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University Daily Kansan
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Friday, October 16, 1975
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Nebraska poses stern test for KU
By YAEL ABOUHALKAH
Sports Editor
It's been whispered by some students on the University of Kansas campus this week. Others, more bold, have readily stated as "I'll lead all team will beat Nebraska tomorrow."
Maybe. But, more than likely, maybe not.
A sellout crowd of 76,400 is expected for the game.
There are, of course, many reasons for the euphoria KU fans are feeling as the Jayhawks enter the .15 kickoff in Lincoln and they are clowning against the Cornukers' 4-0 mark.
THE MAJOR REASON IS the emergence of Nolan Cromwell at quarterback. Cromwell has Nebraska worried, NU coach Tom Osborne has admitted.
"Kansas has really got it going with Cromwell at quarterback," he said. "The wishbone can give you problems and this is the first time we faced it this year."
Cromwell has rushed for 481 yards the past two games. But that was playing against lowly Oregon State and a Wisconsin defense that leaked like a sieve.
In Nebraska, Cromwell and his supporting cast of running backs and linemen will be facing the second best team against the run in the nation.
KU coach Bud Moore realizes that
"THEY'LL PLAY THE option much tougher all the way around," he said.
"There's no question we'll have to throw the football."
The other big hope for a KU upset rests on the shoulders of the Jayhawk defense. That surprising crew has held opponents to just eight this year, the best of any Eight team.
Here again, however, the Jayhawks have yet to face a team with an offense the Jayhawks are not prepared for.
"They have two outstanding tailbacks," Moore said, "and two very fine quarterbacks, double-threat at the team." They have a very fine running game and a good pass attack."
THAT'S AN UNDERSTATEMENT. The thunk offense is averaging 35 point a game.
Offensively, NU is led by quarterbacks Vince Ferragamo and Terry Luck. Ferragamo has won the starting job from Luck. Both pass well.
The running backs who worry Moore are backlash Tony Davis, Monte Anthony and Dave Greenberg play onto the touch on the ball. He is played by Bobby Tatum, Larry Mushinskie and Curtis Craig.
Of NU's offensive line, led by AM-America center Rik Bonness, Moore said, "They're a lot quicker for their size than anybody else." The Rangers will play but they are the quickest we have played."
Photo by DAVE REGIER
MANNING THE KEY defensive spots for the huskers are Jerry Wied, John Lee, Mike Fultz and Bob Martin. Linebackers are Clete Pillen and Jim Wightman.
KU receiver Waddell Smith flys through the air after being upended by teammates in practice
CROSS COUNTRY HERE—Sill seeking its first win of the year, the University of Kansas cross country team takes to the hills today when it meets Southern Illinois University, at p.m. at the Lawrence Country Club. The five-mile race, which starts at a point just west of Concord Road near the clubhouse, is the only home meet for the Jawahirahs of women's team will run three miles against Ohio State University after the men's race.
SOCCCER CLUB-KU's soccer club will battle Missouri at 2 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks' season record is 3-1.
WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKKEY-KU advanced its field hockey record to 7-1-1 with a 4-0 win over Emporia Kansas State College Wednesday. Marie Faust led the scoring。三 Tandy Carr and Donna Sullivan each team scored four-team invitational tournament this weekend on the fields at 23rd and Iowa streets.
Kansan Predictions
GAME ABOURAKAH QUAKENBUSH ZELLIGMAN FITZGERALD
Kansas at Nebraska 14-24 14-24 7-35 24-34
Bud Moore is going to see red during . . . and after . . . this one. Consensus: NEPRASKA
Oklahoma State at Missouri 21-30 21-27 17-21 21-20
Even John Wayne couldn't help the Cowboys this week. Consensus: MISSOURI.
Oklahoma at Texas 24-21 38-20 45-14 21-7
Longhorn coach Darrell Royal will be glad to return to his country-western music after this one. Consensus: OKLAHOMA.
Iowa State at Kansas State 17-14 10-14 16-17 10-17
The Wildcats will breathe a silo of relief after this one. Consensus: KANSAS STATE.
Colorado at Miami, Fla. 28-14 28-17 31-10 28-20
After two straight losses to Big Eight foes, Miami hopes the third time's a charm. . . It won't be. Consensus: COLORADO.
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