utah football 1975 - of College Football Games

DAN HAGEMANN „„ D
Quarterback, Palo Alto, California, Junior, Ht: 6-1, Wt: 190, Born:
11-5-54, Palo Alto High School, Sequoia High School
AT UTAH: Dan is noted for his fine running but is not afraid to put
the ball up in the air. During the spring he was able to make the option
work to perfection. Hagemann is able to open the passing lanes when he
rolls out because defenders can't afford to let him turn the ball up
field and run. Coaches feel that he will give Utah the depth at the
quarterback spot they lacked last year. During spring Dan also did some
punting.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played football, soccer and baseball. Was all-league
in all three. Played in the North-South Shrine football game. Was
captain of the football team and named one of the 100 best high school
backs in the country by a magazine editor. Played freshman ball at the
University of Oklahoma and played at Foothill Jr. College in California,
and was named MVP and All Golden State Conference.
PERSONAL: Majoring in architecture. Person he respects the most is
his father who is a cement contractor. Nicknamed the Kid.
KEVIN HARRISON
Middle Guard, Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Junior 1VL, Ht: 6-2, Wt: 245
Born: 8-2-54, Connellsville Area High School.
AT UTAH: Kevin was moved this spring from tackle to middle guard
to fill the opening left by the graduation of Mapu Manutai. He has the
size to plug up the middle of the defensive line, but the speed and
quickness to make him a good pass rusher. Kevin's biggest asset is his
strength which overpowers many players. Last fall Harrison had 21
assisted and 21 unassisted tackles. He also came up with a fumble
recovery and blocked two passes.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was Big 10 Invitational Heavyweight Wrestling
Champ, was sectional runner-up. Was county and sectional winner in
the shot put. All-conference and all-county in football. Had eight
varsity letters — wrestling (2), football (3), track (3).
PERSONAL: His father is coalminer and is the person whom he respects
the most. Majoring in theatre at the U.
ERICHEFFNER
Center, Santa Ana, California, Junior, Ht: 6-4, Wt: 220, Born: 8-22-55
Saddleback High School.
AT UTAH: Heffner gives needed depth as the backup for Harlan
Weise at center. Eric was an outstanding junior college player who was
recruited to beef up the offensive line. He has good speed which adds
to his ability to block linebackers Utah will be facing.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played football (3), and basketball (2). Named
all-league in football. Played in Orange County all-star game. Rotary
young man of the year. Played junior college football, named allleague
and most improved player.
PERSONAL: Majoring in sociology, criminology, aspires to be in the
FBI. Father played football at San Jose State.
MARK HOARD
Fullback, Great Falls, Montana, Junior 1VL, Ht: 6-1, Wt: 195, Born:
9-3-53, Great Falls Public High School
AT UTAH: Mark may have come out this spring as the man to replace
senior Steve Marlowe. Heicarried the ball only seven times last season
but he is known for his blocking skills. He has the ability to get the block
and spring a man out into the open. Mark also played defensive back
during last season which adds to his value to the Utah team.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a tremendous high school athlete. Earned nine
letters, three each in football, track and wrestling. Was all-state football
as junior and senior and co-captain of the team. Named most valuable
wrestler in 1972 . . . was state champion in 185 lbs. class. Played on
several championship teams .. . football in 1969 and 1971, wrestling in
1970 and track in 1970. Received Murdo Cambell Award from High
School.
PERSONAL: Plans to go to graduate school after getting degree in
biology. Father is dental technologist.
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