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By Bob Hill
Backed with 37 returning lettermen,
12 of whom were starters last year, the
1973 Colorado Butfalos today will seek
their first win over Nebraska since 1967.
The Huskers, winners of nine of the
last ten games played between these
conference rivals, enter their eighth game
with a 5 11 record, while Colorado is 5 2
on the year.
In conference action Nebraska is 111
and the Buffaloes are 2-1 Then lone loss
was a 2A I wtback to Oklahoma
Of fei'siveiy, 'he tint!', n'tum lfi
l net ni..:). --nib! of i!vm 'M? Mj b-ts.
Seiuoi ( i'i-:t-n Will;..;!) M,.!ia'! brads an
O'pt.'l it ! il.i'l ! I'it. 'V.iV" line Cl ll( 'I :'iO
Head Coach Fddie Crowdei said,
"McDonald is definitely All American
mater ial He's had a certain drsadvan'.xje
playing in the same conference as
Oklahoma's (Tom) Brahaney and
Nftaaska's (Doug) Dumler fxit with these
men gone, fie hopefully will teceive the
recognition he deserves."
Colorado's offense will fx; guided by
sophomore quarterback Clyde
Crutchmer. Starting running backs will tx?
seniors Charlie Davis (tailback) and Bo
Matthews (fullback).
Last Saturday Davis fxi.ame the Buff's
all time leading rusher as his G yards
against Missouri profiled him over the
2,728 y;ds amassed by Bobby Anderson
See Buffs, page 6
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Photo fy Mike Theiler
Tom Alward (63) blocks Kansas' Mike Lemon (45) during an extra point attempt
against Kansas
