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Page 4, THE PILOT Enthusiasm is one of the main keys to winning and the players and fans certainly have it as displayed by cheerleaders, students, Coach Jaynes and Dr. Williams. Running ’Dogs plus Homecoming 76— A WINNER The Gardner-Webb BuU- dogs have gotten off to an impressive start in football this season. By upsetting a once powerful Mars Hill, stunning Wofford and de moralizing Liberty the Bull dogs seem to have both of fensive punch and the defen sive crunch. The offense lead by Dennis Stilley, a sopho more from New Bern, N.C., uses the veer formation with the explosive backfield com binations of Po Rogers and Johnny Walker, both juniors; this and the definite breakaway threat of senior Frank Taylor gives us a po tent backfield offensive that is rounded out by speedster Obbie Todd, a sophomore who was awarded all district honors in track. The Webb seems to have a most improved core of re ceivers this year led by the exciting junior from Shelby, N.C., Elvin Webber. G.T. Johnson, Mark Morningstar and Marc Walker rpundout the offensive receivers. From a defensive stand point the 'Dogs are having a super year. Led by all SAC-8 defensive end Monte Walker (Monte unfortunately was“^ injured last week and will be lost for the ye^), the ’Dogs use a “50” defense, a defense that relies heavily on its line backers. Mike Briggs seems to be the man for the job, as he leads the team with the most individual tackles. The Bulldog interior defensive line draws experience from Frankie Smith and Phil Wright. The big story of the year is the arrival of Mike Cox, a placekicker from Charlotte, N.C. Cox has kicked his way into the hearts of Bulldog fans. He has tied the record of three field goals in one game set by Mike Stephens. Cox may be the extra pimch needed of fensively that the Bulldogs, have looked for, he has a range of at least 50 years. This year’s team shows some definite improvement, most of which can be ac credited to a fine coaching staff. Led by Head Coach Oval Jaynes, the ’Dogs have become a more unified team. The players admit that they have tossed aside personal gain and can become the team that can be Number 1 in SAC-8 competition. This may be the key to a cham pionship team this year. Girls Basketball Looks Good The G-W Girls Basketball team has been going strong since the start of practice at the beginning of October. Practice is held in the gym from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The main returnees this year are Pam Helton, Sherwin Johnson, Rachel Albus, and Linda Coty. The main rechiit seems to be Gretta Setzer. The team looks stronger, quicker and more aggressive than last years, and they should improve on the overall record of 7-7 from last year. Swim Club Organized The Swim Club is a new intramural organization this year. They are being led by Bill Cox, a sophomore from Charlotte. Bill also coordinates all their activi ties. An Inter-Squad meet was recently held, the re sults were good and the enthusiasm high. They are in the process of purchasing uniforms and are hoping to complete intercolliegately in the future. Head Coach Oval Jaynes shouts encouragement to his Bulldogs as he rallies them on to another win. Gardner-Webb versus Carson Newman at Jefferson City, Tenn. Oct. 23-2:00 p.m. Last Home Game Gardner-Webb versus Elon at Dover Stadium Oct. 30-7:30 p.m. Support the 'Dogs! Intramurals as popular as ever The 1976-1977 intramural season was kicked off in early September with men’s and women’s flag football. Dorm spirit and pride in the Intramural program was in evidence as many spectators, mcluding the dorm “moms” come and cheer for their favorite team.'The Intramural program this year is striving for more student participation. If interest in the Intramurtil program stays high, there might be two levels of competition for the women in volley ball and basketball. One level for the skilled, competitive athlete and another for the beginner who wants to represent her dorm because she enjoys the sport. Debbie Parker, one * of this year’s directors, feels that “more girls wiU enjoy intrami^als under this system.” On the other side of the coin, Kim Cousar, the other director sees “this year as the largest ever for the men.” She also believes that “there are many benefits to be gained by participation in the Intra mural program and the student body should try to take ad vantage of the different activities. Later in this semester plans are being made to have a ten nis tournament. Interest has been shown in track and field, swimming, golf and bowling. The following team events are already scheduled: football, volleyball, basketball, and soft ball. Any suggestions may be given to Kim or Debbie. SGA President Candidly Speaks (Continued) any ideas that they have I want them to come teU us because we can’t come up with all the answers. I want last week in chapel and we’re BB —Hopefully, it was be- going to try to use that in cause I showed people that I the right areas. The Student wanted to work for them. Center Board is going to be Ed. —How have you de- a big help in this, but mainly livered or will you deliver them to be able to come to it’s just going to be input what you said? us . and teU us want they from students who can’t go BB—If I remember in my want, home on the weekend. statement I did not deliver In the next issue of the Ed.-Where do you wish any main issues. I just said Pilot John Linderman, Stu- SGA to go in the future? that we would try to work dent Center Board Ch^- BB —It’s headed in the together for a better student man, will be interviewed on right direction. There’s been government. There are a lot student entertainment. Also alot of iipprovement over of things that can be done, a possibly in the future Cafe- the past few years. lot of new things that can be teria Manager, Mr. Keith Ed.-To what do you at- implemented. Carson, on the ins and outs tribute that improvement? Ed.-What is your mes- of cafeteria service. And BB —Through good sage to the student body? many more informative leadership in the past. BB—That this year’s stu- interviews designed to keep Ed.—Why do you think dent governmenr is dedi- you, the student, abreast of you were elected? cated to work for them. That the things that affect you. 3S 42*1 Coach Hooper watches carefully as some Bulldog basket ball players execute a play. Basketball practice should start in full swing very shortly.
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