· -- A, season of ups and downs (continued from page 129) a lot of real close games. We made a lo t of mistakes because we had some new players and were not used to playing with each other ," Junior Keith Terrell commented, 'This year we played a lot of veteran teams, and at the first of the season we had to adjust to a new offense. " Treadway, Gardner and Terrell all agreed , however, that next year will be better. "All of our starters are returning, " said Treadway. "We're going to work hard in the off-season and be a contender next year. " Echoed Gardner, "We will capitalize next year on the things we learned from our mistakes this year." The Bisons fared better at home this year than on the road, winning 7 of 14 home games. Other members of the team included juniors Tim Flatt and Bruce Baldwin; sophomores David Presley, Alan Pearson and Jim Sailings; and freshmen Hubie Smith, Eric Winston and Mike Nolte. Butch Gardner, former NAIA A11American, served as assistant coach and Paul Morris and Dean Stanley were the team managers. i1m) -" Spark-plugging the team 130 Basketball "I feel like a spark plug," said Paul Morris about his job as a basketball trainer for the Harding Bisons. 'Tm part of what gets them going. I like to get them up for games and encourage them during time-outs, half-time and during the week." Spark-plugging the team is just one of many facets of a basketball trainer's experience. The job is a full-thrust endeavor. Trainer Dean Stanley explained the hard work aspect: 'We have to open the gym, get it ready for practice, get the practice uniforms out, tape ankles for players who need it, help coaches through different drills and lock up the gym after practice. I work up all the statistics for the school's records." Both trainers have seen the benefits of their work. "I've learned a lot about just playing basketball and about coaching it and just getting up dose with everything the team does," Paul said. "[ feel I'm just as much a part of the team as any player." "We get the satisfaction and experience we need for our future coaching careers," Dean remarked. "From our experiences we'll be able to help treat injuries and be able to relate to the players themselves. We've got an inside view of both the coach and the players as they see things, and we are sort of a mediator between the two," - Beth Parker fF;,) KEEPING a close eye on the action on the court, Dean Stanley and Paul Morris record statistics for the 8isons. «r -
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