John P. Howerton (1981-84)

Inducted 1998

HOWERTON WAS A STANDOUT OFFENSIVE LINEMAN FOR THE RAMS FROM 1981-84.

HE HELPED GUIDE THE RAMS TO A 30-9-1 (.763) RECORD AND A PAIR OF WVIAC TITLES IN 1982 AND 1983.

IN ADDITION, THE 1983 TEAM MADE THE SCHOOL'S FIRST-EVER TRIP TO THE NAIA PLAYOFFS, WHERE THEY LOST TO EVENTUAL NATIONAL CHAMPION CARSON-NEWMAN IN THE QUARTERFINALS.

HOWERTON EARNED FIRST TEAM WVIAC ALL-STAR HONORS IN 1983 AND 1984.

HE ALSO GARNERED HONORABLE MENTION NAIA ALL-AMERICA HONORS IN 1984.

HOWERTON HELPED ANCHOR AN OFFENSIVE LINE THAT SET NUMEROUS TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL MARKS FOR PASSING, RUSHING, AND SCORING.


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