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Sept.19,1952
FOOTBALL At KU
WE WANT A Touchdown!
The Kansas Joyhawkers open their 1952 grid campaign Saturday when they meet the always-tough Christian Horned Frogs.
The Jayhawks will be shooting for their second victory in a row over TCU. The KU gridders beat the Horned Frogs 27-13 in last season's opener at Fort Worth.
John Konek, last year's defensive halfback, also will see duty on offense and take care of the point after touchdown boating.
Of 14 regular linemen of last year's squad, only six are returning. Only two of these were offensive starters However, Line Coach "Pop" Werner's defensive line is stronger.
The Jayhawk backfield, rated one of the best nationally, is capable of displaying a strong ground or aerial attack. Jerry Robertson and Chef Strehlow, experienced quarterbacks, have been joined by Army transfer Gill Rech who is expected to play a big role for the Jayhawks on defense as well as offense.
Fans attending the game will probably see a lot of footballs in the air as the Jayhawks are expected to unveil a spread formation attack. This plus the hard-drive Jayhawk backs, given Coyote just under Skes his first game. The Jets had fifteen games.
Strong defensively, just average on offense and with many vacancies but also many good prospects for position.
With Robertson and Reich keeping the enemy defense loosened up with passes now and then, the Jayhawks can counter with a running game sparked by Charlie Hoag and Bob Brandeberry, halfbacks, and Golen Fiss and Frank Sabatini alternating at fullback slot.
Two seniors, 212-pound tackle George Mrkonic and Oliver Spencer, a 1951 second team all-American at 223 pounds, are expected to head Joyhawk defensive efforts
and Bill Schakee, both 1951 all conference self left off. Paul Lean, sophomore who started on game last year, and converted quarterback Jerry seem the likely candidates.
Either John Anderson, 209-pound sophomma,
Woody 190-pound junior letterman, and Merlin
190-pound senior letterman, are expected to
beat Wint Winter, who by his lost visit at eligibility
Picture Story by Rich Clarkson and Bill T