Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-09-08

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Psychology at Quarterback
BY LEWIS F. ATcHlsoN

IF JOE KUHARIcH was serious in discussing the
Redskins immediate future plans may be long
on defense for Quarterback Ralph Guglielmi.
II liked what saw" the Redskins coach said COM
mentng Rudy Bukichs work Saturday night against
the Philadelphia Eagles I'VE may have found our No
quarterback"
There were flaws in Rudy's work. by-stander quoted,
and Kuharich agreed with him.
"Of course there were' Joe said "He needs work.
He's three weeks behind the rest and needs lots of work
He needs polish but he did things liked and we've
got to play him or he won't ever be any good to u.s.
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BUKICH NEEDS THE pose and confidence that comes
with experience, the coach explained, and you don't
get experience sitting the bench Players football
players especially get mental complex from ideneSS
They suspect that the coaching staff doesn't think they're
good enough the mustard and step by STEP they
arrive at the conclusion that they actually aren't good
enough.
When such doubts assail boy he usually is through
and Rudy was fast approaching that stage. He
discouraged about his knee and wondering about his
future Thus, Kuharch made key psychological well
tactical move in starting him against the Eagles.
II had to Ed Brown at left halfback when was at
the University of San Francisco Kuharich pointed out
referring to of the Chicago Bears current quarter
backs. ED sophomore quarterback, but had two
older boys there with more experience had them
but If didn't play Ed somewhere he would have dropped
out and would have lost good player So put him in
at left halfwhere he didn't belengand everybody was
happy"
BUT TO GET BACK to Gugiemi if Bukich should
come through and keep the No 2 assignment, Ralph
almost certainly would have to go to defense He can't
throw consistently at the moment because that
needs rest but he play defense Kuharch could put
him in the deep spot without losing any sleep worrying
about what might happen, releasing Dick James
Scooter Scudero for offensive duty
The quarerbacking problem also involves rookie Dan
Nolan whose inexperience automatically makes him No.
on the hit parade. Nolan apparently must win job
defense to stick around although the coaches like his
GOODNESS and poise in handling the team
More than few good quarterbacks have been out
standing defensive players The that pops instantly
to mind is that of Johnny Luiack of the Bears fine
college paSser who became better defensive
after developing trouble George Banda has played
defense and Sammy Baugh tops in Ray Flaherty'S
twoplatoon SYSTEM in which each team played full
quarter both ways.
Kuharich fanced Guglielmi as defensive player as
rookie three years ago. While critics scoded him for
not giving Ralph chance the coach explained that
Guglielm coming along WELL" learning the plays and
pass patterns Ralph finally got chance along about the
eighth game Of the but that year threw only 81
passes attempted, while LeBaron heaved 1913.
JOE SAID THE thing about Bukich last year after
getting Rudy from the Rams Near the end of the
Rudy still coming along nicely learning the plays
ETC. He finished the campaign with grand total of %
passes attempted, while LeBaron heaved 1877.
Bukich has magnificent throwing arm The one he
aimed at Jim Podoey Saturday night which was inter-
cepted by Eddie Bell, target but Bell somehow
got wind of what coming and stuck to Podoley like
fly paper. Rudy pitched strike to Joe Walton the
teams third touchdown, and mixed passes well with
running plays to set up two more
The former Ram got word of advice from the coaches
before calling Don Bosseers number for the touch
down. But that's minor matter
HAVING GUGLIELMI ON defense available for
emergency calls wouldn't hurt the Redskins cause in the
slightest Indeed it would be pleasure to watch Dick
James and Scudero carry the ball those quick
plays on which the defense startled to see burgundy
jersey fly BY But whether this to pass depends on
now mucn Bukcn improves in the next couple of games
If Rudy moves the team against the Green Bay Packers
Saturday night at Wnston-Saem, N. c. and against the
Chicago Bears here eight days later he'll have the No
spot sewed up Gugemi will where he started as
fooke-on defense But it will hean a powerful defense
and an even better offense for the fans