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Assistant Sports Editor: Paul Martinez
Telephone: (209) 278-5733
Sports
THE DAILY
COLLEGIAN -
Monday, May 13,1996 /
Croce
Continued from page 6.
any basketball at all. And during his
first season at the school, coach
Mike Jarvis and his assistants had
to teach Dare just about everything
from proper footwook to develop¬
ing a jump shot from outside of the
paint.
Also, Dare's body wasn't ready
for the rigorous NBA scheduling.
In college hoops, teams usually
play 30-35 games in a season, and
only about three games per week.
In the NBA, the season is 82 games
long, played practically every night.
That means more elbows, bumps
and bruises, and less time for the
body to heal. Which is precisley
what has happened.
Dare has been on the disabled
list for various injuries. And when
he has been on the court, he has
been nothing short of a bust. He is
not in the starting lineup, instead
one of the last ones to trod off the
pine. He is the only active player
currently in the NBA to not regis¬
ter an assist. Not even one.
My point: too many players that
are not ready are skipping their last
few years of college, or leaving
right out oflngh school, to play in
the NBA. Haven't you heard? It's
the new latest craze.
It's also absurd. Only a handful
of players, namely Allen Iverson of
Georgetown, Ray Allen of UConn,
Marcus Camby of UMass, are
even close to being ready to handle
the stress of the NBA. And even
they are sketchy. Sure, they posess
extraordinary physical talents, but
most of them can't even buy a beer
and need a couple of more years
of guidance.
Others, such as Jess Settles of
Iowa and Jeff McGinnis of North
Carolina have to be insane. They
were barely named as standouts in
their respective conferences, let
alone considered as Ail-Ameri¬
cans. McGinnis has no outside
shot, doesn't drive the lane well,
and throws the ball away as fre¬
quently Fresnans run red lights.
He'll be having a great time next
year playing in some league in
Zimbabwe.
And then there's 17-year-old
Kobe Bryant of Lower Ivtefion
High School in Pennsylvania. Last
week he meandered up to his
school's podium, in his high school
gymnasium, and told the world he
didn't need college. He was going
to the NBA. And who says the
1,200 SAT score he got determined
his intelligence.
Bryant, 6-foot-6 and lean as a
string bean, says the NBA has been
his dream since he was five years
old. He feels that is where he be¬
longs. Wrong. He belongs in col¬
lege.
What's next? No longer has it
become important for a kid to be a
true student-athlete, to graduate
from his respective university and
then play professional sports. In
Advertising
this me-first generation, where if a
player isn't the main focus of the
offense he transfers immediately, the
players are bigger than the school.
Respect for their coach? Please, for¬
get it. Once the kid has gotten what
he wants, he's gone. Sayonara, baby.
The NCAA needs to put a stop to
this. Immediately. A new rule should
be drawn up making it necessary for
a player to complete at least his jun¬
ior year in college or be 21 years old
to be eligible for the NBA.
So before these kids make a huge
mistake, they need to be reminded
of those who have gone into the
NBA with high hopes and fallen off
the face of the earth. A fella by the
name of Yinka Dare comes to mind.
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| Title | 1996_05 The Daily Collegian May 1996 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1996 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
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| Title | May 13, 1996, Page 7 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1996 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
| Full-Text-Search | Assistant Sports Editor: Paul Martinez Telephone: (209) 278-5733 Sports THE DAILY COLLEGIAN - Monday, May 13,1996 / Croce Continued from page 6. any basketball at all. And during his first season at the school, coach Mike Jarvis and his assistants had to teach Dare just about everything from proper footwook to develop¬ ing a jump shot from outside of the paint. Also, Dare's body wasn't ready for the rigorous NBA scheduling. In college hoops, teams usually play 30-35 games in a season, and only about three games per week. In the NBA, the season is 82 games long, played practically every night. That means more elbows, bumps and bruises, and less time for the body to heal. Which is precisley what has happened. Dare has been on the disabled list for various injuries. And when he has been on the court, he has been nothing short of a bust. He is not in the starting lineup, instead one of the last ones to trod off the pine. He is the only active player currently in the NBA to not regis¬ ter an assist. Not even one. My point: too many players that are not ready are skipping their last few years of college, or leaving right out oflngh school, to play in the NBA. Haven't you heard? It's the new latest craze. It's also absurd. Only a handful of players, namely Allen Iverson of Georgetown, Ray Allen of UConn, Marcus Camby of UMass, are even close to being ready to handle the stress of the NBA. And even they are sketchy. Sure, they posess extraordinary physical talents, but most of them can't even buy a beer and need a couple of more years of guidance. Others, such as Jess Settles of Iowa and Jeff McGinnis of North Carolina have to be insane. They were barely named as standouts in their respective conferences, let alone considered as Ail-Ameri¬ cans. McGinnis has no outside shot, doesn't drive the lane well, and throws the ball away as fre¬ quently Fresnans run red lights. He'll be having a great time next year playing in some league in Zimbabwe. And then there's 17-year-old Kobe Bryant of Lower Ivtefion High School in Pennsylvania. Last week he meandered up to his school's podium, in his high school gymnasium, and told the world he didn't need college. He was going to the NBA. And who says the 1,200 SAT score he got determined his intelligence. Bryant, 6-foot-6 and lean as a string bean, says the NBA has been his dream since he was five years old. He feels that is where he be¬ longs. Wrong. He belongs in col¬ lege. What's next? No longer has it become important for a kid to be a true student-athlete, to graduate from his respective university and then play professional sports. In Advertising this me-first generation, where if a player isn't the main focus of the offense he transfers immediately, the players are bigger than the school. Respect for their coach? Please, for¬ get it. Once the kid has gotten what he wants, he's gone. Sayonara, baby. The NCAA needs to put a stop to this. Immediately. A new rule should be drawn up making it necessary for a player to complete at least his jun¬ ior year in college or be 21 years old to be eligible for the NBA. So before these kids make a huge mistake, they need to be reminded of those who have gone into the NBA with high hopes and fallen off the face of the earth. A fella by the name of Yinka Dare comes to mind. K you haven't told your la mi I v you're an organ and tissue donor, you're not. To be an organ and tissue donor, even if you've QywwI &TlSSLie signed something, you must tell your family ««u- _*^1\_ — — _■ ■_,,- soithe>4n carry out your decision later. For a ™X«™nr7I^So? Iree brochure on how to talk to your family, call «■ 1-800-355-SHARE. QjA Coalition on Donation (209)278-5731 ti* When you learn that your child has a neuromuscular disease, you have a million questions. MDA answers them all through special videos and brochures for parents, and just by being there. It's education for life. If you need MDA, call 1-800-878-1717. m^ L -1% IFIED AD LINE For Information Only 278-5731 ANNOUNCEMENTS | | SERVICES Internet Accounts For students, faculty, and staff. 120 hours per month for only $8.33. Call 278-1111. /40 Rich Successful Christian Republican Leader God and Mike Eagles, C.E.O /182 SERVICES Home Typing Service Term papers, Resumes, Thesis, etc. Call Diana 431-0730. /46 Private Tutoring in Chemistry Zareh'Darakjian (Ph.D. U.C. Davis) $17.00 up to 75 minutes.' 447-5177 V /174 Taping Service Fast and Accurate. Reasonable Rates. Near FSU. 229-6815. /177 Europe $269. Be a little flexible and save $$$. We'll help you beat the airl;ne prices. Destinations Worldwide. AIRHITCHtm 1-800-834-9192 airhitch @ netcomWm ' /158 FOR SALE Condo For Sale 3 Blocks from Fresno State. 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Wash, Dry, Refrigerator. Days (209) 599-2161 Eve (209) 599-3638 /171 FOR RENT 2 Bed/ 1 Bath Near FSU, All New, Garage with opener. Summer Discount. Call 229-6259 or 292-7625. /176 Herndon / Valentine Large, Gated Home, Pool. $250 + 1/3 utilities. 222-8732. " */183 Gay Male Wants Tyo Responsible Roommates to Share 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath • Condo One block from campus. Non-Smoking, No Drugs. $200 plus 1/3 Utilities available May 1st. $210 plus Utilities available June 1st. 292-8672 /127 > FOR RENT Two Bedrooms Near Cedar / Shepherd. $250. j 434-84&1. /180 Roommate Wanted! $275 - Master bedroom $225 - Regular Room Call: 276-6888 /169 Furnished Room in Clovis Townhouse Summer $100+ 1/3 bills (utilities) monthly. Call George 323-9959. /185 HELP WANTED $1750 Weekly Possible Mailing our circulars. For Info, call 301-306-1207. /95 HELP WANTED Does Your Summer Job SUCK?!? If so, call us - Average summer Profit, $6,300 Travel, Resume, College Credit. Call 1-800-695-1702 /184 YMCA SUMMER JOBS AT SEQUOIA LAKE Camp counselors for the developmentally disabled. Camp counselors for Youth Camp. Call 233-4828 for an interview. /178 Multi-National Business Expanding Students with international contacts. Work for the summer, keep getting paid next semester. Call 499-3035. /181 |
