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Friday, April 23,1993 The Battalion Page 5 Bates Continued from Page 4 ceive between the goal posts, and gain some memories that will never leave him. "Everybody, no matter where I have gone throughout the coun try, has been asking me about the traditions at A&M, and I am proud to say I was part of them," Bates said. "My three years there were great because the student body is so supportive of the foot ball team. "The best thing is we went 22-3 while I was there, and I think I played a part in that. Not many players can say that." This will not be the first time Bates has made a decision to leave a secure environment before he was scheduled to. Out of Galve ston Ball High School he went to UCLA. But after a year there. Bates transferred to A&M. He said he thinks that experi ence will help in his move to the next level, especially since he will become the low man on the totem pole in the NFL after an All- American career at A&M. "One thing about it, I think 1 have always responded well to being the new kid on the block," Bates said. "When I went to UCLA, I played as a true fresh man. When 1 transferred to A&M, I had to earn a starting job DO WE REALLY HAVE TO GOTO AGGIELAND ? CAN'T WE JUST SKIP IT AND END OUR 5B/KS0N NOW ? A and earn the respect of my team mates. "Hopefully, I can make an im mediate impact like that in the NFL." Davie said Bates has all the in gredients to be a successful pro. "He should become a produc tive player if he shows the same kind of improvement that he did while he was here," he said. "What will make him a good player is he is flexible, which will be a key because a lot of NFL teams are moving to a one-back offense. "While he was here, we put a lot of pressure on him to be the quarterback of our defense. He would call all the signals, and you have to credit Patrick for taking that role." The draft will take place in New York City, and Bates is pro jected by some draft experts to hear his name called early, possi bly in the top ten. Bates said that the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have shown a lot of interest in him, but he stated that he has only one qualification for the team that drafts him. "I hope I go high, of course, and hopefully whoever selects me will be somewhere warm," Bates said with a laugh. Rush Continued from Page 4 wagered activity while the youth do it for both the money and in centive to follow the respective sports. Whomever, the partici pants ultimately participate be cause of their love of the game and its players. In creating a base from which to bid for your players, one can offer $25-30 for the aged arm of Nolan Ryan or offer two bucks to pick up the likes of U.L. Wash ington. A sly move could be the acquisition of franchise players such as World B. Free, Chuck Nevitt, or the ubiquitous Manute Bol, all of NBA fame. Maybe to strengthen an offensive attack of an NFL fantasy league, a team could pick up a Billy "White Shoes" Johnson of Atlanta Fal cons stardom, or even Curvin "Sir Fumble-a-lot" Richards of ex-Cowboy fame. Of course, the fate of these athletes is ultimately up to the manager. The rules suggest a total of $260 as a base for one team's ros ter, and it is up to the drafting teams'to decide how much they want to splurge on their favorite sluggers and hurlers, runners or leapers, backs or forwards. For those of us with a lesser mone tary status, drafting can be held similarly except with a base of $26 or, for the cheaper ones, two bucks and some change. Other drafting options include a draft order like that of the profession als; however, if the league is to generate money or even play for it, an entry fee is always needed. If going by the book, the rules constitute drafting the teams of one's "fantasy league" from one real league; for instance, the American or National in base ball. Some still choose to draft their players from the entire pool of players in the game today, but to a true baseball fan, an All-Star team is not the point of the game at all. "The point," you ask? Well, to have a few stars solidify the team, coupled with players who you are particularly fond of or of those you hope to have a great season. A bit childish, but the season goes by considerably faster as you hope to end up with the best stats in your league. Since the most popular of the Rotisserie leagues is baseball, normal rosters of these teams would typically consist of 23 players. Usually nine pitchers of any type, starter or reliever, and 14 batters. The only stipulations are that you must have five out fielders, two catchers and at least one player from each infield po sition. The remaining three can be placed at any of their particu lar positions, including designat ed hitter for those who choose to play in the American League. During the season, if your player or players should get hurt, no problem. Just pay one dollar and pick up the likes of the venerable Goose Gossage to solidify your bullpen (that's a joke). All transactions cost one buck, but the money goes into the growing pot to be split at the end of the season three ways; 60 percent, 30 percent and 10 per cent for the top three teams re spectively. The money that is used to pay for these teams is put into a pot for such things as a stat service which will, for the low, bargain- basement price of $160 per league, furnish your league with every statistic and the leaders of your league on a weekly basis. Statistics, which are used to rank in order the teams in a given league, are in the areas of average, home runs, RBI, runs and stolen bases for your hitters. For pitchers, they include ERA, wins, saves, strikeouts and ratio (walks + hits divided by innings pitched.) For the other sports fantasy leagues, rushing yards. free-throw percenrage, points and rebounds per game, and passing yards are just a few of the categories that make up the other leagues. Of course, one may find more pleasure in making a fantasy basketball or football team, for which the rules and prices are more or less the same. In the long run, the choice is up to the participants, or as a great man once said, "To each, their own." Another "by the book" rule deals with the namesake of one's team. Traditionally, the name of the team contains the owner's last name and a mascot, al though one is not needed. A prime example was a man from New Jersey named Frank Boulerice. He appropriately named his squad "The Boulerice Krispies." Others, specifically the league that was recently initiated that resides in the beautiful and luxu rious Dunn Hall, go for more fla vorful names. The most colorful of the names cannot be placed in print (Greg and Jeff, you know why), but to the Connmen, Kon rad's Comrads, the Whistlebritches, Porkrinds, Chico's Bail Bonds, and, of course, the GoldRush, I bid thee goodluck. For the sports enthusiasts, it is the perfect way to get more in touch with the game. After all, it isn't everyday that you get to own and manage your own team of professional athletes. The most important reason is an excuse to watch the multitude of games on television. For those nagging girlfriends who want to take us away from our sports- watching and, more importantly, gain control of the almighty re mote control, there is now a bonafide reason for spending en tire weekends watching these events on television, parked on the furniture in your couch-pota to mode. The 1994 Aggieland wants you! If you have an interest in: • Aggie Football • The Corps of Cadets • Midnight Yell • RHA • Honor Societies • Greeks • Classof94 • Student Government • Bonfire • Class of *97 • Student Life • Dorm Life • Class of ‘95 • MSC • Elephant Walk • Sports • Class of'96 • Who's Who • Muster • Aggie Baseball • Big Event • Final Review • ...then YOU are just the person we're looking for!! Applications available for the following positions: Managing Editor, Copy Editor, Photography Editor, Section Designers, Photographers, Writers Just stop by room 230 Reed McDonald Building and pick up an application. All majors are welcome. The deadline for turning in applications is Monday, April 26 at 5 p.m. Interviews will be conducted on Friday, April 30 and Monday, May 3. For more information, contact Michelle Kaye at 845-2682. MSC Barber Shop Serving All Aggies! Cuts and Styles Reg. haircuts starting at $6. Eight operators to serve you Theresa-Ramona-Laura-Kelly-Yolanda Wendy-Troy-Hector 846-0629 Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Located in the basement of the Memorial Student Center WE BUY USED CD'S FOR $4.00 or trade 2 for 1 USED CD'S $8.99 or LESS 268-0154 (At Northgate) ORGANIZATIONS REGISTRATION IS NOW GOING ON FOR MSC OPEN HOUSE DON’T BE LEFT OUT ! Pick up a form in your organization's box in the Student Finance Center or in the Student Programs Office in MSC. Reserve a table from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with Nancy Adams in the Student Programs Office, Room 216 MSC. Cost of tables: $20 for first table $10/ additional table THE FINAL DAY TO REGISTER IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1993 A MSC Open House is sponsored by nr MSC Public Realtions Committee -suBumv" NOW DELIVERING (Main campus only) M-F 4 - close Sat - Sun 10 - close 696-1654 $5.00 Minimum order. Cash only. Bargain Matinee Sat. & Sun. Tuesday is Family Night Sponsored by KTSR Radio Aggie Owned & Operated Since MANOR EAST 3 MANOR EAST MALL 823-8300 Point of No Return *R $5.00/$3.00 7:05 9:30 This Boys Life *R $5.00/$3.00 7:10 9:40 Benny & Joon *PG $5.00/$3.00 7:10 9:45 SCHULMAN SIX 2000 E. 29th Street 775-2463 3* $1.25 Movies ■ p ! Nowhere to Run -PG 13 7:15 9:50 Home Alone 2 *PG 7:00 9:40 A Few Good Men *R 7:00 9:35 The Bodyguard Alive Sniper •R 7:00 9:35 •PG 7:10 9:40 •R 7:00 9:35 The TAMU C career Cernfer A April 26ttf & 2 7 tlj "jMLiaJking file Transition From ScLool fo Wort 11 Date: April 26, 1993 Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Place: MSC 292B Life After Aggieland — This is a special seminar designed to help all graduating students make a smooth transition. "Geffing Prepared For ilie JTolb Sear<cll ,, Date: April 27, 1993 Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Place: MSC 292B Do you know what employers expect? Are you familiar with all of the Job Search Resources right here on campus? What is appropriate dress for an interview? 20 Bid points awarded to those attending "Getting Prepared for the Job Search’ ^ar mure itifariimtiau call 845-5 L39
