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Show T When all is said and done, the best seat in the house for a sporting event is probably right in your own home. If John Madden had proclaimed BOOM one more time during the Super Bowl, I think Id have opted to read a good book. Television gives you the instant replay almost too much of it. I Television has pretty much spoiled the average sports fan, me included. - wish CBS would bury its chalkboard. Still, I find myself missing the instant replay when Im at a game live and in person. Obviously, because of television, we get to see much more than we ever would without it, both in terms of variety and of what actually happens on and off the court or field. No way would even a fraction of the 100 million people who reportedly watched have been able to attend Sundays spectacle in Tampa Bay. And we television viewers had a better vantage point than those who whooped it up in Florida. From the comfort of your easy chair you can see everything from the Olympics to the Super Bowl. And the popcorn is a fSvcijtfe flf I 11 whole lot fresher. Not to mention You cheaper. have to endure a few commercials - but theyre so expensive during those major events, that they are generally sales pitches. Perhaps the most difficult thing to endure is the announcers. Why then is there such a better-than-avera- de- mand for $60 tickets that scalpers can get $500 or more for a single ducat. . That's for a seat a million yards away. What is there about being there that is so desirable? Part of it, I think, is the crowd. When the NCAA basketball finals were played at the UofU, I sat among the Indiana State fans. I felt the ebb and flow of that game far more than I would have had I simply stayed home and watched on television. When I went. I really didnt care who won, but moments into the game, I was supporting ISU. Saturday afternoon I took advantage of the opportunity to see the women figure skaters perform their routines that three of them will repeat in Sarajevo in two weeks. I know that Friday nights mens performance was more spectacular, but for as long as I can remember, Ive thrilled to the womens long program as it was beamed from rinks throughout the world. No way was I going to let it happen in the Salt Palace and not be able to see it. In some ways, because the per formances were not as crisp as what were accustomed to seeing on television, it was a disappointment. And yet, it really wasnt. We saw 15 of the top skaters In America make a bid for an Olympic berth. It was virtually cut and dried for two of them, but a third pulled off an upset and finished second, capturing the collective heart of Salt Lake audiences as she did so. Those who watched on television Saturday in areas where the blackout was not in effect, saw four performances. They didnt see what to my untrained eye was the second best performance of the day, by a black skater in a brilliant yellow costume. Watch for Debbie Thomas to move up in years to come - although there s a great deal of politics in international skating, gymnastics and other competitions that are subjectively judged. Certainly not the most attractive matchup of the season. That seemingly occurred when Utah and BYU staged that wild shootout. And Notre Dame is coming. But just being there, even for Air Force, is exciting to me. Ive enjoyed the Holiday Bowls I was able to attend more than those I saw on television, although one was a lopsided loss. When you can yell at the players, you somehow feel better about things. When you yell at the television, you get strange looks. Which is not to discount the value of television or my appreciation of it. With all of Its shortcomings, to the sports fan, its a link with that wide world of sports that youd never otherwise experience. I read where tickets to a single swimming event at the summer Olympics will sell for $95. Thats turning it into a rich mans affair. Ill gladly watch on TV. The enjoyment of watching a major sporting event, i.e., Super I was quick to accept an offer of tickets to Saturdays BYU-Ai- r Force game. Bowl, NCAA finals, BYU-Uofon television can be greatly heightened by turning it into a social event. Traditionally bowl I have a party and the souper good food and company make it more of an event. That way, if you want to yell at the players andor announcers a bit, theres generally someone who will at least agree with you. We scared the cat to death Sunday when Jack Squirek picked off that Joe Theismann pass and ran it into the end zone at the close of the first half. The reaction to the unexpected gift to our favored Raiders was anything but quiet. Actually, the cats used to an occasional burst of noise as my enthusiasm or irritation with a player, official or announcer is voiced. But if he could talk, hed tell you how glad he is that I buy season tickets to BYU football games and that someone occasionally offers me one to a basketball game. He needs his rest. Monday At Granger High Calls To Kick Off Spirit Week freakazord day. The Friday assembly will feature GRANGER. Make it Great is the theme of Spirit Week activities beginning Monday at Granger high. Monday will be the traditional class call day when students are being asked to call the school during the afternoon and evening and help score points for their class. Tuesday will be nerd day and will also feature a basketball game against Olympus. Hawaii day will be featured Wednesday, with a stomp Shurene Hensley, Madeline Burr and Michelle Foote, with Russell Dixon as Sir Lancer. Martha Cole is faculty adviser. and announcement of winners in the weeks events. All activities will be under the direction of the cheerleaders. They include Carrie Cottrell, Leisa May-heCindy Reiter, Tami Solomon, Shelly Harris, Jennifer Crookston, Edie Tiedemenn, Lisa Milton, Lisa Fratto, Kathy Beck, Kris Labrum, Candi Clark, Lynette Healy, Cherie Jensen, Sharie McClaws. Also, Tiffanie Holden, Missy Thompson, Liz Tolman, Jana Roun- - at7p.m. On Thursday, disc jockeys from KPCX will play teachers in a basket-bal- l game. and cheers competitions dy, Tiffani Johnson, Lisa Westburg, It will also be Water Cleanup Until midway in this century, the lower Thames River in England was one of the most polluted bodies of water in the world. But the imposition of tough water standards has resulted in a 90 percent drop in pollution in the last 30 years, with the return of much bird and marine life. coJpON JANUARY SPECIAL comer ms Soft Frame Vs Price on Second Pair of Complete Eyeglasses Dr. Lawrence H. Madsen Optometrist Hard (JPairi, Gas Permeable Tolman, Lynette Healey and Tiffani Holden fer plenty of advice. 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