Bloomsburg
State College

FOOTBALL
1981

Outlook • 1981
Head coach Clark Boler enters his second season in
the position of trying to rebuild the Huskies gridiron
fortunes. He was appointed to the position in February
1980 and has just completed his first full year of
recruiting and made some major changes both offensively and defensively in an effort to turn around a
program that has posted only four winning campaigns
since 1960.
Quarterback/punter Kurt Werkheiser leads the I ist of
returning veterans. Last season he led the Eastern
Division of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
in completions per game (11.3) connecting on 102
aerials in nine games. The 6-1, 200 lb. senior completed
just under 50% of his passes for 955 yards and four
touchdowns . As the Huskies' punter, Werkheiser
booted the ball 58 times for 2137 yards for an average
of 36.8 per kick.
BSC's second leading receiver in 1980, Mike Blake
also returns. The junior hauled in 22 passes for 253
yards. Blake leads a host of talented pass catchers
including split end Steve Moran, slotback Stan
Kucewicz and tightend Doug Meier, which probably
makes this area the strongest on the squad.
The Huskies' ground game which averaged only 54.5
yards per game a year ago is bolstered by the healthy
return of sophomore Steve Meszaros . He averaged 45
yards a game in four contests carrying the ball 61
times for 180 yards.
AII-PSAC selection Brian Greenberg leads the
returnees on defense. The diminutive safety led the
team in interceptions last season and also contributed
94 tackles. Defensive ends Chris Blackburn, Jamie
Sochovka, and Dave Pepper have the experience and
quickness to cause problems for opposing backfields,
while John Bolton and Greg O'Neill join Greenberg to
give the Huskies a stable defensive backfield . The
interior line and linebacking positions will be a question
mark with Al Beck and Jack Hess being the only linebackers with game experience and Ward Martin and
Tim Tkach, two of the few veterans on the line.
Over 40 newcomers reported to camp along with the
veterans , and the staff and squad members will be
looking forward to improving u'pon the dismal 1-8 mark
of a year ago.
Boler commented, "This season we 've got a lot of
new faces and some talented veterans so we look forward to a fresh start. Regardless of the outcome, we
expect to hit people and not give up any yards the easy
way."

Head Coach • 1981
Rodrick "Clark" Boler, a member of Alabama's 1961 national
championship team, was named
head football coach at Bloomsburg State College in February
1980. He joined the HPEA
department in 1968 and served
as the head basebal I coach for
the 12 years prior to his accepting the job of trying to turn
around the Huskies football
fortunes .

The Alabama native has a broad background in both
coaching and participation as an athlete. In addition to
coaching baseball, he served as head cross country
coach for four seasons and was an assistant football
coach for eight years from 1968 -1976. On the defensive
side, his assignments included: defensive line, linebackers, and defensive coordinator. He was also the
offensive coordinator for two years.
Boler was a member of two of the Alabama teams,
under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, that Joe Namath
played on (1962 and 1963) and then served as freshman
and scout team coach at 'Barna in 1964, the year the
Crimson Tide won another national crown. The 1962
squad played Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl and in 1963
Boler was senior game captain when the Tide met
Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl.
Prior to coming to Bloomsburg he taught physical
education and physical science courses at Gadsden
High School, Gadsden, Alabama, where he served as
head baseball coach and assistant football and basketball coach. During that time, Gadsden won Etowah
County championships in football and baseball.
As a high school letter winner in three sports at
Tuscaloosa County High School, Boler received AllState honors in football and won the Most Valuable
Player Award when his team won the Class AA State
Basketball Championship. In addition to playing football while at Alabama, he was a member of the varsity
baseball team for three years and also played freshman
basketball. Following his college career, he was a
successful player-coach of a semi-pro basketball team
in Alabama.
Boler has also been a PIAA basketball official since
1970.
Office phone: 717-389-3228.
Home phone: 717-784-6044.

VARSITY ROSTER OF LEADING CANDIDATES - 1981
Name

Pos.

Class

Ht.

Wt.

*Balik, Mike .... . .... . .... . . OT ... .... . .. . Jr. . . . . ..... . 6-2½ ...... .. .225
*Barr,Chad .... . . .. . . ... . . . FB .. .. ....... Sr•... . ..... .. 5·11½ ..... . .. 200
Beck, Al . . . .... .. . . . . ... . . LB .. . . .. . . ... . Jr. . . . . . . . . . . 6-0 . . .. . . ..... 210
*Berry,Doug . . ... ........ .. K . . . ... . . . . ... Jr. . . . , . .. .. . . 6-0 ..... . ... .. 160
*Blackburn, Chris ........ . .. DL .......... . Sr.. . . . ...... 6-0 .......... .200
* Blake, Mike ... ... ... . . . .. . TE .. . ..... . .. . Jr. . . . , . . . .... 6-1 .. . ........ 210
*Bolton, John .. . . ... . . . . .. . DB ........... Sr. . . . . ...... 6-0 ........... 185
Boyle, Frank ......... . . . .. LB .. . . . ....... Fr. . . . . . . .... 6-0 ........ . .. 200
Brennan, Dan . .. ... .. .. ... . OL ..... . ..... Soph. . ... . .. 6-4 . . .. .. .. . . .205
Carr, Joe . .. . ...... . ...... DB . .... . ... . . Soph . . .. . .. . . 5-7 . . .. ....... 160
*Cerone, Mike ............. . OL ....... . ... Sr. . . . . . . .... 5-11 ... ....... 205
DeBenedictis,John ........ QB . . ......... Jr.... . ....... 5-11 . .. . . . . ... 150
* De Martino, John . . . ... .... . OL .... . ... . .. Soph . . ... .. . . 6·0 ... . ...... . 190
Fracalossi, Mark . .. .. .. . ... RB . .. . . ... ... Jr.......... . 6-1 . . .. . . .. . .. 200
Galantino, Mike .. .......... OL .... . .. . ... Fr.... . ... . . . . 5·10 ... . .. . ... 195
*Gillis, David . . .. . . ........ . OL .. ...... . . . Jr.... .. .... .. 6·2 . . . . .. . . . .. 250
*Greenberg, Brian . ..... ... .. DB ... .. ... . .. Sr.... , ....... 5-8 . . .... . .... 160
* Hess, Jack .... .. .......... LB ... .. . ... ... Jr.... . . .. .. .. 5-11 ....... . .. 190
*Kucewicz,Stan . . .. .. .. . .. . WR .. . ... .... . Soph . . . . .. . . . 6-0 ...... . ... .185
*Long, Bob . ..... ... .. . .. . . QB/FB ..... . .. Soph . . .. . .. .. 6·0 . ..... ... . .210
Long, Ernie . . ..... .... . .. . WR .. ... .. .. .. Fr.... .. .. . ... 5· 11 ... . ..... . 170
* Lynch, Kevin ....... . . . .... DB ......... .. Soph . . ... .. .. 5·8 . .. .. ..... . 170
*Martin, Ward . .. . ... . . . .... DL .... . ... ... Soph . . .... ... 6-1 . . ... .. . .. .210
*McElroy,Alan ... . .... .. ... DL . . . .. . .. . .. Sr... . ..... . .. 5-11 . .. ..... . .210
*Meier, Doug . . .... .. . ... . . . TE .. . ...... . . . Sr . . . . . ... .... 6-5 . . ... .... . .210
* Meszaros, Steve .... . . .. ... WR .. .. ... . ... Soph. . .... ... 5-10 .. . .... . .. 160
*Montagna, Dave . .. . . ... .. . OL . .... .. .. .. Sr. ..... .. .... 6·2 . . .. . . ... . .225
*Moran, Steve . .... . . . ..... . WR . . . .... ... . Jr. . .. . . . ... . . 5-11 ....... .. . 175
*O'Neill, Greg . ... ..... . . . .. DB . . . . ..... . . Soph ....... . . 6-0 ......... . . 185
*Pepper, David ............ . DE ......... .. Soph . .... .. .. 6·4 .. ...... ... 205
Ross, Don . .... .... ... . . . . LB . . .. . . . . . .. . Fr.. .• ... ...... 6·1 ... . ....... 195
*Sochovka, Jamie ... .. .... . . DE .......... . Sr. . . . . . ... . .. 6·0 . .. .. .. . . .. 205
*St. Clair, Mike . ..... ....... DB .... .. .... . Soph . .. ...... 5·10 .......... 165
*Tkach, Tim . .. .... . ... . . . .. DL ..... ..... . Sr.. . . ... . .. .. 6·0 ........... 240
*Wark, Clayton . .... . . .. . ... RB .. . .. . ... .. Jr... . ... . .... 5.9 ... ... . ... . 195
*Watkins,Bill ...... . . . ..... DB ... . . . ..... Jr.. ...... ... . 5·11 ..... . .... 185
*Werkheiser, Kurt .... .... ... QB/P .......... Sr. . . .... .. ... 6-1 . .. . . . .... .200
*Zaccheo, Jim .. .. ... . . .. ... OL . .. ... ... . . Sr............ 5·10 . ... ...... 215
* Lettermen (29)

Hometown
. ... .. .. Cincinnati, OH
........ Pease AFB, NH
..... ... Waymart
.. . . . . .. Port Royal
........ S. Williamsport
........ Allendale, NJ
.... .... Harrisburg
. ....... Wayne
..... . .. Pottstown
.. ... ... Wayne
..... . . . Philadelphia
.. . ... . . Lititz
.. . . . . . . Reading
.. . . . ... Kulpmont
. ....... Morton
. . .. .... Wilkes-Barre
. .. . ... . Warminster
. .. . . .. . Lancaster
....... . Wilkes-Barre
.. .. .. .. Philadelphia
..... . .. Allentown
..... . .. Horsham
........ Wilkes-Barre
. . .... .. Peckville
.. ...... Pottstown
. . ...... Marietta
.... . ... Scotch Plains, NJ
........ Red Hill
.. . ..... Norristown
.... .... Burlington
. . ...... Closter, NJ
... . . . .. Taylor
........ Brookhaven
. ....... Lehighton
. .. . .... Berwick
... .. ... Millville
. . ... .. . E. Greenville
.. ..... . Scranton

Assistant Coaches • 1981

CARL HINKLE

WILLIAM WOLFF

WILLIAM DERR

JOE GEIGER

WILLIAM SPROULE

AL CIHOCKI

PAUL BOONE

Carl Hinkle has been an assistant coach since
joining the faculty in 1971 and will coach the
specialty teams. A native of Berwick, Pennsylvania, he received his bachelor's degree from
Montana State University where he was a standout performer in both football and wrestling for
the Bobcats
Hinkle began his coaching career in the public
schools of New York and later served on the
coaching staffs at Ithaca College, Cornell
University, and Cortland State University. He
earned his master's while at Ithaca.
He also serves as BSC 's head men 's track and
field coach.
William Wolff enters his seventh year with the
Huskies and has over 30 years of football experience. He played for two years at both Pitt and
Kutztown State. Wolff has also spent a long time
in the coaching ranks including successful
stints as head coach for three years at St. Clair
Area High School and six years at Danville High
School. He will work with the offense.
William Derr, in his seventh year, will be in
charge of receivers. A previous standout offensive lineman for BSC in the late 60 's, Derr is
presently teaching at Southern Columbia High
School where he has had four years of experience as head line coach and offensive coordinator. Derr is also very instrumental in the recruiting
phase of the program.
Joe Geiger will be the defensive secondary
coach in his third year with the BSC staff. A fine
all-around athlete, Geiger was an outstanding
quarterback for the Huskies under Bill Sproule,
rushing for 11 touchdowns in the 1972 and 1973
seasons and passing for 10 others during the
same period . He also holds two school records ;
best completion average in a single game (80%)
and least interceptions in a season (3). Geiger is
also one of BSC's assistant wrestling coaches.
William Sproule returned to the sidelines last
season as coach of the offensive linemen and
will perform that duty again this season . A
former outstanding player on the 1959 and 1960
Syracuse teams that performed in the Orange
and Cotton Bowls, he was BSC's head football
coach from 1971 to 1975. Since that time the
Coalsdale native has been directing the school 's
intramural program. He was also affiliated with
football while serving in the U.S. Army.
Al Cihocki will be in his second season on the
staff and will coach the defensive line. While
playing his college football at Ithaca College , he
led the team in tackles his junior and senior
years at a linebacker position. He was head
coach at Southern Columbia High School for
four seasons and two years ago served as an
assistant at Central Columbia High School.
Paul Boone will work to improve BSC's kicking
game again this season. Boone is an ex-Marine
and a retired Federal Bureau of Prisons supervisor who joined the staff a year ago and helped
the kicking make obvious improvement throughout the season. He played on teams while in the
Service and with the South-East Maroons in
Washington , D.C.

i,.~
FRANK GALICKI

BOB GUTSHALL

PAUL SLOCUM

Frank Galicki also is in his second season as a member of th e
Husky coaching staff and will coach the linebacking corps . The
Mocanaqua native was an All-State and Big 33 linebacker at Nanticoke
Area High School and went on to Wilkes College where he continued
to gain honors. As a linebacker for the Colonels , he was an All -East
and Associated Press All-State selection in 1972 and was named
Wilkes' Athlete of the Year in 1973.
Bob Gutshall will return to his position as offensive backfield coac h
after a seven year absence from the program . He served in that capac ity
from 1970 to 1974.
A native of Altoona, he attended the schools of that area before
attending the University of Pittsburgh and Lock Haven State where he
received a Bachelor of Science degree.
He has also served as offensive backfield coach at Abington Heights
High School and then served as head coach at Southern Columbia
High School.
At Altoona High School, he was a first team All-State, Big 33, and
All-American performer and was first team Pennsylvania Conference
and Little All -American Honorable Merition while at Lock Haven .
Paul Slocum a native of Massachusetts, was appointed Head
Athletic Trainer at BSC in the fall of 1972. The Registered Physical
Therapist received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dakota Wesleyan
University, South Dakota, and was awarded his Certificate of Physical
Therapy from the School of Allied Medical Professions at the University of Pennsylvania.

College Facts
LOCATION: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815
ENROLLMENT: 5400 U.G.
COLORS: Maroon and Gold
NICKNAME: Huskies
PRESIDENT: Dr. James H. McCormick
CHAIRMAN, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL
EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS: Dr. Jerry Medlock
(Phone: 389-2613)
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: H. Ceci l Turberville (Phone: 389-3225)
ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Joanne McComb
(Phone: 389-3912)
MEMBER: NCAA (Div. II), ECAC (Div. II), Pennsylvania
Conference (eastern division)
STADIUM: Robert 8. Redman (5,000)
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INFORMATION: Bruce " Nlck" Dietterlck
(Phone: 389-3411)
SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: James Hollister
(Phone: 389-3411 , Office;
784-6568, Home)
PHOTOS BY: Patrick J. Murphy, Dan Maresh

Coaches' Player Profiles
AL BECK: Junior linebacker-an extremely aggressive player
that remains active all the time. He showed great
improvement in the spring drills and will be a key to BSC's
defensive success .
DOUG BERRY: Junior kicker-constantly improving and
perfecting his kicking style. He has better range and
accuracy and may be the difference in any close games this
season .
CHRIS BLACKBURN: Senior defensive lineman-he can play
tackle as well as defensive end with equal success, has
experience and versatility enough to help at both positions.
Worked hard on weight training program in the off season
and it should show during the year.
MIKE BLAKE: Junior tight end-could possibly be the best
athlete on the team. He has great hands and finds the open
area very well . Can take the hard hits and still hold on to the
ball.
JOHN BOLTON: Senior defensive back-should develop into
one of the leaders in the defensive backfield . Has the
quickness and experience to shut down the opponents'
passing game to his side . Gained valuable game experience
and should be ready to excell.
JOHN DeMARTINO: Sophomore offensive lineman-a fine
athlete who is coming off an injury a year ago. He has a great
attitude and in time should develop into a solid performer on
the offensive line.
ERIC FEERRAR: Sophomore linebacker-is extremely quick
and will add solid depth to the defense. A strong candidate
for an outside linebacker position, he has impressed the
coaching staff with his hitting ability.
BRIAN GREENBERG: Senior defensive back-was an AllConference second team selection as a junior. His size is no
deterrent and his attitude inspires the entire team . He was
named the most improved defensive player on the team in
1980 by his teammates and coaches.
JACK HESS: Junior linebacker-he has the best working
knowledge of the linebacking corps. Is very strong against
the pass and will give the Huskies needed strength up the
middle.
HARRY JAMES: Sophomore runningback-he has great versatility and strength . Harry runs hard and has the ability to
run over people . He will be cgunted on heavily in the
offensive attack.
STAN KUCEWICZ: Sophomore wide receiver-only one of
the talented crop of receivers. He is a fine athlete who gained
valuable experience in his first season. Good speed and runs
well disciplined patterns.
BOB LONG: Sophomore quarterback/fullback-a player
whose versatility is his biggest asset. He can play both
positions and his size and durability will help during the long
season.
WARD MARTIN: Sophomore defensive lineman-he can play
defensive end, but has shown his best results as a tackle .
Switched from the offensive line last season and has
adjusted very well. Has a good nose for the football and will
usually be where the action is.

ALAN McELROY: Senior defensive lineman-an extremely
hard worker who has a lot of experience at his position. He
will give some needed stability to the defensive front and his
agility will help him contain opposing backs.
DOUG MEIER: Senior tight end-at 6'5" his size helps him a
great deal. He has excellent hands and makes the difficult
catch look easy. When BSC uses a two tight end system, he
will see a lot of playing time.
STEVE MESZAROS: Sophomore runningback-an extremely
quick and durable athlete. An injury hampered him last
season but he still had time to establish himself as a top
back. Set the BSC record for longest kickoff return (99 yds.)
last season .
DAVE MONTAGNA: Senior center-his hard work has paid
off and he should become a solid performer at the center
position. Also will serve as a backup kicker. His thirty-eight
yard field goal in the final three seconds provided BSC with
its only win a year ago.
STEVE MORAN: Junior wide receiver-another in the long
line of good receivers. Has great moves and knows how to
get open. Was the third leading pass catcher last season .
GREG O'NEILL: Sophomore defensive back-capable of
playing both free and strong safety. He plays the pass and
run equally well. Also return kickoffs and punts.
DAVE PEPPER: Sophomore defensive end-gained valuable
experience as a freshman and had a very good spring
practice. Size and agility are his biggest assets. Needs to
work on his quickness.
JAMIE SOCHOVKA: Senior defensive end-another returning starter from last year. His ability to be in the right place at
the right time will force opposing defenses to key on him . Big
and strong.
TIM TKACH: Senior defensive lineman-switched from
tackle from the offensive line and was a pleasant surprise in
the spring. He is an aggressive, hard-nosed player who will
add maturity to the defense.
KURT WERKHEISER: Senior quarterback/punter- definitely
the player with the most experience on the team . Led the
eastern division of the PSAC in completions per game last
season and was also among conference leaders as a punter.
JIM ZACCHEO: Senior offensive lineman-he is very quick
and handles his position well. Has turned into a team leader.
Should be one of the top performers on the team and if he
continues to improve, he could be in line for some post
season honors.
Bloomsburg State College is committed to providing
leadership in taking affirmative action to attain equal
educational and employment rights for all persons, without
regard to sex, handicap, or other legally protected classification. This policy is placed in this document in accordance with
state and federal laws including Title IX of the Educational
Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973. Please direct equal opportunity inquiries to:
Affirmative Action /Title IX Coordinator, Carver Hall, 389-2523.

Al Beck

Doug Berry

Chris Blackburn

Eric Feerrar

Brian Greenberg

Jack Hess

Alan McElroy

Doug Meier

Dave Pepper

Jamie Sochovka

Greg O' Neill

Mike Blake

John Bolton

John DeMartino

Stan Kucewicz

Bob Long

Steve Meszaros

Dave Montagna

Steve Moran

Tim Tkach

Kurt Werkheiser

Jim Zaccheo

1980 Statistical Leaders
Rushing
Carries
Net Yards
Avg.
Steve Meszaros .... . 61 ......... 180 .. ........ 2.9
Ed Wrubel ... . . . . .. 56 ..... .... 148 .......... 2.6

Avg.
Punt Returns
No.
Yds.
Mark Ortman . . ...... 9 ... ..... . . 20 . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Steve Meszaros ...... 5 .......... 25 . . . . . . . . . 5.0

Passing
Atts. Comp. Pct. Yds. Int. TD's
KurtWerkheiser . 203 .. 92 ..... 45 .3 .954 . . 16 .. 4

Avg.
Kickoff Returns
No.
Yds.
Greg O'Neill ....... .. 11 ......... 170 ........ 15.5
Steve Meszaros ... ... 10 .. .. . . . .. 271 ...... .. 27 .1

Receiving
No.
Yds.
TD's
Duane Frantz ..... . .. 33 ......... 4 75 . . . . . . . . 3
Mike Blake .. . ..... . . 22 ..... . . . . 253 ........ -

Punting
No.
Yds.
Kurt Werkheiser ..... 58 ......... 2137

Avg.
.... 36.8

Scoring
TD's
XPT's
Pts.
. ......... 18
Duane Frantz ......... 3 . . . . . . . . .
Steve Meszaros ...... 2 ........ . 1 ... ........ 14

Defense Name
UAT AT
FR. Int. Sack
Bob Schwalm .... 15 . . . 106 . 1 .. - .. 2 ....
Brian Greenberg .. 23
71 . - .. 3 .. - .. .
Chuck Muller .. .. 19 ... 72 . 2 .. - .. 2 ....

Total
Pts.
142
132
127

1981 Schedule
DATE

OPPONENT

TIME

Sept. 5
Ithaca
12
Shippensburg
19
Lock Haven
26
Mansfield
Oct. 10
*West Chester
17
Millersville
24 **Cheyney
31
Kutztown
Nov. 7
East Stroudsburg
14
Edinboro
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1980 Results
BSC

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Ithaca
Shippensburg
Lock Haven
Mansfield
West Chester
Millersville
Cheyney
Kutztown
East Stroudsburg

OPP.
58
42
16
14
41
42
3
28
70

Record: 1-8

Record Against 1981 Opponents
Ithaca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3-0
Shippensburg ... . ................... .. ... 19-26-0
Lock Haven .................... . .... .. . .. 25-29-3
Mansfield ......... .. ... . ...... . ..... . .. .. 32-19-3
West Chester ... .. . ..... ........ . .... .. ... 5-31-0
Millersville ................. . .. . ..... .... . 20-19-4
Cheyney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6-1
Kutztown ................................ 18-16-0
East Stroudsburg ......................... 16-31-2
Edinboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-0-0

Cover Photo: Senior tight end Doug Meier hauls in ·
pass from quarterback Werkheiser.

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