Colorado


1956 Buffaloes
(Authentic Reproduction)

 

 


 
Ward added a bevy of T-Formation plays and de-emphasized his Single Wing to accommodate the talents of soph QB Boyd Dowler. With John "The Beast" Bayuk blocking, running, and making the Sports Illustrated All American team and HB Bob Stransky plunging for 548 yards, Ward's offensive acumen peaked. Frank Clarke's receiving ability was fully exploited and he was able to go to the Browns for three years before becoming one of the Dallas Cowboys' early stars, playing through 1967. HB Eddie Dove was a two-way star and Ward had the added bonus of Dowler's 42.1 punting average. The team roared to a 7-2-1 record, losing only to the Sooners in-conference, and then defeated Clemson in the Orange Bowl 27-21. In addition to the offensive changes, Coach Ward also altered the helmet, stripping off the black center stripe and having his Buffs play in plain silver shells.

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