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Sports Page 8 May 6, 2003 New Coach Isn't New to ACC Photo By Jessica Thiem Coach Bobby Allen can still drain the three. COREYDALESKI Staff Writer Afterlosing 19 consecutive games to end the season- and finishing 2-23 overall, Mike Kollien, has decided to step down asACC women's basketball coach. "Mike did some things very well," Athletic Director, Max Lindsey, said, "He graduated [66 of 69] players, and has positively impacted a number ofkids." On Monday, April 14, ACC men's assistant and former player Bobby Allen was named the new head coach of the women's basketball program. After Kollien resigned, it was highly speculated that Allen would be the front- runner for the opening. As it turned out, he was. Although, Allen takes over the unenviable task of resurrecting an eroding program, men's coach, Frank McCourt remains optimistic. "Bobby is a tremendous competitor. He hates to lose. He will work extremely hard over the summer to get the right kids for that program, so they can be competitive in the near future," Mccourt stated. Allen has been an assistant under McCourt since 1994, and will retain that role while coaching theACC women. Athletic Director, Max Lindsey, doesn't see that becoming a problem down the line. "Bobby has a job that allows him time to do those types of things," Lindsey said. Bobby realizes that his main concern is the women's program." Allen isn't the only coach with a new operation. Bill Matzke was introduced as the new head coach of the women's volleyball team. He replaces Dana LaBar. Matzke had served two seasons as the team's assistant coach. Photo By Jessica Thiem Brett Anderson, member of ACC's Golf team, drives his team toward improvement. Northern Lights Arena Hosts Wrestling Favorites Marcus "Buff Daddy" Bagwell. Bluewater Championship Wrestling BRAD BICKSLER Staff Writer On May 31, at8:00pm, the Blue Water Championship Wrestling Showcase will be held at Northern Lights Arena. The main event will be Marcus "Buff Daddy" Bagwell vs. "Too Sexy" Sean Casey for the Heavy Weight Championship Belt. The grudge match is sure to be furious and a stellar event. Both wrestlers have been on national television dozens of times while previously wrestling for the WWF. The WWF however, is now known as the WWE. The name WWF belongs to the World Wildlife Federation. Sean Casey is also the second professional wrestler ever to pose for Playgirl magazine. Also featured will be a Cruiser Weight title match with Rock Solid vs. Trick Nasty and for the Blue Water Heavy Weight title, Julian the Warlock will lock arms with Big Chuck Wagon. The title matches hold the most merit, but all to matches are sure to be bonecrunching and mind numbingly cool. "We're bringing back the old school style of wrestling," said promoter Andrew D' Arey, "the kind that isn't filled with profanity and garbage." There will also be a 50/50 drawing with replica championship belts autographed by the wrestlers along with back stage passes. Many of the matches have yet to be announced, but a 5-8 women gauntlet match will take place for the Blue Water Women's Title. Alive television broadcast will be capturing the intense, high flying action and sending it to Lake Orion, Grand Blank, Oxford, and Lapeer. However, the television could never be able to capture all the supreme and hard hitting blows as being able to see it in real life. Also showcasing at the event will be the band Beo Wulf, a cover band of classic rock to modem rock, with their own songs as well. The riffs will come fast and flurried as Beowulf jams out to the matches heated reign of pummeling fists. "We're really excited for this event to come here," said Northern Lights facility manager, Norm Sommerfeld, "This is the first dry event at the new facility and it should be a great time." Being a dry event, this means that no alcohol will be served, and that it would be perfect for the entire family. It's age friendly, and open to all. Tickets are $12 ringside and $10 general admission and can be purchased at Perch's IGA, Besser Credit Union, Twin Acres/19 th Hole, Jimmie Garant's Party Store and the Northern Lights Arena. For any questions, call the Northern Lights Arena at 356-1878 or check out the web sites at www.BWCWstars.com and www.BeoWulf-band.com. Lumberjack Sophomores Pu·zzle Over Future Plans JOBETHJOHNSON that they were planning on sitting around and having fun Chris plans to work out and fun for the summer. He plans on applying to the Staff Writer doing absolutely nothing. this summer and has applied keep up his basketball skills He will be working out and State PoliceAcadamy in No- Jake Henski plans on work- to three different universities. this summer. staying in shape as well. vember and then starting his As the end of this school ing this summer part-time at a Broderick Knight plans on Josh Walker isn't sure Erik Parker also plans on training in April. He has no year draws to a close, many golf course on Gaylord and continuing his education, but where he wants to go next working out for the summer future plans for basketball. of the sophmore guys from then maybe working at Jim doesn't know where yet. year, but his plans for the and attending either Wayne Whatever their plans are, the baskteball team have no Werning's Cheverolet also in Chris Dorsey has also summer are to resume work- State, Eastern, or Oakland ACC wishes them good luck idea what they are doing next Gaylord. aplied to three different uni- ing at a nursing home. University. with their education and will year. He has no plans for school versities, hopefully he will be Justin Miller is undecided in Mitch Rhodes will be mov- be watching for those who When asked, most of them since he is sick of school. able to play for Duke or his choice of colleges, but is ing back down to Lansing and plan an continuing their bas- replied they didn't know, or Jermaine Collins counts on Notre Dame. going home to Toledo to have working for the summer. ketball carreers.