University of Arkansas Monticello - Boll Weevil Yearbook (Monticello, AR)

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Benjie Timmons and Rodney Franklin teamed up against UCA for an 83-yard touchdown pass and that represents the longest touch- down pass and longest pass from scrimmage. Donald Harris and John Tatum set a couple of single-game records on defense with Harris returning an interception 81 yards for a touchdown against Tarleton State while Tatum’s 98-yard touchdown jaunt set a new record for the longest fumble return. Four players set new season records and two eclipsed career marks. Danny Barker broke the record for most points-after-touch- down (21) and snapped his season record of most field goals with seven. Michael Kindle tied the season record for most interceptions with eight while Clay Humphries became the best kick returner with a 19.8-yard average. Beavers set both season and career records for most tackles. His 188 tackles broke the season record and ran his career mark to 592, also UAM'’s best. Alexander finished as the AIC’s fifth-place runner with 729 yards and put his career rushing mark at 3,165 yards. He also broke the most rushing attempts mark with a total of 686 over his four years. Eight team records fell, including season marks for most first downs (160), most rushing attempts (675), and most interceptions (23). Among the single-game records were most rushing attempts (74), most rushing yards (497) and most total offense (566). The Weevils might not have accomplished its goal against confer- ence foes, but UAM certainly had a most productive season. One that will not be forgotten. Benjie Timmons aims over the head of a UCA defender. RECORDS DURING SEASON ob Weevil defenders put pressure on Southwestern quarter- back. Terry Alexander strides for yardage on almost-clear ground. Athletics 175

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Espie Moore lends a helping hand on the sideline. fe BOLL WEEVILS AMASS 24 Despite the fifth-place finish in the AIC, the Boll Weevils were listed as the third best offensive team with a school record of 3,434 yards, a 312.2 average per outing. UAM’s represented defense yielded just 211.1 yards a contest, and that figure was at the top of the league statistics. UAM placed two players on the first team all-conference squad, had eight others selected to the second team with five players receiving honorable mention. In addition, three were chosen to All-American teams. Melvin Beavers and Steve Mullins were picked to the first team defensive team. Beavers, who totaled a record 188 tackles his senior season, also received honorable mention All-American from the NAIA and both players received all-district honors. — Terry Alexander and Art Kaufman were chosen to the AIC second team as well as the Churchman'’s All-American football squad. Also selected to the conference second team were Kenny Hunt, Danny Barker, Jim McKinney, Eddie Scherm, Tom Farmer and Donald Harris. Those receiving honorable mention were John Tatum, Dennis Canova, Teodis Ingram, Clay Humphries and Mi- chael Kindle. : Jerry Bingham put his name in the record books by snapping four previous marks. The junior from Bastrop broke the single- game rushing record with his 261-yard effort against Southwest- ern and at the same time equalled the UAM record for most touchdowns (four) and most points scored (24) in a single game. He also owns the longest run from scrimmage with the 98-yard romp against Southern Arkansas. Rodney Franklin zips through UCA defenders. 180 Athletics

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Through a lot of Bans Werk = the UAM coaching staff direct-— ed the Boll Weevils to their best record in eleven years. Cre goes to Harold Tilley, coach; Johnny Hooks, defe sive coordinator; Paul Rogers, defensive line; John Rollins, of- fensive line. : Coach Hooks goes over the defensive assignments on the sidelines. ee Cb ine Sate hs airs he 59 ect Ow Front Row: Roderick Reed, H.M. Poole, Benny Bogan, George Shelton, Greg McKinney, Hani Hashem, Jim McKinney, Happy Grayson, Anthony Fulgham, Rod Mills, Rodney Franklin, Ronnie Anderson, Donald Harris, Clay Humphries, Terry Alexander, Sonny Ward, Ricky Cole, Matt Cannon. Second Row: Julius Bradley, Philander Kirk, Dennis Canova, Eddie Scherm, Tony Calandro, Benji Timmons, Ricky Austin, Ray Curry, Michael Jones, Craig McMillian, Bobby Fowler, Derrick Smith, Reginald Spurs, Carnell Williams, Bart Clark, Walter Jiner, Mike Flannagan, Gary Clark, Ronald Anderson. Third Row: Michael Harris, Chris Smith, James Rich- ardson, John Tatum, Kenny Hunt, Melvin Beavers, Paul Pitts, Ronald 176 Athletics ee eo aes bed Maranni, Jerry Bingham, Keith Barger, Jay Hughes, Steve McColloch, Lloyd Oxner, Marty Cavin, Richard Terry, Danny Martin, Anthony Lucky. Fourth Row: Alfred Harrell, Greg McNerlin, Tommy King, Towny Mosely, Andy VanHorn, Eddie Cates, David Eubanks, James Randall, Jerry Ed- wards, Nakita Young, Calvin Warren, Varnell Battle, Woodrow Covington, Danny Barker, Benji Pearce, Tom Farm er. Fifth Row: Harold Tilley, Head Coach; Johnny Hooks, John Rollins, Paul Rogers, Mike Hogue, Art Kauf- man, Steve Mullins, Alan Alford, Eddie Leonard, Theodis Engram, Billy Dunn, Phil Marsh, James Hogue, Larry Ashcraft, Ricky Scogins, Fred Gould.