Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

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Tough Buffaloes Dillard Reynolds and Mike Nolen stifle the Radford runner. In perfect step, quarterback Bruce Mannon and mascot Mike Bishop run onto field. Hampered by injuries and by a lack of experience, tbe Buffaloes bad a disappionting season with a record of 1-9-1. Only twelve players returned from last year and of these only four had any real playing experi- ence. Early in the season Allan Stuart was injured followed by Steve Surbaugh, Matt Stiles, and Danny Boothe. Dispite these handicaps, the team was a good one. They got it all together on that memorable night of Oct. 11 and upset highly favored Narrows. In the game against the Green Wave, the Buffs showed what teamwork, and de- i termination can accomplish. They played the game the way it should be played. Bruce Mannon threw three touchdown passes in that game alone. The first completed field goal in New River District was kicked by Dillard Reynolds and we came away with a score higher than any we had previously scored in New River games. Season records were broken by Robert Weeks while Bruce Mannon fell just one short of breaking a record with 9 touch- down passes. These feats show that even discouraged Buffaloes don’t quit. Defense and offense were led respectively by Nathan Phillips and Bruce Mannon. Dedication and determination were strong hut we couldn’t get the scores on the board. Six se- niors leave the team this year. Twenty one players return. They have profitted much from their playing experiences this year and next year holds prom- ise. Buffs Travel Hard Road “We had at one time a promising team hut it was halted due to inju- ries and lack of confidence.” Nathan Phillips 19

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“School support was fantastic, and we, as members of the team, really appreci- ated it.” Rosemary Spangler One coach, two managers and eleven girls willfully gave their time in hours of practice. Every member should be recongnized individually for her effort and talent, but junior Kathy Quesen- berry and newcomer Rosemary Spangler were the outstanding scorers. Captain Janet Agee, and co-captain Anita Grim did a fine job of leading the team to their 2-7 record with the guidance of Coach Sandy Mills. It was a stormy year for the Buffaloes. The loss of five out- standing seniors last year was a handicap. Midway through the season, Kathy Quesenberry frac- tured an arm. Many of our girls were beginners, but everyone sacrificed to make ’74 a good season. Almost overpowered, Janet Agee tries to give the ball to teammate Anita Grim. Manager Loretta Simpkins appears to be praying for victory as Teresa Nester puts down another score. The referee calls another jump as a Christiansburg player falls to the floor. 18

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Frustration— The Buff’s Story After taking handoff, Buffalo back is smothered by opposing defense. Floyd 7 Blacksburg Opponent 36 13 Christiansburg 13 6 Carroll 12 21 Narrows 23 14 Fort Chiswell 30 7 Radford 42 6 Giles 12 0 Wythe 14 0 Lord Botetourt 28 0 Galax 43 “Football is a game of collisions and I love to see those collisions.” Coach Shull Together in victory and defeat — Coach Winfred Beale, Coach Buddy Shull and Coach Kenneth Raines. 20