Photos by John Stephens
Football... before the game
Before the game, while students are complaining about seating alums are getting out the "thermos" bottle and talking over the good old days, waiting for the game to start; the men on the team are very busy getting ready for the game, with the help of their coaches, trainers, and doctors. While the spectators are happily oblivious of all this activity, the camera's "eye" was busy taking in the locker room.
At right, Coach Chuck Mather is busy sucking a lemon and talking to reporters, seeming to enjoy the lemon the most, just before the Iowa State game.
TRAINER DEAN NESMITH inspects the driving power of one of the players and applies the necessary support, as he does all of the players who need any special attention before the game.
STARTING TIME comes nearer as suits are checked out from the equipment room.
PULLING SOMEONE'S tight-fitting jersey over the bulky shoulder pads is one of the routine jobs while getting suited up.
ABOVE: All suited up and ready to go.
BELOW: In the final briefing before the game the tension begins to show. Assistant coach Lauri Wartiainen (behind the players) helps with the last minute instructions; then onto the field, against Iowa State.