Western Carolina University WCU University of North Carolina Asheville UNCA

Southern Appalachian Digital Collections

Are you looking for…

Subject

Cherokee Traditions (346)
Creator

Cherokee Baskets (340)
Source

Cherokee Women (187)
Location

Cherokee Indians (152)
Subject

Cherokee Language Program (23)
Creator

Cherokee Indian Fair Association (16)

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

items 4 of 20 items

Copyright Download

Item 1 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_01

Item 2 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_02

Item 3 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_03

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_04

Item 5 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_05

Item 6 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_06

Item 7 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_07

Item 8 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_08

Item 9 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_09

Item 10 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_10

Item 11 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_11

Item 12 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_12

Item 13 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_13

Item 14 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_14

Item 15 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_15

Item 16 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_16

Item 17 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_17

Item 18 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_18

Item 19 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_19

Item 20 - Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 15

HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_20

Item

Details
- Format
  - Publications (documents)
- Type
  - Text
- Source institution
  - Western Carolina University
- Identifier
  - HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15_04
Transcript

sports WCU recruitment considered one of finest ever Freshmen playing a key role The general assumption was that WCU had one of its finest recruiting seasons ever last year. Coach Steve Cottrell and his assistants gathered in four All-State high school performers and a non-scholarship all-conferenced player. So far, only four games into the 78-79 season, the young recruits are not disappointing anyone. They have helped the Cats to a 3-1 record, the best WCU beginning since 1970-71. Greg Dennis, the 6'2" wing from Fairfax, Va. is second in scoring with a 12.3 average, while 6'7" Eric Taylor out of Lenox High, is second in both scoring and rebounding with 12.0 average and 37 rebounds. Both have started since the opening game. Valuable contributions have come from the Western NC Player of the Year (1978) Kevin Young with 13 minutes a game, a 4.0 scoring average and some sparkplug, hustling play. Eric Young, the 6'8" post player from South Charleston, WVa. has seen action in two games showing promise, as had walk-on wing Bryant Pagan of Asheville High. Collectively the five freshmen have played 280 minutes, shot 47 field goals, held close to a .500 shooting percentage, hit 28 of 34 from the foul line, grabbed 50 rebounds, scored 122 points and added a 30.3 point contribution to the WCU attack. Coach Cottrell said earlier this season that, "How quickly these recruits mature and the playing time we can count on from them is the key to our success." They have been learning quickly and helping tremendously the progress of the team. They by no means have it completely mastered yet but they have begun the process. GREG DENNIS: At.6'2" 180 pounds. Greg was one of the most highly recruited high school prospects sought after by the Cats. He is an excellent student and was an All-Metro (Washington, DC) performer his senior year at Robinson High and MVP in his district and regional tournaments. (Robinson won the State Championships last year). He's shooting .432 from the floor on 19 of 44 shots. However, Greg believes that WCU has yet to show their potential. "We haven't really played as good as we can yet, and I've really been playing tight. I guess I don't want to make the coaches mad. I really didn't expect to play as much as I am, but I'm happy to help the team." He has already proven to be one of the toughest young players on the club and one of the most determined. His best game was Friday night's 78-70 win over Maryville. He hit for 20 points, five rebounds, and played fine defense against the Scots' topscoring guard Wayne Emme. His goal is to help the Cats to a SC Championship. BRYANT PAGAN: Bryant is 6'3" 175 pounds and fits the mold of the running forward position. He was an All-Western North Carolina selection last year averaging a solid 16 points and six rebounds. Not only that but Bryant scored 25 points in the Blue-White all star game winning the MVP honor for the game. He is probably the nicest surprise of the preseason—he's not on scholarship—but should see lots of action during the season. Bryant wants to major in psychology because, as he says, "It deals mainly with the mind, and has to do with solving problems. The mind amazes me...how mysterious it is." There is nothing mysterious about Bryant's goal at WCU. "The biggest thing is making good grades and playing well in college. I also want to be on a winning team—I've not been on one since the ninth grade. We are going to do better than last year's team." Bryant also appreciates his reserve role saying, "It's the second string that makes the first." gk \m ERIC TAYLOR: Eric, 6'7" 190 pounds, may well have been Western's top prize. He was a prep All-America at Lenox (Mass.) High scoring 29 points and 21 rebounds per game. He was MVP in the C'onnecticutt/Massaehuset- ts high school all-star game. He had 23 points and 10 rebounds in the season opener against Baptist College—doing it in 21 minutes of playing time. But he is not taking easy on past laurels or games. "I'm not satisfied with my play—I don't think I've found my potential, but I want to help the team go just as r'ar as we can." He finds no real extra pressure on him now either on the court or off. "No way, when the ball goes up it's do or die and I don't worry about anything but that." Eric plans to major in recreation at Western. ERIC YOUNG: Eric is 6'8" 190 pounds, end graduated from South Charleston, >jP«»!5:«5 ' vi awi nn^i f?WMM a i w wq Forest Hills Motor Lodge, Forest Hills, Cullowhee, N.C. Within sight of WCU campus. Some units with kitchenettes. Commercial and winter rates. Free golf, tennis and swimming. Restaurant open six nights. Winter rates, Si 2 single, $16 double. Call 293-5442. WVA with'a 20 point, 12 rebound per game average with a .640 shooting percentage. He was a first team All-West Virginia selection and was heavily recruited by several schools. Coming off the bench, Eric has averaged three points and three rebounds. He figures that his biggest adjustment to college has been coping with the added pressures and responsibility. "The responsibilities are the biggest thing. You know, making yourself go to class and doing the things you have to do. It's tough." Eric would like to major in commercial art at WCU and chose the school because of the close-knit atmosphere of the players. "Lots of schools I visited last year didn't seem as unified as this one—I really like the closeness here." IT.44'&1fTr.14?:.''&»'&*t'&4ttt'&4tt'?:itt''&»^"^^*^^^ KEVIN YOUNG: The 6'2" 165 point guard from Hendersonville was WNC player of the year and was heavily recruited by UNC and Clemson. He averaged 22 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists at Hendersonville High. Many feel he has the potential to be one of Western's finest backcourt- men ever. Kevin has spelled starter Larry Caldwell well, coming in with six points against Carson-Newman to spark the team to a 73-55 win. He has adjusted well to the system at WCU partly because it is much the same as used at his high school team. "I just try to take what the situtation gives me." he says of his hustling court play. "Sometimes I'll take the shot or pass it off, I just try to do what I need to do." He believes the physical aspect of the game to be the biggest difference to him. He has not let the pressure of being so highly publicized a prospect t'other him. "I didn't let it bother me, all I want to do is to help us win the conference. Nobody thinks we can but I've been on clubs no one thought would win on before." These five freshmen are the nucleus of the great future for WCU basketball. I hey just have to keep playing and improving, gradually learning the college game. The real test will come in this weekend's Florida Citrus Tourney and the rest of the schedule. Regardless of how well the team does they have the foundation of a good team at WCU. 1 hey represent the potential and future tor WCU and in all ways thev represent dwell. r

Object

Description

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
Details
- Creator
  - Western Carolina University
- Format
  - Publications (documents)
- Type
  - Text
- Date
  - Date original: 1978-12-07
  - Date digitized: 2018-08-27
- Extent
  - Dimension: 22" x 16"
  - Pages: 20 pages
- Subject - Topic
- Location
  - Jackson County (N.C.)
  - Cullowhee (N.C.)
- Source institution
  - Western Carolina University
- Source Collection
  - WCU Students Newspapers Collection
- Identifier
  - HL_WesternCarolinian_1978-12-07_Vol44_No15
- Repository
  - Western Carolina University Hunter Library

For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser.