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Friday, November 13, 1987/The Battalion/Page 9 BATTALION FOOTBALL FORECAST Hal Hammons Asst. Sports Ed. Loyd Brumfield Sports Editor Doug Hall Asst. Sports Ed. Anthony Wilson Sports Writer Tammy Hedgpeth Sports Writer d.p. Cartoonist Texas A&M vs. Arkansas Aggies by B Aggies by 2 Aggies by 3 Aggies by 3 Aggies by 7 Aggies by 21 TCU at Texas Frogs by 7 Horns by 1 Homs by 7 Frogs by 2 Homs by 1 Frogs by 14 Rice at Baylor Bears by 13 Bears by 3 Bears by 10 Owls by 1 Bears by 6 Bears by 7 Houston at Temple Cougars by 7 Owls by 6 Cougars by 13 Cougars by 4 Cougars by 9 Cougars by 7 Michigan at Illinois Wolverines by 10 Wolverines by 1 Wolverines by 6 Woverlnes by 10 Wolverines by 1 Wolverines by 7 Indiana at Michigan State Spartans by 14 Spartans by 2 Spartans by 10 Spartans by 14 Spartans by 2 Spartans by 7 Iowa at Ohio State Buckeyes by 2 Buckeyes by 3 Hawkeyes by 3 Hawkeyes by 1 Hawkeyesby 6 Buckeyes by 1 Penn State at Pitt Nlttany Lions by 1 Lions by 1 Panthers by 7 Panthers by 2 Lions by 2 Nlttany Lions by 1 Auburn at Georgia Bulldogs by 6 Tigers by 1 Bulldogs by 1 Bulldogs by 6 Bulldogs by 4 Bulldogs by 1 Alabama at Notre Dame Tide by 3 Irish by 5 Irish by 1 Irish by 8 Irish by 10 Irish by 1 Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Oilers by 6 Oilers by 3 Oilers by 3 Oilers by 3 Steelers by 5 Oilers by 3 Dallas Cowboys at New England Cowboys by 6 Patriots by 7 Cowboys by 6 Patriots by 3 Patriots by 7 Patriots by 3 Last Week's Record 8-3-1 6-5-1 7-4-1 5-6-1 5-6-1 7-4-1 Overall Record 81 34 4 (.704) 78-38-4 (.686) 78-38-4 (.672) 76-40-4 (.655) 76-40-4 (.655) 74-41-4 (.638) Red Raider fans avidly support Dykes despite average record LUBBOCK (AP) —There’s noth ing like a record cotton crop and a victory in Jones Stadium by a favor ite son to send optimism blooming in the South Plains. The Red Raiders’ home football season is over, but Spike Dykes’ de but offers much hope for the future. Maybe no head football coach in Texas Tech’s history has had Red Raider fans pulling for him on such a deep, emotional basis. “Fans out here just love Spike,” said Robert Walker, a longtime Red Raiders’ backer. “It hurts them when Tech loses now just because Spike is like family. It’s like a member of the family has taken a blow. “If Tech wins, then it’s grand mother’s night out on the town be cause everybody is so happy. Spike’s success makes the whole city happy.” William Taylor Dykes is an open- collar country boy who was born in Lubbock and waited 28 years to be come a head football coach of a col lege team. As the football gods would have it, Dykes got a job where his roots are — Lubbock. “These are the kind of people out here you’d like to spend your whole life around,” said Dykes, who was el evated from defensive coordinator to head coach when David McWil liams went to Texas. “It’s a great uni versity and a mighty fine part of the country.” The Red Raiders have defeated Colorado State, Lamar, Texas A&M, Rice, Tulsa and Texas Christian in Lubbock this year. The only Jones Stadium downer was a 31-0 loss to Arkansas. With a 6-4 record, the Red Raid ers were expecting an Independence Bowl bid should they defeat the Houston Cougars in the Astrodome in two weeks. The general impression is that Dykes did more than expected in his first year, knocking off the defend ing champion Texas Aggies. A vic tory over Houston would lift Tech to 4-3 in the conference and a first divi sion finish. “Tech’s team was very prepared for us and did a good job,” said A&M Coach Jackie Sherrill. “It was an excellent coaching job.” Dykes’ forte should be recruiting West Texas players where the Red Raiders have lost out recently. “There are a lot of good kids out here,” Dykes said. “And we’ve got to get them to survive.” Dykes has always survived nicely. He was coaching in the Rio Grande Valley one day when Darrell Royal called and told him a job was available. “We didn’t talk salary,” Dykes said. “If you want a salary, drive an 18-wheeler from Los Angeles to New York City.” Dykes has captured fans at the weekly Red Raider luncheons with his homespun humor: Examples collected by Sports In formation Director Joe Hornaday include: • On 5-3 Tyrone Thurman, “He’s an overachiever and puts egg on your face.” • On defensive end Ricky Boy- saw, “If you are hanging over Niag ara Falls on a rope and you’ve got one dime to make one call to get someone to pull you up, call Ricky.” • On linebacker Tony Durden, “He’s as tough as the back end of a shooting gallery.” Dykes’ Red Raiders are as rough as a Panhandle back road but they lack size. And he needs more of them. “We’ve got to get some depth,” Dykes said. “We don’t have great numbers anywhere. The size of our team is a lot less than really good teams we play.” Asked to rate his 1987 perfor mance, Dykes says, “Not too hot. We lost a game when we weren’t ready to play (Arkansas) and that’s the fault of the head coach. “We lost poise in the third period of the Texas game and a head coach has control over those things. “The Red Raider people have really rallied around this year and I just hope they are rewaraed one of these days,” he added. Make a splash. The MSC Opera and Performing Arts Society presents "Singin' in the Rain” at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Piovember 17 in Rudder Auditorium. Based on the MGM film classic, this delightful Broadway musical features dazzling sets, gorgeous costumes, intricate dance steps and yes, a genuine rain storm on stage. Spirited songs like "You Are My Lucky Star”, "You Were Meant For Me”, "Good Mornin", and, of course, 'Singin' In The Rain” are sure to make you smile. There are still a few seats available for this splashy musical. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. MSC Box Office • 845-1234 • Dillards Ticketron Visa and MasterCard accepted. O'limnrwl Student C enter • le\«is l ni\ersit\ • ftov-U • t olletie^t.ilion T\ 77844>ni Don't miss a lick. The Tony Award winning hit musical "CATS" is coming this year. The only way you can be sure of getting a seat is to buy season tickets to the MSC OPAS Theatre Series. "CATS” has consistently sold out during its 6 years in London, 5 years on Broadway and wherever the American touring companies stop. With only three performances here, tickets are going fast. "CATS" isn't the only hit in this year's Theatre Series. Season ticket holders will be assured of seats to "Singin' in the Rain”, Beehive ", Marcel Marceau and "Frankenstein ". Season tickets to the MSC OPAS Theatre Series are available through November 17. Order today and you won't miss a lick. MSC Box Office • 845-1234 VISA and MasterCard accepted! Opera and Performing Arts Society => N U , mori«il Niulcnt C euti i • levis AK'i l niwrsiu • hoy I I ctp N.ilion I \ 77rt44 ARE YOU HAVING GOOD SEX? See Dr. Ruth Westheimer Live And Find Out How Sexually Speaking with RUTH Friday, November 13th, 1987 Rudder Auditorium 2:00 p.m. Advance Ticket Price: TAMU Students: $4.00 Add $1.00 Public: $5.00 Day of Program