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Friday, Sept. 4, 1970
University Daily Kansan
Mizzou is Favored
The Big Eight Sky-Writers have picked the Missouri Tigers to win the upcoming conference football race. The Nebraska Cornhuskers, who shared the conference title with the Tigers last year, ran a close second while Kansas State, Colorado and Oklahoma were all given outside shots at the title.
Only Oklahoma State, Kansas and Iowa State were considered to be out of the running.
The writers also said Colorado and Oklahoma were the teams that altered their thinking the most.
In the annual poll of the 27 writers who toured all eight football camps, both Missouri and Nebraska received ten first place votes with the Tigers winning the number one spot by a scant $1 \frac{1}{2}$ points.
The Cornhuskers are though by many to be the best team to challenge Missouri for the throne. Coach Bob Devaney's crew return most of their offensive unit including quarterbacks Jerry Tagge and Van Brownson but face a major rebuilding job defensively.
How well Devaney does the rebuilding could determine how Nebraska will fare.
Oklahoma was third, Colorado fourth and Kansas State fifth. The first five teams were reasonably bunched with Oklahoma State, Kansas and Iowa State bringing up the rear in that order. None of the last three teams received a vote higher than sixth place.
"Defensively there's no way we can be as tough as we were," Devaney says. "We're going to have to compensate and help our secondary in some way."
Missouri is always solid. The
Pepper Rodgers said Thursday that if the heat lets up he will move today's practice into Memorial Stadium where workmen have just completed the installation of the Tartan Turf.
Heat Factor Hits Jays
Rodgers comment came after a limited Jayhawk workout due to the extreme heat and humidity which saw starting offensive tackle Steve Lawson suffer from a minor heat stroke.
Saturday the team will be in the stadium to conduct a gametype scrimmage that will be closed to the public. The scrimmage will come just one week prior to the Sept. 12 opener in Memorial Stadium against Washington State.
"We don't know much about them and they don't know mucl- about us," Rodgers said indicating both squads have changed considerably from last fall.
only concern is at quarterback where Chuck Roper or Mike Farmer will attempt to replace Terry McMillan.
Coach Dan Devine, in his normal pessimistic frame of mind, says his team has "more question marks than we've ever had before.
For the first time Kansas State will have to be watched closely. The Wildcats have a bonafide Heisman Trophy candidate in quarterback Lynn Dickey who led his team to a 5-1 record last
year before it collapsed and lost the last four.
Oklahoma has a standout quarterback in Jack Mildren and the Sooners have now welcomed two consecutive outstanding freshman teams.
Colorado must be reckoned with on the sole fact that the Buffalos return 40 lettermen, more than any other team. However, All-America running back Bob Anderson and defensive end Bill Brundige have departed and won't be easily replaced.
Foes Face Tough Tests
NEW YORK (UPI) — Either Texas A and M or VMI has the toughest schedule in college football this fall.
It depends on the point of view. One meets opponents of extremely high caliber and the other may be out-gunned in every game.
At Texas A and M, coach Gene Stallings is rallying his lads for a "suicide" stand against four opponents generally rated as potential top 10's and five others that'll probably be favored over the Aggies at gametime.
At VMI, they play nobody figured for the top 10 but Vito Ragazzo's Keydets, who went 0-10 last year, have been pegged by pre-season forecasters as probable underdogs in all 11 games in 1970.
Texas A and M and Minnesota are the only teams asked to face four foes preferred by forecasters for positions in the 1970 top 10.
The Aggies take on Ohio State, Texas, Michigan and Arkansas. Minnesota goes against Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska and Missouri on a schedule that rates just a notch or so lower.
In addition, Texas A and M may be the underdog against Louisiana State, Texas Tech, Texas Christian, SMU and Rice. That leaves only Wichita State and Baylor as favorable spots on the Aggie schedule.
When play begins, the oddsmakers will start shaking down the odds toward a truer level.
But as of now, Texas A and M and VMI rate the dubious honors in the "suicide schedule" league. Which one has the toughest chore depends on the point of view.
Golf Tryouts are Scheduled
New head golf coach, Charles O'Neal announced today that tryouts for the varsity golf team will be held Sept. 21-22 beginning at noon at the Lawrence Country Club.
All interested persons are invited to the competition try-outs including freshmen, provided they meet predictability standards set by the NCAA.
O'Neal asked that everyone interested in playing contact him in his office, 104 Allen Field House, or call 864-3054.
Freshmen golfers need to check with O'Neal concerning their eligibility.
The try-out competition will be a 36 hole qualifying match with the low 50 per cent eliminated the first day.
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