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FRESNO STATE COLLEGIAN.CSUFRESNO.EDU SERVING CAMPUS SINCE 1922 Through the Fresno State grapevine Concerns about caffeine: A love/hate relationship

By Mark Smith The Collegian

For many Americans, it’s as natural as getting out of bed in the morning – a hot cup of cof- fee or tea. Its steamy contents, billow- ing forth, wisp of fresh scent into the cool air, providing warmth or an energetic kick to start the day. Because of many products’ commonplace presence, it is often forgotten that coffee, tea, soda – and the caffeine contained within – can be an addictive substance. Dalton Runberg / The Collegian “I haven’t gotten the addic- Students stand in line at the tion yet,” Fresno State student Starbucks located in the Henry Andrew Hoover, a 23-year-old Madden Library where manager double-major in philosophy Ricky Serrano says he sees many and chemistry, joked over a daily returning customers. triple-shot of espresso and water around four in the after- ox bile. noon. “It’s probably better than According to The New drinking all that stuff in ener- York Times, 5-hour Energy, gy drinks, though.” described as an energy shot That may be true, given and containing high levels recent events relating to popu- of caffeine and other sub- lar energy drinks with added stances, was mentioned in energy supplements like vita- reports by the Food and Drug Roe Borunda / The Collegian min b and taurine – a sub- stance originally isolated from Vice president of the Enology Society Patrick Jackson (right) speaks with an attendee regarding the wines that were See CAFFEINE, Page 3 prizes for a raffle hosted by the society. Campus winemakers celebrate first harvest ASI sponsors meal By Sammy LoProto The Collegian at local church The Fresno State winery came alive Thursday night By Rogue Morales that ASI has sponsored its with the celebration of Le Vin The Collegian Thanksgiving dinner. Nouveau, sharing its freshly “Basecamp is a really good made wines with the local com- Associated Students, Inc., way to connect with the com- munity. along with other Fresno State munity,” said Melissa Ellis, The annual tradition origi- students, sponsored and served ASI community affairs coor- nated in France and is gener- a Thanksgiving-themed dinner dinator. “It’s also a really good ally regarded as a national Thursday night for children way to bring the community holiday there, falling on the and other members of the com- together and make them more third Thursday of November, munity at the Wesley United united. It definitely gives them in which wineries sample their Methodist Church. a sense of relief because they first harvest of the season. The church, located on always have this meal to rely The event is the culmination Barstow and N 4th streets, on.” of the current year’s release of hosts the program Basecamp, The dinner consisted of tur- light and fruity Fresno State which serves dinner every key, stuffing, mashed potatoes, wines, a Nouveau Ridge red Thursday in the Fireside wine, and a Nouveau Blanc Roe Borunda / The Collegian Room. This is the first year See VOLUNTEER, Page 3 white wine. Fresno State winery hosts a celebration of Nouveau Ridge red wine, Nouveau “That is our mission here Blanc white wine and light and fruity Fresno State wines. Cheese, prosciutto tonight, to raise awareness and fresh fruit is served to attendees as they sample the wines. here on campus and around the community,” said Jim released on this night are not first. Kennedy, head of viticulture the aged wines that most peo- “They are the ones who do all and enology at Fresno State. ple think of,” Giannini said. the steps necessary to make the “As you can see, an open house “They were made to be enjoyed wine,” Giannini said. “And on like this generates some seri- right now. So, please enjoy!” top of that, Fresno Sate is the ous interest.” Student winemakers were only campus in the U.S. with More than 150 wine lovers proud to pour the vintage that a full-blown winery. Last year enjoyed Italian cheeses, pro- they helped produce. alone, we pumped out almost sciutto and fresh fruit, while Shayne Vetter, an intern in 9,000 cases of wine, with 26 sipping on many different the viticulture department, varieties.” varietals of the new releases. poured a 2007 Syrah, which Andrew Phillips, in his sec- The entourage was made up of was not a new release, but an ond year as an enology major, alumni, faculty, students and aged product brought out for jumped at the chance to enroll members of the community. the overflow crowd. Vetter will in the program. After selling They moved gingerly along graduate in May, but realizes it wine for a living for five years the long buffet lines, set up on wasn’t an easy journey. on the East Coast, Phillips oak caskets, while the smooth “The learning curve here is knows his wine. sounds of Django Reinhardt huge,” Vetter said. “You really “I love cuisine and enjoy fine emanated overhead. have to use your brain. Not just wines,” Phillips said. “How John Giannini, head wine- anybody can make wine. You could I possibly go wrong with maker at Fresno State, greeted must also have a passion for this program?” Rogue Morales / The Collegian the group of connoisseurs with the study.” The Viticulture Club is pick- Fresno State students from various organizations lend their time to serve a some educational information. Giannini believes his true Thanksgiving-themed meal to the El Dorado Park community at the Wesley “These wines that are being role is to educate the students See WINE, Page 3 United Methodist Church on Thursday. The Collegian NOVEMBER IS Opinion 11 Inspirational Role Models Month PAGE 2 OPINION EDITOR, LIANA WHITEHEAD • [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 Cold busters: 8 ways to treat the incurable common cold

cold chills coursed through eardrum. Instead of blowing 4. Invest in some garlic. air and upon landing. Some my body, resulting in a battle into a tissue with both nostrils Traditionally, garlic has simple fixes include swallow- between feeling freezing cold at once, hold one nostril and a healing reputation. For a ing often and chewing gum to and unbearably hot. release the other. This pre- cold, garlic can reduce your relieve pressure. And, as if the virus had not vents earaches and dizziness pain and the severity of upper already made its home in my while draining your sinuses. respiratory illnesses. 7. No smoking. normally busy body, the head The best way to do this is Smoking cigarettes during and body aches accompanied 2. Gargle. Gargle. Gargle. to crush garlic at room tem- a cold can prevent your body a roaring cough that had no An odd word when you say perature, allow it to sit for from healing quickly. intention of leaving in the it aloud, but gargling helps 15 minutes and eat it raw. As a former smoker, I have near future – or two months with pain and healing. Nauseating, I know. lived through too many end- Opinion Editor from now. It can moisten your sore But if it doesn’t turn your less colds – all because I had to Liana Whitehead Though its course seems throat while thinning thick stomach, chances are it will have a cigarette. After its long-awaited and harmless and quick, a cold mucus and relieving irrita- settle it and aid your cold. It is also more likely that a anticipated arrival, autumn can rob us of precious health tion. Allow a teaspoon of salt smoker will catch a cold than is here and alongside it, its and valuable time if not treat- to dissolve in warm water and 5. Double-up on pillows. a non-smoker due to differenc- fatiguing friend – the incur- ed immediately. gargle. Stacking two pillows behind es in the immune system. able common cold. As students, employees and To get rid of the tickle in your head will give your nasal This week, as I sprint- interns constantly on the go, your throat, gargle tea that passages the slope it needs to 8. Think zinc. ed healthily toward we should not ignore a virus contains tannin – this tightens drain. Popping a zinc lozenge Thanksgiving break, I was that hinders the health of our your mucous membranes. If sleeping this way is both- before a cold kicks in can stop caught in the relentless reign upper respiratory tract. For adults, gargling honey ersome, it also helps to place the virus in its tracks. of the cold. Growing up, many of us and apple cider vinegar, pillows under your mattress, If a cold has set in, the zinc So, for the past three days were taught basic methods to although deemed a folk rem- between the box spring, to can shorten its duration. (which are foggy in hindsight), bust the common cold: drink- edy, can help. fashion a more gradual slope. According to recent dis- I was adhered to my bed in a ing clear fluids, lots of rest coveries, zinc may prohibit small studio apartment where and chicken noodle soup. 3. Take a hot, steamy 6. Maintain a no-fly zone. the virus from spreading and everything I needed was with- Here are eight ways to effec- shower. If you plan on flying during entering through a person’s in arm’s reach. tively treat a cold as recom- This falls along the lines of the holidays, don’t do it with a nostrils and throat. A bag – or mound, rather – mended by healthcare profes- “just sweat it out.” Sitting in a cold. of disposed tissues and Lipton sionals at institutes such as steamy shower will moistur- When the pressure in an tea bags sat to my left as my The Mayo Clinic and Kaiser ize your nasal passages while airplane changes, it can stress COMMENT: The Collegian is a legs baked slowly under the Permanente. relieving your body of typical your upper respiratory sys- C forum for student expression. warmth of an old electric aches and pains that accom- tem and possibly injure your http://collegian.csufresno.edu blanket. 1. Blow your nose – the pany your cold. You should eardrums. Despite roasting limbs, right way. notice easier breathing and If you have to fly, take a WRITE: Send us a letter to the my core was rebellious as Be careful not to burst an less tightness in your chest. decongestant before in the C editor. [email protected]

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Webmaster Brad Soo of the staff or university. http://collegian.csufresno.edu All content Copyright © 2012 The Collegian. Local Advertising Manager Arevik Chakhlasyan Local Advertising Manager Matthew Tracey FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 THE COLLEGIAN • NEWS PAGE 3 NEWS EDITOR, ROGUE MORALES • [email protected] WINE: VOLUNTEER: Students serve Thanksgiving dinner CONTINUED from page 1 to help and connect with others are common as well. Fresno green beans and a slice of pie Scott Long, an alumni mem- for dessert. ASI purchased six ber of Theta Chi and student turkeys, 36 cans of green beans at Fresno State, said the expe- and 12 pies, Ellis said, as well rience has always been a very State hosts as the rest of the meal items. positive one for him. The event benefits the entire “It’s still really important to El Dorado Park Community. help out the community,” Long wine night The children who attend the said. “No matter if you’re part El Dorado Park Boys and Girls of an organization or not, it’s Club are served at 5 p.m. The still really helpful to help out. CONTINUED from page 1 rest of the community is wel- It makes me feel good.” come at 5:30 p.m. Vickie Healy, the pastor of ing up some serious interest The dinners last from August the church, said the church has from the community. There through May, said Ellis, with been hosting Basecamp for six will be a fund raising BBQ a breakfast available during years. The event seems to be at the Engleman Winery in the summer months. Student having a positive effect on the Madera Friday night. involvement lasts year-round. community, Healy said. Sadie Cardiff, a senior in the Typically, members of the “I think people view Wesley Viticulture Club, was sold out church or organizations donate now as a place that they can of tickets for the BBQ event, the meals and serve roughly trust and they know that we’re but was still selling tickets for 150 people. on their side,” Healy said. “We the scooter that was being raf- The meals typically vary by feel much more connected to fled off. week, Ellis said. Those who our neighbors. We know them “These events are great prepare the meals try to pro- by name and face.” opportunities to follow our vide variety along with nutri- Students who are interested dreams while bringing the tion. The program tries to in volunteering are always wel- community together,” Cardiff teach the younger generation come, Healy said, mentioning said. “My father and I have how to build a balanced meal, that volunteers are also wel- been making wine from a Ellis said. come to a meal. Every student Tokay grapevine growing in ASI Sen. Lucas Lundy helps that has volunteered has had our backyard since I was a organize Basecamp regularly, a good experience, Healy said, little girl. As I got older, I said said ASI President Arthur and often come back to volun- to myself, why not make it a Montejano. ASI has been teer outside of their organiza- career?” involved with the organiza- tion. tion for approximately a year. If students are interested in Between four and eight stu- donating their time to the pro- dents will volunteer their time gram, they can contact Ellis every week, however 20 were at [email protected] or present during Thursday’s attend a Thursday event at 4:30 event. p.m. Groups of church members prepare the meal and students come every week to help set COMMENT: The Collegian is a Rogue Morales / The Collegian up, serve and clean. Volunteers forum for student expression. are typically through Greek GALLERY: Scan the QR code to C http://collegian.csufresno.edu Student volunteer Alyssa, a member of the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, organizations on campus, Ellis view a gallery of the event. said she enjoys taking time out of her day to help others. C http://collegian.csufresno.edu said, though students looking CAFFEINE: Campus Starbucks serves up to many regulars CONTINUED from page 1 “When you mix high doses In a statement issued on its try half a bottle to start, wait 10 energy boosts, describing him- of sugar and high doses of caf- website, Living Essentials, minutes, and consume the rest self as a caffeine addict as well. Administration (FDA) of 13 feine, you’re going to have an LLC, the distributing company later.” “A lot of our students are deaths over the last four years. effect,” Fresno State psychol- for 5-hour Energy, recommend- While the investigation is working really, really hard and On top of that, The New York ogy professor Michael Botwin ed consumers take the suggest- ongoing, what remains clear having trouble keeping ends Times reported that the FDA said. “And if you look at the ed dosage and that it was not are the effects of caffeine with- together,” Botwin said, “and had received more than 90 fil- cans of any of these energy aware of any deaths caused by drawals. just need some caffeine for a ings related to 5-hour Energy drinks, you’re going to find its product. According to the FDA’s web- little boost.” over that four-year period, with that’s exactly what you’re get- “We recommend … that indi- site, caffeine can cause jitters Ricky Serrano, 27, manager more than 30 mentioning heart ting.” viduals consume no more than or shakes, insomnia, increased of the Starbucks branch inside attacks or convulsions. However, simply because two bottles of 5-hour Energy heart rate, uneven heart the Henry Madden Library, But it’s not the only one. Last a product is mentioned in shots per day, spaced several rhythm, increased blood pres- said he sees certain faculty and month, the FDA acknowledged a report does not mean it is hours apart,” the statement sure, headaches, nervousness, students more than once a day, five death reports that men- responsible for anything; cor- said. “We also recommend indi- dizziness, dehydration and each day. tioned Monster Energy drinks. relation is not causation. viduals new to 5-hour Energy addiction. “I usually see those return One Fresno State student, customers and they’re pretty who preferred to remain name- sleepy,” Serrano said. “So they less, said he felt the effects of come in and get their kick. caffeine addiction first hand. They’re familiar faces. You’re “If I don’t have any caffeine on a first-name basis with for a week or so, I get head- them.” aches,” the student said. “I’m Serrano said that he had irritable, I have dry skin, I never seen a customer acting can’t concentrate – I just feel negatively or demonstrating disoriented.” other effects of caffeine with- The student, who said he drawal but would advise any- drank two or more “strong” one feeling the effects to drink cups of coffee a day, described water – the same solution rec- his choice as a vice. ommended by the FDA. “I want to stop, but I can’t,” “Everything needs to be in the student said. “I’d call it a moderation,” Serrano said. “So love/hate relationship.” if someone feels like they’ve Botwin, who stressed addic- had too much caffeine, they Classifieds tion wasn’t his specialty, said should drink water to rehy- that he understood why stu- drate themselves.” Are you waiting for each print dents need caffeine or other edition to read the newest classifieds? 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Cirque du Soleil's 'Dralion' flies high

Photos by Roe Borunda / The Collegian During Cirque du Soleil’s performance, “Dralion,” Yao, the god of fire, played by Dante Adela, presents an acrobat balancing on three dralions to conclude the first half of the show.

By Jeff Smith resent the elements of air, be tired of clowns by now, but- The Collegian earth, water and fire. They play three clowns, reminiscent of out the story behind “Dralion.” “The Three Stooges,” took the There was acrobatics While some may care little spotlight while set changes aplenty in the Save Mart about for story, there was much were taking place behind the Center while it was occupied more than just jumping and scenes to keep the crowd enter- with Cirque du Soleil’s show, rolling. Singers, dressed in tained. “Dralion,” Nov. 7-11. elegant white dress, performed These clowns had the audi- The dralion is a combination while hanging from rafters as a ence in stitches throughout the of a dragon and a lion, which small orchestra played hidden performance with their slap- represent a blend of Eastern behind the stage. stick-style comedy and strange and Western acrobatics that The impressive acts cycled attire. They were eerily nim- the program is based around. through at a quick pace, never ble for appearing quite out of Cirque’s high-flying circus leaving the stage empty. Even shape. act is the 12th production that between performances, the While I have no problems has been taken on tour. stage was anything but dull. with clowns, I felt like these The show stars five main After this year’s election, came on a bit too strong and characters, four of whom rep- you would think people would were on stage a bit too long. Acrobats, representing the elements of fire and water, jump across trampo- Ending their schtick two min- lines and scale walls while Oceane, played by Tara Catherine Pandeya, per- utes earlier would have left me forms her solo dance. feeling much better about the show as a whole. It was truly one of the most the show. The show’s main attraction impressive scenes of the night. Throughout the two-and-a- are the acrobatics, however, Each of the elements had half-hour performance, I felt not the clowns and, boy, did the their time on stage performing as if I couldn’t pick my jaw up acrobats bring their “A-game.” what looked to be the impos- off the ground. Every act was Launching a yo-yo 150 feet sible. Some of the cast joined more impressive than the last. in the air is impressive, even together in certain scenes, Most of the intermission was if you aren’t able to catch it on most notably the trampoline spent pondering how in the a string behind your back, but act. world someone gets so skilled the women performing this Dancers, dressed in silky in bizarre feats of strength and feat did so without so much as green and red tights, jumped skill. a misstep. high in the air and ran up The colorful acrobats The main character, Azala, the vertical back of the stage jumped, rolled and flew who represented air, focused before falling back to Earth to through the air to create one her act on twirling through rebound and continue their of the most spectacular shows the air tangled in silk hang- run up the wall. to ever come to the Save Mart ing from the ceiling. Climbing This specific Cirque du Center. It was truly a magnifi- the fabric by wrapping herself Soleil performance premiered cent performance. The only in the silk itself, she swung in April of 1999 and a variety word I could mutter when around the stage nimbly and of acts, such as a ballet on the the lights came back on was, beautifully before pinwheeling tops of lightbulbs and foot jug- “Wow.” to within inches from the floor. gling, have been retired from Besides the length of the clown performances, Cirque du Soleil put on a brilliant per- formance that left my hands swollen and red from the applause.

GALLERY: Scan the QR code Azala, played by Amanda Orozco, represents the element of air. She swings The characters representing the elements of fire and water dance around the above to see more photos of the around the stage wrapped in silks hanging from the ceiling. stage during the introduction of the performance. C show online. PAGE 6 THE COLLEGIAN • SCIENCE & CULTURE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 SCIENCE & CULTURE EDITOR, JEFF SMITH • [email protected]

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Rushing for 1,549 yards and 13 touch- just remember where I downs, Rouse was able to go for 1,000 come from and it can be plus yards in two straight seasons. “I This season, Rouse has been able to taken from me at any moment. do the same, rushing for 1,362 yards and I’m just trying to take it all in 12 touchdowns. Home field advantage and live as long possible.” has helped him gain energy as he has gone for more than 100 yards in three of the five games played at Bulldog — Robbie Rouse, Stadium. Running back “We just love playing in front of our fans,” quarterback Derek Carr said. special player,” Carr said. “He does that to the fullest. He knows For all his achievements on the field, that nothing is promise, and so he Rouse prefers to stay humble and hun- comes out and plays hard every set.” gry. Critics may be quick to point out The achievements that Rouse has his relatively small stature should he rushed for this season are remarkable enter the National Football League. as he has not only broken conference However, Rouse doesn’t worry about records, but also Fresno State records what the critics think, as he leads by as well. example. In the ’Dogs’ second home game of “I just remember where I come from the season, Rouse was able to torch and it can be taken from me at any Colorado State for 144 yards and two moment. I’m just trying to take it all in touchdowns. He also surpassed Fresno and live as long possible,” Rouse said. State running back Ron Rivers’ record Whether or not Rouse progresses to on a 94-yard run in the first quarter. the NFL next year, his time at Fresno Rouse not only broke Rivers’ record on State will be greatly missed. this play, but also tied the school record Fresno State will have to move on for the longest run. next season, as Rouse will finish his col- Rouse in this game demonstrated Roe Borunda/ The Collegian legiate career on top of the school all- how important he has been to the In Saturday’s win over Nevada, running back Robbie Rouse was able to rush for 261 yards and time rushing charts. Rouse’s career as Bulldogs’ offense this season. two touchdowns. This performance marked his third 200-yard game of his career, setting a new a Bulldog will be remembered by fans, “He’s a great football player and a big school record. players and coaches, but mainly him- percentage of our offense,” Carr said. self. In rising to the top of the Mountain the conference in pass offense and are satility has been a major factor in turn- Rouse said, “It’s just been a great West Conference in its first sea- second in total offense. ing around Fresno State’s offense this year for us, especially with it being my son, Fresno State has enjoyed many Rouse has not only been an outstand- season. senior year – my last stamp on Bulldog improvements. Defensively, under the ing rusher, but he has contributed in “If he’s not running it and some football. And when I think back to col- leadership of DeRuyter, the ’Dogs have the passing game as well. On the sea- of my guys aren’t open, I’m trying to lege football, this is the year that I’ll more than tripled their takeaway total son, Rouse has caught 49 receptions for throw it to him. So we want to get the think of. It’s definitely a great year to from nine to 30. Offensively, they lead 330 yards and two touchdowns. His ver- ball in his hands because he’s a very think about.” Updated Mountain West Conference standings Collegian Staff Conference, in a three-way tie. Fresno destiny for first place. UNLV (2-9, 2-4) vs. Wyoming ^ State is idle this week. History could It’s simple: just win. Boise State faces The race to the top of the Mountain be made on Nov. 24. The game starts at Nevada in its season finale on Dec. 1. Both team’s bowl aspirations died West Conference standings seems to be 12:30 p.m. early in the season. Winner gets a pat deadlocked between three teams in the Air Force (5-5, 4-2) vs. Hawaii on the back and gains a little more sepa- closing weeks of the regular season. San Diego State (8-3, 6-1), idle * (Fri.) ration between bottom-dwellers New Three teams need only win out their Mexico and Hawaii in the standings. remaining games to clinch a share of The Aztecs, currently tied for first The Falcons are currently ranked the crown. in the standings, need only to win their second among the nation’s bowl subdi- New Mexico (4-7, 1-5) vs. Nevada ^ Here are the current standings head- season finale at Wyoming to ensure vision schools in rushing yards – aver- ing into this weekend’s matchups. * = them a piece of the Mountain West aging 335.3 yards per game. Fresno State A positive for the Lobos is that they bowl eligible. ^ = not eligible for post- title. In what seems to be a three-way closes its season against Air Force, the have effectively won more games this season. first-place finish, Fresno State beat the only team in the conference whose post- season than their past three combined, Aztecs 52-40 on Sept. 29. season fate has yet to be determined. when the team finished in back-to-back- Fresno State (8-3, 6-1 MWC), idle * Boise State won against the Bulldogs to-back one-win seasons. 20-10 on Oct. 13, and San Diego State Nevada (6-4, 3-3) at New Mexico * The Bulldogs are one win away from pulled off a narrow 21-19 victory over Hawaii (1-8, 0-6) at Air Force ^ grabbing a share of the title. Fresno the Broncos on Nov. 3. Crazier things have happened, but State concludes the regular season on the Nevada Wolf Pack remain with a Coach Norm Chow might’ve expect- Nov. 24 at Bulldog Stadium against the Boise State (8-2, 5-1) vs. Colorado slight (very, very slight – and that’s ed some growing pains, switching to Air Force Falcons. At the very least, State * stretching it) chance to walk away with a pro-style offense in his first year as the Bulldogs are primed for a three-way a share of the conference title. Moses head coach for the Warriors. Hawaii’s tie between San Diego State and Boise With a 5-1 conference record heading would have to part the waters, Nevada best chance at a morale-booster and a State (assuming both teams win out) for into its final two games of the season, would have to win out and the Bulldogs, positive end to a disappointing season first-place atop the Mountain West. the Broncos are alive and in the hunt Broncos and Aztecs would all have to is against the Sun Belt Conference’s The last time the Bulldogs cap- for first place in the Mountain West. lose their remaining games. South Alabama (2-8) in the Warriors’ tured a conference crown was in 1999, The Broncos, like the Bulldogs and the A more realistic goal for the Wolf season finale. The Jaguars also rank as members of the Western Athletic Aztecs, remain in control of their own Pack would be playing spoiler to Boise last in their conference standings. State’s conference-title aspirations. Both teams conclude the regular season in a showdown on Dec. 1 in Reno. Upcoming Basketball Colorado State (3-7, 2-4) at Boise Schedules State ^

This is where the talent gap drops Men’s next four games significantly in the Mountain West. Under first-year coach Jim McElwain, 11/16/12 vs. Pacific who was the offensive coordinator for BCS champion Alabama in 2011, the 11/19/12 at Cal Poly Rams have not been able to reach the end zone. Colorado State’s 21.6 points 11/25/12 vs. Long Beach State per game ranks 101st among football subdivision schools. 11/28/12 at Southern Illnois This week’s task at hand? A Boise State defense that only allows 14.4 points per game, ranking it eighth in the nation. Women’s next four games

Wyoming (3-7, 2-4) at UNLV ^ 11/20/12 vs. Grambling St.

The Cowboys and the Rebels will 11/28/12 at Pacific clash in a battle of bottom-tier teams in Las Vegas on Saturday. UNLV and 11/30/12 vs. Washington State Fresno State did not play each other in the regular season. 12/02/12 vs. UT Arlington The Collegian THIS WEEKEND... The Bulldogs are on a bye week. They return to conference SPORTS action on Nov. 24 to play against Air Force at home. PAGE 8 SPORTS EDITOR, LUKE SHAFFER • [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 SMALL STATURE, BIG LEGACY Robbie Rouse runs away with school records in bittersweet final season By Luke Shaffer But what makes Rouse, only The Collegian 5 feet 6 inches tall, such a spe- cial tailback and allow him to In a season featuring many find so much success in a break- Fresno State home wins, run- out season? His size appears to ning back Robbie Rouse has indicate that he wouldn’t be been a major highlight in succesful. However, Rouse pos- almost every one of them. sesses the heart of a lion. “He’s a guy that wills him- “I think it’s one of those core self to be a great player,” head characteristics that he has that coach Tim DeRuyter said. he doesn’t see himself as being “This year is just the icing on 5-foot-6,” DeRuyter said. “He the cake of a career that he’s sees himself as a bigger player, put together over and over so he plays to that level. He’s again.” somebody who gets his inspi- ration from wanting to prove people wrong, and he’s done that his whole career.” While others see his size as a hindrance, Rouse sees it as a blessing and pours so much passion and energy into his role. “There’s nothing I can say. I just have to play as hard as I can because I can only control Photos by Roe Borunda / The Collegian what I can control,” Rouse said. In his final season as a Bulldog, running back Robbie Rouse has been an explosive force at tailback. With 1,737 all- DeRuyter has said that purpose yards, Rouse leads all Fresno State players in carries surpassing running back legend Michael Pittman. Rouse is the heart and soul of the team. His athletic ability In the four years that Rouse has written his lore own into In his two years of starting, and relentless drive are part has played for the ’Dogs, he school history. Rouse has amassed impressive At the end of this season, running of what pushes Rouse. His has achieved many records. “I just watched him and he’s numbers. Although the 2011 back Robbie Rouse will finish his dedication to putting the team Coming to Fresno State in a great back. He worked hard season was consider a disap- career at Fresno State leading the first and not worrying what the 2009, Rouse emerged from the and I knew I wanted to get pointment by Fresno State, school in all-time rushing yards. He critics think are trademarks of shadow of former Bulldog run- there and I just tried to be the ning back Ryan Mathews and best I could be,” Rouse said. has 1,362 yards so far this year. Rouse’s character. See FINAL, Page 7 Giants’ Posey wins NL MVP by a landslide By Alex Pavlovic and behind it for a team that play solid defense behind the in the All-Star Game, receiving often playing through discom- McClatchy Tribune ran away with the National plate makes him one of the a record 7.6 fort _ blew by that number, League West title and won a most exciting players in either million votes. starting 111 as a catcher, 29 at A year after he had trouble second crown in league.” For the Giants, the most first base and three more as the simply walking, three years. He hit 24 homers, Posey’s dominant season- important number might have designated hitter. ran away with the National drove in 103 runs and batted ending stretch came in a sec- been 143, as in the number of “To go through what he’s League Most Valuable Player .336 to become the first catcher ond half in which he hit .385 starts Posey made a year after gone through over the past award. since 1942 to win the NL bat- with 14 homers and a 1.102 OPS his future as a catcher was left year and then do what he did Posey on Thursday joined ting title. (on-base plus slugging percent- in doubt. Posey had suffered a in 2012, not many people can Johnny Bench and Thurman On Thursday, Posey said he age). In the season’s first half, fractured fibula and torn liga- do that,” Bochy said. “He’s Munson as the only catchers was happy that he simply got to Posey caught ments in his left ankle during a so valuable with the way he in MLB history to win a Rookie continue playing the game he The ’ home plate collision with Scott catches, handles the staff and of the Year award, a World loves. Buster Posey (28) hits a home Cousins on May 25, 2011. hits cleanup while handling all Series title and an MVP award, “I’ve seen that it can be run against the Months of extensive rehab that’s thrown at him.” and it wasn’t even close. Posey taken away quickly,” he said. in the sixth inning in Game 4 of got him back on the field in The only things being received 27 of 32 first place “Hopefully I can continue to the World Series at Comerica time for spring training this thrown at Posey right now are votes and had 422 points, eas- embrace the game and enjoy it. Park in Detroit on Oct. 28, 2012. season, but manager Bruce awards to fill an overflowing ily outdistancing Milwaukee That was my mindset, to enjoy (Nhat V. Meyer/Staff file)Matt Bochy thought the comeback trophy case. He already had Brewers left fielder Ryan being out there. You just try to Cain’s perfect game and was would be limited to 100 to 110 been named the Comeback Braun, the reigning MVP, who appreciate each minute that selected as the starting catcher total appearances. Posey _ Player of the Year and the win- finished with 285. No player we’re out there.” ner of the Award, other than Posey finished with The Giants were apprecia- given to the league’s best hitter. more than three first place tive that, when they needed On Thursday, Posey added votes. him most, Posey put the team ’s most prestigious “It’s extremely humbling on his shoulders. He set the individual award to a resume and gratifying,” Posey said. tone on Aug. 15 when No. 3 that could one day place him “To hear my name mentioned hitter was sus- in the Hall of Fame. Posey with (Hall of Famers) doesn’t pended for use of a banned sub- is the first catcher to win even seem real. I’ve always stance, gritting his teeth and the National League MVP been such a big fan of the game stating, “We have to approach award since Bench in 1972 and and have such a huge respect the rest of the year with a chip became the seventh Giants for what all those guys accom- on our shoulders.” player to win. plished.” Posey backed up his words. At 25 years old, Posey is the In 2012, nobody in baseball He started 27 straight games youngest National League accomplished more than Posey. from Aug. 24 (nine days after MVP since Ryne Sandberg in The Giants’ cleanup hitter Melky Cabrera was suspend- 1984. He celebrated the award bounced back from a career- ed) until Sept. 22, the day the in his hometown of Leesburg, threatening ankle injury in Giants clinched the National Ga., surrounded by family May of 2011 to excel at the plate League West. Posey hit .356 members and friends who had with four homers, 18 RBIs and come to help with a charity 18 runs during the stretch as event that Posey’s mother was the Giants went 19-8 and turned hosting at a transitional learn- e is establishing a close division race with the ing center. “Hhimself as one of rival into “It’s tough to put into the premier athletes in a rout. words,” Posey said. “It’s an baseball today.” “He is establishing himself accomplishment that is shared as one of the premier athletes Eric Seals/ McClatchy-Tribune with the whole Giants organi- in baseball today,” Giants gen- San Francisco catcher Buster Posey drives a ball to left field during the zation. I couldn’t be more hon- — Brian Sabean, eral manager Brian Sabean Giants’ win over the Detroit Tigers in the . Posey joins ored to have my name along- General manager said. “His leadership and abil- Johnny Bench and Thurman Munson as the only catchers in MLB history to side the previous winners.” ity to produce offensively and win a Rookie of the Year award, a World Series title and an MVP award.