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AC Phoenix, September 1989, Page 11-A Steve Wilson, former bronco, head Howard's Bisons By Malcolm Pharr The Howard Bison sound egotistical when they refer to the disap pointing campaign of 1988 when they were .500 in the conference at 3-3 and wound up with a shady 7-4 record overall. The fourth place finish of the victory- minded Bison could have been the prelude to what later transpired as a coaching change. During the off season, they lost head coach Willie Jeffries, who opted to return to S.C. State. The bad luck Bi son also unexpectedly lost seven key perform ers because of limited special teams duties during an alleged red- shirt year, which cost them a year’s eligibility. The Bison have a tra dition in character of mental toughness and we can all be assured that they won1 become extinct. Steve Wilson, a former defensive back with the Denver Bron cos. takes over at Howard in his first coaching job. Wilson has done away with the dive-option offense and gone to a pro-set pass ing arsenal. The Bison will build their offensive line around the founda tion of 6'7". 360 lbs., senior tackle Willie Felder. Quarterback Donald Carr and runningback James Carpenter saw spot duty last season, but will move into full time roles for the '89 campaign. Coach Wilson is aware of the potential prob lems in changing an of fense. He hopes that through the first half of the season, the de fense will keep the Bi son in games. Tackle James Moore (6'r, 300 lbs.) will anchor the line, with talented Charles Gibbs the leader in the linebacking corps. James Moses, Willie Jordan and Sean Van Horse lead the Bison secondary, which could be one of the MEAC's most experienced groups. Wyche rebuilding Morgan State Bears By Malcolm Pharr It seems light-years ago since the Morgan State Bears had a formidable ball club. And for second year head coach Ed Wyche, the wait must seem infi nite. Even though the Bears play hard from their hearts, it does not manifest into victories. The Bears were 1-10 last season with an 0-6 mark in conference play. The Bears only mus tered three victories in the last five seasons. None of the victories are within the MEAC. Things have got to be bad when ten starters return and no plug for backfield with Michael Daniels, Marco Ko- rnegay and Nate Ayers. Sophomore Glenny Moore is the brightest spot on an otherwise mediocre team. Moore led the MEAC in re ceiving yardage last season. Calvin Montgomery at 295 lbs. could be one of the league's top offen sive linemen. Defensively the Bears must improve and not give up the 30 points per contest given up last year. Linebacker James Dozier and de fensive back Nathaniel Parham are the Bears headliners on defense. Kick, continued from page 7-A optimism. The Bears will have the luxury of three year starter Darryl Jackson at Quarterback. He will be in good company in the help change these atti tudes of NCAA rule makers. Steve Wilson, Howard’s first-year coach and former Dallas Cowboy and Denver Bronco, should make some calls. Larry Little, Bethune-Cookman's coach and ring-bearer of the Miami Dolphins' championship club should call up someone in power. Ken Riley, Florida A&M Rattlers coach, and former All- Pro defensive back of the Cincinnati Bengals should make some contacts. Sanders Shiver, Bowie State Bulldogs coach and former Philadelphia Eagle should send someone a message. Johnnie Wal ton, Elizabeth City State University's coach and former USFL and NFL quarterback could send a telegram. Oh we've had some players from small col leges to go professional and return home, but the responsibility lies in our hands. It is up to us, the Division II (Black College) football fans to "Lift Every Voice" and pen and let the rule makers know how we feel about rules that are not made for us, but ef fect our sporting events all the same. S.C. State Bulldogs gets Willie Jeffries By Malcolm Pharr The Bulldogs boast of their dominance in the 1970's of the young MEAC. During that stint they won or shared five consecutive confer ence championships. History is fine, but re cent memories are bleak in Qrangebury, S.C. Losing became accept able and the Bulldogs rolled over for dead. Willie Jeffries, a re cruiter and precision tuner led these Bull dogs out of the south and placed many ath letes to the professional ranks. Jeffries' style was simple. We will outrun you, stun you, and overpower you in order to win. After Jeffries' exit to Howard University via Wichita State, the magic was gone. After a dismissal, usual and predictable 4- 7 record last season, the Bulldogs could have the eye of the tiger. There is reason for en thusiasm and optimism in the Bulldog's camp. First of all, Willie Jeffries is back in charge at S.C. State University. The transition should be as smooth as Eddie Mur phy's and Uncle Ray's once was. If this were not enough to suggest success, Jeffries inher its eleven returning starters. Five started return on offense led by all-MEAC tackle Eric Douglas. Guard Bobby Iris is a player to be reckoned with on the same side Douglas is on. Run ningback Zackary Whit ley is the Bulldog's top returner in the backfield. J.W. Montgomery heads a fleet receiving corps. The quarterback position is up for grabs between Jaspar Brooks, Jon Robinson and Demetrius McMullln. The Bulldogs de fense should give Jef fries time eariy on to bring his offense along slowly. Jamal Isom, an aggressive free safety, who reminds scouts of players like Dexter Clinkscales, Barney Bussey and William Judson (all NFL Defen sive Backs), heads the defense. Linebacker Jimmy Buchanon, who was second to Isom in tackles last season re turns. William Weaver will give Isom ample support at strong safety, the Bulldogs will suffer from inexperience on the defensive line, but tackle Matthew Murphy has shown promise. The Bulldogs strength could be the kicking came with the return of Nick Caliguri. Caliguri did not miss any PAT'S last season. Punters Robbie Dun ning and Mike Freeborn have excellent poten tial. Intervention is a circle of love helping a homeless person, a resistant alcoholic, drug abuser, or a wayward teenager toward a NEW BEGINNING. If someone in your circle of love needs help, attend our free programs held weekly at the Back to Life Center 927 E. 2l8t Street Winston-Salem, NC 7(M000 I Realize My 1 - Make this promise to yourself and resolve to live it.
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