Page 8 — LION’'SEYE — ® ss SPORTS Intramurals Football Offers Needed Break By Mike Doyle Three touchdowns by Jeff Danzi and two by Eric Ruet and another strong game by quarterback Bryan Shia, led Team 2 to victory over Team 5 recently in the intramural flag football championship. Team 2 edged out team 5 in overtime to win, 5-4. Team 5 seemed to have Team 2's defense guessing, but couldn't pull it out in the end. Even with two brilliant defensive plays in the last drive by Bill Peoples, Team 5 was only one catch, which bounced out of the hands of their receiver, away from evening up the score again. Five teams made the playoffs this year. Team 2 finished in first place in the regular season and had a bye into the championship game. Three teams, teams 6, 9, and 4, all finished tied for second place with a7-2 record. Team 5 came into the playoffs at 6-3. Team 5 defeated Team 6, and Team 4 defeated Team 9 in the first round. Team 5 then upset Team 4 to advance into the championship. John Amoroso, a third semester student from Team 2 said, “We played a great game. We shut them down with some big plays, and everyone contributed. Our offense was there for us again like it has been all year.” Bill Peoples, a fourth semester student, commented about intramurals, “They are an opportunity to take a break from school, get outside, and compete with our fellow students.” John also left a message to anyone in the league who might think Team 2 has had its fill of success. ” We'll be back in the spring to defend our title. I dare anyone to challenge us.” Trivia Question: By Wes Tomlinson Sports Facts: (Multiple Choice). Can Penn State play in a bowl game this year? a. Because this is Penn State's first year to play in the Big Ten, now Eleven, they are ineligible to play in any bowl game. b. Penn‘State is eligible to play in all bowl games due to a “Grandfather clause” in their contract with the Big Ten. : c. Penn State can only play in the Rose Bowl if they win the Big Ten championship. They are ineligible for all other bowls. d. Penn State will play in the Rose Bowl this year due to a concession made by the other Big Ten teams to get Penn State to join the Big Ten. After . this year, Penn State must win the Big Ten championship to get the nod for the Rose Tournament. e. Penn State can play in the Rose Bowl, cannot play in the Orange, Sugar or Cotton Bowls, but could play in three other minor bowl games if they finish second, third, or fourth in the Big Ten. Answer: “e”. Penn State will play in the Rose Bowl if they win the Big Ten. wr i: Intramural Flag Football draws a spirited turnout during Co Hour. Season Preview mmon Photo by: WES TOMLINSON New Faces, Four Returnees Pose Challenges for B-ball By Gregory Reichard Another basketball season has dawned on campus. If you are a regular fan of the Penn State Delco squad, it would be in your best interest to pick up a program at the door to familiarize yourself with all the new faces. Gone from last year’s twenty five win season are nine players (four starters), with only four returning. The players back for their final Declo campaign are guards Jeff Danzi and Craig Perry and forwards Brian Shia and Rob Duffy. Danzi, the most experienced and most productive last season, will be asked to run the offense and carry much of the scoring load. This year’s crop of talent may force head coach Bill Wiley to change his philosophy from year’s past. This isbecause of a lack of dominant inside presence. The team does not have a “true” center and this may change the thinking on both offense aand defense. If fans think that this will be a rebuilding year then they are kidding themselves. It may not be easy to replace nine players, but this program under Wiley has not seen a losing season in a long time. With the improved Shia, Duffy, and Perry and starter Jeff Danzi returning, this team will be better than people think. Coach Wiley thinks the key to this season will be discipline. “This ream will have to avoid committing ‘stupid’ fouls, and now shot selection becomes important,” coach Wiley emphasized. Soccer Season Ends As Team ‘Starts Developing’ By Mike Doyle Even with a big win over PSU Scranton on October 14, Delco’s soccer team missed the playoffs and finished a disappointing 3-11 overall, and 2-5 in league play. Delco’s offense came alive for the Scranton game, winning 5-0. Bob Osborne scored twice and Zang Doung, Abe Thompson, and Christian Popinopulis each scored once. Penn State traveled to Valley Forge on October 6 to play their J.V. team and lost, 2-1. Bob.Osborne scored Delco’s lone goal. On October 9, Delco lost to PSU York by the score of 4-1. Dave Winters scored for Delco. On October 11, Delco was shut out by Delaware Community College at home, 2-0. Following the win against Scranton, Delco lost to Ogontz at home, 3-1. Delco’s final game, one which had to be won to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, was lost, 2-0 to PSU Wilkes Barre on October 23. “The teams record isn’t as bad as it looks,” said Zang Doung, a third semester DUS major. “It’s a shame the season ended so soon because we were beginning to develop as a team.” “Next year,” Zang said, “The team looks strong but could be a little weak on defense.” MEN'S BASKETBALL 1993-1994 DATE DAY OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Nov. 20 S Mano H 2:00 Nov. 22 M Williamson H 7:30 Nov. 30 T Haverford J.V. A 5;00 Dec. 2 R Cabrini J.V. A 7:00 Dec. 4 S PSU-Ogonz H 3:00 Dec. 8 Ww PSU-Hz. A 7:30 Dec. 10 F Glo. C.C.C. Tournament TBA Dec. 11 S Glo. C.C.C. Tournament TBA Jan. 4 T DC.CC. A 8:00 Jan. 6 R Manor A 6:00 Jan. 12 Ww PSU-York H 7:30 Jan. 15 S PSU-Schuylkill A 3:30 Jan. 18 T PSU-Mont Alto H 8:00 Jan. 20 R Valley Forge J.C. H 7:30 Jan. 22 S PSU-Berks H 3: Jan. 26 Ww PSU-Scranton A 7:30 Jan. 29 S PSU-Ogonz A 3:00 Feb. 3 R PSU-Hz. H 7:30 Feb. 9 Ww PSU-Schuylkill H 8:30 Feb. 12 S - PSU-Mont Alto A 3:00 Feb. 14 M Penn J.V. A 8:00 Feb. 17 R PSU-Berks A 7:30 Feb. 19 S PSU-Scranton H 1:00 Feb. 23 w Regional Play-offs Feb. 26 S Final Four Volleyball Ends in Defeat; Out Look for Next Year is Good By Nicole Gibbs Coach Robert Saba and assistant coach AnneMarie Stanley had their hands full this season as they worked with a volleyball team made up of four upperclassmen and eight freshmen. Among the upperclassmen were Wanda Alvarado, Jennifer Jaworski, Jodi DelRossi, and Laurie Bittersdorf. Despite being a young team, Penn State Delco’s women’s volleyball players pulled off a number of wins as they ended their season with six wins and nineteen losses defeating Berks, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Hazleton commonwealth campuses. Although the win-loss ratio was against them, everyone seemed to enjoy the season. Next year looks more promising with the return of the freshmen who gained experience playing at the collegiate level this past season.
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