SQUIRES WARNS AGAINST `HO-HUM' ATTITUDE TODAY; AGAINST MENLO, CLU WILL WORK ON ATTACK.Byline: Heather Gripp Staff Writer Running back George Keiaho is expected to get a chance to rest his pulled hamstring, but don't expect the Cal Lutheran football team to change much else about its approach today. The nonconference contest at Menlo does nothing for the Kingsmen's conference-title or postseason hopes but is a valuable chance for CLU (language) CLU - (CLUster) An object-oriented programming language developed at MIT by Liskov et al in 1974-1975. CLU is an object-oriented language of the Pascal family designed to support data abstraction, similar to Alphard. to sharpen its attack before next week's game that does mean something. ``We only get nine games, so every game is important,'' CLU coach Scott Squires said. ``It just so happens this one comes in week eight. I tell the kids they have to be up every game, no matter what it means. It's not a ho-hum kind of deal.'' The last of three consecutive road games is an opportunity for the Kingsmen (3-4) to regroup re·group v. re·grouped, re·group·ing, re·groups v.tr. To arrange in a new grouping. v.intr. 1. To come back together in a tactical formation, as after a dispersal in a retreat. following last week's 35-32 double-overtime loss at La Verne La Verne (lə vûrn), city (1990 pop. 30,897), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1906. La Verne, which began as a citrus-processing center, now has varied manufacturing, including electronic components, apparel, hand before hosting Redlands in next week's season finale, which could give CLU a piece of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) is a college athletic conference that operates in the NCAA's Division III. It consists of eleven small private schools which are located in Southern California and organized into eight athletic programs. title. Getting the offense started earlier is key since failing to produce first-half touchdowns the past two weeks meant counting on big second halves. Cutting down on penalties is something the Kingsmen have stressed all season - they've been penalized pe·nal·ize tr.v. pe·nal·ized, pe·nal·iz·ing, pe·nal·iz·es 1. To subject to a penalty, especially for infringement of a law or official regulation. See Synonyms at punish. 2. for an average of 81.7 yards a game - and are more aware of them than ever after last week's costly penalty for celebrating in the final seconds of regulation. Quarterback Chris Czernek, who has been intercepted nine times, did not have an interception last week and is getting better at running the option. However, he is often left just throwing to open space as defenses quickly approach, and he has yet to prove he can consistently throw for much distance. The Oaks (4-3) have a defense similar to the one CLU faced last week at La Verne. The eight-man front should provide consistent pressure and make running difficult, but the Kingsmen proved more successful than most against La Verne's nationally ranked defense, rushing for 132 net yards, more than triple what the Leopards normally allow. Keiaho's injury means fellow running back Dorian Stitt will be counted on even more than usual. Stitt, who averages 81.1 yards rushing a game and is tied with Keiaho for the team lead in touchdowns at five, limped off the field himself during the first overtime period Noun 1. overtime period - a period of overtime play to resolve a tie; e.g. basketball extra time, overtime - playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie last week. Stitt later returned and the CLU staff said he is fine. But even when Stitt is not at full strength, he is difficult to stop as he proved earlier in the season when he ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns in CLU's 31-21 win against Claremont. Other previously injured Kingsmen such as center Tony Weak and back-up quarterback Nick Odenath spent the week ``practicing well,'' according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Squires, and are available. The Kingsmen defense doesn't get much of a break after facing a La Verne offense that produced 456 net yards. Menlo's ``West Coast Offense'' is averaging close to 400 offensive yards a game for the third consecutive year and racked up 521 yards in its 42-27 win at Occidental oc·ci·den·tal or Oc·ci·den·tal adj. Of or relating to the countries of the Occident or their peoples or cultures; western. n. A native or inhabitant of an Occidental country; a westerner. Noun 1. last week. Juniors Zamir Amin and Steve Christie Geoffrey Stephen Christie (born November 13, 1967 in Hamilton, Ontario)[1] was an American football placekicker in the NFL, who as a member of the Buffalo Bills became known for his ability to kick clutch field goals, even in poor weather. share quarterback duties, with Nate Jackson Nate Jackson (born June 4, 1979 in San Jose, California) is a football player. A wide receiver turned tight end for the Denver Broncos, he originally entered the National Football League with the San Francisco 49ers in 2002, but was waived before playing a single game. being their primary receiver. Senior Terence Flowers leads the Oaks' ground game. CAL LUTHERAN vs. MENLO Kickoff: 1 p.m., at Connor Stadium Records: CLU 3-4; Menlo 4-3. Outlook: CLU tunes up for its big season finale against Redlands with a nonconference contest against a program on the rise. The game won't affect standings, but the desire to finish the season above .500 keeps the Kingsmen's intensity high. Even though he missed the PAT that would have clinched a victory last week, CLU junior place-kicker Ryan Geisler moved up to first in the Division III
Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. national rankings in field goals made per game (1.57 avg.) with 11 in 13 attempts. Senior punter Mark Kevern moved up from 15th to fourth in the nation with a 40.93 average. On Menlo's side, a strong defense and high-scoring offense led by the junior quarterback duo of Zamir Amin and Steve Christie make the Oaks competitive a season after going 2-8. CLU leads the series against the independent team 4-1, including a 24-21 victory in the 1998 season opener. CAPTION(S): Box Box: (shorter version ran in Conejo edition) Cal Lutheran vs. Menlo (see text) |
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