Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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$wSm& \WKr\k |3BHd ' ffijjgara Rick Sanford . . . top Sophomor JL quarterba* optimistic By Brett Friedlander The hopes of Gamecock fa the 1978 season rest on the shoulders of quarterback Harper. After spending last season junior varsity squad, the 6-0, sophomore won the starting the varsity with his play in i practice. So far this fall Harper has ? confidence and improved each workout. The big que however, will not be answere< the first game tomorrow. "Coach Carlen has told m I'm the quarterback no r, what happens," the Hialeah, native said. "That has taker of the pressure off me and me more confidence. If I confidence that I can do the jc rest of the team will too." THE STRONGEST PAF Harper's game is his pi ability. Last season he com 26 of 57 passes for 306 yard See HARPER, pa( X;: ' ":y ^ ^ lifrt -J Gamecock returnee P A "Spirit Night" will be held tonight at 8:30 to kick off the f^iU.ll iwiuaii acasuil. Hto Car-Fi Mod* t/I* UIC jobon II 5 Band Graphic spring HH Equalizer 5flwith fiS 60 Watt Stereo fti0n II Amplifier ethat El $120?? natter H B .?Toi ...and weinsl given H m . have >b, the ,; . Kcontin Is and 2941 two noti [t 9A Rick Sanford Possible All By Mike Chili Oam?cock Staff "Quality football player" is a phrase t frequently to describe one of his tale definition of this complimentary phrase, Gamecock defensive back, Rick Sanfo Sanford has been a steady performei cornerback position for the pasat thn quickness and a keen football instinc native has become one of the nation's m< The 6'2", 185 pound Sanford has b< America candidate in 1978. Sanford doe tions as a fluke. "Ever since I was a kid I've dreamed said Sanford. "I like to -hink that m? Americ an are not just a lucky thing, bi and the effort which I've pu' 'orth." The inexperienced Gamecock ^ecor Sartford for Sanfnrri i assuming the role of a leader. "Because I'm the only senior back tl must provide some leadership," Sanfor Gamecock defensive backs) have the n< some experience." Sanford is pleased with the progress o added, "You won't really be able to tell 1 in a game situation." Sanford has played on three differenl 1975 Gamecocks who finished. 7-5 and Bowl. Comparing this year's team wit made this feelings imperative. "By far played on since I've been here at Carolin better than post seasons and we have tl said Sanford. A three sport standout at Northwest Sanford turned down numerous basketb; NCAA schools and chose to play footbai credit his affinity with Coach Carlen as t to attend USC. "I had offers to play basketball at Cl< 75 other schools, but Coach Carlen reall; football program," sid Sanford. He was; Sanford, who intercepted tow passes a hiohlv ro(Jar/^a^ Kir nmfacoiAnnl onnntn aA v^Mft V4VV1 WJ pi ViWOlUUOl Ol^UUlO early round pro football draft choice r "I would really like to have a chance hopefully. "It would be a dream come tn The multi-talented Sanford will also h for the Gamecocks this season. In an football ability of defensive back Rick appropriate than those of Coach Carle definition of Carlen's favorite complime "quality football player." ruvra the peopi tall everything wi ewtal Soui :h at b?ltlin? 2S6-: I America horn Writer j iat head coach Jim Carlen uses nted players. To gain a clear one must observe the career of d. for the Gamecocks at the left ?e years. Possessing excellent t, the 21-vear-old Rock Hill ?t talented defensive sacks. sen tabbed as a possible Alli not like to view these preuicof becoming an All-America," : chances of becoming an Allit rather a result of hard work aary win aepena greatly on lot attempt to shy away from lere I can't help but feel that I d said. "I feel they (the young icessary talent, all they need is f his fellow defensive backs but ow good they are until they are Carolina teams, including the participated in the Tangerine h the previous three, Sanford this is the best team that I've The overall attitude *s much \e leadership which we need," em high School in Rock Hill, ill scholarships from prominent 1 for Carolina. He was quick to tie incentive for for his decision mson, Wake Forest, and about f sold me on Carolina and their tlso a high school track star, id made 56 tackles last year , is It will be no surprise if he is an ext year. a nlnv nrn Kail '' VV> |/iu uutl) OU1M oaiuuiu lefor me." mdle the punt returning chores iffort justifiably describe the Sanford, no words are more n. Rick Sanford is a walking ntary phrase. Rick Sanford is a i sell! I i Kl 1559 ILATE SHOWSj|| FRI-SAT-11:15 I KITUNE AT FOKEST Off. ARLO GUTHRIE 1 ' -IN"AlfCE'S RESTAURANT") l!l!^l4lTS5u^T?gg^PLl I t CLASSIC! UNREAL! "WIZARDS i S i === 1 UlTIMATf SUSPENSE THRiUER! EYES j ? OF LAURA MARS J ra\/r r>.i ima\?/a\/ HI TAAYC LAJINJAAVVMY m TOMMY LEE JONES P \i Hb'* >fl (v>o i I NOW! || ADULTS $2.00 | YOUTH $1.00 | | I |R.^? TFCHNlCOlQft