Friday, September 10, 2004 Familiar faces on campus Former athletes return as coaches By Laura Spencer staff writer As the start of the 2004 fall semes ter begins so does training for Behrend’s varsity sports. This year is particularly exciting with the return of two former standout athletes to the athletic department as staff. The Behrend Lions Athletic Department announced the hiring of James Curren and Tyler Wiand as assistant coaches. Curren will kick off his first year as men’s basketball assistant coach and head golf coach for both men and women. He recently completed a stel lar career as a member of the Lions basketball team, leading them to 74 wins, a pair of AMCC regular-season championships, and three consecutive post-season berths. As a four-year starter, Curren left Behrend as all-time leading scorer with 1,726 points. He was named AMCC Player of the Year and earned NABC all-region honors, each two times. “It’s defiantly different being in the office instead of on the court every day,” admitted Curren. However, after being a leader on the team for four years, this gives Curren an edge on coaching. He is very en thusiastic about the upcoming season. “I know most of the teams and play ers in the league and I think that will help when it comes to scouting and preparing for league play,” said Curren. “I am really excited about this season because I will get to see things from a whole different perspec- With Curren’s leadership qualities and more than impressive accomplish ments, the Behrend Lion’s team is sure to have another impressive sea- The Health and Wellness Center about our prices and services. Health & Wellness Center Average Cost $lO.OO $12.00-$ 15.00 $15.00 $lO.OO $20.00 $60.00 No need to leave campus, these medications are available onsite. 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Wiand was part of a team that posted the most success ful four-year run in over forty years of baseball. It was Wiand’s extreme versatility that made him stand out. He played catcher, second base, short stop, third base, outfield and DH. In 2002, Wiand recorded the final out in the 2002 ECAC Championship game, an experience he looks forward to sharing with the newcomers on the team. “Being on a very successful team WANTS YOU TO KNOW For Example: Office Visit Antibiotics (eg. Amoxicillin) BIRTH CONTROL Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo Mircette Ortho Evra Patch Depo-Provera $25.00 Located in the Carriage House SPORTS for four years just makes me want to pass that excitement on to the teams in the future so that they can share the same kind of joy that I experienced,” said Wiand. When asked how he feels about the difference in coaching and playing, Wiand responded by saying, “So far it hasn’t felt that different, because we haven’t officially started on field ac tivity. I am sure by the end of this week that it will hit me that I can no longer spike up and compete anymore as we start our fall program.” Both assistants will be participating in the MBA program offered here at Behrend and will work towards get ting their masters within the next two years. Curren and Wiand look for ward to the opportunity to pass on their knowledge and love for their sports. Average Insurance Co-Pay $15.00 -$20.00 $12.00-$16.00 $40.00 $28.00 $41.00 $75.00 Off to a running start The Penn State Behrend Cross Coun try team traveled to Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa this past Satur day, to compete in the Fisher Invitational. Overall there were 51 runners in the men’s race and 52 runners in the women’s race. Colleges from around the area participated in the Invitational in cluding Behrend, Bethany, Alderson Broaddus, Davis & Elkins, Gannon, Thiel, Westminster, and West Liberty. Alderson Broaddus took first in both men’s and women’s events. Behrends men’s team took second overall while the women took third. Senior Jess Knapp took second place in women’s overall finishing with a time of 19:05. Knapp was named this weeks AMCC Runner of the Week after her performance in the Invitational. She was named the leagues Runner of the Year last season, and was chosen in the AMCC Preseason Coaches Poll to repeat this year. Senior Claire Manelick also had a strong finish coming in 11th with a time of 21:18. Notable performances were also give by sophomore Willa Paterson, freshmen Leisl Soergel and Sara Lucas. On the men’s side, sophomore Brad Ruffo took fourth place in men’s com DOMINOS PIZZA VALUE MENU Gannon, Mercyhurst and Penn State Behrend students can now choose any item from Domino's Pizza's new Value Menu for Only $7.99* 1. 1 Large Pizza with cheese and 1 topping only $7.99 2. 1 Medium 1 topping pizza and and order of Cheesy bread only $7.99 3. 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By Brooke Dodds staff writer Home tournaments: Sept. 10-12 He hr end In vitationals Women’s volleyball Sept. 10,2004 Behrend vs. D’Youville, 2 p.m. Behrend vs. Geneva, 8 p.m. Women’s tennis Sept. 10,2004 Behrend vs. Alfred, 11 a.m. Behrend vs. Fredonia, 1 p.m. Playoffs, 3 p.m. Championships, 5 p.m. Womn’s volleyball Sept. 11,2004 Behrend vs. Shenandoah, 11:30 a.m. Behrend vs. Bethany, 3:30 p.m. The Behrend Beacon I petition with a time of 27:15. He took the AMCC Runner of the Week honors for his performance as well. Sophomore Craig Davis finished 9th with a time of 28:41, and Senior Tim Schultheis came in 11th at 28:48. Sophomore Reuben Smith took home 16th and freshman Eric DiLuzio and Joe Wilcher finished 19 th and 21” respectively. “This was an early season, low-key meet,” said head coach Dave Cooper. The runners were asked to go out con servatively and pick it up in the later stages of the race in order to get used to the pace. It was a first experience for the teams nine freshman runners. The school’s Cross Country team started practicing August 26, a week be fore most students even began to pack their bags for another year at school. Like all of the sports teams here at Behrend, the Cross Country Team is very dedi cated to their sport. Both the men’s and women’s teams share a common goal of finishing the season with an AMCC championship title. To be AMCC cham pions is a goal set at the beginning of the season. and is used as a motivational tool throughout the year. “I expect that we will improve a lot as the season progresses," said Cooper. “I have a good working group of runners with great work ethics."
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