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Show .trTL-TJw -pjjg Daijy utan inronicie, - - Redskins dump Cougars in annual clash (A y ' v --wy" Iff- By Greg Fowler Staff Writer I n keeping with the Homecoming theme of "U-Man Power," the Utah Redskins turned in a fitting victory over Brigham Young University Saturday in the traditional rivalry played in Ute Stadium. The Utes, who seemed to draw nspiration from the crowd of lumni, turned back the clock for a good old-fashion stomping of the BYU Cougars in the Western Athletic Conference game. In posting the 30-21 victory the Redskins gained their third decision of the 1968 season, and handed the stumbling Cats their fifth loss in a row. As in most Utah battles mistakes played a major role in the games final outcome. This time, however, it was the opposition who committed the miscues, as Utah's secondary intercepted six passes and the defense recovered three BYU Utah fullback Sve MWr32) follows block of tackle Marion Boykin (76) for good gain in Saturday's game against BYU. Molnar's fine running and blocking were a major factor in the Utes 30-21 victory over the Cougars. -- fumbles, helping th establish the'i., record for most ST ble in one contort tUtnovefe "A Big Win" "It was a great victory. rm J?? etfo boysthey'eZwSi and it was a big Wjn pleased Ute head ihfiS The Redskins SeX1 Cougars' habit of l0 21 final quarter, and Sgjf Cats in the first is ! Play. The SLi frustrated Brigham's Jy racking up a quick advantage. fc The Utah defense kept for in check easily M J, quarter was played c, Redskins side of the 50-yardfc Senior Larry Hinton, his first game of the J turned in a fine perf Hinton accounted for two of tk Utes interceptions while he mii( tackles and backed up play his safety position. Kept Cats Floundering But it was the effort of fc sntire defensive unit that kept fe Cougars floundering for most of the contest. The squad played ok of its finest games in defeating tin Cougars for- the first time in (on years. Utah punter Craig Smith played an important role in keeping fc Cats backs to the wall. SiS boomed punt after punt deep ink BYU territory, denying tts Cougars good field position. Smiti was called on six times and kicte for an average of 44 yards. Quarterback Ray Groth hi probably his finest day in ft Utah backfield, leading tt offense in what Coach Mee termed, "a sure-handed effort tli moved the ball well and put poki on the board." Impressive Running Groth passed for 92 yiri completing 11 of 25 attempt his most impressive effort ce running. The elusive back piled : a total of 134 yards in 17 caw and accounted for three Ut; tallies. His most spectacular f came with only seconds remain in the first half as he ran tt option play to perfection for! i yard touchdown. Ute fullback Steve W perhaps the most under fa overlooked niacin; unit, Played his usual oj game. Molnar's 17-ya" Lounted for the first j; of the contest, but" important were his blocks that kept the Utah ate- fGrothstouchj;; were sprung by from Molnar, and. yardage was. needed, Groin call on the war offense, Molnar to do the jo Sparked Ute Drive receiving. The an , caught five for a t al ri The shifty runwr bro capacity cro W; time he touched the dazzling punt and . k u l; sparked more than scoring drive d J Winning the fl between Utah and , helps make a sens J ' matter how many have gone into the $ , But morerpRe5ft: may inspire the M victories. , i J ; t ' ' ;;;;0,.l;i',VV"'" " |
