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APPLY AT: 2102 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH (In Target's Parking Lot) EOF Page 6D The Battalion Monday, August 30,1993 Position Profiles Three times the talent at tailbad By David Winder The Battalion □ i Three talented tailbacks, one football. One tailback broken in the mold of Barry Sanders (Greg Hill), a darter-dasher type runner with the ability to elude defender after defender. Another, a Roger Craig clone (Rodney Thomas), who lives by the rule of never being taken down by one guy. The third a combination of the two (Leeland McElroy), who, like Emmit Smith, never lets anyone get a solid shot at him. Since only one tailback is usu ally used at a time, keeping these players on the side would be a drawback. But offensive coordi nator Bob Toledo said there is a way to capitalize on the talent. "It's hard for one of those guys to go through a whole game be cause we give (the ball) to them so much," Toledo said. "The tailback carries the ball a lot in our offense, so we try to spell (rest) them be cause they're all quality backs. "We're trying to utilize them in different formations so we can get two or three of them in the game at the same time." Getting enough carries for Hill and Thomas last year was not a problem as the two led the nation with 2,195 yards combined. Twice in 1992 both Hill and Thomas ran for over 100 yards in the same game. "We had a lot of yardage on the ground because we have such a good rotation," Thomas said. "We were going in there, running the ball and doing the job. 1 think that's one of the things that allows us to win games." McElroy will also help the Ag gies win games this year but not always at running back. "I'm working at several differ ent positions to get into the game so I can get the ball," McElroy said. "I'm going to be playing re ceiver, running back and return kickoffs. I would rather be play ing running back, but all these dif ferent positions I'm having to learn will help me as an athlete." Quarterback Corey Pullig said he is just happy to see McElroy in the maroon and white. Top 10 Reasons You Should Visit BRAZOS COMMUNITY CHURCH (born July 31, 1993) 10. You’ll be in good company- we are all sinners in need of the grace of God. 9. We will (as The Lord provides) be using drums, keyboards, & guitars just like Whitney Houston. 8. You could meet someone you do not know but might want to spend the rest of your life with. 7. The preacher is an Ex- Longhorn- come see if he can speak complete sentences. 6. It will give you something impressive to write home about. 5. Our God is a Rush! 4. It’s a cheap date (unless you are a tither). 4. (TIE) You might learn some new song to stump your friends when you play "Name That Tune." 3. You will probably experience the presence of God. 2. You can worship The Lord-HE IS WORTHY! 1. We are created to have a meaningful Love relationship with God- Come see How! Brazos Community Church Rock Praire Elementary School Meets Sat. nights 7:00pm Sunday services begin Oct. 10 at 10:30am ca// Dr. Larry Smith, Pastor 260-1922 for more information. Monday, Aug Seco By Julie The Just about A&M defensi hit you with experience th years past. The Aggies maturity thai their secondai players and will not let down. Defensive Walters said 1 the talent, cc determinatior "Wrecking Cr "The big th overcoming t ence," Walter: Kyle Bumctt/THE Battalion Redshirt freshman running back Leeland McElroy high-steps his way through a rope drill. McElroy joins juniors Greg Hill and Rodney Thomas in theTexas A&M backfield this season. "I played against him in high school so I know what he can do when you get the ball to him," Pullig said. "He's going to be tough on opposing defenses. I'm real anxious to see what he can do when I get the ball to him." This year Pullig will be getting the ball to the running backs even more as the A&M offense opens up. "I think (Quarterback) coach (Gary) Kubiak has done a great job in developing they're pass- catching skills," Toledo said. "I don't think we've caught the ball real well out of the backfieldij the past, we've worked harden becoming better receivers. "My feeling is that they'refc best runners on the team so d< just hand it to them, throw! them." Playing behind an experiences front line will also contributels success of the Aggie runninj game "Anytime you see runninj backs in the pros or in college am they're called great, they got th way because of their often sis line," Thomas said. "I think running backs that's oneofth lot of ability, things that we've got to recogni: thing is we dc is that we're not alone in there's guys up front. I believ games are won in trenches and think the reason we have such, great offense is on the successo: our offensive line." Hill, Thomas and McElroy also have the blocking of fullbacks Detron Smith and Cliff Groce. "Cliff and Detron are both sol id backs," Thomas said. "Thei have a lot of common sensed game, a lot of knowledge." Hill said that learning fn each other is another key to three back success. "The thing that makes us gt is when we come in3 we hi great people to learn from,” said. "I lived around the cornet from Darren Lewis for a long so I followed in his footsteps I nior high, to high school then to A&M. So everything I learned from him I passed on to the oth ers. "Guys like Rodney and Lee land are always willing toleami learn from them and theylearr from me," Hill said. After all the great linebackers A&M has produced over years. Hill said he feels thatthf Aggies should also be recognized for their backfield. "Running Back Universityis something we should be known as for the next couple of years,’ Hill said. "We've had Darren Lewis, Greg Hill, Rodney Thomas and now Leeland McElroy. Who ever they bring in next year,I'm pretty sure is going to be a great running back." Three talented running backs, one defensive nightmare. experience t group had." The two p by the departi Patrick Bate: Derrick Frazie by Junior Wh ens, respectb and Mickens limited playi: never started : Walters sa the two have vantage becav er started, h< perform well. "Going intc tie different a: ing a back-u "When you'r don't have th sure and nen have as a start "But they forward to it : have confic play well." Mickens, a an added dis Line brings plenty of experience to offense By Nick Georgandis The Battalion Senior offensive guard Tyler Harrison (55) watches intently as junior guard John Richard (79) fires off the ball in a pass blocking drill. tIMPACT 774-1222 Simplicity! 1. Dial Free Number 2. Enter 4-Digit Code 3. Have Fun! Bossier ChrysLr-Dodge-Jeep-Eagle Time and Temp 1000 VMA Inc. 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If you would like a free IMPACT calling card, call IMPACT and enter " 1010" or call VMA at 776-2233. BECOME INFORMED TODAY! Despite the loss of all-South west (Conference guard John El lisor, A&M's offensive line is one of the most experienced in recent history. Of the five lineman, four are returning seniors, including guard Tyler Harrison, center Chris Dausin and tackles Dexter Wesley and Jason Mathews. Offensive line coach Mike Sherman said the players' indi viduality helps contribute to their success as team leaders. "Each one has certain character istics of leadership. Tyler Harrison does it in a quiet way, Chris Dausin does it in a very verbose way, Dor ter Wesley and Jason Mathews, a combination of both ways, so Hook at them all as leaders." Stepping into the big hole cre ated by Ellisor's graduationis Calvin Collins, a 6-foot-3 , 285- pound red-shirt freshman. Collins was originally recruit ed to play center for the Aggies, but A&M head coach R.C Slocum said that Collins' talents made him an essential addition the line. "We decided Calvin was one of the five best lineman on the team," Slocum said, "so it wash our best interest to move him to guard. He is a natural center, we needed him on the field." Another player the coaches are eager to see log some playing time is true freshman Chris Ruhman, 6-foot-6, 282-pound lineman frorr Nimitz High School in Houston Ruhman was considered the num ber one offensive lineman in Texas last season and was a consensus high school All-American. Perhaps the greatest asset to the offensive line is the abundance c exceptional running backs. Adding highly touted redshh freshman Leeland McElroy to the duo of Greg Hill and Rodnej Thomas makes the lineman's p that much easier. "With backs like that, you casj miss a block and they will si make the play and makeyo ! look good/ Collins said, "h] lineman, you can't ask for mnc’ more." With the four senior starters/ coaches and players are expect^ big things from the line and freT the offensive unit as a whole. Dausin said that with the tea r they have this year, they're read 1 ing for the top. "Of course, our biggest goal for a national championship- Dausin said. Front By D Last seas glared on f American li Buckley. But eats to the League. Now in th lights, the lir by Steve Sole an emerging features thre defensive en Eric Englar Lance Teiche Defensix Davie said 1 •Solari will f path while c some forme greats. "Steve S< Marcus Buck John Roper "He's the o that can do tl Solari's te quite impres