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Show September 27, 1968 THE SIGNPOST Page 11 SOiriiS El Wildcats Tackle Lumberjacks Tomorrow By Kent Call When the temperaturse take a dip, the winds start to blow the leaves from the trees, and those that remain turn our hillsides into a kaleidoscope of nature's hues, then it's time to pull out the bleacher seats and put on the thermals and warm overcoats . . . it's WSC football weather. The Weber State "monsters of the gridiron" have given fans plenty to cheer about on a chilly fall afternoon or evening. The tradition of Wildcat football has gained national prom-inance over the years. The names White, Owens, McCall, Jones, Pruitt, Kamamu, Tuckett, Hanrahan, Otten and many others in recent years, still haunt the 100-yard long stadium battleground.Weber State has come of age in athletics. Each year the Wildcats seem to grow in stature and their claws a little sharper. Nothing makes a Wildcat quite as fierce as the enthusiastic support of Cats within their own den. So, get behind the Wildcats and let's show the Big Sky we are better than a fourth place pre-season pick. TV Coverage Many sports fans in the area have inquired as to when the Wildcat coaches will be on local TV with film clips of WSC games. Coach Sark Arslanianior one of his assistants will appear on the Paul James Sports Final on channel 5 every Tuesday at 10:20 p.m. On Sundays, filmed highlights of the latest game will be shown. Channel 5 will have them at 10:20, while channel 4 will present them at 11 :00 p.m. Action in the Big Sky will probably be at it's best in the brief five-year history of the league. After the first two weeks of play, the conference teams have looked strong. The big surprise has been the Bengals of Idaho State who won only one game last year and scored only 73 points. In their first two games, they have come away victorious to the tune of 58-30, and 38-20; however, a defense that gives up 50 points looks vulnerable. In other Big Sky play, Montanta State won their second game against Portland State, 17-6. Their first win was over Idaho, 17-14, who lost to Washington State 14-7 this week. Montana lost to South Dakota, 21-0, after winning their season opener against North Dakota, 37-10. To date, the Big Sky has five wins and two losses against outside competition. There is only one league game this week which pits the hapless Vandals of Idaho against the "new" Bengals of Idaho State University. The Vandals have had a bad start, but should steal this one from the Bengals by a narrow margin. Montana State faces the number tone team in the nation in the college division San Diego State. The Bobcats are good but will have a nightmare in California. The Aztecs will skin the Cats by three touchdowns. Montana will have little trouble with Portland State and should win by 12. Northern Arizona will try to chop the Weber State four-game win streak, but I pick the Wildcats by 10. J 9 Blue Key National Honorary Fraternity Announces: FORMAL RUSH Applications at UB Main Desk must be turned in (at main desk) no later than The Weber State Wildcats invade the forested mountains of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks tomorrow for the fifth meeting of the two schools. The Axers are 0-4 in their series with the Cats under Coach Sark Arslanian. In 1965, his first year at WSC, the Wildcats won, 21-14. The Jacks were clipped in Flagstaff in 1966 when All-American Lee White bulled for 199 yards and four touchdowns. Last year was the most thrilling game in the series as the Cats missed getting the Ax by a Cats whisker. The vital extra point conversion by Barry Donovan proved the margin of victory, 29-28. Coach Andy MacDonald has a mountain of a forward wall to compliment a fine corps of running backs and receivers. In their first game against Drake, they came out on the short end, 30-14. However, the Lumberjacks looked strong in giving the Ax to powerful Long Reach State. The Jacks held a commanding 26-0 lead with four minutes remaining in the game, and held off a late Long Beach surge to win, 26-20. Broadcast on KLO Weber State will fly to Flagstaff today and have an afternoon workout. The gane will be broadcast tomorrow at ?:30 p.m. over radio KLO. Tennis Candidates for the varsity tennis team are asked to meet in room G104 Tuesday, October 1, at noon, to discuss training schedules for this fall and winter. The person to stop in the Axer backfield will be junior tailback Roy Whelan. The 6-4, 225 pounder has gained 234 yards in two games. His powerful running complements a potentially explosive passing attack by quarterback Mike Olson. Flanker Bob Gray is Olson's favorite target and could give WSC cornermen a busy afternoon. Another threat in the back-field is fullback Sonny Campbell, a 6-1, 195 pounder. He can run out of the fullback and the tailback positions. The "biggest" problem for the WSC offensive line will be to keep 6-7, 280 pound tackle Fd Duley out of the Wildcat backfield. Other experienced defensive standouts are linebacker Ernie Redmond, and end Bud Weidoff. Wildcats Are Ready The ready and rested Wildcats carry a 1-0 record into the Axer battle on the strength of a 27-12 victroy over South Dakota State two weeks ago. The Cats racked up 423 yards Cross Country The Weber State cross country team will meet Ricks College today at 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Ogden Park. The race will cover a three-mile course over a varied terrain in the foothills east of the park. The Wildcats back. from last years team are Bob Wallace, Paul Bingham, and Dave Tru-jillo. A member from the track team, Jaime Nunez, will be competing in the event also. total offense in that game, and the defense proved very strong inside their own twenty. On a basis of the first game, the Purple and White stars to watch are tailback Sam Gip-son, a 9.6 speedster, who gained 115 yards and scored one TD against South Dakota. Sophomore fullback Jack Brown rushed for 98 yards in his first WSC varsity game. The 210 pound back has the quickness and ability to be a great runner. n nnnany "Coto-Colo" ond "Coki" ok regiiltitd Hade morki .hith idenlily only Ihe produd j! Ihi emu-Colo Compoitr III I M ft fk Now there's a double-date. Coca-Cola adds extra fun to dating single or double. That's because Coke has the taste you never get tired of . . . always refreshing. That's why things go better with Coke . . . after Coke . . . after Coke. COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. OF OGDEN 12:00 P.M. OCT. 12 DnnnnnnnnnnnnnnananD DnnnannnnnnncsncnnannnnnnnnDnaLj |