Personnel change bothers KU, Big 8
One of the big problems for the KU football team in spring practice is not to get into shape, but to become acquainted with the new coaching staff and vice versa.
Prior to spring practice, Head Coach Pepper Rodgers said, "We feel certain we have a number of fine players on our squad. How many we have and whether we have enough to compete with the strong teams in the Big Conference is something we must find out."
KU's practice sessions are open to the public and anyone can go see for themselves how tough the practices have been. After the practices, individual players will be kept to work out some rough spots or they will get extra coaching to improve their talents. Or they may be asked to run wind-sprints.
RODGERS SAYS that teams like Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma, who have been so successful in recent years, are going to be strong again this season.
Camera, purse stolen Monday
A Polaroid camera and case valued at $178 was stolen last night from a locked room in Lindey Hall, Jay Anderson, associate professor of geology, told KU police officers.
Marvin Hall professors have reported the thefts of more than $200 worth of supplies.
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A KU WOMAN student told KU police officers her purse containing $1 and identification cards was stolen last night as she was walking on the campus.
The incident occurred near the intersection of Jayhawk Boulevard and Sunflower Road.
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Head Coach Eddie Crowder has had many problems similar to KU's Rodgers in finding who is the best to play. Colorado lost 15 seniors in graduation. He also has been working on improving the Buffaloes' quickness. Biggest problems to overcome will be to build depth in the line, to find defensive ends and defensive backs.
Crowder said, "I expect this to be the toughest conference race in terms of balance. The new staffs at Kansas and Kansas State will add a new look to the league. The big challenge for all will be whether or not one team can rise a step above the others to
Only four defensive starters return—end Jerry Patton, tackle Jim McCord, halfback Marv Mueller and All-American middle guard Wayne Meylan.
"Nebraska has the potential to again be a good team, but we must accomplish a lot this spring if we are to compare to some of the other teams in the Big Eight," said Devaney.
Tomorrow Oklahoma, Iowa State, Kansas State and Oklahoma State will be previewed.
Nebraska's headache is finding a top-flight quarterback. Nebraska coach Bob Devaney said, "For the first time since I came to Nebraska, we do not have a veteran at that position."
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become a true national contender."
Devany said that Frank Patrick, Ernie Signler and Al Fierro can all do the job. Spring practice will be the showdown as to who does it best.
As for the 1967 outlook, Devine feels that it will be a tightly-bunched field from top to bottom.
Missouri lost halfbacks both offensively and defensively graduating Charlie Brown, Earl Denny and Ray Thorpe. Dan Devine, head coach, said, "As for halfback possibilities, Mike Ewing, a fullback last year, will probably return to halfback and with Larry Moore and Greg Cook, we will have limited experience in the backfield. Whoever throws the ball best, will have the prospect of being No. 1 in the quarterback spot. Garnett Phelps is a prime candidate who will merit long and hard looks."
Nebraska returns only three offensive platoon starters, ends Dennis Morrison and Tom Penney, and halfback Ben Gregory.
Daily Kansan
Tuesday, May 2, 1967
Spend this summer with the gang.
We'll have over 140 flights a week to Europe. Take off for London, Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Milan, Shannon, Zurich, Geneva, Lisbon Madrid, Athens. Go across Africa and Asia all the way to Hong Kong. And we have plenty of low-cost fun, sightseeing or study tours, or you can go it on your own.
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