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University Daily Kansan
Thursday, Oct. 2, 1952
KU-Buff Players Offer Similar Play
By BQB NOLD
Kansan Assistant Sports Editor
Except for different offensive formations, Kansas and Colorado have much in common.
The Buffaloes usually use the old Minnesota single wing with an unbalanced line, usually to the right but occasionally to the left. Kansas on the other hand, operates from the T-formation.
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Colorado's top defensive lineman. Is Don Brandby at left end. He switched from a tackle bert last year to rate as the Big Seven's best defensive end in all-league tabulations.
His counterpart on the Kansas team could be either Morris Kay or Don Bracelin. Kay, however, carries the comparison farther since he shifted to defensive end from fullback. Both Kay and Bracelin play the same brand of bruising ball that Brandby displays.
In the backfield, Carroll Hardy,
Zack Jordan, and Woody Sheilton
compare with Gil Reich, Charlie
Hoag, and Bob Brandeberry.
Hardy, although he didn't see much action against the Sooners last week, is the Buffs best runner. Last year he racked up 423 yards rushing for a 7.9 yards per-carry average.
Shelton was Colorado's No. 4 runner last year, picking up 417 yards from scrimmage. He was also the team's No. 1 receiver with 14 catches for 254 yards.
Jordan. on the basis of his Oklahoma showing, must be ranked as the Buffalo ace. He previously had been chiefly a passing and kicking threat, but his three touchdowns against the Sooners indicate that he is definitely a triple threat this season.
BY DON NIELSEN
Kansas Assistant Sports Editor
With Mrkonic, Galen Fiss, and Jerry Bogue all ailing from severe knee injuries, the Jayhawker foot-ball picture looks dim. These three men have been bearing the brunt of play in their respective positions, and their possible loss would leave some nasty holes in his body. In league play he only played in one game turned in an outstanding job as offensive end, and will be sorely missed at the post if he is unable to start.
Mkronic has been the one of the Big Seven's better tackles since he made his debut two years ago. He made the International News Service first team last year, and has been putting a lot of starch in the Javhawker defense.
The loss of Fiss could be disastrous. The brawny fullback has been starring on both offense and defense as fullback and linebacker respectively. Fiss reinjured his sprained knee in practice, and he has been put on the list of doubtful starters along with Bogue. Should none of these three men be able to start Saturday, things will be rough. Colorado will be up for this game.
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The Dodgers pulled a mild upset yesterday by beating the Yankas. Odd makers had given the Yanks a six to five edge. This edge may be a little greater today. The Bums, now that they have used Black, actually have only Preacher Roe to fall back on. Unless their hitting holds up well, they may have a hard time matching pitchers like Eddie Lopat, Vic Raschi, and Allie Reynolds.
Kansas to Stage Cross Country Meet
The meet will be run over a two-mile hill-and-dale course, and high schools will compete in two classes. Any high school team may enter by writing Bill Easton, Jayhawker track coach, for entry blanks.
KU will stage its fifth annual high school invitational cross-country meet here Nov. 1, Athletic Director Dutch Lonborg announced today.
Jordan set a new national collegiate punting record two years ago when he averaged 48.2 yards a kick on 38 boots. In spite of a dislocated foot bone which hampered him until mid-season last year, he managed a 38.8 average. In his first start after recovery, he quick-kicked two against Nebraska—one which traveled 64 yards and went out on the one-foot line and another which traveled 59 yards and went out on the four-yard line.
Hoag, if he would return to his old form, could more than match Hardy. It was Charlie who broke up the KU-CU game two years ago and gave the Jayhawkers a 27-21 win.
Brandeberry, besides being the Big 7's top ground gainer last year, was on the receiving end of several Robertson passes. Reich, with his passing and kicking, is the equivalent of Jordan.
Without taking anything away from Gill, he isn't quite the passer or kicker Jordan is. Jordan, however, has few peers.
Last, but not least, the Buffalo defensive right halfback, Tom Brookshier, is essentially the same type of ballplayer as Kansas' John Konek.
Brookshier was named to the allBig 7 defensive team last season, principally for his play against Kansas and Missouri. He tackled sensationally against both teams. Against the Jayhawkers he returned a punt 65 yards for Colorado's second touchdown in the opening period.
Konek also was an all-Big 7 defensive team selection last season. He tackles hard too, but especially was outstanding for his pass defending.
Lawrence — (U.P.) — Gil Reich, sparkplug of two early season Kansas football victories, will be available for Saturday's Big Seven contest with Colorado here despite a new injury to his shoulder, Dean Nesmith, team trainer, said today.
Reich's bruised shoulder was injured again shortly after his dramatic 70-yard touchdown run on a punt return pulling Kansas from a贴合 against sharp-booking Santa Clara. Kansas went on to win 21-9.
Injuries Hamper Big 7 Workouts
It had been feared Reich might be sidelined for the Colorado game. The Buffaloes tied powerful Oklahoma 21-21 in Boulder Saturday
Another Kansan was injured against Santa Clara, Nesmith said. He was defensive tackle George Mrkonic who suffered a knee injury. Mrkonic is expected to start, however.
Jerry Bogue, shifty offensive end, worked out for the first time since his knee was injured again in the TCU game. His appearance against Colorado is doubtful, Nesmith said, unless rapid improvement develops.
Fiss reinjured his sprained knee and complications may keep the Johnson, Kan., senior from seeing cian Dr. Alexander Mitchell said. action here Saturday, team physi-
Boulder, Colo.—Colorado's Buffaloes may have to face Kansas this Saturday without the defensive muscles of Don Branby, a key man in the Buff backfield defense.
Injuries to 3 Players To Slow Buffs Down
Boulder, Colo.—(U.P) Injuries to three more key players during a light workout Wednesday threatened to hamper Colorado's bid against Kansas this Saturday at Lawrence.
Those injured were starting center Ken Huffer, end Tom Evans and the Buffs' speedy left halfback. Carroll Hardy.
Hardy twisted a knee during a dummy scrimmage and Evans sprained his ankle while running downfield for a pass. Huffer collided with Tom Brookshire, defensive back, during the workout and came out with a bad charley horse.
Burnell Demo, a guard who strained a leg last Saturday, was still in street clothes, and Bill a bonneting tackle, still nursed an raised hip.
Although Coach Dallas Ward was more pleased with his team's showing in Wednesday's offensive scrimmage than he was Tuesday, he visibly was worried by the mounting list of injuries.
Woody Shelton, a sparkplug in Colorado's offense, also was expected to be lost to the Buffs again this Saturday.
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Shelton was confined to holding the ball for kick conversions last Saturday against Oklahoma and probably will see no more action again this Saturday against Kansas because of a dislocated elbow.
Columbia, Mo.-Missouri's football team, still tired from Saturday's bruising engagement with California and a 2,000 mile air trip back to Columbia, was scheduled to run through more light practice today.
End Lane Goodwin twisted his right knee Saturday and may miss the K-State game.
Coach Don Faurot viewed the loss to California philosophically and blamed inability of Tiger offense to function properly for the defeat. He said the Bears had a more versatile offense than Maryland and as good a defense.
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Manhattan—Kansas State football players headed for harder practice today after a light workout yesterday afternoon, given them by Coach Bill Meek for their play against Cincinnati Saturday night.
Carl Albacker, who had been a sparkplug in the K-State offense this fall, worked at first string, while the Wildcats ran through their split-T formations.
In sweat clothes yesterday as a result of injuries received at Cincinnati were Jack McShulskis, end, and Tom O'Boyle, guard. Others not participating in the drills were Tom Smith, tackle, and Carvel Oldham, fullback, neither of whom went to Cincinnati because of injuries.
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