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Show z 'lOOYEARSI 1 j U-H Section B Tuesday, September 29, 1987 State College 1 V 7 E 1 VT LJ WEBER f SIDEJJNES, Blaine Bringhurst Sports Editor Fan support can help team win The difference between a winning team and a losing team is sometimes a factor that neither the coaches or the players can control. It is something that only the student body and the surrounding community of a school can provide. It is something called fan support. "Having the support of a large crowd means a lot to the players and the coaches," said Weber State head football coach Mike Price. And one never knows when the team might just need that little extra bit of encouragement from the crowd. The home-field advantage plays a large factor in the outcome of many games at all levels of competition. This is because the home team is supported by the home-town crowd instead of booed by the opposing crowd. The roar of the crowd helps players get emotionally psyched up, which often helps them make the big plays that win ball games. However, when small crowds are prevalent, the players may sometimes feel like not performing to the fullest of their abilities. It seems that one of the prerequisites for large crowds is a winning tradition, and unfortunately, this is something Weber State has not enjoyed on the gridiron. "Large crowds may not be a tradition at Weber State, but winning will change that," said Price. "We do get a lot of support from the L.D.S. Institute and the student body officers," said Price. However, it would be nice if all of the students would support the team. "I think the students always try to support us," said Price, "but since this is such a commuter college, it is tougher to support the team." A packed stadium is not only good for the team, it is good for the school and the community. Besides, it makes the game more fun for the spectators. Enough of helping the team; let's be selfish for a while and think of ourselves. What could be more fun and less expensive than going to a Wildcat football game? Admission is free with a student-body card and with this year's team, you are guaranteed a hardhitting, exciting football game. You can feel the intensity in the air when our guys have to make a goal-line stand with time running out in the fourth quarter and only a slim lead. You hear the crowd give a simultaneous sigh of relief when we stop our opponent on the one-foot line as the gun goes off. Maybe you didn't come for the excitement of the game. Just maybe it is company you are looking for. Well, where else can you go where 10,000 (hopefully more) students are gathered together? What a perfect place to meet that gorgeous blonde you have been dying to talk to in your biology class, but have just not had the opportunity. If it is food you are looking for, the concession stands serve those world-famous, ballpark hot dogs. Nothing goes better with football than a foollong hot dog and an ice-cold coke. And the concessions are inexpensive also. Yes, all in all, Weber Stale football provides the student an inexpensive and exciting evening, and heavens knows that is something any college student can use. So do the school a favor, do the team a favor, but most importantly, do yourself a favor, and attend Wildcat football games. You'll be glad you did. B roncos (cont'd from page 1A) The lead was not easy to come by, considering the fact that the Wildcats had gone into the locker room at halftime trailing 24-14. "At halftime we made some adjustments to try and stop (Eric) Andrade," said Weber State head coach Mike Price. The adjustments must have worked, because Andrade, who ripped the Wildcat secondary in the first half with nine receptions, had only three receptions in the second half. On Weber State's first possession of the second half, the Wildcats moved down the field by keeping the Bronco defense off guard with good play selection. "(Dave) Arslanian (WSC's offensive coordinator) made i w r ' - f" r iv lit came to a close. If the Wildcats were demoralized, it didn't last long. They took their next possession and drove 67 yards before Sanders crossed the goal line from one yard out, giving Weber State the lead again, 42-38. This lead, like every other lead the Wildcat's enjoyed, lasted a short while. It took Boise State less than three minutes to regain the lead. Jackson once again broke free and rambled 26 yards for his second touchdown of the game, and Boise State reclaimed the lead 38-35. The next lead change would be the last. Weber State drove 80 yards before Willie McDonald ran into the endzone from ten yards out to give the Wildcats a 42-38 lead. The King interception came on the Bronco's next A 4 -I . r Wildcat running back Fine Unga runs past Boise State defenders in Saturday night's action at Wildcat Stadium. For his effort Unga was named some great calls that really kept their defense off balance," said Price. The good play selection paid off when Sanders crossed the goal line for the second time in the game on a one-yard dive play. The touchdown drew the Wildcats to within three points of Boise State, 24-21. After the Wildcat defense stopped Boise State's offense, Rich Willis returned a Bronco punt 30 yards, giving the Wildcat offense good field position and a scoring opportunity. Quarterback Jeff Carlson did not let this opportunity slip away. He found Wade Orion all alone in the endzone for a seventeen-yard touchdown pass, and the Wildcats regained the lead, 27-24. Once again the Wildcat defense forced a Boise State punt. However, this time the Bronco defense was fired up. Boise State stopped the Wildcats on a fourth down and inches to takeover possession on their own 45 yard line. On the Bronco's second play of the drive, Chris Jackson broke loose for a 38-yard touchdown run. Once again the lead changed hands and Boise State lead 3 1-27. The Wildcats seemed demoralized as the third quarter Tom Abdenour leaves Weber Ethan Yorgason Asst. Sports Editor Tom Abdenour, Weber State College's head athletic trainer, was selected last week as the new trainer of the National Basketball Association's Golden State Warriors. Abdenour, who will report to the Warriors on October 1, served eight years as the Wildcat's trainer. He will join his brother Mike, trainer for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Weber State will not immediately seek a successor for Abdenour. Instead, Nancy Weir, the head women's (see ABDENOUR on page 6B) Big Sky playcr-of-the-weck. The Wildcats will be in action in two weeks against Northern Artizona. (Signpost photo: Judd Bund) possession, and the Wildcats were in control. The 55 points Weber State scored were the most ever a Boise State team has allowed. This was quite an accomplishment for Weber State, especially since this Boise State squad was ranked eighth in the Nation among Division IAA schools. The Wildcats had many outstanding performers, including Carlson, Unga and Sanders on offense and Quinn, Long, and Sorenson providing the defensive punch. Willis also chipped in his second interception of the season to help the Wildcat cause. Carlson had a brilliant day, completing 21 of 33 passes for 323 yards. He had one touchdown pass and allowed no interceptions. Unga and Sanders combined for 177 yards rushing, and Unga picked up 97 yards, while Sanders added 80. The win moved the Wildcats to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in Big Sky Conference play. Boise Slate is also now at 3-1 overall, but dropped to 0-1 in BSC play. Weber State will bye this Saturday as the Broncos go home to face Montana State. Quik Stats leaving Weber Slate to accept ft job with t he NB A's :: Golden State Warriois. Atnlcnour is the kmrth imUwt in Weber Stale's history since becomi ng a four ycirr M !ifl!!ll Jay: Ho . Ben Davidson Kenny Knight : |