EDINBORO UNIVERSITY 1986 PRESIDENT — FOSTER F. DIEBOLD ATHLETIC DIRECTOR — JIM McDONALD which also,was the sight once again of pre-season drills for the Pitt Panthers football team. Sox Harrison Stadium is the site of the Cleveland Browns vs. the Buffalo Bills annual rookie scrimmage, which has been a yearly mid-summer highlight. The personable athletic director also introduced Edin­ boro’s Hall of Fame program which has evolved into an annual year-ending event to honor present and past athletes. McDonald has been at Edinboro since 1962 and for 12 years served as the Fighting Scot basketball coach (1962-1975) and never experienced a losing season while his teams compiled an impressive 181 wins against only 89 losses. During that span, his cagers won four Western Division Pennsylvania Con­ ference crowns, the PC state championship and two District 18 titles that netted trips to the NAIA National Tournament. His teams set 27 University records and made 19 post-season appearances while four of his players were named AllAmericans. Prior to accepting his position at Edinboro, McDonald served as assistant basketball coach in Erie, Pa. He is a 1956 graduate of Bridgeport High School in his home town of Bridgeport, West Virginia. In 1960 he received a degree in chemistry and physical education from West Virginia Wesleyan College and he also holds a master’s degree in health from the University of Buffalo. As an undergraduate, he set nine school records at Wesleyan and was twice voted both AP and UPI basketball All-American. In 1960, he was the second leading scorer in the United States, averaging slightly over 33 points a game, and led his team to the national basketball tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. He was named to the NAIA’s All-Tournament Team in 1959 and 1960. In 1966, McDonald was selected Area Eight Coach of the Year by the eastern seaboard coaches and that same year was honored as one of the top ten finalists in the Coach of the Year national poll. McDonald’s honors also include selection to the West Virginia All-Time College Basketball Team and member­ ship in the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He served four years on the NAIA’s All-American selection committee and was chosen by the NAIA to coach an All-American team of NBA-bound cagers who won the Gold Medal in Israel’s Hapoel Games. In addition to his classroom and basketball coaching duties, McDonald was Edinboro’s golf coach for 17 years during which his teams won over 40 tournaments and finished as high as 3rd place at the NCAA Division II National Tournament. As a resident of Edinboro, McDonald has a record of extensive community involvement. He was Little League Baseball Director for four years and also held a four-year post as a member of the General McLane School Board. He and his wife, Mary Lou, have three sons - Mark, Mike, and Matthew. Athletic Director - Jim McDonald fourteen universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. President Diebold has initiated and encouraged the expansion of the program which serves disabled students, and, under his leadership, the University is now 99% wheelchair accessible. The President’s commitment to disabled students led the University to host the 29th Annual National Wheelchair Games in the summer of 1985. Also, he initiated an athletic study table designed to help improve the academic progress of student athle^€s. President Foster F. Diebold is a recognized leader in higher education. Prior to assuming the presidency at Edinboro University in 1979, he was president of the University of Alaska Statewide System. These leadership positions involved successfully overcoming a variety of serious problems which faced both the University of Alaska Statewide System and Edinboro University. President Diebold played an active role in the develop­ ment of the State System of Higher Education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by supporting the legislation which created it and serving on the transition team. In addition, he served on search committees for the Chancellor’s senior staff. President Diebold also chaired the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference from 1983 to 1985. He now serves on the Capital Facilities and Appropriations Sub-Committee of the Chancellor’s Executive Council and on the Commission of the Universities Ad Hoc Committee on Public Higher Education in Pennsylvania. President Diebold also serves on the Com­ mittee on Governance of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). At Edinboro University, the president has undertaken new initiatives to promote excellence in education. During his presidency, the Honors Program has expanded both in course offerings and in scholarships made available to high achieving students. In 1985, Edinboro University received a grant from the Exxon Education Foundation to sponsor a special Summer Honors Program for students and faculty drawn from the President Diebold is committed to strengthening current academic programs at Edinboro, and to developing new academic programs which respond to student needs. As a charter member of the World Future Society, he believes that the study of the future should be an important element in the undergraduate curriculum. In various ways. President Diebold has encouraged open dialogue and collegiality within the University community through various groups, such as the University Senate, the Faculty Advisory Group, and the Department Chairpersons Group. President Diebold supports and encourages international education programming. Greater diversity in the representa­ tion of students from other nations has been achieved, and, currently, there are nearly 100 international students repre­ senting over 25 countries. Also included in the University community are visiting scholars from abroad. Edinboro University’s athletic program was placed under the talented and aggressive leadership of Jim McDonald in July of 1981. Increased emphasis on fund raising to provide a sound scholarship foundation has become his top priority while numerous changes and innovations have also keyed the Scots’ athletic program under his direction. Through his efforts more than 2.1 million dollars has been raised during the past five years. The funds generated by the energetic athletic director’s efforts will be used to assist Edinboro’s men and women athletes who compete in the Scots sixteen intercollegiate sports. “EUP has outstanding coaches and facilities. With these ingredients, there is no reason we could not be competitive in the PSAC and Division iirIn addition to maintaining Edinboro’s respected winning tradition in intercollegiate athletics, the former health and physical education professor has vastly expanded the Univer­ sity’s summer activities. Forty-four camps were sponsored by the Fighting Scots Booster Club this past summer on the University’s campus President Diebold resides in Edinboro with his wife, Patricia, daughters, Jessica and Stacey, and son, Wesley. 4 5 STEVE SZABO — DIRECTION FOR THE FUTURE ASSISTANT COACHES Edinboro staff, Szabo was offensive coordinator and quarter­ back/wide receiver coach at Western Michigan University. As a player Szabo was an offensive and defensive halfback at the Naval Academy. He also earned All-America honors in lacrosse and was named to the All-Time Middie team. Following graduation from the Academy, Szabo served a 13month tour of duty in Vietnam and was named to the AllService football team with the Quantico Marines. Szabo, who describes himself as a “very goal-oriented person,” has set some goals for the future of Edinboro football. First, he said he wants to produce a winning team starting with the PSAC title, with long range hopes of a national champion­ ship at the Division II level. Second, Szabo hopes to establish a program which is meaningful to his players, and ensure that above all they get an education. Third, Szabo hopes to,create a positive football atmosphere at Edinboro which will involve the faculty, student body and the community. Fina,Hy, Szabo said he would like to instill an attitude of,pride and togetherness within the team unit stressing, “a te^m program will transcend any individual greatness.” The Scot coach has two children, Christine and Michael. Szabo resides in Edinboro with his wife, Patti. EDINBORO UNIVERSITY’S 1986 FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF: Kneeling: Steve Szabo. Standing (L-R): Jim Britt, Rick Browning, Mark Merritt, Scott Browning, Dan Gierlak, Joe Mancuso, Mitch Babashon, Greg Quick, and Paul Dunn. Head Coach Steve Szabo Last spring, Steve Szabo became the tenth head football coach in Edinboro University’s 55-year gridiron history. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Szabo graduated with honors from the United States Naval Academy in 1965 with a B.S. degree in physics and a minor in mathematics and electrical engineering. In addition, Szabo completed graduate work in aerospace engineering and pursued doctoral work on a fellowship at John Hopkins University. From 1979 to 1981, the Fighting Scot head coach served as a defensive line coach at Ohio State under Earl Bruce, during which time the Buckeyes ranked in the top 20 and played in bowl games all three years. In 1979, he directed a standout defensive unit that ranked third in the nation in total defense. MITCH BAB ASH AN - Middle Linebackers and Kick Returners SCOTT BROWNING - Running Game Entering the EUP coaching ranks through the graduate assistant program, Babashon comes to the Boro as linebacker and specialty coach in pursuit of a social science degree in graduate school. A 1985 coach at Springbrook High School in Maryland, Mitch helped lead the squad to the state championship. Babashan brings a sparkling athletic background to the Boro, where he was tabbed first team all-state as a player at Springbrook, while also being named all-metro in baseball. Mitch has earned an associate degree from Montgomery College in criminal justice in 1982, followed by a B.S. degree in sociology from Towsen State University in 1983. Babashan is single and resides in Edinboro. Taking over the responsibility for the Scots running game is Loudonville, Ohio, native Scott Browning. Browning brings a host of experience to the Boro, coaching last at Ohio State University, where he tutored receivers and running backs, including Keith Byars. Prior to his stint at O.S.U., Browning coached at Worthington and DaytonFairview High Schools in Ohio from 1979-81, then was a graduate assistant coach of the defensive secondary at New Mexico State in 1982. In 1983, he coached the receivers on the Idaho State University team that advanced to the Division 1-AA playoffs. Browning earned a masters in education administration from New Mexico State University in 1983 and a B.S. in education from Ohio State in 1981. Browning attended Capital University for one year and played football for one year before transferring to Ohio State. Browning lettered in four sports at Loudonville Ohio High School before beginning his collegiate career. RICK BROWNING - Defensive Linemen Tutoring the defensive linemen this fall will be Loudonville, Ohio, native Rick Browning. Joining his brother Scott on the Boro staff, Rick is known as a great communicator with players. Browning served as a graduate assistant defensive line coach for the past two years at three Division 1 schools including Michigan State University, Oregon State University and New Mexico State University. Browning began his coaching career at Worthington (OH) High School where he handled the offensive and defensive line from 1980-83. Browning is a 1973 graduate of Loudonville High School where he lettered in both football and track for four years. He was enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976-80, then enrolled at Ohio State University where he received his B.S. in physical education in 1983. Browning plans to complete his masters work in athletic administration, and is also planning to continue his studies towards a B.S. degree in computer science. “Steve is very disciplined, hard working and responsible,” offered Buckeye coach Earl Bruce. “I wouldn’t hesitate to rehire him on my staff,” added the Ohio State mentor. In addition to his three years at Ohio State, Szabo spent 1977 and 1978 as a defensive line coach at Iowa State. From 1974 through 1976 he was a defensive line coach at Syracuse University, and the three previous seasons he coached the offensive line, defensive line and linebackers respectively at the University of Iowa. He was also an assistant at the University of Toledo and John Hopkins University. Before joining the 6 PAUL DUNN - Offensive Line Named new offensive line coach at EUP is Paul Dunn, an assistant at both Pitt and Penn State the past three years. Dunn brings a great knowledge of how the game is played in the interior, having been a three-year starter at Pitt for offensive line coach Joe Moore, considered one of the best in his trade. After graduating from Pitt in 1983 with a B.S. in administration of justice, Dunn served as a graduate assistant line coach at Pitt (1983-84) and Penn State (198486). Dunn’s experience with the linemen should help the Scots build a steady offensive line this year. The Prospect, Pennsylvania, native is married to the former Melody Eckels. 7 ASSISTANT COACHES ATHLETIC STAFF / DAN GIERLAK - Secondary physical education from Baldwin Wallace, and a master’s of science degree from Emporia State University in 1980, majoring in athletic administration. Greg comes to Edinboro with his wife Jeannie and four children, Phillip (6), Nathan (3), Bonnie (2), and 6-month old Benjamin. Dan Gierlak joined the EUP coaching ranks last spring with responsibilities directed to the defensive secondary. Coming to the Boro from Thiel College, where he coached the secondary for the 1984 season, Gierlak’s athletic background secured his position on the staff. Gierlak is coming off an outstanding career on the gridiron which began in Edinboro in 1979. A starter and three year letterwinner during his collegiate days, Dan moved on to the Chicago Cowboys, a semi-pro club in the midwest. Gierlak was a defensive back and outside linebacker during his two season stay, years where the Cowboys were tabbed national champions in 1984 and national runners-up in ‘85. Dan is single and resides in Edinboro. JAMES BRITT, MARK MERRITT, JOE MANCUSO - Student Coaches A trio of 1985 Fighting Scot gridders join the Edinboro coaching staff this season, as Jim Britt, Mark Merritt and Joe Mancuso are aboard to aid the Boro cause. Britt, a first team Pennsylvania Conference selection last season on the offensive line, will be tabbed assistant defensive line coach, and also aid in scouting of the opposition. Britt was a four-year letterman for the plaid, coming to the Boro from Girard High School in Ohio. Jim is currently working on his degree in business administration. Merritt, d four-year letterman at EUP, coached the offensive line last spring and will be responsible for tight end and offensive line assignments this fall. Tabbed second team PC a year ago, Merritt anchored the plaid offensive front from his center position. A product of Western Beaver High School, Merritt will complete his requirements for his health and physical education degree this year. “Bear,” originally from Industry, Pennsylvania, is single and resides in Edinboro. Mancuso will aid as a student assistant after a shoulder injury this past spring caused him to move to the coaching ranks. Joe will be used as an assistant wide receiver coach for the plaid this season. A two-year letterman on the EUP squad, Mancuso came to the Boro from Connellsville High School where he lettered three years in football and basketball. Mancuso is working toward his degree in speech communication. GREG QUICK - Defensive Coordinator Greg Quick begins his coaching career at EUP this year taking over the defensive coordinator spot after the departure of Tom Herman to New Hampshire. Quick comes to the Boro from New Mexico State University where he coached linebackers during the 1985 season. A rundown of Quick’s coaching career started at Emporia State University, where from 1979-83, Greg coached the offensive line, defensive secondary, and was tabbed as defensive coordinator for his final two seasons. Quick returned to the high -school ranks for the 1983-84 season, coaching football, basketball and track at St. Edwards High School in Cleveland. Following his season in the scholastic ranks. Quick moved on to Heidelberg College for the 1984 campaign where he was offensive line coach, as well as offensive coordinator. Quick also brings to the Boro some impressive playing credentials, as he was the starting center on a national championship club at Baldwin-Wallace in 1978. A brief look at Quick’s educational and personal background is as follows: 1979-B.A. degree in health and Kathleen Lipkovich Harold “Hal” Umbarger Todd V. Jay ASSISTANT TO THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR HAROLD “HAL” UMBARGER ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DR. KATHLEEN LIPKOVICH Dr. Kathleen Lipkovich was named Edinboro’s first associate athletic director at the outset of the 1981 school year to help administer both the men’s and women’s athletic program. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Lipkovich has had teaching and coaching experience at West Virginia University, Central Connecticut State College, and Trinity College. The Ohio native, who graduated from Chaney High School, began her teaching and coaching career in 1972 with the Howland Local School District in Howland, Ohio, and then held a similar position from 1972 through 1975 at McDonald High School in McDonald, Ohio. The 1972 Youngstown State graduate received her M.S. degree in 1975 from West Virginia University and was awarded a doctorate from that same institution in 1977 after majoring in educational administration and physical education. She completed a post­ doctoral fellowship at Harvard in educational administration prior to her arrival at Edinboro. Harold “Hal” Umbarger joined Edinboro University’s athletic staff three years ago as assistant to the athletic director. He brings a wealth of talent and experience to the administrative level of the athletic program and plays a vital role in overseeing the academic progress of student athletes as well as coordinating the on-going functions of the athletic director’s office and the summer programs which involve the department. The West Newton, Pa., native is a 1954 Slippery Rock University graduate and also owns his masters degree from Penn State. After a three-year stint with the U.S. Army Security Agency in Europe, he coached basketball and baseball at Moshannon Valley (Pa.) High School before accepting a guidance position in the West York Area School District in 1961. He became a member of Edinboro’s admissions office a year later and in 1967 was named director of admissions. During his tenure more than 40,000 students were admitted to Edinboro University. SPORTS INFORMATION AND PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR TODD V. JAY TEAM TRAINER - GEORGE ROBERTS George M. Roberts of Titusville, Pa., is beginning his second year as athletic trainer at Edinboro University. A 1972 graduate of Titusville High School, Roberts received a bachelor of science from Edinboro in 1976. He completed the NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) curriculum at West Chester University and earned a master of education degree from Slippery Rock University. In his most recent position, the newest addition to the Fighting Scot athletic staff was employed as athletic trainer at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa. He served as student trainer during his college career and from 1976 to 1984, Roberts was a teacher, trainer, and assistant football coach at Titusville High School. Since 1980, Roberts has spent much of his time as a trainer for the National Sports Festivals (HI, IV, and V), for the World University Games in Edmonton, Alberta, and for the United States Olympic Team during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Roberts is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Associa­ tion, the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association, the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society, the National Education Association, and the Pennsylvania State Education Association. George and his wife. Penny, have a four-year-old daughter, Kristin. Todd Jay begins his second year of publicizing Edinboro Univer­ sity’s athletic program and assisting in sports promotion for the Fighting Scots. A graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Todd received a bachelor of science in education in 1982 and a master of science in communications in May of 1985. The New Castle native served as assistant to the sports information director at Clarion. During the past year. Jay has written releases for 16 inter­ collegiate sports, edited and produced athletic programs and brochures, and compiled statistics at all events. In addition, Todd hosted a weekly television show on local cable, featuring Fighting Scot football and basketball. He also did the promotion for numerous EUP all americans and received an award from the Amateur Wrestling News for his publication on the USA-Cuban meet held last March. A three-year letterwinner in baseball at Clarion, Jay served as news-sports correspondent for the New Castle News, while also serving as assistant basketball coach for Neshannock High School during his teaching stay in New Castle. On radio. Jay has hosted weekly shows in Clarion and Edinboro featuring intercollegiate athletics and assisting in overall sports promotion. The voice of the Fighting Scots for home football games, Todd is single and resides in Edinboro. 8 George Roberts 9 FIGHTING SCOTS SELECT TRI-CAPTAINS In voting done by the players last spring, the EUP football team and coaching staff announced the appointment of three seniors as tri-captains for the 1986 season. Quarterback Scott Dodds, defensive tackle Abdul Hakim and center Dave Higham were selected as field generals for the Scots. Second-year head coach Steve Szabo feels the three were well chosen and have already shown their leadership qualities to date. “Dodds and Higham were our leaders a year ago on offense and both should be comfortable with their position as captains this season,” Szabo said. “Also, Abdul has made a smooth transition from linebacker to down lineman, and he is well aware that the move to the trenches will benefit this ball club. The team did the selecting and that is what is important. Team unity is very important, and the quality of captains has a lot to do with the progress and direction of a football team,” Szabo added. Dodds, a Beaver (PA) high school product, begins his second season as captain of the Fighting Scot squad. At quarterback, Dodds knows his role as club leader. “Last season I had to establish myself and gain the respect of the players,” Dodds commented. “But going into this season the adjustment is over. I am looking forward to the opportunity to take this team to a conference title.” Although 1985 was Dodds’ initial season as a starter, he put some impressive numbers on the board in leading the Scots to a winning season. Dodds established school records for completions in a game when he connected for 19 against Slippery Rock, and for completions in a season with 111, breaking Blair Hrovat’s mark by an even dozen. Across the board, Dodds totaled 1,380 yards and 7 touchdowns on 216 attempts through the air, while rushing for an additional 267 and a pair of scores. His total offense per game numbers ranked him third in the Pennsylvania Conference. For his career, Dodds has completed 127 of 247 passes (51%) for 1,631 yards and 10 touchdowns. His ground totals are 371 yards on 126 totes for 3 touchdowns. With 1985 and a full year of experience behind him, Dodds is likely to turn into one of the top quarterbacks in the rugged 14 team conference. Higham, from Hubbard High School in Ohio, will be in the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive year when the Scots open their season against Wayne State (MI). Most notably a center, “Higs” showed his versatility as a player last season, starting all ten games at either center, guard or tackle. “Dave Higham was our most consistent performer on the offensive front last season,” Szabo said. “He is, without a doubt, one of the most dedicated athletes I have ever coached. He never complains, plays hurt, and simply goes out and does his job every day. He is an excellent selection for captain,” Szabo added. A legitimate All-American candidate, Higham has been part of an offensive front which has cleared the way for Edinboro runners to the tune of better than 249 yards per game over the last 3 seasons. In 1983, the Scots totaled 2,948 yards and 33 touchdowns in Higham’s initial season, while rushing for 2,441 yards and 24 scores his sophomore year. A year ago. with Higham being the only offensive lineman to start every game, the plaid rushed for 2,090 yards and 20 touchdowns. With the offensive line situation still very much up in the air, Higham will be called on to try and unite such a young squad. “I realize the youth and inexperience in our offensive line this season,” Higham said. “That puts some pressure on me being a veteran to try and unite this group into a good offensive front. Sometimes we get overlooked, but we know the importance of our role. In order for an offense to execute, the offensive line is the most important element,” Higham added. Hakim, from nearby Erie Academy, was a part-time starter for the plaid a year ago at linebacker, but this season has made the move to defensive tackle. “When we made the change from the 3-4 defense, we had to come up with some quality lineman and Hakim fit the bill,” Szabo said. “He’s been chosen as our leader on defense, and the staff feels he will do a ifine job. He is aggressive, quick and smart, plus he has handled the change in position quite well.” At 5T0", 200 pounds a year ago, Hakim ranked 13th on the squad in tackles /With 40 (16 unassisted), while registering a pair of stops behind the line of scrimmage. “In the heat of the game, it is very important to have people on the field that you know can take control of a game if need be. As a coach, it is vital to have confidence in your captains, and I feel the players did an outstanding job in the selection. With the youth of our squad this season, the importance of our three senior captains grows even more. Down the stretch of a close game, it will be nice to know that Dodds, Higham and Hakim will be the field generals for us,” Szabo concluded. 10 ALL-AMERICAN PLACEKICKER JIM TRUEMAN With two All-American seasons behind him, Edinboro University placekicker Jim Trueman has accomplished a great deal. Has it changed the Northgate High School product at all? Not one bit. “I really do try to keep things in proper perspective,” Trueman noted. “I have always been a team player and my goals have always been team oriented. At this position, you realize that you are going to be put into situations where it may look like the kicker has either won or lost the game by what is done on a single kick of the football. But realistically, the other eleven men on the field are far more important than I am. They have to be sharp on every play and that’s pressure. I simply go out and try and do my best on each snap.” The Associated Press has tabbed Trueman as All-Ameri­ can the past two years, and 1986 should be no different barring any type of injury. His numbers speak for themselves. In his freshman campaign back in 1983, Trueman was good on 39 of 43 extra points and 10 of 15 field goals for 69 points and a 13th ranking in the NCAA Division II scoring leaders. And he was not chosen All-American. Trueman used these numbers to raise some eyebrows across the country. “Being only a fresh­ man it is real tough to get the recognition across the country, but things have picked up since,” noted Trueman. His sophomore season was almost a carbon copy, as “True” connected on 42 of 43 PAT’s and 11 of 16 three pointers for 75 points and his first All-American season. His 75 tallies ranked him sixth in the country’s elite based on a points per game total. “In my first two years here at the Boro, I was very fortunate to play with some high powered offenses, so my numbers were high,” Trueman added. In 1986, with the Edinboro scoring numbers not up to past standards, Trueman’s point totals were not as high, but the dead-eye accuracy was still there. The Bellevue, PA, native connected on 10 of 15 field goals and 19 of 23 extra points fora solid total of 49. Of his 10 conversions on 3-pointers, 4 of those boots came on the road against Central Connecticut for a new Edinboro record, 1 of 5 he currently owns. On his most recent record Trueman was quick to point out where the credit was due. “That night in Connecticut the offense put me in some good field position to make those kicks. After all, they worked very hard that night offensively, and if it just so happens to stall then I’m called on to do my job,’’Trueman said. That evening Trueman was good on attempts from 29 twice, 40 and 42 yards, while missing from 45 and 52. “Five would have been nice, but I just came up short,” he added. When it comes to records Trueman is no stranger. Besides the four field goals in one game he also currently owns marks in: most extra points in one season (42), most consecutive extra points (41), most extra points in one game (7), and a running total of 100 for PAT’s in a career. Trueman has converted lOO-of-109 extra points for a solid 92% while connecting on 3 l-of-46 three pointers for 67% in his initial three seasons at the Boro. As far as additional records for 1986, there is one that stands out which could literally put Trueman in a class by himself. With his current point total of 193, Jim needs 72 points to break the all-time Pennsylvania Conference scoring record for total points, a mark set by Millersville University halfback Ricky Stonewall (1981-84). “Just shooting for the total is a great situation to be in,” Trueman commented. “When I came here I knew we would score some points, but the all-time scoring mark was not in my sights. I am just thankful for the opportunity to kick for such an outstanding football program.” Also in reach are the long-standing kicking records in the PC set by former Clarion great Bill May. May currently holds the NCAA Division II mark for field goals in a game with five, while also securing conference records for field goals in a season (16) and career (49). All three marks are definitely within reach, but Trueman once again shows his unselfishness in response. “They would all be nice, I cannot deny that fact. But I would trade them all for a conference title and a trip to the national playoffs. This is my final season to get one, and I’m hungry for a title,” Trueman concluded. Edinboro head coach Steve Szabo knows the importance of a Jim Trueman on a football team and is quick to point it out. “Jim is a quality placekicker and you don’t find too many of those on the Division II level. With some teams a field goal attempt is a real adventure, but not with Trueman. He is almost a guarantee. Like I have said in the past, Trueman will be a deciding factor in many of our ball games this season. As a coach I am looking for the consistent performers and that is what Jim Trueman is,” Szabo concluded. In closing Trueman offered credit where credit was due as he summed up his successful kicking career. “The snap and the hold. Most of the time it is overlooked by football fans. This season, snapper Kevin Collins and my holder Dave Gierlak will play vital roles in the success of our kicking game. They are very important to me and did an outstanding job a year ago,” Trueman added. 11 SCOTS LOOKING TO IMPROVE ON 5-4-1 MARK Second-year head coach Steve Szabo and his Fighting Scot football squad are looking to improve on their third place finish in the rugged Pennsylvania Conference Western Divi­ sion a year ago, as the Plaid prepare for another hard-nosed season among the PC heavyweights. In 1986, the Scots return a host of talent which should put them in the heat of the battle come title time. “We feel that we have the talent in the skilled positions to make the big plays this year, which should allow us to open up our offense a little more,” Szabo said. Traditionally a Wing-T squad on offense, the Scots are likely to use a more pro oriented approach to their ‘86 offensive plan. “With the year of growth and maturity for quarterback Scott Dodds, we will be using the two wide receiver set more often this season. Scotty proved he could throw the ball a year ago, and I have confidence his numbers will be even better in 1986,” Szabo continued. Most definitely, if the Plaid is going to contend for the division crown, the weight of the EUP offense falls on the shoulders of tri-captain Dodds. The 6'3" signal caller from Beaver, PA, should establish himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the conference this year, coming off a brilliant junior season, posting numbers good enough to rank third in the entire conference in total offense. Completing a school record 111 passes on 216 attempts, Dodds totaled 1,380 yards through the air for 7 touchdowns, while also churning out 267 hard-earned yards on the ground foj; his third place showing in the PC. Dodds averaged 164.7 y/lrds per game for the “o,” placing him behind only Rich Ingold of lUP and Brendon Folmar of California. “Scott showed me a lot of poise a year ago, and we’ll call on him to lead the offense all season. If we can get the protection for him to open up his game, no telling what kind of numbers he will put up,” Szabo stated. “You also can’t overlook his ability to run the football. He has deceptive speed, with a knack for finding the opening on the corner.” Indeed, the offensive front will be the key to the Plaid’s success this season, as the Scots look to replace four quality veterans lost through graduation. Leading the list of returnees up front will be tri-captain Dave Higham. The 6'2", 240-pound center will anchor the Scot interior, a place “Higs” has romped successfully over the last three seasons. “Higham is one of the most dedicated athletes I have ever coached,” stated Szabo. “He comes to play every down and give his 100%. There were games last year, where he should have never played but somehow managed to get himself ready for action every Saturday.” The fifth-year senior from Hubbard, OH, will have to pull a somewhat green offensive front together if the Scot 12 The 71 tallies may seem out of sight, but not for Trueman. The 5'8", 180 pound, Bellevue, PA, product has totaled 69, 75, and 49 points for his total of 193 in his first 3 years, and is looking forward to a crack at the record. “For Trueman to get the mark, we have to have a great year offensively, and get better field position fo; the three points,” Szabo said. When it comes to accuracy, Trueman’s numbers can be matched with anyone’s across the country. His freshman campaign, “True” connected on 39-of-43 extra points and lO-of-15 field goals, followed by 42-for-43 and an ll-for-16 showing his sophomore season. With the EUP offense sputtering at times a year ago, Trueman posted lower numbers but his range was still there; connecting on 19-of-23 PAT’S and 10-15 field goal attempts. A very consistent offensive weapon throughout his EUP career, Trueman will be relied on heavily to help carry the scoring load for the Plaid once again this fall. On the offensive receiving end, the Scots will enter the 1986 campaign with the same corp of players they had a year ago. Leading the squad with 22 receptions last season was Dave Gierlak (Buffalo, NY). The Scots’ prime possession receiver, Gierlak totaled 300 yards through the air and 1 score, while rushing for 53 yards on just 2 carries including a 19 yard scoring jaunt. Also looking for playing time this fall will be Cleveland Pratt (10 catches, 114 yards), Daryl Cameron (6 for 73) and John Toomer (5 for 42). One strength the Scots are assured of this fall, will be at the tight end position. Returning to anchor the offensive front will be veterans Bob Suren (Parma, OH), Scott Brown (Greensburg, PA) and Brian Ferguson (Bethel Park, PA). Suren, in just 8 games, grabbed 12 passes for 152 yards and 3 scores, while Brown latched on to 5 passes for 81 and a score. Defensively the Scots will make the transition from their traditional 3-4 defense, back to the old school 4-3 set. Up front, the Plaid will return a pair of all-conference performers in Chuck Murray (Tyrone, PA) and Rob Lewis (Rochester, NY). Murray, at 6'4", 255, caused many problems for opposing offenses in 1985, registering 59 tackles, including 5 behind the line of scrimmage. A first team All-Conference choice, Murray will have to be in top form to solidify the Boro defense. Lewis, also an imposing figure at 6'3", 250, should really come into his own in ‘86, coming off a 38 tackle performance last season. A second-team choice in ‘85, Lewis also tallied 5 stops for loss, while collecting 1 QB sack. “Murray and Lewis will be the key to our defensive performance this season,” Szabo added. “With the year of experience they got last season, both will be a force to contend with in the middle. With our inexperience at linebacker, we will be looking for those two to make plenty of stops.” Joining Murray and Lewis across the front will be tri-captain Abdul Hakim and Harlen Ware. Hakim, a converted linebacker to defensive tackle, was in on 40 stops a year ago including a pair for losses. Ware, the squad’s outstanding defensive player in the annual red-white scrim­ mage in the spring, was 14th on the team in tackles a year ago in reserve role, registering 34 stops and causing a pair of fumbles. The linebacking crew for 1986 will consist of a mix of veterans and second year players, with a pair of positions not yet filled. Allen Ellis (Albion, NY) the squad’s fourth leading tackier with 68 stops, and John Cardone (Pittsburgh, PA) third on the team with 71 tackles will anchor the middle line of running attack is going to live up to past standards. Also looking to crack the starting offensive line will be guards Larry Rosenthal (Manassas, VA) and Dave Nye (Windsor, OH). Both return with game experience from a year ago, and will be relied on to help carry the load up front. At tackle, the Scots are looking at converted defensive player Rob Brownrigg and sophomore Mark Courtney (Salem, OH). Also looking to aid the Plaid up front will be a host of talented freshmen, led by 6T", 235-pound tackle Joseph Brooks. A product of Austintown Fitch High School in Youngstown, OH, Brooks could help the squad right away. “We feel that we have a quality individual in Brooks,” Szabo said. “He is a fine looking athlete with great agility. He also is a very versatile lineman, so he can help us anywhere across the front. In addition to Brooks, Szabo’s list of impressive freshmen include Brad Powell (6'2", 240, West Middlesex, PA), Dan Shaffer (6'3", 255, Youngs­ town, OH), Tom Terhart (6'2", 215, Lackawanna, NY) and Rich Urko (6'2", 250, Monongahela, PA) to help the Scots in the trenches. Traditionally the strength of the Scot offense, the running game should be as strong as ever with the return of Floyd Faulkner, Jim Pisano, Ross Rankin and John Georgiana. Faulkner (Coraopolis, PA) should be the Scots’ starting halfback on opening day this season, a role he has looked forward to for two years. The squad’s second leading ball carrier last season, Faulkner netted 429 yards on just 89 totes for a solid 4.8 yards per carry average and three touchdowns. Also a threat out of the backfield, Faulkner caught 14 passes for 122 and 1 TD in 1985. “Floyd should really come into his own this season,” Szabo said. “He has great balance and is a true break-away threat every time he touches the football.” Pisano (Lower Burrell, PA) is likely to be the Scots’#! fullback due to his unselfish nature and nose for the goal line. Leading the squad a year ago in rushing touchdowns with 5, Pisano carried the skin 66 times for 263 tough yards for a 4.0 average. Meanwhile, Rankin (Canton, OH) and Georgiana (Altoona, PA) posted 251 and 72 yards respectively a year ago to give the team a strong returning corp to the EUP backfield. Rankin also latched onto 10 passes for 142 yards last season, while Georgiana touched pay dirt every 8 times he touched the football from his fullback spot. Although the squad is solid in the backfield, coach Szabo has brought in some quality freshman that could make an immediate impact on the squad. Heading the list of newcomers are Oil City High School sprinter Chris Conway and Erie native Mike Miczo. Conway, a 4.3 in the 40-yard dash, brings added speed to the EUP backs, while Miczo (Northwestern High School) is likely to help the Plaid in a number of places on the offense. “Conway gives us another breakaway threat, while Miczo does so many things well, all around, that they both could see plenty of action throughout the year,” Szabo added. Another strength to the Edinboro offense this season will come from the right foot of All-American placekicker Jim Trueman. An Associated Press All-American the past two seasons, Trueman will cap off a brilliant EUP career this fall, as he embarks on the Pennsylvania Conference record books. Needing a fine 71 point output this season, Trueman would capture the all-time scoring mark in the PC for career points held by Millersville University runningback Ricky Stonewall. 13 1986 FIGHTING SCOTS returning LETTERMEN SCOUTING THE 1986 SCOTS PRESS BOX PHONE: 814-732-2749 R. LOCATION: Edinboro. F’a. 16444 TEAM TRAINER: George Roberts ) R PRESIDENT: Foster F. Dicbold (Aug.. 1979) 1985 RECORD: 5-4-1, Conference: 3-3 (3rd place) ENROLLMENT: 6.100 ASSISTANT COACHES: Rick Browning. Scott Browning. Paul Dunn, Dave Gierlak. Greg Quick NAME: I-dinboro University of Pa. (1857) COLORS: Red and White CONFERENCE: Pennsylvania - West [, -j I, Lv 1986 TEAM CAPTAINS: .Abdul Hakim. Dave Higham, Scott TEAM QUESTION MARKS: Olfensive Line B B iB B »L )I. )1. )B BASIC OFFENSE: Pro-Set - BASIC DEFENSE: 4-3 VI AFFILIATIONS: NCAA II STADIUM: Sox Harrison (4.500) athletic DIRECTOR: Jim McDonald ATHLETIC DEPT. PHONE: 814-732-2776 SPORTS INFO. DIRECTOR: l odd V. Jay LETTERMEN returning, LOST: 29, 15 STARTERS RETURNING: 13 TE.AM STRENGTHS: Running Backs, Defensive Line SPOR IS INFORMATION PHONE: 814-732-2811 HF^^AD COACH: Steve Szabo (IJ.S. Naval Academy 1965) SEASONS, OVERALL RECORD: Second, 5-4-1 defense for ‘86 Scots. Also looking for the starting nod this season will be Regis Lux (Pittsburgh, PA) and Joe Bulas (Johnstown, PA). Bulas registered 22 stops in limited play a year ago, while Lux was limited to kickoff coverage duty, but played excellent ball in the spring. In looking at the hnebacking situation for the ‘86 squad, Szabo will be relying on freshmen to come in and play for depth at the position. The Scots’ top recruit at linebacker this year will be Paul Sibila out of Massillon, OH. The 6'3", 207-pound product has caught the eye of the EUP coaching staff, turning in a 4.8 time m the 40, to go along with an outstanding 51.5 clocking in the 440. “He has a lot of pure athletic ability and this is what you’re looking for in any recruit. I believe he will be able to help us right away, i'H -B DB LB V^'R RB IE \VR Edinboro will tune up for conference action this season opening at home against Wayne State (Sept. 6) and Mansfield (Sept. 13) before hosting Slippery Rock on September 2 on “Parents Day.’’ The remainder of the Scots’ schedule is as follows: October 4 at lUP, October 11 at West Chester, home vs Clarion October 18 for homecoming, October 25 at Lock Haven, home November 1 vs. Shippensburg, followed by two road games at California November 8 and at Fairmont State (WV) November 15. . “I’m really looking forwarjk to the start of the season, Szabo said. “Last season was ah adjustment for all of us, but I hope the transition is over. The conference is as tough as thought, and we are going to have to play all-around better football, both offensively and defensively, if we are going to have a shot at the conference crown. There are plenty of good teams in this division and we are going to have to be ready every Szabo stated. The Scot secondary could be the strength of this year s defense, led by veteran Martelle Betters, Claude Webb, Michael Churn and red-shirt freshman Mike Willis. Betters, an all-conference selection as a sophomore, returns for his senior campaign to anchor the Scot secondary. Betters was the squad’s ninth leading tackier last season, collecting 47 stops and 1 QB sack. The 6'0", 180-pound product out of Connellsville, PA, also broke up 4 passes and blocked 1 punt in 1985. A trio of talented youngsters are likely to make up remain er of the Plaid secondary in Webb, Churn and Wilhs. Web registered 17 stops a year ago, while picking off 1 pass in limited action while Churn and Willis are trying to shake off injuries from a year ago to land in the starting secondary. “We have a group of very talented players in our defensive backfield wit great speed and range. We should be stronger back there this season,’’ Szabo pointed out. “This is a throwing conference and you must stop the pass if you’re going to win. DB ivH 1985 FINAL STANDINGS Western Division w Indiana Clarion Edinboro Shippensburg Slippery Rock California Lock Haven 6 5 3 3 2 1 1 L 0 1 3 3 4 5 5 League T PF 0 223 145 0 108 0 106 0 96 0 64 0 76 0 PA 57 91 139 123 152 121 134 W 8 8 5 5 5 4 3 Overall L T PF 2 1 319 2 0 230 4 1 217 5 0 134 5 0 165 6 0 149 7 0 150 Eastern Division PA 137 152 209 178 199 170 240 *Bloomsburg defeated Indiana 14 Clarion University Edinboro University Indiana University Loek Haven University Shippensburg University Slippery Roek University * Bill Clark (6-0. 225. So.) * Andy Cline (6-4. 236. Sr.) * Brian Ferguson (6-4, 211, So.) * John Georgiana (5-10, 195, Si.) * Mikel Green (5-8, 174, So.) * Regis Lu.k (5-11. 195. So.) * Cleveland Pratt (5-7. 160. So.) * Ross Rankin (5-11, 185. Sr.) * Scott Brown (6-1. 200, Jr.) * John I oomer (5-9. 145. So.) * Harlan Ware (5-11, 198. Si.) * VFike Wctherholt (6-0. 171. Sr.) * C!arlos Wimberly (5-7, 1 /O, So.) ★ ★ THE POWERFUL PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE ★ ★ week,’’ Szabo concluded. Cheyncy University East Stroudsburg University Kut/town University Mansfield University Millersville University West Chester University OFFENSIV E STARTERS (9) * Darvl Cameron (5-10. 164. Sr.) Scott Dodds (6-1. 188. Sr.) ** Floyd Faulkner (5-9. 180. Jr.) ** Da\c Gierlak (5-9. 156. Sr.) *** Dave Higliarn (6-2, 235, Sr.) ** Dave N\e (5-11. 205, Sr.) ** Jim Pisano (6-0. 206. Sr.) * l.arry Rosenthal (6-1, 223, Sr.) ** Bob Suren (6-5, 213, Sr.) DEF'ENSIVE STARTERS (8) *** Martelle Betters (6-0. 173, Sr.) ** John Cardone (6-0. 195. Sr.) * Terrell Clifford (5-7. 170. Sr.) ** .Allen Ellis (5-11. 215. Sr.) * Abdul Hakim (5-10, 206. Sr.) * Rob Lewis (6-1, 238, Jr.) ** Chuck Murray (6-4. 230. Sr.) * Claude Webb (5-10, 158. So.) SPECIALISTS (1) ♦** Jim 'I rueman (5-7. 180. Sr.) OTHER RF:TURNEES (13) Bloomsburg* West Chester Millersville E. Stroudsburg Mansfield Cheyney Kutztown W 6 5 4 2 2 1 1 L 0 1 2 4 4 5 5 League T PF 145 0 110 0 131 0 120 0 67 0 34 0 100 0 -9 to win the PC Championship. PA 75 66 87 109 193 112 65 W 12 7 8 2 4 2 1 Overall L T PF 1 0 349 3 0 185 2 0 259 8 0 177 6 0 135 8 0 92 9 0 157 PA 180 144 131 220 261 207 150 EDINBORO UNIVERSITY 1986 FOOTBALL ROSTER Anderton, Steve........... QB, 5-11*^, 162, So. Oil City, PA/Oil City Baker, Paul................... OSLB, 6-1, 205, Jr. Massillon, OH/Jackson ♦Betters, Martelle................. CB, 6-0,173, Sr. Connellsville, PA/Connellsville ♦Brown, Scott....................... TE, 6-1, 200, Jr. Greensburg, PA/Greensburg-Salem Brownrigg, Rob ................. OT, 6-3, 223, Jr. Crystal Beach, Ontario/Fort Erie ♦Cameron, Daryl............. . SE, 5-10,164, Sr. Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa ♦Cardone, John ........ OSLB, 5-11%, 195, Sr. Allison Park, PA/North Catholic Churn, Mike...................CB, 5-7>/2,154, So. Cleveland, OH/Central Catholic ♦Clark, Bill ......................... DT, 6-0, 225, So. Cleveland, OH/South ♦Clifford, Terrell ................. CB, 5-7,170, Sr. Canton, OH/McKinley ♦Cline, Andrew ............... OT, 6-4%, 236, Sr. Pittsburgh, PA/Mt. Lebanon Courtney, Mark............... OT, 6-3, 221, So. Salem, OH/United Local Depretta, Larry ................. DT, 6%, 235, Jr. Sharpsville, PA/Sharpsville ♦Dodds, Scott.......................QB, 6%, 188, Sr. Beaver, PA/Beaver Area Eberle, Doug ....................... P, 6-4,185, Jr. Indiana, PA/Slippery Rock ♦Ellis, Allen ..................... DE, 5-11, 215, Sr. Albion, NY/Albion ♦Faulkner, Floyd................. HB, 5-9,180, Jr. Coraopolis, PA/Cornell ♦Ferguson, Brian............. TE, 6-3%, 211, So. Bethal Park, PA/Bethal Park ♦Georgiana, John............... FB, 5-10,195, Sr. Altoona, PA/Bishop Guilfoyle ♦Gierlak, David ............. WR, 5-8%, 156, Sr. Buffalo, NY/St. Joseph’s ♦Green, Mikel...................CB, 5-7%, 174, So. Citra, FL/North Marion Grimaldi, Dave................. OG, 6-3,197, So. Johnstown, PA/Johnstown Vo-Tech Gross, Glenn..................... OC, 6-3, 200, So. Somerset, PA/ Berlin Brothersval Hainsey, Ron ................... OT, 6-4, 260, So. Pittsburgh, PA/Swissvale ♦Hakim, Abdul ............... DT, 5-10, 206, Sr. Erie, PA/Academy ♦Higham, David................. OC, 6-2, 235, Sr. Hubbard, OH/Hubbard Keith, Stephen ...................DB, 6-0,185, Jr. Johnstown, PA/Ferndale Area ♦Lewis, Robert.....................DE, 6-1, 238, Jr. Rochester, NY/Ben Franklin ♦Lux, Rege ....................... LB, 5-11,195, So. Pittsburgh, PA/North Hills Mitchell, Jim ................... DE, 6%, 210, So. Erie, PA/Erie East ♦Murray, Chuck............... DE, 6-4%, 230, Sr. Tyrone, PA,/Tyrone Area Nichols, Michael ............. QB, 6-0,168, So. Cassadaga, NY/Cassadaga Valley Nichols, Tony................. OG, 6-2%, 242, Jr. Brooklyn, NY/Brooklyn Tech. ♦Nye, Dave....................... OG, 5-11, 205, Sr. Windsor, OH/Grand Valley ♦Pisano, Jim.........................FB, 6-0, 206, Sr. Lower Burrell, PA/Burrell ♦Pratt, Cleveland................. WR, 5-7,160, So. Miami, FL/North Miami Beach Priester, Ernest................... WR, 5-9,174, Fr. Cleveland, OH/John Hay Proviano, Michael............... SS, 5-8,155, So. Finleyville, PA/Ringgold ♦Rankin, Ross ................. HB, 5-11,185, Sr. Canton, OH/McKinley ♦Rosenthal, Larry ............. OG, 6-1, 223, Sr. Manassas, VA/James Madison Sally, Pat.......................... OG, 6-1, 250, Fr. Johnstown, PA/Richland ♦Suren, Bob ..................... TE, 6-4%, 213, Sr. Parma, OH/Normandy Tinstman, John ............... TE, 6-4, 221, So. Dunkirk, NY/Fredonia ♦Toomer, John...................WR, 5-9,145, So. Youngstown, OH/East ♦Trueman, Jim....................... K, 5-7,180, Sr. Pittsburgh, PA/Northgate ♦Ware, Harlan ................. DT, 5-11,198, Sr. Pittsburgh, PA/Alderdice ♦Webb, Claude............... CB, 5-10%, 158, So. Bedford Heights, OH/Bedford ♦Wetherholt, Mike................. CB, 6-0,171, Sr. Ashtabula, OH/Ashtabula Willis, Michael.....................FS, 6-0,168, So. Maitland, FL/Orlando Edgewater ♦Wimberly, Carlos................. SS, 5-7,170, So. Miami, FL/Carol City FRESHMEN ROSTER Anderson, James ................... WR, 5-10,172 Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park Bradley, Eric.............................. WR, 6-1,185 Pittsburgh, PA/Mt. Lebanon Bragg, Stephen.............. K, 5-9,135 Albion, NY/Albion Breedlove, Donald............... DL, 6-4%, 215 N. Kingsville, OH/Edgewood Brooks, Joseph........................ OL, 6-1, 235 Youngstown, OH/Austintown Fitch Calton, Thomas....................... LB, 6-1, 210 Cleveland, OH/Central Catholic 16 Clay, Robert............................ LB, 6-0, 212 Coraopolis, PA/Moon Area Cole, Elbert.............................. RB, 5-9,175 Rochester, NY/Charlotte Conrad, Chip .......................... LB, 6-3, 205 Altoona, PA/Bishop Guilfoyle Conway, Christopher ............. RB, 5-9,180 Franklin, PA/Oil City Cross, Craig .......................... DL, 5-10, 215 Louisville, OH/Louisville Davenport, Laniel ................... DB, 6-1,186 Clairton, PA/Clairton Dicristofaro, Tony................... LB, 6-0, 225 Lackawanna, NY/Frontier Ellis, Andrew ............................ DL, 6-2, 215 Albion, NY/C. C. D’amico Felker, Dwayne .......................... LB, 6-0, 205 West Seneca, NY/prchard Park Ferguson, Mark........................ RB, 5-7,167 Buffalo, NY/ Grover Fields, Lamontt ........................ DB, 5-7,160 Cleveland, OH/Shaw Franklin, Steve...........................WR, 6-1,180 Bridgeville, OH/Chartiers Valley Gallagher, Dean........................ OL, 6-3, 225 Kenmore, NY/Kenmore West Harder, Mark ............................ DL, 6-5, 204 Massillon, OH/Massillon Washington Hayes, Johnny .......................... LB, 6-0, 210 Cleveland, OH/Central Catholic Hill, Kevin ................................ QB, 6-3,186 Albion, NY/ Albion Holman, Robert........................ LB, 6-0,195 Sewickley, PA/Ambridge Ivey, Matt........j...................... LB, 6-3,195 Sharon, PA/Sharon Izydorczak, lorn ..................... OL, 6-0, 240 Blasdell, NY/Frontier Johnson, Scott ......................... OL, 6-3, 220 Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep Johnson, Ted .......................... LB, 6-1, 210 Conneaut, OH/Conneaut Kirkland, Sean......................... QB, 6-2,174 Salem, OH/Salem Konopka, Bob ........................ RB, 5-9,170 Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin Kujawinski, Jeff....................... OL, 6-1, 250 Erie, PA/E{ie Tech Lowman, James....................... DL*, 6-3, 205 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills McCullough, Gary................... OL, 6-2, 240 Massillon, OH/Perry Mcllwain, Randy..................... TE, 6-2, 210 Canton, OH/Canton Timken Meholick, David ..................... LB, 6-2,190 Sykesville, PA/DuBois Miczo, Michael ..................... RB, 5-11,185 Cranesville, PA/Northwestern Palshaw, Eric ........................... DB, 5-9,180 Ambridge, PA/Ambridge Paris, Anthony......................... FB, 6-2,190 Canton, OH/Canton Timken Perry, Chris ............................ QB, 6-3,190 Canton, OH/Canton Timken Pierce, Michael......................... DL, 6-3, 235 Glen Campbell, PA/Punxsutawney Pinkerton, David................. DL, 6-2, 220 Massillon, OH/Perry Pinkston, P.J....................... DL, 5-10%, 238 Carlisle, PA/Carlisle Popa, James ........................... FB, 5-11, 210 Mogadore, OH/Mogadore Powell, Brad........................ OL, 6-2, 260 West Middlesex, PA/West Middlesex Quinn, Walter....................... OL, 6-3, 260 Aliquippa, PA/Center Ramsey, Randy ..................... RB, 5-10, 203 Cleveland, OH/Central Catholic Raynard, Michael .........................K, 6-2, 200 Avon, NY/Avon Central Reardon, Randy..................... LB, 5-11,190 Masury, OH/Kennedy Christian Reynolds, Keith ....................... DB, 6-0,171 Akron, OH/Archbishop^ Hoban Riggins, Payton ....................... DL, 6-2, 198 Beaver Falls, PA/Beaver Falls Rose, Nicholas......................... DL, 6%, 239 Coraopolis, PA/Cornell Ross, James ............................ QB, 6-1,180 Euclid, OH/Lake Catholic Short, Brian ........................... RB, 5-10,180 Masury, OH/Kennedy Christian Sibila, Paul.............................. LB, 6-3, 207 Massillon, OH/Massillon Washington Simpson, Anthony................... LB, 6-2,196 Fairlawn, OH/Copley Slater, Scott ............................... OL, 6-3, 230 Akron, OH/Central Hower Taylor, Mark .........................WR, 5-10,170 Albion, NY/Albion Terhart, Tom .......................... DL, 6-2, 212 Lackawanna, NY/Lackawanna Thomas, Kevin....................... CB, 5-11, 185 Buffalo, NY/Cardinal O’Hara Tuck, Raymond....................... LB, 6-3, 205 Rochester, NY/Charlotte Uhlir, Raymond....................... DT, 5-7,195 Euclid, OH/Euclid Urko, Richard ......................... OL, 6-3, 250 Monongahela, PA/Ringgold Wade Allan.............................. DB, 6-0,170 Warren, OH/Warren Western Reserve Wade, Galen............................ RB, 6-1,185 Rochester, NY/Brockport Williams, John......................... LB, 6-0,195 Cleveland, OH/Shaw Williamson, Leonard............... LB, 6-4,195 Monongahela, PA/Mon Valley Catholic Wilson, Michael....................... DL, 6-2, 227 Rochester, PA/Rochester Zee, Larry................................ LB, 6-2, 220 Sharon, PA/Sharon 17 / 1986 PRE-SEASON DEPTH CHARTS OFFENSE TIGHT END Bob Suren 6-4, 213, Sr. Scott Brown 6-1, 200, Jr. Brian Ferguson 6-4, 211, So. John Tintsman 6-4, 221, So. LEFT TACKLE Rob Brownrigg 6-3, 223, Jr. Andrew Cline 6-4, 236, Sr. Rich Urko 6-3, 250, Fr. LEFT GUARD Larry Rosenthal 6-1, 223, Sr. Dave Grimaldi 6-3, 197, So. Joseph Brooks 6-1, 235, Fr. WIDE RECEIVER Cleveland Pratt 5-7, 160, So. Ernest Priester 5-9, 174, Fr. Steve Franklin 6-1, 180, Fr. CENTER Dave Higham 6-2, 235, Sr. Glenn Gross 6-3, 200, So. Scott Johnson 6-3, 220, Fr. QUARTERBACK Scott Dodds 6-1, 188, Sr. Steve Anderton 6-0, 165, So. Michael Nichols 6-0, 170, So. RIGHT GUARD Dave Nye 5-11, 205, Sr. Tony Nichols 6-3, 242, Jr. Jeff Kujawinski 6-1, 250, Fr. RIGHT TACKLE Mark Courtney 6-3, 221, So. Ron Hainsey 6-4, 260, So. Brad Powell 6-2, 260, Fr. WIDE RECEIVER Dave Gierlak 5-9, 156, Sr. Daryl Cameron 5-10, 164, Sr. John Toomer 5-9, 145, So. FULLBACK Jim Pisano 6-0, 206, Sr. John Georgiana 5-10, 195, Sr. HALF BACK Floyd Faulkner 5-9, 180, Jr. Ross Rankin 5-11, 185, Sr. Chris Conway 5-9, 180, Fr. Mike Miczo 5-11, 185, Fr. PUNTER Doug Eberle 6-4, 185, Jr. Michael Raynard 6-2, 200, Fr. KICKER Jim Trueman 5-7, 180, Sr. Stephen Bragg 5-9, 135, Fr. DEFENSE LEFT END Robert Lewis 6-1, 238, Jr. Jim Mitchell 6-1, 210, So LEFT TACKLE Harlan Ware 5-11, 198, Sr. Larry Depretta 6-1, 235, Jr. LEFT LINEBACKER Paul Baker 6-1, 205, Jr. John Cardone 6-0, 195, Sr. LEFT CORNERBACK Claude Webb 5-10, 158, So. Mike Green 5-8, 174, So. Lamont Fields 5-7, 160, Fr. RIGHT TACKLE Abdul Hakim 5-10, 206, Sr. Bill Clark 6-0, 225, So. MIDDLE LINEBACKER Regis Lux .5-11, 195, So. Thomas Carlton 6-1, 210, Fr. Ted Johnson 6-1, 210, Fr. STRONG SAFETY Martelle Betters 6-0, 173, Sr. Carlos Wimberly 5-7, 170, So. Michael Proviano 5-8, 155, So. RIGHT LINEBACKER Allen Ellis 5-11, 215, Sr. Leonard Williamson 6-4, 195, Fr. FREE SAFETY Michael Willis 6-0, 168, So. Mike Wetherholt 6-0, 171, Sr. Allan Wade 6-0, 170, Fr. 18 RIGHT END Chuck Murray 6-4, 230, Sr./ Michael Piercl 6-3, 235, Fr. RIGHT CORNERBACK Terrell Clifford 5-7, 170, Sr. Mike Churn 5-8, 154, So. Kevin Thomas 5-11, 185, Fr. THE CHALLENGERS... WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY September 6 MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY 1:30 p.m. Kickoff Sox Harrison Stadium Coach David Farris Rich Popp - QB .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. Location: Detroit, MI 48202 Enrollment: 28,424 Nickname: Tartars Colors: Green and Gold Stadium (Cap.): Wayne State Stadium (6,000) Conference: GLIAC Afflliations: NCAA II Head Coach: David Farris (Central Michigan ‘70) Coach’s Overall Record: 21-28-1, 5 years 1985 Overall Record: 1-8-1 1985 Conference Place/Record: 6th/1-5 Athletic Director: Fred A. Mulhauser Sports Information Director: Richard Thompson, Jr. SID Phone: (313) 577-4280 Home: (313) 588-2506 Press Box Phone: (313) 577-4252 Series Record: 0-0-1 September 7, 1985 at Wayne State October 23,1982 at Mansfield 1 0 7 2 0 13 3 7 3 4 16 0 Final 23 23 Badalamenti 16 pass Popp (McGowan kick) 1st Lebiedzinski 3 pass Popp (kick failed) 2nd Badalamenti 57 pass Popp (McGowan kick) 2nd McGowan 23 field goal 3rd Pisano 1 run (Trueman kick) 3rd Pisano 9 run (Brown pass Dodds) 4th Gierlak 19 pass Dodds , (Pratt pass Dodds) 4th WS ,, 20/ 128 30/17 h 268 396 2/1 3/34.1 5/60 TARTARS OUTLOOK With 40 of 51 lettermen and 20 starters returning, Wayne State head coach David Farris and his staff are confident the Tartars will improve on the uncharacteristic 1-8-1 finish of a year ago. Senior quarterback Rich Popp is fully recovered from a throwing arm injury that hampered him all last season and ready to return to his sophomore season form that garnered him All-GLIAC honors. Also recovered from injuries are running backs Vic Chenault and L.C. Bulger. The receiver spots are nailed down, by returning starters Tom Badalamenti (23 receptions for 439 yar-ds) and Tim Jones. Up front the Tartars look strong with all five starters returning including all­ conference selection Tim Schramm. On defense eight starters return including outside linebacker Robert Magee and inside linebacker Mark Brown both all-conference in ‘85. Handling the specialist duties are senior placekicker Jerry McGowan, Wayne State’s all-time field goal kicker, and punt returner Keith Bennett, who finished number 12 in the NCAA II with a 10.4 yards per punt average. SCOUTING THE TARTARS Team Captains: QB-Rich Popp; LB-Mark Brown; DE-Rich Glodowski Lettermen Lost/Returning: 11/40 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 10/8 Basic Offense/Defense: Pro 1/Odd-5 Team Strengths: Quarterback, Offensive Line Team Question Marks: Secondary Top Returnees: QB-Rich Popp; OG-Tim Schram; LB-Robert Magee; LB-Mark Brown; NG-Albert Brown Assistant Coaches and Assignments: Joe Horn-Offensive Coordi­ nator, Wide Receivers, Quarterbacks; Mike Flynn-Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers; Keith Gilrnore-Runningbacks; Roy Dudas-Defensive Backs; Larry Smith-Defensive Line 1986 Schedule Sep. 6 at Edinboro Sep. 13 SLIPPERY ROCK Sep. 20 at Illinois State Sep. 27 GRAND VALLEY STATE Oct. 4 at Hillsdale Oct. 11 TIFFIN UNIVERSITY Oct. 18 at Northwood Institute Oct. 25 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE 1 at Central State Nov. Nov. 8 at Ferris State 20 1:30 p.m. Kickoff Sox Harrison Stadium LAST GAME EU Total First Downs ...................... ...................... 14 Yards Rushing ............................ ....................139 Passes Att/Comp........................................ 20/11 Passes Had Intercepted......................................2 Yards Passing.............................. ....................131 Total Offensive Yards ................ .................. 270 Fumbles/Lost.............................. .................. 2/0 Punts/Punt Average .................. .............. 6/45.5 Penalties/Yards .......................... ................ 6/45 GENERAL INFORMATION univeryity LAST YEAR’S GAME EDINBORO ................................ WAYNE STATE .................. .. WS WS WS WS EU EU EU September 13 mofv^cld 1985 Results (1-8-1) 23-23 10-35 2-17 7-10 0-25 DNP 10-17 7-28 17-23 24-38 EDINBORO ................................ MANSFIELD.............................. Coach Thomas Elsasser MU.............. MU.............. EU .............. EU .............. EU .............. EU .............. EU .............. Robert Funderburk - TB 1 0 3 2 0 3 3 13 0 Location: Mansfield, PA 16933 Enrollment: 2,700 Nickname: Mountaineers Colors: Red and Black Stadium (Cap.): Karl Vah Norman Field (8,000) Conference: Pennsylvania-East Affiliations: NCAA II Head Coach: Thomas Elsasser (Norwich ‘69) Coach’s Overall Record: 10-18-2, 3 years 1985 Overall Record: 4-6 1985 Conference Place/Record: 6th/2-4 Athletic Director: Roger Maisner Sports Information Director: Sally Walrath SID Phone: (717) 662-4301 Home: (717) 724-7454 Series Record: MU leads 10-9-1 Final 33 6 Whitmer 51 field goal 1st Whitmer 28 field goal 2nd Chambers 64 run (Ruszkiewicz kick) 3rd Kelly 2 run (kick failed) 3rd Kelly 69 pass Hrovat (pass failed) 4th Bosley 20 pass Hrovat (Ruszkiewicz kick) 4th Powell 12 interception return (Ruszkiewicz kick) 4th EU Total First Downs ...................... ......................13 Yards Rushing ............................ .................. 250 Passes Att/Comp.......................................... 14/6 Passes Had Intercepted.............. ...................... 0 Yards Passing.................................................. 149 Total Offensive Yards ....................................383 Fumbles/Lost..................................................4/3 Punts/Punt Average ................................ 6/40.8 Penalties/Yards ............................................3/36 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 20 0 MU 12 148 19/9 1 51 163 2/1 7/29.6 2/15 MOUNTAINEERS OUTLOOK Hoping to rebound from last years 3-7 record, Mansfield coach Thomas Elsasser welcomes back 10 starters. The most effective player in the Mounties offense should be three year starter Robert Funder­ burk (Sr., 5-8, 180) running behind the blocking of guard Rod Purcell (6-2,295). Top candidates for the quarterback job include junior Todd Smith (6-0, 185) and freshman Chris Fusco (6-1, 180). Defensively, the Mounties return three starters in the backfield, including free-safety Doug Westervalt (Sr., 6-0, 205), cornerback John Meyers (Sr., 6-0, 190), and linebacker Mike Beamish (Jr., 6-0, 225). The backfield will miss the play of Scott Holtzapple, while the defensive line will be hard-pressed to fill the void left by AllConference tackle Don Chubb, MU’s fall Athlete of the Year in 1985. SCOUTING THE MOUNTAINEERS Team Captains: DB-Doug Westervelt; OG-Rod Pursell Lettermen Lost/Returning: 12/19 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 6/4 Basic Offense/Defense: Multiple/Multiple 50 Team Strengths: Defensive Backfield Team Question Marks: Defensive Line Top Returnees: RB-Robert Funderburk; WR-Fred Coleman; OGRod Purcell; CB-John Myers Assistant Coaches and Assignments: Mike Silecchia-Defensive Coordinator, Secondary; Tom Dickinson-Defensive Line; Scott Henne-Linebackers; Bill Walker-Offensive Coordinator, Re­ ceivers; Steve Zegalia-Offensive Line; Tim Roeller-Offensive Backs Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. *Won 21 1986 Schedule 13 at Edinboro 20 SUNY BROCKPORT 27 at Cheyney 4 SHIPPENSBURG 11 MILLERSVILLE 18 at Bloomsburg 25 KUTZTOWN 1 at West Chester 8 EAST STROUDSBURG 15 at Lock Haven by Forfeit 1985 Results (4-6) DNP 27-13 12-6 DNP 3-24 13-35 2-0* 17-36 20-63 7-29 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY September 27 INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA Sox Harrison Stadium 1:30 p.m. Kickoff Coach Don Ault general information Enrollment: 6,500 Nickname: Rockets Colors: Green and White Stadium (Cap.): N. Kerr Thompson (10,000) Conference: Pennsylvania-West Affiliations: NCAA 11 neaa c-oacn: Coach’s Overall Record:' 67-53-2, 13 years 1985 Overall Record: 5-5 1985 Conference Place/Record: 5th/2-4 Athletic Director: Bill Lennox Sports Information Director: John Carpenter SID Phone: (412) 794-7216 Home: (412) 794-4040 Press Box Phone: (412) 794-7216 Series Record: SRC leads 34-14-6 LAST YEAR’S GAME October 12,1985 at Edinboro 3 14 7 4 6 7 Final 32 21 Suren 29 pass Dodds (Trueman kick) 1st Williams safety 1st Sanders 2 run (Hudak kick) 2nd Trueman 32 field goal 2nd Acker 6 pass Statnick (Hudak kick) 3rd Suren 12 pass Dodds (Trueman kick) 3rd Faulkner 33 pass Dodds (Trueman kick) 3rd Pisano 5 run (kick failed) 4th Sanders 2 run (Hudak kick) 4th EU ................................21 ..............................171 .......................... 35/18 ..................................0 ..............................236 ..............................407 .............................. 4/0 ........................ 6/41.0 ............................ 7/56 SR ,16 '211 17/10 0 115 326 3/2 4/48.3 6/75 ROCKETS OUTLOOK The Rock won its last three games to salvage a 5-5 season a year ago, but Don Ault has some gigantic gaps to plug in his fifth season at SRU. Graduation claimed 11 seniors but 7 of those veterans accounted for a total of 17 All-Conference citations and 5 All-America mentions. The Rocket offense was particularly hard hit with casualties including MVP Wade Acker, running back Ch^ck Sanders, and tackle Gary Charmel. * SRU suffered through quarterback problems for much of last season but senior Eric Denton is the projected starter for ‘86. All-PC tackle Tim Grove (6-1, 250) leads the offensive line while Ault is optimistic that fleet Rich Twine (5-9, 200) can take up the slack as a ground gainer. All-PC safety Todd Durand leads the secondary which returns intact. Linebacker Dave Linton (6-3,240) led SRU in tackles last y( SCOUTING THE ROCKETS ream Captains: QB-Eric Denton; LB-Dave Linton -ettermen Lost/Retnrning: 14/30 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 6/7 lasic Offense/Defense: Slot 1/5-2 ream Strengths: Secondary/Wide Receiver r T- vtfirk«i- Offensive and Defensive Line op^'lTnre s QB-Ene Denton; FS-Todd Durand; SS-Tom I op Navipalifl’OT-Tim Keiurnees. v I B-Dave Linton DT-Kurt HinkhHimsn, LsslZ Caches and Grove; Assignments: Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. George Mihalik-Offensive Backfield; Vic Campagna Oltensive Ends; Ed Robinson-Defensive Line 22 1:30 p.m. Kickoff LAST YEAR’S GAME Total First Downs .......... Yards Rushing ................ Passes Att/Comp............ Passes Had Intercepted .. Yards Passing.................. Total Offensive Yards ... Fumbles/Lost.................. Punts/Punt Average .... Penalties/Yards .............. Location: Slippery Rock, PA 16057 George P. Miller Stadium October 5,1985 at Slippery Rock EDINBORO ..... SLIPPERY ROCK EU .............. EU .............. SR................ EU .............. SR................ EU .............. EU .............. EU .............. SR................ October 4 1986 Schedule 6 HILLSDALE 13 at Wayne State 20 at New Haven 27 at Edinboro 4 CLARION 11 at Lock Haven 18 SHIPPENSBURG 25 at California 1 at Bloomsburg 8 INDIANA 1985 Results (5-5) DNP 35-10 DNP 21-32 0-43 10-0 23-34 . 22-6 DNP 20-37 lUP................................................ EDINBORO ................................ Coach Frank Cignetti lUP.............. lUP.............. EU .............. lUP.............. lUP.............. lUP.............. EU .............. Bob Buriak - LB 1 7 0 2 7 3 3 7 0 Location: Indiana, PA 15705 Enrollment: 13,000 Nickname: Big Indians Colors: Maroon and Slate Stadium (Cap.): George P. Miller (8,000) Conference: Pennsylvania-West Affiliations: NCAA II, ECAC Head Coach: Frank Cignetti (lUP ‘60) Coach’s Overall Record: 0-0, 1st year at I UP 1985 Overall Record: 8-2-1 1985 Conference Place/Record: 1st/6-0 Athletic Director: Frank Cignetti Sports Information Director: Larry A. Judge SID Phone: (412) 357-2747 Home: (412) 463-3948 Press Box Phone: (412) 357-2762 Series Record: lUP leads 35-15-3 Final 35 9 Dave Seidel 1 run (Sandstrom kick) 1st Dave Seidel 26 run (Sandstrom kick) 2nd Jim Trueman 36 field goal 2nd Darel Patrick 14 run (Sandstrom kick) 3rd Darel Patrick 12 pass Ingold (Sandstrom kick) 4th Darel Patrick 9 pass Ingold (Sandstrom kick) 4th Ross Rankin 25 pass Dodds (kick failed) 4th lUP Total First Downs ............................................21 Yards Rushing .......................... .....................235 Passes Att/Comp........................ ................ 15/27 Passes Had Intercepted......................................3 Yards Passing.............................. .................. 132 Total Offensive Yards ................ .................... 367 Fumbles/Lost.............................. ....................1/1 Punts/Punt Average .................. .............. 3/41.3 Penalties/Yards .......................... ................ 5/35 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 14 6 EU 18 169 17/30 3 174 343 5/3 5/36.0 10/84 BIG INDIANS OUTLOOK The Braves won the Western Division and were ranked third in the NCAA Division II last year before losing to Bloomsburg, 31-9, in the championship game. They are favored to go all the way this year with 47 lettermen and 15 starters back for new coach Frank Cignetti. The former West Virginia mentor (1976-79) is returning to coaching after a seven-year absence. The big question will be who will start at quarterback in place of ECAC Player of the Year Rich Ingold, who passed for 2,760 yards and 23 touchdowns. Leading candidates are juniors Bob Kiel and Scott Rhodes. The receiving corps returns intact in split ends Tony Trave, 55 catches for 788 yards, Darel Patrick and tight end Doug Niesen. Tailback Pat McCullough and fullback Steve Girting will handle the running chores. AILECAC tackle Jim Angelo (6-4, 272) is a force on the offensive line. Linebacker Bob Buriak and Chris Bache and free safety John Pettina are the team’s best on defense. SCOUTING THE BIG INDIANS Team Captains: To be selected at each game Lettermen Lost/Returning: 14/46 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 8/9 Basic Offense/Defense: Pro/Multiple Team Strengths: Running Backs, Offensive Line, Receivers, Line­ backers, Defensive Line Team Question Marks: Quarterback, Center, Defensive Secondary Top Returnees: TB-Pat McCullough; OT-Jim Angelo; LB-Bob Buriak; DT-Troy Jackson Assistant Coaches and Assignments: Jack Henry-Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator; Hal Hunter-Offensive Line; Mark Kaczanowicz-Defensive Line; Frank Condino-Defensive Secondary; Tom Rogish-Linebackers; Dave Rackovan-Receivers, John Chankot-Offensive Line Aid Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. 23 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 1986 Schedule at Bucknell NORTHWOOD at Kutztown EDINBORO at Clarion LOCK HAVEN at Shippensburg CALIFORNIA. at Slippery Rock TOWSON STATE 1985 Results (8-2-1) DNP DNP DNP 35-9 42-7 48-21 33-0 28-0 37-20 21-21 WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY October 11 CLARION UNIVERSITY Farrcl Stadium 1:30 p.m. Kickoff LAST YEAR’S GAME October 26,1985 at Clarion 1 7 0 2 7 7 3 7 0 WC Total First Downs .............................................. 18 Yards Rushing .................................................. 344 Passes Att/Comp.............................................. 7/3 Passes Had Intercepted ........................................ 2 Yards Passing...................................................... 24 Total Offensive Yards ...................................... 368 Fumbles/Lost.................................................... 2/1 Punts/Punt Average ................................ 3/40.0 Penalties/Yards .............................................. 2/10 4 14 7 /EU 14 220 6/2 1 99 319 2/0 6/37.0 4/19 The Golden Rams just missed winning the division title the last two years, losing to Bloomsburg by three points two years ago and two points last season. With a wealth of talent on hand, this could be their year. Returning quarterback A1 Niemela (1,331 yards passing) was named the ECAC Rookie of the Year/last season and has two top receivers in Bill Hess (33 catches) and#5im Sheehan (30 catches). The running chores will be handled by Mike Burnetta and Jason Sims. On defense, linebacker and two-year leading tackier John Mininno is one of the conference’s best. Also back are ends Joe Ellis and Dean DiPasquale and linebacker Doug Kelly. Coach Danny Hale also has a pair of veteran kickers in punter Charlton Hollenbach and kicker Gary Desmond. Team Captains: TB-Mike Burnetta; DB-Joe Ellis Lettermen Lost/Returning: 16/34 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 6/4 Team Strengths: Skilled Positions on Offense and Good Defense Team Question Marks: Offensive Line Top Returnees: QB-Al Niemela; DE-Joe Ellis; Punter-Charlton Hollenbach; WR-Bill Hess Assistant Coaches and Assignments: Rick Daniels-Offensive Coordi­ nator; Bill Hart-Quarterbacks and Receivers; Herb Lee-Academics; John Quinn-Defensive Coordinator; Chris RouhlhacOffensive Backs - Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. 24 1986 Schedule 13 at Glassboro 20 at Delaware 26 BLOOMSBURG 3 KUTZTOWN 11 EDINBORO 18 EAST STROUDSBURG 25 at Cheyney 1 MANSFIELD 8 at Lehigh 15 at Millersville CLARION................ .................. EDINBORO ............ .................. Final 35 14 GOLDEN RAMS OUTLOOK SCOUTING THE GOLDEN RAMS 2:00 p.m. Kickoff LAST GAME WC.............. Hossler 18 run (Stevenson kick) 1st EL .............. Romaniszyn 87 pass from McKissock (Berzansky kick) 2nd WC.............. Hossler 40 run (Stevenson kick) 2nd WC.............. Pieratozzi 14 run (Stevenson kick) 3rd WC .............. Wynings 5 run (Stevenson kick) 4th WC.............. Wynings 8 run (Stevenson kick) 4th EU .............. Raines 22 run (Berzansky kick) 4th Location: West Chester, PA Enrollment: 9,953 Nickname: Golden Rams Colors: Purple and Gold Stadium (Cap.): Parrel Stadium (7,500) Conference: PSAC Affiliations: NCAA II Head Coach: Danny Hale (WCU ‘68) Coach’s Overall Record: 14-6, 2 years 1985 Overall Record: 7-3 1985 Conference Place/Record: 1st (tie)/5-1 Athletic Director: Richard B. Molder Sports Information Director: Nevin Morris SID Phone: (215) 436-3316 Home: (215) 436-5629 Press Box Phone: (215) 436-2159 Series Record: 1-1 Sox Harrison Stadium ^ November 20,1971 at West Chester PSAC Championship Game WESTCHESTER ...................... EDINBORO ................................ GENERAL INFORMATION October 18 1985 Results (7-3) 30-17 22-37 6-8 16-8 DNP 18-16 13-0 36-17 20-17 21-17 Coach Gene Sobolewski CU.......... EU.......... CU.......... CU.......... CU.......... CU.......... Ken Edwards - DT Location: Clarion, PA 16214 Enrollment: 6,000 Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Blue and Gold Stadium (Cap.): Memorial Stadium (5,000) Conference: Pennsylvania-West Affiliations: NCAA II Head Coach: Gene Sobolewski (Pitt ‘64) Coach’s Overall Record: 24-7, 4 years 1985 Overall Record: 8-2 1985 Conference Place/Record: 2nd/5-1 Athletic Director: To Be Announced Sports Information Director: Richard Herman SID Phone: (814) 226-2334 Home; (814) 226-6766 Press Box Phone: (814) 226-2334 Series Record: CU leads 31-24-2 2 7 7 3 9 0 4 7 0 Final 26 7 Desmond 24 field goal 1st Dodds 3 run (Trueman kick) 2nd Hahn 5 pass Emminger (Desmond kick) 2nd Desmond 22 field goal 3rd Emminger 12 run (kick failed) 3rd Sanchez 4 run (Desmond kick) 4th Total First Downs ............ Yards Rushing .................. Passes Att/Comp.............. Passes Had Intercepted ... Yards Passing.................... Total Offensive Yards .... Fumbles/Lost.................... Punts/Punt Average ........ Penalties/Yards ................ GENERAL INFORMATION 1 3 0 CU .............................. 22 ............................ 212 ........................ 35/18 ................................ 2 ............................ 241 ............................ 453 ............................5/1 ...................... 5/31.6 .......................... 5/29 EU 14 122 25/10 2 122 244 3/3 6/42.3 3/25 GOLDEN EAGLES OUTLOOK In 1985, the Golden Eagles extended their NCAA Division II leading mark of 22 consecutive winning seasons and 25 consecutive non-losing seasons, compiling an 8-2 overall record and a 16th ranking in the final NCAA Division II poll. The 1986 Golden Eagles could be looking at a rebuilding season, since 5 All-Americans and 11 starters graduated from the 1985 squad. Offensively, Clarion will count on quarterback Doug Emminger (Jr., 5-10, 180), who started the final five games of 1985. His favorite returning target will be tight end Jim Hahn, (Sr., 6-0,215), who caught 35 passes for 736 yards and 1 TD last year. Tailback Mick Kehe(Jr., 5-9, 187), an All-Conference selection in 1985 when he ran for 460 yards and 4 TD’s in only 4 games, returns to lead the ground attack. Defensively, the Eagles will be looking to replace All-American noseguard John Hughes. Back from a “D” that led the PSAC-West in team defense last year is AllConference tackle Ken Edwards (Sr., 6-3, 265). The secondary has strength returning in cornerback John Besic (Sr., 6-0, 190), and free safety Bob Kelly (Jr., 6-0, 190). SCOUTING THE GOLDEN EAGLES Team Captains: TE-Jim Hahn; DT-Ken Edwards Lettermen Lost/Returning: 17/26 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 6/6 Basic Offense/Defense: Pro-Set/5-2 Team Strengths: Defensive Line, Offensive Backfield Team Question Marks: Defensive Backs, Receivers Top Returnees: QB-Doug Emminger; TB-Mick Kehoe; OT-Jerry Fedell; OG-John Seaman; NG-Mike Pope; DT-Lou Weiers Assistant Coaches and Assignments: Dick Pae-Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Secondary; Charles Ruslavage-Defensive Co­ ordinator; A1 Jacks-Quarterbacks and Running Backs; Clyde Conti-Receivers; John Reish-Offensive Line; Tony LinnanDefensive Ends; Jack Quinn-Defensive Line; Dave Katis-Offensive Backs Sep. 13 Sep. 20 Sep. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 25 1986 Schedule at Fairmont State FERRIS STATE CALIFORNIA at Slippery Rock INDIANA at Edinboro at East Stroudsburg LOCK HAVEN at Shippensburg WESTMINSTER 1985 Results (8-2) 7-2 DNP 24-23 43-0 7-42 26-7 DNP 22-13 23-7 18-14 LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY October 25 IMVERSrrV of PENNSVI VANU Hubert Jack Stadium 1:30 p.m. Kickoff Coach Jack Fisher Stan Allen - LB .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. Location: Lock Haven, PA 17745 Enrollment: 2,600 Nickname: Bald Eagles Colors: Crimson and White Stadium (Cap.): Hubert Jack Stadium (2,000) Conference: Pennsylvania-West Afflliations: NCAA II, ECAC Head Coach: Jack Fisher (Slippery Rock ‘64) Coach’s Overall Record: 33-47-1, 8 years 1985 Overall Record: 3-7 1985 Conference Place/Record: 6th (tie)/1-5 Athletic Director: Dr. Charles A. Eberle Sports Information Director: Buck O’Reilly SID Phone: (717) 893-2350 Home: (717) 748-2676 Press Box Phone: (717) 893-2390 Series Record: EU leads 14-13-1 LAST YEAR’S GAME Final 27 22 Dodds 13 run (Trueman kick) 1st Cahill 1 run (Pendleton run) 1st Brown 15 pass Dodds (Trueman kick) 2nd Speece 11 run (Quinn kick) 3rd Faulkner 6 run (pass failed) 3rd Pisano 5 run (Trueman kick) 4th ,y Cahill 2 run (Quinn kick) 4th ' EU .................... 20 .................. 289 ................ 13/6 ......................0 .................... 80 .................. 369 .................. 0/0 ............ 1/26.0 ................ 6/66 FH .'19 ' 345 6/3 1 37 382 1/1 2/17.0 1/5 The Lock Haven University Bald Eagles return 28 lettermen for the 1986 football season, including 9 starters on offense and 7 on defense, as they strive to improve on the 3-7 record of a year ago. Quarterback Pat Cahill, runners Gary Simpson, Tom Smykowski and Rosey Brown, receivers Brian Stugart, Ed Frisbie and John Klacik, and linemen John Eisenh^ooth, Todd Johnson and Jim McGonnell will lead the offense, ^he wishbone running attack averaged 239 yards a game last season, 8th in the nation in NCAA Division 11, but the passing game must improve. Defensively, ends Julio Enos and Mike Major, middle guard Steve Suriano, linebacker Stan Allen, and backs Jeff Swanson, Hank Boyd and Matt Kitting are returnees. There are 6 other lettermen and some impressive newcomers here, and the Bald Eagles look to reduce the 24 points a game they allowed in 1985. Team Captains: LB-Stan Allen; FB-Roosevelt Brown; OG-John Eisenhooth Lettermen Lost/Returning: 20/28 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 9/7 Basic Offense/Defense: Wishbone/5-2 Team Strengths: Veteran Offense, Linebackers Team Question Marks: Passing Game, Defensive Line Top Returnees: QB-Pat Cahill; FB-Roosevelt Brown; HB-Gary Simpson, WR-John Klacik; OG-John Eisenhooth; OT-Todd Johnson Assistant Coaches and Assignments: Dave Bower-Quarterbacks and Running Backs; Denny Compston-Offensive Line; Charley Molnar-Receivers; Bill Peterson-Defensive Ends; Larry Richard­ son-Inside Linebackers; Mike Stone-Defensive Backs; Mark Traister-Defensive Line Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. 26 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 1:30 p.m. Kickoff November 9,1985 at Shippensburg BALD EAGLES OUTLOOK SCOUTING THE BALD EAGLES Sox Harrison Stadium LAST YEAR’S GAME Total First Downs ...................... Yards Rushing ............................ Passes Att/Comp........................ Passes Had Intercepted.............. Yards Passing.............................. Total Offensive Yards ................ Fumbles/Lost.............................. Punts/Punt Average .................. Penalties/Yards .......................... GENERAL INFORMATION November 1 November 2,1985 at Edinboro EDINBORO .. LOCK HAVEN EU LH EU LH EU EU LH SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY 1986 Schedule LYCOMING at Bloomsburg SHIPPENSBURG at California SLIPPERY ROCK at Indiana EDINBORO at Clarion at Cheyney MANSFIELD 1985 Results (3-7) 8-29 14-49 6-20 14-7 0-10 21-48 22-27 13-22 DNP 29-7 EDINBORO ................................ SHIPPENSBURG ...................... Coach Joe Bottliglieri SU................ EU .............. SU................ EU .............. EU .............. EU .............. SU................ Dave Szlachetka - LB 1 0 7 2 7 0 3 7 6 Location: Shippensburg, PA 17257 Enrollment: 6,274 Nickname: Red Raiders Colors: Red and Blue Stadium (Cap.): Seth Grove (7,600) Conference: Pennsylvania-West Affiliations: NCAA II, ECAC Head Coach: Joe Bottliglieri (Bloomsburg ‘71) Coach’s Overall Record: 0-0 1st year; 10-36-2 5 years at Mansfield 1985 Overall Record: 5-5 1985 Conference Place/Record: 3rd (tie)/3-3 Athletic Director: Dr. James Pribula Sports Information Director: John Alosi SID Phone: (717) 532-1201 Home: (717) 532-2542 Press Box Phone: (717) 532-1391 Series Record: SU leads 15-9-1 Final 24 21 Roth 29 run (Jackson kick) 1st Faulkner 4 run (Trueman kick) 2nd Peck 1 pass Carey (kick failed) 3rd Rankin 15 run (Trueman kick) 3rd Georgiana 2 run (Trueman kick) 4th Trueman 34 field goal 4th Peck 12 pass Carey (Peck pass Carey) 4th EU Total First Downs ............................................24 Yards Rushing .......................... .....................300 Passes Att/Comp..........................................17/7 Passes Had Intercepted .............. ........................1 Yards Passing.............................. .................... 130 Total Offensive Yards ....................................430 Fumbles/Lost.................................................. 1/0 Punts/Punt Average ................................ 4/28.7 Penalties/Yards .......................... ................ 6/71 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 10 8 SU 19 167 33/19 2 228 395 1/0 4/32.7 4/20 RED RAIDERS OUTLOOK This could be the surprise team in the Western Division. The Red Raiders have 16 returning starters greeting new coach Joe Bottiglieri. Leading a veteran-packed offense will be All-Conference tailback Frank Van Buren, who ran for 741 yards and caught 21 passes for another 225 yards. Bill Roth took over at quarterback midway through last season and turned the team’s offense around. The Red Raiders averaged only 9.2 points per game for the first 5 games and 17.2 for the last 5. Roth’s leading targets, tight end Dave Peck and split end Scott Duke, are both back. Two-time All-PC safety Ed Nork (6-3, 205) heads the defensive unit. Also returning on defense will be linebackers Dave Szlachetka (72 tackles) and Pat Fahie (82 tackles.) SCOUTING THE RED RAIDERS Team Captains: To be selected for each game Lettermen Lost/Returning: 12/40 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 9/8 Basic Offense/Defense: I-Formation/3-4 Team Strengths: Secondary, Linebackers Team Question Marks: Offensive Line Top Returnees: DB-Ed Nork; TB-Frank Van Buren; LB-Dave Szlachetka; QB-Bill Roth; LB-Pat Fahie; TE-Dave Peck Assistant Coaches and Assignments: Bob Canny-Defensive Coordi­ nator; Barry Fagan-Offensive Coordinator; Brian GoinSecondary; Dave Johnson-Offensive Line; Bob Pascale-Running Backs Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. 27 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 1986 Schedule BLOOMSBURG at Kutztown at Lock Haven at Mansfield CALIFORNIA at Slippery Rock INDIANA at Edinboro CLARION SHEPHERD 1985 Results (5-5) 3-18 10-7 20-6 DNP 24-14 34-23 0-33 21-24 7-23 7-0 CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY November 8 FAIRMONT STATE Adamson Stadium 1:30 p.m. Kickoff Coach Jeff Petrucci Brendan Folmar - QB .............. .............. .............. .............. LAST YEAR’S GAME LAST YEAR’S GAME November 16,1985 at Edinboro Trueman 35 Matthews 3 Bero 3 pass Georgiana 2 Location: California, PA 15419 Enrollment: 4,700 Nickname: Vulcans Colors: Red and Black Stadium (Cap.): Adamson (4,000) Conference: Pennsylvania-West Affiliations: NCAA II, EC AC Head Coach: Jeff Petrucci (California ‘69) Coach’s Overall Record: 28-22-1, 5 years 1985 Conference Place/Record: 6th (tie)/1-5 Athletic Director: Jan McConnell Sports Information Director: Bruce Wald SID Phone: (412) 938-4552 Home: (412) 938-7239 Press Box Phone: (412) 938-4234 Series Record: CUP leads 31-19-2 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 3 4 14 6 Final 14 9 FAIRMONT................................ EDINBORO ................................ field goal 3rd pass Folmar (Schuessler kick) 4th Folmar (Schuessler kick) 4th run (pass fails) 4th Total First Downs .............. Yards Rushing .................... Passes Att/Comp................ Passes Had Intercepted .... Yards Passing...................... Total Offensive Yards ........ Fumbles/Lost...................... Punts/Punt Average .......... Penalties/Yards .................. GENERAL INFORMATION CU ..........14 .......... 85 ... 30/18 ............ 2 ........ 156 ........ 241 ........ 0/0 .. 6/43.3 .... 5/40 FS................ FS................ EU .............. EU .............. EU .............. FS................ EU 20 17?-'' 31/16 ,l H'38 '310 2/1 6/40.5 6/48 VULCANS OUTLOOK Coming off their first losing season in three years. Coach Jeff Petrucci and his Vulcan team will hope to return to the top behind a veteran offense that returns seven starters from 1985. Leading the “O” will be senior quarterback Brendan Folmar (156 of 350, 1,891 yards) who was second-team All-PSAC last year. Folmar’s primary targets will be wideouts Ed Alford (23-477 yards), Frank Sacco and Dave Lease. All-PSAC tackle Bob Holtz returns to solidify the line. The defense, which loses seven starters, will be spearheaded by All-PSAC cornerback Bob McDonough (10 break-ups) and hard-hitting safety Bob Tokarezyk (67 tackles). Anchoring the defensive line are Glenn Richards (6-1, 230) and Paul Leonar^^(6-3, 235). Sep. Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. 28 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 1986 Schedule at Shepherd at Westminster SALEM at Clarion LOCK HAVEN at Shippensburg at Millersville SLIPPERY ROCK at Indiana EDINBORO 1985 Results (4-6) DNP 22-16 DNP 23-24 7-14 14-24 DNP 6-22 0-28 14-9 1 14 7 GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Fairmont, W.VA 26554 Enrollment: 5,200 Nickname: Falcons Colors: Maroon and White Stadium (Cap.): Rosier Field (6,000) Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Affiliations: NAIA I Head Coach: Wally Hood (Ohio Wesleyan ‘57) Coach’s Overall Record: 61-47-3, 12 years 1985 Overall Record: 7-3 1985 Conference Place/Record: 2nd/5-2 Athletic Director: Colin Cameron Sports Information Director: Jim Brinkman SID Phone: (304) 367-4264 Home: (304) 367-0128 Press Box Phone: (304) 367-4134 Series Record: FSC leads 6-1-2 2 0 3 3 0 6 4 6 0 Final 20 16 Brown 72 run (pass failed) 1st Smith 2 run (Brown run) 1st Gierlak 19 run (Trueman kick) 1st Trueman 25 field goal 2nd Georgiana 1 run (kick failed) 3rd Brown 6 run (run failed) 4th Total First Downs ... Yards Rushing .......... Passes Att/Comp .... Passes Had Intercepted Yards Passing............ Total Offensive Yards Fumbles/Lost............ Punts/Punt Average . Penalties/Yards ........ FS ... 12 .. 362 .. 4/2 .... 0 ...29 .. 345 .. 6/0 7/26.3 . 3/35 EU 11 171 18/3 1 39 199 1/0 7/42.1 1/5 FALCONS OUTLOOK Returning for his third year, Fairmont coach Wally Hood hopes to make a run for the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference relying on a strong running game led by 5-10, 185 lb., junior halfback Joe Kikume and promising freshman red-shirt Donnie Overton to do the job. Opening the holes for the backs will be a veteran offensive line led by senior captains Frank Pofer (6-1, 210) and Tom Rogers (6-3, 230). If Fairmont is to improve on last year’s 7-3 record and 16th ranking in the NAIA, they’ll have to rebuild the passing game. With the loss of NAIA All-American wide receiver Ed Coleman and tailback Brian Brown, sophomore quarterback Tom Morrone will be looking for new targets this year. Defensively, the Falcons appear solid, returning 8 starters from last year’s team. Top defensive returnees include linebacker Scott Williamson, defensive back Marty Guzzetta, cornerback Vince Mitchell and defensive tackle Tom Kickler. SCOUTING THE VULCANS Team Captains: QB-Brendan Folmar; OG-Bob Holtz; DB-Bob McDonough; LB-Ken Heuther; DB-Bob Tokarezyk Lettermen Lost/Returning: 17/31 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 6/4 Basic Offense/Defense: Pro Set/5-2 Team Strengths: Quarterback, Secondary, Overall Team Speed Team Question Marks: Running Game, Linebackers, Defensive Line Top Returnees: QB-Brendan Folmar; WR-Ed Alford; DT-Paul Leonard; OG-Bob Holtz; DB-Bob McDonough Assistant Coaches and Assignments: Rick Camiletti-Offensive Line; Dick Caputo-Defensive Line; Jeff Casteel-Linebackers; Chuck Colborn-Receivers; Bob Hayley-Defensive Coordinator, Secon­ dary; Frank Lawrence-Offensive Line; Don Saunders-Runningbacks; Dave Simon-Defensive Ends; Duke Zack-Secondary 1:30 p.m. Kickoff Rosier Field September 28, 1985 at Edinboro CALIFORNIA .................. ........ EDINBORO ...................... ........ EU CU CU EU November 15 SCOUTING THE FALCONS Team Captains: OG-Frank Pifer; CB-Vince Mitchell; DT-Tom Kickler; OT-Tom Rogers; LB-Scott Williamson Lettermen Lost/Returning: 14/32 Returning Starters Offense/Defense: 8/8 Basic Offense/Defense: Multiple/Multiple Team Strengths: Offensive Line, Running Game Team Question Marks: Receivers, Punting Game Top Returnees: OT-Tom Rogers; OG-Frank Pifer; RB-Joe Kikume; QB-Tom Morrone Assistant Coaches and Assignments: Ty Clarke-Defensive Coordi­ nator; Pete Germano-Defensive Line; Steve Lee-Defensive Backs; Erik Soliday-Kickers, Receivers; Tom Smith-Offensive Line Sep. 13 Sep. 20 Sep. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 29 1986 Schedule CLARION at Waynesburg at Concord WEST VIRGINIA STATE WEST VIRGINIA TECH at Glenville at Shepherd WEST LIBERTY STATE at Salem EDINBORO 1985 Results (7-3) 2-7 42-0 0-8 30-12 35-3 49-0 44-17 43-12 24-43 20-16 ! Univ. at Edinboro H ILLS ­ DALE COLLEGE SLIPPERY ROCK Univ. at Edinboro at Wayne State K) O ft o SH IPPEN S- UNIV. EDINBORO BURG at Cheyney at CLARION NORTHW OOD TIFFIN at Northwood Institute •% at Bloomsburg at Central State EAST STR O U D S ­ at Ferris State at Bloomsburg lU P --------------------- n SAGINAW VALLEY STATE at West Chester at California of Pa. at Lock Haven TOW SON STATE BURG Millersville at Slippery Rock at Lehigh W EST ­ M INSTER CALI ­ FO RN IA O F PA at Shippensburg M ANS ­ FIELD EDINBORO UNIV. EDINBORO at LOCK HAVEN Cheyney lU P at Salem College UNIV. W EST LIBERTY STATE at Univ. M ANS ­ FIELD at East Stroudsburg at Clarion SH EPH ER D at Shepherd College ROCK SLIPPER Y lU P UNIV. at EDINBORO CLARION at Shippensburg at Clarion at ville at State o THE PAST. 2: at Edinboro LOCK HAVEN BURG KUTZ ­ TOW N 00 at Cheyney -------------- :--------- 1 M ILLER S ­ VILLE 2: o < BURG SH IPPE N S ­ 2: o < EAST STR O U D S ­ at Lock Haven o UNIV. ! o EDINBORO Univ. at Edinboro SLIPPER Y SLIPPER Y at California of Pa. CALIFO RN I O F PA Millers- ROCK at Mansfield at Shippensburg ROCK LOCK HAVEN KUTZ ­ TOWN 00 Glenville BLOOM S ­ BURG o W EST VIRGINIA TECH at Slippery Rock BURG at H IPPEN S- at Lock Haven at Clarion at Concord College o W EST VIRGINIA STATE CALIFORNI O F PA * at Kutztown Univ. at Hillsdale o at Edinboro VALLEY STATE GRAND C/5 New Bucknell FER R IS STATE at Delaware at Fairm ont State Bloomsburg at Waynesburg College SALEM at Kutztown at LYCOM ING BLOOMSBURG W EST ­ M INSTER TD K) Haven SUNY BROCKPO RT at Illinois State ft at Glassboro State at c/5 FOLLOWING THE OPPOSITION WAYNE STATE M A N SFIELD SLIPPER Y ROCK lU P W EST CHESTER at Shepherd u> CLARION 3 o G T5 c/5 a "'♦Friday, October o C "0 CLARION i LOCK HAVEN SH IPPEN SBU RG CA LIFO RN IA O F PA FA IR M O N T Friday, September 6 CZ) - C/5 •On> o * 1985 SEASON IN REVIEW POST-SEASON HONORS FOR 1985 FIGHTING SCOTS EDINBORO 23 — WAYNE STATE 23 DETROIT, MI - Steve Szabo’s first game as head coach of the Fighting Scots was a memorable one as his troops rallied from a 23-0 third-quarter deficit to deadlock Wayne State in the sweltering heat. Wayne State standout quarterback Rich Popp caught the Scots off-guard as he rifled three first-half touchdown passes. Showing their stfong stamina in the uncomfortable heat and humidity, the Scots began their comeback late in the third quarter on a one-yard touchdown plunge by fullback Jim Pisano. Pisano tacked on a nine-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter and quarterback Scott Dodds completed a pass to tight end Scott Brown for the all-important two-point conversion. The Scots scored the tying touchdown with 3:35 left on a 19-pass reception by Dave Gierlak. Cleveland Pratt made a catch for the two-point conversion which deadlocked the opening contest. The Scots had an opportunity to pull off a stunning comeback when John Cardone intercepted a pass with less than a minute remaining, butthey ran out of time with the ball at the Wayne State 39. McCullough led the Big Indians rushing attack with 100 and 92 yards, respectively. Star quarterback Rich Ingold was held to 132 yards passing by the fired-up Edinboro defense which intercepted 3 passes, but he completed 15 of 25 aerials for 2 scores. Dodds had a fine outing, completing 17 of 30 passes, but he threw 3 interceptions. Defensive backs Mark Perkins and Martelle Betters and linebacker Marvin Winn all registered 20 tackles. EDINBORO 30 — EAST STROUDSBURG 14 EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro rolled up 450 yards in offense and scored 3 second-half touchdowns for a come-from-behind win over winless East Stroudsburg. East Stroudsburg, which caught the Scots off guard throughout the first half with an effective draw play, took a 14-10 lead at halftime by scoring on a fluke play on the final play of the first half when field goal kicker Mike Augustin rifled a 17-yard touchdown pass following a botched field goal attempt. The Scots came back to control the second half and took tbe lead for good on a 2-yard touchdown reception by tight end Bob Suren. Edinboro tacked on 2 more scores in the fourth quarter on,a 12-yard run by David Span and a 5-yard jaunt by Ross Rankin with'less than a minute remaining. Edinboro rolled up 231 yards rushing and 219 passing. Dodds completed 14 of 24 passes and also rushed^for 76 yards on 12 carries. Span led the Scots with 81 yards rushing and 106 stripes in pass receptions, including a screen pass which went for 65 yards. Strong safety Mark Perkins turned in another standout game as he recorded 13 tackles. EDINBORO 40 - CENTRAL CONNECTICUT 13 NEW BRITAIN, CT - David Span rushed for 192 yards on 16 carries and Jim Trueman booted a school-record 4 field goals to lead the Scots to their first win of the season. Leading 20-7 at halftime, the Scots broke the game wide open in the third period on 2 field goals by Trueman and a 74-yard touchdown scamper by Span. All totaled, the Scots rolled up 340 yards rushing and Dave Gierlak snagged 5 of Dodds’9 pass completions, good for 75 yards. Linebackers Allen Ellis and Marvin Winn both registered 10 tackles to spearhead the Edinboro defensive which held Central Connecticut to a scant 25 yards rushing. CLARION 26 — EDINBORO 7 CLARION, PA - The Scots’ hopes for a Pennsylvania Con­ ference title were dashed as they were stopped by a strong Clarion squad in late October. Leading 10-7 at halftime, Clarion pulled away in the second half behind a running game which totaled 212 net yards and a passing attack of 241 yards. Fullback Mick Kehoe ripped his way through the Scots, picking up 184 yards rushing on 30 carries. The Scots were held to 122 yards rushing and 122 yards passing. CALIFORNIA 14 - EDINBORO 9 EDINBORO, PA - The Scots suffered a disappointing loss to defending champ California in their conference opener before a Parents Day crowd of 5,500. Edinboro had little difficulty moving the sticks, as they racked up 20 first downs and totaled 200 yards rushing and 138 passing. But they were unable to dent the endzone until John Georgiana’s 2-yard touchdown run with 1:34 left in the game. After a scoreless first half, Edinboro took a 3-0 lead early in the third period on Jim Trueman’s 35-yard field goal. Two quick scores by California early in the fourth quarter proved to be the winning points. Effectively using the tight end over-the-middle in their passing scheme, the Vulcans completed 18 of 30 passes for 156 yards and the 2 scores. Floyd Faulkner led Edinboro ballcarriers with 76 yards on 15 totes while Dave Gierlak caught 5 passes for 51 yards. EDINBORO 27 — LOCK HAVEN 22 EDINBORO, PA - On another wet and muddy day at Sox Harrison Stadium, the Scots out-pointed the Bald Eagles behind the play of quarterback Scott Dodds. Dodds ran for 114 yards on 13 carries and 1 score on the muddy turf, and tJie junior signal caller also completed 6 of 13 passes for 80 yatds and/a score. His touchdown pass to Scott Brown late in the first half was*a big one as he surpassed Blair Hrovat’s school record of 99 completions in a single season. Lock Haven took a 15-14 lead midway through the third period. Edinboro went ahead to stay on a 6-yard touchdown run by Floyd Faulkner minutes later. The Scots took a 27-15 lead midway through the final period on a 5-yard run by Jim Pisano. The Scots rushed for 302 yards while Lock Haven ran wild with its wishbone offense, rolling up 345 yards on the ground. The Bald Eagles completed just 3 of 6 passes for 37 yards. EDINBORO 32 — SLIPPERY ROCK 21 SLIPPERY ROCK, PA - Scott Dodds threw for a school record 18 completions to lead the Fighting Scots to a victory over rival Slippery Rock to spoil the Rockets’ homecoming festivities. Dodds completed passes to 9 different receivers in breaking Blair Hrovat’s single-game record. He threw for 236 yards and 3 touch­ downs, including scoring tosses in the third period to Bob Suren (14 yards) and Floyd Faulkner (33 yards) which erased a 14-12 deficit. The Scots took a commanding 32-14 fourth quarter lead on a 5-yard touchdown run by Jim Pisano. Faulkner caught 5 passes for 54 yards and rushed for a team-high 51 yards. Suren snagged 2 touchdown passes from his tight end position, and finished with 4 receptions for 64 yards. John Cardone and Matt Grebenc led Edinboro tacklers with 10 and 9 stops, respectively. EDINBORO 24 - SHIPPENSBURG 21 SHIPPENSBURG, PA - Edinboro struck for 17 straight secondhalf points and held on for a 24-21 conference win over the Raiders on a sunny November day in Shippensburg. The Scots went ahead, 14-13, late in the third period on a 15-yard touchdown ramble by Ross Rankin. A 2-yard touchdown plunge by John Georgiana and a 35-yard field goal by Jim Trueman gave the Scots what appeared to be a comfortable 24-13 lead midway through the fourth quarter. Shippensburg, however, struck for a quick touchdown pass, and was threatening to score again in the final minutes when a big sack by Mark Perkins snuffed out the comeback. Halfback David Span had another fine outing with 100 yards rushing and 71 yards on 4 pass receptions. Edinboro had 430 yards in offense, including 300 on the ground. Big stickers for the Scots on defense were Harlan Ware with 11 tackles, including 7 solo stops, and Marvin Winn with 9 tackles. lUP 35 — EDINBORO 9 EDINBORO, PA - The nationally-ranked lUP Big Indians put a damper on Edinboro’s homecoming by rolling to a 35-9 victory. The Indians scored in every quarter and controlled the line of scrimmage as they rushed for 244 yards. Bruising backs Dave Seidel and Pat 32 Continued on page 33 SCOTT DODDS - 6-0, 180-quarterback MARK PERKINS - 5-10, 180-strong safety Second Team All-Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Star First Team All-Pennsylvania Conference Western Division First Team All-Pittsburgh Press All-Star Mark made the smooth transition from wide receiver to defensive back in his senior year. In 10 games, Perkins finished the year leading the Scots in tackles with 38 solo stops and 50 assisted tackles for a total of 88 stops. Mark also recorded 1 quarterback sack and 3 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Also included in Perkins’ totals are a team high 5 interceptions (which ranks high in the conference), and 3 passes broken up. Dodds finished the ‘85 season, ranked 3rd in the Pennsylvania Conference overall in total offense with 164 yards per game. Starting for the 1st time in his college career, Dodds rose up as the Fighting Scots leader with his outstanding performances. Named Pennsylvania Conference player of the week once this season for his performance against Lock Haven, Dodds’ stats for the year include: lll-of-216 passes for 1,380 yards and 7 touchdowns. Scott also ran for 267 total yards and a pair of scores. DAVE SPAN - 5-10, 180-running back ROB LEWIS - 6-3, 245-defensive tackle Second Team All-Pennsylvania Conference Western Division First Team All-Pennsylvania Conference Western Division First Team All-Pittsburgh Press All-Star A steady player for the Scots in ‘85, Lewis, along with Murray anchored the interior for the Scot defensive line. Lewis’ stats for the season include: 16 solo stops, 22 assists for a total of 38 tackles. Lewis’ total also includes 2 QB sacks and 5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. A powerful runningback. Span led the Fighting Scots in rushing from the start of the season. His stats for the ‘85 season include a 199-yard rushing performance against Central Connecticut on the road. Span’s 10 game totals include: 119 carries for 685 yards and 3 touchdowns. Dave also latched onto 19 passes for a team high 275 yards. Dave also returned 7 kickoffs for 125 yards, including a 41-yard return vs Clarion. MARK MERRITT - 5-11, 250-offensive center Second Team All-Pennsylvania Conference Western Division Began the ‘85 season switching off with Dave Higham at center, but secured the position when Higham moved to tackle, to replace an injured player. A steady, gutsy performer, Mark played the entire season with a broken bone in his hand. Helped open holes for runningbacks to gain nearly 210 yards per game this past season. Will be a tough man to replace up front for the Scots. JIM BRITT - 6-4, 260-offensive tackle First Team All-Pennsylvania Conference Western Division First Team All-Pittsburgh Press All-Star A veteran member of the Fighting Scots offensive line, Britt opened holes for Boro runningbacks over the last three seasons. Britt had a lot to do with the following stats as an “O” lineman: 1983-EUP running game averaging over 290 yards per game... 1984-backs gain over 244 yards per game and this past season, 1985-Scot backs churned out 209.0 yards per contest. DAVE HIGHAM - 6-2, 240-offensive line Second Team All-Pittsburgh Post Gazette All-Star A three-year letter winner, Higham returns for his senior campaign next year to anchor the offensive line. A very versatile player, Higham can play center, guard and tackle for the Scots. Started the last 2 seasons for EUP, where Edinboro backs rushed for over 244 and 209 yards per game. JIM TRUEMAN - 5-8, 180-placekicker Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American -1984 & 85 First Team All-Pennsylvania Conference Western Division First Team All-Pittsburgh Press All-Star Second Team All-Pittsburgh Post Gazette All-Star 1985 Season in Review, Continued FAIRMONT STATE 20 — EDINBORO 16 EDINBORO, PA - The Scots’ 5-4-1 season came to a dis­ appointing finish as they dropped a 20-16 decision to Fairmont State on the rain-soaked Sox Harrison turf. Edinboro’s inability to contain the Fairmont runners led to its downfall. Fairmont rolled up 316 yards rushing and ripped off a handful of long gainers to demoralize the Scots. Fairmont led 6-0 when Brian Brown scampered 72 yards on the second play from scrimmage. Fairmont scored 4 minutes later on a 2-yard touchdown run which was set up by gains of 24 and 33 yards to stun the Scots early with the 14-0 lead. Edinboro then settled down and began its comeback. A 19-yard touchdown scamper by wide receiver Dave Gierlak on a reverse put the Scots on the scoreboard late in the first period. Jim Trueman booted a 25-yard field goal with 7 seconds left in the first half, then Edinboro got the break it needed when it recovered a fumbled punt snap at the Fairmont 1 yard line late in the third quarter. John Georgiana’s touchdown plunge gave the Scots their first lead of the game. But Edinboro was unable to hold onto the lead as Brown scored the winning touchdown from 6 yards out in the fourth quarter at the 10:27 mark. The big play in Fairmont’s winning drive was a 46-yard run on a third-and-three from its own 42. Edinboro played for most of the game without star quarterback Scott Dodds, who was hobbled with an ankle injury. Edinboro struggled in the passing department, completing only 3 of 18 attempts. EDINBORO RECORDS: Most Extra Points (Season) - 42 Most Consecutive Extra Points - 41 Most Extra Points (Career) - 81 Most Extra Points (Game) - 7 vs. Mercyhurst (Tied) Most Field Goals (Game) - 3 vs. Shippensburg (Tied) In pursuit of the All-Time Pennsylvania Conference scoring mark, Trueman returns for his senior year in 1986. Finished the ‘85 season with 49 points on 10-15 field goal attempts and 19-23 extra point tries. CHUCK MURRAY - 6-4, 255-defensive tackle First Team All-Pennsylvania Conference Western Division The Scots most consistent performer throughout the season on the defensive line, Murray emerged as an outstanding player by the end of the ‘85 season. Murray’s stats for the year include: 19 solo tackles, 40 assists for 6th on the squad with 59 stops. Chuck was credited with 1 QB sack and 5 stops behind the line of scrimmage, while also recovering a fumble. 33 PREVIOUS GAMES AGAINST 1986 FOES 1985 INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM STATS / RUSHING Span, Dave Faulkner, Floyd Dodds, Scott Pisano, Jim Rankin, Ross Cicero, Carmen Georgiana, John Gierlak, Dave TEAM TOTALS KICKOFF RETURNS G 10 10 10 10 9 6 9 10 ATT. 119 89 92 66 46 20 24 2 YG 726 437 441 264 266 83 72 53 YL 41 8 174 1 15 0 0 0 10 465 2364 Y/C 5.8 4.8 2.9 4.0 5.4 4.2 3.0 26.5 274 NET 685 429 267 263 251 83 72 53 (-23) 2090 INT 11 0 10 YDS 1380 42 1422 TD 7 0 7 Pratt, Cleveland Span, Dave Faulkner, Floyd Bracy, Ray Rankin, Ross Toomer, John Wimberly, Carlos Georgiana, John Gierlak, Dave Nye, Dave Cicero, Carmen TOTALS 4.5 PASSING G 10 4 10 Dodds, Scott Conwell, Dan TOTALS ATT. COMP 216 111 17 4 233 115 G 10 10 10 8 9 9 6 6 3 9 10 9 10 King, Tom TOTALS G 10 10 REC 22 19 14 12 10 10 6 5 5 5 4 3 115 YDS 299 275 122 152 114 142 73 54 42 81 37 31 1422 C/G 2.2 1.9 1.4 1.5 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.8 1.7 0.6 0.4 0.3 11.5 TD 1 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 YDS 1846 1846 AVG 39.3 39.3 LP 64 64 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS First Downs Rushing First Downs Passing First Downs Penalty Rushing Attempts Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS RUSHING Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Had Intercepted YARDS PASSING Total Plays TOTAL OFFENSE Completion Percentage Fumbles Fumbles Lost Penalties Penalty Yards Average Per Play Kickoff Returns (Yards) Kickoff Returns Average Punts (Yards) Punt Average Punt Return (Yards) Punt Return Average YDS 181 0 181 AVG 9.1 0.0 8.2 LR 32 0 32 PUNT RETURNS G 10 10 10 Faulkner, Floyd Span, Dave TOTALS NO 20 2 22 LR 37 41 25 25 17 23 16 15 9 0 0 41 EUP 189 111 69 9 465 2364 274 2090 233 115 11 1422 698 3512 49.4 21 9 66 579 5.0 p6^l37 * 15.4 1846/47 39.3 181/22 8.2 /' OPP 175 93 68 14 447 2120 272 1848 129 14 1471 679 3319 55.6 19 6 50 421 4.9 473/34 13.9 1679/48 34.9 157/24 6.5 1985 RESULTS (5-4-1) A A H A H H A H A H FIELD GOALS Trueman, Jim AVG 20.4 17.9 16.8 15.0 8.7 23.0 16.0 15.0 4.5 0.0 0.0 15.4 YDS 163 125 117 75 26 23 16 15 9 0 0 569 ,y PUNTS NO 47 47 NO 8 7 7 5 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 37 1985 TEAM STATS RECEIVING Gierlak, Dave Span, Dave Faulkner, Floyd Suren, Bob Pratt, Cleveland Rankin, Ross Cameron, Daryl Cicero, Carmen Toomer, John Brown, Scott Pisano, Jim Georgiana, John TOTALS G 9 10 10 10 9 3 5 9 10 9 7 10 52, 29, 29, 42, 40, 44, 29, 35, 32, 31, M, 35 SCORING 1 2 3 4 TOT GAME AVG EUP 37 46 62 72 217 2L7 OPP 53 48 39 69 209 20.9 34 EUP 23 40 9 32 9 30 7 27 24 16 217 Wayne State Central Connecticut California (PA) Slippery Rock Indiana Univ. of Pa. East Stroudsburg Clarion Lock Haven Shippensburg Fairmont State OPP 23 13 14 21 35 14 26 22 21 20 209 ATT. 702 1,000 5,500 9,200 5,500 1,152 4,000 500 3,000 250 30,804 YEAR WAYNE STATE EU WS 1985 23 23 TOT. 23 23 T CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY 19-31-2 YEAR EU CU 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 27 13 19 18 6 6 0 6 0 0 0 6 0 13 31 0 12 7 6 0 6 7 0 19 0 0 13 19 6 14 0 38 7 17 7 16 28 47 40 47 27 28 35 30 7 31 7 6 0 0 7 0 10 19 14 12 0 18 6 20 10 19 25 14 32 12 7 20 20 6 13 41 21 26 27 21 14 21 35 49 35 16 7 7 20 13 14 14 7 8 28 7 EU CU 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 17 3 58 19 20 9 13 9 20 24 14 14 TOT. 772 825 YEAR W W w w L W L L L L T L L L W L L L L L L L L W L L L L L L L F L L L T W W W W W W W W L W W L W L W L SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 14-34-6 EU SRU YEAR 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1939 1940 1941 1942 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 0 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 6 0 0 0 0 6 7 6 13 6 0 14 13 33 6 12 7 6 7 0 3 3 7 7 0 40 24 49 7 3 7 24 19 35 19 32 18 14 7 0 15 12 49 72 40 27 12 26 19 23 20 27 39 13 20 6 6 33 0 0 6 13 13 36 10 14 3 13 7 6 16 13 0 21 7 17 7 19 . 24 EU SRU 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 25 17 13 0 12 10 28 31 32 13 13 14 15 39 7 20 26 21 TOT. 524 962 YEAR L L L L L W L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L T L L W W T L L L L L T L T W L W W W T L T W L W W L L L W W W W INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA. 15-35-3 YEAR EU lUP 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 16 16 31 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 13 6 6 6 20 0 7 13 0 6 0 32 14 33 0 7 7 10 0 0 0 0 31 29 7 21 7 6 0 0 8 0 27 10 15 33 54 15 31 13 20 25 33 33 20 18 20 7 14 28 19 14 26 12 14 7 14 41 31 6 14 19 58 27 14 23 17 14 25 W W w L W L L L L L L L L L L L L L L T L L L L L L W T W L L L F L L L L W W L W L SEASON RECORDS, POINTS AND PERCENTAGES PREVIOUS GAMES AGAINST 1986 FOES YEAR EU lUP 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 28 8 3 27 13 11 6 6 21 17 9 21 5 3 21 9 7 7 3 23 52 35 TOT. 520 1012 YEAR W W T W W W L W L L L WEST CHESTER 1-1 YEAR EU WC 1970 1971 14 14 6 35 TOT. 28 41 W L CLARION UNIVERSITY 24-31-2 EU CU YEAR 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 31 28 46 20 68 0 27 4 0 0 40 0 6 7 0 0 8 0 7 0 0 13 6 0 6 20 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 13 19 0 6 2 26 35 0 6 50 6 20 33 7 12 20 20 46 W W w w wL W L L L W L W L L T W L W L L W L L L L 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 TOT. EU CU 12 6 34 19 0 13 13 20 6 14 14 7 7 13 0 10 24 9 23 21 30 25 6 7 0 13 27 20 28 24 7 27 13 0 0 13 7 12 21 7 7 13 41 28 37 24 6 17 10 22 21 0 20 10 42 13 10 17 22 8 35 26 781 862 L L W W L W W L L W F L L L L W W L W T W W L L L W W L W L L LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY 14-13-1 EU LHU YEAR 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 26 36 6 7 28 16 22 14 14 6 21 33 34 42 56 25 14 52 45 14 36 33 13 33 7 14 14 25 27 17 30 56 41 21 26 19 27 0 0 15 20 EU LHU 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 31 7 6 13 34 58 45 27 21 24 7 14 7 7 25 22 TOT. 714 565 YEAR L W L T W W L L L L L L W W W L W W W L W L L L W W W W SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY 9-15-1 SU EU YEAR / L 20 14 1957 20 27 L 1962 12 • L 1963 8 13 41 L 1964 26' F 35 1965 L 42 0 1966 L 12 33 1967 23 L 0 1968 24 14 W 1969 W 35 15 1970 W 42 16 1971 L 9 14 1972 28 W 1973 38 19 L 0 1974 16 W 21 1975 28 L 24 1976 17 L 7 1977 23 L 15 1978 28 L 18 1979 22 T 22 1980 17 L 0 1981 / '10 W 6 1982 W / 44 16 1983 W 36 14 1984 21 W 24 1985 TOT. 471 528 FAIRMONT STATE 1-6-2 FS EU YEAR 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1981 1985 0 12 0 17 6 26 0 6 16 0 7 20 21 7 26 9 13 20 TOT. 83 123 ntinued on page 37 T W L L L T L L L 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. YEAR PF PA REC PCT 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 88 83 212 46 131 19 40 11 6 0 59 6 18 39 27 80 7 19 20 62 82 45 83 135 79 44 173 139 131 117 91 139 116 84 113 204 42 81 114 194 237 355 167 168 131 259 273 139 167 131 53 38 30 76 86 80 25 118 154 224 88 98 72 131 191 45 154 154 146 139 119 116 73 93 147 193 103 53 111 127 114 114 113 123 129 132 224 224 307 203 89 155 158 182 127 156 174 123 247 148 3-3 4-1 5-2 2-4 3-4 1-5 3-2 1-6 0-6 0-6 1-4 0-4-1 1-4 1-6 0-7 2-2-1 0-6 1-6 1-7 1-5-2 3-4 0-5-1 3-4 3-5-1 1-6 1-8 5-4 3-4 4-4-1 3-4-1 3-4-1 4-3-1 3-5 2-6 2-5-1 6-2-1 1-6-1 2-7 2-7 4-4-1 9-1 9-1 3-5-1 4-4-1 5-2-2 8-3 6-4 3-6-1 3-6-1 4-6 .500 .806 .714 .333 .429 .167 .600 .143 .000 .000 .200 .000 .200 .143 .000 .500 .000 .143 .125 .167 .429 .000 .429 .375 .143 .111 .555 .429 .500 .429 .429 .571 .375 .250 .286 .750 .143 .222 .222 .500 .900 .900 .375 .500 .715 .727 .600 .333 .333 .400 • 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. YEAR PF PA REC PCT 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 155 178 294 412 353 217 84 84 no 144 210 209 6-2-1 4-6 9-2 8-2 8-2 5-4-1 .750 .400 .819 .800 .800 .555 “TOP TEN” SEASONS 1. 1. 3. 4. 4. 4. 7. 7. 9. 10. YEAR OVERALL PCT REG. SEAS 1970 1971 1982 1927 1983 1984 1965 1980 1975 1974 9-1 9-1 9-2 4-1 8-2 8-2 6-2-1 6-2-1 8-3 5-2-2 .900 .900 .819 .800 .800 .800 .750 .750 .727 .714 8-0 9-0 9-1 4-1 8-2 8-2 6-2-1 6-2-1 8-2 5-2-2 Previous Games Against 1986 Foes, Continued MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY 9-10-1 EU MU YEAR 37 1935 1936 1937 lyjo 1939 1940 1942 1946 1947 1948 1040 1950 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1958 1959 1982 0 0 0 n 14 0 6 7 0 0 20 28 33 11 26 39 18 51 33 21 L L L T L L L L L L 1 12 19 21 12 21 28 8 33 6 7 6 0 6 7 6 0 6 W W W W W W W W W TOT. 194 332 CHECKING THE RECORDS CHECKING THE RECORDS MOST ATTEMPTS Game - 42, Tom Mackey vs. Clarion, 1968 Season - 216, Scott Dodds, 1985; 199, Blair Hrovat, 1984 Career - 618, Blair Hrovat, 1981-82-83-84 PASS RECEIVING MOST YARDS GAINED Game - 248, Tim Beacham vs. Univ. of Buffalo, 1980 (10 rec.) Season - 972, Howard Hackley, 1976 Career - 2467, Howard Hackley, 1973-74-75-76 1712, Tim Beacham, 1977-78-79-80 MOST RECEPTIONS Game - 10. Bob Jahn vs. California, 1978 10, Tim Beacham vs. Fairmont, 1979 10, Tim Beacham vs. Univ. of Buffalo, 1980 Season - 47, Howard Hackley, 1976 Career - 135, Howard Hackley, 1973-74-75-76 MOST TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS Game - 3, Eric Bosley vs. Buffalo State. 1983 ’■ 3, Mike Romeo vs. Eureka, 1971 3, Tim Beacham vs. Univ. of Buffalo, 1980 Season - 9, Howard Hackley, 1976 Career - 18, Howard Hackley, 1973-74-75-76 / 14, Tim Beacham, 1977-78-79-80 10, Jim Romaniszyn, 1970-71-72 TOTAL OFFENSE MOST YARDS GAINED Game - 340, Blair Hrovat vs. Lock Haven, 1982 318, A1 Raines vs. Lock Haven, 1969 Season - 1938, Blair Hrovat, 1983; 1931, Blair Hrovat, 1982 1485, A1 Raines, 1971; 1459, Jude Basile, 1975 Career - 6070, Blair Hrovat, 1981-82-83-84 MOST PLAYS Game - 48, Tom Mackey vs. Clarion, 1968 Season - 342, Blair Hrovat, 1983 Career - 995, Blair Hrovat, 1981-82-83-84 PUNTING HIGHEST AVERAGE Game - 46.4, Frank Berzansky vs. Clarion. 1971 (5 punts) Season - 40.5, Kevin Conlan, 1984 (42 punts) 39.4, Dan Fiegl, 1976 (57 punts) Career - 38.5, Dan Fiegl, 1975-76-77 Longest - 82, Kevin Conlan vs. Claricjn,'1983 PUNT RETURNS / MOST YARDS RETURNED Season - 540, Birt Duncan, 1961 (15 ret.) Career - 540, Birt Duncan, 1961 KICKOFF RETURNS MOST YARDS RETURNED Season - 757, Eric Bosley, 1984 (27.0) Career - 1247, Eric Bosley, 1984 (24.0) INDIVIDUAL LONGEST SCORING PLAYS RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE 91, Joe Sanford vs. Waynesburg, 1971 91, A1 Raines vs. Waynesburg, 1971 PASS 92, Tim Beacham from Stewart Ayers vs. Shippensburg, 1980. 83, Eric Bosley from Blair Hrovat vs. Lock Haven, 1982 87, Jim Romaniszyn from Scot McKissock vs. West Chester, 1971 82, Bill Kruse from Rick Shover vs. Westminster, 1979 FIELD GOAL 49, Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. Clarion, 1982 47, Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. Bloomsburg, 1981 47, Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. California, 1979 PUNT RETURN 85, Jack McCurry vs. Shippensburg, 1971 82, Tim Beacham vs. Clarion, 1980 KICKOFF RETURN 100, Eric Bosley vs. West Liberty, 1984 98, Tim Beacham vs. Millersville, 1977 97, Gary Gilbert vs. California, 1961 95, Tim Beacham vs. Shippensburg, 1980 INTERCEPTION RETURN 102, Jack Case vs. Brockport, 1962 FUMBLE RETURN 80, Bob Cicerchi vs. Millersville, 1980 RUSHING MOST YARDS GAINED Game - 295, A1 Raines vs. Lock Haven, 1969 '/2 Game - 218, A1 Raines vs. Lock Haven, 1969 Season - 1358, A1 Raines, 1971; 1239, Dave Green, 1975 Career - 3399, A1 Raines, 1969-70-71 LEADING RUSHING AVERAGES Season - 138.8, A1 Raines, 1970 (6 games) 135.8, A1 Raines, 1971 (10 games) Per Carry - 8.7, A1 Raines, 1971; 7.2, Bob Klenk, 1983; 6.3 Damon Chambers, 1983 Career - 6.7, A1 Raines, 1969-70-71 MOST CARRIES Game - 36, Jim Romaniszyn vs. West Chester, 1970 Season - 217, Dave Green, 1975 Career - 506, A1 Raines, 1969-70-71 361, Dave Green, 1975-76 PASSING MOST YARDS GAINED Game - 300, Blair Hrovat vs. California, 1982 275, Mike Hill vs. California, 1976 250, Jude Basile vs. Indiana, 1974 250, Blair Hrovat vs. Lock Haven, 1984 Season - 1702, Blair Hrovat, 1982; 1595, Blair Hrovat, 1983; 1517, Blair Hrovat, 1984 Career - 5103, Blair Hrovat, 1981-82-83-84 MOST COMPLETIONS Game - 19, Scott Dodds vs. Slippery Rock, 1985 18, Blair Hrovat vs. West Liberty, 1983 17, Blair Hrovat, 1982; Rick Shover, 1979; Tom Mackey, 1968 Season - 111, Scott Dodds, 1985; 99, Blair Hrovat, 1983; 92, Blair Hrovat, 1982; 87, Jude Basile, 1975 Career - 309, Blair Hrovat, 1981-82-83-84 MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES Game - 4, Blair Hrovat vs. Buffalo St. and Mercyhurst, - 1983; vs. California, 1982 Season - 19, Blair Hrovat, 1983; 14, Blair Hrovat, 1982 9, Mike Hill, 1976 Career - 49, Blair Hrovat, 1981-82-83-84 (PC Record) 21, Jude Basile, 1973-74-75 SCORING MOST POINTS Game - 30, Jim Romaniszyn vs. Lock Haven, 1972 Season - 98, A1 Raines, 1971 Career - 236, A1 Raines, 1969-70-71 MOST TOUCHDOWNS Game - 5, Jim Romaniszyn vs. Lock Haven. 1972 4, A1 Raines vs. Lock Haven. 1970 4, Bob Mengerink vs. Slippery Rock. 1971 Season - 16, A1 Raines, 1971 Career - 39, A1 Raines, 1969-70-71 MOST FIELD GOALS Game - 4, Jim Trueman vs. Central Connecticut, 1985 3, Jim Trueman vs. Shippensburg, 1984 3, Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. New Haven, 1982 3, Tom Rockwell vs. Lock Haven, 1969 3, Frank Berzansky vs. Waynesburg, 1972 38 / INDIVIDUAL 3, Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. Shippensburg and Caliornia, 1980; New Haven, 1981 Season - 15, Rich Ruszkiewicz, 1982; 12, Rich Ruszkiewicz, 1981 11, Rich Ruszkiewicz, 1980; 11, Jim Trueman, 1984 Career - 43, Rich Ruszkiewicz, 1979-80-81-82 31, Jim Trueman, 1983-84-85 MOST EXTRA POINTS KICKED Game - 8, Jim Trueman vs. District of Columbia, 1984 7, Jim Trueman vs. Mercyhurst, 1983 7, Frank Berzansky vs. Slippery Rock, 1971 Season - 42, Jim Trueman, 1984 Career - 100, Jim Trueman, 1984 Most Consecutive - 41, Jim Trueman, 1984 29, Larry Littler, 1974-75 DEFENSE MOST PASSES INTERCEPTED Game - 4, Dan DiTullio vs. Shippensburg, 1968 Season - 8, Dave Parker, 1982; 8, Jack McCurry, 1971 Career - 13, Ken Petardi, 1976-77-78-79 12, John Walker, 1971, 72, 73 12, Ron Miller, 1977-78-79-80 12, Dave Parker, 1980-81-82-83 MOST TACKLES Game - 30, Rick lorfido vs. Indiana, 1972 Season - 200, Jim Krentz, 1978; 182, Greg Sullivan, 1977 171, Rick lorfido, 1972; 169, Bob Cicerchi, 1981 Career - 572, Jim Krentz, 1975, 76, 77, 78 429, Greg Sullivan, 1974-75-76-77 428, Ron Gooden, 1974-75-76-77 MOST SACKS Game - 7, Ron Link vs California, 1981 Season - 15, Ron Link, 1981 Career-27, Ron Link, 1977-78-80-81 TOTAL OFFENSE MOST YARDS GAINED Game - 605 vs. Lock Haven, 1983; 605 vs. Waynesburg, 1971 Season - 4611 by 1983 team; 4244 by 1971 team PASS INTERCEPTIONS MOST INTERCEPTED Game - 6 vs. Shippensburg, 1983 Season - 26 by 1971 team DEFENSE FEWEST POINTS YIELDED Season - 40 by 1928 team FEWEST RUSHING YARDS YIELDED Game - Minus 67, vs. Curry, 1965 Season - 645 by 1970 team FEWEST PASS COMPLETIONS Game - 0 (numerous times) Season - 37 by 1965 team FEWEST PASSING YARDS YIELDED Game - 0 (numerous times) Season - 441 by 1973 team CONSECUTIVITY MOST CONSECUTIVE WINS - 18, 1970-71-72 (regular season) MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS - 21, 196970-71-72 (regular season) MOST CONSECUTIVE CONFERENCE GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS - 13, 1969-70-71-72 MOST CONSECUTIVE ROAD VICTORIES - 15, 1981-84 ALL-TIME BESTS MOST WINS IN A SEASON - 9 by 1982 and 1970 teams BEST OFFENSIVE AVERAGE - 461.1 by 1983 team BEST DEFENSIVE RUSHING AVERAGE Game - 56.0 by 1957 team Rush - 1.7 by 1970 team BEST TOTAL DEFENSIVE AVERAGE Game - 199.3 by 1970 team BEST DEFENSIVE SCORING AVERAGE -4.3 by 1928 team (7 games) NUMBER OF WINNING SEASONS - 15 50th WIN - Ashland College (45-6), 1957 100th WIN - California (47-7), 1971 150th WIN - California (58-20), 1982 » t TEAM SCORING MOST POINTS SCORED Game - 83 vs. Alliance, 1928; 74 vs. Mercyhurst, 1983; 68 vs. Clarion, 1930 Vi Game - 43 vs. Mercyhurst, 1983; 42 vs. Shippensburg, 1971 Season - 412 by 1983 team Best Scoring Average - 41.2 by 1983 team rushing most yards gained Game - 549 vs. Waynesburg, 1971 Season - 3078 by 1971 team best game average 307.8 by 1971 team best average per rush 6.2 by 1971 team Most carries Game - 71 vs. California, 1979; 67 vs. Slippery Rock, 1970 Season - 571 by 1970 team passing Most yards gained Game - 300 vs. California, 1982; 283 vs. Clarion, 1971 Season - 1793 by 1982 team; 1667 by 1984 team 1663 by 1983 team; 1653 by 1976 team Most completions Game - 19 vs. Slippery Rock, 1985; 18 vs. West Liberty, 1983 Most attempts Game - 44 vs. Clarion, 1968 »^^^son - 315 by 1968 team most touchdown passes Game - 4 vs. Buffalo State, 1983; 4 vs. California, 1982 Season - 19 by 1983 team; 15 by 1976 team 39 SCOTS AGAINST THEIR OPPONENTS COLLEGE Alfred University Allegheny Alliance Ashland Baldwin-Wallace Bloomsburg Bridgewater Brockport State Buffalo State Buffalo University C. W. Post California (Pa.) Canisius Carnegie Tech Case Tech Central Connecticut Cheyney Clarion Cortland (NY) Curry District of Columbia Duquesne University East Stroudsburg Eureka Fairmont State Findlay Frederick Frostburg State Geneva Grove City Hiram Indiana (Pa.) John Caroll University Kent State University Kenyon College Lock Haven Lycoming Mansfield Mercyhurst Michigan Tech Millersville Muskingum New Haven Ohio Northern University Saginaw Valley Shippensburg Slippery Rock Shepherd St. Francis St. Vincent Thiel Waynesburg Wayne State West Chester West Liberty West Virginia Wesleyan Westminster INITIAL GAME 1928 (L, 2-6) 1930 (L, 0-12) 1926 (W, 41-0) 1953 (W, 52-7) 1965 (T, 13-13) 1981 (W, 25-9) 1964 (W, 47-0) 1948 (W, 7-0) 1983 (W, 59-0) 1928 (W, 37-0) 1976 (L, 13-30) 1927 (W, 27-6) 1930 (L, 6-39) 1954 (L, 6-26) 1955 (L, 0-19) 1970 (W, 17-0) 1967 (L, 12-13) 1926 (W, 31-6) 1972 (L, 9-14) 1965 (W, 48-0) 1984 (W, 58-10) 1929 (L, 0-14) 1967 (L, 6-33) 1971 (W, 57-0) 1973 (T, 0-0) 1947 (L, 12-34) 1961 (L, 6-14) 1976 (W, 53-13) 1952 (W, 19-0) 1933 (L, 0-49) 1959 (T, 6-6) 1926 (W, 16-0) 1955 (L, 0-32) 1926 (L, 0-12) 1974 (W, 22-21) 1958 (L, 26-33) 1960 (L, 6-12) 1935 (L, 0-20) 1982 (W, 38-8) 1964 (L, 7-8) 1977 (L, 12-24) 1978 (L, .10-23) 1981 (W, 51-19) 1968 (W, 27-26) 1975 (W, 21-0) 1957 (L, 14-20) 1926 (L, 0-19) 1957 (L, 6-7) 1953 (L, 6-13) 1929 (L, 0-40) 1933 (L, 0-26) 1957 (L, 7-13) 1985 (T, 23-23) 1970 (W, 14-6) 1926 (L, 0-10) 1975 (W, 21-7) 1930 (L, 12-19) LATEST GAME 1928 1933 1949 1973 1975 1982 1965 1969 1983 1981 1978 1985 1930 1954 1956 1985 1970 1985 1976 1965 1984 1929 1985 1971 1985 1947 1961 1977 1969 1963 1959 1985 1960 1927 1974 1985 1961 1982 1983 1964 1980 1979 1982 1971 1977 1985 1985 1957 1953 1959 1952 1972 1985 1971 1984 1984 1980 LAST EUP WIN 1933 1949 1958 1974 1982 1965 1969 1983 1981 (7-0) (19-7) (33-6) (21-13) (34-7) (29-13) (40-29) (59-0) (35-0) 1984 (20-14) 1956 1985 1970 1983 1976 1965 1984 (27-15) (40-13) (37-0) (28-8) (34-11) (48-0) (58-10) 1985 (30-14) 1971 (57-0) 1976 (12-7) 1977 (18-0) 1969 (34-12) 1963 (27-7) 1982 1960 1927 1974 1985 1961 1982 1983 (6-3) (14-7) (6-0) (22-21) (27-22) (20-6) (33-6) (74-13) 1980 1979 1982 1971 1975 1985 1985 (28-0) (28-13) (29-0) (19-0) (21-0) (24-21) (32-21) 1952 (39-7) 1972 (23-6) 1970 1984 1984 1980 (14-6) (40-14) (42-0) (24-0) TOTAL GAMES 1 2 9 5 4 2 2 13 1 3 2 52 1 1 2 3 2 57 2 1 1 1 6 1 9 1 1 2 6 7 1 53 3 2 1 28 2 20 2 1 4 2 2 3 2 25 54 1 1 2 9 3 1 2 4 3 14 447 TOTALS 40 ALL-TIME SCORES 1926-1952 WON 0 2 5 3 1 2 2 7 1 3 0 19 0 0 1 2 1 24 1 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 5 4 0 15 1 1 1 14 / 1 * 9 2 0 1 1 2 2 1 9 14 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 2 176 TIED LOST 0 I 0 0 4 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 31 1 0 0 1 1 .-"0 1 0 1 ' 0 31 /■ 2 1 ' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 2 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 3 35 2 0 1 0 0 0 13 1 0 1 1 10 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 15 6 34 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 8 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 12 249 Prior to the 1926 season, Edinboro was a state normal school and did not play a complete intercollegiate schedule. Therefore, any records prior to that season should not be considered as part of the intercollegiate football history of Edinboro University. Edinboro’s intercollegiate football history began in 1926 when Edinboro became a four-year degree granting institution and for the firsf time played a complete intercollegiate schedule against other four-year degree granting institutions. 1926 (3-3) Coach: Sox Harrison ESC 41 16 0 0 31 0 Opp. Alliance............................... 0 Indiana..................................6 West Liberty......................10 Kent State.......................... 12 Clarion................................. 6 Slippery Rock....................19 88 53 6 Opp. Indiana.................. ..............0 Kent State............ ............ 0 Clarion.................. ............ 0 California.............. ..............6 Slippery Rock___ .......... 32 83 38 6 28 27 Opp. California............................. 18 0 Mansfield............................. 13 0 Indiana................................. 13 6 Clarion.................................. 2 6 Westminster....................... 26 6 18 25 ESC 7 0 0 0 4 0 0 Opp. Allegheny.............................. 0 California.............................10 Grove City.......................... 49 Indiana.................................15 Clarion.................................. 6 Thiel.................................... 26 Slippery Rock.....................12 11 118 ESC Opp. 0 California.............................. 6 14 Mansfield.............................26 0 Indiana.................................20 7 Clarion............................... 26 12 Alliance............................... 6 6 Westminster......................... 7 0 Slippery Rock.................... 40 39 1928 (5-2) Coach: Sox Harrison ESC 83 37 13 2 46 0 31 Opp. Alliance............................... 0 Buffalo Univ......................... 0 California..............................6 Alfred Univ........................... 6 Clarion................................. 0 Slippery Rock.................... 18 Indiana..................................0 212 30 Opp. Duquesne............................. 14 St. Vincent.......................... 40 California............................. 0 Indiana.................................. 8 Clarion.................................0 Slippery Rock.....................14 46 76 154 1948 (1-7) Coach: Art McComb ESC 0 0 0 7 7 0 0 Opp. California.............................19 Clarion................................ 20 Slippery Rock.................... 20 Indiana...............................33 Thiel................................... 15 Brockport.............................. 0 Mansfield............................ 21 Alliance...............................18 20 146 6 Opp. California.............................19 0 Westminster........................ 20 0 Indiana.................................33 0 Clarion.................................13 0 Thiel.................................... 20 0 Slippery Rock.................... 49 Opp. Westminster.........................26 California........................... 20 Mansfield.............................39 Indiana.................................25 Clarion................................ 35 Alliance..............................19 Slippery Rock................... 27 ESC 12 0 154 27 191 13 0 ESC 6 1941 (2-2-1) Coach: Sox Harrison 1935 (0-6) Coach: Sox Harrison ESC 0 0 0 0 0 0 Opp. California.............................14 Mansfield............................ 20 Indiana................................ 54 Clarion.................................19 Westminster........................ 45 Slippery Rock.................... 72 0 224 ESC Opp. 31 California.............................. 0 13 Indiana.............................33 0 Clarion.................................. 0 30 Alliance................................ 0 6 Slippery Rock.....................12 80 1949(1-5-2) Coach: Art McComb 19 Opp. California........................... 25 Clarion................................ 33 Slippery Rock ................... 27 Indiana................................ 20 Thiel................................... 21 Brockport.............................. 0 Mansfield............................. 6 Alliance............................... 7 62 139 6 6 45 1942(1-3) Coach: Sox Harrison ESC 0 0 6 Opp. Westminster.........................19 Allegheny............................ 21 California.............................. 0 Indiana.................................. 0 Clarion.................................. 0 Slippery Rock...................... 7 Canisius.............................. 39 40 13 Opp. California.............................12 Mansfield............................ 28 Indiana.................................15 Clarion.................................. 0 Westminster........................ 33 131 86 59 88 1931 (1-5) Coach: Sox Harrison ESC Opp. 7 Allegheny............................ 27 6 California.............................. 7 0 Indiana................................ 27 0 Clarion.................................. 6 6 Slippery Rock...................... 0 0 Westminster.........................13 80 ESC Opp. 0 Westminster........................ 20 8 Clarion................................. 6 6 Mansfield............................. 18 0 Slippery Rock.................... 26 1936(1-4) Coach: Sox Harrison 6 14 70 ESC 7 13 7 0 42 7 Opp. California........................... 14 Clarion.................................. 7 Slippery Rock.................... 39 Indiana............................... 18 Thiel....................................21 Brockport.............................14 Mansfield.............................6 82 119 1946 (0-6) Coach: Art McComb 6 Opp. California............................. 0 Mansfield............................33 Indiana............................... 31 Clarion................................. 6 Westminster..................... ESC 0 0 0 0 7 0 Opp. Clarion................................ 50 Westminster.......................... 7 Alliance.............................. 20 Thiel...................................... 7 Mansfield............................ 51 Slippery Rock.....................19 6 98 7 154 22 41 1951 (0-5-1) Coach: Art McComb ESC 20 0 7 Opp. California............................ 32 Clarion................................ 12 Slippery Rock................... 13 Indiana...............................20 Thiel.................................... 12 Brockport........................... 27 45 116 6 6 6 1943 (War) 1944 (War) 1945 (War) 1937 (0-4-1) Coach: Sox Harrison ESC 0 0 0 0 1950 (3-4) Coach: Art McComb 6 1930 (3-4) Coach: Sox Harrison 19 19 6 ESC 0 0 19 0 20 7 0 Opp. Findlay................................ 34 Clarion.................................. 6 Slippery Rock.................... 23 Thiel.................................... 26 Mansfield............................ 33 Alliance................................ 6 West Liberty...................... 26 ESC 0 13 0 0 0 7 7 1929 (2-4) Coach: Sox Harrison 68 131 1940(0-7) Coach: Orville Bailey 1934 (0-6) Coach; Sox Harrison 6 ESC 12 0 18 27 72 ESC 12 7 0 0 0 0 0 1939(1-6) Coach: Orville Bailey 1933(1-6) Coach: Sox Harrison 1927 (4-1) Coach: SoX Harrison ESC 16 ESC ESC Opp. 7 Allegheny.............................. 0 6 California.............................. 0 0 Indiana.................................10 27 Clarion.................................. 0 0 Slippery Rock.....................15 40 1947(1-6) Coach: Art McComb 1938(1-4) Coach: Sox Harrison 1932 (3-2) Coach; Sox Harrison 1952 (3-4) Coach: Art McComb ESC 0 0 13 Opp. California............................ 12 Clarion................................20 Slippery Rock....................20 ALL-TIME SCORES 1953-1973 0 39 12 19 Indiana..................................7 Thiel......................................7 Mansfield..............................7 Geneva................................. 0 83 73 1953 (3-5-1) Coach: Art McComb ESC 6 6 6 7 52 6 19 0 33 Opp. California.............................. 7 Clarion................................20 Slippery Rock..................... 6 Indiana............................... 14 Ashland...............................7 St. Francis............................ .13 Mansfield.............................6 Geneva................................14 Brockport..............................6 135 93 1954(1-6) Coach: Art McComb ESC 7 20 0 13 12 6 21 Opp. California...........................20 Clarion...............................46 Slippery Rock......................6 Indiana...............................28 Brockport............................21 Carnegie Tech................... 26 Mansfield.............................0 79 147 1955 (1-8) Coach: Art McComb ESC 12 14 0 6 0 12 0 0 __0 Opp. Clarion................................ 27 Slippery Rock.................. Indiana.................................19 Brockport............................. 19 John Carroll...................... 32 Mansfield.............................6 Case Tech................ ..>. .19 Grove City.......................... 18 California............................20 44 193 1956(5-4) Coach: Bob Thurbon ESC 6 13 6 13 13 21 27 55 19 Opp. Clarion.................................I3 Slippery Rock.....................0 Indiana.................................14 Brockport............................ 21 John Carroll......................27 Mansfield..............................7 Case Tech............................ 15 Grove City........................... 0 California............................. 6 173 103 1957 (3-4) Coach: Bob Thurbon ESC 6 34 33 0 7 45 14 Opp. Shepherd............................. 7 Clarion...................................0 Slippery Rock.......................0 Grove City.............................7 Waynesburg....................... 13 Ashland................................ 6 Shippensburg...................... 20 139 53 1958 (4-4-1) Coach: Bob Thurbon ESC 19 ♦ 6 0 *19 26 *28 33 * 0 __0 Opp. Clarion.................................. 0 Slippery Rock...................... 6 Indiana................................ 27 Grove City...........................14 Lock Haven........................ 33 Mansfield..............................6 Ashland................................6 California............................ 13 Beaver Bowl Game Slippery Rock......................6 131 111 1959(3-4-1) Coach: Bob Thurbon ESC 0 12 32 23 36 6 8 0 Opp. Clarion................................ 13 Slippery Rock....................13 Indiana................................ 12 St. Vincent......................... 29 Lock Haven........................ 13 Hiram...................................6 Mansfield............................. 0 California........................... 41 117 127 139 114 116 113 ESC *47 3 * 7 14 *22 7 * 0 13 Opp. Bridgewater.......................... 0 Slippery Rock...................... 3 Indiana................................ 31 Clarion.................................. 7 Lock Haven........................ 25 Michigan Tech ................... 8 California............................ 14 Shippensburg..................... 41 113 129 ESC *37 24 *31 10 *34 35 17 *28 *14 __7 42 Opp. Cheyney.................................0 Slippery Rock...................... 0 Indiana Univ. ...'.'J............ 14 Clarion.............. >-............... 6 Lock Haven.................. 21 Shippensburg.,;...................15 Central Conn, '.................... 0 California../........................ 7 PC Championship Westchester........................6 NAIA National Semi-finals Westminster........................20 237 127 1977 (3-6-1) Coach: Bill McDonald ESC 21 * 0 14 *24 28 *30 52 *21 *21 28 Opp W. Va. Wesleyan.................. 7 Fairmont............................20 Baldwin-Wallace................ 35 Slippery Rock.................... 19 Indiana................................21 Clarion..................................0 Lock Haven.........................0 Shippensburg...................... 16 Saginaw Valley................... 0 California............................ 14 PC Championship East Stroudsburg............. 24 20 259 156 Opp Fairmont..............................7 Saginaw Valley..................21 Frostburg..............................0 Slippery Rock..................... 13 Indiana..................................3 Clarion................................10 Lock Haven.........................20 Shippensburg....................... 17 Millersville...........................24 California............................. 8 139 123 14 Opp. Waynesburg........................10 Eureka (III.)......................... 0 Slippery Rock...................21 Indiana Univ...................... 23 Clarion............................... 17 Lock Haven.......................26 Shippensburg.....................16 Ohio Northern.................... 0 California............................ 7 PC Championship Westchester.................... 35 35f 1983 (8-2) Coach: Denny Creehan Opp Westminster..........................0 Millersville........................... 0 Lock Haven..........................7 Shippensburg...................... 22 California.............................13 Slippery Rock.....................15 Indiana................................. 7 Univ. of Buffalo.................10 Clarion.................................10 155 84 EUP *41 48 44 *19 28 *21 59 28 *50 *74 Opp. West Liberty........................ 3 W. Va. Wesleyan................ 30 Shippensburg..................... 16 California.............................24 Slippery Rock.....................20 Indiana.................................23 Buffalo State.........................0 Clarion...................................8 Lock Haven...........................7 Mercyhurst ......................... 13 412 144 1981 (4-6-0) Coach: Denny Creehan 1978 (3-6-1) Coach: Bill McDonald ESC Opp 26 Fairmont........................... 26 *10 Muskingum........................ 23 *20 Millersville.......................... 22 * 7 Clarion................................42 31 Lock Haven....................... 21 *15 Shippensburg......................23 7 California.............................28 *17 Slippery Rock..................... 13 27 Indiana...............................21 __7 C. W. Post.......................... 28 167 ESC *24 *28 6 *22 17 * 0 11 34 *13 ESC Opp. 6 Fairmont............................ 13 *51 New Haven........................ 19 *13 Lock Haven........................ 14 0 Shippensburg...................... 17 * 3 California..............................9 12 Slippery Rock................... 39 * 6 Indiana..................................7 *35 Univ. of Buffalo..................0 27 Clarion................................ 17 25 Bloomsburg.......................... 9 178 84 247 1984 (8-2) Coach: Denny Creehan EUP Opp. 40 West Liberty.......................14 *42 W. Va. Wesleyan..................0 20 California.............................14 *31 Slippery Rock....................26 17 Indiana................................ 52 40 East Stroudsburg............ ,20 *24 Clarion.................................35 45 Lock Haven.......................25 *36 Shippensburg....................... 14 *58 Dist. of Columbia............... 10 353 210 1982 (9-2-0) Coach: Denny Creehan 89 1971 (9-1) Coach: Bill McDonald ESC 32 *57 *49 29 *24 42 *42 19 47 1980 (6-2-1) Coach: Denny Creehan ESC * 6 17 *19 *25 3 * 6 14 * 7 12 30 1976 (6-4) Coach: Bill McDonald 1979 (4-6) Coach: Denny Creehan ESC 17 *34 53 19 * 8 25 *45 24 *13 *35 Opp Fairmont............................21 Cortland.............................. 11 Frostburg........................... 13 Slippery Rock....................24 Indiana..................................5 Clarion................................20 Lock Haven........................ 15 Shippensburg......................28 C. W. Post......................... 30 California............................. 7 ESC * 0 28 6 0 * 7 18 *31 13 *13 15 Opp Fairmont.............................. 9 Muskingum....................... 13 Millersville.......................... 17 Clarion................................ 13 Lock Haven........................ 24 Shippensburg......................28 California..............................7 Slippery Rock.................... 14 Indiana..................................9 Westminster........................ 14 273 174 131 148 ESC *34 29 *10 58 *10 6 33 *20 34 38 22 Opp. Bloomsburg.......................... 7 New Haven..........................0 Shippensburg........................ 6 California............................20 Slippery Rock...................... 7 Indiana..................................3 Mansfield............................. 6 Clarion................................22 Lock Haven......................... 7 Mercyhurst ..........................8 PC Championship East Stroudsburg............. 24 294 no 155 1985 (5-4-1) Coach: Steve Szabo EUP 23 40 9 32 9 30 7 ' 27 24 16 Opp. Wayne State .....................23 Central Conn....................... 13 California.............................14 Slippery Rock....................21 Indiana................................ 35 E. Stroudsburg.................. 14 Clarion................................26 Lock Haven................ .22 Shippensburg.....................21 Fairmont State..................20 217 209 *Denotes Home Games / 1972 (3-5-1) Coach: Bill McDonald ESC *23 7 7 * 7 9 *56 * 9 9 *40 Opp. Waynesburg...........................6 Ashland...............................51 Slippery Rock.......................7 Indiana U. of Pa.................. 17 Clarion.................................10 Lock Haven......................... 19 Shippensburg.......................14 Cortland (N.Y.)...................14 California............................ 20 167 1968 (2-7) Coach William Cutcher Opp. Grove City............................ 7 Slippery Rock.................... 14 Indiana................................41 Clarion..................................7 Lock Haven........................ 14 131 203 1970 (9-1) Coach: Bill McDonald 224 224 ESC Opp 12 Fairmont.............................. 7 *21 Baldwin-Wallace................ 13 7 Slippery Rock......................7 * 7 Indiana................................25 21 Clarion............................... 21 *14 Lock Haven..........................0 0 Shippensburg...................... 19 22 Kenyon............................... 21 *27 California............................. 14 1975 (8-3) Coach: Bill McDonald Opp. Baldwin-Wallace.................13 Curry College...................... 0 +Slippery Rock.................. 13 +lndiana................................6 +Clarion............................... 13 +Lock Haven..................... 27 +Shippensburg.................... 26 Bridgewater......................... 13 +California.......................... 21 81 Opp. Brockport.............................29 Ohio Northern...... .............27 Slippery Rock.....................13 Indiana.................................27 Clarion................................ 24 Lock Haven........................ 41 Shippensburg.......................14 Geneva.................................12 California............................16 194 t 1963 (2-6) Coach: Jim Hazlett ESC *27 * 0 7 * 6 16 1964(2-5-1) Coach: Jim Hazlett 1967 (2-7) Coach: William Cutcher ESC Opp. 12 Cheyney...............................13 * 6 East Stroudsburg.............. 33 * 7 Slippery Rock...................... 6 0 Indiana............................. 19 * 7 Clarion................................28 6 Lock Haven........................ 30 *12 Shippensburg................... 33 *14 Geneva............................. 13 17 California......................... 49 Coach: Jim Hazlett Opp. Grove City............................ 0 Slippery Rock.....................10 Indiana.................................14 Clarion.............................. 21 Lock Haven....................... 14 Shippensburg.......................27 Brockport...............................0 California........................... 27 123 42 'l962 (3-5) ESC 7 7 * 0 20 *28 20 *28 * 6 ESC 40 7 *40 0 * 0 33 *24 *34 16 1966(1-6-1) Coach: William Cutcher ESC Opp. 0 Baldwin-Wallace.................68 7 Slippery Rock.......................7 * 0 Indiana.................................14 7 Clarion................................ 41 *14 Lock Haven...................... 17 0 Shippensburg...................... 42 7 Geneva................................... 0 * 7 California............................ 35 1961 (4-3-1) Coach: Loyal Park Opp. Clarion.................................|2 Slippery Rock.................... 36 Indiana...................................7 Frederick........................... 14 Lock Haven......................... 7 Lycoming............................... 6 Brockport............................... 6 California......................... 26 1969 (4-4-1) Coach: Bill McDonald 204 132 +Edinboro was forced to forfeit its Conference games due to an ineligible player. 114 ESC 13 6 33 6 7 20 35 19 84 ESC *13 *48 * 3 10 * 14 14 *35 29 38 Opp. Clarion................................. 7 Slippery Rock....................13 Indiana............................... 14 Lycoming............................. |2 Lock Haven.........................33 John Carroll........................ 7 Brockport............................. 7 California.............................21 91 1974 (5-2-2) Coach: Bill McDonald * 8 Shippensburg.................... 12 6 Brockport............................. 7 14 California.............................21 1965(6-2-1)* Coach: Jim Hazlett 1960(3-4-1) Coach: Loyal Park ESC 13 7 14 6 6 14 18 13 ALL-TIME SCORES 1974-1985 158 1973 (4-4-1) Coach: Bill McDonald ESC 15 *27 0 * 0 13 *21 0 31 * 7 Opp. East Stroudsburg........... 49 Ohio Northern................. 26 Slippery Rock................. 16 Indiana........ .......................58 Clarion............................. 37 Lock Haven..................... 56 Shippensburg................... 23 Geneva............................. 7 California......................... 35 ESC * 0 *11 0 * 3 21 *23 25 *38 47 114 307 168 Opp. Fairmont................ ............0 Central Conn.......... ..........24 Ashland.................. ........ 37 Slippery Rock........ ........ 17 Indiana U. of Pa. .. ........ 14 Clarion.................... Lock Haven ............ ........ 27 Shippensburg.......... ........ 28 California................ 182 *Denotes Home Games THE COACHES AND THEIR RECORDS name Denny Creehan (1979-1984) Bill McDonald (1969-78) Steve Szabo (1985-Present) Loyal Park (1960-61) Bob Thurbon (1956-59) Sox Harrison (1926-38, 1941-42) Jim Hazlett (1962-65) Art McComb (1946-55) William Cutcher (1966-68) Orville Bailey (1939-40) SEASONS 6 10 1 2 4 15 4 10 3 2 BEST 9-2-0, 1982 9-1, 1970-71 5-4-1, 1985 4-3-1, 1961 5-4, 1956 4-1, 1927 3-5, 1962 3-4, 1952 2-7, 1967-68 1-6, 1939 WON 39 54 5 7 15 27 9 14 5 1 LOST 20 34 4 7 16 56 22 56 20 13 TIED 1 7 1 2 2 2 2 4 1 0 PCT, .658 .605 .555 .500 .485 .329 .288 .203 .212 .071 THE PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE HISTORY OF PSAC FOOTBALL The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is one of the few leagues in the nation to sponsor a championship game in football. The East vs. West conference championship game, known as the “State Game,” has been in existence since 1960. Mythical champions were picked by sportswriters from 1934 until 1950 with the champion determined by the Saylor system from 1951 until 1959. All members of the conference (with individual sports exceptions) compete at the NCAA Division II level and have since 1980. Athletes and teams have won numerous honors in national competitions over the years and have helped the PSAC become one of the most respected “small college” conferences in the nation. FIGHTING SCOT MEDIA OUTLETS 1985 - Bloomsburg 31, Indiana 9 1984 - California 21, Bloomsburg 14 1983 - Clarion 27, East Stroudsburg 14 1982 - East Stroudsburg 24, Edinboro 22 1981 - Shippensburg 34, Millersville 17 1980 - Clarion 15, Kutztown 14 1979 - Lock Haven 48, Cheyney 14 1978 - East Stroudsburg 49, Clarion 4 1977 - Clarion 25, Millersville 24 1976 - East Stroudsburg 14, Shippensburg 14* 1975 - East Stroudsburg 24, Edinboro 20 1974 - Slippery Rock 20, West Chester 7 1973 - Slippery Rock 28, West Chester 14 1972 - Slippery Rock 29, West Chester 27 1971 - West Chester 35, Edinboro 14 *title game ended in a tie Newspapers: Name Corry Evening Journal Contact Bob McCray Edinboro Independent Mickey Curtis Erie Daily Times Kevin Cuneo Erie Morning News Jim Camp Meadville Tribune Craig Phillips Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Marino Parascenzo Pittsburgh Press Ray Kienzl Sportsweek Pat Cuneo Warren Times Observer Dave Pirillo The Spectator Tom Stanko / Address 28 West South St. Corry, Pa. 16407 109-D Erie St. Edinboro, Pa. 16412 205 West 12th St. Erie, Pa. 16534 205 West 12th St. Erie, Pa. 16534 947 Federal Court Meadville, Pa. 16335 50 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 P.O. Box 566 Pittsburgh, Pa. 15230 205 West 12th St. Erie, Pa. 16534 P.O. Box 188 Warren, Pa. 16365 Faculty Annex Telephone (814) 665-8291 (814) 734-3921 (814) 456-8531 (814) 456-8531 (814) 724-6370 (412) 263-1621 (412) 263-1462 (814) 456-8531 (814) 723-8200 (814) 732-2736 Television Stations: 1985 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM FIRST TEAM - OFFENSE Position Tight End (1) Tackles (2) Guards (2) Center (1) Wide Receivers (2) Quarterback Running Backs (1) (3) Place Kicker (1) FIRST TEAM - DEFENSE Ends (2) Down Linemen (3) Linebackers (4) Secondary (4) Punter (I) * Received first team honors Player Gary Bero Tim Grove JIM BRITT *Chuck Duffy Bob Holtz Jerry Dickson Mark Plevelich (tie) Terry McFetridge Wade Acker *Rich Ingold *Frank Van Buren DAVE SPAN Dave Seidel Chuck Sanders (tie) John Desmond JIM TRUEMAN (tie) Dave Hurdle John Reese John Hughes CHUCK MURRAY Ed Robinson Ken Edwards (tie) Rick Ley Bill Peterson Terry Wallace Pat Fahie Jerry Haslett MARK PERKINS Lorenzo. Burrus Ed Nork *Jeff Williams by unanimous choice. University California Slippery Rock EDINBORO Clarion California Clarion Indiana Clarion Slippery Rock Indiana Shippensburg EDINBORO Indiana Slippery Rock Clarion EDINBORO Shippensburg Shippensburg Clarion EDINBORO Slippery Rock Clarion California Lock Haven Slippery Rock Shippensburg Clarion EDINBORO Clarion Shippensburg Slippery Rock 44 Ht. 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-2 5-10 5-8 5-11 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-0 5-8 5-10 6-3 6-0 Wt. 215 280 260 255 235 235 255 180 185 185 180 180 208 t 230 ' 164 180 220 225 205 255 245 250 225 225 210 198 210 180 177 205 215 Cl. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Hr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Hometown Uniontown, PA Wheeling, WV Girard, OH Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA Apollo, PA Greensburg, PA Monroeville, PA Somerset, PA Pittsburgh, PA Silver Springs, MD Orlando, FL Johnstown, PA Penn Hills, PA Dublin, Ireland Bellevue, PA Lancaster, PA Boiling Springs, PA North Canton, OH Tyrone, PA Toronto, OH Freeport, PA Mars, PA Irvona, PA Philadelphia, PA Pipersville, PA Pittsburgh, PA Havre DeGrace, MD Cornwall, PA Harrisburg, PA Ellwood City, PA WICU (NBC) Mike Ruzzi WJET (ABC) John Evans WQLN (PBS) Paul Brown WSEE (CBS) Gary Drapcho Edinboro CoAxial Ann Handyside Erie Cablevision Mike Williams Meadville Master Antenna Jim Cook Tele-Media Cable Robert Lechner Sue Neubert 3514 State St. Erie, Pa. 16508 8455 Waterford Pike Rd. Erie, Pa. 16501 8425 Waterford Pike Rd. Erie, Pa. 16501 1220 Peach St. Erie, Pa. 16502 122 Erie St. Edinboro, Pa. 16412 823 Peach St. Erie, Pa. 16502 247 Walnut Street Meadville, Pa. 16335 P.O. 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WAYNE STATE (Ml) (1:30) September 13 SAT. MANSFIELD (1:30) September 27 SAT. SLIPPERY ROCK (1:30) October 4 SAT. at Indiana (PA) (1 ;30) October 11 SAT. at West Chester (1 ;30) October 18 SAT. CLARION (HOMECOMING) (2:00) October 25 SAT. at Lock Haven (1:30) November 1 SAT. SHIPPENSBURG (1:30) November 8 SAT. at California (1:30) November 15 SAT. at Fairmont State (WV) (1:30) Nov. 22 SAT. PSAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (West)