European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 07, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Notre Dame Holtz sign 5-year contract South Bend ind. A Lou Holtz signed a five year contract Extension thursday abruptly ending speculation that notre Dame coach might leave for Minnesota Vikings. Holtz feared continuous speculation would Hurt recruiting but proved unable to squelch rumours that might take nil Job. A we determined that Best Way to do that was with this contract a said Rev. E. William Beauchamp University vice president for athletics. Holtz said repeatedly intended to stay at notre Dame but talk flared anew when Vikings announced wednesday that Jerry Burns would retire and team president Roger Headrick said would approach Holtz about Job. A a in be indicated at every Opportunity my intention to remain at notre Dame As Long As University wishes me to serve As football coach a Holtz said when contract was announced. A i have no intention of coaching anywhere terms of contract were not disclosed. He will Lead no. 18 Irish 9-3 against no. 3 Florida 10-1 in sugar bowl. A deep Down inside i really would like to have gone Back to pros because that a one thing i walked away from and i did no to see it through Quot Holtz told Greenville . News on thursday night. A a that a always bothered me. But at notre Dame i Felt like there were some things we really wanted to accomplish that we Haven to done yet. I really did t want to leave notre 54-year-old Holtz has a 55-17 record in six seasons at notre Dame and an Overall record of 171-82-5 in 22 years As a College coach. Notre Dame won National championship in 1988. When asked about his future Holtzm Stone of voice was unequivocal but couched his replies in wavering phrases such As a Hope to a a want to and a plan r a i love notre Dame a said last month. A i want to finish out my coaching career Here whether that s a year or two years or five years. I done to plan on coaching any place else a and you can put that sucker in he never flatly stated would refuse to talk with an nil team or turn Down a contract if offered. A perception was anytime his name was mentioned Lou was leaving a sports information director John Heisler said. A this will go a Long Way toward eliminating All those Irish rarely give specific term contracts preferring instead to work on a year to year handshake. stars and stripes december 7,1991 b Page 28 inside sports win Lesa Navy making last stand a Page 22 Duke Wallops St. John s a Page 25 nil gets Check from lightning a Page 26 pistons Home skid continues a Page 26awards season kits stride Howard tops All americans by Rick Warner a football writer Heisman trophy favorite Desmond Howard of Michigan freshman phenom Marshall Faulk of san Diego state and All time passing Leader to Detmer of Brigham Young were named to 1991 associated press All America College football team on thursday. Howard is nicknamed magic lived up to his Billing with a spectacular season. triple threat wide receiver Quot Quot raged 159 Yards per game and was nations second leading scorer with 23 touchdowns Many coming on his trademark diving catch. Two of his ads came on a 93-Yard Kickoff return and a 93-Yard punt return. Faulk led country in Rushing and scoring first freshman to finish on top in either category. Despite missing three games with an injury Faulk rushed for 1,429 Yards and scored 140 Points. He gained 386 Yards against Pacific setting an Mcaa single game Mark that was later broken by Kansas Tony Sands. Detmer last years Heisman trophy Winner is Only repeater from 1990 team. He is first quarterback to make first unit in consecutive years since notre Dames Johnny Lujack in 1946-47. Detmer was nations no. 2 passer this season completing 249 of 403 throws for 4,031 Yards and 35 touchdowns. He finished his career with More passing Yards 15,031 and to passes 121 than anyone in Mcaa history. He holds 68 passing and total offence records. Joining Detmer and Faulk in Backfield is Indiana a Vaughn Dunbar nation s no. 2 rusher with a 154-Yard average. Ryan Benjamin of Pacific led Mcaa in Al purpose yardage with 2,996, is squads All purpose Back. His total yardage for Rushing receiving and kick returning was second highest Ever behind Barry Sanders 3.250 in 1988. Mario Bailey of Washington is other wide receiver Kelly Blackwell of Texas Christian is tight end. Rounding out offence Are Center Jay Leeuwen Burg of Colorado guards Jerry Ostroski of Tulsa and Jeb flesh of Clemson tackles Greg Skrepenak of Michigan and Bob Whitfield of Stanford and place kicker Carlos Huerta of Miami. defense is led by Washington a Steve Emtman won Lombardi award As nation s Fop lineman. He is joined by linemen Santana Dotson of Baylor Brad Culpepper of Florida and Leroy Smith of Iowa linebackers Robert Jones of East Carolina Marvin Jones of Florida state and Joe Bowden of Oklahoma and backs Kevin Smith of Texas a amp a Terrell Buckley of Florida state Darryl Williams of Miami and Dale Carter of Tennessee. punter is Mark Bounds of Texas tech. A a focus earns Steve Emtman outstanding lineman award. Huskies tackle wins Lombardi by Laura Tolley Houston apr tackle Steve Emtman Leader of second ranked Washington a dominating defense won Lombardi award As nations top College lineman thursday night. Emtman was selected from a group of finalists that included defensive tackle Santana Dotson of Baylor linebacker Marvin Jones of Florida state and offensive tackle Greg Skrepenak of Michigan. Winner selected by a committee of sports writers broadcasters and coaches was announced at a banquet hosted by Houston rotary club. final vote totals were not announced. award is named in Honor of Vince Lombardi former Green Bay and Washington redskins coach died of cancer in 1970. Notre Dames Chris Zorich won award last year. A a in a really in Awe right now. This is greatest award of my life a Emtman said. A a it a greatest moment of my Emtman said had been hoping All season to win award which was created to raise Money for american cancer society. A i stayed focused All year and 1 got Here a said. But seemed surprised As accepted mounted chunk of Pink Granite a a Symbol for Lombardi a Asj known one seven blocks of Granite on Fordham University a offensive line. Emtman a 6-foot-4, 280-Pound Junior from Cheney .h., anchored a Washington defense that allowed ony 237 Yards and 9.2 Points per game. He made 60 tackles and 6la sacks broke up three passes and had an interception for huskies 11-0who will play Michigan in Rose bowl on Jan. 1. Emtman is also a finalist for outland trophy. Louisville Downs Irish at line South Bend ind. A Everick Sullivan scored 21 of his 24 Points in second half including a key free throw with 56 seconds to play As Louisville beat notre Dame 84-81 thursday night. Sullivan s tree throw gave Louisville a 82-79 Lead. Notre Dame 0-3 Cut deficit to one when Elmer Bennett drove under College basketball on p. 25 Neath for a Layup with 42 seconds remaining. With 45-second clock off and notre Dame fearing a foul Louisville 2-0 ran clock to 13 seconds when Russell Malik fouled Cornelius Holden missed both shots. Keith Tower fouled Holden again with 10 seconds left but this time Holden made both attempts. Louisville a 53-Point second half performance overcame 25-Point nights by Daimon Sweet and Bennett. cardinals Bench led by Troy Smith with 16 Points produced 25 Points while notre Dames produced Only 11
