April 27, 1998

Wildcats Back to Work in Weight Room: With spring practice completed and spring semester examinations on the horizon, weightlifting for the Wildcats will be optional this week and next week, says Strength Coach Rob Oviatt.

Examinations Looming: Spring semester examinations are scheduled for May 4-8.

Good Report From the Training Room: The Wildcats went through spring practice with no major injuries, according to Trainer Jim Madaleno. The three players who missed the contact portions of spring practice because of surgery rehabilitation are progressing well, Madaleno said. Offensive tackle Jonas Liening (knee) and wide receiver Lance Mickelsen (shoulder) have been released for full weight room and conditioning workouts. Linebacker Jeff Snedegar (shoulder) is progressing on schedule and is expected to be released for full workouts by the first week in June. All three players are projected to be 100 percent when practice resumes in August.

Coaches Wrapping Up Spring, Preparing for May Recruiting: The Wildcats coaching staff is reviewing the spring practice video and is preparing for the upcoming recruiting period. From May 1-27, the coaches are permitted to visit high schools, meet coaches and guidance counselors, gather transcripts, and evaluate prospects at spring football practices, track meets, baseball games, etc.