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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18,2005 Gulf in Liquor law to get vote tonight path of another Statesboro City Council to hear from public before making decision By Adam Crisp than one drink at a time. Retrievers, has been organizing a say the changes do little to address Managing editor The councilmen have already protest to the proposed ordinance. underage drinking, which was at the approved the ordinance, but all He estimated Monday evening that crux of the push for changes. storm Tonight is the night. Throngs of ordinances must be approved at two protesters could swell to as many Proponents say the ordinance When: 6 p.m. protesters are expected to converge separate hearings. as 2,000. makes sellers and buyers accountable Tuesday Seasons 21st on the Statesboro City Hall at 6 p.m. in "Right now, I'm very open-mind- "I just hope they hear what we for who consumes their alcohol. Where: hopes of convincing city councilmen ed. That's what the public hearing is have to say. The ordinance (as it The urge for changes to the or- Statesboro City Hall tropical storm, to shoot down proposed changes to for: to get input from the public, then is proposed) is not going to solve dinance came nearly a month ago 50 E. Main Street. Statesboro's liquor laws. to arrive at a decision," said Council- the problems," said Queen. "I think after Georgia Southern professor Why is it important: Councilmen Wilma, could Councilmen have voted in favor man Joe Brannen. "We'd like to get as the turn out will be tremendous. Laura Milner addressed the council are set to vote in a new liquor of an ordinance banning free alcohol, much public information ... so the I'm expecting between 1,000-2,000 on behalf of a group of concerned ordinance that may effectively threaten Mexico happy hours and drink specials. The council can make a good decision for people. I think most of them will locals. end happy hours and other drink changes would also make it against the community." be students." Milner, who says there is no of- specials. and Gulf Coast the law for anyone to purchase more Nathan Queen, a manager at Those who oppose the ordinance see LIQUOR, page 6

By John Pain Associated Press

MIAMI — Wilma, the record-ty- ing 21st tropical storm of the season, formed in the Caribbean on Monday, and forecasters warned it could be- come a powerful hurricane and hit Pink Slip somewhere along the U.S. Gulf Coast as early as the weekend. "I think the message is that the sea- son is certainly not over. People in the Patrolmen Gulf Coast are going to have to watch Wilma," said National Hurricane Center Director Max Mayfield. Night patrolmen keep residence Wilma reached tropical-storm halls safe, armed with a clipboard strength before dawn, tying the 21- storm record set in 1933. By Tuesday, and a stack of citation forms it could become the seasons 12th hur- ricane, which would match another record: There were 12 hurricanes in By Darren Jones needed to handle a problem, and 1969, the highest number. Staff writers there is no shortage of problems At 8 p.m. EDT, Wilma had sus- that can take place. tained winds of about 50 mph, up Every night, at every resi- Alcohol and drug violations, 10 mph from earlier in the day. The dence hall, night supervi- assaults, suspicious characters storm was nearly stationary, centered sors guard the hallways of and medical emergencies are about 265 miles south-southeast of every floor. issues the night supervisor must Grand Cayman, but was expected They are students by day but deal with. to turn west. by night they're charged with Their main job is to maintain "We're on alert but we're not the responsibility of maintaining an environment that is conducive panicking," said Tootie Eldemire, safety and security, armed with to sleep and study. owner of the Eldemire Guest House nothing more than a walkie-talkie, That means also taking care on Grand Cayman. a clipboard and their wits. of the minor problems that occur A hurricane watch was issued for The Night Supervisor Program much more regularly, like noise is in full effect once again at violations and propped doors. see STORM, page 6 Georgia Southern after a break Everything that happens dur- during the summer semester. ing a regular shift is documented Joe Waddell/STAFF The purpose of the program is and then read by the night co- Wilma strengthens Tamarus Kirksey (left) and Alexis Forley patrol the hallways in Winburn Hall on a recent round. Students to secure campus buildings, es- ordinator, the program director, Tropical Storm Wilma formed over work as night patrolmen to secure on-campus buildings and to control GSU's residence halls. pecially the residence halls, and and, depending on the problem, the Caribbean Sea and forecasters warned it could enforce university regulations by the housing director. threaten Mexico and the Gulf patrolling regularly. These documents let the hous- nior who has been with the NSP weekend. poisoning happens a lot. It's an Coast as early as this weekend. Night supervisors are autho- ing director know if a particular for over three years, said that on "Drunks are a common prob- essential program," Kirksey said, lem. People will leave their friends "Without us I guarantee this col- Tropical Storm Wilma rized to document violations, problem is recurring or severe and average as a coordinator he will LOCATION MOVEMENT MAX WIND give immediate assistance when needs addressing. see two incidents per weeknight, out (in the residence halls) and lege would see a lot of lawsuits 15.8° N S2mph 50 mph necessary, or call whomever is Tamarus Kirksey, a GSU se- and two to four incidents on the then we find them. Alcohol from angry parents." 79.9° W As of 5 p.m. EDT Tropical storm warning

85° \ \80° o 250 mi Gulfof 0 250 km Mexico 25° *-* 2 p.m. Thu. __^_ Lose a little weight, gain a sex life ( .-' X \ Caribbean 20" Sea■.■„ 5 p.m. Moderate weight study Monday at a meeting of The "There has not been a lot of re- Center in Minneapolis and had lost did not want to be seen undressed, Wed.Veri Obesity Society showing that shed- search in this area," said Dr. Susan 17.5 percent of their body weight but only 34 percent felt that way a after one year and 13 percent after year later. \;GUAT/ HOND. "fZ loss can mean big ding a few pounds can improve things Yanovski, director of obesity research infhebedroombymakingpeoplefeel at the National Institute of Diabetes two years. (They regained some of the Initially, 21 percent of women said SOURCES: NOAA; Weather AP Underground; ESRI gains in the sack, better about their bodies. and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. pounds they initially shed). they were not enjoying sex; only 11 "You reap a lot of benefit from a Improving your sex life "would be They answered questions about percent said so after one year. say researchers moderate weight loss of 10 percent," another good reason to lose weight the quality of their sex lives when the "The number of males in the study Binks said. "It's a wonderful message. if you're obese." study began and every three months does limit what we can say about CORRECTION By Marilyn Marchione You don't have to reach some ideal The study involved 161 women thereafter. The most striking improve- men," but feelings of unattractiveness Associated Press weight to be healthy and happy." and 26 men, average age 45, with an ment in attitudes was seen at three and unwillingness to be seen naked The Georgia Southern Eagles It is one of the few studies to average body mass index of 41. (A months, when they had lost about 12 also applied to them, Binks said. lost to Appalachian State 24-7. VANCOUVER - Losing a little examine the mental and emotional score of 30 or above on this height - percent of their initial weight. Even when many of them wanted to A story on page 6 in Monday's weight can do wonders for your problems that obesity can cause and-weight formula is considered At the outset, 68 percent of women have sex, the excess weight made it edition of The George-Anne sex life. for intimacy, not just the physical obese). said they felt sexually unattractive. an ordeal. reported the score incorrectly. So says Duke University psycholo- troubles such as hormone imbalances All were enrolled in a diet program One year into the diet, only 26 per- "They'll tell us about simple me- gist Martin Binks, who presented a or impotence. at the Hennepin County Medical cent did. About 63 percent originally chanical difficulty," Binks said.

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As the number of students grows, so does the need for constuc- tion, remodeling and renovation to campus buildings and roads. Projects include the Henderson Library expansion and renovation, Chandler Road construction, the new soccer field, renova- tions to the new men's basketball locker room and renovation of the Foy Fine Arts Building. Students pass Chandler Road construction. A steel structure dedicated to the construction program.

A view of Henderson Library across Lake Wells. The $22,751,000 expansion and renovation is scheduled to be completed June 2008.

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• A book bag was taken from John- son Hall. • A check was taken from Southern Pines. • Statesboro police officers were dis- patched to Wal-Mart in response "Sculpt It for the Hungry" will take place at the Russell Union Rotunda .. to a male who had assaulted a from 9am-3pm. Sponsored by: Volunteer Services woman with her two-year-old Illusionist, Wayne Hoffman will entertain the Rotunda crowd from 12- grandchild in the bathroom. He lpm, Mike da Roving Guy will entertain from 1 lam-lpm, and make sure had also sprayed multiple subjects you enter the "Las Vegas" raffle, play the Wheel with free giveaways, enjoy with pepper spray. The offender live music from WVGS 91.9 The Buzz, and carnival food. was reportedly carrying a stun LaVene Bell-Koepke/File Photo "Eagle Casino Night" will take place in the Russell Union Ballroom at gun and knife. During the inves- Student volunteers show exotic bugs to elementary students. tigation, Detective Robert Bryan 7pm. Free admission! Come play casino themed games, win prizes, be learned that the woman was in the entertained by an Illusionist, Wayne Hoffman and see real show girls! bathroom when the man entered Student gives back (http://hofTmanmagic.com) and stunned her with the stun gun Vote for your King and Queen candidates online! Check your WINGS then attempted to force her into a account or the Homecoming website for more information, (www. stall at knifepoint. The woman's georgiasouthernhomecoming.com) screams brought Wal-Mart em- to Wildlife Center ployees and shoppers into the GSU News Service Wednesday, October 19th bathroom. The man attempted to money that could be used to assist t 4 flee and was stopped in the park- It wasn't the largest monetary animals, rather than giving her toys "Walk Up Wedding Chapel" will take place at the Russell Union Rotunda from 11am-lpm. Stop by ing lot at gunpoint by a US Marine donation ever presented to the or clothes. and get hitched, Vegas Style. Get your free wedding certificate, photo, and rings. Be sure to attend Corps reservist. The man refused Center for Wildlife Education and "Sage is just an amazing child," your re option following your ceremony and make sure you enter the "Las Vegas" raffle, play the • • to surrender his weapons, includ- the Lamar Q Ball Jr. Raptor Center Stephen Hooten said. "She's very Wheel with free giveaways, enjoy live music from WVGS 91.9 The Buzz, and reception food. ing a stun gun, pepper spray, an at Georgia Southern. tender-hearted and very generous. The Georgia Southern traditional "Doo-Dah/Step Show" will take place in Hanner Fieldhouse at expandable baton, brass knuckles However, Sage Hooten's recent We are really proud of her." 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Come check out the hottest step and dance moves from fellow GSU and three sets of handcuffs. gift of $ 185 was certainly one of the In a homemade party invitation students. Comedian and emcee, Big Sean will lead the show. Advance poker chip (ticket) sales will most heartfelt gestures to benefit that was decorated with colorful start on Wednesday, October 12th in the Office of Student Activities. Advanced tickets will be $3.00 • Statesboro police were called to the Wildlife Center. butterflies, Sage wrote, "Please, and $5.00 at the door. the First Baptist church about two The money represented part instead of a present, would you Vote for your King and Queen candidates online! Check your WINGS account or the Homecoming males breaking into cars in the of what Sage received at her 8th think about making a small con- website for more information, (www.georgiasouthernhomecoming.com) parking lot. Both suspects were birthday party, which was held in tribution to the Humane Society identified as juveniles, charged September at her family's home in of Savannah/Chatham or GSU's with two counts of entering au- Savannah. Raptor Center?" Thursday, October 20th tomobiles and taken to the police In a display of her love for Sage, who was born with mild "Visions of Vegas" will take place at the Russell Union Rotunda from 12pm-lpm with Magician, department for processing. animals, she donated all of her cerebral palsy, has been visiting the Michael Bairefoot. Enjoy a cookout, CSI theme with dead bulldog, Show girls, "Las Vegas" raffle, birthday cash to the Wildlife Center Wildlife Center all of her life. Her The Wheel with free giveaways, Road side card playing, free music, and much more. 10-15-2005 and the Humane Society of Savan- mother, the former Erica Scales, nah/Chatham. is a Statesboro native and a GSU The "Homecoming Formal & Court Announcement" will take place in the Russell Union Ballroom • James Darryl Boles, 18, of Eagle "If I'm ever in doubt about the alumna. at 7pm. Enjoy conversation, Hors D'oeuvres, Village, was charged with underage impact the Wildlife Center has "Sage loves animals, and she music, and entertainment by Magician, Michael Bairefoot. The Homecoming 2005 royalty court drinking and public indecency. on our most important visitors, loves birds, and she loves the Raptor will be announced and various awards will be given out for Homecoming participation. Limited • Statesboro police officers re- tomorrow's leaders, I can draw Center," Stephen Hooten said. seating is available. Advanced tickets can be picked up in the Office of Student Activities starting on * Monday, October 17th. This event is free, but a poker chip (ticket) must be used for entry, (www. sponded to a noise complaint in the upon the kind and thoughtful Thanks to her thoughtful Woodlands Apartments. Officers gesture made by a wonderful young friends and her own selfless na- magicidol.com) noticed the odor of green marijua- girl named Sage Hooten," said Steve ture, Sage was able to deliver her na in the apartment and requested Hein, the director of the Wildlife donation to the Wildlife Center on Friday, October 21st a search warrant for the residence. Center. "The future looks bright!" Monday, Oct. 10. The "Homecoming Parade" will start near Paulson Stadium at 4pm As a result of the search, officers According to her father, Sage "I hope this helps the animals," and end on Sweetheart Circle. Come enjoy the wide assortment of floats, crazy cars, clowns, walking located 12 marijuana plants that came up with the idea of asking Sage wrote in the letter that ac- organizations, and much more. Get a great seat along the route or on Sweetheart Circle. For a were being grown in a hydroponic her party guests to contribute companied the gift. complete map of the route, view the website at (www.georgiasouthernhomecoming.com) system. The plants ranged in size from three inches to approximately The "GSU Homecoming Festival" will start immediately after the parade between the Russell Union two feet tall. Officers also seized and the University Bookstore at approximately 5:30pm. This is a must see event!! Free inflatables, two Adderall pills, digital scales novelty games, prizes, food, music, and so much more. This event is free entry. and bags used to package the mari- Light up the sky with the first ever, "Vegas Fireworks Display" in the J.I. Clements Baseball Stadium juana. The estimated street value at 8:30pm. Enjoy a colorful display of fireworks and music. Event is free entry. of the seized marijuana plants is $9,000 to $10,000, and each plant Saturday, October 22nd is capable of producing almost a pound of marijuana. "Vegas Tailgating at the Union" will kick off at 1 lam between the Russell Union and University Bookstore. Stop by before you head towards the stadium. Free food, music, games, inflatables, 10-16-2005 novelties, GSU spirit items, carnival food, and much more. Jump on the bus and avoid parking at the stadium. Grayson Hoffman/STAFF • Robert Michael Parenti Jr., 19, Banners across campus support candidates for Homecoming The football game starts at 3:30pm. Georgia Southern University vs. the Citadel. The game will be of Campus Club Apartments, King and Queen. Don't miss your chance to cast your vote. Log televised on CSS. The crowning of the King & Queen will take place during halftime. Statesboro, was charged with into WINGS, click on the Vote for Homecoming link, load the DUI, driving without headlights, ballot and cast your vote. Ongoing events possession of a Schedule II con- trolled substance, possession of a Collection canned goods and non-perishables for The One Million Challenge Schedule IV controlled substance, Project www.theonemillionchallenge.com. Extended deadline until October 15, 2005. and original container required for The Baptist Student Union sponsors FAT Thursday on every Thursday at 7:00pm at the BSU. For prescription. more information contact Lori Holt at 912-246-0367 or [email protected]. This program is • Michael Lee Washington, 34, of for Freshman and Transfer Students to come and fellowship in a coffeehouse setting. This is a FREE Brookhaven Apartments, Brook- event. let, Ga., was charged with theft by taking. • A bag of suspected marijuana was Upcoming events found in Hendricks Hall. SGA will hold their general assembly meeting on Wednesday, October 19th in the Russell Union game room at 6pm. Office of the Registrar would like to remind students about Spring 2006 Registration. It will start Information for the Police Beat is com- on 10/24/05 at 3:00 a.m. Spring 2006 Registration Begins-Check your WINGS account for YOUR piled from university and Statesboro Registration Time and search the On-line Class Schedule police incident and arrest reports, LACOSTE which arepuhlic record. Not all arrests Career Services is sponsoring, "Hear it From the Recruiters" on Tuesday, October 25th from 2pm lead to convictions; the court system and 3pm. Please see below for more information. determines guilt or innocence. Are you prepared for the Eagle Expo Career Fair? Have you been interviewing and not getting any results? Is your job waiting for you after graduation??? Then you are invited to attend workshops presented by professional college recruiters and learn how Farmers and Merchants Bank to stand out amongst your competition- Enterprise' • Target • GEICO Direct • Waffle House • Progressive Insurance supports Learn professional tips and tactics that will increase your ability to attract top employers! Workshop Topics will be presented twice! How to Work a Career Fair - GEICO - Russell Union, room 2044 Jessicajones Strategies to Successful Interviewing - Enterprise - Russell Union, room 2041 Networking - Waffle House - CIT Professional Development Center, room 3301 for Homecoming Queen 2005 Interviewing Skills - Target - College of Information Technology, room 1005 Finding the Leader in You - Progressive Insurance- CIT Professional Development Center, room 3301 Jessica is involved in: For additional information, contact the Career Services Office for more information at 912.681.5197 or come by the office, at 1058 Williams Center. • Alpha Omicron Pi - 2005 Vice President of Education CRI will hold a stretch clinic on November 10th in College Plaza at 5:30pm. Come learn stretch - 2004 Public Relations Chair techniques and increase flexibility. Anyone can attend. Just sign up in the RAC main office. • Public Relations Student Society of America For complete Homecoming 2005 details, changes, and additions you can view the official website at: • Georgia Southern College Republicans www.georgiasouthernhomecoming.com • Four Year Hope Scholarship Recipient • Volunteer for American Red Cross Win a FREE Vegas trip! • Sigma Nu Little Sister When you attend a Homecoming 2005 event, you can fill out a ticket for a chance to hit it big! That's • 2005 Panhellenic Recruitment Conselor right, one lucky Georgia Southern student will win two roundtrip plane tickets, three nights in a Marriott hotel, and $200.00 spending money. ($1,000 valued package). The more events you attend, Vote for the higher your chances!!

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Tuesday 8 a.m. Women's Tennis at Memphis Volleyball at App. State Women's Soccer hosts Invitational 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Furman 4 p.m. Men's Tennis at ITA Regional Wednesday Friday 8 a.m. Men's Soccer at Mercer 7 p.m. Men's Tennis at ITA Regional Volleyball hosts UNC Greens- Men's Tennis at ITA Regional 8 a.m. boro 11 a.m. 8 a.m. Women's Tennis at Memphis Football hosts The Citadel Thursday Invitational 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Men's Tennis at ITA Regional Saturday Swim & Dive at Emory 1 p.m

Eric Powell THE FINE PRINT IMIN U U Tf Eagles unveil baseball schedule Sports Network's I-AA College Footbajl Poll

GSU News Service The Eagles host Jacksonville to Goingfor Team (First-place votes) Record close out that home-and-home series 1. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (64) 5-1 The Georgia Southern Baseball and then travel to Mobile, Alabama, 2. Furman Paladins (11) 6-1 Invitational and 30 games at J.I. Cle- to play South Alabama and Coastal 3. Cal,Poly.Mustangs(21) 5-1 ments Stadium highlight the 2006 Carolina. the big win 4. Hampton Pirates (16) 7-0 schedule, announced by head coach GSU plays two games at Troy, 5. New Hampshire Wildcats (1) 5-1 There I was, having to make the Rodney Hennon. This is the 11th the Atlantic Sun regular season 6. Eastern Washington Eagles 4-2 most difficult decision of my life. straight year that GSU will open the champion last year, to close out its 7. Texas State Bobcats (1) 5-1 After calling a timeout with two season at J.I. Clements. Alabama trip. 8. Massachusetts Minutemen (2) 5-1 seconds left on myopponent's 3-yard GSU will face six opponents Following a two-game mid-week 9. Montana Grizzlies 4-2 line in the biggest game of the year, I that qualified for last year's NCAA series against Coppin State, the 10. Southern Illinois Salukis 4-2 had a choice to make. Regionals: Georgia Tech, Coastal Eagles open Southern Conference 11. James Madison Dukes 4-2 Do I kick the field goal and go into Carolina, College of Charleston, play on March 24-26 against The 12. William & Mary Tribe 4-2 overtime on the road?Or do I risk it all Michigan, South Alabama and Citadel. 13. Northern Iowa Panthers 4-2 and go for the touchdown? Furman. GSU hosts Coastal Carolina mid- 14. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 5-1 If I won, I would be awarded a trip GSU kicks off the season early week, before traveling to Davidson 15. Youngstown State Penguins (1) 6-1 to the National Champi- hosting North Florida, February for another SoCon series. 16. Appalachian State Mountaineers 4-2 onship Game. 4-5. The Eagles travel to Atlanta 17. North Dakota State Bison 4-2 If I lost then I would After a road game at Jacksonville, to conclude the home-and-home 18. Montana State Bobcats 4-3 be forced to turn off my GSU opens a five-game homes- series against the Yellow Jackets 19. South Carolina State Bulldogs 5-1 X-Box before the auto- tand against Georgia Tech and St. April 4-5. 20. McNeese State Cowboys 3-1 save kicked in. Joseph's. Other non-conference games 21. Lehigh Mountain Hawks 4-2 My palms were Following another road game at Grayson Hoffman/STAFF include: home versus Mercer (April 22. Northwestern State Demons 3-2 sweating, I had to keep Eric Po"el1 in-state rival Mercer, the Eagles are at 11) and two at Atlantic Sun member The Eagles open up the season at J.I. Clements Stadium for the 11 th straight ° , is a graduate 23. Hofstra Pride 4-2 J.I. Clements for seven straight. This Georgia State (April 25-26). season. the game on pause and student in 24. Georgia Southern Eagles 4-3 take a walk around school coun- includes Marshall for three games GSU faces a tough task down the 25. Portland State Vikings . 4-3 my apartment to think *elin9from (February 24-26) then the GSU Invi- stretch as 11 of its final 14 games are ' r Oregon, 24-28 in Charleston, S.C. said Hennon. "I think our rigorous about the scenario. His sports tational the following weekend. on the road. "We are really excited about schedule will prepare us to make a I swallowed hard to column will On March 3-5, the Eagles host Nine of of these games are against our schedule. The Invitational field run at another Southern Conference Georgia High School Top Ten keep from losing my W^ every Michigan, UNC Asheville and LeM- Southern Conference opponents. should be an exciting one with Michi- title, but it won't be an easy task con-

lunch. the George- oyne during the three-day round- The top eight teams qualify for gan, LeMoyne and UNC Asheville sidering nine of our final 12 SoCon CLASS AAAAA Had this epic battle Anne, robin Invitational. the SoCon Tournament, held May coming to J.I. Clements Stadium," games are on the road." 1. Camden Co. (8-0) gotten to me? I began 2. Brookwood (8-0) to question my worth as a person and 3. Lowndes(7-l) a coach. Basketball season officially underway Southern California and Texas 4. Marietta (8-0) What would the likes of Knute were Nos. 1 and 2 in the first Bowl 5. Stephenson (7-1). GSU News Service Rockne and Woody Hayes have Championship Series standings of the 6. Dacula (7-1) thought of me if they knew how unsure season Monday, just as they have been 7. Valdosta (5-3) I was of myself. Head coach Jeff Price and the in the polls since the preseason. 8. Harrison (7-1) My father must think I'm a coward Georgia Southern men's basketball The first-place Trojans are No. 9.SouthCobb(7-l) and an embarrassment to the family. team officially began preseason prac- 1 in both the USA Today coaches' 10. Roswell(7-l) I had worked all season (about 4 tice this past weekend, starting with an poll and the Harris Interactive poll, hours) to get to this point. early evening practice Friday night. and they graded out best in the six CLASS AAAA All the players on the field: my "Considering the injuries we are computer rankings. USC has a BCS 1. Warner Robins (8-0) recruits. The special jerseys for the dealing with right now, I think the grade of .9923, giving the Trojans a 2. Statesboro (8-0) game: my design. first three days have been pretty good," solid cushion over the second-place 3. Tucker(8-0) Unfortunately, this monumental said Price. Longhorns (.9591). 4. Northside-WR (8-0) decision was mine and mine alone. "Our intensity level is good, but Virginia Tech (.9067), Georgia 5. Creekside (8-0) I didn't know what to do, and I felt it is just hard to maintain that level (.8933) and Alabama (.8220) fol- helpless knowing that the weight of the because we only have 11 players on lowed USC and Texas in the standings CLASSAAA world rested on my shoulders. the floor. We know that this is just released Monday. l.Carrollton(8-0) Think about it, what would you do? a day-by-day project to blend the The BCS formula is the same as 2. Shaw (7-1) Now think about having to make this old with the new to be prepared for last season, with each poll counting 3.Cartersville(7-l) decision IN REAL LIFE. Nov. 10." The Eagles for one-third of a team's grade and 4. Thomson (7-1) Pete Carroll didn't have the luxury The injury bug has already nipped will look to the computer ratings making up the 5.McNair(7-l) of a pause button or a glitchy 5-wide the Eagles. The Eagles are playing improve on an remaining third. The highest grade 18-13 record play that always works if you have a without sophomore Anthony Mar- possible is 1.000. CLASS AA from last fast quarterback. shall, junior Lafayette Lofton and The difference this year is that 1. Dublin (8-0) season. Elton He had about 10 seconds to change freshman Robert Robinson. Nesbitt(10) . the Harris poll has replaced The As- 2. Calhoun (8-0) the landscape of the 2005 college foot- Marshall sustained a knee injury will be a major sociated Press Top 25. The AP asked 3. Buford (8-0) ball season and to silence more than during Friday night's practice, and his contributor BCS officials to stop using the media 4. Greene Co. (8-0) 75,000 Fighting Irish fans at Notre status will be known Monday, while this season. poll in the formula for determining 5. Fitzgerald (7-1) Dame Stadium. Lofton is out two weeks after tearing LaVene Bell-Koepke/STAFF which teams play for a national title As everyonewith electricity knows, his meniscus in his knee. after last season. CLASS A Carroll's decision to go for it paid off The Eagles, who compiled an 18- winning streak, the 12th longest in started a season, and we have a lot In the AP poll, USC is No. 1, Texas 1. Portal(8-0) in one of the most dramatic college 13 record last season, return the sixth the nation. to accomplish in a short amount of is No. 2. 2. Bremen (8-0) football endings in history. ranked scoring offense in the nation The Eagles open the 2005-06 time," said Price. "We chose to open Texas hasn't won an outright na- 3.Bowdon(7-l) But even if Matt Leinart (via a Reg- this season. season on Nov. 10, as they travel to early because of the opportunity we tional title since 1969, and has yet to 4. Mclntosh Co. Acad. (6-1-1) gie Bush push) had fallen short of the GSU returns eight letter winners Lubbock, Texas, to participate in the were given to play in the Coaches vs. play in a BCS national title game. 5. Johnson Co. (7-1) goal line, Carroll's call to go for it would and three starters, having won the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. Cancer Classic." With seven weeks left in this sea- still be one of the greatest and gutsiest South Division regular season title The Eagles will be pitted against They will resume their normal son, there are seven unbeaten teams coaching moves of all time. two of the last four years. Portland in the opening round of the practice schedule on Wednesday. in Division I-A: USC, Texas, Virginia NASCAR TOP 10 Even at my alma mater, Oregon The Eagles will begin the 2005-06 annual tournament. Season tickets are available by Tech, Georgia, Alabama, Texas Tech State University, which had under-gone season with an 11-game home court "This is the earliest we have ever calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. and UCLA. NEXTEL Cup Series a NCAA record 28 straight seasons Following race 31 of 36 w)