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Show M I Jt rSportstaculoFog d l hursday, October 25. 979 1 confidence the coaches have in me Grilz felt Weber had a team that could still take the Big Sky title, especially with the defense they offer. He felt positive about foe way foe offense has finally got on recovered a fumble that set 'up one Wildcat score against Northern Arizona. Things are only going to get better for everyone, said Grilz, I love my position and Im pleased with the by Keith Duncan Linebacker Bill Grilz got his big shot and the Weber State junior made the best of it, just ask Northern Arizona. For a decade that has been filled with flying-hig- h football memories, Grilz would just as soon forget the start of the 1979 Wildcat football season. Against Northern Arizona though, the 210 pound linebacker may have turned the corner to bigger and better things, at least hed like to think so. Grilz transferred to Weber State this fall from Golden West Junior College. With two years of solid JC experience the future appeared more than bright in a small dty nestled up in the Rockies. Personality differences thwarted his efforts in the beginning but after his part in helping Weber trounce NAU, hed be the first now to forget the past. I believe weve got the talent to win here at Weber, said Grilz. Its just putting it all together. We finally accomplished that 1st Saturday. Grilz learned many of the defensive traits he uses on Big Sky foes at Golden West. Last Season his team claimed foe conference championship with Grilz being named the outstanding defensive player of the conhonors and later ference. He earned All American. . was mentioned as a second-teaGrilz attended Fountain Valley High School, which is the second largest high school in the nation. Playing middle guard and offensive guard, Grilz earned every award possible before moving onto junior college. Most of foe credit for getting me involved in athletics has to go to my dad, Dick, who lives in Las Vegas. He's always supported me who ran track Dave Sanchez, my brother-in-lafor UCLA, was always one to keep me going also, said Grilz. Conflicts Stunt Progress Conflicts with coaches stunted Grilz progress with the Wildcats in the early going. Despite the inatdifferences, Grilz still loved the small-tow- n mosphere Ogden had to offer, the mountains and the fishing and hunting that went with them. He stuck itout and struck it rich last Saturday. Grilz the trade. The best thing I did was go to a junior college. 1'U always be indebted to Coach Ray Shackleford, our head coach and Coach Don Rowe. Those guys would have done anything for us. In high school it was two coaches that pushed me along and gave me a chance to excell. A lot of credit has to go to Mike Milner and Jim Cowen, said Grilz. Change Major to Business Grilz plans on majoring in business with hopes of someday helping his father in one of foe businesses hes involved in. I also plan on minoring physical education. Whatever f m involved in, I like the idea of being able to coach some kids, noted Grilz. My father is an avid fan of mine and spends a lot of money coming to see me play. He attended the BYU game and plans on seeing a few more, he said. My mom also enjoys seeing me play, even though she doesnt understand the game totally. Country music- - and horseback riding are tww favorite past times this WSC junior enjoys. One of foe big reasons I came to Weber was the mountains. Fishing and hunting enable me to get my mind off a lot of things, said Grilz. Family Closeness I came to Weber to succeed, not just for myself, but for my family. I know that foe things I do here will inspire my younger brothers and sisters to do well if I do well. Ive got a little brother living in Wisconsin with my mother who should be a super player someday. He is already as big as me. My example is going to influence m himalot. plays a steady role now days' Weber State at one linebacker position. BILL GRILZ Since foe divorce in our family when I was younger, for' Ive grown close to my six brothers and sisters, each had something to do with my being hare today, reported Grilz. i Women's shto this weak at Tues Oct. 23 VOLLEYBALL Lake Chy, 7:30 p.m. Thun., Oct. 2S TENNIS at UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Salt 25 VOLLEYBALL vt. BRIGHAM YOUNG Coming Up. Weber State's women's cress country will be competing in the Utah State Championship this Saturday at the lagan Golf and Country dub Course. The 5,000-metrun will be hosted by Utah State University and will pit the four major Utah schools together to determine the state champion In cross country. Starting time for the event Is 11:30 a.m. WSC's women's cross country team finished fifth in a field UNIVER- 7:30 p.m. Wildcat Gym. CROSS COUNTRY UTAH STATE CHAMSat., Oct. 27 PIONSHIP 1 1:30 fknt. Logan Golf and Country Club Couno, Logan. Tua., Oct. 30 VOLLEYBALL v. IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY, 7:30 p.m., Wildcat Gym. SITY . t RAIN CHECK Weber State's women's tennis match with the University of Utah was rained out in the middle of the first set last Thursday. Play was suspended and will be resumed where It left off this Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the John Edman Courts. , Lsdly ALSO RAINED OUT Womens Volleyball. Come An experimental EXHIBITION softball game betweer Weber State and Utah State scheduled for last Friday was also rained out. The game will not bo rescheduled. ' 3-- 12-- 4-- 0 3-- 1 15-3- 5-- 2 support . Weber State The Wildcat women will host BYU tonight at 7:30 p.m. Then on Tuesday, October 30th, Idaho State will be entertained by the Wildcats. All games are played in , Wildcat Gym. The following is a close look at George Miles, their coach, and . the players themselves: Head Coach George Miles Head Coach George Miles came to Weber State last season as a part-tim- e coach from Salt Lake City where he was actively invblved in area volleyball, both as player and coach, for several years. Coach Miles is currently the Commissioner of . Top Finishers: 30 54 75 1. Juanita Naff (Wya) Wyoming 19:39 Utah 2. Laura Andaman (Wyo) 19:49 Idaho St. 3. Jody Smith (BSU) ' . 19"54 S9 Boise St. 4. Pam Crockett (UU) 19:57 Weber St. 131 5. Jill Melon (UU) 20:00 149 Utah St. The top finisher for Weber State was Patty Huff at 17th with a tima of 20:44. Other runners for Weber State were Jackie Arnold (21, 21:20), Stacey Reintjes (29, 22:17), Janet Williams (35, 22:45), Aracoli Arana (36, 22:43), Laura Camp (37, 22:50), janeen Hatch (44, 24:21), Valerie. Knight (44, 26:03), and Alice Tegedar (47. 27:07), . 'Csrs in)ed sioppoirt . VOLLEYBALL Coming Up. The Lady Wildcat volleyball team travels to Salt lake City on Tuesday night for a.conference match with the University of Utah. Match time Is 7:30 p.m. In HPER E101 . an the Utah campus. Utah won two matches over the weekend defeating New Mexico State and Taxas-E- I Paso 1 in bath matches and is 0 overall. in conference play; now On Thursday evening, the lady Wildcats will host another rival, Brigham Young University for a conference match at 7:30 p.m. in Wildcat Gym. BYU lest three and won one match over the weekend In conference BYU Is new defeating Texas-E- I Paso for the season. play: Weber State's women's volleyball team dropped two matrival and top ranked Utah State ches last week to end to Idaho State at Pocatello. Utah State defeated Weber Idaho State came out on top of a four State , 15-- 15--- Team Scares: CROSS COUNTRY OF UTAH, 2:30 p.m., Edman Court. Thun., Oct. last Saturday In the Rad Hills Classic Woman's Cress Country invitational at Idaho State University. of six 15-15-- 1 1. Wobor Statu is new 04 gamo match 15-in confer one play and far the Mason. Coming Up Nest Weak. Thu Lady Wildcats will hast Idaho Statu University In a return match next Tuesday, Oct. 30 ot 7:30 p.m. In Wildcat Gym. the In- termountain Region of the U.S. fourth season of volleyball for Volleyball Association (USVBA) and is responsible for the adof ministration amateur volleyball in Utah, Nevada and Idaho. He is also involved in the Weber State and also ' local professional volleyball league as a referee and area coordinator for officials for the International Association. Volleyball A graduate of the University of Utah, Miles taught volleyball classes at the University of Utah, and coached the University of Utah Mens Volleyball Club and the Salt Lake Volleyball Club from 1976-723 ANNETTE JOHNSON As the only senior on the team, Annette is a physical education major and plans to teach and coach after graduation. The 5 10 senior will be playing her 8. ' par- ticipates in intercollegiate soft-ba- ll where she is a terror at first base. Coach Miles pointed out that her strongest point in volleyball is her hitting. , . we look for some great kills from Annette this year. ' 11 DIANE RICH A physical education major, Diane will be playing her second year of intercollegiate volleyball. The 5 9 sophomore is from Ogden and also competes in softball at Weber State. Ac- cording to Coach Miles, Diane is really quick. . . has good reaction time and will help a lot with blocking. GARNER Janice will be playing her Continued on Fog 7 NICE |