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Sports, September 21, 1983 ■7- 'Dogs travel a road of hard knocks By Cyndl Guerra Managing Editor Some CSUF athletes, unlike typical students, had a lot more on their minds than work, vacation and summer fun. Many were busy preparing for summer competitions. Such competitions Include: the IX Pan American Games, the World University Games and the U.S. Amatuer Tournament. Following are a few of the athletes- experiences ot such competitions. If John Erickson didn't have such an easygoing attitude about golf, then he might fed worse about just missing the Masters Tournament qualifica- Erickson, a CSUF redsUrtlng golfer this season, was swept to tbe sidelines of the Masters Tournament when Us opponent Chris Perry, made a 30-foot downhill birdie putt on tbe final hole of the quarter-finals at the U.S. Amatuer Tournament Tbe putt combined with Us par on Admittedly, Erickson said it took him a few days to put the U.S. Amatuer Tournament in perspective. "It took me a few days to fed really good about if the marketing major said of the I "I'd wake up in tbe middle of the night, dreaming of that shot. I could see it so dearly. "But the way I look at it now is, anything I did there was a bonus." And what Erickson "did" was to win three of four matches (one must win four to qualify for the Masters Tournament), which included a victory over Nathaniel Crosby. "A huge gallery, mostly rooting for Crosby, was looking on. "I was kind of the guy from nowhere wbo beat the celebrity. It (the victory) was definitely the highlight of the tournament.'' But that was tbe second match and it was a hard act to follow. "I kind of had the blahs in the third match. Beating Crosby was such a feeling of victory that the third match was kind of a letdown. "After having such a huge gallery, a normal-sized one seemed like nothing," Erickson recalled. Despite the letdown, Erickson won the third match and met up with Perry, a first team All-American for two years, in tbe fourth. "A lot of people have the attitude, | 'It's really too bad you didn't make it to tbe Masters Tournament' "But it's an honor Just to say that you played in the U.S. Amatuer. At least I know that I have the game to be playng in the masters." last game of the first round of baseball play at the Pan American Games in Caracas, Venezuela. Fox was running to first on an infield hit. As he turned to run to second, his cleat got caught on the wet ground. "I knew right then what happened. My knee Just popped. "I tried to crawl back to first but they tagged me out The trainers hdped me back to tbe dug-out" Fox, wbo was injured on a Friday, said he didn't leave the Pan Am Village until the following Tuesday. "There's a possibility of redshir- ting. If I have to I will. I won't worry about it" Fox calmly said. Fax, wbo was also named to tbe All- tournament team in Belgium after hitting better than .400 with 5 home runs last CSUF season, said he'd like to be ready for this baseball season. "But, if not then, then for the Olympics." •«*"■ ■+. "We got off the plane and saw nothing but machine guns and swords. They wouldn't let anyone get dose to us. "They didn't want anything like the John Krlckson the first playoff hole, resulted in Perry's ticket to the Masters Tournament. •*•• "It was an absolutely fantastic putt be made. If he would have missed that shot I would have been playing in the masters," said the 19-year-old Just five months after Eric Fox dedded to hang-up football and concentrate on baseball, the versatile athlete was involved in a "freak accident" which may cause him to redshirt this "It was a freak accident. I've never beard of it happening in baseball," the 20-year-old Bulldog centerfielder said. The mishap occurred during the Erie Fox "I spent most of my time walking around the village, which wasn't what we were used to. "The living conditions there just aren't up to ours. But we got used to it." Once back in Fresno, Fox had his knee scoped. He said he didn't really think his injury was very serious, since he was able to get around on crutches. "The doctor said there was a possibility of reconstruction. I woke up and it (his knee) was reconstructed." But the future of bis career this Bulldog season is unknown. Fox, who uses a wheelchair to get around, may have to redshirt. "I can't stand for more than is seconds at a time without my leg throbbing. "The doctor says therapy could take from six months to a year. Total reconstruction takes awhile. v At the Pan Am Village, where there was "nothing but guns," Hoover said two barbed wire fences surrounded the athletes' living Quarters. Not quite what one may be used to. And once out of the village and into the stadium, Hoover said things were not too much more pleasant. "People there didn't like tbe U.S. When we walked into tbe stadium, they would boo us and throw things at us. "But as a team, I think we handled lt pretty well. If we would have been a' younger team we would have fallen apart," Hoover said. "A few of us asked some natives why they didn't like us. They said it was because we (tbe U.S.) win ail the medals." As it was, the U.S. baseball team - coached by CSUF baseball coach Bob Bennett — recdved a bronze medal. Tbe team's only two losses were to Nicaragua and Cuba, tbe silver and gold medalist teams, respectively. Despite some unpleasantries. Hoover — who was selected by the New York Yankees in tbe 20th round of the June draft — said that going to South America was worth turning down the offer with the Yankees. Hoover said be hopes to play on the first Olympic baseball team and then get drafted by a "young team where I can move up." ■ about tbe game," Thompson said. "But when we met Canada, we weren't as prepared for that game as we should have been. Mentally, we were not all there." Thompson said that for himself, his John Hoover thelatunkh Olympic hostage situation •o happen. "But some of tbe gun carriers were only 16. That's too big a gun for a kid to have in his hand," said the 20-year-old Hoover. While admitting the pointing of guns and swords did not co^dtr"*ith what he had anticipated bdore attending the games, Hoover said be realizes" it was done for the safety of the athletes. <&JT~) Similar security measurwrhesaid, were taken throughout the «rd$ses' entire stay. Prior to playing in Canada's World University Games. CSUF's forward Bernard Thompson set out to accomplish three goals, two of wUch were realized. "But the one I wanted most, we just couldn't do," said the 6-foot, 6^-inch guard for the U.S. basketbaU team. I The goal Thompson was speaking of was winning the gold medal. The team, whose only loss was to host Canada, took the bronze medal instead of the sold Thompson had anticipated. S coach we had there was good, but he wasn't a disciplinarian like Coach Grant is. When a coach is a disciplinarian that causes you to think Bernard Thompson expectations were met. For the team, however, they were not Two personal achievements Thompson performed were shooting double figures and starting every game. Thompson, who shot 70 points in 7 games, was only one of two U.S. players to start in every game but the last. The U.S. team, according to 21-year-old Thompson, lacked defen- sive players. "Most just played on natural ability. But if we would have been a better defensive club, we could have done better. "We didn't have the techniques and a lot of players roalfeed this," he said. :y ^.Thompson, a CSUF forward turned " guard for the Canadian games, said the new position allowed him to dribble the ball a little more. Thompson said this will help him play better ball when the Bulldog season gets off to a start. . Stating that be tries,to Uke each day at a time, Thompson said his main concern right now is to finish school. "Of course, getting drafted and playing in the Olympics is in the back of my mind, but my first priority is to do well in school." ! CPA REVIEW COURSE A comprehensive coverage of the material needed to pass the CPA examination. TOPICS Auditing Law DATES September 24-October 15, 1983 September 24-October 12,1983 PRICE $135.00 $120.00 For information call (209) 294-2352 Center for Business Research and Service; CSUF; Fresno, CA 93740 ■* {■■■■■HHHHHHHHHHfiWttffiHrHHSHHHHHHIBHHliai world-famous GOLDS GVM for men and'Women NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE * WEIGHT TRAINING AEROBICS * BODYBUILDING TONING AND SHAPING * SUNTAN FACILITY SPORTSWEAR Help yourself to better health - COKE IN AND LET US SHOW YOU WHAT WE CAN C You'll feel better for it' 297-1008 300 W. SHAW AVE. CLOVIS SEVERAL PAYMENT PROCRArtS TO CHOOSE FROM Hours: M-F 6a. to 10p« Sat Sam to Spas Sun lOaa to 4p« Wc accept MASTERCARD and VISA Brain Food. Is your computer syntax throwing a loop in your schedule? Is getting a proper meal an exercise in quantum mechanics? Fear not. Domino's Pizza will give your bram a break as well as provide nutritious energy. We deliver made-to-order pizza in 30 minutes or less- Callus 297-1301 711 W. 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Title | 1983_09 Insight September 1983 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1983 |
Description | Weekly during the school year. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 8, 1969)-v. 29, no. 23 (May 13, 1998). Ceased with May 13, 1998, issue. Title from masthead. Merged with Daily collegian. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno Periodicals |
Contributors | California State University, Fresno Dept. of Journalism |
Coverage | October 8, 1969 – May 13, 1998 |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35mm |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 “E-image data” |
Language | eng |
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Title | Insight Sep 21 1983 p 7 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1983 |
Full-Text-Search | Sports, September 21, 1983 ■7- 'Dogs travel a road of hard knocks By Cyndl Guerra Managing Editor Some CSUF athletes, unlike typical students, had a lot more on their minds than work, vacation and summer fun. Many were busy preparing for summer competitions. Such competitions Include: the IX Pan American Games, the World University Games and the U.S. Amatuer Tournament. Following are a few of the athletes- experiences ot such competitions. If John Erickson didn't have such an easygoing attitude about golf, then he might fed worse about just missing the Masters Tournament qualifica- Erickson, a CSUF redsUrtlng golfer this season, was swept to tbe sidelines of the Masters Tournament when Us opponent Chris Perry, made a 30-foot downhill birdie putt on tbe final hole of the quarter-finals at the U.S. Amatuer Tournament Tbe putt combined with Us par on Admittedly, Erickson said it took him a few days to put the U.S. Amatuer Tournament in perspective. "It took me a few days to fed really good about if the marketing major said of the I "I'd wake up in tbe middle of the night, dreaming of that shot. I could see it so dearly. "But the way I look at it now is, anything I did there was a bonus." And what Erickson "did" was to win three of four matches (one must win four to qualify for the Masters Tournament), which included a victory over Nathaniel Crosby. "A huge gallery, mostly rooting for Crosby, was looking on. "I was kind of the guy from nowhere wbo beat the celebrity. It (the victory) was definitely the highlight of the tournament.'' But that was tbe second match and it was a hard act to follow. "I kind of had the blahs in the third match. Beating Crosby was such a feeling of victory that the third match was kind of a letdown. "After having such a huge gallery, a normal-sized one seemed like nothing," Erickson recalled. Despite the letdown, Erickson won the third match and met up with Perry, a first team All-American for two years, in tbe fourth. "A lot of people have the attitude, | 'It's really too bad you didn't make it to tbe Masters Tournament' "But it's an honor Just to say that you played in the U.S. Amatuer. At least I know that I have the game to be playng in the masters." last game of the first round of baseball play at the Pan American Games in Caracas, Venezuela. Fox was running to first on an infield hit. As he turned to run to second, his cleat got caught on the wet ground. "I knew right then what happened. My knee Just popped. "I tried to crawl back to first but they tagged me out The trainers hdped me back to tbe dug-out" Fox, wbo was injured on a Friday, said he didn't leave the Pan Am Village until the following Tuesday. "There's a possibility of redshir- ting. If I have to I will. I won't worry about it" Fox calmly said. Fax, wbo was also named to tbe All- tournament team in Belgium after hitting better than .400 with 5 home runs last CSUF season, said he'd like to be ready for this baseball season. "But, if not then, then for the Olympics." •«*"■ ■+. "We got off the plane and saw nothing but machine guns and swords. They wouldn't let anyone get dose to us. "They didn't want anything like the John Krlckson the first playoff hole, resulted in Perry's ticket to the Masters Tournament. •*•• "It was an absolutely fantastic putt be made. If he would have missed that shot I would have been playing in the masters," said the 19-year-old Just five months after Eric Fox dedded to hang-up football and concentrate on baseball, the versatile athlete was involved in a "freak accident" which may cause him to redshirt this "It was a freak accident. I've never beard of it happening in baseball," the 20-year-old Bulldog centerfielder said. The mishap occurred during the Erie Fox "I spent most of my time walking around the village, which wasn't what we were used to. "The living conditions there just aren't up to ours. But we got used to it." Once back in Fresno, Fox had his knee scoped. He said he didn't really think his injury was very serious, since he was able to get around on crutches. "The doctor said there was a possibility of reconstruction. I woke up and it (his knee) was reconstructed." But the future of bis career this Bulldog season is unknown. Fox, who uses a wheelchair to get around, may have to redshirt. "I can't stand for more than is seconds at a time without my leg throbbing. "The doctor says therapy could take from six months to a year. Total reconstruction takes awhile. v At the Pan Am Village, where there was "nothing but guns," Hoover said two barbed wire fences surrounded the athletes' living Quarters. Not quite what one may be used to. And once out of the village and into the stadium, Hoover said things were not too much more pleasant. "People there didn't like tbe U.S. When we walked into tbe stadium, they would boo us and throw things at us. "But as a team, I think we handled lt pretty well. If we would have been a' younger team we would have fallen apart," Hoover said. "A few of us asked some natives why they didn't like us. They said it was because we (tbe U.S.) win ail the medals." As it was, the U.S. baseball team - coached by CSUF baseball coach Bob Bennett — recdved a bronze medal. Tbe team's only two losses were to Nicaragua and Cuba, tbe silver and gold medalist teams, respectively. Despite some unpleasantries. Hoover — who was selected by the New York Yankees in tbe 20th round of the June draft — said that going to South America was worth turning down the offer with the Yankees. Hoover said be hopes to play on the first Olympic baseball team and then get drafted by a "young team where I can move up." ■ about tbe game," Thompson said. "But when we met Canada, we weren't as prepared for that game as we should have been. Mentally, we were not all there." Thompson said that for himself, his John Hoover thelatunkh Olympic hostage situation •o happen. "But some of tbe gun carriers were only 16. That's too big a gun for a kid to have in his hand," said the 20-year-old Hoover. While admitting the pointing of guns and swords did not co^dtr"*ith what he had anticipated bdore attending the games, Hoover said be realizes" it was done for the safety of the athletes. <&JT~) Similar security measurwrhesaid, were taken throughout the «rd$ses' entire stay. Prior to playing in Canada's World University Games. CSUF's forward Bernard Thompson set out to accomplish three goals, two of wUch were realized. "But the one I wanted most, we just couldn't do," said the 6-foot, 6^-inch guard for the U.S. basketbaU team. I The goal Thompson was speaking of was winning the gold medal. The team, whose only loss was to host Canada, took the bronze medal instead of the sold Thompson had anticipated. S coach we had there was good, but he wasn't a disciplinarian like Coach Grant is. When a coach is a disciplinarian that causes you to think Bernard Thompson expectations were met. For the team, however, they were not Two personal achievements Thompson performed were shooting double figures and starting every game. Thompson, who shot 70 points in 7 games, was only one of two U.S. players to start in every game but the last. The U.S. team, according to 21-year-old Thompson, lacked defen- sive players. "Most just played on natural ability. But if we would have been a better defensive club, we could have done better. "We didn't have the techniques and a lot of players roalfeed this," he said. :y ^.Thompson, a CSUF forward turned " guard for the Canadian games, said the new position allowed him to dribble the ball a little more. Thompson said this will help him play better ball when the Bulldog season gets off to a start. . Stating that be tries,to Uke each day at a time, Thompson said his main concern right now is to finish school. "Of course, getting drafted and playing in the Olympics is in the back of my mind, but my first priority is to do well in school." ! CPA REVIEW COURSE A comprehensive coverage of the material needed to pass the CPA examination. TOPICS Auditing Law DATES September 24-October 15, 1983 September 24-October 12,1983 PRICE $135.00 $120.00 For information call (209) 294-2352 Center for Business Research and Service; CSUF; Fresno, CA 93740 ■* {■■■■■HHHHHHHHHHfiWttffiHrHHSHHHHHHIBHHliai world-famous GOLDS GVM for men and'Women NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE * WEIGHT TRAINING AEROBICS * BODYBUILDING TONING AND SHAPING * SUNTAN FACILITY SPORTSWEAR Help yourself to better health - COKE IN AND LET US SHOW YOU WHAT WE CAN C You'll feel better for it' 297-1008 300 W. SHAW AVE. CLOVIS SEVERAL PAYMENT PROCRArtS TO CHOOSE FROM Hours: M-F 6a. to 10p« Sat Sam to Spas Sun lOaa to 4p« Wc accept MASTERCARD and VISA Brain Food. Is your computer syntax throwing a loop in your schedule? Is getting a proper meal an exercise in quantum mechanics? Fear not. Domino's Pizza will give your bram a break as well as provide nutritious energy. We deliver made-to-order pizza in 30 minutes or less- Callus 297-1301 711 W. Shaw No. 115 Our drivers carry less than $1000 Limited delivery area. S $2.00 S2.00 off any 16" , 2-item or more pizza. One coupon per pizza. Expires 10/5/83 Fast. Free Delivery $1.00 $1.00 off any size pizza. One coupon per pizza. Expires: 10/5/83 Fast. Free Delivery |