EDINBORO
STATE COLLEGE
1968

COLLEGE

BROCHURE GUIDE

Brochure Guide............................................................

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College Directory.........................................................

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The College...................................................................

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The College's History..................................................

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President........................................................................

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Edinboro State College's Athletic Program..............

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Athletic Director...........................................................

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Head of the Health and Physical Education
Department.........................................................

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Sox Harrison Stadium.................................................

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sox HARRISON STADIUM

Head Football Coach..................................................

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Defensive Coach..........................................................

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1968

Offensive Coach...........................................................

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EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE

Defensive Coach..........................................................

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VARSITY SCHEDULE

Freshman Coach........................................................... 10
The'68 Scots................................................................ 11

Coach..............................WILLIAM CUTCHER

SEPT. 14......... EAST STROUDSBURG...........A........ 8:00 p.m.
SEPT. 21......... OHIO NORTHERN...................H____ 2:00 p.m.
♦SEPT. 28......... SLIPPERY ROCK..................... A........ 2:00 p.m.
OCT. 5...........INDIANA (Homecoming)... .H ... .2:30 p.m.
♦OCT. 12........ ..CLARION.................................. A........2:00 p.m.

Leading Candidates.....................................................

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1968 Edinboro State College Football Roster.. .18-19
Numerical Roster.......................................................... 20
Pronunciation Guide.................................................... 20
1968 Pre-Season Outlook.......................................... 21

♦OCT. 19.......... LOCK HAVEN.......................... H____ 2:00 p.m.

1967 In Review............................................................

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♦OCT. 26.......... SHIPPENSBURG...................... A........ 2:00 p.m.

The Opposition.............................................................

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NOV. 2............ GENEVA....................................A........ 1:30 p.m.
♦NOV. 9............CALIFORNIA.............................H........ 2:00 p.m.
♦Conference Games

East Stroudsburg State College................................. 24
Ohio Northern College................................................ 25
Slippery Rock State College....................................... 25

FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
OCT.

1.... ....SLIPPERY ROCK................... A...
OCT. 8.... ....INDIANA...................... ..........A...
OCT. 16.... ....YOUNGSTOWN........... ......... H...
OCT. 22.... ....SLIPPERY ROCK........ ..........H...
OCT. 28.... ....BROCKPORT............... ......... H...
NOV. 4.... ....CLARION....................... ......... A... . .2:30 p.m.

Indiana University of Pa..............................................

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Clarion State College................................................... 28
Lock Haven State College..........................................

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Shippensburg State College....................................... 30
Geneva College............................................................

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California State College............................................... 32
Coaches and Their Grid Records............................... 33
Edinboro State ... A Modern Campus..................... 34

Follow the "Fighting Scots"

Team Trainer.................................................................

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Sports Information Director........................................ 35
Memo to the Press....................................................... 36
Edinboro State College...............................................
ON THE COVER
Head Football Coach Bill Catcher with the 1968 Co-Captains,
John Mikovich and Dan Bissontz.

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COLLEGE DIRECTORY
ADMINISTRATION

Position

College
Extension

Dr. Chester T. McNerney President.....................
James B. Dronsfield
Administrative Assist­
ant to the President.. .
Dr. James E. McKinley
Dean of Academic
Affairs..........................
Dr. John F. Yon
Dean of Students. . . .
Harold 0. Umbarger
Director of Admissions
Vaughn E. Herbel
Business Manager.. . .

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

James Bowen
Fred Caro
James Christopher
William Cutcher
James DeGasperin
James Gilstrap
Al Hall
Jack Jarvi
Robert Klingler
James McDonald
Hank Mariotti
Dr. Thomas Miller, II
Paul Newman
David O'Dessa
Sam Ruvolo
Miss Nancy Acker
Mrs. Judith Saurer
Miss Ada Gustaveson

Freshman Football.. . .
Director of Health and
Physical Education
Wrestling Coach.........
Baseball Coach, Assist­
ant Basketball Coach..
Head Football Coach..
Assistant Football
Coach, Men's Intra­
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Assistant Football
Coach, Assistant
Wrestling Coach.........
Athletic Director
Cross Country Coach..
Soccer Coach..............
Trainer..........................
Head Basketball Coach
Golf Coach.................
Tennis Coach..............
Team Physician...........
Sports Information
Director........................
Track Coach................
Assistant Football
Coach..........................
Cheerleading Adviser
Women's Volleyball
Coach..........................
Women's Basketball
Coach..........................
Women'sTennis Coach
Women's Intramurals
Coach..........................

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College Number—Area Code—814—732-3301.
(The College switchboard is open 9:00 a.m.-l 2:00 p.m.,
Monday-Saturday).
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THE COLLEGE'S HISTORY

PRESIDENT
Dr. ChesterT. McNerney
became president of Edin­
boro State College in Sep­
tember, 1966. His formal
inauguration, honoring him
as Edinboro's thirteenth
president, followed on April
22, 1967.

The beginnings of the college were laid in 1857,
over one hundred years ago, when a band of ScotchIrish farmers grouped together and founded a private
normal school at Edinboro by popular subscription to
train teachers. In 1861 it was chartered by the Com­
monwealth 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 purchased Edinboro Normal School.
In 1926, alerted to the need for better educated teachers
for its schools, Pennsylvania made Edinboro a Teachers
College offering a four-year curriculum leading to de­
grees of Bachelor of Science in Secondary, Elementary,
and Art Education, and Library Science.

Dr. McNerney came to
Edinboro from the Univer­
sity of Akron, where he was
Dean of the College of Edu­
cation and was highly in­
strumental in the develop­
ment of numerous educaDr. Chester T. McNerney
cational innovations. 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.

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In 1960 the name of the college was changed to
Edinboro State College.
Beginning in September of 1957, the college was
empowered to grant degrees of Master of Education
in Elementary Education. In September 1961, graduate
study in secondary education was added to the
graduate program.
In 1962 the liberal arts degree program was begun.
Students may prepare for various vocations as an arts
and science major in the 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 re­
sponsible for its administration. The State Superin­
tendent 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.
The College stresses friendly relations among
students and faculty and informal student counseling
and guidance. The faculty is keenly aware of profes­
sional 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.
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Dr. McNerney's primary areas of interest deal with
the improvement of the curriculum, the program for
educational supervision and administration, and the
improvement of inter-personal relationships among the
various members of working groups. His concern in
this area has led to his writing of several books,
lecturing and conducting various workshops.

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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 pro­
fessional commitment.

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EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE'S
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Intercollegiate athletics play an important role in
the total educational program of Edinboro State Col­
lege. The program is so conducted as to assure whole­
some 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 football, basketball, wrestling, golf,
track, tennis, baseball, soccer and cross country. The
finest of facilities are readily being made available to
accommodate these sports.

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The most recent addition to Edinboro's athletic plant
is Sox Harrison Stadium and Athletic Field. The stadium
provides seating for 4,000 persons for football contests

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along with complete track facilities. Currently a baseball
diamond of major league specifications is being con­
structed near the stadium. The field will cover six acres
with a selected clay base infield and specially seeded
playing area.
Scheduled for construction in the near future is a
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, medi­
cal 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 pro­
gram is rapidly establishing the College as a respected
collegiate competitor.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Allan W. Hall of
Akron University was re­
cently appointed to the
newly created post of full­
time Director of Athletics at
the College.
Hall, a graduate of
Baldwin-Wallace College,
has served as Assistant Di­
rector of Athletics at Akron
University for the past 2
years.
While at Akron, Hall was
quite active in the Univer­
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sity's athletic program. He
piloted Akron's cross coun­
try teams for 12 years and guided his harriers to three
Ohio Conferences and three All-Ohio championships.
His 1963 squad held the distinction of being runnerup
to national champion 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 instru­
mental in making Akron University the site of the Mid­
east 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.
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HEAD OF THE HEALTH AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Fred Caro is commenc­
ing his second year as head
of the Health and Physical
Education Department.
Prior to serving as an
Edinboro State College fac­
ulty member, he gained his
initial teaching and coach­
ing experience at Tyrone
Area High School in Tyrone,
Pa. For three years Caro
functioned as assistant
coach of the football, wres­
tling, and track team at
Fred Caro
Tyrone High. In addition, he
was an assistant football coach at Williston Academy,
Easthampton, Massachusetts for one year while completirig academic requirements for his degree. During
this time he also served as assistant wrestling 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.
SOX HARRISON STADIUM
Dedicated: October 2, 1965

Sox Harrison Stadium and Athletic Field is located
on the northeast area of the Edinboro State College
campus off route 6N on Perry Lane.
Stadium plans provided for abundant parking fa­
cilities located near the grandstand, which seats 3,000
persons. Complete facilities are available beneath the
grandstand for locker space for both the home and
visiting teams, rooms for coaches, athletic officials,
medical supplies and equipment, squad-meeting rooms,
showers, restrooms, janitors' facilities, and a large space
for outdoor equipment. A laundry is also housed at
the stadium.
In addition to the football field, athletic field plans
included a practice area, a soccer field and a girls'
hockey area to the west, tennis courts in the northern
area and a baseball diamond in the same general section.
Complete track facilities are available and enable the
Athletic Department to initiate a full program for this
sport.
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A press box is provided for local and out-of-town
reporters and facilities are available for those taking
movies. The concession stand is located near the
grandstand.
Sox Harrison Stadium is dedicated to R. B. "Sox”
Harrison, who served as head football and basketball
coach at Edinboro State College for 1 5 years and com­
piled notable records.
Harrison coached football and basketball at Battle
Creek School of Physical Education in Michigan and
then transferred to Alliance College, Cambridge Springs,
before coming to Edinboro in 1919.

Cutcher competed in collegiate gridiron competi­
tion at the University of Dayton for four years on the
varsity squad. In 1952 he participated in the "Salad
Bowl” in Phoenix, Arizona, against the University of
Houston, Texas. Cutcher is graduated from the Uni­
versity of Dayton with a B.S. degree in Physical Educa­
tion. He earned his M.Ed. degree from Xavier University,
Cincinnati, in 1958.

DEFENSIVE COACH

Sam Ruvolo, former
head grid mentor at Cathe­
dral Latin High School in
Cleveland, Ohio, joined the
Fighting Scots' grid staff
this past spring.

Harrison is a graduate of Niagara University, Buffalo,
N. Y., where he received a B.A. degree in Health Edu­
cation in 1913. He played professional football for
Buffalo as a halfback and fullback and played shortstop
and first base for Geneva in the New York State League.

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

In March of 1966, Wil­
liam Cutcher accepted the
position of head varsity
football coach at Edinboro
State College.
Prior to his appointment
as head grid coach at Edin­
boro, Cutcher served as
head football mentor at
Central High School, Phoe­
nix, Arizona. When he as­
sumed the head coaching
berth at Central High in
1964, Cutcher inherited a
William Cutcher
team which finished the
previous season with an 0-10 football record. During
his first year as head coach at the school, his team
recorded three victories and seven defeats. In 1965
during his second season as grid mentor, Cutcher's
team reversed their record to seven victories and only
three defeats.
Before serving as Central High's grid mentor,
Cutcher was varsity line coach at Persell High School,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Under his direction, Persell was the
Greater Cincinnati High School Champion for 1952,
1953, 1955, 1959, and 1960. In addition, he served
nine years as head varsity basketball coach at Persell and
head varsity track coach for seven years, 1952-1959.
Cutcher's high football career record contains 104
victories 37 defeats and 6 ties.
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Ruvolo, who grooms the
Scots' defensive secondary,
guided his Cathedral Latin
teams to two championships
and one tie in the powerful
Cleveland East Senate con­
ference. During his 9 years
at Latin, Ruvolo amassed an
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overall record of 49-27-2.
In the past 4 years his grid teams have lost only 6 con­
tests 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 18 years in the
coaching ranks. Among various Cleveland schools in­
cluded under his past tutelage are: Chanel, Brecksville,
South High and West Tech. He also served as athletic
director at Cathedral Latin the past 2 years.
Ruvolo and his wife, Lois, are the parents of four
children: Margaret Mary, Joseph, Thomas and John.

OFFENSIVE COACH
Jim DeGasperin

Last year Coach DeGasperin assisted in the fresh­
man coaching duties. This season he will guide the
Scots' offensive backs.
DeGasperin received his B.A. from Fairmont State
in 1957 where he quarterbacked the Falcons' football
team. In 1961 he was awarded his M.S. from West
Virginia University and has done graduate work at Ohio
State University.
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He has had several years of coaching experience in
Ohio and was head football coach at Kingwood High
School in West Virginia.

DEFENSIVE COACH

Another addition to the
Highlanders' staff since last
season is Jim Gilstrap, for­
mer center at Western Mich­
igan University and assist­
ant coach at Case Tech the
past two years. He directs
Edinboro's defensive line­
men.
Gilstrap, 26, is a 1964
graduate of Western Michi­
gan University where he
was a 3-letter winner in
football. He earned his M.S
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at Southern Illinois Univer­
sity where he was a graduate assistant on the football
staff. He is originally from South Bend, Indiana, where
he attended Clay High School.
He and his wife, Linda, presently live in Edinboro.

FRESHMAN COACH
Jim Bowen

Another recent addition to the Highlander coaching
staff is freshman coach Jim Bowen.
Bowen has been head football coach at Fairview
High School in Fairview for the past 9 years and has
compiled an outstanding record of 72 wins and 8 losses.
His grid teams have captured 4 league championships
while riding 25 and 19 game winning streaks.
Coach Bowen is a 1957 graduate of Slippery Rock
State College. He also attended Buffalo University
where he earned his master's degree.
He and his wife, Joyce, along with their 6 children,
two of which are twin girls, reside in Fairview, Pa.

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LEADING CANDIDATES . . .
JOHN BALLARD, OT, 6'3", 233, Jr.
John won a starting spot on the offensive line
last year and should be one of the top offensive
linemen . . . Only a junior eligibility-wise, he
has earned two variety letters . . . Combines
speed and quickness with good size . . .
Coaches rate him as the "most improved line­
man" . . . Secondary education majoring in

DAVE BRAN DELL, DT, 6'2", 230, Sr.
Dave earned a second team spot on last year's
PSCAC squad while leading the Highlanders'
defensive line charge . . . One of the fastest
big men on the team ... Originally an offensive
guard . . . Will be working toward his third
varsity letter. . . All-conference his junior and
senior years at Fairview High School.

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AL BARB ATI, DE, 5'11", 210, Sr.
Al may have found a starting role at a defensive
end slot because of his outstanding perform­
ance in the spring game . . . Played quarter­
back for the Scots last year . . . Earned two
letters at Fort Dodge Junior College, Fort
Dodge, Iowa . . . Has excellent speed and
mobility . . . Played halfback at Ellwood City
High School . . . Social studies major.

DAN BETCHER, OG, 5'11", 185, So.
One of many first-year men on the '68 Fighting
Scot ball club, Dan was impressive speedwise as a freshman offensive guard ... His
inexperience will limit his action on the var­
sity, but he could break into the lineup . . .
Was All-City in Erie where he played for
Cathedral Prep . . . Played in Erie's "Save An

TORRY BUCK, DE, 6'0", 200, So.
A top prospect from Cleveland Cathedral Latin
in Cleveland, Ohio . . . Torry was one of the
most aggressive defensive linemen as a regu­
lar on the freshman team ... Needs only expe­
rience to capture a spot on the varsity squad
... A hard working prospect... Social studies
major.

JOE BUFALINO, S, 5'9", 160, Jr.
Battle-tested at the free safety, Joe will be the
most experienced man at this position ... A
"hawk" in the defensive secondary, he led
the team in interceptions during the '67 cam­
paign ... A hardnoser who likes to hit... Was
an All-city performer at Cathedral Prep in
Erie, Pa. . . . Tied for the most fumbles recov­
ered last year.

Eye" all-star game.

DAN BISSONTZ, TE, 6'1", 216, Sr.
A first-team PSCAC tackle last year, Dan has
been switched to tight-end where he sparkled
in the spring game ... He has good hands and
proved he knows what to do after he catches
the ball... Co-Captain of this year's team ...
An aggressive and quick third year letterman
. . . Performed as a tackle at North Catholic

CLARK, FB, 5'9", 195, So.
Bill sparkled in the Scots' freshman backfield
. . . He's tagged as a hard running back with
lots of leg power... Can be counted on in the
short yardage situations ... As a halfback at
Chichester High School in Boothwyn, he was
named to the All-Delaware County team.
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BOB BOYD, SE, 5'9", 165, Jr.
Tagged "Mr. Hustle" by the Scot staff. Bob
possesses a fine pair of hands and fine moves
... His speed compensates his size ... He has
the ability to get himself open quickly ... At
Wilmington Area High School he was second
team all-county in '66 . . . Also lettered two
years in baseball in high school.

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DENNY CLEVER, OG, 5'9", 180, Sr.
Denny earned a varsity letter last year and
proved that in spite of his size, he could get the
job done . . . Fundamentally sound with ex­
ceptional speed . . . Member of the 1964 AllWPIAL All-Stars . . . Graduate of Apollo High
School . . . Lettered in track and football in
high school.

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TOM GLOR, DT, 6'1", 218, So.
Tom has all the tools to become one of Edinboro's top defensive tackles ... He showed
steady improvement throughout his first year
... He is strong and has good size ... Tom was
also an outstanding freshman wrestler . .
Was a three-sport man at Attica Central High
School in Attica, New York.

TOM HULTGREN, LB, 5'11', 175. Jr.
A starter last year, Tom will be in contention
for one of the linebacker spots ... A linebacker
and guard at McDowell High School in Erie
... Also a fine wrestler, captured second place
in the Section One wrestling tournament . . .
A determined ballplayer . . . An elementary
education major.

JOHN GUERRASIO, FB, 5'11", 205, Jr.
With a year of varsity experience under his
belt, John should prove to be one of the Scots'
best backs ... A powerful runner who was a
starter as a sophomore last year . . . Strong
inside and effective on the fullback pass . . .
Was All-Conference at Stowe High School
. . . Averaged 4.2 yards a carry last season.

DOMINIC lAROCCI, HB, 5'10", 180, So.
The coaches feel that Dominic shows much
promise as a defensive back . . . Has great
speed and plays the pass well. .. Led the de­
fensive secondary as a freshman at the free
safety spot. . . First Team N.E.C. All-City and
All-Diocese at Ashtabula St. John's in Ash­
tabula, Ohio. Note: Due to a pre-season in­
jury, Dominic will miss the '68 campaign.

STEVE HAMM, LB, 6'1", 205, So.
Because of his speed and ability to hit well,
Steve earned freshman grid honors as a line­
backer . . . Only needs experience in a varsity
role ... Could win a starting berth ... Received
an Honorable All-State football award at
South Williamsport High School where he
also participated in basketball and track.

JIM JARUSZEWICZ, LB, 6'0", 218, Jr.
One of the top linebackers in the PSCAC,
Jim's crunching tackles have gained him much
recognition . . . First Team PSCAC and NAIA
District 18 Team last year... Makes "hitting"
a steady diet... Tied for the most fumbles re­
covered in '67 . . . Was First Team All-City at
Cathedral Prep High School in Erie ... A pro
prospect.

JOHN HILKA, MG, 5'10", 185, Sr.
A two-year letterman, John saw limited de­
fensive action last year... He had a fine sopho­
more year and the coaches are hoping that he
returns to his old form ... A tough competitor
who makes jarring tackles .. . Graduated from
Montour Joint High School... An elementary
education major.

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BARRY MASTERSON, QB, 5'11", 170, So.
Barry sat out a year after transferring from

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Allegheny College... He is one of the quickest
quarterbacks in the Scot camp . . . Will make
it tough on the competition for the quarterback role . . . Fast enough to be an offensive

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back . . . Was Second Team All-City in his
senior year at Cathedral Prep High School
in Erie.

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BOB HOOVER, OT, 6'2", 200, Jr.
Quickness and hard work are Bob's greatest
assets ... He could be one of the starting
offensive tackles this year ... A consistent
offensive lineman . . . Had a good spring . . .
Participated in football and track at Union
Area High School in New Castle ... A liberal
arts major.

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TOM MACKEY, QB, 5'11", 180, Jr.
Tom has unfortunately been hampered by a
knee injury since the middle of his freshman
year but he appears ready to go now . . . Was
an outstanding field general for the frosh in
'66 . . . Excellent passer... In the run for the
quarterbacking job ... Led South Hills Catho­
lic High in Pittsburgh.

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ED QUINN, C, 6*0", 200, Jr.
Ed was the starting center on the frosh team
two years ago, but has limited experience in a
varsity role . . . Earned a varsity letter last
season . . . Played football and baseball at
McKees Rocks High School ... A special
education major.

TOM McDonough, dt, 6'4", 225, so.
Another grad from Cathedral Latin in Cleve­
land, Ohio, Tom is big and rugged . . . Comes
to play . . . Bulwark of the freshman line last
year ... A serious contender for a starting
assignment . . . Agile, also played middle
guard in high school ... A quarterback's
nightmare.

JOE ROMANOVICH, DE, 6'1", 190, So.
Another hardnoser up from the frosh ranks,
Joe is vying for a spot on either end of the
defensive line . . . Rough and rugged ... He
should be in the middle of a real fight for this
position among several top prospects . . .
Played his high school ball at Fox Chapel.

RAY MEDRED, MG, 6'1", 200, So.
Ray worked his way to the top spot among
middle guards on the frosh team . . . Another
contender for varsity action ... His tackles
stick ... Was an All-WPIAL and AlC selection
as a senior at Springdale High School where
he lettered three years in football ... A social
studies major.

GARY ROTH, QB, 5'11", 168, So.
Gary dazzled the fans as the Scots' freshman
quarterback ... He has uncanny ability to
elude onrushing linemen . . . Picks out his
receivers well and has an accurate arm ... If
he does not nail down the QB job, look for
him at a defensive halfback slot ... A fine
athlete.

JOHN MIKOVICH, HB, 5'9", 195, Sr.
Selected co-captain by his teammates, John
has earned three varsity letters . . . Leading
ground gainer last year with a 5.2 average . ..
Established an ESC kickoff return record of
90 yards ... His 52 yard run from scrimmage
was the longest last season . . . Second Team
PSCAC in '67 . . . Honorable Mention AllState in high school.

CHICO POLLICK, QB, 5'11", 170, Jr.
Chico piloted the Scots' offensive the second
half of last season . . . Demonstrated scram­
bling and passing ability in spring practice . ..
Will be one of the leading contenders for the
quarterbacking chores . . . Possesses fine
speed and moves about quickly in the backfield . . . Named to the Allegheny Kiski Valley

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"SMOKEY" SANTILLO, HB, 5'10", 200, Jr.
Smokey learned with each game last season
and developed into an outstanding back . . .
Has speed to burn, was a track star at Lockport
High in New York where he ran a 9.9 100 . . .
Displayed many natural moves in spring practice ... His 70 yard run on a pass from Pollick
was the longest pass play in '67.

Team in 1965.

LARRY POLLICK, HB, 5'10", 172, So.
Larry has all the necessary speed and moves
to become an offensive back ... He will add
depth to a talent-laden offensive backfield
... Because of his alertness and fine hands, he
could see action as a defensive halfback . . .
Starred for Springdale High School.

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ED THOMPSON, DT, 5'11", 215, So.
Displaying excellent mobility, Ed will add
depth to the defensive tackle corps ... He will
see limited action . . . Only lacks experience,
but could overcome this by the end of the
season ... A freshman regular. . . Lettered in
football and track at West Mifflin South High
School.

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EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE 1968 FOOTBALL ROSTER

No.
87
13
73
85
65
86
50
83
74
63
43
82
14
32
66
40
20
70
75
33
67
53
71
60
41
61
24
22
64
15
11
76
54
30
23

62

10

42
52
31
45
55
68
34
81
12
21
35
72
84
51
77
25
44

Name
Arnott, David....................... .........
Baker, Tom......................... .........
**Ballard, John...................... .........
*Barbati, Al........................... .........
Betcher, Dan...................... ..........
***Bissontz, Dan.................... ..........
Blankette, Bill................................
Bonura, Dan........................ .........
*Boyd, Bob........................... .........
**Brandell, Dave...............................
Bravard, Bruce.................... .........
Brown, Kris........................ ..........
Buck, Torry......................... ..........
*Bufalino, Joe....................... .........
Clark, Bill............................. ..........
*Clever, Denny..................... .........
Creehan, Denny............................
Daugherty, Bill.................... .........
Felix, Don........................... ..........
Glor, Tom............................ ..........
*Guerrasio, John................. ..........
Hamm, Steve....................... .........
**Hilka, John......................... ..........
Hoover, Bob....................... .........
*Hultgren, Tom.................... ..........
larocci, Dominic................. ..........
*Jaruszewicz, Jim................ .........
Kerpan, William.................. .........
Kutz, Bill.............................. ..........
Laslow, Keith...................... .........
Mackey, Tom...................... .........
Masterson, Barry................ .........
McDonough, Tom.............. .........
Medred, Ray....................... .........
Metzar, Dan........................ ..........
***Mikovich, John.................. .........
Nagy, Lou......................................
Nicolella, Bill..................................
*Pollick, Charles..............................
Rollick, Larry....................... ..........
♦Quinn, Ed............................ ..........
Reardon, Tim...................... .........
Riffle, Richard..................... .........
Ringer, Fred....................... ..........
Robinson, Lee.................... ..........
Rockwell, Tom.................... .........
Romanovich, Joe...........................
Roth, Gary.......................... ..........
♦Santillo, Humbart.............. ...........
Smock, Dennis................... ..........
Sullivan, John.................... ..........
Tabaczynski, Jim................ .........
Tamasy, Dave.................... ...........
Thompson, Ed ................... ...........
Tortorice, Jack.................. ............
Wesolowski, Jim................ ...........
* Indicates Football Letters.

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Pos.
SE
QB
OT
DE
OG
TE
OC
OG
SE
DT
OG
LB
DE
S
FB
OG
DHB
HB
DT
DT
FB
LB
MG
OT
LB
DHB
LB
DHB
P
OG
QB
QB
DT
MG
LB
HB
OG
C
QB
HB
OC
DHB
DHB
OC
OT
K
DE
QB
HB
FB
DT
DE
MG
DT
DHB
MG

Height
5'10"
5'8"
6'3"
5'11"
5'11"
6'1"
6'2"
5'8"
5'9"
6'2"
6'0"
5'9"
6'0"
5'9"
5'9"
5'9"
5'10"
5'9"
6'3"
6'1"
5'11"
6'1"
5'10"
6-2"
5'11"
5'10"
6'0"
6'1"
5'11"
5'5"
5'11"
5'ir'
6'4"
6'1"
5'10"
5'9"
5'10"
5'9"
5'11"
5'10"
6'0"
5'9"
5'9"
5'11"
6'1"
5'11”
6'1"
5'11”
5'10"
6'1"
6'0"
6'0”
5'10"
5'ir'
5'11"
5'7"

Weight
160
165
233
210
185
216
199
170
165
230
200
170
200
160
195
180
189
175
215
210
205
205
185
200
175
180
218
190
160
180
180
170
225
200
190
195
190
205
175
172
200
165
175
205
205
200
190
168
200
210
215
192
200
215
190
160

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

Hometown H. S.
Coach
Liverpool, N. Y.....................................................A. Donati
Oil City, Venango Christian............................... S. Zagorski
Pittsburgh, South Hills....................................... B. Wherle
Ellwood City, Lincoln......................................... P. Tarquinio
Erie, Cathedral Prep............................................ D. Rabbe
Pittsburgh, North Catholic................................. B. Colville
Irwin, Norwin......................................................B. Scherer
Conneautville, Conneaut Valley.........................G. Komara
New Wilmington, Wilmington........................... J. Fusco
Fairview...............................................................J. Bowen
Sandusky, Ohio.................................................. B. Reublin
Ashtabula, Ohio, Edgewood..............................D. Six
Cleveland, Ohio, Cathedral Latin.......................S. Ruvolo
Erie, Cathedral Prep................................. .......... T. Duff
Boothwyn, Chichester........................................T. Apichella
Apollo, Apollo Area............................................ C. Bonnello
Bethel Park..........................................................D. Galbraith
Ford City..............................................................D. Mains
Erie, Cathedral Prep............................................D. Rabbe
Attica, N. Y..........................................................R. Southard
Stowe.................................................................. E. Pastin
Williamsport, South............................................R. Morgans
Pittsburgh, Montour Joint................................. C. Connors
New Castle, Union Area.................................... S. Russos
Erie, McDowell................................................... J. Moore
Ashtabula, Ohio, St. Johns................................G. Pushic
Erie, Cathedral Prep............................................T. Duff
Greenville............................................................ E. Snyder
McKean, General McLane................................. B. Jamison
Farrell...................................................................B. Gargano
Pittsburgh, South Hills....................................... B. Wherle
Erie, Cathedral Prep........................................... D. Rabbe
Cleveland, Ohio, Cathedral Latin........................S. Ruvolo
Cheswick, Springdale........................................ M. Lenosky
Johnson City, N. Y.............................................H. Dillar
Girard, Rice Avenue Union................................B. Vorsheck
Pittsburgh, Plum Borough..................................D. Dimucci
Washington.........................................................D. Johnston
Springdale........................................................... M. Lenosky
Springdale........................................................... M. Lenosky
McKees Rocks.................................................... G. Paihunick
Sharon................................................................. C. Smith
Greensburg..........................................................B. Williams
Coraopolis, Montour.......................................... C. Connors
Erie, McDowell................................................... J. Moore
Conneaut, Ohio.................................................. E. Hartmann
Indianola, Fox Chapel........................................ J. Casile
New Castle, Laurel............................................. S. Nan
Lockport, N. Y..................................................... J. Oliverio
Conneautville, Conneaut Valley........................ G. Komara
New Castle..........................................................L. Lauro
Parma, Ohio, Cathedral Latin............................ S. Ruvolo
West Newton, Sierra Catholic.......................... Guromen
West Mifflin, South............................................N. Mervos
Bethel Park..........................................................D. Galbraith
West Natrona, Har-Brack.................................. B. McQuade

Co-Captains: Dan Bissontz and John Mikovich

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NUMERICAL ROSTER

10
11
12
13
14
15
20
21
22
23
24
25
30
31
32
33
34
35
40
41
42
43
44
45
50
51
52

Rollick, Charles
Masterson, Barry
Roth, Gary
Baker, Tom
Bufalino, Joe
Mackey, Tom
Daugherty, Bill
Santillo, Humbart
Kutz, Bill
Brown, Kris
Kerpan, William
Tortorice, Jack
Metzar, Dan
Reardon, Tim
Clark, Bill
Guerrasio, John
Rockwell, Tom
Smock, Dennis
Creehan, Dennis
larocci, Dominic
Rollick, Larry
Mikovich, John
Wesolowski, Jim
Riffle, Richard
Blankette, Bill
Tamasy, Dave
Quinn, Ed

53
54
55
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
81
82
83
84
85
86
87

Hilka, John
Medred, Ray
Ringer, Fred
Huitgren, Tom
Jaruszewicz, Jim
Nagy, Lou
Bravard, Bruce
Laslow, Keith
Betcher, Dan
Clever, Denny
Hamm, Steve
Robinson, Lee
Felix, Don
Hoover, Bob
Sullivan, John
Ballard, John
Brandell, Dave
Glor, Tom
McDonough, Tom
Thompson, Ed
Romanovich, Joe
Buck, Torry
Boyd, Bob
Tabaczynski, Jim
Barbati, Al
Bissontz, Dan
Arnott, Dave

PRONOUNCIATION GUIDE

Barbati, Al.................................................. Bar-BAW-tee
Bissontz, Dan.. .............
Bih-SONTZ
Blankette, Bill............................................. .Blan-KET-ee
Brandell, Dave.................................................. Bran-DEL
Bravard, Bruce.......................
Bra-VARD
Daugherty, Bill..........................
DOC-er-tee
larocci, Dominic.......................
l-ROACH-ee
Guerrasio, John......................
Gur-RAZ-ee-o
Jaruszewicz, Jim....................................Jer-a-SEH-vich
Mikovich, John........................................... MIKE-o-vich
Rollick, Chico. . ...............................
PAUL-ik
Romanovich, Joe..................................Ro-MAN-o-vich
Tabaczynski, Jim..........................
.Tab-a-SIN-ski
Tortorice, Jack.............................................. TOR-ter-iss
Wesolowski, Jim................................... Wes-o-LAW-ski
20-

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1968 PRE-SEASON OUTLOOK
"Cautious Optimism”

Just how well the 1968 edition of Highlander grid
hopefuls will perform is a big question mark. For the
first time in the past two years the Scots will have ex­
perienced personnel in key positions both offensively
and defensively. What remains to be seen is how well
this team will jell as a working unit.
The offensive backs are quick and strong. The triple
threat in the backfield consists of 5'9”, 195-pound
senior halfback John Mikovich, 5'10”, 200-pound
junior halfback "Smokey" Santillo, and 5'11", 205pound junior full back John Guerrasio. All three are
varsity lettermen. Mikovich has been the Scots' top
ground gainer for three years while Santillo adds both
power and speed. Guerrasio can be depended upon in
short yardage situations.
The quarterbacking chores are up for grabs among a
pair of juniors, 5'11", 180-pound Tom Mackey and
5'11", 170-pound Chico Rollick, and a pair of sophs,
5'11", 170-pound Barry Masterson and 5'11", 168pound Gary Roth. Rollick handled the helm last season
for the Scots while Roth starred as the freshman pilot.
Mackey has been out with an injured knee for a year,
but is rated as a top quarterback. Masterson looked
sharp in spring drills.
A crop of tested defensive linemen will make the
Highlanders strong up the middle and the secondary
will also receive a much needed shot in the arm with the
addition of battle-tested personnel.
Top veteran linemen include 6'3", 233-pound
offensive tackle, John Ballard and 6'2", 230-pound de­
fensive tackle, Dave Brandell along with 5'11", 210pound defensive end, Al Barbati, and 6'1", 216-pound
tight end, Dan Bissontz.
Battle-tested returnees in the secondary are 6'0",
218-pound junior linebacker Jim Jaruszewicz and 5'9",
160-pound safety, Joe Bufalino. A crop of excellent
sophomores are expected to play a key role here along
with the other veteran performers.
On the plus side of the offense is Dan Bissontz, a
6'1", 216-pound first team RSCAC tackle last year, who
has been switched to tight-end. Bissontz was quite
impressive at his new "home" in the spring game.
Another pleasing demonstration in the spring contest
was the accurate "toe" of Tom Rockwell, a 5'11", 200pound sophomore place kicker, who clicked on 6 of 7
extra point attempts.
Indeed, the Fighting Scots grid fans can look for­
ward to the '68 campaign with "cautious optimism."
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-

1967 IN REVIEW

1967 SEASON RESULTS
Edinboro................................. 12
Edinboro.................................
6
Edinboro.................................
7
Edinboro.................................
0

Cheyney.................................
East Stroudsburg..................
Slippery Rock........................
Indiana...................................
Clarion....................................
Lock Haven...........................

Edinboro.................................
7
Edinboro.................................
6
Edinboro................................. 12
Edinboro................................. 14
Edinboro................................. 17
Record: Won 2; Lost 7.

13
33

6
19
28
30

Shippensburg........................ 33
Geneva................................... 13
California................................ 49

1967 STAT LEADERS
RUSHING
Att.
79
John Mikovich.................

Gain
438

PASSING
Att. Comp.
Chico Pollick....................
63
25

Loss
22

Net
416

Avg.
5.2

TD
2

Pet.
39.4

Yds.
314

Int.
3

TD

1

PASS RECEIVING
No.
Tom Martin..............................................................................
12

Yds.
192

KICKOFF RETURN
No.
John Mikovich..........................................................
15

Avg.
26.5

Yds.

399

PUNTING
No.
John Mikovich..........................................................
44

1701

Yds.

Avg.
38.2

INTERCEPTIONS

No.

Yds.

Bob Koleno.........................................................................

4

Joe Bufalino.............................................................................

4

FUMBLES RECOVERED

93

q

No.

Yds.

Joe Bufalino........................................................................

3

0

Jim Jaruszewicz......................................................................

3

0

TOTAL OFFENSE

Passing..........................................................................................

593

Rushing...................................................................................................
Total................................................................................................

1420
2013

SCORING
John Mikovich............................

TD
3

EP
0

FG
0

SAF
0

TOT
18

LONGEST RUN: John Mikovich, 52 yards
LONGEST PASS: "Chico" Pollick to "Smokey" Santillo, 70 yards
LONGEST PUNT: "Smokey" Santillo, 70 yards
LONGEST KICKOFF RET.: John Mikovich, 90 yards
LONGEST INTERCEPTION RET.: Bob "Tex" Koleno, 67 yards

WESTERN DIVISION PSCAC STANDINGS
Clarion.............................
California.........................
Shippensburg.................
Lock Haven....................
Edinboro..........................
Slippery Rock.................

W-L
5-0
3-2
3-2
3-2
1-4
0-5

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Overall

8-1
5-3
4-5
3-5
2-7
2-7

Pts.
243
251

211
130
83
105

0pp.
132
216
199
197
224
228

OHIO NORTHERN COLLEGE

THE OPPOSITION

2:00 p.m.

Sept. 21 at Edinboro

EAST STROUDSBURG STATE COLLEGE
Sept. 14 at East Stroudsburg..............................8:00 p.m.
Location...................................................................... East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Enrollment............................................................................................. 2,082
Colors........................................................................................ Red and Blue
Nickname.............................................................................................Warriors
Stadium.....................................................................................Stroud Union
1967 Record............................................................................................ 7-1
Conferences............................................................................ NAIA, PSCAC
Head Coach............................................................................. Charles Reese
Athletic Director............................................................................. John Eiler
Sports News........................................................................ Dr. Paul Morton
Sports Information Office........................................717-421 -4080, Ext. 7

1968 SCHEDULE
Date
Sat., Sept.
Sat., Sept.
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Oct.
Sat, Oct.
Sat., Oct
Sat., Nov.

14
28
5
12
19
26
9

OPPONENT
67's
Edinboro (home)................. . ..W........
West Chester (away)........... . .L..........
Kutztown (home)................ . .W........
Cheyney (home).................. . .W........
Mansfield (away)................ . .W........
Millersville (away................. . .W........
Bloomsburg (home)............ . .W........

RESULTS
. . 33-6
.. 7-33
.. 26-6
.. 33-14
.. 20-14
.. 40-8
.. 58-6

................Ada, Ohio
..................... 2,300
. Orange and Black
..............Polar Bears
.................. Memorial
........................ 3-6
...........Independent
.. .Arden Roberson
. . . . Marvin English
. . Monty Siekerman
634-3015, Ext. 230

Location.............................
Enrollment..........................
Colors.................................
Nickname...........................
Stadium..............................
1967 Record.....................
Conference.........................
Head Coach.......................
Athletic Director................
Sports News......................
Sports Information Office

1968 SCHEDULE
DATE
Sat, Sept
Sat, Sept
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Oct
Sat., Oct
Sat., Oct.
Sat, Nov.
Sat, Nov.
Sat, Nov.

21
28
5
12
19
26
2
9
16

67's RESULTS
OPPONENT
Edinboro (away).................
D.N.P.
Waynesburg (home)............ . .L.......... .. 13-48
Ferris (away)......................... . .W........ . . 8-7
Otterbein (away).................
D.N.P.
Findlay (home)..................... . .L.......... . . 21-26
Northwood (home).............. . .L.......... .. 24-25
Bluffton (home)................... . .L.......... . . 2-3
Kalamazoo (away)............... ,. .W........ .. 24-8
Baldwin Wallace (away).. .. .L......... ... 13-26

1968 Outlook:

1968 Outlook:

The Big Warriors have over 30 returning lettermen
back from a powerful squad that posted a 7-1 record
last year. Leading the Tribe offensively are 6'1", 175pound quarterback Bill Dukett. Second Team AllConference fullback, 5'8”, 170-pound John Pitzer, the
Warriors' leading ground gainer in '67, and 6'2", 200pound offensive end Ed Csencsits. Csencsits broke the
East Stroudsburg single pass reception mark with 38
catches for 620 yards and 4 touchdowns. Also returning
at the inside linebacker slot to bolster the defensive unit
is First Team PSCAC selection 5'11", 208-pound Gary
Schoenberger. ESSC's defensive secondary allowed
only 3 touchdowns last season and the top performers
from that backfield are returning.

The Polar Bears lost 14 lettermen, yet are returning
14 veteran letter winners. Northern will be younger this
year but will have more speed and more size than last
season. Top prospects include 5'11", 190-pound half­
back Damon Infaivi, 6'0", 200-pound end Dave
Walker, 5'10", 207-pound tackle Frank Garofalo, and
217-pound senior guard. Jack Ohie.
Injuries to top players led to a 3-6 season last year,
but the Bears still played good defensive ball.
This will be the first meeting of the two colleges in
their football histories.

The Scots jumped off to a 6-0 lead against the
Warriors last year on John Mikovich's 90-yard return
of the opening kickoff, but the Tribe bounced back to
scalp the Highlanders 33-6.

NO PREVIOUS SERIES

SLIPPERY ROCK STATE COLLEGE
Sept. 28 at Slippery Rock..................................... 2:00 p.m.

LAST YEAR'S GAME
Score
...........
...........

6
33

FD
9
19

Yardage
128
398

TDs

ESC

ESSC
33

1
6

ESC-ESSC SERIES
1967...............................................................................
Totals: ESC—0, ESSC—1.

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6

Location............................................................................ Slippery Rock, Pa.
Enrollment............................................................................................. 4,000
Colors...................................................................................Green and White
Nickname.............................................................................................. Rockets
Stadium............................................................................................Thompson
1967 Record............................................................................................ 2-7
Conferences............................................................... NAIA, PSCAC, NCAA
Head Coach..............................................................................Bob DiSpirito
Athletic Director................................................................ Dr. Bradley Keith
Sports News.........................................................................Joseph Mancini
Sports Information Office......................................................814-794-8054

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA.

1968 SCHEDULE
DATE
Sat, Sept.
Sat, Sept
Sat, Sept
Sat, Oct
Sat, Oct
Sat, Oct
Sat, Oct
Sat, Nov.
Sat, Nov.

OPPONENT
67's RESULTS
Westminster (home)..................................
D.N.P.
Waynesburg (away)................... L..............
7-61
Edinboro (home)..........................L..............
6- 7
Shippensburg (away)................ L...............
0-32
California (away)........................ L............... 14-39
Wilmington (away)................... W.............. 27-7
Indiana U. of Pa. (home). . . .L................
7-23
Lock Haven (away)....................L...............
6-26
Clarion (home)............................L............... 22-26

14
21
28
5
12
19
26
2
9

1968 Outlook:

The "Green Men” have a fine nucleus of 28 lettermen to blast off their 1968 campaign. However, the
Rockets face a strong schedule opening up with
powerhouses Westminster and Waynesburg.
Among the top offensive candidates for the quarterbacking chores are 6'4", 185-pound John Ross and
6'0", 178-pound Steve Konick. Konick gained over 500
yards in the Rocket backfield last year as a tailback.
Another key prospect is 6'0", 205-pound Jay Wagner,
converted from end to tailback. He is a bull-like runner
and gives Slippery Rock something which was missing
all last season, the big back who can pick up short
yardage in key situtations.
A successful season hinges on what type of a co­
hesive unit the group of young returnees can form
along with some key sophs.
LAST YEAR'S GAME
ESC....................... ..................
SR......................... ...................

Score
7

FD

6

17

12

Yardage
251
272

TDs

1
1

ESC-SR SERIES
ESC
1926..........
1927..........
1928..........
1929..........
1930..........
1931..........
1932..........
1933..........
1934..........
1935..........
1939..........
1940..........
1941..........
1946..........
1947..........
1948..........
1949..........
1950..........

___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___

0
6
0
7

0
6
15

0
0
0
0
7

6
0
0
0
6
7

SR
19
32
18
14
7

0
0
12
49
72
40
27

12
19
23

20
27
39

ESC
1951............___
1952............ ...
1953............___
1954............
1955............___
1956............,. . .
1957............, . . .
1958............___
1959............___
1960............___
1961............___
1962............___
1963............
1964............
1965............___
1966............___
1967............___

6
13

6
0
14
13
33

6
12

SR
13

20
6
6
33

0
0
6

6

13
13
36

7

10

0

14
3
13’
7

7

3
3
7
7

6

Homecoming
2:30 p.m.

Oct. 5 at Edinboro

.....................Indiana, Pa.
.............................. 7,400
..........Maroon and Slate
..................... Big Indians
..............George P. Miller
.................................. 8-1
..................................NAIA
............... Chuck Klausing
................Chuck Klausing
.....................Larry Judge
412-463-9111, Ext. 230

Location.............................

Enrollment..........................
Colors.................................
Nickname.........................
Stadium..............................
1967 Record......................
Conference........................
Head Coach......................
Athletic Director................
Sports News.....................
Sports Information Office

1968 SCHEDULE
DATE
Sat., Sept.
Sat., Sept.
Sat., Sept.
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Nov.
Sat., Nov.

67's RESULTS
. . 16-0
.
.
.W........
Delaware (home)...........
. . D.N.P.
Northwood Inst. (home).. ,
Shippensburg (away)...... .. .W........ .. 24-14
Edinboro (away)................ . . .W........ .. 19-0
Brockport (home)...............
. . D.N.P.
Clarion (away)............... ...W...... . . 17-15
Slippery Rock (away).. . . . . .w...... .. 23-7
California (home).......... . . .L.......,.. 20-27
C. W. Post.................... . . .W...... .. 32-24
OPPONENT

14
21
28
5
12
19
26
2
9

1968 Outlook:

With just six regulars—three from the offense and
three from the defense—missing from last season's Big
Indian varsity football team, hopes at Indiana University
of Pennsylvania and for head coach Chuck Klausing for
grid success can't help but be optimistic. The squad has
a sound nucleus of 24 lettermen returning from a team
which won eight while losing only one and can also
boast of several promising newcomers.
Both of last season's first team offensive ends have
graduated, but their places will be taken by converted
wingback, 5'7", 175-pound senior Dick Draganac at
wide end, and converted fullback, 6'0”, 210-pound
junior Joe Kovalchick at tight end.
The starting backfield has two new faces, 6'1 ”, 200pound junior Dave Smith, a transfer from Waynesburg
College, at wingback and 5'10”, 186-pound junior Tom
McCracken at fullback. They will join returning quarter­
back 6'0”, 185-pound junior Wally Blucas and tailback
5'10”, 185-pound junior Dan Cox, last year's leading
ground gainer.
LAST YEAR'S GAME
Score

Totals: ESC—5, SR—26, Tied—4.
* Forfeited.

-26-

ESC...........................................
lUP............................................

0
19

-27-

FD
4
13

Yardage
94
218

TDs
0
3

ESC-IUP SERIES
ESC
16
16
31

lUP

ESC

1926.......... . .. .
1950.......... ___
0
1927.......... ___
1951.......... ___
0
1928.......... ___
1952.......... ___
0
1929.......... ___
1953.......... ___
0
8
1930.......... ___
27
1954.......... .. . .
0
1931.......... ___
27
1955.......... ___
0
1932.......... ___
0
1956.......... ___
10
1933.......... ___
15
0
1958.......... -----1934.......... ___
33
1959.......... ___
0
1935.......... ___
54
1960.......... ___
0
1936.......... ___
15
1961.......... ....
6
1937.......... ___
31
1962.......... ___
0
1938.......... ___
13
1963........... ___
0
1939.......... ___
1964........... ___
0
20
1940.......... ___
25
1965........... . ...
0
1941.......... ___
13
33
1966........... ___
1948.......... ___
33
1967........... ___
6
1949.......... ___
6
20
Totals: ESC—6, lUP--27, Tied--2.
* Forfeited.

6
20
0
7
13

0
6
0
32
14
33

lUP
18

20
7
14
28
19
14
27

12

7
7

14
7
14
41
31

10
0
0

14
19

0

6*

CLARION STATE COLLEGE
Oct. 12 at Clarion............................................. 2:00 p.m.
Location............................
Enrollment........................
Colors.................................
Nickname...........................
Stadium..............................
1967 Record.....................
Conferences......................
Head Coach.......................
Athletic Director...............
Sports News......................
Sports Information Office

.................. Clarion, Pa.
.......................... 3,000
............ Blue and Gold
............Golden Eagles
......................Memorial
............................. 8-1
NAIA, NCAA, PSCAC
......................Al Jacks
............. Frank Lignelli
............Not Appointed
............412-226-6000

1968 SCHEDULE
Date
Sat., Sept.
Sat, Sept
Sat., Sept
Sat., Oct
Sat., Oct.
Sat, Oct.
Sat, Oct
Sat, Nov.
Sat., Nov.

14
21
28
5
12
19
26
2
9

OPPONENT
67's RESULTS
Mansfield (home)....................................... D.N.P.
Delaware State (away).............................. D.N.P.
Geneva (home).........................W.............. 28- 7
Lock Haven (away)................. W............. 26-12
Edinboro (home)...................... W............. 28- 7
Indiana U. of Pa. (home)........L............... 15-17
California (away)......................W............. 37-34
Shippensburg (home)..............W............. 36- 8
Slippery Rock (away)..............W............. 26-22

1968 Outlook:

The Golden Eagles romped to the Western Division
crown last year on the passing arm of Jim Alcorn who
is now with the Cleveland Browns and then lost in the
title game to West Chester. Clarion should prove tough
again with 24 returning lettermen. The offense will face
some problems this year, but the nucleus of a strong
defensive unit will return. Defensive standouts include
6'0", 215-pound senior tackle. Bob Gevaudan, 6'1",
220-pound senior tackle, Jim Jones and 6'0", 175pound linebacker. Art Tragesser. Top returnee on
offense is 6'0”, 165-pound senior wingback Jim
Becker.
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Coach Al Jacks has compiled an impressive 32-11 -2
record the past 5 years at Clarion and the Eagles will
fight hard to keep him on the winning side.
LAST YEAR'S GAME
Score
7
28

ESC............
CSC............

TDs

FD

Yardage

12
22

220

1

467

4

ESC- CSC SERIES
CSC
ESC
1949........ .........
6
1926.......... ___ ' 31
1950........ .........
28
0
1927.......... ___
1951........ .........
46
0
1928.......... ___
1952........ .........
8
1929...... ___
0
1953........ .........
0
1930.......... ___
68
1954........ .........
1931.......... ___
0
6
1955........ .........
27
1932.......... ___
0
1956........ .........
4
1933.......... ___
6
1957........ .........
13
1934.......... ___
0
1958........ .........
19
1935.......... ___
0
1959........ .........
40
0
1936.......... ___
1960...................
1937.......... ___
0
6
1961...................
2
1938.......... ___
6
1962........ .........
26
7
1939.......... ___
1963...................
35
1940.......... ___
0
1964...................
0
1941.......... ___
0
1965...................
6
1942.......... ___
8
1966...................
50
0
1946.......... ___
1967....... ...........
7
6
1947.......... ___
20
0
1948.......... ___
Totals: ESC—15, CSC—23, Tied—1.

ESC

0
13

CSC
35
7

12
20
20

6
0
6
20
12
6

46
27
13

34
19

0
0

0

13
7

13
13

20
6
14
14
7
7

12
21
7
7
13*
41
28

* Forfeited.

LOCK HAVEN STATE COLLEGE
Oct. 19 at Edinboro.......................................... 2:00 p.m.
Location....................................................................
Enrollment.................................................................
Colors.........................................................................
Nickname..................................................................
Stadium.....................................................................
1967 Record..........................................................
Conferences..............................................................
Head Coach..............................................................
Athletic Director.....................................................
Sports News.............................................................
Sports Information Office.......................................

. Lock Haven, Pa.
................. 2,100
Maroon and Gray
........ Bald Eagles
............... Springer
..................... 3-5
. . . NAIA, PSCAC
.........Hubert Jack
.... Steve Jacobs
,.Joseph L. Laver
,..717-748-6545

1968 SCHEDULE
DATE
Sat, Sept.
Fri., Sept.
Sat., Sept.
Sat, Oct.
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Nov.
Sat, Nov.

14
20
28
5
12
19
26
2
9

67's RESULTS
OPPONENT
... D.N.P.
Maryland State (away).. . .
Bloomsburg (away)............ ...L.......... .. 20-34
California (away)............... .. .W........ . . 9-7
Clarion (home)................... .. .L.......... .. 12-26
Shippensburg (home)... . . . .L.......... .. 13-28
Edinboro (away)................ . . .W........ .. 30-6
. . D.N.P.
Delaware Valley (home)..
Slippery Rock (home).... . . .W........ .. 26-6
. . D.N.P.
Waynesburg (away)..........

1968 Outlook:

The Bald Eagles will lack depth in linemen, but the
backfield should have depth and the quarterback situa­
tion be much improved. Of course, the shoes of stand-29-

out fullback Jim Blacksmith will be hard to fill. Out­
standing veterans are 6'0", 215-pound center, Steve
Jarrett, 6'3”, 225-pound tackle, Tom Arrowsmith and
5'11", 170-pound halfback, Dave Hoffman.
The defensive unit is bolstered by a fine pair of
junior linebackers in 6'0", 190-pound Ron Beshore and
6'0", 195-pound Bill Dreibelbis.
The Bald Eagles have 15 returning lettermen to
help Head Coach Hubert Jack add to his 100 grid
victories.

nation in college division scoring while his 75-yard
jaunt from scrimmage against Clarion and 97-yard
kickoff return against California also ranked him among
the leaders. The first team PSCAC winner gained 695
yards in 153 tries for a 4.5 average. Orndorff, a 6'2",
208-pound halfback, was the second leading rusher
with 412 yards and grabbed 18 passes for 208 yards.
The Red Raiders will be a definite contender for the
title in '68.
LAST YEAR'S GAME

LAST YEAR'S GAME
Score
ESC............
LHSC..........

.........
.........

6
30

FD
13
19

Score
Yardage
216
485

FD

ESC.........
SSC.............

TDs

1

Yardage
256
246

TDs

2
5

4
ESC-SSC SERIES

ESC-LHSC SERIES
1958............
1959............
1960............
1961............
1962............
Totals:

ESC
26
36

LHSC
...
33
1963........
...
13
1964........
33
6
1965........
7
7
1966........
... 28
14
1967........
ESC—3, LHSC—6, Tied—1.

.........
.........
.........
.........
.........

ESC
16

22
14
14
6

ESC
14
26

SSC
1957............___
20
1958............___
33
1962................ 20
27
1963............
12
8
Totals: ESC—0, SSC—8.
* Forfeited.

LHSC
14
25
27
17
30

1964......... .........
1965........ .........
1966......... .........
1967......... .........

ESC
13
35

0
12

SSC
41
26*
42
33

GENEVA COLLEGE
SHIPPENSBURG STATE COLLEGE

Nov. 2 at Geneva......................................................i ;3Q p.m.

Oct. 26 at Shippensburg..................................2:00 p.m.

Location................................................................................Beaver Falls, Pa.
Enrollment............................................................................................. -| 300

Location........................................................................... Shippensburg, Pa.
Enrollment............................................................................................ 3,300
Colors........................................................................................ Red and Blue
Nickriame.................................................................................... Red Raiders
Stadium....................................................................................... Heiges Field
1967 Record........................................................................................... 4-5
Conferences............................................................................NAIA, PSCAC
Head Coach..............................................................................David Dolbin
Athletic Director.......................................................................Thomas Crest
Sports News................................................................................ Ed Willhide
Sports Information Office...................................717-532-2184, Ext. 365

..................................................................................... Gold and White

Nickname..........................................................................Golden Tornadoes
Stadium................................................................................................. Reeves
1967 Record .......................................................................................
i_7
Conferences.......................................................................West Penn, NAI A
Head Coach
....................... .................................................. Joe Banks
Athletic Director........................................................................c|jff Aultman
Sports News.................................................................................. Bill Taylor
Sports Information Office..................................... 412-846-5100, Ext. 32

1968 SCHEDULE

1968 SCHEDULE
DATE
Sat., Sept. 21
Sat., Sept. 28
Sat, Oct.
5
Sat, Oct
12
Sat, Oct
19
Sat, Oct
26
Sat, Nov.
2
Sat., Nov. 9

OPPONENT
67's RESULTS
Mansfield (away)......................................... D.N.P.
Indiana U. of Pa. (home) . . . .L............... 14-24
Slippery Rock (home)...............W............. 32-0
Lock Haven (away)................... W............. 28-13
California (home)....................... L.............. 30-54
Edinboro (home)........................W............. 33-12
Clarion (away)............................ L..............
8-36
Millersville (away)....................................... D.N.P.

date

»

Sat.,
Sat.,
Sat.,
Sat,
Sat.,
Sat,
Sat,
Sat.,

Sept. 21
Sept. 28
Oct.
5
Oct.
12
Oct
19
Oct
26
Nov. 2
Nov. 9

opponent
67's RESULTS
Frostburg (home)........................................ D.N.P.
Clarion (away)...........................L................
7-28
Westminster (away)................. L................
0-26
Juniata (home)..........................L................
0-51
Waynesburg (away)................. L................
7-69
Grove City (away).................... L................
7-35
Edinboro (home)...................... L............... 13-14
Bridgewater, Mass. (away). . .W.............. 30—13

1968 Outlook
1968 Outlook

Coach Dave Dolbin will be particularly pleased to
greet his offensive trio of Steve Bumgarner, Ed Hammers
and Lou Orndorff among his 28 returning letter winners.
Bumgarner, a 6'0", 180-pound senior, guided the Red
Raiders' offense last season and clicked on 88 of 176
passes for 1,014 yards. Hammers, a 6'0", 200-pound
fullback was the Big Reds' leading scorer and ground
gainer. His 73 points placed him twenty-fifth in the

The Golden Tornadoes feel they're still a year away
but are quickly moving in the right direction. Joe Banks'
crew of 17 lettermen faces another tough schedule, but
the team should improve. The key personnel are young
and can use more exprience. The Tornadoes have four
fine football players in Greg Haney, a 6'0", 170-pound
junior quarterback, Joe O'Neill, a 5'9", 165-pound
sophomore end, Pete Quinn, a 6'3", 196-pound soph
end, and Mike Hink, a 6'1", 235-pound junior tackle.

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LAST YEAR'S GAME

Haney, a good runner, led the '67 club in total offense
with 320 yards in 114 plays. O'Neill led the receivers
with 16 catches for 234 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Score
19
49

ESC............
CSC............

FD

8
24

Yardage
164
457

TDs
3
7

LAST YEAR'S GAME

ESC................... ........................
GENEVA.......... .......................

Score
14
13

Yardage
356
199

FD

21
15

ESC- CSC SERIES

TDs

2
2

1927..........
1928..........
1929..........
1930..........
1931..........
1932..........
1933..........
1934..........
1935..........
1936..........
1937..........
1938..........
1939..........
1940..........
1941..........
1948..........
1949..........

ESC-GENEVA SERIES
ESC
G
0
1952................ . 19
0
14
1953................
Totals: ESC—3, Geneva—1.

1966......... .........
1967......... .........

ESC
7
14

G

0
13

CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGE
Nov. 9 at Edinboro............................................2:00 p.m.
.................California, Pa.
.............................. 5,200
................ Black and Red
..............................Vulcans
............................. Booster
.................................. 5-3
................ NAIA, PSCAC
..................... Bill Hepner
........................ Paul Ross
....................... Bob Wood
412-938-2281, Ext. 332

Location.............................
Enrollment..........................
Colors..................................
Nickname...........................
Stadium..............................
1967 Record.....................
Conferences......................
Head Coach......................
Athletic Director..............
Sports News......................
Sports Information Office

___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___
___

ESC
27
16
19
18

CSC

6
6
0
6
0
0
0
6
0

7

1950........ .........
1951........ .........
1952........ .........
1953........ .........
1954........ .........
1955........ .........
1956........ .........
1958........ .........
1959........ .........
1960...................
1961...................
1962...................
1963...................
1964...................
1965...................
1966...................
1967........ .........

6
6
0
0
0
10
19
14

12
0
18

13
31

6
20
0

0
12

19
25

ESC
7

6
0
6

CSC
14
32

12
7

19

20
20
6

0
0

13
41

13
19

21

7

0

6

26
27

14

21

0
38
7
17

14

21 *
35
49

Totals: ESC—7, CSC—26, Tied—1.
* Forfeited.

1968 SCHEDULE
DATE
Sat., Sept.
Sat., Sept.
Sat., Oct.
Sat., Oct.
Sat, Oct
Sat, Oct.
Sat, Nov.
Sat., Nov.

21
28
5
12
19
26
2
9

OPPONENT
Denison (home)..................
Lock Haven (home)........... ..
Waynesburg (away).......... ..
Slippery Rock (home).... . .
Shippensburg (away)........ ..
Clarion (home)................... . .
Indiana U. of Pa.(away). . . .
Edinboro (away)................ . .

67's RESULTS
. . D.N.P.
.L.......... . . 7-9
.L.......... .. 6-61
.W........ .. 39-14
.W........ .. 54-30
.L......... ;. . 34-37
.W........ . . 27-20
.W........,.. 49-19

COACHES AND THEIR GRID RECORDS

1926 -1965
Coach

1968 Outlook

R. B. "Sox" Harrison. . .

Nine offensive regulars are returning to California's
lineup this year from a unit that averaged 421 yards a
game in 1967. Back at the controls will be 5'10", 185pound Jeff Petrucci, NAIA total offense leader last
season, along with clever receiver Pete Gialames, a
5'10", 160-pound senior, and George Carlock, another
5'10", 160-pound senior. Also pointing up the offense
are tackles Tom Polosky, 6'0", 220-pounds, and Don
Frederick, 6'2", 240 pounds. The defensive unit, hard
hit by graduation, will be bolstered by middle guard
Larry Randall and defensive halfbacks Denny Petcovic
and Vern Phillips.
The Vulcans displayed their fire last season by
being the only team to beat Indiana's Big Indians.
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*

‘

Tie

Best Season

60

3

1928 (5-2-0)

0

1939 (1-6-0)

Yrs.

Won

Lost

15

27

Orville Bailey................

2

1

13

Robert Thurbon............

4

15

16

2

1956 (5-4-0)

A. L. McComb............. .

10

14

56

4

1950 and 1952
(3-4-0)

Loyal Park....................

2

7

7

2

1961 (4-3-1)

James Hazlett..............

4

9

22

2

1962 (3-5-0)

William Catcher...........

2

3

12

1

1967 (2-7-0)

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EDINBORO STATE ... A MODERN CAMPUS

TEAM TRAINER

Bob Klingler is com­
mencing his second year on
the Scots' staff as team
trainer. His valuable back­
ground of medical knowl­
edge is also utilized in as­
sisting with health courses
at the College.
Klingler graduated from
Lock Haven State College
in 1952 with a B.S. degree
and then ventured to Her­
mann School of Physical
Therapy in Houston, Texas,
Bob Klingler
where he became a reg­
istered physical therapist in 1954.
He received his M.S. from Bucknell University in
Lewisburg, Pa. and taught at Milton Hershey, a private
boys' school in Hershey, Pa., prior to accepting his post
at Edinboro.
Mr. Klingler and his wife, Jill, reside in Edinboro.
ROSS DINING HALL

SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

Paul Newman began
his duties a year ago as
Edinboro's first Sports In­
formation Director.

COOPER HALL—ELECTRONICS

Mr. Newman is a 1964
graduate of Edinboro where
he earned a B.S. degree
with a major 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
Paul Newman
country coach and assistant track coach at Edgewood
Senior High School in Ashtabula, Ohio.

HAMILTON LIBRARY

Mr. Newman, his wife, Connie, and their children,
Paul, Jr. and Michele, make their home in Edinboro.

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SCOTS' STAFF

MEMO TO THE PRESS . . .
We at Edinboro State College invite you to join us
for the 1968 Fighting Scots' grid campaign. We sin­
cerely appreciate your publicity of Edinboro's athletics
in the past and have compiled this brochure to assist you
in your coverage of the Scots' 1968 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
Normal Hall, Edinboro State College
Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16412
Office Telephone: Area Code 814, 732-3301,
Ext. 245

EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE
Location.............

...................Edinboro, Pa.

President............

Dr. Chester T. McNerney

Enrollment.........

.............................. 5,000

Colors.................

.................Red and White

Nickname.........

..................Fighting Scots

Athletic Director

............................... Al Hall

Head Football Coach............................. William Cutcher
Assistant Coaches.......... Jim Bowen, Jim DeGasperin,
Jim Gilstrap and Sam Ruvolo
Sports Information Director......................Paul Newman
Equipment Manager.............................. Denny Harkness
Stadium......................................... Sox Harrison Stadium
Conference................................................. PSCAC, NAIA

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