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i SPORTS he battalion ,c t°ber 10,21 'rice must rial possessions doesn’t sell, V for the 5 I early. 3B Thursday, October 10, 2002 Nate Hybl proves that he is the man for OU NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - fhe Oklahoma Sooners have won ijofthe 14 games Nate Hybl has iiarted at quarterback. He hasn’t thrown an intercep- n this season, and his coaches have praised his poise and leader- hip. Still, to iany, Hybl is he guy who his job a par ago and is starting how because 3IC nTexas.com -The Condom So-j rs Cats, Puppes 4 s. Brazos Ara vw.shelterpeticr. on bloodline, M . solid wtwe ns - $400 (979)2* ) hair male errs ories, contad rj iters, view pups it 2786 ■ a great seieefcr d cats & kfflenso 99 or 936-825^6 STATE n/4bth, newer pct- 317-332-5800 Sl7 net market ana^sf propes ne.com orcaISS 1ATES ad ASAP. 3/2 tas! $250+1/3 Mis it lake or Jordan 779 autiful 3bdm2Mi at location, typar*. Odrms. Pe® 696-1 immates to University PW 4. HYBL ANEOUS books, collectats • 2100 Cavitt,Br ( + CYCLE Ninja. Always» ^ ^ ' n j UI T sen. $37500602* lason White, n’ho’s ability to run and throw iad coaches and fans excited ibout this season. So be it, Hybl says. “1 don’t really sense it and I ||ion’t care, for sure,” said Hybl, rfio will lead No. 2 Oklahoma against No. 3 Texas on Saturday. Ireally don’t care.” Offensive coordinator Chuck jyng says Hybl never got a fair shake from Oklahoma fans last season, partly because he was much of the time and because he followed Josh Heupel, uiio led Oklahoma to the 2000 national title. “He’s a lot more comfortable ig into this Texas game than he was last year” Long said. We’re very proud so far. Every week, he’s come in with a great work ethic attitude. It’s just fun to watch what he’s been doing.” The Texas game is where ngs began falling apart for 'bl last year. One week after surviving a pounding in a victory over Kansas State, he hurt his left shoulder and had to leave the game in the second quarter. White took over, led the only touchdown drive of the game and Oklahoma beat Texas 14-3. “1 felt like I was, as a quarter- hack, starting to come into my private ^ that ha Pl*ned,” Hybl Hullabaloo rA|| a| d' vi 979-693-59^1. The banged-up Hybl started fie next game, against Kansas, H was ineffective. White threw four touchdown passes in relief was named the starter. His ty to run is what set him apart from Hybl, and it added a dimen- n to the offense. Two games later. distance to Btm bed including 6£- '3util. 224-4400 I 3ES Driving. Lots-dl ;et dismissals 1 ' ■T(6pm-9pm), * it.- Fri(6pm-8|T i Sat(8am-2:30ff Walk-ins st price allowed^ e.2 1 7. 846-60' against Nebraska, White tore up his left knee and was lost for the season. The job became Hybl’s again. After losing to Nebraska, the Sooners won three straight before getting upset by Oklahoma State in the regular-season finale. Hybl threw three interceptions in that game and was roasted on radio talk shows. The rap was that he wasn’t mobile enough and wasn’t a difference maker at the position. When this season began. White was named the starter. But early in the second game of the year, against Alabama, he blew out his other knee and Hybl stepped in. So far this season, Hybl is 69- of-116 for 1,014 yards and six touchdowns, with no intercep tions. Including last year’s Cotton Bowl game against Arkansas, he has thrown 148 passes without being picked off. “I’m a lot more calm under the gun,” said Hybl, who also grew accustomed to pressure as an out standing junior golfer. “It’s just from playing in a lot of big games. You just have a different outlook on these games. You’re able to handle all the hysteria sur rounding it.” Long said Hybl’s increased comfort and confidence are the result of added experience and knowing that this is his offense. He also is benefiting from a more solid pocket, coach Bob Stoops said. Often last year. Stoops said, Hybl was forced to throw to his first receiver because he wasn’t getting enough time to find his other options. “He’s been exceptional,” Stoops said. “Not only is he tak ing care of the football, he’s making big plays. He made some big throws the other night against Missouri. He’s throwing the ball downfield deep. He’s very poised and confident.” Stoops said this game is one in which the quarterbacks will have to be able to make big plays. He likes Hybl’s chances of coming through. “He’s done it already,” Stoops said. “He’s been doing it for us all year. Hopefully he’ll continue to do it.” its.com Travel with iur Operator. > co, Bahamas, i " arn Cash, Tra* aervations el.com Calculi 3 3S rough ED ts for and Nebrasks Learn and happ ine5 " 9)268-3838 Guerrieri Continued from page IB Guerricri brings a lot more to the table than his coaching expertise, the field, Guerrieri’s players are perfect. One hundred percent of the players that have come in and 3ll(3 k with the program have graduated,” Guerrieri said. “One undred percent of those players have been able to go and do whatever they wanted to do in life, whether it was to go onto med- ' Ca school, work for NASA, be an accountant, go into any other ln of professional life, or just become a coach. . get the most pride out of the program I run being a positive Veinfluence on these girls." ov ? ers Clock to Guerrieri from not just Texas, but from all the nation. Four players on the 2002 Aggie team come from outside of the state. 5 . never felt anywhere like I do here,” said sophomore Emma 'V a native of Beaverton, Ore. “It’s just a camaraderie that » 0 « don't find in many places.” le uerr ' er ‘ has provided a family-like environment to every only UnC * er tutelage, and professional careers are now not the W o^f- t f° r some of his players with the development of the “For s United Soccer Association (WUSA). me personally G. 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