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Page 8 Randolf-Macon Upsets Quakers 10-9 by Steve Beck ARMFIELD STADIUM-The Homecoming crowd of over 3,000 waited all last Saturday afternoon for Guilford tc explode past Randolph Macon College. The explosion never hap pened. Instead there was only a fizzle. Tailback Reggie Ken an's 65 yard touchdown jaunt was one of the few brightspots in the Quakers 10-9 upset loss to the visiting Yellow Jackets. Kenan, a junior from Wallace, N.C., rushed for an even 200 yards on 22 carries as he had perhaps his best day ever rushing in a Quaker uniform. Kenan's counterpart as fullback, Billy Whitley, also ran the ball effectively as he collected 106 yards on 13 carries. Statistics often fail to tell the story of the game and this one is a good example. The Quakers lead in total offensive 438 to 202 and in first downs 19-15, but only scored once on their own. The one stat that does tell the story are the punting averages. RMC punt er Bruce Kirk kicked the ball out of sight on many occasions as each of his kicks went an average of over 49 yards. Perhaps the Quakers were taking RMC lightly. Maybe they were looking ahead to next week's big showdown with Lenoir Rhyne College. "I guess we'll find out next week," stated Guilford coach Dennis Haglan. "There's no reason for us to have played with so little enthusiasm," he continued, "and we aren't talented enough to win without it." hit *• * M.,m.i Bunky James halts Randolf-Macon runner Photo by Catoe On the other side of the field, RMC coach Ted Keller had a lot of nice things to say about Guilford. "We won't play a better team this year than Guilford College, but of course we feel we have a good ball club too." True, Guilford played per haps its worst game of the year against the Jackets. But as poorly as they played, RMC still had to score in the waining seconds to get the victory. Kirk's 19 yard field goal with 12 seconds remain ing was the final result of an 84 yard scoring drive. A fumble and a roughing the kicker penalty hurt the Quakers in the first half as they led to Randolph Macon's first score. The Quakers seem to be moving the ball well and the defense was containing. Early in the Butch Foley got close enough for a field goal attempt, but the kick was wide. Four plays after Randolph Macon punted, Kenan fum bled on the Jacket 46-line. RMC got one first down but were soon faced with a 4th and ten from the GC 30. The punt was away but that familiar yellow flag was on the field. A roughing the kicket infraction gave Macon the baL on the Quaker 15. Seven plays later John Buehler scored from two yards out, Guilford seemed more intent on moving the ball and thy did, from their own 21 to the Macon 5. There on a third and goal Foley was intercept ed in the endzone. Now the Quaker defense intensified as RMC was soon faced with a third and 16 from their own four. They punted, or tried to. The snap on the punt went over Kirk's and out of the endzone for a Guilford safety. With 6:02 left in the half Macon lead 7-2. The 3,000 had barely settled down in their seats after halftime when Kenan took a pitchout around right end and outraced his defenders for the 65 yard TD run. Kenan's run seemed to inspire the offense as on the next series they again moved in close only to miss another field goal attempt. This one was 34 yards. After this point both teams were engaged in a defensive struggle with Guilford having a slight edge in field position. Finally with 7:05 the Quakers attempted yet another field goal, but the snap was fumbled and Chris Paphities' deter mined try to run for the first down was stopped two yards short at the RMC 16-yard line. Randolph Macon then took over from there with 3:54 left in the game. Quarterbacks Buehler and Jeff Hutchinson then moved the Yellow Jacket up the field and they continually made the big pass play on key downs. Finally with second and goal from the two Kirk hit the winning field goal. The Guilford loss takes some of the edge of next week's game in Hickory with Lenoir Rhyne, but the game is still being billed as the small college championship of North Carolina. It will be Homecom ing at LR, so make your plans early to attend. Photo by Catoe Pep Band by Jay Robinson The Guilford College Pep Band is back again, and plays each Saturday at the football games. If the game is near or far, this peppy little group, directed by Dr. J.E. Carver, Professor of Biology, makes it appearance, livening up the fans and backing the players. At the first of the school year, a few students ap proached Dr. Carver wanting to start a pep band. They posted notices around campus for the first rehersal, but just a few musicians showed up. After the ensemble made its first appearance at a game, more and more players showed up, making the Pep Band what it is now. The active players in the band are Cathy Vanneman (French Horn), Doug Neill, Paul Pell, Larry Puryear (Trumpets), Craig Dean* (Drums), Doug Moore, Jay Robinson and Derry Mace (Trombones), Doyle Moore (Alto Sax) and John Beidler (Clarinet). Thanks to financial backing from the administration, the Quaker Club and a few individuals the group is still growing. Ed Lowe, of the Music the band get music and equip ment and the Athletic department let the band have some old sports coats which are used as uniforms. The Pep Band was featured on a homecoming float. They plan on buying new instru ments and will play at the remaining football games and basketball games when possi ble. They hope to hold a concert near the end of the year. Dr. Carver says, "I hope the pep band will grow into a marching band and then a symphonic band." October 28, 1975 Zest and Spirit! If you play an instrument and wish to join the Pep Band, you are welcome to. There are no professionals in it, in fact most have not played for several years. Simply contact Dr. Carver at extention 56, or come to rehersal on Wednes day or Friday at six o'clock at Dana Auditorium. The band will furnish the music and instruments and needs flute, piccolo, tuba, bell lyre, and base drum players. If you don't play, you can help by going to the games and cheering with the band in support of the Guilford College Quakers. Soccer—Two More Games! Our soccer team has played 5 big matches already this season, but it's still not too late to get a chance to see them on the field! The remaining two matches are listed below. Come out and cheer these Guilford College Quakes! Oct. 28 Tues. Catawba College away Nov. 2 Sun. High Point College 2:00 Like to Run? Any women interested in a Women's Track Team please contact Karen Harsoe at 292-0846. If the response is good enough, a coach will be avilable. -*4§k
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