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Converse, Quatrochi Head Jayhawker Forward Wall
Kansas center play, at or near the all-conference level over the last three seasons, should continue at high efficiency in 1962.
The Jayhawkers lost Kent Staab, second-team all-Big Eight choice a year ago to the graduation ranks, but they welcome back two veterans and three promising sophomores.
THIS INSURES somewhat more depth than a year ago. Equally important, it promises sharp competi-
Thursday, Sent. 13, 1962 University Daily Kansan
says Fambrough. "He was doing well until hurt last spring."
From a lean recruit, Fairchild has grown into a 200-pounder, who actually was battling abreast of Converse and Quatrochoi until sidelined midway through spring practice.
Becker still must improve as a blocker, but his linebacking is good enough to command playing time. O'Brien, a 6-5, 218-pound 19-year-old, adjusted rapidly in the spring after being shifted from tackle. He
1962 KANSAS CENTER ROSTER
| | Age Ht. Wt. Class |
| :--- | :--- |
| Becker, Jim | 19 5-11 197 Soph. |
| *Converse, Kent | 20 6-0 187 Sr. |
| Exline, Fred | 20 6-2 213 Jr. |
| Fairchild, Larry | 20 6-2 200 Soph. |
| O'Brien, Mike | 19 6-5 218 Soph. |
| *Quatrochi, Pete | 20 6-0 201 Jr. |
| Russell, Fred | 19 6-0 197 Soph. |
- No. of letters won.
tion for playing time, which nearly always forces individual improvement all along the line.
Fact is, this spot should be the scene of the fiercest battle for a starting job along the line. The principals are Kent Converse, 187-pound Learned senior, and Pete Quatrochi, 201-pound Kansas City junior, who played number two and three, respectively, last year.
The latter flashed marked improvement during spring practice to gain a slight edge. But he'll be obliged to prove it every day thru the early milling if he is to hold off Converse for the starting berth.
The third-string job will fall to one of three rookies, Larry Fairchild, Salina; Jim Becker, Jefferson City, Mo.; or Mike O'Brien, Liberal.
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CONVERSE IS a capable blocker and a swift, punishing tackler. He owns good linebacking range and shoots the gap as well as any pivot in recent Kansas history. Reckless and rugged Quatrochi holds promise of becoming a fine all-round center. "If he can pick up where he left off in the spring," says offensive line coach Don Fambrough, "Quatrochi will be a fine football player. We already know that Converse is a steady, reliable player."
Bill Jennings, newest member of Kansas' football staff, is coaching his third Big Eight school. He previously served as an assistant under the late Jim Tatum and Bud Wilkinson at his alma mater, Oklahoma, and five years as head coach at Nebraska. Jennings was an all-Big Eight end for the Sooners in 1940, and still holdsOU records for most passes caught one season 26; most passes caught career, 70, and most yards receiving career, 733.
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sell, brother of Nebraska basketball ace Tom Russell, who was converted from fullback in the spring. He was a starting linebacker with last year's freshman club, but, like O'Brien, needs offensive improvement to move up.
flashed surprising speed and agility as a linebacker, but, of course, has a ways to come in the snapping and blocking departments.
Nobody can expect the caliber of play delivered by Fred Hageman, huge two-time all-leaguer of '59 and '60. But there is enough overall aggressiveness, ability, and depth to maintain something close to the high class of effectiveness established by Hageman and Staab.
BEST SNAPPER of the lot is Fred Exline, junior squadman from Salina. Sixth candidate is Fred Rus-
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"We can't help but drop off somewhat in depth, experience and overall ability at this position," comments Bernhardt. "But, despite our losses, this position can be handled adequately if Barnes or a couple of the sophomores come through. Right now, we just don't know if they'll be ready."
BARNES TOED 20 extra points and one field goal last year. But he has seen scant service in actual playing time at tackle over the past two seasons. However, he always has fired good effort and may improve enough to land the fourth guard spot.
Three sophomores showed promise during the spring, Harley Catlin, converted Wichita end; Marion Walker, former Leavenworth grad now living in Lawrence, and Mike Patterson, Larned.
Cattlin finished spring drills as number three man on the T-side (linemen are designated as T or slot in KU's new flip-flop offense) behind Tiger and Barnes. Walker was number three on the slot-side behind Mickie Walker and Collins. There is likely to be constant shuffling below the three veterans.
John Garber, 202-pound Sabethan can join this scrap by a return to the form he flashed as a freshman.
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