University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, August 20, 1875
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In Big Eight preview Oklahoma first again
By ALLEN QUAKENBUSH
Associate Soorts Editor
Back in the 1950s, when Oklahoma was winning Big Eight football championships with amazing regularity, the conference was told as "Oklahoma and the Seven Dwarfs."
That name is against becoming appropriate. The Sooners have won the last three conference football titles. All in attendance point to a fourth straight crown in 1975.
Here are the Kansas picks on how the Big Eight race will finish this season.
FIRST: Oklahoma (11-0 in 1974; 37
starting at staircase) 11 starters lost; coach
FIRST: Oklahoma (11-0 in 1974; 37
starting at staircase) 11 starters lost; coach
With Steve Davis and Joe Washington in the backfield, Tinker Owens and Billy Brooks as receivers and the Selmon brothers, Dewey and LeRoy, to anchor the defense, the Sooners appear to be a cinnick pick to grab their fourth straight title.
Offensively, Oklahoma appears to be every bit as strong as it was in 1974 when the Sooners averaged 43 points a game. Quarterback Davin has gained 1,653 pass touchdowns and 209 interceptions over two years. He needs only six more touchdown passes to set an Oklahoma record.
Defensively, the Sooners can't help but miss departed All-America linebacker Rod Shoate, who led the OU defense the past weekend. The Sooners linebacker, Gary Gibbs. However, the Sooners return four of five starters on the defensive line, including the Selmons and all Big-Eight defensive end Jim Ebroel. Both have been young, but it should be more than adequate.
It should all add up to another championship season for the Sooners.
SECOND: Nebraska (4-1 in 174) Sugar
SECOND: Iowa (4-2 in 168) Sugar
3 starters left; catch Tom Henson
The Cornhuskers will miss graduated quarterback David Humm. But Terry Luck came off the bench in last year's Sugar Bowl to lead NU to a tough win over Florida. He could prove to be a competent replacement.
Running backs Tony Davis and Monte
Anthony should give Nebraska a strong
opening.
"The Black Shirts," Nebraska's defensive unit, should have its best line in several years. The top two men from last year were Terry Clayton and Jason Huster; "Huskers also lost their top two linebackers, Tom Rund and Bob Nelson, and two member of their secondary. They have to do this every time."
THIRD: Missouri (7-4 in 1974; 37 return
lettermenet; 13 starters coach; conch AJ
Joe Washington—OU
Two reasons for optimism at Missouri this season are tailback Tony Galbreath and quarterback Steve Piskiewicz. Although they both played in the last two years, they both posted impressive statistics. Galbreath rushed for 870 yards and eight touchdowns, and was named Big Eight "Back of the Week" on successive weeks. They also passed for 828 yards and six touchdowns.
While the Tigers are usually known for
Dewey Selmon—OU
their tough defense, that's the big question mark this season. Four of five starters on the defensive line have graduated, along with both starting linebackers. If Missouri wants to move up in the standings and into the top spot, replacements must be found.
FOURTH: Colorado (5-6 in 1974; 174 in
returning lettermen) 8 starters lost; coach
squad's best scorer
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