Shocker jersey, heads to the field.
Joe Williams fs '81 decided to mark the 30-year anniversary of his
1978 record-setting, 67-yard field goal by coming back to campus from
his Mississippi home. His goal? To recreate that memorable kick.
He made the original kick — which not only set a school mark for the longest field goal, but also tied an NCAA record — on Oct. 21, 1978, in
a game against Southern Illinois.
The Shockers won by a score of 33-7. On Oct. 24, 2008, Williams and holder Bryan Hanning ’80 were cheered on by teammates, media and
alumni association staffers. Williams’ attempt at 67 yards fell short, but
he did hit a shot from mid-field, proving he still has the leg power.
Among those joining Williams and Hanning last October at Cessna
Stadium were these former WSU football players and other well-wishers: Mike Berendes '81, John Blazek '77, Jay Hull '83, Tommy Kettler '80,
Tony Sumler '78, Reuben Eckels '91, Chuck Aquino '81, Mike Bales fs '78, Robert Barley fs '79, Mike Green and well-known WSU athletic equipment supervisor Joe Banks, AKA "Mr. B." Also attending was Mike Kennedy '71, longtime "Voice of the Shockers," who called football games on radio and television from the mid-1970s until the program ended in 1986.
In the Shocker Crowd
Among those joining Joe Williams and Bryan Hanning last October at Cessna Stadium were these former WSU football players and other well-wishers: Mike Berendes '81, John Blazek '77, Jay Hull '83, Tommy Kettler '80,
Tony Sumler '78, Reuben Eckels '91, Chuck Aquino '81, Mike Bales fs '78, Robert Barley fs '79 and well-known
WSU athletic equipment supervisor, Joe Banks, AKA "Mr. B." Also attending was Mike Kennedy ’71, longtime
“Voice of the Shockers,” who called football games on radio and television from the mid-1970s until the program
ended in 1986.
