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Sports 1 he Gamecock Wednesday, March 28, 1990 Excitement as World C It's about that time, ladies and gentlemen. Soccer fans around the world have had to wait four years, but now it's back again. It is the undisputed most popular sport in the world and its world championships are right around the corner. The World Cup is to soccer what the Super Bowl is to the NFL . . . just intensified . . . about 100 times. Imagine, everv cnnntrv (or al most every country) in the world fields a team. Each team goes through a series of games that span roughly three years. Each country is in a certain region and plays countries around it. The two countries with the best records in the region advance to the Cup. This year, the World Cup is being held in Italy, but in 1994 it comes to the U.S. For soccer fans, it will be well worth the wait. But, hey, why wait? The U.S. team does not have to wait for 1994, when they (as the host country) receive an automatic bid to the Cup. The boys in red, white and blue finished second in their region to Costa Rica and are busily getting ready for Italy. You think the NCAA Tournament is exciting? Wait for the World Cup .... wait, don't wait. When the U.S. was playing to try to qualify for the Cup, the excitement level was very high. In one match, played in St. Louis, a second half penalty shot save by goalie Tony Meola of Virginia secured the victory for the United States. Then, the Americans traveled to Trinidad for the "money game." If they defeated the Trinidadians, they advanced to the World Cup. If they tied or lost, they had to wait until 1994. In a very physical game, a second half shot propelled the U.S. to a 1-0 win and World Cup berth. If you didn't think it was exciting, ask any of the Trmidadian fans (who, by the way, were clad in red, almost everv sinele one of them, at the game). They cheered* every time they touched the ball. Most countries are playing in warmup matches for the Cup, including the U.S., who is 1-2 so far in those games. The Americans defeated Finland 2-1, lost to Hungary 2-0 and were beaten in the U.S. by the Soviet Union 3-1. The U.S. has a contest today as they travel to meet the East Germans. When the Cup begins, the Unites States will be first playing ( Czechslovakia. They will then play Austria and will finally meet (brace yourself) host-country Italy, considered by many to be the favorite. Those three teams comprise the region the United States will have to win to advance further in the Cup. USC assistant soccer coach Trevor Adair, who is a native of Ireland, a power in soccer itself, favors the Italians to win it all. "TKo TtnlSono .1 niv/ xuiiiaiid aiv; yiayuig ill UlCll home country," he said. "What has happened in the past is that a team from the continent where the Cup is being held would win." The Cup, in 1982, was held in Europe and the Italians won. In 1986, it was in Mexico and Argentina, won. Close enough. Adair also cited some players to watch for this year's tournament. One is Marco Van Basten from Holland, who is considered by many as the best player in the The Gamecock The Gamecock is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and is published three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the fall and spring semesters and weekly during both summer sessions, with the exception of university holidays and examination periods. Opinions expressed in The Gamecock are those of the editors or author and not those of the University of South Carolina. The Board of Student Publicatons and Communications is the publisher of The Gamecock . The Student Media Department is the parent organization of The Gamecock. Change of address forms, subscriptions requests and other correspondence should be sent to The Gamebock, P.O. Box 85131, the University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. 29208. Subscription rates are $20 for one year, $10 per fall or spring semester and $5 for both summer sessions. Third class postj age paid at Columbia, S.C. The Gamecock is a registered student ! organization of the University of South Carolina and is partially funded by studer t j activity fees. t increases ?up nears g0/KSb BRANT LONG Pep Talk ? world at the moment. Another is Ruud Gullit of Denmark, who is currently injured. Denmark, according to Adair should be strong if they stay healthy. Italy, a (yes, I did say it earlier) U.S. opponent, has one of the world's best goalkeepers, Walter Zenga. Of course, Diego Maradona returns for Argentina as they try to win the Cup two times in a row. A This year, the Cup will begin on A June 10 and run into mid-July. Turner Network Television will be covering many of the matches in- Jflj eluding, of course, what will no doubt be one of the most watched TV sports events of all time (as it always is) ? the final. It is truly a shame that one of the major networks doesn't pick up the Cup. In 1986, NBC covered many games. I couldn't wait for ^ Saturday and all the replays of the fantastic 35-yard shots and miraculous saves. Now, I have to buy cable. . , Great . Lad.y I better warm up the VCR at a fh\ friend's house. atnietes No matter who shows it though, A a it will be an event ... a big event. /-% I The excitement level will be high and the action will be furious. Be- _?* sides the Olympics, and because of T AA boycotts in the more recent of those, the World Cup is one of the By TRA only events that brings the world Staff Wri together. Of course, you may dis- USC~ like a country a lot if they put you the cjass out of the Cup, but you'll just pick sec^ up aiiuui^i v^uunuy y\ju want i\j AthlctC w*n* sick Mus And dream a little. Maybe, just "Thes< maybe the U.S. could pull off at balance 1 least one upset, if not more. The athletics road will be difficult, but for the tor King' young men on the team, this is the Thc ^ chance of a lifetime. . the 1 Note to the U.S. team: Boys mem anc take a hint from the NCAA ?? Tournament. Think of it, Bruce Murray, for- Qr above mer Clemson star, puts in a goal spring se with :01 seconds on the clock to More break a 1-1 tie with the Italians. honored; The crowd in Rome is stunned and Accorc the United States moves on while 346 alhie the host Italians are ousted. tained a Maybe? * ?nring ol On June 10, we will be much f ., , _ 346 athh closer to finding out. wviivik <w 3% ^pI n Piii i YOl CHAN ON T eovi The 1990-91% University of South C Telephone Direct Renee Meyer/The Gamecock in Gamecock tennis senior Carolina Culik speaks at Monit's Scholar Athlete Reception. Culik was one of three named to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. j^S( thletes honored s B< r academics S rv MAfK J : , - T me same m me tail ot lygy Three scholar-athletes have ment athletes who excel in been named Phi Beta Kappa and iroom were honored at and 10 have been named to the w^? ond annual Scholar- South Carolina Academic AllReception at McKis- American team. other ;eum Monday night. Carolina Culik, a Phi Beta Se i athletes have found a Kappa Scholar, and member of fifth between academics and the women's tennis team has Vme USC Athletic Direc- maintained a 4.0 G.P.A. for se- Gam Dixon said. ven semesters. place xeption, co-sponsored in th< JSC Athletic Depart- "BeinS an athlete helPs me Shan 1 the R. L. Bryan Com- exceI in academics because I run is held to honor those have to manage my time gc who maintained a 3.0 wisely, Culik, a computer sci- show G.P.A. for the fall and e"ce Jun'or said. The univcr- on ^ mesters of 1989. shy does a lot lor us and I am ^ than 150 athletes were grateful." the s at the banquet. Sophomore Joe Reaves, a ling to reports, 125 of linebacker on the football team, tes or 36 percent main- and junior Phil Seidenburg, a 3.0 or above in the midfielder on the soccer team, f 1989. While 142 of were also named Phi Beta 'tes or 41 percent did Kappa. J """V HiiiWill PHOTO CONTEST Jt - s The Office of Student Media if is now accepting color photo submissions for the cover of the 1990-91 USC Telephone Mwmm' K Directory. The winning entry will be featured, with credit given, ^ on the cover of the 1990-91 telePhone directory and will jMlBg : ?? receive a $25 prize. Deadline: All submissions **P VVPw:-- must be received in Russell l B4House, Room 313 by 5pm, fc April 20, 1990. HtHapngfi:: Rules: Entries may be submitted in gl?ss'es or slides, but must be in = color and negatives will be reiilllB ciuircd8B? - * 2. Any number of submissions ' may be entered by an individual. - 3. Content should be confined to the University of South CarB|lBBpiBB||;i olina, Columbia Campus and Ml |B^*JB|.may cover any aspect of student ^ I * J 4. This contest is open to all TTQP etnHr*nte Popnltx; onH etiff v!v!v!v!.!?lv!.|vl.;';'> vjv- jiuuvihj. x avuu v auu ouxix are ineligible. m 5. Entries will be judged on con\!j| :| tent, quality & creativity by Student Media Professional Staff. . yjie officc of Student Media re /.f. V >| serves the right to select a photo i ' v..". outside this contest if necessary. . All decisions arc final. arolina ory -?f for more information call 777-3888. SPORTSBRIEFS ^ -w ..vjwwpfr . .^ ?. ^ _. tgi^tKW ; ;V- ;';v::v'::;''':' ; ; ' : : - ' ' ilforc rtlnro *7*1/1 Williams, Stoddart, Eddie Miller, JlJVf .3 jJlllL c ? rill Chris Love, Jerry Inman and weekend tourney Mari0 Henry-In lhe 4 x 4?o-meter ^ relay, the Gamecocks posted a he USC men's golf team fin- time of 3:10.71 to claim third d in second place with a team place. The 4 x 200-meter relay I of 881 at the Wofford Invita- team captured fifth place with a al, held this past weekend in time of 1:27.36.02. tanburg. * The Lady Gamecocks were led he Gamecocks were led by se- by the first place finish of the 4 x Williomc ?/Iia tfnr 1 500-mPfPr rplav tp.am rnnsictincr -I.XAVXV T T 1111U111J W 1IV UV/U XV7A * viM./ 41 ond place after shooting of Danielle Adams, Jill St. Peter, 1-71, for a three-day total of Sue McGhie and William DePiore. Junior Robert Dargan posted Their finishing time was 19:40.78. es of 71-75-75, equaling 221 The Lady Gamecocks also placed a 9th place tie. Junior Brett fifth in the 4 x 800-meter relay *ley also posted a score of 221. with a mark of 9:16.02. gley shot 76-70-75 for the Icend. eshman Carl Paulson fired an T fZnrvi?>r>nr>bc i par 72 on Sunday to help the ^auy yJUmVLUUiS i finish second. His three-day tO meet COdSt(ll es were 76-77-72, equaling The 14th-ranked USC softball inior Gene Sellers posted team is scheduled to play a douzs of 76-80-73, for a total of bleheader today against the Lady to tie him for 33rd place. Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina in lemson won the tournament Conway, a team total of 875. This past weekend the Lady le Gamecocks will be out on Gamecocks (26-9) participated in inks again this weekend parti- the Louisiana Tech Tournament in ling at the Furman Intercolle- Ruston, La. i at Furman University Golf Sophomore pitcher/outfielder *se. Jana Zimmerman captured tournament MVP honors. USC defeated the Lady Mavericks of the University of TexasUCHAierz lU run Arlington in the first game of the Raleigh Relays tournament, 3-1. The Lady Gamc0 J cocks then dropped games to SC's outdoor track and field Southwest Missouri (5-4) and 3n continues this weekend as Louisiana Tech (1-0 and 2-1). Gamecocks and Lady Games travel to Raleigh for the Rai Rdays. Simian ranked 9th 3th squads are coming off ? wuvvw tg performances turned in at iff latest VolVO DOll L1 _ J i a l_i - r* _i _ f mru annual /\iaoama rc.eiays in aloosa this past weekend. The 19th-ranked USC men's addition to the accomplish- tennis team maintained their posis of junior Phillipe Williams tion atop Region Two with their sophomore Robert Brooks 5-2 triumph over UNC Sunday, both qualified for the NCAA The latest Volvo Tennis/ ioor Championships, several Collegiate Men's Singles rankings tracksters did well. list USC's Stephane Simian as the nior Nigel Stoddart finished ninth-ranked player in the country, in the 100-meter dash with a In addition to Simian, Louie Gloria of 10.54 while the Lady is ranked 42nd and and Dave HopecdCkS were "paced' by tbeTffth "per 60th. ; finishes of Danielle Adams In doubles, two Gamecock duos s 3,000-meter run (10:29) and are nationally ranked. Gloria and non Wyont in the 1,500-meter Eric Sydow hold down the 16th 4:39.45). position, while Simian and Hopper >th teams turned in strong are 30th. ings during relay competition Simian leads the Gamecocks mday. with a 36-7 mark on the season e men's squad was paced by with Gloria and Hopper standing at nrintincr rnrnc 1 hv Rrrtrdrc 31-11 flnd 9.7-11 rP.snP.T.tivP.lv ? ? ? ' ? -? --j . % ? 4 PRESENTS 9:30 Wednesday Roost Cafeteria MONO? PEOPLE WITH MONONUCLEOSIS 3 urgently needed to aid in the manufacture of the )no test kits. If you have Mono, or have had Mono fithin the past two weens, you may quality for $100 for only 3 hours of your time. For Further Information Call or Come By: SEROLOGICALS, INC 2719 Middleburg Dr. Suite 105 Columbia, SC 2546537