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Volume 45 : Issue 24 Friday, September 24, 2010 ndsmcobserver.com Student underage drinking arrests slow

Meetings this week between student representatives, South Bend Police Department result in increased cooperation

By SARAH MERVOSH News Editor

Since representatives from the University and student gov- ernment met with local law enforcement at the beginning of the month, the number of stu- dents arrested for underage drinking has decreased. This change came as a result of increased cooperation and understanding on both sides, student body president Catherine Soler said after meet- ing with representatives from the South Bend Police Department (SBPD) and Indiana State Excise Police this week. “To be honest, they were both as happy about it as we were. I think this has caused a lot ten- sion in the community,” Soler said. “Everyone is just really happy to be moving forward in a productive manner.” From Aug. 21 to Sept. 2, police sent roughly 70 students to jail for alcohol-related GASPAR GARCIA DE PAREDES | Observer Graphic charges. Since then, eight stu- dents were arrested and nine said Indiana State Excise Police but there were few under 21 at a Sept. 10 incident on the Cleveland said his meeting were issued citations for minor Commander Lt. Tim Cleveland. that were actually consuming 1000 Block of N. Lawrence with representatives from Notre consuming, according to police Cleveland said these students alcohol,” he said. “Everyone Street. Officers arrested two Dame resulted in greater logs. were issued citations, rather was cooperative and polite and and cited four for minor con- understanding of the Excise police issued five cita- than arrested, because they mutually respectful so that suming at a Sept. 17 incident on University’s perspective, and he tions to Notre Dame students at were cooperative. makes a big difference.” the 200 block of S. St. Louis said he thought the University an incident early Sunday morn- “From my understanding, SBPD arrested six underage Boulevard, according to police ing at 1632 Turtle Creek Court, there were a lot of people there, students for minor consuming logs. see ARRESTS/page 8 Wall Street Journal ranks Former biology prof. dies at 92

throughout his life as a children in that community. colleges on recruiting By LAURA MCCRYSTAL Catholic social activist and The Pleasants were also News Editor peace activist. He joined the founding members of Little Catholic Worker movement at Flower Catholic Church. Julian Pleasants, associate the end of the Great Pleasants, his family and other professor emeritus of biological Depression. In 1941, he helped members of the community sciences at Notre Dame, died create South Bend’s first sought to integrate faith, Sept. 17 at the age of 92, Catholic Worker house of hos- Catholic liturgy, social justice according to a University press pitality to serve meals made and the importance of life into release. from Notre Dame’s dining hall their lifestyles. Pleasants leftovers to unemployed men. He was a volunteer at South graduated As a member of the Catholic Bend’s Logan Center and a from Notre Worker movement he joined a founding member of Friends of Dame in community of Catholic social l’Arche, both of which serve 1939 and activists, which included the developmentally disabled. b e g a n Catholic writer and editor Pleasants died at the working at Eugene Geissler and Notre Sanctuary at Holy Cross. He is LOBUND, the Dame professor Willis Nutting. survived by three daughters, GASPAR GARCIA DE PAREDES | Observer Graphic University’s He began to correspond with four sons and 17 grandchil- germ-free Pleasants his future wife, Mary Jane dren. Penn State topped the list of r e s e a r c h Brady, when she was editor of There will be a visitation By LAURA MCCRYSTAL 25 schools released last center, in “Life and Home” magazine. today from 5 to 7 p.m. and a News Editor week. Notre Dame was one of 1944, according to the press They married in 1948. Mass of Christian Burial only six private universities release issued Thursday. He In 1949, Pleasants, his wife Saturday, both at Little Flower Job recruiters ranked Notre listed in this new ranking sys- earned his doctorate in micro- and other members of the Catholic Church on 54191 Dame No. 22 for producing tem, and one of six schools biology from Notre Dame in Notre Dame theology program, Ironwood Rd. Contributions in the most well-prepared and ranked in U.S. News & World 1966, and worked in germ-free in which he studied for a mas- Pleasants’ memory can be likely to succeed graduates, Report’s top 25 national uni- research for the rest of his ter’s degree, purchased an 80- made to the Logan Center or according to The Wall Street versities. career. acre farm in Granger to live in Little Flower Catholic Church. Journal’s new ranking system Jennifer Merritt, who led In addition to his work teach- a communal, religious setting for undergraduate colleges ing and researching at Notre and work closely with the land. Contact Laura McCrystal at and universities. see JOURNAL/page 8 Dame, Pleasants worked He and his wife raised seven [email protected]

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The early start certainly paid Dame,” Montalbano said. By MELISSA FLANAGAN off for senior Vince Students secured 1,700 News Writer Montalbano, who attended internship through the Career career fairs both his sopho- Center last year, and Svete Some senior students spent more and junior said he hopes more of these the past two weeks in a blur of years. Montalbano said he internships will lead to job résumés, business suits and received an offers like in follow-up interviews after internship last the case of attending the Fall Career Fair summer with IT “We are seeing, at Montalbano. at the Joyce Athletics and consulting com- least in the industries “We are see- Convocation Center on Sept. 8. pany Accenture for business and ing, at least in Director of the Career Center after talking to the industries Lee Svete said the fair brought their representa- engineering, between for business 138 potential employers to tive at the fair 80 and 90 percent of and engineer- Notre Dame. his junior year. students who did ing, between “We found that more employ- The internship 80 and 90 per- ers had more jobs and intern- led to a recent summer internships cent of stu- ships this year,” Svete said. job offer that are getting job dents who did “Also, more companies were Montalbano said offers.” s u m m e r willing to travel to the event.” he is strongly internships are Over 2,000 students ranging considering. getting job from freshmen to seniors Montalbano said Lee Svete offers,” Svete attended the event. he was most director said. “That’s “What we’re really seeing in impressed by the Career Center huge, since it Notre Dame students is that quality of compa- means our they’re smart, and freshmen nies who attend- Notre Dame and sophomores are coming ed Notre Dame’s career fairs in students are performing at out,” Svete said. “They’re the past. high levels.” checking out the career fair, “It’s great to know that top- Some students’ internships handing out resumes and pick- notch firms are looking to were so successful that the ing up business cards.” recruit people from Notre companies where they interned last summer asked the students to help out as recruiters at the fair earlier this month. “Employers are realizing that they can utilize students who have experienced the company culture,” Svete said. “It gives other students a feel- ing of comfort and connection because they see one of their peers.” According to Svete, 600 interviews took place the day after the career fair. “Our performance in inter- views seemed to be very posi- tive,” Svete said. “We have stu- dents who are having second round interviews as early as tomorrow in places such as Chicago and New York.” However, many companies don’t interview the next day or even within the next few weeks, he said. Job offers could potentially take a while to materialize. “In certain industries, such as publishing and public rela- tions, that job offer won’t come until later,” Svete said. “Those decisions won’t be made until March.” Svete said he wants students to know that if they didn’t find success at the career fair that there are still many opportuni- ties for students to make con- nections with companies. Two upcoming events are the Winter Career Fair and the Post-Graduate Service Fair, which takes place Sept. 29. Senior Liz Young attended the Fall Career Fair, but said she is more excited for the service fair coming up. “Considering my interests, I’m much more interested in the Post-Graduate Service Career Fair coming up,” Young said. “But it was definitely good to go and see what it’s like and get practice present- ing your professional case to a business.” In addition to the events on campus, there will be five career fairs over winter break in various cities such as Boston and New York. Notre Dame shares these fairs with other top-tier schools, such as Vassar and Cornell. Svete said these have been highly effec- tive. Eighty-two percent of the Class of 2010 graduated from Notre Dame with at least one job offer, Svete said. Contact Melissa Flanagan at mfl[email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Friday, September 24, 2010 Saint Mary’s course promotes learning by doing Public communications students teach courses on speech at Center for Homeless, receive award for service

Photo courtesy of Dr. Terri Russ Peter Lombardo, third from the left, of the Center for the Homeless poses with SMC students and Dr. Terri Russ, third from the right.

Center. Treat said it is impor- By CAITLIN HOUSLEY tant for children, not just News Writer adults, to learn public speaking skills. Learning through doing, is “Since they’re in their forma- the goal of one of Saint Mary’s tive years and highly suscepti- public communication courses. ble to growth and development, Saint Mary’s communication it is crucial that we not only professor, Dr. Terri Russ and teach them to express them- many public communication selves, but serve as role models students were honored Tuesday for success and help steer them with the Volunteer of the Year in the right direction as well,” award from the Center for the Treat said. Homeless in South Bend. Treat and others who worked The award honored students with Club PS used games to who devoted their time to help the kids warm up to the teaching the Center’s guests the idea of public speech. Last ses- importance of public speech. sion, they played “telephone,” The course, which has been demonstrating the difference offered for three semesters at between good and bad commu- the College, is not a typical lec- nication. ture class. Instead, the students Treat said the class has been become the teacher and apply a powerful experience for her their learning to real world sit- and many other students uations. because it has taught them they Russ was the brain behind have the power to have a posi- the idea of sending students tive change on the community. into the South Bend communi- “I’m learning that I can make ty. She said she is a strong a real difference in the quality advocate of hands-on learning of life for these children just by and wanted to develop some- being there and showing them I thing beyond the lecture-style care,” Treat said. “It’s amazing used in the classroom. to me to see a child who’s in “I thought I would privilege the lowest of spirits and refuses the ‘public’ part of public com- to participate slowly open up to munication and actually take us in a matter of a half hour.” the class into the public,” Russ Senior Anne Sofranko said said. the class helped her learn more She also wanted to prove to about her relationship with her students that youth does common stereotypes. not restrict them from making “This course really helps you a difference in the community. see that you shouldn’t stereo- “We have an obligation as cit- type and judge other people izens to give to the community because you never know where in any way we can,” she said, they have come from and what “As little as an hour a week can they have been through,” have a tremendous impact on Sofranko said. the world.” Sofranko’s experience taught The class is devoted to help- her about poverty, one of Russ’ ing guests tell their own per- goals for the class. sonal story by enhancing the “Poverty is a cycle and isn’t guests’ communication skills. necessarily a reflection of the At the end of the semester, person. Societal pressures can Russ said the class assembles a also be to blame,” Russ said. narrative of the guests’ stories, Mesina said she will never and the guests will present doubt the role the class played their own speech about their in her life. lives. “I learned a lot about the Senior Katrina Mesina said power of the human spirit. It she went into the class with her can be broken down, but with own personal aspirations. patience, care, and support you “Identity is such a big part of can build it up again,” Mesina who a person is, and some- said, “The residents at the times, that can be lost,” Mesina Center for the Homeless said. “We wanted to restore remind me ever day that there people’s self-images and we did are prejudices in our world and so by working one on one with if we do not take the time to our guests to help them form look past them, we can miss [these] speeches about their out on relationships and expe- lives.” riences with wonderful people.” The class worked with a Russ said out of her entire number of different age groups career, her work with the pub- including small children and lic communications class made mothers. her the most proud. Senior Emily Treat worked with Club PS, a club devoted to Contact Caitlin Housley at educating the children of the [email protected] Friday, September 24, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5 Award-winning Tomlin to dicuss theatre at SMC

By ASHLEY CHARNLEY Tomlin” will be hosted by the the theater class, which is “I always wanted to express favorite moments are particu- Saint Mary’s Editor theater department’s Margaret closed to the public, will pres- something — and that has to lar scenes that stand out to Hill endowed lecture series, ent what they have worked on be part of something all actors her. which has brought figures with Tomlin and she will pro- want to do — it’s expressing One example she gave was a Emmy and Tony award win- such as actress Glenn Close vide feedback, as well as something about the human scene in director Robert ning actress Lily Tomlin will and director Hal Prince to share her own professional condition or other human Altman’s movie “Short Cuts” speak on Saint Mary’s campus campus in previous years. knowledge beings,” Tomlin said. when the actress playing her Monday in O’Laughlin As part of Tomlin’s visit, she with them. Tomlin started her career in daughter hands her a plastic Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. will teach a class before the “If you coffeehouses and cafes in New bag with goldfish. “An Evening with Lily lecture on Monday. Students in had a for- York, and since has had count- “There is some tiny moment, mula, that less roles in television, film that maybe it doesn’t even would be and stage. Just a few of her register for the audience. great, but projects include “Laugh-In,” There is just a moment there you don’t “The Lily Tomlin Show” and and it just rings so true for me e x a c t l y , ” “Murphy Brown,” on televi- that I just love it,” Tomlin T o m l i n sion, onstage she performed in said. said. “If by “Appearing Nitely” and “The Tomlin said acting should being [in Tomlin Search” and was featured in give people a way to come the class] the films “Big Business,” “I together. and exchanging my own expe- Heart Huckabees” and “A “I think in some way it just riences and whatever knowl- Prairie Home Companion.” elevates you as a human, and edge I’ve gleaned over all Tomlin’s own experiences somehow you hope that that these years and have a real vary widely, but theater is her familiarity with other people exchange with the students, favorite medium. sort of validates all of us,” hopefully I’ll learn some- “[Theater is] the thing I like Tomlin said. “If we all find the thing.” most because I like the imme- same things moving or funny, Tomlin was born in Detroit, diacy,” she said. “I’m glad I then there is a huge connec- Mich. She said she started have the chance to do a little tion there.” performing on the back porch bit of anything.” For acting students, Tomlin of her home for her parents. Tomlin is known for her said she had “homely advice” Tomlin talked about growing comedy, but the actress has that she said may have up in an apartment that had played dramatic roles as well. stemmed from her own characters who inspired her to “I didn’t really see an upbringing and the generation imitate them and put on shows incredible difference between she grew up in. for her families, or anyone [comedy and drama,]” Tomlin “That could be a factor of who would watch. said. “It is all similar things, a the time I came up in, if you “Over time, it’s like you continuum. You lean one way had any kind of awareness or develop a kind of fascination or the other. It’s the capacity consciousness, the last thing with it — a love and feeling for of every human to be as dra- you wanted to do was do all these different types of matic or comedic, as sad or as something for money,” Tomlin humans,” she said. funny at any moment.” said. “You wanted to do some- Originally, Tomlin attended Throughout her career, thing for excellence or to Wayne State University to Tomlin worked with other make a contribution — to be a study medicine, but was actors such as Bette Midler, real artist.” attracted to her elective cours- Steve Martin, Glenn Close, es in theater instead because Martin Short and several Contact Ashley Charnley at she wanted to express herself. more. She said some of her [email protected] page 6 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Friday, September 24, 2010 Pre-game tailgate promotes departmental unity Economics faculty, staff, students and friends bond over burgers, brats and games at traditional football ritual.

Evans and Sims said the tail- By MARISA IATI gates begin between 6 a.m. and News Writer 7 a.m. and generally take place south of Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame’s Department of the Joyce Center parking lot. Economics wants students to Although other University know they have the world’s departments including the largest economics tailgate. Investment Office, The Center The Department of Economics for Culture and Ethics and the has spent every home football Alliance for Catholic Education Saturday offering a tailgate for also host tailgates for their its majors and other students members, Sims said his depart- that want to attend. ment’s tailgate is different. The Department started its “I think that it’s unique in tailgates two years ago as a that we have near universal means to meet colleagues’ fam- participation among faculty ilies but became an annual members in this department,” event during the 2009 season. Sims said. “It’s also unique Each home game tailgate because we have a flag.” draws in an average of 50 to 75 Assistant Professor of people, most of whom are Economics Kasey Buckles department faculty members, designed the flag, which is their families or their friends. bright yellow with the phrase Occasionally, former students “Supplying Spirit, Demanding who are in town for the games Victory.” will stop by and participate at Sims said he sees the depart- the tailgate as well, Eric Sims, ment tailgate as something professor of economics, said. more than a game day event. The economics tailgates offer “[The purpose of the tail- Photo courtesy of News and Information its attendees burgers, brats and gates] is to bring the The Department of Economics flag flies over its tailgate. The flag was designed by Assistant pulled pork sandwiches and Department together as a fami- Professor of Economics Kasey Buckles. The flag reads, “Supplying Spirit, Demanding Victory.” games of cornhole. ly and to unite together in our “We like grilled meat,” said support of our University and ing.” the tailgates. However, he is much as we enjoy winning, but professor of economics Bill our football team,” he said. “I Sims said members from the happy with the current state of our demand for victory has Evans. think our Department is unique Department of Economics now the tailgates: good food in a exceeded the supply,” Sims Evans and Sims organize the in that everyone gets along well get together to watch the away good environment for the facul- said. tailgates and send out an e-mail and we’re all committed to the games as well. ty members and their families to the staff and students in the department succeeding and the Evans said he hopes that, in to spend time together. Contact Marisa Iati at department to advertise. University as a whole succeed- the future, a donor will endow “We enjoy that almost as [email protected]

College introduces new events calendar

Special to The Observer I n f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g i e s T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f N o t r e and several administrative Dame has launched a new a n d a c a d e m i c d e p a r t - electronic events calendar ments. t h a t d e l i v e r s i n f o r m a t i o n “ T h e r e i s a n a m a z i n g a b o u t N o t r e D a m e a c t i v i - a r r a y o f s p e a k e r s a n d ties to your desktop, your e x p e r i e n c e s o n c a m p u s , ” s m a r t p h o n e a n d t o p e r - says Todd Woodward, asso- sonal electronic calendars c i a t e v i c e p r e s i d e n t f o r s u c h a s O u t l o o k a n d m a r k e t i n g c o m m u n i c a - Google. tions. “We were looking for T h e n e w s i t e , a t o o l t h a t w a s e a s y f o r c a l e n d a r. n d . e d u , p h a s e s community event planners o u t t h e f o r m e r to get the word out about agenda.nd.edu for a visu- w h a t t h o s e e x p e r i e n c e s a l l y l i v e l y h o m e p a g e o f are, and to allow people to pictures and clearly identi- find them and use them on fied events of the day. their own.” N e w f e a t u r e s w i l l b e The planning committee, p h a s e d i n t o t h e c a l e n d a r l e d b y c a l e n d a r e d i t o r i n t h e c o m i n g m o n t h s . Jennifer Laiber, searched Among them, faculty, staff, f o r a t o o l t h a t c o m p l e - students, community mem- mented the needs of a uni- b e r s a n d v i s i t o r s w i l l b e v e r s i t y c o m m u n i t y, a b l e t o s u b s c r i b e t o t h e Woodward adds. “This new e v e n t s t h e y m o s t c a r e platform has proven to be about, and receive updates s u c c e s s f u l i n t h e h i g h e r via RSS technologies. The education environment. It c a l e n d a r a l s o l i n k s t o was developed at Yale and m a p . n d . e d u t o p r o v i d e i s u s e d a t c a m p u s e s immediate information on including Duke University.” directions. C o m p l e m e n t i n g t h e n e w T h e n e w c a l e n d a r w a s calendar, Laiber is manag- d e v e l o p e d o v e r t h e p a s t ing a comprehensive train- year by a student and staff i n g p r o g r a m s o f a c u l t y, c o m m i t t e e i n c l u d i n g s p e - s t a f f a n d s t u d e n t e v e n t cialists from the Offices of c o o r d i n a t o r s c a n s u b m i t P u b l i c A f f a i r s a n d t h e i r e v e n t s a s t h e y a r e C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , planned. Please recycle The Observer. Friday, September 24, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 7 Hackett speaks on CRS for Forum

SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer Dr. Ken Hackett, President of Catholic Relief Services, gives a talk for the Notre Dame Forum Thursday.

the ethnic tensions in Rwanda By MADELINE ROE two years before the genocide of News Writer 1994, Hackett said the CRS real- ized the need to change the Dr. Ken Hackett, President of direction of their efforts. Catholic Relief Services (CRS), “800,000 were slaughtered in explained the fundamental a most vicious way [in Rwanda]. Catholic identity and history of It was horrific, and for us, it was the international charity organi- personal. Because CRS staff lost zation Thursday night as part of colleagues, friends, family mem- the Notre Dame Forum. bers, it wasn’t something over For the second annual Rev. there, it was in here — person- Bernie Clark, C.S.C., lecture, the ally and institutionally,” he said. topic “Globally Engaging Charity “And after the genocide, we in Truth” alluded to Hackett’s learned a tough, bloody lesson: integration of Pope Benedict all the good work we thought we XVI’s encyclical “Caritas in were doing … was not enough.” Veritate” into CRS. Hackett said that he and other “At CRS we have taken a lot of CRS officials knew about the time to examine what’s inside ethnic tensions between the these documents,” Hackett said. Hutus and Tutsis that eventually “It reminded us that humanitari- led to genocide that claimed an action should be rooted in a nearly one million lives. He said selfless love that should always he regrets that he did nothing to be done in a spirit of humility.” address the issue before it was Hackett, who oversees approx- too late. imately 5,000 employees in over “That was politics. We did 100 countries, approached the development,” he said. “We task of aiding world disasters realized after that cleansing, a with a definitive mission adher- lot of weeping, and introspection ing to Catholic Social Teaching. and prayer that we as an agency “Integral human develop- had to start addressing justice ment, that I would contend, sets issues in imbalance of society in CRS apart from the many Rwanda and imbalance of socie- humanitarian agencies that ty elsewhere. And we started to appear to look just like us,” incorporate a justice-centered Hackett said. “We consciously focus worldwide.” try to incorporate Catholic Social Embracing the principles of Teaching in everything we do. solidarity within Catholic Social What might be surprising to you, Teaching, CRS redefined the we haven’t always been good at endeavors of the organization integrating these things.” towards the human dignity of Hackett reflected on the devel- stricken people, as well as the opment of CRS by defining employee relationships with one “three phases of history,” in another. which he perceived “lenses” of “Catholic Social Teaching is the world and how to address not just a theological exercise,” specific issues. Hackett said. “It’s a practical First, Hackett described the and fundamental guide for how “social welfare lens” in the the church should live in the beginning stage of forming CRS. world. And we as an organiza- In the context of the “darkest tion should transform ourselves days of WWII,” CRS focused on to function in the world.” the corporal works of mercy and In the closing questions, an established a network of inter- African priest from Darfur gave national institutions, called homage to Hackett’s work with “Caritas Internationalis,” that CRS benefiting his people, yet still function today. posed the question of how the “Catholic identity was strong Catholic Social Teaching vision but it was difficult to look intro- should appeal to the majority of spectively,” Hackett said. CRS workers, who are not The “social development” Christian. stage in the 60s and 70s was Hackett responded with the geared towards “providing sus- words of St. Francis. tainable solutions,” but Hackett “‘Preach always, sometimes said there was an absence of a use words.’ We should be recog- Catholic identity. nized by what we do and how “We became to look more and we do it,” Hackett said. more like any other NGO,” he Hackett closed by acknowledg- said. ing that people of all faiths iden- The important shift of the tify with the dignity of a human organization to Catholic Social person. Teaching occurred through sev- “You know who you are and eral tragic and personal experi- you’re ready to say who you are, ences. Hackett said he was without boastfully pushing who shocked to learn that CRS hadn’t you are. Do it with humility,” he provided fresh water to the peo- said. We’re on Twitter! Follow us @ndsmcnews ple of Somalia but instead to a group of conquerors. Contact Sara Felsenstein at After providing food amidst sfelsens @nd.edu page 8 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Friday, September 24, 2010

where they could get hit by a their part to mitigate conflict have activated their micro- how other universities inter- car or something could hap- with police, Soler said. phones, but have not checked act with local law enforce- Arrests pen to them.” “Students have made more them yet because there has ment and Soler hopes to draw continued from page 1 Nick Ruof, chief of staff, efforts to be safe and respect- not been a com- up a more for- who also ful and that’s plaint about an mal definition better understood his side as attended the definitely paying interaction. of how the well. meetings with off,” she said. Ruof said he “Students have made student body “Hopefully we’ve all seen a the police, “I have encouraged Soler said the learned that relates with move in the positive direc- said officers meetings were underage stu- more efforts to be police. tion,” he said. are, in gener- my officers to use also informative dents arrested safe and respectful She also Cleveland said he encour- al, using more some discretion on about the inter- for minor con- and that’s definitely plans to com- aged his officers to issue cita- discretion. whether or not they nal workings of sumption do not pile a list of tions, rather than arrest, “They are the police sys- have to be read paying off.” Indiana’s alco- when underage students are using discre- arrest or whether tem. their rights. hol laws to respectful and it is safe to tion when they they cite and After the first “Even though Catherine Soler send students, release them. start issuing release.” set of meetings they put you in student body president because some “I have encouraged my offi- [minors in with the h a n d c u f f s , laws may be cers to use some discretion on consumption] University and they’re not inter- different than whether or not they arrest or or when they Tim Cleveland student govern- rogating,” he in their home whether they cite and approach a Indiana excise police ment, SBPD offi- said. “The only states. release,” he said. “Obviously, situation with cers began to time they are going to read Soler said, overall, the we’re not going to cite and u n d e r a g e activate body you your rights is if they meetings were productive. release someone who tests drinkers,” he microphones, interrogate you about the sit- “It’s been a great effort on .20 because that’s a liability said. “They which would uation.” both parts,” she said. for us to have someone who is are using a lot more discre- record interactions when As a result of the meetings, under 21 and who is twice the tion than they would before.” busting parties. student government created a Contact Sarah Mervosh at legal limit walking around But students have also done Soler said SBPD officers task force that will research [email protected]

“They asked how we made Svete said limits the number Institute of Technology and because internships serve as the list,” he said. of graduates seeking employ- Carnegie Mellon University. training experience. He did, Journal When he realized that other ment. “Our size of institution, if however, agree with the find- continued from page 1 elite universities were not on “We’re different,” he said. you go with pure numbers of ing that internships often lead this list, however, he said his “Our graduates want to make placement of graduates in all to job opportunities. the project as The Wall Street surprise turned to elation a difference in the world in kinds of fields … we will not “Our initial impression is Journal’s careers editor, said that Notre Dame was ranked. which they have the quanti- [Arts and Letters students] many college rankings look at Merritt said she was also work. And that ty that Penn are very impressive in the job the caliber of students who surprised by the survey’s out- difference and “Our initial State has,” Svete market right now,” he said. enter the schools, but not as come, especially by compa- that commit- impression is [Arts said. Merritt said the ranking list, they graduate nies’ prefer- ment to faith and Letters students] The Wall which is on the Careers sec- and look for “The impetus for it ence for larger and communi- Street Journal’s tion of the Wall Street jobs. Merritt and state schools. ty in a residen- are very impressive research also Journal’s website along with her colleagues really was that we “I expected tial, Catholic in the job market found compa- other information about job worked for six wanted to figure out that some of institution, right now.” nies to prefer recruiting and career paths, months survey- who was hiring, the common there’s differ- hiring students marked the first time the ing recruiters wisdom would ent priorities. out of their newspaper focused on the job based on what where they were be debunked, And there’s Lee Svete intern pool, as hiring process for new college they look for hiring and why. Other however I did- different val- director well as a graduates. when they hire rankings and studies n’t expect that ues.” Career Center d e c r e a s i n g “It got a lot of response,” new college to be sort of as For Svete, desire for liberal she said. “We had more than graduates. look at things like extreme as it the size of a arts majors, a million page views for this “The impetus SAT scores and GPAs was,” Merritt university also plays a large Merritt said. and all the components of this for it really was ... And we decided to said. role. Notre Dame is the third Svete said Notre Dame Arts in the first day and a half.” that we wanted The surveys smallest school on The Wall and Letters students who to figure out look at the other end showed that Street Journal’s list, larger have internships do not face Contact Laura McCrystal at who was hiring, of the equation, which the private than only Massachusetts difficulty in their job search [email protected] where they were is really, really universities hiring and why,” that did make Merritt said. important to people the list, how- “Other rankings these days.” ever, repre- and studies look sented a com- at things like Jennifer Merrit bination of SAT scores and careers editor preparedness GPAs … And we and other decided to look Wall Street Journal q u a l i t i e s , at the other end Merritt said. of the equation, which is real- Notre Dame ranked highly ly, really important to people because recruiters reported a these days.” commitment to integrity and Merritt said they asked ethics in its students. recruiters to measure stu- “Comments included things dents’ academic prepared- about the graduates being ness, ability to adapt quickly both academically prepared to a new job and ability to and able to sort of jump in succeed in companies. and contribute quickly at According to the report, 479 companies, but also — things recruiters completed the sur- that Notre Dame is kind of vey. famous for — having a really Lee Svete, director of Notre ethical approach to the way Dame’s Career Center, said he they carry themselves and do was surprised when he first business,” Merritt said. saw the Wall Street Journal’s These qualities are typical rankings. of Notre Dame students, but “My first reaction was may have also hurt Notre ‘we’re 22?’ We should be Dame in the overall ranking higher than that,” Svete said. process, Svete said. For Since last week, Svete said example, Notre Dame stu- he has received phone calls dents pursue diverse career from career counselors at options, including graduate Duke University, Stanford school and postgraduate serv- University, Princeton ice opportunities. Around 200 University and the University graduating seniors enter of Pennsylvania. service programs, which

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Associated Press tion detention facility. “What has changed is the SAN ANTONIO — A Mexican situation in Mexico, where it’s journalist who was the target now impossible to deny reali- of death threats like those ty,” Spector said. “It is an made by drug cartels says he indication that the asylum has been granted asylum in office is now listening.” the United States in a case Aguirre (pronounced ah- believed to be the first of its gweer-EH) fled to El Paso kind since the country’s after getting the threat in bloody drug war began. 2008 and has lived there ever Two years ago, Jorge Luis since. He announced the asy- Aguirre answered his cell lum Monday on his website. phone while driving to the At the time of the threat, he funeral of a colleague who was reporting in Ciuidad had been killed in drug vio- Juarez, the epicenter of drug- lence. “You’re next,” warned gang violence across the bor- the chilling voice on the other der from El Paso. end. It’s unclear exactly who Death threats are at the threatened Aguirre. He told a heart of thousands of Mexican U.S. Senate committee last asylum requests received by year that officials in the state the U.S. each year, but only a of Chihuahua did not like his fraction of the petitions are criticism of a prosecutor and granted. Even people who decided to adopt cartel-style cross the border with fresh tactics to tone him down. bullet wounds or whose fami- “I proved that it was politi- ly members have been tor- cal persecution,” the 52-year- tured by drug gangs can face old Aguirre told The long odds. Associated Press. “They But attorneys say the deci- threatened me many times sion to give safe haven to and wrote to me, and I pre- AP Aguirre, editor of the Mexico sented all that as proof.” A journalist protests violence against the media in Mexico City during the city’s bloody news site LaPolaka.com, Fear of being hurt isn’t suf- drug war on Aug. 7. could open the door for other ficient grounds for asylum. reporters covering the war. Cases hinge on proving that a Human Rights, making they could not even confirm these acts and have expressed Violence against reporters person is being persecuted Mexico the deadliest country that Aguirre applied for asy- our concerns about the safety has surged since the Mexican because of race, religion, in the world for news people. lum. of journalists to the Mexican government launched a political views, nationality or The asylum process is not But State Department government,” Toner said. crackdown on drug traffick- membership in a particular public, and U.S. officials spokesman Mark Toner said Before Aguirre, the best- ers nearly four years ago. social group. refused to comment on indi- the government acknowledges known Mexican journalist El Paso attorney Carlos Since 2000, a total of 65 vidual cases, citing the need the increasing danger to seeking asylum was Emilio Spector is handling asylum journalists in Mexico have to protect applicants. Both Mexican journalists, calling Gutierrez Soto, who fled to El cases for four journalists, been killed in violence, the State Department and the number killed in the last Paso after writing a series of including one who spent according to Mexico’s U.S. Citizenship and five years “pretty startling.” stories about alleged Mexican seven months in an immigra- National Commission on Immigration Services said “We obviously condemn military abuses of civilians. The Observer Viewpoint page 10 Friday, September 24, 2010 INSIDE COLUMN An educational obligation A ‘Swift’ analysis outside the classroom Notre Dame students have plenty to say. But for the majority of the Notre Dame student body? Not They talk about whether police officers will continue to an issue. I think it’s safe to say this campus has a thing for Taylor Swift. I won’t say her arrest students for underage drinking. They talk about the Although student government and campus political organ- adoration has reached Lou Holtz pro- 8-cent increase in the price of “quarter dogs.” They talk izations are doing their best to get students involved in local portions, but the girl is pretty much about whether we should give up on Brian Kelly three election issues, most students are busy catching up on the beloved by most members of the student games into the season. endless pages of reading, volunteering and not remember- body. But as the midterm elections wind into full gear and ing their precious few moments of free time on the weekend Boys love her Republican candidate Jackie Walorski challenges — as they should be. because she’s Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly for leadership of the This is college. Our lives are jam-packed and so are our beautiful. Girls 2nd Congressional District? Not a word. brains. We don’t feel like putting in the time or energy to love her because The Notre Dame student body prides itself on being intel- stay informed about which candidate supports which bill or she’s beautiful and ligent, well-rounded and committed to their even who is running for congress in our district, a talented song- education. But education is not limited to because those are just extra facts that could writer. Professors what is taught in the confines of DeBartolo replace ones we will be tested on. love her because Hall. As students, we understand this. she’s one of the few celebrity Molly Madden Staying informed about local, national and But in a few short years, we will not be judged names they rec- international issues is a key part of our edu- by our performance on papers and tests, but ognize when stu- Assistant cation. More importantly, being able to talk rather on our ability to speak intelligently about dents talk about New s Editor about those events is critical to our success in the future. issues of local and international importance. her. It’s an election year where Republicans are threatening to Are we apathetic? No. However, while take control of the House and the race in this district could Are we too busy to care about important issues? everyone on cam- help determine which party becomes the majority. Sometimes. pus is generally Team Tay-Tay, there is Walorski, who was raised in South Bend and currently Are we uninformed? Dangerously so. also a significant faction of people who represents the 21st district in the Indiana State House, is Three major national newspapers are offered in the din- have a very different love/hate relation- the conservative candidate for Congress. She was endorsed ing hall for a reason — read them. Lectures are offered on ship with her music. by former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, accord- campus examining the midterm election and other impor- You know who you are. You (mostly ing to Walorski’s website. tant issues — attend just one. Your peers may get belliger- female) listeners love Ms. Swift’s songs because they are written from the Donnelly, a Notre Dame graduate, is a moderate Democrat ent on weekend nights, but they are all intelligent people heart, are sweet in nature and tend to who was voted the eighth most conservative Democrat in who are capable of engaging in intellectual debate — talk be accompanied by amazing music Congress by the National Journal Magazine, his website about which candidate you support over those over-priced videos, no matter what Kanye West stated. quarter dogs. says. The result of this race will not only affect the fate of this Learning for learning’s sake may seem like a noble, but However, there is also a part, that district, but it will also significantly affect the make-up of impractical cause for many Notre Dame students. very bitter and emotional, part that gets the House, and thus, affect the nation. But will we snag that dream internship if we can’t intelli- incredibly angry when the final stanzas Many other races throughout the country, in students’ gently debate local, national and international issues? Not a of a Taylor Swift song blare from the home states and districts, carry similar importance. chance. iPod. Why? Because of the unrealistic never-going-to-happen-to-me happy ending. And the thing is, thanks to Perez DITORIAL ARTOON Hilton and “People” magazine, we all E C know Taylor’s had her fair share of boy drama (do the words “Joe Jonas” and “text message” ring a bell) but she still sings about the bad times eventually giving way to fabulous love. False. If anyone’s life has ever followed the plot of a Swifty song please let me know who you are so I can commit you to a psychiatric ward for being delusional. Like in her hit song “Love Story.” If your father hated the guy from the beginning, why the hell is he all the sud- den gung-ho about you being engaged to Romeo? That doesn’t happen. A more likely ending would feature poor Romeo in the hospital after taking a blow to the head courtesy of Papa Juliet. And the fabulous “You Belong With Me.” I do not know of a single instance where the idiot boy finally wakes up and realizes that the not as cute, kind of dorky best friend is really a better romantic option than the humongous brat he is currently dating. Life tends not to follow the plot of a bad Jennifer Aniston film. Oddly enough, anytime someone com- plains about the deceptiveness of a good Taylor Swift song, they always tend to finish the rant with a declaration of how much they still love her and the song they just picked apart. And we do. If it Please recycle The Observer. weren’t for Taylor’s music we would be stuck trying to somehow make our lives follow the plot of Vanessa Carlton’s “White Houses,” which probably isn’t a good idea if you know the lyrics. So Taylor, keep on writing so that we QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY can keep on hoping that one day our lives will follow the plot of one of your amazing songs. And please excuse while “You cannot live a perfect day I put my headphones in and sing along without doing something for Submit a Letter “I have never met a man so to “Mine.” someone who will never be able ignorant that I couldn’t learn to repay you.” to the Editor at something from him.” The views expressed in the Inside John Wooden Column are those of the author and www.ndsmcobserver.com Galileo Galilei not necessarily those of The Observer. U.S. Hall of Fame basketball Italian astronomer and physicist Contact Molly Madden at player and coach [email protected]. The Observer Viewpoint Friday, September 24, 2010 page 11 Denying communion to Gov. McDonnell For our nation’s commander-in-chief which time her husband was still against McDonnell’s death decision? life stand has politically morphed or the chief executive of each state, no alive. Just six years ago, vocal bishops through the narrow Baptist filters that more important duty exists than to In McDonnell’s released statement announced that they would refuse Falwell and Robertson created officially order a person to serve in answering her request to commute communion to pro-choice Catholic decades ago which promote capital harm’s way or to condone the death of her sentence of death to a sentence of Democratic presidential nominee punishment and war deaths. a citizen. life without parole, the governor Senator John Kerry for his political Therefore, the Catholic hierarchy Commuting a death noted, “Lewis’s guilty plea, verdict stand to represent his constituency. need hold an equal standard for all sentence and par- and sentence have been reviewed by The political constituency supporting elected officials if they insist that they doning a prison state and federal courts … which have capital death that McDonnell’s action hold Catholic teaching above the rep- term are counter- unanimously upheld the sentence in represents finds its seeds in the resentations of their political con- balancing features this case. Lewis does not deny that Baptist Christian right founded by stituencies. They cannot give a pass within the frame- she committed these heinous crimes. Jerry Falwell of Lynchburg and Pat on capital punishment to a so-called work of elective Numerous psychiatrists and psycholo- Robertson of Virginia Beach. “pro-life” Catholic official who office. This week, gists have analyzed Lewis, both before In their zeal to embrace other advo- opposed abortion while denying com- Virginia Gov. and after her sentencing. After cates opposed to abortion over the munion to an anti-capital punishment Robert F. Gary Caruso numerous evaluations, no medical years, Catholics have hastily adopted Catholic official who is pro-choice. Falwell’s Baptist Moral Majority “pro- Catholic bishops need to stop divid- McDonnell (Notre Capitol professional has concluded that Dame ‘76) chose Teresa Lewis meets the medical or family,” “pro-life,” “pro-defense” and ing loafs by party lines when Catholic Comments not to save the life statutory definition of mentally “pro-Israel” definitions espoused in officials represent their constituencies of convicted murderer Teresa Lewis, retarded.” support of Ronald Reagan’s candidacy. over their religious hierarchy. but rather, refused to commute her The governor, sending the first Catholics have also clutched onto McDonnell should be able to represent death sentence, thus sending her to woman to an execution in nearly a Robertson’s Regent University’s his powerful Virginia Baptist lobby her execution. His action gives pause century in Virginia, concluded, American Center for Law and Justice and execute a prisoner or Kerry his to Catholics whose definition of a pro- “Having carefully reviewed the peti- Republican-leaning Baptist “pro-fami- national political party and support a life agenda includes not only objection tion for clemency, the judicial opin- ly,” “pro-liberty” and “pro-life” defini- woman’s right to choose. It should to abortion, but an opposition to war ions in this case, and other relevant tions evolved during his own simply be noted that both are not pro- and capital punishment. materials, I find no compelling reason Republican run for the presidency in life stands, and both should be held to More than seven years ago, Lewis, to set aside the sentence that was 1988. Recently, Falwell joined several an equal standard, not a Baptist- with an IQ of 70, pled guilty to two imposed by the Circuit Court and Republican-leaning or pro-business evolved one, when bishops decide to heinous counts of capital murder for affirmed by all reviewing courts. advocates to support McDonnell’s plan deny communion. hire of her husband and stepson, a Accordingly, I decline to intervene and to sell Virginia’s state-owned liquor U.S. Army reservist set to deploy for have notified the appropriate counsel monopoly, triple the number of liquor Gary Caruso, Notre Dame ‘73, active duty. Using the lure of sex and and family of my decision.” retail outlets and place the state-run serves in the Department of Homeland money to persuade two men to kill her Catholic Church hierarchy who alcohol sales in private hands — hard- Security and was a legislative and husband and stepson in 2002, she vocally beat a constant drum to pro- ly an issue for the Catholic Church to public affairs director in President plotted to obtain her husband’s assets tect “innocent” life need also remind express a stand. Clinton’s administration. His column and her stepson’s life insurance poli- the governor to protect all life, includ- Our gospels are founded on redemp- appears every other Friday. He can be cy. After her co-conspirators shot the ing “guilty” lives. Serving a life sen- tion, salvation, forgiveness and love — contacted at two victims multiple times with shot- tence could convert Lewis’ heart like not revenge, retribution or reprisals. [email protected] guns at close range, Lewis waited so many others who find redemption Slaughtered martyrs passively stood The views expressed in this column more than 45 minutes to call emer- while incarcerated. Where is the out- in arenas for their new religion. What are those of the author and not gency response personnel, during cry from Virginia’s Catholic bishops today passes for some as a true pro- necessarily those of The Observer. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Progressive Day A call for In preparation for Progressive Day on Sept. 28, a few of the Notre Dame College Democrats feel it is important to let the rest of the community know why they are progressive. Colleen Lowry is progressive because the security of having adequate health insurance for everyone is more important than partisanship between a small group of white men. ethical investment Rachel Koch is progressive because she cares about the preservation of biological diversity of For over a year now, students have been in dialogue with the administra- this planet for future generations to come. tion about Notre Dame’s investment practices, particularly concerning Matt LaFortune is progressive because “love thy neighbor” refers to more than just the Notre Dame’s investment in the hotel company HEI. HEI Hotels & Resorts unborn. is the seventh largest hotel management company in the U.S. and has Bridget Flores is progressive because she believes in the right of every human being to be received over $1.2 billion from University endowments, using this money loved, respected and treated with dignity. Lauren Restivo is progressive becase it’s about time that we the people demand the govern- to buy hotels in order to turn them over and sell them again at a profit. ment return to us that which it has unjustly taken, the most powerful resource that humanity has According to workers, cost-cutting tactics at some HEI properties, such as ever known. A resource that comes from the human spirit and that the government has taught reducing staffing levels and shortages in basic materials, have consider- us to supress on both a societal and individual scale. The ability to understand, generate and ably increased workloads. embody compassion. This summer has been an exciting and challenging time for workers T.J. Record is progressive because love does not discriminate based on gender. organizing in HEI hotels. In June, HEI signed a settlement agreement with Tim Ryan is progressive because he believes that we have an obligation to all life on earth and the National Labor Relations Board requiring it to reinstate Ferdi Lazo, a that our current way of life is unsustainable. He also believes that America can be at the fore- worker who was fired at the Sheraton Crystal City in Virginia allegedly for front of the clean energy revolution that will save this planet. union activities, pay $24,800 of his back wages for the year he was fired Sara Bega is progressive because being Pro-Life is about more than just one issue. It’s wanting and post a public pledge in the hotel to honor workers’ rights. to ensure quality of life for everyone from conception to death. This summer also marked the first HEI-owned hotel to organize a union. Eileen Flanagan is progressive becase she believes in tolerance, the preservation of human On Aug. 27, after a majority of workers signed cards in favor of the union, dignity and access to the American dream for all. HEI recognized “UNITE HERE Local 11” as the new union of W Hotel Chris Rhodenbaugh is progressive because he believes in a life of service and adherence to workers. They now have a voice on the job and the right to bargain a con- Catholic Social Teachings. tract, unlike the four other HEI hotels where workers are still publicly Remember to wear blue on Sept. 28, 2010. There are a lot more progressives on campus than fighting for their voices to be heard. you think! The victory for the workers in Hollywood comes at a time when HEI is under mounting pressure. Hotel workers at the Embassy Suites in Irvine, Colleen Lowry Calif. went on a one-day strike on Aug. 9 demanding their rights. They off campus were protesting years of missed and denied breaks due to understaffing. Rachel Koch Along with their protest, workers filed a complaint with the California off campus Board of Industrial Relations seeking approximately $120,000 in back pay Matt LaFortune owed as compensation for missed breaks. alumnus Last semester, we presented the concerns of the workers in HEI-owned Bridget Flores off campus hotels to the investment office. Despite our concerns, Mr. Scott Malpass, Lauren Restivo the Chief Investment Officer, assured us that HEI was a good company. He off campus claimed that he would share with us the standards by which the invest- T.J. Record ment office decides that a company is ethical and how HEI meets these sophomore standards. We have yet to be given any information that disproves the Tim Ryan abuses that the workers have claimed. In light of this, we call on our senior investment office to provide us with concrete guidelines for ethical invest- Sara Bega ment and to acknowledge the concerns of workers in HEI hotels. sophomore Eileen Flanagan Sarah Furman sophomore senior Chris Rhodenbaugh off campus senior Sept. 23 Sept. 22 The Observer Scene page 12 Friday, September 24, 2010

scheme of neon green writing on a By COURTNEY COX black screen — classic 80s. Scene Writer Even better than the out-of-date technology is the wardrobe. “The point is, ladies and gentle- Western business attire may not men, that greed, for lack of a better have changed much since the movie word, is good.” Gordon Gekko says came out, but the penchant for it all with this iconic line in the wearing suspenders has certainly but never has it been so evident as 1987 classic film, “Wall Street.” The been forgotten. Another clear sign By COURTNEY ECKERLE on his latest venture. “Johnny’s Wall Street scene in the 1980s was of the times is the hair choices of Scene Writer Love of Majik” has the baiting tone plagued by a near compulsory both the men and the women. of Donovan’s “Sunshine Superman” obsession with money and power. It Slicked back hair has never looked While Picasso had his blue and and its upbeat sound makes it prob- was glamorously extravagant and so cool and leading lady Daryl rose periods, singer/songwriter and ably the easiest transition from the set the stage for the emblematic Hannah was never caught without musician Matt Costa is making his era of his first two albums into the financial thrill ride that is Oliver the gorgeous big hair every 80s way through the decades with the 70s influence he touts in “Mobile Stone’s “Wall Street.” survivor wishes they could forget. tone of his third and latest album, Chateau.” The film is without a doubt the “Wall Street” was so incredible “Mobile Chateau.” Music videos for first singles tend most exciting study in business because it questioned the capitalist His 40s and 50s influenced style, to hint at the theme of the entire ethics. Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen) is a system that perpetuates greed and a mixture of pop, rock and blues is album, and “Witchcraft” is a psy- young New York stockbroker who corruption, but at the same time cast aside in favor of 70s psychedel- chedelic Doors-esque performance embodies the word hustler. He glamorized its results. Without the ic folk in his latest venture. that could be on the Johnny Carson finally works his way into Gordon game, Gordon Gekko could never And if you are a fan of the late- show. Instead of Costa’s usual Gekko’s office for a mere five have been the incredible player he 60s to 70s, the Mama’s and Papa’s vaudeville show such as his one- minute conversation that would was. The line between right and type of music, be prepared to fall man band from “Mr. Pitiful” he’s change the course of his career, wrong was clear, but the outcome head over go-go boots for “Mobile crooning on a stage with a picture and life, forever. of choosing the wrong path was so Chateau.” that makes it seem like he’s inside a Gekko (Michael Douglas) is the clearly enticing that it was almost Just get any iPod dancing com- blue lava lamp — except it’s double man. There is simply no getting viewed as right. mercial fantasies out of your head. exposed under a disco ball. around that. While he may be the It certainly made audiences ques- “Mr. Pitiful” from his second album The second single off the album is villain in this film, he was the hero tion their values and has them still was featured on one and was also “The Season,” which has an echo- for millions of other white-collar thinking 23 years later in light of in “I Love You, Man.” Costa, who ing, haunting sound that stays workers. He knew how to play the the financial crisis. With the sequel has previously wooed listeners and upbeat, totally reminiscent of The Wall Street game and he played it set to be released today one won- critics alike with upbeat songs from Mama’s and the Papa’s style. better than anyone out there. He ders whether or not greed is truly his previous two albums, “Songs We “Drive” sounds like a track straight was on top of a pyramid of wealth good. The reality that players like Sing” and “Unfamiliar Faces”, has off of the “My Girl” soundtrack with that did not seem to have any lim- Gekko and Fox are still around is made a signifi- a cute, its. both astonishing, inspiring, and ter- cant detour from catchy tinny Gekko’s methods, however, are rifying all at once. his buoyant “Mobile Chateau” piano open- the driving force of the well-laid The sequel promises to be just as California campy er. “Secret” plot. At a stockholders meeting he good as the original perhaps folk-pop that Matt Costa d e f i n i t e l y proclaims the gospel of greed stat- because of the 20-odd years made him a per- has a ing, “Greed is right, greed works, between the two as well as the fect fit at the Label: Brushfire Records “ J e r s e y greed clarifies, cuts through and fresh perspective on Wall Street king of mellow Boys” love captures.” antics following the financial crisis Jack Johnson’s Best Tracks: “Johnny’s Love of song feel, Is this simply the essence of capi- and subsequent Wall Street Bailout. record label, Majik,” “The Season,” “Drive” and Costa talism? Gekko takes it one step fur- Even more promising, however, is B r u s h f i r e stated in an ther admonishing Fox after a deal the fresh young talent. Carrie Records. With i n t e r v i e w gone bad saying, “Stop sending me Mulligan, the Academy Award nom- this latest album w i t h information and start getting me inated British actress, is the leading he has managed B l a c k b o o k some.” Before Martha Stewart lady to Shia Lebouf’s young Gekko to bridge that that it was sported ponchos knit by her cell- wannabe. With a cast full of Oscar sound with a psy- the first mates, Gekko was the poster boy winners and nominees, “Wall chedelic flash- song he for insider trading. “When you’re Street: Money Never Sleeps” is set back and make it wrote for not inside, you’re outside,” Gekko to be Lebouf’s test of strength in the work. The only unknown is if he the album, and it seems to show his cautions as Fox worries about los- adult acting world. Returning as will alienate his fan base, built up transition from one decade of influ- ing his license. Insider trading, it Gekko is of course Michael Douglas on a promise of light folksy croon- ences to the other. seems, defined the game, and if one and Josh Brolin also plays a promi- ing about sunshine and roses. The “Mobile Chateau” is a great rainy chose not to take advantage of that, nent role in the film. sound clearly and definitely detours day reflection album, but it remains they were the only ones to blame. The 1987 “Wall Street” captured in this latest album, almost as if the to be seen if fans of his sunny Wall Street must have glittered the feeling of an era so wrapped up Beach Boys had suddenly morphed albums will follow. On the flip side, with the most cutting edge technol- in greed that it couldn’t even see into Fairport Convention four years it will probably succeed in drawing ogy available, but upon viewing the the error of its ways. What will into their career. Not necessarily a in new fans, as well as impressing film 23 years after the premiere the “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” bad thing — just be prepared. This critics with Costa’s versatility and technology is so antiquated it’s have to say about the current gen- is not the Matt Costa of old. growth. almost laughable. The “mobile tele- eration? A Huntington Beach, Calif., phone” was larger than a box of tis- native, Costa has always been com- sues and the computer screens fea- Contact Courtney Cox at pared to 60s folk legend Donovan Contact Courtney Eckerle at ture the mind numbing color [email protected] with his finger picking guitar style, [email protected]

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his heritage and Stergiotis’ family really stood out for their freshness. something a little different than By JUSTIN PELLINO recipes to offer traditional Greek fare The thing that really struck me your traditional pizza or sub sand- Scene Writer in a friendly, comfortable environ- about the restaurant, however, was wich. ment. What the place lacks in décor it the way Alexander’s goes out of its But to really get the full experience Since May 2009, little known makes up for way to cater to the college community. you need to dine in. Grab a group of Alexander’s Grill has been winning w i t h All patrons with a Notre Dame ID friends and head over to Alexander’s over the hearts and stomachs of i t s receive a 15 percent discount. Grill. Eat some good food. Relax. Notre Dame students and Every Wednesday the Strike up a conversation with Ari. Surf the South Bend restaurant offers a the web on the free Wi-Fi or catch a communi- student spe- game on one of the many flat screen ty through cial: Five TVs on the walls. Make yourself at their deli- d o l l a r s home. cious food buys a and com- gyro, fries mitment to and a soda Alexander’s Grill making eat- or beer. ing out a per- W h i l e Phone: (574) 247-1780 sonal experi- Lambridis says ence. the restaurant Location: 1841 South Bend Ave. The restau- has struggled a Hours: Mon-Thurs 11A.M.-10P.M rant, located in bit since the Fri 11A.M.-4A.M. the same strip opening of the mall as tasty food Eddy Street Sat 6:30A.M.-4A.M. Studebagels and and personable employ- C o m m o n s , Sun 6:30A.M.-9P.M. Between the ees. Alexander’s is com- Buns, places an When I was there, I sampled the mitted to drawing in Price: $-$$, Credit Cards Accepted emphasis on mak- house lemon-rice soup, strawberry customers by opening early for break- ing patrons feel like family. This is pri- crepe and the famous Greek platter: a fast (6:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday), marily due to the larger-than-life per- plate of gyros, spanakopita (a spinach staying open late (4:30 a.m. Friday sonalities of its co-owners, Ari and cheese filled phyllo dough) and and Saturday) and always promising Lambridis and Maria Stergiotis, and a myzithropitakia (a cheese filled pas- good food at low prices. staff who like to refer to their cus- try) garnished with cucumbers, toma- In the coming weeks the restaurant tomers by name. to and feta cheese. While the soup will begin offering a delivery service A Greek immigrant with the accent was a little bland for my liking, the for the Notre Dame campus, which is Contact Justin Pellino at to match, Lambridis draws upon crepe and gyros were excellent and perfect for when you’re looking for [email protected] JUSTIN PELLINO/The Observer

The Walkmen take it easy in their new album ‘Lisbon’

error or inconsistency. The songs out collective they were back in Sinatra swagger too relaxed for the By MACKENZIE HENDRICKSON sound as if they were all recorded at 2003, but this time there is an ele- attention span of the 21st century Scene Writer the same time. Aside from a few ment of acceptance. Before, they music audience. The songs can come musicians coming and going, and were young. They were pissed. They off as bland and uninteresting to The Walkmen’s career has been a perhaps a few cigarette breaks — wanted to be heard. Now they’ve even the mellowest among us. 10-year musical presentation of “tak- everything else remains the exact retired to the sonic countryside, “Lisbon” won’t please listeners as ing a chill pill.” Starting off with same. Ideally, bands would love to where life’s a little calmer and little much as fellow New York balladeers post-punk revival fury in the early record an album in one inspired sit- sunnier. Leithauser can sound like The National. There are no cliché 2000’s, they have progressively ting. This being a nearly impossible Dylan on a few tracks and Brandon catchy elements. No appeals to popu- calmed down their sound without approach (even the fastest albums Flowers on others, which is cool. His lar culture. Nothing blogging nerds loosing their smooth pessimism. One taking at least two weeks), the best a pessimism is an appropriate mix of could claim as the sound of the of their earlier songs, “Rat,” was an band can do “Blowin’ In the future. It’s immediately and forever angry look at 21st century discon- is fake it. Wind” helpless- indie. For some that’s a huge nega- nectedness. “Lisbon,” their newest Lisbon does ness and “Mr. tive. For others, that’s what makes a effort, sounds like a bunch of buddies this well. The Brightside” mis- solid record. sitting in a sunroom, playing g u i t a r fortune. anthems about how life is kind of r e m a i n s “Angela Surf awful, but… whatever. a l m o s t City” is the home Bands and producers will go to u n t o u c h e d , run on the “Lisbon” extraordinary lengths to produce a sounding like album. The Walkmen record with a unified sound, some- s u n - d r i e d drums skip along thing you could describe in pedestri- electric blues at a rapid beach Released: September 14, 2010 an terms. This approach is best when malaise on hop. The bright intended to match what is going on every track. guitar, as with Label: Fat Possum / Bella Union in the music thematically, melodically The drums other songs on Best Tracks: “Angela Surf City”, etc. (Springsteen wanted “Born To can be strong the album, “Stranded” Run” to sound like transistor radio at times, but it all fits within Lisbon’s sounds as if it could care less what glory from the 1950’s to match the flattened brightness. The songs get the drums are doing. “Stranded” songs cinematic romanticism). more and more ballad-like as the sounds more like an album closer Creating this sound is one sort of album concludes; this is a peculiar than a mid-record cut, but shines success. Having this sound make progression considering the opening nonetheless. This actually makes sense within the context of the album track is almost a ballad. sense within an album with more is another. More often than not, Unlike many other artistically con- than its fair share of tracks that bands achieve the first but leave the fused bands, this sound makes com- could be exit music for a tragic film. listeners unsure about the second. plete sense in light of what front man There’s one problem in all this: the “Lisbon” achieves both. Hamilton Leithauser is singing about. songs just aren’t that pleasing in a Contact Mackenzie Hendrickson at For production quality, there is no The band is the same old down-and- modern sense. They move along at a [email protected]

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NCAA FOOTBALL NFL Defense bails out Florida Backup quarterbacks Associated Press highly used this year GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s defensive philosophy is simple: When the ball is in the air or on century, the second-stringer. the ground, the Gators better get Associated Press Now Leftwich, who was it. Call it the QB Shuffle. Or the waived last weekend and re- The coaches preach it, the play- QB Quandary. signed Monday, is back. And ers practice it and the results Whatever it’s called, the NFL backing up Batch. show. position that normally needs “He’s been with the starters, No. 9 Florida leads the nation more stability than any is in a he’s been with the second team, with 12 takeaways, including a state of flux from coast to coast. he’s been with the third team,” staggering 10 interceptions Nine teams — Buffalo, wide receiver Hines Ward sums through three games. The Gators Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, up Batch’s career. “He under- (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Cleveland, Tennessee, Oakland, stands all the wide receivers. He Conference) have scored 55 Philadelphia, Carolina and probably understands this points off those turnovers, taking Detroit — already have used offense better than anybody. We advantage of short fields, seizing their backup quarterback. feel good, we’ve just got to pro- momentum and turning close Some of the moves were tect Charlie.” games into lopsided affairs. because of injuries, but five The Eagles couldn’t protect Although the defensive per- clubs already have turned to Kevin Kolb well enough and he formances have been overshad- No. 2 by choice, even if just sustained a concussion in an owed by Florida’s offensive strug- temporarily. opening loss. Michael Vick came gles, they haven’t been over- So what in the name of in and starred, then did even looked by players, coaches or Peyton and Eli Manning, Tom better in a victory over Detroit opponents. Brady and Drew Brees is going with Kolb sidelined. “Defense, we’re just taking care on? So Vick stays as the starter of business,” cornerback Jeremy “It is getting tougher and after coach Andy Reid reversed Brown. “We know if we handle tougher to play the position, not his earlier decision not to strip our half, we’ll be good.” only from a physical standpoint Kolb of the job because of Kentucky, which visits of throwing the ball, but from a injury. Gainesville on Saturday, feels the mental standpoint and what “I think Kolb probably is a same way. The Wildcats (3-0) The you are seeing from defenses,” basket case right now,” says haven’t turned the ball over this says Ron Jaworski, the former Jaworski, who knows the season, a big reason they are Eagles starter and now ESPN’s Eagles as well as anyone. “Kolb undefeated. Coach Joker Phillips analyst for Monday night foot- was their guy, they traded would love to keep the streak ball games. No one watches Donovan McNabb to give him a intact against Florida, whose more film of quarterbacks than chance. To yank the guy and defense has done more than its Jaworski, which gives him par- take his job away has got to be share. AP ticular insight into the upheaval brutal for him.” The Gators have allowed less Urban Meyer’s Florida team has been relying on its defense to get at the position through just two A brutal hit by Julius Peppers than 300 yards twice, including in off to a 3-0 start. weeks of the schedule. on Matt Stafford sidelined the last week’s 31-17 victory at “You always will have the 2009 top overall pick with a Tennessee. Brown, who had been Defensive end Justin Trattou’s 35- efficient and error-free to start elite guys, but once you start right shoulder injury in Week 1, picked on early in the game and yard interception for a score gave the season. They can only hope getting beyond No. 12 or 13, it’s and Shaun Hill took over for the beaten for a touchdown, provided the Gators a three-touchdown for the same results in hard to find the other 19 consis- Lions. When Stafford is ready, one of the key plays with an inter- lead. Gainesville. tent quarterbacks in this he will step back in. ception in the third quarter. “It’s not the way we’ve won a “I think it’s a little bit of every- league.” So, it seems, will Jake “Gave up a big play,” Brown lot of games around here,” coach thing,” Locke said. “A lot of it has Hard? Maybe impossible. Delhomme in Cleveland once said. “Gotta have amnesia and Urban Meyer said. “We’ve got to do with Hartline. We’ve The quarterback changes his ankle as healed enough for forget about it. It was a big relief outscored people, but that’s not been throwing a lot and if he’s thus far run the gamut from him to replace Seneca Wallace. to come back.” efficient, championship-style foot- making bad decisions, they can be bad health to bad play to bad Two starters, Jacksonville’s The Gators have used turnovers ball. Our defense has to do that.” picks. But right now he’s doing a vibes. David Garrard and Tennessee’s to come back in every game. And get this: Florida’s success good job, and when I’m running In Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Vince Young, are in no danger Cornerback Janoris Jenkins the first two weeks came without the ball or Cobb is running the Detroit and Cleveland, injuries of losing their jobs despite being returned an one of the team’s ball, we’ve got to hold onto it.” had plenty to do with the taken out last Sunday during interception 67 best defenders. Phillips also credited Hartline switches. Even those, however, losses. yards for “W e’ve outscored Safety Will Hill with the offense’s ball security, merit further examination. Where things get confusing is Florida’s first was suspended saying he’s done a solid job of get- The Steelers knew since April in Oakland. And Charlotte. And touchdown of people, but that’s for two games for ting rid of the ball and not forcing that Ben Roethlisberger would Buffalo. the season not efficient, an undisclosed passes. be suspended for at least four When the Raiders dealt with against Miami cham pionship-style violation of team “You’d better be lucky, too,” weeks. They hoped to get by Washington for Jason Campbell, (Ohio). Two rules. He Phillips said, pointing out a few with Byron. team owner Al Davis compared series later, football. Our defense returned against times the ball has bounced his But Byron Leftwich, an eight- Campbell with Jim Plunkett, safety Ahmad has to do that.” the Volunteers, team’s way. “I’ve never been on a year veteran, hurt his left knee who merely won Super Bowls Black returned but was some- team that had not put the ball on in the preseason, which meant for Oakland. Maybe he meant another one 40 Urban Meyer what rusty. He bit the ground or turned it over in third-stringer Dennis Dixon JaMarcus Russell, because yards to set up on two under- three games. I’d like to be on one moved behind center. Dixon Campbell has been demoted a short TD run. Florida coach neath routes and that has done it in four games, was a winner in Week 1, even and Bruce Gradkowski will start Linebacker Jon gave up two long too.” though the Steelers didn’t score against Arizona. Bostic sealed TD passes. Kentucky, which has lost 23 in a a touchdown until overtime, Matt Moore got the quick the victory with the fourth pick of The Gators expect Hill to play row in the series, has been on the and that came on a long run. He hook in Carolina, where coach the game. better Saturday against Kentucky. wrong end of several turnovers went down in Week 2 with a left John Fox is in the final year of Black got two more the follow- They might need him to. the last two years. Florida knee problem, bringing in his contract and essentially is a ing week against South Florida. Led by senior quarterback Mike blocked a punt for a touchdown in Charlie Batch and making wide lame duck. So why not try rook- His first set up Florida’s first Hartline, senior running back 2009, blocked two punts in 2008 receiver Antwaan Randle El, a ie Jimmy Clausen — even if touchdown, which tied the game Derrick Locke and junior receiver and returned an interception for quarterback in college way Moore pretty much saved Fox’s at 7 late in the second quarter. Randall Cobb, Kentucky has been a score. back at the beginning of the job by going 4-1 late in 2009?

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MLB Suzuki breaks own record in losing effort Giants use offensive explosion to defeat Cubs; Brewers get past Marlins

sink in yet, I haven’t thought players to hit 50 homers, both Associated Press about it too much. Once I do in 2007. TORONTO — On a day of that, then I’ll probably have “It’s obviously a pretty historic milestone hits, Jose more feelings to describe. Right game,” Blue Jays Bautista’s big shot won the now I’m really honored and outfielder Vernon Wellssaid. game. happy.” “Ichiro is the pretty much the Bautista hit his major league- After fouling back a 2-0 pitch, staple of consistency for what leading 50th home run, con- Bautista hammered the next he’s able to do year in and year necting off Felix Hernandez and one into the left-field bullpen. out. For Jose, it’s pretty neat to sending the Toronto Blue “That’s what happens when watch one of your teammates Jays over the Seattle you get behind in the count,” hit 50 home runs in a season.” Mariners 1-0 on Thursday. Hernandez said. Suzuki struck out in the first, Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki also All 50 of Bautista’s homers doubled to left in the third and became the first player with 10 have been to left or left center. collected his 200th hit when he straight 200-hit seasons, break- He exchanged hugs and fist lined to center on the first pitch ing his own record with a fifth- bumps with his teammates he saw from Shawn Hill) (1-2) inning single. before coming out of the dugout in the fifth. “We got to see some things for a curtain call and trying to happen today that I’ve never get the attention of his parents, Giants 13, Cubs 0 seen before,” Blue Jays manag- who were in the crowd. A pregame hitters’ meeting er Cito Gaston said. “It’s a day “I tried to wave at them,” seemed to help shake the San I’ll always remember.” Bautista said. “Everybody was Francisco Giants out of their Bautista became the 26th standing up so I don’t think they recent slumber. player in baseball history to could see me.” A stiff wind blowing out of reach the 50-home run mark The homer was Bautista’s Wrigley Field didn’t hurt, either. with a first-inning drive off major league-high 31st at home Juan Uribe hit a grand slam Hernandez (12-12). this season, breaking Carlos and a two-run homer, both “It’s really a big honor to be Delgado’s team record set in shots coming during a nine-run AP put in that elite group of hit- 2000. second inning that sent the Mariners left fielder Michael Saunders, left, congratulates Ichiro ters,” Bautista said. “To tell you Prince Fielder (50) and Alex Giants past the Chicago Cubs Suzuki on his 10th consecutive 200-hit season. the truth, I really haven’t let it Rodriguez (54) were the last 13-0 Thursday night. “He is a guy who can do a lot “We’re better than this and homers in the seventh on the of damage,” Giants manager it’s going to take everybody to first three pitches of reliever Bruce Bochy said. “He’s focus out there,” Bochy said he Sandy Rosario’s major league knocked in a lot of runs for us told his players. “Trust the guy debut. this year. It’s nice having a behind you. We’ve had a few Gallardo (14-7) gave up three shortstop who can do that. We guys trying to do too much out runs in 6 2-3 innings, improving needed a big game from some- there. Just try to get a quality to 3-0 with a 1.95 ERA and 25 body and we got it from him at-bat and keep things moving.” strikeouts in four September tonight.” The Giants responded with 19 starts, and impressed Marlins San Francisco began the day hits and four home runs. manager Edwin Rodriguez. one-half game behind San San Francisco pitchers, mean- “He’s amazing,” Rodriguez Diego in the NL West. The while, kept doing a solid job. said. “It’s the first time I’ve seen Padres played later at Los They have gone 17 straight him pitch live. He threw one Angeles. The Giants have the games giving up three or fewer pitch to Logan Morrison that same record as idle Atlanta, runs, the longest streak since we’re still trying to figure out which leads the wild-card race. the Chicago White Sox set the what pitch it was.” record with 20 in a row in Probably a slider, something 1917, the Elias Sports Bureau Gallardo has been working on said. extensively this season. Madison Bumgarner (6-6) Brewers manager Ken Macha scattered seven hits over seven says it’s now the ace’s best innings and struck out a career- breaking pitch. high nine. Morrison, a rookie, just “I feel like I was keeping the stopped swinging at Gallardo’s ball down a lot better today pitches. That helped him draw than I was the last few games,” a walk that extended his streak he said. “I’m trying to keep the of reaching base safely to 42 same approach each time I go games, tying the best mark in out there. I feel good about the majors this season as his going out there and giving us a cancer-stricken father watched chance to win.” from the stands. Uribe had only two hits in his “It would’ve felt better if we previous 21 at-bats before his won the game,” Morrison said. quick six RBIs as the Giants “I got away from my plan a lit- teed off on Ryan Dempster (14- tle bit and that’s what happens 11) and reliever Thomas when you don’t stick to your Diamond. approach. It’s a learning “He (Dempster) didn’t look process.” comfortable to me from the get- will be mathematically elimi- go,” Cubs manager Mike Quade nated from he playoff chase said. “He’ll be fine next outing. unless the Marlins win their “You certainly have to put this final 10 games, the Braves lose one behind you. This is a turn- their final nine and multiple the-page game for me,” he said. other scenarios play out. Milwaukee was eliminated Brewers 8, Marlins 3 earlier this week and hasn’t Corey Hart is disappointed the played a factor in the race all Milwaukee Brewers struggled season, just two years after early and never regained winning the NL wild card. enough ground to join the post- Gallardo and the rest of the season chase. But his personal Brewers have accepted that achievements during a wild they squandered another season have helped wipe away opportunity after a nine-game some of that frustration. losing streak in May put them in “I definitely have a smile on a deep hole. my face every time I come “That’s how baseball is. We here,” said Hart, who reached can’t control certain things,” 30 home runs for the first time Gallardo said. “It was just in his career Thursday night. unfortunate things didn’t work Hart hit one of three out for us this year.” Milwaukee homers and Yovani Morrison had gone 0 for 3 Gallardo added another win to before his walk that tied his strong September, leading Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira the Brewers to an 8-3 victory for the longest streak in the over the Florida Marlins. majors this season. Morrison is Rickie Weeks and Prince four games from the Marlins Fielder added consecutive record held by Luis Castillo. page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Friday, September 24, 2010

NCAA FOOTBALL MLB No. 19 Miami cruises Yankees to face Red Sox season-high 12 games. He’s bat- four runs and 10 hits in seven past Pitt behind Harris Associated Press ting .327 during the run. innings of Saturday’s 4-3 loss to Barring a monumental col- Yankees stalwart Andy Pettitte Toronto. lapse, the New York Yankees (11-2, 2.81 ERA) makes his sec- Teixeira is 6 for 31 with 11 will get a chance to defend their ond start after missing two strikeouts lifetime against championship. months with a strained left Beckett. With their postseason hopes groin. Red Sox designated hitter nearly gone, the Boston Red Sox The 38-year-old left-hander David Ortiz has looked right at could still play a major role in threw six innings of one-run ball home in the Bronx in 2010, bat- determining whether their rivals in Sunday’s 4-3, 11-inning loss ting .348. He is 19 for 52 with a win the division or settle for the at Baltimore. Pettitte retired the homer in his career against wild card. last 11 batters he faced, but he Pettitte. Opening their final home was denied the win after Despite a second consecutive series of the regular season, and Mariano Rivera blew the save in slow April in which he mustered the first of two three-game sets the ninth. one homer and four RBIs, Ortiz against the Red Sox over the Pettitte’s only start against now has a team-high 31 home next 10 days, the AL East-lead- Boston this season came April 7, runs and is four RBIs shy of ing Yankees look to inch closer when he gave up one run in six reaching 100 for the first time in to the division title in Friday’s innings of a 10-inning, 3-1 victo- three seasons. opener. ry at Fenway Park. He is 18-9 Red Sox third baseman Mike After winning two of a four- with a 3.75 ERA in 35 career Lowell will be making his final game set against Tampa Bay, starts versus the Red Sox (84- appearance at Yankee Stadium New York (92-61) dropped the 68). this weekend. Originally drafted final two to the second-place He will be opposed by Josh by the Yankees in 1995, Lowell Rays, who moved back within Beckett (5-5, 5.71), who is 0-2 is retiring at season’s end. one-half game of the East lead - with an 11.17 ERA in four starts Including the postseason, he is a and even in the loss column - versus the Yankees in 2010. The .281 career hitter in the Bronx. with Thursday’s 10-3 victory. right-hander continues to strug- New York leads the season Just as importantly, the gle all around. He surrendered series 7-5. Yankees fell one-half game behind Central champion AP Minnesota for the league’s best Miami junior quarterback Jacory Harris looks for a receiver in record. Thursday’s 31-3 Miami victory over Pitt. They also appear to have a tougher road to the division title than the Rays. While Tampa Bay Associated Press tackles for losses—a stat in finishes against Seattle, which they lead the nation— Baltimore and Kansas City - PITTSBURGH — The decades and forced three turnovers. clubs at or near the bottom of may change, the conferences Sean Spence had 1 1/2 sacks their respective divisions - New may change but everything and 2 1/2 tackles for a loss and York follows this series with stays the same when Miami a team-high nine tackles. three games in Toronto and plays Pitt. The games are as “When you can stop the run three at Fenway Park. one-sided as the rivalry. and make them one-dimension- “We can’t complain about Jacory Harris led quick touch- al, you have a good chance of having a tougher schedule down drives to start each half winning,” Spence said. “We because if that’s the case we and No. 19 Miami dominated always want to be the one to don’t belong in the playoffs any- Pittsburgh much like it did throw the first punch. We did a way,” first baseman Mark when the schools were Big East great job of starting fast.” Teixeira said. Conference rivals, winning 31-3 Again, it was a bad day for Derek Jeter singled Thursday on Thursday night. the Big East, which is 1-7 so far to extend his hitting streak to a Harris had two more floater- this season against nonconfer- type interceptions like the four ence opponents from BCS con- he threw in a 36-24 loss to No. ferences. Pitt is 1-11 against 2 Ohio State two weeks ago, but ranked nonconference teams shook them off to throw for two since 1996, while Miami has scores and 248 yards while won 33 in a row against going 21 of 32. Damien Berry unranked nonconference did the rest by running for 87 teams. yards and a touchdown on 21 Harris also found Leonard carries in an offense that out- Hankerson on a 19-yard scor- gained Pitt’s 348-232. ing pass play on Miami’s fourth The Hurricanes (2-1), faster, play from scrimmage in the sec- deeper and more athletic than ond half, completing a 51-yard the Panthers (1-2), never gave drive set up by a 26-yard punt Pitt quarterback Tino Sunseri by Pitt’s Dan Hutchins. Harris any time to throw in his third hit Benjamin for 20 yards on college start, and he was pulled first down. in the fourth quarter after com- “He managed the game well, pleting 8 of 15 passes for 61 he made some great throws and yards. he did his job,” Miami coach Dion Lewis, the nation’s lead- Randy Shannon said of Harris. ing returning rusher, was given Shannon once played for and little running room by an over- coached under Pitt coach Dave whelmed offensive line and Wannstedt, but he didn’t do his ended with 41 yards on 12 car- old boss any favors. Wannstedt ries. Lewis, coming off a 1,799- was so upset with his team’s yard season as a freshman, has performance, he held a hastily been held to 143 yards in three called post-game meeting with games. his seniors and some other Miami’s plan was simple and players. effective: Strike early, strike “We’re just not in sync,” effectively, then let its defense Wannstedt said. “We’ll make and special teams do the rest. one good play on offense and With the Hurricanes up 17-3 two bad ones. … If we need to early in the fourth, they forced make changes, we’ll make a fumble by punt returner Cam changes. We’ve got to look at Saddler. Harris took advantage the offensive line.” to throw a 10-yard TD pass to The teams hadn’t met since Travis Benjamin that wrapped Miami left the Big East for the up Miami’s seventh consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference in victory against Pitt and its 15th 2004, but, as usual, the in 16 games dating to 1984. Hurricanes made it look easy. “The defense played great,” Pitt didn’t advance inside the defensive end Andrew Smith Miami 30 until the next-to-last said. “We put an emphasis on play of the third quarter, and tackling (in practice), and we that was on a 15-yard rough- were getting all 11 to the ball. ing-the-passer penalty. Lewis We wanted to wrap them up gained only 5 yards on the next and drive them back, and that plays carries, and Hutchins showed up on the field.” kicked a 27-yard field goal to And in the statistics. The avoid Pitt’s second shutout loss Hurricanes had five sacks, nine of the Dave Wannstedt era. Friday, September 24, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 17

SMC VOLLEYBALL MLB Belles prepared for Scots Braden allows one hit By ANDREW OWENS in eight innings for win Sports Writer

four with an ERA of 6.23. Looking to snap out of a Associated Press three-game losing streak, the Daric Barton and Kurt Belles will travel to Alma to OAKLAND, Calif. — Dallas Suzuki walked to open the face off with the Scots tonight. Braden allowed one hit in eight fourth. After Lee struck out Saint Mary’s enters the game innings and the Oakland Kevin Kouzmanoff, Cust hit a with a 3-9 record (1-3 in the Athletics beat Texas 5-0 on broken-bat single through the MIAA) while Alma holds strong Thursday night, stalling the infield to score one run, and at 8-4 record (3-1 in the MIAA). Rangers' pursuit of their first Carter hit a sacrifice fly for The two teams only played AL West title since 1999. another run. each other once last season, Braden (10-13) outpitched Greg Gross singled and but the match went down to the Cliff Lee to end his four-game scored when Tolleson doubled wire. In the end, the Scots losing streak and keep Texas' in the fifth. Tolleson scored on came out with a five-set victory, magic number at four for a double play to make it 4-0. winning 3-2 (16-25, 25-23, 25- clinching the division. Carson's double against Scott 22, 27-29, 11-15). The left-hander, who tossed a Feldman in the sixth made it 5- Sophomore Stephanie Bodien perfect game against Tampa 0. fronted the Belles with 11 kills Bay in May, retired 19 batters in the loss. Senior Meghann in a row after Nelson Cruz's Dodgers 3, Padres 1 Rose led both teams with 20 two-out single in the first Hiroki Kuroda pitched eight digs, while Bodien added 17 inning. Ian Kinsler ended the superb innings, Andre Ethier and senior Ellen Huelsmann streak by drawing a leadoff had two run-scoring hits and picked up another 16. Junior walk in the eighth. the Los Angeles Dodgers sent Danie Brink led the way with Braden walked two and the San Diego Padres back into second place in the NL West 40 assists during the match. COURTNEY ECKERLE/The Observer struck out seven. Brad Ziegler The Belles have had difficult Belles player Hailee Leitz serves to Albion in a MIAA match issued a walk and hit a batter with a victory Thursday night. times on the court this season, earlier this season at Saint Mary’s Angela Athletic Center. with a pitch in the ninth before The Padres fell a half-game beginning the season with a finishing the one-hitter. behind the San Francisco three-game losing streak Lee (12-9) set down his first Giants, who beat the Chicago before winning three of their Saint Mary’s led through digs in the first match before eight batters before an unchar- Cubs 13-0 at Wrigley Field. next six matches. Since then, much of the fourth set after adding five more kills and two acteristic bout of wildness. He Kuroda (11-13) allowed one Saint Mary’s went on another establishing a five-point lead blocks in the second match walked his first two hitters in run and five hits, struck out three-game losing streak to fall and then a four-point one up to Sunday. the fourth, marking the first four and walked one. He to 3-9 on the season and have the 14-0 mark. As the Hornets The next week will be critical time he's walked consecutive retired 14 of his last 15 bat- lost three consecutive confer- came back, the Belles stayed for the Belles as they look to get batters in two years, a span of ters. The right-hander, who ence matches since beginning within close range by help from back on track in MIAA play. 80 starts. Both runners scored. has made 65 starts without a 1-0. Bodien, who has been key to Following tonight’s match Steve Tolleson doubled twice complete game since his one- Saint Mary’s is coming off of a the Saint Mary’s success this against the Scots, Saint Mary’s and drove in a run as the A's hitter against Atlanta on July recent MIAA loss to conference year. will host Adrian Saturday won their fourth in five games. 7, 2008, threw 98 pitches foe Kalamazoo in four sets (25- Jumping onto the scene last before traveling to Trine They moved within seven before Hong-Chih Kuo came on 10, 16-25, 25-12, 31-29). In the year and making a big impact College on Sept. 29. games of first-place Texas. to strike out the side in the decisive fourth set, the Belles her rookie season, she has only The Belles will face the Scots Jack Cust, Chris Carter and ninth and get his 10th save in fought with the Hornets improved on the court this year. tonight at 7 p.m. on the Alma Matt Carson also drove in runs 11 chances. through 16 ties and six lead At the Manchester Tournament courts. for Oakland. changes when there were only last weekend, Bodien was Lee lasted five innings, Rays 10, Yankees 3 three ties and two lead changes named to the All-Tournament Contact Andrew Owens at allowing four runs and six hits. B.J. Upton and Carl Crawford previously. team from her 11 kills and 16 [email protected] He walked two and struck out each drove in two runs in a three. seven-run sixth inning, and the Missing injured slugger Josh Tampa Bay Rays knocked Hamilton, the Rangers have around CC Sabathia in his struggled on offense while los- much-anticipated rematch ing four of five. Oakland has with David Price and beat the made up three games on Texas New York Yankees Thursday in five days. night. Lee had allowed two runs in Price (18-6) labored through his previous 16 innings after six innings but Sabathia (20-7) an awful August in which he struggled even more. The Rays was 1-4 with a 6.35 ERA in beat New York for the second seven starts. straight day, splitting the four- Braden had struggled in the game set and pulling within a four starts since he shut out half-game of the Yankees in Texas on Aug. 28, losing all the AL East. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Friday, September 24, 2010

“Erica had two huge plays for ND WOMEN’S GOLF us last week and has great Chaos hands and good speed,” continued from page 19 Mannion said. Badin (0-2) will try to meet will abandon their offense the challenge of holding off the Irish prepared to tee off season quite yet. Pyro attack. The Bullfrogs have “We’re hoping to put up some been outscored by opponents by By MEGAN FINNERAN Since returning to cam- the invitational, but as it is more points against Lyons on margins of at least 20 points in Sports Writer pus, the Irish have worked their first meet, the play- Sunday,” Truitt said. their first two games. hard to get to competitive ing process is more impor- The upstart Lyons’ team will Badin will face a Pyro defense level at which they wish to tant than the end result. try their best to keep that looked very impressive last The Irish tee off their play. They’re just excited to get Cavanaugh in check at 5 p.m. weekend. It will be a challenge season Saturday at “The team has changed the season started. Sunday at LaBar Fields. for the Bullfrogs, led by junior Michigan State’s Mary up practice to be more “It all circles back to tak- quarterback Sylvia Banda, to Fossum Invitational. structured and to be more ing it one shot at a time. Farley vs. Breen Phillips move the ball on the Pyros. Seniors So-Hyun Park competitive with each We hope to set a good tone Farley and Breen Phillips, The Pyros are confident in and Katie Conway said they other,” Conway said. “If we for the rest of the season both coming off tough losses their defense and eager to see are particular- practice by and gain some momentum last Sunday, will battle for a what their pistol offense can do ly looking for- w a n t i n g t o as we move along with our much-needed victory this week. against a new opponent. The ward to jump- “We are all ready to b e a t e a c h fall schedule,” Conway The Finest lost 6-0 to Frogs are a scrappy team plan- start their last o t h e r, w e said. Cavanaugh while the winless ning on improving from their season on the go out and play, so will be more “I think a good start of Babes (0-2) lost 25-0 to Lyons. past two weeks’ games. Except N o t r e D a m e we just need to get it r e a d y t o this weekend will help us “We don’t have a victory yet in the rare case of a tie, one of team. done.” come togeth- get into a good momentum this season but right now that is these losing squads will get “I think we e r t o b e a t and build our confidence just serving as extra motivation their first win this weekend. need to remem- o u r o p p o - for the season. We are all for us,” Babes senior captain ber to start So-Hyun Park n e n t s a t ready to go out and play, Kate McNelis said. “This past Contact Megan Golden at strong and get Irish golfer each event. so we just need to get it Sunday’s game was tough but [email protected], a good start for I’m excited done,” Park said. we came out of it ready to make Sarah Crippin at the season,” t o s e e t h e The Irish will tee off changes and start another week [email protected], Matt Unger at Park said. “The r e s u l t s o f Saturday in East Lansing to off strong.” [email protected], Joseph competition in this week- the changes we’ve imple- commence their season and Farley (1-1) senior captain Monardo at [email protected], end’s tournament field is mented this year.” the Mary Fossum Molly Casanova also said that Lucie Gordon at going to be very tough, so The Irish will face tough Invitational. the loss will help motivate the [email protected], and we need to especially stay opposition including Kent team. David Kenney at focused and not make any State and Michigan State. Contact Megan Finneran at “Coming off that loss has [email protected] sloppy mistakes.” The team’s goal is to win mfi[email protected] made us buckle down, get to work, and focus on what we need to improve on for this next game,” Casanova said. McNelis said that the key to a win over Farley will be improv- ing on the offensive side of their game, which was lacking in their past two losses, while also focusing on defensive pressure. “We have to make sure our defense stays sharp and that players on both sides are ready to face plays and strategies they’ve never seen before,” McNelis said. The Finest have experience on their side with many return- ing players, and they will rely on that experience in the matchup against a youthful but inexperienced Babes squad that has had a hard time adjusting to the interhall game in the sea- son’s first two contest. “We look forward to this weekend’s match up against BP,” Casanova said. “Every game we go in with the attitude to always play our best and be supporting of every member of the team.” The matchup of North Quad neighbors will take place Sunday at 6 p.m. at LaBar Fields. Pasquerilla East vs. Badin Pasquerilla East takes on Badin in a battle of winless squads seeking redemption for their losses thus far this season. Pasquerilla East (0-1) is com- ing off a narrow 7-0 loss to Lewis in a game that was a bat- tle of defenses. The Pyros were not able to get their pistol offense up and running against a stalwart Lewis defense, con- sidered among some to be one of the best defenses in the league. Junior wide receiver and captain Kristin Mannion said she is confident the offense will improve after a great week of practice. “We are starting to get a good feel for the offense and we practiced really fast-paced this week,” Mannion said. She also said she saw progress from her freshmen this week. “The freshmen are beginning to realize what a high level of play this league is and are improving quickly,” she said. Mannion said she is especially confident in sophomore wide receiver Erica Chenard and believes that she could be the game changer this Sunday for the Pyros. Friday, September 24, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 19

“We’re gonna attempt to stick to what we have and WOMEN’S INTERHALL Fisher what we’ve been practicing,” continued from page 20 Keough senior captain Kevin Laughlin said. know, however, that Sorin will The Kangaroos are prepared Ducks ready to take on Phoxes be a tough matchup. to adjust on the fly, however, if pulls from our girls this against a Welsh Family offense “Sorin looks a lot better than they don’t get off to their By MEGAN GOLDEN, SARAH Zahm,” McMahon said. desired start. Sunday.” that was dominated by the CRIPPIN, MATT UNGER, After falling short in last Purple Weasels and only gained “Besides being stronger, big- “We’re in the process of put- JOSEPH MONARDO, LUCIE ger, and more organized, Sorin ting in other packages to give week’s opener, Walsh is excited 49 total yards. GORDON, DAVID KENNEY to get back on the field and The Whirlwind, who strug- runs a plethora of plays on us more flexibility,” Laughlin Sports Writers offense and focused on their said. “We understand if it ain’t rebound from their 18-7 loss to gled in adjusting to coach assignments on defense.” working, don’t stick with it too Ryan. Bobby Sullivan’s new offense, Sorin and Fisher meet long.” Defending champions “It is always tough to lose the gained 45 of those yards on one Sunday at 2 p.m. at Riehle Despite the added intrigue of Howard will take on Pangborn first game of the season, but play for a touchdown. Fields. a sibling rivalry between Sunday. our loss reminded us that we Both McGlinn and Welsh Keough senior cornerback Coming fresh off a bye week, have to continue to work hard Family will seek to rebound Keenan vs. Keough Brian Koepsel and Keenan the Phoxes’ (1-0) first victory and stay focused to be a con- from tough losses this Sunday Keenan and Keough each senior defensive back and co- was a 40-6 blowout over Badin. tender in the playoffs,” senior at 3 p.m. at LaBar Fields. hope to break into the win col- captain Jamie Koepsel, each Players say they believe that as quarterback Amy Langnecker umn at the other team’s team realizes more than brag- long as the defense lives up to said. “We are really looking Cavanaugh vs. Lyons expense Sunday. ging rights are at stake, with its expectations, this game will forward to our game against Momentum will be up for Keenan (0-1) opened with a the deep hole of 0-2 knocking serve as a good measuring stick PW this weekend and the grabs as two teams coming off disappointing 13-0 loss at the on the door. for just how talented the team chance to really show everyone big wins will meet Sunday as hands of rival Stanford last “We both came off a loss, so really is. what we can do.” Cavanaugh lines up against week. Despite the lack of suc- for both teams it’s going to be “We all want to be better The winless Wild Women look Lyons. cess, the Knights will only make or break,” Laughlin said. than last year,” sophomore out- to upset the undefeated Purple Following a winless season in make minimal changes against Keenan and Keough clash in side linebacker Annie Castner Weasels at 4 p.m. Sunday at which they were held off the Keough. search of their first wins at 3 said. “We were just so close LaBar Fields. scoreboard in every game, “Defensively we’re going to p.m. Sunday at Riehle Fields. and I think if we do well Lyons (1-1) entered the win col- pretty much stick to what we against Howard then we’ll McGlinn vs. Welsh Family umn with a 25-0 drumming of did,” Keenan senior co-captain Contact Vicky Jacobsen at know that we have a little more Two West Quad dorms will Breen Philips last Sunday. and linebacker Bart Dear said. [email protected], Andrew potential to make it to the face off Sunday, as McGlinn and Understandably, the Lions are “Offensively we may look to Gastelum at agastel1@nd,edu, Stadium.” Welsh Family are looking to buoyed by their early success. put the ball on the ground a Kelsey Manning at Howard (2-0) is a team that shake the sour experience of “Our team was very excited little more, but not change too [email protected], Jack has outscored its previous two losing lopsided contests to with our performance last much.” Hefferon at [email protected], opponents, Lewis and Badin, by Pasquerilla West in their previ- week,” junior running back, Keough (0-1) lost in its open- and Adam Lloren at a total of 38 points with game ous games. middle linebacker and captain ing contest, falling 6-0 to [email protected], and Sam Gans scores of 18-6 and 26-0, McGlinn (1-1) will look for Kat Rodriguez said. “It was so O’Neill. at [email protected] respectively. Despite Howard’s offensive leadership from jun- exciting not only for our team ability to put points on the ior quarterback Lauren Miller, to win, but also score.” board, their captain believes whose weapons include senior While Lyons may still be get- defense is the team’s greatest receiver Kathleen Stanley and ting used to winning, the girls strength. junior receiver f r o m “We pride ourselves on our Kate Tucker. The Cavanaugh (2- ability to shut down other S h a m r o c k s ’ 0) have a bit teams’ offenses,” senior quar- offense has strug- “It was so exciting more experi- terback Kayla Bishop said. “I gled so far this not only for our team ence with suc- think our line needs to continue season, scoring cess in recent playing strong. I think they did only 20 points in to win, but also years. Coming a good job of putting pressure two games. Miller score.” off a season in on the quarterback.” often looks for which they The four-interception per- deep throws that went 3-2 and formance by Pangborn’s will produce big Kat Rodriguez earned a play- defense two weeks ago created gains, a high-risk, Lions captain off berth, the positive momentum and confi- high-reward strat- Chaos hold dence that the team hopes will egy that produced high aspira- carry over into this weekend. a 67-yard touch- tions for the “I think we did play a really down pass in Week 1 against 2010 season. Led by a core of great game,” senior quarter- Ryan. veteran players, the experi- back Gabby Tate said. “We are “We will try to open our enced Cavanaugh squad looks just kind of keeping up the offense more,” senior McGlinn to improve in a dramatic way momentum and not letting that captain Gillian Allsup said. “We on their 2009 campaign. first big win go to our heads, have to learn from the mistakes “We want to win another staying humble and trying to do and missed opportunities from championship for Cavanaugh it all over again.” our loss and increase our Hall,” senior center and co- Pangborn will face Howard defensive intensity.” captain Melissa Truitt said. Sunday at 1 p.m. at LaBar Game plan in mind, McGlinn While the win last Sunday for Fields. will counter a Welsh Family (0- Cavanaugh was decidedly less 1) defense that should be well flashy than was the Lions, Pasquerilla West vs. Walsh rested following a bye week Truitt said she is satisfied that After falling just a touchdown after allowing 26 points to her team was able to scrape short of the 2009 interhall Pasquerilla West. out a 6-0 win over Farley. In crown, Pasquerilla West is off The Shamrock defense will order for Cavanaugh to contin- to a convincing start this sea- look to replicate their Week 1 ue to win, however, the offense son. The Purple Weasels look to shutout performance against must improve on their under- remain undefeated in their Ryan, in which they returned whelming performance. The matchup with Walsh Sunday. an interception for a touch- Chaos will continue to rely on A determined and agile down. Junior linebacker Ayla their swarming defense, but Pasquerilla West (2-0) squad Bicoy and junior defensive line- that does not mean that they defeated McGlinn 31-14 last man Jill Stinchcomb are weekend behind senior quar- expected to lead this effort see CHAOS/page 18 terback Simone Bigi’s 205 pass- ing yards and five touchdowns. Libby Koerbel, senior line- backer and team co-captain, is thrilled about the Purple Weasels’ compelling perform- ance this early in the year. “We are very pleased with our performance against McGlinn this past Sunday,” Koerbel said. “It was a hard- fought game, especially in the first half, and a good test of our capabilities on both offense and defense.” Despite their success thus far, the Purple Weasels aren’t tak- ing this weekend’s opponents lightly. Please recycle “We take every game serious- ly and are looking forward to a tough and aggressive match up The Observer. against Walsh,” Koerbel said. “That being said, PW plays to win, and I expect nothing less GRANT TOBIN/The Observer than more beautiful passes, Walsh captain Amy Langnecker runs for a touchdown in catches, interceptions and flag- Walsh’s 18-7 loss to Ryan last Sunday. page 20 The Observer N SPORTS Friday, September 24, 2010

MEN’S INTERHALL Knott and Duncan set to fight for first win Dillon prepared to start season; St. Ed’s looks to continue winning ways

By VICKY JACOBSEN, front, so the key is our offensive game last week that [Conrad] ANDREW GASTELUM, linemen,” senior captain Jordan really progressed,” Oloriz said. KELSEY MANNING, JACK Smith said. “This is a veteran “I think he underestimated the HEFFERON, ADAM LLOREN, group that we plan on having a level of interhall play, but he def- and SAM GANS lot of success with throughout initely got a feel for it as the the year.” game went on.” Being the first game of the Part of Conrad’s quick transi- When Knott and Duncan face year, Smith said he expects some tion last week was through the off Sunday, both squads will be of the players to be a little rusty, great play of the offensive line, looking to put narrow opening but does not see it as an excuse which was able to keep him losses behind them. The to let up. upright for most of the day. Juggerknotts (0-1) fell to “I expect there to be a few “Our offensive line fights Morrissey by a final score of 7-6, mental mistakes and assignment hard,” Oloriz said. while Duncan (0-1) held defend- issues in our first game, but we The Dawgs (0-0) enter this ing champion Siegfried to just are going to come ready to play,” weekend’s matchup fresh off of a one field goal in a 3-0 defeat. Smith said. “Ever since the loss bye, but are anxious to play after Knott junior captain Dan in the playoffs last year [to posting a disappointing 0-3-1 Schaffer called his team’s loss a Morrissey] our boys have been record in 2009. “wake-up call,” noting that the itching to get back on the field “You always want to compete, team needs to improve its prac- and hit somebody.” but last year was more like tice attendence. Dillon will look to open their scrimmages,” Alumni junior cap- Although the offense gave a season on a good note while tain Dan Dansdill said. strong effort throughout their O’Neill hopes to extend their win Despite last year’s results, first game, the Juggerknotts will streak when they clash Sunday Dansdill has much higher hopes work for more successful finish- at 3 p.m. at the Riehle fields. for the current Dawgs. ing drives, as they failed to score “This year, we have better a touchdown despite entering St. Ed’s vs. Carroll players, better chemistry, and a the red zone four times last After a close win over Sorin better quarterback,” Dansdill Sunday. last week, St. Edward’s is slated said. SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer The Highlanders will head to take on Carroll Sunday. That quarterback is freshman St. Ed’s quarterback Matt Abeling throws for a pass in St. back to the drawing board this The 13-12 nail-biter saw mul- Will Cronin, who, along with jun- Ed’s opening game against Sorin last weekend. week, expecting a clearer under- tiple players stepping in on both ior center Tim Curran and junior standing of the offensive system sides of the ball, including senior linebacker Sean O’Brien, will be mold of the last three years. “Fisher is going to need more to translate into quarterback Matt one of the Dawgs playmakers. After a tough 13-12 loss to St. than men to rock our boat, and I offensive pro- Abeling in his They hope to be part of a new Ed’s (1-0), the Otters (0-1) have fully expect our defensive cata- duction on the first game on Alumni squad with a new game- put the past behind them and lyst Bobby Shields to sit on one field. “Ever since the loss in defense. plan centered around physicality are looking forward to Sunday. of the Fishermen this week.” “We need to the playoffs last year Junior captain under Dansdill’s captainship. Leading Sorin into this weekend On the flip side, Fisher (1-0) is make sure [to Morrissey] our and running back “Hit ‘em hard, and get some will be its three standout sopho- coming off their first real win in everyone picks Jay Mathes is yards,” Dansdill said. mores: wide receiver Ryan three years with last Sunday’s 6- up their assign- boys have been anxious to have a Kickoff between Morrissey and Robinson, quarterback Ted 0 victory over Zahm (0-1). ments,” junior itching to get back on full squad Alumni will be at 1 p.m. Sunday Stinelli and defensive lineman Behind senior running back captain Paul the field and hit Sunday. After at Riehle Fields. Bobby Shields. The Otters’ foot- Michael McMahon and junior Scheel said. passing more ball publicist Bobby Sullivan said quarterback and linebacker “The play breaks somebody.” than he preferred Sorin vs. Fisher he has confidence in his team Patrick Hertenstein, the Green up when people last game, Sorin is looking to bounce back going into the game. Wave is expecting to continue aren’t where Jordan Smith Mathes said he is this weekend with a victory over “We have been practicing at 3 their success this weekend. They they’re supposed Dillon captain hoping to re- Fisher, while the Green Wave is a.m. this week to stimulate our to be.” establish St. looking to continue breaking the lights out offense,” Sullivan said. see FISHER/page 19 Despite a dis- Edward’s physi- appointing lack cal presence. of offensive production, the “We are looking forward to strong defense that frustrated [our players’] return so we can Siegfried has the potential to be get our run offense in gear and just as successful against Knott. really establish it as a dominant “I felt like the defense came force,” he said. out and performed even past Thanks to a Week 1 bye, this what I expected,” Scheel said. will be Carroll’s season opener. The strong Duncan defense With a respectable 2-1-2 season coupled with a crisper offensive under their belts, the Vermin attack is giving the Highlanders squad (0-0) is looking to improve reason for optimism this week- on that in 2010, with much help end. from its freshmen, who comprise “Every week we expect to almost half the team. win,” Scheel said. Sophomore captain Keith Knott and Duncan will meet Marrero has the utmost faith in this Sunday at 2 p.m. at Riehle his new recruits. Field. “We are very confident in the guys who will be on the field on O’Neill vs. Dillon Sunday,” he said. “We will be The old saying “Defense wins counting on our freshmen to championships” will be in full step up and play a big part on effect Sunday as O’Neill takes on the field.” Dillon in what is sure to be a The Vermin will execute a bal- classic game of hard-nosed foot- anced persistent attack on ball. offense and rely on their defense In a 6-0 win last weekend, the for support. St. Ed’s, hardened Mob (1-0) did not give up a first by its pressure-filled victory last down the entire game, stifling a week, will take on a less experi- Keough offense that was never enced Carroll squad on Sunday able to find a rhythm. at 1 p.m. at Riehle Fields. “We need to keep doing the lit- tle things right,” junior captain Morrissey vs. Alumni Guy Schwartz said. “I was really Young gunslingers will face off happy about how few missed in a physical battle when tackles we had [against Keough] Morrissey takes on Alumni and this is something we are Sunday. definitely going to need to see Last week, the Manor (1-0) again this weekend.” was able to outlast Knott, 7-6, Meanwhile, the Big Red (0-0) thanks to an early second half are looking to get off to a strong touchdown throw from fresh- start in their first game of the man quarterback Nick Conrad to year. To counter the Mob’s over- freshman wide receiver Patrick powering defense, Dillon is Dugan. A 60-yard completion counting on the experienced from Conrad to Dugan earlier in offensive line, which returns the drive set up the scoring play. four starters, to protect fresh- Sophomore captain Alex Oloriz man quarterback Kevin Fink in is confident in his freshman tan- his first start. dem. “Offensively it all starts up “You could see during the Friday, September 24, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 21

college golf courses in the country. Kubinski, who knows Greens the course as well as anyone, continued from page 24 says the honor is well deserved. with freshman Niall Platt. “It’s a great honor. I’m a lit- Senior Conor Alan-Lee was tle biased, obviously, but hav- part of the winning team ing been to all the other from last year’s event and courses, I think we deserve he’s playing well, Kubinski being in the top five,” said. Kubinksi said. “It’s still nice “Having a senior who to have that honor though.” knows the course out there is The event will tee off huge for our group,” he said. Monday morning at the The event will also serve as Warren Golf Course. a showcase for the Warren Golf Course, which was recently named to Golfweek Contact Chris Allen at Magazine’s list of the top 15 [email protected]

SMC SOCCER Belles to host Franklin in search of second win

Katelyn Tondo-Steele for Observer Staff Report offensive production. In addi- The Belles are preparing to tion, Saint Mary’s will hope to host Franklin Sunday in improve its second-half hopes of securing their sec- defense, as two-thirds of the ond win of the season. Saint goals the Belles have allowed Mary’s recently secured their have come after the halftime first season victory Sept. 16 break.A large part of improv- off a goal from freshman ing second-half play will be Jordan Diffenderfer to defeat decreasing the number of Illinois Tech 1-0. fouls the Belles commit. But the Belles were not The Grizzlies (3-3) are com- able to keep the streak going, ing off a recent string of loss- falling short Tuesday 2-0 to es, the last being to the Manchester and bring their Belles conference foe Trine. record to 1-8. Saint Mary’s hopes to capital- Saint Mary’s will look to ize on those losses when they freshman midfielder Mollie host Franklin at 2 p.m. Valencia and junior forward Sunday. page 22 The Observer N SPORTS Friday, September 24, 2010

Invitational and fell to Delaware, Santa Clara and Steps Dayton, but it did give the Reynolds continued from page 24 team a chance to see its hard continued from page 24 work pay off. tion to take those huge steps Junior outside hitter and co- Saturday, we were able to get has come in the form of a captain Kristen Dealy was the an extra practice in,” Clark string of tournaments against solo Irish player named to the said. “From now on until the highly competitive teams, All-Tournament Team after playoffs, we’ll be going two i n c l u d i n g finishing with games a week. This was the then-ranked 40 kills and 48 longest stretch we’ve had, and No. 18 digs. Junior hopefully that will serve us Arizona and “Every year we go into Frenchy Silva well down the line.” No. 18 totaled 54 digs The Irish had a rough last Dayton. The the Big East, we feel that across 11 weekend against Michigan and competition we’re in a f r a m e s Michigan State, where they has done a competitive spot to be (4.91/set) for ended play in a scoreless tie good job of challenging for that one of her best against the Wolverines and lost p r e p a r i n g tournaments against the Spartans after giv- the Irish for championship.” yet. ing them an early lead, 2-0. their con- A break from “We started a little bit slowly f e r e n c e Debbie Brown the aggressive in that game and it took us a s c h e d u l e , Irish coach t o u r n a m e n t little time to get up to speed,” Irish coach schedule is Clark said. D e b b i e another positive Clark stressed the impor- Brown said. the Irish are tance of getting an early lead “ E v e r y looking forward in the game as one thing he year we go into the Big East, to with the start of the confer- will be looking for in particular we feel that we’re in a com- ence season, although the against St. John’s. He also said JULIE HERDER/The Observer petitive spot to be challenging preseason has helped Notre they have worked on convert- Junior midfielder Chris Sutton looks to turn upfield in Notre for that championship, both in Dame get to where they are ing their offensive strengths, Dame’s 2-0 loss to Michigan State on Sept. 19. the regular season and the today in terms of their suc- like leading in possessions and tournament, and certainly, cess. shots, into goals. doesn’t matter if you have noon Saturday and admission that’s our goal,” Brown said. “I think we have done a “The only way you prove superiority with possessions or is free to the public. An essential part of achiev- good job of working out the that is by winning, and we’ve shots if you can’t turn them ing that goal for Brown and kinks so that by the time we got to start turning our superi- into goals.” Contact Molly Sammon at the Irish is reach the ority into goals,” Clark said. “It Kick-off is scheduled for [email protected] making sure end of the they are tap- regular sea- ping into all “I think we have done a son, we will of the talent be in a good SMC CROSS COUNTRY on their ros- good job of working out place to ter. the kinks so that by the move on,” “We have to time we reach the end of Dealy said. continue to “ W e s t Belles to take on entire MIAA get better the regular season, we Virginia and every time we will be in a good place to Pitt should points of who the conference was behind No. 15 Calvin, Observer Staff Report play and each move on.” both be solid champion will be, with the the Belles did come out time we get teams, but I Saint Mary’s will head to other two-thirds being ahead of Adrian and Alma. into the prac- think if we Olivet Saturday to race in decided at the MIAA champi- Saint Mary’s posted tice gym, Kristen Dealy come out this season’s MIAA onships at Calvin College on impressive individual times make sure senior outside hitter with confi- Jamboree. All MIAA teams Oct. 30. from junior Joanne Almond, that we’re dence and will be competing in the The Belles recently took sophomores Julia Kenney m a x i m i z i n g play to our race, which will play a sig- eighth at Calvin’s Knight and Emma Baker and sen- our opportu- potential, we nificant role in determining Invitational among 14 highly iors Sam Wassel and Catie nities,” she said. “It’s a matter won’t have a problem winning the conference champion competitive teams, including Salyer. of continuing to develop our our first two matches.” later this season. No. 14 Ohio Northern and The MIAA Jamboree will talent and to learn how to uti- The Irish will begin Big East The MIAA Jamboree race No. 21 Aquinas. While Saint take off at 11 a.m. Saturday lize the strengths of each of play tonight against West determines one-third of the Mary’s finish of 208 points at Olivet. the individual players that we Virginia at 4 p.m. and have to make it that much Pittsburgh Sunday at 2 p.m., better.” both in the Purcell Pavilion. The Irish are coming off of a challenging weekend in which Contact Meaghan Veselik at they hosted the Notre Dame [email protected]

and was named to the All- Tournament team. Her two-day Greens score of 156 was good to tie for continued from page 24 second place. A familiar foe awaits the Belles There will be an interesting at the Mission Inn Resort, No. 1 mixture of experience and inex- Methodist University. The perience on the Belles roster this Monarchs captured their second weekend, as two of the five Belles consecutive win at the O’Brien have played this Invitational on course before. But, Monday and Hamilton said his are undefeated team adjusted well this season. to the course in the “I’d like to be in the D e s p i t e fall. final group going into Methodist’s “With a lot of dominance this young players, I the last day with the year and in the can see the adjust- No.1 team in past, Hamilton ments that need to the country.” said he wants be made right the Belles to away,” Hamilton challenge the said. “They’ve Mark Hamilton Monarchs. done a great job Belles coach “I’d like to be making those in the final adjustments so far. group going Anyone who plays into the last golf, though, knows that adjust- day with the No. 1 team in the ments are much more difficult to country,” Hamilton said. make on the golf course than on In addition to Methodist, Saint the driving range.” Mary’s will face Allegheny This weekend, the Belles need College, Piedmont College, to pay attention to detail, Birmingham Southern College, Hamilton said. Berry College, Wartburg College, “We’re going to try to eliminate Rhodes College and Illinois some unforced errors,” Hamilton Wesleyan University. said. Saint Mary’s will tee off at the Senior Mary Kate Boyce led Mission Inn Resort Saturday, and Saint Mary’s in the O’Brien the tournament will conclude Invitational, and she will look to Monday. set the pace again in Florida. Earlier this week, Boyce was Contact Matt Robison at named MIAA Golfer of the Week [email protected] Friday, September 24, 2010 The Observer N TODAY page 23

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ND VOLLEYBALL SMC GOLF Hitting the Big East Tourney to Irish open Big East schedule in search of regular season and tournament championships test Belles

By MEAGHAN VESELIK in Florida Sports Writer By MATT ROBISON In 2009, the Irish defeated Sports Writer every team in Big East regu- lar season play before falling in five sets to Louisville in the In their second straight week- conference tournament’s end facing stiff competition, the championship match. This No. 5 Belles will head to Howey- year, they don’t plan to let in-the-Hills, Fla., to participate in that happen, as their confer- the Fall Preview at the Mission ence season begins this week- Inn Resort, where the NCAA end against West Virginia Division III championships will be tonight and Pittsburgh held for the 14th consecutive year Sunday. this spring. “The team is really excited The Belles finished sixth to start conference this week- Monday in the O’Brien National end because we know we can Invitational at the Warren Golf be just as competitive and Course, and Belles coach Mark successful as last year, if not Hamilton said there are a few better,” Irish senior co-cap- necessary adjustments before the tain Angela Puente Belles travel south. said. “Conference play almost “It’s a quick turn-around,” feels like a separate season Hamilton said. “There are a few altogether so we’re ready to shots we need for this course, take huge steps toward an there’s a few elevated greens. But incredible season.” general preparation is always our Notre Dame’s (7-5) prepara- JAMES DOAN/The Observer ‘MO.’” Junior outside hitter Kristen Dealy spikes the ball during Notre Dame’s 3-2 loss to Delaware on see STEPS/page 22 Sept. 17. see GREENS/page 22

MEN’S GOLF Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic to feature nation’s best

next week as they welcome “Last year the advantage event on a team’s home Classic title that the Irish By CHRIS ALLEN several of the best golf pro- was enough to get us the course can have on a round earned in last year’s event. To Sports Writer grams in the country to cam- win,” Kubinski said. “We performance, as the same achieve a repeat, the coach pus for the Fighting Irish were in a tight battle with thing happened in Charleston. has tweaked the Irish lineup. After braving the whipping Gridiron Golf Classic. Ohio State and Arkansas, and “At the Charleston “The lineup is a little differ- winds and ocean mist of The tournament will be held the finishing stretch of our Invitational, [College of ent than last week,” Kubinski Kiawah Island, S.C., en route at the Warren Golf Course. course really requires a lot of Charleston] really gave us a said. “ to a second place finish in the Irish coach Jim Kubinski said knowledge and experience. push at the end there on their The team is starting three College of Charleston the team’s familiarity with the It’s tough to put a number on home course,” Kubinski said. juniors, Chris Walker, Max Invitational on Sept. 26-27, course will play an important it, but it definitely helps.” Kubinski will depend on the Scodro and Tom Usher, along the Irish find themselves on role against the competing The Irish are familiar with experience of some of his much more familiar territory teams. the boost that having an older golfers to defend the see JUNIORS/page 21

MEN’S SOCCER ND WOMEN’S SOCCER Irish welcome St. John’s Pair of Big East games looms

By ALLAN JOSEPH in conference opener Sports Writer

With the season’s final non- John’s (5-1). St. Johns leads the conference game behind them, By MOLLY SAMMON overall series at 11-3-5, but the Irish spent the week gear- Sports Writer Notre Dame holds the advan- ing up for a potentially season- tage with games played at defining weekend in the Big After losing last year’s Big home (2-2-3). Notre Dame’s last East. The No. 5/9 Irish (7-1-0, East championship game in a win against St. John’s was in 1-0-0) will host Cincinnati penalty kick shootout to St. 2007. Friday night and then travel to Johns, 5-3, the Irish will wel- “It’s the opening game in the Kentucky for a matchup with come the conference rival Red Big East, and it’s a game No. 24/18 Louisville Sunday. Storm to Alumni Stadium against a top 20 team,” Clark Irish coach Randy Waldrum Saturday to begin the 2010 sea- said. “A win here could set you has impressed the top-to-bot- son Big East play. off on the right path in the Big tom competitiveness of the Big “They’re always well East, and it will be a very valu- East on his squad, and the coached, they always have good able win overall.” team knows this weekend will players, and they’re always This week marked the longest be a key example of that skill technically good and tactfully gap in the season to hold only level. good. They are definitely a good practices. The amount of games “The Big East is always a team,” Irish coach Bobby Clark per week picks up after this competitive league,” Waldrum said. “It’ll be a challenge, but contest, so the Irish are hopeful said. not one that we’ll be scared of, that the extra practice time will The Bearcats (6-2-1, 0-10) it’s one we’re looking forward be obvious on the field come started the season with one of to.” Saturday. the best season-opening Notre Dame (2-2-2) will be “Since we aren’t playing until stretches the Cincinnati pro- PAT COVENEY/The Observer the underdogs for Saturday’s Senior defender Julie Scheidler works past a Texas Tech defender contest against No. 12 St. see ALUMNI/page 22 see BEARCATS/page 22 in the Sept. 5 2-0 Irish victory. Photo Illustration by Pat Coveney and Blair Chemidlin page 2 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER Friday, September 24, 2010

COMMENTARY FOOTBALL RECRUITING Belief needed for Irish turn their eyes toward 2012 of these kids.” his official visit for the Stanford By MATT GAMBER Frank called Harold — a 6- game, Frank said. Notre Dame wins Sports Writer foot-4, 215-pound athlete recruit “He’s a very, very good defen- who plays wide receiver for sive player, a guy who can get With 19 solid verbal commit- Ocean Lakes in Virginia Beach, after the quarterback,” Frank When Brian Kelly came to ers aren’t still completely into ments already secured for the Va. — a “big-time talent” who said of Burton. “He plays in a Notre Dame, fans were shown a Kelly’s program and the mental- Class of 2011, most of the Notre already boasts an impressive list fantastic league down in Florida. picture of a man who can moti- ity he has brought. This is, of Dame staff’s limited game week- and will likely end up as one of He has excellent athletic ability vate and inspire, who can devel- course, critical. end recruiting efforts will be the nation’s top 100 players. and a tremendous motor. op players as people and not Do the Irish believe in their devoted to highly touted high Poole, who hails from “He’s a really, really important just as cogs in his football preparation? This goes right school juniors, Irish recruiting Bradenton, Fla., plays safety at player in this recruiting class.” machine. He’s not a just a play- along with belief in their coach- expert Mike Frank said. Southeast High School — “a real The current class has the look caller or a strategist, was the ing, to a point, but also gives “Right now, Notre Dame is just storied program,” Frank said. He of a national top-10 group, but sentiment. He’s a coach. responsibility to the players trying to get as many [Class of] credited Irish wide receivers the key for Irish coach Brian Now we’re themselves to work hard in 2012 kids on campus as they can coach Tony Alford, who heads up Kelly will be to keep it intact. going to see if practice to get better and cor- and start qualifying them,” said recruiting in the Sunshine State, Frank said Kelly can improve that’s true. rect the errors they’ve made. Frank, who runs the ESPN affili- with building relationships with those chances by leading Notre Two tough Belief in preparation is belief in ate Irish Sports Daily. “They want Florida coaches and recruits Dame to some victories. losses can themselves, to make it second to see them, talk to them, hope- early in the process. “The teams they lost to are wear on any nature not to make those errors fully see some game film, and “He’s been doing his home- good football teams,” Frank said. team. The things again. And it seems the start figuring out if they are their work to get these guys up here,” “They’re showing that they’re ‘what ifs’ Irish have that belief. type of kids and will fit into what Frank said. extremely competitive, and I from “You’ve got to go work hard they want to do.” O’Brien, a two-way lineman for think kids will be okay with the Michigan Laura Myers and believe in what we’re Frank said at least three poten- Powers Catholic in Flint, Mich., Irish dropping a game here or and doing,” sophomore linebacker tial ESPN 150 juniors will visit has already received an offer there, as long as they are com- Michigan Manti Te’o said. “If you really Notre Dame this weekend: ath- from Tennessee and will likely be petitive. State are Sports Writer love the sport, you don’t let a lete Eli Harold, lineman Danny one of the Midwest’s most covet- “At some point, they’re going to numerous. loss hold you down.” O’Brien and defensive back Brian ed players, Frank said. have to start winning some of And now the From the outside, there’s no Poole. While the recruiting emphasis these games. It seems like they’re Irish have to deal with a top-20 reason to think this Irish team “It’s important to get a jump on might be on the Class of 2012, real close, they just need a little opponent that has won its first doesn’t believe in itself or in its the competition, for the kids to that doesn’t mean members of bit of luck or a ball to bounce three games by an average of 38 coaching staff. And while belief get to campus early and experi- the Irish Class of 2011 won’t their way.” points. alone is not enough to beat a ence a game weekend,” Frank make the trip to Notre Dame. At Kelly brought out his party team like Stanford, it is a neces- said. “It should be a big help least one current commit, line- Contact Matt Gamber at line after Saturday’s loss to the sary factor as Kelly continues to when they’re trying to land some backer Clay Burton, will make [email protected] Spartans. implement his offensive and “What do you believe in after defensive schemes despite a loss like this?” uneven results. he said. “Do you Eventually, believe in your the schemes teammates, do will be in place you believe in Yes, Brian Kelly and the players your coaches, needs to be smart utilized to the do you believe best of their in the prepara- when calling plays abilities. That’s tion? If you do, and he needs to be a what Kelly has you’ll come good strategist. But, done at every back and we’ll stop in his work harder perhaps most coaching and we’ll con- important right now, career, most tinue to work to Brian Kelly needs to notably at get better. Cincinnati. “If you don’t be a coach. That’s what believe, then he’s already these are times started to do, when you start with players to see teams pull apart. So, it’s like sophomore receiver Theo all about belief at this point.” Riddick and junior defensive A record of 1-2 isn’t terrible. ends Kapron Lewis-Moore and There are still nine games to Ethan Johnson. play. But with No. 16 Stanford But for the team to be wholly Saturday, followed by a road on board when kinks are game at Boston College and a worked out and the playbook matchup with a Pittsburgh team installed that belief will be cru- that is barely out of the top 25, cial — belief in their teammates, things could get bad pretty fast. in their coaches and in them- Kelly sees that. selves. Because those things The line of belief may be a probably won’t be finalized this corny one, but it’s true — and is weekend. Maybe not even next probably something Kelly weekend or the end of the sea- repeats often to his players. son. Until they are, Kelly is So, do the Irish believe in their going to need to find a way to teammates? Looks that way. keep the team together. Junior tight end Kyle Rudolph Yes, Brian Kelly needs to be emphasized belief in his team- smart when calling plays and he mates after Saturday’s loss. needs to be a good strategist. “We believe in each other,” But, perhaps most important Rudolph said. “We believe that right now, Brian Kelly needs to the guy next to us in the locker be a coach. room is going to go out and fight just as hard as we are.” The views expressed in this Do the Irish believe in their column are those of the author coaches? Certainly. To fans, the and not necessarily those of The shine might be starting to wear Observer. off of Kelly and his staff, but Contact Laura Myers at there is no indication that play- [email protected]

Follow the game LIVE as we blog from the press box at Notre Dame Stadium: ndsmcobserver.com/sports/irish-football/irish-insider-extra Friday, September 24, 2010 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER page 3 Ian in the middle In the switch to the 3-4 defense, the Irish rely on defensive tackle Ian Williams more than anyone else about the schematic changes, Williams said that over the By SAM WERNER Williams said he was more off-season, he had freshman Sports Writer excited about the new attitude defensive lineman Bruce the coaching staff brought. Heggie, who lives about a half- Ask any football coach what “I knew a little bit about hour away in Florida, over to the most important position is them, just watching Cincinnati his house to show Heggie some in a 3-4 defense is, and the and some of their games last workouts. response is almost unanimous. year. I kind of read up on “I had him come down where No matter how talented the Coach Kelly, Coach Diaco, I lived and just worked on other players are, a defense Coach Elston when they got some things this summer,” will likely struggle without an hired,” Williams said. “I was Williams said. “He just came effective nose guard to clog the really excited for the opportu- down, I showed him some middle of the line. nity to have a new coaching things to work on, and he just For the Irish, that responsi- staff and just try something really worked on them by him- bility falls on senior Ian new, start fresh.” self.” Williams. Williams said the technical Williams added that he mod- “We’ve given him an opportu- changes on the Notre Dame eled his leadership after the nity to play something that he’s defense weren’t as big a deal to advice he got from seniors dur- good at,” defensive line coach him. ing his freshman year. Mike Elston said. “He’s on the “It doesn’t make that much of “I mean when I was a fresh- center, whipping him. He’s a difference to me,” he said. man, I had Trevor Laws, Justin using really good technique. “I’ll play what I need to play. Brown and [Pat] Kuntz who He’s clued into Defense is were the older guys,” he said. indicators. He’s defense. I “They showed me how to play.” just doing a know I’ve said The newfound leadership really nice job, “It’s all paying off. I that plenty of role became official this past and it’s impor- mean, we’re 1-2 right times, but I’m weekend, when Williams was tant to him.” just trying to named a game-day captain, now, but I think it’s go out there along with junior tight end Kyle New system, paying off and we’re and have fun Rudolph, for Notre Dame’s new position getting better.” on every play.” showdown against Michigan W i l l i a m s In addition to State. Williams said he was entered Notre Diaco, Kelly caught a bit off guard when Dame out of Ian Williams also hired Kelly called his name out at the A l t a m o n t e senior defensive tackle strength and Friday team meeting, but knew Springs, Fla., conditioning that someone back home would in 2007 as one coach Paul be very happy. of ESPN’s top Longo, who “I was very surprised and I 150 high school players. Williams said has been invalu- was very thankful,” he said. Recruited to play nose tackle in able to his development. “My mom’s been asking for then-defensive coordinator “It’s all paying off,” Williams four years, ‘Ian when are you Corwin Brown’s 3-4 system, said. “I mean, we’re 1-2 right going to be a captain?’ ‘Ian Williams played in all 12 games now, but I think it’s paying off when are you going to be a his freshman year, starting and we’re getting better.” captain?’ So I talked to her on two. He totaled 45 tackles on Saturday and said, ‘Mom, I’m a the year and was named a Old man on the line captain,’ so she was really TOM LA/The Observer Freshman All-American. In addition to Williams’ proud of me.” Senior defensive tackle Ian Williams fights through blockers Since that first year, though, responsibilities on the field, during Notre Dame’s 34-31 loss at Michigan State Saturday. the Irish defense has switched he’s also the senior man on the ‘Clog the middle’ defensive coordinators twice, Irish defensive line this season. Against the Spartans, Kelly “I personally think I didn’t is not part of Williams’ job and moved to defensive coordi- “I’m the old guy in the group singled out Williams for his play that good, so I’ve still got description is pass defense, but nator Jon Tenuta’s 4-3 scheme now,” Williams said. “So I just outstanding play. a lot of work to do,” Williams in Notre Dame’s last two wins in 2009. The switch meant that feel like I have to be a role “Yeah, he’s a man,” Kelly said. “I really appreciate him — this year against Purdue and Williams had to move to defen- model for the younger guys.” said. “I mean, he was dominant calling me out and giving me a last year against Washington sive tackle, and away from his Elston said that Williams has for us. He controlled the line of little pub, but I just feel person- State — Williams has recorded natural position. been taking charge by his atti- scrimmage from his position. ally that I still have a lot of interceptions. When new Irish coach Brian tude in practice, as well. Now, he’s got to have help at things to work on.” “It’s crazy because D-linemen Kelly hired defensive coordina- “He’s been a leader, he’s been certain areas, but he was While the generic job never get interceptions so it’s tor Bob Diaco this off-season, it working hard,” Elston said. clearly a dominating player for description of a nose guard in a exciting I got two,” he said. meant that Notre Dame was “Not a day goes by that I think us on the defensive side of the 3-4 defense is to “clog the mid- Against Purdue, Williams switching back to the 3-4, and he’s wasting his time, wasting ball.” dle,” Williams said it was more caught the ball after senior Williams was moving back to our time. He’s been doing a While Kelly may have been specific than that. cornerback Gary Gray tipped it the middle. nice job. He’s locked in and pleased, Williams said he still “[My job is to] make sure the to him. Williams said he owes While much has been made having fun too.” has plenty to improve. ball bounces outside,” he said. Gray a night out to dinner for “Make sure the ball doesn’t helping him get the pick. come in any of my gaps.” Williams is currently tied for Once it gets out there, the team lead with one inter- Williams relies on junior defen- ception, and has his sights set sive ends Kapron Lewis-Moore on more. and Ethan Johnson to make “I’m trying to go for more,” plays. He called Lewis-Moore Williams said jokingly. “I’m try- and Johnson “two of [his] best ing to lead the team.” friends.” Notre Dame’s defense cur- “It helps with chemistry, talk- rently ranks 99th in the coun- ing on the field,” Williams said. try in run defense, but gave up “We can joke around about lit- negative-6 yards rushing in the tle things, keep everything fourth quarter against the level on the field.” Spartans. Kelly said he’s seen Despite Williams’ difficult job improvement in the defense. description, he has never “Being a defensive player, missed a game during his you don’t want the opposing three-plus years at Notre offense to get any points, gain Dame. Of that recruiting class, any yards or anything like only Williams and linebacker that,” Williams said. “So, I Kerry Neal have accomplished mean, that’s a negative right that feat. there. But I can see a differ- “Me and Kerry, we’ve worked ence in us from last year.” hard since we got here as Elston said that while freshmen,” Williams said. “We Williams’ strong play didn’t made a pact before we got here surprise him, he foresaw even that we would just try and more improvement during his make plays in every game that senior year. we play in.” “I expected him to play the Defensive lines naturally take way he is playing right now, so a pounding from game to it is not really a shock,” Elston game, but Williams said that said. “He is not yet, but he can he’s never been close to miss- be a dominant, dominant nose ing a game — he’s always been guard.” MACKENZIE SAIN/The Observer prepared mentally and physi- Senior defensive tackle Ian Williams pursues Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson during cally. Contact Sam Werner at Notre Dame’s 28-24 loss on Sept. 11. Williams finished the game with six tackles. One aspect of the game that [email protected] page 4 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER Friday, September 24, 2010 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Record: 1-2 HEAD T AP: NR Coaches: NR First season at Irish Offense vs. Cardinal Defense Notre Dame

career record: 172-59-2 record at ND: 1-2 Brian Kelly against Stanford: head coach 0-0

Bob Diaco Charley Molnar Def. Coordinator Off. Coordinator 2010 Schedule Sept. 4 Purdue—W Sept. 11 Michigan — L Sept. 18 @ Michigan St. — L Sept. 25 Stanford Oct. 2 @ Boston College Oct. 9 Pittsburgh Oct. 16 Western Michigan Oct. 23 @ Navy Oct. 30 Tulsa Irish quarterback Dayne Crist scheme. Rudolph. Nov. 13 Utah is coming off the best game of Sophomore running back-turned- The Cardinal defense has been his Notre Dame tenure. He set receiver Theo Riddick also broke out dominant against the pass. They Nov. 20 Army career highs in completions (32), against Michigan State, catching 10 rank first in the NCAA in passing Nov. 27 @ USC pass attempts (55), passing balls for 128 yards and a score. Kelly defense, holding conference foe yards (369) and touchdown said Riddick now gives the Irish a UCLA to only 81 passing yards. passes (four) against the third option to balance junior Stanford will be Crist’s first real test, Spartans, and that upward trend Michael Floyd, who had two touch- and only the game will tell if he is up

Head-to-Head should continue as he progress- down receptions against the to the challenge. ND PASSING ND ND OFFENSE STANFORD DEFENSE es in Brian Kelly’s offensive Spartans, and junior tight end Kyle EDGE: STANFORD Scoring: 26.0 ppg (73rd) Scoring: 13.67 ppg (15th) Total: 451.33 ypg (24th) Total: 227.67 ypg (6th) Rushing: 133.0 ypg (81st) Rushing: 137.67 ypg (54th) The Irish struggled to run the Irish in carries and yards against the weaker part of the Cardinal defense, Passing: 318.33 ypg (8th) Passing: 90.0 ypg (1st) ball against Michigan State, car- Spartans, and has averaged 5.5 and Allen will likely need to have a Turnovers against: 7 (102nd) Turnovers for: 7 (20th) rying it 26 times for 92 yards. yards per carry through the first big game for the Irish offense to be Fumbles lost: 3 (65th) Fumbles rec.: 4 (14th) Part of that problem was caused three games of the year. successful. More run plays could Interceptions: 4 (85th) Interceptions: 3 (37th) by the back and forth nature of The Cardinal rush defense has not give longer breaks to the Irish Sacks Allowed: 5 (50th) Sacks: 11 (6th) the game, which forced the Irish been as sturdy as their pass defense, defense as well, since Kelly’s normal T.O.P. for: 25:27 (115th) T.O.P. against: 27:27 (20th) to throw more often. giving up 137.67 yards in three attack is one that features quick Senior running back Armando games, which ranks 54th in the strikes, giving the defense less time Allen has had a successful year nation. off the field. Statistical Leaders RUSHING ND so far on the ground. He led the It will be up to Kelly to exploit the EDGE: NOTRE DAME

ND OFFENSE STANFORD DEFENSE QB DAYNE CRIST LB MAX BERGEN David Ruffer is still per- tom half of the country in kick Kelly’s offense continues to a difficult matchup for fect for the Irish, capitaliz- return defense and dead last in thrive when the team, partciu- the Irish, but Kelly has

64-106, 851, 7 TD 8 solo, 14 total, 1 FF OFFENSIVEND

RB ARMANDO ALLEN LB CHASE THOMAS ing on his one field goal punt return defense. larly Crist, stays healthy and faced talented teams COACHING 46 rush, 253 yards, 1 TD 9 solo, 12 total, 3.5 sack opportunity against Irish kick returners Allen and avoids turnovers. Crist is before, and knows how WR MICHAEL FLOYD CB RICHARD SHERMAN Michigan State, which Cierre Wood have both looked another game more experi- to gameplan around 16 rec., 229 yds., 2 TD 8 solo, 9 total, 1 INT moves him to 10-for-10 on close to breaking a return for a enced, and should begin to their strengths. This WR THEO RIDDICK CB MICHAEL THOMAS field goals in his career. score, and this game might be avoid making some of the mis- weekend’s game should 14 rec., 180 yds., 1 TD 13 solo, 16 total, 3 TFL Stanford stuggles their chance. takes which cause those be no exception. TE KYLE RUDOLPH DL BRIAN BULCKE defending in the return errors. EDGE: NOTRE DAME EDGE: NOTRE DAME 21 rec., 287 yds., 2 TD 9 solo, 2 TFL ND SPECIAL TEAMS game, ranking in the bot- The Stanford defense poses

Notre Dame has played well I’m not sure when “Notre Dame On paper, the Irish simply don’t enough at points this season to beat needs to learn how to win” became the mach up with the Cardinal. Every Stanford, no matter what Stanford’s default diagnosis for the program’s one of Notre Dame’s strengths ranking or average points per game recent end-of-game woes, but true or matches up with an even greater is. not, I’m tired of hearing it. These guys strength for Stanford. The Irish have Notre Dame has also played poorly have worked too hard and come too passed well so far this year. The enough at points this season to be close to be held back by “not knowing Cardinal have the top pass defense in blown out by Stanford. how to win,” whatever that means. the country. Douglas We will probably see both versions Saturday’s game could be a turning But it’s this kind of game that sepa- of the Irish Saturday, but it is how Matt Gamber point for this team, and I think the staff Eric Prister rates the good coaches from the Farmer much of the latter version we see and players realize that. The Irish great ones. Great coaches win games that will determine Notre Dame’s fate offense we saw in the second half Associate they should not. The Irish are the Sports Editor against the Cardinal. With Jamoris Sports Writer against Michigan State will come out fir- worse team on paper, but they are Slaughter back and Michael Floyd ing, and the defense will hang on Sports Editor playing at home and have something wisened up, the Irish will play against a tough Cardinal attack to give to prove. They’ll do just that this enough good football this weekend. Notre Dame a shot. weekend. FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame 34, Stanford 27 FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame 34, Stanford 31 FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame 31, Stanford 30 Friday, September 24, 2010 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER page 5 Stanford Cardinal HEAD TO HEAD Record: 3-0 AP: 16 Coaches: 17 Cardinal Offense vs. Irish Defense Fourth season at Stanford

career record: 46-26 record at Stanford: 17-20 Jim Harbaugh against ND: head coach 1-2

David Shaw Vic Fangio Off. Coordinator Def. Coordinator 2010 Schedule Sept. 4 Sacramento State — W Sept. 11 @ UCLA — W Sept. 18 Wake Forest — W Sept. 25 @ Notre Dame Oct. 2 @ Oregon Oct. 9 USC Oct. 23 Washington State Oct. 30 @ Washington The Irish secondary will have trou- Stanford sophomore quarterback in three games, however, and if Nov. 6 Arizona STAN PASSING ble stopping the high-powered pass- Andrew Luck has been excellent for Notre Dame is unable to put Nov. 13 @ Arizona State ing attack of the Cardinal, espcially the Cardinal, completing 64.3 percent pressure on Luck, the banged up with an injured group of defensive of his passes, with 10 touchdowns secondary will have a difficult Nov. 20 @ California backs. In addition to safety Jamoris and no interceptions. His accurate keeping tabs on the Cardinal Nov. 27 Oregon State Slaughter, who has not been on the passing and lack of mistakes will be receivers, and Luck, an highly- field in the past two games, Kelly said tested by the Irish front seven, who tauted NFL prospect, will have a that three other members of the Irish ranks 29th in the country in sacks field day. secondary played through significant this season. Head-to-Head injuries against Michigan State. Stanford has allowed only one sack EDGE: STANFORD STANFORD OFFENSE ND DEFENSE Scoring: 51.67 ppg (3rd) Scoring: 24.67 ppg (76th) Total: 475.33 ypg (16th) Total: 443.67 ypg (102nd)

The Cardinal rush offense could pose yards per carry. The Irish defense has offensive game plan will make an STAN RUSHING Rushing: 242.33 ypg (14th) Rushing: 197.67 ypg (99th) even more of a threat to the Irish stuggled in the past against running impact on how much rest the Passing: 233.0 (47th) Passing: 246.0 ypg (90th) defense than their passing game. They quarterbacks, allowing a touchdown defense gets. A fresh Irish defense Turnovers against: 2 (4th) Turnovers for: 3 (108th) have averaged 243 yards per game so run from Purdue’s Robert Marve, and has been tough to run against, but Fumbles lost: 2 (33rd) Fumbles rec.: 0 (111th) far this season, which puts them 14th letting Michigan’s Denard Robinson run if they are forced to stay on the Interceptions: 0 (1st) Interceptions: 3 (37th) in the nation, and have a variety of for 256 yards. field for multiple long drives, Sacks Allowed: 1 (2nd) Sacks: 8 (29th) running backs who can accumulate The Irish stuggled to stop the run Stanford’s rushing attack will likely T.O.P. for: 32:23 (20th) T.O.P. against: 25:23 (115th) yards for them. against the Spartans last weekend, giv- begin to take over. Luck himself can be a rushing threat, ing up 203 yards. The defense looked averaging 48 yards per game on 10.8 tired and times, and Brian Kelly’s EDGE: STANFORD Statistical Leaders

STANFORD OFFENSE ND DEFENSE Ben Turk stuggled per kick return, including a Jim Harbaugh’s offense has exploit Notre Dame’s

STAN QB ANDREW LUCK MLB MANTI TE’O against the Spartans, aver- long return of 60 yards. done basically as it pleased ailing secondary, so it 45-70, 674 yards, 10 TD 18 solo, 33 total, 3.5 TFL

aging only 36 yards per Cardinal kick Nate Whitaker so far this season, averaging will be up to the Irish COACHING

RB STEPFAN TAYLOR LB CARLO CALABRESE TEAMS

punt, and looking out of is a perfect 3-3 on field goals, 475.33 yards per game. He defense to thrwo the OFFENSIVE 31 rush, 157 yards, 1 TD 11 solo, 23 total, 1.5 TFL sync throughout the game. but his long this season is 23 has a experienced quarter- Cardinal off of their RB TYLER GAFFNEY DL IAN WILLIAMS Stanford punt returners yards. It remains to be seen if back in Andrew Luck, so they plan. With Luck under 23 rush, 137 yards, 3 TD 5 solo, 15 total, 1 sack have averaged only eight he can be successful from are likely to make few mis- center, that will be diffi- WR DOUG BALDWIN S HARRISON SMITH yards per return, but kick longer out. takes due to lack of prepara- cult to do. 10 rec., 194 yards, 3 TD 13 solo, 20 total returner Usua Amanam is tion or experienc. WR CHRIS OWUSU CB DARRIN WALLS

STAN SPECIAL SPECIAL STAN averaging over 35 yards EDGE: NOTRE DAME Harbaugh will likely try to EDGE: STANFORD 3 rec., 65 yds., 2 TD 13 solo, 23 total, 1 INT

Stanford is almost certainly better We’ve seen flashes of brilliance than any team the Irish have faced from the Irish on both sides of the so far this season. Jim Harbaugh is a ball. When the offense is working, it top-flight coach, and Andrew Luck is can score easily; when the defense is as good as any quarterback in the on track it can stop any opponent in country. It’ll help to have safety three plays. But those successful Jamoris Slaughter back on the field, drives have not been the norm so far. but the Irish are unlikely to solve all If Notre Dame can sustain its best of their defensive problems in one play for an entire game Saturday, it Sam Werner week. The Cardinal are just too tough Laura Myers will stand a chance against Stanford. a task for an Irish team that’s still However, we haven’t seen any indica- looking for it’s identity. Unless one of tion that it will be able to do so. Sports Writer Notre Dame's marquee players (pag- Sports Writer Stanford is an experienced, well- ing Michael Floyd) has a transcen- coached and consistent team, and dent game, it could be a long day for the Cardinal will likely break Notre the Irish. Dame’s streak of single-score losses. FINAL SCORE: Stanford 35, Notre Dame 20 FINAL SCORE: Stanford 38, Notre Dame 27 page 6 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER Friday, September 24, 2010

How much fanfare did you get from your friends and family after getting your first interception in the Michigan State game? I got a lot. A lot of people [were] hitting me up on Facebook.

How badly did you want to run the interception out of the end zone? Oh my gosh, I did. You could tell, too. I think if I had, Carlo [Calabrese] would have tackled me.

When do you think your next interception will be? I’m hoping this Saturday.

Coach Kelly said you are the kind of guy who would give him your arm. Is there anything you would not give to Coach Kelly if he asked for it? I’m sure there are some things I probably wouldn’t give him. I don’t know if I would literally give him my arm. Irish face challenge in Cardinal quarterback Luck

“[Luck] is a great player. He By LAURA MYERS can run it and throw it,” senior Sports Writer safety Harrison Smith said. “Obviously he’s got a big arm. The last time Notre Dame He’s got a lot of guys around faced Andrew Luck, the red- him, including his offensive shirt freshman broke a finger line, that are great players. So in the fourth quarter of what that just helps him. He’s really turned out to be a 45-38 got a lot of weapons. He’s com- Stanford win on Nov. 28, 2009. fortable in their system. He Despite his really runs it inability to well so he’s a lead his team tough challenge in a bowl “[Andrew Luck] is a for us.” game, Luck great player. He can Irish coach earned fresh- run and throw it. Brian Kelly said man All- Luck is at the America hon- Obviously he’s got a big center of a ors, among arm ... He really runs it tough Stanford other awards, well so he’s a tough offense. for his first “They’re phys- season. challenge for us.” ical, they’re Before the multiple on 2010 season, Harrison Smith offense,” Kelly C a r d i n a l Irish safety said. “You can coach Jim see the quarter- Harbaugh had back is kind of high praise at the helm for his now-sophomore quar- there in terms of calling plays. terback. He’s always probing and look- “He’s the best I’ve been ing for opportunities.” around, pro or college,” Luck’s supporting cast Harbaugh said in a press con- includes receivers Doug ference before the season. Baldwin and Ryan Whalen, “He’s just got no red flags who have each caught 10 pass- about him whatsoever.” es for 194 and 113 yards, In a press conference respectively, and running back Tuesday, Irish senior corner- Stepfan Taylor, who has AP back Darrin Walls had a simi- rushed 31 times for 162 yards. Sophomore quarterback Andrew Luck evades Wake Forest defenders during Stanford’s 68-24 victory lar sentiment. Against Wake Forest on Sept. Saturday. Luck accounted for five touchdowns in the game, four passing and one rushing. “He’s one of the best quar- 18, Luck went 17-for-23 pass- terbacks we’re going to play ing for 207 yards and four “We got lucky sometimes,” game,” Harbaugh. wide field, go route, intermedi- this year,” Walls said. touchdowns, and ran for 69 Luck said after the Wake Kelly said it was hard to ate. The thing that really got Through three games, Luck yards, including a 52-yard run Forest game. “Our coaches put judge Luck’s play based off of my attention is his ability to has lived up to the praise — he for a touchdown. The Cardinal us in a great position, the o- the film of the lopsided victory, run. … His ability, his escapa- is 45-for-70 passing for 674 won the game 68-24; they line blocked their butts off, the but it is easy to see what type bility, I didn’t know what it yards and 10 touchdowns. He have won their first three running backs ran hard. It was of player he is. was. I now know what it is. also has 13 rushing attempts games by an average of 38 a great team effort.” “The game is out of hand, The guy is extremely athletic.” for 150 yards and a touch- points. His coach was more effusive but he was making all of the down. He has yet to throw an Luck would only credit his with the praise. throws against Wake Forest,” Contact Laura Myers at interception. teammates for the success. “[Luck] played a flawless Kelly said. “He was hitting the [email protected] Friday, September 24, 2010 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER page 7 Elston returns to Irish after missing two games

Senior defensive tackle Ian By DOUGLAS FARMER Williams was one of the many Sports Editor players who sent Elston mes- sages during his absence, Every game Mike Elston has sending two text messages in coached on the Notre Dame the two weeks. sideline, the Irish have won. “I didn’t really want to both- Unfortunately, Elston has er him because I knew he was missed the last two games as with his family, so I wanted to he recovered from an illness give him his time and space,” that plagued him since before Williams said. “But I sent him fall camp began. two texts letting him know I “The first day I started feel- was thinking about him and I ing poorly was August 2nd, missed him.” right before camp began,” Upon his return to the locker Elston said Tuesday, after his room late last week, Elston second practice back with the received a standing ovation Irish since missing the majori- from the players, surprised by ty of two weeks. “I’m not going his arrival. to say a lot about it, but it was “It’s good to have him back,” a lot more than what every- junior defensive end Ethan body knows and it was a scary Johnson said. “Everyone is time for me and my family.” excited to have him back. It is Elston stuck with the Irish as simple as that. Everyone through fall camp and really likes coach Elston and PAT COVENEY/The Observer coached the defensive line and he does a great job, brings a Defensive end Ethan Johnson, 90, and defensive tackle Ian Williams sack Purdue quarterback Robert special teams in Notre Dame’s lot to the table and he’s a Marve in the season opener. Defensive line coach Mike Elston coached that game while ill. victory over Purdue, until Irish great guy.” coach Brian Kelly told Elston While the team took the field opportunity compared to his “I can only imagine what back in practice. he was too sick to keep coach- minus Elston against situation for the Michigan [my heart rate] would have “I just gave him a big hug, ing. Michigan, he attempted to game. been like on the sidelines,” like ‘Thanks coach for fighting “I didn’t decide [to leave the watch the game from his hos- “Obviously the outcome was Elston said. “I bet you a through this,’” Williams said. team],” Elston said. “Coach pital room. as painful, if not more painful, coach’s heart rate during a “I’m glad to have him back.” Kelly decided for me.” “I was on the cardiac floor losing on the last play of the game for the whole four or Elston said he is not 100 Elston said the toughest part at Mayo Clinic, and they game,” Elston said. “Being five hours is probably 150 or percent, but will be with the of his ordeal was stepping always had to have on a heart there with the guys and seeing 160 beats per minute.” team for the rest of the sea- away from the team right in monitor,” he said. “When that the game unfold, that is better Nonetheless, Elston is not son. the beginning of the season. game came on, my average than being in a hospital bed about to leave the sideline or “I’m not 100 percent yet, but “We put so much into it over heart rate was ridiculous, so having a heart monitor go off the team again soon. I’m working that way … Next the summer and fall camp, they had to take me off the every time something was “It made me appreciate it a week I have some appoint- and to not be a part of it with heart monitor for during the going on.” bunch,” he said. “I can’t even ments,” he said. “But Sunday I the guys that you love and the game.” In the light of Michigan State give you an answer long got my blowhorn and whistle guys that love you — that was Elston watched Notre coach Mark Dantonio suffering enough. It makes me appreci- back, and am able to game the hardest part,” Elston said. Dame’s loss at Michigan State a heart attack after last week- ate everything in life.” plan for Stanford.” “A lot of guys were trying to from the sidelines in a non- end’s game, Elston said he The team, and especially reach out and give me their coaching role, and despite the realizes the dangers of coach- Williams and the defensive Contact Douglas Farmer at best.” result, was grateful for that ing on the sideline. line, is glad to have Elston [email protected] page 8 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT Friday, September 24, 2010