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Players b By REBECCA MICK Gamecock Staff Writer Redshirting is probably the most misunderstood word in football, according to USC head football coach Jim Carlen. Most people think redshirting refers to the year a player is kept out of play. But, redshirting is really the fifth year of playing eligibility. PLAYERS MAY be kept out for a year because of injury, adjustment to a new position or not being good enough to play that year. "But sitting out a year is no guarantee of a fifth year of play," Carlen said. "The player must \ want to return, and he must be good enough to benefit the team by an extra season of play. This is the : 1 1 1 - r 1 uiusi uiipuiuuu uspeci 01 reushirting." Redshirting has its advantages. It enables a player to adjust to a new position so he can help the team more in his fifth year. "I'd rather play them a lot in their fifth year than very little in their isopnomore year, * uarien said, "it Sigma Chi \ By MATT WARD Gamecock Staff Writer Sigma Chi won its first intramural by defeating Bates West 7-0 in the "Our whole team really did the jo terback A1 Lown and our middle linel I Chi assistant coach and wide recer The game's only score was in the s 25-yard touchdown pass to wide rece a chance to score in the third auartei Cromer wir Gamecock Entertainment Editor Chuck Cromer finished first $ in the final standings of the Gamecock weekly prognostication poll with a record of 145-74-8. Cromer had a .639 accuracy percentage. Four places separated m> m j j Five Points Bel I Ilappy Hour Price 110 oz. Miehel< All Bottle Beer 5< A Mixed l)r fl 4?00pm $ " _ eiiein iroi :$j^f Jay Feltz is to their advantage and the team's advantage." Carlen said redshirting does not hold a player back academically. "The majority of USC students do not graduate in exactly eight vins flag foo flag football championship Nov. 22 finals. b, but credit must go to our quarbacker Frank Barton," said Sigma /er Dib Elam. econd quarter when Lown threw a iver Ben Coleman. Bates West had r wnen a pass mierierence penally is Gamecocl first and last place finishers in the poll. Tied for second, one game behind Cromer, were sports broadcaster Tommy Suggs and fin m Moiuc h'rtitftr VlUlUVVWik iiv?TO UVUiVi miV/IVCJ Trimarchi with 144-73-8 records. Qrgggggi III) (ilf-Jfrtill! kV UV kor'Mr' K> liiiMl China Village s 'liOO -TiOO pill >b Draft ?5c )? (except M idle lob) inks $1.25 f ii redshirt cpmpclorc gnirwav '' Parian ooirl wrv*??v^v-ujiu MIIJ *?MJ ^ VU1 1VII OU1VA. "All we are asking for is one extra semester from September to December. If they have better opportunities they are always free to take them." Although a player usually sits out his sophomore year, he may be kept out any ye^r?sophomore, junior or even senior. The player remains on full scholarship and practices with the team. This year Stevie Stephens was the only redshirt. In other words, he was playing out his fifth year of eligibility. However, 10 players did not play this year. On the defensive team, , W.T. Williams and Howard Barrett did not play because of injuries. Steve Bernish, Larry Frierson and Mike Bolden did not play because Carlen thought they could benefit from a year of learning. ON THE offensive team, Gary Hassen, Rick Payne and Fred David spent the season adjusting to new positions. Mike Williams did not play because of two shoulder operations. A/frwst nlnvprc whn cat nut fhic tball champ by Sigma Chi gave Bates West the bf However, Bates West quarterbac sneak but the play was penalized. W 15-yard penalty stopped Bates Wes "Our team was glad that we pla: Rlnm cniH lTlam coiH Ritoc m uv??v*. JUiiUlll UM1U I^UIVO TV tOW W during the playoffs. "We just played to many games ir us," said Bates WestpUyerLen Kir us more than they did Sigma Chi.1 U m ****** * J tru . In another tie, for third place, were Bill Pratt, former Gamecock Editor, and Assistant Sports Editor Sally Wilson with 143-76-8 records. Garnet & Black Sports Editor Beth Campbell fell from third place the final week into a tie for f &?%* vii a Huntin 1729 Hai Across from B Next to Seasti Cotton Che Men's & All Regi (red, green, navy, The Perfe Camping u ?ol Large SI Insulated an< . Chippew ing year think redshirting has advantages. From a nlavino point, the extra year has allowed them to mature and improve. From an academic standpoint, it has allowed them more time for individual course work. Sophomore Jay Feltz made the travel squad as a freshman and served as reserve quarterback and placekicker. Feltz, who sat out this year, approves of redshirting. "I like redshirting because it gives a player the chance to grow stronger, develop and become more mature," Feltz said. Sophmore Mike Bolden was on varsity last season but didn't get a xeiter. tie aia not play this year because his position was changed from running back to defensive back, and Carlen decided Bolden needed time to make the adjustment. Bolden has mixed feelings about redshirting. "At first it was very frustrating because I felt ready to play this year," Bolden said. "But I realize now that it will pay off in the long run, in playing and in academics." ionship 11 on Sigma Chi's one-yard line, c Gary Wooten ran a quarterback r>otan had anarHpH hie flao anH the ed our best during the play-offs," as the best team Sigma Chi played a row and it finally caught up with g. "The penalties in the game hurt thall poll fourth with Gamecock Assistant Sports Editor Mitch Sherwood. Tied for last among nine selectors were Gamecock Editor George Morris and Sports Editor Billy Baker with records of 141-78R Fishing & 1 g Center den Street enedict College ?i ? unK fciectric Co. mois Shirts Women's lar Sizes white, It. blue, rust) ct Shirt for & Leisure SO ockOf I Un4nsuiatsd 'O Boots | USC boxers win in national tournament By TRICIA WHARTON Gamecock Staff Writer Two members of Carolina's Boxing Club won their divisions at the First Annual Collegiate Boxing Invitational on Nov. 22 in New York. Clark Hare defeated Temple University's Tom King in (he 132pound weight class and Billy McNulty won the 147-pound division over Brett Tromposch from Brocknort Stafp V V Ham was substituted a week before the tournament for injured Robbie Collingwood, the 125-pound Easterns Champion who lost in a split decision (two of three judges) at Nationals last year. USC'S HEAD COACH Chris Hitopoulos said Hare and McNulty performed better than boxers from the 10 schools participating at Manhattan's Downtown Athletic Club. "Clark did great," Hitopoulos saia. tie s an excellent ooxer ana has tremendous potential. He fought the boy who won Easterns last year and who was runner-up in Nationals." "Billy's a real hard worker and when he's in the ring, he lets you know he's in there," Hitopoulos said. "He reallv gets with the program end puts 100 per cent out." Both boxers said they were happy with their wins. "It was real surprising because it was only my second fight," Hare said. "We've got good talent, good boys who are producing," Hitopoulos said about the team. "The team looks good, got a lot of new people," McNulty said. "ITuorvnnp hue a Un/vi ntfitnHp ?nH everyone's out there learning how to box. They're a good bunch of people, not a Jjunch of streetfighters." "BOXING IS coming into its own, like it was 15 years ago," Hitopoulos said. "It's a clean sport. We don't let the guys get hurt. It's controlled." He said there are a lot of safety measures taken to protect the boxer. Along with head gear and other protective devices, if a boxer is stunned, the referee stops the fight for an eight-secono count. "If the referee feels the shock has worn off, the fight's continued; but if he's too stunned, they stop the fight. We want them to participate, not get hurt." CDCC I l%bfc with coupon only Brazier Burger with Cheese or Fish Sandwich with Cheese with purchase of French Fries & Medium Soft Drink Offer Good thru NO Dec. 31 only at _ , aia 1366 Rosewood Dr. Subs,"uhons ??* Non Theatrical PERFORMANCE : by ARTS : 518X New : Concepts in Studio* Golden Spur : Russell House: i Wed. Dec. 8th, 4pm: : Adm ission Free __ _ j