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The BG News Monday, October 26, 1992 Bowling Green, Ohio Volume 75, Issue 44 Bringing down the house Outside linebacker Kevin O'Brien (48) and inside linebacker Artie Mangham (5) sack Akron quarterback Marcel Weems during BG's 24-3 victory over the Zips Saturday. page two The BG News Monday, October 26. 1992 BG crashes Zips'MAC party, 24-3 by Erik Puplllo held tough though and forced when he said, 'We love to be out assistant sports editor Akron to settle for a 40-yard field there,'" linebacker Vince Palko goal attempt, which Darron Al- said. "Each time we rose to the corn converted. occasion and put out the fire. We AKRON - For the second week BG's first offensive series stal- really gelled together as a de- in a row, the bullies from Bowl- led on Akron's 35-yard line when fense and we all stuck to our as- ing Green's football team quarterback Erik White was signments." crashed another Mid-American stopped for no gain on fourth and The fourth down play was Ak- Conference opponent's home- five. ron's last hurrah because the coming festivities. This past Saturday's victim was the MAC's newest member, "They have a great defense. They're the Akron Zips who were on the short end of a 24-3 loss. The win number one in the MAC right now, or at extends BG's MAC winning least they were." streak to 13 games and raises their record to 6-2 overall, 5-0 in the MAC while the Zips drop to Mark Szlachcic, Falcon flanker on 4-3, all in MAC play. Once again, it was the Falcon Akron's defensive effort defense that shined, only giving up a first quarter field goal and The Falcons' defense returned Falcons did what they've done all then clamping down on Akron's the favor to the Zips on the very season -- capitalize on an oppo- potent option offense. next series as Akron rolled down nent's turnover. "[Our defense Is) the best kept to BG's 30-yard line before they It took BG five plays to cover secret in the MAC," head coach were stopped on a fourth and 60 yards when Falcon fullback Gary Blackney said. "We gave up two. This was the first of what LeRoy Smith switched back to some points to East Carolina and was to be three fourth down his former tailback position long Wisconsin and I think people for- stands by the Falcon squad. enough to break a 33-yard touch- got we play pretty good defense. White and company grabbed down run off left tackle to put "If you look at our defense momentum that the defense had BG up to stay 10-3. within the conference, you'd see given them and on seven plays The Falcons added another a true picture of how our kids are got to Akron's 27-yard line where touchdown 3:09 later in the third playing." place kicker Brian Leaver quarter when White connected After watching his offense knocked in a 44-yard field goal. with senior flanker Mark Szlach- sputter and struggle against The score stayed 3-3 for the cic on a 19-yard post pattern. BG's defenders all afternoon, Zip remainder of the first half as "They have a great defense," coach Gerry Faust could do noth- both teams repeatedly shot Szlachcic said. "They're number ing but agree. themselves in the foot with pen- one in the MAC right now, or at "I thought their defense was alties and poor execution. least they were. We made too really good," Faust said. "It's White opened up the second many mistakes in the first half, underrated because of the people half of play by throwing an inter- like dropping balls and holding." they have on offense. You think ception to free safety Chris Blackney pointed this out at that they're only an offensive Owens on a deep out and up play the half and the Falcons limited team; well, they're not." intended for receiver Dave Han- their problems in the second half, Coming into the contest, kins. according to Szlachcic. Blackney thought the key to With the turnover, the Falcon Szlachcic extended his receiv- stopping Akron's offense was to defense was put to the test one ing streak to 33 games and has eliminate the big plays. more time. The Zips drove the now accounted for a touchdown TuaNarmaa/TkxBCNr He received quite a surprise ball to the BG 40-yard line where in 10 of BG's last 14 games. He Akron defensive back Victor Green brings down Falcon tailback when Zip tailback Darrien Gouch Faust opted to go for it again on added to his number in the fourth George Johnson during BG's 24-3 victory Saturday. The win If broke a 36-yard run down the BG fourth and two and again, BG quarter when he hauled in a BG's 13th straight In the Mid-American Conference and raises sideline on the very First play stopped them. 10-yard corner route in the back Its record to 5-0 In the conference and 6-2 overall. from scrimmage. BG's defense "I think Bob Dudley said it best of the endzone for his second touchdown of the afternoon. "The key in the second half was having the wind and taking advantage of the wind," Black- N Opening October 31st ney said. "With all due respect, See Falcons, page four. Obsidian Sales Escape the ordinary with. Representatives Berries Restaurant Gain valuable sales experience before Come and join us for an evening of fun! Harshman Dining Complex graduating from college. Monday - Friday The Obsidian is looking for 2 motivated Spades and Euchre Tournaments 430 - 6:30 p.m. individuals to sell for this monthly Prizes: 1st $20 Finders Gift Certificate Devilishly Delightful publication. 2nd $15 Bookstore Gift Certificate Dessert Bar 3rd $10 Woodland Mall Movie Certificate $3.95 Apply in person at 214 W. Hall or call A sinful selection Tracy at 372-2440 for more information. of delectable desserts! Sign-up sheets are located in the Galley and October 26-28 You've got the vocal chords, now in Multicultural Programs and Activities 328 Union. use your voice...Peace." Dry Dock located @ The Galley/Basement of Harshman Cash, Faculty/Staff charges & Quantum 90/95+ accounts accepted page three The BG News Monday, October 26, 1992 Blue Jays win their first Series by Ben Walker Devon White was hit by a pitch ning hit in the playoffs, followed kept going by winning three of ninth-inning single that won The Associated Press with one out, Roberto Alomar with a low liner that fooled left the first four games against At- Game 3. His homer was Toron singled and Jor Carter flied out. fielder Candy Maldonado. who lanta before losing 7-2 Thursday »o's 16th of the postseason, tying That brought up Winfield, who was forced to leap at the last sec- night in Toronto. the record held by Baltimore ATLANTA -• There's a new was 16 for 53 (.302) with four ond to make the catch. The last five teams that trailed (1970) and Oakland (1989). flag flying over Canada - the home runs lifetime against Lei- Nixon, who had faced Henke 3-2 in the World Series had all Both teams figured to run World Series pennant. brandt. In the bullpen, Jeff Rear- briefly in the AL, fell behind 0-2 gone home to win the final two early, often and easily, especially The Toronto Blue Jays took don, who had given up one hit in before slapping a single to left, games and the trophy, with Min- because of who was starting baseball's championship outside 13 lifetime matchups with Win- and Blauser scored standing up nesota doing it last season. Had Cone permitted 49 runners to the United States for the first field, was ready. when Maldonado's throw home they lost this time, Tom Glavine steal this year, most in the time ever, beating the Atlanta But Reardon had allowed two hit the backstop on a fly. would have started Game 7 for majors, while Avery allowed 42, Braves 4-3 in 11 innings Saturday game-winning hits already in this Atlanta against Juan Guzman. most in the NL. night in Game 6. Scries, so the Braves stuck with ^V After surviving more ninth- Leibrandt. With the runners go- The Blue Jays were outscored inning magic from the Braves, ing on a 3-2 pi'ch, Winfield 20-17 in the Series, while the Postseason the Blue Jays won it when Dave grounded a double between third Braves outscored the Twins VVinfield's first World Series baseman Terry Pendleton and 29-24 last season. glance extra base hit scored two runs the bag to score both runs, his Toronto did it with defense.