utah football 1975 - of College Football Games

BOB SWEENEY „ iAl oon D
Fullback, KalisDell. Montana, sophomore, Ht: 6-3, Wt: 230, Born:
1-10-55, Flathead High School.
AT UTAH: Bob was redshirted last year but looks to be a strong
candidate to take over at fullback. He runs with authority inside and is
able to pick up the tough yard. Bob is like having an offensive guard in
the backfield when he is called on to lead the blocking. He has all the
tools to be an outstanding running back and could really shine if he gets
down to business.
HIGH SCHOOL: Fantastic student and all-around athlete. Was class
president, member of student council, National Honor Society, was a
delegate to Boy's State, student representative to district school board
and a member of the all-state choir. Earned five letters - football (2),
basketball (2), track (1). Many honors for football . . . captain, state
rushing leader, all-state, held school records for career rushing, game
rushing and times carried, both career and game. Former US Air
Force Academy cadet and was self-defense champ there.
PERSONAL: Majoring in english and philosophy, aspires to be a lawyer.
Favorite pro athlete is Larry Csonka. Person he respects the most is his
father.
TERRY TAYLOR
Defensive back. Salt Lake City, Utah, Junior, Ht: 6-0, Wt: 195, Born:
6-21-55, Skyline High School.
AT UTAH: Terry saw limited playing time during his sophomore year.
Coaches are looking for him to give depth at any of the defensive
backfield positions. Terry had a good spring that left him ready to step
in and play when needed. His mark on the field is the hard hitting style
of football he enjoys. He uses his speed to unload on pass receivers.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two year all-stater in football. Captain of the
football and wrestling teams. Earned nine letters, three each in football,
track and wrestling. Were state football champs in 1971, state track
champs in 1972.
PERSONAL: Person he respects the most is his mother. Majoring in
leisure studies, aspires to be a commercial recreation operator.
VAL VAUGHN
Offensive guard. Bountiful, Utah, sophomore, Ht: 6-1, Wt: 221, Born:
10-11-55, Bountiful High School.
AT UTAH: Val had a good spring as an offensive guard and gave coaches
the indication that he wanted to play At the close of spring drills he
was listed as number three man at this position, but if his development
continues he could see game action this fall.
HIGH SCHOOL: Set a school record in shot put and discus Earned
three letters for track, one for football. Named to the all-star team in
football.
PERSONAL: Undecided major. Father is a real estate salesman.
LARRY WALL
Defensive end. Bountiful, Utah, Junior, Ht: 6-0, Wt: 177, Born: 8-27-55,
Viewmont High School.
AT UTAH: Wall was moved from defensive back to defensive end this
spring. Coaches were afraid his size would hurt him up front, but the
worry was quickly erased. Larry has become one of the most aggresive
and hardest hitting players on the squad. He has now just started to
develop toward his full potential. Last season Larry was a leader on the
kickoff team by running by blockers to make the tackles. He will see a
lot of playing time this year at his new spot.
HIGH SCHOOL: Outstanding athlete who was captain of the football
team along with being an all-region and all-state performer. Was also
basketball captain and prep of the week. His teams were football state
champs in 1971, baseball state champs in 1973, state runner-up in basketball
in 1972. Won nine varsity letters, three in each sport.
PERSONAL: Undecided major. Father participated in football,
basketball and baseball in high school.
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