Collegian
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Parting
Thoughts
by David Bruce
Collegian Sports Editor
Since this is my last sports column, I thought it
would be appropriate if I discussed several opinions,
both good and bad, that I have formed in the past two
years of covering Behrcnd sports.
-The improved play of the men's basketball team.
Though the Lions did not reach .500, the program
gained respectability and, in fact, has become a strong
Division 111 team. Coach Zimmerman has recruited
extremely well and the team should continue to improve
in the future.
-The problems that have occurcd during the planning
of the new Behrend sports center. It was supposed to
have been finished this spring, but due to financial
problems ground has yet to be broken. This, of course,
means that much maligned and overused Erie Hall must
continue to serve the need for Behrend students for
another seven years. Perhaps the basketball teams can
play in the new bookstore.
-The excitement that former Behrend basketball star
Randy Gomiak brought to Behrend. His uncanny ability
to snare rebounds gave the basketball program a jump
start and gave Behrend some much needed publicity.
And Randy's pleasant, easy going personality only
further helped the situation.
-The efforts of the current Behrend coaches, most
notably Mike Bari and Jan Wilson, to promote Behrend
sports in the community. There has been a dramatic
increase in not only the amount of press that Behrend
sports receives (not an easy task), but also in the
number of activities that arc sponsored by Penn State-
Bchrcnd, such as sports camps, fund-raisers, etc.
- The extremely high turnover of coaches at Behrend;
just in Lhc past three seasons I remember Behrend
having three baseball, two softball, two men's tennis,
two women's basketball, and two women's tennis
coaches. Though there were many different reasons these
coaches had for leaving, a recurrent theme was money.
Either the coaches were not paid enough, or their budget
was woefully small. I don't pretend to know the answer,
but with such a high turnover rate, it is hard to build a
strong program.
- The invaluable role that Sarah Rose,
Bchrend's athletic trainer, has played the last three years.
Sarah has constantly worked 24 hours a day to make
certain that Behrend athletes are both physically and
mentally sound at all times.
- The pride that we all felt when former
Behrend baseball player Tom Lawless not only played
in the World Series, but slamed a three run, game
winning homer.
- Finally, a personal opinion that I have had
since I came here four years ago. The lack of
appreciation that the Behrend community has for student
athletes. Behrend athletes do not receive any
scholarships which requires many of them to hold part
time jobs in addition to studying and playing their
sport. While many professors and coaches understand
this situation, many others still do not The point I am
trying to make is that what these student athletes are
giving to Penn State-Behrend is immeasurable, but
what they receive in return is unmeasurable. I just wish
that these professors and coaches would have a little
more understanding when these student athletes miss a
class or a practice. Lest we forget, it is the professors
and coaches that are here for the students, not the other
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
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Photo by Thang Tran
by Rick Cain
Collegian Sports Editor
Congratulations to this issue's Athletes of the Week,
Tom Partridge and Jennifer Mouris.
Sophomore Tom Partridge, the Lions’ center fielder / pitcher,
has just completed an incredible couple of weeks. In eight games, Tom
had nine hits in 21 at bats with three runs and one RBI, for a .409
average. On defense, in addition to his fine play in the outfield, Tom
pitched eight innings in relief giving up one run on three hits and a
walk while striking out three.
Freshman Jennifer Mouris, ihc Lady Lions' third baseman /
pitcher, has played superbly all season. While pitching one game and
playing third in the other in each of the Lady Lions' double headers,
Jennifer has hit well in the clutch and is a major factor in her teams
success.
Both Tom and Jennifer will receive dinner for two at
Barbato's in recognition of their performances.
Tom
Partridge
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