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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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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:…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Indians Football . . . CIC Champs, from the 1968 Tomahawk Yearbook
"Indians' Football . . . CIC Champs" two-page spread from the 1968 Tomahawk yearbook (pages 270-271). 1968 was a glorious year for the OU Indians, and Marlin Briscoe was a key part of their triumph. From the season summary, "Briscoe completed 140 of…
The 1968 Tomahawk Salutes . . .
Marlin Briscoe is saluted for "contributions in student affairs," for his service as senior class representative, as well as his football and basketball records. He appears in the second image from the left, top row, in this two-page spread from the…
1966 OU Football Team, from the 1967 Tomahawk Yearbook
Group photos of the University of Omaha football team from the 1967 Tomahawk yearbook (pages 106-107). Marlin Briscoe appears in the upper team photo, front row, third from the right. He also appears in photo of the team captains, standing on the…
It Wasn't Easy, from the 1966 Tomahawk Yearbook
The 1966 Tomahawk yearbook featured this full page photo of Marlin Briscoe cartwheeling over the goal line, with the caption on the facing page describing the challenges the team faced. From the 1966 Tomahawk yearbook (pages 174-175).
1965 OU Football Team, from the 1966 Tomahawk Yearbook
Group photos of the University of Omaha football team from the 1966 Tomahawk yearbook (pages 172-173). Marlin Briscoe appears in the lower left image, back row, second from the left. Briscoe is mentioned in six of the ten game summaries, illustrating…
The 1966 Tomahawk Salutes . . .
Marlin Briscoe is saluted for his "great quarterbacking." He appears in the lower-right image on the two-page spread from the 1966 Tomahawk yearbook (pages 20-21).