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HOSTSSATURDAYThe defensive unit at Nevada cific was held to a minus six Steve Russi spent most of hisSouthern University is some- yards, and last week USF was time at quarterback in highthing else! able to net only 15 yards in 43 school and he is still learning aCoach Bill Ireland advocates attempts. lot about defense. However, hea colorful wide-open style of Statistics also indicate that was recruited as a natural ath-play on offense which has ac- coach Roger Barnson’s defen- lete with a good mind and the cumulated 79 points in downing sive secondary has been learn- coaches feel they have a lot to three opponents in the yet young ing some lessons. Everyone has work with, season. thrown against the Rebels, but Also in Russi’s favor is hisHowever, this week Ireland the touchdown count has gone size (6-0) and speed (9.8) andIs praising his Rebel defense from thre€ against St. Mary’s in just three games he has im-which has yielded only 35 points t0 one against Azusa Pacific to proved tremendously.to the enemy. none ^ast week. Another freshman who hasWhile the offense has sput- The big steadying influence in been particularly outstanding is tered with the third quarter the secondary has been the play Tommy Rowland. At 195 pounds blues in each game, they’ve of Jlm Thompson at safety, many would argue Rowland is been outscored 20-14, the de- Thompson, the former Bakers- too small to play defensive fense has been a good insurance Junior College star, hits tackle, but assistant coach Bill policy against the miscues a ,lke a linebacker and still han- Daniel spent last season at Ala-new club is bound to make. dles his passing responsibilities, bama as an observer, and he The Rebels host the West- Plyaing deep with Thompson says Rowland is the prototype minster College Parsons Satur- are two freshmen who h a v e of the famous Bear Bryant line-day at 8 p.m. at Cashman Field, made giant strides at maturity, man.Statistics show one of the most Jim Vinson is probably one of The tough freshman from obvious strengths—d e f e n s e college football’s oldest fresh- Arvin, Calif., has speed, instinct against the rush. In three games men at 25. After high school he and strength. He also loves the NSU opponents have a net of played some service ball, but it game and would come and play only 80 yards on the ground, still has been awhile since he in your backyard with aboutAlmost all of this yardage was was in action. However, after five minutes’ notice, given up in the first game when three games it is all falling in Mack Gilchrist, a freshman St. Mary’s rushed for 74 yards, place and he looks like a good from Campbell, Ohio, is in the In the second game Azusa Pa- find. I same category. Gilchrist wasput at defensive end in the second game because of injuries, and now there is no need to move him.At the other end the NSU defense has gone with experience. Frank Provensal, a junior from Bakersfield JC, is the Rebels’ defensive captain, and with good reason.Last week Provensal missed the USF game with a knee injury and his replacement, DaveBittel—a n o t h e r Bakersfield transfer—spent a 11 afternoon with his arms wrapped around the quarterback.The Rebels’ linebackers have also played a major role In the defensive battle. Lee Wright, with two years of JC ball, and Bill Myers, with one, have played their positions with great skill and have more than made up for any mistakes or breakdowns by the front four.Season s Rolled
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Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Fri, Oct 04, 1968
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