THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGIAN COLLEGIAN

SPORTSFriday, August FRIDAY 31, 2007

66 9 Yards in his last outing against ranked 9th at his position KYLE BELL Colorado, a team high by Lindy’s Sports POINT-COUNTERPOINT JORDAN DIZON VITALS Position: RB 1288 137 VITALS Number: 34 Yards in his 2005 season, the most led the Buffs with 137 Position: LB Height: 6-2 in school history by a sophomore Will we ‘grill the buffs’? tackles in 2006 Number: 44 Weight: 232 Height: 6-0 Year: Junior 0 Don’t shoot the messenger, 15 Weight: 220 Career touchdowns vs. Colorado Coach Hawkins, the number one tackles against CSU in 2006 Year: Senior Major: Technical Journalism reason why CU will lose but CU is no pushover Hometown: Keenesburg Cody Hawk- Major: Economics You know ins, CU’s redshirt Hometown: Kauai, Hawaii your football freshman quar- team made a bad terback and son of Bell ready hire when its new Head Coach Dan Dizon coach loses to Hawkins, hasn’t a Division I-AA lost a game since team in his fi rst he started play- to run game, as was the ing in sixth grade. anchors Hawkins is unde- case for CU coach By MIKE DONOVAN By NICK HUBEL By SEAN STAR Dan Hawkins last feated for his life The Rocky Mountain Collegian year. and is one of three Hawkins went main reasons that CSU fans should be worried for the Rocky Mountain defense When facing a dominant defensive on to coach the Buffs to another defeat in his second player, there are often things that can be game, losing to a mediocre CSU team 14-10. Expect Showdown. By JEFF DILLON done to take him out of the game. Ends this year to be no different as long as Hawkins is 1. The mini Hawk The Rocky Mountain Collegian can be run around; corners can be thrown still the Buffs’ coach. However this time, the Rams When coach Hawkins announced that his son away from. But a dominant linebacker is should be better and Hawkins won’t be able to play would be the starting quarterback for this game, Jordan Dizon is the senior anchor tough to avoid, particularly one like CU’s the fi rst-year excuse card, either. CSU defenders were probably licking their lips to of the Buffs’ defense. His 137 tackles Jordan Dizon. Give the man credit, though; he rebounded with have a chance to bash around a player who’s never in 2006 were second-best in the Big 12. So, instead of beating around the bush a solid 2-9 fi nish after the Showdown loss. Even more taken a snap at the college level. He’s a big, physical, weak-side lineback- with bubble screens and short passes, the comforting for Hawkins was that his former team, However, many times in sports, a newcomer can er who fi nds a way to factor into almost CSU offense will run right at the Buffs this Boise State, went undefeated and won a BSC bowl in excel early because rookie athletes are unaware of every play. year. its fi rst season without him. So, what did the coach the giant microscope on them. One year ago, Dizon led all defensive Fortunately for the Rams, they just do to help his team improve this year? He named his Hawkins is no joke, which is indicated by his players with 12 tackles against CSU and might have the personnel to pull it off. son, Cody, the starting quarterback. Normally this win-loss record, and his teammates will be invigo- the Buffs defense limited the Rams to Junior running back Kyle Bell will spear- wouldn’t be that odd, as college football coaches rated by the fact that their quarterback can throw an just 60 yards rushing. head the ground game Saturday, behind from Lee Corso to Steve Spurrier have coached their accurate pass, something that simply did not hap- But that, of course, was without star an inexperienced but talented offensive kid. pen with Bernard Jackson at the helm. running back Kyle Bell, who returns for line. But Hawkins’ choice to name his offspring the 2. Jordan Dizon is freakishly good the Rams this year after suffering a sea- “I’m as excited as I have been in my starter is about as questionable as his attempts to CU’s best player, by a wide margin, is senior in- son-ending knee injury in 2006. entire life,” Bell said. make his 2-10 team better. side linebacker Jordan Dizon. Dizon, who has played “They’ve got Bell back, and he’s their Bell said that facing a preseason All- The coach has sent text messages to his players, in every game in his career and been a thorn in the top dog,” Dizon said. “We know they’re American like Dizon will not change the taken them paintballing, gone sky-diving with them Rams’ side ever since his debut in 2004. going to run it hard on us.” team’s offensive strategy. and brought them to Invesco Field last week just to Dizon tackled CSU running back Marcus Hous- In 2005, the two faced off in the “I have no doubt in my mind that I “visualize” a win among other bizarre rituals that ton on the goal line with 30 seconds left to play in his Showdown, with Bell gaining 66 yards could go out and get 30 carries,” Bell said. won’t work. His promotion of his son, Cody, doesn’t fi rst game. and Dizon fi nishing with four tackles. “We’ve got to attack the running game the come as much of a surprise though, as Hawkins’ de- Since then, Dizon has simply dominated oppo- Dizon said Bell is a rare combination same way no matter what. As long as we cision to name Bernard Jackson the starter last year nents, putting up ridiculous numbers, including 15 of physicality and speed, which makes do what we are capable of doing and do proved to be a terrible choice. Hopefully the Buffs tackles against CSU last season. him diffi cult to contain. what we are supposed to do it doesn’t re- have a backup quarterback ready because baby Dizon will most likely be blocked by recently con- “Whenever you have a running back ally matter who we are going up against.” Hawkins is built like a kicker. verted fullback Gartrell Johnson III. Johnson, who is that’s big, powerful and elusive, that’s Offensive coordinator Dan Hammer- At 5-foot-11, the Idaho native can barely see over a great pass blocker, may not be able to handle the huge,” Dizon said. “He breaks tackles schmidt said that the team will rely on the the line and his 190-pound frame isn’t exactly proto- sheer athleticism or skill of this preseason all-Big 12 but he can also break off big runs in the running game during the Showdown, but typical of an impact player at his position. linebacker. open fi eld, too. It’s tough.” that he feels like the team will be best if With a defensive line that has started a com- 3. Payback Dizon said the Buffs have to keep it they are able to mix things up. bined 80 games, the Rams pass rush should be all Dan Hawkins has never defeated CSU and in his simple and avoid big mistakes against “We’re obviously going to run it a lot over the fi rst-year player. And if the Hawkins family fi rst chance last year, the “offensive” genius was able Bell and the entire CSU offense. If so, better than we did last year,” Hammer- isn’t reason enough for why the Rams are going to to put up 148 offensive yards on the Rams. Hawkins Dizon said, it should be a CU victory. schmidt said. “We hope to get 150-plus.” win Saturday, there’s plenty of others. and CU need a win to legitimize themselves this sea- “They’re a bunch of blue-collar guys Senior quarterback Caleb Hanie is ex- In contrast to the Buffs, the Rams have a senior son and want to make up for last year’s loss in addi- and they always come out and work cited about the potential for a return of quarterback with 17 career starts under his belt - tion to their dreadful 2-10 season. hard,” he said. the running game, saying that it will open that’s 17 more than Hawkins if you’re counting. CU players believe they should have won last “I just want to come out and do my up the playbook for the team. CSU also has one of the best receiving corps in season’s match-up and Saturday will be a chance to job, and that’s what we all have to do. “They better put eight guys in the box the region and 20 returning starters. exorcise the demons of last year. Whoever makes the least mistakes is go- because we are going to run the ball on And remember fans, this isn’t intramurals, it’s And payback may be the most important thing ing to win.” them,” Hanie said. the Rocky Mountain Showdown, brother. on the Buffs’ minds.

CAMPUS VOICE CSU-CU RIVALRY TIMELINE

A brief history of the battle for the Centennial Cup: CSU QB What is your 1893 University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado Hanie looks to prediction for Agricultural College (later Colorado State) play the fi rst game in the rivalry’s history. The Aggies lose to hungers e Rocky Mountain the Buffalos 70-6. 1901 Colorado State takes the Centennial Cup for the Showdown? “I gotta go with “CSU’s gonna win. “24-14, CSU.” “24-13, CSU.” “24-21, CSU.” fi rst time, beating the Buffs in Fort Collins, 10-0. my Alma Mater, If it’s close or not, 1958 for win CU. It’ll be close it doesn’t matter, TOM HILBERT GARY OZZELLO MATT ROHAN In their last year as the Aggies (the mascot was though.” as long as we Head volleyball Senior associate Junior rebound vs. CU offi cially switched to the Rams in 1959), CSU win.” coach athletic director of Criminal Justice JORDON DIZON external operations and Business defeats CU, 15-14. It was the team’s sixth road win By JEFF DILLON close the year and Hanie’s stats der coach Sonny Lubick, every in the rivalry game’s 65-year history. VITALS Senior GEORGE HILL Accounting The Rocky Mountain Collegian slowly deteriorated, along with CSU senior quarterback has led 1983 the team’s hopes. his team to a bowl game. Position: QB CU Linebacker Senior Wide receiver After a 23-year hiatus, the CSU-CU rivalry returns to Caleb Hanie is a confi dent When CSU kicks off the 2007 Anthony Hill took the Rams Number: 16 the state of Colorado. Played in Boulder, CSU loses guy, but just about anyone campaign Saturday against CU to the 1994 Holiday Bowl, Mo- Height: 6-2 31-3. could see that confi dence wan- at 10 a.m. at Invesco Field at ses Moreno the 1997 Holiday Weight: 236 1988 ing at the close of the 2006 sea- Mile High in Denver, Hanie will Bowl, Matt Newton the 2000 Year: Senior CSU blows a 13-point lead in the second half, son. be as hungry as anyone to get Liberty Bowl, Bradlee Van Pelt Major: Business administration eventually falling to the Buffs 27-23 in Fort Collins. After starting the season the bad taste of last season out the 2003 San Francisco Bowl Hometown: Forney, Texas 1995 4-1, including a 14-10 victory of his mouth. and Justin Holland the 2005 Head Coach Sonny Lubick experiences the game The Breakdown for the fi rst time, losing to the Buffs 42-14 in over Colorado, the senior quar- “It was frustrating, no ques- Poinsettia Bowl. : Position by position Boulder. After 37 years of sporadic match-ups, the terback looked to be on his way tion about it,” Hanie said of the For Hanie to keep that matchup is reinstated as an annual game after the to a highly successful season. ’06 campaign. “We’re so hun- streak alive, he will need the By MATT STEPHENS summer and should do a quality ceiving has improved tremendous- between Sedric Patterson and Ricky 1995 season. Instead, the Rams rattled gry to start winning again.” kind of performance he had “He comes in the huddle The Rocky Moutain Collegian job in short yardage situations as ly this off-season. A vocal leader on Brewer, the Rams look almost as 2000 off seven consecutive losses to The good news for Hanie is in the fi rst fi ve games of 2006, with confi dence,” Walker said. well as opening holes for Bell. Red- the fi eld, the 6-foot-6 Vineland na- deep overall all at the linebacker Senior quarterback Matt Newton, who would go on that history is on his side. Un- when he completed 72 percent “You can see he’s going to go QB – Caleb Hanie is without a shirt freshman Zac Pagua is second- tive should be turning heads of Pro positions as they are at running to be the MWC Player of the Year, leads the Rams of his passes for fi ve touch- make a play. He’s got that look doubt the starter for the Rams this string behind Johnson. scouts in 2007. back. Jeff Horinek and Jake Pottorff to a 28-24 Showdown victory. Coupled with a 41-14 downs and two interceptions. in his eyes that just makes you season. At practice he looks very SE – The Rams leading receiver OL – The Rams offensive line will start at middle- and weakside- win over the Buffs in the 1999 season, the game In the fi nal seven games of trust him.” poised in the pocket and shows from a year ago, Damon Morton, this season looks twice as good as linebacker, respectively. Behind represents the fi rst back-to-back wins for the Rams Bell agreed, saying he in the Showdown in more than 50 years. the year, Hanie’s completion success throwing while on the run. highlights the split end spot this last year with an impressive ability them are upperclassmen Nathan GRAPHIC BY COLLEGIAN STAFF | COLLEGIAN FILE ART percentage went down to 55 could see Hanie’s ability from If history repeats itself this season, season. Fore precautionary pur- to stay with their pass blocks as well Pauly and junior college transfer 2002 percent, with six touchdowns his freshman year, when he CSU should be playing a 13-game poses, Morton has been doing re- as creating holes for the running John Clark. Junior quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt scores the and nine interceptions. started fi ve games in place of schedule in 2007 as every other ceiving drills without pads the past game up the middle and standing CB – Seniors Darryl Williams THE FINE PRINT go-ahead touchdown on a 23-yard scramble with just 6:20 left on the clock, sealing the deal on the But, as Co-Offensive Coor- an injured Holland. Ram quarterback under coach Son- week due to a sore shoulder, but the defensive line up for counters and Joey Rucks will start at both “We came in together, so I KICK OFF: 10 a.m. Rams 19-14 win. It is the Rams third Showdown win dinator, Dan Hammerschmidt ny Lubick has led his team to a bowl should be in full form on Saturday. around the outside. Starting posi- cornerback spots on Saturday in in four years. saw him step in as a true fresh- PARKING LOTS OPEN: 6 a.m. pointed out, those numbers game his senior season. Johnny Walker and George Hill are tions were up for grabs when camp Denver. Williams has shown the STADIUM GATES OPEN: 8 a.m. 2006 had more to do with an ineffec- man and start those games, RB – After a torn ACL in 2006 the other noted names with Mor- began, but the team has settle with most consistency during prac- No vehicles will be allowed to line up until 5:30 a.m. The Rocky Mountain Showdown returns to Denver tive run game than it did with and you could just tell he was that cost Kyle Bell the entire season, ton. Walker has been showing great Cole Pemberton at left tackle, soph- tice this week. While Rucks hasn’t Prohibited items include: Hard-sided items of any kind, including in style, as the Rams overcome an early defi cit Hanie’s performance. way ahead of the curve,” Bell Bell is back and in the full swing improvement this summer and Hill omore Shelley Smith at left guard, gabbed as many interceptions dur- coolers or thermoses; Alcohol or illegal drugs; Glass bottles or to take the 14-10 win. The game has the lowest “He just had to throw it too said. “He’s one of those guys of things. He has shown the ability has proved himself worthy of qual- sophomore Tim Walter at center, ing drills, he has been the best in cans; Firearms or weapons of any type; Artifi cial noisemakers attendance of any since the Showdown moved to many times last year,” Ham- that will do whatever it takes.” to power the ball up the middle as ity playing time. senior Nick Allotta at right guard man-on-man coverage and should such as whistles or airhorns; Fireworks, confetti or animals; CU Denver, with 65,701 showing up to support their merschmidt said. Hanie said This season may take a lot, well as soft hands on the receiving FL – Luke Roberts will be the and sophomore Adrian Martinez at be a shutdown corner for the Rams. paraphernalia. teams. he believes the Rams’ offense considering the history and the end of the ball. Behind Bell on the No. 1 man at the fl anker position right tackle. The most surprising corner has is ready for a bounce-back sea- fact that this is his fi nal shot depth chart are Gartrell Johnson III, this year, but rightfully pleading his DL – From the end to end, the been sophomore transfer Nick Op- - Compiled by Nick Hubel son. to put a mark on CSU football Michael Myers and John Mosure. case throughout camp has been Da- defensive line this year looks solid, penneer with his amazing ability “I have all the confi dence lore. Myers is one of the most impressive mon Morton’s twin brother, Dion. housing three seniors and a junior. to make one-handed interceptions in the world in those guys,” But fi rst things fi rst: Hanie running backs during camp thanks Morton, a high school quarterback, The two marquee names of the with ease. said Hanie. “We’ve made huge wants to beat the Buffs a sec- to his elusiveness and breakaway is the shortest receiver in the Rams’ front four are defensive tackle Blake S – Klint Kubiak and Mike Pag- COVER ILLUSTRATIONS strides in the run game already, ond time. speed around the outside. Don’t be arsenal, but makes up for his size Smith and defensive end Jesse Nad- notta return as starters from a year FRONT AND BACK PHOTOS BY AARON MONTOYA | COLLEGIAN and as far as the receivers go, “I’d love to be up 28-0 in surprised if he is moved to second- with his speed and athletic ability. ing. Last season the two combined ago. Ram fans should be excited O NLINE DESIGN BY HAILEY MCDONALD | COLLEGIAN I’d say they’re the best in the the second quarter and just string very soon. TE – Mark it down: Kory Sper- for 56 total tackles and two and a to watch these two the next two From left, John Mosure (1), Gartrell Johnson III conference.” stick the dagger in,” he said. FB – After starting last season ry, fi rst-team all-conference. On half sacks. Nading should rebound years. Kubiak recently returned to “But that never seems to hap- Log on to Collegian.com for coverage, (5), Kyle Bell (34), and Michael Myers (12) stand Senior wide receiver John- at halfback and only earning 305 the practice fi eld, Sperry shows from had a disappointing junior the practice fi eld from an injury ready to face the CU Buffaloes in the 2007 ny Walker said that “Hot Hand pen. They’re gonna come out yards on the ground all year, Gar- perhaps more will to succeed this campaign after turning heads as a but should be ready to go against BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN slideshoes and commentary during Rocky Mountain Showdown. To purchase re- Hanie,” as he’s dubbed him, fi ring and fi ghting. But if we trell Johnson III has been moved to season than anyone else. As if he sophomore. the Buffs. Pagnotta was a pleasant prints of this or any Collegian staff photo(s) go Colorado State University quarterback Caleb Hanie (16) throws a has emerged as a trustworthy play as well as I know we can, the starting fullback position. He’s wasn’t one of the Rams’ best players LB – While the battle for start- surprise last year until a knee injury and after the game. to http://reprints.collegian.com/ after Wednes- pass during a team practice on Monday. leader for this team. we should beat CU.” added 12 pounds of muscle this already, Sperry’s blocking and re- ing strongside-linebacker isn’t over slowed him down. day, September 5. CSU propoSeS Change in employee benefit programS | page 5 THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Fort Collins, Colorado COLLEGIAN Volume 116 | No. 19 Friday, August 31, 2007 www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891 Readership program a free-for-all New machines open with giftcards, staff IDs

By todd MEtcAlF McDonald’s gift card, which provides 1,000 CTV Thursday. “So the card Campus Television reporters found. copies of USA Today, readers are only as good as the The service was The New York Times info provided by the school.” Anybody with a gift card not intended to ben- and the Denver Post “We are definitely working or driver’s license has access efit CSU professors or to students five days to make them more secure,” to newspapers paid for by stu- instructors. a week. she added. dent fees, Campus Television “There is really no The malfunc- The program cost students tune in to channel reporters found Thursday. way to tell whether I’m tioning machines, a total of about $25,000 last se- 11 for ctV news The Collegiate Readership taking a newspaper or according to USA To- mester, but that cost has gone and ctV sports. newspaper stands – intended a professor is,” said day, are the result of up to about $36,000 after the For more on this to increase readership among Katie Gleeson, presi- simplistic mechanics program increased its loca- story go to ctV11. college students – are mal- dent of the Associated and a desire to give tions on campus and added the com. functioning, allowing instruc- Students of CSU. “We access to students. machines – ultimately costing tors, professors and passersby have been working “They (the ma- about $1.50 per student. to reap the benefits of the stu- with USA Today to fix chines) are pretty The newspapers are in dent-funded service. it, we have also been trying to simple in their capabilities open racks in the resident The machines, which read sync with our Student ID office in that they are only battery- halls, as students need a key to AAron MontoyA | COLLEGIAN “complimentary to students; to figure out the kinks.” operated and independent access the The various Collegiate Readership program newspaper dispens- Insert Student ID,” open for ASCSU brought the pro- units,” Stacy Pisoni, account ers around campus were recently found to open with the swipe of anything from a faculty ID to a gram to campus last year, manager for USA Today, told See rEAdEr on Page 7 any magnetic-striped card, such as this Safeway Club card.

“We’ve conceptualized it as having courses that would have lots of interactive, engaging exercises rams victory and activities, even some online gaming,” Maria Puzziferro | Director of the Denver Center for CSU CSU approves online university By Erik MyErs the degree programs will be able to fill in certain oc- The Rocky Mountain Collegian entail, as the selection pro- cupational needs required cess is somewhat different. around the state, such as the It took nine months for “We will be doing thor- growing number of subject- university officials to con- ough educational demand specific teachers in the field ceptualize the new online analysis work to determine of education. university CSU-Colorado, what programs we would “You always hear there and it might just take an- offer to our perspective stu- are great shortages of teach- other year before it’s up and dent populations,” Simpson ers in the math, science, running. said. engineering areas,” Simp- Approved by CSU’s Early research of job son said. “If there’s a high board of governors one week markets both regional and demand for those kinds of ago, the online university local have determined four skills and content areas, is directed mainly toward fields that will likely become we can be providing those community college gradu- the initial programs of the through either professional ates seeking a bachelor’s or university: business, health development programs or master’s degree, or those care, public sector and interdisciplinary masters simply seeking professional education. All four fields programs.” development. will have various emphases In developing CSU-Col- Rick Simpson, associate available. orado, CSU provost at CSU, said it has Simpson said he hoped yet to be determined what that CSU-Colorado would See onlinE on Page 3 hodi’s half note to host fundraising concert

By ElizABEth FritzlEr lead singer for Other Side of pressed her anticipation The Rocky Mountain Collegian Clearview and Chief Opera- and emphasized that the tions Officer for CBC, Luizza concert should serve partly This Saturday, Hodi’s said the show’s paramount as a welcoming event for Half Note will likely reach goal is to get college stu- university students. its 300-person capacity as dents actively involved in “I enjoy being in a posi- the venue hosts Congrega- the community. tion to help out with the lo- tions Building Community’s Promotions through cal music scene and in the (CBC) fundraiser concert. KCSU, flyers and the Inter- community,” she said. “It Local rock bands, Other net allowed Luizza to hit ad- [the concert] should appeal Side of Clearview vertising from every angle to all college students.” and The Broth- possible, he said. Hodi’s normally holds BrAndon iwAMoto | COLLEGIAN erhood of Dae The Gay and one fundraising concert Han, who have Lesbian Fund for per month. The most recent The Colorado State University volleyball team celebrates game point by right side hitter Tonya played at Hodi’s Colorado pledges show benefited a cancer- Mokelki (7) to finish off the No. 13-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes by a score of 3-0. before, will join to match Satur- fighting organization. An- Tickle Me Pink day’s donations up other show is scheduled for and No Fair to $10,000, while next month as well. Fights for the KCSU and Scene “This is the first benefit benefit event. Magazine contrib- concert that CBC has ever CBC, with ute as additional done, so it’s been a learning 100-plus mem- sponsors. CBC sug- process,” Luizza said. “But “It’s a time to kind of create unity between us.” bers, seeks to luizzA gests a $5 donation. we’re hoping we can possi- overcome social In addition to its bly turn this into an annual Joslynn Sielaff | ASCSU Assistant Director of Student Services barriers between position as a fund- thing.” cultural groups. The organi- raiser, the event may further Staff writer Elizabeth zation’s current community popularize Fort Collins’ lo- Fritzler can be reached at involvement includes aid cal music artists. [email protected]. for families stricken by the Joey Barba, The Brother- Greeley meatpacking plant hood of Dae Han’s guitarist, ASCSU to ‘Grill the Buffs’ raids. said they want to play for all The Saturday event ages. conGrEGAtions BuildinG marks the non-profit’s “We didn’t want to play By lAurA AndErson game between the CSU Rams be served to the first thousand coMMunity BEnEFit first major public attempt unless it could be all ages,” concErt The Rocky Mountain Collegian the CU-Boulder Buffaloes. students from 10 a.m. until at moving into Fort Col- Barba said. Associated Students of supplies run out. Saturday, Aug. 1 @ 8 p.m. lins, and CBC anticipates A lack of age restriction, Hodi’s Half Note, 167 N. The “Grill the Buffs” pep CSU Assistant Director of Stu- The pep rally begins at confronting issues such paired with free admission College Ave. rally will combine free food dent Services, Joslynn Sielaff, 11:50 a.m. and will feature as affordable housing and for CSU students, could in- All Ages and school spirit today on the a said the purpose of the rally the CSU pep band and cheer education in the upcoming fluence familiarity with resi- Featured bands: Other Side Lory Student Center Plaza. is to get students excited about squad. Rams football coach year. dent bands. However, Barba of Clearview, The Brotherhood This is the second annual Saturday’s football game. Sonny Lubick and volleyball CSU graduate Matt Luiz- still predicts “a lot of loyal of Dae Han, Tickle Me Pink, No “Grill the Buffs” rally in prepa- “It’s a time to kind of create coach Tom Hilbert will also za has acted as the medium fans” in the turnout. Fair Fights ration for Saturday’s Rocky unity between us,” Sielaff said. between the music and CBC Greta Cornett, Hodi’s Admission: Free for CSU Mountain Showdown football Free buffalo burgers will See Grill on Page 3 for the past two months. As Promotion Manager, ex- students (with valid ID) 2 Friday, August 31, 2007 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Weather CorreCtion Campus eye Calendar Today The photo of Rams quaterback Caleb Hanie featured on the Isolated T-Storms front of Thursday’s special sec- Today, August 31 tion was credited to the wrong Downtown Denver photographer. Collegian pho- Lunchtime RAM Rally 87 | 59 tographer Brandon Iwamoto 12:00 p.m. should have been credited Join the voice of the Rams Rich Saturday for the photo. 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ONLINE | CSU-Colorado online univeristy to increase access Continued from Page 1 said that CSU-Colorado would economy for Colorado. apply it to real world instanc- those roots. be a non-profit enterprise but “(CSU-Colorado) Maria Puzziferro, director es. When asked what would “(CSU-Colorado) is another coordinated with the Colorado that revenues would be flow- of the Denver Center for CSU, be considered as such exer- important step in the outreach Community College Sys- ing back into the Fort Collins is another is overlooking the curriculum cises, Puzziferro listed video and engagement in the com- tem, whose associate degree and Pueblo campuses and important step in development at CSU-Colora- clips, textbook reading, audio munity, by bringing education graduates are the university’s their respective colleges for do. Puzziferro said that since clips, podcasts, webpage links literally to a person’s home or targeted demographic. Simp- provided curriculum and fac- the outreach and degree programs have yet to and crossword puzzles among business wherever they are, son said that officals intend ulty. Beyond that, Springfield be figured out, an approach some possible exercises in and allowing them to connect to secure accredidation from said revenues would be dis- engagement in the to online learning at the uni- which students could learn with CSU as a system.” Spring- the Higher Learning Com- tributed across the universities versity has been conceptual- and apply. field said. mission for CSU-Colorado, as needed. community” ized, known as Active Mastery Simpson said that since its Senior reporter Erik Myers so that community college Lou Swanson, vice provost Learning. status as a land-grant institu- can be reached at news@colle- credit would be transfer- for Outreach and Strategic Rick Simpson “We’ve conceptualized it tion, CSU had been a school gian.com. rable to CSU-Colorado, while Partnerships, said that CSU associate provost at CSU as having courses that would designed to bring the best CSU-Colorado credit would would be drawing $4.5 million have lots of interactive, engag- education to the masses. Since be transferrable to other four from the reserve funds of the ing exercises and activities, then, Simpson said, CSU had year universities in Colorado. CSU System, which would be even some online gaming,” become larger, more selective sity providing service to those Although no final price has paid back to the reserves with Puzziferro said, adding that the and thus less accessible. Simp- who had little access to higher been set, officials are aiming interest. exercises would allow students son said he believed CSU- education, as it would ulti- for a $250, per-credit-hour rate Swanson said there was to learn the content and then Colorado would be a return to mately provide an improved for CSU-Colorado. Springfield value in having such a univer- HOLIDAY TWIN DRIVE-IN 2206 S. Overland Trail GRILL | 221-1244 ‘Grill the Buffs’ pep rally today I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY [PG-13] DAILY- 1:45 4:50 7:35 10:20 Continued from Page 1 traditions here on campus, Halloween (R) and TRANSFORMERS [PG] so she started it last year,” DAILY- 3:35 6:50 9:55 FRI-SUN MAT.- 12:15 be in attendance. said Zane Guilfoyle, ASCSU Yoga! Yoga! SIDE ONE Chuck and Larry (PG-13 ) RATATOUILLE [G] director of student services. ASCSU will be handing Box Office: DAILY- 1:30 4:35 7:20 10:10 out Forever Green t-shirts Guilfoyle hopes “Grill Box office opens at 7:30pm Shows start at dusk. KNOCKED UP [R] and, in association with the the Buffs” will someday be a DAILY- 3:50 7:20 10:00 FRI-SUN MAT.- 12:45 athletics department, will be long-standing tradition. y

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your Two CenTs yesTerday’s resulTs: What is your prediction for the Calling on the Green Machine Rocky Mountain Showdown? 48% 21-14 Rams! 23% I predict that I will be For the 10,000 students dedicated ing different colors. And there’s no ex- Ten in the morning is early for col- drunk 19% A CSU shutout! enough to go to wake up cuse for not having a green shirt, for lege students to do anything, but the 5% 24-7 Buffs 6% I don’t watch football early Saturday morning every student has been given a free one only thing worse than a multi-colored This column , represents - and cheer on the Rams the views of courtesy of this fine institution. student section is a late student sec- the Collegian’s in the Rocky Mountain editorial board. And if you’ve lost yours, go buy an- tion. Showdown against CU- other one. The players will be giving it Apparently 10 in the morning is the (0 Boulder, here’s some ad- their all and so should you. only time the game can be broadcast +/ vice: wear a green shirt to the game. And Yellow is defiantly out of the nationally, so embrace it. At least the )* There’s no doubt we have better fans, question because it’s taken by the other Showdown is on Fox Sports and not so let’s prove it. team. some obscure station like it was last Today’s quesTion: A student section just doesn’t have Also, try as hard as you can to show year. Why is CSU better than CU? the same effect when everyone is wear- up on time. Go Rams. Log on to collegian.com to give us your two cents. sen. Craig has flushed his career away

Louisiana Rep., William Jefferson was recently in- dicted on 16 federal charges of money laundering, fraud and accepting bribes. Ac- cording to reports from CNN, law enforcement officials found “$90,000 in cash in the By Joseph haynie freezer of Jefferson’s Wash- ington home,” an amount In what seems to be com- representing only a fraction monplace in Washington, an- of the money received by the other high profile official has Congressman. been caught in the middle of Aside from Craig, the Re- a scandal. On Tuesday, Sen. publicans too are ripe with Larry Craig, (R-Idaho), vehe- examples of scandalous be- mently denied recent allega- havior. Richard Nixon was tions of homosexual conduct accused of abusing executive saying, “I am not gay.” privilege; accusations which Unfortunately for Craig, ultimately resulted in his res- this statement has become ignation in 1974. somewhat of a campaign Former Speaker of the slogan for the embattled House, Newt Gingrich, re- conservative who, over the cently admitted to having an course of his elected career, affair during the Clinton im- has had to deal with these re- peachment proceedings. occurring allegations. In 2005, Rep. Tom De- What distinguishes this lay was indicted by a Texas Blog of the week event from others is his ad- grand jury on charges of cor- mission of guilt to a misde- ruption and for conspiring meanor charge of disorderly to violate campaign finance conduct for an event earlier laws. Lewd conduct, as in the Summer movie review: focus group, a short play this summer. Craig allegedly case of Craig, albeit inappro- attempted to solicit sex from priate and not becoming of and honestly please. First anese anime. And that Megan tin’ “Bourne” rocked. Rogue an undercover police officer a US Congressman, is not as question: What was the best Fox girl? She’s beautiful but ... agent on a bloody mission of in an airport bathroom in bad as using one’s power and movie of the summer? ouch ... just ... ouch. revenge? Don’t get better than Minnesota. position for personal gratifi- Movie Industry – Oh yeah, Balls – Megan Fox! Hot chick that! Although accusations of cation and gain. I got this one. “Pirates of the ... wooooo! And she knows how Brain sits with a look of dis- a sexual orientation contrary However, the way pub- Caribbean 3” was incredible. to fix cars too! Hot! belief on her face. to his conservative base may lic officials run their private It had pirates and explosions Movie Industry – Well, I’m Brain – That movie had ... be, as Craig says, “completely life is a good indicator of the and hot chicks ... glad somebody appreciated all an amazingly well designed ridiculous.” Nothing can al- quality of their character. Brain – And an obscenely the effort I put into that one. plot, a wonderful script, solid By Chris ChrisTofferson ter the damage done to the We are entitled to know how long convoluted plot that was How could you possibly argue acting ... and we all agree that trust of the American public, our representatives conduct obviously written during film- with all that stuff? Big robots it was good? especially that of his Idaho themselves behind closed The scene is a well-lit of- ing ... beating the piss out of each Movie Industry – Yessiree- constituency. doors, as those actions could fice room with a circle of chairs Balls – ... and a midget fir- other not good enough for ya? bob! It might not have reeled Any hopes of being re- very well jeopardize our in- oriented in the middle. Movie ing a blunderbuss!!! Ahahaha!! Brain – Are you kidding me? in quite as much cash as the elected to a fourth term are, terests. Industry enters with a big stu- That is humor! I was totally I’m pretty sure I could hear Mi- other scorchers this summer, proverbially, in the toilet. Term limits cover years, pid grin on his face, obviously sold in, like, the first five min- chael Bay pleasuring himself but man. It was one quality Bathroom-gate, coupled not just specific locations, pleased with the record break- utes. Great flick! in the background while I was show! with recent instances of mis- days or occasions. Therefore, ing ticket sales over the summer. Brain – What? The plot of watching the film. The biggest Balls – Yeah man! Totally conduct and fraud, has led elected officials should di- He is followed shortly by Con- that movie was a deal breaker! mistake they made was getting cool story and action! many to believe that the Re- rect their conduct with pru- sumer’s Brain and Consumer’s Was I the only one that noticed that monkey to direct. Joe – Well I’m glad you can publicans are responsible for dence and sobriety, knowing Balls. They all seat themselves how awful and long it was? Movie Industry – Pffft, all agree on something today. cultivating a culture of cor- full well that every move, on in the central chairs and wait. Movie Industry – Heh! whatever. Bay’s a solid dude, Thanks again to all of you and ruption – a term coined and or off the clock, is waiting Finally the market researcher, ‘fraid so lobe face! Balls knows and he knows what he likes your great input today. You’ve widely used by Democratic to be lambasted and scru- Joe, enters and greets everyone what he likes, and what he and how to put what he likes all been a big help. leadership. tinized. With a heated elec- warmly. likes is action, special effects in movies. I mean, if I didn’t Brain – Sure, glad I could Such a supposition is na- tion, complete with an even Joe – Welcome everyone, and tiny people shooting big have him, who would I throw be of help. ïve. Individuals, not parties, hotter presidential race, just and thanks for coming to our ass guns! all that money at? Nowhere, Movie Industry – I ain’t are the proprietors of this re- around the corner, the Re- market research meeting. If Brain slumps down in her that’s where! through kickin’ butt yet! Not sponsibility. Greed does not publicans are in serious need there aren’t any questions I chair with disappointment. Joe – Alright, there’s no by a long shot! discriminate on the basis of of a makeover. would like for us to begin. Joe – Interesting. Very need for you all to get rowdy Balls – Heh ... oh yeah. And party affiliation. In an attempt to remove Movie Industry – Yeah, I got good; keep this level of conver- in here. I’ll just move on to the when that guy got sniped in Democrats are equally itself from the culture of cor- a question for ya’ mister busi- sation up people. Next ques- last question: What was the the head, it like ... exploded! It as guilty as Republicans. Bill ruption, it will not be sur- nessman – Is there anything tion: What was the biggest let- biggest surprise of the sum- was awesome!! Clinton, the poster boy of the prising if the party distances sexier in this room than me? down of the summer? mer? -Exeunt- Democratic Party, engaged itself from the distressed Hell no! I’m the prettiest frig- Brain – I’d say that goes Movie Industry – There Welcome back Rams! I in several extramarital af- Senator. gin’ runaway freight train ever! without contest to “Transform- were no surprises for ME, that’s hope you all had as great a fairs, not only as governor of As for Craig, any attempts Balls - Hahaha! This guy is ers”. Sure it had incredible spe- for sure. Everything just hit summer as I did. I’m back with Arkansas, but also as Presi- at damage control will only a riot! And he’s unstoppable! cial effects, but come on! This like a ton o’ bricks. I’m tellin’ more movie and media blog- dent of the United States. prove to be in vain, as his po- Joe clears his throat, at- is one of the rare occasions ya, there’s no stoppin’ me! ging this year, so stay tuned! James McGreevy, a for- litical career has been all but tempting to ignore the out- where I’m pretty sure a movie Balls – Haha! Hell yeah. mer New Jersey governor, flushed away. burst. would have been better if all of Hell yeah! “Bourne Ultima- Christopher Christofferson resigned in 2004 after admit- Joe – Thanks ... Movie In- the people were taken out of it. tum” rocked!!! is the writer of ‘the Reel’ blog at ting to a homosexual affair Staff writer Joseph Haynie dustry. Okay, so I’d like to ask The script and plot were so bad Brain – Bah, I’m gonna ... www.collegian.com. He can be with a member of his cabi- can be reached at news@col- you all a round of three ques- that I would almost prefer the wait a second, what? reached online by commenting net. legian.com tions. Just answer truthfully original, poorly translated Jap- Movie Industry – Darn too- on his blog.

letter to the editor for their condemnation by the this group is further proof of there is any benefit to that. If you are interested in cov- chapters to send more of their university, to continue to be- our grand papers’ hatred of the Is CSU not about diver- ering gossip about Greek life members on vacations (a.k.a. Pi Kappa Alpha was booted rate this group with lies and Greek system. sity? I would assume this how about you go attack some- leadership retreats). off our campus two years ago exaggerations while remaining My fraternity does not walk would extend into the “white thing worth fighting, such as under rather shady circum- unchecked by any other media the same path as Pike; howev- male dominated” Greek world our ostentatious “Inter Frater- Stephen Mitchell stances. For “The Collegian,” outlet or factual source is cow- er that is precisely the reason where hopefully the chapters nal Council” whose only goal Senior construction who was largely responsible ardly! The latest attack upon they should be recognized, if are diverse. is to take more money from the management major

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By Johnny hart outspoken employees during Excellence, a branch of the mi- About 90 percent of uni- For example, an employee cal change.” and aaron hedge the meeting, has worked at crobiology department, after versities have systems similar earning $90,000 would benefit “Some employees view Ben The Rocky Mountain Collegian CSU for 22 years — longer than the meeting. “We just couldn’t to the proposed program, of- more than an employee earn- Pay as part of their compensa- Ben Pay has existed. afford it under Ben Pay.” ficials said. ing $30,000 under cost share. tion, but it is not salary,” she Some CSU employees said The proposed program, Matheson said he plans to “This will improve recruit- With Ben Pay, employees added. a proposed change in the uni- Jayasumana said, won’t be re- add dependants to her benefit ment and retention because in certain salary ranges earn There is another open fo- versity’s employee benefit pro- ceived well by some current plan if the new model is imple- we will look more like other equal amounts of funds from rum scheduled from 10 to 11 gram wouldn’t be helpful to CSU staff. mented. universities,” Shirey said. CSU and allocate the money to a.m., Wednesday in the Grey current employees at a ques- “At this point, I don’t think As it stands now, Ben Pay If established, the new benefits as they see fit. Rock Room in LSC. tion and answer forum Thurs- it should be implemented,” he allocates money to employees model could go into effect as But not every employee Staff writers Johnny Hart day. said. “It helps recruit new em- according to their individual early as January. in the same salary range has and Aaron Hedge can be Ben Pay, the current sys- ployees, but doesn’t help cur- salaries, whereas a “cost share” Employees would have the the same financial needs. An reached at news@collegian. tem, hasn’t been effective in rent employees … I’m trying to model would provide benefits option to wait up to four years employee with a family would com. recruiting, CSU officials said, understand, and I don’t see a based on an employee’s family before switching from Ben receive the same amount of so it’s time to update the sys- valid reason for it.” status, said Carol Shirey, direc- Pay. funds as an unmarried em- tem. But some employees tor of Human Resources. The university is consider- ployee. But some employees said said they would support the Two decades ago, the uni- ing implementing a “grandfa- With cost share, the uni- versity considered Ben Pay, thering program” designed to see how your Benefits they would rather see the pro- change. versity would evaluate insur- will change gram improve benefits for ex- “The cost share plan with which allocates benefit funds cater to the needs of those who ance needs of each employee isting employees. a family is much better,” said based on an individual’s salary, are more comfortable with Ben and distribute benefits accord- An online calculator is Anura Jayasumana, a pro- Charmaine Matheson, as- cutting-edge. Pay. ingly. available for employees to fessor of electric and comput- sistant director of the Rocky Today, CSU is looking to be “In medical insurance, compare the two models in er engineering and one of four Mountain Regional Center of more competitive. Ben Pay vs. cost share younger people help subsidize relation to their salaries at The proposed program the elderly community. … You http://wsprod.colostate.edu/ would ultimately be most need this broad risk pool to cwis187/benefits/ generous to those with higher make insurance affordable,” salaries. Shirey said. “It’s a philosophi- Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner & Services Wednesday, September 12 th at 5:30pm Cherokee Ballroom, Lory Student Center

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Rosh Hashanah Services Thursday, September 13th at 10:00am Rooms 214-216, Lory Student Center 6 Friday, August 31, 2007 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Avo’s brings jazz back to Fort Collins SNiagRaB sale By Ricki DugDale dinaire will be kicking off The Rocky Mountain Collegian “Instead of getting big names, it’s nice Saturday on the patio at 2 p.m., followed by the kicks off winter In a town often praised for to have local talent on display in our Aakash Mittal Band, play- its diverse music scene, one ing original music that genre missing from the lo- own backyard.” combines straightforward cal music venues is jazz. This jazz with East Indian mu- weekend, some Fort Collins sic. A late night jam in the sports season stages are filling the void. Rob Osborne Stage Room will conclude The First Annual owner and manager of Avogadro’s the musical event. By kRiS coTe Avogadro’s Jazz Festival opens Osborne is preparing The Rocky Mountain Collegian “It’s the kick off. Saturday with local jazz bands, a barbeque and buffet for grub and an outdoor stage. said. “Instead of getting big more people may be opening those who want to munch Labor Day Weekend brings After this, people With live entertainment names, it’s nice to have local up to the idea of the new jazz while immersing themselves one last summer hoorah full of start counting always on the menu, owner talent on display in our own festival. in the sound of music, he football, tailgating, barbecues and manager Rob Osborne backyard.” “I am thinking about go- said. Ribs and burgers, veggie and camping. the days until decided to give local jazz “Avogadro’s backyard is ing,” said local Christine lasagna and tempeh burgers It also brings the reminder bands exposure among the equipped with an outdoor Wheatley, 27. “I’m definitely a will be served a la carte. Soft that the cold, white, fluffy stuff Loveland or Fort Collins community. venue and an indoor stage supporter of the local scene.” drinks will also be available at is on the way. “No one has ever done room,” said Osborne. Known for the eclectic the bar. Sports Authority, formerly A-Basin open up.” something like this,” Osborne Eight bands are on the music selection, Avogadro’s Tickets are still available Gart Sports, will kickoff their schedule and Osborne is ex- will have every genre of jazz, for $7 through Friday, $3 for 53rd annual SNIAGRAB sale Mark Correll pecting a large crowd to sup- from classic 1920’s to contem- students and $10 the day of Saturday. port the local talent. porary and gypsy swing. the show. SNIAGRAB is the larg- merchandising manager at “People are excited,” Os- “Avo’s offers music you The event is family-friend- est ski and snowboard sale in Sports Authority borne said. “We’ve already wouldn’t get at other music ly and open to everyone. the country, and has become sold quite a few tickets.” venues,” said Jennifer Lyle, a Avogadro’s is at 605 South Ma- known as the unofficial begin- L IVE GLASSBLOWING As word circulates junior political science major. Custom made pieces son Street. ning of the ski season where to students. through town, more and The group Jazz Extraor- Staff writer Ricki Dug- enthusiasts strap on the gear “We’ll be at all of the en- dale can be reached at without a snowflake in sight. trances of the stadium giving [email protected]. “I got my board there last out coupons for additional dis- year,” said Arron Lembky, a counts on top of the sale pric- junior sociology major. “It gets es,” Stein said. “These coupons The FiRST aNNual you pumped for the season.” will be valid at all of the sale lo- avogaDRo’S Jazz FeSTival The sale has a large impact cations including Boulder and on the ski community. Mark Fort Collins.” Pipe & Tobacco On the Patio: Correll, a merchandising man- At the Sports Authority’s 2:00-3:15 p.m. ager at Sports Authority, said “Sports Castle” located at 10th Jazz Extraordinaire the sale is the beginning. and Broadway in Denver, it “It’s the kick off,” Correll seems as though SNIAGRAB C OME G ET 3:30-5:00 p.m. said. “After this, people start has become more of an event Water Pipes • Hand Blown Glass Aakash Mittal Band counting the days until Love- than a sale, one that even fea- land or A-Basin open up.” tures celebrities of the winter Smoking Accessories • Hemp Products 5:30-7:00 p.m. Custom Pieces & Accessories Y OUR SNIAGRAB (“bargains” sports world. 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By AdAm Bohlmeyer sists. we just keep fighting and pull to sit on this one. If we play with The Rocky Mountain Collegian CSU Head Coach Tom Hil- away,” said the middle blocker. the kind of maturity and poise bert gave credit for the victory “We knew we could play well we showed tonight, we are go- After loosing its first three to the teams improved block- if we just served and passed ing to beat a lot of teams.” games and dropping out of ing and passing. well.” Sports reporter Adam the national rankings, the CSU “Our blocking was signifi- CSU improved on their Bohlmeyer can be reached at volleyball team took a huge cantly better,” he said. “I am serving, committing only three [email protected]. step forward by winning the very proud of our players and service errors. The Rams aver- first game of the Coors Classic I thought we came out in the aged 18 per match in their first Thursday night. third game extremely focused. three outings. The Rams defeated the That is exciting to me.” Hilbert was more than hap- 13th-ranked Ohio State Buck- The Rams had struggled to py with the win, and explained PlAyer of the GAme eyes in three games, 30-22, 30- close out games so far this sea- this might be a foreshadowing 25 and 30-21. son, loosing two matches in of things to come. Mekanna Barnes - 12 kills with a .526 hit which they led 2 games to 1. “It is a great feeling to win BrAndon IwAmoto | COLLEGIAN Mekana Barnes and Jamie percentage. The junior also Strauss lead the team with 12 But Barnes explained that like this,” he said. “Every coach stepped up big with seven Colorado State setter Ashley Fornstrom (2), middle blocker Tessa kills each, and Ashley Forn- the team had the ability. lives and dies in the last match blocking attempts and three Nelson (11), and outside hitter Jaime Strauss (1) go for a block on strom pitched in with 42 as- “When the games are close they play, but I have a few days services. a kill attempt by Ohio State middle blocker Danielle Meyer during their match up Thursday night.

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BOOTS BINDINGS AND MORE GREAT DEALS ON BOOTS FROM SALOMON, NORDICA, TECNICA AND GARMONT! BINDINGS FROM SALOMON AND MARKER STARTING AT $79.00

ALL ALL 2006/20072006/2007 SKISKI ANDAND BOARDING BOARDING EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT GREAT GREAT DEALS!DEALS! LAST LAST HURRAHHURRAH FORFOR SUMMERSUMMER GOODS!GOODS! SELECT REEF SANDALS FOR MEN AND WOMEN 30-70% OFF ALL REMAINING SUMMER SPORTSWEAR 50% - 70% OFF AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!! 06/07 SALOMON FOIL REG: $695 SALE: $ 299.99

06/07 SALOMON GUN REG: $800 SALE: $ 399.99

06/07 DYNASTAR TROUBLEMAKER REG: $585 SALE: $ 289.99

ALL NEW 07/08 SKIS, BOOTS, AND SNOWBOARDS SALE PRICED FOR FOR WOMENWOMEN ONLY!!ONLY!! 06/07 SALOMON MYNX SKI REG: $625 SALE $359.99 06/07 ROSSIGNOL B3W SKI REG: $ 849 SALE $419.99 06/07 BURTON FEELGOOD SNOWBOARD REG: $ 499 SALE $299.99 06/07 5150 DYNASTY SNOWBOARD REG: $ 389 SALE $119.99

CHECK OUT OUR WIDE SELECTION OF GEAR “FOR WOMEN ONLY”

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