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Katie Koestner was just like every other student By KEVIN SUHANIC in the room during her freshman orientation at News Writer the College of William and Mary. She had spent the last few days meeting new people and finding In an effort to make DARTing her way around campus, and was partially enjoy­ more convenient, the Office of ing the movie "Monty Python and the Quest for the the Registrar implemented web­ Holy Grail" when she spotted a guy who she now based class registration for the describes as "straight out of GQ magazine." The first time this semester. two became friends and saw each other for the Most students like the new sys­ next few weeks to study chemistry. tem. Rather than dialing in to "We were not dating, not hooking up. We were already congested phone lines or hanging out. It's a very technical term," said trudging over to the Main Koestner, who gave a lecture entitled "No-Yes" at Building, senior Sean McCarthy Saint Mary's Tuesday about her experience as a was able to register as he ate sexual assault victim. lunch in his apartment. The pair eventually decided to go on a real date "I don't know why we didn't to a French restaurant, but while the evening have this before," he said. began like a dream, it ended like a nightmare. University Registrar Harold According to Koestner. her fancy evening out with Pace shared in students' enthusi­ "Prince Charming" ended when he raped her in asm. her own bedroom. "We have been really happy The first thing Koestner realized was that her with Web registration, and we 'friend' was 60 or 70 pounds heavier than she hope th~ students have too," he was, and that she could not move her legs out said. from under him even if she tried. He began kiss­ He added that the best compli­ ing her and with one hand pinned her arms above ment his office could get was that her head. She asked what he was doing, and he "[students] just started using it." responded "nothing," and told her that everything Using the system without time­ would be fine if she would just relax and stop consuming training was a key thinking so much. element to implementing Web According to Koestner, she eventually got him to registration, and the Registrar's stop, and he slept for five hours while she sat ner­ office feels they have accom­ vously in the corner pressed against the wall. plished this goal. When he awoke, he took advantage of her scared, McCarthy agreed with the sleep-deprived state and raped her. Koestner did KRISTINE KAIVThe Observer Registrar's Office. not flail her arms around, but rather kept them, Katie Koestner, a date-rape victim, presented a talk at Saint Mary's Tuesday "DARTing was pretty much the tight fiSted, crossed against her body. She pressed night. Ten years since the incident, Koestner said that it is still very hard to same as past years; but I didn't publicly share her story. see RAPE/page 4 see DART/page4 Welch: Values build a winning team Former GE CEO says experience?" one MBA student asked Welch + jokingly. family, growth and Welch suggested Jon Gruden as a better winning form successful alternative, but turned the joke into an opportu­ nity to tell the Mendoza College of Business that business philosophy running a business isn't that much different from sports - it's a game. The teams with the By NORREN GILLESPIE best players and the most drive win, and win­ News Writer ning is the objective, according to Welch. "I think this whole game of business is no dif­ Jack Welch knows the game. ferent of a game than the game you play across During his tenure at General Electric as .the street," Welch said. chairman and CEO, Welch set three priorities Welch emphasized player development in for himself and the corporation in the game of business leadership. This is accomplished only business: create a family atmosphere, make by having a clear set of values and treating growth a priority, and always, always win. each person individually, he said. His strategy was so successful that it catapult­ "Every person should be treated fairly in an ed General Electric - and Welch - to become organization, but every person should be treat­ one of the most respected business leaders in ed differently in an organization," Welch said. corporate America during his term from 1981 Welch earned both praise and criticism dur­ to 2001. ing his term at General Electric. GE spent more His philosophy was so well received among a than $20 billion on new acquisitions, including standing-room-only crowd in Jordan the purchase of the National Broadcasting KRISTINE KAAVThe Observer Auditorium Tuesday night that Welch even Company, RCA and the Kidder Peabody & Co Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric, brokerage firm. While he earned some enemies received a job offer to work here in South Bend. addressed the Mendoza College of Business Tuesday night at "Do you have any head football coaching see WELCH/ page 4 Jordan Auditorium. ------

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INSIDE COLUMN THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday It is in giving + Concert: ND Chorale + Performance: Not-So- + Lecture: Nancy + Recital: Glee Club and Chamber Orchestra: Royal Shakespeare Cartwright, (voice of Bart Christmas Concert, Stepan It's that time of the year again. Thanksgiving Handel's "Messiah," Company, "Othello," Simpson), Jordan Center, 6 and 8:30 p.m. has come and gone. The Christmas lights are up. The shopping sprees have begun. Finals, Hesburgh Center Hesburgh Center Auditorium, 7 p.m. $5 papers and projects plague students as the Auditorium, 8 p.m. $5 Auditorium, 7;30 p.m. $5 winter holidays approach. In the midst of it all, we somehow have to make things work. One thing that has helped me get through times like this is tradition. Before you think I'm going to go on and on about Notre Dame tradi­ tion, I'm not. Notre Dame's tradition is great. Although BEYOND CAMPUS Compiled from U-Wire reports there are many wonderful activities at Notre Dame in the coming Christmas sea- Angela Campos son, they are not tradition Brown grad investigated for having Anthrax for me. PROVIDENCE, R.I. years at Brown and is now studying Christmas time is when Lab Tech Tomas Fora! '99 did nothing out of in England as a Marshall Scholar. "I my brothers, my sister and the ordinary when he placed two believe that a lot of this is just the I get together and practice vials of anthrax he found in a unfortunate coincidence of Tomas our music for the prelude to University of Connecticut laboratory having kept a. vial of something that the children's Mass. We sing Christmas carols in his personal freezer, said Kirklyn happens to be the cause of a very and watch the Nativity pageant performance. Kerr. large public scare at the moment." For me, Christmas tradition is making cook­ Kerr, the University of Connecticut Heuer described Forctl as a "very ies with my brothers, sister and my parents. Dean of the School of Agriculture and studious person," methodical and We mix them from scratch and bake them until Natural Hesources, said, "Graduate conscientious in whatever he did. He the house smells like a confectionary. students, and faculty for that matter, said he saw Foral's storing the vials Christmas means going out and picking a tree put samples away in case they need in line with his interest in animal dis­ together, putting up lights around the house them for future grants and that sort eases, including West Nile virus and and putting up all the pieces of artwork that of thing." Eastern equine encephalitis, samples we've made dating back to preschool. We roll But when federal and state investi­ research in the pathobiology build­ of which Fora! also kept in his freez­ piecrusts for pumpkin, apple and cream pies. gators closed in on the Wilbur 0. ing. er. We sit together around the table spreading Atwater building on campus to test Those who knew Fora! as an "When he saw anthrax !about to b<) tamales. for anthrax exposure and question undergraduate at Brown were sur­ destroyed! he was thinking we need Part of that tradition includes giving. My fam­ Fora!, university officials were more prised to hear he was under govern­ more sci

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Wednesday, December 5, 2001 The Observer + NEWS page 3 FACULTY SENATE GSU lobbies Group recommends more power for new increasing the power and importance of acts as a mediary between the two By JASON McFARLEY faculty in the governance of the groups and serves as a gauge for the News Editor University," said Michael Zuckert, vice senate to measure how much support its chair of the senate. efforts will find in the full council. handbook Should a measure by the Faculty The proposals were part of the sen­ "I think it's a sensible way to proceed," Senate win support of University offi­ ate's most aggressive strategy to date to said Valerie Sayers, an English profes­ cials. faculty who want to serve on Notre restructure itself. The effort to gain more sor. "We're operating with two bodies, By ANDREW THAGARD Dame's most powerful academic body formal power has concerned the group one of which has no power and one of News Writer may have to go through the senate first. since senators considered disbanding in which has all the power." The senate on Tuesday took an ambi­ May. citing disinterest among faculty and The Graduate Student Union plans to work tious step to give itself that authority, lay­ lack of respect from administrators as In other senate news: with representatives from the MBA program ing out a plan to align the group more reasons for dissolving the group. Stuart Greene, of the University and law school to draft a graduate student closely with the Academic Council, the + The senate lacked authority to vote Writing Program, agreed to be the facul­ handbook. replacing the current graduate chief governing body of the University's itself out of existence eight months ago. ty representative to the Student Senate. and undergraduate du Lac rulebook. educational affairs. Changes to the senate require approval Members approved the nomination Members of GSU. law and MBA programs At a meeting that ran past two hours. + of the Academic Council. University of lionel Jensen, chair of the East Asian met with Bill Kirk. director of Residence life. senators passed along to a joint commit­ President Father Edward Malloy and the Languages and literatures Department. Jeff Shoup. director of Residence Life and tee of the senate and Academic Council Board of Trustees. to be chair of the senate's Administration Housing and James Powell, dean of the their recommendation to consider two Changes senators considered Tuesday Committee. Graduate School to discuss the need for a actions that would shift power between would need approval of the very body Senate officers agreed last week to handbook of rules applicable only to gradu­ the groups: + that the senate would take power from begin meeting with deans of the ate students. The senate would elect the 20 elect­ + -the Academic Council. University's colleges to discuss changes "We don't want to be treated as kids," ed faculty members of the Academic "This will have to be approved," said to the group. Brogan said. The officers Kishori Deshpande, GSU vice-president. said. Council from among sitting senatprs. senate chair Jacqueline Brogan, "but expected to meet today with College of "We're all adults and we know how to The senate's five executive officers + that's been our agenda this fall ... to take Arts & Letters Dean Mark Roche and behave in situations." would be Academic Council members, it to the Academic Council to recommend College of Engineering Dean Frank The idea to create a separate graduate increasing by four the current number of that changes be made." Incropera. Meetings with other deans student handbook arose from GSU concerns faculty members of the council. The Before the full council votes on the will take place in January, Brogan said. over the tailgating policy. first brought up by move would increase faculty composition proposals, however. the joint committee Tracy Kijewski-Correa. Notre Dame of the council to 54 percent. with admin­ of five senators and four council mem­ Security/Police enforced du Lac's tailgating istrators holding the remainder of seats. bers will examine the changes' potential . Contact Jason McFarley at rule and some graduate, MBA and law stu- "We saw it as a significant detail in for approval. The committee essentially [email protected]. dents were cited although they were of legal ------~------~ drinkingage. The committee's purpose is to evaluate what rules should refer to graduate students and place them in a separate handbook to avoid future confusion. "There are many instances where du Lac doesn't apply to grad students," said Gabriela Burgos, GSU president. GSU hopes to assist in forming the committee as sooh as possi­ ble.

In other GSU news: + The GSU Information Technology Committee has reached an agreement with OIT over paper allowances at University computer clusters. OIT initially allotted each gradu­ ate student 1000 sheets per year - identical to the undergraduate amount. OIT has now agreed to extend that allowance to a maxi­ mum of 3000 sheets for the remainder of the school year. + Suzann Gallagher will not return to her position as GSU elections. credentials and proce­ dures secretary. Gallagher has decided to take a leave of absence. citing personal and family reasons. "I want to thank everyone for the help this semester," she said during the Tuesday night meet­ ing.

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ence had probably been informed about date rape statistics at some Rape point, but that they most likely did continued from page 1 not know all the facts, and probably had a two dimensional idea of the sit­ her legs together and bit a chunk of skin out of her cheek, uation. which she later used as evidence in her trial. When it was While Koestner said that she "hates all over her assailant walked out of the room and said statistics," she shared a few with the "Thank you." group. According to Koestner, 84 After the rape, Koestner told her R.A., who took her to percent of the time rape occurs, the health services 32 hours after it occurred. The nurse victim knows the assailant. there did nothing but tell her to get some sleep, even "Nobody told me that when I was though evidence can be collected up to 72 hours after­ 18," Koestner said. "Date rape didn't wards. She then went to the dean of students who told exist then, not until my photo was on her to "think about it.'' the cover of Time." Finally campus police helped Koestner, leading to an Koestner reported more statistics eventual trial. Her assailant was found guilty after admit­ which revealed that 98 percent of the ting that she had said no a dozen times. time drugs or alcohol are involved in "Some people don't understand tfie meaning of no, sexual assaults. One out of four even when you've said it a dozen times," Koestner said. "I women and one out of eight men are learned that the hard way." raped or sexually assaulted in their KRISTINE KAII!The Observer Koestner has managed to turn the worst night of her lifetime. Approximately every 20 Koestner acknowledged that most women in the audience (above) life into a positive experience. Speaking at colleges, high minutes someone in the United probably have been informed about date rape statistics at some point, schools, and military bases across the country in the States is raped. but that they most likely did not know all the facts. years since the tragedy has helped strengthen Koestner "All I want is one day without as an individual and has also strengthened the huge audi­ rape," said Koestner. engineer, but I don't think I would have such a positive ences who attend each lecture. Three main points Koestner stressed during the lecture effect on people every day if that's what I was doing," After the attack, Koestner earned national recognition were that rape is defmed as sexual intercourse without Koestner said. "It's hard though; it's emotionally drain­ as the first victim to publicly speak about rape. She effective consent, silence does not constitute effective con­ ing." appeared on the June 3, 1991 cover of TIME Magazine sent, and a person incapacitated by alcohol cannot pro­ When asked how she draws strength from public and has appeared on Larry King Live, Oprah, NBC vide effective consent to have sex. speaking, Koestner told the audience that she is a very Nightly News, MTV and Good Morning America. In 1993, "Five years ago, the definition of rape was physical determined person, who is very single minded about she worked with HBO to make the docu-drama "No force," Koestner said. "In 2001 rape is sex without effec­ achieving her goals. Visible Bruises: The Katie Koestner Story." She has pre­ tive consent." "When you hit rock bottom, there is nowhere to go but sented her program over 1,000 times .to more than 700 Koestner said that it is very hard to publicly share her up," she said. institutions nation wide. story. Koestner acknowledged that most women in the audi- "I don't regret it, ever. I could have been a chemical Contact Kate Rand at [email protected].

even from their homes over winter Netscape version 4.75 to avoid any ing their first day of DARTing. break. potential problems. Overall, the new system has been get­ DART However, the new system has had a "Internet Explorer with a security ting almost exclusively positive continued from page 1 few quirks when students use a brows­ setting on high does not allow cookies," reviews. er other than Netscape 4.75. which leads to problems Johnson said. "It seems like DARTing this year was even have to leave my apartment," "One small issue was currently being The Registrar's office has had few the best it has been so far. It was sim­ McCarthy said. resolved," said Pamela Johnson, Senior problems with students not under­ ple, easy and quick," McCarthy said. That is part of the flexibility of the Assistant Registrar. "But it only affect­ standing the system. However, accord­ new system; students can register from ed a few people." ing to Pace, surprisingly there were no Contact Kevin Suhanic at computer clusters, their dorm rooms or She also advised students to use freshmen in the Registrar's office dur- [email protected]

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'I I Israel strikes Palestinian targets: I I In the most wide-ranging military attack on I I Palestinian areas in 14 months of conflict, I I Israeli warplanes and helicopters today I I bombarded security offices in eight areas of I I the West Bank and Gaza Strip, killing at I I least two Palestinians and injuring scores. I I I I Antimissile weapon test successful: I I A prototype antimissile weapon demolished I a mock warhead last night high above the I Pacific Ocean in the second consecutive ' success for the Pentagon's costly missile l defense program, military officials said. I The administration has said it wants a 'I 1 rudimentary missile defense against long­ I I range missiles available by 2004 to 2006. I l 1 NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS

Haitian boat beaches near Florida: An overloaded sailboat carrying 185 Haitians ran aground in shallow water 10 miles off the Florida coast Monday after being at sea for 10 days. The Haitians were taken to a Coast Guard station in Miami, then were to be questioned by the Immigration and Naturalization Service at a nearby detention center to see if any will be allowed to enter the United States, said INS spokeswoman Patricia Mancha.

Judge denies plea reversal: In angry and at times sarcastic terms, a California judge today rejected Sara Jane Olson's efforts to withdraw her guilty plea to charges that she _participated in a plot to AFPPHOTQ bomb two police cars here 26 years ago as Moving into a security position, an infantry company with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, moves past a member of a self-styled revolutionary their newly acquired forward-operating base on November 25, 2001 in Southern Afghanistan. group, the Symbionese Liberation Army. Ms. Olson, who had fought this day of reck­ oning for decades, first as a fugitive for 24 years, then through numerous delays in her Marines probe more territory trial, is to be sentenced on Jan. 18. last bastion of control. 26, these forays have accompanying the marines Associated Press Those elite troops - the steadily widened their here, it is not permitted to Kandahar ·· Marine Corps' closest search, expanding their disclose the exact size or Having established sig- equivalent to special oper­ operations significantly location of the force. It INDIANA NEWS BRIEFS nificant firepower on the ations forces - have beyond simply securing continues to grow, howev­ ground here, American joined light armored vehi­ the perimeter at this er, as C-130 and C-17 Casino tax increase opposed: City marines are now probing cles on closer-in patrols sprawling desert com­ cargo aircraft maintained and county leaders are opposing Gov. Frank deeper toward the chaotic and Cobra helicopter gun­ pound. a nightly air bridge. The C- swaths of territory still ships and Huey reconnais­ Marine commanders 130's alone are averaging O'Bannon's proposal for a $2 increase in under control of the sance helicopters that here have declined to dis­ 10 flights in and out a riverboat casino admission fees to help solve Taliban, military spokes- depart just before dusk cuss their future opera­ night. the state's financial problems. Evansville City men here said today. each evening from the bur- tional plans, but Defense Among the additional Council members agreed Monday to add their The 15th Marine geoning and increasingly Secretary Donald H. forces and equipment that names to a letter by Mayor Russ Lloyd Jr., a Expeditionary Unit's Force multinational base here. Rumsfeld has said the arrived here early today l Republican, that will be sent to the Democratic Reconnaissance Platoon "We're more aggressive­ force here was intended to was a significant contin­ governor about his proposed $2 increase. _has begun widening its ly patrolling," Capt. David put pressure on the gent of Australian troops, That tax is one of several proposals from patrols across an arc of T. Romley, a Marine Corps remaining Taliban forces, said Capt. Stewart T. O'Bannon to shore up a projected $1.3 billion desolate territory that is spokesman, said. blocking escape routes and Upton, another spokesman. 1 essentially no-man's-land, Having encountered no interdicting ·them if they They joined liaison officers I budget deficit. The increase from $3 to $5 per ~ focusing particularly on an significant Taliban forces move. from Australia, Britain and I casino patron requires legislative approval. I area between here and since attacking a convoy of Under the ground rules Germany who have been I Kandahar, the Taliban's military vehicles on Nov. imposed on journalists here for several days. l

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line of Kamen inventions, stones. honor code ruling By ZACHARY NORMAN including the first portable dial­ A rider also can turn around Harvard Crimson ysis machine and the same type on an incline. of heart stint implanted in Vice Because of its versatility in By ANNIE VANCE "It makes the Church CAMBHIDGE, Mass. President Hichard B. Cheney. traveling short distances, I~any The Daily Universe look bad and we'd rather Dean Kamen at last unveiled The inventor also created a companies already have his latest invention - a higl'J­ wheelchair that can climb ordered units for their employ­ just drop it." teeh scooter - on "Good stairs. PROVO, Utah ees. The United States Postal Morning Ameriea" Monday Kamen only revealed the Brigham Young University Serviee plans on trying to use after months of media specula­ nature of Ginger to a few students John llash, Charles Charles Clawson Segways for mail carriers, and tion about the invention that investors and other high-tech Clawson and Corbin Clawson Brigham Young University Amazon.com will use Segways some have said "will change luminaries, such as Apple and Utah Valley State College student to allow workers to move the world." cofounder Steve Jobs and student Neil Walton will around quickly in warnhouses. Code-named Ginger, the Amazon.eom CEO Jeff Bozos. Many large corporations were appear in court today to "The students do have an Scgway !Iuman Transporter is appeal a citation they Last spring provided with opportunity to appeal that the world's first self-balancing J 0 b s early viewing received for holding a dance. recommendation," Jenkins scooter and allows a person to Under the city Dance Hall describnd "People have been getting of the inven­ said. travel about 12 miles per hour. Ginger as along fine with bikes. I tion, so that Ordinance. public parties are Charles Clawson said he has The scooter can run up to 15 to uphold requirements such having tlw don't know what impact they could chosen nut to appeal the rec­ miles on a single electric potential to ·place orders as providing surveillance ommendation for probation. charge; to steer a Segway, a cameras, metal detectors and be as big of a it might have." in advance. Hash said he appealed the rider simply needs to shift their deal as the Curi·ently state certified security. probation because he wants body weight and tlw machine Government. school and personal only an indus­ to be able to graduate in will sense the change and Oliver Soong church dances are exempt computer trial ·version December. respond almost instantaneous­ Harvard graduate from the law. and said that of Sehrway will Jenkins said the appeal ly. Hash and Clawson claimed "cities will be be mass pro­ process takes five school days The media frenzy surround­ they should be exempt from built around dw:ed; a con­ from the time the recommen­ ing Ging1~r has been building this law because of their it." sumer version, which will cost sinee last January when online ordination as ministers dation is made. Jenkins Speculation about what about $3,000, will follow in late Harvard Business School in the Universal Life Church. declined to specify the nature Ginger would be ran rampant 2002. Publishing lliBSPI revealed it llash said they became min­ of the violation, citing the on many Web sites and discus­ Many proponents of Segway paid a $250,000 advance for a isters not to r a m i I y sion boards. Many thought see it as potentially being useful Education book about Ginger without associate Ginger might bn a type of hcw­ in crowded urban an~as, partic­ "[University officials] are even knowing what the inven­ themselves Bights and ering scooter or run on a ularly in East Asia. tion was. with another pretty serious about Privacy Act, Sterling engine, a highly ~~m­ Despite predictions by somf' With Monday's oflicial unveil­ religion. but this." which pre- cient engine that potentially that Ginger would mvolutionizn ing of Kmmm's invention, HBSP to make a vents such could run on fuel such as personal transport. others an' disclosures. representatives said they arc stat1~ment hydrogen. skeptical of such pronounce­ Charles Clawson excited about Segway's future. about the But Charles Because of gyroscopes and ments. Clawson said "We think it is really intrigu­ unconstitu­ Brigham Young University tilt snnsors that monitor a "This is not nPw," said .los1~ they were ing," liBSP Corporate tionality of student rider's movements 100 times A. Gomez-lbaiH~z. Bok profes­ Communication Dirndor Sarah the law. told they per minutn, it is almost impos­ sor of urban planning and pub­ McConville said. The city were in viola­ sible to fall oiT the scooter. lie policy at Ilarvard University. The book about the scooter, citation isn't their biggest tion of the honor code Segway is also dnsignml so that to be written by Steve Kemper, Some students also predicted problem right now. According because they broke the law when a rider steps the will focus on the process of orr the scooter would have a limit­ to Hash, they have been put and were disrespectful of scooter it immediately stops. innovation in general and ed impact on city lif1~. on probation with BYU and other people. Although Sogway is designed Segway's develoriment specifi­ "People havn been getting are unsure if they will be able Charles Clawson said he to be primarily used on pave­ cally, McConville said, and will along fine with bikes. I don't to register for classes next didn't think they broke the ment, the scooter also ean trav­ be released next year. know what impuct it might semester. law; it is still to be deter­ el through water and over have," Oliwr Soong '04 said. Charles Clawson said they mined. Ginger is just one in a long already have met twice with "It sounds like they are the Honor Code office to dis­ grasping at straws to me," cuss their status as students. Clawson said. He said BYU is not taking the Charles Clawson said they matter lightly. Charles have sought "friendly advice" Clawson is worried they won't from a lawyer. He said they be able to register next wanted to know where they semester. stood legally. "They are pretty serious "He explained things to us NYSP 2002 about this," he said. so we wouldn't go into it Hash said he was going to blind," Charles Clawson said. graduate in December, but his He said they plan to plead diploma was suspended. guilty in court because he summer Service Program BYU spokeswoman Carrie doesn't want this to be bad Jenkins said the recommen­ publicity for the Church. dation was made to put the "It makes the Church look students on probation for vio­ bad and we'd rather just drop lation of the honor code. it," Charles Clawson said. Do you want to work with young people this summer?

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Injured serviceiDen discuss combat WEST BANK

vicemen are based at Fort servicemen were wounded by Associated Press Campbell, on the Kentucky­ an errant U.S. missile. Israeli forces strike FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. Tennessee state line, 50 miles "Everything went brown Three servicemen injured in north of Nashville. and we started flying through an explosion inside an ancient Eventually, the northern the air," Capt. Paul said. Arafat compound Afghan fortress said Tuesday alliance soldiers began greet- Capt. Kevin, of Oakland, they hope to return as soon as ing them N.J., was attacks on Israelis possible to the war on terror­ with what hospitalized Associated Press Arafat is no less than "the ism. translated to with a frac­ main impediment to peace "Everywhere we went, RAMALLAH At a news conference, the "thank you" there were crowds of tured pelvis and stability in the Middle men praised northern alliance in English. and was Bodyguards whisked Yasser Arafat into an underground East. Arafat has chosen the fighters and said they trusted "It's hard people. They would expected to path of terror (to) try to make them to help after the explo• to put into return home bunker at the sight of Israeli applaud. That was attack helicopters approa­ diplomatic gains through sion. words the later this murder," he said. a really, really ching his "They're our friends, and conditions week; 1st With troops sealing off the they're going to take care of that these good feeling. , Sgt. David, c o m - pound West Bank and Gaza, the us," said Paul, a 30-year-old soldiers are 0 f Tuesday. Palestinian leader has been Army captain from suburban facing," Capt. Evansville, left a virtual prisoner in Paul e Chicago who is a member of Paul said of Ind., suf­ S Ramallah. Sargeant 1st Class c o n d s the 5th Special Forces Group. the northern f e r e d The tactic further compli­ I a t e r Citing security concerns, alliance. eardrum cates Arafat's daunting task military officials declined to "The lack of damage. when the missiles - confronting and control­ give full names for the wound­ equipment. The lack of cold The men's injuries ranged ling increasingly popular weather clothing. And the fact struck- ed servicemen. from broken bones to rup­ a few Arafat Islamic militants when he has Five servicemen were · is they continue to fight." tured eardrums. All were d o z e n little to offer his people in injured during an uprising by The five men had spent days expected to recover, with the return. Taliban prisoners at the in the fortress before Taliban possibility of some perma­ yards from where he had been sitting - the Palestinian When he emerged from his fortress outside the city of prisoners were placed there, nent hearing loss, Capt. Paul shelter, Arafat angrily Mazar-e-Sharif. Two did not said Sgt. 1st Class Paul, a 38- said. leader was safely hidden away with advisers and body­ accused Israel of trying to attend the year-old All received the Purple sabotage his crackdown on news con­ f r o m Heart. The CIA agent, Johnny guards in a windowless underground office. Islamic militants, which Israel ference "It's hard to put into words Rockport, "Mike" Spann, was killed by dismisses as a sham. because of Texas. rioting prisoners, becoming "You should not forget that the conditions that these Arafat is a fighter," said The Israelis "don't want me t h e i r On Nov. the first known U.S. combat to succeed and for this (Prime Ahmed Abdel Rahman, secre­ injuries. soldiers (in the northern 26, an 11- casualty in Afghanistan. Minister Ariel Sharon) is esca­ At first, alliance) are facing. The person team Before the uprising, the tary general of the Palestinian Cabinet, who stayed in the lating his military activities northern lack of equipment. The lack was sent men said they lived at times against our people, against alliance into the in caves, rarely bathed and shelter with him. "He was very quiet. ... our towns. against our cities, soldiers of cold weather clothing. fortress to sometimes went hungry. against our establishments," were curi­ And the fact is they look for two They said they believe in Although he was very sur­ prised, he did not stop giving Arafat said. "He doesn't want ous about continue to fight.,, CIA agents, their cause, especially after a peace process to start." Americans, one of witnessing the transforma­ directions .... We took all the natural measures that we The Palestinian Authority s a i d whom was tion of Mazar-e-Sharif once has rounded up some 130 Michael, a Paul later found the Taliban fled. used to take when we were in Lebanon." members of the militant 27 -year-old Captain dead, he "Everywhere we went, Islamic Jihad and Hamas Air Force said. there were crowds of peo­ Rahman said Arafat ordered employees of the groups in response to week­ sergeant The men ple," said Sgt. 1st Class Paul. end suicide bombings and from Oxford, Conn., who is never found the agents, but "They would applaud. That compound to evacuate, keep­ ing only his personal body­ shootings in Israel that killed based at Hurlburt Field, Fla. soon felt a massive explosion. was really, really a good feel­ 26 people. Jibril Rajoub, The other four injured ser- Military officials have said the ing." guards. Prime Minister Ariel Palestinian security chief in the West Bank, said arrests Sharon's government said it would continue, although was not trying to harm Arafat none have been made since personally, but wanted to the Israeli airstrikes began send a stern warning to crack Monday. down on militants. "The purpose was to send a "How can we take mea­ sures in order to control the clear military message .... situation when all our institu­ 'Friends, we've had enough, take the responsibility that tions are being targeted?" asked Palestinian Information you have and stop the terror­ ism,"' said the Israeli army Minister Yasser Abed Rabbo. "The security offices and even spokesman, Brig. Gen. Ron our jails have been threat­ Kitrey. ened. How can we control the Sharon did not comment situation?" Tuesday, but in a TV address The attacks are the latest Monday he blamed Arafat for chapter of Israel's up-and­ down relationship with Arafat, who was exiled from Palestinian territory in the late 1960s. When Israel invaded 6:00PM-8:30PM Lebanon in 1982, Sharon, then Israel's defense minister, repeatedly targeted Arafat, fiNAL 4 STUDENT ROUND ROBIN who was in Beirut with his The top four student teams compete in a round robin PLO fighters. Arafat was once competition to determine who will represent the University even in an Israeli sniper's of Notre Dame at the Regional Competition. crosshairs, according to reports, but the man hesitat­ ed to shoot. 8:30PM-9:30PM CoU 259-1ooo for more detoils RECTOR MINI-TOURNAMENT Two teams of Residence Hall Rectors and University Administrators will square off. Beware, the Microwave 9:30PM-10:00PM Disaster!

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TODAY'S STAFF POLL QUESTION QUOTE OF THE DAY News Scene Maribel Morey Amanda Greco Van Giles Graphics Who do you want to be "My school motto was 'Monsanto incorpori Justin Krivickas Jimmy Atkinson the new head football coach? glorius maxima co pia' which in Latin means, Sports Production 'When the going gets tough, the tough go Katie Hughes Jeff Baltruzak Vote at NDToday.com by Thursday at 5 p.m. shopping."' Viewpoint Lab Tech Sheila Flynn Nellie Williams Robin Williams actor THE OBSERVER VIEWPOINT Wednesday, December 5, 2001 page 9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Davie did not have Irish attitude

While I believe that Bob Davie brought some positives to the Notre Dame football program, such as a high team GPA and graduation rate, we should applaud the message that Kevin White sent to the Notre Dame community by letting Davie go on Sunday. The problem was not Bob Davie's lack of knowledge for the game, or his effort. The problem was attitude, and I don't believe that Bob Davie has the type of attitude that has always propelled Notre Dame to success. First, Davie's pessimistic attitude brings down our players. I am sick of hearing how our team isn't explosive so we can't throw the ball, or that teams like Navy and Boston College are college football powerhouses. As Davie states before playing winless Navy, "This game, because of who we are playing, is a game that every year is going to be a challenge." Is he talking about Navy, the team that we have beaten 38 years in a row? We are never going to defeat college football powerhouses like Nebraska and Tennesse if we have the atti­ tude that a team like Navy is superior to us. Bob Davie seems scared to play even the worst teams - similar to how our offense is scared to throw the ball or be aggressive. Maybe that's why playing a win­ Appreciate coaches' less Navy team becomes a showdown, instead of a joke. Second, Davie's attitude on the field doesn't instill confidence in his players. I can.recall the first game of the year when the hopes and dreams of a national championship were still high. Yes, Terrence sacrifices Howard, the starter, fumbled on the first play from scrimmage, but is that a good reason to bench him for most of the game. How can play­ As Coach Davie and consequently the rest of hearts. They love Notre Dame and everything ers play with freedom and enthusiasm when they are constantly wor­ the Notre Dame coaching staff is released from for which it stands. They have put in long ried that one single mistake will get them benched? Players should the University, let us please not forget to treat hours, often arriving well before 8 a.m. and feel like they are going on the field do something positive, not scared these men with the respect they deserve as not sometimes not leaving until midnight, just tb to play. only people, but also as members of the Notre try to develop the team to its full potential and Finally, and worst of all, Bob Davie has accepted defeat. After the Dame family. give you the team that many of you claim you loss to Stanford, Davie reverted back to the high GPAs and gradua­ For the past year and a half, I have been "deserve." They strive to balance their jobs tion rate of Notre Dame football players, suggesting that this season blessed with the opportunity to work with this and families, while never relinquishing their wasn't a dismal failure. Well, I have news for you. Anytime Notre outstanding group of men. They have through absolute passion and love for the game itself. Dame loses more than they win, it is a failure. At a press conference, time become my surrogate fathers and big Please keep in mind the incredible sacrifices Davie stated that we have to look at the big picture and at our foot­ brothers, my mentors. and my inspiration. I the entire coaching staff has made and the ball team's true character. He says that the team succeeded because have finally found a job that I love going to enormous pressure that has been placed upon they are good peopfe. He tells us that it is difficult to produce a every day. This semester has been the hardest them before laying harsh criticisms upon national championship team with Notre Dame's high academic stan­ of my life as I have been confronted by many them. These amazing men have been such an dards. On Sunday, Kevin White said that Bob Davie is wrong. The of the difficulties that life throws at us some­ inspiration to me and all who have been ability to achieve athletic success while maintaining academic excel­ times. No matter how bad my day was, going blessed to have worked with them. lence is the essence of Notre Dame. It's what makes us special. It's to work always put me in a great mood. It was To those men, thank you for everything you why we came to this University and it's why we are Notre Dame. On there that I felt the sense of the Notre Dame have taught me, good luck to you as you move Sunday, Kevin White refused to let Bob Davie take that mentality spirit the- strongest. I don't know how I ever on from Notre Dame, and may God bless you away from us. could have gotten through the past few and your families. months without them. The coaches always Michael Sweiker took time out to talk to me could always make Meglrann E. Finerghty junior me laugh. sophomore Alumni Hall These are truly amazing men with incredible Pangborn Hall Dec. 4, 2001 mentalities, wonderful families and genuine Dec. 4, 2001 Students fight battle between life, drudgery

It starts with the annoying pulse of my alarm clock. It's there on the mornings that 'order to escape the anxiety of freedom. After reading this, I simply stopped and I step into the frigid air when, just minutes before, I was wrapped in the warmth of closed my book. I stopped reading and instead of thinking about how this informa­ my bed. I feel it as I trudge off heavily to an 8:30 a.m. class, with that almost embar­ tion was going to be tested, I simply applied the text to my current situation. l rassed feeling of being up so early, to learn. I see it in my fellow class-goers from And it finally hit me. This test is about 1/10 of my psychology grade, which is 1/5 , the groggy looks on their faces, which all but scream for more sleep (a rare com­ of all my first semester grades, which is 1/8 of my total grades here at Notre Dame. modity here). It seems to possess everyone around me; the Even my total grades only possess a small fraction of meaning in the grand scheme I' aura of the room is death. It's there every early morning of Stephen Dick of "me." I did the math and came up with a single certainty: grades do not matter. classes and it's there every late night of studying; it is the Learning and studying is fine. What is not fine, however, is the drudgery of learning drudgery of campus academic life. and studying. On those surreal weekday mornings and those late late-night Guest Column Notre Dame is full of zealous students who will fight tooth and nail to receive the cram sessions, I inwardly marvel at the driving force that got better grade. Put the best, brightest and hardest-working in the same classes to me out of bed so early and tucked me into bed so late. After compete for the same prize and the overzealous will go to even greater lengths. some pondering, I was soon able to narrow the possible forces They will live, eat and breathe drudge, if only for the day before a test, in order to down to a single suspect. This adversary, while influential, is the silent and intangi­ outweigh another classmate on a scale that is imbalanced. At times, we all do things ble type. This driving force, this source of drudgery, is nothing more than grades. when our hearts are not in them; I see it every day. However, the choice to do or not For me, it is another late night and I am taking a study break or, as I so fondly do something truly exists. refer to it, a "sanity break." I am in the process of cramming two weeks, three The choices we make today must be made for today, and not for the sake of a hap­ chapters and 100 pages of psychology for a test I am to take later on this very day. pier future that is perpetually a day away. As tempting as it is to drudge today in And no matter how I slice it, a feat of this magnitude has "all-nighter" written all order to provide for tomorrow, be it for a good test grade in the short run or a over it. The drudgery continues and the influence of grades has claimed another vic­ secure job in the long run, we must avoid such temptations based on the fact that tim (me). today could be the day for which we have no tomorrow. On his first day of class, our psych professor underestimated education's greatest Engaging in drudgery is a decision that I see people here, including myself. mak­ adversary and overestimated his grade-oriented students when he stated that we ing all the time. By all means, read, learn and improve your psyche, but do not students should "study for knowledge, not grades." My first impression of this tired drudge. Do only what you truly want to do; it is your choice to make. By drudging idea was undoubtedly the same as my classmates: easily said. You don't have to put we will all lose touch with what we really feel in exchange for some letters closer to up with my parents. the top of the alphabet. But as I was just plugging through my reading and the clock neared 3 a.m., I That is a frightening reality. began to understand the relevance of his words. Now, if you will excuse me, I have some sleep to catch up on. The truth came to light as I was just learning about existentialism, an idea that claims "we are free to alter our course of action at any time." Stephen Dick is a guest columnist for The Observer. He is a freshman from It goes on t.o state that people often sacrifice their freedom in order to -avoid the Keenan Hall and can be contacted at [email protected]. responsibility of free choice and the concerns that accompany such responsibility. The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily People actually deceive themselves into believing their actions are determined in those of The Observer. .------~------~-

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By AMANDA GRECO Associate Scene Editor Kinetica Here's an interesting twist on an old favorite. SCEA Santa Monica Racing games are perhaps the largest and best­ loved genre of video games. In the past, garners **** (out of five) have been able to gain speed using conventional modes of transport such as cars, boats and motor­ cycles, and even more non-conventional machines such as gravity defying vehicles and hovercrafts. Graphically, this game is astonishing. Each track is SCEA Santa Monica's Kinetica is something quite highly detailed and almost confusingly intricate. different: Characters in this racing game have been The tracks are comprised of so many different melded to their "kinetic skin" allowing them to levels and shortcuts that it is hard to keep track of reach speeds in excess of 200 mph on their hands where a racer is located on the course. Racers can· and knees. Wheels spring forth from hands and easily become disoriented on these tracks as feet and sleek, aerodynamic suits barely cover the angles change; there is no solid point of reference rest of the body. to use to determine if one is racing on the bottom Each character is rated on the abilities of his or or sides of the track. her given suit. Acceleration, top speed, cornering, Often times it is a guessing game when a racer grip and mass all factor into each character's abili­ careens off the edge of one track; sometimes what ty to dominate a given track. lies beneath is another section of track, other The artistic talent used to create these charac­ times you fall off into the great CGI beyond. ters is great enough to merit a separate booklet The trick to winning this game lies all in a char­ Racers can access the energy in their boost meter accompanying the game just for the artwork. acter's Kinetic Suit boost meter and keeping it full. to get an extra edge over competitors, utilize con- Latest Metal Gear as 'Solid' as they come

By C. SPENCER BEGGS Secene Editor Metal Gear Solid Metal Gear Solid 2: the· Sons of Liberty isn't a videogame, it's a movie. Of course, that statement is only Konami half true; players of Konami's follow-up to the 1998 ***** (out of five) Playstation hit Metal Gear Solid will spend about as much time watching the game as they do playing it. Konami has pulled out all the stops with MGS2. In fact, just up the ante, it takes gaming to a whole new level. the 3-D graphics are so good that· cut-scene movies are MGS2 doesn't make many quantum leaps in format, almost indistinguishable from normal gameplay; they however. Fans of MGS2's predecessor will recognize even have an imperceptible load time. The game is one of Konami's gameplay style with only a few minor tweaks the first new-wave videogames emerging on the market and improvements. While some games require major that are beginning to take advantage of the Playstation format overhauls between sequels, Konami wisely decid­ 2's advanced graphic rendering abilities. MGS2 doesn't ed to stick ~ith one of MGS' strongest selling points:. escape and evasion style espionage rather than double­ barreled gun-blasting action (although MGS2 leaves plenty of room for that, too). In fact, MGS2 seems to be upon thumb-blistering hour. Scripted by video game vet­ just an extension of the original title. eran Hideo Kojima, this installment survives the trip from MGS2_does, however, change genre slightly in this new Japan linguistically intact. MGS2 lacks verbal gaffs like installment by adding a touch of the supernatural. The "the truck have started to move" all too familiar in previ­ addition is modest and really adds an extra boost to the ous games. games. In all fairness, it wouldn't be prudent to reveal even a Besides having graphics the quality of the latest CGI smidge of the plot to this cliff-hanger. But garners will sec movies like "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within," MGS2 both old and new faces as well as Metal Gear conventions has one of the most impressive soundtracks in gaming such as hiding in a cardboard box, starting out with history. The professional tracks are laid down by some of almost nothing but a pack of cigarettes ·and elaborate Hollywood's best known sound editors like Harry nicknames. Gregson-Williams. In surround sound, MGS2 can have MGS2 is undoubtedly on the fast-track to becoming a the feeling of a blockbuster action flick. videogame classic and obviously redefines the standards The real improvements in MGS2 come from its beefed­ in action/adventure gameplay and cinematic effects. With up plot. While the Metal Gear series has always been more than 2,000,000 copies of the game shipped out known for its complex web of setups, double crosses and already, MGS2 should be on every Playstation 2 gamer's reversals, MGS2 takes the cake for having the most intri­ wishlist this holiday season. cate and riveting storyline. Critics of MGS complained that the ending was unsatisfactory and rightfully so. MGS2's addictive plot will have garners hooked for hour Contact Spencer Beggs at [email protected]. THE OBSERVER

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--•..a ormat in racing genre

There are several ways to gain boost. A player up to four players. can take advantage of the boost strips located The single player season mode is the key to along areas of track. When racing over one, a play­ unlocking new tracks and characters then accessi­ er receives the same acceleration as active boost­ ble in the single race, practice races and competi­ ing without depleting the meter. tive races. The season consists of a series of races To be able to actively boost, a player must have a where a player must finish with a certain ranking significant level in their boost meter. Meters can to advance· to the next race. There are three be filled either by siphon boosting - sucking up options to re-try games within a season. Each sea­ the power from boost strips as you pass them - or son becomes increasingly more difficult with more by performing tricks to earn boost. This is the best stringent r\)quirements for qualifying. way to gain boost, and it is doubtful that a player Kinetica adds a new and interesting mode of rac­ could win a game without performing any stunts. ing to a genre full of creative transportation. Once Performing several stunts in a row creates a the tracks are mastered, this game offers endless combo, providing additional boost. entertainment and extraordinary graphics. Power-ups can also be gathered throughout the game, comprised of either five yellow crystals or one r.ed crystal. Power-ups are randomly assigned and can provide the option to deactivate the boost of players in your proximity, perform stunts at double the speed, steal other character's boost and more. Single player options include the single race, a season and a practice race, while two player trolled skids while turning or gain more air when options include a practice race and a split screen Contact Amanda Greco at launching off ramps. option, as well as a competitive/best of series for [email protected]. GTA 3: for mature audiences only

break for increased control. By BOB MASTERS GTA3 by Rock Star Games for PlayStation 2 is an Scene Writer Grand Theft Auto 3 incredibly entertaining game light-years away from any other competitors on the market. The intriguing When Pope John Paul II called 20th Century story-line and easy to handle interface make it Western society a "culture of death," he may have Rock Star Games enjoyable to play and the graphics will leave the anticipated a time when the average American could ***** (out of five) players jaw dropped in astonishment. experience car-jacking, gang warfare, prostitution, Its one detraction may be the mature rating, with drug use and homicide from the comfort of their own GTA3 becoming at times little more than a blood­ couch. The game is set in real time so the player will see bath. If you're easily offended by mobster movies With Rock Star Games' holiday release of Grand the sun rise, watch thunder storms roll in, and expe­ such as "Goodfellas" or "Ca_sino," this may not be the Theft Auto 3 for Sony PlayStation 2, that time is rience the setting sun give way to the darkness of game for you. But if you enjoy a little suspension of now. midnight. reality and a chance to express your violent side in a Following the same plot of Rock Star Games' previ­ If the player jumps into a car too fast, the door will way that won't land you in jail, GTA3 is a must-own. ous Grand Theft offerings, Grand Theft Auto and remain open until he reaches out and close it. If a Grand Theft Auto 2, players take on the role of a cop comes too close, the player will flip him the bird. small-time crook in the corrupt metropolis of Liberty Bullet-wounds and beatings produce oozing blood, Contact Bob Masters at [email protected]. City. Set-up by his girlfriend during a heist, the play­ so stunningly realistic a mature rating may seem er manages to escape from the police after a gang of tame. All these graphical extras add -~. thugs overtakes the police car he is traveling in. up to make GTA3 a visual experi­ Aided in his escape by a member of a local crimi­ ence like no other game on the mar­ nal outfit, the player begins doing odd.jobs for ket. Liberty City crimelords in his quest to become a Game time is divided spending "made-man." GTA3 carries a mature rating and it half the time on foot and half the definitely earns it, with missions ranging from tailing time inside a car. GTA3 offers both suspected informants to gunning-down rival gang first and third-person character leaders. control and plays about as well as Graphically, GTA3 is in a league of its own. The most next-generation role-playing previous Grand Theft Auto games, GTA and GTA2, games. _ were two-dimensional cartoons. Updated for a more Once inside a car, however, GTA3 powerful system. GTA3 is a stunning visual extrava­ transforms itself from a RPG into a ganza. The action takes place in three large playable top of the line auto sim. Mini-vans environments, each with their own unique aspects and sedans handle just as awkward­ including harbors, airports, major business centers, ly and slowly as their real-life coun­ armories, red-light dist,ricts and residential areas. terparts. Sports cars and perfor­ The visuals are incredibly crisp; buildings are three­ mance vehicles are a true pleasure dimensional and sleek, cars are detailed down to to handle, offering a high speed get­ hood-ornaments and the player receives a make­ away vehicle that includes a hand- over into a leather-jacket, cargo-pant clad hood. page 12 The Observer+ SPORTS Wednesday, December 5, 20C 1

NBA Rose smells sweet with 25 points, 10 boards

Cleveland won for the fifth time in its last skid. Knicks (1 0-9), who outshot the Bucks 44 Associated Press six home games. Wally Szczerbiak scored 16 of his 20 percent to :n percent. Marcus Camby had Miller added 11 assists, including two points in the first half for the eight points and 13 rebounds, 12 or thl~m INDIANAPOLIS on key baskets in the final 2:03 as the Timberwolves, who improved to 7-1 at on the defensive glass. Jalen Hose had 25 points and 10 Cavs held off a rally. Miller went 12-of-16 home and are still ofT to the best start in Milwaukee, which had been 6-0 against rebounds and Jm·maine O'Neal added 23 from the field, added eight rebounds and franchise history at 11-5. the Eastern Conference, trailed 42-33 at points and 11 rebounds as the Indiana scored Cleveland's final six points on free Hashard Lewis had 17 points for halftime after getting outshot 4 7 percent Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 104-96 throws. Seattle, which never led and dropped its to 29 percent. Tuesday night. Lamond Murray had 19 points, third straight after a three-game winning Glenn Hobinson, who didn't play AI Harrington scored 18 for the Pacers. Jumaine Jones added 14 rebounds and streak. Sunday night at Portl&nd because of a who were playing their first game at Chris Mihm had 10 points and 12 Garnett - Minnesota's leading scorer sprainnd right wrist, scored 24 points. But home following a five-game road trip that rebounds for the Cavs, who for a change and undisputed star - continued his he pic'ked up his fifth foul with 11:43 ended with a 31-point loss to the Los can finally see a glimmer of hope with shooting slump by going 7 -for-20 from remaining and sat out for six minutes. Angeles Clippers. Ilgauskas back. the field, but Szczerbiak again picked up The Bucks sornly missed him, watching Nick Van Exel scored 30 and had 10 Ilgauskas, who has missed 282 of a pos­ the slack. a four-point deficit go back above double assists for the Nuggets and Raef LaFrentz sible 396 games since being drafted in Guarded by defensive standout Gary digits as Milwaukee never made a game had his fourth straight double-double 1996, made 4 of 6 shots. blocked two and Payton most of the game, Szczerbiak shot or it aftm· that. with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Voshon altered several others. (>-for-7 in the first quarter and linished 9- The Bucks were lethargic from the Lenard scored 13 of his 20 points in the Corliss Williamson had 19 points for the for-18. start, but Camby picked up three fouls in fourth quarter. Pistons, who carne in leading the NBA's Hasho Nosterovic had 12 points, and just over a minute and took a seat with Tlw Nuggets trailed 85-70 at the end of Central Division but played more like the Joe Smith and Gary Trent each had 11 for the Knicks ahead 48-36 with 8:13 left in the third quarter, but Lenard scored 10 squad which won just 32 games last sea­ Minnesota. the third quarter. points, ineluding two 3-pointers, in the son. Payton had 15 points, Yin Baker 13 and Othnlla Harrington replaced him but he, first six minutes of the fourth to make it Clifford Hobinson added 17 points and reserve Earl Watson 10 for Seattle. too, picked up quick fouls, ineluding two 91-82. Jerry Stackhouse 14 - but none in the The Timberwolves built a 19-point ofTcmsive fouls and a technical in a 30- Indiana pushed the lead back to 12, and second half when he went 0-for-1 0 from advantage on a tip-in by Nesterovie with seeond span as the Bucks whittled away the Nuggets got no closer than eight the the lloor. 2:57 left in the first half. The Sonics at the lead, pulling to 66-62 after tlm~e rest of tlw way as they lost for the fifth After scoring nine points in the first quickly sliced that lead to 53-45 with 11 quarters. time in six games. half, Ilgauskas came back with 5:31 left in straight points- nine or them on 3-point­ But the Bucks went cold again, ~coring The Pacers outrebounded Denver 52- the third quarter and the Cavs trailing 65- ers by Lewis, Vladimir Hadmanovic and just orw basket in tho first 5:35 of the 39. The Nuggets only had 10 offensive 64. Moments later, Bimbo Coles and Brent Barry. fourth quarter. rebounds, despite averaging nearly 15 a Wesley Person hit consecutive 3-pointers Minnesota stretched the lead to 58-4 7 Sprewell scored 14 points as the Knicks game. and the Cavs went ori a 16-2 run toopen after Smith's three-point play just bdore jumped out to a 32-22 lead.< The Pacers took a lead two minutes into a 7 -point lead after three. halftime. the game and never trailed. They shot Williamson's basket gave the Pistons an The Sonics came within nine whnn 62.5 percent in the second quarter, with 84-83 lead with 6:06 left, but Miller Szczerbiak was called for goaltending on Kings 94, 76ers 84 Harrington making all six shots from the scored 10 points and the Cavs closed the Payton's driving layup late in the third, Peja Stojakovic had 20 points and 12 floor and Jamaal Tinsley shooting 3-for-4. game with a 17-4 spurt despite making but Terrell Brandon's jumper beat the rebounds, leading five Kings in double fig­ Harrington had seven points, two seven turnovers in the final period. buzzer at the end of the quarter and ures as Sacramento emerged from a rebounds and a block during a 13-4 run Ilgauskas made his debut to chants of bumped the lead up to 82-68. shooting slump to beat the Philadelphia that extended Indiana's lead to 53-39. "Z" and a standing ovation with 1:53 left Chauncey Billups, whose 3-pointer with 76ers. Harrington, Rose and O'Neal combined in the lirst quarter and scored his first 56 seconds gave Minnesota its biggest The Kings, who won for the eighth time for 44 first-half points and the Pacers led basket just 30 seconds later. lead at 108-83, added 16 points. in nine home games, were going nowhere 63-51. Grabbing an entry pass near the base­ midway through thn third quarter_ An 8-0 run near the end of the third line, Jlgauskas spun on the baseline, shooting 26 percent and trailing 57-48 _ gave the Pacers their largest lead of the made a pump fake on Zeljko Hebraca and Knicks 85, Bucks 71 when Vlade Divac scored six quick points game, 85-67. Tinsle-y, who had 10 dropped in a short jumper. Latrell Sprewell scornd 28 points and to key a prolonged run. rebounds and 16 assists, spent that run The next time he touched the ball, the New York Knicks took advantage of a SacTamento outscored Philadelphia 32- on the bench after picking up his fifth foul Ilgauskas drew a shooting foul and split a rare shooting slump by Ray Allen to 11 over the next 12 minutes, eventually with 2:59 left. He fouled out with1:32 left pair of free throws. On the defensive end, defeat the slumping Milwaukee Bucks. taking a 15-point lead. Thn 76nrs pulled in the game. he flattened Stackhouse on a drive to the The Bucks (9-6), coming off an 0-4 to 86-81 in the final minutes, but Mike basket. Western road trip, have dropped five in a Bibby and Bobby Jackson hit eonseeutive He dunked, made a left-handed layup row for the first time since Feb. 17-25, driving layups to seal it. Cavaliers 100, Pistons 88 and hit a nice fadeaway jumper from 12 2000. This was their lowest scoring out­ Allen Iverson, who scored 46 points in Zydrunas Ilgauskas, playing for the first feet before being replaced. As he went to put since an 85-70 loss at Atlanta on April an overtime win at Arco Arena last sea­ time in nearly a year, scored 11 points the bench, Cavs coach John Lucas, who 25, 1999. son, played 4 7 minutes but w..ent seoreless and Andre Miller had a career-high 34 had yet to coach his center in a regular­ Allen, the Bucks' leading scorer (21.7 in thn first seven minutes of the fourth points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to season game, slapped hands points), was held to 10 points on 4-of-20 quartnr. He finished with 24 points on 9- a win over the Detroit Pistons. withllgauskas. shooting. Sam Cassell was just 4-for-16 of-30 shooting. The 7 -foot-3 Ilgauskas, limited to just for 12 points. Jackson, who startnd in place of injured 29 games the past three years because of Allen had a single point in the first half, Doug Christie, scored 16 points, while foot injuries, hadn't played for the Cavs Supersonics 108, Timberwolves 83 a free throw with 1 :48 left in the second Bibby had 18 points and six assists. Hedo since last Dec. 22 when he hurt his left Kevin Garnett had 21 points, 15 quarter. lie missed 11 shots before mak­ Turkoglu scored 15 points in a reserve foot and underwent his fifth surgery. rebounds and seven assists to help the ing a bucket with 1:33 left in the third role for Sacramento, and Seot Pollard But although he looked rusty in his 16 Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Seattle quarter,. added 13 rebounds and a earner-best minutes. Ilgauskas sparked the Cavs as SuperSonics to end a three-game losing Allan Houston added 22 points for the seven blocked shots.

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NCAA FOOTBALL Surprising Maryland signs with Orange Bowl

Southeastern Conference Terrapins' first conference title well," she said. "We have no Illini will begin practice this Associated Press championship game between since 1985 and assured them a recent bowl history. There was week. the Volunteers and LSU. spot in a BCS game. a very old and outdated para­ Illinois was the Big Ten's MIAMI "It looks like we're going to It was quite a turnaround digm that Maryland doesn't biggest surprise this year, Maryland is returning to the get to play one of the great from last season, when travel well to bowls. I think rebounding from a 5-6 finish Orangn Bowl for the first time teams in the country," Maryland finished 5-6. As a we're getting ready to prove last season to win the confer­ in 46 years, a fitting end for Terrapins rookie coach Ralph result, Friedgen got every first­ once and for all that that's not ence championship. After los­ perhaps the most surprising Friedgen said. "It's really an place vote in ACC Coach of the true and is ancient history." ing to Michigan on Sept. 27, the team in col­ opportunity for us and an Year balloting. Illini didn't lose another game. lege foot­ honor for us to be able to play "It's been a dream season in They clinched at least a share ball this with the caliber of teams men­ a number of ways," athletic Sugar Bowl of the Big Ten title by beating season. tioned as the other candidates director Debbie Yow said. The Big Ten champion Northwestern in the season ThP sev­ for this game." After a three-week layoff, the accepted an invitation Tuesday finale but had to wait for the e n t h - The Orange Bowl. by virtue of team will return to practice to the Sugar Bowl, which will Ohio State-Michigan game to r a n k e d losing Big East champion Saturday, hoping for better be played New Year's Day ·in see who would get the Big Terrapins Miami to the Rose Bowl, has results from this trip to the New Orleans . .It will be the Ten's BCS bid. The Buckeyes ( 1 0 - I ) the first pick in the Bowl Orange Bowl. The Terrapins Illini's first trip to the Sugar upset Michigan, giving Illinois accepted an Fnedgen· Championship Series. lost to Oklahoma 7-0 in 1954 Bowl. the conference championship invitation to "If we were fortunate to win and again to the Sooners 20-6 "We're excited," coach Ron outright. play in the the [Orange Bowl] game, we'll two years later - their only Turner said. "It is one of the "Coach Turner and the staff Jan. 2 game Tuesday. It will be definitely earn some respect," appearances in the game. premier bowls in college foot­ and the kids have done an the tPam's first bowl appear­ Friedgen said. "You're talking Maryland is 6-9-2 all-time in ball and has been for many, exceptional job," athletic direc­ ance sinee 1990 and first major about three teams that are bowl games. many years. I know our kids tor Ron Guenther said. "I think bowl game since playing in the really one game away from Yow said the school already are very excited and anxious to it's one of the great stories in 1977 Cotton Bowl. playing for the national cham­ sold 3,000 tickets and hopes to . get down there and get going college football this year. We're Maryland's opponPnt- prob­ pionship." sell 20,000 total, possibly eras­ and see what we can do." extremely excited to be part of ably No. h Florida. but possibly Maryland finished its regular ing the notion that Maryland No. 8 Illinois (1 0-1) will have the BCS and to go to New No. 2 TPnnessee or Nebraska season Nov. 19 with a 23-19 doesn't fill seats for bowl to wait a few more days to see Orleans." (No. 4 ESPN/USA Today, No. 5 win over North Carolina State. games. who its opponent is, though. This will be Illinois' 14th API - will be announced a victory that locked up the "It's important that we travel The opponent will be <,~.ppearance in a bowl game. Sunday following the announced Sunday after the The Illini are 6-7, but they've Southeastern Confer·ence won their last· two bowls, championship game between including a 63-21 upset over No. 2 Tennessee and No. 21 Virginia in the 1999 Colu.mbia· LSU . Micronpc.com Bowl. .Great Japanese food If LSU wins, the Tigers would "One reason Illinois is appeal­ MII

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NCAA FooTBALL OnlyQBs Superstitious Dorsey leads Miami

One of them broke the week "Every time I 'vc stopped it been ingrained even earlinr. inHeisman Associated Press Miami played Pittsburgh, and to restart the song, I've had a possibly when he played base­ Dorsey was so worried about bad game," he says, explain­ ball as a youngster and saw CORAL GABLES, Fla. something bad happening, he ing that it happened at all the superstitions on and running Ken Dorsey walks around taped it back together. He Washington last season and around the diamond. the hotel ballroom in circles, didn't even think about at Boston College last month. And Dorsey ligures parts of + Harrington, passing his teammates again replacing it. The routines aren't limited them carried over to football, and again. The other players lie only changes them when to games, either. the sport he started playing Crouch, Dorsey don't pay he gets a haircut. And he only Each night after the drive as a receiver in middle school and Grossman in attention, gets haircuts before big home, Dorsey makes surn his before switching to quartPr­ knowing games - and the Panthers ear stereo is on the first pre­ back as a fresh man at hunt for top honor this is one didn't fall into that category set. And he always listens to Miramont11 High in Orinda, of his this season. lie had haircuts the same stations in order Calif. Associated Press m a n y before Penn State, Florida during his 6:15 a.m. trip to "IIis sophomorP year, he pregame State and Syracuse - the last campus to study game tape was something special," NEW YORK rituals. one lasted him through two for an hour before class. Miramonte coach Floyd Quarterbacks Ken Dorsey. He con­ other big games, Washington The superstitions started in Burnsed said. "The decisions Joey Harrington. Eric Crouch tinues Dorsey and Virginia Tech. high school when Dorsey used he made. the competitive abil­ and Rex Grossman were picked around the He already has plans for a to wear the same ragged T­ ity, the way he started throw­ Tuesday as finalists for the room until haircut before the Hosn Bowl shirt under his football jersey. ing th11 ball, werP big-time lleisman it's time to leave for the stadi­ on Jan. 3, when No. 1 Miami But he thinks they may have plays for a young kid." Trophy. um. His routine has just (11-0) most likely will play Dorsey begun. Tennessee or Nebraska. threw for Dorsey is quite supersti­ Dorsey certainly will go oPe students nlq~t. Students Peceive 2,652 yards tious. Many athletes are, but through his usual pregame ThuPt:daqs and 23 the Miami Hurricanes' junior routine before the Bowl 25% off ll'leal ?"Jc:e with ljOUP student I.D. touchdowns quarterback has some of the Championship Series national this season quirkiest habits in college title game. to lead No. football. They define Dorsey, It starts in the hotel, where 1 Miami one of the most consistent sig­ Dorsey walks around his U£1 Harrington (11-0) to nal callers in the country and teammates in circles. the Rose a 1-Ieisman Trophy contender. "Everyone makes fun of me ~on Bowl. "If something happens once because they see me pass like Harrington threw for 2,415 and works, it's something 50 times," he says. yards and 23 touchdowns help that just latches on," Dorsey Then Dorsey gets on the bus No. 3 Oregon (10-1) win the says. and starts counting the rows Pac-10 championship. Dorsey's superstitions most­ to make sure he sits in the Crouch threw for 1,510 yards ly deal with his pregame rou­ same seat every time. On the _) and seven touchdowns and ran tine and are usually related to way to the stadium, he listens for 1,115 yards and 19 scores appearance, music and trav- to the same two songs on his for No.5 Nebraska (11-1). el. - compact disc player -.and Grossman led the -nation in He wears two rubber bands always in the same ord·er - passing efficiency, throwing for on his left wrist, a practice although he won't divulge 3,896 yards and 34 touchdowns teammate Jarrett Payton which songs. Mic:hiana's most unique dininq expePi•nce for No. 6 Florida {9-2). talked him into as a fresh­ He even tries to time the "These players have had phe­ man. Dorsey takes them off second song so it ends just as LQcatecll~o1 flte bHWel'q at tbe Hisfof'ic 100 Cenfer nomenal seasons across the only when he sleeps. the bus is coming to a stop. in Misl.awalco (.219) 257-1792 board and anyone of them "I just liked them because This gets tricky on the road would be deserving of college they're fun to play with," he because he is never exactly -www.IOOcenfer.com football's highest honor," said says. "They're more stress sure how long the ride will Rudy Riska, the executive releasers than anything else." be. director of the Heisman Memorial Trophy Trust. Riska said a fifth player could be invited later this week to the ceremony in New York. The Heisman will be awarded Saturday night at the Marriott Marquis because of damage to the Downtown Athletic Club during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. It will mark the first time in 6 7 years that the trophy will be presented somewhere other than the club. Col1259·1ooo for more details

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"I wonder why. Why would that be?" he said. "Could it be that I'm Irish­ Stoops Catholic, and having been at Boston continued from page 20 College and beating Notre Dame? What more can I say about it? What more can I tion at Ohio StatP last winter. reiterated say?" his stance that he is happy at Oklahoma. Another reporter asked if Notre Dame 'Tvn got a great administration backing was Coughlin's dream job. us up. so I believe Oklahoma is one of the "The fact of the matter is, I have a job, best places in Ameriea to coaeh or play it's a good job, I love the job. I came here collegP football, and I feel fortunate that.I for one purpose." he said. "I have not have the job I have," Stoops said Monday. heard one word from Notre· Dame, and In another development Monday, I'm not going to talk about rumors. What ESPN.com reported that Notre Dame offi­ more do you want me to say? What cials have sought and been granted per­ blackboard do you want me to write it mission to meet with Stanford coach on.?" Tyron(~ Willingham about the job. On the Jon Gruden front, Sam Farmer Willingham. who led the Cardinal past of the L.A. Times reported that Gruden's the Irish in a Nov. 24 game that guaran­ contraet as head coach with the Oakland teed Notre Dame a losing season, has Raiders does not allow him to get out of compiled a 44-35-1 · his contract regardless of overall record in seven what other coaching jobs seasons at Stanford. "We're still very early in - pro or college - are Stanford. 9-2 this sea­ the process, and I can't offered. Earlier the Times son. nwets Georgia in reported that Gruden the Seattle Bowl on say yet where or when could break his contract Dec. 27. fan interview] to accept a college posi­ "We're still very might take place." tion but Raiders executive early in the proeess, Bruce Allen denied that and l can't say yet claim. wherr. or when [an Ray Anderson "It doesn't take much to BRIAN PUCEVICHfThe Observer interviPw] might take agent for Tyrone Willingham look to see who has the Irish cornerback Shane Walton answers reporters questions after Bob place," Willingham's best record in the 21st Davie's press conference Sunday. The annual football banquet, an impor­ agent. Ray Anderson. eentury and say, 'Hey, we tant recruiting event, has been cancelled this year. told ESPN. "Stanford is a very special need to hire that guy,"' Allen told the plae.P for Tyronn. But it behooves any Times on Monday. "l hope Notre Dame -the whole situation with the coach­ coach. Tyrone or anyone else, to listen to isn't paying its headhunting firm very es jobs, the coaches no longer being NotrP Dame if it calls, just given the sta­ much." Banquet the coaches' here - I think it might tus and tradition of the·University." Across the bay, San Francisco 49ers continued from page 20 be the best thing for the team," grad­ In Jacksonville. Fla .. Jaguars head coach Steve Mariucci joked with uating flanker David Givens said. coach Tom Coughlin lashed out at reporters on Monday who asked him "I was planning on coming up [to Givens' fellow senior receiver . .Iavin reportnrs during a press conference as about the possibility of changing jobs Notre Dame for the banquet]," Hunter, missed the dinner Monday he refusr.d to address the Notre Dame "You guys are nuts, you know?" the Carney told The Observer Monday. night and did not find out that the coaching situation. L.A. Times reported he told reporters. "But after talking to some of the banquet was cancelled until he saw it ''I'm very happy in the job l have! " "It's likfl saying, 'Coach. I know you're coaches, they deferred my visit to online Monday. Coughlin yelled. But later in the confer­ happily married, but what if Heidi Klum Jan. 17-19." "It was unfortunate," Hunter said. ence. according to the Associated Press, called you?"' After choosing to cancel the pubJic "It's our last chance to be together as Coughlin fell down to his knPes after Athletic director Kevin White was not event and issue refunds to those who a team, so it's unfortunate. I think being asked if this season. in which the available for comment. He left on a plane purchased tickets, Davie, the assis­ there will be something before we all Jaguars are now 3-8. was as low as he's Monday to look for a new coach. tant coaches and administrators dis­ get out of here for break." felt in his roaching career. "He's going to find a coach," Notre cussed other possible options, speeifi­ Both seniors felt that the banquet's "It is. It is. Without a doubt it is," he Dame sports information director John cally a private gathering either in the cancellation will not, however, afl'ect said. Heisler told the Chicago Tribune. "He'll Joyce Center Monogram Room or the Notre Dame's recruiting. . Wlwn asked whether he had heard his be back when he finds one." Stadium press box. "I don't think the banquet presents nanw mentioned as a possible rnplace­ "They talked about if maybe the problems, just because I think a lot of ment for Davie. Coughlin addressed the Contact Noah Amstadter at players would prefer just to have the recruits understand what's going possible reasons why his name has come amstadter.l @nd.edu. something on their own that would on right now," Givens said. "Their up. be strictly for players, the assistant parents understand what's going on coaches and their fami­ right now with the whole transition." lies," Heisler said. "There "I think a lot of the recruits come would be no general public here because of Notre Dame and the or administration." opportunity they have to play," So when the players Hunter'added. "It can go both ways The Department of Management & came together for a victory but I don't think [the cancellation] The Alumni Association invite dinner on Monday night, falters recruiting that much because they were given the option athletes will come here just because everyone to attend the to vote on whether to have of Notre Dame." a banquet. The team voted presentation by... not to do so. "I wish we would have had the banquet, but with Contact Noah Amstadter at what's going on right now amstadter.l @nd.edu.

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BASEBALL 7-foot hurler towers over well-touted recruits

to the University, such a high level and work on their hitting, I think By CHRIS FEDERICO that some players may shy away they have a chance to be really good SportS Writer because of the competition among hitters also." recruits. With the departure of veterans Last season, the Notre Dame "In some senses [our success! O'Toole and Bushey, who arc baseball team surprised much of the makes it easier, but in some senses expected to split time between third collegiate baseball world and it becomes more difficult," Mainieri base and catcher this year, the Irish proved itself a force to be reckoned said. "The bottom line is, in the end will also be looking to fill spots in with in the NCAA. Earning its first I think we get the right kids that those roles. The signing of Rizzo and No. 1 ranking during the season and should be coming to Notre Dame." Bransfield should give Notre Dame playing to a school best 49-13-1 The signing class ineludes five somo insurance in these positions. record, Notre Dame broke into the position players and only one pitch­ The most intriguing recruit could ranks of the nation's elite in base­ or. but could be very effective in ful­ be the only pitcher taken, 7 -foot-1 ball. proving a Northern school filling needs with the departure or right-hander Doherty, from Toms could contend in the once-Southern several key players following the River N.J., a town best-known in the dominated sport. 2002 season. The players inked by baseball world recently for its Little While this year's freshman the Irish are catcher Cody Rizzo League team that won the Little recruiting class was honored as the from Tamecula, Cali!'.; shortstop League World Series a few years best in the nation by Baseball Greg Lopez from Upper Arlington. ago. America, the Irish have continued to Ohio; third baseman Matt Bransfield 'I think he's tallest person I've demonstrate that they are a major from Englewood, Colo.; pitcher Hyan ever spoken to in person," joked force in baseball by recently signing Doherty from Toms Hiver, N.J.; and Maininri. "But he's a legitimate, out­ another stellar recruiting class of outfielders Craig Cooper of standing pitcher and a great person. high school seniors who have com­ Plainview, N. Y. and Brennan lie's, wn think. the best pro prospect mitted to attend Notre Dame in the Grogan from Tequesta, Fla. in New Jersey, so wn may have to Fall 2002. With current seniors - centet·­ sweat out the draft a little with him. "I think what has happened is that lielder Steve Stanley, third baseman But, I just think tho sky is literally the right kind of players out there Andrew Bushey and catcher Paul tho limit with him." look at the success we've had on the O'Toole leaving after this season - One aspnct of baseball recruiting field and the fact that we had a the young players could expect to is that players that sign in the !'all great recruiting class this year, and see some playing time early. and spring can still be drafted in the they look at that and say, 'Hey, I In addition to Stanley, the Irish summer by the professionals, so just want to be a part of that too,"' said could lose junior right fielder Brian because a player commits, dons not head coach Paul Mainieri. "The Stavisky to the Major League draft mean he will necessarily enroll in wrong kids look at it and say, next summer. the school. 'Therp's too much competition at "0 u r o u tl'ie I d situation. with ''I'm really excited about this Notre Dame- I don't want to go Stanley being a senior and Stavisky ·whole group of guys joining our pro­ there."' being a junior who we think we gram," said MainiE~ri. - Last season's reeord of 49 wins could lose to the draft, is really a · Barring any early departures to was not only the best in school his­ critical area for us," Mainieri stated. the pros. Notre Dariw should expect tory. but it also extended Notre "We wanted to get a couple of guys to have another exceptionally tal­ Dame's streak of seasons with 40 that could really run, and I think ented freshman class of baseball wins or more to 13, which includes Cooper and Grogan really fit that players in the fall of 2002. all seven years under Mainieri. mold. They're both really good ath­ Pho\o Courtesy of \he Asbury Park Press The team's achievements have letes - they can run and have 7-foot-1 Ryan Doherty pitches in a high school Contact Chris Federico at attracted a very high level of players strong arms. Once they get stronger game. 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How daunting is it for oppos­ thrive on pressure and noisy ing tnsclay. "It's 18, ()(X) tean1 parades around thn (~dge heckled evm-y time he blinkr,d pmpl<' on top of you hed 0-for-7 from the !hun PVPry plan· in tlw coun­ com:mi. fidel and 0-for-4 fi·om ilimn­ try." lndiwm might br, tl1e only point range for a grand totketball player could. only five feet. lO fi~et from the worth his salt loves shutting up cmirt," Graves said. "And tl1ey a crowd wiili a big play, a<> say it loud enough to make Chris Thoma'> and Hwnphrey Contact Andrew Soukup at sun~ you can hncu· tl1mn. too." lxltl1 said a.ll.Pr ilie game. They [email protected].

Your alternative music source. RICO CESARES/The Observer Senior forward Harold Swanagan takes a jump shot over Indiana's Tom Coverdale. The Irish have not won at Indiana in 27 years, suffering 13 straight losses at Assembly Hall. ical players who have strong moves to the basket." Hoops Despite not being able to create continued from page 20 many open outside looks in the second T half, 99 son. Notre Dame battled their way back 10 "It's a tough place to play," said into the game cutting Indiana's lead to DEFAULT PETE YORN The Fa/lour Musicforrhemorningafter junior guard Matt Carroll. "You can't only two points with one minute left to hear anything. It disrupts your timing go in the game on a strong drive to the on the offensive end because you can't basket by Thomas. The Irish then pro­ call any plays." ceeded to foul Coverdale, who prompt­ The Irish found themselves in trou­ ly converted two free throw attempts, ble early in the first half and allowed giving the Hoosiers a 7 4-70 lead with the Hoosiers to jump out to a quick 12- 30 seconds remaining. Thomas then point lead only 10 minutes into the nailed a three-pointer cutting the lead game. to only one. Notre Dame looked nervous in the "Chris Thomas is a really good bas­ opening stages of the game, hurrying ketball player. He has a really great their shots on the offensive end while future at Notre Dame," said Indiana MEST YES struggling to contain Jeffries on the head coach Mike Davis. "I just hate Desr!narion Unknown Mognificorion defensive end. that I have to see him for the next "I thought we played a little fast in three years." this atmosphere at the beginning of On the ensuing inbounds play, the the game," said Brey. "Jeffries was Irish were once again unsuccessful in fabulous the entire game. He's so keeping th·e ball out of Coverdale's tough to defend because he can step hands. As soon as Coverdale received out and shoot the ball just beyond the the inbounds pass, he was immediate­ post. Our big guys had a difficult time ly fouled by Swanagan. With nerves of keeping up with his quickness." steel, Coverdale preceded to hit two After struggling early in the first more crucial free throws. half, the Irish regained their compo­ Trailing by three, Notre Dame's JIMMY EAT WORLD ADEMA sure, refusing to allow the Hoosiers to Carroll missed an off-balanced three Jimmy Ear World Ademo completely take them out of the game point attempt, but Humphrey was in the first half. Notre Dame headed there for the rebound tip-in making into halftime facing a 1 0-point deficit the score 76-75 in favor of the 40-30. Hoosiers with two seconds remaining. Indiana's intense defense prevented The Irish had one final chance to try Notre Dame's perimeter shooting to get the ball back, by stealing the threats David Graves and Carroll from long inbounds pass from Jeffries, but getting any clean looks at the basket in Thomas was callr,d for fouling the first half. Brey made some key Indiana's Donald Perry on a contro­ adjustmr,nts in the second half, fueling versial call by the officials. T; the comeback for the Irish. Brey "We were both going for the ball," 131)

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SMC BASKETBALL Belles look for improvement against Maple Leafs

Goshen team that took sec­ team and hit some big shots By JOE HETTLER ond place in its own tourna­ and just brought a lot of Spons \X'rirer ment last weekend. intensity over the wookend. According to Smith, the Kristen Matha was been After a solid weekend of Belles must adjust to the playing real consistent too." basketball on its home court, high-pressure defense that Senior Jamie Dineen said the Saint Mary's basketball the Maple Leafs will use. the Belles should bn ready team will take the road again "They really get after you for Goshen's offens1~ because and facP Goshen College on defensively," said Smith. they worked on numerous Wednesday night. "We're going to have to be a defenses last weekend. The Belles will be looking lot stronger with the ball "We did a lot of different to knock off the Maple Leafs then we were last weekend. things on defense," said after playing fairly well in We need to clear our space Dineen. "We pressed, we their own tournament last and holding our ground and worked on our zone and we weekend. not being intimidated by that played man-to-man. That "We were very excited to pressure. was really good for us come out at home," said Smith also believes that because we haven't really head coach Suzanne Smith. Saint Mary's can utilize their done all of thosll [defensive "The team really came ready depth as an advantage. sets] in a game situation." to play Friday night. We "They don't have a lot of After Wednesday game, the· made a few mental mistakes depth, so we're hoping to tire Belles will travel to play in that if we would have them down a little bit," said the Wheaton College cleared up, I think we could Smith. Invitational tournament next have won that game. Smith also said that many weekend before heading to Saturday was a real nice of her players are starting to Ilawaii for two more games opportunity to play a lot of really play well at this point on Dec. 17-18. people and gain some game in the season. LISA REITANO/The Observer experience." "Elizabeth Linkous has Freshman guard Emily Pernotto dribbles around the 3-point line Contact Joe Hettler at The Belles split the two really stepped," said Smith. in a recent game. The Belles face Goshen tonight, and will [email protected]. games and now face a "She was all-tournament look to use their extra depth to overcome the Maple Leafs.

NO WOMEN'S TENNIS Louderback announces 3 signings for Class of 2006

singles and has not lost a set ipate in prep tennis at to be good. She is going to brother Yan is o1w of tlw top Special to The Observer in at the state tournament. Charlotte Catholic High have an opportunity to play freshnwn on tlw Notrl' DamP In each of her first three sea­ School. is ranked 26th in the high for us." hockey team and lwr fatlwr, Notre Dame women's ten­ sons of prep tennis, she country in the 18-and-under Stastny, a senior at St. PetPr, is a member or the nis coach Jay Louderback played behind hnr sister, division and is I Oth national­ Joseph's Acadnmy, recently National !Iockey l.PaguP Ilall has announced the signing of Sarah Jane Connelly ly among high school seniors. captured lwr fourth state sin­ of Fame. three incoming freshman for (Oklahoma City, Okla.). who She also has a national dou­ gles title, becoming the l'irst "Stastny is a grPat competi­ thP 2002-03 school year. recently completed her first bles title to her player in tor," said Louderback. "She Lauren Connelly (Oklahoma semester of tollegiate action credit, coming history to comes from a groat athletic City, Okla.), Jennifer Smith by leading the Irish with at the National "Jennifer Smith brings of win four family and compelc~s maylw (Charlotte, N.C.) and Kristina eight singles victories and 14 II a r d court athleticism ... [she] Missouri as wnll as any kid we've had Stastny (St. Louis, Mo.) have combined'wins. champi­ has a very good state cham­ here. We think slw has the signPd national letters of "Lauren Connelly is a solid onships. pionships chance to devnlop into a intent to enroll at Notre singles player and a great "Jennifer all-around game." in singles. great player and she's a very Dame next year and join the doubles player," said Smith brings a Stastny ·is good player right now. She Irish tennis team in the fall. Louderback. "She is one of lot of athlnti­ ranked 21st has strong groundstrokns, All three are ranked among Jay Louderback the top doubles players in the cism, said in the 18s <: o v n r s t h e eo u r t v e r y w n II tennis coach the top 25 current high country. She makes very few Louderback. and is the and plays smart tennis, while school seniors in the country errors and is a smart player. "She is a good eighth-. still being a bit or a retriever. and they have combined for Her sister Sarah Jane, who is athlete and has ranked She has started recently to seven state high school titles here now. also is a great a very good all-around game. player in thn nation who will become a little morn aggres­ and four nationaJ·doubles doubles player. I don't know She volleys well, hits the ball enroll in college next fall. sive and. in college, I think titles in junior competition. if it is something in the water well ofT the ground and has a She has won doubles titles she will be abil~ to be very "We're excited about this· or what, but they both play good serve. Once she gets in the National Indoors and aggrnssive. class," said Louderback. "It very good doubles." into college and plays a lot of the National Clay Court is a great class in both sin­ Smith, who did not partie- college matches, she is going championships. Stastny's gles and doubles. I think all three are going to have a shot at playing immediately for us. This class is going to be crucial for us since we lose five seniors after this year. They are going to have first the city, then second city. an opportunity to come in and make a big impact on our program immediately." Connelly will join the Irish after graduation from Bishop McGuiness High School. Currently she is ranked 58th nationally among players 18 and younger. She is the 25th-ranked high school snnior in the United States and has a National Indoors doubles title to her credit. Connelly has won thren Oklahoma state titles at No. 2

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+ Baseball recruits, pg. 16 + NBA, pg. 12 + SMC Basketball, pg. 18 + Maryland, pg. 13 +NOW. Tennis, pg. 18 + Heisman, pg. 14 PO-RTS + Dorsey, pg. 14 Wednesday, December 5, 2001

MEN'S BASKETBALL Hoosier heartbreak

+Indiana beats Notre Dame + Irish cannot master 76-75 behide Coverdale's Assembly Hall, suffering 13 foul-shooting down the stretch straight losses at Indiana

By JOE LICANDRO BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Sports Writer 1973. Back then, i\ra Parsegh.ian wa'i ti1P ff>otball coach BLOOMINGTON. Ind. and Notm Dmne had jtt'it admitted it'i second w-ed Last year. Tom Coverdale hurt Notn' DamP fi·eshman dm;s. by scoring 30 points, leading Indiana to an 86- It W also tlw lr ti1e crowd to make somP noi'iP. crowd to affect his play, while Humphrey and Maybe it's the color n~d. Swanagan were critical to the second half Irish Whatew~r it is, Notre Danw hwm't. won at A'i.'inmblv comeback. Ha.Il since Rkharcl Nixon Wll'i prPsidPilt. .. "Chris Thomas didn't look like a freshman Indiana fans an~ in a da'i.'i ofti1eir own. Tlmv boo out there." said Irish head coach Mike Brey. evmy call that goes against Indiana. "Buy som~~ gl­ team. We just came up a little short at the end ket without dribbling tiw ball once. /\i1y rail against of the game." Indiana i'i a bad call - Playing in front of a packed house at people. Assembly Hall in front of 17,000 screaming 'lh~y heckll~ ti1e players nwrrilessly. "Thom. Indiana fans created a very hostile environ­ RICO CESARES!The Observer you'm a bum!" "Give it to Graves. he <~

FOOTBALL 2001 banquet cancelled Stoops will remain at OU

head coach. "I talked with a number Stanford lets Willingham permission Stoops said, dndining to By NOAH AMSTADTER "Under the circum­ of the assistants about + to speak to Notre Dame. comment on whether Sports Editor stances, he didn't really their recruits, and near as Willingham In a conference call anybody from Notre feel comfortable doing possible we are going to speak with Tuesday Stoops, whose Dame had contacted The Notre Dame this." sports information defer to a week in N o him about the position. Football Banquet, original­ director John Heisler said. January, where that's pos­ Notre Dame 1 1 Stoops withdrew his ly scheduled to take place "It's been something with sible," White said Sunday. Sonn­ name one day after his on Friday, has been can­ the general public involved Associate athletic direc­ By NOAH AMSTADTER e r s indecisiveness indicated celled, the athletic depart­ and with all the things tor Bernard Muir contact­ Sports Editor play he may have had an ment announced Monday. with that, if he wasn't ed each of the recruits in the interest in the job. When Athletic Director comfortable doing that, who planned on attending, Cotton "When you answer Kevin White announced nobody was going to tell Heisler confirmed. Muir While all Notre Dame Bowl your phone, somebody's the firing of head coach him that he had to." declined to be interviewed officials remain tight­ J an . always on the other Bob Davie on Sunday, The annual banquet had for this story. lipped regarding the 1 line, Stoops said in Stoops White told reporters that been used in previous Safety Jake Carney from search for a new head s a i d another conference call the banquet would still go years as a recruiting tool, Lexington, Ky., was origi­ football coach, the list of he has Monday. "It's hard not on as scheduled. with many potential play­ nally planning on coming potential candidates no interest in the vacan­ to talk to them." But after speaking to ers making their official up to South Bend this began to come together cy created when Notre But Stoops, a Davie on Sunday night, the visits over the weekend of weekend, but changed his Monday with Oklahoma Dame fired Bob Davie Youngstown, Ohio, athletic administrators the banquet. After Davie's plans after the recent head coach Bob Stoops on Sunday. native who turned down chose not to ask Davie to firing was announced, the developments. pulling himself out of "I have no intention of the head coaching posi- speak at the public forum administration pushed to consideration and speaking with or deal­ as Notre DameOs former delay the players' visits. see BANQUET/page 15 Stanford giving Tyrone ing with anybody nlse," see STOOPS/page 15

+ SMC basketball at Goshen, Tonight, 7 p.m. - s T + Women's basketball at Purdue, Thursday, 7 p.m. + ND Swimming, Notre Dame Invitational, Thursday AT A GLANCE + Hockey at Bowling Green, Friday, 7 p.m.