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Page 8 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 „ , •,• • ,?„- „. 3 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. ~~. a: .. irii` `.. ......... 40. MEI