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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat Thursday, August 31, 2006

Members of the class of 2009 participate in the festivities during Slime Freshmen set Line record Night/Uproar in 2005. The class of 2010 Slime Night/UpRoar senior, is a coordinator for this The idea was so successful, UpRoar will begin around set a Baylor Line year’s Baylor Line . Baker and his team decided to 7:15 p.m. record by pur- combination proves Baker is responsible for a do it again this year. “We want to make this as big chasing more successful tradition variety of things, including Slime Night traditionally has and exciting event for freshmen than 2,000 gold making sure freshmen know been the night for freshman to as possible,” Baker said. jerseys to be By Van Darden which direction to run onto the receive their slime caps, a tra- Student Body President Mark worn at football Staff writer field before the beginning of dition dating back to the early Laymon said he hopes that by games this fall. the games and ensuring proper 1900s, and to learn about other combining the two events, stu- Slime Night/ Floyd Casey Stadium will game-day protocol. Baylor traditions. dents will get pumped up about Uproar begins at look like the inside of Fort Knox To get this done, Baker enlist- UpRoar was created in the Baylor football. 6:30 p.m. Friday Sunday as a record 2,000-plus ed the help of student govern- fall of 2005 as a campus wide “We want to get that buzz at Burleson freshmen don their gold Baylor ment and has organized Baylor’s pep rally before major football going before the game,” Lay- Quadrangle. Line jerseys to help kick off the second annual Slime Night/ games. mon said. “From the beginning, 2006 football season. UpRoar. The 2006 Slime Night/ we want students to know that Sunday’s afternoon game will “The original plan was to UpRoar will begin at 6:30 p.m. UpRoar is a time to hang out be the first opportunity for the schedule UpRoar as close to the Friday at Burleson Quadrangle. and get excited for football.” class of 2010 to experience a first game as possible,” Baker During this time, freshmen Featured at this year’s UpRoar Baylor home game as a student, said. “Last year it just so hap- are invited to pick up their Baylor will be Baylor football head a notion that’s not been lost on pened that UpRoar and Slime Line jerseys and slime caps and Coach Guy Morriss and mem- Luke Baker. Night were on the same night, listen to the history of some of File photo Baker, a Littletown, Colo., so we combined them.” Baylor’s oldest traditions. Please see SLIME, page 6 Church size influences leadership CEO pastors gain popularity as smaller congregations continue dominating religious landscape By Claire St. Amant Reporter

When thinking of a model pastor for a church, Billy Graham comes to mind more often than Bill Gates. Yet many churches today are looking for a CEO rather than a shepherd. “Many churches today operate under CEO leadership, and we have found that what con- gregations really need is leadership like that of a shepherd,” said Dr. Donald Schmeltekopf, director of the Center for Ministry Effectiveness and Edu- cation Leadership. The topic of shepherd leadership was intro- duced by the center during an August workshop for small churches “A lot of larger churches think of their pastors Baylor photography as a CEO because they have a large staff and are expected to be a charismatic leader,” Schmelt- China Spring senior quarterback Shawn Bell leads the Bears offensive in 2005’s yards last season and started nine of Baylor’s 11 games. The Bears open the season ekopf said. “But this is modeled after the corpo- season-ending win against Oklahoma State University. Bell passed for nearly 2,000 against Texas Christian University at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Floyd Casey Stadium. rate world, and there are real problems with that. At the end of the workshop, people had different ideas about what leadership in a church should look like.” The event, he said, sparked a lively conversa- tion that is continuing today about leadership in churches both large and small. Bears roar into 2006 “It’s not an issue of the ‘right size’ of the church. The key for the leaders is breaking the larger group Bowl berth weighs quarterback Shawn Bell said. “We “Everybody is planning to go to time, seven or eight wins may be down into smaller groups to lead people through got a veteran staff and veteran ball the Fiesta Bowl, so that’s our big attainable. relationships,” Director of University Ministries heavy on minds of players who’ve all been working goal.” With five wins and a couple of Steve Graves said. senior-laden squad hard. While fourth-year head Coach close calls last season, the Bears When looking at congregations like Highland “Hopefully, we’re going to Guy Morriss is a little more real- gave their fans their most success- Baptist Church and University Baptist Church, By Daniel Youngblood shock not only the Big 12, but the istic in his expectations, he’s also ful season since 1995. it may be hard to believe the majority of Baptist Sports editor nation.” had some trouble tempering his Bell said the team’s success on Churches in Texas are considered small. Bell isn’t the only one with enthusiasm. the field last season combined “According to the Baptist General Convention For the first time in a decade, high hopes on this Baylor squad. “Our ultimate goal is to be 12- with the coaches’ success on the of Texas, 75 percent of Baptist Churches in Texas the Baylor football team’s dreams Dominique Zeigler, a standout 0, but to be bowling in December recruiting trail this summer makes have less than 100 members,” the center’s Assis- of making a bowl game have receiver for the Bears who caught or January is the goal we set to it a good time to be a Baylor fan. tant Director Julie Covington said. become an expectation. After 10 48 passes for 563 yards and five accomplish this year. “This is by far the most excited The ministry effectiveness and education cen- consecutive losing seasons, the touchdowns last season, said he “We really don’t want to back- anybody’s ever been for Baylor ter, she said, has ministries that focus on both Bears believe they’re ready to shed hinks this team has champion- door it in there with six wins football since I’ve been here,” he small and large congregations, as needs of congre- the “cellar dweller” moniker for ship caliber. either we’d like to march in the said. “You can see it on the field gations do differ based on size. good and replace it with a new era “You can’t really set expecta- front door with seven or eight here, the way everybody’s running She added that one common theme shared by of Baylor football. tions on this team,” Zeigler said. wins.” “Anything’s reachable,” starting “The sky’s the limit. And for the first time in a long Please see BALL, page 6 Please see PASTOR, page 6 CLs report conversations to directors

By Analiz González an Ardmore, Okla., junior and an Omaha, Neb., sophomore conversations were a way to get Staff writer former CL. said CLs are required to sub- our homework done rather than “I couldn’t in good conscience mit biweekly reports to their authentically getting to know The last conversation you sit down with my residents and hall directors that document them. I understand the heart had with your community lead- (then) tell my bosses exactly conversations they’ve had with behind both sides.” er may be filed away in your hall what they said. But I believe residents about topics such as Mayhew said she is sincerely director’s computer. there are some hall directors academics, spirituality and rela- interested in how her residents Twice a week, community who would make you tell exact- tionships. are doing when she talks to leaders submit reports in which ly what they said,” he said. “I think (the reports) are them, but she sometimes feels they write about conversations Campus Living and Learning good in the way they hold us like she has to force conver- they have with members of is looking out for the dorm resi- accountable to be centered in sations about certain things their hall, often paraphrasing or dents, he said. our reasons for being a CL and because she knows she will have directly quoting residents. But, he added, “I agree that it holds us accountable for our to submit a report. “Some hall directors make it might get a little bit excessive hall,” Mayhew said. Frank Shushok, dean for stu- Henry Chan/Lariat staff you write down everything you sometimes.” “The bad side is that it can dent learning and engagement, talk about, but neither of my hall North Village Residential be taken the wrong way by resi- First-year community leader Philip Snowden, a Houston sophomore, chats directors did,” said Ty McNeely, Community CL Becca Mayhew, dents. They might think that our Please see CAMPUS, page 6 Wednesday with Jordan Lovelady, a Dallas freshman, in the lobby of Penland.

VOL. 106 No. 4 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2006, Baylor University 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Thursday, August 31, 2006 Trans-Texas Corridor not solution to traffic congestion

Apparently it doesn’t mat- TxDOT from constructing an facilitate the mass transporta- A noble objective, undoubt- problem in Texas. However, our ter how Texans feel about the incognito corridor east of Aus- tion of goods between the three edly, but here’s the rub: Accord- resources would be more effi- Trans-Texas Corridor. The deci- tin and calling it state highway point countries. ing to TxDOT, 47 residences ciently applied to upgrading sion to build has been made by 130. Truck traffic on Interstate 35 and 18 commercial businesses Texas’s existing infrastructure. the powers that be. In June, Cintra-Zachry of view has increased dramatically since will be displaced to make way Instead of usurping thou- The Texas Department of reached an agreement with the the North American Free Trade for the Cintra-Zachry portion of sands of acres from private Transportation (TxDOT) held state to construct the southern Agreement went into effect in highway 130 alone. That’s just owners and investing billions of dozens public meetings during tract of highway 130, a 90-mile by joe dooley the mid-1990s. Congestion, par- a 38-mile stretch of highway. dollars in a superhighway, why the summer in areas that would road that will connect George- ticularly around Austin, is forc- How many more homes and not expand I-35 and construct be affected by the corridor. Most town to Seguin. The Trans-Texas Corridor ing TxDOT officials to think of businesses would be displaced a loop around Austin? The of the people who showed up at The highway reportedly was also would be a toll road. Its an alternative north-south route by the corridor’s remaining 400 government would not have to the meetings were against it. going to end south of Austin at proposed path runs directly to ease the burden off I-35. miles? acquire as much land and not Among the public’s com- the junction with State High- over highway 130. Furthermore, “We’re planning for the next Garcia says the impact would as many homes and businesses plaints were the corridor’s mul- way 183 because of underfund- Cintra-Zachry is the same part- 20 to 50 years,” says Gabby Gar- not be as severe as some think. would have to relocate. tibillion-dollar price tag, the ing, but Cintra-Zachry put up nership that is developing the cia, spokeswoman for the Texas TxDOT is looking to incorporate That said, highway 130 is a several decades it would take the $1.3 billion to complete the Trans-Texas Corridor. Turnpike Authority Division, existing roads and railroads to good start, but it should only to construct and the govern- highway. In exchange for financ- Coincidence? I think not. which is responsible for plan- minimize the amount of right- be used as an alternative route ment’s use of eminent domain ing, constructing and maintain- The Trans-Texas Corridor ning the corridor. “I-35 is not of-way, or expropriated land, around Austin, not as the future to acquire the necessary land for ing the highway, Cintra-Zachry would be part of a superhighway going to be sufficient to handle the corridor requires. Trans-Texas Corridor. the project. will collect a share of tolls for stretching from Mexico through the demands of the next genera- To the state’s credit, it recog- Joe Dooley is a junior English But that’s not stopping 50 years. the United States to Canada to tion.” nizes there is a transportation major from Portland, Texas.

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Students should beware of unwanted Facebook attention With so many opportuni- past year, ranking it the seventh up information through one of Through this device users of research online, I discov- ties to express yourself on the most trafficked site on the Inter- these resources so they are bet- can not only see the new page, ered countless stories of stu- Internet, the question comes net. ter informed about their new but they are also allowed to see dents who had been personally up: where is the line between With a new development point students or potential employees what old information was delet- attacked and scared from people researching and stalking? allowing companies to view prior to meeting them. ed or replaced. simply messaging them on their With servers like MySpace Facebook pages in the works, of view This is a little-known fact to This will be an even bigger pages. and Facebook growing in popu- soon information posted on many college students, and it’s help to employers who are look- I believe Facebook can be larity by the day, it’s hard to say Facebook will be available to by ashley stocker hurting them in the job applica- ing for students who change useful, whether it be for finding what’s safe and what’s not any- more people than ever before. you no longer have to print pic- tion process while they’re com- their page the night before an classmates or sharing pictures. more. 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$1 million grant benefits churches BEAR BRIEFS Blackboard Seminars Intramural Softball Amanda Bray church and community minis- other materials, he said. ment ministries that effectively Blackboard Student Seminars Intramural Softball Registration Assistant City Editor try into their congregations.” “The focus of all of this is meet needs,” Singletary said. will be held from noon to 4 p.m. takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This community ministry to train future leaders (our stu- Mallory Homeyer, first-year today in Moody Memorial Library today at the Campus Recreation In an effort to equip local program focuses on three dis- dents) in congregational and student at George W. Truett G32. Seminars will last 45 min- Offices in the McLane Student utes and attendance is on a first- Life Center. The cost is $45 per church congregations, Christ Is tinct areas, Singletary said, the community ministry and to Theological Seminary from come, first-serve basis. team. Our Salvation, Inc. (CIOS) has first of which is congregational help resource and strengthen Kenedy, is one of six student given Baylor’s Center for Family internships where students congregations in their outreach consultants for the Congrega- Intramural Golf Intramural Racquetball and Community Ministries and learn about church social work to people in need,” Yancey said. tional Community Ministry Intramural Golf League Registra- Intramural Racquetball League the School of Social Work a $1.1 practice and implement skills Both undergraduate and project consulting team. tion takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 Registration takes place from million grant. and knowledge in practice, he graduate social work students “From what I know of (my) p.m. today at the Campus Rec- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Paul and Katy Piper fund said. will intern in congregations as role thus far, (I’ll) be assisting reation Offices in the McLane Campus Recreation Offices in CIOS. They also became inter- A second aspect is the cre- well as interact with a team of Dr. Gaynor Yancey and Dr. Jon Student Life Center. Cost is to the McLane Student Life Center. ested in the School of Social ation of the associate professor consultants studying research Singletary in producing the be announced. The cost is $5 per person. Work’s response to Hurricane of church and community who and resources, Singletary said. information for the resource Katrina victims, said Jon Single- leads student consultants, and “Local churches that are serv- materials created for churches,” Free Admission Today tary, assistant professor of social together they offer workshops in ing as the sites for our intern- Homeyer said. The Mayborn Museum Complex CONTACT US work. congregations, Singletary said. ships have said how excited Some of the resources will is offering free admission today Dr. Gaynor Yancey, associate A third and final focus they are to have students and include Bible studies focusing for all Baylor faculty and staff Editor 710-4099 professor of church and com- involves online resources and a consulting team work with on poverty and social issues. members and their families to Newsroom 710-1712 munity, said the Pipers “felt a a print journal for church lead- them … to determine the assets Also among the materials are visit all exhibits, including the Sports 710-6357 leading from God that congre- ers communicating relevant of their community as well as pamphlets with instructions on “Feathered Treasures” exhibit. Entertainment 710-7228 The museum will be open from Advertising 710-3407 gations needed to have resourc- research to community and local needs, to foster cross- how churches can begin pro- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. es and training that would help family ministries in addition to cultural relationships in their grams to meet the needs of their them learn how to incorporate ministry profiles, reviews and neighborhoods and to imple- community, Homeyer said. General Programming students put skills speaks on to the test on real-world problems By Orie Achonwa tions. Winners from Baylor will Reporter Points are earned for solving travel to the regional competi- Iraq exit the most problems the fastest tion in November where they’ll When time is the enemy, with the least amount of penal- compete against other teams to By Elena Becatoros Baylor students meet the chal- ties. solve real life problems in a five- Associated Press lenge. “The difficulty is how to uti- hour time limit. Stephenville sophomore lize a variety of competencies Regional winners will then BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Nick Soltau won the first round in Computer Science and get it advance to the international top U.S. general in Iraq said of the International Collegiate right with the pressure of time competition. Wednesday he believes Iraqi Programming competition this against them,” Hamerly said. The international contest is forces can take over security year, held Tuesday at Rogers “The competition was fun but funded through IBM and put on with little coalition support Engineering and Computer Sci- the time constraints intensified by the Association of Comput- within a year to 18 months. ence Building. the level of difficulty. The hard- ing Machinery (ACM) Interna- “I don’t have a date, but I Assistant Professor of Com- est part was deciding whether tional. Baylor recently hosted can see over the next 12 to Associated Press puter Science Dr. Greg Hamerly you will be able to solve a prob- the 30th annual ACM Interna- 18 months the Iraqi secu- Iraqi army soldiers patrol, during the prayer day vehicle ban Friday, in and Associate Professor Dr. lem before investing time to tional Collegiate Programming rity forces progressing to a Baqouba,35 miles northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. David Sturgill organized and work on it” Soltau said. Contest World Finals in San point where they can take judged the programming con- This year’s prizes included Antonio in April. Baylor orga- on the security responsibili- U.S. military plan to hand forces.Casey said they are now test, which challenged competi- gift certificates from Altex Elec- nized the World Finals for the ties for the country, with very over responsibilities, move 75 percent along the path of tors to solve real-life problems tronics, computer equipment 83 teams of students that were little coalition support,” Gen. into large bases and provide being able to operate indepen- using their programming skills. and valuable programming narrowed down from the 5,606 George Casey said in Bagh- support while Iraqis take the dently. Students were asked to write books. teams selected from 1,737 uni- dad. lead. A U.S. drawdown would Although the United States programs — to sort and track The local programming versities in 84 countries around That takeover would not start after that occurred. has made its strategy public, student records, to determine contest is an individual com- the world. mean U.S. troops leaving The coalition has been U.S. officials rarely mention the optimal operating hours for petition, but the regional and The competition is open to immediately. It is part of a training and equipping Iraqi dates or details. a store, to cut printing costs and international contests are team undergraduates and first-year to handle secure communica- competitions. graduates from all majors. Baylor Interfraternity Council recruitment begins with attitude adjustment

By Laura Klingsporn cue and Effectively Developing some of the myths associated a big part of fall recruitment can as early as we can so that Reporter Greeks (EDG), a new-member with fraternities. activities. they have the time to make an 2007 IFC Recruitment education seminar focused on “It was overwhelming “I feel it’s an obligation on educated and thought out deci- ◆ The Interfraternity Council fraternity values and dispelling because you are making a deci- IFC’s part to educate freshmen sion,” Phillips said. Recruitment Tables 10 a.m. will begin its recruitment pro- common myths about fraternity sion that of course affects the in advance so that they have time Student Activities stressed – 2 p.m. Sept. 5 - 7, Fountain Mall cess this fall with a new attitude involvement. These activities next four years, and possibly the to really make that decision, the educational values of cam- ◆ IFC BBQ 5 – 9 p.m., Sept. 7, on recruitment and the educa- will present students of all clas- rest of your life,” said Richmond because it is a big decision,” said pus fraternities. All of the frater- Fountain Mall tion of its future members. sifications with opportunities to sophomore Matt Hunter, a mem- IFC President Brady Phillips. “It nities place a high emphasis on ◆ “We want to be more pro- spend time with members of the ber of Phi Gamma Delta. “I felt is a big commitment.” scholarship as well as time man- Recruitment Kick-Off 2 – 4 active in doing education and different fraternities and learn comfortable with the decision I Fraternity recruitment activi- agement through GPA require- p.m. Sept. 10, Baylor Sciences Build- providing them (students) with what each group is about. made. I felt well advised.” ties stress fraternity goals and ments and mandatory functions, ing resources and developing our The first major IFC recruit- The IFC especially encour- values. They also outline the Coordinator for Fraternities Kat ◆ Chapter Events Sept. 11 – 20 members as they are here on ment event is the Kick-Off, ages freshmen to attend the commitments needed to join a Reed said. ◆ EDG 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sept. campus,” said Tam Dunn, asso- which will take place Sept. 10 recruitment activities to better fraternity. “By being a part of a fraterni- ciate director of student activi- at the Baylor Sciences Building. understand the groups around “There is obviously a finan- ty, men are being equipped with 28, Baylor Sciences Building: Room ties for greek life. The Kick-Off will include a pre- campus and what they offer. cial commitment, a social com- the resources to know the value B110 Recruitment will begin with sentation on fraternities, high- Although freshmen will not mitment and it’s absolutely cru- of community service, scholar- ◆ Bid Day 10 a.m. – noon Sept. 30, tables at Fountain Mall. Other lighting the positives of Greek be able to accept a bid until cial that we give them all the ship, leadership and spiritual Hankamer School of Business planned events include a barbe- involvement and addressing spring recruitment, they are information that we possibly development,” Reed said.

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By Will Parchman done right. He’s changed a few things me.” Sports writer in the special teams that will hope- While fully improve us along with the team.” Havens was Former Alabama head Coach and The most notable piece of the recruited and Hall of Fame inductee Paul “Bear” Bry- Bears’ special teams unit is senior used primarily for ant once said, “Special teams alone punter Daniel Sepulveda, who has his skills as a place won’t win you a game. But it can lose been a prominent face for the team kicker, he will have to you one.” since he emerged as the best punter in perform double duty as This season will be a crucial one college football during his sophomore a kicker and a punter until for the Bears, and as Bryant preached, year in 2004. Sepulveda returns to full health. the special teams unit must do its job Sepulveda won the Ray Guy Award Havens became the team’s full-time for the rest of the team to successfully for the nation’s top punter that year, starting kicker last year. fall into place. and a comparable year in 2005 had While he made more than he tain Luckily for him, first-year special him back in the upper echelon of col- missed, he was inconsistent from Josh teams coach Chris Lancaster inher- legiate punters. range, converting just three of his Bell, ited a tested, veteran unit that won’t But Sepulveda ran into trouble seven kick opportunities from 40 who require too much pushing to succeed. in the spring. He tore his right ACL yards or longer. registered “I’m pretty pleased for several rea- in April during a pick-up basketball But Havens said that after having a career-high sons,” said Lancaster, who worked as game, and it threw his off-season experienced a year in one of the most five tackles the Bears’ offensive line coach for the workout routine into a tailspin. scrutinized positions in sports, he is against Nebraska previous three seasons before head Instead of working back with the infinitely more prepared this season. last season, has Coach Guy Morriss assumed those team in training camp, he was forced “Last year was great for me just looked good through- duties earlier this year. into rehab. While he will return at from the experience standpoint,” out the off-season, and “We’ve got a senior kicker and some point this season, that date is Havens said. he appears ready to lead the punter back, and I think overall our still up in the air. “I feel like this year I’m not going kick and punt coverage units team speed and the quality of athlete He recently said he thinks he’ll be in blindsided and not knowing what’s into the season. we’ve recruited has really got our team ready for the team’s opener against going on. You can’t imitate kicking in “Josh Bell is our special teams in great shape and condition. I’m tick- TCU, but the ultimate decision front of 80,000 fans in practice.” captain, and he lives for special led to death with this unit.” belongs to the team doctors and the Lancaster agreed that Havens’ teams,” Lancaster said. “We’ve also Starting senior kicker Ryan coaching staff. progress has been encouraging. had a few walk-ons really shine and Havens said Lancaster has upped the If Sepulveda isn’t ready by Sunday, “He’s done a great job,” Lancaster they’ll be given some opportunities energy of the special teams unit, and Havens will be pushed even further said. “He’s having to do triple duty, so on special teams as well.” improvement is already in the air. into the blinding spotlight. through camp his leg has been getting And as Lancaster watched his spe- “He’s a different kind of coach than “I’m taking it like if (Sepulveda) used to quite a bit.” cial teams unit finish another practice we had last year,” Havens said of Lan- can’t do it, I’ll be there to help,” The rest of Lancaster’s special with decided enthusiasm, his face caster. Havens said. “I’ve been working on teams unit is poised for yet another lit up. “He’s a little more vocal in what punts and taking some kicks as well, top-25 season. “This year is going to be fun,” he

he wants done, and he just expects it so I’ll be ready to step in if they need Lancaster said special teams cap- said. Henry Chan/Lariat staff

Texas Christian University Northwestern State Washington State Army Kansas State Colorado

The Bears open the season with Northwestern State finished 2005 Washington State has consistently Baylor and Army do not have a long Kansas State is dealing with its Baylor’s first Big 12 road game of one of the longest-running rivalries in at 5-5 as members of division I-AA’s surprised analysts by fielding a winning history together. Baylor played Army first coaching change in 14 years this 2006 will be a welcome trip down mem- all of college football, as Baylor and Southland Conference. While no win in team almost every year despite its loca- last season and defeated the Black season as former head Coach Bill ory lane. the No. 22 Texas Christian University college football is assured, this will be tion in the middle of the eastern Wash- Knights 20-10 in West Point, N.Y. in a Snyder left the program and former Vir- The last time Baylor faced the Buf- Horned Frogs tangle for the 104th time the closest the Bears will get in 2006. ington badlands. game that was never that close. Now ginia offensive coordinator Ron Prince faloes, they pulled off a mammoth 42- in front of a national audience on Fox The Demons are stuck at quarter- However, even with the nation’s Army will have to travel to Waco. stepped in. Snyder did wonders in turn- 30 upset at home. Now that the Gary Sports Net. back, and inexperienced Ricky Joe leading rusher Jerome Harrison last Army has fallen on tough times in ing the Wildcats around, but they faded Barnett era in Boulder is through, how- Baylor leads the all-time series 49- Meeks will be the starter against the year, the Cougars failed to produce a recent years, posting a 10-48 combined in their last several seasons. ever, the Bears will be facing a very dif- 47-7 and has won six of its last seven Bears. winning season for just the second time record since 2001, which includes a One area of concern will be quar- ferent Colorado squad. games against TCU, but the teams Head Coach Scott Stoker has in the last five years, going 4-7. After winless season in 2002. terback. Three of their starting quar- New head Coach Dan Hawkins, last met in 1995. Since then, TCU has vested his full trust in Meeks’ ability to losing heavy producers in both the Recently named head Coach Bobby terback candidates left the team in the formerly of Boise State, has a lot of dominated the Western Athletic Confer- lead the team, but with his inexperience running and passing games this year, Ross, formerly of the NFL’s Detroit offseason, leaving senior Dylan Meier, talent to work with, and the Buffaloes ence, Conference USA and the Moun- and back-up quarterback Roch Char- it is unknown how they will rebound. Lions, has attempted to resurrect the who spent all of last year sidelined with should pose a legitimate threat for the tain West Conference while Baylor has pentier’s strong spring, his starting job Despite the losses, though, the Cou- Knights’ storied past, and he appears an injury, to fill the role. Bears. Like Army, the Bears are facing struggled in the Big 12. But the Bears may not be safe. The two have seven gars do return junior quarterback Alex to be succeeding as Army put up four The Wildcats have fielded some Colorado a season after they graduate believe they’re poised for a turnaround, college games of experience between Brink, whose 140.0 pass efficiency rat- wins last year, which was a marked weak teams in the recent past, but with their all-time leading passer, this time and that it could begin with a win over a them, and the Demons haven’t played ing last year is second among all return- improvement. 17 returning starters on offense and quarterback Joel Klatt. ranked TCU team. a team from a major conference since ing Pac 10 quarterbacks. Wide receiver Army just graduated quarterback defense, more is expected of the squad The Bears should have more trou- After an 11-1 season last year that losing to Tulane in 2003. Jason Hill also returns, and he is argu- Zac Dahman, who left the school as its that went 5-6 a year ago. This is prob- ble scoring on Colorado than stopping featured a victory over Iowa State in To further compound matters, they ably one of the five best wide receivers all-time leading passer, but its return ably the ‘Cats’ best defense in three it as they return eight defensive start- the Houston Bowl, head Coach Gary have just six seniors on their entire ros- in the college game right now. His 1,097 eight starters on both offense and years, so the Bears’ new high-octane ers. Colorado is stocked at linebacker, Patterson and his team are desperate ter this year. Baylor is also 5-0 against receiving yards last year were second defense. Ross already has his players passing attack will likely receive its first and both Thaddaeus Washington and for respect. Wins against Big 12 oppo- I-AA opponents since 2001. Baylor in the Pac 10, and he turned down a thinking above their previously lowered home test here. Jordon Dizon should present some nents Baylor and Texas Tech would go head Coach Guy Morriss constantly legitimate shot as a first round pick expectations. Baylor lost half its defen- serious match-up troubles for Baylor’s a long way toward validating them as a preaches to his team that looking past in the 2006 NFL Draft to play out his sive line to graduation last year, and Interesting facts: questionable offensive line. national power. However, Baylor has no opponents is not an option, but if Baylor senior season at Washington State. the new players will be tested against The Bears have not had success intention of letting that happen. A win has indeed arrived as a legitimate bowl Baylor has immediate strength at Army’s offensive line, which returns against Kansas State since Big 12 play Interesting facts: against the Frogs could be the start of contender, this one shouldn’t be close. cornerback as star senior C.J. Wilson five senior starters. Of Army’s 22 start- began, going 0-5 against the Wildcats The Bears will be facing Colorado a very special season. Interesting facts: should be matched up on Hill for most of ers on offense and defense, one is an and being outscored by an average of for its Homecoming game in Boulder. Interesting facts: the game, but if the Bears struggle and underclassman. 45-10 per game. The last time the Wild- Colorado has covered the spread and Former Baylor quarterback Davon Brink and Hill get going early, they will cats had more than seven defensive defeated their opponents in four of their The Baylor-TCU series is the most Vinson played with Northwestern State be tough to stop. Interesting facts: starters return, they allowed 11.8 points last five homecoming games. played series Baylor History, and the for three years, accumulating 3,873 If history is any indication, Baylor per game. Bears have more wins against the passing yards and 25 touchdowns. Vin- Interesting facts: should have little trouble with the Black CU key players: Horned Frogs than against any other son completed his final year of eligibility Washington State has only played a Knights. The Bears are 6-0 all-time RB – Hugh Charles – The Bears’ team. From 1925 to 1995, the Bears in 2005 after transferring from Baylor in Big 12 team once in the past five years, against service academies and have KSU key players: strength last year was their pass and Frogs met every year, and the sea- 2002 because he wanted more playing a game it lost 20-12 to Colorado in 2004. outscored Army 85-17 in their three RB – Thomas Clayton – Clayton defense as their rush defense was just son opener this season will mark the time at a lower level. His mix of speed, Baylor will be visiting Washington State, meetings. has the potential to be the Big 12’s best 74th in all of college football. Charles, earliest in a season that the two teams size and a strong arm allowed him to but it will not be going to its campus in back as he runs a 4.32 40 and benches a senior, will test the limits of Morriss’ have met. guide the Demons to 14 wins in his Pullman. Instead, Washington State Army key players: 440 pounds. He rushed for 680 yards 4-2-5 defensive scheme, and with an TCU key players: three years. elected its match-up against Baylor to QB – David Pevoto – Replacing a last year but the Wildcats’ veteran inexperienced quarterback, stopping be its designated game in Seattle for school leader at quarterback is no easy offensive line could help Clayton dou- him will be the key to stopping the CBs – Nick Sanders and Rafael NSU key players: the season. task, and Pevoto must pick up the ban- ble that number in 2006. Buffs. Priest – Baylor’s strength on offense WR – Derrick Doyle – Doyle ner and carry it for the Knights if they should be it’s receivers, particularly promised Stoker that he would break Washington State key players: are to keep it close against Baylor. LB – Brandon Archer – Archer is the WR – Dusty Sprague – Colorado’s seniors Dominique Zeigler and Trent NSU’s career receiving record upon RB — DeMaundray Woolridge — Wildcats’ lone returnee at linebacker, passing attack took a hit when Klatt, Shelton. They’ll be matched up against his recruitment, and he likely will. He Replacing a guy like Harrison won’t be RB – Ricky Lay – For Army to be and he led the team in tackles last year. key tight end target Joel Klopfenstein two undersized freshmen. The winner is one of just six seniors on the team easy, but with a defense as porous as successful, they’ll need someone to fill He remains one of the Big 12’s best and leading receiver Evan Judge left. in this match-up could determine the and should provide some competition Washington State’s may be, they’ll need former star running back Carlton Jones’ linebackers as he possesses outstand- Sprague is now the team’s leading who wins the game. for the Baylor secondary. all the offense they can get. shoes. Lay needs to be that guy. ing speed. returnee in the receiving corps. Sunday, Sept. 3 Saturday, Sept. 9 Saturday, Sept. 16 Saturday, Sept. 23 Saturday, Sept. 30 Saturday, Oct. 7 Floyd Casey Stadium Floyd Casey Stadium Qwest Field, Seattle Floyd Casey Stadium Floyd Casey Stadium Folsom Field, Boulder, Colo. The Baylor Lariat 5 Seasoned starters hope to spice up offense

By Daniel Youngblood ing the ins and outs of a new offense now with everything in, it’s not a ques- combined for 1,388 total yards and 10 Sports editor would take time, but they were fortunate tion of Shawn picking it up. It’s just the touchdowns last season, will be depend- to have eight seniors on offense, which details with other positions,” Hays said. ed on to make the most of their opportu- First year offensive has made the transition easier. “Typically, I don’t put any tags or any- nities this year. coordinator Lee “At least those guys have been under thing else into a base play until I feel The largest area of concern for the Hays was brought the lights and been in some wars and like the quarterback has grasped the Bears’ offense in 2006 is their offensive to Baylor for one that kind of thing,” Morriss said. “They base play. Shawn knew it by the end of line. With Morriss taking over duties reason and one have to kind of show the younger guys spring, so now it’s just him making tight as offensive line coach, improvement is reason only — to the way. “We have good leadership, so I throws and giving him time.” expected, but for Hays’ offense to work, improve on an think we’ll be all right offensively.” With senior Paul Mosley and junior Bell must have time to throw. offense that’s Morriss still understands that the Brandon Whitaker returning to join Bell “As much as we’re going to throw the finished either offensive production may not improve in the back field, and with a host of big, ball, the question remains of how we’re 11th or 12th overnight. speedy receivers to throw the ball to, going to protect the quarterback,” Mor- in the Big 12 “I think we feel comfortable,” Morriss Bell should have plenty of weapons at riss said. in scoring said. “But there are still some things we his disposal. Morriss said he believes his Bell foresees significant progress. in Guy Mor- can do better. We’ll be saying that all receiving corps, which includes seniors “This is by far the most talented riss’ first three year long because it’s going to take that Dominique Zeigler and Trent Shelton group we’ve had,” Bell said. “All five of years as head long to get all the little details plugged and freshmen phenoms David Gettis them are tremendously strong and tre- coach. into memory.” and Ernest Smith, is one of the best mendously athletic, which is something Morriss made One person who’s had no problem units in the conference. He said he likes we haven’t had in a while.” it clear during the picking up the new offense is fifth-year the chances that Bell and his receivers The other area that’s caused some offseason that his senior quarterback Shawn Bell, who give him to win. anxiety for Morriss and his staff are how offense needed new last year completed 59.4 percent of his “We feel good about Shawn and him the team will take care of the ball. direction. passes for 1,964 yards and 11 touch- directing our club,” Morriss said. “We “Ball security worries me a little bit By bringing in a more downs. Hays said having such an astute, also have a good set of receivers, and because turnovers are the first thing that wide-open offense, Hays, a dis- experienced quarterback has “made all most of those guys are proven.” will beat you,” Morriss said. ciple of Texas Tech head Coach the difference in the world.” The new offense will put less empha- Hays isn’t quite as worried. Mike Leach, delivered. “You can only go as fast as the quar- sis on the running backs than its last “I’ll have a better idea of where we’re Hays and Morriss both knew learn- terback can pick (the offense) up, and one did, but Mosley and Whitaker, who at offensively after the first game on Starters’ graduation leaves big shoes to fill on defense leaving behind what some might con- graduation, who will step into the as being named Baylor’s top defensive Anthony Arline and Wilson will likely By Will Parchman sider a weaker and more ineffective leadership vacuum on defense? skill player by the coaches and play- make a sizeable impact, but less expe- Sports writer defense. “Mo Linguist, CJ (Wilson), and ers. And for Wilson, no less than the rienced players like cornerback Alton Senior starting cornerback and Nick Moore, and the defensive line best will suffice. Widemon and rover Brandon Stiggers With eight returning starters and defensive leader C.J. Wilson sees has some good depth as well,” Bradley “(I expect us to be) no less than will have to chip in for the defense to a mammoth switch in their base things through a different lens. said of his defense, which will start the best defense in the nation,” Wil- succeed. scheme, the Baylor offense has been “There’s no fall-off,” said Wilson, four seniors on the defensive line son said. Playing against the offense’s new touted by many as the strongest and who was rated as the 12th best cor- against TCU. “We don’t just want to be good or air raid passing attack has also helped most crucial piece to the football nerback in the nation by The Sporting “We’ve just got to practice hard be great. We want to be the best. As the defense progress to a place where team’s success this season. News Magazine in its 2006 season this week.” I said before, (our goal is) a national the players have become comfortable Defensive coordinator Bill Bradley preview. Bradley said that while the team championship. That’s the only reason playing with one another. and his defense may have something “I played with both groups and can certainly find appropriate replace- I’m out here in this heat. If not, I’d The offense typically lines up with to say about that before the season is there is absolutely no fall-off. Brandon ments for the players lost, replicating have been in there to turn my gear four or five receivers in practice, and done. (Stiggers) can make just as many, if their experience will be another story. in.” that gives the young secondary some The Baylor defensive unit that not more plays than Willie (Andrews) “We’ve got good guys replacing The Bears will enter their fourth time to develop depth and consisten- ranked 13th in the nation in pass effi- could, and Dwain Crawford has been them. It’s just the lack of experience year in head Coach Guy Morriss’ 4-2- cy, as well as giving starting lineback- ciency defense last season lost seven playing like Ronnie Lott. So where’s back there,” Bradley said. “We’ve got 5 defensive scheme, which places an ers Nick Moore and Antonio Jones starters this season, and the crater- the fall-off? There isn’t one.” maybe a little bit better athletes that emphasis on cornerbacks and safe- a good amount of practice against a sized holes left by the graduating Despite the Bears’ scant four lack experience. We call that on-the- ties roving and making plays. Wilson wide-open offense. seniors were as stark and noticeable returning starters on defense, which job training.” said that as far as the secondary goes, “Our defense is in tremendous as the Alico building on the Waco is the second fewest in the Big 12 Wilson is one of Bradley’s most tal- things will operate much like they did shape,” Bradley said. “They’re fast and skyline. and fewest in the Big 12 South, their ented players, and he will lean on the last year. athletic. The only thing we lack now Safeties Maurice Lane, Willie unique blend of youth, athleticism, Terrell senior to provide a spark when “I can honestly say we won’t play is some experience.” Andrews and Tyler Lindstrom, line- and veteran experience has them on needed. against anybody who will have a route New faces will abound on the backers Jamaal Harper and Colin the verge of a surprisingly solid sea- He emerged as one of the Big 12’s we’ve never seen,” Wilson said. “How- defensive side of the ball for the Allred and defensive linemen Montez son in what was supposed to be a year best coverage cornerbacks last season ever, whoever, whatever they want to Bears in 2006, but if the season goes Murphy and Michael Gary all depart spent restocking talent. by intercepting five passes, which tied run, we’ve seen it before.” as planned, the transition will be as after starting their senior seasons, But with all of this talent lost to him for tops in the conference, as well Experienced senior cornerbacks seamless as the season is promising.

Texas Kansas Texas A&M Texas Tech Oklahoma State Oklahoma

The Bears will follow up one road While head Coach Mark Mangino Two years after upsetting the Aggies Beating Texas Tech in Lubbock will After a 2005 season that left them After taking Oklahoma to double conference game with another when has made strides toward making Kan- at home and one year after blowing a be a tall order, especially consider- in the Big 12 cellar, the Oklahoma overtime in Norman last season, the they travel south to Austin to take on sas a Big 12 North contender, his team golden opportunity on the road to make ing the Bears haven’t toppled the Red State Cowboys are hoping to regroup Bears know they can compete with the No. 3 University of Texas Long- still has a lot of work to do. The Jay- it two in a row, the Bears are hungry to Raiders since 1995, but there are signs and regain the success they had under the Sooners, but with an 0-15 all-time horns. While Texas won’t have the hawks didn’t win a single road game prove that they can play with anybody to show that Baylor may be close to former Coach Les Miles. But with so record against them, it’s going to take luxury of having Vince Young taking last year, and their offense struggled in the Big 12. ending that streak. many problems on both sides of the a big effort this season to come out the snaps this year, it’ll still be one of mightily to get into the end zone on a Baylor head Coach Guy Morriss While the margin of defeat in the ball, it won’t be easy. Head Coach Mike victorious. the most talented teams in the Big 12, consistent basis. This, coupled with has out-coached Aggie Coach Dennis past two years has been 25 and 28 Gundy will do his best to put his first Losing quarterback Rhett Bomar, especially on defense, where it’ll return the fact that Kansas only returns three Franchione in each of their past two points respectively, the Bears defense year as a head coach behind him, and who was dismissed from the team after seven starters from its national champi- starters from its near-impenetrable meetings, but he only has a 1-1 record played better than the scores indicated. after bringing in an impressive recruit- violating NCAA rules, will force senior onship team last season. 2005 defense, could spell disaster for to show for it. The Bears are hoping this In both games, Baylor defensive coor- ing class last year, he’ll have the tal- Paul Thompson back into Oklahoma’s The Bears will be hard-pressed the Fighting Manginos. year’s game will turn out more like the dinator Bill Bradley put together good ent to do so. But the Cowboys’ aver- starting role. In his previous three sea- to score against Texas, but by game Kansas will need its offense to be 2004 contest did. But Aggie quarter- schemes to stop Tech head Coach age margin of defeat in their seven sons with the Sooners, he only has 428 seven, their new offense should be in more productive this season to spell its back Stephen McGee will have some- Mike Leach’s offense, but lack of offen- conference losses was more than 23 passing yards and four touchdowns full swing, which should allow them to less experienced defense. The pres- thing to say about that. sive productivity by the Bears left their points per game, and they were one of with three interceptions, making him a put a few points on the scoreboard. sure of making that happen will fall on In A&M’s final two games of last defense on the field to wear down and Baylor’s two conference victories last question mark at best. The Horns offense should have a senior running back Jon Cornish, who season, McGee capitalized on the ultimately deteriorate. season. Fortunately for Thompson, he will little bit tougher time scoring this sea- will be back this season to anchor the opportunity he was handed after then- The Bears defense will have their To keep the Bears from repeating have All-American and Heisman Tro- son than last, since they’ll be relying on Jayhawk offense. For the offensive unit starter Reggie McNeal went down with work cut out for them this season as in 2006 in their house, they will have phy candidate Adrian Peterson in the redshirt freshman Colt McCoy to lead to do what it needs to do this season, an ankle injury, leading the Aggies to Tech returns its three leading receiv- to cut down on the astonishing 35 turn- backfield with him. The Bears second- the team at quarterback, but with run- Cornish will have to help take some 10 scoring opportunities in 19 drives. ers in one of the nation’s best receiving overs they had in 2005. If they don’t, ary should be able to stifle the Okla- ning back Jamaal Charles and receiv- of the load off freshman quarterback The Aggies also return both of their top corps. The Red Raiders will be starting Baylor’s ball-hawking secondary could homa passing attack, but their defen- ers Billy Pittman and Limas Sweed Kerry Meier. He’ll have to surpass the running backs, senior Courtney Lewis a non-senior quarterback for the first make second-year quarterback Bobby sive front will have to contain Peterson, returning, McCoy will have no shortage 790 yards and nine touchdowns he had and sophomore Javorskie Lane. But time in five years in sophomore Gra- Reid and the Cowboys pay. Oklahoma who has racked up 3,033 yards and 29 of weapons at his disposal. last year if the team hopes to eclipse the success of the Aggies this season ham Harrell, so their offensive attack State’s defense was equally as poor touchdowns in his two seasons with If McCoy or backup Jevan Snead the seven wins it had last year. Kansas and the Bears’ chances against them may be slowed some. last season, giving up a Big 12 high the Sooners, if they hope to pull off the struggle this season like Rhett Bomar isn’t the pushover it was before Mangi- will likely hinge on a defense that was With Baylor running Lee Hays’ ver- 31.3 points per game. By week 11, the upset. did at Oklahoma last year, Texas may no arrived, but this is definitely a game ranked last in the nation in pass defense sion of the Tech offense, this game Bears offense should have worked out By the time these teams meet, not be the national contender pundits Baylor can win. last year. should test the mettle of the two teams’ all the kinks, which could mean bad Baylor could be playing for a chance believe them to be. defensive backs, but because Leach’s news for Oklahoma State. at a bowl game, which could give them Interesting facts: Interesting facts: offense has years under its belt while some extra motivation going into their Interesting facts: Kansas has lost its last two contests The Bears have won just one of Hays’ has months, Tech will be the Interesting facts: season finale. The Longhorns, under head Coach in Waco, including former Baylor head their last 20 contests against A&M, clear favorite to win this game. Prior to last season, the Bears Interesting facts: Mack Brown, have been dominant the Coach Kevin Steele’s lone Big 12 win. but most of those losses were at the Interesting facts: hadn’t beaten the Cowboys since the Oklahoma is one of two Big 12 past five seasons, racking up a 56-8 The Jayhawks are one of only two Big hands of former Coach R.C. Slocum, inception of the Big 12. Nor had they teams that Baylor has never defeated, record, four 11-win seasons and a 12 teams, the other being Iowa State, who never had losing season at A&M. Since Leach has been at Tech, his ever finished outside of last place in the other being Kansas State. If the national championship over that span. that Baylor has defeated more than Francione, on the other hand, has had quarterbacks have consistently led the the Big 12 South. Last year their victory Bears can topple one or both of those Brown is also the only coach in college once since the conference began. two in his three years with the team, Big 12 and nation in passing yards. over the Cowboys in their home finale teams this season, they could be bowl- football to lead his team to nine or more and his 16-19 overall record has landed With as many opportunities as Harrell caused the two teams to switch places ing in December. wins in each of the past 10 years. Kansas key players: him on the hot seat. Another loss to the will get to throw, he could continue that in the standings. Oklahoma key players: Texas key players: RB – Jon Cornish – If Kansas Bears could seal his fate. trend. Oklahoma State key players: offense is to be a bigger threat than it A&M key players: Tech key players: QB – Paul Thompson – As is the QBs – Colt McCoy and Jevan has been the past couple of years, it RB – Mike Hamilton – With Reid tak- case with so many other Big 12 teams Snead – When they play, Baylor will be will need Cornish to be a bigger part of QB – Stephen McGee – In his short QB – Graham Harrell – With Okla- ing the snaps again this year, the Cow- this year, Oklahoma will be starting a attempting to end an eight-game losing it. He averaged 5.8 yards per carry last time as A&M’s quarterback last sea- homa’s uncertainty at quarterback, and boys will need Hamilton, the sophomore relatively inexperienced quarterback. streak against Texas. If they are going season, but he needs more carries. If son, McGee proved he could run, but with Texas starting a freshman quarter- running back, to take some pressure off Without Bomar, the Sooners may to do this, it will more than likely be the Bears can keep him from having a he completed just 45.3 percent of his back, this could be the year Tech finally of him and keep the offense moving. If not be national title contenders, but because McCoy or Snead can’t get the big day, their secondary should be able passes. He’ll need to do better than that challenges for a Big 12 title. Harrell has he can’t, it could be a long season for if Thompson can just be serviceable, ball into the end zone consistently. to shut down Meier and the Jayhawk in 2006, or the Aggie offense may be the pieces around him to make it hap- Oklahoma State. they’ll match the eight wins they put up Saturday, Oct. 14 passing attack. one-dimensional. pen, but he’ll have to play well. Saturday, Oct. 11 last season. Darrell K. Royal – Texas Saturday, Oct. 21 Saturday, Oct. 28 Saturday, Nov. 4 Boone Pickens Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 18 Memorial Stadium, Austin Floyd Casey Stadium Floyd Casey Stadium Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock Stillwater, Okla. Floyd Casey Stadium

Compiled by Daniel Youngblood and Will Parchman 6 The Baylor Lariat sports Thursday, August 31, 2006 Jiu Jitsu GAME SCHEDULE: likened 7 p.m. Sept. 1: Indiana (away) 1 p.m. Sept. 3: to game Purdue (away) 9 p.m. Sept. 8: of chess Portland (away) 2 p.m. Sept. 10: By Leah Colucci Washington (away) Reporter 7 p.m. Sept. 15: Jiu Jitsu is a popular martial Texas-San Antonio art form used in the Ultimate Fighting Championships and 1 p.m. Sept 17: practiced all over the world Samford — Baylor’s campus is no excep- tion. 7 p.m. Sept. 22: “The Baylor Jiu Jitsu Club is Texas A&M comprised of a variety of stu- dents who share a common love 7 p.m. Sept. 24: of competition, good health and Texas sportsmanship,” said retired faculty sponsor Jimmy William- son. Coach Van Linder talks to The first objective of jiu jitsu his players during halftime of is to take down one’s opponent. Friday’s game against North- The goal is to cause the oppo- western State University. nent to “tap out,” signaling he or she concedes the match “About 90 to 95 percent of jiu jitsu takes place on the ground,” Melea Burke/Lariat staff said Daniel Stephens of Over- land Park, Kan. Stephens, a senior, has been practicing jiu jitsu for three Coach sets players’ eyes on NCAA victory years. He became interested in the sport after watching a UFC highlight clip. By Brittany McGuire Sixteen. put it all together,” Van Linder to take the Lady Bears to the know players that dread going Stephens says what appeals Sports Writer He said it was tough leaving said. next level. to practice. We’re always laugh- most to him is the concept of a successful program, but he Recruiting has been a big “He has a great perspective ing at practice but still getting the smaller and weaker fighter George Van Linder has yet saw more opportunity in Big factor for Baylor. As the small- of the game. He knows where the work done.” being able to take down a larger to lead the Baylor women’s soc- 12 action. est school in the Big 12, Van this program should be and The Lady Bears all agree opponent. cer team to the NCAA tourna- “I just thought Baylor was Linder said it’s not always easy how to get there,” Zapata said. that Van Linder’s the coach The Baylor Jiu Jitsu Club ment. the perfect place to take the to attract the big-name play- “He’s going to keep pushing who can lead them to the teaches students grappling and In fact, the last time the program to the highest level,” ers. us to become the team we’re NCAA tournament. controlled fighting, Stephens Lady Bears advanced to the Van Linder said. “I felt like it “We’ve got high school meant to be.” “The Big 12’s so hard. Our said. Striking, he said, is not as a tournament in 1999, they were was a place where I could do All-Americans and national The players said Van schedule’s so challenging that main component of jiu jitsu and knocked out in the first round some good things.” pool players. We’ve been able Linder’s sense of humor and you’re going to have some off is used mainly as a distraction. by a strong Southern Method- Despite losing seasons the to recruit those high-profile desire to have fun complement days,” Van Linder said. “If we “Jiu jitsu is not only a good ist University squad coached past three years, Van Linder athletes,” Van Linder said. “In his knowledge of the game. lose, it’s okay as long as we physical activity, but a good by Van Linder. enters his fourth season with the past that wasn’t something Mesquite junior Megan learn from it.” mental one as well,” Williamson During his stint at SMU, Van high hopes. He said the team’s done here.” Sherrell knows how hard it is Facing tough teamsw doesn’t said. Linder guided the Lady Mus- been through rebuilding years Van Linder’s players for a team to compete at a high deter Coach Van Linder. Williamson, who became the tangs to four straight Western and they are finally ready to respond to his enthusiasm and level when the game’s no lon- “You don’t have to win the club’s first sponsor in 2000, lik- Athletic Conference champi- play at a top collegiate level. knowledge of the game. ger fun. Big-12 to make the NCAA tour- ens the sport to chess. onships and three appearanc- “We’ve had some good play- Livermore, Calif., junior “Soccer’s really serious now. nament,” Van Linder said. “But “It requires you to stay one es at the NCAA tournament, ers here in the past. We just Rose Zapata said he has the At other schools, it’s all work we’re moving in that direc- step ahead of your opponent and advancing as far as the Sweet didn’t have enough of them to know-how and determination and no play,” Sherrell said. “I tion.” anticipate his move,” he said. San Antonio junior Michael Mahone, a two-year member of the Baylor Jiu Jitsu Club, lauds the sport as being great for one’s health. Country Place “I wrestled all through high new brick homes for sale in a quiet school, which sparked my inter- neighborhood 6 blocks from Baylor est in jiu jitsu,” Mahone said. Are you READY for The Baylor Jiu Jitsu Club practices Brazilian jiu jitsu, a form of the art founded after the Japanese brought jiu jitsu to Bra- KICKOFF SUNDAY? zil in the early 1900s. The students are taught by for tours and info world-class martial arts com- petitor Phil Cardella, who has call 752-1647 Come by the SUB before or after the game competed in the Pan American Championships. 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Diana Bum- guardner, from Talent left, Karen Shaved ice eatery Hogue and Carroll Bon- ner rehearse a scene from delivers tasty treat enlivens The Sound of Music Sunday By Donelle Sauer carried on great conversation as evening. The Contributor if I had been a regular for years play will open at and was willing to adjust any musical 7:30 p.m. Friday Snow cone stands are like gas combination of flavors to make at the Waco stations in Waco — they pop up what my stomach desired. Civic Theatre and play for on every corner. The patio is a great size for classic three consecu- large groups, easily able to enter- tive weekends. RESTAURANTREVIEW tain 20 people without feeling By Carlee Besier Tickets cost $10 crowded. Reporter for adults and $8 Island Delight is Waco’s new- Although the patio is spa- for students and est addition, taking over the cious, seating is lacking. Bar So much talent on such a seniors. nearest corner to Baylor with its stools surround the perimeter, small stage. Some of the city’s Kelly Moore/ sherbet orange building at 12th but for an extended visit, there most gifted actors will grace the Lariat staff Street and LaSalle Avenue. are no tables to enjoy conversa- stage at Friday’s premiere of The With the basic beloved fla- tion around. Sound of Music. the business. He has experience of Music turned into a family collaboration between Richard vors of any snow cone stand, the The numerous ceiling fans “We have the most veteran in all aspects of theater, from affair for the Blaines when their Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein family-owned business brings a and Hawaiian decorations make talent of any show I’ve done,” acting and directing to costume two daughters were cast as Bri- “We try to do shows the com- twist, making Blue Bell look like up for the lack of music. The blue Musical Director Jeff Theiss design and lighting. The Sound of gitta and Marta Von Trapp. munity is familiar with,” Will- ice cream on sugar steroids. Astroturf and the cool breeze said. Theiss is a veteran himself Music is his fifth show to direct The play is about Maria, who son said. “We know that if we If half a cup of ice cream isn’t from the fans give a beach-like with five years and 10 musicals in Waco. is training to be a nun, but is don’t fill those seats, we don’t enough to satisfy a sugar crav- feeling. But don’t count on a under his belt. Casey and Chris Blaine, a sent away from the abbey to have any more shows.” ing, try adding half a cup of tropical outdoor view: A run- Office Manager Jennie Mitch- married couple who met on serve as governess to the seven The Sound of Music will pre- shaved ice on top, all for about down store across the street and ell said there are 13 returning the 50th anniversary European Von Trapp children. miere at 7:30 p.m. Friday and $2. ongoing traffic will ruin your actors. tour of Oklahoma, play the lead “I’ve done a lot of shows but Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sun- Prices range from $1 to $6, tropical daydream. Also contributing to the tal- roles of Maria and Captain Von never this one. Maria is such a day at the Waco Civic Theatre. with items from smoothies to The stand is open 11 a.m. to ent pool is Parker Willson, direc- Trapp. Casey Blaine is an editor classic role,” Casey Blaine said. Additional performances will basic snow cones. 8 p.m. seven days a week, but tor and president of the Waco at Baylor Press. The Sound of Music was based be Sept. 8-10 and 15-16. Tickets Another dessert full of flavor these hours are tentative and Civic Theatre. Willson obtained “It’s such an unassuming on a book by Maria Von Trapp cost $10 for adults and $8 for is the fruit delight, which is your subject to change. a master’s degree in musical the- theater with all this talent,” she and was adapted to a film ver- students and seniors. basic sundae in a cup. Although If you are looking to beat the ater from the University of Okla- said. sion starring Julie Andrews. The Call the box office at 776- this cup of delight might cost a heat without spending the price homa and has spent 48 years in This production of The Sound Broadway musical was the final 1591. few dollars more than expected, of Katie’s Custard or Marble Slab the owner will make it to a tasty Creamery, then Island Delight is perfection. a great choice. And if you want Besides the ice cream addi- to save more money and calo- Artist’s coastal travels inspire immense art tion, the service makes the stand ries, try riding your bike and exceptional. take a friend. By Cat Smith director of the Wichita Falls Umlauf said he was inspired When I ordered, the server Grade: B+ Reporter Museum of Art at Midwestern by his travels along the coasts State, said Umlauf was chosen of Spain, Scotland and Texas for Karl Umlauf speaks with because of his long relationship the piece. great pride about the giant loom- with the university. “I didn’t use any pictures,” he ing over him. “Mr. Umlauf has been a good said. “My emotions and expe- His massive painting depicts friend to the university,” Dren- riences allowed the work to be Compass waves crashing violently against nan said. “This is something new instinctual.” a rocky shoreline and towers for him and pushes the envelope Terry Roller, a colleague Trading Co. over him at a size of 13 feet high with great beauty and fluidity. of Umlauf’s and professor of fun fresh fashionable accessories by 7 feet wide. 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just need to go play a game.” special for the entire Baylor BALL from page 1 The Bears will get a chance athletic program. PASTOR from page 1 to do just that Sunday, but with “We’re not concerned with around and having fun, and the No. 22 Texas Christian anything in the press,” Wilson many congregations is the need you can see all kinds of excite- University said. “We’ve gotten to this point for spiritual leadership. ment on campus.” H o r n e d and we’re going to take it to the The center ministers to the For the Bears to have the Frogs pen- next level. greater Waco area and Central kind of season they’re hoping ciled in “We’ve got some new tradi- Texas to support and strengthen to have, however, they’ll have for week tions we’re starting here, and the work of ministers and edu- to overcome several obstacles. one and you’re going to see a little of cators in primarily Baptist insti- With the loss of seven start- a trip to anything and everything at the tutions. ers on defense, a new scheme Seattle for games this year.” Recently, Covington said, the to learn on offense and confu- a meeting The Bears are hoping that issue of church leadership has sion regarding who will start with the “anything and everything” will occupied much of the attention where on special teams, the Wa sh i ng- include consistently achieving at the center. Bears have some important ton State a minimum of six wins and Due to the interest in look- questions to answer. Wilson C o u g a r s shot to play in a bowl game ing at church leadership in a Morriss said he’s not wor- scheduled every year. new way, the center decided to ried, and that the only way these for week three, the Bears will Bell said he’s confident that repeat the event four times this questions will be answered is be tested early. they can and that when they year, she said. by playing games. C.J. Wilson, a preseason All- do, they’ll have no shortage of The center has decided to “I think we’re ready to play,” American and Big 12 selection fan support. take the leadership workshops he said. “Our kids are getting at cornerback for the Bears, “I’ve been telling my team- on the road, Covington said, tired of coming out here and doesn’t mind being an under- mates all along that if we win, and it will meet today in Salado Henry Chan/Lariat staff practicing. dog and isn’t scared by compe- Waco would support us, and to develop a list of names and Austin senior running back Paul Mosley rumbles through the defense dur- “They’re tired of seeing each tition. we’d have a huge fan base,” Bell contacts. ing practice Thursday afternoon. Mosley will share running back duties with other, hitting each other and lis- He said he thinks this year said. “I think they’re already While these workshops are Edmond, Okla., sophomore Brandon Whitaker. tening to us fuss at them. They could be the start of something starting to come around.” focused on small churches, there is a similar plan to reach out to large churches as well, she from page 1 Shushok said. “Someone prob- Garrett said they’re not “going She added that documented because something that I say, I added. CAMPUS ably thinks there’s some kind after confidentiality issues” and information submitted by CLs may not want the hall director “In large churches the focus of lack of good spiritedness of invasion of privacy “is not the would go no further than the knowing,” said Waco freshman of our conferences will also be said there’s nothing “secret” some kind of protocol, and it’s intent at all.” hall director. Mona Kasik. “If they openly spiritual leadership,” Schmelt- going on (at CL&L). being translated as ‘Big Brother Instead, the idea is to keep Garrett said she has never asked, ‘Is it OK if someone else ekopf said. “Not being a general He said the idea behind the is watching their students.’ And CLs responsible. heard of a breach of confi- knows what we are talking or a CEO, but spiritual leader- required reports is to encourage someone has taken a very well- “If a hall director has 12 CLs, dence in the system and that about?’ it would make me feel ship.” CLs to have “conversations of intentioned idea and has taken it is a way to make sure they are a lot of other universities have more comfortable.” Schmeltekopf said the CEO substance” with residents. Hall it and articulated it in not a spending time talking to resi- shown interest in what Baylor Dallas freshman Alison mega churches implement what directors may receive informa- positive way.” dents about important issues,” is doing. Dunn said she thinks it’s good he likes to call the “Wal-Mart tion about what went on in con- Although the residents are Garrett said. “For some CLs, we Nevertheless, some students that CLs record that they’ve model.” versations, but the information not alerted that conversations need to put some structure into are not happy with the idea of had conversations, “but they “They do everything. They stops there, he added. with their CL may be reported place because it wasn’t their having conversations passed shouldn’t reveal the content have schools, nurseries and cof- “It is not something we run to the hall director, Campus Liv- natural inclination to inquire on to hall directors. unless it’s something harmful fee shops. We have a refreshing, up an administrative flagpole,” ing and Learning Director Terri about some things.” “I don’t really like that idea that needs to be dealt with.” alternative perspective.”

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