Miami Hurricane, September 23, 1980

              Will A Vote For John Anderson Really Be A Vote For John Anderson?
— In EDITORIALS Page 5
There's A Play-By-Play, Pictures, And Stats
On The 'Canes Round-Up Of Houston
»
— In SPORTS Pages 8 And 9
Student Alleges Police Brutality
By MARK A. WOOSTER
Assistant News Editor
A black UM student has alleged that he and his roommate were battered and mistreated by police after his automobile struck a police car on the morning of Sept. 13.
Breton Washington, a fourth-year architecture student, said he was kicked in the ribs, painfully handcuffed, and threatened by policemen, while his roompiate, who was travelling in the car with him, was denied immediate medical attention. Washington has filed a complaint with the City of Miami Police Department.
The incident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. Washington and Garnett were travelling south in the right-hand lane of U.S. 1. According to police reports, Officer Daniel Dunn had stopped two automobiles in the right lane, and was standing in the road beside the second car. The police car was the vehicle in the rear.
Washington's vehicle struck the left rear of the police car and spun 180 degrees, striking Dunn. According to Officer Richard Famalette of
the Afccident Investigation division, Dunn flew approximately 35 feet after being struck by Washington's automobile. Famalette said that Dunn will probably never have full use of his leg again.
According to Washington’s statement, his first recollection after the impact was seeing Garnett unconscious, with blood around the are of his eyes and lips. Washington asked for assistance for Garnett.
An “officer then grabbed me by my left arm and threw jne against the left side of my car," said Washington. “He then proceeded to grab my left wrist and slammed handcuffs on my arm, which left bruises due to the impact. The impact was great enough to snap loose my wrist watch. He then grabbed my right arm, and put a handcuff directly about the wristbone, which also left a mark.
“After this, he escorted me towards the grass. Upon reaching the grass, the officer pushed me to the ground and walked away.”
While lying on the ground, Washington heard a man yelling,
Washington
“You could have killed that cop. Look at him over there." Washington said that he was then kicked twice in the ribs by the man, who proceeded to yell, “I ought to blow your mother-f — king brains out.”
He then told Washington, “Don’t you f — king move," and walked away.
Soon after, Washington was placed in a police car. “The next thing I remember is Darrell being pushed head first into the car, but due to the injury, he could not pull his legs into the car,” said Washington. "The officer grabbed the legs, forcing them to bend even more, causing him severe pain. Darrell started crying in pain, saying, Tm hurt, l!m hurt. I can't see and I can't hear. Please help me.’ ”
Garnett was unable to specifically recall the events before or after the accident. “I was asleep, and I went from asleep to unconscious. When I came to, I recall getting searched, getting handcuffed, and taken to the hospital.”
An officer came and sat in the car for about five minutes. “Again we asked for help," said Washington, "but the officer said, ‘Shut up! You should have thought about that earlier.’ ”
After a period of time, another officer entered the car, and drove Washington and Garnett to Mercy
Hospital. At the hospital, the officer attempted to twist Garnett into a position where the handcuffs could be removed. According to Washington, Garnett cried out in pain, and the officer twisted him further until the cuffs were removed.
Washington's cuffs were then removed, causing “severe pain to both my wrists."
After Garnett was wheeled into the hospital emergency room, Washington was told by an officer to breathe heavily. “I did so two times,” said Washington. “He ¡the officer] told me to do it again, accenting the word ‘again.’ I did so, and he said, ‘Yeah, he’s drunk. He’s on alcohol.' ”
According to police reports, chemical tests on Washington and Garnett were negative.
After several more minutes, Washington was brought into the hospital and received treatment.
After he was examined by hospital personnel, Famalette spoke with Washington. “He told me I was not under arrest, not going to jail," said Washington. “I asked him what he was writing. He said it was a ticket for careless driving. I was not
charged with any criminal offense.”
Shortly afterwards. Washington . was approached by Famalette and Sgt. Bill Berger of the Internal Security division of the Miami Police Department, but Washington had been advised by his brother not to speak to any policemen. According to Washington, Famalette said he knew the names of the officers who were present at the scene of the accident, but he would not reveal them to Washington.
The official accident report, written by Famalette, did not mention any officers other than Dunn.
When questioned by a reporter, F’amalette would not comment other than giving details of the accident.
Berger's only comment was, “He (Washington] filed a complaint and we're doing an investigation on that right now.”
Washington is currently in the process of obtaining an attorney. He related his story to UM President Henry King Stanford, who arranged for Washington’s statement to be notarized. Stanford was out of town and not available for comment at press-time.
Cougars Lassoed By ’Cane Defense
By PETER S. HAMM
Sportt Editor
HOUSTON — Two second-quarter touchdowns combined with shut-out defense over 59 minutes and 58 seconds to lift the Hurricanes over the 18th-ranked Houston Cougars, 14-7, at the Astrodome Saturday night.
The Hurricanes are still ranked first in the nation hi
defense against the rush with 12.7 yards against them per game, but fell to sixth place tn total defense. Florida State is now first in that category.
The 'Canes are ranked eighth against the score. Florida State is second.
Punter Greg LaBelle is ranked thirteenth in the nation in punting average, at 43.0. FSU's Stark is fifth with a 45.2 average.
UM has lost the services of Gary Breckner, who suffered ligament damage in his left knee and will be operated on today.
It was a game full of the unexpected: that an “untested” 2-0 team could beat a 14-point spread and overcome the Southwest Conference champions, that that champion team could score with time run out in the game and double coverage on the receiver, that kicker Danny Miller could miss two field goal attempts.
It wasn't an “upset” victory. UM's win over Penn State last year was an “upset,” a fluke. This one was no fluke.
It was the first major test of a team with a defense that clobbered Louisville and Florida A&M in their first two games, gaining the NCAA number one ranking in defense against the run and total defense — the first of three straight tests.
Test Two will be in the Orange Bowl this Saturday, and seats may get scarce. Test Three follows after a week off, as the Hurricanes will travel to South Bend, Indiana on Oct. 11 to meet the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
The Hurricanes will go into the game against Florida State with nine straight wins in the Orange Bowl.
UM improved its series record against Houston to 5-7, and got their fourth win out of the last six. Their last victory was Oct. 17, 1975 in Miami, 24-20.
The Hurricanes increased their winning streak to three straight games at 3-0, the best University of Miami start since 1962, when they finished 7-4 and lost to Nebraska, 36-34, in the Gotham Bowl. .
It improved Head Football Coach Howard Schnel-lenberger's UM record to 8-6.
It dropped Houston’s record to 0-2, their worst start since 1972.
Statistically, it was a close game. Houston out-of-fensed Miami in yardage, with a net of 399 yards, 275 passing, while Miami racked up 310, with 145 passing.
Miami out-rushed the Cougars 135 to 77.
The Cougars were cheered on by 31,423 fans at the Houston Astrodome, home of the baseball Astros and the football Oilers.
The Hurricanes had four defensive captains, Mike Goedecker, Mozell Axson, Lester Williams and Jim Burt. Jim Kelly was offensive captain for the regular team, and Danny Miller was offensive captain for special teams.	- —
Houston's defensive captain was left linebacker Steve Bradham. On offense the team captain was Quarterback Terry Elston.
Miami won the toss and elected to receive. Houston kicker Jeff Shaffer's kick was returned by Keith Griffin, after fumbling, for 12 yards to the 19 of Miami. Roan ran it five yards over two plays, Breckner drew for three tackled by Mitchell and it was fourth and two at Miami's 27.
LaBelle's punt went for 40 yards and was returned by Houston flanker Eric Herring for eight. Goedecker made the tackle at the Houston 40.
Miami Right Tackle Bob Nelson pushed quarterback Terry Elston back for a one-yard loss on the first Houston play. Elston then kept for four, stopped by Goedecker. An overthrown pass to split end Lonell Phea made it fourth and seven from the Houston 43. Mark Ford’s 37-yard punt went to David Jefferson for a fair catch at the Miami 20.
On that Miami possession a 12-yard and loss of down offensive pass interference penalty against Miami made it fourth and 17 from the Miami 13. LaBelle's punt was good for 45 yards, and Herring fell after a five-yard return.
On third and four at the Miami 47, running back Terald Clark fumbled the pitchout from Elston, and Fred Marion recovered it for Miami.
Jim Joiner ran a reverse around the left end for 28 yards on second and 15, after a five-yard Miami procedure penalty, and the 'Canes got down to the Houston 17. Kelly fell while retreating to pass for a loss of eight, and Miller was summoned to go for three points on fourth and 11. The kick was wide left.
On the next Miami possession, Pat Walker made a magnificent overhead grab of a Kelly pass for 36 yards, but it was rubbed out by a five-yard offsides penalty. Two plays later Kelly completed a 24-yarder to Rocky Belk on third and 19 for a first down.
Houston regained possession with 3:20 remaining in the first quarter. Herring’s block gave Elston an opening to run for 24 yards, stopped by John Swain at the Houston 34.
On Houston's next possession, with six seconds left in the quarter, two penalties, five yards for procedure and 15 yards clipping, made it first and 24 in the first
See Page 8, Col. 1
Miami Players Exult Over Touchdown
... as Houston gridder dejectedly leaves field
Miami Hurricane/KERRY PITTENGER
If Allocations Come Through
Cable T.y. Moving Into Dorms
WVTS Is Run From This Control Center
plans are underway to expand its operations
By MARIA VEGA
Ntwi Editor
WVTS (Channel 9), UM's closed-circuit cable television station, may receive an allocation from the Department of Residence Halls to transmit into the lounges of the Mahoney-Pearson and Eaton Hall dormitories.
Tod Seminoff, technical director of WVTS, said the sum will be in the area of $6,000 and will be contingent upon an allocation of approximately $10,000 from the Student Activities Fee Allocations Committee (SAFAC). The money will pay for back-up electronics and amplifiers, and for the cable installation for the lounges.
George Shoffner, Residence Halls director, said the department was asked by John Stofan. director of Student Activities, to
consider a proposal to lay a cable into Eaton Hall and Maho-ney-Pearson. Stofan would then seek additional funds to get better equipment for the station.
“This |the cable] would improve reception for regular stations and extend VTS reception,” Shoffner said.
According to Shoffner, the department has not made a final decision on the proposal. “The proposal did not include the 960 and 1968 Complexes; we want to know how much more it would cost to include them in the deal," he said.
Seminoff will make a presen-, tation to SAF'AC in October in hopes of acquiring the additional funds.
Currently, VTS reception is limited to the first floor of the Student Union, but Seminoff wants to provide cable television to the rooms in the dorms
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"Hopefully, in a short time we’ll have cable T.V. in the dorm lounges." said Seminoff, "and when students see that they’ll wonder what it would take to bring it into their rooms." He calculates that an additional $25 fee per resident student would pay for cable service in the rooms.
Shoffner likes the idea. “It is feasible somewhere down the road," he said. "Of course, the students would have to decide upon it because it would be an additional expense they would have to pay for. Tod’s estimate of the cost of installing cables for the rooms is in the neighborhood of $100,000.”
Seminoff says that with the right equipment it will be possible to bring in other local cable services, such as Home Box Office, with "crystal clear" reception.
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“Some students think they’ll only be getting Channel 9 in their rooms," he said. "That's an incorrect assumption.”
Seminoff also sees the possibility of purchasing a satellite receiver sometime in the future. "The satellite would enable VTS to bring in cable stations from around the nation and abroad; It would cost between $20,000 and $25,000," he said.
In the meantime, Seminoff is concerned with bringing the programs he has to as many students as possible. The next step will probably bring VTS into the Rathskeller.
“The Rathskeller Advisory Board okayed money so they could get Channel 9 on their six-foot screen," said Seminoff. "Now all we're waiting for is for the Physical Plant to dig the trench |for the underground cablejin front of the Rat.”