Graceland College Ranked Eighth in NAIA Poll
Graceland College of Lamont Iowa sits eighth in the NAIA Division II football poll for the week. The team stands 1-0 on the season with Texas Lutheran 7-0 atop the rankings.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1976
Page
14
Graceland College of Lamont Iowa sits eighth in the NAIA Division II football poll for the week. The team stands 1-0 on the season with Texas Lutheran 7-0 atop the rankings.
Unbeaten North Tama hosts defending state 2A champion Hudson in a key Friday clash that could reshape the playoff picture. Hudson has outscored foes this season while North Tama relies on a strong passing game led by juniors Stansbery and Seda, with standout tackles Drinovsky and Petersen anchoring the defense.
North Tama coach Tom McDermott greets five experienced backs including Jed Yorba and Tony Stansbery. Linebacker Peter Roan tops with 83 tackles while Jeff Dvorak and Verba form a hard secondary. Verba improves by forcing interceptions as the Red Hawks boast solid defense aside from one game versus Exira where they trailed 22 seven before a 32 30 comeback.
In New York, Tony Perez and Dave Concepcion of the Cincinnati Reds complain Latin American players remain the forgotten stars off the field. They cite media and advertiser bias, noting peers like Pete Rose and Johnny Bench receive more attention. Perez recalls Roberto Clemente’s delayed recognition and urges equitable coverage.
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