United Township High School - Skyline Yearbook (East Moline, IL)

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11 171 wand I Q will: I 1 1' 54 ,.-4 ll xi' 1 11 , N 1 v G Q '41-X , as ,, l 1 x 4,-Q 1. The Panther defense was solid during the Moline game as Kurt Wiegal and Bill Seaman hold the Moline offense to short yardage on this play. 2. Fullback john Schwaesdall finds no open space on this play against Regis. 3. Eric Walker, 86, converges on Moline's number 46 as the rest of the Panther defense charges to assist him. Football 78 23

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22 FU TIS LL SHUWS DIQUM Sli We would have liked to have won a few more games-and there were some injuries that hurt us-but overall, we were satisfied with the kids' effort. They fought hard, and it made a dif- ference toward the end of the season. These are the words of new head coach, James Sanders, regarding the '78 varsity football team. The Pan- thers finished the season with a 2-7 record, winning the season opener against Bettendorf and the final home game against Quincy. In the Bettendorf game the Pan- thers, led by jr. quarterback Darren Butler, amazed the Bulldogs and de- lighted the Panther fans by combin- ing a spectacular passing and running game with a strong defense on their route to a 20-7 victory. The Quincy victory was equally as delightful as the Panthers, led by sr. quarterback Rick Coutteau freplacing an injured Darren Butler put together an offensive and defensive show that stymied the Blue Devils and gave the Panthers their second victory 35-8. This year's season may signify what is to come in the way of Panther 1. Coach Iim Sanders in his first year at the football helm found the Panther football pro- gram in fairly good condition. 2. Four Panthers have successfully read the Moline offense and allow them short yardage. 3. Alex Terronez and Ralph Sanders lr. emerge from the Panther fan tunnel ready to take on the Moline Maroons. 4. Bruce Anderson and Brock Coverdill, along with other players and managers, keep close watch on the game. 5. jeff Grasz and jack Ket- tering served as trainers for the 78 season. football under new head coach Sand- ers and his assistants, l-larry Arvanis, jim Smith, and lim Unrath. Sanders, who came to UT from Kewanee High School, didn't make any major changes in the football program. I think the program is just down be- cause ofthe wonfloss record. The kids were fundamentally sound and we have mostly the same coaches Sand- ers also added, When we can send out as many quality kids as the other team, we'll win a lot more games. Sanders cited the freshman football program as a good example. If the 50 plus freshman stay with UT football through the varsity level, the selection of players will be an asset. continued on page 24 Football '78

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out KJ 'S x R Football continued At the end-of-the-season banquet, Andre Cuerington was voted most valuable player, while Greg Kinman was voted most improved and Alex Terronez most valuable captain. Cuer- ington was the leading rusher, Eric Walker was the pass receiver, Darren Butler the leading passer, and Brock Coverdill was the leading tackler. Cuerington, Walker, Butler, and Co- verdill were the four juniors named captains for the 1979 season, replacing senior captains Ozzie Branch, Jim Robbins, Rick Coutteau, and Alex Terronez. CHERYL PITTMAN 1. Varsity football team members are Qfrontj Coach Arvanis, Head Coach Sanders, jim Mor- row, Rick Coutteau, Ozzie Branch, lim Rob- bins, Alex Terronez, Coach Unrath, Coach Smith, Qrow 2, Andy Sill, Ray Ropp, Oscar Snyder, Chris Kickapoo, Guy Cady, Dan Cle- ments, john Schwaesdall, Steve Cogdill, Chad Williams, Frank Rodgers, Carlos Esparza, Dan Hantz, Rick Fernandez, Ralph Sanders, Don- ald Shamsie, Qrow 31 Ronald Shamsie, jeff Grasz, Kurt Wiegel, Miguel Lara, Chris Owens, Brock Coverdill, Greg Kinman, Kory Togami, Steve Pratt, Randy Sanders, Scott Etzel, Andre Cuerington, Darren Butler, Eric Walker, Jack Kettering, Qrow 41 Jorge Tapia, Randy Theun- inck, Mark Shields, Wade Burkland, Tyrone Adams, Bruce Anderson, Dan Allison, Scott Burmahl, Chris Columbia, Alan Funai, Eric F.sperne, Roger Greene, and Bill Seaman. 2. Sophomore football team members are Qfrontj Randy Wara, Dante Dean, Wally Cordell, Tom Sweeney, Pete Tavoularis, Tom Gant, Mike Beard, frow 21 jeff Grasz, Danny Weiss, Craig Mech, Kevin Thorpe, Mark Zmuda, Tim Col- lins, Randy Bostic, Head Coach Arvanis, frow 31 jeff Botkin, Tom Hunsinger, John Austin, Tim McCartin, jim White, Ed Escontrias, Javier Riojas, Russell Ross, Dean Fletcher, Coach Brewers, Coach Donaldson, frow 4, Rich Ha- veron, Scott Stulir, Bob Keim, Bill Panouses, Chuck Slaughter, Tony Serra, and Kirk Voll- rath. . I K , mi kr.. , V, no al-Q , . G5 5 ' K, x ,M is 351344 Ei:-5,3 t f. Qvm U srr X pr- 24 Football '78 ,c-f,.,,4-74s 2 te' sz!- E5 fB4f-55,113+ 1--18-Ps