1981

Win Conference With New Coach Phil Reynolds

Coming off winning the WPIAL title and losing a coaching legend in Bap Manzini, the jury was out on which direction the Jaguars would continue on.  The 1981 Jaguars and new head coach Phil Reynolds became the judge and jury, and left no doubt the TJ tradition will   continue.  Coach Reynolds, a long time assistant to Manzini, took the reigns and 

successfully followed in the lines of great teams of the past.  The team returned just one starter in Jeff Callahan and three other letter men, but the the cupboard was not bare and Reynolds and his coaching staff did a wonderful job of pulling the team together.

Finishing with a record of 8-3, and for the first time since 1971 won the Big Nine Conference Championship.  The starting lineup consisted mostly of seniors ,with the exception of some highly talented juniors, the whole team pulled together into a family.  Which helped to develop an important sense of unity on and off the field.  

Offensively they were led by Tom Geigerich, Mike Drobac, Jeff Callahan, and Bill Stoffell.  Of course they would not go anywhere without the customary tough TJ offensive line led by....

Defensively, the Jaguars were as stout as ever led by Tom Geigerich, Mike Svac,...

Unfortunately, in the first round of the playoffs the Jaguars were up against a team with overpowering size.  Mount Pleasant line averaged 6' and 200 lbs.  When it was all over the final score was 28-6 Mount Pleasant.

Season: 

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TJ 0 vs. Bethel Park 3: Video and articles

TJ 14 vs. EF 6Video and articles

TJ 8 vs.  Uniontown  6: Video and articles

TJ 35 vs. Brownsville 0: Video and articles

TJ 24 vs. South Allegheny 12: Video and articles

TJ 0 vs. Fox Chapel 34Video and articles

TJ 22 vs. West Mifflin North 7: Video and articles

TJ 20 vs.  Peters 0: Video and articles

TJ 7 vs.  Steel Valley 7: Video and articles

TJ 7 vs.   Belle Vernon  0: Video and articles

Playoffs:

TJ 6 vs.   Mount Pleasant 28Video and articles

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Coaching Staff:

Phil Reynolds- Head Coach

George Wilson- Assistant Coach

John Yogan- Assistant Coach

John Mitruski- Assistant Coach

Keith Pancoast- Assistant Coach

Bap Manzini- Assistant Coach

George Moser-Assistant Coach

Roster:Seniors:

Jeff Callahan

Mike Svac

Scott Falvo

Mike Drobac

Eric Hasis

Ralph Holzer

Eric Meehan

Toby Klingstrom

Tom Geigerich

George Liptack

Mark Richard

Ricci Mason

Chuck Diller

Rich Bendel

Scott Jeffers

Randy Sarber

Tom Low

Juniors:

Bill Stoffell

Bill Dosey

Ed Hannon

Ted Hinsman

Ted Anderson

Mike Kruptizer

Tim Andrews

Gary Hallas

Butch Smith

Joe Dolata

Wayne Helster

Rick Fitzharris

Ron Gurocka

Gary Smith

Sophomores:

Mike Buckiso

Jeff Stork

Mark Brubaker

Pete Starrett

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Stats:

Points scored per game:  13.0

Points allowed per game:  9.3

 

Rushing Yards (TD's):

Bill Stoffell:  ?? (3)

Mark Richard:??(5)

Jeff Callahan:  (3)

Mike Drobac:  (2)

Receptions/yards (TD's):

Mike Svac:  (1)

Tom Geigerich: ?? (4)

Passing Yards/ Completions-Attempts (TD's):

Mike Drobac:  ?? (5)

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