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Travis cites concentration as key for win against CU's Buffaloes
Larry Travis, KU linebacker coach, was carefully watching a 'color film of last week's Colorado-Nebraska football game. When it finished, he propped his feet up on the table and grinned. "They're a good football team," he said.
Throughout his playing career present boss Pepper Rodgers was a member of the Gator coaching staff. After graduation Travis remained in Gainesville to assist Ray Graves and was there four years before joining the KU staff following the 1966 campaign. He
And he should know. Travis started at guard on Florida's team from 1960-62. As a senior he was chosen for the All-Southeast Conference team and the SEC's All-Academic team.
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received his M.A. in physical education administration from Florida.
"KU's football team is certainly much better than the record indicates," Travis said. "Last week against Oklahoma State we let down on a kickoff return and it cost us. That razzie-dazzle return worked for them. I've heard the comment that it was a high school play. That's not true. I've seen pros use it. If it works, it's a good play. If it doesn't, they end up on the 10 yard line."
Travis said that the team was playing pretty good football, and in spots was excellent. One of the problems is that there have been more big plays executed against us than we have made. "Some of the plays have been official's flags," he said. "The morale of the squad is good. We have a great bunch of kids. They're not quitters and they won't lay down for anybody."
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"I would rather have a team that doesn't project a lot of false enthusiasm and lip service," he said. "I want to see concentration on the field. That builds spontaneous enthusiasm."
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Travis's personal enthusiasm makes him beam. He not only loves to coach football, but he lends support to the student body.
"The Jayhawks have worked hard in practice this week. They will not add anything to the play book, but will concentrate on executing what is already there," Travis said.
"The KU kids on a whole have been just great," he said. "They give us great support at the games, but I'd like to see a bit more support during the week."
Hicks doubtful starter
Yet another injury cropped up on the injury-depleted Kansas football team yesterday. All-Big Eight linebacker Emery Hicks, suffering an elbow injury, was listed as a doubtful participant in Saturday's homecoming game with Colorado.
Hicks apparently hurt the elbow in Tuesday's practice. It was swollen and coach Pepper Rodgers said sophomore Gary Cooper, a 6-1, 215-pounder, probably would get the call.
Middle guard Al Jakobcic may spell Cooper during the game, Rodgers said. If so, either Bob Tyus or Steve Wilhelm will play middle guard.
Rodgers also said tailback John Riggins and wingback Ron Jessie definitely will start Saturday.
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