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Marlin Briscoe and OU Football Teammates
"Shown are members of the OU football team in 1962. In the front are William Shepard (73), Jim Jones (82), and Gerald Allen (44). In the back are Art Reynolds (40), Roger Sayers (24), and Marlin Briscoe (27). OU's 1962 season of 7-1-1, the best since…
Marlin Briscoe Basketball Action Pose
Marlin Briscoe (#34) basketball action pose. 1966.
Marlin Briscoe Basketball Jump Shot
Marlin Briscoe (#34) performing an impressive jump shot against the Hastings College Broncos. Alas, despite superb performances by Briscoe (17 points), Bill Haas (16 points), and John Mackey (21 points), OU lost to Hastings, 85-74. December 12,…
Marlin Briscoe Basketball Uniform Portrait
Marlin Briscoe (#34) basketball uniform portrait. 1966.
Marlin Briscoe Drawing
Original line drawing of Marlin Briscoe, used as the cover illustration for the 1966 Omaha University Football media guide.
Marlin Briscoe Escapes
Marlin Briscoe narrowly evading a tackle. 1965.
Marlin Briscoe Football Action Pose
Marlin Briscoe (#27). Circa 1965-1967.
Marlin Briscoe Football Posed Portrait
Marlin Briscoe (#27). Circa 1965-1967.
Marlin Briscoe Football Uniform Portrait
Marlin Briscoe (#27). Circa 1965-1967.
Marlin Briscoe in a Huddle with the 1967 OU Football Team
Marlin Briscoe (#27) in a huddle with the 1967 team. This was Briscoe's final year with the OU Indians. With a 4-0 conference record and 7-3 season, the team earned the CIC Championship that year, their fourth league title in six years. Ten members…
Marlin Briscoe Receiving An Award
Marlin Briscoe receiving the 1965 Center Bank Player of the Year Award. On the left is coach Al Caniglia.
Marlin Briscoe Scan Using 123D Catch
The UNO Creative Production Lab created a 3D scan of the Marlin Briscoe action figure. This video showcases the process of creating that 3D model, rotating the model so the action figure can be seen from all angles.
Marlin Briscoe: Omaha U. football magician
This is one of the better overviews of Briscoe's career with the OU football team, though not comprehensive, as some of the information had already faded into the mists of time. Source: Johnson, David. "Marlin Briscoe: Omaha U. football magician."…
New Life
In 1998, Nick Schinker wrote a four-page feature article about Marlin Briscoe for the UNO Alum magazine. Briscoe was five when he moved from California to Omaha with his mother and younger sister. He grew up in the projects, and sports offered him a…
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…
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…
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…
OU Student Council, from the 1968 Tomahawk Yearbook
Group photo of the Student Council. Marlin Briscoe is in the back row, fifth from the left. His election as senior class representative was considered remarkable because he was the only "non-affiliated" student (meaning, not a member of any Greek…
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.