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the third best in the nation. With
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cord for rushing last year and was named Southern Conference player of
| the year. Smiling beautifully at you on the back cover is Anita Johnson,
Miss North Carolina, whose undergraduate studies will be interrupted for
a year while she reigns as the state's No. | beauty.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Photographs by Laughead Studios, Dallas,
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EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
_ Extends a special invitation to the members of the press, radio and
television to attend their five home games in Ficklen Stadium this fall.
Tickets and Press Box reservations may be secured by writing John |
Hendrix, East Carolina University, P.O. Box 2576, Greenville, N.C. 27834
OFFICE TELEPHONE: 758-3426 - Ext. 412 - Home 758-2268
AREA CODE 919.
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CLARENCE STASAVICH
Head Football Coach and Athletic Director
Clarence Stasavich, the nation's leading exponent of the single wing,
begins his seventh year as head football coach at East Carolina.
His lifetime record of 164-51-8 marks him as one of the winningest
active coaches in the nation, and he goes into the 1968 season with a team
that is expected to be a serious contender for the Southern Conference
' championship.
A native of Georgetown, IIlinois, Stasavich first came to North Carolina
as an undergraduate at Lenoir-Rhyne. He earned his A.B. degree at the
Hickory College in 1935 and added his M.A. at the University of North:
' Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1947.
An all-around athlete, he gained his greatest recognition at Lenoir-
Rhyne as a football and basketball player and in 1933 and 1934 was
named to the Charlotte Observer's 'Flaming Five,' the top five athletes
chosen annually in North and South Carolina.
Stasavich first entered the coaching profession as an assistant at
Campbell College in 1935 and then returned to his Alma Mater in 1938,
where he served as an assistant until entering the United States Navy in
1942.
During World War II he served as commanding officer on an LST both
in the European and Pacific Theaters and in the Mediterranean. Following
his discharge in 1946, he returned to Lenoir-Rhyne, where he served as
football coach and athletic director until joining East Carolina in 1962.
While at Lenoir-Rhyne, his teams won nine Carolinas Conference
championships and in 1960 took the National Association of Inter-
collegiate Athletics national championship.
Among the long string of national honors Stasavich has gained are
AFCA College Coach of the Year, 1964; NAIA Coach of the Year, 1959;
and District Coach of the Year, 1960-61-63-64-65. He was named to the
Helms Foundation Hall of Fame in 1960.
Since coming to East Carolina, Stasavich has posted a record of 44 wins,
12 losses, and one tie. Three of his teams/ 1963, 1964, 1965] posted 9-1
records for the season and won bowl games each year; the 1966 club
shared the Southern Conference championship.
Besides an outstanding career in athletics, which has led him to write
innumerable articles on single wing football and lecture frequently at
national clinics, he is an accomplished after dinner speaker and always in
demand on the banquet circuit.
An elder and Sunday school teacher at First Presbyterian Church in
Greenville, he spends considerable time serving the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes and frequently contributes his time to charitable institutions. He
is a member of the board of directors of the North Carolina Cerebral Palsy
Hospital, is listed in Who's Who of the Southeast and was a member of the
board of directors of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
Married to the former Helen Warlick of Hickory, he is the father of two
daughters, Rebecca and Mary Helen, and a son, Walter.
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PREVIEW - 1968
When fall practice began, East Carolinas coaching staff faced the
problem of deciding who would play tailback in 1968.
But no one on the squad, including other hopefuls Billy Wightman and
Fella Rhodes, seems likely able to replace departed Neal Hughes, who was
20th in the nation in total offense last year. Of the three, Rhodes was
most impressive in spring practice in the latter stages.
Outside of this spot, the offense appears to be in good hand. Charlie
Overton and Jim Gudger at blocking back have the ability to get the job
done; a host of wingback material includes veterans Tommy Bullock,
Dwight Flanagan, as well as Wightman and Rhodes, and newcomer George
Whitley, regarded as the most improved player up from the freshman
squad; and Butch Colson, who set a conference record for rushing with
1,135 yards last year, scored 15 touchdowns and was fourth in the nation
in scoring and fifth in rushing, at fullback. Mike McGuirk, who played
wingback as a freshman, but didn't compete in 1967, returned at spring
practice time and claimed the No. 2 fullback spot.
The offensive line was riddled by graduation, but veterans Ben Grieb
and Worth Springs on the interior and Jim Adkins and Bob Withrow, both
lettermen ends form a good nucleus, to which Bill Tucker, a junior center
who is vastly improved, adds immeasurably.
Defensively, only three players are missing from last year. The heart of
the unit includes Wayne Lineberry, Don Tyson and George Wheeler, each a
candidate for All-Conference honors, plus a veteran defensive secondary
that includes Mike Boaz, Rhodes, Bullock, Wightman, Flanagan and Jeff
Dudley, another whose improvement over last season was very marked.
The schedule is a tough one, featuring four Southern Conference games
and three rugged independents.
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Date Time Opponent Site
Sept. 14 7:30 EDT Parsons Greenville, N.C.
Sept. 21 2:00 EDT William & Mary Greenville, N.C.
Sept. 28 7:30 CDT Louisiana Tech. Ruston, La.
Oct. 5 7:30 EDT Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Miss.
Oct. 26 7:30 EDT Richmond Greenville, N.C.
Nov. 2 7:30 EDT Furman Greenville, S.C.
Nov. 9 2:00 EST Tampa Greenvillte;N.C.
Nov. 16 2:00 EST Marshall Greenville, N.C.
Nov. 23 2:00 EST Citadel Charleston, S.C.
Nov. 30 2:00 EST East Tennessee Johnson City, Tenn.
1967 RECORD
Scores
East Carolina 27 - William & Mary 7
East Carolina 23. - Richmond 7
East Carolina 42 - Davidson 17
East Carolina 21 - Southern Illinois 8
East Carolina 18 = - Louisville 13
East Carolina 27 - Parsons 26
East Carolina 19 - Citadel 21
East Carolina 34 - Furman 29
East Carolina 13 - West Texas 37
East Carolina 29 - Marshall 13
1967 RETURNING LETTERMEN
Jimmy Adkins Billy Wightman Ben Grieb Worth Springs
Roger Bost Bob Withrow Stuart Laney Wayne Lineberry
Mike Boaz Jamie Louis Charlie Overton
Tommy Bullock Mike Bridges Fella Rhodes Don Tyson
Butch Colson George Gay Paul Weathersbee George Wheeler
Bill Cothren Stu Garrett Dwight Flanagan Jim Flowe
LETTERMEN LOST
Joe Testo Nelson Gravatt
Tom Grant Todd Hicks
Neal Hughes Harold Glaettli
Al Glass Paul Hutchins
Kevin Moran John Schwarz
Bill Prince Paul Schnurr
Jimmy Shuffter
ODELL WELBORN: Defensive Line Coach
A native of Thomasville, N.C., and a graduate of Elon College, Odell
Welborn is the oldest man from point of service on the East Carolina staff.
At Elon, he was a tackle and end on the football
_ team and then played and coached with an Air
_ Force team from 1951-1954.
When head coach Clarence Stasavich was strick-
en with a heart attack in 1963, Welborn took over
as head coach and carried the team through its six
_ remaining games undefeated. His principal duties
- now involve the interior line on defense.
Welborn is married to the former Rachel Poole
of Thomasville and they have two children, Jane
Bennett, 7, and David, 4. His hobby is duck hunt-
ing.
BOB GANTT: Backfield Coach
Bob Gantt brought a vast amount of single wing football knowledge
with him to the East Carolina staff in 1962. Gantt, who played with the
fabled Charley Justice at North Carolina, came to
the Pirates after serving three seasons as head
coach at Albemarle High School.
After gaining his A.B. degree from North
Carolina in 1952, he entered the United States
Marine Corps and served for four years, attaining
the rank of captain. After discharge, he earned
his masters degree and then turned to coaching.
He is married to the former Christine Williamson
of Rock Ridge, N.C., and they are the parents of
three children, Lynn, 10, Janet, 8, and Bobby, 6.
His hobby is studying football.
FOOTBALL STAFF
Clarence Stasavich . .... .. ... . . . Head Coach
Odell Welborn. . ........ ... . Defensive Line
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HENRY VANSANT: Offensive Line Coach
After five years as freshman coach at East Carolina, Henry Vansant was
mayen | to me varsity staff last year as offensive line coach. During his five
' years with the freshman, his teams compiled an
outstanding record and his last season, 1966, they
were undefeated.
The only East Carolina graduate on the varsity
staff, Vansant is a native of Virginia. He gained
both his B.S. and M.A. degrees in 1961 at East
Carolina after serving three years with the 82nd
Airborne Division. He coached one year of
high school football at Hopewell, Va., before join-
ing the Pirates staff in 1962.
Vansant is married to the former Ragnhilde
'MacDonald of Fayetteville and they have two
'sons, Charles 8 and John 3.
His hobby is studying football.
HAROLD BULLARD: End Coach
After joining the East Carolina staff as a graduate assistant in 1962,
Harold Bullard earned his masters degree and was immediately appointed
o the varsity staff as end coach.
An All-America back under Coach Clarerce
Stasavich at Lenoir-Rhyne, Bullard began his
coaching career at Camden Military Academy,
Camden, S.C., where he served four years.
Classed as one of his best backs by Stasavich,
Bullard carries the same kind of dedication to his
coaching duties that marked his playing career
from 1955-57 at L-R, when he was named All-
; America three times.
a. He is married to the former Margie Virginia
Miller ot Salisbury and they are the parents of two children, Harold jr. 8
and Jill Harris 4.
TERRY WILLS: Trainer
One of the most dedicated men in the athletic department at East
Carolina University is Terry Wills, who became the school's full-time
trainer in 1966. Wills earned his bachelor' s degree
at East Carolina in 1966 and besides serving as
trainer was a varsity track man.
Currently working on his Masters Degree, Wills
is writing a thesis on the handling of athletic.
injuries and conducting research in the various
means of effectively treating trauma.
He is married to the former Nancy Scott and
_ they have a son Kyle 10.
DR. N. M. JORGENSEN
Director, Department of Physical Education
Dr. Jorgensen, who served as Athletic Director for 16 years, was highly
instrumental in building a strong foundation for the intercollegiate athletic
program at East Carolina. He resigned this post,
July 1, 1963, to devote full time to the College's
expanding program of Physical Education. The
college experienced the development of an inter-
collegiate program of top calibre during his tenure
of office.
A native of Rigby, Idaho, Dr. Jorgensen at-
tended Utah State and received his M.A. from the
University of Oregon. He earned his Ph D. at the
University of lowa. He is married to the former
Martha Green of lowa, and they have seven child-
dren: Larry, Lynn, Layne, Mark, Karen, Janice,
and Eva.
BILL CAIN - Freshman Coach
The newest addition to the East Carolina coaching staff is Bill Cain,
a former Pirate' co-captain, who has been a high school coach for seven
years. Cain was named freshman coach for East Carolina in June after
serving four years at Suffolk, Va., as a high school coach and three at
Albemarle. A native of Rockingham, N.C., he was a teammate of Harold
Bullard in high school and Henry Vansant at ECU.
He is married to the former Frances Johnson, also a graduate of East
Carolina. They have two sons, Lance 7, and Tracy 4.
PURPLE-GOLD GAME SCORES
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
Purple 18 Gold 18
Purple 6 Gold 0
Purple 20 Gold 27
Purple 36 Gold 20
Purple 7 Gold 27
Purple 13 Gold 14
Purple 7 Gold 13
POST-SEASON HONORS IN 1967
Butch Colson
Southern Conference Player of 'the Year
Kevin Moran
All -Southern Conference
Neal Hughes.
. All-Southern,
Jacobs Blocking Trophy Winner,
Most Valuable Player
Sudan Temple / All- Star game; + AILS Southern Conference
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Adkins, Jim
Bost, Roger
Britton, Donald
Brown, Jim
Cherry, Morris.
Elrod, John
Fiowe, Jim
Page, Link
Pulley, Tom
Ribbins, Pete
Swanner, Charies
Wilmer, Danny
Withrow, Bob
Adams, Frank
Adams, Walter
Brill, Dave
Lineberry, Wayne
Louis, Jamie
Monroe, Alex
Morris, John
Roberts, David
Tesh, John
Tyler, Tim
Tyson, Don
Bilodeau, Phil
Burton, Earl
Davis, Steve
Grieb, Ben
Hamilton, Dave
Jaronczyk, Bob
Laney, Stu
Sasser, Wilbur
Springs, Worth
Wheeler, George
Edmondson, Terry
Tucker, Bill
Mills, Mike
Rhodes, Fella
Wightman, Bill
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
VARSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER
Ht.
6-1
6-1
6-2
5-11
5-10
6-0
6-0
5-11
6-2
6-2
6-2
5-11
5-11
5-9
6-2
5-10
5-10
6-3
6-2
5-10
6-2
6-0
6-1
5-9
6-0
5-11
6-0
5-10
5-10
6-0
5-10
6-3
5-9
5-10
5-11
Wt. Age
ENDS
191 22
205 19
190 19
208 19
175 19
191 19
216 21
180 19
185 19
189 19
190 20
221 20
185 21
TACKLES
191 20
222 19
198 19
227 21
195 20
199 20
215 19
199 19
193 19
243 18
241 21
GUARDS
212 20
192 19
217 18
190 21
206 21
287 20
196 19
219 19
191 21
238 20
CENTERS
187 19
216 20
TAILBACKS
180 20
158 21
171 20
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Letters
Hometown
Kinston, N.C.
Statesville, N.C.
Chincoteague, Va.
Raleigh, N.C.
Durham, N.C.
Norman, Okla.
Charlotte, N.C.
Elm City, N.C.
Durham, N.C.
Ontario, Can.
Edenton, N.C.
Buena Vista, Va.
Dayton, Ohio
Goldsboro, N.C.
Deptford, N.J.
Woodstock, Va.
Wadesboro, N.C.
Blacksburg, Va.
Aberdeen, N.C.
Norfolk, Va.
Jacksonville, N.C.
Mt. Airy, N.C.
Alexandria, Va.
Fayetteville, N.C.
Manchester, N.H.
Charlottesville, Va.
Raleigh, N.C. -
Alexandria, Va.
Orlando, Fla.
Norfolk, Va.
Wilmington, N.C.
Goldsboro, N.C.
Charlotte, N.C.
Buena Vista, Va.
Fayetteville, N.C.
Albemarle, N.C.
Statesville, N.C.
Chesapeake, Va.
Graham, N.C.
Gudger, Jim
Hewston, Dennis
Overton, Charlie
Beard, Billy
Boaz, Mike
Dudley, Jeff
Flanagan, Dwight
Garrett, Stu
McClure, Bryan
Rothrock, Wes
Colson, Butch
Cothren, Bill
Gay, George
McGuirk, Mike
Summerlin, Ed
Austin, Melvyn
Bridges, Mike
Bullock, Tommy
Butts, John
Corrada, Richard
Whitley, George
Guzzo, Tony
Luquire, Steve
Wrenn, Gerald
Baker, Mike
Weathersbee, Paul
BLOCKING BACKS
6-1 225 19 Junior
5-9 170 19 Soph.
5-11 186 20 Senior
DEFENSIVE BACKS
5-11 173 19 Soph.
5-9 166 20 Junior
6-2 176 20 Senior
5-10 166 19 Junior
5-11 160 20 Junior
5-11 172 20 Soph.
6-0 178 19 Soph.
FULLBACKS
5-10 197 20 Junior
5-11 196 21 Junior
5-11 188 21 Junior
6-1 183 19 Junior
5-7 183 20 Soph.
WINGBACKS
5-9 170 19 Soph.
5-11 190 21 Senior
5-11 173 20 Junior
5-10 188 20 Soph.
6-0 175 20 Soph.
5-10 168 19 Soph.
SPECIALISTS
5-9 194 19 Soph.
5-10 156 19 Soph.
6-0 175 19 Soph.
LINEBACKERS
5-11 202 19 Soph.
5-11 190 20 Junior
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ATHLETIC COMMITTEE [1968-69]
Cullowhee, N.C.
McKeesport, Pa.
Edenton, N.C.
Kannapolis, N.C.
Fairmont, N.C.
Stella, N.C.
Edenton, N.C.
Newport News, Va.
Charlotte, N.C.
Enfield, N.C.
Elizabeth City, N.C.
Statesville, N.C.
Charlottesville, Va.
Arlington, Va.
Tarboro, N.C.
Charlotte, N.C.
Hickory, N.C.
Raleigh, N.C.
Orange Park, Fila.
Richmond, Va.
Charlotte, N.C.
Norfolk, Va.
Durham, N.C.
Danville, Va.
Kinston, N.C. |
Norwood, N:C.
Dr. John Reynolds, Chairman, Frank Saunders, Clarence Stasavich,
Dr. Robert L. Holt, Dr. Douglas R. Jones, Mr. F. D. Duncan, Dr. Marjorie
Harrison, Dr. Herbert Carter, Dr. James L. Tucker, James B. Mallory,
Dr. Leo W. Jenkins, Dr. N. M. Jorgensen, Dr. Clinton R. Prewett.
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JIMMY ADKINS PHIL BILODEAU MIKE BOAZ
FRANKLIN V. [Frank] ADAMS: Linebacker, Sophomore, 5-11, 191,
Goldsboro, N.C.
An outstanding scholar [he carried a 3.7 GPA as a freshman] Frank
Adams is expected to develop into a fine football player for East Carolina.
He earned varsity letters in three sports in high school, played in the
North-South game as a lineman, but was a blocking back on the Pirate
freshman team last season. Was returned to the line in spring practice, A
business administration major, he plans to study law. During the summer
he did research work with the Eastern North Carolina Development
Institute on a scholarship from the Richardson Foundation. His guardians
are Mr. and Mrs. B.S. Bridgers of Goldsboro.
WALTER ADAMS: Guard-Tackle, Sophomore, 6-0, 222, Deptford, N.J.
Voted the outstanding freshman by his teammates, he was a starter at
outside tackle in the spring game and is expected to be a starter in the
fall. Possesses tremendous strength and desire to be a good football player.
Worked during the summer to improve agility and quickness. A physical
education major who plans to teach and coach, he did construction work
during the summer. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Adams.
JAMES EDWIN [Jimmy] ADKINS: Offensive End, Senior, 6-1, 185,
Kinston, N.C.
A regular last season, he turned in particularly outstanding perform-
ances in victories over Parsons and Furman, making crucial receptions to
keep drives going. A hard worker, he is the kind of player who comes up
with the big play. Worked with weights in summer to build up strength
and add pounds. A PE major, he ran a swimming pool in the summer.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Adkins, he plans a career as coach and
teacher. :
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ROGER BOST MIKE BRIDGES TOMMY BULLOCK
JAMES MELVYN [Frosty] AUSTIN: Halfback, Sophomore, 5-10, 175,
Charlotte, N.C.
Probably a year away from a lot of action, but might move into the
picture in fall practice if he continues the progress made in spring drills.
Was one of defensive stars in the Purple-Gold game, intercepting three
passes. Needs to improve quickness, but is working hard. A business
major with his eye on real estate or sales management, he earned seven
letters in high school and intercepted nine passes in one season at Staunton
Military Academy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Austin, Matthews,
N.C.
MIKE HUBERT [Mike] BAKER: Linebacker, Sophomore, 6-0, 205,
Kinston, N.C.
An outstanding linebacker on the freshman team, he had a good spring
practice and is expected to be a top reserve this season. He earned eight
letters in high school, four in football and four in baseball and came to
East Carolina after a year in prep school. A geography major, he worked
in the off season in a tobacco warehouse. His parents are Mr. and Mrs.
Hubert Baker, 1801 Queens Road.
WILLIAM TILLMAN [Billy] BEARD III: Center-Rover, Sophomore,
5-11, 174, Kannapolis, N.C.
One of the fastest linemen on the team, he is regarded as one of the
best tacklers on the squad, but needs to improve agility and pass coverage.
A math major, he was all-conference as a junior and senior in high school
and hopes to add size with weight program. His parents are Mr. and Mrs.
W.T. Beard of 215 Front Street.
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BUTCH COLSON JEFF DUDLEY � DWIGHT FLANAGAN
PHILLIP [Phil] BILODEAU: Guard, Junior 6-2, 208, Manchester, N.H.
An All-State freshman for the Pirates two seasons ago, he has yet to
reach his full potential with the varsity. Has been played at a number of -
positions on both offense and defense. Greatest asset is his strength, but �
needs to improve agility to become a top-flight player. Counted on as a
top reserve this season, but could become a starter. A physics major who.
plans an engineering career, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Normand
Bilodeau, 222 Beech Street.
MIKE BOAZ: Halfback, Junior, 5-11, 165, Fairmont, N.C.
He surprised the entire coaching staff by earning the starting job as
rover back last season and in the final analysis was regarded as likely the.
best defensive back on the team. He was the only player on the squad to...
earn ''Knocker-of-the-Week" honors twice, the award which goes to the |
most aggressive hitter on the team in each game. Very versatile, he can'
play any position in the defensive backfield and play wingback on offense
as well. A physical education major, he hopes to become a college football
4 coach. An outstanding high school player, he'll start somewhere this fall.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boaz, 707 Gertrude Street.
ROGER WILLIAM [Roger] BOST: End-Tackle, Junior, 6-1, 205,
Statesville, N.C.
Started one game last season and played a lot as a reserve. Showed |
much improvement in spring practice. He's tough durable and one of the _
strongest players on the team. Likes to hit, but needs to improve agility...
Likes to play defense because "'it means going out there and stopping
people." A physical education major, he wants to coach football. The son
of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bost, 628 East Front Street.
STU GARRETT GEORGE GAY BEN GRIEB
JAMES MICHAEL [Mike] BRIDGES: Wingback, Senior, 5-11, 190,
Hickory, N.C.
Earned a letter in 1966 but was bothered by an ankle ailment last year
which caused him to cease all activity. After week of spring practice,
underwent surgery to correct problem and is expected to be ready to play
this fall. He has excellent speed and was a sprinter on the track squad
until he was sidelined with ankle problem. He won nine letters in high
school, three each in football, basketball and track. Majoring in account-
ing and plans to study law.
DAVID [Dave] BRILL: Blocking Back, Sophomore, 5-9, 198, Wood-
stock, Virginia
Considered as one of the best prospects from last year's freshman team,
he will probably serve as blocking back and a reserve offensive tackle this
season.
DONALD [Don] BRITTON: End, Sophomore, 6-1, 190, Chincoteague,
Virginia
He has the desire to be a good end for the varsity team. Strong and
tough and a hard worker.
JAMES EDWARD [Jim] BROWN, JR.: End, Sophomore, 6-3, 195,
Raleigh, N.C.
Missed spring practice because of an injury. A seven letter winner in
high school---three in baseball and two each in football and basketball---he
is considered a good prospect at tight end. Has good hands and strength,
but needs to improve on agility to reach full potential. His father, James
E. Brown is a high school coach in Raleigh.
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THOMAS CLIFTON [Tommy] BULLOCK: Wingback, Junior, 5-11, 170,
Raleigh, N.C.
A versatile and gifted youngster, he is capable of playing either wing-
back on offense or defensive halfback, where he started last year 'as a
sophomore. His best game last season probably was against Southern
Illinois when he intercepted two passes that helped set up touchdowns.
He played primarily on offense in the spring and had moved up to the
No. 1 unit-as a starter by the time the Purple-Gold game came around.
A sprinter on the track team in high school, he made all-conference in two
sports and prepped at Carolina Military Academy where he was a team-
mate of tackle Don Tyson. A Geography major, an older brother was a
member of the track team at Duke.
EARL HINES [Earl] BURTON: Guard, Sophomore, 5-10, a9;
? Charlottesville, Virginia
An offensive back as a freshman, he was shifted to the line during the
middle of spring practice and was impressive. A hard worker with a fine'
' attitude, he is expected to be a top reserve in 1968 and could become a
starter. Is quick and impressed coaching staff with his attitude and desire.
JOHN DANIEL BUTTS: Wingback, Junior, 5-10, 188, Jacksonville, Fla.
A transfer student who laid out in 1967, he was_a starter in winter'
drills until an ankle injury handicapped him. A very strong blocker anda
hard worker with a keen desire to play, he is a hard runner who will see
action this fall. Participated in track, cross country and gymnastics besides.
football in high school and served in student government in high school.
His hobby is sailing.
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JAMIE LOUIS CHARLIE OVERTON FELLA RHODES
MORRIS LYNWOOD [Lynn] CHERRY, JR.: End, Sophomore, 6-0, 180,
Durham, N.C.
A promising youngster who missed freshman football because of illness,
he needs to improve on blocking and tackling. Hopes to report in the fall
at about 190. A pre-med student majoring in psychology, he plans to
specialize in psychiatry. Two younger brothers, compete in football and
track in high school.
WILLARD HORACE [Butch] COLSON, JR.: Fullback, Junior, 5-10,
200, Elizabeth City, N.C.
Player of the year in the Southern Conference as a sophomore, he had a
good spring practice and showed improvement in his speed and blocking.
A very strong runner with excellent balance, he set a Southern Conference
record for rushing last year and is expected to be the key to the Pirate
offense this fall. A hard worker, he put much attention to his blocking
and passing in the spring, two areas where it was felt he could add to his
assets. With two more good years could re-write school and conference
rushing and scoring records. An All-America candidate of the first order.
RICHARD EUGENE [Richard] CORRADA: Wingback, Sophomore, 6-0,
175, Richmond, Va.
A wingback on the freshman team, he missed spring practice while
playing shortstop on the baseball team which went to the District il
NCAA playoffs. An end in high school, he won All-District and out-
standing lineman honors. Has good speed and an unusual desire to excel.
WILLIAM [Bill] ALFRED COTHREN: Fullback, Junior, 5-11, 196,
Statesville, North Carolina
He runs well and should be a relief fullback again this fall. Was also an
offensive back and an offensive fullback last year.
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WORTH SPRINGS BILL TUCKER DON TYSON -
STEVE DONELL [Steve] DAVIS: Guard, Sophomore, 6-1, 215, Raleigh,
N.C.
Came on surprisingly fast in spring practice after average freshman
season and seems ready to answer one of the problems left by graduating
defensive linemen. Although lacking experience, he showed tremendous
desire and will to work and is expected to be a starter this fall. An out-
standing athlete in high school, he lettered in football, basketball and
track.
JEFFERSON FRANKLIN [Jeff] DUDLEY: Rover Back, Senior, 6-2,
180, Swansboro, N.C.
A reserve end for two years, he was switched to rover back in the spring
and probably will start at that position in the fall. Eager and aggressive,
adapted to new position well and proved to be one of most pleasant
surprises of spring drills. A psychology major, he is very active member of
the campus Fellowship of Christian Athletes Chapter.
TERRY MANCE [Terry] EDMONDSON: Center, Sophomore, 5-11, 185,
: Fayetteville, N.C.
Had a very good spring practice and will be the No. 2 center behind
Bill Tucker. A fine snapper and effective blocker, he is expected to see
considerable action. A business administration major, he participated in
basketball and track besides football in high school.
JOHN AUSTIN [Johnny] ELROD: End, Sophomore, 5-11, 191, Norman,
Oklahoma
Strong, tough and durable, he likes to hit and is expected to develop
into a top-flight defensive end. A hard worker who needs to improve his
quickness and agility, he could be a starter in the fall. A well-travelled
youngster, he was born in Tennessee, has lived in Oklahoma and his parents
now reside in Austin, Tex. Although he lettered in baseball in high school,
he has concentrated on football at ECU.
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PAUL WEATHERSBEE GEORGE WHEELER BILLY WIGHTMAN
DWIGHT JAMES [Dwight] FLANAGAN: Wingback, Junior, 5-10, 170,
Edenton, N.C.
One of the quickest backs on the team, hell likely be a defensive
starter in 1968, although he could be the offensive wingback. Played a
great deal last season as a defensive back and improved considerably in
spring practice. Showed progress particularly in quickness and tackling
ability. Earned 15 letters in high school participating in football, basket-
ball, baseball and track. A physical education major, he plans to enter
the coaching field.
JIM FLOWE: End, Senior, 6-0, 216, Charlotte, N.C.
A regular at the fullback slot as a sophomore and a starter at defensive
end as a junior, he will probably start as defensive left end this season.
Strong and powerful, he has potential to be a good end this season.
STUART LEE GARRETT: Safety, Junior, 5-11, 160, Newport News, Va.
Played some on defense last fall but missed spring practice while playing
baseball. An All-State football player in high school, he earned nine
letters in three sports. Has the ability to play offense or defense and is ex-
pected to bid for a starting spot on the 1968 team in pre-season practice.
A chemistry major, he plans to become a dentist.
GEORGE THOMAS [George] GAY: Fullback, Senior, 5-11, 185,
Charlottesville, Virginia
The starting fullback in last year's opening game, he suffered a broken
ankle and still had not sufficiently recovered to participate in spring
practice. He is the best passer and fastest fullback on the squad and will
be alternated there in the fall and at tailback. Could figure promiently at
tailback when pre-season practice begins.
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DANNY WILMER BOB WITHROW
BENNETT J. [Ben] GRIEB: Guard, Senior, 6-0, 195, Alexandria, Va.
The most consistent lineman on the team, he makes few mistakes and
always grades high on assignments. Po ssesses unexhaustive desire and
enthusiasm and has the quickness to make up for lack of physical size.
Constantly works on perfecting finer techniques. A team leader, he is a
native of California, and didn't get seriously involved in football until he
reached East Carolina. Now admits he has a burning desire to excel at
game and efforts are reflected in constant improvement.
JAMES F. [Jim] GUDGER, JR.: Blocking Back, Junior, 6-1, 225,
Cullowhee, N.C. ;
Has the size and talent to be an outstanding blocking back-quarterback.
A good receiver and runner, he could be a starter in 1968. Has yet to
show maturity necessary to mark him as the No. 1 man in the demanding
position of quarterback. Showed considerable improvement in spring in
all phases of play and could make an important contribution to 1968
team. The son of Jim Gudger, Western Carolinas basketball coach, he is
an active member of the campus chapter of the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes.
ANTHONY LOUIS [Tony] GUZZO: Kicker, Sophomore, 5-10, 185,
Norfolk, Va.
An outstanding kicker in high school, knee injury slowed progress, but
could figure as placement kicker this fall.
JAMES DAVID [Ham] HAMILTON: Tackle, Senior, 5-11, 200, Orlando,
Florida
Strong and quick, he has a burning desire to excel and could be a first
class football player this fall. Had a good spring practice and may be a
starter on offense. A three-year fetterman in high school and an All-State
player, he visited East Carolina because a cousin was going to school here
and was so impressed he applied for a football scholarship and was
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DENNIS JOSEPH [Dennis] HEWSTON: Safety, Sophomore, 5-10, 180,
McKeesport, Pa.
A blocking back at the beginning of spring practice, he moved to safety.
Likes to hit people and is considered one of the most aggressive backs on
the team. Could see a lot of action in 1968.
ROBERT JOHN [Jaro] JARONCZYK: Guard, Junior, 6-4, 250, Norfolk,
Virginia
A fullback in high school and a defensive end in prep school, he worked
hard to get his weight down and improve quickness and agility. Hopes to
get down to 240 by the fall and could see action as a reserve.
STUART [Stu] LANEY: Guard, Junior, 6-1, 195, Wilmington, N.C.
A top reserve at inside tackle last fall, possesses outstanding ability and
is a likely starter. Has good speed and agility and is versatile enough to
play either guard or tackle.
PERRY WAYNE [Wayne] LINEBERRY: Tackle, Senior, 6-3, Wadesboro,
North Carolina
Was a starting defensive tackle last year and a candidate for post-season
honors this year. Had an excellent spring practice and staff considers him
one of outstanding interior linemen in conference. An All-America player
in high school, he is an avid hunter and hopes to play professional football
when he finishes East Carolina.
JAMES RUSSELL [Jamie] LOUIS: Tackle, Junior, 5-10, 195, Blacksburg,
Virginia
Won his letter last year as a member of the specialty squads and is the
type of boy the coaching staff likes to have around. He works hard and is
expected to play a great deal in 1968. A business major, his father is a
professor at Virginia Tech. He plans a career as a commercial airlines
pilot.
MIKE McCAFFERY: Guard, Junior, 5-9, 185, Richmond, Virginia
Out for football tor the first time at East Carolina in the spring, he
lacks experience, but showed a willingness to work and impressed the staff
with his hitting. May see action as a reserve during 1968 season.
BRYAN MCCLURE: Defensive Back, Junior, 5-11, 172, Charlotte, N.C.
Played as reserve tailback and defensive back last year. Before suffering
an ankle injury, he was looking fairly good as a defensive back in spring
drills. An aggressive tackler, he may see more action as a defensive back
than as a tailback, providing he recovers sufficiently from ankle injury.
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MICHAEL GEORGE [Mike] McGUIRK: Fullback, Junior, 6-1, 180,
Arlington, Va.
Starting wingback on the freshman team, he did not participate in
football as a sophomore, but came back to impress the staff during spring
practice this year. A hard runner, he is the best blocking fullback on the
team and will see action this fall. Earned 13 letters in high school partic-
pating in football, baseball, basketball and track.
MICHAEL M. [Mike] MILLS: Halfback, Sophomore, 5-11, 180,
Statesville, N. C.
Tailback on the freshman team, he worked primarily on defense in the
spring and may develop into a starter here. His brother Billy won letters
in football, track and wrestling at Davidson, captaining the latter two
teams, and his father was an All-Southern in football and baseball at
Davidson. A business major, he is interested in a career in banking,
insurance or real estate.
ALEX LEN [Mole] MONROE: Tackle, Sophomore, 5-11, 201, Aberdeen,
North Carolina
A starting defensive tackle on the freshman team he needs to improve
agility to become a starter. Durable and tough, he played every minute of
every game for Aberdeen High his junior and senior years.
JOHN P. MORRIS, JR.: Tackle, Sophomore, 6-3, 215, Norfolk, Va.
A nine-letter winner in high school, he was one of the most improved
linemen on the squad in spring practice and is expected to see action this
fall. Member of an athletic family, he is a biology major who plans to
study medicine. Might figure as a punter. Did kicking on freshman team
until injured an ankle.
CHARLES JAY [Charlie] OVERTON III: Blocking Back, Senior, 5-11,
190, Edenton, N.C.
A veteran who played in almost every game last year, expected to start _
at blocking back-quarterback. A good leader, he needs to improve his
blocking, but is effective. An All-State high-schooler, he is a physical
education major who plans to be a football coach.
LINK PAGE: End, Sophomore, 6-0, 180, Elm City, N.C.
A hard worker who likes to play and loves contact, he showed con-
siderable improvement during the spring and may see action as a reserve
this fall. Needs to improve blocking and agility.
THOMAS FLOYD [Tommy] PULLEY: End, Sophomore, 5-11, 185,
Durham, N. C.
One of fastest members of the end corps, he showed much improve-
ment in the spring. Steady and dependable, he is capable of aaking the
big play. Likes to hit and could develop into a fine football player.
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WILLIAM LEE [Fella] RHODES: Tailback, Senior, 5-10, 160,
Chesapeake, Va.
A defensive specialist last season and the owner of the school record
with an interception runback, he moved into the muddled tailback picture
about mid-way spring drills and will be given serious consideration for that
spot in pre-season practice. Throws well and is an elusive runner who
showed tremendous improvement as an offensive player in the spring.
PETE RIBBINS: End, Sophomore, 6-1, 190, Burlington, Ontario
Has size, speed and hands to be an outstanding football player. Fastest
end on team but needs experience and improvement in blocking and
tackling. A native of Belfast, Ireland, he has lived in London, England,
Malaysia, Kansas City and Toronto. His is a pre-dentistry major.
DAVID G. [Dave] ROBERTS: Tackle, Sophomore, 6-2, 198, Jacksonville,
North Carolina
A starter on the freshman team, he continued to improve in spring
practice and will see action this fall as a reserve. A biology major who
earned eight letters in high school athletics, he missed six spring practices
because of illness. Brother Irwin played at East Carolina before injury
ended career.
THOMAS WESLEY [Wes] ROTHROCK, JR.: Rover, Sophomore, 5-11,
180, Enfield, N.C.
Starting defensive back on the freshman team, he gained all-state
recognition and goes into pre-season drills as the No. 2 rover on the team.
He was handicapped in spring drills by a knee injury, but aggressiveness
indicates he will play a lot during 1968.
WILBUR RICHARD [Wilbur] SASSER, JR.: Guard, Sophomore, 5-11,
215, Goldsboro, N. C.
A three sport star in high school, has the size to become a good football
player. Enjoyed only a fair spring practice, but worked in summer to im-
prove skills. A member of the track team tintil spring drills began, he plans
to stay out for the full season next year.
WORTH SPRINGS: Tackle, Senior, 5-10, 208, Charlotte, N. C.
The best blocker on the team, he missed spring drills while concen-
trating on academics. A real hustler who is quick and mobile, he is out-
standing as a downfield blocker and is aggressive. Potentially the best
offensive lineman in recent years at East Carolina, he definitely is a
candidate for post-season honors. A key figure in the offensive picture
for 1968.
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EDWARD M. [Ed] SUMMERLIN: Fullback, Sophomore, 5-8, 184,
Tarboro, N. C.
Missed 1967 season due to illness, but came back in the spring and
worked hard. A very hard runner and tough, he needs experience and will
see action during the 1968 campaign.
CHARLES PERRY [Charles] SWANNER: End, Junior, 6-2, 202,
Edenton, N. C.
Won 11 letters in four sports in high school but has been hampered by a
shoulder injury since coming to East Carolina. Will play as a reserve in
1968.
JOHN C. [John] TESH: Tackle, Sophomore, 5-10, 195, Mount Airy, N.C.
A hard worker who showed improvement in the spring, he's a good
hitter who will see action as a reserve.
WILLIAM [Bill] TUCKER: Center, Junior, 6-3, 218, Albemarle, N. C.
An outstanding student, he showed tremendous improvement between
the close of the 1967 season and spring drills, gaining some 30 pounds and
losing none of his agility and quickness. The biggest center. East Carolina
has had since Coach Stasavich came and considered potentially the best
since that time. A hard worker, a fighter of the first order and a leader,
he's a candidate for post-season honors. Hes a B-plus pre-law student
majoring in history. His father played for Coach Stasavich at Lenoir-
Rhyne.
TIMOTHY ODELL [Tiny Tim] TYLER: Tackle, Sophomore, 6-2, 230,
Alexandria, Va.
Big, strong and tough, he ran as No. 2 outside tackle in the spring, but
has potential to move up. Had a good spring practice and is considered
future starter. :
DONALD WAYNE [Don] TYSON: Tackle, Junior, 6-0, 235, Fayetteville,
North Carolina
A starter as a sophomore last year, missed spring practice because of
_ second shoulder operation in two years. He won 12 letters in high school
and was the team's placement kicker last year. If second shoulder opera-
tion proves as successful as the first, he could be a great one. He worked
hard during summer to get into peak condition. Started out as No. 5
tackle on freshman team because of injury, but worked his way to front
and has been there ever since. A definite candidate for post-season honors.
PAUL WEATHERSBEE: Linebacker, Junior, 190, 6-0, Norwood, N.C.
A reserve most of last season, he started the final game and had a good
spring practice. The youngest of five children, he is a psychology major
and is expected to be a starter on the 1968 team at linebacker. A brother,
Stan, played freshman football at Appalachian and is a high school coach.
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GEORGE WAYNE [George] WHEELER: Tackle, Junior, 6-0, 230,
, Buena Vista, Va.
Started four games last year as sophomore and was named Southern
Conference lineman of the week for play against Richmond and Furman.
Also played an outstanding game against Davidson. Injured ankle early in
the spring and was hampered rest of the practice sessions. Working to im-
prove quickness and agility and is expected to be a standout this fall. A
candidate for post-season honors.
GEORGE WILLIAM [George] WHITLEY: Wingback, Sophomore, 5-9
165, Huntersville, N.C.
After only a so-so freshman season, he finished spring practice classi- .
fied as the most improved player on the squad. Has good speed and '
elusiveness and figures strongly in the picture as a possible starter in the
fall.
WILLIAM C. [Bill] WIGHTMAN: Tailback, Junior, 5-10, 175, Graham,
North Carolina
Played more defense than anything else last season and could be a
starter in the secondary in 1968 if he doesn't start at tailback. One of
several players considered for the starting job at tailback, he is the fastest
man on the squad, is a good open field runner and has a strong arm. Needs
to improve his passing, but has the natural ability to succeed departed
Neal Hughes who starred at that position last fall. Was the punter in 1967
and is expected to be again this year.
DANNY WAYNE [Danny] WILMER: End, Junior, 6-3, 224, Buena Vista,
Virginia
Tremendous potential with good hands and size for tight end position.
One of the hardest hitters on the team, needs to improve agility and block-
ing. Improvement last season was impeded because he suffered ruptured
appendix and lost 36 pounds before starting recovery. An All-State player
in high school, he could become a starter.
ROBERT PHILLIP WITHROW: End, Senior, 185, 6-2, Dayton, Ohio
__ Switched from split end to tight end in the spring he showed particular '
improvement in his blocking and is counted on for a good season. After a
knee operation following spring of 1967, came back to see some service as
a reserve. Caught three passes, two for touchdowns. Has good speed and
likely will be a starter. Brother Cal earned All-America recognition at
Kentucky as a center.
GERALD WAYNE WRENN: End, Sophomore, 6-0, 175, Danville, Va.
An offensive end and defensive rover back, he also is a punter. Likely
to see action this fall as a reserve. Has good speed. A track man, he
averaged 46.7 as a punter in high school and once kicked the ball 80 yards
in a game.
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Preteens
First Game September 14
At Ficklen Stadium [20,000] , Greenville, N.C., 7:30 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-0, L-1, T-0
Parsons College - Fairfield, lowa. Enrollment - 2,400
Colors - Green and White. Nickname - Wildcats. Athletic Director -
Wayne Williamson.
Conference: Independent
Publicity Director: Tom Gevas
-Head Coach - Wayne Williamson. Assistants - Paul Read, Duane Banks,
Franklin Falks. Business Manager - Duane Banks. Trainer - Benjamin
[Pinky] Hyands.
1968 Outlook: Coach Wayne Williamson, in his first year as head
coach at Parsons College, has 24 lettermen returning from last year's team
that posted a 6-3-1 record.
After the spring game, it appeared that the team's major strength
would lie in the line, but the backfield, with a sprinkling of experience and
several fine looking sophomores, could be explosive.
Rich Pavlisko, senior quarterback, Ed Tuttle, senior running back,
Jim McKoy, a junior running back and John Patrick, junior running back,
all have speed and Pavlisko is a fine passer.
Offensively, the Wildcats will lack experienced depth, particularly at
quarterback, but there is experience, size and speed in the line as well as
depth.
Tackles Jerry Campbell, 245, and Chester Nemphos, 250, and Mac
Stewart, a 245-pounder who plays tackle and guard, are the three top
interior linemen.
Among the newcomers who figure to play prominent roles during
the 1968 season are Albert Grayson, who gained 79 yards rushing in the
spring game, Henry Copeland, a 215-pound sophomore fullback and John
Lanier, another 215-pounder who alternates in the backfield and at end.
1968 Schedule 1967 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 14 - East Carolina [A] PA OPP
Sept. 21 - N.E. Missouri State [A] Q East Tennessee i)
Sept. 28 - Tennessee State [H] 49 N.E. Missouri 7
Oct. 5 - Los Angeles State [A] 19 California State 3
Oct. 19 - Kentucky State [A] 24 ~-s Lincoln 7
Oct. 26 - Lincoln University [H] 31 Weber State 14
Nov. 2 - Northwood of. Texas [H] 26 ~=- East Carolina 27
Nov. 9 - Cameron State [H] 27 Idaho University 28
Nov. 16 - Quantico Marines [H] 24 Idaho State 0
10 Quantico Marines 12
23 Richmond 0
William and Mary
Second Game September 21
At Ficklen Stadium [20,000] , Greenville, N.C., 2:00 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-O0, L-1, T-1
William and Mary College - Williamsburg, Va. Enrollment - 3,200
Colors - Green, Gold, Silver. Nickname - Indians. Athletic Director -
H. Lester Hooker, Jr.
Conference: Southern
Publicity Director: Barry G. Fratkin
Head Coach: Marv Levy. Assistants: Joseph Teefey, Ralph Pucci, Don
Roby, Bobby Ross, Larry Peccatielio. Trainer: Mont Linkenauger.
1968 Outlook: Marv Levy's fifth William and Mary football team is
missing many of the stars who gave the Indians three successive winning
seasons, but the Tribe has enough depth to have a solid football team in
1968.
All-SC as a sophomore, split end Jim Cavanaugh caught 48 passes
last year and Ted Zychowski, the Indians all around tight end, caught 25
more to give the Indians a pair of highly respected receivers.
Tailback Jeff Lund was the Indians biggest ground gainer the
second half of the season, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Wingback Terry
Morton caught 10 passes and carried for 232 yards
The Indians should have more size in both the offensive and de-
fensive lines but Dave Holland, Alvin Cheatham and Charlie Jackson must
plug the large gaps left by the graduation of fine linebackers Adin Brown
and Terry O Toole.
Other top returnees include tackle Ralph Beatty, tackle Burt Waite,
defensive end Ward Ellis, and defensive halfback Jimmy Barton.
Chief concern in the Indian teepee is finding a quarterback to direct
the attack. Blessed with Darragh and Madden for three years, Levy has no
experienced quarterbacks to choose from. Jimmy Laycock, the best fresh-
man quarterback two years ago, and Ray Barger, last year s backup man,
have the inside track.
1968 Schedule 1967 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 21 - East Carolina [A] W&M OPP
Sept. 28 - Virginia Tech [H] 38 Quantico 7
Oct. 5 - Pittsburgh [A] 7 E. Carolina 27
Oct. 12 - Ohio University [H] 7 Virginia Tech. 31
Oct. 19 - West Virginia [A] 12 Vanderbilt 14
Oct. 26 - VMI [A] 33... VM. 2. 28
Nov. 2 - Villanova [H] 25 Ohio University 22
Nov. 9 - Syracuse [A] 27. + Navy 16
Nov. 16 - The Citadel [H] 24 ~The Citadel 0
Nov. 23 - Richmond [A] 16 West Virginia 16
7 Richmond 16
al iit a2\ia o iT g
Third Game September 28
At Tech Stadium [23,000] , Rushton, La., 7:30 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-O, L-0, T-0
Louisiana Tech - Rushton, La. Enrollment - 7,500
Colors: Red and White. Nickname: Bulldogs. Athletic Director -
Joe Aijillet.
Conference: Gulf States
Publicity Director: To be named.
Head Coach: Maxie Lambright. Assistants: Tony Misita, Pat Collins,
Mickey Slaughter, E.J. Lewis, Pat Patterson, Jim Mize.
Athletic Business Manager: Joe Aillet. Trainer: Glenn Tilley
1968 Outlook: Louisiana Tech should be somewhat improved in
Maxie Lambright's second year as head coach if, for no other reason, the
coach and his staff will be more familiar with the players. The potent
passing attack of last season could return. It's centered around junior qb
Terry Bradshaw and top receivers Tommy Spinks [who broke all school
receiving records], Ken Liberto and Larry Brewer. The running game
should be better and provide better balance. There is good depth among
the running backs. Defensively, where the Bulldogs collapsed in the
second half of 1967 season, there are still problems. There is a lack of
depth and size in both lines, but especially on defense. The defensive
backs are still young, but have experience. The schedule is tough--five
major opponents and the rugged GSC foes. Tech opens with Mississippi
State at Starkville Sept. 21, and also faces East Carolina, Southern
Mississippi, Lamar Tech and New Mexico State.
1968 Schedule 1967 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 21 - Mississippi State [A] LA OPP
Sept. 28 - East Carolina U. [H] 34 Delta State 7
Oct. 5 - McNeese State [H] 12 McNeese State 20
Oct. 12 - S.W. Louisiana [A] 14 Southwestern Louisiana 20
Oct. 19 - Northwestern State [A] 6 Arkansas State 3
Nov. 2 - Southern Mississippi [A] QO Northwestern State 7
Nov. 9 - S.E. Louisiana [H] 7 New Mexico State 48
Nov. 16 - Lamar Tech [A] 21 Southeastern Louisiana 27
Nov. 23 - N.E. Louisiana [A] 41 Lamar Tech 31
Nov. 28 - New Mexico State [H] 14 Northeast Louisiana 21
7 Southern Mississippi 58
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BOTT AGES Mississippi
| Fourth Game October 5
At University Stadium [16,000], Hattiesburg, Miss., 7:30 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-1, L-0, T-0
Southern Mississippi University: Hattiesburg, Miss. Enrollment: 8,000
Colors: Black and Gold. Nickname: Southerners. Athletic Director:
Reed Green.
Conference: Independent.
Publicity Director: Ace Cleveland.
Head Coach: Thad [Pie] Vann. Assistants: Barney Poole, Doug Barfield,
James Berry, Hamp Cook, Don Owens. Athletic Business Manager: Reed
Green. Assistant Athletic Director: Pete Taylor. Trainer: Larry
Harrington.
1968 Outlook: Coach Pie Vann will build his 20th team around 29
returning 1967 lettermen and one '66 veteran who missed last year due to
injuries. Four defensive starters and five offensive starters are among the
17 lettermen who have departed since the 6-3 season of 1967.
3 Vann's main assets will be more backfield depth and better overall
speed. His major concern will be a lack of experienced line depth.
Quarterback Tommy Boutwell, returning starter, should be the top
triggerman in a much improved aerial game, with lettermen Danny Haley
[split end] and Toby Vance [tight end] and Johnny Johnson [halfback] ,
and sophomore flash Billy Mikel [split end] as chief receivers.
Boutwell, Johnson, junior fullback Frank Johnston, and holdover
sophomore Larry Moulton are strong runners.
The offensive line suffered heavily when the top three tackles grad-
uated, but starting guards Blanchard Braud and !hor Kondrat return, and
center Hank Autry will move into the limelight.
Defensively, the backfield is back intact--led by safety Steve Fore,
who intercepted seven passes in 1967. Middle guard Rex Barnes ranks
with the best in Dixie, with linebacker Mike Battles another good one.
Sophomore Mike Craft will make the first defensive unit, replacing depart-
ed standout Gene Bachman.
1968 Schedule 1967 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 21 - S.E. Louisiana College [A] USM OPP
Sept. 28 - Alabama [A] � 10 The Citadel 7
Oct. 5 - East Carolina Univ. [H] 20 Southeastern Louisiana 7
Oct. 12 - Mississippi State [A] 3 Alabama 25
Oct. 19 - University of Miss. [A] 48 Tampa" dee |
Oct. 26 - Memphis State U. [A] _ 21 Mississippi State 14
Nov. 2 - Louisiana Tech [H] , 14 Mississippi 23
Nov. 9-San Diego State [A]. | 8 Memphis State 24
Nov. 16 -. Univ. of Richmond [H] 19 Richmond id 4
Nov. 23 - Univ. of Tampa [A] 58 Louisiana Tech 7
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Fifth Game October 26
At Ficklen Stadium [20,000] , Greenville, N.C., 7:30 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-5, L-4, T-0
Richmond University: Richmond, Va. Enrollment: 7,000
Colors: Red and Biue. Nickname: Spiders. Athletic Director: Frank
Jones.
Conference: Southern
Publicity Director: Walt Drewry.
Head Coach: Frank Jones. Assistants: Dale Haupt, Jim Tait, Dick Lage,
Jim McGinnis, Ray Tate. Athletic Business Manager: Hal Hayes. Trainer:
Leonard McNeal.
1968 Outlook: The 1968 Richmond football team will be quicker,
faster, larger, have more depth and should be better than last year's club.
But, it will be young with 31 sophomores on the squad. Missing is most of
the offensive line including All-Southern Guard Terry Crum, but Eddie
Barnes, shifted from tackle, should solve the center problem and new-
comers show promise at other positions.
Although All-Southern Tackle Dave Delgado and Linebacker Wayne
Collins and Defensive Back Dennis Wiley, both of whom made the second
All-Southern are gone a good nucleus returns from the defensive unit
which ranked second in the conference last season.
Chief loss was Mike Bragg who was one of the nation's outstanding
punters. However, we believe Sophomore Jim Livesay will be a capable
punter.
Quarterback Buster O'Brien, Split End Walker Gillette and Middle
Guard Dick Irvin are considered players of All-America caliber. O'Brien
is a smart field general and excellent passer [completed 101 passes for
1,242 yards last season to break his own school record]. Gillette has great
hands, good speed and all the moves [51 receptions for 702 yards for
school mark] and was All-Southern his first season. Irvin is rugged, has
speed, quickness, agility, is extremely hard to block and is a fine tackler.
A better running game to go with the fine passing is expected and there-
fore a better balanced attack.
1968 Schedule 1967 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 14 - Toledo [A] R OPP
Sept. 21 - West Virginia [A] West Viraini
Sept. 28 - Davidson [H] : = "a bid one a
Oct. 5 - Open ast Carolina 23
Oct. 12 - The Citadel [A] 3 V.M.I. 0
Oct. 19 - Furman [H] 24. Davidson 17
Oct. 26 - East Carolina [A] 42 Furman 14
Nov. 2- VMI [H] 14 Virginia Tech 45
Nov. 9 - Virginia Tech [A] 7 Southern Miss. 19
Nov. 16 - Southern Miss. [A] 20 'The Citadel 3
Nov. 23 - William & Mary [H] 16 William & Mary 7
QO Parsons 23
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Sixth Game November 2
At Sirrine Stadium [12,000] , Greenville, S.C., 7:30 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-2, L-3, T-0
Furman University: Greenville, S.C. Enrollment: 1,700
Colors: Purple and White. Nicknames: Paladins. Athletic Director:
Lyles Alley.
Conference: Southern
Sports Publicity Director: Bobby Batson.
Head Coach: Bob King. Assistants: Billy Canty, Bob Hitch, Don Kemp,
Hayden Hayes. Trainer: Gary Meredith.
1968 Outlook: Coach Bob King once again expects to field a potent
offense, but like 1967 when the Paladins finished with a 5-5 record, the
defense likely will be porous again.
Returning are seven offensive starters, including the explosive pass-
ing combination of Clyde Hewell at Quarterback and Robbie Hahn at end.
On defense, however, only five starters will return, leaving several key
positions to be manned by sophomores.
Besides Hewell and Hahn, the Paladins also have junior fullback Joe
Street, who gained 693 yards last year, and senior Jimmy Jordan, also a
fine pass receiver, in the back field.
Key defensive figures will be linebackers Tommy Broadwell and
Dick Collins, tackles Bernie Lanigan and George Veal and end Harvey
Baugess.
Despite the loss of several players on the defensive unit and the fact
that four or five sophomores will be in the starting lineup in 1968, Coach
King feels the defense will be better than in 1967.
The Paladins gained 3,199 yards on offense last year while giving up
3,623.
"There's one thing for sure," Coach King says. 'We'll be throwing
the ball a lot again." 7
1968 Schedule 1967 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 14 - Mississippi College [A] F OPP
Sept. 21- Presbyterian [H] 42 Mars Hill 0
Sept. 28 - Wofford [A] 15 Mississippi College 6
Oct. 5 - The Citadel [H] 22 Davidson 45
Oct. 12 - Open Date 21 #�4Wofford 21
Oct. 19 - Richmond [A] 14 Richmond University 42
Oct. 26 - Davidson [A] 13. Tampa University 39
Nov. 2 - East Carolina [H] 38 Lehigh University 15
Nov.9-Samford [H] 29 East Carolina University 34
Nov. 16 - Chattanooga [A] 28 Samford University 42
Nov. 23 - Open Date 14 +The Citadel 6
Nov. 28 - Wofford [H]
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Seventh Game November 9
At Ficklen Stadium [20,000] , Greenville, N.C., 2:00 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-3, L-1, T-0
Tampa University: Tampa, Fla. Enrollment: 1,950
Colors: Red and Black. Nickname: Spartans. Athletic Director:
Sam Bailey.
Conference: Independent.
Sports Publicity Director: Johnny Barker.
Head Coach: Fran Curci. Assistants: Robert Carlton, Charley Bailey,
George Macintyre, Rick Gillis, Rueben Mills, Dave Anders. Trainer:
Charley Hawkes.
1968 Outlook: Under new Head Coach Fran Curci, the Spartans
are optimistic about a winning season in 1968. With a loss of only 10
lettermen and with 31 returnees, indications are that the Spartans will
fare well with their ambitious 1968 schedule which includes Miss. State
of the SEC.
Emphasis will be on the passing game featuring QB Jim Del Gaizo
and a host of fine receivers.
The defense up front is formidable and one of the strong points of
the Spartans' overall game. The forward wall is led by Captain Ron Brown
Tackle Dick Nittinger and guard Russ Edge.
Several newcomers are expected to boost team speed.
1968 Schedule 1968 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 21 - Univ. of Cal. at Santa T OPP
Barbara [A] s wey 13
Sept. 28 - Akron [H] O Akron 0
Oct. 5 - Tulane [A] QO So. Mississippi 48
Oct. 12 - Cincinnatti [A] 0 Tulsa 77
Oct. 19 - E. Michigan [H] 39 Furman ~ 13
Oct. 26 - Miss. State [H] 0 Tennessee 38
Nov. 2 - No. Michigan [H] 20 Chattanooga 16
Nov. 9 - E. Carolina [A] 7S. Dakota State 14
Nov. 16 - So. Illinois [H] 7 Indiana State i)
Nov. 23 - So. Mississippi [H]
Wlarshall
Eighth Game November 16
At Ficklen Stadium [20,000], Greenville, N.C., 2:00 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-O0, L-1, T-0
Marshall University: Huntington, W. Va. Enrollment: 8,500
Colors: Kelly Green and White. Nickname: Thundering Herd. Athletic
Director: Eddie Barrett.
Conference: Mid-America.
Sports Publicity Director: Bob Campbell.
Head Coach: Perry Moss. Assistant Coaches: Deke Brackett, Jim Moss,
Ken Cooper, Pete Kondos, Red Dawson. Athletic Business Manager:
Charles Kautz. Trainer: Ed Prelaz:
1968 Outlook: Marshall's new head coach Perry Moss faces the
same ten teams in 1968 that defeated the Thundering Herd in 1967. He
has 24 lettermen returning, losing 18 to graduation. Eighteen rookies
move up from a small freshmen squad.
Two quarterbacks return, but a sophomore, Don Swisher, is likely to
get the starting job. Last season's tough defensive backfield is back, with
some sophomores pressing for the jobs. Juniors Greg Gikas and Bob
Crabtree have moved from the offensive to defensive line, apparently to
great advantage.
Last year's leading rusher, Charlie '"Choo-Choo' Jones has been con-
verted to flanker. Of the top running backs, Dan Slusher, Jim Shook, Ed
Kliner, and Dick Carter only Shook has lettered.
The same problem of building a consistent offensive line is the
Herd's chief concern for 1968.
1968 Schedule 1967 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 14 - Morehead [H] M OPP
Sept. 21 - Ohio Univ. [A] 6 Morehead 30
Sept. 28 - Toledo [A] 14 Ohio 48
Oct. 5 - Xavier [A] 7 Toledo 14
Oct. 12 - Miami [H] QO Xavier 7
Oct. 19 - Louisville [H] 6 Miami 48
Oct. 26 - Western Michigan [H] 7 Louisville 43
Nov. 2 - Bowling Green [A] 10 Western Michigan 42
Nov. 9 - Kent State [H] 7 Bowling Green 9
Nov. 16 - East Carolina [A] 2 Kent State 41
13. East Carolina 29
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NO
C; ixadel
Ninth Game November 23
At Johnson Hagood Stadium [22,500], Charleston, Rae
2:00 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-2, L-4, T-0
The Citadel: Charleston, S.C. Enrollment: 2,200.
Colors: Blue and White. Nickname: Bulldogs. Athletic Director:
Edward L. Teague.
Conference: Southern.
Publicity Director: Bill Hallman.
Head Coach: Jim [Red] Parker. Assistants: Harold Steelman, Bob
Gatling, Hank Witt, Chal Port, Dwight Adams, Oval Jaynes, Don Murry.
Athletic Business Manager: Arthur Hogan. Trainer: Roy Don Wilson
1968 Outlook: Defensively, the Bulldogs should reach their top
performance in 1968. John Small [6'4'", 230] and Jackie Zorn [5'8", 170]
combine to give The Citadel the best linebacking combination in the
Southern Conference. The defense is aggressive and experienced. Last
year their problem was rushing the passer. Much time and effort was spent
during spring practice to improve the pass rush and containment.
Offensively, Jim McMillan, second-team All Conference tailback, has
recovered from a shoulder operation and appears to be set to break most
of the school's offensive records. For McMillan to become really effective
the Bulldogs must have another good running back. If Offensive Coach
Bob Gatling finds a promising fullback the offense could be tough.
Overall The Citadel, while playing a tough schedule, should improve
On last season's 5 and 5 record.
1968 Schedule 1967 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 21 - Army [A] CIT OPP
Sept. 28 - Lehigh [H] 7 So. Mississippi 10
Oct. 5 - Furman [A] 17. Wofford 7
Oct. 12 - Richmond [H] 42 U.of Maine 14
Oct. 19 - V.M.1. [H] 20 Arkansas State University 7
Oct. 26 - Chatanooga [A] a VET 22
Nov. 2 - Davidson [A] 28 Davidson 7
Nov. 9 - West Virginia [H] 21. +East Carolina University 19
Nov. 16 - William & Mary [A] O William & Mary 24
Nov. 23 - East Carolina [H] 3. U.of Richmond 20
6 Furman 14
Eas PAs oe
Tenth Game November 30
At University Stadium [6,200], Johnson City, Tenn., 2:00 P.M.
SERIES RECORD: W-0, L-0, T-0
East Tennessee University: Johnson City, Tenn. Enrollment: 10,000
Colors: Blue and Gold. Nickname: Buccaneers. Athletic Director:
John Robert Bell.
Conference: Ohio Valley.
Publicity Director: Bill Captain.
Head Coach: John Robert Bell. Assistants: Buddy Bennett, Tom Pugh,
Roy Frazier, L.T. Helton, Emory Hale. Trainer: Jerry Robertson.
1968 Outlook: East Tennessee expects to field a team that is vastly
improved over the one which posted a 3-6-1 record in 1967. The Bucs
again will have a rugged defensive unit and the coaching staff feels the
offense will be better by 50 percent.
Only five starters are missing from the first 22 of last year with eight
defensive stalwarts returning from the unit that was ranked third in the
Ohio Valley Conference. Missing are both defensive ends and one line-
backer on the defensive unit, while the offense lost only the two starting
tackles.
Offensively, the only losses in the backfield were fullback Bill Droke,
an occasional starter and reserve quarterback Fred Walton. At quarterback
Larry Graham, a 5-11, 180-pound sophomore, is expected to be improved
with a year's experience and there is depth in ability, if not experience in
Bill Casey, another sophomore, and Chip Osborne, a freshman.
Overall, the squad has good size and speed.
1968 Schedule 1967 Schedule and Scores
Sept. 28 - Eastern Kentucky [A] E.T. , OPP
Oct. 5 - Western Kentucky [H] O Parsons 0
Oct. 12 - Tennessee Tech [H] 7 Eastern Kentucky 35
Oct. 19 - Chattanooga [A] 3 Western Kentucky 6
Oct. 26 - Murray [A] 22 Tennessee Tech - 43
Nov. 2 - Quantico Marines [A] 14 Chattanooga | 1
Nov. 9 - Morehead [H] 8 = Murray 7
Nov. 16 - Middle Tenn. [A] SEE ne .
Nov. 23 - Austin Peay [H] _ en :
: 4 26 Middle Tennessee 36
Nov. 30 - East Carolina [H] 37 Austin Peay 0
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Meuse. se oe SS ESS ee RR eee
Location . .....- + +s �+ .~ Greenville, North Carolina
Dede ee a a a ee ee ee
Enrollment. ..... .-..- + + + + 9,538 On Campus Students
Comes. a es _ tla ees
Members. . . Seo, - tains, The Citadel, Furman University,
William and Mary, George Washington University, Richmond
Davidson, Virginia Military Institute
Tee Clos � 2S CS ee eS ae ee ae ee
Nike 3 eS ee ee i Barco neers
Student Paper. . . - . - - � � + + + + + �+ East Carolinian
STAFF
Athletic Director. . ..-- +--+ + + + + + Clarence Stasavich
Faculty Chairman . . . . -.--- =- + + + JohnO. Reynolds
Business Manager. . . . - - +--+ + + + + + Maurice Allen
Sports Information Director . . . . . - . - ~ ~ �John Hendrix
Director of Aquatics . . . ..- =. + + + + + Dr. Ray Martinez
Team Physician . . . . - - +--+ + + + ~~ Dr. Howard H. Gradis
aie Se ee as ees Se eS . . . Terry Wills
Football Coach . . . Sy yo. a Clarence Stesevich
Assistant F ootball Coach ge ee Sl, ae A
Assistant Football Coach . . . . =. +. +. +. + =WHenry Vansant
Assistant Football Coach . . . . =. =. +. ~~ Harold Bullard
Assistant Football Coach . . . . =. - - + + ~~ Bob Gantt
Freshman Football Coach. . . ..- - +--+ + + + �+ Bill Cain
Sei ttet fake ek eee ee TO eee
Assistant Basketball Coach. . . . . =. - + + + + Kirk K. Stewart
Dubai Conk 6 oe et eS Ee. Se eee
Assistant Baseball Coach . ...- .- =. - - + + ++ George Williams
at foam: OSs Se ee ee eee
Sesce Coneh=:- 5 5. 2 ae 2 ee i ES ee eee
Wrestling Coach . . . . - - + + + + + +.+ + Sohn Welborn
Swimming Coach. . . . . 2. +--+ + + +. + �s+ Ray Sehart
Tebele (seek eee eee
Cet feat | oe en SS oe el eee eee
Athletic Deparment Secretaries . . . Earline Hollis
Elaine Worthington and Cecelia Austin
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1967 VARSITY STATISTICS
*Not included in no. caught' � OPP 69 684
OVERALL 8-2 PASS INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVE. TD
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE 4-1 Glaettli } 40 � 400.0
Wheeler 1 (@) 0.0 0 \
RESULTS SITE ATTEND Hicks 5 76 15.2 1
William & Mary 27-7 W Away 4,000 Hughes 1 8 8.0 0
Richmond 23-7 W Away 8,000 Rhodes 2 62 31.0 1
Davidson 42-17. W Away 9,700 Bullock 4 15 3.8 0
Southern Illinois 21-8 W Home 14,500 Flowe 1 20 20.0 0
Louisville 18-13 W Home 11,118 ECU TOTALS 15 221 m7 2
Parsons 27-26 W Away 9,000 OPP TOTALS 8 64 8.0: 0
. The Citadel 19-21 L Home 17,211 ime
Furman 34-29 W Home 9,123
Ment Teac sabes 1337 L Home 12553 PUNTING NO YDS BLKD RET AVE.K AVER.R- EFF
Marshall 29-13 W Away 4,500 Wightman 53 1896 0 200 Soe 4.4 31.4
Boaz 2 |; 17 38.5 8.5 30.0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS ECUTOTAL 55 1973 0 250 35.9 4.5 31.4
RUSHING CAR GN LOSS NET AVE. OPP TOTAL 64 2298 0 404 35.9 6.3 29.6
Young 29 195 24 170 5.9
ie! ro = = oF 7 PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVE TD
Gravatt 35 99 40 59 1.7 Hicks 2 7 3.5 0
Hughes 159 851 172 679 4.3 Rhodes 2 6 3.0 0
Colson 252 4404.20 - 1136 4.9 Hughes 9 132 14.7 0
McClure 1 1 fe) 1 1.0 Garrett 4 55 13.8 0
Flanagan 5 29 0 29 5.8 Bullock 14 146 10.4 0
Wightman 5 2 62 "1 -0.2 Flanagan 9 58 6.4 0
Flowe 12 47 0 47 3.9 ECU TOTALS 40 404 10.1 0
Rhodes 1 S79 5 5.0 OPP TOTALS 32 250 7.8 0
Cothren 17 39 �6 33 1.9
Center Pass 3 0 63 63 -21.0 KICKOFFS NO YDS RET AVE.K. AVE.R. AVE.EFF
ECU TOTALS 571 2685 367 2318 4.1 Gudger 11 489 186 444 169 275
OPP TOTALS 398 1802 389 1413 3.6 Wheeler 31 1386 515 44.7 166 28.1
PASSING ATT CMP INT PCT YDS TD pit Tdi thos hie oe
Young 22 12 0 55 128 1 ECU TOTAL 47 2098 767 44.6 16.3 28.3
Grant 10 5 1 50 153 4 OPP TOTAL 37 1839 610 49.7 16.5 33.2
McClure 3 0 1 0 os
ating = : : a - : KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVE. TD
oison .
Wightman 1 =O 0 CO in powgattgg 9
Cothren L EP ne Pe Bullock ae 0
ECU TOTAL 173 as. 8 � 8174935 �13 Gomcts 3 62 31.0 0
OPP TOTAL 211 104 15 491464 7 Flanagan 15-322 215 0
McClure 1 14 14.0 0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS RUSH PASS TOTAL G.AVE. - wightman 1 5 5.0 0
Young [7] 51 170 128 298 42.6 Grant 1 16 16.0 0
Gay [1] 9 37 0 37 37.0 ECU TOTALS 30 610 20.3 0
Grant [10] 53 187 153 340 34.0 OPP TOTALS 45 767 17.0 2
Gravatt [10] 35 59 0 59 5.9
Hughes [10] 283 679 805 1484 148.4 Conv. Att Conv Md
Colson [10] 264 381135 48 1183 118.3 SCORING TD RP KRC K FG TP
McClure [4] 4 I 0 1 0.3 Withrow 2 00 000 000 12
Flanagan [10] 5 29 0 29 2.9 Pueadls 0 00 290 0 241-5 27
Wightman [10] 6 4 0 1 0.1 es
olson 15 +O @1.90 82624
Flowe [10] 12 47 0 47 4.7 4 :
ughes 7 3-3 -00�0 000. 42.
Cothren [10] 18 33 1 34 3.4 Elana : =o eee sens
gan
Center Pass 4 -63 0 -63 -6.3 Grant 3 00 000 000 18
ECU TOTALS 744 2318 1135 3453 345.3 Hicks 2e enh One. @
OPP TOTALS 609� 1418 1464 2877 287.7 Adkins 400 000 000 24
PASS RECEIVING CGT YDS A.CATCH TD conve Rhodes apy Good ee
Withrow 3 31 10.3 2 0 Schnurr 2 00 001 000 14
Grant 19 206 10.8 2 0 ECU TOTAL 37 4 3 301 1 241-5 253
Adkins 19 328 17.30 4 0 OPP TOTAL 25 1 5 191 2 162-6 178
Flanagan 2 23 tt 1 0
Gravatt 15 145 9.7 0 0
Schnurr 16 293 wy Ge 1 FIRST DOWNS - FUMBLES NO LOST
Overton 4 11 2.8 2 0 ECU 175 ECU 23 8
Hughes 7 112� 64. 2 OPP 150 OPP. 23 8
: Colson 3 56 18.7 0 0
ECU TOTALS .88 1135 129 13 1 PENALTIES, � NO YDS
OPP. TOTALS 104 1464... 14.1 7 2 ECU 71 624
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FRESHMEN
RUSHING CAR GN LOSS NET AVE. PASS RECEIVING CGT. YDS A.CATCH TD CONV.
Burton - oo ae ey a Corrada 12 211 17.6 q: 4
; Mills o..27� 6 mm -24 Ribbins 8 246 308 |
Rothrock 32. 1469 #1 #168 # #63 Brill . - a 2A ed,
Letcher 28 2 82 2.9 Brown 2 23 11.5 o 60
Whitley 14 64 7 57 4.1 Page 1 15 15.0 . Be..
Corrada 13 5 3 534.1 Adams, F. 1 5 5.0 0 oO
Myers 4 27 0 27 6.8 Mills 1 4 40 0 60
Hickson 11 41 16 6% 23 ECU TOTALS 30 542 18.1 yoy
Brill 3 18 #0 18 6.0 OPP TOTALS 44 488 11.1 zo �
Callaham 3 11 0 11 x. a
ECU TOTAL 247 1021 130 891 3.6 PASS INTERCEPT NO. YDS AVE.RET. TD
OPPTOTAL 168 551 91 460 2.7 Hickson $ 342542
Rothrock 2 79 38.5 1
Moorehead 2 22 11.0 0
PASSING ATT COMP INT PCT YDS TD roots : ::*.
Mills 54 25 3 46 460 2 pon 1 0 a
Myers 14 3 2 as ECU TOTALS 10 152 15.2 1
Whitley 1 1 0 100 15 0 OPP TOTALS 6 57 95 1
Burton 1 1 QO 100 4 0
- : : = " PUNTING NO YDS~ BLKD AVE.
etcner 4
Hickson 3 0 i e al 7 po -
ECU TOTAL 75 30 6 40 S42 2 ial 3 100 a
OPP TOTAL 98 44 10 45 488 3 siete eee . en
ECUTOTAL 26 995 os .
TOTALOFFENSE PLAYS RUSH PASSTOTAL GAVE OPP TOTAL 34 1300 t
Mills [5] 120 224 460 684 137 PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVE.TD
Rothrock {2] 32 169 0 169 85 Moorehead 6 18 3.0 0
Myers [2] 18 27 63 90 45 Rietene 3 11 37 0
Letcher [3] 29 82 0 82 27 or : . --_-ws
Whitley [4] 15 57 15 72 18 caters. 2 4 62 4
Corrada [5] Ss . & ae. ' OPPTOTALS 14 85 6.1 0
Hickson [3] 14 25 0 25 8
odd ie : a : = KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YDS AVE.R TD
ECU TOTAL [5] 322 891 542 1433 287 eet . : es piaed :
OPP TOTAL [5] 266 460 488 #948 �~# 190 - , eens
Burton 2 37 18.5 0
FUMBLES RECOVERED NO. TD Ay aaa . = 2.
Pulley :. 7 Fie 2
Doll [DG} 2 0 Lynch t 6: @e..2
Ryan (OT) 2 0 ECU 12 258 215 0
Wise [DE] 2 1 opp 15 250 167 O
Austin {WB} 1 1 Conv. att Conv Md
- met ; ; SCORING TD R P KRPKFG TOT
net [DT] ; 9 Rothrock 5 � 6 6000 66 3
Corrada 2 0 1 001000 13
Moorehead [DE] 1 0 Mills 2 * 9 0 8080 66 8
Sasser [DG] 1 0 Burton | @8-@ 866888 2
ECU TOTALS 12 2 Whitley 1 �0� � 685900. 8
OPP TOTALS & 0 Wise 1 8 -@5 0666 6: �
Austin 1 0 0 0000 0-0 6
Guzzo 0 0 0 4002 4-1 5
Letcher 0 1 0 2.1 8:2 4346 4
Davis 0 0 0 2 - OOD Y 38 1
TEAM STATISTICS
ECU OPP
First Downs 61 45
Yds Rushing 891 460
Yds Passing 542 488
Total Offense 1433 948
Passes [Att-Comp] 75-30 98-44
Passes Int. by 1 6
Punts [No.-Ave.] 26-39.8 34-39.4
Fumbles [No.-Lost] 16-6 16-12
Yds. Penalized No. 374([35] 170 [16]
346117
1967 [8-2-0]. 9�"
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William & Mary z
Richmond =
Davidson +?
Southern IIlinois 8
Louisville t3
Parsons 26
Citadel 21
Furman 29
West Texas 7,
Marshall 12
1966 [4-5-1]
: ~~ OPP
William &-Mary : t
N.E:-Louisiana ' 21
Furman 0
Davidson . 7
George Washington : 20
The Citadel ' tz
Southern. Illinois ol
Richmond 16
S. Mississippi 30
Louisville 21
1965 [9-1-0]
OPP
West Chester 6
Furman . 14
Richmone 13
Louisville 20
The Citadel O
N.E. Louisiana Sa
Lenoir Rhyne . 0
George Washington 20
Howard 10
[TANGERINE BOWL]
Maine :
1964 [9-1-0]
OPP
Catawba ' (8)
West Chester 5
Howard 20
Wofford 2 0
Lenoir Rhyne' 14
Richmond 22
The Citadel 10
Furman 13
Presbyterian ; 8
Massachusetts . he
[TANGERINE BOWL]
1963 [9-1-0]
OPP
Richmond 10
Wake Forest 10
Wofford ie
Presbyterian 7
Elon ' 0
Western Carolina 0
The Citadel 6
Lenoir Rhyne 0
University of Tampa 8
EASTERN BOWL, Allentown,Pa.
6
Northeastern
-1962-[5-4-0]
OPP
Richmond 27
Catawba 14
Glon-~ , Ze
Western Carolina 20
Newberry 8
Appalachian 16
Lenoir Rhyne ?
Wofford 9
Eastern Kentucky 12
1961 [5-4-1]
OPP
Indiana State 6
Guilford 15
Catawba 0
Elon 20
Western Carolina 7
Newberry 7
Appalachian 16
Lenoir Rhyne 19
Furman 29
Wofford 20
SCORES OF THE PAST
ECC
21
7
28
14
7
21
17
0
7
Ze
AOnNOnNN
1941 Through 1945 - War Years
Interrupted East Carolina Football
1960 [7-3-0] |
OPP
Newport News 6
Guilford 0
Catawba 0
Elon 8
Western Carolina 6
Newberry 0
Appalachian ae
Lenoir Rhyne +7
Presbyterian 27
University of Rich. 7
1959 [5-5-0]
OPP
Presbyterian AE
Albright 0
Guilford (0)
Catawba 7
Western Carolina 34
Newberry 34
Appalachian 28
Lenoir Rhyne 22
Newport News App. 0
Wofford 20
1958 [6-4-0]
Emory Henry
Presbyterian 24
Catawba 0
Elon 6
Western Carolina 7
Newberry 28
Appalachian 15
Lenoir Rhyne 5g
Randolph Macon 6
Guilford 0
1957 [1-8-0]
OPP
Richmond 40
Davidson 19
Catawba 36
Elon 21
Western Carolina 20
Newberry 20
Appalachin fs
Lenoir Rhyne aoe.
Presbyterian O
1956 [2-6-1]
OPP
V. Polytech Ins. oP
Stetson 7
Catawba ZF
'Elon 7
Western Carolina 19
Morris Harvey 28
Appalachian par
Lenoir Rhyne 57
Richmond 45
1955 [4-5-0]
OPP
Norfolk Navy Sta. 6)
West Chest St. 9
Lenoir Rhyne 7
Catawba 13
Elon 0
Western Carolina 6
East Tennessee 34
Appalachian 0
- Tampa University 33
1954 [6-3-1] |
OPP
Norfolk Naval Sta. �)
West Chester St. 6
Lenoir Rhyne 6
Catawba =
Elon 6
Western Carolina 13
East Tennessee 6
Tampa University 27
Stetson University 7
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1953 [8-2-0]
Stetson University
Wilson Teach Col.
Lenoir Rhyne
Catawba
Elon
Western Carolina
Guilford
Tampa University
Appalachian
ELKS BOWL
Morris Harvey
1952 [6-3-2]
Naval Air Sta.
Newport News App.
Lenoir Rhyne
Catawba
Elon
Western Carolina
Guilford
Appalachian
Stetson University
West Virginia Tech.
LIONS BOWL
Clario State
1951 [4-6-0]
Mississippi South
Newport News App.
Norfolk Navy Sta. .
Elon
Western Carolina
Guilford
Lenoir Rhyne
Appalachian
Cherry Pt. Marines
The Citadel
1950 [7-3-0]
Naval App. Schoo!
Lenoir Rhyne
Elon
Western Carolina
Guilford
Cherry Point Mar.
Appalachian
High Point
Atlantic Christian
Hampden Sydney
1949 [4-5-1]
Cherry Point Mar.
Lenoir Rhyne
Hampden Sydney
Elon
Western Carolina
Naval App.
Edenton Flyers
Appalachian
High Point
Atlantic Christian
1948 [0-9-0]
Cherry Point Mar.
Lenoir Rhyne
Elon
Western Carolina
Naval Apprentice
Duke "B''Team
Appalachian
High Point
Atlantic Christian
1947 [2-4-0]
Lenoir Rhyne
Atlantic Christian
Erskine
Naval App. School
N.C. State Fresh.
Elon
Western Carolina
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1946 [4-3-1]
Presbyterian
Atlantic Christian
Elon
Erskine
Naval App. School
Atlantic Christian
Western Carolina
Lenoir Rhyne
1941 [7-0-0]
Tusculum College
Naval App. School
Western Carolina
Navat Hospital
Erskine
Bergen
Belmont Abbey
1940 [5-3-0]
Kutztown
Presbyterian
William & Mary
[Norfolk Division]
Western Carolina
N.C. State Fresh.
Guilford
High Point
Naval App. School
1939 [0-8-0]
Kutztown
Campbell
Western Carolina
William & Mary
[Norfolk]
Guilford
High Point
Appalachian
Norfolk Naval Sta.
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1938 [1-6-1]
Belmont Abbey
Campbell College
Western Carolina
High Point
Guilford
William & Mary
[Norfolk Division]
Appalachian
U.S. Naval Base
1937 [2-5-0]
Guilford
Campbell
Belmont Abbey
Western Carolina
William & Mary
[Norfolk Division]
High Point
Louisburg
1936 [2-2-0]
William & Mary
{Norfolk Division}
Guilford
Western Carolina
Louisburg
39
1935 [3-3-0]
Wingate
Oak Ridge
Chowan
William & Mary
{Norfolk Division]
Appalachian
Louisburg
1934 [1-4-1]
Wingate
Appalachian
Presbyterian
Louisburg
William & Mary
[Norfolk Division]
Lenoir Rhyne
1933 [1-5-0]
N.C. State
Wake Forest Fresh.
Guilford College
Presbyterian
Campbell
Appalachian
1932 [0-4-0]
Presbyterian
Wake Forest Fresh.
Guilford
N.C. State Fresh.
Appalachian
OPP
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EAST CAROLINA FOOTBALL RECORDS
{SINCE 1962 EXCEPT WHEN FOLLOWED BY *]
Longest win streak - 14 [1963-64] *
Longest loss streak - 13 [1947-48] *
Total wins, losses, ties - 137-128-10
Total Points, opponents - 4,530-3, 813
Biggest victory margin - 74-0 [Newport
News Apprentice, 1959] *
Biggest loss margin - 79-0 [Guilford,
1932] *;
Longest scoreless streak -.8 [1932-33] *
Longest scoreless streak by apponents _
3 [1965] *
INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS
Most offensive plays:
303 [1965]
Most yards total offense, Dave Alexander
1,587 [1965)* _.
Most yards total offense per game - Dave
Alexander, 176.3 [1965]
Most yards per play [min 100] - Bill
Cline, 7.3 [1964]
Most plays: Dave Alexander, 310, [1965]
Most carries: Butch Colson, 252 [1967]
Most yards rushing: Butch Colson, 1,135
[1967] *
Most yards per rush [min 100]
O'Kelly, 6.8 [1954}*
Mast passes attempted: Bill Bailey, 151
[1966]
Dave Alexander,
-Howard
Most passes completed: Neal Hughes,
- 65 [1967]
Most touchdown passes: Dick Cherry,
16 [1954] *
Most passes had intercepted: Bill Bailey,
14 [1966]
Most season attempts without intercep-
tion: Dennis Young, 22 [1967]
Consecutive attempts without intercep-
tion: Neal Hughes, 59 [1967]
Fewest passes has intercepted [50 att]
George Richardson, 3 [1965]
Lowest percentage of passes intercepted:
[50 att] - George Richardson, 3.1%
[1965]
Highest percentage of passes completed:
{50 att] - Dave Alexander, 60.5%
[1965]
Most yards passing:
1,028 [1959] *
Most yards per i [50 att] - Bill
Cline, 8.7 [1963]
Most yards per completion [50 att] -
Bill Cline, 16.0 [1962]
Most yards receiving: Dave Bumgarner,
478 (1964
Most yards reception:
Mills, 21.1 [1964]
Most touchdowns receiving - Bobby
Hodges, 10 [1953] *
Most interceptions:
[1960]
Ralph ne,
[10 cgt] - Dinky
Robert Ellis, 7
Most yards on interception returns: Todd
Hicks, 76 [1967]
Most yards per interception return [min
2] - Fella Rhodes, 31.0 [1967]
Most punts: Mike Herring, 69 [1966]
Most Labr = Mike Herring,
2,688 [19
Most yards | a eee 'Claude King, 50.9
[1954] *
Most punt return: Neal Hughes, 19
[1966]
Most yards on punt returns: Robert
Ellis, 189 [1965]
Most kickoff returns:
15 [1967]
Most yards on Kickoff returns:
Tolley, 447 [1962]
Dwight Flanagan,
Jerry
. Most passes caught:
Most. yards per pass caught:
Most yards per kickoff return:
Tolley, 36.5 [1963]
a kick returns: Neal Hughes, 31
1966
Most yards on kick returns: Jerry Tolley
561 [1963]
Most points' scored: Dave Alexander,
96 [1964, 1965]
Most touchdowns scored: Dave Alexander
96 [1964, 1965]
Most PAT's scored:
[1965]
Most extra points scored: Peter Kriz, 30
-{1965]
Most field goals: Peter Kriz, 2 [1965]
Most passes caught: Dave Bumgarner
37 [1964]
Individual Single Game Records
Jerry
Peter Kriz, 30
Most offensive plays: Dave Alexander
[NE Louisiana, 1965] ; Bill Bailey 43
[Louisville, 1966]
Most yards total offense: Bill Cline, 257
[West Chester, 1964]
Most yards per play [min 10]:
11.3 [Lenoir Rhyne, 1964}
Most total plays: Bill Cline, 48 [Rich-
mond, 1963]
Most. rushing plays: Dave Alexander, 37
[Howard, 1965]
Most yards rushing: Dave Alexander
191 [Howard, 1964] *
Most yards per rush: Dave Alexander
10.5 [Howard, 1964]
Most passes attempted: Roger Thrift, 38
[Elon, 1960] *
Most passes completed: Bill Bailey
[Louisville, 1966], Neal Hughes, [the
Citadel, 1967] , 14*
Most touch passes: Dick Cherry, 4
[Appalachian, 1953] *
Most passes had intercepted: Bill Bailey,
4 [William & Mary, Louisville, 1966]
Highest percentage of completions [10
att] : Bill Cline, 80% (Wofford, 1962]
Bill Cline
Most yards gained-passing: Dick-Cherry,
231 [Lenoir Rhyne, 1953] *
Most yards per attempt [10 att]: Bill
Bailey, 15.1 [Davidson, 1966]
Most yards per completion [10 att].�
Bill Bailey, 25.0 [Richmond, 1966]
Bob Withrow, 8
[Louisville, 1966]
James
Abernethy, 33.5 [Louisville, 1965]
Most touchdowns receiving: Johnny
Anderson, Wofford, Newberry, 1962]
Dinky 'Mills [Howard, 1964] , Jimmy
Adkins [Furman, 1967],,.2
Most yards receiving: Bob Withrow, 130
[Louisville, 1966]
Most interceptions: Robert Ellis, [Lengir
Rhyne, 1965], Jerry Tolley. [Presby-
os
terian, 1963],
Most yards interception returns: Fella
Rhodes, 61: [Southern |Ilinois, 1967] .
return: |
Frankie Galloway, 41 [Lenoir Rhyne a
Most yards" per interception
1963]
Most punts: Bilt Bailey, [Lenoir Rhyne "Fewest yards opponent season:
Mosttyards on punt returns: Robert Ellis
82 [William & Mary, 1966]
Most yards per punt return: Robert Ellis
39 [Lenoir Rhyne, 1965]
Most kickoff returns: Robert Ellis [Sou.
Mississippi, 1966] ; Dwight Flanagan,
[The Citadel, 1967], 4
Most yards on kickoff returns: Bill Cline
104, [Presbyterian, 1964]
Most yards per kickoff return: Bill Cline
52 (Presbyterian, 1964]
Most kick returns: Bill Cline [West
Chester, 1964]; Neal Hughes [Sou.
\Mliriois, 1966]; Robert Ellis [Sou.
Mississippi, 1966]-; Dwight Fianagan
Furman, 1967], 6
Most yards per kick return: Jerry Tolley
51 [Richmond, 1962]
Most yards in kick returns: Bill Cline
[Presbyterian, 1964]; Robert Ellis
[William & Mary, 1966], 123
Most points scored: Dave Alexander, 24
[Howard, 1965]
Most touchdowns scored: Dave Alexander
4 [Howard, 1965]
Most PAT's scored: Peter Kriz, (N.E.
La., 1965]; Don Tyson [Davidson,
1967],6
Most. extra points scored: Peter Kriz
[N.E. Louisiana, 1965]; Don Tyson
{[Davidson, 1967], 6
Most field goals scored: Peter Kriz
[N.E. Louisiana, Lenoir Rhyne, 1965]
Robert Faris [Furman, 1966]; Don
Tyson, [Richmond, 1967], 1
Longest non-scoring rush: Tom Michel,
54 [Wofford, 1962]
Longest scoring rush:
93 [Howard, 1964]
Longest non-scoring pass: Bill Bailey to
Bob Withrow, 54 [Davidson, 1966]
Longest scoring pass: Bill Cline to Larry
Rudisill, 81 [Northeastern, 1963]
Longest non-scoring punt return: Whitty
Bass, 38 [Catawba, 1962]
Longest scoring punt return: Robert
Ellis, 77 [Lenoir Rhyne, 1965}
Longest non-scoring kickoff return:Jerry
Tolley, 92 [Western Carolina, 1963]
Longest scoring kickoff return: Jerry
Tolley, 80 [Richmond, 1962]
Longest non-scoring interception return:
Jeff Wayne, [Davidson, 1966] , 46
Dave Alexander,
- Longest scoring interception return:Fella
Rhodes, [Southern IIinois, 1967]. 61
Longest punt: Claude King, 88 [Appa-
"lachian, 1954] *
Longest field goal:
36 [1960] *
TEAM SEASON RECORDS
. Most total yards per game: 376.2 [1965]
Most yards per play: 5.8.[1964]
Most yards for season: 3,453 [1967]
Fewest yards per game by opponents:
168.8 [1963
Fewest opponent yards per play: 2.9
" [1963]
Henry Kwaitkowski,
1,688
1962]; Mike a [Southern Miss. [1963]
Louisville, 1966],9 'eMost rushing and passing plays: 744
Most yards punted: Mike Herring, 374 ee �4967] � PR te
[Southern Mississippi, 1966]
Most yards per punt: Mike Herring, '45. 9
[George Washington, 1965]
Most punt returns: Bill Cline [West
Chester, 1964] ; Tommy Bullock [the
Citadel, 1967], 5
40.
Most first downs made: 183 [1965]
Fewest opponents first downs made: 106
[1965]
Fewest penalties against: 40 [1962]
Fewest yards lost by penalties: 442
[1962]
Mosttpenalties against, 76 [1963]
Most yards lost on penalties:666 [1964]
Most yards penalized per game: 74.0
1964]
Most penalties against opponents: 69
Most yards gained on opponent penalties
684 [1967]
Most opponent fumbles recovered: 15
[1966]
Most own fumbles lost: 15 [1965] "
Fewest own fumbles tost: 8 [1967]
Most yards rushing per game:, 231.8
[1967]
Most yards per pass attempt:7.6 [1963]
Most yards on pass interceptions: 89
[Southern Illinois, 1967]
Most passes attempted by opponents: 50
Davidson, 1966
Fewest rushing yards by opponents: 5
[Furman, 1966]
Fewest rushing yards per play:
[Furman, 1966]
Fewest passing yards by opponents: 14
[William & Mary, 1967]
Fewest yards by opponents per attempt:
1.2 [Eastern Kentucky, 1962
Fewest passes completed by opponents:
2 (William & Mary, 1967]
Lowest percentage of opponent comple-
tions: 23.1% [Eastern Kentucky,
1962)
Most punts: 9 [Lenoir Rhyne, 1962;
Southern Miss., Louisville, 1966]
Most yards per punt: 45.9 [George
Washington, 1965]
Most punts blocked by: [None since
1962]
Most punts had blocked: 1 [W. Chester,
1965]
Most punts returned:7 [Davidson, 1967]
Most yards on punt returns: 112[Catawba
1962]
Most yards per punt return: 29.5 [Lenoir
Rhyne, 1965]
Most yards on kickoff returns: 169
[Richmond, 1962]
Fewest yards per opponent punt return:
0.0 [the Citadel, 1965-four returns]
Fewest yards per opponent kickoff re-
turn: 5.25 (Northeastern, 1963]
Most safeties: 2 [West Chester, 1954] *
Most rushing plays: 63 (Lenoir Rhyne
1965; The Citadel, 1967]
Most passes had intercepted: 5 [Louis-
ville, 1966]
Bowl Game Individual Records
Most rushing and passing plays: Dave
Alexander 38 [Tangerine vs. Maine,
Most yards rushing and passing: Bill
Cline, 227 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards per play [10 plays]: Bill
Cline, 7.8 Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most total plays:Bill Cline, 39 [Tangerine
vs. Mass., 1964]
Most rushing plays: Dave Alexander, 31
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most yards rushing: Dave Alexander, 170
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most yards per rush: Dave Alexander
5.5 [Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most passes attempted: George Richard-
son, 17 [Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most passes completed: George Richard-
son, 9 [Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most touchdown passes:George Richard-
son, Dave Alexander, 1 [Tangerine vs.
Maine, 1965]; Bill Cline, Buddy Bo-
vender [Eastern vs. Northeastern,1963
Most passes had intercepted: Bill Cline
[Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964] ; George
Richardson, [Tangerine vs. Maine,
1965) 1
0.11 _
Highest percentage of completions: [10
att]; George Richardson, 53% [Tan-
gerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most yards gained passing: Bill Cline,
178 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards per pass attempt: Bill Cline,
11.1 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards per completion: Bill Cline,
22.1 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964
~ Most passes caught: Dave Bumgarner, 5
[Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards gained per pass caught:
Dinky Mills 22.5 [Tangerine vs. Mass.
1964)
Most touchdown passes caught: Larry
Rudisill, Maurice Allen [Eastern, vs
Northeastern, 1963] James Abernethy
Churchill Grimes[Tangerine vs. Maine
1965], 1
Most yards gained on passes caught:
Whitty Bass, 67 [Tangerine vs. Mass.
1964]
Most interceptions: Harold Galettli, Todd
Hicks, 2 [Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most yards on interception returns: Jerry
. Tolley, 35[Tangerine vs. Mass 1964]
Most yards per interception return:
Harold Glaettli [Tangerine vs. Maine,
1965]
Most rushing yardage: 2,318 [1967]
Most passing yardage: 1,400 [1965]
Most yards per pass completion:
[1962]
Most passes attempted: 231 [1966]
Most passes completed: 108 [1965]
Most passes completed per game:
[1965]
15.6
12.0
Highest percentage of passes completed: '
54.6% [1964]
Most touchdown passes: 14 [1965]
Most passes intercepted by: 23 [1965]
Most - returning interceptions: 221
967
Most opponents pass attempts: 212
[1963]
Fewest opponents passing yardage per
game, 84.0 [1964] ie
Fewest yards per opponents pass attempt
4.3 [1963] ,
Fewest opponents pass completions: 68
{1962, 1964}
Lowest percentage of opponents com-
pletions, 41.2% [1965]
Most punts: 69 [1966]
Most yards per punt: 39.0 [1966]
Most punts blocked by: 3 [1962, 1963]
Most yards on punt returns: 404 [1967]
Most punt returns: 40 [1967]
Most yards per punt return: 11.7 [1962]
Most kickoff returns: 37 [1966]
Most yards on kickoff returns: 667
[1962]
Most yards per kickoff return: 28.8
[1963]
Fewest opponent yards per punt return:
4.7 [1965]
Fewest yards per opponent kickoff re-
turn: 11.6 % [1963]
Most points scored: 268 [165] *
Fewest opponents points scored: 13
{1963} *
Most touchdowns: 40 [1964]
Most PAT placements: 34 [1965]
Most 2-point PAT's made: 6 [1963]
Most field goals: 2 [1965]
TEAM SINGLE GAME RECORDS
Most total yards: 516 [Davidson, 1966] *
Most yards per play: 8.5 [Lenoir Rhyne
1964]
Fewest opponent yards: 41 [Catawba,
1964]
Fewest opponents yards per play: 1.17
[Catawba, 1964]
41
Most offensive plays: 89 [The Citadel,
1967] .
Most first downs: 25 [The Citadel, 1967]
Fewest opponent first downs: 4 [Presby-
terian, 1963]
Fewest penalties against; 1 [Western
Carolina, 1962]
Fewest yards lost by penalties: 15 [West
Chester, 1954: Western Carolina
~ :
Mott cleaitios against: 13 [Wofford,
1963]
Most yards lost by penalties against: 127
Richmond, 1967]
Most penalties against opponents: 15
[Marshall, 1967]
Most yards gained on opponents pen-
alties: 142 [Marshail, 1967]
Most opponents fumbles recovered: 5
[Catawba, 1954] *
Most own fumbles lost:
1954] *
Fewest own fumbles lost: O [12 teams]
Most rushing yards:432 [Stetson, 1954] *
Most rushing yards per play: 8.3 [Lenoir
Rhyne, 1964]
Most yards per pass attempt:
(Wofford, 1963]
Most yards passing:
1965]
5 [Catawba,
14.2
247 [Louisville
Most passes attempted: 38 [Louisville,
1966
Most yards per completion: 25.1 [North-
eastern, 1963
Most passes completed: 18 [Northeastern
Louisiana, 1965]
Highest percentage of passes completed:
77.8 [Wake Forest, 1963]
Most touchdown passes: 4 [Newberry,
1962}
Most: passes intercepted by: 5 [North-
eastern Louisiana, Lenoir Rhyne, 1965
Davidson, 1966]
Most yards per pass attempt: 12.6 [East-
ern vs. Northeastern, 1963]
Most yards passing: 192 [Tangerine vs.
Mass., 1964]
Most passes attempted: 26 [Tangerine
vs. Maine, 1965]
Most yards per pass completion:
_ {Eastern vs. Northeastern, 1963]
Most passes completed: 13 [Tangerine
vs. Maine, 1965]
Highest percentage of passes completed:
50% [Eastern vs. Northeastern, 1963;
Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most touchdown passes: 2 [Eastern vs.
Northeastern; 1963; Tangerine vs.
Maine, 1965]
Most passes intercepted by: 4 [Tangerine
vs. Maine, 1965]
Most yards on pass interceptions: 65
[Eastern vs. Northeastern, 1963]
Most passes attempted by opponents: 26
[Eastern vs. Northeastern, 1963]
{Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965] ;
Fewest yards rushing by opponents: 66
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Fewest yards per rush by opponents: 1.9
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Fewest passing yards by opponents: 86
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Fewest yards by opponents per pass
attempt: 2.8 [Eastern vs. Northeast-
ern, 1963]
Fewest passes completed by opponents:
7 [Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965)
Lowest percentage of completions by
a [Tangerine vs. Maine
965
25.2
Most punts:5 [Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most yards per punt: 40.2 [Tangerine vs.
Maine, 1965]
Most punts blocked by: None
Most punts had blocked: None
Most punts returned: 5 [Tangerine vs.
Maine, 1965]
Most yards on punt returns: 46 [Tan-
erine vs. Mass., 1964; Tangerine vs.
Maine, 1965]
Most: yards per punt return:
{Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards on kickoff returns: 61
[Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Fewest yards per opponent punt return:
2.5 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Fewest yards per opponent kickoff re-
turn: 5.2 [Eastern vs. Northeastern,
1963]
Most safeties: None
Most rushing plays:
Maine, 1965]
Most passes had intercepted: 1 [Tangerine
vs. Maine, 1965; Tangerine vs. Mass.,
1964]
CAREER [SINCE 1962 ONLY]
Most. yards gained rushing: Dave Alexander
2,002 [1963-65]
Most passes attempted: Bill Cline, 283
[1962-64]
Most passes completed: Bill Cline, 153
[1962-64]
Most yards passing:
[1962-64]
Most touchdown passes:
[1962-64]
Most passes caught:
74 [1962-64]
Most touchdown passes caught:
Bumgarner, 11 [1962-64}
Most yards receiving: Dave Bumgarner,
1,023 [1962-64]
Most points scored: Dave Alexander, 204
[1963-65]
Best punting average:Mike Herring, 38.8
[1965-66]
Most carries:
[1963-65]
Most passes had intercepted: Bill Cline
, 17 [1962-64]
Most total offense:
[1962-64]
Most "ees plays: Bill Cline, 681 [1962-
64
15.3
51 [Tangerine vs.
Bill Cline, 2,425
Bill Cline, 27
Dave Bumgarner,
Dave
Dave Alexander, 426
Bill Cline, 3,843
Most touchdowns:
1963-65]
Most PATs kicked:
[1964-65]
Most PAT points scored: Peter Kriz, 47
[1964-65]
Dave Alexander, 34
Peter Kriz, 47
Most points by kicking: Peter Kriz, 56
Most field goals: Peter Kriz, 3 [1964-65]
Most punts: Mike Herring, 5 [Tangerine
vs. Maine, 1965]
Most yards punting: Mike' Herring, 201
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most yards per punt: Mike Herring, 40.2
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most punt returns: Bill Cline [Tangerine
vs. Mass.; 1964] ; Robert Ellis [Tan-
gerine vs. Maine, 1965], 3
Most yards on punt returns: Bill Cline,
46 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards per punt return: Bill Cline,
15.3 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most kickoff returns: Bill Cline, 3
'. [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards on kickoff returns: Bill Cline
61 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards per kickoff returns: Bill Cline
20.3 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most kick returns: Bill Cline, 6 [Tanger-
.ine vs. Mass., 1964
Most yards kick returns: Bill Cline, 107
[Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards per kick return: Bill Cline,
17.9 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Most points scored: Tom Michel [East-
ern vs. Northeastern, 1963]; Dave
Alexander [Tangerine vs. Maine 1965]
12
Most touchdowns scored: Tom Michel
[Northeastern in Eastern,1963] Dave
Alexander [Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965
2
Most PAT'S scored: Peter Kriz, 4 [Tan-
gerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most extra points scored: Peter Kriz 4
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most field goals: Peter Kriz, 1 [Tanger-
ine vs. Maine, 1965]
Longest rush for score: Tom Michel, 82
[Eastern vs. Northeastern, 1963]
Longest non-scoring rush: Dave Alexander
29 [Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Longest scoring pass: Bill Cline to Larry
Rudisill, 81 [Eastern vs. Northeastern
1
Leap non-scoring pass: Bill Cline to
Whitty Bass, 67 [Tangerine vs. Mass.
1965]
Longest non-scoring punt return: Bill
Cline, 36 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Longest scoring punt return: None
FOOTBALL HONORS
E.E.RAWL MEMORIAL AWARD. . . .. .
OUTSTANDING PLAYER AWARD . . .. .
SWINDELL MEMORIAL AWARD. . . . .
BLOCKING TROPRY 2... 3." eee
MOST VALUABLEPLAYER ..... .
LANSCHE AWARD .
OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN .......
42
Longest scoring kickott return: None
Longest non+scoring kickoff return: Bill
Cline, 31 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964]
Longest non-scoring interception return:
- 35 [Tangerine vs. Mass.
4
Longest scoring interception:return: none
Longest punt: Mike Herring, 58
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Longest field goal: Peter Kriz, 24
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
TEAM BOWL RECORDS
Most total yards: 360 [Eastern vs.
Northeastern, 1963]
Most yards per play: 6.5 [Eastern vs.
Northeastern, 1963]
Fewest opponent yards: 152 [Tangerine
vs. Maine, 1965] -
Fewest opponent yards per play: 2.5
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most rushing and passing plays:
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most first downs: 18 [Tangerine Vs.
Maine, 1965]
Fewest opponent first downs, 9 [Tanger-
ine vs. Maine, 1965]
Fewest penalties against: 3 [Eastern, vs.
Northeastern, 1963]
Most penalties against: 6 [Tangerine vs.
Maine, 1965]
Most yards penalized: 59 [Tangerine vs.
Maine, 1965]
Most opponents penalties: 10 [Tangerine
vs. Mass., 1964]
Most yards gained on opponents penalties
81 [Tangerine vs. Mass., 1964
Most opponents fumbled recovered: 2
[Tangerine vs. Maine, 1965]
Most own fumbles lost: 3 [Tangerine
vs. Mass. 1964, Tangerine vs. Maine,
1965]
Fewest own fumbles lost: 2 [Eastern vs.
Northeastern 1963]
Most rushing yardage: 209 [Eastern vs.
Northeastern, 1963]
Most rushing yards per play: 4.9 [East-
ern vs. Northeastern, 1963] .
77,
Jimmie Shuffler
. Butch Colson
Nelson Gravatt
. Kevin Moran
. Neal Hughes
. Kevin Moran
. Walter Adams
THE EAST CAROLINA FOOTBALL NETWORK
Veteran Jim Woods, in his second year as 'Voice of the Pirates' gives
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~ men in the business.
Experienced in play-by-play in basketball, box-
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ball, he is the regular voice of sports for WNCT-TV,
~ Channel 9 in Greenville and WNCT-Radio.
He came to Greenville from Elizabeth City,
N.C., where he was manager of WGAI Radio and
over the past 11 years he has twice been named
Tarheel Sportscaster by the Associated Press. _
He is married to the former Barbara Sullivan of Greenville and they are
the parents of three sons, Jim, Gary and Danny.
Color man for the Pirate network is Boyce Williams, who has a long-
standing relationship with East Carolina University sports.
This will be his fourth year of bringing colorful descriptions
of halftime shows and interesting press box personalities to
the network.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY |
East Carolina University . . . . . . � � [919] 758-3426
UNIVERSITY OFFICE HOME
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CROSS COUNTRY - SOCCER
After a very successful season in 1967, the outlook for cross country
at East Carolina University in 1968 is a very bright one.
Coach Bill Carson, in his second year with the Pirates, has upgraded his
schedule again this year. Included are Georgetown and the University of
Florida and the overall slate is the toughest in the history of the school.
The top three finishers from the 1967 squad are returning. They are
Ken Voss, Don Jayroe and Randy Martin.
'Voss, a native of California who now lives in Greenville, holds every
distance record for East Carolina University. "'He should rank as one of
the top cross-country runners in the South," says Carson. ''He's a dedi-
cated, hard worker who has progressed rapidly in the last year."
Jayroe finished third in the Southern Conference championship meet
last year and alternated all during the season with Voss last season. "'! ex-
pect Don to challenge Kenny for the No. 1 position this year," Carson
says. "He had to overcome several injuries last year and barring a re-
currance he will also rank well in the South."
Martin is a co-captain and was the most improved runner on the 1967
squad. He came into his own last year as he finished seventh in the
Southern Conference and sixth in the state meet," Carson says. "He isa
fine leader and we are expecting him to have an outstanding career."
Besides these three, other returning lettermen are Co-Captain John
Osborne, who ran as No. 7 man on the squad last year and Dave Wight,
who ran No. 8.
Returning from last year's freshman team are Lee Mauney, Barry Beasley
David Robbins and Gary Wight.
Outstanding newcomers are Joe Day, Fayetteville and Neill Ross,
Raleigh. Both ran the mile in 4:17 in High School. Other freshman with
good credentials are Lanny Davis, Charlotte and Mike Woolsey, Ft.
Lauderdale.
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
1968 CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE
September 21 N.C. AAU Cross Country Meet Durham, N.C.
September 23 V.M. I. Lexington, N.C.
September 28 Richmond Richmond, Va.
October 5 Daytona Beach Invitational Daytona Beach, Fla.
October 7 University of Florida Gainesville, Fla.
October 9 Old Dominion & N.C. State Raleigh, N.C.
October 12 Baptist College Greenville, N.C.
October � 5 aM, Pt: 3 Blacksburg, Va.
October 19 Georgetown & William & Mary Williamsburg, Va.
October 2G: NCAA Regional Meet Atlanta, Ga.
November 4 N.C. State Meet Raleigh, N.C.
November 11 Southern Conference Meet Greenville, N.C.
November 25. NCAA Championships New York, N.Y.
1968 EAST CAROLINA CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER
Barry Beasley Soph. Troy, N.C.
George Barbella Senior Iselen, N.J.
Lanny Davis Fresh. Charlotte, N.C.
Joseph Day Fresh. Fayetteville, N.C.
Marshall Hatfield Junior Harrington, Del.
Don Jayroe Senior Morehead City, N.C.
Randy Martin Senior Fielddale, Va.
Lee Mauney Soph. Carey, N.C.
Grayson Mullins Fresh. Richmond, Va.
John Osborne Senior Charlotte, N.C.
David Robbins Soph. Ocala, Fla.
Neill Ross Fresh. Raleigh, N.C.
Howard Sadler Fresh. Wilson, N.C.
Douglas Strouse Fresh. Baltimore, Md.
David Thomas Fresh. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
David Wight Senior Bolivar, N.Y.
Gary Wight Senior Bolivar, N.Y.
Mike Woolsey Fresh. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Ken Voss Soph. Greenville, N.C.
1968 SOCCER OUTLOOK
Soccer, one of the most recent sports to be organized at East Carolina
University, begins its third season under new coach, Jimmie Grimsley.
Eight men return from last season's 3-7 squad to form the nucleus of what
would be the best team in Pirate history. The 1967 booters tied for third
in Southern Conference competition and set a school record with their
3-7 season.
Heading the list of returnees are 1967 Captain Charles Pressley and
veterans Ray Eckenrode, Tom Gillespie, and Harry Harris. Gillespie,
Harris, and Carl Wunderle led the scoring for the 1967 soccer team. Bill
Jordan, the most improved player on last year's team, returns at fullback
to help bolster the team. Other experienced lettermen include Kenneth
Barbour, Kerry Lueck, Donald Wilkins, Carl Wunderle, Jeff McMillian, and
Larry Price.
This year's ten-game schedule includes all of the Southern Conference
teams along with other area soccer teams that have very fine soccer talent.
SOCCER SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time Site
October 5 Pembroke 2 P.M. Greenville, N.C.
October 11 The Citadet 2 P.M. Charleston, S.C.
October 17 N. C. Wesleyan 3 P.M. Rocky Mount, N.C.
October 19 Davidson 2 P.M. Davidson, N.C.
October 22 Wilmington College 3 P.M. Wilmington, N.C.
October 25 William and Mary Williamsburg, Va.
October 28 Furman 2 P.M. Greenville, N.C.
November 5 St. Andrews College 2 P.M. Greenville, 'N.C.
Note: Matches tentatively scheduled with George Washington and North
Carolina State, but dates and sites not determined.
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Name
Vincent Badalamenti
Kenneth Barbour [L]
Bennie Bunn
Sandy Colvard
Tony Daniels -
Ray Eckenrode **
Tom Gillespie *
Robert Graham
Harry Harris [L]
George Harvey
Class
Junior
Junior
Soph.
Soph.
Junior
Junior
Soph.
Junior
Junior
Junior
William Honaker [Co-Capt.] [L]*Senior
Jerry Horner [L]
William Jordan [L]
Kerry Lueck
Jeff McMillian [L]
Charles Pressley [co-capt. ] ik
Larry Price [L]
Joe Turner
Don Wilkins [L]
Carl Wunderle *
Senior
Junior
Junior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Soph.
Junior
Junior
* Most outstanding returnees.
Hometown
Nuttley, New Jersey
Westfield, New Jersey
New Bern, N. C.
Goldsboro, N. C.
Durham, N. C.
Baltimore, Maryland
Statesville, N.C.
Burlington, N. C.
Asheboro, N. C.
Greenville, N. C.
Goldsboro, N. C.
Rocky Mount, N. C.
Smithfield, N. C. -
Falls Church, Virginia
Charlotte, N. C.
Greensboro, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Goldsboro, N. C.
Winchester, Virginia
Cranberry, Virginia
PRINCIPAL NEWS OUTLETS
Mr. Dick Herbert, Sports Editor
News & Observer
Raleigh, N.C. 27601
Phone [919] TEmple 2-4411
Mr. Bruce Phillips, Sports Editor
Raleigh Times
Raleigh, N.C. 27601
Phone [919] TEmple 2-4411
Mr. Hugo Germino, Sports Editor
The Durham Sun
Durham, N.C. 27702
Phone [919] 682-8181
Mr. Alex Crockett, sports Editor
Durham Herald
Durham, N.C. 27702
Phone [919] 682-8181
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Mr. Tom Einstein, Sports Editor
Greensboro News
Greensboro, N.C. 27402
Phone [919] 273-8611
Mr. Earle Hellen, Jr., Sports Editor
Greensboro Record
Greensboro, N.C. 27402
Phone [919] 273-8611
Mr. Smith Barrier, Executive Director
Sports
Greensboro News-Record
Greensboro, N.C. 27402
Phone [919] 273-8611
Mr. Ronald Green, Sports Editor
Charlotte News
Charlotte, N.C. 28201
Phone [704] 375-8885
Mr. Whitey Kelley, Sports Editor
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte, N.C. 28201
Phone [704] 375-8885
Mr. Bart Adams, Sports Editor
The Dunn Record
Dunn, N.C. 28334
Phone [704] 3117
Mr. Fred L. Haney, Sports Editor
Elizabeth City Advance
Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909
Phone [919] 335-4311
Mr. Jack Lee, Sports Editor
News Argus
Goldsboro, N.C. 27530
Phone [919] 734-4401
Mr. William B. Dennis, Sports Editor
The Henderson Dispatch
Henderson, N.C. 27536
Phone [919] GE-8-7060
Mr. Jack Stevens, Sports Editor
The Kinston Free Press
Kinston, N.C. 28501
Phone [919] 527-3191
Mr. Jan Glidewell, Sports Editor
The Sun Journal
New Bern, N.C. 28560
Phone 637-4176
Mr. Richard Kern, Sports Editor
The Herald
Roanoke Rapids, N.C. 27870
Phone [919] JE7-2505
Mr. Ed Seaman, Sports Editor
Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville, N.C. 28301
Phone [919] 485-2121
Mr. Elwood Peele, Sports Editor
The Daily Reflector
Greenville, N.C. 27834
Phone [919] 752-6166
Mr. Bobby Horne, Sports Editor
Jacksonville Daily News
Jacksonville, N.C. 28540
Phone [919] 353-1171
Mr. W.D. Norment, Sports Editor
The Robesonian
Lumberton, N.C. 28358
Phone [919] RE9-4322
Mr. Tom Hamm, Sports Editor
The Evening Telegram
Rocky Mount, N.C. 27801
Phone [919] 446-5164
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Mr. Jerry Hooks
Sports
Star News
Wilmington, N.C. 27909
Phone [919] 762-3311
Mr. Cliff Turner, Sports Editor
Wilson Daily Times
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Phone [919] 243-5151
Mr. Dick Hatch
Sports Desk
United Press International
News & Observer Building
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Sports Editor
Washington Daily News
Washington, N.C. 27889
Phone [919] WH6-2145
Mr. Ken Alyta, Sports Editor
Associated Press
South Tryon Street
Charlotte, N.C. 28201
Phone [704] 334-4624
Mr. Jim Woods, Sports Director
WNCT-TV, Channel 9
Greenville, N.C. 27834
Phone [919] 756-3186
Sports Director
WITN-TV, Channel 7
Washington, N.C. 27889
Phone [919] 946-3131
Mr. Danny Jacobson
WOOW Radio
Greenville, N.C. 27834
Phone [919] 758-1171
Mr. Don Shaye
WTVD-TV
Durham, N.C. 27702
Mr. Jim Thacker, Sports Director
WBTV-TV, Channel 3
Charlotte, N.C. 28208
Phone [704] 525-1019
Sports Director
WNBE-TV, Channel 12
New Bern, N. C. 28560
Phone [919]
Mr. Ray Reeve, Sports Director
WRAL-TV
Raleigh, N.C. 27601
Bill Currie
WSOC-TV
Charlotte, N.C.
Tok Rae
FOR REFERENCE
OEMCO
Do Not Take From This Room
REVIEWING 1967
After posting one of the poorest records in history the year before,
Coach Clarence Stasavich came up with another typical powerhouse in
1967 and finished 8-2.
The Pirates started the season with a surprising 27-7 victory and in the
process uncovered a young man who was to crack the conference rushing
record by season's end.
Butch Colson, who was figured to share the fullback duties with George
Gay, an upperclassman, was rushed into action early in the game when
Gay suffered a broken ankle. Colson, a stocky sophomore from Elizabeth
City, gained 133 yards in 28 carries and scored two touchdowns, the first
of 14 he was to register during the season. .
Neal Hughes, another who was not counted on as a star in pre-season
practice, also gave indications of things to come when he completed two
of three passes for 22 yards and rushed for another 31 in the role of a
reserve.
Like Colson, Hughes was to become one of the outstanding offensive
players who have served under Coach Stasavich. He finished the season
with more than 1,500 yards in total offense, which was good enough to
place him in the top 20 in the nation.
Colson, whose 1,135 yards set the Southern Conference record, placed
him fourth in the nation in rushing and his 92 points also was good for
fourth in the nation. Behind Colson, the Pirates as a team, averaging 231.6
yards a game, had the sixth best rushing record in the nation.
After that upset start against William and Mary, the Pirates went on to
win their first six games and appeared headed for the first undefeated
season since Coach Stasavich took over.
After a rousing 27-26 victory over Parsons College, however, the Bucs
were badly battered physically and the following week, a fired-up Citadel
team came to town and went away with a 21-19 win that cost East
Carolina at least another share in the conference title.
The second .loss was to come two weeks later at the hands of West
Texas State when the Bucs, after trailing by a touchdown at halftime,
lost the services of Colson and wound up on the short end of a 34-13
count.
The Bucs closed out the year with a victory over Marshall. In retro-
spect, Coach Stasavich called the victory over Louisville the high spot of
the season from a technical standpoint. The Cardinals came to town with
an outstanding team, probably the best the Pirates faced all year, and were
beaten 18-13 as East Carolina won the fifth in a row.
Besides Colson, who missed by four points tying the conference scoring
record and was named Player of the Year, the Bucs had All-Conference
selections in Hughes and offensive tackle Kevin Moran, who also picked up
the Jacobs Blocking trophy.
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