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Continued from Page 1B sistency, Haney says he is looking to senior forward John Greig (6-7) to be the team leader, a role Greig seems willing to take on. "I see myself as an in termediary between the coach and the players," says the Ducks' captain, who averaged 12.5 points per game last year. "As a senior, I feel pressure to execute the plays and to give a total effort.” As a starter last year, Greig was an impressive percentage shooter. He hit .552 percent of his field goal attempts - third best in Oregon history - and shot .882 from the free throw line, seventh best in the nation. “I think I set an example on and off the court as to our attitude - our mental outlook," Greig says. “I'm out there to get us together.” Along with Greig, Haney says his point guards - sophomore Fred Cofield (10.1 p.p.g.. 77 assists) and senior Barry Walker (4.2 p.p.g.. 68 assists) - will be critical to the team as leaders, “because they help take the tempo of the game.' "My role is to run the show," says the bouyant Cofield. "and to get us into the flow of the game." Cofield adds that he prefers to think of the Ducks’ youth as a positive aspect since “youth brings enthusiasm into a game.” Haney says the point guards, who will be pushing the ball up the court on the fast break more than in the past, and more than just leaders on the floor. “The play of our centers is dependent on the point guards,” Haney says “Otherwise, the centers never become a factor in the game." Haney's point was well illustrated in the first half of the opener. Because the guards repeatedly took perimeter shots instead of feeding the ball inside. Oregon's 6-11 center, Blair Rasmussen, never got into the glow of the play. “The tempo here is much faster than in high school," Rasmussen said after the game. “I can see that I'll have to go after the ball with more aggressiveness." Joining Greig. Cofield and Rasmussen as starters are two players who redshirted last year because of early season injuries 6-8 junior forward Jerome Williams (10.4 p.p.g.. two years agol and sophomore guard Gary Gatewood, who averaged 5.2 points last season before a wrist injury sidelined him. Both Williams and Gatewood showed the effects of sitting out for a year, as the two looked sluggish in the opener Saturday. In the frontcourt, freshman Jerry Adams (6-8), is behind Rasmussen at center. The forward spots are backed by, (6-8) freshman Rodnie Taylor - who scored 10 points in the opener and 21 in both in trasquads - and 6-6 sophomore David Brantley of Churchill High School in Eugene. Haney has an abundance of guards to work with. Joining Barry Walker as a backup is 6 4 junior Paul Bain, who played most of the second half Saturday, and walk-on Greg Bell, a 6-3 sophomore from Roosevelt High in Portland In addition, Haney has freshman Scott Perry (6-1), and Bryan Trendell at guards. But even Haney admits that the addition of some ex perienced ballplayers - ones who would select better shots, or not turn over the bail as much. “We were capable of get ting up and down the court on offense," Haney said after the Irvine game, "but we never piayed consistent defense That is the challenge that waits ahead of us." Women Continued from Page 1 B and the growth of the new people.' satd Hemy. who ts three victories shv ot too career coaching wins ‘Right now we re stiir going through growing pains " To speed up the Ducks growing progress. Hemy is experimenting with his meup and Delieves his team s ver satility will become a Dig factor in success One piaye' who w fit ver> nicely into Hemy s p.a^s s 6-4 center Helen Higgs. Hemy says the sophomore -s the most mg,roved Duck from ast year's team ne'e- ''as Dee" or a year round Strength program and S really playing her height, sa^d Hemy. "She a^d A so" may pa* together, and that's wne" you may see a neup of six footers The Ducks suffered a slight setback when Higgs suffered a stress *racture in her right foot. She is expected back ate December Another advantage the Ducks hope to utilize this season s the:' quickness and depth at the guard position We can piay a tn sma >e' Quick gua'ds. said Hemy The staners are Smith, a ho can p:ay anywhere on the court, and Surprise junior Diana Transk (5-7), who has been error-free and sharp snooting n me Ducks early outings Com-ng off the bench as gua'ds w ■ be Lisa Vetter 5-6; T'acy Beckes (5-9* and im proving Penny Gienge' (5-8 ft's their job. points out Hemy, to get the ba I mside to Lang. Mary Ann StOican (6-0). ✓r=v> or Chris Metzger (6-1! Hemy is especia'y impressed with the ability of Metzger who was a second-team high school au Amencan player ast yea' Chris is a strong 'ebounoer good shooter a ho gets her shots off very quickly. She's got size, aggressiveness ana offense ability She knows how to shoot and is a constant threat Beyond tna* she s a good &■' around player It s obvious the Ducks are talented, maybe even more then ^ast year s team B^t how they do on the nationa sca>e s the big question mark The sky may be the limit for this team, but they re going to have to prove it agamst some of the best teams m the country, said Hemy. r Photo by Bob Baker Freshman center Blair Rasmussen has been thrust into the starting role early In his college career. r / Yffrffrf'r^ri*V CLIMB UNDER THE BRIDGE FOR A GLASS OF BUD! (Leave your ladders outside, please) Under the Ferry St. Bridge 375 E. 7th 434-7085 p p*— — — “Bring coupon* — — —» —j Holiday Hair Specials Perms rt'K S.'5 (includes haircut I $28 $8 Haircut Kc* $12 C all C arol Hubbard 343-4813 tor an appointment at the I urtung Point 2660 ()uk . _ _ _ expires l Vc } 1 _ _ _ -a T Bill Nugent return* for hi* senior year at 142 pounds. Getting a grip on things Wrestlers begin defense of its Pac-IO crown By PAUL DANZER Of tha Emaratd The weight of defending a Pacific 10 Conference championship will fall on the shoulders of the University of Oregon wrestling team this winter. But coach Ron Finley thinks his squad has enough muscle to bear the pressure. And with a little luck, they might carry away the medal at the Pac-10 tournament on February 28. “We are not quite as tough as we were last year,” said Finley, whose squad finished 21st in the nation last year, "but if we have improvement in the weights where we were mediocre last year we should do well.” Finley has confidence that will happen. “Us," he said in picking the favorite to win the Pac-10 title this winter. “Arizona State, Oregon State and us are all pretty much equal,' he added, “It’s hard to say who will win right now." In addition to defending a league title, the Duck grapplers have a tough dual meet act to follow after winning a school record 22 matches last year en route to a 22-3 dual meet mark. That record will go on the line for the first time tonight, when the Ducks host Humboldt State in a 7:30 p.m. showdown at McArthur Court. One big reason Finley is looking for continued good things in 1981-82 is 142 pound senior Bill Nugent, who defeated four former national champions on his way to a championship at the Great Plains In vitational in Lincoln, Nebraska two weeks ago. As a result of the showing at Lincoln, Nugent was chosen to compete on a United States team in Russia in late January and early February. Nugent is one of two returning Ducks who won Pac-10 crowns last season. He com piled a 23-5 record in 1980-81, raising his career record as a Duck to an impressive 84 28-2 in three years on the varsity mat. The other Pac-10 champion returning to the fold this season is 118-pound junior Mike Erb. Erb improved from a 13-18 mark his freshman year to win 16 of 21 matches last year. In addition to the two defending cham pions, the Ducks boast three runners-up from last year's Pac-10 tournament on this year’s squad. One of those is senior Cliff Porter, who at 134 posted a 20-9 mark after transferring from the University of Washington. The other two are 158-pound sophomore Rick O'Shea and junior heavyweight Dan Cook. O'Shea, who was a two-time Class A wrestler of the year at Harrisburg High School, posted a 20-12 mark in his freshman season. Cook was 23-5 last winter and has a career record of 47-16 entering the season. In his two years as a Duck he has recorded Continued on Page 4B n Lazar’s Bazar gives you A FREE PIPE just for bringing in this coupon! While you're there be sure iind check out our incredible selection of posters, and our newly stocked baskets and gifts. 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