Page 12 The Collegian Mail Mary: The only two Catholic schools in Division 1-A football will clash tins Saturday in South Bend, Indiana. The Boston College Eagles (7-o*l. Goodbye: Los Angeles Lakers guard Magic Johnson has called it quits once again. This time he cited rumors about how he acquired the AJODS virus and concern from other players as the reason for retiring. He said, "the various controversies surrounding my return are taking away from both basketball as a sport and the larger issue of living with HIV for me and the many people affected.” J wish Magic good luck and as a fan I can't believe that the Bird-Magic era is really ever. I i • Sure Thing: My pkfcMSitt week is die Detroit Lions oyer the Dallas Cowboys. The tiOOS are home and are 6.5 point underdogs. The Cowboys beat the Eagles 20-10 last week in an NFC East battle. Emmitt Smith was the first runner in over two i years to rush for over 100 yards, I but he will be worn out this week. Detroit defeated the Cowboys 38-6 durittjf Ifg seasons playoffs, Sundays game outcome Lions end sea Pretty Picture: The 1992 women’s volleyball team Tournament trophy. Athlete of the Week Fiorelli ‘Defends’ Soccer Team by Keith McFall The Collegian This week's Athlete of the Week is Marc Fiorelli, a standout defender on the mens soccer team. Marc is a third semester elementary education major from right here in Erie. He attended McDowell High School and played three years on his high school team. Marc has started both years at Behrend as a defender. "Marc has improved ten fold since his freshman year. He has all the ingredients that a coach wants in a player," said soccer coach Dennis Grace. Marc had two assists and no goals this year, but goals are uncommon for defenders. "A lot of things he does in matches ordinary fans don't notice. He could play anywhere, but we need him most at defender. I don't need miracle workers or Sports superstars, I need hard workes, and he’s a hard worker," said Coach Grace. Marc doesn't mind not getting the recognition that forwards and midfielders get though. "1 like to defend because you see everything better, and you can tell players in front of you what they need to do," he said. The original goal set by Marc and the team this year was to have a winning season. But when that goal couldn't be achieved he just wanted to improve each game. "A couple of matches we should have won, but didn't, and that may have brought us over the 500 mark," he said. Another goal he set was to work together better with the other players this year. "We communicated and played a lot See defender on 10 Dan Jaecks/TVie Collegian poses with their Alfred * i", ■i , *' / V” ' V* *’r» <;*' *>. *V*-. %}&*'*«■■*&*■■ ■<&■ ■. <4-> "•• •• ' *' ft A Dan Jaecks/Die Collegian Hot Shot: Athlete of the Week Mark Fiorclli, sophomore, makes yet another perfect pass during a home match. Thursday, November 5, 1992 son Lady Lions prepare for off-season Joe Mottillo The Collegian On October 29, the Lady Lions walked off the court for the last time this season. At John Carroll University, the Lions suffered a 3-15, 4-15, 8-15 loss to put their final record at 11 -23. The loss to John Carroll was nothing to be ashamed of as Carroll posted a 32-1 record and was ranked in the top ten of their region. "They (John Carroll) were one of the toughest teams we faced all season," said Coach Jan Wilson after the match. The Lions will lose three seniors from this season's team. They are Lori Nadolny, Pam Allshouse, and Pam Torrclli. Wilson said, "It's going to be hard to replace those three seniors.” See volleyball on 11 . f , *V *■;- r J< *, ~ , -'***'•*&„- "V ,