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Show Page THE HERALD. Provo Utah 6 November Wednesday 1978 22 Eight Cougars Named DENVER, Colo - New Mexico fullback Mike Williams was named to the official Athletic Conference offensive football team for a third consecutive year while Wyoming's Myron Hardeman and Dan Chnstopuiua were the only unanimous picks on the unit Bngham Young H AC championship team for 1978 and with a Dec 22 Holiday Bowl date with Navy, and Wyoming dominated the team selections with four each on the unit announced Wednesday by WAC Commissioner Stan Bates record-settin- g bowl-boun- d Williams, the WAC and UNM career rushing record holder with 3.812 yards and a game left, is 26 yards away from a third consecutive 1,000 yard season and leads the league Hardeman, who suffered a knee injury which led to surgery during game six, left with a 109 per game rushing average which was lops in the WAC at that time He set five Wyoming rushing records. Christopulos. a senior, also holds two WAC and three school kicking records and joined Hardeman as the lone unanimous picks in the voting by the seven league football coaches. BYU AH-WA- Named from BYL' were wide the balloting Along with Bell and receiver Mike Chronister guarc1 Tom Fantetti as a repeater from 1977 is Bell tackle Al Gaspard and sophomore Bngham Young defensive back Jason quarterback Jim McMahon Chronister Coloma was named for a second time In addition to Coloma. conference Also named from Wyoming were conchampion Bngham Young placed three verted center Greg Chytka who began other defenders on the first team in the season at nose guard and saw ends Mat Mendenhall and Ross Varner duty most of the season plus three and linebacker Larry Miller year starting tackle Johnny Miller New Mexico shows two men on the Lobos named along with Williams were wide receiver Ricky Martin and squad in tackle Robert Rumbaugh and linebacker Mike Forrest guard Ron Hegge Fantetti s Cowboy teammate defenSan Diego State had two men representing the Aztecs in their first sive back Mike Dennis also made the year in the WAC Named were tight end list Texas-E- l Don Warren and guard Pete Inge Paso and San Diego State Utah guard Tom Krebs and Colorado each spotted one defensive back on the 1978 team as the Miners -- tc'e sophomore placed Eddie running back Lrry Jones round out the team with Texas-E- l Forkerway and the Aztecs Henrv WilPaso s Bubba Garcia at wide liams I'tah had newcomer defensive end receiver and a repeat first team Jeff Lyall on the list to round out the choice. Colorado State defensive tackle Mike squad In the specialty field a tie occurred Bell and Wyoming linebacker Ken between Wyoming punter Don Clavton Fantetti head up the defensive team Both Bell and Fantetti were un- and Utah punter Rick Partridge. animous picks on this years balloting Clayton currently has a 42 4 yard which is done by the seven conference average, while Partridge, last years member coaches No coach is allowed choice has a 43.6 yard average Max Hudspeth, from New Mexico, is to vote for his own team members in two-wa- y C a repeater at the return specialist spot averaging 8 yards per punt return 1 PTCNK AK M.i. IVuaiUtr BYT WR Bubba Garcia t TEP R Ricky Martin New Mexico Warren San Diego State Line Pete Inge San Diego State Miller Wiomin Lie Tom Bell. BYL Uae-A- Caspar. BYX Hegge Ne Mexico Chvtka. Wyoming WB Jim MrMahaa. BYT Hardemon. Wyoming RB Mike Williams New Mexico Christopulos Wyoming Line-Ro- n ALLWAl DEFENSE Beli Colorado State Line Jefl Lyall I'tah Lue Mai MeadeoJull. BYl Rumbaugh New Mexico Une Roif Varaer BY'l Fantetti Wyoming Forrest .e Mexico Miller. BYT Coloma. BYT Dennis Wyoming e , Forkerway I TEP Williams San Diego Stale Don Clayton Wyoming Rick Partridge I'tah Return-MaHudspeth. New Mexico HONORABLE MENTION For BYL on offense Tod Thompson. TE; For BYT on defense Jason Coloma return specialist TiTiTibiTiTI Cage Season Opens This Weekend Branded by the media and coaches in the Western Athletic Conference as the team most likely to win the WAC title, Bngham Young University's basketseason ball team will open the 1978-7this weekend against Hawaii and Portland State. wait will end for The long the Cougars and their fans Friday night in the Marriott Center when the Mountain Cats battle the Rainbow Warriers. The following night on the same floor BYU will meet an independent from the Northwest, Portland State. Both games are set for a 7:30 tipoff 9 pre-seas- As might be expected in an opening round, all of the participants share a feeling of uncertainty. Even though they were given the nod by the media and coaches as the number one WAC pick, the Cougars are aware of the fact that the top choice seldom makes it to the throne room. As a team, the Cougars are still in the early stages of formation Two freshmen forwards Fred Roberts (6-and Devin Durrant (6-are scheduled to be in the BYU lineup for the opener. Other probable starters for BYU are center Alan and last year's starting Taylor and Scott guards, Danny Ainge (6-Runia Hawaii will find itself in a different situation. The Rainbows, who were last year, will have four junior college transfers in the lineup, and two of them honors last received J.C. year. According to the record book, the Cougars and Rainbows have met twice before. Hawaii won the first game, and last year the Cats evened the scored with a 8 decision in the Rainbow Classic. Portland State is a problem of another sort. 7) 9) (6-1- (6-1- ). 88-7- The Vikings from Portland will be coming to Provo with a new coach, Glen Kinney, who replaced Ken Edwards who departed for West Texas State. Last year with Freeman Williams in the lineup Portland State posted a 3 season Williams, the NCAA scoring champion for two years, averaged 38.8 and 35.9 points per game as a junior and 14-1- senior. Even though Williams is no longer with the Vikings, PSU has two starting forwards reluming from last jeai and senior sophomore Greg Slider (6-Bob Sisul Coach Kinney also picked up five junior college transfers. Portland will meet Colorado State on Friday, then travel to Provo for the Saturday game with BYU. Here are the probable starters: , (6-6- ). G - 22 G - 20 By KAYLENE NELSEN Herald Correspondent Provo spikers vaulted into first place in' Region Six, tying with Dixie, following a final season win over Springville Tuesday night. The victory was the seventh of the season for the Bulldog volleyball team. Dixie, who fell only once this season to Cedar City, gave Provo its only season loss in the second week of play. Dixie, though tied statistically with Provo, therefore leads the region and has an automatic berth in the state tournament. Provo will receive a first place trophy but will go to the region qualifying tournament in Cedar City Nov. 30 where the top four teams will be selected to join Dixie at the state meet. Provo breezed through a 20-- 3 victory over the Red Devils before being forced to work for the 3 win that took the match. A series of miscalculations that sent the ball out of play plagued the Springville team in the opening game. Serving streaks were small for the Bulldogs with each side putting in several serves between points. The second game was a tussle almost point for point, each followed by many sideouts. Bulldog coach Mary Visker said the slow momentum of the second game was the reason her girls were less consistent in their plays. "We had the same problem when we lost to Dixie," she explained "But we won't let anyone slow us that much again." The Bulldog six were using more short sets and shoot sets, new patterns that have not successfully been used as consistently in a match before. The Provo team still had trouble with hit- 20-1- C - 53 Alan Taylor F - 34 F - 35 Fred Roberts Devin Durrant G G - 20 - 22 C - 45 F F 40 G G 23 - 25 C - 45 K - 41 F - 33 J. F F. 8 7 HAWAII Joe Frazier J Aaron Hines 6 2 J 8 S Wells Tony 7 J Eric Bowman J Robert Smith 33 PORTLAND 2 Skip Kinney Chris Smith Mark Owens 7 Bob Sisul S 5 Greg Slider NEXT WEEK: STATE So S S So The Cougars will travel to Waco, Tex , and Austin, Tex., for games with Baylor and Texas on Friday and Saturday. Utah State is scheduled for Dec. 6 in Provo, and the Cougars will host the fifth annual Cougar Classic on Dec. 9 (Purdue, Santa Clara and St. Joseph's) in the Marriott Center. 8-- BRIGHAM YOUNG 4 So Danny Ainge Scott Runia J Bulldog Spikers Gain Tie for First ting the ball out of play on spikes. "The problem was we were hitting too far back," explained Chris Jarman, one of the top Bulldog setters. "The approach wasn't good. Once things get down like that, then you mess up more. You just have to keep on top of things." Jarman, too, was pleased with the new sets that were used throughout the match. "They were good clean sets. We're really getting them down now." Tiger star Top Rookie - y Tigers' productive farm system, is the landslide winner of the American League's 1978 Rookie of the Year Award. Whitaker, who with shortstop Alan Trammell gave the Tigers considerable e strength up the middle, polled 21 first-plac- In other Region 6 games for the final week of play, Cedar beat Payson and Spanish Fork, while missing only two serves all evening, couldn't get its setting and hitting together enough to best American Fork. The Cavemen took the match in two games, Pleasant Grove gave Dixand 15-1 ie a good first game run, winning and before losing 15-- 6 15-1- 15-- 9 3. 20-1- 20-1- 1 20-1- Robinson Scores 5 1 As Jazz Destroy Nets NEW YORK lUPI) Lou Whitaker. second baseman in the stunning double-placombination sprouted by the Detroit ballots from the 28 voting members of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Second baseman Paul Molitor of the Milwaukee Brewers was a distant second with three. Two members from each AL city voted with each vote counting one point. California Angels third base baseman Carney Lansford was third with two votes By United Press International The scary thing about Truck Robinson is that his best game probably still ahead of him. to a feeling like the world was out to get you and that there just ain't no justice and you get no respect, consider the case of former New York Giants offensive coordinator Bob Gibson, and color yourself lucky. What happened to Bob Gibson shouldn't happen to a referee. This is what happened: Sunday the New York Giants were leading the Philadelphia with less than a Eagles, minute to play and the Eagles had no time outs remaining. Gibson's job in ball games is to send in a play. So he sent in a play. In such circumstances the logical thing to do is have 17-1- Gibson." For what it is worth, Gibson was once a head coach in the WFL. The new television station in Salt Lake City is Channel 20 to sports be boon to a going freaks in our area - - For example: televise the Utah-Sa- n Diego State football game live from San Diego Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. "The signing to televise this s objec- game is in line with Channel 20 will TV'-20- quarterback Joe Pisarcik take the snap and fall on the ball. But Gibson ordered a handoff to fullback Larry Csonka. It might never have attracted any notice except for one thing. The handoff never took place. Pisarcik went to hand the ball to Csonka, but Csonka acted like he never expected to get it and he didn't. The ball bounced free on the ground and Eagles' cornerback Herman Edwards scooped it up and ran 26 yards for the winning touchdown with 20 seconds left to Feb. 25. Don Smith, a former BYU volleyball player, has been named head basketball coach at the BYU - Hawaii campus. Smith hraduated from BYU in 1974. BYU sports information director Dave Schulthess announced that the 1978 BYU basketball press book is on sale now to the Gibson was fired Tuesday Andy Robustelli, the Giants' director of operations, said was dismissed because the offensive team could no longer have any confidence in the offensive coordinator's calls. Head coach John McVay refused to say whether he knew tive to become Salt Lake City's premier sports station," said general manager William Pepin. "Negotiations are still in process to televise other collegiate sporting events that will be announced as soon as contracts are final." Well, one of the contracts that was also announced calls for televising the BYU at Rhode Island basketball game Thursday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. And Channel 20 will present the Pacific Coast Athletic Association's "Game of the Week." In the first of these. Weber State will host Utah State on Dec. 16 at 7:39 p.m. The Utah State at Fresno game Sunday Jan. 14 will be televised as will the Utah State at battle Feb. 10 and the Utah State at Santa Barbara game Gibson BOB GIBSON, fired as N Y. Giants offensive coordinator for calling wrong play. (UPI Telephoto) public. The press book offers Cougar fans all the vital information on this year's team, as well as past and future information. Interested persons may buy the book at the Marriott Center for $2.00 or order it through the mail for $3.00. The organizing committee for the 1980 Winter Olympics is offering Utah runners the opportunity to become one of the 52 torch beaiers for the Olympic Flame. One runner will represent each state, the District of Columbia and the village of Lake Placid where the Games will be held. The Lake Placid organizers are seeking applications from runners who would like to represent Torch Relay at Utah in the the Winter Olympics in February, 1980. The Lake Placid organizers are seeking applications from runners who would like to represent Torch Relay at Utah in the the Winter Olympics in February, 1980. A spokesman said the committee is seeking 26 men and 26 women willing to dedicate 24 days of their lives to this once in - a - lifetime opportunity. Runner candidates must be at least 16 years of age by January. 1980. must be U.S. citizens and must be available from Feb. 1, 1980 through Feb. 24, 1980. They must provide their own transportation to the place where the team starts running and back home from Lake Placid. Food and accommodations will be provided along with a com memorative bronze medal. Run- ning shoes will be provided If you are a runner of moderate ability and want to apply, application forms may be obtained by sending a post card with name and address only to: Olympic Torch Runner. P.O. Box 1980. Lake Placid, N.Y. 12946 Go get 'em, tigers! 115-10- 110-10- 123-9- 3 7 Jersey Nets. Robinson hit field goal attempts, a 77 percent clip, and at one point in the game made 12 straight shots from the floor and 11 free throws in a row. h third-quarte- 36-3- I prefer the left side for "We were able to do a lot of things we couldn't do on the road trip." Robinson Ful-lerto- n play. of the New demolition 140-11- 8 The lopsided victory was particularly welcome since the Jazz had lost their previous five games, all on the road Coach Gets Axe for Calling Wrong Play night like that in his career " And some, like Robinson, will have more. n other games, the New York Knicks Indiana beat San ripped Detroit Antonio Golden State surprised Phoenix topped Philadelphia Cleveland Milwaukee hammered Portland and Atlanta defeated San Diego Knicks 96, Pistons 79 Spencer Haywood scored a game-hig27 points and keyed a r surge when New York rolled to its fifth straight victory under returning Coach Red Holzman The Knicks, who trailed 2 at by the unusually low score of halftime. were also backed by the strong plav of Ray Williams in the third period. 96-7- "Everything was in order my timing, everything," Robinson said Tues 51 day night after scoring a career-hig- h points in leading the New Orleans Jazz great job." Sports Editor about the play Gibson ordered, but most observers contend he was not aware. "I don't wear head phones," McVay said. "And I'll have no further comment on is bank shots, but tonight I felt good on both sides. A lot of guys worked really hard getting me the ball (Jimmy) McElroy and Pete (Maravich) did a Marion Dunn If you came home from work Center Friday night. Hawaii is opening on the road for the first time in schools' history will lead the University of Hawaii basketball team against BYU in Marriott TOM LOUDEN "Normally this evening ,H said. "We played good defense besides good offense. We played well from each spot on the court and we got good play from our reserves, something we've not been able to get." A frustrated Coach Kevin Loughery admitted it was a night Robinson was not to be handled. "We tried three or four different players guarding Robinson, but he just had a great night." he said. "It shouldn t happen, though We haven't played well for the past three games. And you go through those stretches in basketball. "Some of the shots the Jazz made were tough ones, but we simply didn't play with enough intensity." The defense kept the Nets' Bernard King to a mere 14 points -s- even below his 22 5 points per game average The Nets jumped to a lead in the first quarter as Eric Money scored IS points. But the Jazz fought back with Gale Goodrich tying the score at 3 with 11:47 left in the second period The lead switched twice before Robinson hit five straight points as the Jazz moved in front for good at Then it was just a matter of how many 17-- Pacers 108, Spurs 103 James Edwards scored 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as Indiana handed San Antonio its fourth straight loss. San Antonio, with just 16 points in the last period, was paced by Larrv Kenon with 27 points and 15 rebounds Warriors 115 Sixers 105 John Lucas scored ,(5 points and Phil Smith added 23 as Golden State ripped Atlantic Division-leadinPhiladelphia. Lucas also had 17 assists Julius Erving led the 76ers with 19 points and Doug Collins added 16 Suns 110, Cavaliers 108 Ivan Adams scored 20 of his season-higof 22 points in the second half and Paul Westphal made five foul shots in the last two minutes to spark Phoenix to its fourth victory in the last five A games hand Cleveland its eighth straight loss and 14th in the last 15. Bucks 123, Trail Blazers 93 Marques Johnson scored 24 points and Milwaukee snapped a e losing streak Brian Winters had all 19 of his points in the first half. Kent Benson had 22 and Kevin Restani 16 Ron Brewer scored 25 points and Maurice Lucas 16 for Portland. four-gam- 33-3- 42-3- points he would score. "Every guy." he explained, "has a Hawks 113, Clippers 107 Dan Roundfield scored a career high 38 points and John Drew added 25 when Atlanta broke San Diego's three-gamwinning streak Roundfield. averaging more than 16 points a game, had 18 points in the first halt e Pima Rolls Past UK, - TUCSON. Ariz. Pima College placed five men in double figures on its 3 way to a victory over Utah Technical College in the semifinals of the Pima Invitationasl basketball tournament Tuesday. Mike Jones led the Pima charge with 20 points while Kelly Croom and Bill Mack had 17 each. Steve Rowley came off the bench to pace I'tah Tech with 23. Joe Tait added 21 and Kraig .lessen had 11. According to UTC coach Gary Gardner, the game was closer than the final score would seem to indicate. "We're down five with five minutes to go and we can't get the ball in the hole " Gardner moaned. "Pima played a pressure defense that caused us some trouble We didn't turn the ball over a lot, but we couldn't get any offensive 90-7- 90-7- 3 continuity. "Joe Tait played very well at both ends of the floor." Gardner said. "In addition to his 21 points, he had i0 rebounds .And Rowley came off the bench with 10 minutes to go in the first half and wound up with 23 points." Wednesday UTC will play Eastern Arizona for third place at 6 p.m. Gardner powerhouse called "another Eastern in this Arizona league." UTAH TECH 173) Jessen 4 11. 'ward 3 Walker 2 Karnes J l i S 23, Totals 29 2. Rowley 9 0 ,,u-Gardn- er Hatch 1 PIMA (Mi 17. Mack 6 5 8 17 Green 3 Croom 7 6, Jont-- s 13 Abbott 0 5 6 5 I 20. Cook 6 Balliltger 2 12. Totals 32 Tout fouls UTC 25. Pima 25 Fouled out Gardner Ward Halftime score Pima 46. UTC 36. |
