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Shawn Keehan competed in the half time slam dunk contest. Classifieds Free trq» and money! I Individuals and Student Organizations wanted to promote the Hottest Spring Break Destinations, call the nation’s leader. Inter-Campus Programs 1-800-327-6013. Part-time jobs at Ches. Biology Lab in Solomons. ClericaVclerk/data entry. 16 tf/wk. 2 day/wk. $5.00/hr. Call Janis King at (410)326-7263. For rent one bedroom condo located in White Oak condominium Wildwood Completely furnished S650 per month. For infonnation call (301)863-4909 before 4PM or (301)863-5435 after 5PM. Room for rent waterfroi* 1 /2 mi N. of College. $300* morth. Call Larry 737-4260. Regular sitting needed for 3 yr. and 5 yr old close to campus. Own car desirable. M&W 12 noon to 5:45 or T&Th 11:30-5:45 pm. Please call ASAP faculty member 862-3615 res. House to share near campus. All modem conveniences. S250Anonth plus apprcn $80 utilities. Call Cindy or Tim 862-2661. For Rent 2 BR, 1B A house. $650 month plus utilities. Available fnst ofthe year. For info call Dan Capper at 872- 5075. For Rent Waterfront studio cottage m Damercn. Large living/bedroom, kitchen, bath, walk-in closet, washer & dryer, and wrap-around deck onSt Jerome’s Creek. Stable facilities available, airstrip on farm Available December 1st. $375/mo. 872-4055. For Sale: Ovation Celebrity Acoustic Guitar. Shallow Body Design. Built In Pickup. $350. (301)862-5628. fire drill. is the way Coach V wants us to play- -the way they spread the floor.” Despite their size advantage, the Russians shot poorly in the first half. “Our 1-3-1 zone gave them problems,” added Valvano. “When we changed defenses earlier [in the season], it was like a Chinese fire drill. We’re getting better.” Senior point guard Quentin Hillsman, Keehan and Frank Phillips all had four points to lead Seahawk scorers. Phillips also had two blocks. Bobby Windsor, Mike Rudolph had threepoints each andMike Lind added two. Halflime featured a three point contest and slam dunk contest. The Point News December 15,1992 Trip to Caps Center, Europe to follow Russian experience BOB VALVANO Head Basketball Coach It is somewhat interesting, I suppose, that this is only my second column for The Point News and I will have started both with references to Saturday Night Live. Nevertheless, this time I am reminded of the character Garrett Morris played who constantly proclaimed, “Baseball been berry, berry good to me.” Well, basketball has been pretty good to me as well, and has provided some wonderful and memorable experiences. Last Wednesday, in Somerset Gym, I was proud to be part of another of those experiences which was not only memorable in its own right, but reminded me of some other noteworthy experiences, and hinted at some potentially exciting ones to come. The Russian All-Star team, comprised of some of the best players in Russia, including four who played in the Olympics, came to St Mary’s College as part of their Tour of the United States. They will go on to play a number of other colleges and Universities here, including a number of very big Division I institutions. Having them kick off their tour here at SMC was a treat for all of us. From a basketball standpoint, it allowed us to play both against and with some of the finest players in Russia. I say that because we played a half of a game against them, and then “mixed and matched” players for the second half, making up teams that were part Seahawk, part Russian (part Bear?). The first half saw us hold our own for most of the way before succumbing 31-20. WE then played an exciting second half that allowed our players what I hope will be a memorable experience forthem-playingnotonly with Russians as teammates, unusual enough in itself, but with Olympic caliber athletes. It was a great learning experience, and a lot of fun for all of us. Emotionally, it reminded me of the year I coached professionally in Sweden. I was very excited when a team from the Soviet Union came over to Stockholm to play an exhibition againstus-butalittle nervous as well. Sweden prides itself on its neutrality, but I was a bom and bred American who was old enough to remember a childhood flavored (or “dis-flavored”, if you will) with cold war rhetoric. How would I react to these young Soviets? Moreover, how would they react to me? Much as Jay Gardiner pointed out after our game Wednesday with Russia, once the game starts; players become guards, forwards, and centers, and not Americans, Russians, or anything else. Among the many beauties of sport, this is clearly one of them. I am sure our players felt that on Wednesday; it did not take long before we were most aware simply of our guests exceptional basketball abilities. Itmay be corny, butl thought that having that feeling, in Sweden was extraordinary, and J believe it was the same here on campus last Wednesday. I wanted to get to know the Soviet players better in Sweden, and I know many of the players and staff here at S t Mary’s felt the same way last week. I mention the hint of some excitement for the future for our team as well, because we will be on the other end of a foreign tour when we take a European trip from December 28 through January 6. We will play about seven games in Belgium, Holland, Germany and Iceland, and I am confident we will be shown the same kind of welcome I am proud to say our community showed the Russian team during their visit. It should be an exciting experience for all of us, and we will be eager to share our stories with you in these pages upon our return. A quick comment about our early season progress. After opening up with the most difficult part of our schedule (losses versus four consecutive NCAA playoff teams and then the #22 ranked NAIA team in the country), we won back-to-back games going into our game with Division I UMBC. More importantly, we have shown good progress since our trip to Philadelphia for a tournament in early December. That has been one of our major goals-constant improvement from November to March. One of the reasons for this progress is the character of the players on our team. I must go on record as saying I have not enjoyed working with any team more that this group of players, even duringthe five game losing streak to open the season. I have enjoyed them very much, both on and off the court, and I am proud of their efforts and dedication. I am pleased for them that we are starting to see some progress, because their efforts deserve it and I am hopeful they look forward to the remaining three-quarters of our season as eagerly as I do. One last note before I go, a commercial of sorts. Please come and support us at the Capital Centre on December 19. How’s that for direct? This is a great opportunity not only for our players but for the entire campus community. As many of us here believe, Division III is not a synonym for third-rate. Players, alumni, students, and fans, can enjoy one of the pleasant experiences that is unique to athletics--the excitement of the big arena, with the game being televised on Home Team Sports, while knowing full well we are doing it solidly within the framework of Division III. WE are proud of that and hope you will be too. Oh by the way, the “undercard” at the Cap Centre is Morgan State and some team from D.C....Georgetown or somewhere like that. I hear they’re not bad. Hope you’ll be there. Elizabethtown rolls over Women,]06-48; Smith sets rebound record LEIGH KESSLER staff writer Despite the Seahawk’s bitter loss of106-48 against Elizabethtown College, senior Kirsten Smith set the school record for career rebounds at 600 in her final game with the Seahawks. The women had no spark in them when they started their game against Elizabethtown College on Saturday. They expected to lose the game, and their attitude showed in the first half of the game. At the half the score was 17-59 in favor of Elizabethtown. The Seahawks were consistently turning the ball over before they could get a shot off. When they did finally get shots off, they were often wild bombs just tossed toward the hoop when they weren’t in position for a good shot. Elizabethtown was also controlling the boards both offensively and defensively. Coach Wojnar must have said something to motivate them during half time though. The ladies came out and the hustle and smiles were back. They were relaxed, having fun, and determined to play their best. In the second half, they scored 14 points more than in the first half. They also held Elizabethtown to 12 points fewer than in the first half. Betsy Anthony led the team in scoring with 17 points, followed by Kirsten Smith with 9 points. Betsy Anthony and Cindy Leeds led in steals with four each. Leading in rebounding were Cindy Davenport with seven and Kirsten Smith with six. (From RUSSIANS, Page 1) side for the second half. “The players had a lot of fun,” added Valvano. “I’m a little personally disappointed. I lost both halves. I just wanted to have fun. There was no pressure or expectations.” Surprisingly, the Seahawks played even with the Russian team until the older, more experiencedteamjumped ahead with a 17-4 run at the end of the first half. With 10:56 to go in the half, Valvano called time-out with the scored tied at twelve, but the Russians went on to win 31-20. Using their superior size, the Russians wore St. Mary’s down. “They’re big enough to invade small countries,” Valvano j oked. “That’s the biggest group of guys most us have ever played against.” “They were a lot bigger,” said junior Sean Keehan. “The way they play "They're big enough to invade small countries...When we changed defenses earlier [in the season], it was like a Chinese Demonstrating the skills that got him elected waterboy for the Board of Trustees is SMC’s own Phil March (wearing his olderbrothers clothes), does his impersonation of Peter Pan. A View from the bench with Bob Valvano
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FullText | Shawn Keehan competed in the half time slam dunk contest. Classifieds Free trq» and money! I Individuals and Student Organizations wanted to promote the Hottest Spring Break Destinations, call the nation’s leader. Inter-Campus Programs 1-800-327-6013. Part-time jobs at Ches. Biology Lab in Solomons. ClericaVclerk/data entry. 16 tf/wk. 2 day/wk. $5.00/hr. Call Janis King at (410)326-7263. For rent one bedroom condo located in White Oak condominium Wildwood Completely furnished S650 per month. For infonnation call (301)863-4909 before 4PM or (301)863-5435 after 5PM. Room for rent waterfroi* 1 /2 mi N. of College. $300* morth. Call Larry 737-4260. Regular sitting needed for 3 yr. and 5 yr old close to campus. Own car desirable. M&W 12 noon to 5:45 or T&Th 11:30-5:45 pm. Please call ASAP faculty member 862-3615 res. House to share near campus. All modem conveniences. S250Anonth plus apprcn $80 utilities. Call Cindy or Tim 862-2661. For Rent 2 BR, 1B A house. $650 month plus utilities. Available fnst ofthe year. For info call Dan Capper at 872- 5075. For Rent Waterfront studio cottage m Damercn. Large living/bedroom, kitchen, bath, walk-in closet, washer & dryer, and wrap-around deck onSt Jerome’s Creek. Stable facilities available, airstrip on farm Available December 1st. $375/mo. 872-4055. For Sale: Ovation Celebrity Acoustic Guitar. Shallow Body Design. Built In Pickup. $350. (301)862-5628. fire drill. is the way Coach V wants us to play- -the way they spread the floor.” Despite their size advantage, the Russians shot poorly in the first half. “Our 1-3-1 zone gave them problems,” added Valvano. “When we changed defenses earlier [in the season], it was like a Chinese fire drill. We’re getting better.” Senior point guard Quentin Hillsman, Keehan and Frank Phillips all had four points to lead Seahawk scorers. Phillips also had two blocks. Bobby Windsor, Mike Rudolph had threepoints each andMike Lind added two. Halflime featured a three point contest and slam dunk contest. The Point News December 15,1992 Trip to Caps Center, Europe to follow Russian experience BOB VALVANO Head Basketball Coach It is somewhat interesting, I suppose, that this is only my second column for The Point News and I will have started both with references to Saturday Night Live. Nevertheless, this time I am reminded of the character Garrett Morris played who constantly proclaimed, “Baseball been berry, berry good to me.” Well, basketball has been pretty good to me as well, and has provided some wonderful and memorable experiences. Last Wednesday, in Somerset Gym, I was proud to be part of another of those experiences which was not only memorable in its own right, but reminded me of some other noteworthy experiences, and hinted at some potentially exciting ones to come. The Russian All-Star team, comprised of some of the best players in Russia, including four who played in the Olympics, came to St Mary’s College as part of their Tour of the United States. They will go on to play a number of other colleges and Universities here, including a number of very big Division I institutions. Having them kick off their tour here at SMC was a treat for all of us. From a basketball standpoint, it allowed us to play both against and with some of the finest players in Russia. I say that because we played a half of a game against them, and then “mixed and matched” players for the second half, making up teams that were part Seahawk, part Russian (part Bear?). The first half saw us hold our own for most of the way before succumbing 31-20. WE then played an exciting second half that allowed our players what I hope will be a memorable experience forthem-playingnotonly with Russians as teammates, unusual enough in itself, but with Olympic caliber athletes. It was a great learning experience, and a lot of fun for all of us. Emotionally, it reminded me of the year I coached professionally in Sweden. I was very excited when a team from the Soviet Union came over to Stockholm to play an exhibition againstus-butalittle nervous as well. Sweden prides itself on its neutrality, but I was a bom and bred American who was old enough to remember a childhood flavored (or “dis-flavored”, if you will) with cold war rhetoric. How would I react to these young Soviets? Moreover, how would they react to me? Much as Jay Gardiner pointed out after our game Wednesday with Russia, once the game starts; players become guards, forwards, and centers, and not Americans, Russians, or anything else. Among the many beauties of sport, this is clearly one of them. I am sure our players felt that on Wednesday; it did not take long before we were most aware simply of our guests exceptional basketball abilities. Itmay be corny, butl thought that having that feeling, in Sweden was extraordinary, and J believe it was the same here on campus last Wednesday. I wanted to get to know the Soviet players better in Sweden, and I know many of the players and staff here at S t Mary’s felt the same way last week. I mention the hint of some excitement for the future for our team as well, because we will be on the other end of a foreign tour when we take a European trip from December 28 through January 6. We will play about seven games in Belgium, Holland, Germany and Iceland, and I am confident we will be shown the same kind of welcome I am proud to say our community showed the Russian team during their visit. It should be an exciting experience for all of us, and we will be eager to share our stories with you in these pages upon our return. A quick comment about our early season progress. After opening up with the most difficult part of our schedule (losses versus four consecutive NCAA playoff teams and then the #22 ranked NAIA team in the country), we won back-to-back games going into our game with Division I UMBC. More importantly, we have shown good progress since our trip to Philadelphia for a tournament in early December. That has been one of our major goals-constant improvement from November to March. One of the reasons for this progress is the character of the players on our team. I must go on record as saying I have not enjoyed working with any team more that this group of players, even duringthe five game losing streak to open the season. I have enjoyed them very much, both on and off the court, and I am proud of their efforts and dedication. I am pleased for them that we are starting to see some progress, because their efforts deserve it and I am hopeful they look forward to the remaining three-quarters of our season as eagerly as I do. One last note before I go, a commercial of sorts. Please come and support us at the Capital Centre on December 19. How’s that for direct? This is a great opportunity not only for our players but for the entire campus community. As many of us here believe, Division III is not a synonym for third-rate. Players, alumni, students, and fans, can enjoy one of the pleasant experiences that is unique to athletics--the excitement of the big arena, with the game being televised on Home Team Sports, while knowing full well we are doing it solidly within the framework of Division III. WE are proud of that and hope you will be too. Oh by the way, the “undercard” at the Cap Centre is Morgan State and some team from D.C....Georgetown or somewhere like that. I hear they’re not bad. Hope you’ll be there. Elizabethtown rolls over Women,]06-48; Smith sets rebound record LEIGH KESSLER staff writer Despite the Seahawk’s bitter loss of106-48 against Elizabethtown College, senior Kirsten Smith set the school record for career rebounds at 600 in her final game with the Seahawks. The women had no spark in them when they started their game against Elizabethtown College on Saturday. They expected to lose the game, and their attitude showed in the first half of the game. At the half the score was 17-59 in favor of Elizabethtown. The Seahawks were consistently turning the ball over before they could get a shot off. When they did finally get shots off, they were often wild bombs just tossed toward the hoop when they weren’t in position for a good shot. Elizabethtown was also controlling the boards both offensively and defensively. Coach Wojnar must have said something to motivate them during half time though. The ladies came out and the hustle and smiles were back. They were relaxed, having fun, and determined to play their best. In the second half, they scored 14 points more than in the first half. They also held Elizabethtown to 12 points fewer than in the first half. Betsy Anthony led the team in scoring with 17 points, followed by Kirsten Smith with 9 points. Betsy Anthony and Cindy Leeds led in steals with four each. Leading in rebounding were Cindy Davenport with seven and Kirsten Smith with six. (From RUSSIANS, Page 1) side for the second half. “The players had a lot of fun,” added Valvano. “I’m a little personally disappointed. I lost both halves. I just wanted to have fun. There was no pressure or expectations.” Surprisingly, the Seahawks played even with the Russian team until the older, more experiencedteamjumped ahead with a 17-4 run at the end of the first half. With 10:56 to go in the half, Valvano called time-out with the scored tied at twelve, but the Russians went on to win 31-20. Using their superior size, the Russians wore St. Mary’s down. “They’re big enough to invade small countries,” Valvano j oked. “That’s the biggest group of guys most us have ever played against.” “They were a lot bigger,” said junior Sean Keehan. “The way they play "They're big enough to invade small countries...When we changed defenses earlier [in the season], it was like a Chinese Demonstrating the skills that got him elected waterboy for the Board of Trustees is SMC’s own Phil March (wearing his olderbrothers clothes), does his impersonation of Peter Pan. A View from the bench with Bob Valvano |