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Page 4, The News Argus, September, 1981 Rams Plagued With Inj uries New Faces In Ram Football By Daphnie R. Lindsay Sports Editor “Brewington, Holland, Samuels, and Page are the four blocks of granite that will lead our defensive*lines for years to come,” exclaimed Coach Bill Hayes, head coach of the Ram football team. Coach Hayes states that, “the defen sive position was the position where recruits were needed most and we are very satisfied with the ones we got.” The “four blocks of granite” are on ly four- of the thirty new members of the Rams football team. Assistant Coach Charles Griffin states that, “all of the recruits are very good players.” Coach Hayes says, “Chris King, a 6’0, 175 lbs. defensive back from Detroit, Michigan has all the at tributes. He has great speed and quickness, and he is the best skilled athlete as a freshman on the team.” Coach Hayes says, “ Chris’ brother, Victor, is a fine prospect and he will be a starter before the end of the season.” There is Tommy Blackwell, who is “very aggressive” states the coach. “He is playing as a freshman on the se cond team and hits harder than anyone on the team at 6’0, 220 lbs., from Detroit, Michigan. Commenting on the team. Tommy Blackwell claims, “it has class and a good coaching staff who depend on me to be a good player. I am the hardest hitter out there and they call me the Detroit hit man. I am looking to make AH American.” Coach Griffin thinks that Ray Chad wick, a 6’1, 175 lb. quarterback and wide receiver, “is the best athlete on the team.” Coach Hayes adds that, “he is the best prospect in five years.” Anthony Means, a 5’5, 165 lb. tailback from Charlotte, N.C. “is a great prospect” declares Coach Hayes. “He will play as a freshman and he has good speed, desire and discipline and I think he will be very successful.” Anthony Means states that, “I came to WSSU because the atmosphere is more pleasant and the Rams have a chance to be one of the best teams in the CIAA and I hope that I can be a part of it.” Kevin GrintOn, a 5’6, 180 lb. lalfback and specialist returner from Booneville, N.C. says, “the Rams are the best team in the conference. When everyone on the team learns their posi tion and the rules, we will prove that we are the best team in the conference. We have the best coaches in the league also because they only try to help you, not hurt you, but you have to help yourself too.” Grinton has been in jured with a broken shoulder but Coach Hayes is confident that he will play as a sophomore. Kerry “Hollywood” Bentley, a 6’2, 205 lb. tight end from Fort Lauder dale, Florida sums up how the recruits feel. “We have a good young team and we have-a lot of goals to fulfill. The ti tle is something we want but we will have to work hard to get it, excusing the fact that we have a lot of injurec players. We are here to do our best.” Along with the recruits, two new coaches were added to the staff. Coach Bill Hayes commented that Steve Komondorea, a defensive line coach, “is everything I wanted in a coach. He is an extremely hard worker and very dedicated to the Rams.” Mr. Komondorea started coaching in 1973 at Cummings High School in Burlington, N.C. In 1977 and 78, he coached at Reidsville Senior High and in 1979 and 80, he was a nose guard coach at Carolina. The Head Coach refers to Alfred Harvey, an offensive backfield coach and WSSU graduate, “as very knowledgeable and hard working.” Harvey started coaching in 1975 at Gumberry High School in Northamp ton County, N.C., where he was the Athletic Director and Chairman of the Health and Physical Education Department. In 1978, he coached Women’s Basketball at WSSU for three years. From there he coached at South Stokes High School in Walnut Cove, N.C. as an offensive coor dinator. By Isiaette McArn The WSSU Rams lost several ke> players in the hard-hitting game against the North Carolina A&T Ag gies. Denard “Flip” Smith suffered torn knee ligaments that required surgery. During an interview. Smith exposed his feelings about the injury. “I miss the sport...! wish I were out tnere playing.” Smith was red-shirted during his freshman year. Being red-shirted allows a player to play four years of college ball in five years. Normally, a player can only be red-shirted for one year. “The coaches are trying to ge^ an extension for me now so 1 can play another year, but that’s going to be a hard decision for me to make,” says Smith. The top two running backs, Mike Ferguson and Chris Kirkpatrick are also sidelined because of injuries. Ferguson dislocated a shoulder, while Kirkpatrick suffered a foot injury. Neither player saw action in the North Carolina Central and Virginia Union games. Trainer, Buddy Taylor stated that Ferguson and Kirkpatrick will play in upcoming games. Linebacker Reggie Griffin will be sidelined for the rest of the season because of a dislocated wrist which required surgery. Defensive back, Dan Bryson, hurt in the A&T game, did not play last week, but is expected back soon. Harold Timmons saw no action in the Central game because of a bruised shoulder. However, Timmons returned to play in the Virginia Union game. Students, be sure to pick up your activity game cards for home games in the lob by of the C.E. Gaines Center. Aaron Bost and Glen Rowe are cur rently out of action due to injuries sus tained in the Central game. Bost sprained an ankle and Rowe suffered a shoulder injury. Hopefully, the team will soon get on a winning note. Trainer Wins Award By Isiaette McArn Buddy Taylor, trainer for Winston-Salem State University Varsity Sports, was honored with an award for his athletic services September 21, from Cramer Pro duct, Incorporated. This is the se cond consecutive year he has receiv ed this honor. He is also featured in the September issue of The First A ider. The First Aider is a monthly newsletter dealing with the care and prevention of athletic injuries. It is distributed to every school athletic department in the country. Taylor was inducted into the 1981 National Athletic Trainers Associa tion Hall of Fame last June. He is the youngest member to receive this prestigious honor and the third \Black in the country to be inducted. Interested in following the Rams football team? The SGA will sponsor a bus to each of the away games if at least 155 students pur chase tickets through the Student Affairs Office. Make your interest known and support the Rams on the road. 1981 Women’s Volleyball Sept. Oct. Nov. 29 1 5 13 16 19 20 23 26 2 6 High Point St. Augustine’s College St. Augustine’s College Fayetteville Greensboro College Bennett College N.C. Central Elon College Atlantic Christian N.C. Central Elizabeth City Wingate Pembroke State Catawba A&T State CIAA Tournament NAIA District Tourn. High Point Winston-Salem 7:00 PM Fayetteville Greensboro 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Elon College 6:00 PM Durham 6:00 PM Winston-Salem 6:00 PM Wingate Salisbury 6:30 PM Winston-Salem 6:30 PM Norfolk State Elon College
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