University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present University Relations 10-23-1967 Idaho State win pleases Jack Swarthout, but Northern Arizona poses problems University of Montana Missoula Office of University Relations Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases Let us know how access to this document benefits you Recommended Citation University of Montana Missoula Office of University Relations, "Idaho State win pleases Jack Swarthout, but Northern Arizona poses problems" (1967) University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present 2999 https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases/2999 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Relations at ScholarWorks at University of Montana It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu JKCHITB INFORMATION SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA 9BV9 MISSOULA, MONTANA 59S01 Phone (4 ) 243-2522 IMMEDIATELY schwanke/bw sports one G football 10-23-67 IDAHO STATE IVIN PLEASES JACK SIVARTHOUT, BUT NORTHERN ARIZONA POSES PROBLEMS • MISSOULA-Coach Jack Swarthout of the University of Montana was extremely pleased with his Grizzlies' victory over Idaho State University last Saturday, but the head coach has a bigger problem this weekend in the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks The Lumberjacks were nationally ranked by the Associated Press last week after they tripped Western Illinois, 34-0, and they defeated Long Beach State Friday night, 26-21, perhaps enabling them to move up in the national ratings which come out later this week The Lumberjacks faced this season will probably be the biggest team, weight-wise, the Grizzlies have Coach Andy MacDonald has done extensive recruiting since going to Flagstaff two years ago, and this season is called the "Harvest Year" of his 1965 recruiting "We don't plan any extensive changes in formations or personnel for this weekend," Swarthout said, "but we may be forced to pass more than usual." The Grizzlies had their most successful passing game of the season in beating Idaho State 20-0 Saturday Quarterbacks Ed Steiner and Jim Searles combined to hit on of 13 aerials for 93 yards and one touchdown, while the Grizzly defense held the usually strong Idaho State passing attack to two completions on 14 throws Grizzly defenders intercepted five Bengal tosses "Our offensive blocking was much better in the second half than in the first," Swarthout said Wes Appelt, who hasn't played much this year, played almost the entire second half and threw some excellent blocks." more Grizzly-Bengal Wrapup Swarthout also dished out praise to Willie Jones and Bryan Magnuson, who carried the brunt of the Grizzly running game Magnuson rambled for 109 yards on 17 carries, while Willie wheeled for 61 yards on 13 tries Little Willie, named Athlete of the Year by the UM Alumni Association Friday night for his performances in track, specifically, apparently wanted to prove he could the job in football as well He caught an Ed Steiner pass for a 26-yard touchdown play in the first quarter, then •• went around end for the Grizzlies' final touchdown in the third period, almost destroying himself by running into the end zone bleachers i Swarthout was also pleased with the defensive unit's work Saturday "Except for two or three long runs Bengals got away for, we contained their offense pretty well," Swarthout said "Larry Huggins played his best game of the year at defensive right end," Swarthout continued "His pass rushing was excellent, and he contained runner coming to the outside in his direction." The Grizzlies will go this weekend without the services of defensive tackles Bob Graham and Mike Nicosia, both injured Saturday However, sophomore back Roy Robinson may return to the Grizzly lineup against Northern Arizona - 30 - ... IMMEDIATELY schwanke/bw sports one G football 10-23-67 IDAHO STATE IVIN PLEASES JACK SIVARTHOUT, BUT NORTHERN ARIZONA POSES PROBLEMS • MISSOULA-Coach Jack Swarthout of the University of Montana was extremely... Grizzlies' victory over Idaho State University last Saturday, but the head coach has a bigger problem this weekend in the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks The Lumberjacks were nationally... personnel for this weekend," Swarthout said, "but we may be forced to pass more than usual." The Grizzlies had their most successful passing game of the season in beating Idaho State 20-0 Saturday Quarterbacks