DON ABRACZINSKAS Middle Guard 1973 / 1976 Catawissa, PA

Biography

Abraczinskas was a rarity in the early 1970s – a freshman who earned starts with the varsity. When regulars Steve Gribble and Monty Matthews went down with injuries, Abraczinskas was brought up from the freshman squad and made two starts (Appalachian State and Florida State). He started against Georgia and Georgia Tech in ’74, making three tackles against the Yellow Jackets. He was also a regular on kickoff coverage units that season. Abraczinskas redshirted in 1975 and was moved to defensive tackle under new coach Jim Carlen. He worked as the backup to Charlie Barber at left defensive tackle in 1976. He returned to the Pennsylvania area and helps run his families’ 3500 Christmas tree farm, which has been in business since 1910.

Prior Schools
School	Location

Roster Listings
Year	Roster	Num	Pos	Ht	Wt	Yr	Gms	GS
1973	1973 Freshmen Roster	42	DE	6-2	219	Fr
1973	Programs vs Ohio, Miami (OH), Houston	62	DE	6-2	219	Fr	2	2
1974	1974 Media Guide	62	DE	6-2	230	So
1974	Program vs Georgia	62	DE	6-2	230	So
1974	Fall 1974	62	DE	6-2	230	So	2	2
1975	1975 Media Guide	74	DT	6-1	227	Jr
1976	Media Guide		MG	6-2	231	Jr
1976	Program vs Wake Forest	74	DT	6-2	231	Jr
1976	Fall 1976	74	DT	6-2	231	Jr	0	0

Depth Chart Appearances
Description	Position	Rank
11/17/1973 vs. Florida State	Strong-Side End	Starter
1974 Media Guide	Strong-Side End	2nd String
9/28/1974 vs Georgia	Left Defensive End	Starter
1975 Media Guide	Left Defensive Tackle	3rd String
9/25/1976 vs. Georgia	Left Defensive Tackle	2nd String

Defense
Year	Solo	Ast	Tkl	TFL	Sacks	Int	PBU	QBH	FR	FF	BK	IP	CDS	RZS	IPP	YPT
1973	0	0	27						1	0		2	0	0	9.25	1.5
1974	4	14	18	0.0	0.0		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.5	5
1976	0	0	2	0.0	1.0		0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	3	-6
Tot	4	14	47	0.0	1.0		0	0	1	0	0	3	1	1	13.75

IP - Impact Plays; CDS - Conversion Down Stops (3rd & 4th Down); RZS - Red Zone Stops; IPP - Impact Play Points; YPT - Yards Per Tackle

Games Started
Date	Opponent	Position
1973-11-10	Appalachian State	Strong-Side End
1973-11-17	Florida State	Strong-Side End
1974-09-14	Georgia Tech	Left Defensive End
1974-09-28	Georgia	Left Defensive End

Scoring Plays
Date	Opponent	Qtr	Time	USC	Opp	Play

Defense - Sacks
Year	Date	Opponent	Down	To Go	Side	Ydline	Play
1973	1973-11-03	N.C. State	1	10	USC	40	Dave Buckey sacked for loss of 6 (Don Abraczinskas)
1976	1976-10-09	Virginia	3	5	USC	19	Spencer sacked for loss of 6 (David Prezioso, Don Abraczinskas)

Defensive Plays
Year	Date	Opponent	Down	To Go	Side	Ydline	Play
1973	1973-10-13	Wake Forest	1	10	WFU	23	DeBenedetti rush for 8 (Don Abraczinskas)
1973	1973-11-03	N.C. State	1	10	NCS	35	Charley Young fumbles, recovered by (Don Abraczinskas)
1973	1973-11-10	Appalachian State	2	2	APP	29	Batts rush for 3 (Don Abraczinskas)
1974	1974-09-14	Georgia Tech	2	5	USC	35	Sims rush for 6 (Don Abraczinskas)
1974	1974-09-14	Georgia Tech	1	10	USC	15	Moriarty rush for 5 (Don Abraczinskas)
1974	1974-09-14	Georgia Tech	1	10	GAT	36	Moriarty rush for 4 (Don Abraczinskas)