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Wahoos 7-3 In 1968

But one quick glance at the University
Hall practice field testifies
the fact that the Virginia Wahoos
will be ready themselves for any
and all opposition. The fall of 1968
brought a 7-3 performance and a
third place ACC finish. Coach
Blackburn was named ACC Coach
of the Year, and tailback Frank
Quayle was the conference Player
of the Year. The offense last season
was the best in the ACC, and
eleventh in the nation.

The Cavaliers of this season are
minus some 12 starters from 1968
- eight of whom were on the offensive
unit. There are 30 lettermen
returning, 17 juniors and 13
Seniors.

The exciting Arnette, Anderson,
and Quayle trio has departed
leaving Coach Blackburn and his
staff the task of finding suitable replacement.
The quarterback job is
up for grabs. Danny Fassio heads
the list of contenders. Fassio saw
some action last year, completing
12 of 35 passes for 131 yards, Last
season's first-year field general,
Larry Albert, is also vying for the
slot. Mike Cubbage, a graduate of
Lane High School, spent most of
spring practice on the baseball field,
but is also a strong candidate for
quarterback honors.

The job of filling Frank Quayle's
shoes falls to Dave Wyncoop, a
188-pound senior from Clarion,
Pennsylvania. Wyncoop rushed 66
times last fall for 281 yards and a
4.3 yard average. Jim Lacey, a fine
second-year performer, will also be
ready to step into the running back
duties should he be needed. The
fullback spot is under contention
from Clinch Heyward and Gary
Helman. Heyward saw limited action
for the Wahoos last season,
collecting 205 yards on 40 carries.
Chuck Mooser appears to be the
choice for flanker back. A leading
receiver from the 1968 squad
Mooser grabbed 15 aerials good for
188 yards and five touchdowns.
Brian Kitchen has been converted
from a quarterback to a flanker,
and he should see plenty of action
as well.

Also gone from last year's regular
offensive unit are Chuck
Hammer, Paul Rogers, and Greg
Shelley, Coach Ken Campbell maintains,
however, "We can foresee the
offensive line being as good or even
better as last year's line."