Banner Graphic, Volume 20, Number 275, Greencastle, Putnam County, 27 July 1990 — Page 8

THE BANNERGRAPHIC July 27,1990

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Sadler hopes to spring Law in all-star game

By STEVE FIELDS Banner-Graphic Sports Editor INDIANAPOLIS A year ago the nation’s top high school quarterback, Rick Mirer of Goshen, stopped off on his way to Notre Dame long enough to lead the North All-Stars to a 41-6 victory over the South in the Indiana High School Football All-Star Game in the comforts of the Hoosier Dome. Things have really flipped since then. MIRER, OF COURSE, is at Notre Dame this fall. And Wendy’s has replaced the Murate Shrine Temple as sponsor for Saturday’s 24th annual North-South Indiana High School Football Game, which will kickoff at 1:30 p.m. in Butler University’s Butler Bowl (located beside Hinkle Fieldhouse). And this year the South All-Stars have the nation’s top-rated player, Sheridan High Schoofs Brett Law. JUST IMAGINE, THE nation’s top high school running back rushing repeatedly through holes created by an offensive line whose smallest player is South Putnam High School’s 6-foot-5, 230-pound Jeremy Sadler. Law raced to a national record 952 career points while leading Sheridan to two Class A State Championships over the last four years. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Indiana University recruit scored at least six of those points and rushed for at least 181 of his record-setting yards at South Putnam during the 1988 Class A Semistate Game. Sheridan won that contest 29-0. South Putnam’s Sadler played both offensive and defensive tackle in that semistate contest. But Saturday, from his offensive tackle position, Sadler hopes to sprint Law

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First Citizens uses power

Crystal Hendershot, Rose Newgent and Kelly Emberton hit home runs Wednesday night while leading First Citizens Bank to a 19-4 victory over Happico in Putnam County Women’s Softball League play at the Big Walnut Sports Park. In addition to Hendershot, Newgent and Emberton, those

Vita Plus wins contest

Vita Plus scored five runs in the second inning and never trailed again en route to a 13-6 victory over Dairy Castle Thursday night in the only reported Senior League game from the Putnam County Girls Softball League. Also at Big Walnut Sports Park, Berry’s Law Office and Gould’s Market played, but results can not be published because only players’ first names

Not all Colts want Dickerson

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) - ndianapolis Colts tackle Kevin Call finds teammate Eric Dickerson’s talk offensive. Dickerson fulfilled his threat to boycott the opening of training camp for veterans Thursday. The team is considering a five-day notice that could lead to Dickerson’s suspension. CALL, FOR ONE, wouldn’t mind that a bit. “From the things that he’s said, my personal opinion is we don’t need him,” Call said. ‘‘After you bad-mouth somebody like that, what are you going to do when this guy shows up? How’s that going to react with other players.” Dickerson has frequently criticized the offensive line, which includes Call, saying running behind it is an invitation to injury. “AFTER TALKING TO other people around the league, he’s done it to other people,” Call said of Dickerson’s criticism. “I’ve finally just come to the point where he’s just going to keep saying things and I’m just going to go out and do my job. Sure I had some bad times last year in some games, but I don’t think it was a consistent thing where I was messing up.”

South to issue equipment South Putnam High School football players will be issued equipment at 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to coach Mark Wildman. Players in grades nine through 12 should bring their completed IHSAA Physical ExaminationParental Consent form at this time.

free for a few touchdowns. “IT’S NEAT TO watch him run because everybody is trying to tackle him,” Sadler said blocking for Law. “He’s really slippery. He’s really quick in pads, but slippery is the best way to describe him.” Law recently played in the national East-West All-Star Game in Nevada. In just one half, he rushed for over 70 yards and scored the game-tying touchdown in the second half. But from Sadler’s description, Law won’t rule South’s offense. Head coach John Broughton of Pendleton Heights has the South All-Stars playing a run-and-shoot offense, one usually associated with a passing attack. Plus, one of the South assistant coaches is former South Putnam coach Bob Gaddis, known for pass-oriented offenses. SEYMOUR’S JASON STAHL and Richmond’s Marty Noufer are expected to share the quarterback duties. Rori Chaney, who threw for

with two or more hits for First Citizens include Kelly Urton, Lisa Wood, Stephanie Welty, Darcy Hendershot and Mindy Hyde. Wood and Welty each ripped a triple and Hyde, Newgent and Urton had doubles. First Citizens, now 4-7, will be playing in the ASA Semistate at Terre Haute Aug. 4 and 5.

were reported, no last names. Berry’s Law office won the contest by forfeit because of a thrown bat. Missy Vickous and Angie Gorham led Vita Plus to victory. Vickous drove in one run with a triple and Gorham drove in a run with a double. Vickous, Missy Cline, Sara Williamson and Car - rie Roush each had two or more hits. Jill Billman led Dairy Castle with a triple and RBI.

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ERIC DICKERSON Not in camp

Unsigned veterans concern Call more than Dickerson, who will be ordered to report within five days or risk suspension without pay for the entire 1990 season. “I think it’s very important for Randy (Dixon) to get in here. He’s going to be working with somebody new on the left side (of the offensive line,” Call said. DIXON IS ONE of the eight unsigned veterans who remain absent while they negotiate a contract.

2,057 yards and 21 touchdowns while leading Tri-West to the Class 2A State Tournament championship game, will play defensive back. Noufer compiled nearly identical statistics with Chaney while leading Class 5A Richmond. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound Noufer completed 103-of-187 passes for 2,070 yards and 26 touchdowns. Stahl, a 6-foot-4, 195-pounder, led Seymour to a 7-2 record last fall. “It’s about fifty-fifty,” Sadler said of the run-pass mix. “There is a lot of tackle and guard cross blocking. CROSS BLOCKING sometimes creates timing problems for linemen not used to playing together. “The run and shoot seems like it’s set up to run real smooth. Everybody is working real hard together, so the timing isn’t much of a problem,” Sadler said. Tough practices have given Sadler an opportunity to test his battered knees and get used to playing against defensive linemen his size. “It’s like going out and playing a game right off the bat,” Sadler said. And he admitted the South AllStars were hobbling around “like a bunch of old men” after the first couple of practices. ‘THE DOWN LINEMEN are so much quicker. Usually they’re just big. Coming from a single A school, it’s a big change,” Sadler said. Just like last year, South’s AllStars are expected to face a potent passing attack from the North AllStars. Manchester’s Andrew Cornell threw for 2,591 yards and 31 touchdowns while completing 59 percent of his passes. And when he hands the ball off,

80-less

CHICAGO (AP) The retirement of coach Bo Schembechler will not keep Michigan’s Wolverines from being favored to win a third straight Big Ten football title, this time under Gary Moeller. Conference coaches Thursday considered Michigan the team to beat with Illinois having the best chance of dethroning the Wolverines. Michigan State and Ohio State also received title considerations. “THE TRANSITION FROM Bo to Mo will be a smooth one,” said Indiana coach Bill Mallory. “I don’t know how much difference there is between Bo and Mo,” said Purdue’s Fred Akers. “I told Bo I wish you’d stayed and the players had gone,” said Minnesota coach John Gutekunst. “Michigan will be there and Illinois will be there because of its defense. Michigan State is consistent and Ohio State is up and coming.” MOELLER SAID THAT defense wins games 85 to 90 percent of the time. “Illinois has the strongest defense in the Big Ten and the team to beat,” he said. “Ohio State is getting better and Michigan State always plays good defense. I expect Michigan to be up there.” Moeller knows he has a tough act to follow. “Winning three championships in a row is a darned hard thing to do. Replacing Bo is hard. Everyone will be asking what Bo would do in

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KEVIN CALL Offended by remarks

“I know this kind of thing takes time,” Call said. “But it’s important that Randy get here as soon as possible. It’s also important that we get (defensive end) Jon Hand and (linebacker) Jeff Herrod in because I think the defense might have to carry us a little bit until the offense gets rolling.” “We will send the five-day letter,” general manager Jim Irsay said of the notice the club will send Dickerson. “There’s not much to

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Future DePauw University teammates Tim Hedrick (front) and Jeremy Sadler (back) shoot a little pool between practices for the 24th annual Indiana North-South High School Football All-Star Game. Hedrick, from New Palestine, is a 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive tackle, while Sad-

Fred Moore of Class 2A state champion Fl Wayne North Luers knows what to do with it Moore,

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South Carolina receives light penalty from NCAA

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Attorney Joe McCulloch believes he knows why South Carolina’s football program escaped NCAA sanctions stemming from its steroid scandal: institutional control. All along, McCulloch said that would be the top issue the NCAA Committee on Infractions would consider when taking up South Carolina’s case. He was apparently correct. “I think they have been impressed with the institution’s concern, which is demonstrated by its response to problems,” said McCulloch, who helped to write the school’s response to the NCAA. “It’s a two-part process control and response. “Things will inevitably go wrong under the Murphy’s Law theory and the Committee on Infractions recognizes that. They want to know an institution is

different situations. “I HAVE TO have Gary Moeller Ideas,” said Moeller. “I will throw the ball more because of the defenses. People expect us to win and the players expect to win.” Illinois has lost quarterback Jeff George to the Indianapolis Colts of

say at this point. It’s either come in and play or don’t We’re not engaging in any extension talks or any contract talks.” HE SAID DICKERSON will be fined $1,500 for each day he remains absent. “To fulfill the contract is the only option that we see is available. If he doesn’t then we’ll have to look at other alternatives that we will do,” Irsay said. Dickerson has said at various times that he wanted to be traded, planned on retiring and that he wants a raise over die $1.45 million he’s scheduled to receive in 1990. CALL, MEANWHILE, SAID he’s takes Dickerson’s criticism of the offensive line as a personal attack “That’s what hurts the most,” Call said. “He’s told Chris Hinton things about me last season that I found out through a roundabout way and that’s wrong. He’s a man. I’m a man. Tell me to my face if you’ve got a problem with what I’m doing.” “ERIC HAS MADE his decision and he has to live with it. Maybe he’ll come to camp. He’s a great player and we need him here.”

ler, from South Putnam High School, is a 6-foot-5, 230-pound offensive tackle. Both are expected to start in Saturday’s 1:30 p.m. game at Butler University in Indianapolis. (Banner-Graphic photo by Steve Fields)

the state’s No. 3 ball carrier with 2,045 yards and No. 5 scorer with 188 total points, rushed for 261

going to deal with things seriously, immediately and decisively.” While the football program escaped sanctions Thursday as a result of its steroid scandal, the NCAA still has minor concerns about the oversight of the athletic department. But there was no question the NCAA’s announcement lifted a cloud hanging over the school since a first-person article by exSouth Carolina defensive lineman Tommy Chaikin in October 1988 in Sports Illustrated. Chaikin, who played at South Carolina from 1983 to 1987, wrote that as many as half the players on the 1986 team used steroids. But the infractions committee didn’t let the school off scotfree.

the NFL. If George were back, the Illini would be the team to beat in the Big Ten and a strong candidate for national honors. Without George, the Illini are still a factor because of a strong defense anchored by Moe Gardner. COACH JOHN MACKOVIC

NFL expansion plans limited to two teams

NEW YORK (AP) sted in buying an expansion football franchise? If you’ve got a spare SIOO million or so and can wait a couple of years, why the NFL may be able to accommodate you. Whether you get the team, however, will depend more on your city and its ability to support pro football than it will on you and how deep your pockets are. Trying to read between the lines of Thursday’s NFL expansion status report, officials of cities bidding for teams saw plenty of positives. Charlotte thinks two straight NFL preseason sellouts gives its city the expansion edge. Jacksonville figures an 82,000-seat stadium, already in place, just waiting for a team, is its advantage. Baltimore, St. Louis and maybe even Oakland are probably counting on an attack of conscience. For its part, the NFL was playing it cozy. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue

yards and scored three touchdowns against Tri-West in the the 2A title game.

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expects Illinois to be a strong contender but added the Big Ten will be more than a two-team race. “Ohio state is the team to keep an eye on,” said Mackovic. “Ohio State has an experienced quarterback in Greg Frey and they have a third-year team.” Mackovic said not to overlook Michigan State because of its defense and that lowa could be the most improved team in the league. IF OHIO STATE is a contender, the schedule could favor the Buckeyes. “I like our schedule,” said coach John Cooper, whose Buckeyes get both Michigan and Illinois at Ohio State this year. With Schembechler gone, Hayden Fry of lowa is the new dean of Big Ten coaches. Fry expects Illinois and Ohio State to put pressure on Michigan and Moeller. “WE EXPECT TO have one of our better defensive teams at lowa,” said Fry, “but Illinois has the best defense in the Big Ten if not in the country.” Fry is one of the coaches that thought the transition at Michigan might not be all that smooth. “I have high regard and great respect for Moeller, but he still has to do it,” said Fry. “Bo was unique and exceptional.” Michigan State coach George Perles said Michigan and Illinois are the teams to beat “I hope we’re in contention and don’t count Indiana out.”

would say only that two-team expansion by 1993 was “a realistic objective,” and that the location of new teams would depend “solely on the potential for communities to support an NFL team and not on the identity of potential •ownership of teams. Individual ownership of new teams will not be determined until after the expansion communities have been selected.” “We are encouraged that there has been formal movement toward a timetable for expansion,” said Mark Richardson, the son of ex-NFL wide receiver Jerry Richardson and general manager of Richardson Sports, which is spearheading Charlotte’s effort. The city unveiled plans for a 70,000-seat stadium this week. Officials at Touchdown Jacksonville also are optimistic. “It will be a dogfight, but we like our chances and I wouldn’t count us out,” Arthur “Chick” Sherrer told the Florida TimesUnion.