The Detroit tribune., 1963-08-24
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Fall Drills

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TALLAHASSEE - The Flor.
ida Ann University Rattlers. de-
tending small college champions,
will report for fall drills. Mon.
day. August 20. The Rattlers
will hold two sessions a day
until classes begin on Septem-
bcr g. They o.,n here against
Lincoln University on Scptem.
bcr %.
We have sought fhe agile,
mobile, and hostile players for
our SO squad, including fresh.
men" qvipped Jake Gather. the
head football coach.
We are planning 10 hit more
10 the outside and increase our
passing," he added.
\ few new plays were put in
during spring training. I he
guards will pull and shuttle
Guards George Bowen and Rudy
Ovens are fast and will fit into
the new attack.
Dcsnon and Oats are top de-
fcnSivc men. Halfback Bob Hayes,
the 81 world record holder,
will be- the heart of the Rottlsra
running attack. iIalfback Cllaf-
lie Ward will be a tough man
10 halt Quarterback Jim Tul-
lis viii be the key TO the Of.
Tense He's an accurate passer,
receptive runner, and good
puntcr.
The men behind the Rattlers'
success will figure greatly FLANK
men. benson, Oats, Robinson and
Jenkins have already been men
toned Tackle Emmett Gamble
IS the most improved player on
the line and the best lineman
IN spring training. Dave Daniels
Is back after sitting out season.
Owen Mckay is headed for anoth-
er good year. Johnny Holmes
Is moving over from guard where
he played as a frost last cam
palgn Freddie Woodson is en-
lering the picture for the first
time after being red-shirtcd last
fall.
The guards should be more
stable this season. Sam Fitzger-
aid should have a good season.
Robert Brown is ready and al.
ways dependable. Clarence White
mas two letters. hTe position IT.
SELF has speed, weight, and depth.
Charlie Billings is being car
rled as a guard, but he may be
shifted TO center by the opener
against Lincoln in September
Hes transfer student with
good ability.
Archie Williams is still the
Top center. Walt Higsmith and
John ID. Kelly should help make
'he position sound. II looks bet
Ter this fall than it has since
years ago.
Sophomore. Willie Powell and
senior Rufus Stephens could re-
lniorce the quarterback position.
iulliS and Ernie Hart compose a
good one-two punch.
Hayes and Ward, as has been
stated, may provide a lot of
hrllls from the halfback spots.
BOD Paremore's speed and pow
T VIII be missed. Carlton Coop
er and Bobby Felts looked good
~ spots last fall and in spring
training.
Bruce wilkins and Freddie
MILLER are the only returning
At iullback. Hewitt Dixon will
Oe hard to replace.
Great things are expected from
!unlor John Brown, who is still
'Voklng for his first letter. The
suorlage at this position may
tunity.
COMPLETE 80 SCHEDULE
,, SEPTEMBER - %, Lincoln
e, University, Tallahassee; OCTO-
prk - 5. Benedict College, Co
"'um0bia, SC; 10, Morris Brown
S;oliege, Tallahassee (homecom-
msl' mgr 26, Tennessee All State
University, Nashville. Tenn; NO
'nMbER - 2, Central State Coli
se, Tampa: o. North Carolina
,S ~' College, Greensboro, NC;
w. w. southern University. Talla-
ILassee; %, Bethune- Goodman Col
", Sse' Tallahassee; 30. Texas South
npcu,ni mn University, jacksonville; and
,n~NEMBER - Ia, Orange Bios
S'n s classic in Miami. All home
salneS will haoin M 0.o0 m m