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4 The Altus Times-Democrot, Thursdoy, September 5, 1974
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S bavong .tZtain Crutcher back at quarterback frequentiy. with Steve Grogan 198 yards to break the bu KU, which finished in , Jays defensive line, and Ku
completed 50 of 89 pulling the trigger He com- career rushing mark held bv surprise tie for second place in has standout linebackers in
passes for (-2 yards and five pleted 72 passes for 1,050 yards former All-American Dave Uh- league last year, hopes its Steve Towle and Dean Baird
touchdowns last season, but and four touchdowns last year, Hoppmann. offense matures quickly The
had surgery for bone chips in and top targets will be Bud PASSING WHIZ David Jayhawks appear to have few Three regulars are back in
in its defensive line, although Missouri returns its entire hsinotltspring Peterson, who caught 18 last Jaynesisgone,and Kansas has problems, defensively. the defensive secondary _
guard Mlertls’ButeP, ot "the onlystartng.recetverbackabut Depthensbothsotfensivesand veer since coach Don t All-conference Dean Zook, ......well and
Bob Martin return offensive line has some 1 ’ With- catches defensveunes is a problem, trough thinks his material is who made 91 tackles (15 for Eddie Lewis - and there is
some for yards andI four touch- but coach Vince Dickey feels more suited to the veer losses, last season, anchors the plenty of depth, too.
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ferenee Nou that proud Nebraska has few problems averaged 37.9 yards last year,
midland football leagu might in its offensive line, and has a is back, but ace kick returner
, tabbed Godzila and the lot of experience coming back John Mosely is gone
3 ven other Giants. in its defensive line, although Missouri returns its entire
The OU and the Six Dwarfs,
tag was pinned on the league
• then the Big Seven i when the
Snonersmwenumpteensleague , IF NEBRASKAS challenge questionmarks downs, last fall He also that he has more talent beading
tlx S P fallsshy.Missourihas the tools Three of Mizzou’ starting back 16 punts for 172 yards, mm the current season than a
sob pevaneyand money ansruanrunulee ftlSS will miss TheXple Pnde nw glow a
Sooners and** dan anna the Nu-tonzersmustpiayouat cormerback ken Bownings All-conference guard Doug iitUe more this fall since K-
league in the 60s although m . c. . i. । rim. .... , ,, Payton, who moved to tackle State does have the advantage
Kansas. OU and Missouri took Al ofrio.also has a THIS M" be a rebuilding last spring, bolsters Colorado's of playing seven games at
turns giving the Huskers some de ensive uni that.can stop an season for Oklahoma State, offensive line The Buffs also home. But the Wildcats don’t
back-talk infantry brigade. Nine starters which lost such standouts as nave Harvey Goodman back at figure as a title contender.
Now, OU is King of the are ack from a defense that Brent Blackman Reuben Gant, guard, but lack depth up front IOWA STATE has the of.
Midlands again, bringing allowedsonly,12.3 points per Barry 1 rice Cleveland ) ann The Buffs count on the tensive punch, but must patch
eame la. t year and Alvin Brown development of two sophomore up sane defensive leaks this
m---a But Coach Jim Stanley lias tackles, Vic Odegard and Tom tall
gda 18h hopes for quarterback lkovich, as keys to their Mike Strachan returns to fuel
A " " har 6 " eatherble, who will defensive line, and appear solid the Cyclones'veer offense, and
sG ke direct the Lowboys wishbone, at linebacker. with Jeff Geiser he has at least all-conference
V : -V and fulback George Palmer, and Bob Hunt returning, credentials, having gained
* ! Who returns for his third year although Hunt underwent 2,364 yards in his first two
as a starter serious back surgery in the seasons.
.with halfbacks Leonard springDepth is a problem in Strachan has a chance to
« nhompson and Alfred Nelms the secondary. catch Oklahoma great Steve
also back, the Cowboys could KANSAS STATE probably Owens, as the top career rusher
flash the same kind of infantry will go to the airlines m Uh-Big Eight, and needs just
attack they did last year, when
they averaged nearly 300 yards
per game Fountain Smith was
dismissed from the team, but
Robert Turner and newcomers.
" such as freshman Terry Miller,
rn A f m A, should add backfield depth
. .... , ,, • gA-MbARRY Hubbing OSU’s offensive line
when UU was ineligible due to Switzer, Oklahoma ls all-American tackle can-
teprobatonepena tit eBig And Onofrio thinks he has the didate Tom Wolfe, a 6-5, 244.
All-Americans in'73 The list of operative toopen up the offense pounder. Also returning is
ai ai nt mans in /3. I he list of inauarterbackRav smith Who starting center Gary Clouber,
at hievements goes on and on. mHapanmazamin,wno . . . •
was brilliant in Mizzou s 34-17 and uard Ue ne mit, who
BARRY SWITZER’S Sooners thumping of Auburn in the Sun losged a ot of playing time last
come into the new campaign Bowl last year. season
under a full head of steam Smith connected on 7 of 12 Defensively, linebacking
although there is stu a year of passes for 60 yards and tw should be n good hands with
probation left due to the touchdowns, and is a strong -esse Hudson and Brent
Lransonint lnng incident runner. His backup, Steve Robinson returning, but OSU
and OU won? appnar on Pisarkiewicz. has a stronger mustreplace three secondary
national television for the next armthan smith and is expected Spes' e i
two vears to see heavy duty this fall after hilIp Dokes (6-5. 250) and
Switzer. who took over the redshirting. ' James White ' 6-5,255) give the
helm when Chuck Fairbanks However, Missouri must Cowboys some bulk in their
tok off for New England and a replace its starting tight end defensiveline and lawton
pro fOOtball job, somehow and split end, who graduated, pro ’’ Richard Allen, a
worked adversity to Ns ad- Iwo-year lettermen Don Muse converted tackle, has dnce
vantage, and led the Sooners to and Mark Miller are expec ted tostartat end as a sophomore
a Boomer year They went to fill those spots Kieking should not be too
undefeated, witli only an early- When the Tigers return to muchsa pr blem,,with
season He with Southern Cal to neltable taround game, puntek! ent Pah e and Mike
mar a perfect year. m) can Eive tne ball to Ray ... .
Although graduation losses, Bybee, who rushed for 185 EoLOpAN g * n
including All-American yar ds in the Sun Bowl. The 197- .
noseguard I vicious Selmon and pound fullback, though on the C a hin il Ma l n and alot
outstanding tackle Eddie light side, averaged near Iv five qgoung talent 1 he Buffs had
Foster will hurt, the Sooners >ards per carry. BiU Ziegler, a . 1 syeprob lemslas tseason,
still have a well-stocked locker rangy, 203 senior probably will buhnMa V. is ’ xpecte . to
room. be the tailback aE5 nd . sltuauon.
Nine offensive starters are Greg Hill, who won several starters'return hret ° ensive
back, including quarterback games with his talented toe, is Colorado should be able to
Steve Davis and ever- gone along with his holder. tr awitshygtersdpest
dangerous halfback Joe Lherry, but the Tigers Wilhams and Oklahoman liyd,
Washingion. and the Sooners
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bolstered by the likes of
linebacker Rod Shoate and the
other Selmons, Dewey and
LeRoy
if the Sooners can shore up
their defensive secondary a
little, their defense might be
almost up to last year's level
And. despite the recent loss of
iuilback Waymon Clark, due to
disciplinary reasons, there is
enough backfield talent and
offensive line returnees to keep
that wishbone-T clicking on all
cylinders.
What it boils down to, is that
it s going to take a super team
to stop the Sooners, unless they
have an off day But there
may be more than one club with
Uiat kind of credentials
NEBRASKA. FOR instance
I he Buskers have been a
national contender almost
every year since that shocking
afternoon in 1959 when they
became the first league team in
12 seasons to defeat Oklahoma.
But lom Osborne, who
replaced Devaney at the
Huskers' helm a year ago, also
must overhaul Nil’s defensive
unit, since only four starting
Black Shirts are returning.
Offensively, Nebraska has
thrown for a staggering 3.785
yards and 30 touchdowns,
completing 262 of 481 tosses
All-Big Eight split end
Frosty Anderson is gone, but
Ritch Babe, who grabbed 32
passes for 441 yards last season
is back, Dave Shamblin, who
made 15 receptions in '73, will
replace Anderson.
Ritch Babe, who grabbed 32
passes for 441 yards last season
is back. Dave Shamblin, who
made 15 receptions in ‘73, will
replace Anderson.
NU shouldn't have too many
problems moving the ball on
the ground with Tony Davis.
John O'Leary and Jeff Noran I
returning. Davis was the
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Gilmore, Robert K. & Hart, Sandra. The Altus Times-Democrat (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 48, No. 210, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 5, 1974, newspaper, September 5, 1974; Altus, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2121618/m1/4/: accessed May 8, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.