University of Arkansas Monticello - Boll Weevil Yearbook (Monticello, AR)

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Espie Moore lends a helping hand on the sideline. fe BOLL WEEVILS AMASS 24 Despite the fifth-place finish in the AIC, the Boll Weevils were listed as the third best offensive team with a school record of 3,434 yards, a 312.2 average per outing. UAM’s represented defense yielded just 211.1 yards a contest, and that figure was at the top of the league statistics. UAM placed two players on the first team all-conference squad, had eight others selected to the second team with five players receiving honorable mention. In addition, three were chosen to All-American teams. Melvin Beavers and Steve Mullins were picked to the first team defensive team. Beavers, who totaled a record 188 tackles his senior season, also received honorable mention All-American from the NAIA and both players received all-district honors. — Terry Alexander and Art Kaufman were chosen to the AIC second team as well as the Churchman'’s All-American football squad. Also selected to the conference second team were Kenny Hunt, Danny Barker, Jim McKinney, Eddie Scherm, Tom Farmer and Donald Harris. Those receiving honorable mention were John Tatum, Dennis Canova, Teodis Ingram, Clay Humphries and Mi- chael Kindle. : Jerry Bingham put his name in the record books by snapping four previous marks. The junior from Bastrop broke the single- game rushing record with his 261-yard effort against Southwest- ern and at the same time equalled the UAM record for most touchdowns (four) and most points scored (24) in a single game. He also owns the longest run from scrimmage with the 98-yard romp against Southern Arkansas. Rodney Franklin zips through UCA defenders. 180 Athletics

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opportunities in the contest, but could only punch in two. touch- downs. Six turnovers paved the way for 15 Harding points and it proved to be the difference in the 22-6 home- coming loss to the Bisons. The Boll Weevils fell behind 15-0 and could never recover in the final half. UAM was able to cross into Harding terri- tory only three times in the entire afternoon. The Boll Weevils once again out- played Henderson from start to fin- sih, but this year the dirty tactic Reddies rubbed in a 38-15 verdict. Again the big plays were the main obstacle as Henderson tallied on a kickoff return, an interception and a bomb pass. UAM marched through and around the Reddies for 22 first downs and 357 rushing yards, but could only manage touchdowns by Bingham and Alexander and a field goal by kicker Danny Barker. The offensive machine continued to mount up the yardage against Panhandle as the Green rolled up he? “ se eet thet = aa Benjie Timmons wards off a strong attack. 459 yards of total offense. Alex- ander garnered 202 yards and three touchdowns in the 42-6 whipping and reserve quarterback Ronnie An- derson added two more. Alexander, back in his junior form, raced for three more touchdowns and 170 yards as UAM posted a 51- 13 lopsided victory over Southern Arkansas. The win left Monticello out of the conference cellar and was the first triumph over the Magnolia school in 12 years. Big plays pro- vided most of the excitement as John Tatum picked up a loose fum- ble and scored on a 98 yard return, Bingham took a pitchout and an- other 98 yards for a score, fullback Mike Flanagan tallied on a 43 yard burst and Alexander scamped for touchdowns of 49 and 54 yards. The offense finished with a 557 total yard effort. Not a bad way to end a somewhat frustrating, but yet, rewarding sea- son. Weevils await defensive instructions. Timmons scores only Home- coming TD.

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Benjie Timmons and Rodney Franklin teamed up against UCA for an 83-yard touchdown pass and that represents the longest touch- down pass and longest pass from scrimmage. Donald Harris and John Tatum set a couple of single-game records on defense with Harris returning an interception 81 yards for a touchdown against Tarleton State while Tatum’s 98-yard touchdown jaunt set a new record for the longest fumble return. Four players set new season records and two eclipsed career marks. Danny Barker broke the record for most points-after-touch- down (21) and snapped his season record of most field goals with seven. Michael Kindle tied the season record for most interceptions with eight while Clay Humphries became the best kick returner with a 19.8-yard average. Beavers set both season and career records for most tackles. His 188 tackles broke the season record and ran his career mark to 592, also UAM'’s best. Alexander finished as the AIC’s fifth-place runner with 729 yards and put his career rushing mark at 3,165 yards. He also broke the most rushing attempts mark with a total of 686 over his four years. Eight team records fell, including season marks for most first downs (160), most rushing attempts (675), and most interceptions (23). Among the single-game records were most rushing attempts (74), most rushing yards (497) and most total offense (566). The Weevils might not have accomplished its goal against confer- ence foes, but UAM certainly had a most productive season. One that will not be forgotten. Benjie Timmons aims over the head of a UCA defender. RECORDS DURING SEASON ob Weevil defenders put pressure on Southwestern quarter- back. Terry Alexander strides for yardage on almost-clear ground. Athletics 175