Towson State University
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TIGERS SHATTER GLASSBORO STATE
Monday, October 18, 1976
What was supposed to be a showcase of two of the top three quarterbacks in Division
III college football turned into a one-way romp Friday night as Towson State stopped
Glassboro State, 21-3, and in the process closed down the Profs passing attack.
Glassboro had entered the contest as the number one passing team in Division III, and
quarterback Mike Cawley was also number one individually. But it was the Tiger defense
that stole the show, as they limited Cawley to five completions in 25 attempts (20%) for
a paltry 6l yards and one interception. In the past two games, Towson hasn't allowed
a single touchdown, topping Frostburg 12-0 and Glassboro. The Profe completed only six
of 33 attempts and were intercepted twice, and coach Dick Wackar used three quarterbacks
trying to find the right formula. On the ground, Towson held Glassboro to 8l yards in
35 rushes for only l4l yards in total offense.
"It is true that more touchdowns have been scored against us in the air this year
than on the ground," said Tiger coach Phil Albert. "But I knew with time our defense
would correct that. I think they've shown in the last two games that they're a very
capable group. "
Towson broke the ice in Friday's contest after neither team moved the ball in the
first quarter, resulting in a total of eight punts in that first stanza. In the second
quarter the Tigers moved the ball down to the Glassboro 11-yard line. Senior tailback
Mike Maloney took off an a nine yard burst and fumbled on the Prof two-yard line, but
tight end Skip Chase picked up the loose ball and rambled into the end zone untouched
for the Tigers' first TD. It was ironic that Chase was not even slated to see action,
and as it was saw only spot duty during the game. Glassboro got on the scoreboard before
halftime, but the results must have proved disappointing to the chilly Glassboro faithful.
The Prof 8 mounted a drive that moved them to the Tiger six- yard line, but the Towson 'D'
held and forced Don Antonini to boot a field goal with 49 seconds remaining before the
intermission. Jfcon Redman was the main cog in the Towson defense, finishing with nine
unassisted tackles and three quarterback sacks.
In the second half Towson broke it open with a pair of fourth quarter TD's. Dan
Dullea, who entered the game as the number three passer in Division III, found wide
receiver Mike Bennett in the end zone from 29 yards out, and Randy Bielski's extra point
put the Tigers in front, l4-3. Later in the period, Randy's brother Rick Bielski raced
15 yards for our third touchdown and the kick gave the Tigers the final margin of victory
at 21-3. Dullea completed 13 of 19 passes for 110 yards, hitting six different receivers.
Maloney led the ground attack with 64 yards in 17 carries. Randy Bielski hit three
extra points to keep his record in that department at a perfect 14 of 14 to go along with
eight field goals to lead all Tiger scorers with 38 points.
Homecoming is on tap this Saturday at Towson State and the Tigers face Bowie State
at 2 p.m. as part of the festivities. The Bulldogs are 1-3 on the season, having lost
to New York Tech, 17-12, in their most recent outing last Saturday. Their only victim
was Frostburg, whom they defeated, 29-6, in the season opener. Towson defeated the
Bobcats, 12-0, in the only common opponent between the two so far. Bowie will rely on
quarterback Ricardo Mitchell, tailback Mike Moore, and lineman Kevin Fleming to get the
offense into high gear. Defensively, the Bulldogs are paced by Kevin and Keith Coates
and linebacker Archie O'Neill. Towson ripped Bowie State last year, 35-10, and now hold
a 2-0 edge over the Bulldogs in the all-time series.
