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Friday, October 17, 2008 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 115, Issue 41 University Former South investigates African defaced CWs president to speak By Josh Veazey Staff Reporter By Christy Roach Staff Reporter The University of Alabama Police Department is currently investigating the vandalism of copies of The Crimson White F.W. de Klerk, former Tuesday morning. If the person responsible is a student, UA South African president and officials said, he or she will be referred to the Office of Student Nobel Peace Prize winner, Judicial Affairs. will lecture today in Sellers About 200 copies of The CW were vandalized in three differ- Auditorium at the Bryant- ent stands in Mary Burke Hall. The newspaper’s leading head- Denny Conference Center for line, “Obama fans rally at Gorgas,” was changed with a pen to the 2008 Frank A. Nix lecture read, “Obama fags rally at Gorgas.” on ethical leadership present- Alicia Browne, associate director for assignments, infor- mation and communication for Housing and Residential ed by the Blackburn Institute. De Klerk will present his See VANDALISM, page 5 speech, titled “Bridging the Gap: Globalization without Isolation.” While he was president, Klerk played a major role in CW | RF Rains the dismantling of apartheid Student bike in South Africa and in instigat- The audience spilled over onto the stage and into the aisles as Princeton professor Cornell West speaks at Morgan Auditorium following a campiagn distributing free ing its first completely demo- copies of his book “Democracy Matters.” cratic constitution in 1993, according to the Blackburn rider hit by car Institute’s Web site. Kendra Key, a junior Blackburn fellow majoring in political science, said the Packed House Blackburn Institute works to By Drew Taylor “I get excited when I see black elegance give students the opportunity Senior Staff Reporter at that high of the level,” West said. to meet and ask leaders from The majority of the lecture was focused around the world questions. around the impact of the individual on “He is a premiere leader of West fi lls Morgan American society, and how important it is South Africa and regarded as to examine one’s own role in it. Indifference one of the few to end apart- to capacity should not be tolerated in this regard, West heid,” Key said. said. Key said he also aided the Cornel West, widely considered one of the “There’s a real chance that the American release of Nelson Mandela. country’s top public intellectuals, spoke on empire is on the decline,” West said. “We In 1982, de Klerk became act- live in times where we have to be willing the idea of originality in uncertain times at ing state president following to muster the courage to think critically his talk Thursday at Morgan Auditorium. the resignation of P.W. Botha. around ourselves and the world.” CW | Matt Abbey People from a variety of backgrounds De Klerk served as state pres- packed into the auditorium to hear West, One specific point West delved into was A student riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle at the that of the body, which he explained is a ident from 1989 to 1994 when intersection of University Boulevard and Colonial Drive with many forced to take a seat on the stage Nelson Mandela was elected while West addressed the audience in front Latin term for “burying.” In this context, around 3 p.m. Thursday. as state president. of and behind him. A number of people who West enforced the principle that there came to watch the talk were turned away as are some ideologies society must bury to In 1993, de Klerk and Nelson the intersection on her bicy- Morgan Auditorium had filled to its capac- cause intellectual growth to one’s purpose. Mandela both received the Student taken cle when she was struck by a ity. Regardless of age, race, background or sex- Nobel Peace Prize for their vehicle traveling west. Charles Ray Nash, vice chancellor for ual orientation, this idea of burial applies to work in abolishing apartheid to hospital The student was taken to academic affairs of the UA System, opened everyone, West said. in South Africa. DCH Regional Medical Center the night by telling how much he admires “We have to be willing to come to terms De Klerk established the By Brett Bralley by ambulance, Andreen said. West and the words he uses to bring people with question of what it means to be human F.W. de Klerk Foundation News Editor Joanna Ryan, a senior together. in these precarious times,” West said. in 1999 to advocate peace in In this, the real content of his lecture majoring in public relations, “As I prepared for this, I remembered that diverse societies like South A student riding a bicycle said she saw the accident but began with West detailing how the individ- statement he made, saying, ‘You can’t lead Africa. He also established the was struck by a vehicle at was not sure what color the ual must put to death certain ideas and phi- the people if you don’t love the people,’” Global Leadership Foundation the intersection of University traffic light was. Nash said. losophies that cause no personal or intellec- Boulevard and Colonial Drive “[The bicyclist] was going tual growth. West put this responsibility on in 2004 that offers advice to Before West had uttered a word of the leaders to promote democrat- outside Reese Phifer Hall towards sorority row, and the lecture, he was already given a standing the country as well, saying no democracy ic solutions to national chal- Thursday just after 3 p.m. lady [in the vehicle] hit her ovation, a small sample of the praise and can fully flourish if some are not willing to lenges in an effort to sustain UA spokeswoman Cathy dead on,” Ryan said. admiration that was to come from the audi- put to death some of these ideas. Andreen said the University No further information ence. With these points, West explained how or bring about peace. of Alabama Police Department regarding the student’s medi- West began the evening by thank- the individual should “die,” detailing the “It is a rare opportunity responded to the accident, in cal status or information about ing everyone who made his visit to the importance of critical thinking for college for students to meet and which a 22-year-old female the driver of the vehicle was University possible, including Nash. student was headed north into given. See WEST, page 5 See SPEAKER, page 5 UA weather INSIDE Freshmen scholarship amounts increase TODAY Today’s paper requirements. Carolyn Rogers, in scholarship amounts given but it could affect future years,” Only freshmen director of scholarships, said out, can be caused by differ- Rogers said. Campus crime report ..2 this was because the University ent variables, Rogers said. The A similar situation happened see rise in does not grandfather, which total amount of a donation could at Baylor University in Waco, Opinions: Our View ...4 is the practice of applying all be given out in different incre- Texas, according to an article in scholarship amount changes to ments each year as specified by Miss Sorority Row award amounts the New York Times. scholarships that have already the donor. Baylor University offered Showers Pageant ...... 5 been awarded. This change can also be By Karissa Bursch freshmen a chance to retake Oktober Film Festival .6 The amount of an in-state caused by differences in the the SAT for a chance to have 73º/50º Staff Reporter scholarship for an incoming interest earned from endow- $1,000 taken off of their tuition. Lifestyles: Movie review: freshman student who made a ments. Endowments given to “Sex Drive” ...... 7 Every year, the Office of This same opportunity was Saturday 73º/48º 28 or 29 on his or her ACT was the University are never spent not offered to sophomores and Undergraduate Admissions $1,500 in 2007. This amount was — instead, the interest earned Sunny Sports: Womenʼs cross upperclassmen. This situation faces another incoming class of changed to $3,500 for the incom- off of these endowments is used country ...... 8 caused strife among the student freshmen to which they award ing freshman class of 2008. Every for its specified scholarships. body, according to the article. Sunday 74º/50º Sports: Softball ...... 10 available funds. However, the amount for each level of in-state Interest one year could be $3,000 Sunny amount of available funds varies scholarship also increased. and the next year it could be To counter this, Rogers from year to year. Rogers said the amount $10,000 dollars, Rogers said. encouraged students to apply The freshman class of 2008 for that scholarship has been “It’s very, very complicated,” for scholarships every year. This experienced such a variance, increasing over the past sev- Rogers said. gives students the opportunity which resulted in an increase of eral years. From 2002 to 2003, When asked about the cur- to make up for the amount they in-state and out-of-state scholar- the same in-state scholarship rent economy and its relation- would have received if he or she P.O. Box 870170 ship amounts. amount was $1,000. This was ship with future scholarship was an incoming freshman in Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Sophomores and upper- raised to $1,250 for the 2004 and amounts, Rogers said she did 2008. classmen currently receiving 2005 incoming freshman class, not think the current economic “I encourage students that are Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-4116 | scholarships did not receive an and to $1,500 for 2006 and 2007. situation will affect current currently here to apply by Dec. Advertising: 348-7845 | Classifi eds: 348-7355 increase to their award amounts, The changes in the amounts of scholarship amounts. 1. If high school students are Letters, op-eds: [email protected] though these funds were dis- funding available, which cause “[The economy] will probably reading this they should apply Press releases, announcements: [email protected] tributed according to the same these increases and decreases not affect incoming freshmen, too,” Rogers said. TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

• The Blackburn Institute presents • Kentuck Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., • Crimson Tide soccer vs. Florida: 1 • HRC and the Honors College pres- former South African president F.W. Northport’s Kentuck Park p.m., UA Soccer Complex ent a Forum on the Presidential de Klerk: 10 a.m., Sellers Auditorium at Election: 7 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library Bryant Conference Center • Crimson Tide Football vs. Ole • Crimson Tide volleyball vs. LSU: PAGE Miss: 2:30 p.m., Bryant-Denny 1:30 p.m., The CAVE • Fall Spectrum Showcase Concert: Stadium 7:30 p.m., Moody Music Building • Oktober Film Festival: 4 p.m., Concert Hall Bama Theatre Friday 2 October 17, 2008 1,000 WORDS ANNOUNCEMENTS Every Friday, 1,000 Words features a photo from around the University. Send submissions to [email protected]. Send announcements and campus news to [email protected]

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “We heard them talking about this pageant they hosted and the whole time they were talking, I just sat there thinking ‘Anything Auburn can do, we can do better.’” CW|RF Rains Matt Goldey, a senior majoring in bussiness looks through racks of vintage T-shirts. —Drew Nicholas, philanthropy chair for Delta Sigma Phi, on the Miss Sorority Row Pageant. •Public intoxication occurred •Unlawful breaking and enter- Crime Report at 12:05 a.m. at Burke West OCT. 4 ing of a vehicle occurred at 6 •Public intoxication occurred p.m. at Delta Chi Compiled by Christy Conner BIRTHDAYS at 1:30 a.m. at the Tutwiler •Theft 1 occurred at 8:45 a.m. Senior Staff Reporter OCT. 3 •Burglary 2 occurred at 8:45 Hall parking lot at Ridgecrest South •Disorderly conduct occurred We want to list your birthday here. Send your name, OCT. 1 a.m. at Julia Tutwiler Hall at 6 a.m. behind Sommerville birthdate, class, year and major to [email protected]. •Theft of lost property 3 •Theft 2 occurred at 1:30 p.m. OCT. 8 Put “birthday” in the subject line. And look for birthday Hall •Theft 3 occurred at 11:45 a.m. occurred at 11:15 a.m. at at the Gordon Palmer bike greetings from us on your special day. •Assault 3 occurred at 6:19 on the Quad Bryant Hall rack •Burglary 3 occurred at 4:30 a.m. at the Friedman Hall •Theft 3 occurred at 12:12 p.m. parking lot at the Moody Music Building OCT. 2 p.m. Blount Hall •Possession of marijuana 2 •Harassment occurred at 1 •Harassment occurred at 9 •Theft 3 occurred at 4:15 p.m. occurred at 3:35 p.m. at Bryant- p.m. at the Coleman Coliseum a.m. at the Ridgecrest South at the Moody Music Building Denny Stadium parking lot THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY construction site parking lot •Theft 3 occurred at 8:20 p.m. •Disorderly conduct occurred •Theft 2 occurred at 6:35 p.m. at the rear exterior of Amelia On this day in 1931, gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 at 12:15 p.m. at Bryant Hall Kappa Alpha fraternity house OCT. 9 years in prison for tax evasion and fined $80,000, signaling the Gayle Gorgas Library •Fraudulent use of credit/ downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s and •Theft 2 occurred at 4:55 p.m. debit card occurred at 11:19 ’30s. at the rear of Sigma Nu a.m. at the University Supply •Criminal mischief occurred Store Source: history.com Marrs Field Journal Presents... at 9:40 p.m. at the Rose Towers parking lot OCT. 10 “Rock n’ Roll •Criminal trespassing 3 OCT. 5 occurred at 5:15 p.m. at the Mal THE CRIMSON WHITE Over IN Your •Assault 3 occurred at 1:10 M. Moore Athletic Facility p.m. at Reese Phifer Hall •Unlawful breaking and enter- EDITORIAL Grave” •Public intoxication occurred ing a vehicle occurred at 11:57 at 4:30 a.m. at Paty Hall p.m. at the AKA house • Corey Craft, editor-in-chief, [email protected], 348-8049 •Criminal mischief occurred • Phil Owen, managing editor, [email protected], 348-6146 at 1:05 p.m. at Friedman Hall • James Jaillet, production editor Open Mic Night, OCT. 11 • Megan Honeycutt, outreach manager -Theft 3 occurred at 2:45 p.m. •Unlawful breaking and • Breckan Duckworth, design editor Singers, songwriters, at Tutwiler Hall entering of a vehicle occurred • Bobby Bozeman, assistant design editor at 1:50 a.m. at the Theta Tau • Marion Walding, photo editor & poets come share OCT. 6 house • RF Rains, assistant photo editor •Fraudulent use of a debit • Matt Ferguson, chief copy editor your art and showcase card occurred at 12:49 p.m. at OCT. 12 • Paul Thompson, opinions editor your talents! Lakeside Market •Attempted burglary occurred • Dave Folk, news editor •Theft 3 occurred at 2 p.m. at at 12:30 a.m. at Rose Towers • Brett Bralley, news editor ten Hoor Hall •Public intoxication occurred • Ryan Mazer, lifestyles editor When: at 3:40 a.m. at Lewis Hall • CJ McCormick, assistant lifestyles editor • Ryan Wright, sports editor Thursday, October 23 OCT. 7 •Burglary 3 occurred at 7:30 • Greg Ostendorf, assistant sports editor 7-9pm •Burglary 3 occurred at 10:05 p.m. at the Zeta Beta Tau • Eric McHargue, graphics editor a.m. at the UA Arboretum house • Andrew Richardson, web editor Where: •Fraudulent use of credit/ debit card occurred at 6:30 OCT. 13 In the Ferguson Center p.m. at the Ferguson Center •Theft 3 occurred at 12:08 p.m. across from Starbucks •Burglary 3 occurred at 10:58 at Gorgas Library ADVERTISING p.m. at Rose Towers •Unlawful breaking and enter- • Drew Gunn, advertising 348-6875, [email protected]. •Theft 3 occurred at 7:30 p.m. ing of a vehicle occurred at 3:45 manager, 348-8995, cwbiz edu at Friedman Hall p.m. at the Student Recreation [email protected] • Dana Andrzejewski, zone •Fraudulent use of credit/ Center parking lot • Jeff Haas, territory manag- 44 (downtown and down- debit card occurred at 5:45 •Unlawful breaking and enter- er, 348-8044, territorymg2@ town Northport), 348-6153, If you want to perform p.m. at Lakeside West ing of a vehicle occurred at sa.ua.edu [email protected] Email us at [email protected] •Criminal mischief occurred 9:40 p.m. at the Triangle park- at 4 p.m. at Sommerville Hall ing lot • Joe Greenwood, zones 3 • Jarrett Cocharo, zone 55 17739 and 7, (McFarland and Skyland (campus), 348-2670 •DV harassment occurred at 12:05 a.m. at Burke West boulevards), 348-8735, sm- • Torri Blunt, nontraditional [email protected] advertising, 348-4381, sm- • Lance Hutchison, zone [email protected] OCT. 14 •DUI occurred at 4 a.m. at the 4 (Northport), 348-8054, • Emily Frost, classifieds [email protected] Tutwiler Hall parking lot coordinator, 348-7355, sm- •Public lewdness occurred at [email protected] • Braxton Jett, zone 6 (15th 8:44 a.m. at the ten Hoor park- Street), 348-6876, zone6@ • Ashley Brand, creative ser- ing deck sa.ua.edu vices manager, 348-8042, •Theft 2 occurred at 9 a.m. at • Meredith Clements, zone [email protected] Rose Towers 8 (the Strip and downtown), •Theft 1 occurred at 9:40 a.m. at the Shelby Hall construc- tion site The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. •Theft 2 occurred at 10:20 a.m. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. at the Shelby Hall construc- The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official tion site opinions of the University. •Harassing communications Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student occurred at 11:01 a.m. at Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is Gorgas Library P.O. 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AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. 17625 PINIONS Friday, October17, 2008 OPaul Thompson • Editor [email protected] 4 OUR VIEW Hate speech intolerable Most everyone has heard which champions the actions of the vandal and this about the vandalism of about inclusion of GLBTQ students hate speech. And as a commu- 200 copies of The Crimson on this campus. As a news- nity, we should all be outraged White on Wednesday morn- paper, we championed that at this egregious act. This is ing in Burke Hall. cause just last year when we not conducive to the respect- To say that we find the van- campaigned for the addition ful and open environment all dalism patently offensive is an of sexual orientation to the students at the University understatement — and we’re University’s nondiscrimina- deserve. This is not becoming not even speaking for our- tion policy. Needless to say, we of this University or its stu- selves. Given the context, the find it completely unaccept- dents. This is, in fact, another language used — a modifica- able that language like this is mark of shame on the collec- tion of our headline “Obama used at all, let alone used to tive student body. fans rally at Gorgas” to MCT Campus offend a group of UA students Now, it falls to University of “Obama fags rally at Gorgas” Alabama Police Department — was, naturally, probably by defacing the pages of our and Office of Student Judicial meant to offend only Barack newspaper. Affairs to catch the one respon- Obama supporters. But the While we defer readers to sible and bring him or her to the excellent editorial print- justice. The time has come to perpetrator showed an ines- enforce the nondiscrimination timable lack of judgment — ed in our newspaper yester- Cracking the ACORN policy for all students, just as both in vandalizing the paper day by Renee Wells for more intended. The administration that ACORN is indeed partisan. the process. in the first place and in using insight into why this slur is now has a responsibility to They champion the most ludi- Speaking of minions, what the language that he or she used in such a way, let it be show that they meant what crous liberal positions imag- about those ACORN organizers? they said. did. known that The Crimson inable and have endorsed the They’re the most upstanding, This week is Coming Out White, as an institution, cat- Our View is the consensus of country’s most liberal senator. classy people in the country. Week, sponsored by Spectrum, egorically denounces the The CW’s editorial board. Now that it has become politi- You know, or not… cally expedient for Obama to pre- Actually, they’re ex-cons, tend he does not use ACORN’s homeless guys, junkies and all support in an attempt to sway in desperate need of money, so the election by fraudulently much so that they’d do most any- The audacity of trash registering voters in key swing thing to get it. states, he has tried to distance No, inside their shell, the himself from the former 1960s members of ACORN are the legislature. plans, his supporters have “New Left” group. He evens uses most pitiful excuses for human If any liberals have made also made politics a lot less Paul Thompson his Web site to say that he has beings that walk the face of the it this far, what I’m basically clean cut. no connection with the group. Earth (or at least the U.S.). saying is you’re supporting a For example, the first thing Except saying that is patently Well, maybe that’s taking it a person, not a plan. myself and CW Opinions false (almost like everything else bit far. he says). Hitler was the worst by far, What really drives you to Editor Paul Thompson Sen. Barack Obama has hit a Just a few months ago, Obama but if they had been allowed support Obama? Is it his (lack noticed when we drove to new low in his insane quest to subjugate America to his social- used his campaign funds to to keep rigging this election, of) experience, his socialized Oxford, Miss., for the presi- donate $800,000 to ACORN to ACORN organizers could have health care or his “share the dential debate were the ist vision. The Association of Community fund their extremely biased given Obama a decent shot to wealth” strategy? graphic tee-shirt stands lin- voter-registration efforts. He challenge him for that title. I’m pretty sure most ing the roads to Ole Miss. Organizers for Reform Now is arguably the most abhorrent also taught classes for a group Obama and his deranged sup- Dave Folk Obama supporters would say Outside the arena, there were of their future leaders, formally porters are trying to take this something along the lines of, even people scalping tickets political machine in American history. Forget everything you represented them in an Illinois country by force so that they “He’s right for America. He’ll for the debate — I almost News Editor know about Tammany Hall lawsuit and shares their profes- can shove their socialist agenda change it and give us hope expected the moderator to (Democrats from New York; no sion — community organizing down the rest of our throats. Politics used to be a pres- again.” end the debate and announce surprise there) and the Chicago (though if that’s anything more Before you call that “grand- tigious occupation. Sure, How is he going to do that? Ludacris as the musical Machine (hey, isn’t Obama from than defrauding American vot- standing” or “sensationalism” George Washington was Frighteningly, the major- guest. Chicago? Coincidence? I think ers, we still don’t know). consider the fact that just the president then, but it used to ity of people pledging to cast When and why did politics not!), and look at ACORN. Besides their numerous other other day Obama admitted to a be prestigious nonetheless. It their vote for him couldn’t become so trashy? According to its Web site, failings, ACORN is currently belief in the socialist principle of was even different back when tell you what his intentions You have rap stars rock- “ACORN is a non-profit, non- engaged in an 18-state voter redistribution of wealth. we all thought impeachment for 401(k) plans involve, or ing their Obama tall-tees and partisan social justice organiza- registration drive. Their Web Responding to a plumber who was a dish your mom made why he changed his position little kids barely in preschool tion. To maintain independence, site claims they have registered asked Obama, “Your new tax more than 1.68 million people. plan is going to tax me more, for dessert. in recent weeks on offshore donning graphic T-shirts sup- ACORN does not accept gov- Guess who they registered? isn’t it? ... I’ve worked hard. I Showing your support for drilling. porting Obama. Where does ernment funding and is not tax For the last year and a half, it stop? exempt.” The entire starting lineup of work 10 to 12 hours a day and a candidate involved a but- the Dallas Cowboys! I’m buying this company and his supporters have been get- Politics are dirty, but at “Non-partisan?” ton, a yard sign and a basic Cool, right? I’m going to continue working ting high off his hope blunt least there used to be an “Independent?” understanding of what your Except that — according to the that way. I’m getting taxed more candidate stood for, but not (passed to the left of course), ounce of dignity in it. Who Really? Oh, wait... American Sentinel — they reg- and more while fulfilling the anymore. Barack Obama and but what happens when can honestly say people look istered them to vote in Nevada. American dream,” he said, “... his supporters have changed Obama gets elected and at his supporters and respect ACORN — “non-partisan” though it may claim to be — Now, I’m no geographer, but I’m My attitude is that if the econo- the game forever, maybe irre- can’t bring the “hope” and them more for having a 2-foot actually endorsed Obama for reasonably sure that Dallas is my’s good for folks from the bot- versibly. “change” he promised? sketch of Obama’s face on in Texas, not Nevada. Maybe I tom up, it’s going to be good for He’s promised a lot of their shirt? president and supports numer- While it is great to see ous other liberal causes. should send ACORN a map (or a everybody. ... I think when you things, and some might be the youth being mobilized in How many of them would Obama, speaking to ACORN brain). They clearly need one. spread the wealth around, it’s out of reach, such as balanc- this election and introduced actually care about this elec- after they endorsed him, said, One man in Cleveland, Ohio, good for everybody.” to the political system years ing the budget while pressing tion were Hillary Clinton or “I’ve been fighting alongside told Fox News that ACORN had And through all of this, Obama before they would ever con- for a $175 billion economic John Edwards running, or ACORN on issues you care paid him — in cigarettes no less still has the gall to show his face? stimulus package like he — to register to vote 72 times. It’s shocking. Despite his other sider voting, it’s also a little anyone other than the first about my entire career. Even outlined in Toledo, Ohio, on Now, I know Obama is trying failings, he has no right to sit scary. black candidate for presi- before I was an elected official, Monday. when I ran Project Vote voter to spread his smoking habit, behind the Resolute Desk after For every intellectual and dent? (which he still can’t quit, by the this scandal. Period. well-versed Obama sup- His fans keep cheering registration drive in Illinois, porter like Ian Sams, there though, never losing faith in ACORN was smack dab in the way … chalk another one up to are three tall-tee-wear- his holiness. Aside from the Dave Folk is a news editor for middle of it, and we appreciate weakness) but you’d think he’d Paul Thompson is the opinions ing zombies who think unconventionally large lack The Crimson White. His col- your work.” do it without having his minions editor of The Crimson White. His capital gains tax holds a state of knowledge about Obama’s umn runs on Fridays. 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By Jessie Gable about this pageant they hosted Proceeds from the event will four charities. petition begins. just wanted to shed a good light Staff Reporter and the whole time they were go to different charities. Delta Nicholas, along with four After that, the contestants on the Greek organizations and talking, I just sat there think- Sigma Phi decided to give 50 other fraternity brothers, will compete in game day attire, help the community at the same This summer, when mem- ing ‘Anything Auburn can do, percent to the American Red Jonathon Pinkard, Sean Vaught, talent and evening wear com- time.” bers of the new Delta Sigma Phi we can do better,’” said Drew Cross, the national charity of Dylan Conner and Conner petitions, Nicholas said. Delta Because Delta Sigma Phi is fraternity went to a regional Nicholas, philanthropy chair Delta Sigma Phi, 25 percent to Lehanon, began studying the Sigma Phi will sponsor the win- new on campus, Nicholas said convention and spoke with for Delta Sigma Phi. the charity supported by the pageant process six months in ner of the Miss Sorority Row they had some minor problems Delta Sigma Phi members from Girls from each of the 14 first runner up, 15 percent to advance. pageant in the Miss UA Pageant instigating a new event. Auburn about their yearly beau- sororities on-campus will the charity of the second run- “Jonathon and I went to the later this year. “We didn’t get as much fund- ty pageant that raised money compete for the title of Miss ner up and 10 percent to the Miss Tuscaloosa pageant two Delta Sigma Phi is new to ing and sponsorship as we’d for charity, they decided that Sorority Row. Tickets are being charity supported by the third months ago,” Nicholas said. the University this year. Jan hoped this year,” Nicholas said. if it was such a huge success sold today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. runner up’s sorority. “You know, just to research it Jennings, vice president for The names of the judges at Auburn, it would undoubt- in the Ferguson Center for $11, One dollar of the $11 tick- because I’d never seen a beauty Delta Sigma Phi, thinks this will will not be released until edly be a bigger success at the and as of Thursday, there were et will go to the Alabama pageant before.” be a good way for the fraternity the night of the competition; Capstone. That’s why the frater- only 200 tickets left. Depending Historical Society in order to The pageant will begin at 5:30 to integrate into the already however, Nicholas said that nity is hosting the Miss Sorority on how many students buy tick- rebuild and renovate parts of p.m. with an opening number, existing UA Greek community. they are all nationally-recog- Row Pageant tonight at 5:30 in ets in advance, the fraternity the Bama Theater, Nicholas choreographed by Amanda “We’re just trying to enter nized beauty pageant judges the Bama Theater. members may be selling tickets said. Their goal is to raise $9,200 Powell who teaches dance at the Greek Community in a posi- including two previous Miss “We heard them talking at the door. for to be divided among the the University, before the com- tive way,” Jennings said. “We Tuscaloosa winners.

West said. being the political stances on ing faith in American democra- WEST “If we believe in an original corporate deregulation and the cy due to the fact that the U.S. Continued from page 1 voice, we believe in being will- changing patterns of govern- Constitution made no reference ing to die as an original,” West ment the last 38 years since the to the demise of the practice of said. Carter administration. slavery. students, when education calls West emphasized the idea “In the face of catastrophe, West also stressed the upon the formation of atten- of connecting with others on will you reserve your courage importance of going beyond tion, from the superficial to the a personal level. Of late, West to connect with the suffering of racial and class borders to con- substantial. said, he thinks society has others,” West said. nect with peers, to connect to Originality was another solu- lost the courage to do so due In his closing points, he a movement that will reinvigo- tion, with West saying that too to personal insecurities and addressed the fear of many rate America’s sense of democ- many people are satisfied with apathy toward one another. Americans since Sept. 11, 2001: racy. being a “copy” as opposed to an The importance of this is uni- that no one is safe. West said “You have to make sure that “original.” The concept of origi- versal, West said, in the times this fear has been the same for you are connected with your- nality goes hand-in-hand with of uncertainty that have faced blacks for the last 400 years. In self and others in this move- that of dying to oneself, the country, such examples this context, he stated his shift- ment,” West said.

TOP RIGHT: SGA Executive Advisor Jesse Woods was conscripted by Dean Olin to help keep people out of Mor- gan Auditorium, already fi lled beyond capacity.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Diana Clarke, a senior majoring in biology and one of hundreds turned away, briefl y watches West through the door.

LEFT: Not anticipating the turn out, Dean Olin and others had to personally control the crowd. CW|RF Rains

or lesbian student might feel remarks were written outside the Community Service Center. has sponsored the Frank A. VANDALISM picking this up in what is their of Reese Phifer Hall. “It’s okay to think ‘gay’ is a bad SPEAKER Nix lecture every other year Continued from page 1 home.” “When the steps were van- thing, because no one ever says Continued from page 1 since 1999. Other lecturers Suzy Chandler, a UA student dalized, and [UA] President otherwise.” have included U.S. Secretary Communities, said it was par- who first called in the vandal- [Robert] Witt issued a state- Burford said he would like experience two great leaders of State Condoleezza Rice ticularly disappointing to see ism, said she was disappointed ment to students that that to discuss the incident and its and British Foreign Secretary that the University did not wouldn’t be tolerated, the only implications with the person [Cornel West and de Klerk] the vandalism happen in a stu- within 24 hours,” Key said. Jack Straw in 2005. dent residence. release a statement condemn- thing that was mentioned was or persons who did it, both as Key said all students are ing the vandalism. racial slurs,” Chandler said. a GLBTQ advocate and a com- De Klerk will also have a “Part of our mission is to help welcome to attend the lecture. “By the University not “The truth is, it actually said munity service leader. private question–and-answer residents develop into good The doors will open at 9 a.m. acknowledging what happened, ‘fag’ but nobody ever made a “The appropriate response session with the Blackburn citizens of a community and not making a public statement statement about that.” to this is to find out who these fellows following the lecture. and students should dress in we hope people are learning to that it wouldn’t be tolerated, “This is symptomatic of our are, have them come in, meet “The Blackburn Institute business casual attire. interact with a diverse group of in my opinion, they sort of culture, because it’s still okay the members of LGBT commu- prides itself on giving fel- For more informa- people,” Brown said. “It would condone that by their silence,” to use discriminatory lan- nity, and then to work off ser- lows the opportunity for one tion on the Frank A. Nix be disturbing to pick up a copy Chandler said. guage against groups of people vice because they defaced the on one questions with our Lecture or the biogra- in the [Ferguson Center], or the Chandler pointed out that last because those groups are not newspaper,” Burford said. “So I speakers,” Key said. phy of F.W. de Klerk visit library, or the SuPe store, but year, the University released a considered important,” said expect these people in my office The Blackburn Institute blackburninstitute.org. I can only imagine how a gay statement after inflammatory Josh Burford, a coordinator for next week.”

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By Peterson Hill “The evening is truly a lot likely fill the 1,000-person audi- Lifestyles Reporter of fun,” he said. “Spectrum is torium. designed to show a lot of talent It will feature performances Today, the music department in a diverse way.” from professors like Snead, to will perform its Fall Spectrum Snead also said the show performances by John McGuire, Showcase. The concert will would be quick and would fea- a doctoral candidate for musical include everything from opera ture rapid-fire changes from arts with the Huxford Symphony to Broadway to classical orches- Broadway pieces to symphonic Orchestra. tral pieces. orchestras. McGuire, who was an “So if you don’t like opera, you “It’s a type of buffet offering,” undergraduate student at the can wait five minutes and you Snead said. “It features the best University, will be lending his will see something different,” of the best of the school of music, French horn to both vocal per- said Ken Ozzello, who is pro- from large ensembles to small formances and classic orches- ducing two of the show’s perfor- ensembles.” tral work. mances. Snead will be performing him- McGuire said he thinks it will Ozzello’s first piece is with self with the faculty woodwind be nice for patrons to see teach- the Alabama Wind Ensemble quintet and the faculty brass ers perform. who will be performing a rendi- quintet. Each of these groups “It will be nice to hear some of tion of “Brooklyn Bridge.” His will be performing a march the teachers we work with on a second piece is with the Million onstage. daily basis, and see how they put Dollar Band, who will be per- The entire school of music has into practice what they preach,” forming a set from earlier in the been working cooperatively to he said. season with an interpretation of put on this free event. McGuire is also excited about Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Snead suggests that people the showing offering something “We Are the Champions” and get to the Concert Hall around for everyone. “We Will Rock You.” 7 p.m., even though the official “If people can come out to Professor Skip Snead, who start time is 7:30. Due to the see something they like, such is the director of the school of influx of people in town this as jazz, then hopefully they will music, said the evening is sure weekend, the event, which tra- stick around for something that to entertain. ditionally fills up early, will most they are not as familiar with,”

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By Emily Sanford American Guild of Organists in to the variety of music and the The concert will also feature and now plays Denny Chimes Martin also hopes his play- Contributing Writer what has been proclaimed “The fact that he and Binford will a discussion session about the and the organ at First United ing with Binford will encour- Year of the Organ.” play simultaneously, Martin music and the history of the Methodist. age the two churches to put On Sunday, for the first time The first half of the event says he thinks the event will be guild. Both men have a rich Despite the pair’s experience, aside their denominational in its history, Tuscaloosa will will begin at 3 p.m. at First exciting for all audiences. history of organ playing that Martin guarantees some light differences and come together host a progressive organ recital United Methodist, and the “There’s a lot going on, a lot dates to their teenage years. moments in the performance to enjoy quality, faith-inspired as it participates in a national second half will commence to watch and a lot to listen to,” Binford, in addition to receiv- and maintains that a good con- music. celebration known as “Organ in First Presbyterian. Unlike he said. “A lot of people have ing his master of music degree cert is not determined solely by “We think it’s going to be a Spectacular.” The event will some organ concerts, this is a not seen anyone play the organ from Princeton, has traveled skill with an instrument. unifying experience between feature Garrett Martin, a grad- progressive, or joint, recital in by themselves, much less seen throughout Europe to par- “Jeff and I both think that the churches because noth- uate student at the University, which Martin and Binford will two people sitting at an organ ticipate in various recitals concerts are made memorable ing has been done like this and former UA organ instruc- present standard organ litera- console with four hands and and is currently the organist by our personalities. We prom- before,” he said. “It will be a tor L. Jeffries Binford, both of ture, hymn arrangements and four feet playing all at the same at First Presbyterian Church. ise you an interesting time of more interesting experience who will be representing the some light-hearted pieces. Due time.” Martin also studied in Europe music making,” he said. than a usual dry recital.”

MOVIE REVIEW | ‘SEX DRIVE’ Teen comedy hilarious and emotionally resonant

movie. Marsden goes all-out This film is so effortless the movie starts and after it because the audience knows in the role and nails every bit because it gives us characters ends. Ian is a dork, Lance is these characters, it is not dif- of it. that the viewers know and the awkward ladies’ man and ficult to get in that car with They embark on a road trip people who have lives before Felicia is the sassy punk. And them and make the road trip. to Knoxville, accompanied by Ian’s other best friend, Felicia (Amanda Crew). This trip takes up the majority of the film, and through this we are shown an interesting array of characters, from people at a trailer park to a hedonistic Amish society. Seth Green plays the Amish farmer Ezekiel, who knows all about cars, drinking, drugs and music. Ezekiel believes “sarcasm is completely wast- ed on my people. That is what I miss most about the real world.” Appropriately, he is brimming with sarcasm. The film is one of the bet- ter comedies of the year; how- ever, it is strongest when it doesn’t venture into the slap- www.rottentomatoes.com stick region. The early scenes Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke and James Marsden star in “Sex with Rex and the scenes with Drive,” a comedy released in theatres everywhere today, includ- ing the Cobb Hollywood 16. Ezekiel are the best in the movie. By Peterson Hill James Marsden. What distinguishes this film Staff Reporter The plot is not treading new is the consistent awkwardness territory, yet there is some- presented throughout. This On rare occasions, the teen thing that makes this film film is a direct descendant gross-out comedies score slightly unpredictable and of comedies like “Superbad” big, and the new film “Sex charming. and, though it is more slap- Drive” provides one such The film stars Josh stick than “Superbad,” it occasion. The film assembles Zuckerman as the hopelessly holds the same fundamental a likable cast and hosts two in love and goodhearted Ian. strength of truly caring about great scene-stealing perfor- He surfs the Web and picks its characters. mances from Seth Green and up the bombshell (as her pic- “Sex Drive” loves its char- ture denotes) Miss Tasty. She acters, and by the end of the tells him that if he can get to film, so do the viewers. They ‘Sex Drive’ Knoxville, Tenn., she will give care about what they have it up to him. done, who they have seen and The problem is that he lacks where they will end up. Directed by: Sean the car to get down there, so This is Sean Anders’ main- Anders his best friend Lance, played stream directorial debut, and by Clark Duke, convinces he shows a deft hand at com- Starring: Josh him to steal the car belong- edy. There are unexpected Zuckerman, Amanda ing to his meathead brother, moments in the film, but there Crew, Clark Duke, James Rex (James Marsden). The are also scenes of subtlety Marsden, Seth Green opening scenes with Rex are in which the viewer simply perhaps the funniest of the responds to dialogue. Run time: 109 minutes MPAA Rating: R CW critic’s rating:

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SOCCER Tide shaking Sunday slump

By Cyrus Ntakirutinka said he feels this weekend’s Sports Reporter matchups will be a good chance for Alabama to read- The Alabama soccer team just at home following a 3-1 returned home with an 8-5- win over Arkansas and a 7-0 1 record after splitting two loss to LSU. games with Arkansas and “You come home with such No.19 LSU last weekend. The a bad taste in your mouth Tide prepares to face two more because the margin of defeat SEC foes in South Carolina and was so large at LSU,” Bramble Florida this weekend. said. “But we got three points Head coach Todd Bramble on that road trip, we won a big road game at Arkansas, and we had to come from behind in that game and that’s some- thing you can never take away from us. As bad as that LSU game felt, we got to make sure UA Athletics | Alex Gilbert they don’t beat us twice.” Jamie Zimmerman unloads in Alabamaʼs last non-conference The Tide has had a pat- game against Mississippi Valley State in September. The Tide tern of struggling on Sundays has since won every Friday SEC match while losing every Sun- after playing well on Friday day game. COZY UP nights for much of the season. Bramble was impressed by his we didn’t respond well to it and this past Sunday. There’s just team’s performance the previ- that inconsistency has to be something about this team that ous Sunday, in which Alabama eliminated.” I’m fully confident that they are pushed Ole Miss against the Although the trip from going to come out and perform ropes in the 2-1 home loss. Fayetteville to Baton Rouge well.” to our new fall fleece! “I thought that’s where might have factored in to the Alabama’s next two oppo- we had turned the corner,” loss at LSU, Bramble is not nents don’t appear to be any Bramble said. “But that was letting his players use it as an easier; they face a Gamecocks the biggest letdown for us excuse. team barely out of the top 25 down in Baton Rouge. We “As a staff we are not going with a 4-1-1 mark in the confer- found ourselves down at half- to make any excuses,” Bramble ence. Then Alabama will play time and did not respond well said. “Every team has to travel, No. 10 Florida squad riding a to that situation. That’s an so that’s part of it. Bottom line seven-game winning streak area of this team that’s been is that we have got to perform with an untarnished SEC exposed the most this year. better. We need to show that record. Ole Miss is when we handled we are capable of rebounding “We need to try to continue it very well, but one week later from a loss like we suffered to find ways to get points out of these games,” Bramble said. “We have two really good teams coming in this weekend, so it’s a great challenge, but one we are not going to shy Cobb Theatres is NOW HIRING! away from. I can predict that our performance will be good. Perfect part-time job for students. Because when we play on this We offer: Competitive Wages, Flexible Work Schedule, Free home field it seems to bring Movie Privileges, Snack Stand Discounts, Etc. Please apply out the best in this team.” Monday thru Thursday after 1pm. The South Carolina game Call for Showtimes starts today at 7 p.m. at the UA Soccer Complex. The Florida match begins at 1 p.m. Sunday.

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CRIMSON TIDE MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Tide heads back to Terre Haute By John Anselmo Joe Walker said. “The guys are The second race will take Terre Haute is the climate can Contributing Writer healthy and our training is get- place at 12:50 p.m. and has been be somewhat adverse some- ting us to feeling like we are labeled the “white race.” The times, which is something you Two weeks ago, the men’s rounding into fitness.” No. 1 Oregon Ducks will not be learn to deal with.” cross country team solidified The pre-NCAA meet is divid- in Terre Haute, as they will be in The Tide will have seven run- its place in the national picture, ed into two races, with 11 ranked rival-city Corvallis in the Beaver ners in the race, which will like- taking third place overall in the foes in each race. The Tide Classic. ly be the Tide’s top seven going Dellinger Invite 2000 miles away will be in the first race, which This could turn out to be into the championship races in Eugene, Ore. is labeled as the “blue race.” an advantage for the Tide with the exception of Titus Koeh, There, the Tide saw a plethora Much like the race in Eugene, next month. The NCAA who will be resting and getting of top-25 teams, and Saturday’s there will be no easy competi- Championships are held in late healthy for the November races. Pre-NCAA Meet in Terre Haute, tion for the No. 6 Tide, as their November on the same course A big finish in Terre Haute Ind., will be no different. race includes other champion- in Terre Haute. Alabama will could give Alabama the confi- Alabama finished sixth ship contenders including the have already had a test run, dence to claim the SEC cham- in the nation at the NCAA favored and highest-ranked while Oregon would be hitting pionship in Starkville, Miss., team in either race, the No. the course for the first time this Championships in Terre Haute on Nov. 3. With a win, Alabama 2 Oklahoma State Cowboys. season. In fact, it will be the last year, and looks to have simi- would become the first team Ninth-ranked Michigan, No. 13 first race the Ducks run outside lar or better results as they trav- Florida State, No. 14 Wisconsin Oregon and California all year. other than the Razorbacks of UA Athletics | Courtney Davies el back for the first of two poten- and No.15 Minnesota also join “The pre-NCAA meet has a Arkansas to win an SEC title in Abraham Kutingala, Emmaunel Bor, Tyson David, Augustus tial trips to Indiana this season. the Cowboys and Tide in the huge field,” Walker said. “We the past 17 years. Maiyo and Andrew Kirwa swept the Crimson Classic fi eld in “Right now, I feel we are in a blue race, which begins at 12:10 really have some strong teams The Tide leaves for West September. The team will face stiffer competition this weekend real good position,” head coach p.m. Saturday. in our race. One thing about Indiana Friday morning. at the Pre-NCAA Meet in Terre Haute, Ind. ALABAMA (6-0, 3-0) vs. OLE MISS (3-3, 1-2) 10.18.08 TIME: 2:30 p.m. TV: CBS GAMEDAY'08 Ruling the Trenches

For Alabama, the success starts up front with one of the nastiest offensive lines in college football manhandling defenses

Also inside • Nutt’s Wild Rebel offense • Around the SEC • PS3 simulation ROLL TIDE!

2008 - 2009 Schedule Game Publish Date Opponent Location Date 8/30/08 Clemson WAlabama- 34, Clemson- 10

9/06/08 Tulane WAlabama- 20, Tulane- 6

9/13/08 Western Kentucky WAlabama- 41, WKU- 7

9/20/08 Arkansas * W Alabama- 49, Arkansas- 14

9/27/08 Georgia* W Alabama- 41, Georgia- 30

10/04/08 Kentucky* WAlabama- 17, Kentucky- 14

10/18/08 Ole Miss* Tuscaloosa, Ala.

10/25/08 Tennessee* Knoxville, Tenn. 10/23/08

11/01/08 Arkansas State Tuscaloosa, Ala. 10/31/08

11/08/08 LSU* BatonRouge, La. 11/06/08

11/15/08 Mississippi State* Tuscaloosa, Ala. 11/14/08

11/29/08 Auburn* Tusaloosa, Ala. 11/28/08

Homecoming * Conference Game ON THE INSIDE GameDay 2008 • October 17 1

WILD REBEL Dexter McCluster heads the Wildcat formation head coach Houston Nutt brought over from Arkansas. Page 6 OLE MISS PREVIEW With a new coach and new quarter- back, Ole Miss poses more of a threat than in previous years. Page 10

PS3 SIMULATION RULING THE TRENCHES Alabama’s defense shined early, but would the Tide be able to pull away Alabama’s offensive line heads the top rushing late to win a crucial SEC game? offense in the SEC and looks to continue its domi- Page 3 nance Saturday. Page 4

GAME INFORMATION Alabama Crimson Tide (6-0) Stat 1 vs. of the Ole Miss Rebels (3-3) week Ole Miss has only won one game ever in Tuscaloosa. Alabama owns a 31-1-1 mark against the Rebels at Bryant-Denny. Ole • Field: Bryant-Denny (92,138) Miss’ lone win came in 1988 when they knocked off the Crimson Tide 22-12, spoil- • Place: Tuscaloosa ing Homecoming at the Capstone. • Time: 2:30 p.m. GAMEDAY STAFF • TV: CBS • Greg Ostendorf, GameDay editor • Christi Cowan, designer • Jason Galloway, GameDay assistant editor • Charity Scott, senior sports reporter • Corey Craft, editor-in-chief • Cyrus Ntakirutinka, sports reporter • Radio: 1420 AM (Eli Gold, play-by- • Phil Owen, managing editor • Ryan Wright, Crimson White sports editor play; Tom Roberts, color analyst; Barry • Drew Hoover, photographer • Eric McHargue, graphics editor Krauss, sideline reporter) • Matt Abbey, photographer • Robert Bozeman, assistant design editor 2 October 17 • GameDay 2008 PICKS, PICKS, PICKS CW PICKS | WEEK 7

Ryan Wright Greg Ostendorf Charity Scott Will Barry Corey Craft Phil Owen Drew Gunn GameDay editor Asst. GameDay editor Senior Sports Reporter Senior Sports Reporter CW editor CW managing editor Advertising manager Ole Miss @ #2 BAMA #11 Missouri @ #1 Texas #22 Vandy @ #10 Georgia #16 Kansas @ #4 Oklahoma #12 Ohio St. @ #20 Mich. St. #13 LSU @ South Carolina #17 Virginia Tech @ BC Miss. State @ Tennessee Season record 31-17 31-17 36-12 30-18 32-16 35-13 34-14

UA students AP POLL USA TODAY POLL the talk about their student expectations for 1. Texas 1. Texas the upcoming 2. Alabama 2. Alabama SECTION Crimson Tide 3. Penn State 3. Penn State game. 4. Oklahoma 4. USC

Jackie Minite Zac Edwards 5. Florida 5. Texas Tech Junior Sophomore 6. USC 6. Oklahoma Fashion design Social work 7. Texas Tech 7. Florida “Roll Tide! “We will score We are going 21 points in 8. Oklahoma State 8. BYU to win by 28 the fi rst half, 9. BYU 9. Georgia points.” Bama will win 41-14.” 10. Georgia 10. Oklahoma State 11. Missouri 11. Ohio State 12. Ohio State 12. Missouri Dan Kania Lee Davis Senior Senior 13. LSU 13. Utah Health care Public relations management 14. Utah 14. LSU “Coach Saban 15. Boise State 15. Kansas “I feel we are is going to going to be have the boys 16. Kansas 16. Boise State ready after a ready to roll!” week of rest, 17. Virginia Tech 17. Michigan State 28 -17.” 18. North Carolina 18. Virginia Tech 19. South Florida 19. Wake Forest Allison Burdette Van Diehl Sophomore Senior 20. Michigan State 20. South Florida Telecommunications Public relations 21. Wake Forest 21. North Carolina and film “Our strong 22. Vanderbilt 22. California “At the end of defense will the week Bama prevail again. 23. Pittsburgh 23. Vanderbilt will be No. 1, Bama 31-10.” 24. Ball State 24. TCU we win big, 28-7!” 25. California 25. Ball State WATER COOLER TALK GameDay 2008 • October 17 3 The Road to Miami

PS3 SAYS | ALABAMA 23, OLE MISS 10 Five sacks, three picks carry Tide to victory

By Cyrus Ntakirutinka PS3 Simulation • Les “The Hat” Miles and LSU got exposed by Florida last weekend, and Alabama rolled past Ole Miss 23-10 in this Alabama fans spent all Sunday gloat- week’s PS3 simulation due in large part to a stingy defense and a productive offense. ing and buying SEC championship Quarterback John Parker Wilson finished game tickets. the game 18-of-21 for 214 yards with no touch- downs or interceptions. On the other side, Ole Miss’ Jevan Snead was held to 152 yards pass- • All formations that are named after ing and was picked off three times. a school mascot always suck — spread The Tide offense benefited from running back Glen Coffee, as he amassed 42 yards on eagle, wild hog, wild rebel, etc. 15 carries and scored two touchdowns. Mike McCoy led all receivers in yards with 87 on five CW | Ryan Wright • Alabama’s win over Georgia was receptions. Tight end Travis McCall caught Dontʼa Hightower intercepts Ole Miss QB eight passes for 71 yards. Jevan Snead on the Rebelsʼ fi rst drive. more impressive than Texas’ win over The Alabama defense made itself known Oklahoma. Bama should be No. 1, but early in the game with its first interception, Washington and a pair by Luther Davis. courtesy of linebacker Dont’a Hightower, The special teams also made plays for don’t worry; it will be that way soon. whose 23-yard return deep into the Rebels’ Alabama, as Leigh Tiffin made all three of his territory gave the Tide offense great field posi- field goal attempts. Punter P.J. Fitzgerald con- • Penn State or anyone in the Big 10 tion for its first possession of the game. verted on a fourth-and-one pass to B.J. Scott Ole Miss advanced deep into Alabama ter- via a fake punt in the third quarter. should get no respect until they play, ritory thanks to back-to-back running plays In the fourth quarter, Snead led the Rebels and beat, a ranked non-conference of 15-plus yards by fullback Jason Cook. Cook to a 57-yard drive to set up a 3-yard touchdown opponent. finished the game with 68 yards on 10 carries. run by Cook to narrow the lead to 20-10. The Rebels came away with no points, howev- After a failed onside kick, Tiffin pushed the er, as cornerback Kareem Jackson intercepted Tide’s lead to 23-10. On the Rebels’ next drive, • How’s Rich Rodriguez feel now after Snead to halt the 60-yard drive. Alabama wiped away the chances for a come- The defense pressured Snead all day. back with an Ali Sharrief interception. turning down Alabama to take over at Alabama recorded five sacks, three by Lorenzo Alabama moves to 4-3 on the PS3 season. Michigan? 4 October 17 • GameDay 2008 RULING THE TRENCHES The Great Wall of Bama

CW | Drew Hoover By Charity Scott the players that will line up beside players get from the coaches, it can he said. Senior Sports Reporter him on Saturday. be difficult not to tune them out If their play in the first half of the Named a permanent team cap- from time to time over the course season is any indication, Caldwell’s Before most football practices, tain in his junior year, a rarity with of a season, Caldwell said. pep talks have been sinking in. team leader and senior offensive the task usually falling to senior, “You’re going to need some The Tide’s offensive line has lineman Antoine Caldwell spits a the role of leader is one that comes players on the team that say, ‘Hey, become a force, and the unit’s rhyme-laced impromptu mono- to him naturally. this is what coach is trying to say, stalwart play helped spur the rest logue intended to excite and focus With all the instructions you know, we need to get on track,’” of the offense onto equally GameDay 2008 • October 17 5 impressive performances. Senior quarterback John Parker Wilson constantly praises the offensive line’s ability to protect him. He said with them playing well in front of him, it’s easier for him to consistently make plays. “I think we’ve shown what we can do,” he said. “We’ve shown we can run it, and we’ve shown we can throw it. If we can do that week in and week out, we’ll be where we need to be. If we start going up and down like we have before it’s going to be bad. If we can just keep it even, we’ll be successful.” Junior left tackle Andre Smith said protecting Wilson is the No. 1 priority. “I absolutely love John Parker,” he said. “When it comes to protect- ing him, I consider him to be my mom on the playing field. You don’t want anyone to hit your mom. So I try my hardest to protect him.” Coming out of high school, Smith was one of the most highly recruit- CW | Matt Abbey ed tackles in the nation and by the Offensive linemen Drew Davis and Marlon Davis (far right) help open up a hole for running back Glen Cof- end of the season may very well be fee to run through. The line has helped Coffee become the top rusher in the SEC with 708 yards. the highest ranked left tackle in the 2009 NFL draft. He said he isn’t sack per game. Alabama junior left guard Mike talented and athletic guy. He is thinking that far into the future, “[That sack] was my fault,” he Johnson said the Rebels’ defensive going to do nothing but good things only looking as far ahead as the said. “I take the blame for it.” line is very big, strong and fast, in his career. He will be playing on next game, which this week is Ole It’s that kind of accountability making them a daunting opponent. Sunday. He is obviously a part of Miss. and unselfishness head coach Nick “They are pretty big guys,” he our film work and game plan.” “I’m just going to play my game,” Saban has been preaching about to said. “Their defense likes to run a Hardy has been in and out of the he said. “If I do what I’m supposed his team all season long, and part lot of penetration up the middle. lineup this season with a stress to do, and do what they tell me to of the reason the unit has fused They expect their tackles to hold fracture in his foot, but head coach do, the sky’s the limit.” together so well. down the front and they do a really Houston Nutt said he will be ready The offensive line has also Saban said the bye week was good of doing that. They let their to go Saturday. In the Rebels’ upset made the jobs of running backs spent focusing on the fundamen- linebackers roam and make plays. win over Florida earlier this year, Glen Coffee, Mark Ingram, Roy tals of the game, and Smith said They have two pretty good guys Hardy recorded three tackles and Upchurch and Terry Grant a little he doesn’t think the offensive line coming off the edge, so this is a one-and-a-half sacks. easier with their ability to create will have a slow start on Saturday pretty big task for us this week.” Smith said no matter how good gaps. because of the down time. He said in particular the offen- people think the offensive line is, The entire line, and Smith in “Not the way we practice,” he sive line has to be ready to face Ole they can’t get complacent, espe- particular, has been extremely said. “We won’t be rusty.” Miss’ star defensive lineman Greg cially this week against a danger- effective at blocking the pass rush Saban said the offensive line Hardy, who had a remarkable game ous Ole Miss team. this season. Before the first series will have their work cut out for against the Tide last year with 13 “We’re still trying to grind and of the Kentucky game on October them when they face the Ole Miss tackles, four-and-a-half tackles for work hard to get better instead of 4, Smith hadn’t given up any sacks, defense. a loss and three sacks. just looking in the mirror and say- and he said the one sack he did “They play very hard and physi- “He had a big day against us last ing we look really good,” he said. give up was avoidable. The entire cal on defense, but I’ve never year, particularly against me to “We’re just trying to focus using line has been just as stingy, with known them not to play that way,” be honest with you, at right tack- the proper technique when we’re opponents averaging less than one he said. le,” Johnson said. “He is a very competing against each other.”

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Now either ‘Donate Ticket,’ ‘Transfer Ticket’ or ‘Request Ticket’ from the ticket pool. 6 October 17 • GameDay 2008 WILD REBEL Wildcat offense sparks Rebels By Greg Ostendorf version of the double wing forma- Assistant Sports Editor tion that was introduced by Pop Warner back in 1912. Warner used The last time Houston Nutt came the running back to do everything to Tuscaloosa, Alabama had no from run to pass to punt. answer for his wildcat offense and The offense was introduced to all of its different variables. Nutt in 2006 when he hired high Darren McFadden ran all over school coach Gus Malzahn as the the Crimson Tide for 195 yards and Razorbacks’ new offensive coordi- two touchdowns while his back- nator. field mate Felix Jones chipped in Malzahn implemented the new 96 yards for the Razorbacks. offense, which became known as Many times, the two were in the “Wild Hog” formation, to uti- the game at the same time, with lize both McFadden and Jones at McFadden taking a direct snap and the same time. either handing the ball off to Jones In the offense, the two tackles or keeping it himself with the line up on the same side with the option to run or pass. This style of guard to form an unbalanced line. offense is growing more and more The quarterback is sent out wide popular, but really emerged with as a receiver. One running back Ole Miss Athletics Media Relations Nutt at Arkansas. lines up in shotgun behind center Wide receiver Dexter McCluster (left) runs the wildcat formation with “Houston Nutt is an outstanding while the other lines up next to him the option to hand the ball off to Brandon Bolden or tuck it and run. coach,” Alabama head coach Nick or goes in motion in front of him Saban said. “There’s probably not before the snap. quarterback, who can then throw rushed for four touchdowns and a whole bunch of people out there The back taking the snap can it downfield as well. passed for another as the wildcat that know how to teach it and make either hand off to the other back Defenses have tried to find a way back. it effective because it still comes or keep it himself. If he keeps it, to stop the offense but have had “Everybody is assigned to a cer- down to the fundamental execu- he can take off running or pass little success. Not even the New tain place they need to be on the tion.” to an open man downfield. The England Patriots had an answer field and a certain guy, and not try The “wildcat formation” is a back can also pitch it back to the for it when Miami’s Ronnie Brown to do too much because if you do

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By Jason Galloway in college football this season, as Sports Reporter Ole Miss held off a superior top-5 Florida team 31-30 on the road on Regardless of whom the oppo- Sept. 27. nent may be, Nick Saban knows The key factor that led the how tough a Houston Nutt-coached Rebels to the improbable win in team can be. Gainesville, Fla., was an offen- “Houston Nutt is an outstanding sive wrinkle that Nutt had used at coach; he’s done a great job wher- Arkansas before — the Wildcat for- ever he has been coaching,” Saban mation. In this set, speedy 5-foot-8 said. “His teams always play physi- wide receiver Dexter McCluster cal, they’re always tough, they lines up at quarterback, giving Ole always compete well in the game.” Miss a slew of options for beating In his first year as Ole Miss head the opposition with its speed. coach after pacing the sidelines at Another key to the Rebels good Arkansas for 10 years, Nutt has start is new quarterback Jevan a team that recorded only three Snead. A highly touted recruit wins in 2007 and is looking much coming out of high school in 2006, improved this season. Snead committed to Texas only Photo courtesy of Ole Miss Atheltics Media Relations The Rebels (3-3, 1-2) have already to get beaten for the starting job Jevan Snead, a sophomore transfer quarterback from Texas, is third in matched their win total from last by another highly recruited fresh- the SEC in both passing yards per game (212) and touchdowns (9). year halfway through the season man, current Longhorn starter and have won an SEC game, some- Colt McCoy. transfer rules, the redshirt sopho- in which Snead threw for 185 yards thing they failed to accomplish With no room for Snead at Texas, more has taken over as the Rebels’ and two touchdowns, was followed during the 2007 campaign. he transferred to Ole Miss the quarterback and has thrown nine by a hangover the next week, as That conference win happened following year. After sitting out touchdowns this season. to be one of the biggest upsets the 2007 season under NCAA The emotional upset of Florida, See NUTT, page 12 Publix is a proud supporter of Crimson Tide Football! Publix SUPER MARKET 17520 Get this FREE University of Alabama Tote bag at the following Publix location.

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OFFENSIVE STARTERS DEFENSIVE STARTERS OFFENSIVE STARTERS DEFENSIVE STARTERS LT 71 Andre Smith (Jr.) DE 95 Brandon Deaderick (Jr.) LT 74 Michael Oher (Sr.) DE 92 Marcus Tillman (Jr.) LG 78 Mike Johnson (Jr.) DT 62 Terrence Cody (Jr.) LG 50 Darryl Harris (Sr.) DT 99 Ted Laurent (So.) C 59 Antoine Caldwell (Sr.) DE 93 Bobby Greenwood (Sr.) C 72 Daverin Geralds (Jr.) DT 98 Peria Jerry (Sr.) RG 76 Marlon Davis (Sr.) JACK 98 Brandon Fanney (Jr.) RG 79 Maurice Miller (Sr.) DE 40 Kentrell Lockett (So.)* RT 79 Drew Davis (Jr.) WILL 30 Dontʼa Hightower (Fr.) RT 77 John Jerry (Jr.) LB 7 Patrick Trahan (Jr.) TE 88 Nick Walker (Sr.) MIKE 25 Rolando McClain (So.) TE 88 David Traxler (Sr.) LB 51 Jonathan Cornell (So.) TE 83 Travis McCall (Sr.) SAM 13 Cory Reamer (Jr.) QB 4 Jevan Snead (So.) LB 9 Allen Walker (So.) QB 14 John Parker Wilson (Sr.) CB 3 Kareem Jackson (So.) RB 25 Cordera Eason (Jr.) CB 8 Marshay Green (Jr.) RB 38 Glen Coffee (Jr.) FS 49 Rashad Johnson (Sr.) FB 44 Jason Cook (Sr.) SS 13 Jamarca Sanford (Sr.) WR 8 Julio Jones (Fr.) SS 27 Justin Woodall (Jr.) WR 3 Shay Hodge (Jr.) FS 20 Johnny Brown (So.) WR 80 Mike McCoy (Jr.) CB 28 Javier Arenas (Jr.) WR 2 Mike Wallace (Sr.) CB 24 Cassius Vaughn (Jr.)

SPECIALISTS SPECIALISTS PK 99 Leigh Tiffin (Jr.) PK 93 Joshua Shene (Jr.) P 97 P.J. Fitzgerald (Jr.) P 36 Rob Park (Sr.) K RET 28 Javier Arenas (Jr.) K RET 29 Devin Thomas (Fr.) P RET 28 Javier Arenas (Jr.) P RET 8 Marshay Green (Jr.) *DE Greg Hardy is recovering from a foot injury and will play but may not start.

Official Crimson Tide Blazer Sizes 38-50 Short, Regular, Long, X-Long 1218 University Blvd. 752-2990 www.locker-room.biz 12 October 17 • GameDay 2008 NUTT, CONTINUED from PAGE 10 defensive end Greg Hardy, who tied for sixth nationally last year the Rebels lost to South Carolina with 10 sacks and has been recov- 24-17 at home. ering from a foot injury. Just like Alabama, Ole Miss had A rumor brewed throughout last week off. Nutt said he does last weekend that Hardy had been not particularly like bye weeks, dismissed from the team for his but this one has worked to the lack of effort in the South Carolina Rebels’ advantage. game, but Nutt was quick to tag “Sometimes I would rather play the rumor as false on Monday and all the way through, but that’s the said Hardy would be ready to play way the schedule turned out, so against Alabama. you have to take advantage,” Nutt “My phone blew up this weekend said. “I think it helped us to get a about [Hardy’s] ‘dismissal,’ and his couple of guys healed and take a mom called me to ask if it was true, break from the grind.” and I told her absolutely not,” Nutt One of the players that got said. “All that didn’t happen. He Photo courtesy of Ole MIss Athletics Media Relations a chance to heal was junior had a great week last week.” Greg Hardy pressures Floridaʼs Tim Tebow in the Rebelsʼ 31-30 upset. Q & A GameDay 2008 • October 17 13 Caldwell chats about ‘Madden,’ BBQ

CW: Do you and the other offensive linemen have any friendly com- petition about who the best is? AC: We joke around about who’s the fastest. We haven’t really got a chance to settle that yet, but you know, I’m sure when we do it will be me. CW: Do you joke around with each other in the huddle at all? AC: We talk a lot, and if something funny happens, we do joke around. Like if somebody falls, you chase a linebacker and you fall on your face or trip or something.

CW: Does the line go out to eat together? AC: Definitely. We normally go to someone’s house. We might do it at mine or we might do it at Mike Johnson’s. CW: Who cooks the food? AC: Different parents might bring us food. We might have some barbecue from Jim ‘N Nicks. CW: How much can you guys throw back? AC: We knock it back. We hammer it down pretty good.

CW: What do you like to do when you’re not playing football? AC: I’m a big video game fan. CW: What kind of video games games? AC: “Madden,” “NCAA 09,” any sports games. Truthfully, I’m like an urban legend around here. CW: So, you’re the best on the team? AC: Oh yeah, definitely. CW: Who thinks they’re the best? AC: Probably Glen Coffee. He thinks he’s pretty good, but I handle him pretty well.

CW: You’ve got a twin brother, right? AC: Yeah, he’s in Montgomery right now. He’s probably my biggest fan out of everybody. He’s always acting nuts in the stands. CW: What was it like growing up with a twin? AC: Hectic, we were always fighting and whatever. 14 October 17 • GameDay 2008 SOMETHING

on winning two tickets to the amp energy 500 race! SEC ROUNDUP GameDay 2008 • October 17 15 Around the Compiled by Jason Galloway conference Sports Reporter

#22 Vanderbilt at #10 Georgia #13 LSU at South Carolina Time: 11:30 a.m. on Raycom Time: 7 p.m. on ESPN Series: Georgia leads 48-18-2 Series: LSU leads 15-2-1 What to watch for: Georgia had a bye week What to watch for: After getting walloped to lull over its failed attempt at a blackout by Florida 51-21 last week, LSU dropped nine against Alabama on Sept. 27, then respond- spots in the AP Poll and can’t afford another ed last week by upending Tennessee 26-14 hiccup if the Tigers want a chance to defend at home. Vanderbilt’s surprising undefeat- their national championship in January. ed record finally ceased last week when South Carolina has quietly won four in a Mississippi State upset the Commodores row, and the Gamecocks’ two close losses 17-14 in Starkville. Still ranked for now, to Georgia and Vanderbilt do not look bad Vandy will try to avoid another season like at this point. Giving freshman quarterback 2005 when the Commodores started 4-0 only Stephen Garcia playing time has worked to lose six of their last seven games en route to South Carolina’s advantage so far, as the to another season without bowl eligibility. Gamecocks have averaged nearly seven One win away from becoming eligible for its more points per game since Garcia got his first bowl game since 1982, Vanderbilt must first real playing time of the season against get the offense back in gear after only gain- UAB. After putting up 24 points on the top ing 107 total yards against Mississippi State scoring defense in the country against last week. Kentucky last week, South Carolina’s offense is finally showing some life. Mississippi State at Tennessee Arkansas at Kentucky Time: 6 p.m on PPV Time: 6 p.m. on ESPNU Series: Tennessee leads 27-15-1 Series: Kentucky leads 3-2 What to watch for: Phillip Fulmer’s margin What to watch for: After three consecu- for error over the last five years has been tive bad losses, Arkansas got its first SEC pretty narrow. But after another loss last win of the year over Auburn last week 25-22. week to Georgia and with his Volunteers sit- Meanwhile, Kentucky is coming off another ting at 2-4, Fulmer is officially on the hot seat. close loss, this time to South Carolina. It’s To avoid a disastrous 2-5 start, Tennessee their second in as many weeks after starting will have to take care of a Mississippi the season 4-0. Although the Razorbacks sit State team riding a high after derailing at 3-3, they will likely be at the cellar of the Vanderbilt’s undefeated season last week. SEC standings by the end of the season. The After opening up the quarterback job and Hogs are giving up an atrocious 38 points giving sophomore Nick Stephens a chance per game on defense, ranking 113th out of to lead the team, the Vols are still search- 120 FCS teams in that category. Arkansas ing for answers on offense. The Bulldogs, also ranks last in the conference in rushing who have also been struggling on offense, offense, rushing defense, turnover margin won last week with timely interceptions by and opponents’ third down conversion rate. the defense. This game looks to be more The Wildcats, who still have the best scoring intriguing than a typical battle between 2-4 defense in the country, look to bounce back teams. this week after the two straight losses. 16 October 17 • GameDay 2008 TALE OF THE TAPE Andre Smith Michael Oher Andre Smith and Michael Oher are considered the two best offensive tackles in the country. Each has received numerous honors through- out their career, including being named to the 2008 Playboy All-American team before the season. Smith and Oher actually roomed together when they were out in Phoenix to receive the award. Currently, the dominant tackles are both projected to be chosen in the top five of the 2009 NFL Draft next April. On Wednesday, the two received yet anoth- er honor when they were named to the CBS Sportsline Midseason All-America Team.

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Freshman Mark Ingram stiff Glen Coffee outruns the Kentucky arms a Kentucky defender defense on his way to a 78-yard along the sideline after rip- touchdown run on Alabamaʼs ping off a 36-yard gain in second drive of the game. Coffee the first quarter. finished with 218 yards on the ground. CW | Matt Abbey CW | Matt Abbey

Rolando McClain crosses the goal line after picking Alabama fans look on and up a fumble and taking it celebrate the Crimson Tideʼs in for six to put Alabama 17-14 win over Kentucky. The up 14-0. McClain leads the fans didnʼt get many chances to team and ranks 10th in the cheer but took advantage when SEC with 44 tackles on the they did. season. CW |Drew Hoover CW | Drew Hoover