South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-23
Nebraskans Struggle Gamely
But Are Overpowered
by Notre Dame.

struggling yanantly agains. the
Onslaughts Of Rockne's powerful
team, the Cornhuskers OF Nebraska
were defeated yesterday 10. The
defense put up by the westerners
was a thing OF wonder. In the first
quarter they held the Rockers TO
four downs on the one-yard line
After Notre Dame had again swept
down the field and placed the ball
within their five-yard mark. the
Nebraskans fought like demons, but
after turning back the Irish" on
three downs, finally weakened un-
der the battering of the opposing
line. and allowed Mohardt to clip
through for a touchdown. II was
the only scoring done during the
game. Time after time the fighting
Irish carried the ball within striking
distance OF Nebraslxa's goal; but on
each occasion the Cornhuskers
frightened and held when a gain OF
few yards would have meant an
other touchdown.
Dawsonites Helpless.
Coach Dawson's men themselves,
however. never had a chance to
score. Rocknes troupe tumbled the
scarlet jerseyed fellows right and
left. and although DEWITT and No
bic broke through the line on sew
eral occasions. the Rockers secon-
dairy defense always SPILLED them
Nebraska exhibited a powerful de-
f2nse-that is shown by the fact
that they held the Rockers to as
little scoring as did Iowa-but their
Wanted backfield was unable TO
penetrate the Notre Dame defense.
Dawson's ifavorite shifts failed to
puzzle the Blue and Gold. and his
passing attack was completely brok-
en- up.
1t IS impossible TO select a man
from the Rocker line who might
be called the outstanding star of the
game. Every man performed brill
liantly,-in fact if we were forced
to pick an All-American line. We
should rest satisfied with naming
the members OF the Notre Dame
squad from end to end. Hunk An
derson was especially active in
keeping the spectators on their toes
he was continually appearing in
the most unexpected places to re-
cover a tumble. intercept a forward
lass or smear Nebraska back
yards behind the line of scrimmage.
Buck Shaw broke through the
heavy Cornhusker line time and
again to down a runner for a loss;
and Eddie Anderson was getting
down lnder Cashiers pVnts so
speedily that The Nebraskans never
returned a kick more than four
yards.
Backfeld Not at Best.
The Rocker backfeld however,
did not perform 50 splendidly as
did their mates in the line. It seem
ed to lack the drive and power that
characterized it's playing in previ-
Gus games; and appeared TO have
gone stale. One notable exception
must be made 10 this however,
for Chef wynne's exhibition was
one Of the most brilliant seen
on Cartier field in years. Chetter
was the life OF the team; he made
the first touchdown possible by
catching a weak punt of Lewellans
and running Il 10 the Nebraska =
yard line. and not only was he good
for FIVE or six yards every time he
carried the ball, but he was the pill
lar of Rockne's secondary defense,
and his presence was the most en-
couraging thing in the NOtre Dame
backfield. He was the embodiment
of pep and enthusiasm, but the
same can hardly be said for his
mates. Cashier perforated in fine
fashion, but as a whole the back
field was a disapL ointment The
most plausible explanation that can
be advanced is that Rocknes backs
have gone stale.
The crowd which witnessed the
battle was easily the largest ever
sembled on Cartier Field; over
10000 persons occupying the stands
The weather was ideal from the
point Of view OF both spectator and
played. About 2:2O the Notre Dame
squad trotted upon the field and was
given a tremendous ovation from
the student stands. After running
signals up and down the length Of
the field, the men adjourned 10 the
sidelines and Nebraska came on.
The COrnhuskers were arrayed in
the brightest of red jerseys. and car
RED blankets TO match. Both teams
seemed 70 be confident Of victory.