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sidelined by injury
By Bob Cullinan
John Pont was given a "baptism by fire" in the
Big 10 Conference last year, as he tried to reverse
the losing ways of Northwestern University.
Northwestern ended up with a 4-7 overall record, a
4-4 conference record and a tie for fourth in the Big
10. In 1972, their record was 2-9.
This year, Pont hopes he can further turn the tide
of Wildcat football fortunes. Northwestern returns 28
lettermen, including 11 starters.
Injuries last week to starting quarterback Mitch
Anderson and backup Kim Girkins probably have
thrust third-stringer Steve Moor into the starting
role. Anderson has led the Big 10 in passing the past
two seasons.
Primary targets for Moor's passes will be
returning lettermen Bill Stevens and Wayne
Frederickson, who caught 15 and 11 passes
respectively last year.
Other offensive assets include Jim Trimble and
Greg Boykin, who shared the starting fullback berth
a year ago. Trimble continues at fullback, while
Boykin has been moved to tailback this season.
"In the spring, we produced a more consistent
inside game," Pont said. "This should make our
pass more effective."
Pont sees the defense as the key to an improved
season. Northwestern last year placed ninth in the
league in total defense, seventh in rushing defense
and tenth in passing defense.
The Wildcats employ a 5-2 defense, similar to that
of Nebraska. They return four starters from that
front five. Doug Belko and Rob Mason are back at
their defensive end positions, along with tackle John
"Doc" Holliday and middle guard Paul Maly.
Northwestern's season record stands at 0-2, with
early season losses coming to Michigan State and
Notre Dame.
At East Lansing, Mich., the Wildcats bowed 41-7
to a Michigan State team that scored only nine
touchdowns all of last season.
Northwestern held Notre Dame to a 14-3 halftime
lead last week at Evanston, III. before the Irish
exploded for a 21-point third quarter. Notre Dame
went on to win 49-3.
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