6
Monday. December 10, 1973
University Daily Kansan
Wolfpack Features Potent Running Attack
Bv KEN LLOYD
When North Carolina State meets Kansas in the Liberty Bowl Dec. 17, the Wolfpack will be making its second postseason appearance in as many seasons.
Last season Coach Lou Holz left William and Mary College to take over a State program that had won only three games in the previous two seasons. In his first year he guided the team to an 8-31 game in the 6-13 traction of West Virginia in the Beaufort Beach.
Nine returning of defensive starters, who set more than 30 records in the 1972 season, raised high hopes at the beginning of this season for bigger and better things. Even his year's team last three games again, Hollins said his second edition is much stronger.
Last year's team was one of the most explosive in the nation and relied equally on the pass and the run. The 1973 Wolfpack has kept the ball on the ground, more, and has averaged more than 33 points and 410 yards in total offense per game this season.
Holtz calls his running backs the best group, collectively, in the entire nation.
Willie Burden, the Atlantic Coast Conference's player of the year, rushed for 1,014 yards this season, becoming the first Wolfpack runner to gain more than 1,000 yards in a season. He averaged nearly 97 yards per game last season," down俊, "national Stan Fritzs, scored 13 times this year, giving him 30 for two seasons, and rushed for 684 yards.
State's offense is run by a pair of quarterbacks who have had about equal playing time. Senior Bruce Shaw, who has broken all of Roman Gabriel's school passing record and was Bucks' backup threw the ball less this year and completed 47 per cent of their passes.
Much of the Wolfpack's offensive success can be credited to the outstanding line,
which includes two all-conference selections, guard Bill Yoest and tackle Rick Drushel, and a definite pro prospect, huge Allen Sitterle. Yeost has made several All-America teams, including the Associated Press team.
State's "no-name" defense, often forgotten by most fans, is led by defensive and Brian Krueger and all-ACC backs Bobby Pilt and Mike Stultz.
The biggest worry in Wolfpack country is whether State's inconsistent secondary can manage a large number of troops.
Although State placed two defensive backs on the All-ACC team and another, Mike Devine, had a league leading seven interceptions, the Wolfpack has not been confronted with a really strong passing attack all season.
State started the season with impressive wins over East Carolina and Virginia. East Carolina, the defending Southern Conference champion, came to Raleigh, N.C., with firm expectations of pulling off an upset.
But the powerful Wolfpack offense
amassed 55 tulls so humiliated and hulmiled the
Greeks 87 at 4 a.m.
Virginia was expected to be the surprise team in the ACC this season, but the 'Pack gave them a quick lesson on who was better than another offensive show and won 43-21.
The next big task was confronting the Nebraska Cornhuskers in "Big Red Country." Behind the running of Fritts, who had led H-10 at the end of the third quarter.
But, behind quarterback David Humm, Nebraska came back in the fourth quarter to score three quick touchdowns, which made the deceiving final score 31-14.
The Pack then traveled to Athens, Ga., to battle the struggle Georgia Bulldogs. The Dogs "wrapped the Wolfpack, 31-21, in what was a point of the season for North Carolina State."
Next on the agenda were big conference games with North Carolina and Maryland.
determining the ACC champion. State and Carolina, long-time biter rivals, slugged it out during the entire game before the Wolfpack escaped with a 28-26 win.
Atlanta Yard Play
Attempts 1054 Plain
Burden 155 1014
Pitts 144 684 4.8
Ratios 114 684 4.8
Hooks 144 235 4.9
Washout 978
Drop into the Lawrence Ice Co. for draft beer, party supplies and crystal clear, taste-free ice.
HAVING A PARTY?
Maryland, sporting its strongest team since 1856, rolled into Raleigh with quarterback problems. But after the third stringer just about gave 'he game to State, injured Al Neville carie in and almost passed the Terc to vcipery. A 36-yard field goal attempt by Maryland missed in the closing seconds to *n* serve a NCS victory.
Attempts Completed 101 Yards Td. Games Td.
Danny Burke 30 49 5 630
Dave Huckey 40 50 5 630
616 Vermont, 843-0350
Caught 14  Yard 15.4  Average 10  TD. 2
Don Burckey  14  499  13  1.6  1
Burckey  15  117  12  1.8  2
Hancock  11  190  23  14.8  3
Hancock  11  195  14  1.2  2
Hancock  11  186  14  1.2  2
Pass Interceptions Number
| | | Touchdowns | PAT% | Field | Gain | Total points |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Pritha | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41-46 | 45 | 38 |
| Swati | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41-46 | 45 | 38 |
| Srinath | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Young | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
had a bowl birth and emerged with a lackster 21-3 win.
State then took a week off before tangling with the surprising Clemson Tigers, who were definite contenders for the ACC crown. But the State defense came up with several big plays to spark the Wolfpack past the Tigers, 29-6.
Number Yards Average
20 184 947 37.6
Poole 19 947 947 37.6
White 20 947 947 37.6
State traveled to South Carolina again the following week to battle the University of South Carolina Game cocks. State's passing game clicked for the first time since the second game of the season as the Gamecocks fell, 56-35. The Wolfpack gained 556 yards in total offense as the bowl scouts looked on.
Lions were 39 point favorites, but someone forgot to tell the visitors.
The Wolfpack next traveled to cold and snowy Pennsylvania to battle Penn State. The Army was on the move.
hit the ground in 132 yards by crushing hapless Wake Forest, 52-13. In the big win, the Wolfpack exploded for more than 630 yards in total inface and 33 first downs. The powerful running game amassed 407 yards.
In the end, the powerful Lions triumphed,
35-29. Strove to drive the Lions 38 yard line
in the final minute, but a dropped pass on
five-yard-line ended all hopes of an
win.
With the impressive showing against Penn State, the Wolfpack was assured of a Liberty孔牙 broth. Against the Duke Blue Devils, State played as if it knew it already
Ken Lloyd is the sports editor of the
Technician, North Carolina State
University.
THE LARGEST SELECTION OF CANDLES IN LAWRENCE!
7 West 14th St.
Open 10:00 to 8:00 Mon.-Sat. and SUNDAY AFTERNOONS
WAXMAN CANDLES
The More Fragrant Fragrance Candle
7 West 14th Street Lawrence Kansas
Use Kansan Classified
If You're planning on FLYING, Let Me advise. Do The Travel For You! (NEVER an extra cost for airline tickets)
make Your Christmas
SUA / Maupintour travel service Reservations Early
PHONE 843-1211 KU Union—The Malls—Hillcrest—900 Mass
TEMP PRICE IN TOWN
Rotel-Pioneer-Panasonic
10 TO 50 %
OFF ON MANY ITEMS
---
Our bag is bags . . .
Not only the kind you wear but those you can carry . Our super collection of Davey bags in rich, supple leathers and denims are the perfect gift to brighten her yuletide . from the
The little shop at the back of the Town Shop 839 Massachusetts—Downtown
PIONEER TEAC
DISCOUNT RECORDS & STEREOS
The Malls Shopping Center
SPECTRUM Billy Cobham
Regular $^{5^{98}}$
$299
---
Ten Top Selling LP's Only '299
Diamond Needles—Reg. '9'5-'10'5—Now '5'5