SPORTS
ACC teams vying for the number one spot
FRANCES SILVA
Sports Editor
As the Atlantic Coast Conference
football season gets underway, seven
enthusiastic teams will be vying for
the number one spot. This year should
prove to be an exciting one for ACC
fans. With new coaches at l)oth Duke
and Clemson, and a host of freshmen
as well as experienced starters retur
ning. many ACC teams have a chance
to capture the conference crown.
CLEMSON — With new coach Dan
ny Ford adjusting, and many of last
year’s starters gone, Clemson’s
chances are uncertain. Although most
of the offensive line, quarterback
Steve Fuller and receiver Jerry
Butler have left, the Tigers still have
their 1,000 yard running back Lester
Brown and a solid defense returning.
Ford’s Tigers will probably finish in
the top three of the ACC.
DUKE — Red Wilson is undertaking
the job of rebuilding the Blue E>evils
from the bottom of the ACC into con
tention. Starting with what he calls a
“wide open offense,” Wilson hopes to
run the veer with his young, and inex-
erperienced but “emotional” team.
Duke will probably need a few years
to make its mark on the ACC.
MARYLAND — Coach Jerry
Claiborne’s Terrapins will have to
find players to fit some very impor
tant roles. Many standout performers
have either graduated, been injurd or
become academically ineligible.
Gone are backs Atkins, and Maddox,
quarterback O’Hare, and standout
defensive linesmen Johnson and
Palmer. Also, All-ACC cornerback
Lloyd Burruss will be lost for the
season. However, Maryland’s
strength may lie in its offensive line.
In any case, the Terps will have to
take their chances, one game at a
time.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE —
Although Bo Rein’s Wolkpack lost Ted
Brown’s rushing and scoring ability.
State’s offensive line, headed by All
American center Jim Richter, should
open the way for others such as
Dwight Sullivan and Billy Ray
Vickers. On defense the Pack will be
capable of containing opponents in
much the same manner as last season
— quickly. State should finish in the
top two.
VIRGINIA — The Cavaliers have
the 16 returning starters, with whom
Coach Dick Bestwick hopes to im
prove on his 5-27-1 record. Backs
Vigorito and Taylor should be allowed
more running room with the biggest
offensive line Virginia has ever had.
The veer also should become a more
potent offense for the Cavs.
WAKE FOREST — John
Mackovic’s Demon Deacs have a
larger offensive line and many retur
ning players. However, this Deac
team is somewhat inexperienced and
will probably be underdogs for most
of the season. Senior back James
McDougald will make the offense
click with the aid of quarterback Jay
Vanuto, who missed last season with
an injury. Although hopes are high in
Winston Salem, the Demon Deacons
will have their work cut out for them.
CAROLINA — Coach Dick Crum’s
Tarheels hope to improve on his in
augural 5-6 season. The nucleus of last
year’s offense is returning with runn
ing backs “Famous” Amos Lawrence
Sports Spotlight
FRANCES SILVA
Sports Editor
At the end of last year’s unsuc
cessful season Carolina began sear
ching for players to bring the winning
tradition back to Kenan Stadium. One
such addition to the backfield is
Kelvin Bryant, a highly recruited
football and track star.
At 6-feet-3 inches and 190 pounds,
Bryant should be able to increase the
versatility of the Carolina running at
tack. Also if he is used as a pass
receiver or in kickoff returns, Bryant
will become a triple threat to op
ponents.
As the Tarboro High School Vik
ings’ all-time career rushing and
scoring leader, Bryant participated in
many high school sports. The Viking
baseball team on which Bryant
played short stop, was first in the con
ference. Also at the North Carolina
High Scool Athletic Association boy’s
track and field championships at
North Carolina State, Bryant helped
his Viking team to a first place finish
overall.
Although finishing third in the 100-
and Doug Paschal. Also, junior
Walter Sturdivant and freshman
Kelvin Bryant will round out the
backfield. The Heels offensive line
with an All Conference hopeful center
Rich Donnelly should allow Lawrence
and others a chance at 1,000 yard
seasons. Although the defense has on
ly four full time starters returning
they are in key positions. The secon
dary has standout All ACC anchor
cornerback Ricky Barden. Also
seasoned linebackers Buddy Curry
and ACC 1978 Rookie of the Year Dar
rell Nicholson are returning. The
Tarheels are in a position to challenge
1978 ACC champion N.C. State for the
title; hopefully when the season rolls
to an end the Carolina Blue Tarheels
will be accepting a bowl bid.
yard dash with a time of 10.15, Bryant
returned to win the 220-yard dash with
a time of 21.6 edging a Kinston runner
who earlier won the 100. He also com
peted in long jump, winning with a
jump of 24-078.
Even though he participated in
many different events in high school,
Bryant insists that for the coming
year he will play only football.
After having such a successful high
school career, Bryant was highly
sought after by many large univer
sities ranging from East Carolina and
N.C. State to Oklahoma, Nebraska
and Kansas.
When asked why he chose Carolina,
Bryant replied, “I didn’t want to go
far from home, so my choice was
Carolina.” Although Bryant says his
mother had an influence on the school
he chose, the decision, which finally
was not hard to make, was his own.
As for his prediction on the coming
year Bryant insists, “If everyone
stays healthy Carolina should do real
good.” And if Kelvin Bryant fulfills
his role on the football team Carolina
should do well indeed!
Bryant to aid Carolina
running attack
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