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Studentslame voice opinions on the fame phenomenon NICOLE VAI.EK no study points to that. I don't think si MI WRITER people want to be on TV any more now than the) did in the past." With more und more lele\ ision Ray Browne, professor of popu- shows aiming out like "Who Wanls lar culture, said. "As people are To Be a Millionaire'" ami "Who granted more and more visibility, Wanls To Marry a MultiMillion- they insist on being recognized for aire'.'" people are becoming Iheir own value and sell worth It is obsessed with becoming famous. a matter of ego and finance, If you have money you neeil to be recog MOM students sa> thai they asso- ni/ed and everything stems from ciate being "cool" and "popular" ego." But to what extent would with being on television. students actual!) go to achieve "People correlate lame and lame'.' importance with the publicity people "I would do just about anything." receive," said Kristin French, sopho- Said Sean Allen, sophomore educa- more journalism major. "When you tion major. "When you are older, sec yourself on TV you are sharing a being on TV is something cool to medium with athletes and movie tell your kids about." stars." "As long as I get on TV I could Man) students believe Ihej have care less who I step on. regardless il no chance oi being an actor or the) are my friend or not." said Jim actress, so it is just the short term Maday. junior I PC major notoriety that enthralls them. (llher students said they would "Even it people are just seen m not go to such extremes. the crowd, it is exciting because "Although il is an easy claim to everyone wants to be known and lame. I have many goals I want to popular." said Melissa McCready, accomplish. I would not try to get on sophomore public relations major. TV the eas) way. There are just too "It's inst the thrill of seeing youi Associated Press Photo many consequences." said Chris, sell on TV, everyone loves to see Smith, sophomore art major. Associated Press Photo themselves on the big screen." said WEDDING Rick Rockwell, a real estate investor and motiva- One student said he already has a loe Hannaford, junior seconder) ticket to Hollywood lame. AFTERTHOUGHTS Darva Conger listens during an exclusive tional speaker who lives near San Diego, met and married Darva education major. "I will be on lelev ision due to the interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC s Good Morning America, Conger on a two-hour prime-time competition, Who Wants to According to Dale Kloplcr. pro- fact I will play baseball profession lessor of psychology. "People like Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in New York. Conger didn t want to Marry a Multimillionaire, aired on Fox Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2000. ally, or my singing group will even- disparage her husband, but spending some time with him, she Rockwell kisses his wife, Conger, on the television program. attention, The) want to be liked. tually take oil." s.nd Sh.um Rice, a I here's no drive to be on TV per se. junior I PC major said. concluded that she was very uncomfortable around him. Candidates look to reform campaign laws HSA restructures "We are the first presidential said. "Bradley would also mandate campaign to post donatois on the lice TV nine (id days before .m elec- Internet," said Scott McClellan. tion and require public funding of Bush campaign spokesman. "It's a congressional campaigns." improves quality healthy campaign finance reform. It (lore also favors a ban on soli has an actual impact on the primary money and supports free broadcast BETH SHOEMAKER process, and you don't need a law to time tor candidates before elections, STAFF WRITER "HSA is so broad, >lo it." but has not pushed for public fund- Bush's plan to reform campaign ing ol elections, according to infor- and the members Someone once said. "If il am'( finance calls for banning "soft mation provided by his campaign. wanted to see specific money," which can be given to polit- lake the presidential candidates, broke, don't fix it " I lowever. members ol the Honors ical parties in unlimited amounts political science professors think (he things happen. They and then used to support a particular system should be reformed, hut they Student .Association still saw some needed to find a candidate. Bush's proposal would differ on how this reform can best be room for improvement. Beginning in the fall. USA will also require candidates to post their carried out. focus, to get a vision contributors on the Internet for pub- frank McKenna. associate pro- have a new look about where they lic scrutiny. lessor oi political science, agreed "Right now. we have 17 council Currently. McCain's campaign with the calls for reform. members and nine different commit- wanted to be." tees," Amy Seller, president of HS \ contributions are not posted on his "The need lor reform is over- Karen Stahly Internet site, although McClellan whelming," McKenna said, "Money said. "Alter we restructure, we'll have seven council members and ■aid Bush has challenged McCain to is far loo important, and a lot of the HSA Adviser three committees " posi them money is overpla) " McCain campaign spokeswoman McKenna said the current polili Seitei said that it was becoming too hard loi the council leaders to I ach of the nine committees puts Nancy Ives said Mel'am agreed that cal climate has created a "permanent QKQQDa keep Hack of everyone and every- on three events a semester That will posting contributors on the Internet campaign, where there are no This is the third part of a three-part series about finances for presi- thing going on. soon change to thiee committees. is a good idea, but McCain's cam- breaks between one election and the each sponsoring one event a semes dential campaigns. Tuesday's story was about the influence big money paign finance proposal would not next the permanent campaign has "We're downsizing to try to has on politics. Yesterday's story analyzed how finances are affecting improve communication among the lei require II created a $3 billion industry, which s why the change now ' candidates' campaign strategies. Today's story will discuss proposals for council members," she said. Ives said McCain believes rein McKenna said is wasteful, "The Honors Program is going campaign finance reform. ing in soli money is important, but a "I don't think you need that much Another goal (hat USA has is to provide bettei quality events through it- l<' yeai review," Karen detailed statement ol what he would money to run a campaign," McKen- even il il means having lewei ol Stably. HSA adviser, said "So we do about this issue was not avail- na s.nd "I personally wouldn't mind campaigns. (hem. decided t>> improve HSA at the same SARA GRAZIANO able seeing campaigns have a salary cap time We wanted to make it more Sivii WRIII-K I he foui leading presidential can- Both Democratic presidential like in spoils, s . we could move on Some ol the activities HSA has put on this year include a debate effective and efficient" didates, George W, Hush. John candidates Bill Bradley and Al (lore from money and start talking about between Bowling Green mayoial stahly is hugely responsible for In this year's presidential cam Met .mi. Bill Biadlcv and Al Gore, support campaign finance reform the issues." have .ill called for campaign finance candidate., a Halloween parly loi the decision to restructure. paign. proposals concerning the Mo I lleithee. spokesman for the Dennis Anderson, associate pro- "As pan ot a project for the Mas- methods of reforming the existing reform, However, the) have differ- Bradley campaign, said Bradley's tessoi ot political science, agreed children from ' the Children's ent strategies for accomplishing tins Resource Center and fundraisers for ter in Organization Development campaign finance laws have been efforts to reform campaign finance reform is important, but had differ- mi. we had to form a consult- holly debated goal laws are the most detailed of any ent ideas on.how it should be carried Dance Marathon. Bush's campaign stresses the "We had too many events," Seit ing group and decided to evaluate Many voters think the current candidates' out. HSA," she said. "We sent out a system of funding for elections is effectiveness of the campaign "The key element of Bradley s ei said "The quality hasn't been as unfair and want to see a new. more finance strategies that Bush is campaign finance reform strategy is good as it could be. and the atten democratic system for financing alread) prac ticing a total ban on soft money," Elleithee i Sec FINANCES, page 6. dance has been poor" • See HSA, page 6. Neiman named new dean of College of Arts and Sciences Inside
JENNIFER LULEY excited with the news.'' he s.n,! tions for the position. big position to fill to replace (he search lor a new history department STAFF WRITER The position loi dean of the col- During the fall semester, the retiring Cranny. chairperson will begin following lege was advertised nationally in committee selected 10 of those "Joe has provided excellent spring break, Nieman said, adding After six months of searching. September, Nieman said. A search applicants to conduct telephone v ice lor ihe College of Arls and Sci- he doesn't believe ihe department Donald Nieman, chairman of the committee of io voting members interviews with, Nieman said. From ences," Nieman said. "If I can live will be disabled because of his history department, has been and two lion voting membeis was those 10 candidates, the committee up to the honesty and integrity that departure. appointed formed, chaired by I es Sternberg. narrowed the candidate pool to lour Joe has provided, then I will be very "This is a very strong department dean of Ihe dean of the College of Education. Il and brought (hem (o (he University proud of myself" and a very collegial department." he College of was then the committee's task to to conduct interviews. Ribeau was Although he said he has some said "I will miss my job as chair of Arts and Sci- narrow down (he field of applicants responsible for making the final idea ot where he hopes to guide the the history department, (hough. I ences. Nie- and make (he final recommendation selection once ihe committee had College of Arts and Sciences in the have been at Bowling Green for six man will to President Sidney Ribeau made their final recommendation. future, Nieman said he has no set vc.ns and these have been Ihe best replace retir- Roger Thibault, associate dean of Thibault said he believes the Iran plans or immediate changes to years of my professional life." ing dean. Joe the College oi Arts and Sc icnces and sition of Nieman moving into (he make. Still, he said he iniends io col- Originally from Iowa. Nieman Cranny, member ol the search committee, posilion as dean will be a successful laborate with Ihe faculty io gel (heir came to BGSU from Clcmson Uni- effective July said he is confident with ihe selec- one. mpui in a number of areas once his versity where he worked from I989- I Nieman tion ol Nieman. "He's exiremely well respected position takes effect. l>4 Also during (hal lime, he speni a said he is "I think [Nieman) is going to do on this campus and I think they arc "I hese aie things that one has to veai as the Daniel M Lyons Distin- an excellent job .i~ dean," Thibault going to welcome him enthusiast! start with quickly." Nieman -aid. ■ Women's basketball Hiking for- guished Professor at Brooklyn Col- hopes to pull off a ward to his said caiiv." Thibault said. When his posilion does take lege ol the City I'mveisity of New new position According to Tlnbault. lite com Nieman said he is anxious lor Ihe effect, Nieman will leave the history shocker against W. Donald Nieman "I'm verv mittee received about MI applica- opportunity, but said he will have a department altei six yens. The i See DEAN, page 6. Michigan tonight. •
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Associated e World Press Photo AIRCRAFT — An In Brief Iraqi Airways air- craft carrying 117 ivborn rescued, refugee Muslim pilgrims camp growing left Baghdad on MAPUTO. Mozambique (AP) — Wednesday for As rescuers worked Wednesday lo Saudi Arabia, defy- save thousands of hungry, stranded ing a UN ban on air t idents—including a 1-hour-old travel to and from I v girl born as her mother clung to a tree—Mozambique's president Iraq imposed in asked the world to help his flood- 1990 as part of the ravaged nation. sweeping sanc- Thousands of people are feared tions placed on dead and thousands more are Iraq by the world trjp.jcd in trees, on rooftops or in body. The pilgrims, v. nst deep water after weeks of rain pictured at the here. Rashid military air base south of Baghdad, are trav- Phe Nation elling to Mecca for In Brief the hajj. Man set apartment on fire, shot up restaurant \. 11 XINSBURO. Pa. (AP) — A man set his apartment on fire Wednesday, then shot lunchtime CU lomeis at two fast-food restau- rants and holed up in an office build- ing before sin rendering. Two people Iraq uses hajj to score political points killed and three critically dah, Saudi Arabia, where an airport v inded. police said. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS pilgrims, but only with permission March and is a ritual required of the Koran, as they boarded the plane official said there were instructions The suspect, who had held four from the UN. sanctions committee every able-bodied Muslim at least at Rashid military air base south ol to receive all planes carrying pil- the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Five hostages, surrendered in a BAGHDAD. Iraq — Iraq flew in New York. Iraq has noi recog- once in a lifetime. Nearly 2 million grims. The Iraqis received their pil- The pilgrims. 75 men and 42 I jlway, said Thomas Sturgeon, 117 Muslims to Saudi Arabia nized the resolution. people from around the world are grimage visas at the airport before iintcndent of Allegheny County Wednesday to make the annual pil- Rabiya Mohammed, head of expected to perform the pilgrimage women wearing the traditional leaving for the holy city of Mecca, P ilice. grimage to Mecca, without permis- national carrier Iraqi Airways, said this year. seamless white robes, prayed on the the official said on condition of lie and Gerald Brewer, the sion from the United Nations. Ihe government did not ask the Iraq has previously used the hajj tarmac before boarding. V.'ilkinsburg police chief, said two The sanctions, imposed after world body for permission because as an opportunity to score political anonymity. Nashmiya Abbas Saleh. 65, said people were killed before the sus- Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait, ban it believes UN. sanctions do not points against the U.N. sanctions Earlier, the mostly elderly pil- she had to spend her entire savings pect, identified as Ronald Taylor. air travel into and out of the country. explicitly forbid air travel. regime. grims handed out chocolates and to make the trip. "I am an old went to the building, which houses A December UN. resolution allows The hajj. or annual pilgrimage to Ihe plane, a Russian-made Iraqi sweets to each other and recited woman and don't want to miss the day care and senior citizens' centers. (lights specifically arranged for Iraqi Saudi Arabia, begins around mid- Airways Ilyushin-76. landed in Jid- verses from the Muslim Holy book. hajj." she said.
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Decisions made by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board are final. I f Thursday, March 2, 2000 The B(. News page 5 NATION \ww,b2ttewsxottiMp Volusia beaches v - ■ mm Cars 0 banned -~**wm IIII11II n I i ii II n H Main St. (3 kOrmond Beach Cars banned beginning 03 Wednesday. Daytona © Beach o m Atlantic Ocean Associated Press Photo BANNED — Cars line the Main Street Pier area in Daytona Beach, Fla. As of Wednesday, a one-mile strip of beachfront will be off- limits for the classic cars, dune buggies, dragsters and other motor vehicles that frequent the beach. \ New Smyrna Motorists must spin wheels elsewhere Beacn Daytona Beach cordons off section of tourist area, prohibits vehicles V0LUS* THE ASSOCIATED PUSS and a condition set by the develop "There certainly is a segment out the car ban really is. As the) MILES ers of Ocean Walk, a $200 million there that has held back on enjoying unpacked their minivan on the beach DAYTONA BEACH. Fla. I 01 condominium and retail develop our city because of a tear of kids and Tuesday, the couple, who have three ihc past two decades. Ken Purler lias ment scheduled to open next year. cars." said Mayor Bud Asher. "I ft pulled his 1979, midnight blue The developers believe that cars think they will now find tins small children, said the convenience Corvette ontii the beach and cruising the beach lower property extremely attractive" ol unloading and loading the kids, ■■ watched the daily parade of cars values Drivers will still have plenty of diapers, strollers and sand buckets pass before him. "They're going to ruin it." said room to cruise Sixteen of the 23 on the beach outweighed any con- Map Not anymore. Porter, 46, as he soaked up sun from miles of beach in Volusia County cerns about safely. area Starting Wednesday, the drag- his lounge chair. "This is a classic will remain open to traffic. Hut from sters, dune buggies and other vehi- on and people show right here, and International Speedw.iv Boulevard "I don't think there's any greater cles that have been part of the city's thes re taking it away." to Seabreeze Boulevard, dnvcrs will nsk. People watch out toi each other beaches for nearly a century will be City officials arc trying to market have to park their vehicles al a new here.'' said Rick Westcott. ol Canon FLORIDA the city as a tourist destination foi garage and take a tram to reach the banned from a one-mile strip in the City. Colo "Part of the reason peo- heart of the tourist district. families, and they believe a car-free beach. It's both an effort to clean up beach will alleviate fears of young Rick and Karen Westcott said ple frequent the beach here is so they Daytona Beach's racy reputation children being hit by cars they aren't sine how family -friendly can drive." 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They put on events that are "Everyone has been positive. I One of the recommendations of think wc all realize that there are Stahly's group was to restructure. educational or service related. "We want students to get more some things that need to be fixed," "HSA is so broad, and the mem- involved with campus and commu- she said. "No one is worried about bers wanted to see specific things nity," Seiter said. losing their job because there are happen," she said. 'They needed to While HSA is going to make their still lots of ways to be involved." find a focus, to gel a vision about council smaller, they are always Fixing the problems of communi- where they wanted to be." open to making the number of mem- HSA members are trying lo get cations and events planning will bers larger. reap benefits campus-wide, Stahly everything ready for their next meet- "Anyone can be in HSA. You ing, which will take place after said. don't have to be an honors student." "We hope this benefits the rest of spring break. Seiter said. "And. you don't have to "We have to go back and change be an HSA member to be involved. the University," she said. "We'll be some of the things included in the All of our events are open to every- able to plan better events for Univer- charter," Setter said. "Right now one." sity students. We want to improve we're just trying to get it all written With a successful restructuring. activities for students. But. in order down and revised." HSA will be bigger and better than to do that we had to improve our- At HSA's next meeting, council before. selves first." DEAN- FINANCES Continued from page 1. Continued from page 1. agreed that campaign finance reform enacted now would not be perma- York 'The current contribution limit of nent and would be difficult to While at BGSU, Nieman has $1,000 per individual is much too enforce. low." Anderson said. "This limit was "Thcreare somany ways of skirt- assumed leadership roles in a num- ing campaign finance laws, is it real- ber of campus-wide organizations enacted so long ago that $1,000 only '. - -„■ _-.... MIKE LEHMKUHLE/The BG News has $300 of purchasing power today. ly worth going through this and initiatives, including serving as process?" McKenna said. "This One effect of the limit is that in CRASH — An unidentified man was transported to the Wood County Hospital yesterday following chairman of the Enrollment Net- 1996, Forbes spent millions out of won't work unless Congress shows work, chairman of the Arts and Sci- his own money in Arizona trying to the fortitude to police themselves an accident on the corner of Thurstin and East Merry. The man's car was overturned in the ences Council, chairman of the about this issue." accident, however he was able to free himself from the wreckage. win that primary, but with a $1,000 Anderson agreed that any cam- Provost Search Committee, member limit on individual contributions, no of the Sexual Harassment Task paign finance reform would not be STEFANIE S1ZEMORK sending both vehicles into the front of the other car was transported to one could challenge him." effective without vigilance. STAFF WKIII K yard of a house on Thurstin. Wood County Hospital. His condi- Force, founding member of the To remedy this problem. Ander- "This is the whack-a-mole prob- Gonyon's car took out a stop sign tion has not yet been released. Board of Directors for the Institute son suggested raising the contribu- lem." Anderson said. "If you whack Yesterday at approximately 5:15 on East Merry and the other car "We just were a little shaken up on the Study of Culture and Society tion limit by several thousand dol- a mole, it comes up again on the flipped, landing on its roof. and in shock, but neither of us has and member of the Graduate Alloca- lars. Anderson added that using pub- p.m.. two cars were involved in an other side of the yard. Just because accident on the corner of Fast Merry "1 think he thought he could any serious injuries." Rivera said. "I tion Funding Committee. lic financing in a system to match we may fix this problem this year make it. but obviously it was too hit the windshield, but not enough to candidates' funds would help equal- doesn't mean it's fixed forever. Peo- Street and Thurstin Avenue. close and I hit him." she said. The dean of the College of Arts Lauren Gonyon. sophomore, cause any injuries." and Sciences reports directly to the ize the candidates, and free TV time ple are always going to find new Gonyon said she was going 30 could also play a role in reform. ways to subvert the intent of the criminal justice major, was heading miles per hour and thinks that the Gonyon believed the unidentified provost and vice president for acad- southbound on Thurstin Avenue male suffered only minor injuries. emic affairs. Nieman will be in a Both Anderson and McKcnna campaign finance laws." subject judged the distance wrong. when an unidentified male pulled "I was really close to the inter- "After the accident the first thing position of tremendous influence in out from the stop sign on Fast Merry section when he pulled out." she I thought about was the other driver, leading the faculty of the Universi- in front of her Chevy Cavalier. The said. 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Nt» York M 21 618 1 Smith 2-3 0-0 4. Kleidon 2-8 0-0 5. Alexeev 5-14 1-1 Radhamct Dykhoff. INF Eddy Martin*/. OF I IH MMM ltd RHP Richard The RedHawks advanced by beating Eastern Ptuhdrlphja 11 a 554 4 1/2 Michigan 64-51. Jayson Taylor lead the Redliawks Negrcilc on contract* (or ihc 2000 icuon Named Kevin Bchan baseball infor* 11. Campbell 0-5 0-0 0. Foster 4-14 2-3 13. Vasiliev 2-8 manor manager lor ihe public relations depaimnrni Orlando :6 ii 456 10 with 23 points and seven rebounds Boston J3 411 12 M The Falcons heat Miami in two previous meeting MINNbSOTA TWINS—Agreed lo terms with INF Corey Koski. C Jivicr a 0-0 6. McKie 2-4 1-2 5. Lawrence 4-5 0-0 9. Sinclair 5-9 Valentin. INI CfctM Dwidm OF Poifl Hunier Of Bnan Buchanan. P Mike New Jer\c> a M 393 1.1 1/2 this season Redman and PTnvn Miller Waihington lb 40 286 19 in 2-2 13. Totals 26-70 6-8 66. TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS—Agreed lo lenm wiih RHP Ryan Rupc. LHP 1 >ntntl 1 )i- isi,.,[ Marshall 83, Buffalo 66 Mike Duvall. OI- Jose Guillen and OF Randy Win on one-year contracts. ln.li.inj 19 17 .696 — MARSHALL (20-8) HUNTINGTON. W.Va. — J.R. VanHoose scored Yiln.ii.il I l IRUf Chjtlottc 11 :s 554 8 23 points lo lead Marshall to an 83-66 victory over FLORIDA MARLINS—Agreed to terms with RHP Reid Cornelius. RHP Toronto M 25 545 8 1/2 Buffalo in the first round off the Mid-American Con- Ryan Dempster. RHP Brad Penny. LHP Jesus Sanchez. LHP Michael Tejera and DcUIHl 28 28 500 II Slay 6-104-4 17. D.Wright 2-4 1-3 5, Vanlloose 10-13 ference tournaineni Wednesday night. ' C Ramon Castro Milwaukee :s 29 491 II 1/2 LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Jamie Arnold. Atlanta :: )2 407 16 3-6 23. Young 4-8 0-0 10. Jackson 4-12 1-2 ll.M.Wiight Tamar Slay added 17 points. Cornelius Jackson had RHP Km Foster. RHP Matt Herges. RHPChad Rickeits, OF Kevin Gibbs and OF Clevtland 22 14 393 17 , 11 and Travis Young scored all 10 of his points in the Tony Mota 0-0 2-2 2. Burgess 1-4 0-0 3. Faulknicr 0-0 0-0 0. Wuller MONTREAL EXPOS—Agreed to term* »ilh LHP Brent Billingsley. LHP 1 111. .I,',. 12 4! 218 26 1/2 second half for No. S seed Marshall (20-8). which Steve Kline. RHP J D Smart. INF Michael Barrett. INF GeolT Blum and INF WISIUN CONFERENCE 1-2 0-0 2. Dobbs 2-5 0-0 5. Johnson 0-0 0-0 0. Evans 2-2 advances to Sunday's quarterfinals at Cleveland's Torrus De La Rosa Mi.l-.-l Hi. Gund Arena. ST. LOUS CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with LHP Rick Ankiel. INF W L Pel 1-2 5. Totals 32-60 12-19 83. Placido Polanco and OF LuisSaturru on one ycjr contracts San Antonio 37 20 649 HOCKEY BASKETBALL llllh u 20 .636 I MalftJme—Marshall 38. Buffalo 37. 3-Point goals- Continued from page 8. Michigan once in four NEW YORK KNICKS—Signed F Etdnck Bohannon lo a second 10-day con Minnesota 32 24 .571 4 1/2 years', but have played tract IVii.cr a 30 13] II Buffalo 8-26 (Foster 3-9. Vasiliev 2-7. Sinclair l-l. some of their most spirited hockey games against the PHILADELPHIA 76ER3— Placed P lyronc Hill on the injured list Dallai 24 32 429 I] l/I Wolverines. FOOTBALL Houston 35 386 15 Lawrence 1-2. Kleidon 1-3. Alexeev 0-1, Campbell 0-3). Although they will line up for their last home game- CAROl IN\ PAN! Ill RS—Promoted Richard Williamson, wide receivers Vancouver II .321 Friday, the seniors insist that right now it will just be i coach, to assistant head coach of offense PKlIk niilslon Marshall 7-20 (Young 2-5. Jackson 2-5, Slay 1-3, Dobbs PHII M>l I I'lllAI \GLES—Re-signed OLBubha Miller to a iwo-year con- another game. LA Lakers 46 II 807 — "In the heal of the moment we will just be trying to , tract 1-3). Fouled out—none. Rebounds—Buffalo 45 (Alexeev 12 789 1 win the game." Ham said. "But in the back of our MIAMI DOLPHINS—Named Tom Donahoe part-time consultant I'onlanJ 45 minds it will be our last home game I'll think abotll MINNBSOTA VIKINGS—Agreed to tenm with G Corbin Lacina Phoenix 15 21 625 10 1/2 9). Marshall 33 (VanHoose 10) Assists—Buffalo 12 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed OF Adam Meadows Seattle 35 21 603 II 1/2 what we've been through in the last four years with the team, the fans and Ihe community. It's really sad that TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed LG Randall McDamel to a three- Sacramento 12 24 571 1.1 1/2 (Campbell 5). Marshall 17 (Jackson 10). Total fouls— it's over." Golden Stjk- 16 40 286 year contract Buffalo 20. Marshall 13. A-4.107. I A Clippers 207 14 1/2 Wallace gambling on win in Carsdirect.com 400 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A victory Sunday would be a Penskc-owned Taurus wound up Wallace shouldn't be concerned milestone 50th for Wallace, who was fourth at Daytona and 11th on Sun- with (hat record right now. It's a Rusty Wallace knows just what it upbeat as he began preparations for day at North Carolina Speedway. long season, and his place as one of . will take to win at Las Vegas Motor the $4.1 million race, the third of 34 He's fifth in the points after a finish the great short-track racers and best Speedway. on the schedule. of eighth last season. road-course driver in history, gives "It's a great track to race on," Wallace has finished in the top 10 him a good chance to win at least Now, like the rest of the Winston one of cighi races in those disci- Cup aces, he's hoping to find it plines. ■ before they wave the green flag Sun- "You can pass at the top, you can pass at the day to start the Carsdirect.com 400. bottom, you just have to have a lot of Jack Roush. car owner for defending Las Vegas champion "You've got to have the total horsepower." Mark Martin, believes Wallace has package," Wallace said. 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Wednesday he has been on pre- Wednesday as the Pittsburgh Sicel- Stewart's reaction to Graham's scribed medication, including diet ers' starting quarterback, even signing? pills, and suggested that could (hough he didn't slart (heir final live "Bring it on." Cowher said. account for the positive test. games las) season. The Steelers weighed making "I will not allow the game I love So wha( aboul Kent Graham, offers to Mike Tomczak. their back- to be taken away from me without a viho agreed earlier this week lo a up quarterback since 1993. or Gus fight," Evans said. "I believe that the $5.1 million, three-year conlracl Frerotte. But they settled instead on NFL. after reviewing all the infor- with the promise he would gel (he Graham, who was beaien out by mation, will remove my suspen- chance to unseal Stewart? Kerry Collins last season with the sion." "He'll compete." direclm ol foot New York Giants and also has A league source, speaking on the ball operations Kevin Colbert said. played for Detroit and Arizona condition of anonymity, said the "He won't accept being No. 2. bul. if At 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds. Gra- NFL suspended Evans for the he has to be. he'll go about il in (he ham is much bigger than Stewart upcoming season for violating the right way." and. while he isn't a running threat, league's substance-abuse policy. Rather lhan having Slewart and Only a successful appeal will keep has a stronger arm He also has the (iraham enter training camp on reputation of being smart and a haid him from missing the 2000 season equal fooling, coach Bill Cowher worker. The NFL does not announce sus- emphasized that Stewart goes in as "He's performed well as a pensions until the appeal process is (he slarler and Graham must beat complete. him out. starter." Cowher said. "I think it's a good situation. He understands the "Please do not judge me on Still, he didn'i rule out thai hap- reported information that has violat- pening. role but. at the same time, he'll be ready to seize any opportunity that ed my promise of confideniialii) "Hopefully, we'll get Kordell and (lie integrity of the program." back to the form of 1997. If not. we comes his way." Evans said. have a guy who's been a proven Cowher also is convinced that Associated Press Photo The 27-year-old player has been winner." Cowher said. "Kordell is having a new. younger quarterback in the league five years and made oui incumbent starter, bui certainly around — Graham is 31; Tomczak is several big plays in the playoffs SUSPENDED — Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Josh Evans (91) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars he's in a situation where we expect 37 — may help Stewart regain his leading 10 Tennessee's run to the quaterback Mark Brunell in the end zone for a safety. Evans was suspended for the 2000 season him to come in and do the things game. Super Bowl last season. by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy. he's capable of doing." "Competition is always good for any position, and he (Graham I gives Mitchell Frankcl. Evans' agent, When his four-game suspension club record v iiii 54 s.uk- for more playing time in Evans' Since leading the Steelers to the docs not think the suspension will you a good alternative and a fresh ended last October, he admitted to l ven though In- did n absence. AFC championship game in the jeopardize his client's future with having made a big mistake. I he sub iiul nil slartii 1997 season. Stewart has struggled face, which I think is good for us I \ .ins i- the first Tennessee play- right now." Cowher said the team. stance involved was nevet made '-.lines with ei io he losi oil the defense -ince the through consecutive oil seasons. He "I don't see any reason why he The Steelers have been unusually public. Super Bowl, Two weeks ago, the threw only six touchdown passes would not be part of the Tennessee active this off-season, replacing Tom At the lime, Evans called addic Super in.HI- signed linebackei Randall last season and. alter being benched. Titans organization," Prankel said iion ;i "disease" but said he was not Bowl loss to Si loin- Hi. I Godfrey, who led the Dallas Cow- reluctantly spent the final five Donahoe with Colbert and signing Graham, offensive lineman Rich The Titans are prohibited by (he addicted ami thai "it's behind me pla\ came in the Air iiii> boys ill tackles last season games as a wide receiver. league from commenting on suspen- nglii now." when In- helped Evans, a (tool. 288-pounder, Stewart has neither passed nor Tylski. defensive linemen Chris Sul- sions under the substance-abuse pol- If F.\.ins misses next season, (he quarterback ' signed .i- .m undrafted agent with run effectively since what seemed to livan and Kimo von Oclhoffen. To icj and refused to discuss Evans on Titans will be Imn in the one Dallas m ll>'is The Cowboys be his breakout season in 1997. create salary cap room, they restsuc Wednesday. 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Atlanta's first game after the "if he comes to me and apolo- "He has to be more mature deal- 14 days of the regular season, and he risk of John ruining his career. No Boazman, leader of a coalition of suspension is against Philadelphia at gizes, everything will be all right," ing with certain situations and deal- Turner Field on April 18. can report to the Atlanta Braves' one wants that. That would be minority groups that has called for Simon said. "He's one of my team- ing with his teammates." Jordan spring training camp Thursday. unfair." the Braves to release Rocker, also "I think this is good all the way mates. Everybody makes mistakes." said. "He has to learn to control his Rocker originally was suspended was unhappy with the decision. around." Braves reliever Rudy Simon said he hopes Rocker will The reliever, punished for dis- anger. I think that's a big reason he "Hate and bigotry and homopho- Seanez said. "Everybody is ready to address the team as a whole, as well for all 45 days of spring training and said what he said." paraging foreigners, homosexuals the first 28 days of the regular sea- bia and racism have a place, evi- get past it and move on." as offer him a personal apology. and minorities in a magazine inter- son by commissioner Bud Selig. dently, and that place is in major Rocker told the magazine he "I think he should because of The players' association filed a view, is expected to address team- "I disagree with the decision." league baseball." he said. would never play for a New York what happened and what he said grievance against Selig, arguing the mates Thursday in Kissimmee, Fla., Selig said. "It does not reflect any In his Jan. 31 decision, Selig said team because he didn't want to ride about me," Simon said. "He should penalty was too great when com- then hold a news conference. understanding or sensitivity to the Rocker's comments in a December a subway train "next to some queer give me some respect. I think I pared with past discipline by the Shyam Das, making his first important social responsibility that issue of Sports Illustrated "offended with AIDS." He also mocked for- deserve an apology so we can move commissioner's office. The union decision as baseball's independent baseball ... has to be the public. It practically every element of soci- eigners and called a Latin teammate on." repeatedly has succeeded in con- arbitrator, also cut Rocker's $20,000 completely ignores the sensibilities ety" a "fat monkey." Brian Jordan, another of Rock- vincing arbitrators lo overturn or fine to $500. of those groups of people maligned Rocker will wind up missing the Randall Simon, who believes he er's harshest critics, said Rocker has reduce suspensions. 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MANAGEMENT No exp. necessary, will train. FT/PT 316 E. Merry 3 or call leases. Start at $380. 419-476-6640 353-0325/9am-9pm for the American Cancer Society Cull 333-5800 130 E Washington Street. Bowling Green Mtrrh 20 Wojtowicz 354-6036 nii'i' im«t> IIB tii5 * \ I 1 IkSIBE: ctwerstort Hockey^tfMi FUlTTs H patSfWfresaensibilities TRiMT JMCKSOHs defense TOHY FOHTMHMS arm B6S&S starts mums Page 2 March 2, 2000 Editor—Dan Nied In This Issue Assistant Editor— Pete Stella Tennis P. 4 Wild Man Contributors Nick llurm Mike Lehmkuhle Vitek Wild is making his mark on the men's tennis team Dorothy Wrona Ben French G. Michael Graham Kevin Vorhees Track Derek McCord Ken Edwards P. 4 Winning Track Matt Steiner Jeff Hindenach Senior sprinter Rah'Sheen Clay has become one of the best runners in BG history Mary Beth Wilfong Kate Wedding Swimming Cover Photograph by BRAD PHALEN IK,SI Public Relations P. 5 Home Cookin' Special Thanks to BGSV Sports Information Office Swimming is gearing up to host their first MAC Tournament since 1996. Feature Story P. 6 Our Story The history of Bowling Green athletics rests in two rooms in Anderson Arena. Hockey P. 8 Baby Boom Freshman forward Ryan Fultz has become a lethal weapon on the ice. But off it, he has a responsibility greater than power play goals and body checks. Men's Basketball P. 9 Action Jackson Forward Trent Jackson has switched gears from offense to defense to help the Falcons to their first outright Mid-American Conference championship since 1983 Softball P. 9 Softball Stunners From the Editor: The BG softball team is looking to upset some teams this season Alright, we know this isn't normal for us. The Falcon sports Extra doesn't exactly have a regular Baseball schedule. And for that, we're sorry. P. 10 Major Player We don't like to feed you crap so we only pro- duce this special edition when we can come up with Bowling Green pitcher Tony Fontana is competing to be the Falcons' top starter...and enough quality stories to make you read the whole a major league prospect. thing. Well, you can start here and encounter some of the best stories to ever grace our pages. P. 10 Major Angel You'll get acquainted with some of the most intriguing athletes in Bowling Green. Take our cover Former BG Grad Jeff Hundley is hoping to climb up the Anaheim Angel's system. story on page 8 for example. On page 8 you'll see that hockey's Ryan Fultz has a situation that most of us can't Major League Baseball fathom. His dilemma is touching and paints a picture of a 21 year old thrust into adulthood. P. 11 Our Hero Then there is baseball's Tony Fontana His story is on page 9. He may be BG's top pitcher this season but can he make it all the way to the Major Leagues? Former Reds and Tigers manager Sparky Anderson has called the shots all the way And don't forget our feature story on the Sports to the hall of fame. Archives collection on Page 6. Anyway, we'll see you again soon. Dan Nied Falcon Sports Extra Editor March 2, 2000 FalCQI PIZZ4 mmSUPPORTS OUR BGSU FALCONS i 826 S. Main St. 353-PAPA (Next to Big Lots) GOT PIZZA ? One Large FREE BREADSTICKS One Extra Large One Topping Pizza with the purchase of a Pizza with Two I large pizza at regular price. Toppings FREE CHEESESTICKS I with the purchase of an I 99 extra large pizza at regular price. ; $10.99 I AVAILABLE IN THIN OR ORIGINAL CRUST I AVAILABLE IN THIN OR ORIGINAL CRUST AVAILABLE IN THIN OR ORIGINAL CRUST I Not valid with any other otlor Valid only at participating locations Not valid wKh any other otter Valid only at participating locations Not valid with any other otter Valid only at participating locations | Customer pays all applicable sates tax Additional toppings extra Customer pays all applicable sales lax. Additional toppings extra Customer pays all applicable sates tan Additional toppings extra I Expires in 30 days I Expires in 30 days Expires in 30 days Page 4 March 2, 2000 Wild Man Sophomore Vitek Wild is making his mark on the Men's Tennis team Hermitage. Pennsylvania. said that he likes playing ten- DOROTHY WRONA During his senior year, he nis at BGSU because of the SPORTS WRITES earned second-leam all-suite team's camaraderie. "It's hard to find a good For almost two seasons, honors in lennis. "It's a different type of team that plays together and sophomore visual communi- life." Wild said of living in has fun," Wild said. cations technology major the United States. 'They care He feels that the Falcons Vitek Wild has been a stand- about the foreigners and have a strong team and hopes out on the men's tennis (earn. make sure that they do fine in that they can win the MAC During his freshman sea- Tournament at the end of the son, he set school records school." season. with 32 singles wins and 55 Adjusting to life in a new country proved difficult at Head coach Jay Harris lottl victories en route to All !nsi However, after a week believes that Wild is a talent- Mid-American Conference ai a camp in New Jersey with ed player who continues to second team honors. other exchange students, he improve with experience. This season he has posted "He's got amazing talent, a 9-7 singles record and with arrived at his host family's very powerful strokes and partner Brandon Gahcl. a 9-7 home in Hermitage. As he was getting used to very good hands," Harris doubles record . his new surroundings, his said. "He's quick and he Hailing from Prague, moves well on the court. He Czech Republic, Wild spent a mother sent him some family pictures. Seeing them can become an all-around year as an exchange student reminded him of how far player" at Hickory High School in from home he was. and he In his spare time. Wild soon became homesick. Keeping dog hairs to enjoys going to movies and Short Story: remind him of his two spending time with his Vitek Wild Lahradors helped him to friends. He also enjoys going cope. to Toledo, especially to the Height: 5-11 Wild began his tennis Hometown: Prague, Czech career at age 7. As a child, PHOTO COURTESY BGSU SPORTS INFORMATION zoo and the Museum of Republic he suffered from a respi- Sophomore Vitek Wild has hit tights set on numerous school and Mid-American Technology. An avid sports Record: 8-5 singles (Fall ratory ailment which kept Conference records. fan, Wild named soccer, 1999) 7-5 doubles him from breathing cor- rectly. In order to remedy hockey," Wild said. "And Wild named Czech-born style that I play." Wild said. hockey and skiing as his it. his doctor recommend- because I wasn't strong legend Ivan Lendl and "I like them because I can favorite sports other than ten- ed that he play a sport. enough to play hockey. I American star Pete Sampras copy things from them." "My dad gave me a chose tennis, and I've been his favorite tennis players. Wild was at a loss to name choice between tennis and playing since." 'They both have the same a favorite tennis memory, but Winning Track Senior sprinter Rah'Sheen Clay, has become one of the best runners in BG history DEREK MCCORD the Bowling Green Open at Perry the coaches or my teammates but race of the meet really brought the SPORTS WRITS* Field House on Feb. 12. the goals I have set up for myself team together and will give us the Sometimes winning is every- Last Saturday. Clay finished the have not been met." building blocks going into the out- thing, but that is not so true to indoor season on top in the event With Clay being a captain on this door meets." sprinter Rah'Sheen Clay. when he improved on his previous year's squad, he has proven to be a The outdoor season is the last The fifth year senior has estab- time to record a time of 48.39 to win leader in practice and in the meets. time coach Wright will be able to lished himself as one of the best the MAC Championship. Clay anchored the 4X400 relay see his sprinter. He says that it was a short distance runners after being "In the 400 I am the best in the team with Zerian Peterson, Craig treat seeing him develop coming out redshirted last year, especially in the conference, but I don't think that I Schomer and Pat Miller, and led of Colinwood High School, espe- 400-meter event. have run a time that I should have them to an undefeated indoor season cially his work ethic and the way he Clay was redshirted last year due run this year," Clay said. "In the with a come from behind victory in carried himself on the track. to the fact that he would be at past years I have ran faster and I am the MAC Championship. Clay "It has been a pleasure to have Bowling Green State University hoping that I can run faster this year, received the baton for the last lap him and is the best sprinter we have five years academically, but that did but it has not happened yet." behind Kent's Bobby Kruse and ever had at BG," Wright said. "He not keep Clay from trying to keep In his sophomore year. Clay set a passed him in the last 100 to finish has suffered some aches and pains, his form. school record in the 400 with a time with their best time of the season but nothing of real significance that "He trained with us everyday. of 46.87 along with records in the (3:14.64). is necessary for him to sit there and Ran in a couple of tournaments 100 (10.45) and also in the 200 "I get the baton to finish." Clay say. 'I really can't go today.' He has unattached, but even his competi- (20.81). He also was the first said "because I am used to running never done that." tions a year ago were limited in Bowling Green runner to place back behind. But that was the first time I "He has made some significant number." Sprint track coach Tom to back since Olympic gold medalist did all year and I just wanted to progress. He leads by example in Wright saia\ "Training-wise, he did Dave Wottle in 1972-73. prove to the team that we could win practice and meets. You could not not miss a beat. A lot of the times, Clay likes the victories, but is coming from the front or behind." ask for a better situation than some- in my perspective, when kids are still not satisfied. Bowling Green finished the meet one to come out and give you a redshirted you see them less fre- "I have still been winning these in sixth position with 38 points. Photo Counesy BGSU Spons Information work ethic that you want if it is in Rah'Sheen Clay may be one quently, but he was not that way." races, but I have not been happy for "We finished the year undefeated practice or in a meet, he just steps of the top sprinters In BG This year Clay was the top qual- myself. I am happy to win, but the and it was a good deed to do that, up and gels the job done." History ifier for the 400 for most of the sea- times have not been good enough. because it is the last event of the son. Clay's time of 48.43 was set in "I have not satisfied myself, maybe meet." Clay said. 'To win the last March 2^2000 _ ^ ^ajcof^Sgorts Extr. Page 5 Home Cookln' W m NICK HURM Buffalo's best hopeful. Hickey SPORTS WRITER holds the top times in the 200 and For the first time since 1996, 500 freestyle. He won the 200 event Cooper Pool is home 10 ihc Mid- at the MAC championship last sea- American Conference champi- son. Distance man Josh McLachlan onship meet for men's swimming is in the top 10 in the 1000 freestyle. and diving. Last season Miami Kastern Michigan: The peren- pulled out the MAC championship nial powerhouse is once again one over the host school Eastern of the favorites to win the MAC Michigan. This year's favorite championship behind very strong going into the meet is Eastern swimming The Eagles were edged Michigan who has swimmers with out by Miami last year, but look in (he (op times in the MAC in almost very good shape at being near the every event. But in the MAC chain top by the end of the meet. pionship, anything can happen. EMU will be tough to beat in the bach team has its strengths and relays The Eagles have the fastest weaknesses time in four out of the five relay Ball Slalc: The Cardinals ended events including the 200 medley last season in disappointment fin- relay (Scidclman. Vanlier. Szwcda ishing dead last at the MAC cham- and Luhn> which holds almost a two pionship last year. BSU has last second lead over the competition. yean woes behind them and had a Eastern should be strong in the strong regular season finishing with long distance 1650 free where three a 5-2 record in the MAC including a of the top four fastest times this sea- son have come from the Hagles led major upset over Miami earlier this Fatcon Sports EMri Phoio, MIkf IHIMKI III*. season by Matthew F.nse In evei "They swam with a lot of passion except the 500 free. EMU has a swimmer with a time in the top The Bowling Green swimming and diving team will host the Mid-American Conference championships llld a lot ol emotion," said Randy starting today. Julian. B(j swim coach. "They three. Bryson Tan won the MAC were frustrated with being last." championship in the 100 and 200 Ball State will need a strong per breast last season and has the fastest time of the season so far at 56.04. formance tiom its relay teams to do American Cancer Society well In each of the five relays, the Diver Mark Bevington also has a- Wear out, Cardinals have a top six time or bct- good chance in earning some points M«rch20 lei HSC's biggest hope is the 200 for the Eagles holding the second free team (Schuyler, Jordan, highest score in the 10 meter boards. dorit rust out. Wefldel. Schumacher) who have the third best regular season time in the Miami: The reigning MAC conference this year. The Cardinals champions were hurt with a few top ma) be i surprise in the 500 free swimmers lost to graduation, but with Justin Bretigam who has the the RedHawks should once again be mmmtu third fastest time in the event this right up at the top fighting for the large & Small Houses season. title. all close to campus Bowling Green: The Falcons Miami lost MAC champion #t MONEY Still Available. Houses did not win a MAC dual meet this Kevin Northrup to graduation. Last SIS 3rd Si 6 Mm hd US S new carpet year and have an overall record of year Northrop won the 100 and 200 2J1E Reed SI upne*carpelnormary tor SS 2-9. They are sure to place at the fly. along with the 200 individual 211E. Reed St Dn tor 3 medley. But Miami flyers Will \ ORDERS bottom, right? No. Despite the •4 > »j> vl> \b %J> it> «p +£> *& *X^ ^P ^t* 32fi Leroy Up or On. to* 1 bdrm. sons 350 record, BG is the host school which Sensenbrenner (100 fly) and John J3L12 E Reed SI 3 Ddrm to 3 w/d n urn garage. could give them the same boost that Carroll (200 fly) have filled the role starts in mayflO the Ohio women's team got after of Northrup with the top times of %FAX CASH* Apts |Avail on 9. 12 or 15 pmt. lease hosting and winning the 2000 MAC the season in their perspective Jliiill E Merry 2 bdm apt low as 425 00 Mo. women's championship meet. events. ton & AC' 1 semester leases aval The Falcons have senior captain "You can never count out 1068 N. Main St. also Rooms 205 Mo no at u* Matt Johnsen who was MAC cham- Miami," Julian said. "They lost Bowling Green, OH 43402 Listing avail 24 hre pion in his bread and butter event. some major points (with the loss of 354-2300 Offk. 316 E. Merry *3 the 100 breaststroke his freshman seniors who scored in events last o. call 353-032? year. Johnsen holds the second season), but I think everybody in the fastest time in the event this year in conference their second semester the MAC. This is the captains final dual meets were outstanding." meet of his collegiate career so Another area where Miami will emotions will be high. hurt is in diving. Last year senior BG's relay teams could place the Brian Davis won both the I and 3- BG Barbershop Falcons high in the standings after meter boards, setting a MAC record the first day. In both the 200 and on the 3 meter with 498.08 points. Serving Faculty, Students, and Staff for over 100 years. 400 medley relay, the Falcons are The RedHawks are strong in the right behind Eastern Michigan for 400 and 800 freestyle relay, with the the fastest time of the season. Also second best time in the MAC this r look for high finishes from Andy season in the events. GO FALCONS Jenkins in the 50 sprint freestyle Northern Illinois: After finish- ing fifth last year at the MAC cham- and Tim Early, who has the best time in the MAC in the 100 back- pionship, the Huskies have slipped this season with a record of 1-11 stroke. I.orring Todd, Jr. Tom Snyder Dkk Converse Buffalo overall. Their one win this season UP 37 years 33 years 3* ye«* Look out for a charge from the was at Cooper Pool on Feb. 5 Bulls. Buffalo finished the season against BG. In the LeGalley Insurance Building The Huskies will need more help with a 7-3 overall record and 5-2 in 412 E. Wooster Suite B the MAC. The Bulls finished sixth than their relays to place high. (parking in rear) in the MAC championship last sea- NlU's times are at the bottom of son. every relay event except the 400 ■ Look for the Banner 352-3316 UB is in the middle of the pack free relay where the Huskies hold • Appointments & in every relay event except the 800 the seventh best time. Walk-ins Welcome Hours: free relay (Hickey, Kelly, Nilles and Mick Coyne returns for the McLachan) which it holds a two- Huskie's as Northern's lone man to 8:30-5:30 pm 8:30-1:00 pm Closed tenths of a second lead over Miami. Mon..Tucv. Thurs., Fit Saturday Wed. 4 Sun. Freestyler Dan Hickey is > See Swimming, page 11. Page 6 Falcon Sports Extra March 2, 2000 OUR STORY The history of Bowling Green athletics is stor said "Don retired in 1979 and I retired Many things in the museum are in 194 MATT STEINER in I9K5. Right away that summer, we the category with the signed hockey Bos Sports Writer began collecting." sticks ami vintage |erseys. Photos and invi The pair seemed an ideal duo Cor artifacts give clues to past I ilcon sue on I "The passing of every olil man or the task. Cunningham came to BG in cesses. One of the dominant pieces is she woman means the passing of same tra- 1939 and later served as the school's the nunibci IK jersej which quartet Clui dition, tome knowledge oj sacred Sports Information Director, lie had back Brian McClurc wore in the earls bast rights possessed by no other. been in close contact with Doc Lake I980's. McClure was one of BO's all 191 ('onsequently the information that is to who played on BO'S first football team time greats, holding individual passing f be gathered t &&&a March 2. 2000 Falcon Sports Extra -Pa-2e— stored in two rooms in Anderson Arena ire in 1945. Later, Graj played on the fiist Hash during their routines. always someone who comes in for the first lime. Thai's how we gel our expo Ph. In Ijiiriil Hen Ifimh ockej Boston Celtics team. Other shots The most important pieces accord- The Bowling Green Sports Archives lie in Anderson Arena, Below is and invoke stories tli.it have been passed ing to Cochrane are those that teach us sure." Mickey Cocharane examines apholo of Basketball great Howard i sue on from Doc Lake. One. in particular, about Ihe way things were. "History is Today the I. shaped museum and Komives. The collection is Ihe only one of its kind in Ihe Mid-American ces is shows BG Hall-of-Famer Charlie tor the people coming in Ihe laler gen- storage room on ihe second lloor at Ihe Conference, hems in Ihe collection include an hal worn by Ihe synchro- arter- Clucas. Clucas played catcher on the erations so they've got an understand- arena are bursting with items thai have nized swimming learn (Opposite lop lefl corner) and a banner denoliong earl) baseball team and was a tackle o<\ the ing," he said as he pointed to a banner been donated from all over the coun- the Bowling Green Normal College (Below lefl) \ all 1919 football team. on Ihe wall. The banner reads try. Filing cabinets hold history that is issing But. these aren't the most interest- "BGNC" in old English style writing. used lor research. Memorabilia siis on s illlll ing facts about Clucas. "He used to "We used to he called 'the Normals.'" top ot artifacts which sit on top of .i leg- wrestle in carnivals to make money to he added. At one lime, any school that momentos. "Some of the things, we itball. pa) for his tuition." Cochrane said. taught teacher preparation was know they're here, hut we can't Doyi I hen there are those things thai are referred to as a "normal college." always find them. Eventual!) we end ii the -imply oiu ot the ordinary. The values Since BG sports teams did not have a up digging them out." the curatoi said. lenei ol the items, which can be found in the nickname, they acquired Ihis lackluster Cochrane said that there has been iin his BG museum, don't necessaril) have to name. "I'm sure when they did not talk in Ihe pasl about one day building team do with success or money. "Monetary play well the) were called the ahnor- a new museum, if and when a new bas- le the value is incidental. It's the unusual mals." Cochrane said With a laugh ketball arena becomes necessary. BG ed on nature ol things," Cochrane added. Doc Lake did not think thai "the director ol athletics. Paul Krebs, sathei The idea is that you're holding on to Normals" was an appropriate nick- agreed that that would lie an ideal d nc'I something thai if you didn't hold onto, name. He read about Falconry and place for a larger facility. n would be lost forever. We keep a lot wrote a siory in ihe Sentinel-Tribune "1 think it is wonderful that ihe tra- id of things thai may or may not be in which he diihlied the school the dition and history of our athletics lias pol important to hold on to. It is very hard I .ikons. A stuffed falcon rests upon a been preserved," Krebs said. "The ich to judge jus) what is going to be a won branch near Ihe ceiling in the museum downside is we've oulgrown the space derful item to preserve years down ihe reminding viewers ol the days when a which we have for the collection." n line. So we have really thrown nothing live falcon would fly around I'erry Whether or not a new museum is on l lu- out. Someone, years from now. will be Stadium and Anderson Arena before ihe horizon does not den) the tact that ll to .1 able to say 'How wonderful thai this football and basketball games. BG remains Ihe only school in the IMS survived.'" Cochrane and Cunningham stalled Mid-American Conference lo have One of Cochrane's favorite unusual Ihe museum in 1983 wilh jusi a small such a museum. Cochrane is proud of items reflects The Swan Club from Ihe room at Anderson. 2IKI0 signifies the whul has resulted from his anil team l »5()'s. Il looks like a wooden model ISth anniversary of its beginning. Cunningham's continued efforts. The The boat of about 12 inches in length. But. Laler another wing of about equal size collection will never he complete. A a pan upon picking u up, two straps dangle was given to the collection. I'ail of the pile ol" new materials sits on his ilesk (ilav from the bottom. The members of this women's locker room was sacrificed, ready lo he catalogued. They slill take Graj synchronized swim team wore these "We're open for home basketball," donations, but as Cochrane said. "We BG's boats on their heads during perfor- Cochrane said. "A iol of people know make our history as we go now. He mances. The mast is lopped by a light, us and they come hv and wave and instead of trying to find stuff from 40 1943 which was battery powered and would Other people will come in. There's years ago." flOOth WIN! U» E.MICH| zjftrg March 2fa2000a BABY BOOM Freshman forward Ryan Fultz has become a lethal weapon on the ice. But off it, he has a responsibility greater than power play goals and body checks. When Austyn gels a little older. sels him apart from the other 18,000 Springfield Junior Blues in the same Austyn. He doesn't think about him- Fultz is planning on bringing him to DAN NIED students at Bowling Green. His abil- league. He went to Springfield his Sroirrs EDrrcs self first anymore. Bowling Green to see his fathei ity to score, get open and create senior year in high school. He had to All of a sudden, he's not just play. But. even though he can see opportunities for himself make him relocate from his hometown in Somewhere in Illinois, a molhcr playing hockey for himself. There is his son periodically. Fultz still wish- a valuale commodity. Thai's why, as Rochester. Michigan to Lanphier sits wilh her 11 month hold son. His another life involved. There is es he were a bigger fixture in his another mouth to feed. All of a sud- father absent, chasing his dreams child's life two states over. Sacrificing the pre- den, shunning the scouting spotlight He's never been awakened in the sent to make the future brighter. of Major Junior Hockey for the middle of the night by a crying The father is not flipping burg- cramped rinks of the Central baby He did not see his baby's first ers, he is not a construction worker. Collegiate Hockey Association was steps. He's missed Out on the good In fact, he has no paying job. no the smartest decision of his life. things and the bad thing! And. by source of income at all really. Although Fultz acknowledges the modest crack in his voice when But he has a chance. the fact that he isn't there for his son he talks about Austyn. it's easy to right now. he feels that the only And sometimes that is enough. tell th.il he believes that to be a Ryan Fultz's chance comes in a thing for him to do is to go to col- frozen form. Frozen like the ice he lege, and continue to climb toward He sie.Klt.isti> believes that ins skates on. Frozen like the puck he the dream that all players have — knowledge and talents that he will cradles on his stick. Frozen like the TheNIII , quiie .u Bowling Green will ben- arm pumping pose he strikes when It is tough when he can't see the oth him and \ust>n in the new love of his life. But he must he puts the puck in the back of the future After all. why settle for I also deal with the fact that the moth net. lifetime of minimum wage jobs. er. who he broke up with before Ryan Fultz is a forward on the when you can go to school and have coming to Bowling Green, calls him Bowling Green hockey team. the chance to make millions in the He is a 21-year-old freshman. selfish for not being there. spoil you love in the near future. It "I've never kept it a secret, he's Old enough to have graduated makes sense my life." Fultz said. "And it kind of already. But still, because of three But Fultz knows the road is bothers me when his mom sa\s I'm years of junior hockey, just a fresh tough. He also knous he is close to man. And if being a freshm.m signi- selfish because I'm not there with him. But she has the means to take the top fies a new beginning, then Fultz is Me speaks ol people he's played care of him. and she docs a very in the right spot. His life as he with like former Michigan Stale st.n good job of that. We do what we can knows it began just under a year ago Mike York, now of the New Yoik to help out when we gel to see him wilh his son, Austyn, who sits with Rangers. He speaks of former team- and 1 know it lakes a lot of money, the mother in Illinois. mates svho didn't seem to lie worth but. in the long run. what I'm giving "Really. My life hasn't changed the price of new skates who have up now --being wilh him, and not that much," Fultz said while sitting signed multimillion dollar NHL being able to lake care of him— in front of the curling rink at the contracts BGSU Ice Arena, his new haven for will be worth it. I'm making the right decision by going to college. I "People don't realize how close dreams. "Other than the fact that I the CCHA is to the NHL." he said. can more than make up for it in the think about him constantly. I just "But most guys have dreams of just wish I could be there with him." future." F-ven if Fultz doesn't make it to suiting up for the NHL. I don't think In many ways, Fultz's actions that will be enough. 1 don't want to haven't changed because of Austyn the NHL, he can make a solid living F-ikron Spom Extra PhoicV MIKE IHIMKI'IILE in minor league hockey. He could have just a cup of coffee. I want to He still plays hockey the way he Ryan Fultz is living in Bowling Green while his son. Austyn lives with make up to $100,000 per year. And. play a few solid seasons in the NHL. always did. He still thinks about his mother in Springfield, III. Fultz is hoping to turn his hockey suc- Otherwise I won't consider it a suc- if hockey falls through, if he is making it to the NHL the way he cesses into a way of life in the NHL cess ' injured, or he loses his scoring always did. But his thoughts are dif- Fultz strives for success. touch, or he just gels loo old to play ferent. He is thinking about major- Success in the fact that he must care the game, he'll have his education. a mere freshman in the CCHA. High School in Springfield. ing in investing and marketing so he "Relocating wasn't hard." he for another human being. Which is will know how to save money for But. his hockey skills are what Fultz has compiled 24 points on a team leading 15 goals and nine said. "I had a lot of friends in high his ultimate goal: to provide for his assists. His hat trick against Ohio school but I was never really into son. Slate last Saturday was the first for the football game scene or anything And. while the money isn't com- BG in over a year. like that. I spent my weekends trav- ing in yet. and won't be for another "Ryan has a knack for getting eling to games." few years, Ryan Fultz and his son open, and he loves to score." said It was in Springfield where he have a chance. Linemate Ryan Murphy after the met Austyn's mother. They dated for And sometimes that is enough. Ohio State game. "He's fun to play about a year and a half. It was a rela- wilh because he always gets open." tionship based on love that was held Fultz came to Bowling Green to together by the dawning of a new Short Story: put the puck in the net and he is life. But that isn't what Fultz want- happy with the chances he's gotten ed for his son. Ryan Fultz here. "1 loved her. but il wasn't always Height: 5-11 "They brought me in to score." perfect," he admits. "I will always Weight: 175 Fultz said. "I'm happy that I've care for her but, I didn't want to be Hometown: Rochester, been able to do that." with her because I didn't want to Michigan His hockey past has painted an stay together just for him and then Goala: 15 split up when he was five or six. I'd Assists: 9 impressive resume. Last season Points: 24 .,! with the Cleveland Barons of the rather just do it when he was young Power play goals: 6 (leads North American (Junior) Hockey so she can find someone else who Falcon Spom txlra Photo/ MIKE LEIIMKUHIE team) league, he lead the league in scoring will be a good father figure to him Ryan Fultz celebrates one ol hia three goala Last Saturday against with 89 points. He was second in when I'm not there." Ohio State. the league with 40 goals. Fultz is hoping to be around his Before that he played with the son more often in the near future. March 2^2000 ■^fifj{ Pageige 9 Action Jacfcson Trent Jackson began the season as an offensive weapon. Now he detonates the opponent's top player. His defense has fueled BG's MAC attack PETE STELLA side when he can. baseball as shortstop and pitcher. "1 thought Trent Jackson was ASKTANT SPORTS EOTCP During his senior year, JacltSOfl "Offense gels the glory, but huge." Dakich said after the Miami helped his learn to the Class BR defense wins the game." Dennis road win. "I was proud of Trent championship game, but unfortu- Rodman or some other defensive because Trent has had a hard time. I nately lost the contest. He averaged mastermind said. have been on his ass and he's been 18.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per The BG men's basketball team good and bad. I was just proud of game for his coach, who was also and their general, coach Dan him tonight." his dad. Dakich, practice what they preach in Whether he is floating through "A lot was expected out of me b\ the old school style of play. Dakich the air for an alley-oop lob from a my dad and the same thing is true has commented several times teammate or checking up on some here." Jackson Bald. throughout the season that during of the top players in the MAC, Trent Sr. also has an impressive practice, defense is drilled much Jackson makes his presence felt athletic background. He played col- more than offense. with a fury. lege football (or Illinois as a wide Junior guard Trent Jackson has 'Trent Jackson is awesome, plain receiver and later suited up in the tasted the best of both worlds. and simple." senior business major NFL with Philadelphia and At the beginning of the season, Kevin O'Brien said. "I jus) hope he Washington. He was also a member he led the Falcons in scoring. But doesn't forgo his senior year for the of the 1964 U.S. Olympic track and for most of the Mid-American NBA draft He is explosive and fun field team. Conference play, his role has lo watch." Raying for his dad was tough. changed. Jackson started his basketball according to Jackson. "Earlier in the season. I was get- tenure at Ohio Slate, where he was a "Playing for my dad was like ting a lot of dunks, but now I am member of the 1996-97 Buckeye playing for Coach Dakich because getting a thrill out of stopping some- squad. lie played in 14 games, all of my dad was very demanding." he one," Jnckson said. which he entered from the bench. said. "The only difference is when 1 Jackson has taken on the roll of His best game came against his leave Anderson Arena. I am able to the "defensive stopper," which dads alma mater, Illinois. Jackson go to my room and be by myself, means that he is assigned to guard played a season high 16 minutes and but with my dad. I still had to go the opponent's best player. He said netted a season best 16 points and home and listen to him at the dinner that Dakich wants him to concen- six rebounds. After the season. table." trate on stopping who he is guard- Jackson left the Buckeyes due lo Jackson became eligible for the ing, and creating on the offensive personal reasons and transferred to Falcons at semester break of last BG. season after sitting out a year for his With the immense success Ohio transfer. He missed his first eligible Short Story: State has had the last two seasons. game because of a hand injury but Jackson is looking forward to show- played the next contest against Trent Jackson ing his old team that the Falcons are Western Michigan. a dominant squad. He compiled his best game of the Height: 6-4 "Right now, we have a chance to season, hitting for 15 points and BO \i»i Pti(*.»'WIK! IHIMKI Jill Weight: 205 do that (what Ohio Stale is doing)," playing in 30 minutes of action. He Trent Jackson crashes the Anderson Arena boards against Eastern Hometown: Rochester, he said. "By seeing Ohio State also pulled down five rebounds and Michigan. Jackson has become a top defensive player for BG. New York accomplish the things they want to dished out two assists. Jackson know if I do that, we are cutting out PPG: 8.9 accomplish, it makes me want to made only one start last season and Anthony Taylor. Taylor is one of the RPG: 3.1 play even harder so we can get (here logged seven more games in which the best thing they do, so hopefully top scorers in the conference, but Field goal percentage: 54.4 and they can see I am doing good as he played ten or more minutes. we will come out on top." Jackson Jackson ran with him and helped the said. well." This year, Jackson is an impor- Falcons earn the victory, which At Franklin High School in tant part of the Falcons' rotation and Against Miami, which turned out started a Brown and Orange win Rochester, New York. Jackson success. to be one of the most important road streak thai is still going strong at six wins of the season. Jackson was excelled not only in basketball, but "So far. 1 am trying to hold my also in football as quarterback and man under double figures and I assigned to RcdHawk guard • See JACKSON, page 10. Softball Stunners The BG softball team is looking to surprise a few teams along their merry MAC way DOROTHY WRONA power hitting this season. As a team, the Falcons have and hope to return with a few wins. will work to their advantage. decided to focus on minor improve- Despite inexperience, the "Since we're so young, not just SPORTS WRITE* "We have a big hitting team," With a young raster and a focus Ross-Shaw said. 'That makes it a ments. One area they want to Falcons are full of talent. our pitchers, but our whole team, on small goals, the BGSU softball lot more fun for the people who improve is defense, particularly Senior catcher and shortstop there's no pressure." Ross-Shaw team looks to stun the competition. come and watch the games and it reducing the number of errors. Colleen Bates, is a power hitter said. "No one's expecting them to do well 1 know what they can do so Despite the loss of four seniors also makes the game more fun." The pitchers want to pilch con- who ' has the potential to be an I know they could do well." last season, head coach Leigh Ross- The pitching staff, which con- sistently and make at least one out impact player. Angie Domschot. an All-MAC The Falcons will travel to Florida Shaw expects the Falcons lo sists of three sophomores and one each inning. shortstop last season, will move lo for 10 games over spring break. At improve on last season. freshman, is a concern this season. On offense, the learn wants to "We have a lot of raw talent, so Last year, the sophomores did not make each at bat a quality at bat. second base, her preferred position, the Florida International Classic in it's going to be fun." Ross-Shaw get much experience because two whether it means getting a hit or and bat leadoff Miami, they will play Eastern Michigan, Florida International, said. "Inexperience is our only seniors were on the staff. bringing in a run Lynsey Ebel. who bats clean-up. downfall, but I think our talent can Ross-Shaw thinks the pitchers' "If we put these things together, is another offensive threat. Wichita State and Robert Morris. Center fielder Carmen Hilierdal. make up for that." work ethic will give them an advan- we'll be very successful." Ross- After the tournament, they will One of the team's strengths this tage. Daily practice has helped them Shaw said. a three-year starter, provides solid travel to Tampa to play Toledo, season is hitting. Last season, the to develop hard throws and accura- The Falcons have been to the defensive play. Because of this team's youth, Falcons broke the previous home cy. Mid-American Conference tourna- North Carolina A&T, Buffalo, 'They're going to do a lot better ment twice in as many years without they are expected to struggle in the run record of eight with 19 round Boston University, and Stetson. trippers. With a roster full of strong than anyone's giving them credit winning a game. This year, they MAC. However, Ross-Shaw hitters. Ross-Shaw expects more for." Ross-Shaw said. plan to take it one game at a time. believes that the absence of pressure fl M rC 2 2 PageJO^ _ m _CTf£"fl. ifH fff'a ------£ ± «U 22°- Major Player Major Angel Pitcher Tony Fontana could go to the Major Leagues BG Grad Jeff Hundley is looking to make his mark in Anaheim pro draft and if Tony is smart, he At Valley Forge High School he PETE STELLA excelled in basketball and baseball past month is new BG baseball Assistant Sports Editor wouldn't be too worrted either." G. MICHAEL GRAHAM and was hamed Plain Dealer Sub assistant coach. Tod Brown A hitter's worst fear in the world Schmitz said. "We expect Tony to SPORTS WMTEJ Hundley said the community will Country Player of the Year for his Cleveland Indians fans rejoiced is striking out. be challenging for the number one enjoy the ex-Arizona Wildcat. spot in the rotation." efforts in baseball. He received the when the team signed veteran left- "He is just outstanding." Imagine stepping into the bat- hand pitcher Chuck Finley from the Fontana has been told his award in the most special of places Hundley said. "He really knows ter's box and facing one of the top Anaheim Angels during the offsea- what he is talking about He Ins in pitchers in the Mid-American chances of being drafted are very for Indians' fans. son. Former Bowling Green base- "I got to go down to Jacobs perfectly. He has given me good Conference, maybe even the nation. good and that depending on what ball southpaw Jeff Hundley is drills and philosophies." Field, have a big dinner and got a rejoicing Finley's departure from This Falcon junior right-handed kind of season he has. he could go Since departing BG. Hundley Anaheim. pitcher stands 6 feet 3 inches and anywhere in the draft. presentation out on the field before has added a split-linger fastball to a game." Fontana said. Hundley is now a step closer to his game. He is excited to test it this can consistently hurl a fastball, his This season holds promise for the Major League level. He is cur- lie grew up in Parma. Ohio spring since it seems to be working preferred pitch, anywhere from 88- Fontana and the Falcons, who were rently with Anaheim's AA team in admiring Roger Clemens. He liked well. 91 miles per hour. ranked second in the MAC East in a the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Kernels of Hundley will depart for Mesa. You would be scared, as most of preseason poll. F-ven with the loss Clemens' aggressive playing style the Midwest League In 1999. Arizona on March 3 where all of and the way he would go after bat- Hundley had a 9-9 record with a Tony Fontana's 53 victims last sea- lof four talent- Anaheim's minor league teams led seniors to ters. Fontana also feels that he is 4.04 earned run average. train. He spent the 1998 summer in son were. * Hundley is looking at Finley's Boise, Idaho as part of Anaheim's In his third year as a Falcon, Igraduation. pretty aggressive. departure as an opportunity for "I would say I am aggressive." Lower A team—the Boise Hawks Fontana is looking to compete for Il-ontana feels advancement, since he's a south- He said he has handled the lie said. "I like going after hitters BG's number one spot in the pitch- [the Brown paw in the organization. However, game's mental part of playing every with my fastball and if that starts ing rotation. land Orange he would be surprised if he has his day but admits it is a grind. getting hit. I'll go to another pitch "If you think about it anymore "Tony is someone who I think [will be just as shot at the big leagues this year. than one game al a lime, you're will be in the majors some day." Igood as last but my main one is my fastball. 1 Falcon baseball coach Danny also like to throw a slider." going to beat yourself." Hundley sophomore physical education [year's MAC Schmitz said before that less than said. "The season is 140 games over When Fontana makes it to the one percent of those drafted actual- major T.J. Taylor said. "It will be |rour name nl six months, including spring train- pros, his dream opponent would be ly cam the chance to play at the cool to see because I've known him clumps ing. It's really not that hard. Each Manny Ramirez of the Cleveland Major League level. But those odds day is something new and exciting. since freshman year and I know "I think we do not concern Hundley. You go to a different town all the what a good athlete and nice person have a better Indians. "I'm going to work as hard as I "I would like to face (Ramirez) possibly can." Hundley said. "If it time." he is " chance this year than we have had Bui he said making the jump was ends up He also has major league scouts the last two years." he said. "We are because I think he is one of the most not tough since Schmitz runs the returning a lot of Icttcrmcn in a lot complete hitters in the majors right not happening, it's because I don't nipping at his heels. While the have the ability. I won't be afraid of baseball now," Fontana said. program in such a professional chances of Fontana going in the of positions, our pitching staff is not having the ability." manner. amateur draft at the end of the sea- strong and our hitting will probably Being a student and an athlete is During the offseason. Hundley is be belter than last year's." a challenge in itself Both can be looking for consistency with his Academic-wise. Hundley has son are high, it's hard for him to another semester left plus some Two of those graduating seniors. considered a lull time job. During release point and mechanics. He ignore the hype. wants io be able to turn his fastball internships before graduation. The "It's not easy to |ignore the draft] Jason Kclley and Chris Vaughl. rep- the season. Fontana and his team- organization will pay for the rest of mates miss some classes due to inside and continuously improve his with scouts sending you letters or resented the Falcons' number one bread and butter—the twc-seama his schooling. He still has no regrets about leaving when he did. even and two pitchers. But Fontana is games or road trips. However, their sinking away and changcup away. having meetings, but every time I though the Falcons won the MAC meet with them they all tell me the confident he and the other pitchers preparation in the fall is where it "There were games last year where my mechanics would feel championship again in 1998. same thing." he said. "They say to on the rosier will be able to fill the counts. "It was really hard leaving this "You have to work your .t-- oil real good; I would throw a complete forget about the draft and focus on job team." Hundley said. "I felt at that in the fall season so you can get game shutout. There were other the season at hand and worry about Last season. Fontana compiled a games where I couldn't lime. 4-2 record and a team low 3.30 your grades up so when the spring find the plate." Hundley said. "I it was lime to move on. But it was the draft later." really hard since this (team) is such Falcon coach Danny Schmitz earned run average. He netted two season comes around and you miss walked a few guys, got in trouble class, you'll be able to maintain and ended a feels Fontana shouldn't worry about complete 'games, one shut-out and family atmosphere. The coaching appeared in 13 games, hurling 57.1 your OPA." he said. up putting the ball down the middle the draft until after the season is of the plate. It was just a big learn- staff has been so great to me." While most of the student body over. innings. ing "I'm not really worried about the For 2000. Fontana has set even will be relaxing over spring break. experience." higher aspirations for himself. Fontana and BG will be in Fresno. One person who has been help- "My goals are to be the MAC California, for a tournament. ing him improve his mechanics the Short Story: pitcher of the year and make a big Fontana is excited to be playing Tony Fontana name lor myself in the MAC and against high caliber teams. basically throughout the whole "I just like to play the teams with Height: 6-3 JACKSON big names, like Fresno Slate," he Weight: 175 country." he said. "I think if I make a big name for myself, it will draw said. "I would like to face some of Hometown: Parma, Ohio Continued from page 9. the eventual conference champi- Record: 4-2 (1999) in BG's name loo and give it some the big boys." onship, Jackson has many memories ERA: 3.30 (leads team) props." Don't be surprised to see games. so far that have made this season Strikeouts: 53 "I just want to have a good sea- Fontana with his own trading card "Jackson did about as good of a special. "My biggest enjoyment this year son and help lead us to the regionals someday soon. He could be BG's job as could be done on Taylor." again." he said. "I would like to go Dakich said. "He |Taylor) gets 15 was seeing Stacey get a dunk in his next Orel Hershiser. pnints but he has to take 18 shots. last home game at Anderson," he back there for the third year in a said. "He is always talking about his row." He (Jacksonl didn't let him go to the foul line and [allowed him] only two high (lying action but we never see rebounds I thought Trent played the it. I loved that moment." way Trent Jackson was recruited to Jackson attributes the pleasure of playing at Anderson Arena to the play basketball at BG." loyal and loud Falcon fans. Jackson also showed his "I have to say, even though Find Falcon Sports rebounding abilities in the confer- Anderson Arena is small, our fans ence clinching win over Marshall have to be some of the best in the when he pulled down 12 rebounds. nation." he said. The 1999-2000 season will be The 1999-2000 squad will go scores every day hi talked about by BG basketball fans down as one of the finest basketball for years to come. From events such teams ever at BG. Everyone has had as the Kent win and senior forwards a part in the success and Jackson is Anthony Stacey and Dave right up there with the rest of "old The BG News Esterkamp's record breaking day. to school" players. March 2, 2000 Page 11 Our Hero Former Reds and Tigers Manager Sparky Anderson called the shots all the way to the Hall of Fame The Associated Press Cincinnati and Anderson was head- His lack of patience with pitchers CINCINNATI—One of Bob ed to the big leagues. got him a nickname: Captain Hook. Howsam's biggest decisions as the On the day of thai "Sparky He strictly followed his philosophy Cincinnati Reds general manager Who?" headline. Anderson was a lhat a starling pitcher should never was second-guessed as soon as it 35-ycar-old rookie manager with face Ihe lying run if there are men was announced. immense doubts about the $28,500 on base in the late innings. Why would he hire Sparky. job he was accepting. "1 (hink lhal's where he goi Ihe Anderson to manage an up-and- "I think the thing I'm most repulalion he had. but you can't coming Reds club in October proud of is 1 never was over- knock the success he had." Gullett 1969? whelmed by the big leagues," said. "When I introduced him the Anderson said. 'That was not my The World Series wins in 1975 next day. The Cincinnati Post had a goal when I started. If I would have and 1976 established Anderson's "Sparky Who?' headline." Howsam ended up managing my whole life reputation His refusal to go along recalled last week. "Well, they cer- in the minors, I can honestly say with GM Dick Wagner and change his coaching staff after a second- tainly learned about him." that would not have bothered me." Yes. they did. They learned (hat His first major league spring train- place finish in 1978 cost him his his real name was George. They ing camp was so tough that players job. learned that he colored his prema- dubbed it "Stalag 17." His firsl sea- His next managing job was an turely white hair. They learned that son showed he loved to improvise entirely different kind of challenge that turned out the same way. In his speech could be as convoluted — he played Hall of Fame catcher as a botched rundown play. Johnny Bench in center field one 1979. he went to Detroit to resur- They also learned right away that game. rect a struggling club. The thing I remember most of he could win. Anderson also showed a will all was ihc fail that things were so Anderson's Reds started 70-30 ingncss to adapt and an ability lo in his first season, set a franchise talk candidly with players. Thai disorganized." Anderson said. "Where I had come from, you got record with 102 wins and made it would come in handy on the Big to the World Series for the first of Red Machine fired for finishing second. his five times. "He had a lot of super stars 0V6I "I sard. 'Let me tell you guys something so you understand: By the time he was done man- Associated Press Photo there, a lo! of Hall of Famers and We're not going to act like this I aging Detroit in 1995. Anderson Sparky Anderson is one of the most successful managers in potential Hall of Famers." said cur- was known for winning. He won major legue history. He won world series' with both the Tigers renl pilchtng coach Don Gulletl. don't know how many games we're World Scries championships with and the Reds. who played for Anderson. "The going to win. but we're going to biggest key is being able to assem- act like It' I'll tell you something, the Reds in 1975-76 and another a hard time sticking in baseball. Detroit." we did." with Detroit in 1984 ble those guys and keep them all on There was nothing about his Realizing he wouldn't make il as a live years later, they were cele- He managed 2.194 victories in ihc same page and willing to go oul playing career that hinted at il. In player, he tried managing minor and play hard and win games " brating a World Scries title. Cincinnati and Detroit, ranking his own words. Anderson was a league Toronto in 1964 and had Anderson instituted a lough groom- Anderson used lo daydream aboul third behind Hall of Famers John "chronic minor league infielder" one outburst after another on the ing policy — no facial hair, no long his learns while he was managing. McGraw and Connie Mack. He who once skipped a ball off the field. hair — that remained in effect until Until Tuesday, the Hall of Fame was the only manager to hold mound while throwing to firsl base Sheldon "Chief" Bender, who career victory records for two fran- Ihc 1999 season. He had one set of was never part of ihosc musings. as a shortstop. was then Howsam's assistant in St. rules ihai applied lo superstars and chises, the only one to have 100- He didn't hit much — only 19 Louis, had major doubts when the backups alike. "Never in my wildesl did 1 ever win seasons in both leagues and the homers in 11 professional seasons Cardinals wanted to hire Anderson His mouth sometimes got him only one to win World Series in — and was on a major league ros- for one of their minor league clubs dream of the Hall of Fame." he into trouble. He unwisely boasted both leagues. ter only three limes. He didn't have in 1965. thai Ihe 1972 World Series againsl "He was a winner." Howsam much talent, but he had a temper Anderson recalls Bender telling said. "I think ihe Hall of Fame is Oakland would be an "anticlimax" said. "There are a lot of fellows and determination thai prompted a him: "If you've learned how to because Cincinnati and Pittsburgh beyond anything you can come up who can do a lot of things and they broadcaster in the Texas League to control yourself, you've got a job." were Ihe two best learns in base- never win, but he proved himself nickname him "Sparky" in 1955. He had. He did. Four years later. ball Oakland won in seven games. with." not only in Cincinnati but also The name stuck, but Anderson had Howsam and Bender were in SWIMMING crown. Toledo finished Ihe MAC with a 3-4 record, but Continued from page 5. Ihe Rockets are ready. make Firsl Team All-MAC. Coyne is on all but one of the Huskies relay teams and holds the fourth besi time "Toledo has nol been as great of a dual meet learn as of the season in the 1000 freeslyle. Diver Tony Ihey have been in the past." Julian said. "Bui their guys Marinaccio could also give NIU some points on the are loose and excited. Their guys will come in lo claim boards. ihe space Ihey have connnually claimed." Ohio: Look for Ihe Bobcats on ihe boards. Ohio The Rockets are jusl off pace behind EMU and BG diver Brian Billips has had an impressive year. The in the medley relays. Paul Souihey. a member of bolh Bobcat standout holds the lop scores of Ihc year on bolh Ihe one and three meter boards. Ihe 200 and 400 relays, is also a legitimate contender in After finishing a respectable fourth place in the ihe 50 free. Souihey is Iwo-Iemhs of a second of Ihe MAC championship lasl year. Ohio has slipped a liiile leading lime pace this season. He is also right on mark to finish at 4-8 overall and 2-6 in the MAC. Bobcat in Ihe 100 free. swimmer Vermund Vetnuss was a first-lcam All-MAC Falcon Spom Exira Phao/MIKE U-HMKIIHLF. Expecl UT to also place well in Ihe 200 IM with UT selection last year and should help Ohio gel much A women's swimmer competes In the butterfly event. The swimmers Jeff Leupold and TJ Zuzga al Ihe number hope for the best when they needed points in Ihe 50 and 100 free. swimming and diving team will three and four positions for lop limes of Ihe seasons begin the MAC championships today at Cooper Pool. Toledo: Year after year. Ihe Rockets have given a respectable effort towards the MAC championship Get your personalized Graduation Announcements at SBX within 24 hours! Big Sauings at our Indoor Tent Sale! ^ LUII tf 530 E. Ulooster St. BG • 353-7732 • Hours 9am - 5:30 pm