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Show Page 4 SIGNPOST DECEMBER 1, 1961 A ' f as S WA,-te&&A. ;j 'A' ', ' r , - f 1 Lorenzo Carter, Mike Garrett, anil Jon Odd; Weber's three returning letterman, practice their technique. Cats To Try For Fifth ICAC Title By Phil Pulsipher Basketball Coach, Dick Motta, marking his second season at Weber is heading a team largely inexperienced and unproven. The best features of Weber's 1951-62 basketball team appear to be good height and board strength. The Wildcats enter the new season as defending champions of the ICAC league, a status they have enjoyed for the past four years. The Wildcats have only three returning lettermen from last years squad. They are1 Mike Garrett outstanding center, Lorenzo Carter, a top defensive player, and Jon Odel a sharpshooting guard-forward. Freshmen Look Strong Cnich Motta is blessed with a tplented bunch of freshmen. Among the premising newcomers u. s. u. Utah State 'announced Monday night that it had received a bid to the Gotham Bowl at the Polo Grounds in New York City on Dec. 9. Auburn will likely ibe the opposing team. The Aggies were disappointed in their prime bowl try, the Liberty Bowl. The visiting; team bid was awarded to the Miami Hurricanes. liiipliisls On Athletics Good Or Bad By Dennis Berrctt As Weber College nears the transition from junior college to a foar-year institution, a very important question arises. The question is this: How much emphasis should be placed on competitive athletics, and also, how extensive a program of athletic scholarships should be used.? Controversial Topic This controversial topic is one which has been the focal point of attention throughout many colleges in the nation. The college basketball fix scandals, the criticism of recruiting of high school athletes by such powers as Oklahoma, and .other Midwest football teams have brought this issue to light. And in the Rocky Mountain area, Denver University's dropping of football and the breakup of the Skyline Conference have all caused major concern. Two Opinions People who have opinions on the question of college athletics generally fall into two groups. The first group is those who favor continued college athletics and scholarship aid programs for athletes. The second faction supports de-emphasis of competitive sports and condoms extensive recruiting practices. To look at the first point of view, let's be honest. Weber College's success in recent years as a junior college basketball power comes partly as a result of recruiting excellent players from out of state. And Boise's powerful football teams year after year nearly always -have several players on the roster from Hawaii where they recruit extensively. But, the facts are you can't have good teams without good talent. It therefore stands to reason, thal'j the bigger area a college can get talent from the bigger variety and better players it will have. Despite opinions of seme to the contrary, good athletic teams do bring a certain amount of prestige to the college. Americans are spoil s-conscious people. And t'icy will support (by attendance at games) good teams. This good attendance in turn helps cut ithe college financially. From AnmtiMir to Professional On the other hand, athletics can reach a certain point where they cease to be sport and start being a profession. Such terms as "under-the-table support", "pad-Jed jobs" and "expenses" are common in some so-called amateur sports. Two prime examples of the degree to which this digging for ithletes and paying them are cited in two articles in Sports ii' : rated Magazine this year. In one, a former Greek sprinter tells how he made ia living for seven years on extra pay and prizes from running. He even said vrme officials of track meets and AAU officials encouraged this paying. Contrast this to the supposedly strict standards of amateurism set by the AAU (They removed the amateur status of Wes Santee, a miler for taking under-the-table payments.) Student Examines Conditions A student at an Eastern College, for a research paper made up a fake basketball player, complete with.press clippings of high scoring games and fake All-State honors. He enclosed these clippings in letters sent to several basketball - minded colleges and told them that he was interested in attending there. He asked if they could send him entrance forms. The results were surprising! Two or three offered college scholarships outright without even bothering to check on him at all. Many others tried Ito contact him by phone. On entrance papers which required fees, the fees Were crossed out and "Athletic Scholarship" or the basketball coaches names were written over them. All these things point out that recruiting, when over- zealous practices are followed, although they may be successful for awhile, can eventually lead to disaster. North Carolina, Indiana, Auburn, USC, and other suspended teams can testify to that. Big Question Looms The question then, is a very serious one and affects not only the athletes and coaches, but anyone who is connected with colleges. We of the Signpost Sports Staff urge the administrative Staff and Athletic Staff of Weber College to consider carefully all factors involved in this importantdecision. are Ron Thomas, 6-2,center-forward, from Indianapolis, who had a 24-point scoring average in high school. Jerry Trice, 6-3, guard forward, also from Indianapolis, a jump shot artist; Don Exmeyer, 3-5, center-forward, from Peru, Indiana, and Al Palfreyman, 6-3, forward, from Davis High's state championship team. Three transfers that will be jointed on very heavily are Bruce Wilson, center, a giant at 6-8, from Bi-igham Young University; Dave Conger, 6-foot guard, Utah State University; and Brent Smith, 5-11 guard also from Utah State. Smith played his high school ball at Ogden High. Could Field Tall Team Weber could field a team averting about 6-4 in height. The Wildcats have a 26-game season, with eleven of these contests on the home court. This is Weber's final season in the junior college league, as the college passes into a four-year program starting in 1962-63. With a little support the team could make it five conference championships in a row.. So, let's all get oult 'and give Dick Motta and the Wildcats the support they deserve, and cheer them on to a verry successful season. Girls will At U. f U About 20 girls from W.I.A, will travel to the University of Utah on Dec. 2 to participate in a volleyball 'and bowling tournament.Registration begins at 9 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. The girls Will play against teams from Utah State, B.Y.U., U. of U, and other colleges Volleyballcrs Those representing Weber in volleyball are marian Mcintosh Cherie Jennerett, Sydney McBride Su Peterson, Louise Taylor, and Paulette Lichcnstein on the "A" team. Laura Motley, Karen WTaldron, Mary Jo Christenson, Pam Ford, Marge Duncan, and Marty Thompson comprise the "B" team. Cloria Jones and Judy Jeppsen are the substitutes. The bowlers will be Joy Mower, Marilyn Orr, Diane Nelson, Kathy Lowe, and Ruth Neuenswander. |