Looks Good Ganders Open Preseason As Kramer Praises Veterans
Coach Ron Kramer previews the Ganders season with Spr ing Branch, noting 15 returning lettermen and five all district players Alvin Ruben Aristedes Trifilio Charles Haggerty Shane Beoker Paul Morgan plus Mark Hatcher. Polls favor the Ganders to win the district but Kramer warns offensive line inexperience could test early games. Morgan is highlighted as a potential Gulf Coast standout while Kenny Seligman and Jennings vie for line spots. Defensive backs are untested but talented with Tre Brooks Matt DeHayes Eli Roberson and Robert Holt cast to start or contest roles.
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Mike Hallmark
Robert E. Lee
Ron Kramer
Kramer
Ganders
Alvin Ruben
Aristedes Trifilio
Charles Haggerty
Shane Beoker
Paul Morgan
Mark Hatcher
Morgan
Paul
Gulf Coast
Charles Seligman
Paul Jennings
Jennings
Gerald Norris
Norris
David
Mad Dog
Robert Parks
Dwight Cox
Doris Seilhan
Holty
Raymond Arreguin
Homer
Johnson
Dennis Alexander
Brent Brentzel
Ronald Jagnarian
Servando Delgado
Jing
Jimmy Meier
Dennis Alex
Lander
Robert Pena
AEL
Ron
Haggerty
Avila
Seligman
Lee Ganders Eye Strong Season Under Kramer Coaching
Lee coach Ron Kramer leads the Ganders as 1976 season opens with a veteran staff and a deep roster. Key players include quarterback Shane Boeker, running back Charles Haggerty, and fullback Mark Hatcher. Defensive standouts feature Alvin Ruben and Aristedes Trifilio, with a mix of experienced assistants guiding backs, line, and freshmen. The squad aims to improve on a 9-1-0 start and pursue the District 20-AAAA crown.
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Highlands
Lwhile Ellis
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Mike
McClendon
AEL
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Ehtis
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Ball
Ganders
Lee
Kramer
Ganderstaff
Ron
Rice
Bill Thompson
Aldine
Thompson
Sam Houston State University
Livingston
Halletsville
Victor
Horace Mann
Kevin Lounsberry
Lounsberry
Baytown
REL
Waltrip
Bill Groberg
Groberg
Wharton Junior College
Lamar University
Ricky Burch
Burch
Blin
University of Texas
Tomball
Cincinnati Reds
Milton Kellner
Kellner
Orchard High School
Blinn
Texas A&i
AMI
Port Arthur
Jackie Byrd
Byrd
Beaumont South Park
Lamar
Sophs
Gary Herrington
Gander
Texas A&m
Texas City
Karl Scantlen
Scantlen
Night Games on 1976 College Schedule Set Record
The 1976 college football slate features 250 night games, one fewer than the previous season, reflecting a shift in scheduling.
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