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player n E; band. r more inform THE BATTALION 9 Wednesday, September X, 2004 luxury iowrJ Texas /\&M senior setter Kari Kelli (left) battles with Texas State s Elizabeth Nwoke at the net during rent free lyuesday night's first game at G. Rollie White Colesium. The Aggies won the match 3-0. clean $2?] ill 512-557-d W/D connecS o 255-6855 needM >o +1/2 bfe reded. A«« S375/mo. r . 817-235-3S rded ASAP amprus, IMtt :all 823-€6~ 2ba, S32l.rt 12-577-4267 d for 4txr lilities. 575-52, r new 3txr lls paid. Prs ot at>e Zi n 2bdrm !ur ite. sharw { 1-5987. Volleyball Continued from page 7 Bobcats’ and forced Texas State into com- mitting 28 errors. A&M senior Melissa Munseh had a game-high 13 kills, each of which sent the crowd of 1,310 into an uproar. “I’m extremely disappointed,” said Texas State head coach Karen Chisum. “We had several shanks and receiving errors. Just because it’s at G. Rollie (White) doesn't mean we can’t hit the ball. This is a fun atmosphere and it was an opportunity. We didn’t take advantage of the opportunity. I’m dis appointed for Krystal (Kolkhorst). She wanted to have a good game tonight in front of her family, and she was never given the ball to pass. It wasn’t her fault.” Growing up together in Houston, Kolkhorst and Kelley won a state championship at Cypress Falls High School. The two have kept close and talk dai ly, despite playing at different colleges. Tuesday night marked the first time the cousins have played on the same court since high school. “It’s definitely fun,” Kolkhorst said. “She is my cousin, but really like a sister and I applaud her for winning tonight. We’re very close. We talk every day, but it’s usually about boys, not volleyball. We have a lot of respect for each other.” “1 love playing Krystal,” Kelley said. “Its fun playing against her in front of our family. I re ally wanted to beat her, so that was great. Krystal played a good game, and it was a lot of fun for our family. In game two, A&M jumped to a quick lead. A string of good serves by Kolkhorst helped the Bobcats cut the lead to 10-8. But that was the clos est Texas State got, and the Aggies were on cruise control the rest of the way. “We had a lot of goals going in, and defense was one of them,” Kelley said. “Our passing was great, and that helped us to get off to our good start. We were having fun out there, and that helped us to play like we’re capable of playing.” i 2/1 dupln futilities 2bdrnV2t» I s paid Cal i ublease, SC behind Nor: 69-879-8175 i share:, - .. A/C, i/4 (rtsla 77-t "T? FIND! ieed 4tfi ' FURN own iv/large # it, shutfe ill Kate 760. nted 2W all (832)5125 nmates. 3® rent $300 hare a 4bdm- idoah Sub* - Lewis Continued from page 7 fourth quarter, was the most im pressive. Lewis broke around a few defenders and ran 42 yards to the end zone. Little did Lewis know he had made his first step toward gaining 1,()()() yards. ”1 felt so good, like 1 did my job to help us win the game,” Lewis said. “But that (1,000 yards) wasn’t going through my mind. I knew 1 was sharing duties with Derek and I wouldn’t be getting the ball a whole bunch. I just had to take what I could get.” But Lewis would get the ball a lot. The next game against the University of Utah, Lewis rushed for exactly 100 yards. He rushed for 100 yards or more in a game four more times, mostly while splitting time with Farmer. Working with Lewis every day in practices, A&M running backs’ coach Lee Fobbs became more confident that Lewis would have a phenomenal freshman season. “I thought he had a chance at 1,000,” Fobbs said. “There were some things Courtney had to im prove on to be that kind of com plete back, and he knew that. He worked hard in the weight room — and still is — to have all the right ingredients.” Lewis finished the 2003 season with 1,024 rushing yards, the first time since 1998 that A&M had a 1,000-yard running back. He av eraged an impressive 5.51 yards per carry and scored 12 touch downs. Lewis earned Freshman All-American honors and AU- for Big 12 second-team honors his on-field accomplishments. Franchione said Lewis’ stand out season wasn't a fluke and that Lewis earned his yards through having the tools of a good back. “He's got great vision out on the field,” Franchione said. “Some backs arc good runners, but they just run to where they're told to. Court ney recognizes defenses and has a great feel for them. 1 le sees the po tential holes mid takes advantage of them. Not every back can do that.” Although Lewis makes big plays on some of the noisiest fields in the country, he is quiet, shy and reserved. Lewis would much rather play a video game and relax than do a photo shoot or interview. On the field, you won't find Lewis yelling at teammates to get them pumped up or chastising them for mistakes. He goes about his work seriously and focuses on the task at hand. “I try not to lose my compo sure during the games. I just try to keep patient and keep work ing,” Lewis said. “I think 1 am overshadowed a little bit by some other players attention-wise, but I don’t mind at all. 1 just want to play the game and go home.” But with success comes atten tion. The little known back is now a common name in College Station and at the top of opposing coaches’ big-players list. A&M fans and coaches expect Lewis to have another great season, poten tially better than last year. A&M senior running back Keith Joseph, w ho has been a type of team role model for Lewis, said he doesn't have any doubts that Lewis will have a great season and career. “He's a gixxil back and he’s going to get better," Joseph said. “Reggie (McNeal ) and the receivers and the offensive line arc all going to be here at least another year. I le’s going to be able to work with those guys for a good few years and build with them.” Lewis said he hopes to con tinue his success, but hopes to stay under the radar as much as pos sible. Receiving constant atten tion isn’t what — Dennis Franchione he’s looking for; A&M Football Coach he is just look ing to get playing Courtney sees the potential holes and takes advantage of them. Not every back can do that. time on the field. “Of course I’m looking for an other LOGO yard season,” Lewis said. “But, I’m looking more for getting some wins.” When Lewis steps into his nor mal position on Kyle Field Sept. 18 against Clemson, the butterflies will most surely be in their normal position in his stomach... they’re always there before that first car ry. But regardless of whether he rushes for 10 yards or 100, if one reporter wants a quote or 20 after the game or if one fan sees him or 80,000, Lewis wants just one thing —- the ball one more time. Lambda Chi Alpha Are you ready? Fraternity Rush 2004 www.aggiegent1emen.com ADVERTISEMENT College student tries to return uneaten food for partial refund Andy Pernsteiner, above, cautiously approaches counter with chicken bone ami a few peas. By POLLY BROWN Checking his dignity at the cash register, college student Andy Pernsteiner recently presented a local diner cashier with a plate of picked-over food, demanding money for the vittles he didn’t ingest. The cashier—who wishes to remain anonymous—was flabbergasted by the whole incident. “It was both sick and sad at the same time,” she said. Pernsteiner had a different take: “1 didn’t eat the bone, so why should I pay for it?” Pete Woychiek— a childhood friend of Pernsteiner’s—said it was monthly fees tacked on to his friend’s checking account that drove him to the shameless act. “Andy has been pounded for months by fees on his checking account. He’s pathetic. I never really liked him when we were kids cither.” Woychiek—who says he personally was financially saved by Washington Mutual’s Free Checking Deluxe—thought his childhood friend needed to get his act together and visit a Washington Mutual Financial Center or go to wamu.com. Then he, too, could sign up for Free Checking—an account with optional Deluxe services like free online bill pay. “Until Andy decides to get Free Checking,” said Woychiek, “I’m never eating out with him again. I’m pretty sure 1 won’t return his phone calls either. I might even change my name.” “1 didn V eat the bone, so why should / pay for it? ” FREE CHECKING DELUXE t-800-788-7000 Washington Mutual MOB HUMAN INTEREST FDIC INSURED IS n tl D r Clemson. ■ >16-6127. |: s for Tech I take best read the line print. tel Free tions and CLASSIFIEDS CALL 845-0569 TO PLACE YOUR AD it driving o' From pre-game tailgate parties to the breathtaking corps march-in, you won't want to miss a minute of the many activities surrounding Fightin 1 Texas Aggie football. Ride the game-day express shuttles from Post Oak Mall to our tradition-rich gridiron, Kyle Field, and leave the parking and traffic worries to us. It's FREE! Shuttle operates 2 1/2 hours prior to kick-off and for 2 hours after game ends. 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