EDINBORO FOOTBALL PROGRAM PUBLISHED BY THE VARSITY "E" CLUB EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE, EDINBORO, PENNA. President ........................................................... Peter Chulack Vice President ................................................... Bob Rosenfelt Secretary ............................................................. Dave Maradin Treasurer ............................................................ Larry Smith Corresponding Secretary ................................ Jim Coiangelo Alumni Secretary .............................. ........... Jim Coiangelo OUR THANKS TO ADVERTISERS, BOOSTERS The Varsity “E” Club is grateful to all merchants who have subscribed to advertising space in this program. Also to the many boosters who have nothing to advertise but wish to show their interest in Edinboro athletics by making a contribution. To both advertisers and boosters Varsity “E” says . . . "Many Thanks." First National Bank Edinboro F ootball of Edinboro News — Table of Contents — Varsity Club Officers ................................................... 2 Student-Faculty Council .............................................. 4 President's Message ................................................... 5 Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. All Accounts Guaranteed to $10,000. EDINBORO McKEAN Highlander Coaches .................................................... 8-9 Edinboro Varsity ........................................................... 15 Highiander Piayers .................................................. 16-17 Edinboro Roster ....................................................... 18-19 “Best of Luck” Starting Lineups ....................................................... 20-21 Opponent's Roster ........................................................ 22 6u£&eAtsxHv Opponent's Coaches ..................................................... 23 Opponent's Information .............................................. 24 Opponent's Piayers OoiAjnJUu^ &JU&. ................................................ 25-26 Edinboro Booster Club ............................................... 28 Highlander Scheduies .............................................. 29-30 Alma Mater ................................................... Back Cover — 3 — THE STUDENT-FACULTY COUNCIL of ESC SUPPORT OUR SPORTS BEST OF LUCK TO OUR HIGHLANDERS!!! RICH TROIANO................................................................................. PRESIDENT PAT ECKARD .......................................... SECRETARY MR. CURTIS ICHES........................................................................... TREASURER DR. WILLIAM CORNELL - MRS. RUTH PECK - MR. JAMES HARRISON ADVISORS President McNerney*s 1967 Welcome Message This year the Edinboro State College has an en­ rollment of 4,892 students on three campuses. By far the greater number, 4,350 are here at Edinboro and the remaining 542 are divided between the Shenango Valley Off-Campus Center located at Hickory Township High School and the Warren Area OffCampus Center at Warren. You will notice the new construction taking place on the campus. If you are seated on the permanent bleachers, to your right is the major dormitory building project. Two dormitories which will house four hundred students each will be completed by September 1968, two additional ones by September 1969, and two more by September 1970. As you came through the campus toward the stadium, you noticed the lake which is becoming a reality, the world cul­ tures building, and the new student infirmary build­ ing, all of which are ahead of construction schedule. During this school year, construction will begin on a maintenance building and the new dining hall. The completion of plans for the new field house - gym­ nasium and student union will be finalized during this school year also. By this time next year, to the north of the stadium, a new baseball stadium will appear as a reality. In addition to these projects, much renovation is occurring in the old buildings on campus and it is my hope that you will tour the buildings to observe this renovation. The faculty of the College now numbers 236 mem­ bers. It is a cosmopolitan group recruited mainly from the eastern part of the United States. The ma­ jor part of this faculty, new and old, are professors of advanced academic degrees earned at outstand­ ing American universities. In addition to the teach­ ing which they do with a high degree of excellence, the faculty also evaluates and develops the curric­ ulum of the College and it is interesting to observe the growth in the quantity and quality of faculty re­ search type activities. The incoming student body is of good quality. Its origins are basically in Northwestern Pennsylvania but a good sprinkling of students come from other parts of the Commonwealth, from other states, and there are representatives on the campus from sev­ eral foreign nations. It is interesting to note the growth of the resources available for teaching and learning. For example, the Hamilton Library which had a collection of 60,000 volumes when it was dedicated in 1962 now has 160,000 volumes. Also interesting to note is the ex­ panded use of “teaching tools” such as closed cir­ cuit television. You, the Alumni of the College, have always been generous in your support of the activities of the Col­ lege and I know that each of you and your friends will continue being active supporters of this, your Alma Mater. I welcome this opportunity to say “Hello” to each one of you. 5 — — Welcome Alumni Tony and John's Try Our Brand of ^^B.S.” — BETTER SERVICE — Barber Shop Edinboro Hotel Cocktail Lounge The College Book Store EDINBORO^S MOST COMPLETE STORE Greeting Cards ~ Gifts - Textbooks Paperbaeks - Cameras LARGEST ART DEPARTMENT IN NORTHWESTERN PA. 12 MEADVILLE STREET EDINBORO, PA. Courtesy of the - House o( Edinboro — 7 — Highlander Assistant Coaches DAVID O'DESSA Assistant grid coach Dave O’Dessa is commencing his fourth season as chief developer of Highlander offensive tackles this fall. Following his graduation from Shaler High School, O’Dessa enrolled as an undergraduate at Edinboro State College in 1957 and completed his college ed­ ucation in 1961, at which time he received his B.S. degree. During his athletic career at his college alma mater, O’Dessa competed on the varsity football and track teams. He was elected captain of the football squad, earned a berth on the PSCAC Western Di­ vision All-Star Team, and awarded a Little AllAmerican Honorable Mention citation in his senior year. In addition, O’Dessa competed on the Gem City Bowl Game held in Erie, and was the recipient of the Sixth Annual Sox Harrison Outstanding Senior Athlete Award in 1961. Following his graduation from ESC, O’Dessa was named assistant line coach of the Highlander foot­ ball squad by Head Coach Loyal Park for the 19611962 seasons. The most recent addition to the Highlander coach­ ing staff is offensive backfield coach Jim Bowen. Bowen has been head football coach at Fairview High School in Fairview for the past 9 years and has compiled an outstanding record of 72 wins and 8 losses. His grid teams have captured 4 league championships while riding 25 and 19 game winning streaks. Coach Bowen is a 1957 graduate of Slippery Rock State College. He also attended Buffalo University where he earned his Master’s degree. He and his wife, Joyce, along with his 6 children, two of which are twin girls, reside in Fairview, Pa. JAMES BOWEN FRED CARO Fred Caro will commence his fifth season as head freshman grid coach this year. In addition he serves as chairman of the Health and Physical Education Department, head Highlander wrestling coach, and Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Caro received his B.S. degree from Lock Haven State College and his M.S. from Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts. Currently, Caro has compiled nine years of coach­ ing experience: three years at Tyrone Area High School as football, track, and wrestling coach; one year at Derry Area High School in the capacity of assistant football coach; one year as assistant foot­ ball coach at Williston Academy in Massachusetts; and four years as assistant grid coach at Edinboro. 8 — — ■ j | Head Coach William Catcher WILLIAM CUTCHER In March of 1966, William Cutcher accepted the position of head varsity coach at Edinboro State Col­ lege. Cutcher began his new duties as Highlander grid mentor at Edinboro during spring football practice, April 22-May 15, 1966. Prior to his appointment as head grid coach at Edinboro, Cutcher served as head football mentor at Central High School, Phoenix, Arizona. When he as­ sumed the head coaching berth at Central High in 1964, Cutcher inherited a team which finished the previous season with an 0-10 football record. During his first year as head coach at the school, his team recorded three victories and seven defeats. In 1965 during his second season as grid mentor, Cutcher’s team reversed their record to seven victories and only three defeats. Before serving as Central High’s grid mentor, Cutcher was varsity line coach at Persell High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Under his direction, Persell was the Greater Cincinnati High School Champions for 1952, 1953, 1955, 1959, and 1960. In addition, he served nine years as head varsity basketball coach at Persell and head varsity track coach for seven years, 1952-1959. Cutcher’s high school football career record con­ tains 102 victories, 30 defeats and 6 ties. Cutcher competed in collegiate gridiron competi­ tion at the University of Dayton for four years on the varsity squad. In 1952 he participated in the “Salad Bowl” in Phoenix, Arizona, against the Uni­ versity of Houston, Texas. Cutcher graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.S. degree in physical education. He earned his M.Ed. degree from Xavier University, Cincinnati, in 1958. Hard hit by the loss of many key personnel through academic ineligibilities and injuries. Coach Cutcher’s first grid season at Edinboro State College was marked with a disappointed 1-6-1 record. Team Trainer ................... Sports Information Director Equipment Manager........... ROBERT KLINGLER PAUL NEWMAN DENNIS HARKNESS Good Place Good Luck Highlanders! The to Eat” College Crossroads Dinor Union Mailroom Snack to a . . . Staff and Mrs. Hoch . . . Complete Dinner” Kappa Gamma Psi Backs the Highlanders in B7 10 — ‘^One Stop Shopping Center For Your Automotive Needs” f Walker Bros. BUICK-CHEVROLET "BUSINESS IS PINE —COME IN AND SEE WHY" RT. 99 NORTH EDINBORO, PA. Herron’s Inn Jackson Center, Pa. Rt. U.S. 62 PHONE 732-5401 VI ENGEL (Women’s Apparel) GOOD LUCK Edinboro, Pa. Bennett’s Mobil Service OitohiiJt Route 6N and 99 — Edinboro, Pa. ‘‘^There is a Difference Complete Tune-Ups - Minor in Flowers . . . Try Ours” Repairs - Pa. State Inspeetion 137 Erie Street Edinboro, Pa. WALLY BENNETT — PHONE 732-6701 Phone 732-5321 Good Luck Highlanders The CRANDALL AGENCr Inc. from — Dependable Insurance Programing — I. R. St. John Agency Since Edinboro Corry — Edinboro —- Union City John R. Rouse, Mgr. 1918 732-7201 Edinboro Office Alpha Gamma Delta WISHES the EDINBORO HIGHLANDERS GOOD LUCK for a Successful Season. — Alpha Tau Chapter Gamma Sigma Sigma (Girl’s Service Sorority) "We offer our services to the college, community and the nation" Wish you the very best in the coming year! 12 — — Complete Line of Sport Goods FRATERNITY JACKETS BLAZERS - SWEATERS Sports Center 121 W.9th STREET — ERIE, PA. Represented By Telephone RICHARD DeFAZIO 528-5288 EdinJ^'uy IGA KING’S DAIRY ISLE Market Street O'x^adUneA Edinboro, Pa. THE STORE WITH THE FEATURING EVERYDAY LOW PRICES "GREEN & WHITE STRIPES" PHONE 732-5762 Wilson and Charlotte King Compliments of Compliments of Edinboro Home Bakery GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP Fancy Pastry and Sweets MEADVILLE ST. EDINBORO, PA. Phone 732-2441 —13 SCHRUERS DAIRY PASTEURIZED & HOMOGENIZED MILK HOME DELIVERY - 38c 1/2 GALLON Edinboro, Pa. GOOD LUCK TO A BIGGER AND BETTER EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE "THE CANOE CLUB" ON EDINBORO LAKE "THE JUKE BOX" DANCE CLUB MARINE SALES Crawford Services PROP. — PATRICK J. CRAWFORD Phone: 732-5555 The College Plan for The College Man Jim Skelton Dairy R.D. 1, Route 99 STEVE HAZELWOOD Phone 732-7142 Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company — 14 — Edinboro, Pa. 1967 Hishlander Varsity Football Squad 1967 Outlook sible candidates. Heading the pack is “Chico” Pollick, a 5’11”, 175-pound sophomore from Springdale, who appears to have the edge in the passing depart­ ment. Tom Mackey, a sophomore from Dormont, in­ jured his knee while piloting the frosh squad last sea­ son, but it is reported that he will return and be ready to go. Defensively, the Highlanders are spearheaded by 6’3”, 280-pound senior tackle, Steve Nishnik, and Jim Jaruszewicz, 5’11”, 200-pound linebacker. Ed Hol­ lins, 6’2”, 195 pounds, and Lee Maitland, 6’0”, 195 pounds, will team up at the defensive end positions. Battle-tested senior Bob Koleno will be the key man in the deep secondary. The addition of several promising junior college prospects could prove to be a key factor in solving some of the offensive problems. Among these are 5’11”, 210-pound halfback-quarter­ back, A1 Barbati; 6’0”, 290-pound guard, Paul Belosh; and 5’11”, 205-pound halfback, Ben Haberman. Another plus factor is Coach Cutcher’s plans for a two-platoon system, an offensive and defensive unit. This will take the pressure off those players who were forced to go both ways last season because of the squads numerous injuries and lack of adequate personnel. Head football coach Bill Cutcher is optimistic about his second season at the helm of the Highland­ ers because he has a good nucleus of young, eager, and aggressive ballplayers. The success of Edinboro’s 1967 gridiron campaign relies heavily on how quickly prospects from last year’s fine freshman crop can fill gaps in key positions on the varsity club. On the basis of spring practice, the ’67 edition of Highlander hopefuls should have more speed, quickness, and over-all depth. The squad is young as far as class rank is concerned but is studded with “seasoned” ballplayers and veteran performers. The offensive unit will be bolstered by the return of John Mikovich, 5’9”, 195-pound hard-running junior halfback who missed action last season. Sophomores John Guerrasio, 5’11”, 205 pounds, and “Smokey” Santillo, 5’10”, 185 pounds, are expected to battle for the other halfback slot. Both have excellent speed. Bob Grief, 5’11”, 205-pound senior should ward off all competition at the fullback spot. Leading the list of offensive linemen are seniors Dave Brandel, 6’2”, 230 pounds; Dan Bissontz, 6’1”, 216 pounds; and junior John Ballard, 6’3”, 227 pounds. Biggest worry is Mike Malone’s replacement at the quarterback slot. Coach Cutcher claims that the position is “up for grabs” among three or four pos­ Bob Grief — Fullback John Mikovich — Halfback 16 — L-R — Bob Martin, Steve Nishnik, Jim Jaruszewicz (standing), Dave Brandell, and John Hilka. Not pictured, Ebby Hollins). OFFENSIVE LINE — L-R — Tom Martin, Dan Bissontz, Gary Bozigar, Jan Swetic, Dan McCue, John Ballard, and Bob Boyd. HB — 'Smokey' Santillo QB ■— Bob Bloomquist QB — A1 Barbali 17 — QB — 'Chico' Pollick 1967 HIGHLANDER VARSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER — NO. NAME POS. AGE CLASS HT. WT. 10 Pollick, Charles 12 Bloomquist, Bob 13 Buffalino, Joe 14 Barbati, Al 15 Mackey, Tom 20 *Atwood, Hem 21 Santillo, Humbert 22 Falconi, Loui3 23 *Mikovich, John QB QB HB QB QB DHB HB HB HB 19 21 19 20 19 20 19 19 21 Soph. Sr. Soph. Jr. Soph. Jr. Soph. Jr. Jr. 5M1" 6'- 1" 5^ 9" 170 180 160 210 180 190 195 160 195 24 Hamilton, Bill DHB 20 Soph. 5M1" 170 30 Grief, Bob FB 21 Sr. 5M1" 205 31 Tauro, Joe LB 19 Jr. 190 32 Haberman, Bob' ‘ QB 20 Jr. 34 Guarrasio, John HB 19 Soph. 40 Lander, Tim 41 Miketa, Dennis S'-U" S'-U" S'-U" S'-U" S'AO" 42 *Koleno, Bob S'- 9" 5'-H" 5M1" 5'-10" 5'-10" 5^ 8" 205 205 QB 20 Soph. DHB 18 Soph. DHB 20 Sr. 20 Jr. S'-U" S'-U" 170 DHB 175 180 43 Tepper, Paul 50 Quinn, Ed C 19 Soph. 6'- 0" 200 51 Swetic, Jan C 20 Jr. 5'-10" 203 52 Blankette, Bill 53 *Hilka, John Jr. 185 54 Duffy, Denny G 19 Soph. 6'- 2" S'-W' S'-W' 60 Huitgren, Tom LB 20 Soph. 61 Jaruszewicz, Jim LB 18 Soph. 62 Stokes, Bob G 18 Soph. S'-U" 6'- 0" S'- 6" 63 Bozigar, Gary G 20 Jr. 5M0" 195 64 Belosh, Paul G 19 Jr. 6'- 0" 209 65 McCue, Dan G 23 Sr. Clever, Denny G 21 Jr. 67 Furlan, Cyril E 19 Soph. 70 *Bissontz, Dan T 22 Sr. S'-U" S'- 9" S'-U" 6'- V' 6'- 2" 6'- 2" 6'- 3" 6'- 2" 6'- 3" 6'- 0" 6'- V' 6'- 0" S'- 9" 6'- V' 6'- 2" 6'- 2" 6'- 0" 209 66 C 19 Soph. MG 20 Jr. 72 Campbell, Lynn T 18 Soph. 71 Hoover, Bob T 19 Soph. 73 *Ballard, John T 20 Jr. 74 *Brandell, Dave T 21 Sr. Sr. 75 *Nishnik, Steve T 21 80 Martin, Bob E Soph. 81 *Martin, Tom E 19 **•,21 '^19 Soph. -■M Sr. 82 Maitland, Lee E 83 Boyd, Bob E 19. 84 Smith, Jim E 23 85 Hollins, Ebby E 18 Soph. 86 Sullivan, Jim E 19 Soph. HB 18 Soph. 87 * Garbos, Pat Denotes Returning Lettermen r Soph. Jr. 175 199 170 175 218 210 180 185 216 212 190 240 230 280 185 195 196 165 200 195 185 178 HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COACH COURSE Springdale Kane Erie Ellwood City Pittsburgh Clarendon Lockport, N.Y. Farrell Girard Springdale Kane Cathedral Prep Lincoln South Hills Catholic Sheffield Lockport Farrell Union Mike Lenosky Bernard McQuown Tom Duff Pat Tarquino Maurice Dubovsky Lou Derubies Joe Oliverio Tony Paulekas Bill Vorsheck Biology Mathematics Elementary Social Studies Science Mathematics Elementary Mathematics Elementary Erie Tech Walter Strosser Mathematics Hazeihurst Cameron Jim Baker Liberal Arts Penn Hills Penn Hills Lou Nemec Elementary Donora Donora James Rudy Social Studies Stowe Stowe Ed Pastin Social Studies West Newton West Newton Andy Yartin Elementary Baden Ambridge Andy Radi Social Studies Vandergrift Kiski Dick Dilts Liberal Arts Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Ed Hogan Elementary McKees Rocks McKees Rocks George Palahunick Special Education McKeesport McKeesport Harold Weigle Mathematics Irwin Norwin Bill Scherer Elementary Pittsburgh Montour Bob Philips Elementary West Mifflin West Mifflin South Ned Mervos Liberal Arts Erie McDowell Joe Moore Elementary Erie Cathedral Prep Tom Duff Elementary Bethel Park Bethel Park Dan Galbraith Mathematics Baden Ambridge Andy Radi Mathematics Coraopolis Moon Howard Gracey English West Mifflin West Mifflin North Richard Scherrbaum Mathematics Apollo Apollo Charles Bonnello Geography West Middlesex West Middlesex Byron Welker Social Studies Pittsburgh North Catholic Bob Colville Liberal Arts Edinboro General McLane Bob Jamison Geography New Castle Union Socrates "Socs" Russos Liberal Arts Pittsburgh South Hills Bud Wherle Geography Fairview Fairview Jim Bowen Art Waterford Fort LeBoeuf Joe Shesman Elementary Erie Academy Don Zonno Elementary Roselle Park, NJ. Roselle Park Jack Bicknell Biology Reynoldsville Dubois/Reynoldsville Don Gilbert Elementary New Wilmington Wilmington Joe Fusca Liberal Arts Hamburg, N.Y. Hamburg Aliquippa Hopewell Bill McDonald Lockport, N.Y. Lockport Joe Oliverio Liberal Arts West Deer West Deer Dave Wartenby Art History Biology PRINTED IN U.S.A. For the taste you never get tired of. EDINBORO'S OFFENSIV SE BOYD 83 LT BALLARD 73 LG McCUE 65 C SWETIC 51 QB BLOOMQUIS' 12 LHB GUERRASIO 33 FB GRIEF 30 SLIPPERY ROCK^S OFFEN LE WAGNER 84 LT SHOEMAKER 74 LG TONY 65 C SIMMONS 55 QB HYLAND 11 TB KONICK 22 FB ALLEN 32 TRADE MARK f V^STARTERS RG BOZIGAR 63 RT BISSONTZ 70 RE MARTIN 81 5T WB MIKOVICH 23 Ik ISIVE STARTERS RG MITAS 63 RT BIRCH 75 RE RIFFENBURG 82 WB PEARL 45 w ^— IMegally kicking or batting a loose boll. Pushing, helping runner or interlocked interference. . FOUL SIGNALS Officials time out. 1967 SLIPPERY ROCK ROSTER — CLASS NAME POS. HT. WT. HOME TOWN 10 11 Potter, Dennis Hyland, Denny DHB-QB QB 6'- 1" 5'- 9" 180 170 Pittsburgh North Braddock Jr. Jr. 20 Downes, Dave DHB 5'-10" 180 Pittsburgh Sr. 21 22 Boulos, Ted Konick, Steve TB TB 5'-10" 5M1" 185 175 Waynesburg Daisytown Jr. Soph. 23 Anderson, John 24 Burnett, Bob 25 Craig, Bill WB DHB E 5'- 8" S'- 9" S'-ll" 155 165 165 Sharon Pittsburgh N. Allegheny Jr. Jr. Soph. 26 27 DHB DE S'- 8" S'-10" 180 167 Morgan Pittsburgh Soph. Soph. 29 Yokitis, Don 30 Gratton, Russ DHB DHB S'- 8" S'- 8" 165 165 Nanty Glo Pittsburgh Soph. Jr. 31 Baker, Roger 32 Allen, Skip DHB FB S'- 9" S'- 9" 175 180 Rockwood Gibsonia Jr. Soph. 34 Scanga, Joe 35 Robbins, Bob 36 Wilkinson, Tom 37 Wolfe, Larry DHB DHB DHB FB S'- 8" S'- 4" S'- 8" S'-IO" 160 150 178 190 Lower Burrell Milton Custer City Titusville Soph. Jr. Soph. Soph. WB WB S'-IO" S'-ll" 184 175 Pittsburgh Freedom Jr. Soph. DHB E S'- 9" 6'- 0" 165 180 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Soph. Jr. C LB S'-IO" S'-IO" 220 195 Guys Mills Somerset Jr. Jr. C 6'- 1" 220 Pittsburgh Jr. MG LB S'-ll" S'-ll" 192 200 Pittston Franklin Jr. Jr. 63 Mitas, Steve G S'- 1" 170 Tarentum Soph. 64 Barlett, Bill 65 Tony, Mike G G 5'-H" 5'-10" 195 187 Sharpsville New Castle Jr. Soph. LB G MG 5^ 9" S'- 1" V- 0" 170 195 185 Windber Turtle Creek Ambridge Soph. Jr. Soph. 72 Napotnik, John 73 Walters, Joe T T 6^ 1" 6'- 1" 192 195 Johnstown Yaegertown 74 Shoemaker, Richard 75 Birch, Dave T T 6'- 1" S'- 0" 210 195 Blairsville Pittsburgh Jr. Soph. 76 Stoltz, Carl 77 Douds, Bob DT DT 6'- 1" 6'- 1" 205 198 Renova Sharon Soph. Jr. 78 Codispot, Ed 81 Cassidy, Mike DE E 6'- 1" 6^ 0" 195 180 Butler Harrisburg Jr. Jr. E E 6'- 0" 6'- 1" 190 195 Uniontown Hastings Sr. Soph. 85 Murrin, Bill 86 Tyler, Tim DE E 5^ 1" 5^1 (K' 175 165 Greenville Coraopolis Jr. Soph. 87 Ambrose, Fred 88 Rose, John DE E 5M1" 6'- 4" 195 175 Pittsburgh Jeanette Sr. Soph. No. Franjione, Joe Bacharach, John 44 Sabina, Jack 45 Pearl, Brian 46 47 Foltz, Bill Nolle, Jim 50 Wentworth, Bill 54 Holliday, Rex 55 Simmons, Carl 60 61 Dougherty, Pat Nalepa, George 66 Mickey, Greg 67 Wetzel, Jim 68 Giammaria, Jim 82 Riffenburg, Ron 84 Wagner, Jay — 22 — Jr. Sr. Slippery Rock Coaching Staff ROBERT DiSPIRITO LARRY PASQUALE Head Football Coach Defensive Backfield Coach In his first year as Slippery Rock’s head coach, DiSpirito is a native of Rhode Island. An outstanding guard for Rhode Island University, he made the All Yankee Conference first team in both his junior and senior year, and was chosen Little-All-American his senior year. DiSpirito has been coaching since 1953, and moved into college coaching in 1958. In 1960 he became head coach at the University of Bridgeport, and in five years as head coach had four winning seasons. After his stay at Bridgeport, DiSpirito was first assistant at Bucknell for two years. Besides his high school and college coaching experience, the new Rocket coach served as head coach for his regimental team at Ft. Dix, N.J., from 1954 to 1956. Pasquale played under DiSpirito at Bridgeport and impressed the new Rocket coach as being a “heady” or thinking ballplayer. Pasquale has rejoined Di­ Spirito and serves as defensive backfield coach and defensive co-ordinator. STAN KONDRACKI Line Coach Stan was an outstanding football and baseball player at Denison University. He captained both the football and baseball teams at Denison in 1964 and was chosen most valuable player in both sports. Kondracki came to Slippery Rock in 1965 as a graduate assistant and head freshman coach. In 1966 he moved up to the varsity as offensive line coach where he will also coach this year. ROD OBERLIN Backfield Coach Oberlin, offensive backfield coach and offensive co­ ordinator, is another new face on the Rocket coach­ ing staff. Rod lettered in football, basketball and baseball at Hillsdale College, Michigan. He quarterbacked Hillsdale’s 1949 undefeated football team. After graduation from Hillsdale, Oberlin played several years of professional baseball in the Cleve­ land Indian organization. He began coaching in 1953 and moved to Bucknell in 1956, where he served as head baseball and assistant football coach for eleven years. Oberlin is considered to be a top specialist at developing football talent. He will instruct on the Health and Physical Education staff. DOUGLAS CLINGER Freshman Coach A native of Oil City, Clinger was an outstanding football player for the Oilers. Doug is a Slippery Rock alumnus and served as team trainer in foot­ ball and track. Before coming back to Slippery Rock last year as freshman coach, Doug coached at Grove City High and Northwestern High. He also put in a stint as an assistant coach at Arizona State Univer­ sity. — 23 — SLIPPERY ROCK STATE COLLEGE Slippery Rock Football Outlook VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. 1967 must be considered a rebuilding year for the Rockets. Coach DiSpirito inherited a young, light, in­ experienced team. At least eight, and possibly more, sophomores will start either on offense or defense. Only six lettermen dot the squad, and most of them are playing new positions. 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 — — — — — — — — — Wayresburg College Wilmington College Edinboro State College Shippensburg State College California State College Glassboro State College Indiana State University of Pa. Lock Haven State College Clarion State College Home Home Away Home Home Away “^way Home Away :H iY. * Spring practice illuminated one fact though, the 1967 Rockets ara full of fire and spirit. Whether or not spirit can overcome inexperience remains to be seen, but one thing is sure, the Rockets will play tough, hard-nosed football. There is only one kind of boy on this year’s Rocket squad, the kind who likes to hit. 1966 SEASON RECORD Slippery Slippery Slippery Slippery Slippery Slippery Slippery Slippery Slippery Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock 0 7 7 21 0 25 0 6 0 Waynesburg Wilmington Edinboro Shippensburg California Glassboro Indiana Lock Haven Clarion 31 6 7 6 19 0 21 22 40 Lakeside GOOD LUCK HIGHLANDERS! Service VILLAGE RESTAURANT Chrysler Plymouth - Home Cooked Food —★— ''Stop After the Game' Sales Serviee (Open Late Evenings! Edinboro, Pa. 24 — — Phone 732-3442 Outstanding Rockets ... Brian Pearl — Tailback 25 — — Outstanding Rockets... John Anderson — Wingback Skip Allen — Fullback 26 ■ — WORLD CULTURE CENTER 27 — — Edinboro Boosters Club Sigma Chi Delta Spaceman Bill Trypus Emil Brenkus Lois Joseph Alice and Steve Sue and George E. M. Magdik Hank Maciolek Donna and Ginny Nick the Quick Skin Remetta Jamss R. Kennedy Jack W. Horton Jim and Johnna Radar Alan R. Anderson Charlotte Neville Sue and Pat Ron Beers Tom Smith Barb Barney John Simmons Ray Pegg Sue Black Kathy Tkach John Kacprzyk Judy Smith Thumm No. 1 Lamba Chi Tom Glor Jackie Rump Annie Simon Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lander Bill Doak Thomas Huitgren Gloria Teti Philly Paul M. Belosh Max Mr. and Mrs. G3orge Clever Larry Mertz Jim Milligan Shelia Clark Ed Peterson Bill Johnston Harriet Powell Pat Nanbilli Miles Richards Lynn La Buskes Lee Margin Neal Swydman Roger Allshouse Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mikovich Mick Unick Sue Sollor Linda Mockel Manor Hail 325 Dude Pat D. Heather B. I, 2, 3, and Stump Pug Maureen Miller Cathy Weigs Tony Laeffler Nancee McClimans Kris Ericson Bob Rosenfelt Beth White Primo and Keffer Kathy Hazen Robert S. Wilscn Dick Detzel Lorraine Herman Janine Goerry Candi Campagna Joanne Merchant Dorothy Arteritano Carol L. Johnson Richard Stypula Delta Zeta Glenn R. Coble Janet Popovich Steve Wiencek Pattie Lazar MiMi Ciampoli Gerri Bernard Jim Williams Edd Matthews J. B. Taylor Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Judy Coleman Eileen and Jacky Carol and Mona Kathy Penniine Ron Tate Denny Miketa Susie Field Thaula Georgiades Clete Schirra Chester McNerney James B. Dronsfield Pete, Mary, and Lara Chulack Doug Hager R. W. Eager, Jr. Donna Russ "Smokey" Santillo Joe Don Haberman Dave Spudy Mocking Bird "Chip" Lucas Linda Turner Susie and Vicki Barb Smith Bill Shively Steve Dreistadt Ron Gill 28 — — Dave Walker Maureen Hanlon "Flipper" Trzeciak Maine Carlos Tom Griffin Ray Anderson Roland Moroini Steve Hatheway Carole Wimer Kathy Ball John Lindon The Rellim N.S. R.A. J.C. Wareen Hartzell Wizard Bruce OwL Janis Hughes Pegg Knoll Harry Rafle Mur-E-Hil Brotherhood Bottlers: Local 144 G. O. Geaf Donna Harris Twin Bob Dzurko Elaine Necopolous Nancy Husar Kathy Jackson Deborah Cramford Paulette Cowen Karen Deibler Linda and Chuck Gilmore Georg H .Ring Linda and Diane Joe and Lilly Ken and Mitzl Nancy McNauel Andi Anderson Al Jackson Larry Smith Vicki Truman Killer • DEP Lockhart Burnett - DE "Beast" Clark Hornstein Mr. and Mrs. John P. Smith Gloria Calterane John Jeffers Bev Karp Will Slayton Don Schrall Terry Lynn Keith Thimons Joey and Candy Mickey Mickolazas Giant Eagle Ray Benney Bernie Frohne John Kuhns Red Wesolowski EDINBORO BOOSTER CLUB — Linda Shapiro Annie Moosmann Schultz Tom Martin John Guerrasio Sam Biletnikoff Mr. John C. Gorman Toni De Luca John C. Gorman Jeff March Gary Miller Jack Salsi Cathy and Mary Ray Overholt Mr. and Mrs. Ron Burton Sieg and Moth and Linda The "Windcap" Ronald J. Scanlon John C. Guenthen Sumner Bemis The Farmers Daughter and Trixie "Whopo" Ronnie Striika Vincent R. Trotta Karen Bowser Donna Russin Gary T. Bianchi Den and Nikki Barbara Lottes Gary Lucht Big Al Storey Sharon Hughes Jane Emshuller Dewey Hoover Coach Christopher "Meat Ball" Edinboro College Sport Schedules Sept. *Sept. /*Oct. *Oct. £Nov. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL — 1967 — COACH — WILLIAM CUTCHER (HOME) — 1967 — (HOME) 23 30 14 28 4 VARSITY FOOTBALL — — — — — East Stroudsburg Slippery Rock Clarion Shippensburg Geneva — — — — — 2:00 2:00 2:30 2:00 2:00 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. — — — — 2:00 2:00 2:00 2:00 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. (AWAY) Sept. 16 — Cheyney Oct. 7 — Indiana *Oct. 21 — Lock Haven *Nov. 11 — California Nov. 18 — PSCAC Play-Off, East / Home Coming * PSCAC Conference Games £ High School Day — California — Clarion — Thiel ^ Akron — West Liberty — 7:30 — 7:30 — 2:30 — 2:30 — 7:30 — 3:00 P.M. — 3:00 P.M. — 3:00 P.M. VARSITY GOLF — 1968 — COACH — JIM McDonald (HOME) — 1:30 P.M. — 1:30 P.M. — 1:30 P.M. — 1:30 P.M. — 1:30 P.M. (AWAY) — 1967-1968 — COACH — FRED CARO (HOME) 15 6 10 17 20 — 3:00 P.M. — 3:00 P.M. — 3:00 P.M. (AWAY) Oct. 18 — Youngstown Oct. 24 — Slippery Rock Oct. 30 — Brockport Apr. 25 — Gannon Apr. 29 — Slippery Rock May 2 — Alliance, Clarion and Edinboro at Edinboro May 7 — Alliance May 9 — Grove City VARSITY WRESTLING Dec. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Oct. 2 — Slippery Rock Oct. 10 — Indiana Nov. 10 — Baldwin-Wallace P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. Apr. 17 — Clarion, Indiana and Edinboro at Clarion — 1:00 P.M. — 1:00 P.M. Apr. 19 — Gannon — 1:00 P.M. Apr. 22 — Alliance — 1:00 P.M. May 4 — Fredonia — Hershey May 12 — PSCAC Tourn. — Hershey May 13 — PSCAC Tourn. Freshmen will play along with the Varsity. (AWAY) — Waynesburg (Quad) — 2:00 P.M. Indiana, W. Va. Univ., Edinboro Dec. 9 — Fairmont, W. Va. — 2:00 P.M. Jan. 12-13 — (Quad) Kutztown, Mansfield, Shippensburgand Edinboro at Mansfield — 7:30 P.M. Jan. 27 — St. Vincent — 2:30 P.M. Feb. 2 — Slippery Rock — 7:30 P.M, Feb. 23 — Grove City — 7:30 P.M. Mar. 1-2 — PSCAC Tourn. — At Clarion Mar. 14-15-16 — NAIA Tourn. - Colorado (Alamosa) FRESHMAN WRESTLING Dec. 2 — 1967-1968 — (HOME) Dec. Feb. Feb. Feb. 15 6 17 20 — — — — California Clarion Akron Behrend Center — — — — 6:15 6:15 1:15 6:15 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. (AWAY) Jan. 9 — Behrend Center — 7:30 P.M. Feb. 2 — Slippery Rock — 6:15:P.M. Mar. 9 — Inv. Tourn. - Shippensburg - 2:00 P.M. Sport Schedules - Continued VARSITY BASKETBALL VARSITY BASEBALL — 1967-1968 — COACH — JAMES McDONALD — 1968 — COACH — JIM CHRISTOPHER — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. _g _g g g 3:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 (HOME) (AWAY) Apr. 15 — 1:00 P.M. — 1:00 P.M. — 1:00 P.M. g g g Apr. 25 — Clarion (2) Apr. 27 — California (2) Apr. 29 — Youngstown (2) Slippery Rock (1), 9 inn. g 2:00 P.M. VARSITY TENNIS — 1968 — COACH — H. MARIOTTI — — — — — — (AWAY) — — — — — — 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:30 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. g g g g g g 20 25 26 1 4 8 18 Alliance Gannon Alliance Buffalo State California Slippery Rock — California 1:30 P.M. Slippery Rock — 1:30 P.M. Fredonia — 1:30 P.M. Youngstown — 1:00 P.M. Indiana — 1:00 P.M. Gannon — 1:30 P.M. PSCAC Tourn. - East Stroudsburg g g Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May — — — — — — _g 16 22 29 6 11 13 g P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May _g — — — — — — — g — — P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. FRESHMAN TENNIS — 1968 — (HOME) 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. Apr. Apr. May May May 30 — — 16 22 29 11 13 — — — — — Alliance Gannon Alliance California Slippery Rock 20 25 1 4 8 — — — — — California Slippery Rock Youngstown Indiana Gannon (AWAY) — — — — — 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. — — — — — 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. g g g g — — — 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 (AWAY) 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 _g — — — — — — — Westminster (1) Alliance (2) Slippery Rock (2) Gannon (2) Fredonia (2) PSCAC — — — — — ^ g § 5 16 19 26 27 29 10 13 15 20 — Waynesburg Open Clarion Indiana Mansfield Alliance Open Open Slippery Rock California Grove City (AWAY) Slippery Rock California Fredonia Mansfield Lock Haven Alliance Indiana Roberts Wesleyan Geneva Clarion 16 1 4 8 11 18 Point Park (2) Clarion (2) California (2) Youngstown (2) Alliance (2) g Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. — Apr. May May May May May — — — — — — 1968 — — 1967-1968 — COACH — JIM McDonald (HOME) 2 9 12 5 6 9 12 3 8 17 26 20 25 27 29 13 FRESHMAN BASEBALL FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. 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