University of Montana Western - Chinook Yearbook (Dillon, MT)

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t Regents Fumble WMC Football Western wasn't broken, but the Regents tried to fix us anyway. Because of political whims, the football program received short shrift. Despite pleas, explanations, and protests, the Regents refused to reinstate the WMC football program. Their reasons were financial: the programs at Tech and WMC were losing money; ergo, eliminate the program at Western and save SI30.000! What they forgot is that we prepare a high percentage of Montana's coaches. We also prepare our players to be successful in other careers. The traits they have developed, such as competitiveness, self-confidence, and teamwork, have made them successful both in and out of the classroom. What were the effects of the cut upon the community and alumni, as well a upon the players, coaches, and fans? Many traditions have disappeared. WMC has had many winning teams, has set many individual as well as team records. Thanks to the Regents, a great Western and Montana tradition has disappeared. As of the spring of 1987 Western s football program is history. WMC's football program was a major part of this campus. It brought student who wanted to play, who wanted to coach, who wanted tc watch, who wanted to enjoy. Now. many have gone. Thanks a lot. Regents! 16 Sports-Football

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COME TO ME — Bottom: Roger Fuchs fights off a Rocky player as they wait for the ball.

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WE WANT THAT HALL! — Bottom right: Ed Newel! grabs for the ball as Steve Matteson tugs at a Carroll player’s face mask. ENTHUSIASM — Left: Kirby Bright. Scott Sargent. Geo! Yeadon. and Bill Gallagher fire up the Bulldog fans and team. TEAM. UNITE — Top: Bulldogs slap hands for team togetherness Sports-Foot ball 17