Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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'3': .v L Ruth ',...I.L.I.ln.ut:f-'Li A .r.a -.s Captured in one of his many tackles, Terry Flannigan, sen- ior, downs a Northeastern Oklahoma State University player. Flannigan set a new record of 165 tackles for the season. 188 Football 2v x1 Crusaders drop their consecutive 1- 10 season Next for the Crusaders was Langston University and Homecoming. Even the crown- ing of the queen didn't help as Langston won its first game of the year, 21-8. Collins made it back-to-back weeks as he rumbled 90 yards for his second kickoff touchdown of the year. Also enjoying a fine game was Mike Back, senior defensive back, who intercept- ed two passes. With a record of one win and- six losses, the Crusaders just hoped to stay close to their next opponent, the number two team in the nation tDiv. D - Northeastern Oklahoma. Playing their best game of the year, the Crusaders almost upset the Redmen, only to lose 29-28 when a last-second field goal attempt failed. Evangel had a season high 445 total yards offense. Leading the way was senior running Howard Tripp Danny Duvall, senior, finds a wall of Missouri-Rolla players instead of an open field. Duvall rushed for 447 net yards. back Doug Durham, his 38 carries for 247 yards, plus a bolting 85-yard touchdown run, set three new school records. Olivet Nazarene was EC's next game, and the team saw its record fall to 1-7 as it lost 23-13 to another team it was favored to beat. Next was Central State tOklahomay and they added further injury with their 44-20 win. Game number ten was against the Central Missouri State Mules. They did no wrong and Evangel did no right, in one of the worst defeats of the year, 40-7. The Missouri Southern Lions of Joplin, Missouri were Evangel's opposition for the last game of the year. They easily handed Evangel their tenth loss by a 45-21 scOre. The bright spot for Evangel in the game was Terry Flannigan, Not all the action happens on the field. Coaches Paul Burgard and Dave Mewborne worked to keep the offense gaining yards and the defense protecting the goal. senior linebacker, who amas- sed 23 total tackles, adding to his new school record of 165 tackles. This broke the old record of 155 set by himself in 1979. Flannigan finished his career with 600 tackles. Post season Iaurels from NAIA, District 16 were award- ed to Flannigan. He received a position on the first-team defense as well as fourth place on the aII-American nomina- tion ballot. Also making first team was senior offensive center, Clint Gabbard. Second team honors went to Phil Martin, senior offensive guard, and Back, senior defen- sive back. Receiving honorable men- tion were Reggie Brock, sen- ior linebacker, Phil Leyno, and Mark Metcalf, sophomore defensive lineman. e e l.on Flippa Howard Tripp Players from all directions pile up during one of Missouri-Rolla's punts. The Miners defeated the Crusaders 40-20 after a close 24-20 first-half.

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While Phil Martin, senior, studies, his wife, JoAnn, relaxes with a blanket and a magazine. The Martins spent many evenings like this during the football season. 1 90 Football Feature. Through playing the field Players' wives settle do wn to school, job, home hile most girls sat Waround and dreamed of dating a football player, a few were at home cooking, washing, cleaning, and doing the many other house-wife activities for their football player. These girls were pretty special people, for not many could handle the loneliness and frustration that comes with being married to any varsity- sport player. Theresa Flannigan, wife of senior Terry Flannigan, spent much time at home with their two sons of four years and one year. She said, I get tired of being at home all day with the kids. It's lonely eating supper with the kids all the time. Finances were a major concern since the athletes don't have time to work. John Picolo's wife, BronWyn, for example, worked as the PlacementwAlumni office se- cretary to help their budget. Away games brought the Tom Quick IoAnn Martin, wife of Phil Martin, senior, talks with one of their many acquaintances. Mrs. Martin did Phil's typing for classes, as well as the usual housewife duties. I greatest loneliness. Although the wives went to the away games, they couldn't spend much time with their hus- bands. Friendships were estab- lished with each other because they shared common circum- stances and feelings. Being married to an ath- lete did have its bright spots. Shirley Drury, junior, wife of senior Rod Drury, said I like to see him play. I can tell if he is doing good. Mrs. Flannigan commented, I enjoy being married to someone as good as Terry is. The season was discouraging when I see how hard he works. AnnMarie Rigby, wife of senior Charlie Rigby, ex- plained that she experienced more growing than prestige or glory. I'l learned what a foot- ball player really goes through. The players get physically and mentally tired because there's a lot of work involved, said Mrs. Rigby. It has taught me how to really understand, not to be selfish. Mrs. Drury stated she enjoyed the ministry of the team most. The prayer meet- ings, the concern of the coaches and players for each other, and the rallies were an important part of the cru- saders' teams. Watching Rod grow in relationships has helped me, she said. The discovery that athletes are just like everyone else may destroy the dreams of some girls. For wives, however, it is just another part of the hectic schedule they must work around in order to spend time with their husbands. e Tom Quid: i