John Kinsel Season 1970

1972 (Senior)
John had a good spring in 1972 and moved to the No. 2 spot. He was a fine backup for Doug Dumler. Kinsel helped lead the Huskers to the Big Eight’s top passing attack for the second consecutive season. Nebraska also ranked fourth in the conference in rushing offense, averaging 219.3 yards per game, and finished second in total offense at 440.3 yards per game. The Husker offensive line helped power an offense that led the Big Eight in scoring, averaging 41.9 points per game. 

1971 (Junior)
John was a reserve center during his junior year. The Huskers ground game produced 3,100 yards, good for third in the conference at 258.3 yards per game. Overall, the Husker offense averaged 437.7 yards and 39.1 points per game, ranking second in the Big Eight in both categories behind only Oklahoma. Nebraska finished with an undefeated record (13-0) and beat Alabama 38-6, in the National Championship game.

1970 (Sophomore)
John was a reserve for the 1970 Husker team. Kinsel helped the Huskers to 5,594 yards of total offense, including 252.5 rushing yards per game and 177.8 passing yards per game.

Jefferson High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa)
John was a three-sport athlete under former Husker center, Duncan Drum. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kinsel and was majoring in physical education in Teachers College.