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Show 14 The Signpost Wednesday, January 29, 1992 Sports Briefs Associated Press SYDNEY, Australia Basketball Australia has invited Magic Johnson to captain a United States all-star team in a pre-Olympic tournament against the country's national team. The invitation is seen as a bid by national officials to distance the sport from remarks made last week by some team members and the team doctor. The doctor questioned whether the team should play against the HIV-positive Johnson. Basketball Australia chief executive David Woolley said Johnson would be asked to lead a team of players against Australia in Canberra on July 4, shortly before the Olympic team departs for Barcelona. If commitments with the U.S. Olympic team prevent Johnson from playing, Woolley said Basketball Australia will try to arrange an alternative date for Johnson and his wife to visit. NEW YORK Separate referee-bumping incidents on Saturday night have resulted in fines and one-game suspensions without pay for Vernon Maxwell of the Houston Rockets and New Jersey Nets assistant coach Tom Newell. Maxwell was fined $7,500 and suspended for bumping referee Jack Nies and then throwing a piece of tape at the official with 4:02 remaining in the Rockets' game at Chicago. Neweil was fined $2,000 and suspended for bumping referee Steve Javie after being ejected with 7:48 remaining in the third quarter of the Nets' game at Philadelphia. NEW YORK Orlando Magic guard Nick Anderson, who averaged 25.8 points and 9.3 rebounds in four games last week, was named NBA player of the week. He recorded the first triple-double of his career with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists against : Dallas on Friday. PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jaromir Jagr was suspended for 10 games for skating into referee Ron Hog-garth in the final minute of Sunday's 6-4 loss to Washington. Penguins general manager Craig Patrick said Jagr, the starting right wing for the Wales Conference in the All-Star Game, will appeal the suspension. HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Hartford Whalers acquired center Paul Gillis from the Chicago Blackhawks for future considerations. Gillis, 28, failed to score in two games with the Blackhawks and had 10 goals and 15 assists in 42 games with Indinapolis of the International Hockey League. MONTREAL Buffalo Sabres center Pat LaFontaine, who had eight goals and four assists in four games last week, was named NHL player of the week for the second time in three weeks. CAMP (continued from page 13) has not yet been decided on, although it will be an afternoon game. All Pioneer games, home and away, will be played on Saturday. The playoff format for the league includes the top three teams from each division with the champions having the first week off. On June 26-27, the champions will meet the winners of the previous week's games on their own field. The season will close up with the Red, White and Blue Bo wl on July 5, in Washington D C'sRFKStariintn mmm m. Authenic deLeon family recipies CUSTOMERS NEEDED: NO m i.i acuikitm 394-8303 LET'S GO GET THAT ROCK! Look In Today's Classified Section For Clue 1 Fair's Jewelry Cooked by Vaughn de Leon EXPERIENCE NECESSARY ALL WSU STUDENTS AND STAFF-20 OFF WITH I.D. (NOT AVAIL. WITH OTHER DISCOUNT OR COUPON) ' j - ---- ! 1 v-.a-i SIDELINES Sports Commentary from The Signpost Sports Staff The Signpost staff and wire reports As Weber State begins its quest for a new athletic director, we at The Signpost are always willing to give President Thompson and Dr. Livingston any piece of advice that may be helpful. The University of the Pacific was in the market for a new football coach, before Chuck Shelton, Utah State's former coach, was hired last week as their new coach. We picked up this article written by Jeff Hood who covers UoP for The Stockton Record that ran on January 23 of this year. Here are some segments that may be of some use to those involved in the search for a new WSU athletic director. As University of the Pacific's football fans await athletic director Bob Lee's decision to name a new football coach, imagine this scenario if Lee-who doubles as the play-by-play radio announcer for the Tigers' games -picks himself for the job. "Welcome to today's University of the Pacific football broadcast. I'm BobLeeandl'llbebringingyou today's action live. But first, we'll talk to Tiger football coach Bob Lee about the 1992 opener. "Well, Bob, it's an honor to be coaching our alma mater. I was totally shocked when I asked myself if I'd be V;3 5 s For information on all Aviation and Ground Programs, SSgt. Brown in the Student Union 27:29 Jan, 9 a.m.-2 Advice for hiring a new WSU athletic director interested in coaching the team. I was the last person I thought I'd ask. But I was intrigued by my offer and decided to look into it. There was some pretty intense negotiations with myself, but we managed to workout a deal that was agreeable to both of us." "Have I changed much about the team? I wanted to ensure that this new coach wouldn't abandon therun-and-shoot offense" "No, I've stayed with therun-and-shoot. I made it clear to myself during the hiring process that I wouldn't hire me unless I promised myself the Tigers would be the wide-open team they were last year." "Thank me for today's pregame show. Now for the kickoff. As a special feature this year, I'll be broadcasting the game from the sidelines using a special wireless headphone set to call the plays and bring you the action. By the way, our halftime guest will be me, the athletic director. "The kickoff goes out of bounds and the Tigers take over at their 35-yard line." "Here's first down. Kopp back to pass, he throws quickly to Turner, who breaks a tackle and gains 35 yards! That was some great play-calling." "This play I want Ryan to run a draw." "First down, Tigers at the 30. Here's the snap, Benjamin takes the handoffand is nailed for a 5-yard loss. That was a questionable call on first down. What am I thinking?" At halftime, Lee goes into the lock-erroom with the Tigers in a 14-14 tie. "Not a bad first halffor the Tigers. My halftime guest is athletic director Bob Lee. Bob, what do you think about the football program's future?" "I think the program is in good shape. When I hired myself as football coach, I wanted a person whose loyalty WmiiknsihMifM to the school would come first. I interviewed several candidates and was thinking of picking someone from that group. At the time, I didn't know I was interested or even intrigued by the job. But after the booster club recommended me to Dr. Atchley, I decided to hold preliminary talks with myself to get a feel for my intersest. I hit it off well with myself, and thought if I accepted the offer, it would be best for the program.""Did I need much convincing?" "Not really. There were some things I was concerned with, like letting me know that the university was not about to increase its financial commitment to the football program. I was slightly disappointed when I revealed that to myself, but I convinced me that it was still a job worth taking. I feel that my relationship with me has grown in these past months and I'll be working with myself on developing a plan for the program's future. There are some things I haven't disclosed yet to myself because I'm developing some ideas that should help raise revenue. Once I have those worked out, I'll let myself know because I want myself to become more involved in certain fund-raising aspects, but that's something I'd rather keep to myself now." "Thank me for joining me at halftime. We' 11 be back with thesecond-half kickoff in a few moments. But first, I'll be dropping by the concessions stand to sell hot dogs and popcorn to the fans. And, after I stop at the ticket booths to count the gate receipts, I'll continue with the broadcast." So, President Thompson, how much do you know about sports administration? Cfcr. -.Hi see Captain Vuckovich and p.m. or call 1-800-925-9858 w |