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Capitolizing On
By Kevin Spiegel and Darrell Reider
Before we begin this article, let us
introduce ourselves. We are Kevin Spie
gel and Darrell Reider, taking over the
empty space when Sir Kenneth of
Aducci bids his farewell. Both of us have
plenty of sports in our backgrounds. (We
hate each other's teams.)
Each issue of the C.C. Reader will
feature highlights and lowlights in and
around Capitol Campus. In addition, the
article will have a sports quiz, for the
trivia fanatics. Input from the readers at
any time is most appreciated. Now on
with the business in hand.
Awesome, deadly, strong, and tal
ented are just some adjectives to de
scribe the senior All-American candidate
from Penn State Capitol, #3O, Jack
Wilson. Wilson has been named player of
the week twice in the National Associa
tion of Intercollegiate Athletics. He has
rewritten the record book at this cam
pis. To keep Jack's mind on the game
off the court, he has his own personalized
court inside 324 Wrisberg Hall, complete
with a Puff basketball set. Between Jack
and his roommate Dave Shannon, they
are the best Puff basketball roommate
team in Wrisberg Hall. But don't kid
yourself, Jack is as good off the court as
he is on the court. He beat us 21-0 one
day in Puff basketball in a non-league
contest.
When you see Jack's living quarters,
basketball posters and pictures of his
girlfriend Dinah dominate the wall.
From "Magic" Johnson to the "Iceman"
to "Dr. J." basketball is in Jack's
bloodstream.
Last Saturday, Jack scored his
I,oooth point in his abbreviated two
years of play here at Capitol.
On Monday night, College Miseri
cordia traveled down to Middletown to
take on Wilson and Company. Wilson
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needed only 14 points for 2,000 points in
his career. One might have to say that
the Highlanders of Misericordia held the
big 6 feet, 4 inch senior intact. Well they
did. Jack scored 16 points reaching
another milestone in his career. The
main offensive attack was picked up by
senior guards Dave Shannon (22 points),
and Ron Kuzo (21 points). The two
contributed 32 of the team's 44 first half
points. After scoring his 2,000 th point,
Wilson received yet another game ball
from Athletic Director Bud Smitley.
On reaching his 2,000 th point pla
teau, Jack commented that it was
"tiresome, but just like a regular game."
When teams try to defend against Jack,
it's mostly double and triple team. Jack
says this makes him play better, and
then he can show off all of his talents.
Capitol's next game is probably the
biggest of their season, why they
,host
Beaver College tonight. Capitol must
win in order to continue their quest for
the Keystone Athletic Basketball Tour
nament crown. .
Coach Dan Phillips urges students to
come out and cheer the lions on to a
victory.
On the lighter side of Jack's life, is his
ever-popular "roomie" Dave
"Downtown" Shannon. What's it like
living with him, you ask? Wilson gave us
the inside scoop, "Well, he doesn't get up
in the morning, and he's a lot of fun. But
I like to spend time alone, and Dave
understands. Because of our shared
interest in basketball, we're compat
ible."
After graduation in June, Jack hopes
the media exposure will help him be
recognized by a basketball scout in
semi-pro, NBA and even the European
tour.
If you've never seen Jack Wilson play
before, that's just another good reason
to show your support in tonight's con-
Thursday, March 5,1981
Sports
test. BUt if you have already seen him
play, don't "sell yourself short." Come
out to the game. When someone men
tions Penn State Capitol Basketball, the
name of Jack Wilson heads the list.
Sport Spurts
Onto other sports in hand:
Sports Trivia for the Week
In the 1981 NBA All-Star game, who
was honored as the MVP?
AS intramural basketball heads
down to its final two weeks, things are
beginning to look up for intramural
softball starting next term. Teams are
beginning to form with the higher priced
ball players going to the better and
stronger teams. As we scout for our
intramural team (the Strat-a-Matics), we
have already signed two ball players.
Our #1 choice was our most expensive
signing. He's Fleet Becker, along with
our professional consultant Ethan Kern.
Waiting in the wings to be signed are
Mark Yantek, and Ed "Imp the Gimp"
McDonald. McDonald is causing us the
most hassle, because he wants a house
atop TMI, a red Camaro, and a no-right
field clause in his contract. All of these
players are represented by Kevin "Jerry
Kapstein II" lannucci, who seems to get
what he wants. We are looking forward
to a competetive season. If your intra
mural softball team wants some promo
tion, drop us a line at the C.C. Reader or
in W-328.
Next Issue: A - preview look at the 1981
baseball season, complete with predic
tions.
Answer: Nate "Tiny" Archibald of the
Boston Celtics.
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