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Moody, Reich Feel Hawks Much Improved Already
Two players, who although plagued by injuries last year provided some of the most sparkling moments in an otherwise dismal season, have been selected to lead the 1955 Jayhawk grid machine into action Sept. 17th at Fort Worth when the Kansans meet the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University.
Dick Eich, a fullback by trade who was transplanted to center at the last minute last year and who returns to his original post this fall, and Ralph Moody, a 6 foot 1 inch, 196 pound speed demon running from the left half spot, will serve as co-captains for the Jayhawkers throughout the 1955 season.
Both men are enthusiastic over the vast improvement and fine spirit shown thus far by the KU squad in practice. While neither would venture any predictions as to the results of the forthcoming season both Dick and Ralph displayed a quiet confidence which seemed to spell trouble for someone this year.
"We've practiced only four days and already we're farther along than we ever were last year," Reich said. "Our defense looks a lot better and the whole squad
shows an overall improvement from last season."
"The spirit is a lot better," Moody added. "We have competition at every position, more depth, and we know the system better. The added competition, especially, has given everyone an added incentive."
First Games Important
First Games Important Both Reich and Moody believed the outcome of the first two games would have a great deal of bearing on the season's showing. Neither player thinks the Jayhawks necessarily have to win both games to keep up their morale provided they play well and only lose by a point or a touchdown.
Both Moody and Reich were plauged by injuries last season but both boys say they are in great shape now. Reich was slowed down by a chest injury and Moody missed four games because of a back injury.
Moody has great speed for a 196-pound man and once past the line of scrimmage displays better than average elusiveness. In track last year he clocked a :09.8 in the 100-yard dash which is sensational for a man his size. He was the third ranking Kansas rusher
The top student among the football players for the 1954-55 year was Greg Fouts, 6 foot 1 inch, 204 pound tackle candidate. Fouts had an average of 2.2 for the year, slightly over a B average. He is a pre-med student.
last year with a total of 193 net yards, despite the fact he missed four games.
In 1953, as a sophomore, he ranked second on the club with 337 yards on 90 carries. He led the club and placed second in the conference in punt returns last year with a 16.6 average on nine carries for a total of 150 yards. He is also a good punter, having a 37.0 yard average in 1953 and a 31.2 last year. Reich lettered as a freshman at West Point and then like his brother, All-American defensive hallback Gil, switched to KU. A fallback by trade, Dick was switched from Reich to Captain Bud Bidt broke his collarbone in full practice. At center Dick developed into one of the better pivot men in the conference.
Reich Likes Fullback Best
Tackle Finishes As Top Grid Scholar
This year, however, he has been moved back to fullback a position he professes to like much better. A low-running, hard-hitting fullback, Reich shows promise of developing into a fine line crasher.
Moody at 21 is a senior in the School of Education and is majoring in physical education. A native of Minneola, Kansas, Ralph lettered four years in high school in both football and basketball in high school, then in track. Since coming to KU he has tracked two years in football.
Reich stands 6 foot 1 inch and weighs 205 pounds and is 22 years old. A native of Steelton, Pa., he lettered four years in football, three in basketball, and one in both track and baseball in high school. He lettered last year in football at KU and earned one letter at West Point in football. He is a senior majoring in aeronautical engineering.
Both Moody and Reich think the whole bunch of sophomore prospects have looked great thus far in the fall drills and feel that this year will be a far cry from last year in the caliber of football the Jayhawkers will play.
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