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

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THE ISLANDER EARL FOSTER Fourth Year Center Earl has worked faithfully for four years and has obtained a rewrd of which 'he may well be proud. He was an accurate passer andkcoulrl be depended upon for good steady wor . DOUGLASS HAYMAN Third Year Half Back Dougie is one of our fastest backs. When he gets the ball he can step off ten yards be- fore the Opponents know the pass has been made. This is Dougie's last year with us. EDWARD KEISS Third Year Center Ed could always be depended upon to get the ball to the backs. On defense he simply rocked 'em on both sides of the line. When Ed tackled, they stopped. FRANK TRACY Third Year End Tracy is an end who left his mark every time he tackled. He goes in and spills the runner before he gets started. He is fast and never hesitant. MERRILL YOUELL Third Year Tackle Silkie could be depended upon to make a hole whenever it was needed. He displayed the Zebra spirit especially on the defense by laying them low on his side of the line. THOMAS J. TAYLOR First Year End T. J. is a fast and clever end. He is fast under punts and can grab passes anywhere. On the defense he shows spirit and determi- nation that does not fail to get results. KENNETH McCALLUM First Year Tackle Mac combines the right spirit with the right tactics. His favorite trick is to slip through and throw backfield men for a loss. See you next year. Mac. ROBERT RASMUSSEN First Year Guard Bob puts the fight in football. He opens the big places for the backfield, and makes things safe on his side of the line on the de- fense. You too, next year, Bob. HAROLD WILLIAMS First Year Full Back Speck's policy is rock 'em and sock 'em. In the Central City game he had their back field men completely cowed the entire game. We expect great things of Speck next year. 9 1928

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THE ISLANDER HOBART UHLS Coach Hob has learned football from some of the best coaches of the country including' Henry, who is considered highly among those of the Missouri Valley Conference. In addition he has attended the best coach- ing schools, one of which was Zuppkefs. It took real courage and skill to organize as much new material as presented itself this year. Hob had them. He had the assistance of Pat Donophin and Ernie Franks whose knowledge of football made them valuable to the team. CAPTAIN MERLE HAYNES Fourth Year Full Back Spain is our tripple threat man. His punts were further and more consistent than those of any other of the conference. Spain stood Well above the average player both on the defense and the offense. He has guided the team with great efficiency and has Won the admiration of his team- mates. His place will indeed be hard to fill next year. 1928

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THE ISLANDER M2 ELMER SCHEEL Second Year Guard Dmgei s chief prowess was in opening holes ln the line of the defense. His tact in break- ing through and blocking points caused his opponents not the least of their worries. DONALD STARR Second Year Half Back Don is the man to whom you have to translate the words, give up. He is in the thick of every play, is a very consistent player and a deadly tackler. AMOS CHAPMAN First Year Full Back Chappie was a hard and effective line plunger for when he hit something had to give way somewhere. Opponents always kept a suspicious eye on him. Watch for Chap- man next year. PAUL MORRIS Third Year End Paul is an end who could snag 21 pass from any position if he could as much as touch the ball. He is a strong defense man and not at all slow in the offense. CLAUDE BUELL Second Year Quarterback Buell is an accurate passer and si clover quarterback. His head is by no means thc least. part of his football equipment. and his motto is, keep them guessing. ROBERT MANLEY First Year Full Back Manley is as clever a ball carrier as G. I. has had for some time. His specialty is a combination of superior judgment and fore- sight. We want Manley next year. Captain-Elect PAUL NITZEL Third Year Tackle Nitz was one who kept the old Zebra fight through to the final whistle. His greatest sport was to see how hard he would crack a hack. On tackle around plays he certainly swung round in admirable fashion. IGECT-91928