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Show The Chronicle June 27. 137 4 Page eight Utah recruiters optimistic about rookies by JUUE HAYES Chronicle Staff the University football coaches began their recruiting this spring, track coach Pete Cariston didn't realize that he was in for some great new track stars. Several of the new freshmen and junior college transfers who will play for the Utes on the football field this fall are also outstanding When tracksters. With the National Collegiate Athletic Association ruling which limits the number of scholarships each year to 30, and with a total of 105 players on a squad, the Ute coaches have been selective in the players they have recruited. Jesse Cone, Ute offensive coordinator, gave the reason for the new limiting statute. "Some schools were recruiting outrageous numbers of ballplayers. Because of financial reasons, and the fact that many of these kids would never play ball at these schools, conferences, decided to limit the number. One conference back East decided to limit the number to 180 players per team. 1801 That is Then the NCAA phenomenal. stepped in to make it 105," Cone explained. Talking about the recruits, who have signed a letter of intent at Utah, Cone said that "being and isn't really what the college coach looks for. "Maybe one kid is great in high school," Cone said, "but in the college ranks he wouldn't make it Another may not have been all- all-thi- s ail-th- at state, but he could really make a fine college player." "We look at their size, speed and attitude when choosing who to recruit We don't necessariry look for that player at the same position he played in high school. They are likely to change from offensive to defensive positions quite easily," Cone said. Coach Cone spoke highly of several of the athletes he recruited himself. "Walt Kauffman from California is a big kid with potential to be an outstanding defensive tackle though his position could change. He has good speed and good athletic ability for a big kid. We recruited him for his college potential," Cone concluded. "Chris Rice is a linebacker from California who is 6-- and weighs about 208. He was for two years and started as a sophomore when his team played in the Class league chamsaid he also Cone pionship". recruited John Mclntyre, a wide receiver from a California junior college. "John will have two years of eligibility here," Cone said. "He in a tough junior was and the leading conference college scorer in the league, which is very unusual because of his position. He can run with the ball and has good speed and great hands. He also won the pole vault in his con2 all-leag- 4-- A ference," Cone beamed with delight. "Dave Kasper, who we're recruiting from New Jersey, is even and weighs 245. If he six-fe- et would have been a little taller a lot more schools would have gone after him. He is the best shot putter and discus thrower in the New Jersey region," the Ute coach said. The Utes recruited more running backs than any other position. "The reason," says Cone, "is some running backs will be able to play other positions, depending on their size and speed. Maybe they can be defensive ends, linebackers, defensive backs or wide receivers if they can catch well and run a 9.4 hundred. "We try to utilize speed," the Ute mentor continued," so they may end up somewhere else. Also, with the offense we run, we can use four or five good running backs. This way, when one gets tired, another can go in and we can keep the pressure on the opposing team. We were lucky to inherit several good running backs from last year's team," Cone said. Line coach Evert Jones also spoke highly of his recruits. "Vinson Cotton is a running back from Bakersfield, California. He is six feet tall and weighs around 199. In the state track meet he ran a .48 flat 440 which is fantastic for anybody," Jones said. "Another fine prospect is Gordon Kurz from California, a 64", 210 pound tight end, who was named in prep basketball. In the state track meet he placed third in the long jump with a 24 feet 1.5 inch jump. That is great for anyone in high school." said Coach Jones. the players recruited this spring except Jones explained that all one are eligible for varsity ball and "if they are good enough, they'll make it" Freshman and junior college transfers can step right into playing while a transfer from a major university has to sit out one year before playing. The recruiting isn't over yef a few athletes haven't decided what school they will attend, but there is a partial list of the Utes' field in coming years. Transfers include running back Bob Sweeny from the Air Force, who is not eligible to play next year; Red Bubek, a quarterback from Ricks Junior College; Ron Cherkas, a defensive lineman from Gavelin; Rod Bunjer, another defensive lineman from American River Junior College; Rick Weissbeck, an offensive lineman by ROGER GRAVES Chronicle Staff Now that the 1973-7- 4 sports year is officially complete, let's examine exactly what happened and who won what in each sport Six universities shared the 11 Western Athletic Conference team championships during the 1973-7- 4 sports season for the league's best balanced showing since 1970. Only f ive of the eight WAC schools have won titles in any of the past three years with several setting up small dynasties in football and baseball (Arizona State), gymnastics (New Mexico) and wrestling (Brigham Young). But that all came to an abrupt halt last season as Arizona broke into the four-yea- r ASU string in football as the two powerhouses tied with 1 league marks. On the home football front, the Utes ended a somewhat disappointing grid season in third place 2 with a WAC mark. After clobbering University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) 82-- 6 and Wyoming 6-- 4-- Arizona Mexico compiling a 1 record in p the NCAA event while the Bill under Foster, Utes, finish in mastered a second-plac- e the National Invitational Tournament in New York. Arizona State played in the initial Utah's Athletic All-Weste- Conference guard Luther "Ticky" Burden is one of 14 collegiate basketball stars from across the nation who have been invited to try out for the United States World Games basketball team. -- teams post-seaso- d 1, final. baseball, Arizona took the crown away from Arizona State to snap the Sun Devils' string at two. In The Wildcats took Northern Division champ BYU in two straight games in Provo to wrap up the title after the Cougars had fought off a late Utah surge to grab the Northern Division top spot Arizona State got back in the winners circle by capturing top honors in gymnastics, leaving New Mexico out in the cold after four straight Lobo titles. In wrestling, Colorado State came out of the woodwork to derail BYU, holder of the grappling crown for four years. Utah finished fourth on the mats. In basketball, the WAC sent WANTED: (A xE) run-neru- I NEED SOMEONE TO play tennis with everyday. My hours are flexible. Call Lois 531 0502. THERAPIST: F T M S OR M A drug related Call Project Reality 6 27 required, 364 8080. 7 THREE MATURE STUDENTS for 74 75 school year to share fully furnished 4 bedroom hon $70 includes utilities. Write Ms. G. Atkinson, 1584 Herbert Street, Santa M Rosa. 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