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Location: Missoula, Montana 59801

Chartered: February 17, 1893

Enrollment: 8,500

President: Dr. Richard C. Bowers

Nickname: G rizzlies, Tips, S ilvertips

Colors: Copper, Silver and Gold

Conference: Big Sky Athletic Conference

Conference Commissioner: John Roning Box 1736 Boise, 83701 (208) 345-5393

UM Field: Dornblaser Stadium (12,500)

Athletic Director:

Faculty Representative: Dr. Charles Bryan

A thletic Trainer: Naseby Rhinehart

Football Coach: Jack Swarthout (406) 243-5331

Assistant Coaches: Bill Betcher John Smith Wally Gaskins

SID: W. George Fultz (406) 243-2522 Information Services (406) 549-6757 Home

THE COVER The cover design by Gordon Lemon features senior defensive standouts Sly Hardy (top) and Ron Rosenberg. Hardy w as first team All-Big Sky cornerback in 1973 and Rosenberg was a first team selection at middle linebacker in 1972. The two bonafide pro prospects will play important roles for the Grizzlies in 1974. Table of Contents

Coach Jack Sw arthout . . . . Assistant Coaches, Trainer . Coaches Thru the Y ears...... 4 1974 G rizzly O u tlo o...... k 5 1974 Depth C hart ...... 6 Squad A nalysis...... 7 P layer Profiles ...... 8-21 The 1974 R o s t e...... r 22-23 The 1974 O p p o n e n ts...... 24-33 A ll Opponents Record ...... 34 1973 UM S ta ts ...... 35 1973 Big Sky S t a t s...... 36 UM Football Records ...... 37-41 The Conference, Past Champs...... 42 A ll-Conference, Grizzly C u p...... 43 Awards, All-America, Pros ...... 44 1974-75 Basketball Schedule ...... inside back 1973 S co res, 1974 S c h e d u le...... back

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LOCAL MEDIA...... Jeff Herman, sports editor, The Missoulian B ill Schwanke, sports d irector, KYLT Radio John Campbell, sports d irector, KYSS Radio Sports Director, KGMY Radio Sports Director, KGVO Radio-TV Sports, Montana Kaimin, University o f Montana Sports, KUFM Radio, University of Montana Sports, KXLF-TV, Butte, 59701 Coach Jack Swarthout

Jack Swarthout, who came to the University of Montana to double as athletic director and head football coach in 1967, has recorded four winning seasons in his seven years at the helm of his alma mater and has compiled a 42-31 record. Only one other UM football coach has registered more than two winning sea­ sons. 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 sea­ sons 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, and was 3-8 in 1972 and 4-6 last year. Swarthout was bom 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 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 STAFF

Bill Betcher

Bill Betcher joined the Montana staff in 1967. He 'is offensive line coach. Betcher was born in Woodland, Wash., on Febru­ ary 16, 1939 and attended Washougal High. After high school he attended the University of Oregon, but transferred to Central Washington State College follow­ ing 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. John Smith John Smith joined the UM coaching staff in March of 1973. The former W eber State middle-linebacker is coach of Montana's linebacking corps. Smith was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho November 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 in­ terior. Gaskins w as born in Billings, Mont., on March 27, 1945. He attended Lewis and Clark High School (Spokane, Wash.), grad­ uating 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 his enrollment at UM in 1970.

Gene Carlson Gene Carlson assumed his duties as of­ fensive backfield coach and Executive Di­ rector of the UM Century Club on February 1, 1974. He w as born February 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 edu­ cation in 1954. He spent two years as a pitcher in the New York Yankees organiza­ tion 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 All-America honors as an end in football. Rhinehart, who was born in Cor- deal, Georgia, on May 6, 1911, w as named to the Helms Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame in 1967, has received the Grizzly Cup and the Ray T. Rocene Sportsman of the Year Award. 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 0 . 1 0 .000 Frank Bean (Wisconsin) 5-7 -3 .417 1901 2 2 0 .500 Frank Bean (Wisconsin) 7-9-3 .438 1902 0 2 0 .000 Dewitt Peck (Iowa State) 7-11-3 .389 1903 2 5 0 .285 H.B. Conibear (Illinois) 9-16-3 .360 1904 3 2 0 .600 H.B. Conibear (Illinois) 12-18-3 .400 1905 2 3 0 .400 F.W. Schule (W isconsin) 14-21-3 .400 1906 2 4 0 .333 F.W. Schule (W isconsin) 16-25-3 .390 1907 4 1 1 .800 Albion Findlay (Wisconsin) 20-26-4 .435 1908 1 2 1 .333 Roy White (Iowa) 21-28-5 .429 1909 6 0 1 1.000 Roy W hite (Iowa) 27-28-6 .491 1910 3 2 1 .600 Robert Cary (Montana) 30-30-7 .500 1911 2 1 0 .667 Robert Cary (Montana) 32-31-7 .508 1912 4 3 0 .571 L t. W.C. P h ilo o n (Army) 36-34-7 .514 1913 2 4 0 .333 A.G. Heilman (Frnkln-Mrshl) 38-38-7 .500 1914 6 0 1 1.000 A.G. Heilman (Frnkln-Mrshl^ ) 44-38-8 .537 1915 2 2 2 .500 (Wash. St.) 46-40-10 .535 1916 4 1 1 .800 Jerry Nissen (Wash. St.) 50-41-11 .549 1917 1 4 0 .200 J e r r y N issen (Wash. S t .) 51-45-11 .531 1919 2 3 2 .400 Bemie Bierman (Minnesota) 53-48-13 .525 1920 4 3 0 .571 Bemie Bierman (Minnesota) 57-51-13 .528 1921 3 3 1 .500 Bemie Bierman (Minnesota) 60-54-14 .526 1922 3 4 0 .429 J.W. Stewart (Geneva) 63-58-14 .521 1923 4 4 0 .500 J.W. Stewart (Geneva) 67-62-14 .519 1924 4 4 0 .500 Earl Clark (Montana) 71-66-14 ' .518 1925 3 4 1 .429 Earl Clark (Montana) 74-70-15 .514 1926 3 5 0 .375 Frank Milbum (West Point) 77-75-15 .507 1927 3 4 1 .429 Frank Milbum (West Point) 80-79-16 '.5 0 3 1928 4 5 1 .444 Frank Milbum (West Point) 84-84-17 .500 1929 3 5 1 .375 Frank Milburn (West Point) 87-89-18 .494 1930 5 3 0 .625 Frank Milbum (West Point) 92-92-18 .500 1931 1 6 0 .166 Bernard Oakes (Illinois) 93-98-18 .487 1932 2 7 0 .222 Bernard Oakes (Illinois) 95-105-18 .475 1933 3 4 0 .429 Bernard Oakes (Illinois) 98-109-18 .473 1934 2 5 1 .286 Bernard Oakes (Illinois) 100-114-19 .467 1935 1 5 2 .167 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 101-119-21 .459 1936 6 3 0 .667 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 107-122-21 .467 1937 7 1 0 .875 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 114-123-21 .481 1938 5 3 1 .625 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 119-126-22 .486 1939 3 6 0 .333 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 122-132-22 .480 1940 4 4 1 .500 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 126-136-23 .481 1941 6 3 0 .667 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 132-139-23 .487 1942 0 8 0 .000 (Montana) 132-147-23 .473 1945 1 4 0 .200 George Dahlberg (Montana) 133-151-23 .468 1946 4 4 0 .500 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 137-155-23 .469 1947 7 4 0 .636 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 144-159-23 .475 1948 3 7 0 .300 Doug Fessenden ( I l l i n o i s ) 147-166-23 .469 1949 5 4 0 .556 (Stanford) 152-170-23 .472 1950 5 5 0 .500 Ted Shipkey (Stanford) 157-175-23 .473 1951 2 7 0 .222 Ted Shipkey (Stanford) 159-182-23 .466 1952 2 7 1 .222 Ed C hinske (Montana) 161-189-24 .460 1953 3 5 0 .375 Ed C hinske (Montana) 164-194-24 .458 1954 3 6 0 .333 Ed Chinske (Montana) 167-200-24 .455 1955 3 7 0 .300 Jerry Williams (Wash. St.) 170-207-24 .451 1956 1 9 0 .100 Jerry Williams (Wash. St.) 171-216-24 .442 1957 2 7 0 .222 Jerry Williams (Wash. St.) 173-223-24 .437 1958 0 10 0 .000 Ray Je n k in s (C olorado) 173-233-24 .426 1959 1 8 0 .111 Ray Jen k in s (C olorado) 174-241-24 .419 1960 5 5 0 .500 Ray Jenkins () 179-246-24 .421 1961 2 6 0 .250 Ray Jenkins (Colorado) 181-252-24 .418 1962 5 5 0 .500 Ray Jenkins (Colorado) 186-257-24 .419 1963 1 9 0 .100 Ray Jenkins (Colorado) 187-266-24 .413 1964 3 6 0 .333 Hugh Davidson (C olorado)190-272-24 .411 1965 4 6 0 .400 Hugh D avidson (C olorado)194-278-24 .411 1966 1 8 0 .111 Hugh Davidson (C olorado)195-286-24 .405 1967 7 3 0 .700 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 202-289-24 .411 1968 2 7 0 .222 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 204-296-24 .408 1969 10 1 0 .909 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 214-297-24 .419 1970 10 1 0 .909 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 224-298-24 .429 1971 6 5 0 .545 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 230-303-24 .432 1972 3 8 0 .273 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 233-311-24 .428 1973 4 6 0 .400 Jack Swarthout (Montana) 237-317-24 .428 1974 GRIZZLY OUTLOOK An experienced and speedy offensive lineup will provide the impetus as the University of Montana attempts to rebound from back-to-back losing seasons. However, to complement the offense's potential, a young and untried defensive unit must develop quickly. Montana returns 13 starters and a total of 29 lettermen. Nine of the starters and 16 of the lettermen are offensive personnel. Offense, more precisely the lack of it, has meant trouble for the Grizzly grid squad in the last two seasons. However, a com­ bination of old and new has injected new life into the attack. Gene Carlson is new as coach of the backfield. Three junior college backs, Rich Jordan, Wyatt McCraw and Steve Dionas are also new. Freshmen like quarterbacks Randy Christophel and Tom Clift, fullback Ricky Lynn and halfback Mike Clark could help. The old includes the wishbone formation, abandoned last year for a multiple set offense, and five lettermen backs, headed by two experienced quarterbacks in Rock Svennungsen and Van Troxel. Jordan, 1,332 yards in eight games at Grays Harbor JC, Mc­ Craw and sophomore Del Spear are exceptional talents at half­ back. All three are 4.6 for the 40. Letterman Dave Ponzoha is a steady performer. Bob Smith, 1973's leading rusher despite missing five games, will be pushed by Dionas for the fullback job. And, Troxel and Svennungsen have been alternately in charge at quarterback the last two seasons. In the glory years of 1969 and 1970 (10-0 regular seasons) Montana fielded giant offensive lines. Guards Walt Brett (6-5, 235) and Dan Sullivan (6-6, 225) renew the trend and tackles Eric Mane- gold (6-3, 230) and Randy Lynn. (6-0, 240) aren't small. Redshirt Brett and Sullivan, a growing sophomore, beat out returning starters Bill Grigsby and Kim McReynolds in spring ball. At center,, transfer James Summers (6-2, 210) or redshirt Jim Zellick (6-0, 215) will get the starting nod. Regulars Duane Walker (6-3, 210) and Steve Carlson return at end. Greg Erickson, a starting halfback in 1973, is expected to replace Carlson at split end. Carlson suffered a dislocated hip in spring ball. In addition to a host of newcomers, the defense has a new alignment—the 5-2. The new alignment requiring three linemen and four line- backer-types is particularly suited to UM, which lost the starting front four, but returns plenty of linebackers. Lettermen Terry Flowers, Greg Harris, Gig Stuart and Larry Farnam form a nucleus in the down positions. They will be joined by fall transfers Mark Plum and Rhett Thomas and freshman Randy Redwine/ Middle guards Harris (6-3, 235) and Stuart (6-1, 225) are very strong and tremendous hitters. Farnam (6-2, 235) and Flowers (5-11, 220) are tackles. So are Plum (6-2, 235) and Thomas (6-4, 230). If they, or Redwine (6-2, 220) can come through, the defense will be strong. Ron Rosenberg (6-3, 235) and Greg Salo (6-1, 220) are the leading candidates at middle linebacker. John Prigmore (6-0, 230) and fall transfer Jim Cedarstrom (6-2, 230) are as good. Letterman John Buxton (6-0, 205) and transfer Bill Gulbranson (6-1, 205) are the defensive ends. Cedarstrom can play here and sophomore Rod Tweet (6-0, 195) made remarkable progress in the spring. The secondary has numerous starting candidates. All-Big Sky comerback Sly Hardy is back. Transfer Greg Carter, letterman Glenn Schmasow and converted split end Greg Anderson battled throughout the spring for the other cornerback slot and the free safety position. Returning regular Mike Ladd received a surprising challenge from Bob Eustance, a walk on, during the spring at strong safety. Montana's kicking game will be handled by freshman Bruce Carlson. He was 41 of 45 on PATs, kicked a 44-yard FG and averaged 40.6 punting as a high school senior. DEPTH CHART BEFORE FALL PRACTICE

OFFENSE DEFENSE LT LG C RG RT LE LT MG RT RE Ra. Lynn B re tt Summers S u lliv an ManegoId Buxton Farnam H arris Flowers Gulbranson Border Grigsby Z e llic k McReynolds Brick Milliman Redwine S tu a rt Thomas Cedarstrom B etters M ills Lebsock P ierce H arbison B. Carlson Plum Tweet

TE QB SE LB LB Walker Svennungsen Erickson Rosenberg Salo Reynolds Troxe1 S. Carlson Nakoa P ri gmore Christophel S ta u b itz Argo C lif t

LHB FB RHB LCB SS FS RCB McCraw Smith Jordan Hardy Ladd Anderson Schmasow Ponzoha Dionas Spear Ogden Eustance Facey C a rte r C lark R i. Lynn B ird S taley S teinhauer

K icker—B. C arlson SQUAD ANALYSIS

Lettermen Returning .... 29 REDSHIRTS (2)

Lettermen L o s t...... 21 O ffense

S tarters Returning .... 13 Center: Jim Zellick Guard: Walt Brett Starters Lost...... 9

R e d sh irts ...... 2

T r a n s f e r s ...... 9 TRANSFERS (9)

Freshmen ...... 17 O ffense

S o p h o m o r...... e s 12 C e n te r: James Summers Backs: Steve Dionas, Rich Jordan, J u n i o r...... s 16 W yatt McCraw

S e n i o r s...... 17 Defense

Tackles: Rhett Thomas, Mark Plum Ends: Jim Cedarstrom, Bill LETTERMEN LOST (21) Gulbranson Back: Greg Carter O ffense

Centers: Kit Blue, Jerry Cooley G uard: Mike Adams T a ck le: Doug C leveland End: Kurt Dedrick FRESHMEN (17) Backs: Jim Olson, John Parker, Rollie' Storbakken, Ken Williams O ffense Kicker: Bob Tumquist C en ter: Ron Lebsock D efense Guards: Dave M ills, Murray Pierce T a c k le s: Doug B e tte r s , Ben H arbison Tackles: Rick Anderson, Jim Leid End: Mike S ta u b itz Ends: Marc Kouzmanoff, Steve Backs: Mike Clark, Tom C lift, T ay lo r Randy C h ris to p h e l, Ricky Lynn L in eb ack e rs: C urt Donner, Dave Kicker: Bruce Carlson Manovich Backs: Rob Stark, Dave Harrington, D efense Jim Oglesbee, Steve Starkey, Dean Evans Tackle: Randy Redwine End: Hayes Milliman L in eb ack er: Dan Argo Backs: Randy Ogden, Gary Staley, LETTERMEN RETURNING (29) Ben S te in h a u e r (1973 starters in caps)

O ffense

Guards: Walt Brett (1972), BILL GRIGSBY, KIM McREYNOLDS, Dan PRONUNCIATION GUIDE S u lliv a n Tackles: Rich Border, Tim Brick, Christophel — (Crist o fell) RANDY LYNN, ERIC MANEGOLD Dionas — (Die own us) Ends: STEVE CARLSON, DUANE WALKER, Eustance -- (Ewe stance) GREG ERICKSON (h alfb ack ) Facey -- (Face ee) Backs: Dave Ponzoha, Del S p ear, Gulbranson -- (Gull bran son) BOB SMITH, ROCK SVENNUNGSEN, ManegoId -- (Man eh gold) Van T roxel Nakoa — (Na co ah) Ponzoha - - (Pawn zo ah) Defense Rosenberg — (Rose en burg) Salo — (S a il o) Tackles: Greg Harris (1972), Larry Schmasow — (Shmaw zo) Farnam, Terry Flowers Staubitz -- (Staw bits) Ends: John Buxton, Gig Stuart Steinhauer — (Stine our) L in eb ack e rs: RON ROSENBERG, GREG Svennungsen -- (Swen ung sen) SALO, Chuck Nakoa, John Prigmore Swarthout — (Swarth out) Backs: SLY HARDY, MIKE LADD, Glenn Schmasow, Greg Anderson — PLAYER PROFILES ‘Denotes letters earned.

Anderson Argo Betters

'"Greg Anderson 5-9 170 Sophomore Free safety or cornerback. Started several games at split end as a freshman, but was moved to defensive secondary in spring ball. Has great sense for the ball and tremendous quickness. Is ex­ pected to be one of Montana's best. Four-sport letterman at Wawa- see Prep in Chicago. Captained football, track and baseball as a senior. Most Valuable Back at Wawasee three years running. All-state as a senior.

Dan Argo 6-2 225 Freshman Linebacker or center. One of many 1974 newcomers from Cincin­ nati high schools. Earned three letters in football at Finneytown High School. Good prospect, with size and necessary speed for the college game. Interests include art, cars and the outdoors.

Doug Betters 6-5 220 Freshman Offensive tackle. Background of high quality football at Arlington High in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Prep letterman in football and basketball. UM coaching staff believes he will develop into first- team caliber by midseason. Enjoys outdoor activities and plans on career in wildlife or conservation fields.

Bob Bird 5-10 180 Junior Strong safety. Walked on for spring football. Will serve in reserve role during 1974 campaign. Lacks good speed, but is hard hitter who enjoys playing the game. Hails from Eugene, Oregon.

*Rich Border 6-2 225 Senior Offensive tackle. A determined football player who will help UM in the offensive line. Started on occasion in 1973. Doesn't have the size of many college linemen. Transferred from Dixie College (St. George, Utah) for 1973 season. Graduate of South High in Salt Lake City. Bird Border Brett

W alt Brett 6-5 235 Junior Offensive guard. Switched to offense from defense in spring ball after sitting out 1973 season because of shoulder operation. Took to offensive blocking very quickly and coaching staff believes he will have excellent season. Has good speed to go with size. One of the major reasons UM's offensive line play will be improved. Grizzly letterman in 1972. Football, basketball, baseball and ski­ ing letterman at Tahoe-Truckee High in Lake Tahoe, Calif. League MVP in football 1970.

**Tim Brick 5-10 210 Senior Offensive tackle. Valuable squadman the past two seasons. Has given his best each year and could play prominent reserve role in 1974. Loves football. All-state at St. Francis High in Traverse City, Mich. Huron Shores Conference that he played in in Michi­ gan produced four NFL first round draft picks in 1971.

John Buxton 6-0 205 Junior Outside linebacker or defensive end. Montana's plans to use 5-2 defense in 1974 makes the outside linebackers into defensive ends. Buxton started at OLB several times in 1973. Swarthout says he is of all-conference caliber. Big Sky wrestling champ at 190 pounds as a freshman. (Did not wrestle last winter). All-league football player twice in high school (Owatonna, Minn.).

Bruce Carlson 6-1 196 Freshman Kicking specialist and defensive end. Versatile athlete whose father, Gene, is a member of the UM staff. Will step right in as Grizzly punter and . Hit on 41 of 45 PAT attempts, kicked a 44-yard and averaged 40.6 yards punting for Great Falls High's State Champs. All-state defensive end. Could also play center or linebacker in college. Brick Buxton S. Carlson

* Steve Carlson 5-11 175 Senior Split end. A question mark in 1974 because of hip dislocation in spring drills. Surgery was needed to correct the hip injury and it will not be known if he can come back until fall practice begins. Took over as regular midway through, 1973 schedule. Cousin of Bruce Carlson. All-state at Great Falls High.

Greg Carter 6-3 205 Junior Cornerback. Came on strong in late stages of spring ball and will be candidate for starting honors. Transferred from Arizona West­ ern (Yuma, Ariz.) in the spring. Has all the physical tools to be an outstanding player.

Jim Cedarstrom 6-2 230 Sophomore Middle linebacker or defensive end. Although he was not on hand for spring ball, the UM staff feels a starting slot must be found for the Scottsdale* College (Ariz.) transfer. He can play inside or outside and is considered all-conference material.

Randy Christophel 6-0 190 Freshman Quarterback. Heralded athlete who guided Reading High of Cin­ cinnati to unbeaten regular season last fall. All-league, all-city, all-southwest Ohio, all-state and honorable mention All-America. Clicked on 61 of 112 passes for 736 yards and 10 TDs as a senior. Also rushed 81 times for 406 yards.

Mike Clark 5-10 175 Freshman Halfback or defensive back. Talented running back for North Col­ lege Hill High in suburb of Cincinnati who can play offense or defense on the college level. Parlayed exceptional quickness into all-league honors the* last two years. Rushed for 914 yards (6.6 per carry) and scored 80 points as a senior.

— 10 — Erickson Facey Farnam

Tom Clift 5-10 170 Freshman Quarterback. Another highly touted prep quarterback. Starred in four sports at East Valley High in Spokane, Wash. Will be one of the best athletes on the UM football team. Can play running back or defensive back in addition to his quarterbacking credentials. Rushed for 837 yards in 98 attempts and completed 37 of 71 passes for 803 yards last year. East Valley was 9-0 in 1972 and 7-2 in 1973. Clift w as Border League Player of the Year last fall.

Steve Dionas 6-2 220 Junior Fullback. Big, strong and a good blocker. All-conference in North­ west League at Mt. Hood Community College (Greshmam, Ore.). Shared fullback position at Mt. Hood, gaining 283 yards in eight games. Surprised UM staff with his strong running in spring drills. Will play a great deal.

*Greg Erickson 5-9 170 Senior Split end. Returns to the position he played at Everett CC (Everett, Wash.). Was starter at halfback last year, but moved to SE in spring drills and made an impression with his good hands and speed. Probable starter. Led his junior college league in punt returning and also led the Big Sky in punt return­ ing with 10.1 average last fall. Graduate of Everett High School.

Bob Eustance 6-0 180 Sophomore Strong safety. Was the surprise of spring football when he walked on and established himself as a candidate for the starting strong safety berth. To start, he must unseat 1973 regular Mike Ladd. Has the quickness, instincts and hitting ability of a first-rate strong safety. Hails from Helena High School.

— 11 — Flowers Grigsby Gulbranson

Tom F acey 5-9 180 Junior Free safety. Walked on in 1973 and impressed the coaching staff with his desire and hustle. Developed quickly and was sound defensive back in spring practice. Graduate of Quartz Hill High School in Lancaster, Calif.

*Larry Farnam 6-2 235 Senior Defensive tackle. A year of seasoning enabled him to stand out in spring drills. Probable starter. Graduate of Chief Sealth High in Seattle. Attended Grays Harbor College (Aberdeen, Wash.), earn­ ing all-league honors both years. Married and planning to teach and coach after graduating from UM.

*Terry Flowers 5-11 220 Sophomore Defensive tackle. Was forced into starting action as a freshman when UM regulars were injured. Showed well and has bright future. A solid defensive lineman. Second-team all-state at LaSalle High School in Cincinnati. Captained Cincinnati all-star team.

*Bill Grigsby 6-2 240 Senior Offensive guard. Missed spring ball with knee problem, but is expected to help in the offensive line. Started in 1973. All-con­ ference guard for Columbia Basin's Washington Junior College champs in 1972. Grad of -Shadlo Park High in Spokane, Wash.

Bill Gulbranson 6-1 205 Junior Outside linebacker or defensive end. Montana's quickest line­ backer. Earned a starting slot during spring drills after transfer­ ring from Grays Harbor (Aberdeen, Wash.). Coaching staff is very high on him. All-conference two times at Grays Harbor. One of reasons UM defensive unit is expected to be more consistent in 1974.

— 12 — Hardy Harris Jordan

Ben Harbison 6-6 235 Freshman Offensive tackle. Has all the physical tools to be a fine lineman at the collegiate level. As with many freshmen, his first year will be one of learning and maturing. All-conference performer for Missoula's Hellgate High School. The big fellow is anxious to play college ball. Planning a career in law enforcement.

*Sly Hardy 6-0 190 Senior Cornerback. All-Big Sky first team selection in 1973. Swarthout declares that Hardy is the best cornerback in the league. Has excellent speed and loves to hit. Pro prospect. Was all-league for Citrus College (Azusa, Calif.) in 1972. A veraged over 22 yards returning kickoffs for UM in 1973. UM secondary set school record for lowest completion percentage allowed opposing passers last fall. Grizzly opponents could connect on just 35.4 per cent of their tosses.

*Greg Harris 6-3 235 Junior Middle guard. Lettered at defensive end in 1972. Is 35 pounds heavier now, very strong and the most vicious hitter on the team. Will make a name for himself this season at either the middle guard slot or defensive tackle. Had good spring and is not afraid to put in extra time and effort. Second team all-state at Kalispell High School.

Rich Jordan 5-10 180 Junior Halfback. An exceptional runner inside and outside. Came out of spring sessions with starting berth. Has balance and quickness. Transferred from Grays Harbor (Aberdeen, Wash.). Played defense his first year at Grays Harbor, then put 64 points on the board and rushed for 1,332 yards in 8 games last fall. Very effective in spring ball and reeled off a host of long runs. Lebsock

-M ike Ladd 5-10 180 Senior Strong safety. Returning starter and a very steady performer in the UM secondary last year. Tied for team lead in interceptions with five. All-conference for Golden West College (Huntington Beach, Calif.) in 1972. Captained Golden West that year. Graduate of St. Anthony High in Garden Grove, Calif. Married and majoring in Business Administration.

Ron Lebsock 6-3 200 Freshman Center. Has good size, speed and blocking ability. Potentially a first-rate center. Butte High Schoolhas produced many fine foot- ball players for UM. Sat out junioryear in high school, but devel- oped rapidly during senior season,His best football playing is still to come. Had state's best discusthrow as a member of Butte High's state champion track team. Best throw exceeded 162 feet. Interested in biology.

*Randy Lynn 6-0 240 Senior Offensive tackle. Montana's best offensive lineman last year and his injury in third game of the season was very costly. Bounced back from the achilles tear to shine in spring practice. A fine football player. He is very important to UM's hopes for 1974. All- conference for Spokane Falls CC (Spokane, Wash.) in 1972.

Ricky Lynn 5-11 200 Freshman Fullback. Younger brother of Randy. Led Omak High (Wash.) to 9-1 record in 1973 with his 1,039 yards in only 110 carries. That's 9.4 yards per carry. Also caught 19 passes for 475 yards, an average of 25 yards each reception. Swarthout said he was the best back that he saw on film during the recruiting season. Was Washington high hurdles champ as a junior. Also lettered in bas­ ketball twice. Winning background in football, basketball and track.

— 14 — McCraw McReynolds Manegold

Wyatt McCraw 6-1 200 Junior Halfback. Has size, speed and desire. Hard runner who showed well in the spring. Possible starter. From a fine football program at Arizona W estern (Yuma, Ariz,). Missed two gam es at AW last fall, but picked up 404 yards and 5.3 yards per carry in the seven games he played.

*Kim M cReynolds 6-2 230 Senior Offensive guard. Started in 1973 and will see plenty of action in 1974. A consistent and steady performer who gives his best. Voted the Most Inspirational Player at Grays Harbor (Aberdeen, Wash.) in 1972. Graduate of North Thurston High in Olympia, Wash.

''Eric M anegold 6-3 230 Senior Offensive tackle. Finest downfield blocker Swarthout has had in his eight years at Montana. Has exceptional speed and is strong. Mainstay in Grizzly line last year and is important cog in 1974's lineup. A walk on in the spring of 1973. G raduate of Dawson County High School (Glendive).

Hayes Milliman 6-1 200 Freshman Defensive end. Has good quickness and coaching staff is opti­ mistic about his ability to excell at . Football and track letterman at Finneytown High School in Cincinnati. Honor­ able mention all-league in football. Interested in science.

David Mills 6-2 235 Freshman Offensive guard. Another of UM's recruits from Cincinnati. Mills graduated from Western Hills High School. His size has the Grizzly staff believing he has a future in football. Western Hills won seven of 10 games in 1973. Plans career in law enforcement. — 15 — r

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*Chuck Nakoa 6-0 210 Junior Linebacker. Can play inside or outside at the linebacker position. Has a lot of desire, hits hard and will play a great deal. Football, basketball and track participant at Iolani High in Honolulu. Plans to teach and coach in the future.

Randy O gden 6-0 180 Freshman Cornerback. An exceptional athlete who can play any of a num­ ber of positions. Most likely a cornerback at UM. Could see action at split end. From St. Francis High in Traverse City, Michigan. Good prospect.

Murray Pierce 6-7 235 Freshman Offensive guard. Big fellow from Withrow High in Cincinnati. Does not have a great deal of football experience and the Grizzly staff considers him a sleeper, with the potential to be an out­ standing football player in the college ranks. Will get ample atten­ tion in the fall.

Mark Plum 6-2 235 Sophomore Defensive tackle. A transfer from the University of Washington, Plum is expected to help greatly in the defensive line. Was not on hand for spring ball, but he is highly regarded and expected to shore up the thin ranks of the defensive interior.

*Dave Ponzoha 6-1 190 Senior Halfback. Valuable utility back. Injury limited his action in 1973. Has looked good each spring. All-conference running back at Grays Harbor (Aberdeen, Wash.) in 1972. Played in defensive secondary at Grays Harbor and can also punt. — 16 — Prigmore Redwine

*John Prigmore 6-0 230 Sophomore Linebacker. An extraordinary football player who can play a number of positions both offensively and defensively. All-confer­ ence linebacker three years in a row at St. Helen High in Winlock, Wash. Started a couple of games at offensive guard for Grizzlies in 1973. Plan is to find a place for him in the defensive unit for 1974. Lettered in four sports in high school and was state heavy­ weight champ twice in wrestling.

Randy Redwine 6-2 220 Freshman Defensive tackle. Could be a starter by midseason. From same school as Christophel in Cincinnati (Reading). Prep team was state semifinalist last two seasons. Top defensive player in Cincinnati all-star game in June. All-league, all-city and all-state. Also, placed seventh in state shot put competition as a junior.

Bill Reynolds 6-1 185 Sophomore Tight end. Slated to be backup tight end. Walked on for spring ball and turned in steady job. Inexperienced, but hard worker and can play. Injuries left him as the only tight end in spring ball and he responded well to the extra work.

***Ron Rosenberg 6-3 235 Senior Middle linebacker. Three-year starter who is expected to rebound from off year in 1973. Super talent. One pro scout clocked him at 4.75 for the 40-yard dash. All-Big Sky as a sophomore. Two-time all-state running back at Whitefish High and a high school All- American in his senior year. Was also a basketball standout in prep days. Captained Grizzly defense last year. Could be the Big Sky's top linebacker. All-America caliber and a legitimate pro prospect.

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**Greg Salo 6-1 220 Senior Middle linebacker. The headiest football player on the squad. As knowledged and instinctual as a football player can be. Gradu­ ated from Butte High School in 1970 and spent a year at UCLA before returning to his native state. Knack for turning up in the right place at the right time makes him a probable starter. Started several times in 1973. Has strong competition at linebacker posi­ tion on 1974 team. All-state performer for Butte's state champs in 1969.

'"Glenn Schm asow 6-1 185 Junior Cornerback. Saw a great deal of action at free safety in 1973 and is probably starter at either FS or cornerback in 1974. Improving all the time after playing only one year of football in high school. All-state in both football and basketball at Great Falls High School. Hard hitter with good size and quickness. His high school coach, Gene Carlson, joined the UM staff in February.

Bob Shacklett 6-2 230 Sophomore Offensive tackle. Can play tackle on offense or defense. Squad- man in 1973. Young and needs time to learn and gain experience. Gives depth to the line and will play if he continues to progress.

*Bob Smith 5-11 202 Senior Fullback. Grizzly offense slowed dramatically when Smith was lost for the season in fifth game of the 1973 schedule. A fluid runner, with great balance. Hard to grab hold of and hard to bring down. Was leading rusher despite missing over half of the season. Racked up 406 yards and 5.3 yards per carry. At Spokane Falls CC (Spokane, Wash.) he gained 950 yards in nine games and was the league's leading rusher. — 18 — Spear Staubitz Stuart

*Del Spear 5-10 175 Sophomore Halfback. Sure starter. Considered to be the finest athlete on the team. Ran 9.9 100 in high school and long jumped 23-6 in the spring for the Grizzly track team. Has good instincts on the foot­ ball field and combines running talents with exceptional blocking ability. Track and football star at Cheney High (Wash.). Averaged 5.1 yards per carry and caught two touchdown passes for the Grizzlies in 1973.

Gary Staley 6-2 170 Freshman Free safety. A good prospect with enough speed to play split end or in the defensive secondary. Another Cincinnati product (With­ row High). All-league selection on both offense and defense last fall. Interests include raising dogs and playing the drums.

Mike Staubitz 6-1 185 Freshman Splot end. Has size, speed and good hands. Participated in three sports and was all-league selection at Western Hills High in Cin­ cinnati. Scored eight touchdowns during senior season. Averaged 16 yards each reception. Member of Cincinnati all-star team.

Ben Steinhauer 6-0 180 Freshman

Cornerback. Highly touted football and basketball standout at Greenhills High in Cincinnati. All-league and all-city in football. Played in Cincinnati's all-star game. School's 8-2 record in 1973 was best in 14 years.

*Gig Stuart 6-1 225 Senior Middle guard or defensive end. Has quickness and is very strong. Played tight end in 1973 before being moved to defense in spring ball. One of strongest players on the team and can play any­ where on the defensive front. All-city and all-south Florida at Miami's Palmetto High School. Sullivan Svennungsen Troxel

James Summers 6-2 210 Junior Center. Versatile athlete who was offensive guard in first year of junior college, linebacker in second year, then swi'.ched to center midway through UM's spring drills. Has above average quickness and is a probable starter. Was all-league selection at Grays Har­ bor (Aberdeen, Wash,) in 1973. Less of Jerry Cooley, the expected starter, with head injury makes center position vulnerable, but Summers is highly thought of.

*Dan Sullivan 6-6 225 Sophomore

Offensive guard. Has everything needed for greatness. Js big, quick, hardworking and intelligent. Will be a starter after a strong showing in the spring. Is working weights over the summer and is expected to be bigger in the fall. Has three years of productive football ahead of him. All-state in football and all-conference in basketball at Butte High School. A scholar-athlete majoring in geology and computer science.

**Rock Svennungsen 6-2 190 Senior Quarterback. Established himself as the starter in spring drills. Van Troxel and Svennungsen waged a battle for the starting job in each of the last two seasons. Had some fine moments in 1973, and the coaching staff believes he will put it all together in 1974. Throws well and is a capable runner. Has exceptional leadership qualities. Basketball and football star at Shelby High. Member of UM choir. Plans to be optometrist.

Rhett Thomas 6-4 230 Junior Defensive tackle. Transfer from Arizona W estern (Yuma, Ariz.). Was not on hand for spring ball. Defensive interior lacks depth and it is hoped that Thomas can step in as a starter or be first- rate reserve. Could provide pleasant boost to Montana's hopes of a winning season.

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**Van Troxel 5-10 170 Junior Quarterback. Showed improvement in spring drills, as did Rock Svennungsen, who has been battling with Troxel for the starting spot the last two years. Troxel is adept at running the option. Has lettered in both his seasons. Served mainly as Svennungsen's backup in 1973, but started a number of times in 1972. Played for a winner at Moscow High (Idaho). His dad, Ed Troxel, is the new head coach at the University of Idaho. Grizzlies play Idaho in Moscow October 19.

Rod Tweet 6-0 195 Sophomore Defensive end. An all-around athlete who will play for the Griz­ zlies. Is young and needs experience. Improved markedly during freshman year and was pleasant surprise in spring sessions. Foot­ ball and basketball star at tiny Power High School. Twice all- state in basketball and twice all-conference in football.

❖❖Duane Walker 6-3 210 Junior Tight end. If he can shake injury jinx, he will be a great tight end. Started several games as a freshman in 1971, missed 1972 season with injury, was hampered by small injuries in 1973. Missed last two weeks of spring ball with pneumonia. 1973's lead­ ing receiver. Has tremendous hands and blocking is improving steadily. Basketball and football star at Malta High School.

Jim Zellick 6-0 215 Sophomore Center. Candidate for starting berth at center after being red- shirted in 1973. Missed a considerable amount of spring practice with neck injury. Will do a steady and consistent job. Precisely the kind of play needed at the center position. Was a quarterback at Missoula's Sentinel High School.

— 21 — 1974 GRIZZLY Name Pos Ht

* Anderson, Greg FS 5-9 Argo, Dan LB 6-2 Betters, Doug OT 6-5 B ird, Bob SS 5-10 * Border, Rich OT 6-2 * Brett, Wait OG 6-5 ** B rick, Tim OT 5-10 * Buxton, John DE 6-0 Carlson, Bruce K-DE 6-1 * Carlson, Steve SE 5-11 C a rte r, Greg CB 6-3 Cedarstrom, Jim DE 6-2 C h ristophel, Randy QB 6-0 C lark, Mike HB 5-10 C lif t, Tom QB 5-10 Dionas, Steve FB 6-2 * E rickson, Greg SE 5-9 Eustance, Bob SS 6-0 Facey, Tom FS 5-9 * Farnam, Larry DT 6-2 * Flowers, Terry DT 5-11 * Grigsby, Bill OG 6-2 Gulbranson, Bill DE 6-1 Harbison, Ben OT 6-6 * Hardy, Sly CB 6-0 * H a rris, Greg MG 6-3 Jordan, Rich HB 5-10 * Ladd, Mike SS 5-10 Lebsock, Ron C 6-3 * Lynn, Randy OT 6-0 Lynn, Ri cky FB 5-11 McCraw, Wyatt HB 6-1 * McReynolds, Kim OG 6-2 * Manegold, Eric OT 6-3 M illiman, Hayes DE 6-1 M ills, David OG 6-2 * Nakoa, Chuck LB 6-0 Ogden, Randy CB 6-0 Pierce, Murray OG 6-7 Plum, Mark DT 6-2 * Ponzoha, Dave HB 6-1 * Prigmore, John LB 6-0 Redwine, Randy DT 6-2 Reynolds, Bill TE 6-1 *** Rosenberg, Ron MLB 6-3 ** S alo, Greg MLB 6-1 * Schmasow, Glenn CB 6-1 Shacklett, Bob OT 6-2 * Smith, Bob FB 5-11 * Spear, Del HB 5-10 S ta le y , Gary FS 6-2 S ta u b itz , Mike SE 6-1 Steinhauer, Ben CB 6-0 * S tu a rt, Gig MG 6-1 * Sullivan, Dan OG 6-6 Summers, James C 6-2 ** Svennungsen, Rock QB 6-2 Thomas, Rhett DT 6-4 ** Troxel, Van QB 5-10 Tweet, Rod DE 6-0 ** Walker, Duane TE 6-3 Zellick, Jim C 6-0 * Letters Earned

— 22 — OOTBALL ROSTER Wt Class Hometown

170 Soph Chicago, Illinois 225 Fr C in c in n a ti, Ohio 220 Fr Arlington Heights, Illinois 180 J r Eugene, Oregon 225 Sr S a lt Lake C ity, Utah 235 J r Lake Tahoe,. C a lifo rn ia 210 Sr Traverse City, Michigan 205 J r Owatonna, Minnesota 196 Fr Great Falls 175 Sr Great Falls 205 J r Far Rockaway, New York 230 Soph Scottsdale, Arizona 190 Fr Reading, Ohio 175 Fr C in cin n ati, Ohio 170 Fr Spokane, Washington 220 J r Sumner, Washington 170 Sr Everett, Washington 180 Soph Helena 180 J r Lancaster, California 235 Sr Seattle, Washington 220 Soph C in c in n a ti, Ohio 240 Sr Spokane, Washington 205 J r Aberdeen, Washington 235 Fr M issoula 190 Sr Oakland, California 235 J r K a lisp e ll 180 J r Tacoma, Washington 180 Sr Garden Grove, California 200 Fr Butte 240 Sr Omak, Washington 200 Fr Omak, Washington 200 J r East Orange, New Jersey 230 Sr Olympia, Washington 230 Sr Glendive 200 Fr C in c in n a ti, Ohio 235 Fr C in cin n ati, Ohio 210 J r Honolulu, Hawaii 180 Fr Traverse City, Michigan 235 Fr C in c in n a ti, Ohio 235 Soph Poulsbo, Washington 190 Sr Lacey, Washington 230 Soph Winlock, Washington 220 Fr Reading, Ohio 185 Soph M issoula 235 Sr W hitefish 220 Sr Butte 185 J r Great Falls 230 Soph Claremont, California 202 Sr Pasco, Washington 175 Soph Cheney, Washington 170 Fr C in c in n a ti, Ohio 185 Fr C in cin n ati, Ohio 180 Fr C in c in n a ti, Ohio 225 Sr Miami, F lo rid a 225 Soph Butte 210 J r Tacoma, Washington 190 Sr Shelby 230 J r Brooklyn, New York 170 J r Moscow, Idaho 195 Soph Power 210 J r Malta 215 Soph M issoula

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