Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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History repeats itself Crusaders drop their consecutive 1- 10 season istory repeated itself as H the Evangel Crusaders football team dropped its second consecutive 1-10 record in its brief, four year existancie. According to Assistant Head Coach Paul Burgard, The schedule really didn't play a big part in us having a losing season. ' The combined records of Evangel's opponents, however, was an astonishing 64-37-5, a .634 winning percentage. Bur- gard further added, The real problem is we're just not used to winning. Also, we have a total lack of confidence. We have a new group of young players, and they're excited to play and win. . V The Crusaders opened the season on September 6 at the University of Central Arkansas. One of the starting quarterbacks for the Crusaders, Ted Borgstadt, so- phomore, looks for an open receiver. Borgstadt completed four touchdown passes in six games. Howard Tripp I Little did anyone know that Central Arkansas' 55-17 pounding would be its first win along the way to a perfect 9-0 season, as well as the number one ranking in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics tNAIAl Division I. Things weren't all bad for Evangel, however. Senior Eric Collins started the season with 206 kickoff-return yards, a school record, as well as a national record for a single game. Also providing a bright spot was a record 41 yard field goal set by Dave Johnson, sophomore. Evangel, however, re- bounded the following week by getting its first, and last, victory at Fayette, Missouri, by blasting the Central Methodist Eagles 28-7. The top player for Evangel was Ted Borgstadt, sophomore quarterback. He threw 12 passes, completing 6 for 118 yards and two touch- downs. The team then traveled to .the host team. Collins contin- Missouri Western hoping to improve its record. Some costly errors, however, led to a heartbreaking 21-31 loss. Senior Danny Duvall, enjoying his finest game of the season, rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns. As a team, the Crusaders rushed for 279 yards, but it wasn't enough. After playing on the road for its opening three games, Evangel returned for its first home game against Missouri- Rolla on September 27. At halftime, Evangel was still in it, 24-20, but Rolla continued to roll, and eventually won, going away 40-20. The lone highlight for Evangel was the play by Charlie Rigby, senior wide receiver, who caught six passes for 100 yards. Evangel, highly favored against Friends University in Wichita, were upset 19-13 by Outnumbered by Central Methodist players, Ted Borg- stadt, sophomore, strains for a few more yards. Evangel picked up its only win, 28-7. ued his outstanding season with an 85 yard touchdown kickoff return. h ValVAldrich '0 Crusader Tommy loftin, fresh- man, prepares to meet a Missouri-Rolla Miner. Loftin came from Glendale, Arizona, as one of the new recruits for the Crusaders. ' 1930 Football 17 Central Arkansas 55 28 Central Methodist 7 13 Missouri Western 28 20 Missouri-Rolla 40 13 Friends University 19 8 Langston University 21 28 Northeast Oklahoma 29 13 Olive! Nazarene 23 20 Central State toklahoma 44 7 Central Missouri 40 21 Missouri Southern 45 Football 1 87