Out of Rodman brings new attitude Dennis Rodman has finally of Dennis Rodman as a person, but I is now in a place where he can be in lound himself a city that will will always admire him as a player. the spotlight. But how will Rodman capture his uniqueness and ability I always got a kick out of when his help the Lakers as a team? In countless to always be the center of attention, stats would appear on the bottom of ways. With his move to Los Angeles, he the television screen. It would often If you sit down and watch the Lakers moves out of the shadows of times read like this: Points -1, play, you know they aren't the hardest Michael Jordan and Scotlie Pippen in Chicago and has landed iin a city known lor celebrities and people that love the spotlight. But with the move to L.A., Rodman, at age 38, will finally get the recognition he deserves as a basketball player. Look at what Los Angeles has done for Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. Shaquille O Neal is being called the best center in the NBA this season, even though he can't make a shot outside of three feet. Kobe Bryant is suddenly Michael Jordan even though he doesn’t have anywhere near the talent that Jordan did. The only difference with Rodman will be that the praises he receives will be well deserved As a Bulls fan, 1 often found Rebounds - 17. But who would want working team in the NBA. They have myself trying to defend Rodman, a player on their team that rarely O’Neal, who acts too cool for the game, People would ask me why 1 liked scores? 1 would take him in a minute, and other young players who are trying him. They would say he was a And signing him was probably the to live up to the hype that the media 'disgrace to the league. Sometimes smartest move the Lakers have made has used portray s them as. It you keep his antics were disgraceful and in a long time. your eye on O'Neal, you will see a man disrespectful, hut no one could So, how will Rodman fit into a line- that plays with no emotion and rarely ever take away from him the effort up that consists of players that thrive dives on the floor tor a loose ball. The that he put into getting every loose on media attention. Of course, it is a only time he acts like he cares is when ball and rebound. I never approved match made in heaven for Rodman. He he knows the cameras are on him. You Make The Call! Do you think Dennis Rodman will help or hurt the L.A. Lakers? He’ll help them. He brings age and experience. He helped in Chicago, so I don’t see why he wouldn’t help in Los Angeles He’ll help. He’ll get all the rebounds.” 'He won’t help. He will bring publicity, but it will be negative and positive. He was good for the Bulls because he w as the only rebounder they had.” "He will help and hurt them. He’s not in shape because he hasn’t played a game since the end of last season. He might help once he gets back into it, but that might not be until the playoffs.” Randy Armstrong, 04, MIS "He w ill help. They’re almost fully equipped in every department already. He’ll just be icing on the cake and make them a title contender. Plus, he’ll bring them more publicity.” The Behrend Classifieds Lost and Found COMMUNICATIONS MAJORS for Sale School of Science You can take part in a communications l9BBToyotaCam „, Office conference on March 20, 1999. Excd i e „, Condition, Found a ladies silver Positions Available: Asking $3,700 calculator -workshop leaders if j nteresle( j t ca u Contact Rhonda For -volunteers throughout the day 864-6729 More information at Call Sarah at 898-6583 898-6150 for more information. —~^dfemployees of Penn State Behrend are invited to submit a free classified ad in The Beacon. Types of ads may include personal messages and items for sale. Maximum classified length is 25 words. Persons who submit ads must stale their affiliation with Behrend. Classifieds are meant for individual use. Offi cial notices and group events should be submitted to the Calendar editor. Busi nesses must pay regular advertising rates. The Beacon can not guarantee the publica tion of all classified submitted for space purposes. Classifieds should be sent to the Classified editor at The Beacon, Reed Building dropped off at The Beacon offices, or sent to behrcoll4@aol.com. Deadline for submission for publication in that week's paper is Monday at 5:00 p.m. Bounds Steve Tomlinson, 06, MIS Ben Rumbaugh, 04, MIS Steve Slupski, 02, Undecided Keith Smith, 06, MbT 1 r Sports JASON SNYDER to Lakers Anfernee Hardaway started to get some attention in Orlando, so Shaq moved elsewhere. In my opinion, Rodman will bring a new attitude to the Lakers. The fans always got loud in Chicago when he saved a ball from going out of bounds or grabbed an offensive rebound over players a half a foot taller than him. He will undoubtedly carry that same emotion into L.A. When the Laker players begin to see the applause Rodman gets for his hard work, they will follow. Rodman’s contract is only for one season, but there will be a lasting impression in L.A. that could carry them to the top of the NBA in the 21st century. The media has always been quick to judge players that follow a rare lifestyle. They always seem to pick out the bad moments of players’ careers. Rodman has had many moments that don’t exemplify the image that the league would like to portray. But now that the league’s image is viewed as greedy and arrogant, maybe the NBA should show off a man that sacrifices his body, dares to be different and plays for minimum wage. So get off his back! He has enough work ahead of him, carrying the egos of the Los Angeles Lakers. Snyder is the sports editor for the Beacon. Out of Bounds appears weekly on this page. Housing and Food Service Athlete of the Week Position Date: Kate Costanzo, a freshman guard, has been named the Housing and Food Service Athlete of the Week. Costanzo has helped lead the Behrend Lions to the top of the AMCC with an 8-2 record and a 15-9 mark overall. On Wednesday in Erie Hall, Costanzo was 2 x 5 from the floor and 2 x 2 from the line for seven points and two rebounds and assists. She played really well on Saturday in a tough overtime loss at Laßoche. Costanzo hit 6x14 from the field, including 3x7 from three-point territory for 16 points. For the season, Costanzo averages 5.6 ppg and clears 1.5 rpg. She comes off the bench and adds energy and a jump shot to Fomari’s crew. Costanzo is a graduate of Kittaning High School. SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW ISSUE EXT WEEK . . . SPRING 1999 Intramurals Soccer M, W, Coed * Registration Deadline: March 5 I ML Play starts on March 16 * Season will last three weeks Volleyball 4 M, W, Coed Registration Deadline: March 5 Play starts on March 16 Season will last five weeks Spring semester Intramural schedules are available in the IM office and on the Reed and Erie Hall IM boards. Kate Costanzo Women’s Basketball Freshman Guard February 15 - February 22 Intramural Roundup February 25,1999 - The Behrend College Beacon - page 9 BEHREND BRIEFS Free tickets for AMCC tournament The Behrend Student Government is in the playoff mood as the AMCC tournament approaches. The Student Government has purchased tickets for all Behrend students for the upcoming tournament. To take advantage of the free tickets, fans must pick up their tickets in the Athletics Office in Erie Hall. Students must show their student id by Friday, February 26th at 5:00 p.m. If the tickets are not picked up by the deadline, students must pay student priced tickets for the games. If there are any questions, call the Athletics Dept, at 898-6180 or the sports information office at 898-6322. Tiffany Buck breaks three-point record Behrend's Tiffany Buck has set a new standard for three-point shooting in only her third year on the Lady Lions' roster. In the final game ot the regular season, Buck took over the record with a three-pointer versus Laßoche. The record was previously held by Lisa Dorenkamp ('B6-90) with 118. Buck’s 119 career three-pointers ranks her first as a junior. “She has grown in her role every year, and has the opportunity to achieve several records here at Behrend during her senior year. Tiffany is an unselfish player that is always looking for ways to get better. She is the type of kid vou want to see break records," said head coach Roz Fornari.
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