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le 7 I* idak, September 14, 2001 THE BATTALION 's its Aggies look to NFL ' " er success at A&M ■ By Mark Pas swat ers THE BATTALION Much like the 2(KK) Texas A&M foot- 11 season, the members of that team encountered very mixed results in ir attempts to continue their careers in NFL. Some had no trouble making team’s final SA-man rosters while hers faced quick setback or found eiQ 'Ives in limbo. ■u' first Aggie drafted was wide ceiver Robert Ferguson, who set virtu- ^■svery A&M receiving record in his ngle year in College Station. Selected i tie second round by the Green Bay ^Hers, Ferguson was looked at to make n immediate impact. ^■omments made by Packers offensive en;v'U, ooldinator Tom Rossley on the day of roping. * erguson’s signing were — “The big key r ence tr f or Ferguson) is going to be how quick- unhersBf-y |f£ can learn the system,”— are prov- ig to be prophetic. A number of nagging ajunes and an inability to become com- ortlible with the Packers’ offensive final finals in cntuallv Ag golf squad opens up 2001 season in Albuquerque By Joel Hudgins THE BATTALION nship. ! me pc "irials lb \l W.,p - ultural s dvisor f said the rodeo dm im than is ironic that a large part of the success of sial rode belTexas A&M women’s golf team rests on the to prorr :>ac L of senior Anna Jonsson. Ironic, because rodeoi 0 :'h e ! one tb'ng preventing Jonsson from becom- thern ah * n 8 one °f l be best players in Texas A&M histo- > arounJ r y h her back, give tab n ‘ e xcqta sr to tit rf n Mar:' - rhallcngdtl munity toa icrse afldf what it said, jb w ill Ik -rcie A i rul Sain: f) pan. in schemes have left Ferguson buried on the depth chart. He did not catch a single pass in Green Bay’s opening week win against the Detroit Lions. Defensive tackle Ron Edwards, a somewhat surprising third-round pick by the Buffalo Bills, had a very impressive pre-season. His performance not only ensured his spot on the team’s roster, but allowed him to become the primary backup at right defensive tackle in Buffalo’s 3-4 scheme. Linebacker Jason Glenn, the leader of last year’s “Wrecking Crew” defense, was presumed to be one of the top ten outside line backers available in the 2001 draft before he was injured in the Aggies 35- 31 loss to Oklahoma. Drafted in the sixth round by the Detroit Lions, Glenn felt very comfort able with the Lions and his role with the team. “They’ve got me working with the second string already,” he said this sum mer. In spite of a string or pre-season per formances that impressed not only the coaching staff but the Detroit media. Weekend Postponements - All NCAA and NFL football games - All MLB games through Sunday PGA, LPGA, NASCAR and NHL events Remaining MLS regular season canceled Page 5 Glenn was Detroit’s final cut on Sept. 3. Glenn was not out of work for long, as the New York Jets snapped him up the next day. “We’ve liked Jason for a long time,” said Jets General Manager Terry Bradway. “He can give us depth at the linebacker position and he really impressed us by showing he could play special teams.” Another rookie who had shown prom ise in training camp was safety Michael Jameson, a sixth-round pick of the Cleveland Browns. An injury derailed Jameson’s attempt to make the Browns’ active roster, and he has been placed on the injured reserve list, meaning he can not play during the 2001 season. Other members of the 2000 team that did not make opening day rosters include linebackers Cornelius Anthony and Roylin Bradley, released by the Washington Redskins and Seattle Seahawks, respec tively. Wide receiver Chris Taylor was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and lineman Chris Valetta was released by the Tennessee Titans. SPORTS IN BRIEF Weekend Big 12 sports cancelled The Texas A&M volleyball, soccer, women’s tennis, and cross country teams have all postponed or cancelled this weekends events after Big 12 Conference officials decided to postpone competition in ail sports through Sunday. The volleyball team was set to host Kansas State Saturday, and had Wednesday’s match in Norman, Okla., postponed. The A&M soccer team, who has already had two matches postponed this season, will not play Friday against New Mexico or Sunday against the Mexican National team. Neither match will be rescheduled. The men’s and women’s cross country teams were scheduled to compete in the Aztec Invitational in San Diego. The event will not be rescheduled. The women’s tennis team had its first fall contest, the Arkansas Invitational, can celled as well. Flash back to Anna’s freshman year, three years ago. After an incredible first year, win ning two tournaments and leading the team in scoring average, she earned second team All-Big 12 honors. However, since that year, Jonsson has endured a string of injuries — mostly in her back and neck, that have prevented her from returning to that level of play. Last year was her first healthy year but she was still unable to return to top form. “Last year, I was healthy, and that was great. But I was just happy to be able to play, and my focus laid there rather than on scoring,” Jonsson says. “1 was just very glad to feel good and be scoring. It’s been up and down. But this year, 1 feel really good.” The Aggies are coming off their seventh regional appearance in the nine years under head coach Jeanne Sutherland. But they will have to overcome the loss of leadership and consistent performances of All-Big 12 pick Mimi Epps and fellow departed senior, Marta Ostos. In spite of these losses, Sutherland believes that simply making the regional tournament would be underachieving for this year’s squad. “We’re obviously going to miss Mimi and Marta, but our team shouldn’t have any change in quality,” Coach Sutherland says. “We expect to See Invitational on page 7. 4 4 I >'S Tm fivw @ faitfimst Pkwy. (Itext to 4,0 8 Oo) 694-0018 X 103.9 "UVE" PASTY Over 21 NEVER a Cover with College I.D. Under 21, NO COVER till 11 P.M. $3 after 11 with College I.D. X 103.9 "UVE'PARTY I 4.1 I I. ir»>i S Sk FRIDAY till 11 ■>. / lV<eViE- having aFAlffir/ ’i SflTORDfl fonym iients. CAE I I ISI S & LCNGNECrS till it mm. 0v<r 21 NEVER fl COVER with Collqe I.D. Unfa 21. NO COVER till 11 P.M. $3 niter 11 with College I.D. 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