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ise IS “horticiil. outside tie arden satis, ice started i, then con- eld nearbj-, n the fields i.25 an W pounds (| 'as lagging, i be here. | larvestedi hatgowil 'e met,”]* his rnontl. garden, A end ofthen said then the receiv ;ht rows i THE BATTALION Page 15 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1979 viewpoint By MARK PATTERSON Battalion StalT Losing isn’t everything Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. — Titus Maccius Plautus There is a warped attitude prevailing on this campus vented towards Texas A&M football team. It’s time for someone to come to the aid fthis year’s Aggie team. Cease the grumbling among the masses. The general feeling among those who attended the A&M-Brigham oung game in Houston this past weekend was one of hitter disap- ointment. And justly so. It was a tough loss to witness. Butformost, the basis for the bitterness was unfounded. Most, who finessed the loss to BYU, felt they had seen the Aggies lose a game lat should have been won and won easily. That’s not the case. BYU has a good football team, with an athletic program that ranks mongthe best in the nation. The coaches who vote on the teams in Pi’s top 20 considered BYU the 20th best team in the country this eek. The Aggies have been beaten by worse. The Cougars came into the season opener as bearers of the Western thletic Conference’s championship banner, an award they’ve cap- ired or shared four of the past five years. Last season, after winning ho escaped ieWAC, BYU played in the inaugural Holiday Bowl against Navy. The season opener Saturday proved to be a good test for the Aggies; Jstarting point on their way up or down the national football ladder. A I ne-point loss is no reason to punt away the season. I But Monday morning, after the loss, students were belittling the [ggie team and coaching staff . One “fan voiced his opinion, calling for [om Wilson’s resignation. Thoughts like that prove the ignorance that most fans at this school iow towards football. In recent years, if the Aggies have been out- ored in a game, the game has been a waste? a disappointment. But the football played at Rice Stadium Saturday was quality foot- ill, no matter which team won or lost. For the fans in attendance, the ime was exciting, strategic and, most importantly, entertaining. And afs the way football was meant to be played. Coach Wilson had some things he wanted to accomplish in the 60 inuteshe had to work with Saturday. He had to see how his defensive mtsareli condary would react against a pass-oriented offense; he did. ine moitl ^ to see ^ ow ^ ie P^ a y er position changes made during the iringand fall practices, would work out; he did. And he had to see how his crop of freshmen would perform in their it college contest; he did. All he didn’t do was give Aggie fans their first win of the season in a ime that meant nothing in the Southwest Conference title chase, ikon was willing to sacrifice a little now to gain a lot in the future. “The mistakes we made Saturday night weren’t physical,’ the Wil- said. “Most were just mental breakdowns. “If we were dominated or physically beaten, I would have been [sappointed. But I saw a lot of good out there. They didn’t fly off in 18 terent directions when we got behind late in the game. ,j -Thecoach has put the game behind him. Now Wilson and the team irlpiit k ? looking forward to this week’s game with the hope of continued d football this season. And it’s time for the rest of this university to do the same. id as? ties said I evidenci ling 73 d action expected lervisor oil an Res ative unit: ud alleg) <1 jury ini /ment r applicaS ^ o families 1 lad Kenon to with the stay Spurs Open 10am-9pm Closed Sunday 693-2899 MOTHER MATURE HOME OF NUTRITION Culpepper Plaza 1605 Texas Ave. South JUICE BAR smoothiesfrozen yogurt sandwiches juices Natural Vitamins*Foods*Cosmetics United Press International SAN ANTONIO — All-star for ward Larry Kenon ended months of speculation on his future with the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, sign ing a one-year contract for a reported $350,000, considerably less than the $800,000 he sought from other teams. “I’m so happy to be back for another yearon a good team, Kenon told a news conference. ’’ There had been speculation that Kenon, who calls himself the best all-around forward in the NBA, would bolt to another club when he became a free agent last Spring. But apparently other teams did not meet his asking price because of the added complication of compensating the Spurs. “Yes, compensation was a prob lem,” Kenon said, “but sometimes things work out for the best*. The one-year contract was sig nificant because this season marks the end of the NBA compensation rule and next year free agents such as Kenon can sign with another team without fear of compensation. The only stipulation will be that the club losing a player has the right of first refusal to match any other new con tract offer by another team. Kenon now is the second highest paid Spur behind NBA scoring leader George Gervin. He averaged 22.1 points last year and led the team in rebounding with 9.8 a game. Spurs officials said all along they wanted Kenon back, but said they would go only so far in meeting his high salary demands. “We wanted Kenon back very badly,’ said general manager Bob Mass. “I feel that now we have been made whole in all our free agent deal ings.” The Spurs lost Allan Bristow, Goby Dietrick and Louie Dampier in the off season, hut replaced them with Paul Griffin, Kevin Restanj and Tate Armstrong. Bob Hope says, “Help keep Red Cross ready.” A Public Service of This Newspaper & The Advertising Council TEXAS HALL OF FAME presents THURSDAY NITE (7-12) "THE DEBONAIRES" $2/person FRIDAY NITE (7-12) "JACK GREENE AND THE RENEGADES" $5/person SATURDAY NITE (8-1) "GENE THOMAS AND THE SOMETIMES" $3/person ******************************* * * * * * * * * * * * JS * * * * * ^ * ******************************* MSC Crafts and Arts PRESENTS AN Arts and Crafts Fair September 19-20 Register NOW FOR TABLES in Room 216-MSC. For more information call 845-1515. MSC CRAFTS ARTS AND rgeJCAA investigating bet aylor recruiting national mg a mass "bounty United Press Internationa] A stariff ,'\qo— Baylor University ath Tiancladi ■- - ■ - director Jack Patterson said nderweari (j nes( | a y t j ie had beg 1 iryon the recruitment of a foot- player, but coach Grant Teaff .. , r the school had done nothing aid Joof|l n g mtal Pwl'eaffsaid he took almost a full day eniaguri. n preparation for Baylor’s Satur- _ 1°!* % me against Texas A&M to look the NCAA’s questions. Ispent the better part of a day, a important day, studying this liking to# (er < said Teaff. “There is no- sheriffs! '8 to it. ” Patterson declined comment er than to say the NCAA had ted an inquiry. But it was re- employec the a tor Sti =d the -ooms M ng on a Jerwear, s waiting) ported the probe involved NCAA regulations concerning the number of visits the Baylor coaching staff made to a certain player. “We have been asked by the NCAA to supply answers to ques tions concerning the recruitment of a student athlete,” Patterson said. “We are complying with their re quest to the best of our ability and in the most expedient manner. “We are not at liberty to give the names of the parties involved. Coach Grant Teaff is moving in all haste to clear up this matter and proceed with his primary goal of preparing his team for Saturday night’s game with Texas A&M.” MSC — OPAS “OPAS IS FOR EVERYONE” Applications are now being taken for new members for the , 79- , 80 season. Pick up application and more information at the OPAS cubicle, room 216, student pro grams office in the MSC. Applications will be taken Sept. 3-14. PRESENTS AN INSTRUMENT BUILDING WORKSHOP September 17-21, 7-9 p.m. Room 140 MSC Sign up NOW in Room 216 — MSC $5 Registration Fee Required Hughes Dulcimer Co. will demonstrate how to make dulcimers, kalimbas and more. Call 845-1515 for more information. lattalion Classifieds 845-2611 ATTENTION at MSC Town Hall Option Pass holders! Priority period to purchase tickets for The Beach Boys is Sept. 10-14. Tickets not purchased at this time will be released to the public. MSC ARTS JONAH WHO WILL BE 25 IN THE YEAR 2000 SEPT 14 8=00 $1.25 RUDDER THEATRE MSC CRAFT SHOP FALL CRAFT WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M. SEPTEMBER 17 IN THE CRAFT SHOP, MSC ROOM 032. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 845-1631. WORKSHOP DATE TIME MONDAY Macrame I October 1-22 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cake Decorating October 1-November 19 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Basketry October 1-29 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Quilting November 5-26 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Needlepoint October 1-22 Section A 6:30-7:30 p.m. Crochet October 1-22 Section A 7:30-9:00 p.m. Lapidary October 1-22 Section A 7:00-9:30 p.m. Jewelry Casting October 29-November 26 Section A 7:00-9:30 p.m. Batik October 29-December 3 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Woodshop Safety October 1-8 Section A 5:00-7:00 p.m. Woodshop Safety October 15-22 Section B 5:00-7:00 p.m. Woodshop Safety October 29-November 5 Section C 5:00-7:00 p.m. Woodshop Safety November 12-19 Section D 5:00-7:00 p.m. TUESDAY Knitting October 9-November 13 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Jewelry Construction October 2-30 Section A 7:00-10:00 p.m. Pottery October 2-November 20 Section A 7:30-9:30 p.m. China Painting October 2-November 6 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Framing & Matting October 2-23 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Framing & Matting November 6-27 Section B 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wood Carving October 2-November 6 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ukranian Egg Dyeing October 9-30 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Stained Glass October 9-November 13 Section A 7:00-9:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Macrame II October 24-November 14 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Pottery Handbuilding September 26-November 14 Section A 3:00-5:00 p.m. Pottery Handbuilding September 26-November 14 Section B 7:30-9:30 p.m. Pine Cone Wreaths October 24-November 7 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Chopping Blocks October 3-17 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Frame Weaving October 3-November 7 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Stained Glass October 3-November 7 Section B 7:00-9:30 p.m. Sun Catchers November 14-December 5 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Lathe October 24-November 14 Section A 7:00-9:30 p.m. Drawing October 3-November 14 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Watercolor October 3-November 14 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Antique Refinishing October 3-24 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. THURSDAY Macrame Hanging Tables September 27-October 18 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Macrame Hanging Tables October 25-November 15 Section B 7:00-9:00 p.m. Basketry November 1-December 6 Section B 7:00-9:00 p.m. Silkscreen October 11-November 15 Section A 7:00-9:30 p.m. Stained Glass October 11-November 15 Section C 7:00-9:30 p.m. Ceramic Wind Chimes November 29-December 13 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m. Glass Etching September 27-October 4 Section A 5:00-7:00 p.m. Glass Etching September 27-October 4 Section B 7:30-9:30 p.m. Pottery September 27-November 15 Section B 5:00-7:00 p.m. Pottery September 27-November 15 Section C 7:30-9:30 p.m. Calligraphy October 11-November 15 Section A 7:00-9:00 p.m.