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University Daily Kansan
Thursday, Sept. 13, 1962
Speedy KU Soph Gets Early Notice
So much has been said and written about Gale Sayers, Kansas' new halfback jet, Jayhawker fans already are reaching for their drooling bibs.
Little wonder Mt. Oread faithfuls are eager to view the Omaha lefty. Not even Charlie Hoag wrote a more fabulous freshman record, six touchdowns (all the yearlings scored) and 321 net rushing yards in the win over Konsa State and tie with Missouri.
OBVIOUS TO EVEN the untrained observer are Sayers' physical tools, blinding speed, nifty running instinct, the stop and go, and a measure of power. He can catch too, and in the 17-6 upset of the Alumni, lofted a 34-yard running pass to stabilemate Tony Leiker for the second touchdown.
Sayers is the best halfback to come up from the freshmen (Curtis McClinton and Bert Coan were transfers) since Hoag was a sophomore in 1950. Too, Gale is highly similar to Hoag in physique and talent. At 6-0 and 190 he compares with Hoag's sophomore figures of $6-2_{1/2}$ and 185. Like the old Oak Park, (ill.) rocket he owns an explosive getaway, sharp cutting ability and tremendous acceleration in the open. For comparison, Hoag netted 248 yards in two rookie games.
It is difficult to remain cautious over a sophomore like this, but the fact remains he still hasn't passed a varsity test. He'll likely be the lone rookie starter when the Jay-hawkers open their season against TCU here Sept. 22.
SAYERS WILL BE at T-halfback (normal position next to the full) in Jack Mitchell's new flip-flop principle in which T-side personnel and Slot-side personnel will remain togather as units regardless of right or left formation.
His slot-back running mate will be Tony Leiker, who subbed impressively for Rodger McParland last year at left half. The Hays junior also carries good speed, adequate power, and good catching ability. Coming off the bench he netted 253 yards in 26 carries last year, a 9.0 average. He added a cutting gear in the spring and is expected to be a good Big Eight halfback. He, and quarterback Brian Palmer, will take over the punting chores handled so expertly by John Hadl the past three seasons.
Unfortunately, Leiker, and senior Jim Marshall, own the only offensive halftack experience on the club, and Marshall, primarily a defender, has seen little of that. The other two lettered halves, Phil Doughty and Willis Brooks, have been used exclusively on defense.
Bob Robben, a jolting runner, and Mike Woolf, a flyer, are expected to be aligned behind Leiker. Both are promising but haven't played a minute.
THERE ARE TWO other promising sophs stacked behind him. Dave Crandall and Ron Oelschlager, plus hardluck junior Lloyd Buzzi. Crandall carries good speed and running ability, but scales only 160. Oelschlager is a good two-way prospect. Buzzi, another speed-boy has missed the last two seasons with a lame shoulder and broken leg.
"We think our starters here will be good," says Mitchell. "We just don't know what they'll do. Some of them must come through if we're to be sound at these positions. We may shuffle around a lot trying to find out what we have."
1962 KANSAS HALFBACK ROSTER
Slot Halfbacks
| | Age | Ht. | Wt. | Class |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Black, Tom | 20 | 5-10 | 165 | Soph. |
| *Brooks, Willis | 20 | 6-0 | 190 | Jr. |
| Cahil, Sandy | 20 | 5-10 | 165 | Soph. |
| Doughty, Phil | 19 | 5-11 | 170 | Jr. |
| Duff, Gary | 19 | 5-10 | 175 | Soph. |
| Leiker, Tony | 20 | 6-0 | 185 | Jr. |
| Robben, Robert | 20 | 5-11 | 185 | Soph. |
| Woolf, Mike | 20 | 6-1 | 185 | Soph. |
Home Town
Lawrence
Hutchinson
Kansas City
Oelwein, Ia.
Salina
Hays
Mt. Hope
Edwardsville
T-Halfbacks
Buzzi, Lloyd 20 6-0 185 Jr.
Call, Leroy 20 5-10 165 Sr.
Crandall, Dave 19 5-10 160 Soph.
Loving, Wayne 19 5-11 183 Soph.
*Marshal, Jim 26 5-11 175 Sr.
Oelschlager, Ron 19 6-1¾ 180 Soph.
Sayers, Gale 19 6-0 190 Soph.
Arkansas City
Wann, Okla.
Lopeka
Kansas City
Warrensburg, Mo.
Marion
Omaha, Neb.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5:30-7:30
Chicken Special
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Salad
$1.00
Drinks and Dessert Extra
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12-oz. Catfish $1.25
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Smorgasbord Daily $1.35
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On The Malls
Haward, senior captain for the coming season, placed third in the league cross country meet last year with a 15:08 effort. Haward also snared fourth place in the Central Collegiate Conference three-mile in 14:16.2 and placed second in the Missouri Valley AAU three-mile with a 14:24 effort.
Cabrera, a junior, placed seventh in the Big Fight meet in 15:35.
Coane, a senior, placed seventh in the Big Eight meet as a sophomore. Acevedo, a junior, was hampered by a lengthy flu attack during the cross country season last year. He is regarded as a prospect for the coming season. Acevedo clocked a 4:35 mile as a freshman.
Fulghum, senior, placed 12th in the 1961 Big Eight meet in 15:40. He finished 41st in the NCAA meet in 21:10.
Mitchell Sees Little Drawback on Rule
Commenting on the new rule which will allow the kicking team to down punts inside the enemy 10-yard line, Coach Jack Mitchell says ... "I don't think it will be a lot different than what we've had. It will be the same for everybody." Tony Leiker, No. 1 slot-back, and Brian Palmer, unlettered Junior quarterback, will try to fill the shoes of John Hadl, who twice won the Big Eight punting title and once the national major college flag, in his three years as a Jayhawk regular.
20 Lettermen Return
Coach Jack Mitchell welcomes back 20 Kansas lettermen. The breakdown includes: ends Andy Graham, Pack St. Clair, Jay Roberts and Marvin Clothier (shifted from guard); tackle Fred Eisenman; guards Wallace Barnes, Duke Collins, Ken Tiger and Mickie Walker (shifted from tackle); centers Kent Converse and Pete Quatrochi; quarterbacks Con Keating, Rodger McFarland (shifted from left half), and Lee Flachsburch (shifted from left half): halfbacks Willis Brooks, Phil Doughty, Tony Leiker and Jim Marshall and fullbacks Armand Baughman and Ken Colenan.
Big Task for Rodger; Must Fill Hadl's Shoes
A football coach doesn't expect to replace a quarterback like John Hadl any more than P. T. Barnum expected to replace the original Jumbo.
Yet KU's coaching staff is not moaning. It figures the spot will be well protected by a battler named Rodger McFarland and a corps of satisfactory stand-ins.
FOR THE RECORD. Hadl was twice All America, the only double selectee in Jayhawker history. Save for Ray Evans he is the only back in Kansas annals to break past 1,000 yards in both passing and rushing. More important was his ability to
enough to keep the defense honest. He and Con Keating combined in the spring game to complete 50 per cent of their losses in the 17-6 upset of the Alumni.
"We have a lot of respect for Mc- Farland," says assistant backfield coach Bernie Taylor. "He's one of the finest competitors in college football and a good leader."
The fiery Fort Worth, Tex. senior he'll co-captain the club with guard Ken Tiger-is a handy man in the deep defense and may be used both ways.
He'll be backed by a capable corps which includes Keating, sophomore Charles Hess, squadmen Brian
1962 KANSAS QUARTERBACK ROSTER
| | Age | Ht. | Wt. | Class | Home Town |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Flachsbarth, Lee | 21 | 6-5 | 207 | Sr. | Atchison |
| Hess, Charles | 19 | 6-0 | 175 | Soph. | Wellington |
| *Keating, Con | 20 | 5-11 | 175 | Sr. | Columbus, Neb. |
| Malpass, Dennis | 19 | 5-91½ | 165 | Soph. | Biloxi, Miss. |
| **McFarland, Rodger (co-Capt.) | 22 | 6-1 | 185 | Sr. | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Micek, Sid | 19 | 5-11 | 170 | Soph. | Scottsbluff, Neb. |
| Palmer, Brian | 22 | 5-10 | 180 | Jr. | Winnipeg, Canada |
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come up with the big play, such as his 41-yard ramble out of punt formation that broke part the Bluebonnet bowl victory last December.
McFARLAND IS a quick, jolting runner on the keep and sneak and could develop into a passer good
Most missed, however, will be Hadi's passing. He finished against Rice with 1,345 career yards, fifth-highest on the all-time rolls.
McFarland, however, is an established quarterback of Big Eight standards. He is returning from emergency duty at left half, where he rushed for a surprising 334 net yards last year. As a sophomore, he was a competent offensive stand-in for Hadl, as well as playing most of the defense. During the brief period in which he and Hadl alternated as quarterback last year, McFarland engineered the club to 279 yards against Colorado, the Jayhawkers' third-highest rushing production of the season.
Palmer and Sid Micek, and it is hoped, veteran Lee Flachsbarth.
Keating has been employed primarily on defense over the last two seasons, but the staff will not hesitate to hand him the offensive throttle too. "We think he'll surprise some people with his offensive ability." Taylor adds.
Flachsbarth could furnish a major lift since he is a proven passer and powerful runner. The 6-5, 207-pounder finished fifth in the Big Eight air derby as a sophomore, throwing for 345 yards as a secondstring behind Duane Morris. But he has been handicapped since that season by a succession of injuries to knee, arm and shoulder.
Best all-round flinger in camp is Palmer, a 5-10 Canadian. He also is a good punter, and can merit playing time by improving upon his ball-handling and running techniques. Micek is a promising all-rounder who did not see action in his sophomore season last year.