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Friends, family remember coach Al McGuire ■ More than 1,500 attend a funeral for the deceased coach and commentator By Arnie Stapleton The Associated Press MILWAUKEE — A1 McGuire packed the house one last time Monday night. A standing room-only crowd of more than 1,500 mourners attend ed a funeral Mass for the former coach and commentator whose powerful personality and wit tran scended the basketball court and the broadcast booth. McGuire died Friday at 72 after a long illness. “Al McGuire was a basketball coach, and for 20 years he coached basketball like Beethoven wrote music, like Shakespeare wrote po etry and like Rembrandt painted pictures,” said U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, his close friend. McGuire’s son, Al Jr., recalled a time when his father was starting to build Marquette into a power house, the crowds at the old Mil waukee Arena were getting bigger and bigger, “and he turned to me and said, ‘We’re doing good.’ ” His son then scanned the over flow crowd at Gesu Church, in cluding 30 of his father’s former players standing on the altar be hind him. “How proud he would be that the house was another SRO (stand ing room only),” he said. “We’ve done good together, gang. We’ve done really good.” The 90-minute Mass followed a six-hour visitation in which thou sands of mourners paid their last respects to McGuire, the charis matic New Yorker who coached Marquette to a national champi onship and later brought his street wise lingo to TV. “In Al McGuire’s passing we have lost a truly remarkable man, colorful, unique, one of a kind,” the Rev. Robert Wild, president of Marquette University, said in his homily. “His style, even his vocabulary, his verbal imagery, were uniquely his own and we listened to what was sometimes a stream of con sciousness, yet we understood what he meant and quite frankly across the country we have bor rowed shamelessly a variety of ’McGuireisms’: the ’Hail Mary play,’ a ’cupcake’ opponent, going ’uptown,’ or ’Park Ave.,’ the list goes on and on,” Wild said. “Al lived life with zest, he did things his way and we admire him for it.” The Rev. George Winzenburg, who presided over the Mass, said McGuire lived with gusto and died with dignity. “We remember a man who taught us how to live and how to die,” he said. McGuire died of a blood disor der, said his brother, Dick, a fellow Hall of Famer. Pallbearers included Utah coach Rick Majerus and former players Ed Janka, Jack Burke, Ulice Payne, George Thompson, Earl Tatum and Ric Cobb. McGuire was one of college bas ketball’s most successful coaches for 20 years, leading Marquette to 11 postseason appearances, capped with an NCAA title in 1977, shortly after announcing that season would be his last. When the Warriors beat North Carolina to win the championship in Atlanta, McGuire, who sent 26 players to the NBA, did not join the celebration. He sat on the bench by himself, his face buried in his hands, crying. Later that year, he began a broad cast career that lasted for 23 years. He started at NBC and in 1992 moved to CBS, where he worked until he retired last March, saying he had a form of anemia. McGuire played at St. John’s be fore a brief NBA career that ended in the 1954-55 season. He then made his mark on the sport as a coach and broadcaster, earning him election to the Hall of Fame in 1992. His head coaching career started at Belmont Abbey, a small school in North Carolina, in 1957, and he moved to Marquette in 1964. He turned the Warriors into a national power by recruiting the neighbor hoods where his colleagues didn’t dare venture. He joined NBC in 1977, and his constant banter with analyst Billy Packer became a staple for college basketball fans. “McGuireisms” such as “tap city,” “white-knuck ler” and “aircraft carrier” became part of the sport’s vocabulary. One of his favorite phrases was “seashells and balloons,” and all who knew him had their own in terpretations. “It just meant good times,” Ma jerus said. “It is looking at life with a positive approach through the worst of situations.” They were words that McGuire lived by until his death. Majerus, who is on sabbatical to care for his ill mother in Milwau kee, said he sensed a special spirit when he visited his mentor for the final time last week. McGuire had removed the intra venous lines supplying drugs and blood transfusions, Majerus said. “He was just so happy to be free and he was not hindered by those things,” Majerus said. “It was as if he was unfettered — spiritually as well as physically.” Amid the dozens of bouquets that adorned the cathedral Mon day night was a single blue and yellow helium balloon anchored by a plastic bag filled with seashells. “Thanks, Al,” read the attached card. “It’s been a hell of a ride.” Sports brief UO golf fifth after round one The Oregon men’s golf team opened up its spring season Mon day with a tied-for-fifth-place showing after the first round of the Ping-Arizona Intercollegiate. The Ducks, Who shot a 6-over par 290 to tie with No. 4 South Carolina, were led by junior Aaron Byers, who shot an even par 71 to finish tied for 13th among individuals. Oregon was also paced by sophomores Chris Carnahan and John Ellis and junior Brandon Harnden, who all finished with a 2-over 73. The Ducks are 14 strokes be hind No. 16 Southern California, r who is leading the pack after an 8-under par round one. Oregon is only four strokes back from Pacif ic-10 Conference rivals Arizona State and California, who are tied for fourth. The tournament wraps up with final round action today in Tuc son, Ariz. Call (541) 3464343 or stop by Room 300 Erb Memorial Union to place your ad today. P.O. Box 3159 Eugene, OR 97403 E-mail: classads@oregon.uoregon.edu On-line edition: www.dailyemerald.com 9-ball league Wednesdays feb 7th-mar 14th $12 - UO students limited to 20 players league players receive 25% off regular pool time sun-thur sign up now at the break I emu ground floor for more info call 346-3711 or email lara ar lwon@gladstone.uoregon.edu HorOSCOpC by Linda C. Black TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 30). Others mar vel at your prowess this year. Don’t hold back; strut your stuff. You didn't get this good by ac cident; you worked at it! A friend provides the clue that solves the riddle in January. Be confi dent in February and get the raise you've earned. New responsibilities require a new role in April. You're a natural! Count your blessings and your winnings in May and share with your loved ones through June. Go back to the draw ing board in July to perfect your routine. Make corrections in August and build a strong foun dation. Hire an errand-runner in October and take some time off. Be respectful in November, but not intimidated. Encourage a friend's trans formation in December. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — New developments may confuse you, but not for long. If you and your friends keep talk ing, you'll all understand soon. The lesson is partly technical and partly spiritual. You can find a way to do whatever's necessary, with TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5 — You're being asked to work to tight stan dards. Trouble is somebody else came up with the rules. Stifle your opinion. By using your ex perience, or calling somebody who has experi ence, you can meet and exceed all expectations. GEMINI (May 21-June 21)—Today is a 9 — You and your buddies have plans already made. Give this race everything you've got, and you could beat your old record. Go for the gold! Everybody's rooting for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22)—Today is a 6 — You might want to try for more pay for the job you're doing. If you're serious about this, find what you want, know how much it costs, and where to get it Put the paperwork under your boss's nose, and odds are good he or she will LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Meet with a person who can help you achieve a long-term goal. This has to do with vacation or travel. Today if you get together with the right person, you can make it happen. Why not? What else are you doing with the rest of your life? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)—Today is a 6 — You've put up with quite a lot lately, just to get a paycheck. Although it's hard to get a raise in your allowance now, you might be able to wrangle some time off. Tomorrow would be good. Finish something your boss doesn't want to do and then ask. LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 10 — Getting your regular work done may be hard. You're too busy planning your next big project. You're looking great, and everybody around you is happier for knowing you. Luckily, no body will notice if you don't get your regular job done, anyway. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 —You may feel like you're sitting on hot coals. Don't lash out at the person who's causing you this consternation. Thank them, instead, for motivating you. That will really take them by surprise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Do you go for the passionate or the in tellectual type? Right now, a passionate intel lectual has got your attention. You have some body enthralled, too, not only with what you know, but also with what you're doing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6—Are you changing things around at your house? Don't stop, even if this project is be coming more expensive than you thought it would be. You can scrimp on something else, later. Do it right, so you won't have to go through this again. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 —You'll need to move quickly. The competi tion's putting on pressure, but it's nothing you can't handle. They don't know about your secret weapon. You don’t know what it is, either. You'd better get busy and discover it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Are you spending money like it's water? If you're paying bills, that's OK. After, if you have money left, take your sweetheart out to the finest place in town. If you don't have any mon ey left, your place will do fine. Your cooking is excellent. 080 GREEK EVENTS IK IK It’s Sigma Kappa’s Sweetheart Day! Send your sweetheart to Sigma Kappa to buy necklaces/ dance passes for your entire chapter! IK King of Heart 2001 IK IK 095 PERSONALS Free to interested researcher: Original newspaper clippings from South Africa during the 1980’s, mag azines from RSA, Lesotho, Swazi land. Piease phone 683-5818. Donna, the biology student, I drew your portrait in Seaside a couple of weeks ago. I’d like to talk to you, can you call me? David (503) 717-9539. PO Box 571, Seaside, OR 97138 Eugene’s Coolest Party Line!!! Dial: 74-Party Ads * Jokes * Stories & More! Free Call! *18+ ‘Try it NOW!!! MMMIMMHUim,! LOST DOG! $50 Reward. (Bear) Last seen 1/27 on UofO campus. Lab mix with white paws & white chest. He has on a red collar & is very friendly. Please call owner 687-7028 if found. Miss him very much! 105 TYPING/RESUME SERVICES At 344-0759, ROBIN is GRAD SCHOOL APPROVED. 20-year the sis/dissertation background. Term papers. Full resume service. Editing. Laser pr. ON CAMPUS! 120 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DVD's: buy, sell, trade, rent Emerald City Comics 770 E. 13th • 345-2568 120 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE sell clothes A travel sell us $20 frCC! of your best women's clothes and you're entered in the drawing for a $300 certificate through Council Travel good for » a train? a boat? — drawing held march 16th, 2001 The Clothes Horse 720 e. 13th ave. (next to dairy queen) “Give Me Five!** Run your “FOR SALE” ad (items under $1,000) for 5 days. If the item(s) doesn’t sell, call us at 346-4343 and we’ll run your ad again for another 5 days FREE! Student/Private Party Ads Only • No Refunds 130 CARS/TRUCKS 1987 Toyota Tercel HB. 1 owner, new clutch. 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Call 1 888-777-4642 or check us out at www.ggnbreakscom 185 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES mm Am The Oregon Daily Emerald assumes no liability for ad content or response. Ads are screened for illegal content and mail order ads must provide a sample of item for sale. Otherwise, ads that appear too good to be true, probably are. Respond at your own risk. 190 OPPORTUNITIES LEARN RADIO Learn how to provide sound bytes & news segments for radio. Free Workshop: January 31, 7-8:30pm in the KWVA office, EMU Join the 21st Century! Learn how to create your own website for $150.465-1128 200 WORK STUDY POSITIONS Receptionist Position: The Child Care & Development Centers is hir ing a receptionist. Multi-line phone system, greet walk-in traffic, general office skills required. Work study preferred. Applications avail, at 1511 Moss St. 205 HELP WANTED Are you looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity? Teaching Assistants (TA) for the , Freshman Interest Group Program (FIGs) are needed! (previously called FIG Leaders). Earn upper-division credit and a J cash reward. Attend the interest session on February 7, 2001 in the Alsea and Coquille rooms in the EMU from 4-5 to learn more about this exciting, new academic lead ership opportunity. For an applica tion stop by 372 Oregon Hall, or call 346-1079. Application dead line is Friday, February 16th. Summer Conference Assistant and Summer Resident Assistant Announcing University Housing Conference Assistant (CA) and Summer Resident Assistant (RA) positions. Earn $200 a week as a CA or $80 a week as a RA during summer, including room and board. $6.50/hr. for Spring term training and office work, and val uable job experience. Nine to 13 week summer RA positions and 13 week CA positions are availa ble. An info meeting will be at 4:00 pm on Wed., Jan. 31 in the Hamil ton Complex Ramey Room. Not able to make the meeting? Posi tion descriptions and applications are available at: University Hous ing Conference Services, 105 Henderson Hall, Bean Complex, 346-4303. Application deadline is 12:00 pm, February 9, 2001. EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity
