Former Red Raider Embrey’s Jewelry We Specialize In Aggrie Rings. Diamonds Set— Sizing— Reoxidizing— All types watch/jewelry Repair Aggie Charge Accounts 9-5:30 846-5816 ALLEN Oldsmobile Cadillac SALES - SERVICE “Where satisfaction is standard equipment" 2401 Texas Ave. 823-8002 Bellard appoints Wilson Offensive coordinator East 29th -St. Warehoixse STISI. 29th Street Town ft. Co-u.T*tryCenter Bryarij Tex as •S* ^ A^o PiRS Tir iW*! 59 ! “^Z uss ^V/^oc 0p£^ ^Ioh Oiru S^f I O -to (o pm b95-45'll By ROBERT CESSNA Staff Sports Writer Even though football season is behind us, A&M Head Coach Emory Bellard is looking towards next season. On Saturday Bellard announced the hiring of Tom Wilson as A&M’s new offensive coordinator and quar terback coach. Wilson who played four years at Texas Tech had been an assistant coach at his alma mater the past nine years. Wilson replaces Ben Hurt, Aggie offensive coordinator this past year who left to take the head football coaching job at Middle Tennessee State. On Saturday Wilson was intro duced to the local press. At the time of the press conference Wilson had not talked with Bellard to any great extent and could not answer some of the more pressing questions the fans wish to know. “I’m glad to be here,” was Wilson’s first comments about A&M. “It’s the only place in the country to be, I can’t wait to get after it,” he added. The Wilson philosophy of football is very direct and to the point. “Move the football and score and don’t put pressure on the defense with turnovers,” he said. Many people have speculated that the Aggie offense next year will be a pure wishbone and one repor ter asked Wilson what was his ex perience with the wishbone. ‘T’ve never worked with the wishbone but have nothing against the wish bone,” answered Wilson. Wilson’s experience has been with the multiple offense approach and this might be the direction the Aggie offense takes. To begin to familiarize Wilson with the quarterbacks, he has begun looking at films. He could not say anything about the quarterback situation with the limited know ledge he possesses. “I know who they are,” was the extent of his comments. One thing that has amazed the former Raider is Aggie spirit. “Peo- Aggies bus to Rice to open SWC season BY TONY GALLUCCI Staff Sports Writer It’s the best versus the worst to night at Autry court in Houston. The Aggies leading the conference at 8-4 (and make no mistake, the Ags have played good teams this year) will visit Rice to battle the ailing Owls now 3-9 and trailing the league. The Ags are one game ahead of the Red Raiders who own a 7-5 re cord. The two are the only confer- KTAM (1240 on A.M. radio) will begin pregame broadcast at 7:20 p.m. Game begins at 7:30. ence teams with a winning record, Houston included. Baylor leads the conference in league play on the basis of a one point win over Rice, Saturday, the only league game played thus far this season. The 74-73 loss was disappointing for Rice who led most of the way. Many of the Owl’s losses have been close and they have played good teams. They beat Houston Baptist who has also had problems but is still tough. They played California within 10 points and lost to Pan American by only two. They lost to Houston by 21 and Aggie coach Shelby Metcalf, A&M’s lead bas ketball coach, was impressed. “They weren’t intimidated at all, and they broke Houston’s press as slick as anybody I’ve seen. I know they will be tough,” said Metcalf. Don’t be fooled though. The Ags lost to Houston by 20, but it was a bad night. And Rice looked like creamed corn soaked in sour mash against Baylor. They should have trounced the Bears. Looking ahead, the Ags should have little trouble with them and should start the con ference race on top. Starting for the Ags will be seniors John Thornton, Jerry Mercer and Mike Floyd and the Ags two leading scorers, juniors Barry Davis at 14.2 and Sonny Parker at 15.5. pie have stayed behind them (A&M) even in a losing year. The support is unbelievable. ” Of course we can only wait and see what effect Wilson has on the A&M offense. But it has been said that a team only reflects its coach and if that’s the case A&M is in good shape. Wilson exhibited leadership qual ities early in his life as he was cap tain and most valuable player on both his football and basketball teams in high school. He was the Raider’s starting quar terback his junior and senior years, 1964 and 1965, and still holds the school’s career passing record. He completed 241 of 413 passes for 2,932 yards and 23 touchdowns with a 58.4 completion percentage. Wil son played in the Sun Bowl in 1964 and the Gator and Hula Bowls in 1965. Wilson immediately joined Coach J.T. King’s staff at Tech and coached the quarterbacks five years under King and four under Carlen. This included the 1973 team that was 11-1 with quarterback Joe Barnes being drafted by the Na tional Football League Chicago Bears. Bellard said A&M’s offensive staff will have Donnie Wigginton coach ing the running backs. Chuck Moser the receivers and scout team, Dan LaGrasta the line, and Bob Stanley assistant line coach. THE BATTALION Page 7 TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1975 CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION Each Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.—Holy Eucharist and Supper Wednesdays, 12:00 noon—Bible Study Thursdays, 6:30 a.m.—Holy Eucharist and Breakfast EPISCOPAL STUDENT CENTER 904-906 Jersey Street (Southern Boundary of Campus) 846-1726 Father James T. Moore Chaplain TOM WILSON <] i> 1 (' WELCOME DAE It /I 1 ) ( ( dElfe 1 25"/o 11 p * y ■ i n * ©IFF 1 ! j or,T i evl1 / 1 ’ TjcW body) £Kcjli5}| ' Sam TTanStSco shirt works Sweet ba6\/xrme 1 \ qotc^a covere d ) / > 50>1o off , W ,_ ) I <> 1 ( The. 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