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4-4-1973

Thirteen junior players are enrolled at UM

University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations

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Information Services mo a a missoula, montana 59801 • (406) 243-2522 MISSOULA-· A total of 13 junior college football players, representing nine two-year schools, have enrolled for spring quarter classes at the Unive~sity of ~~ntana. The group consists of five offensive linemen, four offensive backs, three secondary backs and a defensive lineman. Along with 26 returning lettermen, they give Montana a solid nucleus to work with during spring practice. Graduation took most of the 1972 team's offensive interior and thinned the ranks of both the offensive and defensive backfields. The list o~ newcomers fills these voids, and represents the first step in turning around last year's 3-8 record. Heading the list of transfers is JC All-American halfback Ken Williams. Williams, a

S-8, 155-pound, gamebreaker type runner, picked up 1399 yards in ten games for Citrus

College of Azusa, California last fall. A 9.7 sprinter, Williams is a two-time all- conference selection and has been a key figure in Citrus' back-to-back championships of the

Mission Conference. Williams carried 25 times a game and handled the and kickoff returns for Citrus last season. Two teammates have also registered for spring quarter at UM.

They are defensive backs Sylvester Hardy and Paul Pedroza. Hardy, 6-0 and 190 pounds, was an all-league cornerback last year and Pedroza, also 6-0 and 190 pounds, was a second team choice at cornerback after the 1971 season. Pedroza has just recently been discharged from the service.

In addition to l~illiams, Hardy and Pedroza the newcomers are:

Mike Adams.--6-2, 235, offensive lineman; Ellsworth Junior College, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Adams sat out the 1972 season,but was an all-conference guard on Ellsworth's excellent 1971 team. Ellsworth was ranked fourth in the JC polls that year and played in a post-season bowl game. more THIRTEEN PLAYERS ARE ENROLLED--2

Greg Erickson--5-8, 170, offensive back; Everett Community College 1 Everett, 1\'ash. Used mostly as a receiver from his halfback slot last season, he caught 24 passes for an average of 18 yards a reception. Erickson led the Northwest JC league in kickoff returning

(20 yard average) and punt returning (19 yard average).

Randy Lynn--6-0, 235, offensive lineman; Spokane Falls Community College~ Spokane,

Wash. Lynn started every game in his two years at Spokane Falls. He was named to the

Washington Junior College league's all star squad as an offensive in 1972.

Bob Smith--S-11, 190, fullback; Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, Wash. The

Washington JC league's leading rusher \'lith 950 yards in nine games. Smith was an all­ and conference selection, the team captain/the ~lost Inspirational Player. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry.

Mark \'/achsman--6-5, 250, defensive lineman; Indian Hills Corm~unity College, Centerville~

Iowa. A rugged football player with the potential to be great, Wachsman will vie for the defensive end slot created by the graduation of all-conference Leo LaRoche.

Bill Grigsby--6-2, 240, offensive lineman; Columbia Basin College, Pasco, Wash. All- conference guard as Columbia Basin rolled to an 8-1-1 record and the championship of the

Washington JC circuit. Grigsby was a starter both of his seasons at CBC and is regarded the best prospect of four CBC offensive linemen to move on to four-year schools.

1\like Ladd--5-10, 180, defensive back; Golden West College, Huntington Beach, California.

A strong candidate for starting honors at UM. Received all-conference recognition in the

Southern California Junior College league last year.

Richard Border--6-2, 220, offensive lineman; Dixie College, St. George, Utah.

Dixie had a fine 7-3 record last season and Border was named to the Intermountain Collegiate

Athletic Conference's all-league team as an offensive tackle. Dave Ponzoha--6-1, 190, back; Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen, Washington. Proved his versatility last year when he moved from offensive halfback to defensive halfback midway through the season. Had averaged over 100 yards a game (6,7 yds per carry) as a in five games before the S\'litch to the secondary. He made the all-conference team at running back and so did his replacement in the offensive backfield. Kim McReynolds--6-1, 230, offensive lineman; Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen, l~ashing­ ton, Grays Harbor compiled a 7-3 record and lost a playoff for the state championship to Columbia Basin. t.1cReynolds was the team's Host Inspirational Player and second team all-conference at offensive tackle. # # #