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

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Paul Snowball King, defensive lineman of the year. Taylor defense Led by all-conference seniors Deni McBrier and Dana Sorenson, consid- ered the best linebacking pair in Taylor football history, the tenacious Trojan defense thrived on checking the offense of their opponent week after week. McBrier ' s team leading total of 107 tackles, followed closely by Sorenson ' s 83, were major factors in Taylor ' s giving up only an aver- age of 10 points per game. Also of vi- tal significance was the play of all conference selections senior Ken Knipp (defensive back), juniors Paul Nitz (defensive end), and Steve Zim- merman (defensive back, punt re- turner). Defensive lineman of the year, senior Snowball King also brought the fans to their feet with his determined pursuit of opposing quarterbacks. Seniors McBrier, So- renson, Knipp, and defensive half- backs Dan Archer and Chip Wehling have all been starting since their freshman years. Dana Sorenson refuses to give ground. All-conference linebackers Dana Sorenson and Deni McBrier have provided Taylor fans with four years of exciting defensive play. 22

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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

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plays with fierce abandon Dan Archer and Paul Nitz close in on Bluffton ball carrier. Diving tackle prevents touchdown. Paul Nitz and teammates hold Bluffton running game in check. Strong pursuit results in a gang tackle. ' 23