Page" Sik THE MICHIGAN DAILY Tuesday, November 21, 1972 page Six THE MICHIGAN DAILY Fri I2 USC basking in Roses; Tide chooses By BRIAN DEMING "In two weeks I'll tell you if this is our best team ever," says John McKay, USC's head foot- ball coach, referring to his own Rose Bowl bound Trojans. "We have played better for ten weeks than any team I've ever had," McKay reflected after his team ripped past UCLA 24-7 for their tenth win in a row this season and a secure seat atop the na- tional rankings. Judging from this it would seem that the survivor of the Michigan-Ohio State head-knock- ing Saturday in Columbus will indeed have a monumental task in Pasadena on New Year's Day. McKay cited the "magnificent" blocking of fullback Sam Cun- ningham and the running of An- thony Davis as keys to their of- fensive success against UCLA. In praising his star back, the Tro- jan mentor stated, "Anthony Davis played a super game again. He's like (Mike) Garrett. He has a lot of ability and he's tough." Davis penetrated the Bruin defense for 178 yards in 26 carries. The tough USC defenders also rose to the occasion Saturday, holding UCLA to 198. the ground and a scant. through the air. Meanw Trojan offense gained 2 rushing and quarterba Rae passed for 129 mor The teams battling in ton Bowl and Orange B been announced; Alaba Texas pairing off in th Bowl and defending champion Nebraska an Dame in the Orange Bow The news that secon Alabama chose not to once-beaten Nebraska well received by the C ers. "I'd rather play1 than Notre Dame," I superstar Johnny Rodg after his team crushed State 59-7, Saturday. when the ratings comec take into consideration that Alabama had ever tunity to play us," added. Nebraska head coach vaney remarked, "W have played Alabama could have but there's we can do about it."l said he spoke withI coach Bear Bryant, w easy out yards on "My players have decided where 38 yards they wanted to go, and I have hile, the to respect that." 32 yards Following the Crimson Tide's ck Mike 52-13 rout of Virginia Tech e. Bryant said, "I'm glad our play- the Cot- ers decided on the Cotton Bowl. owl have Texas and Alabama have as ama and rich a football heritage as any e Cotton two institutions in the nation. It id Notre should be a great game." wl. Meanwhile, Notre Dame head d ranked coach Ara Parseghian had some take on criticism of Alabama's decision was not to go to the Cotton Bowl. "I was ornhusk- surprised with Alabama's choice. Alabama From everything I've read, and Nebraska by their own admission, Alabama ers said took the easy way out," Para- Kansas seghian commented Monday at "I hope the Chicago Today Quarterback out, they Club. the fact However, the I r i s h coach y oppor- stated, "Really, I'm happy over Rodgers Alabama's decision becauhe it gives us a chance at Nebraska. Bob De- I guess Alabama figures on beat- e would ing Auburn and Texas for an un- if we defeated season and then hopes nothing that Ohio State beats Michigan Devaney and we beat Southern Cal, which Alabama would leave Alabama the only ho said, undefeated team in the nation." J 255 = Play ball Joe AP Photo MIAMI DOLPHINS' middle linebacker Nick Buoniconti implores New York Jet quarterback Joe Namath to play football while Broadway Joe contemplates his latest score. Namath came up one score short-on the field, that is-Sunday as the Dolphins knocked off New York 28-24 to clinch the AFC's Eastern Division title. x Subscribe to The Michigan Daily DEBUT SATURDAY Loken's charges flip into action By THERESA SWEDO Michigan gymnasts take to the road to compete, both against their opponents and themselves, this weekend. The Midwest Open will serve to solidify the number one spots on the team. Over 20 gymnasts and trampo- linists will compete against all the schools in the Midwest. This in- cludes all the Big Ten schools, and a smattering of southern and western colleges. "This year we're rebuilding. Los- BUMMED-OUT ON CAR REPAIRS? We offer the most honest service for VW, Corvair, Vega, Datson and Volvo owners. MODIFIED SPORTS CARS 663-2441 1150 Rosewood (Off South Industrial Road) I ing seven seniors last year was: who had sprained his ankle earlier hard," commented Loken. "But we in practice, will return. Pete have good backup men who are Rogers, Rusty Pierce and Mike doing a really fine job." Rowe also look good for Michigan's Bruce Keeshin will be compet- trampoline effort. ing in the compulsories unattached. Captain Ray Gura remains Lo- The talented junior transfer stu- ken's standout in the all-around) dent cannot compete technically for Jean Gagnon and Bruce Meed Michigan until January. Accord- complement Gura in that event. ing to Loken, Keeshin performs Loken expects good perform- best in the all-around event. ances in the floor exercise from The trampolinists will also per- veterans Ward Black and Terry form in this meet. The trampoline Boys. is not a gymnastic event, and is On the rings, Monte Falb and judged separtely. Joe Neyenswander will perform for Sophomore M a s o n Kauffman, the Maize and Blue. G ridde Pickis On this, the occasion of the final Gridde Pickings of the year, we are proud to announce the first tie in Gridde history. Big Jim Har- rison and Uncle Bill Cherniak ran a neck-to-neck race for that M. Pizza pizza. But when the pepperoni cleared, each had picked one major upset; Cherniak had MSU losing while Big Jim had the Coug- ars of WSU over Washington. So they both will receive a delicious heartburn. And to all those who participated in this year's contest, + we distribute free tickets to the Second Annual Ink Bowl in Pasadena. 1. SKI A WORD ABOUT SKI BINDINGS . In the past two years, the emergence of Anti-Friction Devices (AFD's) has significantly increased the safety of all bindings. As the snow season nears, we strongly recommend that everyone have bindings checked and an AFD installed. For $3 to $9 you. can double the safety of your bindings. Come out and we'll be glad to show you the evidence. 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