University Daily Kansan
Thursday, August 29, 1974
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
KANSAN
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SPORTS
Ground-oriented Veer-T to replace passing game
By JIM SHELDON Associate Sports Editor
When the University of Kansas lost to North Carolina State in the Liberty Bowl last year, it loss more than just a football game. It also lost its quarterback and its offense.
With the departure of David Jaynes and with drop back passing ability, FOI has achieved the status of "one of the biggest success stories."
favor of a ground-oriented attack commonly called the Veer-T. It is this change in offenses that has dominated KU football news since the Liberty Bowl.
In a recent interview, Bobby Baldwin, the 'Hawk's new offensive coordinator who was instrumental in the development of the Veer-T when he coached at the University of Houston, said KU could adapt to the new offense.
"I think the players have proved this," he said. "The offense is basically simple and we proved that this spring when we made the complete change. I can't think of a more drastic change than from a passing offense to the Veer."
There is more to KU's offense than just the Veer, however. Baldwin said that KU had five other offenses which could be employed if the Veer was stopped.
"The Veer will be our jab, It's like the boxer who keeps jabbing, but always keeps his knuckle抖 down here." Badwin laid on the ground, left hand then sweeping up with his right.
FOR ALL ITS PUBLICITY, there are probably few people outside of coaches and players who really understand how the Veer functions. The Veer, however, is basically a simple offense that is quite similar to other triple option offenses.
"The basis of the Veer is a three on two blocking situation, which releases two men on the defensive line and releases two rear-receivers on offense." Baldwin said.
Baldwin said that in most option offenses only one defensive player is left unblocked.
KU's objective will be to get the two unblocked defensive men (the end and tackle) to commit themselves and then react to their commitment through its own use of the triple option, the tight end and a wide receiver, according to Baldwin.
The Veer as it would normally be run is shown in the related play diagram. The defensive nose guard (N) and the linebacker (B) on the side the playing is run to should be handled by the three-on-two blocking situation.
The first defensive man to be optioned,
the defensive tackle. If he moves to the
outside, the quarterback will exercise
the triple option and hand off to his fullback.
If the defensive tackle shuts off this option, attention is focused on the actions of the other "optioned" defensive player, the end. If the end is slow in reacting, the quarterback will take his second option and keep the ball himself.
A good defensive end, however, will probably key on the quarterback and force him to utilize his third option—a pitchout to the tailbone (TR)
If the play has developed to this point, according to Baldwin, it should gain yar-
darge because the first wave of defenders have all committed themselves and the end and flanker are still free to block in front of them, out of the Veer is also possible and, according to head coach Don Fumbrough, the provided KU with a well-balanced offer.
"The passive will be play action and roll-out stuff instead of dropback," said Baldwin. "For every running play we have a passing play. But we must establish our defense first, because this will force the defenses into single coverage on our receivers."
IN BRUCE ADAMS and Emmett Edwens, KU has what Fambrough calls two of the finest receivers in the nation. In the Veer, both will be responsible for the defensive corner back either through a block or by running a nausea pattern called a steak
"The Veer kind of matches the times," said Baldwin. "You've heard all the talk about streaking, Well, this (see diagram) has always been our streak, in Ed.
Fambrough likes KU scrimmage
Fambrough divided the team into first and second defensive and offensive squads
An intrasquad scrimmage marked yesterday's University of Kansas football practice; a scrimmage coach Don Fambrough said he was pleased with.
Fambrough said he was especially pleased with the second team offense and defense. The depth of these teams has been a major concern of Fambrough's since 1985.
Bruce Adams, senior flanker, and Don Pile, sophomore backbone, both sat out the scrimmage with minor injuries but participated in the workout that followed.
G. Perry beats Royals 5-1
American League
before Amos Otis doubled in the fourth and scored on a single by John Mayberry.
wards and Adams we've got some streakers.
"I like the roll-out, because you've got an extra option to run. You're not just sitting back there with only one option," McMichael said.
East
| | W | L | Ft. | Pts. | GB |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Boston | 71 | 57 | - | 445 | - |
| Jackson | 65 | 52 | - | 398 | - |
| Cleveland | 64 | 64 | 300 | 7 | - |
| Baltimore | 64 | 64 | 300 | 7 | - |
| Milwaukee | 62 | 69 | 192 | 10 | - |
| Detroit | 61 | 69 | 409 | 11 | - |
| West | 73 | 58 | 131 | - | - |
| Oakland | 66 | 52 | 374 | - | - |
| Kansas City | 68 | 63 | 310 | 9 | - |
| Texas | 68 | 63 | 310 | 9 | - |
| Chicago | 63 | 63 | 300 | 12 | - |
| Minnesota | 63 | 60 | 409 | 12 | - |
| Indiana | 51 | 58 | 214 | 9 | - |
Densiflex, most teams will try to stop Ku's UVs by forcing the play to the outside, according to Baldwin. This will primarily reduce the difficulty of the defensive safety and cornerback.
The man throwing to the streakers will be sophomore quarterback Scott McMichael. McMichael said that he preferred the roll-style of Veer passing to the dropback style.
KU's tight end will be a key blocker in this case, since it will often be his responsibility to move downfield and block in the secondary.
"It's a big adjustment to have to get used o it," said tight end Kenyla Saathoff. "It's a dig switch from last year when I was almost another split end."
IN THE COUNTER-OPTION offense, all the blocking assignments are one-on-one and only the defensive end is optioned. The quarterback also uses a different fake and the fullback goes over his guard instead of between the guard and the tackle.
If the jabs of the Veer-T are stopped by the defense, KU does have five other basic option offenses that it can fall back on. One of these offenses is the counter-option (see diagram).
KANSAS CITY (AP) -Gaylord Perry pitched a 5-8 hitter and Charlie Spikes and Rice Carty drove in two runs apiece last year. He finished a 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
As is shown in the diagram, if the safety is concentrating on the run (where he is blocked by the tight end), KU can utilize a play called the counter-option pass.
Perry, 17-9, was never seriously threatened after Cleveland gave him a run in the first inning and three spikes in the fourth. The Royals walked one and retired 10 straight Royals
Women's tryouts set
Troyns for the women's volleyball and gymnastics teams will begin Monday, Sept. 10.
The tennis tryouts will begin at 3:30 p.m.
each day on the tennis courts west of
Gymnastium. The gymnastics tryouts
will begin at 3:30 p.m. each day in the
south gym of Robinson.
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Returning gymnasts brighten season outlook
Sports Editor
By MARK ZELIGMAN
University of Kansas gymnastics coach Bob Lockwood knows he's going to have a good team this year. The loss of only three seniors and the addition of some outstanding freshmen are reasons enough to make Lockwood optimistic.
The problem that clouds Lockwood's team is is that it was a conference that had three of the top seven gymnastics teams in the country last year, the national champion, Iowa.
"It's possible this could be the best team
that finishes it in the Big Eagle," Lockwood said.
The Jayhawks finished fifth for the third straight year last year, although they improved greatly over previous years. In one meet against Nebraska, they compiled their first victory in the tournament.
Lockwood was Iowa State would again be favored to win the national title. Oklahoma and Nebraska should also be strong, he said, leaving KU and Colorado to battle for
"On paper, the team looks pretty good," Lockwood said. "The bulk of the scoring is returning. The three seniors we lost were really good." There was a lot of points since they were specialists.
The seniors who graduated were Mike
*Hatty* a *maturity* and *andrew*. Baccus was a
*college* *holder*.
long horse hauling. Murphy was a ring specialist and Howard a pomeran horse.
This year's team also has only three seniors—Al Overton, John Whitehead and Richard Greenele—a fact that makes Lockwood even more optimistic about the future.
Overton was KU's only medalist in last year's Big Eight meet. He finished fourth in the all-around competition and eight in long horse vaulting.
"There's going to be a lot of pressure on Al to be consistent and score a lot in all six games."
Whitehead and Greenlee are also all-around performers, although Whitehead excels in the high bar. Greenlee has had knee surgery twice but after strengthening his knee by weight lifting all summer, he should be sound this year.
KU has never had much depth in the past, but the incoming group of freshmen should chase it.
"I think it fair to say this is the best freshman team we've ever had at Kansas," Lockwood said. "We have very good caliber players, and they obviously have a dozen real good freshmen."
around performers. Hynes, who is an Olathe, owns the second high school record, just behind Kerr. Mackey is in the high school record holder in the horizontal bar.
Heading the list of freshmen is Les Kerr from Lawrence, who was recruited by every Big Eight school. Kerr compiled a list of schools in the land-around performer in Kansas high schools.
Vaulting, which was the Jayhawks' strongest event last year, should remain strong this week. Lockwood said there were scores of 9.0 or better.
said, "but I don't think we'll have a weak event."
"The pommel horse still will be the weakest event out of the six events," he
Brian Cooper will be in his second year as assistant coach. The other assist coach last year, Ken Snow, is now the women's team's head coach and the men's team in some events, however.
Gymnasts probably practice longer than athletes in most sports. Practice has already begun for the team members this month, but the first meet can't until early November.
Haye Mynes and Tim Mackey are two
other outstanding freshmen who are all-
THE KU COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND MORTAR BOARD acknowledge WOMEN'S WEEK and the importance of ratification the Equal Rights Amendment
We also encourage all women to attend the free film, "Growing Up Female" at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 4 in Hashinger's Lobbv
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