9—The Daily Collegian Fall Sports Preview Monday, September 10, 1973 Booters building around 'good nucleus' By BILL GUTHLEIN Collegian Senior Reporter Physiologists remain astounded at the intricacy, the consistency, -and the durability of the heart, the body's most important organ. In almost the same way Penn State soccer fans and foes were'continually intrigued by the teamwork and clutch effort displayed between forwards Andy Rymarczuk and Rick Allen. Just the loss of a high-scoring combination like that should be enough , to put a lump in the throat and some mist into the eyes of any soccer coach. Couple that with the loss of four-year starters Gary Mac Math and Gary Kline, and most any coach would probably just break down and But there is little call for crying for the Penn State booters this year, in fact there is room for a little optimism as soccer coach Herb Schmidt prepares his troops for another season. "It's a different, empty feeling without Rick and Andy," Schmidt said, "They both had finesse. the ability to score. We'll miss them . . . but we have - a good nucleus of oung men They work hard in practice and ha'. e the ability to pick up the voids. It's just going to take time to blend." _Schmidt is contemplating major surgery to last season's lineup to fill the giant gap on the front line. He may call on the services of 1972 high-scorer Chris Bahr and injury plagued Tom Kehan to lead the Lion offense. Bahr. aptly nicknamed "Thunderfoot" by USG Sponsored Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company Higham, Neilson, Whitridge & Reid, Inc. King of Prussia, Penna. 19406" Brochure and applications available from USG Office, 203 HUB Ritenour Health Center Mountainview Hospital his high school teammates at Neshaminy, scorched opponent's nets 10 times last season and passed for seven assists. - Bahr may find himself closer to the front line this year after spending his first two years at halfback. Schmidt has been toying with Bahr and Kehan up front in practice, looking for a new goal-getting pair. Kehan's soccer history has been a bad joke since he arrived in Nittany Valley... First it was his knee. Then, in the second game last year, he took a shot in the head that landed him in the hospital with a broken jaw. That was the end of his season. The (Philadelphia native has earned a reputation as something of a madman on the field, occassionally placing life ancklimb in jeopardy. wfien he could relax a bit. "I've never known him to back down," Schmidt said, "I'd be very, very surprised if he did now. He plays very aggressively, sometimes more aggressively than he has to, but last year, he wasn't out of line in that -play. I hope he's more fortunate this year, for his sake." If Schmidt does go with the Bahr-Kehan idea, the two will be given plenty of assistance from winger John Marsden. He had a phenomenal freshman season popping six goals into the nets and also passing off a, pair to finish fourth in the individual scoring. While the new front is beginning to gel Schmidt must rely on a strong defense to hold up under fire. GOALIES Mike Arnold and Tim Dantzig give Penn State a lot of potential for net protection. Arnold saw action in four written by represented by games with the Lions last year. He scooped down the goalie spot may rest assured that up 11 saves and yielded one, working his teammates in front of him know what primarily in games already 'decided when they're doing. The fullbacks appear far and he entered. away the toughest part .of the Penn State Dantzig, the former Navy net tender, is a lineup. Experience abounds ; with Dave strong contender for the starting spot but Boles, Bruce Allen; and Bob Viehweger all may not be eligible to play. Navy was slow returning to the Lion backfield. in delivering his transcript and he may not HALFBACKS—Depending what Schmidt have sat out the required year. A decision decides about the inside problem, Bahr may by the ECAC is due soon. be back to lead the halfback corps again. If FULLBACKS Whoever finally nails continued on page 4 . ': , ':F.'-- . - . . 11.,:.221'.•:_..r, -1' . - a?_ ~'t ~~~~._ 44 1 1 . 4. 4 1 , 5t "' 1141' Jimmy Startzell and Dave Boles A 1 1 1; ?. , Ri -f"4- Straight_ leg jeans. cuffed baggie.s,flare.s, super-widen... I, Lx , \\ -,, I \ "e' \\/ ''`' ( - , ,' ~.,. Photo by Randy J. Woodbury in denim corduroy by landlubber Lee Maverick Wrangler Reiner Cheap Thrills 115 5. Fraser- •. armee Leg Jean II Langllutier 11. Chet.*