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Show THE SUMMER CHRONICLE UTAH T Osimani is Fifth Ute to Leave The Playoffs Intensify My Lakers Hatred o A ASAD KUDIYA Chronicle Sports Columnist It's official I hate the Lakers. This year's playoffs have hardened my hatred for the team that donned the last two championship rings, and with the win on Sunday, will probably complete a three-pea- t. Every single player on that team makes my blood boil. Shaquille O'Neal is the big blob In the middle who never leaves the key (I think three seconds was called twice in Sunday's game, although O'Neal had pitched a tent in the paint). I don't mind the elbows as much, since it's inevitable that a man that large is going to hit you. But when the fouls are whistled on the opposing team for attempting to stop him, my blood bubbles at a more Intense rate. Oh, by the way, I would think the officials could note that every single one of his free throws is a lane violation, considering the player has to stay behind the line until the ball hits the rim. And then there is Michael, I mean Kobe Bryant. I have never seen anyone emulate another player to a greater extent than Bryant does with , , Add another name to the list of the departed from the U men's basketball team. Martin Osimani, a back-u- p point season guard during the 2001-0- 2 who was expected to contend for the starting job during his sophomore season, became the fifth Ute to leave last year's team when he announced his plans to transfer from the U program. "Martin made a decision that he felt was in his best interest, and I respect that," U coach Rick Majerus said. "I told Martin that I wanted him to come back and compete for a position, but he was concerned about his playing time next season." Osimani would have had to beat out returning Ute Mark Jackson and incoming Southern California prep Tim Drisdom for the starting job. Last season, Osimani was the prito senior starter mary back-u- p Travis Spivey. As a freshman, Osimani put up 1.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 28 ...... u , ' - , ..au sir ,J i ) 66 at 6 p.m. Omaha, Neb. 17-1- 8. sixth-plac- e team Jameson's finish, in the 5,000 meters was good enough for the blue ribbon. A few days after the race, Jameson was named to the Academic VIII as he first team, possesses a 3.98 in electrical engineering. The NCAA Championship race concluded Jameson's career and, the season for the rest . of the U men's and women's track and field teams. RORY DtUNNER 1 14:57.49 ..... K"vvJ Ail-Distri- ct ' . The Uruguayan was r. i the back-u- p ' ; point guard to graduated Travis Spivey. Swim Recruits Give Men Boost ";' 1 ' ASAD KUDIYA Chronicle Sports Writer (, ) potential points toward the national The U swimming and diving team made long strides with its recruiting class last year, and it has followed it up with an even stronger class this spring. "The class we have signed is exactthe boost our men's team needed heading into next season," U coach ly 'I U swim Michael Litzinger said. Corey Kilpatrick, Eric Jorgensen, Jonathan Kane, Justen Millerbend, John Leeman and Matan Ratz will be the new blood that will flow into the U swimming program. Kilpatrick had a very successful in 2001, as he was an the 500 free and the 400 free relay. "He is a tough trainer that can make an impact at the conference level. He will also see some time in the butterfly events for us," Litzinger said. FX an team recently picked up six experienced recruits. USL D3 SOCCER (30-28- , - Off-Seas-on The Stingers Omaha I $ Despite the U's see KUDIYA, page 7 vs EICAAs - Colo., May ... accept that Jordan is the greatest of all time, therefore emulating him may not be such a bad idea. However, when I can tell that Bryant changes his voice to sound like Jordan-th- en I think Kobe is taking it a bit too far. His jump shot is amazing and he makes everything look smoother then it has to yet I still don't like him. The role players get their due since they do what they need to in order to get the job done. However, is it just me or does Devon George look like the pig, Orson, from Garfield & Friends? With that said, and the hatred for the team defined, this weekend may have been the biggest farce of a garrfT have ever seen. I am not talking about ) at Senior distance runner Teren Jameson showed why he was the only U representative at the NCAA Championships in Baton Rouge, La., on June 1, as he finished in mh place with a time of 30:04.18 in the men's 10,000 meter run. Jameson received the invitation to the NCAA after finishing first at the Mountain West Conference Championships in Colorado Springs, yfli ii "." I (34-25- tiWi 12 th Osimani joined four disgruntled Utes that already left the program: Guard Eric Osmundson, forward Cameron Goettsche, center Lance Allred and walk-o- n Chris Huber have all asked for releases. Osimani has not yet decided where he will transfer. RORY BRUNNER 1 Career After games played. Jordan. PCL A vs Blitzz (7-2- ) California 67 at 7:30 p.m. Cottonwood High Starzz (2-1- ) Charlotte (2-0- ) 68 at 7 p.m. Delta Center CHRONICLE SPORTS EDITOR RORY BRUNNER mer with three nominations over a two-yespan. In 2001 and 2002, Leeman was nominated for the 200 medley relay and was nominated in 2002 for his efforts in the 100 an ar breast. "He comes from an excellent club background, and will fall right into the performance expectations of our breastrokers," Litzinger said. Kane and Millerbend are native Utahns who join the U after successful high school careers. The lone transfer for the U is Ratz, who transfers from Ohio State. Ratz competed in the 2000 European Championships. "His experience in the Big Ten Conference will be great for our young team to draw from," Litzinger Jorgensen may be the swimmer with the most potential of the bunch. He was a four-tim- e state finalist at Coronado High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. "What makes him special is that he is new to the sport. After only training full time for two seasons, his said. After a successful season in which the Utes finished 25th in national competition along with Litzinger garnering the Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year award and now with the six new recruits, the upcoming season should prove to be the breakout year for the Utes. akudiyachronicle. utah. edu VNBA PIOriEER LEAGUE WNBA vs level," Litzinger said. Leeman is an accomplished swim- vs Starzz Seattle (2-1- ) vs (M) 69 at 7 p.m. Seattle, Wash. RBRUNNERCHRONICLE.UTAH.EDU 581 - 7041 Provo Casper (53-23- (37-3- 617 at 7:05 p.m. Provo, Utah ) 9) |