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Show Thursday quarterback Southern Utah vs. Northern Arizona number of things in this game, It may be a little unforutnate that we have to do our experimenting aginst such a tough opponent, op-ponent, but we hope we ran find our answers," Bishop said. "We will probably avoid going 'nose-to-nose' with NAU if we can avoid it. Rather, we would prefer to keep the game as 'loose' and fluid as possible.' Injuries are worrying the T-Birds some, not so much current injuries as the potential for hurts against the Lumberjacks, who do have more depth than the 'Birds. "We have a very important im-portant conference game Sept. 18 at New Mexico Highlands. If we suffer key i injuries this week, it could severely hurt our chances in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference race," Bishop says. ters will be Curry Ancar (5-10, 176, junior) at tailback and Bob Watson (5-9, 155) at flanker. Ancar is a converted defensive back, and Watson is a transfer from San Jacinto, Calif., Junior College. "We'll be trying a running game is, Bishop and his staff are just as concerned with the way NAU passes. "They don't pass much, but when they do, they are extremely effective. Usually, they'll go for the bomb, the home run pass. Their receivers get deep very quick." Other concerns of the T-Bird coaching staff CEDAR CITY -Strangely, the Southern Utah State College coaching staff is particularly par-ticularly concerned about the passing game of its first opponent, Northern Arizona University, a run-oriented team. The Thunderbirds take their first step up to Big Sky Conference competition com-petition Saturday at 8:30 p.m. (MDT) in the Walkup Skydonme in Flagstaff, Ariz. The game will be broadcast live by Radio Station KSUB (590). SUSC will be opening its 1982 season. Northern Arizona lost a tough 19-15 decison last week to Cal State Fullerton of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA). "Northern Arizona is a very physical J and deep team this year," Jack Bishop, SUSC coach, indicated. "Coach Joe Harper, who is new at NAU this year, has done a super job with his team. They work very well as a unit." The Lumberjacks emphasize the run, and they have a couple of dandy ball toters, senior fullback Rusty Summers (5-11, 207) and senior tailback Reggie Gooden (5-10, 188). Summers ran for 775 yards last year,, while Gooden played only five games a year ago,' but did run for 172 yards. As good as the 'Jack include the "great offensive of-fensive team speed" of NAU, and the Lumberjack Lum-berjack linebacking crew which did an excellent job against Fullerton. SUSC will take strong first line talent into the NAU fray, but the 'Birds are concerned about the quality of their depth. "We have so many young players and players who are not very familiar yet with our system," Bishop explained. "We would much rather have played this caliber of competition com-petition last year when we h had more veterans." The T-Birds are expected ex-pected to start Kirk Hafen (6-3, 190, junior) at quarterback. If the attack at-tack bogs down, veteran Bob August or transfer Jeff Hookano could step in. Starting fullback Gary Mason still has a tender , ankle and may be limited in the action he will see. Mason (5-9, 188, junior) was a major cog in SUSC's" running game last season. Other backfield star- PHS vs. North Sevier At first glance, it would appear that Parowan has at least a slight edge over North Sevier in this week's Friday night meeting at Salina. A second glance, however, shows some factors which are in North Sevier's favor. Both the Rams and the Wolves are 0-2. Both have played the same two teams, a and both opponents op-ponents have beaten North Sevier worse than they defeatd the Rams. East Carbon beat Parowan, 13-6 at Sun-nyside. Sun-nyside. At the same site, East Carbon downed North Sevier, 20-6. The Wolves were tumbled by Milford at Milford, 26-6. The Tigers had a much tougher time at Parowan, eeking out a 13-7 win. North Sevier Coach Glen Partridge has a relatively inexperienced team, but so does Parowan. The Wolves are not blessed with the big running backs they have had in previous years. Similarly, Partridge's Par-tridge's receivers lack experience and need playing time to be as effective as North Sevier pass catchers have been in the past. But . . . In North Sevier's favor is a tradition of never having lost to Parowan in football. Last year, however, it took a fluke returned fumble for the Wolves to win by a one touchdown margin on the Ram field. Also favoring the Wolves will be the bus trip the Rams will have to make from Parowan to Salina and the long wait prior to the game while a junior varsity contest is being played. Both Parowan Cpoach Scott Doubek and Partridge Par-tridge will be working to fine tune their offenses. Both like a balanced attack utilizing the pass as well a as the rush. Partridge has also had some defensive problems. Prediction: Look for a close game with possibly more scoring than might be expected. Favor Parowan, but ever so slightly, say by about 20-13. CHS vs. Boulder City CEDAR CITY -Tomorrow night the Cedar High Redmen will be facing a team that they beat last year, Boulder, Nev., something they would like to repeat this year. The Reds defeated them in 1981 by a score of 13-6 in a tough match played on the Boulder field. This year Boulder will be looking for revenge when it takes on the Reds on their own home field. Coach Dave Jenson doesn't know much about the Boulder team, except that they it a lost last year's bigger players to graduation. "They were really big a year ago," Jenson said, adding "they had several players in the 260 pound category." Jenson believes that they shouln't be much bigger than his team this year. The Redmen will have to work on their execution of plays and also on their game intensity. Jenson felt that was a major factor in last week's loss to Dixie. The Redmen in spite of their two preseason pre-season losses are improving im-proving and will be out again to try and prove themselves the caliber that they know they are. The game against Boulder will be important for them as far as building their confidence for the start of the regular season next week. Look for a tough and inspired Cedar team as they take on Boulder. Kickoff ii slated for 7:30 p.m. at Cedar High School, |