Bad break holds back Autry
The agony
The ecstacy
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By MARY ARNOLD
Kansan sports writer
For Don Autry, time is of the essence. Last year he wanted playing time to prove himself. This year he just wants time to strengthen his leg.
Autry started last year's season sharing tailback duties with Junior Riggins and Donnie Shanklin. But his season quickly came to a close on Sept. 28 (only a week after it started) when he broke his leg.
"I was quite excited about scoring that touchdown," Autry said, "It's usually the more experienced players that score. So
In the opening football game of last year's 9-2, Orange Bowl climaxed season. Autry scored KU's first touchdown in their 47-7 romp over Illinois. His 44-yard pass play from All-American Bobby Douglass was a spectacular start for a sophomore.
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for me, a sophomore, it was a great experience."
In the second game, against Indiana, Autry's promising career was cut short. Both bones of his right leg were snapped above the ankle when Indiana's Clarence Price clipped him many yards away from the play on a punt.
"When I fell to the ground, I knew it was broken." Autry said.
"Even though it was a totally unnecessary hit, I definitely don't hold any grudge against him. But I'm almost sure he had a small
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