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Show Page 42A - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah Thursday. August 30. 1984 'Devils Rely on By TOM CHRISTENSEN Herald Sporti Writer STRENGTHS: A solid corp led by Howard Reeves. Good running backs and receivers. WEAKNESSES: Inexperience. The Red Devils return only three starters from last year. Injuries have already hurt Spnngville. Wide receiver Jeff Thorpe will miss the beginning of the season with a broken arm. has yet The offensive-lin- e to be tested. line-backi- PREDICTED FINISH: THIRD Last year's Region Eight Champions kick off the new year with a young and inexperienced team, but there is still plenty of talent for the Red Devils to make a run at pre- season favorite linebacker and will captain his club through the (all Reeves, who led the Red Devils in blasts, and tackles last year, said this year's team is actually better than last year's squad. Per capita we are stronger and faster at every position Mitchell leads the offense and will provide a formidable attack Newbury said he's still working on the long ball. Junior John Paystrup and Tim Johnson are behind Mitchell in the backfield. If they can get accustomed to the hardhitting life of a back quickly, look for Spnngville to have a good balanced attack. "We are looking to our youth in the backfield to give us a lot of power this year," said Newbury. Kelly Curtis is the only returning offensive linemen and will provide a stabilizing force up front. The Red Devil kicking game looks good on the punt, and not so good on the kick. and we have a very positive attitude for the coming season." he said. Reeves heads up a united Iinebacking group, coached by Doug Bills. "We do a lot of extra conditioning. We do Green after regular practice. We like to charge up the middle, but we are capable of performing all the duties of a linebacker " he said. A Green Bay extra' is running in place as hard as you can and falling on your getting up and doing it again. During the championship years of the Packers, Vince Lombardi would put his Bay-extra- sto-ma- c, Pleasant Grove. "We aren't like B.Y.U, who can bring in experienced people at every position. We have to do alot of teaching." said Newbury about his young '84 squad. So far, the teaching has gone well. Howard Reeves returns at players through time. a 100 at a The Red Devils look strong up front, but with inexperienced defensive backs the Red Devils could be vulnerable to the pass in the early going. d Newbury will use a offense with sweeps. L'SC-style- power n play-actio- runs, options, passes Junior quarterback short-passin- Scott g Mitchell also handles the punting chores and has been kicking very well in practice. The Red Devils are still searching for a consistent to pace the team. place-kicke- r A. Jl - Mm iew at Spnngville. Spt. - Spnngville at Timpview, NT S(. !l - Sprinulleat at South. 3pm 7 30 p m 7 14 Spl Sepi Oct. - 28 S Orl. II Oct. tt - .Spnngville. 7 30 p m Pavson at Spnngville. 7 30 p m Spnngville at I'l I, rove. 5pm spnngville at Carbon 7 30 p m i at Spnngville 7 30 p m .Sp WESTAMERICA HOMES BUILDS QUALITY HOMES IN ALL PRICE RANGES. Why? It's an attitude. attitude which all the professional staff An is dedicated not something that the average person feels comfortable with. There are many questions and to. Home buying hfo is concerns each one has. Many are the same, but each home buyer has unique problems which only the most ex- '79 FORD BRONCO J tinted4. 400 eng., 4 X '82 4 sp., ps, pb, 5995 10 9895 ""TRA x?s!p!?clDbFpl5p035i Es,a,e D,esel 9 eng., ps, pb, air., tinted glass cruise, stereo, full rear seat ' showroom condition. Loaded Pass- Westamerica Homes has these experienced people who can treat each home buyer individually and. answer their Wo9n. super '6295 '81 RELIANT Wagon. 2.6 eng., ps, pb, air cond., cruise, om-fstereo, a nice car. BUICK CENTURY 4 Dr. Limited. V6 eng., ps, pb, air cond., tilt, cruise, stereo, rear defogger, a very clean 479S 1 5795 don't have the car you're looking for ... we'll If we find it for you. perienced company can solve. - woptions, clean' CLOSEOUT PRICED. 8995 '81 PIT. C-- Silverado Pickup. 6.2 diesel, power everything, ex- treme low miles, camper shell. glass, skid plates, really sharp. 4 CKEV. 4X4 , f YOUR COMPLETE questions with confidence. Are you thinking of buying a new home? Then give the professionals a call. .'.2. . 6 Month Guarantee on 1980 and newer , 30 Yearj in Provo Full Line Repair Service Coniitently Low Price v Y AUTOMOTIVE - - - - - - . J 207 NORTH 300 373-117- 1 WEST, PROVO 1 |