VMI Vs. Western Carolina

VMI vs. Western Carolina Opponent: Western Carolina Catamounts Site: E.J. Whitmire Stadium (artificial turf) Cap. 12,000 Kickoff: 1:00 P.M. Expected Attendance 8,500 Attraction: Southern Conference Match-up SERIES & LAST MEETING: COACHES; This will be only the fifth meeting between the two schools. The Western Carolina is coached by Bob Waters (Presbyterian '60). Catamounts lead the series 3-1 and won last season's game held in Waters is in his I7th season as coach of the Cats where his record is Lexington 22-16. The Catamounts were not able to put the game 103-70-6. away until an interception at midfield with less than a minute to go Eddie Williamson (Davidson '74) is in his first season at VMI. His in the game gave them a 22-16 victory. VMI twice had the lead in career record stands at 3-6-1. the first half. Near the end of the first period, following two Kirk Roach field goals, Keydet strong safety Terry Thompson in- LAST WEEK; tercepted a Jeff Gilbert pasa at the WCU 23, and several plays later UTC quarterback Tim Couch tied a school record by throwing a 19 yard Jim Daly to Steve Pancham TD pass put VMI on top 7-6. four touchdown passes and tailback Alan Evans added two TD's to The Cats came right back on an 80 yard drive, but a two point con- boost the Mocs to a 54-7 victory over VMI in Chattanooga Saturday version failed. It was then VMI's turn, and a 76 yard drive gave the night. Couch finished the night with 18 completions for 226 yards, Keydets the lead again at 13-12 (VMI's two point attempt failed). hit wide receiver Alan Barner with passes of 7 and 12 yards and also Behind the running of Eddie Maddox, who had 195 yards on 31 car- had scoring strikes of 29 yards to fullback Mitch Fontenot and ries, the Catamounts took the lead for good just before halftime Evans, who opened up the UTC scoring with a 16 yard run in the with an 84 yard drive capped by a Maddox eight yard run. In the se- first quarter. The Moccasins led 21-0 at intermission and added 13 cond half the teams traded field goals, but VMI drove to the and 21 points in the third and fourth quarters to pull away. The Western 34 midway thru the final period. A 4th down pass, Keydets' only score came on a one-yard run by tailback Trent hnowever, went off the finger tips of tight end Steve Pancham, and Bridges in the third quarter capping a 70-yard drive. the Catamounts took over. Wesern dodged a couple of bullets on Western Carolina was no match last Saturday night for national- VMI's next possession when two long bombs nearly turned into ly ranked Florida State. The Seminoles handed the Catamounts a game breakers. The Catamounts took over and miss^ a field goal 50-10 set back and rolled up 617 yards total offense, the most ever try before the final interceptions. given up by a Western Carolina team. WCU trailed by only 19-0 at halftime, but Florida State scored three touchdowns in the third quarter before the Catamounts could get on the board. On the day Western Carolina managed just 145 yards total offense including a negative three yards rushing. Agony (continued from page 4) Mary and James Madison. Parents a one-yard run m the third They have showed that they quarter. The Keydets' one scor- have the potential to be a good Let your son ing drive covered 79 total yards, team. They have just not played but it wasn't nearly enough as consistently. The Keydets need know that the Moccasins clobbered the to go to Western Carolina this Keydets 54-7. coming weekend and give the you haven^t The Keydets should put the Catamounts a taste of VMI foot- loss behind them and concen- ball that they are capable of forgotten trate on Western Carolina now. playing. The Western Carolina The Keydets have had some game marks the last game of him. Take outstanding performances this the season, and it is important year against E^ast Tennessee that the Keydets go out on a out a State, Marshall, William and winning note. personal ad for his birthday kitchen or any connection special occasion. Contact: AAichael Calkins CALPHALON COOKWARE or Steve Thacker PORCELAIN BAKEWARE Box 7, VMI FRESH COFFEE BEANS Lexington, VA 24450 WOODSERVINGWARE BRIDAL REGISTRY EMBOSSING SERVICE STONY POINT SHOPPING CENTER HUGUENOT AT FOREST HILL AVE. 320-7214 • .

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