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The Western Carolinian Monday, September 7,1959 SPORTS SECTION THE CRYING TOWEL Woody Needham, Sports Editor Any wagers on the success of the WCC football team this fall? Yes, for the last decade Cat fans have been saying,'"'Just wait 'til next year!" and, sure, for the last four years you've heard many big pre-season build-ups, but—take it or leave it—I'm saying this is the year. I'll wager a dollar to a doughnut that we have a 7-3 or 8-2 record. And, we may take North State Conference championship. There are several reasons why I feel confident that Coaches Dan Robinson and Bob Setzer have built us a winner: our defense and our aerial attack, depth, experience, "beef" and speed. In brief, it is a good, solid well conditioned ball club. Thei ps: halfbacks, kicking and the big ques tion: will the team itself develop the determination and the winning spirit to overcome a losing tradition? Let's analy?e the team. ** ** ** ** Someone once said, "The best offense is a good defense." In reference to WCC this means that if the Catamounts are going to win, then it will be on defense. We aren't in the LSU category, but we do have two teams of near equal strength. "Polish" is the main difference. In these lines, there arc men who are strong, aggressive and who want to play, and there are small men who are fast, scrappers and who will play. Last year the defensive backfield was the stingiest in the conference—and no one was lost due to graduation. Coach Robinson is gearing his team to the defensive type ball club. In brief, this means that on offense WCC will not try to score every time we get our hands on the ball. That is realistic football. Last year, our chances were hurt more by taking the ball on our own 20, say, and going great guns 'til we reached the opposing 10 and there "pooping out" or fumbling. A defensive type ball club also means a kicking team. On this hinges the fortune, or fate, of WCC. Last season Bob Cooper made 41 punts for an average of 39.6 yards per try. However, a "kicking" team has a different emphasis: that of quick kicks and field goals. If Robinson can come up with the man we'll pull many pleasant surprises on the gridiron. Incidentally, this is the type football made famous by Coach Bob Neyland at Tennessee and Bobby Dodd at Georgia Tech. Now let's look at the team by positions. ** ** ** ** Jack Spady and Dean Turner are the best pair of offensive ends in the North State Conference. Spady is the best receiver in the league, and he copped many honors to back up that statement. Defensively, Turner and Spady are hard to "turn in" or "squeeze out." Jim Lovett, plus several promising freshmen, will see a lot of action. Our "interior" line has got it. It is here, in fact, that the coaching ability of Bob Setzer shines forth. He has done a tremendous job. In tackles Denny Williams and Jerry Bishop, WCC has big, strong and even vicious players. Both are excellent at following play development. Williams could well be named conference lineman of the year. He knows what he is doing. He's rugged. He was NAIA All-American as a freshman. Bishop and Williams will get plenty of assistance fromi Reggie Elliott and Olin Sisk, both men of ability and experience. All in all, tackle will be one of the strongest positions on the team. At the vital guard posts, Cecil Smith and Joe Griesbaum will give opposing backfields nightmares. Frankly, I get more pure enjoyment watching Smith than any lineman on the squad. On the other hand, I feel Griesbaum is the better offensive guard. Barring injury, either may cop conference laurels. Yet dont' count out Ronald Brown and "Monk" Snyder, an outstanding freshman. Center Ron Aughtry has no peer in the conference. He has the finesse, ability and attitude that make a coach's job much easier. Former guard Eric Holcomb has been moved up to replace the departed Joe Heverin and he will see considerable action. In the defensive backfield watch linebackers Jamie Wilkes and Aughtry. Both diagnose plays well. Wilkes loves that contact and he is one of the most determined players on the squad. Boogy Bass, Tobe Childers and Bob Cooper, though short on heighth, give WCC a sound secondary. *# ** ** ** Offensively, Bob Copper will direct the WCC attack. He's an excellent passer and a proven field general who poses a constant ground and aerial attack. Last season, he completed 53.3 per cent of 107 tosses for 774 yards while totaling 294 yards, or 1,068 overall. He was all-conference, all-District 26 and NAIA All-American. It is surprising how well a player can stand out while in the publicity shadows of Cooper. But Tobe Childers is, in my opinion, the most improved backfield man on the squad. He's gained confidence to go along with fine, though not spectacular, quarterback qualities. I promise you this: he'll be and do a great deal more than act as a "breather" for Cooper. Bruce Peterson and Ken Morgan will see considerable action. Here and now, the halfback position seems to be the weakest spot on the team. For some reason WCC has had trouble breaking a scatback loose. But Boogy Bass is a proven performer who is probably the most willing player on the team. Alongside Bass, there is Tom Broadwater, the Pennsylvania speed merchant. Gary Scott, Ed Wiest and Jimmy Bryant showed well in Spring practice and are capable of developing into first rate performers. In fact, Scott may become Coach Robinson's "find of the year." Jamis Wilkes and Lowell Jennings make the fullback post the strongest position on the Catamount team, saving the tackle slot. As freshmen in different years both men were starters. Both are strong, rugged and love football. Wilkes has the inside track to the starting pole. He may be just the player to instill into the rest of the team a winning spirit. *♦ ** *♦ ** Tha is one side of the story. To some, it may seem like just so much "paper work." The point is, however, that the above remarks are facts, facts based on the experience gained by last year's team, on the experience of players who have transferred to WCC, on a thorough examination of the individual records, plus several other factors such as three first string all-conference men. Those who witnessed last year's spring game will recall the added spirit which this team possesses. But then another very important fact stares every WCC fan and player undeniably in the face: that of a losing tradition. This is an obstacle which is not easily overcome. It is so important to have a winning tradition (to administrators, players, coaches and fans alike) that where ever you travel, and in whatever circles you may wheel around, it will be found to be a constant concern. Tradition can be called several things: attitude, confidence and spirit. A losing tradition, therefore, is not an easy "thing" to buck. It affects players Cats Meet Catawba In Opener Non-Conference Tilt in Asheville PICTURED ABOVE, COCAPTAI NS-ELECT Dean Turner (left) and Bobby Cooper (right), surround Head Mentor Dan Robinson, who is in his fourth year at the Catamount football helm. Western Carolina Cal Football Roster Jack Spady 185 Dean Turner 185 Jim Lovett 185 Olin Sisk 205 Reggie Elliott 225 Denny Williams 220 Jerry Bishop 230 Cecil Smith 192 Joe Griesbaum 196 Ronald Brown 205 Sam Watkins 195 Ronnie Aughtry 185 Eric Holcomb 210 Bob Cooper 165 Tobe Childers 155 Booby Bass 155 Jimmy Bryant 175 Ed Wiest 165 Tom Broadwater 170 Gary Scott 175 Jamie Wilkes 190 Lowell Jennings 190 Jim Tanzillo 190 Clarance Janaski 195 Bob Linsay 190 "Monk" Snider 190 Steve Paduhovich 193 Floyd Hungerford 195 Leonard Golforth 170 Ronny Hampton 175 Frank Campbell 155 Dennis Dolansky 175 Donald Ethridge 229 Edwin Alley 190 Bruce Peterson 170 Ken Morgan 175 Buford Gilliland Larry Canady 190 ENDS Junior 6' 1" Senior 6' 1" Sophomore 6' TACKLES Sophomore ' 6' 3' Sophomore 6' V Junior 6' 2" Sophomore 6' 2" GUARDS Junior 5' 7" Sophomore 6' Sophomore 6' 1" Sophomore 5' 11" CENTERS Senior 6' 1" Junior 6' 1" QUARTERBACKS Senior 6' Junior 5' 10" LEFT HALFBACKS Junior 5' 6" Sophomore 5' 11" Sophomore 5 8" RIGHT HALFBACKS Junior 6' Sophomore 5" 11" FULLBACKS Junior 5' 10" Junior 5' 10" (Incoming Freshmen) ENDS Freshman 6' Freshman 6' Freshman 6' 3" GUARDS Freshman 5' 10" Freshman 5' 10" Freshman 5' 9" HALFBACKS Freshman 5' 11" Freshman 6' Freshman 5' 9" Freshman 5' 10" TACKLES Freshman 6' 2" Freshman 6' QUARTERBACKS Freshman 5' 10" Freshman 6' 1" FULLBACKS Freshman Freshman 5' 10" Gastonia, N. C. Henrietta, N. C. Levittown, Pa. Rutherfordton, N. C. Marion, N. C. Belmont, N. C. Asheville, N. C. Elberton, Ga. Fairless Hills, Pa. Knoxville, Tenn. Rutherfordton, N. C. Greenwood, S. C. Knoxville, Tenn. Andrews, N. C. Hickory, N. C. Chadbourn, N. C. Massey Hill, N. C. Philadelphia, Pa. Fairless Hills, Pa. Asheville, N. C. Winston-Salem, N. C. Hepzibah, Ga. Morrisville, Pa. Morrisville, Pa. Hickory, N. C. Greenwood, S. C. New Jersey Abbeville, La. Marion, N. C. Kannapolis, N. C. Spray, N. C. Fairless Hills, Pa. Weldon, N. C. Norfolk, Va. Asheville, N. C. Marion, N. C. Waynesville, N. C. Melbourne, Fla. Th< football tti.m runs straight in' Catawba Ii lid-opener for both The game will be p] under the lights in Asheville beginning at 8 p.m. This game will ount in North i i not be admitted to the game fr< nson well t 30, including fine i result llvidual i ng during this point is very g< i said, "and if w ne of- mounts should be a very sound football team. We feel we will be able to give WCC a winner." The Catamount coaching staff tion for the Sauuv Two daily workouts, "ska!l" prac- ind good food :. ;ined to round the players into near top shape. The following i - .ing in units durinj pract »ns: First unit: 1 k Spady and Dean Turn. vnny Williams and J> Oith and Joe ( and ci in Aught: r; and fu Wilk nil Unit ;.)b Lind- Od Jim Love —O- k and Reggie Elliott; guards Ronald ib. in the backfield—Tob. , QB; half's—Gary Scott and Ed Weist or Jim Bryant; fullback—L< 1959 Football Schedule Sept. 12—Catawba at Asheville* Sept. 19 — Carson-Newman at Asheville** Sept. 26—Appalachian at Boone Oct. 3—Tampa at Tampa, Fla. Oct. 10—Catawba at Cullowhee Oct. 17—East Carolina at Cullowhee*** Oct. 24—Lenoir Rhyne at Cullowhee Oct. 31—Elon at Elon Nov. 7—Emory & Henry at Cullowhee Nov. 14—Open Nov. 21—Guilford at Guilford All games played at 8 p.m. except Guilford, which begins at 2 p.m. * Neutral affair with neither team serving as home team. It will NOT count for either club insofar as conference sandings are concerned. ** Played in Asheville but considered a home game. *** Homecoming expects Catawba to be rugged. Indian Coach Presnell Mull, returning to North State competition after an eight-year lay-off, has 12 veterans returning this season. He will introduce the "Iowa Wing-T" formation into the conference and this will be the first time WCC has run up against it. Catawba has three top men who will give our backfield a rough evening. They are all-conference 230-pound tackle John McGrath, sturdy, 230-pound right tackle Jaul Mucke and guard Ray Oxendine, who was a starting fullback in 1958. Catawba has two fine speed merchants in Jean Worthngton and Sam Morrow. Don Elkins will be at fullback. The Catamounts have been going through the paces in prepara- Jennings. Third Unit: Ends—Clarence Janaski and Jim Tanzillo; tackles— Edwin Alley and Don Ethridge; guards—Floyd Hungerford and Steve Paduhovich; center—Sam Watkins. In the backfield—Bruce Peterson, QB; half's — Leonard Golforth and Dennis Dolansky; fullback—Larry Canady. Coach Robinson announced early last week that freshman Ken Morgan had joined the Catamounts. Morgan, according to the head mentor is "a tremendous prospect. He was the best high school player in the whole state (North Carolina) last year. He is an illusive runner, a dangerous passer and he has been clocked in the 100 yard dash in 9.7." STUDENTS! LOOK! "The Finest Clothes For College Wear" THE MEN'S STORE Phone JUstice 6-2450 Sylva, N. C. with discouragement, coaches with doubts and reservations (no matter how enthusiastic conditions appear), and it breeds indifference into fans. A losing tradition lends reality to deception. Everyone looks at some one else to find the fault; "put a winning ball club on the field," or simply, "win," are easy, but empty, words to utter. "Get god material" is just as easy to utter and, too, "good material" does not insure a winner. In my opinion tradition works two ways: the spirit of the fans and that of the players and coaches. Now WCC players and coaches want to win in the worst sort of way. And it can be argued that so do the fans. Since the desire is there, then how do we get a winning tradition on the WCC campus? First, and foremost, the players and coaches must really think "big." They must become constantly aware of their ability. They must become confident. They must have faith in themselves as a team. Couple this attitude with the ability the depth and all the other football factors which the 1959 Catamount team DOES have—and we'll get our winner. So, at this juncture, we can conclude that the success depends upon the team itself. If the '59 Catamounts don't "come though"—then it will go down as the flop of the school's history. Secondly, however, a winning tradition depends upon the students. Not much can be done to instill spirit unless you students raise your interest. Last year, the student spirit stank. Memorial Stadium was lucky to have had more than 500 students at any one game. The cheer leaders didn't receive much help. In short, the students were dead. There are definite ways that the students can use to help the team bring a winning tradition to WCC. First, support the team! Don't just mill around, dont' adopt the attitude that the team is supposed to "entertain" you. They are woring there —to bring this school a winner. Secondly, make something out of the freshman "Beanies.' See that they sit in a block at the games. And you fraternities and sororities! How about learning some cheers? How about you sitting in blocked off sections at the games? This isn't a "one-way" affair—do you know? Something New Is Added; ID Cards Beginning this fall quarter, something new will be added to the campus life of Western Carolina College students, according to Mr. Taylor Huskins, Director of Student personnel. It will be the Identification card. This card will contain the student's name, classification, photograph and signature. It will be used for identification at ball games, lyceum programs, registration of automobiles, dances, and will serve as identification to those seeking credit or to cash checks. The card will be billfold size and must be carried at all times. Each quarter, the card will be punched by the bursar to be valid for that quarter. The card will be good for the four years a student spends on campus. Since the campus patrol will be deputized this year the cards may be used to issue tickets of warnings. The ID card with the photograph will eliminate all persons other than students getting into events on student cards. HEDDEN'S BARBER SHOP Sylva (under Velt's) Stovall's 5-10-25c Store FIRST IN QUALITY FAIREST IN PRICES "Where Your Dimes Have More CenU" SYLVA HOME OWNED WAYNESVILLE WE BAOK THE CATS! ! ! WELCOME FRESHMEN! ATTENTION! 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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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