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MAY-JUNE, 1975 THE VOICE PAGE 7 Godwin Heads List of Gridders Returning Tliis Fall TOP GRID RETURNEE AT FSU THIS FALL is AU-CIAA and probable All-American James Godwin. The Fayetteville State University N.C.) running flash collected over 1000 yards last year and scored nine TDs, a record at FSU. Godwin packs 201 pounds of muscle on a 6-1 frame and runs the 40 at 4.4 speed, (FSU Photo by John B. Henderson) Coach Ray McDougal of Fayetteville State (N.C.) University has reason to smile when the gridiron curtain rises for his Broncos this fall. He has at least six players capable of making All-CIAA and one probable All- American “shoo-in” in speedster James Godwin. In addition to Godwin, five other seniors given the All- CIAA nod by McDougal are Wayne Blythwood, wide- receiver; Jackie Simmons, 230 pound offensive guard; James Saunders, 6-4, 235 pound defensive end with 4.9 speed; Charles Boyd, 6-2, 253 pound defensive nose guard and tackle and considered best all-around player on the squad; and Reginald Broadnax, 6-5, 255 pound defensive tackle. Voted “The Most Valuable Player” by his teammates during the last Bronco campaign Godwin possesses blinding speed and brute strength. And for the second straight year he was second in the Central In tercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in rushing. This is not bad at all for a player who “just learned to play the game” during is last two years of high school. A native of Godwin, N.C. (near Fayetteville) the versatile athlete has his eyes set on the pro ranks. Godwin is also an All-American track star. Coached by FSU track mentor Walter Johnson, Godwin holds many records in the state and the nation for the broad jump and relay. “James is a real dedicated athlete,” says Johnson. “In fact, he is one of the most dedicated young men I’ve had the pleasure of being around.” A business administration major, Godwin wants to continue his education once he completes his schooling and pursue a master’s degree. However, he will invite a pro football career into his life between school. The 22 year old North Carolinian has the pro credentials. He cracked the opposition’s line last year for a record nine touchdowns and a record 1029 yards rushing season total. And feels that he can top this production this fall easily. Godwin, a firm and muscular 201 pounds packed on a 6-1 frame has bee clocked in the 40-yard dash at 4.4 speed. Godwin, says McDougal, is a team oriented player despite his natural talents. He is an exceptional blocker and very quick. The pros should have a fine time scouting “Mr. Godwin” of FSU. 1 NEW DEPUTY SHERIFF - Former Fayetteville State University football standout David Neely. (FSU Photo by John B. Henderson) SERIOUS TALK - Fayetteville State University Chancellor Dr. Charles “A” Lyons, Jr., (left) appears to be totally engrossed in his conversation with Col. David H. McElveen of Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville. Col. McElveen was the principal speaker at commissioning ceremonies at FSU recently when Air Force ROTC cadets were commissioned. (FSU Photo by John B. Henderson) ALUMNI HONOREES - Fayetteville State University (NC) Chancellor Dr. Charles “A” Lyons, Jr. (third from left) congratulates honorees at FSU’s Alumni Convocation recently. The honorees are (1-r) Dr. Frederick Rodgers, Alexander Barnes, Mrs. Yvonne Y. Cole, Breoklyn McGeachy, and W'illiam Smith. NEW COMMISSIONERS AT FSU Fayetteville State University (NC) Air Force ROTC recently had commissioning ceremony for over thirteen cadets. Shown in photo (left to right) are Willie Gladden, Ronnie Allen. Travis Lewis! Maxine Nicholson, FSU Detachment Commander Lt. Col. Matthew H. Peach] James Barham, Jr., Eddie Carnegie, Bryan Roberts, and James McPherson. (FSU Photos by John B. Henderson)
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