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

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Opponents Carroll Co. Giles Co. Geo. Wythe Lord Botetout Christiansburg Narrows Galax Blacksburg Radford Fort ChisweU Record 2-8 Buff ' s Defeat Pioneers in Final Game, Seniors Go Out Winners Scooting outside, Lewis Stuart picks up needed yardage against Christ- iansburg. After snagging a pass, Allen Stuart heads downfield with Ervin Martin running interference. “Even though out record wasn ' t that good, one has to give the team a lot of credit. Also, having to shuffle players around and use inexperience beacuse of injuries can really upset a season. Scott Surbaugh 13

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Buffs Smother Carroll in Opener 21-0 Good downfield blocking springs Lewis Stuart for 22 yards in opening game against Carroll County. The Varsity began the season with high hopes. The Buffs were overpowering in the first game beating Carroll County 21-0. But as the season progressed, it became appa- rent that frequent injuries would prove fatal to a team with a shortage of active players. Faced with dwindling numbers and ever present injuries, the Buffs de- pended on spirit and a “never say die” at- titude to keep them in every ball game. Coach Raines had this to say about the team and season. “This year ' s football team displayed the kind of character, de- termination and pride I was proud to be associated with. They got themselves ' up ' each game each week to the very close of the season. Because of this attitude, the members of the team were able to be in contention in every game. “The 1975 Buff Football Team can be characterized as having determination, scrappiness, ability and hustle. They maintained the ' will to win ' in periods of adversity. Barring injury, the team could have had a winning season. They possessed a prime ingredient of success, ' spirit ' . ' ' Dan Surface Buff ' s third TD scored by Allen Stuart on a 47 yard bomb from Bink Tolbert. Ervin Martin intercepts Cavalier pass setting up the second TD. 12

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The Baby Buffs suffered defeats in all but one game and scored in only two. The team did not lack hustle and spirit, only players. With only seventeen players, substitutions were not frequent, thus players played hard, and hit hard but got little rest and victory was seldom theirs. Jimmy Vest receives a pitchout in behind Buff blocking. The team really stuck everyone we played. Coach Winfred Beale Floyd 0 Giles 0 Radford 0 Galax 0 Christiansburg 8 Fort Chiswell 0 Carroll Co. 8 Blacksburg 0 George Wythe 0 Narrows Flelp is on the way as Jeff Beckner Stops an opposing back. Seated: Gerald Gardner, Mgr. Jimmy Vest, Carl Stafford, Tommy Royal, Mgr. Kneeling: Johnny Radford, Alan Belcher, Jeff Link, Andy Atkins, Jeff Conner, Timmy Vest, Ken Juff, David Baker, Mgr. Standing: Coach Winfred Beale, Glenn Tolbert, Terry Thompson, Danny Bain, Steve Farmer, Mike Willis, Larry Goad, Gare Caveness, Jeff Beckner. 14