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Thursday, November 2, 1972
University Daily Kansan
Blackman Leads Running Parade
OSU Wishbone to Challenge'Hawks
By BRETT MARSHALL
BY BRETT MARSHALL
Kansan Sports Writer
To a team that has seen nothing but passes from the opposition this season, the predominantly running Oklahoma State players may seem to be a pleasant change of pace.
Unfortunately, the main reason that the Cowboys run is an offense described by some persons as the most versatile ever devised—the wishbone. And it promises to be a great asset when they bring in the University of Kansas when they play the 'Pokes Saturday in Stillwater.
The Cowboys currently sport a 4-3 record. They have posted victories over Texas Arlington, 21-3, Colorado, 31-6, Missouri, 17-6, and Baylor, 20-7. Their three defenses have come at the hands of nationally-ranked Arkansas, 24-23, high-scoring Virginia Tech, 34-32 and defending national champion Nebraska, 34-0.
IN THEIR opener against Texas-Arlington, the Cowpokes, using the wishbone for the first time, exploded for 580 yards rushing and 583 yards total offense. Quarterback Blackman led the assault with 172 yards in 12 carries. He was one of the best passers. Foundation Smith, who ran for 121 yards on 11 carries and scored one touchdown.
Their second game saw the 'Pokes facing highly regarded Arkansas in Little Rock. The Cowboys nearly missed an upset as they were dealt a 24-23 setback. Blackman barked in a positive game, carrying the ball 19 times for 140 yards and passing for two touchdowns.
Probably their most impressive and surprising victory of the season came when the Cowboys knocked off previously unattainable goals in the output on the ground and a stout defense,
Lansan Photo by MALCOLM TURNER
Greater Team Effort Goal of KU's Kivisto
Guard Tom Kivisto in the Clear led Jayhawks in steals and assists last year
Y DON'T PANENSTIEL
Kansan Sports Writer
By DON PFANNENSTIEL
Kansas Sports Writer
A prep All-American at Aurora, ill, his baseball play was influenced by his father.
While he was a freshman at the University of Kansas, he had an older brother who was influential in his development.
But now, a variety, a member himself, Tom Kivisto is ready for basketball on
"in high school I more or less had to prove to myself that I was good enough to play, because people are more critical when they know your da is the coach," Kivisto said.
THE FORMER high school standout said he didn't feel any pressure because his name was "Kivito." He only looks for an opportunity and do the best job possible, he said.
Kivisto, a junior and the only bonafide returning starter, said that when he was a freshman his brother, Bob, kept him in the freshman-varsity scrimmages.
"I would get discouraged at times in those scrimmages because of the excellence of the varsity team," he said. "I would begin with a lot of all teams we would face that good."
"This year with such a young team, some of the players will have to give up some individual talent and will have to work as a team. Someone will have to lead these guys in a team effort and I think that will be my job," Kvisto said.
He said that last year was a great change for him because he played the one-guard front. As a freshman he had played under the two-guard system.
Kivisto led the team in assists and steals last season but he had a disappointing shooting percentage of 33.6 and averaged only 8.9 points a game.
"I had the sole responsibility and a lot of teams try to put pressure on one guard. As a result I was worried about things I shouldn't have done before, I didn't play as I thought I would."
TO IMPROVE his performance, Kivisto said that this year he was going to work in areas in which he had not met his own expectations last year.
"On the court I'm going to try to be the most consistent player because consistency and execution will win games for you. Because we are such a young team we won't be consistent at times and I hope this is where I will be helpful."
"I'm especially going to work on my shooting," he emphasized. "Last year, I don't think I cared about shooting since I11 many responsibilities as a playmaker."
Pass-happy Don Strock and Virginia Tech threw a kink into OSU next, though, with a 34-32 thriller that ended the 'Pokes' winning streak at three.
the 'Pokes completely thwarted the Buffalo.
OKLAHOMA STATE chalked up its third victory against the Missouri Tigers with a last-minute 54-yard touchdown pass from Steve Petites to Steve Moore. Steve Petites that won the game. 17-16.
Last season Bud Stallworth was the only man to score consistently in double figures. The 'Hawks offense was centered on him. Kivisto said this year there would be a more diversified attack with no concentration on one aspect.
"If we could have five men averaging in double figures and not so specific an attack as last year, the opposition won't stop or prepare for us so easily," he said.
KIVISTO, WHO is partial to a fast break type of game, said there wouldn't be as many upsets this year because of the use of a 30-second clock.
"A good team will have more of an advantage to exhibit its skills and, also, everyone will have to play the same type of ball which is oriented to time." Kivisto said.
But O-State came back the following week and defeated a strong Baylor team 20-7, capitalizing on its running game and another strong defensive effort.
Early this year, KU's hopes for postseason competition were deadened by an NCAA penalty. Then last week the NCAA penalized Danny Knight. But, because KU played a young team, Kuvisto anticipates that the players will be even more optimistic.
With the addition of big men this year, coach Ted Owens is not sure as to what type of offense he will establish, but Kivisto said that he had a plan which guards were allowed to set the pace.
"The young players look at the penalty as one year and most feel it it wasn't their fault, so their attitude is to make the best of it," he said. Kivisto said that because of the ruling, he thought next year's team would be even tougher.
Last week the "Pokes ran into a brick
last week the "Pokes ran into a brick
Nebraska "blackskins" defends 34-0
The Cowboys stand 4-3 on the season but more important is their 2-1 conference record. They are tied with Iowa State for second place and a victory Saturday would keep their title hopes alive. A loss could eliminate them from contention.
HEADING THE list of Cowboy's out-
standing performers, of course, is Blackmud.
Blackman, a '5'11', 165 pound junior,
leads the wishbone offense that attacks
second in the conference with a game
average of 315.4 yards.
Blackman ranks fourth in the conference in rushing, having carried the ball 114 times for 557 yards and a 4.9 average. His game average is 79.6 yards.
Other breakaway threats for the Cowboys are running backs Smith and George Pearson.
Cowboy Defense Poses Problem Says KU Coach
University of Kansas football coach Don Fambrough said Wednesday that the Oklahoma State defense, which has limited opponents to just 17 points per game this season, would definitely challenge the Jayhawks' running game Saturday in Stillwater.
"They're big and strong and it'll be very hard to run against them, tackle to tackle. he is."
Farnham added that Cowboy middle-aged individuals KU would play all season individuals KU would play all season.
The Jayhawk coach reported no major changes in the KU injury situation. Running back Robert Miller and linebacker Mike Gardner remain doubtful for the contest. If Fambridge said they would be replaced by Jerome Nelms and Randy Robinson.
KUWomen Win 2 in Volleyball
The team is starting its season under the coaching of Marlene Mawson, assistant professor in physical education. Mawson described the team as the most talented group of volleyball players she'd ever seen at KU.
The University of Kansas women's volleyball team began its season Monday by defeating Benedictine College, 15-3 and 15-4 in Robinson gymnasium.
"The goal of the team this year will be to make it to national for the third time in a row."
The team's next game is at 3 p.m.
Tuesday it plays host to Pittsburgh
State College
Mawson also said that this was the first year that the team would have to make it through regionals before qualifying for the NCAA Tournament at Young University in Salt Lake City.
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Middle linebacker Cleveland Vann and halfback Daryl Stewart head the Cowboy
Palmer has gained 464 yards for 345
carries. Smith has rushed 60 times for 375
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Vann, a transplanted offensive fullback
of the 'Pokes after six games with 57
attackers.
But it is Stewart who has grabbed the spotlight for the Oklahoma State defense this season. He has picked off seven enemy passes. That is only one shy of the conference record and just two short of the O-State mark.
These two are the anchors of a defense that has given up an average of 327.6 total yards per game and has yielded only 17 points per contest.
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