26 • Friday, October 3, 2003 • Technique SPORTS Heisman hopeful poses challenge for Tech Kayak from page 30 Making the race interesting was By John Scaduto ACC Rookie of the Year, set seven of those bowl games and have beat the Carolina Panthers or having to the fact that none of the partici- Contributing Writer single season N.C. State records, perennial ACC bully Florida State go job searching – but it will not pants had an opportunity to race was named ACC Rookie of the Week twice, but with little to show for it. affect his campaign for the Heis- the boats beforehand. The 39-foot Philip Rivers is the stereotypical a league-record eight times, and was A Rivers-led team has never won man. teakwood racer, complete with a college quarterback. At 6-5 and named the MVP of the the ACC outright or even appeared “The worst that can happen is fierce-looking dragon’s head at the 236lbs, his NFL-type size has helped Micronpc.com bowl. in a BCS bowl game – things that that I’ll have a degree from N.C. prow of the boat and a tail at the to compile over 8,900 pass yards His poise and maturity have rarely seem to define a top-tier program State and I’ll go to work,” said Riv- boat’s stern, are challenging to race with 61 touchdowns during his three- faulted him on the football field, as and quarterback. ers. because all 20 rowers have to be in year career. Even more astounding over the past years N.C. State’s rise But the standout player persists, Nevertheless, as a husband and sync. may be the fact that in 1,410 pass to national prominence has seemed “I really don’t think I would do father of two, Rivers has other things In the first heat, the GT boat attempts, Rivers has a completion to follow Rivers’ things different- on top his priority list. defeated the Clemson boat by a small percentage of 60 percent with only development as a ly. Certainly I’d For now, Rivers will bring his margin in a race that lasted less than 27 interceptions. The quarterback player. No game like to go back 366 average passing yards per game two minutes. Later in the heats against from Athens, Alabama, has torched illustrates that “The worst that can in different into Bobby Dodd Stadium to face corporate division winners, both the the N.C. State and ACC record books point more than games and make Tech on Saturday, which presents Clemson and Tech boats were de- —he currently leads both in pass- the Ohio State happen is that I’ll different deci- another hurdle for the Wolfpack – feated by margins of less than twen- ing yards, completions, total offense, match-up that have a degree from sions, but I do they have not beaten the Jackets in ty seconds. At the awards ceremony, 300-yard games and passing at- occurred several that with every Atlanta since 1988. He credits that Tech walked off with first place in tempts. weeks ago. Play- N.C. State and I’ll go game anyway. to the fact that Tech’s defensive the collegiate division and the “Clem- If he continues at the current ing at Columbus, to work.” As far as prepar- schemes are always planned and ex- son” boat received a second place rate and N.C. State makes a bowl in front of an ex- ing for games ecuted well, and that the same holds trophy. AT&T Dragoneers swept game, Rivers will finish the season tremely hostile Philip Rivers and how I’d ap- true for this year’s defense. the competition in the corporate with over 4,500 passing yards, put- crowd, and N.C. State Quarterback proach games Rivers also gave some advice to races. ting him at tenth on the NCAA’s against the reign- and the season, fellow freshman-starter and possi- “Collegiate participation is rare all-time list of yards in a season. So ing national I wouldn’t have ble future Heisman hopeful Reggie in events like this, so it was cool to it is simple to see why Rivers is atop champions who appeared to be get- changed a thing. I don’t have any Ball, saying “the key thing is to be be involved at the beginning of some- many of the mid-season Heisman ting all the breaks on that Saturday, regrets other than some specific plays patient, because when you’re start- thing,” said Sarah Riley, president polls. Rivers brought his Wolfpack back here and there,” says Rivers on ing out, it’s hard to get used to the of the kayak club. Even from the beginning, N.C. from a 24-7 score with eight min- CollegeFootballNews.com. speed of the game… but [Ball] seems The race may become a tradi- State Coach Chuck Amato’s deci- utes left to force overtime. And as far as life after N.C. State to be carrying himself well and is a tion for the kayak club as well. “The sion to start the young QB as a Unfortunately, N.C. State went football, it has always been Rivers’ smart player.” Hong Kong Federation has proposed freshman has paid huge dividends on to lose in three overtimes, which dream to play in the NFL. His size is This weekend will see if Ball can that we host our own collegiate drag- for the program. Similar to way in has almost seemed to be a recurring obviously not an issue, but a throw- have enough patience to direct his on boat sometime in the next year. which he is destroying the career theme throughout Rivers’ career. ing motion that leaves his release- team to victory against the experi- That would be an excellent oppor- record lists in this senior season, Aside from the impressive individ- point a little low for NFL scouts enced, Rivers-led Wolfpack. tunity to increase participation in Rivers took home almost as many ual accomplishments, his teams have may be. Sadly, the Dan Marino- not only dragon boat [racing] but rookie honors in 2000. gone on to win two bowl games, like sidearm form could be the dif- For more information on Rivers, check also in canoe and kayaking,” said In his first season, he garnered have thrashed Notre Dame in one ference between Rivers landing with out www.philiprivers.com. Riley. sliver box who's the douchebag who that the word douchebag couldn't be printed in the sliver? Meal at Britian $6.50, Ramen Noodles $0.16, guess which i prefer. guess how much money ive wasted. i wish godzilla lived in the chattahooche river instead ot tokyo bay. then he would wake up, and came to atlanta, and we would play hopscotch. rabbit made of steel. lobster made of meat. I'm living the dream, baby. Transferring to FSU! What's up with people walking around campus without shoes? That is totally filthy and gross. Say it with me - Animal Mother Biatch Hsia is a Gaymo Hsi Hsia, what do you think about the utilitarian approach? Hey Tiff! Love ya, you are now immortalized in the GT newspaper. ~Jeff yo shouty, I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am really tired of the lack of "GOOD" food on campus! Tech Admin's Get off your lazy a$$'$ and get some good food!!!!!!!!!! Solution to CS budget cuts? DON'T REQUIRE IT! It's that easy, huh? Alright, here goes nothing- Woodruff Dining Hall: Will you go out with me? let's jump on the bio bandwagon if a shark got in a fight with a bear, who would win? The world needs to go fishing, take a day off and go fishing, its great :) I woke up after a heavy night of drinking....all i could think of was....yes, SMEGMA. Hey Jennifer, I know you're reading this, so I've got something to say to you: I'm dumping you. Better than Ezra at the Ferst: five years ago - good choice, 2003 - not so good Get off my ice you little wankers! tonyz is a cocks z mon5ge only 300 people at better than ezra, we need somone better than better than ezra most of the tech girls that are here are not dateable TBS. Alright, how early do the Braves make an exit this year? It really urks me when people tell you to ask for help when you need it, but they arent willing to help, especially when they are "so busy" with things like sitting and watching tv girls should learn to approach guys if they want someone so badly there's a blister on toe, i don't want to wear shoes tomorrow God, please give me strength to make it through one more week of MaTech! EEG loves KML happy anniversary KML! Even if this is a little late SPORTS Technique • Friday, October 3, 2003 • 27 Georgia Tech (2-3) vs. N.C. State (3-2) Preview By: Joseph Jeoung Quarterback: up to Tech's double threat from this position. Reggie Ball is very good for a true freshman. Phillip River is very good period, no qualifiers Advantage: Tech needed. Rivers is on pace to become the most prolific passer in N.C. State and possibly ACC history. Rivers is averaging also 350 passing yards per game and has a ludicrous passing Secondary: efficiency rating of 174.55. Furthermore, Ball has started to show signs of the growing pains In the past three games, N.C.