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Ej_r sports QB problems Oilers’ Biles says Nielsen still his No. 1 man United Press International HOUSTON — There are no hard feelings between the Hous ton Oiler quarterbacks. Coach Ed Biles’ only problem is finding the one who will produce. “I think it would be safe to say the quarterback play was spot ty,” he said of Sunday’s 24-10 loss to Pittsburgh. Fifth-year Oiler Gifford Nielsen completed 17 of 39. pas ses with three interceptions. His only success passing came when he threw to Dave Casper repe atedly on the Oilers’ only touch down drive. Archie Manning, an season acquisition from the New Orleans Saints, had four of his five passes go uncaught while playing the fourth quarter. Biles said Nielsen remains the starter but that 12-year pro Manning will continue to play. “That’s again a play-it-by-ear situation,” he said. “Gifford is our starter right now. We feel comfortable with each other and they feel comfortable with each other.” Nielsen said he and Manning got along well and supported each other. “Let me tell you this — any time Archie Manning is on the field, I’m going to be on the side lines supporting him,” Nielsen said. “I’m going to do all I can to help him as a quarterback, and he does the same for me.” Biles defended his decision to bench Nielsen with a minute left in the third quarter, saying he felt Manning’s freshness might provide a big play against the tired Steelers. However, Manning fumbled on his second play, and the mis take led to the Steelers breaking a 10-10 tie. “The fumble magnifies the whole thing completely out of proportion,” Biles said at his regular Monday news confer ence. “It was a tough decision to make with the score tied, but since it was in our game plan (to play both), we decided to stick with it. We felt with Manning fresh, we might have gotten a couple of big plays,” he said. In other NFL news, the league’s player association has post poned until a later date its vote on the new contract reached with management. The 1,500-member Players Association was originally sup posed, to vote on the agreement today, but Ed Garvey, executive director of the NFLPA, has sum- MSC OUTDOOR RECREATION DISABLED BUT NOT UNABLED moned the player representa tives to Washington to discuss the agreement before putting it to a vote of the Association. “The representatives will be meeting in Washington (today) at 9 a.m.,” said Frank Woschitz, a spokesman for the NFLPA. “The whole contract will be ex plained, then they will go back and decide on a date for voting. We still have to get 1,560 copies of the contract printed.” Ed Garvey, executive dire ctor of the NFLPA, said he was not certain if the contract would be accepted by the players. “I have no idea how the play ers will vote on the proposal,” said Garvey. “I don’t consider this' thing over either way. There’s a good chance it’ll fail in ratification. If it does, then the issues are narrowed and we can pick up from there. “If it passes, then the people involved can’t lose sight that they have a commitment to build the strength of the union.” Ladies PARAPLEGIC GUADALUPE MOUNTAIN CLIMBER AND OUTWARD BOUND INSTRUCTOR JOHN GALLAND WILL SPEAK ON SNOWSKING, KAYAKING, BACKPACKING AND OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 RUDDER 301 8:00 P.M. EVERYONE WELCOME T-S-O Prescriptions Filled Glasses Repaired BRYAN 216 N. Main 799-2786 Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-1 COLLEGE STATION 8008 Post Oak Mall.. 764-0010 Mon.-Sat. 10-9 p.m. Texas State fflC Opticae be Since 1935. (continued from page 11) she said. “It’s a much-improved team over last year. I think one of the favorable things about this year’s team is that the variety of players we have allows us to use a variety of offenses. “We’ve got the fast break going, even though it’s a bit wild at times.” Rapp said the Aggie Ladies must use their tough pre conference schedule to prepare for this year’s first-ever South west Conference race, in which Texas, Arkansas and Houston are favored. “We’re looking at these games as experience toward the impor tant aspect of the season, which is conference play,” she said. “Two areas we need to work on are rebounding and utilizing the opportunity to get our fast break going after rebounds. The play ers also need to learn where they are on the court and where ev erybody else is on the court. “We were very pleased with the play we got from (Kelli) Harned off the bench. Janet Duckham has been our most consistent player so far. Our big gest problem tonight was our cool shooting.” The Aggie Ladies will host the University of Texas-San Anto nio Monday night in G. Rollie White Coliseum at 7 p.m. The Texas A&M men’s cross country team, participating in the 10,()00-meter NCAA meet in Bloomington, Ind., placed 20th in the nation with 589 points. The Aggies had qual ified for the meet after platj second in the District V held in Georgetown, Arkansas Razorbacks won! district meet. This marked the first since 1961 that a full Am men’s cross country team to qualified for nationals. Wisconsin was a runaway»’ ner with 59 points, while Fron de nee was second with 138. For Texas A&M, Vince,Sjjrl led the way with a time oi 32:5' for 130th place. Other Aggit finishes include Jimmy Sterlin« 32:38, 132nd; Aaron Ramim. 32:55, 149th; Andy Eli 33:00, 151st, and Jim Boll® 34:00, 170th. , Aggie coach Ted Nelson saii he was pleased with the Agjiti [Aggies’ Das llkonferer Aggies irkansas’ E hosen top < (continued from page 11) put me up on top of the fourth stack in a hurry.” Sherrill, whose former Pitt Panther team will play the SMU Mustangs in the Cotton Bowl Jan. 1, would rather enjoy the game than make a prediction ab out it: “You’ve got a team that’s going to run (SMU) and a team that’s going to put the balling air (Pitt), so it should beagok game. I’m going to sit in stands and enjoy it. I’ll bewatAl ingone team that I builtandiiiit| team that I’ve played against. HOW ABOUT CRNCUN for immediately after BONFIRE rockin blues nov 23 in rumours $3.SO at door & MSC box office DISC basement production IXT. CHRISTMAS BREAK? 5 days — 4 nights airfare & accommodations $ 298 00 Come by Old South Restaurant (Kroger Center) 2404 S. Texas for details The Texas . gam defeatec ■exas-Arlingt ®ial meet lu Bturday nigh I Although tl allies from :fs, the Agj. length outd exas A&M’s i aced first ii ^ mSC Ouxfct Centen CHR0S7m/IS WORKSHOP: ETCHED ORNAMENTS STAINED GLASS ORNAMENTS In this .class you will learn the technique of etching glass and make spectacular Christmas tree ornaments in'a two hour lesson. All workshop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Monday, December 6 Time: 5:00-7:00p.m. Instruction Fee: Student $7 Non-Student S8 Learn to make beautiful stained glass ornaments in a three hour easy lesson. You will choose between the traditional candy cane or Christmas star motif. No experience needed. All work shop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Wednesday, December 8 Time: 6:00-9:00p.m. Instruction Fee: Student S9 Non-Student $10.50 BOOT STOCKINGS PINE CONE WREATHS Learn to make colorful Christmas stockings. Start a new family heirloom, the Texas boot Christmas stocking. All workshop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Thursday, Dec. 9 Time: 7:00-9:30 p.m. Instruction Fee: Student $8 Non-Student $9.25 Popular, decorative pine cone wreaths will be tauaht in this class. All workshop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Wednesday, December 8 Time: 1:00-3:00p.m. Instruction Fee: Student S6 Non-Student S7 HOLIDAY CALLIGRAPHY LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINTING CHRISTMAS CARDS In this class you will learn to letter your own elegant envelopes, invitation, and holiday cards using the beautiful art of italic writing. All workshop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Tuesday, December 7 Time: 7:00-?:00p.m. Instruction Fee: Student S5 Non-Student S6 In this class you will learn to hand cut a linoleum block and print it in a short work shop. All workshop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Thursday, Dec. 9 Time: 1:00-3:00p.m. Instruction Fee: Student S5 Non-Student 56 CERAMIC COOKIE ORNAMENTS CHRISTMAS BANNERS In this class you will decorate ceramic repro ductions of holiday cookie cut outs. These ornaments add a beautiful old fashion flavor to your home. All workshop supplies are in cluded in the class fee. Day: Monday, Dec. 6 Time: 6:00-8:00p.m. Instruction Fee: Student $6 Non-Student $7 Learn the basic, beautiful art of gothic let tering to make decorative fabric banners for display in your home. All workshop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Monday, December 6 Time: 6:30-9:30p.m. Instruction Fee: Student S9 Non-student S10.50 BREAD BOARDS GIFT ACCESSORIES Learn to make functional cutting boards. Those practical cutting boards can be used for bread, cheese and holiday gifts. All work shop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Tuesday, December 7 Time: 7:00-9:00p.m. Instruction Fee: Student S8 Non-Student $9 In this class you will make an accessory scarf, men's tie or BBQ apron. Using permanent dyes you will learn the simple technigues of deco rating your project with your original idea. All workshop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Tuesday, Dec. 7 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Instruction Fee: Student $10 Non-Student $11.50 BREAD DOUGH ORNAMENTS BATIK BALL ORNAMENTS Learn the art of making bread dough tree orna ments, these beautifully colored ornaments are easy to make and last for years. All workshop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Monday, Dec. 6 Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m. Instruction Fee: Student $5 Non-Student $6 Learn the art of batik to create soft fabric ball ornaments. These colorful holiday orna ments will enhance your tree decorations. All workshop supplies are included in the class fee. Day: Wednesday, December 8 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Instruction Fee: Student $8 Non-Student S9.50 REGISTRATION BEGINS 10AM MONDAY NOVEMBER 29 IN THE CRAFT CENTER 845-1631 1 1