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ago. Saturday the Cowboys will with an 8-yard rush. meant Baylor couldn’t propel past - That in itself should add plenty host the Kansas State Wildcats. Tech’s offense was on the field Oklahoma State. Junior receiver of fuel to the offensive fire for a Offensively, Oklahoma Statefor less than 20 minutes. This Saturday is homecoming Sooner squad that will take on should be able to control their own It’s hard to tell which Red for Baylor, which brings extra touchdown. Texas A&M Saturday. destiny. Raider team will show up in Austin motivation to get a W. I o w a On the other side of the ball, on Saturday; the team who won Missouri is calling Griffin III an S t a t e Texas A&M (5-3, 3-2) the number one priority needs in Norman or the team left in iPhone because he can do it all. recorded 512 to be stopping the quarterback, shambles by the Cyclones. Home field advantage should offensive yards, Whoops. No one in College who is responsible for most of be a huge energy boost. This win 368 of them Malcolm Brown - Freshman Station predicted an overtime loss the Wildcats’ offensive yards this 21 Texas (5-2, 2-2) is essential in a bowl trip for the coming on running back to Missouri 38-31. season. Bears. the ground The Aggies rush defense The home losing streak is over Sophomore By Krista Pirtle allowed its highest number of rush 14 Kansas State (7-1, 4-1) as the Texas defense went to work Missouri (4-4, 2-3) running back Sports Writer yards on the season with 284. last weekend, shutting out the James White led the Offensively, Texas A&M The Wildcats are bowl eligible, Kansas Jayhawks 43-0. The Tigers seem to be peaking rush attack with 138 yards Before the season began, recorded a total of 500 yards with but their undefeated streak was Texas expanded its run game at the right time, defeating the and a touchdown. Sooners versus Aggies game 317 fired from the arm of senior snapped by the Sooners 58-17. as freshman Joe Bergeron led the Aggies at Kyle Field in overtime Iowa State looks to get its looked to be the deciding factor of quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Junior quarterback Collin ground attack with 136 yards and 38-31. second win in conference play the Big 12 champion. A trio of turnovers could have Klein’s pass threat was shot down a pair of . Freshman Sophomore quarterback James as it hosts the Kansas Jayhawks Now, due to Texas A&M been the root to the loss at Kyle as he only threw for 58 yards. running back Malcolm Brown Franklin threw for a total of 198 Saturday afternoon. forgetting to play in the second Field. He did rush for 92 yards and a also had two trips to the end zone, yards and a pair of touchdowns. Against a team like Kansas, half and being stunned at home by After so much preseason pair of touchdowns, however. racking up 119 yards. Sophomore tailback Henry the Cyclones will have a great an unranked team, the matchup hype, the Aggies look to redeem Besides those two, there was Receptions weren’t huge for the Josey ran over the Aggies with 162 opportunity to mold their offense against Oklahoma does not have themselves on a national stage in not much else happening for the Longhorns, used only to spread the yards and a touchdown. around young Barnett. quite the same hype. a big game. This match-up will be Wildcats’ offense. Jayhawk defense before the offense Franklin is also capable of Luckily, hype is not needed for nothing short of a shoot-out. Saturday, Kansas State travels to would attack the gaps on the run. squeezing through the offensive Kansas (2-6, 0-5) a quality football game. However, Texas A&M’s pass take on Oklahoma State. Freshman Jaxon lines and breaking into open field. defense will need to step up its Defensively, the Wildcats need Shipley led the receivers with only So far, Missouri has relied Good news. It’s November, 6 Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1) game to slow down OU’s dynamic to step up their game is they intend 47 yards. heavily on the run; however, its which means has just duo of Jones and Broyles. to hang closely to the Cowboys. Texas needs to keep up the pass game will determine the begun and there are only four Oklahoma returns to Norman intensity on the defense and get outcome of its game Saturday games left in the football season. after a dominant 58-17 win over 3 Oklahoma State (8-0, 5-0) Texas Tech (5-3, 2-3) something rolling offensively as against Baylor. Texas didn’t cut Kansas a break, hopeful Kansas State. Texas Tech comes to town. The Tigers don’t have a standout allowing only 46 total offensive The Sooner offense stole the The Cowboys enjoyed their Tech got beat 41-7 by Iowa State receiver so far this season; every yards. The Jayhawks recorded a show with 690 total yards. Junior homecoming last weekend, last weekend in Lubbock. Baylor (4-3, 1-3) option offers similar results. whopping -2 yards rushing. quarterback threw defeating Baylor 59-24. Sophomore After upsetting OU in Norman Kansas only had a trio of first for 520 yards, 171 of them to senior running back Joseph Randle went the week before, this game should The Bears got beat down last Iowa State (4-4, 1-4) downs and it had the ball for only wide receiver Ryan Broyles. to the end zone four times and ran have been an easy Red Raider weekend by OSU 59-24, but what’s 16 minutes. Defensively, the Oklahoma for a total of 152 yards. victory. passed is past. The Cyclones upset Texas Tech This was the first time all season secondary stepped up its game Senior quarterback Brandon The Tech offense only recorded Baylor recorded great offensive in Lubbock last weekend with their that the Jayhawk offense was allowing only 58 passing yards. Weeden threw for 273 yards and 290 yards the whole game. numbers with 622 total yards, first conference win of the season completely shut down. Saturday, determination will be a trio of touchdowns, a pair of Junior quarterback Seth 425 fired from junior quarterback 41-7. This weekend Kansas travels to key for Oklahoma as it relinquished those touchdowns and 172 yards Doege threw for 171 yards and a Robert Griffin III. Freshman quarterback Jared Ames, Iowa, to battle Iowa State. its nation-leading 39 home game going to junior wide receiver Justin pair of . Doege was However, five turnovers and Barnett started to get comfortable The Jayhawks need to work on win streak to Texas Tech two weeks Blackmon. responsible for the lone Red Raider failure to score in the red zone in the pocket with 144 yards and a their rush defense to win. O’Rear brings high school golf success to the course for Baylor men By Krista Pirtle the top golfer in Texas and No. 36 On and off the green, O’Rear I’ve got some things I need to “He’s a good kid.” Mikkelsen said. “I think if you have Sports Writer nationally. could pass for a completely differ- work on for my golf game. We’ve However, if the professional the people you look up to, if they This golf game didn’t come ent person. His game face is defi- got some high expectations. I just dream doesn’t come true, a career don’t care about the end result and Walking around a golf course overnight as he grew up following nitely on during his golf game, but need to do a couple things with in sports looks like a solid alterna- doing well, I think that’s going to on a beautiful day, you might hear his dad, current president of the off he’s a regular guy who likes to my swing and work on putting. It’s tive. affect how the other guys think Taylor Swift overflowing from a University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, have fun. just some stuff that’s going to take “I want to work somewhere in about things. He’s really concerned pair of headphones. around the course. “He’s competitive, serious, fo- t i m e .” sports,” O’Rear said. “I don’t really about how the team finishes as well This may seem odd but with the His dad and his mom live only cused,” senior Joakim Mikkelsen O’Rear’s business major serves know where but somewhere.” as how he finishes. That’s conta- leadership this player provides, he 30 minutes away and are O’Rear’s said. “I would say driven. I think as a backup plan to his aspirations The way he has improved while gious. He’s not happy finishing sec- may have the whole Baylor men’s biggest support system both on the when he plays, he’s focused on the to play professionally. at Baylor, the sports job might be ond or not doing well. People will golf team listening to Swift. golf course but, more importantly results. Off the golf course he’s all Talent, which O’Rear has, is im- on hold for his professional play. follow his lead.” Meet Career O’Rear. ,in life as well. having fun, relaxed and being a portant in this career goal. Char- Earlier this week, the golf team O’Rear’s favorite golfer for most Junior golfer Ryan O’Rear came “They normally come to most good kid.” acter and leadership complete the wrapped up the fall season at Royal of his life has been Tiger Woods. in to Baylor University with im- [tournaments]” O’Rear said. “They During the offseason, O’Rear trifecta of what it takes to thrive at Oaks where O’Rear led the team by With his leadership, O’Rear pressive numbers and continues to missed a couple this year because looks to get back to ping-pong and the professional level. O’Rear has a 3 under 213 to a sixth place fin- could have the Baylor golf team amaze. my sister had her first college tour- improve his golf game. those as well. ish. jamming to Taylor Swift by the Pulling in a three-peat at the naments, but they’re always there “Work hard,” O’Rear said. “The way you act on the golf “The thing that’s good about start of the season in February, 2A Texas State golf meets in high supporting me. I couldn’t ask for “Throw the football around, play course reflects you as a person him is how competitive he his, and looking to bring home a national school, Golfweek pinned him as anything more.” some basketball, ping pong. Then to some degree,” Mikkelsen said. the fact that he doesn’t like to lose,” championship.

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By Tyler Alley that out. We can’t make mistakes back there, it really fits the style of Sports Editor and allow them to take advantage offense that they like to play. Those of that.” guys are dangerous when they do a Baylor football looks to turn Missouri, on the other hand, good job and they keep you hon- its season around against the Mis- has great momentum heading est on the defensive side of the ball souri Tigers at 6 p.m. Saturday in into this contest. The Tigers pulled because they spread the field on Floyd Casey Stadium. off an upset over the No. 16 Ag- you with their speed and with their The Bears hope to feed off the gies 38-31 in overtime. Missouri schemes.” homecoming crowd and remain scored 14 straight in the fourth Baylor needs to improve its goal undefeated in home games this quarter. line and general short-yardage play season. “They’re a good team, just all to compete against Missouri. The “It definitely helps,” head coach around,” junior quarterback Rob- offense was stuffed multiple times Art Briles said. “I think that’s why ert Griffin III said. “They’ve had on fourth-and-1’s against the Cow- they call it a home field advantage. games where they’ve thrown the boys. When you’re at home, you cer- ball well, and they’ve had games “Everything’s smaller. You’re tainly have to take advantage of the where they’ve run it extremely not playing with a huge field, the home field because the surround- well. I didn’t get to watch the game, defense, the safety’s no longer at ings are familiar, the crowd is sup- but I think against A&M they ran 10 yards, they’re at four or five portive and you don’t have to alter the ball extremely well. We know yards,” senior running back Ter- your snap count. It allows you to, that we’ll get different looks, but rance Ganaway said. “Everybody’s especially on the offensive side of what they’ve done so far they won’t creeping in. They’ve got the guys the ball, work at a rate speed that completely go away from, and in the backfield trying to make you’re comfortable with.” that’s playing hard, playing fast and a big play, trying to make a big Baylor’s past two games have playing physical.” stop. You’ve just got to execute: no been rough. The Bears lost to The last time these two teams turnovers, no penalties in the red Texas A&M 55-28 in front of the met was Nov. 7, 2009, in Colum- z on e .” fourth-largest crowd at Kyle Field, bia, Mo. Baylor came back from a Junior wide receiver Lanear and a hostile crowd at that. After 27-16 halftime deficit to upset the Sampson said the team was glad to a much-needed bye week, Baylor Tigers 40-32. Then-true freshman be surrounded by the home crowd traveled to Stillwater, Okla., and Nick Florence passed for the pre- once again after a long time away was blown out by the No. 3 Okla- vious school-record 427 yards and from Floyd Casey. homa State Cowboys 59-24. three touchdowns. Missouri leads “It’s definitely going to be good Baylor allowed more than 600 the all-time series with Baylor 11- being back home,” he said. “We yards of total offense to both teams, 2. only had one home game this past and 35 points in the first half alone Missouri’s offense is largely month so it’s just going to be good to the Cowboys. about the run, with running back getting in front of our crowd and “Well I’m sure you saw, but we Henry Josey leading the attack. Jo- just being able to feel comfortable made a few mistakes out there,” ju- sey gained 162 yards and a touch- on our home turf and defend it nior safety Chance Casey said. “We down. against Missouri. “ let a really good team put a bunch “He can run,” Briles said of Jo- The will kick off at 6 p.m. Satur- of points up on us, and we helped sey. “He’s a good back. With him day and will be televised nationally them to do that. We’ve got to cut and [quarterback James] Franklin on Fox Sports Network.

1. OK State (8-0, 5-0) 6. TX Tech (5-3, 2-3) Follow 2. Kan. State (7-1, 4-1) 7. Missouri (4-4, 2-3) the leader 3. Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1) 8. Baylor (4-3, 1-3) 4. TX A&M (5-3, 3-2) 9. Iowa St. (4-4, 1-4) How the Big 12 looks after Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer five weeks of league play No. 10 quarterback Robert Griffin III runs through the Baylor line as he enters the stadium for the game against 5. Texas (5-2, 2-2) 10. Kansas (2-6, 0-5) Iowa State on Oct. 8 at Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears celebrated a 49-26 victory over the Cyclones. FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 4, 2011 | the Sports B4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Breaking down the bears Men’s hoops spreads the floor with talent

Guards Forwards

By Chris Derrett Gary Franklin as first-year By Tyler Alley game and fourth in blocks per Editor in Chief Baylor guards. Sports Editor game with 1.45 last season. Jackson gave the Ferrell Acy also had 12.9 points per Baylor coach Scott Drew audience a taste of his The Bears may not have game last season, giving the couldn’t ask for a better prob- explosive style of play on Tues- much bulk on the frontcourt, Bears a boost on offense and lem. day night. In the Bears’ 81-54 but they certainly are talent- defense. Drew’s backcourt has ev- exhibition win over Abilene ed. Jones III said Acy has been erything he could ask for: vet- Christian, Jackson tallied 16 Baylor basketball fans ev- working to improve multiple eran leadership, energy and points on 6 of 7 shooting, in- erywhere breathed a sigh of aspects of his game. raw talent. cluding 2 of 3 from behind the relief when sophomore for- “He’s still a monster, be- is sort- arc. He also dished six assists ward Perry Jones III decided coming more of a beast on the ing out who will play, when while keeping his turnover to return to Baylor rather inside,” Jones III said. “He’s a they’ll play and with whom count to three. than going pro, despite his lot stronger. He’s even been they’ll share the court. “He’s very quick, very en- high draft projections and working on his footwork, so “I think overall we have a tertaining,” Drew said. “A lot controversial NCAA suspen- he’s definitely a lot quicker lot more ball handlers than of teams in the Big 12 pres- sion. now. He’s been working on we did last year, and whenev- sure defense or press, and he’s “Coaches love freshmen his hook shot, so he’s been er you have multiple guys that a one-man press-breaker. He because they do become working on different forms can handle the ball, that really can really get in the lane, so I sophomores,” head coach besides just dunking. He’s Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer helps with things,” Drew said. think people are going to en- Scott Drew said. “Usually been working on skills to get Drew didn’t skirt around joy watching him.” No. 4 senior Quincy Acy, No. 55 junior Pierre Jackson and No. 30 Quincy when they become sopho- better. That’s something we the issue of what plagued Drew likened Jackson to Miller rest on the bench during the Bears’ 81-54 exhibition win over Abilene mores they’re more consistent need.” the Bears en route to missing former Bears guard Curtis Christian on Tuesday. Jackson scored 16 points, Acy 10 and Miller 7. in everything they do. Fresh- Drew recruited one of the postseason play. Jerrells and Tweety Carter, men tend to have a lot more top high school players in the “Last year it was our - both known from their abil- ups and downs, highs and nation in Quincy Miller. Mill- to-turnover ratio that hurt ity to create shots from them- lows. That sophomore year er was ranked in the top 10 of us,” Drew said. “With more selves and teammates. they really mature a lot and multiple scouting websites, ball handlers, two or three Jackson rotated in at the know what to expect, know and Drew, along with many 1 2 2 guys out there that can handle guard position several how hard to practice, how to players, have said he is quick- makes it a lot easier than if times Tuesday night, some- RETURNERS PTS REB prepare themselves. Hope- ly becoming a vocal leader. you just have one out there.” times with Walton on the fully he’ll take another step “Quincy’s somebody who Junior A.J. Walton is the court and other times without. forward from last year.” it doesn’t take long to notice only returning guard who On the perimeter, Hes- 1 Perry 13.9 7.2 Jones III, 13th in scoring him,” Drew said. “He’s very started a game for the Bears lip provides deadly shooting last season in the Big 12 with vocal for a freshman, really last season. Walton’s assist that has already impressed his 13.9 point per game, is only does a great job communicat- (142) to turnover (101) ratio teammates. Jones III the highlight of an athletic ing and talking on the court. landed him 11th in the Big 12 Heslip was 3 of 7 on threes group that, unlike the back- Some players come in highly among all players averaging Tuesday night, but Walton court, is returning much of touted and it takes them some at least three assists per game. still describes Heslip’s range its unit from last year. Jones time to get acclimated to col- With four incoming as “Jimmer.” 12.4 7.6 III ranked ninth with 7.2 re- lege basketball and playing at guards expected to compete Bello also turned heads 4 Quincy bounds per game. a different level. Quincy Mill- for playing time, Drew has at Tuesday’s game with his Senior forward Quincy er is not one of those.” much more than just ball eight-point night in 22 min- Acy Acy looks to be the leader of Another big player return- handlers. utes of play. Though he came the unit with his three years ing for the Bears is senior for- “We all bring something off the bench, continued pro- of experience. ward Anthony Jones. Jones different to the team,” junior duction might have Drew “I feel I really didn’t do a is coming off his best shoot- guard Pierre Jackson said. thinking otherwise. good job last year at all times,” ing season yet, averaging 8.5 Jackson, a junior col- If everything goes to plan, 22 a.j. 7.9 3.2 Acy said of being a leader. “I points per game with a 51.7 lege transfer from College Drew’s new crop of guards could have done a better job. percent percentage. of Southern Idaho who was combined with his proven Walton This year I’m really focused “Anthony Jones is a lot named National Junior Col- veteran will allow the Bears on leading. That’s my main stronger going to the glass lege Athletic Association to push the pace and trim the focus this year, on and off the now,” Jones III said. “He’s not player of the year, is one turnover. court, everything I do, just be- going to just settle for jump of several guards bringing “We’d definitely like to ing that vocal guy, being a role shots. But also his 3-point lengthy resumes to the court. get up and down more than 41 anthony 8.5 5.3 model as well as a teammate.” shooting has gotten a lot bet- Jackson joins Canadian we did last year. We’re good Acy provides a major ter and has increased. He’s sharpshooter Brady Heslip, in transition; we have some presence down low for the definitely been working on freshman Deuce Bello and people that can push it,” Drew jones Bears. He ranked fifth in the that all during the summer California-Berkeley transfer said. Big 12 with 7.6 rebounds per and preseason.” 1 minimum 15 games started in 2010-11 2 2010-11 avg./game

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Following Griner offensively were juniors Destiny No unit for Baylor football has Williams and Kimetria Hayden with 16 each. been in flux more than the second- Defensively, the Hilltoppers had their pockets ary. picked 21 times by the Lady Bears, resulting in 42 Injuries have forced younger points for Baylor. players to step up and some to even On the evening, the Lady Bears had only 12 turn- change positions, bringing chaos overs, while the Hilltoppers committed 28. to a group that already came into The game started out a little shaky for Baylor, as the this year with a ton of pressure to guards couldn’t find the right angle to pass the ball in improve. to the inside. “Statistically, it might not show “I thought at the very beginning we had fumble fin- like we would want it to, but those gers,” head coach Kim Mulkey said. “We weren’t strong guys weren’t here Aug. 1.,” head with the ball. It’s a game where you just play hard. You coach Art Briles said. “To be able don’t look at the score.” to come in here and adapt to our Once that was discovered and the posts kept the system, be able to get on the field ball high, it was off the corner of the square of the and be productive in a lot of cir- backboard for an easy two. cumstances is pretty astounding Led by Terran Condrey with eight, Baylor dished for them. I’m really pleased with out 29 assists. “Terran’s kind of quiet,” Mulkey said. “She quietly the progress they’ve made.” Associated Press got six rebounds. She can shoot it, and I knew at the The preseason depth chart Baylor’s K.J. Morton breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State wide half she had seven assists. I would think the majority Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer showed three cornerbacks: junior receiver Justin Blackmon during the third quarter of an NCAA college foot- Chance Casey, sophomore Tyler ball game Saturday in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State won 59-24. [of her passes] were to the big girl. We need to be bet- No. 42 junior forward Brittney Griner scores against St. Edwards on Thursday at the Ferrell Center. The Bears Stephenson and redshirt freshman ter passers. We need to feed Griner the ball.” defeated St. Edward’s 89-30. Tuswani Copeland. peland were injured. want to go against a scrub.” This called for more shots outside the arch as the The current depth chart has Morton said cornerback is a Williams came in against TCU Hilltoppers shot 20.8%. sophomore transfers Joe Williams position that requires confidence. after Stephenson went down and , but once Baylor got its position, there was no and K.J. Morton starting at corner- “You’ve got to have swag,” Mor- had to cover receiver Josh Boyce. “I thought at the very beginning pushing them away. St. Edward’s offense consisted of a high ball screen, back, with Stephenson back on the ton said. “But that comes in that Boyce would catch nine passes for we had fumble fingers. We weren’t depth chart for the first time since week. You’ve got to prepare for 96 yards but was held out of the causing the Baylor defense to switch, pulling out the the TCU game and Casey starting greatness. You’ve got to be deter- end zone. strong enough with the ball.” post to the perimeter and putting the shorter guard on at safety. mined that this man will not catch “I felt like I had to be ready,” the post. “Thank God for Joe and K.J,” the ball, no matter what. So it’s just Williams said. “I knew my op- Kim Mulkey | Head Coach This was a good idea for the Hilltoppers, but it defensive coordinator Phil Ben- man on man.” portunity would come soon. I just didn’t get them many results. nett said. “They came in. It’s not Now as the lead starting cor- didn’t know when.” Because of the height of Baylor’s posts, St. Edward’s Their only hope, one would assume, would come an ideal situation. You would like nerback, Morton has to face some Williams said he did not play didn’t have many options to pass it inside, recording when the starters, especially Griner were on the bench. to be able to develop and do some of the toughest receivers in the na- cornerback until he attended Fort only four assists. That proved to be false as the Lady Bears’ bench things with them. With that said, I tion. The Big 12 features players Scott Community College, and The tallest player to play for the Hilltoppers was combined to score 30, while St. Edward’s could muster think they’ve done OK. There are like Ryan Broyles, Justin Blackmon that his first year playing football 6-feet. only half of that. plays to be made. I’m probably go- and Ryan Swope, all of whom Mor- was his senior year, when he played With Griner at 6’8”, freshman Sune Agbuke at 6’4”, The headliner off the bench was Agbuke with 5 ing to be overly critical. They came ton has covered or, in Broyles’ case, quarterback. senior Ashley Field at 6’2” and junior Destiny Wil- points, 4 blocks and 6 rebounds. here to play. I think we can do a most likely will cover. Williams said despite his and liams at 6’1”, there wasn’t much hope for the St. Ed- “The first game she was nervous,” Williams said. better job. “ “If it’s a great receiver, I want Morton’s youth and inexperience, ward’s defense down low. “She came out more relaxed and it helped for us to Morton transferred from Col- him, because I think I’m great,” he felt they were improving. As a whole, Baylor recorded 54 points in the paint. cheer for her. She played more herself.” lege of the Sequioas in Visalia, Ca- Morton said. “And I’m going to “We’re working to get better The perimeter game for the Lady Bears’ didn’t seem Baylor has a week to practice, improve and polish lif. He originally was the backup get greater every day, so I want the every week,” Williams said. “We highly needed, but the team shot 40% from behind the its play before starting the season against Howard in safety before being moved to cor- best. I know that the receivers want know we’ve got to step up and ac- arch. the Preseason WNIT 6:30 Nov. 11 in the Ferrell Cen- nerback after Stephenson and Co- the best cornerback. They don’t cept our role.” Their only hope was to push the Lady Bears off the ter. FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 4, 2011 | the Sports B6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Senior leads Bears Nakic headed to to record season tennis nationals By Daniel Wallace One of the players who said she By Laurean Love STA Billie Jean King National Ten- Sports Writer benefited most from Seelhorst’s Reporter nis Center in Flushing. presence on the team was her Nakic is the fourth Baylor Senior goalkeeper Courtney roommate. Redshirt sophomore Senior Diana Nakic is repre- player since 2005 to win the ITA Seelhorst blocked, swatted down midfielder Larissa Campos sought senting Baylor at the biggest col- Regional title, joining Zuzana Ze- or caught 81.2 percent of the shots out Seelhorst for support and en- legiate tennis event of the fall, the menova (2005), Lenka Broosova taken against the Bears this season. couragement when dealing with USTA/ITA National Intercollegiate (2007) and Sona Novakova (2010) Out of 20 games, Seelhorst did injuries of her own. Indoor Championships in Flush- as regional champs under Scriva- not let the ball get past her in nine “She was one of the people when ing, N.Y. no. games, tying her for the Big 12 lead I got hurt that I could connect with “Obviously we are really excited She overpowered SMU’s Marta in shutouts. On the season, the on that level,” she said. “She under- for Diana for earning a spot in the Lesniak, ranked ninth, in the semi- Bears’ opponents only scored 13 stood what I was going through. national indoor event,” said head finals at regionals and Cristina goals against Seelhorst the whole She never tried to force herself on coach Joey Scrivano. “National in- Sanchez-Quintanar, ranked 24th, year. me and always let me come to her door is one of our collegiate grand in the finals with each victory in She was undoubtedly a main when I needed anything but always slams and one of the most presti- straight sets. factor in the Bears’ record-break- was so supportive.” gious events in college tennis. Any Nakic is 13-3 on the season, ing 2011 season, but she is gradu- In her first couple years in a time a player can earn a spot to having earned a semifinal berth in ating in May. Baylor uniform, Seelhorst admit- play in that event, they have done the HEB Baylor Invitational and Seelhorst, who hails from tedly struggled with her confidence something special.” qualified into the main draw of Plano, found a new passion and and security on the team. Nakic, entering nationals the ITA/Riviera All-American in Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer love for the game of soccer in her She said she was not always ranked 28th, came from behind to her two tournaments prior to the time at Baylor. She was a red-shirt sure where she stood with the team No. 1 senior goalkeeper Courtney Seelhorst launches a goal kick downfield beat UCLA freshman Robin An- regional. freshman in 2008 and has had four and found it difficult never know- to her teammates in Baylor’s 3-1 win over Oklahoma on Oct. 23. derson on Thursday, Nakic won Nakic was the third-ranked se- surgeries on her left foot since that ing how much playing time she 1-6, 6-2, 6-2. Andersen is ranked nior at the start of the season. She fun and enjoyable and I remem- leader for us and she’s obviously a year. would receive. second in the preseason newcomer had a 30-win season in her first bered why I loved it.” tremendous goalkeeper. She’s just The causes for her surgeries That time period flashed back rankings released by the ITA. year in a Baylor uniform. Head coach Marci Jobson said very solid in her mentality, kind have been diverse, ranging from to Seelhorst’s memories of high Nakic, a Velenje, Slovenia na- “She has had a tremendous she has enjoyed seeing Seelhorst’s of ‘cool as ice’ sometimes. Not a lot a chipped bone to a torn cartilage school, when she did not always tive, enters the championship on a amount of improvement since her progression during her time at bothers her; she has become a great and a bone spur. Her multiple foot enjoy playing the game. That, how- six-match winning streak. transfer,” Scrivano said. “When Di- Baylor. leader for us.” injuries have allowed her to spend ever, changed in the past two years Nakic won three titles last sea- ana came to Baylor, she relied on Since Jobson came in 2008, Seelhorst’s chill demeanor will an extra year, this past year, with and Seelhorst has found new pas- son: the 2011 All-NCAA Tour- her competitiveness and her will to Seelhorst has matured greatly and be missed as she plans on pursuing the team. It has been an experience sion for the game. nament Team, all-Big 12 singles win matches, and since joining our that she has made herself into a a career in physical therapy, hoping Seelhorst says she is thankful for “It’s been such a cool thing for honors and was named the Big 12 team she has developed the tools leader for the team that cannot be to stay around athletics. but has mixed feelings about. me because it has been a while Championship Most Outstanding necessary to compete at the highest replaced, Jobson said. Last season she guided the “I’m so glad I had this fifth year since I really just loved playing, Player. level. You can see that in her results “When she realized we believed Bears to a program record 11 shut- to play but I’m also pretty ready,” and I think these past two years I “I have to tip my hat to Diana over the past year. She is beating a in her, she really started to fly,” she outs and has started the past 40 she said. “My body is kind of tired. have been able to find that again,” and the effort and focus she has higher level of players with time. said. “Now she’s just a tremendous games for the Bears. It’s definitely bittersweet.” she said. “Soccer has actually been put into her training, and to our She is getting bigger wins now than coaching staff who has just done a she did when she was at Georgia tremendous job of developing her State her first two years.” tools,” Scrivano said. After transferring from Georgia Linebackers lead struggling defense According to NCAA rules, she State, Nakic made an immediate is not eligible to play after her se- impact going a perfect 11-0 in con- By Krista Pirtle tackle and the guard. If they high three linebackers. and gave him a spot on the defense. nior year is complete, but she hopes ference and 17-0 overall at the No. Sports Writer head, it’s pass. If they low head The Bears line up as a 4-2-5, The other candidate is Chad- to play professionally one day. 3 spot in the Baylor lineup. coming off the ball, it’s a run.” cutting the number of linebackers wick, who is a regular at the posi- Nakic said if she is not able Nakic said her relationship with On the defensive side of the It goes without saying: these down to two. tion and has racked up 23 tackles to play professionally she would the team at Baylor is really good football, the linebackers are the guys have the most responsibility When they line up, however, it this season. probably go home and find a job and that they behave like a family. heart and soul of the defense. on the field. looks like a 4-3 scheme because the “They both do a good job,” somewhere in Europe. She said it helps that everyone is They must know what the front Defensive coordinator Phil nickelback comes up to the side. Baylor head coach Art Briles said. “Diana is an excellent student trying to achieve the same goal. four guys are doing in front of Bennett has said from the get go One spot is solely occupied by “That’s why they alternate; they’re as well as tennis player,” said Scriv- “At Georgia State it was more them and what the secondary is that knowledge is power. Coffey, who has racked up 48 tack- both pretty similar in what they ano. “She is doing tremendously about the team. We got along really doing behind them. For the Baylor linebackers, this les so far this season. can bring to the table. Both are well with her studies. Whatever well, but their goals were differ- If they do not feel like leaving couldn’t be more accurate. “Elliot is a great leader,” Chad- learning. They’re still in the process Diana chooses to put her mind to, ent than mine,” said Nakic. “I was their heart on that turf, then the “We’re definitely getting better,” wick said. “He’s got a lot of expe- of learning how to play every snap she is going to do very well. She thinking more about tennis, about defense will struggle to make stops. senior Elliot Coffey said. “When rience. When there’s stuff going and being productive every snap. I gets what it takes to be successful. how to improve my game and play At this position, speed kills. you put a new scheme in, when down, we look to him for the call think you’ll see them to continue She understands that you have to on a higher level. Baylor is a great Linebackers must be able to run you get a lot of different looks from to get us going.” to alternate as a couple others in put in a lot of sacrifice and a lot opportunity to improve my game.” forward, backward and sideways to offenses like we have this season, The other spot has been up for t h e re .” of effort to become great at some- Nakic will be competing at na- stop the advancement of the other it takes a lot of time to really not grabs since the beginning of the So far this season, the defense thing. Whatever she decides to do, tionals Thursday through Sunday, team. only understand the defense, but season. has been lacking in coverage and she will be very good at it.” depending on her success. Against the run linebackers adjust to different offenses that Sophomore linebacker Brody tackles. Bennett has been working Diana won the ITA Regional, Nakic is majoring in interna- step up to fill the gaps; against the you’re seeing at the same time. So Trahan, who has 21 tackles and his players and there has been im- one of 12 regionals held around tional business. pass they must fall back quickly the more we’re together, the more a forced fumble thus far, was the provement. the country during October. The On Friday, Nakic will face into pass protection. we’re playing; everybody’s starting early favorite. “They’re a work in progress, singles and doubles champions North Carolina’s Lauren McHale “My first key is the run/pass to click and it’s really starting to Last season, Trahan was the just like a lot of facets of our pro- from each tournament qualify for in the round of 16. McHale was a key, which is set by the offensive look good.” third-string quarterback. His tack- gram,” Briles said. “I feel like they’ll the 2011 USTA/ITA National In- first-round winner over Alabama’s linemen,” junior linebacker Rod- Generally, defenses line up as le to end the first half of the A&M continue to improve and get bet- tercollegiate Indoor Champion- No. 27 Mary Anne MacFarlane, ney Chadwick said. “I read the a 4-3 scheme, four linemen and game stripped away his red jersey t e r.” ships at the indoor facilities at the 6-2, 7-5.

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Vol. 112 No. 37 © 2011, Baylor University In Print Pigskin offers chance for encore >> Tyler, By Rachel Ambelang Staff Writer The Creator Tyler, The Creator has won The opening act of Pigskin is the “Best New Artist” at always one way for crowds to gen- the MTV VMAs and will erate excitement for the homecom- be appearing live at Fun ing festivities ahead, and this year Fun Fun Fest, so check out has participants and viewers alike our review of his album looking forward to a weekend of talented musicians, colorful cos- “Goblin.” tumes and sleek choreography. Page B8 Pigskin features the top eight performances from last spring’s All-University Sing, a Broadway- >> “In Time” style competition between groups Sarah George reviews Jus- who have spent months choreo- tin Timberlake’s new film, graphing their musical numbers “In Time,” and tells you for the judges. whether or not this one is “I think it’s going to be a very, very electrifying performance,” worth seeing. Ennis senior Matt Howerton said. Page B11 “Pigskin, I think, people enjoy even more than Sing because it’s the best; there’s a lot of talent. We have a diversified group of acts.” >> Mother Pigskin offers a relaxed envi- Knows Best ronment for teams to display their The mother of the Lariat acts one last time before beginning A&E editor writes this to plan for next spring’s Sing. week’s “Great Video The eight groups to perform are Alpha Tau Omega, Chi Omega Game” section and ex- & Phi Kappa Chi, Kappa Alpha plains why she thinks that Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and “Tetris” should be Sing Alliance in addition to Pi Beta recognized as an all-time Phi, Kappa Omega Tau, and Delta classic. Delta Delta, who were the top three Page B11 teams from last spring, winning first, second, third respectively. Last year’s top act, Pi Beta Phi, is one of the most anticipated per- >> Sudoku Special formances with their idea “Wel- Some readers have come to Your 80s, Ladies.” Howerton anticipates everyone complained that our old having a fantastic time and said, Sudoku puzzles are a little “Every alumni will be gripping too difficult, so check out their chair.” our new trial of a new Pigskin continues at 6:30 and form of Sudoku and send 10:30 p.m. at Waco Hall, and on Ambika Singh | Lariat Photographer us your feedback. Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are sold out. Page B10 Sing Alliance performs at a dress rehearsal for this year’s Pigskin. Pigskin is an annual event at Baylor that features the top performers from the previous year’s Sing competition. The event, which takes place during Homecoming weekend, is generally regarded as a more relaxed affair than the competitive Jessica Foreman also contributed All-University Sing. to this article. >> Already divorced? Columnist Kendall Kaut takes a good look at the Reed’s “Ruby” rises on Baylor Theatre marriage and divorce between By Rachel Ambelang Aledo senior Kelly Nickell plays resonates with its audience is the Reed said. “We’re speaking to the ally wants to be included,” Nickell and Kris Humphries. Is Staff Writer the part of Ruby. subject matter. Although it is set world at large that [technology] is said. the public at least partially “Ruby is passionate, persistent in the 1920s, the play’s focus on in- so a part of their daily lives.” Ruby’s desire to be noticed to blame? The Baylor Theatre will contin- and ambitious to a fault. It is al- stant communication in relation- He said it is almost necessary brings up another main theme in Page B8 ue the 2011-2012 season with “The ways enjoyable to play a character ship to the modern age will still feel to start incorporating some of this the play, which deals with what Ruby Sunrise,” which will be play- that knows what she wants and relevant to audiences. technology into the theater in or- people pass on after they die. This ing 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15-19 and although she must face obstacles, Reed said viewers will relate to der to reach a more modern audi- was a theme that particularly >>Monkey See, 2:00 p.m. Nov. 19-20 in the Hooper she desperately wants her dreams Ruby’s story. ence, and thinks that people will be struck Nickell. Monkey Do Schaefer Fine Arts Center’s Mabee to come alive,” Nickell said. “A lot of times you go to a play excited to see what he and his team “The entire play is about how Theatre. Waco graduate student, David and the story doesn’t really con- have done to create the world of we pass down stories and the man- Because of the positive Originally written by Rinne Reed directed “Ruby” and said this nect, but this playwright has really “Ruby Sunrise.” ner in which we use them to carry reaction we’ve gotten Groff in 2005, “Ruby” is inspired play is something modern audi- jumped on some things that are “Ruby” is a story about dream, on our own lives after we’re gone,” to our “Piled Higher & by the true story of Phillo T. Farn- ences will thoroughly enjoy. relevant to our world today,” Reed and what people will do to accom- Nickell said. Deeper” comics, we’re sworth, one of the first creators of a “The characters in the play said. plish them. The character Ruby in Reed said “Ruby Sunrise” looking at adding another proto-television. Groff’s play is set are written in a matter that there Reed is particularly excited for particular is fighting for the chance makes the audience ask itself how comic, this one about in 1927, and Ruby is a young wom- is something eminently relatable audiences to see the technology to make her dream reality. we are changing history and why monkeys. Check it out an who was raised without money about each of them,” Reed said. that has been worked both into However, Nickell knows there we want to change it all. and or formal education. and let us know what you Reed said that with such an ar- both the set design and the narra- is more to Ruby than her ambition. Tickets are on sale now for “The Despite this less than ideal up- ray of characters, everyone in the tive of the play. “On the surface it appears that Ruby Sunrise” for $15 or $12 for think. bringing, she finds a way to create audience will find someone that “The way that we’re using dif- Ruby’s only goal is to create the Baylor students and faculty. Visit Page B9 a photocathode tube, a device that they can connect with. ferent forms of technology is really first television. While this is a driv- at www.baylor.edu/theatre for tick- distributes light into images. Another reason this play really unprecedented in Baylor’s stage,” ing force for the character, Ruby re- ets or call 254-710-1865. Editor’s Opinion: Adults can still learn from literature

By Joshua Madden was also a very capable political Why is that? A&E Editor cartoonist — he had an ability to We accept that children need illustrate the human condition, to learn morality while looking at I’ll admit it right up front — I something that all people, regard- “Green Eggs and Ham” and we for- originally found this picture online less of their ages, should be able to get that Dr. Seuss had things to say while looking for an absurd image appreciate. about war too. I could use to mock my friends in I’ve recently attempted to write So many times recently I have Fantasy Football. It led me, how- out a list of every book I’ve ever seen people dismiss something as ever, to the Wikipedia article on read — at least that I can remem- being childish when, in reality, it “Der Struwwelpeter,” a German ber reading — and I’ve found that I is more poignant than most things children’s book which features 10 remember being just as profoundly we would consider “grown-up.” Try stories intended to teach morals to affected by books like the “Harry watching “The Lion King” again the children who read the book. Potter” series than anything I’ve if you didn’t catch it when it was I’m still not entirely sure what read as a so-called adult, with re-released in theaters. It is still a this picture is about, but it’s defi- the possible exception of “Atlas more beautiful film than many nitely scary enough to make me Shrugged” or “The Fountainhead.” of the Best Picture nominees we follow just about any moral guide- I think a great deal of us begin see stumbling into the Academy line it wants to impose on me. to look at books as something for Awards each year. The thing is, after a certain age, children and not for adults. Many So as we work our way into people seem to decide that chil- of my friends — and many people homecoming and adulthood, let’s dren’s literature has nothing to I know who are much older than remember that we’re never too old teach them any more. Once you me — have simply stopped reading to learn something from the books accept that, it’s easy enough to ac- books, which is not right. of our childhood or books in gen- cept that literature as a whole has I struggle to think about how eral. Most of us were lucky enough nothing to teach you. Eventually, much better Earth would be if ev- to miss out on “Der Struwwelpter,” people just stop reading. eryone could dedicate a little bit but that doesn’t mean we should That’s a shame, because not a more of their day to reading. Dedi- just forget about Dr. Seuss. single one of those claims is true. cating time to engaging with ideas Reading children’s literature can and trying to better ourselves is Do you think people need to Heinrich Hoffmann (1809–1894) still be an insightful experience for something that we expect children read more often? What do you This drawing from a 1917 edition of “Der Struwwelpeter” features a colorful character that helps children learn anyone willing to open their mind to do, but we simply accept that think they should be reading? lifelong lessons. “Der Struwwelpeter,” a German children’s book, is a set of 10 stories with exaggerated conse- long enough to read it. adults will get too busy to do this Send comments to lariat@baylor. quences for misbehavior. There’s a reason that Dr. Seuss and it will no longer be a priority. edu. FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 4, 2011 | the Arts & Entertainment B8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Opinion: Kim and Kris show problems with media’s focus

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Kim Kardashian is famous for a lot of reasons that society would hate to admit, but on Aug. 20, the world had an American wedding that could challenge the Royal wedding in terms of importance to People Magazine. On that day society felt great hope that as bad at basketball, and seemingly at life, as Kris Humphries, could get with some- one like Kim Kardashian. As many people continue to wonder what happened, we are left to speculate on what crashed this couple. Kim Kardashian is one of those people like Paris Hilton or Joe the

Plumber — it is hard to describe PoJay | WikiMedia Commons why they’re still famous. Kim’s Tyler, The Creator has become known for his controversial lyrics and his envelope-pushing music videos, such as claim to fame ranges from being “Yonkers,” which helped propel the artist to a “Best New Artist” award at the MTV VMAs. the daughter of someone on O.J. Simpson’s defense team to a having public relationship with Brandi’s brother. ‘Goblin’ album not for fainthearted Kim’s staying power has cen- By Joshua Madden listeners will be forced to both ad- tered on dating a number of ath- A&E Editor album REVIEW mire and loathe “Goblin,” which letes, including Miles Austin. The was undoubtedly the intention in E! Network has shown “Keeping Headling this year’s Fun Fun listener that sometimes it’s difficult creating the album. up with the Kardashians” over the Fun Fest is the rap collective Odd to enjoy the music. “Goblin” is not If you’re the slightest bit faint- last five years. The show that cen- Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All for anyone who’s easily offended hearted, I would skip out on this tered on her family and is possibly (Odd Future for short) and their because no topic is off-limits for one. However, if you’ve seen the the worst television experience leader, Tyler, The Creator, is every this artist. video for “Yonkers” and you’re still since “Deal or No Deal.” At least Songs like “Yonkers,” which © Glenn Francis, www.PacificProDigital.com | WikiMedia Commons bit as controversial as you would curious, it’s probably worth check- “Deal or No Deal” didn’t have spi- expect a leader of a group with that is famous for its music video that ing out “Goblin.” noffs for Kim to appear on. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries recently announced that they will di- name to be. helped propel Tyler, the Creator to Kris Humphries is an NBA vorce after a brief marriage that lasted less than three months. The wed- His solo album, “Goblin,” is dif- a “Best New Artist” award at the Reviews in the Lariat repre- ding was aired on an E! Network special. player. Devoting any more space to ficult to review because Tyler, The MTV VMAs, is equally notable for sent only the viewpoint of the re- him is a tragedy while the NBA is Creator is clearly an incredibly its high-quality production as well viewer and not necessarily those Kim is attacked for being illegit- In the brief time they dated, locked out, but is necessary to fully talented artist, but he also goes so as for its offensive lyrics. of the rest of the staff. Please send imately famous, but demonstrates Kim probably enjoyed the few mo- understand this divorce. far out of his way to provoke the Clearly a very personal album, comments to [email protected]. Humphries played one season her intelligence in interviews, dis- ments she got to spend with Kris at Minnesota and was then drafted playing an advanced knowledge but as those moments turned to by the in 2004. After of legal proceedings and business weeks and those weeks turned into several mediocre NBA seasons he concepts. If there’s something to more than a month Kim took deci- ended up in New Jersey. This past gain from this marriage it’s find- sive action. season Humphries averaged a tri- ing out how we could produce Kim was not about to wait Waco library has book sale ple double for the Nets, in a career someone like Kris Humphries in around like the NBA and the play- year. America. ers union toward an inevitable By Jessica Foreman items range from 50 cents to $2. the weekend sale, book sales will Humphries’ success can largely In reality, Kris Humphries was 50-50 split, she was going to take Staff Writer The sale also features a collector’s be $10 per filled bag. H.E.B. will be attributed to playing on a ter- probably the first casualty of the everything Kris Humphries had corner with rare and specialty be passing out reusable bags to rible Nets team and having one NBA lockout. Kris Humphries given her and walk. Thursday was the 49th annu- items individually priced. The the first 1,000 people that attend. of the NBA’s best point guard’s in should have been spending Sep- Before we jump to criticize Kim al kick-off of the Waco-McLen- sale is taking place in the Gen- The address of the General feed him the ball. tember and October preparing for and Kris, maybe we should stop to nan County Library book sale at eral Exhibits and Creative Arts Exhibits and Creative Arts build- Kim and Kris’ marriage had the NBA season but instead had a ask ourselves why they get the at- the Extraco Events Center Waco buildings at the complex. ings at the Extraco Events Center obvious signs of failure. First, Kim ton of free time. Kim Kardashian tention they do. We’re almost as and book lovers are thrilled for The sale goes from 10 a.m. to is 4601 Bosque Blvd. was too intelligent for Kris. If you was an independent women, who much to blame as they are for this the opportunity to peruse more 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on For more information, call believe America’s education sys- for all her discussions on wanting little media circus. than 110,000 books, DVDs, vid- Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on (254) 750-5990 or visit the li- tem does not risk leaving people to find love and get married, trav- eos, CDs and more. Sunday afternoon. brary’s website at waco-texas. behind, you have not heard Kris eled the country promoting her Please send comments to lari- Pricing for the thousands of On Sunday, the final day of com/cms-library. Humphries speak. brand. [email protected]. FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 4, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com Arts & Entertainment the Baylor Lariat|B9 Monkey yes, monkey no: ‘That Monkey Tune’ By Joshua Madden the section. “That Monkey Tune” in the Lariat? suggestions, send us those, too! tIf some submissions from current any decisions. Let us know so we A&E Editor One of the comics that we are Let us know by emailing us at we like them, you may see them Baylor students and we would like can keep improving the Arts & En- considering, “That Monkey Tune,” [email protected]. You don’t have here. We have already received to get a few more before we make tertainment section. Due to the successful addition is featured here today. The comic to write an essay; a simple “mon- of the cartoon “Piled Higher & follows the lives and daily shenani- key yes” or “monkey no” in the Deeper” to Arts & Entertainment gans of several monkeys. subject line is enough. in the Lariat, we are considering Would you like to see more of Also, if you have other comic the addition of more cartoons to FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 4, 2011 | the Arts & Entertainment B10 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com New Trial Sudoku: The Lariat has recently re- solve, so we would like to offer ting feedback. Do you find these ficult? Try a couple of these out. ficult” and “Evil.” Email us at lariat we may decide to switch out our ceived complaints that our su- some different sudoku puzzles in puzzles easier that our current They’re labeled by difficulty in the @baylor.edu to tell us what you current puzzles to some like these. doku puzzles are too difficult to today’s issue in the hopes of get- ones? 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9 FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 4, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com Arts & Entertainment the Baylor Lariat|B11 Seeing ‘In Time’ is not worth the cost By Sarah George director Andrew Nicchol, best Guest Contributor known for the critically-acclaimed Movie REVIEW screenplays “Gattaca,” “The Tru- man Show” and “The Terminal,” er, roughly the film’s equivalent of should stick to story telling with a police officer, names Raymond words rather than pictures. While Leon (played by Cillian Murphy of he’s a star in the writer’s room, Nic- “Inception”) after him. chols maybe should let others di- “In Time,” much to my surprise, In reality, Will had not mur- rect his work on screen. is first and foremost a metaphorical dered the man but had been given The dramatic scenes were commentary on the current posi- his time, so he decides to go to the cheesy, the chemistry between tion of the economy wealthier time zone to take revenge Timberlake and Seyfried felt forced and only secondly a thriller. on the oppression of the poor by and the action scenes were medio- In this alternate universe, time the wealthy after he received this cre. Basically, think of any cliche is money. People are genetically time. you’ve seen before in a film with a engineered to stop aging after 25, In a game of poker, Will meets convict that kidnaps a girl and it’s and at birth they are given one year Phillipe Weis (played by Vincent probably in this movie. They were to add to their internal clock. Be- Kartheiser from “Mad Men”), a chased across a rooftop, she fell cause people don’t age, they have wealthy businessman and his re- in love with him — you know, the the capacity to live forever if they bellious daughter Sylvia, played usual. There’s simply nothing new have enough time. If they run out by Amanda Seyfried of “Little Red here. of time, they “clock out” and die. Riding Hood.” It probably wouldn’t have been Special scanners scan people’s After being invited to a party so bad if more of an effort had wrists to take time away from them at the Weis mansion, Will starts a been made to make the scenes a — this how individuals have to relationship with Sylvia until Ray- little less predictable. It left little make payments for items. People mond and his men show up and room for Timberlake or Seyfried can also transfer time to each other attempt to arrest him. He takes to shine. by touching wrists. Sylvia hostage and runs off. Even- With such a relatable premise, Each person has a green digital tually they develop a relationship “In Time” would have done much clock on his or her forearm that and begin a quest to redistribute better as a television show. For states the exact amount of time he time back to the poorer time zones. the story to work, the characters or she has to live. People with more The ongoing internal discus- needed more time to develop their time are therefore wealthier. When sion throughout the film involved relationships. categorizing the poor and the rich, the question of immortality. Do This movie was lost an arm- one is able to distinguish between people want to live forever? Is it wrestling match between “pretty them by how fast they move. right to let someone else die just so good” and “OK” Because of this, I The audience is introduced to you can live forever? These ques- am awarding “In Time” two stars Decades later, ‘Tetris’ Will Salas, played by Justin Tim- tions are also posed in different out of five. berlake of “The Social Network,” a ways in our economy when some factory worker who has been 25 for wonder how we let some homeless Reviews in the Lariat repre- three years and, quite literally, lives people go starving, or why some sent only the viewpoint of the re- day to day. children are given more education- viewer and not necessarily those Because of the actions of others, al opportunities than others. of the rest of the staff. Please send finds place as a classic Will is falsely accused of theft and Personally, I think writer and comments to [email protected]. murder. This sends the time-keep- By Tammy Madden Best of all, it was a one-person For several weeks, I played “Te- Mother of the A&E Editor game. tris” while waiting on my kids at Plus, the graphics and skill level sporting practices, during music required were far superior to my lessons, in the carpool line and on Answers at www.baylorlariat.com McClatchy-Tribune Editor’s Note: In celebration of previous experience with home family road trips. Eventually, when FUN TIMES the parents coming into town for video games from the ’70s, namely, it got in the way of getting dinner Across homecoming, our “Great Video “Pon g .” on the table for my family and also 1 Some are chocolate Game” guest writer this week is When our family Christ- became a competitor to my read- 5 Trim none other than the mother of the mas celebration was over and we ing time, I put my “Tetris” game 10 1968 self-titled folk album Lariat’s Arts & Entertainment edi- packed up to return to our homes, (or addiction) in a bottom drawer 14 “My body’s achin’ and my tor. I felt wistful that I had to part with and moved on with my life. time __ hand”: James Taylor “Tetris.” There has, however, been a re- lyric 15 “Climb aboard!” My introduction to “Tetris” As a 25 year-old with a hus- sidual side effect to my “Tetris” 16 Israel’s Iron Lady happened on Christmas of 1988. band, home and banking career, mindset. Just a couple of weeks ago 19 Former Calif. base My young nephew received a gam- I knew an addiction to “Tetris” while listening to a public speaker, 20 “CHiPs” star Erik ing system “from Santa” that year wouldn’t be a good idea, so I quick- I found myself zeroing in on the 21 China’s Chou En-__ and I watched him play, wondering ly dismissed the fleeting desire to background behind the man. The 23 See 24-Down what all the excitement was over purchase my own gaming system. screen had shaded square blocks 25 “Dogma” star video games. O.K., it was really my husband and I realized I was focusing on 26 “Assuming I’m right . . .” As Christmas Day wore on, I who quickly overruled my request “Tetris” shapes and how I could fit 28 Places to treat v-fib 31 Not family-friendly found myself becoming intrigued to stop at a department store on the them together to fill in sections. It’s 36 Prefix for Caps or Cat by “Tetris.” After my nephew went way home so we could purchase been 20-some years since I played 37 Confuses to bed, I asked my sister-in-law if I the game. my first game of “Tetris,” but that 39 Modem owner’s need: Abbr. could try a couple of games, which Although I didn’t play “Tetris” thrill of getting all the pieces to fit 42 Lara Croft portrayer turned into an almost-all-night again for a while, for a few weeks I together in just the right way still 45 Not very much session rivaling a night-before- did find myself looking at patterns brings me satisfaction. That’s what 47 Hr. related to airspeed finals study session reminiscent of in the floor tiles in office buildings, makes “Tetris” a classic game that 48 Garr of “Mr. Mom” my college days. airports and malls and even in will always have loyal fans. 49 Patient contribution 51 Spanish hors d’oeuvre I found “Tetris” to be the per- public bathrooms. 55 Driver’s gadget fect game for those like me who Fifteen years later, my son, Do you know of a video game 56 Like many bazaars 9 Slaughter in the outfield 35 Parochial school figure like order, boundaries and quiet himself an avid gamer, bought me you consider great? Send us your 59 Synopsis 10 Ethically unconcerned 38 Light touch contemplation. There were no vio- a handheld system with a “Tetris” submissions for our “Great Video 61 Historic Cold War crossing 11 Handles differently? 39 Big name in Chrysler history lent actions, no loud battle noise cartridge. I was not only reunited Game” section at lariat@bay- point 12 Rest a spell, or a fitting title 40 Shout after a purse-snatch- for this puzzle ing and no rapid-fire gunshots, nor with my beloved “Tetris” but I lor.edu. If you convince us, you 64 Offer as proof 65 Navel variety 13 Seat of Florida’s Orange 41 Capital of French Polynesia were there character voices adding could now take it with me every- might just see your submission County 43 Personal transport, in sci- commentary throughout the game. where. here. 66 Dramatic opener 67 Part of AMEX: Abbr. 17 Émile, par exemple ence fiction 68 Turn aside 18 Abbr. on some cheques 44 Refinery input 69 Midway game word 21 Landlocked Alpine principal- 46 Comet colleague ity 50 Tibetan milk source Fun Fun Fun Fest arrives in Austin Down 22 Pro Bowl div. 52 Links nickname 1 Henry Blake’s rank in 24 Statement before a 53 ‘80s baseball commissioner 23-Across Ueberroth By Emilly Martinez earlier in the year in Austin, is moniker “Tyler, The Creator” “M*A*S*H*” 27 Needing no Rx 54 Eastern NCAA hoops gp. Copy Editor 2 Tempe sch. known for booking big names, and won “Best New Artist” at 29 React in shock 57 Modern music source Fun Fun Fun Fest has a reputa- this year’s MTV VMA ceremony 3 Odd-shaped reef denizen 4 Keep one’s word? 30 “I agree, señor!” 58 Don Juan sort People from across America tion for booking underground for his work on the video “Yon- 5 Post on Facebook, e.g. 32 Stat for Cliff Lee 60 Cries from successful puzzle will head to Austin this weekend and undiscovered artists. kers.” 6 Passport issuer? 33 Share for the fourth little solvers to attend Fun Fun Fun Fest, a Today marks the first day of Another member of the rap 7 Fitting piggy 62 Hairy TV cousin three-day, independent genre- the festival, which will be held collective, “LeftBrain,” has found 8 __ squad 34 USMC NCO 63 AAA info based festival. The festival is ex- at Auditorium Shores. With himself in the news recently for pected to draw large crowds and headliners like Passion Pit, Clap being involved in an altercation follows the Austin Film Festival Your Hand and Say Yeah, Lykki with a photographer while on held two weeks ago, advancing Li, Spoon and Odd Future Wolf the band’s current tour. Austin’s reputation as a major Gang Kill Them All, this year’s Check back Tuesday for a re- center in the entertainment in- festival should draw attention. view of the festival. 11/4/11 dustry. Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill While Austin City Limits, Them All is probably best known Joshua Madden also contrib-

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