B DISPUTE CITED: Wilkinson oustedc ST LOUIS (AP)-St. Louis Cardinals' three games. wner Bill Bidwill, admitting he made a "The Pisarkiewicz thing was the istake in hiring Bud Wilkinson last catalyst. That's why we made the ear, fired him yesterday as coach of decision today," Bidwill said. "I wasn't e National Football League team. going to make any final decision until "I made the decisions," said Bidwill, after the season." ho, after meeting with Wilkinson, To replace Wilkinson, Bidwill named dmitted he erred in hiring the 63-year- director of personnel Larry Wilson, a ld one-time collegiate coaching great Hall of Famer, as coach of the team on March 1978; an interim basis. "I prefer not to get into particulars," "The first thing I'd like to say is that I idwill said of a rift which reportedly had great respect for Bud. I was very ad been building between him and surprised," said Wilson, 41. "On Dec. ilkinson during St. Louis' 3-10 season. 17, I'm going to get back into the front I still have a great deal of respect for office." ud." iWILKINSON, A surprise choice by WHILE NOT entering into specifics, St. Louis to succeed Don Coryell, idwill said the firing of Wilkinson, the guided St. Louis to a 6-10 record in 1978 rmer coaching legend at Oklahoma, and a 3-10 mark this year. Wilson will volved refusal of the coach to use direct the team through the final three ackup quarterback Steve games. isarkiewicz during the season's final Wilson said he had met briefly with ENEFF z is .. apotpourri HE SPORTS WORLD is a strange and interesting one. I guess there T lies its attraction for me. It is always loaded with inconsistencies and emotional elements. Let's bring to the surface a few examples that occurred in just the last week, UNJUST. Philadelphia Phillies slick-fielding shortstop Larry Bowa, who holds both the single season and career records for least errors, was slighted badly last week. Despite being the all-time leader in fielding percen- tage for a shortstop, he has only won two Golden Gloves, annually awarded to the best fielder at each position. Last week the Golden Glove selections for 1979 were made and Bowas was curiously not among them. Despite the fact that Bowa had the finest season in baseball history with a .991 fielding percentage, Dave Concepcion of the Cincinnati Reds grabbed the honors. Concepcion had an average year with a .967 fielding percentage and 27 errors. Bowa, meanwhile, only booted six. The managers and coaches award the players this distinction, but somehow they took the popular Red over the obviously more deserving Bowa. Conclusion: Never trust an All-Star selection; it's a popularity con- test. * * * * UNNECESSARY. Charles White, the dazzling USC tailback, just lost my Heisman Trophy vote. Not because he doesn't deserve it-he does. But in- stead, because USC has gone out of character to secure'White this distin- ction. In Saturday's game, the Trojans led UCLA 35-0 at halftime. White had posted 4 TDs and 90 yards in 17 carries by that time. He was spectacular, as usual. But to pile on the statistics, which the USC boosters feel is necessary for his selection, White was left in during the second half. To add insult to injury, he lugged the ball 18.more times for 104 yards in the second half adding the finishing touches to a 49-14 route. Not only have the Trojans padded White's statistics, but USC also sent out a 'hype for Heisman' type brochure about White. This is going too far-he will win it anyway. Conclusion: let the man ride on his own statistics. * * * * MONEY. That's what Michigan's main reason for selecting the Gator Bowl was. No matter how you look at it, Michigan could not go to one of the 'major four' because their record didn't metit an invitation. Thus, it chose the fifth richest bowl, Gator. Instead of traveling to San Diego and attempting to topple unbeaten Brigham Young in the Holiday Bowl, the only consideration was money. Therefore, Indiana is left with the task of trying to throttle Marc Wilson and his BYU Cougars. So it's the Gator Bowl and over a $400,000 take for Don Canham and his money-oriented program here at Michigan. Conclusion: Money determines his thinking. Always. * * * UNFAIR. Speaking of bowls, the Central Michigan Chippewas have sailed through another successful season. This time around, Central was un- defeated, going 10-0-1 on the year. The obvious question, then, is to which bowls were the Chippewas in- vited? None-not a single bowl felt Central was up to their standards. Or bet- ter yet, bowl officials didn't feel a team like Central Michigan could sell ,/ enough tickets and thus earn money for their bowl. Teams like Syracuse, Missouri, California, and LSU all finished with uninspiring 6-5 marks and deserved an invitation to a bowl about as much as > Bryan Virgil deserved a kicker of the year award. Syracuse, especially, is surprising since it was selected to the Independence Bowl opposite unbeaten and unknown McNeese State. If Central was selected, this would have been a great matchup-two unbeaten unknowns. But Syracuse has a bigger name and therefore, the selection. Con- clusion: Bowls aren't interested in the best teams, just money. * * '* * HEARTBREAK. NBA all-star guard Doug Collins of the Philadelphia 76ers found out last week that his career as a basketball player will have to be curtailed considerably due to inflammations of the tendons in his ankle. Collins, who knows only one speed-full, is a prolific scorer and maximized the expression, "he moves well without the ball." But he will now be able to move about only half of each game because the insteps of his ankles become too inflamed. It's a sad thought to know that a person who lives his sport so dearly has to cut down in order to avoid being crippled the rest of his life. Conclusion: Basketball is losing a lot of talent and, more than that, enthusiasm, which it needs dearly. DISCIPLINE. The Dallas Cowboys made headlines again last week as they released one of last year's Super Bowl stars, Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, from their roster. It seems that this famous Cowboy linebacker was pointing an index finger before TV cameras in order to tell fans that his Cowboys were No. 1. At the time, the Washington Redskins were crushing his Cowbosy. Many Cowboys were very upset by the move and justifiably so. Obviously, it is silly to be mugging for the cameras when your team is being ripped apart, but once again, the Cowboys stuck to tradition. Instead of merely suspending him, they released him. The Cowboys have always gotten very perturbed when someone didn't stick to their regimented style. Dallas released running backs Calvin Hill and Duane Thoma§. when they were outspoken. Tex Schramm and his boys' want everyone to be like Roger Staubach with his automation-like ways. Conclusion: The Cowboys want people who think "Cowboys" all the time. Iby the team preceeding announcement. "I f been taken by surpri "The only thing th required is that we pl last three games. I football team that h has just been a break the way." The falling out t and Bidwill involi coach's refusal to u 25-year-old backup season, in place o Hart, the club's re decade. PISARKIEWICZN draft choice in 1977 that Pisarkiewicz ca in this league," sai going to take a wh show that he can do i Wilson, however, use Pisarkiewicz d end of Hart's tenure "We have a draft we get to next year Wilson said. "I thin C ardinals yesterday's hasty we have to find out about some people feel that they had on our team." se," he said. Wilkinson, in the second year of a iat Bill Bidwill has four-year contrat, was not at the news lay Pisarkiewicz the conference and was not immediately think we have a available for comment. ias played hard. It DEFENSIVE LINE chief Rudy k or two short along Feldman said he was shocked. "In fact, I was talking to Bud this between Wilkinson morning and he was talking about the ved the outgoing future," said Feldman. se Pisarkiewicz, a At Oklahoma, Wilkinson compiled a in his third pro 145-29-5 record in 17 years, guiding the f 35-year-old Jim Sooners to 14 titles in the Big Sx, Big gular for the past Seven and Big Eight conferences before bowing out to become director of the was the team's top President's Council on Physical Fitness . "I have no doubt in 1963. In 1964, he ran unsuccessfully an play quarterback for a U.S. Senate seat from Oklahoma. d. Wilson. "It's just UNDER WILKINSON, the Cards lost ile now for him to their first eight games in 1978. t." The entire Wilkinson staff will be said the decision to retained, at least through the end of the oes. n signal the current year, Bidwill said. with the club. "He's a fine gentleman, a fine man coming up before and I still respect him," Bidwill said of 's training camp," Wilkinson. "Basically we justthad to do k before that draft what wasbest for the football team." The Michigan Daily-Thursday, November 29, 1979-Page 9 RUMORS FLY Bo a Bengal? By DAN PERRIN The football season is all but over for the Michigan Wolverines, but head coach Bo Schembechler is still making the headlines. Rumor has it that Schembechler, along with at least three others, is being considered for the head coaching job of the Cincinnati Bengals. The three others supposedly being considered include Tennessee coach Johnny Majors, former Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian and ex-NFL coach George Allen. The rumors started even before any speculation that current Bengal coach Homer Rice is on the way out. But Cincinnati is 3-10 so far this season with three games to go, leaving the future of Rice with the Bengals in doubt. Mike Brown, assistant general manager of the Bengals, refused to talk about Rice's current status and blamed the media for starting the rumors about a possible replacement. "There is nothing to comment on," said Brown in a phone interview late last night. "The name (Schembechler) was brought up by a newspaper man. It's purely speculation. In fact, all the names were brought up by the media." "This (the rumor) shouldn't be used to embarrass Schembechler or anyone else or our club," Brown added. According to a recent UPI report, Ohio Governor James A Rhodes was talking football in Columbus recently when he speculated that Schembechler might be considered for the job. Schembechler was in Jacksonville, Fla., yesterday preparing for Michigan's forthcoming trip to the Gator Bowl and was unavailable for comment. OSU PLACES SIX, PURDUE FIVE Blue lands four All-Big Ten spots Offense Wide receiver-Elmer Bailey, Minnesota. Tight end-Dave Young, Pur-. due. Tackles-Steve McKenzie, Purdue; Ray Snell, Wisconsin. Guards-Ken Fritz, Ohio State; Dale Schwan, Purdue. Center-Jay Hilgenberg, Iowa. Flanker-Doug Donley, Ohio State. Quarterback-Art Schlichter, Ohio State. Running backs-BUTCH WOOLFOLK, MICHIGAN; Dennis Mosley, Iowa. Kicker-Vlade Janakievski, Ohio State. Defense Front five-CURTIS GREER, MICHIGAN; Ken Loushin, Pur- due; Kenna Turner, Purdue; Jim Laughlin, Ohio State; Calvin Clark, Purdue. Linebackers-RON SIM- PKINS, MICHIGAN; Dan Bass, Michigan State; Leven Weiss, Iowa. Defensive backs-Tim Wilbur, Indiana; Mike Guess, Ohio State; MIKE JOLLY, MICHI- GAN. Punter'-Ray Stachowicz, Michigan State. By the Associated Press Four Michigan players gained berths on the Associated Press' All-Big Ten team, with tailback Butch Woolfolk and linebacker Ron Simpkins just missing unanimous selections. Defensive tackle Curtis Greer and defensive back Mike Jolly were also named to the first team. Big Ten champion Ohio State placed six players on the first squad, while second place Purdue landed five of its players on the first team. The Buckeyes' brilliant sophomore Art Schlichter easily outdistanced Purdue's Mark Herrmann for the quarterbck slot. Ohio State also placed Mike Guess, Jim Laughlin, Doug Donley, Ken Fritz, and Vlade Janakievski on the first team. Purdue's defensive strength in -conference play is evidenced by the selection of linemen Kenna Turner, Ken Loushin, and Calvin Clark. RESUMES THESES - DISSERTATIONS COVER LETTERS REPORTS SOFT COVER BINDING 24-HOUR TURN AROUND THE TYPING POOL 612 SOUTH FOREST ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48104 (313) 665-9843 OFFICE HOURS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Saban wants changes in Army football WEST POINT (AP)-Lou Saban, in his first year as Army's football coach, said yesterday the West Point gridiron. program is in a crisis situation, and he threatened to quit if the situation is not remedied. "The promises made and the agreements entered into when I signed my contract have not been fulfilled," Saban declared as he called for im- mediate action by West Point officials. "I TOLD THEM (apparently Lt. General Andrew J. 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Saban said he told academy officials: "If we can't upgrade our talent, then we can't be competitive with the Penn States, the Pittsburghs, the Baylors and the Notre Dames." THE COACH SAID that not all the practice and meeting time he under- stood would be made availble was allot- ted in the busy schedule the cadets maintain. Murphy agreed that most of Saban's complaints were valid and said, "We will have to work out the problems of the nominations and other matters. It has top priority in our admissions program." He also promised extra time for Saban and his coaches to spend with the players. Saban said that while he feels academy officials are beginning to realize the seriousness of the problem, it will take a total commitment to solve it. "Right now, I'm very dissatisfied. There will have to be drastic changes and soon." Ron Simpkins a rA N o W thru 9ece9brl 6 I I Competeiws - t o-erO- 11 \y4 e- kt A 11 LOW COST FLIGHTS EUROPE-ALL CITIES (212) 689-8980 Outside N.Y. 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