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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 3, 1973)
page 6 r m.- "Tar MT Continued from page 3 o o from 196769, Davis now has 2,787 yards. He also added his 28th career touchdown against the Tigers, second behind Anderson's 40 on the career list at Colorado. Crutchmer's receivers will be senior J.B. Dean (split end) and J.V. Cain (tight end) Cain leads the receiving corps with 18 receptions for 237 yards and two touchdowns Defensively the Buffs return 21 lettermen, four of them starters in 1972. They lost their entire defensive secondary, plus four starters up front A severe blow to the Buff's defense was the loss of safety Rich Bland for the season with a broken elbow incurred in the Missouri game. Bland was leading the Big Eight with five interceptions for 76 yards at the time of his injury. Sophomore Jerry Martinez will step into the spot from cornerback for the remainder of the season. The Buffs are solid in their kicking game. Colorado returns senior Fred Lima, the 1972 NCAA kick scoring leader who hit a record 15 field goals for Colorado last year which included a Big Eight record 57 yarder against Iowa State. The Husker's are coming off a 17 17 tie with Oklahoma State and hope to regenerate their offense. Offensively, sophomore I Back Tony Davis leads all Husker rushers with 674 yard-; in 172 attempts, an averaoe of 3.9 yards a carry. Junior quarter back Dave Humm is the loading passer, completing 78 of 124 passes for 1,087 yards. He has thrown eight touchdown passes and has been intercepted seven times. Nebraska's leading pass receiver is senior split end Frosty Anderson. He has caught 20 passes for 367 yards and six touchdowns. Anderson is followed by junior Ritch Bahe who has caught 19 passes for 263 yards and one touchdown. The Huskers rank first among Big 8 schools in total defense through their first seven contests, holding opponents to an average of 212.3 yards a game. Nebraska also ranks first among conference teams in passing defense and second in both passing offense and total offense The Huskers lead the series with Colorado (19 111). Last year in Boulder. Nebraska overpowered the Buffaloes 33 10 tx.fore an all time Colorado record crowd of 52,128 fans. with ,-u4t& AWv- i! r rat w yr-v- -? Ralph Powell (41) fights for additional yardage against Kansas two weeks ago. A tasteful blend After a brisk game of football, make yourself at ease with delicious foods, an Oly draft beer or a 85c highball with free snacks (peanuts & popcorn). Relax at the APARTMENT, lower level Cornhusker Motel. . . it's like a second home. radissoii comhiiskif 3 ll We are the exclusive dealer of HANSON boots and HEAD skis in this area. For the best in ski equipment, come to SPORTS CORNER. "There's a lot to know about having fun," Open every night till 9:00 Sat. till 7:00