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AC Phoenix, September 1988 1988 FOOTBALL Last seasons 3-8 record did not give sixth year Coach Thurlis Little much to be proud of in "Vikings Land". If it were not for the now defunct St. Paul's College squad the end result would have been a last place' finish in the tough Northern Division of the CIAA. Elizabeth City State of its - defensive unit. They have been picked by everyone with an opinion to finish dead last. The Vikings plan to sail on the arm of se nior quarterback Bill Wilde (6'3", 210) and Pre-season All-CIAA receiver, Robert Tiller (5'8", 170). Last season Wilde was the second The Vikings plans to Sail on the arm of senior quarterback Bill Wilde and pre-sea son All-CIAA receiver Robert Tiller. target of a year ago re turns in wide receiver Robert Tiller. Tiller hauled in 22 receptions for 220 yards last sea son for the Vikings. There is some hope for the Viking's rushing game in the legs of Rodney McNeil. Mc Neil, a short yardage specialist bruised op ponents with five TD's last season. Coach Little has "little" pressure on him this season, now that St. Paul's has discontinued it's football program. He and his Vikings are not expected to win many ballgames this season due to the loss of most leading passer in the conference connecting on 142 of 322 passes for 1829 yards and 14 TD's. He was also sec ond in the conference in total offense averag ing 148 yards per out ing. Wilde's favorite McNeil's productivity may increase, but if so 6'3", 260 pound Lan- don Miales must open holes as he showed last season in the Vikings trenches up front. The Vikings will be respectable offensively. There big question mark lies with an inex perienced defense. CIAA Trivia Questions 1. In 1946, who coached the W.S.S.U. Rams to a. 3-5-1 won/lcss record? 2. Who coached the W.S.S.U. Rams from 1950 to 1969? 3. What was the last season the Aggies of A&T State University participated in the CIAA? 4. Who coached the Rams of W.S.S.U. from 1970 to 1975? 5. In 1950, who was the All-CIAA quarterback out of N.C. A&T State? 6. What position did Elizabeth City State Coach Thurlis Little make All-Con ference at? 7. In 1963 who was the conferences premier center? 8. What former A&T Aggie made All-Conference on offense in 1967 and All- Conference on defense in 1966? 9. What early 1980's CIAA quarterback made All-Conference at quarter back for three of his four seasons? 10. What Elizabeth City State former wide-receiver is presently on the end of Bernie Kosar (Cleveland Browns) passes? 11. What N.C.C.U. wide receiver is currently active on the New Orleans Saints roster? 12. What CIAA quarterback holds the league record for passing yards in a single game? 13. What former j.C. Smith Golden Bull holds the single season record for points scored in a season? 14. What CIAA quarterback bolds the single game record for TD passes? 15. What former Livingstone Blue Bear holds the single-game rushing record in the conference? 16. Who holds the record for most yards in a career in the CIAA? 17. Who holds the single season record for rushing TD's in the CIAA? 18. What Maryland Eastern Shore punter has the l^t career average in the CIAA? 19. Who is the conference all-time leading scorer? 20. What CIAA school has the two most prolific total offensive leaders in CIAA history? Page 13 RUSSELL FUNERAL HOME “DEDICATED TO SERVE YOU BETTER” Phone: (919) 722-3459 Martin Luther King Drive at Carl Russell Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 FLORRIE S. RUSSELL — CARL H. RUSSELL, JR. — CEDRIC L. RUSSELL - CHRISTOPHER W. RUSSELL - EDWARD B. RUSSELL - CARMEN RUSSELL BONHAM — THE RUSSELL FAMILY & STAFF W.S.S.U. Students and Forsyth County Public Schools...Have a Good Academic and Athletic Year • • MOVE RIGHT IN! For value, convenience and the best 4ife style... Rooms By RODNEY 727-1171 or 761-1060
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