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Show Weather Can't Stop New Jazz Players B Lex Hemphill it" Tribune Sports. riter Neither nast Montana weather nor flight (.omplicauons could keep Rickej Green and Jeff Wilkins from rejoining the NB Tuesdax The txxo new members of the Utah Jazz flew into Salt Lake Tuesday from Billings. Mont , where they had been members of the Continental Basketball Association team there After a long day spent m airports, during which Green lost his luggage, the two took their physicals and went on to sign contracts with the Jazz 'I told them 1 was bringing them in for a good look" said Jazz General Manager Frank Lavden, who saw them play m two trips he made to Montana m the last 10 days "They'll get minimum contracts, but if they produce. I'll be able to sit down with them in February Wilkins is a strong 7 footer who is three years out of Illinois State He play ed two years in Europe tone each in I'aly "i Turkey and one year wiui Hawaii in the CB A before that franchise moved to Billings this season "This is one of the best opportunities I've had and 1 hope to make the most of Wildcat Star Gets Division Honor Special to The Tribune Weber State ROCHESTER, N Y. linebacker Mike Humiston, a from Anderson, Calif , Tuesday was named to the Kodak NCAA Division team Humiston, a second team selection last year, was one of four Big Sky Conference players to be named to the prestigious first team Nevada-Renfullback Frank Hawkins, Boise State defensive end Randy Troutman and Nevada-Ren- o defensive tackle Bubba Puha were also named to the squad, which was selected by the American Football Coaches Association. er o The S.ill nbune Wed ie.it.i -- i f 1 LSI "V f ' s x u '' I V . , ' tm nts must turn ovc - J J . V,x Tribuna StH pnofo bv Kavaii Big Mack Tliat Didn't Get KaysxilJevs Jerry Hartley shows off 35 pound male mackinaw he caught while trolling a flat-- fish at Flaming Gorge last Saturday. The mackinaw is one of largest males to be landed in tan Aav! Utah for many years. Jerry took trophy while angling with Don and Blaine Hartley on excursion that produced many big macks. The group also landed a male mackinaw. good-size- d Rogers Coach Says Pm Not His Agent sports team or professional sports organization Ive been acting as a buffer for Rogers, I told him to tell anyone who Carlen said contacted him that I was his agent Its a protection, the coach told the Columbia Record Carlen said he has not treated Rogers differently from any other player. Annually, I advise my senior players, in order to protect themselves, that any contact by agents, attorneys, etc. be channeled through me. The arrangement is similiar to Carlens season rule with the media whereby requests for interviews after 11 p m. Monday must be approved by the coach, Carlen said. Rogers said that until the season is over he has asked anyone who has contacted him to go through Carlen. Coach Carlen and I have talked about not making deals with any attorneys or agents during ? ember J 1in) K . mill dki s,siki the man about the 1 t. i to him alsnit it H, k ' H.iscImII for llti Iltloo AlHKNs i, a Bin AP k Belli, stutiin. quiOtrbuk foi the No i. , nked t.ivtgia Bud logs saw he mn 1 OileiV 'linin' to Kr'turn 'J Hurl V, i ASl or the md in Recent files is or tx m nivC't'C.du n bv lVi violation ot the state aei e to public records l.,w the mhng said, The NCAA s ut cstigatu g .i!vul 70 alleged rci nut ng violations includutg unauthorized pav inerts to ithletes plavcrs getting tivdil for ooutscs thev rev or took co.n lies and othet s tnv olv cd with the athlitus depat tniot't scalping game tnkets f,u plavcrs and a trust fund Known as iegna uiat will give fonner football coaih Flank Kush about (30 000 a year fot lde P-t- The NCAA refused to either confirm or deny it was investigating a New York Daily News report that Rogers had an oral agreement to be represented in future pro football negotiations by Carlen, a possible violation of NCAA rules. The rule forbids staff members of an athletic department of a member institution from representing student athletes in the marketing of his athletic ability or reputation to a professional ,u I material ,1'iliidiiii. intei "al mentiiatida and cot res(vndetu e m x Green led Michigan to the NCAA finals in his junior year in 1976 In 1977 the Golden State Warnors drafted him on the first round, ironically one spot behind Brad Davis, who played for the Jazz last year and who was another CRA player the Jazz was looking at recently Green played one year with Golden State and a half year with Detroit before landing m the CR.A 1 just didn't hav e the right breaks. said Green in commenting on his past chances to stick in the NBA "I was a scorer m college, and when 1 came out. they w anted to make me a point guard I learned that role as a backup at Golden State and playing behind Kevin Porter at Detroit Now Ive played it for the last year and a half m the Continental League, and I feel comfortable there. The addition of Green and Wilkins to the Jazz roster will giv e Utah 10 men in uniform for Thursday nights game at home against Denver. Wilkins will wear No 53 and Green No 14 Jazz trainer Don Sparks folded up the jerseys of James Hardy and Brett Vroman in Milwaukee Tuesday Both were waived Monday The Jazz still has a roster spot open with rookie guard John Duren recuperating from a knee injury, and Layden said the open spot gives him some flexibility. Tuesday was the deadline for waiving players without having to pay them for a full years services. and th all x n George Rogers is eligible to represent the University of South Carolina and will participate in the Gator Bowl. Me . Le M,nt V i .n i JlldC St .it t WiHxtfal,' Mtadc 1 1 ruling .1' .. lO'ult , f a lawsuit brought bv the Tt tbune tot i'o An ivt.i l'ublu a turns Inc in August against SV and the An.o: a Board o! Regents Ns " - t tioi. into AM .ithl, Both Wilkins and Green did well m the Chicago Bulls preseason camp a couple of months ago Green, a quick guard, said he had made the Bulls until they picked up iBobi South Carolina (UPD football coach Jim Carlen said Tuesday he has served as a "buffer for Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers, but he denied acting as the running backs agent or violating NCAA rules. "We have not violated any NCAA regulations, as I am not an agent for George Rogers or for anyone else, Carlen said in a prepared statement. ll'i IHOKMX I'iMPtv nu ordered Vi v.i "'tile imcioti o Tuhinu .ill turn ovei to tht Mi uiform.it, ot .ilv'i t 't'c Ni' tnc',u.i adequate job thought Petro.t might approach me fust and my coach sa'd San Diego was interested in me So it was kind of a surprise " Wilkins said playirg in the CB "made me mature a lot The game's a lot better here than overseas " INh Ruling aid Ailkins 9 SC 1 ASLJ looses 'Wfe Fot get all those HOISTON (API minors Bunt Phillips still will lie Uie coach of the Houston Oilers next year Hes quite happv where he is. thank you, and Bud Adams is happv that Bunts happy Stums hae circulated this season that Phillips is ready to pick up and leave One sportscaster without men tinning Phillips specifically . broadly hinted on national television that a National Football league coach would lie moving to New Orleans next vear to take ovt r the Saints "I've heard them minors I wish those pixiple'd ask me if theyre gonna talk alxmt it " Phillips said Tuesday as he took a brief break frwnprcparinghis game plan for Thuisday nights en counter with the Pittsburgh Steelers "I guess its because John Meeoni (owner of the Saints' and are gixxl friends 1 1 COLUMBLA, ikt id of S W Ol who thought I lah wasn t lr not'd of his 'truces as much 3' some others 1 saw iRen Poquette playing and I thought he was doing an 1 givt up football next f til ut favor of hs love b.i'chad P I do pietlv mil m baseball tins season don t know if 1 tx' oat tht re foi fix'tball or not " Bcluc a tumor told. The Atlanta Journal in an interview published Tut sd iv He said he has i onsidt i cd Iht possib'i , prettv sin lust 1 11 i Olislv Biltie said his plans have nothing to do with Geotgia (iaih A mce Doolex s jsiss ble move to Atibunt B V B.illolino ( .lost' AP' l.'ss than 2 Ox) stparatc hree Fast forwards m OKK NEW votes i the balloting for the bM National B isketti.il A"i" 1', " A" sar game the league anixmin tsi Ihiesdav Basts! on fust returns in the fan balloting Milwaukee s Marques John son a starter foi the est in last v ears game is leading with 15 949 votes i losely Julius followed bv F.rv mg 15 791 14 167 Boston, Philadelphia s and jirry Bird of 1 Atlanta's Fddie Johnson a starter at guard last vear, leads all vote getters with 45 114 while Milwaukees Brian Winters 32 44S, Chicago s Reggie Thetis. 31 l,4t and Boston's Nate Ar chibald .10,773 are in a three way luittle for the second spot in the hackcourt BCtoShow Bout NF YORK t API - ABC will show a tape of the controversial World Boxing Council title fight between Sugar Ray Iwonard and Roberto Duran on Dec 19. the network announced Tuesday The match, won by I ax in a rd when Duran quit late m the eighth round, will be part of a two hour boxing package beginning at 7 p m (MST) TIRE WAREHOUSE 2033 So. Main QUALITY 0 467-050- 1 SNOW TIRES Outdoor Clothing and Equipment Rdy made end Kits Black the season, Rogers said 1 have said that I know I can completely trust him. I feel that I can go to him for his advice for any problems Radial Retread Rogers also told ABCs Good Mommg America that Carlen served as a buffer So many agents tried to get at me that I told them to see coach Carlen We did that just to keep them away I had to spend some time on my school work " lJ2333 & up 1SSR-I- 3 16SR-I- 3 Full But the New York Daily News said it had a taped interview with Rogers m which the star runner Prorate Guarantee said he asked Carlen to represent him SNOW Asked by the News if Carlen had offered to negotiate his contract, Rogers said, Yeah And 1 told him that Id let him do it RETREADS $1I K33 Coach Carlen is the only guy I know absolutely you know, hes doing it for you can beat that The News said Carlen confirmed the offer in a telephone interview. that I can trust. Plus, free. 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