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Page 8B The Battalion Monday, August 28,1989 12th Man veterans get ready, but help the fish when you can By Robbie Scichili Of The Battalion Staff Well Ags, here we go again. Another football season filled with f un and frolic. (I just love alliteration!) Yes, our Aggies will begin their quest for yet another Southwest Conference title and their fourth trip to Le Bowl de Cotton in five years. That’s quatro en cinco for those of you who no habla. But before the Ags can reach this peak, they have to make it through the regular season. And it’s our job to make sure that they do. You veterans of Aggie football know what our job is as the 12th Man. But you fish need to listen up because you need to be aware of your responsibilities. A few tips for midnight yell practice: • Don’t ask what time it starts. • Don’t lean too far forward or too far backward on the bleachers. Yes, they are alive and will throw you off. • Learn the appropriate time to use the term, “get grody!” Hint: during the “grod stories.” • “Uncover” means take your hat off. Learn it. Love it. Live it. Do it. • Don’t try to count how many pushups the juniors in the Corps of Cadets are doing. I’ll save you the trouble — it’s 91. As for the football game itself, make sure you dress appropriately for the weather. It’s hot out there. Bring plenty of money for drinks. Rumor has it that they are still under $ 10. What a bargain. Remember fish, you get the third deck seats. They are the most important seats. Stand with pride. Ticket books are merely a memory. Getting tickets should be a fun and educational adventure for us all. Our lives are on our ID now. As for what to look for on the field, get ready for quality football at Kyle Field. The keys to winning a SWC championship are quality players and a hungry attitude. A&M has both this year. Everyone expects Darren Lewis to carry the offense this year. He has been mentioned as a Heisman Trophy candidate and has some pressure on him because of it. But Lewis isn’t the key player that needs to have a good season for the Aggies to do well. Lance Pavlas is. Pavlas will most likely start for the Aggies this season. Bucky Richardson is still hurt and Pavlas does have experience. Pavlas has the arm and is not a bad option quarterback. Look for Lewis’ running game to benefit from the passing attack because defenses will not know what in Rhode Island. (Why Rhode Island not? It sounds good.) to expect. Defensively, the Aggies should be aggressive as ever. Head Coach R.C. iloci Being loud and supportive also malt!? A&M look good on the tube. TheAps several times on ESPN this seasons a CBS nationally televised game with Arkansas on Friday after turkey day. Slocum’s defensive philosophy should continue to be successful against opposing teams. The terms Aaron Wallace and All- American go hand in hand. Look for him to spark the defense and provide leadership for the team. Yes, the “Wrecking Crew” is alive and well. Bonfire will blaze a week late thisya but it’s flame will be as bright as usual Again, for anyone who has lost count,sj be 6 in a row over Texas on December! 0 So whoop it up, Army. Fish, make sure you yell extra loud so that they can hear you In my book, if the 12th Manisasloa usual, the Ags should be on theirwavn Dallas in January. Why should youbeb me? Maybe because I look like Richie Cunningham. Besides, the Opieloot By J' INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS sponsored by McDonald’s | r Breakfast Every Morning • 5 locations • Drive Thru Post Oak Mall • Hwy 21 Manor East Mall • University Dr. Texas Ave. at S.W. Parkway Recreational Sports REC FEST to be held Aug 30-31 |ach The Department of Recreational Sports will be holding a Rec Fest on Wednesday and Thursday, August 30-31 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Rudder Fountain. This activity is being used to usher out the old name of the department, Intramural-Recreational Sports, and usher in the new name, The Depart ment of Recreational Sports. The different areas of the Department will be rep resented as well as nine teen of the sport clubs. These areas include: Intra mural Sports, Intramural Officiating, TAMU Outdoors, Sport Clubs and Recreational Services. Koozies, keychains, cups and bal loons will be given away. Sport clubs that will be taking part in the Rec Fest are: Badminton, Bowling, Cycling, Fencing, Gymnas tics, Handball, Judo, Moo Duk Kwan, Polo, Roadrunners, Sailing Team, Women's Soccer, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Men's Volleyball, Water Polo, and Wrestling. There will be a meeting for Sport Club Representatives on Tuesday, August 29,1989 at 7 p.m. in 167 Read Building. Each club should plan to have a representative attend. The following clubs will be active this semester: Entries Open: Aug. 28 Entries Close: Sept.5 Information about the differ ent programs of the Depart ment of Recreational Sports will be available as well as games and displays of vari ous equipment. The Gymnas tics Club and Moo Duk Kwan Club are tentatively sched uled to put on demonstra tions. Archery Badminton Bowling Boxing Cycling Fencing Field Hockey Gymnastics Handball Judo Lacrosse Moo Duk Kwan Pistol Polo Racquetball Roadrunners Rodeo Rugby, Men Rugby, Women Sailing Team Soccer, Men Soccer, Women Trap & Skeet Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball, Men Volleyball, Women Water Polo Waterski Weightlifting Wrestling Table Tennis Singles: Entry Fee: Free! Play Begins: Tuesday, Sep tember 12. Schedu/es/Schedules will be posted after 1 PM, Friday, Sep tember 8 on the bulletin boards out side the Recreational Sports Office. D/V/s/ons;Men’s and Women’s Resi dence Hall and Men’s and Women’s Independent. TournamentStMXi Class A, B and C - Single eliminati tournament. Equipment.PMK balls may be checked out from supervisor on duty, but participa- are encouraged to supply then paddles. A wards/Awardswillbfig; to All-University Champions in A, B & C. Entries Open: Sept. 4 Entries Close: Sept. 12 For more information about the Rec Fest or any activities of the Depart ment of Recreational Sports, please call 845-7826. If you are interested in finding out more information about a club, please come by the Department of Recreational Sports, 159 Read Building, or call 845-7826, after Tuesday, August 29 for the name and phone number of the current club contact person. Exercise Classes Acknowledgements: 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 P. J. Miller, graphics are by Paul Irwin and photographs are by Rec Sports staff photographers. The Department of Recreational Sports will be offering exercise classes once again this year. Classes are taught by the Waist Basket and are held in dance rooms on campus. Classes will be offered for beginners and interme diates and will be held during the noon hour and after 5 p.m. For more information, call Paula Opal at 845-7826. ; i **»’ > *f TAMU OUTDOORS ■ ■; .V . ■ - . ^ V- ■ V TAMU Outdoors offers outdoor equipment rental as well as various trips and clinics throughout the year. A list of equipment that is for rent is available at the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Building. For more information, call Patsy at 845-7826. Various trips and clinics are offered throughout the year. To enable flexibility for weather and other unforeseen events, trips are currently planned to occur within a specific month, but not with firm dates at this time. Refer to flyers and here in the McDonald’s Intramural Highlights forthe most current information, or call 845-7826. September Canoeing Kayak Roll Clinics Kayak Workshop Windsurfing Clinic March Canoeing Kayak Workshop Kayak Roll Clinics October Rock climbing clinic Mountain Biking Kayak Workshop Kayak Roll Clinics Canoeing Rock Climbing Trip April Rock Climbing Canoeing Kayak Roll Clinics Kayak Workshop Windsurfing Clinic November Rock Climbing Backpacking Rafting May Sailing to the Bahamas River Trip to North Carolina January Backcountry Skiing June Canoeing Kayak Workshop Windsurfing Clinic February Backpacking Rock Climbing Clinic Mountain Biking July Canoeing Kayak Workshop Windsurfing Clinic * "A r" gmmw Flag Football: Entry Fee: $30.00 perteam. Play Begins: Monday, Sep tember 18. Divisions: Men’s and Women’s Residence Hall, Men’s and Women’s Independent, Corps, Fish, Fraternity and CoRec Skill Levels: Class A, B, C and D will play round robin league games will single elimi nation play-offs. Team Captain's Meeting:AW Independent, Residence Hall, Fraternity and CoRec team captains must attend the Team Captain’s Meeting on Thursday, Sep tember 14 at 5 p.m. in 601 Rudder Tower. A meeting for all Athletic Corporals will be held on Wednes day, September 13 at 7 p.m. in 167 Read Building. General Motors: Thanks to General Motors for spon soring CoRec Class B Flag Football. GM T-shirts will go to CoRec Class B Champions. Preseason Flag Football Tourna ment: Entry Fee: $10.00 per team. D/V/s/ons;Men’s A, B & C; CoRec A, B; and Women’s Open. Competition: Thursday, September 14 through Sunday, September 17. Awards: No awards will be given. Schedules: Tournament brackets will be avail able on Wednesday, September 13 after 3 p.m. in 159 Read Building. This tournament is sponsored by the Texas A&M Sports Officials Associa tion. All games will be played as scheduled. No rescheduling. **No games will be played during the Aggie-TCU football game on Satur day, September 16. **ln case of rain, ients Indii DCC games will be rescheduledforlhe!) lowing weekend. This tournamer,! a single elimination tournament. Intramural rules, policies and pfoa^cc dures will be followed. Outdoor Soccer: Entry Fee: per team. Play Begins: M September 18. Location: Ptribc lCI ( ^ Intramural Center. Rules:UCMr: Intramural exceptions. Divm Men’s and Women’s Residence^ Men’s and Women’s Independent; CoRec. C/asses; A - Highly com| tive, B - Moderately competitive, Novice. Classes A, B and C will round robin ieaguegameswithsii elimination play-offs. GeneralM Thanks to General Motors forsi soring the Class B CoRec Tout ment. Class B CoRecChampionsi receive GM T-shirts. Schedul Schedules will be available at Team Captain’s Meeting on Ihi day, September 14 at 6 p.m. inlSi] Read Building. Long Driving: EntryFee:Free!! test Held: Wednesday, Septei#! 13, at 4:00 p.m. Location: Vi Range at the Intramural Sports to] ter, west of Anderson TrackStadmuj “Bring your student or Recreati ID.** Competition: Each participa!) will drive 3 balls. The longest oftlis! will be the official distance. Paitdj pants may use their own clubs, and some clubs will be availaWi 1 Awards: Will be given totheMentj and Women’s Champions. Late tries will be accepted at the site oh] if space is available. Photo by Mark Figart Employment Opportunities Locker Rentals and RE •;r : ' : Anyone interested in part-time employment should check out the opportunities for training as an intra mural official. The first orientation meeting for those wishing to become Flag Football or Outdoor Soccer offi cials is Monday, Septembers, 1989 at 6 p.m. in 267 G. Rollie White. No previous experience is necessary as atraining program is provided. Sched uling is flexible and beginning pay is $3.59 per hour. ssw Other officiating meetings will be held throughout the semster and will include Volleyball on September 25, Two Pitch Softball on October 2 and Innertube Water Basketball and Flick- erball on October 16. In addition, the Department of Recreational Sports is hiring Emergency Medical Techni cians. Interested individuals should come by the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Building, to fill out an application, or call 845-7826. Recreation IDs Now Available Faculty and staff may purchase a recreation ID to use the recreaM facilities campus in the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read. RecreationIDl are $10.00 per year from September through August. Intramural validafc| are also available for faculty and staff for $10.00 per semester. Recreational lockers in Read Building, G. Rollie White and DeWareFi#| house may be rented by the semester or for the entire year. Rental ‘es? $12.00/semester or $36.00/year. Lockers may be rented at the Recr0atoj| Sports Office. Clothing service is available from the Health and PhysicalEikl cation Department, 158 Read Building, Monday through Friday, 8:00a,irl 5:00 p.m. This service includes towel, shorts, shirt and socks. Cost is$25$! for nine months and $30.00 for the year. MONDAY August 28 Entries Open: Table Tennis Singles Exercise Classes TUESDAY August 29 WEDNESDAY August 30 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rudder Fountain Sport Club Meeting: 7 p.m., 167 Read f©/ THURSDAY August 31 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. FRIDAY September 1 SATURDAY September 2 SUNDAY September 3 Rudder Fountain v*® f© Midnight Yell Practice !! WHOOP !! A&M vs LSU Gig 'Em Ags! MSC Open House 4-8 p.m. See You There!!