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The Battalion PORTS |Tuesday , November 7,1989 7 Sports Editor Tom Kehoe 845-2688 Richard Tijerina Assistant Sports Editor Butkus, Lombardi candidate talented; Inow will not fall ■Texas A&M linebacker Aaron Wallace is just about an All-Everything for the Aggies in 1989. ■So far, he has been. Wallace was named to several preseason All-American lists, and was mentioned as a possible candidate for the Butkus and Lombardi Awards, given annually to the nation’s top collegiate linebacker and lineman, respectively. ■But those preseason hopes have faded somewhat. Wallace has already been named as a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award, but on Monday was not included in the list of finalists for the Butkus. ■Wallace may not have made the final cut, but there’s no doubt the list of five finalists have shown they’re the best linebackers in 'the nation. Keith McCants (6-5, 246; Alabama). McCants is cut out of the same mold as former Crimson Tide linebacking greats Cornelius Bennett and Derrick Thomas, both of whom were first round draft picks in tiu- N FI. Draft. ■In 1989, McCants has recorded 81 tackles and three sacks. Percy Snow (6-4, 240; Michigan State). Heading into the season, Snow said he had two goals: One, to win the Butkus. Two, to be known as the best linebacker ever to play at Michigan State. He’s got the ability to accomplish both. ■In 1989, Snow has 121 tackles, including 23 against Illinois. He’s also made one interception and one fumble recovery. II* James Francis (6-4,245; Baylor). Francis is an extremely talented player, and isthe premier linebacker in the Southwest Conference. He has been impressive this ilason, leading the Bears’ defense. ■in 1989, Francis has 90 tackles, six sacks md one fumble recovery. He also has six blocked kicks, one short of the national record. •• • Andre Collins (6-3, 240; Penn State). Coach Joe Paterno really had some big Ke Tijerina/Page 8 break streak, Owls Murff wins scooter in weekend match By Alan Lehmann Of The Battalion Staff The most exciting sporting event on campus last weekend didn’t happen on Kyle Field. It occured Saturday nignt in G. Rollie White between the second and third games of the A&M-Nebraska volleyball match. When Jim Murff, a freshman from Fort Worth, stepped to the serving line in the Whataburger Serving Contest, he tried to serve a volleyball over the net and into a lastic garbage can on the opposite side’s ack line. Lady Ags Photo by Frederick D.Joe Krista Hierholzer (6) and Amy Cumings (5) block a Rice shot. Photo by Chuck Squatriglia Sheri Hermesmeyer (10) slams past a Rice defender in A&M’s win. His serve drifted across the net in a rain bow arc, and landed directly in the middle of the can. For his serve, he received a Yamaha Razz motorscooter, and a standing ovation from the crowd. Whatabuger sponsors the competition for all Southwest Conference volleyball teams. For every A&M home match, ten game programs are signed by the featured Lady Aggie on the cover. The programs are free, and are distributed randomly as fans enter the Coliseum. Fans who have the autographed pro grams are given a chance to serve between the second and third games of the match. Along with the grand prize trash can, contestants can win other prizes by serving on four plastic circles, including money, T- shirts and a year’s supply of Whataburgers. This was the first time that anyone has won the grand prize. “I go the the volleyball games because they’re fun to watch,” Murff said. “I’ve al ways thought it would be nice to win some thing (in the contest), but I didn’t expect it.” Murff, who captains a volleyball team for Aston Hall, had time to modify his strategy after many of the contestants fail to clear the net on overhand serves. “I serve overhanded when I play, but I’d been having trouble lately, so I decided to try an underhanded serve,” he said. “The arc on the underhanded serve seemed like it would be easier to sink.” Sink it, he did. Who says that being a spectator can’t be profitable? By Alan Lehmann Of The Battalion Staff Trying to break a five match losing streak and avenge an earlier loss to Rice, the Texas A&M Lady Aggie volleyball team quickly “blocked” out any chance of falling to the Owls Monday night. The Lady Aggies used a strong defensive showing to beat the Owls 15-8, 15-5, 1-15, 16-14, at G. Rollie White Coliseum, aveng ing an earlier loss Rice in Houston. A&M outblocked Rice 13-2 on its way to upping its Southwest Conference record to 2-5, and 10-14 overall. Rice drops to 2-5 and 18-9. Kelli Kellen had seven blocks, including five solos, and eight kills to lead the Lady Aggies. Amy Cumings had 11 kills and two blocks, one of them solo. Redshirt fresh.- man Raychelle Mickalke had three aces, de spite playing only sparingly. Rice’s Tricia Bowen led all players with 16 kills, and teammate Nicci Yarber had 11. A&M Coach A1 Givens said it was great to finally snap the losing streak. “We’ve played two great matches back- to-back now, and it feels great to win this one,” Givens said. “Our record is still not where it should be, but we’re coming along.” He also was pleased with his team’s de fensive performance, he said. “This was our best defensive showing of the whole season,” Givens said. “Before the match, we wanted to block and pass well. I think we blocked the best we have all sea- son» and with the exception of the third See Lady Aggies/Page 8 Ags No. 16 in AP’s 25 FROM STAFF & WIRE REPORTS Texas A&Mjumped to its second highest poll ranking of the year Tuesday, as the Ag gies (7-2) moved four spots to No. 16 in the Associated Press college football poll. The Aggies routed Southern Methodist 63-14 and were helped by losses by four teams ranked ahead of them in last week’s poll. The highest the Aggies have been ranked this year is 15th, in the second week of the season after beating then No. 6 Loui siana State. A&M has the next two weeks off to pre- AP Top 25 Poll Team Last Week 1. Notre Dame 1 2. Colorado 2 3. Michigan 4 4. Alabama 5 5. Florida State 6 6. Nebraska 3 7. Miami 7 8. Illinois 8 9. Southern Cai. 9 10. Arkansas 11 11. Tennessee 10 12. Auburn 12 13. Penn State 16 14 Pittsburgh 14 15. Houston 17 16. Texas A&M 20 17. Ciemson 21 18. Virginia 24 19. West Virginia 13 20. Florida 19 21. Brigham Young 22. N. Carolina St. 23 18 23. Texas Tech — 24 Fresno St. 2S 25. Arizona 15 pare for No. 10 Arkansas on Nov. 24. The Aggies sit atop the Southwest Conference with a 5-1 SWC record. Arkansas (4-1) and Texas (3-1) are behind the Aggies in con ference play. The Aggies’ last two games of the season are against the Razorbacks and the Long horns, and Coach R.C. Slocum said A&M is right where he wanted it to be at this point in the season. “I would have really been disappointed if we went into these last two games without a chance to play for the championship,” Slo cum said. “This is where we wanted to be way back in the summer. The conference championship is within our control. 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