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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1973
Page
10
Coach Dave Lee leads the Carbondale Community High School Terriers in a season debut against Anna Jonesboro. After a 5-17 last year the new-look squad emphasizes tough defense and pride, aiming to erase past frustrations with a surprising, hard-nosed effort.
Coach Lee reunites a lean roster for 1973 74 with veterans Darrell Sanders Jon Lam Melvyn Nesbitt and Sam Goodin anchoring a taller lineup. Newcomers Bob Brooks Bruce Douglas Tom Keim Leo Taylor Mike Lacey and others push for playing time as Lee emphasizes defense and rebounding leading to a Bow en Gym opener at Carbondale.
Benton coach Rich Herrin says Carbondale has enough players returning to be a South Seven surprise. The local basketball context points to potential upswing for the Terriers this season.
Tony Dorsett of Pittsburgh becomes the first freshman to earn first team All America honors in 29 years. He heads a 1973 AP list that includes repeaters Randy Gradishar John Hicks and Richard Wood among a roster of backs receivers linemen and defenders from major programs across the nation.
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