Fresh herd blood brings new hopes to injured team Injuries to key performers forced the Harding Bisons to settle for a 5-4-1 record and a tie for third place in the bruising Ale. Five starters, including Jack Barber and Jeff Smith, were among the injured; but great depth saved the team from a disastrous season. Coach Prock and his assistants had a great deal of talent to use in filling vacant spots. Freshmen and sophomores took over vital positions which were held by upperclassmen. With an unwavering will and a goal of good sportsmanship, the Bison team showed Itself as a powerful contender'in the AIC competition. 1. LEAPING over teammate, Rick Jones prepares to tackle Henderson's quarterback. 2. PLUGGING through an open gap, Jackie Alston gains Bison first down yardage. 3. MARCHING on the field, Jackie Alston leads the team. 4. FOCUSING their thoughts on victory, the team awaits the opening kickoff. 5. THRUSTING himself at the interceptor, Joe David Smith stops Henderson's cornerback as Steve Peoples comes to help. 248 / FOOTBALL
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