© the otherpress ¢ Sports March 10, 2004 Off-the-Court: Wilson in the Hotspot OP: Player of the year? Since sweeping onto the Other Press scene in February, the icon known as Wilson has made a profound impression on the collec- tive. He has put his proverbial hat into just about everything in the newspaper business, Flash Gordon Sports Editor From culture to opinions. He even has his own section in the paper, appropriately called, “Wilson.” So I wondered why the mighty Wilson hadn't offered insight into the world of Douglas College athletics. I caught up to the living enigma for coffee this past week to quiz him on the ins-and-outs of col- lege sports. OP: How has the Other Press been treating you since you started working for us? Wilson: Well, I get around. OP: What do you mean? Wilson: I go places. OP: Like St.John’s Newfoundland for the CUP National Conference? Wilson: I'll go with yes on that one. OP: I see... Douglas is a hot spot for qual- ity sports action in the Lower Mainland, have you had a chance to see some of the teams in action? Wilson: Quite often actually. I'm amazed I find time between on the jet-setting and gallivanting I do. Amanda Aikman keeps asking me to go to concerts with her and Trevor Hargreaves is always going for beer with his father. OP: What has been the highlight of the year for you? Wilson: Women’s volleyball. OP: Why is that? The women finished fifth in league play and didn’t make it that far in the provincial tournament. Wilson: I’m just saying it’s a fun sport to watch; you know what I mean. OP: Yes I do. Next question. Were there any surprise finishes? Wilson: The men’s soccer coming in third place in the nation. They could have easily been national champions but instead those jerks ftom North Vancouver won it. Did I tell you how much I hate Capilano? Capilano anything is like a disease. OP: What happened to the soccer team if they were so primed to win everything? Wilson: I’m not sure. Maybe got too ahead of themselves. Maybe it was the booze, the drugs and the women. No wait... that’s why I can’t remember last weekend. OP: Have you spent much time in the Lion’s Den this winter? Wilson: What's that again? OP: The New Westminster gym. Don't you remember, you were there when I named it? Wilson: Was I with the blonde or the brunette that night? OP: The redhead. What do you think of the basketball teams so far? Wilson: Where should I start? Ed Lunn did better than last year so I was mildly enter- tained to see that. There were some days I couldn't tell what level of basketball I was watching. It’s hard to imagine these girls are supposed to be playing at the relatively same level as the university up the mountain. Out of all the hyper last summer, that girl Anna Rowinska was by far the best player they had; just out of consistency. OP: And McGilligan’s boys? Wilson: Total lack of discipline. A couple egos that were there even before they got on the court. One week they are beating the pants off of UCC, the other they're losing to crap teams like OUC. They were lucky to make it into the playoffs in sixth place. And that’s a bold statement considering they could be more talented than the next four teams in the league. We won't even go into UCFV. They have our number no matter who is playing. Do you see good things for next year? Wilson: I can’t see much further than a few minutes from now. eee. Page 22 e http://www.otherpress.ca Wilson: That Brad Davis guy. The guy whips birdies like nobody's business. BCCAA champ then a silver medal at nationals. So far he’s the best. And he coached! The guy will be flocked by badminton groupies all over the world. OP: There are badminton groupies? You're just making that up. Wilson: You're right, I am, but anyone likes a little attention now and then. Know what I mean? No. What’s your view on the baseball's inaugural year in the NWAACC down south? Wilson: It’s pretty cool. They'll get to play some top notch teams no doubt and have a blast traveling somewhere other than around BC. Why should the golfers get all the fun? Besides the baseballers are friggin’ hilarious. Douglas ought to hire them as hooligans to heckle the referees and all home games. OP: There’s not much point since Douglas fans don't seem to go to support their teams, don't you think? Wilson: You are right. But hey, you and I go. And I have thirty imaginary friends, so we're set. OP: What do you think the college will have to do to get people into the Lion’s Den and out to the parks? Wilson: Ultimately, put the best possible teams on the field. Also get more involved with the student body. Putting posters on the wall just doesn’t cut it. Give some incentive. Create some school spirit. OP: Well, Wilson, where to now? Wilson: Maybe France or South America, but more likely to Mugs and Jugs for a beer. Want to go? OP: Sure. Sway Flash’s Weekly Five Fitness Tips ¢ Lift with your knees not your back. ¢ Wear a helmet (really anytime, anyplace). ¢ Train with a partner. Start gradually, don’t expect major gains immediately. * Don’t exercise when youre sick, you'll just wear your body down further. Bollocks Flash Gordon Who put the bop in the bop-she-bop-bop? Well the answer is “Disco” Stu Hietbrink. The men’s basketball trainer is also the big bopper when it comes to road trips. Sources have it that for away games, Hietbrink sneaks off after games to go dancing. Can you think of anyone better to be shaking their groove thing? I sure can! Coast Capital Savings Vancouver Community Corporate Rowing 6th Annual Event April 7-May 29, 2004 The Coast Capital Savings Vancouver Community Corporate Rowing Challenge is a seven-week rowing program for businesses, groups and clubs in the Lower Mainland. Each crew practices twice per week at one of three con- venient locations. Teams are coached by Vancouver's best rowers as they learn basic boat handling, rowing and racing skills. No experience is necessary! Packages can be downloaded from the website www.douglas.bc.ca/csrw. For more information contact Ed Lunn, Activities Coordinator at 604.527.5005. Provincial Hopes Fall Flash Gordon The men’s basketball team went into the provin- cial tournament with high hopes of upsetting the flock. Considering they just squeaked into the playoffs in sixth place, it was a loftier goal than they were prepared for. “All we need to do is win two games,” was Steve McGilligan’s mantra before leaving for Kelowna. A second place finish in the tournament would have sufficed to put them through to the CCAA national tournament being held in Kamloops. First things first. First- round matches put the Royals up against Camosun from Victoria. The Chargers struggled late in the season, falling from first place to third by the final weekend of league play. Despite all the hopes of winning just two games, Douglas fell short losing 79-62 to the Chargers. Provincial Tournament Yields an All-Star The women’s volleyball team had a pretty suc- cessful year considering the number of rookies on the roster. They finished fifth in the league and earned a berth in the provincial tournament in Abbotsford. Despite losing their one any only tournament game, they put up a decent fight. Named to the league All-Stars was returning vet- eran power, Lynne Desautels.