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Show WEEKLY REFLEX-DA- VIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, AUGUST 20. 1981 Pirewiew lot easier for the back seven Bv KEITH DUNCAN four-par- defenders. first feature previewing The following t is the of a Utah's four major colleges and the conferences the) play in. Hopefully the information provided will be one more thing to excite you about the upcoming seasons. Week number one features B Yl and the W n Athletic Conference). The BYU Cougars are one of m the western conferences (WAC and PAC-10- ) to post three straight winning seasons the other are just four teams and Hawaii) and the odds are USC, Washington almost out of the question that LaVell Edwards's squad will do it again. THE COUGARS pass and pass and when they do they usually win. Television stations and the rest of the WAC 'V , ; y LOOKING GOOD Clearfields Rob Browning has to be the biggest lineman in Region One and without question has that honor among his Clearfield teammates. Browning returns as the only returning offensive lineman. His leadei ship and ability will be used to the maximum. 30 By KEITH DUNCAN 66, YOL'R FEARS might nify when you find out the mag- The receiving corps has been depleted by graduation but Dan Plater will return and be the most active recipient of McMahon passes. BYU WILL probably have more "I've often heard the mammoth across the line started in that very same position just a year ago. Your knees begin to quiver in discovering this giant prepster wants to some day play major college football and only thinks you are in his way. Better run while you can! But you had better run fast because this "football creature" can run too. His quickness is deceptive too. so dont try to dodge him COACH BRENT Hancock could enjoy every minute, if, opposing football teams feared his linemen like the one described above. But regardless, Hancock docs have one prep named Robbie Browning who fits the above specifications like no other can If Brown, ng isnt the biggest prep dressed in football gear in Region One. then he clearly sets the honor at Clearfield. LOT RESTS on this y oung man's shoulders as another football campaign gets closer. He'll not only be occupied with thoughts of someday plaving college football, but he'll be a key factor in anchoring a highly capable but inexperienced offensive wall. Bill Kelly . Carl Wilson. Todd Blair. Tony Bair and Dean Fulger are just a few of his biggest fans. These Clearfield plavers represent the Falcon backfield and their success stems much on w hat Browning and the others can do. A ROB DOESN'T know yet how good the line will be. "We all need w ork and more experience, but considering our size, speed and strength. 1981 could turn out to of us." reported Browning. beaban-neryearfora- THIS SEASONS offensive line is massive and al way s gets the job done. McMahon will be given great pass protection from players like center Bart Oates who will anchor the line in '81. All-WA- pounds. I'LL BE USING my size to push some people away, said Browning. "If I can get down low and in position well all be w orking together to blow some holes open." What's your first reaction when you come face to face with a 245 pounder on a football line of scrimmage? For many its, HELP! call them the most explosive college football team in America. BYU will again unveil possibly the most potent weapon in all football, none other than Jim McMahon. McMahon and Co. will first target tneir aenal attack against Long Beach State on Sept. 5 in California. ll BUT NO one will know anything until we put on the pads and start knocking heads together, he said For Browning personally, he feels he is in much better shape over a year ago. "My strength has improved and mentally I feel more prepared than last season. LAST AFAR I was the only junior playing with a bunch of seniors. To me there is something about playing with guys your own age. I feel much better about it. said the Falcon senior. Even though his coach feels he might be a bit overweight two weeks before the season starts. Browning feels he is in better shape over last year. Robbie now deadlifts 420 pounds where he did 320 last year. His bench amount is up saying that the bigger they are the harder they fall, but in my experience with big guys, they don't fall that easy, said Browning. THE TOWERING offensive lineman loves the game of football. Sometimes I think of it as an organized way to release tentions and frustrations on another guy. If I were to do some of the things I do on the football field out on the street. I'd be in prison or jail. In football you can let everything go. lay into another guy and still get glory for it. he said. Football could very well provide the avenue for Browning to continue his education, something he seems to value quite highly. NOTRE DAME has sent him letters but at the present time he is leaning toward USU who have also written. Coach Hancock has his perfor- mers on the defensive side ot the ball this time around. Defensive end Brad Anae is a stickout who captured honorable mention play after making a first team conference berth. Anae led the Cougars in tackles for losses last season but enemy offenses are reluctant to go his way. Cornerback Tim Holmoe led the WAC in pass interceptions a season ago when he copped seven aerials. Joining Holme m the BYU secondary is safety Mark Brady, a top notch performer. Kyle directs the linebackers in the usual 3 formation with tackles Chuck Ehin and Pulusila Filaga making things a Whit-tingha- OPTIMISM IS stemming from the Hawaii football camp with 361etterman. including 15 starters returning from the team a year ago. They will be trying to prevent a runaway of the WAC title this fall. The Colorado State Rams fell only a game short of the WAC title last year, losing to BY U on the final weekend, but head coach Sark Arslaman w ill have to find replacements for 3 record-settin- g quarterback Steve Fairchild, running back Alvin Lewis and leading receiverTony Goolsby if Colorado State is to chal- lenge for the conference High School Football Is Back crown. FORMER BYU assistant coach, and brilliant offensive coordinator Doug Scovil earned himself a head coaching job, and San Diego State was the lucky winner. The Aztecs slumped miserably a year ago but should to pick up with the offensive-minde- d Scovil now in charge. Joe Morrisons rookie season in Albuquerque had its ups and downs but the former offensive threat of the New York Giants can claim to at least positive thing. His New Mexico squad was the only team to defeat BY U as kicker 4-- 8 Pete Parks propelled the Lobos to its first of four v ictor-leMomson and Co. should do a game or so better with most of the troops in fine fettle physically. THE UTES from Utah have finished their past two seasons at the .500 level and ascending that mark will be tough to achieve with a shaky offense usually taking the field for the WAC unit. Utah was a potent offensive machine a year back but now the club must replace its quarterback, leading rusher and top offensive lineman. ( A more indepth story of the Utes will appear next week). One year after hiring Pat Dye as Wyoming's head coach, the Cowboys are saying goodbye to Pat Dye. I he transient mentor is gone and former assistant coach Al Kincaid has stepped into the head coaching spot. The new man has a bevy of offensive talent to operate the w ishbone instal- - By Kill DAY F land High in Salt Lake Cits to run the club at Woods U ross I ast sear all the schools had some top individuals that have AM - H DAVIS COUNTY doesn't matter if your reaJv for it or not. High school loot-bais back again lor another year gone on to the college scene. Lldracher comes in Lai r trom High- t. y - AIR FORI F. and Texas-E- I I o a odd Smith is light behind hose thicc give the him Biases a big plus on oltense ION HAS Alan Genus back lot anothei sear. Alangot bettei e all game last seal and ancer is a niamstas ol the he .ulfootball this reason cers alwas s come up with a hie line and this seal should be no exception Davis has a couple ol houseRobeit hold names abends Steed has hecnon llic line foie-se- i it seems and he's back bettei than ever loi Ins semoi veai Spence DcGtaw has earned a big name in the sprints during track and his speed is a big coiled n to opposing coaches LAY LANCF Fill L and Blent Hatch gave the Dai Is ol Das is a great punch and will he missed this season lance is going to Dixie while Bient is undecided. Viewmont will have to wait a long time until an athlete like Kyle Morrell comes along again Kyle did gist about every thing for the Vikes and now looks to a fine career at BY U. Bountiful also sends Dyes short stas But the defense, especially along the line, is weak and should be the sore spot in Wyoming's season. led in C for trucks to go through and has hit the junior college scene FOR ADDFD spne two of the counts clubs have new head coaches so the unknown element is there Maik Pierce comes down trom Bear Rivei to take over the helm ol the Viewmont team C was one of the top runnels in the state and has taken his act to WSC. Big James Smtt ol Las ton made holes big enough one-tw- t laig Robetls a quick and lough lineman Illinois Suxe (. apulo and Km M ithews ,uc the stais ol the lutuie Bountiful has the best c't c n siv e backlield tiles have cui had at the school Ouatteibac k Phil Schmu! is a tine passci Rob I ggett is the best tunning back tlies have evei had and i Iieddie Cook of Clearfield THIS YEAR things look brighter than ev er lor the county Ians since all six schools in the area are brimming with talent and optimism One ol two schools may have boasted stronger teams belore but nev er have all six been so high on their programs as a group Another lactor that excites some fans is the fact that most of the countv schools will plav each other this sear Bountiful. YYoodrf loss and Davis, find themselves in the same league while Clearfield and Layton will plus several of them in practice games View-mon- the past Ihete ate gist as mans waiting in the wings this season Cleat field has a couple ot gieat tinning backsin Bill Kel Is and ail W ilson Ihesetwo aie two of the best in the schools histoty and oach Bient Hancock is expecting big things fioni them top plaser to the Cougais in tight-cnI hen Mike Woodbury Woods Cross lost their for the past three seals with the graduation ol Kevin Nitel Kevin has signed with d I WO IDS ( ROSS is me xpe 1 eiiced but tlies have sonic talented folks Big B u c c Bishop is piobabls the pienuc tight end ill the slate and In also plass a mean hnebackei Dosle Hautct is a tine rcccoei and he II be looked to loi some points So as sou can see. six conn ts schools have some talent ill their c, mips ook toi the flip will pel tooth, ill pic view that eck in Sep be out the tust tembei as Dave ighalli and Keith Duncan give sou in depth looks at .ill the teams what the coaches think al out the legions and how thes II I d I AY k USU 'I I FAY MON 1 IS still voting with mans of the Inline stale still juniors this season Seniors to watch include ios aisen. a hardnose plaser. and I HOSE ARE the names of Paso are struggling units to sus the least. The I alconswon gist two games last year en route to its first season in the WAC while U1EP was able to col lect just a single W " Neithei (corrections linish I HIS Y I R the ( lippet will cover high school football bet ler than esci loin m the tun though and go suppoit the plaScis and their schools hcie isn t a bettei enteit tinmen! baigin ii town than a good high school lootrftll Ynd some ol the best game will be plascd uglil heic under call to the Montteal ( ailad i I rench Speaking Mission He enters the It Sept 9 figtiies to imptose much ovei the next few months so fi.it should mean more bad news aiound ( olok.do and c vas t I out HOSgS One Minute Sports Quiz thoughts about Robbie's potential to play major college football when he said, "Rob has the size and the potential to become a major college football player, but he still has to prove he can be a high school player. I think the kid has the opportunity of a lifetime." MY NUMBER one goal is to make it through my senior year. said Browning. He appears to have things in perspective and realizes that college scouts, especially those at major universities wouldn't be interested at all if things don't jell his senior season. Browning considers his father his biggest supporter, with mom right in there too. "He knows what it takes to pick me up. said Browning. BOB BROWNING played college football at WSC and narrowly missed a chance to play at USC before a car accident derailed that attempt. HE FEELS the Falcons aren't as close as they should be, but recognizes the fact that six weeks of conditioning can get old. "When the pads go on and the first game gets closer we'll get a little closer," he said. Browning figures Bonneville, Roy and Layton and of course Clearfield to be in the thick of the region war for the state berths. Who won the Anheuser-Busc- h Golf Classic? 2. Name the winner of the LPGA U.S. Open. 3 . What is the modem interpretation of the Olympic motto: Citius. Altius, Fortius." 4. In what sport is Whitey Ford remembered 5. W'hat year did Jim Plunkett 1 win the Heisman Trophy 1. . Answers To Sport Quiz 1. 4. Baseball Yankees. stronger." pitcher. N.Y. 5. In 1970. Who Knows? 1. Name the three articles of impeachment adopted by the Judiciary committee. 2. When did the U.S. involvement in Indochina officially end1 3. Define the phrase "auf wtedersehen." 4. Name the capital of the Netherlands. 5. What is an ammeter? 6. Which came first, writing or drawing? 7. When was the Atlantic Charter signed1 Answers To YYho Knows 1. ONE THING that has the w hole team excited is the addition of the new lights, BrownThe bottom line ing reported. is that the athletes will have more time to mentally prepare for the games. Since I've been here at Clearfield, we've always seemed to play better at night." John Mahaffey. 2. Pat Bradley. 3. 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