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LO C ATIO N Missoula, Montana 59801 CHARTERED...... February 17, 1893 ENROLLMENT...... 8,600 P RESIDENT...... Dr. Richard C. Bowers N ICKNAME ...... Grizzlies, Tips, Silvertips COLORS Copper, Silver and Gold CONFERENCE ...... Big Sky Athletic Conference CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER ...... John Roning (208) 345-5393, Box 1736, Boise, 83701 HOME STADIUM ...... Dornblaser (12,500) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ...... Harley Lewis (406) 243-5331 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE...... Dr. Charles Bryan FOOTBALL COACH Jack Swarthout (406) 243-5331 FOOTBALL ASSISTANTS...... Bill Betcher, John Smith, Wally Gaskins, Gene Carlson SID ...... George Fultz (406) 243-2522 Info. Services (406) 549-6757 Home (406) 243-4192 Press Box

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Administrators and Coaches...... 2-4 1975 Grizzly O utlook...... 5 Player Profiles...... 6-19 All Opponents Record...... 20 Coaches Thru the Years...... 21 1975 Grizzly Roster...... 22-23 1975 Opponents...... 24-28 1974 Grizzly Stats...... 29 UM Football Records...... 30-33 Statistic Rankings...... 34 Awards, All-Americans, Pros...... 35 All-Conference, Grizzly Cup...... 36 Past UM Scores...... 37-41 1974 Big Sky Stats ...... 42 ...... 43 1975 Cross Country...... 44 1975-76 Basketball Schedule...... Inside Back 1975 Grid Schedule, 1974 Results...... Back Cover ■ ■ ■ PRESIDENT RICHARD C. BOWERS Dr. Richard C. Bowers assumed duties as the 13th president of the University of Montana on July 1, 1974. Bowers came to UM from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, where he served as vice president and provost, and professor of chemistry. As Northern Illinois’ provost, he was chief academic officer of the University and had overall responsibility for many other university activities, including computer services, admissions and records, and the library. He also represented Northern Illinois University to the Illinois Board of Regents, the Board of Higher Education of the State of Illinois, and the State Legislature. Prior to being named vice president and provost in 1969, Bowers served as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at NIU from 1965-69. Bowers received his B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Michigan in 1948 and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Minnesota in 1953. He taught at Northwestern University in Evanston, III., beginning in 1954 and became Director of Chemical Laboratories and associate chairman of the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern in 1963. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on May 3, 1927 and was raised in Escanaba, Mich. In 1950 he married Florence Olsen. They have three children. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR HARLEY LEWIS Harley W. Lewis was appointed acting athletic director at the University of Montana, effective July 1, 1975. Lewis also serves as the University’s cross country and track and field coach. A 1964 graduate of UM with a M.S. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Lewis became track and cross country coach at the University in 1966. Prior to assuming coaching responsibilities at UM, the 1959 graduate of Butte High School coached two years at the University of Portland. Montana’s cross country teams have won six Big Sky Conference championships and the UM track teams have captured one Big Sky title and placed second six times with Lewis as head coach. The 33-year-old Lewis will become president of the Cross Country Coaches Association when the 1975 NCAA Cross Country Championships are conducted in November.

2 COACH JACK SWARTHOUT

Jack Swarthout, who came to the Uni­ versity of Montana to double as athletic di­ rector and head football coach in 1967, has recorded four winning seasons in his eight years at the helm of his alma mater and has compiled a 45-37-1 record. Only one other UM football coach has registered more than two winning seasons. Doug Fessenden posted five winning marks in his ten seasons between 1934 and 1949. Montana fans had suffered through 17 seasons without a winning team before Swarthout guided the 1967 squad to a 7-3 record. The Grizzlies were 2-7 in 1968, but rebounded with perfect 10-0 regular seasons in 1969 and 1970. Montana made postseason appearances in the Camellia Bowl in 1969 and 1970, losing to North Dakota State on both occasions. UM slipped to 6-5 in 1971, was 3-8 in 1972, 4-6 in 1973 and 3-6-1 last year. Swarthout, who relinquished his athletic director duties July 1, was born in Prosser, Wash., on Feb. 23,1920. He attended UM, earning a B.A. in political science in 1942, and was a starting end for the 1941 football team. He served four years in the army and was an assistant at UM during the 1946 season before coaching at Hoquiam (Wash.) until 1956. Swarthout was an assistant to Darrell Royal at and Texas for three years, then coached Olympia High (Wash.) to a 50-14-2 nine-year record prior to coming to UM.

THE FOOTBALL STAFF

BILL BETCHER

Bill Betcher joined the Montana staff in 1967. He is offensive line coach. Betcher was born in Woodland, Wash., on Feb. 16, 1939 and attended Washougal High. After high school he attended the University of Oregon, but transferred to Central Wash­ ington State College following his freshman year. As a tackle for CWSC he earned Little All-America honors in 1961. He received his B.A. in physical education from CWSC in 1963 and then coached Castle Rock High (Wash.) to a 22-5 record over a three-year span.

3 JOHN SMITH John Smith joined the UM coaching staff in March of 1973. The former Weber State middle-linebacker is coach of Montana’s linebacking corps. Smith was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Nov. 15,1948. He is a 1967 graduate of Bonneville High (Idaho Falls) and a 1972 graduate of Weber State with a B.S. in physical education. In 1971 he was a graduate assistant on the staff of his alma mater and served in the same capacity at UM during the 1972 season. WALLY GASKINS

Wally Gaskins became a member of the UM football staff in March of 1973. He is responsible for coaching the defensive interior. Gaskins was born in Billings, Mont., on March 27, 1945. He attended Lewis and Clark High School (Spokane, Wash.), graduating in 1963. He entered the army after two years at Columbia Basin JC (Wash.). He served three years in Germany and a year in Viet Nam prior to enrolling at UM in 1970. GENE CARLSON

Gene Carlson assumed his duties as offensive backfield coach and Executive Director of the UM Century Club on Feb. 1, 1974. He was born Feb. 20, 1932 and is a 1949 graduate of Great Falls High. He attended UM, participating in varsity football and basketball until his graduation with a degree in health and physical education in 1954. He spent two years as a pitcher in the New York Yankees organization before joining the service. Carlson coached Great Falls to a 108-32-8 record from 1958-1973. NASEBY RHINEHART

Naseby Rhinehart has been Montana’s Athletic Trainer since his graduation from UM in 1935. He was an outstanding athlete for UM, earning nine varsity letters, and received AII-America-honors as an end in football. Rhinehart, who was born in Cordeal, Georgia, on May 6, 1911, was named to the Helms Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame in 1967, has received the Grizzly Cup, the Ray T. Rocene Sportsman of the Year Award and the University Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award. 4 1975 GRIZZLY OUTLOOK

Montana’s football team will be improved in 1975, with a young squad containing 27 lettermen taking aim on a winning season. The going won’t be easy as most of UM ’s opponents will field improved squads, but the potential is there. The performance of sophomores, who will man a number of starting positions, may well be the key. Coach Jack Swarthout said he believes depth in both backfields and overall team speed are UM’s strengths. Lack of depth in the offensive and defensive interiors are elements of weakness.

Transfer linebacker Joe Smith and now-healthy defensive end Bill Gulbranson bolster a defensive unit that includes a number of honors candidates. Defensive tackle Greg Harris (6-3, 250) and junior safety Greg Anderson, the national champion (Division II) returning kickoffs and punts last year, are All-America caliber. Cornerback Greg Carter is a pro prospect and tackle Doug Betters (6-5, 235) is an impressive sophomore. The secondary has four other lettermen backs—Tom Clift, Glenn Schmasow, Tom Facey and Bob Eustance—for solid depth. Converted fullback Steve Dionas will join Smith to give UM solid linebacker play. Smith, from Pasadena City College, will, according to the UM coaching staff, be at least as good as departed Big Sky defensive MVP Ron Rosenberg. Senior end John Buxton and middle guard Dan Argo, another sophomore, will align with Betters, Harris and Gulbranson on the five-man front.

Offensively, three-year letterman Van Troxel, or Golden West transfer Dan Accomando will get the call at quarterback. Halfbacks Del Spear and Wyatt McCraw, 1974’s top two rushers, have talented company. They are letterman Randy Ogden, redshirt Rich Jordan and transfer Paul Fiskness. Freshmen, namely Don Cheek and Duncan Scott, could play. Rusty Vincent and Mike Mickey, spring transfers from Joliet and Grays Harbor junior colleges, are good fullbacks. D u a n e Walker, a second team all-league selection, will be the tight end. Paul Cooley heads a list of possibles at split end. The offensive interior will have big and strong starters, but is short of backup personnel. Sophomore Ron Lebsock (6-3, 220) will be the center. Mark Plum, a 6-2, 230-pound junior, and senior Walt Brett, a pro prospect at 6-41/2 and 249 pounds, will be the regular guards. Junior Dan Sullivan (6-5, 245) and sophomore Ben Harbison (6-7, 255) are the tackles. Transfer George Weikum and sophomore Murray Pierce will being fall practice as the key men on the line’s depth chart. Montana has a potentially fine placekicker in sophomore Bruce Carlson. Carlson was erratic as a freshman, but the year of seasoning is expected to aid his consistency. PLAYER PROFILES

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Greg Anderson 1974 National Champion Punt and Kickoff Returning Dan Accomando Greg Anderson Dan Argo

Dan Accomando 5-11 185 Westminster, Calif. Junior quarterback. Junior college transfer from Golden West in Huntington Beach, California. Experienced option quarterback with excellent credentials. Hampered by injuries in spring ball, losing playing time and a chance to learn the Grizzly system. Will be in contention for starting berth when the team returns in the fall. Has quick feet and is a strong runner. Graduate of Westminster High School.

**Greg Anderson 5-9 175 Chicago, III. Junior free safety. Jersey number 21. ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE. 1974 Division II national champ in punt returning (20.2 yd. avg.) and kickoff returning (33.5 yd. avg.) All-Big Sky first team as defensive back. Missed last two games of the season, yet posted five touchdown returns—two 94- yard kickoff returns, punt runbacks of 67 and 72 yards and a 77-yard interception return. All-America caliber either as kick returner or secondary back. A gambler as a return specialist. Agile and extremely quick. In first year as a free safety, he proved to be quick to the ball and a hard hitter. Sprinter (9.7) on UM track squad. Graduate of Wawasee Prep in Syracuse, Indiana.

Tony Arehart 6-0 210 Idaho Falls, Idaho Freshman fullback who can play the linebacker position. Team captain of the Skyline H.S. Grizzlies. An excellent blocker and a strong runner with fine statistics. All-league in Southern Idaho Conference.

*Dan Argo 6-2 225 Cincinnati, Ohio Sophomore middle guard. Jersey number 65. One of several sophomores in the starting lineup. Gained valuable experience at defensive tackle and middle guard as a freshman. Was moved permanently to middle guard halfway through spring practice. Worked hard in the offseason and had a productive spring. Highly dependable performer. A quality football player. Graduate of Cincinnati’s Finneytown High School.

7 Doug Betters Jerry Bonas Walt Brett

Don Beriault 5-8 160 Bellevue, Wash. Junior cornerback. Junior college transfer from Olympic in Bremerton, Washington. Parlayed great quickness and the knack for making the big play into first team JC All-America honors at Olympic. Turned in sparkling performance in UM’s spring game. Has a winning background. Graduate of Meadowdale High School.

*Doug Betters 6-5 235 Arlington Heights, III. Sophomore defensive tackle. Jersey number 79. Coach Swarthout comments, “ I expect Doug to develop into one of the best defensive linemen we have had at the University of Montana.” Played offense early in the 1974 season before seeing considerable action at DT the last part of the year. Has good football instincts. The redheaded youngster has fine quickness and is a hard hitter. Football and basketball letterman at Arlington H. S.

Jerry Bonas 6-0 210 Fair Haven, Mass. Sophomore linebacker. Jersey number 60. Among the hardest hitters on the squad. A 1974 walk-on, he has established himself as a steady backup linebacker. Lacks quickness, but is very strong and highly competitive. Valuable member of specialty teams.

**Walt Brett 6-4 1/2 249 Lake Tahoe, Calif. Senior offensive guard. Jersey number 68. A big year from Brett, who is considered a pro prospect, would be of immense help to the Grizzly offense. Line Coach Betcher comments, ‘‘Walt has the potential to be the most effective offensive lineman I have had in my eight years at the University.” Has a year of experience at the position and is due for an injury- free season after being redshirted in 1973 (shoulder injury). Also was bothered by knee problems last year. Has speed (4.8 in the 40), strength, size and attitude to be outstanding. Graduate of Tahoe-Truckee H.S. in Lake Tahoe.

Ray Brossman 6-3 200 Libby Freshman punter-tight end. Credited with impressive 46-yard punting average as a high school senior. Will be given a shot at being UM’s punter in 1975. A tight end prospect for future seasons.

8 John Buxton Bruce Carlson Greg Carter

**John Buxton 6-0 205 Owatonna, Minn. Senior defensive end. Jersey number 48. Is expected to have his best season at UM. Assumed a starting role last year. Has shown steady improvement throughout his football career. A good hitter, with superior knowledge of the game. Big Sky 190-pound wrestling champ as a freshman, but did not wrestle competitively as a sophomore and junior. Owatonna High grad.

Neil Campbell 6-0 205 Helena Freshman fullback-linebacker. A good prep athlete with the ability to play either offense or defense on the college level. Second team all-state at linebacker. Graduated from Helena’s Capital High School.

*Bruce Carlson 6-1 195 Great Falls Sophomore kicking specialist. Jersey number 87. Handled UM’s placekicking chores as a freshman and served as part-time punter. Connected on 28 of 29 PAT attempts, four of 13 field goal attempts and averaged 33.8 yards for 20 punts. Has a strong leg and should be more consistent in 1975 season. Son of offensive backfield coach Gene Carlson. Graduate of Great Falls High.

Jeff Carlson 5-10 170 Great Falls Sophomore strong safety. Transfer from Mt. Hood Junior College in Gresham, Oregon. A quality athlete with tremendous football knowledge. Son of offensive backfield coach Gene Carlson. Attended the University of Wyoming after graduating from Great Falls High.

*Greg Carter 6-3 205 Far Rockaway, N.Y. Senior cornerback. Wears number 30. Returning regular. A natural athlete, who is big, strong and deceptively fast. A pro prospect, Carter picked off four enemy aerials in 1974 and was extremely effective with his overall pass coverage. Had superb spring and is expected to be a standout in the secondary during the 1975 campaign. Transferred to UM from Arizona Western of Yuma, Arizona. Jim Cedarstrom Dale Chappie Tom Clift

*Jim Cedarstrom 6-2 230 Scottsdale, Ariz. Junior linebacker-tight end. Slated for dual role as LB and TE. A top notch athlete who, because of injuries, has not had a chance to prove himself or reach his potential. Transferred to UM in the fall of 1974 from Scottsdale Junior College.

*Dale Chappie 6-2 190 Spokane, Wash. Sophomore tight end. A gifted athlete with the ability to become as good as he wants to. Blessed with exceptional speed. Inexperienced, but logged sufficient playing time to letter as a freshman. High jumps 6-10 1/2. Graduate of Spokane’s Lewis and Clark High.

Don Cheek 5-11 183 Corvallis, Ore. Freshman running back. Touted as one of Oregon’s finest high school halfbacks in several years. Outstanding runner with excellent acceleration. Posted first-rate credentials at Crescent Valley High in Corvallis.

*Tom Clift 5-10 170 Spokane, Wash. Sophomore free safety. Jersey number 27. Perhaps the most versatile athlete on the 1975 roster. Can play all secondary positions. Filled in at quarterback for the spring game. Intercepted two passes while playing reserve role in 1974. Possible starter in defensive backfield. From East Valley High in Spokane.

Paul Cooley 6-1 180 Anacortes, Wash. Junior split end. Spring transfer from Yakima Valley JC in Yakima, Washington. Missed spring practice with injury. All-league at Yakima Valley. Graduate of Anacortes High. Brother Jerry played for the Grizzlies (1971-73).

Charles Crawford 5-10 175 Prosser, Wash. Freshman split end. Also a candidate for the offensive or defensive backfields. Most Inspirational Player and a 4.0 student at Prosser High School. Prosser is Coach Swarthout’s hometown.

10 Steve Dionas Bob Eustance Tom Facey

Brian Cullen 5-11 180 Idaho Falls, Idaho Freshman running back. Earned second team all-conference recognition in the Southern Idaho league despite missing four games with injury. Has fine speed. Interested in UM’s Journalism School.

George Cunningham 6-3 220 Los Angeles, Calif. Junior defensive tackle or middle guard. Fall transfer from Los Angeles Harbor College. As a result of exceptional quickness, he covers a lot of ground and is a fine pass rusher. Went to State as a linebacker after graduating from high school.

*Steve Dionas 6-2 220 Sumner, Wash. Senior linebacker. Wears number 46. Converted from fullback during spring ball and delighted the UM staff by carving out a starting berth. Displayed speed and strength while improving rapidly in the spring sessions. Combination of Dionas and Joe Smith gives UM dynamic linebacker play. Was UM’s numberthree rusheras part-time fullback starter in 1974. Transferred from Mt. Hood in Gresham, Oregon.

Doug Egbert 5-11 180 Ogden, Utah Freshman running back. Honored running back from Ogden’s Ben Lomond High School. Quick runner who received all-area, all-region and second team all-state nomination.

*Bob Eustance 6-0 180 Helena Junior strong safety. Jersey number 24. A 1974 walk-on who stayed. Good hitter with desire. A solid candidate to start in the talent-laden secondary. Graduate of Helena High.

11 Paul Fiskness Bill Gulbranson Ben Harbison

*Tom Facey 5-9 180 Lancaster, Calif. Senior cornerback. Wears number 34. Listed as a probable starter. Is one of the hardest workers on the squad. Compensates for lack of natural ability with his hustle and intense desire. Graduate of Quartz Hill H.S. in Lancaster.

Paul Fiskness 5-9 170 Huntington Beach, Calif. Junior halfback. Transferred from Huntington Beach’s Golden West College for spring ball. All-conference at Golden West. Blocks well and runs with savvy. Had good spring and is battling for starting honors with several outstanding running backs. Three-sport letterman at Huntington Beach High.

*Bill Gulbranson 6-1 205 Aberdeen, Wash. Senior defensive end. Jersey number 42. Coach Swarthout comments, “ Bill is the best defensive end in the league, as he has quickness and speed, ball sense and makes the big play.” Was weakened by lingering illness lastyear. Played well at the end of the season. An honors candidate, who is being counted on for a big year. 1974 transfer from Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen.

Lance Hale 6-0 203 Simms Freshman linebacker-fullback. An outstanding high school athlete, with the potential to develop into afine playeron the collegiate level. Freshman year will be one of development and learning. Team MVP and captain at Simms High School.

*Ben Harbison 6-7 255 Missoula Sophomore offensive tackle. The hometown product (Hellgate High) developed rapidly in his first year of college ball. Added weight and strength during the offseason, and is listed as a probable starter in the offensive line. Solid football player, who will improve as he gains experience. Among a large group of talented youngsters on the Grizzly roster.

12 Greg Harris Rich Jordan Ron Lebsock

**Greg Harris 6-3 250 Kalispell Senior defensive tackle. Wears number 82. ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE. Coach Swarthout comments, “ Probably the most aggressive hitter in University football history. He has a tendency to do his own thing, but he is a tremendously talented athlete.” Enormous potential. Needs to discipline self. Forte is speed (4.75 in the 40) and quickness, but he also has exceptional strength. A pro prospect. Played middle guard most of the 1974 season after sitting out first two games with elbow dislocation. Second team all-league in 1974. Graduate of Kalispell High.

Stan Holland 6-1 180 Great Falls Sophomore free safety. Spring walk-on. Faces the difficult task of asserting himself at a position that has a wealth of talent. Graduate of C.M.R. High in Great Falls.

Rich Jordan 5-10 175 Tacoma, Wash. Junior halfback. Redshirted in 1974 after transferring from Grays Harbor JC in Aberdeen, Washington with impressive stats of 1,332 yards gained in eight games. Natural runner with excellent speed. Has quick and nimble feet. Had good spring—progressing markedly in recovery from knee surgery.

*Ron Lebsock 6-3 220 Butte Sophomore center. Number 52. Another sophomore starter. Outstanding football player. An extremely quick and dedicated athlete. Can also play offensive guard. May be headed for an award-filled career. Graduate of Butte High where he was also a track standout.

*Wyatt McCraw 6-1 195 East Orange, N.J. Senior halfback. Wears number 36. Montana’s number two rusher despite injury problems last fall. Picked up 355 yards and averaged 4.6 yards each carry. Has shown flashes of brilliance. With more consistency he will be a starter. Played JC ball at Arizona Western in Yuma, Arizona. Has good size and speed.

13 Wyatt McCraw Mike Mickey Hayes Milliman

Steve Matovich 5-11 190 Columbus Sophomore strong safety. Spring walk-on. Has not played competitive football for several years. Lacks experience and great speed. Graduate of Columbus High School.

Mike Mickey 6-0 205 Bellevue, Wash. Junior fullback. Transfer from Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, Washington. In Mickey and Rusty Vincent, Montana has two fullbacks with the skills to make the option attack go. All-league and team captain at Grays Harbor. A good blocker and strong runner, with admirable attitude. Graduate of Interlake High in Bellevue.

*Hayes Milliman 6-1 190 Cincinnati, Ohio Sophomore defensive end. Had excellent spring. Is very fast and a hard- nosed football player. Will be sophomore backup to senior ends in 1975. A future regular. Graduate of Finneytown High in Cincinnati.

Scott Morton 6-0 190 Spokane, Wash. Freshman linebacker. Highly thought of because of his speed, strength and aggressiveness. At Spokane’s Shadle Park High he was third in the State AAA wrestling tourney as a junior and state champion as a senior.

Rick Muse 5-8 150 Opheim Sophomore split end. Walk-on freshman a year ago. Showed good quickness and the ability to catch the ball. Graduate of tiny Opheim High School. Played eight-man football in high school.

Paul Nelan 6-2 180 Lakewood, Colo. Freshman quarterback. An option quarterback from ’s fourth- ranked Class AAA prep team. Honorable mention All-state. Reported to have good speed and the ability to throw.

14 Rick Muse Randy Ogden Murray Pierce

*Randy Ogden 6-0 180 Traverse City, Mich. Sophomore halfback. Wears number 31. A versatile athlete, he was tried at several positions before settling in the offensive backfield, where he does everything well. Had splendid spring. Candidate for starting assignment. From St. Francis High in Traverse City. 1971 high school grad.

Hugh Peterson 6-1 185 St. Ignatius Freshman tight end. An all-around prep athlete who will be tested at tight end in the fall. Football and basketball star for the Mission Bulldogs.

Murray Pierce 6-8 258 Cincinnati, Ohio Sophomore center. Showed enormous improvement in spring drills. On the verge of becoming an exceptional center. Has made great progress after gaining limited football experience in high school. Will get better and better. Potential to start. Graduate of Cincinnati’s Withrow High.

*Mark Plum 6-2 230 Seattle, Wash. Junior offensive guard. Starter who is coming back from injury and making the transition from defensive line to offensive line in one swoop. Was an offensive guard at the University of Washington before transferring to UM for last season. Has football savvy and his technique is sound. Could be a first-rate performer for the Grizzlies.

*Randy Redwine 6-2 220 Reading, Ohio Sophomore linebacker. Moved from defensive end to linebacker in spring practice. Will play important role as backup. Prep team at Reading High was state semifinalist in his junior and senior seasons.

15 Mark Plum Randy Redwine Glenn Schmasow

Ron Rennick 6-2 226 Great Falls Freshman defensive tackle. First team all-state performer for Coach Mick Delaney’s state champion Great Falls High Bison. Has good strength. Coaching staff is high on his chances of developing into solid college player.

**Glenn Schmasow 6-1 185 Great Falls Senior cornerback. Wears jersey number 28. Talented athlete who had his best spring. Possible starter. Hard hitter with fine speed. All-state in football and basketball at Great Falls High School. Played for offensive backfield coach Gene Carlson at GFHS.

Duncan Scott 6-1 197 Great Falls Freshman running back. Three-year starter at Seattle’s Kent Meridian High in Washington’s Class AAA league. Son of former Grizzly standout Arnie Scott. Originally from Great Falls where his parents now reside. Highly regarded.

Joe Shupe 5-11 205 Great Falls Freshman middle guard. Coach Swarthout comments, “Joe was the most outstanding defensive lineman in state of Montana high schools last fall.” A graduate of Great Falls’ C.M.R. High School, he makes up for lack of physical stature with his agility and aggressive play. Class AA 188-pound wrestling champion.

John-Paul Slupski 5-9 170 Missoula Freshman cornerback. A 1975 graduate of St. Francis DeSales High in Columbus, Ohio. All-conference, all-district and all-metro juniorand senior years. Columbus’ most outstanding player as a senior.

16 Joe Smith Del Spear Rich Stachnik

Jeff Smith 6-7 220 Vancouver, Wash. Freshman offensive tackle. Good prospect who may be a varsity player in first year. Has good speed and will add weight. Outstanding football and basketball player at Columbia River High in Vancouver.

Joe Smith 6-4 215 La Canada, Calif. Junior linebacker. ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE. Transferred to UM from Pasadena City College (1974 JC national champions) in the spring. JC All- America at Pasadena. Coach Swarthout comments, “ He has the ability to play in any league in the country and will obviously mean a big lift for our defense.” An exciting performer with all the physical attributes needed for greatness. Immediately an honors candidate.

**Del Spear 5-10 175 Cheney, Wash. Junior halfback. Number 20. Started as a sophomore, scoring 10 touchdowns and leading UM in rushing. Also threw two TD passes. Consistent blocker and fine runner. Missed two full games because of hip injury. Averaged 5.4 yards on 68 carries and caught 13 passes for 199 yards. Tenth on UM’s all-time scoring list. Missed spring ball while long jumping (fifth in Big Sky) for the Grizzly track team. Grad of Cheney High.

Rich Stachnik 6-0 225 Chicago, III. Sophomore offensive tackle. Brother of former Grizzly standout Ray Stachnik (1968-71). Hard worker, who needs improvement in the areas of speed and quickness. Will serve as utility lineman. Graduate of Lane Tech in Chicago.

Gary Staley 6-2 170 Cincinnati, Ohio Sophomore split end. Lanky youngster with good hands and speed. All­ conference offensively and defensively as a senior at Cincinnati’s Withrow High. Inexperienced. Potential to be fine split end.

17 Gary Staley Ben Steinhauer Dan Sullivan

Ben Steinhauer 6-0 180 Cincinnati, Ohio Sophomore strong safety. Played well in the spring and is rated a future starter. Solid fundamentally. Can play several positions, as he is a hard hitter and fine athlete. Football and basketball participant at Cincinnati’s Greenhills High School.

**Dan Sullivan 6-5 245 Butte Junior offensive tackle. Number 75 for the Grizzlies. Has been a consistent performer for UM during the last two years. Diligent worker, with superior intelligence, good size and sound football fundamentals. All-state in football and all-conference in basketball at Butte High. Scholar-athlete majoring in computer science.

Tom Talarico 6-0 220 Joliet, III. Junior defensive tackle. Spring transfer from Joliet College in Joliet, Illinois. All-conference two years with Joliet’s highly ranked JC squad. Can play line at current weight and linebacker if he sheds a few pounds. Graduate of Lockport Central High in Joliet.

Jim Thalgott 6-4 240 Idaho Falls, Idaho Fceshman offensive tackle. First team all-conference at Idaho Falls’ Skyline High School. One of several freshmen who could log considerable playing time. A strong drive blocker.

***Van Troxel 5-10 170 Moscow, Idaho Senior quarterback. Wears jersey number 10. Has started games for UM in each of his first three seasons. Showed improvement in the spring before being injured. Consistent play from Troxel, who is the son of Idaho head coach Ed Troxel, is vital to the Grizzly offense. Slick option quarterback. Enters senior year ranked eighth on UM’s all-time passing list. Graduate of Moscow High.

18 Van Troxel Duane Walker

Rusty Vincent 5-11 205 Overland Park, Kansas Junior fullback. Spring transfer from Joliet College in Joliet, Illinois. One of the strongest men on the entire Grizzly roster. Has good fullback speed to go with his exceptional strength. Expected to be outstanding player as he becomes accustomed to the UM offense.

***Duane Walker 6-3 220 Malta Seniortightend. Jersey number 84. Second team all-league in 1974. Always a talented pass receiver, Walker has developed into a smart and consistent blocker on the line and downfield. Has been troubled by injuries, redshirting in 1972. Ranks eighth on the all-time receiving list. Will be the target of many UM passes in 1975. Has pro aspirations. Football, basketball and track sensation at Malta High.

George Weikum 6-4 235 Wilmington, III. Junior offensive tackle. Comes to UM with outstanding credentials from Joliet College of Joliet, Illinois. Unanimous all-state and all-region for the nation’s third ranked JC team. Graduate of Wilmington High where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball.

Ray Wilbur 6-0 195 Anacortes, Wash. Sophomore defensive end. Returned to UM in the spring after a three-year tour in the Army. Played well in the spring despite the layoff. Potential starter for future seasons. All-conference performer in football and baseball at Anacortes High School.

Don Winterrowd 5-11 175 Cypress, Calif. Freshman quarterback. Co-captained Pacifica High in Garden Grove, California. All-conference for successful, option-oriented prep team. Coach Swarthout comments, “We could have a sleeper here because he has a great track record and the ability to run and throw.”

19 All Opponents Record

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A r i z o n a ...... 1 3 0 Boise State 1 3 0 Brigham Young 3 11 0 British Columbia 2 0 0 C a l i f o r n i a ...... 0 1 0 Cal Poly (San Luis O b i s p o ) 2 0 0 Carroll College 1 0 0 Colorado State 6 10 0 D e n v e r ...... 3 7 0 D e P a u l 1 0 0 Eastern Washington ...... 6 1 0 Farragut Naval Base 0 2 0 G o n z a g a H 9 4 H a w a i i ...... 1 2 0 H o u s t o n ...... 0 1 0 Idaho 13 39 2 Idaho State 10 6 0 I o w a 0 1 0 Mather Air Force B a s e ...... 0 1 0 Montana State ...... 45 24 5 Montana T e c h ...... 12 4 2 Nevada-Las V e g a s ...... 0 1 0 Nevada-Reno ...... 0 1 0 New M e x i c o ...... 4 10 0 North Dakota ...... 11 7 1 North Dakota S t a t e ...... 2 2 0 Northern Arizona ...... 5 3 0 Northern Illinois ...... 1 0 0 City ...... 1 0 0 O r e g o n ...... 0 4 1 Oregon S t a t e ...... 0 11 2 Pacific University ...... 2 0 0 University of the Pacific ...... 2 5 0 Pocatello Marines 1 0 0 P o r t l a n d 2 0 1 Portland S t a t e ...... 7 1 0 Puget Sound 1 0 0 R i c e ...... 0 1 0 San D i e g o 0 1 0 San Diego M a r i n e s 0 1 0 San Francisco 2 1 1 San Jose S t a t e 0 2 0 Simon Fraser 1 1 0 South Dakota 6 6 0 South Dakota S t a t e 2 0 0 Southern California 0 5 0 S t a n f o r d 0 4 0 S y r a c u s e 0 0 1 Texas T e c h 1 3 0 Tulsa ...... 0 1 0 U. C. L. A ...... 0 7 0 U t a h ...... 0 11 0 Utah S t a t e ...... 9 25 0 W a s h i n g t o n ...... 1 16 1 Washington S t a t e ...... 2 29 0 Weber S t a t e ...... 10 3 0 Western Illinois ...... 1 0 0 W h i t m a n ...... 3 6 1 W i l l i a m e t t e ...... 0 1 0 W y o m i n g ...... 0_ _12_ 0.

Total (includes non-collegiate opp.) 240 324 25

20 Coaches Through the Years—

YEAR W L T PCT COACH (alma mater) CUMULATIVE PCT

1897 1 2 3 .333 Fred Smith (Cornell) 1-2-3 .333 1898 3 2 0 .600 Sgt. B. F. Searight (Stanford) 4-4-3 .500 1899 1 2 0 .333 Guy Cleveland (Montana) 5-6-3 .455 1900 o 1 0 .000 Frank Bean (Wisconsin) 5-7-3 .417 1901 2 3 0 .400 Frank Bean (Wisconsin) 7-10-3 .412 1902 0 2 0 .000 Dewitt Peck (Iowa State) 7-12-3 .368 1903 2 5 0 .285 H. B. Conibear (Illinois) 9-17-3 .346 1904 3 2 0 .600 H. B. Conibear (Illinois) 12-19-3 .387 1905 2 3 0 .400 F. W. Schule (Wisconsin) 14-22-3 .389 1906 2 4 0 .333 F. W. Schule (Wisconsin) 16-26-3 .381 1907 4 1 1 .800 Albion Findlay (Wisconsin) 20-27-4 .426 1908 1 2 1 .333 Roy White (Iowa) 21-29-5 .420 1909 6 0 1 1.000 Roy White (Iowa) 27-29-6 .482 1910 3 2 1 .600 Robert Cary (Montana) 30-31-7 .492 1911 2 1 0 .667 Robert Cary (Montana) 32-32-7 .500 1912 4 3 0 .571 Lt. W. C. Philoon (Army) 36-35-7 .507 1913 2 4 0 .333 A. G. Heilman (Franklin-Marshall) 38-39-7 .494 1914 6 0 1 1.000 A. G. Heilman (Franklin-Marshall) 44-39-8 .530 1915 2 2 2 .500 Jerry Nissen (Washington State) 46-41-10 .529 1916 4 1 1 .800 Jerry Nissen (Washington State) 50-42-11 .543 1917 1 4 0 .200 Jerry Nissen (Washington State) 51-46-11 .526 1919 2 3 2 .400 Bernie Bierman (Minnesota) 53-49-13 .520 1920 4 3 0 .571 Bernie Bierman (Minnesota) 57-52-13 .523 1921 3 3 1 .500 Bernie Bierman (Minnesota) 60-55-14 .522 1922 3 4 0 .429 J. W. Stewart (Geneva) 63-59-14 .516 1923 4 4 0 .500 J. W. Stewart (Geneva) 67-63-14 .515 1924 4 4 0 .500 Earl Clark (Montana) 71-67-14 .514 1925 3 4 1 .429 Earl Clark (Montana) 74-71-15 .510 1926 3 5 0 .375 Frank Mi lb urn (West Point) 77-76-15 .503 1927 3 4 1 .429 Frank M i l b u m (West Point) 80-80-16 .500 1928 4 5 1 .444 Frank M i l b u m (West Point) 84-85-17 .497 1929 3 5 1 .375 Frank Milburn (West Point) 87-90-18 .492 1930 5 3 0 .625 Frank M i l b u m (West Point) 92-93-18 .497 1931 1 6 0 .143 Bernard Oakes (Illinois) 93-99-18 .484 1932 2 7 0 .222 Bernard Oakes (Illinois) 95-106-18 .473 1933 3 4 0 .429 Bernard Oakes (Illinois) 98-110-18 .471 1934 2 5 1 .286 Bernard Oakes (Illinois) 100-115-19 .465 1935 1 5 2 .167 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 101-120-21 .457 1936 6 3 0 .667 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 107-123-21 .465 1937 7 1 0 .875 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 114-124-21 .481 1938 5 3 1 .625 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 119-127-22 .484 1939 3 6 0 .333 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 122-133-22 .478 1940 4 4 1 .500 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 126-137-23 .479 1941 6 3 0 .667 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 132-140-23 .485 1942 0 8 0 .000 Clyde Carpenter (Montana) 132-148-23 .471 1945 1 4 0 .200 George Dahlberg (Montana) 133-152-23 .467 1946 4 4 0 .500 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 137-156-23 .468 1947 7 4 0 .636 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 144-160-23 .474 1948 3 7 0 .300 Doug Fessenden (Illinois) 147-167-23 .468 1949 5 4 0 .556 Ted Shipkey (Stanford) 152-171-23 .471 1950 5 5 0 .500 Ted Shipkey (Stanford) 157-176-23 .471 1951 2 7 0 .222 Ted Shipkey (Stanford) 159-183-23 .465 1952 2 7 1 .222 Ed Chinske (Montana) 161-190-24 .459 1953 3 5 0 .375 Ed Chinske (Montana) 164-195-24 .457 1954 3 6 0 .333 Ed Chinske (Montana) 167-201-24 .454 1955 3 7 0 .300 Jerry Williams (Washington State)170-208-24 .450 1956 1 9 0 .100 Jerry Williams (Washington St) 171-217-24 .441 1957 2 7 0 .222 Jerry Williams (Washington St) 173-224-24 .436 1958 0 10 0 .000 Ray Jenkins (Colorado) 173-234-24 .425 1959 1 8 0 .111 Ray Jenkins (Colorado) 174-242-24 .418 1960 5 5 0 .500 Ray Jenkins (Colorado) 179-247-24 .420 1961 2 6 0 .250 Ray Jenkins (Colorado) 181-253-24 .417 1962 5 5 0 .500 Ray Jenkins (Colorado) 186-258-24 .419 1963 1 9 0 .100 Ray Jenkins (Colorado) 187-267-24 .412 1964 3 6 0 .333 Hugh Davidson (Colorado) 190-273-24 .410 1965 4 6 0 .400 Hugh Davidson (Colorado) 194-279-24 .410 1966 1 8 0 .111 Hugh Davidson (Colorado) 195-287-24 .405 1967 7 3 0 .700 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 202-290-24 .411 1968 2 7 0 .222 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 204-297-24 .407 1969 10 1 0 .909 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 214-298-24 .418 1970 10 1 0 .909 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 224-299-24 .428 1971 6 5 0 .545 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 230-304-24 .431 1972 5 8 0 .273 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 233-312-24 .428 1973 4 6 0 .400 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 237-318-24 .427 .426 1974 5 6 1 . 335 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 240-324-25

21 1975 University of l\

Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown

Dan Accomando QB 5-11 185 Jr Westminster, California Greg Anderson FS 5-9 175 Jr Chicago, Illinois Tony Arehart FB 6-0 210 Fr Idaho Falls, Idaho Dan Argo MG 6-2 225 SophCincinnati, Ohio Don Beriault CB 5-8 160 Jr Bellevue, Washington Doug Betters DT 6-5 235 SophArlington Heights, Illinois Jerry Bonas LB 6-0 210 SophFair Haven, Massachusetts 'Walt Brett OG 6-4% 249 Sr Lake Tahoe, Calif. Ray Brossman P-TE 6-3 200 Fr Libby John Buxton DE 6-0 205 Sr Owatonna, Minnesota Neil Campbell LB-FB 6-0 205 Fr Helena Bruce Carlson K 6-1 195 SophGreat Falls Jeff Carlson SS 5-10 170 SophGreat Falls Greg Carter CB 6-3 205 Sr Far Rockaway, N.Y. Jim Cedarstrom LB-TE 6-2 230 Jr Scottsdale, Arizona Dale Chappie TE 6-2 190 SophSpokane, Washington Don Cheek HB 5-11 183 Fr Corvallis, Oregon Torn Clift FS 5-10 170 SophSpokane, Washington Paul Cooley SE 6-1 180 Jr Anacortes, Washington Charles Crawford SE 5-10 175 Fr Prosser, Washington Brian Cullen HB 5-11 180 Fr Idaho Falls, Idaho George CunninghamDT-MG 6-3 220 Jr Los Angeles, Calif. Steve Dionas LB 6-2 220 Sr Sumner, Washington Doug Egbert HB 5-11 180 Fr Ogden, Utah Bob Eustance SS 6-0 180 Jr Helena Torn Facey CB 5-9 180 Sr Lancaster, Calif. Paul Fiskness HB 5-9 170 Jr Huntington Beach, Calif. Bill Gulbranson DE 6-1 205 Sr Aberdeen, Washington Lance Hale LB-FB 6-0 203 Fr Simms Ben Harbison OT 6-7 255 SophMissoula Greg Harris DT 6-3 250 Sr Kalispell Stan Holland FS 6-1 180 SophGreat Falls Rich Jordan HB 5-10 175 Jr Tacoma, Washington Ron Lebsock C 6-3 220 SophButte Wyatt McCraw HB 6-1 195 Sr East Orange, N.J. Steve Matovich SS 5-11 190 SophColumbus Mike Mickey FB 6-0 205 Jr Bellevue, Washington Hayes Milliman DE 6-1 190 SophCincinnati, Ohio Scott Morton LB 6-0 190 Fr Spokane, Washington Rick Muse SE 5-8 150 SophOpheim Paul Nelan QB 6-2 180 Fr Lakewood, Colorado Randy Ogden HB 6-0 180 SophTraverse City, Michigan Hugh Peterson TE 6-1 185 Fr St. Ignatius Murray Pierce C 6-8 258 SophCincinnati, Ohio Mark Plum OG 6-2 230 Jr Seattle, Washington Randy Redwine LB 6-2 220 SophReading, Ohio Ron Rennick DT 6-2 226 Fr Great Falls Glenn Schmasow CB 6-1 185 Sr Great Falls Duncan Scott HB 6-1 197 Fr Great Falls

22 ontanaGrid Squad

Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown Joe Shupe MG 5-11 205 Fr Great Falls John-Paul Slupski CB 5-9 170 Fr Missoula Jeff Smith OT 6-7 220 Fr Vancouver, Washington Joe Smith LB 6-4 215 Jr La Canada, Calif. 'Del Spear HB 5-10 175 Jr Cheney, Washington Rich Stachnik OT 6-0 225 Soph Chicago, Illinois Gary Staley SE 6-2 170 Soph Cincinnati, Ohio Ben Steinhauer SS 6-0 180 Soph Cincinnati, Ohio Dan Sullivan OT 6-5 245 Jr Butte Tom Talarico DT 6-0 220 Jr Joliet, Illinois Jim Thalgott OT 6-4 240 Fr Idaho Falls, Idaho Van Troxel QB 5-10 170 Sr Moscow, Idaho Rusty Vincent FB 5-11 205 Jr Overland Park, Kansas Duane Walker TE 6-3 220 Sr Malta George Weikum OT 6-4 235 Jr Wilmington, Illinois Ray Wilbur DE 6-0 195 SophAnacortes, Washington Don Winterrowd QB 5-11 175 Fr Cypress, California * letters earned

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