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Ursetrnompson, Linda wicKunei) inn nrancJ^ Marie rieiaomnalandShouldaiLtop!rfulioy-thei . i3UUILLed:£(IfMost college football coaches look with optimism, towards approaching gridiron campaignsIn the offensive line, the Yellow Jackets hopes are built around veteran guards Mikenmmibe heStaiwhowarn— and West Virginia State's s Belcher and Lynn Dudley, two-a i Head Mentor ^Colin T. Cameron j year center John Valentine and to is no exception — even though! tackle Don Hicks.he chooses to qualify his 19721 The strongest suit for 1972 optimism somewhat. ihas to be defense with eightthe hen Ited t aur-Coach Cameron, entering his | of the 11 starters returning. Allfifth year as head coach, does!conference linebacker Jack■ i 4expect good things for hisYellow Jackets in 1972. And to back up the optimism, heSuliners, the defensive captain, leads the charge. He will get help at the JinebackingothenwouldfinallmentSaturshoullt;withbackeThe of hiwill s 12 W£points to the 19 returning let- position from Oliver Cosby, who termen, including seven of- broke into the 1971 lineup as fensive and eight defensive a freshman, starters from the 1971 squad. I Also returning to the “We should make a good j defensive unit are safeties j showing,” the fiery young coach j Robert Lewis and Stanley Sims, .arks.quartPro at lea“Gioft-lay.10122221110*1022211130Bitand| remarks. “We will definitely! rover Howard Dorsey, end Bill co- j improve last year's 2-5 con-1 Ondra, and linemen John ference record. Just bow well! McComas and Greg McGrew we do will depend on whether J Dorsey begins his fourth year or not we can stay healthy,” j at the rover position with Lewis i M0 he adds. entering his third at safety. i (UPIHuThe qualification of “how well Oliver Cosbywe do will depend on our stay- Montgomery, . as is Junior ing healthy,” can also be back- quarterback Larry Watkins2 132100000112701010003c38ed up by Coach Cameron and his staff. Last year the Jackets McComasfrom! sity’sin fu todayJuniordefensive tackle Johnis from Sullivan,started quick with two wins while Mick Rodes, a Senior before the injury bug hit hard defensive end, hails from Hin-and claimed 13 starters. The ton. Another returning; let-result — a dismal 2-5 con-1 terman is John Valentine, a1—12ference and 2-8 overall finish.With “staying healthy in 1972” as an unofficial motto, the Yellow Jackets open camp Aug. 18 for physicals and early registration. Two-a-day sessionsJunior center from Mullens.A couple of local boys are trying to make it on the varsity this year. Ray Davidson, a defensive halfback from Mt Hope will be trying to makeready ualty . Splmiss day t der,den sBotMeunbegin Aug. 19 and will continue i It in his sophomore yearL-7! through Aug. 27. Classes begin Aug. 28 at State, with the teamo2-nJ1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1S 1211200Willard Jennings, another sophomore from Beckley, willsenredrills WV ers n defenseconthen moving to the regular one be trying to make it as a safety* front*429«#4234 0 1practice schedule.Bolstering the optimism in 1972 is the return of three starting baekfield members, 2 including the 1971 leading rusher, fullback Fred Venson. Halfback Herb Harris returns for his third year of varsity play and signal-caller Larry Watkins is back for his second.43 24334 1 113 26 1—23Tournament SetThe Eccles I ~ v i t a t i o n a Softball Tournament will begin Sunday, August 27th. Any teams wishing to enter- should contact Jack Massey at 934-7447.Team trophies and individual Also expected to help out are! awards will go to the winnerhalf-back-wide receiver Eddie]and runner - up teams. TheReeves and backup quarterback championship club willRod Smith. I receive jackets.den ( throw“Bion, ai sive 1 ball,51RedEccThealso j the cl SoftbiCAMDEN PARK RESERVED
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Raleigh Register
Beckley, West Virginia, US
Fri, Aug 18, 1972
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