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Monday. Seficmhur 11, 1972 Heels 'stronger last year' 4 1) m 0 i CI UNC fails to awe t - IT-"''- - . ' 1 i , j . I. ii'wirwMwi,M, - I by Dan Collins Assistant Sports Editor The Richmond football leant left Saturday's 28-18 loss to Carolina with a feeling of respect for the victorious Tar Heels. The feeling, however, fell far short of awe. Barty Smith, Richmond's All-Southern conference fullback: "I do think they have a good football team, but I don't think they'll go to another Gator Bowl." Pat Keeley, the Spider's premier defensive standout at linebacker: "They weren't near as good offensively as they were last year. They weren't as quick and they didn't hit as hard." Frank Jones, Richmond head coach: "We just didn't get too many breaks out there. Give us that touchdown that was called back and it might have been a different game." Could this be the sound of a defeated team trying to get their shots in when the time is easiest, after the game? Or could it be that Richmond expected to face a Tar Heel squad that came much closer to resembling last year's team that drubbed the Spiders 28-0 in Richmond? For instance, when Kelley was asked to rate the Tar Heel backfield, he automatically referred to last year's backs. "The backs are not as good as last year," he said. "Jolley was a lot better. Duke only ACC by Al Thomas Sports Writer Mistakes, bungling and occasional spurts of offensive imagination marked the beginning of the 19th Atlantic Coast Conference football campaign Saturday. None of the seven teams turned in consistent, impressive performances, but for the ACC it was one of the most successful opening weekends on record. Only Duke lost to a non-conference opponent, and that was to powerful Alabama in Birmingham. Written-off as losers and relegated to the bottom of the league in pre-season prognostications,. Don .lawrenceuandJiis.. Virginia'" Cavaliers turned in theonly surprise of the day. Repeatedly capitalizing on South Carolina miscues and fumbling, the Cavaliers roared to a 24-16 victory. For a Virginia squad long void of an opportunistic offense, the demonstration served notice of the possible end to a long losing era. For the Gamecocks, who withdrew from the ACC to "strengthen" their athletic program, the defeat was but one more slap in the face by a former sister school. Hair Unlimited Specializing in Natural Hair Cutting for Men & Women Appointments only Telephone 942-4391 BILL'S BAR-B-QUE 115 N.Graham St Chapel Hill -Ph. 942-4623 Delivery Service Box Dinners O Bar-B-QueRibs O Chopped Bar-B-Que O Chicken O Seafood Sandwiches tv-v-aII1' 1 t ', 110- jwwtt! He was the one thai really impressed me when we played them last year." "The quarlerba eking wasn't as strong either." Kelley continued, "but of the two thai did play I thought Vidnovic was belter. I thought he was quicker and moved belter. "lie just needs a lillle more ex perienee." Coach Jones, however, had reservations about trying to compare Klise and Vidnovic with Paul Miller, last year's signal caller. "Miller was an old head." Jones said, "he was a real veteran quarterback. I think it would be unfair lo compare them to Miller. I thought they both did play a good game, it's just that they need some more expei ience." Barty Smith, who was less than full strength due to an illness :nd consequently gained only 27 yards in five carries, rated the Tar Heel defense as inferior to last year's unit. "They're weaker in the linebacker spots," Smith said, "and the pass rush isn't nearly as good as it was last year. I definitely think we could have beat them. We just made too many mistakes and got some tough breaks." The Richmond squad was agreed in admitting that one of their biggest problems was getting started. In the opening minutes of the game the Spiders seemed entirely outclassed as the Tar Virginia wasn't the only team to unveil an improved offense, however, with both State and Maryland providing glimpses of brilliance moving the ball. The showings offset each other, though, as State faltered -near the end and allowed the Terps to knot the score at 24-all. There was some consolation for State and the 31,000 Wolfpack followers assembled in bland Carter Stadium. With Willie Burden and Charlie Young breaking through the middle and around end, and with Bruce Shaw repeatedly filling the air lanes. State amassed 466 total yards in a long-awaited show of strength. JThe .oUier. foutACC teams were guilty, , of exercises in mediocrity: - Wake Forest burst into a quick 13-0 lead and appeared headed for an easy win over 20-point underdog Davidson. The Wildcats unleashed John Webel on the ground and quarterback Scotty Shipp's passing in the second quarter, however, with the Deacons lucky to finally escape a mere six points ahead at 26-20. Duke shocked 71,000 Alabamians in Birmingham by trailing the powerful Crimson Tide by only two points at halftime. As so often happens when an ACC team meets a national power, the 405 W. Franklin St. Chapel Hill, N.C. YMfEFt Sun.-Mon.-Tues. Features 1-3-5-7-9 I I f THE MlRISCH fXi'; . " . PRODUCTION V - 1 COMPANY ' I LEE V Eaa'r '"'"!'' J Heels scored the first two limes they had the ball. With I 1 :20 remaining in the first period the visitors were down l4-) and apparently out of the game. From thai point on, however, Richmond out -scored Carolina 18-14, including a 184) edge in the second half. "I jus I wish we could have gotten started earlier." said Harry Knight, one of the two quarterbacks Richmond used in the game. "I think we would have made it a better game. It was just that we were really nervous at first and it took us a while to gel going." Knight alternated the entire game with starter Dave Yount and both quarterbacks improved increasingly as the game went on. At halftime Knight had completed only three of ten passes and Yount one of three but in the second half. Knight completed three of four passes and Yount was good for three completions in eight attempts. "I don't mind alternating," Knight admitted. "As long as I get lo play. We were both in and out most of the time so it wasn't like going into the game cold." Knight was responsible for the Spider's biggest offensive play of the day late in the game when he connected with tailback Weldon FJwards for a 6l) yard touchdown pass. It was Knight's second touchdown pass of the game, the first coming on a similar play in the third quarter. loser Blue Devils wilted after the break and allowed "Bear" Bryant's chargers lo surge into a 34-1 2 win. - Clemson was picked second in the conference pre-season, but the Tigers' showing Saturday cast grave doubts on their chances. Clemson's offense managed only 13 points against the military academy, but there was solace in their defense holding Citadel scoreless. - Carolina failed to impress their demanding followers, but a 28-18 win over Richmond is still better than losing. Mediocrity or not. the ACC can now face the second week of the season proud owners of a 4-1 mark against outside competition. Although- the-valiber- of opposition was far fpom- good, the record is not only comforting but manages to provide just enough room for hope. : 1:35-3:25-5:15 7:05-8:35 I! before, so hs bi with more, on 8 btztid newesse mm. BUTTERFMES ABE FREE GOLDE HhWM GwrlLOT od mtroduCng 6 weeks in Chapel Hi! SHOWS 2:00-5:15-8:00 Attention ooocooooooooooooooooocoooooooooooooooooooocoooooooooooooc Still On Sale Thru. Thursday, Sept. 14, 1372 Meal Plan Pick 'Em Up Now At: The Director's Office Chase Cafeteria oooo&ocooeoocoocoooooooocooooooooc ' V V r - m i 'Ml I - i -(' tit ,r I , Tailback Billy Hite crashes through a Richmond defender for Carolina's fourth touchdown Saturday afternoon as teammate Ken Taylor takes a fist in the face from Richmond's Pat Mahoney. Tin 8 Week in the Feature Case : v i o die i 5 a -cJ '-pznrt.p h let. . Fragile and scare items, that seldom get displayed, includ ing The North Carolina Book let, Our Living and Our Dead, the Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Society and any in dividual paaphlets. Not in the display, but avail able on request, Coaf$ierate pamphlets, and 18th Century Im prints. THE OLD BOOK CORNER .IMMM l"'l'.!AK MM I I . .('iiSiU . iA V t - M MNl . I ' t ' . i. M II Hi! 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