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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.”
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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.
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