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Lions scream at black clouds
by Marjorie Suroviec
Collegian Staff Writer
The Penn State-Behrend
Women's Tennis team continues to
•battle not only their competitors
but also Erie's wet weather.
The Lion's first match was
against Clarion, a Division two
team. The final score was 0-9.
"Even though we knew our com
petition would be tough, being a
fairly inexperienced team did not
help matters any," said Coach
Karin Sobotta.
The women are working hard,
but practice in the gym is a lot dif
ferent than practice on the courts.
Because of the rainy weather, Erie
Hall has become too familiar to the
tennis team. Practicing indoors
Homecoming 1987
Inconsistency plagues Volleyball team
With only two starters returning and a roster that is made up of mostly
freshmen, the women's volleyball team will have a difficult time improv
ing on last year's 15-26 record. Coach Jan Wilson, however, is optimistic
about her young team.
This year's team has compiled a record of 3-7 so far, including a
milestone victory on September 22nd. A 15-11, 15-9 win over Case
Western marked the 200th victory for the Behrend women's volleyball
program. Coach Wilson was pleased with her team's performance, "We
needed to show more poise on the court. We have good material and good
hitters, and against Case Western the team began to show more poise."
Sophomore Chris Zurkan is the only returning starter who has played
extensively so far this season. Beth Beres, a starter last year, returned to
the lineup for the first time against Case Western after missing the first
part of this season with an injury. Wilson counts heavily on freshmen
Erica Scribner, Gwen Jones, Linda Cooper and Chris Cadonic to mature
and play together as a team.
"Serving needs to be more consistent," said Coach Wilson, "I've never
had a team serve so many aces, but then I've never had a team make so
many errors. Our strength arein the middle and in blocking, but our
weakness is in setting."
"We play a top-grade schedule against some of the best schools-in the
country, and right now we are just too young", continued Coach Wilson.
Members of the team expected to pick up the slack are Frehsmen
Christina Cole and Sandra Taylor, Sophomore Sonya Sickles, and Junior
Kathy Williamson.
After an extensive road trip, the team returns to Behrend to face Mer
cyhurst and Westminster College on October 6th at 6 P.M. in Erie Hall.
What goes up must come down
by Wally Kemp
Collegian Staff Writer
Summer will soon be over and ,
unfortunately, it will be time to get
the long pants and jackets out from
the closet and get prepared for
cooler weather. For skiersn
however, this is a promising sign
that winter is just around the cor-'
ner and snow is on the way,
hopefully in large quantities, unlike
last year. To all you skiers, let it be
known that the Penn State-
Pennant drive cont.
Mets are racing neck and neck. The
Card have incredible speed, featur
ing Vince Coleman and Willie
McGee, timely hitting, and John
Tudor, back from a knee injury, on
the mound. The Mets have the
slugging Darryl Strawberry, Keith
Hernandez, and Gary Carter. They
also have Dwight Gooden on the
hill, drug-free and as unbeatable as
ever. But after Gooden, the pit
ching that was so outstandingin
1986 has become -inconsistent at
best. The Mets have fought their
way back into contention after a
horrendous start, but it just might
these two, the Twins are suspect on
the mound. This weakness will rear
is ugly head come playoff time,
and Detroit will take quick advan
tge of it. The Tigers should roll
over Minnesota.
In the National League East, the
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allows for concentration on skills,
but it is impossible to play practice
matches indoors.because of limited
space.
"Black clouds make us scream
because we know that any minute
we'll be back in the gym trying to
fight the glare from the floor,"
said Coach Sobotta. "The 'girls
even brought up the-idea of using
black tennis balls to win the battle
against floor glare," said Coach
Sobotta.
Fredonia State was next on the
schedule, so the Lions hopped into
the vans and away they went. A
final score of 4-7 left the Lions
dissatisfied, yet proudly purring.
"There was definite skill improve
ment and concentrating on doubles
in practice helped the team sharpen
their skills at the net,"said Coach
by Andy Dobry
Collegian Staff Writer
Behrend Ski Club is already
organizing this winters activities,
and plans on having a good year.
For those familiar with the ski
club; there is a chance that you
were discouraged with last year's
organization, but Sam Avampato,
president of the ski club, wishes to
inform the student body that, "
things will definitly be better this
year." Avampato also said, "We
are now 'under new management',
which means that there is a whole
new collection of officers ready to
make the necessary changes that
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Sobotta.
The match was fairly close but
when Coach Sobotta was aksed
abot the score, she said, "Losing
tie breakers are the worst! We were
so close, but it just did not hap
pen...this time."
Buffalo State was next on the
schedule, but the Lions lost by a
score of 3-6. Two returning
players, Stormy VanHees and
Kathy Veazy won their doubles
match, and the doubles team of
Kelly McConnell and Jane
McKnight also won. "These two
teams are both double winners and
they are unbeaten in Division
three," said Coach Sobotta.
Boasting a 6-3 win over THiel,
Coach Sobotta again relied on her
undefeated doubles teams.
will benefit the club's members."
These new officers include Avam
pato as president; Mike Tonini,
vice-president; Holly Sabacin
ski,treasurer; and Chrissy Merritt,
secretary.
When one thinks of a ski club, of
course they think of skiing, skiing ,
and nothing but skiing. This year,
that is exactly what the ski club in
tends to do. After paying a mere $5
due, members will be given the
availability of many bus trips, with
discounted lift ticket rates to the
Peek 'n' Peak-ski resort. Also on
be too little too late. Go With St.
Louis to capture the NL East.
The National League West was a
tight race a month ago, but the . San
Francisco Giants have moved
ahead to stay. Rick Reushcel has
performed brilliantly since arriving
from Pittsburgh, and appears to be
the final link in manager Roger
Craig's two-year revitalization of a
once laughable' starting rotation.
The hitting is quite good, led by
Candy Maldonado and will Clark. •
They laßk depth in the bullpen;
however, something they' will dear
ly need to stop St. Louis. With this
in mind, take the Cardinals in the
National League Championship
series.
That leaves Detroit and St. Louis
in the World Series. It will be a
classic confrontation of power ver
sus speed, with two modern
managerial giants, Sparky Ander
son of Detroit and Whitey Herzog
of St. Louis, using all the
knowledge they posess to come out -
on top. The winner? Go with the
Detroit Tigers in an 'exciting finale
to the 1987 Major League Baseball
season.
VanHees-Veazey won 6-4, 6-4; and
McConnell-McKnight won 6-3,
6-1. The doubles team of Richann
Bryant and Kathy Miller also won
0-6, 6-3, 6-4. Winners of singles
matches against Thiel were: Jane
McKnight, Shari Stumpo, and
Kathy Veazy, all of whom won in
straight sets.
"We are using every match to
prepare for that St. John Fisher
Tournament in October because
when we go torochester, our goal is
for our playing to be at its peak,"
said Coach Sobotta. The girls are
excited about traveling and after
their visit, New York will probably
never be the same again.
The Lion's next match is at Mer
cyhurst College and then the travel
to Westminster College.
photos by Rick Brooks
photo by Marybeth Zowistoski
the agenda for this winter's ac
tivities are a discounted trip to
Holiday Valley and, depending on
membership size and funds
available, a trip to Sugarbush, VT.
Nonetheless, you skiers are pro
bably getting an "itch" for the
snow, but leaves are still on the
trees, and snow seems much too far
away. So, to get you into even
more of a skiing mode, throughout
the fall, the ski club plans on show
ing skiing movies of, possibly,
skiers either doing "helicopters"
off of " bumps" in the middle of
mogul fields or maybe even a
helicopter dropping skiers off at
the top of a mountain or glacier of
fresh, untouched powder.
Students planning on joining the
ski club will be informed of all ac
tivities in greater detail when the
club meets for the first time at the
end of September. So, for all
students eager to " hit the slopes",
and those discouraged about last
year, remember that things are
"going uphill" for the ski club this
year.
Crime Watch or mushrooms, anyone?
Northwest Poison Control reports that wild mushrooms should be
left alone. Any form of consumption is potentially fatal and should
not be attempted.
Police and Safety will be holding an Operation , LD. program on
Wednesday, October 21st from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Niagara Lobby.
Everyone is invited to bring their belongings to be engraved and at
tend the open Crime Watch meeting. Therer will also be a Crime
Watch meeting held in the Reed Building TV Lounge from 4:30 to
8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13th. Topic: Residential Security.
Prediction,
front to help Bill Fralic.
Again, these predictions are only in
effect if players and management
solve their disagreement and the
games resume. Unfortunately, that
appears doubtful in the near
future.
Since a National Football
League Players strike looms over
this season, it might not be nec
cessary to predict who will win or
lose. However, the possibility re
mains that the National Football
League Players Association
(NFLPA) and the owners could get
their, act together. Predictions
could shead some_ light on an
already cloudy season.
Last years champions, the New
York Giants, are from the National
Football Conference (NFC). Tak
ing this into consideration, we will
begin with the American Football
Conference (AFC). The NFC will
be scrutinized in a later issue.
There are some things that never
seem to change in the world of pro
fessional football, and this year is
no different. In the AFC East the
Patriots are the obvious favorites.
They are solid at every position,
and they even have the highest paid
'kicker in the NFL, Tony Franklin.
New England has two quality
quarterbacks; Tony Eason, and
Steve Grogan, who have Stanley
Morgan and Stephen Starring to
throw the ball to. On defense, the
likes of Andre Tippet and fellow
linebackers Blackmon, Marion,
and Clayborn will send many
quarterbacks back to the sidelines
with their tails between their legs.
As for second, third, and fourth
positions in the AFC East, then
draw could go any way. A key in
jury could dampen any teams
hopes. At this moment the
Dolphins should fall in behind the
Patriots. Dwight Stephenson, the
All-Pro center is out for a good
portion of the season with an in
jury. However, Dan Marino should
relieve Don Schula's withering
patience.
Marino should be enough to
keep the New York Jets and Buf
falo Bills to third and fourth place
finishes, respectively. The Jets have
too many questions to answer. Can
Joe Klecko rebound from a knee
injury? Can Marty Lyons and
Mark Gastineau shake off nagging
injuries? Will Ken 0 Brien repeat
last years second half disaster? The
Bills have Jim Kelly behind two of
the best prospects in the league, of
fensive tackles Jim Vogler and. Jim
"Tractor" Wolford. But they are
not endugh, to contend in the com
petitive AFC East. Shane Conlan
was a nice addition to a feeble
defense. Give the Bills a solid draft,
a game-breaking running back, and
some time to get aquainted with
their new defensive coordinator.
The Colts are a franchise in
serious trouble. Quarterback Gary
Hogeboom is out eight weeks leav
ing second year man Jack Trudeau
at the helm. To compound matters
further, the number one pick Cor
nelius Bennet is holding out for
more money. Also, the Colts are on
the brink of financial disaster.
The AFC Central is beginning to
become Cleveland's domain. The
Browns, led by .Bernie Kosar, will
make a serious run for • the roses
this year. Number one pick,
linebacker Mike Junkin, will fit in
nicely amongst •Clevelands defen
sive "dawgs".
The most potent offensive in the
NFL last year resided in Cincin
Welcome, cont.
Previously, he held a pbsition as Public Recreation Director in Grove Ci
ty. He plans on finishing his degree and as a parallel career change, leav
ing the public sector and working in higher education. Bob's tentative
career goals include teaching at the college level and eventually obtaining a
position as an Intramural Director.
Water polo is Bob's new special event this year. This exists mainly for
recreation as opposed to competition. It . would be a modified version us
ing inner tubes and nets in the outdoor pool by the Glenhill Farmhouse.
Weather permitting, Bob would like to have the teams playing by
September 24.
Intramurals are difficult to organize because there are over 300 students
in the sports program and a limited amount of time to schedule all the
popular sports. When I asked Bob about his feelings concerning in
tramurals he said, "It's a worthwhile service for the students, and it helps
them relax from their hectic lifestyle. It also a,means to form friends and
relationships and it offers ..an extra change if you're interested in of
ficiating the games." He's always ready to listen to new ideas or prograins
that students would like to have. If you have any comments or suggestions
or if you are intersted in participating in intramurals, stop by Bob's office
which is,located in the Reed Building by the Student Government Offices.
sports
cont.
nati. Boomer Esiason fuels a high
octane offense with wide receivers
Eddie Brown, Tim McGee, and
Cris Collinsworth. Unfortunately
for the Bengals, last years defense
was known more" for the holes it
had rather than for the holes it
stopped. The holdout of number
one draft pick Jason Buck will not
help matters. Cincinnati will finish
a strong second.
Too many puzzles could easily
piece together the season for the
Steelers. , Number one pick Rod
Woodson would rather run in
Europe and Seoul than in Three
Rivers Stadium. The Steelers aren't
going anywhere with Mark Malone
at quarterback, and Bubby Brister
is not the answer.
The Oilers bring up the rear of
the AFC Central. Warren Moon
will never be successful at quarter
back in Houston. The Oilers front
office doesn't want to pay the big
bucks for the big talent. Number
one pick Alonzo Highsmith is
holding out for more money.
The AFC West has last season's
AFC Champions the Denver Bron
cos falling to fourth place, only
bettering the San Diego Chargefs.
The Raiders should clinch the
West, and eventually the AFC. .
The Raiders were bitten with a
case of the injury bug last year. A
healthy Howie Long and Marcus
Allen should comfort owner Al
Davis. Rusty Hager, an unproven
quarterback, will have the seasoned
James Lofton and the Canadian
Football Leagues standout reciever
Mervyn Fernandez catching his
passes. Bo Jackson will be able to
have fun with his new hobbie,
while earning an extra million a
year.
The Seahawks should manage a
close second place. Seattle
resembles the New .York Giants of
a few years ago. The talent is final
ly coming together. The only ingre,
dient needed is a little maturity.
Running backs Curt Warner and
John L. Williams scare many
defensive coordinators throughout
the league. Dave Kreig is a reliable
quarterback with a very reliable,
veteran receiver in the form of
Steve Largent. Brian Bosworth, the
"Boz" will . add tenacity to aan
already tough defense. The Chiefs
are still in their rebuilding plan.
There is some good news -for the
champion-starved Kansas City fan,
the plan is starting to take some
positive form. Runningbacks Paul
Palmer and Christian Okoye may
lift the offense, but Todd
Blackledge is not the answer at
quarterback.
Why pick the defending AFC
Champs to finish fourth? The fact
that several key players are retiring
could help answer the question.
Players such as Jackson, Carter,
Wright, and Foley have left the
fabled "Orange Crush". John
Elway will keep the Broncos com
petitive, but the lack of any serious
ground attack will prevent the
Broncos from repeating as AFC
Champs.
With Dan Fouts in the twilight of
his career, the San Diego Chargers
bring up the rear of the AFC West.
Gary Anderson and Wes Chandler
are still around, but the defense is
still lacking. Especially with the in
jury to linebacker Chip Banks.
Next issue we will find out why
the Giants will be the first •team
since the 1978-79 Steelers to repeat
as Super Bowl Champions.