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SAT., OCTOBER 25,1980 THE CAROLINA TIMES -5 NCCU Eagles Fifth Of Season Capture Washington, dc - NCCU showed the homestanding District of Columbia Firebirds why they are leading the Gl AA as they pounded out a 29-14 victory. Central raised its CIAA record to 5-0 and overall record to 5-2. This game was designated by the con ference as a CIAA game for the Eagles. Central wasted little time getting on the scoreboard when senior tackle Terry Brown tackl ed UDC's halfback Lawrence Adkins in the end zone for a safety. The defensive unit behind the leadership was to distinguish itself for the day holding the Firebirds to only 28 yards in 28 carries. Brown, who had 4 unassisted and 5 assisted tackles and personally stopped four UDC third down plays, was selected CIAA Defensive Lineman of the Week. Freshman tailback Michael Worthy, making his first start of the year, racked up 125 yards in 26 carries and scored two touchdowns. He was subbing for the injured Roscoe Burnette, the leading runner in the conference. Centrat enjoyed a 15-0 halftime lead behind Worthy's touchdown and the safety. The third quarter found the Eagles scoring again when Bennie Tate bulled over from the 1. On the ensuing kickoff, UDC's Charles Chesley took a handoff on the reverse play and streak ed 92 yards down the right sideline, The Eagles came back In the fourth period and scored a 23 yard Ken Pugh to Carl Sanders pass. UDC closed out the scoring with a 15 yard Eass from Walter Gale to arry Mills. The Eagles continued to play good defensive play. Going into the UDC game they were ranked third in the NCAA Divi sion II in rushing and total defense. They now have allowed only 68 Central vs. A&T: A Rivalry With Soul By Elson Armstrong. Jr. As the Indian Summer days of October give way to the crisp and sometimes squallish weather of November, many Americans anxiously look forward to two traditions that are strictly American. One is Thanksgiving With plenty of food, family gatherings, and general merryment. the other is traditional football rivalries. Elson 's Pre-Season Cage Top Twenty By Elson Armstrong, Jr. The cooling breezes of Autumn are sweeping over America and it reminds us all that old man winter is just around the corner. Here in North Carolina, vir tually all thoughts turn to college baskeball and we re joice as we realize that the cage season will begin before you can say 'jump ball!' I have now, after careful consideration, come up with my pre-season top twenty. 1. Kentucky - If there's a state on this planet where baskeball is bigger than in North Carolina (if that's possible) then it's here in Blue Grass Country. Joe Hall has assembled a cast that may be even stronger than his 1978 NCAA Champs. . DePaul Fans in Chicago are starved for a win ner and since 1978 Coach Ray Meyer and his Blue Demons have filled the void. This could be the year that they capture all the marbles. 3. UCLA - What! A Tar Heel influence in Westwood, ; California? Yes. Bruin Coach, Larry Brown-is a' Carolina grad and he should get his talented Bruins back into the final-four for the second consecutive season. ... " , 4. worth Tfrtjim- TTiatioftmiiJTaTn air foeus- ing on ACC powerhouses like Virginia and Maryland 1 but don't be surprised if Dean Smith walks off with the ACC Championship in March and advances to the final four. 5. Maryland - This could be the best Terrapin team ever. It's hard to believe that Maryland hasn't won an ACC tournament since 1958. 6. Ohio State - Football is not the only thing that has Columbus rocking these days. Just like in the early '60's, OSU has become a power in football and basketball. 7. Virginia - The defending NIT Champs are setting their sights on the NCAA prize but first they've got toi convince the powers n their own conference. 8. Oregon State - The Beavers broke UCLA's long strangle hold on the PAC-10 title last year, but they were bounced early in the NCAA's. This year they, should again challenge UCLA for league honors. 9. Indiana - As usual, Bobby Knight will, have a bunch of big strong toughies that will virtually bully their opponents. 10. (tie) Louisville - The Cardinals ended years of frustration by going all the way last season. Now, if they could just schedule Kentucky! 10. Notre Dame- Whether you love them or hate them, the fighting Irish are not afraid of fight (Have you seen this year's schedule?). If they don't win their usual 20-games, it's because they play few patsies. Teams To Watch: Duke - Many believe that Duke will be on a downward spiral. Don't overlook them.The Devils are going to be tough. Georgia - The Bulldogs just may be strong enough to challenge Kentucky ana LSU in the SEC, keep your eye on North Carolina native, Dominique Wilkins! Fresno State - Boyd Grant just might be the NCAA's answer to Bum Philips (in his philosophy). In 1978, the Bulldogs knocked on the NCAA's door. In 1979 and '80, they beat on the door, and by March, they just might break the XXXX down! Urn? a Colje and a smile. Yes, all over this varied land, mid to late November signals the end of the pigskin season and most colleges and universities invariably end their campaigns with the annual show down yards per game. Saturday, October 25, the Eagles nost the Elizabeth City State Vik ings in a crucial CIAA contest. A win would assure the Eagles of a tie for the Conference Crown. Central is 5-0 in the CIAA, 5-2 overall, while the Vikings are 3-1 in the CIAA, 5-1-1 overall. This game will be a bat tle of two of the top four runningbacks in the con ference. NCCU's Roscoe Burnette with 652 yards rushing, leads the CIAA with a 108.7 average. ECS' Gary Spivey-Sneed is fourth with 583 yards in 7 games. Also NCCU's Michael Worthy now has 404 yards while playing behind Burnette. The diminutive Carl . Sanders leads the Eagles with 21 catches for 362 yards and 3 touchdowns. He needs 5 receptions to tie the NCCU career reception mark of 101 held by Julian Martin. The Eagles are third in rushing offense; fourth in passing; and fourth in total offense. with their most heated rivals. From coast to coast there are some well known contests that feature such powers as Harvard-Yale, Pitt-Penn State, Duke-Carolina, Nebraska-Oklahoma, and USC-UCLA. Here in the rolling hills of the North Carolina Piedmont, there is an an nual match up that challenges any of the above-mentioned biggies for excitement and color. North Carolina Central University in Durham and North Carolina A&T State University of Greensboro have little love between them when they meet on a football field. The Central Eagles and the A&T Aggies represent the two largest predominantly black universities in the state and they like nothing bet ter than to defeat each other in their annual classic. The two schools began combat in 1924 (A&T won the first encounter 13-0) and the Aggies lead in the overaN series 26-22-4. In the 1960's and much of the 1970's, the con test often decided con ference titles, national rankings, and even na tional titles. For many years, the game was played on Thanksgiving Day (the last was 1968) and even today, the game is often referred to as the "Turkey Day Classic". Before desegregation, this contest was the black answer to the then all-white DukeCarolina game. Even today, the game usually falls on the same date that Carolina and Duke square off. Each year, the build-up to the kickoff is like a ris ing black tide. Whether its Durham's Fayetteville Street or the Aggie cam pus in Greensboro, fans of both schools start to party down. Parties and other social gatherings swirl through both cities. It is put up or shut up time. On game Saturday, there is a virtual fashion show as the Eagles and Aggies pour into the stadium. Some wear the latest threads. Others bring various mixed drink potions into the stands. Its a time for soul hand shakes and high fives. Women show off their features, and the bands get down with the latest hits (at all black games, if s just as much competition among the bands as among the com peting teams). As the whistile blows, the crowd rises in unison and another Eagle-Aggie contest is on! After the game, there's still more socializing, highlighted by the annual Eagle Aggie Ball. Since I960, A&T and Central have staged some classic shoot outs. In 1963, on a gray cloudy day in Greensboro, Central and A&T met to decide the CIAA title. Central won 6-0 and finished an 8-1 season and was ranked TV Studio Engineer WTVD has an immediate opening for a TV Studio Engineer, with a high school diploma and two years of technical train ing,, or on-the-job experience in TV technical operations. First class license required. Send resume tl: Ed Wall, Chief Engineer, WTVD-TV, P. 0. Box 2009, Durham, NC 27702. EOE. Television Account Executive Team-oriented person with a prove record of excellence in Television Sales (transferrable skills considered). Successful applicant should be persuasive verbally and in writing, have a working knowledge of advertising, marketing, and have the ability to work with pure and applied research. This is not a beginning position. Reply in writing to: Local Sales Manager, WTVD, Box 2009, Durham, NC 27702. EOE. as the nation's No. 2 Black College Team. In 1968, A&T beat Cen tral 21-6, before a sell out throng at Durham County Stadium. The game decided the Black National Championship that year. In 1969, 20,000 fans in Greensboro watched in disbelief as Central, trail ing 28-6 with nine jninutes left in the game, stormed back, knotted the score at 28 and near ly won on a last second field goal. Central won a bowl bid (Boardwalk Bowl) where they lost to powerful Delaware 33-14 in the Eastern Cham pionship Game. In 1971, Greensboro was again the site of another great Central comeback. Trailing 13-8 (Continued Page 9) " ' Return Of The Eagles NCCU '.'Eagles" vs. Biz. City Vikings Sal, Oct. 25th 0' Kelly Stadium 1:30. P.M. Advance Admission Adults-$6.00 Day of Game Admission ALL PERSONS - $6.00 Tickets on Sale: Ampix, Bates Gulf, Chicken Hgt No. 1, Dillard's. NCCU's Placement .Office, Athletic Office. Mc Doug a Id House. & Student Union Students -$4.00 lift. H(tlii sijwP t S'limt,'- ' 51 falffeifW m IScagnuals) J Extro I LrnJ f Extra Org f i vW i i ; ..wr, H if I ( yXCL 3$ I r' I.; , I . 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