SKAHAN BREAKS TOE
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Douglas takes top spot
When quarterback Bob Douglas discovered Monday morning he would be starting in place of the injured Bob Skahan, who fractured his foot Saturday, he didn't break into a cold sweat or become nervous.
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Instead, the 6-3, 202-pound El Dorado sophomore "felt different," apparently not fully aware of the responsibility that will be facing him Saturday against Arizona in Tuscon.
"RIGHT NOW, there is some mental stress," he admitted.
"The game will probably be running through my mind all week. I hope it doesn't bother my sleep."
Even Coach Jack Mitchell is hoping that Douglass can sleep with ease. "I hope the loss of Skahan doesn't affect the team morale," Mitchell said. "Physically, Douglass is a good football player."
However, shortly after running through yesterday's no contact practice session, he began showing signs of mental stress.
Douglass, who has alternated at quarterback with Skahan in practice, is well acquainted with the KU play system.
"It shouldn't present any problem as I'm well acquainted with the varsity system," answered Douglass.
THE JAYHAWKS' problems started late in the fourth quarter of KU's opening day 23-7 defeat to Texas Tech. After running
around right end, Skahan was tackled and his foot bent under him. Noticing his 5-10, 180-pound limping senior, Mitchell removed him from the game.
Due to pain in the foot, trainer Dean Nesmith put Skahan on crutches Sunday. X-rays were then taken Monday morning at Watkins Hospital, and the medical report showed the Columbus senior suffered a fracture of the medial sesamoid bone (small bone) of the great toe on the left foot.
Late yesterday afternoon, Skahan was sent to the KU Medical Center at Kansas City, Kan., to undergo further examination. Although he will not have to wear a cast, Skahan will probably be out of action for at least two weeks.
BESIDES SCORING KU's only touchdown on an 18-yard keeper with 13:43 remaining in the fourth quarter, Skahan's 230-yard total offense was the fifth best total in Jayhawk history. Only Gale Sayers (283 vs. Oklahoma State in 1962), Ray Evans (266 and 236), and Wade Stinson (239) have gained more.
Two other Jayhawks will not play against Arizona, also. Starting offensive tackle, Harold Montgomery pulled a hamstring muscle in his left thigh during the first half against Texas Tech. His replacement will be Roger Rawlings, a 6-2, 235-pound junior tackle from Marshall, Mo.
Out indefinitely with an injury to his left knee is kickoff man David Aikins, who was blocked going downfield after kicking off in the fourth quarter. Junior David Bouda, who kicked last year, will start.
MITCHELL ALSO announced that John Jackson and Tommy Ball have earned starting positions in place of halfback Junior Riggins and safety Drue Jennings, respectively.
Two year letterman Bill Wohlford has been switched from offensive center to defensive middle guard. Bob Kreutzer will be at center.
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"We just weren't able to make the big play offensively or defensively." Mitchel admitted. "It's in critical situations where your experience shows."
That going forward will be especially difficult, however, until the KU offense generates more of a sustained attack. For example, quarterback Bob Skahan marched KU inside the Texas Tech 25-yard line four times. But each drive eventually stalled, including twice within the 6.
EVEN KING was deeply impressed with Mitchell's team. King said, "Jack's team impressed us more this year than last year. This team (KU) will be a real good one in about three or four games if they keep coming forward."
Tech coach predicts late start for KU
In fact, Mitchell should have good reason to feel better. In 1965, Tech defeated KU 26-7 in an abbreviated game stopped in the fourth quarter due to heavy rains and tornado warnings.
Quite convincingly, the Red Raiders from Lubbock, had been outrushed and outpassed by an inexperienced KU team. But, most important, not outscored. Final score: Texas Tech 23, Kansas 7.
Several minutes after Texas Tech football Coach J. T. King delivered post-game remarks to his victorious football team Saturday in the west stadium dressing room, he slowly stepped forward and paused-with an I-am-not- convinced expression.
MORE CONVINCED of the outcome, though, and in the east locker room in Memorial Stadium, Kansas Coach Jack Mitchell sensed reality.
Without hesitating, a relaxed Mitchell said, "I feel 10,000 times better after the first game this season than after the first game last season."
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