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DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME SERIES Sept. 9 Puget Sound Missoula 1:30 p.m. 2-0 Sept. 16 Portland State Portland 7:30 p.m. 9-2 Sept. 23 Northern Arizona* Missoula 1:30 p.m. 6-5 Sept. 30 Weber State* Ogden 7:30 p.m. 12-4

Oct. 7 Boise State* Boise 7:30 p.m. 2-6 Oct. 14 Idaho* (Homecoming) Missoula 2:00 p.m. 16-41-2 Oct. 21 Idaho State* Pocatello 8:00 p.m. 12-7 Oct. 28 Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas 7:30 p.m. 1-3

Nov. 4 Montana State* Missoula 1:30 p.m. 45-27-5 Nov. 11 Northern Colorado Missoula 1:30 p.m. 1-1 Nov. 18 San Jose State San Jose 7:00 p.m. 0-2

*Big Sky Conference game Home games begin at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time Homecoming begins at 2:00 p.m.

1977 Grizzly Football Results

Sept. 10 Nevada-Las Vegas 15, UM 13 ...... Missoula Sept. 17 *Northern Arizona 25, UM 24 ...... Flagstaff Sept. 24 UM 40, Portland State 25...... Missoula

Oct. 1 * Weber State 31, UM 23 ...... Missoula Oct. 8 *Boise State 43, UM 17 ...... Missoula Oct. 15 *Idaho 31, UM 20 ...... Moscow Oct. 22 *UM 17, Idaho State 15 ...... Missoula Oct. 29 *Montana State 24, UM 19 ...... Bozeman

Nov. 5 UM 34, Northern Colorado 13 ...... Missoula Nov. 12 UM 18, Puget Sound 17 ...... Tacoma

* Big Sky Conference game Overall record: 4-6 Big Sky record: 1 - 5 (7th place) 6 5 4 9um - printing services This brochure was prepared for the convenience of sports writers and sports broadcasters during the 1978 football season by Bob Rosenthal. Permission is granted to quote in whole, or in part, any material in this brochure. Photographs or additional information will be sent upon request. Please let us know your needs. All requests for press passes should be made by letter or telephone at least one week in advance. Complete statistics are provided at each Grizzly home game. They include team and individual final stats, halftime “flash stats,” quarterly play-by-play and defensive statistics. 1978 University of Montana Football Media Guide

Compiled and edited by: Cover photo by: Bob Rosenthal Bernard Rosenblum Rosenblum Gallery Asst, editor and layout: Marcia Eidel Full-page inside photos by: UM Publications Editor Bill Sallaz Rosenblum Gallery Photography by: Gordon Lemon Printed by: UM Director of Photo­ UM Printing Services graphy Special thanks to George “ Jiggs” Dahlberg for assistance in compiling UM football records. Contents University of Montana ...... 2 Opponent Information ...... 24-26 Administrators ...... 3 History, Statistics, Awards...... 27 Head C oach ...... 4 Big Sky Conference ...... 28 Assistant Coaches ...... 5 Big Sky Statistics...... 29 Athletic Personnel ...... 6 UM Statistics...... 30 The 1978 Grizzlies...... 7 Coaches Through the Y ears ...... 31 Offensive Outlook ...... 8 Season by Season ...... 32-33 Defensive Outlook ...... 9 UM vs. O pponents ...... 34 R osters...... 10-11 Grizzly Noteables ...... 35-36 Squad Breakdown ...... 12 The Record Book ...... 37 Meet the Players ...... 13 UM Records...... 38-40 Returning Grizzlies...... 14-21 UM Media Outlets...... back inside cover New Grizzlies ...... 21-22 Composite Big Sky Schedule ...... back cover The 1978 Opponents...... 23

UM Quick Facts Location: Missoula, Montana 59812 Chartered: Feb. 7, 1893 Enrollment: 8,250 President: Dr. Richard Bowers (406)243-2311 Athletic Director: Harley Lewis (406)243-5331 Head Football Coach: Gene Carlson (406)243-5331 Football Staff: Pokey Allen, Pat Dolan, Gary Ekegren, Dave Nickel Stadium: Dornblaser (12,500) Nickname: Grizzlies Colors: Copper, Silver and Gold Conference: Big Sky Commissioner: Steve Belko (208)345-5393 Faculty Representative: Dr. Ray Bennett Sports Information Director: To be named (406)243-2522, Office

1 University of Montana

The University of Montana in Missoula is located in a sustained a high standard of academic excellence in teaching, mountain forest setting in beautiful Western Montana. It is research and service. halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. UM offers associate of arts degrees in two areas and Four wilderness areas are located nearby Missoula. The bachelor’s degrees in 58 fields. It offers master’s degrees in 54 natural surroundings offer excellent opportunities for hunting, programs and doctoral degrees in 13. fishing, backpacking, river floating, camping and other outdoor The College of Arts and Sciences, which is the core of the recreational pursuits. Two excellent winter ski areas are University, includes a full range of programs and courses in the located within minutes of the University. Several other ski life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and humanities. areas are only a couple of hours away by car. UM owns and The College also offers curricula in interdisciplinary fields operates its own golf course adjacent to campus. ranging from ethnic studies to interdepartmental studies. The University of Montana is one of the West’s pioneers in Seven professional schools complete the academic education and was chartered February 17,1893. The school program—Business Administration, Fine Arts, Journalism, opened in September, 1895, with fifty students enrolling the Education, Forestry, Law, Pharmacy and Allied Health first day. Located on 201 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel, Sciences. UM has grown from fifty students and seven faculty members The aim of the University is to provide its students with a to a present enrollment of 8,250 and approximately 450 fulltime relaxing and meaningful learning experience with the best state supported faculty positions. facilities possible. The administration, faculty and staff strive Throughout its history, the University of Montana has for this goal. BAKE

President Richard Bowers

Dr. Richard C. Bowers assumed duties as the 13th president of the University of Montana on July 4,1974. Bowers came to UM from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, where he served as vice president and provost, and professor of chemistry. As Northern Illinois’ provost, he was chief academic officer of the University and had overall responsibility for many other university activities, including computer services, admissions and records, and the library. He also represented Northern Illinois University to the Illinois Board of Regents, the Board of Higher Education of the State of Illinois, and the State Legislature. Prior to being named vice president and provost in 1969, Bowers served as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at NIU from 1965-69. Bowers received his B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Michigan in 1948 and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Minnesota in 1953. He taught at Northwestern University in Evanston, 111., beginning in 1954 and became Director of Chemical Laboratories and associate chairman of the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern in 1963.

Athletic Director Harley Lewis

Harley W. Lewis was named athletic director at the University of Montana effective April 14, 1976. He had served as acting athletic director from July 1,1975. A 1964 graduate of UM with an M.S. in health, physical education and recreation, Lewis became track and cross country coach at UM in 1966. Prior to assuming coaching responsibilities at UM, the 1959 graduate of Butte High School coached two years at the University of Portland. Lewis served as cross country coach until 1976 and won nine Big Sky titles until resigning the position. He served as track coach through the 1978 season. While track coach, Lewis won the conference title in 1972. He has been named Big Sky Coach of the Year in cross country and track, ten times. He has served on numerous national committees, worked with U.S. Olympic endeavors and coached several All-American performers at Montana.

3 Head Coach

Gene Carlson was named head coach of the Montana Grizzlies, December 13,1976. Carlson, an assistant coach and executive secretary of the Montana Century Club for two years, stepped into Gene Carlson the head coaching position following Jack Swarthout’s resignation after nine years at UM. Carlson’s two-year record at UM is 8-12 following a pair of 4-6 seasons. Carlson, 46, is a native of Great Falls and a 1949 graduate of Great Falls High. He has a health and physical education degree from the University of Montana (1954) and earned his M.S. in public administration from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. (1967). Carlson played linebacker and fullback for the 1950, ’51 and ’52 Grizzlies. He also played varsity baseball at UM and spent two years in the New York Yankees’ organization after college. He served two years in the Air Force. Carlson coached football at Great Falls High for 15 years, winning five class AA championships and posting a 108-32-8 record before coming to UM in February of 1974. Gene and his wife Kathy have five children, Jeff, Bruce, Wendie, Kim and Stephanie.

4 Assistant Coaches

Pokey Allen Pat Dolan

Defensive Coordinator — Defensive Secondary

Ernest “Pokey” Allen joined the UM staff in December of Pat Dolan begins his third year on the UM football staff and 1976. He is defensive coordinator and works with the defensive coaches the linebackers again this season. He will also work with backs. Allen graduated from Missoula County High School in the wide receivers. He is a 1966 graduate of Great Falls Central 1961, after starring in football and basketball at MCHS. He was a High School in Montana and attended UM where he earned a three-year starter in football at the University of Utah and B.S. in health and physical education in 1973. Dolan played in the earned a bachelor of science degree in 1965. He was an Grizzly secondary during unbeaten seasons in 1969 and 1970. honorable mention All-American, a team captain and most He served as defensive coordinator at Libby High School in valuable player in the Liberty Bowl in 1965. Allen played in the Libby, Montana from 1973-75 before accepting the UM Canadian Football League for three years before becoming an appointment. He and his wife Shelly have two children, Nathen assistant coach at Simon Fraser University in 1968. He was and Heather. named co-head coach in 1972 and retained that position until coming back to Montana.

Gary Ekegren Dave Nickel Defensive First Assistant Offensive Co Offensive Lin

Gary Ekegren joined the football staff as defensive line coach Dave Nickel became a member of the Grizzly football staff in in December of 1976. He is a native of Harlem, Montana, December of 1976. He is offensive coordinator and coaches the graduated from Harlem High School and received his bachelor’s offensive line. He is also in charge of overseeing academic degree from UM in 1963. He earned a master’s degree in health, performance on the UM team. Nickel is a 1965 graduate of Utah physical education and recreation from Montana in 1974. State where he lettered in football and served as a graduate Ekegren was head football coach at Harlem High School for six assistant. He was head football coach for two years at years having previously coached football, basketball and track at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah and joined the Havre Junior High School. He served as first assistant at Boise State staff as an assistant in 1968. He remained at Boise Missoula Sentinel High School from 1972-73 and became head State for eight years and played a key role in their conference coach at Sentinel in 1974. Ekegren and his wife Karen have three championship seasons of 1973-74-75. Nickel and his wife Linda children, Travis, Shane and Ashley. have two sons, Eric and Patrick.

5 Athletic Personnel

Sharon joined the University of Marshall’s job at UM is two-fold. He Montana staff in September of 1973 serves as assistant athletic director in as women’s gymnastics coach. She charge of business affairs as well as became acting women’s athletic head track coach for the men. This is director in 1974 while she his first year at Montana, coming from continued to coach her highly Stanford where he was head cross successful gymnastic team. With country coach and assistant track the consolidation of the men’s and coach for men for the past ten years. women’s intercollegiate programs, He is a 1957 graduate of USC where he her new title is associate athletic lettered in both track and cross director, and she continues her country. He earned a master’s degree responsibilities to gymnastics. from USC in 1958. He is considered Sharon has both an undergraduate one of the nation’s outstanding and graduate degree from South distance coaches. Dakota State University. Marshall Clark Sharon Dinkel Assoc. Athletic Director

This is Chuck’s second year as UM Beginning his first year as UM’s equipment manager, following 30 years faculty representative, Ray has been a of service to Powell County High professor of pharmacy administration School in Deer Lodge, Montana. Most in UM’s School of Pharmacy since recently he was head track coach 1966. He received a B.S. in pharmacy there, but he also served as football and from Idaho State in 1951. He earned an basketball coach, head of the physical M.B.A. in marketing from the education department and business University of Wisconsin in 1960 and instructor. He is a 1947 graduate of UM earned a Ph.D. there in pharmacy with a B.A. in health, physical administration in 1962. A native of education. He earned a master’s Idaho Falls, he is affiliated with several degree in education in 1965. He is a professional organizations. He member of the UM Basketball Hall of determines academic eligibility for UM Fame. athletes. Chuck Burgess Dr. Ray Bennett Equipment Manager Faculty Representative

Naseby is the only athletic trainer Montana has known. A month after his Gary has been ticket manager at UM graduation from UM in 1935, he was since 1966. Last year he was also appointed Montana’s first athletic appointed fieldhouse manager. He trainer. He was a standout athlete while schedules all events in Adams attending high school in Milwaukee Fieldhouse and at Dornblaser Stadium and became one of Montana’s finest all- in addition to handling ticket around athletes earning nine varsity distribution. He is a native of Ronan, letters in football, basketball and track. Montana and graduated in accounting He has received many honors and from the Missoula Business College in accolades during his 44 years at 1962. He gained extensive experience Montana, including the Grizzly Cup, in accounting and auditing before which he won in 1935 and his son Pete assuming his responsibilities at won in 1958. Montana. Naseby Rhinehart Gary Hughes Athletic Trainer

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Grizzlies Add Shotgun to Offensive Artillery

Several outstanding performers return to the University of capable signal callers. Senior Tim Kerr (5-10, 175) and sophomore Montana this fall to put the offensive machinery in motion. That Rocky Klever (6-3,210) will battle for the starting spot this fall. Kerr sat machinery includes the addition of the shotgun formation and more out from spring football while recovering from knee surgery. The concentration on the passing game. Missoula native had a strong finish last year and completed the season According to UM Head Football Coach Gene Carlson, the with 1,097 yards passing and connected on 51.3% of his passes. Klever offense will be split equally between rushing and passing plays. That adds another dimension to the Grizzly attack as he is a proven ground will give the Grizzles more pass offense than ever before. Also, the gainer. Last year he averaged four yards a carry. shotgun formation, an extension of the passing game made popular by Junior Bob Boyes had an excellent spring and provides proven the Dallas Cowboys, will be used in certain situations according to back-up help. Dennis Fechter has junior college experience and will Carlson. also serve in a back-up role. “In a definite passing situation, we’ll probably use the shotgun,” The Grizzly rushing game is led by senior Monty Bullerdick, a Carlson said. “Also, if we’re playing ‘catch-up’ football, we might go to first team All-Big Sky pick in 1977 and an Associated Press honorable the shotgun. It also comes in handy when running the two-minute mention All-American. Bullerdick rushed for 1,022 yards in 10 games offense at the end of the half or the game,” he added. last season. Carlson enjoys good deapth at quarterback this season with four Behind Bullerdick at tailback are sophomore Wayne Harper from Livingston, a hard-running converted fullback and freshman Bob Cerkovnik from Great Falls. Grant Kleckner, a senior from Great Falls, returns to his starting spot at fullback. Kleckner averaged over five yards a carry last season. Junior Doug Egbert moves from tailback to fullback and walk-on Richardson Moe from Poplar rounds out the contingent of running backs. The Grizzlies will run two wide receivers this season, eliminating the flanker. Jim Hard, the nation’s leading junior college receiver with 70 catches in 10 games last season, had an excellent spring at UM and is the top candidate on the right side of the line. Junior Pat Sullivan from Butte, sophomore Bill Lane, redshirt freshmen Bill Dolan and possibly junior Ed Cerkovnik, who may be moved from the defensive secondary to wide receiver, all have opportunities to win a starting spot. Marcus Fisher, a junior college recruit, will join the Grizzlies this fall and could find a home at wide receiver, or in either the offensive or defensive backfield. Junior tight end Allen Green (6-2,230) returns to his position as a proven pass receiver and blocker. The Anaconda native caught 22 passes, 6 for touchdowns last season. He is a strong contender for post-season honors. Success in moving the ball, of course, is dependent on a good offensive line. Montana’s offensive front has come along very well, according to Carlson. Under the guidance of line coach and offensive coordinator, Dave Nickel, the front five has come together quickly. Junior Guy Bingham (6-2, 235) has been moved from guard and will do all the certering this season. According to Nickel, Bingham has great potential. “He’s the best one-on-one blocker we have. He’s bigger, stronger, quicker and smarter than last season. I think he’ll be the best all- around center in the Big Sky Conference,” Nickel said. Bingham will be a candidate for post-season honors. Senior Tim Hook (6-2, 235), a starter at the end of the 1977 season, returns to left guard. Junior college recruit John Price (6-1, 230) joins Hook on the left side at tackle. Junior college recruits Mark Eickelmann (6-1,225) and Jim Duff (6-1,248) will hold down the guard and tackle spots on the right side. Junior Mike Bryant (6-3, 250), sophomores Basil Jones (6-2, 205), Brian McHugh (6-5, 230), Keith Albright (6-1,225), and a group of five freshmen will all be fighting for sports. University of Montana all-time leading scorer, Bruce Carlson, has graduated, leaving the kicking chores to a few individuals. Tight end Allen Green punted 11 times last season for a 36.5 yard average per punt. He will probably inherit full-time punting duties. Sophomore Terry Thomas from Great Falls transferred from Portland State and redshirted last year. He could take over the place kicking responsibilities. He will also be a back-up punter. Freshman John Kovacich from Butte will be given an opportunity to display his punting skills this fall. Raul Allegre, a soccer-style place kicker from Mexico is also a candidate on placements. Grizzlies Feature New Defensive Look

“Defensively, we’ll be a lot stronger at every position. Our goal is to be the top defensive team in the Big Sky Conference.” University of Montana defensive coordinator Pokey Allen isn’t setting unattainable goals with that statement. Last season Montana finished second to Northern Arizona in team defense and only two seniors are gone from the group. Although the Grizzly defense is still relatively young, it has more experience and it features a new look. For years, Montana has employed a 5-2 defense, but has now switched to a Pro 4-3. That alignment features four down linemen, two tackles and two ends and three linebackers: two outside and one insde. The defense is anchored by 1977 first team Academic All- American and second team All-Big Sky selection, senior Steve Fisher. Fisher (6-4,235), a native of Missoula, has been moved from defensive end to tackle. Fisher is a strong candidate for All-America honors. He’ll be joined by sophomore Bret Barrick (6-5, 220) at tackle. The Lewiston product has improved tremendously in a year. Three players are competing for the two defensive end positions. Junior Sam Martin (6-4, 220) heads the list of players. Martin led the team in tackles last season with 89. Junior college transfer Marty Andrews (6-3, 235) and sophomore Brad Woodford (6-1,210) are the other candidates. Ekegren will also have three freshmen linemen from Montana. “We asked our players to drop weight and add strength through our winter weight program and spring football,” Ekegren said. “With lighter, quicker people, we should be able to get to the football and make the play.” And that’s what it’s all about for Gary Ekegren’s interior line. The objective is no different for the linebackers: Get to the football. The Grizzlies have several people displaying that ability. Junior Kent Clausen (6-5, 230) is bigger, stronger, quicker and more experienced than last season. According to linebacker coach Pat Dolan, Clausen can play inside or outside linebacker. One thing is certain, he’ll play. Clausen is an “A” student and a candidate for post­ season honors. Dave Gleason (6-3,206) earned second team All-Big Sky honors last season. The junior from Missoula faces stiff competition at middle linebacker from senior Carm Carteri (6-2, 215), a starter much of 1977. In addition to Clausen, there are four other strong candidates at outside linebacker led by second team All-Big Sky choice last season, senior Scott Morton (6-0, 200). Juniors Barry Sacks (5-11, 175) and Jim Hogan (6-0, 200), and sophomore Mike Sloan (5-11,200) had excellent springs and comprise a formidable group. According to Dolan, “This is the best group of He’s also an accomplished kickoff and punt return man. He was ninth outside linebackers we’ve ever had. Any of the five can start.” in the nation in kickoff returns, averaging 25.4 yards per return in One freshman linebacker, Mike Carroll from Seattle, will join the 1977. Dunn is also an excellent student. Grizzlies in the fall. Scot Ferda (5-10, 165) and Ed Cerkovnik (5-9, 160), both of Pokey Allen’s secondary returns nearly intact from last season, Great Falls, have shown great improvement. Either could start and losing just one player, Jeff Carlson, to graduation. they could be used in the same secondary. Both played a great deal in “The defensive secondary could be one of the strongest aspects 1977. Ferda is the fastest man on the club and appears headed for a of our team this season,” Allen said. The player roster bears that out. good year. Cerkonvik, also extremely quick, intercepted four passes Junior Kelly Johnson (6-1, 190) from Great Falls returns to his against Portland State last year. He could, however, be moved to spot at free safety. Johnson led the team in interceptions last season wide receiver. He’s also an excellent student. with six and was one of the leading tacklers for the Grizzles. Another candidate in the secondary this fall is Jay Becker, a walk- Mike Johnson (6-2, 190) is the only senior in the secondary and on player last season who earned a full grant-in-aid for 1978. He can appears to have the inside track on the strong safety spot. Johnson play cornerback or free safety. John Menke, a junior, walked on this (no relation to Kelly), suffered from injuries last fall and didn’t see past spring and showed great improvement. He’ll be used at strong much playing time. However, he has come back very well and enjoyed safety. an excellent spring. Freshmen, John Kovacich and Reed Madison from Butte, will be Three juniors will hold down the two cornerback spots. given an opportunity to crack the secondary. Greg Dunn (5-11, 179) has started at cornerback since his “I think we’re a lot stronger at every position,” Allen said about freshman year at Montana and continues to show improvement. the defense. “We’ve improved our pass rush, and I think we’ll be very According to Allen, Dunn is one of the top cornerbacks in the Big Sky. tough this season.”

9 1978 Grizzly Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Age Hometown 62 Keith Albright OL 6-1 220 So. 19 Kalispell 6 Raul Allegre K 5-10 165 Fr. 19 Torreon, MX 55 Marty Andrews DL 6-3 230 Jr. 21 Seattle, WA 73 *Bret Barrick DL 6-5 235 So. 19 Lewiston 20 *Jay Becker DB 5-11 175 So. 20 Atlantic, IA 65 **Guy Bingham C 6-3 240 Jr. 20 Aberdeen, WA 77 Gordon Bledsoe DT 6-3 220 Fr. 18 Spokane, WA 16 Bob Boyes QB 6-3 200 Jr. 21 Sacramento, CA 61 *Mike Bryant OL 6-3 250 Jr. 22 Hull, MA 44 *Monty Bullerdick TB 5-10 175 Sr. 22 Anaheim, CA 85 Rich Burtness TE 6-4 200 Fr. 18 Anacortes, WA 78 Brian Caraway OL 6-5 220 Fr. 18 Great Falls 36 Mike Carroll LB 6-3 215 Fr. 18 Seattle, WA 54 *Carm Carteri LB 6-2 215 Sr. 22 Regina, SA 32 Bob Cerkovnik TB 5-10 180 Fr. 19 Great Falls 26 *Ed Cerkovnik DB 5-9 165 Jr. 21 Great Falls 47 *Kent Clausen LB 6-5 230 Jr. 20 Missoula 87 Pat Curry DL 6-5 220 Fr. 18 Billings 83 Bill Dolan WR 5-9 165 Fr. 19 Helena 70 Jim Duff OL 6-1 245 Jr. 19 Chicago, IL 25 **Greg Dunn DB 5-10 180 Jr. 20 Medical Lake, WA 29 **Doug Egbert FB 6-0 180 Jr. 22 Ogden, UT 67 Mark Eickelmann OL 6-0 225 Jr. 20 Indio, CA 17 Dennis Fechter QB 6-1 185 Jr. 21 Napa, CA 27 **Scot Ferda DB 5-10 165 Jr. 20 Great Falls 80 Marcus Fisher WR-CB 5-11 180 Jr. 21 Detroit, MI 75 *Steve Fisher DL 6-4 240 Sr. 22 Missoula 60 Rob Gilkey DL 6-2 225 Jr. 20 Sacramento, CA 45 **Dave Gleason LB 6-3 205 Jr. 20 Missoula 89 **Allen Green TE-P 6-3 225 Jr. 20 Anaconda 81 Jim Hard WR 5-10 170 Jr. 20 Napa, CA 33 Wayne Harper TB 6-1 200 So. 20 Livingston 42 Jim Hogan LB 6-0 210 Jr. 20 Lacey, WA 66 *Tim Hook OL 6-2 235 Sr. 21 Regina, SA 23 **Kelly Johnson FS 6-1 195 Jr. 20 Great Falls 24 *Mike Johnson SS 6-2 190 Sr. 21 North Bend, OR 64 *Basil Jones OL 6-3 205 So. 19 Spokane, WA 11 *Tim Kerr QB 5-10 175 Sr. 22 Missoula 46 **Grant Kleckner FB 6-0 200 Sr. 22 Great Falls 15 * Rocky Klever QB 6-3 210 So. 19 Anchorage, AK 21 John Kovacich DB 6-0 178 Fr. 18 Butte 82 Bill Lane WR 5-10 160 So. 19 Englewood, CO 28 Reed Madison DB 6-1 178 Fr. 18 Butte 74 **Sam Martin DL 6-4 220 Jr. 20 Seattle, WA 51 *Brian McHugh C 6-5 230 So. 19 Spokane, WA 35 John Menke SS 6-1 180 So. 21 Buffalo, WY 79 Myke Miller OL 6-4 245 Fr. 18 Spokane, WA 34 Richardson Moe FB 5-11 197 So. 21 Poplar 50 ***Scott Morton LB 6-0 207 Sr. 21 Spokane, WA 68 Pat Norwood OL 6-3 230 Fr. 18 Billings 53 Dave Paoli DL 6-0 219 Fr. 18 Great Falls 72 John Price OL 6-2 235 Jr. 20 Topeka, KS 56 *Arnie Rigoni DL 6-1 220 So. 19 Chicago, IL 12 **Mike Roban WR-TB 6-2 190 Sr. 22 Great Falls 40 **Barry Sacks LB 5-11 185 Jr. 20 Federal Way, WA 88 Dan Scow DL 6-0 215 Jr. 22 Great Falls 76 Ron Sharkey DL 6-5 195 Fr. 18 Missoula 52 Jon Sherman OL 6-2 220 Fr. 18 Big Fork 48 Mike Sloan LB 5-11 200 So. 22 Missoula 86 Roily Starkey TE 6-3 205 Fr. 18 Richey 10 *Pat Sullivan WR 5-11 170 Jr. 20 Butte 5 Terry Thomas K-DB 5-9 165 So. 20 Great Falls 63 Larry Wenzel OL 6-3 220 Fr. 18 Spokane, WA 71 Brad Woodford DL 6-4 220 So. 19 Missoula ^letters earned 10 Grizzly Numerical Roster

5 Terry Thomas, K-DB 42 Jim Hogan, LB 71 Brad Woodford, DL 6 Raul Allegre, K 44 Monty Bullerdick, TB 72 John Price, OL 10 Fat Sullivan, WR 45 Dave Gleason, LB 73 Bret Barrick, DL 11 Tim Kerr, QB 46 Grant Kleckner, FB 74 Sam Martin, DL 12 Mike Roban, WR-TB 47 Kent Clausen, LB 75 Steve Fisher, DL 15 Rocky Klever, QB 48 Mike Sloan, DL 76 Ron Sharkey, DL 16 Bob Boyes, QB 50 Scott Morton, LB 77 Marty Andrews, DL 17 Dennis Fechter, QB 51 Brian McHugh, C 78 Brian Caraway, OL 20 Jay Becker, DB 52 John Sherman, OL 79 Myke Miller, OL 21 John Kovacich, DB 53 Dave Paoli, DL 80 Marcus Fisher, WR-DB 23 Kelly Johnson, FS 54 Carm Carteri, LB 81 Jim Hard, WR 24 Mike Johnson, SS 55 Gordon Bledsoe, DL 82 Bill Lane, WR 25 Greg Dunn, DB 56 Arnie Rigoni, DL 83 Bill Dolan, WR 26 Ed Cerkovnik, DB 60 Rob Gilkey, DL 85 Rich Burtness, TE 27 Scot Ferda, DB 61 Mike Bryant, OL 86 Roily Starkey, TE 28 Reed Madison, DB 62 Keith Albright, OL 87 Pat Curry, DL 29 Doug Egbert, FB 63 Larry Wenzel, OL 88 Dan Scow, DL 32 Bob Cerkovnik, TB 64 Basil Jones, OL 89 Allen Green, TE 33 Wayne Harper, TB 65 Guy Bingham, C 34 Richardson Moe, FB 66 Tim Hook, OL 35 John Menke, SS 67 Mark Eickelmann, OL 36 Mike Carroll, LB 68 Pat Norwood, OL 40 Barry Sacks, LB 70 Jim Duff, OL

11 Squad Breakdown

Returning Lettermen (28) Returning non-lettermen (5) Jr. college & college transfers (8) Brett Barrick Keith Albright Marty Andrews Jay Becker Jim Hogan Bob Boyes Guy Bingham Bill Lane Jim Duff Mike Bryant Mike Sloan Dennis Fechter Monty Bullerdick Brad Woodford Mark Eickelmann Carm Carteri Marcus Fisher Ed Cerkovnik Incoming freshmen (16) Jim Hard Kent Clausen Raul Allegre John Price Greg Dunn Gordon Bledsoe Doug Egbert Rich Burtness By country (3) Scot Ferda Brian Caraway United States...... 62 Steve Fisher Mike Carroll C anada...... 1 Dave Gleason Bob Cerkovnik Mexico ...... 1 Allen Green Pat Curry Tim Hook John Kovacich By state (15) Kelly Johnson Reed Madison Montana ...... 30 Mike Johnson Myke Miller Washington ...... 14 Basil Jones Pat Norwood California ...... 6 Tim Kerr Dave Paoli Illinois ...... 2 Grant Kleckner Ron Sharkey Saskatchewan (Cn.) ...... 2 Rocky Klever John Sherman Io w a ...... Sam Martin Roily Starkey Massachusetts Brian McHugh Larry Wenzel U ta h ...... Scott Morton Michigan .... Arnie Rigoni Redshirts, now eligible (3) Oregon ...... Mike Roban Bill Dolan Wyoming .... Barry Sacks Wayne Harper Colorado .... Pat Sullivan Terry Thomas Kansas ...... Alaska ...... Squad ...... 64 Walk-ons (4) Torreon (Mx.) By class Rob Gilkey Seniors ...... 9 John Menke Juniors ...... 24 Richardson Moe Sophom ores ...... 14 Dan Scow Freshmen ...... 17

Average age ...... 19.9 yrs. Average height ...... 6-1 Average weight ...... 202

12 13 Keith Albright Marty Andrews ■ W ★Bret Barrick 6-1 , 220 6-2, 230 r / 6-5,235 Kalispell, MT Seattle, WA M Lewiston, MT OL, So. DE, Jr. # DT, So. Although knee surgery kept Keith out of Marty is a transfer from Wenatchee Valley Bret showed a great deal of improvement spring practice, he should be ready for action Junior College where he was an all-conference this spring. He needs more game experience by this fall. Keith was an outstanding high defensive end. He attended Bethel High but his attitude and size are excellent. He has school football player, earning all-state honors School where he competed in football, all the tools to become a quality defensive on both offense and defense. He has good wrestling and track. He spent most of his lineman. He was an all-state class A performer weight and strength for the offensive line. His spring practice adjusting to the Grizzly in high school. Fred Zano was his coach at coach at Flathead County High School was system, but his size, speed and quickness Fergus County High School. Gene Boyle. make Marty a definite asset to the defensive General Studies. Business major. line. He is a probable starter this fall. Birthdate: May 3, 1959 Birthdate: December 16, 1958 Health and Physical Education major. Birthdate: October 2, 1956

★Jay Becker ★★Guy Bingham Bob Boyes 5-11, 175 6-3, 240 6-3, 200 Atlantic, IA Aberdeen, WA Sacramento, CA 20CB, So. 65C, Jr. 16 QB, Jr. Jay saw some varsity playing time last Moved from guard to center this season, A junior college transfer from Sierra season for the Grizzlies, and displays quite a Guy has adjusted quickly to the position and College, Bob was a walk-on this past spring, bit of potential in the secondary. He’s a very looks like he has always played there. He is a he had an excellent spring practice and steady performer. He has experience an total center, snapping for punts, field goals started at quarterback against the alumni offense as well as defense, having earned and PATs. He is the best one-on-one blocker team in the annual spring game. He showed all-conference honors in both backfields at on the team and is an extremely hard hitter. great poise and leadership as well as polished Atlantic High School where he was coached He was a part-time starter as a freshman and quarterback skills. He earned letters in by Robert Younger. He earned 11 high school started every game at guard last season. Guy football, golf and skiing at junior college. In varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball has rapidly developed into a complete football high school he lettered in football and and track. player and is a candidate for post-season baseball. He was coached by Bob Miller at Forestry major. honors. He was coached at Aberdeen Encina High School. Birthdate: July 24, 1958 Weatherwax High School by A1 Eklund. Pharmacy major. Forestry major. Birthdate: February 11, 1957 Birthdate: February 25, 1958 14

i ★Monty Bullerdick ★Mike Bryant 5-10, 175 ★Carm Carteri 6-3, 250 Anaheim, CA 6-2, 215 Hull, MA TB, Sr. Regina, SA OL, Jr. LB, Sr. A first team all-Big Sky tailback and Mike’s size and experience will enable him honorable mention Associated Press All- Carm was a starter for much of the 1977 to see plenty of playing time at offensive tackle American last season, Monty will be a marked season and will be contending for a starting this fall. He’s one of the top bench pressers on man coming out of the backfield this fall. He job at middle linebacker this fall. His size and the team and continues to work on his rushed for 1,022 yards last season for an aver­ quickness make him an outstanding prospect. technique. He attended Hull High School and age of 102.2 yards a game. He ranked second He was an all-conference choice and most was coached by Bill Farrington. in the Big Sky and 13th in the nation in rushing. valuable player at Porterville, J.C. in 1976, Recreation major. He was coached by Hal Sherbeck, a former before coming to Montana. His junior college Birthdate: May 8, 1956 Grizzly player, at Fullerton J.C. Monty is once coach was Don Kloppenburg. again a candidate for All-America honors. Recreation major. Recreation major. Birthdate: July 17, 1956 Birthdate: June 30,1956

★Ed Cerkovnik ★Kent Clausen 5-9, 165 Bill Dolan 6-5, 230 Great Falls, MT 5-9, 165 Missoula, MT CB, Jr. Helena, MT LB, Jr. 26 WR, Fr. 47 Ed has great quickness and utilized his 83 Kent is bigger, stronger, quicker, and more outstanding leaping ability last season to A very competitive and intense athlete, Bill experienced than last year. A starter most of intercept four passes against Portland State, a should see action this year after redshirting his sophomore season at outside linebacker, single game record at UM. While seeing quite a last season because of an injury. In 1976 he Kent can play inside or outside. He’s a definite bit of playing time last season at cornerback, was a class AA first team all-state receiver and starter at linebacker this fall. Kent is a 3.57 Ed may also see some time at wide receiver this defensive back. His coach at Helena Capital student and a candidate for post-season season. He was a walk-on candidate last year High School was Tim Dennison. honors. He attended Roncalli High School in but earned himself a full-grant-in-aid. He is an Health, Physical Education major. Aberdeen, S.D. and was coached there by excellent student at UM with a 3.86 GPA, the Birthdate: March 25, 1959 Francis Zachar. highest grade point average on the team this General Studies. year. Birthdate: December 6, 1957 Political Science-History major. Birthdate: June 2, 1957

15 Jim Duff ★★Greg Dunn ★★Doug Egbert 6-1, 245 5-10, 180 6-0, 180 Chicago, IL Medical Lake, WA Ogden, UT 70OL, Jr. 25CB, Jr. 29FB, Jr. Jim played junior college ball at College of Greg averaged 25.4 yards per kickoff return Doug moves from tailback to fullback this the Desert in Palm Beach, California. He was last season and led the Big Sky in that year. A strong running back and a good a first team all-conference choice there and category. His average was also ninth best in blocker, he performed very well at his new coached by Ray Adams. He came to UM last the nation. He has been a starting cornerback spot this past spring. Teamed with Grant spring and showed very well during spring since his freshman year and shows continued Kleckner, the Grizzlies have two proven drills. He should hold down the starting right improvement. Greg is an excellent student veterans at fullback. As a freshman in 1975, tackle spot this fall. He is very quick and a with a 3.47 GPA. He’s also a smart football Doug broke an 80-yard touchdown run solid blocker. He played high school ball at player. He will be a candidate for post-season against Weber State in his hometown of Oak Park in Oak Park, Illinois. honors this fall. He was coached by Robert Ogden. He attended Ben Lomond High General Studies. Jundt at Medical Lake High School. School where he was coached by Craig Business major. Boyer. Birthdate: July 11, 1958 Business Management major. Birthdate: July 2, 1956

Mark Eickelmann Dennis Fechter ★ ★Scot Ferda 6-0, 225 6-1, 185 5-10, 167 Indio, CA Napa, CA Great Falls, MT OL, Jr. QB, Jr. CB, Jr. Mark lettered in football and track at Dennis is a walk-on candidate. He attended Scot was a starting cornerback last year College of the Desert. His football coach was Napa College where he lettered in football, following a freshman year that included Ray Adams. At UM he should start at basketball and baseball. He earned 14 high several starts at corner. He’s one of the fastest offensive guard joining his teammate from school letters, in football, basketball, baseball men on the team this season and was an junior college, Jim Duff. Mark earned all­ and track, Dennis is coming off knee surgery outstanding track competitor in high school, conference, all-state and honorable mention following the 1977 football season. He has and as a freshman at UM. He’s a 9.9 sprinter JC All-American honors at College of the displayed a strong throwing arm and good and a quality high hurdler. Scot attended Desert. He earned all-conference and all­ potential at Montana. Great Falls High School where he was county recognition at Indio High School. Physical Education major. coached by Mick Delaney. Political Science-History major. Birthdate: September 20, 1957 Physical Therapy major. Birthdate: December 3, 1957 Birthdate: April 2, 1958

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j ★Steve Fisher ★★Dave Gleason ★★Allen Green 6-4, 230 6-3, 205 6-3, 225 Missoula, MT Missoula, MT Anaconda, MT DT, Sr. LB, Jr. TE, Jr. Steve has three years of varsity football Dave was one of the top tacklers for Allen will be one of the best, if not the best, behind him, and looks forward to his last sea­ Montana’s defense last season as a tight end in the Big Sky this season. He’s an son playing collegiate football. He played for sophomore. He started quite a bit at middle excellent blocker and a proven pass receiver two seasons at Washington State and red- linebacker and will be battling for a starting (22 catches, 6 for touchdowns last season). shirted a season. Last season he was one of spot this fall. He was named Big Sky defensive He displayed his breakaway speed last season the leading tacklers for UM, earned second player-of-the week early last fall and earned when he scampered 61-yards on a touchdown team all-Big Sky honors and first team Aca­ second team all-Big Sky honors at the end of catch against Idaho. He’s a fine all-around ath­ demic All-America honors. He carries a 3.77 the 1977 campaign. Dave is a natural football lete earning all-state recognition in both foot­ average in economics. Steve was coached at player with a great head for the game. He’s a ball and basketball at Anaconda High School. Sentinel High School by Gary Ekegren. Steve very hard hitter. Gary Trenary was his coach His football coach there was Jim Kelly. is a candidate for post-season honors. at Hellgate High School Health, Physical Education major. Economics major. General Studies. Birthdate: November 3, 1957 Birthdate: July 16, 1956 Birthdate: March 10, 1958

Jim Hard Wayne Harper Jim Hogan 5-10, 170 6-1 , 200 6-0, 210 Napa, CA Livingston, MT Lacey, WA WR, Jr. TB, So. LB, Jr. Jim led the nation in pass receiving at the Wayne is coming off a redshirt season at Jim has fully recovered from injuries that junior college level last season. He caught 70 UM. He was forced to sit out last year because kept him sidelined last year and has proven his passes in 10 games at Napa Junior College of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. ability to play linebacker. He should see quite where he teammed up with QB Dennis He is fully recovered now and had a good a bit of action this fall. He has good strength Fechter, also with the Grizzlies. He earned spring. He has been switched from fullback to and speed (4.8 in the 40) and is a valuable honorable mention all-America, first team all- tailback and appears very comfortable at his performer at outside linebacker. Jim lettered state and all-conference. Jim also lettered in new position. He continues to make progress in football and track at Timberline High basketball and baseball at Napa High School as a runner and blocker. Wayne gained 1,368 School where his football coach was Dewey where he was coached by Keith Orr. He yards rushing during his senior year at Park Allen. showed great progress this past spring at UM County High School. His coach there was Physical Education major. and should start at one wide receiver spot this Frank Schoonover. Birthdate: October 18, 1957 fall. He is a very intelligent, dedicated athlete. Business Administration and Math major. Education major. Birthdate: October 20, 1957 Birthdate: June 25, 1958 17 ★Tim Hook ★★Kelly Johnson ★Mike Johnson 6-2, 235 6-1, 195 6-2, 190 Regina, SA Great Falls, MT North Bend, OR OL, Sr. FS, Jr. SS, Sr. Tim is the only senior on the offensive line. Kelly led the Grizzlies in interceptions last Mike was plagued by injuries last season, He saw quite a bit of playing time last season season with six. He was second in the Big Sky forcing him to see limited action. He should be and started for most of the last half of 1977. in that category. He has developed into an one of the defensive leaders this fall, and will He’s the number one offensive guard this fall. outstanding free safety. Kelly set a school and start at strong safety. He came to UM last sea­ He’s a hard worker and a dedicated weight conference record last season by returning an son following two years at Mt. Hood Commu­ lifter. He came to UM last season following a interception 90-yards for a touchdown against nity College where he was coached by Marv season at Simon Fraser and a season at Portland State. With another big year, Kelly Hiebert. He attended North Bend High Porterville JC where he was coached by Don will be a candidate for Big Sky honors. He at­ School where he lettered in football, Kloppenburg. He attended Cambell High tended Great Falls High where he was basketball and baseball. His father, Howie School in Regina. coached by Mick Delaney. Johnson, was his football coach there and is a Philosophy major. Business Finance major. former Grizzly football player. Birthdate: September 27, 1957 Birthdate: November 13, 1957 English major. Birthdate: September 3, 1957

★Basil Jones ^Tim Kerr ★ ★Grant Kleckner 6-3, 205 5-10, 175 6-0, 200 Spokane, WA Missoula, MT Great Falls, MT OL, So. QB, Sr. FB, Sr. Basil has made great strides since coming to Tim had an outstanding season in 1977, Grant returns as the starting fullback for UM last year. He has excellent quickness and earning the starting quarterback job after the second straight year. As a sophomore, technique. Basil will be pushing for a starting walking-on.n Last winter he underwent knee Grant started at tight end for the Grizzlies. job at offensive guard. He earned all-city surgery and did not compete in spring foot­ Before that, he was starting fullback at honors at Shadle Park High where he was ball. He is now fully recovered. He passed for Montana Tech and led the Frontier coached by Gary Davis. He competed in 1,097 yards and completed 51.3% of his passes Conference in rushing his freshman season. football and wrestling at Shadle Park. in 1977. He holds several single game passing Last year, he averaged over five yards a carry. General Studies. records, all set against Montana State last He is also a proven pass receiving threat. He Birthdate: March 8, 1959 season including 291 yards passing in that was a football and track letterman at Great game. He was an all-state quarterback at Falls High where he was coached by Gene Sentinel where he was coached by Gene Carlson. Leonard. Business Management major. Recreation major. Birthdate: February 26, 1956 Birthdate: August 19, 1956 18 ★Rocky Klever Bill Lane ★★Sam Martin 6-3, 210 5-10, 160 6-4, 220 Anchorage, AK Englewood, CO Shelton, WA QB, So. WR, So. DL, Jr. A native of Portland, OR, Rocky attended Bill is a very dedicated, hard-working Sam showed great improvement over the high school in Anchorage. He performed with athlete. He displayed his talents in high school past year and started every game in 1977. He surprising poise and maturity last season where he earned numerous area and state led the team in tackles with 89. He has in­ when forced into a starting role at accolades. He caught 27 passes for 679 yards creased his strength and speed, and slimmed quarterback. He will be contending for the during his senior year. He was also a fine track down since last season. He promises to have starting spot once again this season after an performer at Cherry Creek. His football an even better year in 1978 with improved outstanding spring practice. He has excellent coach at Cherry Creek was Fred Tesone. technique against the pass and rush. Sam size and speed, throws the ball very well and is Forestry major. comes from an active football family. Both his an exceptional runner. His coach at West Birthdate: June 14, 1959 older brother and his father had fine football Anchorage was Don Larsen. careers. Sam attended Shelton High School Business Administration major. where he was coached by Jack Stark. Birthdate: July 10, 1959 Accounting major. Birthdate: September 16, 1958

★Brian McHugh ★★★Scott Morton m m John Price 6-5, 230 Spokane, WA r / • M 6-2,235 Spokane, WA 6-0, 207 M Topeka, KS C, So. LB, Sr. § m m o l , jr. Brian has been moved from tackle to center Scott is the only three-year letterman on the John was an honorable mention All- and should see some playing time, mostly in a Grizzly squad this season. With his American at Coffeyville Junior in Kansas last back-up role. He has made the transition quite experience, he will be one of the leaders this year. He also garnered first team all­ well and with experience should become a fine fall. He has been a starter the past two conference recognition. He’ll be a starter for center. He earned letters in both football and seasons, has great quickness and balance. the Grizzlies this fall at offensive tackle. He basketball at Gonzaga Prep where he was Scott was a second team all-Big Sky selection has great quickness for the position, is a good coached by Don Anderson. Brian is used to last season at outside linebacker. He’s also an pass blocker and a smart ball player. He playing on winning teams as both his football excellent wrestler and went to NCAA attended Highland Park High School where and basketball teams in 1976 were city and competition at 190 pounds last spring. Scott he earned letters in football and track. He was regional champs. was coached by Gary Davis at Shadle Park given all-state and all-conference recognition. General Studies. High School. His coach there was Warren Dobry. Birthdate: October 24, 1958 History and Political Science major. Physical Education major. Birthdate: October 10, 1956 Birthdate: August 8, 1958

19 ★Arnic Rigoni ★★Mike Roban ★★Barry Sacks 6-1 , 220 6-2, 190 5-11, 185 Chicago, IL Great Falls, MT Federal Way, WA DL, So. TB-WR, Sr. LB, Jr. Arnie has good strength and quickness. He Mike will switch to either tailback or wide Barry is one of the smallest linebackers on should see playing time this fall. He’s a very receive^ this fall after playing quarterback. the team but certainly one of the most intense. dedicated player and a good athlete. He Mike has been bothered by a shoulder injury He has shown great improvement over the played football and wrestled at Curies High that kept him out of spring practice. He hopes past year and will see quite a bit of playing time School. He was an all-area and all-conference to find a home elsewhere to utilize his football in the fall. He has excellent speed and hits very football player and a fourth place finisher in knowledge and ability. He’s a fine all-around hard. He played football and baseball in high the city wrestling tournament, competing at athlete and was one of Montana’s outstanding school, won area recognition in football and heavyweight. Pete Hester was his football prep football players at Great Falls High captained the team as a junior and senior. His coach at Curie. where he was coached by Gene Carlson. coach at Federal Way was Doug Patrick. General Studies. Accounting major. Physical Education major. Birthdate: June 7, 1959 Birthdate: March 7, 1956 Birthdate: November 24, 1957

Dan Scow Mike Sloan ★Pat Sullivan 6-0, 215 5-11, 200 5-11, 170 Great Falls, MT Missoula, MT Butte, MT DL, Jr. LB, So. WR, Jr. Dan walked-on this past spring, bringing Mike has been moved from nose guard to Pat moved from quarterback to wide with him a tremendous attitude and desire. He outside linebacker, giving Montana needed receiver last season and has adjusted to his worked very hard during spring drills and depth. He is an intense, aggressive new position quickly. Pat is a very consistent made a great deal of improvement. He should competitor, who is probably the best “second performer who always gives 100%. He’ll be see playing time this fall on the defensive line. effort” player on the team. He has a great used on specialty teams as well as at wide He attended Great Falls High School, earning ability to be around the football. Mike receiver. He earned letters in football, letters in football, wrestling and track. Gene competed in football and wrestling at Hellgate basketball, track and golf at Butte High Carlson was his coach in high school. Dan is High School. He served in the Marine Corps. School where he was coached by Dan Peters. married. His wife’s name is Chris. His football coach was Gary Trenary. He earned all-state honors as a senior at Butte Education major. Physical Education major. High. Birthdate: September 9, 1956 Birthdate: September 23, 1955 Business major. Birthdate: November 6, 1957

20 Terry Thomas Brad Woodford 5-9, 165 6-4, 220 Great Falls, MT Missoula, MT 5 K-DB,So. 71 DL, So. Terry will help the Grizzlies most this fall as Brad is a very steady performer and has a kicking specialist. He had a fine spring good technique for the defensive line. He kicking field goals and PATs. He has good should see playing time this season and has a accuracy but needs to continue working on bright future with the Grizzlies. Brad earned his long range kicking. He can also play all-state and all-conference consideration at defensive back and back-up Allen Green’s Missoula Sentinel High School where he was punting. Terry attended Portland State for coached by Gary Ekegren. He is able to play one season, redshirted, then came out last both offense and defense. spring for football at UM. His football coach Accounting major. at Great Falls High was Mick Delaney. October 15, 1958 Business Education major. Birthdate: March 13, 1958

Meet the New Grizzlies

Raul Allegre Brian Caraway 5-10, 165, Torreon, MX, K, Fr. 6-5, 220, Great Falls, MT, OL, Fr. Raul, a native of Torreon, Mexico, was a foreign exchange student Brian attended C.M. Russell High School where he lettered in last year at Shelton High School in Washington. He could help the football and track. His football coach was Jack Johnson. He earned all­ Grizzly kicking game immediately with his long range ability on conference and all-state recognition. He has great size and potential on placements. He’s a soccer style kicker. He’s a straight “A” high school the offensive line. student6 and is tri-lingual. His father is a civil engineer in Mexico. Buisness major. Birthdate: April 5, 1960 Physics and Math major. Birthdate: June 15, 1959

Mike Carroll ^ ^ Gordon Bledsoe 6-3, 215, Seattle, WA, LB, Fr. / / 6-3, 220, Spokane, WA, OL, Fr. Mike earned first team recognition in the North Puget Sound league. His football coach at Evergreen Senior High School was Gary Ganyon. As an offensive lineman for Central Valley High School in Spokane, He lettered in both football and basketball and captained the 1977 Gordon was named to five all-conference teams during his career. He is Evergreen football team. Mike is expected to adjust quickly and be a expected to become a fine offensive lineman for the Grizzlies. His high valuable contributor at linebacker. Mike also is a punter. school coach was Rick Seefried. Business major. Birthdate: April 10, 1960 General Studies. Birthdate: September 20, 1960

Bob Cerkovnik Rich Burtness 5-10, 180, Great Falls, MT, TB, Fr. 6-4, 200, Anacortes, WA, TE, Fr. Bob has a bright future with the Grizzlies and impressive high school Rich lettered in football, basketball and track at Anacortes High, credentials. He earned three letters in football and three in track at where his football was Dick Burrill. Rich’s basketball team was the Great Falls High School where he was coached by Mick Delaney. He league champion for three years and district champion for two years in received all-conference and all-state recognition at running back as high school. He also competed for a regional and district champion both a junior and senior. His best time in the 100 is a 9.9. He should see track team. He should give the Grizzlies immediate back-up help at playing time this fall as a freshman. His older brother, Ed, is also a tight end this season. He has good size and versatility. member of the Grizzly team. General Studies. Birthdate: June 25, 1960 Business major. Birthdate: March 1, 1959

21 New Grizzlies . . . Richardson Moc 5-11, 197, Poplar, MT, FB, So. Pat Curry 6-5, 220, Billings; MT, DE, Fr. Richardson walked-on this past spring and showed ability and toughness at both running back spots. He attended Poplar High School Fat could give the Grizzlies immediate help on the defensive line this and earned four letters in football and four in track. He was named first fall. He attended Billings West High School where he lettered in football team all-conference fullback in 1974. His coaches at Poplar were Karl and basketball and played Legion baseball. He captained both the Matson and Rich Dean. Richardson needs to get more playing football and basketball teams. His football coach was Doug Dierenfield. experience this fall. Fat has great size and good speed and is expected to make the Finance major. Birthdate: October 21, 1956 transition from linebacker to the defensive line. Business major. Birthdate: September 23, 1960 Pat Norwood Marcus Fisher 6-3, 230, Billings, MT, OL, Fr. 5-11, 180, Detroit, MI, WR-CB, Jr. A letterman in both football and wrestling at Billings Senior High, Pat Marcus is a junior college transfer student from Los Angeles City was the state heavyweight wrestling champion last season. He was also College. He did not compete in spring ball at UM but did continue track an all-state and all-conference football choice. He has good strength competition at L.A. City College. He has explosive speed and has been and quickness, and is an excellent blocker. He was a member of the clocked in 9.5 in the 100 yard dash. Because of his great speed and National Honor Society at Billings Senior and could help the Grizzlies athletic ability, he could be used on offense and/or defense this fall. immediately on an offensive line. General Studies. Business Administration major. Birthdate: February 9, 1960

Rob Gilkey Dave Paoli 6-2, 225, Sacramento, CA, DL, Jr. 6-0, 219, Great Falls, MT, DL, Fr. Rob is walking-on this fall at the University of Montana and could give A football and wrestling letterman, Dave should fit very well into the Grizzlies added depth on the defensive line. He has two years of Montana’s pro-defensive scheme. He was a first team all-state and all­ junior college experience at Sierra College. He’s an intelligent player conference choice last season. He was C.M. Russell’s team captain for and a welcome addition to the team. 1977. Dave was coached by Jack Johnson at CMR. He has a good Birthdate: May 22, 1959 future at UM, playing football and pursuing an education in law. Political Science major. Birthdate: July 20, 1960 C\ John Kovacich X 6-0, 178, Butte, MT, DB, Fr. Ron Sharkey John was captaion of the state champion Butte High School football 6-5, 195, Missola, MT, DL, Fr. team last season. He earned letters in football, basketball and track at A fine football and basketball player from Sentinel High School in Butte High where his football coach was Jon McElroy. John was named Missoula, Ron shows great promise on the defenisve line. With his size first team all-state and all-conference defensive back last season and and ability, Ron should be an immediate asset to the interior. He was an was a second team all-state punter. He’ll have an opportunity at both all-conference and all-state football choice as both a junior and senior. positions with the Grizzlies. He averaged nearly 38 yards a punt last He earned the same consideration in basketball and was named to the season. all-tournament teams at both divisionals and state. His football coach Education major. Birthdate: November 2, 1959 at Sentinel was Gene Leonard. Business major. Birthdate: November 9, 1959 Reed Madison 6-1, 178, Butte, MT, DB, Fr. John Sherman Reed was a member of the state champion Butte High School 6-2, 220, Big Fork, MT, OL, Fr. defensive secondary last season. Like his teammate John Kovacich, Reed also earned first team all-state and all-conference honors. He John played class A football in Montana last year at Big Fork High lettered in football, basketball, tennis and track. Jon McElroy was his School where he was coached by Joe Potoczny. He played both football coach. Reed’s cousin, Rock Svennungsen, was a Grizzly offensive line and linebacker in high school but is considered a fine quarterback from 1972-74. prospect on the offensive line for UM. He was a first team all-state Journalism major. Birthdate: August 12, 1960 selection and should see playing time early in his career at Montana. Business major. Birthdate: February 16, 1960 John Mcnkc 6-1, 180, Buffalo, WY, SS, So. John had a very good spring at UM, and needs only more playing Roily Starkey time this fall to continue making progress. He lettered in football, 6-3, 205, Richey, MT, TE, Fr. wrestling and track at Buffalo High School and was captain of the Roily will be used with another freshman, Rich Burtness, in a back-up football team. He won all-state and all-conference honors as a junior role at tight end. He earned all-state class C football and basketball and senior. His high school football coach was Mike Moon. John played honors last years. He was coached by Dave Peters at Richey. He’s a football for two years at Eastern Montana College. very good athlete and could help the Grizzlies on offense or defense. Education major. Birthdate: May 27, 1957 General Studies. Birthdate: February 21, 1960 Myke Miller 6-4, 245, Spokane, WA, OL, Fr. Larry Wenzel 6-4, 220, Spokane, WA, OL, Fr. Myke shows great promise on the offensive line for the Grizzlies. He earned three letters in football and three in wrestling at East Valley High A football and basketball letterman at East Valley High School in School in Spokane. He has earned numerous awards in both sports, Spokane, Larry was an all-state guard and one of three Spokane including the wrestling coaches award and the state heavyweight athletes selected to compete in Washington’s North-South Shrine championship last season. He was also named all-Frontier League in Football game. He has great quickness and is dedicated, hard working football. His high school football coach was Bob Shill. athlete. His coach at East Valley was Bob Shill. Computer Science major. Birthdate: December 20, 1959 Accounting major. Birthdate: May 13, 1960

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