Grand Island College - Islander Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

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ERNEST FRANK Coach of the Zebras-1925 t'Ernie is a Nebraska product. The fact that hc knows the game is 1'e- cognized by those who watch his coaching. The season of '25 saw few men back at G. 1. C. who had played col- lege football and yet, somehow, Er- nie trained his new material and turned out fast and clean players, who comprised a team which was to be reckoned with in the State Con- ference. It mattered little whether the boys were losing or winning for they had caught the spirit of football frmm their coach and their interest in the game was awakened by him. The time and attention which 'tErnie has given those who battled for G. I. C. during the season of '25 is greatly appreciated. BEN HITES Captain-1925 Second Year. Weight 165. R. E. Ben, or Papa Hites, was looked up to by the rest of the squad as an ideal football player. His greatest ability lay in receiving passes from the halves and going down upon punts. He tackled as the ball was re- ceived. His return to G. I. C. in the fall is awaited eagerly.

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CHARLIE FOSTER Third Year. Weight 165. R. H. This is Bixen's third year on the team. He has played hard and steady W-a sure ground gainer and hard hit- ter. We hope Chick will be romp- ing on Cowley's meadow next year for he is a consistent player, an asset to the team. ED SMITH Second Year. Weight 210. R. G. Snotky was one of the hardest fighting guards in the state. His great ability was in stopping line punts and in opening holes for the speedy backs to dash through. We are glad that Snooky has two more years with the Zebras. MERLE HAYNES Second Year. Weight 165. L. H. F. B. Ducky was one of our best half- backs. His educated toe often booted the ball out of danger. When an ex- tra yard was needed, he made it. Spain Haynes promises a few tricks for next season. EARL FOSTER Second Year. Weight 155. Lf E. Foster was one of the most de- pendable ends on the team. His great ability was on the defense. Those long end runs were stopped and the oppon- ents thrown for a loss. A Zebra es- sential to next fall's squad. WILLIAM MCGRATH First Year. Weight 155. Center. Bill was a veteran at the game after a few appearances on the grid- iron. He was in every play and many times he would break through and throw the play for a loss. Bill has one more year. We are looking for- ward with eagerness to his return in the fall.