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r- THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER Friday October 2 1 1 994 7B MS iHlIS Wolfpack picks up 2 big linemen Duke gets Georgia quarterback The Longhorn World Championship Rodeo comes to Charlotte tonight and Saturday bringing many of the nation's top riders to the Charlotte Coliseum Here's everything you need to know to enjoy the show: Tickets: Charlotte Coliseum and all TicketMaster outlets Charge by phone at 522-6500 Service charges will apply Entries: Over 175 professional cowboys and cowgirls including all reigning world champions are expected Livestock: More than 125 head of livestock will transported by truck from Longhorn Ranch near Nashville Tenn Timed events contestants will also provide over 100 head of competition horses SenCtiOned by: The Oklahoma-based International Rodeo Association By STAN OLSON Staff Writer NC football program has received two more oral commitments and Duke has picked up one The Blue Devils have landed a quarterback while the Wolfpack has picked up two massive lineman fourth early commitment is 6-2 190-pound Kevin Thompson of Thomasville (Ga) High Thompson who has 48-second speed in the 40-yard dash picked the Blue Devils over Clemson and several Ivy League schools So far this season Thompson has thrown for five touchdowns and 600 yards while Thomasville has started off 1-5 Last season he had 1700 yards passing with 17 touchdowns as Thomasville reached the state Class 3A title game had some protection said Thomasville coach Neal Rumble he have as many athletes to throw to as he needs His not going like it could be going or should be bothered him and he gained a bunch of Freeland said think produced yet at our place as he did in high school for the simple fact that too heavy still playing but not able to perform to the potential we think he has got to do some things to discipline himself and make himself a better Santos has decent 52 speed when in top shape The Wolfpack which now has five early commitments also picked up 6-6 265-pound Patrick Dunn of West Craven High in Vanceboro Dunn who plays offensive and defensive tackle for West Craven is expected to be an offensive lineman in college Dunn is a three-year starter with 50 speed He was also recruited by East Carolina and South Carolina is our go-to person whenever we need 3 or 4 or 5 said West Craven coach Clay Jordan we will bust it up behind Rumble said Thompson had been leaning toward Duke for more than a week had a great feeling for Rumble said academic challenges are exciting for him as well as the NC State has added 6-3 340-pound offensive tackle Alex Santos of Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham Va Santos a Blue Chip magazine all-regional choice a year ago signed with Michigan State last winter out of Orlando (Fla) Colonial High after also visiting Georgia Syracuse Florida and Alabama But the All-Central Florida first team selection failed to qualify and enrolled at Hargrave A knee injury suffered in the Florida prep all-star game has slowed the big progress according to Hargrave coach Joe Freeland Wyatt doubtful for FSU Major events Bareback bronc riding Riders must stay on a bucking bronc with no saddle for eight seconds a testament to strength and durability Riders claim that their "riding arm" the one they use to hold a specially designed rig around the horse's girth to absorb each buck's impact is longer than the other arm Cowgirls barrel racing Riders must get into sync with their horse to negotiate a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels placed in the arena The timed event requires a horse and rider capable of a breakneck speed and tight turns one after the other Riders can be at a 45-degree angle when rounding the barrels Knight Steer wrestling The object is to catch a 700-pound runaway steer with your speeding horse grab the steer by the horns and wrestle him to the ground in three seconds Top horses for this event can cost $35000 but can earn a talented rider many times that amount But it's not easy money A calf weighing up to 275 pounds gets a head start before the cowboy takes off in pursuit He casts his lariat hoping the loop will catch the calf's legs A flying dismount is followed by wrestling the calf to the ground and binding three legs together with a "pigging string" The calf must stay tied for five seconds World champions (scheduled to be In Charlotte) Observer Staff and News Services CLEMSON SC uphill battle Saturday against 10th-ranked Florida State got a little steeper Thursday after coach Tommy West announced Antwuan Wyatt might not play Wyatt the leader in rushing and receiving yards bruised a shoulder in practice Tuesday and sat out workout Wyatt the starting tailback the past three weeks who has 227 yards on the ground and 28 catches for 269 yards receiving likely will be replaced in the back-field by freshman Lamont Pegues Pegues has carried 12 times for 54 yards while seeing action in two games this season If Pegues starts it would mark the first time since 1943 that three first-year freshmen made up the starting backfield Nealon Greene is to make his second start at quarterback against the Seminoles and Raymond Pries-ter starts at fullback Wide receiver Marcus Hinton is probable despite a pulled hamstring If he can't play however first-year freshman Undre Williams will get the starting nod Butkus semifinalists Florida Derrick Brooks was one of 13 semifinalists named for the Butkus Award given annually to the nation's outstanding linebacker The three finalists will be announced Nov 17 and the winner Dec 9 in Orlando Fla Antonio Armstrong Texas ASM Stephen Boyd Boston College: Derrick Brooks Florida State Ron Childs Washington State Brian Gelzheiser Penn State Sean Harris Arizona Dana Howard Illinois Ted Johnson Colorado Steve Morrison Michigan Simeon Rice Illinois Ed Stewart Nebraska Lorenzo Styles Ohio State Jerrott Willard California Around the nation Auburn: Former Tigers football coach Pat Dye has officially retired from the university and appears interested in returning to the side- 1994 season eighth-grade curriculum Panthers director of business operations Mark Richardson said the program is designed to foster curiosity promote learning and expose students to the range of careers associated with the construction of an NFL stadium and the development of a franchise Dan Dailey Home: Edmond Okla Age: 43 1993 world champion All-around Cowboy Saddle Bronc Rider Walt White Home: Oklmulgee Okla Age: 23 1993 world champion All-around Calf Roper 1 Rldder Tribune Saddle bronc riding Similar to bareback riding but the cowboy gets a saddle That doesn't necessarily make it easier to stay on for eight seconds though The key riders say is to get in sync with the animal When done properly this event can be described as symphony in motion Bonus bull riding The most dangerous eight seconds in professional sports A rider climbs aboard a Brahma bull weighing 1500-2000 pounds complete with horns and bred for aggressiveness His only connection to the bull? A rope wrapped around the animal's midsection and looped around his hand Dennis Morris Home: Springfield Tenn Age: 30 1 993 world champion Bull Rider Cody Sosebee Home: Charleston Ark Age: 23 1 993 world champion Bareback Rider Staff graphic schedule for used balanced scoring in a 7-2 victory against Elon (3-11) late Wednesday in Rock Hill Rebecca Hardiman scored twice to lead Presbyterian (12-1 6-0) to a 5-0 South Atlantic soccer win over visiting Wingate (5-110-6) Belmont soccer match with St Andrews scheduled for Wednesday has been rescheduled for Tuesday in Belmont Also: Carolina Panthers general manager Bill Polian will speak Monday at the Charlotte Touchdown weekly luncheon (11:45 am) at the Mark Hotel Tickets are $12 for club members and $15 for nonmembers Tables of 10 may be reserved for $120 For reservations call (704) 347-2918 The Carolina Panthers and FN Thompson-Turner contractors for Carolinas Stadium will hold an assembly at Wilson Middle School today at 10 am to kickoff the the program which will become part of the IPAPERIDOUfl HLOUNGEM The Grand Daddy The tail stronghold slronghol in Southern hospitality Jane Melby Home: Backus Minn Age: 27 1 993 world champion Barrel Racer Dale Yerigan Home: Pryor Okla Age: 31 1993 world champion All-around Steer Wrestler to save entire SOURCE: International Professional Rodeo Association cial statement and fraud stemming from an incident last spring has been suspended from school for the fall quarter Western Carolina: The Catamounts who host Tennessee-Chattanooga Saturday at 2 pm have won four of the past five meetings between the schools Wingate: Including last 35-33 loss to Lenoir-Rhyne the Bulldogs are 4-5 in homecoming games The Bears have dealt them two losses Wofford: Terrill Nesmith who lost his starting free safety spot to Ben Daniel before last game has reclaimed the spot 525-8873 6019 Old Pineville Rd( Charlotte ZOYSIA BERMUDA CENTEPEDE FESCUIE cxsi Waterfront Lots From $23880 Owner Financing Miles of Shoreline 20 Discount On All Lots During Presale 1-800-614-6996 A 1ADE M'THE USA say I be interested in coaching again" Dye said me being interested in coaching again is a long way from me coaching Carson-Newman: The Eagles are second in NCAA Division II in rushing at 3831 yards per game Florida Alkin Hepburn a quarterback for the Rattlers in 1952 died last Friday at his Miami home He was 65 Georgia: Former lineman Shannon Stevens who is serving a prison sentence for drug possession has accused the school of giving him money a Jeep and other gifts in violation of NCAA rules Georgia has completed an internal investigation and denies all of accusations Lenoir-Rhyne: The Bears are averaging 40 points during their five-game winning streak The last time the team scored 200 points in a five-game stretch was in 1975 Mars Hill: In last 36-32 upset of Carson-Newman the Lions converted on four of seven fourth-down attempts including twice on the game-winning drive Nebraska: Reserve freshman quarterback Monte Christo returned to practice after missing almost six weeks with torn thumb ligaments Brook Berringer is expected to start Saturday at Missouri UCLA: Safety Tommy Bennett who pleaded no contest to felony counts of preparing a false finan HOOTERS 500 NOVEMBER 12-13 IN ATLANTA GREAT SEATS HOTEL MOTOR COACH 188 BRISTOL TALLADEGA BRICKYARD BROACH SPORTS TOURS 366-6345 this at NHL unable Observer Staff and News Services The NHL confirming what has seemed inevitable said Thursday it will not be able to save its entire 84-game season "An announcement will be made before too long and it will involve some reduction in the number of games on the schedule" said Jeffrey Pash the general counsel Pash said the league aims to have a regular season leading to the playoffs It was the first acknowlegement by the league that games will be lost The 20-day player lockout has resulted in 1 10 games called off Tennis: Wayne Ferreira survived another scare and top-seed Andrei Medvedev advanced easily to the quarterfinals of the Lyon (France) Open Ferreira needed two tiebreakers to beat Lars Rehmann 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (8-6) and Medvedev topped Henrik Dreekmann 6-3 6-2 In only upset Andrei Chesnokov ousted No 8 MaliVai Washington 6-4 7-6 (7-4) Top-seed Goran Ivanisevic fired 16 aces and beat Greg Rusedski 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (11-9) to reach the quarterfinals of the CA Trophy tournament in Vienna Other winners included No 3-seed Andrei Agassi and second-seed Michael Stich Stefan Edberg beat Jacco El-tingh 6-4 6-2 to advance to the semifinals of the Hong Kong tour POLO DRESS TO IMPRESS 100 Cotton Pin Point Dress Shirts st an90 I Compare at $4250 Over 2000 in stock! 100 Wool Wrinkle Resistant Tropical Weight Suits s13990 7 Compare at $350 Over 3000 to choose from! 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