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Byron Irvin is »competitor, always has
been, always will be. It goes back to his
backyard in Chicago.
Irvin grew up laying against some of the
best players in the city. Players like Maurice
Cheeks, Terry Cummings (Spurs), Mark
Aguirre (Pistons), lsiah Thomas (Pistons),
and cousin Glen “ Doc” R iven of the At­
lanta Hawks to name a few. Whether it was
“ rat ball” atone of the local gyms, summer
leagues, or in the backyard with his brother
Lance, a senior at Colorado State University.
Drafted by the Trailblazers (22nd pick)
in the first round to fill a need at big guard,
Irvin, admits that though many of the names
have changed now dial he is in the NBA, the
competition is still the same, Tough.
Byron Irvin
“ I've always been a highly competitive
person,” he said “ my father always told me
to play hard and give it all you have got. He
encouraged me to get the most out of my
ability. Grow ing up, I always dreamed about
playing on this level because I competed
against guys who were already in the NBA.
Some of the guys in this league and I have
been competitors for years." An All-Ameri­
can at Chicago's Julian High School, Irvin
scored at school record 1,143 points. He also
set a school mark with 50 in one game and
averaged 32.0 points per game. He was also
All-City.
After graduation, Irvin enrolled at the
University of Arkansas under then coach
Eddie Sutton as a freshman and later for
Nolan Richardson his sophomore year. He
eventually transferred to the University of
Missouri and blossomed to one of the finest
shotters in college basketball.
As a senior at Missouri, Irvin averaged
19.7 points per game and was selected as his
team’s MVP. He was named Honorable Men­
tion All-American by Associated Press, United
Press International, and the Sporting News
Magazine. He was also named to the All-Big
Eight team and led Missouri to the “ Sweet
16” in the NCAA Tournament.
Going from playing thirty-five to forty
minutes per game in college to not barely
playing at all, sometimes, has been the big­
gest adjustment for the rookie guard. He
suffered an early season wrist injury and
slipped down the department chart a few
notches. Still, his altitude is positive and he
is working hard in practice.
" I t's been a little confusing," he said,
“ especially after 1 came back from the in­
jury. I know now that my role is going to be
coming off the bench and helping to spark
the team as much as possible. 1 have to play
good defense and play as hard as possible. I
just want to slay healthy and be ready when
the coach calls m e."
Not knowing when he is going to be
inserted into a game, Irvin, says that he has
to keep his mind focused on contributing and
not sulking about playing lime. Over the
years, he has learned to walk tall and make
the best of the hand life deals out. No player
likes to sit.
"M y minutes have definitely been cut
down in the pros,” he said. “ Whether 1 like
it or not, it’s something that I’m going to
have to get use too."
Irvin is also going to have to get use to
playing against the likes of Byron Scott, your
Jeff Malone’s and Dale Ellis Type on regular
basis. These are the players who play the off
guard spot in the NBA, not to mention Chris
Mullins, Reggie Miller, or Michael Jordan.
Players nightmares are made of.
“ As far as college is concerned, its a big
difference because night in and night out,
you’re playing someone tough in the two
spot,” he said. “ Playing on this level is
lough every night and I must be prepare to
deal w ith it on a regular basis. I’m a competi­
tor and I look forward to the challenge."
Speaking of challenge, Irvin is being
pressed younger brothers McGlother, Mi­
chael, and Nicholas for "basketball brag­
ging” rights in the family. All are talented
and considered to be great prospects in the
future. Sports Illustrated Michael the best
six grade talent in the United States two
years ago. Watch your back Byron, they are
gunning for you.
“ It’s great to have younger brothers to
look up to you. I’m a role model for them,’ ’
he said. “ I think that It adds a little more
credibility to my words of advice by being in
the N.B.A. If I can help my brothers or any
other kid by being a role model or positive
influence on their life, then I will. We all
need somebody to look up too . . . ”
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E N E R G Y
by Dan Hell
Even though the Park Bureau has seen
difficult limes in recent times. Peninsula
Park has still been able to institute a Martial
Arts Program under the tutelage of 1 real
Campbell a long time Portland resident.
Mr. Campbell instructs young people in
the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do.
Tae Kwon Do is the Korean form of
karate. Peninsula Park introduced the classes
in October and by November students under
Mr. Campbell’s guidance had begun win­
!
by Dan Hell
Vikings Win Play-Off
Shoot-Out
The 1:0« P.M. PSU, Westchester, Pa.
NCAA Division II Play-Off game Saturday
was a roller coaster of excitement. The Viks
rated 14th came up against number 8 ranked
Westchester University, Pa. Golden Rams.
Both teams offense were impressive and
neither defense seem to hold the others of­
fense.
The Vikings jumped out to a 9 to zip lead
in the first quarter only to see Westchester
climb back in the game 23 to 16 PSU at the
half. In the second half Westchester's Ed
Brown connected with Scott Asman with
6:51 left in regulation putting Westchester
ahead 30-36 for the second time in the game.
The Vikings then went into a newly unveiled
no huddle attack offense. In a 1 minute 23
second bliztkrieg the Viks march 70 yards
down the field.
Tying the score on a 19 yard pass from
Del Andrae to Finkbonner. However Westch­
ester defensive end Lee Woodall blocked the
extra point.
When Westchester missed a 51 yard
field goal attempt the game lapsed into over­
time.
The overtime format used was the Kan­
sas Plan. This format gives each opponent an
equal amount of possessions at their adver­
saries 25 yard line. The team ahead at the end
of the rotation wins.
The Westchester Goldens Rams took
first possession and scored. PSU answer
with a score of their own. PSU took the first
possession of the next possession and score
on a 20 yard pass from Del Andre to Greg
Evers. The Rams were penalized for interfer­
ence and took the ball on the 40. The game
looked over when Brown on fourth and 5 on
the 35 found Asman for 35 yd T.D.
However on their next possession the
Vikings defense denied Westchester a T.D.
and their attempted field goal was mishandled.
So it was up to Del Andrae a company to
score. On 3rd and 10 from the 25 Del Andre
hit Miller for the first down, and Don Fink­
bonner who ran for 112 yard for the game
carried the ball 3 time, culminating with a 1
yard dive for the win.
Portland State will host Indiana of Penn­
sylvania this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the
Civic Stadium.
G J. Metzger, lan Campbell, Jabari Campbell, Bobbie Taylor, Eric Scoggins, Lee
Taylor, John Frolo, and Maurice West (left to right). Mr. Izeal Campbell, instructor
and Carl Granville, assistant (back row, 1. to r.)
Next Week:
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A closer look at Michael Jordan of the
Chicago Bulls. Locker Room Columnist
Ullysses Tucker, Jr., will spend some time
with “ Air,” in Portland and at Golden
State this weekend . . . Stay Tune!
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Mr. Campbell expresses that Tae Kwon
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Mr. Campbell is a first degree brown
belt, who is assisted by Carl Granville, with
a yellow belt, who also serves in the army
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