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NUMBER TO WATCH
December 27, 1954
DUKE
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December 27, 1954

Number To Watch

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DUKE

BOB PASCAL, LHB
Made the AP's third All-America team. He is strong and fast; good passer, but best play is the quickie. Main weakness is defending against the down-and-out passes.

JERRY BARGER, QB
Really runs team. Does most of their passing—and does it well. He is a stand-out on defense, and intercepted six passes this year from his safety position.

JOHNNY PALMER, C
Very talented lineman who blocks well, tackles harder than most and can be as rough as the situation requires. He'll back up the right side on defense.

NEBRASKA

DAN BROWN, QB
Calls offensive and defensive signals well, prefers running with the ball on option play. Had four of his 24 passes intercepted. Comes up fast on defense.

RON CLARK, LHB
Averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Has fine speed, can be dangerous if he gets turned up field. May fumble if hit hart. Shares the punting with Don Erway.

BOB SMITH, FB
Carried most of the ball-carrying load, with a 5.1-yard average. Quick starter, strong runner, he also kicks extra points. Is defensive corner linebacker.

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