Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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Fifty men reported for practice in late August with eighteen freshmen join- ing the Warrior ranks. Youth dominated Head Coach Don Watchorn's Warriors, with only four seniors returning to bolster the lineup. Midland had a rebuilding year, ending the season with a disappointing 1-6-2 record. The Warriors finished last in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with an 0-4-1 slate, al- though the gridders were fourth in total rushing and fifth in total de- fense on the conference charts. In individual conference statistics, Mike Pirtle grabbed fourth position in passing, Bob Oakely captured sixth place in rushing, Bill Porter cinched number two spots for kickoff returns and punting while Frank Ricciardelli was fourth in pass interceptions. Julius Harrell, Jim Lewis, Doug Muehlig and Bill Porter attained All- NIAC seats. Muehlig also made All- District 11 NIAC and the Omaha World Herald Nebraska Small College Team. Harrell was voted Most Valua- ble Player by his teammates and was presented a trophy by M-Club. FOOTBALL Top: Warrior linemen do their pre-game warm-ups before the Westmar game. Above: Larry Holmes is the completion end of a Mike Pirtle pass. 132

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Left: Midland freshman Dave Olson pulls away from Concordia's Dean Grages. Below: Midland's top runner, Ron Hankcl, matches strides with Concordia's All- American Dan Cloeter.

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