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Page 10/The Baltalion/Tuesday, October 11,1983 Not all blame is on Biles Oiler fans like resignation United Press International HOUSTON — Houston Oil ers fans initially cheered the news Monday that head coach Ed Biles had resigned, but play ers and fans did not put all the blame for the team’s woes on Biles. “I can’t blame Eddie com pletely,” said Kenneth Griffin, whose business holds 110 season tickets. “I give him some credit. In two years someone will reap from what he’s done. But now, there’s no leadership out there. “Enthusiasm lacks. We wanted to see enthusiasm out there. If they try hard and lose, that’s one thing. But lack of en thusiasm is another. Even the rookies did not have the enthu siasm of a rookie. They should be fired up.” that’s happened to the Oilers in two years.” “Since the Bum (Biles’ prede cessor, O.A. “Bum” Phillips) got fired, the organization has been in a state of turmoil,” Murray said. and 0-6 so far this season. The last game the team won was a 23-21 win over Seattle Sept. 19, 1982. Phillips is now the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. But 7-year season ticket hol der Doug Murray called the res ignation “the greatest thing “It can’t be totally be blamed on Eddie. He inherited a lot of old players who were in the twi light of their careers. A little new blood now would not be bad.” Some of the players arriving at the regularly scheduled team meeting Monday were angered- by the news. Others seemed sur prised. EVERYONE IS PICKING UP ON PILOT PENS WATCH OUT FOR THE STUDY HALL SNATCHERS They know that the 890 extra fine Pilot Razor Point marker pen writes ^ as smooth as silk. And ^ the custom-fit metal collar helps keep that point extra fine page after page. That's why when it comes to a Razor Point, it's love at first write. Biles, 52, announced Monday that he had chosen to quit be cause he felt he was had become a public “punching bag” and felt like he had enough. He had been considering quitting for several weeks and said his res ignation was immediate. “What the hell’s going on here?” asked linebacker Greg Bingham, who was a strong sup porter of Biles. Rookie guard Bruce Matth ews said, “Eddie definitely got the raw end here.” Biles’ record since taking over the head coach job when Phillips was fired in December 1980 has been 7-9 in 1981, 1-8 in 1982 Wide receiver Mike Renfro said, “He definitely got (abuse) but he’s the boss and he’s sup posed to get it.” Too much Rice coach Ray Alborn to retire, cites lack of school commitment United Press International HOUSTON — Ray Alborn, a former Rice football captain who married a cheerleader and returned to lead his col lege to their best record in years, Monday resigned under an avalanche of Tosses and an apparent non committment by administra tors to big-time football. Red-eyed and on the verge of tears, Alborn said he would remain at the 3,200-student private school through this football season. “I plan to work like the de vil to win the next five games,” he said as he stood outside the office which he has occupied for six years. “When you don’t win, someone’s got to take the rap. And the first person is the head coach,” he said. Alborn, with five games re maining, has a 13-48 record at Rice — a school that has not fielded a winning football team since 1963 in the com petitive Southwest Confer ence. Alborn’s 1980 team had a 5-6 mark, encouraging alum ni and fans that Rice might turn things around. But last season the Owls were 0-11, and this year a 22-21 win over Southwestern Louisiana is their only victory. Rice administrators recent ly held meetings to discuss the future of Rice football, and out of that President Norman Hackerman said the school was committed to maintain a SWC team. But he stopped short of saying the football program would be beefed up. This season, Alborn was told he would have to play a “home” game against Arkari sas at Little Rock, Ark., yL by Ka Batta Ifhe key mie agains make more money, a mo«t 1 y, e conlI Alborn blasted publicly as for am | in or si rhsinrf* Qt a virtnrvwi ■ a o. saking a chance at a victoryi» as a&M the school could pay fot | rr j|i said “women’s volleyball." Jference l' Alborn did not commentin his resignation letter abom that committment, which k I has openly criticized in thtBousshutt P ast - ■quarter!); [In previ pntTeaff i defensiv “In light of the events oftlit past few days, it appears cb that I do not figure in tht plans for the future," Alboa said in his letter. Alborn becomes the Rice coach since Jess Neelyrt Each of [e their c Tn Rice co adage s: lecke coni n assort me Cody ( tired in 1966 to leave the heai |nl! at any gi coaching job. The team’ste record since 1963 is5-5-’ $0 Notional Sponsor of MDA/Jerry Lewis Telethon Texas A&M Bookstore Memorial Student Center 845-8681 David Meece OCT. 12 7:30 pm BRYAN CIVIC AUDITORIUM S‘ / /.(>(' ftf/ro tier •S./.Cf 1 at rfmi t SCRIPTURE haven IBRAZOS VALLEY CHRISTIAN BOOKS Oiler aides Dalton, Studley favored to take Biles’ place United Press International HOUSTON — Defensive coordinator Chuck Studley and offensive coordinator Kay Dal ton appeared to have the inside track Monday to replace res igned Houston Oilers head poach Ed Biles. man Bob Hyde said an announcement might be made as early as today, an off-day for the players. o add u feie defen . 1 10 g el departures after the lyszs son in which Biles was critidift for failing to delegate respom bility. United Pr NEW YOl li the oven' Oilers officials said no announcement was expected until today because their atten tion was directed to possible player trades before the 3 p.m. Tuesday interleague trading deadline. Studley and Dalton con ducted team meetings and workouts as usual Monday. Biles, in announcing he was leaving, said he would make no suggestion of a successor but that he hoped Studley and Dal ton would be considered. Oilers General Manager and Executive Vice President Ladd Herzeg, who was to select the new head coach, declined com ment. Biles ’ departure in the middle of the season left little time to seek a replacement from outside the organiza tion. Studley, 54, is a native? r :I un ^ ni Maywood, Ill., who played®| ,0 P c<> e l lege ball at Illinois. Hepreviout l lia, j on ’ ly coached for the San Francs E l is k* iec 49ers and the Cincinnati Bt | e ^ ole * a ‘ gals in the pros. In college,k 1 ^ ~ . coached at Massachusetts asF 1 1 Cincinnati. Kpi'f Dalton, 51, has pro ha coaching experience intll. v - • • Canadian Football League»t|!: | ( , ()9 the Montreal Alouettes an British Columbia Lions. He«i|>q e | )| ^ ml an assistant with the Denta 1 since Broncos, Buffalo Bills and Kail miamm( sas City Chiefs. Biles’ departure in the mid dle of the season left little time to seek a replacement from outside the organization. Team spokes- Both are in their first years with the Oilers. Both were hired by Biles after several coaching He is a Moab, Utah, naui who played for Colorado Staiij Before going to Canada,!! coached for Trinidad Slat Western State and Colorado. TC United P INCINN | and rool ■ back McDonald's MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU WINDOW INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS fV\ ■ McDonak I ■ I fchdowns Monday i fgh Steel ■over tl oh n son Ining inte At University Drive Now on S. Texas Ave. McDonald's "Inded for Jline. Jol BREAKFAST EVERY isideline MORNING lN ar vet At Manor East Mall r! \\ touchdi IM GAMEPLAN ENTRIES OPEN SWIMMING:Get ready to take the plunge because Intramural Swim ming entries open Monday, Octo ber 10. Swimmers will compete in the preliminaries on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. The top eight competitors in each event will advance to the divisionals which will be held on Wednesday, Octo ber 26 at 7:00 p.m. Then, on Thurs day, November 1 at 7:00 p.m., the top eight male and female times will compete regardless of divi sions in the All-University Swim Meet. Divisions include: Fish, Corps, Men’s and Women’s Dorm, Men’s and Women’s Independent, CoRec and Masters (25 years and older). Sign up today in 159 East Kyle! PUNT, PASS & KICK: Come try your hand at the IM Punt, Pass & Kick Contest. The Contest entries open Monday, October 10 and close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19 at the event site. The event will be held at the Penberthy Intramural Complex, and footballs will be provided by the Intramural Office. Please supply your own tees. There’s no entry fee so rush on ove to 159 East Kyle and add your name to the line-up. RACQUETBALL DOUBLES: Double your pleasure with Intra mural Racquetball Doubles. Sign ups begin today, October 24 with A, B, C and Recreation levels of competition available. Check the bulletin boards outside the Intra mural-Recreational Sports Office after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20 for your play schedules. INDOOR SOCCER: What has 7 players, is played indoors, and keeps you on the run? Indoor Soc cer!! On Monday, October 10,en tries open with a $15.00 entry fee per team. Round robin league play will be scheduled in Classes A, B, C and Recreation. The schedules may be picked up at the team cap tains meeting Thursday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. in 164 East Kyle. “GINSUS,” won the Aggie All-Niter Men’s Volleyball Tourney. The team was inadvertantly left out of last week’s McDonald’s Intramu ral Highlights. ith 1:2( LONG DRIVING CONTEST WIN NERS IM GAMEPLAN ENTRIES CLOSE The Intramural Long Driving Contest was where the action was at on Wednesday, Sep tember 28. Forty-three contes tants turned out to determine who had the longest drive. Each participant received 3 attempts to drive down the 230 foot wide range. The ball had to land within the width of the range to be accepted as a qual ifying drive. In the men’s competition, the winning drive of 275 yards was swung by Jim Taylor. The women’s champion, Kim McClean, drove the ball a dis tance of 171 yards. A big thanks goes to the student workers who helped run the contest and to all the swinging golfers who competed! VOLLEYBALL: Get set" lo | some volleyball action and signuf before entries close on Tuesda) October 11. Play begins Mondaf October 17, and for a $15.00eririj fee your team can be in on the W Dorms recieve points for Classas A, B, and C so enter your today in 159 East Kyle. |ed Sch' gh 30 ar n the sid Cincinn ith 1:54 '<tnge foi Ig field g "e the int incinnat [-yard fiel would h Jim Taylor won the men’s division of the Intramural Long Driving Contest with a drive of 275 yards using the “Cooper Whip.” Jim is also this week’s winner of our McDonald’s “Be Our Guest” Award. He can pick up his B.O.G. card, good for a free McDonald’s meal, in the IM-REC Sports Office, 159 East Kyle. WOMEN S FIELD HOCKEY TOURNEY Fthe ball PRESEASON VOLLEYBAllTounced TOURNAMENT: Tuesday, 0# |"icinnat ber 11, is your last chance to slji I s points i up for the Preseason Volleytia! Ion a 41 Tournament. Bounce over to 15! Pack by n East Kyle and enter your team iff a 1-ya the tournament. The entry I pson. $5.00 per team. Tournament pla) »t was Jo wil be held Friday, OctobetH fe beini through Sunday, October 16, art s|j ne use 1 division winner will recieve a leal' . (t ' picture. IM REC SPORTS CALENDAR Wednesday, October 12 7:00 pm, Field Goal Kicking Contest at Kyle Field Thursday, October 13 5:15 pm, Volleyball captains’ meeting, 701 Rudder Tower 5:45 pm, Preseason Volleyball captains’ mtg, 701 Rudder 7:00 pm, Flickerball captains’ meeting, 164 East Kyle Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16 All Day, Preseason Volleyball Tourney in East Kyle All Day, Women’s Soccer Club at the Central Florida Tournament in Orlando, Florida Saturday, October 15 2:00 pm, Men’s Soccer Club at Baylor Tournament All Day, Men’s Rugby Club at Heart of America Tourney Saturday, October 15 through Sunday, October 16 All Day, Water Polo Club hosting the Aggie Water Polo Tournament at the Indoor Pool, TAMU The Texas A&M Women’s Field Hockey Club hosted a field Hockey Tourney on Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2. Six teams—Houston Club, Houston Lone Stars, St. John’s, Fort Worth Country Day, Tulane, and Texas A&M-- -competed in the tourney. On Saturday, Texas A&M beat Fort Worth Country Day 3-2 and then lost to Houston Club 2-1 later in the afternoon. Texas A&M was victorious over the Houston Lone Stars Sunday Morning with a score of 4-1 and then in the afternoon championship game, Texas A&M was edged out by St. John’s 2-1. The final standings were: FLICKERBALL: Don’t let Hi# ball fly by without you! Entrytof® are available in 159 East Kyleurtl Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 pH The cost is $10.00 per team, will kick off Wednesday, Oct# 19 at the Penberthy Intramurf Complex. pedjohr |tion wh( BOWLING SINGLES:Gotten “spare"? Then remember toe# Bowling Singles by Tuesdaf October 11. Participants must# up for the qualifying roundg art pay a $2.30 fee for the first ga# The tournament begins M October 17, so come by 159 EaS Kyle and get “striking! CCMING SOON HORSESHOES SINGLES AND DOUBLES WALLY BALL TOURNAMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. St. John’s 2. Texas A&M 3. Houston Lone Stars 4. Fort Worth Country Day 5. Tulane 6. Houston Club McDonald’s Intramural Highlights is sponsored each Mondaf in the Battalion by your local McDonald’s Restaurants at Uff versity Drive, Manor East Mall and on Texas Avenue. Storiesaff written by Leslie Martin and members of the Intramura! Recreational Sports Staff. Photos are by Tom McDonnell Mark Riesz.