Thursday, August 26, 1976
University Daily Kansan
Lundberg rose to the top quickly
By STEVE CLARK
As a runner, Bill Lundberg had come a lotway during the past four years. But this was his first season.
It was at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Ugene, Eugene, , once, last June. Lundberg, a virtual unknown in steeplechase circles before our outdoor season, had made it to the final.
With just 14 months experience in the steeplechase, he was now matched against the best the United States had to offer. His seven opponents were all in their mid- to-
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late 20's and had a minimum of five years experience in the event.
But if those things were on Lundberg's mind, he didn't show it.
"Before the race coach (Bob) Timmons and I had talked about strategy and decided that I should settle in, ride with them and move at the end," he recalled yesterday. "That or make a decisive move at some point in the race."
That decisive move came when the gun went off and the talktative Jackson, Mich., shot the car.
"I hadn't planned it," he admitted, "but it wasn't anything new. I'm a front runner. The crowd was going wild and I just loving it out there in front."
He said that although taking the lead might have added some pressure, he didn't. "We did it," he said.
"There was lots of excitement and some added pressure, but I think it was a good experience."
After leading the pack through the mile, Lundberg slipped to seventh for the next two laps. Then he lost contact with the leaders and with 800 yards remaining he knew he'd lost his chance at a spot on the Olympic squad.
But he didn't quit running.
"I could have rationalized that my hopes of making the team were gone," he said, "but that—giving up—was something I had been afraid of on my mind for four more years."
Lundberg proceeded to mow down two of the runners in front of him and as he rounded the final turn he saw the front runners cross the tape, 70 yards away.
"Those 70 yards seemed like such a long way," he said, "but I can the best I could, finishing fifth. I was with my race."
It had been a good year for the lean distance runner and it began at the Big Eight Indoor in Kansas City in February. There, on the light, kicky turns of the court, he clocked an 8:55 two-mile, which was good for second place. That was the start.
On the Texas-Kansas-Drake relay circuit, be managed to place in the top three at each stop, recording an early season best of 8:38.4 in his newly-found specialty.
He grabbed the Big Eight title and helped the Jayhawks romp to the team crown. He earned All-American recognition at the United States Track and Field Federation championships in Wichita and at the NCAA championships.
But his NCAA performance in Philadelphia, a sixth place showing in 8:34.4, earned him more than a certificate for special invitation to the Olympic trials.
"The qualifying standard was 8:32," he said, "but on the basis of my high finishes in national meets, and consistency as far as her passing, I was invited to Olympic Committee gave me an invitation.
"It took a load off my mind because now I didn't have to go to the national AUU meet to try and qualify. I could train through it and get ready for the trials."
A deeply religious person, Lundberg doesn't take all the credit for the success he achieved.
"Everything just fell into place," he said.
That's why I bring up the Lord and his hat-
tack.
Staff photo by JAY KOELZER
Bill Lundberg
"A lot of times we have a tendency to worry about things, but more and more I just think of it as concern. I felt that all things would be taken care of and they were. I had to go out and perform well, but I was told that he touched some people's hearts."
Back for his final semester in the classroom, the art education major makes the term "student-athlete" believable because he is genuinely concerned about his education.
"I really want to teach and coach," he said. "I have happened to me this summer, so we reward them."
What he did was counsel and coach at track camps. For two weeks in early July he was the assistant coach.
August he worked in Oberlin, Ohio, at one of Jim Rvun's carms.
"It was a great experience for me," he said. "Here I am, working with kids. It's just another face at the beginning of that season. That week, they became a part of your life."
This fall he'll gain some insight into coaching as a student assistant to Timmons.
Timmons appeared to like Lundberg's future as a coach and a runner.
"Bill will be helping with all phases of cross country and track, with special emphasis on distance running," "Timmons said. He is a successful orientation, recruiting and administrative work."
"He's a fine guy and has been popular with the team," he said. "He's got a lot of friends and great enthusiasm for the sport, and he's a leader that should make for great success as a coach."
As far as his running abilities are concerned, Lundberg can become one of the best in the country, Timmons said, if he makes the decision to so for it.
"If he can continue to make the kind of progress he's made I definitely think he can go right up there and compete at the very best. He is not far from it now." Timmons said.
"But unless he can get into international competition, compete with great world runners and accustomed to that pressure, it will be terribly tough for him."
Lundberg agrees. And that's why his official coaching career will be postponed for about four years while he takes another crack at the Olympics.
"I can see training and teaching," he said, "but not coaching right away, because I'd be spreading myself too thin and one of them would suffer."
With a long range goal of Moscow in 1980, we'll start work on a short term plan term.
"I'm pointing for the national AAU's in the spring," he said, the reason being that international teams are picked from performers who take part.
"Ever since I began running, I've never had any problem improving," he said. "And though I know I can't continue to improve 14 streets, I will do so." I confident that I will improve."
Passing paces offense
"I thought the offense did things well," Moore said. The "passing was improved and I felt good."
Bud Moore said he was pleased with his offense yesterday after running them through a fast-paced scrimmage that emphasized throwing the ball.
Moore, who has been critical of his receivers in previous practices, said Walt Little and Waddell Smith would continue to fight for the No.1 wide receiver position. Little was moved ahead of returning letterman Smith earlier this week.
"We feel like we have two outstanding receivers right now," Moore said. "I like to see that kind of competition because maybe they could have to have the same Smitz caught the ball very well today."
"It's not that we'll be able to pass more against Oregon State. Moor explained, "The state is so powerful."
THE EMPHASIS on the passing attack came on the first day of practice designated for preparation for the September 4 season opener against Oregon State.
Punting remains an unsettled aspect for the Jayhaws as two freshmen, Mike Hubach and Bill Lillis, continue to battle for the kicking chores.
"This may eventually be our No. 1
problem," Moore said. "I think we have capable people but experience is almost totally lacking. Consistency in our kicking game is of prime importance if we are to be successful. Right now I can't say we have an indication that is present."
IF NEITHER Hubach nor Lillis rise to the level the coaching staff hopes, senior quarterback Nolan Cromwell might stay in on four down situations for punting duties.
"if our other kickers don't progress like we'd like them to," Moore said, "thee might be putting if something doesn't work out, he'll be the fire gag I turn to."
Royals edge Cleveland,2-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andy Hassler scattered five hits for his fourth consecutive victory and Mark Larkit pitched two innings of scoreless relief to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 triumph over the Cleveland Indians last night.
Oakland's loss pushed KC to an 8½ game lead in the Western Division.
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