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Show 10 JUNE 5, 2003 THE SUMMER UTAH CHRONICLE FOOTBALL is determined by what the players do this summer" Hanskat believes that it is not winning that puts people in the stands, but the potential of winning. "I was at Florida in the lean years, like 1978, and Florida didn't win a game that year. But the stands were full because there was always potential on the field," Hanskat said. The Florida Gators later hired coach Steve Spurrier, and the rest was history. "The potential of the Utes is just great," Hanskat said "It's always nice to have something new to work with and with unlimited potential, I think this could be a top-1- 5 program in the nation." But winning is still the only sure thing that will get fans in the seats. "We have to play good sound football and win games," Meyer said. "By winning and playing exciting football, I think we can fill that beautiful stadium up." The one thing that everyone agrees on is that the continued from page 9 hand, and people enjoy watching the team grow," Meyer said. The pressure on the offense to succeed may be too reat, and if the offense does not come through, then what happens to the Ute fan base? "When expectations are high, you can't meet them all," White said. "(But our schedule is strong and we have some great home games, so at least people will come for that." Nationally televised meetings against California and Oregon should put fans in the seats, and Meyer knows there is always a transition period when you are installing an offense. "Realistically it takes awhile, but if you are passionate about what you are doing, then you don't think it will take that long," Meyer said. "How soon it works VOLLEYBALL now-legenda- opportunity to make a name for her- continued trom page 9 self on the A2 team this summer. side, she finished second in kills, averaging 3.87 per contest, and had the success last year, and each has another two seasons left to play. Despite splitting time with Tracy Neumeier early last season, Kartchner eventually emerged as one of the league's top setters in her second season. She tied for fifth with 10.86 assists per game and, after helping lead Utah conference's ninth-bes- Kartchner and Henderson were both hugely instrumental in the Utes t hitting per- (.294) despite rotating between middle blocker and outside hitter during the season. 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"When we hear the crowd, we play better because it is so much more intense," White said. Meyer knows how important a full stadium is and that is why he has made so many attempts to get people to come out and support the Utes. "It is so much easier to motivate players in a packed house, and it is good for the school and the community," Meyer said. At this point, some progress has already been ATA Glance) at A Utah Ute the U.S. Open? U sophomore golfer Nick Micek had quite a day on May 12, shooting a 70 at the U.S. Open local qualifying tournament, becoming one of just four golfers to post a winning score. Micek will be taking his game to the sectional qualifying this week, where he has a chance to earn a spot in the U.S. Open at Olympia Fields in Illinois. The tournament begins next week made. "We had 4,000 people at the Red-Whionly had 400 last year," White said. game and te The unknown commodity of a new coach may be the change the campus needs. "I think the golden days could be coming for the U because of Coach Meyer's attitude and how much excitement he has already brought," Hanskat said. ak udiya chronicle, utah. edu to the MWC Tournament crown, was named the tourney's Best Setter. Henderson also blossomed in her sophomore campaign. The 6'$" middle blocker was one of the team's most valuable defensive stoppers, finishing fourth in the MWC with 1.33 blocks per game while hitting for .255 on the year. A2 program will no The doubt have a hugely positive impact on the Utes, who bowed out to Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAAs last December. The team lost Brenda Beal and star Sylva Strzinkova to graduation, while former starter Sabine Schulz transferred back to Germany with two years of eligibili- 16-d- ay Eluott Adds Two Assistants to Coaching Staff U women's basketball coach Elaine Elliott made a couple of additions to her coaching staff this week, bringing in former Weber State assistant Carolyn DeHoff along with Matt Legerski, a former team manager for the Ute women who' most recently served as a third assistant for the UVSC men's bas- ty still remaining. This year's roster could include at least five freshmen. The added experience Turner, Kartchner and Henderson will gain in July could be just enough to make up for losses. off-seas- "This opportunity that these three will have to train with the best players and under great coaches is invaluable," Launiere said When the Az team concludes its training in late July, it won't be long before it's back to work for the Utes. Practice begins on Aug. 7, just 22 days before they take the floor for their season opener versus Arizona State. cbellamychronicle. utah. edu ketball squad. DeHoff has been a coach for the Wildcats for the past five years. At the U, she will have a hand in game preparation and player recruitment, among other duties. Legerski, a certified specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, was a U team manager 1 from before his stint at Former U eceiver ay Miss '03 Season CHARLOTTE, N.C. Wide receiver Kevin Dyson tore his left Achilles' tendon in practice and could be out for the season, throwing a severe crimp in the Carolina Panthers' attempt to upgrade their offense. The 6T Dyson was part of an offseason overhaul of a Panthers offense that finished in the league in total yards and third from last in points scored. Dyson is best known for coming up a yard short of the goal line after catching what might have been the tying touchdown pass in the 2000 Super Bowl for Tennessee against St. Louis. He will be placed on the physically unable to perform list in the next couple of days, general manager Marty Hurney said. That means Dyson will miss at least the first six weeks of the season. "He could be done for the year, or he could come back more quickly from it and help us in the latter part of the year," Hurney said. "We'll just have to wait and see how the rehab process next-to-la- st All Accessories ' ry team would play much better in front of a packed 1998-200- UVSC. Former Division n Coach Coming to Launiere's Bench Former Avila College (Mo.) head coach Jason Smith, who most recently served as an assistant at Ferris State University, will be the U volleyball team's newest assistant coach. Smith will join head coach Beth Launiere and assistant Matt McShane on the bench, leading one of the most respected pro- Dyson is scheduled to have surgery June 5 at Carolinas Medical Center. He injured the Achilles at Ericsson Stadium while running a route during the Panthers' three-wee- k coaching sessions. "Kevin was doing great and we were excited about .having him as part of the team," Hurney said. "He said that one of the things that happened was he was just running and he said that he felt like he got hit in the heel. I think it just went on him." Trainer Ryan Vermillion quickly grams in Division I volleyball. Need Assistance? U Softball Brings Ferguson to Dugout Former Texas A&M softball star Kelly Ferguson will still be wearing red next springjust a slightly different shade. The U softball team has announced the hiring of Ferguson as its newest assistant coach. After a successful playing career with the Aggies, she was an assistant in College Station for a year before being brought over by the Utes. determined he had torn the tendon, Hurney said. Dyson had 41 receptions for 460 yards and four touchdowns last season for the Titans. A college star at Utah, Dyson was drafted 16th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. "Kevin's obviously very disappointed," Hurney said. "He's also very determined to get back on the "field. Everything that we've heard about him is that he's a hard worker and very dedicated to his rehab when he's injured." The Associated Press goes." DAILYUTAHCHRONlCLE.COM BECAUSE IT'S THERE Oakland A's Take a Bite Out of Utah Baseball The U baseball team, which has already suffered several losses this offseason, may have just taken another hit Graham Harrison, a star catcher at Tulare High School in Tulare, Calif., had signed a letter of intent to play for the U next season. 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