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Show PAGE 22DTHE THUNDERBIRDDTUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 1991 SPORTS Nicolowho? The pick man. BY JAY HINTON Thunderbird Sports Editor The quarterback reads the defense and barks, SUU defensive back 233, 233! Tim Nicolodemos anticipates a pass, and first responsibility, but he is nevertheless conscious of the run. I like to play a passing team, says I like to get back and read Nicolodemos. the routes and hope that the quarterback will throw it up somewhere near me because I like to see the ball in the air so I can get a good break on it to try and break in front of the receivers to get picks. Hutt, hutt, screams the quarterback. The ball is snapped. The receiver breaks open and the quarterback throws the ball, but Nicolodemos steps in front of the receiver and... With his league leading five interceptions a year ago, Nicolodemos was named first-teaAll Western Football Conference defensive back for the second straight year and hes hoping for another this year, and perhaps even greater recognition. He needs e snatcher just four INTs to become in SUU history. honors are not out of the 185 pound senior from question for the Salt Lakes Bingham High School. According to Nicolodemos, the key to an effective defense is keeping the offense out of its game plan. They have the advantage. They know what they want to do, but you have to make them do what you want them do. Its that getting the offense to do as he wants that has helped make Nicolodemos thats his m all-tim- 6-- SUU defensive back Tim Nicolodemos is in quest of his third honor. 8 ro shine for the Thunderbirds. SUU Head Coach Jack Bishop has always said that the combination of knowledge, quickness and tackling ability make an player, and is quick to attribute all of those qualities to his star safety. One of the best things about Tim is his knowledge, comments Bishop, hes so smart. He very seldom makes a mental mistake. Hes not the fastest guy in the world, but he reacts faster than just about anybody that Ive ever coached. We have the confidence to make the crucial call to go n if we have to or put him on a blitz because hes going to carry it out. man-to-ma- Hes one of the six captains this year, explains Bishop, hes not an overly talkative kid on the football field, but I think that the players really look to him. Tim leads by example. Nicolodemos is, as Bishop notes, known for his brains. A math major, he was named a academic and its those brains that also contribute to the totality of the player that Bishop likes to y call his guy on defense. pre-seas- big-pla- Despite dropping the first two games of the year, Nicolodemos is optimistic that the Birds will bounce back. I feel really confident about our team, says Nicolodemos when you lose, everyone starts pointing fingers at this and that and my solution to that is that winning solves all the problems. If we can get everyone fired up and playing hard and go out and win the game everything will start going our way. 1 jes fee 1 per person with student I.D. and coupon. Redeem only at Alpine Lanes, 1421 E. Minersville Highway, Cedar City. Limit Pump Leather Cross Training Shoe $99.'. Gart Bros, pressure release price: $49.. You save $50.00 AXT After sale SXT Pump Leather Cross Training Shoe After sale $114. Gart Bros, pressure release price: $64.. You save $50.00 Aerobic Pump Leather Cross Training Shoe. After sale $109.. Gart Bros, pressure release price: $59.. Save $50.00! Twilite Zone Pump Leather Basketball Shoe. After Sale $134.. Gart Bros, pressure release price: $69.. Save $65 00! I |