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SportsWeek Photo by Anthony Hill Carver junior quarterback Herb Miller hands ball off to senior tail back Crick Baton earlier this week. Different year, same expectations 3A State champs have minds set on winning it all again The following story is the first of a series on the high school football teams in Forsyth County. Fans will get an early look at what s going on with their favorite prep team this summer. BY ANTHONY HILL THE CHRONICLE If one mentions the word football in North Carolina, the name Carver Yellow Jackets should instantly rush to mind. They've been one of the more successful teams over the last five years. This year may be a little different. They're faced with the challenge of repeat ing as 3A State champions. And. one of the toughest things to do in sports is to repeat. Don't tell head coach Keith Wilkes and the rest of the YellowJackets that, though. They seem to be poised for another run at the title. As a matter of fact, the YellowJackets seem to be walking around with a certain swagger of confidence. "We're supposed to," said Wilkes. "We have a winning tradition over here. The expectations are always high. I want to try to continue to stay at the top. Our goal is to win a championship every season. We can't be satisfied with what we did last year. It's time to roll on to something new, baby." And, that's exactly what the YellowJack ets appear to be doing: rolling on. The team lost over 13 starters from last years' team, but talent never seems to be scarce at Carver. "We keep us some good players over here," Wilkes said. "Like 1 said, this is like a machine over here. We send some good guys out and see good ones come in." But. how do you replace an All-Ameri can lineman, a lightening-quick quarterback and a strong stable of running backs? "I always keep a good nucleus of sopho mores and juniors on my varsity. I believe when you give the kids hope, they'll step right in and make it look like you haven't lost a beat. We lost a lot of players, but we had a lot of players that backed them up, who know the system." See Carver on B4 Five Rams make the pre-season CIAA team Sams predicted to finish second in Western Division CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT The votes are in, and the Winston Salem State University Rams have once again led the conference placing five Ram Football players on the CIAA Pre season All-Conference team. The Rams are tied with the Fayetteville State Broncos, the 2002 CIAA Football Champions as they place five team members on the very-exclusive All Conference team for 2003. The Rams, who finished 4-3 in the CIAA last season, and 4-6 overall, have also Deen picked to finish the 2003 sea son in sec ond place in the West ern Divi s i o n , behind last season's champion Fayetteville State. " We we?e very young in Blount zvhjz. as we brought in new players and new staff members (Defensive Coordinator Gre g&ry Richardson), but I feel that we have matured," said head coach Kermit Blount. Outside linebacker Marcus McNair will prove to be a key part of this sea son's Ram team that looks to return to the top of the C1AA. He will key an semi-experienced offensive line that saw the departure of the newest member of the Ram coachine staff, Aaron Feder spiel. McNair will have to help coach a young Ram offensive front if WSSU hopes to return to the dominance of the past. Speedy receiver Brandon Free will return to the lineup as he broke out last season and proved to be one of the Rams' most potent offensive weapons. Catching eight touchdown passes last season, he broke for catches of more than 35 yards on four occasions and he once again looks to be a constant threat ofl the flanks for the Rams. Ashton Oakley returns to the team after a sub-par 2002 campaign. An All CIAA team member in 2001, Oakley had difficulty last season, but looks to return to his dominating form. He is joined by his brother, sophomore punter, Chad as the only brothers on the CIAA Preseason All-Conference team. Defensive lineman Rodney Norman will pair up with the young Ram stand out Anthony Robinson, a 2002 CIAA All-Rookie selection and look to lead a Sec CIAA on B3 Photo by Bruce Chapman Carolina Panther quarterback Rodney Peete rolls out during a passing drill at Panther training camp. Friendly Rivals Panther quarterbacks say there is room for all of them BY BRETT BORDEN SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Carolina Panthers have a problem, albeit a healthy one. The team entered training camp in Spartanburg with four quarterbacks who felt they had a legitimate shot to be the starter. Each brought a unique resume to the competition. ? Rodney Peete is the savvy veter an. He has won 45 games as a starting quarterback in the NFL. including seven for the Panthers last season. Jakfe Delhomme is the X-factor, signed from a. division rival because the coaches like his leadership skills and his intangibles, ? Chris Weinke i^ the former Heis man 'Jrophy winner who stuggled through the 1-15 season of 2001 as the starter and lost his job the following August to Peete. Randy Fasani is the longshot fifth-round draft choice of a year ago who thrilled Panthers fans with his productivity in the second halves of preseason games. While the situation at hand would seem to foster a cutthroat atmosphere, the participants swear that is not the case. In fact, they say that it is compe tition in name only. "It's friendly," said Peete. "There isn't any animosity between us. Each one of us is out there trying to get bet ter. If I see something that is going to help somebody out. be it Jake. Chris or Randy, I'm going to say something about it and try to help them. And it goes the same with those guys helping me as well. It's not one of those bad situations." Of the four, only Delhomme was somewhere else a year ago. The for See Panthers on B2 FOR SUBSCRIPTiONSiCAUM336) 722*8624 to MASTERCARD, wMMMnfimHHcangrMKMPrawHi? Chill out in heat of summer Could cycling be the next sport for blacks to dominate FROM THE HUDDLE Anthon Hill Man, it sure has been hot outside lately. Well, when it has n't rained anyway. I always get concerned about heat related ill nesses when the weather gets like this. There are many ways to take care and have fun out side, while preventing heat stroke on a relatively good day. This advice is also good for the fall sport athletes who are train ing during these dog days of summer. First off, know your body's limits. Do not put yourself in a situation for heat stroke unnec essarily. It takes some time to condition your body to operate in hot weather for an extended time. One of the first things a per son can do outdoors during hot weather is avoid the hottest part of the day. Midday hours from around 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is when the suh is the brightest and most intense. Try to avoid being out doors during this time and limit activity. If you are outside di "".g the heat of the day. make sure to drink plenty of cool liquids like water or sports drinks. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated lever ages, as these can deplete pre cious body fluids. Most train, is will agree you shouldn't vv ? until you feel thirsty befoie reaching for a drink of water. Drink water and other cool liq uids about an hour or more before heading out into the heat, and continue to take in fluids regularly during your time out doors. Wear a hat. Keep your head cool by wearing a cap with a bill or a wide brimmed hat. This will help keep the sun off of your head, face and neck. When the body is unable to regulate its temperature, heat stroke can occur. A person does not have to be exercising or exerting them selves for heat stroke to happen. A lot of people don't know that. Some warning signs of heat stroke are, extremely high body temperature, red, hot and dry skin (no sweating), headache, dizziness and nausea. If you see any of these signs, have some one call for medical assistance while you get the person to a shade or cool area. Also, try to cool the person as quickly as possible1 by immersing in cool water or spraying cool water on the person's body. High temperatures and humidity combined can make it feel hotter to the body than what the air temperature may indi cate. This is called the heat index. A high heat index causes mote heat stress on the body. Extra care should be taken when outdoors to prevent heaj exhaus tion and/or heat stroke. If you are outdoors on a hot day take frequent breaks in a shaded area if possible and drink plenty of fluids. Do not over exert yourself, slow down and take it easy. Whether you are training or working outside, hot. humid days can take their toll on the body. Don't venture out alone take someone with you and something cool to drink. Cycling might be the new sport for us A wonderful thought rushed to my head as I watched Lance Armstrong celebrate his fifth Sec Hill on B3
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