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established himself as the playmaker at wide receiver. JMU football alum receives He amassed 2,863 yards on 155 receptions and 16 touchdowns with the Dukes and still ranks second, Washington Redskins' highest third and third in tiiTse categories, respectively. On Sunday, Clark was recognized for his career honor at Sunday's game with the Washington Redskins during a halftime cer- emony at FedEx Field. The focus of the game shifted from the current Redskins and the Detroit Lions when BY IIM CHAPMAN former NFL MVP and former Redskin kicker Mark Mosley introduced Clark during the Redskins Ring of Fame ceremony. UNDOVER, Md - In the 1980s James Madison The 1983 JMU graduate and Radford native accept- football was still finding its footing and establishing ed the honor and delivered an emotional speech, in itself as a formidable threat in Division l-AA. which he praised the Washington fans and questioned Madison's first head coach, Challace McMillin, why his fellow receiver and teammate Art Monk hadn't needed the help of a few elite athletes to guide the been inducted into the Ring of Fame. In an interview program to a winning tradition. One of the elite was following the ceremony, Clark reflected on his col- Gary Clark. legiate days and the impact his time in Harrisonburg While linebacker Charles Haley was the face of the had on him. defense for nearly half of the decade JMU and the University of Malta introduce dual degree program Beerfest Colly's homemade brew wins top honor at state competition BYKIISTINAKOMIS iiMlnbHtMfl wril«ff Hu-* year C.iltv's Restaurant and Brewing, Compaq MM awarded Best in State at the Virginia Beer Cup in conjunction with the Capital City Carnival. The event was held in Centrevillc, Va., during the last week- end in September and was open to all Virginia breweries. The Virginia Beer Cup is known as the premier microbrewer competi- tion in the state. Entries are evaluated during a three-day period and the three entries that best represent each beer-style category as described and ackipted by the Great American Beer Festival win awards. According to its Web site, the Great American Beer Festival has a professional judge panel that offers gold, suSer and bronze medals recognized amund the world as symbols of brewing excellence. These awards are among the most coveted in tlie industry and herakktl by the winning brewers in their national advertising. A gold medal, which CaDy's wwn, is characterized as a world- class beer that aceti- IMtaMrtMMWIIB rately cxemph- fies the specified styie. display - 1 Studmh who ttrtKipatog n H» ?0M program tnjoy 0 tool ride M tfct HtdiltmHieon Ike m pogrom Hill f«us on sustoinoble HOTjy ond itwii oWtopraenl ing the proper hal- < ance of taste, aroma and appear- ■n ~lhis was the first year we've done this eompetilion. JMU is furthering its international partnerships by adding a new dual- Callys brewer Eric Plowman sakl. degree ISAT master's program through an affiliation with the Universirv of "We've entered a total of five difleiviit Maha. mmpetitions and won first place three ISAT faculty members Bob Kolvoord and Jonathan Miles originally different times.' conceived the program as a semester-long study abroad program for Calry's winning entry was the undergraduate students majoring in ISAT. "Smokin'SaxtishAle," also known as the "We were trying to build on the long history of summer programs brewery's flagship beer AN that we previously had with the University of Maha." Kolvoord said. "We "[Itj is rub)- col- ored ale with a rich wanted to build on the summer programs to make a really great entree: a malt flavor and is very smooth in charac- semester-long program." ter," Plowman said. Both Kotvoord and Miles hoped to develop a program that would pro- Plowman uses Set.ttish-grown vide international experience to ISAT students, whose rigidly structured bariey and yeast original - ly from MeF.wans' ciass schedules don 1 often leave room for a semester abroad. Brewery in Scotland. After traveling to Malta ami meeting the new rector (similar to a uni- "Our beer is pretty authculk- to what versity president) of the University of Maha, Kolvoord and Miles realized is served in Scotland," Plowman said, OCEAN the potential in building a master's degree program with an emphasis on "TTie bitterness comes from the hops so tttfainahle energy and resource management. we use it very sparingly. Instead, our beer "We thought about how we could serve Maha and this 400-year-old is very malt-oriented whkii makes it a university," Kolvoord said. "A master's program would help us build on the smooth, easy drink." tt desire to help the needs of peopiejn the Mediterranean." JMU graduate Grant Ncuhart Program coordinator Miles said he hopes that by focusing the degree in sustainable energy and resource management, students wffl be able 'Being a medium-bodied ale, the Smokin' Scottish is very to directly apply what they are learning to the government and people of smooth and the snKikiness of the malt gives it an cnerall nice AWAY Maha. finish." he said "A hallmark of previous Maha programs has been the partnership Plowman said the winning brew has always been a cniwd between our university and the Maltese government, private sector and the IYKEUY CONHIfF people," Kolvoord said. "We've had the Smokin' Scottish for the wliok' 10 Wafl MJ W nMormW Miles agreed, citing the similarities of the problems that exist in Maha been open and «*ill use the original recipe," he said. "It has been and in places all around the world. our flagship beer since we first opened and was a big seller before "We ill have the same issues - getting clean water and air," Miles said. the popularity came from winning awards." "It's universal and part of the miihicumiral experience." Pie S,IIIK iRvrwiHi tlM'tlnkl MuL1l.1t th< Great \meriran The program wiD differ from a traditional master's program at JMU Beer Festival in Denver, CO in 2004. Calry's famous Nut Brown because students will enroll in two eight-week block courses. Ale also won the Blue Ribbon for the regkinal competition of the "If you picture two tracks with different time lengths, H will be similar Mkitrfestivus Beer festival in Roanokc. Va to our program," said Miles "Were look for opportunities to intersect the Calry's characterizes the Nut Brown Ak' as having a rich dark courses and integrate technology and the classroom." mil! flavor with a mahogany hue. All of the beer served at Calk's Restaurant mid Brewing U.MAIIA..** Company is designed and on-wed at the restaurant and is served at the Ilarrisonburg brewpub year-round. Bike path through Arboretum completed MM MM in Sunchase and Stone Gate and other apartments Reservoir Street M pftn to bypass Reservoir Street, which is a reaDy bad "It was an unfriendly area for bikers," he said. area tor biking," he said. Despite the benefits, few students seem to Want to ride your bicycle? '1 his trail can also benefit hikers worried atxmt be aware of the path's construction, accord- A new paved bike path through the Edith J. their safety around traffic and pedestrians on cam- ing to Stone Gate's leasing consultant. Brittney Carrier Arboretum is complete, connecting Neff pus and throughout IlarristHihurg. Hebermehl. Avenue to University Boulevard the trail is part "A lot of people are afraid to ride because "I don't think many of our residents know "t Hamsonburg's transportation changes tor the of the traffic but with mice paths they could feel about it yet," she said "We do have a lot of people city, which began in 200s safer," sophomore Andrew Buijs said. that ride bikes though." Aaron Smith-Walter, transportation demand Senior Eric Troll agreed. Smith-Walter is not concerned. n lanagement cmrdinatof. is excited about the new "It's land of hard dodging traffic and people," "My feeling is that once the path exists, more labilities the arboretum bike trail will offer. he said. URONStFaWt/iltfDt Smith-Walter knows, as he recently rode on "Itiis will be a really great way for people living »e PATH, at* 4 flw trail is part of dty trinsportotion changes thai began in 7005 Editor: Kelly Connifl www.ihebfeeze.org Editor: Shelly Neel 2 Thursday, October 11,2007 (540) 568-6749 CLASSIFIEDS Contact Us • lluu to place a classified: Go lo www.thebreeze.org and click on the classified link or come The Breeze is published Monday and Thurs- ADVERTISING STAFF into the ofllcc weekday! between H a.m. and 5 p.m. day mornings and distributed throughout the • Coat 15*00 for the flrat 10 words. $3 for each additional 10 words; boned classified, $10 Ads Manager: James Madison University and the local himn inch. Breeze Gil Harrison 0l)i-xrilinrs: n 1 I i i.l.i> fol Monday issue, noon Tuesday for Thursday issue. Harrisonburg community. Comments and Asst. 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BY KRISTEN BURR Kristi Sekulski and Jesi Capano don't think these re- Shinkarow said that while the statistics are scary, one hundred-year-olds that still (Ofitribulinij writ* sults will affect JMU's predominately female cam- they don't hit home since the study was done on take shots and obviously they're pus. postmenopausal women. doing something right" Tlic rcmihs of a new study indicate that women Both Hrokamp and Capano feel most .IMU wom- "It doesn't affect younger women [as much, and| Sophomore Ga-min I,ee said whu consume more than two alcoholic drinks a day en do not fall into the category of women who are in a the women of JMU should not have to worry about the study seemed right on double their risk of endometrial cancer. habit of drinking two alcoholic drinks a day. it," she said. track. According to the National Cancer Institute, en- "I didn't think it will affect JMU students, be- Sekulski said JMU students may have an invul- "I think it sounds like a dometrial cancer is cancer that forms in the tissue cause I [personally] do not know many people who nerable attitude towards the new study. valid connection and it's very lining the uterus. In 2007 in the U.S. there were drink every day," Brokamp said. "I would say the majority of students do not drink believable." she said. "Pro- 39,080 new rases diagnosed and 7400 deaths. Capano agreed. two drinks a day and I think most students are not longed alcohol consumption Researchers used 41.574 postmenopausal wom- "(To fall into that category,] you'd have to drink going to be affected by these statistics because they leads to a lot of different diseases and illnesses, so en and controlled variables including body mass a lot and I don't think the average college student will haw the mindset that 'this is college and when this sounds like it just adds on [to other studies]." index, age, hormone therapy and whether they had drinks two drinks a day," she said. "I think this study I'm done college 111 stop drinking,'" she said. Sekulski said drinking is a personal choice and been pregnant, reported The New York Times. The mostly affects older women who, for example, drink Students also had differing opinions on the valid- individuals should decide for themselves if they want results also showed it did not matter what type of al- two glasses of wine at dinner daily." ity of the new study. to drink, knowing the risks. coholic drink the women consumed. Wine, beer or Sekulski and Shinkarow said that while students "I don't put much faith in studies like [this] be- She said. "But at the same time, you can lead a hard liquor all produced the same results. may or may not drink two drinks a day, they might cause every three months [or so] there's a new study healthy life without drinking and still develop can- Sophomores Iisa Shinkarow. Thomas Brokamp, not even care about the new statistics. that disproves an old study." Brokamp said. "I know cer." Frats find Facebook-like service Unity Weekend kicks off events BYVWUWYUN nity outside of JMU, and it would be nice to see if there are BY A1MEE HUYNH issues brought up in the film. Free pop- contributing writer others in the nation," junior Phi Kpsilon Kappa member contributing writer corn will also be served for all those who EmOy WoUenweber said, "We can learn how to improve, attend. Campus sororities and fraternities are jumping on the and it's good to get together ideas." Finally, on the last day of Unity Week- technological bandwagon. Junior Phi Epsilon Kappa member Caity Asbury The NAACP will be hosting Unity Week- end, Oct. 12, there will be a program called Ihiwnnhiljirnmi and SarorityUuexom, new social agreed, saying that the site can help students find simi- end this weekend and will feature various Political Vibe at 5 p.m. in Transitions. nelwc irking sites kiunched in January 2007, farm the largest larities betWen various sororities and fraternities. events across campus. "Students will listen to various types of private online Orcek network in the work! JMU currently "It con moke the small chapters hertrr km iwn," she said "[Unity Weekend is] a week of events > conscious music and then discuss the issues lLL~'. \mli;iU'IlUll^,IIKithltV*>ll>ntKMrtllll»']K'Uu>lS.. Ill However, some students who are less entliusiastk- dedicated to bringing together JMU stu- at hand," Reese said. It is a way to wrap up duding Alpha Tau Omega. Kappa Alpha Order, Lambda Chi about the sites. dents for the sole purpose of breaking down the end of Unity Weekend as it connects Alpha, Signal t hi. lUli Ou, Alpha tin Sigma, Kappa Kappa "It's a fairly new site and has a kit to work out and get barriers that may be present in our commu- nity." JMU's NAACP President Stephanie with the issues in the hip-hop vs. America Psi IHt.iIVri.ilV-hii. Delta Grimma and Sienna Kappa the word out to the chapters," sophomore Alpha Kappa debate. There will be free pizza served for "It's one place everyone can meet and chat," Corina Delta Phi member Victoria Alcantara said. "Also, know- Reese said. • the attending students. Newby, head of public relations for the sites, said. ing what chapters are there because not all schools will Hip-hop vs. America, a panel discus- This weekend's focus is on allowing the The sites allow users to share photos and files, post have a chapter on the network." sion involving the students, was held on students to speak up about different issues events, collect dues, manage accounts and communicate Juruor Lynsey Steeleof Tri Deha was also unsure. Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Taylor 309. The surrounding them around the world, in the meeting times. "I'm not n'ally into Facebook, but in my sorority, we event, held in collaboration with the Black media and on campus. The theme of Unity "A huge span of people can get together...in a more already have a system online on Blackboard where we Students Association, was inspired by a de- Weekend is "taking UNITY to another lev- convenient way." Michael Frempong, president of Alpha post things," she said. "NatioiiaDy.Ithinkit'sagoodway bate aired on Black Entertainment Televi- el." sion relating to hip-hop in America and its Phi Alpha, said. to communicate.'' Freshman Kenly Maynard thinks that Developers are in the process of launching new fea- Although these sites are only networked in North effects on the generation today and future generations. Unity Weekend is beneficial because it al- tures as well. The site will allow for brothers and sisters to America, Newby said that they hope to branch out later to lows you to express yourself on the issues watch over potential memtiers. keep track of who bekmgs other parts of the world. A film called "The Shadow of Hate: The and how you feel. to each group, and send each other text messages, accord- "It's pretty new. catching the piiptilation. saving time History of Intolerance in America" will be "Not only that but you get to hear other ing to Newby. and it's a good product for having tun," Newby said. "But shown tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Taylor 309. people's views and therefore opens your The sites haw grown quickly, with approximately from a business standpoint, it's a good way to keep financ- This film explores the history of intoler- mind to other ideas," Maynard said. 13,000 people on the site, 3000 chapters across 668 cam- es and checks. The users can have fun with the games and ance in America and shows documentary Reese agreed. puses in North America and 32.000 new member invites, applications on the site." footage and eyewitness accounts of three "We believe that diversty leads lo open Newby said. Fraternity!jve.com and SttrvrityLiiv.cvni arc open centuries of U.S. racial and religious intol- mindedness, which has a unifying ele- While some Indents has? not heard of the sites, some to feedback people may have to add onto the sites. erance. ment within itself," she said. "We may fraternity and sorority members look forward to joining. Newby said, "We want a network that evurws and want After the viewing there will a discus- not always agree but we can agree to "I'd like to join because IVe nesw heard of our frater- to harness ideas and grw them Ipuhbc | what they want." sion among students about the different disagree." Student body president Phi Sigma PI now Centennial class Energy Day exhibit Virginia Tech sponsors Radford celebrates C^ runoff election today tatting donations T-shirts on Commons hits the UVA campus Indian art exhibit Scottish heritage Oat t£J Ahir lost week's lit, run- Phi Sigma Pi is donations Senior centennial doss Tomorrow the Energy ond UUSA is sponsoring 0 free Sot.. Od 13 will be the 12 or. off elections for student body lo fight multiple sclerosis on the I shirts ore being sold on the Utilities Deportment at UVA will Indian od exhibit ot Vircsnia Tech nual Rodford Highlanders Ftsmol, president ore being held lodoy. Commons from noon lodoy until Commons until Friday The SGA sponsor on Energy Day exhibit on tomorrow through Od. 20 in the a celebration of the region's Scots z Platforms for candidates IN noon tomorrow [here will be is selling the shim are being the practical ways to save energy Squires Perspective Gallery There Irish heritage Activities will induce O Brooks and Ilk Ghavomi (on free food, raffle prizes and free sold for $10 each From Od. IS at home and work energy efficient will bo watorcolors, drawing ond heavyweight gomes, musk by Be} on be found at the voting Website entertainment from Madison lo 18 they will be sold in the SGA lighting, efficient heating ond cool- sculptures from 400 yeors of Indian gars' Grors, The Cehnlies ond the and voting is open from 7 a.m. Project, Hues loses, low Key, Office (Taylor 203), Od 22-26 ing and ways lo get involved in en History Admission is free ond the pipe ond drum bond Worpipe There lo 7 p.m. lodoy online at ego. Exit 245 and the Breokdonce Club in Warren by the post office and ergy conservation The exhibit will a is open to the public TIMS wiH also be craft ond food vendors. fmu.edu/vofing E-mail tonighl Contact mocreio&jrnu. Od. 29 to Nov 2 in the ISAT be in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom fn noon to 10 p.m, Set. The festival will lost from 9 am to JMUlletlionitgmaiTtom with edufot more information lobby Fmoil the Senior Class from 10 am lo 3 p.m.. Assistant ond Son 2 p m to 10 p m lor 6 pm. on Moffetl Quad, admission any questions. at CenlenmlDukii9gmoilwm professor in the Department of Ar more information contort Hay k free hi more Hifrximrtion visit with any questions chitedure John Quale will speak Tortoro at nxToroeJV eoV MWisJftari 4 Thursday, October 11,2007 www.ttMbrMzt.ors The Breeze E-mail us at [email protected]\ MALTA: ISAT profs get opportunity to teach abroad MUM. han front Malta and JMU. The duo hopes to eventually stream- Several JMU ISAT faculty members will also receive line the process so that students enrolled in the pro- a new opportunity as participants in the program as gram receive a joint degree that would furnish only one they travel to teach in Malta for one block of the semes- diploma and one transcript to the student. ter and return to JMU to fulfill their teaching obliga- Kotvoord and Miles hope to enroll around 20 stu- tions in the second block. dents for the inaugural class. The University of Malta "We've had no trouble recruiting a team of at already has plans to recruit international students from least mm ISAT faculty," Miles said. They've helped the Mediterranean, Africa, the Middle Kast and beyond. us develop curriculum and will be partnered with JMU will take the lead in North America by providing University of Malta professors so that they can teach outreach to other universities with programs that are in teams." similar to ISAT. The first class of students will graduate in May of "We can do projects that matter to Malta and 2008 and reran* a dual degree from the University of ISAT," Kotvoord said. PATH: Bike path may sway housing decisions PATH, from front little more flexbflit> riding a bike." ' "My feeling is that once the path exists, mem? people Freshman Erin Hogan has not begun looking at will use it," he said, "this is certainty a link that needs housing yet, but would consider the path. to happen." "I love riding my bike aD the time," she said. "If I end The added convenience of the bike path may also up luoking at apartments over there it would be good and help students decide where lo live. I would use it Tne bike path would be reaDy helpful." Show at the Pub Tor people that ride their bikes lo woric or school, it Smith-Walter described another important factor should he a consideration,'* Habermehl said. of the trail. Biking reduces harmful ozone pollutants October 13th 9:00pm, 21 + Tnough Buys lives on the other side of campus, he in the Earth's atmosphere, as well as other greenhouse agreed. gases. Compared to driving cars, biking can reduce fos- Tine bike path] would be a good idea, so people sil fuel use, money, and rime. should consider how to get to school more easily," he He said, "With a new emphasis on sustainability Mozley Rose and Torque said. "We have a great bus system here, but you have a here, this is a really exciting project for us." 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Since we are rapidly deplet- ing land sources, we are being forced to drill in far-away 'Erase Hate' message lives on oceans for this precious commodity. On Oct. 6,1998, Mat- behalf of victims that endure According to a New York Times article, the east coast thew Shepard, a 21-year-old abuse based on "perceived will soon be guzzling gallons of natural gas, the product of student at the University of sexual orientation, gender, gen- "the first commercial energy production from waters north Wyoming and resident of the der identity or disability" (the of the Arctic Circle." city of Laramie, was offered a former law was specified regard- Tne Caspian Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and even the east- ride home from a local bar by ing race discrimination only). ern shore of Russia are being explored as alternate sources two fellow Laramie residents. Next, the act protects victims of for oil. Oil companies are expanding their realm to the far What Shepard thought was a "bias-motivated crime" in any corners of the world, seeking oil in the most unlikely places. kind gesture by two young men location or time (the current law Procuring oil is becoming more challenging because resulted in his brutal murder. protects those who are engaged resources are tow and politics between supplying and con- The locals, Russell Hen- in "protected activities" like at- suming countries are becoming more slippery. Barrels of derson and Aaron McKinny, tending school, voting or serving oil are quite costly, and so is the research needed for new drove Shepard to a desolate on a jury). Finally, it adds hgen- energy products. Meld in Laramie and pro- der" and "gender identity" to the If we could cut America's consumption of oil, we would ceeded to tie him to a fence Hate Crimes Statistics Act. play our part to relieve the stress of the oil industry. The to prevent him from escaping According to Westboro oil industry, however, should not be so crucial to our life- while he was beaten over the Baptist Church leader Red style. Instead of governments funding the oil industry they head arid pistol-whipped. Phelps' Web site, Matthew should fund research for alternative energy sources. Before the two left Shepard Shepard will have been in hell I-uckily, some measures at JMU have utilized alternate for dead, they made sure to rob for 3.288 days this Friday. energy, but the rest of the world should follow suit. JMU*s him and leave him in a coma Phelps attempted to protest Clean Energy Coalition, Association of Energy Engineers which he would never wake funerals of Virginia Tech and other campus organizations are striving to provide up from. Shepard passed away students, frequently protests the university with idea n, alternate energy sources. If onlv after a week of hospitalization funerals of American soldiers, governments around the world, particularly in the United and pain. and even protests outside of States, could be motivated to follow in our lowly univer- The reason for this beat- locations where Judy Shepard sity's footsteps to make an actual impact on the problem ing? Shepard was an openly gay lectures. that faces our future. If we fail to look toward the future, chaos is inevitable. 6 6 ...we are still allowing hateful Breeze Perspectives | SARAH TEACH, contributing writ* behavior to be socially acceptable. 99 National Coming Out Day individual and in the eyes of Judy and Dennis Shepard McKinny and Henderson, living lost not only their first-born a lifestyle as a gay person quali- son but their hero, as his father fied as an act that could not go stated during the trails against to celebrate sexual diversity unpunished. Matthew's murderers. Tnis Friday marks the nine- Looking around JMU, it Much of the oppression faced on a day-to-day basis by the cent of situations in which New York City youth have been kicked out year anniversary of Shepards may be hard to imagine that LGBT community is covert and comes in the form of comments and of their homes have been related to sexual orientation. merciless and unnecessary hate crimes are still a part of jokes, along with body language and other non-verbal behaviors. Indeed these are extreme cases, but nonphysical bigotry can at death. Although it is a time to our society — especially on a Picture yourself taking a nice stroll around campus holding times be equally damaging. We have the crucial responsibility to mourn the loss of a son, brother college campus. Whether we hands with your significant other. You are laughing with each examine ourselves and the respect (or lack thereoO that we show and friend, it is also an oppor- engage in physical or emotional other, and occasionally stopping for a quick, tender kiss. Can you to the LGBT population. We need to remember that just as having tunity to celebrate Shepards abuse - from an "innocent" imagine what it would be like if virtually everyone you passed a community full of both men and women greatly enriches the life, and the changes that are joke to actual punches, we are stared at you like you were a creature from diversity of perspectives available, so it is with occurring around the world still allowing hateful behavior Mars with some infectious, horrific disease? £ £ a community containing these precious people because of the impact he had. to be socially acceptable. You also even hear a few mumbles like, "That whose sexuality just so happens to not follow On Sept. 27, 2007, Judy I personally think The couple is repulsive. Yuck, what do they think I encourage all to walk i^™™ . and Dennis Shepard received Laramie Project," a documenta- they're doing holding hands in public, those # .1 . ■ .j . As a straight female, 1 have performed more some closure to their son's ry scripted from real interviews revolting rejects?" Unafraid in yOUr identity, than my share of discourteous actions toward death when the Matthew conducted during McKinny a I sought some guidance from Tnomas ...L.4L...... —- M... the LGBT community. But today, I come before Shepard Act, formerly referred and Henderson's trials puts Lavenir, a JMU staff member who is also an Wnetner yOU Ore gay, you a woman with a changed agenda as I wish to as the Local Law Enforce- it best: "You think violence is active part ofSafeZone, a program that strives hKPXllfll fffl n^flPflflpr 0T ,,w'Ivt,,u' a naPP) National Coming Out Day! ment Hate Crimes Prevention what they did to Matthew? But to create an accepting atmosphere for Lesbian, . ,_' 1 I encourage all to walk unafraid in your iden- Act of 2007, was passed in the every time you call someone Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students at straight. tity, whether you are gay, bisexual, transgender Senate. The act, paired with a fag or a dyke, do you realize JMU. Thomas was patient with me as I in- or straight. If you are currently wrestling with Defense Authorization bill, that that's violence? 'Hut is the quired about the issues that had recently come 9 9 your identity, I applaud you for your struggle will not be made official until seed of violence." to my attention. My eyes were opened wider and urge you to search boldly for who you truly President Bush chooses to Next time you have the than I had anticipated by what he had to say. , are. Do not be afraid to seek aid in this journey, either pass or veto it. urge to use the word "gay," as a This is the kind of oppression that members of the LGBT com- for while there are many who will mock you. there are many who According to the official synonym for stupid or idiotic, munity face each day of their lives, and especially in a conservative, are thrilled to support you. Matthew Shepard Web site think twice about the impact southern area like Harrisonburg where our extra-tight Bible Belt is While we in American society tend to celebrate the uniqueness MalthewShepard.org, run by the constant misuse of a word buckled two or three times around. in our range of abilities, jobs and physical attributes, we are prone Judy Shepard, the act reinforces can have. The situation gets graver. Of all hate crimes, those related to to forget that we should also revel in our sexuality differences! hate crime laws in three new Sarah Delia is a junior sexual orientation hold the third highest rank. Members of the LGBT Today, let us begin to celebrate our diversity. We are each a unique ways. First, it allows law officials English and art history major. community are seven times more likely to be attacked than straights. creature, yet we share the same origin. to investigate and prosecute on Eighty-four percent of LGBT youth have been harassed, and 50 per- Sarah Teach is a sophomore dietetics major. Submit Darts & Pats online at the breeze.ore, or e-mail submissions to b rvczedpi" hotmail.com. Darts & Pah an BATTLE OF THE SEXES submitted anonymously and are printed on a space-available basis. Sub- _^j^H^H^te Are video games a valuable way to spend your time? based upon ■ i«^ one person's 1 ^ .— M Whether you are a "Halo I would be a hypocrite if I said opinion of a 1 y^k fj J^ 3" fanatic, a "Madden" player ANNfl ^^that playing video games is an unin given smut- m^/M afM 1 or if you just thoroughly enjoy ra|Hfp ^^fcelligent and pointless misuse of time. UVN person ^k£-*^ W% JL playing Sonic and Knuckles, W"i H enjoy my fair share of "Super Smash orevent, ^^f A /g\^\ it can be argued that video irothers," and occasionally get down and do not ^H m?7 V^ ^p? games are an important part of on some "Gears of War" game-play. necessar- A ^^^J*% But spending hours a day with your i/ynrflexf \ MuL^WJ "^ ii ^ al folks out there, you're most likely eyeball screen while you anticipate your the truth. ^B ▼ ^^_^j and saying: unless someone is one of 629th ad' Master Chief seems senseless, o get paid to play, he's throwing his I admit gaming can relieve > mi from a stressful day, or allow v ind with your video game-playing bros. 9 hogwash! How many friendships have The sad reality is that many gamers connect their console been formed over intense "Mortal Kombaf matches? to their hips, become virutally addicted to video games and How many of us can say we have stayed up all night at measure persona) success in the levels they complete or the sleepovers playing "Zelda" and "Mario Kart"? virtual hurdles they jump in the cyber world. Thousands, even millions of us "Pac-Man"-Ioving, Role-playing video games waste hours of time while A "way-to-finish-what-you-siai t A "you-so-need-a-life" dart to the "NFL-Blitzing," testosterone-filled gamers have learned players submerse themselves in alternate realities and dart to the construction project that girl in my class who browses through life lessons from sitting down in front of the TV for identities. Here's an idea - be yourself. Work on finding dug a HUGE hole in the end of the Facebook the entire period instead of countless hours to battle for the right to be called cham- out who you truly are and constructing your (real-life!) glorious Quad. listening to the professor. pion. To the average eye, those hours may be seen as personal identity, rather than becoming a level 50 Drae- From a disgruntled senior who From a peeved classmate who wasted; but those of us who game, we know those hours nai. Work on impacting America, not Azeroth. ivants to remember JMU without the knows your parents don't pay for taught us more life lessons and values then time in the Gamers who argue that you can learn real-life les- obstructed view ofFrisbee throwers you to peruse your friends' Face - classroom ever could. sons from games shouldn't be drawing meaningful life and Quad loungers. books during class. The following examples will solidify my point. lessons from fictional characters that are made of pixels, When Sonic first encountered Knuckles, he didt want to not flesh or feelings. Video game aficinados who say that show that flying hedgehog the light of day again. Soon playing helps eye-hand coordination should pnt this A this-is-not-the-Commons" dart A "yay-for-driving-buddies" pat to after they realized that the evil Dr. Robotnik needed coordination to use in real life! Instead of sitting in front to the Greek organization that took the guys in the Ford Focus who drove to be stopped, they joined forces. By doing so, we a screen and playing "Madden," get a couple of your bud- over the Airport Lounge last week. beside me from Winchester to JMU. men learned to put our differences behind us to work dies together for a game of real football. Pry your fingers From two juniors who know that From the Cobalt-driving junior together for a common good because that is what Sonic off that controller and take up playing an instrument. Put the Airport Lounge means peace and that thought your frequent waves and Knuckles did. your eyes to good use and read a book for once, or maybe quiet for studying and sleeping, not a and singing were hilarious and will Sonic isn't alone. "Mario Kart" taught us that you study for a few hours. place to yell about how you got drunk definitely consider this her most en- can't always trust the person driving next to you; "NFL Look at any research done on video games and you this past weekend. tertaining drive back to school. Blitz" taught the harsh reality that rules are not always will see that playing video games too much has the going to be followed. potential to spur aggression, anxiety, attention span Then there is Mario. Mario taught us the little guy problems and poor performance in school, while stunting A"the-library-is-for-inside-voices~ A "you-madc-it-'A-Bcautiful-Day'" can win, never to give up hope and most importantly, physical fitness and emotional well-being. dart to a noisy student whose music. pat to Gym Class Heroes for putting on that not even a gargantuan fire-breathing turtle can get When "Halo 3" is considered the highest-grossing blaring from his headphones, could be a great show and getting a very up close in the way of true love. entertainment release in history, while at the same time heard from across the room. and personal encore! Video games ignite the passion deep inside us, bring hardly any of us can name five great scientists or poets From a stressed-out student who From a very pleased student who men from all comers of the world together; and above all of the century, our generation has a grave problem with went to the library to get work done. was surprised that such a small con- else teach us lessons that last a lifetime. how we spend our time. not to listen to listen to your iPod. cert could be so much fun. Sean Youngberg is sophomore SMAD major. Anna Young is a sophomore sociology and SMAD major. 6 Thursday, October II, 2007 i www.thebreeze.org The Breeze Letters t<> the Editor Necessary discourse After reading Mr. Spa dace ias article. I if they feel their rights have been violated. I am writing in ratpontc toTotU am fearful that he is are unaware of the his- To say that the victims' families are suing Spaclatria's ivivnt article titled "Political tory of our country. In making his points, he hecau.se thev have seen bizarre lawsuits filed IxilKing and tin- ilt-inisi- nl civil discourse." appears to l>e oblivious to past struggles. and won is absurd. Isn't it possible that the Unfortunately, the dMfcwncai in ideology On the contrary, history has included pro- families filed lawsuits against the universitv between the "left" and "right" are so pro- digious amounts of oppression and opposition, because it is when their children diet!'* found that national media personalities may and only through fighting against this liege- I didn't see the persjxvtives of the vic- often be prompted to Email OOt another and mony were people able to mollify unpleasant tims' tamilie-. rcpri-M'iited in this piece. We the politicians the> disagree with. circumstances. 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The band's new release may be more than an alarm for EMI. It might be a warning for the entire music industry. While labels continue to fight the digital revolution, artists take advantage of the mass audience provided by the World Wide Web and the limitless pos- sibilities of tools like MySpace and purev- olume.com. The leg- Radiohead's Theatre II explores the trials and tribulations of endary British band, In Rainbow Radiohead, has simply Siamese twins in a Vaudeville show taken the digital con- Oct. 10: cept to a new level and Available for shaken up the entire industry as a result. download at the with Daisy while his friend Ruddy form in before they make it big. Last July, guitarist bond's Web site Foster (played by senior Daniel In the first song, titled "Come Ed O'Brien announced inrainb0w5.com Bernier) charms Violet with his Look at the Freaks," Hock- that the band's sev- goofy, charismatic character The swender shows off his workers enth studio album. In love connections, though fun at while flashing the audience a Rainbows, was near Early '08: first, become complicated be- creepy grin. completion and ef- Unconfirmed ihe girls are literally joined "I'm obsessed (with the play)," fectively sparked the standard CD release at the hip. said sophomore Erica Km interest of fans world- Junior Sarah Miles directed the think it's fantastic. It definitely ex- wide. However, unlike play. "Side Show" is Miles.- first ceeded m\ expectations " the typical months of solo-directing experience, though Captivating choreography and single releases, television appearances, maga- she was the assistant director of list catchy tunes like "Overnight Sen- zine covers and advertisements that most year's main stage performance of sation" and "One Tlus One Equals bands initiate after announcing an upcoming "Thoroughly Modern Millie Three" add to the appeal of "Side album release. Radiohead disappeared. Stohomoro Ihabatti dikleslcf md turn (WIMM Crtutr perform '* "I feel like I birthed this show," Shore Evarythinq" as SiomtM twins Doiry out* Kolol Hihtii Show." Even the scripted parts were The next major announcement did not Miles said. "It's a large cast-l was written to rhyme, making the entire occur until Oct. 1 when the band announced so demanding of them In the end show seem like a twisted Dr. Seuss their album would be released exclusively on- RIMMB our hord work paid off. I couldn't story. line in 10 days — and buyers could name their aUribMumtK have done it without them." The "freaks" at the beginning own price. Bernier said his biggest chal- of tile show also play dancers, re- Within one day, the group not only created Fake chicken blood is spewed across Ihe X I lenge was changing from a lov- porters and New York elitists. Ju- a craze of anticipation that takes most bands a bearde LENNON: Memorial erected in Band of Horses returns to its roots BYUSAXU Southern influence, the songs feel unfortunately, as an expression honor of late Beatle's legacy Doily Bruin naked, their structures exposed. of frustrated expectations. Noth- This is in part due to Bridwell's ing on this stripped-down record LOS ANGELES - Listening decision to resist submerging achieves the emotional resonance LENNON from p«|i 7 is very clear and strong upon culture. to Band of Horses' 2006 debut ■ his voice in reverb, reflecting, he "I think even if people don't this generation. of "The Funeral," whose drowned The sculpture of the peace "Everything All The Time," you says, a newfound security with sound majesty justly fueled the knou it. th<'\ wcrt' influenced If there is one thing that is tower also reflects the imagi- could have guessed that front- [by The Beatles),~ he said. "I his art. excitement surrounding their first true about The Beatles's mu- native ideas of Lennon and man Ben Bridwell wasn't really Yet to say that "Cease to Be- think they also influenced other sic, it is that it hasn't died with album. But to consciously aban- The Beatles. When asked from the Pacific Northwest. gin" is merely solid should be don one aesthetic for another i- [popular] musicians who could today's culture. The ground- about the obscurity and ab- However, with their follow- have also indirectly influenced construed as both genuine praise also to know that not everyone breaking changes that the new stract way that Ono and Len- up "Cease to Begin," Bridwell for the band not to have im- JMU artists sound caused in the '60s still may be willing to follow you from non have tried to spread peace has truly returned to his Caro- ploded under the hype, but also, more familiar climes II is directly present at has a distinct difference com- Brown laughed skeptically at lina roots, relocating the band to TDU's open mic night every pared with all music. While the idea. Charleston. The album itself had Tuesday evening. People are many bands, such as The Mit- "I don't know if it will get the its genesis at the foot of the Ap- bound to hear a song that was tens and Badfinger have come message across as far as spread- palachians, the sounds of which either written or covered by close in sound, they didn't ing peace," Brown said. "I mean infiltrate the rollicking piano and Lennon when they go to listen manufacture the punch that it's a cool idea, its very John handclaps of "The General Spe- to the artists. His direct impact The Beatles did on American Lennon!" cific." 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I lommriXfcaHH V- PROUD SPONSOR OF DUKES ATHLETICS Gibbons Hal 15 ■ ;■; 09/; • 800/4M 1334 • www.cofcu.orc. N ATI O N AL i T To JMU's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender students, faculty, staff and alumni: Thank you for your courage and integrity in helping to make the world a better place for all of us. You are a wonderful and important part of JMU's diverse community! To our Allies: Thank you for acknowledging the importance of speaking out against disenmmation on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and for proclaiming your support and affirmation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) & Ally Education Program (A Student Life program within the division of Student Affairs & University Planning) The LGBT and Ally Education Program works towards promoting James Madison University's commitment to diversity through education, support, advocacy, and the fostering of equity for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender Office Location Huffman Hall. C-100 Phone (540)568-5428 mu.edu/l9bta OCTOBER XXtta, 2007 Editor: Tim Chapman Editor: Matthew McGovern [email protected] www.thebreeze.org (540) 561-6709 Thursday, October 11, 2007 9 Dukes look to ram through Rhode Island IYIWTHWI of 319 passing yards a game. "Last week, we went out there and we had an idea that we wanted to do some James Madison faces a well-rested things in the running game and some conference foe for the second straight things presented themselves for us," JMU week Saturday in New England. This quarterback Rodney lenders said. "We're time it's Rhode Island, which had a just going to need to open the playbook a bye last week and is coming off its first little bit just to keep defenses honest." win, a 49-42 double overtime win over While Landers was efficient and Brown on Sept. 29. completed 10 of 12 passing attempts, Madison is ranked ninth for the JMU had its lowest scoring total since third straight week in NCAA Football putting up 14 points at North Carolina Championship Subdivision polls by on Sept. 1, only compiling 52 passing The Sports Network and the division's yards. Madison's leading receiver against coaches. While the Dukes handled Northeastern was sophomore fullback Northeastern 21-14 last week, Rhode Charlie Newman, who caught two passes Island (1-4 overall, 0-2 in the confer- for 14 yards and a touchdown. ence) took time to regroup and prepare Two weeks ago, Madison played for the Colonial Athletic Association's the loth-ranked CAA pass defense in South Division leader JMU (5-1 over- Villanova and lenders torched the all, 3-0 in the CAA\ Wildcats for 300 yards passing, com- "You get a chance to heal up your pleting 25 of 32 attempts. That perfor- wounds a little bit," URI coach Tim mance earned Landers CAA football Stowers said. "On the flip side, you get offensive player of the week honors. out a little bit of a routine and lose your The Rams could be in for a long day if momentum. You can practice all you Landers similarly exploits the cellar- want, but there's nothing like playing in dwelling URI pass defense. a football game against competition." Stowers referred to URI's pass JMU focused on its ground attack defense as an "Achilles heel" but also against Northeastern, which has the said, "1 think we're an improving foot- first-ranked CAA pass defense. The ball team each and every week our r Dukes will call more passing plays against URI; Rhode Island is 12th in CAA pass defense, giving up an average m RHODE ISLAND, pigt 10 Freshman receiver Doug McNeil works on a route for me stout team os he tries to beat sophomore lornerback Josh Baird during Tuesday's practice Game Preview 'BAROW BREAKS Soccer ready to avenge '06 loss William & Mary at JMU, Friday 7:00 p.m. IT DOWN BY WES SHAW 8-3-1 overall record and a 3-0-1 record in the CAA. BYJ0HNBAMH0WSK* staff writer The Tribe is on a four-game unbeaten streak that in- mhtalk conKfomiwi cludes victories over two teams JMU defeated: Drexel JMU squares off against the William fie Mary Tribe and Delaware. In its streak, the Tribe has outscored I really think that we were fortu- in a match-up of Colonial Athletic Association unbeat- its opposition 7-1 and shutout three of its last four op- nate as a team to escape Northeastern ens Friday night at the JMU soccer complex. It will be ponents. with a win. In a game where everything Madison's toughest challenge since its heartbreaking Junior forward Claire Zimmeck, who h;is nine was going wrong we found a way to 1-0 loss to No. 8 Penn State on September 14. goals on the season six of which have proved to be pull through and that is the mark of a The Dukes currently stand at 10-1-1 on the year game winners leads the Tribe. truly great team. after a 1-1 draw at Drexel on Oct. 5 and 3-2 win over "Claire is a very talented goal scorer," Lombardo Now 1 am definitely not ready Delaware on Oct. 7- Only three games into its confer- said. "I think we're going to handle her like every- to crown us as ence schedule, JMU is 3-0-1 in the CAA with seven in- body else, within our zone defense. I don't think champs with a conference contests remaining in its regular season. we're going to dispatch anybody to mark her out of performance like JMU's current record is much improved from its the game." last week, but I 4-7-1 record through 12 games last season. Last season In last year's matchup of these two CAA rivals, Wil- think that we are Madison was fortunate to finish 11-11-2 after starting liam and Mary defeated JMU 3-1. In that game, Zim- really working to- out 0-5. The Dukes' current success can be at least meck recorded a hat trick for the Tribe and had five ward something partly attributed to leadership from senior forward shots on goal, nearly matching the seven of the entire special here. As Annie Lowry. Dukes team. for the actual Lowry has scored seven times this season after a "Claire is somebody who poaches goals," lombar- game I knew it two-goal performance against Delaware. She also has do said. "Balls that are loose in the box, she gets to. So was going to be three assists and three game-winning goals on the we're going to see if wo can hang on to the ball a lot a long day when year. As last year's JMU Female Scholar Athlete of the more and not give her that opportunity." I stepped off the Year had eight goals and six assists in the entire 2006 This game not only gives the Dukes an opportunity BoronowJTy bus at Parsons season. to avenge its 2006 lost but has important hnpiifttfcMU Field "Annie is just a big-time player," coach Dave Lom- on the 2007 CAA standings. The 3-0-1-conference re- Dtmif MIUM/iinoi pi Within about two minutes I had bardo said. "She can really take over a game, like she cord of each learn ties them for second in the CAA. be- 1 gone from a full travel suit to boxers did against Delaware. It was 1-1 (at the half! and she hind the 4-00 VCU Rams. Senior (oploin Ann* lowy has Korea a leanvhiah smn 900k, dm el whkh come os cjome-ninners The Dukes f«e Wilkom and Maty Friday. and a t-shirt because it was so unrea- came out in the second half and scored two goals that "William and Mary has been at the top of the CAA sonably warm outside. a lot of goalkeepers wont ever get to. She's just an im- for years," Lombardo said. "They beat us at their place Immediately after kickoff I knew pact player for us." last year, but I think our team this year is better. We're playing at home, so I'm excited about the opportunity. that the Huskies had brought their "A" William and Mary comes into the game with an playing with a lot of confidence right now. and Wt ra I ml wry positive about this game." game because they were playing a lot harder than anything that we had seen on film. As the game went on the rest of the defense and I got a little more comfortable and finally stepped it up and had enough defensive stops to win CLARK:'80s standout won the game. The way that the game finished up you really had to feel for Northeastern. two Super Bowls with Skins They played really hard. As we boarded the bottn route to the airport the mes- ClAIK,fr«i Front In 1985 Clark signed with the sage on the bus was clear, everyone "JMU gave me the resources to Redskins and flourished in coach knew that we would never give that have a professional career," Clark Joe Gibbs' offense. In his eight poor of an effort in any of our remain- said. years in Washington, Clark caught ing games. The CAA is way too strong "Without going to JMU, I 549 balls for 8,742 yards, ranking and if you take a week off you will lose. would've never had an opportu- third for both on the Redskins all- The trip home was a long one. I time list. Asa member of the "Pos- slept pretty much the whole ride and nity to go on to the pros. I give it se" with Monk and Ricky Sanders, all to di.ill.h e McMillin and the had my usual dreams which include JMU staff, especially 'Uncle' Ron; Clark was the No. 2 receiver, but is eating food and hitting quarterbacks, he took good care of all the football remembered as the Redskins big- with the occasional conversation with players there," he said referring to play threat. Clark helped the Skins Elvis. 1 also spent time working men- JMU's former President Ronald F. to Super Bowl championships in tally to put the game behind me By the Carrier. '87 and '91. According to Red- time we arrived back in Harrisonburg Despite his slender frame — 5- skins Hall of Fame quarterback the whole team was happy and ready foot-10 and 170 pounds — Clark Sonny Jurgenson, his play might for URI. By no means will anyone take caught the eye of McMillin and his be the reason why neither Monk DiVttlOMMQWST/noHp this weekend's game lightly. or himself has been enshrined in staff during his junior year of high Canton. Former Woshington kicker ond Nf IMVT Mark Mosley hands Gorv Clark his Ho. 84 plaque lor the Redskins Xing ol feme. school at Pulaski County. John Baranowsky is a senior economics "If you go back and look at the >>WIB EXCLUSIVE To hear The 8rw/e s Tim Chapman and hrs full interview with Gary Clark visit rhebfeen.org. major ainl starting defensive tackle. "He was extremely fast and his era he played in and who he played coaches in high school just said he was an extremely hard worker," with, he was the 'go-to' receiver," McMillin said at JMU's practice last Jurgenson said following Sunday's game. "Art was the possession re- Thursday. "There was no doubt that ceiver, but the big-play guy was his catching ability was very good.* Gary Clark." The early interest in Clark paid off for both him and the school. 'Pie Mike Holbert, a '80 alum who now resides in Chantilly, Virginia, reliable receiver was also an elusiw was also in attendance Sunday and kick returner, attracting profession- was proud to see Clark recognized al scouts to JMU. as a Redskin great. rheB»ih,lo. "I think between myself, Scott "I remember when they beat ImlWeek Norwood and Charles Haley we all H Virginia, he returned two punts for Total Percentage came out and went to Super Bowls touchdowns," Holbert said. "JMU pretty early in our careers, so that has always been one of the better toJMU <« Rhode bland i\ii J\ll JMU IMI JMU JMU made a huge," Clark said. His evolution as one of the top I-AA teams so it doesn't really sur- •21 Florida State ■ Wake Portal rat) PSU Wake Forest PSU FSU Wake Forest prise me (how well he did]." receivers in the NFL didn't happen Clark isn't surprised at how well Georgia Tech fl Miami (Fi.) Miami Miami Miami Georgia lack Miami (ieorgia Tech right away; Clark helped pioneer his career turned out either, but »ii MlaaourifJ *6 Oklahoma HMMUfl Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma the expansion United States Foot- would like to receive his shot at the hall league and honed his skills •22 Auburn 0 Arkansas Hall of Fame as the second Duke. Auburn Auburn Auburn AntBBMI \ulnirii Auburn during the league's only seasons in Haley was on the 2007 ballot but Purdue 0 Mul.ig.m Michigan Michigan Mu higan Purdue Michigan Purdue the summers of '83 and '84 with the wasn't voted in despite being the Jacksonville Bulls. ..»„*• °nly NFL player in history to win Redskins tg Packet! Redskins Reds kin-. Packers Redskins Redskins Packers ,u,of five Super Bowl rings. in.Mi-, | Buooaneen Titans Hues Bins Titans Bum titans school, everybody really wanted me "Michael Irvin went in the time to be a punt returner and a kickoff he probably should have and my PexaN > Jaguan Jap ■lags lags 'IVxans J.igs IVxans returner, but I really wanted to play numbers are damn near the same," Eagle* B J«ti Baglea .lets Fnglcs Jets 1 aglea .Ii Is receiver." Clark said. "So I moved Clark said. "There's an argument on to the USFL because I was a first for this, so maybe once we get Art Bengals Q Cln<'t> Chiefs B< ngals Bengals Chiefs Bengals Bengals round pick, so I'd get a chance to 11 p^ret^chX, I = Z ^- - ' -»*"«" *"** "" Panthen f Cirdmahi Panthers Cardinal.^ Cardinals Panthers Cardinals Cardinals play." 10 Thursdoy, October 11,2007 www.thebreeze.org The Breeze RHODE ISLAND : Madison travels Fantasy football: week six IY RYAN KERR quickly. Look for D-Mac to tourch a Jets defense for fourth CAA contributing writtr that wouldn't be able to stop the Harrisonburg contest Saturday Blue Streaks. RHODE ISIAND from page 9 Fall is finally here, fantasy owners. With the I ine: 250 yds and 3 TDs. cMt'iisivi' loot hall team is bettor against the weather cooling down throughout the country, run than vu- have had in several years." you must start factoring location into your weekly Maurice Jones-Drew, .IncltMimille Rhode bland hM the ->i\th-ranked rush- CAA Statistical Leaders fantasy starts. Warm-weather teams like Arizona, Week 5 gave fantasy owners their 1st MJD sight- ing defcOM in the CAA. giving up an aver- Tampa Bay and Miami have seen their seasons ing of the year. Before his long 52 yard touchdown (Through Week Six) scamper against the Chiefs, Drew looked more like age of 128.5 yards per game. I'RI RIH has melt with the change of the seasons. The Cardinals MJD light. Drew should have his way against an the fifth-ranked rushing otffesM in the CAA, Passing and Buccaneers arc tied for first in their respective with an average of 178.5 yards per game. The conferences with records of 3-2; it will be interest- improving Texans defense. 1. Joe Flacco, University of Delaware Rams run a wishbone offense, which i*- pri ing to see if they can can continue to play well and line: 110 yds and 1 score. marilv 1 running formation but is well-suited 292.0 Yds/G, 1752 Yds, 8 TDs maintain those leads throughout the season. for quarterback option plays. JMU played 2. Jake Phillips. College of Willam and Mary How about that Monday Night Football game DUDS against .1 similar offensive scheme Sept ir» 287.2 Yds/G. 1723 Yds, 12 TDs between the Cowboys and the Bills? Less than a Vdrian Peterson, Minnesota against VM1. " 3. Bryan Savage, Hofstra University week after I praised Tony Romo for being a top-five Mr. Peterson will ha\-e his first taste of an elite NFL "The fact that we have some practice time 2578 Yds/G, 1289 Yds, 9 TDs MI. quaterback, all he does is go out and tie a Cow- (I. tins.' Although the Bears haw given up more against it I think helps," JMU coach Mickey 4. Rieky Santos, University of New Hampshire boys single-game interception record. With five in- points than fantasy owners arc used to, they still Matthews said. "Bui il'sadouble-edged sword, 253-6 Yds/G, 1268 Yds, 8 TDs terceptions, two of which were returned for touch- crush against the run. !,ook for Minnesota to go because th-> \ e lean how we line up against it. 5. Sean Schaefer. Towson University downs, Romo showed us that anything can happen nowhere. That being nidi 1 think anyone would rather 234.3 Yds/G, 1406 Yds, 9 TDs in a given week. Unfortunatly for the Cowboys, who Dive the practice [in] game time against it." won on a 53-yard field goal by rookie kicker Nicho- Marques Colston, New Orleans Madison relied OB its defense to clinch Bn«hlny las Folk, they get New England at home next week Colston has been the ideal example of an overrated I victors last week at Northeastern, when for the game of the season. player losing his luster in year two. Joe Horn was senior strong safety Nick Adams caught his 1. Tim Hightowcr, University of Richmond I have decided to try something oew with the able to draw teams' No. 1 corner a year ago. With second interception of the season with 36 sec- 1804 Yds/G. 902 Yds, 13 TDs weekly fantasy football article. Each week I am go- Horn gone, Colston has been downright ineffective. onds left in the game to halt a Northeastern 2. Karcem Muggins, Hofstra University ing to answer a question from a reader regarding Seattle is no juggernaut, but until I see some im- drive into Madison territory- Nil's gritty per- 1194 Yds/G, 597 Yds, 6 TDs who to start. For example, Clinton Portis or Chester provement, Colston is staying on the bench. formance showed that being a top-10 team 3. Matt Lawrence, University of Massachusetts Taylor. I will give you, the reader, a breakdown of comes with more challenges than just the 116.2 Yds/G, 581 Yds, 5 TDs who I think should start. I will keep a weekly tally of how accurate 1 am to prove my fantasy worth. Send SLEEPERS fundamentals of the game. 4. Maurice Murray, Northeastern University Kurl \\ arner. Arizona # your "Who to Start" emails to kerrrj(ajmu.edu by Lasi year. JMU defeated URI 35-23 at 115.0 Yds/G, 575 Yds, 4 TDs The two-time MVP is back in the saddle for a de- home by capitalizing on big plays. Madison 5 Omar Cuff, University of Delaware Tuesday night before next week's game. For this week though, here are my studs to start, duds to sit, cent Cardinals team. If Warner can keep his fum- senior tailback Eugene Holloman put the 110.5 Yds/G, 663 Yds. 18 TDs bles down, took for him to put up decent fantasy Dukes ahead for good by rushing 64 yards for and sleeper picks for Week 6. numbers. a touchdown that gave JMU a 28-23 lead in the fourth quarter. With Holloman recover- 1. Charles Sullhan, Hofstra University STUDS Wes Wclker. New Knfdurid ing from arthroscopic surgery, other players 98.6 Yds/G, 493 Yds. 5 TDs DOOOVU MVNithh. Philadelphia With all of the attention on Randy Moss and Donte must step up. The much-maligned QB has his back against the 2. Aaron Love, University of Delaware Stallworth, took for the former Dolphin to have a le.nns really want to upset you every wall. The 1-3 Eagles have placed all of the bur- 84.6 Yds/G, 423 Yds, lTD huge name Sunday night. Wclker will be able to con- Saturday; you're loom get then beat abot," den on McNabb to turn their season around, and tribute on punt returns, Hckofrs, and as a recevier. Matthews laid "VVe have to understand we're 3 Kevin Grayson, University of Richmond gonna MA thai even Saturday." 80.0 Yds/G, 400 Yds, o TDs The Dukes can expect a mucous homccom Keith LeVan, University of New Hampshire ing crowd at Rhode Island, hut the 1 p.m. show- 80.0 Yds/G, 400 Yds. 7 TDs Send Hyiui fantjiKV down is the last road game in October for JMU. 5. 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