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TwIJr Tf**^' James Madison University ^^^±_ May: Isolated storms HEtBREEZE ». 4', i*.'ft' HI.*: 87 Underage possession JMU top public master V Princeton Review violations level university in South ranks JMU well modify U.S. News & World Report scores JMU 74 out of100 BY TONI DUNCAN news editor BY MELISSA MATTINOLY BY TONI DUNCAN 1 and No. 2, respectively. peer assessment, 25 percent on According to student surveys from The graduation and retention rah-, contributing writer news editor Both schools are private insti- Princeton Review's "The Best 351 Colleges. 2004 tutions that cost between 20 percent on faculty Edition," JMU students appear satisfied with their Alcohol that already has For the 10th consecutive $28,000 and $34,300 a year resources, 15 percent on stu- education and social lite. been consumed by a person year, the Sept. 1 issue of "Clearly, JMU offers quali- dent selectivity, 10 percent The Princeton Review surveyed 106,00!' under 21 at an identifiable U.S. News & World Report ty at a bargain price," JMU on financial resources and 5 dents at 351 top colleges, according to location in the jurisdiction now ranked JMU as the No. 1 President Unwood Rose said percent on alumni-giving www.primetonreview.com. The amount ol qualifies for underaged pos- public master's-level uni- in the press release. rate. Each of these categories students surveyed was not listed. session of alcohol. versity in the South. Fred Hilton, director of have subfactors, such as The Web site named JMU as one of the best school* Recent Virginia Court of JMU was ranked third in media relations, said, "The incoming freshman SAT in the Mid-Atlantic, and as a result. JMU is one of 96 Appeals rulings have deemed VS. News & World Report's fact that JMU has been ranked scores ,\nd class size. schools profiled in the book. that possession of alcohol by "America's Best Colleges so consistently ... is a solid JMU received a score of 74 The purpose of the rankings and book sj persons under 21 does not 2004" among public and pri- indicator of the university's out of 100 from the magazine "help college applicants and their parents decide require a person to be holding a vate southern master's uni- high quality." based on its grading criteria. which of th' ■ for them," beverage or container in his or versities. The schools an? rated on US. News & World Report ng author .it her hand, according to Virginia The University of various criteria, according to ranked 573 institutions "that The Princeton Review, on the Web B ' state law (Va. Code 4.1-305). Richmond and Rollins TVWW. u *new$. com. The scores Before the party starts, stu- College in Florida, were No. an? calculated 25 percent on see TOP, page 5 see SURVEY, page 5 dents should be aware of basic alcohol-related laws in Virginia. First-time underage offend- D hall enfployee Christian Chabrler prapares food ers have the option to take part Wednesday afternoon. in the First Time Offenders program. The program requires that defendants pay for and take part in /irginia Alcohol and Safety Action Program as well as complete 50 hours of community service as described by Harrisonburg attorney Robert Keefer. -66 Possession of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 no longer requires that the person be holding the beverage or container in their hand. -Virginia Code 4.1-305 99 Buying alcohol for minors is illegal and can carry a penal- ty of 12 months in jail with a possible $2,500 fine, according to Virginia State law (Va. Code KKiSTYNirm mi imtoranui 4.1 -306). According to Virginia State Law (Va. 46.2-347), minors who attempt to buy alcohol for themselves using fake identifi- If you cook it, they will come cation of any kind will, if con- victed, have their driver's license revoked for a minimum JMU ranks 18th nationally for 'Great Food' in Princeton Review's student survey of 30 days or up to one year. Dukes have increased the quality of food, accord- Senior Dan Jensen said he eats on campus at Even owning a fake ID can BY TONI DUNCAN ing to Clete Myers, Dining Services resident dis- least five times a week. "I like the food a lot mean up to 12 months in jail, news editor according to Virginia State trict manager. "The biggest thing is that we try to here," he added. "The most nutritious meals I eat Law (Va. Code 18.2-204) With high quality and a large variety, JMU do the cooking in front of customers so they get a are when I am at D-hall." To be convicted of driving ranked 18th nationally for "Great Food" in fresher product," he said. The employee attitudes also are highly rated, under the influence, a blood The Princeton Review's student survey, "The Hilton said student input helps shape the content according to The Princeton Review. Myers said they alcohol content of 0.08 per- Best 351 Colleges, 2004 Edition." and quality of food. He said Dining Services uses stu- look for outgoing people and a kx of them are natu- cent is sometimes not A total of 106,245 students at 351 colleges com- dent advice for "choosing menu items and options." rally cheerful. required. According to Va. pleted the survey. The schools then were scored and Myers said Dining Services uses both cus- The dining halls also try to work with student schedules. D-hall opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast. While .Code 18.2-266, "a BAC of 0.05 ranked based upon students' responses. tomer surveys and feedback cards In order to percent to 0.08 percent can All the schools on the list, except JMU. are private know what students want. They also meet with PC Dukes stays open most days until 10 p.m., and also result in a conviction for mammon- that have higher tuition and fees. the Student Government Association's Food Lakeside is open until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturdays. With quality food and convenient locations, stu- DUI if substantiated by addi- Fred Hilton, director of media relations, said. Service committee once a week. JMU's ability to adapt to students' needs has dents are pleased with their dining options. tional probable cause." "JMU realizes the importance of keeping all costs According to Lieutenant C.S. as low as possible and efforts are continually improved Dining Services according to Hilton. Sophomore Jennifer Smith said she eats all of her made to keep dining charges at the minimum Students are able to find "custom-fit [meal meals on campus and her favorite place is The Coverstone of the JMU police Festival's Cranberry Farms. She added. The food department, this means that "a while not compromising quality." plansl. and the Dining Services program is flex- The recent renovations of D-hall and PC ible to change," he said. here is excellent, an A-plus " see ALCOHOL, page 5 Melton: Dukes 'ready to hit something new' cancelled what they have been." preseason offensive player of the not look for him to play this week." BY DREW WILSON after the FOOTBALL I arson has been a scout for the year Last season. Barnes rushed for Folkiwing practice Tuesday after- senior writer Sept. 11, SEASON OPtNlR Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the past a school-record 1,304 yards and noon, Steinfeld said, "It felt good After several weeks of preseason 2 0 0 1, two years, according to Newsome. averaged 118.5 yards per game. today. I was a little sore. 1 haven't training, the Dukes will open the sea- attacks. Red-shirt junior quarterback Matt The Flames also return preseason worked on it in over two weeks." son Saturday against Liberty Despite 1-eZotte agreed that JMU's familiarity all-conference linebacker Kendrick He said his playing status would be University with something to prove. JMU's recent with liberty shouldn't be taken for Howard and defensive lineman decided by the trainers and coaches. it List Mason'! V? noon w.isnt success granted. "We're kind of unsure of what Aaron DeBerry. Red-shirt sophomore wide receiver enough motivation, just seeing a differ- against the they're going to be running on defense, "They've got a good nucleus," Nic Tolley is questionable for Saturday ent colored jersey might be the ticket to Flames, so we've worked on a whole lot of dif- Newsome said. 'They were picked after separating his shoulder in prac- have JMU ready for the Flames, assistant ferent situations so that we will be second in the league." tice last week. ShCMto Md at ready for anything," he said. The Dukes should be near full Despite those injuries. LeZotte said according to red-shirt senior linebacker coach Curt Bndgetonti Stacaum Dennard Melton. Newsome However. I eZotte added, "I strength and ready, according to the Dukes are excited and ready to hit "We're ready to play," he said. said Liberty think playing them in the past lets Newsome. the field. "I think we really improved a "Seeing the same jerseys every day, might not be us know the way that they play and "We're getting back to being kit during the camp period." U'Zotte you want to hit something new and as familiar to their playing style." healthy," he said. "Camp takes its toll, said. "Everybody is really excited see something different." the Dukes as It-SSK A lAYIIKAmdhrar Melton agreed. "Most teams with and everybody gets nicked up, but about getting the season started. We've However, seeing Liberty is not real- it may appear the same head coach don't change with the exception of | red-shirt senior been working really hard tit see what ly something new for the Dukes in "Wei, in most cases, you would very much." he said. "It's nice to see offensive lineman] l«m [Steinfeld], we can do on the playing field." recent years. The matchup Saturday feel like you are familiar with them," them every other year, so you are basi- we're pretty healthy" Red-shirt junior linebacker Trey will be the third time in four years that Newsome said. "But in this case, cally familiar with their personnel and As of Wednesday, coach Mickey Townsend said that he feels the team is the two schools have faced off. they've hired a new defensive coordi- their plays. But you still have to go out Matthews said Steinfeld's availability ready for the Flames. JMU beat Liberty, 38-7, in 2000 and nator (Steve Carson). He wasn't in there and play." for Saturday is unknown. Steinfeld suf- I think things are coming really defeated them 14-7 in the final game of coaching last year, so we don't Sjiow Liberty is coming off a 2-9 sea- fered a boric bruise and partially torn well," he said "I think we're going to the 2J01 season — a game that was exactly what we're going to see on.that son, but this year it returns 15 anterior cruciate ligament several be prepared for them. It's the first scheduled after both teams needed to side of the ball I think offensively, starters, including running back Die weeks ago during a non-contact drill. replace previously-scheduled games however, they will be fairly similar to Barnes, the Big South Conference Tuesday, Newsome said, "I would seeJMV.page5 2 I THE BREEZE I THURSDAY. AUG. 28. 2003
TABLE OF DUKE DAYS Events Calender THURSDAY, AUG. 28 - SUNDAY, AUG. 31, 2003 POLICE LOG BY STEPHEN ATWELL assistant news editor Thursday, Aug. 28 NEWS Sunday, Aug. 31 Willi.ini R Alrx.iniliT of the physics department will sponsor |MU field hockey will face Ball State University at l p.m. at A JMU student reported a trespasser Computer virus 3 as an unknown a*ge-aoed male, .i public viewing ot the 2003 Mars Opposition. Telescopes will Zane Showker Field in Bridgeforth Stadium. New Virginia laws 3 approMrnatefy 6-teet-t-inch with be set up on the Quad from 10 p.m. to midnight. For more Obstacles halt bike paths 3 blonde spiked hair, wearing khaki inlorm.itum .ont.ut Alexander at xft-2312. UREC will hold the first of three flag football official's clinic shorts, a white T-shirt and an open OPINION from 6 to 8 p.m. The clinic will be held in the Student buttoned shirt. The suspect entered Dans & pats 6 Registration i> ,lui leu belay and climb workshops at UREC leadership Office on the third floor of UREC. For more infor- the vidm's room and left after waking the victim Aug. 22 at 3 am. House editorial 6 Aug. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information contact Brooke mation, contact Bob Colson at X8-8711. Thompson at xft-HTM or visit uinvimu.edu/recmiHon. House cartoon 6 In other matters, campus police UREC will hold "Women's Climbing Night" from 7 to 9 p.m Between the lines Friday, Aug. 29 report the following: by Zak Salih 6 For more information contact Brooke Thompson at X8-8734. JML men's soccer will host Stony Brook University at 7:30 Campus spotlight 7 Trespassing p.m. at Reservoir Street Fields. Non-student Angel Torres, 19, of Letter to the editor 7 Harrtsonburg. was arrested and Saturday, Aug. 30 charged with trespassing and LEISURE JML' football will host a home game against Libert)' assuming the name of another in Crossword 8 L'niversitv at 6 p.m. at Bridgeforth Stadium. For information the Hillside HaH computer lab Aug. 26 at 3:05 a.m. Horoscopes 8 call xS-3853. Suspicious Activity FOCUS JMU field hockey will face Northeastern University at 12 p.m. Suspicious activity was reported in Campus jobs 9 at Zane Showker Field in Bridgeforth Stadium. White Hall Aug. 22 at 3:30 a.m. The STYLE case currently is under investigation. Dorm decorating 11 Littering Reel reflections: Kelly R Ballard. 21, ol Roanoke. "Uptown Girls" 11 was arrested and charged with All things literary 12 littering tor allegedly throwing a beer can behind a vehicle Aug. 23 SPORTS omitting events to the at 1205 a.m. Field hockey preview 13 :E DAYS Events Calendar enl io he published Please try hi limit the eveW description to no more than SO a Grand Larceny Women's volleyball preview 13 A JMU student reported the larceny Picks ot the week 14 of a wallet containing credit cards Gnu LABZXM/ and cash from a vehicle in R-5 lot vntor photographer CORRECTIONS between Aug 22 at 11 p.m and Aug. 23 at 1 a.m. Frsshman Jllllan Traacy and Dani ■ Junior Matt Gray is the Student A JMU student reported the Antol take a Government Association senate larceny ot a mountain bike from break Wednesday chairman pro tempore. This information the Hillside Hall bike rack afternoon and was incorrectly reported incorrectly in between Aug. 8 and Aug. 21. play In one of the the Aug. 25 issue ot The Breeze. WEATHER many sprinklers Property Damage on the Quad. A JMU student reported damage to the left rear quarter panel and Today fender in R-5 lot between Aug. 22 Isolated T-Storms at 4 p.m. and Aug. 23 at 12:30 a.m. High 87 Low 68
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In the name of the law "A large impediment in improving bicycle Virginia has updated numerous transportation in the area is JMU..." laws and has implemented the LEN VAN WYK Amber Alert program. member of bike plan committee see story below NEWS m story Mow AROUND ■•fiV/IUIKMI ABC grant to fund Hail to the chief Computer alcohol consumption concerns program experts The Virginia Department n( Alcoholic Beverage Control work to awarded law offices from eight in-state mini elites. including JMU. a $7,500 cure virus grant, according to a July 30 press release trnm ABC. BY BRIAN KREBS The grant is to fund Washington Post Operation Undergrad, a pro- Computer security experts gram that will focuson alco- working with law enforcement hol consumption concerns. in the United States and Canada Its goals are identifying Friday raced to contain the Sobig alternatives to underage computer worm before it could drinking and curbing exces- launch a new attack as authori- sive consumption by those ties reported progress on finding who are of age. the source of the virus. Operation Undergr.ul also Security experts who cracked will work to promote the worm's encrypted code late enhanced communit.ihon Thursday night found that Sobig between local law enter. v instructed infected computers to ment. ABC officials and sub- contact one of 20 other computers stance abuse coordinators. Friday afternoon to download Other campuses selected new instructions — to do what is for the program include as yet unknown. But the worm George Mason University. either failed to seek those instruc- Mieiiancloah University, tions, or it was thwarted from University of Richmond, doing so when US. and Canadian University or Virginia. Virgini.i security exrjerts disconnected 17of Commonwealth University. Cnunn) c>f JMl' PHOKKiRNPIIY SKRVICtS the 20 targeted computers before Virginia Tech and Washington the anticipated 3 p.m. attack. it Lee University. JMU President Linoood Ross, right, recei.ed the "I an happy to represent higher education," Rosa The computer worm was Hugh Murray Founder's Medal for the school's high said, according to the pros* release. "Information one of at least three viruses or education programs lo preserve and safeguard security deserves oar attention. Part of my Job is to that has brought corporate, computer-stored information, according to a July 3 communicate to other college presidents that we personal and government prsss release. The award was presented by Victor must make sure oar institutions are secure." computer networks to a crawl Macouacay.left, ono of the founders of Colloquium According to the press release, Rose added that infor- over the past two weeks. for Information Systems Security Education. mation security for a college Is challenging because "our The FBI Friday served a grand Neon-green colored The organization presents the award for "outstanding crosswalks explained tradition Is to be open, bat we need to assure security jury subpoena on Easynewsxom, a coi—dbnunl to information asowmie education,'' accord- while maintaining that traditional openness." Phoenix-based Internet service HARRISONBURG — ing to the press release, fcxonfkig to Maconachy. onry JMU Is the only school across the country that provider whose network may Crosswalks around about a ha* dozen Founder's Medals have been awarded. has two graduate programs that concentrate on have been used as a starting point Harrisonburg have been paint- The award has been given out since 2000. according to information security, according to the release. for the Sobig worm. The worm is ed with alternating neon-col- the CtSSE Web stte kttpJ/chat.toMomdcr's mmUMm. Two May graduates also were recognized at the thought to have been released ored stripes as part of a pedes- Ron was commended for establishing "a high stan- ceremony, according to the press release. Lauren originally onto Usenet, a sort of trian saftey campaign, accord- dard on how to run aa enterprise security program,'' Plemmons and Kate McCee were acknowledged for Internet bulletin board, by some- according to the release. ing to Drew Williams, trans- their work with CISSE. one who had an account at portation planner. Easynews.com, according to "We wanted to make drivers Michael Minor, Easynfuis.com's more aware as they reached co-owner. The account was paid high-volume areas and schools," for with a stolen credit card num- Williams said. ber and established minutes He said the crosswalks were before the virus was released on painted in June and July alter New Va. laws now in effect ih.' Ini.-r.,. i Monday. Minor said Main Street was repaved. He added that the company is "Because the walks had to be cooperating with the FBI. repainted after being repaved Stricter driving under the influence laws passed The account apparently was anyway, the color alerts drivers be operating a vehicle with a tion, one law permits public consent. In some cases, established from a computer in BY KAREN KELLY blood alcohol concentration of schools in Virginia to give judicial authorities may to be more cautious in those staff writer British Columbia, Canada areas," he laid. .02 or higher, their license will random drug tests for all get involved if there is evi- which experts said belongs to New Virginia laws ranging be revoked for seven days. students in all extracurricu- dence of abuse or neglect, an unwitting home user whose Mercy House director from driving under the influ- This is the minimum punish- lar activities, a change from according to the Web site. computer appeared to be infect- ence penalties to abortion reg- pleads guilty ment for driving under the the previous allowance of Virginia is now embracing ed by a previous version of the ulations took effect July 1. influence if under 21, and random drug tests for those the Amber Alert program, virus. That version allowed H ARRISONBURG — Although JMU students, although this will be enforced students involved in com- which, accoding to the Web Sobig's author to seize control Crispin Dastoli, former especially those hailing from automatically, there also may petitive sports. site, will involve alerts at all of the computer. executive director of Mercy other states, may feel these laws be additional charges, accord- Student response to the 1 state buildings open to the The virus was disguised on House, will serve one year in an irrelevant to their everyday ing to Rockingham County new law has not been posi- public. The law allows build- . Usenet as a pornographk photo- prison and return over 54,1)00 in lives, it is likely that students Sheriff Don Farley. tive. According to junior ings to lock down if a child or graph in an adult news group, embezzled funds. will be affected by some of the Paul Wanruck, "This law is young adult is thought to be Minor said. Anyone who clicked According to an Aug. 6 arti- new regulations. unneccessary and invades lost or abducted. on the photo had Itis or her PC cle in the Daily News-Record, Two laws specifically relat- • • on our civil rights." According to Farley, this infected with the virus, which then Dastoli plead guilty to charges ed to driving under the influ- Identity theft also was program started in Texas, began to e-mail itself to every of embezzlement Aug. 6. The ence of alcohol were passed, This law is dealt with by the 2003 where a young woman by the address on the infected comput- $4,000 Dastoli was ordered to putting drivers — •especially unneccessary and General Assembly. New name of Amber was abd ucted er's e-mail address book repay is less than half of those under 21 — at a higher laws concerning privacy iind later murdered. Amber's FBI Cyber Division spokesman $8,807.65 he spent on prescrip- risk for penalty. invades on our civil include a new law ban- mother started the program in Bill Murray declined to confirm tion drugs, groceries and com- The first law concerns ning social security num- Texas, and now a group effort Minor's iriformation, saying only puter equipment, according to fines for driving under the rights. bers on ID cards and including many government that tii. ■ bureau and Department the DN-R. influence. First, second and parcels. This law also pun- officials lias brought the same ot Homeland Security were Mercy House is comprised third DUI offenders are -PaulWantuck ishes people responsible program to Virginia, he said. "expending all the necessary of several apartments for home- now charged $250, $500 junior for the distribution of per- New state laws also resources to determine what this less single men, mothers and and $1,000, respectively, sonal information, such as increased nonresident hunt- virus does, where it came from their children. Housing is according to the Divison of social security numbers. ing fees from $60 to $80. and who wrote it." ottered to the tenants on a tran- Legislative Services Web Another new law A publication released by The Sobig worm, a variation sitional basis site, http://dls.statt.va.us. A few of the laws pertain involving minors states the Division of Legisl.itiw of a vinos that's been amund Dastoli served as executive The other law passed con- to a younger crowd — that unwed women under Services summarizes each law since January, quickly spread out director of Mercy House from cerns drivers under 21 and namely residents under 18. 18 wishing to get an abor- and can be found at May 2001 to lanuary 2003. states that if thev are found to According to the publica- tion must have parental http://itk.sttite.fa.us. Sff VIRUS, page 4 Obstacles halt new bike paths SAT scores Increasing Department. He is also I said. The west side of campus WASHINGTON, D.C — BY KRISTEN GRI I s member of the Shenandoah has no bkycle lanes at all. and The average total SAT score senior writer Valley Bicycle Club. the university's decision to of the nation's college-bound Obstacles concerning the "It all started in 1999, build a parking deck by students rose six point*, this construction of new bike when I pointed out to the Godwin Hall has decreased year over results in 2002, paths along popular routes Harrisonburg Planning predictably bus ridership and according to an Aug. 26 article of travel developed after an Commission that the old increased motor vehick- traffic, in The rttMfgtoH /W attempt by the City of 1 l.i msonburg/ Rockingham on and amund campus, mak- Results on the verbal portion Harrisonburg to make com- Bicycle Plan was out of date," ing it more dangerous for bicv ■ of the exam showed the most sig- muter travel easier Van Wyk said clists and pedestrians alike." nitit.int gains in eight years, Strict 19*4, the Friendly According to the June 17 The plan was designed with according to College Hoard data. City" has strived to m.nn- issue of the Daily News- the hope that JMU would be an The average SAT math score tain bike paths. In 1999, Record, some roads "such as integral part of the plan, and the nationally rose three points to according to the City of Ncff Avenue, which tapers university would contribute W9, mi the ivttage ratal ll.ii i iMinburg Web site, near Simon Valley Mall" fin.ino.illv In IN deviiopment. score rose llmv [Hunts to 507, http://ci.harrisonburg.va.us, could never be widened H.irrisonburg's Cit\ for a total of 1,026. the Harrisonburg Planning fully due to the width of Transportation Planner Drew The nation's overall math Commission recognized thf the bike paths. That, how- Willi.nms. lu-lps incoordinate score has increased 16 point*. need for the bicycle pl.in ever, has not impeded street pmjects pertaining to the Mine I99& Ihewrkll KORnM which is updated every five cyclists from using them. new Bicycle Plan He savs that increased at a much tkm yaara to be improved. Another obstacle to the the city has worked to imple- with a seven-point spike "> '" City staff and members of advancement of the project ment the plan when* possible, ymn I PlIr^eUumiHttiu.iKin McvcJa advocacy group-, ivere includes JMU itself, according particularly since Virginia the article attributed the* gains to appointed to a committiv to to Van Wyk. Governor Mark Warner has the higher percentage of SAT work on the plan. "A large impediment in called for a "world data I'HMS I \ll/l) \ „„.,!, ,*.,„»„„,./„, taken enrolled in advanced One of the eight memln-rs improving bicycle transporta- transportation network to Senior Jason Dychus has a good view of the bike path aa ha math and science courses, such of Ihe bike plan committee tion in the area is JMU. which include sidewalks and bicycle rides down the sidewalk of Port Republic Road. According to as calculus and chemistry. was JMU faculty member Len lus yet lo install a bicycle net Van Wyk the west side c :ampus does not have bike lanes. Van Wyk of the Mathematics work on campus," Van Wyk set NAN, page 4 4 | THE BREEZE I THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2003 VIRUS: Experts hope to 'eliminate the threat' PLAN: New bike paths to download an address for an statement released late Friday. make smoother commute VIRUS, from page ? words. Previous versions of adult Web site, said Vincent Computer security Sobig allowed hackers to seize er time in their commutes. of control this month. America Weaver, security directory with experts advised users to control of infected computers PLAN, from page 3 The paths provide more direct Online, the world's largest Symantec Security Response. keep themselves safe from and program them remotely to facilities on all new transporta- routes that are flatter, cost-effi- online service provider, reported But, just as this is the sixth ver- Sobig by updating or send unsolicited e-mail. tion projects. cient, safer and have adequate that Thursday, nearly 60 percent sion of the Sobig worm, there installing anti-virus pro- Experts also said that while "Port Republic Road's markings and signage, ofthe 38 million attachments to may be other variants that har- grams, which should have they are learning more about paths are a out share between Williams said. e-mail messages that it filtered bor other instructions. the ability to remove the how Sobig was released onto the federal government and "My roommate commutes contained the Sobig virus "The idea is to eliminate the infection. Users also are the Internet, the odds are communities, most typically to class by bicycle ... I think Authorities hoped they had threat before it becomes even encouraged to employ some against them ever identifying 80 percent funded through it's a good idea to make the neutralized the worm by dis- more of a problem," said Tony sort of hardware or software the virus's author. federal funds, and 20 percent people already biking safer," connecting most of the 20 tar- Magallanez. a San Jose-based firewall to keep intruders "The Sobig attacks have matched by the local govern- sophomore Megan Kelly said. geted computers. systems engineer at F-Secure, a out and to prevent unautho- been calculated, precise, and ment," Williams said. Junior Andrew Powell But, security exports did not rinnish computer security firm. rized programs that do get intelligently designed, and it's According to the DNR, said, "Bike paths could only know Friday night whether F-Sccure was one of the teams installed on a personal com- a given that the individual the cost of the latest install- make things better. It would they really had succeeded The of private and government puter from gaining access to behind (Sobig) is an expert in ment of the bike plan is esti- give people trying to get to instructions in the worm's code security experts that cracked the Internet. anonymous surfing, making it mated at S2 million class an easier, less dangerous orders it to try to connect to 20 the worm's code. Anyone who believes his or extremely difficult to locate "Trie project would way of doing so, and it also computer addresses, assigned The CERT Coordination her computer is infected with him," said Ken Dunham, mali- include widening Port could be good exercise." to home computers in Canada, Center, a government-funded Sobig is being encouraged to cious code intelligence manag- Republic Road and construct- According to Williams, South Korea and the United computer security watchdog turn off his or her computer er for iDefcnsc, a Reston Va.- ing bicycle/pedestrian facili- the largest city project is the States, every Friday and Sunday gnnip at Carnegie Mellon between 3 and 6 p.m. Fridays based Internet security firm. ties. The Commonwealth $34 million Stone Spring from 3 to 6 pm until Sept. 10, University in Pittsburgh, also said and Sundays until Sept. 10. In\ litigators do not have a Transportation Board will vote Road-Erickson Avenue con- when the worm expires. that initial analyses of the Sobig Based on the activity from good handle on exactly how on which statewide projects nector which will facilitate Computer security experts worm underestimated its threat. five previous versions of the many computers have been should receive funding later in traffic east-west paralleling scrambled to get those comput- "New information indicates virus, experts worry that Sobig infected with Sobig so far, but September," Williams said. Port Republic Road in the ers unplugged from the that this worm has additional could instruct infected PCs to several security and anti-virus Not only will motorists southern section of the city. Internet before 3 p.m. Friday capabilities that were not real- install back doors and programs companies already have benefit by not having to share Completion is expected in at When the appointed time ized at the time it first began designed to steal credit card labeled it the "fastest-spread- the road with cyclists, but least 2009 and will house came, all the virus did was propagating," CF.RT said in a numbers, user names and pass- ing virus i'\vr " cyclists also will have an easi- bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Harrisonburg OB/GYN Associates, PC C. Larry Whitten, MD M. Catherine Sluaher, MD Louis E. Nelson, III, MD Herbert C. Bing, MD Michael J. Botticelli, MD Jason K. Gentry, MD Maribeth P. Loynes, MD Sherry L. Mongold, FNP Are pleated to announce Chicken Maribeth P. Loynes, MD Will be joining their practice of Obttetrici and Gynecology September 1, 2003 2291 Evelyn Byrd Ave. (640) 434-3831 Introduces Harriaonburg, VA Accepting New Patients (800) 545-3348 Fresh Fruit Smoothies What's there to do at JMU? (H)[M][Uf 120 University Blvd. (Across from IHOP) Open 11-9 (540) 438-0080 Monday - Saturday Dine In or Carry Out il[1PPi5[1fflPti'!i DtlLU OUflPD-UilMillE TnTTDD STUDID URQCSC selection OF woy ieiueUy in coo ^SGEB^ Monday, September 1st Hillside Field 5 - 8 pm Free Food Provided Come and check out over 200 JMU clubs and organizations! (Rain Date: Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 5 - 8 pm, 5411-434-4700 on the Commons) ffl KSCRVOlR SC -1)\RR1S00BURQ - \CR05S FROO) CVS THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 20031 THE BREEZE I 5 TOP: JMU ranked as a ALCOHOL: Laws important to know AIXOHOL.from page 1 the alleged offense. Tests taken and have their license suspend- according to Va. Code 18.2-266. 'best value' frequently BAC of 0.08 percent or higher is in the field are used to deter- ed, the actual sentencing "If people are smart, they'll at face value a presumption of mine if there is probable cause depends on the jurisdiction. ask for 50 hours of community TOP .from page I "religion, performance, sports, guilt" He said that a BAC of and cannot be used in a court of "Some jurisdictions enforce service and have the charges offer a full range of under- Greek, honors, professional serv- 0.05 to 0.06 is considered "bor- law unless entered by the defen- mandatory ,.ul time for defen- dropped," Keefer said. graduate and master's level ice and political," she said. derline" and needs additional dant themselves, according to dants with a .02 BAC or higher," In order to buy a keg, the programs but few or no doc- While JMU is successful in evidence to convict, such as the same law. Keefer said. In some cases, purchaser must provide identifi- toral programs." academics and student involve- Once arrested for DUI, an defendants will receive a cation and specify where the keg : inappropriate stops, swerving Hilton said 1MI focuses on ment Hilton says )MU is under- or speeding while driving. automatic seven-day suspen- restricted license that they can will be, sign a statement that no its academic performance, and funded. He added that "JMU A BAC of 0.02 percent sion of all driving privileges is use to drive to school and work one under the age of 21 will be that "the percentage of academic consistently ranks extremely high can earn a person under the invoked, and upon conviction and nowhere else, he said. drinking, and they will not support at |MU is one of the in all categories, except financial age of 21 a DUI, in addition the license can be suspended for Keefer said public intoxica- remove the registration sticker highest among its peer institu- resources." to an underage possession up to a year, according to Va. tion is a less talked about from the keg, according to tions," he said. He said that additional fund- charge, according to Va. Code 18.2-266. If the driver, at offense, but can be just as seri- Virginia keg laws. JMU's high ranking also is ing would boost JMU's score and Code 18.2-266.1. the time of arrest, is using a ous. "What students do not If police officers find that the due to the students' view of their ranking when compared to pri- By driving on any public license that has been suspended understand is that a (public keg is not at the place listed on school. Many students an? happy vate institutions. Also, additional road or highway in Virginia, or revoked for alcohol-related intoxication] can follow them the registration label, or that the with their school because of the funding would go to administra- whether licensed by Virginia or reasons, the car being used is throughout their career," label has been removed alto- many clubs and organizations, tive support, which he said is low any other state, (under the Va. subject to a 30- to 90-day Keefer said. gether, they can confiscate the according to the student surveys. since all the money currently has Code 18.2-268, Implied Consent impoundment Profanely cursing, swearing keg. If they find that minors are Kathy Sarver, coordinator of to go to academic programs. Law) the driver is consenting to For most first-time offenders or intoxication of any kind, drinking from the keg as well, Student Organization Services, Despite the funding problems, having blood and/or breath the maximum penalty of a DUI whether by alcohol or drug use, the owner can be charged with said there are 287 recognized Hilton said, "JMU is frequently samples taken to test for intoxi- is "not frequently handed out" will cause the person to be con- allowing underage consump- clubs on campus. These dubs and cited as a "best value' among top cation. This chemical test must Keefer said Although most peo- sidered publicly intoxicated and tion, which can mean up to a organizations are in the areas of colleges and universities." be taken within two hours of ple will pay a fine (up to $500) could lead to a fine of up to $250, year in jail and/or a $2300 fine. SURVEY: Princeton Review says JMU is affordable, fun, friendly SURVEY,from pag? I does expand your interest." Students surveyed by The JMU clubs are diverse and offer a said. 'It's not that they don't get pus, "JMU is very homoge- Academics However,* senior Dan Jensen Princeton Review responded spectrum of activities. The along with each other or hate neous," she said. The Princeton Review said said he did not mind the GenEd that they are studious four Princeton Review also said each other — there Just isn't a lot While there is not much JMU has "affordable tuition program because it is helpful. He days a week; however, the camping is a popular activity for of interaction" diversity. The Princeton Review for both in-state and out-of- said it "covered the whole spec- party scene is big on Thursday students because of its location in In 20O2'03 there were said, "JMU (students] strike new- state students" with "standout trum of learning that you don't nights and the weekends. the Shenandoah Valley. 13,215 Caucasians, 690 Asians, comers with an overwhelming programs." get in your major." Sophomore Jennifer Smith Student Body 607 African-Americans, 559 feeling of niceness." Ike students surveyed said Campus Life said when looking for activities, The Princeton Review said unknown, 281 Hispanics and With strong academics and a that while they dislike the General The Princeton Review said "JMU has a lot to offer if you that JMU students are "active, 232 Non-Resident Alien stu- friendly student body. The Education program, once taking that "JMU undergrads are gen- know what you're looking for." open and friendly." The review dents at JMU according to Princeton Review gives good classes within their majors "the erally geared towards making According to Kathy Sarver, said that "everyone smiles at you JMU Institutional Research. marks to JMU, which according teachers are great ... they seem their four years at school the coordinator of Student and everyone opens doors." With the a large majority of to the book will influence high invested in helping us to learn." most beneficial and most fun Organization Services, JMU Jensen said/'Everyone is real- JMU being Caucasian, Smith school students' future college Senior Tracy Walker of their lives." "gives students the opportune ly friendly and outgoing here." said, "Everyone at JMU is the decisions. "1 would recommend agreed, saying, "GenEd is Walker said JMU offers many ty to be involved." She said However, the lack of diversity same. They all dress the same this school to everyone,"Walker extremely annoying. But, I different dubs and activities. She there are 287 clubs and organi- is mentioned in the review. and act the same." said. "I love this place. The know it's necessary for the added, "Whatever you are look- zations available. "Different races and ethnicities Sophomore tucretia Young Shenandoah Valley is beautiful, liberal arts program, and it ing for, JMU has it" Students surveyed said that are very separate," the review agreed JMU is not a diverse cam- and JMU is awesome." Free Delivery (540) 568-9899 Flex Accepted WANT MONEY? 1 China Express 1 Special Combination Platter 254 Cheese Wonton All Enlrees served with Plain Fried Rice. Spring Roll, & Soup; Write for The Breeze Choice of Soup; Wonton, Egg Drop or Hot & Sour (limit 2 with $15 purchase) General Tso's Chicken _ Lunch Special After writing li\-.' stories, become :i stall writer and gel paid Beef with Broccoli only *0 Daily Lunch Menu (11 00 am. - 4:00 p.m.) Served wth Plain Fried Rice and Spnng Roll lor your work! 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I i r ——, : — ; r—p— - — at least that is what The Princeton JMU dining has taken every kind of Review infers with its recent ranking of craving imaginable — from fruit JMU as 18th nationally in the area of smoothies to turkey burgers to vegan "Great Food." brownies — and made it available. While many may remain skeptical of Hours are flexible for the early bird Dining Services, based on the resilient breakfast eater as well as the midnight Eresumption that school food equals snacker. And although it can be admit- ad food, students should consider ted that the notorious D-hall smell per- what their parents had to digest 20 or meates from student clothing after 30 years ago. mealtime, it still seems to be the most Granted, OP Parents Weekend, D-hall popular dining retreat. tends to spruce up its decor and Student and staff feedback has ambiance, replace the chicken nugget prompted progression even in the option with shrimp cocktail and offer past few years. Seniors may remem- glasses over plastic cups. But when ber the old D-hall — similar to the Mom and Dad express their jealousy, cafeteria-style Erickson mentioned. they have plenty of justification. Just this year new concepts were put In the early 1970s, Gibbons Hall, or into effect with PC Dukes' additions, D-hall, was the only available on-cam- Lakeside renovations and the new pus dining option, according to opera- furniture at Mrs. Greens. tions director Joe Erickson, who has Another important fact to consider is been working with JMU Dining that while some may scoff that JMU Services since 1978, and was a student Dining Services is "only" ranked 18th, about 10 years prior. He mentioned that JMU is actually the highest-ranked public the variety was extremely limited, with institution of higher learning in the coun- only two entrees per meal, and the try. Not only were all of the seventeen facility lines resembled those of a high schools ranked higher than JMU private school cafeteria. colleges and universities, every school While the student population was also charges higher tuition and fees. only one-third of what it is now, since When it comes to the best bite for the the 1970s, Dining Services has taken buck, therefore, JMU actually should student feedback and turned it into a rank first in the nation — a very food option extravaganza that current impressive accomplishment. JMU stu- students often fail to appreciate. dents should ponder that fact next time What many people don't realize is they open their mouths to complain how hard JMU Dining Services works about selection or service when eating to serve them what they want to be campus cuisine. served. Along with meeting weekly If The Princeton Review rankings with the Student Government alone aren't convincing enough to appre- Association food committee, resident ciate all that Dining Services has done, district manager Clete Myers said ask Mom and Dad what their college Dining Services conducts surveys every dining experience was like. The fog of semester, collects comment cards, has a old age may cloud their memories a bit, marketing manager and periodically but chances are we have it really good. ■ Between the Lines Family vacations create s, tragedy E-mail dans and pan to breezedpifholmail.com Dam A Pan are submitted anonsmoustv and pruned on a space-^ gag in my family that, after asailable basis Submnsums are based upon one person s opinion of a this summer. I'm inclined k /iirn situation, person or event and do not net es •I./J/I nllet t the truth. take seriously. Whenever we go on family vacations, some big news Mot) manages to ZakSalih consume national attention. Pat... Cat My father, you see, is a Dart... Massive blackouts and reporter for a weekly Arab major Supreme Court deci- news magazine — and some- A "thanks-for-the-shower-between- A "university-housing-is-no-excuse-for- sions. Wildfires burning up the i lasses" pal to whomever decided io what of a closet workaholic. shoddy-construction'' dart to the builders of West and wizard children wafer Ihe grass during the day. This means that, come Demon's who didn't make any of the rooms burning up the bestseller lists From a wet junior who felt hot and vacation time, the laptop and in the smaller building sound proof Questionable foreign policy sticky in Ihe heal and is now refreshed and the cell phone are like addi- From a Denim's resident uiw has heard just decisions regarding weapons reinvigoraled by the delicious shock of being tional tamily members — they about enough of everyone else's business. of mass destruction and hit by the sprinklers. travel with him everywhere. "Queer Eye for the Straight pampered like the perfect chil- Guy." When it comes to major dren IK- never had. Days of Dart... events, summer never has separation between the two Pat. been a season for subtletv. and he begins to wander, des- A "please-cover-it-up-and-leave-some- A "that's-what-1-call-all-together-one" Summer is the tim. things-u>-the-imagiriaaon'' dart In the girl in perate and confused like a Eat to the freshman who helped me c.irrv when I always can rely On • my Math 103 class who wore a sheer dress headless chicken in its tin.il eavy package-, ban Zane Showkcr H.ill 'ri-.li < \\ Breaking \, with no slip underneath Monday, showing moments ol consciousness to my car last week. mail to be there every time I everyone her nice thong. All accusations of worka- From a grateful IMU staffer who was access my account and when From a disgusted sophomore girl who hoUam the real silenl saved from a lol of hard work in Ihe MM l.ilk at the breakfasl. lunch or doesn't need Io see what you have, or don't killer aside, the connection dinner table revolves around have, under that dress. between my lather's profes- an NBA star's alleged rapeola sion and the proliferation of concierge instead of the grand- summer news has aimed the Pat... children's basketball or I mle index fingers of our family Dart... I e.igue se.isons straight at him every time Ihe I hose events, each on their A "you-all-are-braver-than-l-am-tor^tick- twoaobattng words "BreaktM A "thanks-for-sabotaging-our-work" own, may come as shocks to ing-your-hand-down-the-disposal" pat to News'' flash on the TV screens dart to the graphic design department for us. liny pinpricks on sensitive the South View maintenance men for getting in numerous holds, ,-ondos liking away what little resources we had skin Dial draw our attention the rocks out of our garbage disposal after we and family nxims from Boone. and forcing us to pay ridiculous amounts toward the Internet, televi- made a mess cleaning out the fish tank. N ' to Hollywood I la of money just to print out profis i sion radio or media outlet of From four senior girls who aren't that A joke, you might think? From two WMfm design students uVui are choice. Yet lumped logBlhw, handy but are glad to have strong men like you The connection was that in frustrated by the lack of concern for our opinion- these big events are anything Io get their rocks out. 1998, In 2001 and here in 2003 and already empty wallet- but surprising. I dare go M let's look at the evidence far as to say we expect Ihem, )uly 2.1, the dav helore le.n- like tin- gul-grabbing turn we ing to visit the grandparents m KM up ahead on a roller- North Carolina, the rotten coaster track. I proudly can seeds of Saddam Hussein — say of this summer's events TWt W^ *~»"I»III UpMfc Uday and Qusay — were "Me? I ain't surprised." EDITORIAL POLICY killed in a lengthy firefight in HEfBREEZE Alter ill, these are the Mosul A lew day! later, the months that brought us such world saw photos and video The k -is,- edit.HI,.I icilcct* the opMOR .H the editofMl BIMof Drew >\ils NEWS: Father's powers NEWS, from page 6 LETTER ers" have never been guided by ll has become something of justice or morals. But, they may the Editor self. When you are questioned you ha , charge a curse, this correlation have a sense of humor. My name is Robert Reefer, by a law mfbrci m n\ offii the officer should not contin- ■ help him You can between my father's migration N August 4, the day we arrived and 1 am' an attorney In he or she is attempting to find ue questioning you. Ifthcoffi- avoid a lot of problei a I patterns and world events. at our condo in Fort Myers, Fla., nhurg. I'd like to ctar- evidence to charge you with a !' you, simply saying, "No I don l Then again, periMps 1 should expecting news of Saddam's your rights as students in crime. Often the only person politely repeat, "I want my consent to anv van-hrs " abstain from mat word "curse." immanent capture or death now ling with the police who who can provide the informa- lawyer It I .im not under Be polite but assert your Let's use "coincidence," since it that dad was on the move again, arrest hundreds of JMU tion necessary to convti t you arrest, please lei me go." rights It you fail to assert your removes all the culpability we instead learned that Con.in 1 - hciwxl couple of a crime is yourself. Be good There is no advantage to i rau may end up in a lot from my father's shoulders. It the Barbarian announced his months for underage pos- N >. i -.elf and don'i cont . giving permission fi i of tntuble you do not de-serve. can be good news or bad news run for California governor. ilcohol. 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For many freshmen, college may be the first time away from home, so creating a window and tied it with a yellow space that is unique and welcoming is an opportunity to help them feel happier with the ribbon (to make a curtain). limited space available. For upperclassmen, the white walls of an apartment may be barren, but - Megan Sctte help is on the way. Simple items such as ribbon and sheets can make a surprisingly large difference in a dorm -99 room if used in creative ways. There's no need to worry about spending big money, because a little apartment-issued furniture, large pieces of fabric cash can go a long way. and a staple gun is an option for make-it-your- self slip-covers. Beyond Bedding Also try taking faux-marble contact paper and ^^^p^ Tiny cubicle-like dorm rooms covering a dining room or coffee table to change it IBBM leave much to be desired. With limit- up from the traditional wood. i^^^JP cd space mostly taken up by dressers, "We bought some chenille throws for $15 to desks ami heels, clutter MUM bound throw over the furniture we were given," said sen- to ensue. Since floor space is so important, a good ior Bebhinn Timmins, who lives in SunChase. "We idea might be a loft to lift the bed off the floor and also got some plants and tablecloths to clean up the provide space underneath. furniture we already had." "Having a loft definitely makes a lot more room," said freshman Caitlin Cassidy, who lives in /^ All the Extras Dingledine Hall. "I put my desk and a bookshelf J|\ Now that the bed and the rest of underneath it and hung pictures on the wood." I ll\ the furniture is fixed, what could be At a listed price of $299 on the JMU Web site, buy- left to style? Some odd materials left ing a loft through school may be pricey. Cassidy said lying around could be used to personalize the she was lucky enough to buy hers from a student room even further. who no longer needed it for $50. "I had a full bed set from my old bed and a small- Keep an eye open near the end of the school year er bed in my new nx>m." said senior Megan Sette, for lofts being sold. who lives in the Alpha Phi sorority house. "So I sta- Another option to enhance space is by utilizting pled the big sheet to the ceiling and put a hook on the area under the bed. By putting a bed on cin- the wall around the window and tied it with yellow derblocks (Wal-Mart, $0.88 each), more storage for ribbon (to make a curtain)." Tupperware drawers and storage bins (Wal-Mart, Gluing pieces of ribbon or bottle caps around a $4.99 to $28.99, depending on size) is created cheap mirror can provide a unique homemade pic- Senior Nicole Barb said she and her roommate ture frame as well. put thier beds on cinderblocks for more space Senior Tim Ebcrts said, "You really want to use because dorm dressers are so small. your walls for shelves and pictures, since you have so The Container Store (tiwiu.confiijnersforf.coni) little space in the dorms." also carries a wide variety of plastic storage "Mirrors anywhere is good because it makes your paraphernalia. space look bigger," Ebcrts said. "You can decorate the Students who do not want to splurge for a edges of them to make them your own." piece of plastic should experiment with uncon- Barb said when her roommate put her own artwork ventional ways of rearranging furniture. Dressers, up on the walls, it really made the room more personal. bookcases and even desks can be stacked to save Many students use lighting to decorate and per- space and create new uses for ordinary JMU- sonalize their space. issued items. Smaller pieces of furniture can be Eberts said, "Rope lights are good because they hidden from sight in closets don't get tangled easier and they look good." Students in college, for the most part, have a Funky Furniture limited amount of money. That doesn't mean The couches and tables pmvided in that dorm rooms have to be uninventive and the suites on campus as well as off- mundane, however. campus apartments can be spruced up With some spare change and vision, any dorm cheaply with a quick trip to Wal-Mart room can be decorated cheaply to create a living % If trying to cover unsightly space of which anyone could be proud. Top left: The Hoffman Hall suite room of sophomores Klrsten Slhlanlck. Rebecca Story, Krlstl Grondln and Christie Kummers Is decorated with a bright rug and hub caps for wall hangings dress- ing up a bare floor and walls. Bottom left: The Hoffman Hall dorm room of sophomore Whitney Morris shows that shelves, picture frames and cork boards can make a room more personalized. ptMK t>> ANN PAThRSOtV .ruff |**>«nv*»J review ReeL | ReFiections Murphy, Fanning clashing yet complimentary duo in 'Uptown Girls' BY LAUREN KINLBKI Neal's gorgeous face were far different from anything she has ing care of Murphy's pet pig the film His character is corny senior writer and easily could have been left more captivating than the actual ever played before, as most of "UPTOWN GIRLS" and Fanning'* first ride on the out of trie story line Heather plot of the film. Viewers may find "Uptown her past roles have portrayed subway. Ray is an uptight, STARRING: Locklear ("Spin City") is hard to The movie is charming to Girls" a bit more sad and emo- her as a strung-out addict or obsessive brat whose father is BRITTANY MURPHY AND dying and whose mother is believe as Ray's mother and still see with some girlfriends, but tional than the light, upbeat and mentally unstable, such as in not precious enough to pay "Girl, Interrupted," "Don't Say DAKOTA FANNING never around. Her acting is portrays her character from funny film depicted through full price. See a matinee or a Wtord" and "8 Mile." RATED: PG-13 mature, and she immediately "Melrose Place." trailers and commercials. The plot was scattered in wait for the rental. In "Uptown Girls," directed RUNNING TIME: gets under Murphy's skin as a Brittany Murphy ("Just many directions touching on Married") plays Molly Gunn. by Boaz Yakin ("Remember the paranoid neat freak with a 133 MINUTES stuck-up attitude. monev. love, depression and the daughter of a deceased rock Titans"), Murphy plays a fun- c xtutit rvfuntktf «• loving, energetic and spunky Murphy and Fanning per- death. At points, the movie was star, who has lived a life of luxu- ««« light and funny, like Murphy's ry in Manhattan, until she dis- 22-year-old living in a fantasy fectly played the mismatched world who may be happy one duo. Murphy's flamboyance first experiences as Fanning's covers ha inheritance has been nanny At others, though, it WM stolen by her accountant minute and sad the next. her to be Ray's full-time nanny. clashes with Fanning's uptight When she comes across 8- Working at all is a change for character while they balance dark and sad like when Though she has trouble with her Fanning confronts the fact that newfound poverty, she longs for year-ok) Ray (Dakota Fanning, Molly, but working for the each other out. The other actors, however, her lather is dying. Neal, an up-and-coming rock "I Am Sam"), she is in for a extremely picky Ray, who has to major lifestyle change. Since have everything her way. proves k'ft something to be desired. I piown Girls" is a quirkv star played by Jesse Spencer — ahem, chick — flick with ("Swimming Upstream") in his Mollv now is strapped for cash, to be an extreme challenge. Spencer simply confuses the her friend, Huey (Donald The pair finds itself in audience and continuously us romantic and emotional tv. Wl Wit "(HIIHMXl 1I*R breakout role Molly's ultra chic wardrobe and Murphv's character is much Faison. "Clueless"), arranges for funny situations including tak- changing his mind throughout New Movies: Places to go and things to do this weekend: • Flnnlgan's Cove Regal Cinemas: • Alston's Pub • The Little Grill • Jeepers Creepers 2 - Ice Dene to play Friday and Wlen Pod - Jeckaes Flats to play Huegress - Jrnmy 0 to play Thursday, Scnabach Saturday at 930 p m Cost Is $3 at the door Saturday at 9 pm Cost Is $3 at the door For Frxtoy and Gold Smyth Saturday, each at more Wo. cat 434-3584 Court Square 1 For mere Into, cat 432-0810 10 pm Cost Is $3 at tie door. For more Wo, can 433-9874 • Man on the Train (with subtitles) • Calhoun's Aug. 28 through Sept. 3 - Sam Vfflaon Group to play )azz Friday at 7 pm For more Into, oal 434-8777. Compiled by UrlaP'rrira 12|THE BREEZE I THURSDAY. AUG. 28, 2003 STYLE 'Velocity' propels reader through journey l vetything within takes becomes so desperate to give plan- after Jack died and Man away the money that they are my mom and I dnnvnod in a forced to use acts of sub- burning ferry in the cool lan- terfuge and secrecy, including .. There is a heavy nin-tinted Giurviare River, in the attempted taping of a gen- specter hanging East-Central Columbia, with 42 erous amount of money to the local-, we hadn't vet met." back of a cow. over what seems Tuesday, It certainly isn't the most It all sounds like a fun adven- like such a uplifting way to begin "You ture, giving away money and harmless SEPT. 2 Shall Know Our Velocity,'' and traveling through different <& 7p.m. to some extent defies the logis- countries aixl cultures in a week. enterprise. tics of the first-person narrative. It's .i rambunctious, insom- But, this isn't any ordm.in niac lifestyle which is reminis- lir-l novelist we are talking cent of early childhood, and about — this is Dave Eggers, friend. lack and soon the trave- there aie numerous instances in logue develops into an existen at The Breeze author of the l'illit/er Ril« a dead maa it is this — Eggers whomever they meet. which our two protagonists act finalist memoir, "A ti.ilist [ale — a global "On the is a writer whose talent and Their journey takes thrm like children with a new le.w Road" in search of some sort of office in the Heartbreaking Work of imagination shows promise for through the villages of Senegal an In*-, such as attempting to logic to make life more K'.ir.ibli'. BACK ol Staggering Genius." the future of American letters. and the alleyways of Monxrco jump from trees or moving AN1HONYSIM il Eggers' first novel, As Will — prone to tits ,tt Though the novel's narra- to the night scene in I .HVM vehicles with all the reckless silent dialogue with those he "Velocity," is tilled with the tive, is inventive and dynamic, While numerous diversions abandon of those who think encounters — pleads to his same oft-the-wall, wacky and the plot itself is very simplistic. capture their attention, the goal they possess immortality dead friend, "so often lately I experimental writing style that tXir narrator. Will, and his remains the same — the distri- And yet there is a hcavv made "Genius" such .1 delight have believed that if we put childhood friend, Hand, plan a bution of the wads of money specter hanging over what ourselves somew'hen' that we call X8-3151 to read. It also makes "Velocity" week out of their average 20- stuffed into their shirts and seems like such a harmless an engaging work. will be answered, and there sonu-thing lives to travel pants and even hidden in the enterprise. We learn early on i for MORE info If there is any real hope to be will be a aason. That if we see anmnd the world with the idea soles of their shix-v that Will is escaping the nvent the Atl.is Mountains ... a rea- gained from a novel narrated by ol giving away $32,000 to At one point, the duo death of another childhood son will be revealed to us." Professional Nail Care & Foot Spa Asiaj \ Salon For Ladies & Gentlemen FALL SPECIALS Virginia Capital Semester Hours: Mon -Wed. 10am - 8pm Full Set S20&UP Thurs.-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 11 am-5pm Fill in.. S13 4 UP In Town Center. 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On Sunday, she and the other Americans set a world record in the F1TA qualification round (each archer shixits 72 arrows at 70 metersl, as the three-girl team posted a com- pound-bow team scow of 2.033. Fellow All-America archer, junior Stephanie Pylypchuk and her US teammates were ousted from the quarterfinals at the World University Games women's recurve bow team competition Tuesday. The Ukranian team finished the match by beating the Americans 22-9. Bowker has been a member on JMU's three-time national runner-up compound-bow team, and similar to Pylypchuk finished her second season as a All-America archer. Pylypchuk has been a mem- Mil- PHOTIYM.m CimutUa ber on |MU's n-serve-bow team Senior midfielder Undiay Keller (No. 4) splits two opponent* with a pass destined upheld. Keller will be expected to control the Dukes' mldfleld this season. that has been national runner-up the last two seasons. This is her second season being honored an All-America archer. Seniors, young talent provide spark —from staff rrports Balanced Dukes look to make CAA championship push —FOOTBALL— BY WES HEINEL "This year we have come in onto the forward line." Horvat said Hartzler been making the transition from prepared to peak sometime assistant sports editor With no preselected cap- played two years in goal at defense to offense. around mid season, in contrast tains, Horvat believes this EMU before transferring to "Our squad's speed, Matthews A successful season usu- 2002, where we peaked too year's squad embodies the idea JMU, where she received the strength and endurance is ally brings about high early," Cordes said. "I think of playing team field hockey, as NCCA's permission to play for unmatched by almost every expectations in any sport on this type of preparation will there are no true individual the Dukes this year. team there is this year, transferred any level, but when a team eve us an advantage physical- standouts, only an aura of team "She's been working hard at Cordes said. "One of the finishes the previous season and mentally over this chemistry and confidence from becoming acclimated to the more significant strengths ranked 12th in the nation, year's opponents." sideline to sideline. team and has looked well in our this year that I see is that we to Atlanta the bar only can be raised This year, the team believes "We (as a coaching staff) scrimmages," Horvat said. all have our own flair and higher by a slim margin. tactical efficiency and refined have really been toying with This season's defend will style of individual play" Football coach Mickey The field hockey team will skills, along with a passion to the idea of team captaincy, as look to substitute in and out The Dukes will have two Matthews released a statement take its first strides neces- reach a higher level of play we have been taking a look with the midfield, giving the new primary comer strikers Monday updating the condition sary this Saturday toward will earn it the label of being at the role of a captain," Dukes various formational emerge this season in Versfeld, of his son, Clayton, who was having a breakout year, with one of the nation's elite, Horvat said. "We look for looks. Senior midfielder as well as in sophomore injurvd in an automobile acci- one goal in mind — being in according to Horvat. leadership from everybody, Lindsay Keller will control the Maureen Klingler. Returning dent Aug. 3. the mix for a Colonial "We are really looking for a not just one or two people transition game. Red-shirt sen- again to be the flyers are Keller Qayton Matthews was trans- Athletic Association title commitment to achieving our with the title of captain." ior midfielder Dana Weaver and junior Heidi Heck. Playing ferred from the University of and returning to the NCAA team goals tactically," Horvat The biggest challenge for and freshman midfielder post for another season is jun- Virginia Hospital to the Shepard championships. said. "For the team to be suc- the Dukes this season will be Baillie Versfeld also will work ior Lindsay Coffman. Rehabilitation Hospital in "We must have the attitude cessful, the girls need to play at goalkeeper, where red- into center midfield depending "We attack very will .i-« ,\ Atlanta, Ga. Mickey Matthews that we are not just going to be disciplined and to continue in shirt sophomore Lori Amico on various match-ups oppo- team," Horvat said. "There is said in the NlflMfc Clayton was satisfied with making it to the their selfless style of play. We was expected to start full nents create. not one player that another accompanied by his parents on tournament," senior forward have very clear expectations of time for her first season. "Our defense, although team can scout out and say 'if the jet ambulance. Mickey Amy Cordes said. "We had a each position on the field and However, Amico will miss they haven t been game-tested we take her out of the game, Matthews returned to little taste, and we are coming basically are looking for high the first few weeks of the sea- yet, had a strong spring," we'll control it.' We can out- Hanisonburg yesterday to rejoin back. The final four is three conversions (percentage) on set son due to a broken foot. Horvat said. "Our goal is to experience I lot Of tMfM the football team. Kay Matthews, months away and is within play opportunities." Last season, Amico played not be giving up too many because we have a lot of kids Mickey's wire, plans to remain our grasp." According to Horvat, the 307 minutes for the Dukes shots to begin with, and in who can get it done" with Clayton in Atlanta. Last season, the Dukes fin- Dukes are hoping that the and recorded a 2.97 goals turn, control the tempo of the The Dukes will host a four- Mickey Matthews also stated ished with a record of 13-9, (4-3 combination of veteran lead- against average in 10 games, game by putting lots of shots team tournament Saturday that that, "Clayton's condition con- in the conference) en route to ership and young, experi- mainly seeing time when on goal (offensively)." includes Northeastern tinues to impmve, and all signs finishing third in the CAA and enced talent can bring a CAA Kiernan Raffo ('03) missed Offensively, the team will University, Hall State University point toward a solid n-covery. earning an automatic berth into title to JMU this fall time due to injury. start a lineup front packed with and Radfnrd University. Qayton. his mother, his sister the NCAA. Being unable to "We have a lot of returning Filling in for Amico in goal experience with senior forwards "I expect nothing but the and I appreciate the support crack the top 10 at season's end players with experience," will be senior I^uren Hartzler, Cordes, |anelle Periis and red- best out of this year's team," we've received throughout his left coach Irene Horvat's squad Horvat said. "We have a team a former |MU student trainer shirt junior Alissa Santanna. Santanna said. "We just have period of rcanvr\ short of its preseason goals set that has the ability to control and Eastern Mennonite Periis is fresh off a 12-goal sea- to take each game, each win, —from staff rrports forth before the 2002 campaign. the game in the midfield and University transfer. son, while Cordes steadily has one at a time." VOLLEYBALL Jones, Dukes begin quest for title the leader rok' to some extent the Gamer said, "All of our new- Bv BRAD RICHARDS last eoupk of years, fines played aimers have done a great job of sports editor on the CAA championship team blending info the group. They Despite receiving only one of 2000, ranks fourth all-time in had I gnat preseason, they first place vote in this year's JMU history with 1,124 kills and worked very hard and a lot of Colonial Athletic Association 10th all-time with 288 blocks. learning took place. We hftvt preseason coaches poll, the vol- Jones said she was honored been very happy with the devel- leyball team is not concerned to be an All-CAA player, but opment of all of them " with being ranked No. 2 behind acknowledged mat without her Gamer is hoping that two George Mason University. teammates she could not be the freshmen, middle Uocktl "Preseason polls an1 just that player she is. Ashley Copenhaver and out- — they don't really mean any- "They (my teammates) are side hitter/right side Hanna thing,'' coach Disa Gamer said. the ones that work hard to give Porterfield, will continue to "Certainly our mission is to get good passes to Krysta impress so she can keep them into the conference tournament [Cannon] in order for her to set in the starting lineup where so we have an opportunity to us accurately," Jones said. she thinks they both can con- win the tournament ... that's "Without them (the team), 1 tribute with blocking and what we are working on right would be nothing." attacking the net. now." Teamwork and cama- • The team begins play this The Dukes have kept intact raderie were vital to Jones' suc- weekend at the University of four starters — senkir middle cess, and according to Fuchs, North Canilina Volleyball blocker Dana Junes, junior mid- the same approach will need to Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C., dle blocker Kate Fuchs and two be taken for success this year. where it will play the first sophomores — setter Krysta There are only two seniors — game of the season Friday Cannon and ' outside hitler Jones and libero Lauren against Temple University. The Emilee Huasack — from last sea- Ruzicka — and one junior, start of the season is important son's squad that won 21 games Fuchs. The Dukes will need its but how this year ends is wha — and they have added several younger players to mesh well is on the team's mind. young players who should help early on with its veterans. "V* were so close to wir the team this season. "We have a great squad this ning the championship li-t Jones, who was selected to year, despite the fact that we year, so this year we are goine, the 2002 All CAA first team, is have a lot of new faces," Jones to finish," Fuchs said. "Die coming into her final season said. "Everyone has stepped up upperclassmen have a bad Sophomore defensive specialist Blake Tyson prepares to hit the ball In a match last year. with the Dukes as the obvious their game throughout this pre- taste in their mouths from last The Dukes enter this season ranked No. 2 In the CAA preseason coaches poll. JMU begins team leader according to Gamer season, and we are working year's loss ... Everyone is on play Friday against Temple University at the University of North Carolina Volleyball Classic. who thinks that she has played well as a unit." the same page with the one 14| THE BREEZE I THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2003 SPORTS JMU: Game Saturday m JMU .from page 1 Brad Richards Wes Heinel Drew Wilson game of (he season — Week # 1 Bflch office linebacker da'boss you have to get Season total 0-0 0-0 0-0 pumped up for that." Last week N/A N/A ri'A While Townsend Winning percentage. .000 and LeZotte are confi- dent that JMU is Wisconi West Viri Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin ready to make some Colorado at Colorado State Colorado St7 Colorado St. Colorado St. Colorado Colorado noise, Melton gave a _■■■ Nebraska « Nebraska Oklahoma St. Oklahoma St. Nebraska veteran response. "We've been pro- Washington at Ohio State Ohio St. Ohio St. Ohio St. Ohio St. Ohio St. gressing every day," Georgia at Clemaon Georgia Georgia Georgia Clemson Georgia Melton said. "We've Liberty at JMU JMU JMU JMU had our setbacks here and there, but Southern California at . Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn use we're practicing hard Georgia Tech at Bringham Your BYU BYU BYU Georgia Tech BYU and getting ready. iutheml South. Miss. South. I South. Miss. It's going to be a long season and we're Oregon at Mississippi State Oregon Oregon Oregon Oregon Oregon going to get better Vestern Michigan at Michigan State Michii higan St. Michigan St. Michigan St. Michigan St. every game." Kickoff is sched- You have to love it — college football is back! Last weekend most peo- Get ready tO FumWe! burc that is.) This week's panel includes sports guys, "I'm not responsi- uled for 6 p.m. at Zane pie were partyingtying irin Forest Huts and finding more freshmen than former bleYor that stuff" Richards and "Sorrv, I fell asleep" Heinel; the bosses, Showker Field at Iowa State men's basketball coach larry Eustachy at a frat party. 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Team player, play maker. 3 6 p.m. Oct. 11 vs. University of Richmond Banks, LeZotte pace offense....4 Homecoming, 3 p.m. Oct.18 @ College of William & Mary Anchor of the offensive line....5 1 p.m. Oct.25 @ University of Maine Atlantic 10 preview..... 8 2 p.m. Nov.l vs. University of Rhode Island Southern comfort 10 Parents Day, 1:30 p.m. Nov.8 @ University of New Hampshire Veterans lead JMU defense.... 11 noon Nov.15 vs. Charleston Southern McCarter manages move 12 1:30 p.m. JMU's starting lineup 14 Nov.22 vs. Northeastern University ^ noon 2003 Dukes roster.. 15 5 Vvho put trw*!!" ritnt* inH aft ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^~^—- Kristi Nicholich, art director Jessica Taylor ©anhkyjdiior Marc Choi, managing editor Alison Farao editor in chipflw 1S Pub,,c',tl1"1 photo editors Laura Dea .•.:.'i. ■■.-,.r...;. ■■ ^uei urew Wilson, copy editors Triria Frenville a!■ THE BREEZE AUG. 28, 2003 3. FILEPHOTCV Rachellt Lacroix Senior wide receiv- er Alan Harrison ad- vances the ball af- ter the catch In an Atlantic 10 confer- ence game. Harri- son has been the Dukes leading re- ceiver the last two years. He Is ranked eighth on JMU's all-time receiving yards list. Senior places team goals ahead of own BY BRAD RICHARDS what Harrison is about, he explained. He other sports to keep in shape. He worked sports editor said he is in the best shape of his colle- -66 out at least once a day, either lifting Entering this season as one of JMU's giate career and is looking for big things weights or doing cardiovascular work to most recognized football players and from the team this year. We 're going to try and get him prepare for the upcoming season. best receivers in past years, senior Alan "I want to win the Atlantic 10 and Offensive coordinator Eddie Davis Harrison has been able to keep the hopefully a national championship," the football He's a big said he realizes the challenge Harrison team's goals ahead of his own. Harrison said. "Our team is real good. physical-type receiver with creates for opposing teams and is excited Harrison has been the Dukes' leading We've all matured and grown, and we about what he will do this year. receiver the last two seasons and ranks didn't lose much from last year. exceptional speed. "We're going to try and get him the seventh in JMU history with 10 touch- "I'm a senior, so I have to provide football," Davis said. "He's a big physi- down receptions, eighth in receiving some leadership because we have a lot of — Eddie Davis cal-type receiver with exceptional speed. yards (1,331) and ninth in total recep- young receivers and a lot of young play- offensive coordinator You don't realize how fast he can move, tions (78). Although he knows where he ers starting this year," he said. "I just but the best thing he does is use his body. stands in the record books he said the want to try to be a leader and try to help 59 He is very physical and most defensive team's achievements are more important them come along and improve." backs are not used to having a receiver to him than anything else. The leadership Harrison provides for you can ask from a receiver." that big. They are used to guys that they "I am not really worried about the younger players off the field is only Just going out on game day and be- can bang around and push on." [records]," Harrison said. "Those the beginning of what Harrison offers. lieving you will perform is something JMU's offense has been centered [records] take care of themselves. I just His play on the field sets a great example Harrison knows doesn't work. He ex- around the big receiver for the past two want to have a winning season. We for other players as well. pects to have a successful season and has seasons, but he does not think that it haven't had one in a couple of years." "He's a wide receiver with a lot of ex- put in the work over the summer to help needs to in order to be successful. Harrison, who was selected to the At- perience," red-shirt junior quarterback the Dukes do that. "I'm not really worried about indi- lantic 10 third team after his junior year, Matt LeZotte said. "He thinks like a Harrison said he stayed in Harrison- vidual things right now," Harrison said. has been chosen as a preseason All-At- quarterback and knows what routes to burg more than usual to train over the "I'm worried about getting the team lantic 10 second team choice this year. , run ... He plays the ball so well when it's summer and when he was home in Acting humble and team-oriented is in the air, and he makes plays. That's all Watkinsville, Ga., he ran a lot and played see Harrison, page 7 4 AUG. 28, 2003 12£\ THE BREEZE Banks, LeZotte fuel offense Red-shirt freshman to carry workload, pressure off LeZotte BY WES HEINEL assistant sports editor In the Atlantic 10 football conference, parity plagues the 11-team league in the mid-Atlantic region of the country, stem- ming from Virginia and advancing up the coastline to the northeast and Maine. The infamous saying is that, "Offense wins games, and defense wins champi- onships." But the A-10 is a rare excep- tion from this generalized thinking, as games are won by the amount of points an offensive unit can put on the score- board. With 10 offensive starters return- ing for JMU in 2003, this year's Dukes squad will hit the turf at Bridgeforth Stadium' poised to potentially have an explosive season. This season's offensive unit will look to improve upon last season's 326.9 yards per game average, which included an average of 163.4 yards rushing per game and 163.5 passing yards per game. As last season's numbers indicated, first- year offensive coordinator Eddie Davis will keep defenses honest by running a balanced offense. IWo experienced signal callers At the helm once again will be red-shirt junior quarterback Matt LeZotte. Seeing time in 11 games last year behind center, LeZotte recorded a 111.21 quarterback effi- Red-h.rt Jun.or quarterback Matt LeZotte scans the fle,d and attempts a pass .n offensive ^^^S^'tSS: ciency rating, as he continually was battling lection last year, Bradley will be shifted into ing the ball in third down, short yardage makes all the hard catches and after awhile injuries for the second year in a row. When the defensive backfield in favor of red-shirt situations. Iorio used his 250-pound healthy, LeZotte has exhibited great skill at freshman tailback Alvin Banks. you get used to him making them." frame as a battering ram, on other run- The injury bug bit the Dukes and Tol- maneuvering the offensive unit down the "The biggest improvement we will have ning plays, clearing holes through the sec- field, as he is currently fifth all-time at JMU offensively this season will be at running ly in camp this year. Struggling to reha- ond level of linebackers and making kick- bilitiate a dislocated shoulder, the wide with 2,475 passing yards. back with Alvin Banks," Matthews said. out blocks on defensive ends. "I'm hoping to start all 12 games and "He's a very intelligent player who under- receiver likely will miss the first few cut down on my turnovers," LeZotte stands protections. He has all the earmarks of weeks of action. Receiving core slim In addition to Tolly, this season's wide said. "I tend see the field very well and being our best player and is our best runner, Lining up at split end once again this pick up on coverages and blitzes and blocker and probably even pass catcher." receiver core will be a bit light, as red- year will be senior Alan Harrison. Fo- shirt junior Mark Higgins will miss the make the most of the hot route reads Banks said, "I'm not looking for the two- cused on by opposing defenses as JMU's when necessary. I'm just working on get- to three-yard gains. I'm looking for a 30- season due to his academic ineligibility. go-to guy, Harrison played in all 12 The coaching staff is hoping that true ting my timing back day by day and into yard run every time I touch the ball. It's not games last season while pulling down the offensive rhythm." worth taking a hit to grind out a short run three touchdowns. freshman Tony LeZotte, younger brother of quarterback Matt, can fill the void at re- Sophomore quarterback Jayson Cooke — I'd rather bust one open. "Harrison has big play potential," will prepare as LeZotte's understudy yet "1 see a lot of newspapers talking about ceiver this season. LeZotte said. "He plays the ball very well "[Tony LeZotte] is not going to red- again in 2003. Last year as a true freshman, me being the next Curtis Keaton," Banks in the air and positions himself well to Cooke saw action in six games and netted a said, "but I want to be better." make catches." shirt; he is going to play," Matthews said. 91.17 quarterback rating, while throwing six Fellow red-shirt freshman Maurice Fen- "I think he is the best football player we interceptions versus two touchdowns. With 35 receptions, 705 receiving yardS, have ever signed here." ner also will see some time at running back and averaging 20.1 yards per catch, Harri- "I don't think there's any question that and is likely to snag a few carries a game as son constantly was double-teamed by de- [Cooke] pushes LeZotte in practice," coach a substitute for Banks. fenses last season, thus creating the emer- The muscle up front Mickey Matthews said. "I wouldn't hesitate "Fenner pushes me hard because I know gence of another solid receiver for the The offensive line boasts the return of to put Cooke in the game. He's just not as the smallest mistake which I make, he can five starters. Anchoring the line will be Dukes. No. 2 wide receiver, red-shirt sopho- red-shirt senior center Leon Steinfeld, experienced as LeZotte, but he has looked come in and execute the play better and not more Nic Tolley became a playmaker last good in camp and has been working on his make that mistake," Banks said. "That can who was voted second-team All-Atlantic turnover problem." year as he hauled in 16 receptions for 191 be the difference in me starting one week yards and converted on numerous third 10 last year. Sufferering a partially torn and not the following." down situations. aterior cruciate ligament in training camp, Revamping the backfield Red-shirt junior fullback Chris Iorio re- 1 really like Nic Tolley; he's a fine foot- the senior has missed some practice time, Removed as running back this season turns to his starting role in the Dukes' ball player," Matthews said. "He's a warrior but plans to play through the pain all sea- was last year's starter red-shirt junior Ron- backfield as primarily a blocking back. who goes out there every day, practices son by heavily bracing his knee. dell Bradley. A third-team All-Atlantic 10 se- Last season, Iorio was relegated to carry- hard and performs on game day. Tolley see BALANCE, page 6 THE BREEZE mfs AUG. 28, 2003 5 Steinfeld to anchor veteran offensive line Partially torn ACL unlikely to keep red-shirt senior off field this season BY WES HEINEL in college football, spectators can find assistant sports editor him at the bottom of the pile after a For the past three seasons, red-shirt short yardage situation and is a hoss senior Leon Steinfeld has been a per- battling in the trenches while bruising manent fixture on the Dukes' offensive his line downfield. line. The training camp for the Dukes "I'm a physical player — that's why I in 2003 might very well have claimed love to play center," Steinfeld said. "I get one of JMU's finest offensive linemen. to hit everyday, and every play there's During a non-contact blocking drill, contact, so I key my game on physical Steinfeld planted on the turf and toughness. You can only get a medical heard his knee pop. A few days later, red-shirt within the first two games of the the center received word that he had a season, and I intend to play in our opener bone bruise and a partially torn anteri- against Liberty [University]." or cruciate ligament. The preseason first-team All-Atlantic "Right now, I'm about 90 percent of 10 nominee prides himself on doing the my full flexion in my other leg," Stein- little things right, whether it's executing feld said. "I need to pass a few agility his pass protection packages or finish- drills and strength tests before I can ing his blocks on running schemes. hit the field." "I work every day at getting bet- Overall, Steinfeld may not be a ter," Steinfeld said, "and I'll do what- household name around the JMU cam- ever I have to do to get better each day pus, but the center played an integral I hit the field. If I mess up, then I'll do part in the offensive unit in 2002, whatever it takes mentally to not make which scored an average of 326.9 that mistake again." yards per game. Fans probably would- Offensive line coach Curt Newsome n't recognize No. 76 off the field if said, "It's great to have a kid like Leon to they saw his 6-foot-l-inch, 285^pound be the leader of your offensive line. He has frame, presumably because it's hard to improved every year that he has been in keep track of him after he lines up to the program and really excelled last year." snap the ball. Like most other linemen Coming to Harrisonburg from New Orleans, where he played for Edna Carr High School, the red-shirt senior enters the 2003 campaign as the incum- bent starter of the past two seasons and also is a two-year letter winner. "After watching him play last sea- son, and especially in spring ball and camp, Leon might be the best offensive lineman in the league," coach Mickey HIE PHOTO/AJWKim Matthews said. "I really don't think there is a better one in the conference. Red-shirt junior quarterback Matt LeZotte lines up behind No. 76, red-shirt senior We need him out there playing." center Leon Steinfeld last season during a home game against University of New Last season, Steinfeld was reward- Hampshire. Steinfeld Is expected to provide leadership to the offensive line In 2003. ed for his play, as he was voted sec- ond-team All-Atlantic 10. His precise Aug. 30 at home, Steinfeld has remained execution in practice and on game -66 focused on the offense unit's goals. days obviously has attributed to mak- "You want to score more points and ing Steinfeld the successful offensive ... Leon might be the best more often," Steinfeld said. "The way our lineman he has become. offensive lineman in the offense is run now our running game is a " [Steinfeld's] the smartest lineman lot stronger, our passing game is sturdier we have," red-shirt freshman running league... we need him out and overall we're a lot more aggressive." back Alvin Banks said. "He's the leader According to Matthews, it's an un- of the line, and he's great to run behind. there playing. fortunate possibility that "we" might It all starts up front, (if we will be able not include Steinfeld in the offense —Mickey Matthews unit this season. to) meet our goals of an A-10 champi- football coach onship and the NCAA playoffs." Either way, the offensive line, mi- As the Dukes' offense takes the field nus their leader, will need to endure a this season, the coaching staff is relying difficult task of reaching their presea- on Steinfeld to continue his dominance —55 son expectations. DREW WllJSONIsenior photographer within the Atlantic 10 conference to Off the field, while in his fifth year Red-shirt senior center Leon Steinfeld line that returns all five starters, but he at JMU, Steinfeld is a geography major observes practice last week. A partially which, as a staff, they have become ac- customed. 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First-team All- I improve on a losing, 4-5 record within the A-10. Head coach Atlantic 10 senior running back Tim Gale headlines an offensive K.C. Keeler will look to senior quarterback Andy Hall, a Geor- unit that averaged 207 yards per game on the ground last season. gia Tech transfer, to lead the offense that saw the blue and gold Defensively, the Huskies are led by first-team All-Atlantic 10 ju- nior middle linebacker Liam Ezekial. The junior led the conference lose six games by a total of 27 points. Hall averaged 245 yards in tackles during the 2002 campaign while fortifying a defense that per game on the ground in 2002, en route to throwing for 1,832 averaged giving up 16 points pefgame. ' yards and rushing for 863. Defensively, Delware lost five starters, but will rely on second- I team junior cornerback Sidney Haugabrook to lead a young de- fensive unit to success. 1.1-.- Hofstra James Ma 2002 record: 6-6, (4-5) 2002 record: 5-7, (3-6) Predicted 2003 record: 7-5, (6-3) Predicted 2003 record Senior second-team All-Atlantic 10 linebacker Renauld With 18 returning starters Williams will lead a defense that will need to keep the Pride in make some headway in the A- football games. Willams posted 114 tackles last season and battled sive line are returning, an offei his way to a conference high 15 sacks for linebackers. a season ago that should be IT Senior quarterback Ryan Consentino threw for 2,608 yards and quarterback Matt LeZotte has 15 touchdowns last season, but decided to play baseball in the totals if he can stay injury free. spring, which leaves the position up for grabs this fall. Without any Defensivley, JMU is led by a significant playmakers on offense, Hofstra might just have a re- defensive end Jerame Southern building season in 2003 if the defense can't find ways to win foot- ball games. nard Melton. The return of red-s defensive backfield should prov and athletic ability. 8 Richmond Nl W ' New Hampshire 11 AMI' 2002 record: 4-7, (4-5) 2002 record: 3-8, (2-7) Predicted 2003 record: 5-6, (4-5) Predicted 2003 record: 4-8, (2-7) The Spiders will face a struggle in 2003 as the rest of the I The Wildcats fielded a defense that was the worst against the league will look to expose a shotty defense which lost seven of I run in 2002 and hope that last season's trends of a porous defen- last season's starters. sive hne won't continue into 2003. Senior linebacker Chris Robin- The offense will need to score points in bunches to stay com-1 f!!!^ t UP 3 StTOng COK of "backers which will aid in de- I petitive during this 2003 campaign. A year removed from a horrid fending the run. Red-shirt junior safety Aaron Thomas has exhib- total of 199 points, head coach Jim Reid will start Virginia transfer I ited sheer speed and athleticism when healthy and will be expect- senior quarterback Bryson Spinner. Blocking in front of Spinner ed to lead the secondary. will be first-team All-Atlantic 10 senior tackle Joe Wilson. Fellow The Wildcats lack a leader on offense this season. Without a vi- senior wide receiver Boyd Ouden will provide a great target for able playmaking candidate, the 2003 campaign might be one to Spinner in his first year running the offense. forget for coach Sam McDonnell THE BREEZE ^— AUG. 28, 2003 9 ^! Massachusetts K> Maine 12002 record: £4,(6-3) 2002 record: 11-3, (7-2) I Predicted 2003 record: 8-4, (7-3) Predicted 2003 record: 7-5, (6-3) The Minute Men will go as far as the right arm of senior quar- The Black Bears were last season's co-Atlantic 10 champions, Iterback Jeff Krohn will take them. The former Arizona State but have fallen from being true contenders this season. Gradu- standout and transfer threw for 2,032 yards and 16 touchdowns ation depleted last years No. 1-ranked defense in the confer- in 2002. Lining up behind Krohn will be last season's Atlantic 101 ence. Injuries to their top two quarterbacks last year have left Rookie of the Year, sophomore R.J. Cobbs, who netted a league- coach Jack Cosgrove with only one option — junior Jon Meczy- high 5.6 yards per carry. wor at quarterback. The defense will boast a total of seven preseason All-Atlantic 101 The lone bright spot offensively will be junior tailback Marcus j nominations. In addition to an athletic defensive backfield, senior Williams. Williams will need to carry the workload in 2003, as he linebacker Jeremy Cain (132 tackles in 2002) will lead the Minute | did last season by averaging 5.3 yards per carry and scoring sev- j ' Men in 2003. en touchdowns while rushing for 1,405 yards. Villanova 2002 record: 11-4 (6-3) 6-6, (4-5) Predicted 2003 record: 5-6, (4-5) rs his season, the Dukes look to Heach coach Andy Talley will field a lineup consisting of seven A- 0. All five starters on the offen- preseason All-Atlantic 10 conference nominations. The defense) iei se that produced dismal results will be relied upon to keep the Wildcats in games, as junior defen- • rr uch improved. Red-shirt junior sive linemen Terence Taylor and Jamil Butler will demolish oppos- is he ability to rack up high point ing offensive lines' run-blocking schemes. IT. Offensively, Villanova had a majority of its offensive plays exe- i a physical duo of red-shirt seniors, cuted through the air. With two solid wide receivers, along with a •rn and strong-side linebacker Den- solid quarterback graduated, the pressure will be in first-team All- d-shirt junior Rondell Bradley to the Atlantic 10 senior tight end Matt Chila to come up with big catch- rovide a great amount of leadership es for the Wildcats. 10 William & Mary 11 Rhode Island 2002 record: 6-5, (5-4) W\ 2002 record: 3-9, (1-8) Predicted 2003 record: 2-9, (1-8) Predicted 2003 record: 2-10, (1-8) A year removed from an offensive line that was trampled game This season Rhode Island returns 18 starters, the most in the after game, the Tribe will depend on their line to enable first-year I conference, but it will need to open up its offensive playbook and starting quarterback sophomore Lang Campbell time to stay in the go to the air more "frequently. Sophomore quarterback Jayson pocket and look for his star split end senior Rich Musinski. Last Davis will run the offense for a second straight year, but he only season, Musinski broke out, creating havoc in the secondary on his compiled 734 passing yards in 2002 over ten games. way to snagging 58 receptions and compiling 1,140 receiving Pittsburgh transfer junior fullback Dustin Pichotti finally will yards, which led the A-10. I I give head coach Tun Stowers the ability to control the clock and Defensively, expect the tandem of senior defensive backs Billy keep the ball on the ground as Pichotti will bring his bruising run- Parker and Marques Bobo to force offenses to stick primarily to a ning style to the A-10. ground attack. Defensively, red-shirt junior linebacker Andrew Elsing will lead I the squad. Elsing is seemingly always around the ball and made 69 tackles in 2002, despite missing four games due to a broken jaw. m ' mm' |*« - 10 AUG. 28,2003 1 THE BREEZE DREW WILSON/ senior photographer Red-shirt senior de- fensive end Jerame Southern, center, lines up during prac- tice last week. Southern was forced to sit out the 2001 season for academic reasons, but re- turned last year to earn First Team All- Atlantic 10 honors. The Dukes will need Southern to dupli- cate his production from last season to make a run In the conference. JMU's Southern comfort Defensive end looks to duplicate All-Atlantic 10 season from a year ago BY DREW WILSON chance to get on the field." "One thing about Jerame that really his teammates. Red-shirt senior linebacker senior writer Once he got onto the field last sea- sticks out in my mind is his ability to real- Dennard Melton said Southern's presence son, he stood out on the defensive line. ly play hard," Creehan said. "He comes on the field makes the Dukes dangerous. Among the numerous injuries, inex- He was fourth on the team with 89 tack- in, and he works hard every day. That's "I think Jerame is probably one of the perience and mediocre record last sea- les — 56 of which were primary stops. what makes him play at the top of his best pass rushers in the conference and son, one of the bright spots for the Southern also recorded 4.5 sacks. game. That's what makes him better than maybe in the country," Melton said. Dukes was the play of then-red-shirt While sitting out a year was a moti- his competition. He works extremely "With him and the rest of our front four, junior defensive end Jerame Southern. vational point, it also gave Southern the hard, and he studies the game." I think you are going to see something By the end of the year, Southern had chance to mature and learn from his fel- Creehan also said that Southern is special this year." marie his name well-known, earning low teammates. very coachable. Listed at 6-feet-2-inches and 210 First Team All-Atlantic 10 honors and "I sat around, and I watched [red- "If you tell him or correct him on pounds, Southern doesn't fit the was chosen as the team's defensive shirt senior] Tim Smith and Richard something, he's going to go back and stereotye of a defensive end, according most valuable player. Hicks ('03)," Southern said. "They fix it," Creehan said. "He's natural. to his coaches. To the average fan, Southern's break- were two starters, so I watched and He's very natural on pass rushes and "He has God-given ability, but out year might have been a surprise. But learned what they did. And I looked at has great leverage. There are certain unfortunately he isn't huge — not the for Southern, it was to prove a point. some film, so that helped me prepare things that you can teach kids, but there prototypical body type for a defensive Southern missed the 2001 season for last year." are things he can naturally do. He end," Creehan said. "But he makes up because he was academically ineligible. Defensive coordinator Dick Hopkins excels because of that." for it because he is athletic and he has a He said that while his grade point average said, "I think with Jerame having that Coach Mickey Matthews said he constant motor." was high enough, he didn't have enough extra year to sit back, he really matured thinks Southern is among the best in the Hopkins joked about his nickname credits to meet the requirements. as a person, let alone a football player. Atlantic 10 Conference. for Southern. "I knew after the year I had to sit And there is no doubt that [having to "I think Jerame is the best defensive "I call him Spiderman." Hopkins out, the coaches expected a lot out of sit out) motivated him." lineman in the league," Matthews said. said. "He gets a big grin on his face me," Southern said. "So I had to come Southern's success also can be attrib- "He was the most productive lineman when I say that because he's long and out and show everybody that I could uted to his hard work, according to in the league last year." play. I knew I could, but I needed a defensive ends coach Casey Creehan. Southern also has gained respect from see SOUTHERN, page 13 THE BREEZE AUG. 28, 2003 11 Melton, Southern lead defense in 2003 BY BRAD RICHARDS fensive side of the ball was that the unit most interception and fumble returns sports editor that gave up 336.8 yards a contest in 2001 64 for touchdowns, with five touchdowns. improved that mark to 320.1 yards last In his last year of eligibility, Melton Bettering a defense that made im- year. Southern and Melton both will help Having a guy of his pass provements last season is not out of the said he is hoping to continue his dom- gear up the defense to making yet more inance and help the team to its first question for the football team that only- improvements this season. rushing abilities really helps us. lost three starters on that side of the ball It makes the quarterback really winning season since 2000. during the off season. Big end looks to make impact "We'll be better — much better," "We're definitely not young," coach Melton said. "I think the old team that we Southern, a preseason All-Atlantic think twice about where he is. are, we'll be able to step up and win those Mickey Matthews said. "We do not have a 10 first-team selection, collected 89 lot of seniors, but we have a lot of kids close games that we weren't able to win tackles and 4.5 sacks last season. Fif- — Dick Hopkins last year. I think having the experience who have played a lot of football. The teen of his tackles resulted in a loss of defensive coordinator only player we think we are going to miss that we did last year with a lot of tough yardage for the opposition. games, it will help us get over a lot of is (defensive end) Richard Hicks." "1 am not really a vocal leader, so I try The high speed, high energy defense is 55 humps this year." to lead by example and do my job," Hopkins said, "Dennard Melton is an going to play its traditional 4-3 set led by Southern said. "I try to teach the young seniors defensive end Jerame Southern older guy, and his leadership is invalu- guys and help them along." Veteran seeking more wins able. Dennard has taken it upon himself and linebacker Dennard Melton. The coaching staff believes the 6-foot-l- Melton, the other anchor on the de- Last season, Matthews' fourth year on to provide the leadership that we need." inch, 210-pound defensive end is one of fense, continually made a name for him- With Melton returning to the lineback- the sidelines, the defense improved in the best in Division 1-AA football. self as the outspoken physical leader the both its points allowed per game and ing core, the defense expects to receive a "We're really excited about [Southern]," Dukes look to for support. huge boost to a position that lacks depth in yards allowed. The Dukes gave up 23.6 defensive coordinator Dick Hopkins said. Melton was selected to the preseason points a game in 2001 and improved to al- number twos. Regardless, red-shirt junior "Having a guy of his pass rushing abilities second-team All-Atlantic 10 after col- Trey Townsend and sophomore Isai Brad- lowing 22.7 points in 2002. really helps us. It makes the quarterback lecting the fifth most tackles (80) last Another solid improvement on the de- shaw, the team's two leading tacklers from really think twice about where he is." year. He holds the Dukes' record for last season, are sure to continue the success they have had in the past years. "Numbers wise, we are thin at the line- backer position, but we feel the quality is very good there," Hopkins-said. Back to basics for Bradley Making the move back to defense this season will be red-shirt junior Rondell Bradley, last year's tailback. He started his college career as a cornerback, but will be playing safety this season alongside sophomore Rodney McCarter, who played in all 12 games last season and col- lected 103 tackles. Bradley, the Dukes' top rusher in 2002, has added some weight in the off-season and is expected to regain his awareness in the defensive backfield. "I am ecstatic to have him back on the defensive side of the ball because of his natural abilities and positive atti- tude toward learning," said Hopkins, who worked with Bradley when he was a cornerback, said Other returning defensive backs are ju- nior Jay Paige, red-shirt junior Leon Mizelle, sophomore Cortez Thompson and sophomore Clint Kent, who saw time last year as a true freshman. They will be looked upon to fill the void left by depart- ed players safety Justin Ruffin and safety Reggie Taylor who both started for a ma- jority of the last three seasons. Thompson led the team with three in- terceptions a year ago, despite being hampered by a shoulder injury that forced him to miss four games. "Thompson is a quick defender who is the team's best coverage man," Hopkins RLE PHOTO//)™ RUMI said. "Cortez is a live wire and keeps the The JMU defense gang tackles a University of Delaware player last season In a conference game. This year the Dukes are team at ease." led by red-shirt senior defensive end Jerame Southern and senior strong side linebacker Dennard Melton. The Dukes begin its 2003 campaign on Satun'ty against Liberty University. Kickoff Is at 6 p.m. at Zane Showker Fleld/Bridgeforth Stadium see DEFENSE, page 13 12 AUG. 28, 2003 THE BREEZE Putting his pads where h,$ mouth is Rodney McCarter may be quiet, but his Photos by DREW WILSON/jwiior photographer actions on the field make him a leader Junior safety Rodney McCarter listens to coach Mickey Matthews talk after practice last week. McCarter is making the move to safety after playing cornerback last season. BY DREW WILSON himself. He's really evolved with a "I really don't say too much," senior writer leadership role that the defense needs McCarter said. "I just try to work hard especially in the back end. The thing a on the field and try to get other players While the Dukes only lost three about Rodney is that he is infectious to He's one of those coach's to work hard with me." defensive starters to graduation, two of the rest of the squad. For Hopkins, he loves to see that the three were safeties. To combat one "Hard work really pays off," dreams. You would hope all 11 type of attitude. of those losses, the coaches moved Hopkins added. "Obviously, athleti- "He's one of those coach's dreams," junior cornerback Rodney McCarter to cally he is very talented, but his of them would take that same Hopkins said. "You would hope all 11 free safety because of his talent and approach to the game ... we all talk experience. attitude. of them would take that same attitude." about it — Mickey and I especially — Hopkins also said it has been a plea- So far, the move has gone well, Rodney is really old school. He would — Dick Hopkins sure watching McCarter grow since he according to defensive coordinator practice three or four hours at a time if arrived at JMU in 2001. Dick Hopkins, who also is the defensive you let him." defensive coordinator backs coach. "He came from a very tough situa- Both McCarter and senior linebacker tion in inner city Philadelphia and "Rodney has really come on strong," Dennard Melton were identified as two 55 Hopkins said. "I moved him to safety [offensive coordinator] Eddie Davis did of the main leaders on defense by an excellent job recruiting him and after he was a cornerback for me last Matthews. According to Melton, both "He makes the people around him bet- year. With the graduation of Justin finding out about his personality," are not very vocal leaders. ter. When you start as freshmen, you Hopkins said. "Character is really big [Ruffin] and Reggie [Taylor], I had to "I think we show our leadership on are as green as a gourd. But you see this and obviously this young man carries a have someone who could come in right the field by our actions, and I think we guy start to ripen, and the fruit is just ton of it." away, and he has really adjusted well." both are doing that," Melton said. getting sweeter and sweeter." Described as an unselfish guy by For McCarter, his efforts on the field "Rodney is more of a physical guy. I'm As a sophomore in 2002, McCarter are in gratitude for the opportunity to Hopkins, McCarter agreed that the more of a mind guy." began to ripen as a player, recording play at JMU. move is going well. McCarter's physical play is some- 103 tackles, which was the third highest "It's going along all right," McCarter "These coaches want you to play thing that should come in total on the team and highest total hard for them, so I think I should play said. "It's going smooth. Coach handy now that he has among the defensive backs. He also Hopkins helps me, and my teammates hard for them," McCarter said. "They moved to safety, returned an interception 17 yards came and looked at me [during recruit- help me along. [Red-shirt junior safety] according to against Villanova last season and Jay Paige has helped me out a lot since ing] so I'm going to try to pay them Hopkins. broke up a team-high nine passes. back by playing my best." he's a lot older. So, I'm learning." "In our scheme, When asked what he expected While his coaches and teammates Hopkins said that he is looking for our safeties do from himself this season, big things out of McCarter this season. describe him as a quiet guy, they have more tackling than McCarter modestly said, "I noticed him surface as one of the lead- "If the team is successful, and he our corners,' don't really have any expecta- stays injury free, I think he's as good as ers on defense. Hopkins said. tions for myself, but as far as "A guy that's really beginning to any defensive back in the league," Because he works the team, I just want to win Hopkins said. emerge as a good leader is Rodney even with him closely, some games and make it to When asked if McCarter could be. an though he's not a natural talker," coach Hopkins said he the playoffs." Mickey Matthews said. enjoys being around All-Atlantic 10 player, Hopkins said, Make no mistakes "You just let the other teams decide Hopkins attributed that to McCarter when he about it — it's not that McCarter's growth on and off the field. is on the field. that. Obviously we focus on the team McCarter doesn't care about concept, but he's very unselfish. That "When he first came in here, he was "When he gets reaching certain goals — He about as quiet as a church mouse," on the field he's a stuff, if he got it, he would say, 'Thanks, is just the "unselfish type of but my teammates helped me.'" Hopkins said. "He's really starting to no-nonsense kind of person who cares about the feel more comfortable and good about guy," Hopkins said. "That is why he is a coach's dream," overall picture. Hopkins said. THE BREEZE AUG. 28, 2003 13 DEFENSE: Bringing quicker, bigger '03 line DEFENSE, from page 11 "I think that playing defense at James The 5-foot-9-inch defensive back had Madison, the players get excited about it 33 tackles last season and returned a fum- because we run around pretty good and ble for a 53-yard touchdown against get after the football," Hopkins said. Rhode Island last year. This past spring and during camp the defense has had a great attitude Battling in the Trenches and has emphasized creating The front four of the defensive line in- turnovers by ripping the ball and clude Southern, red-shirt freshman Bren- making interceptions in order to give dan Summers, sophomore Ryan Bache the offense more opportunities, ac- and junior Sid Evans. cording to Hopkins. Bom Bache and Evans have added weight over the summer and look to disrupt the oth- Special Teams er teams' running games through their Playing as a true freshman last season, added mass via the off-season. punter sophomore Nick Englehart re- "We've got very good quickness. We turns, who special teams coach Amos just wanted to get thicker in the tackle Jones thinks can be among the best in the position, and we did," Hopkins said. league. Englehart averaged 40 yards on 52 Red-shirt senior defensive end Tim punts his first season. He pinned oppo- Smith will provide a lot of leadership nents inside their own 20-yard line 10 while rotating with Summers. times last year. "We don't offer extreme size on de- Matthews said that he expects the fense, but we do have extreme quick- ness," Hopkins said. Dukes to finish in the thick of the stand- "The guys play smart, play right and ings as he anticipates a close league. He play hard," he said. "That's one thing we believes that what teams go to the play- demand of our kids, is to play hard. That offs won't be determined until the final is the one thing you can control — effort. weeks of the season. JMU hopes to be one You can't ask a guy to run a 4.5 (forty- of the teams to advance in to the postsea- DREW WILSON/.wiwr photographer yard dash) if he runs a 4.9, but you can son. The last time they played in the post- Coach Mickey Matthews talks to both the offensive and defensive units after practice. control his effort. season was 1999 SOUTHERN: More sacks' SOUTHERN, from page 10 gangly. He has really long arms, and I think he's maybe gained about five pounds since he got here." In seriousness, Hopkins said Southern's size is not really a factor anyway. "He causes a real problem for offen- sive tackles in this league," Hopkins said. "Obviously he doesn't have a lot of weight poundage wise, but football is a game of leverage. He plays with & BREEZE SPORTS very low pad level. He can take those' 260- and 270-pound offensive tackles and win most of those battles just because of leverage." Heading into his senior season, if interested, Southern will look to improve on his numbers from a season ago. PLEASE contact the sports editors, "Checking the stats, I think I had a good year last year," Southern said. "I BRAD & WES know I definitely need to get more sacks, so that's one of my biggest goals this year." After proving that he was one of the best in the conference individual- DREW WLSOWsenior photographer at [email protected] ly, Southern has a new motivation. Red-shirt senior defensive end Jerame "We were picked to be in the bot- Southern causes problems for other of- g*R568^6709 tom of the conference, and we weren't fensive tackles according to offensive too happy about that," he said. "We're coordinator Dick Hopkins. Southern said taking that as a motivation aspect." he hopes to getmore sacks this season. 14 AUG. 28, 2003 THE BREEZE * THE BREEZE /> — AUG. 28, 2003 15 2003 Numerical Roster 9 i No, Name Yjeai Eos. Hometown No. Name Year Pos. Hometown 49 Martin, Rontate r-Fr. SS Cascade, Va. 1 Banks, Alvin r-Fr. TB Hampton, Va. 50 Brown, Marvin Fr. DE Chesapeake, Va. 2 Tolley, Nic r-So. WR Virginia Beach, Va. 51 Heath, Rob r-So. FB Chesapeake, Va. 3 Paige, Jay r-Jr. SS Mitchellville, Md. 52 Braswell, Anderson Jr. OG Fayetteville, Ark. 5 Thompson, Cortez Jr. CB Fredericksburg, Va. 53 Magerko, Matt r-So. OC Farnham, Va. 6 Towsend, Trey r-Jr. LB Victoria, Va. 54 O'Connor, Tom r-So. LB Medford, N.J. 7 Hinds, Tahir r-So. WR Freeport, N.Y. 55 McArdle, Frank r-Jr. LB Philadelphia, Pa. 8 McCarter, Rodney Jr. CB Philadelphia, Pa. 56 VanAken, Mike r-Jr. OC Lebanon, Pa. 9 Bryant, Shawn r-So. LB Riverdale, Ga. 57 Mathias, Justin r-So. DT Warrenton, Va. 10 Cooke, Jayson So. QB Newport News, Va. 58 Summers, Brendan r-Fr. DE Williamsburg, Va. 11 McDougal, Antwain r-Fr. QB Johns Island, S.C. 59 Haymore, Josh Jr. LS Vinton, Va. 12 George, Burke r-Jr. PK Colonial Heights, Va. 60 White, Doron Fr. DT Warrenton, Va. 13 Melton, Dennard r-Sr. LB Glen Burnie, Md. 61 Crowder, Jamaal r-Jr. OT Temple Hills, Md. 14 Englehart, Nick So. P Bethesda, Md. 62 Davis, Tommy r-So. OG New Church, Va. 15 Mallory, Jason r-Jr. FB Montpelier, Va. 63 Burns, George r-Jr. OG Charles Town, W.Va. 16 LeZotte, Matt r-Jr. QB Augusta, Ga. 64 Merten, Taylor r-So. DT Cincinnati, Ohio 17 Buchanan, David Fr. QB Lexington, Ky. 65 Davis, Corey Fr. OG Hampton, Va. 18 Shifflett, Cole Fr. QB McGaheysvilles, Ga. 67 Brown, Ryan Fr. DT Paintsville, Ky. 19 Wyatt, Stephen So. WR Hampton, Va. 68 Ross, Tim So. OG Chesapeake, Va. 20 Bradley, Rondell r-Jr. SS Levittown, Pa. 69 Dunn, Harry r-So. OT Clinton, Md. 21 LeZotte, Tony Fr. WR Augusta, Ga. 70 Suppon, Chuck r-Fr. DT Shavertown, Pa. 22 Johnson, Bruce r-So. CB Lithonia, Ga. 71 Jenkins, Mike r-Jr. OT Westminster, Md. 23 Bransford, Ardor. Fr. TB Harrisburg, Pa. 76 Steinfeld, Leon r-Sr. OC New Orleans, La. 24 Hines, Raymond r-So. TB Hyattsville, Md. 78 Bosley, Trent r-So. OT Westminster, Md. 25 Mosby, Mike Fr. WR Mount Holly, N.J. 81 Hughes, Justin Fr. TE Marion, Va. 26 Connaghan, Sean Jr. TE Elysburg, Pa. 82 Boxley, D.D. r-Fr. WR King George, Va. 27 Kibler, Tim r-Fr. DE Stanardsville, Va. 83 Ford, Adam Fr. WR Lizella, Ga. 28 Bolton, Antoinne Fr. TB Virginia Beach, Va. 84 Harrison, Alan Sr. WR Watkinsville, Ga. 29 Ingraldi, David Fr. CB Clifton, N.J. 85 Ridley, Tom r-Jr. TE Vienna, Va. 30 Wilkerson, Mike Jr. LB Chesapeake, Va. 86 Vaccarino, Brian r-Fr. WR Centerville, Va. 31 Mizelle, Leon r-So. CB Hampton, Va. 88 Burns, Bobby Fr. WR Reston, Va. 32 Fenner, Maurice r-Fr. TB Virginia Beach, Va. 89 Smith, Tim r-Sr. DE Hampton, Va. 33 Dottin-Carter, Isaiah Fr. SS Somerville, Ma. 90 Cobbs, Frank r-So. DT New River, Va. 34 Binns, Pervis r-Jr. TB Ivor, Va. 91 Kern, Andrew r-So. WR Hanover, Pa. 35 Jordan, Akeem Fr. LB Harrisonburg, Va. 92 Bache, Ryan Jr. DT Culpeper, Va. 36 Kluesner, Joe Fr. K Harrisonburg, Va. 94 Shambley, Demetrius r-So. DT Norfolk, Va. 37 Iorio, Chris r-Jr. FB Leetsdale, Pa. 95 Athens, Arthur r-Fr. TE Kings Point, N.Y. 38 Adams, Nick Fr. CB Virginia Beach, Va. 96 Smith, P.J. Fr. DT Springfield, Va. 39 Patrick, Will r-Fr. LB Louisa, Va. 97 Evans, Sid r-Jr. DT Manassas, Va. 40 Bradshaw, Isai So. LB Cambridge, Mass. 98 Ellington, Sudan r-So. DE Chesapeake, Va. 41 Kent, Clint So. DB Macon, Ga. 99 Southern, Jerame r-Sr. DE Hampton, Va. 42 Rabil, David Fr. K Franklin, Va. Head Coach: Mickey Matthews 43 Barnes, Justin Fr. LB Columbia, Md. Assistant Coaches: Curt Newsome (Asst. Head Coach/OL), Eddie Davis (Off. Co- 44 Harris, Casime r-So. TE Wilmington, Del. ord./QB), Dick Hopkins (Def. Coord./DB), George Barlow (Def. Line/Recruit Co- 45 Winston, Kevin r-Fr. LB Beltsville, Md. ord), Kyle Gillenwater (LB), Amos Jones (Spec.Teams/TE), Casey Creehan (DE), 46 Walton, Kwynn Jr. LB Rochester, N.Y. Darrius Smith (RB), Tony Tallent (WR) 47 Adams, Reid r-So. FS Virginia Beach, Va. Strength Coach: Jim Durning Athletic Trainer: Scott Cook 48 McSherry, Craig r-Fr. P Charlottesville, Va. Equipment Manager: Pete Johnson Place your Ad here 434-5151 contact the Breeze at 568-6127 1570 S. MAIN HARRISONBURG /D r 6 e z e s INTERESTED in beinq a SPORTS e e or The please contact the sports editors, Brad and Wes at breeresports@hotmailxof|i CM- crt 568-6709 Saturn 2003 ION SATURN OF HARRISONBURG MS.RJ. as shown $11,995* College grads can receive a $750 allowance Joe Bowman AutO Plaza is proud to announce that Saturn of Harrisonburg has become part of our winning team. The knowledgeable and on a 2003 Saturn. friendly staff at Saturn of Harrisonburg eagerly awaits your service, parts, and body shop needs. 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