Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-09-25
Team at Lincoln Promises TO Be
Mountain of Strength, with
Hefty Line of Giants,
KING" COLE DECLINES TO TALK
Coach is Reticent as to Prophecies
for Future.
HEAvYwEIGHTs PROVE FAST
Freshmen Team Also Promises to Be
Heavy Outfit,
WILL BE BEST ONE IN YEARS
Assistant Coach Returns After Death
of Mother 90 Take Charge of the
scrubs and Linemen-Fresh
men Have COIOred Player.
LINCOLN. Neb.. sepn A,-CsI

LINCOLN. Neb., Sepn A.-tSi
with his usual reticence. Coach
Cole OF Nebraska refuses to maze aiH d.
6ictions concerning the foot ball season
1910 Apparently the sunshine in the heart
of Cornhusker students has failed TO reacl
the Nebraska mentor. He is conservative,
hut with his conservatism admits that the
prospects after the opening week of prse-
tlce are the best since he was called to
shane the fortunes of the Cornhuskers.
Contrary TO general expectations, the
varsity squad Is not made up OF hight
weights" II the new rules call FOR hsht
men then Cole has basis for apprehension
Four linemen weigh better than 200 pounds
apiece, while three other men Weighing
above 200 pounds are due to report Mon
day Thirteen men. all of whom nre
eligible for the varsity, tip the scales at
better than 10 pounds. Nine Of the thirteen
weigh from ls5 70 200 pounds.
Such a showing Of beef never assem-
bled in the Cornhusker camp before.
shonka. with his 200 pounds: stelk. weigh
ing 2os; Ross, with his 2ll pounds; Person
a aOs-pound guard. and walcott, who
weighs 2o6. comprise a line quintet that
should bring terror to the hearts OF OPP
posing players. Ross Is a first year man.
and has yet a year to wait before he can
play on the varsity.
speedy Despite Weight.
Despite the beef. the five are fast and
aggressive. shonka, fresh from summer
on the farm, has displayed exceptional
speed. The big center is in superb physical
condition and plays the game with the
same dash that characterized his work
as the best center in the Missouri valley.
Walcott has encountered parental objec-
tions. but II is believed that these can be
overcome and the heavy lineman will
again return TO the game
Captain Jack" Temple could not he in
better condition. He has been in Lincoln
for two weeks. engaging i'm Individual
practice, but also trained faithfully while
spending the summer at his home In Lex
inEton. The Nebraska leader has not
taken on much weight, but still tip1 the
beams at 1856 pounds. While his work was
sucl as 10 arouse the comment of the ALI
Western critics last season. Temple says
that the cares OF captain will not cut in on
his individual playing and he expects 10
close the most satisfactory season in his
career. He is a -.erce tackier and born
leader.
Hornberger Fast Tackle.
A. was expected Hornberger is giving
promise Of developing into a wonderful
tackle. He has weight and speed, knows
the game and is credited with much bet
ter record than the average first year man.
Buol, another new man. who did, excellent
work with the freshman team two years
ago. has been out the last two nights. His
weight and strength make him valuable
man on the defense Buol weighs 1872
pounds but is in excellent trim. so there
is no surplus fat on him.
Big Elliott. the champion ~ siler Of the
us CA
he was allowed to participate. Elliott was
power on the offense Taking place in
the line during the last OF the Kansas game
last season, he played tag with the Jay
hawker forward during the remainder OF
the half. Likewise he saved Nebraska to-
wards the close OF the second half ut Dem
yer with a wonderful tackle. Elliott weighs
1856 pounds and. like Buol. is all muscle.
Chauncer is playing a fast game for so
early in the season and the newcomers will
have to go some to displace him at end.
Owen Frank, the star halfback, returns
weighing nearly five pounds more than last
season. Frank Joined the squad Tuesday.
but was content TO take light work. He
was on his fathers farm during the sum
mer. He has a younger brother in school
who is also eligible for the squad. The
younger Frank played in the backfield on
the freshman eleven last year.
Two Quarters Alternate.
Warner and Minor are alternating at
quarter on the first team. Minor wants
TO play quarter. While a steady player,
he has never shown brilliantly in that posi-
ton, but on the contrary when placed at
end, he has done star work. Minors proper
position is at end, but the husky sprinter
has ambitions to remain in the backfield
and may object 70 being removed to an
end. The same Is also true about Warner
As an end on the freshman team of 90.
he was the most brilliant player OF the first
year aggregation. His tackling aroused the
admiration Of the coaches and opposing
teams found IL impossible 10 circle his side.
But like Minor. Warner aspires 10 a back
field position and the fight between these
two men will be one Of the features of the
early practice. Minor weighs 154, while
Warner tips the beam at l60.
Hascel sub quarter from the varsity
last year, Is with the squad again Al.
though handicapped by height. he has
played three years with the squad ana IL
plucky.
Selection of Painter Serious.
Owing 10 the new rules the selection OF q
punter will weigh heavily In the choice
OF the backfield. Cole has drilled constantly
during the last week in the kicking depart-
ment and several good men have shown up.
Gibson IL the best punter on tine squad.
He averages sixty yeards. gets his punts
Off c-iekly and places them high in the
-. giving the ends plenty OF time TO get
down the field Frank is a good kicker.
but doee not have the power that Gibson
has. Minor has also shown good form,
and with the three as a nucleus Cole be-
feves that this end OF the game viii be
well cared for.
Trainer Jack Best is having a busy week.
Soreness IL the prevailing Ailmont although