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SCOTS' COACHING STAFF
L-R Kneeling: Sam Ruvolo (Defensive Secondary), Mickey Watson (Quarter­
back), Jack Hyland (Offensive Backs). L-R Standing: Head Coach Bill
McDonald, Jim Gilstrap (Defensive Line), Tony Zvonar (Offensive Line),
Joe Shesman (Freshman), Bob Klingler (Trainer).

1969 FIGHTING SCOTS' SCHEDULE
September 13 (Saturday)
September 20 (Saturday)
‘September 27 (Saturday)
October 4 (Saturday)
‘October 11 (Saturday)
‘October 18 (Saturday)
‘October 25 (Saturday)
November 1 (Saturday)
‘Novembers (Saturday)
November 15 (Saturday)

Brockport State College
Away 2:00
Ohio Northern College
Away 8:00
Slippery Rock State College Home 2:00
Indiana University of Pa.
Away 2:00
Clarion State College
Home 2:30
(Homecoming)
Lock Haven State College
Away 2:00
Shippensburg State College Home 2:00
Geneva College
Home 2:00
(High School Day—Centenr iai Game)
California State College
Away 1:30
Conference Playoff—East
Away
Conference Game

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Page
Brochure Guide................................................................................................. 1
College Football's Centennial.......................................................................... 2
The First Game.............................................................................
'69 Fighting Scots............................................................................................
3
Scots'1969 Outlook......................................................................................... 4
Scot Sketches...................................................................................................
5
Opposing the Scots.......................................................................................... 9
Brockport State University.............................................................................. 10
Ohio Northern University................................................................................ 11
Slippery Rock State College........................................................................... 12
Indiana University (Pa.).................................................................................. 13
Clarion State College...................................................................................... 14
Lock Haven State College.............................................................................. 15
Shippensburg State College........................................................................... 16
Geneva College................................................................................................ 17
California State College.................................................................................. 18
Pennsylvania Conference................................................................................ 19
Sports Schedules............................................................................................. 19
Alphabetical Roster......................................................................................... 20
Numerical Roster............................................................................................. 21
Top Candidates By Position........................................................................... 22
1969 Conference Candidates......................................................................... 23
Pronunciation Guide....................................................................................... 23
Head Coach..................................................................................................... 24
Defensive Secondary Coach........................................................................... 25
Defensive Line Coach . ................................................................................... 25
Offensive Backs Coach................................................................................... 26
Offensive Line Coach...................................................................................... 26
Freshman Coach.............................................................................................. 26
Athletic Director.............................................................................................. 27
Head of the Health and Physical Education Department............................. 27
Team Trainer.................................................................................................... 28
Sports Information Director............................................................................ 28
The Past........................................................................................................... 29
1968 at a Glance............................................................................................. 30
1968 Results.................................................................................................... 31
Pennsylvania Conference Final Standings.................................................... 31
Scots' 1968 Stats........................................................................................... 32
Series Records 1926 to Present..................................................................... 33
Seasonal Records........................................................................................... 34
Former ESC Grid Coaches and Records...................................................... 34
The College...................................................................................................... 35
The College's History...................................................................................... 36
General Information......................................................................................... 36
President........................................................................................................... 37
Edinboro State College's Athletic Program................................................... 37
Sox Harrison Stadium.................................................................................... 38
ESC, A Modern Campus................................................................................. 39
If You Call Us................................................................................................... 40

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SCOTS' 1969 OUTLOOK
Edinboro State's new head coach. Bill McDonald, makes no bones about
the debut of his 1969 Fighting Scot grid hopefuls. "We are inexperienced,
young and a host of other things," claims the new mentor. "We are trying to
fit our best athletes in key positions and will spend a lot of time just drilling
on fundamentals."
McDonald, who came to the Clan's camp this past spring from Indiana
University of Pa. where he was highly successful in guiding the Big Indians'
offense, has 23 lettermen returning to the 1969 football wars. However, 16
of those 23 vets were sophomores last season and many of those had to be
pressed into service because of the injury bug which continually bit the
Scots throughout the '68 campaign.
Defensively the Edinboro eleven should be improved over last year's
squad. Ten letter winners return to this unit led by All-Conference honorable
mention winners linebacker Steve Hamm (6-1,205, jr.) and Dennis Creehan
(5-10, 189, jr.), a defensive back.
Best prospects on the interior line include lettermen Tom McDonough
(6-4, 255, jr.), Torry Buck (6-0, 200, jr.), Ed Thompson (5-11, 215, jr.)
and John Sullivan (6-0, 215, so.).
Defensive end candidates Joe Romanovich (6-1, 190, jr.) and Dave
Mezie (6-0, 186, so.) should make the Scots respectable at the terminals,
while veteran middle guard Ebby Hollins (6-2, 200, jr.) will give the Clan
experience at that slot. Hollins returned to the gridiron this past spring after
a year s absence and was one of the defensive standouts in the spring game.
Rounding out the defensive secondary are linebackers Gary Sisko
(6—0,186, so.) and Gordie Kissman (6—0,195, so.) with backs Larry Rollick
(5-10, 172, jr.) and Joe Bufalino (5-9, 160, sr.). Sophomores Rick Jarmul
Joe Sass and Dominic larocci are pressing hard.
Offensively the big question mark is, who will earn the nod at the
quarterback slot? Battling for the post are juniors Tom Mackey (5-11, 180)
and Barry Masterson (5-11, 170) who took turns at the helm last season
along with newcomer Joe Kodba (5—11, 192), a junior college transfer.
Kodba comes to the Clan camp with some impressive statistics behind him.
Ail but one of the leading candidates in the backfield are new facesTailback hopefuls are John McCurry (5—10,173, jr.), a Boston College trans­
fer, Al Raines (5-9, 176, so.) and Jerry Mifsud (5-7, 170, so.). The fullback
slot should be filled by Greg Lomax (5-9, 190, so.), a transfer from Eastern
Arizona Junior College.
Probable quarterback targets are split ends Gary Roth (5-11, 170, jr.)
and Don Roccia (5-7, 165, jr.); tight ends Santo Policicchio (6-1, 190, so.)
and Jim Tabaczynski (6-0, 190, jr.) along with flankers Paul Johnston
(6-2, 190, jr.) and John Compel (5-11, 160, so.).
Bulwark of the offensive line is senior right tackle John Ballard (6-3,
223). Bob Hoover (6-2, 200, sr.) and Lee Robinson (6-1, 205, jr.) both
earned letters at tackle slots last year while sophomore Ken Zbinovec (6-0,
195) will be vying with the trio for a starting berth.
Other interior linemen jobs are being sought by guards Paul Burkell
(6-1, 190), Keith Laslow (5-5, 180), Floyd Konet (6-0, 210), and center
Ed Quinn (6-0, 200).
Most of the starting roles are big question marks that can only be
answered as the season progresses. It appears that the Scots will once again
have to struggle to keep in step with the competition that studs their grid
schedule.
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SCOT SKETCHES
JOHN BALLARD (73) OT, 6-4, 240, SR., 2 L, CHERRY GROVE
John has been the Scots' regular offensive right tackle for the past two seasons
... Has earned two varsity letters... The top offensive lineman this year and a
possible All-Conference selection . . . Combines speed and quickness with
good size . . . Voted the most valuable offensive lineman by his teammates
last year . . . Secondary education majoring in geography.

TORRY BUCK (74) DT, 6-0, 200, JR., 1 L, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Operating both as an offensive guard and as defensive end, Torry proved to
be a top notch prospect ... An aggressive lineman . . . Tied for the lead in
fumble recoveries with three thefts . . . One of the hardest working prospects
. . . Social studies major.

JOE BUFALINO (14) S, 5-9, 160, SR., 2 L, ERIE
Joe is a veteran of two campaigns in the Scots' defensive secondary . . .
Had two interceptions last season, but had his best effort in his sophomore
year when he led the team . . . Likes to hit . . . Will be battling for a starting
slot this year in a secondary which boasts some depth . . . All-City performer
at Cathedral Prep in Erie ... An elementary education major.

DENNIS CREEHAN (40) S, 5-10, 190, JR., 1 L, BETHEL PARK
An all-around athlete, Denny proved his versatility last year by going both
ways . . . Was named to the Pennsylvania Conference Honorable Mention
list in his first varsity endeavor . . . vi/ill start as a safety and specialize there
this year... A real hardnoser who enjoys contact.. . Most valuable defensive
back on the squad last season ... A liberal arts major.

DAN DiTULLIO (60) TE, 5-10, 205, SR., ERIE
A newcomer to the squad, Dan is a transfer from Fort Eustis, Virginia where
he was the team's most valuable player as a linebacker . . . Looking for a
starting assignment as a tight end . . . Has good size, but is untested at the
end post ... A geography major.

JOHN GUERRASIO (33) FB, 5-11, 205, SR., 2 L, McKEES ROCKS
A backfield candidate for the past two seasons, John has failed to come up
with a consistent effort because of injuries . . . Suffered a dislocated shoulder
as a sophomore and a cartilage tear as a junior ... A social studies major.

STEVE HAMM (67) LB, 6-1, 210, JR., 1 L, WILLIAMSPORT
The bulwark of the linebackers' corps... Earned an All-Conference Honorable
Mention listing in his first varsity outing . . . The Clan's top linebacker . . .
Has good speed and hits with authority . . . Got into the scoring act early in
the season when he intercepted East Stroudsburg's first pass attempt and
romped 37 yards for a TD . . . Honorable Mention All-State at South Wil­
liamsport High . . . Social studies major.

John Ballard

Torry Buck

Dennis Creehan

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Steve Hamm

TOM MACKEY (15) QB, 5-11, 190, JR., 1 L, PITTSBURGH
Tom was one of the team's leading passers last season, but his services are
very much in doubt because of back trouble . . . Has been honored by his
teammates as one of the tri-captains for the 1969 season . . . He is the best
passer in the Clan's quarterback corps, fires the ball accurately and with
authority . .. Led South Hills Catholic in Pittsburgh ... A social science major.

BARRY MASTERSON (11) QB, 5-11, 170, JR., 1 L, ERIE

Ebby Hollins

Joe Kodba

Bill Kutz

Greg Lomax

EBBY HOLLINS (55) MG, 6-2, 200, SR., 1 L, ALIQUIPPA
Ebby returns to play under his previous high school coach. Bill McDonald
. . . As the season progresses, Scot opponents will quickly learn about the
presence of Ebby on the field ... He had an outstanding spring game in which
he recovered two fumbles and led both squads in tackles . . . Has excellent
lateral movement and hits quickly ... A biology major.

BOB HOOVER (71) OT, 6-1, 190, SR., 2 L, NEW CASTLE
Bob was a regular at the tackle slot last season, but suffered an ankle injury
mid-way through the season . . . Does a fine job in getting off the line quickly
. . . Had a good spring and is fairly consistent . . . Participated in football
and track at Union Area High School in New Castle . . . Will have to push
hard this year to break into the starting eleven ... A liberal arts major.

DOMINIC lAROCCI (45) S, 5-10, 180, JR., ASHTABULA, OHIO
Shows much promise as a defensive back . . . Could fill in at either safety or
defensive halfback . . . Led the defensive secondary as a freshmen at the free
safety spot but missed last season with a knee injury . . . First team N.E.C.,
All-City, and All-Diocese at Ashtabula St. John's . . . Has great speed and
plays the pass well ... A social studies major.

BOB KING (35) DT, 6-0, 205, JR., WILKES-BARRE
A converted fullback. Bob has been called upon to shore up the defensive
line where the Scots are looking for people . . . Bob didn't play last season
and missed spring drills because he is the regular catcher on the Clan's base­
ball team . . . The coaches are hoping for his quick transition to aid the
defensive unit ... A special education major.

JOE KODBA (12) OB, 5-11, 190, JR., SOUTH BEND, IND.
Joe came to Edinboro this fall as a transfer from Missouri Southern Junior
College where he performed as the Lions' quarterback . . . Will most likely be
the starter at the QB slot . . . Was one of the top field generals in Indiana at
Clay High School . . . More of an option back than a passer, likes to run the
ball ... An English major.

Barry throws well on the run, a scrambler-type quarterback . . . Also operated
the Scots' offense last year and completed 27 of 61 attempts for a 44.8 per­
centage . . . Tossed for three touchdowns . . . Was Second Team All-City at
Cathredal Prep . . . Missed spring game due to an injury.

JACK McCURRY (23) TB, 5-10, 175, SO., BAKERSTOWN
A Boston College transfer. Jack is in the running for a starting job in the
Edinboro backfield . . . The versatile back proved his worth in the spring
contest as one of the top ground gainers ... Is fast and shifty . . . Was AllWPIAL and All-State Honorable Mention at Richland High School . . . Noted
as the squad's best student in the classroom ... A mathematics major.

TOM McDonough (76)

dt, 6-3, 230, jr., 1 l, Cleveland, ohio
Tom is fast maturing as a defensive lineman . . . Played the entire season in
1968 and grabbed three fumbles to tie for the lead in that category . . . Tom
is big, rugged, and moves well . . . Will start for the Clan as the defensive
right tackle ... An English major.

BOB MENGERINK (24) DHB, 5-9, 185, SO., PARMA, OHIO
Bob was the fullback in the frosh squad and one of the scoring leaders on a
team that posted a 4-1 mark in season play last year ... He is strong and
fast . . . Will be trying to make it as a defensive back ... an All-Lake Erie
League back and a member of the Cleveland Plain Dealer Dream Team . . .
An elementary education major.

JERRY MIFSUD (25) FB, 5-7, 170, SO., ERIE
Jerry was both a defensive and offensive standout on the frosh team . . .
Another fast runner who also catches the ball well . . . Nominated to the
"Big 33" while performing at Cathedral Prep High School in Erie ... A
candidate for the fullback slot which already has some respectable job
seekers ... A science and math major.

SANTO POLICICCHIO (87) TE, 6-1, 190, SO., SPRINGDALE
Santo came through spring ball with some fine showings at the offensive
guard slot but has quickly been converted to a tight end where he was as a
frosh ... He could be switched back to a guard if needed ... A history major.

BILL KUTZ (22) P, 5-11, 160, JR., 1 L, McKEAN
Bill punted 77 times last season for 2,673 yards and a respectable 34.7 yard
average . . . Should once again return to his post, but the Scots hope that
they don't have to call on him as often . . . His longest punt of the '68 cam­
paign was a 62-yarder ... A social studies major.

GREG LOMAX (32) FB, 5-9, 190, SO., DONORA
The Scot coaching staff hopes that Greg is the attraction they've been
searching for in the offensive backfield ... A transfer from Eastern Arizona
Junior College, Greg comes to the Clan with fine credentials ... He was
All-Conference in Arizona, led the team in rushing and pushed across 9
Eastern touchdowns ... He has excellent speed and power . . . Greg will
start as a fullback ... An elementary education major.
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Barry Masterson

Jack McCurry

Tom McDonough

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Jerry Mifsud

LARRY ROLLICK (42) S, 5-10, 165, JR., 1 L, SPRINGDALE
Larry gives the Scots some experience in the defensive secondary where he
played last year... Look for him to start at the right safety ... Has fine hands
and was used offensively as a receiver in '68 as he grabbed six passes for
115 yards . . . Intercepted aerials in first try on the varsity squad ... An
elementary education major.

AL RAINES (44) TB, 5-9, 180, SO., ALIQUIPPA
Al dazzled the opposition last year in frosh competition and finished as the
leading rusher and scorer . . . Has speed to burn ... A strong runner who
will also be seen on the Scots' specialty teams ... A broken field performer...
Was First Team All-Conference, a "Big 33" nomination and an All-State
Honorable Mention winner ... A mathematics major.

LEE ROBINSON (68) OT, 6-1, 205, JR., 1 L, ERIE
The offensive coaches were highly pleased with Lee's gridiron productions
throughout the '68 schedule . . . He's tagged as one of the hardest workers
on the offensive line ... Will push for a starting role at right tackle ... Selected
as one of the most improved ballplayers during his first varsity year . . .
A physics major.

TOM ROCKWELL (83) K, 5-11, 205, JR., 1 L, CONNEAUT, OHIO
Tagged the "Toe," Tom has proved to be a valuable asset to the Scots'
offensive machine ... He clicked on 13 of 14 extra-point attempts and
booted one field goal through the uprights to score 16 points in season play
... His 51.0 average in kickoffs was tops in the conference . . . longest boot
was 60 yards ... A political science major.

JOE ROMANOVICH (81) DE, 6-0, 195, JR., 1 L, INDIANOLA
Joe nailed dovyn the right terminal spot last year and should have a starting
berth there in '69 ... A hardnoser who picked up some tips to add to his
experience at an end slot where the Clan should be respectable this year.
Played his high school ball at Fox Chapel . . . An elementary education major.

GARY ROTH (82) FLK, 5-11, 170, JR., 1 L, NEW CASTLE
Gary proved his prowess two years ago when he served as freshman quarter­
back, his completions there still stand as a Scot record . . . Was used as an
offensive back last year because of his speed and ability to elude onrushing
linemen ... A fine athlete who comes to play . . . Most likely to be used as
a flanker this year... A social studies major.

JOE SASS (26) DHB, 5-10, 160, SO., ALIQUIPPA
Two pass interceptions and a fine defensive showing during the Scots'
spring game by Joe caught the coaches' eyes ... He is slated for action as
the left defensive halfback ... A fiery competitor who also knows how to
run with the pigskin ... A liberal arts major.

Larry Pollick

Al Raines

Tom Rockwell

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Joe Romanovich

CHALLENGING THE SCOTS

BROCKPORT STATE UNIVERSITY

OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY

September 13—at Brockport, N, Y.—2:00 P.M. E.D.T.

September 20—at Ada, Ohio—2:00 P.M. E.D.T.
Location................... Ada, Ohio 45810
Enrollment....................................2,300
Head Coach........... Arden Roberson
Seasons and Record............. 9, 47-34
Colors......................Orange and Black
Stadium..................................Memorial
Conference...................... I ndependent
1968 Record................................... 3-5
Last Game. . ..1968, Edinboro 27-26
Series Record... . Edinboro Leads 1-0
Athletic Director..........Marvin English
Sports info. Dir..... Monty Siekerman
Phone........... 419 634-3015, ext. 230

Location.........Brockport, N. Y. 14420
Enrollment....................................2,700
Head Coach...........Gerald D'Agostino
Seasons and Record............. 6, 12-23
Colors..........................Green and Gold
Stadium..................................Memorial
Conference........................... SUNYAC,ECAC
1968 Record................................... 3-4
Last Game..........1963, Brockport 7-6
Series Record.. Edinboro Leads 6-5-1
Athletic Director... .A. Huntley Parker
Sports info. Dir..................Bill Hughes
Phone.............................................. 716395-2370
Golden Eagles

POLAR BEARS' OUTLOOK
GOLDEN EAGLES' OUTLOOK
Optimism is flying high in the Golden Eagle camp this season as Head
Coach Gerry D'Agostino greets a 1969 squad that has much more speed in
the backfield, more overall size, a quarterback who can run as well as pass,
some excellent ends and some five freshmen prospects. The Scots are the
only new item on the Eagles' 1969 agenda which includes two teams that
just edged the Golden Ones in the scoring column to leave them with a 3-4
slate. Quarterback Mike Driscoll (6-1, 180, jr.) connected on 27 of 52
attempts last year and proved to be the versatile field general that D'Agostino
has been looking for. The offensive backfield boasts team captain Carl Kuras
(5-10, 190, sr.) at a halfback slot along with sprinter Gene Oyler (5-9, 160,
jr.) on the other side. Another speedster is flanker Steve Lashbrook who will
give defensive halfbacks all they can handle. Lashbrook, a sophomore, tied
the college record in the 100-yard dash last spring with a 9.7 clocking.
Topping the offensive tackles is Regan Beers (5-11, 212, jr.), a veteran
letter winner. The interior line is shored up by hard core guards Tom Buntich
(5-9, 185, jr.) and Gary Westervelt (5-11, 195, sr.). Seasoned performers
Tom WiedI (6-0, 190, sr.) and Bill Brodmerkle (6-0, 185, sr.) will spearhead
the defense from the end spots. Phil Haberstrow (6-1, 185, so.) has been
paired with Dan O'Herron as the Eagle linebackers while Dan Massey and
Bob "Mr. Everything" Nugent patrol the secondary area with Oyler.

13
20
27
4
11
1.8
25
1

Edinboro State
Grove City
Alfred
at Nichols
Indiana U. of Pa.
at Cortland
at Mansfield State
at Bridgeport

1969 Schedule

1968 Results (3-4)

1969 Schedule
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.

The Scots and the Polar Bears staged a real shoot out last year in Sox
Harrison Stadium to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. With only six
minutes remaining in the first half and the visiting Ohioans in command
13-0, Barry Masterson entered the Edinboro lineup and gave the Clan a 20-13
lead at the intermission. The Scots upped the lead in the second half but the
Bears clawed their way to within one point 27—26 in the final canto. An
attempted two-point conversion failed for the visitors on their final touch­
down as well as a 32-yard field goal attempt before Edinboro came away
with the nailbiter. Polar Bear Coach "Stretch" Roberson will have a nucleus
of some 29 returning lettermen in his crop of 48 veterans that will be striving
to put the Orange and Black on the winning side of the ledger. Roberson's
squad boasts 15 returning letter winners on the offensive unit and 13 re­
turnees on the defensive hopefuls. The remaining award winner is the
Bears' kicking specialist, Greer Portz, a 5-11, 202 pounder from Rocky
River, Ohio. Roberson commented that the "prospects are average for a good
season." The team appears to be fairly young with only 10 seniors on a squad
that includes almost 50 freshmen prospects. Joe Zianno, who handled most
of the quarterbacking duties last season, will be competing with sophomore
Max Eastman for the field general job. Guard Greg Freewalt, linebacker Jim
Fender, and end Dan Walker have been elected captains for the Polar Bears'
1969 campaign.

Brockport
12 Grove City
0 Alfred
49 Nichols
28 Indiana U. of Pa.
6 Cortland
27 Mansfield State
60 Bridgewater
—10

Opponent
20
17
0
48
7
20
0

Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.

20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8
15

Edinboro State
at Waynesburg
at Northwood Institute
Otterbein
at Findlay
at Ashland
Bluffton
at Grove City
Ferris

1968 Results (3-5)
Ohio N.
Opponent
26 Edinboro State
27
0 Waynesburg
19
0 Ferris
19
13 Otterbein
25
15 Findlay
8
27 Northwood Institute
0
7 Bluffton
13
17 Kalamazoo
0
0 Baldwin Wallace
28
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SLIPPERY ROCK STATE COLLEGE

INDIANA UNIVERSITY (PA.)

September 27—at Edinboro—2:00 P.M. E.D.T.
Location. . .Slippery Rock, Pa. 16057
Enrollment................................... 4,400
Head Coach...................Bob DiSpirito
Seasons and Record............... 2, 5-13
Colors........................ Green and White
Stadium......................Thompson Field
Conference.......................Pennsylvania
1968 Record................................... 3-6
Last Game. 1968, Slippery Rock 16-0
Series Record...........................
Slippery Rock Leads 21-6-^
Athletic Director. . . .Dr. Bradley Keith
Sports info. Dir........... John Carpenter
Phone.............................................. 412794-8054

October 4—at Indiana—1:30 P.M. E.D.T.
Location................ Indiana, Pa. 15701
Enrollment................................... 8,500
Head Coach................. Chuck Klausing
Seasons and Record...........5, 39-9-0
Colors..................... Maroon and Slate
Stadium.......................George P. Miller
Conference....................................None
1968 Record................................... 9-1
Last Game........... 1968, Indiana 58-0
Series Record. .Indiana Leads 28-6-2
Athletic Director........... Chuck Klausing
Sports Info. Dir..............Randy Jesick
Phone........... 412 463-9111, ext. 230
Big Indians

ROCKETS' OUTLOOK
The football picture at Slippery Rock is one of optimism. With 1969
being the year of man's conquest of the moon, SRSC grid followers are
hopeful that this 100th year of college football will also mark the launching
of the first stage of another successful Rocket. Head Coach Bob DiSpirito,
beginning his third season, feels that optimism is well-founded. Even though
his squad is composed of only 8 seniors, DiSpirito eyes '69 as the year the
Rockets will escape from the doldrums of three straight losing campaigns.
His hopes are reflected through a star-studded backfield, which should
emerge as the most explosive foursome in the Pennsylvania Conference.
Although a conference championship may be a year away, the 1969 Rockets
promise to be an exciting aggregation—one that will put points on the
scoreboard. There are weak spots. To what heights the Rockets will soar
will be dependent on how fast the inexperienced sophomores and juniors
shore up the gaps left by graduation. Improvement must come from the
offensive line, which must be rebuilt from the ground floor, and the defensive
secondary, which gave up 16 touchdown passes a year ago. Much of the
load must be carried by the eight experienced seniors, all lettermen, led by
Little All-American tailback candidate Jay Wagner along with his co-captain,
defensive back Steve Konick. Both were second-team All-Conference choices
as juniors. Eight starters from 1968 were lost through graduation, but 27
lettermen are back. Six regulars return to the offensive unit and eight to the
defensive first team. "Barring any key injuries, we should field the biggest
and best backfield in our league," comments head coach Bob DiSpirito.
"The war cry at Slippery Rock is 'nine for nine in sixty-nine.' This is quite an
ambitious undertaking, but the staff feels it is not an impossible mission."

1969 Schedule
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.

13
20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8

at Westminster
Waynesburg
at Edinboro State
Shippensburg State
California State
Wilmington, Ohio
at Indiana U. of Pa.
Lock Haven State
at Clarion State

BIG INDIANS' OUTLOOK
Klausing's tribe swept through regular season play last year with a perfect
9-0 record only to be edged 31-24 in the final 18 seconds by Delaware at
the Boardwalk Bowl in Atlantic City. Ranked among the top 20 small colleges
at the close of the '68 season, the Big Indians should once again prove to be
the Pennsylvania powerhouse. When Indiana University of Pennsylvania
head football coach. Chuck Klausing, glances at his two-deep lineup for the
1969 season, he sees both feast and famine. For example, on the lean side,
he sees that his tentative second-line units on both offense and defense
consist of 11 green sophomores, eight inexperienced and unlettered upper­
classmen, and just three lettermen. On the plus side, however, when the
situation is good, it's very good. Last year's offensive spark plugs, the backfield that exploded for more than 38 points every Saturday, return for another
season together. Quarterback Wally Blucas will once again run the Big
Indian Attack, handing off to tailback Dan Cox and fullback Tom McCracken
and throwing to flanker Dave Smith. If sophomore Dave Connolly makes the
grade at offensive left tackle. Bob Prokay will vacate his regular spot there
and transfer to right guard. On the starboard side he will team with regulars
tackle Joe Kovalchick and tight end George Stark. On defense, veteran
safety Barry Ruffner heads the list of five regulars set for another campaign.
He will be joined by cornerback Chuck Hasse in the secondary while end
Jack Neptune and tackles Bob Pastine and Tony Ferrari will anchor the line.
Because of the serious lack of depth, however, several other varsity new­
comers, in particular tailback Larry Monsilovich and defensive back Bill
Hall, could challenge for jobs especially if the injury bug hits.

1969 Schedule

1968 Results (3-6)
Slippery Rock
Opponent
12 Westminster
34
7 Waynesburg
28
16 Edinboro State
0
12 Shippensburg State
21
6 California State
42
25 Wilmington (Ohio)
12
15 Indiana U. of Pa.
44
19 Lock Haven State
14
17 Clarion State
23
12

—

Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.

20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8
15

1968 Results (9-1)
Indiana
Opponent
17 Delaware State
0
75 Northwood Inst. (Mich.)
13
24 Shippensburg State
0
58 Edinboro State
0
48 Brockport State (N. Y.)
28
18 Clarion State
13
44 Slippery Rock State
15
41 California State
0
35 C. W. Post (N. Y.)
13
24 Delaware (Boardwalk Bowl) 31

at Northwood Institute
Shippensburg State
Edinboro State
at Brockport State
Clarion State
Slippery Rock State
at California State
C. W. Post College
Wilkes College

13—

—

CLARION STATE COLLEGE

lock

October 11—Edinboro Homecoming—2:30 P.M. E.D.T.
Location................ Clarion, Pa. 16214
Enrollment................................... 3,400
Head Coach...........................Al Jacks
Seasons and Record......... 6, 38-14-2
Colors........................... Blue and Gold
Stadium..................................Memorial
Conference..................... Pennsylvania
1968 Record................................... 6-3
Last Game..........1968, Clarion 37-13
Series Record .Q,\ax\ox\ Leads 24-15-1
Athletic Director............ Frank Lignelli
Sports Info. Dir..........William Proudfit
Phone........................... 814 226-6000
Golden Eagles

HAVEN STATE COLLEGE

October 18—at Lock Haven—2:00 P.M. E.D.T.
Location.........Lock Haven, Pa. 17745
Enrollment....................................2,300
Head Coach....................... Bob Weller
Seasons and Record............ First Year
Colors......................Maroon and Gray
Stadium....................................Springer
Conference......... Pennsylvania, ECAC
1968 Record................................... 2-7
Last Game. .1968, Lock Haven 56-21
Series Record.............................
Lock Haven Leads 7-3-1
Athletic Director........ Stephen Jacobs
Sports Info. Dir.............. Bob Coltrane
Phone........................... 717 748-6545
Bald Eagles

EAGLES' OUTLOOK
Eagle coach, Al Jacks, can once again expect his charges to come
away with a winning slate. This is nothing new to the Clarion mentor who
has only dropped 14 of 54 grid contests since he took the leadership six
years ago. Since then his blue and gold teams finished 10-0 in 1966 cap­
turing the state championship and followed up with the Western Division
crown in 1967 with an 8—2 ledger. Jacks' Eagles lost 13 lettermen, but have
28 award winners returning for action this season. Bob Erdeljac (5-11, 172),
a junior quarterback from Oakmont, is the big reason the Golden ones will be
in contention for the division title. Last year the sophomore signal caller
passed for 1,809 yards to finish seventh in the nation and second in the con­
ference. His 57.8 percentage in completions topped the league, however.
The overall Eagle offense should be stronger with standout halfback Bob
Oberdorf (5-9, 168, jr.) and fullback John Abal (5-10, 198, jr.) to carry the
pigskin. Favorite targets of Erdeljac are Larry McNulty, a 6-0, 207-pound
senior and Jim Kocan, a 5—7, 160-pound split end. Anchoring the offensive
line is conference honorable mention tackle, Tom Komenda (6-0, 215, jr.).
Eight more seasoned veterans are also on tap to make the offensive unit go.
The Eagle defensive unit has only 3 defensive veterans left in the persons of
junior end Dick Smith (6-2, 185), senior middle linebacker Elmer Schultz
(5-11, 197) and senior defensive halfback Andy Brindger (5-11, 170). The
Jacksmen finished second in the conference to California's mighty Vulcans
in '68 only after a hard fought 26—21 battle. Powerful Indiana provided a close
18-13 loss while Delaware State also dropped the Golden ones. The Eagles
could very well claw their way to the top this year.

1969 Schedule
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.

13
20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8

BALD EAGLES' OUTLOOK
In his first year as the Bald Eagles' head mentor. Bob Weller will be
building his 1969 grid machine from among 70 prospective candidates which
include a nucleus of 18 returning lettermen. Coach Weller, defensive line
coach the last two years at Lock Haven and a graduate of Slippery Rock, will
find the majority of the Bald Eagles' defensive unit returning for the '69
campaign. All-conference selection Ron Beshore, a 5-9, 197-pound line­
backer from New Cumberland, will anchor the defensive charges while
honorable mention winner Steve Jarrett, a 6-1, 213-pound center, will lead
the offensive line. Adding fire power to the Eagle air game is junior quarter­
back Denny Rhule who totaled 894 yards last season both running and
passing. Sophomore Scott McLean and Mike Packer will back up Rhule in
the field general spot. Top backs include Jim Smith, a 6-0,198-pound senior
and Dan Elby, a 6-0, 180-pound junior. The Bald Eagles finished one notch
above the Scots in conference play at the close of last year's campaign, but
scared some of the top finishers in the league. They were edged 27-26 by
California, the Western Division Champion, and fought second place finisher.
Clarion, to a 14-3 loss. The Eagles should fly higher this season, but hpve
some tough opponents to meet on the schedule. Because of Lock Haven's
small amount of male students, Pennsylvania Conference officials have
given the College permission to use freshmen gridders in the varsity program.
This has bolstered Coach Weller's offensive unit and should add momentum
to the Maroon and Gray's scoring machine. Ron Beshore, Charles Brenner
and Steve Jarrett have been selected as tri-captains for the 1969 season.

1968 Record (6-3)
Clarion
Opponent
21 Mansfield State
13
22 Delaware State
34
42 Geneva
7
14 Lock Haven State
3
37 Edinboro State
13
13 Indiana U. of Pa.
18
21 California State
26
35 Shippensburg State
0
23 Slippery Rock State
17

at Mansfield State
Delaware State
at Geneva
Lock Haven State
at Edinboro State
at Indiana U. of Pa.
California State
at Shippensburg State
Slippery Rock State

14-

—

1969 Schedule
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.

20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8

Bloomsburg State
California State
at Clarion State
at Shippensburg State
Edinboro State
Open
at Slippery Rock State
Waynesburg

1968 Results (2-7)
Lock Haven
Opponent
6 Maryland State
28
27 Bloomsburg State
13
26 California State
27
3 Clarion State
14
6 Shippensburg State
19
56 Edinboro State
21
7 Delaware Valley
57
14 Slippery Rock State
19
0 Waynesburg
69
15—

—

SHIPPENSBURG STATE COLLEGE

GENEVA COLLEGE

October 25—at Edinboro—2:00 P.IVI. E.D.T.
Location. . . Shippensburg, Pa. 17257
Enrollment.................................. 3,650
Head Coach.....................Dave Dolbin
Seasons and Record......5, 19-23-0
Colors.............................Red and Blue
Stadium. :........................ Heiges Field
Conference..................... Pennsylvania
1968 Record.................................. 5-3
Last Game. 1968, Shippensburg 23-0
Series Record...........................
Shippensburg Leads 8-0
Athletic Director...................Tom Crist
Sports info. Dir.............. Bob Lisowski
Phone........... 717 532-2184, ext. 365

November 1—at Edinboro—2:00 P.M. E.S.T.
Location.........Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010
Enrollment....................................1,400
Head Coach.......................Dan Frasier
Seasons and Record...................... 0,0
Colors......................... Gold and White
Stadium......................................Reeves
Conference................................... None
1968 Record...............................0-7-1
Last Game.........1968, Edinboro 31 -7
Series Record... . Edinboro Leads 4-1
Athletic Director............. Cliff Aultman
Sports Info. Dir....................Lee Troup
Phone............412 846-5100, ext. 32

RED RAIDERS' OUTLOOK
The Red Raiders graduated All-Conference halfback Lou Orndorff,
defensive end Wayne Wilkerson and linebacker Nick Dellaquila, two key
defenders in tackle Dave McNichol and safety Tom Andros, fullback Ed
Hammers and league's sixth leading passer, Steve Bumgarner. The tribe has
lost some hard core veterans from both the offensive and defensive units
which could spell a challenging season for Coach Dolbin's charges. John
better, a 6-2, 185 pounder, and 5-8, 165-pound Steve Pallo are the leading
candidates for the quarterback slot. League pass receiving champ Al Bowman
(6-1, 180, jr.) who grabbed Bumgarner passes for 738 yards and 6 touch­
downs in conference action will be one of the top targets for the Raiders'
new signal caller. At the flanker spot is Fred Keyes, a 6-0, 175-pound junior
while the backfield chores on the offensive eleven will be spearheaded by
junior fullback Russ Alden (5-10, 185) and Bruce Baustein (5-11, 180, jr.).
A pair of veteran senior guards Bill Lemanski, a 6-0, 205-pounder from
Ellwood City, and Chuck Bolash, 6-1, 195 pounds from Harrisburg, should
give added momentum to the Raiders' offense. Among the 26 lettermen
returning to the reservation is All-Conference defensive halfback Chuck
Hickes (6-1, 185, sr.) from Tyrone. Rounding out the defensive returnees is
a crop of juniors in end Bill Connelly (5-11, 190), middle guard Dennis
Gordon (5—11, 215), linebacker Dan Smith (6—1, 195), and halfback Bruce
Baustein (5-11, 180). The addition of some promising freshmen give the
Raiders some beefing up in the defensive alignment, but the big Iquestion
confronting the tribe in '69 is, how well will the offense move?

1969 Schedule
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.

20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8

Mansfield State
at Indiana U. of Pa.
at Slippery Rock State
Lock Haven State
at California State
at Edinboro State
Clarion State
Millersville State

GOLDEN TORNADOES' OUTLOOK
The G-Men have had their difficulties on the gridiron in recent years but
the Golden Tornadoes are hoping that new head coach, Dan Frasier, can get
the program going in the right direction. The Tornadoes will again be a very
young squad with a roster that shows very few upperclassmen. The starting
quarterback slot will most likely go to sophomore southpaw Don Phillips
who took charge of the Tornado offense midway through last season when
Greg Haney received spinal injuries. Letter winners Joe O'Neill and Pete
Quinn are marked as Phillips' top targets. Both are juniors. The ground attack
will be led by Herb Braxton, a 6-1, 205-pound fullback from Beaver Falls
and senior halfback Gail Church from Darlington. Also scheduled for action
in the G-Men's offensive backfield are sophomore halfbacks Tom Wood of
Kensington, Ohio, and Gary Toot of Lisbon, Ohio along with senior fullback
Elmer Laslo and junior halfback Denny Stach. Returning at the tackles are
Mike Hink, a 6-1, 235-pound senior, and Bruce Smeal, a 6-1, 205-pound
junior while Steve Palyash, a 5-10, 190-pound junior, and Chuck McShane,
a 5-10, 200-pound sophomore are at the guard slots. Even though the
Genevans are young, they appear to have ball players who have seen a good
deal of varsity action. The addition of some promising freshmen talent could
give the Tornadoes some much needed depth and the edge needed to slip
into the winning side of the column a few times this season.

1969 Schedule

1968 Results (5-3)
Shippensburg
Opponent
27 Mansfield State
14
0 Indiana U. of Pa.
24
21 Slippery Rock State
12
19 Lock Haven State
6
14 California State
30
23 Edinboro State
0
0 Clarion State
35
14 Millersville State
6
—

16—

Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.

20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8

at Frostburg State
Clarion State
at Adrian
at Juniata
Waynesburg
Grove City
at Edinboro State
Westminster

1968 Results (0-7-1)
Geneva
7 Frostburg State
7 Clarion State
7 Westminster
7 Juniata
0 Waynesburg
0 Grove City
7 Edinboro State
12 Bridgewater State
—17—

Opponent
7
42
27
33
49
42
31
14

CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGE

PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE

November 8—at California—1:30 P.M. E.S.T.

The Pennsylvania State Colleges Athletic Conference, organized in
1951, this year changed its name to the Pennsylvania Conference.

Location............ California, Pa. 15419
Enrollment...................................5,200
Head Coach......................Bill Hepner
Seasons and Record........ 7, 34-20-3
Colors........................... Black and Red
Stadium....................................Booster
Conference..................... Pennsylvania
1968 Record..............................6-2-1
Last Game........ 1968, California 35-7
Series Record...........................
California Leads 27-7-1
Athletic Director.................. Paul Ross
Sports Info. Dir.................. Bob Wood
Phone........... 412 938-2281, ext. 214

Its membership originally consisted of the 14 state colleges; Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana,
Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock,
and West Chester. In 1966 Indiana no longer was eligible for conference
laurels as it acquired university status.
The conference is divided into a Western Division and an Eastern
Division. Members of the Eastern Division include Bloomsburg, Cheyney,
East Stroudsburg, Mansfield, Kutztown, Millersville, Shippensburg, and
West Chester, while Edinboro, California, Clarion, Lock Haven, and Slippery
Rock comprise the Western Division. In basketball, the conference champions
of both leagues face each other at the end of the season to determine the
PC championship.

VULCANS' OUTLOOK
Jeff Petrucci, the NAIA passing leader for the past two years, has
graduated, but the Vulcans are once again loaded. The Fire Gods could have
some trouble at the Quarterback slot, yet have 24 lettermen and some experi­
enced veterans who will aid the Vulcans in their defense of the Western
Division title. The Hepner-coached Californians walked away with a 28-28
tie against East Stroudsburg for the state championship last season and will
be looking forward to solo ownership of the coveted crown at the close of
the 1969 campaign. Returning are All-Conference guards Emil Letwin (6-3
215) and Larry Randall (6-1, 240), second team All-Conference halfback
Ron Urban and the league's top punter, Don Roberts (40.5). Add to this a
few interior linemen like 6-3, 240-pound Bill Wilson; 6-2, 230-pound Jerry
Valencik; and 6-2, 230-pound Bob Callaway. The Vulcan tackles will cer­
tainly give their opponents something to worry about. The downstaters'
defense has remained almost intact with the returnees and the Vulcan
running game could be much improved. Urban has had two years of expe­
rience and junior Greg Ray (6-2, 195) has proved to be a promising back.
The offense also has senior flanker George Carlock to use as a pass target
for probable starting quarterback Bob Keys, a 5-11, 165-pound junior. A
repeat of last year's schedule will find the Californians looking to revenge a
1 -point loss (27-26) to Waynesburg and a 41-0 thumping by Indiana. Look
for the Vulcans to be on top in the West standings.

1969 Schedule
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.

20
27
4
11
25
1
8

at Denison
at Lock Haven State
Waynesburg
at Slippery Rock State
at Clarion State
Indiana U. of Pa.
Edinboro State

1968 Results (6-2-1)
California
Opponent
36 Denison
0
27 Lock Haven State
26
26 Waynesburg
27
42 Slippery Rock State
6
30 Shippensburg
14
26 Clarion
21
0 Indiana U. of Pa.
41
35 Edinboro State
7
28 East Stroudsburg State
28
18—

—

All 13 state colleges that compete in the PC belong to the NAIA, while
many are also NCAA and ECAC members.

SPORTS SCHEDULES
1970 ESC FOOTBALL
Sept
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.

19
26
3
10
17
24
31
7
14

1971 ESC FOOTBALL

Cheyney State
at Slippery Rock
Indiana U. of Pa.
at Clarion State
Lock Haven State
at Shippensburg State
at Central Connecticut
California State
Conference Playoff—West

Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.

1969 SOCCER

18
25
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20

at Waynesburg
to be announced
Slippery Rock State
at Indiana U. of Pa.
Clarion State
at Lock Haven State
Shippensburg State
at Ohio Northern
at California State
Conference Playoff-East

1969 CROSS COUNTRY

Coach: George Shimpeno
Sept. 23 Niagara
Sept. 27 at Lock Haven State
Oct. 4 at Indiana U. of Pa.
Oct. 8 at Slippery Rock State
Oct. 10 Alliance
Oct. 14 Gannon
Oct. 24 at Gannon
Oct. 27 at Roberts Wesleyan
Nov. 7 Millersville State

Coach: Doug Watts
Sept. 20 Gannon & Geneva
(at Geneva)
Sept. 24 Fredonia & Gannon
(at Gannon)
Oct. 4 at Slippery Rock State
Oct. 11 Grove City & Clarion
Oct. 18 District 18 NAIA
(at Gannon)
Oct. 29 Akron University
Nov. 8 Conference Meet
(at Lock Haven)
19—

—

1969 FIGHTING SCOTS' ROSTER
No.

Name

43
* Atwood, Herm
73 *‘Ballard, John
74
‘Buck, Torry
14 ‘ ‘Bufalino, Joe
66
Burkell, Paul
46
Compel, John
40
‘Creehan, Denny
60
DiTullio, Dan
67
‘Hamm, Steve
86
Herman, Tom
55
‘Hollins, Ebby
27
Hromyak, Dan
45
larocci, Dominic
34
Jarmul, Rick
41
Johnston, Paul
35
King, Bob
62
Kissman, Gordie
12
Kodba, Joe
65
Konet, Floyd
22
‘Kutz, Bill
64
‘Laslow, Keith
32
Lomax, Greg
15
‘Mackey, Tom
11
‘Masterson, Barry
23
McCurry, Jack
76
‘McDonough, Tom
24
Mengerink, Bob
78
Mennen, Steve
88
Mezie, Dave
25
Mifsud, Jerry
50
Nee, Pat
87
Policicchio, Santo
42
‘Pollick, Larry
52 “Quinn, Ed
44
Raines, Al
68
‘Robinson, Lee
80
Roccia, Don
83
‘Rockwell, Tom
81
‘Romanovich, Joe
82
‘Roth, Gary
26
Sass, Joe
63
Sisko, Gary
72
Sullivan, John
84
‘Tabaezynski, Jim
51
Tamasy, Dave
54
‘Thompson, Ed
70
Zbinovec, Ken
Stagno, Tony

Pos.

DHB
OT
DT
S
OG
FLK
S
LB
LB
DE
MG
K
S
LB
FLK
DT
DE
QB
OG
P
OG
FB
QB
QB
TB
DT
DHB
OT
DE
FB
C
TE
S
C
TB
OT
SE
K-TE
DE
FLK
DHB
LB
DT
TE
MG
C
OT
Manager
Tri-Captains: John Ballard, Steve Hamm,
* Denotes Varsity Letter
—20-

Height

Weight

Class

5'9"
6'4"
6'0"
5'9"
5'9"
5'11"
5'10"
5'10"
6'1"
6'1"
6'2"
5'8"
5'10"
6'0"
6'2"
6'0"
6'0"
5'11"
6'0"
5'11"
5'6"
5'9"
5'11"
5'11"
5'10"
6'3"
5'9"
6'1"
6'0"
5'7"
6'3"
6'1"
5'10"
6'0"
5'9"
6'1"
5'7"
5'11"
6'0"
5'11"
5'10"
6'0"
6'0"
6'0"
5*10"
5'11"
6'1"

190
240
200
160
185
160
190
205
210
190
200
150
180
190
190
205
190
190
210
160
180
190
1.90
170
175
230
185
245
185
170
195
190
165
205
180
205
165
205
195
170
160
190
215
192
190
225
205

Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
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Jr.
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So.
So.
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Jr.
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So.

Hometown, H. S,
Cherry Grove, Sheffield Area
Pittsburgh, South Hills
Cleveland, 0., Cathedral Latin
Erie, Catlpdral Prep
Erie, Mcllowell
Mckeesport
Bethel P^k
Erie, Teel? Memorial
South Williamsport
Ellwood City , Lincoln
Aliquippa, Hopewell
Sharpsville
Ashtabula, 0., St. John's
Cheswick, Springdale
Bradford, Warren Area
Wilkes-Barre, Hanover Twp. Mem.
Geneva, 0., Geneva
South Bend, Ind., Clay
Cleveland, 0., Garfield Hgts.
McKean, General McLane
Farrell
Donora
Pittsburgh, South Hills Catholic
Erie, Cathedral Prep
Bakerstown, Richland
Cleveland, 0., Cathedral Latin
Parma, 0., Parma Sr.
Garfield Hgts., 0.
Parma, 0., Cathedral Latin
Erie, Cathedral Prep
Arnold, Valley
Pittsburgh, Central Catholic
Springdale
McKees Rocks
Aliquippa
Erie, McDowell
Callery, Seneca Valley
ConneautaO.
lndianola,'Fox Chapel
New Castt, Laurel
Aliquippa,-Hopewell
Allison Park, North Allegheny
New Castle
Parma, 0., Cathedral Latin
West Newton, Serra Catholic
West Mifflin, W. Mifflin South
Parma Hgts., 0., Padua Francis.

Coach

No.

L. Derubies
B. Wherle
S. Ruvolo
T. Duff
J. Moore
A. Guyot
D. Galbraith
W. Strosser
R. Morgans
D. Costa
B. McDonald
S. Liburdi
G. Pushic
M. Lenosky
F. Bell
F. Alansky
T. Jennell
T. King
C. Foust
B. Jamison
W. Gargano
R. Andabaker
B. Powers
D. Rabbe
G. Sullivan
S. Ruvolo
B. Burke
C. Foust
S. Ruvolo
D. Rabbe
G. Collodi
J. Wheeler
M. Lenosky
G. Palahunick
P. Futerich
J. Moore
T. Heckewdorn
E. Hartmann
J. Casile
S. Nan
W. Cleary
F. Walton
L. Lauro
S. Ruvolo
G. Gorman
N. Mervos
R. Hudiak

11
12
14
15
22
23
24
25
26
27
32
34
35
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
50
51
52
54
55
60
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
70
72
73
74
76
78
80
81
82
83
84
86
87
88

Tom Mackey
—21 —

Name
Masterson
Kodba
Bufalino
Mackey
Kutz
McCurry
Mengerink
Mifsud
Sass
Hromyak
Lomax
Jarmul
King
Creehan
Johnston
Pollick
Atwood
Raines
larocci
Compel
Nee
Tamasy
Quinn
Thompson
Hollins
DiTullio
Kissman
Sisko
Laslow
Konet
Burkell
Hamm
Robinson
Zbinovec
Sullivan
Ballard
Buck
McDonough
Mennen
Roccia
Romanovich
Roth
Rockwell
Tabaezynski
Herman
Policicchio
Mezie

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HEAD COACH
Bill McDonald, assistant football coach at
Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the past
three years and head coach at Hopewell High
School from 1958-1965, will be marking his first
year as head football coach at Edinboro State
College.
McDonald directed Indiana University's of­
fense during the past three years as the Big
Indians registered 24 regular season victories
against only three defeats. This year's grid squad
finished unbeaten in nine outings and proved to
be the greatest offensive team in Indiana's history
by tallying 360 points, an average of 40 points
a game.
The unblemished 9-0 mark landed Indiana
University the opportunity to play in the Board­
walk Bowl in Atlantic City, New Jersey against the University of Delaware.
The Wilmerding, Pa. native guided Hopewell High School to a 46-25-1
slate during his seven years as Hopewell's head football coach. His 1960 ball
club defeated Braddock High 7-6 and broke their WPIAL 58-game winning
streak while his 1963 team captured the Midwest Class A Championship.
The Fighting Scots' new grid pilot has also served as an assistant coach
at Braddock and Latrobe High Schools. He acted as aid to Chuck Klausing,
Indiana's head football coach, through two undefeated seasons at Braddock
High from 1956-1958.
McDonald holds both a B.S. degree in education and an M.Ed. from the
University of Cincinnati where he played fullback under Sid Gillman, now
head coach of the San Diego Chargers and his assistant coach, Paul Dietzel.
This team was the original "Chinese Bandits," a defensive unit which later
became famous at Louisiana State University.
He has also earned over 70 hours of graduate credits from Cincinnati,
Penn State, Pitt and Indiana University of Pa.
"Mr. McDonald's coaching career has constantly been a story of success.
In addition to this aspect of his life, we were impressed with him as a man
who is prepared and capable to give both wise counseling and leadership to
young men in all phases of their development," stated Edinboro President,
Dr. Chester, T. McNerney, in making the new appointment.
McDonald will be met with the challenge of building a football machine
for the Scots that can produce wins. The last time Edinboro posted a winning
slate was during the 1965 campaign when the Clan garnered six victories,
two losses and one tie. He has already injected some innovations that hope­
fully will push the Highlander football program down the right production line.
The new coach along with his wife, Joanne, and their three children,
have recently moved to Edinboro.

defensive

SECONDARY COACH

Sam Ruvolo, former head grid mentor at
Cathedral Latin High School in Cleveland, Ohio,
joined the Fighting Scots' grid staff in the
spring of 1968.
Ruvolo, who grooms the Scots' defensive
secondary, guided his Cathedral Latin teams to
two championships and one tie in the powerful
Cleveland East Senate conference. During his
nine years at Latin, Ruvolo amassed an overall
record of 49-27-2. In the last four years his grid
teams lost only six contests while winning 30. His
best season was posted by his 1965 squad which
registered a 9-1 slate.
A graduate of John Adams High in Cleveland
and Kent State University, Ruvolo has spent 19
years in the coaching ranks. Among various
Cleveland schools included under his past tutelage are: Chanel, Brecksville,
South High and West Tech. He also served as athletic director at Cathedral
Latin for two years.
During his coaching career at Cathedral Latin High School, Ruvolo
coached such outstanding football players as Clinton Jones, former Michigan
State University star now playing with the Minnesota Vikings; Larry Kaninski,
former All-Big 10 Center from Purdue University now seeing action with the
Denver Broncos; and Bob Taucher, former University of Nebraska standout
now playing with the Dallas Cowboys. As head mentor at Chanel High
School from 1958-1960, Ruvolo coached Ernie Kellerman, former All Mid­
American Conference quarterback at Miami University of Ohio and now a
defensive back for the Cleveland Browns.
Ruvolo, his wife, Lois, and their four children, Margaret Mary, Joseph,
Thomas and John, make their home in Edinboro.

DEFENSIVE LINE COACH
Starting his second year on the Highlanders'
coaching staff is Jim Gilstrap, former center at
Western Michigan University and assistant coach
at Case Tech for two years. He directs Edinboro's
defensive linemen.
Gilstrap is a 1964 graduate of Western Michi­
gan University where he was a 3-letter winner in
football. He earned his M.S. at Southern Illinois
University where he was a graduate assistant on
the football staff. He is originally from South
Bend, Indiana, where he attended Clay High
School.
Jim has been assigned to recruit in the
Western Pennsylvania area and has been tagged
by his coaching counterparts as one of the Clan's
top talent scouts. He has landed several high
school grid stars and has also signed some outstanding junior college
grid prospects.
He and his wife, Linda, along with their new daughter, Bethany, live
in Edinboro.

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25—

OFFENSIVE BACKS COACH
One of the new faces on the Scots' coaching
staff is Jack Hyland, former head football coach
at Meadville High School. He joined the Clan
during spring practice and guides the offensive
backs.
A North Braddock native. Jack is a 1954
graduate of Slippery Rock State College where
he was a top notch quarterback. He piloted the
Rocket offense during four varsity campaigns and
won 4 consecutive varsity letters. He also partici­
pated in basketball, track, and baseball at
Slippery Rock.
Following graduation. Jack held the head
football post at Ferndale High in Johnstown
where he groomed Yellow Jacket teams for 10
years. In 1964 he became the head mentor of
Rochester High's Rams and remained there until he was selected to initiate
a grid program at Meadville in 1968.
Jack and his wife, Nancy, along with their five children, are currently
residing in the Meadville area.

OFFENSIVE LINE COACH
Tony Zvonar, a 1963 grad of Shippensburg State, will round out the
Fighting Scot staff as an offensive line coach.
Zvonar served in the Hopewell High School football ranks for five years
and last year was a member of the new grid staff at Aliquippa High. Tony also
was an assistant track coach at his alma mater, Hopewell High.
While capturing three varsity letters as an offensive tackle at Shippens­
burg, Zvonar received numerous grid awards. He was named as one of the
Red Raiders' co-captains, selected to the all-conference team, the NAIA
District 30 squad, and earned a berth on the all-state selections.
Tony brings valuable experience and coaching knowledge to his duties
as the offensive line mentor and will be striving to strengthen the Clan's
weakest spot.

FRESHMAN COACH
Another newcomer in the Scot coaching camp is Joe Shesman, a highly
successful football and baseball mentor at Fort LeBoeuf in Waterford, Pa.
Shesman has been on the staff at LeBoeuf the last 14 years serving as
an assistant for 11 seasons and then as head coach since 1966. He guided
the Bisons to three consecutive winning campaigns while finishing second
in the league twice and third once.
Joe is a 1955 Edinboro State grad and returns to his alma mater as the
freshman football coach. The returnee earned four varsity letters in both
football and track at Edinboro during his undergraduate days and was a
member of the foursome that established a longstanding record for the Clan
in the mile relay. He also starred at both an offensive and defensive end slot
for the Scots during his four years as an Edinboro gridder.
As LeBoeuf's diamond coach, Shesman has led the Bisons to winning
slates for nine consecutive seasons, never finishing lower than third in the
Erie County league and capturing four league championships.
The new Scot coach and his wife have three children. Matt, Kim and
Karen.
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26—

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Allan W. Hall was appointed a year ago
as Edinboro's first full-time Director of Athletics.
Hall, a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College,
served as Assistant Director of Athletics at Akron
University for two years prior to coming to
Edinboro.
While at Akron, Hall was quite active in the
University's athletic program. He piloted Akron's
cross country teams for 12 years and guided his
harriers to three Ohio Conferences and three AllOhio championships. His 1963 squad held the
distinction of being runnerup to national cham­
pion Emporia State in the NCAA meet. Along with
his cross country duties he also served as assistant
track coach at A. U. for 12 years.
Hall's keen interest in all phases of sports is
reflected by his past accomplishments in the field of athletics. In 1962 he was
selected Meet Director of the National AAU Swimming Championships. He
was highly instrumental in making Akron University the site of the Mideast
Regional NCAA Basketball Tournaments in 1964, 1965, and 1966. Hall is
also credited with the inception of the Junior Olympics program in the City
of Akron. He served as the University's Sports Information Director during
1958 and 1959.
He and his wife, Pam, reside in Edinboro.

HEAD OF THE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
Fred Caro is commencing his third year as
head of the Health and Physical Education
Department.
Prior to serving as an Edinboro State College
faculty member, he gained his initial teaching and
coaching experience at Tyrone Area High School
in Tyrone, Pa. For three years Caro functioned as
assistant coach of the football, wrestling, and
track teams at Tyrone High. In addition, he was
an assistant football coach at Williston Academy,
Easthampton, Massachusetts for one year while
completing academic requirements for his degree.
During this time he also served as assistant Wrest­
ling coach at Springfield College.
His coaching and teaching experience also
includes tenure at Derry Area High School,
Derry, Pa.
At Edinboro Caro has served as assistant Highlander football coach and
head wrestling coach for five years.
Caro received his B.S. degree in Physical Education from Lock Haven
State College in 1958 and his M.S. degree from Springfield College, Springfield, Mass.
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27—

TEAM TRAINER
Bob Klingler is commencing his third year
on the Scots' staff as team trainer. His valuable
background of medical knowledge is also utilized
in the instruction of anatomy and physiology at
the College.
Klingler graduated from Lock Haven State
College in 1952 with a B.S. degree and then
ventured to Hermann School of Physical Therapy
in Houston, Texas, where he became a registered
physical therapist in 1954.
He received his M.S. from Bucknell Uni­
versity in Lewisburg, Pa., where he also acted as
the Bisons' assistant athletic trainer.
He taught at Milton Hershey, a private boys'
school in Hershey, Pa., prior to accepting his post
at Edinboro. While at Milton Hershey School,
Klingler served as the Spartans' head football mentor, head track coach, and
assistant basketball coach. Both his cinder and cage teams never experienced
a losing season under his leadership, while his grid teams posted continuous
successful campaigns in the powerful Capitol Area Conference.
During the off season the Scots' medical man has been enrolled in
graduate work at Springfield College in Massachusetts and serves as a
physical therapist at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie where he administers treat­
ment to rehabilitation patients.
Mr. Klingler, his wife, Jill, and daughter, Julie, make their home in
Edinboro.

SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR
Paul Newman began his duties two years ago
as Edinboro's first Sports Information Director.
Mr. Newman is a 1964 graduate of Edinboro
where he earned both his B.S. degree and M.Ed.
while majoring in English.
Prior to his appointment at the College, he
held a teaching position with the Buckeye Local
Schools in Ashtabula, Ohio for three years. He
served as a cross country coach and assistant
track coach at Edgewood Senior High School in
Ashtabula, Ohio.
In connection with his duties, he is also the
District 18 Publicity Chairman for the National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and is
currently serving as Area 8 District Chairman for
the NAIA.
He serves as the adviser for the Tartan, Edinboro's college yearbook.
Mr. Newman, his wife, Connie, and their children, Paul, Jr. and Michele,
make their home in Edinboro.
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28—

1968 AT A GLANCE
Few bright spots marked the Scots' dismal 1968 campaign which netted
the Clan only two victories in nine gridiron battles. The injury plagued Scots
rallied from a 13-0 deficit to trim visiting Ohio Northern 27-26 behind the
passing of Barry Masterson to even their record at 1-1 early in the year. The
Highlanders then found themselves on the short end of the score for five
consecutive Saturday afternoons before they registered a 31-7 verdict over
Geneva's Golden Tornadoes. The victory celebration was shortlived, however,
as California's mighty Vulcans came to town and clinched the Western Division
crown with a thundering 35—7 conquest to close the Clan's 1968 season.
A quick glance at the individual leaders in Edinboro State's final 1968
football statistics brought to light some bright spots after a dismal 2-7
season record.
The Scots came out 710 yards ahead of their 1967 passing mark as the
Highlander quarterbacks clicked on 120 of 315 passes for 1,303 yards
via the airways.

1968 RESULTS
Date

ESC

Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.

14
21
28
5
12
19
26

15
27
0
0
13
21
0

Nov.
Nov.

2
9

31
7

Tom Rockwell, a 5-11, 200-pound sophomore kicker from Conneaut,
Ohio, gained outstanding athletic distinction at his grid post. Rockwell
booted the pigskin consistently for a 51.1 yard average. His longest kick
was good for 60 yards.
Larry Rollick, 5-10, 172-pound sophomore from Springdale, performed
very efficiently while handling the Scots' punt and kickoff returns. Rollick
returned four punts for 49 yards and a 12.2 average. The sophomore standout
tallied up 461 in 24 returns for a 19.4 average.
Torry Buck, a 6-0, 200-pound sophomore gridderfrom Cleveland, Ohio,
and Tom McDonough, a 6-4, 225-pound sophomore tackle, also from
Cleveland, were defensive standouts. Both recovered 3 fumbles during the
course of the season.
—30

Location Attendan

49
26
16

4,000
3,500
2,500

Away
Home
Away
Home
Away
Home
Away
Away
Home

58
37
56
23
7
35

7,000
7,000
2,500
2,000
1,000
1,200

Record: 2-7 (overall)
0-5 (conference)

PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE
Final Standings

Most impressive were the pass receiving statistics which found Chico
Rollick, a 5-11, 175-pound junior wingback from Springdale in the top spot
with 37 receptions for 488 yards and 5 touchdown catches. PoUick's yardage,
which netted him a 13.2 average a catch, also established a new Edinboro
record in pass receiving. Chico was also the leading scorer with 30 points.

Rick Riffle, a 5-9, 175-pound senior halfback from Greensburg, ranked
second in the rushing department after competing in only 2 games. The senior
swiftly carried the pigskin 53 times and gained 136 yards while scoring
3 touchdowns.

0pp.

East Stroudsburg
Ohio Northern
Slippery Rock
Indiana (Homecoming)
Clarion
Lock Haven
Shippensburg
Geneva
California

*Conference Games.

Tom Mackey, a 5-11, 180-pound quarterback from Pittsburgh, led the
aerial display with 83 completions for 837 yards. Sub quarterback Barry
Masterson, a 5—11, 180-pound sophomore from Erie, added 343 yards when
he connected on 27 of 61 attempts. Mackey tossed four Edinboro State
touchdowns and Masterson clicked on 3 more scoring passes. Mackey
ranked seventh among the quarterbacks of the 13 state colleges.

Dan Bissontz, a 6-1,216-pound senior tight end from Pittsburgh, ranked
second in pass receptions with 341 yards in 35 grabs for an average catch of
9.8 yards. Bissontz was the leading rusher for the Scots as he bulled his way
for 190 yards in 51 tries with an average of 3.8 yards a carry. The talented
senior ran from the fullback slot for the first time in his football career and
was quite impressive in the 4 games he ran from the deep back spot.

Opponent

AH Games

Eastern Division
1. East Stroudsburg
2. West Chester
3. Bloomsburg
4. Kutztown
5. Millersville
6. Mansfield
7. Cheyney

W
6
5*
3
2
2*
2
0

L
0
1
3
3
3
4
6“

T
0
0
0
1
1
0
0

PF PA
255 56
190 35
116 162
83 118
63 143
87 147
64 197

W
8
6
3
3
2
2
0

L
0
2
4
4
5
7
8

Western Division

1. California
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Clarion
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
Lock Haven
Edinboro

W

L

5
4
3
2

0
1
2
3
4
5

1
0

T
0
0
0
0
0
0

PF PA
161 74
130 59
77 83
70 100
105 100
41 167

0
1
1
1
0
0

PF
351
218
142
103
63
134
77

PA
78
69
202
137
164
221
279

AH Games
W
6
6
5
3
2
2

L
2
3
3
6
7
7

‘Includes forfeit win over Cheyney.
“Includes forfeit losses to Millersville, West Chester.
—31 —

T
0

T
0
0
0
0
0
0

PF
222
228
118
129
145
114

PA
122
131
127
218
267
307

SCOTS' 1968 STATISTICS

series

Name
Bissontz, D...................
Riffle, R.........................
Santillo, S.....................
Roth, G.........................
Kerpan, B.....................
Poliick, C......................
Guerrasio, J..................
Rollick, L......................
Creehan, D...................
Miller, D........................
Mikovich, J..................
Masterson, B...............
Mackey, T....................

Att.
51
53
35
31
24
21
19
3
10
1
1
26
50

Gain
195
158
109
119
69
63
35
13
16
1
0
48
64

Loss
5
22
13
27
1
28
3
0
0
0
2
121
202

Net
190
136
96
92
68
35
32
13
16
1
-2
73
-138

Avg.
3.8
2.6
2.7
2.9
2.8
1.7
1.6
4.3
1.6
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

Totals...........................

325

890

424

466

1.4

TD
1
3
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1

LR
27
18
20
11
10
14

6
7
2
1
0
20
0

0

27

PASSING

Name
Mackey, T.. .
Masterson, B.
Roth, G.........
Rollick, C.......

TD
4
3

0
0

Fotals............

38.1

PUNTS

Name
Kutz, B............. ...
Rollick, L.........
Kerpan, B.........

No.
77
3
1

Yds.
2673
67
29

Avg.
34.7
22.3
29.0

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Totals............... ....

81

2769

34.2

62

Name
Rollick, C.................
Riffle, R...................
Rockwell, T.............

TD
5
3
0

Roth, G....................
Guerrasio, J.............
Masterson, B...........
Hamm, S.................
Santillo, S................
Tabaczynski, J........
Bissontz, D..............
Rollick, L.................

2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1

LP
62

EP
0
0
13

T.P.
30
18
16
(1 FG)
0
12
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
1
2
0
6
0
6

16
14
INTERCEPTIONS
Name
No.
Yds.
Barbati, A................
3
49
Kerpan, B.................
3
11
Hamm, S..................
2
52
Creehan, D..............
2
0
Rollick, L.................
2
20
Bufalino, J..............
2
0
Jaruszewicz, J........
2
0
Roth, G....................
1
17
Mikovich, J.............
1
0
Reardon, T...............
1
7

1303

7

PUNT RETURNS

SCORING

Totals.......................

RECORDS 1926 TO PRESENT

RUSHING

Name
Rollick, L.................
Roth, G....................
Rollick, C.................
Bufalino, J...............
Mikovich, J.............
Creehan, D..............

No.
44
2
2
5
4
3

Yds.
49
38
16
11
16
3

Avg.
12.2
19.0
8.0
2.2
4.0
1.0

Totals.......................

20

137

6.8

11

PASS 1RECEIVING

TD
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Name
Rec.
Rollick, C.................
37
Bissontz, D..............
35
Tabaczynski, J........
11
Miller, D...................
4
Rollick, L.................
6
Roth, G.....................
4
Walker, K.................
4
Riffle, R....................
13
Kerpan, B................
1
Creehan, D..............
2
Santillo, S................
3

Yds.
488
341
115
47
115
95
22
86
9
-8
-7

Totals...................... .120

1303

Avg. TD
13.2
5
9.8
0
10.4
0
11.7
0
19.1
1
23.7
1
5.5
0
6.6
0
9.0
0
0.0
0
0.0
0
10.8

7

Totals.......................

KICKOFF RETURN

19
156
1
FUMBLES RECOVERED
Name
No.
Name
No.
Buck, T.................... 3 Laslow, K.......... . . 1
Creehan, D.............. 2 Jaruszewicz, J.,, . 1
McDonough, T....... 3 Reardon, T....... .. 1
Brandell, D.............. 1
Romanovich, J.,.. 1
Robinson, L............ 1 Total...
.14

Name
Rollick, L...............
Santillo, S...............
Rollick, C............... .
Guerrasio, J............
Creehan, D..............
Bufalino, J..............
Miller, D..................
Roth, G....................
Kerpan. B.................
Riffle, R....................

No.
24
3
9
3
2
4
1
1
1
1

Yds.
461
82
129
47
35
70
15
10
9
21

Agv.
19.4
27.3
14.3
15.7
17.5
17.5
15.0
10.0
9.9
21.0

Totals.......................

49

843

17.2

KICKOFFS

Name
No.
Rockwell,!.............
24

32-

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College
Alfred University
Allegheny
Alliance
Ashland
Baldwin-Wallace
Bridgewater
Brockport State
Buffalo University
California State
Canisius
Carnegie Tech
Case Tech
Cathedral Prep
Cheyney State
Clarion State
Curry
Duquesne University
East Stroudsburg State
Findlay
Fredrick
Geneva
Grove City
Hiram
Indiana University (Pa.)
John Carroll University
Kent State University
Lock Haven State
Lycoming
Mansfield State
Michigan Tech
Ohio Northern University
Shippensburg State
Slippery Rock State
Shephard
St. Francis
St. Vincent
Thiel
Waynesburg
West Liberty
Westminster

Initial
Game

Latest
Game

1928
1930
1926
1953
1965
1964
1948
1928
1927
1930
1954
1955
1927
1967
1926
1965
1929
1967
1947
1961
1952
1933
1959
1926
1955
1926
1958
1960
1935
1964
1968
1957
1926
1957
1953
1929
1933
1957
1926
1930

1928
1933
1949
1958
1966
1965
1963
1928
1968
1930
1954
1956
1927
1967
1968
1965
1929
1968
1947
1961
1968
1963
1959
1968
1956
1927
1968
1961
1959
1964
1968
1968
1968
1957
1953
1959
1952
1957
1947
1946

Yds. Avg. LK
1227 51.1 60

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Total
Games Won
1
4
10
3
2
2
12
1
35
1
1
2
1
1
40
1
1
2
1
1
5
7
1
36
2
2
11
2
19
1
1
8
36
1
1
2
9
1
2
11

0
2
6
3
0
2
6
1
7
0
0
1
0
0
15
1
0
0
0
0
4
4
0
6
0
1
3
1
8
0
1
0
5
0
0
0
1
0
0
0

Lost

Tied

1
2
4
0
1
0
5
0
27
1
1
1
0
1
24
0
1
2
1
1
1
3
0
28
2
1
7
1
10
1
0
8
27
1
1
2
8
1
2
11

0

0
0
0
1

0
1

0
1
0
0
0
1

0
1

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0

4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

SEASONAL RECORDS —1926-1968
Year
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943-45
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968

Coach
R. B. "Sox” Harrison............. ...........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. ...........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. ...........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
Orville Bailey.......................
Orville Bailey.......................
..........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
R. B. "Sox" Harrison.............. .........
No Football Games.................
A. L. McComb........................ ..........
A. L. McComb........................ ..........
A. L. McComb........................ ..........
A. L. McComb........................ ..........
A. L. McComb........................ ..........
A. L. McComb........................ .........
A. L. McComb........................ .........
A. L. McComb........................ .........
A. L. McComb........................ ..........
A. L. McComb........................ ..........
Robert Thurbon....................... .........
Robert Thurbon....................... .........
Robert Thurbon....................... .........
Robert Thurbon....................... .........
Loyal Park............................. ..........
Loyal Park............................... ..........
James Hazlett......................... ..........
James Hazlett........................... ..........
James Hazlett........................... ..........
James Hazlett........................... ..........
William Cutcher...................... .........
William Cutcher...................... .........
William Cutcher...................... .........

Won
3
4
5
2
3
1
3
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
3
0
3
3
1
1
5
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2

Lost
Tied
3
1
1
0
2
0
4
0
4
0
5
0
2
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
4
0
4
1
4
0
6
0
7
0
2
1
2
0
World War II
6
0
6
0
7
0
5
2
4
0
5
1
4
0
5
1
6
0
8
0
4
0
4
0
4
1
4
1
4
1
3
1
5
0
6
0
5
1
6
1
6
1
7
0
7
0

FORMER ESC GRID COACHES AND RECORDS
Coach
Years
R. B. "Sox" Harrison..
15
Orville Bailey..............
2
A. L. McComb............ . 10
Robert Thurbon..........
Loyal Park...................
James Hazlett.............
William Cutcher..........

4
2
4
3

Won
27
1
14

Lost
60
13
56

Tied
3
0
4

15
7
9
5

16
7
22
20

2
2
2
1

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Best Season
1928 (5-2-0)
1939 (1-6-0)
1950
1952 (3-4-0)
1956 (5-4-0)
1961 (4-3-1)
1962 (3-5-0)
1967
1968 (2-7-0)

THE COLLEGE'S HISTORY
The beginnings of the college were laid in 1857, over one hundred years
ago, when a band of Scotch-Irish farmers grouped together and founded a
private normal school at Edinboro by popular subscription to train teachers.
In 1861 it was chartered by the Commonwealth as Pennsylvania’s second
Normal School and developed and grew through service to the Commonwealth.
A great forward stride was taken in 1914, when the Commonwealth pur­
chased Edinboro Normal School. In 1926, alerted to the need for better edu­
cated teachers for its schools, Pennsylvania made Edinboro a Teachers College
offering a four-year curriculum leading to degrees of Bachelor of Science in
Secondary, Elementary, and Art Education, and Library Science.
In 1960 the name of the college was changed to Edinboro State College.
Beginning in September of 1957, the college was empowered to grant de­
grees of Master of Education in Elementary Education. In September 1961,
graduate study in secondary education was added to the graduate program.
In i 962 the liberal arts degree program was begun. Students may prepare
for various vocations as an arts and science major in Humanities, Social
Sciences or Natural Sciences and may receive a Bachelor of Arts degree.
The control of the College is vested in the Board of Trustees, composed
of nine members appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania. The Board of
Trustees in turn elects the President of the College who is responsible for its
administration. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is an ex-officio
member of the Board of Trustees.
The College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary
Schools, and the American Medical Association. In addition, its curriculums
are registered by the New York State Department of Education.
Graduates of Edinboro have distinguished themselves in all professional
fields: education, law, medicine, and religion as well as business and politics.
The College stresses friendly relations among students and faculty and
informal student counseling and guidance. The faculty is keenly aware of
professional interests and self growth. High qualitative and quantitative
standards distinguish the graduates of this college. The preparation of better
educated citizens has been an Edinboro tradition for over a century.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Location.................................................................. Edinboro, Pa.
President............................................. Dr. Chester T. McNerney
Enrollment........................................................................... 5,500
Colors....................................................................Red and White
Nickname..............................................................Fighting Scots
Stadium................................................... Sox Harrison Stadium
Conferences................................................ Pennsylvania, NAIA
Athletic Director............................................................... Al Hall
Head Football Coach........................................... Bill McDonald
Assistant Football Coaches................................... Sam Ruvolo,
Jim Gilstrap, Jack Hyland,
Joe Shesman, Tony Zvonar
Sports Information Director.................................Paul Newman
Equipment Managers. .. . Denny Harkness, George Dougherty
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president

Dr. Chester T. McNerney became president of
Edinboro State College in September, 1966. His
formal inauguration, honoring him as Edinboro's
thirteenth president, followed on April 22, 1967.
Dr. McNerney came to Edinboro from the
University of Akron, where he was the Dean of the
College of Education and was highly instrumental
in the development of numerous educational in­
novations. He was cited as the motivating force
behind the University of Akron Classrooms
Around the World, and recognized for his scholarly
studies of comparative education abroad.
Dr. McNerney's primary areas of interest deal
with the improvement of the curriculm, the pro­
gram for educational supervision and administra­
tion, and the improvement of inter-personal reamong the various members of working groups. His concern in
this area has led to his writing of several books, lecturing and conducting
various workshops.
Under Dr. McNerney's guidance, the College has witnessed the growth of
administrative operations, broader forms of student government, and the
development of the future growth of Edinboro State College.
He is a man dedicated to the academic life, a tireless advocate of personal
involvement in the religious and civic affairs of one's community, and an
educator who visibly believes in and practices total individual professional
commitment.

EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE'S ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Intercollegiate athletics play an important role in the total educational pro­
gram of Edinboro State College. The program is so conducted as to assure
wholesome use of leisure time, a healthy focal point for the experience and the
expression of group spirit, and a laboratory experience for prospective coaches.
Edinboro's athletic program includes intercollegiate competition in foot­
ball, basketball, wrestling, golf, track, tennis, baseball, soccer and cross
country. The finest of facilities are readily being made available to accom­
modate these sports.
Sox Harrison Stadium, one of the most recent additions to the athletic
complex which entails the northeast corner of the campus, has a seating
capacity of 4,500 and provides complete track facilities along with the football
playing area. A baseball diamond of major league specifications has also been
completed just west of the stadium.
Scheduled for completion next year is the Scots' new fieldhouse. The
structure will include an inter-collegiate basketball court, three intramural
basketball courts, an AAU-sized swimming pool, wrestling and handball
rooms, a steam room, a corrective gym, medical suite, and rifle range. Seating
capacity of the sports arena will be approximately 4,500 with provisions for
later expansion to 7,000 provided.
The continuing growth of Edinboro's athletic program is rapidly estab­
lishing the College as a respected collegiate competitor.

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sox HARRISON STADIUM

EDINBORO STATE .. .
A MODERN CAMPUS

Centennial Hall - Women's Dormitory

On October 2, 1965 Edinboro State College dedicated the Fighting
Scots' football stadium in honor of R. B. "Sox" Harrison who served as head
football and basketball coach at the College for 15 years. His 1931-32 cage
record of 11 wins and 1 loss still stands as one of the best marks ever posted
by an Edinboro basketball team.
Sox Harrison Stadium is located in the athletic complex in the northeast
part of the Edinboro campus off route 6N and Perry Lane.
Complete facilities are located beneath the grandstand area, which seats
3,000 people. Locker space for both the home and visiting teams, the coaching
staff offices and locker room, the officials' dressing room, the training room,
showers, the weight room and a laundry room are utilized within this space.
Also included are restrooms, janitors' facilities, equipment rooms and a large
concession stand.

Hamilton Library

A glass enclosed press box is provided for local and out-of-town
reporters. The press area is equipped with microphone control system, a
telephone and radio broadcasting areas. Above the press box is a location for
film coverage of the game.
In addition to the football field, the stadium also contains complete
track facilities. A quarter-mile oval, a 220 straight-away and asphalt ap­
proaches for the field events highlight the home of the cinder sport.
Bleacher seats on the visitor side of the stadium bring the total seating
capacity to 5,000.
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IF YOU CALL US . .
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Extension

ADMINISTRATION

Position

Dr. Chester T. McNerney.......
James B. Dronsfield...............

President...................................... 220
Administrative Assistant
to the President............................ 232
Dean of Academic Affairs........... 222

Dr. James E. McKinley......... .
Vaughn E. Herbel...................
Dr. John F. Yon......................
Harold 0. Umbarger...............

Business Manager....................... 241
Dean of Students......................... 223
Director of Admissions................ 228

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Fred Caro...............................
Guy Conti................................
James Gilstrap.......................
Al Hall.....................................
Jack Hyland...........................
Robert Klingler...................... .
Hank Mariotti.........................
Bill McDonald........................
James McDonald..................
Dr. Gus Miller........................
Dr. Thomas Miller, II...............
Paul Newman........................
Dave Rooney...........................
Sam Ruvolo.............................
Joe Shesman...........................
George Shimpeno..................
George Viercorn.....................
Doug Watts............................
Tony Zvonar...........................
Miss Nancy Acker..................
Miss Ada Gustaveson............
Mrs. Judith Saurer

Director of Health and Physical
Education, Wrestling Coach.......

282
Baseball Coach............................ 282
Assistant Football Coach,
Assistant Wrestling Coach.......... 207
Athletic Director.......................... 249
Assistant Football Coach............ 207
Trainer........................................... 276
Tennis Coach............................... 282
Head Football Coach.................. 207
Head Basketball Coach............... 366
Judo Coach................................. 201
Team Physician............................ 344
Sports Information Director........ 245
Assistant Basketball Coach......... 366
Assistant Football Coach............ 207
Freshman Football Coach........... 207
Soccer Coach.............................. 282
Intramurals Director..................... 366
Track Coach, Cross Country
Coach........................................... 282
Assistant Football Coach............ 207
Women's Volleyball Coach.........202
Women's Tennis Coach,
Women's Intramurals Director. . . 202
Women's Basketball Coach........ 202

memo

TO THE PRESS

We at Edinboro State College invite you to join us for the 1969 Fighting
Scots' grid season. We sincerely appreciate your publicity of Edinboro's
athletics in the past and have compiled this brochure to assist you in your
coverage of the Scots' 1969 football season.
Press releases, photographs, and statistics will be made available for your
use throughout the season. For additional information please contact:
Paul Newman, Sports Information Director
Edinboro State College
Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16412
Office Telephone: Area Code 814, 732-3301
Ext. 245

1969 FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
September 30 (Tuesday)
October 8 (Wednesday)
October 13 (Monday)
October 21 (Tuesday)
October 27 (Monday)
November 3 (Monday)

College Number—Area Code—814—732-3301
The College switchboard is open 7:00 a.m,—12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday;
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.—12:00 noon.

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1969 FIGHTING SCOTS' FOOTBALL TEAM
FRONT ROW (L-R)
J. Bufalino
J. Romanovich
J. Guerrasio
D. DiTullio
E. Ouinn
T. Mackey
J. Ballard
S. Hamm
B. Masterson
B. Hoover
H. Atwood
D. Creehan

SECOND ROW (L-R)
S. Policicchio
D. Tamasy
B. Grant
M. Hall
B. Kutz
G. Roth
E. Thompson
T. McDonough
E. Hollins
L. Robinson
L. Rollick
K. Laslow
A. Raines

THIRD ROW (L-R)
J. McCurry
D. Mezie
T.* Rockwell
D. larocci
J. Mifsud
B. King
T. Buck
J. Tabaczynski
P. Johnston
S. Mennen
F. Konet
T. Herman
G. Lomax

FOURTH ROW (L-R)
J. Kodba
T. Zumpetta
J. Sass
J. Compel
P. Nee
K. Zbinovec
R. Jarmul
B. Hambor
G. Sisko
P. Burkell
B. Mengerink
D. Hromyak
G. Kissman
D. Tommelleo
D. Roccia

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