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Administration is contemplating moving some College of Education offices into the Max Chambers Library.
Library may lose space to offices by Jim Epperson III Senior Writer Library administrators reported recently that the UCO administration is considering building offices in the library for the College of Education in the corning months. Among library employees, rumor has it that the offices will be built on the first floor of the library where the snack bar and study areas are. Rumors also suggest that the entire south side of the third floor will become official offices for the college. Books could be moved to the north side of the library and be
placed in compressed bookshelves. This would mean that no one would be able to browse the shelves for F. Scott Fitzgerald's short stories, Plato's "Allegory of the Cave," Shakespeare's sonnets or books about Monet. Instead, students and faculty would move hundreds of books on light rolling bookshelves to find exactly what they want. Steve Kreidler, UCO vice president of administration and finance, said approximately 70 temporary College of Education offices are in the library right now. These offices would become permanent, he said. Kreidler said the faculty in the
library came from Old North after it was deemed unsafe. He said it is cheaper than renovating Old North. "Our problem is that it is going to cost $4 to $5 million to repair, whereas for a few thousand dollars we can make offices," Kreidler said. Kreidler also said the Oklahoma School for the Deaf would be moved into the library from the annex of the Pre sident's Old House on the east side of campus. "It's not going to take up a lot of the library," Kreidler said. Some students think that since they pay a student library fee, their
study space should not be taken. Ravi Boppana, a graduate in the MBA program, said, "The library is for the library." But Kreidler said the library fee pays for the building, and the building can be used for anything. "We don't always have the same need for square footage because of the digital world," he said. International business junior Mark Hopkins also disagreed with the idea. He studied biology on the third floor where offices would be. "I don't think they should alter the library unless they have to," he said.
Elizabeth Hellwege, a biology senior, said she always studies in the designated study area on the first floor. She likes it now especially because the library just opened the south door, which makes it more accessible. "It is quiet over here and convenient to the computer labs. There are few places to go on campus for studying," Hellwege said. Accounting senior Travis Conklin said putting offices in the library would make it harder for him to study. "There is not enough room right now to study. Students will be closer together and it will be louder," Conklin said.
A six-month extension to apply for financial aid was recently granted to any student affected by the military mobilization that resulted from the Middle East conflicts or the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved the one-time extension to accommodate students ordered to active military duty or reassigned to another station. They will now have until Jan. 15, 2004 to submit applications for the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG), a need-based grant awarded to state residents who attend colleges, universities and career technology centers within the state. Additionally, an exception to the five-consecutive-year limit on the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) scholarship was issued by the State Regents to accommodate students who have been required to leave school to serve in the military at any time as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The length of any qualifying student's OHLAP scholarship will be extended to compensate for time spent away from school in the service of the military. The number of students who qualify for these changes is "relatively small," said Harve Allen, director of Media Relations for
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Local experts react to Bush's `road map' for peace in Israel by Rod Jones Staff Writer The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Sunday that U.S. forces might be used to fight Hamas, an Islamic militant group, in an effort to put the "road map" to peace in Israel back on track. "Hamas is right in the gun sights," said Senator Richard Lugar on the Fox News Channel.
Hamas has rejected the peace plan and said they will not stop attacks until "all Jews are driven into the sea." The senator said actions by international forces might be necessary to revive the road map, a plan backed by
President Bush at a Mideast summit in Aqaba, Jordan earlier this month. The summit was attended by Israeli Prime Minister Arial Sharon and newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas. In a televised address to the Israeli parliament, Sharon said, "Because of our position, the voices against Hamas in the world are increasing, and there are calls to increase pressure on this • murderous group. This is what we have done, and this is what we will continue to do." Dr. Louis Furmanski, chairman of the UCO Political Science Department, said it is doubtful that the political system that exists in Israel can support the plan but, "It is better that something is being done." Edie Roodman, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Okla-homa, said the peace plan has potential if the cycle of violence is interrupted long — enough to move it forward. "Israel has the willingness to talk, but is vigilant when going after terrorists," she said. Roodman said Sharon, the former Israeli defense mini s ter and current leader of the rightwing Likud party, has shown amazing restraint.
The road map has three phases and is intended to create an independent Palestinian state by 2005. Phase one calls on both sides to renounce violence. The Palestinians must make an effort to arrest violent militants while Israel dismantles settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Both sides are expected to perform their obligations in parallel. The second phase involves international efforts, as the United Nations, Russia, and the European Union agree on when phase one has been completed so that the Palestinians can draft a constitution. Arab nations would restore relations with Israel back to pre-conflict levels. The last phase would resolve final issues such as determining boundaries and dividing Jerusalem, which is considered a holy city by both parties. More than 60 people have been killed since the road map was introduced June 4. Palestinian militants have launched four suicide attacks, and the Israeli military has responded with seven helicopter strikes into Palestinian territories. Furmanski said the plan will only work if "the Palestinians control their extremists and Israel stops the expansion of settlements." Israel has pulled down 10 settlements since the Aqaba summit. Many settlements consist of one or two empty mobile homes. "If Israel pulls down settle-
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Summer construction continues on the South Parking Lot.
Officials refinance bonds to salvage programs by Jim Epperson III Senior Writer For the past two years Stephen Kreidler, UCO vice president for administration and finance, has prepared for budget cuts. He recently announced the administration has found new ways to keep from losing programs due to those cuts. "Sure, we're facing tough economic times in Oklahoma, but we are able to find ways to save money," he said. Kreidler said money was most recently conserved when the university completed work to refinance three major bonds, which will ultimately save the university $9.8 million throughout the next 20 years, or about $500,000 a year, Kreidler said.
"Interest rates are extremely favorable right now. We are able to refinance without extending the term of the bonds and still have a lot of money. This is pure interest rate savings," He said. Two of the three bonds were issued for a 30-year term in 1993, the other for 25 years: one to build an addition to the library, one to expand the Nigh University center and improve campus parking, and a third for general capitol improvements, Kreidler said. All three were refinanced to the end of "their original terms. "We will be able to plow the savings back into the general fund, for library improvements and for continued improvements to the University Center and much needed parking."
By refinancing the bonds, Kreidler said UCO would save
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Quote of the day "What are the 7 deadly sins of Christianity? Gluttony, avarice, sloth, lust... They are urges every man feels at least once a day. How could you set yourself up as the most powerful institution on earth? You first find out what every man feels at least once a day, establish that as a sin, and set yourself up as the only institution capable of pardoning that sin." — Anton LaVey
Today in History 1961 The Supreme Court struck down a provision in Maryland's Constitution requiring state officeholders to profess a belief in God.
1987 The Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law requiring any public school teaching the theory of evolution to teach creationism science as well.
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"It's not listed in the Bible, but my spiritual gift, my specific calling from God, is to be a television talk show host." — Televangelist Jim Baker. Life decisions concerning religion ought to be made after long hours of deliberation, coupled with deep introspection and personal reflection. Recently though, a noted televangelist visited our fair state, and at his "Mission: Oklahoma City" some 90,000 people flocked to the Ford
Center to hear "life changing" messages from the noted minister Billy Graham. This man once said "All men are Christians, whether they know it or not, even Buddhists, Muslims, Jews and atheists." Can someone really find religion under such circumstances? If it were really so easy to crowd thousands of sinners into a convention hall and assure their personal salvation, we would all be headed to heaven
tomorrow. If all men believe the same, why have a mission at all? In fact, perhaps his goal ought to be to travel to Israel and convince the self-proclaimed Palestinians that they are just as Christian as their Jewish enemies. It's highly unlikely they would feel as ecumenical. The problem with such mass religion is its reliance on euphoric emotion, a sweeping tidal wave that loses fervor
The Grove Sun Daily on the death penalty: If all of Oklahoma's death row inmates were like Kenneth Chad Charm, there would probably be little sentiment for abolishing the death penalty. Mr. Charm, who was executed by the State of Oklahoma last Thursday evening, committed a perfectly vile crime with the help of a 16-year-old accomplice who, because he was a youth, is now serving a life sentence. The two men picked up a 14year-old, raped and killed her and then sped off somewhere else hoping to establish an alibi. The details of the crimes were particularly gruesome
including that the men beat the girl to death with a sledgehammer... Now, we admit to being deeply troubled by the death penalty, and most particularly for the spirited use of it these days in some states, including Oklahoma. It is a sullied penalty with rising numbers of people being freed from death row after being found to be innocent. It is also applied vigorously in some jurisdictions and never in others. Pick your state and your county wisely if you do awful things because what can get you a few years in one state can get you executed in another.
But then along comes an animal like Mr. Charm committing a crime so mean-spirited and evil–and being so seemingly unrepentant about the life he took and the hurts he caused to her family and many friends–that he's the poster child for why sometimes there is no other penalty that fits the crime. Predators like Mr. Charm are also the reason why the drive to abolish the death–gaining momentum in many places in the nation-will be spirited and likely will not succeed for quite awhile.
nearly as quickly as it builds it. It's evident that there are those who favor this approach to organized religion. It requires minimum commitment for a maximum of "feelgood" moments. Such a conversion is as useful as an ice cream cone on a hot summer day, and lasts about as long. Just because the circus is in town doesn't mean we have to run out and join it.
The student voice will, according to UCO officials, fall on deaf ears. Recently a UCO administrator told a Vista reporter that the students would not have a say in the future of their study areas in the library. Despite the fact that students pay a library fee every semester, it seems that the administration, and only the administration, will determine what our library is used for. Nevermind the fact that they are crowding our study space, interrupting our solace, or taking our money, gathered under the guise of maintaining and improving the library, to maintain office space.
Instead of browsing through organized, spacious shelves of research materials, students will be forced to climb through crowded portable shelves to find the works they need. Certainly, we are in the midst of a budget crisis. It is evident that there is no money to renovate Old North at this time, though the most historic building on campus definitely ought to be given that consideration in the future. The answer, though, does not lie in robbing the student body of their library. The administration needs to carefully reconsider taking resources away from the students in order to make office space.
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Two UCO broadcast majors offered internships at ET, MTV-V1-11 networks by Jim Epperson III Senior Writer
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Executive Director of University Library Bonnie McNeely goes over paperwork on June 16.
UCO library director thanks legislature for saving databases by Jim Epperson III libraries purchased the license it Senior Writer
would cost more than $12 million. The state license costs only Dr. Bonnie McNeely, Max $1 million. Chambers Library director, said In December 2002 a new stushe would like to openly thank dent fee of $1.50 per hour was the legislature for saving the passed. On January 17 The Vista statewide databases that so many reported in an article, "UCO raisUCO students use for research. es fees to maintain library dataIn January, McNeely and the bases," that the $1.50 student fee Oklahoma Department of was used to save the electronic Libraries (ODL) feared the termi- databases from the budget. nation of the statewide license for McNeely said the new Library Automation and Materials Fee the databases. If the legislature did not allo- will be activated in the fall and cate enough money, the statewide will be used "to purchase eleclicense would be lost, she said. tronic databases we currently do McNeely said if the individual not have."
Two UCO broadcasting majors Courtney Walton and Kasey Jones were selected from thousands of applicants this summer for internships with `Entertainment Tonight,' VH1, and MTV Networks in California. Walton is working at
the State Regents. In addition to submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), any student affected by the policy changes is to submit a copy of military orders or any other
documentation that verifies their military assignment. For more information on the OTAG extension, call 2259378. For information on the OHLAP extension, call 2259152.
ISRAEL, from page 1 ments, that is a sign of their commitment," Furmanski said, .,"but- at ••his• point they • have only closed abandoned 'military outposts." Dr. Riaz Ahmad, the UCO Muslim student advisor, said, "The Palestinians were kicked out of the homes where they lived for centuries. They need a place where they can live without interference." "If a guy has his nice car stolen from him, he will not be happy until he gets it back." said Ahmad. "For 60 years the Nlestinians have been living outside of their homes." Another roadblock in the peace process has been attempts to sideline Yasser Arafat. Arafat is a founder of Al-Fatah, an underground network that advocates armed resistance against Israel. He is also the president of the Palestine Authority. Sharon has refused to deal with Arafat and has placed severe travel restrictions on him. Bush has openly criticized Arafat for his refusal to stop terrorist resistance. "Arafat is seen as a George Washington of the Palestinian people," said Furmanski. "But time has passed him by. His
control is being questioned." Until Israel relocates its citizens - from "illegal" settlements, their efforts "will be viewed as window dressing," Furmanski said. In the latest meetings between Israeli and Palestinian officials in Egypt, Israel agreed to pull its forces out of northern areas of the Gaza Strip if they are effectively replaced by Palestinian security forces. The current conflict has roots dating back to 1948, when 750,000 Palestinian Arabs were displaced after the U.N. recognized Israel as an independent state. Since then, three wars have taken place between the two parties, with surrounding Arab countries also getting involved. In the latest tally from the past 32 months, 2,400 Palestinians and 801 Israelis have been killed. "It is hard for Israel to comprehend their tremendous power," Ahmad said. "This is a matter of dignity for the Palestinian people." Roodman said, "If Israel and the Palestinians can negotiate, I hope it will have a ripple effect on the whole region."
commercials. With same duties as Walton, Jones will also travel with the VH1 video team. Both students are very talented in broadcasting, said Dr. Keith Sweezy, UCO associate professor of broadcasting. "They were anchors on our weekly newscasts, 'The Edmond Report,' this past semester and produced and both reported for the pro-
gram,", he said. Sweezy said students' on-air experience at UCO's outlet KCSU-TV gives them an advantage others don't have: This is the second consecutive year a UCO student has been chosen for an internship at 'Entertainment Tonight' and VH1. Last year, broadcasting senior Angi Bruss also worked in California.
BUDGET, from page 1 approximately $60,000 a year on the general bond, about $120,000 a year on the library bond and about $320,000 a year on the University Center and parking lot bond. UCO has also cut costs by entering into a performance contract to solve heating and air conditioning problems, by renegotiating utility rates, through reduced workers' compensation claims, by reducing overtime, travel and operating costs, and through cutting administration costs. "Times are tough, but we're looking at every process on campus to see if there's a more cost-
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Paramount Studios where Entertainment Tonight is produced. Her duties include working with reporters, conducting research, pulling archive materials and scheduling interviews. "Working for 'Entertainment Tonight' is my dream job," Walton said. Jones will work with MTV Networks and produce VH 1
M 0 RGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A youth church group cashed in on a cow kissing contest. The group assigned milk jugs to several members of the community. Church members placed money in jugs of the people they most wanted to kiss a bovine, and the man and woman with the most money in their jugs won. Monongalia County Schools Aisistani Superintendence - jike Mullett and resident Beverly Shumaker took the honors and puckered up Friday to smooch Sissy, a 3-year-old Hereford cow. "They called and asked if I would like to kiss a cow," Shumaker said. "It's a fun way for the young people to raise a little bit of money."
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Rehabilitative driving program uses donations to buy new van by Robert T. Crauthers Staff Writer
Mobility in Guthrie, Okla., Independent Driving Services (IDS) of Houston, and Dr. Anthony Cruz of Southwest Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, said McGivern. "UCO only had to pay about $15,000 for the state-of-the-art van," Stutzman said. McGivern said that those who are interested in the program can 'sti.tt Whenever they ready: "It'''s' e n individual typ'e deal," he said. "The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services [DRS] will usually pay for the tuition into the program," he said. "But the Dan Lutz Rehabilitation Fund will help with the cost if needed." .
The Dan Lutz Rehabilitative Driving Program, administrated by the UCO Foundation, began training drivers June 9 with a new van that was purchased through donations, said John McGivern, director and instructor of the Rehabilitation Driving Services at - • -• • • -• "The - van cost 'around $150,000," said Debra Lutz Stutzman, sister of the driving course's namesake, Dan Lutz. "It will be used in the program to teach those with physical or mental disabilities to drive." Donations were contributed by John Vance, of Newby Vance
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McGivern, who sometimes trains drivers 12 months out of the year, said he would work nights and weekends if needed, in order to accommodate the Program attendees. "The times trainees are available for learning to drive can vary... some work, some don't," Stutzman said. "They might have never driven before or since an accident.:. It can be very intimi, I dating. A charity auction was held on June 7 for the program. Eleven thousand dollars was raised in the function, Stutzman said. Oklahoma University basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was the guest of honor.
Police Briefs Larceny June 11, 8:46 a.m. June 13, 9:40 p.m. UCOPD filed a larceny report worth $300 at Hamilton Field House.
UCOPD officers responded to a medical call at the Art Building.
Found Property June 14, 2:46 p.m. A bicycle was reported stolen from the University Suites.
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June 10, 12:14 p.m. A UCO staff member turned in a box of 48 22-caliber rifle rounds.
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UCO professor gets medieval by Jim Epperson III Senior Writer "It is always exciting having a guy with a spear coming at you," Dr. Stephen Law, chair of humanities and philosophy, said about his last weekend. Law, a few alumni, and a UCO student went to Kansas City last weekend to fight. 40 people from around the country converged to fight with axes, swords, helmets and shields. "It takes quite a bit of finesse to handle the weapons," he said. This was the second event where Law dressed as a medieval knight and fought people with blunt weapons. Law said not only is it fun, but it allows him to step into the psychology of a fighter in combat during the Middle Ages. "We're not just fantasizing
about the Middle Ages. I'm trying to interpret what we see to something that is in reality," he said. For the first day and a half of the Friday, Saturday and Sunday retreat fighters trained all the appropriate moves and learned how to react using the weapons. Group fighting followed one-on-one battles. "[It is] different from the one on one fighting," he said. Last year, Law went to Europe and participated in Hastings 2002, a reenactment of the battle of Nantucket. It was his first event. Law said in the fall, the Medieval Society will begin teaching new students how to use "waster swords," wooden swords that can be thrown away. This will allow new people to become familiar with combat so they can fight in later events.
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Out & About Special Events boy and Western Heritage Museum. The Bricktown Blues and BBQ Fest is Friday and Saturday from noon until midnight. Admission is free before 7 p.m. $8 after.
Theater Oklahoma Shakespere in the Park pre s. ents "As you Like It," Thursday through Friday until July 6 at Hafer Park. "The Philadelphia Story" by Philip Barry. For show times and ticket information, call 879-2192. Runs until June 22 at the Civic Center Music Hall. 6/19 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition, 9a.m.-5p.m., June 19 at the National Cow-
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UCO professor Dr. Stephen Law and UCO student Eric Kirby Junge re-enact a medieval battle.
Live Music Open Mic, Galileo Bar and Grill, every Thursday. Sleepytime Gorilla Muesum, Gravity Propulsion System and Antenna Lodge, 8 p.m. $5, June 19 at the Green Door, Oklahoma City. Euclid Crash, Same Day Service and Special Disaster Team, 9 p.m. $6, June 19 at the Opolis in Norman. Smilin' Vic and the Soul Monkeys, 8 p.m. $7, June 19 at the UCO Jazz Lab. The Eagles, 8 p.m. $40-126, June 22 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.
Local skatepark hosts touring competition by Rod Jones Staff Writer "Hometown Rising," an amateur skateboarding contest series, made a stop at Edmond's Mathis Skate Park June 12 as part of their 11-contest tour. The contest went in order by age group and featured four categories: under-11, 12-through15, and 16-and-older, and sponsored skaters. The series is sponsored by Da Kine, Globe, Smith and Volcom, makers of skateboarding gear. An announcer gave the
crowd a play-by-play over a public address system. He also offered each skater words of encouragement and told them how much time was left during each routine. "Skater-rock" music played in the background. Competitors showed their approval of a colleague's efforts by throwing their skateboards into the air and onto the course. Despite the lack of helmets, no one was injured by the falling skateboards. Patrick Esbegren, 9, competed against Max Miller, 8, in the under-11 category. Esbegren, who is as tall as the
length of his board and has been skating for more than a year, said his favorite trick is the "drop-in eight foot." Christine "Skate Mom" Miller, mother of Max, said,"They're all pretty good kids. They're too focused on their sport to get into trouble with drugs or vandalism." "Skate Mom" is a nickname given by area skaters because she has a skate ramp in her living room. "I find them extremely sexy," Miller said of skateboarders. "They're just like football jocks.
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Evans enters year two with championship aspirations by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor
at least one person who can break the defense down with their dribble penetration. We have to make open shots and then offensive rebounding, offensive rebounding is really underrated. Vista: How important is it to get easy buckets? Evans To me it's very important because I've never had a team that could shoot. If you have two or three guards that can really shoot, you can be more conservative on defense. But when you don't have that luxury you have to get after them on defense and get some lay ups and free throws. Vista: What position is most important to have defensively? Evarzs-. I'd say the same two that are important on offense. On defense your big man has to control the boards and give the other team one shot. If you don't have a point guard that can contain his man off the dribble, your defense is going to get broken down every single time. Vista: What creates a great team defense? Evans: Your point guard. If he can contain, your other guys don't have to worry about help defense. They can deny the ball. Vista: What defense do you think is most effective against most offenses? Evans: Man-to-man, we switch on like screens, which means guardto-guard, big-man-to-big-man. That eliminates almost 80% of the other team's offense. Vista: What makes a great defender? Evans: Being able to anticipate. I've seen guys with quick feet that just couldn't anticipate. But a lot of defense is just want to, if you want
and rebound every night and limit your turnovers, those are probably the three most important things. Vista: What basketball program do you model yours after? Evans: I get bits and pieces from a lot of successful programs and have my own philosophy because there's not a lot of programs that substitute the way I sub. I lot of times we will go five (new players) in and five out. I like getting 10 people that can really play and having them embody the team concept. Vista: What aspect of coaching goes unnoticed? Evans The preparation off the court. Coaches do a lot off the court in terms of getting their team ready to play. Especially the turn around time, if you only have one day to prepare and get your team ready. Vista: How important is it to have confidence in basketball? Evans: Very important. The reason we didn't win the national championship or our conference last year wasn't because of our athletic ability. It was more because of the mental approach. If you look at Woolen's "pyramid of success," confidence is at the top under competitive greatness and success. We need to take a better mental approach to the game and understand the different steps it takes to be successful. Vista: What position is most important to have, offensively? Evans-. A good point guard and a good big man, either a power forward or a center, are the most important positions to have. Vista: What aspect of the game (passing, shooting, penetration) is most important to have? Evans: I think you have to have
University of Central Oklahoma head basketball coach Terry Evans led the Bronchos to a 19-10 record in his initial season as coach. Evans' experience includes successful stints with the Midwest City Bombers and the University of Oklahoma, where he helped the Sooners to the 2002 Final Four. Evans also coached Oklahoma's Kevin Bookout and DeAngelo Alexander, Duke's Shelden Williams, Kentucky's Kelenna Azubuike and AlabamaBirmingham's Richard Jones, in numerous AAU national tournaments in 2001. Evans talks about his influences, his basketball philosophy, last season's battles and this season's opportunities. Vista: Who was most influential on your coaching philosophy? Evans: John Wooden and his philosophy. Coach K [Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski] has mirrored what he's done and all the AfricanAmerican coaches who have paved the way and made it easier for us to get opportunities. Vista: What was the experience at the Final Four like? Evans: Everybody is vying for your time — it's such a huge distraction. To get on the court and finally play is a relief. Then, instead of 20,000 people, there are 50,000 people. The best team doesn't always win that, the team that plays best in that environment usually wins. Vista: What is the most important aspect of the game? Evans: I think if you can defend
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Evans: The only thing we are going to change is we are going to do things right, on and off the court. We'll still be the same aggressive team getting in your face defensively and pushing the ball offensively. Vista: What is the number one thing you look for in a recruit? Evans: We use what's called a TAC method, this is just my philosophy. T is for talent, having the ability to excel on the court. A is for
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to defend you can. Vista: Do you regret anything about last season? Evans: I've never really had regrets. I'm really proud of the way our kids fought. The only thing that disappointed us is the way we finished our year. Vista: What was the most pleasant surprise? Evans: The way our kids handled adversity. We were 4-4 over the Christmas break, nobody was satisfied with being 4-4, and we challenged them, and they responded and it resulted in 11 wins in a row. Also, to have a chance with four games left in our season, to win the conference, we were picked last by almost everybody. The team that won the conference won the national championship, so that just tells you how close we were. Vista: What are you most excited about looking toward this season? Evans: Everybody coming in with a better attitude and higher expectations. I think last year when I told the kids we could win a national championship and win the conference, I'm not sure they really believed me. We're going to shoot the ball better this year, we are going to defend better and we're going to play harder. Overall, we're just going to be better. Vista: What type of impact will your recruits have? Evans: They're going to have a huge impact. We return five players and only one returning starter. All of our newcomers are coming in looking at a lot of playing time, possibly starting. Vista: Are you going to change anything from last year?
Washington's explanation for the firing was dubious at best. Washington Athletic Director Barbara Hedges claimed the firing was for his
participation in the gambling pool as well as for his repeated dishonesty. Neuheisel lied to Hedges about the pool, before admit-
ting he participated. He also lied to her on other occasions including his involvement in talks with the NFL's San Francisco 49ers about their vacant head coaching position. So the explanation that he's
dishonest is more than valid. But the gambling explanation is questionable. Neuheisel just did what millions of people around this nation do every March, fill out a bracket for the upcoming NCAA tournament. That's the reason Hedges gave for his dismissal. But his likely replacement, Washington Offensive Coordinator Keith Gilbertson, admitted he participated in a Final Four pool in the football office, putting $3 in the pool. Yet when asked if that would affect Gilbertson's candidacy to replace Neusheisel, Hedges told the Seattle PostIntelligencer, "It should not." Gambling on college sports
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Hedges doesn't seem to think Gilbertson should be held to the same standard as Neuheisel. The fact Neuheisel reportedly put $5,000 in his pool and Gilbertson put only $3 in his pool shouldn't matter.
Hedges' explanation for the dismissal was his participation in the pool, not the amount he contributed. So why the double standard? If Hedges wanted to fire him, she should have given his dishonesty as the sole reason for his dismissal.
Otherwise, Gilbertson and any other coach at Washington who participated should also be fired for their participation in NCAA basketball pools. So if Washington considers that grounds for dismissal, they have a lot more firing to do. Just because Neuheisel is the only one who lied about it doesn't mean he's the only one who should lose his job over it.
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