8 Tuesday, September 21, 1971 University Daily Kansan Is Kansas Back Yet? Verdict Still Out By JOHN RITTER Kansan Sports Editor The Kansas Jayhawks have show bright colors in their first two games of the young 1971 season—shutouts and tears on their home field in Lawrence. Some people are convinced that the 'Hawks' display in their opener against a tightly packed center guard game played under rainy, slippery conditions against Baylor last Saturday, proves that a promotion slogan "We Will Be Back" came a veer early. Indeed the Kansas attack has been well-balanced and versatile thus far. The offense has sputtered at times, but whatever complaints rise against it are washed away with a look at the defensive statistics. IN TWO GAMES the KU front five, which was riddled up the middle all last season, has held opponents to a meager 85.5 vards a game on the ground. In fact the defense has been so effective against the run that Baylor and Washington State were forced to modify their game plans and go to the air. In the two games, opposing quarterbacks threw 57 passes. But of the 57 passes, only 20 were completed, for a low 35.1 per cent average. That's not bad for a defensive secondary that last year gave up more completions and more yards in passing than any other team in the Big Eight Conference. MUCH OF THE credit for the Jayhawks' good pass defense goes to the defensive linemen, especially end Danny Snyder and Keny Page and tackle Phil Bailer. Against Baylor, KU defenders dropped three quarterbacks for 35 yards in The defense has also shown a knack for coming up with big plays, particularly at crucial times. In the game, four kills, four fouls, intercepted six passes forced, with consistent rushes, opposing quarterbacks to hurry countless throws and stopped an opponent's driving on downs from the three-legged. But the Kansas offense, spear-headed so far by senior quarterback Dan Heck, hasn't let the defense do all the work THE 'HAWKS, WHO have scored 66 points in two games, have ground out an average of 320 yards in total offense. The Hawks also running backs have gained 457 yards. Heck and substitute quarterback David Jaynes, while not having to throw frequently, nevertheless have completed 51.5 per cent of their passes, 17 of 39 for 182 yards and one touchdown, for a 10.6 average. Both quarterbacks, and especially Heck, have shown poise and ability in running the Jahayhawk attack. Against the Chargers, he scored 76 yards in 12 plays after the opening kickoff for KU's first touchdown of the season. Jaynes, who entered both games in the fourth quarter, also scored a scoring drive in each appearance. BUT DOUBTS STILL remain about the overall potential of the Jayhawks this season. Their first two games were against probably the two weakest teams on their schedule. Washington State was labeled by one poll the worst in the country, and newspapers picked Baylor to finish last in the Southwest Conference. KU's remaining non-conference games, with Florida State, a 20-17 winner over Miami of Florida last week, and Minnesota, which fell to Miami with both on the road. Both are rated better teams than the 'Hawks' first two foes. "M TURE FLORIDA state will be our toughest football game so far this season," Coach Don Fambrough said. "Two weeks ago, I talked about Washington State's offense. Last week I talked about Baylor's defense. This week I'll be talking about both Florida State is a good football team. “At this point I'm encouraged. But we know it’s going to get tougher. You can look down the list. Our schedule gets tougher each week.” Farbaugh said he was especially concerned about the Florida State passing attack, which over the last five years had led the nation in passing offense. "Their passing game has always been good," he said Monday after the Jahyhaws' two-hour practice. "This year is no exception. Their receivers are tall and have good size and speed. They also have a fine quarterback. He throws well, has speed and is a good runner." FAMBROUGH SAID THE KU pass rush, effective in the first two games, would be an important deterent to the Semiole passing attack. He called the Monday session good. "considering the condition of the players" after the Baylor game. "Our kids were more beat up and sore after that game," he said, "than at any other time I can remember. They (Bayley) were a hard hitting team. "They had a tough defense. Their lines, both offensively and defensively were big and tough. We suffered more than the usual hard knocks." Besides Eddie Sheats, who suffered an ankle injury (see related story), sophomore running back Delvin Williams, who was KU's leading rusher, was roughed up the most, Fambraunch said. "BOTH OF HIS knees and both of his shoulders are pretty sure. In between, I think he's feeling pretty good," Fambroub loked. Junior linebacker Don Perkins, bothered by a sprained ankle most of the season, is still not at full speed. He will be able to play Saturday, if needed. The Jayhawks will practice under the lights in Haskell Stadium at 8 p.m. Thursday night and again Friday night in Tallahassee. However, Fambrough said he didn't think night games posed any specific problems for the team. Club Owners To Determine Senators' Fate BOSTON (AP)—American League club owners go into a closed huddle Tuesday to discuss the future of Washington Senators and owner Bob Short, who claims he has made his investment since purchasing the team in 1980. President Joe Cronin, who has been the Commissioner Kevin Kuhn and Short to try to find a solution to the Senators' problems, called on President Obama. Short stirred up speculation over the weekend by saying he did not know whether he would be selected to the franchise to the Dallas-Fort Worth area or even whether he was in baseball after the meeting. Kansan Staff Photo by GREG SORBE "I may be the owner when the meeting begins, but probably not when it ends," the controversial club owner said. Roach, Goode Pressure Baylor Quarterback Bears completed only 3 of 17 passing attempts . . . Crowder Confession Not a Shock KANSAS CITY (AP)--Eddie Crowder, the Colorado football fan, confessed Monday the buffs had been handing sophomore quarterbacks Crowder's disclosure didn't come as a shock since some had already reached that conclusion and now the stories over Louisiana State and Wyoming the last two weekends. The Bufs beat LSU 31-21 and three worms beat Oklahoma 34-21. Three teams are Ken Johnson, Joe Duesa and Rich Blond. "I LIKE TO have all three of them ready for Ohio State," said Cowderd during the weekly big phone conference telephone briefing session. Johnson was the quarterback in the LSU game. He could not play against Wyoming because of a wrist injury. Dauener started in the Wyoming test and made three hits and passed 74 yards to Cliff Branchet fourth. Bard spelled Duenas and contributed two touchdowns. Crowder said Duenas, in his substitute role, "played great. Bland is a fine little quarterback Both run the option very well." Crowder hindered Johnson is still his No. 1 quarterback if he becomes available again. It was believed at first Johnson's wrist was broken but the case was said, left the doctor involved. Colorado plays at Ohio State Saturday. Missouri Coach Al Onofrio hinted that Chuck Roper, who guided the Tigers in their 7-6 loss to Air Force last week, probably will start at quarterback Saturday against Southern Methodist at Columbia, Mo. ONFOREO SAID Jack Bastack would be at tailback and that the injured player "is getting back to full speed." "Our offense is developing. As long as we get a little better each week, we're happy. Against Air Force, we had a good 80-yard drive before we stepped ourselves and had to settle for three points. "Late in the game we went from our 20-yard line to within field goal range. These are good factors." Onfrio said he did not think Mike Farmer or Bruce Berry would play against SMU. Ofernio said SMU is another good football team that had a tough time getting its offense out of the hole. Oklahoma because of the rain BOB CONDRON, SMU's sports director, said the team is designed for 50 per ceen passing and was set up for Gary Bennings. Condron asserted the Mustangs have the best defensive secondary in the Southwest Conference. It is built around safety tools. Popelka, cornerback Pat Curry and Sherwon Blount. Famous Coach Don Fam- kansas, preparing the Jayhawks for Florida State, admitted he was surprised by the fact his defense was able to shut out two straight players, Washington State and Bayou. THE COACH Said DELIN Williams sophomore running back, was close to winning a starting job. "We didn't expect too much of season," Fambrough said. "Our young kids are coming along. Things will get tougher each time." Vince Gibson, Kansas State coach, said quarterback Dennis Morrison "played pretty good" and scored his 19-10 triumph over Tulsa. "He was a lot better than against Utah State. I was not pleased with our passing game, however." Gibson praised *sophomore Isaac Jackson* and said "he's going to break out on some 75-yard runs before the season's end." Kansas State plays *then Manhasset* State at Mhattan Kapital. "We don't know much about them," said Gladis "They are a good team." They scored 95 points in two games and can't make a make-up game. "We're getting better. Our offensive line has to keep improving." Steve Roach Named Big Stick of Week By SCOTT SPREIER Jayhawk linebacker Steve Roach was named "Big Stick of the week" Monday, when the second round of weekly team awards were given for the performance against Baylor. Roy earned the award for hitting quarterback Si Southout on a pass from inside fumble. The Bears recovered but lost 10 yards. Two plays later Bayou ordered the ball in the end of the game, which put the Jawwys ahead 15-0. Offensive tackle Tom Gaughan was named "Outstanding Blocking Lineman" for his play Saturday. Gaughan, said that, the team still had improved, the team still did not play near its potential. He said in one sense the game was frustrating, because the Bears were so quick that started. However playing against the Bears was more satisfying than playing against Washington State, because of the tough defense. No outstanding backpacking back was named this week, because according to offensive coordinator Charlie McCullers, none blocked well enough to earn the award. McCullers praised the game, but said he was disappointed in the number of fumbles. Three more Jayhawks were initiated into the "HI-Jackers" Club this week. Halkbacks Lee Hawkins and Rocky Bronn and safety Gary Adams received the award for intercepting Baylor interceptions and Adam's interceptions were turned into KU scoring drives. Sprained Ankle May Sideline Sheats for Florida St. Game By RANDY BECKER Kansan Sports Writer Defensive end Eddie Sheila and Coach Don Fambrodo do not see eye to eye over Sheat's last injury, a sprained ankle suffered Saturday against Don Fambrobo has seen the X-rays. Sheats sprained his ankle in the second half of KU's 22-0 win over the bears. He is now a doubtful player this week's Florida State game. Fambrough said that Sheat's ankle had been X-rayed, but that no broken bones were found. Sheat's ankle was badly sprained sheer. "At this point, it doesn't look One of Three Jayhawks Interceptions An interception by defensive halfback Rocky Bron (10) dives in stoppage quarter of Saturday's KU- CLE. The ball goes to Brandon Perry. yard line. Bron, getting good blocking from Don Geould (on ground), returned the ball six yards to his side. So at one point in the game, Sheats was playing with a sprained hip. He bruised hip bone which he suffered in the Washington State Sheats sustained the injury when he hit one on one of his knees in a quarterback's. The 6-3 210 pound end said he was not sure whether he had been struck. "HIT WAR to tell," he said. "It's so sore and swollen now, but it should be able to practice by itself or on Thursday. It isn't that bad." However Sheat's injuries did not appear to interfere with his aggressive play. In one key play, Baylor's substitute quarterback forcing a wild pitch-pitch-out recovered by Mark Gerkage like there's any way he can play Saturday," Fambrough said. "He can barely walk." Despite Fambrough's pessimistic description, Sheats had different thoughts about the severity of his injury. Despite two injuries in two games the Hutchinson Junior College transfer denied being injury-probe. SHEATS SAID HIS injury did hold him back at times however. "I wasn't going full strength." Sheats, an Atlanta, Ga., junior, admitted he still had not adjusted to Big Eight football. "This didn't happen in Hutchinson," he said. "It's just my style. I'm moving too fast I feel, I'm moving my self down and take me." "The guys at Hutchinson weren't as large." he said. "I wasn't going full strength he said. "I was a little relaxed Sheats, who says he had never played on a weak defensive team finds the KU unit no different "Each game we play together and get better," he said. "The coaches are making us believe in ourselves." FOR SHEATS, BELIEVING in himself means knowing he can drop the quarterback. "I want them to know I am waiting for them,"he said. Fambrough said Shea's status for Saturday's game would be known by Thursday. If Shea's status was not Shannon will start in his place. Shannon, an Independence juice transfer who has seen certain states get the an interception in the Interstate Game state to his credits. Ten Kansas defensive standouts became members of the "Big Play" club. To earn membership, a player must force or recover a fumble, catch an enemy ball carrier behind the set of serigraphy strips to stop a kick return behind the 30 yard line. Golf coach Chuck O'Neal will leave the University of Kansas to accept a guidance counseling and Air Force Base in Tomeke I. Oneta 1. 'O'Neal said Monday his main reason for leaving KU was that the civil service position at UCLA was a greater chance for advancement. Adams, Roach, Edie Shea and Gery Paimer all forced Baylor fumbles. Hawkins and Mark Geragty recovered fumbles. Sheats, Roach, Geary King, Ken Page, Pat Ryan and Joe Shannon earned the award line of录案员 behind the line of录案员 O'Neal Quits As Coach, Counselor O'Neal said he would continue to play and communicate with the new Tebpens who would keep in touch and assist the athletic department whenever he "I hate to leave this job," O'Neal said, "I'm going to miss working with the university." The Kansas learned Monday Nelson Stinson athlete director, place of Skahan assistant freshman the year, as O'Neal's replacement. Defensive coordinator John Cooper said the defense had improved since the opener. O'Neal, 45, played football as an undergraduate at the university for three years. He was a regular defensive end the last two years. He later joined the Air Force, retiring in August 1970 when he accepted his position as coach and academic counselor at KU. 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