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1 Sunday, December 1, 1974 Edwards Gave Pack Power; Gains Hall of Fame Spot 4-11 The News and Observer, Raleigh, N. C. I Power; Spot "Some men see things as they are and say: Why? "I dream things that never were and say: Why not?" -Robert Kennedy By Staff Writer In the fall of '53, "'Go State" was just a wolfish howl that frightened nobody. The football team won one game and lost nine. Riddick Stadium creaked with an inferiority complex.

Pack Power was an empty expression. Gate receipts and guarantees for 10 games grossed a paltry $50,000. It prompted some people to and discuss dropping the sport. But they kicked that notion aside, and asked Earle Edwards, a 45-year old assistant at Michigan State, if he'd take the head coaching job. He said: "Why Began Work "They had talked about not having football anymore and that was one of the things that really intrigued me," said Edwards, letting his thoughts drift back across two decades.

"I always liked to think we could do anything. I was a little stubborn about certain Thus, with typical resolution, four assistants and 13 full scholarships, Earle Edwards went to work. By 1957 N.C. State was the Atlantic Coast Conference football champion. Ironically, during his 17 seasons as Wolfpack coach, the record was a negative 77-88-8.

Yet somehow it trumpeted a winner's theme. For the "stubborn" guy nurtured three ACC champs, two co-champs, and three runners-up and brought stability to a moribund program. That's a big reason why Earle Edwards will go into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Monday night standing up, which "pleasantly surprises" only him. enshrinement ceremonies at Greensboro will lift the Pennsylvania native back into the limelight for the first time since the summer of '71 when he resigned at State. Likes Retirement But Earle Edwards has never been the egotistical type who always had to play the dominant role on life's center stage.

Though his coaching career provided "great" enjoyment, he has found considerable solace in retirement. He tends a garden in the summer, works excessively in his yard, and plays golf several times a week. At 66, he looks sturdy. Edwards still suffers, however, from insomnia. He gets up many mornings before the milkman.

But that's an im- Ole Miss Freshman Tips Tulane Miss. Tulane First downs 25 Rushes-yards 51-104 4 41-140 Passing yards 93 209 Return yards 97 14 Passes 3-10-2 16-40-5 Punts Fumbles 2-1 5-4 Penalties-yards 7-49 1-5 NEW ORLEANS (UPI) Freshman quarterback Tim Ellis threw a 77-yard touchdown pass to James Reed and scored twice on one-yard runs to lead Ole Miss to a 26-10 win over turnover plagued Tulane Saturday. Ole Miss, finishing with a 3-8 season record, also scored on a 28-yard field goal by Steve Lavinghouze and picked up a two-point safety when Tulane centered the ball through its own end zone on a punt. Mississippi 0 12 7 7-26 Tulane 0 7-10 55-Reed 77 pass from Ellis (Lavinghouze kick) Miss- -FG Lavinghouze 28 Miss- -Safety center snap out of end zone Miss- -Ellis run (Lavinghouze kick) Falgoust 25 Tul -Garza 26 pass from Gilbert (Falgoust kick) Miss- -Ellis 1 run (Lavinghouze kick) Wofford Blanks S.C. State S.C.

State Wetterd First downs 10 Rushes-yards 45-68 45-203 Passing yards 74 43 Return yards 81 Passes 6-15-2 2-11-4 Punts 7-35 6-35 Fumbles-lost 3-3 7-3 Penalties-yards 4-30 6-56 SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP)- John Douglas returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown and Carter Davis passed for two scores Saturday to lead Wofford College to a 20-8 victory over South Carolina State in the inaugural Textile Bowl football game played in a steady cold rain. The Terriers rolled up 203 yards rushing against State's, defense which had yielded an average of only 66 yards on the ground. Davis, who completed only two of 11 passes, made both good for touchdowns. Blue Hens Roll NEWARK.

Del. (UPI) The University of Delaware scored two touchdowns on pass interception returns and two more after recovering Youngstown State fumbles to defeat the Penguins 35-14 Saturday and win a berth in the semifinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Trophies, plaques, pictures and other symbols of success are tucked away, hidden from visitors' views. Showing off was never Earle Edwards' style. Remembers '57 Team But he has a million memories and an undying affinity for the men who played for him.

Though he wouldn't single out "favorites" or "stars," he talked about them collectively in paternalistic tones. Edwards spoke with special fervor of the '57 group, the club that produced a 7- 1-2 record, State's first ACC crown, and unofficially made him the "Earle of It included Dick Hunter and Dick Christy, who scored every point in a dramatic 29-26 triumph over South Carolina in the season finale. "I don't "know how we did it that year," said Edwards in a perplexed voice. He also mentioned the construction of Carter Stadium, a milestone for State, and the 1967 season -the best of times and the worst of times for him. That was the year the Wolfpack defensive unit wore white shoes and kicked nine of 11 opponents, including second-ranked Houston in the Astrodome and heralded Georgia in the Liberty Bowl.

Ex-State Coach Earle Edwards provement. A lot of times he used to prowl restlessly all night before and after games. Wily ole Frank Howard nicknamed him "Midnight." "I get enough sleep now, though," smiled a relaxed Edwards. "And I've gotten more exercise than I have in 20 years. Only thing, my golf game still isn't going too well.

I had an eagle and three birdies the other day and still didn't break par." While his interests are more diverse, Edwards' romance with football lingers. He remains active in the American Football Coaches Association -an organization he once served as presidentscouts for the New England Patriots, and watches State games whenever possible. But he watches the Wolfpack from a distance now. "I miss coaching on Saturday afternoon," said Edwards, who has a quick wit and forthright manner. "I miss being on the sidelines with the players and being involved in the coaching decisions.

But I miss the players most of all. "I think the present staff has done a good job and I think it's great," he went on. "I think they had some good football players. But they've made the most of them." In Edwards' home on Dixie Trail, where he lives with his wife, Mary, there is nothing about the decor that suggests a former football coach stays there. Georgia's Ben Zambiasi But sandwiched in between was the 13-8 loss at Penn State, a heart breaker and backbreaker, one that snapped an eight-game winning streak and prevented the Pack from catapulting to the top of the national polls.

"That loss was the greatest disappointment I ever had in football," Edwards lamented. "We were No. 3 in the nation at the time and the two teams ahead of us had lost But we had a real good team, a real good offense, an adequate kicking game, and a wonderful defense." Would Like Playoff Through it all, the ecstasy and agony, Edwards always seemed genuinely concerned about what was good for the game of football as well as what was good for N.C. State. He still strongly advocates an NCAA playoff system, and for those who ask "why?" he can ask: "Why not?" and give you a working formula.

He would also like to see a few rule changes--such as kicking off from the 35-yard line and returning missed field goals to the line of scrimmage. Those suggestions may not arouse anyone. But Edwards hasn't always had everything his way -like the last two years at State (3-6-1 and 3-7-1). But he brought dignity and dimension to the Wolfpack program in particular, and college football in general. (44) dropped Randy Rhino, but he bit Tech Surprises Bu Bulldogs Tech Georgia 11 First downs 23 Rushes-yards 72-275 43-236 Passing yards Return yards Passes 1-1-0 0-7-2 Punts 4-29 3-28 Fumbles lost 1-0 5-2 Penalties-yards 2-21 4-36 ATHENS, Ga.

(UPI) Sophomore David Sims and quarterback Danny Myers scored two touchdowns each in a heavy downpour to lead fired-up Georgia Tech to. a 34-14 upset of the Georgia Bulldogs. The victory gave Tech a 6-5 record and Pepper Rodgers a winning season in his first year as head coach at his alma mater, a campaign that began with a nationally televised embarrassment at the hands of Notre Dame. The Yellow Jackets, nine-point under- dogs, completely dominated play in the ranked Miami of Ohio, didn't score until first half and led 20-0 at intermission. the third period, when quarterback Matt Freshman Tony Rucker got Tech's first Robinson went over from a yard out after touchdown on a 17-yard run midway.

Glynn Harrison had set up the score with a through the first period and Myers and 30-yard burst to the one. Sims both scored in the second period. The Bulldogs got their other touchdown early in the final period, on a 38-yard run Sims, who had already set Tech's season by back-up quarterback Ray Goff. rushing record, ripped off 110 yards. His The entire game was played in a torrensecond period touchdown came on a 10- tial rain and Tech quickly proved that its yard jaunt and his other touchdown, in the wishbone offense was more effective in third period, was on a three-yard run.

that type of weather than Georgia's veer. Myers scored from a yard and out midway the Georgia Georgia Tech 18118 through the second period got Tech -Rucker 17. run (Smith kick) -Myers one run (kick failed) a six-yard run Tech -Sims 10 run (Smith kick) Jackets' final touchdown on with 3:53 left in the game. Ga- -Robinson one run (Leavitt kick) Tech -Sims three run (Smith kick) Georgia, also 6-5 headed for a Ga -Goff 38 run (Leavitt kick) -Myers 6 run (Smith kick) Tangerine Bowl meeting with nationally A Solomon, Tampa Crush Fla. Associated Press INDUCTEES Hall of Fame inductees besides 40's; Walter (Buck) Leonard, a member of the Earle Edwards are (clockwise from top) Jim Baseball hall of Fame, and Art Weiner, ex-Caro(Catfish) Hunter of the Oakland A's; the late lina great.

Clayton Heafner, a professional golfer in the Vols Tie Commodores 0 A Deto Dianes Whored On Late Two-Pointer Tennessee Vanderbilt First downs 11 15 Rushes-yards 47-167 62-237 Passing yards 149 88 Return yards 27 60 Passes 7-14-1 8-12-0 Punts 9-46 11-33 Fumbles- 1-0 6-1 Penalties-yards 4-45 2-50 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UPI) Tennessee tailback Stanley Morgan scored a touchdown with seven seconds left Saturday and the Vols made the twopoint conversion to salvage a 21-21 tie with Southeastern Conference rival Vanderbilt. The Vols got the ball on a fumble by Vandy punter Barry Burton, who bobbled a high snap in a steady rainfall, and Tennessee tackled him at the 10 as he tried to recover. On the next play, Morgan dashed to the Commodore one, and after losing two yards on the next play, he raced in for the touchdown. Quarterback Condredge Holloway hit tight end Larry Seivers for the tying conversion.

For the first time, both Tennessee and Vanderbilt got bowl invitations in the same year. Tennessee meets Maryland in the Memphis Liberty Bowl Dec. 16, and Vanderbilt takes on Texas Tech in the Peach Bowl Dec. 28 in Atlanta. Vanderbilt finishes at 7-3-1, its best record since 1955, when the Commodores defeated Au- Washburn Wins Boot Hill Bowl DODGE CITY, Kan.

(UPI) Quarterback Mike Grogan, who was named the outstanding offensive player, directed Washburn University of Topeka, to a 21-7 victory over Milliken University Decatur, Saturday in the Boot Hill Bowl. Cincy Dumps NE 20-7 CINCINNATI (UPI) Quarterback Henry Miller sprinted eight yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to break a 7-7 tie and Cincinnati went on to a hardfought 20-7 win over Northeast Louisiana in the season finale for both teams Saturday. Dan Shepherd kicked field goals of 37 and 30 yards in the final five minutes to ice the victory for the Bearcats. burn in the Gator Bowl. Tennessee finished 6-3-2.

Vanderbilt quarterback David Lee scored on a oneyard run, and runningbacks Lonnie Sadler and Jamie 0'Rourke also scored touchdowns for the Commodores. Tennessee opened the scoring in the first quarter with two plays for 83 yards, the touchdown set up by an 81-yard BC Plasters Holy Cross NEWTON, Mass. (AP) Junior quarterback Mike Kruczek set a major college season passing record and fullback Keith Barnette crashed for two touchdowns Saturday, leading Boston College to a route of Holy Cross 38-6 in the traditional New England college football finale. Las Vegas Romps By Alcorn State LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) Quarterback Glenn Carano unveiled a passing attack for the first time as No.

2-rated Nevada Las Vegas buried Alcorn State 35-22 Saturday in a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II quarterfinal football playoff game. With running back Mike Thomas out with an ankle injury, Carano went to the air and hit 13 of 20 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns as the Rebels advanced into next week's semifinal game in the Grantland Rice Bowl against Delaware at Baton Rouge, La. Ithaca Whips Slippery Rock ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) Jerry Boyes' 20-yard touchdown pass to Dave Pitzer and Dave Remick's 35-yard scoring jaunt three minutes apart in the final period, propelled Ithaca College past Slippery Rock State 27-14 in an NCAA Division III football playoff Saturday. Ithaca, 10-0, will play in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl Dec.

7 in Phenix City, NCAA's Division III championship. The Bombers' will be the winner of another playoff Saturday between Evansville, University and Central College of Iowa. Holloway-to-Tommy West pass. Morgan dived over from the two on the next play. Tailback Mike Gayles made it 13-0 on a one-yard plunge, capping a 59-yard drive.

A high snap on the conversion try left barefoot place kicker Ricky Townsend with nothing to kick, and Holloway's desperation pass fell incomplete in the end zone. to a Vanderbilt woke up on the ensuing kickoff, with Lee passing 20 yards to Sadler for the touchdown. O'Rourke, who set a Vanderbilt rushing record with 147 yards for a season total of 928, scored on a sixyard run in the third period. Tennessee 13 8 0 8-21 Vanderbilt 7 7 7 0-21 Tenn -Morgan 2 (Townsend kick) -Gayles 1 run (pass failed) 1 run (Adams kick) -Sa 20 pass from Lee (Adams kick) Vand -O' Rourke 6 run (Adams kick) Tenn- -Morgan 3 run (Seivers pass from Holloway) Attendance INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHING -Tennessee, Morgan 18-81, Gayles 12-59. Vanderbilt, O' Rourke 31-152, Sadler 19-100.

RECEIVING -Tennessee, Yarbrough 2- 24, Seivers 2-17, West 1-81. Vanderbilt, Sadler 4-45, Mathers 3-37. PASSING -Tennessee, Holloway 7-14-1, 149 yards. Vanderbilt, Lee 8-12 0, 88. Associated Press the mud TAMPA, Fla.

(UPI) Quarterback Freddie Solomon closed Rivas on an eight-yard scoring pass. out his college career Saturday night with a dazzling five- Kinney Jordan kicked three extra points, but had one blocked touchdown performance to lead Tampa to a 35-10 victory over and was short on a 48yard field goal attempt. Florida A University. FAMU scored all of its points in the second period, on a 50- The fleet Sumter, S.C., native ran for three touchdowns, pass- yard field goal by Greg Coleman and a 25-yard end-around ed for two and ran for a two-point conversion as he shredded the touchdown run by split end Eddie Lingo. Coleman added the exRattler defense before 24,541 fans.

tra point. Solomon ignored a field made slippery by light rain and Solomon sat out most of the final period but finished the night scored on touchdown runs of 59, 79 and 20 yards. He hit tight end with 211 yards rushing on 14 carries and completed six of 11 Vin Hoover with a 14-yard touchdown and connected with Ricky passes for 74 yards. C. Mich.

20, Boise St. 6 MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) Fullback Dick Dunham bulled his way to two touchdowns Saturday and Central Michigan stifled the highly touted Boise State offense as the Chippewas swept to a 20-6 victory in the first round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I football playoffs. The game was expected to feature offensive fireworks but there was a scoreless tie at halftime. Central College Nips Evansville EVANSVILLE, Ind.

(AP) Senior Mike Street kicked a 29-yard field goal, recovered a fumble and blocked an extra point, all in the fourth quarter, as Central College of Iowa nipped Evansville 17-16 Saturday in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III football semifinals..