TO NEWS MEDIA: This 1979 edition of Morehead State University's Football ~ Media Guide has· been prepared to aid you in covering the Eagles and to provide information about our coacties, athletes and University. If additional material is needed, please write or call the Sports Information Director at any time. GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION-Morehead, Ky. (40351 ), Rowan County, .. Interstate 64, equidistant from Ashland and Lexington " in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest. THE OUTLOOK . 2 ENROLLMENT-7,682 THE EAGLES 3 FOUNDED-1922 THE COACHES 9 PRESIDENT-Dr. Morris L. Norfleet ATHLETIC COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN-Dr. Rod~er. THE ROSTER AND OPPONENTS . 15 Hammons, Associate Professor of Mathematics 23 THE UNIVERSITY . ATHLETIC DIRECTOR-G. E. (Sonny) Moran THE ADMINISTRATIOr,.,I •. 25 Office Phone 606/783-3335 THE RECORD BOOK 27 Home Phone 606/784-6789 ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR- John E. (Sonny) THE SCHEDULE BC Allen Office Phone 606/783-3335 Home Phone 606/784-5332 HEAD FOOTBALL COACH- Tom Lichtenberg, Louisville '62 Office Phone 606/783-3317 Home Phone 606/783-1060 ASSISTANT COACHES George Adams, Morehead State '68, Defensive Backs PRESS INFORMATION John Fritsch, Iowa State '75, Offensive Line PRESS PASSES - Passes for the working press are issued on an Van A. Hollaway, Iowa State '73, Defensive Coorclinator · individual game basis by the Sports Information Director. Steve Loney, Iowa State '74, Offensive Coordinator Credentials should be requested as early as possible. Press Tom Jones, Western Kentucky '73, Defensive Line personnel attending as guests are entitled to general admission HEAD TRAINER-Ken Wright seats outside the press box. Passes not furnished by return mail SCHOOL COLORS-Royal Blue and Gold ,. must be picked up in person at Gate 4. One parking permit will NICKNAME-Eagles be issued to each organization covering the game. CONFERENCE-Ohio Valley (NCAA Division I-AA) STADIUM-Jayne (10,000) BROADCAST- Permission for broadcast rights must be SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR-Jim Wells secured in advance from the Sports Information Director. Line Office Phone 606/783-3325 installations are ordered by individual stations through their local Home Phone 606/784-8073 telephone companies. Each station is allocated a broadcast booth Telecopier 606/783-3325 and three press passes. Press Box 606/783-3100 1978 RECORD-2-6-1 (OVC 1-5) PRESS BOX SEATING - The MSU press box is limited to LETTERMEN LOST, RETURNING-10, 37 accredited writers, radio-television broadcasters, scouts and other BAND-Morehead State University Marching Band, "The designated officials. Only photographers and cameramen are Big Band from Daniel Boone Land" permitted on the press box roof. Press box seating is assigned by FOOTBALL ADDRESS-Jayne Stadium, MSU, Morehead, the Sports Information Director. MSU supplies a play-by-play Ky.40351 account at the end of each quarter and first half and final statistics. Telephones and free refreshments also are available. A 1979 Media Guide: Published by Morehead State Xerox telecopier is on duty at each game. University. Written and edited by Jim Wells. Photography by George Burgess. Printing by MSU Office of Printing SCOUTING PASSES - Passes for scouts must be requested in Services. advance from the Sports Information Director. One seat is allocated to each organization requesting credentials. 2 '79 OUTLOOK For Morehead State University Head Football Coach Tom Lichtenberg, 1979 should be a very interesting season. The Eagles return 37 lettermen from last year's squad, but must replace some players at key positions. "Our players worked very hard in the spring to learn our system," Lichtenberg stated. "We feel we are going to have a solid program, mainly because we feel we have athletes here that can win." The Eagles were 2-6-1 last season and Lichtenberg must replace quarterback Phil Simms, the No. 1 pick of the New York Giants in the NFL's free-agent draft, and several key performers at both offensive and defensive line positions. OFFENSIVE LINE-Guard Davey Locke (6-2, 240) and centers Keith Watts (6-1, 215) and John Moses (6-3, 238) are the only returnees with considerable starting experience. Guard Dean Copeland (6-2, 225) also saw playing time. Others w_ho could battle for starting berths are tackles Charlie Young (6-6, 250) and Rich Zureich (6-3, 250). Depth should be provided by the likes of Bryan Imhoff (6-3, 236). Mike Ealey (6-2, 230), Ed Vorderbrueggen (6-2, 215), Jim Simms (6-0, 190), OFFENSIVE BACKFIELD-A possible strong point for the Wayne Frost (6-3, 235) and Raymond Yates (6-3, 230). Fresh­ Eagles this season. Leading the way will be Marcus Johnson (5-11, men who could see duty include Mike Brugh (6-4, 240) and 185) and Dwight Yarn (6-0, 185). who split time at tailback last Shawn McWhorter (6-3, 240). season. At fullback, Bernard McIntosh (5-9, 180) returns at a RECEIVERS-Receivers should be where the Eagles are the starting position. Depth should be provided by tailbacks Clifford strongest, as the top three wide receivers and top two tight ends Thompson (5-8, 175) and Gary Sherman (5-9, 163). At fullback, return. Foremost among the returnees is Dorron Hunter (5-8, Alan Mitchell (6-1, 205), Greg McGuire (5-11, 200). Artie Gilbert 176), who led the squad in nearly all offensive categories. Also (5-9, 201) and freshman B. J. Ward (6-0, 200) should make the returning are Larry Campassi (5-9, 170) and Kenny Turner (5-9, position strong. 161). Depth should be provided by Bo Dean (6-1, 170} and Jeff DEFENSIVE LINE-Tackle Matt Blair (6-2, 240) is the lone Harris (6-1, 178). Freshman Todd Curkendall (6-3, 185) could returning starter. Other key performers should be defensive ends also see action. At tight end, Tim Devine (6-3, 215) returns as a Billy Goldsmith (6-3, 220), Tony Cardwell (6-1, 230) and Marc starter. Depth should be provided by Joe Sartini (6-2, 220), Brad Kessler (6-3, 220). At tackle, Bob Whitman (6-4, 235). Tim Marcilliat (6-2, 224} and freshman Steve Pytel (6-5, 215). Brewer (6-3, 240) and Tony Payne (6-6, 255) should provide QUARTERBACK- One of the biggest spots to fill will be at depth. At middle guard, Sterling Ford (5-10, 225). Quincy Hill qu~rterback. Tommy Fox (6-0, 180) will be among the leaders, (6-1, 200) and Brett Robison (6-2, 210) should be solid. Others whi le other candidates will include Ken Hopkins (6-3, 191). who could see action include Howard Bannister (6-3, 230), Tom Gregg Hall (6-1, 185) and Doug Joiner (5-10, 170). Freshman Proud (6-1, 205) and Boyd Hippensteil (6-4, 200) and freshmen prospects include Don Reeves (6-3, 181) and Jeff Richards (6-0, Kenny Imhoff (6-4, 240), Rickey Wood (6-0, 225), Tim Duff 180). (6-3, 235), Chris Casterline (6-3, 230) and Kenny Dameron (6-2 195). ' LINEBACKER-Should be the strongest position for the Eagles this season_ Starters from last season include Tommy Warren (6-3, 215) and Rodney Jefferson (5-11, 195). Both have all-conference potential. Adding depth will be Gary Carmichael (6-1, 200), Jim Florence (6-2, 211) and Steve Denny (5-11, 185). Freshmen in the position are Danny Gooch (6-0, 205), Tim Waltermire (6-3, 190), Mike Puthoff (6-3, 190), Kevin Durban (6-2, 220) and Butch Lowe (6-3, 215). DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD- Last season's defensive backfield returns virtually intact with T. A. Spalding (6-2, 196) and Carey Reid (5-10, 180) at the corners, Greg Bright (6-1, 203) at safety and Duane Bland (5-11, 180) at rover. Others who could see action are Randy Pestona (5-11, 170), Julius Combs (6-2, 190), Gernell Boyd (6-0, 175) and David Alexander (5-9, 170). Fresh­ men in the secondary include Danny Back (5-11 , 180). Rusty Hubbard (5-9, 170) and Jimmy Young (5-11, 170). KICKING-John Henderson (6-2, 185) is the only returnee at the placekicking slot. He will be joined by freshman Nick Rapier (5-10, 180). The punting chores will fall to freshmen John Chris­ topher (6-2, 180) and Steve Shetler (6-0, 180). 3 1979 EAGLES HOWARD BANNISTER 61 LARRY CAMPASSI 80 Defensive Tackle... 6-3.. 230... Fr. Wide Receiver ... 5-9... 170... Sr. Disputanta, Va. Frankfort, Ky. A walk-on with good potential . .. Has Has outstanding ability to catch t he good si ze and strength .. Speed and ball ... Deceptive speed ... Has good Bannister Campassi quickness also good .. Has the potential moves ... Disciplined receiver ... Second to see action in h is firs t on the squad in receiving last season with season ... Graduate of Prince George 22 catches . Graduate of Frankli n High School. Co unty High School. TONY CARDWELL 50 MATT BLAIR 73 Defensive End .. 6-1 ... 230.. So. Defensive Tackle... 6-2 ... 240.. Sr. Hamilton, Ohio Niles, Ohio Saw duty at offensive tackle last Starter on defensive line the last two season ... Size and strength will be an seasons ... Good strength . .. Experience advantage N eeds to gain o ne of strong suits .. Should be among experience H ad good Blair Cardwell squad's defensive leaders this spring ... Graduate of Garfield High season ... Graduate of McKinley High School. School. GARY CARMICHAEL 42 DUANE BLAND 12 Linebacker ... 6-1 ... 200... Sr. Defensive Back ... 5-11 ... 180... Sr. Staten Island, N.Y. Akron, Ohio Saw considerable duty last season until Hard hitter .. Saw considerable duty in sidelined by knee injury .. Has great secondary last season .. Had 40 tackles s pe e d .. Came to MSU as a and 1 2 assists last season ..