Arts & Entertainment Friday | February 21, 2014 B1 The Baylor Lariat

Constance Atton| Lariat Photographer Constance Atton | Lariat Photographer Delta Delta Delta’s Egyptian-themed show “Take Me to the Pyramids” is one of the Lariat choices for “Reviewer’s Kappa Omega Tau’s 2014 production “The Battle Within” was chosen as one of the Lariat favorites because of Darling” for procision and creativity. their innovative storytelling. Students SING their hearts out By Taylor Griffin ZETA TAU ALPHA PI KAPPA PHI DELTA TAU DELTA News Editor “Rescue Me” “Nightmare on Fifth Street” “The Delta Boys” As a newbie to the tradition hype that is All-Uni- versity Sing, it certainly has been interesting to ob- serve the Baylor culture in this way: guys in eyeliner If there’s one thing Ze- studying in the library, girls complaining about late Despite working with a backdrop that reeked of What happens tas know how to do, it’s nights and the overarching sense of competition in the Color by Numbers, this performance had lots of po- when you throw how to entertain a crowd. fresh February air. tential to be more ghostly with maybe a little more together a Sing rou- From the mom jeans to After research into past years and hearsay from practice — and latex prosthetics. tine but somehow the human hamster wheel, peers, I have envisioned the elements of a perfect Excellent and eclectic choice of songs made for a manage to all get the there was never a dull mo- Sing act: a mix of current and old school music that more intriguing story. Bonus point for the Fall Out same color wind- ment in their pet shop rou- is creatively chosen and has purpose; inflated energy Boy addition; it added breaker? The Delts, tine. A round of applause throughout; a motivated plot that is driven without range and grunge to the and it was fantastic. is in order for the creative force, costumes and props that intensify; and a com- mix. The backdrop music selection and choice pelling, innovative theme. But they sold me was a little confus- of mixing at the end. on with the blacklit, ing, and at times, The cutesy pet shop Morphsuited skeletons. the performance theme, though different, KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA I’m a sucker for a good was so awkward it wasn’t the most inventive pop-and-lock section hurt. However, they “Running Wild” of the night and took away from the group’s superb only if done expertly, did answer the age- showmanship prowess. Plus, the singing was a bit which trust me, they old question: How shaky opening night. don’t disappoint. does one solve the Zetas are fearless on stage and know how to put The rest was lacklus- battle between N’SYNC and Backstreet Boys? Singing Kappa began the on a good show. With a better theme, they would no ter, but darn it if they a Hanson song of reconciliation. night in the heart of doubt have stolen Sing. charmed me. But this performance had its high points. Yes, the the African savan- boy band image was thrown around a lot, but did no nah, and in their KAPPA SIGMA one see the actual breakdancing battle in the back? It attempt at paying ALPHA DELTA PI & was nuts. homage to the ar- “How We Roll” BETA UPSILON CHI Despite the lemonade stand in the back, they tistic Broadway ver- rocked their floody-water purple drawers. sion of “The Lion “Rescue Me” King,” one thing is for certain: Kappa is Is it possible for a Sing not the most vocally performance to be both DELTA DELTA DELTA talented. gritty and dapper? Appar- This act had great potential “Take Me to the Pyramids” Besides the ently, this group can make to be incredibly adorable, but I tribal, militaristic it happen. was a tad disappointed with the choreography that I was wondering how misuse of material. The concept suited the theme, long it would take for a lends itself to a heck of a lot of Let me just say, TriDelts I didn’t see that incredible energy until the end. On Gatsby reference to show clever songs, but the ones chosen went to work on that stage, on top of which, the music didn’t flow as well together as up in one of the acts. didn’t heighten the act to its com- so many levels. Kappa’s competitors. Thank you to Kappa Sig petitors. These girls ooze theater, The act had a host of vibrant props and a gorgeous for giving it justice. The beginning made me only exactly the makeup of a per- backdrop, but the bobbing giraffes in the back resem- Whether they were at- slightly uncomfortable with the fect Sing act. The chill bumps bled the likes of two Burger King chicken fries. tempting a hat tip at the unintentional alluding to sexual hurt my arms as they strutted. I applaud them for taking a risk with the elabo- Prohibition Era or just an old-timey gambler scene, harassment in the workplace, but They utilized the dancers in their group and nailed it rate key change in a mash-up version of Katy Perry’s these guys were on fire from the start — don’t worry, I I can brush it off as character act- severely. While black bobs may not be for everyone, “Roar,” but using the top 40 current hit, “Pompeii,” was saw those day-old copies of the Lariat in hand. While ing. TriDelt knew exactly where to fill in the gaps. Just a mistake. Did they listen to the lyrics? Nothing about props were in shorter supply than others, these guys It just looked like too many when I thought the Steve Martin “King Tut” reference it screams “Hakuna Matata.” committed to every single movement of the routine. folks on stage that weren’t put to good use, but those topped it off, Cleopatra is brought out on a throne and I absolutely couldn’t keep my eyes off the stage long side floor lights were a nice touch though. The lead leads the ensemble in a uproar of Beyonce girl power. enough to put my pen to the paper. singing, too, was correctly casted. PI BETA PHI & PHI KAPPA CHI They brought the whole act home by using a Tina Overall, the performance just never took off from Turner classic to mention the Nile River, which was the ground. In a word, it was underwhelming. In a “Romeo and Juliet” KAPPA CHI ALPHA incredibly creative. phrase, if you can’t A Capella, don’t. Brava, TriDelt. You had my attention even from the “Foreverland” camel at the beginning. CHI OMEGA I think the Bard “Mom’s Gone, Party’s On” of Avon would ap- KAPPA OMEGA TAU prove of this retell- “The Battle Within” ing. It was certainly OK, so while Chi-O a bold move for “Pi knows how to perform, Phi Chi” to take there’s one big thing that Exactly where do we be- on such an intri- stops me from giving a high- gin with KOT? That’s a loaded cate production, er rating. question, but it’s one that al- but they delivered. I would venture to guess ways comes in full circle: these The partner work Girls running around the stage screaming? No, that when Chi-O met to guys know what works. was the best of the thanks. Aside from that, it was the choice of music that choose the theme, they had With the most compelling evening, and act- really threw me off, and they lost me with the Willy to vote on either ‘90s throw- concept of the night, they are ing montages truly Wonka/Peter Pan mash-up opener. Of course, it was back, house party and “Home the epitome of effective story- forwarded the sto- only a matter of time before a group pulled out the first Alone.” Then one girl raised telling and precisely why people keep coming back to ryline. One Direction tune. her hand and had the genius Sing year after year. However, those boys need to cool it with the fa- The choreography ventured outside of the typical idea of combining all three. In particular, the mirror work with the Jekylls and cials. And if you’re going to take on a lead singing box steps and jazz hands. However, sometimes it’s bet- Bad move, Chi-O. Bad Hydes proved for a chilling addition to this already role, the least you could do is enunciate your lyrics. ter to stick to the simple choreography than to dive indeed. frightfully exceptional act. This group hustles around The group executed transitions well with minimal head first into pirouette turns that only half the group This scatterbrained, caffeinated cluster on stage had the stage like it’s their job. They not only interest the bumping, but the general choreography lost a bit of can land. me confused from the start. The dancing and props audience; they grab them in a chokehold of curiosity momentum throughout. The performance itself made for great storytelling were sharp and well done for sure, but sometime dur- and leave them absolutely awestruck. My biggest annoyance was the interesting choice elements that were executed clearly. I could have done ing the countless hours of practice, they lost the ele- You want a performance, Baylor? You got one. to use silk blue and burnt orange, and from the au- without the incessant squealing though. ment of plot. In short, it was a tornado of 20-too-many dience, it took away more than it gave to the perfor- It really was cute, but the other elements within the hair scrunchies and lack of organization. SEE REVIEWS, page B3 mance. routine just didn’t equal to success. Chi-O, congrats on your “originality.” Next, please. Photos By: Constance Atton, Carlye Thornton, Travis Taylor The Baylor Lariat B2 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 21, 2014 Arts & Entertainment

Lariat File Photo Lariat File Photo Lariat File Photo Delta Delta Delta’s 1979 performance “Singing to Victory with the USO” University Chaplain Dr. Burt Burleson helped choreograph and lead Baylor Kappa Omega Tau’s performance “The Toys are Back in Town” brought finished wth sparklers onstage in Waco Hall. Chamber of Commerce in their 1980 performance “After Hours.” energy and bright costumes to the 2010 All-University Sing. From the vault: Fans reveal favorite Sing acts

By Kat Worrall her Greek alma mater, Kappa Kappa Gamma, do their dents who believed it was a top three act, Lail said “After Hours” was about waiters in a 1940’s club Reporter signature move, “Kappa arms,” for the first time. Shannon King, a Kappa Kappa Gamma Sing chair, who begin singing while wiping off tables at the However, her favorite was the first-place 1973 act said she the theme development helped Kappa Sig- end of the day. As the last song ended, What makes a good All-University Sing act great? by Phi Kappa Alpha – now known as Sigma Alpha Ep- ma’s 2013 “United We Stand” act tie for first-place. Chamber’s performers walked off stage Judges look at five main elements — entertainment silon – titled “Sgt. Pepper’s Make Your Own Kind of “With theme development, people always say, and turned off the lights like they value, musical quality, choreography, theme develop- Music Down by the Bandstand Smiling Singing Band.” ‘Aim your act so that a 5-year old understands,” were shutting down the club. The ment and creativity. While most top acts have a solid The act was based off the 1967 Beatles album, “Sgt. King said. different ending as well as the mu- combination of all five, there is often one that domi- Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” and Phi Kappa The theme does not have to be detailed or sic and vocal talent helped Cham- nates the others — an exceptional soloist, a never-be- Alpha dressed like a band just as the Beatles had on intense, just understandable, she said said. ber win first place, Dr. Burt fore-seen dance trick or maybe a tear-jerking theme. the album cover. What made the act stand out at the “People just have to connect to it,” King Burleson said. As the 61st Sing begins, Baylor’s professors, alumni time was it had a band on stage with members playing said. “That theme did, even though it was Musical quality is an and current Sing chairs take a look back on the best Beatles music with the drums and trumpet, Williams about the American Revolution. I think important part of Sing to acts of the past and what element made those acts ex- said. Instead of crisp movements, Phi Kappa Alpha’s people can connect to military at all times.” Dr. Burt Burleson and he cel. choreography was also more lively, she said. Kappa Sigma’s mix of intense chore- said he believes groups Entertainment value is the largest category for “When you have Beatles music, you have to do ography and singing with slower songs should look back at past judges, and that is what Grant Clinkingbeard, one of something fun,” she said. also impressed King. acts to improve current Phi Kappa Chi’s Sing chairs, believes was best about Alpha Tau Omega’s head sing chair Pierce Shivers “I think that takes a lot to do if acts. his favorite act, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa drew choreography inspiration from Sigma Chi’s 1984 you have a slow song and to make it “We didn’t depart musi- Sigma’s 2008 first-place act, “On the Town.” Their act first-place act, “Basement Full of Blues.” Sigma Chi’s engaging and entertaining and still cally from the theme and I centered on a night out dancing after navy officers- re charter at Baylor was dissolved in 2010 due to viola- powerful,” she said. view that as one of the major turned from a tour, Clinkingbeard said. tions. Alumna Dr. Debra Burleson mem- mistakes people make,” Dr. “They did a fantastic job of keeping me entertained “I saw it last year when we were planning our sa- ber of Delta Delta Delta and senior lecturer Burt Burleson said. “What- the entire time,” Clinkingbeard said. “There was al- loon act and we wanted to take a few elements from in the MIS department, used a special prop ever their theme is, sailors ways something going on and never a lull. I felt like them,” Shivers said. “It’s really fast paced and very en- during her favorite Sing act that is banned and ships or whatever, in- I was at wherever it was that they were dancing and tertaining. There’s never a dull moment.” from use today – sparklers. Any use of py- stead of doing music from having fun.” Male dancers are often considered “lesser dancers” rotechnic effects has since been prohibited WWII, they drag in some Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa Sigma quickly than female dancers, Shivers said, but seeing the Sigma due to safety hazards, according to Cheryl contemporary music and moved their combined dancers on and off stage. Even Chis doing such a fast, clean and difficult dance im- Mathis, Assistant Director of Campus Pro- I think that’s a mistake.” 10 to 15 seconds of transition can bore an audience pressed him. Sigma Chi even performed the act at the grams. Sing acts commonly and hurt entertainment value, Clinkingbeard said. halftime of a sold-out Dallas Mavericks game and re- Members of Delta Delta Delta dressed in feature popular rock or With Phi Kappa Chi partnering with Pi Beta Phi this ceived a standing ovation from the crowd at Reunion red, white and blue, stood in front of a simi- hip-hop music, but Dr. year, he has used that act as inspiration on how to Arena, according to the 1985 Round Up. larly colored backdrop and lit the sparklers Burt Burleson said it avoid an empty stage during transitions and keep the “I’ve watched a lot of Sing acts all the way back to at the end of their 1979 “Singing to Victory is a good chord pro- audience engaged. 1980 and that act was ahead of its time dance-wise and with the USO” act. Musical quality placed gression that makes “When it was over, it felt like it just started because choreography-wise,” Shivers said. “I’d say in recent an important role in this historical tribute, you want to dance. you had been entertained the entire time,” Clinking- years we’ve seen a really big dance element added to Dr. Debra Burleson said. “If the people in beard said. sing and that act in 1984 had all of those things when The music contrasted between upbeat the audience are sort of Sing Alliance president Kellie Hooker also saw a maybe others didn’t. That’s what I think set it apart. marching songs and mellow reflective songs pining themselves, wish- high level of entertainment in another first-place act, Just as Shivers views Sigma Chi’s act as a dancing about the troops being away, Dr. Debra Burleson ing to be up there, that’s Kappa Omega Tau’s 2010 “The Toys are Back in Town.” breakthrough for men’s groups, Dr. Bradley Lail, as- said. With strong vocals and good back ups, it fit to- when you know you’ve “No matter how much you know the choreography sistant professor of accounting and 1998 alumnus, gether with the costumes and backdrop. got the right song,” he and it’s clean, if you’re not having fun with it and not said his favorite act, Kappa Alpha Theta’s 1996 “All in “If it’s historical information or witty or even if it is said. bringing the energy – that’s what took it from a good a Day’s Work,” introduced a new style of dancing for more of a serious tone, you just want it to tell a story As this year’s Sing begins, act to a really great one,” Hooker said. women’s groups. and almost get lost in it,” Dr. Debra Burleson said. participants can gain inspira- Hooker, who as costume chair for Sing Alliance de- “What was interesting to me back then was the “When it’s over, you’re thinking, ‘Oh, I don’t want it tion on how to make their act signs their costumes, also enjoyed Kappa Omega Tau’s girls were always good, but it was always the guys that to end.’” great by learning from the past creative spin on “Toy Story” and the costumes for each either knocked your socks off or made you laugh be- Delta Delta Delta’s act tied for third place that year and staying ahead of the future. character, like the army men, raggedy Andy dolls and cause it was so bad – but they knew it was bad too,” and memorabilia from the act was showcased in the “Every now and then an act the cowboys. he said. Student Union Building during Homecoming 2013. comes along that’s different,” “You knew exactly what they were,” Hooker said. Kappa Alpha Theta’s firefighter themed act was full University Chaplain Dr. Burt Burleson said he has Dr. Burt Burleson said. “It “The costumes made it feel that much more real.” of drama, lighting and scenery, but it was their more a slight bias toward his favorite Sing act, Chamber opens up pathways for other Creativity is what set apart 1975 graduate and powerful, masculine form of dancing that captured of Commerce’s 1980 “After Hours,” since he was one acts for years to come.” Roots owner Barby Williams’ favorite act. Williams Lail. of the choreographers and Sing chairs. Dr. Burt Bur- has many favorite Sing memories, like seeing her son’s Theta did not place in the top three but did go to leson, who has been watching Sing since high school, solo during his Phi Gamma Delta act and witnessing Pigskin Revue, which was a shock to many of the stu- joked that Sing was even “his major” while at Baylor. Lariat File Photo

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BETA THETA PI ALPHA TAU OMEGA SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON Participants juggle “Crazy In Love” “Scotland the Brave” “Lifeguard” school, life, Sing You were right, Hello, biceps. Will the Real Beta. It was crazy for This was the one Slim Sharky please By Ian Currie struggle academically as a result of trying, but boy, did group that I can at- stand up? Sorry, I’m Reporter Sing,” Parrish said. you show us. test to that fully got allowed only one Waco junior Grayson Wolf, who I’m still not con- into their choreogra- bad pun. Every year as the All-University Sing took part in 2013’s Pigskin Revue, said vinced this was their phy. I’ve never seen They employ the competition draws near, the Baylor cam- he also dedicated many hours to the debut Sing perfor- such high knees-to- art of carelessness, pus readies itself for a festival of music, cause of learning a routine. He said he mance since 1973. chest jogging in my and they ooze ar- culture and memorable performances. also suffered similar academic prob- They not only did well; they completely life. rogance. Somehow, The nights are filled with wonder as per- lems. gave a new definition of a comeback. Quite While the front row maybe saw a little it’s much more hon- formances crafted over six weeks of in- “I was often exhausted from having impressive, I might say. Beta clearly has a too much under-kilt, these guys obviously est than the other acts. tense preparation are realized on stage. to do homework late at night,” Wolf said. lot of hidden talent that’s finally ready to had a blast yawping around the stage rip- Their traditional ploys (i.e. the serenad- But there is a worrying downside to “I often had to stay up late to study for a be aired out on the stage. The front man ping off the “Braveheart” motif. ing recorder ensemble) are far more endear- the Sing festivities. In classrooms across test the next day.” absolutely stole the show. They did tell the Those guys gave every ounce of oomph ing than other groups’ squealing with each campus, students are finding academic Wolf said professors attempt to be sweetest (or looniest?) story of the night, they brought up there. It wasn’t the stron- formation change. I lost it when the human life increasingly hard. In common ar- sympathetic to students, but can only but I’m positive Sing enthusiasts have a lot gest ending, and the performance faded shark graced us with a melodic “Ave Maria.” eas and lounges, friends hardly see each give a certain amount of leeway as not to look forward to in the coming years with out at the end; perhaps waving a white flag And did anyone else catch the horse mask other outside of Sing commitments. everyone partakes in Sing. Beta. They showed up to win and did it in in surrender? on the lifeguard stand? Beds remain unused for long periods. “I try to be understanding when a big way. Their debauchery makes me smile. The library is frequented less regularly. students have Sing commitments, but it Mumbles in early morning classes all cannot be an excuse to not keep up with SING ALLIANCE ALPHA CHI OMEGA point to a common theme: Sing prepara- their work,” Parrish said. KAPPA ALPHA THETA tion is such a dominating factor in par- Wolf said another area of his life that “Summer Fun Has “O, Sister Where Art Thou?” “Happily Never After” ticipant’s lives that they have little time suffered during Sing preparation was his Just Begun” for anything else – even areas of their social life. lives that could be regarded as a priority. “There is less time to pursue rela- Wichita Falls junior Logan Long tionships that exist outside of Sing,” Honestly, I really If you’re going to pointed to three areas of her life that Wolf said. “If your friends aren’t doing Call it a little wanted to like Alpha go full-fledged theater, suffered neglect due to Sing: sleep, social Sing with you, you probably won’t have corny, maybe Chi’s ode to the jail cell. don’t cut corners. Take life and grades. Long has practiced for any time to see them at all.” even campy, but They had the set up, cra- a note or two from The- six weeks with four two-hour practices Sing takes a massive toll on the lives Sing Alliance has zy bluegrass chops and ta in that area. each week. As a result of this intense of its participants, often to negative ef- the right stuff. “Chicago”-esque props Theta’s first minute schedule Long said her focus on aca- fect. It is such a huge commitment that The minute to boot, but there was or so sets up the inten- demics has dwindled. students lose the balance that a produc- the music drops, hardly any variety or sity of the act. Their fai- “I missed tutoring sessions, supple- tive university life often requires. their energy lev- change from the sharp rytale could have taken a turn for the tacky. mental instruction or just didn’t have Parrish has found that while Sing is els are through choreography. I’m still trying to figure out what purpose time to do homework or study.” Long wonderful, it often results in misplaced the roof. Props to this group for accurately They really used the white circles under the eyes served. said, “I didn’t get a good amount of priorities. describing the counselors at my old sum- their dancers in the The excellent music choices definitely sleep.” “Some students delay graduation due mer camp: sugary-sweet yet ever so slightly group in the right plac- added to the punk chic motif. Maxey Parrish, senior lecturer in the to Sing,” Parrish said. “Some students obnoxious. Some of the members seem to es, so for the performance to just be “meh” Seriously though, the opening was de- department of journalism, public rela- skip internships so they can do Sing.” enjoy Sing a little too much, but is that such was a letdown. And the PowerPoint mug lightfully creepy and certainly had more tions and new media, said there is no Wolf is one of many students that a bad thing? The lead singers were some of shots? Overkill, and it took away from the production value than most of the acts I saw. doubt that Sing hurts grades. struggle to cope during the Sing period. the best of the night. Every one of those spectacle on stage. The songs had abso- While their performance may have come “Unlike other extra-curricular activ- “The time constraints and stress, performers were exactly where they want- lutely no attaching qualities with each off as more sugar than their intended spice ites like athletics, there is no infrastruc- physically, mentally and academically, ed to be, and they should be applauded for other except that it sounded like the top at times, the group pulled it together seam- ture of support for students partaking in make it almost not worth it,” Wolf said. their kooky, caffeine-induced hard work. five country songs in someone’s iPod. lessly. Sing,” Parrish said. However, both Wolf and Long have While athletes have tutoring systems said they thoroughly enjoyed their ex- and study time, Sing participants have perience of preparing and taking part in Lariat Reviewer’s Darling: Lariat Favorite: to find their own way through the often the event. Kappa Sigma - “How We Roll” Kappa Omega Tau - “The Battle Within” treacherous waters of more than half of “It’s definitely an experience that Delta Delta Delta - “Take Me to the Pyramids” Alpha Tau Omega - “Scotland the Brave” a semester dedicated to Sing. a Baylor student should have at least “Some students pull it off, but most once,” Wolf said. The Baylor Lariat B4 FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 21, 2014 B5 Arts & Entertainment

Pi Beta Phi/ Pi Kappa Phi Phi Kappa Chi “Nightmare on 5th Street” Ready... “Romeo and Juliet” Set...

Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor Alpha Chi Omega Sing “O, Sister Where Art Thou”

Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor

Kappa Sigma Sigma Alpha Epsilon “How We Roll” “Lifeguard”

Constance Atton | Lariat Photographer Kappa Chi Alpha “Foreverland”

Constance Atton | Lariat Photographer Beta Theta Pi “Crazy in Love”

Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor Sing Alliance Kappa Kappa Gamma “Summer fun “Running Wild” has just begun”

Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor Constance Atton | Lariat Photographer Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor Sports Friday | February 21, 2014 The Baylor Lariat B6 Smith blessed to coach two sons on diamond By Jeffrey Swindoll same way as others on the team Sports Writer from Coach Smith. “[Coach Smith] treats us with It has all been about the wins respect and treats everybody else for head coach Steve Smith. He with respect,” Ryan said. “He helped make Baylor baseball into doesn’t really play favorites. He’s a Big 12 powerhouse. Smith is in really just trying to put the best the middle of his 20th season with nine players on the field and win the Bears, but this season marks a some ball games.” special new experience for him— Being the coach’s son comes coaching his two sons at Baylor. with a challenge to be fair to oth- Junior right-handed pitcher ers, but Ryan said being the coach’s Ryan Smith and freshman first son also comes with an expectation baseman Case Smith are both of greatness from the head coach members of Baylor’s baseball team that no other players may have. and are coached by their father at At the end of the day, Ryan and the collegiate level. Case are Smith’s two sons, and he While this is Smith’s 20th year wants them to be the very best they as Baylor head coach, it is not his can be. 20th year of being a Bear. Smith “He does expect more of us graduated from Baylor in 1986 was off the field obviously,” Ryan said. inducted into the Baylor Athletics “From a dad’s perspective, yes he Hall of Fame in 2006. does expect a lot from us on the Baylor is not just a part of field as well.” Smith’s chosen profession, it is part Smith specializes in coaching of his life and family. pitchers. Naturally, both his sons Growing up as the coach’s son became pitchers and pitch for Bay- Photo Courtesy of Baylor Athletics and attending Baylor games as lor now under him. Baylor head coach Steve Smith was inducted into the Baylor Athletics Hall a child, Case, now 19 years old, In the season opening series of Fame in 2006. Smith specializes as a pitching coach. said playing with Ryan and for his at Arizona State and in the home dad has been something he has opener against UT-Arlington, dreamed of for many years now Smith utilized four to six pitchers and is thrilled that his dream is each game. now a reality. Ryan and Case are part of a “It’s been a goal of mine since pitching lineup that Smith has con- I was a little kid to play with my fidence will settle into a rotation in Photo Courtesy of Baylor Athletics brother and with my dad,” Case their upcoming weekend series against Austin Peay. The Smith family enjoys being at Coors Field in 2003, the home of the said. “It’s always been an expecta- MLB’s Colorado Rockies. (Ryan, Case, Mrs. Smith and Coach Smith) tion of mine. Just being here, to Case has not been on the finally be on the field, it’s just a mound yet for the Bears at home, dream.” but Smith said it is the coaching Ryan, at 21 years old, is in his staff’s intention to have starting third season playing for his dad. pitchers go deeper into the next Ryan got a taste of what it was like couple of games home and away. to have family on the team, but “We’ll still use common sense now with his only brother practic- with all of them,” Smith said. ing and playing alongside him, he “About the next 10 days or so are said it is better than ever. going to be really interesting chal- “It’s been pretty surreal for me lenges with the staff. It will become the past two years, and now with a real test to the staff.” Case joining the team, it’s even Smith has been coaching for gone to a whole new level,” Ryan years before his sons were on the said. “This year’s really going to team, and he has already won a be exciting and we’re both looking Big 12 championship with Ryan forward to it.” on the team. Smith has proven that Even with family on the ros- he knows how to manage the re- ter, Coach Smith still has a team sponsibility of being a father and a to manage, and winning is always coach, and he has exemplified that the expectation. Coaches have had he is successful at doing both. their sons be a part of the team Women’s basketball head coach several times in the past, but hav- Kim Mulkey and her daughter, se- ing two sons on the same team at nior guard Makenzie Robertson, the same time is a rare occurrence. have been on the same team for “I don’t think we’ve ever [played four years now. another team with two coach’s This season, they’re looking for sons] before,” Ryan said. “For both another Big 12 title. Mulkey has of us, it’ll be pretty cool.” made it work with Robertson over From the outside, thinking the years. the coach is giving preference to Smith, with his two sons on the his sons is an easy speculation to team now, is also looking to win make. another Big 12 title this season. With that said, it may be tricky Smith is only three wins shy of for Coach Smith approaching his achieving his 700th career victory Photo Courtesy of Baylor Athletics Photo Courtesy of Baylor Athletics job with objective evaluation when at Baylor. After three more wins, it Junior Ryan Smith goes through his windup and prepares to deliver a his two sons are in that mix. Ryan will be a moment the entire Smith Freshman first baseman Case Smith always dreamed of having the pitch. Smith was a member of the 2012 Big 12 All-Freshman Team. and Case feel they are treated the family can celebrate together. opportunity to play baseball with his father and older brother. Six Bears headed to the NFL Combine in Indy By Shehan Jeyarajah show off his strength and prove jected as a fourth round pick by Tevin Reese, WR Sports Writer that he can hold his own against CBS Sports and NFL Draft Scout. The former Rivals two-star faster defensive lineman. Dixon needs to try and win teams wide receiver broke onto the scene Six Baylor football players have Lache Seastrunk, RB over during the interview process as a key cog of Baylor’s offense. been invited to the 2014 NFL Draft The former five-star running with his character. Throughout the Before dislocating his wrist, Reese Combine from Feb. 22-25 in India- back and Oregon transfer opted season, he earned a reputation as averaged 25.0 yards per catch and napolis, Ind. The six hope to join to forego his senior season and a hothead, including getting sus- scored eight touchdowns in only 10 other former Bears currently in declare for the NFL Draft. Seast- pended from the first half of the eight games for Baylor. Both CBS the NFL by being selected in May’s runk’s stock has been inconsistent Texas game after a targeting pen- Sports and NFL Draft Scout have 2014 NFL Draft in New York City. all season after suffering a groin alty. The physical skills are there Reese as a seventh round pick, but Baylor’s graduating class features injury against Oklahoma in No- for Dixon, but he still must prove he will have an opportunity to turn two All-Americans and five All- vember, but he likely possesses the that he can be a leader of an NFL heads. Reese is one of the fastest Big 12 team members. best breakaway ability out of any defense. players in college football, and the Cyril Richardson, OG running back in the Big 12 this Jordan Najvar, TE combine will be a place for him to The redshirt senior capped off season. CBS Sports and NFL Draft After originally signing on to prove it. To move up draft boards, a strong career at Baylor by being Scout both project Seastrunk as a play at Stanford, Najvar transferred Reese will need to post an impres- named a consensus All-American third round pick. To move up draft to Baylor before ever playing a sive 40-yard dash time. and finalist for the Outland Tro- boards, Seastrunk has to show off game. The third-year starter was Demetri Goodson, DB phy, an award given to the top inte- his speed and athleticism relative twice named All-Big 12. Najvar, a Perhaps no player needs the rior lineman in the nation. to other players. A slow 40-yard projected seventh round pick, will NFL Draft Combine more than Richardson was listed as a first dash time could push him up down have an opportunity to show off his Goodson. He comes in as a for- round pick early in the season, but a round or two. hands and strength at the combine. mer basketball player who only fell off when left tackle Spencer Ahmad Dixon, S Baylor’s system uses the tight played football fully during his se- Drango went down with injury. The four-year letterman from end as a blocker rather than a re- nior year. Goodson has all sorts of CBS Sports and NFL Draft Scout Waco enters the draft fresh off of ceiver, but the NFL is moving in athletic ability, and he will need to both have Richardson projected being named an All-American the direction of receiving tight show it all off for him to even get as a second or third round pick in by multiple publications after his ends. For Najvar to find a spot in a look. He played well as a cover- Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor April’s draft. performance during his senior sea- the league, he will have to exempli- corner at Baylor, but he still must Junior running back Lache Seastrunk rushes the ball on Sept. 7 in Bay- To move up draft boards at the son. Dixon is rated as the fourth- fy a strong catching ability during demonstrate improvement during lor’s 70-13 win over Buffalo at Floyd Casey Stadium. Seastrunk decided to combine, Richardson will need to best safety in the class, but is pro- the receiving drills. his position drills at the combine. forego his senior season to enter the 2014 NFL Draft. The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 21, 2014 Sports*B7 Schedule helped young Lady Bears

By Jeffrey Swindoll against that same team within steadily impress me every day, ev- and Connecticut, two talented Sports Writer a week. Texas, Oklahoma State, ery game.” teams that got the best of the Lady Texas Tech and Kansas were each Former Lady Bear Brittney Bears. With only four games left be - huge games for Baylor, both home Griner brought a lot of national at- “When you play the best, it fore the Big 12 Tournament in and away. tention to the women’s basketball gives you a gauge of how good Oklahoma City, it is safe to say that Remembering the strategy and program at Baylor. you are, and maybe gives you a the Lady Bears’ unorthodox sched- tactics to beat those teams were A lot of people wondered how goal that you might not have had ule has played into the strengths fresh in the minds of the coaching the Lady Bears would do without because you just didn’t know how and weaknesses of Baylor head staff and the players. their All-American player in the good we could be,” Mulkey said. coach Kim Mulkey’s young team. It was less to take in at one time. post anymore. After playing Connecticut and Mulkey said she did not have This helped Baylor win and grow National scrutiny was a big losing 66-55 on Jan 13, there was a complete idea of how her team familiar with the players around possibility for this very young nothing but Big 12 play remaining would be able do this season, nor the conference and recognize their team, but the Lady Bears started for the Lady Bears. did she have set opinion on the tendencies. this season very low-key. Most of Mulkey affirms that Connecti- way she felt about the schedule The schedule has allowed play- the games were at home, and few cut absolutely is the best team in worked out. ers such as freshman forward Nina were even on television. the country. That has made the Before the season began, the Davis to really grow, even in her This was no mistake from Lady Bears’ Big 12 matchups seem majority of the players had never first season. Mulkey. She wanted to give her easier. seen the other teams in the Big 12 “I feel myself getting more con- players an opportunity to get com- They quietly started out, but yet. fident each game,” Davis said. fortable with each other and their after going through some tough The Lady Bears played very dif- Now Davis knows who she home court. The schedule was a tests against good teams, including ferent teams every week, with no matches up against and has only strategic way of helping the team a triple-overtime defeat against real pattern to when they would two road games left in the season. grow. Kentucky and a hard fought game play. The schedule has facilitated the “I think that we have protect- against top-ranked Connecticut, The amount of different com- first season for many of the Lady ed the youth on this team by the the Lady Bears can look back and petition and game-planning for Bears in a more manageable way. schedule that we put in place,” appreciate the way the schedule each team could have been over- It has helped players blossom and Mulkey said. has helped them grow as individu- whelming for both Mulkey and grow in their first year of college Knowing her team had not re- als and as a team. Carlye Thornton | Lariat Photographer her players. basketball. ally played in any big games yet, The Lady Bears will next take This season though, almost ev- “They’re a lot better than they the early season served as a build the court at 11 a.m. Saturday ery matchup against a Big 12 team, were four months ago,” senior up to two of the Lady Bears’ tough- against TCU in Fort Worth. The Senior guard Odyssey Sims dribbles the ball along the sideline during the Lady Bears’ Feb. 9 win over Oklahoma State. was followed up by another game guard Odyssey Sims said. “They est games this season — Kentucky Horned Frogs are 15-11 overall. Ten-second rule would change college football games

By Shehan Jeyarajah alty will be assessed. This rule was with hurry-up offenses feel as changing schemes. Even if they do Oklahoma State coach Mike of the slowest offenses in football. Sports Writer proposed under the theory that though they should be rewarded not snap within 10 seconds, simply Gundy was upset with the pro- Alabama has lost two regular sea- lessening the number of plays in a for having players that are in shape the threat of the snap can dictate posed change. He took to Twitter son games over the past two years, College football fans are divid- game could lessen the injury risk of rather than allowing others to sub- how defenses line up and substi- to express his displeasure, saying one to Texas A&M and one to Au- ed on a proposed rule amendment the game. stitute. tute, leading to fatigued defenders that college football’s popularity burn. The Aggies and Tigers both by the NCAA Football Rules Com- Fans and coaches of schools The direct allure of a hurry-up and opportunities for offense. shouldn’t be messed with. run hurry-up systems. mittee that could slow down the that run hurry-up offenses are not college football offense is to try and Coaches have a simple phi- Baylor would be one of the “It’s clear manipulation, through no-huddle offense. buying it. move down the field as efficiently losophy to dealing with hurry-up teams most affected by the rule, af- self-interest, by people who don’t The proposed rule change, “I would have to see some sci- as possible, but forcing the offense offenses: don’t legislate, just coach ter running the fifth-most plays per want to coach within the param- spearheaded by Alabama coach entific or statistical information to allow defenses to substitute takes better. game in FBS football this season. eters where strategy and ingenuity Nick Saban and Arkansas coach showing an increase in injuries,” away from the power of the offen- “If it’s only a small percentage “People don’t want to come sit have taken the game,” Washington Bret Bielema, would make it a pen- Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury sive strategy. of teams that it would affect, then in the stands and watch the clock State coach Mike Leach said. “So alty to snap the ball until 29 sec- said. “To me right now, it’s just In a football game, an offense why do it?” Baylor head coach Art move,” Briles said. “If they’re going now they want to manipulate the onds remain on the 40-second play talk.” can put pressure on the defense Briles said. “If the large percentage to change anything in my mind, rules, and in needing an excuse clock. If the ball is snapped before ESPN’s college football reporter by forcing them to stay in motion are good with the way of things are change it to a 35-second clock.” to do this, they try to hide behind 29 seconds, a delay-of-game pen- Joe Schad tweeted that coaches and adjust on the fly to the quickly then leave them alone.” Saban and Bielema coach two player safety. It’s ridiculous.” The Baylor Lariat B8 FRIDAY |FEBRUARY 21, 2014 Sports* Seale’s selflessness aids track Olympic gold ties with A&T By Megan Grindstaff comes to practice every day with a “What other sport could you be By Caroline Lindstrom “My dad actually suggested Reporter purpose, Harbour said. an All-American?” said Harbour, Reporter I get into gymnastic classes so “He’s extremely dedicated and “and not be on a full scholarship”. I could build my upper body extremely intense.” Despite his disappointment, At Wylie High School, Abilene strength for softball,” Kelley said. Seale is not going to let any- Seale took it all in stride. First Shayla Kelley’s gymnastic senior Drew Seale was a self-pro- At 9 years old, Kelley began one beat him at anything, whether and foremost, he thanked God for meets always ended differently claimed “basketball player who ran gymnastics, which she remained it’s practice, a meet, video games blessing his family with the ability than other children’s. track.” The dream of following in in for nine more years. or sand volleyball, Seale’s former to afford Baylor without a track “My mom had to leave my the footsteps of a long line of Bay- Retton never coached her be- roommate and Baylor track alum- scholarship. meets before awards because peo- lor Bears in his family led him to sides giving pointers when Kelley nus Phil Raaf said. Whether he is “I always felt like if I needed ple would swarm to get her auto- talk to head coach Todd Harbour asked. the most gifted competitor or not, the money, I could have gone and graph or take pictures with her,” about walking onto the track team Her favorite part of gymnas- Seale welcomes a challenge. talked to him, and I think they said Kelley, a freshman acrobatics as an 800-meter runner. tics is that it’s a self-motivating “He never backs down,” Har- would have pulled somebody off and tumbling team member. “They didn’t think I would do sport. bour said. “Even when he doesn’t that wasn’t doing well and I could Shayla’s mother is Olympic anything, which is fine,” Seale said. She likes the independent na- have the physical tools.” have been on a full ride,” Seale said. gold medalist Mary Lou Retton. “If I saw a walk-on come on, I’d ture of a gymnastic meet because Over the next two years, Seale Understanding the frustration Retton won the all-around probably think the same thing.” she is a competitive person. earned two more All-American his coach felt in trying to make gold medal in gymnastic, along As a freshman, Seale stumbled Kelley’s junior and senior year honors, four more All-Big 12 hon- scholarship decisions with so little with two silver and two bronze into running with the 400-meter of high school, she worked hard ors, and a Big 12 Championship. money for so many deserving ath- medals, in the 1984 Olympic runners in the off-season out of to make it to the level her mom And for all of his hard work, dedi- letes, Seale took the pressure off of Games. fear of the half-miler workouts. did in the gymnastic world. cation, and productivity, Baylor Harbour’s shoulders. Although Retton clearly has a Shayla Kelley “I was so scared to run the 800 “Genetics don’t get you to the “I told him if they needed a passion for gymnastics, she did will do anything to help the team Olympics,” Kelley said. “Hard scholarship, if someone was out not force Kelley to be in classes achieve our goals,” said Tori Jack- work and dedication does and there that was really good and it when she was younger. son, senior acrobatics and tum- the Olympics just weren’t on my was coming down to me or him Kelley played soccer and soft- bling member. path.” getting the scholarship, I said give ball and ran track before discov- As for Retton, she trusts Coach Her path differed from her it to someone else, because my ering she had a love for gymnas- Harris-Williams to do her job and mother’s and led her to the acro- family is blessed enough to afford tics too. prepare the team for meets. batics and tumbling team at Bay- here,” Seale said. In fact, Harris-Williams says lor. For his fifth and final year at other parents are more involved Kelley was excited about the Baylor, Seale was given the option than Retton is. Christian atmosphere at Baylor of receiving fifth-year aid. She has let Kelley run her own because it was similar to her high After an athlete’s eligibility is course through gymnastics and school in Houston. exhausted, coaches can give a for- not pressure her through deci- Once she arrived at Baylor, mer athlete fifth-year aid in order sions but support her through Kelley immediately became close to help them finish out their de- whatever she does. with her whole team. gree. “Shayla’s parents worked hard “Shayla has an excellent work This money doesn’t count to raise their children normally, ethic and goes above and beyond against the team’s scholarships. even though her mom is a well for this team. She has a drive to be Seale refused to give up his eligi- known person in our sport,” Har- a winner,” said head coach LaPrise bility for the 2013 season and was ris-Williams said. Harris-Williams, head coach. ineligible for fifth year aid. Kelley rarely thinks of her Kelley said the hardest thing “He could have been on a full mother as “Mary Lou Retton,” about joining the acrobatics and this last year,” Harbour said. “But who even has a flip named af- tumbling team is adjusting to the that season was more important ter her on the uneven bars. She’s team aspect of the sport. than that to Drew.” not even sure where her mother’s The acro team isn’t just one Seale only has remaining eligi- medals are stored. competitor against a balance bility for the outdoor season, so he However, perks such as at- beam or the uneven bars. is continuing to train as his team- tending the Golden Globes come This is a team of 46 women mates compete at indoor meets. around every now and then. Kel- who work hard to pull of elabo- Hart said Seale is using his un- ley said she appreciates having a rate stunts. However, she finds it usually long off-season to get more mother who lets her follow her “uplifting and motivating” to have mileage in that ever before. own dreams. close bonds with all the girls on As a result of his extra prepara- “Overall she’s just the gold the team. tion, his coaches say Seale will be medal mom,” said Kelley. Carlye Thornton | Lariat Photographer “Shayla is a hard worker that fresher and better prepared than Acrobatics and tumbling’s pushes everyone around her. She ever in June when post-season The A&T team practices on Feb. next home event is at 6:30 p.m. 11 at Marrs McLean Gym. wants the best for the team and competition starts. March 29 against Oregon. After graduation, Seale plans to use his accounting information systems degree to begin working for his family’s insurance company. His leadership on the track team will be missed. Seale’s ability Photo Courtesy of Baylor Athletics to hold his teammates account- Senior middle distance runner Drew Seale powers through a race. Seale is able during workouts and recovery an All-American in the indoor and outdoor 4x400-meter relay team. alike will be hard to replace, Raaf said. “You hope all of your athletes that I got good at the 400,” Seale track rewarded him with books. can be Drew Seales,” said Harbour. said. No glamorous scholarship, just “He is the epitome of what a Baylor Less than a year later, Seale was books. student-athlete should be: a great a two-time All-American and two- Harbour said Seale deserved a student, a great person, a man of time All-Big 12 4x400m runner. full ride scholarship. Unfortunate- faith.” When asked about his im- ly, with his NCAA allotted schol- No matter the result of the provement in such a short period arships already distributed across 2013 outdoor season, it is certain of time— Seale chopped two sec- a 40-man roster, Harbour had no that Drew Seale will leave behind onds off of his 400 time in his first more financial aid to offer. a legacy at Baylor that reaches far semester at Baylor— he credits his Men’s track is in the unique beyond what a stopwatch can time. event coach, Clyde Hart. situation of having nearly twice “Drew is an example to oth- “It’s a tribute to Coach Hart,” as many starters as the program er kids that if you work hard, it Seale said. has scholarships to offer. With 21 doesn’t matter whether you come Those who know Seale attribute events and only 12 full scholar- here on a scholarship or not,” Hart his rapid improvement and suc- ships, many starters go without said. “There is going to be a spot cess to his quality of character. He financial aid. for you.” The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 21, 2014 SportsB9 Gathers epitomizes grit on the court for Bears By Shehan Jeyarajah 1.1 steals per game while leading area. “Gathers went to Riverside, Sports Writer his team to another Louisiana state Austin and Gathers maintained which was a small Christian title. their connection throughout the school,” longtime Baylor assistant When Rico Gathers steps on a Coming out of high school, recruiting process. coach Jerome Tang said. “To some basketball court, everyone takes Gathers had offers from Duke, “We always had that expecta- extent, Baylor is a bigger version notice. Even on the biggest stage of Florida, USC and LSU, among of Riverside, so we knew he could college basketball, the sophomore others. In August of 2011, Gathers thrive here.” is physically a man-among-boys at committed to play basketball for “When I see myself Tang emphasized the effect the 6-foot-8 and 270 pounds. Steve Lavin at St. John’s University in the mirror, I just relationships Baylor had with Cart- in New York City. er and Byrd on bringing Gathers to “Every football coach in the envision myself on the area wanted me to come and play During the 2012 season, how- Baylor. football for them back in high ever, Lavin was forced to spend court. At the end of “Having the connection be- school,” Gathers said. “It was actu- time away from the bench to re- the day, I know what tween Tweety and Rico was unbe- ceive treatment for prostate cancer. lievable,” Tang said. “It was prob- ally a big controversy in my area. I really love to do and When I chose a school that didn’t The Big East Conference was also ably the key factor. We also had have football at all, people were like beginning to go through realign- that’s play basketball. ” a great relationship with Coach dang, what are you going to do if ment, which led to a sense of un- Byrd. His being a devout Christian things don’t work out?” certainty about St. John’s status Rico Gathers | forward helped our relationship with him.” Things seem to be working out heading forward. Gathers came on his official pretty well these days for the Loui- “With him going to New visit in January, and committed to siana native. Gathers joined Baylor York, he wants to be 100 percent tion of playing with each other,” play at Baylor on Jan. 27, 2012. as the second highest sure,” Gathers’ brother Greg said Gathers said. “He actually tried to He officially signed his National recruit in a top five- to ESPN at the time. get me to play with his AAU team, Letter of Intent in the spring cycle. rated class in 2012, and “Back in August [when the Compton Magic. It never did “At first the thought of being in immediately was part he committed], that happen. But then I saw he had Waco, Texas, ain’t nothing to do of a Baylor team that was before the Big East committed to Baylor, and I had just out here,” Gathers said. “But then overcame a slow start situation and Lavin’s decommitted from St. John’s, I was I realized none of that really mat- to win the National In- health. You want to be like man, we can finally make that ters. All of this is about me trying vitational Tournament 100 percent sure with happen.” to somewhere where I could play in 2013. leaving Louisiana and Around the same time Gath- and get better. I look at it like I have The native of La- going to New York.” ers started getting national atten- everything I need right here.” Place, La., led his Riv- One day before fall tion, former Baylor All-American Since being at Baylor, Gath- erside High School signing day, Gathers Tweety Carter was making his ers has become a fan favorite for team to a state cham- Gathers rescinded his commit- presence known at Baylor. Carter his sheer effort. The sophomore pionship as a sopho- ment. And in came was a point guard who played un- has come off the bench providing more, while averaging Baylor. der Gathers’ high-school coach rebounds, energy and thunderous 19.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and The Bears had been on Gath- Tim Byrd. dunks. Whenever Baylor plays on 4.5 blocks per game on the way to ers’ radar since he was in middle “Tweety played a major fac- national television, which has been being named Most Outstanding school, including in eighth grade tor,” Gathers said. “He was from often since his arrival, it seems as Player. when he attended Baylor’s camp. the same area as I was and played though every announcer points Gathers was named Gatorade “Yeah, he was already a man- for the same coach. That kind of out how great of a football player Louisiana High School Player of child back then,” sophomore cen- played a factor in me coming out Gathers could be. But that does not the Year and the Louisiana Sports ter Isaiah Austin said. “Me and here for the first time.” faze Gathers. Writers named him Mr. Louisiana Rico actually said we were going to When scouting, Baylor’s staff “When I see myself in the mir- during both his junior and senior come to Baylor together in eighth looks for players who can thrive in ror, I just envision myself on the years of high school. His final year, grade here at the Baylor camp.” their system and on Baylor’s cam- court,” Gathers said. “At the end of Carlye Thornton | Lariat Photographer he averaged 22.0 points, 17.0 re- Austin exploded into a top five pus. They knew they had a stud in the day, I know what I really love to Sophomore forward Rico Gathers battles Kansas for a rebound on Feb. 4 bounds, 4.1 blocks, 2.1 assists and national prospect in the Dallas Gathers. do, and that’s play basketball.” at the Ferrell Center. Gathers is a fan favorite because of his toughness.

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