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Thursday, October 13, 2011 PC Ties No. 13 USF in Double-Overtime Thriller

The PC Men's Soccer Team took to the road again, this time facing two tough matchups. First, the Friars faced off against the #13 USF Bulls, and then they traveled north on Route 1-95 to face the Boston University Terriers. The Friars battled the Bulls step for step, earning a 1 -1 tie after double overtime. In the matchup on Tuesday, the two teams traded opportunities, but unlike the Terriers, the Friars were unable to capitalize, resulting in a 1-0 Terriers win over the 27th-ranked PC squad.

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Both cross country teams had strong showings at the Paul Short Invitational in Bethlehem, Pa., this past weekend. The women's team came in first out of 44 teams. With a team score of 101, PC edged out the defending national champions, Villanova. The last time the PC team won this event, it went on to win the national title.

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The Friars tried to slam their way past New Hampshire last week as they opened their America East season with a 3-1 loss in four sets (18-25,25-12, 20-25, 20-25). They were led by middle blocker Shelagh Dolan '12, who racked up 12 kills and a .579 killing percentage. Lauren Fletcher '12 added 15 kills of her own, while Cassie Muzzonigro '13 recorded 17 digs. Carly Morrison '12 also had a good YOU MAKE 7 TO 10 showing with 33 assists and 14 digs. FINANCIAL DECISIONS A DAY.

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In its first home game of the season, the Providence College "Black Pack" Rugby Team fell to the American International College Yellow Jackets. Coming off a 40-13 preseason victory over the Salve Regina Seahawks in the inaugural Rhode Island Cup and a 38-3 victory over the UMass Lowell River Hawks in the conference opener last week, the Black Pack was unable to overcome AIC, losing by a score of 41-18.

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The Providence College Women's Soccer Team went on the road this past week with high hopes, but the Friars were unable to notch any victories.

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The winter sports season is creeping up, and Providence College is ready to take the court and the ice with new leaders. As you all know, unless you have seriously blocked out all forms of communication and social media, Ed Cooley will be at the helm of the basketball team this year. Coach Cooley, a Providence native, has returned to his hometown with the mission of winning big. Looking at what he has done in this offseason I think he is on the fast track to succeeding that mission.

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Search) PC Ties No. 13 USF in Double-Overtime Thriller Jhojan Obando ’12 Plays Well, but Friars Lose a Heartbreaker to Boston University, 1-0 By Sean Bailey '14/Sports Staff

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 15:10

The PC Men's Soccer Team took to the road again, this time facing two tough matchups. First, the Friars faced off against the #13 USF Bulls, and then they traveled north on Route I-95 to face the Boston University Terriers. The Friars battled the Bulls step for step, earning a 1-1 tie after double overtime. In the Friars matchup on Tuesday, the two teams traded opportunities, but unlike the Terriers, the Friars were unable to capitalize, resulting in a 1-0 Terriers win over the 27th-ranked PC squad.

In the Big East matchup against the Bulls, the Friars made a great effort on the road against a ranked team. It was a rebound match for the Friars, as they had struggled in their last road game at #3 Creighton, losing that contest 2-0.

"This was a good result away from home against a very good team," said Head Coach Chaka Daley. "USF has already proven they are a team that can win big games, and it was a step forward on the road for our group, especially after the disappointment of Creighton. Winning in the Big East on the road is very difficult, so we are pleased, but definitely not satisfied. We have more work to do, if we want to be considered a good team, and we have some big teams left to beat if we want to be a great team."

The match started with fireworks, as both teams worked feverishly for chances. USF was able to get off a shot by the third minute, but PC goalkeeper Jhojan Obando '12, who has been a standout all season, thwarted the Bulls' chance. Both teams fiercely traded opportunities until the 15th minute when Greg Davis '14 found the back of the net amidst the chaotic play, assisted by Marc Cintron '13 and Marcos Ugarte '15 to propel PC to an early 1-0 lead.

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The second half played in favor of the Bulls, however. They opened the half with a shot off a corner kick and kept the pressure on PC before the defense finally wilted. USF received a penalty kick in the 58th minute, which was promptly placed in the net, knotting the contest's score at one goal apiece. Neither team had an outstanding chance throughout the rest of the half until the 86th minute, when a USF header went wide of the target, maintaining the 1-1 tie and forcing overtime.

USF came sprinting out of the gates, testing the PC defense, as a header went wide in the 93rd minute. The best chance for the Friars would come in the 98th minute, with Ugarte striking the ball with his left foot around the 18-yard box, but the Bulls goalkeeper made a diving save.

The second overtime came and went without any ripe chances, closing the game in a 1-1 draw.

"This was a great team effort on the road," said Daley. "Even the guys on the bench were magnificent cheering on our guys in a tough and rowdy environment."

The game against the Terriers on Tuesday night would not go nearly as well for PC. BU opened the gates and pounced on the Friars quickly, tallying two quick shots, one of which was crossed in and headed towards the net before Obando bolted to the spot to deny the goal. Obando would be called upon twice more in the half, preserving a 0-0 tie. Meanwhile, the Friars had four shots, all of which went wide.

The second half started similarly to the first, with Obando saving an early shot. This time, though, the Friars had a good counterattack finished with a Jimmy Petruccelli '15 shot, but the BU goalkeeper was up to the task, denying PC another goal. At the 66th minute, both teams nearly scored, with a BU shot deflecting off the post, and a minute later, Ugarte hit the post, keeping the game squared at zero. It wouldn't be until the 88th minute that a team broke through, with the Terriers finally sneaking a shot past Obando on a cross. The Friars showed a lot of fight despite the deflating goal, as Arboleda got off a good shot, but it sailed wide in the 90th minute to end the contest at 1-0.

The loss and tie make the PC record 6-3-1 on the year. The Friars continue their season Saturday at Glay Field against a very good Marquette squad, which is 2-0 in Big East play. Then, they will go toe-to-toe against the number one team in the country, UConn, on October 12.

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Search | Friars Ranked Second in the Nation

By Veronica Lippert '15/Sports Staff

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 15:10

In a field of 396 runners, PC claimed four of the top 12 finishing positions. Emily Sisson '14 set the pace for the women's team with an overall time of 20:20 in the six-kilometer race. The time was good enough to place her third overall. Not far behind was Laura Nagel '14, who finished with a time of 20:36 in sixth place. Rounding out the scoring for the Friars was Hannah Davidson '12 in ninth place with a time of 20:51, Shelby Greany'13 in 12th place with a time of 20:57, and Grace Thek '14 in 71st place with a time of 21:49.

Even with some runners idle for the week, the men's side placed sixth out of 45 teams. The Friars were paced by Dominic Channon '12, who recorded a time of 24:21 in the eight kilometer race. Channon's time was good enough for ninth place, only 26 seconds off the overall winner's time. The next Friar in the standings was Shane Quinn '15, who placed 14th overall.

Additionally, Ben Connor '15 placed 53rd with a time of 25:14, Ahmed Ali '13 finished in 78th place with a time of 25:24, and Liam Hillery '15 took 93rd place with a time of 25:31. The men's team accounted for 247 points.

With its win, the women's cross country team moves up one spot in the national rankings from third to second in the nation. The men are also currently ranked, sitting in 24th place.

Look for both Friar cross country teams, especially the women, to make a good run at the national title. Each team is loaded with a wealth of talent, and Head Coach Ray Treacy is one of the best in the business.

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Search) PC Goes 1-1

By Danny McNamara '13/Sports Staff

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 10:10

The Friars tried to slam their way past New Hampshire last week as they opened their America East season with a 3-1 loss in four sets (18-25, 25-12, 20-25, 20-25). They were led by middle blocker Shelagh Dolan '12, who racked up 12 kills and a .579 killing percentage. Lauren Fletcher '12 added 15 kills of her own, while Cassie Muzzonigro '13 recorded 17 digs. Carly Morrison '12 also had a good showing with 33 assists and 14 digs.

Despite eight kills from Fletcher, to go along with 12 assists from Morrison, the Friars dropped the opening set 18-25. In the second set, behind a .448 team hitting percentage, the Friars bounced back with a 25-12 victory. They dropped the third and fourth sets, though, both by a score of 20-25.

Hartford was the one team standing in the way of the Friars as they looked for their first America East win of the year. It took them five sets but they prevailed (25-20, 17-25, 22-25, 25-20, 16-14). Fletcher posted a .481 hitting percentage with 28 of the Friars' 56 kills. She also added eight solo blocks and five block assists. Morrison added 47 assists.

In the fourth, Fletcher came alive with eight kills as the team posted a .400 kill percentage in the set. In the fifth set, Fletcher recorded five kills and a miraculous .625 hitting percentage to go along with Morrison's seven assists.

With the victory, the Friars advanced to 1-1 in conference play. Go Friars!

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Search | Lockout Continues to Chew Away at Season

By Nick Aiken '12/Sports Editor

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 10:10

Have you ever gotten locked out of your car? It's not a good experience. But once you find your key, you realize just how good it feels to sit behind the wheel again. Since July 1, NBA players and owners have been locked out, and currently, it seems as if it may be quite a while before they find a way back in.

The NBA has canceled the remainder of the preseason and will get rid of the first two weeks of the regular season as well if a labor agreement isn't made by Monday. On Tuesday, owners and players met for roughly four hours to discuss a possible agreement, but no progress was made. "We were not able to make the progress that we hoped we could make and we were not able to continue the negotiations," Commissioner David Stern said in an announcement afterwards.

Owners and players had high hopes of reaching an agreement prior to the start of the season, but the two sides could not close the gap between their financial positions. As a result, regular season games are now at imminent risk of being lost, according to Stern.

To make a long story short, both sides know they need to compromise, but neither side wants to give up more than they have to in order to come to an agreement. "We're long past the point where we're trying to get 100 percent of what we were looking for," said Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver."We haven't made a secret of the fact that we'd very much like to make a deal."

With the remaining gap, and the sides divided on the salary cap structure, the league continues to move closer and closer toward losing games to a work stoppage for the second time. And similar to the 50-game season in 1998-99, players have stated that they will not accept a bad deal to get the season started sooner. Instead, they have indicated a willingness to forfeit games if it will result in a more favorable agreement.

In fact, several players have already signed contracts to play in countries such as Turkey, China, and Russia. Kobe Bryant, one of the league's marquee players, has been reportedly negotiating a 10-game contract with an Italian team worth more than $3 million.

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The season was set to start on November 1, but we have a better chance of shooting skeet while wearing a blindfold than we do of this happening. Stern said that if the season doesn't start on that date, a typical 82-game season is unlikely. Hopefully, players and owners will come to an agreement soon, but for now, no further meetings are scheduled.

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Tennis Prevails

By James Kirby '15/Sports Staff

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 10:10

Following a stellar performance in the Eastern Championships, the Women's PC Tennis Team was ready to continue regular season play against some tough competition.

The girls traveled to the University of Rhode Island to face off with the Rams on September 28. The Rams, who also participated in the Eastern Championships, were up 2-1 when play was stopped because of darkness. The Rams captured the doubles point, even with a win in the first game by Marisela Aviles-Duron '13 and Maria Clara Bernardez '14. Following doubles, four singles matches, all of which were in the third set, were postponed and will be resumed on October 12. Of the four, URI leads two, PC leads one, and the final match is tied.

Two days later, the Friars traveled to Hartford. The team made quick work of the Hawks, sweeping Hartford 7-0 in a very inspiring win. The duo of Bernardez and Aviles-Duron once again won, as did Caitlin Foley ‘15 and Karen Ramirez '15, in doubles. In singles, Taylor Corder '15, Taylor Ahlborn '15, and Elisabeth Dewitt '15 completed the sweep and earned the Friars their second win of the season.

Rain postponed the matches at the University of Massachusetts scheduled on both October 1 and 2. Makeup dates have not been announced yet for the matches. The team will continue its play with an upcoming match against Stonehill College, and then will head to the Marist Invitational in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Friars Struggle on the Road Against Bemidji State - Sports - The Cowl - Providence Colle... Page 1 of 2

Friars Struggle on the Road Against Bemidji State

By Meg O'Neill '12/Sports Staff

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 15:10

The ninth-ranked Providence College Women's Ice Hockey team begins regular season play with a 0-1-1 record after its trip to Bemidji State University.

Friars goaltender Genevieve Lacasse '12 acquired her 13th career shutout on Friday night, racking up 39 saves in the 0-0 tie. Although the Friars were victorious in the shoot-out, this does not factor in as a

win in the overall record. This was only the second The Cowl time since November 2008 that the Friars were unable to get a point on the board.

Saturday night, the Beavers were able to overpower the Friars, defeating them 3-1. Bemidji State led PC 2-0 going into the second period, but halfway through the period it increased its lead to 3-0. Haley Frade '15 scored the lone goal for the Friars in the second period. This was the first goal of her collegiate career as well as the Friars' first goal of the regular season. However, the Friars were unable to fully recover from the deficit.

Head Coach Bob Deraney said, "Friday night we got awfully young really fast." The Friars lost Nicole Anderson '13 to injury in their exhibition game against McGill on September 24, and additionally, Laura Veharanta '12 left the game in the first period due to a misconduct penalty. Thus, the Friars were down two of its leaders, leaving a strong Bemidji State team of upperclassmen to work against a young Friar team. Coach Deraney stated that the freshmen were "in situations which ideally we wouldn't put them in." They needed to step up in a time of need and Deraney stated that "[they] handled themselves very well." He did state, however, that "at the end of the day we have to play." This game will be a lesson for the young Friars.

Luckily, this situation occurred in the first two games instead of 10 games down the road in the middle of conference play. Despite unfortunate results, the team learned from its mistakes and played hard until the end of the game. Deraney commented that this Bemidji State squad played "10 times the level of the McGill game." The Beavers took control of each game early http://www.thecowl.com/sports/friars-struggle-on-the-road-against-bemidji-state-l.26337... 10/14/2011 Friars Struggle on the Road Against Bemidji State - Sports - The Cowl - Providence Colle... Page 2 of 2

and made Providence work. Deraney added that "Bemidji deserved to win on Friday night; we got out because of Genevieve." However, he was quick to add that "they will not rely on Genevieve to make 30 saves to win a hockey game." Deraney is definitely looking for some sparks up front and that is what will be worked on in practice this week. It is clear that the mistakes made this weekend have been highlighted and will not be made in the upcoming weeks. The Friars will soon be ready to take on new opponents and will be prepared to finish every game.

It must be recognized, though, that Bemidji State only had six quality shots out of 34 on Saturday night, while the Friars had 20. Providence had many shots on the net and made the Beavers' goaltender work for her saves. Finishing those shots will be a main concern in the impending weeks as the Friars tackle Vermont, Boston College, and their Hockey East rivals. Deraney stated that the Friars had "a lot of opportunities to make a difference and didn't. Bemidji State played six periods and we played one and a half. They deserved it and I hope we learned from it."

The team learned, according to Deraney, that "an NCAA game cannot be replicated by an exhibition level game."

The Friars will get back to work this weekend as they travel to Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., on Friday, Oct. 8, at 1:00 p.m. Be sure to check out all of the Friar action when they take on Mercyhurst College at 1:00 p.m.

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Searchj PC Falls to Ranked Opponents

By Nick Aiken '12/Sports Editor

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 10:10

The Providence College Women's Field Hockey Team fell twice this past week, first to fifth- ranked Syracuse and then to eighth-ranked Boston College.

In the first game, the Friars were dominated by a very talented Syracuse squad. The team traveled to upstate N.Y. with hopes of competing for both halves, but it was unable to do so. In the first half, the Friars played quite well, and the result was only a two goal deficit at halftime.

Things quickly changed in the second half, though, as the Orange scored six unanswered goals. It also dominated the Friars in important statistical categories, leading them in shots, 31-0, and corners, 12-0.

In their second contest of the week, the Friars were defeated by Boston College, 3-0. The Eagles started the scoring early, as they found the back of the net only 1:58 into the game. But once this goal was scored, the Friar defense came alive and held its opponent scoreless for the remainder of the half.

The Friars could not stymie the Eagles' offense in the second half, though, allowing goals at the 53:31 and 63:49 marks. Despite allowing three goals, Friar goalkeeper Shannon DiStefano '12 tallied 11 saves. Boston College held the advantage in shots, 21-2, and corners, 7-1, en route to their victory.

The Friars host Villanova at Lennon Field on Saturday, Oct. 8, at noon. Hopefully the Friars can turn their luck around and give the Wildcats a run for their money. PC is undoubtedly very hungry for a victory.

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Search) PC Rugby Begins 2011 Season

By Patrick Shea '14/Sports Staff

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 10:10

"Against a team like AIC that practices 10 or more hours a week, we knew we had to play perfectly," said Rugby Head Coach Michael Cox after the match. "We just made too many mistakes. Possession is key in any rugby match and unfortunately with our penalties, kicks, and knock-ons, we just didn't capitalize on every one of our possessions."

Tries were scored by center Dan Amen '13, who scored after he blocked an AIC kick and carried the ball over the try line, and hooker Jack O'Donnell '14, who crashed through a wall of AIC defenders to find the try zone. Fly-half Lucas Gowland '14 managed to score two penalty kicks and one conversion on the day, bringing the Pack's total scoring to eight points. Man of the Match honors went to Tucker Drake '14 for his incredible presence on the pitch, as he blew up rucks and smashed through the AIC defenders to move the ball down the field.

The rugby team has been at work all week to prepare for its next match. AIC is a major competitor in the conference this year, but the loss is only a minor setback. There is a good chance that the two teams will be meeting again in the championship and the Black Pack will get a chance to redeem itself. But before that, the team needs to best the other teams in the conference. "We're keeping our heads up and our eyes ahead," said Cox. "We reload. We will never rebuild."

The Black Pack travels to Andover, Mass., this Sunday for a match against the Merrimack College Warriors at 1 p.m. Be sure to support the team at its next home game on Saturday, Oct. 15, against the Saint Anselm Hawks at 1:00 p.m. on Hendricken Field.

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Searchj Disappointed Friars Retrun Home after Tough Road Trip

By Bridget Stack '13/Asst. Sports Editor

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 10:10

The Providence College Women's Soccer Team went on the road this past week with high hopes, but the Friars were unable to notch any victories.

First, PC traveled to DePaul University on Friday, Sept. 30, and then they made the trip to the University of Notre Dame on Sunday, Oct. 2. The Lady Friars lost both matches, bringing their overall record to 4-6-4, and 2-4-0 in the Big East.

In Sunday's game, Notre Dame captured an early lead, scoring the team's first goal in the 22nd minute. The Friars were unable to equalize the score before halftime, allowing the Irish to hold a 1-0 lead. Going into the second half, the Irish, with their stronghold defense, continued to pressure the Friars, allowing them only two shots on goal during the half.

While the Friars struggled to battle the tenacious Notre Dame defense, the Irish capitalized, scoring two goals in the half to increase their lead to 3-0. Neither team was able to score another goal in the game. PC was outshot by Notre Dame 18-2 for the game, including an 11- 2 advantage in shots on goal held by the Irish. Notre Dame also held the advantage on corner kicks, having 10 while the Lady Friars only had one. Friars' goalkeeper Caitlin Walker '12 had eight saves in the game.

Earlier in the week, the Friars faced off against DePaul University. The Friars were led by a strong defensive effort, but they were unable to stop DePaul from scoring in the 74th minute of the game. The Lady Friars couldn't respond to the goals in the minutes that remained in the game. Taylor Bartini '12 led the Friars with four shots in the game, and Courtney Collins '12, Jenna Roncarati '13, Alyssa Martino '14, and Melina Toman '14 each had one shot in the game as well.

The Lady Friars were outshot by the Blue Demons 20-3 for the contest, with the Blue Demons holding an advantage of 9-4 in shots on goal. Walker had seven saves in the game.

The Friars are back in action Friday, Oct. 7, as they travel to face ninth-ranked Marquette. Then, on Sunday, Oct. 9, the Friars will head down south to play South Florida.

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Slated on the Friars' remaining schedule are home contests against West Virginia on Oct. 14, Pittsburgh on Oct. 16, and Connecticut on Oct. 22. Then, the Friars will compete in postseason play. The Friars are currently second from the bottom in the Big East's American Division, but victories in the remaining games can vault them up the standings. The Big East is nonetheless a tough conference in every sport, and wins are not easy to come by. The Friars will need to put forth their best effort in the upcoming weeks, especially against Marquette and West Virginia, two of the conference's best teams.

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Search] PCI Which New PC Coach will have a better record this year: Ed Cooley or Nate Leaman?

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 10:10

Down at Schneider Arena, Coach Nate Leaman, the former head coach at Union College, has been hard at work as well. Coach Leaman has been here all summer, living in Cunningham Hall and trying to get his team into shape. He has already shown the dedication to making Friar Hockey a top team once again. With 13 committed recruits for the upcoming years, Leaman is ready for the challenge and is stepping up to the plate. Leaman is quoted in The Providence Journal as saying, "There's a lot of work to do. It's not something that happens overnight."

As for who will have the better record this year, it is hard to tell. With the hockey team currently ranked last in the hockey preview and the basketball team near the bottom of the preseason Big East rankings, most observers do not have faith that things can get better this year. I can tell you this, though: Both Cooley and Leaman will have better records than Keno Davis and Tim Army did last year.

-Meg O'Neill '12

Wins and losses are what make or break a team and its coach. Ed Cooley isn't your typical coach, as most on campus have found out over the summer and the first few weeks of this http://www.thecowl.com/sports/pci-l.26338097utm source=Sailthru&utm medium=ema... 10/14/2011 PCI - Sports - The Cowl - Providence College Page 2 of 2

year. His recruiting success in the first months of his tenure speaks for itself. But one thing that has yet to be seen by most Friar fans is the size of his heart, and the size of the hearts he is instilling in each young man on his team.

This season, the Friars won't be the biggest, fastest, or strongest team in the Big East, but Coach Cooley will make sure the Friars are the hardest working and most disciplined team in the league.

The Friars are built from the backcourt up, as they will be lead by two talented guards in Vincent Council '13 and Gerard Coleman '14. If these two can play off one another and learn from Assistant Coach Andre LaFleur, who is coming off a National Championship at Connecticut, the Friars will make some noise in the conference.

Up front, Kadeem Batts '14 and Bilal Dixon '13 will anchor the Friars, and after an offseason surrounded by hard work and hours upon hours of sweat-dripping summer days, they will be ready to battle other big men in the Big East. On the bench, the Friars have Bryce Cotton '14 and newcomer Kiwi Gardner '15. Coach Cooley will be walking into gyms up and down the east coast this season with his head held higher than ever and his team focused and prepared for a complete 40 minutes of play. Night in and night out, the Friars will come to play and will not be rattled or intimidated by the name on the jersey across from them. Players are only as good as their coaches; the Friars found a very good one in Ed Cooley.

-Danny McNamara '13

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DOPE SHEET

By Bridget Stack '13/Asst. Sports Editor

Published: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011 10:10

Get Going! David Stern announced that if a deal was not made by Monday, Oct. 10, games would start getting canceled in the upcoming NBA season. The NBA has already seen the cancellation of all preseason games, and if a deal is not made, the first two weeks of the regular season will join those before them. This announcement came hours after a four-hour meeting between NBA players and owners that did not produce any agreement. There are currently no meetings scheduled. Can we kiss the first two weeks of the season goodbye? Yes, I think we can.

Touche, Touche. For the second week in a row, someone is getting fined for criticizing the referees. Last week, it was Michael Vick, and this week, it is St. Louis Cardinals' Manager Tony La Russa. Once again, there was a public apology. For La Russa, there was also a fine. In the Cardinals game versus the Philadelphia Phillies, La Russa was heard telling the umpire that he had "two different strike zones." La Russa also exchanged words with the umpire at the mound when the ump came to break up a conference. Doesn't sound so bad, does it? Well, it warranted a $25,000 fine by the MLB for La Russa. Commenting on the ump, La Russa said, "He is a pro. He has my utmost respect."

Say What?! Hank Williams, Jr. landed himself in hot water this past week when he compared President Obama to Adolf Hitler. The singer of the introductory Monday Night Football song apologized, stating that his "passion for politics and sports gets the best or worst of [him]." This whole debacle caused ESPN to pull the singer's MNF song, "All My Rowdy Friends," which has opened MNF for two decades. ESPN commented on pulling the song, even though Williams is not an ESPN employee, saying, "We are extremely disappointed with his comments, and as a result we have decided to pull the open." Next time, it may be better to leave Obama out of it. Just a suggestion.

Name Your Price. The home of the New Orleans Saints, the Superdome, will no longer be referred to as the Allstate Superdome. Mercedes-Benz USA will now sponsor it, allowing Mercedes-Benz to be associated with both college and pro football, men's basketball, and of course, the New Orleans Saints, recent winners of the Super Bowl. This is Mercedes-Benz's first venture of this kind in the United States. Let’s see if this classy sponsor will bring the Saints luck this season.

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Tip of the Cap. This week's tip of the cap does not go out to one individual player, nor does it go out to one team. Instead this week, the tip of the cap goes out to the Providence College Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams. Both of these teams have been ranked in the top 25 for the fourth week in the cross-country season. The men's team improves to 24th, and the women advance one spot to be ranked number two in the nation. Keep it up, runners!

On-Campus Game to Watch. The Providence College Men's Soccer Team takes on Big East rival Marquette Saturday, Oct. 8. Marquette is ranked one spot above the Friars in the Big East, which promises the game to be the best one to watch this week. Head over to Glay Field and support the Friars!

Off-Campus Game to Watch. Women's Ice Hockey is just starting out its season, prompting this game to be the off-campus game to watch. The Lady Friars take on St. Lawrence University on Sunday, Oct. 9. The ninth-ranked Friars are a team to watch this season, so head over to Schneider Arena and watch the girls play!

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