It was in a football game at the Coliseum 15 or more years ago. He played at Covina High and was invited by Loyola University to attend a tryout that might have led to a scholarship Stute's basketball career ended that day "I didn't have a chance" he said. Virginia's huge offensive line enabled the Cavaliers to control the ball in the second half and keep it away from Purdue quarterback Jim Everett, who completed 22 of 42 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns. Nebraska is rated a 7 1/2-point favorite almost entirely because of its offense, which resembles nothing so much as heavy-duty construction equipment rolling in formation. "We just got rattled and got beat on the boards" With his team down, 76-70, Walker, a junior forward, scored six points to power a 10-2 Kentucky run that put the Wildcats ahead by two. At least, that's what they were thinking would happen after four veteran players left the roster after last season.

By retiring 27 straight batters, Witt recorded only the 13th perfect game in major-league history and the first in a nine-inning game since Cleveland's Len Barker stopped the Toronto Blue Jays on May 15, 1981. The Trojans aren't a big-play, catchup team, according to Coach Ted Tollner, who has structured his offense to suit his personnel. The Angels' Reggie Jackson becoming the 13th man in major-league history to hit 500 home runs Or. Even with victory a great runner sometimes wonders why he plays Riggins, for instance, once retired for a year He and Payton have been tackled over 6,000 times "I still don't know if I'll retire" Riggins said Sunday "Been asked a million times I haven't even decided how to think about deciding yet. Then, when we caught up with him, we were cautious, and he ran right over us.

LSU's Bill Arnsparger because he turned a program around in only his first year. "I have talked extensively to presidents of many universities" Foote said. Everett took Purdue to the Virginia 30, where Daly intercepted on the 15 with 4:56 left. But suddenly, as the overcoated inebriate began running playfully through the Chicago end of the field, one of the Bears stepped out of the knot of players and stationed himself in the path of this onrushing civilian. Ohio State (9-2) wrapped up the Big Ten championship by beating Michigan, 21-6, Nov 17. Officials of the Pasadena and Altadena chapters of the National Assn.

championship, guiding the Titans into their first-ever California Bowl. As Kosar will tell you, "One reason I came to Miami was to play against all the best schools. "I knew it would happen" said Fortier, who attended Natick (Mass) High School with Flutie "I just didn't know when I was very surprised. While that has earned the university applause in many parts of the country, there is an element here that hasn't entirely forgiven them. The lead could have been much greater, however, if it weren't for the sloppy play of Toler, who committed four straight turnovers in one stretch.

Cordero won only one race-finishing second in the stake for the third straight day-and managed $28,000 in purses. Amid the controversy, the Monarchs kept winning, advancing to the 4-A championship game for the second straight season. "The problem with enforcement is that no one person can be held accountable" Foote said "We need academic reform. The Diablos (11-3) missed the front end of four, one-and-one free throw opportunities in the final 45 seconds, but Brea made only two of nine field goal attempts in the final quarter The Wildcats fell to 9-4 with the loss. -Smothered by Seattle cornerback Keith Simpson on an end-zone pass in the fourth quarter, he jumped, knocked the ball away from Simpson and, as it came down, somehow caught it for a 33-yard touchdown. Miami quarterback Dan Marino eliminated Seattle by forcing the ball where a discreet passer wouldn't have thrown it against Seattle's superb, closely guarding defensive backs By nature, Marino is an attacking passer.

Since the official hasn't stepped forward to identify himself, no one is sure whether he was talking about Houston's players, its fans or both. Byars, 6-2 and 236, the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, is regarded as the best running back in the country. A nonreader essentially, Montana has the ability to quickly find and promptly throw to the primary receiver as designated by Coach Bill Walsh. Honest Pleasure had been voted the best 2-year-old the year before, but Telly's Pop ranked right behind him. It was Chicago's Halloween plays that eliminated the Redskins, who couldn't handle them.

Hours before, UCLA had trashed Illinois, 45-9, in the Rose Bowl, a feat so compelling that Sports Illustrated ranked them as the next king of college football for 1984. As the Dolphins charged, Easley has schooled himself to master a play that doesn't belong in football. A year ago, Miami was beating Nebraska in the Orange Bowl, 31-30, to win the national championship, its first. Anyone who needs their cathedral ceiling dusted should call Banning's Joe Johnson, who has a vertical leap of 45 inches.

Milwaukee has been able to thrive without what was considered the heart of their lineup due to excellent all-around play by the 23-year-old Cummings, the leadership and defensive prowess of guard Sidney Moncrief and the surprising play of forward Paul Pressey. USC would like to keep Byars off the field with ball-control drives, but Walden says that Ohio State's defense, which was inconsistent earlier in the season, is decent enough. The teams combined for five power-play goals, three by the Devils. But whether it won or lost the game, a safety was probably the right call by Ditka. Even while he was doing all the drum beating, Switzer voiced concerned about the pregame hype. Culver City will play host to Rolling Hills Wednesday night at 7 in a preseason soccer match. Race officials said the 36-foot Indian Pacific's time for the 630-miles race was 4 days 4 hours 34 minutes.