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What a difference
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A&M-LSU game
NGTON (AP) -
ution Trust Corp,
including a Dal-
r, have sued the
$2 million, alleg-
rged in a pattern
ion against them
to expose waste,
abuse.
daintiffs are two
from the RTC's
fice and an asset
in Valley Forge,
ittorney Juan Luis
ndia is on admin-
?ave while agency
eview their deci-
re him. Burgos-
mtends the RTC
against him when
o alert officials to
at a law firm was
g the government
ig $1,000 an hour
eanup work,
are contemplating
e lawsuit, includ-
ean Lewis, the
!ity investigator
red criminal refer-
failed Arkansas
nd loan that men-
sidont Clinton,
talked to the Gov-
Accountability Pro-
nq are giving con-
n to joining their
said Michael For
ds’ attorney. "We
made a final deci-
ately, we antici
ng as many as Id
this suit,” said Jel
mutive director o(
rnment Account-
roject, a whistle-
otection group,
vsuit, filed Thurs-
.S. District Court
strict of Columbia,
at the RTC sytera
as targeted for re-
employees who
dfied before Con-
perated with Gen-
counting Office
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nspector genenw
act, waste, fraai
lit seeks an irnme-
inction to end fur-
issment, and asks
sonnel records be
, back pay issued,
ilaintiffs reinstated
rrmer posts. It also
; a court hearing
days.
iwsuit is another
lations debacle for
cleanup agency,
is been under in-
rutiny in recent
'or leaks involving
tigation of Madison
y Savings & Loan
on — the Arkansas
the center of the
iter affair — and
tiers.
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we have not seen
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ally,” said RTC
r oman Felicia
sr.
s like a RICO suit,
ith the RTC, that
r Retaliation-Influ-
orrupt Organiza-
i Bruce Pederson, a
i’C attorney in Den-
has twice testified
ency problems be- ’
Senate Banking
ee. “It’s a bureau-1
fia.”
the Racketeer In- f
and Corrupt Orga-
Act, was originally |
as a legal weapon
mobsters and has,;
d by prosecutors in i
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years.
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ts obtained by The
ted Press show,
king RTC officials
ngton authorized a
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dated his privacy
er plaintiff, Denver
Jacqueline Taylor,
stripped of her man-
duties and ordered
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k to news reporters
ncy issues.
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, alleges that after
ted overcharges by
dent contractors
for the agency, he
l and placed under
tnce by detectives
.he RTC.
DAVE
WINDER
Sports Editor
College game a new experience for Driver
True freshman takes to field for first time
By David Winder
The Battalion
The last time Texas A&M and
Lousiana State met, Leeland McEl-
roy was an unproven freshman,
and the A&M offensive and defen
sive lines were considered two of
the best units in the country.
What a difference a year makes.
McElroy is now considered one
of the most exciting players in col
lege football while question marks
abound on both Aggie lines. The of
fensive line returns one starter
while the defense had to replace
three starters and two reserves.
“It’s not something where we
can’t do anything on offense,” head
coach R.C. Slocum said. “That’s not
the case, it’s at what level we can
perform.
“On the defensive line, I’ve got
the same kind of questions. I think
they’ll be okay, but I just don’t that.
I’m anxious in a positive way to see
them play, you love to get confirma
tion on the field.”
Even with all the new players,
Slocum is not treating this game
different than any other.
“Each game that week is the
biggest game you’ve ever played,”
Slocum said. “The so-called big one
is no bigger than the one you won
the week before against a team
that hasn’t won a game.
“Coaches worry about every sin
gle one. To me, this game is as big
as the Cotton Bowl.”
LSU will also be treating this as
a bowl game as they try to deter
mine how far their young players
have come since last year’s 5-6 sea
son. The Tigers finished last season
by taking four out of their last five,
See Winder/Page 6
Gina Painton/THE Battalion
True
end’s
freshman Trent Driver practices for this week-
football game against LSU.
By Drew Diener
The Battalion
On Saturday, freshman linebacker Trent Driver
steps on the football field for the first time as a colle
gian when Texas A&M meets Louisiana State in the
season opener at Tiger Stadium.
Defensive coordinator Tommy Tuberville said the
former prep All-American possesses the tools that will
make him an impact player on the college level.
“He’s got a great future in front of him,” Tuberville
said. “His overall speed is not outstanding, but he’s a
big guy with quick feet.”
As a senior at Cleveland High School, Driver
racked up an astounding 150 tackles, including 27
behind the line of scrimmage, en-route to earning
Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year and All-
American honors. In addition to putting up those
hefty numbers, Driver also recorded six sacks and
broke up 15 passes.
Since there is not much depth at the inside line
backer position, Driver should not have to wait long
before getting the opportunity to start piling up simi
lar numbers as an Aggie.
“When you have a blue-chip recruit like that,
everyone expects him to be a great player right away,”
Tuberville said. “That’s not going to happen. He will
play and he’s getting better everyday.”
The degree to which Driver exerts himself in prac
tice each day will play a big factor in the amount of
time he receives in games. While holding down a re
serve role at linebacker, Driver will have an immedi
ate chance to contribute on special teams.
“We don’t have a lot of experience (playing) in
front of him, ’’Tuberville said. “Practicing behind
Reggie Graham and seeing (Graham’s) work ethic
will help him.”
A&M head coach R.C. Slocum said he is impressed
with the strides Driver has made since two-a-days be
gan in early August. “Overall, I am pleased with him,”
Slocum said. “Obviously he’s a great talent and he’s
going to be an outstanding player.”
On the practice field, Driver has received valuable
guidance from veteran players and credits them for
helping smooth his transition to the college game.
“All the linebackers (have supported me),” Driver
said. “They are really nice and unselfish guys.”
In addition to familiarizing himself with play
books, Driver is also familiarizing himself with school
books. He said that the adjustment from the high
school classroom to the college classroom rivals the
adjustment from the high school football field to the
college football field.
“I have 275 people in my history class,” Driver said.
“I’ve got to get in there early or I’ll have to stand up.”
With things in the classroom put in proper perspec- ;
tive, the possibilities on the football field seem endless
for Driver, who is expected to carry on the tradition of
great linebackers at A&M.
“I see him as having a chance to be as good as the
linebackers who have come through here in the past,”
Tuberville said. “He will start in the very near future
and possibly be an All-American.”
Ensminger returns to ‘Death Valley
n
Offensive coach
faces alma mater
after 15 years
By Nick Georgandis
The Battalion
The last time Steve Ensminger ran
onto the field at Tiger Stadium in Ba
ton Rogue, he was the starting quar
terback for the 1979 Louisiana State
Tigers and was in the process of win
ning the Percy E. Roberts Award as
LSU’s most valuable offensive player.
When Texas A&M’s offensive coordi
nator returns to “Death Valley” Satur
day for the first time in 15 years, he
will do so as the enemy.
“The key is to stay focused on the job
at hand, “ Ensminger said. “That job is
to win the football game. That’s what I
plan on doing.”
In his four-year career at LSU, Ens
minger was one of the most prolific sig
nal-callers that school has ever known.
He still ranks sixth in career passing
yards with 2,770 and seventh in career
total yards with 3,274. Ensminger
holds two single-game LSU records:
most touchdown passes in a game(4 vs.
Rice in 1977 in a 77-0 shellacking) and
longest touchdown pass from scrim-
mage(82 yards vs. Georgia in 1978).
Despite a career record of 30-16-1 at
LSU, Ensminger said his favorite mo
ment as a player came in a loss.
“My favorite (game) was when we
played USC(in 1979), when they were
ranked number. They had Charles
White at the time, and we lost 17-12 in
the last minute, ” Ensminger said.
“The stadium was packed and the tack
les, who were three feet away from me,
were coming back to the huddle saying
‘Ixiok, we can’t hear you’
After graduating from LSU, Ens
minger played a year in the Canadian
Football League with Hamilton. He
then began a coaching career that in
cluded stops at Louisiana Tech, Mc-
Neese State and Nicholls State. He
came to A&M from the University of
Georgia, where he served as offensive
coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
It was three years ago at Georgia
See LSU/Page 6
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