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Show sports Sports editor: Andrew Aragon Phone: 626-7983 Former WSU great remembered By Pokey Eckford sports writer-The Signpost Fred Safford, former Weber State University football standout, died Nov. 12, at the UCLA Medical Center after a short battle with leukemia. Safford was born Nov. 25, 1972, in Los Angeles. He was the first born child to Jimmy and Vickie Safford. "As a young child, he developed an infectious laugh and displayed a zeal for living, which he sustained throughout his life," Vickie said. Upon graduating from high Skiers and By Sam Hansen sports writer-The Signpost Calling all skiers and snowboarders it's that time of year again to find your equipment and prepare to tune. Travis Taylor, assistant manger for Alpine Sports in Ogden and a Weber State University student, said now is the time to get your equipment checked and tuned. "We do suggest you get a full tune on skis and boards before the snow flies." Taylor, also a member of the WSU ski team, said the most important thing to check is the bindings. "Binding adjustment is the most important thing, because your binding is the link to the boot, which is the link to the ski and the snow," he said. Taylor stated that a full tune consists of filling scratches, sharpening and beveling the edges, and a hot wax. Taylor said all the beveling and sharpening for skis happens on a stone grinder machine, called the Winter Steiger. Taylor said it is also important to get your skis waxed through the season. He stated about every 10 times you ski, it is good to get a hot wax to keep the base from drying out. According to Rich Manful at the Snbwbasin ski shop, during the summer months, dust builds up inside the The Ma Ann Theme Room Bed and Breakfast $30 OFF! I Sunday thru Thursday ! DD S21-3GOO www.thealaskaninn.com Coupon not valid with any otner cffer Coupon must be redeemed before December 15. 1997 .... .... .... yyaplWT., . Fred Stafford snowboarders it's time to tune bindings on the skis and there could be left over dirt from ski adventures last spring. This is why it is important to get equipment checked before you hit the slopes. Manful also said it is important for snowboarders to tighten nuts and bolts on their snowboards. He also said, "Make sure that on your skis the toe and heel pads aren't worn and your braking mechanism is in good order." Theron Palmer, a member of the Powder Mountain Ski Patrol, said to use caution if using another person's equipment during the season. He said most people do not understand the importance of weight and the other tilings that affect the bindings on skis and the release mechanisms. He related to a young man who used his buddy's equipment and takes a date to the resort. He tried to impress her and took her down a place she could not ski and she got hurt, because the equipment was not adjusted properly, Palmer said. "If you rent from a qualified shop, they have a technician who asks pointed questions about CANYON SPORTS LTD 705 W. Riverdale Road Riverdale, Utah 84405 Your Winter Sports Expert Sales, Rental, Service, Snowboards, Skis, X-Country, Winter Clothing, and Everything Else Imaginable. 62 1 -4662 WHY PAY MORE? school, Fred received a football scholarship to attend El Camino Community College. After completing his course work at El Camino in 1992, he was granted another football scholarship to attend WSU. Fred wore No. 4 and played the position of wide receiver for the Wildcats. Because of his 5'6" frame, he was affectionately nicknamed "Mini" by his friends and teammates. Also while attending WSU, Safford pledged the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and majored in business management. He graduated in 1995 with a bachelor of science weight, height, etc., and can adjust to those measurements," Palmer said. He said if the equipment is not adjusted to your measurements and ability, you could get hurt if the equipment does not release properly. degree. After completing his college education and returning to Los Angeles, Safford embarked upon a career in business finance. He worked for the Ford Motor Company, TransAmerica, and was employed by Pacific Thrift and Loan as a loan specialist at the time of his death. "Fred always seemed to know what to say in every situation, at many times he was my confidence. And now that I look back on different situations, I tend to think more and more that Fred was my angel," close friend Derrick Beatty said. Palmer said all ski patrol members are required to get their equipment tuned and checked before the season starts. Palmer said if you need to get your equipment checked, any of the local ski shops have factory-trained technicians that can do the job right. GET INVOLVED in a great campus group! We're always looking for student volun- State's 88 is a all-student run radio station with opportunities for you! NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Positions Available: On-air Personality Sales Representatives News Reporters Soortscasters Audio Production Professionals JOIN Weber State's 88! sprts Football players earn honors Three Weber State University football players were named to the Big Sky's all-conference team. Seniors tight end Cam Quayle and wide receiver Taurus McGhee were voted to the team, along with junior kicker Scott Shields. Defensive tackle Weston Weaver and linebacker David Stroshine were named to the second-team defense, and Shields was at free safety, as well. The three were second-team selections last year, too. This is the second year in a row Quayle has won first-team honors. He caught 53 passes for 479 yards and three touchdowns, despite seeing many double teams from opposing defenses. He is WSU's fifth all-time receiver with 149 receptions. McGhee finished the season with 61 receptions for 1,062 yards. He was second in the conference in receiving yards per game. Shields has been voted the first-team All Big Sky kicker three years in a row. He made 17 field goals this season. He became WSU's all:time leader in scorirg, field goals made and interceptions. The all-purpose threat was also voted the second team All-Big Sky punter. Four other players earned honorable mention honors. They were linebacker Havili Reeves, center Kris Jackson, wide receiver Tyler Harlan and defensive end Eric Weston. v Call 626-8800 |