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| Title | Houstonian, 1989 |
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| Date | 1989 |
| Description | This edition of the Houstonian, published by the students of the university in 1989, is the official yearbook of the University of Houston. |
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| Language | English |
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| Original Item Location | LD2281.H745 H6 v. 55 1989 |
| Original Item URL | http://library.uh.edu/record=b1158762~S11 |
| Digital Collection | Houstonian Yearbook Collection |
| Digital Collection URL | http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/yearb |
| Repository | Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
| Repository URL | http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections |
| Use and Reproduction | In Copyright |
| File Name | index.cpd |
| Title | Sports |
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| File Name | yearb_1989_186.jpg |
| Transcript | Americans prize a good sports team, more so, than they do a great debate team . . . This explains why so many people are willing to look the other way while college athletes are granted special privileges. Perhaps they think there is something special, untouchable about the lure of athletes who give meaning to "school spirit" and human agility. So special as to give a new dimension to "scholarship." But things are changing ... Or are they? University of Houston felt the wrath of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for placing athletes above academics. But, will it change the school's attitude . . . Maybe; maybe not! Now the world is watching, and waiting, and asking, "Will Americans change, or will they continue to watch while athletes, rather than completing school, elect to drop out and chase pro-contracts?" What will it take for Americans to see that the future is academically obtained and not athletically taken? The answer lies in the integrity of the athletes themselves. It is from within themselves that they can conquer the pressures from others and follow their own standards, academically, as well as athletically. What follows this page are pictures and stories of women and men who seek to dispel the myth that athletics are more important than academics ... at least at our university. ► Wm. Allen Manning Contents Football: page 212 Cougar football reaches exciting levels as the Coogs get ranked in the AP top 20 and appear in the Aloha Bowl. Photo by Tony Bullard. Basketball: page 220 Men's and women's basketball teams show their moves as both come out with big wins and lose heartbreakers. Photo by Andy Rodriquez. Baseball: page 244 The baseball team has its ups and downs but manages to keep slugging in the wins and keep the fans entertained. Photo by Mark Lacy. Olympics: page 268 UH students Joe Deloach and Eric Owens, Olympic anc Paralympic gold medalists,! share their thoughts. Photc by Mark Lacy. WW On the cover: Representing the various sports at UH are: First row (kneeling) Fred Hinojosa-Baseball, Rachel Bloom- Cheerleading, Lenny Cervantes-Cheerleading; Middle row: Jenny Mainz-Tennis, John Najev-Golf, Andre Ware-Football, Tina Johnson-Volleyball, Leroy Bur- rell-Men's track; Back row: Sharon Knight-Women's basketball, Richard Hollis-Men's basketball. Photo by Mark Lacy. Athletics ■ 211 |