Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Trojans incorporate triple option offense this year With the return of several outstanding lettermen, many felt that the 1972 grid cam- paign might be the year Tay- lor would regain some of its lost football supremacy. Unfor- tunately a lack of proven talent at the skill positions seemed to stifle the Trojans and their new triple option offense. They finished third in conference play at 3-2-2 and 3-4-2 overall. Head Coach Nelson Gould provides defensive signal caller Deni McBrier with instructions. All-conference guard Paul Richards leaves the game with a severely dislocated elbow. 1972 FOOTBALL TU 0pp. Bluffton 12 Wilmington 9 10 Manchester 17 7 Franklin 10 13 Earlham 16 10 Anderson 7 7 Georgetown 7 10 Findlay 7 7 Hanover 24 21 Trojan four year starters Row 1: Ken Knipp, Terry Metzger, Dana Sorenson, Paul Richards. Row 2: Brad Gerlach, Dan Archer, Chip Wehling, Deni McBrier 20

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James Spencer delivers a powerful serve. Captain Mike Server returns the volley with a hard overhand. Dave Helsing returns his opponent ' s ball with a smooth, well-placed forehand shot. 19

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An AU-American candidate at middle linebacker, senior Deni McBrier is a major force behind the containment of Manchester ' s strong running game. Taylor wins Homecoming contest in muddy field Hard-driving fullback Rich Minnich plows through the Manchester line to pick up the first down. f ' TSV .- ' i ' -j jJ.yiiiit Quarterback Terry Metzger lays a slippery ball into the muddy hands of Rich Minnich. 21