European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 21, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Saturday september 21, 1991 the stars and stripes b Page 25 front runner missing in Heisman caucuses by Jeff Shain United press International finding a Heisman trophy front runner this year has become a Little like finding a viable democratic presidential candidate. Sure there Are plenty of possibilities out there but the expected leaders Haven t looked comfortable in the role and nobody else of note has stepped Forward to dazzle the masses. The sight of David Klingler running for his life and Houston a offence shooting itself in the foot against Miami has left the race open for any Glyn Tico or Mazio out there to throw his helmet into the ring. Fortunately comparing the Virtues of Shane Matthews and Russell White this december does no to carry the importance As choosing Between Douglas Wilder and Tom Harkin next summer. When the season began it appeared the Heisman race would become a two Man shootout Between Brigham Youngs to Detmer looking to become the second two time Winner and Klingler. Now there is a Strong possibility neither will wind up with College footballs most valued piece of hardware. Detmer the incumbent has had about As much pos Victory Fortune As Michael Dukakis despite becoming the no aah Sall time passing yardage Leader last week. The last time Detmer won anything was at the his Man announcement. He finished last season with losses to Hawaii and Texas a amp a separating both shoulders against the aggie in the Holiday bowl then opened 1991 0-2. He is the quarterback of record in Byus longest losing Streak since 1974-75. If Detmer does no to put up some impressive numbers a and win a against Penn state this week his candidacy will crumble just like the Massachusetts Miracle. Klingler is becoming the Jesse Jackson of the Heisman Chase you either love him or you hate him. For All the rainbows he puts in the air and the coalition of records he owns As Many people Are turned off by the Gaudy numbers As Are impressed. He came away with a big Victory in the Louisiana tech caucuses a nine to passes including six in one Quarter a but was knocked for a Loop in the Miami primary. The hurricanes came within three seconds of keeping him out of the end zone altogether. Its not easy for Klingler to stand on his record. Of the 64 touchdown passes he has thrown As a starter 58 have come against opponents with sub-.500 records. Against winning teams a Baylor Texas Texas a amp a and Miami a he is averaging fewer than two a game. There already Are voters who say that even if Kling air Force football Ler throws for another 5, x 0 Yards and Breaks his single season Mark of 54 to passes he will not appear on their ballots. That May be enough to keep Klingler from winning. So just like those who Are waiting for a Bentsen or Cuomo to step out of the democratic pack it remains to be seen who seizes the Opportunity to become the Heisman front runner. Desmond Howard has wowed the electorate with two sparkling performances. First he scored four ads including a 93-Yard Kickoff return in bringing Michigan Back against Boston College. Last saturday he added scores on a flanker reverse and a diving catch at the Back of the end zone As the wolverines beat notre Dame. Stanford a Glyn Milburn entered the season As the nations Leader in All purpose yardage. But he touched the Ball Only five times All running plays As the Cardinal lost to Arizona. He needs to increase his visibility. White a Cross Bay rival of Milburn sat California has been More impressive. He is averaging 99 Yards a game Rushing and caught a 51-Yard to pass against Purdue and the Golden bears Are ranked for the first time since the 1970s. Matthews could wind up filling the quarterback void. He has completed 65 percent of his passes for 523 Yards and eight ads including three in a 35-0 Whitewash of Alabama. Georgia techs Ken Swilling is the Sam Nunn of the race a a georgian Strong on defense. But Swilling committed a few costly gaffes on National television in the Kickoff classic. Defense does no twin Heisman anyway. Michigan states Tico Duckett a 1,000-Yard rusher last year As a part time player also got off to a bad Start. He gained Only 95 Yards and was stopped Short of the end zone on a key fourth and goal As the spartans were upset 20-3 by Central Michigan. The top players must be Able to shoulder a bigger Load. Colorado a Darian Hagan is kind of like George Mcgovern a he a been there in the past but does t excite anybody now. Hagan was fifth in the 1989 balloting but turned the spotlight Over to Erie Bieniemy last year and Tore up his knee in the Orange bowl. Colorado gained just 187 Yards Rushing against Wyoming and lost to Baylor so Hagan is not poised for a return. Southern calms Mazio Royster has seen his bid end almost before it began. He was Hurt in Uscz a loss to Memphis state and sat out last weeks Victory Over Penn state. Its Tough to win the Heisman by sitting out big games. There seven a Paul Tsongas Type candidacy a de Michigan a Desmond Howard charges into Vleisman race. Clarid and unknown. Hawaii a jell Sydner filth in Al purpose yardage last year is being pushed As the schools first True Heisman candidate. But he a received so Little attention that his name has been misspelled As  there also Are dark horses like Florida stale a Casey Weldon Georgia tech s Shawn Jones Pitt s Alex Van Pell or Alabama a siran Stacy. All any of them needs to win Are some solid appearances on National to and a Good publicity machine. If that sounds a Little familiar it should. Its the american  Field at stake today in Ramstein by Mike Bowers staff writer bit urge a Wishbone and Ramstein a wide open passing attack clash for the second time today at Ramstein. At stake is the Csc a Best record which now belongs to the 6-1 Barons. The rams Are 5-2. A the Best record is real important because of the Home Field advantage for the playoffs a said Ramstein head coach Larry Boldin. A we want to be in familiar territory during the postseason. Besides offensively the weather is More favourable at Home As opposed to the wet and cold temperatures of the Eifel Quot Boldin said. Boldin says the game has the All the makings of bygone confrontations. A for the first time since the Early 80�?Ts, this game really Means something. A i done to look at it from the perspective of bragging rights but rather As a Chance to redeem one of our losses. We had them Pitburg but blew it in the last six minutes with a Fumble and pass interference Call a he said. Pitburg beat Ramstein 18-15 in the third game of the season. A the team knows in their hearts that they were responsible for helping beat themselves. They re very relaxed How Ever and Are expecting a Tough game As they always do a Boldin said. Ramstein is second Only to Spang Dahlem in offensive production while Pitburg is the leading defensive team in the conference. Ironically Ramstein has three straight shutouts Over Sembach Oesterberg and Lindsey. Meanwhile their explosive offence has tallied 117 Points in the three lopsided wins. The Overall statistical domination however favors Pitburg. Melvin Reid is the conferences second leading rusher with 517 Yards and a healthy 4.9 Yards per carry. The Barons also claim other conference bests. James Cash leads in punting with a 43.9 average and Tyrone Sims returns punts 18.6 Yards per attempt. Richard Beckett is the league s Best Tacker with 46 solos and 11 assists. Ramstein does have the third Best passer in Bruce Leggroan with 61 completions in 123 attempts and five touchdowns but he a doubtful for this game because of a hand injury. Also Tracey Gamble is tied for the Lead in scoring with 36 Points All coming from touchdowns. In other games. Rhein main 4-3 was gunned Down 24-3 earlier in the season by Spang Dahlem a version of the run and shoot offence. The loser of this game earns the worst record in the american league. The sabers have rebounded from an 0-2 Start with five straight wins. Spang Dahlem coach Dave Lockwood Isnit taking the defending Csc Champion rockets lightly but says he Isnit going to worry. A i done to worry about other teams just mine. Rhein main has proven they have organization and tradition. Besides that they Don t do anything different than any other team we be played a Lockwood said. A a we la probably have to make adjustments during the course of the game but that s natural. My biggest Effort is to keep us from beating ourselves. Like most teams we re our own worst enemies a Lockwood said. Lindsey notorious for fast starts and fast fizzles will seek to break a three game losing skid on saturday when they face wingless Oesterberg. One of the wolfhounds two victories last season came against the flyers. That game is in the Netherlands where the Home team has played Lough. A before i talk about Oesterberg i want to say the score against Ramstein Wasny to indicative of the toughness of the game a said flyers coach Winston guess. A we gave them fits in the first half. We actually stopped them several times despite being behind 14-0 at the half. We just ran out of steam in the fourth Quarter. A Ramstein is Well disciplined and organized. Their defense is probably the Best in be seen in the Csc. They re the team to beat but they Are beatable a guest said. Concerning Oesterberg guest said the wolfhounds Are a Tough team despite their record. A they play you with intensity from whistle to whistle Quot he said. A they Are big hitters to be so Small and can really Pul on some licks. They re a stride away from teeing off on somebody and i Hope its not  guess said. Last week Hahn a coach Wyne Wright instituted some drastic changes but still lost 24-14 to Rhein main. Wright used Only 20 players from his roster which forced some to play both ways. Hahn of it has lost four in a Row and its Only win has come against Oesterberg. A win wont be easy for the Hawks when they Host Sembach 4-3 on sunday