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ADOPTION
When you wish upon a star- wishes do come true!
Teacher mom and business owner dad wish to adopt a
newborn. Call Lisa and Craig at 1-888-868-4974 or
TGC at 1 -800-299-4523. Medical/ Legal expenses paid.
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ARSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLIC
SECTORS. GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!! CALL NOW 1-
800-532-5953.
****Help on the spot**** Mason's Mobile Car Repair.
822-4832.
The college dove hunt of the year!! Doves, Food, and
Drinks! Dove hunt South Texas style. Spots are limit
ed, so call now! (512)753-6370.
AUTO
1986.5 Toyota Supra, 112k miles, auto, pw, pi, excellent
condition, maroon w/grey interior, new paint,
$6,000/neg. Jeff, 847-1030.
1988 Mazda 323SE, 4-door, 5-speed, a/c, rear
defroster, am/fm/cass., good condition. $2,600. Call
822-6843.
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, awd, turbo, red, 5-speed,
87,000 miles, $4,900 o.b.o. 694-7720.
EMPLOYMENT
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. $19K-$74K/Yr. +Benefits.
Paid Training. For Info. On F/T or P/T Positions Call 1-
800-585-9024, ext.4357.
FOR RENT
***New washer and dryers for rent. $40/mo. Please call
764-2019.***
••Rental Access** Now preleasing 2bdrm/2bath,
3bdrm/2bath duplexes. Hickory Street, C.Sta. W/D
conn., great floor plan. 690-6350.
Ibdrm/lbath, available March-1 st $335/mo. Studio,
available now. $280/mo. 776-8213, leave message.
2bdrm/1bath apartment, 1/2-mlle from campus, w/d,
$375/mo. Windsor Square. 696-1091.
2bdrm/2ba Duplex. 1119-University Oaks Blvd.,
College Station; 693-1448 (Debbie), $585/mo.; On shut
tle, near the mall, big backyard for pets and 5-ceiling
fans.
Need an apartment this summer? Large, clean, 1 -bed
room, $590/mo. sublease. Nice complex. Call 693-
3846.
Pre-leasing Summer/Fall- large 2bdrm/11/2bath four-
plex, w/d, C.Sta., shuttle, some w/fenced yard, $495-
$515/mo. 693-0551.
HELP WANTED
A/C Service Technicians with EPA certification needed
for full/ part-time work. Will work with school schedule.
Benefits. Call JG Innovative Services/ Shaw Services at
(409)693-0733.
Clerical/ Customer Service position: Tuesdays &
Thursdays, 5-9p.m. and every 3rd. Saturday, 10a.m.-
2p.m. Send resume to: Nationwide Insurance, The
Liere Agency, 1100-B Harvey Road, C.Sta. 77840.
Attn.: Office Manager.
College Court Apartments needs part-time maintenance
worker, plumbing experience required, $6/hr. to start.
Call 823-7039.
Cruise Ship & Land- Tour Jobs- Discover how to work
in exotic locations, meet fun people, while earning a liv
ing in these exciting industries! For more information:
(517)324-3092, Ext.C58552.
Delivery driver wanted for POP-Abilities. Mon., Wed.,
&Fri., 2-6p.m., some Saturdays. 268-4001, ask for
Heather or Don.
Delivery drivers needed. Part-time hours. Potato Shack
695-1279.
Earn $750-$1,500/Week. Raise all the money your stu
dent group needs by sponsoring a VISA Fundraiser on
your campus. No Investment & very little time needed.
There's no obligation, so why not call for information
today. Call 1 -800-323-8454 x95.
HELP WANTED
Summer Camp Counselors On Campus Interviews For
Premiere Camps In Massachusetts. Positions for tal
ented, energetic, and fun loving students as counselors
in all team sports including Roller Hockey, all individual
sports such as Tennis & Golf, Waterfront and Pool activ
ities, and specialty activities including art, dance, the
atre, gymnastics, newspaper & radio. Top salaries,
room, board and travel. June 20th- August 19th. Enjoy
a great summer that promises to be unforgettable.
www.campmkn.com Call for interview times and infor
mation: MAH-KEE-NAC (Boys): 1-800-753-9118. DAN-
BEE (Girls): 1 -800-392-3752. Interviews will be on cam
pus Monday, March 2nd, 10a.m.-4p.m., in Career
Services- John J. Koldus Building.
Summer Camp Counselors, Administrative Staff, Nurses
and Lifeguards needed for Girl Scout resident camps
near Athens, Texas and on Lake Texoma. For more
information, call 972-349-2490, ext. 7020. E.O.E.
Telemarketer needed. 4-8p.m. Call 778-7878.
Wait-staff. $8-$10/hr. average. Apply Tues.-Fri., 2-
4p.m. at Golden Corral.
Warehouse help needed, Wednesday and Friday, pos
sibly full-time Tues.-Sat, $6/hr. Please call 7797586.
Writers and Photographers with creative flare and
enthusiasm needed for Study Breaks Magazine. Call
Germaine at 1-800-769-2158.
1990 Toyota 4x4. Excellent condition. Must see/drive.
$7,495/o.b.o. 693-5086, Lee.
1991 Camaro RS, v6, 107k, silver w/grey interior,
$4,500. 694-7295.
1992 Nissan 240 SX, 47k miles, automatic, excellent
condition, $8,950/o.b.o. 690-0888.
1994 Toyota Celica, 34,800mi., black, automatic, cd,
alarm, excellent condition $12,000. negotiable.
(409)693-4057.
'66 Mustang-GT convertible, red, black top, 289, v8,
classic, $12,000 negotiable. See in Bryan HS lot. Call
Mike or Hal, 846-3607.
‘90 half-ton Chevy Silverado 4x4. Excellent condition.
Asking $8,350. 268-8163.
‘91 Chevy Camaro RS, v8, ac, ps/pb, tilt wheel, power
door locks, alarm, white w/red interior, great condition
$5,100. 822-6196, ext.#102.
‘95 KIA Spotage SUV 4x4, a/c, auto, 29k.
$11,500/o.b.o. Kim, 845-8838.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot. 828-
4832.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Romantic Victorian B&B get-away. Plus gourmet can
dle-light dining. “The Famous Pink House Gourmet
B&B'' 364-2868. '
COMPUTERS
Pentium 233MMX $975, 200MMX $920, 150MHZ $850,
Pentiumll-233 $1,195, Pentiumll-266 $1,295, Pentiumll-
300 $1,475, 32MB-RAM, 24XCDRAM, 14''-monitor,
2.1GB-HD, 33.6modem, 2MB-video, s/speakers,
upgradable, 3.2UDMA-HD add $35, laptop 200MMX
$1,672, 233MMX $1,698, Pentiumll-233 $2,280,
Pentiumll-266 $2,403, 3-year warranty 846-7186
DJ MUSIC
**Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/
experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU func
tions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. The Best!!
693-6294. http://www.inc.com/users/pblock.html
Sound Power DJ Service. Weddings/ Mixers/ Parties,
Large/ Small Sound Systems. Lights/ Smoke Available.
Large Music Selection. Tommy Reed, Class '98 696-
9754.
EMPLOYMENT
2 Full-time Positions, Windows Programmers, Computer
Office Worker, Elite Software, 846-2340, www.elite-
soft.com
Best Jobs on Campus!! The Aggies Outreach
Program is Back!! Contact former students to ask for
their support of student scholarships and other academ
ic programs. Earn $5.75/hr. +bonuses. Work flexible
hours while developing communication and negotiation
skills. Stop by the Clayton Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
for an application or call 862-4764 for more information.
^ Brazos Valley ^
GUN SHOW
Feb. 21-22
at the Bryan VFW Hall
$1 OFF admission with student ID I
for more information call
^ (409)694-7765 ^
FEBRUARY PAID!
Large 1 Bedrooms /1 Bath
W/D Optional
Partial Utilities Paid,
Ceiling Fans, Intrusion Alarm
On TAMU Shuttle
$399
College Court
823-7039
3300 S. College Ave.
THE HORIZON
PRIVATE STUDENT DORM
HOUSING FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND
VISITORS TO CAMPUS.
FURNISHED ROOMS W/ALL BILLS PAID
FREE SHUTTLE TO AND FROM TEXAS A&M
DAILY, WEEKLY & MONTHLY RATES AVAILABLE
CALL 779-7091 TODAY!
Several 1 & 2 bedroom floor plans and price ranges to
suit your needs. Up-stairs and down-stairs, some with
w/d, some bills paid, starting at $325/mo. United Realty.
694-9140.
Sublease Ibdrm/lbath. Available 2/25/97. $405/mo.
All bills paid. Balcony. 694-8772.
Sublease. F-roommate. University Commons.
$275/mo.-(-utilities. 1-bedroom, share bath. 693-7941.
Walk or bike to campus. 3bdrm/1bath house. Available
March-lst. $550/mo. 260-5938.
FOR SALE
‘97 Cannondale SuperV1000 full suspension, like new.
Never off-road. Never crashed. Kept indoors. Paid
$2,200, sell $900. Call 693-9870.
Avon and Watkins products now available for A&M stu
dents. Please call Laura at 693-4943.
Beautiful white metal day bed fame. Good condition.
Does not have trundle. $100. Please call 764-6962.
Custom speaker box with 12-inch Orion; for extended
cab truck $275/neg. Bedliner for shortbed Dodge
$l00/o.b.o. Please call 693-2867.
Dorm fridge $50 o.b.o. Please call Stacie at 690-7250.
Fisher home stereo system complete with dual cassette,
and cd player. Great condition. $200. please call 846-
8728.
Ibanez acoustic/electric professional series guitar. Mint
condition $350. Laney amplifier all tube class-A combo.
Mint. $400. Other accessories. Blake, 764-5625.
Must sell; Fender guitar $250 w/case, tube works 2x12
cabinets $150 each, tube works preamp $200. Peavey
amp $250. 268-8251.
Playstation Games: F.F. VII $35, Resident Evil II $40,
Tomb Raider II $30, NBA Live ‘98 $27. Please call 694-
6534.
Red Wing boots, size 12, perfectly worn in , $80 o.b.o.
Call Danny at anytime at 691-0133.
Unfinished solid oak bookcase $200, coffee table $75,
Awia home theater $250. Call Eric for details at 822-
3561.
Wedding dress, traditional, white, Italian matte satin with
floral appliques & pearls. Size 4-6, worn once, perfect
condition $450. 823-2038.
www.cheat-wear.com Home of the Cheat-Shirt. 9400
Deliver, Houston, TX 77063.
FUNDRAISER
Fundraising Opportunities Available, raise $500 in
one week. No financial obligation. Great for clubs. For
more information call (888)51-APLUS, ext.51
HELP WANTED
100 Instructors/ Counselors needed. Coed sleepaway
camp. Pocano Mountains, Pennsylvania. Good salary/
tips!! (908)689-3339.
3D Graphics Programmer wanted. Visual C/C++,
Windows, and DirectX. Send resume and salary
requirement to: Galaxy Scientific Corporation, 7334-
Blanco Road, Ste.206, San Antonio, TX 78216. Fax:
210-979-8250, ATTN: Randy Morlen. EOE/M/F/D/V.
liemp-> BEADS <-Ieather
stone - glass - bone - ceramic
components & ready to wear
ESazillion Beautiful Beads
3914 Old College Rd., Bryan
(409) 846-9120
Open Tues.-Sat. 10a.m.-6p.m.
COLD SORES?
J&S Studies is conducting a research
study evaluating a marketed topical
medication for the treatment of cold
sores. We are looking for people who
frequently get cold sores after being in
the sun. You do not need to have a
current cold sore to qualify. You may
qualify if you are at least 18 years old
and if you have a history of recurrent
cold sores from sun exposure. If you
qualify, benefits include: FREE study
medication and up to $500
for time and travel.
CHRONIC PAIN STUDY
Subjects who have had chronic pain
for at least 3 months, have been
taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
medication daily and require
additional pain relief are being
recruited for an investigative study with
a marketed pain medication. Eligible
volunteers will be compensated.
Call for information:
J&S Studies
846-5933
Housekeeper needed. International students welcome
to apply. Please call 779-0290.
Immediate opening for part-time position, approx.
20hrs./wk. Assist underwriter. General clerical and
computer skills required. Call Anco Insurance, HR
Department 774-6227 or fax resume to 774-6207.
Kroger in College station is hiring for the following posi
tions: *Night Stockers, ‘Overnight Checkers, "Overnight
Bakery, ‘Dairy, *Sackers. We offer tuition reimburse
ment, insurance, and flexibility. Pick up an application
today!
Lifeguards and Managers wanted. We hire quality peo
ple. please call (281)376-6510.
Manager & Crew Positions Available. Full & Part-
time- $6/hr. & Up. Established Restaurant requires
quality people to grow business in B/CS. Call for
appointment. After 6p.m. ONLY!! 764-8989 Ext.367.
MAY GRADUATES IN CHEMISTRY OR RELATED
FIELDS. Lynntech, Inc. A rapidly growing company in
College Station developing innovative electrochemical
technologies for energy conversion, environmental
remediation and biotechnology. Seeks highly self-moti
vated individuals with degrees in Chemistry, Chemical
Engineering or Physics. Candidates in all degree levels
are encouraged to apply. Send or drop your resume by
to HR, Lynntech, Inc. 7610-Eastmark Dr., Ste.105,
College Station, Texas 77840. Lynntech, Inc. is an
E.O.E.
National Park/ Outdoor Summer Jobs- Work in the
Great Outdoors. Forestry, Wildlife Preserves,
Concessionaires, Firefighters & more. Competitive
wages + benefits. Ask us howl 517-324-3112.
Now hiring experienced licensed leasing agents. 55%
split on commission. United Realty. 694-9140.
Now hiring receptionist for 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.,
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Weekends. Apply at Gold's
Gym.
Part-time evening work doing commercial office clean
ing, Mon.-Fri. Call for an appointment, 823-5031.
Part-time help. Experience preferred. Villa Maria
Chevron. 2305-Villa Maria, Bryan. 776-1261.
Part-time job helping handicap, male A&M student pre
ferred. $270/mo. 12hrs/wk. 846-3376.
Programmers needed Immediately to solve year 2000
problem. Must have experience with Cobol and working
knowledge of Data Base Systems. Must be at least a
3rd year Computer science major. $10.00-$12.00.
Flexible hours. Call Manpower 846-3535.
QUALITY SALES PEOPLE We have Full and Part
time evening telemarketing positions available immedi
ately. $7/hourly base pay + bonuses. Flexible sched
ules. Apply in person at: IMS, 700-Univ. Dr. E.,
Ste.104, C.Station (behind Golden Corral). 691-8682.
Sears. Lawn-mower mechanic needed. Flexible sched
ule. 1500-Ea. Holleman, C.Sta. 764-0311. E.O.E.
Student Rep. AT&T Authorized Agent needs 20 stu
dents now!! No experience, will train. $100-$300/wk.
Part/Full-Time. 1-800-592-2121, Ext. #173.
STUDENT WORK Program. Part-time. Flexible sched
ules around classes with above average pay.
Scholarships available, conditions apply, training pro
vided. Call 10-4. 696-7734.
Summer job? Horse internship? Spend this summer on
a horse in the Colorado Rockies. R/B, salary, tips. Top
rated ranch. Work with the largest saddle horse string in
the world. In operation for three generations. Call 303-
442-0258 to schedule an interview for April 1st. For
more information, contact Sombrero Ranches, 3300
Airport Road, Boulder, CO. 80301. 303-442-0258 or
visit our web site at www.sombrero.com
The Villas of Cherry Hollow has an opening for a part-
time leasing agent. Must be friendly, energetic and
organized. Call 846-2173.
FACIAL ACNE STUDY
Volunteers, ages 13 thru 30, with
moderate to moderately severe
facial acne needed to participate
in a research study with an
investigational topical gel. This is
an eight week study and requires
5 office visits. Eligible volunteers
will be compensated up to $125.
Call for information:
J&S Studies, Inc
(409)846-5933
Spring Break Work
The Texas Transportation is
looking for students from the
following cities to survey child
safety seat use during Spring
Break: Amarillo, Austin,
Beaumont, Corpus Christi,
Dallas, El Paso, Ft. Worth,
Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio,
Tyler, and Waco. $7/hr. +gas.
Call 845-2736, 8a.m.-5p.m. for
interview.
SKIN INFECTION STUDY
Patients 18 years of age or older with uncomplicated skin
infections such as impetigo, cellulitis, infected hair follicles,
wounds abrasions, insect bites, etc. needed to participate in a
research study with an investigative antibiotic. Eligible
volunteers will be compensated up to $200.
Call for information:
J&S Studies
846-5933
MISCELLANEOUS
GET PAID to lose weight. Wanted: 42-people to lose
weight!! All natural, Dr. recommended and #1 in
Europe!! Jan Debusk lost 165-lbs and over 80-inches
in 8-months. Jim Lane has already lost 107-lbs in 5-
months. (409)823-7383.
MOTORCYCLE
1989 Kawasaki 650 $1,150 or best offer. Call Monica,
846-2453.
Yamaha Riva Razz Scooter $450, helmet included.
1900 miles, never been wrecked. Please call Amy at
775-2944 or 845-1633.
MUSIC
Needed experienced keyboard player for country band.
Call Brian, 696-4679.
PERSONAL
Alone? Meet singles on your campusl!! 1-900-285-
9287, Ext.6366. $2.99/min. Must be 18yrs. Serv-U:
(619)645-8434.
Arg. You in a Long-Distance Relationship? Toll-Free 1-
800-871-1819.
Rate Your Romance For Compatibility. Free Bonus!!
Call Today 1-888-623-STAR.
“Sporty, fun-loving 2PC seeks equally fun companion for
Spring Break. Please contact me at www.ebswim.com
if interested.''
Tired of leaving messages and no response? This line
talks! Livel 24hr. hotline 1-on-1. 1-900-860-2400,
ext.8241. $3.99/min. MustbelByrs. Serv-U: (619)645-
8434.
Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure
breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter-775-5755.
AKC champ blood chocolate Lab- born 12/20/97. 1st
shots, declawed, dewormed. Hunting dog. Good house
dog. Potty-trained. $300. Call (281)589-7840.
AKC miniature Schnauzer puppies!!! Tail clipped, first
set of shots, papers, and parents on premises. $300.
Please call 696-4967.
AKC yellow labs. Good looking championship hunting
stock. 5-males. Owner A&M Profs and Vets. $300. e-
mail: tha@tamu.edu or call 846-1201.
BLue/red Heeler puppies $150, out of working parents.
Please call Shannon at (409)272-3018.
ROOMMATES
F-Roommate needed. Own room/bath. W/D. $250/mo.
1 /2-bills. 4-blocks from campus. 764-9680.
Female roommate wanted. Own bedroom &bath.
Room for horse and pets. 690-7250.
M/F Roommate. Own bdrm/bath. C.Sta. $265/mo.
Fully furnished. Brad, 694-7720.
Male roommate needed. Own rm/bath. Near shuttle.
Briarwood Apartments. $252.50/mo. rent +1 futilities.
Call Eric, 822-5391.
Master bdrm/bath, 1-bedroom share a bath. Call Ona
for details, 690-1205.
New duplex. Need roommate. Free rent till April.
$300/mo. (409)693-3867.
Nice 3bdrm/2bath house, close to campus, private
bdrm/bath, $280/mo. plus $40 utilities. Call after 5p.m.,
694-1595.
Roommate needed. 2bdrm/1 bath duplex. South C.Sta.,
on bus route, $250/mo. +1 futilities. Brian, 696-8130.
Sublease available immediately, male/female ok. Own
room/bath +bills, bus route, pets ok. $350/mo. or less.
694-6409.
SERVICES
AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-fun, Laugh-a-lotM
Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm),
W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri(6pm-8pm) &Sat(10am-2:30pm),
Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside Nations-Bank. Walk-ins wel
come. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111-
Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early.
(CP-0017).
Federal Income Tax Preparation. $5 Off With This Ad.
Evelyn Block, 694-2819
TRAVEL
***Act Now!! Last chance to reserve your spot for
SPRING BREAK group discounts for 6 or more. Call
Leisure Tours for South Padre, Panama City and
Daytona. 1 -800-838-8203. www.leisuretours.com
***Spring Break!! South Padre Island, TX., Daytona
Beach, FL. Best Oceanfront Hotels/ Condos. Lowest
Prices Guarantedd!! 1-888-750-4SUN***
Cancun condo for lease Spring Break week, March 14-
21, $350, price negotiable. Please contact Melissa at
776-9713.
Nicholls State offers accredited programs with transfer
able credit in languages & humanities in Costa Rica,
Mexico, Spain, Ecuador, France, and Germany. 25
+yrs. low tuition and new sessions begin every Monday.
Call (504) 448-4440 for literature.
Skf Taos, Red River, and Angel Fire, New Mexico.
Luxury townhouse, sleeps 16 from $140 to $350 per
night. Call 846-8916, ask for John.
Spring Break '98. South Padre Island.
www.pirentals.com 1-800-292-7520.
WANTED
Wanted: Meen-334 (Mechanical Systems-!) Tutor
1 hr/wk. Will pay. 223-0976pgr., 279-2646hm.
If You Have Something To Sell, Remember:
The Battalion
Classifieds Can Do It
Call 845-0569
Sports News
from staff and wire reports
Chicago Cubs legei
Caray dies of stroll
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP)
— Harry Caray, who took millions
of fans out to the ball game on
radio and television, died
Wednesday, four days after col
lapsing at a Valentine’s Day din
ner. He was believed to be 77.
In a career spanning almost 60
years, the often offbeat Hall of
Fame broadcaster covered base
ball’s greats from Musial to Mays
to Maddux. Holy Cow! as he
would say.
"We’re going to miss old
Harry,” Hall of Earner Stan Musial
said. "He was always the life of
the party, the life of baseball.”
Caray had a heart attack
Saturday at a nightclub-restau
rant while with his wife,
Dutchie, near their winter
home. He died of brain damage
caused by the attack, said
Harlan Corenman, Eisenhower
Medical Center spokesman.
A broadcaster since 1941, Caray
became a household name
through his Chicago Cubs’ games
for WGN-TV, carried nationally by
many cable systems. He was
immediately recognizable for his
thick, oversized glasses and raspy,
sing-along rendition of "Take Me
Out to the Ball Game” over the
public address system during the
seventh-inning stretch.
Caray was a broadcaster for the
St. Louis Cardinals for 25 years
and for the Chicago White Sox for
11 years before moving across
town to Wrigley Field in 1982.
During his 15 years with the
hapless Cubs, he was fond of
spelling names backward and
mentioning fans, including his
favorite bartenders, who were vis
iting the ballpark.
"Happy Birthday to So-and-
Caray
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and-So. That’s always bee
way of acknowledging the!
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for the job he got will
Cardinals in 1953.
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and said, 'We wantyoutoii
him,”’ Buck said. "Butthe.’;
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cast like him.”
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announcer Vin Scully:
could be critical, contefl I
and bombastic, orhecoiii|
lovable and full of prais
People in the bleachers,a:
as the man in the box seat!
they shared their love ofl
ball with a true fan.”
Vikings’ Randle makj(
NFL history with de
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With
NFL teams throwing around
their newfound TV billions like
so much Monopoly money, John
Randle might not reign long as
the highest-paid defensive player
in league history.
NFL Defensive Player of the
Year Dana Stubblefield of San
Francisco could oust Randle soon.
Stubblefield’s agent said he’s
working on a contract that will be
the blockbuster of an offseason
filled with blockbuster deals.
One thing is certain about
Randle, the Minnesota Vikings’
one-of-a-kind defensive tackle
who agreed to a $32.5 million,
five-year contract: No one can
match the unique blend of
power, speed, desire and humili
ty that has made Randle one of
the best pass rushers ever.
“There aren’t too many John
Randles,” Vikings vice president
Jeff Diamond said Tuesday. “If
there’s any guy I’m not worried
about performing and playing
with the intensity lie’s displayed,
it’s John Randle.”
The NFL’s sack leader since
1991 with 84 1/2, Randle cashed
in on his steady dominance and
the league’s mammoth TV con
tract Tuesday, agreeing to the
record deal, which includes a $10
million signing bonus.
The yearly average of $6.5 mil
lion blows away the $4.7 million
average of Buffalo defensive end
Bruce Smith, and the total value
of Randle’s package eclipses the
$29.75 million Kansas City gave
to linebacker Derrick Thomas in
a seven-year deal last year.
Randle’s agent, Gary
Uberstine, said only quarter
backs Steve Young of San
Francisco ($49.2 million, an $8.2
million average) and Brett Favre
of Green Bay ($47.3 million, $6.75
million average) will earn more
per season on average than
Randle.
“We feel terrific that we were
able to eclipse that age-old barri
er between quarterbacks and the
truly marquee players at impact
positions,” Uberstine said.
“We’ve never felt that it was
appropriate that quarterbacks
should make more than players
like John Randle just because
they’re quarterbacks.”
An undrafted free agent who
signed with the Vikings from
Texas A&I in 1990, Randle led the
NFL with a career-best 15 1/2
sacks in 1997 and earned All-Pro
honors for the third straight sea
son. He also broke Alan!
team record for defense
men with his fifth conseS
Pro Bowl start.
Since free agency
Friday, Randle twice turned:
offers believed to be ini
million range from the W
The Miami Dolphins were® ive
four teams that had
tract proposals, and I
to Miami on Monday.
He headed home to TeflE,
Tuesday after the Vii
upped their offer. Nevert )ti<
fortable talking about hi®
Randle was unavailable
comment Tuesday.
The contract spoke for itsftall
“Clearly we could noting Snd|
as a football team ifweWfiar
player the caliber of I
Randle,” said Diamond,
worked out the deal amida'i
of other negotiations. “Read!
had to do whatever we coal
make sure the deal got don®
Also Tuesday, the Vik
entertained cornerback
Evans of Green Bay, theirtofl
ority among other teams”
agents. The Vikings badly 1 ’
Evans to help repair their po 1
defense, which was among
NFL’s worst last season.
“I think it’s going to beat
call,” Diamond said.
Expected to command aid
$4 million a season, Evans
scheduled to visit Baltimore
Jacksonville. Diamond
Evans could make a decision
soon in the next day or two
A Vikings fan since hisd
hood in Shreveport, La., £'
already knows Vikings histof
“Being in Louisiana it
kind of neat,” Evans said
knew all the guys: (coach f
Grant to Ahmad Rashadandf
Tarkenton, Chuck Foret
Chuck Foreman was one of
favorite players.”
Minnesota also auditic
four kickers Tuesday, Christ
and Chip Lohmiller mostpr® 1
nent among them.