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Show Sporfstacular Pag 2 Thursday, December 1 3, 1 979 Ht BVHJ, By Bliss Fullmer Cougar fans booed, during the Utah game, when it was announced that Indiana was extended an .invitation to the Holiday Bowl, to be played, Saturday, December 22nd in San Diego. The invitation was given to the Hoosiers, Just prior to their loss to the Boiler Makers of Purdue, and Indiana was dropped from the nations list. In an interview at the B. Y.U.-Sa- n Diego game, one of the Holiday Bowl officials told their side of the dilemma. He explain ed that many of the top teams had been plucked off for the other bowls, and that they were afraid to let Indiana get out of their grasp. The Fiesta Bowl in Arizona, picked up eleventh-ranke- d Pittsburg, and had its sights set on Southern California, Alabama and Brigham Young, should any of them .lose their last game. B. Y.U., with its win over San Diego claimed the WAC championship and was obligated to play in the Holiday Bowl. Southern California, beat U.C.L.A. and won the right to play in the Rose Bowl. Alabama, by virture of its win over Auburn, went to the Sugar Bowl. In desperation, The Fiesta Bowl Committee picked up Arizona University, after its win over Arizona State. Its too bad there cant be a trade-of- f between the top-twen- ty Mdlgn Fiesta and Holiday Bowl people. A contest between BYU and Pittsburg and Arizona and Indiana might be more realistic. There was a rumor on the Y campus that the team might allow San Diego to upset the Cougars, so that they could go to the Fiesta Bowl. It was no secret that the team would have preferred to play Pitt. But the Cougars had too many other things going for them. They wanted to finish the season, undefeated, and it meant the W.A.C. championship. The temptation to Blow the game with the Aztecs, was there, but Coach Edwards and his footballers have character and good horse sense, and put on a fantastic football exhibition on national T.V. Meanwhile, back at the campus, there are still som grumblings about the Inferior team the Cougars must face just before the holiday festivities begin. A lot of people have no doubt that the Cougars will eat the Hoosiers alive, but some of the thinking people aren't so sure. Coach Lavell Edwards has a lot of respect for Indiana. He knows that the Big Ten Conference is one of the best in college football. So what if Indiana did lose four games this season. Who were their losses to? They lost close games to Michigan, and Purdue, and were blown off the field by Ohio State, who is Rose d IlS ItQUgjM They were defeated by Colorado in a big record could be very upset. Their 4 win-lodeceiving, so dont get too uppity, Brigham Young. You Just may have to eat crow, should the Hoosiers shock you with an upset. B.Y.U. has a potential offensive attack, with a defensive line that has made believers out of a lot of teams, this year. Quarterback, Marc Wilson can deliver the ball on target, and those junior-colleg- e tailbacks have kept the opposition honest. Wilson throws to a lot of receivers, and thats what makes B.Y.U. hard to defend against. The real hero of the team has to be the Offensive Coordinator, Doug Scovil, who calls most of the plays. The Cougars are rated in the top ten for their first time ever, and could go higher, or they could take Indiana too lightly, and get the tar kicked out of them. Well find out. on December Bowl-boun- d. 6-- ss 22nd. Interesting, isnt it, that Marc Wilson is a candidate for the Heisman Trophy, and just last year, Roys Jim McMahon beat him out for the quarterback job. ilhey McMahon this year so his knee would heal, next year, and properly, but hell be back in I look for the Cougars to pick up where they left off this season. red-shirt- full-stri- Tuns in high school athletes, this one is for you By John Peterson A columnist, the book says, should write : . - material that has the widest possible audience. Its a challenge sometimes, its good journalism, and its a lot of fun. This week, though, I break the rules. The good people at SPORTSTACULAR have made this job a writers dream. I have absolutely free rein in my subject matter and the approach I take. Im going tomse that freedom this week to direct a few thoughts to high school seniors especially if they happen to be involved in athletics. If juniors or sophomores or e along, youre more than parents want to welcome. Everyone else well, Ill see you next week. Its important to talk to the seniors about now, because there are some pretty big decisions coming up hitch-hik- in the next few weeks and months. Its now open season on high school seniors. Many will be contacted by college coachers shortly some already have been. There are some wonderful opportunities ahead, but you need to know Some things now about scholarships, education, and that type of thing. For what its worth, heres a few thoughts to keep in mind: Probably the most important thing is to Know Yourself. Is college right for you, do you understand whats involved and what you will have to give as a college student and, specifically, as a student-athlete- ? When you were six you probably wanted to be a fireman. When you were 12 your goal was an astronaut. You may have some kind of goal now, but that can be subject to change. Thats OK, because one of the good effects of college is to expose you to different things. But you should have some idea, right now, of what you want to do with your life. If you change it later, thats fine, at least you will be moving to something you percieved as better for you, instead of just drifting. If you havent already, sit down with a counselor, a coach, a teacher who knows you well and who you trust, and talk about your future. By all means, of course, do the same thing with your parents and other family members. The important thing is to get some idea of what you want to be doing in five years. In ten. This planning is essential if you dont know where youre going, how will you know when you get there? Know the rules. The NCAA puts out a dandy little pamphlet called A Guide for the College-Boun- d Student Athlete. If a coach from an NCAA school calls on you ask for it. Or drop by Weber States Athletic Department. Or write to the NCAA, PO Box 1906, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66222. Its free, and it has information you should know. It will tell you about eligibility, what can legally be done as coaches recruit you, and what you can and cannot do. What you dont know can hurt you. It details what you can legally receive or a scholarship and what you can expect as a college athlete. (Not all schools who recruit you are NCAA members junior colleges and some four-yeschools, even then the bode is a good guide). far example-b- ut Be selfish. Being on a college team of any kind is a great experience. It is like a very close expanded family, and the coach will look after your academic ar advancement and be concerned with your personal problems. But right now coaches who contact you are concerned with building solid teams, and personal considerations to you as a person arent as important as they will become after you sign the scholarship. Take the same attitude with those who contact you. Keep your goals in mind and insist on knowing where you stand. Dont be locked out of any options. Be smart. Realistically, your chances of earning a living as an athlete are slim. There are only so many slots 28 NFL teams have 40 players apiece, 22 NBA teams have a dozen on each roster. Wrestlers, swimmers, runners and the like arent going to earn a living in their sport: Cover your bets with a good education. Even if you go on to be your professional life is short and youll need to know how to do something else. Plan now. You can, of course, make a good and very rewarding career as a coach. But remember, when the East Ppdunk School Board goes to hire you, theyll be more concerned with your grades than your athletic stats. The education comes first. Be Aware. Know the coach youll be working very closely with him for the next four or five years. Fortunately, if youre recruited by almost any of the schools in the state, you have the advantage of associating with good men. There are others, however, that you have to be careful of. Make sure you are. Dont be misled. What you want to know about the school is what kind of History or Business department they have, or how many of their PE majors find jobs, or how many students get accepted to medical school. What you dont need is a glossy pamphlet with a knockout blonde cheerleader on the front and lots of copy about how great it is to be an athlete there. Dont let the coach make an appointment for you to talk to a h omecoming queen, when the person you really need to see is an academic dean or counselor. Make sure the school you commit to is right for you and fits into your year, and a good paid-fo- r education. It's worth a try. Dont overlook anyone. Nebraska or Notre Dame may not be interested, but Southern Utah State, Western State, and other smaller schools some of whom are the best academically will answer your letter. Most of the junior colleges will give you a call. Athletics can still be a large part of your life even after graduation, although there will and should be other things that become more important. For all but a individuals, however, athletics very few super-talente-d after high school is more of a tool to be used than anything eke. a " Good luck. " . all-pr- o, pre-de- Composite college basketball schedule Thursday, December 13 WEBER STATE AT NEW MEXICO IDAHO STATE AT UTAH STATE Friday, Oacambar 14 UTAH AT GOLDEN STATE INVITATIONAL BYU HOSTS COUGAR CLASSIC Saturday, Dacambar 15 ST. FRANCIS AT WEBER STATE UTAH STATE AT COLORADO UTAH AT CABLE CAR CLASSIC BYU HOSTS COUGAR CLASSIC Tuasday, Dacambar IS nt WEBER STATE AT SEATTLE BYU AT LONG BEACH STATE UTAH AT UTAH STATE Doc. 19 Saturday, Dacambar 22 ILLINOIS LOUIS VR.LE AT UTAH plans. Dont be modest. There are many athletes who want to play ball, but arent going to receive those cards and letters and phone calls from college coaches. .Dont despair. If youre not a wallflower in your attitude, you may still end up as belle of thd ball. If you havent gotten some feelers already, then start something on your own. Make a resume telling about yourself and send it around. Talk to your coach about friends in the business that he knows who he can contact about ypu. Make game films showing you in action available to interested college coaches. The worst they can do is say theyre not interested. But remember, every coach is looking for a good, aggressive athlete. Let him know you are one even if you may be a late bloomer. Mike Gove, Webers golfer, didnt have a single scholarship offer out of high school. He sent letters selling himself to several dozen colleges and universities. It paid off for him with national exposure, financial backing when he joins the PGA tour next (CHICAGO CIRCLE) AT WEBER BYU AT UTAH STATE Wodnatday, Dacambar 26 BYU AT FAR WEST CLASSIC Continued on pag 23 Spoitstacular Published woakly by Stahla Publication, 53SS South 1900 Ray, Utah B4067. Article or subscription inquiries. 4 phona PUBLISHER 6 MANAGMG EDITOR 'Wat, 025-164- J. HOWARD STAHLE EDITOR M. GLEN ADAMS NEWS DEIECTOR KEITH DUNCAN ADVERTISING MANAGER BONNIE STAHLE Phone B2S-- 1 466 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS JOHN PETERSON BLISS FULMER DAVE CARDWELL GARY TOYN . |