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Thompson set to chase dream By Andrew Scales For me Oregon D&iy C mere u Ronny Thompson, son of Georgetown's head coach John Thompson, took the first step toward realizing his dream when he was named restricted earnings roach for the Oregon men's basketlsdl team this sum mer "Ronnv is the ideal person for a restricted earnings coach because he is a young guv trying to get into the coaching field," said Jerry Green. Oregon's head coach. "The fact that his dad is John Thompson is a good refer ence. lie's been around basket ball all his life and played at Georgetown as well." The rookie coach is fast learn ing that coaching the game is more than just taking care of business on the hardwood. Thompson's duties will range from booking hotel reservations to video breakdown to running practice drills "People thought that as a coach, my dad's whole life was basketball,” Thompson said "But I'm learning that being a coach, 70 percent of what I do isn't even basketball related. I've got to make sure that the locker room is set up, that travel arrangements are made. There is so much that has to be done before we even pick up a basket ball." For Thompson, the past year has been one of transition. He worked as-a bond trading assis tant for Prudential Securities after graduating from George town in 1992 That experience is proving to be invaluable ns ho tackles the organizational arid financial duties required of an assistant coach. After growing up in the notion's capital, he has had to make a geographic and cultural transition to Oregon "The first image I had of Ore gon was horses and cows." Thompson said "But I came out here and loved it. The i’n< ific-10 Conference is a great conference, and it gives me an opportunity to start coaching at a highly competitive level.” Thompson said he was excit ed when the opportunity to coach at Oregon opened up. Thompson has aspired to one dav coach a team of his own. and he and his father believed Oregon was an ideal place to start — a place that will serve ns the foundation upon which Thompson can build a coaching career. "My dad was very high on coach Green." Thompson said. "He told me that if I was going to start out. this is the guy who would he great for me to learn from. He did not want me to go anywhere else." Green should benefit from Thompson's experience ns well With seven new recruits, Green looks to implement an up-tempo style of play, something George town has done better than any one else. Don't look for a clone of Georgetown's team, though The any dad was very high on coach Green. He did not want me to go anywhere else.* Ronny Thompson. assistant basketball coach Ducks have their own personal style. However, the coaching staff wants to adapt some of Georgetown's defensive full court pressing and rotation strategies. "My dad always said. ‘Genius borrows nobly.'" Thompson said. " And I think that is what's going to happen. Coach Green will make all the final decisions, but he has been very open mind ed to suggestions It would he crazy for anyone not to want to know what someone else did that was successful." Having played for his father for four years, and now gaining expert tutelage under Green. Thompson is well on his way to realizing his dream As the dream becomes clearer and clearer each day. Ronny Thomp son gets that much ( loser to pac - ing the visitor's bench at the Capital Centre in l-andover. Md. Thompson gets closer to hear ing the final whistle blow, shak ing hands with the opposing team's coach, and holding back a proud smile us he says, "Ckxxi game Dad. better luck next time " Contest to help victims, schools By Steve Mims Oregon Da ity Emerald The J. Donley Gifts For Others Organization of Pennsylvania is conducting a contest asking for students, alumni and supporters of all Big Ten Conference and Pacific-10 Conference schools as well as Notre Dame to tell why they like their favorite team. The contest is designed to support the Midwest Relief Fund, as well as scholarship funds for each school involved In addition, one winner will receive a trip for two to Disney World in Florida. The Big Ten/Pac-10 and Notre Dame Challenge Ixjgins next Monday, and entries are due Dec. 15. The sponsor hopes to make the contest an annual event. Those interested in submitting an essay to the contest should explain in 100 words or less why they like their favorite Big Ten team, Pac—10 team or Notre Dome. Essays should be sent along with a $5 donation to: The J. Donley Gifts For Others Organization, 301 Union Ave., Suite 305. Altoona, PA 16602 Professionals from around the Pennsylvania area will judge each essay and choose a finalist from all 22 schools involved. The grand prize winner will Ire chosen from the 22 finalists and announced |an 1. 1994. The final judging of one winner from among the 22 schools will he done by a team of high si hool teachers. The winner will receive a trip to Disney World, and depending on the success of the con test. the remaining lil finalists could receive con solation prizes. The first $2,000 raised by the contest will fund the cost of the trip to Florida, with the rest of the money going to four other causes. Fifty percent of the money will go to the Midwest Flood Relief Fund, which helps those decimated by this sum mer's flooding. Forty percent of the money will go to the schol arship fund for each Big Ten/Pac-10 school, and 5 percent goes to the J. Donley (lifts For Others Foundation. The school in each conference that raises the most money will divide the remaining 5 percent of the money, as well as receiving an additional award for its scholarship fund. The conference which raises the most money will possibly be hon ored at the Rose Bowl. at the EMU Rec Center 9 Brunswick’s Gold Crown III Pool Tables COME IN AND TRY IT OUT ODE Qet results. Advertise in the. Golf wins in Corvallis By Steve Mims CVeyjoe 0*t y Senior Cappy Mack won medalist honors to pat t> the Oregon women's golf team to its first team victory of the year at the Nike Invitationnl in Corvallis on Saturday The Dm ks opened the tour nament with team si ores of tot and 2‘)t> last Friday, giv ing them a 25-stroke lead heading into the final day The Ducks fired a 20') Satur day to finish the 54-hole event at H'lfi, .14 shots ahead of second-place British Columbia Oregon got plenty of impressive performances, plat ing five golfers among the top 11 in the tournament Mack took the lead vsilh an even-par '2 in the first round, and never relinquished the top spot Mack fired hat k-to hack 7:ts in the second anti third rounds to win the tour (lament by five strok*»s over Oregon State's Margo Kvn stun ski and Holly Reynolds of Kansas Oregon junior Leigh Casey opened the tournament with (onset olive 7.r>s on Friday before shooting 7ft Saturday to finish tied lor fourth at 22t> f ellow junior Shannon Hare rebounded from an opening round 78 with a 7!> in the set ond round and 74 in the final round to finish in sixth plato, one shot behind Casey Senior Amy Klieff. who won the tournament last year, shot 73 in the second round to go along w11It an opening round HO and a 78 on Satur day to finish eighth at 220 Innior karlv Mills shot 78-77* 7H to finish in 11th plat e i lie Dm ks return to action Oct. 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