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The next night was more of finish 3rd in the conference in the Volley from page 39 the same from the Jackets, as they preseason by the coaches but are 10th dropped North Carolina State 3-0 in ACC at the midway point. while Miller added 11 kills and hit (30-20, 30-22, 30-18). Miller, the Tech offense this season has been a season high .476. After tying the only Jacket to record double figure led by preseason All-ACC Kellogg match 2-2, Tech saw Virginia jump kills, had 10 kills to pace Tech who has posted 268 kills and leads out to a quick 8-3 lead in game five, The following Tuesday, Tech the team with 3.53 kills per game. before eventually falling to the traveled to Clemson for a mid-week The most efficient hitter on the Tech Cavaliers. matchup against the Tigers. Another team is Stegemann, a preseason Two weeks ago, Tech played host sweep was in order, but this time the All-ACC selection, who has posted to a couple of North Carolina teams a .327 hit percentage and averages – the Tar Heels and the Wolfpack. just under three kills per game. The With a six game ACC losing streak “Our team knows offense runs through setter Niekamp going into the weekend, the Jackets that we are capable who is averaging 11.66 assists per needed a couple of victories. The team game. In her first start of the season, swept North Carolina 3-0 (30-15, of performing like Niekamp recorded a triple-double 30-27, 30-28) to earn their first ACC this, and even (10 kills, 44 assists, 10 digs) on Sept. victory of the season. Kellogg led the 1 against Mississippi State. attack once again with 15 kills while better, every night.” Defensively, junior Nikki Ka- Lindsey Gray added 13 kills and 18 minskas controls the net with 1.17 digs, her seventh double-double of Bond Shymansky blocks per game while freshman the season. Head Volleyball Coach Erin Birmingham has contributed “Our team knows that we are 66 total blocks to lead the team. capable of performing like this, and Senior Abby Showers has 310 digs even better, every night,” said Head match would go against the Jackets on the season and averages 3.88 digs Coach Bond Shymansky as reported 0-3 (23-30, 25-30, 27-30). Kellogg per game. by ramblinwreck.com. “Our pass- recorded 17 kills and hit .394 while Tech begins the second half of the ing and defense was consistent and Gray registered 16 kills. However, season tonight as they host the ACC gritty, which allowed us to stay in Tech allowed the Tigers to hit .305 leading Duke Blue Devils at 7 p.m. long rallies, which eventually helped and only hit .227 on the night. in O’Keefe Gymnasium. The Jackets

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Eddie Burns, while second baseman Diamond from page 36 Ussery went 3-3 at the plate, scored twice and stole a base. include the pitchers. In game two of the Gold and On the mound, the Jackets lost White World Series, the Gold team starters Wood, Hyde and Gustafson. evened up the series with an 8-3 This year’s incoming recruiting class victory. will have to mature quickly. Southpaw Tim Ladd picked up Among those names are second the win pitching 4 1/3 innings, allow- baseman Jeff Ussery, third base- ing two earned runs, while striking man Patrick Long, infielder Tony out three, and walking three. Plagman, outfielders Matt Harper, Junior Danny Payne picked up Michael Klindt, Curtis Dupart the save by hurling 2 2/3 scoreless and Ben Baker, pitchers Andrew innings while striking out one. Payne Robinson, Zach Von Tersch and added to his performance by going Will Hirsch. 3-4 at the plate, and scoring once. By Jamie Howell/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The Gold and White World Series Ussery once again played well wim team begins fall season: The swimming and diving team got their fall schedule underway earlier is a three-game series that started going 2-3 at the plate. Sophomore this month. The team will hold the annual Alumni Meet today at 5:00pm at the Aquatic Center. this past Monday and ended on Luke Murton hit the only home run S Wednesday. of the day for the White team. On Monday, the White team In the third and deciding game North said. A Dean’s list student majoring defeated the Gold team 9-1 in seven of the series, Dupart had three hits North from page 40 His confident attitude has helped in Industrial Engineering, North innings. Junior Jared Hyatt pitched and drove in all four of the Gold guide him and his team to great has led Tech in singles and doubles seven strong innings and allowed team’s runs in a 4-2 victory over the think, ‘Oh I’m definitely going to play in singles and doubles matches. play and has won numerous matches only one earned run, while striking White squad. lose.’ The biggest thing is to realize North is now reaching much of the during the individual part of the out five and walking two. Tech begins the regular season that you can beat anybody because success and consistency he had hoped fall season. The team portion of the Junior Matt Wieters and Long against Georgia Southern in States- it gives you a much better chance,” for when he first started at Tech. schedule begins in February. each homered off of Gold team starter boro, Ga. on Feb. 10, 2007.

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Th e Jackets do not have the luxury from page 36 of preseason games so their fi rst Nix game counts. Th e off ense struggled in the second half of the fi rst game, scoring just 10 points against Notre Dame’s defense. It may have taken a little while to get used to the new play calling system as Tech came out against Samford and Troy the next two weeks scoring 38 and 35 points , respectively. Of course those games were not a fl uke, Tech has been av- eraging over 32 points a game after the Notre Dame game. As far as a typical week goes, the coaches put a lot more time and eff ort into their game plan than people think. “A lot of video watching, a lot of preparation as far as game plan and getting the players ready. A lot of watching what we’re doing from practice to try to correct it and get it better,” Nix said about a typical work week. By Matt Emerick / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS For the fans that do not remem- humper: Jamaal Evans proved that he deserves playing time ber, Nix was the starting rushing six times for 29 yards against Clemson. He also re- for Auburn his senior season in 1995 turnedT four kickoff s for 87 tyards in the 31-7 heartbreaking loss and took some of the atmosphere and brought it here. “I revert a lot back to my playing days. I enjoyed it when when you go to school here, it’s a Photograph courtesy of GTAA from page 39 In his fi fth season on the Flats, offensive coordinator and quarter- the coach ran plays that I enjoyed Michael whole other level. I understand that backs coach Patrick Nix has an expanded his role in the offense. running and felt comfortable with, we’re one of the top schools in the and I think I had the most success ketball as well as football in high country, period. My folks are just ing under Nix and the nation has the off ensive play calling duties over when we did that. So I try to be that school. “We thought about [playing glad that I’m able to do what I do recognized that. Nix was recently to off ensive coordinator and quar- way with Reggie and the other guys basketball] when I fi rst got here. But here,” said Johnson of the academic named the national coordinator of terbacks coach Patrick Nix. “I was and put them in the best situations Tech’s very demanding. We’ll see, I challenge. the week by rivals.com after Tech looking forward to it, I was excited for them to be successful,” he said of would have to get out there and start Whether we see him on special beat Virginia Tech. about it. Most of our [off ensive] line his position as a play caller. practicing again. When I got here, the teams or on the defensive line, Last season, after beating Duke returning, our receivers coming back. As far as being in a mentor main thing on everybody’s mind was Johnson’s shown the ability to make 35-10, Tech managed more than 20 Reggie coming back for his last year position, he knows how it goes for to get me in the weight room.” the big play. He’s still learning the points just once in the fi nal six games and the running backs coming back. a college quarterback. “Th e experi- Johnson has adjusted to the defense but has already made a and averaged just 14.6 points in that You had to think we had a chance to ence of going what they go through, demanding academic pressures diff erence and proved his ability. stretch of games. Th at includes the be pretty good. I was excited to have knowing the diff erent things that of Tech well. “Tech is a wake-up Johnson’s next big test comes against seven point loss against UGA and that opportunity to work with the Reggie has to put up with, from all call when you fi rst get here. It’s not the Hurricanes. the off ensive meltdown against Utah guys,” Nix said about the announce- aspects of it. From going to class to high school. Th e challenge is great, Th e Jackets will look to win in the Emerald Bowl. ment to run the off ense. Friday nights before games. Been it’s demanding. Just like any other back-to-back games against Miami During the off season, Head Since Nix took the reigns, it has there, done that; I can relate to him,” college athlete you have practice and improve upon their 10 game Coach decided to turn not been a cake walk from day one. Nix said. and responsibilities to sports. But Homecoming winning streak.

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The Hurricanes slipped by a winless Duke Tech returns home after its worst loss of team, stopping a last second pass that would Four Key Questions the season. On offense, the ball was thrown to have resulted in a major upset. Miami has had star receiver Calvin Johnson a mere two times to deal with issues both on and off the field. The in the second half and the Jackets failed to offense has been inconsistent and the defense • Will Tech be able to bounce back? produce a first down for more than a quarter. has not performed to the level it displayed last Last week, Clemson routed Tech and embarrassed the team on national The defense also played poorly, missing open season. Despite not having defeated a ranked television. Tech’s only other loss of the season came against then No. 2 field tackles and allowing for huge touchdown team, the Hurricanes can still win the ACC Notre Dame. With five straight wins after that home loss, the team has passes and runs. The defense looked nothing Coastal division. They look to live up to their left little doubt of their ability to recover from a defeat. While both were like the unit that has anchored Tech in many preseason ranking as they try to make headlines losses against ranked teams, the Jackets played well in defeat against the of its victories. The team appeared out of sync about their play on the field to overshadow Fighting Irish and poorly against the Tigers. Also, Miami presents a much and sluggish. The Jackets aim to correct the what has happened off it. more formidable challenge than Samford did following the opening week mistakes made on both sides of the ball. loss. Tech will look to perform its best against its ACC rival. “There were times as • Will Miami contain Calvin Johnson? After being named a midseason First Team All-American, Calvin you look at the tape in Johnson was held without a catch for the first time of his career against “[We] have another the comfort of the air the Tigers. A game plan with two and three men covering Johnson forced tough game this week, Reggie Ball to look for other options on the field. Miami will surely follow conditioning that you Clemson’s blueprint on how to stop the Jackets most dangerous receiving so [we] better get over could say ‘Well, [Calvin threat. The Miami defense has only yielded four passing touchdowns this [the loss to Clemson] in a season and is giving up 195 yards a game. Before the game in Death Val- Johnson’s] open...I could ley, Johnson had scored at least a touchdown and surpassed the century hurry and get ready [for hit him here.” mark in yards in each of his three previous games. Miami].” Larry Coker • Can Miami play without distractions? Chan Gailey With 13 suspensions to players involved in the brawl in the game against Miami Head Coach Florida International and a coach on the hot seat, Miami has had to deal Tech Head Coach with many off-field issues. In a near loss to the bottom dweller Duke, Miami showed an obvious need for its starters. The suspended players (except safety Anthony Reddick) return in the game against Tech, but have had a week on the sidelines and out of uniform. Coach Larry Coker has also been criticized throughout the season for not producing the na- tional championship caliber season the program is used to, and another loss would certainly decrease his chances of returning next season. • Can Tech play its best on Homecoming weekend? Historically, Tech has played well on Homecoming going 42-13-1 in those games. The Jackets have won the past 10 Homecoming games and 15 of their last 17. With a deafening crowd of yellow and gold, Bobby Dodd stadium has consistently been a hostile environment for any opposing team to play in, especially for those visiting on Homecoming weekend. Still, with the scheduling of preseason No. 11 Miami for the weekend, the game was anticipated to be nothing resembling a pushover. The Tech team looks to remain in control of the ACC Coastal Division, and they must win if the team wants to remain ranked. Spread: Tech by 6

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Clemson - Georgia Tech anchored by four seniors and one from page 40 Tigers junior. Clemson’s starters average Georgia Tech 0 0 0 7 ̶ 7 314 lbs across the line. Senior left Clemson 0 7 10 14 ̶ 31 guard Roman Fry left the game after night, Ball was 12-25 for 117 yards, Second Quarter while throwing a touchdown and an the third play with an apparent knee CU - J. Davis 2-yd run (Dean kick), . injury, and he was replaced by junior 11:49 The Jackets went from the 13 Chris McDuffie who is 6-foot-5 Third Quarter minute mark of the first quarter until 330 lbs. On the defensive line, the CU - J. Dean 25-yd field goal, 11:06 there were only three minutes left in Tigers shortest player is 6-foot-4 and CU - C. Spiller 50-yd run (Dean the third quarter without picking up weighs 305 lbs. kick), 0:58 a first down. Tech’s offense was held In the first half, Clemson running Fourth Quarter to 206 total yards for the game with back James Davis had ten more yards GT - J. Johnson 35-yd pass from R. only 88 of those on the ground. on the ground than the Jackets 79 Ball (Bell kick), 13:31 The last time that the Jackets were total yards of offense. CU - C. Spiller 50-yd pass from W. held to under 100 yards rushing was On a more positive note, the Proctor (Dean kick), 11:37 in last year’s 51-7 loss to Virginia Tech Jackets were able to keep the Clemson CU - J. Davis 5-yd run(Dean kick), where they ran for only 74. passing attack in check. 7:29 “We gave up a lot of big plays in For the first half, Clemson quar- Individual Leaders the game. It hurts morale and it hurts terback Will Proctor was 6-12, for 55 Rushing momentum,” Gailey said. yards and threw one early intercep- GT Car. Yds TD A n o t h e r tion. T. Choice 15 48 0 very noticeable While Clem- J. Evans 6 29 0 problem for “We gave up a son dominated R. Ball 12 8 0 the Jackets was lot of big plays in the stat sheets Totals 37 121 0 getting the ball early on, Tech CU Car. Yds TD into the hands the game. It hurts was a field goal J. Davis 21 216 2 of their best morale and it hurts and a key tackle C. Spiller 16 116 1 player, Calvin away from being Totals 38 321 3 Johnson. He was momentum.” tied 3-3 with Receiving thrown to four the Tigers at GT Rec. Yds TD times during the Chan Gailey halftime. In- J. Johnson 7 75 1 game, but was Head Football Coach stead, Travis C. Dunlap 2 21 0 held without a Bell hooked his Totals 12 117 1 catch. It was the early 37 yard CU Rec. Yds TD first time Johnson was held without field goal wide left and Clemson run- T. Grisham 2 25 0 a catch in his collegiate career, which ning back Davis broke safety Djay By Jamie Howell/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS C. Spiller 1 50 1 spans 31 games. Jones’ tackle at the Tech 2 yard line James Johnson, a redshirt sophomore from Oakland, Fla., makes an Totals 7 105 1 While many will point to the to score Clemson’s first touchdown acrobatic touchdown reception against Clemson last Saturday night. number of times he was thrown to of the game. Passing as the main reason why he was a In the second half, the Tigers a miraculous 35 yard touchdown Clemson. The Tigers would go on GT Comp-Att-Yds TD INT non-factor, it may have had more continued to run the ball well and pass from Ball to James Johnson to score once more to finish the R. Ball 12-25-117 1 1 to do with the lack of time that Ball sealed the game up late in the third that bounced off of Clemson de- game on a six yard touchdown run CU Comp-Att-Yds TD INT had to deliver the pass. quarter when backup running back fender Crezdon Butler, it was not by James Davis. W. Proctor 7-16-105 1 1 “We [had] no rhythm. It seems C.J. Spiller juked and ran 50 yards enough to bring the Jackets back All is not lost for the Jackets ACC Division Leaders* like we have been in a rhythm every to the end zone to put the Tigers into the game. though. Tomorrow the team kicks Coastal week so far, but they did a great job of up 17-0. On the ensuing drive, Spiller off against Miami for Tech’s home- 1. Georgia Tech (5-2, 3-1 ACC) keeping us out of rhythm with their “In the second half, they started again drove a dagger through the coming. The winner of this game 2. Virginia Tech (5-2, 2-1 ACC) pass rush. We will need to study film doubling down on our tackles and heart of the Jackets chances as he controls their own destiny. If Tech 3. Miami (5-2, 2-2 ACC) in order to make sure that this does got some movement on us. Unfor- faked out both senior linebacker Ka- wins, they have a very good chance not happen again,” Gailey said. tunately, we weren’t able to make a Michael Hall and senior cornerback to play in the ACC championship Atlantic The reason for Clemson’s domina- play,” said senior defensive tackle Kenny Scott on a 50 yard scamper to and possibly get revenge against the 1. Boston College (7-1, 4-1 ACC) tion along the offensive and defensive Joe Anoai. the end zone after catching a screen Tigers on Dec. 2 in Jacksonville. 2. Clemson (6-1, 3-1 ACC) lines may have resulted from the While Tech was able to put pass out of the right flat. “We understand what is at stake, 3. Wake Forest (6-1, 2-1 ACC) size differential between the two together a drive early in the fourth It was the first and only pass and we will prepare for Miami,” 4. Maryland (5-2, 2-1 ACC) lines. The Tigers offensive line is quarter to make the game 17-7 on completion of the second half for Scott said. *as of 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 25 SPORTS Technique • Friday, October 27, 2006 • 39 Johnson adds depth to defense By Akshay Amaraneni Johnson is a big part of Defensive out to be a big difference in terms of Contributing Writer Coordinator Jon Tenuta’s compli- style of play. “I try to watch all the cated defense, but one of his coaches defensive linemen, and watch stuff Michael Johnson has recently helped the transition. “Coach Giff that they do and learn from them. made a name for himself on the Smith was one of the greatest players I might just try to work it in to my football field. He helped preserve in Georgia state history. He played own game. In high school I played Tech’s win against Maryland with defensive end too, I’m trying to learn defensive end, but I didn’t know two sacks in the final two plays of everything I can from him, it’s a anything about hand placement and the game. He also had a sack and a blessing,” Johnson said. working moves. I would just juke and forced against Troy. Along The Jackets’ defensive line is go around, when you get into college with Adamm Oliver and Darrel one of the strongest parts of Tech’s it’s all about the little things,” he said Robertson, the three make up one defense and even Head Coach Chan about paying attention to detail on of the best defensive end rotations Gailey proclaimed it to be one of the defensive line. in . the deepest defensive lines he’d ever Johnson’s height also gives him an By Michael Skinner/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Johnson grew up in Selma, Ala- coached. “It’s not necessarily indi- advantage, at six feet seven inches, Senior defensive specialist Abby Showers works for a dig. The volley- bama but went to Plantersville for vidual, being able to rotate everyone he’s the tallest member of the line, ball team helps to “Dig for the Cure” tonight at O’Keefe Gymnasium. high school due to the more diverse and keep everybody fresh. We just “jumping up, getting in the way of atmosphere. He chose Tech over keep coming,” Johnson said of the passes. It helps me get extension on other schools offering scholarships intensity on the line. people when I go to block. It can get mostly due to the academics. The depth of the line and you in trouble when you get caught Volleyball earns first One of the reasons Johnson Johnson’s abilities showed in his first peeking over people.” likes Tech so much is the diversity. game against Troy. Midway through Johnson used his height in bas- “Where I’m from, it’s kind of sad, the second quarter, on a third down ACC win of season but you only have black people and play, Johnson rushed around the line See Michael, page 35 white people. My mom told me the and sacked quar- By Asif Heerji ence matches away from O’Keefe world’s not all black and white, you terback Omar Assistant Sports Editor Gymnasium. have to go out and meet all kinds of Haugabook. He Sophomore setter Allie Niekamp different people. And that was just hit Haugabook The volleyball team played in paced the offense with 35 assists, and great, getting here, getting to talk so hard the ball five games over the past two weeks added 5 kills in 9 attempts with no to different people from across the came loose and and went 3-2 during that span. Tech hitting errors (.556 hit percentage). world,” Johnson said of the atmo- Phillip Wheeler defeated North Carolina and North Callie Miller, Talisa Kellogg and sphere at Tech. was able to recov- Carolina State Ulrike Stege- He stays humble despite all er the fumble. “It at home and mann each had the attention Tech’s football team felt good, that’s Virginia Tech “We are confident 10 kills to pace and defense are getting these days. what we try to on the road, that we have put the offense. “It’s awesome, I’m blessed. A lot of do on defense, while dropping Afterwords, people would give anything to be in we try to play road matches [the losing] streak the team made my shoes, to have this opportunity. fast. We play ag- at Clemson and to rest...our team is the trip from I’ve always been taught to make the gressive, physical, Virginia. Blacksburg to most of my opportunities. One of my that’s just how we Last week- hungry to get even Charlottesville, favorite quotes is ‘to whom much is play,” Johnson end, Tech trav- better.” Va. to face the given, much is expected,’ I think I’ve said of the play. eled to Virginia Cavaliers. They been given a whole lot and I don’t He added three to take on the Bond Shymansky fell behind early want to waste it,” Johnson said of sacks against Hokies and the and their come- his abilities. Maryland. Cavaliers. The Head Coach - Volleyball back bid fell His profile in rivals.com had him Getting there team started the short as they listed as the sixth-best tight-end in was not easy for trip on the right foot by sweeping dropped the match 3-2 (22-30, 30- Alabama, “I just looked in the paper Johnson. The Virginia Tech 3-0 (30-26, 30-20, 24, 22-30, 30-27, 12-15). Kellogg one day and saw ‘defensive end.’ I transition from 30-26) and picked up their first led the Tech attack with 14 kills don’t really care about what position high school foot- By Ariel Bravy/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS road ACC win of the season. Tech I play, I just want to get out and help ball to NCAA Michael Johnson’s combination of size and speed had previously been 0-4 in confer- See Volley, page 33 contribute wherever I can.” football turned creates problems for opposing offensive lineman.

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PRESTIGE EXPLORES REVENGE HIGH ON CAFFEINE? Tops at the box offi ce this week, Hugh What dangers does your daily SPORTS Jackman and Christian Bale star in this coff ee or soft drink pose to Technique • Friday, October 27, 2006 movie as friends turned rivals. Page 21 your long-term health. Page 17 by sports thet he shortsshorts numbers MattesonMatteson pperformserforms 4 well on PGA Tour Former two-time Tech All- Th e Tech men’s basketball team American, Troy Matteson, is making was selected to fi nish fourth in the his way up the Professional Golf conference by the sports writers and Association (PGA) money list and broadcasters at the ACC Operation world golf ranking. Two weeks ago, Basketball media day. Matteson won the Frys.com Open In addition, junior guard An- and fi nished tied for second at the thony Morrow, who was the most Funai Classic at the Walt Disney accurate shooter in the conference World Resort three weeks ago. Th ese from three-point range last year, was results, along with many other strong tabbed to the All-ACC second team. performances, have vaulted him up to Last year, he led the team in scor- 88th place in the world golf rankings ing with 16 points per game, 32.2 and 42nd on the money list, earning minutes per game and free throw $1,630,197 this year alone. percentage with 88.7 percent while He has placed in the top 10 in each starting in all 28 games. Newcomer of the last four events he has played. In doing so, he has added 66 points Th addeus Young, a 6-foot-eight By Jamie Howell / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS forward out of Memphis, Tenn., to his world golf ranking score and Clemson running back James Davis breaks a tackle against Tech in last Saturday’s game. The sophomore has added 89.05 points to his world was tabbed as the preseason rookie ran for 216 yards against the Tech defense and scored two touchdowns to lead the Tigers’ rushing attack. of the year. golf ranking score this year. True freshman Javaris Critten- ton, another newcomer for Tech out of Atlanta, fi nished third in the Tigers run past Tech 31-7 Michael Isenhour rookie of the year voting. Both are a part of a recruiting class which Annual Toy Drive is ranked as high as sixth in the By William Bretherton Th at rushing total is the highest bottom all season so far,” said head country. Senior Staff Writer allowed by Tech since 2004 at North coach Chan Gailey. Georgia Tech is collecting new Carolina in a losing eff ort where the Clemson’s defensive line was and unwrapped toys as a part of the In a battle for ACC supremacy, Tech defense allowed 284 yards on able to penetrate into the Jackets’ sixth-annual Michael Isenhour Toy the Jackets were manhandled by No. the ground. off ensive backfi eld for the majority Drive. Fans can bring toys to the 10 12 Clemson 31-7. It’s also the highest number of of the evening. Tech football game tomorrow against Th e Jackets had a diffi cult time yards allowed in Jon Tenuta’s tenure Quarterback Reggie Ball had Miami as they enter Bobby Dodd Th e Jackets have won 10 consecu- containing the Tigers rushing at- as defensive coordinator. diffi culty throwing the ball down Stadium or drop off the toys at the tive homecoming games and are tack, as they amassed 321 yards “Th ey’re a very physical football fi eld all night long as he was being Georgia Tech Athletic Association 42-13-1 historically during these against Tech’s rush defense which team. I said at the beginning of the chased around the pocket. For the during business hours through Mon- games. Tech has also won 15 of their was previously ranked No. 6 in the week that these guys were the best day, Oct. 30. Children’s Healthcare last 17 homecoming games. In last nation. football team we had faced top to See Tigers, page 38 of Atlanta, Toys for Tots and other year’s game the Jackets slipped by Atlanta-area charities will be the Clemson, 10-9. recipients of the collected donations. Ironically enough, the last time In addition, the local Unites States Tech lost a homecoming game was Tennis looks North for direction Marine Corps has joined the cause against the Tigers in 1995, when this year. they fell 24-3 under Head Coach By Hahnming Lee Both marines and athletes will be George O’Leary during his fi rst full Contributing Writer collecting toys at the gates tomorrow season on the Flats. before the football game starting at David North has become a force 2 p.m. A former Tech basketball in both singles and doubles play player, Isenhour started the cause on a talented Tech men’s tennis in 2001 to help families who were team. North won eight consecutive victims of 9/11 while he battled with 1998 matches at the end of last season, and leukemia. Th e drive was renamed has continued to rack up wins early in his honor when Isenhour passed Th e Jackets last won the ACC in the fall season. away in 2002 to cancer. in 1998 when they split the title North advanced to the fi nals in Th e volleyball team will take part with Florida State with identical doubles play at the Baylor Intercol- in the fi ght against breast cancer by 7-1 conference records. legiate with partner Eric Molnar. taking part in the “Dig for the Cure” Th e Jackets will remain in the At the ITA Men’s Mideast In- Friday against Duke at O’Keefe driver’s seat with a win over Miami door Regional Championships, he By Amanda Thomas / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS Gymnasium. Individuals are able to for the Coastal Division crown. Th e partnered with George Gvelesiani donate a fl at amount or give a dollar winner will likely play the Atlantic A native of Durban, South Africa, David North has been Tech’s top and made it to the fi nals before men’s tennis performer in both singles and doubles play this year. amount based on how many digs the Division Champion in Jacksonville losing to the No. 3 seeded pairing Jackets record in the match. for the ACC title and a berth in the from William and Mary. North years at Tech, he has often been now want to graduate as I have come OrangeOrange BBowl.owl. and Gvelesiani led Alex Cojanu and seen as the underdog in his matches this far. Th e way I’ve been improving Colin O’Brien 7-4 before losing in against other players. I want to stay here.” North says. Price not right for the tiebreaker 9-8. “I don’t see myself as the under- During his last summer of intense In singles play, North advanced dog. Rankings-wise, it looks like training with former top college NBL’s Dragons on to the semifi nals of the Baylor Inter- that, but the players at the tourna- player Ryler Deheart, he came to the collegiate after knocking off three ments that know me certainly don’t realization that the most talented Former Tech All-American Mark consecutive ranked opponents before look at me like that. It doesn’t really player is not always the one with the Price is now a former head coach. deck falling to Baylor’s No. 23 Michal mean so much how you’re ranked. highest ranking. Price was asked to give his resigna- Event Date F vs. Miami 10/28 @ 3:30 p.m. Kokta, 6-7, 5-7. It’s all about how you hit the tennis Th e constantly close matches tion from the South Dragons of At the Polo Ralph Lauren All- ball.” North said. the Australian National Basketball V vs. Duke 10/27 @ 7 p.m. between the two made North see how American Championships, North Inconsistent play plagued North too much weight cannot be given to League (NBL). Just fi ve games into V vs. Wake Forest 10/28 @ 8 p.m. won six consecutive matches in last season as he lost eight consecu- where one is or is not ranked. the 2006 season, Price was replaced V vs. Wake Forest 10/28 @ 8 p.m. straight sets before losing in the tive singles matches. His confi dence “I believe I can beat anybody. by the captain of the team after S vs. Alumni 10/27 @ 5 p.m. second round of the Main Draw to in his ability and is motivation for Th e thing is in college tennis is that starting the season winless. F-Football (ABC), V-Volleyball (WREK the No. 4 seed Somdev Devvarman improvement and change have driven anybody can beat anybody on any He was informed of the request 91.1 FM), W-Women’s Basketball (exhi- of Virginia, 6-3, 6-2. him to stay at Tech. day. A lot of the time, when people for his resignation the morning after bition), S-Swimming and Diving While North, a junior from South “It seemed like my freshman and play highly ranked people, they dropping his fi fth game in a row last For complete schedules, check out Africa, has achieved a considerable sophomore year I started off real Sunday night. Price obliged and www.ramblinwreck.com. amount of success in his fi rst two badly…I have improved a ton, and See North, page 34 ended his short stint in the league.