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Thursday, September 11, 1986 / University Daily Kansan
Huskers relieved by reprieve
The Associated Press
LINCOLN, Neb. — Now the only obstacles for Nebraska's football team are 10 opposing teams on the football field.
The Cornhuskers were relieved to learn that the National Collegiate Athletic Association subcommittee on eligibility appeals restored the eligibility of 60 players who had been suspended — most for one game, but several for two games.
"It eliminates any outside forces from keeping the team from attaining the goals we had set," senior linebacker Kevin Parsons said. "We don't have to worry about being kept from winning a game because of suspensions."
Most of the suspensions were punishment for the misuse of players' complimentary game passes last season. The school ap-
peaked the penalty Tuesday, and the subcommittee decided later in the day to lift the suspensions.
"It's an example of a situation where the governing body didn't take into consideration the governed," said Parsons, who would have been suspended for one game. The players never had a chance to say what they thought about it, he said.
Stan Parker didn't violate the complimentary pass rule, but the senior tri-captain said the appeal ruling affects him as much as any of the 60 players whose eligibility was restored.
"When one person gets hurt, everyone gets hurt," Parker said. "We need everybody out there for us to accomplish what we want. Saturday's game and most of last week were very physically and mentally demanding."
nounced last week, the sixth-ranked Cornhuskers beat Florida State 34-17 in their opener. Nebraska's next game is Sept. 20 at Illinois.
After the suspensions were an-
Center Mark Cooper said he thought the NCAA subcommittee took several factors into consideration.
"We're all kind of exhausted," Parker said "Having this week and next to prepare for our next game is good because it will allow everyone to get back on track."
"I think they realized it was a much bigger problem — on a national scale — than just at Nebraska." Cooper said. "And since there was no scaping involved, that had an effect. The spirit of the rule was to get rid of scaling and having players get big bucks for their tickets."
3 AFC West teams improve defenses
United Press International
when you talk about defense in the AFC West, the Los Angeles Raiders or the Denver Broncos usually come to mind.
The Seahawks, Chiefs and Chargers are mere afterthoughts.
Form certainly didn't hold in Sunday's season openers, though, as the Broncos and Raiders combined for 721 yards at Mile High Stadium in Denver's 83-36 triumph. Seattle limited Pittsburgh to 146 yards in a 31-0 rout. Kansas City, 21st in defense in 1985, held potent Cincinnati to 283 yards in a 24-14 victory, and the Chargers, the most porous defensive club in the league last season, sacked Dan Marino four times in springing a 50-28 upset on Miami.
"Our defense was outstanding to say the least," said Seattle Coach Chuck Knox after the sixth shutout in Seahawks' history. Ends Jacob Green and Randy Edwards had two sacks apiece and the Seahawks had three interceptions against Mark Malone.
Seattle remains at home Sunday against the Chiefs, who are starting two rookie linebackers: second-round pick Dino Hackett and free agent Tim Cofield. Kansas City sacked Boomer Esiason three times and forced three Cincinnati turnovers.
"We played superb defensively," says Kansas City Coach John Mackovic. "We saw Cincinnati throwing just about everything they could at us — no huddle, multiple formations, singling people up quite a bit; I thought our defense played absolutely as well as we could ask under the circumstances."
The Chargers perennially field the weakest defense in the NFL, but linebacker Billy Ray Smith led an impressive charge against the Dolphins. Smith sacked Marino twice and added nine tackles in San Diego's overwhelming triumph.
Attorney subpeonas tennis star's records
United Press International
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — An attorney yesterday subpoenaed all records of medicines and drugs tennis champion Martina Navratilova may have taken before she allegedly assaulted a photographer during the 1982 U.S. Open.
Marvin Mitchelson, attorney for Arthur Seitz, said he wanted to present the information to a jury at the trial of Seitz's $2 million damage suit against Navratilova that opens Monday in State Supreme Court in Riverhead, Long Island.
Mittelson said the record was important because of Navratilova's $4 million countersuit in which she charges that she suffered bodily injury when she was allegedly attacked by Seitz.
Contacted at his Los Angeles office, Mitchelson said his client had the right to know Navratilova's "physical condition and her ability to withstand injury" at the time of the incident.
He said Navratilova's assault on Seitz was televised. He also said she had written in a published book that the day after the incident she played basketball with her friend Nancy Leiberman.
The subpoena for the medical records was served Tuesday in Manhattan on Renee Richards, who was serving as Navratriva's coach and adviser at the time of the assault. Richards was a nationally ranked tennis player who underwent a sex change operation.
in the damage suit, Seitz says he suffered shoulder, neck, thumb and hand injuries when Navratlativa assaulted him and yanked away his camera.
It is charged that the attack occurred when Seitz sought to take a picture of Navratilova after she was defeated by Pam Shriver in the 1982 quarterfinals.
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KU Students and Staff-The Downtown Lawrence Association salutes you! On your behalf they're sponsoring University Days, September 11-13, a 3-day celebration in the heart of downtown Lawrence.
On Thursday, September 11, come to the parking lot in the 700 block of New Hampshire. The fun begins with contests at 5 p.m. This is your chance to see if you are the fastest tricycle rider in Lawrence, or if you can eat more donuts or sit on ice longer than anyone else. If contests aren't your thing, how about a street dance? Same place, 7 p.m. and Screemin' Lee and the Rocktones take the stage to rock Lawrence with their music. Come on down, listen to some fun tunes and dance with friends until 10 p.m.
On Friday, September 12, all Jayhawk fans will have the chance to talk with the super KU athletes. All athletic team and club members have been invited to sign autographs and visit with fans from 5-6 p.m. on Mass. St. Then it's time to make a big splash with the KU coaches. For one hour, 6-7 p.m., they are sitting ducks at the water balloon toss. Drench your favorite coach for a good cause: 25% of the proceeds from this event will go to the Special Olympics.
Saturday morning is the time to let your KU spirit show. The Jayhawks tackle North Carolina in their season opener at Memorial Stadium. The game kicks off at 11:30 but the fun downtown begins at the chalk art contest on Mass. St. at 10:00. Downtown merchants will be awarding gift certificates, movie passes and dinners. This is all for you from the Lawrence merchants!
Look for University Days posters at participating downtown merchants. Register for one of our GRAND prizes-two 10-speed bicycles. (Registration is limited to KU students and staff.) Come celebrate University Days, September 11, 12, 13 with your favorite Lawrence merchants.
The Festivities
Thursday, September 11
5-5:30 p.m. Tricycle Race
5:30-6 p.m. Donut Eating Contest
6-6:30 p.m. Ice Sitting Contest
7-10 p.m. STREET DANCE
Thursday, September 11
5-6 p.m. Sports Information and Autograph Booths
Friday, September 12
Saturday, September 19
10-11 a.m. Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
11:30 a.m. JAYHAWKS vs. North Carolina
6-7 p.m. Water Balloon Toss
Saturday, September 13
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Buffalo Bob's Smokehouse Commonwealth Theaters Downtown Lawrence Association
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KU and Downtown Lawrence an unbeatable combination
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