SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

by Biff Burns

It was a slow sporting year on the ECE front. There were no student-faculty competitions. However, if any such activities had occurred, Biff can assure you that the faculty would have thoroughly trounced the students. Moreover, if there had been any contests between the ECE Dept. and any other, EE would have triumphed.

In an unusual coincidence, three freshmen ECE students, Mike Boyd, Assane Faye, and Austin Ganly were members of the varsity basketball team. The young team had a poor win-loss record, resulting in the coach's resignation and the transfer of several players. However, one player caught the attention of a local sportswriter (Cory Nightingale, Foster's Daily Democrat) when he called team members to inquire about their plans. Assane Faye replied, "If basketball was the reason I picked UNH, I would think about transferring, because of all the turmoil on the team. But it's not. I'm here to study. I decided a long time ago there was no reason I wasn't going to stay." The comment was so refreshing to Nightingale that he devoted an entire column to Faye and his attitude as a "true student-athlete". Biff is pleased to see the proper relationship between academics and athletics recognized by athlete as well as sportswriter.

Along the same lines, long-time head football coach Bill Bowes has retired. In addition to his fine win-loss record, Coach Bowes was noted for his work ethic, discipline, and interest in the character development of his individual players. Biff has heard several stories in the past few days relating to Coach Bowes' integrity and the respect which he engendered. He will be missed.