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GREEN BAY PACKERS sports TOPPLAYERS DAVANTE ADAMS A look at some top althetic performances EDITOR: Green Bay wide receiver Davante Adams KYLE KUNZ had a big game in his team’s 35-20 victory BADGER FOOTBALL over the Houston Texans on Oct. 25. Adams CLARIONSPORTS@ GRAHAM MERTZ caught 13 passes for 196 yards and two MADISONCOLLEGE.EDU Redshirt freshman Graham Mertz made touchdowns. The receiving yardage total the most of his first start for the Wisconsin was a career high and just 11 yards short Badgers, completing 20 of 21 passes for of the team record of 207 yards set by 248 yards with five touchdowns and no MERTZ Adams Jordy Nelson. interceptions. With the one incompletion, Adams now has 36 receptions for 449 he broke the school completion percentage Finally, his 17 straight completions to yards and four touchdowns despite miss- record, pushing it to 95.2%. Mertz’s five open the game tied a record set by Tyler ing two of his team’s six games due to touchdown passes also tied the school McEvoy. Mertz moved into a starting role injury. For his career, Adams has had 467 record with Darrell Bevell (1993) and Jim for the Badgers this summer after Jack receptions for 5,643 yards and scored 48 Sorgi (2003). Coan suffered a foot injury. touchdowns. The great 2 sports, twice the fun NBA debate: Jordan vs. James BOH SUH Staff Writer

Both 2020 United States presidential and vice presiden- tial debates have been trending for a while, and so has the debate about Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James lately (or in the past seven years…). After LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers team to the National Basketball Association champion on Oct. 11, the debate of who is the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T or simply GOAT) in the NBA became everyday topic. This topic has been brought up for many years since LeBron James was playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before going into talking about this I want to say that I appreciate the greatness of both players. I will divide the debate into two parts as the first part PHOTOS PROVIDED TO THE CLARION focuses on mainly statistics Madison College’s Olivia Marron played basketball, left, and volleyball, right for the WolfPack during the 2019-2020 season. in regular season and playoff, and the second part on the Although she can only play then in my senior year I decided I wanted at all.” next issue focuses on condi- to play volleyball at Madison College,” The challenge of taking on two sports tions around the two players. one this year, Marron enjoys said Marron. has its pros and cons, and Marron could The data I am using is from ESPN.com. being a 2-sport athlete She began her collegiate volleyball feel the effects of back-to-back seasons career in 2017 but couldn’t play her first after a while. Regular season achieve- season due to an ankle injury. The fol- “We lost our tournament for vol- ments (first number is per ANICA GRANEY lowing year, Marron’s schedule limited leyball on a Saturday and I literally game and the second is career Editor-in-Chief her, and she wasn’t able to go out for any went back to practice for basketball on number): sports. Monday. So, I had that Sunday off but Field goal percentage: 49.7% Being a collegiate athlete is no easy “In 2019, I decided I wanted to go back otherwise I didn’t have any time off,” she Jordan vs. 50.4% James. task but being a dual-sport collegiate ath- out again,” said Marron. But her sights said. Free throw percentage: lete sounds near impossible. Good thing weren’t just set on volleyball anymore. Marron said that she was managing 83.5% Jordan vs. 73.4% James. Olivia Marron isn’t afraid of the near Her ambition led her to also go out for everything well, but by December she 3 pointers: 32.7% and 581 impossible. Marron took on the challenge basketball in the same year. “I talked to could tell she was getting exhausted. made Jordan vs. 34.4% and 1875 of competing in both volleyball and bas- Coach Heeren with the basketball team “Thankfully, Coach Heeren was super made James. ketball last year. and I said that I’d be interested in playing understanding of that, and she gave me a Rebounds: 6.2 average, 6,672 “I started playing both of them [volley- and so I just ended up playing both and ball and basketball] in middle school and it was a great experience. I don’t regret it » SEE MARRON PAGE 14 » SEE DEBATE PAGE 15 Madison College’s Turkey Trot gets a new beginning EIMY GONZALEZ needs of the students. Now, as Staff Writer they are working on new proj- ects that everyone within the After 33 years, Madison college can enjoy, hosting an College has decided to pass event of such magnitude would on their Turkey Trot event to take some of their focus away fully concentrate on the needs from that. As a result, they of the students. This upcoming were ready to let it go and find thanksgiving morning you can it a new home. still enjoy the outdoors and Madison College Turkey the thrill of a satisfying run Trot had been a fundraising or walk, however, now by the community gathering, inviting event to benefit Thursday’s organization of Festival Foods. the population to run, have child, a local organization The beloved cross-coun- fun, and share great memories. which makes dreams come try Turkey Trot hosted by The event which took place on true for terminally ill chil- Madison College had its start Warner Park drew up to 700 dren at no cost, as well as the on 1986 as a cross country runners. Madison College foundation. invitational. As the years Jason Verhelst, the sports Because of this, it was import- passed the cross-country team director, and organizer of the ant to direct the runners to an faded but the event kept its Turkey Trot mentions that the equally ethical race. Festival PHOTO PROVIDED TO THE CLARION course. What began as a race department wanted to focus Runners start the Festival Foods Turkey Trot in 2019 in Madison. This year, runnings will participate “from home.” for students turned into a on the fitness and wellness » SEE TURKEY PAGE 14 14 | SPORTS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 THE CLARION College football Top 25 game predictions for week 9 BOH SUH Michigan. I expected Rutgers to have at least one win- noise before the selection day. Staff Writer ning Big Ten game, but I did not see that coming from Mississippi State vs. No. 2 Alabama – My pick: the road game against Michigan State. On the other Alabama. There seems to be no weakness in Alabama, Big Ten football is back. It is great to watch the hand, Michigan beat Minnesota on the road game by and Mississippi State will not be able to keep up with Badger football team again this year. I am sure many 25 points to show that this year may not be different. Alabama’s offense. Another blow out game is going to Wisconsin fans were happy to see a great perfor- No. 16 Kansas State vs. West Virginia – My pick: be added to Alabama’s resume. mance by quarterback Graham Mertz against Illinois. West Virginia. Kansas State enjoys its four-game win- No. 3 Ohio State vs.No. 18 Penn State – My pick: This week could have featured one of the biggest ning streak after the surprising loss against Arkansas Ohio State. This matchup would have been a top 10 matchups between Penn State and Ohio State, but we State in week one. Big 12 conference is already in matchup between two Big Ten teams, but Penn State’s know what happened to Penn State against Illinois. trouble with loss from Oklahoma and Texas, and cur- loss against Indiana dropped them. I predicted Penn Here are my picks for the week: rently Kansas State is leading the conference with 4-0 State to beat Ohio State before the season started. Now No. 19 Marshall vs. Florida International – My record. West Virginia has been consistent at home, I do not think that Penn State can be mentally ready to pick: Marshall.Marshall is still undefeated, and and I think they should be able to upset this matchup. play well after the loss last week. Ohio State will win Florida international with a record of 0-3 does not No. 20 Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia State – My by more than two touchdowns. seem to be able to stop them this week. pick: Coastal Carolina. The fun fact: Coastal Carolina Arkansas vs. No. 8 Texas A&M – My pick: Texas No. 9 Wisconsin vs. Nebraska –My pick: beat Louisiana by three points on the road and A&M. Texas A&M has been bouncing nicely after Wisconsin. I was more concerned about this matchup Georgia State lost Louisiana by three points at home. the loss against Alabama by beating Florida and before the Big Ten season started. However, the way Coastal Carolina has showed that they can handle road Mississippi State. If their only loss comes against Wisconsin performed last week with Mertz as quar- games just fine like home games. Alabama, they can argue they belong in the top four. terback as well as Nebraska’s meltdown against Ohio No. 23 Iowa State vs. Kansas – My pick: Iowa Missouri vs. No. 10 Florida – My pick: Florida. State made me feel confident that Wisconsin will take State. Iowa State has been a center of Big 12 confer- The close loss against Texas A&M was heartbroken. care of this game. ence’s mess this season as they lost against Louisiana However, they still have a chance to make it the play- Boston College vs. No. 1 Clemson – My pick: but won against Oklahoma. The barely lost against off if they keep winning. Clemson. It is true that Clemson was only up 6 points Oklahoma State on the road by three points, but if Navy vs. No. 22 Southern Methodist University against Boston College during the third quarter, but they won against them, Big 12 conference would have – My pick: SMU. SMU could have shined against Clemson still beat Boston College by 26 points. The been doomed. This can be good news for Cincinnati, Cincinnati to boost their resume last week. At this media is way too critical of this team even though Georgia, and PAC-12 conference. point, the chance to make it the playoff is gone, but all they do is win. This is one of the best teams in the No. 4 Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech – My pick: they can be a spoiler for Cincinnati later. nation, and I doubt Boston College will stop them. Notre Dame. This is one of the biggest matchups this No. 15 North Carolina vs. Virginia – My pick: No. 5 Georgia vs. Kentucky – My pick: Georgia. season between Notre Dame and Clemson. Wait, sorry North Carolina. North Carolina bounced back after The loss against Alabama was devastating for that is for the next week. losing against Florida State. Virginia has not done Georgia, but Georgia still has a chance to make the No. 17 Indiana vs. Rutgers – My pick: Indiana. quite well this season with 1-4 record, so another pos- playoff if they keep winning if Alabama finishes Both teams got spotlights last week from huge upsets. sible win for North Carolina. as an undefeated champion in the Southeastern Now, which team continues the spotlight? No. 2 Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech – My pick: Conference (SEC). The real question is whether the Texas vs. No. 6 Oklahoma State – My pick: Oklahoma. It is unfortunate for both Oklahoma and playoff committee picks Georgia over an undefeated Oklahoma State. This game could have been Texas Big 12 conference this season so far, but Oklahoma or one-loss champion from Big 12 or Pacific-12 (PAC- favored to win in week one, but many things have is going into the right direction after beating Texas 12) Conference. changed since then. Oklahoma State must win every and Texas Christian University. They can be a spoiler Memphis vs. No. 7 Cincinnati –My pick: matchup, and Texas is trying to have somewhat good against Oklahoma State on the 21st of November. Cincinnati. My question is whether undefeated season by beating Oklahoma State. Western Kentucky vs Brigham Young Cincinnati can be in top four for the playoff. This No. 25 Boise State vs Air Force – My pick: Boise University (BYU) – My pick: BYU. Another impres- requires some chaos to happen, but it is possible if the State. It is unfortunate for Boise State to join the foot- sive start for BYU this season so far as 6-0 record. The team keeps winning. ball season a little bit because this is one of the best chance to make it to the playoff is low but keep win- Michigan State vs. No. 13 Michigan –My pick: non-Power 5 league teams, but they will make some ning and see what happens!

dition alive, getting the fam- they look forward to raising TURKEY ily together, being healthy, as much funds as they have Week 7 fantasy football CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 and raising money for the in the past. He mentions how YMCA and the boys and girls this year the YMCA as well as Foods benefits the boy’s and club.” States John Stiloski, boys and girls club have been waiver wire pickups girl’s club and the YMCA with Community Involvement struggling from not having their event and have donated Specialist for Festival Foods, their normal fundraisers. BOH SUH receiving yards and a TD). The more than $2,920,000 in the and part of the core planning As an addition to the event Staff Writer matchup against the Cleveland past 12 years. team for the Turkey Trot. by means to support their Browns is likely a shootout. “I will miss taking part This edition has been mission there is a silent auc- We’re almost half way 2. Alshon Jeffrey of the organization, but I well planned out throughout tion which began Oct.16 and through the fantasy football (Philadelphia Eagles) – He has think it’s in good hands with the year. Festival Foods, as a ends on Nov. 23 at 12 a.m. All season! Here are my recom- been practicing in a limited Festival Foods. Their Turkey sponsor, has witnessed the proceeds will benefit these mendations for week seven basis in the past weeks. I really trot benefits two great chari- transition of other events due two charities. To participate pickups. believe that his return is immi- ties, so I feel good. If we would to the pandemic. With this in the auction and take part of nent, and he should be the not have found a place for kind of research, they have this noble cause, you can visit Quarterbacks Philadelphia’s No. 1 receiver. our runners to go, it would put together a plan to make of https://cbo.io/bidapp/index. 1. Teddy Bridgewater have been harder for me,” this race, as equally exciting php?slug=gotg. (Carolina Panthers) – Tight End Comments Verhelst. and fun, if not more, than the Make sure to get involved Bridgewater has not been 1. Mike Gesicki (Miami So, what can the runners events from previous years. and keep the Madison College consistent this season, but the Dolphins) – Gesicki scored expect as they transition to Once signed up, the race spirit alive within The matchup against the Atlanta is zero points in week six, and a a new event? Festival Food’s package will be delivered Festival Food’s Turkey trot. hard to ignore. bye week in week seven made Turkey Trot will take a differ- at the door of each runner. You can participate in the 2. Derek Carr (Las Vegas many fantasy football manag- ent approach this year. In an It consists of a long-sleeved 5-mile run or the 2-mile walk Raiders) – Joe Burrow has ers to drop him. However, with effort to keep all the runners Turkey Trot shirt, a Festival starting from home to your his best game against the Tua Tagovailoa now at QB, safe, they have launched the Foods Buff, coupons, an destination of choice. Make Cleveland Browns, and Carr Gesicki’s value goes up. first Home edition. “People 8-inch pumpkin pie, more sure to tag Festival Foods on should be able to produce a 2. Logan Thomas are virtual out; they hear prizes, and a chance to win a your social media and add the good number this week. (Washington) – Thomas has everything is going virtu- 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. #FestivalFoodsTurkeyTrot had four targets in the past Running Backs al and at this point no one So far there has been a and #KeepTheTraditionAlive four weeks. That is a lot of 4s! knows what this word really positive response from the to be featured. Registration 1. Wayne Gallman (New However, he has also secured York Giants) – With Devonta means anymore. This is not public and the organization is now open. To sign up and two TDs for two weeks in a a virtual event or a plan B, is feeling good about the for more information visit Freeman being questionable to row. Washington has a nice play, Gallman filled in well last this is a home edition […] Our amount that will be donated https://www.festivalfoodstur- matchup the week after this main goal is to keep the tra- this year. Stiloski states that keytrot.com/. week with 10 carries 34 yards, bye week against the New York five receptions 20 yards, and Giants, and expect Thomas to a touchdown. The matchup have a similar performance. putting other seasons into ball,” she said. against Tampa Bay this week MARRON jeopardy, Marron knew she’d Basketball practices are is not ideal, but if you need Defense CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 have to choose either volley- currently three times a week a back this week, Gallman is 1. Green Bay Packers ball or basketball once it was with an hour focused on lift- your guy. Defense/Special Team (D/ST) day to catch up on my home- announced that the seasons ing weights and two hours 2. JaMycal Hasty (San – The rivalry matchup against work because I was getting a would coincide. It was a hard focused on basketball. There Francisco 49ers) – How many the Minnesota Vikings can be little bit behind,” she said. decision, but Marron was are no scheduled games as of 49ers RBs are going to be out always risky, but with their RB In just a couple weeks able to work it out with her right now. this season? Jeff Wilson Jr. possibly out again, the Packers after the fall semester ended, coaches. She started with Marron encourages any- seems to be the star this week may not be a bad choice for Marron hit her stride. volleyball for a month when one who is considering doing with 112 rushing yards and this week. “When we had the the two seasons didn’t overlap two sports at the collegiate 8 receiving yards with three 2. Kansas City Chiefs D/ST Christmas break, I was able but then narrowed her vision level to go for it. TDs, but he is out now. Hasty – I put this as second because to catch up with myself and to basketball once that season “Being a dual-sport athlete should be the next man up. they are the most popular add after last week’s performance. catch up with the team. So, I started. is really cool, and I think a Wide Receivers And the matchup against New think in December was when “Once I started basketball blessing, and it’s really hard 1. Nelson Agholor (Las York Jets this week is always a I was able to really shine as a that’s when I realized that but I think if people can get Vegas Raiders) – Agholor has dream matchup. student athlete,” Marron said. that’s where my passion lied through it, they should do it been consistent in the past After the COVID-19 pan- and I’m sad to give up volley- because they’d get the experi- three weeks, and the last week Kicker demic hit, cancelling all ball but I’m happy with my ence of two collegiate sports was his best performance (107 Hope for the best…. NJCAA spring sports and decision to stick with basket- which is super cool,” she said.