SCONA MSC STUDENT CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL AFFAIRS MSC SCONA 34 PRESENTS DR. HAROLD L. HAWKINS PROFESSOR OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION ADDRESSING " THE JAPANESE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM " MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 7:00 P.M., 501 RUDDER Page 12/The Battalion/Monday, October 3, 1988 Recovery (Continued from page 9) reason. Hopefully for A&M, he and the centers can get their act together. And dare we say it — the 12th Man Kick-off Team looked less than spectacular in its season opener. Kicker Layne Talbot consistently kicked away from the dangerous Tyrone Thurman, resulting in no returns for touchdowns at the price of consistently strong field position. A&M may not be able to get away with it every week. Will these weaknesses be enough to dethrone the Aggies? Time will tell, of course, but the early season would seem to indicate not. The days of perennial national-championship contenders in the SWC are gone — everyone knows that. But it seems rare lately to even have a conference team in the Top 20. The reason is obvious: The conference is simply not that good. We got a load of PR garbage from some SWC coaches before the season about the best football in the country being in the Southwest Conference. The obvious truth is, quite frankly, embarrassing. A&M may win the SWC, but it’s not because the Aggies are world-beaters. Remember, this is the team that got shellacked in Baton Rouge, La. by a team that conceivably could lose three games in conference this year. Where’s the competition coming from then? Rice is only slightly stronger than Southern Methodist. Baylor, with two quick losses bef ore Texas Christian had scored a touchdown in conference play, has quickly silenced the doubters about the Bears’ incompetence. TCU is’well on its way to solidifying its stranglehold on the George Steinbrenner Memorial We-Waste-More-Talent-Than-Most- Teams-Ever-See Award. Jim Wacker may be spending next spring training as the outside linebacker coach under Gerry Faust at the University of Akron. lech obviously has the arsenal to cause problems for practically everybody. But let's!* it: A 50-15 loss is no accident. At least the had a plethora of turnovers to take the blamefc their fiasco at Oklahoma State. Texas has a lot of talent, but the Longhorn secondary is appallingly impotent. The school record for passing yardage yielded already has been broken twice this year — most recently!)) Division 1-AA North Texas, for crying out loui Could the Horns possibly ground Air Tolliver when it barely got past Rice? T hat leaves Arkansas and Houston —both largely untested. There is no reason to start questioning consensus preseason opinionsoni basis of wins over perennial powers Louisiana Tech and the University of the Pacific. The Hi* have no passing, and the Coogs have nodefen# Proof to the contrary is still to be seen. Vo ■■■ INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS sponsored by m McDonald’s J| ■ £. Breakfast Every Morning • 5 locations • Drive Thru Post Oak Mall • Hwy 21 Manor East Mall • University Dr. Texas Ave. at S.W. Parkway FOOTNOTES • OFFICIALS MEETING FOR VOLLEYBALL: MONDAY, OCT. 3. AT 6:00 PM IN 267 G. ROLLIE WHITE. • PLAY BEGINS FOR RACQUETBALL DOUBLESTUESDAY, OCT. 4 • SPORTS CLUB MEETING: TUESDAY, OCT. 4, AT 7:00 PM IN 1 67 READ. • WEIGHTLIFTING CONTEST: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5, AT 6:00 PM. • RESIDENCE HALL REP. MEETING: THURSDAY, OCT 6, 6:00 PM, 1 64 READ. • TENNIS SINGLES AND GOLF DOUBLES POSTED: 1:00 PM FRI, OCT 7, 1 59 READ • 16" SOFTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULES POSTED: MON, OCT 10, AT 10:00 AM. • FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULES POSTED MON, OCT 17, AT 10:00 AM. ALL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS BILLIARD DOUBLES Co Rec Emma Goodman and Chris Koperniak 5-0 Women's Lori Gongora and Shellly Pappas 5 - 0 Men's Howard Brodale and Rodger Wang 8-0 LONG DRIVE Men's Michael Halsford 282.5 yards. Women's Cathy Borski 195 yards SPORTS CLUB ACTION Rugby defeated Bay Area winning their first Cup Match of the season. Side A won by the score of 25 - 0 with James Goodman scoring 2, Kenny Evans scoring 1 and Kevin Kuehn scoring 1 of 2 points on a penalty kick. Side B won by the score of 4 - 0 with Rob Cambell scoring once. Women's Rugby will be playing Sunday October 9, from 11:00 AM till 3:00 PM on the East Campus Field. Lacross will have its Alumni game Saturday, October 8, at 11:00 AM on the Drill Field. Men's Soccerwill take on Sam Houston Wednsday, Octobers, at 5:00 PM in Southwood Valley. They will also be in action Saturday, October 8, at 1:00 PM against The University of Houston, and Sunday at 1:00 against Rice on the East Campus Field. T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST Entries are being accepted for the Third Annual T-shirt Design Contest. This contest is held to determine an All- University T-shirt design for the 1989-90 school year. All entries must be received no later than 5:30 PM, Tue, Mar 21. All entries must be 12" by 12", black ink on white paper and should include the words "Intramural Champion 89-90” or “All-University Champion 89-90”. It is also recommended that "Texas A&M” or the block ATM be included in the de sign. Entries will be judged by a panel of students, faculty and staff with the entry best depicting Intramural-Recrea tional Sports All-University Champions being declared the winner. The winner will be notified April 17 and will receive $50.00 TAMU-OUTDOORS KAYAK ROLL INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS Learn the mechanics of the eskimo roll! Experienced guides will be on hand to instruct and assist you in sessions at the Outdoor Pool. The $8.00 ($10.00 non A&M) fee covers in struction, kayak rental and pool time. Limited to 10 par ticipants. For more infor mation, contact Patsy Gre iner at 845-7826. DATE: Oct. 6, 6:15-8:30 PM REGISTRATION: Sept. 19- Oct 3. DA TE Oct. 11, 6:15-8:30 PM REGISTRA TION: Sept. 26-Oct. 10. DATE: Oct. 20, 6:15- 8:30 PM. REGISTRA TION Oct 3-17. ACKNOWLEGEMENTS: McDonald's Intramural Highlights is sponsored in the Battalion by your local McDonald's Restaurant at University Drive, Manor East Mall, Hwy 21, Texas Ave. at SW Parkway and Post Oak Mall. Stories are by Steve Harding, graphics are by Paul Irwin and photos are by Mark Figart and Sarah Cowan. IM GAMEPLAN ENTRIES OPEN: SEPT. 26 ENTRIES CLOSE: OCT 4 WEIGHTLIFTING CONTEST Entry Fee: Free!! Matches Begin: Wednesday, Octobers. Eligibility: All TAMU students, faculty, staff and spouses if they meet the requirements in the Intramural-Recrea tional Sports Handbook/Calendar. TENNIS SINGLES Play Begins: Tuesday, October 11. Eligibility: All TAMU students, faculty, staff and spouses may enter if they meet the eligibility require ments in the Intramural-Recreational Calendar/ Handbook. Divisions: Men's and Women’s Inde pendent, Men’s and Women’s Residence Hall. GOLF DOUBLES Qualifying Round: BeginsSus day, October 9 and will last till Tuesday, Octoberi Those advancing to the play-offs will haveunj Monday, October 24 to complete the nextro play. Second round opponents will be assigned!! Wednesday, October 12. Green Fees: Qualify roundfeeswill be paid atthetimeof registration.Pty off fees will be paid at the clubhouse atthelimel play. Eligibility: All TAMU students, faculty,statist their spouses, if they meet the eligibility requireoiedi| in \be 'mlicimuTa'! Calendar. H< ENTRIES OPEN: OCT. 3 ENTRIES CLOSE: OCT 11 FIELD GOAL KICKING Entry Fee: FREE!! Contest Held: Wednesday, October 12, at 7 PM, Kyle Field. Format: Participants will attempt a kick at every distance beginning at the 20 yard line for men and 5 yard li ne for women and increasing at intervals of five yards. Divisions: Men’s and Women’s. Awards: Will be given in both Men’s and Women’s divisions for longest field goal and total yardage. (Longest field goal winner is not eligible for total yardage award.) Equipment: Official balls will be furnished by the IM-REC Sports Department. You must furnish your own kicking tee.No tee may elevate the balls lowest point more than two inches above the ground. PRESEASON VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT En try Fee: $5.00 per team. Divisions: Men’s A, B and C. Co-Rec A and B and Women’s open. Play Begins: Thursday, October 15. Location: Read Building Awards: No awards will be given. Eligibility: One restricted player per team, must play Class A. VOLLEYBALL Entry Fee: $25.00 per team. Play Begins: Monday, October 17. Rules: USVBA Rules with Intramural exceptions. Copies are available in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Building. Divisions: Corps, Fish, Men’s & Women's Residence Hall, Men’s & Women's Independent Fraternity, and Co-Rec. Classes: A, B, Cod Competition: Round robin league play inclassesAJ C and D with all teams qualifying fora singleelim tion playoff tournament. TRACK & FIELD Divisions: Corp, Fish, Men's Res dence Hall, Men's Independent, Women’s Resident Hall, Women’s Independent. Track Events: lOO 1 Low Hurdles, 800 M Relay, 400 M Dash, 1600MRu 200 M Dash, 800 M Dash, 1600 M Relay,andMaste Mile. Field Events: High Jump, Softball Throw,Los Jump and Shot Put: (Men, 12LB.; Women, InlUIMINIOINKOl EVEWYS Corps & Fish Preflitinaiij Sunday, October 23, 2:00 PM. DIVISIONAL^ Coip Fish, Men's Residence Hall, Men's Independe; Women’s Residence Hall, Women's Independe: Sunday, October 23, 2:00 PM. ALL FINALS WENDSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 5 FOUL® EWEMTS DIVISIONALS Corps &Fisb:Si’ day, October 16, noon. DIVISIONALS Men'sRes well dence Hall, Men's Independence, Women's dence Hall, Women’s Independent: Sunday,Oc 23, noon. ALL UNIVERSITY FINALS: WEDNESDAI tr()I OCTOBER 26, 5:00 PM. THANKS TO GENERAL MOTORS: General Motors is sponsoring the CoRec Class B tournamentsii Intramural Program. All Class B CoRec Champions will receive a General Motors T-shirts. We appreciative of General Motors support of the Intramural-Recreational Sports Program. w parti an li said, if hr aboi | s l war Unit And dav “1 joici una anoi 5 U Am Hoi wek sion into OFFICIALS WANTED VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS WANTED Students interested in officiating as a part-time jotL ve , should plan to attend the orientation meeting scheduled for Monday, October 3,6PM, G. Rollie White. The second meeting for Volleyball is Wednesday, Octobers, 7Pf ' G. Rollie White. Excellent working conditions, training program and flexible (Experience not necessary.) For more information, stop by the Intramural Otfice,Ro: 159 Read Building, or phone 845-7826. CLIMBING CLASS Join us at The Rock for an introduction to the thrills of Rock Climbing. Experi enced guides will teach a variety of climbing tech niques and safety sys tems. Spend the weekend testing your skills. The $30 ($35 non A&M fee for this adventure includes rental of group camping equipment, climbing equipment, camping per mits and experienced in struction. The trip is of fered to beginning and intermediate climbers and is limited to 10 partici pants. Sign-up in the In tramural-Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read. For more information, please call Patsy at 845- 7826. UP COMING EVENTS a 41 * IP Ik Q © IK ! USI ® & LIL [PQ©Kki©^ILL 4 4 Students of Puryearand Hobby Halls recently teamed up to learn more aboutea: 1 other and about the exciting programs offered by TAMU Outdoors. Patsy Greiner, Assistant Director Outdoor Recreation, provided at the request an informal, yet informative, program to increase awareness of just a small of the fun and challenging activities offered by TAMU Intramural-Recreational Sports, Mike Kincaid, resident director for Puryear, was pleased with the results oftheefM “It gave us a chance to really see how the things we hear about and read newspaper,” he said. “Now that we know first-hand what the school offers, wearealtf more likely to take advantage of it.”