Western Guilford Faces Rebuilding Season
Western Guilford, a Piedmont 2-A team, begins 1971 with 55 starters, four lettermen, and two returning starters. John Ralls directs a wing-T offense while Keith Gunther and Steve Goins anchor a smaller backfield. The Hornets aim to improve after a 46 mark and will rely on juniors and sophomores stepping up.
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Robert Martin
Steve Dunlap
Steve Wyrick
Messieheimer
Dean Best
West Forsyth
Ragsdale Tigers Focus on Versatility in Small Roster
Ragsdale’s football squad fields 31 players after 55 signups with 22 on JV and 2 quit. Coach Hugh Gordon highlights hard work, potential for nine new starters, and strong defense led by returning linemen and backs Prince Deese Randy Sechrest and Jon Watkins. Glover, Deese, and Sechrest anchor offense. kicking game by Sechrest and Snyder stands out. Success hinges on early games and line blocking.
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Eddie Johnson
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Chris Bell
Jeff Sechrest
Jeff Sellers
Steelers Offense Key To 1971 Hope Of Title Run
Steelers coach Chuck Noll says the team needs a productive offense to complement the strong defense. Terry Bradshaw and Terry Hanratty show progress at quarterback while rushing and line play are under evaluation. Rookies Jack Ham and Mike Wagner vie for roles as the defense remains a strength with Greene, Hinton, and White in key spots.
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ACC Teams Begin Work as Football Practices Start
Six of seven ACC teams began practice Monday with Clemson already in earlier drills. Wake Forest opened without pads as Cal Stoll’s staff evaluates weaknesses and changes. Openers include Duke vs Florida, Virginia vs Navy, N C State vs Kent State, Maryland vs Villanova, UNC vs Richmond, Clemson vs Kentucky. Georgia Tech hosts South Carolina in Columbia.
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Saints Sideline Manning With Foot Injury
New Orleans owner notes Archie Manning will miss practice and the upcoming San Diego game to rest a foot injury. The Saints also released quarterback Jim Ward in a trade for cornerback Richard Harvey as they shuffle personnel. Meanwhile the 49ers lose Tim Anderson to the CFL Argo nauts. Cincinnati Bengals beat Pittsburgh 20 13 with Virgil Carter passing well and Muhlmann kicking. Hewritt Dixon of the Raiders to miss 6 8 weeks with knee injury.
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