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You Can Say that Again

"We expect to leave more than a few rivals sprayed with the soggy mud kicked up in our wake."

-John Rogers
College Sophomore

College senior Johnson caught 6 passes for 116 yards in Oberlin's otherwise disastrous 70-12 loss at Case Western Reserve University last Saturday (see article page 24). This follows another strong effort the previous week in Oberlin's heartbreaking 19-14 loss at Earlham, where Johnson caught 8 passes for 111 yards. Up until the last two games, this season had been a disappointing one for Johnson, who last year set Oberlin single-season records for receptions and yards received.
Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson
(photo courtesy of S.I.D)


Marquee Event

In their final home game of the year, Oberlin looks for its first victory versus lowly Kenyon. Come out to Dill Field and cheer on the Yeomen who fought hard this season.

Football: Oberlin vs. Kenyon, Saturday, 1:00 p.m.


IN THE LOCKERROOM WITH...Ingrid Rhinehart

How would you describe your responsibilities within the Oberlin football program?
Basically, I try to do a little bit of anything and everything. That entails sealing envelopes, preparing videos, showing recruits around and all the paperwork associated with recruiting.

Roughly what percentage of top prospects actually decide to attend Oberlin, as opposed to, say, Wittenberg and Allegheny?
It's hard to say. Recruiting classes have gotten bigger every year, so our program is steadily improving. Every year is different, though. One way that we distinguish ourselves from other schools like Wittenberg is that we do not attract recruits by dragging other schools through the mud. We do not believe in "negative recruiting."

What are your thoughts on the future of OC football?
There's so much going on right now. A few years ago, the program was in disarray, and no one took it very seriously. Under coach Pete Peterson, the team has improved dramatically and the recruiting program has become more efficient. With him on board, the future is bright. If he were to leave, it would be hard to think about the future of OC football.

And the present?
This year we've had a lot of disappointments - injuries, key prospects deciding to become science scholars, you name it. But the team we have this year is better than its record would indicate. And we should have won that Earlham game.

Who would win a fistfight between Pete Peterson and Marv Levy?
You can't ask me that! He's my boss! Please understand, I love Marv Levy to death...but I would have to say Pete.

Do you like scary movies?
Sometimes.

What's your favorite scary movie?
I don't have one. I don't like them that much.

How do you feel about Parents' Weekend?
I hate Parents' Weekend. It adds stress to our already stressful lives. I believe that the College just wants to torture us by giving us one more thing to worry about.

Are your parents coming to visit?
Yes. My mom will be arriving tomorrow. I can't wait.


This Week's Events

Football
Saturday vs. Kenyon 1 p.m.

Men's Soccer
Saturday vs. Denison 2 p.m.

Women's Rugby
Saturday vs. John Carroll
and Ohio Wesleyan 11 a.m.

Ice Hockey
Saturday vs. Wooster 9:40 p.m.

   


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Volume 127, Number 8, November 6, 1998

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