Jayhawks, I-State to begin roles as Big Eight spoilers By BRUCE CARNAHAN Kansan Sports Writer Last year about this time the Orange Bowl bound KU Jayhawks—ranked number three nationally — trounced conference member Iowa State 46-25 before a record Cyclone Homecoming crowd of 26,256. Big Eight fans witnessed a 10-touchdown spectacular as Kansas racked up an early 39-3 third quarter lead and sent in the subs for the remainder of the game. Iowa State managed to whittle the margin to 14 points with three late consecutive KU, now 1-4 overall and 0-2 in conference play, and Iowa State, 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the conference, are both virtually out of the conference race and now face the task of being the "spoilers" for the other conference teams who are battling it out for the loop championship and trips to post-season bowls. Coach Pepper Rodgers and his football squad find themselves in a different position this week. For the first time since the Pepper Rodgers era began three years ago the Jayhawks have lost two consecutive league games (K-State 26-22 and Nebraska 21-17), and now find themselves sharing the cellar of the rugged Big Eight conference with Iowa State. Coach Johnny Majors' Cyclones, who have also lost two straight in conference play, their most recent loss a 34-7 drubbing at the hands of Lynn Dickey and the K-State Wildcats, will clash with the Jayhawks at 1:30 Saturday afternoon before an estimated 27,000 in Ames. touchdowns, but KU football fans were still jubilant over the six straight victories which had put them first in the conference standings. and once again John Riggins will run out of the tailback position with Mike Reeves and Chuck Schmidt sharing the action at fullback. Injuries have hit both KU's offense and defense hard this year. Sophomore Phil Basler, whose three plays in the closing minute of the Nebraska game have been his only varsity action this year, has been forced into duty as KU's number one signal caller due to shoulder and knee injuries to Jim Ettinger. Rodgers has been extremely pleased with Basler's progress during this week's practice sessions. Other significant injuries suffered in the past week include Ron Jessie with a broken right hand and bruised hip; safety Keith Lieppman, a bruised leg; and Kenny Page and George McGowen with bruised shoulders. New York Cleaners For the best in: • Dry Cleaning • Alterations • Reweaving 926 Mass. VI 3-0501 The KU offense will have another new look this weekend besides the addition of Basler. Willie Amison has returned to wingback (due to Jessie's injury) 8 KANSAN Oct. 24 1969 For the second week in a row Rodgers has been forced to shuffle his defensive personnel. Jessie, who can't play offense with his injury, is slated for duty at defensive halfback and Dale Holt, normally a defensive halfback, will switch to safety to fill-in for the injured Lieppman, who may still see action. Larry Brown, who missed action in the Nebraska game due to an ankle injury, is expected back at defensive end. However, he must displace Gary Davenport, who in his first starting assignment last Saturday made seven tackles, recovered three fumbles and was named the Jayhawks' lineman of the week. For the finest in Fraternity Jewelry Exclusive Representative of L. G. Balfour Co. - Stationery Euvailiers Stationery Gifts Phone Wingback Steve Conley missed the Nebraska game last week and is out indefinitely with mononucleosis. Defensive halfback John Mears is out for the season with a knee injury that will require surgery. - Recognitions * Paddles - Badges - Favors The Cyclone offense, producing an average of only 200 yards total offense a game and last in the conference offensive standings, never got started last week against the Wildcats. Obert Tisdale, the Iowa State junior quarterback, received an ankle injury early in the first quarter of the game. The offense, then placed under the direction of sophomore Mike Fontanini continued to fizzle and the Cyclone defense, fourth best in the conference, was unable to hold off the Wildcats in the second half. However, things haven't been bad for all KU players this week. John Mosier, senior tight end, is passes for 388 yards and two touchdowns and has had but three passes intercepted in five games. He is also the Cyclones' third best rusher. Tisdale's primary targets are junior split end Otto Stowe, who has caught 12 passes for 128 yards and one touchdown, and tight end Iowa State injuries will also play a key part in the outcome of Saturday's game. Girls Plaques Sportswear Rings - Crested - Letters - Guards 645 Mass. LNB Bldg. #306 Across from the Red Dog - Plagues close to breaking two more KU career pass receiving records. He owns the record for most receptions in a career (76) and is only 75 yards short of the three-season yardage figure of 994 yards set by Otto Schnellbacher. Mosier also has an outside chance of catching Bill Schanke's record of nine touchdown receptions if he can add three more during the season. Al Lauter VI 3-1571 Iowa State backers are hoping Tisdale will be in top form for Saturday afternoon. 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