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il 11 ! raqe i** i ruz c3Mi iml-iwim WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1976 I '1 I I Dickey will start . i : , By PAUL McGRATH Texas A&M Coach Emory Bol lard announced yesterday that freshman halfbacks Curtis Dickey and David Brothers will start in the Aggies’ Southwest Conference opener with the University of Hous ton. “They both did a good job last week,” Bellard said. “Curtis per formed the best of all of our halfbacks against Kansas State as far as blocking and running the ball.” Dickey is the Aggies’ second leading rusher behind fullback George Woodard with 95 yards in 13 car ries. Brothers has 33 yards in six carries. Bellard added that this does not mean that Darrell Smith and Adger Armstrong, the pair who started the first two games, will not see action. On the quarterback situation, Bellard has named David Shipman to start against the Cougars. David Walker, who guided A&M to 404 yards total offense against Kansas State after Shipman failed to pro duce any spark, will be ready if called upon said Bellard. “The two Davids have an unusual relationship in respect for one another,” Bellard explained. “They both want to do a good job. They both are good enough to make a contribution to the team. We re going to play both of our quarter backs because we think they both play.” He added that he had no set rotational system in mind for the two quarterbacks. Bellard’s main concern at present is Coach Bill Yeoman’s Houston Cougars. MAUCH GETS AROUND MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gene Mauch, manager of the Minnesota Twins, certainly has seen baseball in more cities than many people. He came up as a major league rookie in fielder with the 1944 Brooklyn Dodgers. Since then he has been connected with eight other teams. Mauch also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Boston Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. NEARLY NEW THRIFT SHOP 711 S. Main Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Quality clothes at bargain prices. 779-1731 Lottye Sosolik Mary Jane Mistovich “Houston has a very talented squad of football players,” he said. “They can score from anywhere on the field at any point in time. “Defensively we will be severely tested. They are more explosive and have more horses (than the Aggies’ first two opponents). Houston puts a great deal of pres sure on the defensive perimeters said Bellard, and consequently does the same to the middle of the de fense. The Cougars gained 329 yards in a losing effort against Florida last week, proving they can move the ball. However, the UH defense was ebarrassed for 615 yards by the op position. “Houston met a combination of things against Florida who has a lot of talented people and they’re real deep. They got a couple of early scores and the game got out of hand real quick.” Bellard said. He cast a warning lest anyone be lulled into a false sense of security by the Coogs 49-14 loss to the Gators. “Losing is never a benefit. But, Florida doesn’t play Houston this week, it will be Texas A&M’” he said, adding that he expects the Cougars will be emotionally charged for their SWC home opener. Officials are expecting a capacity crowd of 70,000 in Rice Stadium this Saturday. The Aggies are 6-5-3 versus Houston with the last meeting going to A&M by a 10-7 verdict in 1965. A bit of irony is connected with Bel lard and Houston at another time and another place. ^UcTKehgic-^BnWu/in BUSINESS COLLEGE Inquire About Our Term Starting September 28 Phone 822-6423 or 822-2368 While a University of Texas assis tant he devised the Wishbone of fense and the first experimentation with his brainchild came against the Cougars in the memorable 20-20 game in 1968. Houston’s defensive strategist for that game, coinciden tally, was Melvin Robertson, now defensive co-ordinator at A&M. During Bellard’s coaching career San Angelo Central to state honors, one of his pupils was Gary “Moon” Mullins. Mullins later quarter- backed the Cougars to national prominencein the early ’70’s. The Aggies are virtually injury- free as they prepare for the Cougars. Defensive tackle Jimmy Dean has a slight hamstring pull and Woodard has a bruised thigh, but both are expected to start. Quarter back Keith Baker, still recovering from an appendectomy, will not suit up, although he has been running plays during the weekly practice sessions. Somethin’ epecial iejooking tonight. Country cookin’ for the whole family — after 5. Tuesdays: Chicken ’n dumplings served in a crock, with plenty of cornbread for soppin’ Wednesdays: j/i BBQ chicken plus beans, potato salad, pickle, onion and Texas toast Every Night: Choice steaks, cooked to per fection, served with Texas toast, a baked potato (or roastin’ ear) and a salad of your fixin’. 3 C BAH-B-DUE Open 11 to 9:00 every day except Monday across the tracks/nearly downtown Bryan WHAT’S REALLY HAPPE ON CAMPUS? Bringing you up to date on the wonderful world of higher education, the October issue of PLAYBOY features our ever-popular Campus-Action Chart, showing where the collegiate fun is (and isn’t) these days. Plus our 1976 Student Poll on current student attitudes and behavior, guaranteed to knock you right off your preconceived notions. Pi.Ayitiw PLAYBOYQ. On Sale Now KSP ***«<•? Outta my way! George Woodard plows through a gaping hole against Kansas men will need their best game Saturday, as the Ags travelto State, while Curtis Dickey looks for someone to block. Both Houston to play the Cougars. Offensive line gains consistency MEW wine Ping |te for I just By MARLA GAMMON Dennis Swilley and Company have made a trademark for them selves.. .consistency at the offensive line positions. Swilley has played every position on the line in his three years at A&M and he knows that in order for the offense to look good the line must do their part. “We know what we’ve gotta do,” he said. “If the offense is going to look good the offensive line has got to do their part.” The line has steadily improved the past two years and Swilley feels this year the can do they’re job more efficiently. “Last year started taking some of the pressure off but week after week we didn’t play on the same level, we weren’t consistent. People really got on our case about that, he said. “In the spring the line worked real hard, and now we re a lot closer this year than last year.” Swilley began playing football in grade shcool and played through junior high. After junior high he quit and didn’t play again until his senior year in high school. “I figured if everyone else could so could I,” he said. Some small colleges had con tacted him and then an A&M coach called and offered him a scholarship. “It really surprised me, Swilley said. “I didn’t even know where A&M was. I’d heard so many Aggie jokes I figured A&M was the last place in the world I’d go to school. Despite the jokes Swilley decided to come to A&M for a good reason. “If you looked ahead you could see A&M was going to have a good team,” he said. Swilley is from Arkansas and is one of many Aggies who is looking forward to this years game with the Razorbacks. “I look forward to going up there because down here I don’t know too many people,” he said. “The people I go to school with are about the only people I know. “It feels different to know you re playing in front of a lot of people who really know you and have been around you. Maybe you 11 try a little harder.” Texas is the pre-season favorite to win the conference champi but Swilley feels the Aggies will in the thick of it for a simplei “This years’ team is more sell execution and running all thej right, ” he said. “This year ever)! is dedicated to doing thingsrijili every play. When youdotli| you’re gonna have a better teai think we have a better team year than last year. It’sacli hunch of guys. IVhen lies ba< Jhis re triplet ok [hat, jWhei at in a Swilley would like toplavp football if he gets the chance. I he’ll come hack to A&M andp degree in architecture. “I hope to play pro ball. If Id the chance I’ll go out and given I’ve got. If I don’t make it IT 1 back and finish my school," t,” th ster si hater i “Athle as ma arts p, the) frehan Last year for Kyle Field diamond panic lent in: The Texas A&M baseball team began fall workouts last week and are busily preparing for the 1977 baseball season. The Southwest Conference allows each baseball team to work out 20 times in a 30 day period in the fall and Coach Tom Chandler and his team are taking advantage of it. “The real purpose in the fall is that we place a great deal of em phasis on instruction ” Chandler said. “We teach a lot of fundamen tals.” The Aggies are allowed to play 16 intra-squad games but SWC rules prohibit games with other schools. According to Chandler the intra squad games give the coaches a chance to look at some of the younger players. The Aggies have played in the Mid-West regionals of the NCAA tournament the last two years. Last year the Ags lost to the University of Arizona in the regional finals. Arizona eventually won the national championship. Next spring will be the last season for the Aggies to play in Kyle Field. “In 1978 we will move into our new baseball facility on the West Campus,” Chandler said. “It will be one of the outstanding ball parks in the nation. This will mark the end of historic, old antiquated Kyle Field. ” The Aggies return 10 letterman from last year’s team which had a 40-13 record. The Aggies loe| were great however in that C dler must replace his entire stai pitching staff. “We return quite a fewveien players," he said, “but obviously pitching losses were tremendous] “The hoys are working hard! want to carry on our fine tradition at A&M.” — Marla Gan* Get into some great pants! TOP DRAWER Culpepper Plaza <£la Petite sAcademp of Jan Jones Hammond 3406 South College Ave. Bryan, Texas 77801 713/823-8626 WEST LOOP LADIES CLINIC 2909 West Loop South Houston, Texas 713-622-2170 • Termination of Pregnancy • Free Pregnancy Testing 1 MANOR EAST MALL MON, THURS, FRI 10:00-8:30 TUES, WED, SAT 10:00-6:00 Largest Selection of Levi's® in Town! Levi's' Student Denim Big Bells 16 This jean is specifically made for waist sizes 26 thru 30. Just right for the guy or gal who needs a slimmer Levi's® jean. 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