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Show Continued from page 10 replaced them with useful specialists in Steve Novak, who is a poor man's Kyle Korver, and Trevor Booker, whose hustle and heart will remind Jazz fans of Millsap. But the real excitement of this season won't necessarily be the new players, but the players the Jazz kept. Gordon Hayward turned a rather up-and-down season into a max contract that will keep him with the Jazz for the next four years and give fans a chance to see what he is really capable of doing. Trey Burke will begin his second season and looks to build on a solid rookie campaign where he showed flashes of brilliance. Alec Burks will finally get the playing time that was being given to Jefferson and will undoubtedly grow by literal leaps and bounds this season. Perhaps most importantly we should finally see just how good Derrick Favors can be and whether or not he can play alongside fellow big man Kanter. So rejoice, loyal Jazz fans, because this season will not be about losing games to win the lottery, nor will it be spent booing wins and fuming every time Jefferson gets the ball and Kanter is sent to the bench. This season is about hope and excitement — the Jazz are built to win games this year. While that doesn't mean the playoffs will be a reality this season or next, the Jazz are at least focused on building a foundation instead of repeating a season like last year's when the Jazz were simply digging themselves a hole. letters@chronicle.utah.edu The choice is yours. 3,000 jobs in more than 60 countries. APPLY TODAY! Peace Corps Information Table Learn how you can make a difference overseas. Meet Utah recruiter, Steve Price, Friday, October 10, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Olpin University Union Downstairs. www.peacecorps.gov/apply I 855.855.1961 I sprice@peacecorps.gov ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE DERRYL YEAGER - FOUNDER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Oct 10 Nov Kingsbury Hall |