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Tuesday, October 9, 1973
University Daily Kansan
Saathoff Successful As 'Tiny' Tight End
By MARK ZELIGMAN
Kansan Sports Writer
The usual image of a tight end is that of a big, mean brusser. He should resemble a halking lineman rather than a graceful wide receiver.
Ken Sashthoff, Jayhawk tight end, does not fit that picture
The 6-foot-3, 102-pound junior from Marysville is not only small for his position but also has a height of 75 inches.
Those superficial shortcomings, however,
are of little concern to Saathoff.
"I'd just as soon be a little bigger than I am, but it doesn't really bother me," he said. "I'm getting used to the contact and I'm learning my technique a little better."
Last year Saathoff was a wide receiver and was scheduled to play that position again this year, when injuries struck both Jaylawight tight end candidates. Gregg Hosack, Kansas City, M. sooph, who won the regular season title, the Reggie Gilmore, Arkansas City sophomore, was kicked by a horse, which resulted in an arm infection.
Saatoff, who played tight end for two
cames as a footballman, then had a new job.
"They really didn't have anyone else to move over there," he said. "I was playing behind Emmett (Edwards), Kansas City, M. junior, at wide receiver, but they moved me over to tight end to give us more time to reach that position. Which we lacked before."
If he effort Saturday against Tennessee, in which he caught eight passes for 79 yards, is any indication, Saithoff has successfully made the switch.
The sure-handed Saithoff to have on other aspects of his game since he lacks
"I try to work more on moves," he said.
I have to concentrate on form and in giving
motion.
Saatthoff had the bad luck to come to KU at the same time as two other talented receivers, Edwards and Bruce Adams, Westwood junior, which force him into a back-up position. He was backed by Edwards and Adams, though, because he was getting a lot of playing time.
"We throw the ball so much that we have to alternate our receivers quite a bit," he said. "I started in about five games last week, we're getting to play as much as they do."
Nevertheless, Saathoff welcomed the opportunity to be the startling tight end.
"I'm getting used to the position now and "I would just as soon stay there," he said. "I
The pass routes are basically the same, according to Saftoff, but it's a different route.
"It's a little rougher in there at tight end. The tend end basically blocks the defensive ends and linebackers. They're much bigger than the defensive backs that wide receivers block and also are stronger and more aggressive."
Besides being a fine football player,
halfoff is also an accomplished musician,
bassist and guitarist.
He sang the national anthem before games last year and plans to do so Saturday, if the bruised ribs he suffered in the Tennessee game don't prevent it.
"Right now, I don't have enough time for music. I usually have my piano in my room, too."
The Kansas State Wildcats will take up most of Sattahoff's time this week. After the Hawks disappointing loss to Tennessee, he hooks a missed score back Saturday against the Wildcats.
"We could play K-State tomorrow," he said.
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