28 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1977
Page
1
Ohio University faces a battered season after injuries derail a highly anticipated MAC showdown with Western Michigan. Bobcats star Vetter leads offense with 72 completions for 953 yards and eight TDs, while Persell and Rogien headline Broncos injuries.
The athletic director welcomes alumni and friends for Homecoming at Ohio University. He reflects on a disappointing football season, notes injuries including the All-Conference quarterback loss, and expresses optimism with young players gaining experience and potential return of defensive ends Steve Groves and Bill Simpson next year.
Senior defensive tackle Ted Librizzi of Ohio University pursues dental school after graduation. He recalls braces sparked his interest in dentistry and describes football as a full time commitment, while noting five dental schools and a recent academic honor amid an injury plagued season.
Western Michigan coach Elliot Uzelac discusses a severe injury crisis with 21 of 44 players sidelined and 17 operated on, mostly knees. He notes the strain on practice and the need for recovering players next season while expressing sympathy for seniors facing a season without tomorrow.
Columbus AP reports Dick Crum says Miami has not yet played its best this season and remains atop the MAC. A win over Toledo would secure the No. 1 spot, with Kent State Central Michigan and Ball State also in the title mix.
The program lists an 8 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame banquet in Baker Center and Indonesian dance at Memorial Auditorium. Saturday features a 10 a.m. parade from Morris Avenue to the Convocation Center, an 11 a.m. Alumni luncheon, a 1:30 p.m. game vs Western Michigan, a Bob Hope concert with Mike Schmidt as master of ceremonies, 10 p.m. ATR music, and costume judging at 11 p.m. with finals at 1 a.m.
The 13th Ohio University Athletic Hall of Fame class includes Mike Schmidt two time All American and six other former Bobcats across baseball wrestling golf track and football. Induction follows a Friday banquet at Baker Center and a Saturday pre game ceremony at the Bobcat stadium.
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