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Show .THE Thursday, June 14,2007! DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE 10 PI?ZAJSJS'T, •.,, .-r. SWALLOWING WHAT THE MTN. HAS TO OFFER body is leaving their respective companies for companies offering the mtn. If it were a financially sound decision to include the mtn., make no mistake about it, these companies would be on that deal faster than a TVekkie would eat up a William Shatner book signing. But before you decide that signing up for a mtn.-carrying company (read: Comcast) is the only solution, know this: Being a monopoly in America has never been a bad thing—at least, not for business. If a continued from Page S failure. Major digital television companies such as DirecTV and Dish Network can afford to stand pat because no- RSL FACES WESTERN CONFERENCE FOE continued from Page 8 two MLS matches. Combined with its success on defense is a renewed confidence rooted in its friendly victory over the Chinese National Team. Confidence would shoot even higher in Salt Lake City with a win over the Hoops as the two teams represent opposite sides of the Western Conference spectrum. UTE SOFTBALL WELCOMES NEW COACH continued from Pase S team got a jolt of life from a familiar face. Former Ute Ail-American company such as Comcast continues to dominate the rights to the only station that broadcasts BYU and Utah football games, for instance, they would gain total control of the MWC market. The cable company could hike up prices without even flinching at a consumer backlash. Comcast could get away with focusing less— or not at all—on customer service, because who else are people going to go? Presently, digital television compa- The opportunity for an RSL upset is primed with FC Dallas' leading scorer, Kenny Cooper, restricted to the bench after breaking his shin in a bittersweet victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on June 9. RSL should be close to full strength for the match. Only midfielder Carey Talley is questionable, still recovering from a hairline fracture in his right fibula. Not only should RSL have a lighter task defensively with Cooper's absence, but its offense is suddenly on the rise. Alecko Eskandarian posted his first goal in an RSL uniform against Amy Hogue accepted the position to become Utah's fifth head softball coach. "My experience at Utah as an athlete was picture perfect," Hogue said. "I was set up to succeed in every way, and that's the vision that I will have for my athletes. It can be an incredible feeling what college athletics can offer young women who aspire to succeed at the highest nies without the mtn. have no reason to change, and companies with the mtn. have no reason to complain. In the end the MWC is in a no-win situation, and the fans will be left wondering why anyone tried to change a good thing. And for all of those singing the mtn. network's praises about how it. fixed the football schedule—which was one justification for the switch— the question is: Has it? In 2005, seven MWC college football games were played on a day China and hopes to ride his momentum right through the Hoops' backline and into the net. "We feel positive about (the win over China). We have to feel very positive and confident about what we put in tonight and to walk away with a result," Kreis said. "But we're still after that first three points in the league." The match kicks off a three-game road trip for FC Dallas, including visits to Toronto FC and Colorado, The game will be televised on ESPN2 with kickoff at 7 p.m. MT. j.gilbert@chronicle.utah.edu levels. I know the U can offer that and if I draw from my experience as a player, I know we will have a good program." In Hogue, the Utes gain championship-level experience. Hogue guided the Utes to College World Series appearances in 1991 and 1994 as a player. As head coach at Salt Lake Community College from 1999 to 2004 Hogue helped the Bruins other than Saturday, the traditions day for college football. In 2007, "ic MWC games will be played on day: other than Saturday. Howexactly'i: the mtn. making the college footbal schedule better? -; One thing is for sure: The MWG had a good thing going when it knew a national audience was watching its football games at least once.jn*a while. . * I -J Now, each school's own fans Cat${ even watch. " ; J t.pizza@chronicle.utah.e$u BROSSMAN FACES A LONG ROAD from the low A league with 1 Williamsport Crosscutters to ihfe" Detroit Tigers in less than thrfiei baseball seasons. Shelton cu)f4 rently plays for the Toledo Mud* Hens—Detroit's AAA affiliate.' \* Brossman could see some ear^ ly playing time in Utah with thej Orem Owlz, which is one of the,1; Angels' rookie-level farm clubs. | "I was just hoping he'd get a> chance to play," Kinneberg said* "I really hope he takes advantage^ of the opportunity." * m.andreason(fa continued from Page 8 position he plays, first or third." Brossman can also use prior Ute backstop Chris Shelton's rise to MLB prominence as another example. Shelton, a former 33rdround draft pick, worked his way compile a record of 197-82. Administrators hope Hogue can mimic those feats at Utah. "The applicant pool for this position was outstanding," said Associate Athletic Director Mary Bowman. "The University of Utah is deeply committed to its softball program, and we are excited that Amy Hogue has returned to the U to lead this team." Around the softball program,: a sense of rejuvenation is allowing players to be excited about Utah softball again. .•{ "I think this year is going to b ^ awesome. I don't know if I nave the; words to describe it," Hemingway said. "Coach Hogue bleeds, red—sha loves Utah. She told us she is willing to get down in the trenches with us."* m.gill@chronicle.utah,ed\i >«=•••• 7-;. • Quote of the Day: . • - - . ' ••.• For quailed plasma donations "With (Jake) Peavy on the mound, you know you're going to get a lot of strikeouts. He's just a fun guy to be behind. I mean, it's almost that you can put a lawn chair up out there and enjoy the REQUIREMENTS: .18 years of age .Good health .Driver's license .Social Security Card • Proof of current address show." — San Diego's Adrian Gonzalez after the Padres 9-0 win over Tampa Bay . .MAGIC: TIME SPIRAL . . GAMES WORKSHOP.. ROLE-PLAYING GAMES . . ONLINE COMPUTER GAMING. EE A ADMISSION! 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