27 p.m. Round Trip Denver $ 149 for details call: World Travel 3211-A Texas Ave. - Bryan 822-1311 ^ ACC i* y ALL YOU CAN EAT STEAKS & SEAFOOD Chicken Fried Steak, Texas Toast, French Fries or Baked Potato, Salad Bar. ALL YOU CAN Thursday & Sunday 317 College Avenue EAT — 5:00-9:00 p.m. 846-8741 Blu<* ttA Bonnet, i Patch V-t You are invited to a special showing of Photographic Art by Richard Gunn at The Bluebonnet Patch 816 Villa Maria Road in Bryan October 8 through 15, 1977 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Open house with Mr. Gunn on October 8, 1977. 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OTHER ENTRIES DUE ENTRIES CLOSE SPORT Swimming Tuesday, October 11 5:00 p.m. Soccer Tuesday, October 18 5:00 p.m. Racquetball Doubles Tuesday, October 25 5:00 p.m. Archery Tuesday, October 25 5:00 p.m. Table Tennis Doubles Tuesday, November 1 5:00 p.m. Cross Country Tuesday, November 1 5:00 p.m.