Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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State drops I Micha By CHARLIE COLLINS Asst. Sports Editor Al Michaels, N.C. State head football coach wasted few words in describing the Wolfpack's 35-7 loss last week to M4ryland. "We just got licked, and licked badly," said the new coach. Michaels, who succeeded Earl Edwards as head coach only last July, was less than enthusiastic in describing his team's rout. "I'm not at all happy about the game. We have some good sophomore running backs, but they didn't have any place to run Satur day. We didn't gain much passing either. "I'm not sure just how good Maryland is," said the former defensive coach, "but they looked good against us." A loss like that might make a team appear unlikely to be one of the toughest of opponents, but Carolina defensive coach Bill Rowe refuses to take the Wolfpack lightly. "State just got behind early in the Maryland game," said Rowe. "When that happened, they had to do things they didn't want to do." State gained only 12 yards rushing against the Terps, but Rowe asserted that the Pack "has a good running game. "They have three sophomore starters in the backfield," said Rowe, "and all of them are real fast. (Charley) Young is their fullback, and runs a 4.5 forty. (Willy) Burden is the other back runs a 4.6 forty, and (Mike) Stultz plays wingback. I'd classify them as super sophs. "State has a veteran line to Lirow D efense By BILL GRANT Sports Writer While Cairolina's offense was having its problems Saturday. the defense turned in another creditable preformance. Although five touchdowns have been scored against USC. the defense has only been charged with two: the others being punt return and two in terception returns. Spearheading this defensive unit Is strong-side linebacker Rick Brown, who is currently one of the leaders in tackles. The key to the success of the deferisive team so far has, according to Brown, been "hustle, quickness, desire and enthusiasm. The defense has a great deal of pride in itself." Brown, who was switched from defensive end to linebacker this year. is convinced of the Gamecocks abiliyt bnchaen ack irst two; look els find go with their backfield," said Rowe. "They have only one sophomore starting. "State can throw well with their junior quarterback, Pat All-America Former USC star Tom 0 Wake Forest. Owens has fou Pros of the ABA. 0 n optu ready foi Rick Brown from the defeat to Duke. " wouldn't be playing If I didn't think sto USC Is early Korsnick.- He was hurt in the Kent State game which was one reason they didn't throw well against Maryland, but he'll be back next Saturday. Tom Owens wens fires in basket against nd a home with the Memphis ris tic e State so." he said. But the loss to Duke was last week, and head coach Paul D)ietzel's attention now turns to Saturday's opponent, North Carolina State. State's record is 0 2. losing to Kent State 23-21 and Maryland 35-7. 'However," warns the 6-4, 210 pound native of Rock Hill, "don't underestimate State. They have a couple of good, hard-running backs that will run right at us. They've beaten themselves with fumbles and also their quarterback is coming back after missing the first two games because of injuries. It will be a tough game." According to Brown, one thing in USC's favor will be the return to Carolina Stadium. "Football is a great deal mental," he said. "The fans. new stadium, the Astroturf all help to get us up for the game." 9~01 going ''This is a very impressive team in running the football," said Rowe as he summed up the Gamecock's next opponent. "They like to control the ball Owens many c 0 i pro By TEDDY Sports USC's Tom Owens has bee style the last week and the has noticed distinct differe played in college. Owens, a 6-11, 210-pounder the Memphis Pros of Association. The two parties a contract since Owens wai last season. Terms of the contract w confirmed that it included i no-cut clause. "I'm pretty well-pleased with the contract," Owens said. "I'm pleased we finally got it settled." Owens has noted one big difference in the pros. "You get away with things here that in the ACC you probably would get suspended for," he said. "It's a lot more running because of the 30-second clock and much rougher. "it was rough at first but' I'm getting used to it now," Owens continued. "The workouts have been tough. Last week we worked out three times a day, a total c we're only playing intrasqud ''We had a game yesterd except that I didn't play a lo *when I was in there. I lust I want to have a good year." Owens worked out on his o summer until the last two we members of the University t4 Owens, who played forwa both forward and center I played mainly at forward," used some at center. I like ti I have more maneuverabilil quickness better." Quickness is the key to 0 strong as .some of the guys have to compensate. I have getting muscled out underr Owens is looking forwarei always wanted to play in th my chance and I want to mi get to play as much as I wan good year." The pro game is differen Owens should be able to mal with a fierce pride in what hi game. tough on the groun and pass only when they have to. They'll try -to control the game Saturday, and they have the ability to do a good job of it." finds. hanges game 'HEFFNER Editor n Introduced to basketball pro former Carolina All-America nces than the type game he recently came to terms with the American Basketball had not been able to agree to plucked in the college draft ere not disclosed but Owens Frank McGuire if 5/2 hours, but this week id games so It's much easier. my and I thought I did okay r. I was pleased with my play ope I get a chance to play. I un around Columbia over the eks when he played with some tam. rd In college, has been used at ra the preseason camp. "I've de said. "Although I have been ie forward spot better because y. I can take advantage of my Nens' pro Career. "I'm not as around here," he said, "so I to use my quickness to offset eath," to his first pro season. ''I've e pros," he said. "Now I have ike good use of it. I lust hope I to. If I do I think I can have a t from the college game, but e It there just as he did here, e does and an intensity for the