Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Football Facts

Editor's note: This is the eighth of a 12-part series of a column by Prescott High School football coach Eddie Jackson. The articles will deal with information on the upcoming football season as well as a look back at some facts and stats about Curley Wolf football from the last 25 years. These statistics came from the post-season booklet prepared for each player.

COMING EVENTS: Thursday, Aug. 1, weight workout. Friday, Aug. 2, physicals at Dr. Vermont's office; East-West All Star game at the University of Central Arkansas. Aug. 6-8, Wolves one-a-day practices start. Practices will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

COACH'S CORNER: The Wolves' football staff will open a mini-camp 32 days before we kick off at Ashdown. (See related article.) At the conclusion of the AHSCA coaches clinic on Friday, the West All-Stars will take on the East All-Stars at UCA's Estes Stadium in Conway.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Terrell Burton, ol/dl, had a great junior year and will be counted on a great deal to anchor the middle of the Wolfgant "D" line as well as help the movin' maroon. He also will help with the placekicking duties.

Billy Todd, wr/db, got some valuable experience last season and had a chance to contribute as a senior.

'96 SCHEDULE, SCOUT REPORT: In game 6, the Wolves return home to take on a very talented DeQueen team. The Leopards have had two outstanding junior high teams to form the nucleus of a team that may be the most talented in 7AA. With a coaching change, this team will be more wide open and they will definitely hvae the size, speed and strength to play any brand of football they choose. Look for the Leopards to be a big factor in the league race.

WORD OF THE WEEK: Confidence -- self assurance.

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Hard work breeds confidence. When you reach a certain level there will be no anxiety and no apprehension. Will the Wolves play with confidence on Oct. 11?

RECORD SECTION: If anyone sees something that needs correcting please call the PHS football office at 887-3661.

Team -- Playoff team years and results: 1973 -- game 1: Wolves 35, Oak Grove 0; game 2: Wolves 52, Booneville, 0; game 3: Wolves 16, McCrory 0; undefeated state champions. 1975 -- game 1: Wolves 32, Dermott 12; game 2: Wolves 19, DeQueen 0; game 3: Wolves 21, Booneville 0; game 4: Wolves 29, DesArc 22, State champions.

Individual -- Punt leaders; average per punt. 1) Clark Morman, 1974, 42.1; 2) Jason Patrick, 1990, 37.3; 3) Hector Nassar, 1981, 36.4; 4) Randy Loe, 1976, 36.3; 5) Berry Marks, 1988, 36.1; 6) Brent Jones, 1989, 36.0; 7) Ronnie Johnson, 1972, 35.8; and 8) Jeff Gober, 1993, 35.3.

Special records -- Most career points rushing, 204, Jerry Flemons, 1971-73.

HALL OF FAME: Adding this week the academic honor roll GPA top five leaders: 1984 -- 1) Kelly Andrews 2) Kenny Fincher; 3) Eric Johnson; 4) Brad Yarbrough; and 5) Jeff Ridgell. 1985 -- 1) Shawn Smith; 2) Tim Loe; 3) Greg Wilson; 4) Joey Williams; and 5) Nate McDonald. 1986 -- 1) Jeff Morrow; 2) Larry Jones; 3) Neil Riddling; 4) Carlos Nassar; and 5) Cory Johnson.

Inadvertantly, Shawn Smith's name was left off as an All State player for 1985 last week.

1986: All-District -- Napoleon Briggs, Jeff Morrow, Cory Johnson, Johnny Dixon, Neal Riddline. Second team -- Tim Hall, and Carlos Nassar All-State -- Jeff Morrow and Napoleon Briggs.

1987: All-District -- Andy Wilson, Monte Johnson, Jim Haynie, Joey Gulley, David Ashcraft. Second team -- Herbie Meeks, Shawn Marks. All State -- Monte Johnson.

DON MUSE RECIPIENTS: 1986, Napoleon Briggs; 1984, Andy Nelson.

SUPPORT STAFF: A very key man on game days when the Wolves or Cubs are playing is Mr. Lee Walker, who is in charge of striping the field. His dedicated work has made Prescott a showcase for Friday night football. We have received numerous compliments from visiting teams and officials on the condition and looks of or turf. Lee has also received many offers from area coaches to come work on their fields.