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Show w g By M. Jared Wilhelmsen asst. sports editor The Signpost After a long wait, it's almost time for the Weber State University football and women's volleyball playing seasons. A lot has been happening behind closed doors for both teams to have great seasons. "We are so excited about this - upcoming season," said Ron McBride, WSU head football coach. "All of our boys are going to be ready and we are going to have a great season." While the team is preparing, so is everyone else around the team. "One of the things we are trying to do is break our Weber State University attendance record for our home opener," said Chan Gerrety, WSU assistant athletic director for the marketing director. "The record for attendance of one game is 17,312 set back in 1973, but we want to break it." The home opener is Sept. 3. The t7Z tlv !, O 1 F""-1- J r 1 vr H o ." " , " - V -A, K .'H i . .. ; l , f - , : , - .v--.--...:.-.. Weber State University football players run drills during the summer months to get ready for the approaching season. football team will have five home games conference rivals. this season, four of them played against The stadium can presently seat 17,500 people, but WSU is looking into bringing in some portable seats. The marketing department has done a number of things to help promote the football program. After the hiring of Ron McBride, the marketing department did a number of ad campaigns to help promote the program. Different ads have been posted on the sides of buses and billboard signs. There are other activities helping to get the community excited about WSU football again. Right now, there is a contest to see who can come up with a logo to be printed on the back of the football players' helmets. There is also the "Football Fest" party on Aug. 6 to help kick off the season. The WSU women's volleyball team has also been very busy this off season. With a disappointing season last year, the Lady Wildcats are looking forward to a new season. The nine returning players include Kolbe Murphy, a 2004 All-Big Sky Conference Honorable Mention; Kaytie Thorpe; Lindsay Phillips; and Shelby Walford, the team captain. See Teams page 41 DSc?? GE)0Ij) Everyone needs a friend, so join Our mission is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. For more information, contact Mandy Holbrook Phone: 781-0919 E-Mail: AmandaHolbrookmail.weber.edu Event Schedule: Tuesday 6th: Visit our NEW Location at Annex 9 1st 50 people at WRC get a door prize (free rentals and more) Wednesday 7th: Hippie Olympics Come up to the WRC for a chance to win great prizes in outdoor games of skill - pull-up, throw bag, hacky sack, frisbee games 1 2:OOpm: Mountain bike ride (intermediate level) "Thursday 8th: Campsite Cuisine Cook off Free entry, judging at 12:30 Free Barbeque on the Grill - 12 to 1PM Free LNT Workshop - 7pm. Friday 9th: WSU Outfitters Expo Check out the specialized group gear the WRC has for your next WSU field trip or family outing. 1st 20 people at the WRC will get a free 1 1"x17" topo map of anywhere in Utah. Campus Camp-out and Movie Saturday 10th: Rock Climbing Workshop For info call us at 626-6373 or visit us at Annex 9 (41st and Taylor, across from the tennis courts) www.weber.eduwrc .,.T, , p. .T r u -.,-Tr Ic :. Lie : I : ' E ijJfjDCDOD CGCDOnSQ 1 2005 Football Schedule Sept. 3 Western State (Colo.) Ogden 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 Fresno State (Calif.) Fresno, Calif. 8 p.m. Sept. 17 North Dakota State Fargo, N.D. 6 p.m. Sept. 24 Northern Arizona Ogden 5:35 p.m. Oct. 1 Montana Missoula, Mont. 1 p.m. Oct. 8 Montana State Ogden 1:05 p.m. Oct. 15 Sacramento State (Calif.) Ogden 1:05 p.m. Oct. 22 Eastern Washington Cheney, Wash. 3 p.m. Oct. 29 Idaho State Ogden 1:05 p.m. Nov. 12 Portland State Portland, Ore. 4 p.m. Nov. 19 Southern Utah Cedar City 3 p.m. Iff T -Mobile- lm dealer Jr I pi mnn A I MOTOROLA I I rv. J' IMOKIA 6010 T -Mobile authorized PQGG AFTER $100 IN-STORE REBATE Color screen SKU36939163 Annual contrad required. Taxej not included. MSRP.. R,.ilt.: . Color LCD $1AA99 SKU7404464 RinrdoleOgden Ta)HarsvlllW. Vally 045 S. Riveodole Road 622-7400 3915 W. 4700 S. 967-4800 Orem Murray 40 E. Univwiily PKWY 227-8800 861 E. 6600 S. 261-6800 SouHi Salt Lake Syracuse -fcq.M,n0!,tw(,hoki,K,iuw,, 2301 S. 300 W. 461-3800 1693 W. 2700 S. 774 2800 RCWilley. !w U "Zt! u"1 ? doiij do W owify h (BOX I anbn- (oncii Wwi I I toi aCKt vll b |