pi Mill Carolina's defense ends Terrapin reign of the ACC title with a 16-7 kicking Amos Lawrence (20) was the leading rusher for Carolina against Maryland with 93 yards but found the Terrapin defense pretty tough. Staff photo by Joseph Thomas. By GENE UPCHl'RCH Sports Editor COLLEGE PARK, Md. Carolina's best offense, it seems, is its defense. But Saturday against Maryland, the Tar Heels would have taken a win any way they could get one. The way they took the 1 6-7 win from the defending Atlantic Coast Conference champions was to intercept three passes during a crucial stage of the game, stop the tough Terrapins in a goal-line stand and depend on Tom Biddle to kick three field goals. The win for Carolina means more than just a win. It means the virtual end of a three-year Terrapin grasp on the ACC title and, by dropping the Terps to a 4-4 season record, will give them their worst season record since 1972, Jerry Claiborne's first year at College Park. "It's a great feeling," UNC tackle Dee Hardison said after the game. "They've come to be king of the hill. They said we'd have to come up here and take it From them. We had to show them that there were other teams on the East Coast." Carolina, now 6-2 on the year and 3-0 in the conference, increases its chances of being considered for a post-season bowl bid and gives it a good shot at the conference title as it prepares to meet second-place Clemson this Saturday. Carolina's offense, with all the punch of a weary boxer, relied on the top-ranked Tar Heel defense to stop Maryland and put the team in a position to score. In fact, had it not been for an intercepted Carolina pass run back for 63 yards to set up a touchdown, M ary la nd may not have scored. With only four and one-half minutes gone in the game, Tar Heel quarterback Matt Rupee's pass found Maryland halfback Lloyd Burress standing all alone. Burress ran the ball to the Carolina two yard line before he was chased down and pushed out of bounds by tailback Amos Lawrence. For the rest of the first half, the audience of the regionally-televised game and the restless fans in the Byrd Stadium stands watched as the two teams struggled against each other's defense. "They play that wide tackle six defense," Kupec said. "It's hard for the quarterback to run around the corner against that defense. They played the defense wide, and we couldn't get going on offense." In the second quarter, Carolina's defense showed why it's the No. I team in the nation in scoring defense. Maryland, leading 7-0. marched down the field on the running of tailback Alvin Mattoxand the passing of quarterback Larry Dick. Maryland had four tries to get into the endone from within the 10-yard line, but fell short when linebacker Buddy Curry hit tailback George Scott after a one-yard gain on Carolina's one-yard line. But in the second half, it was a much different story. Carolina, on its third possession of the half, moved 63 yards for a touchdown, which came when Kupec passed to wingback Mel Collins who was standing wide open near the left sidelines. On the following kickoff. Terrapin fullback Scott fumbled the ball, and Carolina's Ken Mack fell on it at the Maryland 1 1. Carolina was unable to convert the break into a first down or a touchdown and had to settle for Biddle's first field goal of the afternoon to lead 10-7. Maryland quarterback Larry Dick, forced to throw to catch up. began to find some receivers, except they were Carolina defensive backs. Ricky Barden pulled in the first one and returned it 14 yards. Carolina's offense moved the ball into field goal range before sputtering and went ahead 13-7 on a 30-yard Biddle kick. Two plays later. Dick again was intercepted, this time by Alan Caldwell. Carolina moved down the field to set up a 25-yard field goal by Biddle. "We didn't want to take a chance that would put us out of field goal range or give them an interception," UNC coach Bill Dooley said of the team's conservative play inside Maryland's 20-yard line. "If we kept it inside, we knew we'd get the points. We'd either break it open for the touchdown or get a pretty sure three points." Carolina's interceptions came when the secondary knew what Dick had to do with the ball. ki - '3? z . J " I ? f in Carolina's defense won the Maryland game, putting good pressure on Terp quarterback Larry Dick (12) stopping a Maryland drive short of a touchdown, and pulling down four interceptions. Staff photo by Joseph Thomas. Clear The highs today and Tuesday will be in the low 60s, and the low tonight will be near 40. The chance of rain is near zero today and tonight. Ife lailg Serving the students and the University community since 1893 Bowl bound? Are the Tar Heels headed toward a bowl game for the second straight year? Sports Editor Qene Upchurch talked Saturday In College with bowl representatives. See Monday Morning on page 5 for details. Volume 85, Issue No. 46 Monday, October 31, 1977, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Please call us: 933-C24S Bus ridership up No evaluation reached on impact of advertising By KEITH HOLLAR Stiff Writer Although use of the town bus system is up approximately 15 percent over last year, no evaluation has been made correlating the increased ridership with a $6,000 advertising effort. Establishing a direct cause-and-effect relationship between advertising and the 1 5 percent increase in the number of passengers using the mass-transit system per vehicle hours of service is difficult because of several outside influences, according to Bill Callahan, administrative assistant for the Chapel Hill Transportation Department. Such factors include increased parking problems and the reduced price of bus passes the University sells to students, Callahan said. "I don't think it's possible to say what percent of the increase can be attributed to the marketing effort," he said. Transportation Direcotr Bob Godding said his department is planning to do a limited telephone survey of bus-pass holders in the next week to evaluate the effectiveness of the advertising. But Callahan said no full scale survey is planned because of high costs involved. Transportation department figures show an average of 1.85 passengers per vehicle-mile from July 1 to Sept. 30, 1976. Despite a decrease in ridership for July and August of this year, the average rose to 2.3 passengers per vehicle mile for the same three-month period this year. "The increase started really after school began," Callahan said. "The trend began with the fall service schedule." Phase one of the advertising campaign began in mid-August with a mass-media effort, including advertisements in the Chapel Hill Newspaper, Daily Tar Heel and Village Advocate as well as broadcast spots on WCHL radio. Advertising expenditures for phase one reached about $6,000, Callhan said. Phase two, which runs from mid October to Dec. 3 1 , will include minimal use of the media, Callahan said. Instead, such methods as doorknob hangers will be used to let people know they live on bus routes. The phase efforts also will attempt to reach specific segments of the community rather than the community as a whole. Callahan estimated the cost of phase two at $2,500. The primary goals of the first phase, which ended Oct. 15, were to improve the image and raise the 'commuter's awareness of the transit system and to increase ridership. "Many people have the impression that the bus system is only for people who don't have any other way to get around," Godding said. "We hoped to get them (local commuters) before they established their transportation patterns," Callahan said. "I think it can be safely said we achieved all three goals," said David Hodskins, president of Solar Plexus Enterprises in Durham, the advertising agency contracted to handle the account. f -4' llf'.iif hi', i"t ' I i i ' i Pi 1 In Slavic superstition, the vampire is a creature that leaves its burial place at night to suck the blood of humans and must return by daybreak to its graveor to a coffin filled with its native earth. Lyndon Fuller claims to be a direct descendant of Count Dracula but can't remember what his ancestor gargoyled with. Staff photo byMikeSneed. Officials revoke mandatory curbs on use of water Voluntary conservation urged " By STEPHEN HARRIS Staff Writer After 94 days of dusty cars and empty swimming pools, the mandatory water restrictions in Chapel Hill and Carrboro ended Friday. Chapel Hill Mayor Jim Wallace and Carrboro Mayor Pro Tern Braxton Foushee ended restrictions at noon Friday, following a request by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) Thursday night. The restrictions prohibited watering lawns, washing cars, serving water in restaurants unless requested, filling swimming pools and running decorative water fountains. OWASA requested the move after University Lake rose above water conservation levels Thursday. However, OWASA and the towns still ask for voluntary conservation. "We have left in effect a request for voluntary conservation," Everett Billingsley, executive director of OWASA, said Sunday. "We are moving now with cautious optimism." Billingsley said the towns have enough water to last through December if there is no additional rainfall. University Lake was 29'$ inches below full Sunday, the highest level since June. "First, I want to express appreciation for the cooperation of the student body (during the water shortage)," Billingsley said. "Second-, we hope that people will have sufficient water for a comfortable lifestyle," he added, "but not waste it. We hope people will still be aware of a need to conserve." Billingsley said heavy consumption without a continuation of recent rains could cause University Lake to begin dropping again. University Lake has risen 384 inches in October. The increase is due to abnormally high rainfall. Restrictions were lifted 46 days earlier than in 1976, though University Lake dipped lower this year than last. Restrictions in 1976 lasted until Dec. 12. Phase three guidelines, calling for severe mandatory water restrictions, began July 19. With the end of this year's restrictions, OWASA will now begin planning to meet next year's needs. Opinions of faculty alter code change By JACI HUGHES Surf Writer The Educational Policy Committee (EPC) originally did not plan to recommend major changes in proposed Honor Code revisions, but faculty opinion forced a change of plans. "When we started out we really did not believe we would have sufficient time to consider recommending major changes," said Vaida Thompson, EPC chairperson. But the committee received numerous letters from faculty members who expressed concern about the proposals, and decided to change its plans. Also, the committee held an open hearing a week ago on the proposed changes. Most of the students and faculty members who attended objected to the changes. Please turn to page 2. Carolina's smallest frat offers life without khakis, Topsiders By DAVID CRAFT Staff Writer If it weren't for the sign in the front yard, anyone driving along N.C. 86 toward Hillsborough could pass right by the gray ranch house without realizing that it was a fraternity house. The house does not resemble the familiar colonial mansions or contemporary houses. It sits in a grove of pine trees about four miles out of town. Five acres of woods surround the house. To the brothers of Phi Kappa Sigma, the house represents a lifestyle much different from other fraternities. "We're just a few guys getting together to have a good time," said Dave Doughton. "When I started looking at fraternities last spring, 1 was turned off by the so-called 'fratty baggers.' I wanted something different." Bob Brubaker, president of the chapter, wanted out of the dormitory but did not want to join a "typical" fraternity. "I thought at the time that all Greeks wore short hair, khakis and top-siders. I learned later that this was a false impression, but I was still impressed by what I saw here. "In this fraternity, there are no stereotypes. The guys do whatever they want. Some like to study and some don't." Phi Kappa Sigma is the smallest fraternity on campus. There are only eight members, all of which live in the house. Founded in 1856, the fraternity is also the campus' oldest. Before a fire destroyed their house on Pittsboro Street in 1971, the fraternity had over fifty members. Enrollment has been as low as five in the past six years. This semester marks the largest fall rush since the fire. Four persons are in the pledge class. Last year, only one pledged. Because the house is located away from campus, new members are hard to come by. "It takes a certain kind of guy to come out here during rush and to keep coming back," Brubaker said. "Mostly it's people we already know that pledge." "The national office doesn't like for us to only induct people we already know," Brubaker said, "But it seems to work out pretty well." The fire forced the brothers into temporary quarters. "We moved into a house on McCauley Street for a year," Doughton said. "Then we found this place. A chemistry professor used to own it. He even had a little lab set up behind the house. We use it for storage now." The national office of Phi Kappa Sigma wants them to build a new house closer to campus and increase their membership. Please turn to page 4. it ' I f 11 VSt --.,v.v 'i.TAsst, set5 1 cfM II1TTI11T-Illirillflll Because the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity and lacksthe luxuries available to big fraternities with larger Incomes, the brothers have to cooperate In doing housework and cooking. Staff photo by Allen Jernigan. Questions put to candidates at 2 forums , Students will get an opportunity to question local municipal candidates at forums Tuesday and Wednesday sponsored by the Daily Tar Heel and Student Government. Candidates tor the Carrboro Board1 of Aldermen and Carrboro mayor will, be questioned at a forum at S p.m. Tuesday in Room 202-204 of the Carolina Union. Chapel Hill Board of Aldermen candidates will be featured at a forum at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Howell Hall auditorium, Topics covered in the discussion will include off-campus housing, bus service, Jordan Dam and students' right to vote. Representatives from the Daily Tar Heel and WXYC will ask questions during the first 45 minutes of the discussion, and the candidates will field questions from the public during the remainder of the program. This will be the only forum held on campus before the Nov. 8 election.

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