1961 Football Media Guide by University of Montana Athletics

1961 MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

A N o t e From t h e E d i t o r . H ere is your 1961 M ontana U niversity football guide, a continuation of th e new fo rm at th a t w as established in 1959 by th e MSU N ew s Service. So fa r as football guides a re concerned, w e donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t p re te n d to com pete w ith th e slick p rin ted brochures offered by m any schools. This m ultilithed version is th e M ontana form at for th e sim ple reason th a t m uch of the m ate ria l in any brochure is out of date once th e season gets u n d e r w ay. As usual, th is editor w ill follow usu al procedure of providing com prehensive advance stories, fea tu re m aterial and photographs on a w eek-to-w eek basis, stressing m ailing to areas w h ere gam es are being played on a given w eekend r a th e r th a n sa tu ra tin g th e field p rio r to th e season W e should also like to call your a tten tio n to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The G rizzly G ridiron,â&#x20AC;? a 175-page football histo ry of th e G rizzlies th a t w as p rin te d recently by th e MSU Press. W e feel th is book is an ideal supplem ent to th e football guide, in th a t it provides a com plete histo ry of all grid action a t MSU, as w ell as considerable fea tu re m ate ria l and a list of letterm en. F o r those w orking m em bers of th e press w ho desire to have th is research text, copies a re available a t th e present tim e thro u g h th e M ontana U niversity Press. L ike an y ath letic brochure, th is 1961 edition of our football brochure w ill probably contain som e m ate ria l th a t m ay never b e used, an d also m ay be en tirely lacking in some p articu lar aspects in w hich you a re interested. F o r fu rth e r inform ation, pictures, features, press passes, etc., please feel fre e to w rite me. R egards, JO H N BENNITT Sports N ew s E ditor A lum ni House, M ontana U niversity L I 3-7241, extensions 408-409

MONTANA'S 1961 SCHEDULE: Sept. 16

University of Wyoming at Billings

1:30 Pom. (MST)

Sept. 23

Utah State University at Logan

1:30

Sept. 30

1:30 p.m. (MST)

Oct. 7

NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY AT MISSOULA (Homecoming) Brigham Young University at Provo

8 :0 0 p 0m. (MST)

Oct. 21

UTAH UNIVERSITY AT MISSOULA

1:30 p.m. (MST)

Oct. 28

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY AT MISSOULA

1:30 p.m. (MST)

Nov. U

Montana State College at Bozeman

1 :30 p.m. (MST)

Nov. 18

University of Idaho at Boise

1:30 p . 01. (MST)

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I960 RESULTS; Montana 21, North Dakota, 14

Montana 6 , Brigham Young 7

Montana 0, Wyoming 14

Montana 26, Colorado State 14

Montana 12, Utah State 14

Montana 10, Montana State, 6

Montana 18, Idaho 14

Montana 6 , Utah l6

Montana 26, Denver 12

Montana 7, New Mexico 24

THE GRIZZLY STAFF; HEAD COACH: ASSISTANTS:

Ray Jenkins (Colorado— 1942) Hugh Davidson (Colorado— 1952), backs; Milt Schwenk (Wash. State— 195*0, line; Ed Chinske (Montana--1930), freshmen. TRAINER: Naseby Rhinehart (Montana--1935) EQUIPMENT MANAGER: Ruppert Holland ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Dr. Walter (Wally) Schwank (Coe College of Iowa--193*0 FACULTY ATHLETIC REPRESENTATIVE: Dr. Earl Lory

GENERAL INFORMATION: LOCATION: Missoula, Montana (45,000 population) SCHOOL COLORS: Copper, Silver and Gold NICKNAMES: Grizzlies, Silvertips ENROLLMENT: 3,944 (estimated for fall quarter) PRESIDENT; Dr. Harry K. Newburn

The MSU President............ It took less than a year for the presence of DR. HARRY K. NEWBURN to make itself felt in Skyline athletic circles, as the MSU head announced recently that MSU is embarking on a de-emphasis athletic program, one that is designed to eliminate "full-ride" athletic scholarships over a four-year period that began last fall.

This action came in the face of declining

revenue and increasing athletic costs at the University, and probably is the first recent instance of a major University ordering a drastic cutback of its athletic program. Dr. Newburn, who assumed the MSU presidency last August, has been a school administrator for nearly 35 years.

Most recently he held two different

positions with the Ford Foundation, but he previously served as president of the University of Oregon from 1945 through 1953Dr. Hewburn"s educational experience started in 1925, when he became a superintendent in the Illinois public school system.

He served as a high

school principal in Iowa later, then became Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Iowa prior to taking the job at Oregon. The University president is a graduate of Western Illinois State University, where he was an outstanding football and basketball performer.

"Best forward

passer in the Illinois Conference was Harry Newburn of Western Illinois, who threw 50 -yard passes for touchdowns in the most successful football season in history for the Macomb, 111., school," is what the Spaulding Football Guide for 1924 had to say about Dr. Newburn. Dr. Newburn, despite initiating what seems to be a de-emphasis policy at MSU, is a strong advocate of a sound athletic program.

"We are most heartily

in favor of a well-balanced intercollegiate program, but must face facts in starting a program that can be adequately financed," he commented this spring.

THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR... A graduate of Coe College in Iowa, Class of 193^ with honors, Dr. Walter "Wally" Schwank stepped into lots of problems when he took the MSU job in July of this year. Grizzlies.

Foremost was finding a new conference affiliation for the

A former gridder who admits his first love is coaching the game,

Schwank is looking for a league that includes football and every other major sport now included in MSU's program. A man with a well-rounded career, he coached in high schools for 16 years, taught the grid sport to freshmen at the State University of Iowa and the varsity at his alma mater, Schwank places emphasis on academics. his Masters 1 Degree

and Ph. D. from Iowa in 19^5 and 1955â&#x20AC;&#x153;

He received

M st recently ,

he held a post similar to his present one at South Dakota State College. An energetic worker, Schwank has embarked on expanding and improving the Grizzly booster program. THE HEAD MENTOR.... Known as earthquake, Ray Jenkins begins his fourth campaign at MSU this fall.

A graduate for Colorado University in 19^+2, where he is remembered

as a bruising fullback and where he later coached freshman and varsity gridders, Jenkins spent the W o t Id War II years as a Torpedo Eoat Commander in the Pacific. Jenkins refuses to worry about the past or what might have been and concentrates on building hard-nosed football teams.

Since his arrival on the

MSU campus in 1958> the affable Jenkins has become known throughout Montana . as an excellent handler of men, an astute coach who studies the game with devotion, a good recruiter and a one "hell of a nice guy." In spite of less than spectacular finishes, Jenkins does claim one distinction; he and his Volkswagon are the Skyline's best gas-milage combination.

THE ASSISTANTS... "The little professor" is an apt title for studious HUGH DAVIDSON, The Grizzlies 1 backfield coach who also has a Colorado background. played fullback for the buffalos from 1949-1951-

Davidson

Following graduation he

spent two years developing outstanding high school teams in Osburn, Kansas, then moved back to the Colorado campus as freshman football coach.

continued in that capacity for four seasons before being named Jenkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first assistant in 1958 .

A capable pilot, Davidson is nationally recogonized

for his ability to teach pass defense.

Dubbed "the philosopher" by Montana sports-writers, MIJ.TON SCHWENK, former head coach at Wenatchee Junior College in Washington, took over the Grizzly line coaching chores a year ago last August.

A 1954

graduate of Washington State College, Schwenk starred on the Cougar line and later was line and head coach at Hamilton Air Force Base in California. Following a year at Wenatchee JC, he answered Jenkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call in 1959-

Schwenk

also handles the baseball coaching duties at MSU.

New, but still experienced, to Montana's coaching staff is freshman mentor Ed Chinske.

A former Grizzly star on the gridiron, Chinske is a

1930 graduate of the University and early 1950's for three years.

was head pigsking coach at MSU in the

One of Montana's outstanding amateur

golfers, Chinske is also the University's head golf coach in the spring. Head basketball coach Forrest "Frosty" Cox will also aid in teaching football at MSU during spring practice sessions.

Other Important Men.... â&#x20AC;&#x17E;........ One of the most respected men in the Skyline, both as a gentleman and in a professional sense, is M S E B Y RHINEHART, who is embarking upon M s 27 th year as head trainer at the University this season.

A native of Milwaukee, Wise.,

the genial trainer starred in football, basketball and track at MSU in the mid30*s and is still recognized as an all-time Grizzly football performer.

Taking

over training facilities that consisted of little more than a bottle of liniÂ ment in 1935, Rhinehart has since built one of the finest training rooms in the west:

RUPPERT HOLLAND, often known as "Sarge", is starting his fourth year as Grizzly equipment manager, and there's no more efficient man in this important task than the former long-time serviceman.

Holland is a native of Shelby, N.C.,

and he enlisted in the Army in 1925 after high school graduation.

He continued

in this profession for some 25 years, retiring in 195 O as a master sergeant. He served in Alaska, Panama, Hawaii, Germany and other spots throughout the world.

In 1956 he accepted the equipment manager's job upon the retirement of

Carl O'Laughlin.

The important and sometimes trying job of handling all details of ticket sales for varsity athletic events at the University is entrusted to BUB DUNDAS, Auditor of Student and Auxiliary Organizations.

Dundas graduated from the

University in 1953 with a degree in Business Administration.

He became student

auditor upon graduation and was assigned the ticket manager duties in 1 9 5 5 -

ALL-TIME FOOTBALL RECORD

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Coach Fred Smith Sgt. B. Searight Guy Cleveland Frank Bean Frank Bean Dewett Peck IB Bo Conibear Ho B. Conibear Fo Wo Shule Fo W. Shule Albion Findlay Ro Ao White R- Ao White Robert Cary Robert Cary Lt. W. Philhoon Ao G. Heilman A. G. Heilman Jerry Nissen Jerry Nissen Jerry Nissen Bernie Bierman Bernie Bierman Bernie Bierman J, W. Stewart Jo Wo Stewart "Click" Clark "Click" Clark Frank Mi lburn Frank Mi lburn Frank Milburn Frank Milburn Frank Milburn Bernard Oakes Bernard Oakes Bernard Oakes Bernard Oakes Doug Fessenden Doug Fessenden Doug Fessenden Doug Fessenden Doug Fessenden Doug Fessenden Doug Fessenden Clyde Carpenter Jiggs Dahlberg Doug Fessenden Doug Fessenden Doug Fessenden

School Cornell Stanford Not Known Wisconsin Wisconsin Iowa State Illinois Illinois Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin low; Uhiv* Iowa UniVo Yale (Monto) Yale (Mont.) West Point Penn. Univ. Penn. Univ. Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Geneva. Cal. Geneva 0 Cal. Montana Montana West Point West Point West Point West Point West Point Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Montana Montana Illinois Illinois Illinois

ALL-TIME FOOTBALL RECORD (continued)

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Coach Ted Shipkey Ted Shipkey Ted Shipkey Eddie Chinske Eddie Chinske Eddie Chinske Jerry Williams Jerry Williams Jerry Williams Ray Jenkins Ray Jenkins Ray Jenkins

School Stanford Stanford Stanford Montana Mpntana Montana Washington State Washington State Washington State Colorado Colorado Colorado

FOR THE RECORD... The Grizzlies' field general this season is one of the most versitle athletes the Montana campus has ever seen.

Small for a modern collegiate

back, Bob O'Billovich has won six of the coveted "M" awards in two years of varsity play, all the while keeping an enviable academic record. Considered by many to be a possible member of several post-season "dream" teams, O'Billovich was a starter on the Grizzly baseball team during his sophomore and junior years, was a regular* on the cage team last winter and was named as team captain at the end of the season. Outstanding in pass defense, O'Billovich led the nation in interceptions last season.

For that matter, the Grizzlies posted a record of pass defense

good enough to earn sixth place among the nation's teams in pass interceptions. Montana's defensive backs, and linemen, snagged 19 pigskins out of the hands of foes during the season. Another Grizzly gridder likely to receive his share of headlines is center Gary Schwertfeger, a product of Milwaukee prep circles who is slated to hold down the MSU pivot position this fall* at tackle.

Brother Carl will probably start

THE OUTLOOK Ray Jenkins, who begins his fourth campaign at the Grizzly grid helm, will be a man beset with problems during the coming season.

First on his list is finding

capable replacements for the line, shattered by graduation this spring.

On the

other hand, Jenkins can find some consolation in the fact that his entire starting backfield returns for the 1961 season. Plenty of re-building will be in store when Grizzly practices open August 3 1 , particularly at end and tackles. little depth last year, are gone.

Both the Grizzlies' starting ends, a spot with The loss of big John Gregor from the tackle slot,

another position with little depth, is going to hurt also. Despite the presence of several lettermen between the two positions, Jenkins is worried about the number of capable performers available to lack up his starters, who should prove adequate.

During spring practice sessions, the end problem grew

so acute as to force Jenkins to seek assistance from the interior line when he moved a guard to the wing. The only really solid spot on the line is at center where huge, 6-3, 222 pounds, Gary Schwertfeger returns.

A semi-regular last season, Schwertfeger is expected to

add to his already ample beef and strength by the time the first game rolls around. In fact, Jenkins thinks the two-year letterman has the potential to rate raves as an All-Skyline candidate.

Schwertfeger is backed up by two capable pivots, both of

whom could crack a starting lineup where there was no Schwertfeger. On the bright side in the line, several sophomores looked good in the spring game and with experience could do much to improve the depth problem.

Team speed

should be improved and the Montana mentor has insisted his charges use their legs and feet as much and as fast as possible during the season.

In general, he is looking for

a lot of fat to be shed over the vacation period and a lot of faster linemen.

Unlike many coaches, Jenkins didn't recruit a vast army of transfer talent, alÂ though he admits the Grizzlies could use some help. The guards could develop into a strong unit although inexperience and lack of depth will be problems.

Most members of the guard squad are able performers, but

lack of size will cause the line coach, Milt Schwenk, some unhappiness.

Senior Larry

Beddes and junior Dan Peters are likely to start at this position, while they may be flanked by Dave Kosiur and Carl Schwertfeger, starting center Gary Schwertfeger*s brother.

Both Gary and Carl were regulars last season.

Junior Gene Moe and senior

Mike Trotter are likely to be tapped for wing duty. In the backfield the problem of experience and depth is far less acute except at quarterback.

All-American candidate Bob O'Billovich will guide the 'Tips' for

the third straight year, but there is little in the way of experienced and proven talent to support him.

On defense Bobby "0" will switch to halfback where he did an

incomparable job last year.

John Schulz, a fine passer, but fragile for a gridder,

Bill Stack, who had a good spring game but has seen little action, and Paul Miller, injured last year when slated for alternate duty at the post, all return at the field general position. At wingback capable Pat Dodson,who proved himself and then some as a sophomore last season, returns and will be a threat to improve over the second team All-Skyline honors accorded him last year.

Rich Birgenheier and Steve Wood make this position

one of strength. At left half, Terry Dillon, who placed second to Dodson in yardage last season, is stronger than ever and has a trio of proven backs to support him including Paul Gustafson, a punter superb.

Fullback is in the w r y capable hands of tough Gary Smiti

Gary Ekegren, Ron Werba, who might also see action at halfback, and Pete Gotay. Defensively, the Silvertips may find inexperience and lack of real heft hard to

overcome although the pass defense, taught by assistant coach Hugh Davidson, will again be excellent.

Schwertfeger will be the line's bulwark, while O'Billovich will

stem the tide in the backfield. On offense, the Grizzly running game could continue to improve, and passing is certain to be emphasized.

The 'Tips' are likely to play a wide-open game and will

stick to the multiple-offense system favored by Jenkins.

Once past the line, any of

the Grizzly backs is a threat to go all the way. The Grizzlies face a particularly rough schedule this season, although they have but eight games on the slate.

Six are against Skyline foes, all of which are likely

to be improved, and against arch-rivals Montana State College and Idaho, the final contest.

The first game is against Wyoming in Billings, the club picked to struggle

away with the marble sack in the Skyline Conference this season, September l6 . Then the 'Tips' face Utah State, last year's co-champs who won their share of the title while pointing to the 1961 season. home game which is Homecoming. and Colorado State at Missoula.

New Mexico follows,the 'Tips' first

After that, Brigham Young at Provo, Utah at Missoula, Then it's Montana State and Idaho.

The Overall Picture: Ends -- Some talent but lack of depth and experience, a question mark. Tackles -- Some strength, but no extra hands, the big problem on the line. Guards -- Fair with some depth. Size may be a problem, injuries could hurt. Center -- Gary Schwertfeger and associates make this spot strong. Quarterbacks -- O'Billovich will be great, depth a problem. Halfbacks -- Deep and promising with top prospects. Fullbacks -- Again in capable hands of Smith, Ekegren and Werba. Offensive game:

Backfield will be improved and passing game could develop if capable ends can be developed. Blocking on the line might prove a problem for much of season. Dodson, Dillon and Smith will carry the big load.

Defensive Play:

Pass defense will be no problem, but line defense may well be something that defies solution. Spring drills emphasized defense but tackles and ends must show proraounced improvement.

CAPSULE MANPOWER SITUATION Lettermen Lost:

Ends Dale Berry and Howie Schwend; tackles John Gregor and John Meese, guard John Matte and center Jim Johnson.

Lettermen back:

Ends Gene Moe, Dick Huse, Mike Trotter, Bill Bouchee, Bill Ellison, Glenn Sorenson and Jim Bansamer; tackles Carl Schwertfeger, Ed Herber, Dave Kosiur and Mike Thompson; Guards Larry Beddes, Jack Rudio, Jack Shevalier and Dan Peters; Centers Gary Schwertfeger, and Dennis Kimmitt; Quarterbacks Bob O'Billovich, John Schulz and Bill Stack; Halfbacks Pat Dodson, Terry Dillon, Ron Werba, Paul Gustafson, Rich Birgenheier, Jim Grasky, Dick Miller and Steve Wood and Fullbacks Gary Smith and Gary Ekegren.

Promising Newcomers:

Fullback Pete Gotay; Halfbacks Ed Peters, and Bill Martin Center Tom Hauck, and Guards George Dennis and Ken Neilson and Tackle Bruce Wallworck.

All-Skyline Candidates:

Quarterback BOB 0 'BILLOVICH* Halfback PAT DODSON* Halfback TERRY DILLON Center GARY SCHWERTFEGER

ALL SKYLINE second team in i9 6 0 .

THE GRIZZLY SPECIALISTS: Kickoffs:

End Glenn Sorenson End Jim Bansamer Halfback Paul Gustafson

Punting:

Halfback Paul Gustafson Halfback Terry Dillon Halfback Bill Martin

Passing:

Quarterbacks O'Billovich, Schulz, Miller, and Stack Halfback Terry Dillon

PlaceEnd Glenn Sorenson kicking: Halfback Paul Gustafson Halfback Terry Dillon Fullback Gary Smith

PRONUNCIATIONS: Schwertfeger brothers: Dave Kosiur: Larry Beddes: Bob O'Billovich: Gary Ekegren: Jack Rudio: Rich Birgenheier: Dick Huse:

Swert FEGG her KOZE ure BEDD ess o BILL a VITCH EK a GREN RUDE ee OH BERG enn HIGH her HOOSE

Jim Bansamer: Bill Bouchee: Bruce Wallworck: Jack Shevalier: Pete Gotay: Tom Hauck: Paul Gustafson

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THE GRIZZLY UNIFORMS: The Grizzlies will wear silver pants and white jerseys with maroon numerals on all road games. Home uniforms will be silver pants and deep red jerseys, with grey numerals. The numbering system, with some exceptions, will be: 10-19, quarterÂ backs; 20-49, halfbacks and fullbacks; 50-59, centers; 6 O-6 9 , guards; 70-79> tackles; and 8 0 -8 9 , ends.

FOOTBALL ROSTER MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY 1961

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NAME John Schulz** Bob O'Billovich** Bill Stack* Pat Dodson* Paul Miller Paul Gustafson** Jim Grasky** Terry Dillon* Dick Miller* Bill Martin Rich Birgenheier** Ed Peters Steve 'Wood Pete Gotay Gary Ekegren** Gary Smith** Ron Werba* Tom Hauck Dennis Kimmitt* Gary Schwertfeger** George Dennis Jack Shevalier* Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rudio* Ken Neilson Dan Peters* Larry Beddes** Mike Thomson Dave Kosiur Bruce Wallworck Carl Schwertfeger** Ed Berber* Larry Gilpin Jim Bansamer* Eugene Moe* Glenn Sorenson** John Hughes Bill Ellison* Don Morrison Bill Bouchee* Dick Huse* Mike Trotter* Gene Leonard

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21 21 20 21 21 22 21 20 20 20 21 22 19 19 22 24 23 19 20 22 19 21 21 18 20 21 22 22 19 21 21 19 20 21 21 19 21 20 20 21 22 19

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. So.

Indicates varsity letters earned

HOMETOWN Missoula , Mont. Butte , Mont. Butte, Mont. Shelby, Mont. Miles City, Mont. Vancouver, B.C. Miles City, Mont. Hopkins, Minn. Hopkins, Minn. Dillon, Mont. Harlowton, Mont. Cleveland Hts.Ohio Miles City, Mont. New York, N.Y. Harlem, Mont. Whitefish, Mont. Chicago, 111. Butte, Mont. Great- Falls,Mont. Milwaukee, Wise. Vancouver, B.C. Helena, Mont. Helena, Mont. Waterton, S.D. Butte, Mont. Billings, Mont. Billings, Mont. Wetaskiwin, Alb. Haimanalo, Hawaii Milwaukee, Wise. Camas, Wash. Richland, Wash. Milwaukee, Wise. Helena, Mont. Billings, Mont. Minneapolis, Minn. Mandan, N. D. Troy, Mont. Livingston, Mont. Great Falls, Mont. Longview, Wash. Bay City, Mich.

NUMERICAL ROSTER

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

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Jim Bansamer, 80, e Larry Beddes, 66, g Rich Birgenheier, 3^; rhb Bill Bouchee, 86, e George Dennis, 6l, g Terry Dillon, lhb Pat Dodson, 15, rhb Gary Ekegren, 1+1, fb Bill Ellison, 81+, e Larry Gilpin, 7 8 > t Pete Gotay, 1+0, fb Jim Grasky, 21, lhb Paul Gustafson, 20, lhb Tom Hauck, 53 > c Ed Herber, 77> t John Hughes, 8 3 , e Dick Huse, 8 7 , e Dennis Kimmitt, 56 , c Dave Kosiur; 72, t Gene Leonard, 8 9 , e Bill Martin, 2l+, lhb Dick Miller, 2 3 , lhb Paul Miller, l6 , qb Eugene Moe, 8 l, e Don Morrison, 8 5 , e Ken Neilson, 61+, g Bob O'Billovich, 11, qb Dan Peters, 6 5 , g Ed Peters, 35, rhb Jack Rudio, 6 3 , g John Schulz, 10, qb Carl Schwertfeger, 7 k , t Gary Schwertfeger, 58 , c Jack Shevalier, 62, g Gary Smith, 1+6, fb Glenn Sorenson, 82, e Bill Stack, 12, qb Mike Thomson, 71> t Mike Trotter, 8 8 , e Bruce Wallworck, 73> t Ron Werba, 1+7 , fb Steve Wood, 3&s> rhb

John Schulz, qb Bob O'Billovich, qb Bill Stack, qb Pat Dodson, rhb Paul Miller, qb Paul Gustafson, lhb Jim Grasky, lhb Terry Dillon, lhb Dick Miller, lhb Bill Martin, lhb Rich Birgenheier, rhb Ed Peters, rhb Steve Wood, rhb Pete Gotay, fb Gary Ekegren, fb Gary Smith, fb Ron Werba, fb Tom Hauck, c 56 Dennis Kimmitt, C 58 Gary Schwertfeger, C 6 1 George Dennis, G 62 Jack Shevalier, G 63 Jack Rudio, G 6k Ken Neilson, G 65 Dan Peters, G 66 Larry Beddes, G 71 Mike Thomson, T 72 Dave Kosiur, T 73 Bruce Wallworck, T 7^ Carl Schwertfeger, T 77 Ed Herber, T 78 Larry Gilpin, T 80 Jim Bansamer, E 8 1 Eugene Moe, E 82 Glenn Sorenson, E 83 John Hughes, E 81+ Bill Ellison, E 85 Don Morrison, E 86 Bill Bouchee, E 87 Dick Huse, E 88 Mike Trotter, E 89 Gene Leonard, E

PLAYER THUMBNAILS.

ENDS GLENN SORENSON., Sr. 6-1, 195, two-year letterman. A field goal and kickoff expert, Sorenson has fine speed to go with his size. Used primarily on defense in past seasons, he may see offensive action this fall also. Held a regular post in the Grizzly outfield during baseball season. GENE (Spike) MOE., Jr., 6-3, 205, one-year letterman. Biggest end on the team who does a fine all-around job. A former all-stater for Helena High School, he started several games last fall. A good blocker, Spike also plays a rugged defensive game. BILL ELLISON, Jr., 6-2, 195, one-year letterman. An all-stater at Mandan, North Dakota, Ellison made the shift from halfback to wing as a freshman. Will see action this fall on offense and defense. BILL BOUCHEE, Jr., 6-2, 195, one-year letterman. A former all-stater from Livingston, he also saw backfield duty during his prep years. A good blocker, Bill plays a good defensive game. Saw duty on the Grizzly baseball squad this spring. JIM BANSAMER, Jr., 6-2, 200, one-year letterman. lads on the Grizzly roster, Jim does a capable job at the kick-off department.

One of several Milwaukee end and assists Sorenson in

MIKE TROTTER, Sr., 6-3, 194, one-year letterman. Started several games last season and is expected to be a mainstay at end this fall, a rugged defensive per former, Mike has the ability and desire to be a threat to the starting lineup. Has good speed for his size. DICK HUSE, Jr., 5-H> 200, one-year letterman. Converted to the wing spot from guard, Dick had a good spring practice and has been tapped as a top reserve this fall. Agile and fast with good blocking and defensive ability. JOHN HUGHES, Soph., 6-3, 210. A former all-conference end from Minneapolis, Minn., John is a good receiver with fair speed. Needs work on defense but could see a good deal of action this fail. DON MORRISON, Soph., 6-2, 2-8. Hailing from the small town of Troy, Montana, Don could develop into a first stringer in his next three years. He needs ex perience but has the desire.

ing.

GENE LEONARD, Soph., 6-1, 200. A good defensive prospect who must gain season Needs work on offense and could improve his speed.

TACKLES ED HERBER^ Sr., 6-1 221, one-year letterman. A good team player whose offensive work needs little improvement. Has good speed, is agile, a possible starter.

MIKE TKQMSON, Sr., 6-3, 215, two-year letterman. Not fast enough to be a standout performer, Mike knows his fundamentals well and has experience. Could start some games. A good blocker and fair defensive player. CARL SCHWERTFEGER, Sr., 6-2, 215, one-year letterman. Rugged on defense and offense, Carl should nail down a starting job this fall and has the potential to make the pro ranks. For a big man, he has good speed and likes to hustle and play the game at its roughest. One of two Schwertfeger brothers, he hails from Milwaukee. DAVE KOSIUR, Sr., 6-1, 210, two-year letterman. A Canadian who can play topnotch defensive ball, Dave is one of the strongest lineman on the squad. He may see regular action. BRUCE WALLWORCK, Soph. 6-0, 210. With experience, this lad from Hawaii could push returning lettermen for a starting job. He has the desire, speed and ability to be a standout. LARRY GILPIN, Soph., 6-1, 215- Another sophomore who will see lots of action this fall. A former all-stater from Richland, Washington, Gilpin could seek a starting job this fall, although he needs seasoning.

GUARDS LARRY BEDDES, Sr., 6-0, 206, two-year letterman. Good size as well as ability to block will make Beddes a repeat starter this season. Larry, constantly striving to improve, should reach his peak this season. Likes defense and plays linebacker. JACK SHEVALIER, Jr., 6-0, 204, one-year letterman. A former a11-state gridder at Helena high school, Jack could push his way to a starting assignment this fall. Speedy and possessed with blocking savey, he plays a rugged defensive game. Slated for heavy duty. DAN PETERS, Jr., 6-0, 204, one-year letterman. Played tackle as a high school gridder but is mobile enough to do a fine job a guard. A steady man on defense, he will be helpful in the Grizzly interior line this fall. Could break into starting lineup. JACK RUDIO, Sr., 5-9, 190 , one-year letterman. Jack sees more action every year and is slated for alternate duty this fall. The Grizzly coaching staff has been impress by his desire, hustle and constantly improving defensive ability. GEORGE DENNIS, Soph., 6-0, 218. Another Canadian with size, speed and ability, George can move well for a guard. Needs experience to develop into a regular. KEN NEILS0N, Soph., 6-0, 190. A prospect who could develop into a starter or an alternate this season. Experience will be no problem once season gets into full swing.

CENTERS

GARY SCHWERTFEGER, Sr., 6 -3 , 222, two-year letterman. An alternate starter last season, the Grizzly coaching staff feels this rugged pivot from Milwaukee is a prime candidate for All-Skyline honors this fall. Under-orders to put on beef ove>- the summer, Schwertfeger demands football be as rough as possible. Good speed, ample desire and considerable skill will make him a man the pros will watch during the coming season. DENNIS KIMMITT, Jr., 5-Hj 204, one-year letterman. An able replacement for Schwertfeger, Kimmitt will see reserve action this fall and could do duty as a linebacker. A former Great Falls Central star. TOM HAUCK, Soph., 6-1, 203. A formei all stater from Butte, Tom developed well as a freshman and had a good spring practice. Needs experience but will be a valued reserve who will see action. A good student and a top prospect for future Grizzly teams. QUARTERBACKS BOB O'BILLOVICH, Sr., 5-10, 175, two-year letterman. Destined to one of Montana’s all-time greats in football, Bullet Bob earned All-Skyline second team honors last season. A fine passer and field general, Bob excells in pass defense leading the nation In pass interceptions last year. Picked as a candidate for All-American honors in the coming season, Bobby ”0*' also stars in basketball and baseball. A former all-stater from Butte. JOHN SCHULZ, Sr., 6-2, 173 , two-year letterman. Certainly an unlikely looking gridder, Schulz's lean frame is more adaptable to basketball. A specialist In passing without peer, John has tremendous confidence and competitive spirit and loves football. Active in campus activities and an excellent student. PAUL MILLER, Jr., 5-10, 171° Injured last season when slated for alternate duty at the signal-calling post, Miller is a good passer and runs the option well. Despite the presence of three letterman field generals, Miller will see considerable action this fall. An honor student. BILL STACK, Jr., 6-1, 190, one-year letterman. A capable junior who had an outstanding^ring practice, Bill would see more action on a club that wasn’t so loaded with lettermen. Will be valuable in relief duty this fall. LEFT HALFBACKS JIM GRASK.Y9 Sr., 6-2, 1 9 0 , two-year letterman. Jim, blessed with good size and tremendous speed, is a good pass receiver and could develop into an alternate In the Grizzly backfield this fall. Went to NCAh and AAU track meets last spring and set new records for Montana in quarter mile. PAUL. GUSTAFSON, Sr., 6-0, 1 8 7 , two-year letterman. One of the nation’s top punters last season, Gus also Is a capable running back and likes to play defense. A threat to run or kick at any time, Gus is another Canadian boy.

TERRY DILLON, Jr., 6-0, 190, one-year letterman. Last year Ray Jenkins attached a can't miss label to the rugged Dillon from Hopkins, Minn. Dillon moved into the starting ranks as a sophomore and should continue to hold down the left half spot this season. Good speed, an elusive runner and packs plenty of power. Can also pass and plays a good defensive game. RON WERBA, Jr., 5-10, l8 l, one-year letterman. A good driver and tough competitor, Werba is one of the best blockers in the backfield. A good defensive haflback, Werba also doubles at fullback. Saw considerable duty as a utility back last fall and will continue in that capacity this season. BILL MARTIN, Soph., 5 -9 , 182. A good punter who has been labeled one of the best future prospects in the backfield. Martin will see action as a reserve this season. Has good speed. RIGHT HALFBACKS RICH BIRGENHEIER, Sr., 6-0, 180, two-year letterman. Capable performer who may devote most of his time to defense this season. Rich is married and an outstanding student in forestry. Not fast enough to be a break-away threat but a sure tackier. STEVE WOOD, Jr., 5-10, 186, one-year letterman. Steve and a good spring practice and showed well in the spring game. A good runner with speed and power. Will be an important addition to the Grizzly backfield this fall and will log plenty of playing time. PAT DODSON, Jr., 5-9, 1 7 0 . Tremendous running halfback who has been clocked at 9 . 8 in the 100. A starter last year, Pat will return as the Grizzlies' leading ground-gainer in the i960 campaign. A very elusive runner, Pat can also play defense. Named to All-Skyline second team in i 960 as a sophomore and a contender for higher honors this year. DICK MILLER, Jr., 5-10, 180, one-year letterman. Another former Hopkins, Minn., ace, Dick will likely see action as an alternate this season. Good speed, can follow blockers well and plays a good defensive game. Had a good spring game and has the desire to continue improving. ED PETERS, Sr., 6-0, 180. Went out for spring ball as a junior and received an invitation to return this fall as a senior. A former all-stater from Cleveland Heights, Ohil, Ed will see duty this fall in his first season. Good speed.

FULLBACKS

GARY SMITH, Sr., 5-10, 1 8 5 , two-year letterman. A veteran, Smith is one of the most capable all-around players on the squad. He nailed down a starting job as a sophomore, kept it last year and should hold it this season. A strong runner, he can be elusive once he passes through the line. A good lineback, Smith was the Grizzly workhorse last season. GARY EKEGREN, Sr., 6-0, 200, two-year letterman. A good runner with ability to move into a starting job is necessary, Gary needs experience on defense. Nephew of two great MSU backs, Waldo and Kermit Ekegren, who played in the late '20 s. PETE GOTAY, Soph., 6-0, 1 9 8 . One of the strongest backs, Pete enjoyed an exceptional spring practice. A good runner with power and speed, he could press Smith as the season progresses. A fine prospect for future Grizzly clubs.

TENTATIVE DEPTH CHART

RIGHT END

Moe

Sorenson

Ellison

RIGHT TACKLE

Kosiur

Gilpin

Thomson

RIGHT GUARD

Beddes

Rudio

Neilson

Go Schwertfeger .

Hauck

Kimmett

CENTER

LEFT GUARD

Peters

Shevalier

LEFT TACKLE C o Schwertfeger

Herber

Dennis Wallworck Bouchee

LEFT END

Trotter

Huse

QUARTERBACK

O'Billovich

Stack

RIGHT HALF

Dodson

Wood

D. Miller

LEFT HALF

Dillon

Grasky

Gustafson

FULLBACK

Smith

Ekegren

Werba

P. Miller or

GRIZZLY TRAVEL HEADQUARTERS WYOMING (Sept. l6 )

Rimrock Motel at Billings, Mont.

(Arrive Sept. 15)

UTAH STATE (Sept. 23)

Zanovoo Lodge, Logan, Utah

(Arrive Sept. 22)

BRIGHAM YOUNG (Oct. 7)

Travelodge, Provo, Utah

(Arrive Oct. 6 )

MONTANA STATE (Nov. 11)

Park Hotel, Livingston, Mont.

(Arrive Oct. 10)

IDAHO (Nov. 18)

Boise Hotel, Boise, Idaho

(Arrive Nov. Y j )

Note: Grizzly publicist John Bennitt will accompany the team on all road trips and can be reached at travel headquarters for last-minute information and tentative starting lineups. He will be in the pressbox assisting the home publicist on all road games and also will be available for press and radio assistance at that time. Grizzly travel plans call for transportation by charter air service to all road games except Montana State and Wyoming. The Grizzlies will travel by bus to these contests.

MONTANA UNIVERSITY i960 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING

PASSING

Player *Dodson *Dillon *Smith *Werba *Grasky *Ekegren *0'Billovich Sullivan *Stack *Gustafson *Schulz PASS RECEIVING *Dodson *Trotter Schwend *Dillon Berry *Werba *Moe *0'Billovich *Grasky *Bouehee *Birgenheier *Sorenson

Net

Avg.

TDs

91 106 122 27 20 19 63 1+ 1 1 3

498 497 484 113

5.5 ^•7 4.0 4.2 3-9 2.9 0.4

6 5 4 0

78 55 28 27 3 0 -20

—

Yds.

8 9 4 3

122 112 101 73 44 41 35 31 25 17 13 12

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

3 3 4

1 1 1 1

*0'Billovich *Werba *Birgenheier *Dodson *G. Schwertfeger Matte Johnson

*Dodson *Dillon *Smith *0'Billovich Johnson *Sorenson

—

Caught

INTERCEPTION RETURNS

SCORING

6 .8 3-0

0 0 1 0 0 0

No.

Yds.>

7 4 3

68 32 25 19 10 3 0

Att. 2 12 0 0 0 0 57 0 0 0 32

5 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 15

*Dodson *Dillon *Grasky *Smith *Werba *Stack *Ellison *Trotter Berry Schwend

Ydg.

0 2 0 0

0 0 360 0 0 0 226

0 0 1 0 0 0 0

8 7 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

182 133 71 33 25 15 12 6 0 0

2 2 .8 19.0 17.8 16.5 12.5 1 5 .0 1 2 .0 6 .0

Yds.

Avg.

1 ,9 2 9

40.2

*Gustafson

i48

Pass

54 30 24 13

7 5 4

1 -

•! .

Yds

Bkd .

Run

No.

PUNT RETURNS

0 40 0 0

PUNTING

Total

6 5

KICKOFF RETURNS

*Dodson *Werba *Birgenheier *Grasky (TD) * 0 !Billovich *D. Miller EP FG *Gustafson Sullivan 6 Matte

1 2 1 1

Comp.

No.

Yds.

4 8 3 1 1 1 1 1 1

45 23 25 15 13 9 0 0

(intercepted Pass in End Zone)

Avg.

-----------

Avg. 18.5 5-7 7.7

2 5 .0 15.0 13.0 9.0 __

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY i960 FINAL STATISTICS MONTANA First Downs

121

OPPONE] 131

Times Carried Ball

k$k

446

2120

2004

362

199

1759

1803

Passes Attempted

106

149

Passes Completed

626

776

2385

2579

Number of Punts

Punting Yardage

1929

1 .3 1 6

Average

40.2

32'.1

Yards Returned

204

231

Average

9-7

9.2

448

534

Average

17-2

19.1

Fumbles

Fumbles Lost

Penalties

328

408

TOTAL POINTS ........................... 132

135

Yards Gained Yards Lost Net Rushing Yardage

Passes Had Intercepted Passing Yardage TOTAL OFFENSE YARDAGE

Punt Returns (number)

Kickoff Returns (number) Yards Returned

Yards Lost

GAME NUMBER ONE... WYOMING VS. MONTANA, Sept. l6, 1961 at Billings, Montana

Head Coach: Assistants:

Bob Devaney (Alma College of Michigan, 1939) Mike Corgan, Jim Ross, Lloyd Eaton, Carl Selmer, John Melton C.W. (Wimp) Hewgley. Athletic Director: Glenn J. Jacoby School Colors: Brown and Yellow Nicknames: Cowboys, Pokes Enrollment: 3,900 President: Dr. George Duke Humphrey Faculty Athletic Representative: A.L. Keeney Sports Information Director: Bill Young Lettermen Returning: (15^--ends John Engel, Kevin Ward, Lonnie Dunn, and Chuck Schmitt, tackles Dan Grego and Howard Colling, guards Ted Francis and Daryl Matthews, center Dick Williams, fullback Bob Bisacre, halfback Dick Behning and quarterback: Chuck Lamson, Andy Melosky, Dave Cronk and Mike Wright. Losses: halfback Jerry Hill and running mates Sandy Meggert, Mark Smolinski, and Dick Hamilton, center Fred Memmelaar, guards Fran Miknis , Del Wight and Ralph Petty, tackles Dick Schnell and Jerry Maxwell. Promising Newcomers: Ends Tom Delaney, John Brohpy and Dan Kadel, tackles Glen Hopkins and John Mawbinney, halfbacks Mike Walker, Dave Madia and Bob Majors and fullback Rick Desmaris. PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: Led by Chuck Lamson at quarterback, the Cowboys will be good but not as potent as last year. Bisacre and Behning are both good runners but the loss of Jerry Hill will hurt the Cowboy rushing game. Lamson began to find targets as last season came to a close and will be a threat as a passer as will be Wright. By position, even after lamson, quarterback is loaded. The fullback slot has talent but needs depth. The halfback positions have little in the way of experience but boast good new talent. Line: Losses up front could hurt the. Cowboy's nation-leading defense (first in total and rushing defense last y .;. j. The pivot spot has starter Williams returning and will be bolstered by non-lettermen. The guard spots is regarded as definitely a weak spot. Only a single letterman, Matthews, returns, --the number three man there last year. Help must come from transfers and sophomores. The tackle spot will be good on the left side and a big question mark on the right side.Plenty of experimentation can be expected with some switches possible from the ends. The wings should be a strong spot. Four lettermen return and there are sophomores eager to learn who can sub. Overall Outlook: If replacements can be found to bolster the line and good runners appear to assist Lamson, the Cowboys could wind up with their fourth Skyline Title in as many years. The key to the season will be in the first few games when the Pokes meet Utah State, who tied Wyoming for the crown last season, and Kansas, picked by many as possible national champs. SERIES BEGAN: 1951. Wyoming won 9, Montana Won 0. No ties. i960 RESULT: WYOMING ik, MONTANA 0 at Billings, Montana Sept. 17.

GAME NUMBER TWO,.â&#x20AC;&#x17E; UTAH STATE VS. MONTANA,, Sept. 23, 1961, at Logan, Utah.

Head Coach; John Ralston (University of California, 1951) Assistants: Tony Knap, Ralph Maughan, Cal Woodworth, Fran (Buss) Williams. Trainer: Nolan (Red) Burnett Athletic Director: H.B. Hunsaker School Colors: Navy Blue and White Nicknames: Aggies, Utags Enr ollment: 5,500 P^sident: Dr. Daryl Chase Faculty Athletic Representative: Vernon Lâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; Israelsen Sports Information Director: Karl W. Klages Lettermen Returning: (20)--Ends Bill Dahme, Carl Hunt, Ron Hall and Lionel Aldridge, tackles Merlin Olsen, Clark Miller, Clyde Brock and Dan Noecker, guards Bill Dickey and Willie Redmond, centers Vince Guercio, Randall Tyson and Bob Novotny, quarterbacks Mel Montalbo and Jim Turner, fullbacks Charles Claybaugh and Ray Harward and halfbacks Jim Swindle, Ron Prince and Tommy Larscheid. Losses: Seventeen lettermen are gone with heaviest losses in the interior line positions. In the backfield the loss of fullback Doug Marry will cause the Aggies pain,. Promising Newcomers: Quarterback Bill Munson, halfback Terry Cagaanan, guard Jim McNaughton and end Roger Foulk. PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: Tom Lerscheid set the nation's pace in i960 with a rushing average of 8.42 yards per carry. He returns to lead the Aggies' rushing attack. But, losses in the Utah State backfield loom large as fullback Doug Mayberry is gone via the diploma route and quarterback Dolph Camilli followed his father into the professional baseball ranks. This could cause the Utags concern although the passing of Bill Munson could offset the losses. Again, the Utag running will be hard to halt although they must improve their pass defense. Line: Size, depth and ability point to a forward wall capable of opening big holes for the Aggie backs. Last season the nation's number one defense against rushing honor went to the Utags and most of the personnel who built the low average are back. Three of the four top linebackers are gone, however, and this will prove a problem. Overall Outlook: The Utags have gained in experience, they have size, skill, speed and they a pointing for a perfect record. Last year, building for the coining season, they won nine and lost one. They will be in the thick of the battle for the Skyline flag again and could attain national rank. SERIES BEGAN; 1904. Utah State won 18, Montana 8 . No ties. I960 RESULT: UTAH STATE 14, MONTANA 12. at Missoula, Sept. 24.

GAME NUMBER THREE...

NEW MEXICO VS. MONTANA. Sept. 30, 196 1 at Missoula, Montana. (MSU's HOMECOMING) Head Coach: Bill Weeks. (Iowa State--195l) Assistants: Ken Blue, Rod Rust, Bob Peterson and Reese Smith. Athletic Director: Pete McDavid (New Mexico--1938) School Colors: Cherry and Silver Nicknames: Lobos, Wolfpack Enrollment: "[,600 President: Tom Lâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; Popejoj Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Guido Daub Sports Information Director: George McFadden Lettermen Returning: (1 8 ) --Ends George Heard, Larry Jasper, Larry Glass.and John Pierson, tackles Jim Bradley, John Kosor and Joe Wolcott, guards Chuck Cummings and Chuck Clausen, center Gene Scott, quarterbacks Jim Cromartie and Jay McNitt, Halfbacks Bobby Morgan, Jim Ottmann, Bobby Santiago, George Kennedy and Bob Jensen, fullback Paul Duke. Losses: Eleven lettermen do not return.

Greatest damage is in the line.

Promising Newcomers: Fullback Gary Ness, guards Bob Bouyer and Dennis Lively, halfback Herb Bradford, tackles John Stewart and George Burrows and center Ed Meadows.

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: The Lobo attack will come from the Wing-T again with the running game the prime weapon in the arsenal. An improved passing game will keep foes honest and is expected to be deadly enough to be considered a threat at any time. Santiago will again be the Lobo's number one running threat and is a capable receiver. Cromartie and McNitt all operate the roll-out well and Morgan and Jasper will contribute to the Lobo running game. Fullback Duke will be assigned the heavy backfield chores. Line: This is the big problem in the Lobo camp. Heavey losses in the interior line with a pronounced lack of experience and size could be offset by several transfers. Weeks and staff spent the summer seeking replacements in the line but only games will tell is they solved their problem. Unless this problem is solved, New Mexico could be in for a long football season. On the bright side, wing-mar. Heard and pivot Scott will give the Lobo line considerable experience and talent but not enough to balance the losses at tackle and guard. Overall Outlook: Weeks and staff guided their charges to a four-game winning streak to close out the i960 season. They could field one of the toughest teams in the Rockies, if that interior line problem is licked. After spring drills, Weeks and associates were sorely afraid the problem will be a real one this fall. Also, the Lobos face one of the meanest slates in the area and no weekends are available to lie down and rest. Promising sophomore and transfer help indicate the Lobos will be a first division contender in the Skylineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last season. SERIES BEGAN: 1951. New Mexico won 7 , Montana 3 . No ties. i960 RESULT: New Mexico 24, Montana 7 at Albuquerque, Nov. 19.

GAME NUMBER FOUR.....

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY VS. MONTANA, Oct. 7, 19^1, at Provo. Head Coach: Assistants:

Hal D. Mitchell Chris Apostol, Carl Rollins., Earl Lindley, Gerald Doman and Clint Whitfield® Athletic Director: Dr® Edwin Kimball School Colors: Royal Blue and White Nicknames: Cougars Enr ollment: 10, 000 (approx®) President: Ernest L. Wilkinson Sports Information Director: Dave Schulthess Lettermen Returning: (l8) --Ends Gene Frantz and Don Peterson, tackles Merrill Johnson, Val Weenig, Kent Horne, Steve Sullivan and Ron Neilson, guards Mike Conrad, Wayland Sheppard and Bruce Kochevar, centers Mike Brady, Steve Dangerfield and Dan Taylor, backs Paul Allen, Dion Frazier, Dick Daring, Jim Olsen, Bill Wright and Eldon Fortie® Losses % ■ Nine starters and 15 lettermen are.missing from: 1960*6 roster and .the. Cougars have a tough and long trail ahead® Promising Newcomers: Quarterback Perry Ficklin, end Jim Kimmel, halfback Rick Ashmore and fullback Glenn Pond® PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENT: Backfield: A switch to the UCLA version of the single wing means new plays and blocking assignments to learn for the Cougars under their new head coach Hal Mitchell® Eldon Fortie will solve part of the problem of finding a backfield that can make the single-wing work at tailback and halfbacks Bruce Samples and Paul Allen will give the BYU eleven seasoning on offense® Line: Kent Horne could be outstanding® Many sophomores and unexperienced talent will find their way into the BYU lineup in the forward wall, especially at ends® Overall Outlook: The Cougars start from scratch with a new staff, new system and lots of new gridders® The team is green and the backs are used to a T offense® Eight seniors on the squad will give BYU some experience® SERIES BEGAN: 19*+1 Brigham Young won 8 , Montana won 5® No ties® i960 RESULT; BRIGHAM YOUNG ?, MONTANA 6 at Missoula, Oct. 22.

GAME NUMBER FIVE...

UTAH VS. MONTANA, Oct. 21, 1961 at Missoula, Montana Head Coach; Assistants;

Ray Nagel (UCLA, 1950) Pete Carlston, Pres Sumnerhays, Ned Alger, John Nikcevich and Lon Stalwiek. Athletic Director: James R. (Bud) Jack School Colors: Cardinal and White Nicknames: Utes, Redskins Enrollment: 1 3 ,0 8 5 (Daytime and Evening Residence) President: Dr. A. Ray Olpin Sports Information Director: Harry James Lettermen Returning: (25) -~Endo Tom Brown, Marvin Fleming, Joe Hesse, Marv Holmes, Hilan Jones and Jay Rasmussen, tackles Hank Ashby, Calvin Cragun and Pat Stillman, guards Gordon Dotson, Jeff Jonas and Ronald Manno, center Ed Pine, quarterbacks Jim Conger, Bill Cravens and Dennis McLaughlin, halfbacks Dennis Zito, Dan Spinazzola, Bud Scalley Gordie Lee and Jerry Overton, fullbacks Bud Tynes, Jim Hoggan and Gordon Frank and guard Robert Peasley. Losses: Graduation took 12 lettermen including ends Gary Chestang and Joe Borich, tackles Tom Birch, Phil Moody and Ken Peterson, guards tom Lovat and Tony Polychronis, quarterback Terry Nofsinger, halfbacks Stan Uyeshiro and Ben Bushman, fullback Bill Howard and center Harold Warfle. Promising Newcomers: End Dave Cissell, tackles Ed Knowles, John Reid and ransfer Dave Costa, guard Tom Corty, center Kenneth Schmidt, fullback oug Wasko, quarterback Gary Hertzfeldt and transfer halfback Larry DeGraw® PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS ° Lcs’c is ^i960 vs first string quarterback Nofsinger, and this will aiirt the Redskins „ Nagel has four possibilities to fill the gap eginning with veteran Bill Cravens who saw considerable defensive action ,year® This 13 the key to the Ute's offense and success in replacing o~singer could tell the tale for Utah® Halfback is strong with a wealth of returning lettermen including captain Gordy Lee® Fullback will be fair. N&gel should field a good line with strength at center, left guard, xe tackle and fair talent at the ends® Depth could be a problem but yn spite of the loss of All-Skyline tackle Ken Peterson and guard Tom ovat, the Utes should have a good line® Particular power is found at t e pivot position where i960 -All-Conference center Ed Pine returns 0 Size roug out the line is good and the Utes have sneed® Some depth will come from sophomores and transfer Dave Costa. Overall Outlooks This could be one of Utah*s finest teams although the won-loss record at seasonSs end might not indicate that® The Redskins u.ace e roughest slate in their annals with Wisconsin of the Big 10, Colorado University, Oregon, Arizona State and the six Skyline clubs® owever, the Redskin coaching staff is not pessimistic and expect their pupi o lo do some surprising this year® A good balanced offense, a tough and a ClulD vell~(irille<l in foundamentals can be expected from , .e S;^ ns ‘this year® Top problem will be finding a quarterback and a oreak-avay runner® Utah will be a definite title contender®

1901+0 Utah won 9* Montana 0® No ties® ^ RESJLT- UTAH 16, MONTANA 6 at Salt Lake Citv, Nov® 12®

GAME NUMBER SIX... COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VS. MONTANA, Oct. 28, 1961, at Missoula.

Head Coach; Don "Tuffy" Mullison (Colorado State University, 19^9) Assistants: Joe Cribari, Ollie Woods, Joe Harper and Elliott Plese. Athletic Director: Robert L. Davis School Colors; Green and Gold Nicknames: Aggies, Rams Enrollments 6,100 President: William E. Morgan Sports Information Director: Dick Smelser Lettermen Returning; (12)--Ends John Nelson, Ron Rodeman and Bob Lavender, tackle Joe Keegan, guards Nick Kohls and Rich St. Clair, centers John Cook and Bob Adams, halfbacks Dennis Wohlhueter, Rich Brown and Bill Wrenn and fullback Ish Ransaw. Losses: Heavy throughout the squad with 13 lettermen gone. Halfback Brady Keys is gone with kep men missing in both line and backfield. Promising Newcomers: Sophomores; Ends Gary Scbroeder and John Swanson, tackles Joe Barda and Tom Hinton, guards Hiram DeFries and Bob Mackin, center Paul Zenisek, halfbacks Ken hines and Ron Kaanehe and fullback Bill Beitz. Transfers (19): Ends Bob Hays and Ted Olson, tackles Karl Kurtz and Tony Lusk, guards Arnold Epps and Mark Kulmus, center Le Roy Porter, quarterbacks LeeRoy Gutierrez, Barry Carkner, Jim Kreutz and Rex Wright, halfbacks Paul Love and Terry Van Vleet and fullback Don Pomeroy. Also, end Kay McFarland with no varsity experience.

PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: A heavy influx of transfers including several quarterbacks may help the Rams' running and passing game. They will use the T formation again and may go to the air more as plans call for a split end much of the time. The backfield is not exceptionally fast but capable. Again, the transfers must come through. Line: Transfers again must come to the rescue as the Ram's line, especially the interior positions, is in poor shape. Experienced depth will be a problem although size will be normal. Overall Outlook: The Ram coaching staff is looking for a reasonably sound and improved squad over last year's team that finished in the Skyline basement with a 2-8 record. Reconstruction will go faster with the transfers who may be called upon to carry the Aggies' big load. A squad capable of seeking the crown is not in the offing yet but on its way. SERIES BEGAN: I 9L 6 . Colorado State won 9 , Montana won 1. No ties. I960 RESULT: COLORADO STATE 1^, MONTANA 26 at Fort Collings, Oct. 29.

GAME NUMBER SEVEN... MONTANA STATE COLLEGE VS. MONTANA, Nov. 11, 1961, at Bozeman, Montana.

Head Coach; Herb Agocs (University of Pennsylvania, 1951) Assistants: Jim Sweeney, Tom Parac, George Marinkovich and Mike McCormic. Athletic Director: Gene Bourdet School Colors: Blue and Gold Nicknames: Bobcats Enrollment: U,000 President: Dr. R. R. Renne Sports Information Director:

Ken Nicholson

Lettermen Returning:(20) --Ends Bill Cords and Dan Greer, tackles Bob Biastoch, Ken Young and Curt Farrier, guards Steve Sobonya and Jim Berg, center Bob Cegelski, quarterback Harry Lopsonzski, halfbacks Jack Cameron, Bill Mulcahy and Jerry Johnson, and fullbacks Mark Dasinger and Bucky May. Losses: Quarterback Dave Alt is gone as are several lettermen from the backfield and center. Heavy damage has been dealt the halfback spot where'Sam Moore, Tommy Noien and Welles Bacon have departed. Promising Newcomers: Quarterback Ken Christison, halfback Leon ^artman and center Gary Richter. PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: Montana State's perennial problem of a good break-away threat is back. Although some tested backs return, the Bobcat's bread-and-butter pigskin luggers are gone. Fullback Mark Dasinger is the only full-time veteran returning although quarterback will be strong. Depth could hurt the Bobcats throughout the season and injuries at any position in the backfield will be keenly felt. The Bobcats will run out of the Wing-T again this season will will rely on power plays through their strong tackles for key yardage. Line: The entire tackle squad led by tough Bob Biastoch is back from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aggregation and but one guard has left the ranks. Two starters are back at end but depth at center is a problem. Size on the Bobcat line is good as is experience nowever, overall team speed is lacking. Overal Outlook: With a strong line on tap and a fair backfield, Agocs and staff could look forward to a pleasant season. The Bobcat camp is looking forward to improving its 5 -3 - 1 record of last year despite a heavy intersectional slate including Arkansas State and Fresno State. The return of many seniors will only help the Bobcats and some sophomores could break into the starting eleven. An independent school, the Bobcats are seeking gridiron glory and have the potential to put a scare into any opponent. SERIES BEGAN; i960 RESULTS;

1897. Montana State won ll, Montana University won hO, 6 ties. MONTANA STATE COLLEGE 6 , MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY 10 at Missoula, Nov. 5 .

GAME NUMBER EIGHT. IDAHO VS. MONTANA, Nov. 18, 1961, at Boise, Idaho.

Head Coach: J. Neil "Skip" Stanley Assistants: Bill Peterson, George Gcodell, Sid Hall and Gary Farnworth. Athletic Director; J. Neil "Skip" Stahley School Colors: Silver and Gold Nicknames: Vandals Enrollment.: 3,860

President:

Dâ&#x20AC;&#x17E;R. Theophilus

Sports Information Director:

Tom Hartley

Lettermen Returning: (20)--Ends Phil Steihbock, Reg Carolan, Larry Stackler, Kent Valley and Bill Hill, tackles Dave Putnam, Zeke Urko and John Desmond, guards Dick Monahan and John Nilsson, centers Bob Ames, Jim Decko and John Hansen, quarterbacks Rick Dobbins and Mike Mosolf, halfbacks Dick Mooney, Ron Kulm, Gene Marrow and Bill White and fullback Galen Rogers. Losses: Four starters and 16 lettermen have left the Vandai fortress with the possibility of injuries forcing another letterman off the roster. The tackle positions where four lettermen are gone will be a big problem. Sil Vial's loss will cause problems as quarterback also. Promising Newcomers: End Jerry Pressey, guard Denny Almquist, tackle Tom Nelson and backs Wade Thomas, Tom Morris and Ray Edwards. PROSPECTUS BY DEPARTMENTS: Backfield: Replacing Sid Vial at quarterback looms as the number one problem in the Vandal backfield although two lettermen signal callers return. The Idaho vacks have long been lacking speed and break-away skill but the arrival of some good sophomores may solve that problem. The Idaho-alumni contest this spring revealed several promising backs who could develop into good offensive and defensive players as the season progresses. More scoring punch expected from Idaho's pro-type T offense â&#x2013; .lit.:-: Line: Reg Carolan is a fixture on one end with four lettermen and a fine sophomore in Ellery Brown to help out. The Idaho ends will be strong as will be the tackles. Stahley is noted for developing good interior lines and is certain to find personnel for guards and center positions among sophomores and converted tackles. Overall Outlook: After two poor seasons, the Vandals face a 1961 slate that promises no easy rides. National powerhouses lie in wait for the Vandal raids including Oregon, Oregon State, Washington State and Army. The Vandals must organize quickly this fall and hope for alertness. SERIES BEGAN: 190k. Idaho won 30, Montana won 12, 1 tie. i960 RESULT: IDAHO Ik, MONTANA 18 at Missoula, Oct. 1. (MSU's Homecoming)

PRESEASON BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Lettermen Lost:

Starting forward Kay Roberts and reserve guard Paul Miller

Lettermen Returning:

Starting center Steve Lowry, starting forward Dan Sullivan, starting guards Bob O'Billovich and Ray Lucien, guards Ron Quilling, Butch Hendricks, and Larry Riley.

Promising Newcomers:

Keith Law, Tim Aldrich, Harold Peterson, Tony Dumay, and Chuck Mason.

Outlook:

The presence of seven returning lettermen and several promising sophomores make the Grizzly outlook bright, although Coach Frosty Cox will have his share of problems. Most of the Grizzlies1 conference foes have shown imÂ provement and several will be making bids for national recognition as cage powers. Center Steve Lowry, who averaged lb points a game as a sophomore, should be improved on offense and should continue to do a good -job on the backÂ boards. Forward Dan Sullivan, who, like Lowry, stands at 6-6, showed promise as an offensive threat last season and should improve as a senior. Guards Bob O'Billovich, Ray Lucien and Ron Quilling, all tested and proven, will be pressed by newcomers. The three veterans lack height, while the upcoming sophomores are blessed with average and above average degrees of length. Bench strength, a yearly problem with the Grizzlies, should be somewhat improved, although a serious lack of tall boys ready to take over in the event a regular falters will again be evident.

THE SCHEDULE Dec. Dec Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

1 2 k 5 15 16 23 27 2 6 11 13

Oregon State at Missoula Oregon State at Missoula Washington at Seattle Washington at Seattle East. Mont. Tournament at Billings East. Mont. Tournament at Billings Idaho at Moscow Montana State at Missoula Idaho at Missoula Brigham Young at Missoula New Mexico at Albuquerque Denver at Denver

Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar.

18 20 27 2 3 10 15 17 22 2k 1 3

Utah at Missoula Utah State at Missoula Montana State at Bozeman Colorado State at Ft. Collins Wyoming at Laramie Utah at Salt Lake City

Denver at Denver New Mexico at Missoula Brigham Young at Provo Utah State at Logan Wyoming at Missoula Colorado State at Missoula

R e c o m m e n d e d Press O u t l e t s This list by no m eans is an en tire listing of M ontana new s outlets, b u t sim ply is a guide for publicists. A ll of the sources listed below have exÂ pressed desire to be on th e Skyline and regional m ailing lists an d th e m ajorÂ ity of them reg u larly use th e dispatches in new s stories, in colum ns, or on th e air. Ray Rocene, D aily M issoulian, Missoula, Mont. Sports D irector, R adio K X LL, Missoula, Mont. Sports D irector, Radio KQTE, Missoula, Mont. A1 A nderson, Radio KGVO, Missoula, Mont. Jo h n T. Cam pbell, Radio KYSS, Missoula, Mont. Tom F laherty, S ports E ditor, The K aim in, M ontana S ta te U niversity, M issoula, Mont. Sports Desk, Spokesm an-Review , Spokane, W ash. Bob Johnson, Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, Wash. U nited P ress In ternational, H elena, Mont. Associated Press, H elena, Mont. Sports Desk, Independent-R ecord, H elena, Mont. Roy A nderson, B illings G azette, Billings, Mont. Sports D irector, KOOK Radio, Billings, Mont. M aury W hite, R adio KGHL, Billings, Mont. Sports E ditor, D aily In te r Lake, K alispell, Mont. Gordon Spear, M iles C ity S tar, Miles City, Mont. Bob G illuly, G reat F alls T ribune, G reat Falls, Mont. Tom K erin, G reat F alls L eader, G reat Falls, Mont. Don Moe, Radio KMON, G reat Falls, Mont. F ra n k Quinn, M ontana S tandard, B utte, Mont. R. H. W ebb, Radio KOPR, B utte, Mont. H ugh Bader, KMSO-TV, M issoula, Mont. Sports E ditor, L ew istow n D aily News, Lew istow n, Mont.

M S U 'S FUTURE O P P O N E N T S

1962

Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 22

W yom ing at Billings N orth D akota a t G rand Forks U tah S ta te a t M issoula Idaho a t Missoula B righam Young a t M issoula Idaho S ta te a t Pocatello M ontana S tate a t M issoula New M exico a t A lbuquerque Colorado S ta te a t F o rt Collins

1963 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 16

W yom ing a t Billings N orth D akota a t Missoula B righam Young a t Provo Idaho S ta te a t Missoula U tah S ta te a t Logan New Mexico a t Missoula M ontana S ta te a t Bozeman Colorado S ta te a t Missoula

1964 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14

W yom ing a t Billings New M exico a t A lbuquerque U tah S ta te a t M issoula Idaho S ta te a t Pocatello B righam Young a t M issoula U tah a t Missoula Colorado S tate a t F o rt Collins M ontana S tate at Missoula

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