Injured Huskers Leave Today

Injured Huskers Leave Today

Injuries continued to be the main source of worry to the Husker coaching staff yesterday as the Scarlet and Cream underwent their first and last real workout prior to the Pitt game Saturday.

New squad changes indicated that Mentor Presnell is not even counting on the services of Jack Hazen, one of the top pass-grabbers on the roster. Jack viewed proceedings from his crutches and his name was omitted from the roster.

Loss of Hazen left the varsity left wing post open to Ed Nyden, who performed well against the Tigers. Dean Gelwick, ex-Lincoln high wingster, moved into Nyden's regular second team end slot. Still hobbled slightly was Forrie Bachman, hard-hitting second team pivot. Bachman injured his ankle against Mizzou but should be available for Pitt.

Still hobbled by the ankle injury which benched him for a portion of the Tiger tilt was Vic Schleich, a necessary bulwark in the Husker line. Schleich's possible availability for only part-time duty would hamper line defensive strength against the Panthers. Dale Bradley, still injured but still as eager to perform, will see only part time action and Bobby Cooper's lame shoulder may stymie his play entirely.

Replacing Cooper in the quarterback regiment provides Presnell's top worry. Roy Long was buried at the third team signal-barking spot prior to his sensational rise. Wayne Stranathan, versatile utility man who is slated to start at right guard, may even be called upon in case Freddy Metheny is injured.

First lineup includes Marvin Thompson and Ed Nyden, ends; Joe Byler and Vic Schleich, tackles; Wayne Stranathan and Charlie Duda, guards; Joe Partington, center; Fred Metheny, quarterback; Roy Long and Mary Athey, halfbacks; and Ki Eisenhart, fullback.

Second team lineup: Jerry Kathol and Dean Gelwick, ends; Bob McNutt and Eugene Sim, tackles; Bill Bryant and Herb Von Goetz, guards; Forrie Bachman, center; Bobby Cooper, quarterback; Dale Bradley and Al Zikmund, halfbacks; and Wally Hopp, fullback.

Third team: Vic Clark and Bob Gillaspie, ends; M. Grubaugh and Chuck Wright, tackles; Gene Wilkins and Frank Hazard, guards; Gene Stranathan, center; Harold Hungerford, quarterback; Howard Debus, Hank Reichel, halfbacks, and George Wright fullback. Stranathan's name at third team pivot prompted one wise gridder to scribble "superman" over it.

Dale Bradley and Mary Thompson

-Courtesy Lincoln Journal

Captaining the Huskers at Pitt Saturday will be Mary Thompson, rough-and-tough end candidate for All-Big Six laurels and Dale Bradley, All-Big Six halfback last year.

will captain the Husker club. Itinerary calls for the Huskers to leave tomorrow noon, work out briefly in Chicago Thursday, and then entrain for the battle ground. Enroute home Sunday, the Scarlet squad will be guests of honor at the Green Bay-Chicago pro tussle.

Horse Sense

Not since Errol Flynn started his checker-playing tour have we seen an equal to the publicity which Scarlet gridders thrust on their fullback last eve.

It seemed suspicious when Spence Porter, Husker student manager, stomped into this stable at 5:45 with the demand for three Sunday rags. Next came Joe Partington asking for four copies, followed by a procession of his mates. As our Sunday supply dwindled to nothing we commenced to wonder. We continued to ponder until a trek upstairs revealed the mystery.

On every available bulletin board, from Corn Crib to "Men Only" hangouts, we were greeted by cartoons of original key-bird, Ki Eisenhart. One cartoon on the main Union bulletin board carried this inscription: "Above is the kluggy key-bird, Eisenhart. Autographed pictures in the rag office at a dollar per dozen."

To a blushing Mr. Eisenhart went the royal horse laugh as the gridders emerged from their training table to inspect the Partington-Thompson-Grubaugh-etc. mischief.

As the thundering presses start to roll, our boy Sambo dashes in with Gunga Din speed. In his hand he bears a wire which qualifies Nebraska for national repute in at least one department.

"Roy Long, a consistent bench-warmer two weeks ago for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, now holds a national record. Long's 55 offensive plays against Missouri last Saturday established a mark for the season, according to figures compiled by the American Football Statistical bureau. The previous high was 53 plays by Frank Sinkwich of Georgia against Alabama.

"Husker Roy carried the ball 27 times and threw 28 passes. His total of 243 net yards gained is a new seasonal high for the midwest, topping Ray Evans' 228 yards for Kansas against Texas Christian."

Just like Carton Broderick put it: "It'll be a Long time before Roy'll gather splinters from that bench again!"

Quarter-by-quarter statistics of the plays used Saturday give Nebraska an edge only in the third stanza. Evidence that the show-me club utilized its opportunity can be illustrated by Nebraska's 75-47 lead in the total plays attempted.