Stram cites Vike problems
NEW ORLEANS (UPI)—Coach Hank Stram said Tuesday his underdog Kansas City Chiefs will have the easier time preparing for their Super Bowl game with Minnesota because the Vikings have "more to worry about."
Both teams began workouts Tuesday under blustery skies which threatened sub-freezing temperatures and perhaps even snow.
"Hopefully, they will run into a few problems getting ready for us," Stram said, standing on a bench in windy City Park Stadium, where the American Football League champs are
Thinclads elect four
The Kansas track squad, which set numerous records last year while winning the NCAA indoor and Big Eight indoor and outdoor championships, has set a record this year before the campaign starts.
Jayhawk coach Bob Timmons announced that four captains were elected to lead the squad through the 1970 indoor and outdoor seasons.
The four seniors elected by the Jayhawks are Julio Mede, St. Albans, N.Y.; Doug Knop, Olathe, Kan.; John Oliver, Kansas City, Mo.; and Roger Kathol, Wichita, Kan.
Meade, who holds school records for the indoor 300, 440 and 500 dashes, will captain the sprint and hurdles section of the squad.
Meade anchored sprint relay teams last spring that set school marks of 39.6 and 1:23.3 for the 440 and 880 relays.
Knop, the Texas and Kansas Relays discus champion the past two years, will lead the KU weight contingent. Knop established the school discus record with a winning 192-8 at the Big Eight Outdoor last spring.
Oliver, a pole vaulter, will captain the vaulting and jumping corps and Kathol is leader of the distance delegation.
holding secret practice sessions this week.
Stram said Kansas City's multiple offense, led by quarterback Len Dawson, who passes from a moving pocket, should give the Minnesota defenders more than they expect.
"Plus, we always have a new wrinkle or two each game." Stram said, "and this one's no different."
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In answer to questions by newsmen, the Kansas City coach said the Chiefs' varied offense presents "more to worry about" than Kansas City faces in preparing for the more basic Minnesota offense. A similar analysis of the pregame preparations was voiced earlier by Viking, coach Bud Grant.
who "probably will play."
Stram said he expects no surprise from Minnesota.
The Kansas City coach said the Chiefs should be at full strength for the game except for safety Johnny Robinson, who nea said was a "very doubtful starter," and cornerback Jim Marsalis,
"They're a very basic team. They read, react, pursue and gang tackle better than any team I've seen." Stram said. "They're a lot like Green Bay which defeated the Chiefs 35-10 in the first Super Bowl ever in 1967 except they use more zone coverage on defense." One of the biggest Viking assets, Stram said, is quarterback Joe Kapp.
"I think Kapp's probably one of the most underrated quarterbacks I've seen in a long time. He throws long balls that are as good as any I've seen. He's great."
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