Word: arizona
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...Ervin conceded that the system is bad in some respects, "but the only thing that is worse is every alternative that has ever been proposed for it." Such views were challenged by Massachusetts Congressman Robert Drinan, who charged that seniority and some other House rules produce "tyranny and tyrants." Arizona Congressman Morris Udall said wryly: "My God, this is the only institution on earth where you can lead a 'youth rebellion,' as I was accused of doing...
WIDE RECEIVERS. Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska, 5 ft. 10 in., 171 lbs., and Steve Holden, Arizona State, 6 ft. 2 in., 195 lbs. Rodgers, the 1972 Heisman Trophy winner, has "all the moves"-and then some. Hummingbird-quick, he ranks among the nation's college leaders in receiving, scoring and punt returning. Though some scouts have reservations about his size and durability, most agree that "he will be dangerous wherever you play him." Holden "easily has the best hands in the country." His feet are not bad either; prized for his ability to run deceptive pass patterns, he also...
CORNERBACKS. Jackie Wallace, Arizona, 6 ft. 4 in., 198 lbs., and Burgess Owens, Miami, 6 ft. 3 in., 183 lbs. He needs more experience in pro-style zone defenses, but Wallace is the kind of rangy, racing defensive back that the pros covet. A deft and definitive tackier, he ranked among the top ten in pass interceptions this season. Owens is a speedster with "great balance and body control." On pass defense, reports one scout, he exhibits "unusual reach and jumping ability He'll be a persistent interception threat in the pros." Other surefire defensive backs are James Thomas...
...summed up the political philosophy of North Carolina's new Republican Senator-elect, Jesse Helms, better than Barry Goldwater. "If you want to out-Goldwater Goldwater," the Arizona Senator told North Carolinians, "let him come." Helms, in his victory over three-term Congressman Nick Galifianakis for the seat now held by Democrat B. Everett Jordan, was also aided by a timely endorsement from President Nixon...
...Arizona, Bach guided the plane down for a landing amidst startled boaters to snatch an afternoon swim in Lake Havasu. Over Kansas, he handed Willwerth the controls. "I immediately learned the true meaning of sweaty palms," recalls Willwerth, who up to that moment had three fewer hours behind the wheel than Foote. Willwerth gamely hung on over three states before gratefully surrendering the controls in time for Bach to handle the landing...