UA Adjusts for First Game Day Changes Eagerly Welcomed a Big Additional Provider for Service Those Lots.” Ferg, Quad Showed Game Screen Television on the Quad

Opinions: What’s ‘3:10 to Yuma’ offers McClain impresses 4 the big deal? 5 nothing new to Western genre 8 Saban in first game

Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 114, Issue 18 UA adjusts for first game day changes eagerly welcomed a big additional provider for service those lots.” Ferg, Quad showed game screen television on the Quad. back up,” Johnson said. “If that While visitors found park- as alternate locations Although there were some happens again, we will have a ing throughout town, some technical difficulties, the area contingency system to switch students’ concerns were just BY CHRISTY CONNER AND PAUL was crowded with people to immediately.” getting into the game on time. THOMPSON watching the games, said Gina Other noticeable changes To avoid long lines in front The Crimson White Johnson, associate vice presi- were the additional parking of the gates, the University dent of auxiliary services. spaces. Johnson said five new hired extra staff to help check Thousands of crimson and “It was shoulder to shoul- parking areas were created to ACTion cards and students white fans of all ages swarmed der with people watching accommodate the large influx into the game, UA spokeswom- the campus Saturday with one the games during the day,” of visitors. Three hours prior to an Deborah Lane said. This thing in mind: to watch a new Johnson said. “What a great kickoff, CrimsonRide started was an adjustment that many turn of the Tide. atmosphere.” special gameday routes direct students said they noticed on With the start of the new To prevent the technical to the Quad that transported game day. football season, the University difficulties from happening visitors back and forth, she Miles Watkins, a junior prepared to manage the 92,000 again, the University is already said. majoring in civil engineer- fans by adding more stadium devising a backup plan, she “We added more parking, said he left about an hour employees, parking spaces said. ing areas on the East side before kickoff and was sur- and routes to see the Crimson “It was a DIRECTV prob- of campus,” Johnson said. prised by how fast he got into CW/ April Williams Tide team. lem, not an equipment prob- “The biggest hit was using Students stood the entire game to cheer on the Crimson Tide as they Students and tailgaters lem, so we are working with an the CrimsonRide to service See GAMEDAY, Page 2 played Western Carolina in the season opener in front of a packed crowd.

FOOTBALL ■ ALABAMA 52, WESTERN CAROLINA 6 Smashing start Strive for Five Tide routs Catamounts Grant, who was named the SEC Freshman of the Week, net- kicks off today in Saban’s first game ted 134 yards and three touchdowns in just one half. He aver- University, community change their lifestyles with BY RYAN WRIGHT aged 7.4 yards a carry. group support and a fun pro- Assistant Sports Editor “I don’t want to say I told you employees work to gram,” she said. ■ [email protected] so, but I told you if he hits that A study released last month seam, he’s gone,” receiver DJ improve health, fitness by the Trust for America’s Under a dimming September Hall said. Health ranked the state third sky, the stadium lights shining Despite the setback of BY LAUREN CABRAL in adult obesity and fifth for steadily during one long-await- last year’s medical redshirt, Staff Reporter physical inactivity. The study ed Saturday, a crowd 92,000 Grant solidified his spot as the found 29.4 percent of adults strong formally welcomed its frontrunner on a squad with Alabama may be the third are obese and 29.5 percent new hero. several scholarship backs. fattest state in America, but don’t exercise. The Nick Saban era has offi- “Those kinds of plays are the some UA employees said The registration numbers cially begun. plays he’s capable of making,” they hope they won’t be con- for the University’s program, Like his legacy at Lousiana Saban said. “He’s a great space tributing to those rankings. however, show UA employ- State University, it started with player. When he gets into the Today marks the begin- ees are more than up to the the systematic dismantling of secondary, he’s very dangerous ning of the “Strive for Five” challenge of keeping fit and a frail, less-talented Western in terms of making people miss. program, a health improve- healthy. Kelly said more than Carolina team. “The great guys can make ment program created by the 500 UA participants, who With a dominating rushing those kinds of plays, big plays, Office of Health Promotion make up about 150 teams, attack, the Crimson Tide tamed and Terry did that a couple times and Wellness designed to had registered as of Tuesday, the Catamounts 52-6. The last tonight.” encourage University staff and more are expected to time Alabama won its season Jimmy Johns, Glen Coffee and and faculty members to join the program. opener by such a margin Paul Roy Upchurch each rushed for adopt healthy lifestyles. Twelve hundred commu- Bryant was still roaming the a single touchdown. Upchurch Teams of three to five nity employees are estimated sidelines. pulled off 9.2 yards per carry, employees will be encour- to register as well. Alabama racked up a while Coffee rushed for 8.4 yards aged to participate in two of The program is not a com- CW/ T.G. Paschal record-setting 35 first downs on per touch. five categories: move for five petition but a health improve- 575 yards of total offense. Saban credited a stout offen- Alabama linebackers Rolando McClain and Darren Mustin crush Western days per week for at least 30 ment challenge, and Kelly Terry Grant, who ignited sive line for the explosive pro- Carolina ball carrier Willie Harper. On impact, Harper’s chin strap broke, and minutes, drink five cups of emphasized the goal is not the crowd with a 47-yard duction. In its weekly honors, his helmet flew off. The play made SportCenter’s Top 10 Plays of the Day. water per day, lose 5 percent quick weight loss but instead touchdown run on the first the SEC listed center Antoine of the team’s body weight or to make healthy choices to play from scrimmage, intro- Caldwell under its “other John Parker Wilson posted formations. Wilson completed maintain their weight, eat improve and maintain health duced himself as Alabama’s new out standing performances” solid numbers during the debut 17-of-24 passes for 189 yards five fruits and vegetables per in the long run. premier back. section. of an offense that ran several before being pulled in the third day and think five positive Participants will check in quarter. health messages per week. weekly for the duration of the Backup quarterback Greg Employees from DCH program, which ends Nov. 7. McElroy played a near-perfect Regional Medical Center, the While all team members game. He went 8-of-9 for 73 City of Tuscaloosa, Nucor are expected to participate in yards and a touchdown. Steel, Inc. and the American two categories of “Strive For With the suspension of Keith Heart Association will also Five,” they are encouraged Brown, Saban repeatedly said it participate in the new pro- to do as many as possible. was an opportunity for some- gram. Kelly said the program was one else to step up, and wide Rebecca Kelly, director first tested on employees in out Earl Alexander listened. of the Office of Health and the Office of Undergraduate The freshman snagged four Wellness Promotions, said Admissions. The 24 partici- receptions, as many as Hall, for she came up with the pro- pants lost a total of 61 pounds 40 yards. gram because she saw a need in 60 days but said striving Improving on what some to promote healthy habits for all five changes was too refer to as the “dead zone” for and increase activity on cam- much. Alabama, the Tide converted pus. “We learned very quickly five of its six trips to the red zone “We hope to provide a into points. vehicle to help individuals See HEALTHY, Page 2 The versatility of the offense showed as four players scored rushing touchdowns for the ‘Strive for Five’ team steps Tide, and 12 receivers hauled in passes. ■ Move for five days per week for at least The Tide defense nearly forced as many fumbles as 30 minutes. it allowed points, with five. ■ Drink five cups of water per day. Western Carolina did bust the ■ Lose 5 percent of the team’s body Alabama coverage once for a 67-yard touchdown, but it was weight or maintain their weight. negated by a holding penalty. ■ Eat five fruits and vegetables per day. CW/ Mark Lent Eighteen players saw their ■ Think five positive health messages per Redshirt freshman Terry Grant runs the ball against Western Carolina. Grant was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for his performance, which included 134 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. See FOOTBALL, Page 3 week.

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BY ABBY WALLER ed, and efforts such as install- University is always trying to University’s total consump- INTobrief submit a brief, e-mail [email protected] Contributing Writer ing compact fluorescent lights, improve upon its attempts to tion for August is down 7.4 reducing use of elevators, make the campus more effi- percent compared to August With alarmingly high turning lights off and closing cient. 2006. Even so, the University’s ANNOUNCEMENTS summer temperatures, the windows and doors are being “Building systems are con- monthly power bill has gone University took measures to considered. stantly being fine-tuned to up by 10.1 percent due to prevent campus energy con- Dylan Whisenhunt, a operate more efficiently,” rate increases from Alabama The CW, 90.7 looking for news director sumption from skyrocketing. senior majoring in chemi- Martin said. “This includes Power. The Crimson White and The Capstone 90.7 FM are look- University energy engi- cal and biological engineer- temperature settings, equip- Alabama Power expects the ing for a new radio news director. This person serves as a neer Robert Martin said the ing, spent his summer work- ment schedules, sequences University’s total rate increase liaison between the two media, putting together record- Capstone has made attempts ing on energy-saving ini- of operation and occupant to average 13.4 percent over ings that sum up the day’s news as well as coming up with to curb energy use. tiatives at the University of impact.” the course of a year, Lane said. radio news projects covering issues that affect campus. An e-mail was sent to all staff Hawaii. Though Despite the heat, all build- The position is paid and requires someone who is dedi- on June 13 giving basic tips on compact fluorescent lights are ings are scheduled to have cated and creative. E-mail CW Editor Mike Faulk at faulk@ how to cut back on energy more expensive than incan- their air-conditioning systems cw.ua.edu or 90.7 FM station manager Tim Neunzig at tim. consumption, and Martin said descent lights, Whisenhunt turned off when the buildings [email protected] for more information on this posi- a similar e-mail was sent to said the compact fluorescents are unoccupied. tion. UA faculty and staff members save enough energy to pay Ross Gwaltney, a sopho- last week. for their extra cost in a few more majoring in finance, said On June 15, an e-mail months. He also said closing the air conditioning should be informed staff members that windows and doors are impor- left on even when no one is in Alpha Delta Sigma to hold meeting thermostats in buildings tant ways to save energy dur- the building. Alpha Delta Sigma will hold an informational meeting would be raised to 74 degrees ing the summer and winter “In the morning, it’s way Thursday in 300 Ferguson Center. For more informa- for cooling, Martin said. In months. too hot,” Gwaltney said. “In tion, check out alphadeltasigma.org. Alpha Delta Sigma buildings that lowered the “The University is follow- my English class in ten Hoor Sorority, Inc. was founded at the University of Alabama in temperatures, electrical saving a national trend on col- [Hall], it was 85 degrees at 9:30 2003. ings were 5.99 percent and lege campuses to reduce ener- [a.m.], and it was extremely natural gas savings were 17.6 gy consumption, and they miserable and uncomfort- percent. seem to be doing a good job,” able.” Martin said the University’s Whisenhunt said. UA spokeswoman Deborah IHP to hold convocation for all members energy policy is being updat- Martin agreed and said the Lane said in an e-mail that the The International Honors Program will hold its annual meeting for all IHP members on Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom. pay-per-view for about $40. “Football at the Ferg,” where majoring in psychology, All IHP members should attend. There will be introduc- Hundreds of students and a projection-screen TV and watched the game in the Ferg tions, information, door prizes and refreshments. Call GAMEDAY visitors used alternate loca- surround sound brought the because she did not have a 348-5554 for more information. Continued from Page 1 tions around campus to watch game to life. The game was ticket. the stadium. the game outside of Bryant- also played in the Ferguson “The Ferg’s presentation “It took us about five min- Denny. Theater on the big screen and is a good option for students Tuscaloosa Pandemic Influenza utes to get through the lines,” Hundreds of tents covered with plenty of seats. without tickets,” Olsen said. Watkins said. “It was surpris- the Quad, where thousands Jackie Olsen, a freshman “Besides, it’s air conditioned.” Planning Committee to hold meeting ingly quick. We even got pretty gathered around TVs to watch good seats in the student sec- the game. Others gathered to The First Responder/Government Sector of the tion.” watch it on the 9-by-12-foot Tuscaloosa Pandemic Influenza Planning Committee Another change some stu- screen the University set up. meeting is scheduled for Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. dents said they liked was that Among the hundreds The meeting will be held in the Easter Seals of West it was a night game. Melissa attempting to watch the game Alabama — McFarland Suite located at 1110 Sixth Ave. Grantham, a senior majoring from the Quad was Jessica East. in English, said she probably Oglivie, a freshman majoring The Tuscaloosa PI meetings are open to all com- would not have gone to the in finance. munity members who are interested in attending. You game if it had been in the “I like the idea that students may attend any/all meetings or just those that relate to morning. can be involved in the game your specific sector. The five sectors are as follows: first “By the time the game had without actually being in the responder/government, education/communication, started, the sun had already stadium” Oglivie said. business, healthcare and faith based/community. fallen behind where we were More students chose to If you have questions or would like additional informa- sitting so we could actu- watch the game from other tion about the Tuscaloosa County Pandemic Influenza ally enjoy the game without locations on campus, as well. Planning Committee meetings, please contact Joanne being miserable in the heat,” Many residence halls had des- Miles at [email protected]. Grantham said. ignated rooms or common She said she was also areas where students watched impressed by the fast-moving the game. QUOTE OF THE DAY lines before the game. Other students gathered “It seemed like it was more in the Ferguson Center for crowded trying to get to the “I’ll still go there, their coffee is game than it was to get into the game,” she said. amazing. I just won’t feel like a bad ass One change she said she NOBODY DOES STUFF LIKE when I go into Bad Ass Coffee anymore.” did not find helpful was the restriction of parking on — Stephanie Lindsay, a sophomore majoring Friday. Grantham said it made in psychology, about Bad Ass Coffee Company’s it difficult for her to get home COLLEGE from her classes on Friday. switch to becoming Wickles Wicked Bean Café. “It seemed like right when See “Bad Ass changes name to Wickles Wicked people were allowed to start STUDENTS. setting up and parking on Bean Café,” Friday, was the time I was get- Page 3. ting out of class and trying to AND RADIOSHACK CAN HELP YOU DO IT. go home,” Grantham said. “It was just everyone all at once. 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said the University is trying to the changes went under publi- Some game day visitors compensate for the lost spaces cized. I wouldn’t mind at all to say new rules hinder by opening other lots both on pay for a parking pass, it’s just and off campus and that the I didn’t know how. They close football experience 80 RV owners were given first the times down at 10 [a.m.] on choice this summer for other game days for the buses. I got BY JAMES JAILLET lots. here at 10:15, so I was kind of Assistant Campus Affairs Editor “Our RV group is one of in a jam. It just makes things ■ [email protected] the most loyal of our fans,” more hectic and it takes more she said. “We appreciate their trips back and forth to get your He’s been visiting the following and try our best to stuff to the tent.” Capstone on game days in his accommodate them. But it is Another tailgater, Shane RV since 1977. a balancing act. Each RV takes Kilgore, said some of the new Before that, he made his way approximately seven vehicle rules have changed the tailgat- to campus in his car — tailgat- spaces when you factor in the ing experience. ing and visiting with friends, drive lanes that are required “One of the great things family and opponents. by the fire department to have about tailgating was there was He remembers the big an RV lot.” so much free parking,” he said. games and the small ones. He Joe Phillips, another long- “I can’t figure out what they’ve remembers the Fridays and time RV owner who moved done with this bus system. We Saturdays he spent on cam- from the lot behind Publix to had to leave things behind pus, savoring the fall football a downtown lot, said he thinks just because we didn’t have atmosphere that made his the city and the University are enough time to get it out here trips to Tuscaloosa so special. trying to push RVs as far off or because we couldn’t carry it He remembers “the good campus as possible. here with us or on the bus.” ole days.” “[UA President] Robert Witt Kilgore said tailgating is an For Homer Farris, 72, this doesn’t care if he ever sees exciting time before the game year was different. He did not another RV on campus. Now and being around the other get to be on or near campus. he’s got hooked up with his fans is one of his favorite parts He did not get to visit with mayor and that’s just made it about tailgating. However, he passers-by or walk to the Strip worse,” he said. said changes and more expen- to shop for UA merchandise. CW/ April Williams RV owners are not the only sive fees sometimes dampen For the first game weekend, Crimson Tide football fans gather on the Quad to tailgate before last Saturday's game against Western Carolina. ones who have been affect- the feeling. he was downtown, down a hill ed by game day changes. “I mean you used to park from the University. Tailgaters are facing new rules your car, get the grill out and Because 80 RV spaces were “I don’t feel like it’s game- campus, see all the people. were doing, just make con- this year as well. start tailgating right there,” he removed from the lot behind day when I’m down here,” said We’d talk to the visiting team, versation. There ain’t no way Jeff Fields, a tailgater from said. “This year we couldn’t Publix to build the University of Farris, of Birmingham. “That’s enjoy their company on cam- you’re going to see the visitors Birmingham, said the new have our big coolers or any- Alabama Police Department’s a special feeling I always got pus, you know. Person after down here. You’ll just see the parking rules make it harder thing like that. It’s just made new station, RVers have been on the old lot, but it’s hard to person would walk by our RV same ole crowd every week.” to set up before the game. things tough. It changes the forced to find spaces else- feel it down here. — friends, whoever — just to Gina Johnson, associate vice “The lack of parking was the dynamics of how tailgating where. “We would walk around on visit with you, see how you president for auxiliary services, biggest issue,” he said. “A lot of occurs.

progress. Alabama’s dominat- FOOTBALL ing performance came against The Universityʼs source Continued from Page 1 a Football Championship for entertainment news Bad Ass changes name to Subdivision (formerly NCAA first collegiate action Saturday, division 1-AA) team that won

and Alabama had seven first- just two games last season. The Scene time starters. Third string quar- But Saban won’t write off the terback Nick Fanuzzi played success of this game. He said The Scene is now a biweekly Wickles Wicked Bean Café limited time, erasing the pos- he sees it as a necessary start to sibility of a redshirt season. forging a team identity. magazine. Pick up your copy Leigh Tiffin, whose last game “It’s not really who you’re from a CW newsstand. BY JOHNATHAN SPEER operation that began 70 years Derieux said. action came against Arkansas playing; it’s how you play,” Contributing Writer ago. Its products are sold Some students said the last season, remained shaky. Saban said. “We’re going to nationally in specialty and new partnership for the for- He missed two of his three field create an identity as a team, gourmet food stores across mer Bad Ass coffee shop will Bad Ass Coffee Company goal attempts. by how we perform. Physical, Next issue: the United States. not affect their patronage patrons found a new coffee Next week’s SEC opener aggressive, tough ... we want “The restaurant will be get- because they love the coffee. against Vanderbilt should pro- to be relentless in the way we shop in its place on Saturday. Sept. 18 ting more heavy on food,” “As long as they keep the vide a better gauge for the Tide’s compete.” The store officially became Derieux said. “Wickles has same coffee I’m down,” said Wickles Wicked Bean Café unbelievable products, but Andrew Wojszynski, a junior after the franchise decided our focus will still be on majoring in philosophy. to break from its parent com- maintaining our high-grade Stephanie Lindsay, a soph- pany and become indepen- coffee. We are perfecting, omore majoring in psychol- dent. not expanding our current ogy, said she will keep going Bad Ass Coffee originated menu.” to the coffee shop, but she in Kona, Hawaii, in 1989 and Some of the changes cus- wishes the name would stay was purchased by Michael tomers will see include the same. Bilazich of Salt Lake City, Wickles sweet and hot relish; “I’ll still go there, their Utah in 1995. The company which is used in their chicken coffee is amazing,” Lindsay has been franchising since salad; sweet and hot pickle said. “I just won’t feel bad ass 1998. chips; hot pepper relish, a when I go to Bad Ass Coffee “The changeover was not rare item not sold in many anymore.” a controversy, just a result of stores; and gourmet banana differences of disagreements peppers and strips. on the store’s direction,” All coffee products will be owner Robert Derieux said. the same, Derieux said. The new store will part- “This business is still from ner with the “Every Day with Tuscaloosa, and we love the Rachael Ray” awarding- hometown feel we get here, winning company Wickles but with this change we have Gourmet Relish and Pickle more independence and Co. we can tailor to local tastes Wickles is a family-based instead of franchise tastes,”

CW/ Alex Gilbert Tasha Mullins, a junior majoring in criminal justice, makes a cup of coffee for a customer at Bad Ass Coffee Company. Bad Ass has recently disenfranchised and changed its name to the Wickles Wicked Bean Café. What’s your view? Send letters or guest columns to [email protected]. Students should include name, Callie Corley ■ Editor year, major and daytime phone number. More [email protected] Opinions information is available at the bottom of the page. Wednesday, September 5, 2007 4 Our View Why is this a big deal again? Prep kids I was pulling into my drive- Padawan research for a project I want to new level. way at home in Birmingham work on, then I’ll take the trip One student has a huge when Saturday’s kickoff made Child and skip the Alabama football tattoo of Paul “Bear” Bryant UA history as Nick Saban’s game. on his back along with other first game. I may have skipped the Alabama tattoos. I was driving through the game, but my boyfriend didn’t. And one couple loves on alcohol rain on Interstate 65, just He drove to Tuscaloosa for the Alabama so much that they south of Greenville, when the game, and up until kickoff, he named their son Saban students started to filter into said he wished he was explor- before Coach Saban had even the stadium. ing Coden with me instead of coached a game. And they In the story “Drinking age debate continues,” which already have another child ran in the Aug. 31 edition of The Crimson White, a And before the game, I was Amanda Peterson watching the gameday mad- touring Coden, a tiny town ness in Tuscaloosa. named Tyde. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study stat- But what I want to know is ed 52.1 percent of binge drinkers are between the ages with a population smaller [email protected] After kickoff was anoth- than most state universities, er story. When he gave me what will happen to that kid of 18 and 20. That’s a freshman, sophomore and junior when Saban eventually leaves class in college. when my friends were tailgat- the first game day weekend, a play-by-play recap of the ing, painting up and dressing several considered it near- game, I knew he was glad he Alabama. “Choose Responsibility” is a non-profit group started At one point in Alabama as the Tidelander. heresy that I wanted to get had not missed the game. by John McCardell in favor of lowering the drinking age sports history, there will be a The only parts of Alabama’s out of town instead of being He loves the game, the to 18. McCardell argues that 18 is the legal age of adult- new coach who comes in as the first game under the Saban in the stands. atmosphere and everything hood, so it makes to sense that the alcohol laws don’t hero of the football program. Era I saw were the highlights “It’s Saban’s first game,” one about Alabama football to an reflect that age as well. Right now, every aspect person told me. “There will We at The Crimson White agree. on ESPN and the evening extent that I cannot under- about Alabama football The age-old debate of being able to fight for your news. never be another first game.” stand. seems to be revolving around country but not buy a beer plays a big part in this And it really didn’t bother Why does it matter that it Why does this matter, I kept the new coach. But eventu- discussion. In most instances — military service, vot- me. was his first? I saw Shula’s asking my friends last week. ally, I think Saban’s newness ing, signing contracts, buying cigarettes (except in Yes, it was Saban’s first last home game, so does I love the game just as much will wear off and Alabama will Alabama) — 18 is the age at which one becomes legal game, but there will be bet- that count for anything in as the other Alabama fan, but have played a much better to participate. ter games against teams the record books of Alabama I left my fanatic attitude in the team than Western Carolina. At 18, you’re an adult. Except you can’t buy alcohol. other than Western Carolina coaches? stadium last November. While I’ll get back into being a fan Underage persons do drink. Living in Tuscaloosa, that I would rather see. Take I love being an Alabama fan. some of my friends have been again, but I’m still going to that’s apparent. McCardell argues with the legal age Arkansas, LSU or Tennessee I painted up for almost every so excited about the new sea- keep asking why I should be a at 21, those 18- to 20-year-olds who are drinking are for example. Those are the game last season, I went to son that they cannot sit still, I huge fan. forced to go underground, out of the public eye. This, games that I will stay in town every home game and I came have been trying to figure out he says, makes drinking more likely to be harmful or for. pretty close to screaming why I should care so much. Amanda Peterson is campus detrimental. But when I announced to myself hoarse a few times. I consider myself a fan, affairs editor of The Crimson What really happens on your 21st birthday? Does the my friends that I was heading But if there is a choice but some fans have taken White. Her column runs on alcohol fairy come while you sleep to impart the knowl- to a town south of Mobile on between taking a quick trip to the word “fanatic” to a whole Wednesdays. edge of proper drinking habits? Though everyone is different, we’re pretty sure no one has seen a fairy. Then the question remains, why 21? Why not 18? If you want students to make good decisions about drinking, don’t expect them to all of the sudden know how to do it. In Alabama, we’ve got some of the strictest alcohol laws in the nation. It is illegal to both possess and consume alcohol under the age of 21 in the state of Alabama. Students are not learning enough about alcohol in an academic setting. While programs like AlcoholEDU do force students to look at the more realistic side of alcohol consumption, requiring them to do it their freshman year of college is too late. Teenagers need to be taught about alcohol from an earlier age than 18. The knowledge needs to be inte- grated into their lives instead of dropped there. It’s about making good decisions related to alcohol, isn’t it? Give students the information early on so at the first interactions with alcohol they know what to do.

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most memorable Iron Bowl Letters to the Editor ever. Use Iron Bowl tickets as tribute Mike Sawyer Birmingham This letter first ran in the Montgomery Advertiser on Birth control prices should Sept. 2. not be front-page news Economy requires more education I was inspired to write this I recently picked up a after reading the Internet copy of the Aug. 29 edition post of a grieving Alabama of The Crimson White and BY ELAINE CHAO because workers have found individual workers. education, training and dad who lost his only son in was dismayed to find that MCT Campus better opportunities. From 2001 to 2006, high- retraining are the keys to this Iraq war. the University, which prides “You may say that I’m a itself on being a premier uni- Change is the norm in our paying occupations grew future earnings. Graduating dreamer,” wrote John Lennon versity, had nothing more For more than a century, society and is a primary route almost three times as much from high school really does in his song “Imagine.” newsworthy to report than Labor Day has been a federal to advancement. as lower-paying occupations. pay off and going onto col- I do have a dream. Can you an increase in birth control holiday. And American work- America’s economy is There is a “skills gap“ in our lege pays off even more. imagine joyfully giving away prices — run as The CW’s ers have never been more increasingly a knowledge- economy that has kept lower- To empower more work- your ticket to the Iron Bowl headline story. deserving of formal recogni- based economy. Two-thirds skilled workers from seeing ers with higher work skills game this Nov. 24? Sorry — I am truly proud tion. Our nation’s standard of of all the new jobs being cre- their wages rise as quickly and education, the Bush “In your dreams,” you say. of my University — but I find living, freedom and accom- ated require some kind of as workers in higher-skilled administration has invested My dream is for you to give headlines about birth control plishments are the envy of post-secondary education. occupations. in workforce training that is your ticket to someone who to be reprehensible, unnec- the world. That’s a tribute During the next decade, With the new school year more relevant and responsive paid the ultimate price. Give essary and in extremely poor to the strength, productivity America will need 3 million starting, students need to be to the changing times. That it to an immediate family taste. and resiliency of America’s health care professionals and aware that high school drop- investment includes training member of one who didn’t Additionally, the end of the workforce. 1.7 million schoolteachers. outs make about $522 per individual workers for jobs return alive to Alabama first paragraph implied that By continuing to help our We will need more than week for full-time work, and in the new, knowledge-based from these current Iraq and birth control pills are all that workers access the train- 900,000 engineers, including their unemployment rate is economy. Afghanistan wars. Between is necessary “... to have safe ing and tools they need, this aerospace, biomedical, civil, about 7.1 percent. Other investments serve as now and a designated date sex.” Please, at least get the new century promises to be computer software and envi- Meanwhile, workers with the catalyst for entire regions facts straight. Pills prevent before game time, you could America’s greatest yet. ronmental engineers. a high school diploma aver- to align their resources so they pregnancy, but do nothing sacrifice your treasured tick- The U.S. labor force is 153 We will also need workers age $704 weekly, and this seg- can compete worldwide. et. to protect an individual from million people strong. Three in other high-growth indus- ment of the workforce has America’s success — past, These surviving sons, sexually transmitted diseases traits of the American work- tries including nanotechnol- a 4.4 percent unemployment present and future — rests daughters, husbands, wives, and, therefore, do not allow brothers, sisters and parents one to have safe sex. force position our nation ogy, geospatial technology rate. Workers with associate on the strong foundation that could be seated in your seats, I hope, as the year pro- for tremendous gains in the and the life sciences, to name degrees average about $846 America‘s workers have built. scattered throughout the sta- gresses, that more true news increasingly competitive 21st a few. per week, and this group’s Our challenge is to ensure dium for all to be near. I don’t will occur at the University century worldwide economy: Higher-skilled jobs that unemployment rate is 3.5 that workers continue to have have one of those sacred and that the CW staff will high productivity, flexibility require more education are percent. access to the education and tickets, but would donate my show a little more class in and mobility. clearly the future for the But workers with a bach- skills necessary to remain time to help. deciding what news merits a The mobility and flexibil- United States in the world- elor’s degree or higher aver- competitive in the 21st cen- Auburn University and the front page headline. ity of America’s workforce wide economy. And acquir- age $1,393 per week and have tury worldwide economy. University of Alabama could are truly remarkable. Every ing the skills and training to an unemployment rate of 2.1 compassionately work out Fidele H. Fuller year, about one-third of U.S. access these jobs is absolute- percent. Elaine Chao is the United the details on making this the ‘66 & ‘78 jobs change hands, largely ly critical to the success of More than ever before, States Secretary of Labor.

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Shaud Williams and Shaun that, but the offensive line rushing attack BamaOnLine.com report- After Saturday, it’s safe Alexander. got great push, Terry got to ed Tuesday afternoon. It may not have been to say that those questions Though Grant has played the second level, and there’s Jackson, a native of Lake uncommon for an Alabama won’t be asked again. Grant only one game, head coach not many people that can ■ Terry Grant racked made quite an introduction Nick Saban said he saw those Worth, Fla., is rated with fan to turn around to anoth- catch him when he gets back up 134 yards on 18 as he took the first play from same traits as well. four stars by the Rivals. er fan and ask, “Who’s that scrimmage 47 yards for a “The offensive line is going there.” first-half carries. com recruiting network. Grant kid?” on Saturday. There’s no denying the touchdown in his first col- to block the play for four ■ Glen Coffee had He was chosen to par- After all, the redshirt fresh- legiate start. or five yards, but the great fact that Grant posted big ticipate in the Elite 11 man running back from In the process, he proved to backs — and Terry’s only numbers against an inferior nine carries for 76 camp during the summer, Lumberton, Miss., carried onlookers that Alabama now played one game — but the defense, but Grant will be yards. a camp that showcases the the ball only three times last has a big-play back, which is great backs can make those battle tested duing the next ■ Roy Upchurch had top 11 quarterbacks in the type of plays,” Saban said of few weeks as the Tide forges country. Grant’s first run. “Terry did ahead into conference play. six carries for 55 Jackson is rated as the that a couple times tonight.” However, it was no sur- yards. second-best dual-threat Grant was far from prise to Grant’s fellow team- ■ Jimmy Johns picked quarterback in the country through after his first elec- mates or his coach that he by Rivals.com, as well as trifying carry of the night as up 31 yards on eight the speedster racked up 134 put on that kind of show. the No. 20 player in the “Terry Grant has been a carries. state of Florida. He is also yards on 18 carries with three good player for us almost a member of the Rivals250, touchdowns. every scrimmage,” Saban which honors the top 250 Grant powered his way in players in the country. from a yard out on the sec- said. “Every opportunity that He chose Alabama over ond score, and showed some he’s had, he’s had good pro- Crimson offers from West Virginia, nifty moves on the third scor- duction, and today was no ing run. Grant did not play in Auburn and Georgia different. Those kind of plays the second half. Place among others. are the kind he’s capable of “I never doubt myself on making.” Jackson is also rated as the football field,” Grant said. the top quarterback pros- “If you do, you’re not going Townhome pect in the Southeast by to be a winner… I know a the Scout.com recruiting bunch of people doubted FullyFurnished network. me, so now, they get to see.” Jackson became the To hear quarterback John Electric & Water Tide’s 18th verbal commit- Parker Wilson speak about ment of the recruiting sea- Grant, it sounds like he’s the All Amenities son. total package. All verbal commitments The aspect of Grant’s game Great Value $700 are non-binding until the that caught many people’s recruit signs a national let- eyes was his speed, but montly Hassle- ter of intent. The first day Wilson also saw another for official signings is Feb. facet of Grant’s abilities. free Moving 6, 2008. “He’s good. 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The yard- up play in Canada FROM STAFF REPORTS their opportunities, none big- night. with 132 career catches. ger than the chance the Dukes age mark was the 10th best Lowe made his Alabama Hall is 21 catches away from Mission accomplished. Alabama women’s soccer had with less than 30 seconds mark in the nation after the debut and posted a 23-yard Freddie Milons’ record of 152 Mark Gottfried wanted team improved to 2-0 on the remaining. opening weekend and was punt return on his first play catches. his young University of 2007 season with a 1-0 win at The Tide played the ball tops in the conference. of the game. Arenas had two Alabama basketball team Duquesne (1-1) Sunday after- back to Justine Bernier in the The 52 points was also punt returns for 13 yards in to get the most out of its noon. net, who came outside the tops in the conference and the game. Labor Day weekend trip to Gilberry sets career TFL The Crimson Tide opened box to claim the loose ball, 10th nationally. Ottawa, Canada, and the the scoring in the 29th minute, but was met by Duquesne for- record at Alabama Crimson Tide’s head coach junior Kailey Corken served a ward Shannon Rengers. The Arenas, Lowe offense with said Alabama did just that. ball slipped past Bernier and Hall inches closer to corner kick inside the six yard excellent return game Senior defensive end Alabama played its final box where junior defender it became a footrace, which Wallace Gilberry set the exhibition game on Monday Alabama records Danielle Bernier headed in her Bernier was able to win and Alabama record for most afternoon at the University knock the ball out of bounds Return specialists Javier first goal as a member of the Senior wide receiver DJ tackles for loss Saturday of Ottawa, its second of two with a slidetackle. Arenas and Jonathan Lowe Crimson Tide. Hall continues to move closer night with a tackle for loss in games it played against the The second half was a defen- As the clock expired gave the Tide superb field to breaking several Alabama the first quarter. GeeGees on the trip. Led sive battle between the two Duquesne executed a corner position with several great receiving marks. Gilberry’s mark broke the by 26 points in just 21 min- teams. The Tide played most kick that the Tide played out returns. previous mark of 34 held by utes of play from Richard of the second half in control of to seal the second win of the Arenas started the game Hall posted four receptions Kindal Moorehead. Hendrix, Alabama won 88- the game, but Duquesne had season. with a 30-yard return across for 52 yards in the opener, 64. The Tide controlled the tip-off and Hendrix scored a layup on the first possession 22 seconds into the game and the Tide never looked back. Alabama led 39-25 at halftime. Alabama played two games on Saturday, one on Sunday and one on Monday before return- ing to Tuscaloosa Monday night. It opened the trip by playing McGill University in Carleton University’s gym. Led by 30 points from freshman guard Senario Hillman and using a starting lineup of three sopho- mores (Mikhail Torrance, Justin Tubbs and Demetrius Jemison) and two freshmen (Hillman and Justin Knox), Alabama beat the Redmen 97-88. On Saturday night Alabama played its first of two games against the University of Ottawa on the Ottawa campus, and Alabama won that game104- 80. The Tide used a mostly- veteran starting lineup for that game with Hendrix, Alonzo Gee and Mykal Riley joining sophomore Yamene Coleman and freshman Rico Pickett in the starting five. Because the team was playing two games within a matter of hours, Riley, Hendrix and Gee had not dressed out or played in the McGill game earlier in the day. Three Tide players combined for 71 of Alabama’s points that night with Hendrix scoring 27 points, Riley scoring 24 and Hillman scoring 20 to give the freshman a 50-point day. On Sunday night Alabama played at Carleton University, a team that has won Canada’s version of the NCAA’s national championship five years in a row, including this past season. Canada’s defending collegiate national champions packed the house, filling the Raven’s Nest with an estimated 3,500 fans in a gym that normally seats about 2,300. Carleton, a team with two Canadian national players in its lineup, won the game 83-72. The first official day of practice for the Tide which will be Oct. 14. Grant, Caldwell earn SEC weekly honors

Following its season- opening victory over Western Carolina on Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium, two University of Alabama football players earned rec- ognition by the Southeastern Conference as a part of the league’s weekly awards list. Redshirt freshman Terry Grant earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors after his notable performance in the Tide’s 52-6 win over Western Carolina. Grant, who missed much of the 2006 season with a shoulder injury, rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns in his first game as a starting running back. Junior center Antoine Caldwell also earned rec- ognition by the SEC, being mentioned in the “Other Outstanding Performances” section. Caldwell, a 2007 Rimington Award Watch List member, helped the Tide rack up 575 yards of offense and a school-record 35 first downs in the 46-point win over the Catamounts. est total in two seasons. 8 SPORTS ■ Wednesday, September 5, 2007 THE CRIMSON WHITE INbrief ■ FOOTBALL: POSTGAME NOTEBOOK from staff reports ... Tide’s Schreiber gets McClain makes impression on Saban release to transfer BY DAN SELLERS Sophomore linebacker Sports Editor Zach Schreiber was grant- ■ [email protected] ed his release to transfer from the Alabama football Rolando McClain became team Tuesday, according to the eighth true freshman to Alabama media relations. start his first game in Alabama “Zach is a fine young football history, and it was man who worked extreme- far from a quiet debut. Just ly hard,” said head coach ask Western Carolina running Nick Saban. “He wanted back Willie Harper. to go to school closer to McClain and Darren Mustin home, so we granted him met Harper at the line of scrim- his release.” mage and delivered a smash- Schreiber played in the ing blow that broke Harper’s season-opener Saturday chin strap, sent his helmet fly- but did not record a tackle. ing and left the sellout crowd shouting with excitement. Six Tide golfers play in McClain recorded seven tackles in his Crimson Tide Mobile on Labor Day debut, including one tackle for a loss. He also broke up a Six Alabama golfers spent pass. the Labor Day weekend in Not only was McClain Mobile, competing as indi- thrust into a starting role on viduals at the Country Club defense, but he also had to be of Mobile’s 74th Labor Day the signal caller for the unit Invitational. that faced a no-huddle, spread Matt Hughes, who com- offense. Alabama head coach peted in the U.S. Amateur Nick Saban came away with two weeks ago, had the best glowing remarks about the finish among the Crimson freshman’s performance. Tide’s golfers competing. “I think the kid’s got a good Hughes shot 71-70- attitude,” Saban said. “He CW/ T.G. Paschal 71/212 to finish tied-8th. showed a lot of maturity to go Thomas Hugghins shot out there and be the signal- Alabama junior defensive back Simeon Castille drags a Western Carolina receiver down after ripping his helmet off. Castille finished the game with five 73-75-73/221 to finish caller. First game in college, tackles, including one and a half behind the line of scrimmage. Alabama’s defense only surrendered six points to the Catamounts. tied-32nd. Spencer Cole, new system, and as you all a freshman, shot 75-72- think, not the easiest system prepare and they don’t prepare He showed a lot of leadership for Alabama in the season 76/223 to finish tied-37th. to learn, but here’s a kid from for the game. I have a lot of by making the calls and got it opener, including eight true Rackin’ up the yards

Another freshman, Hunter north Alabama, who came respect for Rolando McClain right for the most part.” freshmen. The Tide’s seven Slatton, shot 75-76-74/225 down and learned it as a fresh- because he showed maturity Kareem Jackson also start- first-time starters were Terry The Alabama offense accu- to finish tied-45th. man, called it the whole game in the way he prepared. He ed the game at nickel back, Grant, Kareem Jackson, Mike mulated 575 yards of total Ben Moody shot 76- and never ever had a huddle made the calls, he’s got pride which makes him the ninth Johnson, Rolando McClain, offense Saturday night mark- 76-75/227 to finish tied- and didn’t have anybody to in performance, and because true freshman to start his first Mike McCoy, Darren Mustin ing the most production since 56th, and freshman Phillip help him do it.” of his pride, he wouldn’t go game at Alabama. and Lorenzo Washington. Weaver shot 79-78-90/237 Saban said most freshmen out there and not be prepared. In all, 16 freshmen played See NOTEBOOK, Page 7 to finish tied-76th. have trouble preparing for a Five of their teammates, game, but he said McClain Joseph Sykora, Michael showed maturity with his Thompson, Gator Todd, game preparation. Mark Harrell and Stewart “Your confidence comes Whitt are currently in Japan from preparation, and that’s competing in the team’s where most young guys get official season opener, the themselves in trouble,” he TOPY Cup said. “They don’t know how to

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