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...almost every preseason poll, could well give Coach Jerry Burns a big winner in his freshman year. A decisive 27-8 victory over Indiana last week strengthened Iowa's chances. In Quarterback Wilburn Hollis, Halfbacks Larry Ferguson and Sammie Harris and Fullback Joe Williams. Burns has the finest backfield in the Big Ten-but his bench is weak...
...watch in the Quincy-Kirkland game will be Ken Anderson and Jeb Shelton, in the Quincy backfield, and Lee Raitz and Ray Waitkins for Kirkland. Kirkland will be running out of its characteristic single wing, bolstered with lots of Princeton-type buck laterals. Quincy uses a wing...
This outstanding early-season offensive record is attributable to Columbia's excessively talented backfield, called by experts "the best Lion backfield since the War." Tom Vasell, one of the league's leading passers, is first string quarterback for the third consecutive season. Already this year, he has completed 21 out of 35 passes for a near-600 percentage, 263 yards, and one TD. Behind him is running strength in halfbacks Tom O'Connor and Russ Warren, who have logged over 180 yards apiece on the ground for averages of 5.9 and 4.5 yards per carry, respectively...
...front of this potent backfield is a big, rugged, and experienced line bolstered by tackle Bob Asack, all-Ivy last year. Donelli calls him the best tackle he's ever coached. Asack's partner on the other side of the line is another top performer, tackle Ed Little. Both men--get this--weigh over 230 pounds...
...takes off in all directions, prompted one opposing defense man to counsel: "If you miss Saxton, just wait a minute. He's liable to be back." > Arkansas' light-footed Lance Alworth (6 ft., 175 Ibs.) is the key man in the Razorback's fast-breaking backfield. Says Arkansas Coach Broyles: "He's what we call an even and leavin' man. When he's even with you, he's leavin'." >Texas Christian's Guy ("Sonny") Gibbs, at 6 ft. 7 in. and 230 Ibs. the biggest quarterback in college football, runs like...