University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, January 31, 1973
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Bernhardt, Palmer
'Hawk Linemen Go in Early Rounds
By EMERSON LYNN
Kansan Sports Editor
The "Year of the Linemen" prophesy struck home yesterday as Jayhawk linemen, Roger Bernhardt and Gery Palmer, were selected as prospective pros
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in the early rounds of the two day National Football League draft.
Bernhardt, Rochester, N.Y., senior and offensive guard for KU, was the first Jayhawk selected. He was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers late in the third round.
Palmer, Kansas City Mo., senior, was selected in the fourth round by the Bears.
The pro draft, which ended at 8 p.m.
seven round, seven round,
ill continue today.
Both players were understandably happy
with their position. They leaned forward to the battle in the open.
"I really didn't expect to go that high," Bernhardt said. "I'm really excited about the whole idea. Baltimore has a good ball club.
"Thethey have been consistent winners with a lot of potential and have always demanded pride and discipline on their team."
Although he is excited about the prospect of jumping to the prow all Bernhardt is afraid of.
"From now until I report for training camp the second week in July, I will be working out with weights, and trying to gain about 20 pounds without losing any speed or ability. It's now or never, and it has to be my best effort."
Palmer, the outstanding KU defensive tackle for the past two seasons, expected to go in the four round, as he did, but he did not start. He was also an offensive line, as he was told he would be.
Palmer thought the Colts was a young team that was consistently on top. He said he considered Baltimore a place where he had a good chance to play.
Palmer rationalized his optimism, saying that he had contacted Jim Bailey, former KU football player and starting defensive tackle, who had led the strength of the offensive line-u-
"Jim said that they had traded their center to Houston and had only three offensive line positions that were solid at the moment. If that remains the case it might be an opportunity for me to play quite a bit my rookie year," Palmer said.
The step from college athletics to the pro's and the rookie year weed out many of the players as they try to determine if they fit the mold of a pro player.
"In either case, I'm happy to be in the position that I'm in."
Steve Lawson, KU student and starting guard for the Cincinnati Bengals, has made that transition. He explained part of what Bernhardt and Palmer may go through in their first year as professional football players.
Roger Bernhardt
"What usually troubles the rookies the most is the pressure they will be subjected to and the coach's demand that they learn to make certain formations quickly." Lawson said.
"In college the athlete has four years to
Amundson 1st Big 8 Selection; Rogers Picked by San Diego
George Aramundson, rated the best running back in Iowa State football history, and Heisman Trophy winner John Rodgers, the little game-breaker at Nebraska, were the first Big Eight players selected Tuesday in the National Football League draft.
Amundson went to Houston as the 14th player chosen in the first round, and Rodgers was selected by San Diego as No. 25. Deadly as a kick returner, running back was second in scoring for his smallness - 5 feet 8 and 17 pounds - was a factor in his not being chosen earlier.
"But that's nothing new for me to face," he said. "In the long run it's up to me to prove myself anyway. I'm determined to make Diego people that they made a good choice."
Seven other Big 8 stars—four from Oklahoma, two from Nebraska and one from Colorado—were selected in the second round. New Orleans grabs defensive end
Amundson, 65 and 220, rushed for 1,316 yards in 1971, then moved to quarterback to fill a team need in 1972. He finished fourth nationally in total offense, with 430 yards rushing and 1937 passing. With his size and height, he expected to be a running back in the pros.
By The Associated Press
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Outscoring Oklahoma State 21-7, in the opening minutes of the second half behind the hot hand of junior A Eberhard, Missouri rolled to an 8-0 victory over Oklahoma State Tuesday night before 2,000 fans at Gallagher Hall.
Eberhard, scored the game's high of 24 points, and Mike Jeffries finished with 12 points, eight of which came in the second half.
Missouri, ranked seventh in the nation, led only by a point at the half but came on strong in the second half and finished with a 51 per cent field goal shooting average. He recorded their record to 1-8 and 3-2 in the Big Eight. OSU fell to 1-8 and 1-5 in the league.
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mature, with the athlete usually being the star his last year. In the pros it is a job, and the rookies are expected to be able to step into a position and do a good job immediately. That's all the pros are—a bunch of stars.
Derland Moore of Oklahoma; Cleveland took speedster Greg Pruitt, two-time All-American running out of the Oklahoma wishbone-T; Los Angeles took defensive linebacker Willie Harper; Cincinnati took tight end Tiahleigh Chandler; Detroit took Oklahoma Leon Crosshite; and Oakland drafted Nebraska defensive tackle Monte Johnson.
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"After the player has been contacted by the club that has chosen him, contract negotiations begin. If the player is a big name in football it may take months to be set up so not as well known the contract may be seen." You don't just depend on the person and the position.
Two other Nebraska stars and one from Kansas were snapped up in the third round. Baltimore chose Nebraska running back Bill Oeds and the New York Giants took Cornhuser middle guard Rich Glover, a two-time All-American who won both the Outland and Lombardi trophies last season as the top lineman in college football.
Most pro scouts feel Glover at 6-1 and 234 is too small for defensive line play in the NFL and will have to try at linebacking. Glover disagreed.
awards and was the best lineman in the country. A lot of linemen were picked in the first round. Though they were a lot bigger, I think it was the pros and be an asset to some team."
In the fourth round, Bernhardt's teammate, tackle Geyer Galer, was grabbed by Baltimore, and wide receiver Joe Wylie of Oklahoma went to Oakland. Tom Branahan, Oklahoma center went to Louis in the Ohio state, and England took Nebraska couple Doug Hurd.
"Although offence linemen are lowest on the pay scale," Lawson said, "they still, on the average, may look forward to a yearly salary of between $2,000 and $25,000."
Kansas offensive guard Roger Bermhardt was another third-round choice, going to Pittsburgh.
Here is a list of National Football League draft selections from Big Eight Conference schools and other colleges in Iowa, Oklahoma, Alabama, Missouri and Kansas;
When the players have completed their contracts, the differences in pay will be evident. Quarterbacks receive the most and the offensive linemen, the least amounts.
"After all," he said, "I won all those
"There will be no more big bonus babies like Donny Anderson or Namath—the leagues have merged, set up rough pay and have no need to pay such high prices."
Professional football, with all its glamour, still cripples many of the athletes. Pressure and the ability to learn quickly can make a difference. Learn the learn of the game of survival. Lawson said.
"Once an offensive lineman begins playing he can look for an average life span in the pro's of eight years." Lawson said. "The offensive linemen can look forward to the lowest pay and the longest playing span in the war in the trench."
Mayor Jake Garn wired International Olympic Committee president Lord Killiann that "the lack of financial aid guarantees makes it impossible for our city to issue an invitation to the IOC" when it meets Sunday to select a site.
Salt Lake City Withdraws Bid For Olympics
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City withdrew its bid Tuesday to host the 1976 Winter Olympics, but there remained a city might compete as a prospective site.
Salt Lake City had been selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee Jan. 4, over three other sites as the designated U.A. area to host the games. There had been fears that U.S. hopes of hosting the games might be weakened if the site was few days before the site was to be selected.
But a USOC spokesman said Tuesday the IOC had informed the USOC another U.S. city could bid "providing it had the blessing of the USOC."
The spokesman said the USOC was trying to get its officers together to discuss what happened in 2015.
George Amundson, Iowa State running back
Hermann Tremper winner Jake Hudson. Nebraska
Kelly Wade won Carolina.
SEBASTIAN
Darland Moore, Oklahoma defensive end, by New
York
Orlean
College Bullard, Oklahoma running back, by Cleveland,
Cullen Brush. Colorado defensive back, by Los Angeles.
Davis, Caleb. Colorado defensive back, by Creswell.
Crossey, Oklahoma running back, by Jeter. Al
Chauncey, Oklahoma tight end, by Cleveland.
Al Chancho, Oklahoma tight end, by Cleveland.
Bill Olds, Nebraska running back by Baltimore.
Alan Glover, Nebraska defender, in New York
Mets.
Roger Bernhardt, Kansas offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Fourth Round
Gry Paimer, Kansas offensive tackle; by Baltimore
John Lohmeyer, Emory State defensive tackle.
Kansas City
Tom Gerdene, Northeast Missouri wide receiver, by
Atlanta Hooks, Central State, Ohio, running back, to Detroit
Joe Wylie, Oklahoma wide receiver, by Oakland. Fult Round
Serenity Round
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Serenity Round
*Small House, Farm, Estates Neck, or San Francisco*
**Seventh Room**
NU's Rogers Drafted 25th; Judge Upholds Conviction
Fifth Bound
Doug Dumber, Kentucky by New England.
Robert Rush, Oklahoma state, by St. Louis.
Dave McCurry, Iowa State defensive back, by Miami.
Girl Bound
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Arthur Moore, Tulsa, defensive tackle, by San Francisco.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- For Heiman
sunday, the Chicago Bulls Tuesday's
news was both good and bad.
Houston.
Ken Jones, Oklahoma offensive tackle, by St. Louis.
A few hours later Lancaster District Court Judge Hugh Herbert Rubin upheld the 30-day jail term which the Lincoln Municipal Court had ordered for Rodgers for operating a motor vehicle last year while his driver's license was under suspension.
The Nebraska star was a first round choice of the San Diego Chargers, and the 18th overall pick.
Rodgers' attorney told Ronin the case will be appealed to the state Supreme Court, whereupon the judge ordered a stay of the trial and ordered football star's continued freedom on bond.
fame he had received as Heisman Trophy
the law must be upheld until he is
upheld without exception.
An appeal to the Supreme Court would decisive adjudication of the case for several years.
Ronin told Rodgers he was aware of his great ability as a football player and the
Regarding the pro football draft, Rodgers said the fact 24 players were chosen ahead of him obviously reflected a lack of competition among the youngsters, "but that's not quite new for me to face."
"In the long run it's up to me to prove myself anyway. I'm determined to prove to the San Diego people that they made a good deal, and I will down there and you can't knock that."
"It'll bet some of those other pre teams who play against me picked me before I'm through playing."
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Missouri All-America candidate, by 24 points last week after playing in one less game. But a 29-point outburst against the Iowa State Cyclones gave Adams a total of 359 points and a 22.4 average, four percentage points over Brown.
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