 Preece had great speed (10.0 in the 100 yard dash), and a good arm, a great fit for the option offense.Linebackers Coach Ed Knecht, who had connections in Southwestern Idaho, received a phone call warning him that a rival school was attempting to steal Preece away from the Beavers, so Knecht promptly called new head coach Dee Andros with the news.Andros responded, "Get the $@%!