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Vol. 44, FOOTBALL EDITION VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, VILLANOVA, PA. SEPTEMBER 13, 1968
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Complete Rundown and Scoutins
Toledo and WestUniversity of Toledo
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Conference: Mid—Atlantic
Series: VU 3 Toledo 2
Coach: Frank Lauterbur
Offense: Wing TLetterman: Returning, 28
Lost, 10
The Wildcats have smarted since last Thanksgiving day when FrankLauterbur' s surprising Rockets completed a 9-1 season with a 52-6
drubbing for one of the worst VlUanova losses of all times.
If speedy Steve Jones continues his fine showing as the number one
signal caller, the backfield could be one of the Mid- Wests best. Roland
Moss, All-MAC halfback last year finished second in the N.C.A.A.
scoring race (16 TD's) and 16th in rushing (833 yrds.) and fullback BobPfefferle has started for two years.
The top six receivers return from last year along with 6-5 basket-
ball star John Brisker. Dennis Tobias leads the returnees with 32
receptions for 405 yards last year.
The offensive and defensive lines lost some key performers, but
the replacements are big and talented like middle guard Jim Manuel,
255; linebacker Jim Tyler, 235; and defensive end Dave Scorziell,
265. Three regulars return to the offensive line led by 245 pound
Jim Ranee and 210 pound Mel Miller.
University of Delaware
Location: Newark, Delaware
Conference: Middle Atlantic
Series: VU 6 Delaware 2
Coach: Harold RaymondOffense: Wing TLettermen: Returning, 20
Lost, 15
Delaware football is entering the second stage of a building program.
The Blue Hens stumbled to a 2-7 record last year in Tubby Raymond'ssecond year as head coach after winning the Middle Atlantic Conference
title in 1966. Most of their problems were caused by defensive break-
downs.
Their defense will be anchored by junior John Favero, whom Ray-mond ranks as potentially outstanding linebacker. Favero will be sur-
rounded by last year's sophomores and this year's sophomores.
The Hens will have to improve defensively because they don't fig-
ure to be as strong offensively—at least not on paper.
The successor to quarterback Frank Linzenbold will come from a
group made up of junior Tom DiMuzio, a regular halfback last year,
junior Ed Martnick, who practically missed all of last year with an
Injury, and sc^homores Sonny Merkel, Bob Buckley, and Glenn Dav-
is.
There are a host of inexperienced candidates for the running back
positions occupied last year by rushing leader Brian Wright and all
conference fullback John Spangler.
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Ail-American candidate Rich Moore gives a hint of his immense size as
he holds trainer Jake Nevin on his shoulder. Moore is expected to go in
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Virginia Military Institute
Location: Lexington, Virginia
Conference: SouthernSeries: VU 3 VMI 2
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Coach: Vito Ragazzo
Offense: Pro-1
Lettermen: Returning, 25Lost, 18
The toll of wedding bell was an unhappy sound for coach Vito
Ragazzo and his staff last spring. Exciting quarterback star RussQuay, who led the Keydets to a 6-4 record including the final four
in a row and a stunning upset of rival Virginia Tech, left school to
get married and the hopes of a southern Conference title suffered
greatly. • /<..-'::.
Still, Ragazzo has 22 lettermen on hand including six all conferencefirst and seccxid team selections. Versatile Bob Habasevich carried
186 times for 663 yards and kicked field goals in his spare time.
Along with the returning fullback Chuck Morris and flanker JoeNaselli of Bishop Neumann High (Phlla.), the Keydets ai9)ear to havethe guns for a solid offense provided Ragazzo can find a suitable
replacement for Quay. Third Stringer Jud Collier and Soph MurphySprinkle look like top candidates with the latter appearing to havethe edge, •v" .:;.•;. =;., ••;: ^^V^;-i-;::N-'-:,;-.
All -conference lineman Bob Biddle (guard) and Bob Hickey (center)
anchor a good offensive line while middle guard Bob C(^ty and endLee Barnes lead the defense.
Boston CollegiBLocation: Chestnut Hill, Mass.
Conference: Independent
Series: VU 11 BC 20 (one tie)
Coach: Joe YukicaOffense: Multiple
Lettermen: Returning, 27Lost, 20
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Boston College, under new head coach Joe, Yukica, was an ex-cellently conditioned, hustling and spirited team through Spring prac-tice and there is every reason to look for more of the same in comingseasons. It was only last year that the Eagles racked up their 20thwin of the series with a field goal in the waning moments of the game.
In addition to the. usual problems a new coach faces in his initial
season, Yukica has lost 20 men through graduation, including severalkey players. He has Inherited but 2 lettermen in the interior of the
offensive line out of a total of 27 returning.
On the plus side of the ledger, the Eagles defensive backfield andpass receiving will be perhaps their strongest suits with regardto depth. The offensive backfield and the defensive line will berepresentative but not deep. The defensive end squad falls in be-hind the interior offensive line as the areas of greatest concern for
1968.
Individually, Junior quarterback Mike Fallon was most impressivethe first 15 days of spring practice until sidelined with a brokenright collarbone. He's expected 100% for the start of the season.
Rangy John Egan, a top end. Was. switched to offensive center. Bigseasons are predicted for end Barry Gallup and linebacker DickKroner. Eagle sophomores to watch are halfback Fred Willis, quarter-back Frank Harris, and tackle Gary Guenther,
Football Managers
Hugh Ortman
Charles Buechel
PatHealy
Paul Gilligan
VIIdIsAMOVAM.EDITOR-IN-CHIEF c Joaeph P. Bort
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jeffrey P. Hasselberger
ASSOCIATE EDITOR R* Doro Serano
NEWS EDITOR Henry J. Williams
ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR, i. Bernard V. Auchter
FEATURE EDITOR Irving Lee Abramson
ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR .,.....,.. .Gregory Baker
SPORTS EDITOR • • . i ; i> . * . ..•;•> .••••;>•. . . .Peter Philbin
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COPY EDITOR • . • • • . • . Mimi Daly
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Circulation Manager. •'• •:»'«v'« f »'>•'••'•>:; *;«^ >;••• . . .Tim Connor
Assistant Circulation Manager • • :• «^ » . .Jeffrey Konover
Business Manager . . . * Ed LeoModerator .Rev. Francis X. Hartmann, OSAGENERAL STAFF . ..*..•. . . .Richard D'Allessondro, Bob Forrell,
Doug Nitch, David Sippel, Bill Starr, Ed Torofo, Bill Toomey, BobWord, Harry Williams, Lou Sonzogni, Barbara Murphy, Kathy Gallon,
Joe O'Connell, Skip Tillman, Joe Zogby, Rich Bauer, Tom Tourish,
William McElroy, Steve McGuIre, Paul Purchio, Phil Pressler OSA,Joe Thompson OSA, John Curry OSA, Tom Galas, Dove Reynolds,
Gil Rowlenson, Donna Taylor, Dave Hamilton, John Krajso, Joe I.
Acouitti, Gerard M. Banmiller, Joshua Ellis, Charles Finocchiaro,
Roger Haley, Alex Kondos, Jim Manion/ Al Matriccioni, John Medio,
James H. O'Hore, J. F. Pellicciotti, Dennis Carl Stroyhon
The VILLANOVAN is published weekly during the school year ex-,
cept Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Vocotions, also Mid-term ond
Final Exam periods by the undergraduate students of Villonova Univer-
sity. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the official
views of the University.
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University, Villonova, Pennsylvonio 19085.
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Reports On All Wildcat Opponents;*
Most Opposition to Gregory^s SquadState University of BuffaloLocetion: Buffalo, N.V.Conference: IndeperMJent
Series: VU 3 Buffalo 3
Coach: Richard Urich
Offense: 1 -Formation
Lettermen: Returning, 27Lost, 12
Buffalo should be extremely strong in certain aspects of the gamein '68. The passing game will be excellent. Record holding recei-
ver, Dick Ashley, returns after missing '67 season with leg injury.
Chuck Drankoski, who broke most of Ashley's records moves to flan-
ker and there are two lettermen tight ends, paul Lang and TerryEndress. Quarterbacks Mike Murtha and Dennis Mason will be for their
tiiird year both can throw well although Murthan has a bad shoulder.
The running attack should be good. Pat Patterson broke the single
season rushing mark (666 yds.) last year playing part time. Speedy
halfback Ken Rutkowski also returns and soph Joe Zelmanski will
be a future star at fullback.
The defensive line and linebackers look improved. Tackle D&nWalgate and All-East linebacker Mike Luzny lead the group. Thedefensive secondary a weak spot in '67 is completely revamp^.Syracuse transfer Nick Kish and soph Len Nixon appear to have wonstarting halfback positions while Dick Horn and quick Tom Elliot
are battling for starting safety slot.
Xavier University
Location: Cincinnati, OhioConference: Independent
Coach: Ed Biles
Offense: Pro-type "VLettermen: Returning, 20
Lost, 20Series: Xavier leads, 6-4
Xavier, coming off a 6-3-1 team in 1967 returns 30 of its top it
;players, including several stars.
The Musketeers have a pair of excellent guards in John Netherton
a letterman as a sophomore who was injured most of the 67 season;
and John Shlnners, Xavier' s top candidate for all-American honors.
Outside of the fullback slot, the Musketeer backfield Is in tact.
There is halfback Bill Waller a two-time letterman who totaled 686
yds. rushing and 324 in pass receiving last season.
The luarterback spot will be ably manned by Jerry Buckmaster
who may threaten all the departed Cara William's passing records.
He completed 74 to 148 attempts for 987 yds. and 5 touchdowns.
Defensively, the Musketeers were hit hard by graduation and will
have to fill a big void.
College of William and MaryLocation: Williamsburg, Va.Conference: Southern
Coach: Mark Levy
Offense: "I" with split end
Lettermen: Returning, 14Losing, 23
Series: William and Mary took
only game in 1966.
Coach Mark Levy has guided the Indians to three straight winningseasons and a fourth could be on the horizon if a replacement can
be found for quarterback star Dan Darragh. Darragh was largely
responsible for beating Navy last year and was virtually a one mfan
gang two years ago, crushing Villanova 34-14. Last year's top re-
serve, Ray Barger and Jimmy Laycock, the top freshman two yearsago are the tcf) candidates to replace him.
The rest of the backfield looks good with tailback Jeff Lund (5.6 yds.
per carry) and wingback Terry Morton leading the way. All SouthernConference split end Jim Cavanaugh caught 47 passes as a sophomoreand is a dangerous threat. He will be joined by tight end Ted Zych-owski who accounted for 25 receptions.
Both lines look adequate and if Levy can come up with a quarter-back, a corner linebacker, and some help in a weakened secondary,
William and Mary can get their fourth ccxisecutive winning season.
Junior Quarterback Terry Cunningham gets off pan against freshmen.
Cunningham will be counted on to back up John Sodaski.
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Quantico MarinesLocation: Quantico, Va.
Conference: Independent
Coach: Major King Dixon
Offense: Pro-set TLettermen: Returning, 5
Losing, 36Series: Marines hold 4-2 edge
To get an idea of what to expect from the Quantico football team,
you don't read the sports pages but the front pages. The war in Vietnamdirectly influences the personnel that make up the Marine football
program. Last season, a week before the opening game, 144 starterswere sent overseas. If the war should end in Vietnam, the battle forstarting berths should be awesome. Coach Major King Dixon has only5 returning lettermen as a nucleus. Out standing halfback John Carr will
return with the Marines this year. Joining him will be center Bruce"Crash" Craddock along with defensive standout Clarence Harris andSteve Syabo.
West Virginia University
Location: Morgantown, W. Va.
Conference: Independent
Coach: Jim Carlen
Offense: Pro-T
Lettermen: Returning, 25Losing 21
Series: Mountaineers won the
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West Virginia will rely heavily on sophomores, but a blend of
their talent and the experience of 25 returning lettermen could provide
the best season yet for third year coach Jim Carlen. Last's years
squad went 5-4-1 while winning the Southern Conference.
The defense will be centered around Baker Brown (6»1" 218) a
senior linebacker and middle guard- linebacker Carl Crennel, (6' 208),
the only sophomore on the Associated press All-America team.
Both rate All-American consideration along with kicking specialist
Ken Juskowlch, who booted 5 field goals against Pitt.
Seven starters are back from an offense that grew better as the
1967 season went on.
In the backfield quarterbacks Tom Digon (6'2" 181) senior and
Garland Hudson (6'1" 193) junior completed 68% of their passes.
Fullback Gary Thall and reserve tailbacks Eddie Sllverlo and Ron
Pabolish saw a great deal of action last year.
West Chester StateLocation: West Chester, Pa.
Conference: Pa. State College
Coach: Dr. Robert M. Mitten
Offense: T with flankers
Lettermen: Returning, 22Losing, 27
Series Games: Villanova has
won 7 of 11
With twenty-seven seniors gradtiated froini last yeai*s nndefeated
squad the prospects for 1968 look dim. Fifteen of those graduated were
starters.
There is, however, a bright side. Returning to lead the West Chester
State offense is Burt Nye, the nation's leading scorer in 1967, and an
experienced offensive line composed completely of lettermen. With
the returning of Nye and the catching of ends Don Wilkinson (62
catches in 1967) and Bob TomUnson (27 catches in 1967) West Chester
should be able to maintain their good balance on offense.
Returning to lead the defense is linebacker Jack Gibson and end
Bill Corcoran. The coaches are high on the replacements from last
year's varsity and are particularly well-pleased with tlie FreshjapAn
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STUDENT CLINIC - EVERYBODYr
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 1968
FIELD HOUSE
Co-captain and halfback Frank Boal takes off behind blocking in annual
varsity-freshmen scrimmage. Boal is 'Cats main breakaway threat
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NAME CLASS
ENDSBoyd, Tom Jr.
Brezski, Rich jr.
D'Agoslini, Chuck . . .jr.
Dailey, Bill jr.
Michaels, Ray So.
Moss, John Sr.
O'Neill, Dennis So.
Schwartz, Don So.
Warke, Bill jr.
Wiggins, Wayne Sr.
TACKLESBogle, Frank ....... .Sr.
Cervini, joe .;>,;. ..So.
Chmielewski, Tom ...jr.
Cummins, Fred So.
Danaher, Mike jr.
Moore, Rich ....... .Sr.
Shiller, Mark jr.
Stromberg, Ed So.
Treacy, John jr.
GUARDS
Graziano, jim So.
jesien, Roman jr.
McDonald, Mike ....Sr.
Mester, Clark Sr.
Puepte, Steve .jr.
Santoro, joe So.
CENTERS.
Braun, lom Sr.
LINEBACKERSAuch, Fran jr.
Brannan, Bill So.
Burchetta, jim So.
Kane, Bob So.
Sather, Bill ..... .... .jr.
Seitzinger, Randy ... .jr.
Shugrue, Tom Sr.
Stella, Paul Sr.
Wells, Rick So.
QUARTERBACKSCunningham, Terry . .jr.
Sodaski, John Sr.
Wilhere, Greg So.
HALFBACKSAltenberger, Mike ...So.
Arthur, Gene jr.
Belasco, joe . . ... . . . .So.
Boal, Frank .... .."^ . .Sr.
Ellis, jerry jr.
Elwood, Marty jr.
Folino, Dino So.
Humay, Gene jr.
Kelly, Dennis .,•••• -Sr.
Mihalic, Mike .;.., ..jr.
Stopper, John Jr.
Suarvicz, jim ...... .So.
Walik, Billy t . .,...• U-Zizzo, Mike , »;. . i »>*Sr;
FULLBACKS^
Bosacco, Ken . . . . . . .Sr,;"
Kerins, Mickey . . . . . .Jr.
Kirkland, Mark . . » . .Sdj.
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