The Howard Payne College Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, September 3, 1971 Page: 4 of 6
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Texas Digital Newspaper Program and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the Howard Payne University Library.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
m m I* 11
. £ - rfWa -
fi«| h *■ M Iff|
IIM^iM
■■Kiy^KfsH
•SWl
.
■&#
fllW
> . *-;
THE YELLOW JACKET. September 3. 1971 Page 4
Br FRANK RANKIN
AS THE FRENZY of registration and new classes begins
to settle down to a normal routine, there is one element of
campus life that continues to gain enthusiasm and spirit. Serv-
ing as the mainstay of the college social system for the fall
term, the electric event of the season, and the national sport
for fast moving America, football is rushing at HPC almost un-
noticed toward opening day kickoff September 11 against the
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs in Brownwood.
College football, a reason to attend college for some, adds
to the life of all who through his ivy-covered campus walk. None
can ignore the "tension in the. air," the oneness of the student
body, nor the excitement and thrill that erupts with an ex-
cursion of his Alma Maer onto the gridiron.
For the students of institutions that produce the huge and
powerful big 10 teams to the supporters of the smallest and
most obscure conferences, the magic appeal exists as strongly
as all other aspects of higher education.
JACKETS MAKE EFFORT
The first culmination of the dedicated efforts of coaches
and players is just around the corner for the Paynesmen. The
Jackets will field an experienced, inspired eleven under the
stern hand of Coach James Cameron. The year promises to be
a continuation of the HPC athletic superiority initiated last
year for the '70s.
Field general Ronnie Colliflower will direct the team that
returns 27 lettermen from last season's veterans of an exciting
brand of football. Back and in top form for his job at fullback
his 6' 2", 205 pound Bobby Hammer. T. J. Ozbun appears ready
to step into the shoes of Danny Ehle.
Seven offensive starters will lead an inspired, rejuvenated
Yellow Jacket point scoring machine. Such stalwarts as all-
Conference Gil Gore and three-year fetterman Bill Lambert
stand out as able leaders of a good offensive team.
Defensively, the Jackets boast veteran Ken Sanders at end.
Daymun White should well live up to his role as the Jackets'
monster man, and experienced Steve Watson is back at roving
linebacker. Randy Adair has recovered from a broken leg to
resume his safety position, and hopefully will again lead the
LSC in punting.
Stand by. Brush up. Be prepared to make the scene Sep-
tember 11. It ought- to be a good one.
For After-game Refreshment
507 W. Commerce
Next to Commerce Square
Under New Management N
Call Ahead lor Quicker Service — 646-9873
* HOLIDAY INK *
PARENTS OF HPC STUDENTS WELCOME
Make This Your Home
Away From Home
FINEST DINING IN BROWNWOOD
FLARE BOTTOM PARTS
PERMANENT PRESS
Now only $4 - $7
ERNEST MORRIS
MEN'S WEAfi
315 CENTER
Set for LSC
The 1971 Yellow Jackets
continue to polish up for what
may well turn out to be the
best season in recent history
for Howard Payne. A changed
offensive plan, a strengthened
coaching staff, and a host of
returning lettermen all add up
to bright prospects for this
year's footballers.
Head Coach James Cameron
promises a "definitely more
complicated, wide open of-
fense" than the Jackets used
last season. The Paynesmen
will shift this season to a pow-
er "I" and pro-set formation.
Coach Cameron adds that this
year's team will rely much
more on the forward pass.
The Jackets are in great
NO. 1 SIGNAL CALLER
Bonnie Colliflower talks
over the game plan with
student coach and for-
mer HPC quarterback
David Pratt. The Weath-
erford sophomore is in
his second year as Jack-
et field boss. (Photo by
Johnny Curtis)
shape to do ust that. The
quarterbacking chores are
handled by Ronnie Colliflow-
er, (6*, 185), an able conductor
of the HPC squad. Last sea-
son, the sophomore from
Weatherford made his LSC
debut by completing 49 of
163 passes, and providing
HPC opponents with a healthy
running threat. Colliflower
was the Jackets' second lead-
ing rusher, chalking up 639
yards for the season.
Colliflower is backed up by
Gary Hill, at 6'4" and 205
pounds. The Hurst senior is
considered an excellent pass-
er, with good speed and ball
handling ability. Dennis Peel
sparkled during early work-
outs, and freshman Jack Ryan
of Whitney, with great poten-
tial, adds tremendous depts
to the Jacket quarterbacking
staff. .
Colliflower will throw to
some of the best hands to
suit up for the Jackets in re-
cent years. L. J. Clayton,
(6'2", 173) will start at split
end for the Yellow Jackets.
The Fort Worth sophomore
has tremendous speed and will
add the long ball threat to
the team. Bill Lambert, (6'1",
215) three-year letterman, is
the Jackets' tight end. Pete
Chesney. (6', 220), sophomore,
also figures, heavily in the
Jacket plans at tight end.
Flashy Alex Williams, (5'11",
170) has speed and elusive-
ness. He led the LSC in kick-
off and punt returns. The
junior may be the man to
watch as he explosive Jacket
pass-oriented offense rambles
through the LSC.
Handling the ball carrying
chores for the rejuvinated
Paynemen will be Bobby
Hammer, Charles Louis, T. J.
Ozbun and John Scott. A
wealth of freshman talent
adds depth to the Jacket
backfield.
Hammer, the (6'2", 205) sen-
ior is back in his usual good
form. His big number 31
Action '71
WINCHELL'S
D0NDTS
"America's
Favorite
Donuts"
Open 24 Hours
808 Main
HPC
Sports
WHEN YOUR HEART SPEAKS OF LOVE
DON'T STUTTER — SEND FLOWERS
DAVIS FLORAL CO.
646-9595
On Fisk between Campus and Richardson Hall
We Wire Flowers
11
should give HPC, opponents
much to be concerned about
as the fullback romps through
LSC defenses. Charles Louis,
(6'3", 185) will serve at tail-
back, and is expected to de-
velop into one of the more
outstanding Jacket backfield-
ers. T. J. Ozbun, recovering
from a knee injury in the
spring, will also play at tail-
back where the junior alter-
nated last year. John Scott
(6', 173) junior, will play at
wingback.
The offensive line for the
Jackets will consist of John
Barton at center, Mike Mur-
phy and Gil Gore at guards,
with Ken Muse and Mark
Bachtel at tackles. Robert
Wright, Charles King and
Mike Fuller add weight to the
Yellow Jacket offensive line.
Defensively, the Yellow
Jackets will feature Ken Sand-
ers, <6'2", 215) senior. Sand-
ers has already made all con-
ference at defensive end, and
is probably the best pro pros-
pect on the team. Obie Rock-
well, (6'2", 200) from Mc-
Kinney, should start at the
other end. At left tackle will
be Ernest Hubert, (511", 235)
along with Harold Bryant,
(5'11", 220).
Monster - man Daymun
White, (6'4", 215) of Loving-
ton, N. M., will beef up the
HPC defensive backfield. Rov-
er Steve Watson, (5'11", 173)
will be aided by linebackers
Robert Woods and Fred White.
This devastating duo features
Woods at 6'3" and 240 pounds,
while White is 6'1" and 205
pounds.
Carl Cannon, (5'11", 180)
will team up with Edward
Robinson, (6', 180) at the half-
backing slots. This pair is ex-
pected to provide opposing
quarterbacks with plenty of
woe as they strengthen the
HPC pass defense.
Rounding out the Payne de-
fense will be Randy Adairr
who returns in good form aft-
er suffering a broken leg last
season. The 6', 180 pound jun-
ior also serves as punter for
the Jackets, and led the LSC
in punting average until side-
lined by the injury.
A well balanced coaching
staff will direct the Paynemen
for 1971. Head Coach James
Cameron is in his fourth year
at HPC, and is ably assisted
by Dean Slay ton and Wayne,
Rathke. Coach Slayton serves
as the defensive specialist,
while Coach Rathke is the of-
fensive mentor.
Overall, the Jackets return-
27 lettermen, with seven of-
fensive and nine defensive-
starters. The HPC gridders;
have probably the best chance
in many a year to capture the
LSC championship. As the
Paynemen polish up for the'
coming season, this winning
philosophy dominates the ath-
letic regions of Howard Paynes*
College.
CHICKEN
on the
RUN
CHICKEN — FISH
SHRIMP
We Appreciate Your
Business
Ph. 646-1546 1520 Austin
m
#
§
ji M ' v
" Hff
lli
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Matching Search Results
View two places within this issue that match your search.Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
The Howard Payne College Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, September 3, 1971, newspaper, September 3, 1971; Brownwood, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth128672/m1/4/?q=music: accessed June 20, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Howard Payne University Library.