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Show nines FEBRUARY 28, 2001 WASATCH COUNTY COURIER _ Basketball Program Being Reviewed — point. wear Jerry warm EDITOR. Alvin from Provo asks | . who do you think is the , NBA’s MVP so far? | A: For the first half of the season, Why do baseball managers full uniforms? You don’t see Sloan in basketball shorts and ups shooting around with the he Courier has learned that the Wasatch men's basket- team before the game. Ron Mcbride isn’t on the sideline sporting shoul ball coaches are under review by der pads and a helmet. Swimming coaches aren’t donning speedos (heaven forbid) and hockey coaches the school board, and changes could be made as early as this week. | | — it was Sacramento’s Chris Webber without a doubt. He’s having his aren't running around with pads and. best year and so are the Kings. Webber reminds me a lot of Karl. Malone about ten years ago. He’s the ultimate low post player; he attacks the hoop. He’s also a great So why baseball? Why do coach- | es like Tommy Lasorda look like they’re ready to step into the batter’s box? I dunno. I guess it’s just one of. rebounder and more than an adequate passer for a big man. oe However, Philadelphia’s Allen be answered, like the whole chicken or the egg thing or why the Jazz drafted Walt Palmer and Luther Wright, or why people think Roseanne Bahr is funny. Weird. Iverson is making quite a case for himself. He’s on the team with: the best record in the NBA, and that always helps. Nobody can shut him down — he’s the quickest athlete in skates. decisions could be made.as early as next week." 7 Before any coaching changes can be made, administrators must evaluate 3 Wasatch mendation to the superintendant. After that, the school board has the final say with a decisive vote. _ Wasp head coach Greg Stanfield said he is aware of the review, and still hopes to be the coach next sea- son. | | "As far as we know, we're still the Paul Sweat couldn't comment on the situation, but did say that nothing is official and released this brief statement. _ those questions that aren’t meant to athletic director the program and then make a recom- ~ RUSS RIGGS | SPORTS RUSS RIGGS SPORTS EDITOR coaching staff. Nothing's been finalized," he said. "Rumors have been fly- ing, but I still think I have a shot at it. I hope I get one more year to try and "We're in the process of evaluating turn this thing around." the basketball program as well as all : our winter sports," he said. "Some Q: William from Heber asks who do you think will win the the league, and can score at will. — national lumberjacking champiHe’s also become more of a team _ player in the past year and improved Q: expert that I am..I would say bet on the guy wearing Levi’s, a flannel horrendous field goal perThe only thing he’s lackThe NBA’s MVP is rarely 67”... in John from Heber e A: Well..being the lumberjacking Put your classified in the newspaper with the shirt, and sporting a full beard. What’s wrong, not specific enough? OK, it also helps if the guys name is “Davey” or “Big John” and he likes. to eat Swanson hungry man dinners. In addition, if in his spare time he likes to whittle things and trap- asks where do the local teams stand as far as NCAA tournament bids? 3 ae A: Great question. Up until last -week, Utah State was considered the only lock from the state of Utah. al LARGEST CIRCULATION IN RYT \ov Niners evolbl ind nem ping animals is one of his hobbies, Se BYU and Utah, really. Whoever wins the Mountain West Conference Tournament (most likely Wyoming, _ BYU, or, Utah) will get an automatic _ bid, and the other two school will be. left to fend for themselves. BYU probably has the best shot at an at- think will dominate have the Utes and Cougars as an eleven or twelve seed.: Most likely, Yankees will be back looking. to defend their title — and they have to one team will be in the big dance and the other will play in the NIT. It just depends on who gets hot come be considered the favorite. Watch out for the Red Indians, Braves, Cardinals, conference tournament time. Mets. It also will be interesting to With that said, obviously | the everyone last season — ena — ee ee ee = i es | Grade Level: 10 Basketball & Volleyball . Favorite Movie: Sliding Doors | Sox, and however, _ Bring in your sports questions to Arby’s and receive a (435) 654-6444 SIS LPR Favorite Music Group: Diana Krall this year they won't be able to sneak up on anyone. i FREE sandwich item. Email: sports@wasatchcountycourier.com Heber City, UT aaa Other Sport/Activity: Anything else [ can do POCA 1245 South Main — ENS Sa Sports/Activity: see if the White Sox and A's can con- - Arby’s” oa MEGAN NELSON | tinue the stellar play that surpised — ee a in baseball this year? ; A: Spring training is upon us, and the boys of summer are getting ready to play. Why bother? With the money situation the way it is in baseball, we already know who's going to compete for a World Series Title. Basically, the big mar- kets with all the money are in luck and the smaller market teams are screwed. | | why do baseball managers wear uniforms? | . A: You know, that’s an interesting LT Q: Dale from Provo asks who do you large bid, considering their RPI rating is fairly high. Some Web sites such as ESPN.com have already begun posting predictions, and they Q: Holly from Park City asks RT Wasatch County’s Source for News ee West schools, the Aggies will propably have to win their post sea- _ son tournament. The same goes for ee COUNTY then that’s definetly the guy you should bet on. After a couple of silly losses to Big Pe WASATCH = Pere upon his centage. ing: size. less than - onship this year? | 3 Favorite Movie Star: Julia Roberts Favorite Athlete: Amy Alcorn Favorite Sport:-Basketball Favorite Sports Team: Utes — | Favorite Food: Stroganoff Favorite School Subject: Trigonometry Person Who Has Influenced You the Most: Parents Goals for the Future: Law School | | Car You Wish You Had: 2001 Crimson Montero |