\..

@fifirs ll New combinations hope to Footba'l.OOOOOOOOOOOOOO0.0.000.000.00000000000QOOOOOOOOQ i Scott Wilson, the much-traveled footballer, is improve the lamentable 3-8 finally at home at outside linebacker. See page 3. Epitomizing the changes that have swept through the Three and eight. In two years. that's how old Butthere is no lack ofexperience in the Wolfpack football squad, Bobby Crumpler has my two nephews will be. That‘s adepressing receiving corps. with two of last year's top three earned a startingjob — at a new position. See thought. For any Wolfpacker. those two numbers receivers returning. Haywood Jeffires. who page 4. are depressing. averaged 15.1 yards per catch with six TDs and 36 They are not a pretty pair ofnumbers. They receptions in ‘85, impressed with Sheridan's staff don't even have any mathematical significance, no both last spring and in this fall's drills. The ACC in 1986 is, as usual, unpredictable, hard to geometrical symmetry. They even add up to a Jeffires will be backed up by speedster Danny l figure and a lot of fun to pick. See page 5. boring number. The only place 11 is any good is in Peebles, who caught 12 passes last year. craps. And I won't even begin to make an analogy The flanker will be anchored by experienced with that gambling game and State‘s football Nasrallah Worthen, last year's third leading Just a little extra about \X/olfpack football. See page 6. team. receiver, with Mack Jones lendingsupport. Truly the seniors on this year's Wolfpack The inexperienced Check out the new offense on page 7. football team have got to hate those two numbers offensive line, anchored (TTN). Even the coaches gave the number 38 to a by seniors Britt, left freshman —— redshirt cornerback Stacy Manning. tackle Bill Leach and Carter-Finley Stadium may not have offered much the But for the last three years. State has labored right guard Johnny last few years, but its 90 years as the Wolfpack’s under those figures — and former Smith, has finally found Tom Reed. its starting six after l home, this place has had it all. New football coach inherited the injuries left it in coaching positions with a huge black cloud hanging shambles. Defense, page 10. over the football program. Reed left after On defense, another compiling his third set of TTN. He was criticized somewhat new system 'HM by the administration for failing to win games and, and a completely volleybalI.00000000000..OD.OOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOOOOOOOOOO11 despite a pair of upsets at the end of the season. new coaching PEELER Reed ended the season with a loud whimper with philosophy — is being a loss to Duke. Two weeks after his third straight implemented. loss to the Blue Devils, Reed resigned. leaving The Pack will line up in a 5-0 formation. which Men’S Soccer...0000..0900.00.00000000DOOOOOOOOOOO 12 two years on his five-year contract. After much is what Reed used his first two years before speculation. Sheridan left his job at Furman to switching to a six-man front last year. become the Pack’s third grid coach this decade. But it will take more than that to boost the l Women’s Soccer...0.000..OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. 13 Since the new staff has taken over, players say Wolfpack defense. which was dead last in almost there is a new sense of unity on this year's team. every category last year in the ACC. The porous No more petty intra-squad competitions. Pack gave up nearly 28 points, 212 yards rushing i “There was a division last year," said senior and 166 yards passing a game. ‘GolfO0....000.00.000.000...0.0...0..OOOOOOOOQOOOOOOOOOQ 1 I qflmmmk tight end Ralph Britt. “The offensive coaches “We're going to be more of an aggressive were competing with the defensive coaches. Now defense." said senior cornerback Nelson Jones. they cooperate. . “We're at the bottom so we have nothing to lose cross countryOOOOOO0.0000006000.0000000090000...15 “I go against Scott Wilson all the time in by going for it all and taking big chances. l practice. But he's a good friend of mine off the “I think it‘s more of a different philosophy. It field. That’s the way it should be, but it wasn‘t may look the same to people sitting in the stands, ammHHK—fi! -‘- that way in the past." but really it‘s a whole different scheme." Both ffensive and defensive coaches have To make this new scheme work, Sheridan will instituted new formations for their respective rely on co-captain Kelvin Crooms, who led the teams. 0n offense the Pack will employ the very team in tackling last year with a total of 161 stops. 0n the cover: Photography editor Scott Rivenbark and assistant same option—I offense that Sheridan's Paladin Otherwise, there are a lot of new faces that will photo editor Mark Kawanishi compiled this collage of pictures during squads used to beat State the past two years. be trying to halt opposing offenses. including at fall practice Sheridan has already said all-ACC least one freshman starter, inside linebacker Publication of the 1985 Fall Sports Special would not have been Eric Kramer won't throw nearly as much as he did Brett Rothgeb. possible Without the help of Technician Editor-in~Chief John Austin; last year when he set school records for passing Senior Editor Bob Reed: managing editor Mark Bumgardner; tabloid yards in a season (2.510). passes advertising manager Tim Ellington; advertising representatives Devin thrown (16) and total offense (2,252). On the Wolfpack Steele. Bruce Batastini, Cheryl Zerof and Karen Olgesby; production downside (maybe even the backside). Kramer was manager Tom Olsen. advertising production manager Joe Meno; sacked 52 times. Football advertising lay out artist Karen Holland; sports staff writers Bruce Kramer, who has only been a starting Winkworth. Deron Johnson, Trent McCranie. Chris Wilson. Mike quarterback for two years and has never played Returning Letterman: 47; offense 24. defense 23 Beal. Ginger Brown and Donna Lee; photography editor Scott on an option-oriented team, is excited about the Rivenbark. assistant photo editor Mark Kawanishi; staff photogra- new system. Starters Returning: 10; offense 6, defense 4 phers Kevin Von der Lippe and Charlie Apple; copy editor Suzie “It’s a lot offun learning all the different phases Tutza; assistant copy editor Brian Brauns; Typsetters Susan Kennel, ofit," Kramer said. “The whole offense is picking Letterman Lost: 18; offense9. defense9 T-na Holbert. Wanda Honeycutt and Em Georg; graphics editor Ed things up pretty quick. Starter:Lost: 12; offense5, defense Thomas; assistant graphics editor Mark lnman for his folio designs; \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ “Actually it is a little more diversified as far service engineer Jay Ennis. as Head Coach: Dick Sheridan (first year) Special thanks to Tom Olsen for his diligent Labor Day work; Bob different phases of the running game, the option, Reed for his assistance with the center spread; Mark Bumgardner for we have some quick-hitting dive plays and traps. Assistant Coaches: Steve Robertson, defensive line. his late-night work; Mark lnman for creating page folio lines; Ed Hopefully they won't know when I'm going to assistant head; JoePate, defensivecoordinator; Thomas for his position logos. throw." Johnny Henderson, secondary; Ken Pettus, Also thanks to head football coach Dick Sheridan and his staff for \\\\\\\\ Last year's running game was like loud-barking linebackers; JeffSnipes, defensiveends; Ted Cain. their cooperation; soccer coordinator and women's head coach Larry Chihuahua: everyone knew it was there, but it offensivecoordinator. tightends; Robbie Caldwell. Gross. men's soccer coach George Tarantini; volleyball coach Judy never really hurt anyone. The rolling Pack. led by offensive line;Jimmy Kiser, wide receivers; Michael x.\\ Martino, crosscountry coach Rollie Geiger; golf coach Richard ’ 712 yards, amassed only 926 yards O'Cain, offensivebacks. Sykes. all the players and staffs of the teams; State rushing, including the minus-258lost by Kramer All-starcandidates; QB Erik Kramer(all-ACC), LB Sports Information Director Ed Seaman; assistant Sle Mark while running from defensive linemen. Kelvin Crooms. DB NelsonJones. WR Haywood Bockelman and Doug Herakovich; and, finally. to Hinton Press in Setting up behind Kramer this year will be a Jeffires. PK MikeColor. Mebane for printing and inserting the 21,000 copies of this special new crop of ball-carrriers. Bobby Crumpler, a tabloid linebacker in 1985, returned to the position for Key recruits: BrettRothgeb (ILB. Columbus. ). which Preston Poag (QB, Dalton, 6a.), RayAgnew(DT. \\\\\\\\‘ Countless thanks to all the above people for their bountiful time. he was recruited — tailback —- and Steve Winston-Salem). Rich Pokrant(LT. . Pa.), energy and patience Salley. a 5-11, 209-punder, has worked his way up Tony Conway (TE, Jacksonville), Mike Kavulic (FL. the depth—chart to becoming the probable starting Marietta, 6a.). Todd Varn (RB. West Columbia. Tim Peeler Mac Harris fullback. Though both have impressive high school S.C.), KentJordan (C. Athens, Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor credentials lCrumpler once carried for over 400 63.). yards in one game). neither has carried the ball in Last year's record: 3-8, 2-5 ACC. \\\\\\\ a college game.

h Journeyman Wilson finds home Bruce Winkwortli side linebacker. and early in- Wilson played in just one game. pass the ball over." Staff dications are that Wilson will two years ago against Virginia. As the season approaches, stay there the remainder of his Completing one of two passes. Wilson is happy with the According to blueprints career at State. That will be a The following spring. it ap- change. which has several im- drawn up by the Wolfpack switch in and ofitself. peared that Wilson would stay plications for him. First. he's coaching staff. Scott Wilson has With his switch to linebacker. at quarterback. Instead he in more comfortable at linebacker made his last position switch. the articulate, soft-spoken Mas- jured the rotator cuff in his than at any of the other This past spring. State head sachusetts native is playing his right shoulder and was red- positions he's played. coach Dick Sheridan switched fourth position since coming to shirted last season. At the end “When he asked us to go to Wilson from quarterback to out- State as a New England prep of that season. Reed resigned the positions we wanted to play. day. drink nearly 10 gallons of school quarterback four years and Sheridan took over the I went to quarterback." Wilson water per day and do heavy ago. Before Wilson ever took a State football program. says. “But we had Erik (Kramerl weight training four times per Wilson at a glance snap as a State signal caller. At his first meeting with the there. and he's an exceptional week. After gaining all that Outside linebacker Junior then-head coach Tom Reed State squad. Sheridan asked the quarterback. Also, we're run- weight. he moved back to Hometown: Amherst, Mass. moved the 6-8. 246 pound players to meet with the posi- ning the option, which doesn't quarterback in mid-season and Hgt.: 6-8 Wgt.: 246 Wilson to tight end. The follow- tion coaches for whatever posi- suit me as a quarterback. had to lose it all. and quickly. Year Pos., No. ing spring. Reed moved Wilson tion they wished to play. “Now, I think I've found a The moving from position to 1983...... OB. .- to defensive tackle. 1983 TE, 12 Wilson Wilson. thinking he was still a home in a position for myself. position also may have caused 1984 DT. 97 played on the defense for three quarterback. joined the other Now. I look forward to practice the rotator cuff injury. Wilson is 1985 QB. 13 games before Reed moved him . He stayed with every day. I like to critique sureofit. was eta, 97 back to quarterback. them long enough for Sheridan. myself as a player. to see myself "I'm convinced that I hurt it Miscellaneous statistics "When Coach Reed switched a mere six-footer, to get a good improve. Now, I can do that." by switching positions all the Passing ('84): 2 aft. 1 comp.. me back to quarterback. I was look at him. The improvement has been time." Wilson says. “When I 1 int. 4 yds. happy." Wilson says. “That's the “I've never had a quarterback evident. Wilson is slated to start was playing defensiw line. I Rushing ('84. GB): 3 carries, position everyone wants to play. I couldn't look in the eye." the season with (ireg llarris as was lifting all the time. and my minus-2 yds. and I was ready to settle down Sheridan says. "In our offense. State's top two outside shoulder was probably Tackles (‘84, OT): 3 unassisted. and play in just one place. Whe‘ the quarterback has to be fairly linebackers. State's itinerant overdevelopcd. When l moved 3 assisted. 6 total Tim Esposito was quarterback. I mobile and hand the ball off to worker has settled in. back to quarterback. I felt that I was his backup." his running backs a lot. At his “I like playing defense." he could do the same things as As a backup to Esposito. size. Scott wouldn't have been says. "I think of myself as a before, and I couldn't. It feels very mobile and would have defensive person. I had no fine now. I just attribute the been handing the ball down to problem making the adjustment whole thing to all the changes I USED OFFICE FURNITURE the running backs." back to defense. If you're going made.“ Sheridan called Wilson in for to play this game, you have to Wilson had to get used to FOLDING TABLES a meeting and suggested Wilson be aggressive. and that's the changes the moment he stepped l try his hand at yet another new way I've always played." onto the State campus. He was position outside linebacker. Second. settling in at one recruited by several schools in "He probably holds the ACC position means no more sudden the Yankee Conference. Instead 30x60 record for positions played." weight gains or losses. When he chose State because he Sheridan says. “and we're ask- Wilson switched from quarter wanted a chance to contribute in $39 95 ing him to play another one. back to tight end and on to aDivision I program with a good We'd heard that he rushed the defensive tackle, he had to gain business and economics pro- 30x72 quarterback really well. and at about 40 pounds. To do that, he gram. $495 6-8. he's an imposing man to had to eat 7.200 calories per Furthermore, the distance be tween western MaSSachusetts and North Carolina is more than 30x96 a matter of mere mileage. The two are worlds apart in many 49 95 respects. and Wilson wasn't prepared for that as a freshman. "I encountered culture shock almost daily my first semester." he says. “Barbecue? What's CHAIRS PERFECT FOR that? Collard greens? The way people talked. the lifestyles. DORM ROOMS There was a lot of culture shock." SWIVEL Then. as with almost every State player in recent years. SECRETARIAL teas Wilson had to adjust to a new CHAIR coaching staff when Sheridan FROM became State's third head 25 meter 7 Racquetball Traqerz’ football coach this decade. Wilson was part of Reed's first ‘39 Outdoor Courts Restaurant 8: recruiting class. Without wants ing to sound negative about swimming Ppol llllllllllllllllll Lounge Reed. Wilson has no trouble iIIlIlltlllllllflllllllllllll Unlimited mmtlullllmll comparing Sheridan's staff with its predecessor. HOt Tubs Aerobics Lifecycles ”The present coaching staff DORM CHAIR IIlmtlllltllllllllllllllul Ifllllllllllllltllllll treats every individual as fami- FROM ly. as a friend" Wilson says. ‘ 29 s 79 Saunas Complete ”That‘s very important to a player. to be able to approach Nautflus the coaches. It wasn't as ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO raioa SALE friendly a relationship with the Center : old staff as with the new staff. I could talk to the old staff. but it OFFICE wasn't as comfortable as now. I . , feel much more comfortable FURNITURE ; STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE going to my position coach II now." CLEARANCE Of course. in the past. Wilson had to buy a program just to be CENTER sure who his position coach was. mm" Raleigh Club Only $25 /mo. Hopefully. he'll have the same one the rest of his career. It's 706 Hillsborough St./834-2994/M-F 930-5, Sat. 9-2 STUDENT lD REQUIRED beginning iii ltltlk that “at; l-u-I

Former linebacker Crumpler switches to tailback Todd M0099 said. “That's where my heart seasons in relative obscurity, Stafan'ter Crumplerataglance is." first at strong safety then at O" the first day Of classes 135‘ Tailback Junior Crumpler was originally re- linebacker. He made 39 tackles spring semester. newly hired Hometown: Newton Grove. N.C. cruited as a tailback and played in his tenure, but all the while State football coach Dick Hgt.: 5-10 Wgt.: 203 that position his first season, his heart remained with the Sheridan called a team meeting while he was redshirted. After offense. in the Weisiger-Brown Building. Miscellaneous statistics that season, then Wolfpack head Sheridan wanted to meet with 1985delenslvosnu coach Tom Reed approached other"Sometimesother guysI wouldrunningsee the .,.._ his new players and give his 18 unassistedtackles Crumpler and asked him if he ball and I wished it was me." he coaches a chance to see what 9assisted would consider switching to said. they had to work With at their Z‘aCK'es'orloss defense. But when Reed resigned last respective positions. 1 pass broken up “I told him I wanted to go December and State hired Individually and in groups. Oflenslve stats home and think about it over Sheridan. whose offense is I the players filed into the team Rushed 15times for 113 yards Christmas." said Crumpler. a ground-oriented. option attack, ' meeting room. One-by-one in Red-White game 5-10 junior from Newton Grove. Crumpler's interest was ‘ BobbyCrumpler Sheridan introduced his assis- Gained over4.000yardsat “But when I came back. I found sparked. And when Sheridan tant coaches. taking care to Hobbton High School out that he had already swit- that he will have to work hard make sure the players knew Rushed for401 yards against decided to let his players de- just to stay number one. what positions each coach was Union Pines High as ajunior ched me to defense. I was going termine where they wanted to “He pushes me and I push responsible for. in high school to tell him I didn't want to play. Crumpler's prayers had him." Crumpler said of Harris. switch. I wanted to stay (at been answered. ”It doesn’t matter to me if I After the introduction was tailback). I was kind of disap— “He gave me a chance and it start. I just want to be complete, Sheridan then made pointed." has worked out." Crumpler said. there what may have been the most receivers and punters. centers Crumpler, whose 401 yards “I felt a lot of rust at first. I when the time gets tough." shocking announcement many of are now tackles and the depth rushing aginst Union Pines couldn‘t get a handle on the Crumpler is bigger and the Wolfpack football players chart is now a mess. during his junior year at Hob- ball." stronger than Harris, but Harris ever heard. He told every At least four defensive bton High is has the edge in speed and player to go with the coach he starters coming out of spring still a state high But the Pack coaches realized experience. Harris is a shifty drills — start. I just want to be there that Crumpler not only had to wanted to play for. The past outside linebacker and cord, was so disappointed he adjust to being a running back back in the Joe McIntosh mold, was officially history; each journeyman Scott Wilson. inside entertained thoughts of trans- but also to while Sheridan and Crumpler player was free to choose where linebacker Fred Stone, free ferring. a new offensive both agree that Crumpler’s he wanted to play for Sheridan. safety Michael Brooks and system — the option -— and style resembles Vince Evans: a strong “I did at first, especially after they gave him plenty of time to “1 just did what I felt was safety Chris Johnson — the first couple of practices," he straighten things out. As a back who will try to run over appropriate." Sheridan said. "It are in their first year at that said. “I was lost back there. I result, Crumpler blossomed in and through a defender instead is always important for a player position. just couldn‘t adapt. I wanted to the spring. and emerged as the ofaround him. to be in a position he feels good On offense. one change stands go back home.“ Pack's top tailback “He's not a Tony Dorsett-type about and we wanted to do what above the rest. Former Home to Crumpler is where going into of runner," Sheridan said. “He's was best for the players." linebacker Bobby Crumpler took fall camp. a back that will get you the advantage the ball is. but he didn't But keeping that ranking is For the most part. the players of Sheridan's- offer, complain and worked hard to another matter. Crumpler is tough yards. He's a very de- have taken advantage of switched to tailback and earned improve on his defensive play. engaged Sheridan's largess. Fullbacks the Number one ranking after He in quite a battle with have moved to linebacker, spring drills were completed. has toiled the last two senior Frank Harris and realizes (see ‘Crumpler.’page 6) linebackers to free safety, and “I was going to ask him if I defensive backs to running could move to offense anyway, backs. Kickers are now wide so I'm glad he did it,” Crumpler ------1 _—"'INSTANT REPLAY ..-:.-"'"' l Mil “HAYS I Your pictures never looked so I [gar-beans good...so fast OOvernight Color Prints °0vernight Enlargements 3i .50 off OVideo Transfer-put your 8 mm, super 8 mm or 16mm With this coupon movies, slides. prints or negatives on videotape Tailgate With 0E-6 Slide and Black and White Paper and Chemistry Don Murray's. 0Film. Cameras. Accessories Feed a family of tour special includes: 1 pound of barbeque, 1 pint of cole slaw, 1 pint of :2: INSTANT REPLAY E potatoes, 1 whole chicken, and 2526 Hillsborough St. 1 dozen hushpuppies. (across from DH. Hill Library) 821-5878

FREE : 50% on : roll of color : AVENT FERRY ROAD I 2nd Set : any color : film with ()m‘ : MISSION VALLEY : of prints | enlargement I roll pI‘OCE‘SM't: . l at time ' up to 1 1x14 ' and the purchasc ' SHOPPING CENTER : of processing I (limit 5) I of one roll I one coupon per person per order : 0905 : 0995 I “905: I I IIII l I I I I I I II I I I I I l I I I l I II 3 l I I I I III I I I I I % Te’PS? 7798? Who knows in ACC tossuP'H Predicted Atlantic Coast Conference most other ACC teams (they don't line for alllAmerica honors. The While all-ACC QB Erik Kramer have to play Maryland) the whole defensive backfield also re won't suffer like he did last year (52 conference football has always been a tough GEORGIA TECH Yellow Jackets turns. sacks). he won‘t be throwing the ball conference to pick, but in the could come out of ACC play with Offense will he the question for that much. either The new option finish past three years. two teams only two losses. But don't count on UNC again this season. With Mark offense should help spare Kramer have become the teams to beat it Maye healthy. the QB job is from getting mashed up like last in the ever-competitive league. After losing QB John Dewberry undecided. and that will hurt team year. and should help the young and eight starters from the unity. William Humes should pro offensive linemen who often have 1. Maryland Maryland and Clemson, of fearsome “Black Watch" defensive vide a good deal of spark at TB, and trouble with pass blocking. course. are the two teams unit. the Jackets. though still better . a 6-4. 2757pound Defensively. State returns four 2. Clemson everyone thinks of when ACC than other ACC schools. may be tackle will open plenty of holes for starters from a defense that was football rolls around. Maryland easy prey for opposing quarter- his backs. Prediction: (4-3 ACC. 6-5 last in the league in about every- 3. Ga. Tech is unbeaten in ACC play the backs. overall). thing last season. It's hard to tell if past three years. Five years Tech's offense and the co;.ching VIRGINIA had a great year last that is good or bad because on one 4. UNC ability of , last year's ACC year. but don‘t expect to much from hand. it returns with a year‘s ago. Clemson won a national coach of the year, will have to see the controversy-riddled Cavaliers experience, but on the other, it was 5. Virginia championship. then followed the squad through tough defensive this year. They return only three the worst in the league. The line with two consecutive strong times. starters «at their point-producing should be better. but linebackers 6. State seasons of9-1-1. QB Todd Rampley. who stepped offense. ° are young and the secondary is. too. in and helped the Jackets win the The running game is significantly Prediction: l3-4 ACC. 5-6overall). 7. Duke American Bowl last year when depleted and will probably make the DUKE and WAKE FOREST car. Forest Dewberry was benched for missing Cavs throw the ball a lot this year. he discussed in the same light. They 8. Wake curfew. should be an adequate but The loss of . last year's both have passing oriented offenses. notgreat player ACC player of the year. is also a one good running back and really Tech's real offensive production loss of 114 yards per game on the poor defenses. Coach Steve Sloans will come from its running game. ground. The loss of all-America Duke passing attack. the return of Brim. an all-ACC player. should with returning tailbacks Cory Col- tackle Jim Dombrowski and five junior QB Steve Slayden. and some hook up to produce lots of Deacon lier (5-7. 193) and Jerry Mays (5-8. other linemen leaves the Wahoos in fine wide receivers, Duke should be points. but heavy defensive losses 170), the ACC's last two rook- dire need ofquality blocking. in every game offensively. should add up to more opponents“ iea-ofthesyear. leading the way A QB could have a Six starters return to the Duke points when the Deacs take the young but big offensive line could be banner year with returning re- offense, including super-quick run- field. MAC a problem. but with senior tackle ceivers John Ford and Raleigh's ningback Julius Grantham. who Without 6-4. 245-pound all ACC John Davis handling leadership Quannah Bullock. But without any missed much of last year because of linbacker . Duke's de duties. the line should come returning linemen. he'll likely have an injury. Grantham should add to fense really hurts. Junkin made 162 l‘lARRlS togetherquickly. it rough finding time to throw. the weak Duke running attack. tackles last year. tops in the The only returning starters on Howar Petty. a two-year starter which suffered without him last conference. Only three other defense are seniors Anthony Har- at TB. should return there this year year, finishing last in the ACC in starters return, only one of them a rison, a safety, nosetackle Ivery Lee and play almost as well as Word last that category. lineman, Dave Demore. a 6'2. 242 Other teams. like Georgia (64). 263), and cornerback Reginald year. Wake Forest returns eight of- pound junior end. Tech and Virginia. have made Rutland. The rest of the defense will Defensively. the Cavs lost their top fensive players. and with Al Groh's Wakc's defense. led by defensn'e recent strong showings, but be made up of newcomers and two linebackers. and will have to go pro passing offense. can't be hack A.J. Greene. has only three they seem to pale in comparison untested hopefuls. Predicion: l4-3 with two youngsters in their places. counted out. much like Duke. But starters returning. none of them ACC.6-5overall). Otherwise. the Cavs defense should most teams that throw the ball a lot linemen. Wake will most likely have to the big two. Carolina has The fourth place team in the ACC work very well. especially in the aren't very strong up front. and a hard time stopping the run. become the team that is always a team that could have secondary. where all four defensive neither is Wake or Duke. Predictions: Duke t2-5. 4-7); Wake could-but-never-does. middling been, but never really was good. backs will return. Prediction: l3-4 QB Mike Elkins and WR James ll-ti.3-8). out after they get through their That should describe NORTH ACC. 5-6overall). easy out—of~conference schedule. CAROLINA for yet another season. New coach Dick Sheridan has Duke. State. and Wake have all Coach Dick Crum‘s team has good everyone talking around campus. personnel. good size and experience. with his new attitude and the settled near the bottom ofthe but somehow. theyll finish in the optimistic outlook. Sorry. folks. but Carolina Sunglasses ACC. second division again. STATE WI“ probably not be as good After playing a killer schedule The Heels return 13 starters from as sicks—tn A dose of optimism and ending up with a Cherry Bowl last year: six on offense and seven never hurt, though. victory' over Syracuse last year. on defense. Defensively. the Heels With only 10 returning starters MARYLAND has its traditionally should be tough, with junior — only four on offense — things (3..» strongdefensive unit mostly intact. nosetackle Tim Goad (6-4. 290) look dim in Packland. Sheridan can Led by linebackers Keeta Cov- has two help ina lotof ways. but he cant get ington and Chuck Faucette and five solidifying a line that on the field and play. Lack of other starters from last year, the allACC performers. Ron Burton the offensive line 1 'Sungiasses Terps should have no problems (6-1, 240) returns at end and after an experience on from Bausch&&Lomb shutting down the run or the pass. all-ACC campaign. unior tackle should be the downfall of the State But offense is the big question for Reuben Davis. (6-3. 230) could be in offense. the Terps. Seven starters are now I--_—-—-__-—-—-————-—u --—-—-—-q gone. including quaterback Stan Gelbaugh and all-America tackle l Save money on your phone bill and enter ' Back-to-SchooI-Special J.D. Maarleveld. and the Terps are l a shopping spree raffle with free sign going to have to work hard for l every pointthey score. l up for MCI long distance. The Maryland offense will revolve l Lg. Metal (G-15) 32.95 around running back Alvin Blount,a l 5-10, 200-pound senior who gained l 884 yards last year. Contributing to I NAME Send to Wicker Enterprises I his3335'“ .3332. “22.33..di ADDRESS 7101_ Gentle Valley Ct. Outdoorsman ((3-1 5) 37.95 Abdur Raoof and 645 234pound l Ph N Raleigh,N.C. 27603 tight end Ferrell Edmunda. l one 0. or can 772_3554 Prediction: (5-1 ACC. 9-2overall). l CLEMSON, after its disappoint- l j Wayfarer (6-1 5) 31.95 ing 66 record and 20-13 loss to l_ Minnesota in the Independence Bowl, has plenty of returning starters on both offense and de Street Neat (6-1 5) 34.95 fense. Clemson will have 17 of the 22 I players it had last year on the field f I wayfarer again this year. On offense. eight lettermen will suit up for the Tigers. FB Chris Cats (cs-15) 31.95 Lancaster. a 6-1 224—pound sopho- more. returns to open holes for ,.___ GM", ,, Heisman candidate Kenny Flowers. the team's fastest man with a 443 40. He gained 1,052 yards last year. and scored an ACC-high 13 TDs. Carolina Sung/asses Also back for the offense will be quarterback Rodney Williams and tight end Jim Riggs. a 6—5 245 State Fairgrounds pounder all-ACC performer who could becomeall-America this year. Saturday 9-5 On defense. Clemson will have 6-2. in mans, mm m, asaamnsnimwninme 255pound junior end Michael Dean ”MMWJIDMBM “NEWMAN! Sunday 9-5 Perry the Fridge‘s ‘little" brother mummiwinmmnlsr.mmm-ew7...mxnm The younger Perry missed much of last season with a foot injury that l I required surgery. Prediction: (5-2 I Building #2 ACC. 7-4overall). With an easier schedule than , __. _ unveils itself

NOTES

- E

OPEN: I O 0

I - I

- —

737-2457 I CENTER

FISH SHOP 832-5680

“SMASH DELIVER “THE YOU!!

, 2 2 - ' | 3 ' l , M 0000 (3000 GOOD Kramer returns as Pack’s

top quarterback for ’86 Probably the strongest posi» gained honorable mention tion Dick Sheridan inherited in all-America for his efforts. January is signal-caller. Last year. Kramer spent Sheridan was blessed with much of his time running and all-ACC performer Erik Kramer throwing for his life. He set six and highly touted freshman school passing records. but he Preston Poag lending support. was also chased all over the State should be set for backfield backfield by opposing linemen. leadership. The linemen caught him over 50 Kramer took the ACC by times for sacks. storm with his passing abilities, Kramer has already been told despite the fact that the rest of he will not throw as much this the team took the conference year in Sheridan's option-I of- with all the force of a slow fense. That's just fine for drizzle. Kramer, even though he has But the outlook is not com- never been an option quarter— pletely rosy for the quarterback back. He's excited about the position. Both Kramer and Poag challenge of a new offensive lack a good deal of college formation. experience. Including last Poag. an all-state prep per- season. Kramer. who trans- former in Georgia last year. can ferred from Pierce Junior Col- combine the rush and the pass. lege in California. has only two As a senior at Dalton High in years under his belt as a starter. Dalton. Ga.. Poag threw for Redshirted freshman Cam He was not recruited out of 1,250 yards and 14 Young may also get some play Record-setting Erik Kramer, last year's all-Acc quarterback. high school and started only one and rushed for over 500 yards ing time as Kramer's backup. will be new coach Dick Sheridan's top rcturncc on offense. year at Pierce. However, he and six TDs.

Offensive line re- Veteran receivers to groups for this show the way for backs year without stars Mike Bea] Chris Wilson Staff Writer Staff Writer The 1986 Wolfpack re- ceivers may not catch as many passes as they did in When State trots on the field 1985, but don't believe for tomorrow night to face East one minute that their on-field Carolina. at least one group of contributions won't be just as players — the offensive line —— important. will be anxiously awaiting the “We expect to have a first play from scrimmage. better balance between run- “They're chomping at the bit ning and passing this year." ments. State running back; starting at tailback. Backing to play," recruiting coordinator said coach Jimmy Kiser. "The will plow through the result- up Salley will be sophomores Bobby Purcell said. “These guys guys are not going to catch as ing gaps. hopefully for big Mal Crite (511. 223i. and are ready to hit other people many balls. but they will play yardage. Larry Dodd. (8‘1. 218). besides themselves. They've important roles in blocking A combination of “good Spelling Crumpler at worked extremely hard in prac- for running plays. They're attitudes" and “hard work" tailback will be the job of tice and want to prove them- very proud oftheir blocking." that the runningbacks have senior Frank Harris. who will selves on the playing field." Speed is a key word to us shown has Wolfpack likely see 'a great deal of The offensive line is the when describing the Pack's backfield coach Mike O’Cain playing time because of his deepest spot on the team. receiving corps. Two excited about the upcoming previous game experience (41 Purcell said. speedsters are set at the split season. carries. 122 yards last yearl. “Even though there is no end position. with senior According to coach O'Cain. Incomimg freshman Todd standout player as in past years. Haywood Jeffires getting his charges have shown both Varn (6-1. 190) should also this line has much experience the starting nod and sopho- excellent attitudes and great provide stability at the and a lotofdesire." Purcell said. more burner Danny Peebles. improvement this fall. “These tailback slot. Their primary goal is to win who ran on the Pack's all- guys came to practice with “These guys will get a good the ACC title. ACC track squad in the 4x100 the right attitude and in good test this year. We intend to “And it's a very realistic meter relay. coming off the shape. and we're very have a strong ground game goal." said Purcell. “If they play With strength being a bench. The flanker position is pleased." a smiling coach and to be very physical." up to their potential. play necessity in the ACC. each man just as quick with Peebles' O'Cain stated. added O'Cain. "And i believe consistently. and eliminate can bench press well over 400 fellow trackster Nasrallah O‘Cain has reason to be these guys can do j' at that." mental errors. they should have pounds. with a few doing more Worthen (triple jump. long happy. Among his returning a really good season." tha'7600. jump). a junior. starting. players is senior quarterback Starting for the Wolfpack's “They'll be ready for (the Depth will be provided by Erik Kramer. the all-ACC interior offensive line this start of the seasonl." offensive speedy junior Mack Jones, quarterback in 1985. Provid- season will be center Chuck line coach Robbie Calwell said who played in a reserve role ing depth at quarterback will W Massaro; two-year starter enthusiastically. “There are a last year. and incoming be freshman Preston Poag Johnny Smith at right guard; few kinks. but they'll be worked freshman Mike Kavulic. and redshirt freshman Cam left guard John Inman; right out by game time. The coaching "We've had a good fall." Young. tackle Joey Page; and first-time staff is pleased with the way the - said Kiser. “Now we want to The runningbacks are also starter Bill Leach at left tackle. players are adapting to Coach strong with sophomore Steve Tackle is one of the deepest Sheridan's program. Practice see what we can do on the 10 to times are longer. but it'll all be field." Salley (511. 209) getting the positions on the team. with come Saturday night.“ After the receiving corps nod at fullback and junior 12 potential starters. worth it finishes its blocking assign- Bobby Crumpler (5-10. 203) Carter-Finley turns 20!

Two decades of

in rickety Riddick’s replacement

Bruce Winkwortb llilt riding Carter-Finley Stadium. but Staff ll'riier‘ that is a recent trend. Over the course of :20 years. fans at Carter-Finley have Tomorrow night‘s game with East “it nessed some of the most exciting Carolina unofficially marks the 201 h football played anywhere. anniversary of State's Carter-Finley In particular. the coaching regimes Stadium. While the actual anniversary of and in the 19705 is still five weeks away. 1986 marks produced countless thrills for the beginning of State's third decade Wolfpack fans. Holtz presided over at Carter-Finley. three unbeaten seasons at home. losing Just 21 years ago. State football just one home game in four years. Rein teams played on the site of what is had one unbeaten season at home. now the Riddick parking lot. and the Singling 0111 a single-most exciting one grandstand still standing from game at Carter-Finley Stadium is that facility should give passers by a almost impossible. There have been good idea just how cramped and tiny too many great games played there. the old stadium was. But many agree upon a series of Wolfpack athletic officials realized games. the series with Penn State that long before Riddick hosted its last from 1967 through 1982. Without football game. the University needed a question. that series stands above all new stadium. In February 1962. the the rest. State managed to win just Wolfpack Club and university officials two of the 15 games against the authorized a stadittm feasibility study Nittany Lions in that span. but the with the engineering firm of l..E. series was hardly that one-sided. Wooten and Co. Seven of Penn State's wins in the From there, plans moved quickly. A series were by fewer than 10 points. Stadium Development Committee. and the most heartbreaking ofall was headed by Raleigh businessman R. by a mere two points. Walker Martin. completed the “It's hard to beat the Penn State necessary financial plans. which were series." Carter-Finley Stadium and officially authorized by Reynolds Coliseum public address university officials March 3. announcer C.A. Dillon says. “I hated to 1965. The committee then see it end. it had become such a big accepted bids for the various rivalry. I guess the one game in stadium contracts and awarded that series that stands out was those bids June 29.1965. the one where they kicked that The final touch to the new 50-yard field goal in the last stadium’s plans came when second ofthe game to win. We Raleigh businessman A.E. had that one won." Finley donated $290,000 to That was 1979. With time finance a stadium fieldhouse. running out and the Wolfpack Contracts for the fieldhouse. ahead. 7-6. Penn State kicked a scoreboard and parking areas 50-yard field goal that actually were awarded in early 1966. hit the cross bar before going The final cost of the entire through the goal to give Penn project came to $3.7 million. State a 9-7 win. Construction went quickly. “Time should have expired. More than 300.000 cubic yards but they stopped the clock with of dirt were removed during one second remaining," State grading for the stadium. 70.00L \ Sports Information Director Ed bags of cement were poured to, Seaman says. “That field goal make 25.000 tons of concrete. shouldn‘t have counted. and it and 1.350 tons of steel were probably cost us a bowl bid. used in the stadium structure. We'd already won the The overall site covered 7:3 conference championship. but acres. including 10 acres for the the Gator Bowl picked North stadium itself and ti?) acres for Carolina. We had the same parkingand access roads. record as Carolina. but they'd beaten us earlier in the season." Named for State grads In the 1977 meeting between the two. State tailback Ted The stadium was named in Brown rushed for 251 yards. honor of W.J. (Nicki and Harry still a Wolfpack single-game Carter. both graduates of record, and State led much of State. and the Carter family of the second half. But Penn State Wallace. N.C.. for their put together a long scoring financial contributions to the drive late in the game for a stadium project and their 21-17 win. and yet another longstanding support of heartbreaker for the Wolfpack. various university programs. The fieldhouse was named Provides more for Finley. a long-time financial than games supporter of the University and There have been other the donor of the original memorable games at 5290.000 for the fieldhouse. Carter-Finley. including the In 1979. university officials 21-20 win over North Carolina added Finley's name to the in 1975. and a pair of 1973 stadium itself. renaming it thrillers, over UNC and Carter-Finley Stadium to over Maryland. commemorate Finley's long record of The new stadium has support for the University. provided more than great games. The first game played at Dillon says Carter—Finley gives the Carter-Finley Stadium was against Wolfpack scheduling advantages that South Carolina on Oct. 8. 1966. The would have been impossible at Gamecocks won that initial game. Riddick. Many times during the 31-21. and in the ensuing 20 years. pre-Carter—Finley days. the Wolfpack 4.498.605 people have watched the was able to play no more than three Wolfpack in action at Carter-Finley home games. and it had to play most of Stadium. its games against North Carolina at Because of the tremendous support Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. of State fans. university officials were “It's good to see us playing so many able to pay off the stadium‘s mortgage more home games." Dillon says. “In 25 years ahead of schedule. The the Riddick era. we played as few as original bond from the city stipulated three home games a year because the that all proceeds from home games. stadium was so small. We‘d have about minus 10 percent for stadium 15.000 people per game at Riddick. and .perations. go directly toward retiring I used to wonder what in the world the stadium bond of more than $4 we'd do when we moved to the new million. stadium. it was so big." The original retirement date for the No problem. Dillon can't remember bond was 2004. but university officials one Carter-Finley crowd small enough paid offthe last of the bond in August to fit into Riddick. And tomorrow 1978 and burned the mortgage in a night's crowd should be the 15th pregame ceremony at the 1976 season Carter-Finley crowd to exceed 50.000. opener against East Carolina. ALL-TIME LARGEST cnowos AT CARTER-FINLEY The average crowd over the years at Has seen exciting regimes 1 58.300 vs EaSt Carolina Sept 7 1985 11-33 Carter-Finley has been 39.461. 57 800 vs North Carolina Oct 15 19:33 14-42 So despite the won-lost record of 3 57.700 vs EastCarolma Sept it 1983 1622 recent years. Wolfpack football in the Recent seasons ha\ cn't produced a 4 57.300 vs EastCaroIIna Sept 29 1984 31-22 20-year Carter-Finley Stadium era has great many thrills for State fans 5 56 200 vs North Carolina OCI 1’ 195‘- 10-21 been a most special time. 6 '35 200 vs EastCarolrna 5913” ll 798‘? 3326 7 54.200 vs North Carolina OLIEO 1979 21-3: 8 53.400 vs EastCarohna 560* 8 .979 34-20 9 52.200 vs EastCaroIina Sept 19 "3.1 31.10 10 51300 vs North Carolina 0“ ‘5 "9’27 ”QT Average: 55.360 Record in top 10 Carter-Finley crowds: 4-6

FIRST GAME: Dedicated on Octane: 8 FIRST STATE VICTORY: Over Vilglnla Dy 8 WOLFPACK RECORD IN CARTER-FINLEY' STATE UNDEFEATED SEASONS IN game won by Scorn Carolina 3122 .n 1105:. gore-.439 .‘1 111.0ctober29 1966 CARTER-FINLEV: 1967. 1972,1973. 1975 35.200 spectators W3: 60 Ti». H M”; LONGEST STATE WINNING STREAK: 15 COACHING RECORDS IN CARTER-FINLEY FIRST TOUCHDOWN. 8'. Swot" Ca'on” .~. - games SCa'ttu'1Q197275 (1966-701 13-8-2 Jimmy Kilien o" 4 1L “1'?! ; ‘:\s1'1,"‘. F» ‘ A. hitchaels11971| 1'4 Garnte Octooe'a was LONGEST ST ATE LOSING STREAK18 games maHottz.1972-751 201-1 Spanning 1‘ :‘6‘1'8‘; 80 Reint1976-791 14-10-1 FIRST STATE TOUCHDOWN: 8 B - Monte KitttnI1980-82I 13-6 er‘ a 38 vd’.I ;'.t ‘ wort " 'V‘lu'" Tom Reed 11983-8131 515 Ca'o‘r "a Cl' 1. t " ' "1'3 Dick Sneuoamtsm? :34 85~wirnFurmant 2.1 Defensive line returns three lettermen Mac Harris tackle after playing last year at for minus 12 yards. He also Assistant Sports Editor defensive end. may be the best made four other tackles for As far as the starting front of all-around athlete on the interi losses last year for total nega- Winstead. Kea and Bulluck, The defensive front should be or line. where he has three tive yardage of 18. Robertson would only say. familiar player-wise. but dif- years of experience. Playing A 6-0. 249-pound senior. Kea's “that‘s possible. but not ferent in philosophy and behind standouts Raymond numbers weren‘t quite as im- finalized." keeping in line with alignment. as new coach Dick Phillips and Reggie Singletary. pressive as those of t)“ . other the staff's view that open com- Sheridan and defensive line Bullock made 13 unassisted two. but he had significantly petition for positions can only coach Steve Robertson make tackles in 1985. 21 overall. and less playing time. He only made help the team. the change to the successful had two sacks for minus~14 10 total tackles. but had two “We want to eliminate the big Derek Debnam." Robertson Furman 50 defense. yards and three other tackles sacks to tie for the team lead play." said Robertson. In order said. Agnew, who checks in at a Familiar folks like Brian for losses. with Winstead. Bullock. and to do that. the team will have to hefty 6-4 and 258 pounds will Bullock. Sandy Kea and Kent Winstead spent most of his four other players. “tackle well and work on the probably see action at Winstead will serve time in the game-time at the noseguard and “We're making improvements fundamentals." he said. Winsead‘s left tackle position. trenches for the Pack. kreping tackle positions. The 6-2. 252- on fundamentals," Robertson Freshmen may also make a Debnam. a 6-3. 240-pounder. mostly the same jobs they held pound junior showed promise said. “and we've been spending contribution to the defensive could see action at the other lastyear. last year, leading the interior time on the basics and proper line this year. tackle position. Both Agnew and Bullock. a (H. 238-pound se» line with 31 total tackles — 19 steps, techniques. We're making “Ray Agnew will very proba Debnam played at Winston nior who will move to right unassisted —~ and two QB sacks progress." bly see some action. as will Salem's Carver High last year. Special teams look to Jones leads defensive backs regain lost consistency

with veteran stability with experience, excellence the type player we want (for long snappingl." Trent McCrsnie Jeff Hairston (6-1. 184) and Accurate is right. In his third Staff Writer Stacy Manning(5-10, 182). year now as State‘s long / snapper. Purcell has never had a The secondary has tradi- The strong safety spot has bad snap, a fact in which he tionally been a strong point of been captured by 64), 204-pound takes pride. State teams. starting with Joe junior Chris Johnson. Johnson “I‘ve never snapped one over Scarpati and Claude “Hoot" played only sparingly last year. anyone's head." said Purcell, Gibson in the early '605. to and then only as an outside “and I've never had a game Woodrow Wilson and Perry linebacker. Johnson's limited loser or one that got away." Williams in the late ’703 and experience at safety shows the Purcell claims that long early '808. to the excellence of secondary's lack ofdepth. snapping “is nothing difficult. Nelson Jones on today's squad. It’s just practicing hard and At free safety will be Michael trying to get into a routine." Although the secondary posi- Brooks. 3. 5-11. 185-pound Mac Harris Purcell's center position is tions are basically set. with sophomore. who has been touted 5 Assistant SportsEditor probably the only one not being returning lettermen nailing as one of the team's best battled for by other players. down starting jobs. the depth of athletes. Brooks. like Johnson. will be junior Andrew Ellerbe‘ Special teams have not the defensive backfield will saw only minimal playing time (6-2. 188). another of the inexpe- Punters and other players on depend on the development of last year at the outside rienced newcomers. always been one of the strong the six special teams are still up some inexperienced players. linebacker position, making points of State football. Except for grabs. and several players eight unassisted tackles during Even with the lack of game for the days of guys like former are in contention for the punting The two cornerback positions his limited tenure. time within the secondary unit. punter Johnny Evans and job. will be occupied by seniors. defensive back coach Buddy all-America kicker Nathan Rit~ ”Craig Salmon is a college Fourth-year starter Jones (6-1. Backing Johnson up at his Green remains optimistic about chie. special teams have punter; Mike Cofer is a college 194) will open at one corner. and free safety position will be its upcoming season. generally been less than ade- punter; Kelly Hollodick even- two—time letterwinner Derrick senior Keith Young (5—10, 185). quate. tually won the punting job last Taylor (5-10. 188) will be op- who lacks playing time in the “I‘m encouraged...(we're) Last year special teams were year . . . so we have three guys osite him. secondary despite the fact that willing to work hard to get hampered by injuries and a lack who can punt and have punted. Also battling for time behind he is a senior. Playing on the where we want to go. That ofconsistency. Any one of them could do it the starters are two freshmen: alternate team behind Brooks excites me." said Green. All-America candidate again." said Trevathan. place-kicker Mike Cofer. who But. due to Cofer's duties as handles the kickoff duties as kicker. which Trevathan feels well. pulled a muscle in his hip would take away from his Frosh linebacker Rothgeb in the first game last year and practice time as a punter, never returned to action. Hollodick's newly found wide Punter Craig Salmon was receiver talents and lack of plagued by inconsistency and a practice and Salmon's good gains job next to Crooms seemingly endless number of punting to this point. Salmon is bad situations. Often times. listed as No. 1 on the depth Salmon was forced to boot from charts. Trent MeCranie battling with Rothgeb for the year and Wilson. who played a deep in Wolfpack territory. The “We‘re glad to have three Staff Writer other spot. Sophomore Fred number of positions in previous first game against ECU. he had punters." Trevathan says. Stone (5-11. 242). who played years — including quarterback. one punt blocked and recovered “Craig is obviously a good The linebacking corps. an- last year at fullback. is also tight end and defensive tackle for a touchdown. Soon af- punter. because he won the job chored by senior and returning vying for the other inside — are getting new looks as terward. he lost his job to lastyear." starter Kelvin Crooms. is linebacker position. Junior linebackers. Sophomore Scott backup Kelly Hollodick, who From the kicking standpoint. ' speckled with new faces — at Terrence Casey (6-2. 209) moved Auer (6-5. 280) is next in line for also took over as place kicker State looks to be in good shape. least new to the position. from strong safety in the spring outside linebacker. when Cofer got hurt. Cofer. whose comeback from the to inside But this year. with Cofer muscle injury was a question Co-captain Crooms (540. linebacker and has also The fact that Crooms is the healthy. Salmon coming back mark. has proven himself to be 224-pounds). was State's most entered the race for the last only returning starter leaves strong and experienced long back to normal in spring and fall valuable player last year. With starting position. room for change in the corps. snapper Gus Purcell over the practice. 161 tackles in 1985. his spot is At the outside linebacking Several freshmen have shown ball. the special teams may be “Mike went through entire solidified. leaving one spot left positions. the Pack lost two progress to this point. mainly looking forward to a change in spring without relapse of the on the inside. Freshman Brett starters from last year in Ray Bobby Houston at outside luck. injury." Trevathan said. “We Rothgeb (6-3. 215) has seemingly Phillips and Reggie Singletary. linebacker and Grant Slavin at Purcell has been called the have to feel good about Mike as out-dueled a pair of veterans for Juniors Greg Harris (6-5. 246) inside linebacker. Both of these “most important man on the a kicker. He's proven over the the other inside position. Senior and Scott Wilson (6—8. 246) are freshmen may get some playing special teams" by special teams past that he can play." Pat Teague (6-2. 226) and junior leading candidates. Harris. who time behind starters Crooms coach Henry Trevathan. “Gus is Sterling Quash (6-4. 228) are played a little as a lineman last and Harris. Young spikers can

ACC’s best, Martino says GingerBrown one of our frcshmcn last year "Wc havc :1 luuk'h. “High SmffWr-i'tcr II’atty Lakel played in the schedule this ycar. Wi- play Olympic Sports Fostival in several top twenty nppnnt'nh The women's volleyball team. Houston." including l’cnn Statv. i‘uluradn under fourth year head coach In tcrms of recruiting, State. lit-origin. Florida. and Judy Martino. will open its Martino fools hcr team is Nttll‘t‘I’ilnit*,"

CMission Hundreds of summer print shirts, shorts, jams, and CVallcyf‘ accesories forjust $9.99 Values up to $29.99 2520 Hillsborough Street SHOPPING CENTER (across from DH. Hill Library) Western Boulevard at 821—5085 Avent Ferry Road, Across From NCSU Tarantini-led booters carry excitement into ’86 Deron Johnson goals. suffered a broken arm Staff Writer this past July during a scrim- Wolfpack mage match at the National While the addition of Jim Olympic Festival in Houston. Valvano as new athletic director Men’s Soccer Returning Letterman: 16 The Brooklyn native will be out and Dick Sheridan as football Returning Starters: 10 for about three weeks. coach have injected excitement Letterman Lost: 4 Tarantini said junior halfback into State athletics. nowhere is StartersLost: 1 Chibuzor Ehilegbu of Idaham. the enthusiasm as intense as in Head Coach: George Taran- the office of new men’s soccer tini (first year) Nigeria should make a large PhotobyMarc Kawanishi head coach George Tarantini. AssistantCoach: Dan Allen contribution to the offense. Ken Hill. Chuck Codd and Safet Huieinovlc (from left to right) Tarantini — taking over for (first year) Ehilegbu scored three times in former head coach Larry Gross Ail-starcandidates: F Tab 1985 while handing out seven preparefortheSeptember 6-7 Wolfpack Classic. Ramos(secondteamall- assists. who became women's coach and America. firstteam all-South. State returns a solid defense State’s soccer coordinator — 1st team all—ACC), G Kris that allowed only one goal an lL ll "lL lDll N ll). SilJlB‘S does not try to hide his eager— Peat (1984 firstteam all-ACC). .yr ness concerning the start of the F SadriGjonbalaj (firstteam all- outing. and is anchored by 1986 season. South andall-ACC. FBArnold seniors Dave Intrabartolo and “The mood around State Siegmund(second-team all- Jeff Guinn. and juniors Arnold athletics is one of excitement ACC) Siegmund and Kris Peat. ;;{\Lm>:‘6{§:33”‘2; and this is carrying over to the Newcomers: G CarterCorey. Peat, an all—ACC goalie as a soccer team." Tarantini said. F LanceBell. FBJesusCadavid freshman. had 110 saves and six FDan McManamy. FB Tony shutouts as a sophomore. de- 833-3495 “I'm very positive and excited Symonds FB about this year's team." Lastyear’srecord: 12-52, 2-3-1 spite being hampered by inju- 3209 HILLSBOROUGH Tarantini declined to make ACC (5th). Ranked No. 19 in ries. Peat was backed up by any projections about this final lSAAsoccerpoll, NCAA junior Jim Cekanor who allowed season's team which finished tournament bid only two goals in seven outings. NEW HOURS last year at 12-5—2 overall (2-3-1 Preseasonranking: 20th (ISAA) State faces another tough Mon — Sat 11:00AM — Midnight in the ACC). and was ranked schedule. with games against l9th nationally by the In- improved in all aspects of the six teams which finished in the 3113.1______1.}3991M:lQLOQEM. tercollegiate Soccer Association. game. He may not be scoring as nation's top 12, including TAILGATE FEAST But. there are few reasons why much but he‘s the player that is third-ranked Hartwick College i the Wolfpack should not have a creating the score." and ninth-ranked Connecticut. i 5 foot Sub $40.00 : successful season. Ramos might have to become According to Tarantini, a key State returns 16 of 20 let- more of a scorer this season to another post—season appear- : Feeds 35-40 people I termen and 10 of 11 starters because of the graduation of ance will be success early in the from a team which has made the teammate Sam Owoh, who also season. The experience of play- i-_Aflaflaflflaefiaflaneinul NCAA playoffs three out of the scored six times. and the loss of ing in two NCAA playoffs in the last four years. all-South striker Sadri Gjon~ past two years and the luxury of STOP BY STORE & ASK FOR WEEKLY SPECIALS Heading the list of returning balaj. having 10 of 11 starters back DRIVERS WANTED players is junior all-America Gjonbalaj. who led the team should also make a difference. FREE DELIVERY (AFTER 4PMl Tab Ramos. Ramos led the team in scoring last season with 17 he said. with 17 assists last season and 7“% __&__.,_ __.-_ was second in goals with six, but has assumed a more well- FALL INTO rounded role since coming to A State. “Tab is becoming a complete GREAT DEAL wALL-S TAR player.“ Tarantini said. “He has /BIKE SHOPS INC. MEN'S SOCCER SeptB-‘l...... WOLFPACK CLASSIC. BROYHILL FURNITURE l2-i4....Duke‘Metropolitan Life RENTALS The best selection of Tournament bicycles, parts and acce- 20...... DUKE ssories in town. Close to cam- 27...... MARYLAND pus-Repair made to all brands of 30....ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN bicycles. Oct. 4...... SOUTH CAROLINA 8...... at Campbell Beltlme — 3530 Wade 12...... at Virginia HOURS Avenue Mon.-Fn'. RidgeWOOd ...... DAVIDSON Shoppmg(:omm 10-6 Shopping 15 Wagewood Sat. 10-5 Center 19...... at Clemson Closed $149.00 = WadeAv Sunday 833_ 22...... VIRGINIA TECH ‘ancloir Sofa/Chair Combination HillsboroughStr 25...... at Rutgers I 28....AI’PAI.ACHIAN STATE lpurchase any new bicycle-i 100/0 off any non-sale: Free delivery with student ID. :in stock at re%u2la0r8riceii parts or accessories 31...... at North Carolina $49.00 rental package land receive I l Ask about our student discounts : of Free Accessories l l NOVA...... FURMAN i I Broyhill furniture rentals : expires Sept. 15th Jl expires Sept. 15th I 8...... WAKE FOREST 5301 N. Blvd Raleigh 872-7140 Womens’ soccer

squadlooksto

join nation’s elite Tim Peeler Wolfpack Sports Editor Women ’3 Soccer For the past three years, Returning Letterman: 18 coach Larry Gross has fervently Returning Starters: 1 1 tried to put State on the Lettermen Lost: 0 women's soccer map. After Starters Lost: 0 beginning a varsity program in Head Coach. Larry Gross (eighth 1983. dealing out his first schol- year) arships in 1984 and making the AssistantCoaches: Mohamed NCAA tournament last year. Momem (firstyear), John Gross has pretty much com- Elsmore pleted his first chore. PhotobyMarc Kawanishi (firstyear) Freshman Michelle GraduateAssistant: John But this year, Gross has a Dubols and sophomore Amy Cypher get ready Hummel(first year) new goal for his llth-ranked for today'sseason openeragainst Erskine. All-starcandidates: F Laura women. templating moving All-America starters that can play at. any Kerrigan(freshman all- “We are faced with wanting halfback America); G-Barbara to join the elite — the top four Laura Kerrigan to the given time." Wickstrand or five teams." Gross said. center forward position. This year's schedule once WOMEN'S SOCCER Newcomers: Laura Berens. Jill “We're maybe not as strong or "We want to make sure we again includes two games with Rutten, Michelle DuBois as deep. but we are tremen- get her into the best position ...... ERSKINE Last year's record: 12-6-3, NCAA national power North Carolina...... N.C. WESLEYAN tournament bid dously improved over our 1985 possible," Gross said of the which last year had its string of 7...... VANDERBILT Preseason ranking: 19th(lSAA) team that made the NCAA." sophomore from Kearney, N.J.. four consecutive national titles 13...... NORTH CAROLINA What's improved over last who led the team in scoring as a broken by George Mason. 17...... METHODIST year's team. which advanced to freshman. another team on the Pack's 20...... MARY WASHINGTON the final eight of the tourney. is Freshman Jill Rutten is in schedule. State upset Mason 25...... VIRGINIA a year's worth of experience and line for Kerrigan's vacated last year in Raleigh and is the 28...... at William and Mary maturity for the returnees and position, Gross said. last team to defeat the defend. Oct. 3...... at Erskine the addition of three blue-chip ing national champions. 4...... at Emory AMERICAN freshmen. Injuries have also played a Gross will also take his team 6...... HI7NTINGTUN Everyone from last year‘s factor in the position juggle. to the prestigious Vodicka ...... Vodicka Mcmoria| 9 CANCER 12-6-3 squad will return. Three potential starters have Tournament in Fairfax. Va.. a TournamenI With so many quality people missed at least a week of tourney that includes many (Fairfax. Va.l { SOCIETY” in camp, quite a bit of shifting of practice due to leg injuries —— national contenders. 18...... RANDOLPH MACON positions has taken place. juniors Kathy Walsh and co- 23...... RADFORD Delores Heib. the team's only captain Beryl Bruffey and soph- Ultimately. Gross has one 26...... at George Mason senior, has been moved from omore Jennifer Jackson are all thing in mind — a return trip to Inna om, stopper to outside fullback to expected to return to practice the NCAAs. CRUST PIZZA make room for Laura Berens, a this week. “We've proven that we can ACC Weekend 3010 Hillsborougi St (NCSU) highly touted freshman from Gross will likely use several play on (a national) level." he FREE DELIVERY Garland. Texas. players at different positions. said. "But to do so week-in and 31...... Maryland at Chapel Hill. 0W Overall, the Pack's tradi— especially in the early season. NC. 0W 0M Ola-mull.“cam-UM tionally strong defense is an- week-out is something we have Nov.1 Virginia at Chapel Hill. NC. OGI-Ifiu-cot-u» OWE-falts-..t- ant-mun."emit-win chored by returning starters “What we are faced with... to do. ecu-IOU». Amy Gray. Heib and Tracy is that there are no set 11 "My goal is to make it to the 2...... at North Carolina DMIVAI(I) Goza. starters," he said. “There are NCAA tournament . ..then just 833-9647 0 833-2167 0 833-3783 Offensively. Gross is con- 15-16 players we consider alittlefurther." TRY Pizza One! Illuminati-minim”MMJNmm-«hrh‘h(Nahum-mung, ememumm-mnmovum-aw lm‘luldtmmuuuun .Watmulfllwuflhhtmlmmi ,XN; LET BERLIN TIRE GET 'lfmbuimhxmrpnmh'niolwwnom'Othm-h-MIoalIId-ea ‘- you to Wolfpack games I BUY ANY.FREEPIZZA llPIZZA!"0146") AND ' GETANOTHEROEEQQAL VALUE I 3:We emp loy ASE Certified Mechanics It Call Today II Mon-vaaram-womFREE!mcmwn... | -————-——CAMVQ‘T 5’! 'AL For An Appointment I 36.00 IONLY $6.00 FORSPECIALA 12" ONE ITEMI' 833-4502 PIZZA wrrII2320:corn-2s l "II-IIIII-l-IIIIII-II-I PIC-I-I-IIIIII.Ih-I'.II III-l III-III-IIIII-IIIII II —-Q'CWPIMFREEDuMI-vWell—OHM“-- II FRONT DISC WHEEL Air Oil, Lube " + 2 SPEEIAL '1 BRAKES ALIGNMENT Conditioner 8. Filter : TwoPIZZASSMALLPLUSI2a32...TWOcomes:ITEM: I "0.75 l $ 95 Recharge (ill ..-I 51 188 I Oi-CmP-Oh Ikqu-D‘awlvu $5495 F" ’, 'IIUfiill u--___-_-___-_WWIWV Il We will: We Will. 1 5 wan, lube 8330 .47 1833-2—16—7 a 333 3783 - replace front disc pads 0 Check SusoenSIon W. s1995 ' 1‘) {Its of - resurface rotors - Set alignment Evacuate and recharge v.- tall ():l, Il TWO I2ABGE+2”16'SPECIALTWO ITEM PIZZASI3 0 repack wheel bearings air (:ondItIoner ‘ " rheukpil PLUS4.32.. cones! . install new grease seals to specs '12 month 12.000 mile - Check air pressure . Add up to lf'f warranty (Most cars in light truck») 1‘ lbs llr’fifl ['11: .Ir1.I”.l:thlIu(kS)a Expires 8-2-88 Expires 8-2-86 Expires 82-86 anires 8-2-86 ONLY$9.00:9.comaSPECIALA 16TWO “III-IIlI-III-III—_ hDIII-IIIIICIII-ICDIID‘lIII-II-III-I-II-ICII-Ill‘h...-...... -...... ITEM PIZZA(‘OKESWITH2 FREE320:. I».(tux-I raw0:.mu w. |1lul (in Mr. A... 833- 4502 1..__-__ (:61an L____.J_...... 8'33459:5 BERLIN TIRE “Ml ‘I> s1 50 lihééti BF GOODRICH .1' C:/,, MICK CRUST PWA W. “fire“e6“ Allin: Farmers ituh: 3010 Hillsbotoudt St (NCSU) ‘11:,°er FREE DELIVERY {W “Where You and Your Car Really Matter.‘ ViAJ‘Y: Wolfpack Roberson-led links squad looks forward

Returning Letterman: 7 Letterman Lost: 1 to difficult fall tournament schedule Head Coach: Richard Sykes (16th year) Trent McCranie comeback on the last day of the face in these tournaments Sykes champion of Venezuela; Todd Staff Writer NCAA tourney to edge favorite describes as “top flight." Gleaton. second place finisherin All-starcandidates: An Oklahoma State for the national The squad consists of 12 mem- the North Carolina Junior Roberson, senior; JoeGay. The 1986 fall golf season will championship. bers. seven who are re- Tournament; 'c Smyre. a junior; UlyGrisette. junior. ‘officially begin September 26 Sykes said what he has seen turning from last year. Academ- rare three-time articipant in Newcomers: Doric Smyre. with the Wake Forest Invita- of this year’s players has been ic all-America Art Roberson and the N.C. Junior; and Doug MauricioCarrasco. Todd tional in Linville. N.C. at the good so far. “Everyone has four academic all-ACC players Stone. winner of the Donnel Gleaton. Doug Stone. Elk River Golf Course, but the improved," said Sykes. who will form part of the returning Ross Tourney. time and the optional practices hold practices for his team regiment. Roberson shared the Last year'sresults: (12 leading up to today's ‘ first every day. leadership of the squad last year tournaments) Firstplace mandatory practice have six- There will be three fall tourn- along with all-America Jeff finish in the Palmetto teen-year golf coach Richard aments for the Wolfpack Invitational, third place finish Lankford. who graduated. Help Prevent Blrth Defects in Tar Heel Classic, fourth Sykes full ofoptimism. linksters with approximately ”(Roberson) should assume Support the place finishes in Furman "We‘re going to be good.“ three weeks in between each. the position of a leader.” says Invitational and Miami-Doral Sykes said. But predicting golf The NCAA regulates this Sykes. —‘VNMarch(X‘ECTSofWHOMDimes lnvitational, and fifth place is difficult. Sykes said. citing schedule; no other matches can New leaders may emerge as in Gamecock Classicand last year's Wake Forest team as be played. which leaves plenty State welcomes four impressive Hilton Head Invitational. an example. The Deacons finish- of practice time for the team. recruits. The new players are ed third in the Atlantic Coast The opposition the.Pack will Mauricio Carrasco. national Conference but staged a terrific Tounderstand much ofwhat we‘redoing with respect tocancerrematch, you'd need agraduate legrce in mien)blt)l()g) orbiuclmnistry. YOUR COMPLETE COMPUTER But to understand how well oureducational pmgmmx and xervice resources help both patients and their families. simply talk in one outof STORE every llltI Americans whoare part ofourvolunteer pmgmn. ()r tqu inone ofthe 3 million who've survivedcancer. “CLOSEST TO CAMPUS” The battle isn't mcrbut weare winning Pleasesuppon the American CancerSociety. as CHECK WITH US ON SPECIAL STUDENT PRICING N.C. STATE PARTIES AT “WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL”

div/”1417M Okidata TOSHIBA

Tues...... Ladies Night x/AMGA NEC N0 cover for ladies before 10:30 : MICRO'DE $2 for members CITDH $3 for guests -ll- W $4 for ages 18-20 25¢ draft/$1 imports/$1.50 highballs firmm data MM): ‘I' g: COI'CICIIICI systems Wed...... $l cover all night $2 for ages 18-20 5. 81 imports SEE us FOR ALL YOUR DISKETTES, # 33 oz. buckets of ice cold draft $1.25 RIBBONS, COMPUTER PAPER, ii CABLES & CHIPS. Thur...... Hot new lineup of live entertainment COMPUTER TIME ON i IBM PC COMPA TIBLES H Friday and Saturday A VAILABLE Party til 3:00 a.m. $1 draft/$1 imports 53 members 34 guests/ages 18-20 :3015 HiIIsborough St. Blocks West of Campus II 828-5227 Hot ’Lanta is the place for people of all ages Mon-Fri 9am tO 7”pm Satmlj10am to 4p Jfi -x —— q: Hot ’Lanta features a non-alcohol drink menu For More Information Call 832-0202 An."

--wW".=P Tuffey, Metzler injuries

slow women barriers

Mac Harris have only six runners right now. Asst.SportsEditor when we really should have 10. and I don't know how many will This year's Wolfpack be running. Women's cross-country team One reason for the glum may not be quite as successful outlook for the Pack women as the squad that finished third barriers is the loss of all- nationally last year, or even as America Kathy Ormsby. who successful as previous teams. A would have been in her fourth key loss. a couple of nagging year with the team. Ormsby was injuries and an off recruiting permanently paralyzed early in year are draining head coach the summer after she jumped Rollie Geiger's squad. off a bridge in Indianapolis at This year's squad has big the national track and field shoes to fill. Last year‘s squad. championships. in addition to finishing third in Her absence obviously hurts the national meet. won the the Pack. But the team still District III meet, the ACC meet feels ()rmsby's presence. Geiger and the state championships. said. Suzie tufley But all-star runner Suzie “We have no depth with the Tuffey. last year's individual loss of Kathy, because she the lack of depth." (iciger said. Staff photo by Scott Rivenbark national champion. was injured added a lot to the program. both “but we need every girl we hau- Cross-country coach RollieGeigertalks to his runners. during the summer and has not with her athletic ability and this year. It's really going to in- Men’s Cross Country Cross-Country had the proper time to recover. otherwise." Geiger said. “but we a very difficult year." Women’s keeping her from beginning still feel she's a part of the Even with five tough llit'i'ls Letterman Returning: practice on Tuesday with the team. It's a loss in a lot of ways. this year. plus the hard tum-s StartersReturning: 6 rest of the team. Patty Metzler but she's still part of our the team has gone through Willi Returning Lettermen: 9 Head Coach: Rollie Geiger also recently sustained an injury program." the loss of ()rmsby. (it-igcr ReturningTop 7: 7 (eighth year) that is hampering her progress remained optimistic. Lettermen Lost: 0 All-starcandidates: Suzie . ufley this season. Tuffey may be One bright spot for the team Top 7 Lost: 0 (national champion. all- is the return of veteran Connie confidence in the girls Head Coach: RollieGeiger America. won District ill meet. running as early as next week. Jo Robinson. who was red “I have (eighthyear) ACC meet. NC. Statechampi- but nothing is definite. that are running for us." (icigt-r All-starcandidates: Pat Piper onship). Connie Jo Robinson shirted last year due to injury. said. “I hopc we can confinin- (won NC. State Champion- (three—time all-America). Janet “We've had problems with Robinson should help the depth the success we've had in lllt' ship). Ricky Wallace Smith (two-time all-America) (the injuries). . ..and we have woes of the women runncrs. past. All I ask is that the girls Newcomers: BobHenes (fifth in Last year'sresults: third na- very little depth right now. To ”Connie Jo is a three time continue to do their host until-r national high school meet) tionally. won District lll predict this season would be all‘America — we need (her) a the circumstances. That's all I Lastyear'sreeult's: first in state championship. ACC champion- very difficult." said Geiger. “We great deal this year because of can do." championship, firstin District ill ship, MO. State championship t 11th l tlo l t Newcomers: none

Men hoping to

repeat ’85 success Mike Beel took top honors in ”11' \lillt' Staff Writer championships. Returning as the l’ack's top After surprising almost scvcn runncrs will be M‘nitir‘ everyone with their strong 1985 Gavin (in) nor. Andy Ilerr. l’al season. the men's cross country Piper. Charles Purser. and team is looking for even more Ricky Wallace with sophomores success this year. Coach Rollie Steve lirown and Jeff Taylor Geiger. returning for his 8th rounding out the lineup, ()thcr season. is optimistic. returnees include junior Dan “We've got all seven of our Murray. sophomores Ron ton runners back this year." Tucker and Kurt Scelicr. and Geiger said. “and with the new rcdshirt freshman Kcn Frazier. guys we've got coming in. I feel Geiger is proud of his rc we can be very competitive." cruiting class which includes However. Geiger said that Bob Henes. the Ohio state high level of competitiveness can school champion who finished only be reached if team injuries fifth in the prestigious Kinney are kept at a minimum. Nationals. Other freshmcn rc "Right now, several of our cruits include Paul Dewitt from guys are wrestling with inju- Cary and Michigan native Ed ries. so we could get off to a Hickey. slow start. But. as guys get Geigcr's tcam begins thru- healthy. we'll be just fine." he season Scptcmbcr 30 .Il thi said. Spike Shot- anllillllilldl hmimi The men's team ended up bc l’i-nn Slatc l'niH-rsil) Staff photo by Scott Rivenbark 11th in the country last year. In "I'm t‘Xl'll|‘(I .iimnl iln Piper wan last year’s state addition, they wcrc district wasnn." (it-igi-r \illll. “ll u.» \lm. All-star candidate Pat Piper stretches out before preseason drills. champions. placed M't'ond in lllt' healthy. wr- Will lil‘ :I \i-rx .{oud I‘""“M“ championship meet. Atlantic Coast (‘onfcrcnct- and cross country tannin.“ ‘MW’ Sept. 6 EAST CAROLINA...... -....7:00

13 PITTSBURGH...... 700

20 WAKE F0R§ST*...... 12:15

27 at Marylan h 700

11 at Georg 1215

8 at Virginia..... 1215

15 DUKE**1215

22 WESTERN CAROLINA...... 12:15

‘home games in CAPS *Televised Games MHomecoming Game times are subject to change