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University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1960
By John Macdonald
The coaching staff of the five victorious Big Eight football teams breathed in relief following Saturday's opening game for reasons other than victory.
For all five it was the first rugged test for men who were moved into the quarterback spot from either other backfield positions or as sophomores.
The leading newcomer was Dave Hoppman, Iowa State sophomore, who emerged as the league's leading ground gainer, fourth in passing gains and second in scoring while guiding the Cyclones to a 46-0 win over Drake.
The Jayhawker's touted backfield flash, John Hadl, a junior sparked the Kansas offense which blasted Texas Christian 21-7. Hadl, a converted halfback, crossed the goal line twice to share top scoring honors with Iowa State's sophomore wing back, Mickey Fitzgerald. Both tallied 12 points.
Hadl also emerged second in the punting department with 389 yards on nine kicks for an average of 43.2 yards.
Missouri's coach Dan Devine, too, seems to have solved the problem of a quarterback.
Ronald Taylor, a chunky signal-caller, stepped into the quarterback position Saturday and guided Missouri's shut out of Southern Methodist, 20-0. He completed four out of five pass attempts for 38 yards to take the lead in the league's aerial department.
Quarterback Pat Fischer stole the whole show as Nebraska laughed at odds and whipped Texas 14-13. Fischer scored both Cornhusker touchdowns and passed to Bill Thornton in the end zone for the vital two points after their second score.
Still to be tested at the quarterback slot is Oklahoma's Jimmy Carpenter. The Sooners battle Northwestern Saturday at Norman in their opening game. Carpenter was a respected backfield threat for Oklahoma before suffering an injury which knocked him out of play last season.
On the whole the opening football weekend was highly successful for the Big Eight conference schools. The only setback came when Oklahoma State lost to a mighty Arkansas squad 9-0.
This week football fans can look for even more explosive action as Kansas meets Kansas State and Oklahoma State tests Missouri in conference affairs. Non-conference games pit Iowa State against Detroit, Northwestern against defending Big Eight champion Oklahoma, Minnesota against Nebraska and Colorado against Baylor.
Weaver Says Spirit Sparks Wildcat Hopes This Season
By Bill Sheldon
An inspired Kansas State Wildcat football team, sporting a convincing 20-6 victory over South Dakota State last Saturday, will depend on enthusiasm and zeal when they host the high-flying Kansas Javhawkers Saturday at Manhattan.
Rookie head coach Doug Weaver has 18 returning lettermen. Using a winged-T offense, and developing many players to play two positions, Weaver is depending on eager high-
Injuries Stall Hawk Pair
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The young season is barely off the ground and several Big Eight football players already are on the injury list and may miss this Saturday's games.
Two Kansas State players missed football practice yesterday because of injuries suffered in the Wilddeats' opening win over South Dakota State Saturday.
Last Saturday's opening encounters proved costly for Kansas and Kansas State.
At Kansas, end Sam Simpson and center Kent Staab turned up with injuries which may keep them out of the conference opener Saturday against Kansas State.
Bill Gallagher, senior fullback, is counted out of the upcoming battle with fierce rival Kansas. He has a shoulder injury, and Darrell Elder, sophomore end, is listed doubtful. Both were starters last week.
Simpson was nursing a swollen thigh and Staab had a sprained ankle.
Coach Jack Mitchell put Joe Sprekelmeyer, unlettered junior, into Simpson's starting right end spot yesterday as the Jayhawkers worked harder than usual for a Monday session.
spirited play from his inexperienced squad. Because of lack of depth and size in the line, Weaver has had to make several switches to strengthen the 'Cats, especially at guard and tackle.
Leading the somewhat weak guard corps is sophomore, Conrad Hardwick and junior, Marlan Ray, both 180 pounders. The top two tackles are 225-pound Tom Brettschneider and 220-pound Dick Corrigan, returning lettermen. Also in line for responsible duty are Ray Kovar and Dave Nolltib, Nolltib, at 210, was an all-conference choice in 1958, but was out last season with injuries.
Center appears to be the strongest spot on the Wildcat front wall. Al Kounesi, 188 pound junior, is the first team pivot and also is being counted upon for defensive linebacking duty. Backing up Kounesi are sophomore Tom Dowell and former fullback Don Goodpasture who was switched from fullback.
"One of our weakest spots." This is how Weaver describes his ends. He boasts of only three returning "K" winners for the end spots. Two first year men, Darrell Elder and Willis Crenshaw have been moved into the starting positions. Both are able ends, but lack experience.
Considered the most outstanding all-around player on the K-State team is 190-pound senior Bill Gallagher. It was a tremendous performance by this rugged fullback that made the big difference in last Saturday's victory. Behind Gallagher are sophomores Don Ellis and John Finfrock.
Halfbacks Have Experience
Halfback is probably the best manned position, and because of this several former backs are now playing in the line. Two-hundred pound Dale Evans, the Wildcat's leading offensive backfield threat for two years is back to worry the Jayhawks. Other lettermen, Billy Rich and Jack Richardson, played big roles against South Dakota State. Dave Laurie, 170 pounds, is the top sophomore backfield man.
Three lettermets give Weaver's Wildcats a solid group of quarterbacks. Top signal caller last week was junior Ron Blaylock. John Solmos, last season's starter who was fourth in Big Eight passing and Gary Kershner should add strength in the backfield.
On the whole Kansas State has only fair speed and experience. Their 14-point victory margin over South Dakota State was for many a disappointment. However, no real evaluation of the Wildcats can be made until they confront worthy opposition. The Jayhawkers will provide them with their first real test of defense — Weaver's best weapon.
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