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Show Monday September 18,2006 Page 8 Sports The Signpost continued from page 7 in thefirsthalf than the last two games combined. The Thunderbirds didn't help their cause as they were called for 13 penalties that cost them a total of 134 yards. One such penalty came when SUU receiver Larue Burley returned a punt for 78 yards for a touchdown to tie the game 77. According to an SUU official, Burley made a slashing motion to his throat, costing his team an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty as he was ejected from the game. McBride liked the discipline his team showed. "I told my guys to keep your mouth shut, if anybody is going to do the cheap shots or late hits, let them do it," McBride said. There is still room for improvement for the Wildcats. "The game shouldn't have been as close as it was," McBride said. He pointed specifically to Smith's fumble at the oneyard line late in the second quarter and kicker Conor Foley's three missed field goals as opportunities that need to be capitalized on in the future. Smith made up for his fumble with a breakthrough performance, that according to McBride, has earned him half-and-half playing time with starting running back Adrian Conway. "I'm just going to play with everything I've got," Smith said. Smith hit numerous gaps throughout the game virtually untouched, making his job a whole lot easier, especially as he ran straight through the middle of the field on his 37-yard touchdown. "I've got to give credit to the offensive line," Smith said. "Travis Harris came out and blew that guy up, the hole was huge and I just did what I could." Woods looked comfortable at quarterback right from the beginning of the game. He also credited the offensive line for protecting him in the pocket and giving him the time to make the right play. "I think we had a great game plan coming in," Woods said. "Coach has prepared everyone real well. When your line holds their blocks and gives you time it's a little easier." , Woods' grandfather and former high school football coach Sark Arslanian was on hand to watch him play. Arslanian is also a former WSU head football coach. He has the best winning percentage in WSU history. "He played wonderful," Arslanian said. "He's an athlete, he's got a lot of courage, he's never going to hurt you, he's a team man and I'll tell ya, he's one of those you can win with." Arslanian said he has full confidence that with McBride's coaching, Woods will continue to improve. "He needs a little bit more playing time and all he's going to do is get better and better," Arslanian said. WSU'sdefenscplayed another solid game. Creating one fumble and two interceptions. "I thought we did good," said WSU safety Ty Sparrow about the defensive unit. "For the most part we kind of did a little bending but we didn't break. It was nice to have the offense give us a little bit more air to breathe." Linebacker Tyler Debry led^ the defense in tackles for the second straight week with 14. Also standing out for the Wildcats were receivers Terry Larsen and Marky Filipe who picked up 52 and 42 yards respectively. Freshman receiver Tim Toone caught his first pass ever for the Wildcats - a 44yard grab with four seconds left in the first half. The catch set up a key field goal by Foley as time expired. The Wildcats will now look forward to next week's matchup against Portland State University. It will be WSU's first Big Sky Conference game of the season. Kickoff will be at 6 p.m. You can reach reporter Jon McBride by calling 626-7983. Weber State University defenders (below and top right) combine for tackles on a Southern Utah University players Saturday night at Stewart Stadium. WSU freshman tight end Ed Brown catches a pass Saturday night against SUU. The Wildcats won the game 24-13. An Answer to the Age Old Question: Religion A Ethics Weekly Forum Lunch & Learn Fall 2006 Schedule All Lunch & Learns held at the Davis Campus in Room 117 unless otherwise noted. Free pizza for the first 20 guests** WSU Davis Campus 2750 N. University Park Blvd. Layton, UT 84041-9099 801-395-3460 Library Resources with Megan Davis Tues. Sept. 26, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Ergonomics with Vicki Napper Wed. Sept. 27, Noon to 1:00 PM Home Mortgages with Sandra Snyder {This session is repeatedfor your convenience) Wed. Oct. 11 or Thurs. Oct. 12 6:00 PM Workshops in the Haven Student Health Issues & Concerns with Kathy Culliton Tues. Oct. 24, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Applying for Programs & Scholarships with Kristin Radulovich (Teacher Education) Jason Close (College of Health Professions) Thur. Nov. 2, Noon to 1:00 PM • Religious Diversity in Utah with Brian Davis Wed. 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