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INDIAN OUTLOOK FOR '67
A BIG YEAR AHEAD
by Mike Moran, Sports Publicity Director
Omaha University's football team will be facing its biggest year in
history under great pressure. The school has joined a wonderful new
league called the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. That factor may
have a lot to do with squad morale, because this stepped-up loop will mean
greater rewards for all concerned. True, the first competition is two years
away, but many of the future RMAC opponents are listed on the schedules
of Omaha and the other present CIC schools before then.
The 1967 Indian football team could go a long way, at least on paper.
28 lettermen are returning to head coach Al Caniglia's fold. However,
these same men suffered through a tragic 1-9 disaster in 1966 and some
won't lose the scars.
Brightness on the horizon is the return to action of two-time ALL-CIC
quarterback Marlin Briscoe, who missed last season with a neck injury.
The scrambling field general set nine OU records during an 8-2 season
in 1965. Needless to say, his absence last fall was chiefly responsible for
the collapse which dulled what might have been Omaha's finest hour.
The little quarterback is going to be under intense pressure week
after week from opponents who will mark him as the main way to stop
the varied Indian attack that netted 381 yards per game in 1965 under
Briscoe's direction.
However, OU foes are going to find a rock-hard defense up front to
go with the explosive offense. Linebacker Buddy Belitz returns to head
up a dedicated defensive unit that promises to be among OU's best in
history.
The Indians return three-fourths of the league's 2nd Team All-Star
defensive backfield in Lew Garrison, Pat Smagacz and Gary Paporello. Dom
Polifrone (220), '65 Rookie of the Year Ed Jackson (240), Nebraska
transfer Len Canarsky (245), and frosh tackles John Brennan (250) and
Richard Luger (240) will be the core of the front wall that will have to
handle a big load.
Offensively, tackle Bob Kreitner leads the way. The big sophomore
appears to be able to handle some leadership along with senior split end
Bill Haas (215), who was the quarterback last fall. Cincinnati transfer Tom
McKernan, a 6-4 end who was a standout in the spring game, may move
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to flanker and give the Indians a big, fast and mobile split pair for the
aerial thrusts of Briscoe.
Backing up Briscoe will be a pair of talented rookies in ex-marine
Gary Peters, the passing sensation of the spring game, and rookie Rocco
Gonnella, whb broke all of Cornell All-American Gary Wood's records at
Heninger High in Syracuse, New York.
Three-year regular Ken Pelan returns at center as does tackle Tom
Hutchison, who may be a question mark with a knee that has been slow
in healing after surgery last spring.
Big (6-2, 2-0) Ron Sayers, a junior who was a rushing leader in '66,
will head up a cast of good ball carriers who will share a great load with
Briscoe. Sayers, whose brother Gale is the NFL Chicago Bear star, has
developed great speed and some good moves, but must control a ten
dency to fumble if he is to blossom into the star class that observers
predict for him.
Little Rick Davis (5-7, 180) will handle the fullback chores to start.
However, junior Greg Kavan will be right behind after making great strides
in '66.
Davis, who has led the Indians in receiving in both '65 and '66, may
be shifted to flanker or running back if the situation demands. He is a
versatile athlete who can go both ways and play a corner on defense as
well.
LETTERMAN SITUATION. 28 Lettermen return, including nine starters on
each unit.
DEPTH SITUATION: Exceptional in backfield, very thin in offensive line
(especially at guards), good in defensive line and secondary.
CHIEF WEAKNESSES: Offensive line at guard spot, where vets Bernie
Kanger (190) and Oscar Pulliam (220) are the lone experienced
players. However, transfer Kerry Larma, junior Rick Shuckman and
newcomer Mel Washington might solve problem.
TOP NEWCOMERS: Tackles John Brennan (250) and Richard Luger (240)
may move in right away on defense. Quarterback Rocco Gonnella is
a highly regarded frosh from Syracuse, New York. Guard Mel
Washington, Rochester, N.Y., comes to OU with good credentials as
does Omaha Creighton Prep grad Ted Scholz, an end who made the
All-Metro team. Linebacker Jim Musil (180) was a surprise with
aggressiveness in the spring game and may get a starting shot.
ALUMNI KICKS IN $3,234
Omaha, Nebr.—Omaha University's Alumni Association kicked in with
its largest donation to the athletic department, $3,234, during the spring
sports fete in the Milo Bail Student Center. Mark Gautier, a former OU
athlete and now Alumni President, presented the check to Athletic Director
Virgil Yelkin on behalf of the Association.
Gautier, news director at television station KMTV in Omaha, has been
instrumental in projects designed to help his alma mater's athletic program
and the alums have promised all-out support in this direction.
The donation will go to the school's athletic grant-in-aid fund.
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1967 University of Omaha Football Media Guide - Pages 21-22
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The prospectus from the 1967 OU football media guide foretells "its biggest year in history under great pressure." Despite the dismal 1966 season, the prospectus is optimistic about 1967, largely due Marlin Briscoe's return. "Brightness on the horizon is the return to action of two-time ALL-CIC quarterback Marlin Briscoe, who missed last season with a neck injury. The scrambling field general set nine OU records during an 8-2 season in 1965. Needless to say, his absence last fall was chiefly responsible for the collapse which dulled what might have been Omaha's finest hour. The little quarterback is going to be under intense pressure week after week from opponents who will mark him as the main way to stop the varied Indian attack that netted 381 yards per game in 1965 under Briscoe's direction."
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1967
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Finding aid for UNO Athletics Collection: <a href="http://unomaha-public.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/4/resources/279">http://unomaha-public.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/4/resources/279</a>
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