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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 28, 1966)
tfc> UU'tt Bomb Moscow Barnes Surprised He's Quarterback By D. L. SONMCHSEN Kmi rald Sport! Writer You don’t expect a football team which begins a season with the same two quarterbacks who divided virtually all the playing time between themselves the year before to engage in much experimenta tion at the signal calling post. However, drastic alterations were deemed necessary at the key position after Oregon's football squad looked punchless while losing its first two 1966 encounters. Out of the picture went seniors Mike Brundage and Tom Trovato —and into the spotlight walked the almost unhearalded Mike Barnes. The former Medford High star’s obscurity to Eugene patrons was not shared by his teammates. The 5 10, 185-pound sophomore had actually started since the season began—at the defensive “monster" position. Barnes played quarterback in high school and with the 1964 Frosh, but thought mainly in terms of defense until a few weeks ago. “During the summer l knew I’d play defense,” he said. “I didn’t even work at quarterback before that week we made the big change.” The Webfoot’s early season offensive woes were traced to the fact that opposing defenses—not trepidating at the list of available Oregon running backs—were waiting for the pass. When the Ore ganians did take to the air, their receivers were well-covered and the passers usually had to throw against a terrific rush. When Barnes was installed at quarterback, the Duck’s offensive methods changed. Now the passer no longer drops straight back into a protective pocket, and is far from a stationary target for onrushing defensive linemen. ’ When they put me at quarterback they started stressing the outside game, with the threat of the run or pass,” Mike said. "The whole idea when I run is to force the defense into making a commitment. If our blocking back takes out the defensive end, allowing me to get outside, then the defensive half must cither come up to get me, or cover a receiver. If he drops back 1 run—if he charges, 1 throw." Coach Len Casanova’s return to a roll-out offense has in turn opened up the line for his runners. “Our backs are more effective now due to the outside game,” Barnes notes. Mike's football foundation was set down early as a result of the accelerated pigskin program in the Medford schools. He was play ing organized tackle football as early as the fourth grade, and the game has been part of his life ever since. He also participated in basketball and baseball, and was a three-time all league choice in the latter. Barnes made his decision about college early. “I always wanted to attend Oregon," recalls Mike. “I didn’t even talk to other schools.” Barnes was recruited by Oregon assistant coach Phil McHugh, and cites the Ducks' excellent coaching as another factor strengthening his decision. “I’ve never seen an Oregon team that wasn’t a unit under Casanova.” Nearly an academic junior, the 20-year-old Physical Education major will have two more years of eligibility remaining when the season closes, after being redshirted in 1965, a practice which Barnes defends. Mike, who is married to an Oregon co-ed—the former Jeanne Lenahan—is optimistic about Oregon’s future football fortunes. “I think we’ll end up with a 6-4 record this year, and next year go a long way,” Barnes says. The Webfoot ends draw high praise from their passer. “We’ve got great receivers Bunker and Heron could play for anyone,” Mike point out. “One thing that’s hurt our passing is that we’ve had bad field position.” “I’m no great passer,” Mike says. “I don’t care if the ball gets there end over end if we get a completion. My favorite play is touchdown.” DOW CHEMICAL Interviewing October 31, 1966 CHEMISTS BUSINESS MAJORS TECHNICAL SALES Locations throughout the United States. For infor mation contact your Placement Office. — an equal opportunity employer — Whip Parkrose, 73-28 Frosh Swimmers Snap 2 Marks Two new frosh swimming rec ords were set at Leighton Pool Thursday, as Oregon whipped Parkrose High School of Port land, 73-28. Steve Johnson erased seven - tenths of a second off the 200 yard freestyle record when he won the event in 1:95.3. Although he finished second in the 200 individual medley, Bruce Sutherland established a new frosh mark of 2:08.1, better ing the old time by four-tenths. The frosh won nine of 12 events, including both relays. Only double winner of the day was iviiKc neaucnamp oi KarKrose, who is considered one of the top high school swimmers in the state. Beauchamp finished first in the 200 individual medley and in the 100 backstroke. Parkrose also took diving com petition, as Bob Williams record ed 175.95 points. Other individual frosh winners were Joe Roster, 50 freestyle, 23.8; Mike Masarie, 100 butterfly! 54.5; Mike Skophammer, 100 free style 51.8; Don Dunfee, 400 free, 4:09.1, and Ed Wemple, 100 breaststroke, 1:07.4. ■ ■ ■ PP Picks (Continued from paye 4) and, for the Beavers, that means trouble. And around the country . . . (A) Alabama 14 over Mississippi State, (A) Arkansas 3 over Texas A & M, (A) Baylor 11 over TCU, (A) Brig ham Young 12 over Arizona, (B> Cali fornia S over Penn State, (A) Florida 17 over Auburn, (A) Florida State 14 over Virginia Tech, (Ai Houston 24 over Tampa, (B) Indiana 7 over Iowa, (A) Kansas 9 over Kansas State, (B) Kentucky 7 over West Virginia, (A) Michigan 21 over Wisconsin, (C) Mis sissippi 1 over 1-.SU, (C) Nebraska 1 over Missouri, (A) Notre Dame 28 over Navy, (A) Ohio State 9 over Minnesota, (C) Oklahoma 1 over Colorado, (C) Purdue 3 over Illinois, (A) San Jose State 22 over Pacific, (A) Rice 7 over Texas Tech, (3) Texas 6 over SMU, (A) Syracuse IS over Pittsburgh, (A) Tennessee 10 over Army, (A) UCLA 18 over Air Force, (Cl Utah 11 over New Mexico, (C) Washington 1 over Stanford, (Al Wyoming IS over Colo rado State, (A) Georgia Tech 24 over Duke. Ticket Deadline Today Today is the final day for stu dents to pick up their tickets to the Washington State - 0 r e g o n Homecoming football game. The tickets may be obtained only through the athletic department’s ticket window by presenting an athletic card to be punched. Use Emerald Classified Ads— “European Movie Night” Featuring Austria and Germany. European travel experts will be on hand to answer all questions regarding air reservations, hotels, tours and air travel. This is your chance to have all your travel questions answered at one time. Friday evening October 28, 8 p.m. PAPE CROSS VOLKSWAGEN, INC. 20 Coburg Road 343-3307 for free reservations Door Prizes and Refreshments Ten channel set diamonds complement the fine center diamond in this 14K pair. $150 convenient terms Illustrations enlarged to show detail 110 West Broadway Open Mon. and Fri. nites 345-7746 Next competition for the frosh will be Saturday’s conclusion of the Oregon Swimming and Diving Championships. 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