GAME NUMBER THREE...

NEW MEXICO VS. MONTANA. Sept. 30, 1961 at Missoula, Montana. (MSU's HOMECOMING)

Head Coach: Bill Weeks. (Iowa State--195l) Assistants: Ken Blue, Rod Rust, Bob Peterson and Reese Smith. Athletic Director: Pete McDavid (New Mexico--1938) School Colors: Cherry and Silver Nicknames: Lobos, Wolfpack Enrollment: "[,600 President: Tom L„ Popejoj Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Guido Daub Sports Information Director: George McFadden

Lettermen Returning: (1 8) --Ends George Heard, Larry Jasper, Larry Glass.and John Pierson, tackles Jim Bradley, John Kosor and Joe Wolcott, guards Chuck Cummings and Chuck Clausen, center Gene Scott, quarterbacks Jim Cromartie and Jay McNitt, Halfbacks Bobby Morgan, Jim Ottmann, Bobby Santiago, George Kennedy and Bob Jensen, fullback Paul Duke.

Losses: Eleven lettermen do not return. Greatest damage is in the line.

Promising Newcomers: Fullback Gary Ness, guards Bob Bouyer and Dennis Lively, halfback Herb Bradford, tackles John Stewart and George Burrows and center Ed Meadows.

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: The Lobo attack will come from the Wing-T again with the running game the prime weapon in the arsenal. An improved passing game will keep foes honest and is expected to be deadly enough to be considered a threat at any time. Santiago will again be the Lobo's number one running threat and is a capable receiver. Cromartie and McNitt all operate the roll-out well and Morgan and Jasper will contribute to the Lobo running game. Fullback Duke will be assigned the heavy backfield chores.

Line: This is the big problem in the Lobo camp. Heavey losses in the interior line with a pronounced lack of experience and size could be offset by several transfers. Weeks and staff spent the summer seeking replacements in the line but only games will tell is they solved their problem. Unless this problem is solved, New Mexico could be in for a long football season. On the bright side, wing-mar. Heard and pivot Scott will give the Lobo line considerable experience and talent but not enough to balance the losses at tackle and guard.

Overall Outlook: Weeks and staff guided their charges to a four-game winning streak to close out the i960 season. They could field one of the toughest teams in the Rockies, if that interior line problem is licked. After spring drills, Weeks and associates were sorely afraid the problem will be a real one this fall. Also, the Lobos face one of the meanest slates in the area and no weekends are available to lie down and rest. Promising sophomore and transfer help indicate the Lobos will be a first division contender in the Skyline’s last season. SERIES BEGAN: 1951. New Mexico won 7, Montana 3. No ties. i960 RESULT: New Mexico 24, Montana 7 at Albuquerque, Nov. 19. GAME NUMBER FOUR.....

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY VS. MONTANA, Oct. 7, 19^1, at Provo.

Head Coach: Hal D. Mitchell Assistants: Chris Apostol, Carl Rollins., Earl Lindley, Gerald Doman and Clint Whitfield® Athletic Director: Dr® Edwin Kimball School Colors: Royal Blue and White Nicknames: Cougars Enr ollment: 10, 000 ( approx®) President: Ernest L. Wilkinson Sports Information Director: Dave Schulthess

Lettermen Returning: (l8) --Ends Gene Frantz and Don Peterson, tackles Merrill Johnson, Val Weenig, Kent Horne, Steve Sullivan and Ron Neilson, guards Mike Conrad, Wayland Sheppard and Bruce Kochevar, centers Mike Brady, Steve Dangerfield and Dan Taylor, backs Paul Allen, Dion Frazier, Dick Daring, Jim Olsen, Bill Wright and Eldon Fortie®

Losses%■ Nine starters and 15 lettermen are.missing from: 1960*6 roster and .the. Cougars have a tough and long trail ahead®

Promising Newcomers: Quarterback Perry Ficklin, end Jim Kimmel, halfback Rick Ashmore and fullback Glenn Pond®

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENT: Backfield: A switch to the UCLA version of the single wing means new plays and blocking assignments to learn for the Cougars under their new head coach Hal Mitchell® Eldon Fortie will solve part of the problem of finding a backfield that can make the single-wing work at tailback and halfbacks Bruce Samples and Paul Allen will give the BYU eleven seasoning on offense®

Line: Kent Horne could be outstanding® Many sophomores and unexperienced talent will find their way into the BYU lineup in the forward wall, especially at ends®

Overall Outlook: The Cougars start from scratch with a new staff, new system and lots of new gridders® The team is green and the backs are used to a T offense® Eight seniors on the squad will give BYU some experience®

SERIES BEGAN: 19*+1 Brigham Young won 8, Montana won 5® No ties® i960 RESULT; BRIGHAM YOUNG ?, MONTANA 6 at Missoula, Oct. 22. GAME NUMBER FIVE...

UTAH VS. MONTANA, Oct. 21, 1961 at Missoula, Montana

Head Coach; Ray Nagel (UCLA, 1950) Assistants; Pete Carlston, Pres Sumnerhays, Ned Alger, John Nikcevich and Lon Stalwiek. Athletic Director: James R. (Bud) Jack School Colors: Cardinal and White Nicknames: Utes, Redskins Enrollment: 13,085 (Daytime and Evening Residence) President: Dr. A. Ray Olpin Sports Information Director: Harry James

Lettermen Returning: (2 5 ) -~Endo Tom Brown, Marvin Fleming, Joe Hesse, Marv Holmes, Hilan Jones and Jay Rasmussen, tackles Hank Ashby, Calvin Cragun and Pat Stillman, guards Gordon Dotson, Jeff Jonas and Ronald Manno, center Ed Pine, quarterbacks Jim Conger, Bill Cravens and Dennis McLaughlin, halfbacks Dennis Zito, Dan Spinazzola, Bud Scalley Gordie Lee and Jerry Overton, fullbacks Bud Tynes, Jim Hoggan and Gordon Frank and guard Robert Peasley.

Losses: Graduation took 12 lettermen including ends Gary Chestang and Joe Borich, tackles Tom Birch, Phil Moody and Ken Peterson, guards tom Lovat and Tony Polychronis, quarterback Terry Nofsinger, halfbacks Stan Uyeshiro and Ben Bushman, fullback Bill Howard and center Harold Warfle.

Promising Newcomers: End Dave Cissell, tackles Ed Knowles, John Reid and ransfer Dave Costa, guard Tom Corty, center Kenneth Schmidt, fullback oug Wasko, quarterback Gary Hertzfeldt and transfer halfback Larry DeGraw®

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS ° Lcs’c is ^ i960 vs first string quarterback Nof singer, and this will aiirt the Redskins „ Nagel has four possibilities to fill the gap eginning with veteran Bill Cravens who saw considerable defensive action ,year® This 13 the key to the Ute's offense and success in replacing o~singer could tell the tale for Utah® Halfback is strong with a wealth of returning lettermen including captain Gordy Lee® Fullback will be fair.

N&gel should field a good line with strength at center, left guard, xe tackle and fair talent at the ends® Depth could be a problem but yn spite of the loss of All-Skyline tackle Ken Peterson and guard Tom ovat, the Utes should have a good line® Particular power is found at t e pivot position where i9 6 0 -All-Conference center Ed Pine returns 0 Size roug out the line is good and the Utes have sneed® Some depth will come from sophomores and transfer Dave Costa.

Overall Outlooks This could be one of Utah*s finest teams although the won-loss record at seasonSs end might not indicate that® The Redskins u.ace e roughest slate in their annals with Wisconsin of the Big 10, Colorado University, Oregon, Arizona State and the six Skyline clubs® owever, the Redskin coaching staff is not pessimistic and expect their pupi o lo do some surprising this year® A good balanced offense, a tough and a ClulD vell~(irille

1901+0 Utah won 9* Montana 0® No ties® ^ ^ RESJLT- UTAH 16, MONTANA 6 at Salt Lake Citv, Nov® 12® GAME NUMBER SIX...

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VS. MONTANA, Oct. 28, 1 9 6 1 , at Missoula.

Head Coach; Don "Tuffy" Mullison (Colorado State University, 19^9) Assistants: Joe Cribari, Ollie Woods, Joe Harper and Elliott Plese. Athletic Director: Robert L. Davis School Colors; Green and Gold Nicknames: Aggies, Rams Enrollments 6,100 President: William E. Morgan Sports Information Director: Dick Smelser

Lettermen Returning; (12)--Ends John Nelson, Ron Rodeman and Bob Lavender, tackle Joe Keegan, guards Nick Kohls and Rich St. Clair, centers John Cook and Bob Adams, halfbacks Dennis Wohlhueter, Rich Brown and Bill Wrenn and fullback Ish Ransaw.

Losses: Heavy throughout the squad with 13 lettermen gone. Halfback Brady Keys is gone with kep men missing in both line and backfield.

Promising Newcomers: Sophomores; Ends Gary Scbroeder and John Swanson, tackles Joe Barda and Tom Hinton, guards Hiram DeFries and Bob Mackin, - center Paul Zenisek, halfbacks Ken hines and Ron Kaanehe and fullback Bill Beitz. Transfers (19): Ends Bob Hays and Ted Olson, tackles Karl Kurtz and Tony Lusk, guards Arnold Epps and Mark Kulmus, center Le Roy Porter, quarterbacks LeeRoy Gutierrez, Barry Carkner, Jim Kreutz and Rex Wright, halfbacks Paul Love and Terry Van Vleet and fullback Don Pomeroy. Also, end Kay McFarland with no varsity experience.

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: A heavy influx of transfers including several quarterbacks may help the Rams' running and passing game. They will use the T formation again and may go to the air more as plans call for a split end much of the time. The backfield is not exceptionally fast but capable. Again, the transfers must come through.

Line: Transfers again must come to the rescue as the Ram's line, especially the interior positions, is in poor shape. Experienced depth will be a problem although size will be normal.

Overall Outlook: The Ram coaching staff is looking for a reasonably sound and improved squad over last year's team that finished in the Skyline basement with a 2-8 record. Reconstruction will go faster with the transfers who may be called upon to carry the Aggies' big load. A squad capable of seeking the crown is not in the offing yet but on its way.

SERIES BEGAN: I9 L6 . Colorado State won 9 , Montana won 1. No ties. I960 RESULT: COLORADO STATE 1^, MONTANA 26 at Fort Collings, Oct. 2 9 . GAME NUMBER SEVEN...

MONTANA STATE COLLEGE VS. MONTANA, Nov. 11, 1 9 6 1 , at Bozeman, Montana.

Head Coach; Herb Agocs (University of Pennsylvania, 1951) Assistants: Jim Sweeney, , and Mike McCormic. Athletic Director: Gene Bourdet School Colors: Blue and Gold Nicknames: Bobcats Enrollment: U,000 President: Dr. R. R. Renne Sports Information Director: Ken Nicholson

Lettermen Returning: (20) --Ends Bill Cords and Dan Greer, tackles Bob Biastoch, Ken Young and Curt Farrier, guards Steve Sobonya and Jim Berg, center Bob Cegelski, quarterback Harry Lopsonzski, halfbacks Jack Cameron, Bill Mulcahy and Jerry Johnson, and fullbacks Mark Dasinger and Bucky May.

Losses: Quarterback Dave Alt is gone as are several lettermen from the backfield and center. Heavy damage has been dealt the halfback spot where'Sam Moore, Tommy Noien and Welles Bacon have departed.

Promising Newcomers: Quarterback Ken Christison, halfback Leon ^artman and center Gary Richter.

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: Montana State's perennial problem of a good break-away threat is back. Although some tested backs return, the Bobcat's bread-and-butter pigskin luggers are gone. Fullback Mark Dasinger is the only full-time veteran returning although quarterback will be strong. Depth could hurt the Bobcats throughout the season and injuries at any position in the backfield will be keenly felt. The Bobcats will run out of the Wing-T again this season will will rely on power plays through their strong tackles for key yardage.

Line: The entire tackle squad led by tough Bob Biastoch is back from last year’s aggregation and but one guard has left the ranks. Two starters are back at end but depth at center is a problem. Size on the Bobcat line is good as is experience nowever, overall team speed is lacking.

Overal Outlook: With a strong line on tap and a fair backfield, Agocs and staff could look forward to a pleasant season. The Bobcat camp is looking forward to improving its 5-3 -1 record of last year despite a heavy intersectional slate including Arkansas State and Fresno State. The return of many seniors will only help the Bobcats and some sophomores could break into the starting eleven. An independent school, the Bobcats are seeking gridiron glory and have the potential to put a scare into any opponent.

SERIES BEGAN; 1 8 9 7 . Montana State won ll, Montana University won hO, 6 ties. i9 6 0 RESULTS; MONTANA STATE COLLEGE 6 , 10 at Missoula, Nov. 5 . GAME NUMBER EIGHT.

IDAHO VS. MONTANA, Nov. 18, 1 9 6 1 , at Boise, Idaho.

Head Coach: J. Neil "Skip" Stanley Assistants: Bill Peterson, George Gcodell, Sid Hall and Gary Farnworth. Athletic Director; J. Neil "Skip" Stahley School Colors: Silver and Gold Nicknames: Vandals Enrollment.: 3 , 8 6 0 President: D„R. Theophilus Sports Information Director: Tom Hartley

Lettermen Returning: (20)--Ends Phil Steihbock, Reg Carolan, Larry Stackler, Kent Valley and Bill Hill, tackles Dave Putnam, Zeke Urko and John Desmond, guards Dick Monahan and John Nilsson, centers Bob Ames, Jim Decko and John Hansen, quarterbacks Rick Dobbins and Mike Mosolf, halfbacks Dick Mooney, Ron Kulm, Gene Marrow and Bill White and fullback Galen Rogers.

Losses: Four starters and 16 lettermen have left the Vandai fortress with the possibility of injuries forcing another letterman off the roster. The tackle positions where four lettermen are gone will be a big problem. Sil Vial's loss will cause problems as quarterback also.

Promising Newcomers: End Jerry Pressey, guard Denny Almquist, tackle Tom Nelson and backs Wade Thomas, Tom Morris and Ray Edwards.

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: Replacing Sid Vial at quarterback looms as the number one problem in the Vandal backfield although two lettermen signal callers return. The Idaho vacks have long been lacking speed and break-away skill but the arrival of some good sophomores may solve that problem. The Idaho-alumni contest this spring revealed several promising backs who could develop into good offensive and defensive players as the season progresses. More scoring punch expected from Idaho's pro-type T offense ■.lit.:-: Line: Reg Carolan is a fixture on one end with four lettermen and a fine sophomore in Ellery Brown to help out. The Idaho ends will be strong as will be the tackles. Stahley is noted for developing good interior lines and is certain to find personnel for guards and center positions among sophomores and converted tackles.

Overall Outlook: After two poor seasons, the Vandals face a 1961 slate that promises no easy rides. National powerhouses lie in wait for the Vandal raids including Oregon, Oregon State, Washington State and Army. The Vandals must organize quickly this fall and hope for alertness.

SERIES BEGAN: 190k. Idaho won 3 0 , Montana won 12, 1 tie. i960 RESULT: IDAHO Ik, MONTANA 18 at Missoula, Oct. 1. (MSU's Homecoming) PRESEASON BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Lettermen Lost: Starting forward Kay Roberts and reserve guard Paul Miller

Lettermen Returning: Starting center Steve Lowry, starting forward Dan Sullivan, starting guards Bob O'Billovich and Ray Lucien, guards Ron Quilling, Butch Hendricks, and Larry Riley.

Promising Newcomers: Keith Law, Tim Aldrich, Harold Peterson, Tony Dumay, and Chuck Mason.

Outlook: The presence of seven returning lettermen and several promising sophomores make the Grizzly outlook bright, although Coach Frosty Cox will have his share of problems. Most of the Grizzlies1 conference foes have shown im­ provement and several will be making bids for national recognition as cage powers.

Center Steve Lowry, who averaged lb points a game as a sophomore, should be improved on offense and should continue to do a good -job on the back­ boards. Forward Dan Sullivan, who, like Lowry, stands at 6-6, showed promise as an offensive threat last season and should improve as a senior. Guards Bob O'Billovich, Ray Lucien and Ron Quilling, all tested and proven, will be pressed by newcomers. The three veterans lack height, while the upcoming sophomores are blessed with average and above average degrees of length.

Bench strength, a yearly problem with the Grizzlies, should be somewhat improved, although a serious lack of tall boys ready to take over in the event a regular falters will again be evident.

THE SCHEDULE

Dec. 1 Oregon State at Missoula Jan. 18 Utah at Missoula Dec 2 Oregon State at Missoula Jan. 20 Utah State at Missoula Dec. k Washington at Seattle Jan. 27 Montana State at Bozeman Dec. 5 Washington at Seattle Feb. 2 Colorado State at Ft. Collins Dec. 15 East. Mont. Tournament at Billings Feb. 3 Wyoming at Laramie Dec. 16 East. Mont. Tournament at Billings Feb. 10 Utah at Salt Lake City Dec. 23 Idaho at Moscow Feb. 15 Denver at Denver Dec. 27 Montana State at Missoula Feb. 17 New Mexico at Missoula Jan. 2 Idaho at Missoula Feb. 22 Brigham Young at Provo Jan. 6 Brigham Young at Missoula Feb. 2k Utah State at Logan Jan. 11 New Mexico at Albuquerque Mar. 1 Wyoming at Missoula Jan. 13 Denver at Denver Mar. 3 Colorado State at Missoula Recommended Press Outlets

This list by no means is an entire listing of Montana news outlets, but simply is a guide for publicists. All of the sources listed below have ex­ pressed desire to be on the Skyline and regional mailing lists and the major­ ity of them regularly use the dispatches in news stories, in columns, or on the air.

Ray Rocene, Daily Missoulian, Missoula, Mont. Sports Director, Radio KXLL, Missoula, Mont. Sports Director, Radio KQTE, Missoula, Mont. A1 Anderson, Radio KGVO, Missoula, Mont. John T. Campbell, Radio KYSS, Missoula, Mont. Tom Flaherty, Sports Editor, The Kaimin, Montana State University, Missoula, Mont. Sports Desk, Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Bob Johnson, Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, Wash. United Press International, Helena, Mont. Associated Press, Helena, Mont. Sports Desk, Independent-Record, Helena, Mont. Roy Anderson, Billings Gazette, Billings, Mont. Sports Director, KOOK Radio, Billings, Mont. Maury White, Radio KGHL, Billings, Mont. Sports Editor, Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont. Gordon Spear, Miles City Star, Miles City, Mont. Bob Gilluly, Great Falls Tribune, Great Falls, Mont. Tom Kerin, Great Falls Leader, Great Falls, Mont. Don Moe, Radio KMON, Great Falls, Mont. Frank Quinn, Montana Standard, Butte, Mont. R. H. Webb, Radio KOPR, Butte, Mont. Hugh Bader, KMSO-TV, Missoula, Mont. Sports Editor, Lewistown Daily News, Lewistown, Mont. MSU'S FUTURE OPPONENTS

1962 Sept. 15 Wyoming at Billings Sept. 22 North Dakota at Grand Forks Sept. 29 Utah State at Missoula Oct. 6 Idaho at Missoula Oct. 20 Brigham Young at Missoula Oct. 27 Idaho State at Pocatello Nov. 10 Montana State at Missoula Nov. 17 New Mexico at Albuquerque Nov. 22 Colorado State at Fort Collins

1963 Sept. 21 Wyoming at Billings Sept. 28 North Dakota at Missoula Oct. 5 Brigham Young at Provo Oct. 12 Idaho State at Missoula Oct. 19 Utah State at Logan Oct. 26 New Mexico at Missoula Nov. 9 Montana State at Bozeman Nov. 16 Colorado State at Missoula

1964 Sept. 19 Wyoming at Billings Sept. 26 New Mexico at Albuquerque Oct. 3 Utah State at Missoula Oct. 10 Idaho State at Pocatello Oct. 24 Brigham Young at Missoula Oct. 31 Utah at Missoula Nov. 7 Colorado State at Fort Collins Nov. 14 Montana State at Missoula