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Show page B2 Tuesday, November 5, 199B Davis County Clipper Jazz win twice to start season Rice not tasty meal for Utes Randy Hendricks Sports Writer Lynn Averett Sports Writer Charles Dickens had his "Great The Utah Jazz Expectations. know the feeling. Through their string of 13 consecutive playoff appearances since 1984 Jazz fans and chroniclers have speculated about what this team ; needed to get to the next level. rAnd most have erected a mythical -- window of opportunity which "was quickly closing on the Jazz's chances. The over the hill discus- sion has increased over the son w ith the lack of roster changes ' by the Jazz. The team returns with the same cast that came ' virtually within five points of going to the NBA championship round last sum-- : Tack on the additional six ,mer. " months of aging, Utah is now con- sidered too old to reach the peak, But in the past, the Jazz have paid little attention to their detractors, and it is doubtful theyll pay much heed this time around. Gone are David Benoit (to New Jersey through free agency) and Felton Spencer (in a trade to ' tly shipped to Golden State this past week). Added are Brooks Thompson from Orlando and draft pick Shandon Anderson. Meanwhile, third year player Jamie Watson starts the sea- son on the injured list where he languished much of last season. The Jazz had a so--so winning four and losing four. The veterans did not play big minutes, giving the coaching staff opportuni-- ; . ty to check out roster hopefuls. With the adjustments completed Thursday, the Jazz were set to launch the new season as they had ended the old, battling the Seattle Sonics. The two teams shook off n the rust with intensity, the Jazz finally prevailing with a solid effort in the final period. Friday, Nov. 1 Jazz 99, Seattle Sonics 91 The two teams played on nearly equal terms through much of the game. The Jazz built a 10 point lead in the second quarter, fell in the final quarter, behind 71-- 70 then played solid the final five minutes of the game to preserve the Brigham Young University, Utah State and Weber State all earned victories in week nine of college football while Utah lost Number 13 BYU (5-started slow but used a big second half to defeat the University 40-1- 8 of Texas at El Paso (0-in Provo. afternoon Saturday BYU held a 12-- 3 halftime advantage and used the opening kickoff of the second half to jump start their offense as James Dye returned the kick 100 yards for a touchdown. The victory put BYU in the drivers seat for the top spot of the WACs Mountain Division. BYU totaled 396 total yards, 164 rushing and 232 passing. Steve Saikisian was for 235 yards, two INTs and two TDs. Chris Ellison excelled for the Cougars defense by intercepting a Miner pass returning it 65 yards for a score. UTEP managed 318 yards, 143 rushing and 175 passing. Michael Hicks played well for the Miners as he intercepted a pass returning it 100 yards for a 9-- post-seaso- win. To guard Jeff Homacek the Jazz opening night contest felt like the real deal after the slower pace of the JAZZ VETERAN: Karl Malone concentrates on hoop before shooting a foul shot during NBA opener against Seatfe Photo by Ron Osborn the el tort. I'll play these guys who will. I can't get a rope and pull them up and dow n the floor." With four games during the reg- ular season, seven playolf games and Fridays game the Jazz and Sonics have played more games against each other in the last 12 months than any other NBA opponents. Said Hersey Hawkins: Give Utah some credit for playing some good defense at the end of the game. We beat oui selves wuh eight turnovers in the last quarter " Game highlights: Jazz: Shooting: fg 43.6, ft 69.7, 3 ptrs 44.4. Points: Malone 27, Stockton 24, Russell 5. Jazz: Shooung Ig 46 ft 67.5, 3 ptrs 35.3. Points: Malone 21, Russell 16, Homacek 15, Carr 10. Rebounds: Malone 12. Assists: Stockton 7, Malone 6. Blocks: Ostertag 3. ft Clippers: Shooting: fg 64.7, 3 ptrs 35.3. Points: Seuly 19, Richardson 13, Dehere and Vaught 11. Rebounds: Vaught 13. Assists: Vaught 41.3, 76.5, 3 ptrs 27.8. 1 are available through Utahs Saturday 0 3-- Utah High School Hockey Saturday, Nov. 2 Jazz 95, LA Clippers 4-- 3, Saturday afternoon in Ogden. WSU led 14-- 0 at the break and cruised for the win. The Wildcat defense played extremely well holding MSU to 170 total yards, 99 rushing and 71 passing. WSU gained 324 total yards, 139 rushing and 185 passing. for Roger Cook was 28-of-- yards and one TD. Clemente Sainten led the Wildcat ground attack with 93 185 yards on 28 carries and one TD. WSU plays at Cal State Sacramento (0-Saturday night at 7 p.m. in Big Sky action. ELKS NATIONAL THROW Last Weeks Scores: Layton 2 Woods Cross 1, Viewmont 8 Clearfield 5. 90 Jazz veterans gave Utah the necessary stability to hold on for the win. Nov. 4 Bonneville vs. Bountiful vs Weber 6 p.m.; Northridge vs. Davis 7:30 p.m. Woods Cross vs Ogden Ind 9 p.m. (All at Weber Rink) Nov, 1 1 at Weber Rink - Davis vs. Clearfield 6 p.m.; Viewmont vs. Bonneville 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 13 at Bountiful Rink - Bountiful vs Layton 9:15 p.m cHriens start The beet Irom to llnish'. s1049 Wildlife Habitat Authorization 00 PLACE: VIEWMONT HIGH DATE: NOV 9th TIME: 1 30 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ELKS HOOP SHOOT MR. MATT PARKIN 5 PHONE: DIRECTOR ST 724 landowners. Please contact the UMITCD WARRANTY PPatilb PPaeb r ffeArice 133 N. Hwy 89 North Salt Lake 295-044- 4 MOUNTAINLAND SPORTS & ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY ANNOUNCING THE ASSOCIATION OF: Complete Selection 3HP to 12HP Oyer 14 Models to Choose From! SHOULDERS 'KNEES HIPS : ANKLES BACKS ' NECKS ; HEADACHES TMJ DISORDERS SPRAINS for the Divisions Southeastern Region, reports hunting will be weekend only. Those with persistence, and who hunt during weekdays, are usually successful in harvesting birds. Do not expect the 996 pheasant hunt to compare with the heyday of pheasant hunting in Utah; too much habitat has been lost. Division biologists are anxious to work with landowners desiring to improve and enhance pheasant habitat on private property. Funds 21-1- 1. (2-- 26, Schrempf and Payton 24. Rebounds: Kemp 12. Assists: Payton 6. Blocks: Mcllvaine 4. er participate during the opening squad 2- -0 51-1- (4-- 6-- 4) 0, kept their bowl hopes alive with a 3 victory over North Texas (1-Saturday after 7-- (3-- 2, 40, Division regional habitat manager in your area lor more details A brochure desciibmg the program is available through all division offices. spotty throughout the agricultural areas of the region. Hunters who find areas of good habitat will find fair hunting. Other areas will yield poor hunting, at best. Overall, Utah pheasant hunters should concentrate on areas with remaining suitable habitat. Most of Utah's pheasant hunters 7. (4-- 6-- ft Points: Kemp Shooting: fg throughout much of Utah this year. In northern Utah good pheasant production is being reported by George Wilson, upland game habitat development specialist for the Division of wildlife Resources Northern Region. An open winter meant good over-wintsurvival of birds in northern Utah. Good residual cover and just enough spring moisture to preclude ditch bank burning, combined with early summer rain, that delayed hay mowing until the later survival. The same conditions are found in central and northeastern Utah and hunter success should be better in all three areas this year, compared with 1995. There are noticeably more birds than two to three years ago. Hunting will be spotty in southern and southeastern Utah, where drought conditions have hindered reproduction. Jim Karpowitz, wildlife manager 3, State Carr Sonics: Fund program for habitat and public access pajments to interested half of hatching, resulted in improved nest success and thick (5-- Weber State University "HOOP SHOOT" CONTEST d for pheasants. Spring reproductive efforts were slightly above average for pheasants Number 20 Utah 5-- Pheasant numbers up throughout state ring-necke- 1, 5-- was destroyed by a solid Rice 1, FREE Newly appointed starter Bryon Russell played another solid game with 16 points and Greg Ostertag rebounded from a lackluster opening night to block three shots. most popular bird hunt is 1, TDs. USU hosts Nevada (3-Saturday at noon in what should be the Big West title game. kept their playoff dreams alive with a 17-- 7 victory over 59-1- Utah State University Rogers and Richardson 3. Blocks: Outlaw 2. Season record: (4-- for 241 Mullins was yards, one 1NT and one TD. Nakia Jenkins had eight receptions for 140 yards and one TD. Demario Brown led the Aggie ground game with 165 yards on 25 carries. Abu Wilson added 65 yards on 14 attempts and two 5-- In other Western Athletic Conference games, number 17 Wyoming destroyed SMU Colorado State University edged Air Force 42-4New Mexico San Diego stopped Tulsa 34-2State crushed San Jose State 49-2- 0 and Fresno State pounded Boise State 41-- 3. It sure felt to me like Utahs BYU hosts Rice Satuiday at noon. for the win. North Texas gained 170 yards, 108 rushing and 63 passing. USU totaled 429 yards, 188 rushing and 241 passing. Patrick Montana TD. at inter- 13-- 7 mission, but the Aggies rallied 4, 5-- Malone 13. Assists: Stockton and Homacek 8. Blocks: playoff game. There were bodies flying all over. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan was forced to play his regulars more than he wanted, a situation which If our continues to frustrate himyoung guys aren't going to put in - Game highlights: (2-- noon in Logan. North Texas led 12. Rebounds. The Jazz watched in the fourth quarter as a 16 point lead was trimmed to just five, but again the a 58 yards on 15. Utah plays at New Mexico Saturday at 8 p.m. 22-of-- : : 2-- 5, -- ' 23-1- big. off-sea- -. Orlando-subsequen- afternoon in Houston. Utah didnt show up for the game as both sides of the ball 0 at played sloppy. Rice led intermission and continued the beating in the second half. Utah didnt look like a top 20 team and now must run the table and hope for a BYU victory over Rice for a chance at the WAC title game. Rice rolled up 524 yards, 496 rushing and 28 passing. Four Owls rushed for more than 80 yards and was led by Spencer George with 108 yards on six carries. Utah managed 278 total yards, 91 rushing and 187 passing. for 138 Mike Fouts was yards and one TD. Omar Bacon led the Utes ground attack with & STRAINS SPORTS INJURIES & BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS ; WORK INJURIES & ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS ? POST-OPERATIV- , REHAB I Dereck B. 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