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Show 1- Text: Chris J. Miller Pro football scouts had their eyes on the Weber State football team this year. Following Weber's record-setting season, no less than nine seniors had inked contracts to participate in free agent, rookie or tryout camps in the NFL, USFL or CFL. Another player will play pro football in Finland. Weber's wide open offense attracted scouts from all over, especially the Canadian Football League where the wide open style of ball is exactly like Weber's own aggressive offense. Following the season, WSC quarterback Dave Stireman was signed by the Saskatchewan Rough Riders. Also signing with the Rough Riders were running back Freddie Cook and linebacker Mike Powell. All three were expected to contribute to the team. The Calgary team grabbed record-breaking tight end Craig Slama to play next year. The National Football League teams signed three Weber players. Darrell Pollard was signed by the Seattle Seahawks to go to their rookie camp. Gilbert Vasquez was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers. Kevin Villars received a contract from the St. Louis Cardinals and will try out at their rookie camp. Todd Boyer, another defensive back, signed on to play in a professional league in Finland. According to Mike Price, Boyer is going to Finland to "serve a kind of a teaching mission." Offensive lineman Craig Dumity was drafted by the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League. Not since 1965 have such a group of Wildcat stars been drafted into the professional ranks. "It shows the kind of quality guys we have had here at Weber," said Price. HIGH FLYING acts seem to be receiver Davey Davis' specialties in this caught-in-the-act photograph. STIFF-ARMED by WSC's quarterback Dave Stireman, his opponent grabs hold of his shirt to keep Stireman from heading up the field. WE WON! Exultant Craig Dimity raises his arms in joy following the win against ISU. jSignpost photos: Scott Miller) n "6 : 7Z " t i. Jg i I t 1 . 4 r - : 'ft , if-- 7 u I Football The Big Sky Conference means balance. For the sixth year in a row, a different school in the Big Sky has won the Conference All-Sports trophy. Seven of the eight conference schools won either a team sport or team tournament title this year. In the race for the All-Sports trophy, four teams battled down to the final championship. Northern Arizona, with a win in the outdoor track-and-field championships, edged out Weber State by only one half of a point. Boise State was third, followed by Montana, Nevada-Reno, Idaho State, Idaho and Montana State. All-Sports Trophy race: School points titles Northern Arizona 57.5 basketball outdoor track Weber State 57 tennis Boise State 56 wrestling Montana 54 cross country Nevada-Reno 46 golf Idaho State 41 Idaho 37 football Montana State 27.5 post-season basketball tournament ;4 C5 00 3 o c In re 3 CO 3 re Co Oq .3 H c CL c 3 re to oo cn a |