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Pep Talk By Jeff Nichols i Michael Jordai because of all-> With Larry Bird and Magic Johnson both sidelined with injuries, it's the perfect time in this year's NBA season to talk about the man who's dethroned these two perennial All-Stars as the greatest in the game. This way, I don't have to worry about Bird scoring 100 points tomorrow or Magic dishing off 50 assists. And who is the greatest? Do you know, do you know, do you know? It's like that universally known Nike spokesman Mars Blackmon says . . . Air Jordan, Air Jordan, Air Jordan. It's been a hot topic of discussion among pro basketball followers for years. And this year, Street and Smith formally asked the question on the cover of their inaugural NBA preview issue - "Who's the Greatest?" The three consensus candidates were the Celtics' Larry Bird, the Lakers' Magic Johnson and the Bulls' Michael Jordan. It's the junior member of this dazzling trio that can lay claim to this title, at least in my estimation. Keep in mind, I'm saying only that Jordan is today's most individually talented player. Granted, basketball is a team game, and Bird and Magic have a better understanding of what teamwork is about than anyone in the history of the game. But I don't take a lot of stock in arguments like "Jordan is just a oneman team" or "he doesn't have the' ability to increase his teammates' level of play," along with the favorite "where are his championship rings?" I've heard them all. And I remain unconvinced that pondering over whether Bird or Magic would do more for the Bulls or whether the Celtics or Lakers would be as good with Jordan is really meaningful, yet (three i AMJTTM * Spacious 2 & 3 bedroorr * Excellent roommate floe * Flexible lease terms for * 3l/2 miles from USC canr USC Specia 900 Gracern Rd. Off_Gre^stone^B|vdL^^^^^^^ I The National Student is accepting applications for tl year. Students may exchange and universities across the Un USC tuition and fees. 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But what makes Jordan "the greatest" involves something more than his much-heralded scoring prowess. It's called defense. While shouldering incredible scoring responsibilities night in and night out, Jordan also plays defense better tnan anyone in tne league. Me s tne complete package. Bird, in a nutshell, is the consumate team player. He definitely has the ability to increase the level of play from his teammates. For a decade, he has out-hustled and outthought everybody en route to three Most Valuable Player awards and three World Championships. Simply put, Magic Johnson is a winner. From baseline to baseline, nobody does it better. Because he combines incredible size with brilliant passing ability, Magic is unquestionably the best point guard ever. Both superstars have felt Michael Jordan's presence ever since he was voted Rookie of the Year in 1985. Johnson was runner-up to Bird that year for the league MVP award. Jordan missed 64 games his second year with a foot injury, yet he came See JORDAN page 11 IiverS ENTS i townhouses available >r plans students lpus I Available 772-6500 Exchange Program ie 1989 90 academic to one of over 75 colleges ited States, while paying e information on how you portunity, call 777-6142 or House. NS10) (NS for *t2 : used in 10 days) Suggested? MERS ONLY SAFE : a,W. Columbia 9 8267 Street Bridge) TS120 coupon expires 3 1089 OUR DEGREE ^Dlf aining School rttoa r as an Air offer greaf ical care, 30 with pay each menf itact an Find ouf whaf :hool can mean SIEMERS 1-4058 TION COLLECT WWjJnTr WlAlljl m/j/fffjto^^, ff ^T t . ?ff|? "? ?, ' ^^x-...v ,,, , '"7^" wS^iK.:.:.^.,,,.. j USC guard Brent Price looks for help in a g: earlier this season at Carolina Coliseum. Price scoi m _ I/- * _ i irrr* i- - O/: in in oiacKSDurg, ?a., to leau ust 10 a ov-i? Gamecocks' second win against Virginia Tech thi Tribute to P From staff reports Tonight at Carolina Coliseum, USC will pay tribute to a deserving member of the Lady Gamecock basketball team. Senior Martha Parker will be playing her last regular-season game in a Lady Ganfecock uniform, and tonight's 7:00 contest with DePaul could be the team captain's last home appearance in Carolina Coliseum, even though 17th ranked USC is expected to be a host to at least one NCAA i playoff game. To honor Parker, tonight has been declared < "Pack It For Parker Night," and anyone bringing a sign saying "We love you, Martha," or something similar will be admitted free of charge. v Atlunteers nri/j fa Help us help you. American Red Cross jjmgi S.C. Regional Blood Services ?WM GREAT T-SHIRTS & S PLUS PEPE, GIRBAUD, CA?< Z. 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When tl five came back in with jus minutes remaining, USC After trading baskets for tf minutes, the Gamecock sts ac/v / DKuuMtL/ i nf uunmucK __ ? n n _ . _ . ?i _ _ -70 n on a 7-0 run to take a 78-7 ame against Virginia Tech seal the victory, red 21 points Monday night Price led the Gamecocl< win over the Hokies, the points, hitting five of six s s year- 3-point range. John Huds arker tonight Parker is averaging 13.7 points a game this season and is currently in third place on the all-time USC scoring list with 1,667 points. She has a career average of 13.9 points a game and will finish in the top 10 in every career statistical category in Lady Gamecock history. Parker was last year's Metro Conference Player of the Year and also the Metro Conference Tournament's Most Valuable Player, in addition to being two-time GTE Academic AilAmerican. During her four-year career, USC has a record?!" 80^i, including a 20-6 mark this season. *'Sh<rs been cfufsfanding both on and off the court daring tier four years here and has really meant a lot to to our program," USC coach Nancy Wilson said of Parker. "Not only has she been the 1 Cot a new ^ Ca// The G office of SENIORS, Volunteers 256-2301 The application dea< (standing Senior and tu ...:n i i iiubt; bcmumu win i Ceremony, to be he! | COULD YOU This award is presei ciass Wh0 have mac F sity. GREAT algerno UflDTC Is awarded to the m nun ^ ber of the senior cla ment, involvement, < i/A, YOU 0, MIX, IF YOU DON Pick your applicatior Affairs, 109 Russell I Russell House Infori -SPRING BREAK deadlini nr in FRIDAY, I MON-SAT (10-6) offic CLOSED SUNDAYS V>'"\ I jrpished apartments J \ / mailable J J V )cial calendar ^ V 799-7406 formic- onurfd A \ r\ r\ A |\ y| jvi, rciimo wv*. w ^ ou I IVId.II I id club hou^ & Corner POSIT: Colun ner and Fall { X SPRI Q . Exit 1-26, right^ \ Purchase any cl at Traffic Light. J ? a free T-shirt fro ^ RR-104 W \ Limited supply (1 es spark win irginia Tech 18 points, Terry Dozier had 16, and Barry Manning added 10. Dozier led tball team USC with seven rebounds, while ing record Hudson and Manning grabbed six ; Monday each. -79 victory Guards Wally Lancaster and Bimlacksburg, bo Coles scored 23 and 21 points, respectively, to lead Virginia Tech. ;s was the USC is now 17-9 overall and 7-4 in ictory for the Metro, while the Hokies fell to ocks and 10-16 and 1-9. C has had The Gamecocks play their final jtive con- game of the regular season Saturday )ining the afternoon at Cincinnati, before season. It returning home to play host to the win at Metro Conference Tournament le Metro. March 10-12 at Carolina Coliseum. : been acwasn't for USC (86) 0 the USC Hudson 7-11 4-7 18, Dozier 5-13 6-8 16, 1 half. Breckenridge 0-0 0-0 0, Manning 4-12 2-3 fame, the 10, Price 7-13 2-2 21, Rhett 3-4 2-2 8, first six Roulston 0-1 1-2 1, English 0-3 0-0, Verto give the nau 2-3 0-0 6, Glover 0-0 0-0 0, McKoy r a rushed 3-4 0-2 6. Totals 31-64 17-26 86. ce, Felton VIRGINIA TECH (79) d replaced Moses 2-7 2-2 6, Rivers 0-0 4-4 4, Herb3 English, ster 1-1 0-1 2, Lancaster 8-17 5-6 23, Coles lett, Jeff 8-21 0-1 18, Nottingham 5-9 0-0 12, Sanders 3-6 1-3 7, Caesar 1-4 2-2 5, Canfor more non 1-3 0-0 2, Holland 0-1 0-0 0. Totals led by the 29-69 14-19 79. Koy, took Halftime ? USC 47, Virginia Tech 45. -ip startino 1-nnint eoals ? IJSC 7-10 (Price 5-6. t under 11 Manning 0-1, English 0-1, Vernau 2-2), led 61-60. Virginia Tech 7-23 (Lancaster 2-5, Coles ie next few 2-8, Nottingham 2-6, Caesar 1-4). Reirters went bounds ? USC 40 (Dozier 7), Virginia 0 lead and Tech 41 (Moses, Rivers, Lancaster, Nottingham, Sanders 6). Assists ? USC 19 ;s with 21 (Manning 7), Virginia Tech 14 (Coles 7). hots from Total fouls ? USC 19, Virginia Tech 21. on scored Attendance ? 4,911. at Coliseum perfect role model for fans and the other players, she's just been great on the public relations side ? she's helped put South Carolina women's basketball on the map. "All of the other players on the team like Martha," Wilson added. "She goes out of her way to help other people and has been a great example for the younger players by offering them help and encouragement." Wilson said Parker would be missed, but that Parker's presence has laid the groundwork for future Lady Gamecock squads to be successful. "You don't replace a Martha Parker, but she has helped to build the base for an excellent program here," Wilson said. s tip? iamecock at 777-7726 TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!! jline is fast approaching for the OutAlgernon Sydney Sullivan Awards, be honored at the Honors and Awards d April 20BE AN OUTSTANDING SENIOR? nted to those members of the graduating Je a significant contribution to the UniverN SYDNEY SULLIVAN AWARD ost outstanding male and female memss in terms of their academic achieveand contributions to the University. CANT BE CONSIDERED IT FILL OUT AN APPLICATION!! i up TODAY from the Office of Student Jniieo ChiHont nrt\/ommftnt Ar fhn ivuoc, uiuuciu uv;v^i 11111^1 u, \ji ui^ nation Desk. E for all applications is march 3,1989 at 5:00 p.m., :e of student affairs, 109 russell housell J ""IST""! 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