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Show I WEEKLY ' i i . i REFLEX-DA- VIS Dor NEWS JOURNAL. NORTH DAVIS LEADER, AUGUST 20, 1981 j. S cC r nr lot easier for the back seven defenders. By KEITH DUNCAN The following It the first of a fntur previewing I'tah'i four major collrgrf and the confrrrnm they play In. Hopefully four-pa- rt the Information provided will be one more thing to excite you about the upcoming teasons. Week number one features B VI and the W extern Athletic Conference), The B YU Cougars are one of just four teams in the western conferences (WAC and PAC-1to post three straight winning seasons the other are 0) 4 ? and USC, Washington Hawaii) and the odds are almost out of the question that LaVell Edwards's squad will do it again. . I M'.nrviv v, LOOKING GOOD I Clearfields Rob Browning has to lie the biggest lineman in Region One and without question has that honor among his Clearfield teammates. Browning returns as the only returning offensive lineman. I lis leadership and ability will be used to the maximum. By KEITH DlNCAN What's your first reaction when you come face to face with a 6'6, 245 pounder on a football line of scrimmage? For many its, HELP! 4 YOUR FEARS might magnify when you find out 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. i s Better run while you can! But you had better run fast be- -. cause 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 does have one prep named Robbie Browning who fits the above specifications like no other can. If Browning isn't the biggest prep dressed in football gear in Region One. then he clearly gets the honor at Clearfield. LOT RESTS on this young man's shoulders as another football campaign gets closer. He'll not only be occupied A with thoughts of someday playing 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 Clear-Hel- d players represent the Falcon backfield and their success stems much on what Browning and the others can do. ROB DOESNT know yet how good the line will be. "We all need work and more experience, but considering our size, speed and strength, 198 could turn out to be a banner year for all of us." reported Browning. 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 YEAR 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 I'LL BE USING my size to push some people away, said Browning. "If I can get down low and in position we'U all be working together to blow some holes open." I've often heard the saying that the bigger they are the harder they fall, but in my experience with big guys, they dont 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, Id 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 IS stemming starter? returning from the 3 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 BYU on the final weekend, but head coach Sark Arslanian w ill have to find replacements for 8-- record-settin- g quarterback Steve Fairchild, running back Alvin Lewis and leading receiver Tony Goolsby if Colorado State is to chal- lenge for the conference THE COUGARS pass and pass and when they do they usually win. Television stations and the rest of the WAC call them the most explosive crown. America. 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 BYU as kicker college football team in BYU will again unveil possibly the most potent weapon in all football, none other than Jim McMahon. McMahon and Co. will first target their aerial attack against Long Beach State on Sept. 5 in California. THIS SEASONS offensive line is massive and always gets the job done. McMahon will be given great pass protection from players like center Bart Oates who will anchor the line in 81. 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 performers on the defensive side of 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 in 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 C 30 pounds. OPTIMISM from the Hawaii football camp with 36 letterman, including 15 Whit-tingha- m 4-- High School Football Is Back FORMER BYU assistant coach, and brilliant offensive coordinator Doug Scovil earned himself a head 4-- 8 Pete Parks propelled the Lobos to its first of four victories. Morrison 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 Wyomings head coach, the Cowboys are saying goodbye to Pat Dye. The 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 wishbone instal- - By DAVE IGIIAM - DAVIS COUNTY It doesnt matter if your ready for it or not. High school football is back again for another year. THIS YEAR things look brighter than ever for the county fans since all six schools in the area are brimming with talent and optimism. One of two schools may have boasted stronger teams before but never have all six been so high on their programs as a group. Another factor that excites some fans is the fact that most of the county schools will play l. each other this year. Bountiful. Woods Cross and Davis, find themselves in the same league while Clearfield and Layton will play several of them in practice games. View-mon- FOR ADDED spice, two of the county clubs have new head coaches so the unknown element is there. Mark Pierce comes down from Bear River to take over the helm of the Viewmont team. Larry Eldracher comes in from High- - Dyes short stay. But the defense, especially along the line, is weak and should be the sore spot in Wyoming's season. led in AIR FORCE and Texas-E- I land High in Salt Lake City to run the club al Woods Cross. Last year all the schools hud some top individuals that have gone on to the college scene. Freddie Cook of Clearfield was one of the top runners in the state and has taken his act to WSC. Big James Suitt of Layton made holes big enough for trucks to go through and has hit the junior college scene. LANCE HILL and Brent Hatch gave the Darts of Davis o a great punch and will be missed this season. Lance is going to Dixie while Brent is undecided. Viewmont will have to wait a long time until an athlete like Kyle Morrell comes along again. Kyle did just about everything for the Vikes and now looks to a fine career at BYU. Bountiful also sends a top player to the Cougars in tight-en- d Mike Woodbury. Then Woods Cross lost their quarterback for the past three years with the graduation of Kevin Nitzel. Kevin has signed with USU. THOSE ARE the names of one-tw- Paso are struggling units to say the least. The Falcons won just two games last year en route to its first season in the WAC while UTEP was able to collect just a single "W. Neither corrections the past. There are just as many waiting in the w ings this season. Clearfield has a couple of great running backs in Bill Kelly and Carl Wilson. These two are two of the best in the schools history and Coach Brent Hancock is expecting big things from them. LAYTON HAS Alan Gentry back for another year. Alan got better each game last year and is a mainstay of the Lancer football this season. The Lancers always come up with a big line and this year should be no exception. Davis has a couple of household names already. Robert Steed has been on the line forever it seems and he's back bigger and better than ever for his senior year. Spence DeGraw has earned a big name in the sprints during track and his speed is a big concern to opposing coaches. VIEWMONT IS still young with many of the future stars still juniors this season. Seniors to watch include Troy Larsen, a hardnose player, and call to the Montreal Canada French Speaking Mission. He enters the TC Sept. 9. figures to improve much over the next few months so that should mean more bad news around Colorado and Texas. Craig Roberts, a quick and tough lineman. Juniors Steve Caputoand Kurt Mathews are the stars of the future. Bountiful has the best offensive backfield they have ever had at the school. Quarterback Phil Schmutz is a fine passer. Rob Eggctt is the best running back they have ever had and Todd Smith is right behind him. These three give the Braves a big plus on offense. WOODS CROSS is inexperienced but they have some talented folks. Big Bruce Bishop is probably the premier tight end in the state, and he also plays a mean linebacker. Doyle Hauler is a fine receiver and he'll be looked to for some points. So as you can see. six county schools have some talent in their camps. Look for the Clipper football preview that will be out the first week in September as Dave Wigham and Keith Duncan give you in depth looks at all the teams, what the coaches think about the regions, and how they'll finish. THIS YEAR the Clipper will cover high school football better than ever. Join in the fun though and go support the players and their schools. 1 here isn't a better entertainment bargin tr. town than a good high school football game. And some of the best will be played right here under our noses. One Minute Sports Quiz thoughts about Robbies 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 wouldnt be interested at all if things dont 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. 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. What year did Jim Plunkett win the Heisman Trophy? 1. Answers To Sport Quiz 1. 4. Baseball Yankees. 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 well 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 Knows? 1. Name the three articles of impeachment adopted by the Judiciary committee. 2. When did the U.S. involvement in Indochina officially end? 3. Define the phrase "auf wiedersehen. 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 signed? Answers To Who Knows 1. ONE THING that has the whole team excited is the addition of the new lights, Browning reported. The bottom line is that the athletes will have more time to mentally prepare for the games. Since I've been here at Clearfield, weve always seemed to play better at night. pitcher. N.Y. 5. In 1970. 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. John Mahaffey. 2. Pat Bradley. 3. "Swifter, higher, stronger. Layton city recently completed play in the (mis I Bull league. new age division of 6 - 9 years old was stalled this ycut and ptoved a great success. Pam's Pirates was the winning team going undclcat-c- Obstruction of Justice, Abuse of Power and Defying Congress. 2. August 15, 1973. 3. German for "until we meet again. 4. Amsterdam. 5. An instrument for measuring electric current. 6. Drawing. 7. August 14, 1941. GIRLS CHAMPIONS d through the entire season. Besides tak.ng city honots they also played a team from the Bountiful a.ea and won that game lor county honors. Team members ate front, icht Delamar. lett . Stacy Kennedy. Mishcl Moon. Cindy McMillan and Stacey Pi ice. back. Michelle Ronnenkamp. left. Milissa Kent. Kaialee Skiunas. Janelle Cornaby. Shehce McKinlay. Cindy Rigby anJ Assistant Coach Kristy Hansen. Pam Rigby, coach, was absent lot pictuie. |