[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 45 (Thursday, March 28, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H2968]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          THE REFUSE-TO-LOSE BASKETBALL OF MY UMASS MINUTEMEN

  (Mr. TORKILDSEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. TORKILDSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary accomplishments of the all-but-ordinary UMass Minutemen, 
the best basketball team in the country.
  Center Marcus Camby has dominated as a scorer, rebounder, and shot-
blocker, and is the best player in the country.
  Starting guards Carmelo Travieso and Edgar Padilla personify 
teamwork. They combine their unique talents, under any circumstance, to 
make an assist, shoot a three, steal a ball, or steal a game.
  Donta Bright is the best finisher in the country. And Dana Dingle is 
one of the quietest threats in college ball, averaging 14 points per 
game.
  But no description of the UMass team would be complete without 
recognizing the enormous contribution made by Coach John Calipari, the 
best coach in the country. As the Minutemen sprinted from Midnight 
Madness to March Madness, Coach Cal reminded America that through hard 
work and determination, good guys can finish first.
  As the only UMass-Amherst graduate ever to serve in Congress, I share 
great pride in our team.
  And for all those who marvel at the success of refuse-to-lose 
basketball, and UMass itself, there is only one message: The best is 
yet to come.

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