COLORADO FIRES COACH The Michigan Doily-Wednesday, November 22, 1978'Pag Tracking ItDowr All-Stars named. Schwartz Illustrated 1 By ERNIE DUNBAR By The Associated Press Top-ranked Penn State placed three players on the 35th annual All-America team announced yesterday by the Football Writers Association of America. Quarterback Chuck Fusina, offensive lineman Keith Dorney and defensive lineman Bruce Clark were the Nittany Lions on the 24-player team, which in- cluded punter Russell Erxleben of Texas and place-kicke.Tony Franklin of Texas A&M. The ipterior linemen, Dorney and Clark are among nine players who qualify for the Outland Award, which is presented annually to the outstanding interior lineman-guard, tackle or cen- ter on either offense or defense-in collegiate football, as determined by members of the Football Writers Association. The Outland Award winner will be, announced Nov. 26. Others who qualify for the Outland Award by virtue of making the writers' team are offensive lineman Kelvin Clark, Nebraska; Pat Howe1l, Southern California; Dave Huffman, Notre Dame, and Greg Roberts of Oklahoma and defensive linemen Mike Bell of Colorado State; Marty Lyons of Alabama and Jimmy Walker of Arkan- sas. Penn State was the only team to place three men on the team, but five schools placed two men on the team. Oklahoma had running back Billy Sims in addition to Roberts. Texas placed defensive back Johnnie Johnson as well as Erxleben. USC had running back Charles White and Howell. Notre Dame placed Huffman and linebacker Bob Golic, while UCLA was represented by defensive back Ken Easley and linebacker Jerry Robinson. Robinson, who also made the team in 1976, was one of four repeaters from the 1977 team. The other repeaters were Louisana State's running back Charles Alexlander, Erxleben and Dorney. Other players on the team are Wyoming linebacker Ken Fantetti, Richmond defensive back Jeff Nixon, Southern Methodist wide receiver Emanuel Tolbert, Michigan State tight end Mark Brammer and Arizona State defensive lineman Al Harris.. The Football Writers Association committee that picked the team was headed by President Edgar Allen of the Nashville Banner. * * * Mallory canned BOULDER-Bill Mallory has been fired after five years as head football coach at the University of Colorado, Athletic Director Eddie Crowder an- nounced yesterday. The announcement came after Mallory, whose Buffs notched a 6-5 record this season, met yesterday morning with Crowder, the man he replaced when he came to Colorado from Miami of Ohio in 1974. "After a review of our football situation, it has been decided that a change is necessary," Crowder said in a statement. "Coach Mallory, his staff and players have made an outstanding effort, and yet our program is not progressing as it must." In his five years at CU, Mallory com- piled a 35-21-1 record overall and 18-16-1 in Big Eight play. In 1978 his Big Eight record was 2-5 and a seventh-place con- ference finish. CU athletic officials and supporters had expressed concern over the inability of Mallory's Buffs to win big games. But just as troubling were the mid-season collapses of the past two years, For the second straigh year, Colorado started the season winning its first five games. Last year the Buffs wound up 7- 3-1. "Sure I'm disappointed," Mallory had said after Colorado lost its last game of the season, 20-16, to Iowa State on Saturday. "It didn't turn out as we had hoped. We should have been at least three games better." Crowder said a search would begin immediately for Mallory's replacement. Mallory was a standout end from 1955-57 at Miami of Ohio under John Pont and Ara Parseghian. He coached a high school team at East Palestine, Ohio before moving on to assistantships at Bowling Green and Yale and finally defensive line coach at Ohio State under Woody Hayes. He returned to Miami of Ohio as head coach in 1969 and compiled a 39-12-0 record over five years, including an 11-0 campaign in 1973 and a victory over Florida in the Tangerine Bowl. Although Mallory's support among ranking officials and alumni had been eroding, several of his players, notably co-captain Jeff Lee, gave him a rousing vote of confidence at the team's annual banquet Monday night. Three in a row is awfully tough, but Michigan has too many loaded guns. Leach's aim is finally true, no satisfaction for OSU. Wolverines will join Trojans in a bed of roses. MICHIGAN 17, Ohio State 16 By CUB SCHWARTZ Following are the predictions from the Daily's illustrious and omniscient senior sports editors on the outcome of the annual Mich- igan-Ohio State showdown. Woody's head is fat, his team's talent is lean and his fans are boneheads. Michigan will devour the Bucks. MICHIGAN 17, Ohio State 6 Last-of the Ninth By RICK MADDOCK Campbell's Scoop by Paul Campbell Heisman Rick will strut his stuff, Schlichter's talent won't be enough, Bo will laugh and smile once more as his defense permits a single score. MICHIGAN 17, Ohio State 7 Roses are ahead, Michigan is Blue, Gators munch on Buckeyes, and the Wolverines will too. MICHIGAN 27, Ohio State 16 Tangled Up In Blue Bo's team is in tune, with roses in bloom. When you mess with the best you die like the rest, sorry Ohio. MICHIGAN 21, Ohio State 9 For Sports Editor Bob Miller's glance into the future, see page eight. BILLBOARD The DAILY LIBELS football team, currently undefeated (never mind that typographical error in yesterday's paper) and rankedtlth in the nation will travel to Columbus for their annual season ending battle with the Ohio State Lantern football team. The game will be played Friday at 6:30 p.m. under the lights in Ohio Stadium. At last check, there were still some upper deck bleacher tickets remaining but you best hurry, a sellout is expec- ted. Last season, as all true sport fans remember, THE LIBELS crushed, creamed and utterly humiliated the Lantern by a 38-0 score. The other game (you know, the one between the two school's football teams) will be played Saturday, with ABC TV coverage beginning at 12:30 EST. But it's understandable if you miss that game, as the LIBEL contest will probably drain all of your cheering energy. ( Where can you get a six pack that costs as little as 8C a day, and will last a whole week? Ar Just subscribe to the MICHIGAN DAILY, and you'll find out what value is all about. 11 The Ohio State University Buckeyes welcome you to i Columbus Saturday for college football's greatest rivalry! Sharing the U of M-OSU weekend will be: * The Michigan Daily "Libels" Lantern "Muckrakers" an and the OSU nual football game, Friday evening at Ohio Field. 0 A combined concert in Mershon Audi- torium Friday night featuring "A-maizin' Blues" and "Scarlet and Gray" singing groups. * Great pre-game psych-up Saturday morn- ing in St. John Arena by the University of Michigan and the Ohio State University marching bands. . L rP AL % A T-I A IEr1/ ELIM