Thursday, Nov. 3, 1955. University Daily Kansan
2017.11.18
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Handley Bolsters Team With Kicking Ability
John Handley is kicking 100 per cent. John, the extra point kicker on the KU football team, hasn't missed an extra point attempt this year. Besides his extra point kicking, John is one of the better backs on the team and will start at right halfback this Saturday against K-State.
Makes Up For Size
"John is a good team man and a good consistent player on both offense, and defense," said Paul Schofer, backfield coach. "He has a great desire to play and takes coaching very well."
Schofer added that John's size hurts him a little on defense, but that his desire to play and great hustle make up for this handicap. Handley stands 5 feet, 8 inches, and weighs 170 pounds.
When asked about the team spirit this week, John said he thinks it's real good. "There is a great burning desire to beat Kansas State," he said, "mainly because we haven't beaten them in two years."
To John, the recent student activity between the two schools will give the game more interest and the teams will be trying hard to win. He thinks the school spirit as a whole is improved over last year and will continue to get better.
10 Letters In High School
John is one of the many married men on the team. He is from Kansas City, where he competed in high school sports at Southwest High School. While in high school he earned four letters in football, playing at halfback, and three each in basketball and track.
John has played three years of varsity football at KU. He lettered his sophomore and junior years. John is majoring in business.
John thinks the injuries on the team, although serious, aren't going to hurt the team too much his week. "This year we have something that we haven't had the part two years—depth," he said.
Of KU's team next fall, John said that although the freshman team is showing a lot of ability and desire, the transfers will help the team the most. "Several of the transfers are real good and could be playing a lot of ball this year if they were elitized." he said.
Although John's extra point kicking hasn't been the deciding factor in any of the games to date, his kicking could be the turning point in the next three contests. The fact that the team can rely upon his extra points is a good morale booster.
Michigan End Is AP Lineman
Tom Maentz, 220-pound end for the University of Michigan, has been named Associated Press lineman of the week. Maentz caught a forward pass and ran 60 yards for a touchdown against Iowa last week, coming when Iowa led the Wolverines, 21 to 20.
The touchdown enabled Michigan to remain at the top of the Big Ten Conference. Maentz also scored another of Michigan's touchdowns.
Being chosen top lineman, Maentz joined Bob Hardy, Ketucky quarterback, for the week's top individual performances. Hardy was named back of the week for leading his team to a comeback victory over Rice. 20 to 16.
The Michigan-Iowa game was witnessed by 72,000 fans at Ann Arbor, Mich., besides those watching the game over national television.
No Intramural Games Played Wednesday
All of Wednesday's Intramural football games were postponed.
THURSDAYS' SCHEDULE
Independent "A"
Jim Beam vs. Jolliffe, Field 2
Batterfeld vs. Carruth, Field 3
Sterling-Oliver vs. NROTC,
Drew A.
JOHN HANDLEY
Fraternity "B"
Baternity
Delts vs. Phi Gam, Field 6
Theta Chi vs. Phi Delt II,
Field 7
Santee To Act As Starter
WASHINGTON—(U.P.)—Ace runner Wes Santee, suspended by the Missouri Valley AAU, will act as a starter for Quantico's meet at Villanova Saturday, cross country officials at nearby Quantico, Va., Marine Base said yesterday.
Santee, a first lieutenant in the Marine Corps, withdrew from the meet when informed of his suspension for accepting too much expense money.
Bill Taylor, former University of California team captain, will run as Quantico's number one man in Santee's place.
Alabama's highest football score was 110-0 against Marion Military Institute in 1922. The worst setback for Alabama was 78-0 at the hands of Vanderbilt in 1906.
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Faurot Shows No Concern Over MU Alumni Howling
COLUMBIA, Mo—Don Faurot, 54-year-old inventor of football's split-T, shrugged off the howling of alumni-type wolves today and confidently expected his Missouri men to give a good account of themselves here Saturday against onrushing Oklahoma.
By UNITED PRESS
If the tall man of Mizzou was in danger of losing his $13,438-a-year job, he showed no concern about it
When you're in the Big Seven, you must play Oklahoma once a year. It's in the book. It ain't easy, but you gonna do it. So Faurot is getting ready for the block. It is his only worry for the moment.
There was some talk about pulling the rug from under Faurot, but it was loose and poorly organized. Dr. Elmer Ellis, University President said there "definitely" was no move underway to take Faurot's job.
Powell B. McHaney said if all members of the board of curators shared his views, "there would be no action."
Don Over Hill
Meanwhile, Faurot, as native to Missouri as Boone County ham and red mules, looked to Oklahoma, a mortal enemy. The last time he downed the Sooners was in 1945. He has yet to beat Bud Wilkinson, whom he taught the split-T.
One alumni leader said that "we feel Don is possibly over the hill in coaching," but it was a voice in the wilderness.
Missouri's season started with six losses in a row, the first of which was a 12-13 loss to Maryland. Nobody has come close to contesting the mighty Terps since.
Break Losing Streak
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Saturday in a 20-12 Tiger victory over Colorado. Faurot and his boys helped themselves to a victory shave. Their whiskers were pretty long.
Now comes Oklahoma. It has been said by persons who should know better that there is a de-emphasis trend underway at Missouri. Playing Maryland, Michigan, Southern Methodist and Oklahoma, among others, in a single season, would appear on the surface to be one hell of a way to de-emphasize football.
Play Chess?
Before the season opened, Faurot fired close to a dozen young men. The reasons were scholastic. Faurot likes men on his squad who can find their way to the stadium unaided. No matter how well you throw, kick, or run, you had better keep up your grades, son.
Then join the RoundRobin Chess Tournament starting tonight at 7:30 in the Kansas Room. Entry is free.
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