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Show 'Cats ink 'impact players' Weber Stale College men's basketball coach Larry Farmer, has announced the signing of four junior college transfers to national letters of intent to play basketball for the Wildcats next season. They are: Paxton "Moochie" Cobb, 6-0, a junior guard; Calvin Glenn, 6-4, a junior guard forward; Ed Gorder, 6-3, a sophomore guard; and Rico Washington, 6-7, a forwardcenter. "These are four who 1 would call 'impact players'," said Farmer. "We expect them to come in and make their presence known and contribute immediately.""I got a chance to see each of them play personally and evaluate their skills in a game situation and they are the types of players who are going to help us here at Weber State." Cobb was one of the nation's top junior college point guards. He was the floor general under Head Coach Bob Ruderman at Mattatuck Community College in Waterbury, Connecticut and lead the Chiefs to a 27-3 overall record and a ninth place finish in the 1987 NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. In Cobb's two seasons at Mattatuck, the team compiled a 52-7 mark. He averaged 14.2 points, 7.6 assists and 3.6 steals per game and hit 49 three-point shots. He was rated as the number one junior college player in New England earning F irst Team honors in his league (Connecticut Athletic Association), in his region (New England Region 21), and was voted Second Team NJCAA All-American. In addition, Cobb was the game MVP when the New England J.C. All-Stars played the Canadian J.C. All-Stars. Cobb had single game high of 25 points and 13 assists vs. Westchester C.C. "Moochie was as good a point guard as there was in the junior college ranks last scson," said his JC coach. Ruder-man. "His biggest srcngth is 25 points a game, but sacrificed for the good of the team. He is extremely quick both with his hands and feet." Cobb's high school coach, Herm Alswangcr at Stamford, Connecticut echoed the same feelings. "He was the coach on the floor," Alswanger said. "He has the ability to make everyone around him play better and works hard both during the season and the off-season and will do whatever is asked of him. There is no doubt in my (see BASkkIRM I. on pugr II) V - 1 r Willi II I K AI)KM i.f spring practice, VSC foolhull couch Mike Price has his team conditioning both on and off the field. Price looks to use an innovative subliminal message technique to help the 'Cats improve. (Signpost photo: Scott Miller) Price hopes the mind matters enthusiastic, I love life." While in the locker That is what the Weber room and in the weight State football team is room, cassette tapes are hearing in their music, being played with these "I am a winner. I am Well sort of, anyway. (see subliminal on page 10) Rod Zundel Staff Reporter 0 r, r i' lit:!:;;:.' ;; : H 1 ',: 1 1 LW.'Tr 1 ) if d v i ' i -4. i 1t i si A i i IS N 4 3sS More than just pocket change. How much money did you make last summer? Did you average between $15,000 and $20,000? If you came up a little short, maybe it's time to get more out of your summer job. How? By selling long distance telephone service from Telecommunicatioi s Brokerage Inc. More qualified leads. TCB, Inc. is a communications service specifically geared for businesses exceeding $150 in long distance billings per month. By selling them blocks of time for a lower unit price, this innovative long distance service virtually sells itself. More sales training. No previous sales experience? Don't worry. At TCB, we've trained students in summer job programs for over a decade. You'll learn professional communication skills. Leadership training. Goal setting. And time management before you're ever sent out the door. More for your future. A summer job combining solid management with communications skills can put you onto the fast track sooner. By working alongside other professionals, you'll make valuable contacts who could help you in your future. And earn the hands-on experience that looks good on your resume. More territories to choose from. You're free to choose your own territory with TCB, Inc. Go home lor the summer. Or stay right where you are. Through your own motivation to succeed, you'll reap the rew.vds of a higher summer income wherever you go. 1-H0UR GET ACQUAINTED MEETING: Friday, May 1, 11:30 a.m. Union Building Room 336 jjlfp) Telecommunications LJVjL2) Brokerage, Inc. |