Page 10 McCorm by Brian Gregory Co-Editor Sports “She controls the net well,” said junior co-captain of the women’s volleyball team Angie Georg of this week’s Athlete of the Week Erin McCormick. This weekend at the Baldwin-Wallace Tournament, McCormick set the Penn State Behrend record for most blocks in a career with 446. She passed up Kathy Ott who had 445 blocks in the years 1981-84. Ott still holds the record for most blocks in a single season, but McCormick had 331 last year and hopes to break the record later on this year. “It feels great (to get the record),” said McCormick who last year led all of Division 111 in blocks. “I don’t try to go out and do it, but I just go out and play and whatever happens, happens.” through twelve matches this year, McCormick has 117 blocks for a 9.7 blocks per match average. Sports Bits Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Week Governor Tom Ridge has declared the week of September 22-28 Athletic Trainers Week. The purpose of the campaign is to provide public recognition to the profession, as well as prepare for future legislative action (licensure). The certified athletic trainer is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in athletic healthcare. The athletic trainer functions as an important member of the athletic health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs, and other athletic health care settings. Anyone who has ever had an injury that requited the care of an athletic trainer knows just how ck blocks her way to ATW “She’s a great blocker in the middle,” said teammate Amy Good. McCormick sat aside most of her freshman year as she watched all-star Carrie Gizejka finish out her career here at Behrend. Gizejka is third on the all-time list for blocks in a career with 402. McCormick admits she learned a lot for her. “She gave me a lot of inspiration and I picked up a lot of skills from her,” McCormick said. Erin’s sophomore year she was on fire as she blazed her way to the Division 111 record. Much of the reason for her success comes from the intimidation she gives the other team. “She’s probably the tallest player on the floor,” said sophomore Jessica Brody. “She’s very intense and that scares the other team.” Georg agreed saying McCormick “gives us a sense of confidence on the floor. She’s gonna get her hands on a lot of balls.” McCormick has worked hard throughout her career to get better. Coach Gregory important they are to athletics and your recovery. Be sure to support the Athletic Trainers Society not only this week but also in the future when they seek licensure for their profession. Yankees play Orioles in crucial AL East series Old Mother Nature rained on the Yanks, O's parade Tuesday. The teams will try to commence their key AL East three-game series Wednesday in the Bronx. With the Yankees holding a three-game lead over Baltimore, the Orioles need a sweep in New York. Weather permitting the Yanks will send ace Andy Petlitte up against the steady Scott Erickson. Baltimore still leads the Seattle Mariners by 3- games in the wild-card Sports helped her out this year by moving her to up-front outside hitter so she has three rotations up front. McCormick has adjusted well to the change. “It’s easier for us with one setter,” replied McCormick. “I adjust well to Angie’s (set).” In addition to leading the team in blocking, McCormick also leads the team in kills with 108. Good is right behind her with 102. “She has good court sense,” replied Brody of the 6’ 2” McCormick. “If we need a side out, she knows exactely where to put the ball.” With still well over a year and a half left at Behrend, McCormick may have a chance to double the career record. “We’re a young team learning to play together right now. We’re working out the rough spots.” Your next chance to see McCormick in action is Tuesday against Pitt- Bradford. NFL Players of the Week Chiefs running back Marcus Allen, Indy kicker Cary Blanchard and Denver defensive end Allred Williams were named AFC Offensive, Special Teams and Defensive Player of the Week. Running back Rickey * I I Blocks in a Season 1 J )f I Kathy Ott 364 i J I Erin McCormick 33 1 | a IC. Shoemaker 223 | yL |M. Mallory 194 8 yL, I Kim Vollmer 180 8 yL. I Kim Keller 174 1 y J 1 E. Scribner 17 2 ( 11 I * J I Blocks in a Career | J I Erin McCormick 473 | J 1 Kathy Ott 445 I yL | Carrie Grzejka 402 I yL. IE. Scribner 360 1 J IM. Mallory 327 I J yL I Mary Toboz 273 I J I Kim Keller 25 0 § J T * $ * * * Watters, of the Eagles, and Green Bay teammates, punt returner Desmond Howard and safety Leroy Butler earned honors in the NFC. Blanchard made four field goals helping his Colts beat Super Bowl champs the Dallas Cowboys. Desmond Howard won honors with an electrifying punt return Thursday, September 19,1996 in the Packers drubbing of San Diego. Kemp renegs on Hollywood, faces lawsuit Seattle Super Sonics star Shawn Kemp may face a lawsuit for his failure to appear in a basketball- themed film. Phoenix filmmaker Tito Salgado may sue the All-Star
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