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Rhino From Page 13 "We have a strong defensive team," said Rhino. "We have a of players back, many who were sophomores and juniors last seas and have experience. "Offensively we will have more depth even though the offensi line lost a few starters," he said. "I think we will probably be better team this year." Rhino's 96-yard punt return against Carolina last year was t longest return in the nation last season. He netted 441 yards on punt returns. . The Charlotte native also finished eighth nationally with eigi in terceptions. He returned one for a touchdown. "We believe South Carolina is one of the most physical teams N play each year," said Rhino. "It's hard toknowwhat to expect th year because of their new offense. "They have to be excited about their new offense and It will be tough game," he said. Rhino said his main assignment in defensh the veer is that of second containment. " "At free safety I'd rather face a pro offense because I can read better than the veer, which has more faking and bellying. "We expect South Carolina will be more of an option team, b they'll probably throw a lot to keep us honest,"said Rhino. Rhioo switched from defensive halfback to free safety this year "On cornerback you have to be real quick and go for the option < drop into the zone," said Rhino. "But at free safety you have shuffle more and wait. At first I was doing everything too quick. "We run a four-deep zone on pass defense and I'm responsible ki both sides," he said. Interestingly enough, Rhino played his first game on defeni against the Carolina freshmen two years ago and came up with foi interceptions. Until then he had been used as a running back, t position he played in high school. Rhino said the teams that give him the most trouble are ones th do a lot of play action. The 5-10, 179, junior, who averaged 17.6 yards per punt return lai year, said "We work on punt returns at least 15 minutes a day i practice." When asked what was the key to being a successful kick returnei he said, "Good blocking and breaking through the first wave 4 blockers. "I usually prepare myself mentaRy for each game by studyim films and then go out and play football," said Rhino. "I've graded I per cent some games and didn't intercept a pass or run a punt baci I m primarily a punt return man, "he said. "You don't get hit a hard as you do on kick-off returns, but I also like to return kickoffs But I don't know if I'll be returning kickoffs too much." The All-America said the Yellow Jackets will be similar to Tec teams of the past on offense. "We are mainly a throwing team, bu we'll run a lot because of the depth at tailback with Greg Horne an Tom Lang back. Our ground game should be even better this year. He also said he had confidence in quarterback, Jim Stevens, wh although a backup to Eddie McAshan most of last year, was voted th most valuable player in last year 31-30 Liberty Bowl victory ove Iowa State. Ganm(ock Snack Bar Russell Hot HERBIE MANN In Concert Charleston,S.C. MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1973 TICKETS $3.00-$4.00-$5.00 Available at Taylor Stree Phar.mac Marino_ The 24-21 victory added some in 'color to another rebuilding seasor and it also put Marino in the Fe spotlight. a Marino is a 5-10, 165, sophomore from Atlanta. The "straight on" ie kicker should add many points to 15 Carolina's scoring summaries this fall. He led the Biddies in scoring t last year with 20 PATs and four field goals for 32 points. e A kicker is often the least S coached athlete on a football team. "Training to develop a certain a kicking style has to be done on your 9 own," confides Marino. "The main 2 thing is not to kick too much. And you must develop a style." t Marino said that while he mainly uses practice time for kicking he t tries to help the team out in r OIKS V Boolts-Clo1 14 Sept. 15, .4 at 911 Sumter Earn your Important p H ouse room Free bike available at Hardwicke 's For the rid spare i For informatio: Sponsnord From Page J L Bobby t] Marino e: ...sophomore u - sensation. a practice where ever he can. This means filling assignments on s4 defense when the offense is run- hi ning plays. a] Marino began place kicking in p1 10th grade. His longest field goal rf during his prep career was a 47 p] yarder during his junfer year. o1 What does Marino think of the y4 1973 Gamecocks? "I think the hq it.es -IleacclaeS 2009 GREEN S7 CENTURY RUN )0 MILE BICYCLE R] lbh ):a.m. registration, 2j St,ars fo h Thes Cyclist,11gumt St,ars rm te brng re-r e inicnet.e inpeon (srongl paresnndetol yuma ri, call :253-3625 or Lu] by the USC Cyclng 13 )am is going to do real well withI eff Grantz leading us and Jay ynn Hodgin and Tom Zipperly in - ie backfield. The line is more1 Kperienced, too." A college football team is made p of specialists. Some throw well nd have a tendency to make goodI uarterbacks. Others with great hysical size end up playing on thek. ne. Marino is a place kicker for. .veral reasons. To begin with he as only one kidney so is not' lowed to take much physical anishment. This is one of the .asons he found the role of a lace kicker to be at least a way' contributing to a team. This ?ar a lot of games may be won on >w well Marino kicks L.r-Crarts L COLUMBIA. S.C. 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