UI Player Violates His Probation

Local briefs

University of Idaho men’s basketball center Bjorn Magnussen admitted in court on Wednesday to violating three conditions of his probation, Latah County prosecuting attorney Bill Thompson said.

Magnussen, who has been suspended indefinitely from the team, admitted to using marijuana in August and in November and to quitting a substance abuse program without permission of his probation officer.

Magnussen is on probation as part of a June sentencing for theft of a cassette player. He also was ordered to pay $626.50 in fines.

Magnussen, a freshman from Issaquah, Wash., who had played sparingly, will be sentenced next Wednesday.

He turned himself in just before Christmas and has been in jail for about 10 days, said Thompson, adding that Magnussen’s bond has been reduced from $5,000 to $2,500.

NIC wrestling

The North Idaho College wrestling team, No. 1 ranked in the latest NJCAA poll, returns from its holiday break tonight.

The Cardinals entertain NAIA power Northern Montana College. Action begins at Christianson Gym at 7:30.

NIC is 6-0 in duals, moving atop the NJCAA poll following a dual victory over previously top-ranked Lassen College in late November.

Memorial for Nyrop

The local Notre Dame and Gonzaga community is holding a memorial service for Bill Nyrop Saturday at 9 a.m. The service will be held at Gonzaga’s Jesuit House Chapel (Located immediately behind St. Al’s). The Rev. Frank Costello will preside over the service.

A funeral was held for Nyrop today (Wednesday) in his hometown of Edina, Minn.

Any questions can be directed to John Powers, president of Spokane Notre Dame club (455-6000).

, DataTimes