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------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: News Recap : Volleyball Tonight (5/1/99) Date: 01 May 1999 08:18:09 -0600

News Recap : Volleyball Tonight (5/1/99)

Selected articles included here. See all the latest news at: http://CougarFan.com

#1 Volleyball Faces USC Tonight
See: http://www.sltrib.com/1999/may/05011999/sports/102093.htm

After demolishing #8-ranked Hawaii in three straight games Thursday night, the #1 men's volleyball team turns its sights to a red-hot USC team that has defeated #4 Pepperdine and #2 Long Beach State on its route to this MPSF championship game. The winner of tonight's match receives and automatic bid to the NCAA Championships next weekend. BYU is already assured of at least an at-large bid.

The match will be held in BYU's Smith Fieldhouse at 7pm (MST). KBYU-TV will broadcast the game delayed one hour starting at 8pm (MST).

You can tune in to a live internet broadcast of the BYU - USC game at the following site:
http://www.kbyu.org/fm/realaudio.html

Fresno star Lyday signs with BYU basketball
See: http://www.daily-herald.com/dh/dhtoday.nsf/Sports/5D33C59B8AACA7F18725676400273FD8

Fresno City College star Terrell Lyday signed a letter of intent Friday to become part of the BYU basketball team next season. Lyday, a 6-foot-3 swingman, averaged 17 points and 4 rebounds for the FCC team where Steve Cleveland coached three years ago.

Fresno tops BYU baseball 7-2
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/baseball/news/1999/04-30.html

For the second night in a row the bat of Oscar Lopez was fatal for BYU as Fresno State won Friday, 7-2. Lopez, a shortstop who is the last batter in the Bulldog order, hit a single to centerfield to score Jason Fanconi with what proved to be the winning run. Fanconi had doubled in that second inning and his run broke a 1-1 deadlock.

FSU, now 30-26 overall and 11-12 in the Western Athletic Conference, hosts BYU, 20-29 and 7-15, in the final game of the series on Saturday at 2 p.m. MST in a game which can be heard live on KSRR Radio (1400 AM).

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: Pro Watch (5/3/99) Date: 03 May 1999 07:32:33 -0600

Pro Watch - 5/3/99

National Football League

QB battle may finish with a Ty
See: http://www.cleveland.com/sports/browns/pdnews/sbrowns0426.ssf

Browns quarterback Ty Detmer is armed and ready for the battle to keep his starting job. An eight-year NFL veteran, he already knows what he's up against.

"I knew coming in that they were probably going to take Tim Couch," said Detmer. "There was no real drama in the draft for me. You heard about them taking Akili Smith, but no matter who it was, the situation was going to be the same for me."

It's Mili's time to impress Seahawks
See: http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/html98/hawk_19990425.html

This might be the most important time in Itula Mili's NFL life.

The Seahawk tight end is taking most of the snaps because starter Christian Fauria is out with a foot injury, backup Deems May is recovering from a knee injury and the rookies are still learning the playbook.

So Mili, a third-year veteran from Brigham Young, has a chance to impress the new coaching staff.

National Basketball Association

Shawn Bradley Center, Dallas Mavericks

DATE OPP      RESULT    MIN FGM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST PF ST BL PTS
5/1 Warriors W 105-94   32 3-12 0-0 10   5 15   2   3 2 6   6
4/29 @ Rockets W 91-81    31   1-5 1-2   2   9 11   0   3 0 5   3
4/27 Grizzlies W 84-75    25   5-9 0-0   5   7 12   0   5 2 2 10
4/26 Bulls     W 101-93   30 6-10 2-2   7 10 17   0   6 0 6 14
4/24 @ Kings   L 102-105 30   2-9 2-2   4   8 12   2   4 1 4   6
4/22 @Spurs    L 76-103   12   3-6 0-0   1   0   1   0   1 0 0   6
4/21 @Rockets W 109-95   31   3-5 0-0   2   8 10   1   5 1 4   6
4/20 Suns      W 104-100 29   4-7 2-2   3   7 10   2   4 1 2 10
This week: @ L.A. Lakers (Mon), @ Seattle (Tues)
Notes: Bradley ranks 2nd in the league in blocked shots.

Reid enjoying life as member of NBA coaching fraternity
See: http://www.daily-herald.com/dh/dhtoday.nsf/Sports/B4B81A9367AA38CD8725676000274012

Roger Reid is enjoying being an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns under head coach and former BYU basketball player, Danny Ainge. The article talks also talks about his struggle with his health.

Major League Baseball

Wally Joyner First Base, San Diego Padres

Date   Opp AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG SLG% OBP%
04/15 @COL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   1 0 .250 .375 .385
04/16 LOS 4 0 1 2 1 0 0 1   0 2 .250 .389 .372
04/17 LOS 4 0 3 3 0 0 0 1   0 1 .300 .425 .404
04/18 LOS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   2 1 .286 .405 .412
04/19 PIT 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 .261 .370 .382
04/20 PIT 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0   1 2 .260 .360 .383
04/21 PIT 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0   0 3 .259 .352 .375
04/23 ARI 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   1 0 .241 .328 .362
04/25 ARI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 .237 .322 .357
04/27 @NYM 2 1 1 2 1 0 0 1   2 0 .246 .344 .373
04/28 @NYM 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   3 0 .242 .339 .392
04/29 @NYM 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1   0 0 .227 .318 .373
This Week: @ Philadelphia (Mon-Wed), Atlanta, (Fri-Sun)

Rick Aguilera Pitcher, Minnesota Twins

DATE OPP   W-L   ERA GS CG SHO IP   H RER HR BB SO HB WP BK
04/19 @KAN S 3   1.13 N N N   1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
04/20 @KAN W 3-0 0.82 N N N   3.00 00 0 0 1 3 0 0 0
04/24 TEX         0.75 N N N   1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
04/27 BOS   S 4   1.38 N N N   1.00 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
This Week: NY Yankees (Tues-Thu), Kansas City (Fri-Mon)

Brian Banks First Base, Milwaukee Brewers

Date   Opp AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG SLG% OBP%
04/16 CHN 0 0 00 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .250 .250 .250
04/17 CHN 1 0 00 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
04/18 CHN 1 1 11 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
04/19 STL 0 0 00 0 0 0 1   0 0 0 .333 .333 .286
04/20 STL 1 0 00 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .286 .286 .250
04/23 @PIT 0 0 00 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .286 .286 .250
04/24 @PIT 1 0 00 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .250 .250 .222
04/27 LOS 1 0 00 0 0 0 0   0 1 0 .222 .222 .200
04/28 LOS 1 0 00 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .200 .200 .182
This Week: @ Florida (Mon-Wed), @ San Francisco, (Fri-Sun)

Former Cougar Hancock and His Hurts
See: http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C80000972%2C00.html

Former BYU pitcher Ryan Hancock and be in and out of active duty in the Major League Baseball ranks because of injuries. The article talks about his intentions of giving it one more shot after he heals this time.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: News Recap (5/4/99) Date: 04 May 1999 12:06:49 -0600

News Recap (5/4/99)

Selected articles included here. See all the latest news at: http://CougarFan.com

#1 BYU to Battle # 13 Penn State in NCAA Semis
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/volleyball_m/news/1999/05-02.html

The men's volleyball championship selection committee has announced the pairings for this week's NCAA Final Four. In its first-ever appearance at the NCAA Championships, BYU (28-1) was selected as the No.1 seed and will take on the No. 4 seed, Penn State (21-12) on Thursday, May 6. The match will begin at 7:30 p.m. (MDT).

After falling to USC in the semi-final round of the MPSF Tournament, Long Beach State was issued new life after receiving the only at-large berth to the tournament. The 49ers enter the Final Four as the No. 2 seed and will play No. 3 Indiana Purdue-Fort Wayne on Thursday immediately following the BYU - Penn State matchup.

The NCAA Tournament will feature the top three teams, according to the latest AVCA poll, as well as the No. 13 team � Penn State.

Men's Volleyball Draws National Television Coverage
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/volleyball_m/news/1999/05-03.html

Thursday's first-round match between BYU and Penn St. will be televised live on KBYU, preceded by a half-hour "Road to the Final Four" special at 7:00 p.m. (MDT). If BYU wins, they will face the winner of Long Beach State vs. Indiana Purdue at Fort Wayne on Saturday. KBYU will air the match live at 5:30 p.m. MDT preceded by the pre-game special beginning at 5:00 p.m. (MDT). KSL radio, 1160 AM, will also broadcast the championship game.

ESPN2 will carry the first round match vs. Penn State on a tape-delayed basis, beginning at 9:30 p.m. (MDT). Depending on the NHL playoffs, ESPN2 will either broadcast the championship match live or at 9 p.m. (MDT).

Both of the volleyball games will be broadcast live over the Internet by KBYU. Either of the following internet addresses provide the live feed of the games:
http://www.kbyu.org/ or http://bwsn.byu.edu/

Win Free Tickets to VB Final Four!
See: http://cougarfan.com/teams/volleyball_m/news/1999/04-30.html

If you haven't already, and most of you have, you still have time to enter the giveaway for a trip for two to watch the #1 BYU Volleyball team play for their first ever National Championship live in Los Angeles!

Tell everyone to sign up now at http://www.CougarFan.com ! The winner will be drawn tonight at 8:00pm and announced shortly thereafter. If you don't have web access, send an email with your name, phone number, and email address to contests@cougarfan.com.

BYU Baseball at Utah, Hosts Air Force
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/baseball/news/1999/05-03b.html

Must-win games for BYU are on tap with the Air Force Academy this weekend in Provo, preceded by a road game at Utah.

BYU, now 21-29 overall and 8-15 in the Western Athletic Conference, plays at Utah, 18-25 and 6-16, on Wednesday evening. The Cougars then host Air Force, 17-28 and 3-16, in a three-game series that begins Friday at 2 p.m.. A BYU-AFA doubleheader follows Saturday at noon. KSRR Radio (1400 AM) will broadcast all the games except the nightcap on Saturday.

Lacrosse Team Upset in National Tournament
See: http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=10619

Top-seeded BYU suffered a disappointing upset from Cal-Berkeley in last Thursday's quarterfinal game of the USLIA National Championship. The loss came as a shock to the Cougars after being ranked #1 nearly all season.

"This was a real heartbreaker," said junior midfielder Dan Doffermyre. "After winning two big games against Colorado and Colorado State (in the conference tournament), our expectations coming into this were so high."

Show Support to VB Team at Airport!

Regardless of the outcome at the NCAA Tournament, the Cougars will be returning to Salt Lake on Sunday morning. Those wishing to join the BYU welcome party, celebrating the team's greatest season ever, are invited to arrive at the Salt Lake International Airport at approximately 10 a.m. Sunday, May 9. The team will be returning to Salt Lake aboard Delta Flight 377 from Los Angeles, scheduled to arrive at 10:18 a.m. (MDT).

Other articles featured on CougarFan.com:
See: http://cougarfan.com

WAC Baseball Standings
Men take early lead at WAC golf tournament

If you know of any BYU sports news, please let us know at: insider@cougarfan.com

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: VBall Pre-game: Penn St. - Thu 7:30pm MST Date: 06 May 1999 07:22:04 -0600

VBall Pre-game: BYU vs. Penn St.

Quick Facts

Team Penn State Nittany Lions

Location Los Angeles, CA (UCLA)

Day Thursday, 5/6/99

Time 7:30 p.m. MST

TV KBYU (live), ESPN2 (2 hours delayed)

Internet Radio http://www.kbyu.org/ and http://bwsn.byu.edu/

Records BYU 28-1, Penn St. 22-12

Last Meetings 4/08/94: Penn State won

Match Overview

BYU enters its first ever Final Four game as the #1 seed and the #1 ranked team in the nation. The Cougars began the season on an 18 match tear, breaking the previous BYU record of 13 straight wins. Of the 29 matches this season, the Y has won 19 of them 3-0. Even more impressive is to realize that 12 of those 19 matches were against nationally ranked opponents. Since falling to #2 Long Beach State in a thrilling volleyball marathon on March 19th, the team is on a 10 match streak, and has lost only two games during that stretch. The Cougars have had three different players (Ryan Millar, Ossie Antonetti, and Mac Wilson) earn AVCA National Player-of-the-Week Honors, the most by any school this year. Also, for the first time, all six starters for the Cougs were named All-Americans.

Penn State brings a great tradition to this year's NCAA Championship Tournament. This being their 14th appearance, the Nittany Lions have been to more Final Fours than the other three participants combined. In 1994, they became the first and only non-California team to have won the volleyball national championship. Their record of 22-12 this season is deceiving. They suffered a horrible start, dropping each of their first seven matches, but have since rebounded, losing only five of their final 27 contests. PSU is currently riding a six match winning streak. They hasn't fared well against BYU's conference this year -- five of their 12 losses have come against MPSF teams. Also, despite going undefeated in conference play this year, Penn State is a meager 2-11 on the season versus ranked opponents. Also notable: PSU is only 2-5 on neutral courts this season. However, they have been efficient against BYU, having won all seven matchups over the years, four of which have been played since BYU has been NCAA-sanctioned.

Implications

This is what head coach Carl McGown has been dreaming of since coming to BYU. His efforts have been directed at a club team, then at a fledgling NCAA competitor that was routinely handed embarassing losses, and now, the team is finally among the elite. Winning two more matches will bring the ultimate trophy -- a national championship. It all comes down to being able to pull off two more wins, and it all starts tonight with Penn State. A loss will end a good season, sending the Cougars home, wondering what might have been. A win will propel them to the national championship game.

Keys to the Game

Penn State runs a very deceptive offense, so defensive recognition will be important for the Y.

However, BYU has the talent to win the match -- if that talent is healthy. Yesterday, Ryan Millar and Ossie Antonetti missed practice because of severe flu-like symptoms. Millar suffered from similar ailments before the MPSF Championship last weekend. Before that match, a team physician gave him an injection, which made him drowsy, but he felt better and was able to play a huge role in the Cougars' win over USC. Now Antonetti is down with similar symptoms.

Coach McGown basically said that the two stars are going to have to gut it out (no pun intended). "In terms of overcoming the bug, we think Ryan's ahead, but it doesn't matter really how sick they are (Thursday), they're going to have to get in the match," McGown said. "We don't have contingencies for those two guys. Play is the contingency plan."

Players to Watch

BYU

#3 -- Ossie Antonetti (OH): Standing only 6'1", this product of Puerto Rico plays like he's six inches taller. Simply stated, the guy can fly. A First Team All-American for the second consecutive season, he leads the Cougars with 489 kills this season (5.82 average per game), and has recorded five double-double performances. Against Hawai'i earlier this season, he pounded home 41 kills, just seven short of the all-time BYU record.

#12 -- Ryan Millar (MB): The most well-rounded player in BYU's history, he leads the nation in blocks per game (2.14) and hitting percentage (.498). He is the BYU all-time leader in kills, attack attempts, block solos, block assists and total blocks. He has also set the BYU single-season record for block solos and block assists, giving him ownership of 11 total school records. In 1996, he was named the NCAA Freshman of the Year, and was named First Team All-American in 1997, 1998, and 1999.

Penn State

#12 -- Tony Mazzullo (SH): He anchors the PSU back row with 260 digs over 110 games, averaging a team-leading 2.36 digs per game. He had 25 kills, seven digs, and five blocks against New Jersey Tech in the EIVA Championship match.

#13 -- Sergio Pampena (MB): This team leader is hitting 48.5 percent on the season, landing him in third place nationally. Pampena has tallied 444 kills (4.48 k/pg) on 715 attempts with 97 errors. He also leads the PSU roster with 132 total blocks, averaging 1.33 per game. He dished out a career-high 29 kills in Penn State's come-from-behind conference championship match.

National Statistical Leaders

BYU

Hitting Pct.: G K E TA Pct.
1. Ryan Millar, BYU 85 417 84 652 .511
4. Mac Wilson, BYU 73 186 52 285 .470

Blocking Average G BS BA TB Avg.
1. Ryan Millar, BYU 85 17 157 174 2.05
3. Mac Wilson, BYU 73 17 117 134 1.84

Kill Average G K Avg.
11. Ossie Antonetti, BYU 77 433 5.62

Dig Avg. G D Avg.
1. Rich Lambourne, BYU 68 169 2.49

Assist Average G A Avg.
5. Hector Lebron, BYU 70 1238 17.69

Team Hitting Pct. G K E TA Pct.
1. BYU 91 1913 561 3535 .382

Comparison Statistics

Ave. / Game BYU PSU

Kill Average
21.09

21.10

Kill Attempt Ave.
39.26

40.76

Hitting Pct.
.375

.368

Assist Avg.
20.04

19.62

Ace Avg.
1.11

1.35

Dig Ave.
11.19

10.40

Blocking Avg.
4.62

3.26

GO COUGS!!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: VBall Pre-game: Long Beach State - Sat. 5:30pm MDT Date: 08 May 1999 10:38:31 +0000

VBall Pre-game: BYU vs. Long Beach State

Quick Facts

Team: Long Beach State 49ers
Location: Los Angeles, CA (UCLA)
Day: Saturday, 5/08/99
Time: 5:30 p.m. MDT
TV: KBYU (live), ESPN2 (2 hours delayed)
Internet Radio: http://www.kbyu.org/ and http://bwsn.byu.edu/
Records: BYU 29-1, Long Beach State 22-3
Last Meeting: 3/19/99: Long Beach State won 3-2

Match Overview

BYU shook off stomach pains and early jitters to defeat Penn State in Thursday night's semi-final match. The Cougars dropped game one before reeling off three straight wins to seal the match against the Nittany Lions. Now Long Beach poses a huge challenge for the Cougs in the most
important match they've ever played. Traditionally, the Y has had a tough time with the 49ers, winning only four of the 16 matches in which they've met, and only three of 12 since they begain competing as an NCAA-sanctioned entity. However, the team is ready to forget the past
and create a little of their own history. The Cougars can become only the second school from outside of California and the fourth from outside Los Angeles County to win it all, joining San Diego State (1973), Penn State (1994) and Stanford (1997).

Long Beach State makes its fifth NCAA Championship appearance, having won it all in 1991. "The Beach" boasts the second-best record in the nation, and finished first in the Pacific Division of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, becoming, along the way, the only team to beat
every other MPSF school this season. LBSU dug themselves an early hole in Thursday's matchup with Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne, falling behind 2 games to 1 before winning games four and five in a three-plus hour match that went into the wee hours of Friday morning. The 49ers, who play before somewhat of a home crowd at Pauley Pavilion, will be anxious to prove that their victory over the Cougars earlier this season was not a fluke. Also at stake: Long Beach will try to become only the second school in NCAA history to win men's and women's volleyball titles in the
same year, following Stanford's dual championship two years ago.

Implications

A lot comes into play for BYU tonight. Their only loss on the season came at the hands of Long Beach, so the chance to redeem themselves and effectually erase it has to be on the minds of the Cougars. But to cut to the chase, this is the national championship. Not much else needs to
be said.

Players to Watch

BYU

#3 -- Ossie Antonetti (OH): Ossie added to his heroics against Penn State, recording 24 kills, six blocks, and 14 digs. The guy's just plain fun to watch.

#5 -- Mac Wilson (MB): Just a sophomore, "Big Mac" has hit .470 this year, which ranks him fourth nationally. He also ranks third in blocks. He notched 11 kills on match-best .588 hitting versus Penn State. He also had eight blocks, including the match winner.

#12 -- Ryan Millar (MB): The best player in the history of BYU volleyball had 20 kills and a .469 hitting percentage on Thursday while battling illness for the second straight match.

Long Beach State

#6 -- Matt Prosser (MB): Just a sophomore, this 6'7" middle blocker had a double-double on Thursday against IPFW.

#8 -- Dave McKienzie (OH): According to his coach, this sophomore from Littleton, CO seems to step things up a notch in important games. He set a Long Beach final four tourney record on Thursday night by knocking down 37 kills in the 49ers' five game win over IPFW. Even more impressive, he set the NCAA record with 58 kills in Provo earlier this year.

#9 -- Chris Seiffert (S): He's a laid-back guy with a knack for getting the ball into precisely the right spot.

National Statistical Leaders

BYU

Hitting Pct.: G K E TA Pct.
1. Ryan Millar, BYU 85 417 84 652 .511
4. Mac Wilson, BYU 73 186 52 285 .470

Blocking Average G BS BA TB Avg.
1. Ryan Millar, BYU 85 17 157 174 2.05
3. Mac Wilson, BYU 73 17 117 134 1.84

Kill Average G K Avg.
11. Ossie Antonetti, BYU 77 433 5.62

Dig Avg. G D Avg.
1. Rich Lambourne, BYU 68 169 2.49

Assist Average G A Avg.
5. Hector Lebron, BYU 70 1238 17.69

Team Hitting Pct. G K E TA Pct.
1. BYU 91 1913 561 3535 .382

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: Pro Watch (5/10/99) Date: 10 May 1999 07:31:45 -0600

Pro Watch - 5/10/99

National Basketball Association

Shawn Bradley Center, Dallas Mavericks

Final Season Stats
G MIN FG FGA FG3 F3A FT FTA REB AST STL BLK PTS AVG
49 1294 167 348 0 4 86 115 392 40 35 159 420 8.6
This week: Dallas finished the season and did not make the playoffs.
Notes: Bradley finished 2nd in the league in blocked shots. He had his best shooting year in his career making 48% of his shots from the field and 75% of his free throws.

Major League Baseball

Wally Joyner First Base, San Diego Padres

Date Opp AB RH TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG SLG% OBP%
05/01 @CHN 4 01 1 0 0 0 0   0 1 0 .229 .314 .368
05/02 @CHN 2 11 2 1 0 0 0   2 0 0 .236 .333 .385
05/03 @PHI 4 12 4 0 1 0 3   1 0 0 .250 .368 .396
05/04 @PHI 3 00 0 0 0 0 0   1 0 0 .241 .354 .390
05/05 @PHI 4 01 1 0 0 0 0   0 2 0 .241 .349 .385
05/07 ATL 3 01 1 0 0 0 0   1 0 0 .244 .349 .389
05/09 ATL 3 11 1 0 0 0 0   1 0 0 .247 .348 .393
This Week: Florida (Mon-Wed), @ Cincinnati, (Fri-Sun)

Rick Aguilera Pitcher, Minnesota Twins

DATE OPP W-L S   ERA GS CG SHO IP    H RER HR BB SO HB WP
05/02 @BAL         1.29 N N N   1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0
05/04 NYY S   5   1.20 N N N   1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0
05/06 NYY L   3-1 1.56 N N N   2.33 41 1 0 1 2 0 1
05/09 KAN          1.47 N N N   1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0
This Week: @ Tampa Bay (Tue-Wed), @ Oakland (Fri-Sun)

Brian Banks First Base, Milwaukee Brewers

Date Opp AB RH TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG SLG% OBP%
05/01 ARI 2 11 1 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .250 .250 .231
05/02 ARI 1 11 1 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .308 .308 .286
05/03 @FLA 0 00 0 0 0 0 0   1 0 0 .308 .308 .333
05/04 @FLA 0 00 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .308 .308 .333
05/05 @FLA 4 00 0 0 0 0 0   0 1 0 .235 .235 .263
05/08 @SFO 1 00 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .222 .222 .250
This Week: @ Cincinnati (Tue-Wed), Florida, (Fri-Sun)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: News Recap (5/11/99) Date: 11 May 1999 07:46:51 -0600

News Recap (5/11/99)

Selected articles included here. See all the latest news at: http://CougarFan.com

Men's Volleyball Wins NCAA Championship

As you all know, the men's volleyball team earned its first national championship on Saturday in impressive fashion, downing the Long Beach State 49ers in three straight games. The team finished the season 30-1 and became only the second non-California school in the 30 year history of the tournament to take the title.

The Cougars join an elite group of schools to have won the championship. Only eight teams share the thirty titles: UCLA leads the pack with 17, followed by Pepperdine and USC with four championships each, and BYU, Stanford, Penn State, Long Beach State, and San Diego State with one apiece.

The championship is BYU's fifth overall. The Cougars also won national titles in men's outdoor track and field in 1970, men's golf in 1981, football in 1984, and women's cross country in 1997.

Many interesting articles have been written about the championship, including:

http://www.desnews.com/dn/view/1,1249,85002019,00.html?
http://www.sltrib.com/05091999/sports/sports.htm
http://espn.go.com/other/news/1999/990508/01249586.html
http://sports.latimes.com/news/19990509/oth/19990509.byu.html

Judkins Accepts Post at the Y
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/basketball_m/news/1999/05-10.html

Jeff Judkins, a longtime assistant coach at the University of Utah, accepted a position as the director of basketball operations at BYU. He is expected to assume his new responsibilities beginning July 1.

�I am very pleased with Jeff's decision to come to BYU,� said men's basketball coach Steve Cleveland. �He joins an outstanding staff that is energetic and committed to rebuilding this program. I love Jeff's passion for the game and his ability to develop strong relationships with the players. Jeff's efforts will be a great asset to the basketball operations of both the men's and women's programs at BYU.�

ESPN2 to Rebroadcast Championship Match

The NCAA men's volleyball final four will be rebroadcast in its entirety by ESPN2 this week. On Tuesday, 5/11, at 2:00 p.m. MDT, the BYU - Penn State semi-final match will be shown by the network. The other semi-final match (Long Beach State vs. Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne) will air on Wednesday, 5/12, also at 2:00 p.m. MDT. The network will rebroadcast the BYU - LBSU championship bout on Thursday, 5/13, at 2:00 p.m. MDT.

Baseball Team Misses WAC Playoffs
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/baseball/news/1999/05-10.html

The BYU baseball team dropped one of two games to Air Force on Saturday, eliminating them from any chance of making it to the WAC playoffs. The Y is currently ninth in the 11 team field, and finishes the season this week, hosting three games against tenth place Utah.

The team will square off against the Utes at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and at noon on Saturday.

Men's Golf takes U.S. Intercollegiate
See: http://www.byucougars.com/golf_m/results/050899.html

Two-time All-American Andy Miller led the men's golf team to a win at the U.S. Intercollegiate, hosted by Stanford last Friday and Saturday. The Cougars were trailed by Oregon, Stanford, California and Pepperdine.

The Cougars, who also won the WAC Championship last week, will enter the NCAA West Regionals in Tucson, Ariz., as the No. 1 ranked team in District 7. The regional tournament will be held at Tucson National, May 19-21.

Morris Projected to Go in First Round of 2000 NFL Draft
See: http://cgibin1.erols.com/sdp1/mock2000.htm

In this prediction of next year's NFL draft, Butkus Award candidate Rob Morris is slated to go to the Indianapolis Colts as the 12th pick. Other speculators have tacked him to go as high as fifth overall, with cornerback Brian Gray going as high as 15th.

This mock draft also has former Cougar running back Ronney Jenkins going late in the first round.

Other articles featured on CougarFan.com:
See: http://cougarfan.com

On top of volleyball world, what can Y. do for an encore?
Fans greet national champs at airport

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: News Recap (5/15/99) Date: 15 May 1999 18:34:19 -0600

News Recap (5/15/99)

Selected articles included here. See all the latest news at: http://CougarFan.com

Make CougarFan.com Your Start-up Page
See: http://cougarfan.com/about/startpage.html

When you start up any internet browser, it opens a predetermined web page which has been designated as the browser's "default start-up page." Go to the above link to find out how to make CougarFan.com the first place you visit - automatically, every time.

MWC Stikes 3-Year Deal With Liberty Bowl
See: http://www.sltrib.com/1999/may/05141999/sports/105380.htm

Officials from the Mountain West Conference and the Liberty Bowl have reached an agreement that will pit the football champions of the MWC and Conference USA in the Memphis based bowl for the next three years. Bowl officials hope for the same strong television ratings that accompanied last season's BYU - Tulane matchup.

Also in the works is a deal to send the MWC runner-up to the Las Vegas Bowl. League officials are also hoping to guarantee the third place team a post-season slot, perhaps in one of the Hawai'i bowls.

Millar to Join US National Volleyball Team
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/volleyball_m/news/1999/05-14.html

Fresh off an all-tournament performance at the 1999 NCAA Men's Volleyball Championships, senior Ryan Millar has been invited to join the US National Men's Volleyball Team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

"This is something I have always wanted to do," Millar said. "I have to go out there and play well and show them what I can do. Hopefully I will end up playing in the Olympics in 2002."

With the National Team, Millar will compete in several international competitions over the summer and into next year. According to Millar, his play during these competitions will go a long way in helping head coach Doug Beal determine the three-time All-American's ability to play at the Olympic level.

Trackster Myles-Mills 'Takes It Easy' in Running a 10.04
See: http://www.sltrib.com/1999/may/05131999/sports/105136.htm

BYU sprinter Leonard Myles-Mills, recently back from a hamstring injury, ran an impressive 10.04 in the 100 meters on Wednesday at the Utah Collegiate Track & Field Championships. The most impressive part of the time is that he slowed up at the end of the race because he didn't want to reinjure his leg.

A senior from Ghana, he is last year's NCAA champion and is a favorite to repeat this year. His time on Wednesday was the second-fastest run by any collegian this year, just behind a 10.03 run last month by Auburn's Coby Miller

Baseball Team Beats Utah in 2 of 3 to End Season
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/baseball/news/1999/05-15.html
See also: http://CougarFan.com/teams/baseball/news/1999/05-14.html
See also: http://CougarFan.com/teams/baseball/news/1999/05-13.html

BYU's baseball team dropped a close 11-9 game to Utah on Thursday before hitting their way to a lopsided 16-7 victory over the Utes on Friday and squeaking out their last game 16-13.

BYU finishes the season 26-31 overall and 12-17 in the Western Athletic Conference, while Utah ended 22-30 and 8-20.

If you know of any BYU sports news, please let us know at: insider@cougarfan.com

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: Pro Watch (5/17/99) Date: 17 May 1999 07:30:47 -0600

Pro Watch - 5/17/99

Major League Baseball

Wally Joyner First Base, San Diego Padres

Date   Opp AB RH TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG SLG% OBP%
05/10 FLA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 .239 .337 .393
05/11 FLA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 .229 .323 .380
05/12 FLA 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .232 .323 .384
05/14 @CIN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232 .323 .384
05/15 @CIN 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .223 .311 .372
05/16 @CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .221 .308 .369
This Week: St. Louis (Tue-Thu), Cincinnati (Fri-Sun)

Rick Aguilera Pitcher, Minnesota Twins

DATE OPP W-L S ERA   GS CG SHO IP    H RER HR BB SO HB WP
05/11 @TAM S   6 1.40 N N N   1.00 00 0 0 0 1 0 0
05/16 @OAK        1.33 N N N   1.00 00 0 0 0 1 0 0
This Week: @ Seattle (Mon-Wed), Oakland (Fri-Sun)

Brian Banks First Base, Milwaukee Brewers

Date Opp AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG SLG% OBP%
05/01 ARI 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .250 .250 .231
05/11 @CIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .200 .200 .227
05/12 @CIN 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 0   0 0 1 .250 .250 .269
05/14 FLA 2 1 1 4 0 0 1 2   0 1 0 .269 .385 .286
05/15 FLA 5 1 3 3 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 .323 .419 .333
05/16 FLA 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0   0 2 0 .306 .389 .316
This Week: @ NY Mets (Mon-Thu), @ Montreal (Fri-Sun)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: News Recap (5/20/99) Date: 20 May 1999 07:30:58 -0600

News Recap (5/20/99)

Selected articles included here. See all the latest news at: http://CougarFan.com

Special Tribute to Men's Volleyball
See: http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/Volleyball/cfm

Go to the above site for a collection of articles about the national champion BYU men's volleyball team!

Women's Volleyball Wins 4 of 6 on Europe Tour
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/volleyball_w/news/1999/05-19.html

Highlighted by a win over the Czech National Team, the BYU women�s volleyball team recently completed a two-week trip to Europe and Israel in which they finished with a 4-2 record. The trip included visits to Israel, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

�It was a great chance for the girls to spend time together,� head coach Elaine Michaelis said. �It was a great opportunity to grow closer as a team and I think the trip will prove beneficial as we play this fall.�

Pond, Johnson named to All-WAC Baseball Team
See: http://cougarfan.com/teams/baseball/news/1999/05-17b.html

On Monday, the Western Athletic Conference released its 1999 All-WAC baseball teams and post seasons awards as selected by the league�s head coaches. BYU senior second baseman Ryan Pond was named to the first team and Cougar junior right fielder Gary Johnson was named to the second team.

Pond, from Logan via Mountain Crest High and Ricks College, led the WAC in home runs with 23, slugging percentage at .724, and was third in RBI at 1.18 per game to go with his .340 batting average. Johnson, was third in WAC on base percentage at .506 and fifth in slugging at .705.

Former Lady Cougar Gallup Earns 2nd Shot with the Starzz
See: http://www.sltrib.com/1999/may/05181999/sports/106411.htm

Kari Gallup, a former BYU women's hoop star, may find a spot in the WNBA with the Utah Starzz this season after failing to make the team last year. After making it through a tryout camp a few weeks ago, she's ready to showcase her shooting abilities for new Starzz coach Frank Layden.

During her four years as a Cougar, Gallup set school career records for three-point shots made (201), 3 point field goal percentage (44%), and free throw percentage (83%). In the event that she doesn't make the final cuts with the Starzz, Gallup will play in Europe, as she did last year.

Tracksters Set to Compete for WAC Outdoor Championships
See: http://CougarFan.com/teams/track/news/1999/05-18.html

The nationally-ranked BYU men's and women's track & field teams are competing in the WAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Ft. Collins, CO this week.

On the men's side, BYU will look to take home a second-straight outdoor WAC title in the team's final WAC competition. The Cougars have won 12 conference outdoor championships since 1980, including a string of nine straight from 1985-1993.

In women's action, the Cougars will complete with a host of 15 All-Americans and looking to capture their 17th straight conference title, including the team's ninth consecutive WAC trophy. Currently ranked second in the nation, the Cougars are heavily favored entering the meet, however they may receive some competition from 19th-ranked Fresno State or 30th-ranked Colorado State.

Golf Team Aims for Nationals
See: http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=10835

The BYU men's golf team will be in Tucson, AZ, for the rest of the week to compete in the NCAA West Regional Championship. Three straight wins have propelled the Cougars to rankings of #10 and #15 in the two major national polls.

Head coach Bruce Brockbank likes his team's chances of taking the tournament, even with the likes of 2nd ranked UNLV and #5 Arizona State participating, along with eleven other ranked teams. A total of eighteen teams are competing, with the top nine advancing to the NCAA Championship in Chaska, MN. A Championship round berth would be the Cougars' first in six years.

If you know of any BYU sports news, please let us know at: insider@cougarfan.com

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "CougarFan.com" Subject: News Recap (5/25/99) Date: 25 May 1999 10:52:23 -0600

News Recap (5/25/99)

Selected articles included here. See all the latest news at: http://CougarFan.com

Updated Football Schedule

The BYU-Utah game has been finalized for November 20th in Cougar Stadium. The game will be broadcast by either ESPN or ABC. The updated schedule follows:

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME TELEVISION

Thu., Sept. 9 Washington Provo, UT 6 pm ESPN

Thu., Sept. 16 Colorado State* Provo, UT 6 pm ESPN

Sat., Sept. 25 Virginia Provo, UT 7 pm ESPN2

Fri., Oct. 1 Utah State Logan, UT 7 pm TBA

Sat., Oct. 9 California** Provo, UT 5 pm ABC Regional

Sat. Oct. 16 New Mexico* Albuquerque, NM 6 pm TBA

Sat., Oct. 23 UNLV* Las Vegas, NV. 5 pm TBA

Sat. Oct. 30 Air Force* Provo, UT TBA TBA

Sat. Nov. 6 San Diego State* San Diego, CA 7 pm TBA

Sat. Nov. 13 Wyoming* Laramie, WY 12 noon TBA

Sat. Nov. 20 Utah* Provo, UT TBA ESPN or ABC

* Mountain West Conference Game
** Homecoming
All Times and Dates are subject to change.
Times Listed are MST/MDT.

Detmer Still Browns' Starter
See: http://www.daily-herald.com/dh/dhtoday.nsf/Sports/41198DA289499F028725677B0027CFD4

Coach Chris Palmer names the Ty Detmer - Tim Couch competition as one of the best battles of the Cleveland Browns' training camp, but makes it very clear that the former Cougar has a foot up on the recent #1 draft pick. "There's no question," Palmer said. "(Ty) Detmer will go into camp (the starter). Ty has done a better job than Tim (Couch)."

Basketball Changes Europe Trip, Prepares for Next Season
See: http://www.daily-herald.com/dh/dhtoday.nsf/Sports/B7693287A1B4D97D872567790027E7A7

The men's basketball team won't be playing the assortment of young junior ball clubs in Spain and England that had been slated for late June. Instead, because the Spaniards wouldn't reschedule Sunday games, the Cougars will trip to Europe in August and match up against professional squads during their tour.

Also included in the article is an update on several BYU players and recruits.

Men, Women Sweep WAC Track
See: http://www.sltrib.com/1999/may/05231999/sports/107700.htm

Both the men's and women's squads from BYU cruised to easy victories at the WAC Track Championships on Saturday. The men outdistanced the rest of the competition handily, while the women's team dominated the day, scoring nearly three times as many points as 2nd place UNLV.

Men Easily Qualify for NCAA Golf Championships
See: http://www.sltrib.com/1999/may/05231999/sports/107707.htm

By taking third place in the NCAA West Regionals, the BYU men's golf team earned their first trip to the National Championships since 1993. The Cougars were led individually by Billy Harvey, Jose Garrido, and Andy Miller.

The Cougars will travel to Minnesota for the Championship, which will be held June 2-5. "I can't wait to take these guys to nationals and see if we can make some noise," said Coach Bruce Brockbank.

	Wally Joyner	First Base, San Diego Padres
`Date Opp AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG SLG% OBP%` `04/15 @COL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .250 .375 .385` `04/16 LOS 4 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 .250 .389 .372` `04/17 LOS 4 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 .300 .425 .404` `04/18 LOS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 .286 .405 .412` `04/19 PIT 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .261 .370 .382` `04/20 PIT 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .260 .360 .383` `04/21 PIT 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 .259 .352 .375` `04/23 ARI 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .241 .328 .362` `04/25 ARI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .237 .322 .357` `04/27 @NYM 2 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 .246 .344 .373` `04/28 @NYM 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 .242 .339 .392` `04/29 @NYM 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .227 .318 .373` This Week: @ Philadelphia (Mon-Wed), Atlanta, (Fri-Sun)
	Rick Aguilera	Pitcher, Minnesota Twins
`DATE OPP W-L ERA GS CG SHO IP H RER HR BB SO HB WP BK` `04/19 @KAN S 3 1.13 N N N 1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0` `04/20 @KAN W 3-0 0.82 N N N 3.00 00 0 0 1 3 0 0 0` `04/24 TEX 0.75 N N N 1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0` `04/27 BOS S 4 1.38 N N N 1.00 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0` This Week: NY Yankees (Tues-Thu), Kansas City (Fri-Mon)
	Brian Banks	First Base, Milwaukee Brewers
`Date Opp AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG SLG% OBP%` `04/16 CHN 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .250` `04/17 CHN 1 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200` `04/18 CHN 1 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333` `04/19 STL 0 0 00 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .333 .333 .286` `04/20 STL 1 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .250` `04/23 @PIT 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .250` `04/24 @PIT 1 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .222` `04/27 LOS 1 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .222 .222 .200` `04/28 LOS 1 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .182` This Week: @ Florida (Mon-Wed), @ San Francisco, (Fri-Sun)

Team	Penn State Nittany Lions
Location	Los Angeles, CA (UCLA)
Day	Thursday, 5/6/99
Time	7:30 p.m. MST
TV	KBYU (live), ESPN2 (2 hours delayed)
Internet Radio	http://www.kbyu.org/ and http://bwsn.byu.edu/
Records	BYU 28-1, Penn St. 22-12
Last Meetings	4/08/94: Penn State won

Ave. / Game	BYU	PSU
Kill Average	21.09	21.10
Kill Attempt Ave.	39.26	40.76
Hitting Pct.	.375	.368
Assist Avg.	20.04	19.62
Ace Avg.	1.11	1.35
Dig Ave.	11.19	10.40
Blocking Avg.	4.62	3.26

	Wally Joyner	First Base, San Diego Padres
`Date Opp AB RH TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG SLG% OBP%` `05/01 @CHN 4 01 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .229 .314 .368` `05/02 @CHN 2 11 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 .236 .333 .385` `05/03 @PHI 4 12 4 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 .250 .368 .396` `05/04 @PHI 3 00 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .241 .354 .390` `05/05 @PHI 4 01 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .241 .349 .385` `05/07 ATL 3 01 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .244 .349 .389` `05/09 ATL 3 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .247 .348 .393` This Week: Florida (Mon-Wed), @ Cincinnati, (Fri-Sun)
	Rick Aguilera	Pitcher, Minnesota Twins
`DATE OPP W-L S ERA GS CG SHO IP H RER HR BB SO HB WP` `05/02 @BAL 1.29 N N N 1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0` `05/04 NYY S 5 1.20 N N N 1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0` `05/06 NYY L 3-1 1.56 N N N 2.33 41 1 0 1 2 0 1` `05/09 KAN 1.47 N N N 1.00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0` This Week: @ Tampa Bay (Tue-Wed), @ Oakland (Fri-Sun)
	Brian Banks	First Base, Milwaukee Brewers
`Date Opp AB RH TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG SLG% OBP%` `05/01 ARI 2 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .231` `05/02 ARI 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .308 .308 .286` `05/03 @FLA 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .308 .308 .333` `05/04 @FLA 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .308 .308 .333` `05/05 @FLA 4 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .235 .235 .263` `05/08 @SFO 1 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222 .222 .250` This Week: @ Cincinnati (Tue-Wed), Florida, (Fri-Sun)

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME	TELEVISION
Thu., Sept. 9	Washington	Provo, UT	6 pm	ESPN
Thu., Sept. 16	Colorado State*	Provo, UT	6 pm	ESPN
Sat., Sept. 25	Virginia	Provo, UT	7 pm	ESPN2
Fri., Oct. 1	Utah State	Logan, UT	7 pm	TBA
Sat., Oct. 9	California**	Provo, UT	5 pm	ABC Regional
Sat. Oct. 16	New Mexico*	Albuquerque, NM	6 pm	TBA
Sat., Oct. 23	UNLV*	Las Vegas, NV.	5 pm	TBA
Sat. Oct. 30	Air Force*	Provo, UT	TBA	TBA
Sat. Nov. 6	San Diego State*	San Diego, CA	7 pm	TBA
Sat. Nov. 13	Wyoming*	Laramie, WY	12 noon	TBA
Sat. Nov. 20	Utah*	Provo, UT	TBA	ESPN or ABC