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Sports Football Continued from Page 15 rest of his team, is excused from his Friday classes. The team spends most of the day traveling to the destination of their Saturday game Upon arriving in their opponent’s city, the team checks into their hotel, practices, attends meetings and then has dinner The remaining few hours of the night an* free, hut since the players are expected in early to get a good night's sleep in preparation for the game, there is not much time for sight-seeing. *1 have to follow a pretty tight schedule, but it’s all worth it. I’m getting a full scholarship and a chance to play a sport I love. ’ — Geno Zahrie "Most of us just relax in our hotel rooms." said Zahrie. "There's not much time to do anything else So we don't usually see much of the places we visit The next morning the team rises early, has breakfast, then arrives in the football stadium to spend the rest of the morning going over assignments, getting taped and dressed, and mentally preparing for the game After the game, the players almost immediately go hack to the airport to return to Eugene Home games are a little less busy. On Fridays, after practice, the team chocks into a hotel. “It's for the pur pose of team unity." Zahrie said. "We're better able to concentrate on the upcoming game." After a team strategy meeting and dinner, the players are treated to some entertainment, usually a film. But it's not the latest Stephen Spielberg extravaganza "We watch a football film, usually something like the National Football league’s football follies, or something like that." Zahrie said After the film, it s back to their respective rooms where the players think about the upcoming game. The next morning is filled with more meetinga. more preparation, taping, dressing, strategy and pep talks. Then the game Finally, after five days of keeping to a tight schedule. Zahrie and the rest of his teammates have Saturday night off after home games. "That’s why home games are so fun." Zahrie said. "Not only do we play with our fans in the stadium, but we have that night off too ” It’s only on Saturday night that Zahrie can enjoy some of the pleasures that other college students engage in on a regular basis. "We go out with our girlfriends, see a movie, go to parties — things like that." said Zahrie. "It’s the only night of the week we have to have a little free time and fun." Then Sunday it’s back to business. The players watch the game film, take care of their humps and bruises and relax sore muscles with a team swim. Turn to Football, Page 20 Photo by Andre linleri y.ahrie (left) and teammate Paul Wegner have earn ed playing time on the Ducks' special teams squads as true freshmen. COTTON KNIT T-SHIRT DRESSES SALE 27.99 AFTER SALE 36.00 Roll sleeve, one pocket t-shirt dress in black or mauve Also available - two piece style in grape, mauve or slate SALE 34 99 Cotton-polyester in sizes S,M,L FLEECE PULLOVERS SALE 19.99 AFTER SALE 30.00 Long sleeve shirt with crest and stripe detail. Heather-grey with indigo, petal pink, sweet pea. poppw or white Cottonj polyester S.M.L. CONVERTIBLE JOHNNYL COLLAR SWEATERS I SALE 24.99 AFTER SALE 38.00 Reverse jersey knit sweater with single button convertible collar and long raglan sleeves 100% cotton in a large color se lection S.M.L KAUFMAN’S OWN LABEL SHIRTS SALE 1 9.99 AFTER SALE 32.00 Pleated front tuxedo shirt with ruffle collar and cuffs^ Cotton polyester. White. Sizes 6-16 RAMIE - COTTON SWEATERS SALE 39.99 AFTER SALE 50.00 Mock turtleneck, cropped sweaters in malt, wisteria, aqua, lemon or peach S.M.L CLASSIC BLOUSES SALE 29.99 AFTER SALE 45.00 Notched collar long sleeved blouse with pleated front Ivory, royal, taupe or red Sizes 6-16. | PH 485-1581