Jayhawks invade Big Red snakepit
Remember the days of Thunder Thornton? Light Horse Harry Wilson? Bustin' Ben Gregory? Back when Nebraska only needed to throw a pass about once every three years or in bowl games against Alabama
Well if you can, congratulations, because that was a very long five years or so ago and these days, in the best 1969 collegiate fashion, the Cornhuskers are throwing the ball as much as anybody. With KU's battered secondary moving into Lincoln's vaunted Big Red snakepit (not to be confused with Oklahoma's with which it differs only in geographical location), it is a sure bet that tendency to pass will not subside this weekend.
Only cornerback Jim Hatcher remains from the group which started in the defensive backfield in the season's opener against Texas Tech. With a different starting arrangement facing the challenge every week, the KU secondary has resembled one of Grandma's antique patchwork quilts.
John Mears has been lost due to a knee injury suffered in the Kansas State game, possibly for the season. Skip James recently quit the squad and George McGowan has been switched to split end to help perk up the offense.
Boasting the three leading receivers in the league and two standout sophomore quarterbacks, the 'Huskers top the conference's passing charts and rank third in total offense (behind only Missouri and Oklahoma).
Quarterbacks Jerry Taggie, averaging 154 yards passing per outing (and leading the Big Eight in total offense with 178.3 yards per game), and Van Brownson have been outstanding, with Tagge, the starter, possessing the single game conference best in total offense with 301 yards against Minnesota.
Tight end Jim McFarland and
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halfback Jeff Kinney have each caught 17 passes to share the league lead in that category. Halfback Larry Frost holds down the third spot with 13 receptions.
Nebraska's running attack sorely misses all-conference halfback Joe Orduna who has yet to play a down this year because of a leg injury. His absence has, more than anything else, accounted for NU's decline in league rushing tables and its emphasis on the aerial game to move the football.
Defensively, Nebraska has been typically tough, or at least as tough as a team can be with the opposition they've faced. The
Cornhuskers shut out Texas A&M 14-0 a week before the Aggies pounded a highly regarded Army team. They also limited Minnesota to 14 points (while scoring 4 themselves) in their other victory. NU has also dropped two games—one to the third-ranked USC (31-21) in the season opener
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That's right, it's party time—and what a party. The first Sophomore Class Party promises to be one of the biggest gigs of the year. Music will be provided by the FABULOUS BOB KUBAN AND THE IN-MEN. But wait, this nationally famous group is only the beginning. The tap on the student's favorite beverage will be open from 8 until midnight, and it's free to Sophomore due payers and only $3.00 per couple for non-payers. The whole thing takes place Friday, Oct. 17, at the National Guard Armory. DON'T MISS IT.
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