Gophers To Host Big Ten Golf Meet

Coach Greg Harvey's golf team will serve as host for the 1981 Big Ten golf championships at the U of M Golf Course on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 15-17. Teams will enter six golfers and then count their five best scores for a team total. Par is 71 on Minnesota's 6,123 yard course. One round is set for Friday, two on Saturday and the concluding 18 holes on Sunday. Harvey hopes his Gophers will find their home course to their liking, and he'll be counting heavily on his two upperclassmen, Tom Lehman and Bill Folkes, to lead the way. A senior from Alexandria, Lehman ranks as Minnesota's top All-America candidate this season. He concluded the 1980 cam­ paign with a top-20 finish in the NCAA meet, and over the summer he won the U.S. Amateur Championship. He has twice been an All­ Big Ten choice and has captured top honors in eight major tourneys. Folkes also ranks as a solid performer who will be shooting for top honors in the Big Ten meet. A senior from Coon Rapids, he played well last summer and had a good fall tour in 1980. Other Minnesota golfers figuring in Harvey's plans are Steve Oftelie from Waconia, Kirk Snider from Hastings and Jay Swan­ son from Minneapolis. All are juniors and were impressive last fall. Harvey entered the 1981 season with optimism. "Overall this should be our best season in quite some time," he said. "The schedule put us on some good courses against good teams. We need good performances from our veteran players, and we need leader­ ship from our seniors. If we get those things, our results could turn out ok." Gridders Recall Hotel Fire On Thursday, September 24, 1936, the University of Min­ nesota football team was "routed out of bed in the early­ morning hours" when a fire broke out in the Florence Hotel in Tom Lehman Missoula, Montana, where the Golden Gophers were spending the night enroute to Seattle, Washington, for a Saturday after­ noon contest against the University of Washington Huskies. Headlines in various papers stated: GOPHERS FLEE BLAZ­ ING HOTEL, and another said BERT BASTON OVERCOME Dome Stadium Negotiations Open ON RESCUE DASH. Another proclaimed GRID ASSIS­ Interest in the new dome stadium in downtown Minneapolis con­ TANT, HERO OF FIRE, IS GIVEN FIRST AID. Still another tinues to run high, and while the biggest question seems to center proclaimed NARROW ESCAPE PUTS ENTIRE SQUAD ON around the projected completion date, University of Minnesota EDGE, while another pointed out that HALF MISSOULA football fans usually ask, "Will the Gophers play there?" BUSINESS BLOCK DESTROYED. At this point, the Gophers still don't know. There have been Charlie Johnson of the Minneapolis press corps wrote: preliminary talks between representatives of the U of M and the "Completely recovered from their hurried departure from their Dome Stadium commission, but no agreement has yet been reach­ burning hotel this morning at 4 o'clock the Minnesota Gophers ed. apparently benefited rather than suffered from their exciting ex­ , director of intercollegiate athletics for men, recently perience of a few hours before." indicated "The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has One member of the Gopher team retained a coveted souvenir given our Central Administration permission to enter into negotia­ of the Florence Hotel that memorable night. The player was tions with the Stadium Commission. Obviously any negotiations LOUIS MIDLER, and his souvenir was a candlestick holder conducted by our representatives then would have to be approved now on display in the Bierman Building trophy case. by our Regents, but we are happy to say that negotiations are The Men's Intercollegiate Athletic Department offers its underway. We hope to have more information in the very near thanks for the gift ofthat memorable item and an account of the future." fire from Belmont Mayer. 2 Spring Grid Game Slated May 9 Golden Gopher football fans will get a chance to preview the 1981 season on Saturday, May 9, when Coach Joe Salem puts his University of Minnesota Gridders through their paces in the annual Spring Game. That event is on tap at 10 a.m. in Memorial Stadium, and no ad­ mission will be charged. U of M officials hope that Gopher baseball fans planning to attend the Minnesota-Wisconsin baseball game at Siebert Field that afternoon make a day of it by coming to the cam­ pus a few hours early and also seeing the '81 gridders in action. The game will conclude 20 days ofspring practice for Salem as he winds up preparations for his third season as at his Alma Mater, and there is no secret about Smokey Joe's hopes that this year will be the best so far. Coming into spring drills, however, there were some unanswered questions about the Gopher squad and some areas that obviously were in need of improvement if Minnesota was to better its 5-6 finish of last fall. Big concern had been finding replacements for the Gophers' top three running backs of 1980... Marion Barber, Garry White and Joey Ray Glenn Lewis. Also on Salem's priority list has been the improve­ ment of the wide receiver position (where Roy Artis has departed) and finding additional help for Tim Salem at . On the credit side of the ledger, Salem does have most of his of­ Ray Shows Courage fensive line returning, and that has given him a solid foundation If Joel Ray had not been injured during his high bar routine, upon which to re-build the Golden Gopher attack. Coach Fred Roethlisberger's Golden Gopher gymnastic team in all Ken Dallafior, a 6-4, 274-pound senior, has been elected Min­ probability would have grabbed its sixth straight Big Ten title. nesota captain for '81, and is anchoring that front line from his left Instead Minnesota finished second... by one ONE-TENTH of a tackle position. Expecting to team with Dallafior at the other tackle point... as Ray, a freshman from Chicago, fell during his perfor­ spot is Wally Kersten, a 6-5, 281-pound senior who backed up the mance and suffered a head injury requiring 12 stitches. graduated Kent Penovich last fall. While most people would have thrown in the towel right there, The guard position appears solid with starters Bill Humphries Ray showed spectacular courage by continuing with his routine and (6-3, 242) and Todd Hallstrom (6-6, 239) returning. Both will be placing second in that competition. juniors. Ed Olson, a 6-3, 236-pound junior, also is back at center. Coach Roethlisberger was concerned early in the season because Other lettermen who will battle for positions in that interior line are ofthe fact that he found himself coming into the 1980-81 campaign Mike Moe (6-2, 207 So.) and Randy Rasmussen (6-2, 242 Jr.) at with an extremely youthful club. But Ray, and Ben Sander, fit in center along with Eric Peterson (6-4, 240 Jr.) at guard. well. At tight end, Salem has Mike Curtis (6-4, 216 Jr.) returning while The big guns throughout the season and in the Big Ten meet were the lone runningback with any experience is Duane Gregory (5-10, Brian Meeker, Danny Price and Jeff Murray. All three qualified 197 Sr.). Wide receivers available are Ken Hughes (5-9, 199 So.) for the NCAA championships where Meeker led the way with a and Chester Cooper (6-2, 202 Sr.). seventh place finish in the All-Around competition. 1980 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SIGNEES A junior, Meeker had the highest all-around total in the Big Ten NAME POS. HGT. WGT. HOMETOWN this season... a 56.05. He also led the Gophers in floor exercise, vault and high bar. Brown, Tony RB 5-10 180 Flint, MI Christopherson, Joe FB-LB 6-2 205 Austin Ferguson, Melvin LB 6-4 200 Miami, FL SWIMMING Glenn, Kerry TB-LB 5-10 170 E. St. Louis, IL Graffunder, Craig TE-DE 6-3 205 Fridley With new coach Paul Stearns at the helm, Minnesota's swim­ Hare, Andy QB 6-2 170 Appleton, WI ming team posted a 2-5 season dual meet record and wound up Henderson, Terrence CB 6-0 180 Los Angeles, CA sixth in the Big Ten meet with 230 points. Hohensee, Mike QB 6-1 190 Rowland Hgts., CA The Gophers also qualified four tankers and a relay team for the Hunter, Tony RB 5-10 180 Memphis, TN NCAA meet and wound up shattering another varsity record... Jacobs, Frank TB 6-0 200 Cincinnati, OH something that has become a habit with Stearn's competitors. James, Jimmie DE 6-1 220 Cleveland,OH Art Griffith and Scott Maim Johnson, Tony HB-CB 5-10 168 Roseville were two of Minnesota's top Kelly, John C-DT 6-4 192 Roseville performers. Griffith finished Lilleberg, Jon TE 6-4 213 Atwater 26th in the 50 yard freestyle at PalO, Mark C-DT 6-4 246 Clairton, PA the NCAA and 14th in the 100. Pryor, Michal OT-DT 6-5 227 Memphis, TN He owns both Minnesota Roller, Willie DB 6-2 190 Minneapolis records. Maim wound up 30th Ross, Walter RB 6-1 190 St. Petersburg, FL in the NCAA's 100 yard back- Schlichting, Jack HB-LP 6-2 205 Brooklyn Center Paul Steams stroke and 21st in the 200. Sieffert Greg DB 6-5 190 Anoka Frank Oman had two divers in the NCAA meet. Jeff Adamson Stern, Derek WR 6-2 Yz 200 Dallas, TX was 43rd in the I-meter and Scott Shuppert was 40th in the 3-meter. Stout, Todd QB 6-2 175 Cedar Rapids, IA Minnesota's 400 yard freestyle relay team (Dave Monkman, Pat Tessier, Scott FB-NG 6-3 210 White Bear Lake Mahoney, Dan Schirmers, Art Griffith) also did well in the NCAA Vignaldi, Mark RB 5-10 175 Uniontown, PA and literally re-wrote the U of M record book, establishing a new Wohler, Barry QB-S 6-1 1/2 170 Bird Island mark of 3:00.79 in that event. 3

Charles Baggett Fred Konrath Mike Wynn Paul Olson Changes Made on Gopher Grid Staff

Four additions and a change of assignments, all pending final ap­ ministration position in the automotive industry. Olson served here proval of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, have been during the 1977 and 1978 seasons and has been in private business made to the Golden Gopher football staff by Head Coach Joe since that time. Salem. Wynn got his start in coaching under at North­ The change of assignments involves Bill Happel who joined the western in 1972. He followed Agase to Purdue and remained on the Gophers a year ago as an administrative assistant in charge of Boilermaker staff until his abbreviated stay at Minnesota. Then, recruiting. He will now team up with Defensive Coordinator Bruce after leaving the automotive industry, Wynn returned to North­ Vandersall as defensive secondary coach replacing Dan Runkle who western as a member of Rick Venturi's coaching staff for the 1980 resigned recently to take the job of head coach at Mankato State campaign. Wynn played defensive end at the University of University. Nebraska and graduated in 1970. Replacing Happel as Minnesota's recruiting coordinator will be Olson, a graduate of St. Olaf College, first served as a graduate Fred Konrath, for the past 16 years a member of the coaching staff assistant at Minnesota during the 1973 and 1974 seasons. He then at White Bear Lake. Konrath, a native of Sandstone and a former was the head football coach at Woodbury High School before join­ quarterback at and graduate of St. Cloud State University, was the ing the Gophers as a full time staff member in 1977. head coach at White Bear for the past II years. During that time his The newcomer to the staff is Charlie Baggett, former standout teams were 60-43 with two unbeaten seasons (10-0 in 1970 and 12-0 quarterback at Michigan State University and more recently a in 1976). His club was the State "AA" champion in '76, and those member of the coaching staff at Bowling Green University. efforts earned Konrath Coach of the Year honors. A three-year letterman at Michigan State and co-captain of the Two of the additions also will join Vandersall with the defensive. Spartans in 1974, Baggett earned his B.S. degree in 1975. He was in They are Mike Wynn who will handle the interior defensive line as a business in Michigan for one year before joining the Bowling Green replacement for Cal Jones who accepted the head coaching post at staff in 1977. He'll work with Salem on the offensive side of things Lincoln University, and Paul Olson who will take over as defensive at Minnesota and specifically concentrate on the receivers and end coach in place of who has retired. Gopher passing game. Neither Wynn nor Olson are strangers to the University of Min­ "We're delighted to have all three of these people join us," nesota coaching scene. Wynn had a brief stint as defensive line Salem said. "All four are quality individuals. It is especially coach during the 1976-77 "off season" before leaving for an ad- beneficial to have them with us in time for spring practice."

Six hundred friends, fans and admirers were on hand at the St. ray Warmath, Wes Fesler and Joe Salem... were on hand. The fifth Paul Prom Center recently to pay tribute to George "Butch" Nash was who died in 1977. In the photo at the right, who is retiring after 34 years on the University of Minnesota foot­ Butch and his wife, Lee, are flanked by two of the committeemen ball staff. During his tenure in Gold Country, Nash served under who worked so hard in making the event a success ... John Camp­ five head coaches and tour of them (left to right)... , Mur- bell and Jim Soltau. 4 • Gophers Need Pitching Help In 1981

Many say the name of the game is pitching when it comes to base~all. It ~hat holds true, coach George Thomas faces a giant task In formIng up a solid staff this spring when the Gophers enter the Big Ten diamond race. Gone are the two keys to last year's mound staff as juniors Tom Smith and Ed Rech signed professional contracts. That means the Gop?ers ~eturn only two veteran starters, senior co-captain Doug FregIn (LIttle Falls) and sophomore Bob Meyers (Richfield). Both hurl from the right side. " "It.may look rather bleak in terms of veterans," Thomas says, but In the long run I believe we have some young men who, after gaining experience, may surprise a lot of people, including me, I hope. "Pitching is so vital to us considering we play such a short season. So if we plan to challenge in the conference this year, several newcomers and those who saw limited action last year on the mound will have to come through." George Thomas Roy Griak As far as hitting goes, it would be hard to top last year's record performance whe~ the 1980 Gophers set a school mark by hitting .329 as a team. MInnesota also led the Big Ten with a .350 batting The Gophers' strength lies in the distance events, but don't dis­ average. count Francis Ude. Ude, a freshman from Enugu, Nigeria, had the Sophomore right fielder Tom Steinback (New Ulm) led the second-best regular season time in the 60 yard dash in the indoor Gophers in batting last year with a .389 average as a freshman. This season with a :06.3. Al Whitesell, junior from Coon Rapids, had season he is joined on the varsity by two brothers, catcher Tim, the fifth best in the pole vault with a vault of 15'-9V2". Whitesell who transferred here from River Falls, WI, and freshman third already has topped that mark in the outdoor season with a vault of baseman Terry who was named Mr. Baseball in Minnesota last spr­ 16'-1Y4". ing as a prep star. Throw in power hitter first baseman Phil Johnson (Sleepy Eye), "U" Netters Eye Title all-Big Ten second baseman Gary Jost (St. Paul), Minnesota's other co-captain, plus glove ace Bill Piwnica (Minnetonka) at This may be the year of the Gopher in the world of tennis, and shortstop and the Gophers have a solid infield. Coach Jerry Noyce hopes his University of Minnesota net con­ Transfer Tom Baurle (Richfield) adds power in left field with vet tingent can make that a reality May 8-10 when entering the Big Ten Ronn Van Krevelen (Crystal) back in center. Sophomore Greg Tennis Meet at Michigan. Olson (Edina) will be behind the plate and is expected to be even The U of M finished third in the conference meet a year ago, and better than last spring when he batted a lusty .370. with what many consider to be the strongest Gopher contingent in 1 The above lineup presents Thomas and his staff with the most more than a decade now on hand, chances of moving up appear power seen on a Gopher roster in many a year. Several extra base good. records should fall this spring. Noyce welcomed back his entire starting lineup from last year's club, a team that won II of its last 14 dual-meet matches. In addi­ tion, two standouts who missed 1980 because of injuries, also return. Track Seniors Mike Trautner and Minnesota's 1981 track team, under the guidance of veteran Mark Wheaton sat out last coach Roy Griak, will head to East Lansing, Mich., May 22-23 to year but have made it back this take part in the championship meet. time around. In 1979, Trautner The Gophers close their home slate when hosting the "Last teamed with Ted Kauffmann Chance" track and field meet at Stillwater on Saturday, May 9. to win the number one The resurfacing project at Minnesota's Bierman Field outdoor doubles, and that duo would track was not completed in time for the '81 outdoor season, and like to claim a similar crown in consequently the Gophers have been using other available sites Jerry Noyce 1981. Wheaton was Minne- around the Twin Cities area for their home events. sota's MVP in '79 and hopes to help the Gophers to a Big Ten title Although Minnesota finished at the bottom of the standings in in mid-May. the indoor meet this past winter, Griak hopes his thinclads will do Junior Hakan Almstrom (from Stockholm, Sweden) returns this better outdoors this spring. year after becoming the first Big Ten "double winner" (singles and A lot of Minnesota's strength lies in Mike Gebeke, a sophomore doubles) last spring. He copped the number four singles crown and from White Bear Lake. Gebeke took second at the National Junior teamed with Kent Helgeson to win the number two doubles cham­ Championships in the 1500 meters with a time of 3:50.2. Mike then pionship. captured a fourth at the Junior Pan-American Championships in Helgeson, regarded as the strongest member of the '81 Gopher the 1500 with a time of 3:51.5. He also qualified for the NCAA delegation, looks for continued success this year after having to meet in the 1500 but did not place. His qualifying time was 3:44.2 step into the number one singles spot last season. and set a UM freshman record. A real surprise in '80 was Dave Morin. Known as a tough com­ Coming over from the indoor season will be Steve Everhart, who petitor, Morin stepped right into Minnesota's lineup and became set the team's best time in the 400 meters with a time of :49.93. the conference's best performer at the number six singles slot. Tom Coles also set the team's best in the 500 meters with a 1:04.07 The inspirational leader a year ago was Gene Sperling... and that and placed sixth in the Big Ten Championships. three-year letterman is back for one more shot. He'd like to bow Also coming over from the indoor sessions will be John Idstrom. out with a Big Ten title to his credit. Also on hand is Greg He was seventh at the conference meet in the 5000 with a time (and Wicklund, Minnesota's handy-man in '80 and again this season a '81 indoor best) of 14:33.04. consistent winner. ------_.------

5 80-81 "U" Hockey Season MelDorable

Except for the final game of the season, our Minnesota hockey Gophers made their 1980-81 campaign one of the most memorable in the history of the ice game at the U. of M. Perpich Named To U.S. Staff Coach Brad Buetow's second varsity squad came up with the following: a school record 33 wins, highest in the nation, won the Assistant Gopher hockey coach John Perpich has been named regular season WCHA championship, the Big Ten championship, head coach of the Midwest team for the 1981 National Sports and walked through the post season playoffs to the national cham­ Festival III scheduled July 21-29 at Lake Placid, NY. pionships in Duluth on March 26-27-28. Perpich and assistant coaches Hal Tearse, Bloomington Minnesota dispatched Michigan Tech in the first game at Duluth Junior A Stars, and Steve Christoff, Minnesota North Stars, 7-2 and, in the process, was awesome. It appeared that a fourth na­ will direct the Midwest squad in practice for one week in the tional title trophy was about to join the others in Minnesota's Twin Cities before the festival dates. A round robin tourney trophy case. But it was not to be. against the other three regional teams is scheduled for Lake The Gophers came out with a lesser performance in the cham­ Placid. pionship match while Wisconsin played a far superior game and The basis of this outing is to assemble the top 80 amateur won going away 6-3. Saturday, March 28, was not Minnesota's hockey players in the nation with eyes towards the 1984 Olym­ day. Wisconsin is the champ for this season. Hail the champ. pics. But that one loss cannot detract that much from a season that Besides Christoff, one member from the 1980 Olympic saw Minnesota all but run away and hide from its challengers. hockey team will serve as an assistant coach with each of the Although the season began on a high note, slowed perceptively in four regional teams. the middle, the Gophers closed with a rush to win the league title with a 20-8-0 mark. After being at or very near the top all the way, the Gophers won 12 of their last 14 league contests winning the famed MacNaughton Cagers Ride Roller-coaster Cup, symbol of WCHA supremacy, by shutting out Denver 3-0 in the next to last league game of the year in the Mile High City. A roller-coaster season filled with one frustration after another Included during regular season play were four wins against drew to a close in a most frustrating way for the University of Min­ Denver and Michigan, three of four against Wisconsin and North nesota team half-way through the month of March. Dakota, plus a split at Michigan Tech. This foursome was next in Coach Jim Dutcher's contingent, plagued all year with incon­ line to Minnesota in the final standings. sistency, hit a high and a low in the last week of the season and in UM then won three straight playoff series at home against the process missed a 20-win season by the scantiest of margins as Minnesota-Duluth, Colorado College and Colgate to take the well as losing out on a return trip to the Big Apple. number one ranking in the nation to Duluth for the nationals. You After ending regular season-play with an overall record of 17-10 know that story. (the Gophers were 9-9 and tied for fifth in the Big Ten), Minnesota The final record of 33-12-0 brings Buetow's two-year mark to received its second straight opportunity to play in the National In­ 59-27-0. vitation Tournament. Individual honors cascaded upon members of Minnesota's The Gophers opened competition with a convincing 90-77 1980-81 hockey club. Two players, senior co-captain and wing triumph at home over Drake University. Then Minnesota Steve Ulseth (Roseville Kellogg) and sophomore Olympic star Neal journeyed to Hartford, Conn. where it whipped highly-touted Con­ Broten (Roseau), were named first team all-America. necticut 84-66. This same pair was joined by Neal's younger brother, sophomore That was the high spot. center Aaron (Roseau), as the entire front line on the official All­ Needing "only" to beat the WCHA team as balloted by the Denver Post. In addition, Ulseth University of West Virginia on was named WCHA Player of the Year by The Post after winning their own the regular season league scoring title with 69 points in 28 games. court in order to be awarded a Steve and Neal were also named to the WDAZ-TV Players trip to New York for the NIT's WCHA first team in voting by members of the league teams. Aaron "Final Four" in Madison made the second team in that balloting. Square Garden, the Gophers Jim Dutcher skidded to the low spot by fall- ing 80-69 to the Mountaineers. Wrestlers Gain 2nd "It was a disappointing way to end the season," Dutcher Going into the 1980-81 season, UM Wrestling Coach Wally lamented, "but it has been that kind of year for us. All season long Johnson didn't know what to expect from his young squad that was we have been on the edge of something very good. But every time hit early with injuries. we seemed to be within reach of some sort of reward, we would slip Johnson pulled those troops together and piloted them to a back a little and let the good things get away. pleasing second place finish in the Big Ten and an 18th place in the Despite that fact, the 1980-81 season was a good one for Min­ NCAA. nesota, and Dutcher told his players so. "Remember the 19 wins," Gary Lefebvre was one of Minnesota's shining lights. He won Dutcher emphasized. "We will have everybody back next year, and the crown at 126 in the Big Ten and placed sixth in the NCAA to the thing we must do is concentrate on improving ourselves in­ earn All-America honors. Dalen Wasmund won the Big Ten's 134 dividually. We have the basis for putting together a very good title and placed fourth in the NCAA to also gain All-America basketball team next year." honors. Jim Trudeau was the third Gopher to cop a conference And Dutcher is right. Consider the fact that Minnesota beat such championship. He did it at 158. nationally-ranked teams as Louisville and North Carolina. Con­ Mark Luby placed third in the Big Ten while Darrell Gholer sider the fact that Minnesota won its seventh straight Pillsbury finished fifth. On the year Lefebvre was 22-8, Wasmund 27-9, Classic Championship. Consider the fact that Minnesota breezed to Trudeau 20-7, Luby 20-9, and Gholer 20-12. the Winston Tire Classic title in Los Angeles, CA. Consider the fact All of those leaders were underclassmen and will return next that Minnesota was tougher to beat on the road than at any time in season. In addition, a handful of matmen who missed the recently­ recent years... winning conference games at Iowa, Michigan State, completed season with injuries, will be back next season. Ohio State and Northwestern. 6

WILLIAMS \ 1\ FUND TJ::M:E OUT ~ ....iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiliil ~ ~ Gophers Lose 1981 Williams Fund Events Monday, 5th ANNUAL PATTY BERG-LES Golden Valley Country Club Strong Booster MAY II BOLSTAD GOLF & TENNIS (with WIA) The University of Minnesota hockey pro­ Monday, 10th ANNUAL WAYZATA Wayzata and Woodhill gram lost one of its closest friends and big­ MAY 18 SPORTACULAR (Golf & Tennis) Country Clubs gest supporters this year when Mr. Bill Hurley passed away after suffering through Wednesday, 4th ANNUAL STAN SYTSMA GOLF Hutchinson an extended illness. MAY 20 OUTING Bill, as he was known to all, always had a positive frame of mind when it came to Monday, 6th ANNUAL NORTH SUBURBAN Majestic Oaks Country Club Gopher hockey and was one of the JUNE I GOLF Anoka originators of the Golden Gopher Blueline Tuesday, 9th ANNUAL OAK RIDGE GOLF Oak Ridge Country Club Club back in the early 1960's. JUNE 2 & TENNIS OUTING "Possibly the most important thing to Bill Hurley, besides his love and care about Monday, 9th ANNUAL AUSTIN GOLF & Austin Country Club the individual player, was his drive to see JUNE 8 TENNIS OUTING the junior varsity program come into ex­ istence," says Bruce Telander, another of Thursday, 3rd ANNUAL GOPHER-HUSKIE St. Cloud Country Club the B1ueline Club originators. "Bill was the JUNE II GOLF OUTING biggest booster of all about the J. V. pro­ gram. It was his belief that more young men Monday, 5th ANNUAL ST. CROIX VALLEY To be announced could gain advantage of skating in this pro­ JUNE 15 OUTING gram." When took over for John Tuesday, 4th ANNUAL RIVERSIDE GOLF Riverside Country Club Mariucci as head coach in the middle JUNE 16 OUTING Blue Earth-Winnebago 1960's, Glen says today that "Mariucci turned me over to Bill Hurley and others in Monday, 7th ANNUAL BRUCE SMITH Faribault Country Club case I ever needed anything. Bill was always JUNE 22 MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING the first to react whenever we made a re­ quest for help. Monday, 7th ANNUAL Mendakota County Club "But I believe his proudest moments JUNE 22 GOLF & TENNIS OUTING came in the way he maintained solid friend­ ships with our players after they had com­ Tuesday, 7th ANNUAL NEW ULM GOLF New Ulm Country Club pleted their time at the University. As a JUNE 23 OUTING coach I cannot place enough emphasis on Thursday, 6th ANNUAL PAUL GIEL GOLF Winona Country Club the importance of that kind of friendship. JUNE 25 CLASSIC "And anytime I was down about how things were going at the U., and with my Monday, 9th ANNUAL ROGER HAGBERG Rochester Country Club present team, the North Stars, I would call JUNE 29 MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING Bill and meet him for lunch. Just being with him pulled up my spirits. He would point Thursday, 7th ANNUAL DUTCH WEBER Virginia Country Club out all the positive things we had going, and JULY 9 MEMORIAL IRON RANGE GOLF was never bashful about offering advice, & TENNIS OUTING either. "All hockey, not just the U. of Min­ Monday, 1st ANNUAL HAYFIELD GOLF Oaks Country Club nesota, misses this man." JULY 13 OUTING Hayfield Present head coach Brad Buetow echoed the sentiments of others, but added, "Long Monday, 12th ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF Midland Hills Country Club before I joined the Minnesota staff I knew JULY 20 OUTING all about Bill Hurley." Buetow also points out that many friends Thursday, 5th ANNUAL DICK WILDUNG Sanborn Golf Club of Hurley's have asked how they may pay JULY 23 GOLF OUTING tribute to him. As a result. Buetow has urg­ ed anyone who wishes to donate to a fund Monday, 8th ANNUAL PAT CRIST Hastings Country Club in Bill's memory should specify that the JULY 27 MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING contribution go towards refurbishing the junior varsity hockey locker room at Monday, 6th ANNUAL BUILDING Hillcrest Country Club Williams Arena. "Bill was instrumental in AUGUST 10 INDUSTRIES GOLF OUTING St. Paul getting our JV program off the ground and this fund would be especially appropriate," Wednesday, 2nd ANNUAL WEST SUBURBAN Waconia Country Club Buetow said. AUGUST 12 GOLF OUTING 7 Gayle Sayers Ready For Wayzata

Gayle Sayers, former All-American at the Univesity of Kansas and later a Hall of Fame selection from the , will headline the 1981 Wayzata Sportacular at the Wayzata Country Club May 18. Sayers will join Master of Ceremonies Ray Scott and sports personality George Connors as the top attractions at the 10th annual golf and tennis outing for the University of Minnesota's Williams Fund. Jaye Dyer, chairman of the Wayzata event, calls this year's program an outstan­ ding one. "Sayers follows an already im­ , pressive list of celebrities who have ap­ peared at the Wayzata Sportacular," he pointed out. "We are pleased to add his name to a list which includes such dignitaries as Fran Tarkenton, , Bart Starr, Bud Wilkinson and the late Jesse Owens. The Sportacular is the largest single fund raiser for the men's intercollegiate athletic department at the University of Minnesota, and last year Chairman Dyer and his com­ mittee turned over $100,000 to the U. of M. RAY SCOTT Paul Giel, director of men's inter­ collegiate athletics at the University of Min­ other NUMEROUS credits are the Super For more information, call ticket nesota, indicated that members of the Bowl, the World Series, the Tokyo Bowl, chairperson Betty Dyer at 471-0151 or Gopher coaching staff also would be on NBA Basketball, NFL football and the 454-2828. hand at the event, and he was "extremely LPGA tournaments. pleased that Sayers would headline the '81 Currently Scott is part of the "morning event. .. team" at KSTP Radio and also does daily The day's activities will include a features for Dial Sports. breakfast and a luncheon at the Wayzata Connors is the only player ever named to Country Club and both golf and tennis at both the college and pro football hall of the Wayzata and Woodhill facilities. fame. He was inducted into the College Tickets are priced at $150, ,and anyone Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and into the desiring information about participating is Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1975. asked to call the University of Minnesota He played at Notre Dame in the middle Williams Fund office (612-373-4924). 1940's and then moved on to the Chicago Sayers currently is serving as director of Bears for a lO-year stint which ended in athletics at Southern Illinois University. 1955. He was an All-American for the Prior to accepting that position, he had Fighting Irish on two occasions and an All­ held the post of assistant director of Pro with the Bears three times. athletics at the University of Kansas. Since his playing days have ended, Con­ However, it is as one of the most exciting nors has been doing color work for the running backs ever to play football that Notre Dame football television network, Sayers is best remembered. He was an All­ and he also has been part of the CBS foot­ American at Kansas from 1962 to 1964 and ball television team. then went to the Chicago Bears as their The Wayzata Sportacular Comittee has number one draft choice in 1965. announced that because it is restricted to a Already well known by the time he got to limited number of players by the host clubs Chicago, he firmly established himself as (Wayzata and Woodhill), reservations for one of the game's greats with a fabulous golf must be made in advance. rookie season, setting an NFL record by A ticket purchased for the Sportacular scoring 22 touchdowns that year and tying does not automatically entitle the holder to Ernie Nevers' 1929 record of six TD's in a golf round. No reservation can be one game. He was a unanimous All-NFL honored until the registration process has selection from 1965 to 1969, before a series been completed, and your check received. of knee injuries ended his career. He led the Registered players are assigned to a tee league in rushing in 1966 and 1968. for the shotgun start. Upon arrival at Scott, who returns "one more time" to Wayzata Country Club (whether you are MC the event (much to the delight of his playing Wayzata or Woodhill), each followers here) is well know nationally as a player's bag is identified with a special top sports commentator. SPORTACULAR bag tag, and directed to He has been the radio voice of the Min­ the assigned tee. THE TAG ON YOUR nesota Vikings and Penn State University BAG ASSURES YOUR STARTING football and basketball teams. Among his POSITION. There's been a longtime friendship between Midwest Federal and the University of Minnesota. It's teamwork, the same kind that wins ball games, and helps all endeavors succeed. At Midwest Federal we believe in what the University is doing; we've enjoyed watching it grow. That's why we give our corporate and personal support to the University of Minnesota Marching Band, the Williams Scholarship Fund, the Gopher Chatter newsletter and the entire intercollegiate athletic program. The University has ---- our best wishes for continued success.

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Vol. XIX, No.1, Sept. 1981

Newcomers got a three-day jump on the veterans when Joe Christopherson, Austin Pacelli; John Kelly, Roseville football practice opened at the U ofM in August, andincluded Mounds View; Barry Jf7l,oler, Bird Island; Pete Najarian, among the rookies were 18 freshmen from high schools in Minneapolis Central. Third Row: Jon Lilleberg, Atwater Minnesota. That contingent includes, Front row: Scott Tessier, Scott Richards, St. Paul Hill Murray; Greg Seiffert, Anoka; Jf7l,ite Bear Lake; Willie Roller, Minneapolis Central; Craig Mark DeSimone, Mahtomedi. Fourth Row: ShawnBoerboom, Graffunder, Fridley; Jack Schlichting, Brooklyn Center. Ghent; Paul Blanchard, Minnetonka; Adam Kelly, Excelsior; Second Row: Clark Johnson, Roseville Alexander Ramsey; John Carr, Maplewood; Randy Christopher, Cambridge. Gophers To Meet Ohio in Opener It has been a twice-a-day drill pattern (and sometimes a Joe Salem will kick off his third season as head football third session in the evening) ever since as Salem prepareshis coach at the University of Minnesota on Saturday, Sept. 12 charges for that Ohio University opener. when his 1981 Golden Gophers play host to the Ohio And there are a lot of preparations to account for before University Bobcats at 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. Smokey Joe will consider the Gophers ready to square off That game will help Minnesota players and fans alike see with the Bobcats. how good the '81 edition of Golden Gopher football will be "A year ago we led the Big Ten in fumbles and penalties," after pre-season prognasticators seemed undecided on the he pointed out, "and we probably led the nation in lowest potential of this year's Minnesota squad. punting average. The opposition had nothing to do with any "We were picked all the way from second to eighth by a of those three deficiencies. We did all of those things variety of writers and magazines," Smokey Joe pointed out. ourselves and in the process became known as a self destruct Nobody really knows what to think about us. But with 31 football team. We worked hard to eliminate those errors in lettermen returning and with seven home games on our spring ball, and we are working hard on them this fall. Ifw~ schedule, we hope to finish closer to the top of the Big Ten can do that, we have the chance to be a good football team. than the bottom." Other areas of concern for Salem have been filling the Salem brought his freshmen in early ... as now permitted vacancies left by the departure of Marion Barber and Garry by the NCAA ...for threedays of "indoctrination" before the White, strengthening the receiving corps and finding help veterans reported. for Tim Salem at quarterback. "We like that new plan," Salem said. "It gives the Last spring a handful ofjunior college transfers arrivedon newcomers a chance to know something about our system, the scene, and that looked-for help may have been found. The something about us and something about themselves before Gophers should have a betterfeel for the situation by the time they are confronted with the upperclassmen. It has worked well for us." Ohio's Bobcats invade Memorial Stadium. For example, Frank Jacobs and Walter Ross look like they All of that started on August 19th when more than 30 will help at runningback. Derek Stern could turn out to be a newcomers donned the maroon and gold for the first time. quality receiver. And Mike Hohensee has been impressive at Media Day, an afternoon devoted to pictures and interviews quarterback. Then throw in the more than 30 newcomers in with area press representatives, took place on the 22nd and mor~. then the entire U of M football squad, led by Captain Ken camp and the picture brightens even Dallafior, went to work on the 24th. Defensively Minnesota was sound a year ago and appears For three days Salem's squad of more than 100 grid even better in '81. Up front Kevin Kellin and Steve Bisch hopefuls worked "in sweats" before they put on pads for the return as starters at tackle. Jim Fahnhorst and Glenn Howard are quality linebackers. And the deep four is led by first time on the 27th. standout Mike Robb at rover. "U" ATHLETES HONORED Trent Tucker, senior co-captain of the University of Minnesota basketball team. spent the last two weeks in in August playing for the National Invitation Tourna­ ment All-Star Team in South America. The NIT contingent worked out in New York for a week and then toured Columbiaand the Dominican Republic from the August 18 through the 29th. During that time the NIC All-Stars competed against the Columbian All-Star Team, the Russian National Team and the Panamanian National Team as well as Trent Tucker. three additional aggregations in the Dominican Republic. This was the second annual international tour for an NIT All-Star team. In 1980, Randy Breuer was on a similar aggregation that played in Europe. Next year's squad will tour the Orient. Brian Meeker, senior from Edina, was the big news in the Four distingw:shed indit>iduals who hal'e given so much of 1981 National Sports Festival them.~el('es to University of Minnesota athletics over the years late in July when he captured u-ere honored at last spring's M Club banquet where being the all-around championship made honorary members of the M Club. Included were Bob in gymnastics at the Syracuse, Mowerson. former sU'immingcoach; Marion Rogowski. senior NY. Carrier Dome. aceoulltant in the Men's Intercollegiate Athletic Department Meeker. who last winter for 42 years (and the only woman ever afforded the honorary copped the same honors in the M); Dr. Merle Loken. for several years the faculty Big Ten Conference champ­ represpntatil'e to the Big Ten Conference; and Ozzie Cowles. ionships. later was injured former basketball coach. Presenting the awards was Paul Giel. when competing in the right. U of M athletic director. Festival's individual events. The National Sports Festival brought together Brian Meeker nearly 3,000 athletes in 33 sports as the first step in preparing this nation's amateurs for the 1984 Olympics in Seven Home Games Los Angeles. On Tap This Fall "Road Race" Scheduled Seven home games are on tap in Memorial Stadium this As Part of Grid Opener fall. and several special "days" have been planned to add to the customary festivities surrounding . The first annual Golden Gopher Grand Slam Road Race Cap Day is slated for the opener September 12 when Coach has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at the University Joe Salem's Golden Gophers entertain the Bobcats from Ohio of Minnesota as part of the 1981 football opener against Ohio University. Anyone who purchased an official Gold Country University. cap at the U of M at the received free. a Co-sponsored by the Men's Intercollegiate Athletic general admission ticket to that opener. And anyone who dId Department at the U of M and Munsingwear, INC, the meet not take advantage of thatoffer during the fair may still do so will be a 10 kilometer run and include a total of seven until 5 p.m. on Friday. Sept. 11 at the Athletic Ticket Office competitive divisions. The entry fee is $6.00. located in the Bierman Field Athletic Building. Gopher Coach Roy Griak has indicated that the meet is an Industry Day is scheduled September 19when the Gophers open event with several international calibre runners invited play Purdue in the "Brick House" and then Band Day is on to participate. Greg Fredericks. who was an All-American tap September 26 when Minnesota entertains Oregon State. and NCAA champion atPenn State. already has accepted his Homecoming has been set for October 10 when invitation to compete here." Griak said. "We also have Gary Northwestern plays here and part of that day's special Bjorklund coming in. and Kevin McHale of the Boston activities will be the Homecoming Pre-Game Lunch from all Celtics basketball team will switch roles for the day and run a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Architecture Court (89 Church in our race." Street SE). Sponsored by the Minnesota Alumni Association. Competition is scheduled to get underway at 8:45 a.m. The the luncheon is priced at $5.00 per person. Reservations may course will be a flat one. with "Not a hill in sight." according be made by calling (612)373-2466. to Griak. "We'll start at memorial Stadium on the Oak & Also included in the Homecoming plans is a "Rotary Washington corner. run along East River Road. go on Challange Day" promotion which hopefully will. at~ract Exeter. on Otis and Dayton and back on the River Road into 10.000 Rotary Club members from throughout the district to Memorial Stadium for the finish." the game. All participants will receive a special T-shirt, a U of M Michigan's invasion is scheduled October 31 when the Gold Country cap, and a free ticket to the opening football Gophers and Wolverines battl~ for the ~ittle Brown Jug as game that afternoon in Memorial Stadium between part of the sixth annual American I..€glOn Day. . Minnesota and Ohio University. Minnesota hosts Ohio State on November 7 before closmg Winners in each of the seven division (12 and under, 13 to the 1981 slate with Parent's Day against Wisconsin on 17. 18 to 29, 30 to 39.40 to 49,50 to 59 and over 60) will recive November 21. special Munsingwear shirts and Munsingwear sweatsuits. CAGERS HOST YUGOSLAVIANS This year's Golden Gopher cagers will get an early starton the basketball season by playing host to the Yu~oslavia NOW ON SALE National team on Saturday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. in • • • • Williams Arena. The visiting Yugoslavians won the gold medal at the 1980 BASKETBALL SEASON $112.50 Olympic Games in Moscow and are regarded as the finest 15 Home Games basketball team in Europe. That early opener was added to Minnesota's 1981-82 HOCKEY SEASON TICKETS $100.00 schedule through negotiations with the Amateur Basketball 20 Home Games Association of the United States of America (ABUSA) and has been sanctioned by the NCAA. Since it is considered as an "addition" to regular season FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION play, it will not be included in this year's season ticket plan. CALL 373-3181 Tickets for the game with Yugoslavia will go on sale October 15. All seats will be reserved, and adult tickets will Athletic Ticket Office be priced at $5.00 and student tickets will sell for $3.00. Regular reserved season tickets, good for all 15 home Bierman Field Athletic Bldg. appearances including the Pillsbury Classic, went on Sale University of Minnesota September 1 for $112.50. The single game reserved seat sale 516 15 Avenue S.E. of any unsold tickets is scheduled to begin November 1 for $7.50 per ticket. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455 For further information regarding the tickets for the 1981-82 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Yugoslavia game or for regular season tickets, write Athletic HOME GAMES Ticket Office, Bierman Field Athletic Building, 516 15th Mon., Nov. 30 San Francisco State Ave. SE, U of M, Minneapolis, Mn, 55455 or call (612)373­ Wed., Dec. 2 Dayton 3181. Tue., Dec. 8 Drake Mon. & Tue.. Dec. 28 & 29 PILLSBURY CLASSIC Harriers Slated to Host Participants: Arizona U., Army, Minnesota & Montana St. Sat., Jan. 2 Long Beach State Thu., Jan. 14 Iowa Big Ten Championships Sat., Jan. 16 Michigan Sat., Jan. 23 Illinois Harriers from the Universityof Minnesota will play host to Thu., Feb. 4 Purdue the 1981 Big Ten Conference cross country championships at Sat., Feb. 6 Indiana the U of M Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. Thu., Feb. 11 Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana tied for top honors a year ago and Thu., Feb. 18 Northwestern will battle Illinois and Wisconsin for the title again in 1981. Thu., Mar. 4 Michigan State Minnesota's hopes in the 8,000 meter event will rest with Sat., Mar. 6 Ohio State such veterans as seniors Don Hurley, John Idstrom and Lloyd Ness. Juniors John Keohen and David Sharpalso should help 1981-82 HOCKEY SCHEDULE while sophomores Dave Morrison and John Kromer could HOME GAMES lend a hand. Frio, Sat., Oct. 23-24 U.S. International Among Coach Roy Griak's newcomers, Dallas Allaire and Frio, Sat., oct. 30-31 Northeastern Univ. Dan Roach are being given the best chance of contributing to Fri., Sat., Nov. 20-21 North Dakota Minnesota's success in 1981. Fri., Sat., Dec. 4-5 Wisconsin Other home meets on the '81 Gopher schedule include the Fri., Sat., Dec. 18-19 UM Duluth Grand Slam on Sept. 12, the Gopher Open Sept. 19, a dual Sat., Sun., Jan. 2-3 Princeton with Wisconsin Oct. 3 and the Gold Country Classic Oct. 10. Fri., Sat., Jan. 29-30 Denver Fri., Sat., Feb. 5-6 UM Duluth Fri., Sat., Feb. 19-20 Denver Success Achieved Fri., Sat., Feb. 26-27 Colorado College in Spring Sports Success was plentiful for University of Minnesota athletes last spring as the Golden Gophers ranked among the best in the Big Ten Conference. Jerry Noyce saw his U of M tennis team gain a share of the Big Ten tennis title (the Gophers tied for the top spot with Michigan) and wind up with an overall record of 20-5. Individual tennis crowns went to Hakan Alstrom at number four singles, Greg Wicklund at number five and Mike Hoeger at number six. In addition, Hoeger and Mark Wheaton teamed up to win the number three doubles title. On the golf front, Tom Lehman placed second and Coach Greg Harvey's Gophers wound up fourth when hosting the Big Ten link tournament at the U of M golf club. In baseball, George Thomas' contingent finished 37-16 and captured the western division championship in the Big Ten race. The Gophers also advanced to the NCAA tournament before being eliminated by Florida State in the southern regional tourney. Tom Lehman, right, receives the Big Ten Conference Medal Roy Griak's track squad dropped a notch in the Big Ten of Honor from Athletic Director Paul Giel at the annual M standings and finished ninth with 14 points in the 1981 Club Banquet held last spring. The medal is awarded to the showdown. One of the better efforts came from the 400 meter U of M's top student-athletic, and in 1981 went to the senior relay team which wound up fourth. golfer from Alexandria. Rotary Challenge Day Underway

One of the most energetic football promotions ever undertaken at the University of Minnesota now is underway thanks to Golden Gopher boosters Lee Sundetand Roger Van Bierman Briefs Haaften and Rotary International. When the U of M plays host to Northwestern Universityon ISaturday, October 10, Sundet and Van Haaften hope to have Wally Johnson, veteran wrestling coach at the U of M, 10,000 Rotarians on hand in Memorial Stadium. underwent hip surgery at Fairview Hospital in early August Both members of the Bloomington Rotary Club, that and reportedly is doing well. "I'm walking without pain for "Dynamic Duo" has organized a plan designed to help the U the first time in eight years," Johnson proclaims! of M put football fans in the seats and also benefit the ~".". Courage Center in Golden Valley. Tabbed "Rotary Challenge Day" the promotion has found New faces abound in Bierman Building as several the Bloomington Rotary issuing a challenge to the other 75 additions to the staff in the Men's Intercollegiate Athletic Rotary Clubs in District 595 (two in bordering Wisconsin Department have taken place since last spring. communities and the remainder in Minnesota) to have every Vickie Amundson has arrived on the scene as the secretary member of every club sell at least four tickets to the for hockey, tennis and athletic trainers. Vickie hails from St. Minnesota-Northwestern game. Paul's "East Side" and is a graduate of Johnson High School The Rotary Clubs have agreed that their minimum will be as well as Lakewood Community College. Before coming to 2,000 tickets sold. Then, for all tickets over 2,000 sold by the U of M, Vickie worked as a receptionist for KSJN Radio Rotarians, the Rotary will share in the ticket revenue and the and as a personnel clerk for the IRS. Although tennis and proceeds will go to the Courage Center. bowling are her hobbies, hockey remains her major interest "We have had a personal representative attend a meeting and, "I'm really looking forward to this year's hockey and issue a personal challenge to all of those clubs," Van season." Haaften said. "The Rotary Club has a long history of supporting the Courage Center through a number of fund Patti Babcock joined the staff as a Williams Fund raising activities, and we view this as an opportunity to secretary after a stint in the U of M admissions & records continue that tradition while also helping men's athletics at office. Patti is from Woodstock and is a graduate of Pipestone the University of Minnesota." High School. She was active in band and chorus there but now is into softball, volleyball and bowling. AND Golden Gopher sports! ~. ¥- Diane Olson has taken over the secretarial position for track, baseball and wrestling at the U of M following a similar assignment in the U of M Hospitals. Diane is from Fridley and was graduated from high school there. While in high school, she was a hockey cheerleader, was active in softball and was a member of the GAA. Her hobbies now include softball, Hairston bowling and reading. ~ ~ ~ Brian Hairston is another staff newcomer but not a stranger to the U of M athletic department. A product of Columbus, OH, Brian came to the U of M as a football player in 1975. He was a member of the Golden Gopher teams for four seasons before being graduated in 1979. Currently working on his masters degree atthe U of M, Brian will serve as the assistant educational skills coordinator and work with New Track Completed David Ekstrand in that area. Brand, spanking new. Colorful. Bright and shiny. All are ~ ~ ~ ways to describe the new running track facilities at the Tom Johnson has taken over as the assistant baseball coach Bierman Field athletic complex. and as an assistant to the Williams Fund Director. He Roy Griak, men's track coach at the University of replaces John Anderson who resigned after three years on Minnesota, describes the new facility as "A 400 meter, nine­ the staff to accept a position with a private business firm. lane Rub A Turf track. It's an all rubber surface that has Johnson is from Hastings and is a graduate of the University been painted and is very attractive. It's also very functional of Minnesota. He was a varsity baseball player for four years and will eliminate the old problem of hydroplaning." and served as captain in 1979. Before joiningthe U of Mstaff, In addition to the actual running surface, Griak also he taught physical education at the St. Lukes School in St. reports that the high jump apron has been enlarged and the Paul. terrain around that pit contoured to fit the apron approach. "We've also added one foot on the inside of the track to make it more functional," he said, "and by converting our Two change in assignments also have taken place at Bierman. Ellen Downing was transferred from her previous facility from a 440 yard track to a 400 meter track we have post of track and baseball secretary to secretary for the altered one curve." athletic director. She replaces Mary Ann Prairie who has The entire construction cost is expected to run about assumed the business and accounting assignment $140,000, and all of that money is being funded by the Men's previously held by Marion Rogowski. Marion retired in July Intercollegiate Athletic Department. The facility will be after 42 years on the U of M staff. She was honored at a used however by the Women's Department, by the retirement party July 22. Intramural Department, by Rec Sports and by U of M staff. SUNDET RATED Dear Golden Gopher players, fans, staff, and friends: AS "KEY" MAN Yes, you are invited to attend what promises to be a once-in-a-Iifetime celebratio~-a celebration of 100 years of Golden Gopher football. One hundred great years, we might add because few institutions in America can boastoformatch a century of gold glory and gre~tness as the University of Minnesota can. 6 National Champions! 16 Big 10 Championships! 13 Members of the College Football Hall of Fame! 38 Football AII­ Americans! 40 All conference players! Golden Gopher Football...a .tradition of excellence...that's why we are having a gala birthday party. A celebration, if you will, honoring the players, coaches, fans, friends, and everyone who has contributed to a century of achievement. Please join us and meet and visit with many wonderful people who helped make the Gophers go-people like you!

HERE'S THE PROGRAM: (Remember: dress optional) 5 p.m. Complimentary parking at the Prom Center, 1190Uni"ersity Avenue, 51. Paul. Lee Sundet Just pull up and Gopher athletes will park your car. 5 p.m. Cocktail Hour (cash bar) featuring a fun Silent Auction with Lee Sundet ranks as a key man with surprise Gopher memorabilia and other goodies. Century Manufacturing, and he is 7 p.m. Silent Auction closes and high bidders will redeem and pay for auction items looked upon as just as much of a key to sharp (Visa and Master Charge may be used) the Men's Intercollegiate Athletic Department at the University of 7:30 p.m. Dinner and complimentary wine, choice of broiled Minnesota Minnesota. filet mignon with chicken breasts or broiled fresh Minnesota walleyed pike. In recent years, Sundet has been Complimented with all the trimmings and a special Prom dessert. credited with selling more than $150,000 worth of tickets for Williams 8:15 p.m. Special program featuring emcee Billy Bye introducing "The Voice of The Fund events over the years, and he has Golden Gophers" Julius Perlt; Director of Men's Intercollegiate Athletics been a Hunt Captain for the Wayzata Paul GieJ, and special guests from various eras of Golden Gopher Sportacular since its inception. football. Sundet is a member of the U of M's 9:00 p.m. prestigious Bernie Bierman Hall of Dance and visit to the marvelous music of Jerry Mayeron's 16 piece Fame Donor Club, is a member of the orchestra. Golden Gopher Club and is a charter 12:30 a.m. Complimentary cookies served with coffee, tea, or milk "for the road"! member of the Golden Gopher TD Club. Generally described as an ardent We promise there will be other prizes and surprises during the evening, and we know Gopher fan and B0C!ster, Sun?et has been deeply involved m supportmg U of you'll want to be there. So hurry and fill out the enclosed card and send it back to us M athletics most of this adult life. (reservations limited to the first 800 persons) $25.00 per person. Make checks payable to This fall, he has joined forces with the U of M Williams Fund. Roger Van Haaften in putting together a Rotary Challenge Day which ranks as one of the most energetic promotions ever undertaken with Minnesota football. But energetic undertakings are Go On The Road in 1981 nothing unusual for Sundet who has risen to the position of chairman of the Want to see the Minnesota Gophers Unfortunately, an increase in travel board and chief executive officer of on the road this football season? If so, costs has cut into the number of Century Mfg. join the Minnesota Football Fans Inc. participants in recent years, but both Sundet was born and raised on a for only $1.00. small farm near Spring Grove. He Pillsbury and Bjorklund hope the That club has been in operation for 29 response is strong enough to keep the graduated from High School there in years under the direction of Bob 1946, served in the Marines a year and club in operation in 1981. Pillsbury. Now with the help of Bob This year's costs have been fixed at then received his degree from the Bjorklund, those ardent Gopher fans University of Minnesota in 1951. $236.80 for the Illinois trip, $269.50 for fly via chartered aircraft to all of the Indiana, $153.50 for Iowa and $234.50 In addition to his business and U of M Minnesota's football games on the road. for Michigan State. Those prices interests, Sundet is a member of the Plans call for the group to be met at include ground transportation, the executive committee and has been the opponents' airport by a chartered noon lunch and game ticket. A $40 a fund raiserfor Courage Center, Camp bus company, taken to a "good deposit is required for each person per Courage and Courage North. He's also restaurant" for lunch, provided a ticket trip. an active Rotarian and is the for the game and then returned to the Anyone interested in joining the club immediate past president of the airport by bus before flying back to the is asked to calI Bob Pillsbury at 340­ Bloomington Rotary. Twin Cities early that eveRing. 4543 or Bob Bjorklund at 339-5543. r-----.. -- --

\ Williams Fund Enjoys Banner Year From Rio Verde, Arizona, in March through Waconia, Minnesota in mid­ August, we have enjoyed the most successful revenue producing period in our history. To date we have concluded 25 Williams Fund events. Still ahead of us are our Midland Hills 16th Annual St. Paul Dinner on Monday, October 19; the 9th Annual Wine and Cheese Festival at Republic Airlines on Wednesday, November 11; followed by our exciting 100-Year Football Celebration Dinner Dance (and Silent Auction) at the Prom Ballroom Friday, November 20 - then closing with our Pillsbury Classic December 28 & 29. We will have raised in excess of $750,000 during this calendar year and over $300,000 is generated by our golf & tennis outings with the balance com­ ing from direct giving and special events. Without the help of close to 300 committee people and chairpersons and the participation of over 3,000 golfers, it simply couldn't have been done. Our special thanks go out to all of the marvelous people who contributed their time, energy and dollars in One of the highlights of this year's Williams Fund Events was the outing at support of the Golden Gophers through Hillcrest which attracted, left to right, Gopher Booster, Charlie Herbst, headliner the Williams Fund - we are grateful! Chi Chi Rodriguez, Athletic Director Paul Giel, Fund Director, Tom Barron and Highlighting the year, of course, was Assistant to the Fund Director, Tom Johnson. the fabulous Wayzata Sportacular which grossed over $110,000 - a spectacular job by Jaye and Betty Dyer (Dyco Petroleum Company) and their hustlin' Hunt Captains, led by Wayne Jimmerson, and Call Girls. Gayle Sayers was the featured guest speaker and did a superb job. Both the morning and noon programs were emceed by the best in the business, Ray Scott, who always adds that special "Touch of Class" to any event he is associated with. It is not our intention to single out individual events for recognition this year because time and space do not permit. There were, however, some outstanding increases this year ­ namely the Rochester Roger Hagberg Memorial Golf & Tennis Outing raised over $30.000 which is double the income of two years ago. Congrats to "Chuck" Pappas (Michael's Restaur­ ant) and his fine committee. The Building Industries Golf Outing held at Hillcrest Country Club in St. Paul for the first time grossed close to $20,OQO this year - a $14,000 gain over last 'year! Wow! Nice going Charlie Herbst, chairman, (U.S.' Gypsum Co.) and his great committee. Chi Chi Rodriguez, famous professional golfer, was our special guest - courtesy of the CertainTeed Corporation. Chi Chi spent the entire day with us on the golf course and then spoke to our group at dinner that evening and received a five-minute standing ovation! We don't know Chi The Williams Fund outing at Faribault this summer wa.~ another great one Chi's schedule for next year, but he has thanks to this delegation which included Lucius Smith (father of Bruce Smith, already been invited back. Chi Chi will Minnesota's only winner), David McGough. chairman Pete always be welcome at our Gophers Boerboon, Paul Giel and Bill Kaufman. events! , Why the Williams Fund? Here's the Answer Many of our readers call or write commitment of $10,000 over ten Minnesota benefit from the success of asking various questions about the years; our Golden Gopher teams. Williams Fund and how they can help. MAROON and GOLD CLUB - $500 Without your help, all this e~cite­ Here is some information that we hope annually or a minimum of $5,000 ment will be stifled by a drastIcally "spurs you on" to become a member of over ten years; altered program, limited in the the team that helps make our Gophers BRUCE SMITH CLUB - $250 number of non-revenue producing Go! annually or a minimum of $2,500 sports. We look to special friends like over ten years; you for the necessary fund to build and WHY THE WILLIAMS FUND? CENTURY CLUB - $100 annually. maintain yourGophers, an eleven-sport For thirty years more than 800 young ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX program withacentury-old tradition of men with both academic and athletic DEDUCTIBLE!!! excellence and pride. skills have proudly represented The greatest benefit you receive as a Become a part of Gold Country ­ Minnesota on the playing field and in Williams Fund contributor is the today. Give us a call and as a new the classroom as Williams Scholars. satisfaction of knowing that your contributor, you too, will catch "Gold Every recipient must maintain a B­ annual gift is an integral part of the Fever". Our number is 373-4924. grade average and exhibit the budget which supports Minnesota's sportsmanship and strength of sound, sensible and winning eleven­ UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, WILLIAMS FUND character that sets an example for his sport athletic program. teammates. --MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION-- Funding for all Williams Scholarships is provided solely by the ARE THERE OTHER WAYS TO contributions of University alumni, GIVE? Name friends and fans. When the annual Many businesses have a matching financial requirements of The gift program for their employees. If Williams Scholarship program are your company has such a program, you Address fulfilled, the remaining dollars are can double your Williams Fund gift by used to maintain and build our eleven notifying your employer of your City/State/Zip sport Men's IntercolleR'iate Athletic contribution. You will receive program-a program which is totally recognition for the total amount self-supporting - depending entirely on received. Matching gifts, as well as past Business Address ticket sales, radio and TV revenue, and contributions, are credited toward contributions for all program needs. membership in the Bernie Bierman City/State/Zip Hall of' Fame and the other special donor clubs. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Including the Williams Fund in your Home Phone Business Phone Every gift to the Williams Fund is estate plan is an exceptional way to tax deductible. Depending on the level enhance your special interest in Gopher PLEASE CIRCLE CLUB YOU ARE INTERESTED of support, each contributor receives sports. Gifts by will, bequest, trust, IN JOINING: many exceptional benefits; a chart annuity, appreciated securities, life BERNIE BIERMAN HALL OF FAME explaining these benefits-from special insurance, or real estate are welcome 1 dinners to priority ticket purchase - is and provide income, estate, and capital $25,000 or more ... 1·25 YEAR PLEDGE included in this article. Our donors, gains tax advantages to the full extent GOLDEN GOPHER CLUB 2 each exhibiting a unique pride in the of the law. $10.000 or more ...1 ·10 YEAR PLEDGE achievements of Gopher athletes, are MAROON AND GOLD CLUB recognized by membership in one of Golden Gopher sports are important 3 five special clubs: to everyone. Today's young $ 5,000 or more ...1 ·10 YEAR PLEDGE BRUCE SMITH CLUB BERNIE BIERMAN HALL OF participants are the teachers, 4 FAME - a minimum commit­ businessmen, doctors, coaches, lawyers $ 2,500 or more ...1 ·10 YEAR PLEDGE of $25,000, usually paid over ten and professional athletes of CENTURY CLUB 5 years, or a deferred gift of tommorrow. The diverse community of $ 100...... PER YEAR $50,000; this great University enjoys our events GOLDEN GOPHERS $1,000 as a common interest, a rallying point. annually or a minimum The Twin Cities and the entire State of BENEFITS 1 2 3 4 5

Tax Deductible Contribution XXXXX Membership in the Presidents Club of the University of Minnesota Foundation XX Special personalized plaque - Hung in Bierman Trophy Room in perpetuity X Annual Hall of Fame Inductees Party X Special plaque for home or~o~ff_....:ic...:e__-+-+-++-+--1XX X Invitation to become an Associate Member of Afumni Club· X X X Special Ticket Priorities·· XXXX Priority ticket preference to Post­ Season Gopher Games XX X XX Preferential Parking (complimentary) XX X Complimentary Sports Media Guides (F ootball, Hockey & Basketball) **. XX XX .Periodical mailings of Gopher Sports News XX X X X Special Gold Country Lapel Pin XX XXX Paul Giel, flanked by Steve Griak ofthe Griak-Wilson Agency and Terry Bremer Occasional special Warm·up Sessions with ~he Chuc~ agen~y,. t~e Gopher Coaches XX of Ruhr proudly displays Cleo Award presented this yearfor ~-_._-- ....L-'L--L..'-l.....:.L..JX X M,mnesota s 1980 televunon football promottonal spots. The Cleo Award is the h"l{}hest aw.ar.d pres.ented in the enter;tainment field to an advertising agency each .. At Current dues . membership includes Alumni Club Restaurant membenhip. located on the 50th floor of year, and tt t8 constdered by members ofthe profession as the "Oscar"in advertising. lh. IDS BUilding. There were 14,409 entries submitted this year, and the series, produced by the Ruhr Depending on availability of priority seating. Agency, was one of40 receiving the Cleo for television excelleru;e. Sent on request. -l ! ORK

There's been a longtime friendship between Midwest Federal and the University of Minnesota. It's teamwork, the same kind that wins ball games, and helps all endeavors succeed. At Midwest Federal we believe in what the University is doing; we've enjoyed watching it grow. That's why we give our corporate and personal support to the University of Minnesota Marching Band, the Williams Scholarship Fund. the Gopher Chatter newsletter and the entire intercollegiate athletic program. The University has our best wishes for continued success. .

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Sept. 12 OHIO UNIVERSITY Sept. 19 PURDUE Sept. 26 OREGON STATE Oct. 3 Illinois at Champaign Oct. 10 NORTHWESTERN - Homecoming Oct. 17 Indiana at Bloomington Oct. 24 Iowa at Iowa City Oct. 31 MICHIGAN Nov. 7 OHIO STATE Nov. 14 Michigan State at E. Lansing

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THE SOPHER CHATTER" TIME OUT The GOPHER CHATTER and TIME OUT are published three times annually by the University of Minnesota's Oepartment of. Men's Intercollegiate Athletics. The publication's purpose IS to prOVide informatIOn of Interest which is not generally available through other media. It is mailed without charge to Williams Fund Donors. University athletic ticket purchasers of current record, M Club members, Minnesota high school athletic directors and University personnel. Circulation, 30,000. Editorial Staff: Bob pete;son, Tom Greenhoe, Ken Buell. Marion Raihala, Robert Geary, ~ John Nicholson. Address communications to GOPHER CHATIER. Room .. GoPHeR. 208. Bierman Field Athletic Bldg .• University of Minnesota. 516 15th Ave. S.E.. Minneapolis, Minn. 55455. The University of Minnesota is an equal ~ opportunity educator and employer, A....CHarTeR Please Note Please accept our apologies if you receive more than one letter from us, The cost of checking duplication is too costly. Please pass any duplicate on to a friend. Thank you. EIGHTH ANNUAL PILLSBURY CLASSIC ON TAP FOR CAGERS IN DECEMBER

Minnesota's Golden Gopher basket­ ball team will host the eighth annual Pillsbury Classic Holiday basketball tournament at Williams Arena on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 28 and 29. Opposition for the Gophers in that event will be furnished by Montana State University, the University of Arizona and the United States Military Academy (Army) from West Point, NY. First round pairings show Montana State meeting Arizona and Army squaring off with the Gophers. Minnesota has never lost a game in the Pillsbury Classic and consequently has captured seven consecutive championships. Going into the Classic, the Gophers will have played seven contests including one assignment against the Yugoslavia National team, defending Olympic Gold Medalists. Coach Jim Dutcher's charges came into the 1981-82 campaign in hopes of making this season a good one, and apparently several prognasticators agreed with an optimistic outlook as they tabbed Minnesota as a team which would rank among the top 20 in the nation...some even felt the Gophers could be in the top 10. Reason for those early hopes have resulted from the fact that Minnesota returns nine lettermen from a year ago when it posted a 19-11 season. In fact, there were no seniors on last year's squad. However, reserve COACH JIM DUTCHER WITH CO-CAPTAINS TRENT forward Ben Coleman has left school, TUCKER AND GARY HOLMES and senior guard Mark Hall is not expected to regain his academic eligibility until the start of the winter quarter. But even so, the Gophers do 1981 PILLSBURY CLASSIC have an abundance of familiar faces on WILLIAMS ARENA MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. DECEMBER 28 & 29 hand. Top returnees include senior Montana State forwards and co-captains Trent Tucker Dec. 28, 7:00 It-__---. and Gary Holmes. In three years with Arizona I the Gophers, Tucker has tossed in 1,015 points and now ranks 13th on the all Dec. 29, 9:00 t------time U of M scoring list. Holmes has Army Champion scored 604 points during his tour of Dec. 28,9:001 ------. duty at Minnesota and has gained even 1---''--...... 1 more notice as a rebounder and has Minnesota I Dec. 29, 7:00 '--:--:---=-­It-::- ----__....l Consolation Champ garnered 505 boards during his collegiate career. Records Fall in Gophers' 1981 Grid Season

While the 1981 University of Minnesota football record of 6-5 was not as good as Coach Joe Salem had hoped for, itwas a winningyear for the Gophers. And with only 13 seniors on the squad (only six of those were starters), hope for the future is promising. Led by junior quarterback Mike Hohensee, Minnesota's 1981 squad all but rewrote the school's record book. A grand total of 40 individual career, season and single game records plus a bunch more team season and game records were set. Hohensee, a junior college transfer playing his first year at Minnesota this fall, established himself as the most prolific passer in UM history. He personally established seven new single season records and six more single game marks with his powerful and accurate arm. Hohensee's brightest day was on November 7 when he led his teammates to the startling 35-31 upset win against Ohio State at home. On that afternoon he passed 67 times, completed 44 for 444 yards and five touchdowns. All marks are Minnesota records, the latter tying his own mark set earlier in the season against Oregon State. Senior wide receiver Chester Cooper ended as Hohensee's Mike Hohensee Chester Cooper favorite target. Cooper set a new Minnesota career record plus two season and three single game records. He caught58 of Hohensee's 182 completions this fall gaining 1,012 yards and scored six touchdowns. All but the latter are new school Rushing: marks. Highest Avg. Rush (Min. 10 atts.): 12,1 - Frank Jacobs Cooper also erased the career yards receiving record of NW (15 carries, 182 yards) (old 11.9, Rick Upchurch vs. WIS 1,266 yards set by Elmer Bailey in 1977-78-79. Cooper ended 1973). his Minnesota days with 1,317 yards receiving. Passing: Most of Hohensee's new marks erased records set by Most Attempts: 67 - Mike Hohensee vs. OSU (old 51, Mark quarterback Mark Carlson in 1979, Joe Salem's first year as Carlson vs. MICH 1979) head coach at Minnesota. Most Completions: 44 - Mike Hohensee vs. OSU (old 28, Below is a listing of the new marks set in Minnesota Mark Carlson vs. MICH 1979). football in 1981. All records listed are school records. Most Yards: 444 - Mike Hohensee vs. OSU (old 339, Mark Carlson vs. MICH 1979). INDIVIDUAL - CAREER Most TD Passes: 5 - Mike Hohensee vs. Oreg. St. & OSU Pass Receiving: (old 4, vs. ILL 1961 and vs. N. Most Yards Receiving: 1,317 - Chester Cooper (1978-81) Dakota 1974) (old 1,266 Elmer Bailey 1977-79) Pass Receiving: Field Goals: Most Receptions: 12 (TIES) - Chester Cooper vs. OSU Longest Made: 57 Yards (TIES) Jim Gallery vs. Indiana (mark first set by Glen Bourquin vs. MICH 1979) 10/17/81 (mark first set by Paul Rogind vs. Illinois 10/27/79) Most Yards: 182 -Chester Cooper vs. OSU (old 178, Chester Cooper vs. NW '81). INDIVIDUAL - SINGLE SEASON Most TD Receptions: 3 (TIES) -Jay Carroll vs. OSU (mark Total Offense: set by Mike Jones vs. NW 1973 and Rick Upchurch vs. N. Most Pass-Rush Plays: 417 - Mike Hohensee (65 rushes, 362 Dakota 1974). passes) (old 385, Craig Curry 1971). Scoring: . . Most Net Yards Gained: 2,437 - Mike Hohensee (25 Most Field Goals: 4 (TIES) - Jim Gallery vs. Indiana and rushing, 2,412 passing) (old 2,149, Mark Carlson 1979). Iowa (mark first set by Paul Rogind vs. Washington 1977). Best Avg. Yards Per Game: 221.5 - Mike Hohensee (11 games) (old 195.4, Mark Carlson 1979) TEAM RECORDS - OFFENSE SINGLE SEASON PASSING: Total Offense: Most Attempts: 328 - Mike Hohensee (old 300, Mark Most Pass - Rush Plays: 842 (old 815, 1978) Carlson 1979). Most Yards Gained: 4,325 (old 4,1081979) Most Completions: 182 - Mike Hohensee (old 177, Mark Best Avg. Gain Per Game: 393.2 (old 373.5 1979) Carlson 1979) Passing: Most Yards Gained: 2,412 - Mike Hohensee (old 2,188 Most Attempts: 367 (old 317 1979) Mark Carlson 1979) Most Yards Gained: 2,445 (old 2,309 1979) Most TD Passes: 20 - Mike Hohensee (old 15, Tony Dungy Most TD passes: 20 (old 15 1975) 1975) Best Avg. Gain Game: 222.3 (old 209.9 1979) Pass Receiving: Most First Downs: 230 (226 1975) Most Receptions: 58 - Chester Cooper (old 42, Ron Kullas 1975) TEAM - OFFENSE SINGLE GAME Most Yards: 1,012 - Chester Cooper (old 552, Elmer Bailey Passing: 1979) Most Attempts: 67 vs. OSU (old 51 vs. MICH 1979) Most Completions: 44 vs. OSU (old 29 vs. OSU 1970) INDIVIDUAL - SINGLE GAME Most Yards: 444 vs. OSU (old 339 vs. MICH 1979) Total Offense Most TD Passes: 5 vs Oreg. St. & OSU (old 4 vs. ILL 1961, Most Pass-Rush Plays: 75 - Mike Hohensee vs. OSU (old 62, N. Dakota 1974) Mike Curry vs. OSU 1971) Scoring: . Most Yards Gained: 423 - Mike Hohensee vs. OSU (old Most Field Goals: 4 (TIES) VS. IND & lOWA (mark first 319, Mark Carlson vs. MICH 1979) set vs. Washington 1977) \ WILLIAMS FUND TJ:l\t:E OUT ~ ~iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~~ ~ Ed Cohen A Real Giver To U of M University and then, in 1959, his LL.B. While their are many "friends of the degree from the University of University," their are few who have Minnesota. done and continue to do so much as Ed Since that time, Cohen has been Cohen. practicing law in the Twin Cities area.. Not only is Cohen a solid financial First as a sole practioner and backer of the Williams Fund and the currently in the firm of Edward M. entire University of Minnesota Men's Cohen & Associates. Intercollegiate Athletic Department, Married, Cohen and his wife, Marlys, he also ranks as one of the most have two children ... Ed Jr. (14) and generous of people when it comes to Marta Lyn (11). Both ofthose children giving of his time. attend Blake School. Since 1956, Cohen has served as a People involved in the Uof Mathletic statistician with the U of Mfor football program know exactly how valuable and basketball, and at all home games Cohen's contributions to the program in both of those sports, he works as part really are. of the Gopher statistical crew. In the "People like Ed Cohen," says Athletic case of basketball, he completes most of Director Paul Giel, "makeour program those tasks single-handedly. go. He gives so much in so many ways. At Memorial Stadium during the We are deeply indebted to him." past 25 years, Cohen has been deeply Cohen was born on October 20, 1931 But Cohen admits enjoying his involved in the press box operations in Glen Lake, MN. He graduated from "work" with the Gophers. "There have where he concentrated on the defensive St. Louis Park High School in 1949 been many memorable monents." he statistics. During the winter months after an active football and baseball says. "I'll always remember the win when the Gophers compete in Williams career. over Iowa in football in 1960. And we've Arena, Cohen is at courtside engrosed He attended Harvard and continued had so many fine seasons in basketball in the charting of field goal attempts, those football and baseball exploits with players like Lou Hudson, Jim rebounds, blocked shots and every before being graduated in 1953 with a Brewer and Mychal Thompson. I just other statistic which cage fans read degree in American History and hope I can see the Gophers in one more about in "tomorrow morning's Literature. Cohen subsequently Rose Bowl and in the NCAA's final four newspaper." received a M.A. degree from Columbia before it's over." r~------~------l ATTENTION ALL GOLDEN GOPHER FANS SEND FOR YOUR MINNESOTA ROUSER MUSICAL KEY CHAIN NOW! 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FREE! FREE! FREE! With a tax deductible contribution of $50 or more to the Williams Fund, we'll send you a rouser key chain FREE! L Here's my tax deductible contribution~__of~~$ . ~ Youth Key In 1981 Gopher Ice Season Prior to the opening of his third season as head hockey coach, Gopher mentor Brad Buetow could be heard singing the blues all across campus.. and the Twin Cities...and Minnesota, for that matter. Gone is 60 per cent of his scoring. Gone are All-Americans Steve Ulseth, plus brothers Neal and . Gone are four stl!rting defensement and some other key forwards. However, as in past years, Buetow and Co. found little sympathy from locals or opponents. Because of years of winning traditions at UM, it was believed that with another all-Minnesota roster, Buetow and his men would somehow find a way to come a winner. ~ ~ And so he has. The QQphers opened with four non­ conference victories over U.S. International (7-0, 8-3) and Northeastern University (3-0, 5-2) at home before going to number one ranked Wisconsin to suffer a loss and a tie. What probably marks the 81-82 Gophers more than any single item is youth. Minnesota youth. Some say this year's freshman class may be the best recruited group ever. That's still up for grabs. But rookies will play and playa lot for this year's squad. Buetow did have a strong necleous to form around. Strong in talent if not numbers. Senior Captain Kevin Hartzell returns at center:~~ithjunior Scott Bjugstad and sophomore Jeff Larson behind him to center other lines. Crack wings in senior Jeff Teal and Brian "Butsy" Erickson are also back serving as alternate captains. Other returnees up front expected to contribute include wings Steve Griffith, Jeff Langevin and Tom Rothstein. Captain Kevin Hartzell But defense is where the biggest holes appeared. The only men back with much game experience include senior Dave Dillion and junior Dave Jensen. However, some varsity Harriers Post Fine Season reserves, like Brian Zins and Gino Peluso, plus soph Ben Belde, the latter injured much oflast winter, will help fill the Coach Roy Griak's Gopher cross country team moved well breach. But add in everybody's top recruit, 6-4, 202 Tom within the upper division of the Big Ten with a strong third­ Hirsch, plus crack walkon Kurt Larson and the Gopher place finish in the conference championship. The meet, held defense suddenly takes on a new light. atthe U of MGolf Course adjacentto the University's St. Paul Among the top rookies, besides the latter two defensemen, Campus, attracted over 1,200 fans in the sunny sixty degree a complete frosh line of Jim Malwitz, Rick Erdall and Billy weather. Minnesota accumulated 75 points, Wisconsin Yon started the season with a bang carrying the scoring load topped the field with 27 and Illinois was second with 60. in most of the first six games. Senior Lloyd Ness was the top Gopher with a sixth-place Senior Jim Jet/and shutout his first two opponents playing finish, covering the 8,000 meter course in 24: 16.0. Freshman in the Gopher nets and will receive back-up support from Dallas Allaire was next finishing 12th. Junior John Keohen senior Paul Ostby and junior Paul Butters. and Senior Don Hurley wrapped up the Gopher scoring with There will be others, count on that. But the main a 22nd place finish in the field of 68. individuals who help to carry the defending WCHA champ During the season, Minnesota posted a dual record of four Gophers to more heights are pretty much contained in the and one, including wins over Iowa and Drake. The team also names above. hosted a series of open meets for collegiate and area runners. The WCHA presents a different view this year after the The Gophers concluded the season with a strong second­ defection Michigan, Michigan State, Michigan Tech and place finish in the District IV Regionals, then followed that Notre Dame to the rival Central Collegiate Hockey with a 12th place finish at the NCAA Championship Meet. Association (CCHA), leaving Minnesota to battle it out with Lloyd Ness was the top Gopher in both meets finishing third Colorado College, Denver, Minnesota-Duluth, North Dakota at districts and 26th at the national meet. and Wisconsin in the WCHA. Whatever the outcome, some new Minnesota-bred heros will arize, and hopefully Buetow's pre-season fears will GOPHER CAGERS ON TELEVISION disappear. Minnesota's Golden Gopher basketball team will getplenty of television exposure this year on a national, local and cable TV basis for both home and away games. Locally, KMSP-TV has contracted to carry 1.0 p of Mcage assignments. Two of those are games from WIlliams Arena against Indiana and Iowa. The eight road games are (or Gymnasts Hosts Japanese were) at Loyola, at Marquette, at Ohio State, at Michigan State, at Northwestern, at Purdue, at Illinois and at For the second straightyear Fred Roethlisberger's Gopher Michigan. gymnastics team will host the Japanese National Team in an The Gophers will appear on the Big Ten Game oftheWeek exhibition match. Last season the international guests series three times. Those games will be carried locally by downed the locals 284.10 to 268.35 before one of the largest WTCN-TV, and will include the home contest against gymnastics crowds ever on the collegiate level. This year's Michigan, the road game at Iowa and, in the case of the road competition is slated for Saturday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m. game at Indiana, on a national basis. at Williams Arena. Tickets priced at $3 for adults and $2 for In addition, Minnesota will appear on Metro Cable TV children are available at the Bierman Building ticket office three times as part of another Big Ten Game of the Week. during regular business hours and at the gate on the day of Those contests are at Michigan State, at home against the meet. Indiana and at Purdue. ~ .~"",!

100YEAR5of IiOLDEn IiOPHER 19B1 FOOTBALL '5 Take a Trip With The Golden Gophers

... with our handsome, colorful fact and fun-filled commemorative publication "100 Years Of Golden Gopher Football" now available to you at Memorial Stadium, most bookstores and by mail. To recapture this splendid history a dozen outstanding sportswriters and observers ... blending veterans who covered the Gophers in the teens, 20's and 30's with the men on the scene today were selected to "tell it like it was ... and is" and to accurately portray the University of Minnesota's fabulous football history.

For example, Charlie Johnson at the age of 13, analyzes Gopher football decade-by-decade for a 70 year span. Bob Beebe was in the press box during Coach Bernie Bierman's Golden Decade, and Dick Gordon was "on the scene" during both the Bierman and Fesler eras. In addition, Dick Cullum recalls the near-tragic Missoula fire of 1936.

Then there are the current writers like Don "The Eye" Riley, who recalls fond memories of his early trips to Memorial Stadium covering the Gopher beat. Jim Dzuik gives us an intimate look at the legendary ~ronko Nagurski, his hometown friend from International Falls. Bob Schranck "does his thing" on the 4gers and Paul Giel, while Mike Augustin covers Cal Stoll and John Roe writes about "Smokey Joe" Salem.

Adding humorous frosting to our "Football Birthday Cake" are Jolly Rollie Johnson who recalls the fun, frolic and frivolity of the news media during the special Gopher train trips, and Mike Fermoyle who offers an entertaining spoof about the "Ghost of Jules Perlt." Julie Perlt, himself, relates his highlights as the "Voice of the Golden Gophers" for more than half a century.

In addition, there are scores of wonderful photos ... dating back to the 1890's ... and the unusual centerfold drawn by G.R. Cheesebrough, the well known illustrator, who also created our cover.

Yes, "100 Years ofGolden Gopher Football" offers a fabulous and somewhat nostalgic trip down Memory Lane.

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L...- . _ · 8"-&Cfc'eSE}JV4L --!(, -- ~) IOOlllBSaf BOLDIN BorBII 1882 FOOTBaLL [tjT '& NEW BOOSTER CLUBS "BOOST" MINNESOTA When Minnesota's Golden Gophers achieve any kind of success there are many reasons for it. There are good coaches,'good players and good pl~ys. Butthere also are good people behind the scenes, and thIS.Issue ofthe Gopher Chatter will include some vital informatIOn about a couple of those very important booster groups.

Gopher Goal Line Club . Upon returning to his alma mater, Joe Salem recognized that a missing link in the Gopher Football progr.am was a specialized support group from the local busmess and professional community. Consequently, he asked Jim Ginther, a local ,business executive and Bob Stein, former U of M All-AmerIcan, now an attorney here, to form such a group., . In the past year, Ginther & Stem have recrUIted approximately 30 business and professional men to form the GOPHER GOAL LINE CLUB. The organization, designed to have 50 members, is setup to assist th~ Minnesota Football team in its player recruitment and mamtenance program. Each member is assigned as the Community Advisor to one or two players. The Comm~nity ~~visor i~ to be an off campus friend who can provIde addItIOnal guIdance for the student athlete. It's his responsibility to aid in securing summer jobs, assist in the winter recruiting season and to participate in a number of activities designed to help the student athlete adjust to our community. The Club is a unique and exclusive organization for individuals who wantto help the Minnestoa Football team by direct one to one involvement with a student/athlete. Vice-President Nils Hasselmo, right representing the The Goal Line Club is in the process of completing it's University of Minnesota, accepts congratulations and a recruitment campaign to it's fifty member limit and is $1,000 check for the U ofM scholarshipfundfrom R. W Kruse, actively seeking interested individuals.. For more right, representing Chevrolet, in the name ofMike Hohensee, information call Jim Ginther, 339-7741, Bob Stem, 432-3707 Gopher quarterback, center, Hohensee was named Most or Fred Konrath, U of M Football Recruiting Coordinator, Valuable Player in the ABC-TV game of the week against 376-8627. Oregon State. For that honor, Chevrolet donated $1,000 to the U of M general scholarship program.

Balcony Club varsity, be given the full chance to continue competItIOn on the varsity reserve level. Yes, our contributions for Latest in the line of booster clubs formed to give aid to the substantial improvements in this area have made each of us U of M Men's Athletic Department is a unit known as the extremely proud." BALCONY CLUB. In addition to what this group has already done, they are These individuals comprise a group thatsomewhatsprang makingfurther contributions to help offset costs of the team's from the GOLDEN GOPHER BLUELINE CLUB. Thus, trip to Switzerland in December. In many way's, the Gopher hockey is their "thing." Each member owns season tickets in Balcony Club is really up there pitching in alongside the the C Deck, or north balcony, for every Gopher home hockey Gopher hockey program. game. To date there are 45 members and each has pledged the sum of $250.00 for membership fees. The founders of this group read the same as those to originated the Blueline Club.. .including George Lyons, Bruce Telander and the late Bill Hurley. Hockey Press Box Enlarged "Any money we raise is earmarked directly towards the Gopher hockey program," spokesman Lyons said recently. A new look became evident when Minnesota faced off "Thus far we have aided coach Brad Buetow in several ways, against North Dakota November 20-21 in the hockey portion including trophy cases in the lobby, and all those new of Williams Arena. pictures and frames of the players and teams. The new property is an addition to the press box, an item "We also helped defray the cost of new championship sorely needed the lastseveral years since the Gophers became pennants that are hung at each end of Williams Arena. The an annual contender for local and national media coverage. original pennants were stolen. In addition it was the Balcony "There have been times when I was concerned someone Club who came up with funds when coach: Buetow needed a would fall out of the press box because we were so puck shooting machine for his goal tenders. overcrowded," says Tom Greenhoe, asst. sports information "Our group also aided in purchasingthe video tapesystem, director who oversees hockey media operations. "But including a new camera, but maybe our most proud moment remember, media facilities were built back in the hockey of all are the improvements many will never see. stone ages and no one could have predicted the crunch that "Our group was easily pursuaded tojump in along with the eventually developed." Bill Hurley Memorial Fund and completely re-do ourvarsity A new section built next to the existing press box provides reserve lockeroom downstairs in Williams Arena. Ithad long more than 28 feet of frontage to be used primarily by been a keen point to Bill, and ourselves, that those men who television and still camera persons, plus visiting radio and wanted to skate for Minnesota but couldn't quite cut the TV broadcast crews. l

Fred Roethisberger Paul Stearns Wally Johnson Roy Griak Winter Sports Provide Hope At Minnesota

GYMNASTICS WRESTLING Minnesota gymnastics has come along way in Fred With four Big Ten champions and nine seniors included in Roethlisberger's 10 years as head coach. The team has won the returning lettermen this could be the season fans have five of the last six Big Ten crowns, and narrowly missed a been waiting for. sixth last Spring when Illinois edged the Gophers by one­ Head coach Wally Johnson, now in his 31st season, neatly tenth of a point. summarized the veteran squad's position. Needless to say Roethlisberger's goals are simple. "They should peak now, if they are ever going to," Johnson "Our goals are to regain the Big Ten championship and said. qualify for nationals," Roethlisberger said. The four returning senior conference champions highlight That task will not be an easy one. The BigTen will again be the list of talented upperclassmen. the premier gymnastics conference in the country. Gary Lefebvre starts the groupoff at 134, Dalen Wasmund Senior Brian Meeker returns as the squad's top performer. is next at 142, Jim Martinez, who was red-shirted lastseason Brian won the all-around title at tbe National Sports after topping the Big Ten, will start at 150 and aggressive Festival last summer, but was also seriously injured in that Jim Trudeau, who recorded the fastest pin in last year's competition. Team success may depend on Brian's successful championship finals, is set at 167. All four wrestlers are up a recovery. weight from their championship classes and are likely to Sophmore Joey Ray, a National Team member and Big drop back to those weights later in the season. Ten all-around runnerup to Meeker, joins freshman Tim Freshmen Ed Guise and Todd Guse have made themselves Koopman to give Roethlisberger three of the best all­ at home at 118, senior Brad Huckle is back at 126, while arounders in the nation. Darrell Gholar has a slight edge over Greg Evans in the two Roethlisberger is banking heavily on the talented all­ sophomore's battle at 158. Versatile Mark Luby heads a around trio, but also must rely on the rest of the squad. group at 177 and George Bowman, who was red-shirted last "With Joey, Brian and Tim we have a great top three in season, is the leader at 190. Senior Mark Miller and each event. The fourth and fifth spots in each event will be sophomore Al Jenson anchor the team at heavyweight. where we need to develop some 9.0 performers," Drawing on his 30 years at the helm of Gopher wrestling, Roethlisberger said. Johnson singles out this squad, but adds a hint of caution. SWIMMING AND DIVING INDOOR TRACK The Gopher swimming and diving team sports a bright new look for the 1981-82 season. Minnesota's indoor track team, led by a young group of Second-year coach Paul Stearns has moved to a youthful sprinters and veteran middle distance and distance runners, team as he attempts to replace last year's graduates. is expected to continue its improvement during the 1982 "This year's squad will be riding more on enthusiam than season. experience," Stearns said. Standout sophomore Francis Ude and freshmen Stearns will be looking for leadership from the likes of Immucent Egbunike and Emma Aonyieh all from Enugu, senior captains Brian Mortenson, Joe Nagy and diver Jeff Nigeria along with senior Errol Smith, a native of Jamaica, Adamson. Other seniors counted on to lead the way are Roger provide the Gophers with a solid nucleus of sprinters. Mueller and Norweigian National Team member Tom The middle distances are manned by senior Don Hurley, Walle. junior Mike Gebeke, and sophomores Brian Mass and Mike In any collegiate sport recruiting is the name of the game. Morgan. Besides providing individual strength, the four Swimming and diving is not an exception. Stearns feels he are valuable members of various relay teams. has brought some talented newcomers to Gold Country this Coach Roy Griak will be counting on members of his cross season. country team in the distance events. Senior Lloyd Ness, John "I honestly believe this year's crop of freshmen might rank Idstrom and Hurley, along with junior John Koehen, as the third-best in the Big Ten," Stearns said. sophomores Dave Morrison and John Kromer, and freshman Freshmen Bob Barrett, Scott Etnyre, Jay Peterson, Jim Dallas Allaire should all see extensive action during the Brzezinski, Finlander Matias Lindholm and diver Flip indoor season. Crummer all have the ability to contribute immediately. Sophomore Brian Halvorsen and senior Steve Hoff will Sophmore swimmers Gerry Rupp, Scott Swisher and diver hurdle, sophomore Brett Bohanon is the leader in the high Randy Lien are expected to continue their improvement and jump, while senior Al Whitesell is the top pole vaulter, are prospective Big Ten finalists. having tied a Minnesota outdoor record last season when he With an abundance of youngsters, there will be fierce cleared 16'6". Long jump, triple jump and shot put are still competition within the team. Stearns feels this is a healthy questionable with no individual leaders in the picture at this environment. time. You Can Catch "Gold Fever"

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