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Friday, November 10, 1972
University Daily Kansan
Buffaloes Mercurial
CU Runners. Defense Pose Threats
By DANGEORGE
Nationwide Sports Editors
Kansan Sports Editor
There is little doubt that when Coach Don Fambrough and his University of Kansas Jayhawks venture into the Rockies Saturday to do battle with the Colorado Avalanche, the big concerns will be the Buffs' bruising running game and their rugged defense.
Led by such standouts as tailback Charlie Davis and linebacker Bod Murgan, Colorado has given its opponents more than their share of headaches in these two
These things, however, as Fambrough may tell you, can be prepared for. Another matter is the mercurial personality of the Colorado squad itself.
Once forecasted as a contender for the No. 1 spot in the Big Eight, if not the nation, the Buffaloes have been a disappointing team. The Rams posted a 6-3 record through their first nine games, the Buffs have appeared ragged and inconsistent in the majority of their games. Only against Oklahoma, whom they lost by eight goals, like the power they were predicted to be.
Last week Colorado fell prey to an aroused Nebraska brake, 33 and was helped by the Bucks for a conference tie. As a result, there is some thought that the Bucks, who have had a difficult time getting "up" for lesser op-portunities, may not be prepared for Saturday's content.
Fambrough said the Buffaloes were quite similar to Iowa State—with one exe-
One person who definitely does not agree with this theory, however, in KU's Family.
"They have tremendous personnel," he said. "I don't expect a letdown. I don't see any way they'll be down. They're still trying to get in a bowl. They'll be ready."
Eddie Sheats Leads KU in Blocked Kicks
...has four blocks in last three games ...
"They have even bigger running backs than the Cyclones," he said. "What we're really concerned about is their controlling defense, and what its going to have to play a great game."
The Jayhawk coach admitted that Colorado was primarily a running team, but added that the Jayhawks would have to be prepared for the pass, too.
"That J. V. Cain (Buffalo tight end) is just a tremendous receiver," he said, "and (Kon) Johnson is a good enough quarterback if you concentrate on just their running."
Fambrough, however, was a long way from being pessimistic about his team's success. He'd had a long time to prove himself.
The KU coach said a lot of the 'Hawks' success depended on whether they continued to move the ball well on the ground, by pushing it forward and tailback Jerome Nellons and backlash Vince O'Neil, who are expected to start. Nellons last week gained 123 yards on 38 shots.
The Jauhayk defense, which faces the task of stopping a Colorado squad that has averaged almost 27 points per game this year, will be bolstered by the return of cornerback Denny Lantz. Lantz broke his ankle in KU's first game against Washington State and was expected to sit out the season.
Another plus for the 'Hawks is the continued presence of rowing linebacker Eddie Sheats. Sheats, who has blocked three field goals and a punt in the last three games, is fast gaining a reputation in the Big Eight as a man to be reckoned with. The latest insistence of this wrist seleccion Monday as the conference's defensive player of the week.
reason was the Jayhawks' 13-10 upset of Oklahoma State last week.
Probable Starters
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Kansas
Colorado
Emmet Elliott, wide receive
widely. Jim Schumann, left guard
Jim Schumann, left guard
Roger Berardini, right guard
John Bryant, right backlee
David Jayeson, quarterback
Vince O'Neil, fallback
Vince O'Neil, fallback
Pat Rysyn, light end
kick. Jake Gairman, right heel
kick. Joe Gairman, right heel
kick. And then back, and
end kick. Shawn Stewart,
Steve Twinkle, inback-hook.
Tommy Jackson, inback-hook.
Tommy Jackson, inback-hook.
Gary Adams, safety
hawk. Tommy Adams, safety
hawk. Tommy Adams, safety
hawk.
Offense
J. V. Cahill, tight end
Greg Garr party, tight guard
Chuck Mandril, tight guard
Chuck Mandril, split guard
Shaun Staggery, split guard
Shaun Staggery, split guard
Boj Matthews, hallback
Charles Davis, bullback
Carlos Gonzalez, bullback
Kirk back, left eye
Braver back, left shoulder
Na Uaichrch, left taddle
Billa Drake, limeback
Mackey, right taddle
Mark Comeye, right taddle
Lennie Club, right end
John Seaars, right back
John Seaars, left back
Half halfback
Perkins at Home at Tackle Spot
By BRETT MARSHALL Kansan Sports Writer
After playing six different positions during the past two seasons, Don Perkins has found himself a home this year in the University of Kansas football team.
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Perkins, a 6-1, 243-pound senior, has firmly entrenched himself as the Jayhawks' No. 1 offensive tackle and has been one of the mainstays of the line that has protected quarterback David Jaynes in the 'Hawks' pass-minded attack.
Perkins came to KU after enjoying an outstanding prep career at Topeka Seaman High School. During his senior year at Seaman, Perkins was named to the all-state football team by the major sportswriters of the state.
RECUTTED heavily by opposing Big
eight schools Kansas State and Oklahom-
ian. It was a rare occasion.
As a freshman in spring drills, Perkins was being groomed for offensive guard duties until an injury in the defense forced him to be switched.
Perkins was forced to play both offense
"The people here at KU were really good to me during the recruiting season," Perkins said, "and this helped me make the final decision. I think a person also plays a big role within our own state because he develops a deep sense of pride in the program."
Perkins started all 11 games for the Jayhawks during his rookie campaign, three at left end, two at left tackle and the right end, both led the front line in tackles with 71 steps.
DURING HIS juni year, Perkins was slowed by knee injuries, and this hampered his playing time to a great extent. He returned to school as a junior, middle guard and linebacker.
and defense for two weeks after mumps.
They worked as a backup offensive guard.
"I guess my junior year would have to be my most disappointing part of my college career," Perkins said. "I felt like I could do the job and then the injuries started to pile up on me. After I was sidelined, it was very quick for me to crack the startline line-up."
SINCE THE JAYHawks are a predominantly passing team in 1972, blocking for the run has become the most powerful play on playing on the offensive line, Perkins said.
"If a team depends on a running attack, then pass blocking is the most difficult," Perkins said, "and, likewise, when you're in the middle of the run the run becomes very hard."
Having played both defense and offense, Perkins said offence was easier to play.
"As an offensive lineman I know where the play is playing and what my blocking assignments will be," Perkins said. "On the other hand, a defensive lineman is not sure which direction the play is going and whether it will be a pass or a run. I definitely feel an offensive lineman has a big advantage over the defense."
PERRKINS SAID football had been very rewarding to him.
"I have met some fine people since I I've been associated with football," Perkins said. "I will probably realize how good this school has been to me after I graduate from school."
Perkins has displayed the qualities that most good football players possess—intelligence, discipline, and, most of all, leadership.
The squad's confidence in Perkins' ability as a football player is illustrated by his
selection by the Jayhawk team as one of the two captains for the 1972 season.
"IT IS a dream for every football player to be elected captain of the team," Perkins said. "A person must be himself and only in this manner can a player commend the respect of his field teammates that I have ever received." Perkins said.
"If the opportunity of professional ball arose," Perkins said, "I certainly would not turn it down, but at the present time I will be to remain in here in Lawrence."
The immediate future for Perkins is pretty set. He will be an assistant coach for the KU freshman team next year while he works on his own projects undecided, but he is interested in coaching.
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Both "A" and "B" leagues will be broken down into fraternity and independent divisions. Fraternity "A" volleyball is made up of three divisions, two with six teams and one with four. Fraternity "B" is made up of two divisions, one with six teams and the other with seven.
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The first matches of men's intramural volleyball begin this week with 74 teams in both "A" and "B" leagues up to play. The top two teams will be the member and the playoffs should begin Dec. 4.
The "B" league is larger. Fraternity "B" is made up of four divisions of five teams
Each volleyball team has a minimum of nine members, and no less than six make up the team. The two teams play in the volleyball matches are made up of three games. The team wins two of the three is winner of the match. All intramural games will be played in Robinson Gymnasium.
Volleyball is the last men's intramural sport for the fall semester. As in intramural football, trophies for volleyball will be awarded for division, league, and hill champions.
each. Independent "B" also has four divisions, six teams in each division.
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