European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - December 14, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday december 14, 1988 the stars and stripes Page 23 Tarkanian lob Safe for present Las vegas a a . Supreme court ruling against Nevada Las vegas basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian jolted this entertainment capital where run. Nin rebels bask Ball shares top Billing with the nation s entertainment elite. But Tarkanian s status As the coach of the Runnin rebels appeared Safe at least for the present As the Mcaa and univ try to sort out the ramifications of the ruling. Tarkanian s lawyer. Mark Solomon said the decision will not immediately affect Tarkanian because an injunction won by the coach to Slop inc University from suspending him in the late 1970 s remains in effect Solomon said the Mcaa cannot suspend Tarkanian and can Only ruler univ to do so. He added Llic University would have to provide the coach due process before Mak ing any attempt to suspend h in. Univ president Robert Maxson said he hoped the Mcaa would not try to enforce the suspension after a dozen years in the Legal system. It is obvious that the principle that the Mcaa is seeking Lios been upheld Maxson said. However after 12 years i would expect the Mcaa not to pursue any action against Jerry Tarkanian. Coach Tarkanian has surely been through enough during this period of time and i have every reason to believe the Mcaa will Honor out Appeal that they not pursue this  Dick Schultz executive director of the Mcaa said the organization s infractions committee will review the situation before deciding whether to order univ to suspend uranian. Dolphins from Page 21 when Felix Wright intercepted a pass and then fumbled when Clayton hit him. Marino recovered at the Browns 37, and Clayton caught a 9-Yard touchdown pass is plays later fora 31-17 Lead. Marino has thrown 196 scoring passes in his six year career breaking the team record of 192 set by Bob Grice from 1967101980. Marino also boosted his nil leading yardage total to 4,239. J Pissk m -5 to to f Bruins Cam Neeley Falls to the ice after being checked by Canadien  ptts Oboda during first period in Montrull. Gana Diens move 12 Points ahead of Bruins with 3-1 win by the associated press Montreal Guy Carbonnsau set up goals by Bob Raincy and Larry Rob Inson As the Montreal canadians extended their Una catch string to nine games with a 3-1 Victory Over the Boston Bruins monday night. Shayne Corson scored the other Montreal goal the surging canadians who moved 12 Points ahead of Boston atop the Adams division have won six and tied three in the Streak. They have been Defeated Only twice in inc last 22 games. Keith Crowder spoiled Montreal goalie Patrick Roy s bid for his second straight shutout with a goal in the second period. Raincy s goal his seventh of the season nil Roundup snapped a i i tic at 17 39 of the Middle period after Carbonnsau used a burst of Speed to sweep around Dafen semen Greg Hawgood and Olen Wesley and slip Gnu Ney a backhand pass. With  re can a Mclin out of position Raincy slapped the puck into the empty net. In other nil games monday night Kings 5, rangers 1 new York. Luc Robitaille and Mike Kru Shelyski scored within a 35-Scc Ond Span of the second period to spark los Angeles Over new York. The goal by Robitaille at 14 15 broke a 1-1 lie and Kru Shelyski connected at 14 50 to Send the Kings to their seventh win in the last 10 Road games. Wayne arc Luzky Steve Duchine and Mike Allison also scored for los Angeles which improved it record o 17-3 against teams outside the Smythy division. Flames 4, Maple Leafs 4 Toronto Joel Olio s eighth goal of the season with 2 45 remaining in the third period lifted Calgary into the lie which ended Toronto s six game losing Streak.  Ramage Joe Mullen and Jim Peplinsky also scored for the flames. Poplinski earned an assist on Ramage s goal for his 400lh nil Point. Sherrill from Page 21 parties arc vindicated As i strongly believe they will be. I appreciate the support and respect the Board of regents and the administration have Given Pic during my seven year at Texas am. I want to wish the very Best for the entire Texas aim athletic program and especially the Best for he Young men who have represented and will represent a Mon Kyle Field or wherever they May play again 1 want to thank All aggie everywhere who have opened their hearts to me and my family. I Hope you will allow us to continue to be a part of the aggie family. I want to wish everyone the Best of Luck in the future Sherrill said. Crow a 1958 Texas am graduate and the uni Var Sily s Only Heisman trophy Winner has served As associate athletic d Noctor for the past five years. Slocum has served As assistant head coach for the past three years. He has been associated with the Texas asm football program for 16 Yean during two terms of employment resuming to the aggie program in 1982 after two years As defensive coordinator at the University of Southern California. Jackie Sherrill has consulted with me often Over the past three weeks and has determined that he should re move himself from his position As athletic director and head football coach Moulcy said. I have agreed with or. Sherrill that his Best interest and that of the univer sity will be Best served by this action. We express our appreciation to or. Sherrill for the Many positive things he has done for our athletic pro Gram and Community Mobley said his departure will be a disappointment for his Many friends and admirers. However both he and the administration agree that this is the Best course of action for him and the University. A " this action should not be interpreted As pc judging the outcome of the ongoing investigation of recent allegations he said. I will continue to be guided in this Mai Ler and All other University matters by the principles of due process fairness and integrity. In this regard or Sherrill has cooperated with our investigative team and i committed to continued cooperation.". Commenting on Crow and Slocum Moulcy said both individuals arc highly respected on this Campus and in their profession. Bom have assured me of their commitment to excellence full compliance with Mcaa Sec Soui Hewett conference and University regulations and the highest integrity in our athletic programs Smith told the Dallas morning news that Sherrill paid him $4,000 in Cash and Money orders dating Back to 1986. Then he recanted saying lie made up the stories of the payoffs because he planned to write a Book and it would w More interesting with the payoff Anglo. To my Best interest of making Money i included things in the Book that were not and arc not True and i thought the Book had to include those things which i know go on at College football programs Smith said Reading a statement. V. A. -.-. Since i had attended Texas am that s where i made the Story tit. The Book deals with a lot More than that but i included some things that  Ornith said Sherrill and assistant coach Gorec Pugh did t pay for round trip plane flight Home to Georgia Smith denied he was Given 1200 to $400 for performing minimal work at Shcell s home., i. The former player said he did do such things As clean the Pool and Rake eaves but received Only $20 to $30 for rework. As a result of Smith s allegations Sherri a was not on the sidelines for an 18-0 Victory Over Texas Christian nov.l9.slocuro&ledinfor5herril. Sherrill resumed for the aggie Linal two games against Texas and Alabama. Ala news conference following the end of the season Sherri a would not discuss the Smith incident saying Only