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•i he Battalion Sports Page 7 • Tuesday, October 19, 1999 Cleark pay civil [ victims theirij )t estimated^ ; done whatiiu ptionsofthesi “are ed customei!,^ e been soraea n confused,"^ 'niy conptg 11 our most them if thei'^ iy also has settkj i other states i-j esaid. ?nt, all maiflsj mer, theycang tey can ent- 1 elp them win. ited because^ office had rd Id haveresuiitij 'an m mm ersi ■ni/Lii tp an assef]to Tiggies BY JASON LINCOLN The Battalion Ithough some top collegiate mid fielders may be scoring powerhous es, the midfield is more often a play- king position that sets up goals and 'ensive attacks. The Texas A&M Soccer m boasts a talented midfield that excels afthe playmaking role in addition to being coring force. Senior Mandy Davidson 5 left her mark in the Aggie midfield as je closes out her final season in style. In a four year career thus far highlight- by 45 starts, a Big 12 Championship d three berths to the NCAA Champi- J . / iships, Davidson has found success with n was was ^ S o Ccer Ttie senior team captain does >t have statistics of a dominant soccer ayer, yet has left her mark at A&M ;er settle wii stiustii , and they wr uneral and the funeralapE r0U gh consistent performance and team adership. California native came to an up- itoniohz^: id-coming A&M team that returned all 11 arters and immediately stepped in to ave her mark. That early impact came through David- n’s personality, which led to her imme- ate acceptance by the team and a role at she would keep throughout her four it(«®ar career. “A big part of success in women’s ath- er the Atamtftics comes from the chemistry of the Bee got thecal® am,” A&M soccer coach G. Guerrieri lid. “Mandy Davidson is one of the best eople to help bring out the best in every- ody and add to that chemistry. “The way she deals with people is way of St® oted assavirp :e chief it Gordon “ra mt noted Gotit indgun. ed theamM irdon’s race.® y has oser hushed if therestaiffiM red him dnB )97 Ford pickn handcuffed' : asking questic •day, officers ia : olice Depaitffi <as Rangen r: :e descended c’L H here Gordo»iil amething we can all take a lesson from. Davidson’s parents, Clif and Marilyn rcked Goa ®i )av dson, said they knew from the start hat their daughter’s people skills would be isimportant as her on-field contributions. “We knew she’d make a good contri bution on the field, but make an even big ger statement off the field,” Marilyn David son said. Marilyn Davidson said the qualities that characterized Mandy’s upbringing were instrumental in her ability to accept a less glamorous role on the team for a signifi cant leadership role. But the midfielder would not be content with a leadership position that did not in volve competitive on-field action. To achieve the role she desired with A&M soccer, Davidson had to make strides on the field to make an impact and win a starting role. “She’s made a lot of sacrifices over the past few years,” Guerrieri said. “She’s also made a lot of improvements and as a result she has become a more complete player.” The senior takes the same leadership example on the field, putting the team’s success ahead of any possible glory for herself. “I’ve always considered myself — on the field — as a playmaker,” she said. “I’m not the person who does the big exciting things, but I keep things consistent. I think that’s my role as a center midfielder. “It may not be the most glorious spot, but I love what 1 do and I’m happy to let other people shine.” Davidson has still managed to con tribute a spark this season, adding an other scoring threat to the Aggie offense. It took Davidson until her junior year to score her first collegiate goal. This year, she is fifth on the team with three goals and also has two assists for a total of eight points. “I used to score goals, and then when I came to college I hit this slump where I couldn’t score from the midfield,” Davidson said. “To start the season off ■'* m ilf.'T; ' •••icjw.i - i iZUiV' ■ with goals made it all the more fun and made me realize how much I’m going to miss it all.” The point scoring this season — in addition to her team leadership — has made a strong conclusion to her career with Aggie soccer. “Having her in the program is reward enough,” Guerrieri said. “But her perfor mance on the field is even better. ” When Davidson arrived at A&M, the team was only in its third season. Al though the Aggies had already experi enced success, there were still some unknowns. With impact players such as Davidson, A&M has managed to develop into a con sistent national force that is bigger than Davidson ever imagined. Davidson said while she has big hopes for her final postseason, she will be hap py with her career at A&M regardless of how it ends. “Texas A&M has been the biggest blessing I’ve ever had,” she said. “I can’t think of a better place to spend four years. No matter what happens, I’m go ing to be happy with my final season with the team. “Looking at it right now, it could only get better by us playing well in the Big 12 Championships — hopefully bringing home another championship — and for us to make the playoffs and do our best in the NCAAs. To have no regrets, that’s what I’m hoping for.” Junior forward Nicky Thrasher said Davidson has left her mark on the team through her leadership ability. “Mandy’s awesome,” Thrasher said. “She’s a great leader on our team and will truly be missed when she’s gone next year. ” mov i -jmu m. „ A&M senior midfielder Mandy Davidson has over her career through both her strong play JP BEATO/The Battalion contributed to the Texas A&M Soccer Team and her leadership qualities. CAREER EXPO ‘99 IE The best general job fair in Texas!!!!!! Tuesday & Wednesday, October 19th & 20th 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Reed Arena Employers seeking to fill careers in technical, business, education and general careers. There is something for everyone!!!! r future ily one facW' e an invest- ,r also noted mer educate ent perfbr- make a diH f ieve peopk n retiremen 1, ipany. 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