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Poge 8 —Smoke Signals, Wednesday, February 15 1978 Holmes, Bryant Chosen NJCAA All-Americans By PHIL ROYCE Defensive back Jerry Holmes and tight end Bruce Bryant of the Chowan College football team have been honored in recent All-America selections by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Holmes, a 6-4,170 pound free safety from Hampton Va., was named to the first team All-America, while Bryant, a 6-4, 215- pounder from Beltsville, Md., made the se cond team. Holmes was also named to the J. C. Grid- Wire All-American second team, while Bryant received honorable mention. Jim Garrison, the Braves’ head coach, called Hohnes “the finest at his position in cluding senior colleges in the state of North Carolina.” Garrison added, “I think Jerry could play for any college in the state. He’s a super athlete.” Garrison said the two-year starter “is a true All- American if I’ve ever seen one. He has great speed, good size, is a vacious tackier and shines at pass coverage.” Garrison said Holmes is also an offen sive threat. He scored on punt returns of 35 yards against Baltimore and 70 yards against Baltimore and 70 yards against 11 Braves Win Coastal Grid Honors Eleven Chowan College football players have been named to All Coastal Con ference teams. Four sophomores were selected for the first team. Defensive players receiving the top honor are Clayton Crosby of Walter- boro, SC; nose guard, and Jerry Holmes of Hampton, Va; free safety. Named from the offense are tight end Bruce Bryant of Beltsville, Md; and tackle Ken Dobler of Virginia Beach, Va. Named to the second team are offensive guard Pat Miller of Norfolk, VA; running back C. W. Wilson of Qinton, SC; and defensive back Charles Hopkins of Salem, Va. Four Braves received honorable men tion including three from the defense, end Rodney Robbins of Jamestown; Tackle Eddie Deeb of Richmond, Va; and linebacker Randy Raper of Wilson. Offen sive tackle Glenn Beach of Norfolk, Va, was also honored. Only Miller, a freshman, returns for the 1978 season. Chowan’s head coach, Jim Garrison, expects the others, all sophomores, to receive scholarships to play for senior colleges. Nassau. Three other long touchdown returns were nullified by penalties. Holmes led Chowan’s defensive backs in an overall team contribution with 44 tackles, 16 assists, eight broken passes, two recovered fumbles and five intercep tions. Garrison noted Holmes made a number of saving tackles in the open field to prevent touchdowns. Garrison lauded Holmes as a “fine stu dent with an outstanding academic record. He’s the kind of person we’re proud to have at Chowan. Jerry’s leadership abilities are a plus to the team and school. ’ ’ Garrison predicts Holmes, who is being courted by a number of senior colleges, will continue his outstanding performance with a senior college. Bryant caught 22 passes for the Braves for 354 yards and five touchdowns. Coach Garrison praised Bryant for his blocking and pass receiving. “He’s a very unselfish player who puts as much effort into his blocking as he does into his pass receiving,” the coach remarked. Garrison called Bryant "a clutch performer who makes the big catch and the big play when you need it the most.” Chowan ended its season with an 8-3 mark and 4-2 for third place in the Coastal Conference. Ferrum was the only other Coastal Conference team to be represented on the team. The Panthers landed three: offensive hneman Chris Grey, defensive lineman Richard Goods and defensive back Nate Parker. Tight End Bruce Bryant (far left) and Sofety Jerry Holmes (left) won All- American honors for the 1977 season and, with Nose Guard Dunky Crosby (above) and Offensive Tackle Ken Dobler (below), were named to the All-Coastal Conference team. NEED A TYPIST? Contact the following: Linda Finkbohner Belk 114 Pat Hudson Jenkins 206 Phone: 398-9492 Helen Lindsey Jenkins 206 Phone: 398-9492 Judy Lynch Jenkins 122 TRANSFERRING TO EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY? THIS COULD BE YOUR DAY. It's the day the Air Force ROTC counselors will visit your campus to talk about AFROTC pro grams. It's the day you can hear more about a two, three or four-year scholarship that pays all tui tion, books and lab fees, plus $100 each month. It's the day you con learn about working your way to a commission in the Air Force and all that goes with it. It's the day the AFROTC counselor will tell you about a great way to serve your country and yourself, and about how you can continue work toward on advanced degree after entering ac tive duty as an Air Force officer. So, when the counselor arrives, ask questions about pay promotions opportuni ties responsibilities. There's no obligation, and you might be getting closer to a scholarship that will help you reach your goals, no matter how high you've got them set. ROTC Gateway to a great woy of life. Air Force ROTC Representatives fronn ECU will be available in Snack Bar from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. — 1 March or call 919 757-6597
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