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"Roper's Bandits"

Coach Roper, whose
defensive backfield was
nicknamed "Roper's Bandits,"
for its ball-hawking prowess
during the past campaign, has
received nothing but praise
from his former superior. Mr.
Lawrence, saddened by
Roper's loss, lauded him. "He is an outstanding
young coach with an excellent
playing and coaching
background and will be a
definite asset to the Iowa State
football program".