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The Register, 1976-09-03 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship NCAT Student Newspapers Digital Collections 9-3-1976 The Register, 1976-09-03 North Carolina Agricutural and Technical State University Follow this and additional works at: https://digital.library.ncat.edu/atregister Recommended Citation North Carolina Agricutural and Technical State University, "The Register, 1976-09-03" (1976). NCAT Student Newspapers. 641. https://digital.library.ncat.edu/atregister/641 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Digital Collections at Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCAT Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Aggie Digital Collections and Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. That IT'S ROUGH BUT IT'S FAIR Leon Rucker •••••••A************************* *•*•*•*••••*••••••••••*••••*••*•• Once in an athletic lifetime, a few young men gather to form what we often times refer to as a mere team. They are immersed in the idea of performing up to standards that will not allow room for failure. They will be dedicated, responsHe, intelligent and, above all, filled with the faith that they will conquer their adversary no matter how tough. We are indeed fortunate to be a part of and to witness the 1976 A&T football team. -Onig R. Turner Sports Editor Page S2 the A&T Register September 3, 1976 Hornsby North Carolina Howell y4&T Slate HEAD COACH Since taking over as the North Carolina A&T State University head football coach, Hornsby Howell has guided the Unikersiiy Aggies to an impressive 49-30-3 record. A graduate of the university, Howell has not only made a fine con­ tribution to college football but has also tutored some of profession­ Wyle Harris al football's most outstanding players. He is a man not only dedicat­ DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR ed to building athletes, but is interested in developing the total man The personable Wylie Harris will have the task of coordinating the who can compete in our highly competitive society. defense which will keep the Aggie opponents from crossing the goal Entering his ninth season with the Aggies, Howell is the giant force line. A former center on the championship Aggie team of 1959, he behind the Aggie football spirit. Last season his team finished with a is a native of Charlotte, N. C. and was very quick to recruit players 8-3 record and Howell is out to return the Aggies to the success of from talent rich areas for the Aggies. Harris served as an officer in previous teams. To do this the Aggies will again use the veer offense. the 82nd Airborne Division and later coached football, basketball, Howell began his coaching career in 1950 in nearby Burlington, and baseball at Chatham High in nearby Siler City, N. C. His two N. C. In 1953 he returned to his alma mater in the capacity of a train­ year football coaching record there was 14-2-2. er and remained in that position until 1964 when he was promoted to assistant football coach. He took over the head job in 1968. A quiet, soft-spoken man, Howell has that intangible ability to inspire his athletes to give their best at all times. Ben Blacknall A former standout linebacker for the Aggies, Blacknall joined the staff this season. He has been a great help to defensive coordina­ George Wheeler tor Wylfe Harris in working with the A&T defensive unit. OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR After serving as A&T's acting ath­ George Wheeler brings along an impressive football background ATHLETIC letic director in 1971, Cal Irvin de­ to the A&T program. In a period of time when communication cided to step down from his head DIRECTOR coaching job and devote total ener­ is so improtant to the success of a football team, Wheeler's youth gies to molding a dynamic overall and experience in dealing with young people will be of great help CAL sports program. to the Aggie offense. Before joining the A&T staff, Wheeler One of the country's winningest served as a Head Football Coach and Athletic Director in the IRVIN and most respected cage tutors. Irvin never suffered a losing season Albemarle County School System. Wheeler was an outstanding at A&T and posted 401 victories college football player at East Carolina University. against only 143 losses. *••••*•••••••••••• ••••** • •••*•••••••• The A&T Register North Carolina A & T State All-America Candidate Checking The Schedule Presents "When you're number one every­ body's out to prove something Dexter each time you step on the playing field." This is the sentiment of the THE 1976 Feaster North Carolina A&T football team as they open up defense of their 1975 title. Besides a competitive FAU conference schedule featuring such powers as South Carolina State, Howard, and Morgan, the Aggies also face some tough non-conference opponents like FOOTBAU Grambling, Florida A&M, and Johnson C. Smith. Last year the Aggies got off to a better start and peak just at the right time. PREVIEW *•••••••••*••••• 1976 SCHEDULE DATE-OPPONENT SITE September 4- Virginia Union Richmond, Va. 11 - Open 18- South Carolina State Greensboro, N. C. 25- Florida A&M Tallahassee, Fla. October 2- J.C.Smith Charlotte, N. C 8:00 9- Norfolk State Greensboro, N. C. 7:00 16- Universityof Md., E.S. Greensboro, N. C. 7:00 23- Howard University Washington, D C. 1:00 Head-Mr. Thomas Bynum 30- * Morgan State University Greensboro, N. C. 1:00 TRAINING November Assistant-Earl Mason 6- Grambling College Pontiac, Mich. 1:00 Students Jeffery Sims 13- Delaware State Greensboro, N. C. 1:00 STAFF Jerry Coble 20 - N.C. Central University Durham, N. C. 1:30 Statistitian-Eric Williams 'Homecoming • •••• • • ••••••••••••• September 3, 1976 The A&T Register Page S3 Aggies To Meet Toughest Grid Slate In History ByCraigTurner Rarely in these days of Black college football powers. The next best "arm and foot" Jeffries has created a monster of Hawkins will be the top rusher changes and appearance of new Many of those same stars will combination is at Howard a defense in Orangeburg and will despite some leg problems. faces do past events repeat return this season to try to University in Washington, D.C. bring his creation into JOHNSON C. SMITH: themselves. Football in the enhance that theory. Quarterback Mike Banks Greensboro some two weeks Look very closely at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tbe biggest and the best of (6-2,210) and receiver Kenny from now. You can bet the two Golden Bulls. You may be is no exception. Most MEAC fans the defensive linemen to look for Warren (5-10,175) can be just as MEAC co-champions won't be looking at the new CIAA will remember that last season is Robert Sims, a 6-6, deadly as the A&T pair of Turner here for a family reunion. champions for 1976. Coach Eddie A&T rose to the top of the heap 295 pound defensive tackle. and Feaster. The Bulldogs gave up McGirt has by his own admission, with an 8-3 record which also That's right, 295 pounds. He has Morgan State has its own absolutely nothing on the ground "A Powerhouse " included a six-game winning the speed and* agility to no entjy into the star column with i worth mentioning and placed in Wayne Banks was the starting streak. down almost any running back end Mark Durden. Durden the top ten defensively as they quarterback going into this final South Carolina State did what that comes his way. (6-0,178) does not possess the limited their opponents to less week of preparation and he will was expected of it although it Certainly not to be outdone, speed of a Turner or Warren but than 140 yards offensively. i have the top rusher in the CIAA struggled with an offense that Howard has the tallest defensive he led the MEAC in pass Robert Sims will take over in his backfield.Earnest really never got started. Howard linemen on any one team in the receptions with an astounding departed All-America Harry "Warhorse" Williams ran wild for University lost two crucial entire nation. Kevin number of 50. Carson's old spot, and Larry the Bulls and led the league in contests to South CaroUna and Cunningham, 6-8, 285 and There will be some anxious James will be the other huge total offense. A&T and never became a factor sophomore Tommy Spears, 6-7, moments this season with all tackle. State will turn to Defensively, the Bulls will although it did finish 8-3 and was 275 are a pair of tackles that the aerial talent that is abundant All-MEAC deep backs Tony depend on tackle Robert Corely also the preseason favorite. would scare off Godzilla. in so many teams this fall. Evans and Lenny Duncan. (6-4,315) and end Grover North Carolina Central was Grambling doesn't have the Indeed very few games will be Nine of the 19 regulars Covington (6-3,255). The perhaps the biggest monstrous line of the past, but it decided until that final play is returning for Jeffries are with the coaching staff will have to shore disappointment in the entire does have a linebacker that over with. offense. Most of the weight is up the linebackers a bit, but the conference as it lost four of its would play as a lineman for The following is a thumbnail being pulled there by runner secondary will include all four last six ball games and finished a anyone else.
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