Image provided by: Texas A&M University
About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 6, 1974)
Page 8 THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1974 Reserve running hack shines in 20-10 win Honore saves Ags from calling on ‘12th Man’ By TONY GALLUCCI Staff Sports Writer Once upon a time there were rumors that the Aggies would not have a chance to win the conference in 1974 because they lacked depth at running back. Well folks, bur)' those rumors, Jerry Honore is here. Head coach Emory Bellard, after Honore led the Ags to a 20-10 win over tough Arkansas, said “He came in and did an outstanding job. I just don t know what we’d have done without the crazy son of a gun. ” And so it was as Honore came into the game to play the longest period of his college career, racking up 131 yards on 19 carries in the process. Honore entered the game with four minutes remaining in the first quarter after Skip Walker reinjured his ankle. As the game progressed, running back after running back left injured and Honore took up the slack. Besides gaining over 100 yards, Honore scored both of the Aggies touchdowns in the game including a 60 yard blast in the third quarter to put the Ags in the lead for good. Honore’s major performance to date was punctuated by his charac teristic extra effort style. Some coaches have indicated that Honore was too slow in getting to the line to execute the wishbone-type offense. Honore however proved that his extra effort would counteract his slowness more than adequately. His long run was especially noteworthy as he twisted and spun, eluding the grasp of several tacklers on his way to the endzone. To Honore the biggest thrill of the game was the first touchdown. “It was really a thrill to score my first varsity touchdown, said Honore. He played scout team for two years, and felt he did his job in that capac ity. “1 just wanted to contribute. If the team held the other team to less than they were supposed to, then I felt I did my job. Dan La Grasta, offensive line coach, “kept urging me on,” said Honore. "He told me, ‘When you get in just do the best you can!’ ” The senior with 4.7 speed is as much involved with A&M as a school and the world around him as he is with football. “I love this school, said Honore. “It’s done a lot for me. I love the people here. He has developed a tradition with the basketball team stemming from his freshman friendship with hoops- ter Cedric Joseph. “Ced and I be came real good friends and I tried to follow the basketball team,’’ said Honore. The custom started when Honore attended the Bluebonnet classic in Houston as a freshman and coach Shelby Metcalf invited him to eat with the team. It has become a trad ition and Honore has become somewhat of a mascot. As for his impact on the basketball team? “I yell at Cedric a lot, he said. Honore is a sociology major and plans to venture deeper into it after he graduates. He is currently active with the local probation department in their troubled children program. Meanwhile, Honore has been moved up to the No. 2 fullback spot final three games as an Aggie. wanted to play, to play well and his parents con ( n * s H,NN '' 11 PHonore plays |jk e l behind Bucky Sams and is likely to Two and possibly three of his pre- make his parents proud of him. He pride it s because t u \ \\» u \\ ui mg against A i kansas, he will not see quite a bit more action in his sent goals have come true. He played and played very well and if to come to the in gnnu o st t nm no n filled. USDA Choice isn’t just a name Jerry Honore breaks for 60 yard TD against Arkansas. (Photo by Chris Svatek) It’s every FedMart shopper’s assurance that her beef cuts meet rigid specifica tions set by the U.S. Department of Agri culture. These grading specifications determine tenderness, juiciness and flavor. USDA Choice is the best grade readily available to consumers. (USDA Prime is rated higher, but the small supply is limited mainly to restaurants.) So, to be sure of superior quality in your beef cuts—shop for the USDA Choice label. Every FedMart shopper does— and you’ll pay less at FedMart for this top quality! USDA Choice Small End Beef Rib Roast $1.19 lb. Ribs Attached Fryer Breasts 79<t lb. Save on meat at FedMart. All beef cuts are USDA Choice Ground Beef, Regular 690 it> Porterhouse Steak, Beef Loin $1.69 it>. Sirloin Steak, Beef Loin $1.39 ib Tip Steak, Beef Round $1.69 m Rump Roast, Beef Round $1.19 ib. Beef for Stew $1.19* Pork Rib Chops, Center Cut $1 -49 ib. Pork Spareribs, Small Sizes $1.09 ib. The Consumer’s Friend Since 1954 FedMart Family Savings Centers 701 University Drive East (at Tarrow St.), College Station Store Hours: M-F 10:30-9:00 Sat. 9:30-6:00 Sun Closed