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YG CONCERT INSIDE Locked up Associated Students VP Joshua Romero arrested
BY ITZEL CASTRO “[Romero] had an NEWS EDITOR argument with the victim,” San Jose State University’s said Cpt. Frank Belcastro Associated Students Vice of the University Police President was arrested Department. “Then he Thursday night on suspicion prevented her from leaving, of domestic violence, grabbed her and pushed her violating a restraining order into a wall.” and holding someone against Security officers caught their will. the verbal dispute that Joshua Romero, 23, a political turned physical against BRANDON CHEW | CONTRIBUTOR science major was taken into the 20-year-old victim and ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT custody outside of the Event they quickly alerted UPD. Center during the YG concert Freshman dance major Rapper YG lights up for allegedly assaulting a Akshay Gupta, who ITZEL CASTRO | SPARTAN DAILY the Event Center female acquaintance while couldn’t get into the YG Joshua Romero, Associated Students Vice President, sits in the back of a YG kept the crowd moving with his intoxicated, according to the BUSTED intoxicating rap beats and captivating University Police Department. See page 2 police cruiser following his arrest outside of the YG concert Thursday. stage presence. P. 3 BROCK TURNER CASE OPINION Protestors gather to scold Judge Persky
BY DIANA SAN JUAN organizations, congress STAFF WRITER members, mothers and fathers and students who were Men and women congregated outside the Santa Clara there to support the cause. County Jail in protest to “I live in San Jose. I am with recall Judge Aaron Persky a n o r g a n i z a t i o n c a l l e d S N A P, ” Friday morning following said Robert Marquardt, Turner should be in jail Brock Turner’s release. member of the Survivors P. 4 Turner served three months Network of those Abused out of his six-month sentence by Priests. “We deal with SPORTS for sexually assaulting a survivors, people who have woman after a college party. been sexuallly assautled.” The six-month sentence Marquardt and other angered the public and members of SNAP deal mostly DIANA SAN JUAN | SPARTAN DAILY with the business of sentences, the early release caused Protestors demonstrate after Brock Turner’s released last Friday. an even bigger uproar. he says that whenever they Heidi Rielly, mother have a chance to speak out witnesses,” Rielly said. Protesters stood in front against unfair sentencing or of two teenagers, was at “He showed zero remorse of the main building as the protest holding signs in regard to laws that deal and I think he spent a year well as near the parking with sexual assault, they are along with many others. victimizing her [the victim] lot across the street. “I just can’t believe that this there. They have support further by not owning up to The streets were filled with groups in San Jose, San light sentence was handed what he had done and putting survivors of sexual assaults, down given that there were her through this horrid trial.” sexual assault support See ANGER page 2 KAVIN MISTRY | SPARTAN DAILY Why are season ticket NEW STUDENT UNION holders not satisfi ed? Breaking down the problematic Student Union beginnings for fans at Levi’s Stadium. P. 5 unveiled in style FOOTBALL BY SHELLISE WEST Student Union provides to STAFF WRITER the campus community. The ceremonies ended with Students and faculty were a cheerful ribbon-cutting formally welcomed into between administrators the recently-renovated and Diaz Compean, a local Student Union Thursday philanthropist who moved afternoon to celebrate its from Edinburg, Texas in renewal and unite and 1956 with her late husband promote student success. Ramiro Compean who After taking nearly both valued the importance SJSU10 TULSA 45 a decade to end its of education. planning period, SJSU After contributing KAVIN MISTRY | SPARTAN DAILY administration provided in the mid-90’s to the Defensive woes RAYMOND BALTAZAR | SPARTAN DAILY an opening ceremony to Mexican American After getting attacked by Tulsa, the San Jose State University donor, Lupe Diaz Compean, cuts the ribbon inform students about Studies Department, she Spartans will take aim at Portland State. during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly built Student Union. the process and the P. 6 importance of what the See LUPE page 2 THIS DAY IN SJSU HISTORY
BY ASHLI LETT inconvenience goes along with it.” In EXECUTIVE PRODUCER March of 1978 former President John Bunzel theorized that a new garage, “on On Sept. 7, 1978 Spartan Daily Third and Fourth street block between published an article by Cynthia Puig San Carlos and San Fernando streets,” about campus parking issues. In Puig’s would be up roughly by 1979. Later in month for the convenience of being able to a guaranteed parking spot inside the garages. article former Director of University the year students complained about take an elevator to your room. If Campus However, Park and Ride is an option and is Parking Jim Hurley said, “A large part paying 25 cents to park in the garage. Village parking is full and waitlisted, then advertised more because of the impaction in of the problem is caused by students Today commuters are paying $384 per campus residents have the inconvenience the garages. If you did not pay the $96 you can preferring to pay 25 cents to park in academic year to park in an impacted of walking from their room to their car all still park there if you have a commuter permit. the garage as opposed to paying 50 garage. Parking on campus inside of hours of the day. On-campus residents also Follow Ashli on Twitter cents for a round-trip bus ride and the the Campus Village garage is $100 a have to pay $632 per academic year without @ashhmonet
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SPARTAN DAILY LUPE 10 years to reach its conclusion. department manager, described them everyday to do this work Executive Editor in supporting student success,” Rebecca Pirayou CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Blaylock said. Managing Editor Balloon bouquets hung across Daniel Reedy granted the university half of the ceiling as students listened Executive Producer her estate in 2012. to on-campus a cappella group Ashli Lett Completing the agreement ‘Pitch Please.’ with University Advancement The refurbished building Multimedia Editor in December of 2015, she added 100,000 square feet for Tyler Kittle decided that the university students to have a home-like Online Editor would be the place to give feel with access to three levels. Kavin Mistry to in order to experience the The basement level includes A&E Editor impact of her legacy. a theatre, bowling alley and a Casey Geier Diaz Compean awarded lounge space for students. $15 million to the university Ground level contains a new News Editor in order to support the food court and dining areas, Itzel Castro project while funding student Student Involvement and the Opinion Editor scholarships according to SJSU Associated Students Print Shop. Melissa Hartman media relations. Senior Michael Bries Sports Editor Students received free t-shirts described the connection of Ryan Vermont and cake while obtaining each center on ground level. student union “passports” for “I like how everything is Photo Editor an assortment of prizes that RAYMOND BALTAZAR | SPARTAN DAILY connected and not separated Raymond Baltazar included a all expense-paid trip Lupe Diaz Compean celebrates on stage during the completion compared to how things used Copy Editor to Coachella. of the Student Union at San Jose State University. to be scattered throughout Jeremy Cummings While taking a tour of the campus,” Bries said. Staff Writers newly constructed building, Breaking ground in September the atmosphere of what the The upper level incorporates Darcie Ortique students gained stamps from 2010, the $89 million dollar Student Union staff will do in a new ballroom, Associated each department that have now project concluded in two order to guide students in the Students government offi ces, Courtney Kreitner relocated into the building to separate phases. right direction. computer services and Hannah Moore provide support for students Phase one, completed in June “We need more collaboration rooms for student groups and Karianne Sudyka on campus. 2014, added a new ballroom, and we need to work together in organizations to meet. Shellise West Opening speaker Alberto food court and theatre which order for students’ needs to be Following the daytime Vicente Serna-Estrada Gutierrez recounted the has since hosted a variety of met,” Victa said. festivities, a free concert on Taylor Jones former student union structure events for students. Vice President of Student campus with rapper YG and as “dungeon-like” while Completed in November Affairs, Dr. Reginald Blaylock Niykee Heaton provided Francisco Franco describing the previous design 2015, phase two provided addressed students and faculty entertainment for students in Jason Dunham of the former student union. space for new offi ces for SJSU highlighting the importance of the Event Center. Margaret Gutierrez Cathy Busalacchi, Executive administration along with student success. Diana San Juan Director of the Student Union facilities for student support “We have to resource our Seth Johnson project considered students that includes the Cesar Chavez students in a way that they Benjamin Siepak concerns in her planning of the Community Action Center. feel supported and that they Follow Shellise on Twitter renovation which took almost Diana Victa, the CCCAC understand that we are here for @lisesochill Estephany Haro Lauren Kirmil Saja Mohamed ANGER Production Chief Tim Burke CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 News Advisers Richard Craig Francisco and Fremont. Tom Ulrich About an hour into the protest, speakers Mac Lundstrom like Michele Dauber, the recall campaign Advertising Adviser chair, Kamilah Willingham, Harvard Tim Hendrick Law School Survivor, Sofi e Karasek, Advertising Director UC Berkeley Student Survivor and Representative Eric Swalwell took center Cody Gradone stage speaking about why they were there Creative Director and how important recalling Judge Aaron Daniel Lazo Persky is. Advertising Staff “I am here to protest the dominant rape Dustin Martinez culture that’s happening here in the U.S. Peter Babakhan and all around the world,” said Maribel Cano, San Francisco State University Samir Mehta psychology student. “Women are Tsu-en Chen objectifi ed and they are treated badly and Chantel Ricks TAYLOR JONES SPARTAN DAILY Protesters raised their signs as they rally against the Brock Turner case on Friday.
as you can see there’s no justice for women that change,” said Shelby Baizar, San Francisco are raped and sexually assaulted.” State University student. “A lot of people are People walked up and down Hedding upset and I hope this changes things, because Street in Downtown San Jose with signs and it’s not right to rape people.” loudspeakers chanting “Judge Persky has got Like Baizar, Rielly also hopes the anger to go.” that spread all over the nation and the “I think it’s utterly ridiculous and [the sentence victim’s bravery can result in positive and Turner’s release] sends the message that we changes going forward. don’t take sexual assault seriously,” Rielly said. As the protest to recall Judge Persky came Many hope that after the attention this case to end and has gotten change will come. people went Follow Shellise on Twitter “I hope bringing light to this will create some home hopeful @lisesochill
BUSTED for African-American, Latino, AB540 and undocumented students and the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 divestment resolution that goes against the companies that profi t from the concert, saw the whole scene unfold. occupied Palestinian territories. “I quickly recognized his face … he However, his position as the student was crying … he was cuffed and he was government vice president may be in sitting on a bench surrounded by cops,” jeopardy due to this incident. Gupta said. “I hope he can overcome this Associated Students President Hector because he is a leader on campus.” Perea and Executive Director Tari Romero was booked into the Santa Wimbley have put out a joint statement Clara County Jail and spent the Labor regarding the investigative process that Day weekend behind bars. will decide if Romero will get impeached Offi cers from the University Police or not. Department secured a protective order to “Associated Students is working with protect the victim safety. the University to follow appropriate In spite of that, Romero got access to a protocol,” Perea and Wimbley said. phone inside the Santa Clara County Jail “We hope for a swift resolution and will and he started contacting the victim. continue to respect the personal and “He violated the protective order by confi dential nature of this matter.” calling the victim,” Belcastro said. Joshua Romero, is expected to face a Romero was re-elected as vice president judge today for the fi rst time since his in April of 2016 after winning the student arrest on Thursday night. He was released election with more than 40 percent of the on a $30,000 bail this week. vote. He is seen as a student leader on campus who has supported signifi cant Follow Itzel on Twitter proposals, such as the three centers @itzelcastronews A&E Wednesday, September 7, 2016 3
BRANDON CHEW | CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER YG performs at San Jose State University Event Center for the opening of the Student Union on September 1, 2016. The show was free for students with a valid Tower I.D. YG delivers a raucous show at the Event Center
forced Heaton to exit the stage earlier institution], is very important.” crazy fun. I was with my friends and the BY DARCIE ORTIQUE than expected. Fortunately, rapper YG performed many songs from his crowd was really hype.” STAFF WRITER YG enticed the crowd from the very 2016, ‘Still Brazy’ album like, ‘Why Not only did the concert help set the moment he stepped on stage. In fact, You Always Hatin?’ And ‘Twist My tone for a successful semester, but it He may be too cool to crowd-surf, but an iconic moment happened in the Fingaz.’ In addition to his recent hits, caused thought-provoking discussions very few rappers can compete with the middle of his performance. Fans were fans recited YG’s lyrics and danced for students afterwards. “I think the atmosphere and energy at YG’s concerts. stunned when YG turned his back on while he performed 2014 album hits photoshoot of his shirt that read ‘Police For the fi rst time, San Jose State University stage for a 10-second ‘photoshoot.’ YG ‘My Krazy Life,’ ‘Left, Right’ and Get Away with Murder,’ really rose offered students free admission to a gave his fans an opportunity to take a ‘BPT,’ some fan-favorites. awareness to the police brutality situation show starring Compton rapper YG and picture of the back of his flannel that In addition to spreading awareness, YG that is going on in America. I think he singer Niykee Heaton. The two artists read, ‘Police Get Away with Murder.’ performed his 2016 single ‘FDT (F*** reminded the crowd of some of the cruel performed live in concert at the Event Management information Systems Donald Trump)’ at the free concert. things that are currently going on in our Center on Thursday, exclusively for SJSU senior Moses Kinnah said, “Him asking With the upcoming election, YG uses his world,” Diangson said. students. Fans formed a line hours before me to photograph his shirt was great, music to encourage his fans not to vote The highlight of the concert was being the doors opened, leaving security no but the message on it spoke volumes, for Republican nominee Donald Trump. able to witness YG express himself about choice, but to regulate the hundreds of especially with everything that’s going “YG understands the infl uence current the everyday problems in regards to race ‘turnt’ college students anxious to have on in our country.” college students will have in our society and injustice, while still being able to a good time. YG is known for voicing his opinions in and conveyed a message that a lot of us entertain his supporters. It was heroic Heaton, an American singer songwriter regards to police brutality and politics in agree with,” said Kinnah. for him to share some of his thoughts was YG’s opening act. Unfortunately, her the media. The 26-year-old rapper is able Unlike many artists, YG uses his music in regards to politics with some of his performance came to an abrupt end when to relate to college students because he’s to express himself and to share his biggest supporters while still managing audience members started throwing a millennial himself. political preferences. to entertain his audience from the time he glow sticks at her, requesting that Gadsden said, “YG’s ‘photoshoot’ was According to SJSU students, the walked on stage until the time he exited. YG hit the stage. Heaton’s slow, R&B beautiful. For him to use his platform to concert provided enthusiasm to the songs confl icted with the interest of the bring awareness to the state sanctioned campus. Radio, Television & Film major Follow Darcie on Twitter audience members who wanted to party. murder of black men, women, and Sophomore Jessica Diangson said, “My @darc_alexandria| The audience’s harsh criticism children at a PWI [predominantly white experience attending the YG concert was
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unconscious woman behind a dumpster capable of giving consent. Stanford recently instated a policy to on campus in a January 2015. According to a new survey from an ban hard liquor on campus. The school The case has sparked mass outrage that Association of American Universities called the ban “a sensible, creative Turner received such a light sentence and an (AAU) which focused on sexual assault solution that has roots in research-based even lighter release from jail. Judge Aaron on college campuses, 23 percent of solutions” in a statement in August. Persky, who made the decision, is facing women reported having experienced “We have a whole host of resources major backlash. Discussion of economic sexual assault in some form in college. on SJSU campus for sexual assault and white privilege has been raised, with Sadly, the survey also found that “More victims,” said Decena, including UPD HANNAH MOORE many arguing that these factors have than 50 percent of the victims of even itself, Counseling and Psychological contributed to his lighter sentence. the most serious incidents (e.g., forced Services (CAPS), a Title IX office and STAFF WRITER The factors that resulted in his sentence penetration) say they do not report the a YWCA sexual assault victim advocate and early release are debatable, but sexual event because they do not consider it hired by campus. assault on campus is a serious issue. His ‘serious enough.’” The CAPS website has a list of The widely agreed-upon injustice of early release is an insult to sexual assault Whether intentional or not, Turner’s “Printable Tips on Life Skills and the Brock Turner case and sentence has survivors and a disregard to the serious early release carries the implication Mental Health Topics,” including for left many upset, because good behavior and scarring nature of enduring such a that this crime is not severe enough to sexual assault victims and concerned for three months should not lessen violent crime. warrant a harsh sentence. This is far others, under the Self-Help Tips page. punishment for a felony crime. San Jose State University Police from the truth and likely does not restore The “Not Alone” homepage on the SJSU Headline-dominating convicted sex Department (UPD) Chief Peter Decena a sexual assault victim’s faith in the website offers several quick links with offender Turner was released from jail said that although he does not know justice system to administer punishment information on fi ling a report or asking Friday after serving a lenient three month enough about what caused Turner to consistent with the crime committed. for help. sentence of an already-lenient six month commit this crime, the case highlights Although Turner’s release still stands, Turner has committed a severely sentence on felony sexual assault charges. already-existing issues. there are resources for victims and a bill physically and emotionally harmful Turner was released from Santa Clara “I’m not trying to victim blame, but has been introduced by District Attorney crime. The fact that he is not facing County Jail last week for “good behavior (the case highlights) binge drinking as Jeff Rosen in response to the public consequences that reflect this is an credits.” He has been ordered to move to an issue, and the issue of affi rmative uproar over Turner’s sentence. The Jeff egregious move on the part of our Ohio and register as a sex offender. consent,” Decena said. “There has to be Rosen Bill would “toughen penalties justice system. The 21-year-old former Stanford affi rmative consent. The person must be for sexually assaulting an unconscious University swimmer was convicted of capable of giving consent at every point.” person — a crime that can now result in Follow Hannah on Twitter three counts of felony sexual assault. He Decena said that there have been cases probation instead of prison,” according @paintitblack89 was found guilty of sexual assault of an at SJSU in which the victim was not to a San Jose Mercury News article.
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Ben Branagh who came in 4th place overall said. “Then I just kinda maintained my with a time of 24 minutes and 40 seconds, pace, and ran at my comfort with the 19 seconds off of the leader. girls in front and tried to keep relaxed.” “Two Berkeley guys started to break Sandoval fi nished her race 18 seconds away so I went with them and we kinda behind fi rst place Vanessa Fraser of Stanford. got away from the pack of runners,” Other notable performances from Branagh said. “For the next half we were the Spartans were sophomore Jeanette kinda ahead and then the two Berkeley Zambrano who placed 24th and sophomore guys got away from me, I got caught by Adilene Aldapa who placed 33rd. two other guys but managed to beat one Coming off of last year, the men’s of them to end up in fourth.” team has six returning runners and three Branagh fi nished 14 seconds faster than newcomers while the women’s team last year where he fi nished 6th place. has eight returning runners and three SJSU’s other top runners were freshmen. sophomore Jose Piña who came in 10th Wick said he feels last year’s and junior Josue Gonzales in 12th. Both experience will be key to improvement Piña and Gonzales improved their time in this season. and placement from last years race. “In a sport like ours it makes all the As for SJSU’s women, they too put on difference in the world having athletes a strong showing against some of the come back with some experience,” Wick state’s best. said. “We had two great seasons last year They placed 4th with 116 points beating between the men’s and women’s side so out 5th place Saint Mary’s 136 points, but we can defi nitely build up on that this behind 3rd place Cal Berkeley, 2nd place year and be even better.” Stanford and winners San Francisco State. The teams will look to follow up their Last year the team scored 80 points strong performances in the next race, the and came in 3rd behind San Francisco Stanford Invitational, but will have to State and Cal Berkeley. wait a while. Individually, freshman Jenny Sandoval Both teams have nearly a month to led the pack of Spartan competitors, prepare for their next competition. taking 5th place overall with a time of 21 The Invitational will be located on minutes and 10 seconds. the Stanford Golf Course on Saturday PHOTO COURTESY OF SPARTAN ATHLETICS “I just went out at a good pace and I tr ied October 1st at 9:50 a.m. for the women Spartan Ben Branagh works his way throughout Golden Gate Park during his 8k race. to get out in the front packs” Sandoval and 10:30 a.m. for the men. He fi nished in fourth place overall. Follow Jason on Twitter @judgmented1
SEASON TICKETS Levi’s stadium struggling to match built-up hype
BY RYAN BARNHART STAFF WRITER come back to bite him, as it can make some of the night games cold if there is a breeze. The start of the football season can be seen Intense weather isn’t the only issue that as a welcome return for diehard 49ers fans, inconveniences fans at Levi’s. except for those whose complaints regarding The price of parking can be on the the venue have been left unresolved. expensive end, costing around $60 to park in For many season ticket holders, making a the lot closest to the stadium. down payment for eight games every year is Ed Stoermer, a season ticket holder since much like making an investment in the team. 2000 relies on alternative methods of However, since Levi’s Stadium fi rst transportation to get to the ballpark rather than opened in 2014, San Francisco 49ers season driving to one of Levi’s pricey parking lots. ticket prices have been left unchanged “I usually take the VTA to Sunday games.” despite the team’s record dropping from Stoermer said. I’m very satisfi ed with the season to season. short drive and walk to the bus.” “Last year was a throwaway season,” said For Stoermer and surely many others, Jose Pelayo, a 49ers season ticket holder since the VTA is convenient and provides an KAVIN MISTRY | SPARTAN DAILY they fi rst started playing in Santa Clara. inexpensive alternative to spending money The issues with the stadium extend beyond for parking almost every other week. The bus Levi’s Stadium continues to garner attendance even with issues between the the performance of the team that plays on ride and walk to the stadium for Stoermer is organization and the fans. The stadium also holds other events such as concerts. the fi eld. only about a half hour long and costs only There have been complaints of little four dollars, providing fans a cheap method new, only having been around for a shade throughout the stadium with over 60 of transportation extending from San Jose to little over 2 years. heat-related emergency calls being placed. downtown Mountain View. While it may not have the lineage Pelayo, who sits atop the fourth section, is The main problem with using VTA at that Candlestick Park once had, the no exception. the moment is that the bus hours are only apparent problems with Levi’s are “Many go out of their seats and underneath available for Sunday games, leaving few ones that can be fi xed. to get out of the sun,” Pelayo said. options for Monday and Thursday game Success can be a good distractor of While much of that has to do with the lack than to just park in the Levi’s parking lot. many issues, but sadly that there has of shade throughout most of the stadium, While many fans do have serious problems not been much success in sight. there are a few areas where individuals can with Levi’s stadium, some of that stems What keeps fans going however is cool off in their own seats. from how beloved Candlestick Park in San their hope. Michael Watkins, a fi rst time season ticket Francisco was to many, despite its fl aws. “I believe they’re trying to win holder who sits in the back corner of the fi rst “Levi’s seems kind of stale,” Stoermer games, not just take our money,” level, has more opportunities to stay cool said. “It doesn’t seem to generate as much Stoermer said. than others. enthusiasm with the fans.” The 49ers will open their 2016 “I get most of the shade because of where Candlestick was around since it was fi rst season at Levi’s Stadium against the the sun hits,” Watkins said. named Harney Stadium back in 1956, Los Angeles Rams this Monday. Shade can be a rare benefi t for those lucky hosting hundreds of football games, baseball Follow Ryan on Twitter GRAPHIC BY RYAN BARNHART enough to have it at the stadium, however games and a variety of concerts. Watkins pointed out that the shade can Levi’s, on the other hand, is still relatively @ryan_barnhart 6 SPORTS Wednesday, September 7, 2016 GOLDEN HURRICANE 45 SAN JOSE STATE 10 Back to the drawing board after an opening week loss After being thrashed by Tulsa on Saturday, the Spartans look to turn it around at home
The first possession of the game If not for those three key plays, for the Hurricane was a sign of the Spartans would have been things to come for the Spartans right in the game with Tulsa, but WHO CAN STOP THE RUN? defense, when Brewer exploded the mistakes added to an already- for a 38-yard touchdown. horrific first half. Thirty-eight 2015 DEFENSE While the defense continued points allowed in the first half to struggle, the offense provided was the most SJSU has allowed little to no support. in the opening half of a game “They ran away with it and since 2014 against Auburn. 200 they took advantage of our “The good news is it was only RUSH YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME mistakes and now we’re here,” one game,” Caragher said. “The Despite the offseason goal said Spartans quarterback team will launch forward as a of establishing a defense that Kenny Potter. result of that game and get clear 29 (IN 12 GAMES) could stop the run, the Spartans The Spartans were only able to of what we need to do and how RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS (0-1) had no answer against score one touchdown and were we can get there.” the Tulsa (1-0) rushing attack unable to give the defense much The Spartans will have to GREG which ran over San Jose State time to rest on the sidelines. put Tulsa behind them as they ROBINSON DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR for 306 yards. The one bright spot prepare to take on an FCS 5.1 San Jose State’s new defensive defensively for the Spartans opponent in Portland State this YARDS PER RUSH coordinator Ron English was their pass defense. weekend in the home opener at watched his defense get man- Tulsa’s quarterback Dane CEFCU Stadium. handled on Saturday by Golden Evans was bottled up in the In its last 36 games against SATURDAY AT TULSA Hurricane running back passing game, finishing a mere Division 1 opponents, Portland D'Angelo Brewer, who ran for 12 of 23 for 198 yards, a severe State is 4-32. Despite a lowly 165 yards and three touchdowns. drop off from his 332 yards per record, the Vikings should not 306 “We did have a really good game in 2015. be taken lightly. The Spartans RUSH YARDS ALLOWED fall practice,” said San Jose Sophomores Frank Ginda and still have to fix the holes they State head coach Ron Caragher. Owen Roberts led the pass rush have on defense and sharpen “We had a really good week in for the Spartans, each recording their special teams play. 3 preparation for the Tulsa game.” two sacks in the game. “We need to have a good RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS It didn’t help the Spartans that While it is easy to look at a 45- week of practice to prepare for defensive captain and leading 10 score and blame the defense, Portland State who is perfectly tackler over the last two years 21 of the 38 points Tulsa capable of creating big plays 5.3 Christian Tago was out because scored in the first half were as well,” Caragher said. “They RON YARDS PER RUSH of a knee injury and safety due to Spartan miscues. An have some good players, not ENGLISH Maurice McKnight had to sit interception return, a fumble just guys they recruited, but a DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR out the first half because of a recovery in the end zone and number of transfers.” GRAPHIC BY KAVIN MISTRY targeting penalty he received in a fumble by Spartans running If SJSU wants to take care the Cure Bowl last season. back Deontae Cooper lead to of business at home, it will be and is now working with the welcome the University of “I think we just kind of got beat easy points for the Hurricane. up to the offense to limit the team doctors on getting back Utah to CEFCU stadium next to the punch,” said wide receiver “It was costly,” Caragher said. mistakes while the defense will into football shape so he can be Saturday Sep. 17. Tim Crawley. “We came out a “We made a lot of mistakes and need to create takeaways and ready to take the field. little flat and once they scored sometimes first year players that will begin. Caragher said he will be out Follow Kavin on Twitter quick, we put ourselves in a hole make mistakes, it happens, but Injury update for week 2 against Portland @kavinm95 we unfortunately couldn’t get in this case veterans did in this State, but will hopefully be out of it” case and that was frustrating.” Tago completed his surgery active when the Spartans
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