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Page 4 POLEMIC October 31 1973 Who's Behind Intramural Sports? by Anne Swan Every Intramural Sports Event that is offered to the students of A.C.C. this year has been planned by Mr . Richard E. Miles, Director of Intramural Sports . This is the first year that the college has actually identified and titled an Intra- mural Sports Director. This year the Intra- mural Sports Program has a specified fund upon which to plan the budget and pay the director. Mr. Miles' duties and responsibilities cover the planning of the Intramural Sports Program. He set up the sports that are to be held and the various places that are needed at which to hold these sports. He was the one who wrote and had printed the yellow booklet entitled the 1973-74 Intramural S__ports PrQ9i_~_that is a guide as to the sports and tentative dates that they will be played. The booklet explains the results and standings of the 1972-73 sports, along with the point sys- tem. The point system is used in determining the championships in team, doubles, and FLAG FOOTBALL STANDINGS Championship game played 10-10-73 (first) 3-South 13 (second) 1-South 46 (third) Yellow Jackets 6 (fourth) Alpena Locals 27 Championship game (women's) played 10-10-73 (first) 3-North (second) 2-N orth 19 6 Richard Miles individual events. Each participant receives twenty points just for trying with bonus points given according to the order in which they finished . They also receive points for the game or match that they won. His duty is to get people aware and informed about the activities offered. This is done through the Intramural Sports Booklet, the Intramural Boards which are posted in Van Lare Hall Russell Wilson Dorm, and also Mr. Dre~ Allbritten's office on the second floor of the Student Center. Information of these activities can also be found in the daily "Splinter" and the weekly "Log". Other information sources are Gary Lawrence, Dorm Director; Drew Allbritten, Director of Student Services; and Mr. Miles. The whole idea of Intramural Sports was to cure the "nothing to do" blues. There are events happening now, such as soccer, baitcasting, and trap shooting; and future events, such as archery, volleyball, and basketball. All you have to do is sign up and try . You might just be a winner! Coach Offers Prosperous Season With a new coach and a practically new team, the Lumberjacks will be in the spotlight during the basketball season as A.C.C.'s only representative in statewide sports competition this year. "We are attempting to drum up as much interest in the basketball program as we possibly can," Coach Bill Morse declares. We will be organizing several groups as backers of the Lumberjacks and will appreciate the help of the stu- dents and staff in making these projects go." Although the Lumberjacks are short on overall team experience, Coach Morse maintains an optimistic outlook. "We will have a very interesting team. Though I'm not familiar with the caliber of com- petition, we are looking for a winning season ." The basis for his optimism is the pro- gress the Lumberjacks have been making in practice which Morse describes simply Winning is Fun "I believe that the fun in basketball is in winning basketball games." Bill Morse, new head basketball coach at A.C.C. has had a lot of fun in his career. During 14 years of coaching at the high school and college level, Morse's teams have compiled an overall won-loss mark of 152 - 81. The past two years he spent at the College of Racine in Wisconsin where his team captured two national post-season playoff berths. What, then, prompted him to leave and accept the job at Alpena? Coach Morse cites several reasons. First of all the gene- ral area and specifically Grand Lake appealed to him. Secondly he was im- pressed with the college from "top to bottom." The administration's desire to as "Great!" "We will have a small quick team which shoots well and will soon be a great de- fensive team," he described. In developing a winning basketball team, Coach Morse operates with the philosophy of " ... coaching to the talent in general and specifically playing aggres- sive pressure defense, getting a high per- centage shot on each possession and eliminating turnovers through a controlled, team style of play." Roger Bell, Arthur Bennett, and Steve Skeldon are the only players returning from last year's team. All three played key roles for the Lumberjacks last season, and are being counted on this year to provide leadership along with the team's other two sophomores, Sam Jacobs and Charles Hickman. However, Coach Morse adds, "We have several promising freshmen who could break the line-up." ***************************** Coach Bill Morse run a "first class program" also helped sway Morse. In Alpena High, the team has a fine facility to practice and play in . Finally, Morse says he enjoys teaching in the Lifetime Sports program which he considers one of the finest Physical Edu- cation programs in the Midwest. Meet the Lumberjacks ■ ■ ■ one by one Steve Skeldon Danny Walker - 5'11" 165 lbs. A Freshman from Detroit, Danny played at Pershing High where he was coached by the highly successful Will Robinson and later by Robert Taylor. While in high school, Danny was named to the Ail- Metro, All-City, and All-Northeast Divi- sion teams. He indicates an interest to go into toaching after his playing career is over. Coach's Comments: "Very quick ... jumps well ... will improve with experience. (switched from forward to guard)". ar.Pt'h Charles Hickman Steve Skeldon - 6'0" 165, lbs. Steve is a Sophomore at A.C.C. from Toredo, Ohio. As one of only three players back from last year's team, Steve is being counted on to provide leadership. While playing at St. John's High School he won All-City honors . His job plans are not set, but his plans to graduate with an Associate of Arts Degree are set. Coach's Comments: "Talented guard ... having trouble adjusting to new style of play, but wi 11 be a big factor". Danny Walker Charles Hickman - 6'5" 185 lbs. A Sophomore at A.C.C., Charles comes from Grand Rapids where he played at Union High. Among the honors he won in basketball are All-City, and All-Woodlawn in addition to being named to the honora- ble mention All-American high school team. Charles is in the Business program at A.C.C., and says he plans to continue at the University of Michigan following this year. Coach's Comments: "Great moves ... good shot...good rebounder, could go big time." Arthur Bennett Sam Jacobs - 6'3" 185 lbs. Another Toledo, Ohio native, Sam is a Sophomore, but did not play on last year's team. Dur- ing his high school days at Central Catho- lic, Sam was named the MosH mproved player and selected for the All-City team. He is working toward an Associate De- gree in Business Management . Coach's Comments: "Fine forward ... shoots well ... handles ball well ... good team man ... important cog in the machine." Arthur Bennett - 6'4" 195 lbs. One of several Toledo, Ohio products playing for the Lumberjacks this season, Art is a returning Sophomore at A.C.C. While at Libbey High in Toledo, he was named to the All-District team and the honorable mention All-City team. Art is planning a career as a Physical Educa- tion teacher. Coach's Commetns: -"Tough ... strong re- bounder .. . good shot...good defensive pla- yer ... will play somewhere". Sam Jacobs Dave Quinn - 6'2½" 190 lbs. Dave is a Caseville, Michigan native. He was named to the Detroit Free Press Class D All-State team while at Caseville Public High School. Other awards Dave has won include 1st. team All-Conference, and first team Class D Blue-Water area . He is enrolled in the rapidly growing Forestry program, but says he doesn't have any definite job plans for the future. Coach's Comments : "Good shooter ... needs work on defense - will come as sea- son progresses".