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

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Trojan defense hits high and low to stop a Kindlay (..ill.gi- halfback k1 - ' V.tUBPMStJL ' IMtti.JUi- Quarterback Rod Shafer displays his hurdling form much to the chagrin of number 13. Sfg JS Hi RI H b V l ■ mm ii DPJi wl Ir H ' -.-i-k JBHIHIBi wtL%, Y m Steve Zimmerman and Paul Nitz doubleteam a Hanover halfback. Linebackers Greg Ruegsegger and Mike Tumow also arrive upon the scene.

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Jim Brown catches a sideline pass. Junior transfer student Rod Shafer eludes a Hanover defender with a strai htarm. Row 1: R. Aalbregtse, J. Brown. E. Turner. A. Nevins. M. Gardner. P. Nitz. W. Thompson, S. Zimmerman. R. Hobbs, N. Gould Row 2: B. Torgenson D. Neitz, K. Butcher, S. Pursley, T. Hough. J. McAlister, M. Turnow, R, Martin, J. Nesmith, M. Snider. M. Rich. J. Norris. Row 3: J Taber, M. Hannah. L, Humbert, G. Ottoson, C. Dehaan, G. Fritz, M. Thompson. E. Young, R. Mills, S. Rich, D. Dunbar. Row 4: P. Rose, J. Putnam, S. McBeth, M. D,az. R. New, D. Hansen, D. Taylor, R. Satterbloom, G. Hornsby, J. Henkel, D. Schmunk, M. Gomez, T. Goff, D. McCormick, S. Officer, J. Andrews, J. Andrews, J. Williams, R. Walehle, R. Shafer, B. Martin. Coaches: M. McGowan, G. Arnold, W. CampbeU, J. Romine

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Trojans are number one passing team in HBCC n 9 A ' ■ . 9«««n j| All-Conference receiver Mike Rich catches a touchdown pass from Quarterback Rod Shafer. i ; li i vji Executing the triple option with great deception, quarterback Rod Shafer rated ninth in the nation in total offense with 1746 yards. His 14 touchdown passes set a new HBCC record. He was voted .start- ing quarterback on the HB All-Confer- ence team and NAIA District 21 team. Shafer. an excellent runner, often scrambled to give his trio of elusive re- ceivers time to break into the open. Ju- nior Mike Rich ' s uncanny ability to leap high above a crowd of players and stab a pass out of the clutches of two or three defenders left many a TU spectator amazed and breathless. His 37 receptions for 610 yards and 6 touchdowns were tops in the conference and gained him first team status on the All-Conference and NAIA District 21 teams. Senior wide receiver Jim Brown flashed blazing speed to burn many de- fenders for long bombs. His 22 recep- tions and 5 touchdowns gained him hon- orable mention on both All-Conference and District 21 teams. Junior tight end Jim Norris also gained All-Conference status with his 24 receptions and hard- nosed blocking. Also having outstanding seasons were seniors Steve Ziiumerman. Eric Turner. Wade Thompson, and Montie Gardner. Roving monster man Steve Zimmer- man was selected first team All-Confer- ence and NAIA District 21 for his aggres- sive tackling and ball hawking abilities. Montie Gardner was also cited All-Con- ference and All District acclaim for his consistent and heads-up play at center. Kicker Eric Turner had an excellent season as he led the Trojans in scoring with 41 points. He split the uprights for 23 of 23 extra points, giving him 30 straight over tw o seasons and a three year total of 51 of 54. He added six of eight field goals this season to assure him of first team status All-Conference and All District. Offensive tackle Wade Thompson, at 64 and 235 pounds, was a major force behind Taylors running game and strong pass blocking. His ability to open gaping holes in opponents defensive lines gained him All-Conference and All District acclaim. mi Jik Sure-handed Mike Rich leaps above two defenders to haul in another lonf; pass.