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Towson State University
TSU
Tiger Tracks
TIGER CLUB
Published exclusively for Tiger Club members
by the Athletic Department.
October 24, 1979
TIGERS SEEK 7th STRAIGHT WIN
The Tigers will attempt to extend their victory streak to seven this Saturday after¬
noon when they travel to Ashland, Ohio to take on the Eagles of Ashland College.
The Tigers ran their record to 6-1 on the '79 football season this past weekend by
thumping Glassboro State 20-3 in front of a homecoming crowd.
"We know we're going to get hit this Saturday," says Phil Albert. "Ashland plays a
difficult schedule and they’re a good football team. It should be a real dog fight."
The Tigers and Eagles have met only once before, that was last year when we downed
Ashland 19-7 in the Towson Stadium. The Eagles are currently 2-5 on the year, having won
their last two games by beating Slippery Rock 13-3 and Hillsdale 21-6. They have lost to
Franklin ( 2
/—24
) , Baldwin-Wallace (23-19), Youngstown State (24-3), Northwood (32-14) and
Dayton (28-6). Youngstown is ranked in Division II while both Baldwin-Wallace and Dayton
are ranked in Division III.
Phil was pleased with his team's win over Glassboro, especially the play of the
defense which has now gone 19 consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown to tie the
school record. However, our offense continues to play below its potential.
Senior Randy Biel ski contributed eight of our 20 points on two field goals and two
conversions to give him 147 career points, making him the all-time leading scorer. He
passed Larry Jones who had held the lead with 140 points.
Junior tailback John Henry Clayton scored two touchdowns in addition to rushing for
5b yards on 15 carries. Sophomore fullback Gary Weishaar came off the bench to gain 67
yards on seven carries to lead all ball carriers in the game.
In addition to his offensive output, Randy once again spearheaded our defense. He
made five tackles and intercepted one pass, his 12th of his career, and knocked down
another Prof attempt. Sophomore linebacker Jeff Boiler paced all Tiger tacklers with 10.
Ashland's offense has been the dominating factor in the Eagles' season. It is
averaging 251 yards per game total offense. The defense has been up and down, allowing
2/4
yards per game. The Eagles also appear to be letting up in the stretch as they've
been outscored 43-3 in the final quarter.
The Eagles are led by two sophomore linebackers, Jim Few and Joe Szpak who between
them have 150 tackles on the year. They had hoped for a big year out of their star tail¬
back, Tim Burns, but injuries have hampered him thus far and he has been transferred to
wide receiver.
Junior split end Ken Snoots was defensed perfectly against Glassboro. He didn't
catch a pass. He still leads all our receivers with 26 grabs. The extra concentration
the Profs spent on Kenny, however, paid dividends to freshman tight end Hernando Mejia who
snared three passes for 51 yards.
Freshman punter Sean Landetta had his finest day of punting, hitting six punts for
263 yards and a 43.8 average. He boomed his best of the year which carried 55 yards.
Junior middle guard Vince Iorio suffered a back injury in the Glassboro scrap and is
doubtful for this week's game with Ashland. Freshman Glenn Meyers (6'1", 235 pounds from
Merrick, New York) will start in his place. Glenn finished for Vince with three un¬
assisted tackles.
TOWSON BOOTERS HOPE TO SNAP STREAK AGAINST ST. MARY'S
After having our six-game win streak stopped by weekend losses to the University of
Virginia and James Madison University, our soccer team returns home to face St. Mary's
College, Wednesday, October 24, on the lower field at 3:30 p.m.
The Tigers, 8-6-1 on the year, had their hopes for an ECAC post-season bid jolted by
the two losses down in Virginia this weekend. On Saturday, we lost to Virginia, ranked
20th in the nation, by a 1-0 score on a goal by Jose Bauza with 3:15 remaining in the
game. On Sunday, we dropped a 3-0 decision to James Madision University in Harrisonburg,
Virginia.
"We had our chances to score in both contests," said Rich Bartos, "but we couldn't
put the ball in the net. Virginia is an excellent defensive team and we played very well
against them. Honestly, I don't feel we deserved to lose that game." We outshot Vir¬
ginia, 20-19, but Bauza' s free kick from 30 yards out decided the game. Our team was slow
setting up for the free kick, according to Rich, and Bauza hit an excellent shot.
Against James Madison, we gave up an early goal and continuously missed opportunities
as the Dukes won, 3-0. "We didn't deserve to win against Madison, " Rich admitted, "be¬
cause we were drained from the day before. Their goalkeeper hao a great game, but the
officiating was horrible. It didn't cost us the game, but it was still awful," said Rich,
who was ejected from a match for the first time in his career vincluding two years at
Towson and nine years at Patapsco High School). Rich and freshman fullback Mike Igna-
towski were both ejected from the Madison contest, our only two ejections of the year.
