Friday, November 17. 1972
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'Hawks Look Forward to OU Test
By DANG GEORGE
By DAN GEORGE
Kansan Sports Editor
University Daily Kansan
But—no joke the University of Kansas
Javhuwks do.
It is hard to believe that any team aca-
lises looks forward to playing the
Oklahoma State.
"Any competitive team looks forward to playing a team like Oklahoma," KU coach Dam Bambourg said after practice Wednesday, offering forward to the game as a challenge.
The Sooners, however, may well prove to be more than a challenge to the Jayhawks when they invade Memorial Stadium at night afternoon for a 1:30 contest with KU.
Combining a greatly improved defense with an already explosive offense, Oklahoma this season has taken up where it left off last year when it capped an 11-1
season with a 40-22 win over Auburn in the
Sugar Bowl.
THE SOONERS have jumped off to a 7-1 record this season, including a 3-1 mark in the Big Eight. Their only loss has been to Colorado, 20-14.
Oklahoma, although it has reportedly already lined up a repeat appearance in the Sugar Bowl with Penn State, still has the conference championship on its mind. The Sooners are a half-game behind Nebraska in the Big Eight and it is probable that their game with Huskies Thanksgiving Day in Lincoln will determine the title.
Because of this, there is some speculation that the Sooners may be looking past the Jayhawks to the Nebraska game. There is also some speculation that it won't matter KU has to handle KU easily on just form alone. Fambrough, however, disagrees.
There is no doubt, however, that the Jayhawks will have their hands more than full in trying to stop the powerful Sooner defense from scoring a total offense, with 490.1 yards per game.
"THERE'S PROBABLY no one outside of
our football team and the coaches who thinks we have a chance against Oklahoma," he said. "But we do. We figure if we can move the ball and stop their running game and just hang on and wait for the score, we don't mistakes, then we have a good chance."
Oklahoma will be the second team using the wishbone the Jayhawks have seen in three weeks. The first was the Sooners' State, whom KU defeated, 13-10, Nov. 4.
"THE BIG THING is that Oklahoma has more speed in the backfield," he said. "They're a lot more dangerous outside. I still feel that the first thing, though, in stopping the wishbone is to stop that Leon Crosswhite is a tremendous runner."
Fambrough said that there was little difference in what the two Oklahoma teams did during the game.
Fambrough said that the Sooners differed tightly from last year's squad because they were playing in a league that doesn't make sense.
"They're a little different in that Dave Robertson throws a little more than Mildren. But they're still primarily a running team."
Kansan Photo by PRIS BRANDSTED
That, at best, was an understatement. The Somers top the nation in rushing offensives in 2015.
Defensively, Fambrough said, OU is "at least 50 per cent better than a year ago."
"IT'S MOSTLY their experience," he said. "They still have most of the same
players. They had a good defense a year ago, but this year I'd rank them right up.
The statistics rank them right up there with Nebraska, too. The Sooners and the "Huskers are 1-2 in all four major Big Eight defensive categories. Oklahoma leads in scoring and rushing defense, Nebraska in passing total defense.
A MAJOR PROBLEM confronting the Jayhawks is one that has plagued them all year.
The biggest loss is it at wide receiver where Bruce Adams is a doubtful starter. Adams, KU's leading receiver with 684 yards this season, twisted his knee against Colorado and is expected to be replaced by Marvin Foster.
Despite the Sooners' awesome appearance, Fambrough said, the Jahwyns had had a good week of practice and were getting prepared for Oklahoma.
"That's the way this football team has reacted all year," he said.
Others whose conditions are tentative are defensive tackle Don Goode and defensive end Jeff Turner. Both worked out for the team to win, and probably will see only limited action.
Another absentee will be offensive guard Jim Schumm, who suffered torn ligaments in his knee against the Buffaloes. Schumm was operated on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season. Gordon Stockemer will fill in for him.
Rookie Stallworth Learns by Observing
... Former basketball star at KU ...
Those most likely to see action are defensive tackle Charlie Masters and defense end Craig Hudson, who had a win over his opponent, and running back Robert McCaskill.
Probable Starters
★ ★ ★
Offense
Offense
Pip Ryan, tight end
Ryan Smith, tight end
Gary Palmer, fight tie
Gary Palmer, fight tie
Eddie Sheats, hawk
Brian DeGroff, guardier
Gary Baker, maker
Rochelle Root, back lhack
Gary Adams, left hack
Gary Adams, left hack
Kansas
Oklahoma
Emmett Edmonds, wide receiver
Gordon Stockenmer, left guard
Gordon Stockenmer, right guard
Roger Berhardt, right guard
John Scholl, left guard
David Japoski, quarterback
Vice Neele, nullback
Vice O'Neil, fullback
Albert Chandler, tight forearm
Albert Chandler, tight forearm
John Roach, left guard
Tom Branham, center
Tom Branham, center
John Carroll, lake
John Carroll, lake
John Carroll, quarterback
Wyler Wylie, right back
Greg Profit, right back
Greg Profit, right back
Pete Hallman, left end
Jon Larson, center
Luke Selman, nosse guard
Rhaydon Hamilton, right teacher
Nathan Jinovich, middle school
Mia Junet, struggling basketball player
Luke Leach, left cornerback
Lucie Rouch, left cornerback
Randy Hughes, safety
Randy Hughes, safety
By PAUL STEVENS Kansan Sports Writer
SuperSonics' Stallworth Undergoing Learning Process as Professional
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Bud Stallow returned to Municipal Auditorium here Wednesday night for the first time in almost a year, but it was far from a happy homecoming for the former University of Kansas All-American.
STALLWORTH'S BEST opportunities for improving his defense come in Seattle and Houston.
A year ago, the "rock chalk" cheers or an appreciative KU audience sturllied Stallard to soaring heights on the field and to a whirlwind of game and averaging 25 points for the season, Stallard, a slender 6-5 forward, was one of the nation's top performers. He last displayed his shooting abilities in a Big Eight tournament in December 1971.
Sallworth, now a professional basketball player, returned as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, who played the Kansas City Omaha Kings and lost, 106-97. However, he afforded Sallworth little opportunity to play in the NBA. The City-Lawrence following in attendance.
Stalworth is undergoing a learning process in a world where remarkable past events are being remembered.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, he was on the court for three minutes—in the game long before he took control of the four. He convert a pair of free throw doubles. He occupied a gray metal chair for 45 minutes of the game, his long arms slung over chairs on the bench, the Seattle bench, a solemn look on his face.
Americans are commonplace. Playing an average of 14 minutes a game, he is not alone in this regard. He is coming his weaknesses by observation from the bench and the small, steady diet of game experience. This learning process, as rewarded in the view of "home" fans.
A deficiency in defensive skills has prevented Stallworth from playing more often, according to Seattle head coach Tom Nissake.
"BID IS not a good defensive player," said Nissalek. "He lets his opponent behind him and he's not used to playing against different guys in the league. But he has a tremendous attitude and he's learning what a good defensive player has to do.
"I have to look at not playing much from the stand-point that you have to learn," Stallworth said. "Defense hasn't been one of my strong points. It's not so much in technique, but more in defense involved. Instead of two good players there to guard, there are five."
"Bud is really a hard-working young man. I think the Kansas basketball program is a very good one. He's a guy who knows what it is to work."
Following the game, Stallworth smiled at the good-natured jests regarding his playing time from KU friends. He handled questions from the press with a thin smile.
The former Jayhawk's offensive abilities are unquestionable in the eyes of his coach, who calls him "a good shooter with great speed." Stillwell too, is confident in this area of his game.
Nissake said he hoped to add about 20 pounds to Stallworth's present 200-pound diet.
Spencer Haywood, the SuperSonics' leading scorer.
Although Stallworth ranks low in scoring with a 4.6 average per game and playing time, Nissai contends he is definitely one who can secure a fire-ruooled cookies who can play right away.
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