WEBER COLLEGE WILDCATS: Front row, left to right: Head Coach Wally Nalder, Blair Taylor, Frank Bentley, Sherman Hoskins, Dale Green, Don Elmore, Richard Brown, Mike Stoddard, Fred Sockins, Bill Sevy, Garry Lindsey, Cliff Starry, Earl Blonquist, Coach Richard Williams; second row: Larry Mitchell, Henry Williams, Douglas Williams, Elmer Aldous, Courtney Cowley, Arden Lewis, Steve Hodson, Brent Brown, Richard Johansen, Dennis Anderson, Jay Dee Clark, George Gover, Chris Lloyd, Coach Raymond Rhead; hack row: Manager Conrad Nelson, Nolan Lloyd, Perry Ficklin, Mike Steed, Duffy Deaver, Henry Arriz, Keith Anderson, Gene Newman, Ronald Trussell, Jack Hurst, Dick Pruitt, Tony Hassell, Royce Hess, and Ted Terry. Weber started the season off with a bang as the Wildcats hustled to a very impressive 18-0 victory over Mesa Junior College of Arizona. It was a combination of a powerful running game backed up by a solid defense that brought the victory. Also not to be overlooked was the sure passing arm of Perry Ficklin. Weber's scores came with a nineteen-yard run by Earl Blonquist, a seventy-yard run by Dick Pruitt, and a six-yard pass play from Ficklin to Johansen. Weber made it two in a row as the Wildcats walked to an easy 35-6 victory over the Carbon Eagles. Highlights of the game were two runs: one a seventy-three yard jaunt by Earl Blonquist, and the other, a fifty-five yard gain by Mike Stoddard. Duffy Deaver had a perfect afternoon, converting five for five point afters. The Eagles registered their score with a 1:20 showing on the clock. Weber next had the misfortune of running into the El Camino Warriors of California. The Wildcats were un-able to maintain a scoring threat, and the Warriors riddled the Weber defense for forty-four points. Weber soon got back on the right track when it came up against Northwest Community College. Gary Lindsey, in his first offensive start, displayed the back of his heels twice to the Trappers to score the only touchdowns of the game. The defense gets most of the credit for the first score as the rugged forward wall blocked and recovered a punt on the Trappers' eight-yard line. Lindsey carried it in from there. The second score came on a dazzling 83-yard run by Weber starts off with a bang when Wildcats trounce Mesa 18-0 Head Coach Wally Nalder "lives" the suspense-filled field action as he watches intently from the sidelines. Lindsey. Duffey Deaver made the two conversions for the 14-0 victory. Weber next collided head on with the champion Boise Broncos. The rugged Weber defense held the Broncos for two periods, and won in every category but the score. Weber owned the downs, the field and the ball, but was unable to take advantage of its opportunities. It was Boise's touchdowns. The other two points came as a safety to give the Broncos a 15-0 victory over a most determined Weber crew. Weber's next victims were the Dixie Junior College Rebels. After a sputtering first-half offense had netted only seven points, Weber exploded with three touchdowns to down the Rebels, 28-0. This moved Weber into sole possession of second place, (continued ) George Gover, No. 88, and Steven Hodson, No. 81, smash into an enemy halfback, setting a precedent for fine defensive play throughout the entire football season. Weber's first score was registered by Frank Bentley on a 68-yard jaunt. Another fine 36-yard run by Earl Blonquist added six more for Weber. Mike Stoddard pushed and ran for the other two Weber scores. Duffy Deaver made three of the four conversions (continued)