he Stale Hew * a •. ,'s ,■ Special Supplement to the State News Friday October 20, 1978 SPECIAL STATE NEWS SPORTS SECTION MSU v. Indiana By JOE CENTERS Stadium. the Spartans from a share of ings. ed 283 yards in 71 carries, and State News Before Spartan coach Darryl the Big Ten title last year. The Rogers said that his team Darrick Burnett who has rush Sports Writer Hoosiers and Spartans Dattled was badly beaten in that game ed 79 times for 276 yards. The MSU football team, Rogers even had a chance to savor his first big win in his to a 13-13 tie in the sixth game and they were lucky to get out Indiana kicker David Freud vhich bounced back into the three years at MSU, the name of the season, and that tie left with a tie. has been perfect in 15 kicks so tig Ten race with its 24-15 win Indiana, and the word letdown, MSU one-half game behind "They tore us every way but far this season (12 for 12 on iver Michigan last week, will lost Indiana Saturday in a 1:30 popped into his head. co-champions Michigan and loose," Rogers said. "I think it extra points and three for three And it was Indiana, who kept Ohio State in the final stand- was that game that turned on field goals). lomecoming contest at Spartan around our season." The Hoosier defense is led by After that game, the Spart¬ Joe Norman, 6-foot-l, 211 ans went on to win their last pound linebacker, who has five games for their third-place made 74 tackles, more than MIKE KLOCKE Big Ten finish. double the number of stops This year the Hoosiers, tike made by any of his teammates MSU, are 2-3, 1-1 in the Big Ten. They have one big win so The Spartans, as usual, will be led by quarterback Eddie far this season, a 14-7 victory Smith and his aerial show. Finally title Washington, last year's over a race Rose Bowl winners. They also got clobbered 69-17 by Nebras¬ Smith, who completed 20 of 36 passes for 248 yards against | ka the Michigan, was named college ;, following week. football's offensive player of the ? Can you imagine if the Nov. 25 clash between going to be a race. And it's not going to be a Indiana has shared its week for his performance by ! Michigan and Ohio State was anti-climatic? two-team race. And, hey, that's good for quarterback duties between Sports Illustrated. He was also* conference football. Scott Arnett and Tim Clifford. Maybe a game for third-place? named AP's Big Ten player of? You may think it's just a matter of time before Arnett has completed 20 out of Perhaps that's going a tittle too far. But here the week. Michigan and Ohio State pull away from the pack 55 passes for 238 yards and one we are getting into the thick of the conference schedule, and there's still a Big Ten race. In fact, in this race. But a quick glance at the schedules touchdown while Clifford is 15 Smith, who leads the Big Tenjj it isn't even the "Big Two" that are leading the show that Purdue and MSU have very good of 40 for 180 yards and one in passing, is likely to throw the chances to either win or share the title. A tie for touchdown. ball to anyone. Against Michi¬ race . .. Purdue and Wisconsin are on top. the title is a very real possibility at this juncture. The two work-horses for the gan, he completed passes to Michigan still has to be considered the odds-on seven different Spartans, Purdue is now 2-0 in the conference — upset Hoosiers are running backs favorite to win the title, especially with the (continued on page 2) Mike Harkrader, who has gain¬ (continued on page 5) lethargic play of Ohio State this year. But there's State News/Ira Strickstein MSU tight end Mark Brammer (91), who leads the Big Ten in behind Brammer in the league leaders are Kirk Gibson and Eugene receiving with 19 catches, struggles (or extra yardage against Byrd with 18 receptions each. Michigan defender Ren Simpkins in Saturday's MSU win. Right 2 Michigtin Stote News, East loosing, Michigan 'Other' teams catching up with the pass (continued from page 1) team that won the conference by passing — at victories over MSU and Ohio State. In the next least in recent years. four weeks, Jim Young's Boilermakers play And when Woody Hayes goes out and recruits Illinois, Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin. a throwing quarterback you know the trend is Then comes Michigan and Indiana . . . Purdue changing. will most likely be favored to win all but the "It's what I've been trying to tell you, they're Michigan game. (other teams) moving up on us," Michigan coach MSU, meanwhile, has beaten Michigan and Bo Schembechler said after MSU's stunning doesn't play Ohio State. The Spartans have to be 24-15 upset last Saturday. "There's more considered favorites in the remainders of their balance in the conference." Schembechler went a step further by saying games. So what does it all mean? Does this mean there there is more balance all over the country. He really is more equity in the Big Ten gridiron said there are only two super powers in college scene? Most of the coaches predicted more football, Southern California and Oklahoma. balance before the season began. As usual, most And on Saturday, Oklahoma squeaked by with a 17-16 win over Kansas and Southern Cal was people, myself included, didn't believe them. dumped by Arizona State. "Is the balance good or bad," a reporter asked Schembechler. "Bad, very bad," Schembechler said, with a And If you look at the teams laugh. that are making a run at the I think he said it only half-jokingly. perennial powers, there's one common denominator: the pass. BIG TEN STANDINGS BIG TEN Purdue 2 0 0 4 1 0 But the fact is — and the records prove it — that Wisconsin 2 0 1 4 0 1 teams are catching up to Michigan and Ohio Michigan 110 4 10 State. Ohio State 1 1 0 2 2 1 And if you look at the teams that are making a MSU 110 280 run at these perennial powers, there's one Indiana 1 1 0 2 3 0 common denominator present: the pass. Purdue Minnesota 1 1 0 2 3 0 quarterback Mark Herrmann, MSU quarterback Iowa 110 14 0 State News/Robert Kozlott Eddie Smith, Wisconsin quarterback Mike Illinois 0 12 13 2 MSU defensive back Tom Graves (10) breaks up N*Western 0 3 V 0 5 1 Kalasmiki — they're all drop back passers. And a pass in last year's 13-13 tie with Indiana in they're all effective at moving their team via the Bloomington. The tie kept MSU from a share of the pass. SATURDAY'S GAME: Big Ten title. Actually, though, MSU head coach In fact, four teams in the Big Ten threw for Indiana at MSU, 1:30 p.m.. Spartan Stadium Darryl Rogers felt MSU was "lucky" to get away over 200 yards in last week's action. Michigan at Wisconsin with a tie, since Indiana gained almost 500 yards Darryl Rogers startled a lot of people when he Ohio State at Iowa first came to MSU. He pledged to throw the ball Minnesota at Northwestern and outplayed the Spartans. 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October 20. 1978 4 Michigon Stoto N«w», Eo»t Lonsing, Michigon Hectic Sidelines Although it looks like chaos, sidelines are quite organized and referees, the sideline often the huddle on the field and accomplish at that time. The By JEFF MINAHAN trouble, he's coming!" Baker four will then discuss all of the nods in seems like a circus of confusion. begin to make gestures with his Editor's note: Jeff Minahan, a agreement. hands. Bass will immediately alternatives and agree on one At the snap of the ball, the But, in reality, the whole pro¬ senior majoring in journalism, linebacker charges in a blitz cess is quite systematic, and for pick up the call and relay it to play- is the head student manager for the huddle. Reactions the sidelines are the most part, organized. on the MSU football team. Being and the play is stopped for a Reading an offensive forma¬ always uniform and strong, close to the action, he wrote loss. The coaches, especially those tion is a little more difficult for The coaches always react making the calls, are always especially in these tight situa¬ this story from observations the defensive coaches. Some¬ tions. On a bad play, the groans during the MSU-Notre Dame simultaneously in a mixture of asking anyone who can hear for and curses can be heard all the times, they know what to and frustration, exchang¬ the information they must have game two weeks ago. anger expect from a certain forma¬ way down the sidelines. And What is it like on the side¬ ing comments on what went before they can make any tion, but they can never be when the Spartans score a lines during a football game? wrong or who missed an assign¬ decisions. The down, distance sure. On third downs, Dyer will touchdown or make a big play This is a question many specta¬ ment, then instantly begin to to go for a first down, and yell over and over again, on defense, everyone dances. tors have probably asked them¬ analyze the situation, planning location of the ball must be "Watch the draw, watch the There is also a steady stream selves as they sat in the for the next play. In seconds known as quickly as possible. reverse!!" of communication between the bleachers on Saturday after¬ another halfback is on his way Normally, after a great deal The coaches cannot always referees and coaches. And, noons in Spartan Stadium. to the huddle with a play, and of questions, comments and be right, so they are completely contrary to popular belief, it is For just a moment, place the cycle repeats itself. suggestions are shouted at him, aware of all possibilities and not all protest and complaint. yourself down there next to Approximately 30 or 40 sec¬ coach Baker will hesitate ner¬ tendencies. Charts are used The coaches often consult the head coach Darryl Rogers. The onds have passed. vously, then call a play. If listing what the enemy ran in referees for important informa¬ sideline is crowded with a mass This is a glimpse of what goes tion, or plead with them to of players, coaches, trainers on "down there" on the side¬ watch a player who is holding and photographers, all con¬ lines during the MSU football something similar. Player's opinions are respected and wel¬ or centrating on the field and what games, a single play in a game But the referees do receive is occurring. full of this type of action. comed by coaches during the game. For their share of verbal abuse. It is first and 10 on the 20 From the sideline perspec¬ tive. the game is an unending example, in a crucial situation the Spartans And it comes from almost every yard line for the Spartans. mouth the sidelines at one Offensive coordinator Bob stream of incredibly intense, will call time out and quarterback Eddie on time or another during the Baker looks around and finds quick-paced analysis, thought, Smith will come over to the sidelines for a game. Bruce Reeves, one of four decision-making and emotion. discussion. In one instance, during the halfbacks used to run plays in And it is all as exciting as MSU-Southern California game to the huddle. Grabbing him by anyone could imagine. in Los Angeles, a back judge the shoulder pad, Baker calmly The MSU sidelines are split previous weeks on certain failed to see two Trojan players says, "OK, here we go," and in half, with the offense on one Rogers is nearby, he may downs and situations. For ex¬ in motion at one time before the after stopping for a quick side, and the defense on the change the call or make a slight ample, under a column headed moment of careful considera¬ other. Similarly, the coaches adjustment, but in most cases, snap of the ball, and the play "3rd and short", is listed every resulted in a touchdown for the two are in agreement. tion, he gives Reeves a play. split up, half on the sidelines play the other team ran on a use. Before Reeves even reaches and the other half upstairs in Often Rogers will run down third down with under four the sidelines and shout a play to For five minues, coach the huddle, Rogers is speeding the pressbox overlooking the yards to go for a first down. toward Baker asking him what field. The two groups are in Baker which he wants called Rogers, flanked by coach Chis¬ Both Baker and Dyer will mar and a chorus of 50 or so constant communication by after the play has been sent in. play he called. More often than often consult notes written on players unleashed a wave of not, it is the same play that phones, which they rely on The play will frequently turn small cards which they have verbal protest that the referee quite a bit. out to be the one Rogers Rogers had in mind. In the next carefully prepared during the will not soon forget. 10 seconds, at least three more The entire area is very wanted. week. These notes contain any¬ Such incidents are indicative crowded because the players Down on the defensive side people will ask Baker what play thing from enemy weaknesses of the high level of tension was called. bunch up as close to the field as the scene is basically the same. to little reminders. present on the sidelines The teams break their hud¬ they can to get a good view of Defensive coordinator George Dyer, sporting the Player's opinions are re¬ throughout the game. dles. At once, the coaches begin the game. The referees are continuously warning the play¬ headphones which keep him in spected and welcomed by Decisions must be made in a to analyze the enemies' defen¬ coaches during the game. For sive formation. Immediately ers to back up off the white constant contact with coaches split second, and their conse¬ to make room for coaches Walt Harris and Sherman Lew¬ example, in a crucial situation quences are monumental and they know „whether the play area the Spartans will call time out and themselves. But seldom are is upstairs in the press box, lasting, putting a lot of pres¬ which was called has a chance and quarterback Eddie Smith sure on those making them. of succeeding, and their reac¬ their warnings heeded. The makes all calls directly from the will come over to the sidelines This fast pace and intense tions reflect this. boundary is perpetually sidelines to signal-caller Dan for a discussion. pressure begin when the first jammed. Bass using hand signals. Rogers sees an enemy line¬ ball is kicked off, and does not backer moving a step farther to With all of the noise from the After a brief moment of Rogers, Baker and coach Ron Chismar will huddle around him end until the final gun sounds. the right than normal. He turns stands, and the shouting going listening to opinions from up¬ to Baker saying. "We're in on between coaches, players, stairs, Dyer will turn and face and each will begin to make Only then do things slow down suggestions as to what play and the coaches relax. should be run. This is the sidelines. A con¬ When this is done, Rogers tinuous mixture of fast-paced will ask Smith what he thinks thought, planning, decisions, should be run, and Smith will screaming, jumping, and action. offer his opinion, usually mak¬ It is a fascinating place to be on ing reference to something he Saturday afternoons, and is has noticed in the defense or definitely the best seat in the what he thinks; the offense can house. Tho teams break their huddles. At once, the coaches begin to analyze the enemies' defensive formation. Immediately they know whether the play which was called has a chance of succeeding, and their reactions re¬ flect this. Rogers sees an enemy linebacker moving a step farther to the right than normal. He turns to Baker saying, "We're in trouble, he's coming I" Baker nods in agreement. Friday, October 20, 1978 5 First of six important games Field hockey heads (continued from page 1) will probably see most of the 38-10, helped their program," His three main receivers, action again this week. Rogers said. "All I know is they tight end Mark Brammer, On defense, MSU is led by come off the ball and run." weekend schedule flanker Kirk Gibson and split end Eugene Byrd, have 55 inside linebacker Dan Bass and tackle Melvin Land. Bass leads MSU's season, which looked so bleak only last week, took a catches between them after the Spartans in tackles with 66 U-turn after Saturday's win Sam Kajornsin's field hockey team is in the spotlight this five games. Brammer leads the and Land is next with 57. over Michigan. The game with weekend as it hosts the seven-team Big Ten championships Comerback Mike Marshall, Indiana will be the first of six Big Ten with 19 catches, while Friday and Saturday at Old College Field. Gibson and Byrd are tied for who intercepted two of Rick important games. A loss any¬ The hockey team, under Amo Bessone, will open its regular where along the line would all second with 18 each. Leach's passes, hurt his back season with a pair of non-conference games against Ohio State Against Michigan, for the in the game and probably won't but end any chance the Spart Friday and Saturday, each beginning at 7:30 p.m. first time this season, Rogers play against the Hoosiers. Byrd ans have of winning the Big Both of the Spartan cross country teams will be on the road Ten. used only two tailbacks for was also shaken up against the this weekend. Jim Gibbard's men's team will journey to most of the game. Steve Smith, Wolverines and is a question If MSU plays its last six Ypsilanti to take on the Eastern Michigan Hurons in a dual who gained 87 yards in 13 mark for Saturday. games like it played against meet today. Eric Zemper's strong women's harriers will be in carries, and Leroy McGee, who "We think Indiana's win over Michigan, those chances will Madison, Wis., in the Big Ten championships. Northwestern (last) Saturday, end. ran eight times for 53 yards, never HAPPY HOURS MON-FRI 1 lam-6:30pm '/i off Drinks, '/j oil Pilckors THIS WEEKEND IN THE HAR . . . BRYAN LEE A THE STREET SHUFFLE RAND SUNDAYS . . BRUNCH 9am-4pm . . 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RT 76 Craig Lonce, 6-3, 246, Jr. ILB 50 Mike Decker, 6-2, 224, Jr. TE 7 Mark Brammer, 6-4, 233, Jr. ILB 49 Dan Bass, 6-1, 221, Jr. QB 22 Ed Smith, 6-0, 174, Sr. CB 1 Jerome Stanton, 6-0, 181, Jr. TB 44 Leroy McGee, 6-0, 197, Sr. SS 10 Tom Graves, 6 3, 221, Sr. u FB Lonnie Middleton, 6-1, 217, Jr. WS 16 Mark Anderson, 6-2, 189, Jr. 23 WR 8 Kirk Gibson, 6-2, 217, Sr. CB 2 Mike Marshall. 6 3, 190, So. PK 53 Morten Andersen, 6-1, 180, Fr. P 19 Ray Stachowicz, 6-1, 190, So. Defense Offense I LE 39 Dave Stewart, 5-10, 220, Jr. A1 Leake, 6-3, 228, Jr. SE LT 88 73 Mike Friede, 6-5, 194, Jr. Gerald Ahting, 6-5, 248, So. LT 92 MG 56 Mel Patton, 5-9, 210, Jr. LG 64 Mark Johnson, 6-3, 248, Jr. N RT RE LB LB 97 94 35 36 Brent Tisdale, 6-4, 229, So. George Doehla, 6-3, 220, Sr. Joe Norman, 6 1, 220, Sr. Aaron Arbuckle, 6-3, 220, Jr. C RG RT TE 50 70 72 83 Mark Heidel, 6-0, 230, Sr. James Wallace, 6-2, 225, So. Doug Peacock, 6-4, 255, Sr. Dan Powers, 6-4, 243, Sr. CB 8 Tim Wilbur, 6-0, 184, Fr. 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All the action is back on Channel 23. free free This Spartan Sports Special is brought WKAR TV delivery delivery to you in part by • • Farm Bureau Insurance Group • East Lansing State Bank • Schafer's Bakeries, Inc. Michigan State University Television Friday, October 20, 1978 9 GERRY SKOCZYLAS play and the "M" students went mals!) crazy. After halftime, U-MTs offense "All right!" screamed one of took the ball, drove 70 yards the two diehards in front of me, and scored like they owned the You just wait 6till "Ricky Leach is gonna give Ed Smith a passing lesson today!!" place to make it 17-7 and the crowd erupted again. (Naturally, I never let the "Only a matter of time now," yo-yo forget that one). sneered one of the diehards in this hoop season! As the game wore on, the Michigan fans were strangely front of me. I was afraid that he was right, too, because it silent as Eddie Smith's golden seemed that all of the momen¬ arm stole the show. Most "M" tum was now with "Yeah, well you just wait sional candidates. pair of "ultimate" U-M fans sat Michigan until basketball season!" fans were content to crush beer and the first half was just a Unfortunately, I had to sit in down in front of us — dressed That was the only reply I the heart of the Michigan from head to toe in cans against their heads a la temporary illusion. Michigan John Belushi from Animal That is, until our offense took could give to an unknown student body, while most MSU paraphernalia topped off by House — an appropriate name the field again. I could almost Michigan fan who snickered fans sat behind the Spartan those incredibly tacky maize- for this part of the crowd. hear Eddie Smith say in the that the Wolve's were going to bench or in the far end zone and-blue beanies. do their usual 56 0 routine Either that or they turned huddle: "OK, boys, air raid time on where the State cheerleaders One of them looked at our their "Neighbors to the North" were. small island of green-and-white against their own team. After again!" and on the first play he Leach's very first interception, hit Kirk Gibson with a 15- before the game in Ann Arbor I was sitting with friends and actually said, "Oh my, we they were calling him names yarder and we were off to the Saturday. from Michigan, who, oddly have to sit near THEM this that would've embarrassed a races. And who was I to argue? It enough, are also State fans, so year." was a classic case of Rocky we were a small island of I mumbled something to the longshoreman. Others face¬ A few plays later, Smith (you going against the champ, comfort in of effect of "pardon my existence" tiously cried out, "Leach for were beautiful out there Eddie, a sea insanity. Heisman!" and we love you for it) hit Mark Daniel in the lions den, or, Now, even though I'm a and turned my attention to the "Give the guy a break," I said Brammer for another TD to perhaps more accurately, tried-and-true Spartan fan who field. A member of the MSU in defense, "he's doing a good make it 24-7 and for all intents David vs. Goliath. would root for his team to the band, who was holding the flag Even though I was resigned bitter, inevitable end, I wasn't of one of the Big Ten teams, job of hitting his receivers — so and purposes the game was what if they happen to be over. The only sound louder to our fate, I still meekly wore about to stand up and sing, "On tripped and fell and the whole wearing green-and-white jer¬ than MSU fans cheering was my "Michigan State" sweat¬ the banks of the Red Cedar ..." Michigan student body was in Bob Ufer crying. shirt to the grudge match, because no matter how much an seys!" uproar. The U-M student body's To me, however, the most which, not surprisingly, had the I'm for MSU, I'm still very fond I'm not saying that this group greatest display of class, how¬ beautiful part of the afternoon crowd buzzing right from the of my teeth. of fans were cruel, but I've seen ever, came at halftime when was not the touchdown passes start. But then something hap¬ Nazi rallies with more compas¬ Zeke the Wonderdog made a or the final, glorious seconds You never saw so much pened that brought out the sion. brief appearance. "Shoot the ticking off the clock when we maize-and-blue in your life. "smart-aleck" in me — a very Now, after State missed a mutt!" was about the kindest had the ball on their ten. Scalpers were selling tickets dangerous quality to have in field goal, U-M's Rick Leach hit thing they said. (My God. these It was with about four for outrageous sums and hawk¬ the Michigan end zone while a bomb on their first offensive people are even cruel to ani¬ (continued ers were pushing everything wearing green-and-white. on page 10) from apple cider to congres- What happened was that a WELCOME . v Buy Your Toam Football f>-I" , 0 0 -'in 0 L3 * 0 .-7T. gf jH23 Jorsoys at ■ " * -r •' • 1'; * . . v . ... « ,-•,** . J'"' *'! 1' i! j»»■ >' t»•»•»»»» M • - »i ... ... *, i •««1111 j J ■ j.. ' SPORTS LITTERING Team Price: *5.50 & *6.00 (lettering additional) LJLJ10UL'; I PL J :. 2227 W. 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MICHIGAN AVE., LANSING, MICH 48912 • (517) 351-2451 Opan Thursday C Friday Nights to 8:30 '•-'Xv/.v 332-8S54 • ••' -v.- ////.■■ ] Q Michigan State News, Eost Lansing, Michigan MSU basketball team already practicing With the football season forging ahead past the "Magic" Johnson, and Gregory Kelser; center midway point Saturday for MSU, Jud Heath- Jay Vincent and guard Terry Donnelly. cote's basketball team is already practicing for Student season tickets were all sold out for the the upcoming cage season. second year in a row, and sellout crowds are The Spartans will have perhaps the most virtually assured for every game this year, prestigious and hardest schedule ever assembled according to officials in the ticket office. As usual, MSU will have practices that are by an MSU team as they attempt to defend their Big Ten title. open to the public. They are held in the afternoon MSU will open its season with an exhibition at Jenison Field House.* fame against the powerful Russian National Spartan coach Jud Heathcote asks that ;eam on Nov. 14 at Jenison Fieldhouse. spectators sit in the balcony around the playing Four starters return from last year's Mideast court, so that the players will not become distracted and so that practice is not interupted. Regional runner-up team: forwards Earvin PARSON'S HAIR DESIGNS Look up to the Professionals at Homecoming Super cuts for guys & girls Parson's Hair Designs 1824 East Mich. Ave. Lansing, Mi 484-9342 •iSr State News/Bunny MSU forward Earvin "Magic" Johnson, shown here in action last season, has already been picked as Moison <>*/,,,e a pre-season All American by Playboy and he will lead the Spartans in defense of their Big Ten title. J; Irony of the win Iroluiing ibr 1 ily » fii I mh f ish & Srofi. Thr Ciotr Slr«li iKonut t IIv Sulihi (continued from page 9) ! minutes to go with the score 24-15 and Michigan had the ball on i their own 35. After stopping an "M" runner on second down, the whole State defense turned and waved jubilantly at the MSU end zone as if to say "Thanks" for the support during the hard times and "let's enjoy this one!" The MSU end zone responded by going completely bonkers. Then, as an encore, big-and-beautiful Angelo Fields made -'v^- FUN Leach eat some astroturf on third down and the whole MSU Somplr mhblrs hum thr ^ defense mauled him in happiness right in front of Bo and — Win .Si hulri I hrrw Borirl If Huild a firth salad fnmi thr dejected Michigan bench. (Mtdrn Oirrnriv whrn dining Fields, Land, Bass, Anderson, Marshall, and the rest of the often-criticized Spartan defense all jumping up and down like kids in a sandbox. (Probation? What probation?) Then, as MSU was running out the clock with about a minute Thr t.iatr Strnk. i r.ilt..Hv "*} liMOlrd l^nung Iom lousing the two diehards in front of me got up to leave. I couldn't in to go, •a nil Hightrav - §9 resist: "What?" I asked, "Rats deserting the sinking ship?" "Save it," snapped one of them, his maize-and-blue beanie drooping. "Yeah," added the other, "why don't you just go back to your Cow College and study cows or something?" My only reply, of course, was an emphatic "Mooooo!!" Finally, after the game, a particularly downcast "M" fan Schuler's ■1 111 M'Hi Thur noticed my glowing "Michigan State" sweatshirt and my "Take 'J 11 In & Srii THAT, Mighty Me-e-e-chigan" smile. 12 'I Sun "Yeah," he said to me and my friends who were basking in the green-and-white glow of victory, "Phi! Hubbard is healthy again this year so YOU just wait till basketball season!" How ironic. 8^Saginaw at Abbott East Lansing ■ Phone 351-4200 Friday. October 20, 1978 11 'U9 Homecoming activities are set for the weekend State News/Ira Strickstein The angry Spartan in front of looking By M ARCIA BRADFORD Theta Chi fraternity Tradition has survived at MSU. Homecoming, an activity which was the winning float has seen years of great popularity, years of declining interest and in last years competi¬ one year of non-existence in 1975, has once again stirred student tion. MSU will be participation. The theme of Homecoming 1978 celebrates the construction of playing Indiana dur¬ Beaumont Tower and is entitled "A Tower of Strength for 50 ing homecoming years." The tower marks the site of College Hall, the first building weekend, October 20- in America erected for the teaching of scientific agriculture. 22. Festivities of this year's Homecoming include contests for the King and Queen and float and banner competitions. David Bartz, a senior majoring in social science, and Margee Behrens, a senior in telecommunications, were named Homecoming King and Queen at the annual bonfire held on the intramural field across from Case Hall Thursday night. The bonfire was preceded by the MSU marching band dividing into squads and marching through streets of East Lansing and residence halls on campus, gathering students in pied-piper fashion to lead them to the bonfire. Several events are scheduled to take place tonight and tomorrow as part of the celebration. • The annual Homecoming Banquet and Dance will be held at | SPARTANS- Kellogg Center from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight. It is sponsored by the MSU Alumni Association. Tickets are $14 per person. • ASMSU Pop Entertainment will present Daryl Hall and John Oates in the Auditorium at 8 p.m. tonight. * • Saturday's activities will begin with the judging of floats and banners from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Only those previously registered with the Homecoming Committee will be eligible. J Before or after the Game...$ | Judging will take place at the locations of the floats and banners. Judging criteria will consist of relationship to the Homecoming theme, originality, construction and composition design, creativity and over-all effect. The top float will receive a traveling trophy. | Good food, pizza and • Alumni bus tours of campus will be given Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. and an Alumni Coffee will be held in the Union from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Landon Field will be the site of a mini pep rally from 11:30 a.m. { Spirits at the ... { to 1 p.m. Saturday. Band members, Homecoming Court will be present provided. • Saturday's pre-game cheerleaders and the and cider and donuts will be ceremonies will introduce the King and I YaVICSITT INN i Queen and announce the winners of the banner and float Open ITI-F: 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun.. 12:00 -jc competition. • Following the game, alumni will meet under their signs in the -k Mil I. Orand River M stadium and a post-game reception will follow in Kellogg Center. Wendell Wescott, MSU carillonneur for 28 years, will present 1 61k. W. of Hagadorn ♦ concerts on Beaumont's 47-bell carillon Saturday and Sunday. + 332-6517 * Student enthusiasm in Homecoming has occurred in cycles throughout the years. One of the contests that has undergone many *★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ changes is the Homecoming King and Queen competition. In 1967 there were 80 contestants vying for the crown of Homecoming Queen. Eight years later when interest declined and the title had been changed from Queen to Homecoming representative, the lone candidate was a one-year-old Laura Anne FOR /NDUIXS ONLY ? Tinning, daughter of two MSU alumni. PILL.OW FURWlTURET IS X; RATED Homecoming returned to its earlier style in 1976 when ASMSU Fnn extra Comfort set up a yearly Homecoming fund to reactivate student participation. A Homecoming Queen was again selected and a new concept, the naming of a Homecoming King was introduced. "The enthusiasm of students for Homecoming activities has risen in the last two years," said Colleen Hennessy, homecoming adviser of the Programming Board. "We hope that this is the beginning of a trend." Elect Jim Pocock State Rep. PILLOW TALK Advocate for FURNITURE Soft line Furniture Center Frandor Shopping Contor M.S.U. 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