SPORTS

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You Can Say that Again

"I've got a brother on the team but we all play like brothers."

-Rob Moffatt
First-year defensive linemen, Referring to the Oberlin camaraderie.

Kanuch tallied a goal in OC's 2-0 victory over Thiel College last Saturday, before exploding for three against Alma on Sunday. Her hat trick helped Oberlin to a 4-0 victory. Kanuch leads the Yeowomen in goals.

Becky Kanuch

Becky Kanuch
(photo courtesy of S.I.D)


Marquee Event

The Crimson Thunder seek to gain their first victory of season vs. Earlham College Tomarrow afternoon at 1:30 p.m. on Dill Field.

Football
Oberlin vs. Earlham
Saturday, 10 a.m.


IN THE LOCKERROOM WITH...Virginia Covalt

Virginia is the women's equipment room manager. The week, the Review takes time to re-introduce her to the Oberlin community. We visited her in Phillips gym. Unfortunately for the staff and readers, Ms. Covalt declined to have her picture taken.

How long have you worked in the equipment room?
Twenty years next August. I like it a lot.

Has anything strange ever occurred while you were working in the equipment room?
Well, once the uniforms came back pink; that was pretty weird. Also, there is no place to put the lacrosse sticks.

What's the craziest thing that's ever happened in the equipment room?
I once packed a volleyball bag and forgot to put the game socks in.

Quick, who's your favorite player on the Indians?
Jim Thome. Seems like he belongs here, even if he's not from around here.

Tell me some history about the equipment rooms.
Well, I used to have just volleyball; everyone else went to Hales. The women's equipment room used to be across from the locker rooms.

What is your favorite Oberlin sports team?
I like all of them. I like all of the kids. I never had too much trouble with any of them.

Has there ever been a piece of equipment whose practical use eluded you?
When I first came here, there was a machine that I had no idea what it is used for. That's when I found out it's a Juggs machine for the field hockey team.

Are there any competitions between the two equipment rooms, like a winner-take-all grudge match at the end of the semester?
No, we get along pretty good.

Do you have a favorite moment in Oberlin sports history?
When the women's basketball team beat Wittenberg. That's when the coach [Ann Gilbert] was playing.

Finally, if you were stuck on a desert island and could take only one person with you, who would it would it be? The strong slugger Jim Thome or the comedic and good-spirited Drew Carey?
(Without pause) Jim Thome, definitely.


This Week's Events

Football
Saturday vs. Earlham College 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25 vs. Pomona - Pitzer 12:30 p.m.

Cross Country
Saturday, Sept. 25 at Wooster 11 a.m.

Women's Soccer
Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Hiram 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 23 vs. Muskingum 4:30 p.m.

Men's Soccer
Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Capital 4:30 p.m.

Field Hockey
Sunday, Sept. 26 at Kenyon 12 p.m.

Volleyball
Friday and Saturday at Muskingum
Tournament - times TBA


What are they talking about?

This week...

'Hat Trick'

Sport: Hockey, soccer

What it means: When a player scores three goals in a single game, they are said to have scored a hat trick. Many fans respond to this feat by tossing their caps or hats onto the ice or the playing field.

   


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Volume 128, Number 3, September 17, 1999

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