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•HSKiNEwI -2006 One day drive Thousands for funds steps attend Erk off tomorrow memorial By Bert Noble The 33rd annual Day for South- Managing editor for operations ern raises money for the university Two days after his sudden death, legendary coach Erk Russell's funeral was held Sunday at Paulson Stadium GSU News Service 'A Day For Southern' with a crowd of over 2,000 people. Those in attendance included Tomorrow is a big day for grosses around Vince Dooley and Georgia Governor Statesboro and Bulloch County, $1 million annually Sonny Purdue. Only Russell's three because more than 200 volunteers The GSU foundation takes in a national title banners flew during the will hit the streets for the 33rd an- little more than $1 million each ceremony and the flag was at half-mast nual. Day for Southern campaign. year with its one-day fundraising in his honor. They will ask community members drive.The money is used for "Our grief, our tears, our hurt and and businesses to donate to Georgia expenditures on campus that tax our shock is because he was taken from Southern. dollars do not cover.The drive us so suddenly, without warning," said This year's theme for the cam- was started in 1973. the Rev. Claude McBride, chaplain for paign is "Together We're Better," and the Georgia Bulldogs during Russell's it focuses on the mutually beneficial tenure. "We thought he was invincible. relationship shared by two steadily No one is." growing entities, the college and the McBride spoke, along with Bruce community. Yawn and Giff Smith. Each had his '-a ' a a D ' a ' n—i The donations go to projects the 2000 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 own interesting stories and memories state does not pay for. Organizers about the man who brought Georgia say those extras make the difference 2000 $1,143,550 Southern football to glory. '01 1,203,748 between a good university and a Russell coined the "Junkyard '02 1,148,066 greaS-one. The money goes toward Dawgs" nickname for the UGA de- '03 1,177,207 funding for the campus museum, '04 1,101,056 fense. At GSU, he created "Beautiful marching band and academic and '05 1,220,334 Eagle Creek." Speakers humored athletic scholarships. those in attendance about how Russell "The scholarships raised through out through Statesboro and Bulloch convinced everyone that what was a a Day for Southern brings exception- County, calling on more than 1100 drainage ditch was really a creek with ally bright and talented students to businesses to ask them to support magic powers. Georgia Southern and those young GSU programs. This year ADFS vol- Yawn, who played for Russell at people challenge professors," said unteers from Candler County have Georgia and now owns Snooky's, last year's chairman Charles Brown. organized and will visit businesses talked about how Russell loved to "They leave Georgia Southern edu- in nearby Metter. File photo laugh, whether it was with him or at cated and in turn become quality "Our goal is to make this the ninth him. One instance was when he and leaders of southeast Georgia." year in a row to top $ 1 million," said Russell called a friend to convince Hundreds of community vol- Beth Mathews, director of annual him to come pick them up from the unteers, led by the 2006 A Day for giving event. Columbus airport as a prank call. Southern Chairman, Bill Perry, will The generous support of the Russell first received notoriety gather on campus for breakfast and community has allowed us to grow coaching at Georgia, where he was a rousing sendoff, and then spread see SOUTHERN, page 2 Remembering the defensive coordinator for 17years. He became known for headbutting players until he bled. Russell took the GSU coachingjob in 1982 and started a program with no equipment, stadium or offices. Russell's Reflecting on 9/11 first office was a singlewide trailer. a GSU legend "I don't know if heaven has a foot- By Ron Hutcheson ball team. But if it does, they just got McClachy Newspapers the coach they need," said Yawn. Compiled by staff took the fire department only two Bob Bigley said. Bigley said Russell's Students in attendance came to NEW YORK - Five years after minutes to get to the scene, but be- death was not from injuries related pay respects to a man who they never terrorists slammed hijacked planes Legendary Georgia Southern cause the power lines had fallen onto to the wreck. knew, but whose legacy they have come into the World Trade Center and Football Coach Erskine "Erk" Rus- the road, officers first told Russell The GSU community was to respect. the Pentagon, Americans will pause sell died at age 80 after a car accident to stay in the car. Fisher said once shocked and saddened by the loss "Evert though I never knew him Monday to remember the day ter- Friday morning. officers were able to get Russell out of Erk Russell. personally, I wanted to pay respect rorism changed their lives. Russell's car struck a telephone of the car, they tried CPR and then "Erk's positive impact on Georgia to the man who made GSU football Observances in New York, pole on Cypress Lake road, across left in an ambulance. Southern University, as well as the what it is," said Ross Davis, a junior Washington, Shanksville, Pa. and the street from the Country Store "When the ambulance drove away players he coached and the people sport management major. "His legacy scores of other places across the na- where he visited every morning for there were no sirens, just lights," said he met in everyday life, cannot be will remain here for a long time. I just tion will recall the horrific day that, coffee. Revell. "They were not speeding off; overstated," said GSU President wanted to come because of the man according to new surveys, continues "Nobody noticed anything going they were just driving away." Bruce Grube. "His motto of'Just do that he was." to have a profound impact on the on and then I looked outside and Russell was brought to the right' was his rule book on how to People in attendance sat on the lives of ordinary Americans. there it was," said James Revell. "It's Statesboro hospital and pronounced live one's life." home side of the stadium, while Bayonne, N.J., will dedicate a such a shame." dead on arrival, East Georgia Re- Russell's death came the day be- family, friends and speakers were 175-ton bronze monument built GSU student Chris Fisher said it gional Medical Center chief executive see LEGEND, page 2 on the field, with the podium on the around a 40-foot steel teardrop 50-yard line. — a gift from Russia. Residents of Russell died Friday morning, at Joplin, Mo., will place red, white the age of 80. He is survived by his and blue carnations at the foot of an 'A Word on Peace honors September 11 victims wife, Jean, and his two sons, Rusty American flag. The town green in and Jay. Windsor, Conn., will glow with the Compiled by staff host an open-mike reading tonight remembrance, attendees are welcome light from 2,973 luminary bags, one at 7 p.m. to come with original work or with for each of the Sept. 11 victims. With the present state of our The reading will be held at the work of a favorite author. INSIDE To a great degree, most people world and the constant threat of downtown at the Averitt Center in After the reading, there will be have adjusted to Sept. ll's legacy terrorism, now more than ever the Emma Kelly Theater. wine and soft drinks in the main floor A piece of his legacy — long lines at the airport, color- is the chance for people to come "A Word on Peace" is a forum to gallery of the Averitt Center. GSU legend Erk Russell died coded threat levels, metal detec- together and remember all we lost remember and honor the victims of All are invited to attend and bring at age 80 Friday, but many will tors, identity checks and security five years ago. the September 11 terrorist attacks. a friend or family member along. never forget him. Put up this see page 3 The open-mike reading will also If any faculty member is inter- SEPT. 11, To commemorate the anniversary poster in his honor. | FEATURE, p.4 of the terrorist attacks on the United be used to honor peace, freedom, ested in reading or for more informa- Left: Father and son honorthe lives States, Georgia Southerns Depart- religious tolerance and democracy tion about the event, please contact Campus 2 Classifieds 5 lost on 9/11 in this George-Anne ment of Writing and Linguistics and for the people of the community. David Starnes at 486-7328 or Laura Briefs 3 Sports 6 File photo photo from 2004. the Averitt Center for the Arts will To share the message of hope and Valeri at 681-0151. Feature 4

r Established 1927 • The Newspaper for Georgia Southern University Covering the campus like a swarm of gnats. PAGE 2 VMPUS NEWS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY

Ahoy, homecoming ahead Monday, September 11 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Gay Straight Alliance Meeting King and Queen nominations for Homecoming due Friday Russell Union 2080

through Wednesday, Oct. 18, ac- 7:15 p.m.-9 p.m. By Rachel McDaniel cording to the GSU homecoming Movie: "Intermission" Executive editor website, http://www.eagleenter- $2 admission tainmentonline.com/. Russell Union theatre Students can check their Gather your best mates GSU WINGS accounts or 7:30 p.m. and get ready for a raucous the homecoming website Recycled Percussion pirate homecoming this for instructions on vot- Brian Prusa/STAFF Free admission with student ID year. ing. Shane Bernard and Shane Everett, from Christian band Shane and Performing Arts Center "Eagles of the Carib- The Homecoming Shane, performed Wednesday night at the PAC. bean, Shipwrecked at Court will be announced 7 p.m. Southern" is this year's during the Formal on Open-mike reading theme for the homecom Thursday, Oct. 19. All "A Word for Peace" ing parade and events. members of the court Christian band leads Emma Kelly Theater Nominate your maties are required to ride in the for Georgia Southern's Kings parade. community worship Tuesday September 12 and Queens by The offi- Friday, and cial crown- 3:30 and 7 p.m. start thinking ing of the By Ellen Eklund with more substance than sex, drugs Major in Success of ideas for pi- 2006 Home- Staff writer and rock n roll has come to the PAC," Russell Union Ballroom rated homecom- coming King said Aisha Adkins, a writing and ing floats. and Queen Shane and Shane, a Christian linguistics major. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bill Pickett will take place band with a folk-rock sound, led At 7 p.m., the lights dimmed and Young Democrats director of the Of- fice of meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at at the Home- coming Game Georgia Southern students and the doors closed. Jon Irvin, Outreach Russell Union 2080 Student Activities, has been captured 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. in Russell Union during half time on Saturday, Oct. members of the community in wor- Intern for the Wesley Foundation, by this year's pirate theme. "This is room 2044. 21. ship last Wednesday at the Perform- welcomed everyone and introduced Wednesday, September 13 my fourth year at GSU. I have always Student organizations, residence The Homecoming King and ing Arts Center. the opening act, the Peasall Sisters. had a passion for event planning," halls and apartment complexes with Queen will each receive a $125 Shane and Shane recently finished "Tonight is about worship and 3:30 and 7 p.m. he said. "I am very excited about community advisors receive points scholarship to recognize their GSU touring with the Peasall Sisters, a glorifying God," said Irvin. Major in Success advising our Homecoming Steering for participating in the Homecoming involvement and accomplishments. bluegrass trio, on September 10, Shane Bernard, songwriter for Russell Union Ballroom Committee and ready for our fun events. The organization, residence Rachel Baker is administrative covering 22 cities across the nation. Shane and Shane, made a brief pirate theme." hall or apartment complex with the assistant for the 2006 Homecoming GSU students, youth groups appearance on stage just before 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nominations for homecoming most points will receive an all spirit Committee. She thinks it is impor- and various members of the com- intermission announcing mission "Lies My Teacher Told Me" king or queen must be submitted trophy. tant to show school spirit by getting munity filled the seats of the PAC efforts for World Vision, a Christian Nessmith Lane Assembly Hall to the Office of Student Activities A spirit trophy is given to the involved. eagerly anticipating the popular relief and development organization. no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. sorority, fraternity, student organiza- "I look forward to bringing the Christian duo. Audience members Bernard presented an opportunity 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 15. tion, residence "hall and apartment hottest and best homecoming to continually greeted each other with for college students to either spon- Speak your mind: Southern Style All nominations must be turned complex with the most spirit points campus to make the college experi- hugs, high fives, hand shakes and sor a child or donate money to help Russell Union theatre in by the deadline and must be ac- following the all spirit winner. ence more enjoyable," she said. smiles. Laughter and a chattering feed and shelter children in Latin companied by the entry fee of $75, Points are awarded based on For more information about buzz overtook the auditorium while America. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. which goes toward costs associated participation and ranking in each homecoming events, contact the lines formed in the lobby to purchase "One dollar a day to sponsor a Artists Talk with homecoming events. event category. Office of Student Activities at (912) t-shirts and CD's from Shane and child is the same price you pay for Arts Building Room 2071 - All nominees are required to Students can vote for homecom- 486-7270 or visit the Russell Union, Shanes merchandise table. two lattes a week at Starbucks," said attend a mandatory informational ing nominees from Monday, Oct. 16 room 1056. "I think it's awesome that a band Bernard. Thursday, September 14 No introductions were made when Shane and Shane took the stage. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The band softly played their first song Meet the Firms withlyricsprojectedonascreen. The Nessmith Lane Atrium audience sang along. THE POWER TO They played some of their most 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. popular and memorable songs Collegiate 4-H meeting including, "Acres of Hope," "Beauty Russell Union 2052 for Ashes" and "When I Think about the Lord," which all describe God's love for people and how God has POLICE BEAT TEXT FREELY personally touched their lives. During their performance, Shane 09-06-2006 and Shane took time to interact with the audience about their tour, their • Several CDs were taken from stay in Statesboro and some of the a vehicle in the Kennedy Hall meanings behind their songs. parking lot. WITH SPRINT. Accordingto Bernard, music was never a hobby for him growing up. 09-07-2006 He only knewfour chords and played New the same songs over and over again • Matt Theo Matthews, 19, of ultra-thin for his youth group in church. Lanier Drive, Statesboro, was Katana™ by Sanyo* Bernard met Shane Everett at charged with reckless driving, no Available in 3 colors Built-in camera Texas A&M University in 1997 and proof of insurance, and driving in Bluetooth* technology started leading worship once a week violation of license restrictions. for a Christian student organization • A cell phone was taken from the on campus. Bernard said they were College of Education Building. asked to sing at a concert, and then • A fight was reported at Olliff Get 300 free text messages a month for 12 months. started playing three times a week at Hall. In-store exclusive offer for students with a valid college ID. different places after that. • An Xbox and several games were After 12 months, pay the regular monthly fee. Bernard describes his song writ- taken from Olliff Hall. ing as "the closest out ofbody experi- ence I have to a journal," and hopes 09-09-2006 Take pictures, listen to music and text, text, text on Sprint's slim new phones. to impact his listeners with what God teaches him from the Bible. • John Jackson Smith, 46, of Hagan, These new phones start at $79.99 after instant savings 0. "The closest thing to my heart was charged with possession of a and mail-in rebate. Requires activation on a new line of is what is coming out of me daily," firearm by a convicted felon, car- service and two-year subscriber agreement. said Bernard. rying a concealed weapon, failure Calling plans start at $29.99. MP3 Phone Shane and Shane will begin to yield while turning left Fusic™ by LC* Other monthly charges apply See below." working on their new album dur- • Derick Antonio King, 17, of Requires two-year subscriber agreement. Built-in MP3 Player ing November and December and Statesboro, was charged with Bluetooth* technology Built-in 1.3 MP camera should be ready for release by April theft by taking of a a motor 2007. For more information about vechicle at Rigdon's Auto and Shane and Shane, visit their website Truck Sales, at 1 West Parrish at www.shaneandshane.com. Street.

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PREFERRED DEALERS Russell coached the Eagles from STATESBORO Legend 1981-1989. Under his leadership the Coastal PCS ^"^ from page 1 912-764-1821 team won three national champion- fore the 2006 GSU football opener, shipsin 1985,1986 and 1989.The 1989 which he was planning to attend. Even national championship team went RadioShack after retirement, Russell remained 15-0 and is the only Georgia Southern dedicated to the Statesboro commu- team to go undefeated in football. "Rates exclude taxes and Sprint Fees (including USF charge of up to 2.67% that varies quarterly, cost recovery fees up to $2.83 per line, and state/local fees that vary by area). Sprint Fees are not nity and the GSU football program. Russell finished his career at GSU taxes or government-required charges. Coverage not available everywhere. Available features and services vary by phone/network. The Nationwide Sprint PCS Network reaches over 250 million people. Offers not available in all markets. Additional terms "Today is a sad day for GSU, the with a record of 83-22-1, for a .788 and restrictions apply Subject to credit approval. See store or sprint.com for details. Service Plan: Plan incjudes base minutes that vary depending on plan selected. Additional minute charges apply. See Service Plan state of Georgia and for all of college winning percentage. Guide for details. Up to $36 activation and $200 early termination fees apply per line. Deposit may be required. Nights 7pm to 7am and Weekends Fri. 7pm to Mon. 7am. Partial minutes charged as full minutes. Sprint FOCUS may terminate service if majority of minutes per month are used while roaming. Instant Savings: Offer ends 10/22/06 or while supplies last. No cash back. Taxes excluded. Activation at time of purchase required. football," said Navy and former GSU "Our deepest sympathy goes to MaiHn Rebate: Requires purchase by 10/22/06 and activation by 10/22/06. Rebates cannot exceed purchase price. Taxes excluded. Line must be active 30 consecutive days. Allow 8 to 12 weeks for rebate. Free Text Messaging: Text message overage is $0,10 per message. To avoid charges, you must contact us priortothe billing end date of the 12th plan month. ©2006 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. SPRINT.the "Going Forward" head football coach Paul Johnson. "Erk his wife Jean, his sons Rusty and Jay, on driving logo, the NEXTEL name and logo, the FOCUS ON DRIVING logo and othertrademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. All third-pa rty product or service namesare property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. will certainly be missed and I will be and the entire Russell family," said forever grateful for the opportunities Grube. PAGE 3 I NEWS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY

ON THE STREET FACTOIDS Young people recall Sept. 11, Compiled by Brandon Smith Where © The first plane crashed into the were you north tower of the their generation's day of infamy World Trade Center when 9/11 at 8:46 a.m. By Dana Hull occurred? MCT Campus 0 The Federal Aviation Administra- They were at home or in first period tion (FAA) halted all "In high classes at local middle and high schools flights at U.S. air- school in when they learned that a plane — no, four planes — had smashed into the ports following the my history World Trade Center, the Pentagon and crashes into the tow- class. We a field in rural Pennsylvania. ers. It was the first Then they heard the towers had watched time in history that crumbled and that the crashes were air traffic had been the foot- purposely inflicted by Arab terrorists. halted nationwide. age on And nearly 3,000 people were dead. "Everyone was super freaked out," €> Victims of the T.V. until they shut off said Julie Hopper, who was an eighth- the televisions and grader in Santa Cruz that day. 9/11 attacks came Hopper, now a freshman at Cal from more than 90 put us on lock down." Poly-San Luis Obispo, said that Sept. countries around 11 definitely sparked her interest in File Photo the world. Phillip Gipson, foreign affairs: She plans to major in In this George-Anne file photo, Matthew Deblieux, 11, holds an American flag and rings a bell attheTerrebonne political science and is eager to take Parish 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Veterans Park in Houma, La. Junior a world religion class to learn more Others saw their local mosques van- He took a good look around: He knew president of another Muslim student more about themselves. A lot o: about Islam. dalized. And for the first time, many only one other Muslim student at his organization: the Islamic Society us grew up in Muslim household; "It's like Sept. 11 made me realize young Muslim Americans had to high school. of Stanford University. Subeh was where what's Islamic is inherited "I was sit- there are other things in the world," explore their own feelings about Islam But when he arrived at UC- born in Kuwait in 1984 and came to But now I feel much more dedi- ting in my saidHopper, 18. "I'm really interested and cultural identity. Berkeley as a freshman, Huzair said the United States during the Persian cated to the Islamic faith." in studying abroad, especially now. I "I think after Sept. 11,1 had a real he immediately gravitated to the Gulf War. The World War II generatior psychol- want to see other cultures besides the need to connect and reconnect with Muslim Students Association. The On Sept. 11, he was in high school remembers Pearl Harbor. Bab) ogy class culture of my town." other Muslims," said Ahmad Huzair, group, which has a strong presence on in East Los Angeles. After the attack, boomers recall the moment the) Many young Muslim Americans in high 20, a senior at the University of Cali- campus, has grown in size and influ- his family received anonymous death heard that President Kenned) said they felt the impact personally fornia-Berkeley. ence since Sept. 11 and now numbers threats, he said. and the Rev. Martin Luther Kinj school. because the 19 hijackers were all Arab Huzair was in his first period about 200. "There were maybe 10 Muslim Jr. were assassinated. For younj We men, 15 of them from Saudi Arabia. At Advance Placement physics class Mohammad Subeh, 21, a gradu- students at my high school," he said. people, their day of infamy is school, some students were harassed. when he learned that the planes hit. ate student in medical school, is the "After 9/11, people wanted to know Sept. 11. watched the news on T.V. the entire period." CLEC Presents Katie Yost, Sept. 11 Senior from page 1 The 5pencere Theatre of Hluaion GSU Performing Arts Center clampdowns. "I was "People take it as part of their September 21, 2006, 7:30 p.m. sleep- lives nowf said Carroll Doherty, as- sociate director of the Pew Research ing in my Center, a nonpartisan polling bed until organization. "This is the world in which we're now living." my mom Yet memories of the day remain called me vivid; nearly every adult can recall where he or she first learned of the from her attacks. work after the first An ABC News poll on Sunday plane struck." found that nearly 80 percent of Americans changed their outlook on life as a result of the tragedy. Nearly 75 percent worry about the possibility of another attack, Stephen Powell, and about a third are concerned Freshman that they could become terrorist victims. About half, without prompting, "I was listed Sept. 11 as the single most important international event of working at their lifetime. the video "It's still very, very sad," said store that Anton Kozick of Brooklyn, N.Y., as he stared Sunday at the gaping I was the hole where the World Trade Center manager used to be. "It's definitely changed our thinking in how we're seeing of at the things. Thinkbackto the day before time." all this started — it didn't exist, all this business about terrorism." Anton and his wife, Christine, still have a piece of paper that blew from the World Trade Center to Call the PAC r3ox Office for tickets - -912-4&6-7999 their house, four miles away, on Devin Sanders, Sept. 11. "Every so often I touch Ticket prices: Junior it and pray for whoever touched it GSU Students: $5.00 • Faculty and Staff: §&.00 last," said Christine. General Public: $12.00 • Children Age-1S&Under: §S.OO The couple joined large crowds "I was a at Ground Zero in lower Manhattan STATEMENT Readers may access the ty ads to be run in the G-A contact: LindseyTreadwell, and submitted in writing, NOTICE newspaper and its archives must have a NAME, RO. BOX Marketing Director, ADS, with the name of the as President Bush and first lady Readers may pick up one junior staff by visiting our web and PHONE NUMBER. 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It is the goal tisan commentary while reflecting advance of the delivery Cussed by Some, Read by University System of Geor- The George-Anne reserves ages caused due to an ad's of the newspaper to have of a product or service. them All"-from Robert on a tragedy that left its mark on gia. The George-Anne is the right to refuse any adver- omission from a particular its edition placed on-line Students are also urged to Williams of the Blackshear HOW DO YOU PARTICIPATE the American psyche. published four times weekly tisement. edition and its responsibil- within 24 hours of publica- report to the newspaper ity solely is to reschedule tion. Breaking news will be Times. Call Bob and he (Monday-Tuesday-Wednes- DISPLAY AD DEADLINE: The Students are chosen for the'On the "Terrorism was not a concern any suspicious offers which the ad in the next regular placed on-line as warranted. can tell you who he stole day-Thursday) during most deadline for reserving space Street'feature at random by staffers. they might see in an ad. edition at the regular adver- The G-A is distributed free it from originally. Credit at all before 9-11," said Frank New- of the academic year and and submitting advertising If you have a question you'd like us Remember, if an offer seems tising rates. of charge on the Georgia for the other - "Covering port, editor in chief of the Gallup six times during summers. copy is Noon, one week to ask, e-mail our managing editor at too good to be true, it prob- Southern University campus Campus like A Swarm of Any questions regarding r rior to the intended publi- Poll. Now, most Americans expect ably is. CLASSIFIED ADS: Free Gnats - goes to G-A alum [email protected]. content should be directed through delivery sites lo- cation date. classified ads from students, Mike Mills. another attack. to the editor at by phone FREEBIEINFO cated in campus buildings, FOR MORE INFO, rate faculty and staff must be at 912/681-5246 or fax at at off-campus sites, and in ALL FREE student and facul- cards, sample publications, non-commercial in nature 912/486-7113. residence halls. Erk Russell's team disciplinary policy was summed up in two words: "Do Right." That's all it took for Russell to convince his players to live hy his honest and simple way of life on and off the field. For that, GSUs most famous coach deserves our praise and thanks. We hope you will display this poster of Russell's last game at Paulson Stadium after winning the championship in 1989.

ERK'S HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS ERKISMS 1996 Coach-of-the-Year Statesboro, GA Rotary Club Man-6f- "At Georgia, the coaches told each Addressing his peers concerning the Inducted into the Blue-Gray Al 1-StarClas- 1988 the-Year other that you were getting old when length of his speech as the keynote sic Hall of Fame State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1985 the recruiting prospects' mothers speakeratthe 1990 American Football 1990 Coach-of-the-Year State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame began looking good. I knew it was Coaches Association convention: Georgia Association of Broadcasters 1987 Coach-of-the-Year time for me to get out of coaching at "I'll get what I want to say said, and as Georgian-of-the-Year I nducted into the State of Georgia Sports Football News National Coach-of-the- Georgia Southern because the pros- King Henry VIII told each of his wives, 1989 Hall of Fame Year pects'grandmothers were beginning 'I won't be keeping you long." Eddie Robinson Award (symbolic of top 1986 ABC-TV National Coach-of-the-Year to look good." Division l-AA coach) Washington, DC, Touchdown Club l-AA 1984 About the four stages of senility, American Football Coaches Association Coach-of-the-Year State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Concerning why he didn't delay hip "One, you forget names; two, you X Regional Coach of the Year Football News National Coach-of-the- Coach-of-the-Year surgery so he could attend the first forget faces; three, you forget to zip USA Today Georgia Coach-of-the-De- Year 1976 game played between Georgia and your fly up; and four, you forget to cade State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Southeastern Conference "Working Georgia Southern in 1992: "Because zip it down." - State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Coach-of-the-Year Coach of The Year" Award it [his hip] hurt like hell." PAGE 5 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY SB 300 Employment & Job 480 Sub Leases Now you can place your classified ads online... For Commercial CLASSIFIED Services 490 Vacation Rentals Ads, Visit... CATEGORIES 310 Career & Job Services 320 Child Care Needed 500 Personals 500 Personals 100 Announcements 330 Child Care Provider CTHE GEORGE-ANNE F http://www.gsuads.com 340 Internships/Volunteer 110 Auditions 600 Services 350 Jobs/Full Time 120 Freebies 610 Education &Tutoring .. .and create, place, proof and pay for your ad online. Just $7 for 360 Jobs/Part Time 130 Lost & Found 620 Financial Aid/Loans 370 Opportunities/Business 200 characters. In partnership with Universal Advertising. 140 Other Announcements 630 Legal Services 380 University Work 640 Resumes/Typing/DTP 200 Buy or Sell 390 Wanted Jobs 650 Services/Miscellaneous Free ads for students, faculty & staff (non-commercial): visit us 210 AutosforSale 400 Housing & Real Estate 220 Auto Parts for Sale 700 Travel online at... 410 Apartments 230 Bicycles for Sale 710 Spring BreakTravel 240 Books for Sale 420 Lofts & Rooms www.gadaily.com/class_ad_sub.php 250 Computers & Software 430 Mobile Homes 800 Transportation/Rides 260 Miscellanneous for Sale 440 Real Esate for Sale 800 Transportation/Rides You must include your names, address and phone number 270 Motorcycles for Sale 450 Roommates Wanted for freebies. No phone calls please, at this price .we don't take 280 Trade & Barter 460 Storage & Moving 900 Miscellaneous 290 Wanted Services 910 Pets & Pet Supplies LASSIFIEDS. ETC dictation. 470 Student Housing

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This week in GSU sports: Falcons win season opener in Carolina Defensive end John Abraham led the Atlanta Falcons' defense in a Women's Volleyball Men's Soccer 20-6 romp of the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Mercer Saturday, 1 p.m. at Gardner Abraham had two sacks and two forced fumbles, while the Women's Soccer Webb Falcons' ground attack amassed 252 rushing yards. The rushing Friday, 4 p.m. vs. Georgia State Football attack was led by Warrick Dunn, who totalled 132 yards on 29 Sunday, 2 p.m. vs Winthrop Saturday, 7 p.m. vs. carries. Coastal Carolina Michael Vick was 10 for 22 for 140 yards and 2 touch- SPORTS downs. He also had 48 yards on the ground.

#12 JlhyL at SmL James Madison App. State Eagles fall in season opener 10 21 Emotions ran high as the Eagles failed to begin the VanGorder era with a victory

By Mike Anthony Staff writer Game management was also an issue W. Georgia Furman for the Eagles down the stretch. 7 24 So what happens when a team is Twice, they tried to run a wide faced with adversity? Sometimes, char- receiver screen on third down with acter shines through. Sometimes, raw more than ten yards to go. The two I talent and emotion carry them to vic- plays netted a total of one yard and at tory. Sometimes, changes and setbacks forced punts, ending what had been and losses are stared down as the team productive drives. Towson Elon ultimately prevails. And sometimes a "Obviously, there's a lot of disap- 24 17 team can fall flat on its face. pointment" said Covington, whose 219 The Georgia Southern football rushing yards were a lone bright spot team had a rather inauspicious start to in the loss. "We've just got to pick it up, its season Saturday night, falling 17-13 go out and work hard this week and at to the Central Connecticut State Blue ha. x better game next week". Devils at Paulson Stadium. Darius Smiley said that turnovers Citadel csu During the Eagles' first offensive were a big problem for the offense. 38 OT 35 drive, Travis Clarkwas corralled by the "Central Connecticut didn't turn Blue Devils and coughed the ball up, a the ball over. We did. It's as simple mistake that gave Central Connecticut as that. Anytime you come out and the ball inside the GSU 25-yardlineand turn the ball over, you put yourself in at set the tone for the entire game. a position to lose, and that's exactly After the Blue Devils took a 3-0 what happened tonight." Wofford lead on a 25-yard field goal by Ryan Head Coach Brian VanGorderwas 38 Heeney, the Eagles again looked to very critical of his team's performance Jared Siri/STAFF press the ball downfield. Again, they Sophomore running back Chris Covington set a GSU record for most rushing yards in a season opener, with 219 after the loss. ran into trouble. Faced with third- yards on the ground. The Eagles would come up short, however, losing the game 17-13. "Our defenseplayed pretty well, but and-long, the Eagles showed their new we gave up some big plays thatkilled shotgun spread formation. Clark's pass take a 10-0 iead. The drive was keyed 13-10 at halftime followng a missed On their first drive of the third us. We turned the ball over and you was badly under-thrown into a sea of by two big running plays. The Eagles extra point. quarter, Central Connecticut drove 82 just can't have that. Even our kicking white jerseys and was picked off at fixed-right back. A big kick return gave During halftime, Eagle fans re- yards in just six plays, taking a 17-13 game was poor. We stalled out. We Memphis the Eagle 31. GSU the ball on the CCSU 46. Three membered legendary coach Erk lead following a 54-yard touchdown turned the ball over. We missed kicks. 33 The offense took off near the end of consecutive runs by Covington got Russell. In honor of his passing, the pass that gave the- Blue Devils the We have a long way to go, obviously. the first quarter, powering its way down GSU inside the red zone, and after American flag was flown at half-mast deciding score. We lost tonight and we feel horrible the field thanks to strong running by Clark completed a pass to the one yard and only three of our national cham- Despite their best efforts, the about it, but we have to move on and sophomore running back Chris Cov- line, Covington pushed his way in to pionship banners- the three won by Eagles' offense couldn't put a scoring be ready for next week," he said. ington. However, the drive ended with cut the deficit to 10-7. Erk- were flying over Paulson. drive together. There was miscom- The Eagles' next game, against i a missed field goal attempt by senior The last play of the half would The momentum from the big munication in routes, dropped passes Coastal Carolina, will be Saturday at MWmmmNr\ place kicker Jonathan Dudley. be the most exciting. Darius Smiley play wouldn't carry over, however, to open receivers and constant break- Paulson Stadium. Kickoffis scheduled It then took just five plays for the was waiting on the other end of the and the Eagles came out flat in the downs in protection that routinely sent for 7 p.m. Blue Devils to cover 80 yards and 51-yard prayer, putting the Eagles up second half. Clark scrambling away from pressure. #i #2 Q.A at Aft Ohio State Texas 24 7 Baseball to play Hawaii Men's soccer defeats Centenary

GSU News Service #19 y~ #5 The following weekend, Georgia GSU News Service Less than cord to 3-2, while Centenary keeper at Southern opens at home against CWS one minute later, James Speed also had three saves. Jin* B*L An opening weekend trip to the qualifier Georgia Tech, again playing Freshman forward Jon Cox scored DeVault set up After defeating Georgia South- Penn State Notre Dame University of Hawaii and 31 games two at J. I. Clements then two in Atlanta his first and second goals of his col- another helper ern 5-1 on Friday, Oral Roberts at J.I. Clements Stadium highlight late March. legiate career as Georgia Southern for teammate battled Lipscomb to aO-O tie, Saturday 17 41 the 2007 Georgia Southern base- From March 2-4, the Eagles host shut out host Centenary College 3-0 Calvin Simon. night. ball schedule. Head Coach Rodney the second-annual GSU Invitational. Saturday at the Centenary Classic. With 70:30 on Both schools finished the weekend Hennon announced the schedule, Kennesaw State will make a trip to Only five minutes into the contest, the clock, Simon John Cox without a loss, as Lipscomb also beat arguably the toughest for the eighth- Statesboro, as will Brown. A third team Cox worked his way through the Gents scoredfrom with- Centenary in a 4-3 overtime win, year coach. is yet to be determined.The SoCon defense, reaching the top of the box. in the six, putting the Eagles up 3-0. Friday night. Of the 26 opponents scheduled, Tournament returns to Charleston, He then blasted a shot off the keeper's Shortly thereafter, an argument Head Coach Kevin Kennedy and S. Carolina 16 won at least 30 games last year, South Carolina, from May 23-27. hands that found its way into the net, between Centenary head coach Eric the Eagles next face Gardner-Webb 0 10 advanced to the NCAA Regionals "I am excited about the challenge his first goal as a collegiate player. Mayo and the center referee ensued. at Boning Springs, N.C., Saturday and two foes went all the way to the thatthis schedule presents toour base- Both teams were dry until the After an initial yellow card, and then at 1 p.m. College World Series. ball team. Once again, we are playing second half, when Cox produced a a second after further argument, Cen- Scoring summary The Eagles travel to Honolulu on a very competitive non-conference winner off of a blocked shot. Team- tenary walked off the field following at Time Team Scorer Assists February 1 - 3, playing at the University schedule against some programs that mate Scott DeVault's shot ended up Mayo's ejection, ending the match 4:07 GSU John Cox Unassisted Samford Ga. Tech of Hawaii. The Rainbow Wahine won hadverysuccessfulseasonsayearago, in Cox's control, and the freshman almost 20 minutes early. 6937 GSU John Cox Scott Devault 6 38 45 games lastyear and wasathird-seed many of which resulted in postseason added another goal to extend the Junior Brian Young gathered three 70:30 GSU Calvin Simon Scott Devault

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