Tuesday, October 10, 1961 University Daily Kansan
Page 5
Jays' Colo. Disappointment Acute
Photos by Ron Gallagher
Text by Bill Sheldon
Another story of disappointment—KU's Jayhawkers played what was their best game of the season Saturday at Boulder, but were defeated in the final two minutes by the passing of Colorado's Gale Weidner. These pictures depict some of the action and emotions which reflect the story of the opening Big Eight game, and the second loss in three games for Coach Jack Mitchell.
Above, sophomore Ken Coleman is shown trying to dent the Buffalo defense in the first quarter of play, but he was stopped less than a yard short of the goal line. Although the Hawkers were held in this series, they came back quickly on their next possession to score the opening touchdown.
Below Curtis McClinton is about to be wrestled to the turf by Ed Coleman (46) and Ted Sommerville (41) with Joe Romig (67) and John Denvir (72) coming up to help. But the Wichita senior saw Coleman, not shown, coming up behind and flipped the pigskin to him just before being hauled to the ground. This play carried the ball to the Colorado 7-yard line with 5:11 left to play in the opening quarter. Coleman's touchdown attempt shown above came just three plays later.
At the lower left is a picture of Coach Mitchell and John Hadl as they unhappily watch the Buffaloes rally in the fourth period to wipe out the 19 point KU margin to come from behind and win.
At the left is a shot of the Kansas bench during the second half. Assistant Coach Bernie Taylor is on the phone. From left to right are: Kent Staab, Larry Allen (partly hidden), Elvin Basham, Benny Boydston, Ken Tiger, Bill Mills, Stan Kirshman, and Willis Brooks (wearing the helmet).