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_Sports_ Cloninger from page B1 that is making Cub fans (momentarily) forget the infamous trade of Lou Brock for Ernie Broglio. This kind of deal would make a snake-oil salesman grin. Ricky will be paid the league minimum with a possi ble $55 million in bonuses, along with an $8 million sign ing bonus. However, to collect his $55 million, all Ricky has to do is average*about 1,600 yards a season. How many running backs have ever done that? One - Terrell Davis, and he hasn’t exactly shown himself as a longevity player. The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA (Nothing But A**holes) championship behind the brilliant play of Tim Duncan, the boy from St. Croix, and the diminished role of David Robinson. Although I hate pro basketball, this series was some thing to cheer about. Duncan, one of the last true athletes and players who really represent what athletics is supposed to be about, proved himself as the star of the future, while proven veteran Robinson stepped out of the limelight to help his team win. Also, the never-say-die New York Knicks made it to the finals despite devastating injuries to Patrick Ewing and Larry Johnson, silencing all their critics by beating coach Larry Bird and the Indiana Pacers. , I love to see those underdogs, with unlikely heroes like Marcus Camby, shock the system. Our own BJ McKie made the Knicks’ summer league team and could possibly break into the NBA next season. The Dallas Stars won the Stanley Cup. Whoopee. As for USC, football practice got under way with a lot of hope and promise, but it still remains to be seen what Sweet Lou and the boys can do with our team. Senior running back Troy Hambrick was dismissed from the team, which is likely a blessing. This way, we have three brilliant backs who can step in and prove themselves on the SEC battlegrounds. Phil "The Thrill" Petty is getting back to his full play ing form after backing up Anthony Wright last year. Although he lost longtime teammate Taylor Irvin from the offensive line, Phil should still make an immediate im pact. USC opens its volleyball season Sept. 1 against North Carolina A&T. We have four fantastic freshmen and are getting votes in the Top 25. Come on out and join me and my fellow Ballheads as we carry on a great tradition. Oh yeah, in case you’re wondering, if clempson hap pens to report something missing from their various ath letics fields, I was never there. PA^LR. \\/AR.E.i-l<?U6EL| 6 Month Special FREE Pager $0.00 FREE Activation 0.00 FREE Voicemail 0.00 6 Month Service 69.95 Tax3.50 TOTAL $73.45 1 Year Special FREE Pager $0.00 FREE Activation 0.00 FREE Voicemail 0.00 1 Year Service 99.95 Tax5.00 TOTAL $104.95 Start Tanning Now \ For Spring Break! Relax in our Wolff model Genesis II Sundash Beds with Facial Bulbs--43 bulbs per bed! Private Rooms • Tanning Supplies • Monthly Rates Available 15% Student Discount Year-Round The Tan For All Seasons l Beside Richland Mall ■ 782-0830 ) V Open 7 Days A Week MB 33o8 R>rest Dr Columbia / J Visit our web site at www.tfas.com 2l7«0“r Welcome Back! Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union is pleased to offer USC Students credit union advantages! As a student of USC, you are eligible for membership. Along with many membership advantages, we offer... On-Campus Surcharge-Free ATM Located at the Humanities Building, part of a state-wide Free ATM Network. # Free Private Teller Service 24 hour computer account access. Free Nightwatch Service 24 hour telephone account access. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION! CAROLINA COLLEGIATE — Federal Credit Union 710 Pulaski Street • Columbia, South Carolina 29201 PALM CAMPUS MINISTRY _Partnership Among SUNDAY WORSHIP Beginning Sunday, August 22, 5:30pm ALL ARE WELCOME United Methodist PALM Center • 728 Pickens Street • 799-4993 4 M - « Don't go to class!! Just think about it—not having to sit in class listening to a lecture. Our College Online students attend class, complete assignments and projects and communicate with their instructors via the Internet and e-mail. Some on-campus sessions may be required, depending on the course. College On TV students attend class by viewing videotapes and go to one of our three convenient campuses to take tests. Some on-campus sessions may be required, depending on the course. Many of these classes will transfer to your college. So no matter where you go to school, with College Online and College on TV, you can get ahead. All at our extremely affordable tuition!! For more information visit: www.college-online.com email: moreinfo@college-online.com phone: 1-800-922-1183, ext. 8130, or toll-free outside S.C. 1-800-723-0673 fax: 1-864-250-8502 Distance Education Weekend College Schedules that work! ^^GREENVILLE TECH College That Works I - Back to School Special! W)%> @ff 1 —-- i Check out our website at: www.ruggedboot.com or call (803) 765-2668