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By SAM STRYKER “I thought we could run the competition News Writer table,” he said. While this was not the first For the second straight time home loss for the Irish this offers $40K the Notre Dame football team year, students were shocked a lost at home to Navy, and stu- ranked Notre Dame team fell to dents predictably took the loss unranked Navy. By CASEY KENNY hard, especially with the possi- “It’s harder losing to a team News Writer bility of an at-large BCS bid all that you are closer to in skill as but evaporating. opposed to the USC game,” “It was possibly one of the freshman Jaimie Morrison said. The Gigot Center for most depressing games I have Other students said they felt Entrepreneurial Studies at ever seen,” senior Alex Tomala disappointment that a seeming- the Mendoza College of said. ly overmatched Navy team was Business has invited students Graduate student David able to defeat Notre Dame. to submit business plans and Moors said he — like many stu- “I was really excited for my compete for a total of dents — was not expecting first Navy game at home but VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer $40,000 in prize money as such a close game, or a Notre Naval Academy cadets that made the trip to South Bend celebrate part of its annual Business Dame loss. see LOSS/page 6 as they watch the Midshipmen defeat the Irish Saturday. Plan Competition. “The Business Plan Competition is one of Mendoza’s biggest events of the year,” Karen Slaggert, the Gigot Center program GreeND stands still to advocate change manager, said. “It is a great educational opportunity to By JILLIAN STICHCOMB test entrepreneurial skills and have some fun.” News Writer The Competition features two categories, according to While most students the Gigot Center’s Web site. were beginning to tail- The McCloskey Business Plan gate for the Navy game, Competition “focuses on ven- members of GreeND gath- tures that have not yet been ered by Stonehenge early launched or are in the earli- Saturday morning for a est stages of launch,” while “Climate Change Flash the Social Venture Plan Mob,” where students Competition “fosters a spirit posed in various posi- of collaboration between tions for five minutes to business and social ventures help raise awareness — business plans with a about environmental social and/or environmental issues. mission/purpose.” “The goal of the event These two categories of the VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer was to make people more Competition are in their Members of GreeND pose outside the Hesburgh Library Saturday to help raise awareness about environmental issues. Participants collected over 500 petition signatures. see GREEND/page 3 see MENDOZA/page 6 Former ACE interns Navy formal returns after hiatus tackle new challenges SGA sponsors dance for Belles and Midshipmen after game By ALICIA SMITH News Writer By NORA KENNEY Catholic schools across the United News Writer States. So this year, rather than For the first time since 2002, waking up to go to class and stop the women of Saint Mary’s by the ACE office to work, the for- hosted the men of the Naval Last year, as seniors, five Notre mer interns wake up to face a Academy at a Student Dame students worked as interns classroom full of students. Government Association (SGA) for the Alliance for Catholic “Living ACE’s mission of bring- sponsored Navy—Saint Mary’s Education (ACE) program, appear- ing energy and life to an under- formal. ing at recruitment events and resourced Catholic school has The dance was originally communicating with peers about been full of difficulty, heartache, held in order to allow the Saint the program. and joy,” Kevin Veselik, who is Mary’s students to meet new This year, they are each still teaching fifth grade in Harlingen, people, however, the ball part of the ACE program — but Tex., said. “It has been one of the became a tradition after sever- their job descriptions, and every- most challenging and one of the al consecutive years. day lives, have taken on some big best experiences of my life.” The Navy—Saint Mary’s for- changes. Julie Garcia, who is teaching mal was traditionally held each The mission of the ACE program second grade in Prairie Village, year when Navy came to Notre is to offer college graduates the Kan., said being a teacher is Dame to play football and was Photo courtesy of Teresa Cristarella opportunity to serve as full-time Saint Mary’s first year Fatima Farfan smiles while standing teachers in under-resourced see ACE/page 3 see DANCE/page 6 next to two cadets from the Naval Academy Saturday.

INSIDE TODAY’S PAPER SMC sees growth in music major page 3 N Insider analysis pullout N Interview with director of ‘Strong Bodies Fight’ page 13 N Viewpoint page 10 page 2 The Observer N PAGE 2 Monday, November 9, 2009

INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT THE LOSS AGAINST NAVY? Postponing panic

Throughout the course of the past few weeks, I’ve found that I have become more and more tense. I have no time to Brian Solaba Gabi Hernandez Kate Buczek Lisa Hartung Josh Renberg Joan Gary relax, and I can often be seen running around campus like a chicken with it’s sophomore freshman freshman sophomore sophomore freshman head cut off. My lack Keenan McGlinn Pangborn Welsh Family Duncan McGlinn of time for stems from my overindul- gence in a variety of “It was a huge “It was sad. I “It was “I thought it “At least we “Ouch!” activities that keep let-down. I felt bad for all disappointing, was really didn’t lose me bouncing back thought we the parents who but a good depressing and against and forth around campus like an were going to came, but it was effort.” the players Syracuse.” erratic ping-pong come back in a beautiful were really ball. Not to mention the end.” day.” uninspiring.” the fact that I have Alicia Smith 18 credit hours on top of all that. News Homework, there- Production fore, takes a back- Editor Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] seat. The stack of homework that I am behind on is begin- ning to resemble the Sears Tower. As my books keep piling in the corner of my IN BRIEF room, I am scurrying from one event to the next, in hopes that maybe around The play, The Sugar Wife, midnight I can finally catch my breath. will be performed from Nov. 10 Well midnight comes and goes and to 15 in the Decio Mainstage here I am in the wee hours of the morn- Theatre in the DeBartolo ing trying to catch up on that never-end- Performing Arts Center, start- ing accumulation of homework. And ing at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be finally, I hit the point where I just don’t purchased at care anymore. That’s when the procras- performingarts.nd.edu or 574- tination starts. 631-2800. I begin by logging onto my computer. It starts out innocently enough. I open a A lecture, “Nuclear book and Microsoft Word and start to Disarmament, Terrorism and type my homework, the keys clacking Global Security,” will take rhythmically. My mind begins to form a place Tuesday from 4:15 p.m. beat to the keyboard, and I open iTunes. to 5:45 p.m. in the Hesburgh It all goes downhill from there. Center Auditorium. The lec- After iTunes is open, I begin to surf the ture is free and will feature web. I check out Facebook, stalk a few retired Army Major General people whose lives I find particularly William Burns. interesting, and read everyone’s status updates. I check my e-mail multiple A seminar, “Atomic times, and then I turn to Google. There I Obsession,” will take place surf the gaming Web sites in hope to find November 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. a new addiction to satisfy my craving for in 119 O’Shaughnessy Hall. a little fun. After playing a few rounds of GRACE KENESEY/The Observer The lecture is free and will Yahtzee, Bloons Tower Defense Four or Leprechaun Dan Collins runs on the side line and raises spirits at the Notre Dame feature Professor John some other game online, I move to versus Navy home game on Saturday. Navy went on to beat Notre Dame. Mueller, the Woody Hayes another Web site, a new personal Chair of National Security favorite, Sporcle. Studies, Mershon Center, at I open a few quizzes and play for a Ohio State University. while, until I find one that leads me to my next endeavor. For instance, last week I Baraka Bouts 2009 will be found a Sporcle quiz that was about The OFFBEAT held Nov. 12 starting at 6 p.m. Oregon Trail, a popular video game at the Joyce Center when I was about 12. My interest peaks, Woman passes written Wednesday, said Choi that someone had broken Fieldhouse, Gate 3. The and I rapidly return to Google in hopes driving test on 950th try Young-chul, a police official into his truck and stolen entrance fee is $5 at the door that someone out there has posted this SEOUL, South Korea — A at the drivers’ license cash, a jacket and a small and all proceeds benefit the fabulous game online for free. I find it, woman in South Korea who agency in Jeonju, 130 miles amount of marijuana while Holy Cross Missions in East and begin to play. After investing over an tried to pass the written (210 kilometers) south of he was at a tavern in Salem. Africa. hour of my time and traveling over exam for a driver’s license Seoul. He then called 911 again halfway across America, I discover that with near-daily attempts to complain that deputies A Veteran’s Day ceremony all of my companions and I have gotten since April 2005 has finally Ore. man charged with DUI had not arrived, but the dis- will be held Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. stuck in a snowstorm and I’ve become a succeeded on her 950th after intoxicated 911 call patcher had trouble under- at Clarke Memorial Fountain. cannibal and then die of starvation. time. The aspiring driver SALEM, Ore. — Oregon standing Hoover because he The ceremony follows a 24- Game over. spent more than 5 million police have charged a man was driving and stopping hour vigil at the fountain After the frustrations have ensued, I won ($4,200) in application with drunken driving after several times to vomit. beginning 5 p.m. on November return to my homework. The relaxation fees, but until now had he called 911 to report his He was arrested on 10. Retired U.S. Air Force is over. Though I’m putting off my home- failed to score the mini- marijuana as stolen but the charges of driving under the Colonel Howard Hanson will work by wasting time online, I’ve found mum 60 out of a possible dispatcher couldn’t under- influence of intoxicants. speak. that the small amount of time I spend 100 points needed to get stand him because he was The sheriff’s office says it doing something completely worthless behind the wheel for a vomiting while on the road. has no record of an attorney To submit information to be has saved my sanity. Without my pro- driving test. Marion County sheriff’s for Hoover. included in this section of The crastination, my tension would consume Cha Sa-soon, 68, finally deputies say 21-year-old Observer, e-mail detailed me, and I’d find myself in a state of total passed the written exam Calvin Hoover, of Salem, told Information compiled information about an event to and complete panic. 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“They like the fact that they teaches math at the high ACE have someone they can relate school level in Montgomery, with, who know what it’s like Ala., said she enjoys communi- SMC sees increase continued from page 1 to be their age,” he said. “They ty life because the other teach- extremely demanding but appreciate having someone ers in the house are able to rewarding. who can share that with share advice for teaching. “All teaching is service,” she them.” Finally, ACE teachers like in music majors said. “You can see that every- In fact, Mooney has been Laura Wilczek, who teaches day. What I do makes a really surprised by how much sixth through eighth grade lit- big impact on the lives of my respect he has been given as a erature, overwhelmingly said By MEGHAN PRICE “The faculty members have students.” new teacher. their faith is a major compo- News Writer been working for the past five Geoffrey Mooney, who is “What’s been really unique nent of their new lives. years to make the requirements teaching geometry, morality at my school is that they show “After a long day of teaching, for a music major more compati- and scripture to high school us a lot of respect,” he said. coaching, grading and plan- With the number of students ble with other majors,” Jacob sophomores and juniors in “They really respect what I’m ning lessons, I find one of the choosing to study music increas- said. “As a result Saint Mary’s has Pensacola, Fla., said some of doing.” best ways to center myself is ing nationwide over the past four become a leader in Liberal Arts his experiences have also been Because of all of these expe- through prayer,” Wilczek said. years, Saint Mary’s music depart- colleges, encouraging and making challenging — and some have riences, Mooney said his life as “Each week, my community ment has also seen an increase in it possible to double major.” been downright humorous. a teacher in the ACE program members gather for prayer in number of students choosing First year Erin Brown, who is in His funniest experience was is “a combination of crazy and the evening. It is a wonderful music as their major, music pro- the music education program, being mistaken for a freshmen fun.” time to reflect upon all the fessor Dr. Jeffrey Jacob said. said she is not worried about her or sophomore at the high Another aspect of being a blessings in our life, as well as “Nearly half of our current career. Brown said she has known school by the parents of a stu- teacher in the ACE program is pray for each other during dif- music majors are freshman,” she wanted to teach music for a dent. Yet Mooney laughs it off, communal living. ACE teach- ficult times.” Jacob said. long time and and also said his students have ers live in houses with the Jacob, who is a she is certain benefited from having a young other ACE teachers at their Contact Nora Kenney at graduate of Julliard “No matter what their she will find a teacher. site. Jessica Stouffer, who [email protected] and has been major is, in this job. teaching at the col- “No matter lege for 30 years, economy, everyone is what their said despite the probably a little major is, in this today’s economy worried about finding economy, every- and the difficulty one is probably graduates are hav- a job.” a little worried ing, there are 17 about finding a freshmen joining Erin Brown job,” Brown the music depart- Saint Mary’s first year said. “But as ment. long as there Jacob said this is are schools, nearly double the average of eight there will be music in schools and new students the department is there will be a need for music accustomed to seeing. teachers.” Jacob said the nationwide shift Jacob said he also is not worried is an unexplained mystery to about his students trying to find experts. Professionals in the field jobs after graduating. He said that are unsure of why so many under- program alumnae go into many graduate students are taking a different fields but they all do well, path that before had not been whether they continue in music or viewed as a secure career choice. not, and he is confident that the Jacob said one possibility is stu- Saint Mary’s music students will dents applying to graduate school continue to succeed. are attempting to diversify their “Our graduates go into a variety resumes. of vocations,” Jacob said. “But “Today, variety on a students they all find a good job within a resume is more important then year or two of leaving Saint ever,” he said. Mary’s.” Photo courtesy of Kevin Veselik Jacob said another possibility Kevin Veselik, current ACE 16 teacher and 2008-2009 ACE Intern, is held up by his ACE was more and more students are Contact Meghan Price at Brownsville community members as they show their Texas pride. choosing to double major. [email protected]

“GreeND is lucky to have a GreeND good network of people to rely on,” she said. “My goal continued from page 1 was to see a great student leader [Brosnihan] run with aware of how important cli- an idea she had.” mate change and energy Kelly said meeting people independence is for and hearing their views on America,” event coordinator environmental issues was and junior Claire Brosnihan definitely one of the high- said. lights of the event. The group posed in front “It’s always interesting to of LaFortune Student converse with different peo- Center, on South Quad and ple because it’s such a com- next to the Hesburgh plex issue and everyone Library. Students collected comes at it from different petition signa- angles,” she t u r e s f r o m said. “Some i n t e r e s t e d “What’s needed is a welcomed dis- passers-by. The solution that works cussion, oth- petitions are for the common good. e r s h a d going to be already made sent to each Notre Dame’s voice is up their mind, signer’s respec- needed and can but it was a t i v e U . S . contribute to this great event.” Senator to urge P a t r i c k the legislators debate.” M c C o r m i c k , t o s u p p o r t who manages environmental Patrick McCormick p o l i c y f o r initiatives. policy manager GreeND, said “ C l i m a t e GreeND another goal change affects for the event most those who a l o n g s i d e have contributed least to the raising awareness was to issue. It is a human solidari- “bring Notre Dame students ty issue,” Brosnihan said. together to be part of an “This is the greatest social issue that’s greater than justice issue of our time.” themselves.” Brosnihan said the group “Climate change has been was able to collect over 500 called the ultimate collec- signatures. tive action problem,” he “It went really well,” she said. “What’s needed is a said. solution that works for the Colleen Kelly, senior and common good. Notre Dame’s president of GreeND, said voice is needed and can con- much of the event’s success tribute to this debate.” was due to Brosnihan’s leadership and the efforts of Contact Jillian Stinchcomb at the students involved. [email protected] page 4 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISMENT Monday, November 9, 2009

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Brazil student expelled for mini-dress U.S. may expand drug treatment SAO PAULO — A Brazilian university has expelled a woman who was heckled by hun- dreds of fellow students for wearing a short, America redirects its attack on drugs in response to theraputic needs and the economic crisis pink dress to class — publicly accusing her Sunday of immorality. Associated Press The private Bandeirante University in Sao Bernardo do Campo, outside Sao Paulo, said NEW YORK — Based on 20-year-old Geisy Arruda disrespected “ethical the rhetoric, America’s war principles, academic dignity and morality.” on drugs seems poised to Bandeirante University published newspa- shift into a more enlightened per advertisements Sunday accusing Arruda of phase where treatment of attending class with “inadequate clothing” and addicts gains favor over having a provocative attitude that was “incom- imprisonment of low-level patible with the university environment.” offenders. Questions abound, however, about the Karzai pledges to end corruption nation’s readiness to turn KABUL — The embattled Afghan president the talk into reality. pledged Sunday that there would be no place The economic case for for corrupt officials in his new administration — expanding treatment, espe- a demand made by Washington and its interna- cially amid a recession, tional partners as they ponder sending more seems clear. Study after troops to confront the Taliban and shore up his study concludes that treating government. addicts, even in lengthy resi- Also Sunday, NATO reported three more dential programs, costs coalition soldiers — one American and two markedly less than incarcer- Britons — died in combat with the Taliban in ating them, so budget- western and southern areas. The latest losses strapped states could save pushed Britain’s combat death toll in the eight- millions. year Afghan war to 201. The unmet need for more NATO forces said they were still searching for treatment also is vast. two American paratroopers who disappeared According to federal data, Wednesday while trying to recover airdropped 7.6 million Americans need- supplies that had fallen into a river. Afghan ed treatment for illicit drug police said the two Americans were swept away use in 2008, and only 1.2 by the current and may have drowned. million — or 16 percent — received it. But the prospect of savings on prison and court costs NATIONAL NEWS hasn’t produced a surge of new fiscal support for treat- Ft. Hood shooter tied to 9/11 hijackers ment. California’s latest cri- WASHINGTON — The alleged Fort Hood sis budget, for example, shooter apparently attended the same strips all but a small fraction AP Virginia mosque as two Sept. 11 hijackers in of state funding away from a Garnett Wilson leads a counseling session at the Fortune Society, a nonprofit support center in 2001, at a time when a radical imam successful diversion and New York, on Oct. 22. Wilson served prison time in the 1980s and now works as a drug counselor. preached there. treatment program that vot- Whether the Fort Hood shooter associated ers approved in 2000. plete it successfully — that ment” involving emotional n’t have to go to some with the hijackers is something the FBI will “It’s easy to talk a good means we’re losing half,” group encounters — and are squalid little place across the probably look into, according to a law game about more treatment said Raquel Jeffers, director unaware of a new wave of railroad tracks.” enforcement official who spoke on condition and helping people,” said of New Jersey’s Division of medications and other ther- By federal count, there are of anonymity because the investigation is Scott Burns, executive direc- Addiction Services. “We can apies that haven’t gained more than 13,640 treatment ongoing. tor of the National District do better.” wide use despite proven programs nationwide, rang- The family of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the Attorneys Association. “But The appointment of treat- effectiveness ing from world-class to dubi- Army psychiatrist who killed 13 and wound- it smashes head on into real- ment expert Tom McLellan “For the first time, it can ous and mostly operating ed 29 at the Texas military base, held his ity when they don’t put their as deputy director of the truly be said that we know apart from the mainstream mother’s funeral at the Dar al Hijrah Islamic money where their mouth White House Office of what to do — we know the health-care industry. Center in Falls Church, Va., on May 31, is.” National Drug Control Policy things that work,” he said. Dr. H. Westley Clark, direc- 2001, according to her obituary in the Money aside, the treat- in April was seen as part of “But do we have the eco- tor of the federal Center for Roanoke Times newspaper. ment field faces multiple a shift of priorities for the nomic and political willing- Substance Abuse Treatment, challenges. At many pro- drug czar’s office. ness to put them into place? said his agency wants states U.S.-Indian culture clashes in Utah grams, counselors — often McLellan said he sees If we do, we’ll see results.” to develop better measure- BOUNTIFUL — To 12-year-old Suzannah former addicts themselves greater openness to expand- McLellan, insisting he’s not ments of programs’ per- Pabla, piercing her nose was a way to connect — are low-paid and ing treatment but also deep “a wild-eyed liberal,” said formance. with her roots in India. To Suzannah’s school, turnover is high. Many misunderstanding or igno- expanding treatment would- “The data shows treat- it was a dress-code violation worthy of a sus- states have yet to impose rance about scientific n’t negate the war on drugs. ment saves money — $1 pension. effective systems for evaluat- advances in the field and the “Law enforcement is nec- spent to $4 or $7 saved,” To other Indians, the incident was emblem- ing programs, a crucial issue need to integrate it into the essary, but it’s not suffi- Clark said. “If you’re an atic of how it can still be difficult for the in a field where success is health care system. cient,” he said. “You need altruist, making treatment American melting pot to absorb certain relative and relapses Most Americans, he sug- effective preventive services, available is a good thing. If aspects of their cultural and religious tradi- inevitable. gested, have an image of addiction and mental health you’re a narcissist, it’s a tions. “Fifty percent of clients drug treatment formed from services integrated with the good thing — you’d pay less Suzannah was briefly suspended last month who enter treatment com- the movies — “cartoon treat- rest of medicine. You should- in taxes.” from her public school in Bountiful, Utah, for violating a body-piercing ban. School officials — who noted that nose piercing is an Indian cultural choice, not a religious requirement — GERMANY compromised and said she could wear a clear, unobtrusive stud in her nose, and Suzannah returned to her seventh-grade class. Berlin celebrates 20 years after wall’s fall

Associated Press from 1961 to 1989; candle lightings visited, nearly a third of them to West LOCAL NEWS and 1,000 towering plastic foam Berlin, the rest through gates open- BERLIN — With concerts and dominoes to be placed along the ing up along the rest of the fenced, Lake County retirement plan draws few memorials on Monday, Germans will wall’s route and tipped over. mined frontier that cut their country CROWN POINT — Fewer than 20 full-time celebrate the day the Berlin Wall On Nov. 9, 1989, East Germans in two. Lake County employees have applied for an early came crashing down 20 years ago. came in droves, riding their sputter- Sections of the nearly 155 kilome- retirement package despite the county’s threat to On that cold night, they danced ing Trabants, motorcycles and rickety ters (100 miles) of wall were pulled eliminate 150 full-time government jobs by the atop the wall, arms raised in victory, bicycles. Hundreds, then thousands, down and knocked over. Tourists end of the year. hands clasped in friendship and giddy then hundreds of thousands crossed chiseled off chunks to keep as sou- “Some employees in their 80s have told me hope. Years of separation and anxiety over the following days. venirs. Tearful families reunited. they can’t afford to retire,” said Diane Young, the melted into the unbelievable reality of Stores in West Berlin stayed open Bars gave out free drinks. Strangers county’s insurance coordinator. “If you can’t freedom and a future without border late and banks gave out 100 kissed and toasted each other with afford to retire when you are 85, when can you?” guards, secret police, informers and Deutschemarks in “welcome money,” champagne. Lake County Council President Larry Blanchard rigid communist control. then worth about $50, to each East Klaus-Hubert Fugger, a student at said the early retirement program was an effort Germans are celebrating with con- German visitor. the Free University in West Berlin, to reduce county health care costs and reduce certs boasting Beethoven and Bon The party lasted four days and by was having drinks at a pub when staff amid state-mandated property tax caps and Jovi; a memorial service for the 136 Nov. 12 more than 3 million of East people began coming “who looked a declining revenues because of the recession. people killed trying to cross over Germany’s 16.6 million people had bit different.” page 6 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Monday, November 9, 2009

Students said they enjoyed “The lights were pretty. I the dance, and look forward liked the decorations too. The Dance to attending in the future. centerpieces at the tables continued from page 1 ‘The Navy boys were great were well done.” dancers. A lot of them were Helmle said she hoped the sponsored by the junior class, really willing to ask girls to dance would be something Meghan Helmle, junior class dance. They were also very both the students of Saint president, said. polite,” first year Sarah Mary’s and Navy could enjoy. “This dance is a way for Korbonits said. “I would defi- “It is really great that we Saint Mary’s to reconnect nitely go again. I think Saint were given this opportunity to with the Naval Academy,” she Mary’s should make this a continue a tradition here at said. “It is also tradition. The Saint Mary’s. I think over all a way to give boys that came the planning and prepara- back to our “This dance is a way were very tions that have gone into this student body. enthusiastic event will be worth it in the Helmle said for Saint Mary’s to about being at end,” Helmle said. she started reconnect with the Saint Mary’s, Korbonits said the dance working with Naval Academy.” which made it received rave reviews from the Naval even more spe- both the Belles and the Academy back cial.” Midshipmen. in September to Meghan Helmle Korbonits said “I enjoyed the dance a lot. reinstate the junior class president the atmosphere The Navy boys were very gen- dance. was conducive tlemanly and a lot of fun to “We are able to a pleasant talk to. One of the guys I met to host this event and not evening. said it was the most fun he’s charge students an entry “They played a lot of the had all year,” she said. fee,” she said. “This is meant classic old songs that people Photo courtesy of Fatima Farfan to be a fun activity for the like to dance to as well as the Contact Alicia Smith at Saint Mary’s first year Teresa Cristarella poses with two Naval whole student body to enjoy.” new popular songs,” she said. [email protected] Academy cadets at the Navy-Saint Mary’s formal Saturday night.

year’s McCloskey category “Response is a faith-based with his venture, Weekend organization that focuses on Mendoza Student Adventures in responding to the call of continued from page 1 Europe, which offers week- Christ both at home and end tour packages to abroad — we plan to support 10th and ninth years, respec- American students studying our orphanage in Uganda tively. in Europe. through touring with music “The competition has seen “The Competition has given and Ugandan-made crafts many great submissions me the opportunity to meet here in the states, and by develop to be quite success- with advisors, flush out my providing financial services ful,” Slaggert said. “Better idea and develop it to the to the Ugandan community,” World Books is a great exam- point of actually pursuing it she said. ple of this — it started as a after I graduate this May,” Response Inc.’s team com- social venture submission Steves said. “It has really position represents the vari- and has developed into some- opened my eyes ety found in the thing of great impact.” to the business competition. The Business Plan world.” “The Competition has The team con- Competition is open to any- Many teams given me the sists of two one, but each team must have hope to make Notre Dame at least one member who is an impact in opportunity to meet seniors, a 2007 either a full-time Notre Dame the world with with advisors, flush Notre Dame student or an alumnus. their proposed out my idea and graduate, a In an attempt to draw ventures. senior at entrepreneurs from a broad “We are develop it to the point Bethel College range of backgrounds and entering the of actually pursuing and a junior at facilitate networking, the Social Venture it after I graduate I n d i a n a Gigot Center recently created Competition University- TeamMatch on Facebook to with our ven- this May.” P u r d u e enable potential competitors ture, Response, University Fort to post and find team mem- Inc., because Andy Steves Wayne, with bers with desired skills and we believe we senior backgrounds in interests. can make a dif- film, theology, “We really want to get the ference in the e c o n o m i c s , word out about the competi- lives of orphans in Uganda public health, music, and tion because some of the best and students here in the ministry experience. ideas come from outside of states,” senior Michelle The deadline for submis- Mendoza — from engineers, Carlise, team leader of sions to the Competition is liberal arts students and oth- Response, Inc., said. today. Details can be found at ers,” Slaggert said. Carlise said Response www.nd.edu/~entrep/ Senior Andy Steves, an would focus on addressing industrial design and Italian the needs of orphans in Contact Casey Kenny at double major, is entering this Uganda through business. [email protected]

several minutes after being hit Loss by a Navy defender. “There was a moment of continued from page 1 shock when he didn’t get up right away but when he came ended up really disappointed,” back I was confident that he freshman Ashley Okonta said. was fine,” Boers said. “I expected a blowout.” Other students felt Clausen’s Freshman Louise Fauth said play in the game, including the the team’s failure to fulfill their hard hit he took, was one of the high expectations was shock- bright spots in an otherwise ing. long day. “I thought that “I really we were supposed “The whole game I respect him for to kill them so it was like, ‘What just going for it. was kind of a Most quarter- shock that we happened?’” backs would- lost,” she said. n’t. I respect S t u d e n t s Sam Boers him more this seemed to be freshman year because especially disap- he takes more pointed at the bad risks,” sopho- luck that Notre Dame seemed more Daniel DeMars said. to experience throughout the DeMars also said a bright game. spot for the Irish was the con- “The whole game I was like tinued trend of strong play late ‘What just happened?’” fresh- in the game. man Sam Boers said. “We picked it up in the fourth Especially nerve-wracking to quarter as usual,” he said. “We the student body was quarter- just didn’t keep it up for the back Jimmy Clausen’s failed first three.” attempt at a rush into the end zone that resulted in him Contact Sam Stryker at remaining on the ground for [email protected] The Observer Business Monday, November 9, 2009 page 7 MARKET RECAP Holiday airfares climbing steeply Travel becomes more expensive this year especially as Christmas nears

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If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets. Fares for travel around the holidays have been ris- ing since late summer. Christmas fares are now running 4 percent below a year ago, and the gap is likely to disappear soon. Contrast that with a year ago, when the airlines essentially put the holiday travel season on sale. With the recession in full force, airlines used discounting to fill seats. People who waited to book holiday fares last year saved money. This year, holding off could cost you. Most carriers pushed through a $10 fare increase at the end of October. For the holidays, the big airlines added a $20 surcharge each way on popular travel days closest to Christmas and New Year's. Tom Parsons of BestFares.com compared holiday fares purchased on July 1 with the same itiner- AP ary booked on Nov 2. Passengers wait in long lines at San Francisco International Airport in November 2008. Several had risen 50 per- Most carriers increased fares at the end of October for this year’s holiday season. IN BRIEF cent or more. Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., thinks Christmas fares will left in frequent flier miles." bags for free. JetBlue Sony offers ‘Cloudy’ early for users had more than doubled to soon be at last year's lev- Some other things to con- Airways allows one. Virgin LOS ANGELES — In a bid to sell living room $528. els. sider this holiday travel America added a fee of $20 electronics and spur buzz for “Cloudy with A Airlines have been Given the upward trend season: per bag this fall. Chance of Meatballs,” Sony Corp. is offering shrinking to match a in fares, Grus says book — Some fees are higher. — Airlines have reduced the movie for free to U.S. buyers of its decrease in travel. With the now. Check on fares several During the last year, air- the amount of flying they're Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players supply of seats more in line times a day. Sometimes lines began charging $5 doing. That could make it starting Monday. with demand, carriers have seats become available at a more each way if you pay tougher to buy a seat on People who buy that equipment will be able been able to raise fares lower price. your baggage fee at the air- the flight you want. to watch the movie in any 24-hour window close to where they were Of course, the cheapest port instead of online. For — Consider a change in from Dec. 8 until it is released on DVD and last holiday season. ticket is purchased with a family of four traveling plans. If you want your Blu-ray disc on Jan. 5. Average Thanksgiving frequent flier miles. with one bag each, that own personal airfare sale, Sony’s move highlights the way that movies fares are up 2 percent to Airlines only make some would add up to an addi- pay attention to which days are increasingly becoming available on TVs $351, according to Bing seats on each flight avail- tional $40 for a roundtrip, you fly. A popular that connect directly to the Internet as the Travel, the fare-watching able for purchase with fre- on top of the base baggage Thanksgiving itinerary is to entertainment industry strives to come up Web site owned by quent flier miles. Some are fee. fly on Wednesday before with new business models. Microsoft. The average still available, but Randy Most airlines now charge the holiday and return on Amazon.com Inc. and Blockbuster Inc. offer Christmas fare is around Petersen, editor of $15 to $20 to check your Sunday. Grus said fares run movies for rental or purchase on certain $370 roundtrip, slightly InsideFlyer magazine, said first bag and $25 to $30 for about 25 percent cheaper if Internet-connected TVs, while Netflix Inc. will below a year ago. they're getting scarce the second. During the last you fly on Tuesday and make its streaming catalog available to its Thanksgiving fares "are because most holiday trav- year, airlines began charg- return Saturday. Flying on subscribers with Sony Bravia TVs. up quite a bit even from elers started booking those ing $5 more each way if Thanksgiving Day and Those services, however, don’t provide the where they were at the as early as August. you pay your baggage fee returning on Monday can early-release jump Sony is trying with “Cloudy beginning of October," said "As we get closer, there at the airport instead of save fliers about 30 percent with A Chance of Meatballs,” which comes Joel Grus, who tracks fares are good airfare deals," he online. cheaper on average, he from the Sony Pictures movie studio. for Bing Travel. He also said, "but there's not a lot Southwest still allows two said. Fry’s, Safeway prep for strike PHOENIX — In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking Philadelphia transit strike continues shelves and cutting meat. Fry’s Food Stores has begun advertising for thousands of temporary workers in the event its Associated Press contract.” was managed by SEPTA,” Horwitz estimated 13,000 hourly workers strike. PHILADELPHIA — Commuters in “We feel badly for our riders,” he said. Fry’s recruitment ads began running Saturday the City of Brotherly Love have been said Sunday. “They’re being unneces- Brown told reporters Saturday night and offer a starting wage of $9.50 per hour. told to gear up to begin a second week sarily hurt in many ways across the that if the agency did not agree to an Safeway spokeswoman Cathy Kloos said the of finding other ways to work follow- five-county area. There are countless audit “then I guess we’re going to be chain is preparing to do the same. ing the collapse of a proposed deal to thousands of people who are suffer- here for a while.” The United Food and Commercial Workers end a six-day-old strike by about ing, and it’s unnecessary.” The health care language has taken Union Local 99 has threatened to call a strike if 5,000 bus drivers, subway and trolley Jamie Horwitz, spokesman for the on new urgency following the U.S. the companies and the union fail to reach a con- conductors and mechanics. Transport Workers Local 234, said the House’s approval of a health care tract deal by 6 p.m. Friday. The largest union representing two sides had reached agreement on reform bill late Saturday, Horwitz The union represents most hourly workers at workers of the Southeastern monetary and pension issues, but dif- said. The provision could lead to the two grocery chains, including clerks, stock- Pennsylvania Transportation ferences remained on the health another strike or another lengthy ers, meat cutters, produce workers and baggers. Authority wants an independent reform provision and union president round of negotiation before the five- The workers typically make between $7.20 forensic audit of pension funds. The Willie Brown’s call for an audit. year agreement runs its course, he and $12.05 per hour and can expect to receive union is also rejecting language that “Like riders, we want a resolution to said. $100 per week in strike pay if they walk out. could reopen the contract if SEPTA’s this,” Horwitz said Sunday. “We also “That’s not acceptable to the union Health care benefits are the main issue costs increase due to national health have a responsibility to our mem- and we would like to see a contract between the chains and the union. care reform. bers.” that is binding for the length of the The companies have traditionally paid for SEPTA spokesman Richard Maloney Pensions have been the major issue agreement,” he said. their employees’ health insurance and now want said the ball is in the union’s court “to in the strike and “there are many Both sides said no new meetings them to shoulder more of the cost. come back to the table and sign the questions about the way the pension were scheduled. page 8 The Observer N NEWS Monday, November 9, 2009 China premier pledges Hurricane Ida aims for Gulf

But officials were encourag- In the Florida Panhandle, funds and aid to Africa Associated Press ing residents to prepare for residents in Bay County and NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane potential gusts of 60 mph by Panama City were being raped women in the streets. Ida, the first Atlantic hurricane removing any tree limbs that advised to secure boats and Associated Press But Wen said while many in the to target the United States this could damage their homes and prepare for storm surges that SHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt — world have only now begun to year, plodded Sunday toward securing or bringing in any could reach 2-3 feet. Heavy China’s premier on Sunday take note of China’s role in Africa, the Gulf Coast with 100 mph trash cans, grills, potted plants rain, wind and possible flood- pledged $10 billion in low interest it was a relationship that dates winds, bringing the threat of or patio furniture. ing was also expected. loans to African nations over the back five decades and included flooding and storm surges. Nearly 1,400 Louisiana resi- “You really don’t know until next three years and said Beijing helping the countries throw off A hurricane watch extended dents are still living in federally it gets close how you’re going would cancel the government the yoke of colonialism. over more than 200 miles of issued trailers and mobile to be affected by it,” said Brad debts of some of the poorest of “The Chinese people cherish coastline across southeastern homes after hurricanes Katrina Monroe, Bay County’s deputy those countries. sincere friendship toward the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Rita; nearly 360 units chief of emergency services. The announcement by Wen African people, and China’s sup- Alabama and the Florida remained in Mississippi. Ida wasn’t expected to pack Jiabao looked to deflect criticism port to Africa’s development is Panhandle. Louisiana’s gover- “FEMA stresses that those in the wallop seen in 2008 when that China’s investments in the concrete and real,” Wen said at a nor declared a state of emer- temporary (housing) units hurricanes Gustav and Ike pelt- continent were motivated purely forum that attracted leaders such gency. should not take chances,” ed the Gulf Coast back-to-back. by greed. China is one of the as Sudan’s Omar el-Bashir and Authorities said Ida could Federal Emergency There have been nine named largest investors in Africa, along Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe — make landfall as early as Management Agency storms this season, which ends with the United States and heads of state out-of-favor with Tuesday morning, although it spokesman Andrew Thomas Dec. 1. Ida is only the third Europe. the West. was forecast to weaken by said. “Leave the unit behind hurricane to form, and neither At a two-day China-Africa sum- “Whatever change that may then. Officials and residents and evacuate to a permanent of the others threatened land. mit, Wen Jiabao also said China take place in the world, our kept a close eye on the structure that will better with- Ida wasn’t expected to direct- would build 100 new clean ener- friendship with African people Category 2 hurricane as it stand tropical weather systems ly threaten New Orleans, gy projects for Africa over the will not change,” Wen said. “Our approached, though there were and the associated winds.” where unflappable fans at the same period as part of an effort to commitment to deepening mutu- no immediate plans for evacua- Mississippi authorities Saints football game seemed help the continent deal with cli- ally beneficial cooperation ... will tions. warned residents to be vigilant. unaware a storm was mate change issues. not change, and our policy of sup- At 1 p.m. EST, Ida was locat- Authorities were monitoring approaching. “We will help Africa build up porting Africa’s economic and ed 510 miles south-southeast of conditions to see whether any “We’re used to tropical financing capacity,” Wen said at social development will not the mouth of the Mississippi evacuations of lower-lying storms,” said David Clements the start of the two-day Forum on change.” River and moving northwest areas or school closures would of Chalmette, La. “That’s why China-Africa Cooperation summit. Wen said that as part of its sup- near 10 mph. The latest fore- be necessary. we have a dome.” “We will provide $10 billion in port for Africa and growing trade cast from the National “It is likely we will at least be Earlier Sunday, Ida’s wind concessional loans to African ties with China, Beijing would Hurricane Center shows Ida hit with strong winds and some and rain whipped palm trees in countries.” take eight new measures over the brushing near Louisiana and flooding in our coastal coun- the Mexican resort city of Concessional loans are ones next three years, including help- Mississippi, then making land- ties,” said Jeff Rent, a Cancun. Fishermen tied their that offer generous terms — bet- ing Africa build up its financing fall near Alabama before con- spokesman for the Mississippi boats down, though tourists ter than market rates — to poorer capacity. tinuing across north Florida. Emergency Management seemed to regard it as a minor countries. Along with the loans — double Yet many residents took the Agency. Officials “do not want setback. China’s inroads into Africa have the amount pledged two years forecast in stride. anybody to be caught off “It’s not what we expected,” come at a price for Beijing. The earlier at a similar summit in “Even though we’re telling guard.” said Kathleen Weisser, a nurse country has been accused by Beijing — Wen also said that for everybody to be prepared, my Mississippi Emergency from Fernley, Nev. “We wanted some in the West of ignoring the most heavily indebted and gut tells me it probably won’t Management Agency Director sun. Instead we have liquid Africa’s needs and the dismal least developed African nations, be that bad,” said Steve Arndt, Mike Womack said forecasts sunshine.” rights records of some of its coun- China would cancel their debts director of Bay Point Marina called for tides of 4-7 feet Ron Kaczorowski, of Chicago, tries while looking only to sate its associated with interest free gov- Co. in Panama City, Fla. above normal and rainfall said his daughter was forced to hunger for the fuel it needs to ernment loans set to mature at In Louisiana, Gov. Bobby totals of 5-7 inches within 24 move her beach wedding inside drive its bustling economy. the end of this year. Jindal had declared a state of hours, which could mean flood- because of the storm. He said China has, for example, been a The caveat was that the debt emergency as a precaution, ing along the coasts and along he had tried to reassure his key force in developing Sudan’s forgiveness was restricted to and the National Guard was on rivers. disappointed daughter that the vital oil sector even as the Arab- those nations that have diplomat- high alert if assistance was Alabama emergency man- nasty weather would make her dominated government in ic relations with China — a condi- needed. New Orleans wasn’t agement officials did not imme- wedding stand out. Khartoum is accused of atrocities tion likely to rankle critics who included in the hurricane diately respond to phone mes- “I told her, ‘How many people in the Darfur region. More recent- argue that China has made its watch. sages. get married in a hurricane?’” ly, a $7 billion mining deal was support conditional on countries signed between a little known backing it fully, including by Chinese company and Guinea’s renouncing ties with Taiwan. The government — an agreement that overwhelming majority of African came weeks after soldiers there nations have diplomatic ties with opened fire on demonstrators and China. Chavez orders troops to prepare for conflict

said the base deal is needed to Associated Press fight the war on drugs and insur- CARACAS, Venezuela — gents in Colombia, which is a President Hugo Chavez on major cocaine producer strug- Sunday ordered Venezuela’s mili- gling with a decades-old internal tary to prepare for a possible conflict. armed conflict with Colombia, Tensions along the Venezuela- saying his country’s soldiers Colombia border have been exac- should be ready if the United erbated in recent weeks by a States attempts to provoke a war series of shootings and slayings. between the South American Four men on motorcycles shot neighbors. and killed two Venezuelan Chavez said Venezuela could National Guard troops at a check- end up going to war with point near the border in Colombia as tensions between Venezuela’s western Tachira state them rise, and he warned that if last week, prompting Chavez’s a conflict broke out “it could government to temporarily close extend throughout the whole con- some border crossings. tinent.” And last month, Venezuelan “The best way to avoid war is authorities arrested at least 10 preparing for it,” Chavez told mil- people in Tachira alleging itary officers during his weekly involvement in paramilitary television and radio program. groups. The bullet-ridden bodies Venezuela’s socialist leader has of 11 men, nine of them also cited a recent deal between Colombians, were also found last Bogota and Washington giving month in Tachira after being U.S. troops greater access to mili- abducted from a soccer field. tary bases as a threat to regional The violence prompted stability. Venezuela to send 15,000 soldiers There was no immediate reac- to the border with Colombia on tion from either the Colombian or Thursday. Officials said the U.S. government, but in the past buildup was necessary to they have denied intentions to increase security along the bor- start a war with Venezuela and der. Monday, November 9, 2009 The Observer N NATIONAL NEWS page 9 Suspect identified in Seattle police shooting

Harborview Medical Center, said Associated Press hospital spokeswoman Susan SEATTLE — Police described a Gregg-Hanson. He underwent suspect in the shooting death of a hours of surgery Friday night and Seattle policeman as a “lone arrived at the hospital in critical domestic terrorist” and said he condition with “multiple injuries.” was also suspected of firebomb- Pugel said police believe ing four police vehicles. Monfort is connected to the Oct. At a news conference, Seattle 22 firebombings of three Seattle Assistant Police Chief Jim Pugel police cruisers and a mobile com- identified 41-year-old Christopher mand post at a nearby city Monfort as the man shot by police garage. Investigators reportedly on Friday as he was sought in found a note threatening to kill connection with the Halloween officers and fliers protesting killing of officer Timothy Brenton. police brutality at the arson Pugel also said investigators scene. found improvised explosive The Seattle Times reported that devices at Monfort’s apartment. an American flag found at the “This man, from everything we maintenance yard and a similar can tell is a lone domestic terror- one found near the shooting ist,” Pugel said. “At this moment scene gave investigators a key we cannot find any ties to anyone link between the two crimes even else.” before Monfort was identified as Police evacuated part of the suspect. The Times attributed Monfort’s apartment complex the information to unnamed law- Saturday evening after finding enforcement sources. what was described as a “poten- On Friday, police detectives tial hazard,” Seattle’s KING 5 were pursuing a tip from a resi- News reported. Police didn’t elab- dent who said a car at an apart- orate on the evacuation but ment complex in suburban allowed residents to return to Tukwila matched the description their homes after about an hour. of a vehicle seen nearby when Brenton was sitting in a car Oct. Brenton was killed. 31 with rookie Officer Britt While officers examined the car, Sweeney following a traffic stop which was covered by a tarp, tel- when shots were fired. Sweeney evision footage showed dozens of was grazed in the neck. cruisers surrounding the building. Detectives have asked the King Pugel said detectives were County prosecutor’s office for for- walking to speak with other law mal charges in the case. enforcement conducting surveil- On Sunday morning, Monfort lance when Monfort left his apart- was still in serious condition in ment and approached three the intensive care unit at detectives. The Observer Viewpoint page 10 Monday, November 9, 2009 THE OBSERVER The great mystery P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 A few weeks ago, I met with the Yet, her large-scale response couldn’t money to a child doesn’t improve Federal Energy Regulatory Commission help but lead me to a similarly capa- his/her/a national conglomerate’s char- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF cious framing of the situation. Since acter. Jenn Metz with a group of fellow Notre Dame stu- dents. For those of you who may not when are we so big, so complex, that Being large, advanced and far-reach- MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER know, FERC is an executive agency we don’t fully understand the functions ing obviously does afford some bene- Bill Brink Stacey Gill that oversees inter- of a system that we ourselves have cre- fits. In America, we feel limitless in our ASST. MANAGING EDITOR: Kara King state energy trans- ated and made essential for modern pursuits, we have access to mass amounts of information and we don’t ASST. 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TODAY’S STAFF News Sports OBSERVER POLL QUOTE OF THE DAY Joseph McMahon Douglas Farmer Amanda Gray Eric Prister When should Charlie Weis be fired? Carly Landon Chris Michalski Submit a Letter Graphics Viewpoint Never “If you must play, decide upon Mary Cecilia Lianna Should have been fired yesterday three things at the start: Mitsch Brauweiler to the Editor at the rules of the game, the stakes Scene After our next loss and the quitting time.” After the season Maija Gustin www.ndsmcobserver.com Chinese Proverb Vote by Thursday at 5 p.m. at www.ndsmcobserver.com. The Observer Viewpoint Monday, November 9, 2009 page 11 We need a college coach

I just wanted to vent a little — no big deal. sions (I, for one, really thought Gerry Faust ness, saving at least three games so far in win all the time forever, then it is clear that I am not a die-hard fan but I do get upset would be very successful — his high school the waning minutes when the offense spent Notre Dame has shown the ability to find a when we throw away chances to win. I will record was stellar). I have seen the pro- all day putting hardly any points on the coach to put us back where we used to be feel better just putting it down on paper, so gram go through radical shifts and changes board.) I don't know if game stress or what (not winning every year, but certainly to speak. And I realize, too, that there are in the philosophy of how the team should be keeps them so variable, but if we have any- among the elite groups). But all the good many, many other built and perform (most turned out one to thank for the wins we do have, it is ones were proven college coaches — not facets of Notre Stephen Pladna adversely). And I have seen (though I was the defense. from high school and not from the pros. Dame than football, very nervous) the seemingly better chance I could accept all this if I thought those I am done now, for what it’s worth. The but being in the Guest taken with the advent of Charlie Weis — directing things knew what they were scary part is that after the Navy game, limelight, it gets a lot Columnist another coach with purely stellar creden- doing, but it sure looks to me like the play- Coach Weis made the statement that the of press. tials from a different level of football. ers are being given lousy choices in plays. outcome of this game would not affect the Let me preface my remarks by saying I have seen sad things, too. I saw the uni- When I see a player that is near the top of way he coaches. In reading the that those coaches I will mention I believe to versity tarnish itself permanently by the the heap in offense, when I see a team that “Resurrection” book, this is what Devore be good, honest people. But I like to make early dismissal of Tyrone Willingham. I amasses huge amounts of gains (but only and Kuharich said. The parallel I see the comparison to Jimmy Carter: he was a have seen the proven ways of recruiting between the two 20-yard lines) I am aghast. between Kuharich and Coach Weis is inter- nice guy, too. But all three of them were and team building — those that brought Notre Dame has unfortunately been totally esting — too close for comfort if you ask me. sadly not good at the job they were ulti- Notre Dame success — thrown out for inept in scoring when they are inside the When anyone stops learning from their mately given. As an outsider, non-player something supposedly better (these were 20-yard line and have a first down — even mistakes, they cease to function effectively. with a useless opinion, I see how all these where the dismal years came in). And over inside the ten. I know the real estate gets Charlie may be trying to prove something people had wonderful skills at one level, the last couple of years, I have watched our smaller down there, but come on. We have that just will not come to pass — just that did not transport to the college level. team consistently shoot itself in the foot some fantastic performers and for some because you want it does not make it hap- I am a Notre Dame alum that has seen many times over. crazy reason they cannot play the same pen. You cannot be good at everything in the Ara years and those since. I have just So here we are. The last four years have when close to the goal. I don’t blame the every way (“render unto Caesar”). Notre finished over half the new book been very, very rocky. The team does not players, I blame the play calling. What good Dame needs an offensive coordinator really, “Resurrection,” if for no other reason than seem to be able to stabilize on either the is the 350 to more than 400 yards of offense really badly. it has quite a lot of history of what went on side of mediocrity or the side of excellence. per game if it is only gotten running back before. The parallels to now are scary. We have a defense that one minute is and forth but not scoring? Stephen Pladna is a 1974 graduate. He I have seen great years, good years and stopping teams on the one-foot line for We need to go back to our roots. We need can be contacted at purely dismal years. Winning and losing are three plays, and the next is allowing totally a proven college coach like Ara (he had a [email protected] all part of the experience, and I can live uncovered receivers to romp into the end known, proven record at Northwestern). The views expressed in this column are with both. I have seen some great chances zone. (Let me say that I think the defense Heck, most of the coaches since Ara were those of the author and not necessarily taken by the University in coaching deci- has shown gargantuan glimmers of great- very good. If you realize that no one can those of The Observer. A Notre Dame short story

Part 5 by Felicia Aguirre Part 6 by Nicholas Brandt He snapped out of his memory just in A man in a beige-tinted jacket time to answer the first question. A short, approached him from his council pedestal. Write Part Seven! bald man with yellow teeth leaned for- He sloshed through the jagged debris and ward in his seat, strumming his fingers mumbled grumblings to himself. He was against the podium in front of him. Want to write the next paragraph to the story? Submit your paragraph squinting his green-brown eyes. to [email protected] before 4 p.m. Limit of 200 words. Title it “Do you know why you are here, “So why you done torn down this here Frederick M. Stevens?” he asked, and his Part Seven. This story will continue until Nov. 16. If your paragraph is wall?” selected, it will be published in Viewpoint and you will get to read it at hairy eyebrows bunched inquisitively on Frederick looked at the man. The follow- his forehead. Frederick took a deep breath the NDLF panel discussion Nov. 19. The visiting authors will write the ing words were the only things that man- and stared at the floor, deep in thought. ending paragraphs. Take advantage of the opportunity to write a story Those days of working at the Toys-R-Us in aged to escape his breath: “I … I couldn’t along with three New York Times bestselling authors! Humptulips were long ago, and Frederick … get out.” The overwhelming feeling of vaguely remembered how the events hollow success began to engulf him. unfolded. He recalled Larry Seretty diving The man raised an eyelid. Putting his on the floor over the display of Easy-Bake hands on his hips, he let out a feeble ovens screaming, “Do a barrel roll!” chuckle. Michael Piles slid down aisle eight on a “Heh! Couldn’t get out? Why, that’s Razor Scooter, and knocked Mark Evans to about the funniest thing I ever heard,” he the floor. said. The whole scenario ended in one giant He offered Frederick his hand. As he got fit of giggles, as the madman made his to his feet he noticed that the man’s other escape. Blinking back tears of laughter, hand wasn’t moving and hadn’t been since Frederick saw the madman grab a grey he arrived. It just dangled by his side. stone out of the pet rock collection and Looked like more of a hindrance to him run out of the store. The stone was not than an aesthetic advantage. They carried particularly unique. In fact, Frederick on, climbing through rubble. First his thought Larry had stolen it from the park- bricks, then more bricks, then shards of ing lot outside, and placed it in the bin as what looked like formerly wooden planks, a joke. then tall grass, then thick mud. The going They may know that he had committed was tough, but the tough got going, so the crime, but they had no way of antici- pating that he had met a previous victim. they say. They finally came to a point of If only he had taken the madman serious- solid ground. ly. It was then that they saw the mountain.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cell phones distracting Show some respect My wife and I attended the completely off during any event. In our world today, there is probably a little necessary to even imply killing them, albeit in excellent Notre Dame Symphony We all pay good money to enjoy too much political correctness. People need to jest? Orchestra Concert Nov. 5 and the wonderful events available stop getting so annoyed over the most innocu- Furthermore, I do hope that the band found ourselves constantly dis- for the Notre Dame and South ous of comments and grow up. Yet there are refrains from using the “kill” cheer for our tracted by the frequent audience Bend community. Common sense times in which a little more tact is called for. I final game versus Connecticut. Again, under use of cell phones for texting and and simple etiquette should dic- could not help but be uncomfortable during normal circumstances it is of course an inno- e-mailing during the actual con- tate that all electronic devices be the Navy game when the band struck up the cent cheer, but with the events surrounding cert. The glow of cell phones was turned completely off. We both Imperial Death March and the student section the tragic murder of Connecticut defensive all around us. I could not for the found the use of these devices chanted, in unison, “Kill.” Under most circum- back Jasper Howard, having a student section life of me understand why peo- quite rude and distracting; not stances (USC, Washington, Nevada, etc.) I have full of people chanting “kill” while engaged in ple could not wait until the con- only for us but the rest of the no problem with this cheer. Nobody is actually a stabbing motion just seems to go a bit far. cert was over to use their cell audience. Turn them off, but if suggesting that we end the lives of anybody on Frankly, we’d look like a bunch of tools. phones. you cannot, leave. Thank you. the opposing team and the members of that I would urge the DeBartolo team are not in any danger — it’s just a cheer. Greg Robinson Center for Performing Arts to Jeffrey Bernel But in such a friendly rivalry, where we are senior adopt a strict policy of insisting faculty playing a team full of men who are prepared off campus that all cell phones be turned Nov. 7 to make the ultimate sacrifice for us, is it really Nov. 7 The Observer Scene page 12 Monday, November 9, 2009

down the aisle, dropping them off at the altar of two comedic geniuses. Mean Girls Whether it’s torturing your friends with a sweatpants comment or a well placed, “You can’t sit with us!” there is a little Regina George in all of us. “Mean Girls” has become everything from a Friday movie night regular to a wake up call on how ridiculous girl behavior really is. Unlike most high school movies, it actually comes eerily close to the real thing — girls can be vicious. “Mean Girls” is a classic because it shows how close bonds can come out of it, maybe over a good conversation or even falling backwards into a group of your peers during a trust exercise. Just don’t say that you’re sorry because people are jealous of you, and you can’t help it that you’re really popular. And guess what — Regina was right. Fetch never happened. Sweet Home Alabama If “Sweet Home Alabama” isn’t sweeping the campus, well, it should be. Reese Witherspoon is any man’s dream — a smart, fiery, strong-willed woman that isn’t too hard on the eyes, if I do say so myself. Plus for all you ladies out there, word is that Josh Lucas ain’t too bad either; the man makes glass from lightning. While it’s nothing really new on the romantic comedy scene, you can’t go wrong with your basic big-time-city-girl coming back to town and having to choose between old and new. Come for the love, stay for the Civil War reenactors. V for Vendetta A powerful, faceless theocracy slowly wrestling away the rights of its sub- jects in the name of God and country. A young woman lost and confused in an oppressive society. A masked, mysterious, intelligent man fighting for By MAIJA GUSTIN, JORDAN GAMBLE, ADRIANA PRATT, COURNTNEY ECKERLE, long forgotten freedom. Somewhere in these dark images is an idea that Notre Dame relates to. From the elegant, alliterative soliloquies to the hell- MATT BROWN, NICK ANDERSON, JESS SHAFFER and MARY CLAIRE O’DONNELL ishly brutal violence, it’s a film of great performances, beautiful and dis- Scene Writers turbing images and stirring moments. But behind these, it’s a film of ideas, and ideas are bulletproof. With the upcoming release — and preview screen- ing here at Notre Dame — of “The High School Musical Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day” At first you may seem skeptical that this is a Notre Dame Cult Classic; fast approaching, all the excite- it is a musical set in high school and aren’t we non-musical col- ment on campus begs a ques- lege students? Well let’s note the evidence that this Disney tril- tion: Why does Notre ogy is indeed a cult classic here on campus. On average, one Dame love cult clas- in four Notre Dame girls owns at least one sic “Boondock copy of “High School Musical.” Then there’s the sheer exis- Saints” so much? tence of “High School In lieu of exten- Musical”-themed par- sive research and ties. And, though a definitive there is only one answer to this confirmed case, question, here the presence of instead is a glimpse Zac Efron’s at some of Notre face on throw Dame’s own cult pillows on futons in classics. Not all are common Irish, and not all gar- rooms. ner the respect and These three adoration that factors “Boondock Saints” alone are d o e s . B u t enough to Domers love establish this t h e m a n y - High ways. Schooling Romp as a F r o m Classic. If you’re hilarious still skeptical, m u s i - walk into a c a l s t o room full of a n a r - people and yell c h i c a l “What team?!” a c t i o n If anyone f l i c k s , answers N o t r e “Wildcats,” then this choice D a m e as a cult classic l o v e s is clearly justi- t o fied. s p e n d t h o s e Rudy m o n t h s Does this even w i t h o u t n e e d a n f o o t b a l l e x p l a n a - watching these t i o n ? movies, over and “ R u d y ” i s t h e over again, getting q u i n - them the coveted dis- tessen- tinction of being Notre t i a l Dame Cult Classics. under- d o g The Departed s t o r y . Just like “Boondock Saints,” Martin Scorsese’s 2006 Oscar-winner I t i s “The Departed” has Boston, crooked cops, the Mafia and obscene t h e violence. Unlike “Boondock Saints,” however, it is a legitimately t r u e “good” film (hence the “Best Picture” award) and it has Notre Dame s t o r y shout-outs galore. Martin Sheen (who has a history of characters o f a with Domer connections) plays a Catholic police detective who brags y o u n g (okay, mentions) that his son goes to Notre Dame. And don’t forget man from Jack Nicholson’s memorable final appearance in an Irish t-shirt. a s m a l l , w o r k i n g - She’s the Man c l a s s t o w n For three not-very-good reasons, the women of Notre Dame seem to love who dreams of “She’s the Man:” It’s quotable, it’s ridiculously good fun and Channing playing football at Tatum spends half his screen time shirtless. Plus, for all of the pseudo- the University of Notre intellectual movie critics on campus, “She’s the Man” is an adaptation of Dame. No one believes in William Shakespeare’s cross-dressing comedy, “Twelfth Night.” Let the aca- him, not even his father or his brothers, except his friend Pete. But he demic discussion commence. proves everyone wrong and wins the hearts and respect of many along the way. The story is heartwarming and inspiring and has a great soundtrack. Wedding Crashers Oh yeah, did I mention it takes place at Notre Dame? There is something terribly charming about lying playboys who find clever ways to get as many girls as possible, as long as they’re hilarious. Honestly, who wouldn’t be entertained by Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson’s antics as Contact Maija Gustin at [email protected], Jordan Gamble at [email protected], they searched for the best ways to have a good time? The rules of their Adriana Pratt at [email protected], Courtney Eckerle at [email protected], Matt game are plastered over dorm walls for good reason. “Wedding Crashers” Brown at [email protected], Nick Anderson at [email protected], Jess Shaffer at combines humor with fantastic characterization and traipses its audience [email protected] and Mary Claire O’Donnell at [email protected]

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THE Monday, SeptemberNovember 9,19, 2009 2005 o bserver Michigan StateNavy 4423, , Notre Dame 2141 Home invasion Navy edges Irish for second straight win in Notre Dame Stadium

By MEAGHAN VESELIK Sports Writer

Jimmy Clausen set career- highs in pass attempts (51), completions (37) and passing yards (452), and a new school record of completions, Golden Tate made nine catches for 132 yards and a touchdown and Michael Floyd returned to the field for Notre Dame. The numbers appear to be from a Notre Dame rout, but the Irish were unable to come back against Navy Saturday, falling 23-21. Notre Dame was in contention for a BCS berth heading into Saturday’s match-up, but Navy’s victory effectively ended that hope. The Irish also fell to 6-3 as the Midshipmen moved to 7-3. “I think it came down to red-zone production for us,” Irish coach Charlie Weis said Saturday afternoon, and he was right. Notre Dame scored on only two of their six chances in the red zone. As in the Irish style this season, Notre Dame worked on making a comeback with less than a minute left. After the Irish recovered an onside kick, Clausen found Tate for a 31-yard touchdown pass to make the score 23-21 with 24 seconds left in the game. The VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer following onside kick went Irish sophomore wide receiver Michael Floyd reaches for the ball in the fourth quarter of Notre Dame’s 23-21 loss to Navy out of bounds, however, and Saturday. The upset loss to the Midshipmen at home was the second in a row for the Irish. Navy left South Bend with their second straight win at rank as the fourth highest in State on Sept. 19, had 10 behind 7-0. The Midshipmen 12-yard touchdown pass with Notre Dame Stadium. a single game in Notre Dame receptions for 141 yards and began the second quarter 4:46 left to make it 21-14. Navy quarterback Ricky history and are the most by a touchdown, tying his career with another touchdown on After a key defensive stop Dobbs passed for 56 yards an Irish signal caller since high in receptions. Murray’s 25-yard run to make that forced a Navy punt, the and rushed for 102 in the Brady Quinn threw for 467 Leading the Irish defense it 14-0 at halftime. Irish started a new drive at game, second to fullback against BYU in 2005. Saturday was Brian Smith The Irish finally got on the their own 13-yard line with Vince Murray’s 158. Going As good as the Clausen- with 10 tackles, followed by board with 5:03 left in the time running out. Their suc- into the game, Weis knew orchestrated offense was, Sergio Brown and Kyle third quarter after junior cess was cut short, however, Murray would be N a v y ’ s McCarthy with h a l f b a c k when Navy sacked Clausen a threat. t r i p l e - nine and Ian Robert Hughes twice, the second time for a “Well, I think o p t i o n Williams with made it over safety with a minute left in the first thing you “[Murray] had too o f f e n s e eight. “You can’t be worrying the goal line the game. have to do is stop many yards, some of ruled the Notre Dame for a touch- Weis felt along the same the fullback,” field. could not cross about two or three d o w n . lines as his players in terms Weis said. “That’s them easy yards, and “ T h e i r the 50-yard games down the line.” However, Navy of correcting mistakes and where the whole he had a couple of big offense did line on its first r e s p o n d e d looking ahead. Not only is he defense starts, runs.” great today p o s s e s s i o n with one of prepared to fix his team’s with stopping the and execut- when senior Charlie Weis their own mistakes from Saturday, but fullback. He had ed their wide receiver Irish head coach when Dobbs Weis is also ready to look to too many yards, Charlie Weis game plan,” Robby Parris threw a 52- next week. some of them Irish head coach C l a u s e n fumbled a yard pass to “Right now that’s the only easy yards, and said. “I give reception that junior wide thing you are chasing,” he he had a couple a lot of was recovered receiver Greg said. “You can’t be worrying of big runs.” credit to by Navy. From there, Dobbs Jones to increase their lead to about two or three games Where Notre Dame did their coach, their defense and marched the Midshipmen 21-7. down the line, you’ve got to outdo Navy was in game stats, all their players.” down the field to score and Sophomore cornerback worry about Pittsburgh at 8 including going the entire Tate also put up strong Navy led 7-0. Robert Blanton apparently Saturday night.” game without once punting. numbers in the game, most Despite moving the ball thought Jones was an ineligile Ranked Notre Dame teams On top of Clausen’s impres- coming out of the second half well, Notre Dame failed to receiver, and as a result had defeated unranked Navy sive career highs in attempts, where he had eight catches score in the first half. Jones was wide open on the teams 41 straight times, a completions and passing and 127 of his 132 yards. Freshman kicker Nick Tausch play. streak dating back to 1936. yards, he had one intercep- Michael Floyd, playing in attempted a field goal from The Irish finally started to tion and threw for two touch- his first game since breaking the Navy 24 and missed wide rack up points late in the Contact Meaghan Veselik at downs. His 452 passing yards his clavicle against Michigan left, leaving Notre Dame still fourth quarter. Floyd caught a [email protected]

player of the game stat of the game play of the game quote of the game

Vince Murray 2 of 6 Craig Schaefer’s sack of Jimmy “People make mistakes. I mean, this Navy fullback Clausen in the end zone game was a mistake.” The number of red zone Murray gashed the Irish defense for opportunites the Notre Dame The safety put Navy ahead 23-14 Ian Williams 158 yards and a touchdown, averaging offense scored on thanks to with 1:00 left and ended any serious Irish defensive tackle 11.3 yards per carry. turnovers and failed conversions. hope on a Notre Dame comeback. page 2 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER Monday, November 9, 2009 report card

quarterbacks: Jimmy Clausen threw for a career-high 452 yards, but couldn’t lead B the Irish offense into the end zone often enough and had a critical fumble.

running backs: Notre Dame rarely ran the ball against the Midshipmen but Theo Riddick was impressive in his five carries. B Robert Hughes never got going on the ground but had 59 receiving yards. receivers: Golden Tate and Michael Floyd each had more than 100 yards and did their jobs against the Navy corners, although B+ Floyd looked a little rusty at times. Robby Parris’ fumble was a huge momentum shift. offensive line: Against a much smaller Navy defense the line of scrimmage was not controlled, and the two sacks of C- Clausen came on the most critical plays of the game.

defensive line: Vince Murray and Ricky Dobbs gashed the Notre Dame C defense early, in particular up the middle. The unit improved as the game went on but struggled early. linebackers: Brian Smith had a career-high 10 tackles and Harrison Smith had a nice C+ game at linebacker. There seemed to be missed assignments defending the option GRACE KENESEY/The Observer and Navy had 348 yards rushing. Notre Dame fans react following Navy’s 23-21 upset over the Irish Saturday. Ranked Notre Dame teams had won 41 straight games over unranked Midshipmen squads, a streak dating back to 1936. defensive backs: This unit struggled help- ing out in run support, although Sergio Brown had nine tackles (but several C- misses). Greg Jones was uncovered on his huge touchdown catch. Irish caught looking ahead special teams: Nick Tausch missed both field goal attempts after making his last The players won’t say it. The The worst part of Saturday’s times did a Navy player appear to 14. John Goodman was solid returning coaches won’t say it. Nobody with- loss, though, isn’t that it was the be stopped, only to rattle off a few D- punts and Theo Riddick had some nice in with the Notre Dame football second loss to Navy in the past more yards after initial contact. moves on kickoff return duty. program is admitting it, but to three years, or the fact that this Against Navy’s triple option, it anyone who follows sports, it’s year’s junior and senior classes appeared that Notre Dame’s strug- coaching: Losing to Navy twice at home is fairly obvious will never see a win against Navy gling pass defense would get a simply unacceptable, and much of the what happened in Notre Dame Stadium during break, and the Midshipmen did blame for the red zone failures has to go to Notre Dame their time as a student. pass only three times all day. On F to play-calling. Turnovers, miscommuni- on Saturday. No, the worst part was that, even one of those passes, though, the cation and penalties are all signs of a The Irish fell though the loss was unexpected, it Irish got burned for a 52-yard poorly coached team. into the proto- was hardly shocking. touchdown pass where it appeared overall: A disastrous perform- typical trap The Irish had been talking a the Irish simply neglected to cover ance for a team that should game. tightrope all season, and so far the Navy receiver. have soundly beaten Navy. Next week- had come out on the winning end On the other side of the ball, the 1.96 end’s show- more often than not. offensive line play was suspect as down in Saturday, though, all the woes well. It’s one thing to give up pres- Pittsburgh was Sam Werner that had haunted the Irish all sea- sure when USC is rushing only supposed to be son showed up once again. four defensive linemen, but to give the make-or- Associate First, the red zone production up consecutive sacks — and one break game. It Sports Editor was abysmal. Including Saturday’s safety — to a Navy line that was all set up game, the Irish have scored touch- weighs in at an average of just adding up perfectly to be downs on only 51 percent of their 262.3 pounds is simply unaccept- two top 20 teams nationally broad- trips inside the opponent’s 20-yard able for a team with legitimate cast in primetime. line. On Saturday alone, Notre BCS aspirations. the numbers Except the Irish forgot about Dame found points on only two of Despite all of this, Notre Dame that pesky little Navy team that the six red zone chances. still had a chance to win. I’ll admit always plays Notre Dame tough. Next, the run defense, and that when the Irish regained pos- Years since an unranked Navy team had defeat- Who could really blame them? defense in general, was gashed session in the waning minutes ed a ranked Notre Dame team, a streak of 41 73 Navy had only beaten Notre Dame repeatedly. The Midshipmen down only seven, I thought that consecutive games. once in the past 45 years. rushed for a staggering 348 yards Jimmy Clausen would lead yet Except that one time was two against Notre Dame. A run defense another fourth quarter comeback. years ago, and many of the players that looked to have improved over It wasn’t to be, though, and the Number of times the Irish failed to score a point on Notre Dame’s roster played in the past few weeks regressed back loss obviously raises more ques- 4 while in the red zone against the Midshipmen. that game. This team, more than to early-season form. tions about Charlie Weis’ job secu- any Irish squad of the past half- It would be one thing if the Irish rity. In all likelihood, those ques- century, should not have underes- were burned by Navy quarterback tions won’t be answered until the Completions for Jimmy Clausen out of timated what Navy was capable of. Ricky Dobbs or one of the end of the season. 51 attempts, the most in Notre Dame 37 The quotes from after the game Midshipmen’s speedy tailbacks, One thing is certain, though. The history. were eerily reminiscent of the but the play that seemed to give Irish won’t be getting distracted by interviews after the loss to the Irish fits was a simple dive any BCS talk for the rest of this Syracuse last season, when the play to the fullback. Vince Murray season. Field goals missed by Nick Tausch after the fresh- usually fiery Golden Tate said he led the Midshipmen in rushing, 2 man kicker had converted a school record 14 felt the attitude was “Eh.” with 158 yards on only 14 carries, The views expressed in this col- straight. “I think it did feel a little flat,” almost all of them right up the umn are those of the author and Tate said after Saturday’s loss. middle. not necessarily those of The Observer. Passes without an interception for Clausen “I'm not sure why. I definitely did Poor tackling, another bugaboo Contact Sam Werner at until Navy linebacker Ram Vela’s pick in the feel it, but I'm not sure why we for the Irish all season, showed up 160 [email protected] fourth quarter. felt that way, why I felt that way.” in spades Saturday. How many

Consecutive games with a touchdown recep- 5 tion for receiver Golden Tate.

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1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total Navy 7 7 7 2 23 Notre Dame 0 0 7 14 21

First quarter Navy 7, Notre Dame 0 Ricky Dobbs 1-yd run (Joe Buckley kick) with 7:15 remaining. Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 6:08 elapsed.

Second quarter Navy 14, Notre Dame 0 Vince Murray 25-yd run (Buckley kick) with 14:56 remaining. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 2:54 elapsed.

Third quarter Navy 14, Notre Dame 7 Robert Hughes 1-yd run (Nick Tausch kick) with 5:03 remaining. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:57 elapsed.

Navy 21, Notre Dame 7 Greg Jones 52-yd pass from Dobbs (Buckley kick) with 3:29 remaining. Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards,1:34 elapsed.

Fourth quarter Navy 21, Notre Dame 14 Michael Floyd 12-yd pass from Jimmy Clausen VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer (Tausch kick) with 4:46 remaining. Junior quarterback Jimmy Clausen waits for the snap near the Navy end zone during Saturday’s 23-21 loss to the Drive: 9 plays, 90 yards, 1:48 elapsed. MIdshipmen. Notre Dame scored on just two of their six trips into the red zone, which included an interception and a fumble. Navy 23, Notre Dame 14 Clausen tackled by Craig Schaefer in end zone position to score was not the Jimmy Clausen’s pass fell a good play, and I fumbled for a safety By ALEX BARKER issue; it was scoring that incomplete in the end zone. the ball,” Clausen said of the Sports Writer was the issue,” he said. “We had missed a couple play. Navy 23, Notre Dame 21 With the offense sputtering field goals in the game, and On the next possession, Golden Tate 31-yd pass from Clausen (Tausch With the return of Michael and the defense unable to sometimes that taints you,” the Irish once again drove kick) with 0:24 remaining. Floyd to the lineup after sit- make stops for much of the Weis said of the decision. “I deep into Navy territory Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 0:36 elapsed. ting out the last five games game, it seemed as though thought that the possessions before turning the ball over. because a broken collar- things couldn’t possibly get in the game, especially they Clausen’s pass, intended for bone, Notre Dame’s offense worse the Irish. They did. were up two scores, but the Floyd, who wasn’t expecting looked, at times, unstop- After hitting a Notre Dame two scores were touch- it, ricocheted off of Floyd’s pable. But record 14 downs, I think the posses- back into the arms of once again, consecutive sions in the game and the Midshipmen linebacker Ram the Irish field goals, time of possession was going Vela. statistics offense just “Getting the ball down kicker Nick to warrant that we were “Yeah, we were trying to couldn’t get it into position to score T a u s c h going to need some points.” get a double cadence and we total yards done when it was not the issue; it missed his What really cost the Irish just miscommunicated,” m a t t e r e d only two down the stretch were Clausen said. “He was block- most. was scoring that was a t t e m p t s uncharacteristic turnovers ing the screen, and I was J i m m y the issue.” against the that cost them valuable just trying to throw a slant, Clausen and Midshipmen, scoring opportunities. and it went off his back and company were Charlie Weis tries from 30 Down by two touchdowns a guy made a good play on a horrific 2- and 41 late in the third quarter, the it.” rushing yards for-6 inside Irish head coach yards. Irish were threatening to As good as Notre Dame’s the red zone This would close the gap as they made offense is outside of the red against Navy, come back to their way down to Navy’s zone, it won’t matter if its including two turnovers and haunt the Irish. After failing nine-yard line. But instead woes in the red zone contin- two missed field goals. to convert on three plays of sliding down or getting ue. Next week doesn’t figure In his postgame press con- from inside the five-yard out of bounds to avoid con- to be any easier as the Irish ference, Irish coach Charlie line, Weis was faced with a tact as he has done all sea- travel to take on a passing yards Weis acknowledged that his tough choice on fourth-and- son, Clausen got impatient, Pittsburgh defense that is team’s poor performance goal down 14-0 early in the taking on a Navy defender allowing just 17 points per down near the goal line was second quarter. He elected inside the two-yard line and game. the difference between win- to go for it and the Irish fumbling the ball after tak- ning and losing. turned the ball over on ing a huge hit. Contact Michael Bryan at “Getting the ball down into downs after quarterback “I just got hit. A guy made [email protected] return yards Notes: Rudolph’s injury status unknown

“It went very, very well, bet- threw for 467 against BYU in our game plan and I guess we time of possession By MEAGHAN VESELIK ter than we would have expect- 2005. just didn’t execute it,” Sports Writer ed. Usually when you get an McCarthy said. “We made any ACL there’s a lot of residual uThe loss dropped Weis’s adjustments that we felt we uSophomore tight end Kyle damage along with that, and it record against teams with win- needed, and Navy just beat us; Rudolph left Saturday’s game was as clean as could be. ning records to 8-19. Weis is there is really no excuse.” in the second half with what There was no cartilage, no also just 1-13 against teams Weis sided with McCarthy trainers initially thought was a other ligaments, no bone,” ranked the in the top 25. when asked about the question passing broken collarbone. Irish coach Weis said. “It only took about Sunday. Charlie Weis said Sunday that an hour to fix, and the progno- uIrish defensive players had “I did hear quite contrasting Clausen 37-51-452 Dobbs 2-3-56 initial x-rays came back nega- sis is very good, probably a different reactions to giving up answers to the same question. tive and the medical staff was time frame faster than we nor- 348 yards on the ground to I think that question was pre- rushing still evaluating him. mally would have expected Navy. “They out-schemed us, sented to Ian, it was also pre- Riddick Murray 14-158 “They x-rayed him and that based off of how little damage they just played harder,” said sented to Kyle McCarthy, and 5-35 Hughes 7-22 Dobbs 31-102 came back negative,” Weis there was.” junior defensive tackle Ian from what I understand, Kyle Floyd 1-8 Teich 5-52 said. “He went out and walked Williams. “I played my heart McCarthy’s answer was quite Tate 2-3 Greene 5-36 out of the locker room with a uClausen’s 37 completions out, but I guess they just had a different, where he said it had sling, but I don’t know what against the Midshipmen easily better scheme than we did.” nothing to do with the receiving the status of that is yet.” beat the previous record of 33, Senior safety Kyle McCarthy scheme,” Weis said. “So there’s set by Joe Theismann against indicated the failure was more a reason why one guy is a cap- Floyd 10-141 Jones 1-52 uWeis also said Sunday that USC in 1970 and Brady Quinn in execution than the scheme. tain and one guy is not.” Tate 9-132 Greene 1-4 sophomore quarterback Dayne against Michigan State in 2005. “We have drilled all week Hughes 6-59 Parris Crist’s surgery on his ACL went The junior’s 452 passing yards that we have to take care of the 5-28 Contact Meaghan Veselik at Ragone 2-33 very well Friday. were the most since Quinn fullback. That was a big part of [email protected] page 4 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER Monday, November 9, 2009

VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer Too little

too late VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer

Notre Dame had no trouble moving the ball against the Midshipmen,

never even punting. But as soon as the Irish were near the Navy end

zone, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. A failed fourth-down

attempt, a fumble at the two-yard line, two missed field goals and an

interception off the back of Michael Floyd all dismantled Notre Dame

drives that looked as if they would result in scores. The Midshipmen

rushed for 348 yards, gashing the Irish up the middle and often pitching

to uncovered backs. Despite numerous miscues, Notre Dame still had a chance to force overtime in the closing minutes. This time, however, there

was no dramatic comeback, as Clausen was sacked on third and fourth

downs to preserve the Navy win. A late onside kick recovery and

touchdown pass from Jimmy Clausen to Golden Tate gave a glimmer of

hope, but with the loss Notre Dame’s BCS chances went down the drain.

For more photos, check out the photo gallery at ndsmcobserver.com

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COLEMAN COLLINS/The Observer COLEMAN COLLINS/The Observer Clockwise from top: Sophomore defensive tackle Ethan Johnson leaps in effort to block a Navy field goal, freshman running back Theo Riddick races downfield, junior defensive tackle Ian Williams is upended trying to block a punt, sophomore wide receiver Michael Floyd runs after a reception, senior receiver Robby Parris fumbles. The Observer Scene Monday, November 9, 2009 page 13

meeting these people we realized that it’s not just us we should make a film about it.’ … I didn’t know By ADRIANA PRATT fighting for them. They’re fighting for their lives, what my capabilities were, I just had a camera … Assistant Scene Editor the Holy Cross Missionaries are fighting on their The success of the project was taking the idea and behalf. This is kind of one fight, one team that is surrounding the idea with a team that was really Thursday afternoon, Mark Weber, producer, direc- coming together for this mission. These people are talented and passionate about the project. … Some tor and editor of “Strong Bodies Fight,” sat down at really agents of change. ... We are investing in edu- of the footage we got is just priceless stuff. All our Decio Café for an in-depth interview and look at his cational initiatives that are going to empower peo- music was done by a local guy, Gene Ort (and) his documentary. “Strong Bodies Fight” trails the jour- ple to become agents company. ney of five Bengal Bouts boxers who traveled to of change in their Observer: Are you going to sell the film? Bangladesh in May of 2008 to witness the results of own society. Weber: We’re structuring the business side the Bengal Bouts’ efforts. “Strong Bodies Fight” Holy Cross mis- of the film so that a percentage of all the coincided with Weber’s senior thesis as a PLS and sionaries — the profits are going back to the Notre Dame Film major and the version aired Friday was a priests, the nuns [Bengal Bouts]. All that money at the end of “rough cut.” The film was also edited by William and the broth- the year goes to support Bangladesh. We Donaruma, produced by Patrick Ryan and Tom ers — are real- wouldn’t be doing this to make money. Suddes and shot by John Klein. ly doing very Our goal is definitely to submit this to Observer: Why was it important to travel to powerful work. film festivals and to talk to TV net- Bangladesh to make this film? Our mission is works and to sell it on DVD. The goal Weber: The impact of Bengal Bouts has always just … being underlining all those things is to been there but it’s been in Bangladesh. Our goal a part of have as many people see the from the beginning was to really transform this con- their mis- work as possible. The reason nection from just a check that we send over every sion. It’s for that is that, from our year to a relationship and really foster a sense of these three experience and from feed- solidarity with the people of Bangladesh. ... You d i s t i n c t back that we’ve already could hear the children’s voices, you could reach out groups of gotten, this is a story so and touch their hands. That experience, I think, has p e o p l e , unique, so inspiring, already and will continue to change the Bengal these ath- that by showing it to Bouts not in the sense of the impact that we make letes from people we can help over there, but really on the impact that we make N o t r e inspire people to do over here on the Notre Dame students. Dame, these good in the world Observer: Do you think this gives the boxers a missionaries and also share this deeper incentive to look at why they’re doing what from all over understanding they’re doing? the world and that it’s not just Weber: Yeah, I think it makes it more fulfilling. the people of about aiding other For years all we could do is throw out stats and Bangladesh, people but empow- sometimes pictures of poverty and that was really all coming ering them. the focus, too. That’s another major shift we see in t o g e t h e r Observer: What is a the film. Our expectations of Bangladesh and what in one challenge you faced the country was like in general were very bleak. fight. while you were making They were what you see in the media of starving the film? children and despair and hopelessness. But what we Observer: Did the Catholic mission- Weber: There was a major found when we went over there is that there is aries have a hard time making their presence technical challenge of shooting in Bangladesh. extreme poverty, but there’s not despair. There’s welcome in Bangladesh? Having those big cameras, we would go to places hope, there’s strength, there’s joy. ... I think by Weber: There’s a really interesting religious and not have power or power would go off for hours dynamic there. A (large) percent of the country is at a time. And when you’re shooting in HD it’s not Muslim. There’s a dramatic interfaith disparity, yet like you have limitless tapes. You have to download there seems to be very good relations between the to computers and then wipe those tapes and start religions. There seems to be a harmony there over. The major technical challenge was keeping that is quite surprising when you first go over. our equipment powered and downloading our As Americans we were wondering about how footage before we had to do another shoot. we were going to be received in a Muslim coun- We were on car rides on bumpy dirt roads for five try at this time in history. It’s not a great time hours. … There were times when we’d be going on a for Americans in Muslim countries, but we were road that would go through water and we had to embraced and welcomed in this country as if take out all of the equipment, otherwise the car we were family and it was really incredible. I would sink. So we’d have to take out all our equip- think Holy Cross is a testament to that … I ment, walk across this bridge, and then put it back think the fact that it is such a poor country in. Sometimes we had to do that a couple times on seems to have brought people together from dif- the way to our destinations. ferent religions. The fact that everybody is striv- Observer: What are your career goals? Are you ing for development has kind of allowed the dif- looking to make more documentaries in the ferent religions to put aside their difference and future? work for developments. Sure there are excep- Weber: I would define myself currently as an tions, but that was the overwhelming feel. entrepreneur filmmaker. I have no idea where that’s Observer: Where did the idea for going to lead me, but those are my passions. I’m this film come from? project-oriented, I would love to work for myself Weber: The whole develop- someday, whether it be in a film company or some ment of all of this stuff was other company. Being an entrepreneur and being a always a team effort. The film producer are very similar. It’s kind of like the ideas (for the film and to go to day-in and day-out of boxing practice. You don’t Bangladesh) started taking know exactly how everything is going to work out in root my sophomore year. The a tournament or where you’re going to go. You gotta first action I ever took was love the day in and day out. You might step into that staying on campus over tournament and fight for six minutes and lose and fall break. I started not play the rest of the tournament, so you have to meeting with people … love the day-in and day-out. That’s what I love and I basically said, about filmmaking. Even if this film isn’t successful, ‘you know, we’ve been we’ve created something really awesome and some- doing this for 80 years thing that we’re really proud of. … Students have never gone. It’s time to go. I’m Contact Adriana Pratt at ANDREA ARCHER | Observer Graphic a film major and I think [email protected] page 14 The Observer N CLASSIFIEDS Monday, November 9, 2009

NFL Benson passes century mark in Bengals’ win Cincinnati remains undefeated against AFC North opponents; Colts escape Texans after missed field goal

yards and a touchdown. Associated Press Up 17-0 at halftime, it was a mat- CINCINNATI — Done with all the ter of holding on. The Bengals did, drama, the Bengals are grinding with a lot of help from the self- their way into the playoff conversa- destructive Ravens, who had 80 tion. yards in penalties and missed a Cedric Benson topped 100 yards field goal. Their last chance slipped again on Sunday, and the Bengals away when Flacco was sacked on scored on their first three posses- three consecutive plays. sions, setting up a 17-7 victory over Last season, the Ravens went 11- Baltimore that kept surprising 5 and made the playoffs as a wild Cincinnati atop the AFC North and card, losing to Pittsburgh in the undefeated against division foes. AFC title game. By losing four of With a win next Sunday in their last five, they’ve made them- Pittsburgh, the Bengals (6-2) would selves a long shot to win the divi- be in position to make the playoffs sion. for only the second time in the past ‘‘None of us played well,’’ defen- 19 years. They won the division in sive end Trevor Pryce said. ‘‘They 2005 with a team that still had a lot had (solid) techniques and played to learn. physical. And they are a physical ‘‘We’re much more mature,’’ said team — don’t let anybody tell you quarterback Carson Palmer, who they aren’t.’’ improved to 8-3 career against the Cincinnati scored on its first three Ravens. ‘‘We’re a better team. We possessions — touchdown, touch- were a good team back then; we down, field goal — against a were kind of young and dumb. This defense that has struggled against team has more guys that under- the run lately, a surprising change. stand how rare this opportunity is.’’ The Ravens hadn’t allowed a 100- Cincinnati would be in control of yard rusher for 39 consecutive the division with a win at games, a streak that Benson broke Pittsburgh (5-2), which plays by piling up 120 in that win at Denver on Monday night. The Baltimore. Bengals are 4-0 in division games, Now, the Ravens have allowed a including a two-game sweep of the 100-yard rusher in three of the last AP Ravens (4-4). four games. They’ve also hurt Ravens fullback Le’Ron McClain is swarmed by a group of Bengals’ defenders in their 17-7 loss ‘‘That’s pretty cool,’’ receiver themselves on big plays - two pass Sunday. The Bengals sit atop the AFC North after eight games this season. Chad Ochocinco said. ‘‘I like being interference penalties extended in the driver’s seat. Today was a Cincinnati’s second touchdown The implications of Sunday’s vic- The biggest impact: Indy holds a Things got really weird late in the statement game. I want every drive. tory are monumental. commanding 3 1/2-game lead in first half. game to be a statement game.’’ That’s not all. Indy is the fourth team in league the AFC South over second-place Houston lost one scoring chance The Ravens have frittered away Ray Rice’s 1-yard touchdown run history with 17 straight regular- Houston (5-4) and is 3-0 against its when a replay reversal ruled Ryan every advantage they gained by cut it to 17-7 early in the fourth season wins. New England did it division rivals. The Texans (5-4) Moats had fumbled at the Colts 1. starting the season 3-0. There’s quarter, and the Ravens got their twice — winning a record 21 dropped to 1-14 all time against the Further review gave the Colts a been a lot of self-destruction chance to make it close when Ed straight from 2006-08 and 18 in a Colts, including 0-8 in Indianapolis. touchback instead of putting the involved — dropped passes, missed Reed stripped Chad Ochocinco row from 2003-04. Chicago won 17 But this loss was easily the most ball at the Indy 1. kicks and penalties galore. after a catch at midfield. Steve straight from 1933-34. frustrating of the series. And then on the final play, ‘‘We’re not in a great spot,’’ said Hauschka hooked a 38-yard field Next week, the Patriots come to After shrugging off the Colts early Brown’s 56-yard field goal attempt Joe Flacco, who was frustrated all goal try with 6:12 left. town with a chance to prevent Indy run and fighting back to take the was blocked. One problem: the afternoon and threw a pair of inter- In the past, the Bengals would from matching its original record. lead, the Texans had two chances Colts called timeout to put a return- ceptions. ‘‘We’re in a tough spot.’’ have been the ones self-destruct- There were plenty of accolades to to win it or force overtime. Both er underneath the goal post, and They’ve been at their worst ing. go around for the Colts on Sunday, failed. Matt Schaub, under pres- when Brown got a second chance, against the Bengals, who took ‘‘They’re not like last year, that’s too. sure from Gary Brackett, was inter- he knocked it through to make it advantage of three Ravens penal- clear,’’ Rice said. Jim Caldwell became the NFL’s cepted by Clint Session in Colts ter- 13-3. ties to pull off a last-minute touch- first rookie coach to start 8-0 since ritory with 2:13 to go. “Every decision that is made is down in Baltimore on Oct. 11, a 17- Colts 20, Texans 17 Potsy Clark in 1930. Then after forcing a rare three- mine,’’ Caldwell said. ‘’You want to 14 victory that gained national The Colts have no problems with Manning, the three-time MVP, and-out, Matt Schaub moved know if I wish I had it back? That’s notice. By sweeping the series, close games — as long as they keep tied Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton Houston into scoring position again just the way it goes sometimes.’’ Cincinnati suggested it has staying winning them. for fourth in career victories (125) only to see Brown push his field Houston pulled a page out of the power. Peyton Manning delivered anoth- and became the first player in goal attempt to the left, leaving Colts’ playbook in the second half. ‘‘We’re not surprised, we’re really er milestone performance, Joseph league history to throw for 40,000 some teammates sprawled on the The Texans held the ball for all not,’’ safety Chris Crocker said. Addai produced a second straight yards in one decade. Tight end field in disbelief. but three plays in the third quarter, ‘‘Everyone on the outside is, ‘Oh, winning score, and the Colts found Dallas Clark caught 14 passes, the “I missed the kick,’’ Brown said. getting a 1-yard TD pass from the Bengals got another one, but another unconventional way to win third-highest single-game total by “I was going through my routine, Schaub to Moats, who replaced the they’ll fall apart any time.’’’ when Houston’s Kris Brown missed an NFL tight end, and with eight and I felt good walking on the field. fumble-prone Steve Slaton in the They were solid throughout on a 42-yard field goal as time receptions, Reggie Wayne moved I take a lot of pride in kicking, espe- starting lineup, and a 1-yard run Sunday. expired, keeping Indy’s winning past Hall of Famer Raymond Berry cially in these situations. To have from Slaton to take the lead on the Benson was coming off the best streak intact. and into second on the Colts’ career that happen is very disappointing.’’ first play of the fourth quarter. game of his career: 189 yards “I think that’s the mark of a great reception list. It was a strange day indeed. Manning responded by moving against his former Bears team, a football team,’’ center Jeff Saturday A week after rallying the Colts Though Indy dominated early, the Colts 61 yards in eight plays, dominating performance that sent said, referring to the close calls. with a fourth-quarter TD pass, running 37 of the game’s first 44 handing off to Addai for his 2-yard Cincinnati into its bye on an upbeat “We’ve won eight games so far, and Addai caught a touchdown pass, plays, the Colts couldn’t finish score with 7:11 to go. Manning was note. Refreshed by a weekend off, we’re ahead in our division, which then ran 2 yards for the winning drives and never led by more than 34 of 50 for 318 yards — his sev- he was at it again, running for 117 is really our main focus and goal.’’ score with 7:11 to go. 13-0. enth 300-yard game this season.

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NCAA FOOTBALL NCAA Football AP Top 25

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1 Florida 1 2 Texas 2 3 Alabama 3 4 TCU 6 5 Cincinnati 4 6 Boise State 5 7 Georgia Tech 10 8 Pittsburgh 14 9 LSU 9 10 Ohio State 15 11 Southern California 12 12 Miami (Fla.) 16 13 Houston 13 14 Oregon 7 15 Iowa 8 16 Utah 17 17 Oklahoma State 18 18 Arizona 21 19 Penn State 11 20 Virginia Tech 22 21 Wisconsin 24 22 BYU 25 23 South Florida NR 24 Clemson NR 25 Stanford NR

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AP team previous Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Bob Stoops watches a replay of an interception against his team in the second 1 Florida 1 half of a game against Nebraska on Saturday. Oklahoma lost the game 10-3 to the Cornhuskers. 2 Texas 2 3 Alabama 3 4 TCU 4 5 Cincinnati 7 Oklahoma out, Stanford in the top 25 6 Boise State 5 7 Georgia Tech 11 Associated Press votes, Texas received 10 the media poll. Hawkeyes fell out of the 8 Ohio State 12 and Alabama 11. Since 2000, the ‘05 sea- national championship race 9 Pittsburgh 14 NEW YORK — Over the TCU moved up two spots son had been the only one but are still in control of 10 Southern California 13 past decade, Oklahoma has to No. 4, bumping No. 5 in which Oklahoma spent their Big Ten title hopes. 11 LSU 9 rarely been out of the AP Cincinnati and No. 6 Boise any time unranked. The Iowa and Ohio State play in 12 Houston 15 Top 25 and Stanford has State back a spot. Sooners lost two games Columbus on Saturday with 13 Iowa 6 rarely been in. The Horned Frogs have early and were out of the a trip to the Rose Bowl on 14 Utah 16 On Sunday, the Sooners their highest ranking since rankings from mid- the line. 15 Miami (Fla.) 17 and Cardinal sort of Oct. 15, 1956, when they September until the final Stanford (6-3) moved into 16 Oregon 8 swapped places. were also No. 4. poll. Oklahoma won its the rankings after knocking 17 Penn State 10 Oklahoma dropped out of The top six in the BCS bowl game and finished 8-4 off Oregon 51-42 to become 18 Oklahoma State 18 the college football poll for standings were the same as that season. bowl eligible. 19 Arizona 19 the first time since 2005, the AP Top 25, except Notre Dame and “We were confident. 20 Wisconsin 22 and No. 25 Stanford moved Alabama was second in the California also dropped out There was definitely no fear 21 Virginia Tech 24 into the rankings for the BCS standings and Texas after losses. going into this game,” 22 BYU 25 first time since 2001. was in third. The rest of the top 10 is Stanford running back Toby 23 West Virginia NR The first six spots were Oklahoma had managed Georgia Tech at No. 7, fol- Gerhart said. 24 South Florida NR 25 Auburn held by major college foot- to stay in the rankings this lowed by Pittsburgh, LSU The Cardinal finished the NR ball’s six unbeaten teams, season while losing three and Ohio State. 2001 season ranked, but with Florida, Texas and close games without star Iowa dropped seven spots haven’t been since. That Alabama making up the top quarterback Sam Bradford, to No. 15 after losing for was also the last season three for the second con- but Saturday’s 10-3 loss at the first time this season, a Stanford played in a bowl. secutive week. Florida Nebraska dropped the 17-10 upset at home by Oregon fell seven spots to NSCAA/adidas Division I received 39 first-place Sooners to 5-4 and out of Northwestern. The No. 14. Women’s Soccer Top 10 IN BRIEF team points

1 Stanford 825 Bengals’ Chris Henry Falcons’ Hall plans to file Peyton Manning reaches 2 Portland 791 breaks left forearm complaint to Goodell 40,000 yards for the decade 3 UCLA 752 CINCINNATI — Bengals receiver ATLANTA — Redskins cornerback INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton 4 NOTRE DAME 699 Chris Henry wasn’t sure whether DeAngelo Hall says Atlanta coach Mike Manning is the first NFL quarter- 5 North Carolina 690 he’d play again this season after he Smith cursed at him and a Falcons assis- back to pass for 40,000 yards in 6 Florida State 660 broke his arm during a 17-7 victory tant tried to “get some licks in” during a any decade. 7 Boston College 633 over the Baltimore Ravens on sideline melee Sunday. Manning needed 19 yards to 8 Florida 557 Sunday. Hall said he plans to file a complaint reach the milestone. He did it on a 9 UCF 553 Henry broke his left forearm just with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell 5-yard completion to Pierre Garcon 10 Wake Forest 479 above the wrist when he was tackled that Smith “cussed me out” and Falcons in the first quarter of Sunday’s by cornerback Fabian Washington director of athletic performance Jeff Fish game against the Houston Texans. after a 10-yard reception. Henry’s and others “put their hands on me.” That could be the first of many back hit the ground and Washington Hall said he was trying to pull team- accomplishments for Manning on landed on top of him. A replay mate LaRon Landry away from the Sunday. If the Colts win, Manning showed the forearm bowing slightly. Atlanta sideline after Landry was called will tie Fran Tarkenton for fourth around the dial He knew immediately that the for a late hit on Falcons quarterback place on the career wins list for injury was severe. Matt Ryan. Hall and Landry immediately quarterbacks with 125. He also “I was about to get up and I felt were surrounded by Falcons players needs four touchdown passes to NHL my arm (hurt),” Henry said. “Then I and staff members. become the first in league history Kings at Blackhawks noticed it was broken.” Other Washington players joined in, to throw for 300 in a decade. 8 p.m., Versus The medical staff put an inflatable but much of the attention was on Hall, Among his accomplishments this cast on the arm and called for a cart the former Falcons player who had season, Manning became the NFL to take him for an exam. Henry said talked all week of being bitter at the way fastest quarterback to 4,000 com- Steelers at Broncos he won’t know his status for the rest he was treated when traded after the pletions and passed Tarkenton for of the season until he sees a special- 2007 season. He played in Atlanta for third place on the career touch- 8:30 p.m., ESPN ist on Monday. four years and made the Pro Bowl twice. downs list. page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Monday, November 9, 2009

NFL Bucs upset Packers for first victory of season

Associated Press “That’s a great start to how Rodgers was also sacked six Tampa Bay’s interceptions 36 Ronde Barber scooped up and we want to be, how we want to times, hiking Green Bay’s NFL- yards to the Packers 8 to set up ran 31 yards for his 14th career TAMPA, Fla. — Wearing one work, how we want to play,’’ worst total to 37 in eight games. Freeman’s first pro TD pass, a touchdown. Freeman led a 74- of those ghastly creamsicle jer- said the 33-year-old Morris, who “It’s pretty frustrating,’’ 6-yarder to Derrick Ward . yard field goal drive just before seys that are an ugly reminder has known Freeman since the Rodgers said. “I think our Trailing 14-7, Tampa Bay’s the half, trimming Tampa Bay’s of Tampa Bay’s past, rookie Josh rookie was a freshman at offense and special teams put Geno Hayes blocked a punt that deficit to 21-17. Freeman gave the struggling Kansas State and Morris was our defense in a tough position.’’ Buccaneers plenty of reasons to the defensive coordinator there. In addition to wearing retro be optimistic about the future. “However you do it, it’s uniforms, the Bucs made Hall of The third quarterback select- impressive. His age really does- Famer Lee Roy Selmon the first ed in this year’s NFL draft led n’t matter at this point. ... He’s inductee into the Ring of Honor the previously winless Bucs to a got to lead us to where we’ve at Raymond James Stadium. 38-28 victory over the Green got to go.’’ They trailed 21-17 during the Bay Packers in his first start Freeman completed 14 of 31 halftime ceremony, but Freeman Sunday, ending the league’s passes with just one intercep- refused to let them lose. longest losing streak at 11 tion. A critical second pick by The rookie threw second-half games. Green Bay’s A.J. Hawk was TD passes to Kellen Winslow Playing with poise that belied wiped out by an illegal contact and Stroughter, a seventh-round his inexperience, Freeman penalty against Hawk during draft pick who was wide open in passed for 205 yards and three Tampa Bay’s go-ahead drive. the right corner of the end zone touchdowns, including a 7-yard Three plays later, Freeman with 4:14 remaining in the throw to Sammie Stroughter on threw 29 yards to Michael fourth quarter. fourth-and-4 for the go-ahead Clayton to set up his second TD Freeman’s 2-point conversion TD with under 5 minutes to pass of the day. pass to Clayton put the Bucs up play. “He kept his composure and 31-28. The defense, which had “I felt really relaxed,’’ said made plays,’’ Packers linebacker all of its sacks after halftime, Freeman, the 17th pick in the Nick Barnett said. ensured victory when Tanard draft and the third quarterback The Bucs (1-7) are the last Jackson picked off Rodgers and taken behind Matthew Stafford team in the NFL to win this sea- — instead of going to the ground and Mark Sanchez . son, ending a skid that was the with under a minute left — “I didn’t get too high or two franchise’s longest since 1976- weaved 35 yards to a clinching low,’’ the 21-year-old said. “I 77 when they dropped an NFL- TD. can’t say I did anything spectac- record 26 in a row wearing the Rodgers threw a 74-yard TD ular. I just played within myself, uniforms the team donned pass to James Jones on Green and when we had opportunities against the Packers. Bay’s second play from scrim- I took them.’’ Aaron Rodgers threw for 266 mage, then led an 11-play, 69- Freeman became the youngest yards and two touchdowns for yard march that Ryan Grant fin- quarterback to open a game for Green Bay (4-4). The league’s ished with a 3-yard run that the Bucs, who have had 10 dif- top-rated passer also threw made it 14-7 late in the opening ferent players start at the posi- three interceptions and had one quarter. tion since winning the Super returned for a TD that put the Cornerback Elbert Mack, Bowl seven seasons ago. He’s game out of reach in the final beaten badly on Jones’ long the third this year. minute. touchdown, returned one of Monday, November 9, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 17

NFL Warner throws five touchdowns in victory

Cardinals’ quarterback ties career high in win over Bears; Sims-Walker, Jacksonville hold off Kansas City to remain .500

yards, Beanie Wells added 72 Associated Press rushing and the Cardinals’ CHICAGO — From five inter- offense racked up 438 yards ceptions to five touchdown even though Arizona was miss- passes, Kurt Warner’s one- ing wide receiver Anquan week turnaround couldn’t Boldin. have been more emphatic. Nor He missed the game with a could the beating the Arizona sprained right ankle, although Cardinals put on the Chicago he said it was fine. Bears. ‘‘I’d felt better if somebody Warner tied a career high by had been man enough and throwing for five touchdowns walked up to me and told me after getting picked off five what the situation was,’’ times the previous week, Larry Boldin said. Fitzgerald added 123 yards Despite missing one of their receiving, and the Cardinals top receivers, the Cardinals (5- easily handled the Bears 41-21 3) improved to 4-0 on the on Sunday. road. Warner was at his best after And they didn’t have to con- a miserable performance in a tend with Chicago’s Tommie 34-21 loss to Carolina. He han- Harris. The three-time Pro dled a team that had a chance Bowl defensive tackle slugged to sign him as a backup four offensive guard Deuce Lutui in years ago, matching the record the head as they were on the for TD passes by a Bears oppo- ground on the game’s first pos- nent without getting intercept- session, resulting in his ejec- ed. tion, and the Bears quickly ‘‘So much of this business is unraveled. how you respond and how you Particularly troubling to come back,’’ Warner said. ‘‘I coach Lovie Smith was Harris’ always want my teammates to hit. know that I’m going to be ‘‘I know the result,’’ Smith there every week battling with said. ‘‘There’s nothing Tommie them. And if I have a bad can really tell me.’’ week, hopefully they can pick Lutui said he was ‘‘really AP shocked’’ by the hit and called Cardinals’ quarterback Kurt Warner throws a pass in their 41-21 victory over the Bears. Warner me up. If not, I’ll try to do my threw for 261 and five touchdowns in the win. best the next.’’ it ‘‘such a surprise that it hap- Two of his touchdowns went pened.’’ touchdown pass to Mike Sims- tude to the game,’’ Jaguars with three catches for 70 to Fitzgerald, who had his way Harris did not make himself Walker, and the Jaguars linebacker Clint Ingram said. yards. ‘‘We can build on this.’’ with Charles Tillman before available to reporters after the rebounded from a lopsided ‘‘It’s not a time for us to start Cassel completed 23 of 39 the cornerback left with a game. loss at Tennessee with a victo- beating ourselves on the chest passes, but was sacked three shoulder injury in the second Cutler passed for 369 yards ry against Kansas City on and patting ourselves on the times. Bowe and Lance Long quarter. while completing 29 of 47 Sunday. back. It’s one game. It’s good each finished with 74 yards ‘‘Kurt played just phenome- passes and was sacked four Up and down all season, the that we won it, but we’ve still receiving. nal again,’’ said Fitzgerald, times. Jaguars (4-4) responded in got a lot of work to do and a The Jaguars, though, refused who has family in Chicago and The Bears have little time to similar fashion following loss- lot of corrections to make and to give the Chiefs much credit spent summers here as a child. regroup, with a Thursday es to Arizona and Seattle. a lot of stuff to clean up.’’ for the comeback. ‘‘He was making the right night game at San Francisco. ‘‘There’s only so much Indeed. With left tackle ‘‘They were throwing the reads and getting the ball to Things weren’t looking good bouncing back you can do Branden Albert and center ball up, and a couple of the guys who were open. for the Bears after Harris got before there’s no more bounc- Rudy Niswanger back in the receivers made some plays,’’ When we’re clicking like that, tossed for slugging Lutui near ing to do,’’ cornerback lineup, Matt Cassel threw for Mathis said. ‘‘It wasn’t like it’s hard to stop us.’’ the face after they ended up Rashean Mathis said. ‘‘It’s 262 yards and two scores — they were picking us apart or Warner was 22 of 31 for 261 on the ground following a run something to hang your hat both to newcomer Chris anything. It was just throwing yards and threw touchdown play. They only got worse from on, to know that we’re going to Chambers. Hail Marys down the field and passes on the first four posses- there. fight, but at the same time we Claimed off waivers Tuesday they made some great grabs. sions as the Cardinals surged His 11-yard touchdown pass have to learn to be consistent.’’ from San Diego, Chambers That’s nothing for us to be ahead 34-7 after three quar- to Fitzgerald capped the open- Consistency hasn’t been caught a 54-yard TD pass with concerned about. When we ters. ing drive, giving the Cardinals Jacksonville’s forte. Coach 2:32 to play. Placekicker Ryan had to get after them and put The Bears (4-4) got within a 7-0 lead. The Bears quickly Jack Del Rio ripped his team’s Succop recovered an onside the game away, we did.’’ 34-21 after Zackary Bowman tied it thanks to two long pass- defensive effort following a 30- kick after it bounced off Until Cassel and Chambers returned an interception by es by Cutler — a 42-yarder to 13 loss at the Titans last week, Atiyyah Ellison, Cassel hooked connected late, punter Dustin backup Matt Leinart 39 yards Devin Hester and a 33-yard calling it ‘‘insulting, ugly and up with Dwayne Bowe for 36 Colquitt had the team’s three to the Arizona 28, setting up a touchdown to Olsen — but the embarrassing.’’ He considered yards and then found top highlights. He had a 70- 20-yard touchdown pass from Cardinals wasted no time bust- putting his players through Chambers near the sideline for yard punt, a 59-yarder, and Jay Cutler to Greg Olsen with ing open this game. live tackling drills this week, a 5-yard score. tackled Mathis by the dread- 9:04 left. That prompted the Arizona responded with a but settled for an intense, full- The Chiefs made the 2-point locks after he returned a failed Cardinals to put Warner back 74-yard drive Warner finished pads practice. conversion, cutting the lead to 56-yard field goal on the final in the game. with a 6-yard pass to Ben He also switched back to a 4- 24-21 with a little more than a play of the first half. Olsen had five catches for 71 Patrick that made it 14-7. 3 defensive scheme. minute to play. ‘‘Unfortunately, we weren’t yards and three touchdowns. It worked, at least against But Jaguars fullback Greg able to get into a rhythm early Otherwise, it was a rough Jaguars 24, Chiefs 21 Kansas City (1-7). Playing Jones recovered the ensuing on,’’ said Cassel, who passed afternoon for Chicago, which The Jacksonville Jaguars are without suspended running onside kick, and Maurice for 135 yards on his final two is in danger of missing the getting good at bouncing back back Larry Johnson, the Chiefs Jones-Drew sealed the victory TD drives. ‘‘The guys made playoffs for the third straight from embarrassing losses. managed little offense until with a first-down run. some big plays. Unfortunately, year. David Garrard threw for 264 late in the fourth quarter. ‘‘I’m glad we didn’t quit,’’ it wasn’t enough at the end. Tim Hightower ran for 77 yards, including a 61-yard ‘‘We brought a different atti- said Chambers, who finished We have to just start early.’’ page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Monday, November 9, 2009 NFL Saints remain undefeated

to the playoffs six times. The way Sunday. Associated Press they’re closing out games now, ‘‘That’s like getting stabbed in NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees there’s no telling how far they the heart right there,’’ Patriots and the Saints’ prolific offense could go. New Orleans is outscor- guard Logan Mankins said. ‘‘You never had to play from behind in ing opponents 91-18 in the fourth grind it out for like 10 minutes their first five games. quarter. and finally score, and then in like Mastering the comeback in ‘‘The more that you win games a minute and a half we come their last three has gotten New like this, the more confidence right back.’’ Orleans off to its best start in the that you gain, the more that you The touchdown — and a 2- franchise’s 43-year history. feel like no matter what situation point conversion connection New Orleans moved to 8-0 on that you’re in, you’re going to be between Tom Brady and Moss — Sunday when Brees overcame able to win the game,’’ Brees put the Patriots ahead 24-17 with two early turnovers to pass for said. ‘‘No matter what the deficit, 3:15 left in the third quarter, and 330 yards and a touchdown in a no matter how bad things might the Dolphins failed to get inside 30-20 victory over the Carolina have gone, you just feel like the New England 40-yard line Panthers. you’re going to come back and after that. ‘‘That’s great. I mean, 1967 you’re going to do it.’’ ‘‘It was tough for us. The until now and we’re the only After failing to score a touch- offense had just come off of a (Saints) team to have done that,’’ down in the first half for the first great drive,’’ Miami linebacker Brees said. ‘‘That’s really special. time all season, the Saints need- Jason Taylor said, ‘‘but Randy I feel like we’ve got a special ed four plays to produce Pierre Moss made a play ... what he’s group of guys, a special team, Thomas’ 10-yard TD run to cut done for a million years.’’ and certainly we’re not satisfied Carolina’s lead to 17-13 to open He did it twice Sunday. with just being 8-0. We have the third quarter. Devery On the Patriots’ second posses- what it takes to just continue to Henderson’s 63-yard gain on a sion, Moss made a one-handed win.’’ short slant highlighted the drive. catch against Davis for a 36-yard Starting with a favorable Carolina responded with a 19- gain to the 1-yard line. Laurence schedule during the next two play drive but had to settle for Maroney ran for the touchdown weeks. The Saints play at St. John Kasay’s 25-yard field goal. on the next play, putting New Louis and Tampa Bay, who are a Delhomme’s third-down pass England ahead 7-3. combined 2-14 this season, bounced off Williams’ shoulder ‘‘That’s Randy Moss,’’ said meaning New Orleans has a real- pads at the goal line. Davis, who also intercepted istic chance to be 10-0 when New ‘‘It was very disappointing. We Brady’s pass toward Moss on the England — the only team to fin- came very close to getting the Patriots’ first series. ‘‘He’s going ish a regular season 16-0 — touchdown with that pass to to make his plays and I just tried comes to the Louisiana DeAngelo,’’ Delhomme said. to limit him the best I could.’’ Superdome the Monday night ‘‘That would have been huge, after Thanksgiving. making it 24-13.’’ Before this season, the only 7-0 Instead, New Orleans tied it at team New Orleans ever had was 20 on Robert Meachem’s leaping in 1991, a squad coached by Jim catch and run for a 54-yard Mora and known for its defense. score. The defense on the 2009 Saints On their next possession, the gives up its share of yards, but Saints started at their 2 and has continued to make big plays drove 76 yards in 13 plays to go at the right time. ahead 23-20 on John Carney ‘s While the Saints did not inter- 40-yard field goal with 4:36 left. cept a pass for the first time all Will Smith , who had two sacks, season, their defense forced stripped Delhomme on fourth three turnovers on fumbles. The down, and Hargrove recovered to last produced New Orleans’ sev- end Carolina’s next series. Four enth defensive touchdown of the plays later, Saints rookie Malcolm season on Anthony Hargrove’s Jenkins dove to stop Thomas strip, recovery and 1-yard return Morstead ‘s punt from going into late in the fourth quarter. the end zone, setting up Hargrove might have been Hargrove’s second fumble recov- down before advancing the ball, ery in less than a minute. but the play started before the Before that stretch, Hargove, two-minute warning and suspended all of 2008 for NFL Carolina had no timeouts, pre- substance abuse violations, had- venting a challenge. n’t had a fumble recovery since DeAngelo Williams rushed for 2005. 149 yards and two TDs, and Carolina led 14-0 on Williams’ Carolina gained 182 yards on the TD runs of 66 and 7 yards, both ground. But it was Williams’ fum- of which came before the Saints ble at his 1 that led to the clinch- made a first down. ing TD. The second TD came after It was Carolina’s (3-5) first lost Brees was sacked and stripped in Louisiana since 2001 and by Tyler Brayton, and Jon Beason quarterback Jake Delhomme’s recovered on the Saints 11. The first loss in the Louisiana Panthers went up 17-3 on Superdome. The Panthers blew a Kasay’s 32-yard field goal, set up 17-3 lead as the Saints improved by Chris Gamble ‘s interception. to 5-0 at home this season. ‘‘I’m encouraged with the fact Patriots 27, Dolphins 17 that we’ve been able to win a few The Miami Dolphins had just of these games and we haven’t spent more than 10 minutes played our best football,’’ Saints marching to a wildcat touchdown coach Sean Payton said. ‘‘I don’t when Randy Moss used one stiff- know we’re paying a lot of atten- arm to wipe out their lead. tion to where this (record) at the Moss sped to a 71-yard touch- halfway point compares to past down after grabbing a short pass teams. There hadn’t been a real over the middle and shoving rich history here in regards to rookie cornerback Vontae Davis successful football.’’ out of his way as the New The Saints have never been to England Patriots tightened their a Super Bowl and have only been grip on the AFC East with a win

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ND SWIMMING NFL Irish fall to Boilermakers Austin uses one catch an area that Welsh hopes to Megan Farrell said. “The By MOLLY SAMMON correct in practices this girls raced very well on Sports Writer week before the Irish meet Friday and have definitely to burn Philadelphia up with Big East rival made some big time drops in Both the Irish men’s and Pittsburgh this weekend. the past year.” the Eagles never got the ball women’s swimming and div- Notable performances by Junior Katie Casey took Associated Press back. The Cowboys maintained ing teams fell to Purdue male Irish swimmers include first in both the 100 and 200- PHILADELPHIA — Miles possession the final 4:27. Friday at Purdue’s senior John Lytle’s first-place meter butterfly events, and Austin punctuated his touch- “I thought we could hold Boilermaker Aquatic Center, finishes in both the 100- junior Samantha Maxwell down catch by emphatically fir- them, get the ball back and win but first-place performances meter freestyle (45.75) and finished first in the 100 and ing the ball into the stands. the game,’’ Eagles coach Andy from both teams showed the 200-meter freestyle (1:40.32) 200-meter breaststroke Take that, Philadelphia. Reid said. season has plenty of poten- events, and sophomore Petar events. Freshman Kim Tony Romo threw a 49-yard Trailing 10-6, the Eagles tial. Petrovic’s wins in both the Holden also earned a top fin- TD pass to Austin midway seemingly went ahead when “In terms of progress, we 100-meter backstroke ish for the Irish in the 200- through the fourth quarter and Ellis Hobbs returned the sec- have made much of it in (50.33) and 200-meter back- meter backstroke competi- the Dallas Cowboys beat the ond-half kickoff 96 yards for a working towards our end stroke (1:51.27) events. tion. Eagles 20-16 Sunday night in score. But a holding call on goal,” men’s coach Tim “[Purdue is] superb and “Race plans and strategies the 100th meeting between the Moise Fokou nullified the TD. Welsh said. “After analyzing have been much higher were tested at this meet, and division rivals. No matter, McNabb drove where we were last year, in ranked than us,” Welsh said. now we can critique our On the final day of the 2008 Philadelphia 77 yards for the comparison to where we are “They might be the fastest strategies and make adjust- regular season, the Eagles dom- go-ahead score. this year, we are moving for- team we will see in a dual ments to stroke technique inated Dallas 44-6 in a do-or- LeSean McCoy turned a short ward.” meet this whole season, and before we compete again,” die game for both teams. pass into a 45-yard gain. One The men were defeated, the fastest team we will see Farrell said. Philadelphia earned a wild-card play later, McNabb escaped the 195-105, with a large portion until the Ohio State Next up for the Irish men is berth with that victory, won two rush and found Brent Celek in of the points they lost from a Invitational.” a dual meet at Pittsburgh playoff contests on the road and the corner of the end zone to false start penalty of 0.01 The women were defeated Friday, and the women will advanced to the NFC champi- put Philadelphia ahead 13-10. seconds during one of the 179-121. attend the Hoosierland onship game, losing at Arizona. On Dallas’ ensuing posses- relay events. Purdue’s elec- “[Purdue] proved that they Invitational in Bloomington, The Cowboys (6-2) spent the sion, Brown intercepted Romo’s tronic system for measuring are a very strong team with Ind. on Nov. 20. whole offseason thinking about off-target pass to Jason Witten the time that swimmers leave a great deal of depth, espe- that horrendous ending. They and returned it 54 yards. An the side of the pool caught cially in the freestyle Contact Molly Sammon at got their revenge and took over illegal block by Fokou negated the error, and the mistake is events,” senior captain [email protected] sole possession of first place in the return to the Cowboys 35, the NFC East with their fourth and the Eagles’ drive stalled straight victory. near midfield after starting at “Our last loss against them their 12. MEN’S TENNIS really motivated us to come out Mike Jenkins intercepted and play good,’’ Cowboys line- McNabb to set up Nick Folk ‘s backer DeMarcus Ware said. tying 33-yard field goal 8 sec- The Eagles fell to 5-3 and the onds into the fourth quarter. ND places five on Tourney team New York Giants are 5-4 after a Gerald Sensabaugh ‘s inter- 5-0 start. ception on Philadelphia’s first Bayliss said. “David Anderson by a score of 6-3, 6-2. Romo finished 21 of 34 for possession ended McNabb’s By KATELYN GRABERAK has overcome a painful back Moore fought hard against 307 yards, one TD and one streak of 118 straight passes Sports Writer issue and is regaining his abili- William and Mary’s No. 61 interception. without a pick. McNabb’s pass ty to serve big.” Keziel Juneau but dropped the “We executed,’’ Romo said. “I on third-and-5 to a wide-open Notre Dame finished up its Anderson, Moros, Michael match 10-3 in the third-set think the coaches put together Jeremy Maclin hit him in the final fall matches Sunday in Moore, Dan Stahl and Sam super tie breaker on the final a good plan. You just have to hands and bounced to Virginia, placing five of their Keeton all made the All- day of play. keep fighting and getting bet- Sensabaugh. players on the All-Tournament Tournament team for the Irish. Stahl and Ftizgerald teamed ter.’’ Six plays later, Tashard team at the William and Mary This was Fitzgerald’s only up in doubles for the Irish on Donovan McNabb was shaky Choice ran in from the 2 after Invitational. appearance of the fall season the weekend, playing in the after a strong performance in a taking a shotgun snap with The Irish were able to post a for the Irish and he was able No. 1 doubles flight and post- 40-17 rout of the Giants last Romo lined up wide to the 21-4 mark in singles play to come out on the winning ing a 4-0 record in the tourna- week. McNabb threw for 227 right. Romo completed two against players from William end, playing in Flight One sin- ment. yards, one TD and was inter- third-down passes to keep the and Mary, Maryland and the gles and defeating Sergio Wyss Bayliss said the Irish doubles cepted twice for the first time drive going, including a 21-yard College of Charleston. of Maryland by a score of 6-4, play has been spotty this fall this season. gain to Kevin Ogletree on third- Three of Notre Dame’s sin- 6-4 Sunday to round out his and it is an area the team will “We have to eliminate mis- and-9. gles players, junior David tournament play. try to address before the takes,’’ McNabb said. Romo tossed a 64-yard catch- Anderson, sophomore Niall Anderson defeated Wyss spring season. The Cowboys began their go- and-run pass to Patrick Crayton Fitzgerald and freshman Blas Saturday only dropping four “We will go into our NCAA ahead drive after stopping late in the second quarter to set Moros, finished with 4-0 games total in the match. mandated ‘offseason,’ so all of McNabb on fourth-and-inches up Folk’s 22-yard field goal that records in singles players. Keeton dropped his match to what we do outside of strength at their 45. The Eagles chal- made it 10-6. Tracy White “I have seen great strides in John Collins of Maryland and conditioning work will be lenged, but a replay upheld the made a diving, TD-saving tackle Blas Moros and his ability to Saturday, winning only three either individual skill instruc- original spot. to trip up Crayton. compact the load in his fore- games, but rebounded to tion or any competitive things On third-and-14, Romo fooled Akers kicked a 45-yard field hand, as well as his attacking defeat Kyle Parker of the that are purely team initiated,” Sheldon Brown with a pump- goal early in the second quarter game,” Irish coach Bobby College of Charleston Sunday Bayliss said. “My hope is that fake and hit a wide-open Austin to put the Eagles on the board. some of the changes we have down the left sideline to give He nailed a 48-yarder late in made in our players’ games Dallas a 20-13 lead. the quarter to cut it to 7-6. will become more comfortable “I gave them a little pump,’’ The Eagles played without over time. We will need to hit Romo said. “I thought they’d star running back Brian the ground running when we been jumping it a little and they Westbrook for the second come back in January, as we went for it.’’ straight game because of a con- host Virginia that first week- Austin leads the Cowboys cussion and strongside line- end. They were number one with seven TD catches, three backer Chris Gocong sat out most of last year. Most of the fewer than Terrell Owens had with hamstring and quad guys in key playing positions last season. Unlike T.O., Austin injuries. Fokou, a seventh- will be underclassmen and we only gives defenses headaches round pick, made his first start need to see some maturity instead of his QB. in Gocong’s place. from them by January.” “I made sure I caught it first,’’ Westbrook was expected to The Irish are now finished Austin said of his only reception play, but he started experienc- with their fall season until they in the game. “A bunch of the ing symptoms of a mild host William and Mary on Jan. guys were making fun of me headache on Friday. Westbrook 22 to open their spring season. because I took so long to see it then underwent more tests and in my hands.’’ the Eagles held him out as a Contact Katelyn Graberak at David Akers kicked a 52-yard precaution. McCoy started for [email protected] field goal to cut it to 20-16, but Westbrook.

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With 4:20 remaining, Pan American Zonal gold in the Zonal Jackson found junior forward Championships in El Championships in El Quincy Carleton Scott for a transition Gold Salvador. Salvador. continued from page 24 alley-oop that revitalized the continued from page 24 “Experience in the Olympic Another sophomore, Joyce Center and gave Notre games shows two things,” Radmila Sarkisova, reached The 33 3-pointers the Irish Dame a 69-47 lead. day of first-class bouts, the Bednarski said. “First, it the finals in the women’s foil took were a lot, Hansbrough Freshman forward Jack Irish overcame the odds yet shows that you are a good before finishing seventh said, but most of them were Cooley threw back a layup again. defender who can play at the overall. open looks. that went in as time expired, “A gold medal is always highest level of professional “We are competing individ- “I would say 80 percent of capping the success of the very hard to get,” Irish fencing. Second, it shows ually in the fall semester to those are just from penetrat- night for Notre Dame. coach Janusz Bednarski that you can fight on the big build up our position,” ing and kicking, wide open Harangody said the Irish said. “We had more than 150 stage in front of all the cam- Bednarski said. “It was looks,” he said. “You can’t tell looked like a completely dif- of the best fencers from all eras. This will bring calm to important to show that we them to turn it down.” ferent team than the one that over the continent in the a young team that can easily still have ambitions to fence Harangody decided to heave showed up on Nov. 1, but the junior age category coming get nervous.” against other colleges. This it up often Friday night, and team knows they still have to fight, so it’s very hard to Sophomore Enzo Castellani competition is national team his third 3-pointer gave Notre work to do before the season get to the finals. But gold also made it to the final tryouts for all fencers, so it’s Dame a 52-31 lead with starts. medal, you have to prove eight in the foil before even stronger than the NCAA 14:12 left. “I still think we’re a better that you are the best at that falling to Meinhardt in the Tournament.” The Hawks pulled within 16 ball movement team than time, and two gold medals semifinals, finishing with a The Irish will know their with help from Burke’s 3- we’ve shown,” Hansbrough means a lot for us.” bronze medal. collegiate ranking following pointer, but Hansbrough said. Meinhardt, the youngest Hurley continued her dom- the current season of indi- scored four points in less “Absolutely.” male U.S. Olympian in the inance of junior competition vidual bouts. Until then, they than a minute and helped Beijing Olympics, is used to in the epee, adding another will have to settle for medal- push the Irish ahead by 21 Contact Bill Brink at playing in front of a big gold medal to a growing list ing in international competi- with 6:15 left. [email protected] crowd against the best in the of accomplishments. tion. world. Earlier this year Hurley earned a medal on Meinhardt earned a silver the international stage earli- Contact Chris Masoud at er this year, taking home the “I’m hoping we bust out of medal at the 2009 Senior [email protected] this,” Jackson said. “We have Alaska too many players who have the continued from page 24 potential to score goals, and unfortunately we’re just not ful- ND VOLLEYBALL made the difference in the filling that right now. Some game, especially in the third guys have started off okay, and period to hold our lead. The it’s just a matter of getting goals that he gave up — the other guys who have a history Irish take two to reach 12 first was kind of a fluky bounce, of being productive, to get them almost an impossible shot to going and shooting the puck nation in rejections, finished year we’re a lot more expe- stop. The second goal could with a little more confidence.” By MEAGHAN VESELIK the day with 10 kills and 12 rienced, poised, and confi- have probably been defended The uncertainty surrounding Sports Writer blocks, and only eight errors dent. It was just determina- better by our defense. He was Notre Dame is not limited to the on 24 swings. tion and consistent playing probably a little out of position, Irish offense. The Irish are still Notre Dame remained Sciacca’s kills once again to win.” but the defense should been searching for the answer to undefeated in conference gave the Irish the jump they The Irish return home to tighter.” their goaltending question, as play by beating Marquette needed in the beginning of finish the regular season Christiaan Minella, Ryan Jackson said Johnson played Friday and Syracuse Sunday, the second set to take the before the Big East champi- Thang and Kyle Lawson well this weekend. Both running the team’s winning lead. onship on Nov. 20-22 at notched power play goals in Johnson and junior Brad streak to 12 straight confer- After four lead changes, Louisville. Friday’s victory, with Lawson Phillips, who was expected to ence matches. Kaelin helped close the set They will take on scoring the game-winner with be Notre Dame’s No. 1 goal- “We‘re pleased with the with a kill as part of a 5-0 Georgetown at 7 p.m. Friday less than three minutes to play tender, have the tools but need character of the team and Irish streak. and South Florida at 2 p.m. in the second period. to show more consistency to coming back strong after Late kills from Dealy Sunday at Purcell Pavilion at The power play has been the earn the top spot, Jackson said. losing the first set [in both secured the third set for the Joyce Center. saving grace for Notre Dame’s “I still think as time progress- matches],” Irish coach Notre Dame, and she also “We still have another inconsistent even-strength es, Brad is going to get better. I Debbie Brown said. “We started the fourth set off weekend in front of us, and offense, Jackson said. want to see him grow,” Jackson played much better in the strong with a kill and an have two more matches Of Notre Dame’s 23 goals this said. “I want to go into the sec- second, third and fourth sets ace. Syracuse led at 21-18, before [the Big East tourna- season, only 10 have come at ond half of the season with a and came back to win.” but successful kills from ment] and we know that’ll be even strength. The Irish have pretty good idea who our Notre Dame (18-4, 12-0 Kaelin closed out the match a challenge as well,” Brown notched 12 power play goals starter’s going to be. And Big East) battled Marquette in Notre Dame’s favor. said. “We set out a goal as a and one shorthanded goal. maybe it’ll be two guys.” (16-12, 5-8) through 30 ties “In both situations, it was team to be undefeated in the “The good thing for us is For now, though, Johnson has and 13 lead changes to win a strong team effort,” Brown regular season and are real- we’re having two different units played his way into the conver- the match 3-1 (21-25, 2-18, said. “We had people come ly motivated as well.” being productive,” Jackson sation — and into the net. 26-24, 25-13) in Milwaukee. off the bench in both match- said. “That’s what we’ve been “We have to recognize, he’s a “Marquette played really es and have them do what Contact Meaghan Veselik at striving for over the last three freshman, too,” Jackson said. “ well and set it up well in the we needed them to do. This [email protected] or four years, to have more I’m gaining a lot of confidence first set,” Brown said. “I than just one unit. There’s cer- in him right now. I like his char- think we bring out the best tain nights that a top unit just acter and I like how he com- in them, but were able to gets shut down, and right now, petes. He’s really put himself in wear them down.” having two playing well is really the mix to be the number one Notre Dame’s blocking and helping us.” guy, and it’s just a matter of kills have given them an The power play was blanked whether Brad can get his confi- advantage throughout the Saturday, as junior center Ben dence back up to a high enough season, and once again Ryan’s second-period goal was level.” aided in closing out the only Irish tally. Ryan Marquette. Senior outside extended his career-best point Contact Matt Gamber at hitter Serinity Phillips and streak to seven in the loss. [email protected] freshman middle blocker Hilary Eppink each had eight blocks. Sophomore libero Frenchy Silva led all players ND WOMEN’S TENNIS with 21 digs while sopho- more outside hitter Kristen Dealy added 15 and senior setter Jamel Nicholas 12. Notre Dame was held to a Krisik takes first place season-low 15 points in the first set of its match at Syracuse Sunday, but the at WMU singles event Irish rallied to sweep the Orange (19-10, 8-5) in the remaining sets for a 3-1 vic- round of singles competition at tory (15-25, 25-21, 25-17, Observer Staff Report the hands of Louisville’s Sarah 25-19) and hold onto their In the final weekend of fall Miller, 6-2, 7-5 (5). title as the lone undefeated competition, senior Kali Krisik In doubles competition, the team in the Big East confer- took home the singles champi- duo knocked off opponents from ence. onship at the Western Michigan Louisville in the first round “Syracuse played well in Invitational after defeating before losing to Western the first set and we didn’t,” Louisville’s Mandy Brown, 6-3, Michigan’s Emily Dudzik and Jill Brown said. “But we were 6-4, Sunday in Kalamazoo, Pastunink, 8-6. able to come back and get in Mich. At the ITA National Indoor a better rhythm.” Krisik completed an undefeat- Championships, sophomore The Orange led the first set ed weekend in singles competi- Kristy Frilling fell to No. 16 from the start, leading the tion, dropping just one set on Venise Chan, 7-5, 6-3, in the sec- Irish 8-4 until a kill from her way to capturing the title. ond round Friday. Sciacca helped bring it to 9- Junior Kristen Rafael was the This weekend concludes the 7, but it wasn’t enough to only other Irish athlete to com- fall schedule for the Irish who match Syracuse’s leading pete at Western Michigan this will resume play when they take blocker Sarah Morton. weekend, falling in the third on Iowa on Jan. 23. Morton, who also leads the Monday, November 9, 2009 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT page 21

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Irish gain a 21-9 advantage in Notre Dame struck first and of those top four seeds, which shots and a 10-3 advantage in last in the game, as senior mid- would mean we’d be at home all Bulls corner kicks. NCAA fielder Amanda Clark gave the the way through to the Final continued from page 24 “For all our huffing and puffing, continued from page 24 Irish a 1-0 lead in the first half, Four,” he said. “I think it’ll be and 21 shots, their goalie only had and junior forward Erica close. We could fit anywhere in Clark said. “We’ll get Louisville to make two saves,” Clark said. Sophomore defender Jessica Iantorno scored the game win- that four, five, or six spot.” now, and hopefully the winner of “We need to make our shots Schuveiller headed in a corner ner with 20 minutes left. Playing at home will be pivotal St. John’s and Providence, so count. We got shots, but maybe kick from junior forward Rose “The games are going to be for the Irish he said, as fan sup- hopefully we’ll get two more we need to get more quality Augustin for the game winner. close from here on out. … You port could prove to be a deciding games before they make that deci- shots.” Schuveiller has scored three have to learn to win the close factor in the postseason. sion.” Notre Dame’s shots counted goals in her two years with the ones,” Waldrum said. “We’ve “This is the time we really The Irish forced overtime by enough, as Maund’s goal tied the Irish — all three have been the had to win close games most of need the fans to come out. We overcoming a two-goal deficit. game, and the teams went to an game winners, including last the year. I think that has really know we let the fans down early Notre Dame finally tied the game extra period. year’s NCAA Quarterfinal game. prepared us for this time, for the in the year with our performance with seven minutes left when a Overtime saw the Irish again “You want players that when Big East tournament, and for the against North Carolina, but this corner off the boot of freshman dominate possession and the scor- things get tight are willing to NCAAs.” is a completely different team midfielder Dillon Powers found ing chances, but they were not take some chances, and Waldrum said a big part of now. We have reeled off 15 the head of sophomore defense- able to make a breakthrough and [Schuveiller] is one of those winning close games at this time games in a row, and this is the man Aaron Maund, who put it off get the win before penalty kicks. kids,” Waldrum said. “She is just of year is solid goaltending, and time of year we really need the the left post and into the back of Dike was controversially taken one of those players with that despite her postseason inexperi- students and fans to come out the net, tying the game 2-2. down in the box in the first over- DNA. She is made that way.” ence, Weiss fulfilled the role this and support us.” After a scoreless overtime peri- time, but no call was forthcoming. Schuveiller’s goal was set up by weekend. od, the Irish were finally able to “Dike had a couple of shots at junior midfielder Lauren “I was really pleased with Notes: earn the win on penalty kicks, as penalty kicks,” Clark said. “It Fowlkes’ who had a first half Nikki,” he said. “I wasn’t happy u Lauren Fowlkes was named all five of their shooters were able doesn’t matter what I think any- goal off of Augustin’s first assist about the goal she gave up the Big East Tournament’s Most to convert. The game came down way, it is what the referee thinks. for the day. Junior goaltender against Marquette. But I think Oustanding Offensive Performer. to a final shot from South Florida’s If you asked someone in a Notre Nikki Weiss allowed one goal in for the most part she handled the uJessica Schuveiller claimed Sebastian Thuriere, but he hit the Dame uniform on they would have the game, while the Red Storm weekend every bit as much as Most Outstanding Defensive top crossbar of the net and the seen it as a penalty kick. If you (13-6-1, 6-4-1) attempted only she handled the last month of the Performer honors. Irish were able to advance. asked South Florida they probably five shots. season. She was very com- uAmanda Clark, Courtney The game started off disastrous- would have seen it differently.” Notre Dame then faced posed.” Barg, Jessica Schuveiller, Lauren ly for the Irish, as the rust of a Notre Dame will next play this Marquette (15-5-2, 7-2-2) with a The NCAA Tournament Fowlkes and Nikki Weiss were week-long layoff showed when the Friday in the Big East semifinals championship on the line. Selection Show is tonight at 8 all named to the Big East All- Irish found themselves in a hole against Louisville in West Virginia. Waldrum said the Golden Eagles p.m. on ESPNEWS, and Tournament Team. early. presented one of Notre Dame’s Waldrum was not shy about his South Florida’s first goal came Contact Jared Jedick at tougher challenges in the confer- hopes for the Irish. Contact Douglas Farmer at after only 2:34 had elapsed from [email protected] ence. “We’re hoping to slip into one [email protected] the kickoff. A Bulls run had been stopped by the Irish central defense, but the ball was cleared weakly and South Florida senior midfielder Jorge Mora collected the ball at the top of the 18-yard box and blew a shot past senior goalkeeper Philip Tuttle to put the Bulls up 1-0. “We started so slowly, I don’t know what was wrong,” Clark said. “Sometimes I think that is one of the hard things, after you have not played for a week and it’s a long football weekend. I think the guys were a little slow start- ing.” Clark said the first goal was a wakeup call for his team, but things had to get worse before they could get better for the Irish, as a South Florida cross from freshman forward Hasani Sinclair found Thuriere’s head right in front of the goal to give the Bulls a 2-0 advantage. The advantage seemed to be a significant one for South Florida, as the Bulls have only given up 13 goals on the year. “After the first goal we got some life, and after the second goal there was no question we were really into the game,” Clark said. Despite the early deficit, the Irish then took over the game, starting with a goal of their own with the half nearing a close. Senior midfielder Michael Thomas got a cross into the box to Bright Dike. Dike was able to corral the ball and get a shot off into the back of the net for his team-lead- ing 10th goal of the season. “It was really important that we got one goal back before halftime and put some pressure on them,” Clark said. After that goal, the pressure seemed to really get to South Florida, as one of their senior leaders, midfielder Francisco Aristeguieta, made a costly mis- take as he earned his second booking with only two minutes left in the first half and got ejected from the game, forcing the Bulls to play the second half a man down. After that booking the Bulls really tried to crowd their defen- sive third and keep the Irish from getting good scoring chances. “Good marks to [South Florida],” Clark said. “They got a man sent off, they sucked up a lot of pressure and they defended very well. They have a lot of good players.” Once they had the man advan- tage, the Irish used the opportuni- ty to push their midfield and defense forward, putting the pres- sure on the South Florida defense. The second-half flurry saw the

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ND WOMEN’S SOCCER FENCING Tourney Time ND earns Title over weekend two golds helps NCAA resume at Juniors By DOUGLAS FARMER Sports Writer By CHRIS MASOUD Sports Writer Not only did No. 4 Notre Dame won its 11th Big East Tournament The Irish proved to the with a 2-1 victory over Marquette fencing world once again that Sunday, but the Irish also made a they are not a team to be strong statement to the NCAA overlooked on the strip head- about where they deserve to be ing into intercollegiate play. seeded in the NCAA Tournament Sophomores Courtney Hurley beginning Friday. and Gerek Meinhardt finished “Even more than winning the the USFA NAC Juniors with a tournament and that champi- pair of gold medals Friday, onship, the focus was winning it raising their individual inter- so we could get ourselves in posi- national rankings even fur- tion to get the highest seed possi- ther. ble in the NCAA Tournament,” Held in Kansas City, the Irish coach Randy Waldrum said. North American Cup brings “Now we’ll wait to see what the together the continent’s most NCAA committee does tomorrow talented fencers to determine night on the selection.” the best individual junior The Irish (17-3-1, 10-0-1 Big fencers in the sabre, epee, East) beat St. John’s 2-1 with a and foil divisions. Following a golden goal in overtime Friday. IAN GAVLICK/The Observer Sophomore defender Jessica Schuveiller dribbles the ball away from two South Florida attackers see NCAA/page 22 in the Irish 5-0 victory on Nov. 1 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals. see GOLD/page 20

MEN’S BASKETBALL Harangody and Hansbrough lead Notre Dame to victory

Senior guard Ben ing the ball out there,” he 3-point range and finished Hayes made a 3, but then By BILL BRINK Hansbrough scored 14 points said. with nine points. Notre Dame put together Sports Writer and led the team with 34 The Irish had 18 assists and The Irish and Hawks traded another run, this time 10 minutes. He struggled to 10 turnovers, a stat Brey was leads until junior forward points, to take a 38-20 lead Friday’s exhibition game make shots to start the game, happy about. Tim Abromaitis drew a foul with 2:40 left in the half. lacked eye-catching stats, but but got better as time went “I think we were a little bet- as he sank a layup, and he The Irish started the second had the big plays — last-sec- on. ter with our decision making pushed the Irish lead to 15-11 half just as hot, and ond tip-ins and alley-oops — “I told him, just slow down and a little slower in our with 11:49 left in the half Hansbrough’s 3-pointer with and, most importantly, result- a little bit,” Irish coach Mike offense and that helped us,” when he made the free throw. 16:35 left gave Notre Dame a ed in a win. Brey said. “Those are great Brey said. Notre Dame scored eight 20-point lead. Senior forward Luke shots, keep taking them.” Senior guard Tory Jackson straight points, the final four “I was going through a Harangody had 17 points and Harangody said he felt the and junior forward Tyrone in transition and off of shooting slump, but coach 11 rebounds during Notre team moved the ball better Nash each had 11 points. turnovers, during a two- Brey was very good at telling Dame’s 75-54 win over than during its last game, a Senior forward Billy Baptist minute stretch in the first me, ‘Hey keep shooting you’ll Quincy, Notre Dame’s last 70-54 win over Lewis at the led the Hawks with 14 points half. Abromaitis capped the make the next one,’” exhibition game before it Joyce Center on Nov. 1. and junior center Justin run with a layup after a Hansbrough said. opens regular-season play in “We were a lot more bal- Brock added 11. Junior guard Hansbrough steal to make the a week. anced tonight. We were mov- Tyler Burke went 3-of-9 from score 28-17 with 7:03 left. see QUINCY/page 20

MEN’S SOCCER HOCKEY Irish win in tense shootout Offensive struggles

By JARED JEDICK lead to split in Alaska Sports Writer and didn’t do a good job with Notre Dame’s Big East quarter- By MATT GAMBER the puck. We were fortunate final match-up with No. 13 South Sports Writer to score on the power play a Florida went down to the wire couple times and got great once again, as the game reached No. 9 Notre Dame split a goaltending, especially in the the end of overtime tied 2-2, and pair of conference games at third period.” the Irish advanced on penalty No. 13 Alaska over the week- Johnson, making the first kicks (5-4) into the semifinals. end, handing the Nanooks back-to-back starts of his “This team comes to attack,” their first loss of the season career, gave Notre Dame (5-4- Irish coach Bobby Clark said. “We Friday, 3-2, before falling 3-1 1, 2-1-1 CCHA) a chance to outshoot and we out-corner every Saturday night in Fairbanks. win Saturday, but the Nanooks team.” “I actually thought we (6-1-1, 3-1-1-0) scored three The game only counted as a tie played a better game on times in the final period to for the official NCAA records, but Saturday,” Irish coach Jeff erase a 1-0 Irish advantage. hopefully that will be enough to Jackson said. “Friday, even Johnson made 35 saves catapult the Irish in the NCAA though we won the game, I Friday and 21 Saturday. tournament. thought we relied on [fresh- “I thought Mike played “We’ll still hopefully get another man goaltender] Mike exceptional on Friday night,” couple of games in the Big East,” IAN GAVLICK/The Observer Johnson in goal way too Jackson said. “I think he Irish freshman Dillon Powers acrobatically kicks the ball away much. We gave them a lot of see BULLS/page 22 from a South Florida defender during Notre Dame’s victory Sunday. opportunities off of transition see ALASKA/page 20