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1977 Cougars -

The Yo-Yo Team

By Robert Buttitta
As the COC Cougars went into
last Saturday's game against West
Los Angeles, their season could best
be described by one word -
unpredictable.
The roller-coaster pattern of dom-
inating a game one week and then
being totally dominated in the next
cost COC a playoff berth. That
pattern was demonstrated drama-
tically in games against Moorpark
and Compton.
In the Moorpark game, it seemed
as if the Cougars had left their
defensive team back home. COC's
explosive offense, led by superstar
quarterback, Reggie Ogburn, put 35
points on the scoreboard.
Normally that would be enough to
assure an easy victory. However,
the COC defense, which usually is
one of the toughest in the con-
ference, allowed Moorpark to score
48 points. The Cougar defense
totally collapsed in a game COC had
to win. Reggie Ogburn (11) carries ball in a crowd. The star quarterback has been named No. 2 offensive (running and passing)
When COC defeated Santa Bar- quarterback among community colleges in the nation. No. 72 is Steve Vinson, offensive guard and a team captain.
bara, it looked as if the Cougars Leading interference are Ivan Battee (32), tailback, and Robbie White (40), fullback. Cougars came in second (5-2) in the
were on their way to the Mission conference, behind winner Glendale. Cougars lost in game with Glendale by only one point. Photo by Ron Nicholson
Bowl." All they had to do was to win
three remaining games and the
Bowl was theirs. Baseball Stars
This seemed likely considering Calendar
the three teams left to play. Of the
three, Moorpark seemed to be the (De~. 2 - 22) Go "Big Time"
easiest. This turned out false. Fri. 2 - Women's Volleyball, State Tournament, TBA
Moorpark consistently came up with Sat. 3 - Women's Volleyball, State Tournament, TBA Six members of last year;s Cougar
the big play on crucial downs. The championship baseball team are
result of that was victory for Tues. 6 - Fall Sports Banquet currently enrolled at four-year
Moorpark and no Bowl bid for the Thurs. 8 - Drama Presentation, Amphitheater, 12 noon schools and playing baseball, re-
Cougars. Placement Testing, Dining Room, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. ports coach Mike Gillespie. All are
After that let-down, no one knew Fri. 9 - Men's Track, USTFF Decathlon at Glendale playing on athletic scholarships.
what to expect against Compton. Two members of last season's
However, after the first quarter, it Drama Presentation, Amphitheater, 12 noon squad, which won the Western
was obvious this was not the same Sat. 10 - Men's Track, USTFF Decathlon at Glendale State Conference title, were named
team that had taken the field a week Tues. 13 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Board Room, 7 p.m. to California's All-Star team. They
earlier. As they had the week Last Instruction Day are Pat Estrada and Mike Hirano.
before, the COC offense came out Wed.14 - Final Exams Estrada, a pitcher, set a new COC
firing. The difference in this game record of 13 wins and only one loss.
was the defense. thru His earned run average (ERA) was
Although they allowed the Tar- Tues. 20 - Final Exams a remarkable 1.56. Pat now attends
tars to score 26 points, most of the Thurs.22 -Student Senate Special Children's Christmas Party, California State University, Fuller-
points came near the end of the 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. ton.
game. The Cougars did an ab- WINTER VACATION DECEMBER 21, 1977, Hirano, a centerfielder, last year
solutely unbelievable job on the through JANUARY 6, 1978 rewrote the Cougar record book by
Compton running game. Compton's hitting .414, logging most hits (65),
total net yards rushing for the and driving in most runs (41). He is
entire game was 1 yard. Truly a enrolled at the University of Cal-
complete turn around from the GRIZZLY ifornia, Irvine.
week before. DEERFIELD Also attending UC Irvine is
Most of Compton's yardage came (Cont'd From Page 3) (Cont'd From Page 3) pitcher Ken Gutierrez who set a
through the air. The Tartar quarter- new school record by logging eight
back attempted 54 passes, while comes alive in Bobby Deerfie/,d. He might lead you to believe. wins and no losses in conference
completing 24. However, the defen- even smiles and laughs and fre- Then there are those who charge play.
sive backs did pick off three passes quently is marvellously funny. Grizzly Adams is so slow moving Third baseman Pat Rubino is
- one by Jeff Tracy, one by His scenes with confusing, many and peaceful, it is an excellent being converted to a catcher at San
Richard Schultze, and one by , and sensitive Keller are comic program for insomniacs. Diego State. He was All-State two
Arthur Thompkins. The incon- delights, even hilarious at times. I recommend this program. years ago.
sistency which plagued the COC The movie really concerns itself Watch it. Help keep its Nielsen Second baseman Phil Belmonte
defense may be a result of so many not so much with racing as with his rating up so that it has a chance of was rated the Cougars' best defen-
freshman starting for the Cougars. attempts to win Lillian, and her returning next season. sive player. He's now at the
efforts to discourage him. Admittedly, at this point I'm not
On the other hand, the offense Lillian is a greater trophy by far sure if Grizzly Adams is serious or if University of Hawaii.
has been fantastic throughout the than Deerfield can ever win in any it is a comedy spoof. Outfielder Ron Cavender, who hit
season. In particular, Ogburn. The race. He all but gives up his career And, frankly, chances of its .407 in the WSC, will slug for the
game against Compton really in- in his attempts to win her, and survival are not good. United States International Univer-
dicates what kind of athlete he is. almost loses his life during competi- To make it, I'm afraid, Adams sity at San Diego.
Against the Tartars, he rushed for tion trying to forget her. must adopt the Bradfords and move
244 yards and scored an incredible This is Pacino at his very best. them into his one-room log cabin.
six touchdowns. He also added 139 Despite the plaudits he earned in (The Bradfords are a family channel).
On the other hand, Adams'
yards passing and another TD.
Godfather, his reviewer maintains starring on Eight Is Enough, a chances for survival might not be
Ogburn broke six COC records that in Bobby Deerfie/,d he portrays higher-rated TV show appearing much better because, as The Brad-
during the clash. his most impressive role to date. opposite Grizzly Adams on another fords say, "eight is enough".