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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
5
Leading coaches discuss offensive shifts to the Wishbone and spread formations, defensive aggressiveness, and the evolving modern athlete. Bear Bryant and Joe Paterno weigh risks of new schemes, while emphasis remains on adaptability and versatility in the game.
UR baseball, Southern Conference champions, lost 18-2 to Virginia and 10-5 to Florida State in the Gastonia NCAA regional. Les Keenan set a tournament record with seven straight hits. Coach Chuck Boone named Coach of the Year in his first season.
Campus Police report at least 15 wallets stolen during the first week of school. Students are urged to lock doors and keep wallets and checkbooks out of sight to prevent further thefts.
The list shows home games for dates in September through November against North Carolina West Virginia Northeast Louisiana VMI East Carolina Mississippi Purman The Guadel Davidson William and Mary with the note that denoted games are home.
Richmond Spiders football eyes a title defense in 1972 with 21 lettermen returning under coach Frank Jones. Key players include Barry Smith Pat Kelly Nugent Clark and Meyers along with sophomores Knight Yount and Mahoney. The squad may face quarterback questions and a potentially weak defensive backfield while aiming for seven or eight wins amid a lighter early schedule.
John Nugent and Billy Meyers were elected co-captains for Richmond football. Meyers, a 6-0 205 pound halfback from Camden New Jersey, rushed for 427 yards with 5.1 yards per carry despite half the season injured and earned Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors for a 185 yard Davidson performance. Nugent, a 6-2 220 pound defensive end from Pompano Beach Florida, was an All-Southern Conference pick and preseason All-America candidate. he posted 11 unassisted tackles and Defensive Player of the Week accolades in the win over William and Mary.
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