The Advocate-Messenger from Danville, Kentucky • Page 11

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1979 THE ADVOCATE-MESSENGER, DANVILLE, KENTUCKY 11 Rice warns Bengals about 'letups' guard where both veteran Glenn Bujnoch and rookie Barney Cotton were injured. They are the play messengers, and the Bengals began sending in plays with the tight ends late in the Houston game. "We're in a critical situation," Rice said. "Cotton is definitely out for Dallas and Bujnoch is 'wait and If he can't play, we'll move Mark Donohue over there, and that will leave us with only (rookie) Max Montoya as backup on either side." The Bengals coach didn't guarantee that quarterback Ken Anderson will be back in action, but he came pretty close. overtime 30-27.

It was their fourth straight defeat of the young National Football League season. "I told them in our team meeting, I was encouraged by our big plays and we made some very big plays," Rice said. "I said I didn't want them to get used to losing, that we can't listen to all that 'young club' talk. "The time is now, and we've got to make things happen. We've got to overcome what I call 'letup The Bengals are going to have to make things happen this Sunday against Dallas without much depth at left "I think Ken will be ready, and if he is, he'll start," Rice said.

Anderson, who will play wth a protective vest, is practically free from the pain of a lower back injury he suffered in the New England game. The Bengals operated last week under rookie Jack Thompson. Rice said he seven quarterback sacks suffered by Thompson were his own fault. "It's just inexperience," Rice said, "not stepping up in the pocket when the rush is on, when the people downfield are covered and releasing too late." 1 Venable football. "He thought I was as good as some of the backs they had up here," Venable said.

"He told me that last year. I had confidence I could play up here if I came. "It kind of surprised me, though, to get to play this early in the season. I didn't knowwehadso few backs. After two games, Venable is Kentucky's third leading rusher, averaging 32 yards a game as a back-up to tailback Chris Jones.

He has sprinter's speed and one wonders how long he can be kept out of the starting lineup, but Venable seems content to learn the Kentucky system in a reserve role. "Right now, I'm comfort proving able," he said. "I'm not saying I wouldn't want to start, but this is the way the team needs me. I don't think me or Chris either one could hold down that one position by ourselves." Venable has been hampered so far by a string of minor injuries. The latest was a mild ankle sprain before last week's Indiana game.

Despite the injuries, he seems to have adjusted to college competition. "It's a lot of hard hitting," he said, summing up the difference between college and the preps. "I think the coaches prepared me well. We had a lot of contact drills before the first game, but it's definitely a big change." He also found that college tit, -v rr- i. TONIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING CAMP NELSON.

KY. 8:15 PM. JOE CLARK MUSIC HALL MAIN EVENT 6 Man Tag Team John McKay emerges as a new god By WILL GRIMSLEY AP Special Correspondent "Dump McKay in Tampa Bay." That was an exhortation blared on automobile bumper stickers and t-shirts throughout the Tampa Bay area in 1977 after John McKay's Tampa Bay Buccaneers had lost 26 straight games in the National Football League. "Go for said other disparaging fliers while posters surfaced depicting a sinking Pirate ship. Florida newspapers were full of letters from disenchanted fans, urging that the coach of the NFL's expansion team be subjected to every mode of medieval torture.

It was enough to send even the strongest man scurrying back to the safe haven of college football, such as the University of Southern California where the laconic, silver-haired gridiron tactician had solidified his base as a builder of traditional national champions. "If this keeps up, I may have to don a fake nose and mustache," he quipped. He didn't mean it for a second, and it never became necessary. He has emerged as the new god of the pigskin worshipers in the sunshine belt. The once scorned Buccaneers, Tampa Bay's first major sports franchise, now have gone 4-0 in the new season with a punishing 21-6 victory over the highly rated Los Angeles Rams.

And Tampa Bay people are wildly delirious. It hasn't been an easy road for McKay. Critics lambasted him for his draft choices that cost the Buccaneers the services of such stars as Tony Dorsetl and Earl Campbell, now rated two of the best ball-carriers in the NFL. McKay bit his lip, took another puff on his cigar and went his way. Now his critics are feasting on barbecued crow.

In the May, 1977, college football draft, McKay chose his former USC running back, Ricky Bell, over Dorsett, Pittsburgh's highly touted Heisman Trophy winner. Critics called it the fumble of the age. Bell, 6-feet-2 and 220 pounds, has grown in confidence and skill as have other Bucs and is performing comparably with Dorsett, who runs for the Dallas Cowboys. He has 253 yards in 56 carries compared with 162 in 39 carries (excluding Monday night's game) for Dorsett, who missed the opening game because of an injured toe McKay swapped his No. 1 draft choice the following year to Houston for a tight end Jimmie Giles and a draft pick the Buccaneers used to draft quarterback Doug Williams.

The Oilers used the pick to snare Texas' hard-running Heisman winner, Campbell. No comment on film by SEC office LEXINGTON, Ky. tAFi Kentucky football Coach Fran Curci says the Southeastern Conference returned "without comment" the school's film of its 15-14 season-opening loss to Miami of Ohio. The film was shipped to the SEC -office in Birmingham. Ala to back up a protest of an official's call that cost the Wildcats a touchdown with four seconds to go.

Linesman Norbert Acker-mann of Knoxville, called a clipping penalty against Kentucky tight end Jim Campbell on Miami's 2-yard line just seconds after he signaled a touchdown on Chris Jones' 13-yard run. Kentucky kicker Tommy Griggs then missed a field goal attempt that also would have won the game. Curci claimed the film showed Campbell did not make contact with Miami defender Alvin Hall, adding he thought Ackermann mistakenly assumed there was contact on the play. The Enforcers Frankie Vale VS. Jeff Pittman was a key defensive performer for Danville last week.

Pittman had two fumble recoveries and another key tackle in the Corbin game. He is expected to be in the thick of the action against Henry Clay. (A-M Photo) Danville to play Henry Clay Friday CINCINNATI (AP) Cincinnati Bengals coach Homer Rice has urged his team to beware of letups. That's right, not letdowns, but letups. "That's what happened at Buffalo," said Rice, referring to the Bengals 51-24 loss to the Bills earlier this season.

"We let up and we stayed letup. "It was different against Houston. We had our letup period, but we came back. We were going strong late in the fourth quarter. We took the game to them in the overtime." The Bengals squandered a 24-point lead last Sunday and lost to the Houston Oilers in Thomas By CHARLES WOLFE Associated Press Writer LEXINGTON, Ky.

(AP) Thomas Venable was a football whiz at Somerset High School, gaining over 3,000 career yards. Now, as a Kentucky freshman, the former all-stater is proving he also can play with the big boys. Venable has seen plenty of action in Kentucky's first two games and figures to see plenty more on Saturday when the Wildcats meet rugged Maryland in Commonwealth Stadium. All this is testament to the good judgement of Venable's high school coach, Johnny Cain, who urged his young star not to shrink from the challenge of major college Evans named LOUISVILLE, Ky. AP) Louisville defensive tackle Lamar "Toot" Evans has a lot to toot about today: he's The Associated Press' National Defensive Player of the Week.

Evans, obviously pleased by the announcement, was overwhelmed with applause and hugs from his teammates and Coach Vince Gibson after word of his selection arrived. Evans smiled, then moved over to the post-practice running program with his companions on the defensive line. The honor came not because of Evans' achievements at tackle, where he is still a reserve behind Dan Dihtzeruk and David Drachman. It came because he blocked three punts in Louisville's 22-19 victory over Cincinnati last Saturday. Two led to touchdowns and the other was a touchdown, giving Louisville, in effect, all its points.

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"I'm running as hard as I can. Now I've got to get my eyesight, to look for the openings," Venable said. "In high school, I was relaxed and running came natural. Now I'm a little tense and my relaxing will come with a little playing time." Another problem, he admitted, has been a touch of homesickness. He has not returned to Pulaski County since school began.

"I really miss it," Venable said. "I know I'll get a warm welcome when I do go home because I've had hometown people calling me and writing me and encouraging me to do well." GIRLS Children under 12 $2.50 General Admission $3.00 Phone 345-3140 WRESTLING EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT Cefekate 0illlSSIlUAJI Mi Nose guard Tim Cornet! sparks the Blue Devils' defensive team. Frank Hare, 218-pound linebacker, also offers problems for HC opponents. "They have a solid football team with good size," commented Harmon "They run from the wishbone and the I twin set. They will also go unbalanced at times." Danville and Henry Clay have hooked up in many close and hard fought football games over the years.

This Friday's game could well beanuthei dandy. Both teams appear to be capable offensively while defense is a question mark. Henry Clay has yielded 82 points while scoring 87. Danville has given up 98 points Sophomore Kelvin Alcorn is the Admirals' top defensive player while showing 32 solo tackles and 17 assists in five games Todd McAnly is next with 24 tackles and 21 assists Roger Turner follows closely while show ing 27 tackles and 16 assists Mike Hill has been credited with 17 tackles and 19 assists Other leaders are Kevin Caudill, Joey Griffin and Paul Chaney. The Admirals will be in good physical condition for this week's game with the exception of Bobby Bell A shoulder injury has put Bell on the doubtful list for Friday The' Henry Clay game will be the foui lh straight awa contest for the Admirals "It sure will be good to get back home next week," said Harmon "It seems like we have been away forever Currently showing a 2-0 district record the Admirals will play three straight district games at home beginning with Woodford County on Thursday.

Oct 4 "We need to turn in a good performance this week to get in the right frame of mind for what is ahead of us." explained Harmon "The next three weeks will be vitally important for us By BILL VAUGHT Sports Editor It has been feast or famine for the Danville Admirals in the first five games of the season. In three games the Admirals have scored a total of 118 points but in the other two their output has been zip. In the season opener Danville feasted on Russell County 39-22 But then came a famine against Tates Creek when DHS lost 21-0. The Admirals then feasted on Harrison County 36-24 and Bourbon County 43-17. But last week it was back to famine as Corbin blanked the locals 14-0.

Danville is hoping this will be feast week as the Admirals travel to Lexington for a meeting with the always tough Henry Clay Blue Devils. Gametime is set for 8 o'clock "We would like to think this would be another feast week for us," said Danville coach Steele Harmon "But we know this will be a real tough game for us." Henry Clay has had an up and down season while posting a 3-3 record The Devils lost 7-0 to Campbell County in their opener but bounced back the next week to nip Woodford County 15-13 The Devils edged city rival Bryan Station 9-6 before losing 20-14 to Somerset. Henry Clay-then posted an impressivp 28-14 win over Richmond Madison. Last Saturday night the Blue Devils lost a 22-21 heartbreaker to a good Franklin County team. "Henry Clay has shown lots of im provement since its season opener," explained Harmon "They are a strong offensive team and our defense will have to be ready." The Devils have a good quarterback in Tom Beauchamp, who can run and throw They also have a break away type runner in Lewis Phillips.

HC's power runner is 212-pound fullback Dwayne Stephens Witii Uo Uftete PRICES ARE LOW! SELECTION ISGOOD! SERVICE IS GREAT! AND AN EASY THING-TO DO BUSINESS WITH US" FORD-MERCURY DANVILLE no pre ference Reds have CINCINNATI (APi -Most Cincinnati Reds players don't care whether they face Montreal or Pittsburgh in the National League playoffs. "I just want to face one of them," concluded outfielder Dave Collins The Reds are in first place in the National League's Western Division and. if they clinch their race this week; they would play the Eastern Division winner, either Pittsburgh or Montreal. There is a preference as to they i the Expos i have more of a righthanded hitting team than Pittsburgh Concepcion countered this by suggesting that the Reds three right handed starters could better face Pittsburgh's lefthanded power of Dave Parker and Willie Stargell "It's academic if you don't get good pitching." said pitcher Tom Seaver. "Likewise, if you get good pitching, you can play against any body which stadium the Reds jvould prefer.

"I really like Montreal, but I see the ball better in Pittsburgh." shortstop Dave Concepcion said. "I'd rather play in Pittsburgh because I see the ball better there," said Ray Knight, who went on to add that the issue is not cut-and-dried "Our pitching staff is predominately right-handed, so 1 think it's better suited for Montreal We have three righthanded starters and or.