utah football 1975 - of College Football Games

KIRK BLOSCH
Offensive Guard Salt Lake City, Utah junior 1VL Ht: 6-0, Wt: 220
Born: 6-5-54 West High School.
AT UTAH: Kirk moved from middle guard to offensive guard this
spring. He finished the spring drills as the starting guard on his side.
He is very quick and is able to get the first lick on the line. Kirk has
the speed to lead sweeps as well as drop back quickly to protect the
passer. Coaches are counting on him to put it together this year.
HIGH SCHOOL: Named to All-State Football Team. Won two letters
for football. Team was the region champions.
PERSONEL: Undecided major at the U. Father is a safety inspector.
RICK BOURDEAUX
Defensive Back Salt Lake City, Utah junior 1VL Ht: 6-0 Wt: 175
Born: 1-1-55 West High School.
AT UTAH: The defensive backfield will have Rick playing there for
his second year. As a starter last year at defensive halfback he had 24
unassisted and 14 assisted tackles. During the spring Rick tried his
hand at flanker on the offensive unit. This fall Rick may see some
offensive action along with his duties on defense. Rick also may see some
action running back kickoffs. He is an excellent athlete who can play
many positions.
HIGH SCHOOL: All-around athlete who won eight letters — football
(3), track (2), basketball (3). All-state football and two time all-region
player. Basketball and football regional champs. Member of Honor
Roll.
PERSONAL: Majoring in mining engineering. Person he respects the
most is his father. Muhammed AM is favorite pro athlete. Father is
retired.
MICHAEL BROWN
Kicker, Riverton, Wyoming, Senior 1VL, Ht: 5-11, Wt: 175, Born:
1-27-53, Riverton High School
AT UTAH: Brown did all of the Ute kicking and punting last season.
He finished second to Willie Armstead in team scoring with 21 points.
Mike averaged 38 yards per punt last fall including a 65 yarder. He
He should add consistency to the Ute Kicking game.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was the state champion in the pole vault. Named
All-region and all-state in basketball. Basketball and track teams were
region champions.
Earned nine letters, three each in football, track and basketball. Member
of the national honor society. Played at Air Force Academy, football
and basketball. Also attended Casper J.C.
PERSONAL: Nicknamed Brownie. Majoring in Business Management.
Favorite pro athlete is Jack Nicklaus. Most admires his father. Married
to former Geralynn Hart.
DAVID CERBIN
Offensive tackle. Orange, California, Junior, Ht: 6-4, Wt: 250, Born:
7-22-55, Burbank High School.
AT UTAH: David, a J.C. transfer, is the largest man on the Ute squad.
He stepped into a starting position at offensive tackle this spring.
David could be the key to Utah's new power I running game. He not
only has great size but is very fast for his 6-4 build. Coaches feel he will
be a mainstay on the offensive line Utah needs. David will be filling
the spot left vacant by the graduation of Dave Dahl.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played in the East-West all-star game. All-league and
all-valley player. Lettered in football and baseball. Were league
champions. Member of the honor roll. Also played football at Santa
Ana Community College.
PERSONAL: His father is a clergyman, and the person he respects the
most. Majoring in physical education and aspires to be a coach.
Nicknamed Mountain. Favorite pro athlete is Deacon Jones.
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