Tuesday, November 24, 1964
College Station, Texas
Page 7
TOMMY MEEKS
DAN McILHANY
COACH FOLDBERG
Aggies, Steers
Clash Thursday
In Grid Classic
By LANI PRESSWOOD
Sports Editor
The Aggies invade Austin Thursday for the annual
Thanksgiving Day classic against the nationally-ranked
Texas Longhorns.
This will be the 71st renewal of the Southwest Con
ference’s most historic rivalry. Texas has captured 48 of
the games, including the last seven.
The two squads bring exactly opposite records into the
contest. The Cadets are 1-8 while the Steers have compiled
an 8-1 slate.
A&M would like nothing better than to blemish the
Longhorn record before their Orange Bowl date on New
Year’s Day. It could happen if history repeats itself.
The last time Texas accepted an Orange Bowl bid was
1948. The 0-9 Aggies stunned the high-flying Steers with
a 14-14 deadlock to tarnish the lustre on the Longhorn
season.
The oddsmakers have made Texas the overwhelming
favorite to triumph in Thursday’s duel. The Maroons have
riddled the odds three of the past five encounters, only to
see their effort fall short on the scoreboard.
Aggie Coach Hank Foldberg has scared rival mentor
Darrell Royal to within an inch of his national rating during
his past two Turkey Day shots at Texas. In both games
the Ags carried a lead into the final stanza, only to see it
melt into futility.
Last year’s tilt came close to being the conference’s
all-time upset. The No. 1 Steers were forced to summon
every resource at their disposal to pull it out, 15-13.
There will be a different setting for this year’s battle.
The site has been moved from Kyle Field to Austin, where
a sellout crowd of 65,000 is assured.
The host school will feature several performers being
acclaimed for individual honors. The offensive kingpin is
tailback Ernie Koy, the conference’s leading scorer and
fourth leading rusher. Tommy Nobis is a likely bet for
several All-American teams at linebacker.
Foldberg is optimistic but respectful as he contemplates
facing these two standouts and their Orange-clad buddies.
“Injuries have caused them some line problems, but
they’re a solid ball club,’’ says the Cadet taskmaster. “They
have (Phil) Harris and (Harold) Phillip returning. That
Koy really makes an impression on you at running back.
“I also think this Kristynik kid is underrated at quarter
back and Nobis is a great linebacker. We were pleased to
play Texas a close game last year,” he continued.” “We
play to win each year.”
Foldberg will have swift signal-caller Eddie McKaughan
at full strength for Thursday’s epic. The prime offensive
threat for the Ags missed the Rice tilt because of a knee
infection.
BILLY UZZELL
JAMES DRENNAN
RAY GENE HINZE
Of McKaughan, Foldberg says, “Eddie has lived up to
the brand of a good quarterback—he moves his ball club.”
Two other Aggies who have provided yeoman service
this season have been elected season captains by their team
mates. Nose guard Ronney Moore and offensive end John
Brotherton were selected by their colleagues last week.
This contest, year in and year out one of the nation’s
most colorful and exciting football spectacles, will not be
nationally televised. Viewers in Houston and Austin will
be the only ones able to see the clash at home.
The Texas game is annually the supreme challenge to
the Twelfth Man. The world’s largest bonfire will be burned
Tuesday night on the A&M Campus as the symbol of the
eternal Aggie desire for victory.
RONNEY MOORE
BUDGIE FORD
ANDY OVERTON
Senior Gridmen
Finish Careers
Against Texas
Fifteen seniors end their college careers Thursday
against Texas. This game will mark their last appearance
in an Aggie uniform.
Yancy Bounds is a 215-pound offensive guard from
Deadwood, Texas. He is a two-year letterman and was a
starting guard last season. Bounds is a history major. He
was a three sport star in high school.
John Brotherton is a 212-pound offensive end from
Mineola. He has started the last two seasons and has won
two varsity letters. Brotherton was All-East Texas in high
school. Is a P.E. major. A&M’s leading pass receiver this
season.
James Drennan is a 194-pound defensive end from
Hooks. Is a two-year letterman. Was second team all-state
in high school. Is majoring in architecture. Has started
nearly every game this season.
Bobby Evans is a 220-pound offensive tackle from
Thorndale. Lettered as a sophomore but did not play the
last two seasons. Was Class A shot put champion for three
years. Is an agriculture major.
Budgie Ford is a 186-pound offensive fullback from
Taylor. Led Aggie rushers last season at halfback. Has
won two varsity letters. Was a high school All-American.
Is majoring in marketing.
Ray Gene Hinze is a 221-pound defensive tackle from
LaVega. Has been a two-year starter and has won two
varsity letters. Was a four sport standout in high school.
Is a P.E. major.
Dan Mcllhany is a 190-pound quarterback. Has won
two varsity letters. Began year as starting Aggie quarter
back but was sidelined by an injury in Arkansas game. Ran
a kickoff back 103 yards once against Tech. Is in Veteri
nary College.
Ronney Moore is a 218-pound defensive guard from
Brownwood. He and Brotherton are season captains. Two-
year starter. Made Houston Post All-SWC last season.
Former all-stater. Is majoring in business.
Tommy Meeks is a 175-pound offensive halfback from
Bryan. Has won two varsity letters. Made first team 4A
All-State his senior year in high school. Called “T-Bird”
by his teammates. Is a business major.
Andy Overton is a 186-pound offensive center from
Palestine. Has lettered one year. Played guard in high
school where he was President of Junior and Senior class.
Has been hampered by injury this season. Is a management
major.
Mike Pitman is a 165-pound defensive halfback from
Dallas Adamson. Has been a three-year starter for the
Aggies. A strong candidate for All-SWC. Was All-City in
high school. Is majoring in business.
Melvin Simmons is a 212-pound defensive tackle from
Odessa Has won two varsity letters. Was SWC Sophomore-
of-the-Year two seasons ago. Was a super All-Stater in
high school. Has been slowed by injuries. Is a business
major.
Billy Uzzell is a 183-pound offensive end from Eagle
Lake. Lettered last year after transferring from Wichita.
Starred in basketball as well as football in high school.
Was shifted from the backfield for this season. A math
major.
Waylon Ward is a 224-pound offensive tackle from
Mount Pleasant. Came out without a scholarship and worked
his way up to starting position last year. Active in campus
activities. Is a history and English major.
Jim Willenborg is a 191-pound safety from Clifton.
Shifted from quarterback, where he was a high school All-
Stater. Is an accounting major recently named to “Who’s
Who.” Annually plays best game against Texas.
JOHN BROTHERTON
WAYLON WARD
YANCY BOUNDS
MIKE PITMAN
JIM WILLENBORG