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Show DAVIS COUNTY CLIPPER, AUGUST 25, 1982 SOUTH DAVIS ADVERTISER, REFLEX JOURNAL BULLETIN LEADER AUGUST 26, 1982 Skilled people Steve Caputo, Kurt Mathews, Scott Hubbard, Mark Law and Doug Lee return to the Viking camp ready to operate on their opponents. Skilled People Ready To Operate Dave Wigham Clipper Sports have a great line coach in Monte Jones. He has great knowledge and ideas for us to use and he knows the tricks of the line. Plus, we JL wo years ago a young have some kids on the line that we like to group of sophomores entered the halls of call determined. Theyll do anything to get Viewmont High. Several football players the job done and block people. from that class went on to earn starting roles Here there is a capsule look at the Vikes on the team that went to the state finals. The as they prepare for their opening battle with rest of the sophomore team tied for the Clearfield. sophomore region title, somehing the Vikes hadn't accomplished in many seasons. A YEAR ago, as juniors, this same group senior Doug Lee is was the major factor in the Vikes success on back for his third year. Doug was on and off loss the gridiron that ended with a play-olast year and his coaches are optimistic abto a highly regarded Highland crew. him this year. A out passer who has as this class been the seniors, Now, talk of the town. The Viking faithfuls have has improved his throwing this summer. Senior Lane Rozema has been moved noted this is the year in football they have with been waiting for. With all the skill people back to quarterback to be the back-uJeff and Bryan junior Messervy sophomore who have played two seasons already on the varsity level ready for their last hurrah, Hardy. their fans will cheer them on to bigger and better things. YEA I know our fans are expecting a lot around Viewmont fromthis group, and to be truthful so are the coaches, noted Mark Pierce, second year the back is known as Steve Caputo who has head man. We do have a lot of skilled also shown a great ability to run up the people returning, but the bottom line is still middle with success. Another senior is Rob blocking up front. Without the blocking Moon who the coaches say would probably none of our backs will be effective, he start at any other school and is also slated to see a lot of action. Don't be surprised to see added. When pressed to describe his club, Coach both in the same backfield, which could Pierce noted, Were better than we were spell trouble. Brian Dangerfield and Wade last year. We have the best speed in the Bevans are the back-upThe forgotten man of the offense has been league but were also the smallest team in the fullback, but 62 190 lbs. Scott Hubthe league. ALTHOUGH their linemen are small in bard may change all that. Scott is a great stature compared to some of the other blocker as well as a fine runner. He could cause damage if people try to ignore him. schools they will face. Pierce sees a difference over past years. Number one is we His coach simply states, Hes Caputos quarterback ff left-hand- p running backs s. .V success, hes just a great high school fullback. Troy Gortat should see some playing time, as well, with Shaun Wilson behind them. receivers 185 lbs.), then comes Brian Keith 190 170 lbs.), Dan Malloy (511 lbs.), Paul Hawkes (64 200 lbs.). Brad Egan (5 10 205 lbs.), Brian Bennett (62 170 lbs.), Leland Pack (63 180 lbs.) and (63 (5 1 0 Mark Ziseiger (64 200 lbs.). Viewmont has the best wide receiver in the league and possibly in the state, in senior Kurt Mathews who has the size and speed that has college scouts taking a long look at him. Hes not the only receiver that the coaches like on this squad, however, as the Vikes have a bunch of defensive line speedsters. Senior Doug Scovil is fast, with good hands; senior Brent Green is solid and the coaches are high on junior Jeff Sowell who they note catches everything thrown his way. Scott Stone and Kyle Foster are also getting a good look at this spot. The tight n end battle is a affair between seniors Kevin Smith and Shawn Salmon. Both have various skills to offer and both will probably play this fall. linebackers two-ma- offensive line again the coaches are unsettled at this spot, but any of the above mentioned offensive linemen could see action. If nothing else the Vikes could alternate a lot of players and keep them quick and fresh. Here the Vikings have some strong candidates for post season honors. Mark Law, Brian Bennett and Paul Hawkes will hold down the defensive end spot with Kent Wilson, Jaren Pack, Shawn Salmon, Shaun Wilson or Billy Lee ready for anything up the middle. secondary the Viewmont club has some experience back at this spot with Doug Lee returning as safety and Doug Scovil at a comer. Scott Stone will probably get the nod at the other corner with Mike Burnett, Lane Rozema and Chad Rassmus-se- n also slated for action. Coach Pierce realizes that he has some great talent in his camp this season, but he also realizes that every other school has a great coach and some talent of their own. If the Vikes can get good play from their line here the list of candidates is much bigger than any of the play170 lbs.) and Will ers. Jaren Pack (6 Naegle (6 170 lbs.) are two seniors fighting for the center spot. Guards will be seniors Brian Bloomfield (6 175 lbs.), George Eames (5 10 175 lbs.) or Lowell Knighton (5 11 170 lbs.) are all quick and aggressive and should get playing time. The coaches are still looking at eight players for the tackle spot. Each day it's a then should prove one of the best different two. theyre all that close. noted teams.they If not the Viking runners and their Pierce. Heading the list is senior Mark Law fans will be in for a long season. 1 |