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Sports
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Craig Wilson
Sportswriter
Ags' sweep of
UT sets stage
for greatness
Jr lenty of interesting
things have fiappened in Aggieland
this Spring.
R.C. Slocum decided to drastically
change the 12th Man's role in kickoff
coverage.
Brooks Thompson decided to
transfer to Oklahoma State, a solid
decision by a solid guard.
And Aggie baseball coach Mark
Johnson decided to stay at A&M
despite a wonderful opportunity
from perennial college power
Mississippi State, showing his
loyalty and contentment with this
university.
But the most exciting moment of
this busy sports season, occured last
weekend at Olsen Field.
Pitcher Trey Witte's picture-
perfect strikeout in the ninth capped
a satisfying sweep of Texas,
completing a two-week climb from
last place to first for the Ags.
And Olsen Field will host the
SWC tournament in three weeks, so
the baseball future looks bright.
To know the feeling of beating
Texas three times, one only had to
see the face of centerfielder Brian
Thomas, who walked through a
local bank Monday looking like a
man who had seen his wife after a
30-year separation.
The happiness and contentment
were obvious.
But Aggie fans and players know
See Aggie/Page 6
Cowboys sign top three
IRVING (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys announced
the signing of their top three draft picks Monday, in
cluding defensive lineman Russell Maryland, the
No. 1 selection in the draft.
At $8 million for five years, Maryland ushers in an
NFL-style recession. He was considerably less ex
pensive for the Cowboys than Ismail would have
been. And his contract —compared to the $13 mil
lion that No. 1 Jeff George got last year and the $11.2
million that No. 1 Troy Aikman signed for two years
ago —is certain to reduce the payoffs for all the re
maining first-round picks.
All three are represented by attorney Leigh Stein
berg, who also is the agent for defensive back Eric
Turner, selected by Cleveland as the No. 2 pick in
the draft.
Dallas also reached agreement with wide receiver
Alvin Harper, the 13th pick of the first round, and
linebacker Dixon Edwards, the Cowboys' second
round choice and 37th overall selection.
“That was vital," coach Jimmy Johnson said. “We
were prepared logistically to get it done. We're very
pleased we have all three under contract."
Thus the Cowboys avoid lengthy holdouts that
caused their first two choices of last year, running
back Emmitl Smith and wide receiver Alexander
Wright, to miss all of training camp.
“We're excited about getting them in camp. It
adds the finishing touches when you can make that
draft pick and then get them right on into town,"
owner Jerry Jones said.
Jones had talked for months about the Cowboys'
desire to hammer out draft-day contracts before se
lecting players. Jones denied the Cowboys jumped
the gun and came to a pre-draft agreement with
Maryland, which would have violated a league di
rective.
“We weren't concerned about stepping over the
guidelines," Jones said. “We had communication
with Leigh Steinberg (Maryland's agent). He volun
teered that Russell would be very proud to be here
and gave us an idea of the range of money. We
made our pick on that understanding, but we didn't
have a financial agreement until after the pick."
For Maryland, the opportunity to play for his old
college coach made being No. 1 even better. "I'm
flabbergasted and overwhelmed," the Outland Tro-
f )hy winner said. "It will be great to be reunited with
immy Johnson, who took a chance on me when he
recruited me."
Round-by-round selections of Texas and Southwest Conference
players in the NFL Draft Sunday and Monday;
First Round
9, San Diego, Stanley Richard, CB, Texas.
21, Kansas City, Harvey Williams, RB, LSU (Hempstead,
Texas).
22, Chicago, Stan Thomas, OT, Texas.
Third Round
58, Detroit, Reggie Banett, WR, Texas-El Paso.
80, Tampa Bay, Robert Wilson, RB, Texas A&M.
Fourth Round
88, Pittsburgh, Sammy Walker, DB, Texas Tech.
89, Denver, Derek Russell, WR, Arkansas.
99, Cincinnati, Donald Hollas, QB, Rice.
104, Philadelphia, William Thomas, LB, Texas A&M.
110, Dallas, Kevin Harris, DE, Texas Southern.
Fifth Round
! 120, Tampa Bay, Terry Bagsby, RB, East Texas State.
125, Indianapolis, Kerry Cash, TE, Texas.
130, Cincinnati, Mike Arthur, C, Texas A&M.
Sixth Round
145, Atlanta, Eric Pegram, RB, North Texas.
159, Washington, Dennis Ransom, TE, Texas A&M.
161, Chicago, Darren Lewis, RB, Texas A&M.
165, San Francisco, Scott Bowies, T, North Texas.
Seventh Round
176, Green Bay, Reggie Bumette, LB, Houston.
183, Houston, Kyle Freeman, LB, Angelo State.
188, Washington, Keith Cash, WR, Texas.
Eighth Round
203, Green Bay, Johnny Walker, WR, Texas.
205, Detroit, Cedric Jackson, RB, Texas Christian.
213, Los Angeles Raiders, Brian Jones, LB, Texas.
217, Chicago, Larry Horton, DB, Texas A&M.
Ninth Round
241, Cincinnati, Shane Garrett, WR, Texas A&M.
242, Philadelphia, Chuck Weatherspoon, RB, Houston.
Respect, race played parts in Rocket's decision
By the Associated Press
The Rocket's road to Canada was
paved with dollar signs, but race and
respect also played a part in Raghib Is
mail's decision to nix the NFL and join
the CFL's Toronto Argonauts.
After the New
England Patriots
and Dallas Cow
boys failed to meet
his contract de
mands before the
NFL draft, Ismail
signed with the
Argonauts for a
potential $26.2
million — the big- Raghib “Rocket”
gest deal in pro Ismail said he felt
football history. uncomfortable
But money with New England
wasn't the only Bnd Dallas’ otters,
reason he chose the CFL over the NFL.
During negotiations with the Patri
ots, Ismail was offended by what he
believed was a racist remark by team
executive Joe Mendes. Ismail's agent,
Ed Abram, also said the Patriots tried
to "browbeat" the Notre Dame wide
receiver-kick returner by insisting he
wasn't an impact player and didn't de
serve the kind of huge contract nor
mally reserved for star quarterbacks.
"They repeated that over and over
again," Abram said Monday. "They
never acted like they really wanted the
Rocket."
What made matters worse was a
comment by Joe Mendes, the Patriots'
director of player operations. During
preliminary contract talks, Mendes
suggested that Ismail low T er his asking
price. When Ismail looked away from
nim, Mendes reportedly snapped.
"You have the attention span of Tim
Worley."
Worley, a running back for the Pitts
burgh Steelers, and Ismail are black.
Abram wasn't present during the
meeting, but said Ismail later told him
about Mendes' remark.
"He found it quite insulting,"
Abram said. "He was really hurt by it."
When Abram mentioned the inci
dent to Sam Jankovich, the Patriots'
chief executive officer apologized.
"Joe was under a lot of pressure,"
Jankovich said. "I'm sure he didn't
mean to insult Rocket in any way."
Mendes won't confirm or deny that
he made the remark, but says he is
sorry if he offended Ismail.
"If I insulted the gentleman, I truly
do apologize," Mendes said. "He's a
class individual and I wish him noth
ing but the best."
Abram says the incident didn't play
a major part in Ismail's decision to go
to Canada, even though Rocket men
tioned Sunday that he was impressed
by the "cultural diversity" and pro
gressive racial climate in Toronto.
ally
ud.
sion," Abram said. "Regardless of Mr.
Ismail's personal feelings, it came
down to dollars and cents."
However, Abram said New En
gland's skepticism about Ismail's po
tential impact also hurt the team's
chances of signing him.
"When you're trying to recruit a guy
as unique as the Rocket, you don't beat
him down with negatives," Abram
said. "We believe Rocket is an impact
player and a superstar. Obviously, the
Patriots didn't agree."
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