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...squad from last spring should also provide needed depth to bolster the core of returning lettermen. Among those who should don varsity togs this fall are Ann Koufman, Sheila Butler, and Terry Clarke...
...might expect of a defending champion, the selection of replacements for graduating lettermen was low-key. Players coming into camp were placed on one of five teams; the red, white, blue, green and gold. Personnel changes were made only cautiously, after evaluating long term performance and general improvement rather than according to the outcome of individual drills. On the offensive line, depleted by graduation, Coach George Karras made special efforts to see each of his prospective starters in action. He decided upon the five starters against Columbia only after viewing the film from the Red and White scrimmage several times...
...tackle positions will be the responsibility of either Nick Radakovich, the only letterman, or sophomore Joe Kross on the right side, with junior varsity lettermen Bruce McKinnon and Bob Peabody battling it out on the other side...
...Lettermen Mike Benninger and Bob Gantley return at guard, but sophomore Mike Clark has mounted a strong challenge to Gantley on the left side. Mike Rubenstein and Reid Cocalis are also possibilities, while Larry Spagnola, with help from Tom Shea, will take care of the center's duties...
Keeping Emper company will be either Walt Royal or Andy Puopolo, both returning lettermen, at the other halfback slot, while Paul Halas, a quarterback last year, a defensive secondary man now, and Bill Wendel will roam free at safety, although not at the same time...