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Western Carolinian Volume 64 (65) Number 07

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  • i4he-.is3i3s.Ai-* SPORTS September 29,1999 Catamount OFF'ense a Commentary by Mike Poston Staff Writer JOHNSON CITY, Tenn - Help! Call the police. Call the National Guard! Call the post office! The post office? Yes, the post office. I think the endzone might have moved without leaving a forwarding address, so the post office could be the only agency that can help the Cats' offense. For the last two games, the offense has only been able to muster up 20 points; 10 against Maryland, the only 10 to be scored against the Terps, and 10 against the ETSU. The problem in both contests was that the other teams scored a lot more: 69 more points to be precise. If games were won or lost by looking at the stat sheet, then WCU would have beaten the Bucs this past Saturday—but games are won by the team that scores the most points. Western Carolina has failed to be that team for two straight weeks. In the game against ETSU, the offense could move the ball, but couldn't seem to find the end zone. The exception came late in the fourth quarter—too bad the Cats were down 38-3 at the time. Yet, that game did have some great offensive plays, most of which were by ETSU. The Bucs' receivers must have eaten their "Wheaties" before the game, because our defensive backs could not defend against them. There! At least one good comment about offenses. I must confess that I missed the one spectacular play by the Catamount offense. It was late in the fourth quarter, when Jeremy Carter apparently made a diving catch to set up Brad Hoover's touchdown. I was in the car heading home when I heard it over the radio. That's just my luck: the one great play and I'm listening to it on the radio. Oh well... at least I got home earlier. Despite the numbers, the passing and running game had equally poor performances when it counted. The Catamount offense would better be described as the "OFF"-ense. For all the disappointment last week, we can gain a great deal of insight. The Cats are going to have to find that fire they had last year, because it appears to be gone. They are also going to have to find the endzone—with or without the help of the post office. I gained an important insight, as well. Be careful when picking Western Carolina in the "Pigskin Picks" when you are in a three-way tie for first. Must be Butter ...Volleyball on a Roll by Daniel Hooker Sports Editor It seems that the Western Carolina University women's volleyball team is finally getting things together. After dropping their first five matches of the year, and seven of their first nine, head coach Michelle Hansen has the Lady Cats in a groove. The roll continued this past Sunday, as the Lady Cats swept the Georgia Southern Lady Eagles 3-1(15- wrTT , 8, 15-1, 15-10) in a vvv~u ± total team effort. Ga. Sou. 0 WCU has won three of their last four matches, including winning six straight games, improving their record to 5-8 overall, but more importantly, 3-1 in the Southern Conference. "We played well," commented head coach Michelle Hansen. "We played with confidence. We passed well, served well, hit well, and communicated well. I liked the confidence and the attitudes." WCU was led by senior Ramsey Herron with a season-high .579 attack percentage. In 19 attempts, she only committed one error and had 12 kills. She also added six block assists and three service aces. "Ramsey did a great job. That's the sort of performance I'm looking for out of her," stated Hansen. Sophomore Christy Attebery added a .294 attack percentage, including a team- high 16 kills. "Atty" is ranked fourth in the nation in kills per game with 5.66. She is also noted in the 30 kill club when she recorded 40 kills in a 3-0 win over UNC Greensboro last week, earning her Southern Conference Player-of-the-Week honors. She also currently leads the team with kills on the season and in digs with 147 (3.43 per game). The outside hitter also leads the conference in kills per game, followed by Ramsey Herron. Herron marks a 4.00 kills per game average. Hansen felt that setter Bri Milan-Williams had "one of her better matches." Milan-Williams had 28 set assists, four digs, four kills, and a block. "Bri had some great dumps. She made some great decisions and her leadership was great," explained Hansen. The Lady Cats fell behind 2-6 in the first game, but went on a 13-2 rally to take the 1 -0 advantage. WCU was one point and one service error away from running the table on the Lady Eagles in game two, winning 15-1. They battled in the third before winning 15-10. Western travels to Chattanooga, Tenn. tonight to tangle with the Lady Mocs. For the past two seasons, the Lady Cats and Mocs have battled for the Southern Conference championship. Hansen feels confident going into this match. "This is the first time that we go to their place first, and that might help. If we can photo by Mark Haskett/OPI Southern Conference Player-of-the-Week Christy Attebery is ranked fourth in the nation in kills per game with 5.66. attack with the same intensity and confidence as we did at Georgia Southern, and keep our composure and keep battling each and every rally, it is anybody's match." The Lady Cats return home Monday, October 4, when Furman University's Lady Palladins invade the Ramsey Center. Join the Chihuahua Team! Faco Bell is looking for a few good men and women to fill leadership positions in our restaurants. * Assistant Managers * vShift Managers * Crew Members We have a variety of full and part time positions, one of which will fit into your school schedule. we provide: " Management opportunities with vacations and benefits Comprehensive training *Team Environment *Employee Meals * Free Uniforms * Flexible Hours To set up an interview, please call: 1-800-384-8226 mailbox extension:896-5632 or fax a resume: 828-926-4381
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