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111 I 11 I I i i i > I I I ! i i I I r l ) i i ■ ■ i!li 18 WESTERN CAROLINIAN SPORTS December8,1999 Football Ends as it Began in Between? Well... You Decide by Mike Poston Staff Writer In the beginning and at the end, the Catamounts looked like the team we talked about in August. However, the middle is what everyone will remember. This season was supposed to end with the Cats in the playoffs for the first time since 1983. They ended up in the self-proclaimed "Floyd Bowl" against The Citadel. Despite the seemingly disappointing season there were some bright spots. Two words: Josh Jones. He was the only member ofthe Catamount team to be named first team All-Conference. He also set a team and conference record with six field goals against Samford. The best example of improvement was the offensive line. The offensive line began the season with a couple starters from last year's squad. They ended the season with a whole different line. They were young and inexperienced. Don't expect teams to be as lucky next year. And who could ever forget another brilliant year by Brad Hoover. Despite passing kidney stones, he continued to play the rest of the season and still managed to pass the 1,000- yard mark for the season. Here is the breakdown, at least as I see it. Quarterback: Shawn Snyder didn't have the year that some might have expected. He played in all 11 games and completed 175 of 311 passes for 2180 yards with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His decisions could be questioned at times and there was a lack ofthe big plays that were expected. The bottom line: If the Cats had a winning season, Snyder's performance wouldn't be a discussion point. But that's in a perfect world. Running Back: Hoover. Is there any else to say? Actually yes there is. Hoover once again proved that he could be effective running the ball, but what about the year that Darius Hooks and Walter Gary had. These three players gave Western Carolina a solid ground game. Hoover's season has already been mentioned, so let's talk about Hooks. He primarily entered the game in third down situations and to give Hoover a rest. He gained 408 yards on 82 carries and scored four touchdowns. He also had 263 yards receiving for the Cats. He provided a different type of game for the Cats. He gave them speed at the running back and it proved useful on many occasions. Gary had a break-though year. He might be one ofthe most improved players form last year's squad. He's that good. He gained 166 yards on 34 carries and scored two touchdowns as a fullback. You might see him next year carrying the ball attempting to fill the big shoes Hoover leaves behind. Wide Receiver: This might be one of the most talented group of receivers in the confer ence. Despite injuries to both Aaron Wright and Lamont Williams they collectively had a solid year catching the ball. Wright finished the season after suffering a season ending knee injury. He had 20 receptions for 322 yards and two touchdowns in his eight games. Williams had 34 receptions for 358 yards and two touchdowns. He also returned punts for the Catamounts. This year gave way to younger players like Banks and Jeremy Carter. Banks' accomplishments have already been noted, but Carter also had a solid year as a redshirt freshman. He caught 212 passes for 263 yards. Look for both Banks and Carter to be even better next year. And don't forget about Wright, who will be returning for his senior year with the Cats. Offensive Line: Who are these guys? That would be a suitable question for this year's offensive line. As it was mentioned above, these guys did a hell of a job in light of gaining their first start in the middle ofthe season. This year might be asking who are these guys. Next year, opposing teams will be asking how can we get around these guys. These guys are physical and strong. These guys will be good, maybe even better. Defensive Line: They were one ofthe best in the conference. Anthony Jenkins lead the way for the D-line and the defense as a whole. He had 73 total tackles, two sacks and hurried the quarterback 12 times. Jeff Chambers also helped anchor the D- line with 55 tackles and one fumble recovery. Ryan Lawrence had a solid season with 42 total tackles. Andre Miller had a solid season with 30 total tackles, a sack, and two fumble recoveries. Linebacker: Cedric Crudup lead the linebacking corps with 59 tackles and three interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Corey Jackson also helped to anchor the Linebacker corps. He had 58 total tackles, ands he played several games with a cast on his arm. Antonio Ponder was a great addition to the linebacker position. He played in eight games and had 41 total tackles. He will be one of the best linebackers in the conference before he leaves Cullowhee. Secondary: The secondary had their share of problems this year, but despite those problems, had a decent season and have a lot of promise for the future. Jerrod Boone lead the secondary in tackles with 56 total tackles. Justin Fryer, who is new to the defense this year, had 53 tackles, one sack, and an interception. Fryer is a hard hitter and as he gains experience he will be a great player. Another newcomer to the defense, by way of Virginia Tech, is Lorenzo Ferguson. He is another hard hitter who will improve the secondary in the future. Special Teams: Once again the special teams were pretty special. Jones is the name that stands out among others, for a minute or photo courtesy OPI Jeff Chambers returns a fumble against VMI, one ofthe Catamounts' three wins this year. so. But don't forget punter David Hill. Hill had a great year and filled the shoes that Ken Hinsley left behind. Hill had 65 punts for 2716 and a 41.8 average. He landed 12 punts inside the 20 yard line and never had a punt blocked. Jones had a great season. He made 13 of 16 field goals which gave him an 81.3 percentage. That includes the his great game against Samford. Michael Banks led the punt returners with 109 yards on 5 punts and one touchdown. He also had 15 kick off returns for 301 yards. Aaron Wright led the kick returners with 442 yards on 22 returns. This year's team went through some growing pains. They had a number of set backs and injuries that didn't help their cause. Despite that, they managed to end the season with a win, and that will help ease the pain of a season that was less than what was expected. The bright side to this gloomy season is the Cats gave a lot of young players some great game situation experience. I might be overly optimistic when it comes to WCU football, but I would hate to face this team next year. I also realize that although this year was not the year ofthe Catamount, there's always next year, and I am not too proud to admit I was a year off in my prediction. STUDY ABROAD Office of International Programs and Services Yes! You Can Afford to Study Abroad! For little more than the cost of attending WCU, you can earn credit toward your degree in any of the following countries: -Australia -France -Finland -Mexico -Germany -The Netherlands -UK -and many more For more information about deadlines contact: Office of International Programs and Services 106 Bird Bidding Phone: 227-7494 or 227-3440 E-mail: lmwaniki@wcu.edu Check our website: www.wcu.edu/ips

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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.
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  - Date original: 1999-12-08
  - Date digitized: 2020-02-06
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  - Dimension: 14" x 11.25"
  - Pages: 20 pages
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
  - Cullowhee (N.C.)
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