Frosh Season Hard to Forecast
KU freshman football coach J. C. Hixon said Monday that it is difficult to evaluate his prospects in view of the upcoming frosh season.
"It's just too early to tell how we'll do." Hixon said, "and it's also difficult to compare this team to last year's at this time."
Hixon greeted 32 scholarship winners last Wednesday for the first day of practice and since then, time has been devoted only to basics and fundamentals.
"We're going to put in our offense and defense this week so we should begin to know a little more about the team shortly," Hixon said.
Hixon, in his third year with
the Jayhawk coaching staff but in his first year as freshman coach, said this team should have the best speed, particularly in the receivers and backs, of any Rodgers recruited KU squad. But at the same time, Hixon said the team lacks the great backs they would like to have.
Fourteen non-scholarship hopefuls joined the team Monday boosting the squad depth to 46 players. Hixon said that two such try-out performers in the last two years have won scholarships and are now principle cogs in the Jayhawk floor-plan for the coming season.
He was referring to Mark Geragau, a junior defensive
halfback from Mission who lettered last year, and Lawrence High School product Tom Oakson, a 5-8, 181 pound sophomore linebacker.
The most highly publicized member of Hixon's contingent is quarterback David Jaynes. Recruited at KU's backdoor in Bonner Springs, Jaynes was the most highly sought after Kansas prepster last year.
Hixon smilingly and conservatively evaluated Jaynes by saying "he's pretty good."
Being more specific he said,
"Dave has a fantastic attitude.
Without question he can be just
as good as he wants to be."
KU fans will be able to get a
Despite the hot and humid days of late August, the KU cross-country team workouts are progressing smoothly without injury, said Bob Timmons, KU head track coach.
Harriers Begin Workouts
Timmons said since the fall term has started earlier this year, the cross-country team has two extra weeks of preseason running added to its workout schedule.
The team is now working on their basic mileage before starting intensive training.
Coach Timmons said the team was starting with lighter workouts this season because of the two weeks extension, and because he thinks they started intensive training too early last year.
The squad has a little more than three weeks to prepare for
their first meet of the fall against Iowa State at Ames on September 26.
Commenting on the morale of the team, Timmons said, "The team members have set their goals and the spirit has never been higher."
There have been no time trials this year, but a tentative inter-squad meet is to be held in about two weeks, Timmons said.
KU Thinclads Seek Help
Harvey Greer, KU assistant track coach, said Monday that the Jayhawk track team is in need of hammer throwers.
closer look at the Baby Jays Saturday in Memorial Stadium when they conduct their first scheduled scrimmage.
Greer said an additional five to
The young Jayhawks will open their season Oct. 2 in Lawrence when they will entertain the University of Oklahoma freshmen.
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The following is a list of signees as announced by the KU football office:
(Northeast); Galen Schmitz, 185,
Salina (Sacred Heart); Dan
Shoup, 190, Shawnee Mission
(North).
six throwers are needed for this year's team. Along with Bill Penny, the senior returning hammer star, the additions will complete the team.
BACKS: David Jaynes, 190,
Bonner Springs; Delvin Williams,
190, Houston, Tex.; Allen McCoy,
185, Shawnee Mission (East);
Robin Gifford, 185, Kansas City,
Mo. (Southwest); Denny Lantz,
180, Atlantic, Iowa; Bob Twibell,
185, Kansas City, Mo. (Pembroke Day); Bill Riggins, 195,
Centralia; Vince Leber, 172,
Council Bluffs, Iowa (St. Alberts); Rocky Bron, Kansas City,
Mo. (Ruskin).
LINEMEN: Danny Hester, 220, Terre Haute, Ind. (Wiley); John Barresi, 225, Youngtown, Ohio; Dave Rola, 200, St. Louis (University); Mike Welsh, 200, Wichita (Bishop Carroll); Greg Beggs, 195, Shawnee Mission (Bishop Meige); Tim Johnson, 215, Kansas City (Wyandottie); Mike McDaniel, 205, Kansas City, Mo. (Oak Park); Randy Rice, 215, Kansas City, Mo. (Truman); Bob Dennis, 200, Atchison; John Bryant, 225, Arkansas City; Dennis Cohlmia, 210, Wichita (North); Don Goode, 225, Houston (Washington); Bob Norris, 215, Junction City; Jerome Hodges, 235, Washington, D.C. (McKinley); Bill Skepnke, 220, Olympia Fields, Ill.; John Mason, 220, Madison, N.J.; Tim Gore, 240, Atlanta, Ga. (Harper).
As for qualifications, coach Greer thinks some high school experience is beneficial, but not necessary. Greer said strength is of great importance, and he is
looking for undergraduate men 5'10", 180 lbs. or larger.
"Well over a dozen men have shown an interest." Greer said.
Applicants are to report to Allen Field House on Wednesday, Sept. 2, for practice. Greer said practice sessions will determine who will be asked to stay.
In 1968 Dennis McLain of the Detroit Tigers became the first pitcher in 34 years to win 30 games in the major leagues.
ENDS: Emmett Edwards, 175,
Kansas City (Central); Curt
Hutchens, 180, Wichita (East);
Pat Henderson, 185, Kansas City
LINEBACKERS: Roland Cox,
195, Kansas City, Mo. (Southwest);
Mike Englebrake, 200,
Lee's Summit, Mo.; Dick Doubek,
215, Chicago (Mount Carmel).
SUA MEMBERSHIP MEETING september3 8:00pm Woodruff The purpose of the SUA membership meeting is to explain to students the opportunities for working in SUA during this school year. Each board member will present a short explanation of his area and the committee position available. There will be an opportunity available.
The purpose of the SUA membership meeting is to explain to students the opportunities for working in SUA during this school year. Each board member will present a short explanation of his area and the committee positions available. There will be an opportunity for students to ask each board member specific questions about