utah football 1975 - of College Football Games

DAVID KASPER
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Offensive guard. Mays Landing, New Jersey, sophomore, Ht. b-1,
240, Born: 1-21-56, Holy Spirit High School
AT UTAH: Dave was the best of the freshmen offensive linemen. He
gained valuable experience during last year's campaign as a member of
the varsity. Dave will step into a starting spot at guard this season after
playing in the backup spot last year. He proved to be a versatile performer
as a freshman and developed into an outstanding blocker.
HIGH SCHOOL: Team was track and football league champions.
Earned four letterssm track, three in football.
conference and all-south Jersey teams.
Was named to all-
PERSONAL: Person he respects the most is his father. Favorite pro
athlete is Jerry Kramer. Major undecided. Nicknamed Grog.
WALT KAUFMAN
Defensive tackle, Ontario, California, Sophomore, Ht: 6-3, Wt: 240,
Born: 4-16-56, Chaffery High School.
AT UTAH: Walt did such an outstanding job on the junior varsity that
he was moved up to the varsity. He injured his knee in mid-season but
was able to return in time to travel to Louisiana in the season finale. He
made a name for himself this spring as one of the quickest defensive
linemen. The coaches feel Walt has the potential to become one of
Utah's finest linemen. Walt has the knack of being able to fight off the
blocker and find the ball.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was listed in Who's Who All-American team, allconference,
All-San Gabriel Valley and prep all-American in football.
Named most improved wrestler. Won two letters in football. One in
wrestling. On the honor roll. Captain of the football team.
PERSONAL: Majoring in entomology. Father is an electrical
foreman.
PAT KONS
Middle guard, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Sophomore, Ht: 6-2, Wt:
215, Born: 11-13-55, East High School.
AT UTAH: With a lack of defensive experience on the line, Pat will be
seeing action this fall. After a fine J.V. season last year he had a good
spring at middle guard. He has the quickness and speed to beat the
blocker to the punch. Pat is coachable and is always hustling on the field.
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters - football (2), and track (1).
Captain of the team and all-conference, all-county. Braveland Conference
football champs in 1972.
PERSONAL: Person he respects the most is his father. Majoring
in commercial recreation, aspires to run a recreation area.
GORDON KURZ
Tight End, Oxnard, California, Sophomore 1VL, Ht: 6-4, Wt: 205,
Born: 9-28-55, Santa Clara High School.
AT UTAH: Gordon became a starter at tight end as a freshmen due
to an injury to Fred Hobbs. Kurz handled the starting call like a veteran
by keeping his poise during the season. Gordy pulled down three passes
for 31 yards in his first year at Utah. He has tremendous speed for a
tight end but is hard nosed when it comes to blocking. Coaches feel
Kurz could defense for Utah as well as offense. Gordy hurt a knee last
spring but will be back full bore come kickoff this fall.
HIGH SCHOOL: Tremendous athlete in high school. All-American
and All-CIF in basketball. All-CIF in track, fourth in the nation in the
long jump. Captain in all three sports — football (3), track (4), and
basketball (3). All-city in football. Was on the honor roll, lettermans
president for three years and won the most outstanding boy in the school
award.
PERSONAL: Majoring in business. Father played football and baseball
in high school.
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