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: age 8 THE BATTALION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1981 Sports t ■' T J Akers, Longhorns celebrate, give Aggies credit ' f By FRANK L. CHRISTLIEB Battalion Staff !| He couldn t have been more lan 11 years old, but the young Texas A&M fan felt much older amid the excitement of the Texas locker room after the Longhorns’ 21-13 win Thursday over the IT i Texas Aggies. Approaching Texas coach Fred Akers with an air of confidence, the boy must have thought there was enough room inside the gathering of reporters for him to speak his mind. “Coach, I ve really got to hand it to you,” the youngster said. “If somebody outplays you, you just hold your head up and admit that they outplayed you. ” Akers seemed startled at first, but be thanked the youth and pat ted him on the shoulder. He ob viously understood the boy’s sar casm, but didn’t seem to care what the youth was doing in the locker room or what he meant by his cocky statement. After all, Akers and his Cotton Bowl-bound Longhorn team had just defeated the Aggies for the first time in three years. And the entire Texas squad agreed that no one had intentions of leaving Kyle Field without a win. “Well, it was necessary for us to f behind <~^nterurban t^atincf ^pbouse) SOS r MnireTsitif, (^uiie 603/ 846-02// Ken’s Automotive 421 S. Main — Bryan 822-2823 "A Complete Automotive Service Center" • Tune-Ups • Brakes • Clutches • McPherson Struts • Front End Parts Replacement • Standard Transmission Repairs All American Cars VW-Datsun-Honda Toyota (Master Card & VISA Accepted) INTERVIEWING ON CAMPUS. We are now accepting applications for management positions in: ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING INVENTORY CONTROL PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS Applicants should be no older than 34 years old, have a BS/BA degree (summer graduates may inquire), be able to pass aptitude and physical examinations and qualify for security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. 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Defensive end Eric Holle said he and his teammates will savor the victory, especially since it en ded the Aggies’ mini-streak against the Longhorns. “This was our year. We owed them for two years. My class (junior) was 0-2 against them, and there was no way we were going to be 0-3.” Longhorn defensive end Kiki DeAyala said the members of his team had only victory on their minds. “All I know is that I couldn’t go home if we didn t win. There was a lot of talk about no Texas team losing three years straight to A&M, hut this year we finished strong. We were strong and we knew we could beat them. They’re a fine ballclub — give them credit. But 1 don’t think anyone wanted to lose three years in a row.” Several comments were made after the game about the crushing Texas defense, which fought its way into the Texas A&M backfield throughout the first half to put pressure on Aggie quarterback Gary Kubiak. After two roughing- the-passer penalties in the first half, Kubiak reinjured his bruised right shoulder and was taken out of the game with 4:03 left in the half. Although some Aggies felt that the Longhorns had been in structed by their coaches to aim for Kubiak’s weakness, Akers de nied the accusations. “We honestly did not know now badly he was hurt. He looked good in pre-game warmups and we didn’t know how bad he was hurt. “Our defensive front gave a great effort,” Akers said. “The pass rush was necessary, because you can’t let the quarterback sit back there all day. That’s just what we had to have. ” DeAyala, called for both roughing penalties, also said “by no means ’ had the Texas defense planned to force Kubiak out of the game with continual shots at his hurt shoulder. Akers overflowed with praise about the efforts of his team, which now will prepare to face Alabama Jan. 1 in the Cotton Bowl. “We could have just folded up and said who can expect us to win now without Sims (Kenneth, start ing defensive tackle), Tate (Rod ney, tailback) and Jones (A.J., starting tailback). But we didn’t. ” Akers hopes some of his injured players will be able to participate against Alabama, but he also feels that the Longhorns have the spirit to win without these key players. “We probably will have John son (Bobby, starting safety) and Jones, but I don’t know about Tate. We’d like a few days off to enjoy this win. We re elated and proud of it. “I think our team reallv re sponded better this year to the adversity — they’ve handled it all,” Akers said. Sims, who received a hone frac ture two weeks ago when TCU center Mike Hartman fell on his right leg in the Longhorns’ 31-15 victory, said Texas continued this year’s strong play in the win over the Aggies. were just ' »g down rha “All week long we concentrating on comim here and showing them what kind of team we have,” Sims said. “We played a great team ball game to day. We took it to ’em.” Tailback John Walker, forced into starting duty when "Jam Jones was injured in Texas’ win the previous week against Baylor, rushed for 178 yards on 36 carries. Akers was surprised to find out how frequently Walker had been used against the Aggies. “I didn’t realize he ran that many times — we don’t keep score on those things,’’ Akers said. “He’s a big boy — he can handle it.” Texas quarterback Robert Brewer completed 8 of 10 passes for 134 yards, but his performance is especially notable. The junior squadman, who has been playing only since starter Rick Mclvor was injured four weeks ago against the Houston Cougars, found the loud ness of the Kyle Field crowd of 71,731 to be deafening at times. “That’s just something you have to experience. Brewer said. “I’m going to take voice lessons, be cause my linemen were telling me to shout louder. I was yelling as loud as I could.” Brewer said couldn’t believe the distance and accuracy of tit 38-yard touchdown pass (luring the second quarter to tiny, 153- pound Herkie Walls. The toucli- clown was the Longhorns’ third and final score, with all 21 of their points coming in the the same quarter. “I was surprised he (Akers)cal led it,” Brewer said. “I didn’t think he thought I could throw! that far. We got a good fake mi and let Herkie use that speed ol his to score. “A win here is extra special It just makes it extra sweet.” Akers and the Longhorns no)! turn their attention to the Akta ma, where coach Paul “Bear' Bryant has carried his team to another impressive season DeAyala said Texas looks forward to playing the Crimson Tide. “We traditionally play the wish bone teams pretty well, so it depend on our figuring out tendencies and getting ready t play.” Sophomore Doug Dawson Texas' starting right guard, sait Alabama will offer the Longhorn a tough challenge, but he’s cage: about the game. “Alabama’s playing tough# than anyone right now. They’ll got that wishbone working, and! think they’re a better footbal team than USC (which had boa rumored to be Texas Cotton Bm! opponent). I’d rather play Alak ma because of that high ranldt (ranked number four in them tion).” brooke shields martin Hewitt endlesslovt ■ m TODAY 7:30 9:45 84G-6714 /COLLEGE AVE DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEE. ORGANIZATIONS Dudey Moore LizaMvwieB Arthur ,, f v TODAY 7:40 9:35 Some feel Horns were gunning for Aggie QB MANOR EAST Manor East Mall Now Showing! HALLOWEEN II iar»i!i!tsi Niurar ^IS IT’LL MAKE YOU LAUGH... TIL YOUCItY. Marsha, Kristy Mason McNichol BlQ By RITCHIE PRIDDY Sports Editor The Longhorns fierce rush on quarterback Gary Kubiak in the first half of Thursday’s game led many people, including several Aggie players and coaches, to be lieve the Horns were out to hurt him. “That number 31 (Texas defen sive end Kiki DeAyala) - he has to be a cheap person,” linebacker ooooooo ooooooooo CAMPUS >What happened! >to him should happen to you. Mike Little said after the game. “I find it hard to believe that (Fred) Akers or that guy’s coach would allow that kind of stuff. “They have a class program but when they do shit like that it’s poor. ” DeAyala hit Kubiak several times, at least twice after he re leased the ball and was flagged two times for roughing the passer. Finally, with 4:03 remaining in the half, DeAyala crashed through the line and put Kubiak on his hack, again after the hall was thrown. No penalty was called, despite the complaints of several Aggie coaches. Kubiak was nursing a shoulder injury he received in the TCU game, and had not practiced all week. DeAyala’s hit sent Kubiak to the locker room. He returned during the second half wearing street clothes. “I had a straight shot and was going for the sack ... I didn’t have a chance to stop, DeAyala said. “I really didn’t want to hurt him. He threw it just as I got there and I hit him as he released it. “He really took some shots out there today. I hope he is able to play in their bowl game.” “I didn’t hurt it any worse - just re-pulled it,” Kubiak said. 1 le refused to say Texas wasoi to hurt him despite the fact I the Horns didn’t receive anotffl roughing penalty. “I don’t know how tocommetfj on something like that, he said “They played hard and we didtoj and things like that happen.’’ Safety Jeff Farrar said: it were going to hurt Kubiak. Thel were pretty sorry about that. Thef kept hitting him late trying topd him out of the game because thej knew he was the key to our vie tory.” Head coach Tom Wilson fused to speculate on the hit unlj he saw the game films. Sophomore John Elkins placed Kubiak at quarterback a Wilson said he was quite effectivl despite his lack of playing time f “I thought John Elkins camel and did an exceptional job,” Wil[ son said. “John is not nearly) experienced as Gary and canm handle near as many things, soi limits you a little bit in vvhatya can do. But I thought he did a excellent job. 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