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Show tne ClEARFELD COURIER, Feb. 8, 1978, Page 9 With IQ) 0 of the National Section Federation of State High School Associations rule books speaks out on technical fouls called on the coaches seated on the bench. It states Coaches shall remain seated on the bench except to: (a) Rise and stand in front of his or her seat to signal players to request a time out. (b) While the clock is stopped, stand in front of his or her seat to signal or communicate to his or her squad member. (c) Spontaneously react to an outstanding play by a member of his or her team. s Clearfield matmen meet Bonneville 10-1- (d) Confer with personnel at the scorers table to specifically request a timeout for a correctible error. (e) Attend an injured player when beckoned onto the court by an official. (f) Rise during a charged timeout or intermission. The rule book states that fouls called on the coach or bench constitutes two free throws. If three technicals are called on a player or bench, the offender will be required to leave the vicinity of the playing floor for the remainder of the game. In December, Marion Tree, President of the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) passed the word along to his 400, or so, referees covering high school basketball, to strictly enforce rule or they (the officials) wouldnt be considered for state tournaments. I interviewed Coaches Dick Conolly of Weber High School, Roger Reid of Clearfield, and Ted Smith of Roy concerning the rule and the new Get Tough policy handed down from Salt Lake City. I cant even coach my team, complained Roger Reid. My Falcons run a variety of several offensive and defensive patterns, and if I stand up to be heard, they nail me with a T. The officials are too concerned with whats going on, on the bench, said Webers Dick Conolly, and they forget whats going on, on the floor. Inconsistency of officials make it added Ted Smith of Roy unfair, Some officials pay little or no attention to coaches on the bench, and others give them top billing. The threq coaches added q lot pf . other reasons for not favoring the 10- - f 10 rule. We should improve officiating and improve coaching, they said, and of calling not put the burden technicals on the referee. The referee is given too much power, added one coach. With his power he can dictate the outcome of a lot of ball games. If the officials are doing their job, said another, there isnt too much action on either bench to worry about. The rule is good, but difficult to Some enforce, they all agreed. officials try to live the letter of the law, while others are more concerned about the intent of the law. REFEREES SPEAK OUT Referee Bernie Yoacum favors the rule, but with a few qualifications. The rule is good to get the game back to where it belongs, he said, but coaches have a right to complain, if they dont get too personal Coaches can inand too vocal. fluence a crowd, and cause it to get out of hand, he continued.. I like a coach who can chew me out and forget it. said Bernie. Ill let them blow off a little steam when I make a questionable call, but I wont tolerate ? who trys to do my job the I time every pass his bench. I seldom call technicals fouls, but when I do, theyve got it coming. Cal Cottrell is a new official and will move to the varsity ranks next year. he said, "We arent but I wish the coaches would abide by the spirit of the rule. Both officials detest the added responsibility of patrolling the bench. Both acknowledged that good common sense should be employed by both coaches and referees. 0 UHSAA PRESIDENT SAYS HIS PIECE Different coaches have different 0 views of the rule, said Marion Tree. Those who are accustomed to intimidating the officials, are opposed to the restrictions of We have been having too many fights and disturbances that can be traced directly to supposedly bad officiating and coaches who influence the crowd by their actions at court-sidSomething had to be done, continued Mr. Tree, and weput teeth into the 0 rule. The rule is there, and we are obligated to enforce it with no exceptions. Some officials are ignoring the rule at the beginning of the year, so we put out a statement in December, insisting that it be strictly enforced QUESTION: Coaches complain that officials are neglecting the ball game to keep an eye on errant coaches. ANSWER: (Mr. Tree) I just dont believe that. The coaches are conscious of the rules and should enforce them. There may be some who are last weeks Falcon-Lake- r wrestling meet, Mike Jones of In 10-1- Clearfield 10-1- facing each other as they strained for power and position. to either grappler, Mikes shoulders were touching the mat for the allotted three seconds, and the referee 10-1- t. you back off the rule after this season? A No. We often experiment with new ideas from the coaches, but any changes must clear The National of Federation School High Association. We dont intend to deviate from the rule. Q. Arent the rules for basketball more strict, than in other sports? A. Perhaps, but wrestling coaches must go to the scorers table if they have a complaint, and if it isnt a valid complaint, they are charged with a timeout. Track coaches are required to sit in the stands. Each sport has its own problems and restrictions. Q College coaches seem to have more freedom on the bench. Why? A. The colleges have backed off the rule, and allow the coach to move along his bench. The coaches and players, and referees at college level are usually more mature,, and thus create fewer problems. Down South Q A coach was quoted in a Salt Lake paper as receiving a technical for shouting instructions to his player. Please comment. A. I read the article. Wittnesses at the game said that the coach slapped his clip board on the bench and stood up, yelling. Perhaps he was talking to his player, and maybe not. A lot of coaches, when penalized, will claim they were talking to their own players. More often than not they were venting their wrath on the referee. Q. Arent officials uclined to abuse their Whistle Power? A. Not as a rule. We have 400 officials covering Utah High School, basketball. They shouldnt be abused or intimidated by coaches on the bench or for that matter by people in the stand. It was interesting to hear from all sides in this matter. No single group is entirely right or wrong. Each side has merit m his claims of why or why not enforce the rule, and how it should be done. I believe that coaches should attempt to live by the rule; that referees should enforce it, but with flexibility and good common sense I believe that the administrators should listen carefully to their coaches and referees, and act accordingly. Q Will 10-1- 0 10-1- 0 10-1- 0 Schools, churches, etc; are invited to head-huntin- 33-2- surrounded ousted and Viewmont crew game. Parry CLEARFIELD'S DARREN PARRY is 70-5- Coach Roger Reid had reason to be nervous Friday at Viewmont. At Clearfield the Vikings, had come within an eye lash of upending the Falcons on their own floor, and now Clearfield was the visiting team. The coaches worries ended shortly after half-tim- e when Clearfield blew the 7 at ball game open and won Viewmont. The first quarter favored Viewmont 16 to 12 but by halftime the Falcons were out front, They the Vikings 19 to 10 in the third frame, and coasted to a 13 point victory. The Vikings stayed with the Falcons in first half rebounds, but faltered in the last half. The only statistic in Viewmonts favor was the turnover battle. Clearfield had 12 miscues to only seven for the Vikings. 70-5- 39-3- out-scor- Hot shooting Scott Wallace led all 22 points. He hit eight field goals and had another perfect night at the foul line. Brian Johnson scored 15 points, Darren Parry, 13, Russell Florence, 12 and Mark Reid scorers with eight. Vikings Corey Hanks, Kevin Hess and Jim Miller each collected 14 points in a losing cause for Viewmont. Miller tallied 12 points in the first half, but was held to a single field goal in the second. The Clearfield was defense awesome; especially in the last half. When powers of equal force and intensity collide on the basketball is court, a best and second-bes- t determined by the bounce of the ball and a dozen other factors relating to the game. Thats what happened last week, when Viewmont High Schools girl basketball team came to Clearfield and put its undefeated season record on the line against Clearfields likewise undefeated record. When the dust had settled, the Lady Vikings 2 were on top with an important Sleigh rides being operated Fork rule, and could be slapped 9-- 0 Canyon, provides sleigh rides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, on weekdays. The Ranch Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Clegrfield takes Jij&iqker opponent to the mat for two ' '' later pinned Cashmore of Bonneville. points. Ragan , ALAN RAGAN of Roy-Web- Bald eagle survey conducted by agency State and federal land and wildlife agencies will be involved in a com- gmme of season facility, which is located just a short ride up Blacksmith 10-1- 0 The Vikings became frustrated, and began casting off in desparation from outside the 20 foot perimeter. Viewmont shot a respectible 54 per cent from the field in the first half, but only 36 percent in the last two quarters. The Vikings averaged 44.9 percent for the game. Clearfield shot a fantastic 79 percent from the field in the first half, and 50 percent in the second. The Falcons averaged 62.2 percent from the field. They also hit 23 of 37 foul shots for 83 percent. An upset win by Skyview over Roy gave the Falcons a piece of second place in Region One basketball. Clearfield and Roy are now tied for second place with seven wins and two losses each. Weber High School is in command with a perfect record. The Falcons were scheduled to play Skyview at Smithfield, Tuesday, and Bountiful at home on Friday. Each gahie is a must game for the Falcons if they expect to win the Region crown. All eyes will be on the game, Friday night on the Warriors floor. Should the Royals beat Weber, and if Clearfield survives Skyview and Bountiful, the Falcons can lay claim to at least part of the league championship, with victories in the rematch with Roy at home and Weber in North Ogden. This week and next are crucial in the wars of Region One basketball. Coeds lose first Hardware Ranch feeding station, but if the present conditions persist, the sleigh ride program could terminate within a week. The Hardware Ranch bench. Both coaches are violating the with a technical foul, 7 Vikings at the Viewmont on the Viking s court. by Falcons fake 70-5- 7 Vikings The Hardware Ranch sleigh rides, operated by the of Division Wildlife Resources, might be coming to an end for the 1978 season. The whims of Mother Nature with the advent of warmer weather is causing the snow to melt which is necessary for the operation of the sleighs. Division personnel indicate that there are now in excess of 600 elk at the COACH ROGER REID of Clearfield directs his team during the Viewmont off the game. Viewmont' coach, Jim Cleverly (in checkered coat), is also slapped the floor to indicate the unorthodox pin. Both wrestlers were surprised at the sudden finish, and d to his bench. Mike returned, 7 Bonneville won the meet, and Mike will always remember the six red-face- 44-3- submit sports news, pictures pinned Heres how it happened. The wrestlers were lying on the mat e. overly-stric- inadvertently himself to lose his match to Dave Bradshaw of Bonneville. points he contributed to the Laker cause. TEAM RESULTS: 101 Tracy Arave (C) pinned Shelton (B), 108 Pete Srissard (C) dec Campbell (B), 115 Gunderson (B) pinned Alden Brunson (C), 122 Baniewics (B) dec A1 Garcia (C), 129 Alan Ragan (C) pinned Cash-mor- e (B), 135 Dave Klecker (C) dec Brooks (B), 141 Bradshaw (B) pinned Mike Jones(C), 148 Herman Martinez (C), pinned Tolman (B), 158 Bill Schumer (C) dec Whitely (B), 170 Dick (B) maj. dec Mark Mitchell (C), 188 Fulton (B) pinned Jeff Bybee (C), Uni. Nelson (B) pinned Robert Kingsford (C). team score; bonneville 33, Clearfield 27. victory over the gals of Clearfield. The teams played on equal terms into the third quarter, but with one minute remaining in the quarter, Clearfields Jackie Beene picked up her fifth foul, and was cheered and jeered to the bench by the jubilant Vikings. With Jackie out of the line-uthe Viewmont girls took full comClearfield 1 mand, and in the final nine minutes of the game to win by 12. in the dark cloud The silver-lininof defeat for Clearfield, is the knowledge that the girls get another crack at Viewmont on Monday, February 13th. The lady Falcons believe they have a big score to settle with those Viking gals. Jackie Beene took quite a pounding, and was frustrated, muttered Coach Margo Jones, after the game. "They boxed her in, and held her to only four points for the game. Jackie has been averaging 27 points per game, in leading her team to a 56.4 point average. Clearfield has held its opponents to just 38 points per game. The 2 shellacking by Viewmont is indicative of how poorly the team played. TEAM SCORES: Clearfield 64 Ben Lomond 45 prehensive winter bald eagle survey this month. Division of Wildlife Resources personnel, together with Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service employees, will observe and classify bald eagles in Utah throughout the month of February. The goal of this survey is to get the best state coverage of eagles wintering in Utah. Classifications of the eagles as to number of subadults per adult will indicate the nesting success of eagles in areas north of Utah. Identification markers on some birds indicate that some of the eagles have traveled from Saskatchewan Province in Canada. Last year over 600 bald eagles wintered in Utah from late November to March. p 24-1- out-scor- g 44-3- Gearfield 51 Clearfield 48 Clearfield 63 Clearfield 45 Gearfield Gearfield Gearfield Gearfield 43 46 57 46 Clearfield 69 Gearfield 56 Clearfield 32 Woods Cross 42 Hillcrest 33 Davis 27 Skyview 28 Bountiful 24 Layton 26 Bonneville 15 If Roy 42 Weber 50 Bonneville 31 Viewmont 44 v l The Falcons play it Bountiful on Friday, Feb. 10th; at Viewmont on Monday the 13th, at home against Layton on Friday, the 17th, at Roy on Tuesday the 21st, and at home again Weber on Friday the 24th. Yu y, under heavy prewure In the Viewmont k Jackio was banchad with fivo fouls in tha third quart or. J if ( 'l4 w, ' JACKIE BEENE hoot aamt J V! I I 'ii C t ' f t. r A J U ft 7 i |