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2 | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 SPORTS WEEKEND THE DAILY EVERGREEN ’Twas the day of Apple Cup WSU vs. Washington rivalry evokes “Night Before Christmas”-like expression
Hannah Herbig Sports Weekend
was the day of the Apple Cup, when all through the Palouse ’Tthe fans were getting ready, missing the game was no excuse. The uniforms were hung, by the closet with care, in hopes that the game soon would be there. The Cougars were arising, out of their bed, while visions of the Fiesta Bowl danced in their heads. And the fans in line, decked out in crimson and gray, bundled up tight, in the cold of the day. When out on Martin Stadium there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my seat to see what was the matter. Away from the bench I flew like a flash, grabbed my spirit sticks and began to bash. The sun glazed on the new-fallen snow, gave the luster of midday to players below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but our mighty Cougar Butch, and our players so dear. With the little helmet car, so lively and nice, I knew in a moment it must be coach Price. More rapid than Huskies, his players they came, And he whistled, and shouted and called them by name: Now Gesser, now Trufant! Now Bush, now Darling! On Basler! On Green! On Dunning and Derting! To another first down, to the end of the end zone! The UW Huskies, we will dethrone. To their every touchdown, we will reply, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So on the field, the path they flew, with the book full of plays, and Coach Price, too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard in the air, it could be heard through the Palouse, I swear. The cheering and screaming of each Cougar fan, students and alumni, and even the newsman. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, down the field the Cougars came with a bound. They were dressed all in crimson, from each head to each foot, and their uniforms were all marked and colored like soot. A football in hand as they flung Huskies off his back, and he looked for the pass from our Heisman quarterback. His eyes — how they twinkled — his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His feet were quick as he dodged to and fro, and the face of Neuheisel was as white as the snow. The end zone he saw it, it looked so near, when all of the sudden, two Huskies did appear. CATCH SOME CULTURE APPLE CUP WEEKEND!! He looked to the left and he looked to the right, and sighed in relief when teammates came in flight. And I cheered when I saw it, the Huskies they tackled, they fell to the ground, looking all dazzled. A wink in the Cougar’s eye, and a nod of his head soon let me know I had nothing to dread. He paused not a second, but went straight to his work, and as he ran to that end zone the crowd went berserk. HOLLAND/NEW LIBRARY MUSEUM OF ART/WSU And holding that ball in the air, the Huskies froze, giving a nod, up the Cougar fans they rose. And the score was final, the Apple Cup was won, and down the fans all flew to the field with the sound of the cannon. And I heard it exclaimed, as Huskies ran out of sight, Cougars fans were all yelling in the heat of the night. “Look who has won, the score is true,” “Forget them damn Huskies! Forever WAZZU!”
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THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS WEEKEND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 | 3 ROSTERS University of Washington
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1 Jafar Williams OLB Senior 6-0 230 43 Owen Biddle FS Junior 5-10 190 1 Reggie Williams WR Sophomore 6-4 220 45 Brandon Ala LB Freshman 6-4 225 3 Roc Alexander CB Junior 6-0 185 47 Anthony Kelley LB Senior 6-2 240 3 Cody Pickett QB Junior 6-4 215 49 Sean Almeida FB Sophomore 5-11 215 4 Isaiah Stanback QB Freshman 6-3 190 50 Brad Vanneman C Freshman 6-3 295 5 Sam Cunningham QB Sophomore 6-0 180 51 Brandon Leyritz OG Freshman 6-3 315 5 Zach Tuiasosopo FB Sophomore 6-2 245 51 Houdini Jackson LB Senior 6-1 245 5 Scott White LB Freshman 6-1 230 52 Jonathon Kovis OG Senior 5-10 225 6 John Gardenhire FB Freshman 6-0 215 53 Joseph Lobendahn LB Sophomore 5-10 225 6 Eddie Jackson WR Junior 6-5 220 53 Aaron Butler OG Sophomore 6-4 320 6 Nate Robinson WR Freshman 5-9 180 54 Jens Jellen OG Freshman 6-5 260 7Wilbur Hooks Jr. WR Senior 6-0 195 55 Tui Alailefaleula DT Sophomore 6-4 295 8 Jordan Slye S Freshman 6-4 195 56 Manase Hopoi DE Sophomore 6-4 255 8Kenny James RB Freshman 5-10 210 57 Mike Thompson C Junior 6-2 290 9 Shelton Sampson RB Freshman 5-11 185 59 Jerome Stevens NT/DE Junior 6-3 285 10 Charles Frederick WR Sophomore 6-0 180 60 T.J. Orthmeyer OL Sophomore 6-0 275 10 Evan Knudson PK Sophomore 6-0 180 61 Tusi Sa'au OL Freshman 6-2 290 11 Doug Clarke WR Senior 6-2 200 62 Mike Savicky DE Freshman 6-4 250 12 Taylor Barton QB Senior 6-3 195 63 Clay Walker OL Freshman 6-4 285 14 Lukas Michener P Sophomore 6-1 170 64 Robin Kezirian OL Freshman 6-3 300 15 John Anderson PK Senior 6-3 195 65 Josh Miller NT Sophomore 6-3 270 15 Casey Paus QB Freshman 6-5 215 65 Khalif Barnes OT Sophomore 6-5 300 16 Adam Seery FB Junior 6-2 215 66 Wiliam Kava OG Freshman 6-3 275 16 Jeffrey Clay PK Junior 6-0 175 67 Nick Newton OT/OG Junior 6-5 330 17 Derek McLaughlin P Sophomore 6-2 195 68 Rob Meadow OT/OG Freshman 6-6 290 18 Matt Griffith WR Sophomore 6-2 200 70 Jason Simonson OG Junior 6-4 315 18 Wendell Thompson S Freshman 5-11 210 71 Francisco Tipoti OT Junior 6-5 320 19 Eric Shyne CB Freshman 5-11 175 20 Paul Arnold WR Senior 6-1 200 72 Todd Bachert C Junior 6-4 310 20 Matt Fountaine CB Freshman 5-11 180 74 Stanley Daniels OL Freshman 6-4 320 21 Patrick Reddick WR Senior 5-10 190 75 Elliot Zajac OG Senior 6-5 310 21 Derrick Johnson CB Sophomore 6-0 185 76 Justin Booker OT Junior 6-2 290 22 Ty Eriks FB Freshman 6-2 235 77 Stephen Johnson DL Freshman 6-5 260 23 B.J. Newberry FS Sophomore 6-0 200 77 Nathan Rhodes OL Freshman 6-6 330 23 Paul Arambul FB Freshman 6-1 220 78 Dan Dicks C Sophomore 6-6 315 24 Isaak Woldeit P Sophomore 5-11 185 79 Ryan Brooks OT Sophomore 6-6 300 24 Rich Alexis RB Junior 6-0 220 80 Justin Robbins WR Sophomore 6-0 185 26 Jimmy Newell FS Sophomore 6-1 195 81 Andy Heater TE Freshman 6-3 265 27 Evan Benjamin SS Freshman 6-0 205 82 Will Conwell LB Freshman 6-5 215 28 Chris Massey CB Junior 5-11 180 82 Matt DeBord WR Senior 6-4 210 29 Domynic Shaw CB Junior 5-11 215 83 Joe Toledo TE Freshman 6-6 290 29 Braxton Cleman TB Senior 6-0 220 84 Kevin Ware TE Senior 6-3 255 30 Cole Macke FB Freshman 6-0 215 85 Dash Crutchley LB Freshman 6-5 240 31 Kim Taylor DB Freshman 6-0 180 86 Graham Lasee DE Freshman 6-5 250 32 Mike McEvoy LB Sophomore 6-1 210 86 Todd Jensen TE Freshman 6-4 225 34 Greg Carothers SS Junior 6-2 230 87 Jason Benn TE Freshman 6-4 210 35 Tim Galloway LB Sophomore 6-2 235 88 Clayton Ramsey WR Junior 6-0 185 36 Matt Lingley LB Sophomore 6-2 225 89 Ben Bandel TE Freshman 6-6 265 37 Garth Erickson P Junior 6-1 160 90 Kai Ellis LB Senior 6-4 250 38 James Sims Jr. FS Freshman 6-1 195 92 Junior Coffin DT Sophomore 6-3 280 40 Eric Roy DB Sophomore 6-0 195 93 Will Murphy DE Freshman 6-2 240 41 Ben Mahdavi LB Senior 6-2 235 95 Donny Mateaki DL Freshman 6-6 270 42 Chris Singleton TB Sophomore 6-0 195 98 Dan Milsten DL Freshman 6-5 265 42 Tyler Krambrink LB Junior 6-1 210 99 Terry Johnson DT Junior 6-4 265 Washington State University
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1 Devard Darling WR Sophomore 6-3 205 44 Mark Ahlberg TE Sophomore 6-5 255 2 Eddie Robinson TE Sophomore 6-3 240 44 Josh Shavies DL Junior 6-6 322 3 Derrick Dillon LB Senior 6-2 204 45 Marcus Trufant CB Senior 6-0 190 3 Graham Siderius K Freshman 6-2 195 46 Pat Bennett LB Sophomore 6-0 231 4 Adam Holiday PK Senior 6-3 230 47 James Nic Scott DB Sophomore 6-1 195 4 Matt Kegel QB Junior 6-5 239 47 Jesse Taylor TE Freshman 6-3 247 5 Mike Bush WR Senior 6-6 210 48 Rafael Bolton RB Freshman 5-10 184 6 Marty Martin WR Freshman 5-10 185 48 Al Genatone LB Junior 6-0 221 6 Fred Shavies DE Senior 6-2 261 49 Steve Dildine LB Freshman 6-1 201 8 Kyle Basler P Freshman 6-2 237 50 Josh Parrish OL Junior 6-6 320 8 Chris Hurd QB Freshman 6-2 219 51 Will Derting LB Freshman 6-0 235 9 Isaac Brown DE Junior 6-3 226 52 Tyler Hunt OL Senior 6-3 290 9 Josh Swogger QB Freshman 6-5 242 52 Donnie Jackson LB Junior 6-1 218 10 Drew Dunning K Junior 5-11 165 54 Kevin Sperry LB Sophomore 6-1 233 12 Ira Davis LB Junior 6-0 224 56 Tomasi Kongaika DL Senior 6-1 300 12 Dayton Dennison QB Freshman 6-5 200 57 Doc Farley LB Freshman 6-1 220 15 Karl Paymah DB Sophomore 6-0 197 58 Mawuli Davis LB Senior 5-10 226 17 D.D. Acholonu DE Junior 6-3 245 60 Leif Fuller OL Freshman 6-4 270 17 Jason Gesser QB Senior 6-1 200 60 David Lowry LB Sophomore 6-2 205 18 Curtis Nettles WR Senior 5-7 165 61 Skyler Cesarone OL Freshman 6-0 259 19 Odell Howard TE Freshman 6-3 255 62 Chris Paulson LB Freshman 5-10 212 20 Sammy Moore WR Junior 6-0 180 63 Mike Shelford OL Junior 6-2 278 21 Alex Teems DB Freshman 5-11 182 64 Steve Nelson OL Junior 6-3 286 22 Lavell Anderson RB Sophomore 5-7 179 65 Brent Evans OL Freshman 6-1 296 22 Anthony Burnett DB Senior 5-9 172 66 Nick Mihlhauser OL Freshman 6-2 268 23 Cole Sheridan CB Junior 5-11 184 67 Calvin Armstrong OL Sophomore 6-8 315 23 Jonathan Smith RB Junior 5-10 185 68 Charles Harris OL Freshman 6-7 290 24 Virgil Wiliams DB Junior 6-1 195 69 Phillip Locker III OL Senior 6-5 326 25 John Tippins RB Senior 6-1 224 71 Billy Knotts OL Junior 6-7 284 26 Jeremy Bohannon DB Sophomore 5-10 188 72 Spencer Hollison OL Freshman 6-5 272 27 Erik Coleman DB Junior 5-10 202 73 Sean O’Connor DL Freshman 6-5 281 28 Hamza Abdullah DB Sophomore 6-2 200 74 Tom Griggs OL Freshman 6-2 287 28 Kealan Smith RB Junior 6-0 205 75 Sam Lightbody OL Sophomore 6-9 310 29 Jason David CB Junior 5-8 173 76 Norvell Holmes OL Freshman 6-3 297 30 Jermaine Green RB Junior 5-11 221 77 Derrick Roche OG Senior 6-6 296 31 Robert Franklin WR Freshman 6-1 191 78 Riley Fitt-Chappell OL Freshman 6-6 288 31 Wendell Smith DB Junior 5-11 206 79 Bryan Olson DL Freshman 6-4 279 32 Flamingo Malone WR Freshman 6-3 191 80 Brett Johnson WR Junior 6-0 200 33 Wes Rainwater DB Freshman 5-11 180 81 Troy Bienemann TE Freshman 6-4 250 33 Antonio Ryan RB Senior 6-0 205 82 Adam West TE Freshman 6-6 235 34 Lionel Arnold RB Junior 6-1 205 83 Collin Henderson WR Senior 6-1 185 34 Alex Oyer K Sophomore 6-3 175 84 Jerome Riley WR Senior 6-2 185 35 Scott Lunde WR Junior 6-2 201 85 Chris Jordan R Freshman 6-0 202 35 Cameron Siskowic LB Freshman 6-1 211 87 Thomas Ostrander WR Freshman 6-1 190 36 Jevon Miller WR Freshman 5-11 189 88 Trandon Harvey WR Sophomore 5-11 182 36 Don Turner DB Freshman 5-11 166 88 Rien Long DL Junior 6-6 286 37 Eric Frampton DB Freshman 5-11 196 90 Dave Whitson TE Sophomore 6-3 220 37 Tyler Sellers DB Freshman 5-10 164 92 Joel Crawford DL Freshman 6-0 230 37 Seaula (Junior) Tupai WR Senior 5-11 186 92 Brian Winter WR Sophomore 6-2 201 38 Allen Thompson RB Sophomore 5-10 195 93 John Rasmussen WR Freshman 6-5 213 39 Wes Patterson-Aumua LB Freshman 5-11 197 94 Mkristo Bruce DE Freshman 6-5 214 40 Cody Boyd TE Freshman 6-7 231 95 Jeremey Williams DT Junior 6-4 284 40 Brian Whiteaker DE Senior 6-1 236 96 Adam Braidwood DE Freshman 6-4 242 41 Blair Hawkins RB Sophomore 5-6 163 96 McKenzie Hansell WR Junior 6-0 193 41 Aaron Joseph SS Freshman 6-2 213 97 Faafetai (Tai) Tupai DT Junior 6-5 343 42 Scott Davis LB Freshman 5-10 218 98 Bryan Boyer DE Freshman 6-3 238 43 Brian Hall LB Freshman 6-2 225 99 Steve Cook DT Sophomore 6-3 291 SPORTS WEEKEND 11/22/02 3:00 AM Page 4
4 | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 SPORTS WEEKEND THE DAILY EVERGREEN So five years ago Things were different last al shopper and about to meet Joshua, and the chunky were really cool then,” who had boys salivating. according to TV Guide. Fears said. Jay-Z popped up with the album “In time the Cougars won A doctor from overseas, Dr. Elizabeth White, stacked tennis shoes were My Lifetime” at No. 3. the Apple Cup in 1997 Corday, played by Alex Kingston, joined big, Fears said. She remembers seeing Others at the top of the charts the cast of “ER,” according to yesterday- a lot of Skecher boots with a round toe included LeAnn Rimes, pre-marriage, that laced up as well as Steve Madden Albee Dalbotten land.com. with a collection of inspirational songs, “Law & Order” won an Emmy for chunky loafers, Fears said. Chumbawumba singing one of the most Sports Weekend best drama series and “Frasier” won for Hair was shoulder length, said annoying songs ever created hat is five years? For many, best comedy. Helen Hunt, from “Mad Lauren Friesen, a senior hotel and (“Tubthumping”) as well as Mariah enough time to acquire a About You” and John Lithgow from “3rd restaurant administration major. Carey’s “Butterfly,” “Spiceworld,” the degree from WSU. Rock From the Sun” were best actors in “Definitely no straighteners at that Spice Girls’ second album, and “No Way W a comedy series. Best actors from a point in my life,” Friesen said. “I was Out” by P. Diddy, way back when he Five years ago also was the last time using a curling iron every day.” the Cougars won the Apple Cup. drama series were Dennis Franz from still went by Puffy. “NYPD Blue” and Gillian Anderson Makeup was less natural looking, “Definitely Usher, and definitely Five years ago, in 1997, many WSU Friesen remembered. The lipstick was a students still were in high school, a from “The X-Files.” Notorious B.I.G.,” Bauer said. “ ‘Mo’ lot more matte, and a lot less glossy, Money, Mo’ Problems.’ I just remember hazy period for some. she said. “I remember everything from fifth Fashion that song was at every dance.” grade, but I can’t remember anything At the top of the KZUU 90.7 top 20 “WWJD” bracelets were all over the Film list was “The Lonesome Crowded West- from high school,” said Jesse Bauer, a place at Olympia’s Timberline High senior communication major. Up” by Modest Mouse. School, said Tiffany Swanson, a senior 1997 was the year of “Titanic,” with So here is a guide for those of you communication major. girls lining up to see it in the theater as who draw a blank when you think many as 13 times. “Titanic” swept away WSU events “1997” — those of you who have no idea She remembers cargo pants coming out — jeans and khakis with big pock- with the Academy Award for Best Flipping through old Evergreens what you were up to last time the Picture. Other films tugged at our Cougars won the Apple Cup. ets and drawstrings. from Apple Cup week 1997, a journal- “That was the start of wearing heartstrings, like “Good Will Hunting.” ism professor accused the Pullman Robin Williams won an Oscar for his TV capris, but they were the ones that police department of violating the went just below the knee, and they supporting role in that film, a movie state’s public record law after they that had teens in love with the Matt were skin tight, like Cameron Diaz refused to release information to his “Beverly Hills, 90210” was in season Damon and Ben Affleck best-friend duo. wore in ‘There’s Something About Journalism 305 students. eight. The gang had graduated from “L.A. Confidential” supporting actress college and David, that emotional Mary,’ ” said Lindsey Fears, a senior Kim Basinger won an Oscar for her role A WSU fraternity member died of rollercoaster, was having financial trou- hotel and restaurant administration in the murder mystery set in old meningitis. bles. Sparks were flying between Donna major. Hollywood. Jack Nicholson and Helen An honors literature professor was and Noah, and Kelly Taylor met a doc- For guys, it was white polo hats Hunt took home best actor and actress replaced after racial situations arose in tor named Gary. She and Brandon, the with the navy polo symbol at statues for their work in “As Good as it her class. only remaining Walsh, had a falling out Redmond’s Eastlake High School, Gets,” where they played a rather Our crowning glory, the Rec Center, over Dylan’s half sister Erica, who was Fears said. Abercrombie & Fitch jeans unlikely romantic couple. still was in the planning stages. out on the streets. with dark brown Timberland shoes and Five years was a long time ago. While “Friends” was in season four and Fossil watches also were popular, she Music “Friends” and “ER” are still on the air Ross had only been married once. said. and last year we had an outbreak of Monica and Chandler were far from a “That’s when everyone discovered Top album the week of Apple Cup in meningitis, some things from 1997 now torrid affair. In fact, Chandler had just Abercrombie,” Swanson said. “That’s 1997 was “Harlem World,” by Mase. are desperately uncool, which is not to messed around with Joey’s girlfriend when we all started shopping there.” No. 2: Shania Twain, a country say there still are some of us who listen Kathy. Rachel was working as a person- Shoe-wise for women, “The wedge singer with perfect abs and flowing hair to our tattered Spice Girls albums. 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THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS WEEKEND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 | 5 DEFENSIVEGUIDANCE WSU cornerback Marcus Trufant provides a calm presence in big-game hype
Rich Galluccio Sports Weekend alk around the WSU locker room prior to the Apple Cup W and you’ll witness most play- ers in a zone. They know it isn’t just any game, it’s for all the marbles. A national champi- onship could be on the line, and one of the biggest rivalries in college football will be minutes away. Some players will be caught up in the hype, but not Trufant senior cornerback Marcus Trufant. He’ll remain like his usual self — relaxed but confident. He’ll sit at his locker listening to nerve-calming music before he steps into Martin Stadium for the last time. “Some players like to listen to rap or hard rock,” Trufant said. “I’ll listen to slow jams to get me prepared for the game.” Staff Photo/Daily Evergreen Trufant knows his team is ranked WSU cornerback Marcus Trufant, center, returns a punt during WSU’s 30-27 overtime win against USC on Oct. 5 third in the nation, and that he has never defeated the Huskies in his four best career games in the Apple Cup last “This game is real big to me,” the defense came out and made a state- seasons, but he thrives on challenges. year. Trufant said. “ It’s another Apple Cup ment. It was the defense that kept the Trufant, one of the teams’ co-captains These numbers are meaningless to and there is so much on the line. I want Cougars in the game, allowing just 252 and leader of the defense is aware of Trufant. this game bad.” yards — 313 fewer than the previous Washington quarterback Cody Pickett’s As far as Trufant’s concerned, he Oregon running back Onterrio year. overwhelming numbers in just two sea- has a chance to redeem himself against Smith ran for 285 yards over the WSU Maybe it’s Trufant who has helped sons. He also knows Huskies’ wide Washington, just as he did two weeks defense last season. In the Cougars’ last receiver Reggie Williams had one of his ago against Oregon. game, however, Trufant and the rest of See GUIDANCE, Page 13 61 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 SPORTS WEEKEND THE DAILY EVERGREEN •lercln•
Rien Long's position that," said the 6-foot-6, 287- pound Cougar. coach pays up Long's achievements have for unwise gamble not gone unnoticed. He was an All-Pac-l0 second team pick Mike Kreiger last season with 10 tackles for loss and three sacks. He Sports Weekend capped offhis sophomore cam- SU defensive tackle paign with seven tackles in .Rien Long had four WSUs victory over Purdue in W sacks in his first two the Sun Bowl. years as a Cougar, so when his These days, Long, a 1999 position coach Mike Walker bet graduate from Anacortes Long he would not get 10 sacks High School, is focused on this season, it seemed like a beating the Huskies for the safe wager. first time in his career. He But Long has 12 sacks this said the Cougars are trying to season, already good for fifth keep the previous Apple Cup on the WSU single-season losses out of their mind, and record list, and now Coach nothing could do that better Walker has a new earring for than a victory over the losing his end of the bet. Huskies. "It's always a goal for this ''Yeah, he got an earring in team to beat the Huskies," the left ear," Long said with a Long said. "Some people grin. "Just one more sack and around here don't care what he'll have a new tattoo." happens the rest of the season, A tattoo. No, that is not a as long as we beat the Huskies, Ryan Winters/Daily Evergreen misprint. The 44-year-old everything is cool." WSU defensive lineman Rien long is tied for second in the Pac-10 with 12 sacks. One more sack will lead Walker told his junior defen- Long knows this game is for to a tattoo for WSU defensive line coach Mike Walker. sive tackle that 13 sacks this all the bragging rights across season would lead the coach to the state, but a victory also a tattoo parlor. Long laughs could clinch a Rose Bowl bid Long's younger brother, "Steve Emtman is a guy I would liken when he thinks about what for the Cougars. Devan, is a defensive end for kind of tattoo Walker might "Washington versus WSU the Oregon Ducks. The week him to. They both require special get, but it probably won't be will show who's the best in the leading up to the game was full attention." .flowers or rainbows. state," Long said. "I'm hyped of friendly competition between 'We talked about it, and he up for it, and earning a trip to the brothers. Now, after beat- Mike Bel/otti might get the initials of his Pasadena against them would ing the Ducks, Long is rooting Oregon football coach family or something cool like be great." for his brother to win some games. "1 was proud to watch him cial attention." ASU's Koetter after Long had play," Long said. ''We came out A college defensive lineman three sacks against his Sun on top this year, so I wished . being compared to Emtman is Devils. The WSU coaching staff him better luck next year." like an.NBA rookie being com- loves Long's aggressiveness. ''He's my little brother no pared to Michael Jordan. "He is able to turn it on on .matter what, even though he is Emtman, a former Washington All-American the field," said defensive line a Duck," Long added. . from the 1991 national cham- coach Rob Akey. ''You can tell Opposing coaches have pionship team, was picked No. when you look in this eyes." nothing but praise for Long, BiSClAits, & GraVid 1 overall in the 1992 NFL The best news for the who might be the best defen- draft after finishing fourth in Cougars is that Long, unlike $4.95 aVld Egg sive lineman in the Pac-10. the Heisman voting. Emtman, is planning to stay "If Rien beats you inside, Those are some big shoes to in college for his senior sea- he's right in the quarterback's fill, but Arizona State coach son. If he does, Long says A 1I-lJ1-C a Vl-Eat. face," said Oregon coach Mike Dirk Koetter thinks Long is Walker's right ear might be in Bellotti. "He's good on the doing a pretty good job. trouble. Brea~fast BlAffet· wraparound moves, so it's not 'We didn't go into the game "If I get another 10 sacks 95 just pure strength. Steve thinking we were going to dou- next year, coach will have to $8. Emtman is a guy I would liken ble-team Long, but he certainly get an earring in the other ear, him to. They both require spe- made us pay for that," said too," he said.
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THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS WEEKEND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 | 7 Back on his feet WSU receiver returns third string to second string so “So really, this (WSU) was quickly.” my only option,” he said. “Not from broken vertebra Although it appears he did only that, but we had such a in lower back just that. good recruiting class.” At the Sept. 14 Ohio State One that included corner- Stephanie Keagle game, Lunde stepped into the back Marcus Trufant and limelight and showcased his defensive lineman Rien Long. Sports Weekend skill, catching eight passes for This year, as the team came t’s redemption time for 64 yards. together, the season looked Scott Lunde. “The Ohio State game was hopeful for Lunde — that is, After years of struggling my big break,” said the until Sept. 28 when Lunde I Vancouver, Wash., native. “I took a hit that broke a vertebra his way through the Cougar football program, the wide really got to contribute some- in his lower back. receiver finally hit gold — it thing to the team.” The hit noticeably was ques- was short lived. Lunde’s performance this tionable. A back injury at the season, particularly in “They said it was from a University of Arizona game in Columbus, Ohio, where he helmet,” Lunde said. “But I late September changed it all. helped pick up the slack left by saw the tapes and it was a But that’s not where the Jerome Riley’s hamstring knee.” story of this underdog begins injury, earned him a scholar- But the injury is not stop- — or ends. ship. ping Lunde. His newfound pos- Lunde walked on to the Offensive Coordinator Mike itive energy and enthusiasm is team in 1999 for his redshirt Levenseller said Lunde won showing through. season and saw limited action his scholarship by showing he “That’s just too bad (about on the field the following is an all-around good player. the injury), but I’m not going to year. “He played more consistent- let it get me down,” he said. It wasn’t until last season ly,” Levenseller said. “He “The best thing I can do is stay that Lunde really got some understood the system and positive.” playing time, participating in made some good plays.” Fellow wide receiver Mike Bush is hopeful, as well. 12 games, but still receiving This is not the first time only one pass. The bad luck “Having him and Collin Lunde has been offered a (Henderson) down, it’s bad, but continued when Lunde later scholarship. flunked out of school. we know they’ll be back for the He originally signed with bowl game,” Bush said. However, his determination Oregon State in 1999. A coach- Levenseller had a similar Mark Han/Daily Evergreen prevailed, and after improving ing change brought in current opinion. his grades at Spokane head coach Dennis Erickson, WSU wide receiver Scott Lunde catches a football during a scrimmage “He’s a good kid,” he said. after the football practice Wednesday afternoon. Community College, the junior who pulled his scholarship. “He bounces back from things once again walked on to the “It was big shock,” said real well.” team this season. Lunde, who was forced to Lunde also said he plans on As far as next season goes, great games to be played this With a new focus, Lunde rethink his entire college plan. getting back in the game as Lunde had little to say, year, and our team has just looked like a completely differ- “I wasn’t going to go over to soon as possible. remaining focused solely on scratched the surface of what ent player on the field. Seattle just because I’m not a “They say four to six weeks, this season. we’re capable of. When every- “The first game of the sea- big UW fan,” he said. but that is too long for me,” “I’ve paved the way for next body plays good, we’re going to son I was just working in there Lunde said he considered Lunde said. “I’ll be back in season, but I feel like I really be tough to beat.” because it does take time,” he other schools but was not three. I gotta be there for that want to do something this sea- Lunde is probable for said. “You can’t just jump from impressed. Apple Cup.” son,” he said. “We’ve still got today’s game and will suit up. WSU fans hold rallies nationwide
Cougar supporters event in Dallas, 49 Cougar fans and 35 Husky fans showed up, get together as team and Berger said she is sure eyes national title there will be more in atten- dance this year. Megan Patrick “We had almost 90 people at Daily Evergreen staff the sports bar last year and it was amazing,” Berger said. “We Cougar spirit runs deep. Oh are just doing so well this sea- so deep. son that I’m sure we will have As Apple Cup rolls around at least 100 people, Cougs and every year, Cougar pride is Huskies alike.” brought to a blaring head. Though she said she thinks Not only is Apple Cup the fewer Husky fans will show up pinnacle of fan rivalry in to the event because of a less Washington state this year, the tightly woven alumni associa- Cougars have a possible nation- tion, Berger anticipates they al title, or at least a bowl game will cheer the Cougars on to vic- spot, riding on the game. tory. With Cougar spirit at its “If you haven’t noticed, they peak, Apple Cup viewing cele- aren’t having a very good sea- brations are popping up all son, so we’ll have people from across the country — literally, all over the Northwest support- across the country. ing us,” she said. From the San Francisco Bay To pump up the spirit, Area and Dallas, to New York Berger plans to decorate the and Washington, D.C., Cougars sports bar with crimson, gray, far from the Palouse can come purple and gold balloons and together and bond over the one give out red roses, as she hopes thing they have in common — a Cougar win over the Huskies their love for WSU. will seal a trip to the Rose Bowl. “It’s like going home,” said Robin Lana, alumni director Nancy Berger, coordinator for for Arizona and southern the rally in the Dallas and Fort Nevada, is another self- Worth, Texas, area. described “emphatic Cougar” She is a 1969 WSU gradu- who has bowl hopes. ate. She also hopes at least 100 “When you’re this far from people attend her Apple Cup Pullman, you’ll do anything to rally in Phoenix, Ariz. Ten to 20 be with Cougs.” At last year’s Apple Cup See RALLIES, Page 8 8 I SATURDAy, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 SPORTS WEEKEND THE DAILY EVERGREEN
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people have. been sending UWejust wanted to get people together RSVPs each week, she said. During the game, the sports having a great time - and we'll watch bar will be decorated with a little football, too." Cougar colors and fans will sing the fight song when the Jerry Massey Cougars score, she said. event coordinator and campus facility operations manager As for Husky fans? "They are completely wel- THE lES SCHWAB come, of course, and, I guess the game," said Jerry Massey, 500 football fans for Saturday'S QUICK fiT'" it's inevitable that some will event coordinator and campus game, though he doesn't imag- DIAMIND CHAINS show up," she said. "But I'm facility operations manager. ine that many Husky fans will IlIEY TAKlTHf WIIRI just not sure they would want The game will be projected show. ANB I"BTBATlIlN to come. It is more fun if you on two 10-foot screens. as well 'We just wanted to get peo- BIITllf IJIlNIJ TIRE have people from the opposing as shown on several 38-inch ple together having a great time CIIAINIl- 1Hff SO BII team." ANB BfIIlB/eK1f monitors in the atrium of the - and well watch a little foot- ANB IJ1 1I&1I11B A little closer to home, the West Building on the WSU-Tri- ball, too," Massey said. PIIBVIBIIKCllllllr WSU Tri-Cities campus has a Cities campus. For a complete list of Apple TRACTIONDUIIINS gala planned, too. Food and drink will be pro- Cup gatherings across tht-- 1I11III11WlNlE. OIlV- INS Clilltll1lINS. 'We thought since Apple Cup vided by the ASWSU, and fans country, visit the alumni associ- . tickets went so fast, we would also have been asked to bring a ation's calendar of events at invite the entire public out to dish of food to share. http://alumni.wsu.edulevents. the (Richland) campus to enjoy Massey is expecting about asp. SPORTS WEEKEND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23. 2002 9 THE DAILY EVERGREEN I
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WSU defeated Arizona State ferent feeling to it," Price said. Saturday, Pickett was the new passes. Trufant, like every other 44-22 on Nov. 2 and Oregon 32- ''What's riding on it doesn't Pac-l0 single-season passing "Cody Pickett is a fabulous senior on this team, is on the 21 on Nov. 9 - both were ABC have much effect on the leader. He threw for 316 yards player," Price said. ''He's been verge of leaving WSU without broadcasts. game." and four touchdowns against good all year, from week one a career win against its great- A victory Saturday would the Ducks, giving him 3,818 until now." It's all about the acquired est rival. ensure at least a trip to the passing yards on the season. So have the Cougars. disdain for one another - it's "Our senior class has got to Rose Bowl, just like the The yards mark passed former They're playing with a consis- what fuels the rivalry. be hungry," Price said. "O_ur Cougars' 1997 Apple Cup win . WSU quarterback Ryan Leaf, tency that's never before been class has never won and theirs did. But more important than "I don't own anything purple, who threw for 3,637 yards in sighted in Pullman. WSU is has never lost." coming off two national spot- the national repercussions of nor will I ever," Price said. ''The The Huskies are once again 1997. Pickett also has thrown light victories, something that's the game are the local ones. only thing I like purple is my faced with the role of spoiler this for 25 touchdown passes, while unheard of for the Cougars. "Every Apple Cup h~s a dif- Gatorade." , season, but their road to this completing 60.9 percent of his game has been different than any in recent memory. Washington (6-5,3-4) seemed to be on the cusp of a rare losing "What's season just a few weeks ago. riding on The Huskies' it doesn't inability to win have games made them the butt much ofjokes, kind of effect like the on the Cougars. But two consecutive game." victories put a glimmer of Mike Price hope back into WSU football the Huskies' coach season. Washington ~ defeated Oregon State 41-29 on Nov. 9 and went on to blast Oregon 42-14 on Nov. 16. Just about the only thing that's been familiar for the Huskies this year is the steady production of their superstars. Williams is putting up another quality year. The sophomore has 77 receptions for 1,221 yards and 11 touc~down ~ receptions. And Washmgton ~""'- quarterback Cody Pickett is quietly rewriting the Pac-l0 record books. Following the Huskies' 42- 14 victory over Oregon SPORTS WEEKEND 11/22/02 3:34 AM Page 10
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See. Think. Differently. File/Daily Evergreen Study Abroad WSU quarterback Jason Gesser gets pulled down by the University of Washington defense during last year’s 26-14 Apple Cup loss in Seattle.
34 Columnist leaves UW jokes out of his picks Japan America ’ve decided I’m going to let But admid my happy-go- Stanford at California (-11) up on some of the Pac-10 lucky conceit, a funny thing happened ... the Huskies and Only one thing could be I football teams. I may come worse than losing to Arizona — Wildcats upset their oppo- off as a guy without a con- losing to Arizona and Stanford science, but that’s just a facade. nents, and I was deemed, well in consecutive weeks. It’s all For more information contact Education Abroad I’m strictly commercial. I mean, ... wrong. about saving face ... California, you can’t have a column without Tactfully speaking, my 30-17. an edge. Who wants to read a record was garbage last week. 108 Bryan Hall, 335-4508 sugar-coated And with the season wind- article prais- ing down, my legacy sustained Oregon at Oregon State (-4.5) http://www.ip.wsu.edu/ ing every a sizeable dent. It’s amazing how fast a team for But let us all remember, team can lose credibility. their effort even Michael Jordan got Losing to the Huskies will do World Class. Face to Face. each week? ripped from behind in the that to you (sorry, couldn’t In reality, clutch. The important thing is resist) ... OSU, 35-28. I go home that he came back next season and repent and put it down, so ... keep UW at No. 3 WSU (-8.5) every time I watching. defame the It’s all about the Apple Cup Everything that deals with character of this week. roses isn’t necessarily rosy. Get the Huskies Jahmal First it was Duck redemp- your Pepcid AC handy, this football team tion, now it’s the Huskies (told could be a gut-wrenching expe- (you know, Corner rience ... WSU, 38-31. Pac-10 picks you I’ve changed). Believe it or female not there actually are three dawgs etc ... other Pac-10 games going on Last week ), or sling mud on the Arizona this weekend, and we’ll take a Straight up: 2-2 Wildcats or Stanford Cardinal. look at those, too. Let’s go: I had my punch lines all Against the spread: 0-4 planned out this week, too. I No. 7 USC (-5.5) at No. 24 UCLA got a new shipment of dawg Overall jokes I was prepared to Thank goodness for an early Straight up: 19-8 unleash, and I was ready to WSU matchup against USC. Against the spread: 13-14 poke all kinds of fun at the The Trojans have hit their JAHMAL CORNER IS A JUNIOR COMMUNICATION MAJOR. HE CAN Wildcats’ domestic problems stride and there’s nothing the BE CONTACTED BY PHONE AT 335-1140 OR BY E-MAIL AT (the coach yelled at me, let’s Bruins can do about it ... USC, S[[email protected]. THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS COLUMN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF OF run tell the boss!). 35-17. THE DAILY EVERGREEN OR THOSE OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. Canadian Baseball League ready to get started in 2003 The Associated Press “It’s really solid for 2003. series and a best-of-seven “Most of the leases are OK’d league final called the Jenkins TORONTO — Canadian and we have overwhelming Cup. Baseball League officials say support from the mayors in the All games will be played they’ll be ready to play ball next cities.” Thursday through Sunday to May. The league’s East Division make it easier for parents to The fledgling league will feature the Montreal take children to games. CBL announced plans Wednesday Royales, the London Monarchs, chairman Tony Riviera esti- for a 2003 season with eight Trois-Rivieres Saints and mates the total cost for a family teams, including one in Niagara Stars. of four with concessions and Victoria, British Columbia. The Joining the Victoria Capitals parking to be about $60 a game. league originally had tried to in the West Division will be the The teams will have 25-man get things going this year, but Kelowna Heat, Calgary Outlaws rosters and a monthly salary the effort faltered. and Saskatoon Legends. cap of $60,000 Canadian. www.dailyevergreen.com “There are always pitfalls in Each team will play a 73- Officials said they’ll be able to the first year,” said Hall of Fame game regular season from May attract over-the-hill major-lea- pitcher Ferguson Jenkins, who to the end of September, fol- guers and minor-leaguers with is the league’s commissioner. lowed by two five-game division better-than-average salaries. THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS WEEKEND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 Ill. 'Tis the Season ...
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He is fourth on the whole nation is watching each team in tackles with 54, has week, waiting for the Cougars had three interceptions and to screw up, because they’ve broken up nine passes. These done it so many times before. statistics aren’t exactly over- Not so fast. Everyone knows whelming, but Trufant’s place this team is different than past on this team is worth more Cougar teams, including the than numbers. players, which could be dan- Trufant is the leader of the gerous when you’re 18 to 22 WSU secondary, which is years old. Not many people go feared by most quarterbacks. through such experiences at This puts a damper on oppos- this time in their lives — it ing teams’ passing game. The gets to your head. Cougars also lead the Pac-10 in Sure the team is aware of sacks, which makes this the postion it’s in, but some- defense even more dangerous body has to be around to keep — Trufant’s leadership is a things in perspective. huge part of it. That man is Trufant. He’s “He’s tremendous,” WSU that ideal American icon that secondary coach Christopher everybody thrives to be, a per- Ball said as he cracked a sistent worker whose efforts soothing smile. “He’s the best paid off. Trufant has earned player I’ve ever been around, himself the role as the “man” of more so leadership wise. Not the defense. only does he lead by example “He’s been a great leader on but he’s more of a social the field,” junior defensive back leader.” Erik Coleman said. “He prac- Trufant is not only an excel- tices hard every day and brings lent football player — he’s the a lot of intensity to each game. guy everybody loves. Modest Whenever there is a challenge, yet confident, the guy will talk he is quick to step up to it.” to anybody who approaches Before the season started, him. He doesn’t carry that typi- everybody referred to Trufant cal egotisitcal star-athlete as the silent leader — not so image. much anymore. “Trufant’s a great, great per- Now he’s shouting on and son,” Ball said. “If my son off the field to pump up his turns out like Trufant, I’ve teammates. Trufant was nomi- done a great job raising him. nated as a captain for a reason, He’s very coachable, fun to be and just like so many previous around and he has a great times in his life, he’s risen to sense of humor.” the challenge. For the first time, the The rest of the secondary Cougars are going for a watches to see how Trufant national championship — reacts in each game and they something unprecedented. also are in awe of his level of Week after week they have play. risen to the challenge, but two And they have reason to, huge obstacles stand in front because he has started since of them — cross-state rival his freshman season and wins Washington and UCLA. a majority of his matchups Somebody needs to keep this against most receivers he team in line. The defense will faces. He may be the most be a major component in this valuable player on this team. process, and the man whoruns File/Daily Evergreen He runs the 40-yard dash in it lives for these opportunities. Marcus Trufant, right, hits UCLA’s Tab Perry, left, during WSU’s 20-14 win on Nov.3, 2001. Holmgren: Final six weeks will be for evaluations The Associated Press a closing stretch against several Nobody has given up. The coaching staff has “It’s not the curse, it’s not the top teams. “I haven’t seen it,” Holmgren worked to ensure that young moon and it’s not these things KIRKLAND — A month Holmgren likes the spirit his said. “I guess I would recognize players understand what that are bandied about,” he ago, it was merely a frustrating young squad has shown, saying it more in how we practice and broke down when the said. “If you’re honest, it comes season for the Seattle he thinks they’ll compete in how we bounce back after a Seahawks have lost. Holmgren down to simple things: not Seahawks. every game, even against divi- game. It’s been my experience was concerned some players understanding blocking, tack- The challenge now is to keep sion leaders like San Francisco, that players bounce back pretty might look elsewhere to assign ling, catching and playing things from becoming tedious, Philadelphia and San Diego. good.” blame. smart.” and coach Mike Holmgren does- n’t see that becoming a prob- lem. “We’ve had to play so many of the young guys, but this group doesn’t seem to be hitting the wall like I’ve seen in the past,” Holmgren said Wednesday. “They’re into it. They don’t know how many games they’ve played yet. “I’m not going to remind them,” he added. At 3-7, mired at the bottom of the NFC West, the Seahawks aren’t exactly threatening to break into the playoffs. And after Sunday’s game against Kansas City (5-5), Seattle faces SPORTS WEEKEND 11/22/02 3:50 AM Page 14 14 | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 SPORTS WEEEKEND THE DAILY EVERGREEN Seahawks try to rebound against Chiefs The Associated Press becoming the first Kansas City running backs,” Terry said. “He gets a lot of yards Floyd Wedderburn said. “We’ll just have back to post consecutive 1,000-yard sea- with draws. He’s a power runner and a to go out and correct the things that SEATTLE — Priest Holmes is finding sons. The milestone came in the 10th speed guy, so our guys have to make sure went wrong and make sure they don’t his stride again, just in time to face the game, the earliest a Chiefs back reached we’re in the proper places.” happen again. We just need to keep NFL’s worst rushing defense. it. If only the Chiefs could keep up with working at it.” Holmes, last season’s NFL rushing All this, too, after Holmes won last their standout back. Kansas City’s five Holmgren, meanwhile, has reminded leader, could run wild Sunday when year’s NFL rushing title with 1,555 losses have come by a combined 18 his defense not to concentrate solely on the Kansas City Chiefs (5-5) visit the yards. Not bad for a 5-foot-8 back who points. Holmes. Trent Green has completed 62 Seattle Seahawks (3-7), who have went undrafted in 1997. “People catch up with what you’re percent of his passes for 2,254 yards spent a month ranked dead last in the “The road I had to take has allowed doing, and people have ball-controlled us with 16 touchdowns and 10 intercep- league. me to work on my patience,” Holmes and kept our offense off the field,” Chiefs tions. This week, the Seahawks are allow- said. coach Dick Vermeil said. “They don’t just run the ball,” ing 170.1 yards rushing a game. You could say the same thing about The Seahawks aren’t much of a Holmgren said. “They have a good pass- “They’re a zone team and it’s going to Seattle coach Mike Holmgren this sea- threat to control time of possession, if ing attack. You can focus in on Priest be hard to find lanes,” said Holmes, son. last week is a good indicator. The Holmes, but you have to be careful. averaging 101.2 yards a game and 4.4 Injuries have forced the Seahawks to Broncos had the ball for three more min- They’re good enough to beat you passing per carry. “At the same time, with the move young special teams players into utes, outgaining Seattle 401-204 in total the ball, too.” offensive linemen I have, I believe we’ll the starting lineup, especially at line- yards. The Seahawks have been inconsis- get a handle on that.” backer. Tim Terry, a starter in last week- Granted, Denver has a strong defen- tent offensively, failing to reach the end Unless the Seahawks prove other- end’s 31-9 loss to Denver, sees a big test sive front, but Seattle generated only 51 zone in their last two home games. wise, it’s hard to argue. coming against Holmes. yards rushing. Shaun Alexander had 18 Sandwiched between a 14-3 loss to Holmes ran for 104 yards in last “We’ve got to get upfield and play yards on 11 carries. Washington and last week’s Denver weekend’s 17-16 win over Buffalo, aggressive on their line to stop the cut- “We didn’t show up last week,” guard game was a 27-6 win at Arizona. Boxer suspended nine months, fined $100,000 for steroid use The Associated Press “I live and die in that ring. I this year began testing for don’t want people to ever feel I steroids. LAS VEGAS — Fernando needed something like this,” The urine test revealed the Vargas wanted everyone to Vargas said. steroid stanozolol, the same know he didn’t know he was Commissioners appeared to drug that cost sprinter Ben taking steroids. Nevada boxing believe the steroid use was Johnson his gold medal and officials wanted Vargas to know inadvertent, but still voted 4-1 world record in the 100 meters that was no excuse. to penalize Vargas and send a in the 1988 Olympics. Both sides got their points message that steroids won’t be “I obviously knew I was going across during a hearing before tolerated. It was believed to be to be tested for steroids,” Vargas the Nevada Athletic the first time a boxer has been said. “I went out of my way after Commission that ended with suspended for steroid use, the hospital to look for a clinic.” Vargas being suspended from although Francois Botha was Though Vargas and his fighting until June 15 and fined stripped of his IBF heavy- attorney, Pat English, never $100,000. weight title in 1995 for testing came out and blamed the camp Vargas got a chance to make positive in Germany. nutritionist for giving him his case that he would never “I’m a man. I take full steroids, they made it clear the knowingly use steroids. He also responsibility,” Vargas said. nutritionist had been fired and got a harsher penalty than he “The only thing is the layoff is that any future employees expected Wednesday when the definitely going to be hard.” would have their backgrounds Nevada Athletic commission Vargas said he had hired a scrutinized much more. suspended him for nine months nutritionist in the weeks before “I don’t place blame on any- retroactive to his Sept. 14 fight the fight to help him lose one except myself,” Vargas said. with Oscar De La Hoya. weight and make the 154- “At the end of the day I’m the The suspension means pound limit, and took a number captain of my ship.” Vargas cannot fight until June of nutritional supplements and Vargas, who appeared well 15 and will miss a proposed vitamins given to him without over the 154-pound weight April comeback fight that was questioning them. class where he won two world to be shown on network TV. He said he had never felt or championships, appeared in a “We like Mr. Vargas, but we looked so good before a fight, suit and tie and brought his feel like this is the right thing to but had attributed it to the fact fiance and two young sons to do,” commission chairman he had trained hard and main- the hearing in a cramped con- Luther Mack said. tained good nutritional habits. ference room. Vargas spent two hours Vargas said he went to three Mike Tyson also showed up before the commission telling different clinics to give a urine to watch the proceedings and them he would take responsibil- sample after being taken to the offer moral support to his friend ity for the positive test, but that hospital after the fight, and was and fellow fighter. he never knowingly used shocked when he got a phone “It was an innocent mistake. steroids while preparing to call while vacationing in He’s just naive,” Tyson said meet De La Hoya for the 154- Hawaii two weeks later that he afterward. “Hopefully he’ll grow pound titles. had tested positive. Nevada just from this.” Man convicted of hitting Wells The Associated Press was accused of waving at Wells enough,” and the 5-foot-7, 150- after knocking the pitcher to pound bartender landed a NEW YORK — A man was the ground on Sept. 7. sucker punch to his jaw. Wells convicted of assault Thursday The trial began with insisted he never touched for punching Yankees pitcher Mazurek telling the jury that Graziosa. David Wells and knocking out Wells was “stinking drunk” on The pitcher lost two teeth, two of his teeth during an early the morning of the fracas inside then cracked his head on a morning fight in a diner. an Upper East Side diner in table when he crumpled to the Rocco Graziosa was acquit- Manhattan. floor. Wells was bleeding from Wanna work for ted of two other charges after a It was the 6-foot-4, 245- the forehead and mouth, and he weeklong trial in Manhattan pound Wells, according to required seven hours of dental Criminal Court. The jury delib- Mazurek and friends of work the next day. erated less than three hours. Graziosa, who grabbed the The jury, during Wells’ time The Daily Evergreen The 27-year-old Graziosa smaller man. Graziosa struck on the stand, also heard a 911 faces up to a year in jail when Wells in self-defense, the call made by the pitcher. Wells he is sentenced Jan. 15. He will lawyer contended. repeatedly cursed the operator in the spring? remain free on $1,500 bail and But Wells testified that after telling him, “I just got was ordered to stay away from Graziosa repeatedly cursed offended.” Wells. him, mocked his weight and Wells, whose speech was The Yankees’ star was not in made nasty comments about unintelligible at times on the court Thursday, and Graziosa his late mother. When the tape, testified he downed three showed no emotion when the pitcher ordered an egg-white shots of tequila during a night verdict was read. He and omelet and waffles, Graziosa on the town after pitching a Contact Rob Keenan defense attorney Harry allegedly asked, “Why don’t you complete game victory a few Mazurek had no comment. order a ... cheeseburger?” hours earlier. Graziosa was acquitted of The 39-year-old Wells said Graziosa’s attorney also at 335-2290 harassment and possession of a he approached Graziosa’s acknowledged his client was weapon — a butter knife he table to say “enough is drinking before the fight. SPORTS WEEKEND 11/22/02 3:51 AM Page 15 THE DAILY EVERGREEN SPORTS WEEKEND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2002 | 15 applecup2002 MLB spreading the love overseas The Associated Press and are operated by the com- For now, though, “Les missioner’s office. Expos” will also be “Los A list of 10 of the IRVING, Texas — San Washington, D.C.; Expos,” playing more than Juan and Tokyo are becoming Portland, Ore.; and Charlotte, one-quarter of their home regular stops for Major League N.C., are among the possible schedule on the road and the Baseball. bidders. No team has moved remaining 59 at Olympic best Apple Cups The Montreal Expos will since the expansion Stadium in Montreal. While play 22 of their 81 home games Washington Senators became no specifics were announced, in Puerto Rico under a plan the Texas Rangers after the the intended schedule was The Associated Press TDs, while Drew Bledsoe announced Wednesday, and 1971 season. revealed by several baseball passed for 260 yards and two the 2003 season will open in “They need to be in a differ- officials spoke who on the con- A list of 10 of the most mem- TDs, and the Cougars won 42- Japan with a two-game series ent market,” Rangers owner dition of anonymity. orable Apple Cups: 23. “That’s still my most between Seattle and Oakland. Tom Hicks said of the Expos. Subject to negotiations with 1. 1982: The Cougars were 2- favorite game I’ve played in,” Seeking to increase revenue “At the right time, they need to the players’ association, the 7-1, while Washington was 9-1, Bledsoe said recently. from the Expos, who are among be relocated.” Expos would play a 10-game ranked No. 1 much of the sea- 6. 2000: The 9-1 Huskies the worst draws in the major Bob DuPuy, baseball’s chief homestand in San Juan in son, and seemed destined for a clinched a Rose Bowl berth leagues, baseball announced operating officer, is on the com- April, with games against the third straight Rose Bowl. with a 51-3 victory. WSU RB plans to play three homestands mittee, which also includes New York Mets (April 11-14), WSU’s 24-20 stunner spoiled Deon Burnett, after a week of covering seven series at Hiram Selig’s daughter, Wendy Selig- Atlanta (April 15-17) and those plans. trash talk, changed out of his Bithorn Stadium in San Juan. Prieb; Chicago White Sox Cincinnati (April 18-20). Commissioner Bud Selig 2. 1975: Washington rallied uniform and left Martin owner Jerry Reinsdorf; mem- The second homestand Stadium at halftime, when also appointed a committee, bers of baseball’s central office; would include World Series in the final three minutes for a filled with many of his closest and outside consultants. thrilling 28-27 win. Al Washington led 27-0. champion Anaheim (June 3-5) 7. 1996: The Cougars rallied advisers, to find a permanent “It would be nice to have it and Texas (June 6-8), and the Burleson returned an intercep- solution for the Expos, who done in midsummer, if possi- last would have Florida (Sept. tion 93 yards for a TD, and from a 24-point deficit to force overtime, but Brock Huard’s 3- were purchased by the other ble, but we’re in November,” 5-7) and the Chicago Cubs Spider Gaines scored on a 78- 29 teams before last season DuPuy said. (Sept. 9-11). yard play when Warren Moon’s yard TD pass to Jerome Pathon pass into a midfield mob gave Washington a 31-24 victo- bounced off the hands of WSU’s ry. Tony Heath. 8. 1985: After five days of 3. 1997: Ryan Leaf threw for snow in Seattle, the turf was 358 yards and two TDs as frozen solid. Crews put WSU won 41-35 to reach the antifreeze in Husky Stadium toilets. WSU’s Ruben Mayes, Rose Bowl for the first time in though, ran for 167 yards as the 67 years. “This football team Cougars won 21-20. will be remembered for 100 years,” Cougars coach Mike 9. 1995: Rashaan Shehee had 212 yards and three TDs, Price said. and John Wales kicked a 21- 4. 1950: Hugh McElhenny yard field goal with a minute ran for five TDs and 296 yards, remaining in Washington’s 33- averaging 14.8 yards per carry, 30 victory. in Washington’s 52-21 victory 10. 1942: A 0-0 tie denied the at Spokane. 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