Page Six THE MICHIGAN DAILY Wednesday, September 15, 1971 Lions cut Ku ars, Kurras cuts Lions DETROIT (W) - Alex Karras, stating he was "shocked beyond belief," said that there were "other factors involved" in his be- ing cut by the Detroit Lions yesterday. "I cannot believe tlat the Lions' decision to place me on waivers is based on a fair as- sessment of my performance on the field," the 36-year-old all- pro defensive tackle said in a pre-{ pared statement. "There are other factors involved. "I have played 14 years in the National F o o t b a 11 League. Throughout my career, I haveI done my best on the field, and at the same time, I have tried to be myself. "Perhaps there is no room in the world of sports these days for an athlete who has an opin- ion on anything except his own sport. I have opinions. I have a' wife, and children, and I pay my, bills like everyone else. "Therefore, I think I am en- titled the same considerations as other human beings and that in- cludes having the right to ex- press myself on something other than playing defensive tackle. "Because of this, I think the Lions have released me on waiv- ers. "But as I said before, I can- not change what I am as a per- son and will not change," he concluded. The 6-foot-2, 250 pounder from Iowa, who was the first draft choice of Detroit in 1958, has' been a standout player for virtual- ly his entire career in Detroit. Karrass was forced to sit out the 1963 season after being sus- pended by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle for allegedly bet- ting on football games. Karras, bothered last year by a bad knee, was under consider- able criticism forhis pass rush deficiencies. He sat out much of the year and was replaced by Don Goich, who also has since been cut. But this year, Karras said, his knee was 100 per cent soundd. He added that for last Sunday's Philadelphia game - the final Lions exhibition of the year-he went all out. Karras played an outstanding game against the Eagles, fre- quently decking quarterback Pete Liske. Mark Norquist, who lined up opposite Karras in the game said afterwards. "He came at me harder than anyone has this sum- mer. I guess it's near that time." Karras said that he would only playfor a contender, but added he diddn't expect to be picked up by any other NFL club. "My thoughts right now are that I will retire," he said. "If I don't retire, I'll play just one year." He saidhis immediate plans are to pursue a movie and television career and his personal manager, Tom Vance, said that Karras has a contract with a Chicago televi- sion station and will go there within thenext couple days to be- gin working on his own 30-minute evening sports show. In his statement, Karrassaid that before reporting to train- ing camp this year, "I had planned to retire and pursue my other interests, and had been in negotiations for various movie and television roles. My manager and I had actually suspended ne- gotiations for a television series and one definite movie role be- cause of my decision to give one more year, at least, to my first love, football." Two years remain on Karras' seven-year no-cut, no-trade con- tract, which reportedly calls for about $35,000 a year. He said he assumed he would be paid for the final two years. Asked who, specifically, made the decision to cut him, Karras said he wasn't sure whether it was owner William Clay Ford, general manager Russ Thomas or coach Joe Schmidt, who informed Karras of the decision Monday night prior to the veteran Lion's appearance at a taping of the Johnny Carson TV show. He said the decision may have been made by all of them and added later, "I think they had this pretty well cut and dried be- fore summer camp." m ยง a 7 '. ELECTROLYSIS The Total Body Beautifier,' Be free of unsightly excess hair anywhere it shadows your face or flaws your arms, legs or bady. Our KNEE electrolysis method is quick, gentle, permanent. Free consultation with Mr. Wan. Jacobs ong~ Beauty Salon 665-6111 -. Gridde Pickings -I Alex Karras The antelope stumbled drunkenly along the lonely mountain trail, his tracks etching figures in the dust. He paused at intervals to glance wildly around, then continued on his way. Finally, reaching a peaceful clearing by the side of the trail, the antelope stopped and breathed a sigh of relief. He staggered to a near- by tree and, digging at its base, uncovered a small plastic bag filled with soggy corn. "Love that corn," grinned the antelope. He crashed off into the forest with his prize.. About a minute later a trio of plump rabbits came hopping up the trail. They too entered the clearing and went immediately to the uncovered hole at the base of the tree. "Antelope got the corn," said the first rabbit to his companions. He hopped about aimlessly for a moment, lost in bewilderment. The other two rabbits engaged in a whispered conversation then, without warning, leaped upon their comrade and stuck him head- first in the hole. Laughing at his muffled cries, they hopped back down the trail. Seconds later the antelope crashed back into the clearing, his belly distended from his corn-orgy. He lurched over to the hole and covered the struggling rabbit's hindquarters with an empty plastic bag. After cutting loose a colossal belch, the antelope stumbled back down the trail, muttering imprecations against rabbits. In case you have not figured out the point of this story, it is simply this: get your Gridde Pickings in by Friday midnight and you may win a Cottage Inn pizza. 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Leading the freshmen contin- gent, George Khouri, one of Farm- er's recruits from Los Angeles, out- distanced all his teammates in last weekend's intrasquad meet, post- ing a fine 32:54.1 time, and seems sure to be a good performer. Just behind him Farmer ranks Keith Brown and Mike Taylor. Brown, who missed the intrao squad meet, had a summer of training, competing in a ten mile run and finishing in the seventh fastest time in high school his- tory, 54:27. However, a bleeding ulcer may keep him out of com, petition. A local boy, Taylor, who grad- uate4 from Pontiac Central, ran a 4:22.5 mile and a 9:26 two mile there, but shows indications of being even better at the long distances. Among the veterans, Sopho- mores Rick Schott and Dave Eddy offer the greatest challenge. Schott, who looked impressive in last season's abbreviated c r o s s country schedule, finished fifth in the intrasquad meet with a 33:33 performance, while Eddy, w h o missed most of the track season last spring, finished seventh at 33:41. Speaking of his team and their spirited participation this season, Farmer is quick to assert that, un- like in previous seasons, "cross country is an end in itself, rath- er than merely preparation for the track season. Some of the guys competing just aren't interested in track." "But," he points out, "since a quarter of the track team is com- posed of distance runners, a strengthening of the track pro- gram is a natural by-product of the cross country season." . While he admits that the de- fending champion Michigan State team must be considered the fav- orite for the top slot in the con- ference, he looks to Indiana and Minnesota, with returning indi- vidual champ, Gary Bjorklund, to supply some stiff competition. 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