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Show PACE 10 THE THUNDERBIRD MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 1988 'Birds buck Cowboys; return to WFC battle quarterbacks combined for 75 passes and a total of 467 yards Despite the numbers. Bishop said, ' Our defense It took the Thunderbirds only 57 really played quite well," and defensive seconds to stop the New Mexico Rick Boak telt the secondary coordinator Highlands offense on three plays, block played a great game as well The the ensuing punt, and score an easy touchdown from eight yards out Saturday Cowboys gained most of their yardage on short, quick outlet passes that in the end night as special teams set the tempo and about 6 2 aMs per completion averaged led the 'Buds to a romp over the The 'Bird defense also recorded two Thunderbird Stadium 55 at 25 Cowboys interceptions Scott Morrey grabbed one Next veek it s back to the war ot the and returned it 42 yards to begin the WFC and there isn't a tougher opponent fourth quarter and stifle a sustained ' We get the honor of going to Portland," Cowboy drive Then late in the game said Head Coach Jack Bishop with NMHU threatening again Tim "Our special teams were the Nicolodemos intercepted Cowboy said of difference," Bishop Saturday's quarterback Gabby Lujan and returned it win. They proved that touchdown 54 yards to set up a four-yar- d with 57 yards in punt returns and 144 fullback to Jeff Simons kick-ocap a lunge by returns Halfback Kelvin yards in flurry of Thunderbird scoring Minetee tied a school record with a Though the defense did not record any d kick return in the second quarter sacks, they put pressure on the Cowboy for a touchdown sparking the 'Birds to a quarterbacks "We did have good heat It blazing 31-- 3 halftime lead The 'Birds was surprising we never did sack them," also knocked two Cowboy punts out of said Bishop But there were numerous the air, one by Donny Wells in the tipped balls resulting in incompletions that the seconds set early up opening and frustration for Highlands touchdown, and the other by Vince "We've got four tough games yet to Collett play this year, and we have to win three The 'Birds dominated on the ground of those four," said Bishop But in order rushing a total of 50 times for 314 total to remain in contention for the yards, compared to only 120 yards conference title they must first beat for Minefee led the the Cowboys. rushing Portland State. Portland enters the game Thunderbirds with 108 yards, with fullback Jim Andrus contributing 106, and against the 'Birds with the top ranked quarterback and offensive attack in the quarterback Brad Matthews adding 49 WFC. "We just have to play hard and 'Bird touchdowns came Four of the six execute," said offensive coordinator Todd off the ground Spencer Bojak believes it will take an aerial The Cowboys resorted to an attitude of confidence, and a mental attack after discovering the futility of toughness if they are to have a chance running the ball The Cowboy BY BRENT RICHEY ff 98-yar- N FR Thunderbird detender Damon Olsen takes a ride on Cowboy tight end Kevin Haslum beSo e bringing the New Mexico Highlands receiver down NMSU kept the SUSC pa .s defense busy with 50 aerials in the 55-2- 5 Thunderbird win Saturday Fall baseball sluggish, 2-- 3 wAftTHi BY ZANE BYBEE The Thunderbirds flew through Snow in a decisive 16-- 8 victory at the SUSC Diamond Oct 13 At times the 'Birds played great, and at times showed a lack of consistency, said Head Coach Bill Groves SUSC next travels to College of Eastern Utah Oct 20 to play the Eagles Oct 7 the 'Birds traveled to UNLV to play the Rebels Friday night the 'Birds nearly upset the veteran Rebel team in a 4 loss The 'Birds led through eight innings with solid defense before losing their concentration, said Groves Saturday the Rebels ran away with both games of the double-heade- r by scores of 15-- 5 and 16-- 3 Monday the 'Birds met Utah Valley Community College, their offense soaring past the Bruins 13-Craig Blackham turned in a strong pitching performance, shutting out the Bruins for four innings, to help boost the squad to their first victory. Groves is optimistic at the team's performance in their first five games "Our returning players displav leadership, and our younger players are full of heart and pride," said Groves Fall exhibition season gives Groves a chance to look at his players in different positions and trim the roster to those that he will be keeping for the '89 campaign Future success this fall and next spring will depend on whether the otfense of the 'Birds can improve to keep pace with the further developed defense, said Groves 6-- 6-- Volleyball falls at home to Mesa In a gripping volleyball match against Mesa Saturday night, the Lady 'Birds looked good, said Coach Alema Teo, but losing winning their first game 5 and a the next three games Saturday's loss drops them nailbiting for the season They host Northern to Arizona Monday, Oct 1 7 in the Centrum. Teo said the Lady 'Birds played well both offensively and defensively, but their defense cojld have been better than it was "We were just making mental errors in both areas of play What discouraged me ri ost, said Teo, "was that we weren't playing as well as we should when we needed to most " Trina Packard realh, took control, said Teo, and Kathy SlacK also turned in a good performance He also said the Lady 'Birds felt bad that they couldn't come through for the home crowd, but it was a good 15-1- 1, 5, 15-1- 7. learning experience for them In future games Teo hopes to perform well to the end because they "can't afford to sit back at any time in these games." Harriers run at Utah State The cross country teams travelled to Logan compete in Utah State's annual tournament In the men's competition the Thunderbirds f mshed fifth out of eight teams, and the Lady 'Birds finished fifth as well against four other teams. Regionals begin Nov 12 and the next meet will be held in Pocatello, Idaho at the Idaho State Invitational Oct 22. High finishers for the 'Birds were David Dix, 13th, Eric Cook, 30th; Ken Buemel, 35th', Steve Francom, 43rd, and Russel Stewart, 45th. For the women, Jackie Gengler finished 5th; Teresa Allen, 22nd, Hilary Hanseen, 29th; Jill Anderson, 32nd, and Jill West 35th. But Lopour is not upset because, "They cut a lot of time down and it was a tough competition " Friday to |
