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1961 Grizzly Football Yearbook

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MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY A Note From the Editor.

Here is your 1961 Montana University football guide, a continuation of the new format that was established in 1959 by the MSU News Service. So far as football guides are concerned, we don’t pretend to compete with the slick printed brochures offered by many schools. This multilithed version is the Montana format for the simple reason that much of the material in any brochure is out of date once the season gets under way. As usual, this editor will follow usual procedure of providing comprehensive advance stories, feature material and photographs on a week-to-week basis, stressing mailing to areas where games are being played on a given weekend rather than saturating the field prior to the season We should also like to call your attention to “The Grizzly Gridiron,” a 175-page football history of the Grizzlies that was printed recently by the MSU Press. We feel this book is an ideal supplement to the football guide, in that it provides a complete history of all grid action at MSU, as well as considerable feature material and a list of lettermen. For those working members of the press who desire to have this research text, copies are available at the present time through the Montana University Press. Like any athletic brochure, this 1961 edition of our football brochure will probably contain some material that may never be used, and also may be entirely lacking in some particular aspects in which you are interested. For further information, pictures, features, press passes, etc., please feel free to write me.

Regards, JOHN BENNITT Sports News Editor Alumni House, Montana University LI 3-7241, extensions 408-409 MONTANA'S 1961 SCHEDULE:

Sept. 16 University of Wyoming at Billings 1:30 Pom. (MST)

Sept. 23 Utah State University at Logan 1:30 Porno (m s t )

Sept. 30 NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY AT MISSOULA 1:30 p.m. (MST)

(Homecoming) / ___\ Oct. 7 Brigham Young University at Provo 8:00p 0 m. (MST)

Oct. 21 UTAH UNIVERSITY AT MISSOULA 1:30 p.m. (MST)

Oct. 28 COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY AT MISSOULA 1:30 p.m. (MST)

Nov. U Montana State College at Bozeman 1:30p.m. (MST)

Nov. 18 University of Idaho at Boise 1:30 p . 01. (MST)

I960 RESULTS;

Montana 21, North Dakota, 14 Montana 6, Brigham Young 7

Montana 0, Wyoming 14 Montana 26, Colorado State 14

Montana 12, Utah State 14 Montana 10, Montana State, 6

Montana 18, Idaho 14 Montana 6, Utah l6

Montana 26, Denver 12 Montana 7, New Mexico 24

THE GRIZZLY STAFF;

HEAD COACH: Ray Jenkins (Colorado— 1942) ASSISTANTS: Hugh Davidson (Colorado— 1952), backs; Milt Schwenk (Wash. State— 195*0, line; Ed Chinske (Montana--1930), freshmen. TRAINER: Naseby Rhinehart (Montana--1935) EQUIPMENT MANAGER: Ruppert Holland ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Dr. Walter (Wally) Schwank (Coe College of Iowa--193*0 FACULTY ATHLETIC REPRESENTATIVE: Dr. Earl Lory

GENERAL INFORMATION:

LOCATION: Missoula, Montana (45,000 population) SCHOOL COLORS: Copper, Silver and Gold NICKNAMES: Grizzlies, Silvertips ENROLLMENT: 3,944 (estimated for fall quarter) PRESIDENT; Dr. Harry K. Newburn The MSU President......

It took less than a year for the presence of DR. HARRY K. NEWBURN to

make itself felt in Skyline athletic circles, as the MSU head announced

recently that MSU is embarking on a de-emphasis athletic program, one that

is designed to eliminate "full-ride" athletic scholarships over a four-year

period that began last fall. This action came in the face of declining

revenue and increasing athletic costs at the University, and probably is the

first recent instance of a major University ordering a drastic cutback of

its athletic program.

Dr. Newburn, who assumed the MSU presidency last August, has been a school administrator for nearly 35 years. Most recently he held two different positions with the Ford Foundation, but he previously served as president of the University of Oregon from 1945 through 1953-

Dr. Hewburn"s educational experience started in 1925, when he became a superintendent in the Illinois public school system. He served as a high school principal in Iowa later, then became Dean of the College of Liberal

Arts at the University of Iowa prior to taking the job at Oregon.

The University president is a graduate of Western Illinois State University, where he was an outstanding football and basketball performer. "Best forward passer in the Illinois Conference was Harry Newburn of Western Illinois, who threw 50-yard passes for touchdowns in the most successful football season in history for the Macomb, 111., school," is what the Spaulding Football

Guide for 1924 had to say about Dr. Newburn.

Dr. Newburn, despite initiating what seems to be a de-emphasis policy at

MSU, is a strong advocate of a sound athletic program. "We are most heartily in favor of a well-balanced intercollegiate program, but must face facts in starting a program that can be adequately financed," he commented this spring. THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR...

A graduate of Coe College in Iowa, Class of 193^ with honors, Dr. Walter

"Wally" Schwank stepped into lots of problems when he took the MSU job in July

of this year. Foremost was finding a new conference affiliation for the

Grizzlies. A former gridder who admits his first love is coaching the game,

Schwank is looking for a league that includes football and every other major

sport now included in MSU's program.

A man with a well-rounded career, he coached in high schools for 16 years,

taught the grid sport to freshmen at the State University of Iowa and the

varsity at his alma mater, Schwank places emphasis on academics. He received

his Masters1 Degree and Ph. D. from Iowa in 19^5 and 1955“ M st recently ,

he held a post similar to his present one at South Dakota State College.

An energetic worker, Schwank has embarked on expanding and improving the

Grizzly booster program.

THE HEAD MENTOR....

Known as earthquake, Ray Jenkins begins his fourth campaign at MSU

this fall. A graduate for Colorado University in 19^+2, where he is remembered

as a bruising fullback and where he later coached freshman and varsity gridders,

Jenkins spent the Wo t Id War II years as a Torpedo Eoat Commander in the Pacific.

Jenkins refuses to worry about the past or what might have been and

concentrates on building hard-nosed football teams. Since his arrival on the

MSU campus in 1958> the affable Jenkins has become known throughout Montana . as an excellent handler of men, an astute coach who studies the game with devotion, a good recruiter and a one "hell of a nice guy."

In spite of less than spectacular finishes, Jenkins does claim one distinction; he and his Volkswagon are the Skyline's best gas-milage combination. THE ASSISTANTS...

"The little professor" is an apt title for studious HUGH DAVIDSON,

The Grizzlies 1 backfield coach who also has a Colorado background. Davidson played fullback for the buffalos from 1949-1951- Following graduation he spent two years developing outstanding high school teams in Osburn, Kansas, then moved back to the Colorado campus as freshman football coach. He continued in that capacity for four seasons before being named Jenkin’s first assistant in 1958. A capable pilot, Davidson is nationally recogonized for his ability to teach pass defense.

Dubbed "the philosopher" by Montana sports-writers, MIJ.TON SCHWENK, former head coach at Wenatchee Junior College in Washington, took over the Grizzly line coaching chores a year ago last August. A 1954 graduate of Washington State College, Schwenk starred on the Cougar line and later was line and head coach at Hamilton Air Force Base in California.

Following a year at Wenatchee JC, he answered Jenkin’s call in 1959- Schwenk also handles the baseball coaching duties at MSU.

New, but still experienced, to Montana's coaching staff is freshman mentor Ed Chinske. A former Grizzly star on the gridiron, Chinske is a

1930 graduate of the University and was head pigsking coach at MSU in the early 1950's for three years. One of Montana's outstanding amateur golfers, Chinske is also the University's head golf coach in the spring.

Head basketball coach Forrest "Frosty" Cox will also aid in teaching football at MSU during spring practice sessions. Other Important Men.... „......

One of the most respected men in the Skyline, both as a gentleman and in

a professional sense, is M S E B Y RHINEHART, who is embarking upon M s 27th year

as head trainer at the University this season. A native of Milwaukee, Wise.,

the genial trainer starred in football, basketball and track at MSU in the mid-

30*s and is still recognized as an all-time Grizzly football performer. Taking

over training facilities that consisted of little more than a bottle of lini­ ment in 1935, Rhinehart has since built one of the finest training rooms in the west:

RUPPERT HOLLAND, often known as "Sarge", is starting his fourth year as

Grizzly equipment manager, and there's no more efficient man in this important task than the former long-time serviceman. Holland is a native of Shelby, N.C., and he enlisted in the Army in 1925 after high school graduation. He continued in this profession for some 25 years, retiring in 195O as a master sergeant.

He served in Alaska, Panama, Hawaii, Germany and other spots throughout the world. In 1956 he accepted the equipment manager's job upon the retirement of

Carl O'Laughlin.

The important and sometimes trying job of handling all details of ticket sales for varsity athletic events at the University is entrusted to BUB DUNDAS,

Auditor of Student and Auxiliary Organizations. Dundas graduated from the

University in 1953 with a degree in Business Administration. He became student auditor upon graduation and was assigned the ticket manager duties in 1955- ALL-TIME FOOTBALL RECORD

w L T Pet. Pntso Coach School 1897 1 2 3 7Tfl7 32 52 Fred Smith Cornell 1898 3 2 0 .600 J+3 2if Sgt. B. Searight Stanford 1899 I 2 0 .333 12 lf8 Guy Cleveland Not Known 1900 0 1 0 .000 11 12 Frank Bean Wisconsin 1901 2 3 0 .ifOO 26 31 Frank Bean Wisconsin 1902 0 2 0 .000 0 5 if Dewett Peck Iowa State 1903 2 5 0 .285 30 117 IB Bo Conibear Illinois 1 9 0 k 3 2 0 .600 99 23 Ho B. Conibear Illinois 1905 2 3 0 .IfOO 117 75 Fo Wo Shule Wisconsin 1906 2 b 0 “333 if9 76 Fo W. Shule Wisconsin 1907 b 1 1 .750 llif 38 Albion Findlay Wisconsin 1908 1 2 1 .300 12 15 Ro Ao White low; Uhiv* 1909 6 0 1 .929 169 5 R- Ao White Iowa UniVo 1910 3 2 1 .583 29 22 Robert Cary Yale (Monto) 1911 2 1 0 .666 IfO Ilf Robert Cary Yale (Mont.) 1912 b 3 0 .561 10lf 66 Lt. W. Philhoon West Point 1913 2 0 • 333 50 9if Ao G. Heilman Penn. Univ. 191^ 6 0 1 .929 190 9 A. G. Heilman Penn. Univ. 1915 2 2 2 .500 95 96 Jerry Nissen Wash. State 1916 b 1 1 .750 7^ if6 Jerry Nissen Wash. State 1917 1 b 0 .250 21 8if Jerry Nissen Wash. State 1919 2 3 2 .U29 82 121 Bernie Bierman Minnesota 1920 b 3 0 .561 227 78 Bernie Bierman Minnesota I92I 3 3 1 .500 65 90 Bernie Bierman Minnesota 1922 3 l* 0 .lf28 65 133 J, W. Stewart Geneva. Cal. 1923 b if 0 .500 108 120 Jo Wo Stewart Geneva0 Cal. 1924 b if 0 .500 261f 173 "Click" Clark Montana 1925 3 if 1 .if 38 lif3 128 "Click" Clark Montana 192-6 3 5 0 .375 129 126 Frank Mi lburn West Point 1927 3 if 1 .if3 8 52 lif2 Frank Mi lburn West Point 1928 b 5 X .if 50 71 llf7 Frank Milburn West Point 1929 3 5 1 •389 118 121 Frank Milburn West Point 1930 5 3 0 .625 122 175 Frank Milburn West Point 1931 1 6 0 .166 56 155 Bernard Oakes Illinois 1932 2 7 0 .285 8if 266 Bernard Oakes Illinois 1933 3 if 0 .if25 91 85 Bernard Oakes Illinois 193^ 2 5 1 .313 90 82 Bernard Oakes Illinois 1935 1 5 2 .250 if8 108 Doug Fessenden Illinois 1936 6 3 0 .666 138 89 Doug Fessenden Illinois 1937 7 1 0 “875 1^3 28 Doug Fessenden Illinois 1938 5 3 1 • 511 82 51 Doug Fessenden Illinois 1939 3 5 0 • 375 3^ 64 Doug Fessenden Illinois 19^0 b if 1 .500 95 lif9 Doug Fessenden Illinois 19^1 6, 3 0 .666 119 9if Doug Fessenden Illinois 19^2 n _ I 0 8 0 .000 35 229 Clyde Carpenter Montana 19^5 l If 0 .200 75 135 Jiggs Dahlberg Montana 19^6 J+ if 0 .500 105 156 Doug Fessenden Illinois 19^7 7 if 0 .636 199 171 Doug Fessenden Illinois loliQ - ,vr 3 7 0 .300 1^3 223 Doug Fessenden Illinois

(continued) ALL-TIME FOOTBALL RECORD (continued)

w L T Pet. Pet. Coach School 19^9 5 17 0 .555 l8I 200 Ted Shipkey Stanford 1950 5 5 0 .500 227 147 Ted Shipkey Stanford 1951 2 7 0 .227 108 226 Ted Shipkey Stanford 1952 2 7 1 .250 99 201 Eddie Chinske Montana 1953 3 5 0 .375 145 205 Eddie Chinske Mpntana 1954 3 6 0 •333 170 225 Eddie Chinske Montana 1955 3 7 0 .300 109 281 Jerry Williams Washington State 1956 1 9 0 .100 125 245 Jerry Williams Washington State 1957 2 7 0 .222 122 201 Jerry Williams Washington State 1958 0 10 0 .000 94 297 Ray Jenkins Colorado 1959 1 8 0 .125 97 254 Ray Jenkins Colorado i960 5 5 0 .500 132 135 Ray Jenkins Colorado

FOR THE RECORD...

The Grizzlies' field general this season is one of the most versitle

athletes the Montana campus has ever seen. Small for a modern collegiate

back, Bob O'Billovich has won six of the coveted "M" awards in two years

of varsity play, all the while keeping an enviable academic record.

Considered by many to be a possible member of several post-season "dream"

teams, O'Billovich was a starter on the Grizzly baseball team during his

sophomore and junior years, was a regular* on the cage team last winter and

was named as team captain at the end of the season.

Outstanding in pass defense, O'Billovich led the nation in interceptions

last season. For that matter, the Grizzlies posted a record of pass defense

good enough to earn sixth place among the nation's teams in pass interceptions.

Montana's defensive backs, and linemen, snagged 19 pigskins out of the hands

of foes during the season.

Another Grizzly gridder likely to receive his share of headlines is

center Gary Schwertfeger, a product of Milwaukee prep circles who is slated

to hold down the MSU pivot position this fall* Brother Carl will probably start at tackle. THE OUTLOOK

Ray Jenkins, who begins his fourth campaign at the Grizzly grid helm, will be

a man beset with problems during the coming season. First on his list is finding

capable replacements for the line, shattered by graduation this spring. On the

other hand, Jenkins can find some consolation in the fact that his entire starting

backfield returns for the 1961 season.

Plenty of re-building will be in store when Grizzly practices open August 31,

particularly at end and tackles. Both the Grizzlies' starting ends, a spot with

little depth last year, are gone. The loss of big John Gregor from the tackle slot,

another position with little depth, is going to hurt also.

Despite the presence of several lettermen between the two positions, Jenkins

is worried about the number of capable performers available to lack up his starters,

who should prove adequate. During spring practice sessions, the end problem grew

so acute as to force Jenkins to seek assistance from the interior line when he

moved a guard to the wing.

The only really solid spot on the line is at center where huge, 6-3, 222 pounds,

Gary Schwertfeger returns. A semi-regular last season, Schwertfeger is expected to

add to his already ample beef and strength by the time the first game rolls around.

In fact, Jenkins thinks the two-year letterman has the potential to rate raves as an

All-Skyline candidate. Schwertfeger is backed up by two capable pivots, both of whom could crack a starting lineup where there was no Schwertfeger.

On the bright side in the line, several sophomores looked good in the spring game and with experience could do much to improve the depth problem. Team speed should be improved and the Montana mentor has insisted his charges use their legs and feet as much and as fast as possible during the season. In general, he is looking for a lot of fat to be shed over the vacation period and a lot of faster linemen. Unlike many coaches, Jenkins didn't recruit a vast army of transfer talent, al­ though he admits the Grizzlies could use some help.

The guards could develop into a strong unit although inexperience and lack of depth will be problems. Most members of the guard squad are able performers, but lack of size will cause the line coach, Milt Schwenk, some unhappiness. Senior Larry

Beddes and junior Dan Peters are likely to start at this position, while they may be flanked by Dave Kosiur and Carl Schwertfeger, starting center Gary Schwertfeger*s brother. Both Gary and Carl were regulars last season. Junior Gene Moe and senior

Mike Trotter are likely to be tapped for wing duty.

In the backfield the problem of experience and depth is far less acute except at quarterback. All-American candidate Bob O'Billovich will guide the 'Tips' for the third straight year, but there is little in the way of experienced and proven talent to support him. On defense Bobby "0" will switch to halfback where he did an incomparable job last year. John Schulz, a fine passer, but fragile for a gridder,

Bill Stack, who had a good spring game but has seen little action, and Paul Miller, injured last year when slated for alternate duty at the post, all return at the field general position.

At wingback capable Pat Dodson,who proved himself and then some as a sophomore last season, returns and will be a threat to improve over the second team All-Skyline honors accorded him last year. Rich Birgenheier and Steve Wood make this position one of strength.

At left half, Terry Dillon, who placed second to Dodson in yardage last season, is stronger than ever and has a trio of proven backs to support him including Paul

Gustafson, a punter superb. Fullback is in the w r y capable hands of tough Gary Smiti

Gary Ekegren, Ron Werba, who might also see action at halfback, and Pete Gotay.

Defensively, the Silvertips may find inexperience and lack of real heft hard to overcome although the pass defense, taught by assistant coach Hugh Davidson, will

again be excellent. Schwertfeger will be the line's bulwark, while O'Billovich will

stem the tide in the backfield.

On offense, the Grizzly running game could continue to improve, and passing is

certain to be emphasized. The 'Tips' are likely to play a wide-open game and will

stick to the multiple-offense system favored by Jenkins. Once past the line, any of

the Grizzly backs is a threat to go all the way.

The Grizzlies face a particularly rough schedule this season, although they have

but eight games on the slate. Six are against Skyline foes, all of which are likely

to be improved, and against arch-rivals Montana State College and Idaho, the final

contest. The first game is against Wyoming in Billings, the club picked to struggle

away with the marble sack in the Skyline Conference this season, September l6.

Then the 'Tips' face Utah State, last year's co-champs who won their share of

the title while pointing to the 1961 season. New Mexico follows,the 'Tips' first

home game which is Homecoming. After that, Brigham Young at Provo, Utah at Missoula,

and Colorado State at Missoula. Then it's Montana State and Idaho.

The Overall Picture:

Ends -- Some talent but lack of depth and experience, a question mark. Tackles -- Some strength, but no extra hands, the big problem on the line. Guards -- Fair with some depth. Size may be a problem, injuries could hurt. Center -- Gary Schwertfeger and associates make this spot strong. Quarterbacks -- O'Billovich will be great, depth a problem. Halfbacks -- Deep and promising with top prospects. Fullbacks -- Again in capable hands of Smith, Ekegren and Werba.

Offensive game: Backfield will be improved and passing game could develop if capable ends can be developed. Blocking on the line might prove a problem for much of season. Dodson, Dillon and Smith will carry the big load.

Defensive Play: Pass defense will be no problem, but line defense may well be something that defies solution. Spring drills emphasized defense but tackles and ends must show proraounced improvement.

CAPSULE MANPOWER SITUATION

Lettermen Lost: Ends Dale Berry and Howie Schwend; tackles John Gregor and John Meese, guard John Matte and center Jim Johnson. Lettermen back: Ends Gene Moe, Dick Huse, Mike Trotter, Bill Bouchee, Bill Ellison, Glenn Sorenson and Jim Bansamer; tackles Carl Schwertfeger, Ed Herber, Dave Kosiur and Mike Thompson; Guards Larry Beddes, Jack Rudio, Jack Shevalier and Dan Peters; Centers Gary Schwertfeger, and Dennis Kimmitt; Quarterbacks Bob O'Billovich, John Schulz and Bill Stack; Halfbacks Pat Dodson, Terry Dillon, Ron Werba, Paul Gustafson, Rich Birgenheier, Jim Grasky, Dick Miller and Steve Wood and Fullbacks Gary Smith and Gary Ekegren.

Promising Newcomers: Fullback Pete Gotay; Halfbacks Ed Peters, and Bill Martin Center Tom Hauck, and Guards George Dennis and Ken Neilson and Tackle Bruce Wallworck.

All-Skyline Candidates: Quarterback BOB 0'BILLOVICH* Halfback PAT DODSON* Halfback TERRY DILLON Center GARY SCHWERTFEGER

* ALL SKYLINE second team in i960.

THE GRIZZLY SPECIALISTS:

Kickoffs: End Glenn Sorenson Punting: Halfback Paul Gustafson End Jim Bansamer Halfback Terry Dillon Halfback Paul Gustafson Halfback Bill Martin

Passing: Quarterbacks O'Billovich, Schulz, Place- End Glenn Sorenson Miller, and Stack kicking: Halfback Paul Gustafson Halfback Terry Dillon Halfback Terry Dillon Fullback Gary Smith

PRONUNCIATIONS: Schwertfeger brothers: Swert FEGG her Jim Bansamer: BANN suh MER Dave Kosiur: KOZE ure Bill Bouchee: boo SHEA Larry Beddes: BEDD ess Bruce Wallworck: WALL work Bob O'Billovich: o BILL a VITCH Jack Shevalier: CHEV a LEER Gary Ekegren: EK a GREN Pete Gotay: go TAY Jack Rudio: RUDE ee OH Tom Hauck: HCK Rich Birgenheier: BERG enn HIGH her Paul Gustafson GUS taf son Dick Huse: HOOSE

THE GRIZZLY UNIFORMS: The Grizzlies will wear silver pants and white jerseys with maroon numerals on all road games. Home uniforms will be silver pants and deep red jerseys, with grey numerals. The numbering system, with some exceptions, will be: 10-19, quarter­ backs; 20-49, halfbacks and fullbacks; 50-59, centers; 6O-6 9, guards; 70-79> tackles; and 8 0-89, ends. FOOTBALL ROSTER MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY 1961 S25 0

0 NAME POS. WGT. HT. AGE CLASo HOMETOWN

10 John Schulz** 03 178 6-2 21 Sr. Missoula , Mont. 11 Bob O'Billovich** QB 179 5-10 21 Sr. Butte , Mont. 12 Bill Stack* QB 190 6 -1 20 Jr. Butte, Mont. 15 Pat Dodson* RHB 175 5-10 21 Jr. Shelby, Mont. 16 Paul Miller QB 171 5-10 21 Jr. Miles City, Mont. 20 Paul Gustafson** LHB 185 6-0 22 Sr. Vancouver, B.C. 21 Jim Grasky** LHP 190 6-2 21 Sr. Miles City, Mont. 22 Terry Dillon* LHB 190 6-0 20 Jr. Hopkins, Minn. 23 Dick Miller* LHB 1.85 5-9 20 Jr. Hopkins, Minn. 24 Bill Martin LHB 182 5-9 20 So. Dillon, Mont. 34 Rich Birgenheier** RHB 185 6-0 21 Sr. Harlowton, Mont. 35 Ed Peters RHB 180 6-0 22 Sr. Cleveland Hts.Ohio 36 Steve 'Wood RHB 185 5-10 19 So. Miles City, Mont. 40 Pete Gotay FB 198 6-0 19 So. New York, N.Y. 41 Gary Ekegren** FB 200 6-0 22 Sr. Harlem, Mont. 46 Gary Smith** FB 185 5-10 24 Sr. Whitefish, Mont. 47 Ron Werba* FB 190 5-10 23 Jr. Chicago, 111. 53 Tom Hauck C 203 6 -1 19 So. Butte, Mont. 56 Dennis Kimmitt* C 204 5-11 20 Jr. Great- Falls,Mont. 58 Gary Schwertfeger** C 222 6-3 22 Sr. Milwaukee, Wise. 61 George Dennis G 218 6-0 19 So. Vancouver, B.C. 62 Jack Shevalier* G 200 6-0 21 Jr. Helena, Mont. 63 Jack’ Rudio* G 192 5-9 21 Sr. Helena, Mont. 64 Ken Neilson G 190 6-0 18 So. Waterton, S.D. 65 Dan Peters* G 204 6-0 20 Jr. Butte, Mont. 66 Larry Beddes** G 206 6-0 21 Sr. Billings, Mont. 71 Mike Thomson T 215 6-3 22 Sr. Billings, Mont. 72 Dave Kosiur T 210 6 -1 22 Sr. Wetaskiwin, Alb. 73 Bruce Wallworck T 210 6-0 19 So. Haimanalo, Hawaii 74 Carl Schwertfeger** T 215 6-2 21 Sr. Milwaukee, Wise. 77 Ed Berber* T 221 6 -1 21 Sr. Camas, Wash. 78 Larry Gilpin T 215 6 -1 19 So. Richland, Wash. 80 Jim Bansamer* E 200 6-2 20 Jr. Milwaukee, Wise. 81 Eugene Moe* E 205 6-3 21 Jr. Helena, Mont. 82 Glenn Sorenson** E 195 6-2 21 Sr. Billings, Mont. 83 John Hughes E 210 6-3 19 So. Minneapolis, Minn. 84 Bill Ellison* E 195 6-2 21 Jr. Mandan, N. D. 85 Don Morrison E 208 6-2 20 So. Troy, Mont. 86 Bill Bouchee* E 195 6-2 20 Jr. Livingston, Mont. 87 Dick Huse* E 200 5-11 21 Jr. Great Falls, Mont. 88 Mike Trotter* E 193 6-p 22 Sr. Longview, Wash. 89 Gene Leonard E 200 6-1 19 So. Bay City, Mich.

Key * Indicates varsity letters earned NUMERICAL ROSTER ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

10 John Schulz, qb Jim Bansamer, 80, e 11 Bob O'Billovich, qb Larry Beddes, 66, g 12 Bill Stack, qb Rich Birgenheier, 3^; rhb 15 Pat Dodson, rhb Bill Bouchee, 86, e 16 Paul Miller, qb George Dennis, 6l, g 20 Paul Gustafson, lhb Terry Dillon, lhb 21 Jim Grasky, lhb Pat Dodson, 15, rhb 22 Terry Dillon, lhb Gary Ekegren, 1+1, fb 23 Dick Miller, lhb Bill Ellison, 81+, e 2k Bill Martin, lhb Larry Gilpin, 78> t 3I+ Rich Birgenheier, rhb Pete Gotay, 1+0, fb 35 Ed Peters, rhb Jim Grasky, 21, lhb 3o Steve Wood, rhb Paul Gustafson, 20, lhb kO Pete Gotay, fb Tom Hauck, 53> c kl Gary Ekegren, fb Ed Herber, 77> t 1+6 Gary Smith, fb John Hughes, 8 3, e 1+7 Ron Werba, fb Dick Huse, 8 7, e 53 Tom Hauck, c Dennis Kimmitt, 56, c 56 Dennis Kimmitt, C Dave Kosiur; 72, t 58 Gary Schwertfeger, C Gene Leonard, 8 9, e 61 George Dennis, G Bill Martin, 2l+, lhb 62 Jack Shevalier, G Dick Miller, 2 3, lhb 63 Jack Rudio, G Paul Miller, l6, qb 6k Ken Neilson, G Eugene Moe, 8l, e 65 Dan Peters, G Don Morrison, 85, e 66 Larry Beddes, G Ken Neilson, 61+, g 71 Mike Thomson, T Bob O'Billovich, 11, qb 72 Dave Kosiur, T Dan Peters, 6 5, g 73 Bruce Wallworck, T Ed Peters, 35, rhb 7^ Carl Schwertfeger, T Jack Rudio, 6 3, g 77 Ed Herber, T John Schulz, 10, qb 78 Larry Gilpin, T Carl Schwertfeger, 7k, t 80 Jim Bansamer, E Gary Schwertfeger, 58, c 81 Eugene Moe, E Jack Shevalier, 62, g 82 Glenn Sorenson, E Gary Smith, 1+6, fb 83 John Hughes, E Glenn Sorenson, 82, e 81+ Bill Ellison, E Bill Stack, 12, qb 85 Don Morrison, E Mike Thomson, 71> t 86 Bill Bouchee, E Mike Trotter, 8 8, e 87 Dick Huse, E Bruce Wallworck, 73> t 88 Mike Trotter, E Ron Werba, 1+7 , fb 89 Gene Leonard, E Steve Wood, 3&s> rhb PLAYER THUMBNAILS.

ENDS

GLENN SORENSON., Sr. 6-1, 195, two-year letterman. A field goal and kickoff expert, Sorenson has fine speed to go with his size. Used primarily on defense in past seasons, he may see offensive action this fall also. Held a regular post in the Grizzly outfield during baseball season.

GENE (Spike) MOE., Jr., 6-3, 205, one-year letterman. Biggest end on the team who does a fine all-around job. A former all-stater for Helena High School, he started several games last fall. A good blocker, Spike also plays a rugged defensive game.

BILL ELLISON, Jr., 6-2, 195, one-year letterman. An all-stater at Mandan, North Dakota, Ellison made the shift from halfback to wing as a freshman. Will see action this fall on offense and defense.

BILL BOUCHEE, Jr., 6-2, 195, one-year letterman. A former all-stater from Livingston, he also saw backfield duty during his prep years. A good blocker, Bill plays a good defensive game. Saw duty on the Grizzly baseball squad this spring.

JIM BANSAMER, Jr., 6-2, 200, one-year letterman. One of several Milwaukee lads on the Grizzly roster, Jim does a capable job at end and assists Sorenson in the kick-off department.

MIKE TROTTER, Sr., 6-3, 194, one-year letterman. Started several games last season and is expected to be a mainstay at end this fall, a rugged defensive per­ former, Mike has the ability and desire to be a threat to the starting lineup. Has good speed for his size.

DICK HUSE, Jr., 5-H> 200, one-year letterman. Converted to the wing spot from guard, Dick had a good spring practice and has been tapped as a top reserve this fall. Agile and fast with good blocking and defensive ability.

JOHN HUGHES, Soph., 6-3, 210. A former all-conference end from Minneapolis, Minn., John is a good receiver with fair speed. Needs work on defense but could see a good deal of action this fail.

DON MORRISON, Soph., 6-2, 2-8. Hailing from the small town of Troy, Montana, Don could develop into a first stringer in his next three years. He needs ex­ perience but has the desire.

GENE LEONARD, Soph., 6-1, 200. A good defensive prospect who must gain season­ ing. Needs work on offense and could improve his speed.

TACKLES

ED HERBER^ Sr., 6-1 221, one-year letterman. A good team player whose offensive work needs little improvement. Has good speed, is agile, a possible starter.

L MIKE TKQMSON, Sr., 6-3, 215, two-year letterman. Not fast enough to be a standout performer, Mike knows his fundamentals well and has experience. Could start some games. A good blocker and fair defensive player.

CARL SCHWERTFEGER, Sr., 6-2, 215, one-year letterman. Rugged on defense and offense, Carl should nail down a starting job this fall and has the potential to make the pro ranks. For a big man, he has good speed and likes to hustle and play the game at its roughest. One of two Schwertfeger brothers, he hails from Milwaukee.

DAVE KOSIUR, Sr., 6-1, 210, two-year letterman. A Canadian who can play topnotch defensive ball, Dave is one of the strongest lineman on the squad. He may see regular action.

BRUCE WALLWORCK, Soph. 6-0, 210. With experience, this lad from Hawaii could push returning lettermen for a starting job. He has the desire, speed and ability to be a standout.

LARRY GILPIN, Soph., 6-1, 215- Another sophomore who will see lots of action this fall. A former all-stater from Richland, Washington, Gilpin could seek a starting job this fall, although he needs seasoning.

GUARDS

LARRY BEDDES, Sr., 6-0, 206, two-year letterman. Good size as well as ability to block will make Beddes a repeat starter this season. Larry, constantly striving to improve, should reach his peak this season. Likes defense and plays linebacker.

JACK SHEVALIER, Jr., 6-0, 204, one-year letterman. A former a11-state gridder at Helena high school, Jack could push his way to a starting assignment this fall. Speedy and possessed with blocking savey, he plays a rugged defensive game. Slated for heavy duty.

DAN PETERS, Jr., 6-0, 204, one-year letterman. Played tackle as a high school gridder but is mobile enough to do a fine job a guard. A steady man on defense, he will be helpful in the Grizzly interior line this fall. Could break into starting lineup.

JACK RUDIO, Sr., 5-9, 190, one-year letterman. Jack sees more action every year and is slated for alternate duty this fall. The Grizzly coaching staff has been impress by his desire, hustle and constantly improving defensive ability.

GEORGE DENNIS, Soph., 6-0, 218. Another Canadian with size, speed and ability, George can move well for a guard. Needs experience to develop into a regular.

KEN NEILS0N, Soph., 6-0, 1 9 0 . A prospect who could develop into a starter or an alternate this season. Experience will be no problem once season gets into full swing. CENTERS

GARY SCHWERTFEGER, Sr., 6-3, 222, two-year letterman. An alternate starter last season, the Grizzly coaching staff feels this rugged pivot from Milwaukee is a prime candidate for All-Skyline honors this fall. Under-orders to put on beef ove>- the summer, Schwertfeger demands football be as rough as possible. Good speed, ample desire and considerable skill will make him a man the pros will watch during the coming season.

DENNIS KIMMITT, Jr., 5-Hj 204, one-year letterman. An able replacement for Schwertfeger, Kimmitt will see reserve action this fall and could do duty as a linebacker. A former Great Falls Central star.

TOM HAUCK, Soph., 6-1, 203. A formei all stater from Butte, Tom developed well as a freshman and had a good spring practice. Needs experience but will be a valued reserve who will see action. A good student and a top prospect for future Grizzly teams.

QUARTERBACKS

BOB O'BILLOVICH, Sr., 5-10, 175, two-year letterman. Destined to one of Montana’s all-time greats in football, Bullet Bob earned All-Skyline second team honors last season. A fine passer and field general, Bob excells in pass defense leading the nation In pass interceptions last year. Picked as a candidate for All-American honors in the coming season, Bobby ”0*' also stars in basketball and baseball. A former all-stater from Butte.

JOHN SCHULZ, Sr., 6-2, 173, two-year letterman. Certainly an unlikely looking gridder, Schulz's lean frame is more adaptable to basketball. A specialist In passing without peer, John has tremendous confidence and competitive spirit and loves football. Active in campus activities and an excellent student.

PAUL MILLER, Jr., 5-10, 171° Injured last season when slated for alternate duty at the signal-calling post, Miller is a good passer and runs the option well. Despite the presence of three letterman field generals, Miller will see considerable action this fall. An honor student.

BILL STACK, Jr., 6-1, 190, one-year letterman. A capable junior who had an outstanding^ring practice, Bill would see more action on a club that wasn’t so loaded with lettermen. Will be valuable in relief duty this fall.

LEFT HALFBACKS

JIM GRASK.Y9 Sr., 6-2, 190, two-year letterman. Jim, blessed with good size and tremendous speed, is a good pass receiver and could develop into an alternate In the Grizzly backfield this fall. Went to NCAh and AAU track meets last spring and set new records for Montana in quarter mile.

PAUL. GUSTAFSON, Sr., 6-0, 187, two-year letterman. One of the nation’s top punters last season, Gus also Is a capable running back and likes to play defense. A threat to run or kick at any time, Gus is another Canadian boy. TERRY DILLON, Jr., 6-0, 190, one-year letterman. Last year Ray Jenkins attached a can't miss label to the rugged Dillon from Hopkins, Minn. Dillon moved into the starting ranks as a sophomore and should continue to hold down the left half spot this season. Good speed, an elusive runner and packs plenty of power. Can also pass and plays a good defensive game.

RON WERBA, Jr., 5-10, l8l, one-year letterman. A good driver and tough competitor, Werba is one of the best blockers in the backfield. A good defensive haflback, Werba also doubles at fullback. Saw considerable duty as a utility back last fall and will continue in that capacity this season.

BILL MARTIN, Soph., 5-9, 182. A good punter who has been labeled one of the best future prospects in the backfield. Martin will see action as a reserve this season. Has good speed.

RIGHT HALFBACKS

RICH BIRGENHEIER, Sr., 6-0, 180, two-year letterman. Capable performer who may devote most of his time to defense this season. Rich is married and an outstanding student in forestry. Not fast enough to be a break-away threat but a sure tackier.

STEVE WOOD, Jr., 5-10, 186, one-year letterman. Steve and a good spring practice and showed well in the spring game. A good runner with speed and power. Will be an important addition to the Grizzly backfield this fall and will log plenty of playing time.

PAT DODSON, Jr., 5-9, 170. Tremendous running halfback who has been clocked at 9 .8 in the 100. A starter last year, Pat will return as the Grizzlies' leading ground-gainer in the i960 campaign. A very elusive runner, Pat can also play defense. Named to All-Skyline second team in i960 as a sophomore and a contender for higher honors this year.

DICK MILLER, Jr., 5-10, 180, one-year letterman. Another former Hopkins, Minn., ace, Dick will likely see action as an alternate this season. Good speed, can follow blockers well and plays a good defensive game. Had a good spring game and has the desire to continue improving.

ED PETERS, Sr., 6-0, 180. Went out for spring ball as a junior and received an invitation to return this fall as a senior. A former all-stater from Cleveland Heights, Ohil, Ed will see duty this fall in his first season. Good speed. FULLBACKS

GARY SMITH, Sr., 5-10, 185, two-year letterman. A veteran, Smith is one of the most capable all-around players on the squad. He nailed down a starting job as a sophomore, kept it last year and should hold it this season. A strong runner, he can be elusive once he passes through the line. A good lineback, Smith was the Grizzly workhorse last season.

GARY EKEGREN, Sr., 6-0, 200, two-year letterman. A good runner with ability to move into a starting job is necessary, Gary needs experience on defense. Nephew of two great MSU backs, Waldo and Kermit Ekegren, who played in the late '20s.

PETE GOTAY, Soph., 6-0, 198. One of the strongest backs, Pete enjoyed an exceptional spring practice. A good runner with power and speed, he could press Smith as the season progresses. A fine prospect for future Grizzly clubs. TENTATIVE DEPTH CHART

RIGHT END Moe Sorenson Ellison

RIGHT TACKLE Kosiur Gilpin Thomson

RIGHT GUARD Beddes Rudio Neilson

CENTER Go Schwertfeger . Hauck Kimmett

LEFT GUARD Peters Shevalier Dennis

LEFT TACKLE C o Schwertfeger Herber Wallworck

LEFT END Trotter Huse Bouchee

QUARTERBACK O'Billovich Stack P. Miller or

RIGHT HALF Dodson Wood D. Miller

LEFT HALF Dillon Grasky Gustafson

FULLBACK Smith Ekegren Werba

GRIZZLY TRAVEL HEADQUARTERS

WYOMING (Sept. l6) Rimrock Motel at Billings, Mont. (Arrive Sept. 15)

UTAH STATE (Sept. 23) Zanovoo Lodge, Logan, Utah (Arrive Sept. 22)

BRIGHAM YOUNG (Oct. 7) Travelodge, Provo, Utah (Arrive Oct. 6)

MONTANA STATE (Nov. 11) Park Hotel, Livingston, Mont. (Arrive Oct. 10)

IDAHO (Nov. 18) Boise Hotel, Boise, Idaho (Arrive Nov. Yj)

Note: Grizzly publicist John Bennitt will accompany the team on all road trips and can be reached at travel headquarters for last-minute information and tentative starting lineups. He will be in the pressbox assisting the home publicist on all road games and also will be available for press and radio assistance at that time.

Grizzly travel plans call for transportation by charter air service to all road games except Montana State and Wyoming. The Grizzlies will travel by bus to these contests. MONTANA UNIVERSITY i960 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING PASSING

Player TC Net Avg. TDs Att. Comp. Ydg. TD 2 . •! .

*Dodson 91 498 5.5 6 2 0 0 0 *Dillon 106 497 ^•7 5 12 5 40 2 *Smith 122 484 4.0 4 0 0 0 0 *Werba 27 113 4.2 0 0 0 0 0 *Grasky 20 78 3-9 0 0 0 0 0 *Ekegren 19 55 2.9 0 0 0 0 0 *0'Billovich 63 28 0.4 1 57 22 360 1 Sullivan 1+ 27 6 .8 0 0 0 0 0 *Stack 1 3 3-0 0 0 0 0 0 *Gustafson 1 0 — 0 0 0 0 0 *Schulz 3 -20 — - 32 15 226 0

PASS RECEIVING Caught Yds. TD KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg.

*Dodson 8 122 2 *Dodson 8 182 2 2 .8 *Trotter 9 112 0 *Dillon 7 133 19.0 Schwend 4 101 0 *Grasky 4 71 17.8 *Dillon 3 73 0 *Smith 2 33 16.5 Berry 44 0 *Werba 2 25 12.5 *Werba 3 41 0 *Stack 1 15 15.0 *Moe 3 35 0 *Ellison 1 12 12.0 *0'Billovich 4 31 1 *Trotter 1 6 6 .0 *Grasky 1 25 0 Berry 1 0 ------*Bouehee 1 17 0 Schwend 1 0 __ *Birgenheier 1 13 0 *Sorenson 1 12 0 PUNTING No. Bkd . Yds. Avg.

INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yds.> *Gustafson i48 0 1 ,9 2 9 40.2

*0'Billovich 7 68 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds. Avg. *Werba 4 32 *Birgenheier 3 25 *Dodson 4 7^ 18.5 *Dodson 1 19 *Werba 8 45 5-7 *G. Schwertfeger 2 10 *Birgenheier 3 23 7.7 Matte 1 3 *Grasky 1 25 2 5 .0 Johnson 1 0 (TD) * 0 !Billovich 1 15 15.0 *D. Miller 1 13 13.0 SCORING Total Run Pass EP FG *Gustafson 1 9 9.0 Sullivan 1 0 *Dodson 54 7 1 6 - Matte 1 0 __ *Dillon 30 5 - - - *Smith 24 4 - - - *0'Billovich 13 2 - 1 - Johnson 6 - - - - (intercepted Pass in End Zone) *Sorenson 5 - - 2 1 MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY i960 FINAL STATISTICS

MONTANA OPPONE] First Downs 121 131

Times Carried Ball k$k 446

Yards Gained 2120 2004

Yards Lost 362 199

Net Rushing Yardage 1759 1803

Passes Attempted 106 149

Passes Completed k2 54

Passes Had Intercepted 8 19

Passing Yardage 626 776

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDAGE 2385 2579

Number of Punts 48 4i

Punting Yardage 1929 1.316

Average 40.2 32'. 1

Punt Returns (number) 21 25

Yards Returned 204 231

Average 9-7 9.2

Kickoff Returns (number) 26 28

Yards Returned 448 534

Average 17-2 19.1

Fumbles 26 22

Fumbles Lost 15 13

Penalties 39 4l

Yards Lost 328 408

TOTAL POINTS ...... 132 135 GAME NUMBER ONE...

WYOMING VS. MONTANA, Sept. l6, 1961 at Billings, Montana

Head Coach: Bob Devaney (Alma College of Michigan, 1939) Assistants: Mike Corgan, Jim Ross, Lloyd Eaton, Carl Selmer, John Melton C.W. (Wimp) Hewgley. Athletic Director: Glenn J. Jacoby School Colors: Brown and Yellow Nicknames: Cowboys, Pokes Enrollment: 3,900 President: Dr. George Duke Humphrey Faculty Athletic Representative: A.L. Keeney Sports Information Director: Bill Young

Lettermen Returning: (15^--ends John Engel, Kevin Ward, Lonnie Dunn, and Chuck Schmitt, tackles Dan Grego and Howard Colling, guards Ted Francis and Daryl Matthews, center Dick Williams, fullback Bob Bisacre, halfback Dick Behning and quarterback: Chuck Lamson, Andy Melosky, Dave Cronk and Mike Wright.

Losses: halfback Jerry Hill and running mates Sandy Meggert, Mark Smolinski, and Dick Hamilton, center Fred Memmelaar, guards Fran Miknis , Del Wight and Ralph Petty, tackles Dick Schnell and Jerry Maxwell.

Promising Newcomers: Ends Tom Delaney, John Brohpy and Dan Kadel, tackles Glen Hopkins and John Mawbinney, halfbacks Mike Walker, Dave Madia and Bob Majors and fullback Rick Desmaris.

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: Led by Chuck Lamson at quarterback, the Cowboys will be good but not as potent as last year. Bisacre and Behning are both good runners but the loss of Jerry Hill will hurt the Cowboy rushing game. Lamson began to find targets as last season came to a close and will be a threat as a passer as will be Wright. By position, even after lamson, quarterback is loaded. The fullback slot has talent but needs depth. The halfback positions have little in the way of experience but boast good new talent.

Line: Losses up front could hurt the. Cowboy's nation-leading defense (first in total and rushing defense last y .;. j. The pivot spot has starter Williams returning and will be bolstered by non-lettermen. The guard spots is regarded as definitely a weak spot. Only a single letterman, Matthews, returns, --the number three man there last year. Help must come from transfers and sophomores. The tackle spot will be good on the left side and a big question mark on the right side.Plenty of experimentation can be expected with some switches possible from the ends. The wings should be a strong spot. Four lettermen return and there are sophomores eager to learn who can sub.

Overall Outlook: If replacements can be found to bolster the line and good runners appear to assist Lamson, the Cowboys could wind up with their fourth Skyline Title in as many years. The key to the season will be in the first few games when the Pokes meet Utah State, who tied Wyoming for the crown last season, and Kansas, picked by many as possible national champs.

SERIES BEGAN: 1951. Wyoming won 9, Montana Won 0. No ties. i960 RESULT: WYOMING ik, MONTANA 0 at Billings, Montana Sept. 17. GAME NUMBER TWO,.„

UTAH STATE VS. MONTANA,, Sept. 23, 1 9 6 1 , at Logan, Utah.

Head Coach; John Ralston (University of California, 1951) Assistants: Tony Knap, Ralph Maughan, Cal Woodworth, Fran (Buss) Williams. Trainer: Nolan (Red) Burnett Athletic Director: H.B. Hunsaker School Colors: Navy Blue and White Nicknames: Aggies, Utags Enr ollment: 5,500 P^sident: Dr. Daryl Chase Faculty Athletic Representative: Vernon L„ Israelsen Sports Information Director: Karl W. Klages

Lettermen Returning: (20)--Ends Bill Dahme, Carl Hunt, Ron Hall and Lionel Aldridge, tackles Merlin Olsen, Clark Miller, Clyde Brock and Dan Noecker, guards Bill Dickey and Willie Redmond, centers Vince Guercio, Randall Tyson and Bob Novotny, quarterbacks Mel Montalbo and Jim Turner, fullbacks Charles Claybaugh and Ray Harward and halfbacks Jim Swindle, Ron Prince and Tommy Larscheid.

Losses: Seventeen lettermen are gone with heaviest losses in the interior line positions. In the backfield the loss of fullback Doug Marry will cause the Aggies pain,.

Promising Newcomers: Quarterback Bill Munson, halfback Terry Cagaanan, guard Jim McNaughton and end Roger Foulk.

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: Tom Lerscheid set the nation's pace in i960 with a rushing average of 8.42 yards per carry. He returns to lead the Aggies' rushing attack. But, losses in the Utah State backfield loom large as fullback Doug Mayberry is gone via the diploma route and quarterback Dolph Camilli followed his father into the professional baseball ranks. This could cause the Utags concern although the passing of Bill Munson could offset the losses. Again, the Utag running will be hard to halt although they must improve their pass defense.

Line: Size, depth and ability point to a forward wall capable of opening big holes for the Aggie backs. Last season the nation's number one defense against rushing honor went to the Utags and most of the personnel who built the low average are back. Three of the four top linebackers are gone, however, and this will prove a problem.

Overall Outlook: The Utags have gained in experience, they have size, skill, speed and they a pointing for a perfect record. Last year, building for the coining season, they won nine and lost one. They will be in the thick of the battle for the Skyline flag again and could attain national rank.

SERIES BEGAN; 1904. Utah State won 18, Montana 8 . No ties. I960 RESULT: UTAH STATE 14, MONTANA 12. at Missoula, Sept. 24. 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, Tom Parac, George Marinkovich 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 , MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY 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