utah football 1975 - of College Football Games

Post-Season Possibility
RONCHERKAS
Defensive Tackle, Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada,
Senior 1VL
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 235 Born: 12-30-53
Kamsack High School
AT UTAH: As a junior college transfer last season, Ron stepped right into the starting
lineup and was a mainstay of the Ute defense. He proved to be a very able pass rusher and
was fourth on the team in tackles with 57. He was named as a member of the All-WAC
second team last season and with a year's experience under his belt should be a candidate
for first-team honors this season. Cherkas is very strong and moves well for a defensive
lineman. He is also one of those players who gives 100 percent all the time and is highly
respected b'y his teammates.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Ron attended Gavilan Junior College in Gilroy, California where he
played football, basketball, baseball and track. He was named to the All-Conference and
All-State teams in footballl.
HIGH SCHOOL: At Kamsack High School Ron played football, basketball, baseball, and
track earning All-league honors in football and basketball. He was noted to be a hard
throwing pitcher in baseball and both his football and basketball teams won league championships.
PERSONAL. Ron is a physical education major and hopes to be a coach someday after
giving pro football a try. He is a good student and was a member of the student council in
high school. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cherkas, own a large farm in Kamsack.
LOVAT ON CHERKAS: "As an inexperienced junior Ron established himself as a stalwart
in our defense. Last year's experience, coupled with an intense desire, will make Ron
valuable to us."
Post-Season Possibility
MIKE SPENCER
Defensive Cornerback, Compton, California,
Junior, 1VL
Ht: 5-11% Wt: 178 Born: 1-8-54
Compton High School
AT UTAH: Mike is one of the bright spots in the Ute defensive secondary. After sitting
out two years ago as a redshirt Mike stepped right into the starting lineup last season and
showed he had the talent to become one of the best defensive backs ever to don a Utah
uniform. He is an excellent athlete and has that extra sense of where the ball is going.
Mike has good speed and quickness as he showed last year in making 48 tackles. If Mike lives
up to his promise and ability he should be a definite contender for post-season honors this
year
HIGH SCHOOL: At Compton High School, Mike earned three letters in football and was
the captain of the team. His team won the Coast League Championship in 1969 and 1970
and he once caught three touchdown passes in a game.
PERSONAL. Mike is the younger brother of Ike, Ute running back who finished his career
last year as the all-time Ute rushing leader. Mike is a Community Recreation Management
Major and hopes to be a country club owner someday. Mike is married and is the son of
Mrs. Anna Spencer.
LOVAT ON SPENCER: "Mike has the ability, very similar, to that of Norm Thompson
(one of the Utes all-time great defensive backs) and if he improves his consistency he wilt be
one of the finest defensive backs ever to play at Utah."
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