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Wednesday, August 24,1977
University Daily Kansan
Few holidays on 'Hawks' opening schedule
Don't be surprised if the University of Kansas doesn't have the glittering record entering conference football play that it's had in the past. The "Hawks face an almost entirely new list of opponents, and a formidable group indeed.
The results of nonconference games should give KU football fans a good idea of how their team will do in Big Eight play later in the year. By the time the 'Hawks face most familiar league rivals, they will have played Texas A&M or Miami UCLA. Washington State, Michigan of Florida, Washington State, having played KU eight times, is the only familiar foe. The Jayhaws lead the series, six victories to two.
THIS WILL BE the fourth time KU has met UCLA, and the Bruins have won all three previous contests. It will be the second time KU has played Texas A & M and Miami; the Jayhawks lead A & M-10 and trail Miami by the same margin.
TEXAS A&M
Kansas plays a Texas A & M team that has one of the strongest offensive backfields in the country. The Aggies' backfield, intact from last season, features quarterback David Walker, (6-0, 185, senior), who runs the Aggle wishbone.
George Woodard, a 265-pound senior fullback, rushed for 1,153 yards last season and scored 17 touchdowns. He averaged 4.8 yards a carry.
Three of five starters return to the offensive line, with a pair of talented sophomores scheduled to start at guard positions.
AT HALFBACK, the Aggies will feature the sophomore tandem of Curtis Dickey (6-2, 20) and David Brothers (5-11, 210), both who play a lot of playing time last year as freshmen.
the Ragie place-kicker, bare-footed Tony Franklin, is one of the country's best. He has kicked two field goals of more than 30 yards and three extra attempt and 17 of 26 field goal. Franklin's long-distance kicking ability can put A & M in the ball game from almost anywhere on the field.
THE AGGIES do have some weaknesses, at least on paper.
The Aggie defense last year held opponents to 2.2 yards a rush and 2.6 yards a rush in the first half.
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Two regulars are back in the secondary, which last year limited opponents' passing to 117.5 yards a game and a completion rate of 36 per cent.
David *Apleby*, who did most of the Aggies' punting last year—the few times they had to punt—returns. As a freshman, he averaged 39.7 vards a kick.
IF TEXAS A & M coach Emory Bellarnd can make the necessary adjustments on defense, the Aggies could be one of the top teams in the country again this year. At the end of last season, Antone Ku's SU 10, game in College Station is A & M's only home game until Oct. 29.
UCLA
On Sept. 17 the Jayhawks face UCLA, a team that lost several high-quality ballplayers from last season's squab but still made a significant return. Heading the pack is inside linebacker Jerry Robinson, (6-3, 2-1), junior). Robinson is the main cog in UCLA's 3-4 alignment, and figures to garner several tackles against him in negotiations before his college career is over.
ALSO BACK on the defensive unit are two interior line starters, two linebackers and two members of the secondary. Cornerback Levi Armstrong (6-2, 18) intercepted four passes by the Bruins and made the fans forget Oscar "Dr. Death" Edwards, the Bruins' beenpaired free safety.
Handling the place kicking and punting duties for UCLA will be Frank Corral (6-1, 235, senior). Corral averaged 44.1 yards a last park year and kicked 9 of 18 field goals, including 45 yarder. He was successful on 45 of 50 extra point attempts.
The Bruins may have some troubles on offense, but running back Theodis Brown (6-3, 20) returns. Last year as a sophomore, Brown rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns and he should be in for even more work this year.
UCLA COACH Terry Donahue worked miracles last year in patching up gaps in his ball club that had been caused by graduation losses. He'll get more experience as the Miracle Worker, Part II, this season.
But this year's miracles will have to be made in the offensive unit. The only way is to sacrifice the only
other offensive starter returning is a wide
receiver...
The toughest job will be to replace Jeff Dankworth, who has graduated. The top two candidates to replace him are junior Steve Bukich (6-1, 215) and sophomore Rick Bashore (6-1, 180). Neither logged much playing time running the Bruins' Veer-T position last year and will have to learn by doing this season.
GONE ALONG with Dankworth is the Bruns' all-time leading career rusher, Wendall Tyler. Slated to replace him is Olympic hurdler James Owens (5-11, 175). Like the quarterback candidates, Owens will be forced to learn as he goes.
With some vacancies to be filled, Donahue may be able to prove again what a good young coach he is. UCLA's biggest problem will be finding replacements in the offensive backfield. Their defense will be strong, and will carry them against weaker clubs.
If the offense can come through, the Bruins could be in for a Pac Eight title.
The 'Jayhawks' third nonconference opponent, Washington State, features one of the top passing quarterbacks in the nation, and he will be at no loss for receivers this
WASHINGTON STATE
JACK THOMPSON (6-3, 11-5, senior) began the 1976 season as the third-string quarterback for the Cougars, but came off the bench against Minnesota to connect on 18 of 28 passes for 260 yards. He's been the starter ever since.
Thompson finished the season with 208 completions out of 355 attempts for 2,762 yards and 28 touchdowns. He broke five records that had been set by Stanford's Jim Plunkett.
throws has been split end Mike Levsneris (6-1, 180, senior). Levsneris is the top returning pass receiver in the nation; he made his second year for a 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns.
Catching the majority of Thompson's
J. Watson's
TALK OF KU's tough football schedule will get no pity from Miami University, who in the past few seasons has had nothing but challenging schedules. Last season Miami's record was 3-8, but it faced seven teams who made it to bowl games. As an independent, Miami's schedule does not look much easier this year.
MIAMI UNIV.
The Hurricanes open their season at Ohio State, and face Kansas, Penn State, Alabama and Notre Dame. But the Hurricanes hope that new coach Lou
THE COUGARS also return three other players who each caught more than 40 yards.
PRESENTS
The Cougars posted a 3-8 record last year—their fate was sealed by a young defense and a mediocre rushing game. Washington State's leading rusher was Holliday, who led the team with picks up 422 yards on 128 carries. The team averaged 2.1 vras rush.
washington State returns to its offensive line three starters who proved last year that they could do a good job of pass blocking. They must improve their blocking on rushing attempts, however, if they are to improve on last season's performance.
THE DEFENSE should be better this year, but the question is how much better. Although 10 starters return, the depth of both the defensive line and the linebacker position is unknown. The defense must improve on the 4.7 yards a rush it allowed its opponents last year if the offense is going to be able to make up the difference.
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Saban's guidance can offset another tough schedule and enable the Cames to have a
Saban was the head coach of the Miami Bills in the pros last season, where he coached O. J. Simpson. This season, Saban led the Bills (16), 49 (18), 195 (Junior). Last season Anderson ran for 918 yards and caught 10 passes for another 121 yards. He was the man most responsible for the Hurricanes' averaging 37.2 points per game in formidable attack in Miami football history.
ANDERSON WILL HAVE stiff competition from sophomore Taylor Timmons (5-10, 200) who lettered last year as a freshman and who is waiting in the wings.
Baker's backup is senior George Mason
and 23 vards last he hit for 25 of 53 passes
and 29 vards lost he hit for 26 of 47.
The fullback position also looks strong for the Hurricanes with juniors Wouyne Bennett (62, 216) and Kenny Johnson (43, 215) and Jennings outers of Miami's new pre-set formation.
Miami is strong at quarterback as well. J. Baker (16-7, 170) completed 64 of 131 passes for 907 yards and 6 TDs a last year. He added for 433 yards and three more touchdowns.
BLT THERE is a weakness on offense.
The Hurricane graduated their top three pass receivers and several unproven cannon firemen.
Miami quarterbacks should have time to pass this season with the help of their outstanding returning tackles Bob O'Gara (6-3, 25, senior) and Larry Brown (6-4, 25, senior). The 'Canes starting center also played in the second-season ballplayers return as guard.
Saban will install a 3-4 alignment and the front line is anchored by All-America hopel Datt Limmer (6-3, 24, senior), center guard, middle guard and had 30 tackles a year ago.
THE HURRICANES return three of four starting linebackers, but their secondary is unknown. They return three startling members of the secondary, which allowed opponents to compete with them. The secondary's performance may be a key to Miami's success.
Miami promises to have a potent running attack, and can have a great offense. The linemen are there and the backs are good. - Defensively, the secondary must improve in defense. The consensus of many is that Miami under Saban is capable of winning six games this season, which for Miami would be an improvement over recent years.
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