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Athletes, A&M fans feel
frustration after defeats
Twenty minutes after the Houston
Cougars had limped past the Aggies in the
Astrodome 24-20, you could still feel it.
After the Cougar fans had celebrated
and the Cougar band had orchestrated, you
could still feel it.
And even after the cleansing act of a
losing yell practice, it was there — a feeling
in the air that was as thick as the red-clothed
crowds partying in the parking lot.
It was frustration — pure, simple, utter
frustration.
The Aggie student section had just suf
fered through another humiliating defeat,
and the faces in the crowd looked tired. Not
only had the Aggies lost, but the Cougar
fans had seized the opportunity to harass
and ridicule those “farmer types” with the
peculiar traditions.
It was a difficult evening if you were
wearing maroon.
And the students’ faces showed it. The
strain of yelling, standing, and giving that
extra 10 percent when the team needed it
was etched into the expressions of those stu
dents who really cared about beating the
Cougars.
There were a few who were screaming for
the Twelfth Man to keep on yelling, to not
lose faith that if everyone humped it one last
time, King Gill himself would appear from
the top of the Dome to score the winning
touchdown.
John
wagner
But nobody was listening. Everyone was
too frustrated.
And you really can’t blame them. This
year’s senior class has suffered through four
seasons of total turmoil. Drug accusations,
coaching changes, upset losses and a dismal
19-20 record, dating back to the 1979
less than 6 minutes to play. They have the
ball and are on the move. The Twelfth Man
1 is going crazy — its members can taste
another SWC victory.
But the Aggies fumble the ball and Baylor
recovers on its own 28. The Bears start a
drive that ends in the winning field goal with
22 seconds left, so Baylor snatches the game
away. The Aggies lose again.
It does no good to point fingers of blame
at anyone. Certainly the players are going
through a frustrating time also. They’re the
ones who work all week, practicing, review
ing and preparing for each game. It has to
be disappointing for them to lose.
But they have control over the game, and
the fans do not. The students can only stand
and watch as the game progresses. They’re
the ones who pay good money for tickets
and gas to follow the team around the state.
They’re the ones who are pelted with ice and
abuse.
It’s enough to depress even the most dev
out “Good Ag.”
An example: Texas A&M versus Baylor
at Waco in 1981. The Aggies are 2-0 in
Southwest Conference play, and the Aggie
student section in Baylor Stadium is packed
like so many sardine cans, with fans hoping
to help lead Texas A&M past the Bears.
And the Aggies are leading 17-16 with
So they’ll continue to be frustrated and
upset and angry when Texas A&M loses a
close one to the Cougars or blows a lead
against Baylor. That’s part of being a Texas
Aggie football fan.
But they’ll be back the next week to
scream and hope and pray that things go
well for the men in maroon.
Because that’s part of being a Texas
Aggie.
Aggies
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Volleyball team wins LSU event
The Aggie women’s volleyball team won
the Tiger Volleyball Classic at in Baton
Rouge, La., by defeating the host LSU in the
championship round Saturday.
The Aggie Ladies won the match in two
games, 15-5, 15-7 to win the title for the
second straight year.
Texas A&M defeated South Alabama 15-
2, 15-6 and Nicholls State 15-9, 15-4 to adv
ance to the finals against the Tigers.
In other weekend Texas A&M sports ac
tion, the men’s golf team placed third in the
LSU National Invitational at the Sherwood
Forest Country Club in Baton Rouge. In the
36-hole event, which was shortened by a
round because of rain, Texas won with a
total of 562 and Oral Roberts finished
second at 570.
The Aggies compiled a score of 574 to
finish third in the 14-team tourney. Oklaho
ma and Weber State tied for fourth at 578.
Paul Oglesby lead Texas A&M with
rounds of 70 and 72, while Bart Cobb
finished at 143 with rounds of 72 and 71.
Other scores include David Jones, 72-72 for
144; Danny Briggs, 74-71 for 145, and Jacky
Lee, 83-75 for 158.
Texas A&M will play in the Pan American
Invitational in Harlingen starting
Thursday.
The women’s golf team placed 1 1th in the
21-team Dick McGuire Invitational in Albu
querque, N.M., shooting rounds of 311,335
and 336 for a tourney total of 982. After
trailing only TCU after the first round, the
Aggies fell to 11th while playing in cold
weather and a wind chill factor of 15 de
grees.
Shirley Furlong led Texas A&M with
rounds of 76, 80 and 80 for a three-day total
of 236. TCU won the tournament with a
score of 947.
The Aggie Ladies will compete in the
Nancy Lopez Invitational Oct. 20-22 in Tul
sa, Okla.
Brian Joelson and Kimmo Alkio of the
men’s tennis team advanced to the semifin
als of the Texas A&M three-way tourna
ment, but Sunday’s rounds were cancelled
because of the wet weather. Freshman Van-
ne Akagi of the women’s team also won her
way into the semifinals against Wendy
Wood of Rice, but did’t play because of Sun
day’s rounds.
Dausin: “We made some bad
mistakes.”
Linebacker Bobby Strogen:
“We made too many mistakes.”
It was unanimous. Had it not
been for one penalty and one
fumble there’s a good chance
Texas A&M would have beaten
Houston. The loss was dis
appointing but the Aggies don’t
have time to sulk, Strogen said.
“We can only let it (loss) hurt
| us until tommorrow because
we’ve got to get ready for
Baylor,” he said. “I think we still
have a chance in conference. A
lot of teams are going to be upset
this year. You never know what’s
going to happen in the South
west Conference.”
Sherrill also saw some bright
spots in the loss.
“We weren’t consistent but
we moved the ball well at times,”
Sherrill said. “Kubiak played
well, but I think maybe we
should have passed more. If we
get some players in certain posi
tions, I think we have adiaK
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BREAKFAST EVERT
MORNING
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
GET READY FOR VOLLEYBALL!
Wanted: SOCCER OFFICIALS — Good pay! Flexible hours!
Meeting tonight at 6 P.M. in Room 167 E. Kyle. For
wffihrr more information contact Tom Weis, 159 E. Kyle, 845-
7826.
Wanted: VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS — No experience neces
sary! Will train! Good pay! Meeting tonight at 6 P.M.
in room 164 E. Kyle. For more information contact
Tom Reber, 159 E. Kyle, 845-7826.
The IM-REC Sports Department employs approximately 500
students each year as officials. A high standard is set and IM Staff
Members, Tom Weis and Tom Reber, do their best to instruct
officials as to the rules and techniques of officiating. Professional
attitudes and techniques are emphasized as well as the ability to
work with and for your peers.
Officiating is one of the primary components of any successful
intramural program. Each year awards are given to the Out
standing Official and Best Rookie Official in each sport as well as
to the Intramural Official of the Year. Come to the IM-REC
Sports Office today and receive more information about becom
ing an IM OFFICIAL.
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FLAG FOOTBALL — The Flag Football Playoff Schedules will
be posted by the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office after 2
P.M. today, October 11th. The Playoffs will begin on Tuesday,
October 12th. Be sure you come by and check to see when you are
playing.
VOLLEYBALL — Volleyball enthusiasts! Now is the time to get
into the action! Entries open today, October 11th and continue to
be open through Tuesday, October 19th. A $15.00 entry fee will
be collected at the time you register your team. Spike’em Ags!
SOCCER Soccer entries open today, October 11th and will
continue to be open through Tuesday, October 19th. A $15.00
entry fee must accompany all entries. Come to the IM-REC
Sports Office and get a kick out of soccer today!
BOWLING SINGLES — This is your last chance to sign up for
this event as entries will not be accepted after 5 P.M. Tuesday,
October 12th. Come by today and sign up for a day, time, ad lane
jfor the qualifying round. An entry fee will be charged as follows:
CLASS A & B — 4 games totaling $4.60 and CLASS C — 6 games
totaling $6.90.
SWIMMING — Aggie swimmers, plan ahead for the swimming
competition that will be coming soon. All entries will be taken at
the pool on the evening of your team’s preliminaries. Corps and
Fish register and swim on Monday, October 25th at 7 P.M. Men’s
and Women’s Dorm and Independent Divisions register and wim
on Tuesday, October 26th at 7 P. M. Come by the IM-REC Sports
Ofice for more information.
HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK!
We have two very special events
for you this week. On Tuesday, Oc
tober 12th at 5 P.M. at the Penber-
thy Intramural Complex the annual
PUNT, PASS and KICK CONTEST
will take place. Entries will be ac
cepted at the event site until 5 P.M.
Please remember to bring your stu
dent or recreational ID and tees.
Footballs will be furnished at the
event site.
The second event scheduled is the
IM PUTT-PUTT GOLF TOURNA
MENT on Thursday, October 14 at 6
P.M. The tournament will be held at
Pooh’s Park Amusement Center,
1907 Texas Avenue South, College
Station (across from the water tow
er). Entries will be accepted at the
event site until 6 P.M. Don’t forget
to bring your student or recreational
ID. All equipment will be available
at the tournament site. A $2.00
green fee will be collected during
registration at Pooh’s Park. See you
there!
AGGIES AT BAT
The Home Run Hitting Con
test was held on Wednesday,
September 28th. Twenty-four
men and four women entered
the event. Each contestant was
permitted ten swings at fastballs
delivered at the same level and
speed by a pitching machine.
Points were awarded for hits
landing within designated mark-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
McDonald’s® Intramural Highlights is sponsored each Monday in
the Battalion by your local McDonald’s® Restaurants at University
Drive, Manor East Mall and on Texas Avenue. Stories are pro
vided by members of the Intramural Department Staff. Photos are
by Mike Dufiy and Tom Davies.
In the Women’s Division, the
winner was Randi Reid with a
total score of seven points. Ran
di, a Civil Engineering major
from Houston won the contest
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The TAMU Women’s Rugby Team At Work
Monday, October 11th
Sports Club Association Meeting — 6:30 P. M. in room 1®
Kyle
Saturday, October 16th
TAMU WOMEN’S RUGBY TEAM VS. HOUSTON
— home all day on the Drill Field
TAMU MEN’S SOCCER TEAM VS. BAYLOR-r
11:00 A.M. on the Drill Field
Sunday, October 17th
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