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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Men’s Basketball reaches A-Sun championship only to be outsized. PAGE 21 Index Wednesday, March 9, 2011 news

04 // SG Holds Presidential Debate Candidates Matt Brockelman and Chris Warren discussed major concerns on campus. 04 05 // Students may be too sad Many college students are beginning to show symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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15 // Stuck but not bored If you’re tired of music and television during the break, you can head out around town with some affordable adventures on this list.

16 // Music makes you lose control If you want to hang out with your ears over the break, check out some don’t- wanna-miss shows in town.

17 // When the luck fails to flow Lunchtime chowing at O’Brothers in Five Points serves up a hearty dish of 05 disappointment.

Sports 22 // Women’s basketball Ospreys disappointing end to regular season comes to fruition in first-round 16 loss to JU in Atlantic Sun Tournament.

22 // Women’s Golf Local UNF golf fans donate $10,000 to help fund the up and coming 17 women’s golf program. PotPourri

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Feb. 28 – Information (Lot 17) A golf cart was driven into a light Feb. 24 – Lewd Act (UNF Library) pole in the middle of the parking lot. At approximately 4:00 p.m. UPD was dis- Uninjured driver, David Seidell and pas- patched to the UNF library in reference senger Mathew Niesen, both UNF stu- to a lewd act. UPD met with the com- dents and Parking Services workers, plainants, student Sanjeev Seenath and said they were dodging a goose that library administrative assistant Cindy was chasing them in the lot when they Hoffer. Seenath said he was on the com- accidentally crashed into the light pole. puter on the second floor, three spaces The golf cart has since been retired due away from an unnamed male who was to a broken axle. The goose was not observing pornographic images on the availible for comment. computer screen. Seenath then noti- fied Hoffer, who approached the un- Feb. 22 – Theft (Aquatic Center) named male, demanding he stop what UNF student Mary Ellen Domask said he was doing. Seenath said he believed she went swimming in bldg. 26 for a the man was masturbating. Patrol units water aerobics class and placed her be- searched the surrounding areas but no longings inside a locker in the women’s one matching the description was seen. locker room, but neglected to lock it. Upon her return Domask said her watch March 1 – Vehicle Damage (Osprey was missing. It has not been found. Crossings Parking Lot) UNF student Stephanie Faye Hecht said Feb. 25 – Theft (UNF Arena) her automobile had been scratched in UNF student David Sheffield said his several sections. UPD observed that the wallet was stolen from the Arena while suspect possibly used a knife to scratch playing basketball. Sheffield said he the paint. Hecht said that the previous "It's a small region full of opium and marijuana crops. I was on a 10-day air-assault mission, searched the area but nothing came night she blew her horn at a male stand- providing a blocking position on the southeastern flank of the area we were clearing. We up. He suspended his debit card. UPD ing in the parking space she was trying used the wood the owners had gathered for the winter to boil water for coffee and keep searched the immediate area as well to park. Hecht said that he walked off warm at night in a small adobe fireplace located inside the crop ... It's a very peaceful feel- with negative results. Patrol efforts slowly and appeared to be angry. The ing being surrounded by marijuana plants that tower over your head; even though those have been suspended. case is not cleared and patrol efforts are same plants were paying for the bullets that were flying over our heads every afternoon. suspended. We accidently lit one of the fields on fire with a grenade in the middle of a fire-fight a few Feb. 23 – Theft (J. Brooks Brown Hall) UNF student Christine Kittle said she days later. It's too bad the wind was blowing the opposite direction." was sitting on a bench in front of the Photo by: Bill Hunt, taken in Sangsar, in southern Afghanistan. small pool in front of bldg. 39 when a group of students arrived, hung out What would you like to replace the Greek for a moment, and then vacated the Q of the W: Shipping Store next to Sbarro? area. Later, when Kittle attempted to purchase something, she noticed her wallet was missing. A follow-up investi- gation is in the works. “Smoothie King.” Source: University Police Department Compiled by Chance Ryan

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UNFspinnaker.com // Spinnaker // 3 News Wednesday, March 9, 2011 SG debate lays out plans for Red, Gray and Blue parties By Tyler White news editor

Student Government presidential hopefuls Matt Brockelman and Chris Warren discussed a number of issues March 8 in a debate at the Student Union Osprey Plaza. The candidates answered student-submitted questions as well as those presented by the moderator, Alex Read. Each candidate had 90 seconds to answer specific questions, with one minute allotted for a re- buttal. Both candidates began by presenting their quali- fications, including information about their parties’ missions. Red Party candidate Brockelman comple- mented current Student Body President Sitou Byll- Cataria in his administration’s efforts but said he wants to see changes. “We feel it’s time to get UNF back to a Student Government that provides the tangible results, the things that you can feel and experience,” Brockelman said. Gray and Blue party candidate Warren said the Gray and Blue Party has a diverse team that is passionate about making UNF a great school. “If you want to make a club great on this campus, Student Government wants to make that happen for you,” Warren said. Read opened the question portion of the debate by asking the candidates about getting commuter students involved with campus life. Brockelman said he wants to increase the amount of money clubs start out with each year to $600 — the additional funds could attract more students to events. Brockelman also wants to segment clubs according to their mission and create specialized advi- sory boards for each group of clubs. Meanwhile, Warren said he wants to reach out to military veterans on campus and get them more involved in student activities and increase funds for clubs. Warren also wants to remove the restrictions of how students can use funds, which would allow them to pay for travel expenses such as gasoline. Tyler White | Spinnaker Both candidates have plans to improve academics, SG hopefuls Matt Brockelman (left) and Chris Warren (right) met at the Student Union to debate issues concerning the UNF student body. as well. Warren said he wants to create a school syllabus archive in order for students to see what is required rate and improve retention rates around the school. While both candidates agreed guns should not be on for courses before they sign up. Students would be able to get into classes without campus and there should not be a smoking ban, they He said he believes this will lower the add/drop worrying so much about waitlists. disagreed on athletic funding. Brockelman hopes to increase funding for the athletic program by taking advantage of the inevitable tuition raise by the state and school. Warren said he is against extra funding for the athletic program, and he would rather create a school spirit agency — for which he already has 600 student signatures — to increase vigor for school sports. “We feel it’s time to get Apart from the athletic program, both candidates want to see improvements in the SG agencies. Warren UNF back to a student said he wants more involvement in the volunteer center, while Brockelman wants to see an agency focused government that provides on environmental conservation. Other topics of discussion included parking, the tangible results, the events on campus and club promotion. When asked what their opponent’s strongest trait things that you can feel was, Brockelman said Warren has a passionate love for UNF. Warren said Brockelman has a strong knowl- and experience.” edge of the SG Constitution. Brockelman said he hopes students will stay in- – Matt Brockelman formed about the upcoming elections and find out more about both parties’ platforms. “Do your homework on both parties,” Brockelman said. “Don’t settle, get informed — because this elec- tion’s important, and the students really do have a voice here.” For more information on the Red Party, go to face- “Students need to get into the classes they need [to book.com/votered. For information on the Gray and graduate],” Warren said. Blue Party, go to facebook.com/grayandblueparty. Brockelman has other plans for academics. The The SG spring elections take place March 22–23. Tyler White | Spinnaker Red Party is pushing for the use of a mobile applica- Matt Brockelman (left) and Chris Warren (right) started off the debate tion for Blackboard, which would allow students eas- E-mail Tyler White at with a friendly game of rock-paper-scissors. ier access to the classroom tool using smartphones. [email protected].

4 // Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, March 9, 2011 News Fla. Gov. Scott touts ‘jobs’ budget to lawmakers

By Michael C. Bender activists rallied on the steps of the his- (MCT) Mcclatchy newspapers toric Capitol in support of Scott’s budget cuts while, across the street, liber- Florida Gov. Rick Scott gave state als protested. lawmakers the hard sell in a measured “He’s clearly got his priorities and positive State of the State speech straight,” said Rep. Jeff Brandes, Tuesday, urging them to embrace his R-St. Petersburg. “It’s exciting to vision of a transformed Florida that see somebody who’s committed to a would serve as a national model of job bold vision and getting some clearly creation with fewer taxes and less regu- defined results.” lation on businesses. Rep. Dwayne Taylor, D-Daytona Scott acknowledged his long line Beach, said Scott could not claim to be of critics, but told lawmakers to stare the “jobs governor” while pushing a them down. budget that would eliminate thousands “Don’t blink,” he said in the biggest of state jobs. applause line, drawing a standing ova- “All I heard were empty words,” tion. “Don’t let special interests per- Taylor said. “Every time I hear him say suade you to turn your backs on the ’Get to work,’ I think of him going to people who elected you.” work and cutting jobs from our state. Scott’s 27–minute speech, his first He’s giving out Scott slips. They’re time addressing the Legislature, was not pink slips, they’re Scott slips.” less of a policy road map than a con- But Scott said there was little choice: tinuation of his campaign, offering “Doing what must be done will not few specifics while portraying his bud- make me ’most popular,’ but I’m de- get plan as a boon for businesses that termined to make Florida ’most likely would lead to jobs for 1.1 million out-of- photo courtesy of mct to succeed.’ ” work Floridians. A demonstrator opposes the proposed budget cuts and clashes with supporters in Tallahassee, Fla. Scott offered few specifics, instead Just like Scott calls his spending using broad strokes to ask lawmak- proposal a “jobs budget,” this was his was clearly thrilled to be standing in build magic kingdoms. We launch ships ers to eliminate teacher tenure and jobs speech. front of a packed House chamber. that fly to the moon. Florida can be the force state workers to contribute to He said “job” or “jobs” 34 times. “Gosh this is great,” Scott said as he state where the American Dream con- their pensions. “As we meet tonight, unemployment first glimpsed the crowd. tinues to be a reality.” Rep. Dwight Bullard, D-Miami, called in Florida stands at 12 percent,” Scott Scott packed the gallery with guests, Unlike Crist, Scott offered no olive the speech “disingenuous,” pointing to said, capping a divisive opening day such as Sonia Mitchell of the Florida branch to Democrats as he attempted Scott’s proposal to cut K-12 spending by of the annual spring lawmaking ses- International Academy in Miami, and to drag the Legislature back to the days 10 percent. sion. “While this legislative session is used his speech to single out four busi- of hard-charging conservatism that “He talked about creating a world- a regular session, in many ways it is an nessmen, including Armand Lauzon, Republicans enjoyed under former Gov. class education system, but he wants to emergency session.” president of Chromalloy, a Tampa- Jeb Bush. gut education funding. It doesn’t make But Scott’s speech left many legisla- based aviation parts manufacturer. “Some critics," Scott said, “say that sense,” Bullard said. tors wanting more. Scott criticized lawmakers, saying our agenda is way too bold, that we Scott blasted special interests, but “I liked the charge: to create jobs,” they had “not dared to face the full ex- need to trim the sails and settle for also urged lawmakers to approve much said Sen. Dennis Jones, R-Treasure tent of our financial problems” while small improvements. They’re wrong.” of the business lobby’s agenda, includ- Island. “We’ll have to see how much letting government grow “way beyond Polls show Scott is a polarizing fig- ing unemployment tax cuts, phasing substance he has. I liked the speech, but its ability to pay for its promises.” ure among Floridians, and his speech out the corporate income tax and mak- the TelePrompTer sure helped him.” But he took fewer shots than usual was no different: Democrats were ing it more difficult to sue businesses. Scott, a former hospital CEO who at the federal government, his favorite critical, while Republicans, who en- “Give me the tools,” Scott said, “and financed his first political campaign punching bag, opting instead for the ter the 60–day session with power- hold me accountable for the results.” last year, has struggled to replicate the sunny optimism characteristic of for- ful, veto-proof majorities in both sharp delivery of his TV campaign ads mer Gov. Charlie Crist. chambers, applauded. in major political speeches. “We are a state that has regularly The dividing line was apparent ear- Michael C. Bender He had a few stumbles Tuesday, but done the impossible,” Scott said. “We lier in the day. Conservative tea party MCT (McClatchy Newspapers) AASU no longer a Student Government agency By Henna bakshi student body. Strange it took us this much time to funds at SG just like any other Student Affairs office,” staff writer realize that.” said Student Government Director of Operations The AASU joined Student Government as an agen- Betty Garris. “They have been a part of us for 17 Student Government scheduled an emergency cy in 1994 and will now move to Student Affairs as a years, the least we can do is help.” meeting March 7 where the Senate passed a bill part of the Intercultural Center for Peace. AASU Director Joanna Hillman said she feels this to change the African American Student Union The Senate also passed a change to the 2010- decision is better for the whole student body. from a Student Government agency to a part of 2011 budget provisionary language, which states “We will be given more freedom as part of Student Student Affairs. that in the event the AASU becomes an office Affairs, we will be able to make our own decisions,” This decision comes after the AASU marched and within Student Affairs, the SG will continue to Hillman said. protested the decision to appoint Torey McCleskey fund it with Activity and Service fees through With the new freedom AASU will have, it can- as its assistant director Feb. 16. Student Body June 30. not relieve McCleskey of his duties, Cataria President Sitou Byll-Cataria held a forum to discuss For the next six years, unless the university ad- said. AASU will shift with the board of members McCleskey’s hiring Feb. 18, but many students felt no ministration picks up the funding in whole or part elected currently. solution came from the meeting. for the African American Student Union Office, SG E-mail Henna Bakshi at The legislation said “The African American will continue to fund at the current allocations of [email protected]. Student Union is being removed from Agency status $39,047 for OPS wages, $500 for salary (police cover- and needs to be deleted from the Executive Agency age) and $12,290 for operating expenses. Statute.” The bill passed with a unanimous vote in AASU also anticipates additional funding from For an exclusive video with an inside look at the the Senate. Student Affairs, Cataria said. emergency meeting and an interview with “AASU’s constitution didn’t fit well with the con- Senators raised questions about where funding for Student Body President Sitou Byll-Cataria, stitution of Student Government,” Byll-Cataria said. AASU would come from after six years. visit unfspinnaker.com. “An agency shouldn’t be serving only a section of the “AASU can come special request for additional

UNFspinnaker.com // Spinnaker // 5 News Wednesday, March 9, 2011 SAD? The sun’s got your cure Around the State Space crews say farewell to Discovery After more than a week together, the space shuttle and Seasonal affective disorder space station crews bid each other farewell, but saved their symptoms according to the most heartfelt goodbyes for the most traveled rocket ship of Mayo Clinic: all time. After nearly three decades and 352 days on 38 previous • Depression missions, Discovery will be retired when it returns to Earth this week. • Hopelessness "Discovery has been a great ship and has really support- • Anxiety ed the International Space Station more so, I think, than any other space shuttle. We wish her fair winds and following • Loss of energy seas," said Scott Kelly, the space station’s commander. • Social withdrawal • Oversleeping Around the Nation • Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed • Appetite changes, especially a craving for U.S. gas prices up 33 cents in two weeks foods high in carbohydrates The latest Lundberg study of cities in the continental U.S., conducted Friday, showed the average price for a gallon • Weight gain of self-serve unleaded gasoline at $3.51, 32.7 cents above • Difficulty concentrating and processing the last survey, two weeks ago said survey publisher Trilby Lundberg. information This was the biggest jump since a 38-cent hike in the summer of 2005, after Hurricane Katrina. Professor Gabriel Ybarra’s tips “The armed struggle in Libya has shocked international to avoid SAD symptoms: oil markets, and here it is at the pump,” Lundberg said.

• Let the sun shine in your room, pull up blinds Around the World during the day. • Make your room a bit lively, maybe with a Qaddafi loyalists stall Libyan rebels potted Troops loyal to Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi attacked rebel forces in the coastal town of Bin Jawwad Sunda, push- plant or occasional fresh flowers in a vase. ing them east. This temporarily stops the anti-government • Drink your coffee out in the sun. fighters from their steady march toward Tripoli. The attack began at around 9 a.m., 12 hours later rebel • Jog on the nature trail and get fresh air. cars, armored trucks and ambulances were fleeing east. At • Sleep like normal people — at night. Wake least 10 people were reported dead, by ambulance workers up with the rest of the world. and doctors, although that number is expected to rise once they were able to reach Bin Jawwad. • Try to catch the first rays of the sun. The rebel defeat came just a day after they celebrated a • If you experience SAD symptoms, the psy major victory taking the port city of Ras Lanuf, continuing the pattern of a grueling conflict in which neither side can chology department will be glad to talk claim a clear advantage. and help. File photo Seasonal Affective Disorder, a problem for many college students, Compiled by Spinnaker and Wire Services is caused by a lack of sunlight and irregular sleeping habits. Gray and Blue SG By Henna bakshi symptoms of mania or a less intense form of mania: Presidential Candidates staff writer hypomania. These can include elevated mood, agitation and rapid thoughts and speech. Throughout winter, students may realize changes in “People living away from the equator are more likely how their bodies function. to have SAD because of the colder weather and short- It’s caused by seasonal affective disorder, which ac- er winter days,” Ybarra said. “But that doesn’t mean cording to the American Journal of Psychiatry is a type Floridians can’t have it. SAD symptoms are also passed of depression that occurs at the same time every year down genetically.” — mostly during winter. A study cited in Archives of General Psychiatry 2002, One of the main causes, lack of sunlight, leads to said doctors treated winter depression in 13 patients feeling lethargic and unmotivated. Symptoms appear with typical SAD by extending the length of winter during late fall or early winter and are remedied during days, with bright light in the morning and dim light in the sunnier days of spring and summer. the evening. “This is common amongst college students because Bright light had a marked antidepressant effect, they tend to stay awake all night, keep their windows whereas the dim light did not. covered with blinds and sleep for most of the day when Subsequent pilot studies indicated that bright eve- the sun is out,” said Gabriel Ybarra, a UNF associate ning light alone is also effective. Several patients psychology professor. “The reduced level of sunlight were able to maintain the antidepressant response can disrupt your body's internal clock, which lets you throughout the winter months by continuing daily know when you should sleep or be awake.” light treatments. The sun boosts our bodies to make melatonin, which “Many species of animals hibernate during winter is needed for energy and motivation, he said. When the months to stay away from SAD symptoms,” Ybarra said. production of melatonin is low, people will want to sleep “Humans can’t do that, and sometimes when the symp- more and become less sociable. toms become more aggressive like suicidal thoughts and This imbalance of melatonin can disrupt sleep cy- behavior, then antidepressants are prescribed. Rarely cles, leading to laziness and depression. Similarly, when does it have to go as far as electric therapy.” melatonin runs high, we have too much energy and problems like insomnia arise. Chris Warren and Robin McEntire will be running for SG According to the Mayo Clinic, this rise in melatonin President and Vice President, respectively, representing is the reverse of seasonal affective disorder and also a the Gray and Blue party for UNF. form of bipolar disorder. E-mail Henna Bakshi at In some people, spring and summer can bring on [email protected].

6 // Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, March 9, 2011 News UNF to switch to sticker permits next fall By Greg Parlier The only possible drawback of switching staff writer away from the hanging permits is the convenience of switching the permits between vehi- Hanging parking permits have seen their last cles if a student uses more than one, Smyth said. spring semester at UNF. Parking services will switch The new stickers won’t be transferable from car to sticker permits for the next permit cycle, which to car. starts in August. Robert Barnes, a construction senior, said he likes The high amount of permit theft on campus led being able to transfer his permit between vehicles. to the change, which will make stealing them much “Sometimes I have to bring my work truck to less convenient. school, and I just transfer my permit over,” he said. In 2009, 78.6 percent of all auto burglaries were This luxury will be lost with the new sticker per- permit theft, said Assistant UPD Police Chief mits, but there is a solution. Students can simply stop Mark Richardson. He said hanging permits are too by Parking Services with their N number and get a easy to steal and permit theft leads to robberies of temporary permit for the day, Smyth said. If they get other kinds. a new car altogether, Parking Services has a solution “Auto burglary is a crime of convenience,” for that, as well. Richardson said. “Once a thief is in your car for a “If you get a new car for whatever reason, you permit, they are likely to take something else while can just peel off your old permit and bring it in to they are there.” Parking Services for a replacement,” Smyth said. People won’t be able to remove permits and stick Despite UPD’s efforts to encourage students to lock them on another car, making them very difficult Everett Sullivan | Spinnaker their doors and take care protecting their vehicles to steal. Students will no longer have the option of using hanging through added signage this year, they have not seen Currently, motorcycles, convertibles and parking permits starting in the Fall semester. much of a decrease in permit theft, and that reflects jeeps can apply to get sticker permits at UNF, badly on the university. and they haven’t had any problems with theft, are driving and then forget to put them back up when “Auto burglary is a felony,” Richardson said. “With Richardson said. they park,” said Auxiliary Services Director Vince all these felonies, it really reflects poorly on the cam- In addition to cutting down on crime, sticker per- Smyth. “Stickers should help with that.” pus, even though they are mostly just people reaching mits will also help reduce the amount of parking The new permits will cost exactly the same for stu- in cars and taking permits.” appeals by students who forget to put their permits dents, and the difference in cost for parking services The new sticker permits will go on sale in July. back on their mirror. is negligible. Students will place the sticker in the “The appeals board is busy with a high amount very bottom left corner of the windshield to mini- E-mail Greg Parlier at of students that take their permits down when they mize visual distraction for the driver. [email protected]. Advertisement

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10 // Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Opinions Scott should be governor not CEO He's at it again. Awarded the 2010 Pacemaker Award by the Associated Collegiate Press. During Tuesday night’s State of the State address, Governor Rick Scott Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in reiterated his plan to make govern- 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest ment workers pay into the pension by the Florida College Press Assocation. program—a five percent cut.

Spinnaker Staff Scott wants more charter schools. He Editor in Chief Josh Gore said individual student learning and quality teaching is high on his priority Managing Editor Max Jaeger list. Actually attracting those teach- Business Manager Kristen Montalto ers with decent pay and proper union Graphic Designer Chad Smith representation didn’t make that list. Layout Editor Danni Rosemund Although specifics were rare during News Editor Tyler White his address, he did take the opportunity to make a few jabs at the left—referenc- Features Editor Ryan Thompson ing the government’s inability to Sports Editor Tim Bee create jobs. Photo Editor Everett Sullivan “Government takes more than it Copy Editor Lindsay Montgomery gives back,” Scott boasted. Web Editor Ian Albahae In case you forgot, Scott is taking five percent of state workers’ salaries and Asst. News Editor Jordyn Waters making them put it into their govern- Asst. Features Editor Ashley Gannon ment pensions. Asst. Sports Editor Adam O'Neill He continued to laud himself when Asst. Graphics Grecia Valenzuela he acknowledged four private busi- Paul Fenn nesses that moved to Florida. Scott said Illustration by: Grecia Valenzuela Asst. Photos Andrew Noble job-seeking is a daily part of his job. Outside of the state address, Scott is Ad Sales George Giouroukos Tallahassee sandbox. It’s time the democrats took a note Margaret Baker under heavy pressure from the demo- One state senator went as far as tell- from Scott’s playbook—that is “Do what crats and republicans who question ing the New York Times Scott doesn’t you say you’re gonna do.” Staff Writers Erik Tanner how much executive power he is using. Chance Ryan know the state constitution has three When he says something, the ratio- Henna Bakshi Scott’s corporate tax plan, which branches of government. nal person doesn’t understand he is Greg Parlier compromises money for education, is Last month, a bipartisan lawsuit was actually serious. He’s going to do all Distributor Greg Parlier one that warrants serious review. But filed against Scott petitioning for him the zany stuff he’s promising and if hey, we all know the highest quality Adviser John Timpe to accept federal money and create a Democrats across the nation had half teachers work pro bono anyways right? high-speed rail in Central Florida. The his tenacity (or is it outright irrational- Publisher Central Florida Despite his boyish good looks, Publishing State Supreme Court ruled in favor ity?) we’d be up to our kiesters in sweet, Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 Scott hasn't made many friends in the of Scott. sweet healthcare. 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 Josh Gore – Editor in Chief Chance Ryan – Staff Writer Phone (Main Office): 904.620.2727 Editorial Board Max Jaeger – Managing Editor Lindsay Montgomery – Copy Editor Phone (Advertising): 904.620.1599 Fax: 904.620.3924 www.unfspinnaker.com Since you can’t beat the heat, join in After months of jeans, leggings and you pulled last fall — “When is it going boots, I can see my knees again. Spring Lindsay Montgomery to get cold?” you said. has finally arrived, and it brought gifts Features Editor Your summer clothes were getting in the form of cookouts, short sleeves boring — you had cute winter clothes to Corrections and trips to the beach. wear. You were tired of the beach and I couldn’t be happier. I hate winter — tired of warmth. Due to incorrect information from and I’m from Pittsburgh, so Floridians You wanted the trees to be leafless the source, the Spinnaker said Girls usually look at me with awe and confu- and the skies to be gray — and I looked Inc. had a booth outside the event. sion when I tell them cold is not at you with awe and confusion. There was no booth. my thing. like an extended vacation. Can you really blame me for saying “But you’re from the North!” they say. I might even get a tan this summer. “I told you so” when, two weeks into Clarification: In the same story, due Do you know what that means to me? to a reporter’s error, the Spinnaker “Aren’t you used to it?” December, you’d had enough? Uh, no. For that, I’m pretty sure I’d So far, everyone’s been pretty gung- It’s simple advice from an outsider — failed to recognize the UNF Volunteer ho about the weather’s recent turn for Center as the co-host for the event. need to increase my body’s muscle and Stop wishing summer away. fat until I resembled a small seal. the better. But if there’s one thing I’ve This warning might seem premature, Fee-paying students are entitled to When the winter months stick their learned about Florida natives, it’s that but I have to tell you while you’re still one free issue; subsequent issues icy little noses into my business, I get as you just can’t stand too much of a excited about the warm weather ahead are $.50. For non-UNF students chilly as the rest of you. Now that those good thing. — there’s no way you’ll listen to this each paper is $.50. last miserable days of cold are dying Let me explain. Most of my friends mid-July. You can tell me the grass is in Jacksonville are from the Sunshine The Spinnaker is still seeking off, I’m gearing up for the months of greener on the other side, but seriously? more information regarding the warmth ahead. State, so I asked them what to expect The grass is greener during summer, theft of nearly 4,000 newspapers And this year, I mean business — it from summer. They’ve said the heat is folks. It’s just science. last November. If you have any will be the first full summer I’ve spent near unbearable, the ocean is too warm So don’t let me down, UNF. No matter information, you can contact the below the Mason-Dixon. to be refreshing, the sun is too bright how hot, bright, sweaty and sandy it gets Spinnaker at editor@unfspinnaker. To someone who’s been more or less and overpowering … — no complaints. I know it’s tough, but I com or call 904 620 2727 landlocked for the majority of her life, And I think you’re all spoiled. promise, somehow you’ll make sunny days and miles of beach sound I haven’t forgotten about the stunt it through.

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UNFspinnaker.com // Spinnaker // 15 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Expressions Catch-up with some TV, muster the ability to self-entertain while inside By Ryan Thompson But the semester started four days later, parents’ house quickly turned into cram quality entertainment. Features Editor and now, in the middle of March, Spring sessions in Starbucks. After you’ve finished a full season – or Break welcomes us. If you find a day or two during series – of one of these shows, it will be In that one moment, the countdown to It’s been a couple of months since Spring Break where the plans aren’t Spring Semester 2011: Take Two faster “Happy New Year!” was the pinnacle of you’ve kept up with what’s on television as wild or elaborate as the rest of than you know it. Winter Break. because boring family nights at your your vacation’s, catch up with some

“Parks and Recreation” Photo Courtesy of NBC “Dorm Life” Photo Courtesy of dorm-life.com Season Three Seasons One and Two hulu.com dorm-life.com The Amy Poehler-led mockumentary chronicles the Pawnee, Ill., Parks and Recreation In order to get through something, sometimes, you just have to laugh at it. There’s Department as it prepares for a harvest festival to save the department. Rob Lowe and no better way to realize your problems with your roommate(s) and dorm room aren’t “Party Down”’s Adam Scott return as full members of the cast to see to it that the exclusive to you. Check out this web series that follows a floor through all the stereo- department makes changes. Along the way, there’s a time capsule, a flu epidemic and typical college happenings you can name. Of note is former “All That” star Jack DeSena. lots of Lowe’s utterance of the word literally. Look for guest appearances from former The characters talk to their web cams to provide another dose of mockumentary for a “Saturday Night Live” player Will Forte and Nick Kroll from “The League.” bed-ridden day. Also, since it’s a web series, the episodes are around four minutes, making the series an easy one to watch.

“The IT Crowd” Photo Courtesy of Channel 4 “Weeds” Photo Courtesy of showtime Series 1, 3, 4 – Watch Instantly Seasons 1-5 – Watch Instantly Series 2 Season 6 netflix.com netflix.com It might be time to sign up for a month of free Netflix. This show, which narrowly If the bite into a caramel-filled chocolate bar made a sound, it would be almost as escaped a U.S. version with Joel McHale, shows the insides of an information technol- smooth as Mary-Louise Parker when she says, “Previously on ‘Weeds.’” This is the show ogy unit in the basement of a seemingly rather nice building. The second series isn’t everyone wants to watch but few find it difficult because of Showtime-lackin’. Well, on Watch Instantly, but if you hurry, maybe it will come by the time you’ve completed make use of that month of free Netflix and a rainy day to follow the Botwin family the first series with these “standard nerds,” as Chris Morris’ character calls them, and from day one of drug-pushing. Of course the program bursts out of the mold of its their new boss. Also, nothing tops Richard Ayoade’s character’s parted Afro. tagline: a mother of two who deals drugs to keep up her suburban lifestyle. Find nu- ance, great music and a dormant love for danger with this one.

16 // Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Expressions Music for the still-in-Jacksonville masses recording artist J. Robbins and mastered by By Ashley Gannon T.J Lipple. It’s jam-packed with funky elec- Assistant Features Editor tronic blips and bops in combination with guitars, drums, bass, bells and even a ukulele. Spring Break is a time to flee boring, ev- “We took a long time to create the album eryday routines and escape the pressures of because I wanted to start something that felt school and work by jetting off to somewhere more natural to me,” said Tierney Tough, lead exotic, relaxing and exciting. Sounds great vocals, bass and keyboard player for the band. for those who can, but if you find yourself Jason Kupfer, who plays guitar, bells and planted in Jacksonville, you might as well ukulele, is the reason for most of the electron- treat yourself to some great concerts mak- ic melodies and beats that resonate in each ing their way through our city. tune. Nathan Chase, who plays drums and adds to the collection of electronic punches, March 11: meshed well with Tough and Kupfer. After It’s Friday night, and all of your wor- months of working together as a trio, the ries should be gone. After that midterm y of t h e seed seeds Pho t o c urtes band decided it was time to record. exam and the inevitable sigh of relief, The Seedy Seeds will tangle the crowd at Jack Rabbits March 12 with upbeat and fun music. “We finally got to a place where our mate- strap on those party pants and skip down rial was at it’s best,” Kupfer said. “There was to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall where March 12: rockin’ female lead vocals, their sounds will a lot of expense, planning and prepping for Sister Hazel will be playing. Come on, you You’re going to have to make a tough choice bounce you around in the grooviest way possible. this album.” know you loved them. Head to the show to tonight. The Ready Set is playing at Freebird What is most interesting about the group The Pauses will showcase songs from an bring back some feel-good memories. The at 7 p.m. with The Downtown Fiction, We Are is that Darling and Ingram started the band album two years in the making, and you won’t fun starts at 7 p.m. the In Crowd, and You Me & Everyone We not knowing how to play the banjo or the ac- want to miss it. If Sister Hazel doesn’t appeal to you, Know. The Seedy Seeds will be at Jack Rabbits cordion — two key instruments on their al- If you prefer to savor a bunch of bands maybe the L.A.-based Dum Dum Girls at 8 p.m and Sugarland is at the Jacksonville bums. Penick joined later already knowing all at once, some festivals are coming to the will. Dee Dee, Jules, Bambi and Sandy Veterans Memorial Arena at 7:30 p.m. how to play drums. Jacksonville area that will give your ears a are the four sub-pop lovin’ chicks who You’ve probably heard The Ready Set’s “We wanted to make the band to learn and reason to binge. make up the band. They’ll be sharing Jason Witzigreuter on the radio singing his use instruments we already owned but hadn’t the stage with Reading Rainbow, Dirty hit single “Love Like Woe” and Sugarland’s yet mastered,” Darling, lead singer who also March 11-17: Beaches and The Cougs. With such an hit “Need You Now.” plays guitar and accordion in the band, told Take your time to celebrate St. Augustine’s eclectic string of musicians and talent, But you probably haven’t yet heard of The the Spinnaker. “We’re pushing new instru- first Celtic Music and Arts Festival in this Jack Rabbits will be flooded with tunes Seedy Seeds. This trio stems from Cincinnati, ments on Brian now. He’s picked up bass gui- city’s Colonial Spanish Quarter. The festivi- all night long. The show starts at 7 p.m., Ohio, and is stopping in Jacksonville on their tar and the glockenspiel.” ties begin March 11 and end with a St. Patrick’s don’t be late. way across the country toward Austin, Texas, Day celebration in downtown St. Augustine. If pretty-girl rock and old school melo- to perform at South by Southwest for the March 16: There will be live classical, traditional and dies don’t soothe your musical needs, third time. You’ve given your ears a break for a few modern musical performers from Ireland, the your last chance is to catch Streetlight The Seedy Seeds, composed of Margaret days, and it’s just in time for the next show. U.S. and the Celtic region of Spain. The festi- Manifesto and A Loss for Words at Darling, Mike Ingram and Brian Penick, have The Pauses, Orlando natives and yet another val will also feature food, dancing, workshops Freebird at 8 p.m. Rise to the erratic just released their third full-length album two-man and one-woman trio, are performing and a parade March 12. Tickets range from $10 trumpet blares and big-band sounds titled “Verb Noun.” They also have a seven- at Underbelly in Riverside’s Five Points at 8 to $180 per person depending on the selection of the drums banging from Streetlight song EP, “Roll Deep.” p.m. The band is debuting its first full-length of dates and features. Manifesto’s stage performance for a more With a combination of accordion, banjo, key- album, “A Cautionary Tale,” March 8. E-mail Ashley Gannon at edgy end to your night. board, drums, guitar, bass, synthesizer and The album was produced by noted indie [email protected]. O'Brothers Irish Pub lacks Irish luck, any charm Henna Bakshi half an hour before my first appetizer arrived: fries thrown under two strips of cod, which Staff writer a plate of fried pickles with ranch dip. This was was breaded in the same salty batter as the the first time I tried fried pickles, and I found the fried pickles. The fish, though tender, tasted St. Patrick's Day hoots for jugs of beer, breading unbearably salty. Gore didn't seem to like nothing else but bland fish. Ketchup, tacky green-bead necklaces and the occasion- eat any more of the appetizer than I did. ranch, a strong ginger curry sauce and vin- al Irish kiss — if you're lucky. For the social Our server, claiming to be new on the job, egar were offered as condiments but took the scene, you may want to hit a nearby pub like didn't know if the restaurant carried a spe- dish nowhere. The beans were your average O'Brothers Irish Pub in Five Points — and cialty Irish beer or what the weekly special of green beans. The magic from the former pie even dare to eat there if you're drunk enough pastry pie was. Sure, we granted the newbie soon wore off. not to care. excuse and waited for answers, only to find Gore and I ordered our last entree of lamb Editor in chief Josh Gore and I headed the place carried no special Irish brew. Gore kabobs. I personally love lamb; the meat up during lunchtime, hoping for typical settled for a Guinness, and I the weekly special needs as much care as a good piece of steak Irish food and service. Drew Cavins and his pie stuffed with boiled cabbage and corn beef. and offers just as much brilliant flavor. Our brother, Curt, opened O'Brothers Irish Pub I must admit, the pie arrived perfectly kebabs arrived with unseasoned meat, chewy Dec. 18, 2008 and introduced a lunch menu cooked. I allowed it to seduce my taste buds. in texture, strung together with plain grilled in 2009 — and it’s rather a disappointment. The flaky crust paired well with the soft com- cherry tomatoes and onions. The place, speckled with minimal cus- bination of cheese, cabbage and corn beef Our $40 meal did not match up to price. tomers in the outside seating, fashioned a steaming inside. I ate it slowly, savoring the The place is more ideal for drinks, with a laid- two-story cabin build. We were asked to seat comfort food and forgiving the fried pickles back atmosphere at both the outside and in- ourselves, and we ventured around the res- more and more with every bite. My hopes for side bars. taurant. The ground floor held a small bar and the main course hurried back. I bet the joint is hopping for dinnertime, a dim dining room in the back. The upstairs Liz Van Hooser, former food writer for the and I am willing to give it a second try, even first floor let in more sun and held two four- Florida Times-Union, suggested to try the after the disappointing lunch. I look forward seat tables with a shuffleboard game table to fish 'n' chips from the pub in her Food and to attending its Third Annual St. Patrick's the side. The section, however, was blocked Dining blog in 2009. We ordered the dish, and Day Block Party March 17, featuring live mu- off for lunch because only two servers ran the our newbie server warned against getting a sic, dancing on the streets and drink specials. lunch hour and found it inconvenient to serve side of fries because we would get a "moun- Come join me in giving this place a second upstairs. Like the other customers, we chose tain" of fries with the dish already. Instead, chance — the Irish luck may kick in. the outside seating. she suggested we try the "scrumptious" — Henna Bakshi | Spinnaker I enjoyed sitting by the street on Riverside, and her favorite side — green beans. E-mail Henna Bakshi at Food at O'Brothers looks deceptively delicious. soaking in the sun — maybe for too long. 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20 // Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Sports A-Sun championship proves UNF still needs more size

Everett Sullivan | Spinnaker Everett Sullivan | Spinnaker Junior forward Matt Sauey meets four Belmont defenders as he drives under the basket Sophomore guard Jerron Granberry, along with sophomore forward Andy Diaz, were named to during the Ospreys 87-46 loss in the Atlantic Sun championship game March 5. the All-Tournament team for their play in the Atlantic Sun Tournament March 2-5.

By Tim Bee could argue that their second team is as Sports Editor talented as their first team. They are going to be very difficult out [in the NCAA You have to get to a championship and Tournament]. It will be interesting to see lose before you can win a championship how their match-up goes.” — it’s one of the most overused clichés The addition of sophomore forward in sports. Travis Wallace, who had to sit out this sea- However, just because it’s overused son because he transferred to UNF from doesn’t mean it’s not true. The UNF men’s Florida A&M, will help the Ospreys down basketball team experienced it firsthand low. However, they will have to find a true when the Belmont Bruins handed the center to compete with the bigger teams in Ospreys an 87–46 loss in the Atlantic Sun the A Sun. championship game March 5 at the Mercer Despite getting blown out in the cham- University Center in Macon, Ga. pionship game, Driscoll said his team was The Ospreys were hoping to do some- blessed to be able to play in it. He also thing that hadn’t been done in Atlantic pointed out that most of his key players Sun Tournament history — defeat the this season were just sophomores, so they third seeded, second seeded and first seed- have a lot to look forward to. ed teams to claim the championship. Diaz and Granberry, along with sopho- UNF defeated Jacksonville University more guard Parker Smith were the three and East Tennessee State to advance to its top scorers this season for the Ospreys, first Atlantic Sun championship game in Everett Sullivan | Spinnaker with all of them averaging in double fig- program history — a tall feat for a team in ures. While youth is on the Ospreys' side, only it’s second year of full eligibility. they are losing a key leader in senior However, the Bruins, who only lost one “I’m sick, we’re better than this. We didn’t get guard Brad Haugabrook, who played his conference game all season, proved to be last game in an Osprey uniform, March 5, too much for the Ospreys. here on accident ... So yes, I expected to win. They in the championship game. “I’m sick,” said UNF head coach [the players] expected to win. And I’m sick.” “Obviously it was a disappointing loss, Matthew Driscoll. “We’re better than this. — Matthew Driscoll, UNF men's basketball head coach but I’ve been with these guys for a long We didn’t get here on accident. No body time, and I really appreciate what they’ve has ever won this league three, two, one. done for me and how far they’ve gotten So yes, I expected to win. They [the play- sophomore guard Jerron Granberry were Hedgepeth helped the Bruins lead me,” Haugabrook said. “I wish them the ers] expected to win. And I’m sick.” named to the All-Tournament team. a dominant game around the basket. best in their next season. I really think Belmont exposed some things UNF will Still, the Ospreys have no true center. Belmont out-rebounded the Ospreys 39- they got me far so I’m happy with that.” have to address if they plan to contend in Diaz and Sauey are the tallest of the group 22. Even more shocking was 23 of those The Ospreys will now hit the recruit- championships, something both Driscoll at 6 feet 7 inches apiece. Belmont boast- rebounds were of the offensive variety, ty- ing trails. They have already inked a and his players have preached throughout ed three players that were at least 6 feet ing a championship game record. The of- couple of players for next season in Fred the season. 9 inches. fensive rebounds led to 21 second-chance Landers from Dillard High School in Ft. The Bruins exposed the Ospreys’ need One of those players was junior points. Belmont also outscored UNF, 48–20, Lauderdale and Jacoby Davis from West for size. UNF has a number of good, young center Mick Hedgepeth, the tourna- in the paint. Charlotte High in Charlotte, N.C. forwards like sophomores Andy Diaz and ment’s Most Valuable Player, who had “They’re very, very talented because David Jeune, junior Matt Sauey and fresh- 23 points and nine rebounds to lead they’re able to play inside and outside E-mail Tim Bee at man Charles McRoy. Diaz, along with the Bruins. with bigger guys,” Driscoll said. “You [email protected].

UNFspinnaker.com // Spinnaker // 21 Sports Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Late season struggles continue for Ospreys in A-Sun loss By Tim Bee Sports Editor

The UNF women’s basketball team had a strong season this year, but it ended in disappointment in the first round of the “Obviously very disappointed, Atlantic Sun Tournament, where they fell we won the two games in the to Jacksonville University, 52–56, at the Mercer University Center March 3. regular season but they won After the Feb. 8 regular-season win over the Dolphins, UNF looked poised (11– the one that counted, hats off 12, 9–5 Atlantic Sun) to finish the season strong and had a chance to lock up the No. to JU. They had a great 2 seed in the Atlantic Sun Tournament. However, UNF dropped four of its last game plan.” six games of the regular season. The dis- — Mary Tappmeyer, UNF Women's basketball head coach appointing finish had them fall to the No. 4 seed and another game against their cross-town rivals. “Obviously very disappointed, we won the two games in the regular season but they won the one that counted,” said UNF defensively. Atlantic Sun Defensive Player head coach Mary Tappmeyer. “Hats off to of the Year, sophomore center Larkira JU. They had a great game plan.” Jones, was sidelined with two quick fouls Still, the Ospreys had a chance to win in the first three minutes of the game. She the game. UNF trailed by as many as 15 finished with just four points and six re- points but turned it on in the second half. bounds. They took the lead with 2:30 left in the “You neutralize the defensive player of game and it appeared as if they would the year real quickly by putting her butt escape with a win. However, late turn- on the bench,” Tappmeyer said. “It totally overs and clutch JU free throws ended the changes the game plan. Our nemesis re- Ospreys’ season early. turned, we turned it over four times in JU junior guard Jessica George, who a row. We gave up 14 points off our turn- finished with 17 points, made the play overs and 14 points off the offensive re- of the game with 15 seconds left when bounds. The two things that we needed to she drove by UNF junior guard Brittany do that we preached to the team all year Kirkland for a layup to put the Dolphins about we didn’t do a very good job of.” up 55–52. While the Ospreys are losing Syquio, Senior guard Juliemay Syquio had a they will be adding a redshirt junior point chance to tie the game with 10 seconds left guard Fabiola Josil, who transferred but failed to draw iron as she air balled the from the University of Illinois. They will shot. The game would be Syquio’s last, as still have Kirkland who will be a senior she is a senior. next season and a preseason favorite for “It was actually just designed for who- Atlantic Sun Player of the Year. UNF will ever was open,” Syquio said. “I know I also return a pair of sophomore forwards should have been a little more focused.” Jones and Taylor Smith. Down the final stretch of the season, “Our two post players are sophomores,” the Ospreys didn’t do the things they had Tappmeyer said. “Taylor practiced with been doing earlier in the season that gave us last year but wasn’t at the tournament. them success. UNF had turnover prob- Larkira had limited minutes at the tour- lems and struggled to rebound. Both is- nament. Most all of the players we bring sues reared their faces in the postseason off the bench are freshman.” against JU. JU went on to lose in the Atlantic Sun UNF got off to about as slow a start as Championship to Stetson March 5. possible. The Ospreys struggled with the Everett Sullivan | Spinnaker Dolphins’ pressure defense. UNF turned E-mail Tim Bee at Junior guard and All-Tournament selection Brittany Kirkland drives to the basket during UNF's the ball over 18 times. They also struggled [email protected]. disappointing loss and first round exit against Jacksonville University in the A Sun Tournament. UNF women’s golf team receive $10,000 donation for upcoming program By Adam o’Neill “I’m absolutely excited that they have “I’m sure that we will continue to sup- month, and I’ve told those who are inter- assistant Sports Editor chosen to give us their money," Moon port the program, whether that be mone- ested to wait and apply then.” said tarily or any other way,” he said. “We will Moon said that when the new coach is After the announcement of plans to bring The Lindleys own and operate also try and organize a tournament up in hired, they would begin recruiting. a women’s golf team to UNF, the future StoneField Bison Ranch, a couple of in- New Hampshire where we live.” He said UNF had a recruiting day program has received a boost in the form surance companies in both Massachusetts The program will start for the 2012–2013 Feb. 19. “We sent out a notification for of a $10,000 donation. and New Hampshire and a small buf- season, Moon said, and he feels the more it all the junior golfers in the area,” he UNF Athletic Director Lee Moon has falo breeding operation. Clark Lindley grows, the more people will want to invest. said, “so they could tour the university called the donation, from Clark and Jan says he and his wife are very excited for “I have a partial budget this year, and and we could give them an overview of Lindley of Warner, N.H., “very generous.” the program. hopefully we will get some other dona- the program.” The couple is enthusiastic about the annu- “UNF golf represents a lot of what we tions,” he said. “In the grand scheme The program will give more oppor- al John Hayt Collegiate Invitational tour- believe, such as tradition values,” he said. of things, the program will need a lot tunity to female athletes in the region, nament at Sawgrass Country Club, where “UNF is a wonderful operation.” more support.” Moon said. they are members. After being informed of the upcom- The search for a head coach isn’t quite “There are lots of female golfers in the Impressed with the conduct of UNF ing women’s team by men’s head coach underway yet, although there has been in- area,” he said, “and they are very high athletes over the years, they decided to Scott Schroeder, the Lindleys decided they terest shown in the job, Moon said. quality players. We hope they can repli- help out the women’s program. wanted to help out. He also said most coaches don’t start cate the men’s success.” Moon said the donation will help the Clark Lindley also says that one day it looking for a job till late April/May. program get off the ground and described is their “dream” that the university start “We haven’t advertised the job, yet,” E-mail Adam O'Neill at it as a “start.” recruiting from the New England area. he said. “We will do that at the end of the [email protected].

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Tim Bee Adam O'Neill Everett Sullivan Greg Parlier Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Photo Editor Staff Writer

Question 1: What did you think of the men’s basketball team’s run to the Atlantic Sun Championship game over the weekend?

It was great to watch the Ospreys beat JU Fair play to the boys, they did fantastic. What better way to get their first A-Sun Wow. Coach Driscoll deserves a lot of and ETSU. Driscoll definitely has the team Ultimately, it was just one step too far, tournament win than beating their cross- credit for getting this program to the headed in the right direction. They still but you could see how tired they were. town rivals? The best part of it is the team conference championship game in only its need a true big, but for a team in only its Hopefully the team can push on next year is still so young. When your star players second year of eligibility. If he can keep second year of eligibility, they accomplished and really put our athletics program on are sophomores, you’ve got to feel en- those star recruits coming, the Ospreys a lot this is year. the map. couraged about next year. could be dancing sooner rather than later.

Question 2: Is it ok that members of the Miami Heat cried in the locker room after a regular-season loss to the Chicago Bulls?

I have given the Heat a lot of flack so far Athletes can’t win, really. If they go home The Heat’s post-game press conferences With the way the Heat are playing at the this year. However, on the crying issue I in the sports cars without a care in the looked more like funerals than interviews. end of games, I’m surprised “Crygate,” as have to say it is no big deal. LeBron should world, they don’t care enough. If they cry But at least crying shows they actually care their coach called it, didn’t happen earlier. be used to not being able to close games and show any kind of emotion, they are (even if their play on the court doesn’t). Whatever they need to do to motivate anyway. It is OK to cry in sports. too weak. themselves is OK with me.

Question 3: Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard got suspended for a game after reaching the 16 technical foul limit and will be suspended again from now on for every other tech he gets. Is the technical foul limit fair or foul? I think the rule is fair, but I think Howard I think it’s fair. I believe far too many de- Rules are rules, but you can only toler- It depends on how technicals are being gets called for way more technical fouls liberate fouls are performed in basketball, ate so much before you backlash. I read called. The overly sensitive refs in today’s then he deserves. How would you react and it’s the biggest flaw in what is mostly a Howard has been fouled 593 times this game seem to be teeing Dwight up every if you were repeatedly beat hard, night fantastic game. season, none of which have been flagrants. time he makes a face. To be fair, though, in, night out? The guys fouling him aren’t A statistic like that tells you something we all know they are going to call quick getting techs. Something has got to give. about the lopsided perception of fouls on techs, so Dwight needs to adjust. the big guys. COMPILED BY TIM BEE BEE LINE Buckeyes are the team to beat in NCAA Tournament

fter witnessing the UNF men’s bas- No. 11 Syracuse, No. 14 Louisville, No. With one of the best tandems in the ketball team make its improbable Tim Bee 17 St. Johns, No. 20 West Virginia, No. 21 nations, Kansas is very deserving of a one Arun to the Atlantic Sun champion- Sports Editor Connecticut, No. 22 Georgetown and No. 25 seed in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. ship game over the weekend, it got me Cincinnati, with just three losses, you are thinking about this week in college basket- doing something right. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (25–5, 14–4 ball and the rest of the month yet to come. The Panthers are the No. 3 team in the Big East) By March 13, we will know the 2011 country, but if they played in any other con- Some people would argue that San Diego NCAA Tournament field. Did anyone else ference, they might be higher because they State, at 29-2, deserve to be in this spot. just get a little tingle? I got shivers when would probably have fewer losses. However, I can’t sit here all football season I wrote that sentence. The office better The Buckeyes are led by freshman Pitt is led by junior guard Ashton Gibbs, long and not give any respect to small have a lot of printer paper because after (that’s right, I said freshman) forward who is averaging 16.4 points per game for schools like Boise State, and then put San Selection Sunday, I’m going to go nuts Jared Sullinger who is averaging 17.3 and the Panthers. Diego State in the NCAA tournament as printing off my brackets. 9.7 rebounds a game. Did I mention that The Panthers’ strength of schedule will a one seed. I don’t trust their strength of That being said, let’s take a look at four he’s a freshman? They also have senior definitely help them come tournament schedule. teams who I think deserve the one seeds in sharp shooter Jon Diebler, who is practical- time. I do, on the other hand, trust Notre this year’s NCAA Tournament. ly automatic from behind the arch. Diebler Dame’s. Same thing as with Pitt, they come is shooting above 50 percent from 3-point Kansas Jayhawks (29-2, 14-2 Big 12) out of the rugged Big East. In fact, Notre Ohio State Buckeyes (29–2, 16–2 Big Ten) range and recently became the all-time Home to one of the most haunting and Dame is one of just three teams this season The Buckeyes are my number one 3-point leader in Big Ten history. intimidating fan chants in the nation, the to get the best of Pitt. overall seed. They are the No. 1 team in the Ohio State’s biggest asset come tourna- Rock Chalk Jayhawks will be a force to Senior guard Ben Hansbrough, little nation right now. This is a completely unbi- ment time will be fifth-year senior guard recon with come tournament time. In its brother of former University of North ased pick. The Buckeyes have been the best David Lighty. history, Kansas has been to 13 final fours Carolina great Tyler Hansbrough, has been team in college basketball all season. They While he might not lead them in scoring, and won three National Championships, huge for the Fighting Irish this year. He beat every team they played this season, Lighty is a great leader and has tourna- the latest coming in 2008. is averaging 18.5 points, 4.2 assists and 3.8 including the only two teams they lost to. ment experience that can be crucial for a They have one of the best coaches in rebounds a game, while pulling the Irish Ohio State lost to No. 11 Purdue 76- team making a championship run. the nation in Bill Self. He recruited the out of mediocrity. 63 Feb. 20. However, the Buckeyes had Morris brothers, who are now the undis- A couple different teams could go here, destroyed the Boilermakers 87-64 Jan. 25. Pittsburgh Panthers (27–4, 15–3 Big East) puted leaders of the Jayhawks. They lead but I’m going with the luck of the Irish for In the regular season finale, the Buckeyes If the best team in the Big East doesn’t the Jayhawks with Marcus averaging 17.3 my fourth one seed. It is March, after all. avenged a Feb. 12 loss at Wisconsin, when get a one seed, I don’t know what it takes to points and seven rebounds a game, while they hit the No. 10 Badgers with an impres- get one. If you can come out of a league like Markieff pours in 13.5 points and 8.3 boards E-mail Tim Bee at sive 93-65 win. the Big East that boasts No. 4 Notre Dame, a game. [email protected]

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