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Thursday, September 27, 1973
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Professionalism Enters Big Eight
The Big Eight conference has taken a step toward becoming a professional football league. Money, it seems, has become more important than the tenets of scholarship, team play and fairness that are supposed to be inherent in college football.
Athletes, if considered good enough, are getting a helping hand in qualifying for an
athletic scholarship and, therefore, the team.
a helping hand. The Sooners were hardest hit, receiving a two-year ban and the loss of television appearances during the 1974 and 1975 seasons.
In August, the Big Eight put Colorado and Oklahoma on probation for giving just such
Last week two Oakland graduates, one a former All-America football player and one an attorney, filed suit in federal court to demand that the team lift their alma mater's probation.
The suit contends that the penalties are too severe and would result in the loss of a franchise.
The suit forced the NCAA to act and they rightly upheld the Big Eight ruling.
It is hoped that the courts will not do anything to lessen the penalties levied by the conference and the Big Eight. The academers are encouraged to take pride in prestige and money to the Big Eight through their appearances in bowl games. But that should not grant them immunity from a violation such as changing a player's transcript to a higher grade. In the University of
In 1972 the NCAA put the University of
CHULA VISTA, Calif.-Wilt Chamberlain, a National Basketball Association star since 1959, has signed a reported $800,000 a year contract to coach and play for the San Diego Conquistadors of the NBA, in association, the club appended Wednesday.
Wilt Makes the Jump, Signs $600,000 Pact
By BOB EGELKO Associated Press Reporter
Dr. Leonard Bloom, owner of the Q's,
announced the signing at a news conference.
Exact terms of the contract were not announced. Earlier it had been reported Chamberlain would be offered a three-year lease, and the entire part of the money to be paid by the ABA.
A spokesman for the San Diego team said Chamberlain, who quits the Los Angeles Lakers for the switch to San Diego, is ex-CEO of the 1974-74 season. Bloom, a dentist who founded the Q's last year, said, "When I acquired this franchise I promised the i would bring superstars to the San Diego Clippers it just is the first. There will be others."
"I've been assured of good, very long
Chamberlain," the Conquistadors, said
Wilt said he never had seen the Q's play but had seen Kentucky, Indiana, and Utah and "they probably would be standouts in either league."
"I've always had an apprehension with coaching. I hope my alleged run-ins with coaches will help me avoid some of the pitfalls. My thinking is--you don't try to handle basketball players you handle horses and animals."
The conference was in suburban Chula Vista, where Bloom plans to build a 20,000-seat stadium to be ready by the 1974-75 season.
In the meantime, Wilt and the San Diego team will play at the 320-seat Community Stadium.
One final point in the OU grads' suit was that the probation would deny Oklahomaans the privilege of watching their team on the tube.
Chamberlain's reported salary with San Diego would double that he received from Los Angeles.
My heart cries for the people of Oklahoma. That they should mourn the loss of television exposure instead of trying to win against being committed by their school indicated. Some people would like to see a new National Football League division, the Big Eight.
The 7-foot 1-inch veteran joined the lakers for the 1968-69 season in a trade from the Celtics.
He averaged 20.5 points that season but in the 12th game of the following campaign he tore knee ligaments and didn't return to action until playoff time.
Chamberlain played all the following season as the Lakers won the NBA title for the first time since coming to Los Angeles in 1967. Philadelphia team had won the title in 1967.
Reportedly, the huge pivot man had signed a $1-million contract covering five years with the Lakers when he arrived. His attorney, Sy Goldberg, maintains that since the five years have passed, his client is not under contract to the Lakers.
Gophers Continue To Stress Passing
Kansas football and basketball teams on probation for the same type of violations committed by OU. OU KSU suffered the loss of revenue and loss of goal for their teams.
Quarterback John Lawing looked impressive throwing to receivers Keith Fahnhorn, Mike Jones, Vince Fuller and Dale Hentricksen as the Gophers prepared to meet the Jayhawks at Lawrence, Kan., Saturday.
MINNEAPOLIS Minn. (AP) -For the second day in a row the Minnesota football Gophers emphasized the passing game in their workout Wednesday.
The loss of funds will undoubtedly hurt Oklahoma, but it is it said that football money should be needed to support higher learning. Perhaps it is this pressure that forces responsible people into illegal activities to improve their teams.
Dennis Cummings and Todd Randall alternated at strong safety in the defensive
If the Kansan's prognosticators are correct this week, the Big Eight teams will have another banner day. Only Oklahoma, the team posed by top-pranked USC is picked to lose.
This week's picks:
The Big Eight Conference uphold the Kansas football predictions last week by winning all seven games. The only game which provided any thrills was the first in the series, when Buffs had to score in the last two minutes for a come-from-behind 28-25 victory.
Nebraska 37, Wisconsin 12
The Badgers have lost two heart breakers and things only get worse against the "Huskers."
Southern Cal. 21, Oakland 19 This should be one of the best games of the season. The Trojans' experience on defense and attack had advantage will decide the final outcome.
Sooners Only Loser In Weekly Kansan Poll
North Carolina to win. The Tigers defend the street in their two victories but will have a little trouble with the A.C.C. co-favors, who were upset by Maryland last week and will play here next season.
Missouri 25. North Carolina 14
Oklahoma State 43, Southern Illinois 3
The Salukis have given up too many
Kansas 28. Minnesota 10
points in their previous losses. The Cowboys have been awesome on both offense and defense.
Iowa State 23, Arkansas 18
The Razorbacks haven't recovered from their two previous losses and their offense has only scored six points. The Cyclone offense appeared strong in last week's victory over Idaho.
If the Buffs are ever going to live up to their potential, this should be the week they'll do it. After being on the road for two weeks you'll normally return home and find it a nice place to居.
Colorado 23. Baylor 14
Kansas State 22, Tampa 14
The Wildcats still have a sputtering offense. They won't defend they will find the second try. If they a year more enjoyable one than the first.
The quickness of the Jayhawks' defense will overcome the size of Minnesota's offensive line and shut off the Gophers' running game. David Jaynes had a super game against their secondary last year. Nothing has changed except that the defense must be more resolute this year after giving up 219 yards to North Dakota last week.
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