The Vista July 28, 2005

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UCO to offer bachelor's credit at Rose State

by Kelley Chambers Editor in Chief

The presidents of UCO and Rose State College announced and signed an agreement July 21 to offer students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree on the Rose State campus beginning this fall.

Rose State, a two-year institution in Midwest City, will offer classes taught by UCO professors for three and four thousand level credit toward a UCO bachelor's in business administration.

"We're breaking some new ground here. Oklahoma needs more college graduates. We know we're going to be successful."

- UCO President Dr. W. Roger Webb

coached the OU track and field team for 33 years and led the Sooners to six top-five finishes. He coached 22 individual NCAA champions and several future Olympians, including two gold medalists.

Martin retired from OU in 1997.

He said that he'd enjoyed a long, successful career and he wanted to spend more time with his family.

"I was a little tired at that point. I wanted to retire at a time in life when there's still time to enjoy it," Martin said.

But as it turned out, the thrill of coaching didn't leave his system so easily. In 2003, Martin accepted the position as head coach of the UCO women's cross country team.

Both institutions report an enrollment of 48 prospective students in the new program.

In the joint announcement in the Tinker Terrace Room at Rose State, Dr. W. Roger Webb, president of UCO, and Dr. Jim Cook, president of Rose State, congratulated their institutions for putting together a program they said will benefit students who are in closer proximity to Rose State. Webb , said location and access are barriers to students who might want to seek a four-year degree but do not live and work close to UCO. "We recognize in eastern Oklahoma County that there is a population of people who have a great affinity for Rose State and live near the campus," Webb said.

"This will eliminate one of these logistical barriers and make a smooth transition for those familiar with Rose State," Webb said.

"Access is the key," Cook said. "We're already working together."

Currently students at UCO can satisfy academic deficiencies through zero level course work through Rose State.

Cook said many Rose State students work full-time and it takes an average of 5.7 years for a student to complete a

see MARTIN, page 4

see AGREEMENT, page 3

Photo by Naomi Takebuchi

Rose State College President Jim Cook and. UCO,President W. Roger Webb sign an agreement July 21 thatmill,allow students to pursue a UCO bachelor's in business----administration degree on the Rose State campus in Midwest City.

Broncho coach to enter Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame

by Matt Cauthron Staff Writer

UCO cross country coach J.D. Martin will be inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame August 22 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

Martin was a three-time AllAmerican in track and field at the University of Oklahoma. He went on to coach the Sooners for more than three decades, building the program to national prominence.

Martin, a native of Erick, Oklahoma, competed in the pole vault at OU. In addition to his three All-America selections, he set a world record in the pole vault during NCAA competition in 1960.

Given his success that year, Martin

seemed to be a lock for the 1960 Olympics, but fell just short. Needing to place in the top three to qualify for the pole vault, he placed fourth.

"That should've been my year," Martin said. "I just didn't get the job done."

Unfazed, Martin switched from the pole vault to the much more demanding decathlon. He won a gold medal in the event at the Pan-Am games in 1963, but said making the Olympics was still the ultimate goal.

"Every person who participates in track and field - it's their dream to compete in the Olympics," Martin said.

But in the midst of the qualifying tryouts for the 1964 Olympics, an injury and a job offer sent Martin's life in a new direction.

Martin was set to try out for the decathlon, but suffered a minor elbow injury that affected his ability to throw the javelin. About that time, OU offered him the job of head coach of the track and field team.

Martin said he couldn't resist the chance to coach at his alma mater, even though it meant bowing out of the final Olympic tryout.

"I really wrestled with the decision, but this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Martin said. "Making the Olympics was a big dream of mine. But with the elbow injury, I wasn't up to par in the javelin.

"Looking at the final tryout made the decision a little easier to swallow.

I may not have made it anyway."

Given the decision again, Martin said he wouldn't change a thing. He

Wantland Stadium renovations make progress Construction crews in final phase of stadium renovation project

by Ashley Romano Senior Staff Writer

In a little more than a month the 2005 football team will take the field in a newly renovated stadium.

"This new stadium really embodies the entire scope of excitement and spirit that permeates our UCO campus," said Bill Farley, UCO athletic director. "It's an exciting time to be a Broncho."

Wantland Stadium is currently undergoing its second phase of construction, which began in December 2004.

Gary Resetar, project manager for Flintco Construction Company, which is completing the project, said

most of the east side renovations percent of budget" for the second have been finished, including the phase of construction.

Students helped fund the stadiaddition of more than 1,500 seats, the main structure and VIP section um's facelift with a $3 per credit hour student referendum passed by of the three-level press box.

As for what's left to complete 70 percent in 2002.

The first phase of construction of the nearly $13 million project, Resetar said the construction crew brought in new stadium lights, a began completing the more than state-of-the-art scoreboard and arti2,300 west side seats July 25, includ- ficial turf in summer 2003 at a cost ing the assembly of the upper level of about $2 million.

Resetar said renovations will bleachers, which will be finished in continue until the beginning of "a couple of weeks."

Originally, the second phase was September and will be done in supposed to increase seating capac- time for the Bronchos home openity to about 12,000, but because the er, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. project was over budget, the addition Sept.10 against West Texas A&M of 3,200 seats that would occupy an University. east side upper-level deck was pulled Sports writer Matt Cauthron confrom the renovations, Resetar said.

Now, the stadium will house only tributed to the writing of this story.

9,000 seats.

Dr. Doug Fox, executive-in-resi- Ashley Romano can be reached at dence for the president's office, said aromano@thevistaonline.com . the university will come "within two

Photo by Justin Avera

A new sign marks the transition from the former Ramada Plaza Hotel to the

new Central Plaza. UCO's newest residence hall will house 290 students and will be open this fall.

SEE MORE CENTRAL PLAZA PHOTOS ON PAGE 5

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OPINION

July 28, 2005

After second round of bomb attacks in London, journalism study tour group still safe and enjoying the sights with slight modifications to itinerary

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anic and chaos covered the streets of London once again after four detonators went off between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. July 21.

The European Travel Studies Group was on a day trip in Stratford-Upon-Avon, two hours away from London, when three of the devices went off in three tubes and one bus. So far only one injury has been reported.

The underground stations at Oval, Warren Street and Shepherd's have been cordoned off and shut down until fur-

ther notice. Forensic teams'are investigating the contents of the explosives at all stations.

At Hackney Street, bus 26 stopped after the driver heard a blast from the upper deck of the bus. People on the bus reported being covered in a white powder right after the detonator went off.

Police do not know if this attack was made by al-Qaida or copycats, but they do believe intentions were to kill.

They have noted that the attack was made precisely two weeks after the July 7 incident which

by Courtney Bryce Staff Writer in London

day goes by," photographic arts senior Jenna Butkus said.

Dr. Mark Hanebutt, journalism professor, said that all students on the trip will stay on campus at the London Metropolitan University and will avoid all tubes and buses for the evening. The day trip to Kew Gardens for July 22 was cancelled.

Students are still adamant about not leaving London ahead of schedule.

"I feel fine. There's no use living in fear," journalism senior Tyler Thomason said. "We can

killed more than 50 people.

Prime Minister Tony Blair believes that there might be a connection between this incident and those from two weeks ago. He said that investigators are looking into the possibility that this might be a diversion for something more catastrophic still to come.

"I think there will be more attempts but I think the city of London is more prepared as each

choose to live in fear or not and I choose not to."

"I think we should just make alternate plans," photojournalism major Sara Hoffman said. "I would want my money back if I had to leave."

Investigators are still looking for the bombers.

Editor's Note: The UCO journalism European Travel Studies group is scheduled to return to Oklahoma August 3.

THE TOSS-UP

What have you been doing this summer to advance your personal political goals?

ON THE RIGHT

ON THE LEFT

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ne half of the old feminist maxim, "the personal is political," is that individuals have the potential to affect local, national and even global political systems. This summer, I've been a pretty good feminist.

Very early on I was still attending library commission meetings on the topic of library shelving policy. I let the commission know that I am definitely in favor of keeping the current policy, which does not segregate books according to topic, i.e. sexual orientation.

Soon after that I flew up to Boston to visit my sister and had the chance to visit Boston's Gay Pride Parade.

A few days later I was , back in OKC, ,marching,. with the American Civil Liberties Union in the OKC Pride Parade, which I have heard is the best around.

Just a few weeks ago,

two friends and I organized a sizeable protest against 94.7 "The Buzz" and its DJ "Mo" for comments he had made against women, blacks, Africans, the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, etc.

In response, "The Buzz" issued an online apology/disclaimer, totally inadequate considering the

Tre Ronnemember of UCO Democratic Socialists

offense and potential for more, but one can't always win.

I've also been helping the

Student Health Center to kick start "Man 2 Man," a sexual assault awareness program for men that treats men like problem-solvers, not perpetrators, at UCO. Most recently, last week I served as a counselor for Peace Camp at Church of the Open Arms, during which we watched videos like "The Long Walk Home" and discussed the issues with our 12 to 17-year-old campers.

Some of these actions required little effort, and my participation probably didn't amount to much. But it did count. Everybody that stands up for social justice and equality is one more voice that opponents of progress ,must take into account. ., You can't reach a- majority without starting at one.

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once heard it quoted that "if you find a job you love, you will never have to 'go to work."

I had the opportunity to learn exactly what this quote means through a job 'I took last semester at the Oklahoma Republican Party Headquarters. Working for the ORP has been one of the greatest experiences in my life.

I have learned so much and advanced leaps and bounds in my field, not to mention getting to travel around Oklahoma and meet tons of new faces.

My job has taken me to many different places this summer but by far the most thrilling was Washington, D.C. I went there for the College Republican Nation . al Convention in June: — -- — To me, if God ever decided to place heaven on earth it would look something like D.C. The history everywhere you look, the brilliant ar.

chitecture, the magnificent monuments, and even the fast pace of city life was almost enough to take my breath away! I absolutely loved it.

I think the most touching experience I had there was on the last night when I went to see the monuments.

Standing face to face with ol' Abe Lincoln, all the

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lights seeming to illuminate his figure, and reading those famous words he wrote, I'm not ashamed to say, brought tears to my eyes.

I have always had a deep passion for politics, but I can honestly say I have never felt a deeper pride for my country than at that very moment. And I realized God placed Abraham Lincoln on this earth at one of our most crucial hours to lead the people. God has also placed us here in a very trying hour.

Looking up at him that night, I couldn't help but think, "How will we handle these challenges? And how will we be remembered for the choices we make?"

This is the last edition of The TossUp for this summer. Thanks to Toni Kennard, Jonathan Nazari and Tre Ronne for participating. This forum will resume in thelfalbY To comment on The TossUp, suggest a future topic or if you are interested in participating e-mail The Vista at editorial@thevistaonline.com .

A HEALTHY DOSE

Beware: West Nile virus runs rampant in July

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uly is the most active summer, travelers to other month for the spread of regions of the United States West Nile virus. and the world, particularly According to the CenEast Asia, have returned ters for Disease Control with unexpected infections and Prevention, only a few in past seasons. Seconddozen cases are reported ary cases have also resulted each year, but each with from blood transfusions in grave consequences. which the donor was not Twenty-two cases were aware of the illness, as intreated locally last year, cubation periods can range three of which resulted in from a few days to two fatalities. weeks after contagion.

West Nile was first noted Eighty percent of victims in Oklahoma in 2002 and will show no symptoms of has since affected some 122 West Nile virus, but remain recorded individuals with potential carriers. five total deaths, with highThe outstanding twenty est incidence rates in the percent develop flu-like northeastern and northwest- systems that can include ern state regions. fever, nausea, body aches, Although none have yet and a rash on the upper surfaced in Oklahoma this body; approximately one

in 150 cases will also show signs of disorientation, and may have convulsions, vision loss, numbness that results in paralysis, and similar neurological damage that often culminates in coma.

While West Nile remains undetected in the majority of the affected population, the body Callie A. will usually cure itself of the virus within one to three months.

Mild symptoms may not require treatment, but any lack of sensation accompanied by severe headache is an indication to seek im-

mediate attention. Extreme cases have mutated into meningitis and encephalitis, strains of which even vaccinated individuals are not immune.

As with most illness, prevention is the best cure. Although less than one percent of mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, other Collins diseases such as dengue fever and malaria can also be avoided with a few simple steps.

DEET-based repellants should be used in combination with long-sleeved clothing for outdoor work,

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as mosquitoes may still bite through thin fabrics.

Any amount of time spent outdoors holds risk, and avoiding perfumes in the evening hours makes you a less appealing target.

Stagnant water presents the best breeding ground for mosquitoes to lay their eggs, so birdbaths, gutters and empty flowerpots should be drained and checked after rainstorms.

Also remember to change hot tub and swimming pool water frequently. Door and window screens must also be in functioning condition to prevent mosquito infestation inside the home.

West Nile is spread to humans by mosquitoes, but

birds are its host source.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health asks that all bird carcasses be reported at 1-800-990-2769 and reminds 'the public that remains should not be handled without gloves.

Dogs, cats and horses can also be infected by birds, although transmission to humans via pets or carcass contact has not been established.

Take a swim and play outdoors in the dog days of July, but remember the insect repellant for what might buzz in your ear.

Callie A. Collins can be reached at ccollins@thevistaonline.com .

CAMPUS QUOTES: How do you plan to spend the next few weeks before the fall semester begins?

"I'm going to a convention in Atlanta and then I will be taking some intersession classes, so no breaks for me."

Katrina Jones Broadcasting, senior

"Working and getting ready for the great school year."

"I'm planning on studying for the GMAT to get into graduate school here."

"Working my rear end off to make money for school."

Gordon Alemao

Beth Cherry

Psychology, junior

Russell Story

Accounting, senior

Business management, freshman

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NEWS

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HUDIBURG DRIVE EXIT

by Nathan Winfrey Staff Writer

No vacancies remain in Central Plaza, UCO's newest residence hall.

Spaces in the former Ramada Plaza Hotel are $2,025 per student per semester. Director of Housing Josh Overocker said that while students that stay in the Plaza are required to purchase a meal plan in addition to existing fees, "It's not our most expensive option."

He said the cost of a room in the Plaza is comparable to a room in the University Suites.

Overocker said they gave returning students the opportunity to sign up for the new rooms first, but the majority of the approximately 290 students at the Plaza will be new to UCO housing.

In preparation for the Aug. 17 move-in date, Ovprocker said the first floor lobby is being renovated to give students a Great opportunity to have that be kind of a lively hub of life in the Central Plaza. He said the old bar will become a wireless internet cyber café. Other changes include a workout room run by the Wellness Center, a study lounge, a dining service area and pool tables.

We expect the rooms will be wireless internet, he said.

The existing pool will not be available to students in the fall.

He said the pool is designed for only 30 occupants and it would be difficult for them to manage the numbers. "It was an amenity that we really wanted to provide for the students but we couldn't find a way to make it work out for this year," he said.

Overocker said the Honeymoon

Suite left over from the hotel will also not be available for students.

"One of our staff members will be the lucky one."

To help students cross Second Street to reach the rest of campus, Overocker said, "We've put in more controlled access at the lights." He said the possibility of installing a bridge over the street was considered and is, "Not off the plate, but it's not going to happen right away." He said it was a time and feasibility factor since it involves not only the university but the City of Edmond, plus it would be expensive.

Overocker said other changes being made for students include bringing fire safety up to code for residence halls, the installation of additional electrical outlets and mailboxes and increasing security access. "We are walling off where the elevators are. You won't be able to get on the elevator without using a card."

Changes are also happening for fall in the move-in process of other residence halls. Overocker said in the past, traffic has become so bad that safety vehicles would not be able to reach buildings in the event of an emergency. He said cars will be able to park on only one side of the sidewalk for unloading, and a rotating schedule will allow 10-15 cars on the sidewalk at once with a time limit.

"Move-in day will always be crazy," Overocker said, but said he hopes the new changes help make it easier.

Nathan Winfrey can be reached at nwinfrey©thevistaonline.com .

DEPOT EXIT

(405) 733-7673 www.rose.edu

Parking permit price to increase this fall

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UCO Business classes will be offered at Rose State College in Midwest City beginning this fall in the Tom Steed Center, identified above. Eventually classes will be held at an official UCO building in the former Baptist Student Union.

AGREEMENT from page 1 two-year degree.

Dr. Michael Shirley, dean of The College of Business Administration will oversee the program.

Another reason for the program is the lack of class space for business courses at UCO, Webb said.

"Dean Shirley is packed to the wall," Webb said.

Webb called the venture a "pilot program" and said there may still be modifications.

"We're breaking some new ground here," Webb said. "Oklahoma needs more college graduates. We know we're going to be successful."

UCO Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. William Radke said UCO wants to offer two to three more bachelor's degree programs at Rose State within the next 18 months.

The next program will be nursing. Radke said a "critical shortage" of nurses in the state has necessitated the program.

"They're taking some risks," Cook said. "(and) we're providing the facility."

Classes will be held in the Tom Steed Center on the Rose State campus until the former Baptist Student Center building is renovated. Eventually it will be the official UCO building on campus with a full-time director, said Joel Drury, UCO's transfer adviser for prospective students at Rose State.

Classes to be offered this fall at Rose State are fundamentals of business finance, business communication, management information systems and business to business marketing.

Kelley Chambers can be reached at kchambers@thevistaonline. com.

FILM REVIEW: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by Trisha Evans Staff Writer

Starting this fall faculty and students will pay $80 for a permit to park on campus.

Karen Ocker, director of Transportation & Parking Services said the ten-dollar increase will cover the rising cost of resurfacing materials such as asphalt and gravel.

Ocker said the parking lots on the west side of the Liberal Arts Building were supposed to be resurfaced this summer but were postponed until the fall for financing reasons.

She said they plan to make the Liberal Arts parking lots more safe and efficient for students.

Ocker said the decision was made in part by comparing UCO to similar universities around the nation.

UCO remains one of the cheapest universities to park at in the nation, Ocker said.

OSU parking is cheaper at $54, but is set to increase with the installation of garages, while parking at OU is $205.

Ocker said all the money spent on parking permits pays for parking lots, not administration costs.

She said 70 percent of the money goes toward payment on the Nigh University Center and parking lot bond, while the remaining 30 percent is spent on maintenance projects.

"The option if we don't raise it is potholes," Ocker said. "That's not good for the image of our campus and it's not good for our cars."

Current parking permits expire July 29.

This year, permits can be purchased on UCONNECT and will be mailed to the student's or faculty member's homes.

Ocker also said the east half of the visitor pay lot will become a high occupancy vehicle parking lot. The parking lot, designed to promote car-pooling, requires at least two students per car.

Students who park there more than 100 times in the year will have their parking permit fee refunded, Ocker said.

Trisha Evans can be reached at tevans @thevistaonline.com .

'Wonka' may give viewers the 'willy's' Remake of Roald Dahl book rife with awkward moments and unlikable characters

by Kelley Chambers Editor in Chief

Director Tim Burton welcomes viewers to Willy Wonka's opulent oddball chocolate factory in the film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

The story begins in a gloomy nondescript town that makes Charles Dickens's London look like a utopia.

Willy has built a giant, once thriving but now seemingly nonfunctioning, chocolate factory. He closed the doors after his confectionary secrets were leaked and laid off the entire staff, throwing the town into a terrible economic slump.

The main character, Charlie Bucket (not pronounced Bouquet, for fans of BBC's "Keeping up Appearances,") is perhaps the frumpiest kid in the world with the frumpiest name who must be first in line to play Tiny Tim should another director choose to remake Charles Dickens "A

Christmas Carol."

Other than poor Charlie (Freddie Highmore) is a group of the four most despicable ill-behaved children anyone could ever hope to meet, who have each found a golden ticket to gain admittance for one day to Willy's mysterious factory.

The behemoth factory is almost a character in itself, looking on the exterior like a leftover from Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" or the sort of place Batman might be flushing villains out of.

It's no surprise that Charlie finds a ticket, judging be the title of the film, but after a few false starts the audience breaths a collective sigh of relief when at the eleventh hour poor Charlie snags the last ticket.

He plans to take the tour the next day accompanied by his otherwise bed-ridden grandfather (David Kelly,) who immediately hops out of bed and dances a jig at the prospect of once again seeing the inside of the factory where he once worked, before getting his pink slip.

The children assemble from around the globe, (The United States, Britain and Germany that is) and meet at the gates of the factory for the tour with the promise of a special prize at the

end for one of them.

Johnny Depp plays the enigmatic and thoroughly creepy Willy, looking like a cross between Oscar Wilde and the Mad Hatter.

The mood is set when a puppet show on the porch of the factory catches fire, much to Willy's delight.

Within minutes of the beginning of the tour Willy has expressed disdain for each of the children and cheerfully brought up cannibalism.

Each child gets what Willy presumably feels is coming to them (the fat kid nearly drowns in chocolate, and so on,) except Charlie who is pure in heart and not greedy.

Though looking at his squalid surroundings the only thing he has known is despair and watered down cabbage soup from his eerily cheerful parents (Noah Taylor and Helena Bonham-Carter.) The boy doesn't even appear to own a single toy.

The movie does flow nicely without dragging as the ghostly man-child Willy leads the children from room to confusing room each time serenaded by the mysterious Oompa Loompa's, 165 in all and all played by Burton stalwart Deep Roy.

The cocoa-loving Oompa Loompa's appear to oversee every aspect of the day-to-day candy making, operation and bookkeeping while Willy busies himself lamenting over his estranged chocolate-hating dentist father.

The motivation for the tour, and the ultimate prize, is that Willy is looking for an heir and Charlie is the last child standing through a process of elimination.

As to why a young hale and hardy man who owns a chocolate factory cannot marry and produce an heir of his own is anyone's guess. It seems like Willy might canvass for a wife, then again perhaps not.

There are overtones of deviance in Willy's demeanor. It's as if Depp revived his Edward Scissorhand's character, but with a mean streak.

Willy seems to operate with malice and his 'nails on a chalkboard' mousy voice and frequent changes of expression and tilt of the head hint that perhaps he is hearing voices.

With overtones of deviance it makes one glad that such a place as Willy's factory does not actually exist.

At the end, several of the children are so physically mangled that lawsuits would surely follow.

Hopefully for Willy, one of the all-purpose Oompa Loompa's holds a law degree.

Depp's appearance as Willy with his Prince Valiant hairstyle is only slightly creepier than the stringy perm Gene Wilder wore in 1971's "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Otherwise their attire is much the same.

The movie is not so much dark as it is confusing and viewers are left wondering if Willy is good, bad or simply deranged.

The Danny Elfman score and songs are fitting, as always, and the song and dance numbers, sung by Elfman and danced by multiple Roy's, are something to behold.

The musical numbers actually seem on the same plane with 1986's "True Stories," David Byrne's homage to small town Texas, where characters break out in upbeat song and dance numbers about rather dismal occurrences.

Depp, Bonham-Carter, Roy and Elfman will be back in Burton's sure to be creepy "Corpse Bride" this fall.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is 115 minutes long, rated PG and a pretty good time, but more likely a candidate for rental.

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SPORTS July 28, 2005

Bronchos to add new coach on defense

by Harry Gatewood III

will join the Bronchos when the fall season begins.

Miller has strong coachUCO is in the process of ing experience, having adding Calvin Miller to the served as an assistant coach football team as defensive for more than five teams.

Miller served as an assisline coach.

Miller served two years tant coach for Oklahoma with Southern Nazarene State University, Tulsa University from 2003-2004 University, Southern as an assistant coach and Nazarene University, Senior Sports Writer

Langston University, the University of Kentucky and Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri.

A native of Gulfport, Mississippi, Miller attended Gulfcoast Junior College, becoming a Junior College All-American in football the two years he played.

After his two-year stay in

Gulfport, Miller went on to Atlanta Falcons in 1980.

Miller said he serves as a play football at Oklahoma State University from 1973- minister and wants to help the Bronchos on and off 1976.

After attending OSU, the field.

Miller took the professional football stage, joining the World Football League, CFL and eventually the NFL with the New York Harry Gatewood III can be reached Giants in 1979 and the at hgatewood@thevistaonline.com .

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Volleyball picked to win LSC North

by Harry Gatewood HI Senior Sports Writer

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Broncho standout Lacie Allen digs in during a 2004 game

MARTIN

He said he just happened to be in the right place at the right time for a new challenge.

"I live near UCO in Edmond, and [UCO Athletic Director] Bill Farley is a friend of mine from OU," Martin said. "He approached me and we talked about it. I felt like I'd been out of it long enough, so I accepted."

Farley said Martin represents exactly the from page 1

The UCO volleyball team was deemed Lone Star Conference North Division volleyball preseason champions July 22 by the leagues annual preseason poll. UCO received 15 of 18 first-place votes.

The Bronchos were the 2004 LSC North runner-up with a record of 21-9 ending their three-year reign as division champions.

UCO will return five starters and five other letter winners in addition to third-year head coach Jeff Boyland.

Boyland and the Bronchos finished with a total of 123 points, earning the favorites role in balloting of division head coaches, sports information directors and media representatives.

Defending LSC North Champion Cameron University received the other

kind of coaches he's looking for.

"He's got phenomenal integrity and moral values," Farley said. "He was born to coach, he's a great athlete himself, and he's living here in Edmond. It's one of tho§e things that was kind of meant to be."

Martin said taking the job at UCO was yet another decision he wouldn't change if he could. Given the turnaround he's spearheading at UCO, it's safe to say the cross country team wouldn't change it either.

three votes for a total 97 points, followed by Texas Women's with 93 point's.

Midwestern State received 79 points, Texas A&MCommerce received 50 and Southeastern Oklahoma 26.

UCO was picked to finish no less than second on any of the 18 ballots cast.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, which will play its first season of intercollegiate volleyball this fall, garnered the respect of several voters as the Bulldogs were twice picked for fifth and four times in sixth.

In the LSC South preseason poll, Abilene Christian was the unanimous pick to repeat as division champs.

The Bronchos begin practice on Aug. 11 and will hold the Blue-Bronze game Photo Services Aug. 20 and open the season Aug. 26-27 at the Colorado Volleyball coach Jeff Boyland instructs his team during a timeout Christian Mile High Classic in Lakewood, Colo.

In just his first year, Martin guided the Bronchos to a second-place finish in the Lone Star Conference, after having finished in last place the previous year.

Martin credited the turnaround to his team's unwavering dedication. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think we could move up that far, with basically the same team," he said. "It just goes to show how hard these girls worked."

In recognition of the team's quick improve-

ment, Martin was named LSC Coach of the Year.

Martin will be inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the National Cowboy and Western H eritale Museum. Martin will receive the honor alongside fellow inductees Barry Sanders, Thurman Thomas, L. Dale Mitchell, Mark Price and Wilbur Joe Rogan. _

Matt Cauthron can be reached at mcauthron@thevistaonline.com.

Living in a fantasy world ONE GUY'S OPINION

by Matt Cauthron Sports Columnist

've been writing this column all summer, and every time I sit down to start typing, I ask myself, "Is it too early to write about football?" And every time, the answer is yes. It's probably still too early. It's late July, and the NCAA and NFL seasons won't start until September.

But for some of us, the football season that is perhaps most important is fast approaching. For us fantasy football freaks, draft day is right around the corner.

If you don't play fantasy football, you need to ask yourself a couple of questions: Do I enjoy watching NFL football on Sunday? Do I enjoy competing with my friends in just about any activity, especially when a friendly wager is involved?

If you answered yes to those questions (and, let's face it, this is the sports page of a college paper...if you're reading this, you probably answered yes), for you to delay any longer is madness.

If you're already savvy to the fantasy world, then this column is for you, because I'm going to answer the five biggest questions surrounding the upcoming season.

5. How do I find the inevitable "sleeper" of the draft?

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I don't pretend to know some mystical formula for finding those players who will come out of nowhere to post huge fantasy numbers. But putting a little logic into the guessing process never hurts.

For example, when you get to the later rounds, start drafting backup running backs from Denver or Kansas City.

It could be a complete bust, but we all know injuries are inevitable in the NFL. And whomever the Broncos and Chiefs trot out there always get comparable numbers. It's the system. So, since Priest Holmes hasn't finished a season since he was a backup at Texas, and Tatum Bell is a notorious fumbler, why not take a seventh-round flyer on Larry Johnson or a tenthrounder on Maurice Clarett?

The potential reward outweighs the risk.

4. Who are the fantasy winners and losers after offseason trades and free agent signings?

This one is pretty simple.

Kerry Collins: winner. Daunte Culpepper: loser. And they both have Randy Moss to thank. Collins, who specializes in wildly heaving the ball around the field with reckless abandon, could very well throw 30-plus touchdowns with Moss on one side and speedster Jerry Porter on the other. Culpepper, who threw

39 touchdowns last season, would be a first-rounder if Moss had stayed. As it stands, I think he loses at least 10 touchdowns without his go-to guy.

3. How do I proceed when considering rookies?

The only rookies worth worrying about are running backs. Every year, a rookie back breaks through for a great year. Just look at what Julius Jones did in only nine games last year. From the late second round on, you should not hesitate to grab Cadillac Williams, or Cedric Benson. Because of the return of Ricky Williams to Miami, Ronnie Brown becomes a bigger question mark.

2. What about holdouts?

There are two big contract disputes this year that have fantasy owners concerned.

Shaun Alexander and Terrell Owens both believe they deserve better, and both claim they'll hold out of training camp if they don't get it.

I think it moves both guys down a couple of spots, but no more. Alexander, who has been as dependable as it gets for a fantasy starter, should still be among the top three backs selected. Owens should be the second receiver selected behind Moss. Sure, these guys want more millions, but they're not going to give up the ones they're already get-

ting. They'll both cave and they'll both have great seasons.

1, Should I draft Peyton Manning number one overall?

The question of the year.

In my league, the owner who drew the first pick traded it away just so he wouldn't have to make the decision.

To me, the answer is simple: no way. I realize Manning had the best season ever for a quarterback last year. But the golden rule of fantasy football still applies: you must draft running backs early and often. Think about it. Most fantasy leagues start two running backs, and there are barely twenty (if that) in the NFL who put up dependable fantasy numbers from year to year. If you take Manning at number one, your starting backfield will be shaky at the very best. And there are other quarterbacks who can give you almost as much as Manning. Culpepper had a better fantasy season than Manning last year! You could take Trent Green or Kerry Collins in the fifth round, after filling out both starting spots at running back and receiver, and be much better off.

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