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FRIday, FEBRUARY 22, 2008 Debate heats up Austin Democratic candidates criticisms were reserved for the them. CNN senior political analyst Bill Bush administration. Obama The candidates found com- Schneider said, at what could be duked it out Thursday and Clinton were quick to point mon ground, though, on the need her “end game.” with no clear winner out contrasts between them- to open lines of communication Super delegate Senfronia selves and Bush, highlighting with Cuba and other countries Thompson, a Texas state repre- By Claire St. Amant diplomatic policies and immi- such as Iran and North Korea. sentative and pledged Clinton City editor gration reform. “I do think we should be supporter, said Clinton showed “The Bush administration has eliminating “significant improvement” from AUSTIN — In the lone debate done so much damage to Ameri- the (foreign) past debates. in the lone star state, democratic can foreign relations,” Obama policy of the “This time around she showed presidential candidates Sen. Hil- said, referencing Bush’s refusal Bush admin- a lot of passion,” Thompson said. lary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., to meet with leaders of America’s istration, “It was 180 degrees different and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., “enemies.” which has than her past performances.” chose to emphasize their simi- In one of the few contrasts been very narrowly defined, and In a turning point in the larities rather than their differ- of the debate, Clinton said she frankly against our interests, debate, CNN moderator John ences. would have preconditions in because we have failed to reach King, effectively called the can- The tone of the debate was order to meet with Raul Castro, out to countries,” Clinton said. didates out for such civility in Associated Press markedly amicable. Despite the proposed successor to Fidel Clinton spoke passionately the wake of a heated fight for the Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., looks on as Dem- weeks of critical comments from Castro in Cuba, while Obama and enthusiastically, not at all ocratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., responds to both candidates, the harshest said he would meet without appearing as a candidate, as Please see DEBATE, page 5 a question Thursday during a Democratic presidential debate in Austin. Professors may develop new test for blood-sugar By Shannon Daily Staff writer

Two Baylor researchers are literally bleeding for their work. The two men, Dr. Randall Jean, an associate professor, and Dr. Robert Marks, a distinguished professor, both in the department of electrical and computer engineering, are working to develop a non-invasive test for blood-sugar levels. But for now the technology is still at its early stages. To start off the test they’ve developed, the subject places David Poe/Lariat staff his or her thumb in a small sensor that emits electromag- Busting a move netic waves. Then, that elec- Jean KOT performs “From the Bayou to the Big Easy” Thursday as part of All-University Sing in Waco Hall. Sing performances are held at 6:30 p.m. today, Saturday and tromagnetic energy interacts Sunday, as well as Feb. 28 through March 1 in Waco Hall. For in-depth Sing coverage, see page 6. with the subject’s thumb, which changes the way the energy moves through the sensor. The machine then reads those changes in energy, which, if everything goes according to plan, eventually Bears need win against No. 22 K-State will lead to the subject being able to read his or her own sugar level. Saturday’s contest tape for the NCA A Tournament’s uted to us. You have to give the Reserve, Melanie McClung, a grad- selection committee. Absorbing teams we’re playing credit,” La., soph- uate student in bio-medical could sway decision a fifth straight loss could sink Drew said. “Early in the year omore engineering who is working for NCAA tournament Baylor’s once-lofty post-season some teams missed free throws, guard on the project, said right now Tweety selection committee hopes for good. they missed shots, and now Carter they’re taking actual glucose “It’s good to know the big we’re playing some teams that brings the levels using finger-prick tests By Will Parchman picture ... and the importance of are making free throws and ball up and trying to calibrate the Sports editor each game, but at the same time, making tough shots, so I think the court machine to get it to match the Marks every game — and right now it’s a two-way street.” during results. Men’s basketball head coach there’s only five of them left — The Bears’ resume was sullied the Bears They’re also working on developing a better sen- Scott Drew doesn’t have many they’re all huge,” Drew said. on the road Tuesday night in a Feb. 16 sor and a better machine to read the data, McClung answers for Baylor’s current That makes Baylor’s home heartbreaking 92-91 overtime loss to the said. slide, but he knows things have match-up with No. 22 Kansas loss to the University of Oklaho- University Both Jean and Marks have done the finger-prick to change — and fast. State University (18-7, 8-3) at 7 ma. Baylor mounted a 12-2 run of Texas tests on themselves multiple times. With Baylor falling quickly p.m. Saturday the most critical in the final minutes of regula- (82-77). The researchers have completed studies to show in the Big 12 standings — they of the season thus far. tion to even the game and send it that this works for a number of different people, now straddle the top and bot- A loss Saturday could sink into overtime. Leading by three Jean said. tom halves at No. 6 — Baylor’s the Bears deeper in the Big 12 with seven seconds left, Sooner “Now we need to verify that this’ll work for any- margin for error has been com- standings and loosen their grip guard Tony Crocker leaned into body,” he said. pletely eliminated. on a spot in the Big 12’s top six, an Aaron Bruce challenge, hit The latest test was administered to around 20 Sitting at 17-8 and 5-6 in the perceived cut-off point for the shot and his free throw and subjects and the results came out “very, very well,” the Big 12, every Baylor game the NCAA Tournament. Alex Song/ becomes a precious audition “Not all of that is just attrib- Please see K-STATE, page 7 Lariat staff Please see BLOOD, page 5

Coach Ken Carter Coach Carter: the use of knowledge is power speaks Thurs- his speech addressed to the 21st involved in life. He said every- down, they’re ten times more day on By Elizabeth Herring Annual Black Heritage Banquet one should be on a team that likely to come true,” Carter the fifth Reporter hosted by the Association of can keep everyone around them said. floor of Black Students. accountable. He also talked Carter grew up in a small Mis- Cashion “Let’s get ready to rumble!” The theme of Black Heritage about the importance of integ- sissippi town called McComb. Academ- the music cheered as Coach Month has been overcoming rity. He came from a poor family and ic Center. Ken Carter entered the banquet, obstacles. Houston junior Breia Houston senior Ashley Fran- grew up with only two sets of whistle blaring, on the fifth floor Fisher said she hopes that this cis said Coach Carter “exempli- clothes. of Cashion Academic Center. He event will help students gain fied overcoming obstacles” and He had to fight for everything threw prizes and gave high-fives some “insight into the impor- that is why ABS chose him as he wanted. He wrote down all to the audience. tance of celebrating Black Heri- their speaker. his goals and aspirations and he “I know what a lot of you are tage not only today, but all year He told the audience to write accomplished what he set out to Alex Song/ thinking: that’s not Samuel L. long.” down their future plans and Lariat staff Jackson” Carter said as he began Carter spoke about being goals. “When you write things Please see COACH, page 5

Inside the Texas Essential They want to teach an attenu- The Supreme Court ended inherently religious and there- goal is the same. After under- Knowledge and Skills science ated, scientifically flawed and this ruse in 1987 with Edwards fore unsuitable for the class- mining science in the schools, standards is a provision that troubled theory of evolution, v. Aguillard, which correctly room. This pressure spurred creationists will have no trouble requires students to “analyze, and they will try to sneak their point identified the religious nature of the growth of a new survival convincing people, “All that review, and critique scientific bogus objections and fabricat- Creation Science and its inher- strategy. stuff science can’t explain? God explanations, including hypoth- ed controversies into the cur- of view ent violation of the establish- Now, instead of teaching did it.” eses and theories, as to their riculum by hiding behind the ment clause. the Bible, science derived from And that’s the present danger strengths and weaknesses using “strengths and weaknesses” b y c o d y c o b b Around this time, a funny the Bible, or science compatible we face. The existing standards scientific evidence and informa- clause. thing happened. A manuscript only with the Bible or all the require students to analyze, tion.” To understand why they’re stitutional. In 1975, a similar called Biology and Origins same arguments with fancy new review and critique scientific Th i s e nt i re l y s e n s i ble re qu i re - using this approach, it’s useful ruling required “equal time” received a face-lift. Newly re- names, today’s creationists have explanations. ment is in danger from anti- to look at the history of cre- between evolution and creation- titled Of Pandas and People, the adopted a superficially reason- The current state board evolutionists on the Texas State ationism. ism in the classroom. To survive, pre-Edwards terminology of able position: teach the contro- wants to alter the state’s science Board of Education. Back in the early 20th cen- the creationists had to evolve: “intelligent creator” and “cre- versy. standards to allow non-scientif- Not content to keep their tury, creationists had an easier they stripped overt biblical ation” inside were replaced with Nothing has changed but the ic critiques of evolution into the faith and misgivings with sci- time arguing their case. Merely references from their writings, “intelligent agency” and “intelli- name. The paradigm of creation- classroom. ence to themselves, the creation- asserting the incompatibility of changed “God” to “Creator” and gent design,” leaving the context ism has been the same in every Their methods and motives ists in charge of Texas students’ science and a literal interpreta- rebranded themselves Creation unchanged. guise: evolution cannot possibly are clear. For Texas Christians education have adopted a new tion of the Bible was enough to Scientists. Their scientific con- This new species of cre- explain X, therefore (synonym who respect science and the strategy. What is their proposed keep Darwin out of the class- clusions preceded their biblical ationism was coined Intelligent for God) did it. constitution, now is the time to solution to eradicate evolution room. views so, they argued, Creation Design, but it suffered a humili- The ‘teach the controversy’ be outraged. from the classroom? More evo- In 1968, the Supreme Court Science can be taught in the ating defeat in 2005 when a fed- plan’s only novelty is the omis- Cody Cobb is a senior biochem- lution! Well, not exactly. ruled anti-evolution laws uncon- classroom. eral judge ruled the concept was sion of the final clause, but the istry major from Spring.

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Guns can aid campus safety licensees to carry their weapons Express News, concealed carry on school campuses and opti- Justin Ersch position in needing professors to on school premises. license holders in the state of mizing emergency response sys- Finance, Entrepreneurship & research in the subject they were I was shocked and saddened Opponents of such a plan say Texas are 14 times less likely tems could conceivably reduce Real Estate, 2008 hired for (the excuse claimed in when the news broke last week that more guns on campuses to commit a crime, a clip that the death toll, but like at North- the Dembski fiasco, which was that a shooter at Northern Illi- will inevitably lead to more vio- exceeds that law enforcement ern Illinois where a system had Evolution taught too often the most striking incidence of nois University had opened fire lence, but they are totally disre- officers. been implemented, it will not anti-intelligent design policy at and killed five innocent stu- garding the vital statistics that The most important view- deter a criminal from opening As a former biology major at Baylor), I’m a little confused as to dents before taking his own life. say otherwise. point to understand, however, is fire on innocent students. Baylor University, I was always a why a good Southern Baptist uni- The natural reaction should be Nine universities in the state that of the criminal. Laws clearly This is no doubt a contro- bit uneasy about the rampant evo- versity doesn’t seek out individu- to do something to make school of Utah and two other univer- don’t deter criminals because by versial issue, but when people lution taught in my classes. als specifically for the purpose of campuses safer. sities have allowed concealed their very nature they are law- stop allowing their emotions When anyone would bring researching intelligent design. While there have been many carry licensees to carry on cam- breakers. to make decisions for them and up a Christian point of view, it I would like to see Baylor’s different proposals made about pus for a combined 60 semes- The black market for guns is start looking at real statistics was generally met with a smile science departments contribute how to increase safety on school ters and no incidents of gun so prevalent in the United States and using logical reasoning, it and nod and a “yes, some people Christian thought to their disci- campuses, only one of them will violence, gun theft or any other that anyone could obtain a gun becomes clear that we need to think that,” but I had only one plines as other departments at be easy to implement, cost noth- gun-related crime have been and simply bypass every law allow these responsible citizens professor who actually presented Baylor have done. ing and make a huge impact: reported. pertaining to them. to do their part to make our a creationist view to the class. Helen Hurley allow concealed handgun According to the San Antonio Increasing law enforcement campuses safer. While I understand Baylor’s Alumna 2007

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By Stephen Jablonski cludes with the words “in the “The separation of church The Concert Jazz Ensemble Reporter year of our Lord, 1787.” He said and state is an important prin- will be putting on a concert he believes this is constitution- ciple in Baptist tradition. Some 7:30 p.m. Monday in Jones The separation of church and ally correct. emphasize that church should Concert Hall. The concert is state likely conjures notions “I’m wanting to argue that not dictate to state. I believe open to the public. For more of a secular government. Peter a faith-friendly government is that it is at least as important information call the School of A. Lillback, president and pro- permissible in light of our first that state not meddle in church Music at 710-3991. fessor of historical theology at amendment, even while I recog- life,” Bellinger said.“So for the Scholarship opportuni- Westminster Theological Semi- nize our constitution makes it health of both, separation of ties are now available for the nary, argues that this was not very clear that there should be church and state is essential.” 2008-2009 school year. Go to the intention of our forefathers. no test of religion for anyone Johnson said he hopes Baylor, the financial aid homepage at Lillback lectured February who fulfills an office,” Lillback as an educational institution, www.baylor.edu/finaid to look 21 at the SBC Theatre in the said. “And that’s the balance of a will hold more debates that will up available scholarships. Mayborn Museum, presented by true American pluralism.” cause people to think. the Baylor Institute for Studies Dr. Byron Johnson, co-direc- “We believe it’s the role of the The History Department will of Religion. Lillback addressed tor of the Institute for Studies of university to bring in scholars play host to Dr. Donald Wor- the false connotation behind Religion and professor of soci- from all kinds of persuasions ster at 3:30 p.m. today in 100 the phrase “separation of church ology, said this is not a lecture and let their voices be heard Morrison Hall as part of the and state,” as refined in his that has typically taken place at and then let people debate what Edmondson Historical Lecture book, “Wall of Misconception: Baylor. these scholars are saying,” John- series. He will give a lecture Does the Separation of Church “The lecture kind of runs son said. “It’s just the part of on “A Biographical Perspec- and State Mean the Separation counter to the conventional wis- being a great university.” tive on Environmental History.” of God and Government?” dom that has been apart of Baylor Lillback said he agrees with For more information contact “The problem is that phrase for many years,” Johnson said. the necessity of scholarly dis- the history department at 710- 2667. has been picked up and used “That doesn’t mean that many cussion. for constitutional interpretation people at Baylor would disagree. “We can test ideas to see if Mortar Board, a senior honor of the first amendment, (and) I think that many people would Christianity is a world view or society, is now accepting that our courts have started to agree with the content … but I do just a private faith. If it’s not a applications for the 2008-2009 describe the wall as a high and think that there will still be peo- world view, it will not be able to school year. Juniors with a min- impregnable wall,” Lillback said. ple at Baylor who won’t receive engage other philosophical posi- imum of 3.2 GPA are encour- “Instead of being a wall that sep- that content very well.” tions. If it can engage them and aged to apply. Applications are arates friends, it’s been made a Johnson said Baylor Univer- demonstrate a coherent, cohe- available at the Student Activi- wall of hostility.” sity has had “a very vocal his- sive claim to interpret reality Alex Song/Lariat staff ties office or online at www3. Lillback said that our found- tory of strict separation.” Dr. then you’re saying it is a philo- baylor.edu/MortarBoard. ing fathers did not envision a William H. Bellinger, chairman sophical model that belongs in Peter A. Lillback, president and professor of historical theology at Westminster secular government, and that and professor of the department a university; it takes on alternate Theological Seminary spoke Thursday evening about separation of church Deborah Williamson, a the Constitution itself con- of religion, upholds this history. perspective,” Lillback said. and state. soprano, will present a concert at 6 p.m. Monday at the Roxy Grove Hall. This event is free of charge and open to the public. Mayborn museum parking to accommodate students Student Activities will intro- duce Dr. Charles Marsh, pub- but it forces students to walk or James Nortey, chief justice of the my mom’s for the weekend,” allow for the use of paw prints lished author and director of By Sommer Ingram park a long distance away and supreme court. “It’s conceivable Pflugerville junior Laura Rivers as well. the Project on Lived Theology Staff writer then walk,” said Bush Prairie, that students would think they said. “I parked in visitors park- Student Senate also ap- at the University of Virginia, 7 Wash., junior Chase McVicker. can park there, because admin- ing because in her car, I thought proved the appointment of p.m. Tuesday in the Baines- The senate voted unani- “I think we could get more stu- istration hasn’t made the rules I technically was a visitor. I end- Houston freshman Jacob Von- Fentress room of the Bill mously to pass a parking reso- dents over there with student clear. This resolution would ed up getting and having to pay cannon to the external vice Daniels Student Center. The lution stating that there should parking spaces.” help fix that problem.” for a ticket because I didn’t have president’s cabinet at Thursday first 30 attendants will get free be a designated area for student Senate also passed a parking Upperclass students who live a decal. No one knows you even night’s meeting. books, and refreshments will parking at the Mayborn Muse- resolution regarding the visitor off campus often make this mis- need one because it’s not adver- Senate also unanimously be provided. um. parking lots and visitor decals take, reasoning that since they tised anywhere.” passed a support resolution for Currently, there are only on campus. live off campus and don’t have The support resolution would the student body of Northern CONTACT US spots for faculty and visitors. Since signs posted at visitor a student decal, the few times require that signs at the visitor Illinois University in the wake Some classes such as Environ- parking lots don’t mandate that they drive to campus they can parking locations indicate that a of the recent tragic events on mental Science require students a visitor decal is required, many be considered visitors. visitor parking decal is required their campus. to travel to the museum, and if students, and even visitors, park Even students who tempo- in order to park there. The resolution sent a mes- Editor 710-4099 Newsroom 710-1712 they drive then they get fined there thinking they don’t need a rarily have a different car are Senate passed a joint resolu- sage of encouragement and Sports 710-6357 for parking in the only spots decal and are ticketed. penalized for parking in visitor tion in which they recommend- support to the students and Entertainment 710-7228 available to them. “Every other type of parking parking lots without a decal. ed that fax machines be pro- faculty members there from the Advertising 710-3407 “People really push exhibits says that a decal is required, but “My car has a student decal vided for students’ use free of student body of Baylor Univer- that are over there on campus visitor’s parking does not,” said on it, but one time I borrowed charge, and that copy machines sity.

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issue, the candidates seemed Clinton supporter on the DEBATE from page 1 committed to focusing their COACH from page 1 street in Austin attention on the common goals democratic nomination. of the Democratic Party. do. CNN contributor and fre- The economy conundrum Carter oversaw the Rich- quent columnist Roland Martin was discussed at length, with mond (Calif.) High School Frances McNair called the first part of the debate Obama and Clinton both pledg- basketball program from 1997 San Marcos teacher “extremely slow,” but said it was ing they are the one to turn through 2002. He closed his clear that the moderators “want- it around and not Sen. John gym to his athletes when their What are ed some punch” in the conver- McCain, R-Arizona. grades were suffering even you most sation. “I think that I will be very though they were undefeated. interested “It really picked up steam comfortable and effective in tak- This choice made news and in hear- when she began to talk about ing on Sen. (John) McCain over a movie bearing his name and ing about his speeches and his words,” the fiscal irresponsibility of the starring Samuel L. Jackson in tonight? Martin said. “That was a very Republican Party that he’s been 2005. The envi- sharp exchange.” a part of,” Clinton said. Carter said students in ronment is In the past few weeks, the Obama said the war is funda- Richmond have a much higher very impor- Clinton campaign called atten- mentally at odds with repairing chance of going to jail than tant to me. I tion to Obama’s use of several the economy. they do of graduating high am an envi- sentences that are similar to “As John McCain says, he school. ronmental- McNair those of Deval Patrick, the gover- doesn’t really understand the Through his diligence he ist. nor of Massachusetts, an Obama economy t h at wel l,” Oba m a sa id. David Poe/Lariat staff has had all of the seniors on supporter and co-chairman of “It is clear from his embrace of his basketball teams graduate George Lopez answers questions Thursday regarding the Democratic debate How do you feel about Clinton’s his campaign. Clinton called George Bush’s policies that he held at the University of Texas - Austin. Lopez said he doesn’t believe (Sen. and go to college. ability to address environmen- the use of the words, “Change doesn’t, and that’s what I intend Clinton) did well enough in the debate to win over Texas. “You gotta be tough in this tal issues? you can Xerox,” which did not to change when I am president world,” Carter said. go over well with the crowd. of the United States of Ameri- He spoke on the importance If you look back on the 90’s, it was “I was sitting on the second ca.” “She may have done better Obama this week, said he of having the right informa- a good decade for clean air and row, and I heard hissing,” Mar- Although commentators in foreign policy,” Martin said. thought there was a winner. tion. With the right informa- clean water, and then the bush tin said. “Nearly the entire audi- stated earlier in the week that “But he got the better of her con- “It was mostly a respectful tion you can make a difference administration has been a disas- ence started hissing when she Clinton would have to make a cerning the speech comments. I debate,” Edwards said. “I think in your life, Carter said. ter with all (his) anti-environmental policies. I think she knows exactly made that comment.” strong showing in the debate didn’t see a homerun for either people saw two leaders that “Knowledge is not power, where we need to go with that. With the exception of a few to stay competitive, no one was candidate.” share many values, but I think t he use of k nowledge is power,” heated exchanges on health willing to say if she managed to State Representative Chet Senator Obama’s message about Carter said. care and the aforementioned do that decisively. Edwards D-Texas, who endorsed bringing change wins the day.” One other element Carter Obama supporter on the viewed as important to life is street in Austin the ability to laugh at your- self. from page 1 appropriate technology, Marks overall be a more sanitary way to their own kind of entrepreneur,” “We can’t be all serious all BLOOD said. This means that the tech- administer the test. Marks said. the time,” he said. Frank Lockwood nology is logical for the country While the two men work Professors create proposals Carter got the audience Lawyer from Hawaii Marks said. to have. within the same department, and base their research upon on their feet and participat- Marks said he is excited about For example, Marks said, it they focus on different areas of what they’re interested in. ing. When talking about What are working to get a low cost non- wouldn’t be logical for a third- the research. This is one area the two men our choices in life, he said to you most invasive technique for people world country to invest in a new “Randall’s a genius at micro- were both interested in, and their always choose experience over interested with diabetes to use. super computer. waves, and my specialty is tak- backgrounds just happened money. in hear- “It’s the whole idea that it “But this is something that ing data and squeezing informa- to compliment each other very Carter said you can always ing about tonight? affects and betters life in the could really make a difference,” tion out of it,” Marks said. well, Marks said. learn from experience, but world. It’s nice to be a part of Marks said. Marks and Jean or iginally met Right now Marks and Jean the money you hold onto will I think the something with an impact,” he He said he believes it would in 2003 during their new faculty are in the process of writing a always be money; it does not most impor- said. be very effective in third-world orientation and were discussing proposal for research funding change. tant issue in The researchers are trying to countries because it would cut research opportunities shortly from the National Institutes of He challenged the audience the debate keep with the idea of developing back on the use of needles, and thereafter, Marks said. Health, which would help move to reach their full potential is campaign “At Baylor each professor is their research to the next level. and not complain all the time. f i n a n c e Lockwood Godspeed by Ben Humeniuk “I can’t stand them nag- reform. gers,” Carter said. He said many people are too How do you feel about Obama’s scared to reach their poten- ability to address campaign tial: “We all have fears, but let finance reform? someone else tell you no.” Everyone is born with two The fact that he hasn’t taken any fears, he said, “falling and loud money from special interest groups noises.” The rest are learned. or lobbyists is huge. That’s never He told the audience a been done before. He’s done it, and he’s raised more money than secret they should know about Hillary. He’s created a movement life: “This thing we call life ... that’s bigger than Hillary’s. you better live it because you can’t get out alive.”

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Forget to order your Round Up? It’s not too late! Sign up at your portrait sitting or e-mail us at [email protected] with your Baylor ID number. Books are $60 and will be charged to your Baylor account. 6 The Baylor Lariat arts & entertainment Friday, February 22, 2008 How SING acts stack up How SING acts stack up ΦΓΔ ΧΩ ΔΔΔChristmas came twice this year for the Tri This co-ed group pulled out all the The Fiji's dove into their perfor- Chi O's taught us how to do "Trespassin'" Delta women as they presented a colorful stops when they sailed into port and mance of "In Our Yellow Submarine," and the glam way, with red sparkles and frilly creation called "'Twas the Day After Christ- ΚΚΓ/ΚΣwent out "On the Town" with this swingin' surfaced with a splash. The originality and frocks, of course. Though the theme was mas." Energetic elves filled the stage with act. The '30s-inspired theme could've been enthusiasm was engaging and entertaining, misleading, the barn dance that followed sound and even brought Santa and the rein- cliché, but originality, liveliness and polished to say the least. While other sets were sub- showcased skillful soloists and an impres- deer along. Loud and proud, from their great moves gave it a new spin. With the energy par, this one was just a sub — complete with sive fiddler as they danced the "Cotton-Eyed a cappella start to their flashy costumes, the levels through the roof, they nailed every periscope, singing sea men and a surprise Joe." Though they weren't truly trespassin', Tri Deltas made our nice list this year. step and solo. The women were flappers, guest. They even paid homage to The Little they sure knew how to ride the "Sin Wagon." while the men literally flipped and gave the Mermaid with a rendition of "Under the Sea." audience an infectious, truly entertaining No sea-sickness with this act, but your stom- ATΩ experience. ach might ache from laughter. ATO showed a new kind of hospitality with They may not have been in Moody, but there "Be Our Guest," a fun act set in a hotel ΠΒΦwas some "Mischief in the Library," when lobby with the most enthusiastic bell boys Pi Phi took the stage. With giant books as you'll ever see. The energy stayed high even props, they proceeded to disregard quiet as they sang "going down ..." for a creative Pizzazz fills performances, hours, as well as their theme as they sang rendition of "Love in an Elevator." Don't check "Let's Dance On." The overall energy was your luggage at this hotel though, because high and the book nerds brought some it's likely to get thrown around a bit. as groups step up the game much-needed humor to a dull subject. How SING acts stack up SA By Amanda Robison and Bethany Poller mention hilarious) elements Sing has seen in The women of A-Chi-O took the audience Entertainment editor and Assistant city editor Though most would consider explorers and ΑΧΩ a while. The acts that seemed to be the most natives anything but "A Perfect Match," Sing back to a familiar place with "Of Thee I Sing" appealing were from groups who thought ... but maybe a little too familiar. The banjo Alliance brought the two together in their duel and funny contests at the 4th of July The Spring 2008 All-Univer- outside the box and made the acts their act, complete with spear-carrying savages, extravaganza added some spice to the cook- sity Sing performances kicked own. The Tri Delta elves' spirit and pilgrims in short skirts and a giant totem pole. out as they rehashed American anthems. off last night in Waco Hall, KOT's country dance moves were High energy and Disney songs made the per- And though the singing and dancing were and we've got the play-by- excellent, and the Zetas hit the formance fun to watch, but the lack of variety nice, the patriotic theme is a little tired. play in case you missed road and rocked the house. left the audience wanting a new discovery. it. And it will come as Our only complaint no surprise that would be that some two groups who groups' titles sounded KΩΤ placed in the promising, they KOT broke it down in "From the Bayou to top three in last proved to be mis- The Zetas caused a traffic jam while the Big Easy," with a perfectly synchronized year's Sing are our leading when ZTA"Rockin' Down the Highway" in creative routine, chock-full of energy and smooth pick for 2008's best groups strayed cardboard cars and colorful costumes. Cab- Southern charm. The smoky start and stun- all-around act. Though from the themes bies, truckers and grannies battled it out for ning backdrop set the stage for an impressive the right of way while dancing, singing and there was some stiff com- and left audiences dodging human cones. The songs were right performance and the most manly jazz hands petition, we think Kappa a little confused. we've seen yet. From country bumpkins to on track until they hit a bump in the road with Kappa Gamma and Kappa Performers gave it "Hit Me Baby, One More Time." blues crooners, KOT hit all the right notes. Sigma's joint act, "On The their all, however, Town," deserves the big and made the acts prize, epitomizing every- fun to watch. thing Sing stands for: fun, Overall, the Sing ΣAE The so-called "Blues Sisters" brought a unity and pure entertain- performances this year It may seem a little desperate to give the KAΘpeppy performance to the "Theta's Blues ment. Phi Gamma Delta's "In will not disappoint, so pizza delivery guy a solo, but for SAE, "Sat- House" as the women touted neon outfits Our Yellow Submarine," will don't forget to pick up urday Night's Alright" when you've got a and tried to gain access to a Chicago-style surely be a crowd favorite tickets in the Bill Dan- hoppin' party with penguins, white rappers blues club. The style, smiles and signature with some of the most iel Student Center and a gorilla who can do the worm. There blues shades were a nice touch, but the only creative (not to before it's too late. seemed to be no strangers at this Animal group singing any blues was the audience House-style party, but the banana did seem after the theme apparently got thrown by the a little out of place. wayside. ΦΚΧ Tap-dancing inmates took the stage in Phi KXA spent "A Night on the Wild Side" — in Chi's "Ain't No Chain" and through their KXAthe jungle, actually. The set brought a little cells proved "you're never gonna break (their) bit of the Amazon to Waco Hall as tigers and faith." The striped prison garb added unifor- leopards and birds (oh my!) tried to shake mity to their dancing, and bars didn't stifle the nerves and shake some tail feathers. The the soloists. They rocked the cell block, but glow-in-the-dark gloves provided a unique the monotony of prison life seemed to show spark to the performance as seemingly sweet through in the routine's lack of variety. sorority girls turned into scary predators. ΣΧ AΔΠWith a unique concept and great set, ADPi Sigma Chi reflected on days gone by, with an had potential to show the audience a good overused theme and an underplanned rou- time, but instead had them checking their tine, "Break on Through." Donning tie-dyed watches. The theme, "Racing with the T-shirts and protest posters, they sang some Clock," got confusing and the multitude of classic songs and even had a nice Johnny clocks drowned out the actual performance. Cash tribute. But the absence of passion and The soloists were nice and we enjoyed the preparation was obvious as their final soloist clock mice, but not enough to save ADPi. was a chicken ... literally.

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David Poe/Lariat staff Photo illustration by Luis Noble Shreveport, La. senior Rebecca Lilley performs as one of Santa's helpers in Tri Delta's "Twas the Day After Christmas."

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By Justin Baer fact that the Cyclones average very well without the ball, so Sports writer 9,144 fans per game, second in it’s just not on-the-ball stuff. We the Big 12 Conference, to the can’t get in a half-court game With only four games left in equation and the Lady Bears with them; they are very good at the regular season, every game have another overwhelming executing things.” has monumental meaning for challenge waiting for them at Iowa State has had a roller- the Lady Bears. the Hilton Coliseum. coaster of a season that features Baylor is tied with Kansas “It’s always hard to play on key wins at the University of State University for first place in the road. Especially with the fan Colorado and at Oklahoma the Big 12 after the University of support they have, it’s kind of State. However, the Cyclones Oklahoma Sooners handed the like ours,” said Jonesboro, Ark., also have vivid memories of Wildcats a 68-65 loss Wednes- junior Rachel Allison. “It’s just losses like an 80-49 blowout at day night. hard to play out there with the Kansas State and its most recent But the Lady Bears still have band and their student section loss, a 60-46 defeat to Texas a date with No. 15 Oklahoma into it in the back of your ear.” A&M University. State University and an away The game features the two But as Mulkey said, Baylor game slated with Texas A&M reigning Big 12 Conference has to prepare for the best the University. players of the week in Jessica Cyclones have to offer. Although In a similar predicament Morrow and Kelsey Bolte. Mor- on paper the Lady Bears should from last season, the task is row averaged 19.5 points and defeat a team like the Cyclones, clearly defined. Win the rest of seven rebounds last week in a an upset in conference play is the games and clinch the confer- loss against the Longhorns and not a rare occurrence, especial- ence title. Lose a game and there the 79-59 victory over the Soon- ly since Iowa State has already are three teams in the mix who ers. accomplished the feat this sea- are just as eager for a champion- Meanwhile, Bolte, a fresh- son. ship. man, averages 10.3 points per “When you go to Oklahoma Coming off of its largest mar- game and 5.4 rebounds per game State and win on the road, some- gin of victory over a top-10 team on a Cyclone team that leads the thing we certainly weren’t able in school history, No. 9 Baylor Big 12 in 3-point shooting. to do, you’re doing something (23-2, 10-2) will now travel to “You got to be out there mak- right,” Mulkey said. Ames, Iowa, as it takes on the ing them drive to beat you,” Tip-off for Saturday’s game is Luis Noble/Lariat staff Iowa State University Cyclones. head coach Kim Mulkey said. scheduled for 11 a.m. and will Baylor has lost its previous “You can’t give them open looks be televised nationally on Fox Senior guard Angela Tisdale outplays player of the University of Oklahoma Sunday at the Ferrell Center. Baylor won, two games on the road. Add the on the perimeter. They move Sports Net. 79-59.

K-STATE from page 1 Men’s golf team claims Rice Intercollegiate title put the Sooners up one. Curtis Jerrells drew a foul on the other end but missed both of his free By Brian Bateman phis 887. Eight other schools said Tuesday. “There was a lit- “He’s got a tendency to build It was the second tournament throws, sending the Oklahoma Sports writer competed, including Rice Uni- tle bit of pressure since all the a good shot, as of late, and then victory of the year for the Bears, crowd into a frenzy and allowing versity, who finished No. 8, and scores were counted, but we he’s found a way to let it get away who look to create a streak in the Sooners to walk away with a After winning the Rice Inter- the University of Nebraska, who played well.” from him,” Priest said. Houston-area competitions. The crucial win. collegiate Invitational, the Baylor came in No. 11. The Bears played with just But Allcorn was able to come Bears will return to Houston for For Baylor, it was back to the men’s golf team is preparing for Baylor held a three-shot lead four players due to Jacksboro back. the All-American Golf Classic drawing board after collecting its a mid-week tournament. going into the final round over sophomore Colton Williams’ “It’s good to start off a sea- Monday and Tuesday in Spring. sixth loss in seven games. “You know, tournaments are the University of Memphis, but withdrawal to attend a funeral. son with a win, especially being The tournament field hasn’t The team has continually hard to win,” head coach Greg the University of California at Baylor scored just a 282 in down a man,” Allcorn said. “All been announced, but Baylor touted its lack of focus as a key Priest said. “I think it’s definite- Davis flipped positions with the the first round, the best start in our scores counted, which made will need to make adjustments to the month-long slide, and it ly good to get a win, that’s your Tigers, finishing just two shots the tournament’s history. us play harder.” no matter why they are playing, was ultimately that lapse in focus goal.” behind the Bears. “That first round Bill (All- Austin sophomore Jeff Ger- Priest said. Tuesday that handed Oklahoma The Bears scored 878 points Bill Allcorn, an Abilene junior, corn) played, he shot a 70,” lich noticed part of his game “This team is a pretty resil- a win. to lead the field, with University tied with senior teammate Wes Priest said. improved since the fall. ient team,” Priest said. “We’ve “It’s going to be tough, but of California at Davis at 880, Williams for No 12 overall. But Allcorn, who has strug- “My decision making has continued to make mistakes, but we’ve got five games left,” Jerrells the University of the Pacific at “I thought that our guys han- gled with consistency, had trou- improved,” he said. “I’ve been we have found a way to bounce said. “And if we continue on our 884 and the University of Mem- dled themselves well,” Priest ble in the later rounds. more consistent.” back.” one-game season and take care of those five games, we should put ourselves in pretty decent shape.” 2012: Baylor vs. Notre Dame scheduled at Superdome The Wildcats are led by all- world forward Michael Beasley. The 6-foot-9 freshman is averag- By Joe Holloway than 80,000 fans on the road, Arlington. But due to changes that people can make the trip “Having a chance to play a pro- ing league-leading numbers in Reporter Baylor lost 3-27. in Big 12 television contracts, it fairly easy,” Howell said. “Every- gram like that and being in a rebounds and points per game Now it looks like the Bears will now be played in the Loui- body that I’ve talked to seems location that will give our fans and is an early consensus pick The last time Baylor’s foot- will get a chance to go another siana Superdome and broadcast to like it.” a chance to enjoy that game and for Conference Player of the ball team played the University round with the Fighting Irish. on NBC. The Superdome, and the city be a part of that event is great.” Year. A comparable freshman, of Notre Dame, Bill Clinton was But, since the game is scheduled “I think it’s a good move,” of New Orleans itself, are cer- Though 2012 seems like a Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin in the midst of the Lewinsky for 2012, it will be up to future said Jason Howell, publisher tainly iconic images. Howell long time away, it’s far from destroyed Baylor for 46 points scandal, John Glenn was orbit- players to win the bout. for SicEmSports.com. “As far as added that he thought the trip unusual to schedule games that and 30 rebounds in two games ing the Earth as the oldest per- Nevertheless, anticipation for recruiting, Baylor’s been want- could provide those who choose far in advance. against the Bears this year. The son ever in space, and America the game has many people buzz- ing to get more into Louisiana to make it with a nice little vaca- “We just scheduled one for good news is that Baylor’s already had just enjoyed watching Mark ing, especially from a recruiting and they lost out on a couple of tion. 2016,” McCaw said. faced him twice and Drew said McGuire and Sammy Sosa slug perspective. guys from there this year.” “It should provide a good But even with games of such a that should aid Baylor’s defensive out a record-breaking summer “It will give us national About an eight to nine hour atmosphere,” he said. “I think high caliber lurking in the years game plan against Beasley. in pursuit of Roger Maris’ single exposure,” athletic director drive from Waco, the Super- it’ll be a good deal for every- ahead, Baylor still has plenty of The bad news? Beasley is an season home-run record. Ian McCaw said. “It will really dome is certainly a longer drive body.” football to be played in the com- improved version of Griffin, and It was 1998. The Bears, led help us from a recruiting stand- for Baylor fans than Arlington McCaw seemed excited by ing season and no one knows he’s coming off his eighth weekly by head coach Dave Roberts, point.” would have been. However, a the prospect of taking on the that more than McCaw. Big 12 award. were unranked and outmatched Originally the game was sup- good turnout is still anticipat- Irish in the Big Easy. “We’re spending most of our “The only thing you can say against the No. 16 team in the posed to be played in the Dal- ed. “New Orleans just seemed time getting ready for 2008,” he about him is he’s the No. 1 pick nation. Playing in front of more las Cowboys’ new stadium in “It’s close enough to Texas like a natural location,” he said. said. in the (NBA) Draft,” Drew said. “There’s not many weaknesses in his game. He can do about every- Duke lacrosse players sue school, city for emotional distress thing.”

By Mike Baker credited rape case against three vate university of implying the fered abuse and harassment on ton, D.C. The Associated Press of their teammates. highly ranked team was guilty campus. The lawsuit also accuses for- Woods and The lawsuit accuses Duke by canceling its season after the "This lawsuit is born out of mer Durham County District RALEIGH, N.C. — More than University, the City of Durham rape allegation surfaced. Duke and Durham's sustained Attorney Mike Nifong and his three dozen current and former and several school and police It also accuses Duke of ignor- wrongdoing and callous con- investigators of hiding and fab- Stricker Duke lacrosse players filed a officials of fraud, abuse and ing, suppressing and discredit- duct against the players," lead ricating evidence and argues lawsuit Thursday claiming they breach of duty for supporting ing evidence that proved the attorney Chuck Cooper said that the city of Durham should suffered emotional distress dur- the prosecution of the case. players innocent, and of idly while announcing the lawsuit at be held accountable for Nifong's advance ing the furor over the now-dis- The lawsuit accuses the pri- standing by while players suf- a news conference in Washing- actions.

The Associated Press MARANA, Ariz. — Tiger THIS WEEKEND IN BAYLOR ATHLETICS Woods barely broke a sweat. Steve Stricker went into overtime for the second straight day. They had only one thing in common Thursday in the Accenture BASKETBALL WOMEN’S Match Play Championship, which ultimately was all that TENNIS mattered. #24 Both are still playing. vs. One day after a stunning comeback to survive the open- vs. # ing round, Woods built a quick 15 lead against Arron Oberholser Saturday and never gave him much hope in a 3-and-2 victory. Saturday at 7:00 p.m. vs. 11:00 a.m. The thrills belonged to Steve Stricker, who made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 19th hole to extend the match, then beat Presidents Cup teammate Hunt- er Mahan with a birdie putt just BASEBALL inside 50 feet. It was the second straight day Stricker won in 20 EQUESTRIAN OPENING WEEKEND! holes. MEN’S TENNIS It was the second straight year that Phil Mickelson was given a FRIDAY Friday at 6:30 p.m. long weekend off. Fresh of a vic- Baylor vs. Kansas State tory at Riviera, he couldn't make Saturday at 3:00 p.m. vs. enough birdies to keep up with Stuart Appleby, who couldn't Sunday at 3:00 p.m. miss. SATURDAY Baylor vs. Purdue Sunday at 2:00 p.m. 8 The Baylor Lariat sports Friday, February 22, 2008

Stepping Key starters Name: Kendal Volz up to the Position: SP Height: 6’ 4” Weight: 228 lbs. Hometown: Bulvedere Classification: SO plate SOs: 65 ERA: 5.2

By Brian Bateman . Sports writer Volz

dler, Ariz., freshman Landis Ware, could have As February draws to a trouble filling his offensive production during Name: Nick that time. close, the Baylor baseball McGregor sophomore Dustin Dickerson Cassavechia will guard first and Virginia Beach, Va., junior Position: CP team winds up for a long Beamer Weems will handle shortstop duties. Height: 6’ Baseball America named Weems the top defend- Weight: 183 lbs. season — one the Bears hope er in the nation, and the Wallace Award, for the Hometown: Dallas nation’s top college player, added him to the Classification: SR leads them to Omaha. preseason watch list. “It’s always an honor to get preseason SOs: 72 Last year’s young squad took half of awards, but it doesn’t mean anything to the ERA: 3.1 the season to gel, but ended the year by team,” Weems said. Cassavechia making the Big 12 championship game. At catcher, the Bears will miss Matt Czim- Their 35-27 record earned an NCAA skey’s team-leading .362 RBI, as well as his tournament berth in Houston, where leadership. Glime spent time in 19 games last Texas Christian University elimi- spring, including three starts, but he realizes nated the Bears, 10-5. he has a hole to fill. This season, the Bears expect “(Czimskey) was definitely a big player on Name: Beemer Weems much better. our team, so I’ve got some big shoes to fill,” Position: SS “We’ve got a lot of talented play- Glime said. “I think (catcher) is really impor- Height: 5’ 10” ers,” head coach Steve Smith said. tant as a leadership role.” Weight: 176 lbs. “I don’t remember a year where Glime will be giving signals to the mound, Hometown: Virginia the players are this far along.” where the Bears are stacked with talent. Volz Beach, Va. Part of that improvement returns with Van sophomore Wade Mackey, comes from the extra weeks in Castroville sophomore Willie Kempf and Mes- Classification: JR the new season format. In an quite senior Randall Linebaugh behind him. HR: 9 effort to cancel out poor weather Added to the mix is senior closer Nick Cassev- RBI: 59 in the North, the first day of echia and redshirt-freshman Shawn Tolleson, Weems practice is capped on Feb. 1, and who give the Bears what Smith calls “one of his the first official game can be no deepest (bullpens) ever.” sooner than Feb. 22. Volz struck out 65 batters last season in 68 But the extra time has given the innings, but managed just a 5.16 ERA. Cassev- Bears a chance to practice. echia, Baylor’s other Wallace Award watch list “We got a couple more inter-squad member, had 72 and a 3.12 ERA and 11 saves. Name: Aaron Miller games in, so that’s going to help us,” Bul- “I think all of us just matured and got better Position: RF verde sophomore pitcher Kendal Volz said. this fall,” Volz said. “We got a lot of confidence. Height: 6’ 3” Eleven more, to be exact. There are a lot of quality pitchers.” “We’re tired of beating up on each other,” Tolleson, who underwent Tommy John Weight: 210 lbs. Aurora, Colo., sophomore catcher Gregg Glime surgery after an injury in 2006, will likely Hometown: said. make his first collegiate start this weekend. A Channelview In the infield, the Bears return every starter member of the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class in Classification: SO save one from last year. However, Raynor 2006, he plans to work his way into the week- HR: 4 Campbell and Shaver Hansen switched posi- end rotation. tions at second and third base, a move better “It’s taking me a long time to get back, but RBI: 35 fitted to their talents, Smith said. I’m ready to pitch,” Tolleson said. “We’ve got a Miller “All of the infielders are shortstops,” he said. lot of good pitchers out there, and I’m going to “When they all came in as freshmen, we were try and compete for a starting position.” just trying to figure out where to put them. In the outfield, the Bears lost a quality Raynor wound up at third, Shaver at second. I player in center fielder Chase Gerdes, but Sugar Name: Ben Booker didn’t want to start shuffling them around dur- Land senior Paul Miles has experience – and ing the year.” speed. Lorena junior Ben Booker will work in Position: F Several costly errors at second base and a left field, while Channelview sophomore Aaron Height: 6’ 3” more natural fit at third brought Hansen to the Miller will return from a broken arm to play in Weight: 197 lbs. hot corner. right. Hometown: Lorena “The key to all of this is Shaver,” Smith said. Last year the Bears finished sixth in the Big Classification: JR “Third base is the toughest base to play. Not 12 conference, but Baylor expects to end much HR: 2 every shortstop can play up and still get to the higher. Baseball America ranked the Bears No. ball.” 15 in the nation, and the coaches picked Baylor RBI: 32 While Hansen holds down third, Campbell to finish third in conference. will hold down the bench. Undergoing surgery “There are some good teams in the confer- Booker on his thumb, Campbell’s injury will keep him ence, but I’d like to finish higher,” Weems said. out for six or seven weeks. Some of those teams include No. 16 University “The injury’s the only real disappointment of Texas, No. 6 University of Missouri and No. that’s been going on for the past few weeks,” 21 Texas A&M University. All will prove diffi- Smith said. “I guess if you’re going to have cult for the Bears throughout the season. Name: Raynor Campbell File photo something like that happen, it’s better to hap- Baylor will begin out-of-conference play Position: 2B pen at the beginning of the year.” today when Purdue comes to the Baylor Ball- Height: 5’ 10” Campbell was placed on the Louisville Slug- park. It will give the Bears a chance to finally Weight: 182 lbs. ger Freshman All-America team for his .474 get out and play. Hometown: Katy slugging percentage and .321 batting average. “It’s a lot different for us pitchers when the The injury won’t cause much of a drop-off on stands are full and there’s a man in the box,” Classification: SO the defensive end, but his replacement, Chan- Volz said. HR: 5 RBI: 29

Campbell Big 12 Predictions

Texas — Year in, year out, the Longhorns compete for a Big 12 title. This season will be no different. Nebraska — Graduation took a bite out of the Huskers, leaving the team young but talented. 1. One of the top offenses in the nation last year, Texas compiled 6.5 runs per game, which isn’t hard when Nebraska lost Andrew Brown, who was the offensive slugger. They will have to find a bat to five players ended the season with better than a .300 batting average. For Texas to make the College 6. make noise in the conference. In the circle, righty Johnny Dorn will have to make up for the World Series, the pitching will have to step up, which allowed 4.9 runs per game last year. Tomball outfielder loss of Luke Wertz and Matt Foust. His 10-3 record will help ease that transition. The Huskers are Kyle Russell, Rockwall catcher Preston Clark and Round Rock outfielder Jordan Danks should set the mark to beat for the Big 12. Texas is the preseason favorite, but baseball is known for upsets. The Longhorns’ April 11 weekend series at Missouri talented enough to jump on unsuspecting teams and pull an upset or two, but don’t expect Nebraska and the State Farm Lone Star Showdown in May will be essential. to boast a Big 12 championship. Missouri — Missouri’s rise has come suddenly and unexpectedly: 2007 was the first year the Tigers posted less than 20 losses since 1999. But the Tigers aren’t content with just a 19-8 conference Kansas State — The Wildcats finished No. 7 in the Big 12 but failed to post double-digit 2. record; they are aiming for a College World Series appearance — and rightfully so. The Tigers will 7. numbers in the win column. But things might change this spring. Pitcher Daniel Edwards have to replace three infielders, especially Brock Bond, who left for the MLB draft. On the pitcher’s mound the returns, collecting 11 saves and keeping opponents to just a 1.73 batting average last year. Tigers have one of the best arms in the nation. Aaron Crow pitched in 117 and two-thirds innings, struck out 90 On offense, Tomball outfielder Byron Wiley returns with a .366 batting average, a .494 on base per- batters and pitched two complete games. Mark your calendars for the weekend of April 11, when the Tigers go head-to-head centage and converting 14 of 15 steals. Kansas State should compete with the pack, but shouldn’t against the Longhorns at Taylor Stadium for what might determine the regular season title. rise or fall too far from No. 5. Baylor — Eight underclassmen starters return from a 35-27 season, and with them they bring another Oklahoma State — A senior-laden 2007 team gave Cowboy fans a strong 42-21 showing, but year of experience. A solid infield returns, featuring both Katy sophomore Raynor Campbell and junior unfortunately students eventually graduate. What is left is anyone’s guess. Seven of nine starters 3. Beamer Weems, who led the team with 47 RBIs. Strong pitching will work wonders for the Bears, as 8. are gone from the field, and the veteran pitching left with them. First baseman Rebel Ridling and closer Nick Cassavechia, who had 11 saves and 72 strikeouts in just 52 innings, returns with extra strength Jordy Mercer will have to lead the ‘Pokes if they want to compete in the Big 12. Mercer’s role will in front of him. If the Bears hope to push for the title, they will have to have consistent play from underclass- have to extend to the mound. Establishing himself as the club’s best closer, he will be called upon often to men. Pitching will carry the Bears through their out-of-conference schedule, but the Big 12 will cause problems if the Bears finish off opponents. Andrew Oliver and Aerick Taylor will have to mature quickly. Look for the Cowboys to struggle. finish much lower than last season’s 16-11 conference record. Texas A&M — 13-13 in conference play doesn’t usually equate with success the following year, but Texas Tech — Last season is one the Red Raiders would like to forget, ending the season dead 4. the Aggies look to change that assumption. A veteran group returns with nine players batting over last of the 10 teams playing baseball in the Big 12. Fortunately, there isn’t anywhere to go but up. .300, including senior infielder Blake Stouffer, who amassed 85 RBIs and a .668 slugging percent- 9. With a revamped coaching staff and FieldTurf installed at Dan Law field, Lubbock might be in store age on 102 hits. While the hot bats will carry over into 2008, a rotation on the mound could cause internal for a competitive squad. For the Red Raiders to become competitive with the middle of the pack, incoming trouble. Texas A&M lost Kyle Nicholson and David Newmann to graduation. Each logged more than 100 transfers and freshmen will have to make their presence felt, as well as turning a 4-13 road record on its head. innings on the field. While several good pitchers remain, the bullpen will be the question mark on the sea- The Raiders will probably rise a few slots, but it’s not something to get your guns up for. son. If the Aggies can solidify a weekend rotation, they will be in place to battle for the conference championship. Kansas — The Jayhawks came within one game of .500, going 28-30 last year, thanks Oklahoma — Oklahoma is possibly the youngest team this year. Four of the top five offensive threats in part to redshirt-senior outfielder John Allman’s performance last year. Kansas returns 5. have graduated, as well as two important pitchers. But what does remain is a strong crew returning 10. from an 11-16 season. Infielder Aaron Baker leads the returning squad with 50 RBIs. Oklahoma will most of 2007’s starters, but holes in the infield will probably make their presence felt have to find solid pitching if it wants to compete for the title, but competition for second or third is well within early. The Jayhawk faithful will hope for a stronger bullpen, which averaged only a 4.47 ERA. If the Sooners’ grasp. that doesn’t improve, Kansas will have to attend to business at the plate. Don’t expect much from the depleted Jayhawks but a few, scattered “Rock Chalk, Jayhawk” cheers.