The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 22, 1964 Page: 6 of 12
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The Rice Owls' new look and
attitude was evidenced only by
the narrow 7-6 score, signifying
that they were at least victor-
ious over the scrappy, but out-
rammed, SMU Mustangs.
If one saw only the game and
neglected the other attractions
of a weekend at the State Fair
in Big "D", then he missed1 much
excitement. But perhaps after
all the "thrills" of the 34-7 deb-
acle at Stanford, a solid if un-
exciting victory, was welcome.
After a dull first half the
Owls blitzed to a touchdown on
their second sustained drive of
the evening, climaxed by a per-*
fectly executed 23 yard aerial
from Walt McReynolds to Billy
Hale.
SMU Scores
This touchdown spurred the
heretofore somnolent SMU of-
fense, and the Ponies not only
crossed mid-field, but decided
they liked that side of the field
and struck paydirt on a half-
back pass play.
Though no one knew at the
time, the errant soccer-style
kick of John Cravens which left
the tally at 7-6 marked the end
of the night's point production
for 'both sides.
Defense Outstanding
The Owls, while seemingly in
complete control, could again
muster little offensive punch.
The defense, led by the incom-
parable Malcolm Walker, stood
out again as it has in all four
games the inconsistent flock
have played.
The victory," narrow though it
was, coupled with the stunning
Razorback rout at Austin left
the Owls in a virtual tie with
Arkansas for the SWC lead.
Chances for continued enjoy-
ment of this lofty perch are
hampered by the invasion this
week of the fallen idols, the
Texas Longhorns, until last
week the nation's number 1
team.
Scorning a tie, the proud de-
fending champs gambled and
lost 14-13 to Arkansas, and come
to Houston staring at elimina-
tion from the conference merry-
go-round.
Thus the Steers may be
double tough. Of course they
may be demoralized after their
heartbreaking defeat Saturday
and be prize targets for an in-
spired Rice team.
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as 7-0, coincidentally right af-
ter another one-point loss by the
Steers to Arkansas.
The Longhorns return to
Houston loaded with their usual
powerful ground-devouring run-
ning game and their indomitable
defensive platoon still operating
efficiently, except perhaps on
punt returns.
The ground game is sparked
by the power sweeps of tailback
Ernie Koy and the bull-like
plays of fulbaok Harold Phillip.
Junior Marvin Krystinik, only
a mediocre passer at best, runs
the Longhorn "flip-flop" of-
fense.
Defense Tough
The defense is headed by line-
backer Tony Nobis, a fierce
competitor. For those who like
pressure contests, this is one not
to miss.
There are many big questions
that will be answered by the
time the 1964 renewal of this
storied series is in the record
books. Can Texas rebound, and
will Rice finally live up to its
preseason ranking and, with a
victory, become a top contend-
er for the Cotton Bowl spot?
The Owls have recent tradi-
tion on their side, having round-
ed up the bovines in Houston on
every occasion the teams have
met here since 1952, except for
1962's 14-14 deadlock.
Last year, in Rice's most in-
spired performance in recent
years, the Owls lost 10-6 to the <
eventual national champions, in
Austin.
Inspiration is the key here
again. Rice has played four
games with an effort that-can
only be described as nonchalant
and disinterested. So far this
lackadaisical execution has pro-
duced only two victories over
teams the Owls were much su-
perior to, and two defeats, one
of them of embarrassing pro-
portions.
Arkansas Inspired
Arkansas, not figured by any-
one to be as strong as the blue-
clad forces Jess Neely will send
into battle Saturday night,
showed what inspiration can do
against the No. 1 team.
Let us hope that the Rice
Owls will show what it can do
against a team that is no long-
er No. 1, but which is still dan-
gerous and determined.
There is also no question that
they cannot win or even come
close to winning with the atti-
tude they have displayed so far
this season.
Saturday, October 24, can be
the beginning of a glorious fin-
ish to a season that has started
with agonizing disappointment,
if Rice can once again summon
the inspiration with which it
has contested its bitter rival in
the past.
A Rice victory will set up a
conference title and a Cotton
Bowl berth showdown with Ar-
kansas two "Weeks hence at Fay-
etteville.
Pep Rally Tonight
Rice Head Coach and Ath-
letic Director Jess Neely will
talk on the upcoming Texas
game, highlighting his talk
with a narration of the film
of last year's Longhorn
clash, tonight at 7:00 in the
Rice Memorial Center.
A short pep rally will fol-
low the film. Admission to
the show will be 25 cents.
THE RICE THRESHER, OCTOBER 2 2, 196 4—P AGE 6
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Kelly, Hugh Rice. The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 22, 1964, newspaper, October 22, 1964; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth244924/m1/6/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.