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THE BROTHERS ON THE TEAM
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Players from left to right, First Row: Mel Williams, Johhny Owens, Wendell
Williams, Preston Jenkins, Keith Cooch, Howard Lett, Henry Etlard. Jerry Everette,
Second Row: Keith Ray, Melvin Craves, Bill Yancy, Granville Redmond, Wayne
Camett, Bryon Barmer, Bubba Stevens, Tony Woodruff. Back Row: Bruce Ratcliff,
Jesse McKinney, Anthony Washington, John Sandifer, Tim Washington, Otis
Tolbert, Ken Lovely, Alvin Sloan and Steve Woods.
By Anna C. Wong
Photo by  Betty Horng
What ran anyone say after spending
an entire week interviewing a group of
burly football players?
Although some girls would jump at the
opportunitv. the experience certainly,
provea to oe an eye-opening one.
Here's a glimpse of some of CSUF's
best when they' re not on the field rough¬
ing itUD
Bryon Barmer, running hack-origl-
ally from Philadelphia, thinks that peo¬
ple there are more down to earth. Bryon
has visited New York, and Washington,
DC Concerning the fight with All and
Foreman he thinks that the rapid weight
loss took the strength from All's body.
Keith Oav, wide receiver—a hobby
that he enioys is jigsaw puzzles. Keith
likes the harder ones as those that have
the least amount of color contrast. When
he has completed them, he gives them to
his dad tn hang on the wall.
Henry Ellard, wide receiver—a native
Fresnan who attended Hoover High. He
participated in track and football there.
Henry is involved in long jumping during
the off season He would like a career in
pro ball. If not. he will pursue a business
career.
Jerry Fverette, wide receiver—he took
sewing in high school. Jerry accomplish¬
ed an outstanding feat when he made
two outfits in the lapse of five days for
his girlfriend and himself to attend a
concert. He Is a senior who is majoring in
Business
Wayne Camett, defensive back-
played basketball in high school. His
major is Rusiness with an option in Man¬
agement. Willie Mays and Kareem
Abdul Jahbar are two of his favorite pro
olayers.     /
Keith Goods, running back—likes all
types of dancing, his sister was a danc¬
ing major so he used to practice with her.
Currently he Is taking ballet because
it's something new, it's good for his
balance and the stretching Is beneficial
to football Dlaying.
Melvin Craves, free safety-likes to
play basketball and listen to the SOS
band in his spare time. Melvin played
football, basketball and baseball in high
school. He got recruited here because he
heard that CSUF has a good business
program
Kreston Jenkins, running back—he's
from Los Angeles. Preston went to San
Diego training camp with Rosie Creer.
He eniovs fishing and likes to go crab¬
bing iwith his mom. He thinks that edu¬
cation comes first before sports.
Howard Lett —no longer with the
team. He declined to make a comment
about why he quit. Howard did say,
'Best wishes to the Bulldogs, my heart is
still with them.*
Ken Lovely, running back—he's from
Dallas. Texas. Ken thinks that a show
like 'Dallas* will increase the popularity
of the city. He thinks that Sweeney is a
master in motivation. He also thinks that
the Coach would have to be one of the
top coaches in the nation.
Jon Owens, running back—wrote an
essay on graffiti that won him the best
essay writer award. The essay appeared
in the Herald Examiner. Jon also likes to
write poems and love ballads. He is go¬
ing to oarticipate in a writing contest
that allows the winner to be a guest on
the Merv Griff in Show.
See Football Page 9
'COMMENTARY
ALPS COMEBACK
By Daniel N.Okoro
Myljero tried for another^ornerbadc to-what he knew best; fWtigge ittwas a
miscalculated come-back. My love and admiration for MuhammedAli has not
diminished a bit since his loss to Larry Holmes. Although Ali lost, the news media
has given more attention and coverage to him than the Heavyweight Champion
himself. This speaks for Itself. Ali is more than a boxer.
For anv man to be as popular and as famous a Heavyweight as Ali, he has to
compete with his record, in and out of the boxing arena. MuhammedAli is known
among Head of States, he has dined with chiefs and kings around the world, and
he Is loved by people of all ages. Ali made boxing into a big money sport. He serv¬
ed his country politically when he went to Africa to persuade Africans to support
the United States Olympic boycott of 1960.
On the second of October 1980, Muhammed Ali squared off at the colorful
Madison Square Carden in Las Vegas against the WBC Heavyweight Champion
Larry Holmes in what was supposed to be for Ali a capture of the Heavyweight
title for the fourth time, an attempt by Ali to set a record unbreakable in the near
future, or for all time. For boxing fans that were unable to make it to Las Vegas
close cimiit TV brought the fight close to home. For Fresno fans, the choice was
Wamor's.orWilson'stheatre. I was at Wilson's.
Ali looked very good in the first round to the surprise of many people. It seemed
as if he was going to pull it off. Whenever Larry Holmes had a good punch on Ali,
the theatre was filled with sighs and disapproving attitudes as if Larry Holmes had
no right to touch Ali. When in turn All threw a punch, no matter how feeble it was,
the cheer from the audience was over-whelming.
I could count the number of punches Ali threw—on one hand, but that did not
matter to fans like me. I was perfectly satisfied with seeing All one more time in
the ring.
When he started moving in the 2nd round, he reminded me of Ali in the time of
Sonny Lfston. When he changed to rope-a-dope in the 5th, 6th, and 7th round, he
reminded me of his victory over Ceorge Foreman. When he started dancing in the
8th round, he reminded me of All the entertainer, but when he lost in the 10th
round, and for the first time ever to be knodced-out, it occurred to me that the end
of a great boxing era might be coming to an end. Ali is talking about coming bade,
this time to pick on the WBA Heavyweight Champion, Mike Weaver. Ali is 38
years old still a young man, but getting too old for the ring. I would like more than
anything to see Ali once more at any cost, but for his own sake and for the many
fans all over the world that love him and would tike to remember him as he is a
Living I egend ' I would say with a heavy heart, 'Ali hang up your gloves.* Ali
turned me into a boxing fan sixteen years ago, when he made his first victory tour
through Nigeria. My hero as I will always call him, has done more for boxing than
any other fighter. The big money, the rope-a-dope, the shuffle, the talking, are all
manifestations of Ali's hand-work. As much as I would like to see him quit now,
' really wish he did not have to go.
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Campus
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Flhnic Studies Program
The Ethnic Studies will have its open
Ivxise on Wednesday, November 19,
1980from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ethnic
Studies Office. Traditional Afro-Ameri¬
can foods. Jamaican, African and
Armenian snacks will be served. Also
films, slides, and music of different cul
tures will be featured. Come in and let's
i)etacauainted.
Pan-African Union
Each vear, the Pan-African Union
PAU) and the Black faculty members
lere at CSUF sponsor a Black on Black
program The program is an open-house
for the incoming freshmen and other
new students to the Fresno area. The
purpose is to introduce them to the Black
organizations and Black faculty mem
bersatCSUF.
This year the program will be held on
Friday. November 21, 1980, upstairs in
the old cafeteria. There will be an array
of entertainment such as poetry reading
gospel singing, modern/jazz dancers
and various speakers from the Black
organizations here on campus u well as
speakers from the community.
This year's theme is, *A Decade
Cone* which is to be centered around
the history of Blacks on campus.
The program will be trying to protect
where we (Blacks on campus) should be
in the future and what direction we are
heading in for the present,* says Klifton
Andersen who is the president of the
PAU. The program is looking for any
talented students who would be interest
ed in doing some type of entertainment
for this uncomlng event.
Anyone interested should contact Klif¬
ton Andersen in the upstairs offices of
the Colleae Union (CU) or leave a mes¬
sage in his mailbox, located in CU 311
Also, the PAU will be hosting a dance
the Saturday following the program on
the 22nd of November from 9 p.m.-2:0C
a.m. In the CU lounge:
FOOTBALL
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Bruce Ratdiff, running back-likes to
play backgammon, chess and racketball
in his spare time. Bruce is majoring in
Criminology; he would like to go to law
school. Earl Campbell and Walter Pay-
ton are his favorite football players.
Anton Pointer, defensive tackle—has
a 4th degree black belt in Karate. He
wants of get a contract with the Los
Angeles school so he could teach Karate
there property. Anton says of Coach
Sweeney, 'He knows what he's doing*
he knows what it takes to win."
China-Dress of tribes living on the outskirts of the country.
Granville Redmond, defensive end-
was in the Air Force and was stationed in
Germany. He played football and basket¬
ball in the military and got to travel to
other countries. Granville took advan¬
tage of the monthly tours to visit Europe.
John Sandifer, defensive end—he
likes to watch the Pittsburg Steelers
play. Mean Joe Creen is his favorite
player. 'He's unpredictable but he
works the players hard; just his presence
makes you want to work hard,* John
says of the Coach.
Alvin Sloan, linebacker—he likes to
hunt quail, dove and rabbits. Family life
is very imoortant to Ah/in. He thinks that
to be successful is to feel that he has
made progress in life.
Bubba Stevens, defensive tackle-
he's a four-time athlete of the week. He
originates from Savannah, Georgia.
Regarding playing pro bail, Bubba ex¬
pressed that he often thinks about it but
realizes that there is more to life than
just football.
Otis Tolbert, running back—he's in
the process of getting his flying license.
One of his goals it to fly professionally.
'He's a real good coach; he tries to
bring out the best in players," Otis com¬
ments about Sweeney.
Anthony Washington, defensive bade
-studied in Berkeley for 2VS years. It
took a vear for him to get adjusted to the
area. His goal is to graduate and make
pro football. Anthony thinks success is
being happv doing what you're doing.
Tim Washington, defensive back—has
a brown belt in Karate and is on the
verge of setting his black belt. Tim has
been taking lessons since he was 10. He
thinks it makes you agile for football.
See Football Page 12
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Choir Still
Going Strong
By Carolyn Simmons
CSUF's Black Gospel Choir is still going
strong as it moves Into its third year.
According to Terry Klmber, the choir's
vice-president, the choir was formed in
the fall of 1977 by Black students as a
way  of further   unifying   themselves.
The choir is a strong and dedicated
Christian organization that expresses the
member's belief by singing praises unto
Cod. The choir is not a show, but they
do deliver a message
Many of the choir's songs are composed
and written by its Music Director,
Micheal Creen, with the assistance of
other choir members.
The choir has two major events each
year. One is its Fall Concert and the
other is a Spring Banquet. During the
Fall Concert the choir recognizes Indi¬
viduals in the community for their in¬
volvement and contributions to the com¬
munity. The Spring Banquet focuses in
on campus toward students, faculty and
staff for their involvement In school
activities.
Each semester the choir has numerous
requests for engagements from schools,
churches, and other community organi¬
zations. Unfortunately, many of the
requests can not be accepted due to prior
commitments. The choir schedule does
not   always   coincide   with   student's
See Choir Page 12
•—This young lady
to the Intematioinal Night Show.