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OU Has Size, Speed, Weight--Outlook is Bright
The very first mention of Marlin Briscoe in the Municipal University of Omaha's Gateway student newspaper was already filled with glowing praise for the promising freshman: "Shrine Bowl standout Marlin Briscoe from Omaha South has been impressive in…
From the Bushes
By his sophomore season, Marlin Briscoe was already being touted as the team's key to victory. "A lot of the fortunes of the 1964 team may depend on the flying feet of soph quarterback Marlin Briscoe. Briscoe amazes you with his speed and…
Three Indians Named to Team
Marlin Briscoe was one of three OU students named to the CIC All-Stars team for 1964. At that time, quarterback Briscoe was the CIC total offense leader with 939 passing yards and 370 rushing yards (1309 yards total). He is depicted as the lower left…
OU Sixth At Hastings . . . Late Outburst Downs Emporia; Fort Hays Hosts OU Saturday
Even when playing basketball for OU, Marlin Briscoe was known for football. The photo shows OU and Emporia State students playing "football" with the basketball. However, Briscoe was genuinely skilled at basketball as well as football, and the…
Player Profiles
A concise overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each of OU's 1965 quarterbacks, including Marlin Briscoe. Source: "Player Profiles." Gateway. April 2, 1965. Page 4.
Briscoe Deals Aces: Mid-Game Change Lifts Indians to 21-6 Victory
Marlin Briscoe features prominently in this detailed account of what must have been an exciting game to watch, as OU took a beating in the first half, then turned it into a spectacular triumph in the second half. Briscoe is credited with taking…
Briscoe Baffles Braves: 8,256 See Indians Take 14-12 Squeeze
Playing to a record-sized crowd at Rosenblatt Stadium, OU defeated Bradley University. Marlin Briscoe merited three mentions in the account of the game, and he is pictured in the upper left image (#27). Source: Moran, Mike. "Briscoe Baffles Braves:…
Center Bank Player of the Week
Marlin Briscoe was selected Center Bank Player of the Week three times in a row, and went on to win Player of the Year for 1965. Source: [Untitled.] Gateway. November 19, 1965. Page 4.
Quarterback Glimpses
A concise overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each of OU's 1966 quarterbacks, including Marlin Briscoe, who is credited with setting three school records the previous year. Source: "Quarterback Glimpses." Gateway. April 22, 1966. Page 6.
Hiram Scott Upsets OU 13-7; Briscoe Sidelined
OU's hopes for a great 1966 football season were dashed when Marlin Briscoe sustained an injury that took him off the field. "Out for the remainder of the season with a fractured vertabra of the neck, Briscoe's absence may spell one of the first…
The OU QB -- Briscoe May Play Again in 1967
What should have been the crowning year of Marlin Briscoe's career with OU football evaporated when a neck injury put him off the field for the entire season. Briscoe was deeply frustrated by this, saying, "I feel completely helpless . . . Just…
Greek Grind
Unable to play football in 1966 due to his neck injury, Marlin Briscoe found other ways to stay active on campus. One of the things he did during this period was coach a group of sorority girls to play football. Alas, no photographs exist of this…
At Ring Side
Before the 1967 football season even began, the mere knowledge that Marlin Briscoe would play again sparked a tide of optimism for OU's prospects. Briscoe's outline of his strategy, focusing on the strengths and abilities of key players, highlights…
Reds Win Spring Squad Clash 31-19
At the intrasquad spring game, Marlin Briscoe led the Reds to victory. In the right image, Briscoe (#27) is seen "finally" getting tackled. Source: Parker, Dan. "Reds Win Spring Squad Clash 31-19." Gateway. May 12, 1967. Page 4.
At Ring Side
The Magician was well on his way to becoming legend, "the arcangel of the team," a man "you have to study, like music, to appreciate his finesse and mastery while performing on the gridiron." While his considerable physical skills were acknowledged,…
OU Hero Briscoe Leaves Behind Passable Career
It's hard to determine whether the headline was intended as a pun, a massive understatement, or both, but Marlin Briscoe's "passable career" in OU football came to an end with the 1967 season. He held 21 records at OU. Briscoe finished strong with…
Briscoe Wins NAIA Berth
After the conclusion of the 1967 OU football season, Marlin Briscoe was selected for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-America Football Team. "Briscoe s brilliant four-year career at OU resulted in his breaking of 22 school…
Pro's Draft Briscoe and Haas
Marlin Briscoe and teammate Bill Haas both landing pro contracts was big news for OU. Briscoe was drafted by the AFL for the Denver Broncos, and he received numerous awards, such as the Omaha World-Herald Athlete of the Year and the Omaha…
Marlin 'The Magician' Briscoe is Happy Pro
Five years after Marlin Briscoe moved on from OU, the Gateway did a feature on his early pro career. After a frustrating year with the Denver Broncos, Briscoe signed with the Buffalo Bills, where he played as a wide receiver, though he would have…
Briscoe Not Happy?
Just one week after the Gateway's article "Marlin 'The Magician' Briscoe is Happy Pro," the followup article "Briscoe Not Happy?" hit. Briscoe's bright future dimmed after a falling out with Coach Don Shula of the Miami Dolphins, leaving Briscoe…