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Smoke Signals, Monday, September 24, 1979 — Page 3 Jordon's Long Runs Scuttle Shipbuilders, 32-14 Garrison Changes Offense 7 ■ -N'. 'i.h, “ JL * Godette heads for hole as Tim Sechrest prepares to block Shlpbuilderes linebacker. , Bookends Shelve East Carolina's Running Attack BY HARRY PICKETT GREENVILLE— After suffering a disappointing 20-2 setback to N.C. State’s junior varsity football squad three weeks ago, the Chowan Braves, backed by an awesome display of defensive talent, bounced back here to take a 13-6 decision over East Carolina’s junior varsity Friday af ternoon, Sept. 7. Holding the Baby Pirates to minus 16 yards rushing and 48 yards total, the Braves defense stymied ECU for four quarters, giving the Chowan offense the needed time to cling on to the pigskin and the triumph. All-America defensive end Hal Henderson and All-Coastal Conference defensive end Robert Brown were instrumental in the Braves’ punishing defensive attack, limiting ECU’s two quarterbacks to 64 yards passing out of the f^hbone offense. The two “bookends”, as Brave coach Jim Garrison c^s them, spearheaded the defense, notching 25 tackles between them and six sacks. Henderson also found time to recover two Pirate fumbles. Tackle Danny Jones had a good day, hacking for 9 tackles and a fumble recovery. Other defensive stalwarts who aided in limiting the ECU offense to just four first downs, including defensive back Mike Sheppard who intercepted his third and fourth passes of the young season. The Alexandria, sophomore had two thefts against N.C. State in the opener. Garrison lauded defensive backs Travis Boulware (who also plucked an ECU arial), Richard Cox, Mike Grant and Mike Irvin for their aggressive play. “The two defensive ends made big plays. Garrison noted, ’’but the whole defense did a good job. You couldn’t ask for a better effort against that offense (wishbone).” Offaisively the Braves looked much better, according to Garrison, than they did in their first outing. The return of sophomore All-Coastal Conference tailback Percy Godette, who had sustained a severe ankle sprain before the State game—and scored the game’s only touchdown—received a hearty welcome from Garrison. The 190-pound Havelock native tugged 34 times for 92 yards, adding to the Braves’ 248-yard output. “Godette didn’t play the kind of game I thought he should have played,” Garrison offered, “but he’s still cwning off that ankle injury. I was glad to get him back healthy.” Another bright spot for the offensive team came in the form of 165-pound flanker Mickey Newsome, who carried the mail eight times for 101 yards. Newsome who hails from Jacksonville rushed for 60 yards in the Wolfpack loss, thus giving him the team leadership in the rushing department after the first two games. Against State, the Braves committed seven turnovers, rushed for a sparse 111 yards, and missed numerous blocking assignments. Against the Pirates they had only three miscues, 186 yards rushing, and a better knowledge of blocking assignments. “The difference in the two football games is turnover,” the coach analyzed. “If you ever wLn games and make eight or nine turnovers, you’ve got to be fortunate.” Is Garrison pleased with his ground game? “I’m not pleased and certainly far from being pleased with it. But we’ve come a long way from the State game. “The offensive game has improved immensely, even though we diii’t get theJiaU.ialbejBqdMnft4s.jDuch.as vA woiild-like. W#ve got Ofa take advantage of some of the opportunities and put it in the end zone.” With Godette carrying most of the load during the second possession of the first quarter, the Braves put their first tally on the board after marching from its own 33. A 34-yard run from Newsome set Chowan up, where moments later place-kicker Chuck Amos found the uprights from 36 yards out to give his team a 3-0 lead with 4:02 left in the quarter. Godette found his way over with 7:47 remaining in the half when he cracked over the left side of the line for Chowan’s first six-pointer of the season. Amos’ conversion made it 10-0. Still being manhandled in the tenacious Chowan defense in the second half, the Pirates could muster very little offensively until Chowan’s Sheppard mishandled a punt, fumbling at the Chowan 8, where ECU recovered. After three plays, ECU’s freshm^ quarterback John Felton plunged in from one yard out with 6:31 remaming in the third period, bringing his team within striking distance, 10-6. Before the game was over, Chowan’s swarming defense—led by the “bookends”— was containing the ECU option and forcing mistakes, providing just enough time for the offense to put one more score on the board. Henderson made one of his two fumble recoveries with 12 ticks remaining in the third period on the ECU 30. After a six-yard loss by Chowan quarterback Eric McDaniels, the cocky Elizabeth City freshman, gritted his teeth and found split end Harold Williams open—heaving a strike to the Norfolk receiver at the Pirate three. After three unsuccessful scoring attempts in ECU territory, Amos tacked on his second field goal of the afternoon, spUtting the goal posts from 28 yards out. “I thought we should have scored four touchdowns in the ball game. Garrison reflected. “We aren’t getting the blocks we need to have from our receivers.” BRAVE NOTES—East Carolina head coach varsity football Pat Dye was on hand for the skirmish to watch both teams play. He was impressed with the sparkling play of ends Brown and Henderson, and said, according to Garrison, That he would be willing to offer the two defensive stars full scholarships. Freshman tailback Jerry Settle underwent knee surgery Sept. 7 for tom knee Ugaments. Sophomore linebacker Duck May underwent surgery on the morning of Sept. 10, also for knee surgery. .Chowan was ranked 14th in junior college ranking before the ECU game. By HARRY PICKETT Chowan changed its offense here, Sept. IS, in the second half, and out came “Famous Amos”, darting, wiggl ing, shifting his hips, and discoing to the tune of 209 yards rushing. Even though Carolina’s football team was off that Saturday, Amos Lawrence did not secretly slip into a Chowan Braves jersey, rush for over 200 yards, score two touchdowns and lead the Braves to a 32-14 come-from-behind victory over Newport News Apprentice School — but Amos Jordon sure did. Amos who? Amos Jordon. Not quite as famous as Chapel Hill’s electrifying runner, but if Saturday’s performance is any indica tion of what this 165-pound tailback from Jacksonville is destined to establish in the near future, then folks in North Carolina had better start preparing to accept another “Famous Amos.” Jordon tallied on runs of 1 and 49 to give Coach Jim Garrison and the im proving Braves their second victory in three outings. The Braves, suffering a 20-2 thumping from N.C. State’s junior varsity in the season opener at Carter- Finley Stadium, roared back to hand East Carolina’s junior varsity a 13-6 defeat. After trailing 7-6 at the half. Garrison changed the traditional Chowan “Slot-I” formation in the second half to the “Power-I” line-up. With sophomore quarterback Mike Stewart operating the offense. Tommy Jones at his familiar fullback position, Percy Godette alongside Jones (from one side to the other) and Jordon filling the tailback spot, Chowan had the ingre dients to roll up a season-high 520 yards total offense and 26 second-half points. Godette rolled up over 100 yards in the first half from his tailback position, and finished with 147 on 26 carries. But it was Godette’s blocking in the second half (along with Jones) that enabled Jordon to dart through large, gaping holes in the Shipbuilders defense. “I was very, very pleased with the blocking of Godette,” Garrison declared. “He did a yeoman’s job. He was very, very responsible for the little man’s yards. “Tommy (Jones, rushed for 50 yards and two scores) did a good job blocking and when we called on him he did a •-'good job rushing. ” Chowan was penalty-ridden in the first half and made a couple of costly turnovers, leaving the locals trailing at the half to a winless Newport News team (10-2). “The first half was a nightmare of er rors offensively,” the coach said, “and it continued for a little while in the se cond half. “We’d drive the ball from the 20 to the 30 and cough the thing up. I was wor ried. But our offensive blocking was very crisp in the second half and we finally broke it open.” Newport News, coached by former NFL quarterback Norm Snead, scored on two long gallops. Defensive end Mike Parker intercepted starting quarter back Eric McDaniels, and trotted in from 44 yards with 5:50 remaining in the first period. Exactly 13 seconds after Jordon scored his first touchdown of the evening. Butch Marshall return ed Chowan’s kick 95 yards for a touchdown with 3:33 remaining. Chowan’s defense allowed five first downs, and 97 total yards (31 rushing and 67 passing). Jeff Topping, who was the leading p^isser in the Coastal Con ference last season at Ferrum College, completed 10 of 25 passes. “Defensively,” Garrison said, “we did a job again." “The secondary is coming along real well. They’ve got experience. I thought they did an outstanding job.” Garrison lauded Rayfield Ziegler, a freshman from Palmyra, NJ., for his aggressive play at linebacker. Ziegler had six tackles, one assist, a fumble recovery and an interception culminating in two Brave scores. Ziegler plucked a Topping aerial in the third period, giving Chowan good field position on the Newport 45. After eight plays in which Godette and Jor don carried the mail, Jones bulled in from two yards out to put the Braves in front, 12-7 with 6:15 left in the third period. Ziegler later pounced on a Newport fimible, recovering on the Newport 13. Jones again got the call and romped in standing against a tired NN defense at 3:47 left in the game, giving the home team a 25-7 lead after Chuck Amos’ con version. “I thought Ziegler played a very, very good game,” Garrison smiled. oiefensive back Mike Sheppard set up Chowan’s first score by picking off his fifth interception of the season, at the Braves 47. Three plays then saw Stewart hitting tight end Dino White with a 49-yard TD strike. Before the dust had settled on the field, “Famous Amos” Lawrence, er . .. Jordon, went in high gear, streaking down the right sidelines for 49 yards to put the finishing touch on the Shipbuilders with 22 seconds left, mak ing it a long ride home for the visiters, and giving the focal fans somebody “Famous” to talk about for some time. The 1979 Chowan Volleyball team is (from left, front row), Georgia Ross and Terri Tyler, co-captains, (se cond row), Anne Vaughan, manager; Barbara Wright, Wanda Bocote, Kim Mello, Belva Thorpe, Karen Wheelhouse, Betty Jo Darden, manager (back row). Lisa Huffman, manager; Scottlyn Patrick, Marino Hewett, Cathie Pickens, Heather Holt, Susan Whalen, Meredith Bishop and Mrs. Janet Collins, coach. (Photo by Steve Sanders) Depth of Volleyball Squad Seen Key to Winning Season By KATHY FISHER A winning season this year is predicted by Mrs. Janet Collins, the coach of the Lady Braves Volleyball team. Last year the team placed third in the conference. “I think we will betfer last year’s record,” stated Mrs. Collins. “I would Uke to see us come out in first place this year.” The team consists mostly of fresh men and will have a lot of growing to do in the first few games. They will have to remember that this is not high school volleybaU and they will have to adjust to working together as a team. “I think we have more depth than last year,” explained Mrs. Collins. “I think the team is competitive and working very hard.” The volleyball team has four veteran sophomores, seven former high school or volleyball club players, and two freshman new to the game. The members of the team practice Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 to 12 a.m. There were also morning practices from 6:30 to 7:30 during the first three weeks of the practice season. Six freshman players received grants in aid from Chowan. This is the second year that the school has given aid to outstanding volleybaU players. They are as foUows: Scottlyn Patricia Patrick, a setter from Easton, Maryland. She attended Easton Senior High School and played Turnovers, Penalties Sound Braves' Doom By HARRY PICKETT RALEIGH — Seven turnovers and an array of mental mistakes spelled doom for the visiting Chowan College footbaU team here at Carter Stadium Saturday, Sept. 1, as the Braves fell 20-2 to an aggressive N.C. State junior varsity team. The Braves, in their season debut, scored their only points in the second quarter when All-Coastal Conference defensive end Robert Brown decked freshman quarterback Ron Larary in the end zone for a safety with 1:56 remaining in the half. Chowan, playing before a sparse crowd of 800, mounted several sub stantial drives during the contest, only to be killed by interceptions, fumbles and untimely penalties. The Braves had the baU between the State 25 on seven different occasions, but couldn’t budge the Wolfpack defense for a score. AU totaled, they lost five fumbles - one leading to a Wolfpack score - and two interceptions. A dejected head coach Jim Garrison said his team made “entirely too many” mistakes in the opening game. He said missed blocking assignments by both the offensive Unemen and receivers caused most of the errors. “Our offensive line had only three people with experience from our starting unit a year ago,” Garrison said, “and it really told on us.” “We moved the footbaU between the 20 and the 20 seven or eight times, but we evaded the inevitable of getting the baU in the end zone because of fumbles and penaltys. “We had a million opportunities to score,” Garrison declared. “If you can’t get it in after seven or eight times, you're hurting.” The Wolfpack didn’t have much trouble putting the baU in the end zone in the first half, however, as it jumped out to a 14-2 lead - capitalizing on the Brave mistakes and the fleet running of freshman sensation Chris Brown, brother of former State All-America Ted Brown; Young Brown dashed for 77 yards in the first half and 115 for the game. State marched 53 yards on its inital drive - Brown carrying most of the load - before fumbling on the Chowan 9-yard line where Brave All-America end Hal Henderson made the revovery. After five plays, the Braves had to punt the baU back to the Wolflets, giving the home team good position on the Brave 36. A 20-yard pass play highlighted a seven-play series which ended with State running -back Ernie Emery cracking over left tackle for a four-yard touchdown run with 5:47 remaining in the first quarter. Chowan freshman quarterback Eric McDaniels fumbled minutes later on the Chowan 21, once again giving State great field position. It took the Raleigh team but two plays to pay dirt as freshman Larmount Lawson gaUoped 18 yards for the second State taUy with 2:42 remaining in the quarter, for an early 14-0 ad vantage. The Braves, who had 258 yards total offense compared to State’s 195, were frustrated after two scoring attempts failed. Flanker Micky Newsome who rushed for 56 yards — mostly from reverses — fumbled in the end zone with six minutes remaining in the half, and later had a touchdown reception caUed back because of a clipping penalty. McDaniels and Newsome connected for 60 yards for the afternoon. The young quarterback completed 14 of 29 passes for 156 yards. “I thought Micky and Eric both played well,” Garrison noted. (Continued on Page 4) volleybaU only her senior year and was a starter. She received the “Unsung Hero Award” for contributing the most in spirit and unity to the team. Belva Tharpe, a setter from FayetteviUe, N.C. She attended the 71st Senior High School where she was an aU conference setter in 1977, voted “Most Valuable Player” in 1977, was the captain of her team during the 1977-78 season, and made the AU-Division Three team as a setter in 1977. Terri Michelle Tyler, a setter from Raeford, N.C. She was a setter and a hitter for her team at Hoke County High School. Meredith Anne Bishop, a hitter from Durham, N.C. She made aU-conference for both the 1977 and 78 seasons. Her team at Northern High School came out as conference champs and eight in the state. Wanda Joyce Bacote, a hitter from Charlotte, N.C. At Harding High School she made aUonference, was voted “Most Valuable Player” and was the captain of her team in the 1978 s^asoa She was also a nominee for the “ytli&te‘ of the year award” from the Ch^I'StiP YMCA in 1978. Marina Ruth Hewett, a hitter from Deerfield, N.H. She attended Coe Drown Academy where she was voted “Most Valuable Player” for the 1978-79 season. The other team members are as follows: Heather Annette Holt, Newport News, Va., freshman hitter. Kim Mello, Virginia Beach, Va., sophomore setter. Cathie Janne Pickens, Dover, Del., sophomore hitter. Georgia Ross, Charlotte, N.C. sophomore hitter. Susan Whalen, Virginia Beach, Va., sophomore hitter or setter. Karen Wheelhouse, Virginia Beach, Va., freshman hitter. Barbara Kay Wright, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. freshman hitter or setter. Chowan College 1979-80 Varsity Volleyball Schedule Sept. 18 . . N.C. Wesleyan N.C. Wesleyan. 6:30. . . Dual Sept,21f . Brevard Spartanburg. . . 7:00. . . Tri Spartanburg Sept. 22 . . Queens Queens 2:00. . . Tri Opponent Sept. 27 . . Elizabeth City State. . . . E.C.S.U 6:30 Tri Opponent Oct. 2f. . . Louisburg Louisburg 6:30. . . Tri Opponent Oct. 5 . . . UNC-Wilmington UNC-W 7:00. . . Dual Oct. 6f. ■ ■ St. Andrews St. Andrews. . . 2:00. . . Tri Brevard Oct. 10. . . Greensboro Greensboro . . . 6:30. . . Tri Opponent Oct. 13*. . UNC-Wilmington Home 6:30. . . Tri William & Mary Oct. 16. . . Christopher Newport . . CMC 6:30. . . Tri Opponent Oct. 19f* . Spartanburg Meth Home 7:00. . . Tri St. Augustine Oct. 22. . . Meredith Meredith 6:30. . . Tri Opponent Oct. 24. . . St. Augustine St. Augustine. . ^:30. . . Tri Opponent Oct. 31f* . Louisburg Home 6:30. . . Tri Opponent Nov. 1 * . . Meredith Home 6:30. . . Tri Christopher Newport Nov. 3* . . Wingate College Home 6:30. . . Tri Elizabeth City Nov. 8-10 - NJCAA Region X — Louisburg College Nov. 15-17 - NJCAA Sectional Volleyball Tournament - TBA Ndv. 26-30 — NJCAA National Volleyball Tournament - TBA Home Games t Conference Games
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