Bio: Petkovsek, Ed (Player of Week – 1970)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Petkovsek, Walker

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Loyal, Wis.) 12 Nov 1970

Running, blocking fullback Ed Petkovsek was named Eau Claire State’s offensive player of the week for his performance in the Eau Claire Blugold’s 49 – 9 loss to Nationally ranked Platteville on Saturday, October 31, 1970.

Petkovsek, a 6 foot, 200 pound second-year man from Greenwood High School (Clark Co., Wis.), carried 17 times for 58 years against Platteville’s highly touted defense. Although he was not the leading Blugold rushers, head coach Link Walker was especially pleased with Petkovsek’s “exceptional blocking.

Walker says Petkovsek has really developed his abilities during the course of this season, “He has potential to develop into a fine runner.” Walker calls Petkovsek “ideally built” size wise with “good speed and blocking ability.”

Petkovsek was the leading rusher on the junior varsity squad last season with 231 years in four games. As a senior at Greenwood, Petkovsek was all-conference on both offense and defense, while being voted the most improved player on the squad.

Ed is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Petkovsek.

Nice going, Ed!!