NO MORE FRUSTRATION THIS YEAR IS HIS YEAR TO SHINE WIGGAN LEADING THE INDIANS AFTER MOVE TO THE PACIFIC LEAGUE.Byline: IVAN OROZCO Staff Writer BURBANK - Joe Wiggan's frustration is over. No longer does the Burroughs High of Burbank running back have to roam the sideline sideline See on the sidelines. and watch another individual make plays. No longer is Wiggan under the radar This article is about the magazine. For other uses, see Under the Radar (disambiguation). Under the Radar is an American magazine that bills itself as "The solution to music pollution." It features interviews with accompanying photo-shoots. and the backup to Thomas (language) Thomas - A language compatible with the language Dylan(TM). Thomas is NOT Dylan(TM). The first public release of a translator to Scheme by Matt Birkholz, Jim Miller, and Ron Weiss, written at Digital Equipment Corporation's Cambridge Research Laboratory runs Kyle <noinclude></noinclude> ''This article or section is being rewritten at One derivation of the surname is from the Scottish Highland word caol, 'channel', or 'strait'. There are other possible derivations (see below). , the school's all-time leading rusher. That's because the 5-foot-10, 175-pound running back is making a name for himself. His 636 yards and 11 touchdowns are a big part of the Indians' 4-1 start and 2-0 Pacific League record, Burroughs' best league mark in more than a decade. Wiggan and his teammates will try to remain unbeaten in league at 7 p.m. today as they play at Crescenta Valley The Crescenta Valley is a small inland valley in Los Angeles County, California. Its name derives from its crescent-like shape, with the convex portion facing roughly northeast and the concave portion southwest. of LaCrescenta (1-4, 1-1). The Indians, ranked No. 1 in the Central Division, used to play in the always tough Foothill League -- where Kyle raked rake 1 n. 1. A long-handled implement with a row of projecting teeth at its head, used especially to gather leaves or to loosen or smooth earth. 2. A device that resembles such an implement. v. in 3,309 yards in three seasons to set the school's all-time rushing record -- before changing leagues this off-season. Wiggan hoped to show off his skills in the Foothill League, but he knew his role as a junior was to back up Kyle. But that didn't keep Wiggan from finding ways to get on the field and relieve his frustrations. ``I looked at him (Kyle) like a big threat with me coming up,'' Wiggan said. ``I asked myself, `How am I going to get any playing time with him sitting there in front of me?''' Wiggan thought letting coach Keith Knoop know he couldn't remain on the bench was the answer. So, Knoop gave the dissatisfied dis·sat·is·fied adj. Feeling or exhibiting a lack of contentment or satisfaction. dis·sat  is·fied junior a chance to play defensive
end in the third game of the season. There, he released his frustrations
and earned the starting job, bringing in a team-high 13 sacks in seven
games last year.
But Wiggan's heart was still set on becoming a standout running back and competing with Kyle and other backs such as Canyon of Canyon Country's J.J. DiLuigi, Valencia's Shane Vereen and Hart's Delano Howell. ``I really wish I did have the chance to play in the Foothill League in my last year at Burroughs and really show the other backs,'' Wiggan said. ``Because none of them knew me last year, I wanted to open peoples' eyes in the Foothill League and send a threat out that I can be a great back. I'd be right there with the other backs.'' Instead, the Indians' leading rusher this season is taking on defenses considered to be softer than those in the Foothill League, but that doesn't stop Wiggan from displaying his powerful, yet quick running style. ``(Wiggan) doesn't like to be second,'' Knoop said. ``He's a determined competitor. He doesn't really say a lot and doesn't care what others say about him. ``People haven't heard about him. I think kids need to advertise themselves on the field and not have people talk about them. That's what Joe (Wiggan) has done this year. He's been a silent killer silent killer Silent lesion Medtalk Popular for a condition that may progress to very advanced stages before manifesting itself clinically .'' The 17-year-old Wiggan made noise and opened eyes after rushing for 237 yards on 34 carries in a 35-31 win Sept. 15 against Harvard-Westlake of Studio City, falling 62 yards shy of the school's single-game rushing record. That performance impressed im·press 1 tr.v. im·pressed, im·press·ing, im·press·es 1. To affect strongly, often favorably: Wiggan's older brother Chas, 27, also the Indians' defensive backs coach Defensive Backs Coach is a coach in charge of the safeties and cornerbacks in American Football. This position is very common in the NFL and college football programs. Some common titles are: Safeties Coach, Cornerbacks Coach, Secondary Coach, Secondary/Safeties Coach, . ``He showed he has endurance Endurance See also Longevity. Atalanta feminine name denotes power of endurance. [Gk. Myth.: Jobes, 148] Boston marathon famous 26-mile race held annually for long-distance runners. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc. ,'' Chas Wiggan said. ``He got a tough mentality men·tal·i·ty n. The sum of a person's intellectual capabilities or endowment. from playing street basketball against men when he was 13. ``I told everyone he would be a better athlete than me. I think he's starting to prove me right.'' As a defensive back, Chas Wiggan earned all-Foothill League honors in 1997. The younger Wiggan credits his toughness and discipline in part to his older brother. ``My brother was beating me up since I was a little kid,'' Wiggan said. ``That's why I had built up some strength, just fighting him all the time. I can't mess around during practice without a potential ball flying at my head.'' Wiggan is also quick to credit his offensive line. Armando Lopez, Justin McKnight, Garret Rowland, Bryan Arceo and Tony Galvez are the same line that Kyle ran behind last year. ``Our offense is a well-oiled machine,'' Wiggan said. ``Without a doubt, with them I can get where I want to be. This year is my year to shine, man. No more frustration.'' ivan.orozco@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: Burroughs High of Burbank running back Joe Wiggan's 636 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns have helped the Indians start 4-1. John Lazar/Staff Photographer Box: Burroughs vs. Crescenta Valley |
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