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Show inua), jauuai) 10, uu-T Recruiting continued from page 7 of effort on the part of the coaches. A typical scenario for recruiting an in-state athlete will begin with the coaching staff sending blank tapes to area high school coaches and ask them to make a list of possible suspects (a term Graybeal and his staff use for players who are juniors in high school). "They have to be suspects before they become prospects." Graybeal said. These suspects are athletes that high school coaches feel have the possibility of playing at the next level. The high school coaches will record highlights of these players on those blank tapes and at the end of the season Graybeal and his staff will pick up those tapes from the high school coaches and discuss the player in question. The staff will monitor the student's progress during his senior season and if the coaches want him to come to WSU. they'll make contact with him. Usually, if interest is high, a member of the staff will visit the school on a weekend trip to campus where they will see the facilities and take a tour of the university. . Following the campus trip, the staff will keep in touch with the athlete until a verbal commitment is made. Following the verbal commitment, the only formality is to sing the letter of intent. Hold on, there's still more. Graybeal said he and his staff get inundated with taped form players who want to play football but haven't received the attention of being ear marked before their senior season or from dads who feel their boys can play at the next level. As a result, the coaches become glued to their televisions. "We receive anywhere from 20 to 30 tapes a day during the recruiting period," Graybeal said. "We get tapes form all over the country." The WSU coaches watch every single one of them hoping they can find the diamond in the rough. Out of anywhere from the 400 to 500 tapes they receive, the staff will have interest in maybe two or three athletes. So, for the students to get the attention of the university, they will need to shine on their highlight tapes. "If we like them, we'll call the high school, talk to the coach and find out a little bit more," Graybeal said. And of course, if they like the player, he may get a chance to see campus and possibly play for WSU. You can leave a message for correspondent Jarrod Hiatt by calling 626-7983. Follow this season's Big Sky Conference basketball in The Signpost. Cravens suspended Weber State University head basketball coach Joe Cravens was suspended from Thursday night's game at Montana State. Big Sky Conference Commissioner Doug Fullerton issued the suspension Wednesday afternoon after Cravens made negative-comments about Big Sky Conference men's basketball -officials Wednesday morning on KZNSO280 AM) radio. "1 apologize for my comments on the radio this morning which were inappropriate." Cravens said. "1 know what a tough job officials have, and 1 in no way meant to criticize how they do their jobs, but rather I was trying to point out how difficult it is, not just for our team, but any team, to go on the road and play before enthusiastic crowds. I feel I have a good relationship with the officials in our league and 1 hope they feel the same towards mc." Rules in the Big Sky Conference prohibit coaches from criticizing officials at any public gathering or in the presence of representatives of the news media. Gjertsen Named Big Sky Player of the Week Weber State University forward Julie Gjertsen averaged 18 points and eight rebounds per game last week and was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week for women's basketball. In Wednesday's win against Wyoming, Gjertsen went 8-for-10 from the field and finished with 19 points, four assists and two rebounds. In Saturday's win over Air Force, Gjertsen nearly had her first career triple-double, finishing with 17 points. 14 rebounds and six assists. The junior out of Arvada. Colo., also went 7-9 from the foul line and hit two 3-pointcrs. Davis makes Academic All-Region The National Soccer coaches Association of America, along with Adidas, recently named their 2003 Academic All-Amcrican and All-Region teams. Krista Davis, a senior defender for Weber State University this past season was honored with a West Region. Second Team selection. Davis, from Layton, earned the honor with a 3.97 GPA in Radiography. On the field last season, she helped the Wildcats to the Big Sky Conference regular season championship. In addition to being a crucial part of the defense that allowed only a single goal in regular season league play, Davis was second on the team in scoring with seven points on three goals and one assist. Two of her three goals scored were game-winners for the Wildcats. Two WSU players get postseason Matt McFadden and Chris Rhodes of the Weber State University football team have been selected to play in the Las Vegas All-American Classic this Saturday, Jan. 1 7, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kickoff is at 1 :30 in the Sam Boyd Silver Bowl. The game wil be broadcast on Fox Sports Net. McFadden and Rhodes will join 108 other players in the game. It is the largest collegiate postseason all-star game in the country. f- ' - STUDENT FEE RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE Friday, January 1 6th 1-5 p.m. Student Senate Room 352 Shepherd Union Building This Week, We Will Discuss: 1. Ethics Bowl 2. Union Building 3. Counseling Center 4. Performing Arts 5. 800 Une 6. Debate 7. Nontraditional Student Programs & Services 8. Services for Students With Disabilities Mark your calendars and plan to attend! A New Indispensable Internet Tool For Your Business! The Utah l.cial Notice Database is online! Manual searches are tree! Or. subscribe 10 I Smart Search and receive daily e-mail deliverv nf .local and or statewide leual notices of vital importance: to vour Go to: www. utahlegalnoiices. coin A service of the Utah Press Association and your local newspaper V". LU. VY V I2TUPA President Ann Millner Tuesday January 20 10:00 a.m. Dr. F. Ann Millner currently serves as president of Weber State University, where she has worked as an educator & administrator since 1982. Most recently she served as V.P. of University Relations. In that role, she helped conduct WSU's successful $75 million capital campaign while leading staff dedicated to continuing education, alumni relations. development & communications. She has received secral special honors & awards for her sen ice. What Seek Ye first? Matthew 6:33 |