The Lincoln Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • Page 35

TJnroln, Snnclnv Jnumal 5r Star, Xov. 5, 1072 Nebraska Blackshirts had their shutout string snapped on this play as Bo Matthews (41) escapes the lunging effort of Bill JanM.en (55) and Dave Mason (25) on an 18-yard scoring burst. Bill Olds (44) spots some daylight and the end zone ahead (1) Olds ducks in under the block of Bob Wolfe (7(i) (2) Defensive line coach Kiffin reacts somewhat painfully as Nebraska's four game shutout streak comes to an end during the second quarter at Boulder. Bypassing Devaney A Travesty Says Crowder SlaCf by Bob (rorhaiii Web Ray Handy Ha inptoit By VTRGIL PARKER Boulder, Colo, considered, the best Nebraska team Colorado coach Eddie Crowder said after his Buffs were beaten here Saturday. they are playing he added, the strongest of defenses blended with a powerful, balanced offense.

no wonder they have the momentum of the game most of the Crowder thought that momentum may have switched to his club late in the first quarter, following a recovered partially blocked punt, despite trailing 19-0. started to shorten things up, but the way they came out at the start of the second he added, ended our Crowder credited a than Nebraska running game for making the difference. had been doing so well in recent games with its the Buff coach said, we had to try to play the pass tougher. That, in turn, softened up our defense against the Crowder had high praise for Nebraska coach Bob Devaney. though drubbed me nine out of the ten time.s the balding 41-ycar- old Colorado coach said, one of his greatest admirers.

It's a travesty that not been chosen coach of the year. 1 hope Nebraska keeps rolling right along the rest of this year and that named this time. He sure deserves Crowder felt his team was to just as again.st Oklahoma two weeks ago. misfortune struck so quickly, and we had such bad field position the first few times we had the ball, it made things pretty taugh. he added, nathing like losing to Crowder 1 by saying.

coaching staff still has great respect for our team. disappointed to lose, but we have admiration for our kids. Colorado quarterback Ken Johnson agreed got a good club, but Nebraska was just super Especially (Rich) Glover. (Joe) Blahak and (Willie) The Buff signal caller said Harper was especially tough to read. never could tell whether he was going to drop off and cover a receiver or rush.

The Nebraska a defense is unreal. 1 never saw an open receiver all Johnson called the current Cornhuskers best team ever played against. And last team wa.s the Linebacker Bud a chimed in. guarantee Nebraska is the best team in the nation. Their running game had been questioned.

So we thought we could contain them on the ground with a normal defense and concentrate more on the passing. I guess they showed us. They have such good balance, if you try to stop one phase cf their offense, they kill you with Tlie score mounts lo 19-0 as Olds lands on end zone turf (3). The churning leg power of Bill Oldh (44) is a tough assignment to conquer as two Colorado Buffaloes discover..