Eastern Oregon University - Mountaineer Yearbook (La Grande, OR)

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Gene McKinney and Sam Clack were the only two players that did any pass¬ ing during the 1959 football season. Gene attempted 34 passes in 6 games and completed 9 to gain a total of 67 yards. Sam attempted 2 passes in one game but none were completed. INDIVIDUAL PASSING OFFENSE Above: Jim Neece, junior guard from Prineville, played his third year for EOC Mounties and was considered to be an aggressive player. He played defensive end but was experienced in all the line positions. Below: Bill Mc- Cadden, junior center from Cambridge, Idaho, was slowed down part of the season with an injury but was a de¬ pendable snap man. Above Center: Jack Wood, senior halfback from Elgin, was the only four year member of the squad. He played defensive linebacker and was aggressive and smart. Although he was injured through half of the season, he was a credit to the ball club and a good student. A, Jj 3 't Above: Daryl Corey, junior guard from Stanfield was a determined block¬ er with fine football mind. He played to the full potential despite his lack of size and was considered very depend able and a fine student. Below: Bob Smith, junior center from Inverness, Miss., was a steady performer in any line position. He played offense and defense equally well. i

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John Willmarth, junior fullback from La Grande, was captain of the team and was capable of playing any position. He was an outstanding punter and kicker, a hard runner, a deadly tackier and made all-conference linebacker. John is also an outstanding student on the honor roll. The biggest member of the football team was Bob Salter, a sophomore from lone. Bob played tackle and made all¬ conference this year. He was fast and quick for his size and was strong on both offense and defense. Bob is attending school on an academic scholarship. Sam Clack, sophomore halfback from Union, was an outstanding defensive half¬ back and linebacker. He was tough and aggressive at all times and was better than average in running. Sam made the second team all-conference for two years. INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE Willmarth played in 7 games, made 49 plays, rushed 97 yards for a game average of 13.85. Williams played in 4 games, made 40 plays, rushed 226 yards for an average of 56.5. Whiteley played in 9 games, made 64 plays, rushed 184 yards for an average of 20.44 per game. McKinney played in 6 games, made 54 plays, rushed 40 yards for an average of 17.83 per game. Clack played in 7 games, made 62 plays, rushed 143 yards for an average of 20.42 per game. Holt played one game, made 2 plays, .rushed 3 yards for an average of 3.00 yards per game. Larson played in 4 games, made 25 plays, rushed 66 yards for an average i of 16.00 per game. Becker played in 2 ; games, made 4 plays, rushed 12 yards | for an average of 6.00 per game. 1 1 1

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INDIVIDUAL PASS RECEIVING Miller in 5 games caught 5 passes to gain 53 yards for a game average of 10.6. Williams in 4 gam6s caught 4 passes to gain 9.25 yards per game. Hughbanks in 4 games caught 4 passes to gain 7 yards for a game average of 1.75. Clack caught 6 passes in 7 games making a total gain of 41 yards and an average of 5.78 per game. Clark caught 1 pass in 1 game gaining 11 yards for an average of 11 yards per game. Bagnall in one game caught one pass to gain 9 yards for an average of 9 yards per game. Above: Ron Robinson, freshman guard from Union, was a strong punter and kick-off man. He was hindered by an injury part of the season but still was fast and aggressive and is definite all-conference material. Below: Dean Whitely, sophomore fullback from Athena, was a real hard runner with good speed. He was the workhorse of the offensive backfield and always good for yardage. Above Center: Jerry Williams, soph¬ omore halfback from La Grande had an average of 5 yards per carry. He was an outstanding runner in confer¬ ence but was out with injury after two games. He had good speed, size, and was a determined player. Above: Ray Porter, freshman tackle from Pilot Rock, was very outstanding as defensive linesman. He was aggres¬ sive and tough and had a terrific potential for a freshman. Below: Gene McKinney, junior quarterback from Union, was a good runner and a po- tential passer. He learned his new position rapidly having played full- back before and had an above average punting ability.