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back, displays the form that makes him the big cog in Penn State's
powerful scoring machine. The Ghost will no doubt eclipse two
all-time Penn State records, both the number of touchdowns
scored in one season and total offensive yardage en route' to
leading the Nittanies against the Panthers this afternoon.
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LENNY MOORE- "THE DYNAMITE KID"
Yes, another title for Penn State's hustling half
back. Why "The Dynamite . Kid"? Well, it seems
to fit in with Moore's trademark on the gridiron—
his ability to "explode" for huge chunks of yard
age at any time during a game. Just give him the
ball and a little room and then start counting the
points.
Talking with Lenny Thursday was truly an en
joyable experience. His easy-going nature, quick
smile, and sincerity, touched with true modesty,
rated him as an All-America both as a player
and personality in this book.
Success on the football field is nothing new to
"The Dynamite Kid." Reading
High School never had a better
gridder than Moore, and Coach
Andy Stopper saw to it that his
star's brightness did not diminish.
Moore learned in high school
that press clippings were meant
to be read and not worshipped.
He also learned the value of
teamwork. Moore has practiced
both these points while traveling
on his road to success
Lenny said he attributes his college success
mainly to good blocking. "Without those men up
front," Moore explained, "you can't get anywhere."
Rather than point to his excellent speed or his
ability to "fake left and go right," Moore praised
his teammates for his grid fame. Lenny added
that he "tries to foget about records and just
think about winning."
In eight games so far ,this season Moore has
rolled up 1014 yards on the ground, just 17 yards
short of the Penn State record set in 1912 by
E. E. "Shorty" Miller. One of Miller's marks, total
yards gained from scrimmage, was erased from the
books by Moore. "The Dynamite Kid" has carried
the ball 120 times this year, giving him an average
of 8.45 yards a carry. Last season S. C. Caroline
of Illinois picked up 1256 yards in 194 tries for an
'average of .6.47 yards on each attempt.
However, Moore was quick to emphasize the
fact that the Lions have other top-notch backs.
"The only difference," Moore said, "is that they
only get to carry the ball about five or six times
a game, where I run about 15 or 20 times. Another
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thing is that I get to run the bread-and-butter
plays, while the others are used for standard
plays." MoOre's modesty, which is exceeded only
by his rushing yardage, caused him to overlook a
few facts. His *ability to be a consistant ground
gainer has resulted in his getting the ball more
often than other backs. But, Lenny is right, Lion
CoaCh Rip Eligle can also rely on Ron Younker,
Billy Kane, and Buddy Rowell, among others,
when yardage is needed.
There has been some question as to whether
Moore wears the Oxford (low cut) type of foot
ball shoe or not. "I wear the regular typg, , shoe."
Moore answered, "but I tape the outside for sup
port." It is this tape on the outside of the shoes
which makes it appear as though he is wearing
Oxfords.
Last year against Pitt Moore carried the ball 13
times for a net gain of 120 yards. His top sprint
came in the second period when he took a hand
off from quarterback Tony Rados and sped to
paydirt. This season Moore has penetrated the
enemy end zone 13 times to tie the Nittany touch
down record. '
Many fans have thrilled to Moore's beautiful
"dancing and prancing." His piston-like leg action
has carried him out of the arms of numerous
tacklers. In the , Penn game this season Moore
turned in one of his finest exhibitions of crashing
into, and out of the arms of opponents. Millions
of fans wached the game on television and had a
chance to see Moore flash down the sideline for a
60-yard TD sprint after taking a pitchout from
quarterback Don Bailey. At least seven Penn
players had a shot at Mopre. Some hit him, but
Moore kept on going. Moore poured on the speed,
smashed into the arms of would-be tacklers, only
to spin out again, added a few fakes, and rambled
goalward.
One of the finest things about Lenny is that
there is nobody who appreciates his fortunate posi
tion more than himself.. Even off the field Lenny
is still All-America material.
What was Moore's biggest thrill in college foot
ball? "I don't like to pick out things like that,"
he said,' "because the biggest thrill I can get is
just to be able to play college ball. It's great to
be able to play against teams I used to read about
when I was a kid." Lenny's eyes gleamed as he
seemingly recalled the steps on his way up the
staircase of dreams.
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