Schembechler Praises Leach Ahead of Huge Ohio State Game
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler lauds quarterback John Leach as he prepares for the Ohio State showdown, the 10th win in 11 seasons likely earning a Rose Bowl bid while the loser faces the Gator Bowl against Clemson. Schembechler, buoyant and relaxed, defends Leach amid talk of records and Heisman chatter.
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Columbus
Ohio
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Woody
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Norwalk Trucker Seniors Honored At Banquet For 1978
Norwalk football coach Bob Hart led a banquet honoring 20 seniors and other 1978 Trucker grid members despite a 5-5 season. MVP Jim Arlin received praise and records for 7.8 yards per carry and a 29 yard field goal. Rick Carrasco earned a second year letter after knee surgery. The event recognized many players across varsity, reserve, junior and sophomore ranks along with managers and cheer squads.
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Jim Arlin
Joe Nickols
Wes Douglas
Gary Wilde
Norwalk
Trucker Grid
Bob Hart
Truckers
Harold Drake
Dennis Bergman
Rick Carrasco
Hart
Carrasco
Rick
Arlin
Clyde
John Christopher
Douglas
Bob Evans
Hinckley
Nickols
Jerry Tubbs
Wilde
Zurichh
Hank Chappelear
Russ Flew
Glenn Hadley
Scott
Jeff Hosack
Seibold
Dave Ream
Jeff Rule
Trucker
Mike Berry
Jim Carrasco
Terry Chappelear
Scott Irwin
Shaun Kirk
Eric Lendrum
John Lover
Steve Mason
Butch Norman
Bill Seitz
Mark Smith
Steve Tubbs
Sophmores
Deitzel Blair
Bob Carrasco
Jeff Dawson
Steve Delianides
Mike Englert
Dave Harmell
Andy Kluding
Rick Leibold
Earl Lover
Scott Spencer
Chuck Sweet
Brad Thornton
Bob Wagner
Reed Wheeler
Mark Widman
Trojans Start Rebuilding Year
South Central fans may wait a year as coach Mike Anderson rebuilds the Trojans after an 18 4 season. Only guards Mike Clark and Yancy Toney return from last year, with Todd Smith and Eric Shepherd among new or potential starters for a team that faced Western Reserve down the stretch.
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New London
Edison
St. Paul
Dan Thallman
Mike Clark
Yancy Toney
Riders
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Clark
Anderson
Todd Smith
Eric Shepherd
Gary Lykins
Paul Deering
Craig Dotson
Cat Cagers Seek To Establish Consistency
NEW LONDON The Wildcats led Firelands early last season with six of seven wins and four straight league victories but slumped to an 11 7 record and 9 14 in conference. Coach Fetrow relies on Stan Cooke 15.7 ppg 8 rpg to spark a repeat bid with leadership from guards Robin Marsh Mike Nestor and forwards Brian Byron Steve Gorsuch. The opener moved to Friday to avoid clashing with state volleyball.
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Fetrow
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Western Reserve
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Ferrow
Robin Marsh
Mike Nestor
Nestor
Mike Marett
Brian Byron
Steve Gorsuch
Jerry Whetstone
Rick Pheifer
Paul Nestor
Wildcat
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John Zureich
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Paul Stafford
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Randy Witter
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Flashes
Willard — Willard
Dave Howard
Doug McClish
McClish
Chris Cole
Mary Myers
Vickie Carpenter
Farmer
Orne Sarena
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