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Smith said in- “It’ll be an open interview position. Committee narrows field to five, hopes to terviews will be process,” Smith said. “This is The city is seeking to replace have new chief in place by early February the next step in where the citizens will be invited former police chief Tony Car- the process. City to come and observe the inter- leton, who resigned his position BY ALEX HOLLOWAY morning in the municipal court. officials did not view process. We will bring each in early November in the wake [email protected] The 14-member committee release the names applicant in one at a time and ask of the Oct. 16 officer-involved spent most of the meeting be- of the five finalists questions, and thereafter we’ll shooting death of 26-year-old The field of Columbus police after the meeting have our selection process.” Ricky Ball. hind closed doors in executive Smith chief candidates has narrowed session. Afterward, Mayor Rob- in order to first in- Smith said he hopes to have The city council agreed to to five. ert Smith told The Dispatch the form them of their a new police chief by early Feb- form the committee last month The city’s chief of police committee reviewed 26 applica- selection. Smith said he expects ruary. to encourage citizen involve- search committee met for about tions for the job, ultimately cut- interviews will happen some- The city advertised a $72,000 ment in the police chief selec- two and a half hours Monday ting out 21. time in mid-January. to $75,000 salary range for the See POLICE, 6A COOL NEW TOYS SUV hits woman walking Hwy. 50 23-year-old in Jackson hospital following Sunday incident

BY SLIM SMITH [email protected] A Cale- ONLINE donia wom- n BRITTANY an was EDWARDS’ seriously GOFUNDME i n j u r e d PAGE: gofund- Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff S u n d a y me.com/57g- Chris Short, 13, left, rides his new hoverboard with neighborhood friends in Northaven Woods on Saturday. Pictured with him are C.J. m o r n i n g mcb5w Colvin, 12, on his new go-cart, and his sister, Rhiee Colvin, 11, on her hoverboard. The kids said it only took them 10 to 15 minutes after being to learn how to ride the new hover boards. Chris is the son of Christy and Steven Short, and C.J. and Rhiee’s parents are Brandy and struck by a Charles Colvin, of Columbus. vehicle on Highway 50 near Gunshoot Road. Brittany Edwards, 23, of Caledonia, was walk- ing east along the High- way 50 shoulder at about Stuck barges disrupt well-traveled water route 2 a.m. Sunday when she was struck by a Ford Ex- At 6 a.m. Monday, one of pedition driven by Cynthia Average of 6M tons of goods travel the waterway each year the barges sunk. The barge, Lynch, 54, of Columbus, BY ISABELLE ALTMAN But the heavy rains from last week which belonged to Tom Soya according to Sgt. Criss [email protected] caused water levels to rise drastically, and Grain Company, was loaded Turnipseed with the Mis- three barges moored at Raymond D. Lucas with soybeans. A spokesper- sissippi Highway Patrol. During an average week, Golden Tri- Memorial Port in Clay County broke loose son from Tom Soya Grain de- There were no passen- angle residents may not think about the and floated away. Two of them eventually clined to reveal the volume of gers in the vehicle. barges that cruise up and down the Ten- the soybeans lost. Lynch veered off the came to rest against the gates of the dam at Saucer nessee-Tombigbee Waterway, carrying John C. Stennis Lock & Dam in Columbus The two barges against roadway and struck Ed- raw materials and people from port to port. on Saturday morning. See BARGES, 6A See PEDESTRIAN, 6A

2015 BELK BOWL Mississippi State coaches have North Carolina State ties

coach against the team he dog first-year defensive Diaz, Turner both spent time on Wolfpack staff cheered for as a young kid. coordinator Manny Diaz BY BEN WAIT olina, about 50 miles from met my wife there,” Turn- The Bulldogs (8-4) spent six seasons from play North Carolina State 2000-05 with the Wolf- [email protected] Raleigh, North Carolina, er said. “I went to games (7-5) 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) pack. He was a graduate the home of NC State. He there, a bunch of games. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wednesday in the Belk assistant from 2000-01, David Turner is very fond grew up a Wolfpack fan. A lot of great players I saw Bowl at Bank of America linebackers coach from of North Carolina State. And he had two different there, Ted Brown (run- Stadium. 2002-03 and safeties/ Diaz Turner The Mississippi State stints on the Wolfpack ning back 1975-78), Bucky Turner isn’t the only special teams coach from defensive line coach grew coaching staff. Brothers (Don and Dave). and it’s home.” Bulldog assistant coach 2004-05. up in Goldston, North Car- “My first memory is I I have a lot of memories Turner will now get to with ties to NC State. Bull- See BELK BOWL, 6A

WEATHER FIVE QUESTIONS CALENDAR HOLIDAY PUBLIC 1. Which musical group had the 1967 MEETINGS Today through Dec. 31 Jan. 4: Lowndes Top 10 single, “I Think We’re Alone ■ PAPER Now”? “Christmas in the Park”: Take a driving tour County Supervi- 2. What 1993 film starred Ben through Guthrie Smith Park in Fayette, Alabama, to SCHEDULE sors, courthouse, Affleck, Jason London and Parker view dozens of animated and illuminated scenes. Entry 10 a.m. Posey? is $1 per car nightly, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Rides on the ■ The Dispatch’s New Jan. 5: Columbus 3. In what year was the first Kentucky mini-train are offered Thursdays through Saturdays Year’s Eve paper will hit Derby run? City Council, Mu- Ti’teyana Brewer ($1/person). The park is located near the intersection homes and news stand nicipal Complex, 4. Nick Carraway is the narrator in of Columbus Street and Temple Avenue North in Fay- Fifth grade, West Lowndes which novel? early Thursday morning. 5 p.m. 5. What is the name of the sea that ette. For more information, call 205-932-4587. A customer service repre- Jan. 8: Lowndes High Low lies between Israel and Jordan? sentative will be available County School 60 47 New Year’s Eve Day from Mostly sunny Monday, Jan. 4 District Board of Answers, 8B 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for de- Full forecast on ■ Christmas Tree Bonfire: The City of Columbus Trustees, District livery issues. The offices page 2A. holds a Christmas Tree Bonfire at 6 p.m. at the west Central Office, 11 will close at 10 a.m. New end of the Old 82 pedestrian bridge at the Riverwalk. a.m. Year’s Eve Day and will Visit Columbus will provide refreshments and Chinese Jan. 11: Colum- remain closed on New lanterns for release. The city will conduct curbside pick- bus Municipal Year’s Day. Normal office up Dec. 26-Jan. 3, or drop trees off at the city’s Public School District INSIDE hours and production Works Facility on MLK Drive, or at the Hitching Lot Board of Trustees, schedules will resume Classifieds8B Obituaries 5A Brandon Central Farmers’ Market at Second Avenue and Second Street Sunday, Jan. 3. 136th Year, No. 249 Comics 7B Opinions 6A North. For more information, call 662-245-5061. Offices, 6 p.m.

DISPATCH CUSTOMER SERVICE 328-2424 | NEWSROOM 328-2471 2A TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com SAY WHAT? DID YOU HEAR? “I’ve been thinking about it. It’s really surprising. I’ve just got to buckle down and get ready.” Mississippi State sophomore linebacker JT Gray, talking about the chance to start Wednesday against Tuesday North Carolina State in the Belk Bowl. Story, 1B. A Thousand Words

Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, file This June 26 file photo shows Motorhead bassist Lem- my Kilmister performing on the Pyramid stage during Glastonbury Music Festival at Worthy Farm, Glaston- bury, England. Motorhead frontman, rock icon ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister dead at 70

BY SANDY COHEN nosis just two days earlier, AP Entertainment Writer according to a statement from the band. LOS ANGELES — “We cannot begin to ex- Lanky and long-haired, press our shock and sad- with mutton chops and ness, there aren’t words,” moles, Ian “Lemmy” Kilm- the band said in announc- ister looked and lived like a ing the death on its Face- hard-rock hero. He found- ed Motorhead in 1975, and book page. continued recording and Born on Christmas Eve, 1945, in Staffordshire, En- AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh, File touring with the band until In this Oct. 2 file photo, cow dung cakes are left to dry on the wall of a house in Allahabad, India. In India, gland, Kilmister was deep- his death. where Hindus have long worshipped cows as sacred, cow dung has been used for centuries as fuel for fires He began every legend- ly respected and revered - whether for heat, cooking or in Hindu ritual fires, where it’s a necessity. Now, online vendors like Amazon, ary live show with the an- as a rock master and inno- ShopClues and eBay are selling cow dung patties to India’s ever-increasing urban population, especially those nouncement, “We are Mo- vator, from his time with who grew up in villages. torhead, and we play rock the seminal psychedelic and roll!” band Hawkwind in the ear- The singer and bassist ly 1970s to his four decades died Monday at age 70 af- in Motorhead, best known Cow dung patties selling like ter a brief battle with ag- for the 1980 anthem “Ace gressive cancer, said his of Spades.” The band won agent Andrew Goodfriend. a Grammy for 2004’s best He had learned of the diag- metal performance. hot cakes online in India CONTACTING THE DISPATCH Online retailers Office hours: Main line: including Amazon and n 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri n 662-328-2424 eBay reaching out to HOW DO I ... Email a letter to the editor? n [email protected] Report a missing paper? 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Lafayette St. #16, Starkville, MS 39759 mainly by women in rural areas and AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh, file used to fuel fires — have long been In this Oct. 2 file photo, an Indian village woman makes cow dung cakes in Allahabad, India. available in India’s villages. But SUBSCRIPTIONS online retailers including Amazon for centuries for fires, whether for warm by lighting fires” at outdoor HOW TO SUBSCRIBE and eBay are now reaching out to heating, cooking or Hindu rituals. events, she said, adding that people the country’s ever-increasing urban Across rural India, piles of drying who grew up in rural areas find the By phone...... 662-328-2424 or 877-328-2430 population, feeding into the desire cow dung are ubiquitous. peaty smell of dung fires pleasant. Online...... www.cdispatch.com/subscribe of older city folks to harken back to Radhika Agarwal of ShopClues, “It reminds them of the old their childhood in the village. a major online retailer in India, said days,” she said. RATES Some retailers say they’re of- demand for the cow dung cakes Online retailers said people fering discounts for large orders. Daily home delivery + unlimited online access*...... $11.50/mo. spiked during the recent Diwali were also buying the dung cakes to Some customers are asking for gift Sunday only delivery + unlimited online access*...... $7.50/mo. festival season, a time when Hindus light fires for ritual ceremonies to wrapping. conduct prayer ceremonies at their Daily home delivery only*...... $11/mo. mark the beginning of the new year “Cow dung cakes have been list- homes, factories and offices. On Online access only*...... $7.95/mo. and for the winter festival known as 1 month daily home delivery...... $12 ed by multiple sellers on our plat- a recent day, ShopClues’ website Lohri, celebrated in northern India. 1 month Sunday only home delivery...... $7 form since October and we have showed that the patties had sold The cakes are sold in packag- Mail Subscription Rates...... $20/mo. received several customer orders” out. es that contain two to eight pieces * EZ Pay rate requires automatic processing of credit or debit card. since then, said Madhavi Kochar, “Around Diwali, when people an Amazon India spokeswoman. do a lot of pujas in their homes weighing 200 grams (7 ounces) The orders come mostly from and workplaces, there is a lot of each. Prices range from 100 to 400 The Commercial Dispatch (USPS 142-320) cities where it would be difficult to demand for cow dung cakes,” said rupees ($1.50 to $6) per package. Published daily except Saturday. Entered at the post office at Columbus, Mississippi. Dung cakes are also used as or- Periodicals postage paid at Columbus, MS buy dung cakes, she said. Agarwal, referring to rituals per- POSTMASTER, Send address changes to: In India, where Hindus have formed during the popular festival. ganic manure, and some sellers are The Commercial Dispatch, P.O. Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703 Published by Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company Inc., long worshipped cows as sacred, “Increasingly, in the cold weath- marketing them for use in kitchen 516 Main St., Columbus, MS 39703 cow dung cakes have been used er, people are keeping themselves gardens.

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Cloudy with a A morning t-storm in Considerable Periods of clouds Intervals of clouds thunderstorm spots cloudiness and sunshine and sun Almanac Data National Weather Columbus Monday Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Temperature High/low ...... 73°/47° Normal high/low ...... 55°/34° Record high ...... 76° (1971) Record low ...... 17° (2010) Precipitation Monday ...... 0.13" Month to date ...... 4.54" Normal month to date ...... 4.71" Year to date ...... 46.85" Normal year to date ...... 55.12" River Stages Yesterday Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr. River stage yest. change Tombigbee Amory 20' 23.40' -4.20' Bigbee 14' 19.73' -1.70' Columbus 15' 13.61' +1.91' Wednesday Thursday Wednesday Thursday Fulton 20' 17.08' -0.54' City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Tupelo 21' 3.88' -0.48' Atlanta 68 51 r 60 44 c Nashville 56 35 r 48 31 c Boston 42 38 c 47 33 c Orlando 86 67 c 83 66 pc Lake Levels Chicago 30 21 sf 26 12 c Philadelphia 56 44 r 52 36 pc Yesterday 7 a.m. 24-hr. Dallas 52 33 s 50 35 pc Phoenix 59 36 s 63 39 s Lake Capacity yest. change Honolulu 82 71 pc 83 69 s Raleigh 71 61 r 63 44 r Jacksonville 84 65 c 82 59 pc Salt Lake City 29 9 pc 25 7 pc Aberdeen Dam 188' 174.54' -7.59' Memphis 54 37 pc 49 35 pc Seattle 38 27 pc 38 27 pc Stennis Dam 166' 136.78' -7.59' Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, i-ice, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, Bevill Dam 136' 136.18' -0.01' r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow

Solunar table Sun and Moon Last New First Full Tuesday Wednesday The solunar Sunrise ..... 6:57 a.m. Major ..... 3:44 a.m. Major ..... 4:32 a.m. period schedule allows planning days Sunset ...... 4:54 p.m. Minor ..... 9:55 a.m. Minor ... 10:43 a.m. so you will be fishing Moonrise ... 9:21 p.m. in good territory or Major ..... 4:06 p.m. Major ..... 4:54 p.m. hunting in good cover Moonset .... 9:48 a.m. Jan. 1 Jan. 9 Jan. 16 Jan. 23 Minor ... 10:18 p.m. Minor ... 11:05 p.m. during those times. Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2015 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 3A MSU SPORTS BLOG ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS Visit The Dispatch MSU Sports Blog for breaking For less than $1 per month, print subscribers can get unlimited Bulldog news: www.cdispatch.com/msusports access to story comments, extra photos, newspaper archives and much more with an online subscription. Nonsubscribers can purchase online access for less than $8 per month. @ Go to www.cdispatch.com/subscribe Miss. seeks federal disaster ruling for killer tornado

BY JEFF AMY ison to north Mississippi. owned by public utilities Pope said flood crests on The Associated Press Bryant said preliminary and cooperatives. the Lower Mississippi counts show 233 homes Public assistance below the mouth of the PEARL — Gov. Phil were destroyed or se- means the federal govern- Arkansas River won’t set Bryant said Monday that riously damaged in the ment would give money to overall records, but will Mississippi is seeking a Wednesday tornado, rebuild damaged facilities, probably be the highest federal disaster declara- which ran from Clarksdale plus help pay for emergen- ever recorded in winter. tion for some or all of the northeast to Walnut. An- seven counties hit by a tor- cy response and debris Flooding is predicted in other 463 homes received removal. low-lying areas near Tuni- nado last week. lighter damage. National Weather Ser- ca, Greenville, Vicksburg That statement came Bryant said the state vice hydrologist Marty and Fort Adams. hours after another tor- is asking the Federal nado hit near Seminary Emergency Management in Covington County just AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis Agency to make grants before dawn. Six homes Gov. Phil Bryant gives reporters an update on the to individuals available in were damaged or de- cleanup efforts from last week’s tornadoes outbreak Benton, Coahoma, Mar- stroyed, but no one was in north Mississippi and a forecast on potential Missis- shall, Quitman and Tippah sippi River flooding and what officials are expecting, as injured, the Mississippi counties. If Mississippi Emergency Management Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol director Col. Donnell Berry, right, listens, Monday, at the Mississippi Emer- meets the $4.2 million Agency said. gency Management Agency headquarters in Pearl. threshold for damage to Officials were also public and nonprofit facil- bracing for unusual winter and traveled 5.6 miles. on U.S. 49 was associated ities, Bryant said he would flooding along the Missis- Meteorologists evaluated with the storm was report- also ask FEMA to make sippi River in mid-January, it as EF-1 on the enhanced ed and a fireworks stand grants available to gov- as heavy rains filter down- Fujita scale. along the highway was de- ernments, likely in Ben- stream. Covington County stroyed. ton, Marshall and Tippah The National Weather Emergency Manager More than 6,000 cus- counties. Among eligible Service said the Monday Greg Sanford said the tomers lacked electricity infrastructure that was de- twister was much less damage happened near at 6 a.m., but that num- stroyed was a Mississippi Neck Pain powerful than last week’s the town of Seminary, ber fell quickly. By 3 p.m., Department of Transpor- storm, which killed 10. about 20 miles from Hat- about 2,800 customers tation office in Ashland, Getting You Down? The tornado, with maxi- tiesburg. Trees fell across were without power. the Three Forks volun- mum winds of 95 mph, cut U.S. 49, blocking south- The scale of the de- teer fire station in Tippah a path up to 100 yards wide bound lanes. An accident struction paled in compar- County and power lines

Mississippi state flag debate tops state news in 2015

BY BILL FULLER November 2016 election. Gone.” He is buried at the lalla both plead not guilty The Associated Press We can help! B.B. King Museum and to charges of aiding terror- See us for: Crazy state elections Delta Interpretive Center. ists. Debate over the Con- Back Pain federate battle emblem Truck driver Robert in the Mississippi state’s Gray, who spent little and School funding Delta State shooting Neck Pain flag is the top state news didn’t even vote for him- amendment defeated College instructor Headaches self, wins the Democratic Shannon Lamb is accused story of 2015. The deaths Voters on Nov. 3 defeat Sciatica of nine black worshippers primary for governor and Initiative 42, which would of killing his girlfriend, at a South Carolina church loses by a wide margin in have allowed people to sue Amy Prentiss, at their Scoliosis in June played a pivotal the general election to Re- to seek adequate funding Gautier home and then And More! role in spurring a national publican Gov. Phil Bryant. for Mississippi schools. driving 300 miles to Delta debate over Confederate A state House race ends in The citizen-sponsored State University in Cleve- 111 Alabama Street symbols. The white man a tie. Five-term Democrat- proposal was a reaction land to gun down profes- Columbus, MS ic Rep. Bo Eaton of Tay- sor Ethan Schmidt in his charged in those slayings to legislators’ leaving a 662-327-6586 had posed with the Con- lorsville and Republican school budget formula campus office Sept 14. ullos federate banner in photos challenger Mark T short-funded for 16 of the Lamb shoots himself to Dr. Saum & Dr. Thomas of Raleigh draw straws to posted online. 18 years since it was put death as police close in on determine Eaton as the www.saumchiropractic.com © The Dispatch Several cities and coun- into law. Republican leg- him in Greenville. winner, but Tullos appeals ties, and two universities, islative leaders and Gov. his loss to the state House, in Mississippi stopped Phil Bryant oppose the Ole Miss chancellor questioning the way votes flying the state flag. Re- initiative, saying it could The College Board re- were counted. Two other publican Gov. Phil Bryant give one judge too much fuses to renew University legislative races also are has said that if the issue control over a large chunk of Mississippi Chancel- being appealed, with can- is going to be revisited, it of state spending. lor Dan Jones’ contract, didates questioning the should happen during the setting off protests by way elections were con- November 2016 election. Gay rights students, faculty, alumni ducted. The House and Here is a look at Missis- The Mississippi Su- and donors. Trustees said Senate will consider the sippi’s Top 10 news stories preme Court hands down Jones had not adequately appeals in 2016. of 2015 as selected by The a split decision in Novem- addressed their concerns Associated Press: ber, allowing a lesbian about contract manage- Hattiesburg officers couple to divorce several ment at the University Mississippi flag debate killed months after the U.S. Su- of Mississippi Medical Debate about the Con- Hattiesburg Police Of- preme Court makes same- Center. Jones takes a job federate battle emblem in ficers Benjamin Deen, 34, sex marriage legal nation- leading clinical research the Mississippi flag reig- and Liquori Tate, 25, are wide. In a separate case, into obesity at the medical nites after the June massa- killed May 9 during a traf- four lesbian couples file center, and trustees hire cre of nine black worship- fic stop. Nine people are a federal lawsuit seeking Jeffrey Vitter to become pers at a South Carolina arrested, and the alleged to overturn Mississippi’s chancellor. church. The white man shooter dies in jail in De- last-in-the-nation ban on charged in the slayings cember. More than 1,000 same-sex couples adopt- Kemper County power had posed with the Con- people attend a memorial ing children. plant federate banner in photos for the officers. The fami- Mississippi Power Co. posted online. Mississip- lies of Deen and Tate each Islamic state in continued construction on pi House Speaker Philip receive about $40,000 in Mississippi its Kemper County power Gunn said his own faith donations from the public. A federal judge sets a plant, even as projected causes him to see the Mis- 2016 trial for a Mississippi costs rose to $6.5 billion sissippi flag as “a point of B.B. King dies couple accused of attempt- and more delays in com- offense that needs to be re- Blues legend B.B. King ing to join the Islamic pletion made it likely that moved.” Several cities and dies May 14 at his Las Ve- State. Jaelyn Delshaun the company will have to counties, and two univer- gas home at age 89, and Young, 20, of Vicksburg repay another $234 million sities, stop flying the state his body is returned to his and Muhammad Dakh- in federal tax credits. flag. Republican Gov. Phil native Mississippi for buri- lalla, 22, of Starkville, are Bryant says he respects al. At the May 30 funeral in arrested Aug. 8 before results of a 2001 election, his hometown of Indiano- boarding a flight with when voters chose to keep la, King is remembered as tickets for Istanbul. Au- the Confederate emblem a generous man who nev- thorities say the couple on the flag. But, Bryant er forgot his roots even contacted undercover fed- also says if the issue is as he enjoyed decades of eral agents in May, seek- going to be revisited, it international fame with ing online help in traveling should happen during the hits such as “The Thrill is to Syria. Young and Dakh- will be CLOSED New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Highway Patrol says 5 die in Christmas accidents and 91-year-old Joyce Hull, The phone lines will be open 7-10 am 250 wrecks investigated overall, with died on Saturday when their car was broadsided on New Year’s Eve for calls 81 injuries in addition to five deaths by another car crossing THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chaniqua Pierce died U.S. 82 in Leflore County. concerning newspaper delivery. Wednesday on Mississippi Another pedestrian, 40-year-old Anthony Tip- JACKSON — The Mis- 6 when her car hit a tree. pen of Walnut, died Sat- sissippi Highway Patrol In Covington County, urday in Alcorn County 662-328-2424 says five people died on 27-year-old Osmar Garcia when he was hit by a vehi- state and federal highways Vasquez of Collins was hit cle on U.S. 72. during the Christmas hol- while walking in the north- The Highway Patrol iday period from Wednes- bound lane of U.S. 49 on says it investigated 250 day through Sunday. Christmas night. wrecks overall, with 81 In Lee County, 19-year- Two Indianola women, injuries in addition to five Happy old Boonville resident 62-year-old Linda Arant deaths. New Year! If you don’t read The Dispatch, how are you gonna know? © The Dispatch 4A TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015

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PETER IMES General Manager WILLIAM BROWNING Managing Editor BETH PROFFITT Advertising Director The MICHAEL FLOYD Circulation/Production Manager Opinion Dispatch OUR VIEW Tenn-Tom Waterway quietly achieves its purposes For most of us, the most ate a real environmental crisis, states – Tennessee, Mississippi waterway would be well-used early supporters envisioned. obvious sign of interstate com- according to the U.S. Corps of and Alabama. alternative to shipping on the And while few expect that to merce is encountered on our Engineers, which is in charge Although the recreational Mississippi River, has not met change anytime soon, there highways, where large semis of the Tenn-Tom Waterway. and flood-control benefits of projections, although there are some who would dismiss are a common sight, or in the The incident serves to the Tenn-Tom were part of the is considerable commercial the Tenn-Tom as a pork-barrel air, where the roar of aircraft remind us of the economic sales pitch, neither was consid- traffic, thanks largely to a disaster. disturbs the silence of the impact of the Tenn-Tom, which ered the compelling argument more direct, and less costly, The Tenn-Tom is a viable skies or along railroad lines, for many of us is considered for the project. “shortcut” for materials for cog in our commercial trans- where we often are forced to more for the recreational It was clearly touted as a many industries located in the portation system, even if it will stop as the long procession opportunities it represents powerful economic engine. eastern half of the U.S. never meet those ambitions of railroad cars loaded down and, for long-time residents, Now, three decades later, we That the waterway has not projections of 30 years ago. with products and materials its usefulness is preventing the see the Tenn-Tom in a different met those projections is pri- And no one who lives along interrupt our travels. flooding that was once com- light. A $2 billion project does marily a function of a limited the river is likely to dismiss Far less ubiquitous is monplace and seasonal. not take our breath away when demand for north-bound com- the recreational benefits of the another means of commercial Flooding along the water- you consider Jerry Jones spent merce. While there is plenty of waterway or its importance transportation that predates way today is a rarity, occurring $1.5 billion to build a football interest in shipping products in making sure flooding is not the automobile, airplane and only when the “perfect storm” stadium a few years ago. No, south along the waterway to a routine part of life along the even the railroads. of conditions defy man’s engi- $2 billion just ain’t what it used the Port of Mobile, the difficult river. Monday, we were reminded neering. to be. has been attracting commerce Quietly, the Tenn-Tom of this less intrusive trans- It has been 31 years since On the other hand, the actu- going north. Waterway is doing the work portation system when two construction of the controver- al economic impact is far less The result is a huge loss in and providing the benefits for barges, one filled with soy- sial $2 billion project was com- than projected. At the time of cost efficiency. It’s like driving which it was intended. beans, the other containing pleted after a decade-long de- its completion, project backers a full truck from L.A. To New It is a reminder that big salt, broke loose from their bate about whether it was the said the Tenn-Tom would cre- York, then turning around and projects are not always big hits mooring and lodged against largest “pork barrel” project ate 135,000 new jobs by 2000, driving an empty truck back to or big misses. Often, like the the dam at the John C. Stennis ever conceived or a dynamic which turned out to be about California. rivers themselves, they find Lock and Dam in Columbus, force to improve the economic 100,000 jobs more than what That fact remains that the their own paths and create impeding water flow through fortunes of some of the nation’s we see today. biggest obstacle in making their own realities in defiance the dam, but not enough to cre- most economically-depressed Likewise, the claim that the the Tenn-Tom the success its of man’s wishes.

CAMPAIGN 2016 Catch me if you can I was making a ginger- bread man, a ginger-Trump- man, using candy orange slices for the infamous hair, all the while trying to figure out why a smart friend the night before had said what everyone and his brother keeps declaring with convic- tion: The Donald is sure to lose steam any day now. I disagree. Long after my Rheta Johnson gingerbread man has been eaten or tossed, Donald Trump will be running as Here’s a rich fast as he can. Can’t catch me, I’m the nutcase man! white man to I like to think Trump won’t be president, but what lead those who do I know? I remember say- ing the same thing about the are frightened W. But I do believe Trump and wandering will be the Republican nomi- nee. Sue me. in the wilder- At least I’ve put my MISSISSIPPI VOICES money where my mouth ness of things is — I’d much rather bet on politics than sports — mak- they do not ing several friendly wagers Expect the PSC to make some with friends who sincerely understand … believe Trump is some kind of comedy warm-up act for the main event waiting in headlines during 2016 the wings. I don’t see much in the wings. Let’s just say I shouldn’t have to buy my own adult OXFORD — Setting not automatically lead phone and other services. The beverages for the next year and a half if, heaven forbid, aside the few years to big reforms. PSC isn’t as powerful as it once I’m right. Mississippi turned in A difference at the was, but Presley, Brown and newly Face it. Sane candidates — if there are any — lack its membership card, a federal level, of course, elected Republican Sam Britton sex appeal and name recognition. The nuttier the fruit- pretty significant birth- is that the president could rankle a lot utility managers, cake, the more voters eat it up. Besides, if anyone clear- day is upcoming. is a Democrat, while especially as regards the much-lit- ly represents the values about half of all Americans On Dec. 10, 1817, Bryant is a Republi- igated $6.4 billion Mississippi President James Mon- can’s Republican. In Power Company generating plant have adopted in recent years, it is candidate Trump. roe signed the papers some states that have in Kemper County. Think about it. He is brash, rich, exclusive, a real- admitting us as the become dominated by A big change is that Presley is ity-show star perceived to be telling it like it is — so 20th state. That means the Grand Old Party an ardent believer in open govern- long as you don’t require the telling of the truth. He we’ll turn 199 in 2016. there have been drastic ment — meaning a lot of compa- also is a womanizing, casino-owning blowhard who is Of course, the Charlie Mitchell changes. We’ll soon nies, large and small, are going successfully wooing the Religious Right. fireworks will be saved know if such a blueprint to be required to operate in more In a world where celebrities are celebrities because for the bicentennial in exists for Mississippi. sunshine than they may prefer. they are celebrities — or simply notorious — where 2017, but being 199 will be cool, As for the hot-button issue of the The new year is also a presi- perception counts more than reality and nobody cares too. state flag, it’s not as hot button as dential election year, of course. how you got where you are, Donald is the man. He even Maybe a few sparklers? it was. House Speaker Philip Gunn Mississippi, again, is not “in play.” has the necessary and distracting gimmick that Amer- Something? and Gov. Bryant took opposite It is a foregone conclusion that the icans require in everything from their cars to facial By the way, conservatism is positions on the banner earlier this Republican nominee, regardless of cream: He has that wonderful trademark hair. Letter- nothing new in these parts. When year. Also, most state universities, who emerges, will win the state’s man’s writers got amazing mileage out of Trump’s hair, 48 gents met in Washington (the many towns and counties decline to electoral votes. That’s bad news the hybrid comedic vehicle. one just north of Natchez, not the display it — but as was true in 2001 for media companies in Mississip- Trump doesn’t share details about building his wall one on the Potomac) in July 1817 to when a non-binding state referen- pi, given that campaigns will be to keep out illegals, or explain why determined terror- write a constitution (required for dum was held, most workaday folks spending billions on ads – just not ists would turn around at the gate after being asked membership in the United States), are indifferent. in Mississippi. It’s good news for about their religion, or expand on any of his other the document said only white men The more pressing issue for state TV viewers who won’t get the sweeping promises. He simply asks voters to trust that could vote and only if they owned the Legislature — as is true every same deluge as viewers in Iowa, he’ll do what he says, and that his hair is real. property or were members of the year — will be how to slice the Florida or any other swing state. There is, however, a truth that Trump cannot hide state militia. revenue pie. Campaign commer- In the larger world, it’s safe to as easily as he does his hairline: Donald Trump is a But times changed. We moved cials notwithstanding, Mississippi’s predict that sanity will continue to bully. And political bullies prosper in a world where on. What else is ahead in 2016? economy lags the rest of the nation struggle with insanity. The chaos people feel that the status quo is threatened. The Legislature convenes at and the revenue estimate for this emanating from Isis will include Here’s a rich white man to lead those who are noon on Jan. 5 for an extended year has already been reduced. more atrocities, more suffering. frightened and wandering in the wilderness of things session. “Normal” sessions are 90 Look for Bryant and Company to A lot of politicians will continue they do not understand, things that tilt the reliable days, but 30 days are added when devote a lot of time and attention to to focus on blaming each other for if unsatisfactory world off its axis: a black president, a governor starts a new term. The job creation and job retention. It’s the rise of this evil ideology. A wise health care for the hoi polloi, tolerance for religions not extension predates the change to not headline stuff, as a rule, but it course for us all would be to ignore their own. governors being able to serve two is crucial. the finger-pointers and listen to Not only will Trump build a physical fence, he’ll terms, so even though Gov. Phil There will be headlines from the those who propose specific, realis- support the mental barrier in the minds of those who Bryant is not new in office, lawmak- Public Service Commission. tic plans to end the terror. sense they are no longer in charge. He’ll take the lunch ers may meet for 120 days, if they Long an isolated populist Demo- No year has been all roses; none money from the have-nots, and do it with swagger. want to. crat on the three-member regula- have been all thorns. Let’s hope for I see all of the above as a nomination-winning pack- It’s not yet clear how ambitious tory panel, Brandon Presley will be the best in 2016, and work to avoid age if ever there was one. It’s Republican Trump in the Legislature will be. Voters joined by former state Rep. Cecil the worst. 2016, because that’s the way the cookie crumbles. increased Republican majorities Brown, also a Democrat. Presley Happy 199th to us. Rheta Grimsley Johnson’s most recent book is “Hank in both chambers this year, but will likely chair the agency that Charlie Mitchell is a Mississippi Hung the Moon ... And Warmed Our Cold, Cold Hearts.” as in Washington (the one on the holds sway over most private utili- journalist. Write to him at cmitch- Comments are welcomed at [email protected]. Potomac), having a majority does ties selling electricity, water, sewer, [email protected]. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 5A AREA OBITUARIES COMMERCIAL DISPATCH She is survived by Calvert Funeral Home will follow in Palestine Gary White OBITUARY POLICY her children, James, Chapel with Alvis War- United Methodist After a struggle with can- Obituaries with basic informa- Donald, Bobby, Jan, ren officiating. Burial cer, Gary Oswald White, 61, tion including visitation and See OBITUARIES, 7A service times, are provided Tony and Billy and of Starkville, MS passed away free of charge. Extended Antwon Jordan, all of peacefully at North Mississip- obituaries with a photograph, Columbus, and Lisa pi Medical Center in Tupelo, detailed biographical informa- Braxton of Bessemer, Albert Ott MS, Wednesday, December 23, tion and other details families Alabama; brother, Jesse Albert Lloyd Ott, age 89, 2015. may wish to include, are avail- Webb of Columbus; of Hamilton, MS, passed away Visitation was Saturday, De- able for a fee. Obituaries must nine grandchildren; and December 27, 2015, at his res- cember 26, 2015, from 6:00 pm be submitted through funeral to 8:00 pm at Lowndes Funeral homes unless the deceased’s five great-grandchil- idence. Funeral services will body has been donated to dren. be Wednesday, December 30, Home, Columbus, MS. The fu- science. If the deceased’s 2015, at 2:00 PM at Center Hill neral was Sunday, December 27, 2015, at 12:00 body was donated to science, Lee Anna Williams Baptist Church with Rev. Terry pm in Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, Colum- the family must provide official ABERDEEN — Lee Edwards officiating. The inter- bus, MS with Dr. Carlton Weathers, a former proof of death. Please submit Anna Williams, 87, died ment will immediately follow at student and ballplayer, officiating the ceremony, all obituaries on the form Dec. 24, 2015, at Gilm- Center Hill Cemetery. Visita- Lowndes Funeral Home directing. Interment provided by The Commercial was in Providence Cemetery, Maben, MS. Dispatch. Free notices must be ore Memorial Hospital. tion will be from 12:30 PM until submitted to the newspaper Visitation will be the time of the service at the church. Gunter & Gary was born May 18, 1954, in Eupora, MS no later than 3 p.m. the day Jan. 8 from 1-6 p.m. at Peel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. to Liza Harpole White and the late Samuel Edsel prior for publication Tuesday Westbrooks Funeral Mr. Ott was born July 13, 1926, in Caledonia, White. He received both his Bachelor of Science through Friday; no later than 4 home. Arrangements MS, to the late Charlie E. and Katie Lee Duncan degree in Education and his Master of Science p.m. Saturday for the Sunday are incomplete and will Ott. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the degree in Educational Leadership from Missis- edition; and no later than 7:30 be announced by the United States Army. Mr. Ott retired from South sippi State University in Starkville, MS. Gary a.m. for the Monday edition. had a love for teaching, coaching, and helping Incomplete notices must be re- funeral home. Monroe Sportswear and was a member of Flint ceived no later than 7:30 a.m. Hill United Methodist Church. In addition to his teachers to teach. He began his teaching career for the Monday through Friday parents, he was preceded in death by his broth- in New Roads, LA; taught and coached at Heri- Timothy Bilger tage Academy and Immanuel Center for Chris- editions. Paid notices must be CALEDONIA — ers, Clayton D. Ott, Charles E. Ott, James R. Ott, finalized by 3 p.m. for inclusion tian Education in Columbus, MS, where he was Timothy David Bilger, and sister, Stella Mae Stanford. the next day Monday through Survivors include his wife, Rebie Marguerite the principal. Gary served on the district team Thursday; and on Friday by 3 56, died Dec. 28, 2015, during DCTA contract negotiations to develop at his mother’s resi- Morton Ott of Hamilton, MS, son, Lloyd Ott of p.m. for Sunday and Monday Hamilton, MS, daughter, Barbara Harrell and her the grading and attendance policies and to devel- publication. For more informa- dence. op the “District Student Code of Conduct.” tion, call 662-328-2471. Services will be husband Jerry of Caledonia, MS, brother, Harry Ott and his wife June of Reform, AL, grandchil- In addition, Gary taught and was the principal Wednesday at 1 p.m. at at Labelle Middle School in Labelle, FL, and led First Christian Church dren, Anthony Harrell, Lela Ott, and Christopher Catherine Jordan Ott, and great grandchildren, Andrew Harrell up to 50 teachers in instruction, developed class COLUMBUS — in Columbus. Commit- schedules for grades 6-8, served on the Hendry tal will be Wednesday and Anna Harrell. Catherine Webb Jordan, Pallbearers will be Allan Ott, Anthony Harrell, County Golden Apple Teacher selection commit- 80, died Dec. 21, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. in Haugh- tee, the Florida Rural Turnaround Leadership ton Memorial Park in Dale Ott, James Morton, Jerry Harrell, and Karl at Baptist Memorial Volner. Project, developed grade level teams as profes- Amory. Visitation will Hospital. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Adams, Jim sional learning communities, vertical curriculum be two hours prior to Services were Satur- Adams, Steven Gill, Aaron Ott, Christopher Ott, teams as learning communities, a mission and vi- services at the church. day at 2 p.m. at Trotter’s Andrew Harrell, Jeffrey Griffin, Wyman Mason, sion statement through the collaborative efforts Convention Center with and the staff of Gentiva Home Health & Hospice of the faculty, implemented Multi-tiered System Burt Skipwith offici- John Hill Jr. Care. of Supports (MTSS), and developed strategies to ating. Burial followed COLUMBUS — John Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior increase positive involvement with families and in Concord Cemetery. Hill Jr., 62, died Dec. Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, the community as a whole. He was principal at Visitation was Friday 28, 2015, at Baptist Me- FL, 32256. DeSoto Middle School in Arcadia, FL, where he from 1-5 p.m. at Cen- morial Hospital-Golden provided support to the faculty with the imple- tury-Hairston Funeral Triangle. mentation of the county code of student conduct. Home, with a family Arrangements are View all Gunter & Peel obituaries and Gary was School Administrator and Athlet- hour from 5-6 p.m. incomplete and will be sign the guestbook online ic Director and Coach at Immanuel Center for Mrs. Jordan was announced by Carter’s Christian Education, Columbus, MS where he born Feb. 20, 2015, to Funeral Services of www.gunterandpeel.com managed the operating budget, supervised a the late Margaret Har- Columbus. teaching staff of 26 teachers, developed class ris Webb and Robert schedules for grades 7-12, published the facul- Webb. She was previ- Marion Hodnett ty manual, student handbook, and student be- ously employed with WEST POINT — Dr. Hubert Keasler havior code. Gary supervised maintenance and Micro Tech and M&F Marion “Mack” Hod- Dr. Hubert L. Keasler, Jr., 74, passed away on grounds personnel, chaired the accreditation Bank. nett, 75, died Dec. 27, December 24, 2015 at his home in Hattiesburg, committee for Southern Association for Colleges In addition to her 2015, at North Missis- MS. and Schools, Association of Christian Schools parents, she was pre- sippi Medical Center in A visitation was held Monday, December International, and the Mississippi Private School ceded in death by her West Point. 28, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Moore Association. He was a member of the National husband, Adam Jordan; Services will be Funeral Home, which is located at 805 Hardy Association of Secondary School Principals, led and eight siblings. Thursday at 10 a.m. at Street, Hattiesburg, MS. A second visitation a building team, provided leadership for a school will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2015, from board policy manual, and counseled students as 1:30 p.m. until the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at an admission liaison officer for the US Air Force Mineral Springs Baptist Church, located on 176 Academy. As Athletic Director and Coach at Im- Della Krueger Fields T.B. Woodard, Jr. Road, Reform, AL. Brother Hal manuel, he coordinated the athletic programs, On December 26, 2015, at Selby and Brother David Blakney will officiate. supervised coaches of all sports, developed Trinity Nursing Home, Co- Interment will follow the funeral services at coaching clinics for football and baseball, won lumbus, MS, Della Fields, 98, Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. over 100 football games and two state champi- finished her race and went to Dr. Hubert L. Keasler, Jr. was born December onships as head football coach, and won a state be with Jesus to her heavenly 24, 1941, in Pickens County, AL, to the late championship as head baseball coach. Gary was home. Hubert L. Keasler, Sr. and the late Annie Hazel a teacher and coach at Heritage Academy, Colum- Visitation will be Tuesday, Wright Keasler. Dr. Keasler attended Pickens bus, MS from 1985-1987 and taught government December 29, 2015, 9:30-11:00 County High School, where he graduated in and economics, won a state championship as an AM at First Assembly of God, 1960. His education continued at Mississippi assistant football coach, led his team into play- 2401 Military Road, Columbus, State University where he obtained a Bachelor offs, and supervised assistant coaches. He taught MS, of Science in Accounting in 1971, a Master of and coached at False River Academy, New Roads, A celebration service of her life will follow at Professional Accountancy in 1977, and a Doctorate LA from 1984-1985, where he also taught govern- 11:00 AM with Rev. Jesse Ray officiating. Inter- of Business Administration (DBA) in 1991. ment and economics, led the team to the playoffs ment will follow at Memorial Gardens. From 1971 until 1987, he worked at Mississippi as the head baseball coach and supervised assis- Della was born August 31, 1917 in Montezu- Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, tant coaches. He has been an elementary princi- ma, IA to Gustave and Margarete Krueger. As where he eventually became head of the pal at Starkville Academy in Starkville, MS since a teenager, she accepted Jesus Christ as her accounting department. During this time, he August 2015. Savior which opened the door for her to attend also served as an Adjunct Accounting Instructor Gary worked with Royal Rangers, served Southeastern Bible College in Atlanta, GA. After at Mississippi State University. In 1990, he as Brotherhood president, and taught Sunday graduation, she worked in the cafeteria of the col- accepted a position as a Professor of Accountancy school Immanuel Baptist Church, Columbus, lege. She spent a big part of her life traveling with at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. In 1992, MS. He also was a mentor for youth at Shocco Evangelist Mamie Williams establishing church- he moved to Hattiesburg, MS, where he accepted Springs retreat, coached little league baseball, es throughout the Southeast. She became a LPN a position as a Professor of Accountancy at the and developed “Weecho Inspiration,” founda- and moved to Tuscaloosa, AL. She then moved University of Southern Mississippi. He became tion to support special needs students, and was to Columbus, MS and became the director of the a Certified Managerial Accountant in 1993. In involved with Best Buddies. Gary enjoyed cook- Chi Alpha Ministry of First Assembly of God at 1999, he accepted a position as a Professor of ing, Mississippi State sports, and traveling. Most Mississippi University for Women. She attended Accountancy with the School of Business at people remember Gary as a principal, coach, and First Assembly of God where she met Jim Fields William Carey University. Shortly thereafter, teacher of the “game of life.” He was passionate and they married in 1974. She was a faithful wife he became Dean of the School of Business at about teaching young people. Gary was a godly who cared for her husband until he passed away William Carey University. Dr. Keasler remained man, who was an example not only to his own in 1990. at William Carey until his retirement in 2008. children but to many young people whose lives She continued her service to the church as He was very passionate about his profession and he has touched. He was an amazing son, hus- a long time Sunday School teacher until in her truly enjoyed the time he spent teaching. band, brother, and mentor. 90’s, when her health declined and she moved to He was a member of Main Street Baptist Gary is survived by his wife of 34 years-Da- Trinity Nursing Home. Church in Hattiesburg, MS where he served as na Terry White, Starkville, MS children-Carrie She is preceded in death by her parents, her a Deacon. In his free time, he enjoyed spending Ann White of Columbus, MS; and Samuel Ward husband, her sisters, Peggy Johnson and Marga- time outdoors by going on long runs and fishing. White of Starkville, MS; his mother-Liza White, ret Conner, and her step-children, Floyd Fields, Hubert was a devoted husband, father, and Maben, MS; a brother-Mickey (Linda) White of Jack Fields, Houston Fields, and Lois Fields. grandfather who loved his wife, children, and Maben, MS; and a sister-Dena (Keith) Miller of She is survived by her sister Lucie Wehr of grandchildren with all his heart and soul. He Tupelo, MS. Sigourney, IA, step-daughter Peggy Askew of was considered by many to be a generous and Pallbearers were Ben White, David Farley, Henderson, NC, step daughter-in-laws Madge unselfish man. Above all else, he was a man who Jason Minga, Ron Harpole, Tony Shelton, and Fields and Elaine Corser both of Columbus, lived by the word of God. Jeremy Nicholas. Honorary Pallbearers were MS, 10 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, During the past two years, Dr. Keasler was Immanuel Football Players, Nurses for Oktibbe- 18 great-great grandchildren, and 2 great-great- cared for by his loving wife, Virginia, as well as, ha County Hospital, North Mississippi Medical great grandchildren and a number of nieces and the following caring and dependable caregivers; (Starkville/Tupelo), and the Teachers and Staff nephews. Florestine Magee, Sophia Foster, Mattie Leggett, from Starkville Academy. Pallbearers will be Brian Lane, Ashley Denton, Charmaine Cooley, Bobbye Stewart, Stephanie Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Dusty Fields, Hunter Fields, and Austin York. Brown, Alonzo Pollard, and Jaied Flowers. The Lymphoma Society, MS Chapter, 405 Fontaine Honorary pallbearers will be the Overcomers Keasler family is forever grateful for all their Place, Suite 103, Ridgeland, MS 39157, www.do- Sunday School class, staff of Trinity Nursing hard work and support during his darkest days. nate.lls.org Home and Dr. Bradley Brown. Dr. Keasler is survived by his wife of 53 years, Compliments of In lieu of flowers, she requested any memo- Virginia Bennett Keasler of Hattiesburg, MS; a Lowndes Funeral Home rials be made to missions through First Assem- son, Michael W. Keasler (Myra B.) of Starkville, www.lowndesfuneralhome.net bly of God, 2401 Military Road, Columbus, MS MS; a daughter, Deena C. Keasler of Petal, 39705. MS; two grandchildren, Jordan M. Keasler and Mallory L. Keasler both of Starkville, MS; as well Expressions of Sympathy May as a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins. If you don’t read The Dispatch, Be Left At how are you gonna know? www.memorialfuneral.net Paid Obituary - Moore Funeral Home 6A TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com City to hold second Christmas tree bonfire Monday

“We really wanted to cre- “We encourage all in the city Christmas trees can be placed curbside from now until event ate a community event for ev- and county to come out and be BY ALEX HOLLOWAY city will collect them until the Second Avenue North. eryone to come out and have a part of it.” good time,” Berry said. “We [email protected] day of the bonfire. The bonfire is a collabora- a Smith said trees can also be had a great turnout last year. “Just put the tree out and our tion between the city and the dropped off at the public works It was really cold, which may The city of Columbus will public works department will Columbus-Lowndes Conven- department on the intersection have helped. We don’t know host its second Christmas bon- of Martin Luther King Drive begin going through neigh- tion and Visitors Bureau. Berry what the weather will be like fire at 6 p.m. Monday. and Bell Avenue. He asked that borhoods the Monday after said assistance from any volun- this year — it may be just like a Christina Berry, the city’s Christmas,” Berry said. “If the teer organizations is welcome. summer bonfire.” residents remove all decora- director of Planning and Com- community would like to help The bonfire began last year Mayor Robert Smith echoed tions from trees before leaving munity Development, told The us out, they can drop them off as a way to dispose of unneed- Berry’s sentiment, and wel- them out for curbside pickup or Dispatch that residents can at the Farmers’ Market also.” ed live Christmas trees while comed everyone to the event. dropping them off. leave any live Christmas trees The Farmers’ Market is providing a chance for a com- “This is a way to bring our To reach the public works out for curbside pickup. The next to the soccer complex on munity gathering. citizens together,” Smith said. department, call 662-328-4481.

Belk Bowl Continued from Page 1A “I have a lot of great NC State safeties/ reminisced a little bit “It’s going to be hard play- from 1988-89 and coached ing,” Turner said. memories of being at NC co-special teams coor- about their time together ing them in Charlotte. the defensive tackles and Both Turner and Diaz State,” Diaz said. “My two dinator Clayton White at NC State. When we played in the linebackers for the Wolf- have fond memories of NC youngest sons were born played linebacker for the Diaz steadily refined bowl game in Charlotte pack from 1995-96. State, but, as Turner put it, in Raleigh. Wolfpack from 1998-00. his defensive style while in (2005), it was a very pro Turner remembers there is no question where “(They have a) very Diaz got to spend one Raleigh and the Wolfpack Wolfpack crowd. Their seeing the Wolfpack beat their allegiances lie for loyal, passionate fanbase, year with White while be- had the No. 1 defense in fans do a great job and No. 7 Penn State and Joe Wednesday’s game. which is reminiscent of ing a graduate assistant. the nation in 2004, yards make a lot of noise. You Paterno 12-7 in 1974, one “My allegiance is with what we have here,” he NC State assistant head per game wise. know it’s going to be a of his fondest memories of the Bulldogs,” Turner added. “It’s a place that strength and conditioning This will be the first challenge when you go to the team he grew up pull- said. “But it will be fun to identifies well with the coach Dantonio Burnette time Diaz has faced NC North Carolina to play NC ing for. go home and play against people of the state of played linebacker for the State. State.” “When you’re a kid and those guys and be in Char- North Carolina. I think Wolfpack from 1999-02. “The first thing I Turner, who played at you have a chance to go to lotte.” the same way we do here Diaz said he has already thought about was just Davidson College in near- games like that, and then Follow Dispatch sports with the state of Missis- seen and spoken to both some of those guys that by Davidson, was a grad- having a chance to coach writer Ben Wait on Twitter sippi.” coaches and they have I knew there,” Diaz said. uate assistant at NC State there, it was a great feel- @bcwait

Barges Continued from Page 1A the gates are also block- products and, of course, These products go mercial lockages includes traffic moves up and and north for the sum- ing water flow and wa- soybeans, make their way through the Lock & Dam towboats and barges, down the waterway, head- mer, “just like migratory ter traffic from moving up or down the Tenn-Tom, on barges every day, Sau- while recreational lock- ing south for the winter birds,” said Saucer. through the Lock & Dam, according to Saucer. cer said. Usually about ages include privately disrupting a very popular Currently the biggest four or five barges go owned boats likes yachts route, according to Rick of these industries is coal, through per day, but it and fishing boats. The Saucer, operations man- but petroleum and chem- can be more. Lock & Dam doesn’t ager at the Lock & Dam. icals are also big, Saucer “Some days you might track the exact number Almost everyone offers cremation. An average of six mil- said. A lot of raw materi- have 10 or 12, and some of barges that go through Offering on-site cremation puts us lion tons of goods travel als travel down the water- days you have one or so,” carrying different materi- the 234 miles of water way to the steel mill, he Saucer said. “Of course, als, but Saucer said about in a class of our own. along the Tennessee-Tom- added. we also have recreation- 1,300 commercial lock- bigbee Waterway every “We get a lot of wood al lockages in addition to ages pass through each year. Everyday barges products on the north- commercial lockages.” year. In comparison, the carrying fuel, coal, chem- end of the waterway, not A lockage is any type Lock & Dam sees only © The Dispatch icals, sand and gravel, so much on this end,” he of water transportation 500 recreational lockag- 1131 Lehmberg Rd. FUNERAL HOME 662-328-1808 iron ore, scrap steel, wood said. on the waterway. Com- es. In particular, yacht Columbus, MS & CREMATORY www.lowndesfuneralhome.net

Lowndes Co. inmate dead in suspected suicide

sheet, according to Greg Merchant, the Autopsy taking place today, coroner in Lowndes County. Dooley was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Gold- according to coroner en Triangle, where he was pronounced BY ISABELLE ALTMAN dead about 3:30 p.m. Saturday. [email protected] An autopsy was slated to take place to- day in Jackson, Merchant said. A 45-year-old Brooksville man appears No foul play is suspected. to have committed suicide this weekend Capt. Ryan Rickert with the Lowndes while in custody at the Lowndes County County Sheriff’s Office said Dooley was Adult Detention Center. in custody for violation of probation. Carl “Trey” Dooley, 45, was discovered The Mississippi Bureau of Investiga- Saturday in his cell hanging from a bed tion is investigating.

Pedestrian Continued from Page 1A wards before she lost con- bad injuries” but remains bruises, swelling and is trol of the vehicle, veered in stable condition. having tons of surgeries,” New Year’s across the west-bound Authorities continue the page states. “There’s lane of Highway 50 and to investigate the incident a long road to recovery. crashed into a ditch, ac- but “charges are pending Brittany has no insur- Advertising Deadlines cording to Turnipseed. against the driver,” Tur- ance and the driver had Edwards and Lynch nipseed said. no license or insurance. Display Ads were both injured and A GoFundMe page Prayers and support for taken to Baptist Memorial was created today for Ed- Brittany, family & friends Publication Date Deadline Hospital-Golden Triangle. wards. The page states are much appreciated. Wed., Dec. 30 ...... Mon., Dec. 28, Noon Edwards was subsequent- that Edwards was thrown The page had raised Thurs., Dec. 31 ...... Mon., Dec. 28, 5 p.m. ly taken to University 40 feet after being struck more than $1,100 by press Fri., Jan. 1...... No Publication Medical Center in Jack- by the Expedition. time today. Sun., Jan 3 ...... Tues., Dec. 29, 3 p.m. son. Turnipseed told The “Brittany now suffers It can be viewed at go- Mon., Jan. 4 ...... Wed., Dec. 30, Noon Dispatch she had “pretty from many broken bones, fundme.com/57gmcb5w. Silver Wings Publication Date Deadline Police Fri., January 1 ...... No Publication Continued from Page 1A Classified Line Ads tion process. Smith said he reached out Publication Date Deadline to several police chiefs to add law en- Committee members: Tues., Dec. 29 ...... Mon., Dec. 28, Noon forcement experience as the committee Mayor Robert Smith Wed., Dec. 30 ...... Mon., Dec. 28, 5 p.m. reviewed applicants. Human Resources Director Pat Mitchell Thurs., Dec. 31 ...... Tues., Dec. 29, Noon Starkville Police Chief Frank Nich- Chief Operations Officer David Armstrong ols, West Point Police Chief Tim Brin- Ward 3 Councilman Charlie Box Fri., Jan. 1...... No Publication kley and Cleveland Police Chief John Ward 4 Councilman Marty Turner Sun., Jan 3 ...... Wed., Dec. 30, 10am Bingham joined the committee Monday Ward 1 representative Stephen James Mon., Jan. 4 ...... Wed., Dec. 30, Noon morning to help review applicants. Ward 2 representative RJ Matthews “I asked the chiefs to give us some Ward 3 representative Lee Roy Lollar Jr. Ward 4 representative Tiffany Sturdivant pointers because, from a law enforce- Ward 5 representative William Beckwith The offices of The Dispatch ment standpoint, they know a lot more Ward 6 representative Leon Speck than I do or some of the other people Starkville Police Chief Frank Nichols WILL BE CLOSED within the community,” Smith said. West Point Police Chief Tim Brinkley “They gave us some pointers to what Cleveland Police Chief John Bingham Thursday, Dec. 31 & Friday, Jan. 1 they thought we should look far as far as selecting the new chief.” Smith said the chiefs also offered to or and council will have to support this send interview questions that the coun- gentleman if we want him to be effective cil could just to use in addition to those and do an effective job. We’re looking already prepared. for someone with longevity,” the mayor Smith said he hopes to the city will said. “We don’t want a person to come 516 Main Street | Columbus | 662.328.2427 hire a chief who can interact well with here who’s just trying to finish out for the public, while showing strong admin- retirement. We want someone to come istrative and communication skills. who will put some stake in the game and “Whoever the chief may be, the may- who wants to be around here for a while.” Tell your child a bedtime story. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 7A Obituaries Continued from Page 5A Church Cemetery near Chapel with Wayne Jan. 15, 1939, to the to services at the funer- Montpelier. Visitation Doster officiating. late Thomas Miller and al home. will be Wednesday from Burial will follow in Alice Renfro Miller in Mr. Christian was 5-8 p.m. at the funeral Pleasant Grove Ceme- Monroe County. He was born May 3, 1932, to home. tery in Una. Visitation previously employed at the late G.E. and Jodie Mr. Hodnett was will be Wednesday from Burris and Artex. Christian. He served born Jan. 29, 1940, to 5-8 p.m. at the funeral In addition to his in the U.S. Army and Come See Our Amazing the late Herman DeWitt home. parents, he was preced- National Guard. He and Orene Andrews Mr. Poss was born ed in death by his son, was a member of First New Office Expansion! Wheeler Harold Miller; Hodnett. He was a Feb. 29, 1936, to the late Baptist Church of Ver- member of West End John Ed Poss and Vera sisters, Emma Langford formerly Dr. Chow’s Dental office non and was previously Baptist Church and was Barnes Poss Sr. in Mon- and Ruby Peach; and employed as a postal employed as a knife roe County. He served brother, Felix Miller. sharpener at Bryan in the U.S. Army and He is survived by his worker. Foods. He served in the the Mississippi Army wife, Marianna Hunter In addition to his par- U.S. Army and the Mis- National Guard. He was Miller of Hamilton; ents, he was preceded sissippi Army National previously employed by daughters, Mariesa in death by his brothers, Dr. David H. Curtis Dr. Susanne Cunningham Dr. John P. Nail Dr. Hannah J. Nail Guard. He was also a Bryan Foods and owned Miller of Hamilton and Collie Christian, Hubert member of the West Poss Construction. Sandra Weiderman of Christian, Tom Chris- Point American Legion. In addition to his Bradenton, Florida; sis- tian, Ellis Christian and CURTIS In addition to his father, he was preceded ters, Gertrude Sanders Lynwood Christian; and parents, he was pre- in death by his brother, of Tupelo, Mary Rattiff sister, Archevia Phillips. Optometry ceded in death by his Coleman Poss. of Columbus and Helen He is survived by his Clinic son, Chris Hodnett; He is survived by his Pace of Becker; brother, wife, Betty Lou Chris- Call today for an appointment © The Dispatch sister, Dena Hodnett daughters, Susan Jones, Wayne Miller of Bir- tian of Vernon; son, 1823 Fifth Street North • Columbus, MS Coggins; and brothers, Jennifer Poss and Pam mingham, Alabama; Wayne Christian of Ver- 328-5225 • visionsource-curtisoptometry.com four grandchildren; and Floyd Rosco and DeWitt Ware, all of West Point; non; daughter, Kathy Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; Closed 12-1 for Lunch Andrews Hodnett. son, Michael Poss of six great-grandchildren. Turman of Vernon; four He is survived by his West Point; sisters, grandchildren; and two wife, Judy A. Hodnett Carolyn Crowley of Deborah Kearney great-grandchildren. of West Point; sons, Prairie and Barbara COLUMBUS — Deb- Robert Hodnett of Red- Humber of West Point; orah Kearney, 80, died ding, California, Tommy brother, John Ed Poss Dec. 29, 2015 at her Hodnett of Clarksville, Jr. of Ocean Springs; residence. Tennessee, and Chris- seven grandchildren; Arrangements are topher Hodnett of West and seven great-grand- incomplete and will be Della Fields Point; and seven grand- children. announced by Lowndes Visitation: children. Funeral Home. Tuesday, Dec. 29 • 9:30-11 AM Pallbearers will be First Assembly of God Pallbearers will be Michael Poss, Corey Services: Daniel Bodry, John Poss, Ashley Poss, Car- Tuesday, Dec. 29 • 11 AM Alma Black First Assembly of God Blankenship, Mickey son Poss, Jordan Ware NOXUBEE COUN- Burial Blankenship, Dan and George Sawtelle. TY — Alma Black, 88, Memorial Gardens Arnold, Ray Weed, Memorials may died Dec. 28, 2015, at memorialfuneral.net Larry Jennings, Jeremy be made to St. Jude Louisville Health Cen- Jennings, Andy Lee, Children’s Research ter in Louisville. Chase Austin and Dar- Hospital, Post Office Arrangements are Al Ott win Turk. Box 1818, Memphis, TN Visitation: incomplete and will be Wednesday, Dec. 30 • 12:30-2 PM Memorials may be 38101. announced by Carter’s Center Hill Baptist Church made to Palestine Unit- Services: Funeral Service of Wednesday, Dec. 30 • 2 PM ed Methodist Church Basil Miller Macon. Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Care Fund, HAMILTON — Basil Burial C/O Mrs. Roxie Brock, Center Hill Cemetery Harold Miller, 76, died James Christian gunterandpeel.com 9675 Joe Stevens Road, Dec. 27, 2015, at North VERNON, Ala. — Cedar Bluff, MS 39741. Mississippi Medical James Austin Christian, Center in Tupelo. 83, died Dec. 27, 2015, Mary Thigpen Ellis Poss Graveside services at Fayette Medical Incomplete WEST POINT — are today at 2 p.m. in Center. gunterandpeel.com Ellis Monroe Poss, 79, New Prospect Ceme- Services will be died Dec. 26, 2015, at tery with Tim Wilson Wednesday at 2 p.m. the Mississippi State officiating. Visitation is at First Baptist Church Veteran’s Home in Kos- today from 12:30-1:30 with David Woods ciusko. p.m. at Tisdale-Lann officiating. Burial will Services will be Memorial Funeral follow in Vernon City Thursday at 2 p.m. at Home in Aberdeen. Cemetery. Visitation Calvert Funeral Home Mr. Miller was born will be two hours prior Ohio grand jury doesn’t indict officers BY MARK GILLISPIE cold and steady rain that the grand jury’s decision The Associated Press fell throughout the day. but called on people to ex- County Prosecutor press themselves “peace- CLEVELAND — Offi- Tim McGinty announced fully and democratically.” cials are urging calm as that Loehmann and his they brace for expected field training officer protests after a grand wouldn’t be indicted be- The family of jury voted not to indict a cause of “indisputable” white Cleveland police of- evidence that Tamir was ficer for fatally shooting Bryan Owings a 12-year-old black boy reaching for what officers would like to extend our sincere appreciation to who was carrying what thought was a real gun Vineyard Court Nursing Home and Camellia turned out to be a pellet tucked in his waistband, Hospice for their dedicated and loving care, to gun. and urged those who dis- Woodland Baptist Church for all their love and Small groups of pro- agreed with the grand support, to WCBI for the lovely Tribute and to the testers gathered Monday jury to protest peacefully. United States Air Force Honor Guard. We would outside the Cuyahoga “It is time for the com- like to thank everyone who sent flowers, food, cards, County Justice Center munity and all of us to phone calls and every expression of kindness. start to heal,” McGinty and at the recreation May God Bless, center where Tamir Rice said. was shot by then-rookie Cleveland Mayor The Owings Family: patrolman Timothy Loeh- Frank Jackson made Joanne; Bryan, Jr. and Sylvia; mann in November 2014. a similar plea, as did Bart, Linda and Emily; and Bruce The size of those protests Tamir’s family. Attorneys likely was reduced by a for the family condemned

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CAMPAIGN 2016 ‘Tis the season for dreams of brokered political convention Speculation swirling the primaries won’t produce a clear winner and one of the parties’ big nominating conventions will dissolve in chaos BY NANCY BENAC “I don’t think that’s going to hap- The Associated Press pen,” says Trump. Veteran politicos agree such sce- WASHINGTON — ‘Tis the sea- narios are unlikely. son — no, not THAT season. The outlook will clarify once peo- It’s that point in the presidential ple start voting in February, they election cycle when speculation insist. starts swirling that the primaries But they also acknowledge that won’t produce a clear winner and the chances of an unsettled outcome one of the parties’ big nominating are higher than usual in the current conventions will dissolve in chaos. unconventional political environ- This time, it’s the Republican side ment. of the race that’s looking particular- Ben Ginsberg, the lawyer who ly unsettled. served as counsel to the Mitt Rom- After a crazy year in which Don- ney and George W. Bush presiden- ald Trump’s ability to stay on top in a tial campaigns, says that because supersized pack has repeatedly con- this GOP election cycle offers three founded the conventional wisdom, lanes of candidates instead of two AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File the what-if chatter is wilder and — a “Trump” lane in addition to In this Dec. 21 file photo, Republi- © The Dispatch louder than usual. the traditional “establishment” and can presidential candidate busi- What if no one gets a majority of nessman Donald Trump acknowl- “conservative” lanes — “it becomes edges the crowd before speaking in delegates in the primaries and cau- more likely that no one will have a Grand Rapids, Mich. cuses? What if Trump leads the del- majority of delegates.” egate count but party elites want to “The odds are still really small,” The large field of GOP candidates derail his route to the nomination? Ginsberg continues, then offers this and Trump’s wildcard candidacy ar- What if delegates to the Cleveland caveat: “I did say on the day before en’t the only factors at play in specu- convention deadlock on multiple the 2000 election that there would lation that the 2016 primaries could votes and then try to turn to some- never be another presidential re- end in uncertainty. one completely new, perhaps House count.” The GOP in recent years has Speaker Paul Ryan?!? This from the man who went on been shifting to a more proportion- Ridiculous, says Ryan. to play a central role in the Florida al way of allocating delegates from Silly, says Republican Party recount at the heart of the Bush v. each state than the old winner-take- Chairman Reince Priebus. Gore battle for the presidency. all approach.

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BY BEN WAIT that limited him BY RALPH D. RUSSO [email protected] as a freshman and The Associated Press CH A R LOT TE, has played in all 12 games. DALLAS — So big. So strong. So talented. N.C. — J.T. Gray’s And so, so many. young career has At 2:30 p.m. The Alabama football team’s defensive line is seen some highs. Wednesday the most imposing group in college football. The Last season, the (ESPN), Gray Mississippi State Gray Crimson Tide rolls an 11-man rotation of poten- could earn his first tial NFL prospects at opposing offenses. linebacker was start in a bowl game named to the All-South- Mississippi State Athletic Media Relations “I think that’s unheard of, usually, in college when MSU (8-4) takes on Fred Ross (8), Richie Brown (39), and other members eastern Conference football,” Michigan State center Jack Allen said North Carolina State (7-5) of the Mississippi State football team visited the Levine Monday. Freshman team after Children’s Hospital on Monday in Charlotte, North playing in six games. This in the Belk Bowl at Bank Carolina. The Bulldogs also visited Second Harvest Run stuffers. Pass rushers. No. 2 Alabama has season, Gray has bounced of America Stadium. Food Bank as part of their preparations for their game them all in abundance, from 312-pound All-Amer- back from the injuries See GRAY, 6B against North Carolina State in the Belk Bowl. See ALABAMA, 6B

COLLEGES WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL YEAR IN REVIEW: Top Events Prescott Godfrey’s blast earns No. 1 status receives BY SCOTT WALTERS [email protected]

New Hope High School senior baseball player top honor Will Godfrey doesn’t need a lot of time to recall the biggest hit of his baseball career. From Special Reports “The home run against Oxford will always be the highlight of my baseball career,” Godfrey CHARLOTTE, N.C. said. “To have that hit against one of our main — Mississippi State rivals — to do that at home and have it win the All-America quarterback game — that is exciting.” Dak Prescott was named Godfrey homered in the home half of the the 2015 Senior CLASS seventh inning to lift New Hope to a 1-0 victory Award® winner for the against Oxford on May 14 in Game 2 of a three- NCAA Division I Football game series for the Mississippi High School Bowl Subdivision, Pre- mier Sports Management See TOP EVENTS, 5B announced this morning. The annual award, which is given to the most out- Mark Wilson/Dispatch Staff Sophomore guard Blair Schaefer drives past a Southeastern Louisiana s t a n d i n g defender Monday in the No. 8 Mississippi State women’s basketball team’s senior stu- 81-41 victory at Humphrey Coliseum. Schaefer tied her career high with 12 dent-athlete points on four 3-pointers. in Division I football, is Prescott the second i nd iv idua l BULLDOGS FLAT IN ROUT national award for an MSU player in the 116-year his- tory of the program (John- Vivians, Okorie lead No. 8 MSU in lethargic return from break than Banks, 2012 Jim From Special Reports Thorpe Award). GAME 14 “I tried — to the best STARKVILLE — The No. 8 n No. 17 South Florida of my ability — to repre- Mississippi State women’s basketball vs. No. 8 Mississippi State, 3:30 p.m. sent our football team in team shook off a lackluster start to Wednesday a first-class manner in cruise to an 81-41 win against South- (SEC Network, WKBB-FM 100.9) everything I did, and I am eastern Louisiana in its first game See PRESCOTT, 5B back from Christmas break. “We looked flat,” MSU coach Vic Chinwe Okorie and Victoria Vivi- Schaefer said. “It’s hard to look flat ans each scored 13 points to pace the Chris McDill/Special to The Dispatch INSIDE New Hope High School catcher Will Godfrey coming off Christmas break. Right Bulldogs. Morgan William and Blair n The Southeastern claps as he rounds third base after hitting a Conference honored now, we don’t have those one or two Schaefer each added 12 points. The walk-off home run to beat Oxford 1-0 in Game 2 Mississippi State freshman people who grab everyone else and Bulldogs shot 35.5 percent from the of the Mississippi High School Activities Malik Newman with a weekly tell them that we need to get it to- field and committed 14 turnovers. Association Class 5A North State championship award Monday. Page 7B gether.” See MSU WOMEN, 5B series in Columbus.

Holiday Hoops Action PREP BASKETBALL Top girls matchup set for day two of Outlaw tourney

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Starkville High School girls basketball coach Kristie Williams believes in the “one-game-at-a- time” mantra. However, Williams quickly admits the second of her team’s two games in the Travis Outlaw Slam Dunk at the Hump holiday hoops tourna- ment should be a dandy. No. 2 Starkville (11-0) will face No. 1 Olive Branch (14-0) in a potential Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A state tournament matchup. That game will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The 12-game, two-day event opens with six games today at Mississippi State’s Humphrey Coliseum. The Starkville girls face Raleigh Egypt (1-4) of Memphis, Tennessee at 5:30 p.m. today, while the Starkville boys (11-1) will face Bolton (6-3) of Arlington, Tennessee at 7 p.m. “The Olive Branch contest will be outstand- Chris McDill/Special to The Dispatch ing,” Williams said. “It is the type of game you LEFT: West Lowndes High School’s Marcus Farmer goes up for a layup Monday in his team’s game against Hatley in the Columbus Christian Academy Christmas Tournament in Steens. The West Lowndes boys won 76-34. The want to play in as players and coach in as coach- West Lowndes girls also beat Hatley 56-53. RIGHT: The Columbus Christian Academy and the Victory Christian es. The teams are Nos. 1 and 2 in the rankings. boys basketball teams played in the final game of the first day of action. The coaches of both teams were When you play the No. 1 team in the state, it is unavailable at press time to provide scores or identifications of the players. The tournament will continue through always a measuring stick. It gives you a gauge of Wednesday. See OUTLAW, 7B 2B TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com

21. Utah 10-2 224 24 22. Cincinnati 10-3 199 22 The AP Women’s Top 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Basketball 23. Baylor 9-2 195 23 The weekly poll, with first-place votes in CALENDAR NBA 24. South Carolina 11-0 175 25 parentheses, records through Dec. 27, total EASTERN CONFERENCE 25. UCLA 9-4 51 — points based on 25 points for a first-place vote Atlantic Division Also Receiving Votes: UConn 49, Oregon through one point for a 25th-place vote and Prep Basketball W L Pct GB 45, Gonzaga 44, Pittsburgh 42, George previous ranking: Toronto 19 13 .594 — Washington 40, Dayton 19, Colorado 15, Rec. Pts Prv Reynolds leads Navy Today’s Games Monmouth (NJ) 11, Northwestern 11, 1. UConn (32) 9-0 800 1 Boston 18 13 .581 ½ New York 14 18 .438 5 Vanderbilt 10, Iowa 7, Texas Tech 6, Florida 4, 2. South Carolina 12-0 763 2 Aberdeen at St. Andrew’s Classic Brooklyn 9 22 .290 9½ Texas 4, Saint Joseph’s 2, Ole Miss 1, Saint 3. Notre Dame 10-1 725 3 Hamilton at Lamar County Tournament Philadelphia 2 31 .061 17½ Mary’s (Cal) 1. 4. Baylor 13-0 712 4 Southeast Division 5. Texas 11-0 662 5 USA Today Top 25 6. Maryland 11-0 654 6 past Pittsburgh Caledonia at South Lamar Tournament W L Pct GB The weekly poll, with first-place votes in 7. Kentucky 10-0 597 7 Atlanta 20 13 .606 — parentheses, records through Dec. 27, points 8. Mississippi State 11-1 556 8 Hebron Christian, Starkville Academy, Oak Hill Miami 18 12 .600 ½ based on 25 points for a first-place vote through 9. Ohio State 8-3 550 9 Orlando 18 13 .581 1 one point for a 25th-place vote and previous 10. Oregon State 9-1 479 11 Academy at East Webster Tournament Charlotte 17 13 .567 1½ ranking: 11. Stanford 9-2 472 12 Washington 14 15 .483 4 Rec. Pts Pvs 12. Duke 9-3 402 13 to win Military Bowl Central Academy at Lamar School Tournament Central Division 1. Michigan State (27) 13-0 771 1 13. Tennessee 8-3 394 14 W L Pct GB 2. Oklahoma (3) 11-0 730 2 14. Northwestern 11-1 349 15 Winston Aca. at Hartfield Academy Invitational Cleveland 20 9 .690 — By The Associated Press 3. Kansas (1) 10-1 715 3 15. Florida St. 8-3 345 10 Columbus Christian Academy Indiana 18 12 .600 2½ 4. Maryland 11-1 683 4 16. Texas A&M 9-3 327 16 Chicago 17 12 .586 3 5. Virginia 10-1 648 5 17. Arizona State 8-3 244 22 Christmas Tournament Detroit 17 14 .548 4 6. Xavier 12-0 610 6 18. Oklahoma 9-2 239 18 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — How appropriate Milwaukee 12 20 .375 9½ 7. Arizona 12-1 544 8 19. California 8-2 224 21 Nettleton (boys) vs. West Lowndes, 2 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE 8. North Carolina 10-2 530 7 20. South Florida 7-2 192 20 that Keenan Reynolds’ final touchdown at Southwest Division 9. Iowa State 10-1 480 9 21. UCLA 7-3 137 19 Nettleton (girls) vs. West Lowndes, 3:15 p.m. W L Pct GB 10. Butler 10-1 471 12 22. Miami 12-1 119 23 Navy thrust him into the NCAA record book San Antonio 27 6 .818 — 11. Kentucky 10-2 465 11 23. Missouri 12-0 101 25 Calhoun Academy (boys) vs. Columbus Christian Dallas 18 13 .581 8 and secured a milestone victory for the Mid- 12. Duke 9-2 434 10 24. Michigan State 9-2 99 24 (b team), 4:30 p.m. Memphis 17 16 .515 10 13. Providence 12-1 396 14 25. DePaul 8-5 84 17 shipmen. Houston 16 16 .500 10½ 14. Purdue 12-1 378 13 Also Receiving Votes: Southern Cal 36, Seton Calhoun Academy (girls) vs. Hatley, 5:45 p.m. New Orleans 10 21 .323 16 15. Miami 10-1 367 16 Hall 34, Georgia 27, Virginia Tech 18, Iowa 14, Reynolds wrapped up his record-setting Northwest Division 16. Villanova 9-2 309 17 Oregon 14, Syracuse 14, Florida 4, Princeton 4, Hatley (boys) vs. Victory Christian, 7 p.m. W L Pct GB 17. West Virginia 10-1 299 18 UTEP 4, Nebraska 3, Oklahoma State 2. college career in spectacular fashion, run- Oklahoma City 21 10 .677 — 18. Louisville 11-2 249 15 Travis Outlaw Slam Dunk at the Hump Utah 13 16 .448 7 19. Texas A&M 9-2 220 19 ning for three scores and throwing for anoth- Portland 13 20 .394 9 20. South Carolina 11-0 157 23 Hockey At Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville Denver 12 19 .387 9 21. Baylor 9-2 146 22 er Monday to lead Navy past Pittsburgh 44-28 Minnesota 11 20 .355 10 22. Utah 10-2 94 — NHL Grenada (girls) vs. Louisville, 11:30 a.m. Pacific Division 23. Cincinnati 10-3 90 21 EASTERN CONFERENCE in the Military Bowl. W L Pct GB 24. Gonzaga 10-3 79 24 Atlantic Division Germantown (boys) vs. Brighton, 1 p.m. Golden State 29 1 .967 — 25. Pittsburgh 10-1 49 — GP W L OT Pts GF GA After the Midshipmen let a 24-point cush- L.A. Clippers 19 13 .594 11 Also Receiving Votes: UConn 47, George Montreal 38 21 14 3 45 110 95 ion dwindle to 38-28, Reynolds capped a nine- Olive Branch (girls) vs. Harrison Central, 2:30 Sacramento 12 19 .387 17½ Washington 25, UCLA 20, Oregon 17, Notre Florida 36 20 12 4 44 98 83 Phoenix 12 21 .364 18½ Dame 15, Vanderbilt 10, Dayton 7, Colorado 5, Detroit 36 18 11 7 43 93 94 play drive with a 9-yard touchdown run with p.m. L.A. Lakers 5 27 .156 25 Texas 4, California 3, Indiana 3, Monmouth 2, Boston 35 19 12 4 42 108 94 Greenville (boys) vs. Neshoba Central, 4 p.m. Saint Mary’s 1, Southern Cal 1, Texas Tech 1. Ottawa 36 18 12 6 42 108 105 4:19 remaining. It was his 88th career touch- Monday’s Games Tampa Bay 37 18 15 4 40 95 88 Starkville (girls) vs. Raleigh Egypt, 5:30 p.m. Indiana 93, Atlanta 87 Monday’s Women’s Buffalo 36 15 17 4 34 85 94 down, breaking a tie with Kenneth Dixon of Orlando 104, New Orleans 89 Toronto 34 13 14 7 33 89 94 Starkville (boys) vs. Bolton, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers 108, Washington 91 College Scores Metropolitan Division Louisiana Tech for most in Football Bowl Sub- Charlotte 108, L.A. Lakers 98 EAST GP W L OT Pts GF GA division history. Wednesday’s Games Brooklyn 111, Miami 105 Boston College 71, Northeastern 45 Washington 35 27 6 2 56 110 72 Chicago 104, Toronto 97 Cent. Michigan 76, Rider 58 N.Y. Rangers 37 20 13 4 44 107 98 It was classic Reynolds, given that he Hebron Christian, Starkville Academy, Oak Hill San Antonio 101, Minnesota 95 Colgate 52, Siena 50 N.Y. Islanders 36 19 12 5 43 97 85 Dallas 103, Milwaukee 93 Fairfield 67, Harvard 50 New Jersey 36 17 14 5 39 84 90 broke a slew of records and won a whole lot of Academy at East Webster Tournament Utah 95, Philadelphia 91 Richmond 54, Lafayette 46 Pittsburgh 35 17 15 3 37 79 86 Cleveland 101, Phoenix 97 Saint Joseph’s 104, UMBC 45 Philadelphia 35 15 13 7 37 76 96 games during his four-year run at the Naval Central Academy at Lamar School Tournament Golden State 122, Sacramento 103 UConn 83, Maryland 73 Carolina 36 15 16 5 35 85 103 Today’s Games Vermont 60, Boston U. 45 Columbus 38 13 22 3 29 92 120 Academy. Winston Aca. at Hartfield Academy Invitational Detroit at New York, 6:30 p.m. West Virginia 67, Elon 57 WESTERN CONFERENCE Miami at Memphis, 7 p.m. SOUTH Central Division “To be able to seal the game and get the Columbus Christian Academy Atlanta at Houston, 7 p.m. Alabama 68, Lipscomb 49 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Florida Gulf Coast 71, Quinnipiac 70, OT Dallas 37 27 7 3 57 129 91 record at the same time is pretty cool,” the Florida St. 77, Jacksonville 60 Christmas Tournament Cleveland at Denver, 8 p.m. St. Louis 38 22 12 4 48 95 90 Georgia 81, Tennessee Tech 48 Minnesota 35 19 10 6 44 95 84 5-foot-11 senior said. Wednesday’s Games Hampton 47, Wake Forest 42 Calhoun Aca. (boys) vs. Winston Aca., 10 a.m. Brooklyn at Orlando, 6 p.m. Chicago 37 20 13 4 44 97 89 Kentucky 81, Tennessee St. 39 Nashville 36 18 12 6 42 97 92 Reynolds ran for 144 yards on 24 carries, L.A. Clippers at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Louisville 88, UT Martin 66 Calhoun Aca. (girls) vs. West Lowndes, 11:15 a.m. Washington at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. Colorado 37 18 17 2 38 106 102 was 9 of 17 for 126 yards, and had a reception Mississippi St. 81, SE Louisiana 41 Winnipeg 35 16 17 2 34 93 104 L.A. Lakers at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Rhode Island 68, FIU 50 West Lowndes (boys) vs. Columbus Christian, Indiana at Chicago, 7 p.m. Pacific Division for 47 yards on a trick play. Samford 47, LSU 44 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Utah at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Southern Miss. 75, William Carey 34 12:30 p.m. Phoenix at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles 35 22 11 2 46 93 79 He leaves Navy (11-2) as the Football Bowl UNC-Greensboro 71, Md.-Eastern Shore 51 Arizona 35 17 15 3 37 95 109 Travis Outlaw Slam Dunk at the Hump Golden State at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Virginia 75, Coppin St. 40 Philadelphia at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Vancouver 38 14 15 9 37 93 109 Subdivision career leader in touchdowns and MIDWEST San Jose 35 17 16 2 36 96 100 points (530). His 4,559 yards rushing are the At Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville Denver at Portland, 9 p.m. Ball St. 79, Saint Louis 70 Calgary 35 17 16 2 36 96 116 Monday’s Men’s College George Washington 70, Illinois 57 Edmonton 37 15 19 3 33 95 113 most by a quarterback in Division I history. Harrison Central (girls) vs. Grenada, 11:30 a.m. Ill.-Chicago 66, E. Illinois 54 Anaheim 34 13 15 6 32 66 87 Scores Indiana 76, Yale 60 With Reynolds leading the way, the Mid- Germantown (boys) vs. Greenville, 1 p.m. EAST Marshall 61, S. Illinois 55 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for Army 91, Monmouth (NJ) 84 Milwaukee 73, IPFW 60 overtime loss. shipmen completed their first 11-win season Starkville (girls) vs. Olive Branch, 2:30 p.m. Boston U. 86, Kean 53 Minnesota 83, NJIT 50 Brown 81, Bethune-Cookman 73 N. Dakota St. 79, Cal St.-Fullerton 64 Monday’s Games in 135 years of football. That, more than all Columbus (boys) vs. Bolton, 4 p.m. Columbia 72, Howard 59 Northland 67, Marian (Wis.) 57 Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3, SO Cornell 65, St. Peter’s 62 Notre Dame 62, Oregon St. 61 Washington 2, Buffalo 0 his personal accomplishments, is what he will Starkville (boys) vs. Brighton, 5:30 p.m. Hofstra 80, Sacred Heart 73 St. Xavier 96, Grace 50 Nashville 5, N.Y. Rangers 3 remember. Holmes Central (girls) vs. Raleigh Egypt, 7 p.m. Iona 77, Drexel 70 W. Illinois 79, Illinois St. 64 Minnesota 3, Detroit 1 Rutgers 89, Mass.-Lowell 66 SOUTHWEST Los Angeles 5, Vancouver 0 “You play the game to win, so the record Stony Brook 83, NJIT 61 Arkansas 86, MVSU 46 Colorado 6, San Jose 3 Villanova 77, Penn 57 E. New Mexico at UTEP, ccd. Today’s Games for wins is the one that means the most to SOUTH Houston Baptist 96, Huston-Tillotson 65 Ottawa at Boston, 6 p.m. Belmont 85, Valparaiso 81 Loyola of Chicago 57, Rice 50 N.Y. Islanders at Toronto, 6 p.m. me,” Reynolds said. ON THE AIR Colby 93, St. Scholastica 70 Texas Southern 59, UTSA 44 Carolina at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Duke 105, Elon 66 FAR WEST Dallas at Columbus, 6 p.m. It was the first game for the Midshipmen Gardner-Webb 101, Middle Georgia St. 78 Arizona St. 69, CS Northridge 46 Montreal at Florida, 6:30 p.m. since they beat Army and coach Ken Niumat- Today Green Bay 78, Morehead St. 72 Idaho 75, Carroll (Mont.) 47 Nashville at St. Louis, 7 p.m. BOXING High Point 96, Methodist 50 Long Beach St. 48, Denver 41 Detroit at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. alolo decided to stay at Navy instead of taking Longwood 90, Cairn 52 Oregon 82, Seattle 62 Anaheim at Calgary, 8 p.m. 8 p.m. — Premier Boxing Champions, Omar Louisiana Tech 77, Prairie View 58 S. Utah 99, Bristol 37 Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8 p.m. the head coaching job at Brigham Young. North Carolina 96, UNC Greensboro 63 Southern Cal 75, UC Irvine 56 Chicago at Arizona, 8 p.m. Douglas vs. Frank De Alba, junior lightweights, at Randolph-Macon 84, Bryn Athyn 61 Stanford 73, Chattanooga 30 Wednesday’s Games Niumatalolo was glad he stuck around for Texas A&M-CC 74, Austin Peay 70 UC Santa Barbara 93, Morehead St. 78 Toronto at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, FS1 UC Riverside 81, Morgan St. 72 UCLA 70, UC Riverside 56 Buffalo at Washington, 6 p.m. Reynolds’ finale. New Jersey at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL UNC Wilmington 106, Campbell 83 The AP Women’s Top 25 “All of Keenan’s accolades are well de- W. Kentucky 93, Brescia 66 N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Noon — Tulane at Memphis, ESPNU Winthrop 116, Rio Grande 84 Fared Philadelphia at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. served,” the coach said. “What an unbeliev- MIDWEST Monday Noon — Tennessee St. at Tennessee, SEC Butler 92, IUPUI 54 able career he’s had. Once in a generation, Creighton 102, Coppin St. 77 1. UConn (10-0) beat No. 6 Maryland Soccer Network E. Illinois 78, Hannibal-LaGrange 53 83-73. Next: at Cincinnati, Wednesday. English Premier League some of the things he’s done. We’re going to E. Michigan 88, Detroit 73 2. South Carolina (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. Arkansas, Sunday. GP W D L GF GA Pts 2 p.m. — Temple at Cincinnati, ESPN2 Grand Canyon 86, SIU-Edwardsville 75 Arsenal 19 12 3 4 33 18 39 miss him.” New Mexico St. at Wichita St., ppd. 3. Notre Dame (11-1) beat No. 10 2 p.m. — Texas Southern at Baylor, ESPNU Leicester City 18 11 5 2 37 25 38 Quick Lane Bowl Oakland 101, Chicago St. 93 Oregon State 62-61. Next: vs. Georgia Tech, Tottenham 19 9 8 2 33 15 35 4 p.m. — SMU at Tulsa, ESPN2 South Dakota 89, Florida Gulf Coast 81, OT Wednesday. Manchester City 18 11 2 5 37 20 35 n Minnesota 21, Central Michigan 14: SOUTHWEST 4. Baylor (13-0) did not play. Next: at Crystal Palace 19 9 4 6 23 16 31 4 p.m. — Liberty at Notre Dame, ESPNU Houston 76, Nicholls St. 49 Oklahoma State, Wednesday. Manchester United 19 8 6 5 22 16 30 At Detroit, Minnesota coach Tracy Claeys TCU 75, Delaware St. 47 5. Texas (11-0) did not play. Next: at West West Ham 19 7 8 4 28 23 29 4 p.m. — Richmond at Texas Tech, FSN FAR WEST Watford 19 8 5 6 24 20 29 Arizona St. 75, CS Bakersfield 59 Virginia, Wednesday. made no apologies for taking his team to a 6. Maryland (11-1) lost to No. 1 UConn Stoke 19 8 5 6 20 19 29 6 p.m. — Purdue at Wisconsin, Big Ten Network California 86, Davidson 60 Liverpool 18 7 6 5 21 22 27 bowl with a losing record. Sacramento St. 78, Pacific Union 49 83-73. Next: at Illinois, Thursday. 7. Kentucky (11-0) beat Tennessee State Everton 19 6 8 5 35 28 26 6 p.m. — Florida St. at Florida, ESPN2 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 65, Utah Valley 50 Southampton 19 6 6 7 26 23 24 The Golden Gophers made the most of Seattle 80, UC Davis 75, OT 81-39. Next: at Auburn, Sunday. 6 p.m. — Wake Forest at LSU, ESPNU West Brom 19 6 5 8 18 24 23 their opportunity. UC Santa Barbara 83, Washington 78 8. Mississippi State (12-1) beat Chelsea 19 5 5 9 23 29 20 6 p.m. — Robert Morris at Georgia, SEC Network Utah 115, Coll. of Idaho 74 Southeastern Louisiana 81-41. Next: vs. No. 20 Norwich 19 5 5 9 22 32 20 “We played by the rules,” Claeys said. “If The Associated Press South Florida, Wednesday. Bournemouth 19 5 5 9 22 34 20 8 p.m. — Michigan St. at Iowa, Big Ten Network 9. Ohio State (8-3) did not play. Next: vs. Swansea 19 4 7 8 16 24 19 they don’t want 5-7 teams in the bowl, then Men’s Top 25 Fared No. 24 Michigan State, Thursday. Newcastle 19 4 5 10 19 34 17 8 p.m. — UConn at Texas, ESPN2 Sunderland 18 3 3 12 19 37 12 change the rule, but right now that’s the rule.” Monday 10. Oregon State (9-1) lost to No. 3 Notre 8 p.m. — UC Irvine at Kansas, ESPNU 1. Michigan State (13-0) did not play. Dame 62-61. Next: at Southern Cal, Saturday. Aston Villa 19 1 5 13 15 34 8 Quarterback Mitch Leidner ran 13 yards Next: at Iowa, Tuesday. 11. Stanford (10-2) beat Chattanooga 2. Kansas (10-1) did not play. Next: vs. UC 73-30. Next: at Arizona, Saturday. Monday’s Games COLLEGE FOOTBALL Crystal Palace 0, Swansea 0 for a touchdown with 4 minutes, 26 seconds Irvine, Tuesday. 12. Duke (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. 3. Oklahoma (11-0) did not play. Next: vs. Everton 3, Stoke 4 1 p.m. — Armed Forces Bowl, Air Force vs. Western Carolina, Tuesday. Norwich 2, Aston Villa 0 remaining, and the Golden Gophers held on No. 11 Iowa State, Saturday. 13. Tennessee (8-3) did not play. Next: California, at Fort Worth, Texas, ESPN 4. Maryland (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. Watford 1, Tottenham 2 for a victory against Central Michigan in the Penn State, Wednesday. vs. Stetson, Wednesday. West Brom 1, Newcastle 0 4:30 p.m. — Russell Athletic Bowl, North 5. Virginia (10-1) did not play. Next: vs. 14. Northwestern (11-1) did not play. Next: Arsenal 2, Bournemouth 0 Quick Lane Bowl on Monday night. Minneso- Oakland, Wednesday. at Penn State, Thursday. Manchester United 0, Chelsea 0 Carolina vs. Baylor, at Orlando, Florida, ESPN West Ham 2, Southampton 1 ta ended a trying season on a positive note. 6. Xavier (12-0) did not play. Next: at No. 15. Florida State (9-3) beat Jacksonville 8 p.m. — Texas Bowl, Texas Tech vs. LSU, at 16 Villanova, Thursday. 77-60. Next: at Louisville, Friday. Today’s Game Coach Jerry Kill retired in late October be- 7. North Carolina (11-2) beat UNC 16. Texas A&M (9-3) did not play. Next: Leicester City vs. Manchester City, 1945 GMT Greensboro 96-63. Next: vs. Clemson, vs. Prairie View, Tuesday. Wednesday’s Games Houston, ESPN Sunderland vs. Liverpool, 1945 GMT cause of continued difficulty managing his Wednesday. 17. Arizona State (9-3) beat Cal State 8. Arizona (12-1) did not play. Next: at Saturday’s Games NBA Northridge 69-46. Next: vs. No. 19 California, West Ham vs. Liverpool, 1245 GMT epilepsy and his job, and Claeys took over. Arizona State, Sunday. Saturday. 7 p.m. — Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, NBA TV 9. Butler (11-1) beat IUPUI 92-54. Next: Arsenal vs. Newcastle, 1500 GMT The Gophers were 5-7 after the regular vs. No. 12 Providence, Thursday. 18. Oklahoma (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. Leicester City vs. Bournemouth, 1500 GMT 7 p.m. — Miami at Memphis, Fox Sports Southeast 10. Kentucky (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. Kansas, Wednesday. Manchester United vs. Swansea, 1500 GMT season but were able to play on because not Mississippi, Saturday. 19. California (8-2) did not play. Next: vs. Norwich vs. Southampton, 1500 GMT NHL Sunderland vs. Aston Villa, 1500 GMT enough teams reached six wins to fill all the 11. Iowa State (10-1) did not play. Next: Cal State Northridge, Wednesday. 7 p.m. — Nashville at St. Louis, NBC Sports Network vs. Coppin State, Wednesday. 20. South Florida (7-2) did not play. Next: West Brom vs. Stoke, 1500 GMT bowls. All three teams that went to bowls at 12. Providence (12-1) did not play. Next: at No. 8 Mississippi State, Wednesday. Watford vs. Manchester City, 1730 GMT SOCCER at No. 9 Butler, Thursday. 21. UCLA (8-3) beat UC Riverside 70-56. Sunday’s Games 13. Miami (10-1) did not play. Next: vs. Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea, 1330 GMT 5-7 — Minnesota, Nebraska, and San Jose Next: vs. Southern Cal, Wednesday. Everton vs. Tottenham, 1600 GMT 1:45 p.m. — Premier League, Manchester City Princeton, Tuesday. 22. Miami (12-1) did not play. Next: vs. State — ended up winning. 14. Purdue (12-1) did not play. Next: at N.C. State, Wednesday. at Leicester City, NBC Sports Network Wisconsin, Tuesday. 15. Duke (10-2) beat Elon 105-66. Next: 23. Missouri (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. Transactions WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL vs. Long Beach State, Wednesday. Charlotte, Tuesday. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 16. Villanova (10-2) beat Pennsylvania 24. Michigan State (9-2) did not play. Monday’s Moves 6 p.m. — St. John’s at Creighton, FS2 77-57. Next: vs. No. 6 Xavier, Thursday. Next: at No. 9 Ohio State, Thursday. BASEBALL American League 17. SMU (11-0) did not play. Next: at 25. DePaul (8-5) did not play. Next: vs. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Agreed to terms Wednesday Tulsa, Tuesday. Marquette, Tuesday. with RHP Henderson Alvarez on a one-year 18. Louisville (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. contract. Designated RHP Arnold Leon for Yankees acquire Chapman COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wake Forest, Sunday. SEC Women’s Schedule assignment. 11 a.m. — West Virginia at Virginia Tech, ESPNU 19. West Virginia (10-1) did not play. Next: Monday’s Games National League at Virginia Tech, Wednesday. Georgia 81, Tennessee Tech 48 CINCINNATI REDS — Traded LHP Noon — Indiana at Rutgers, ESPN2 20. Texas A&M (9-2) did not play. Next: Kentucky 81, Tennessee State 39 Aroldis Chapman to the N.Y. Yankees for RHPs for four minor leaguers vs. Cal Poly, Tuesday. Alabama 68, Lipscomb 49 Caleb Cotham and Rookie Davis and INFs Eric 1 p.m. — Houston at South Florida, ESPNU 21. Utah (11-2) beat College of Idaho Arkansas 86, Mississippi Valley State 46 Jagielo and Tony Renda. 115-74. Next: at Stanford, Friday. Samford 47, LSU 44 BASKETBALL 2 p.m. — Michigan at Illinois, ESPN2 22. Cincinnati (10-3) did not play. Next: Mississippi State 81, Southeastern Louisiana 41 National Basketball Association BY HOWIE RUMBERG vs. Temple, Tuesday. Today’s Games NBA — Suspended Memphis F Matt Barnes The Associated Press 3 p.m. — Northwestern at Nebraska, ESPNU 23. Baylor (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. New Mexico State vs. Vanderbilt two games for engaging in a physical Texas Southern, Tuesday. (Bronx, New York), 2 p.m. altercation with and threatening New York 4 p.m. — Penn State at Maryland, ESPN2 24. South Carolina (11-0) did not play. Prairie View A&M at Texas A&M, 2 p.m. coach Derek Fisher on Oct. 3, in Redondo Next: vs. Francis Marion, Wednesday. (SEC Network +) Beach, Calif. NEW YORK — The New York Yankees 5 p.m. — Oakland at Virginia, ESPNU 25. UCLA (9-4) did not play. Next: at Charlotte at Missouri, 5:30 p.m. (SEC Network +) HOUSTON ROCKETS — Recalled F 6 p.m. — Minnesota at Ohio State, Big Ten Washington, Friday. Alabama A&M at Ole Miss, 6 p.m. Montrezl Harrell and G-F K.J. McDaniels from bolstered an already dominant bullpen Mon- (SEC Network +) Rio Grande Valley (NBADL). day, acquiring hard-throwing All-Star closer Network Southeastern Conference Wednesday’s Games MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Reassigned F Jarell Mississippi State vs. South Florida Martin to Iowa (NBADL). Men’s Schedule (Jacksonville, Florida), 3:30 p.m. PHOENIX SUNS — Fired assistant coaches Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds 6 p.m. — Clemson at North Carolina, ESPN2 Monday’s Games Jerry Sichting and Mike Longabardi. Promoted 6 p.m. — Seton Hall at Marquette, FS1 No Games Scheduled (SEC Network) Nate Bjorgken to defensive coordinator and for four minor leaguers. Today’s Games Central Florida vs. Florida (Jacksonville, Earl Watson to bench coach. 7 p.m. — Arkansas at Dayton, CBS Sports Tennessee State at Tennessee, Noon Florida), 6 p.m. (SEC Network) FOOTBALL Chapman became available after the (SEC Network) Auburn at Florida Gulf Coast, 6 p.m. (ESPN3) National Football League Reds’ deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers fell Network Wake Forest at LSU, 6 p.m. (ESPNU) Stetson at Tennessee, 6 p.m. (SEC Network +) NFL — Suspended Oakland FB Marcel Reece Florida State at Florida, 6 p.m. (ESPN2) New Orleans at Arkansas, 7 p.m. four games for violating the league’s policy on through during baseball’s winter meetings 8 p.m. — Syracuse at Pittsburgh, ESPN2 Robert Morris at Georgia, 6 p.m. (SEC Network +) performance-enhancing substances. (SEC Network) Thursday’s Games CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed LB Cam three weeks ago when it was learned Florida 8 p.m. — Georgetown at DePaul, FS1 Jacksonville State at Alabama, 7 p.m. No Games Scheduled Johnson from the practice squad. Waived (SEC Network +) Friday’s Games RB Daryl Richardson. Released DB De’Ante police investigated an accusation of domestic 8 p.m. — Western Michigan at Vanderbilt, SEC Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Missouri, 7 p.m. No Games Schedule Saunders from the practice squad. Network (SEC Network +) Saturday’s Games INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Placed G Hugh violence involving the Cuban left-hander. Cal Poly at Texas A&M, 7 p.m. (SEC Network +) No Games Scheduled Thornton and QB Charlie Whitehurst on injured 9 p.m. — Wyoming at San Diego State, CBS Wednesday’s Games reserve. Major League Baseball is currently investi- Frances Marion at South Carolina, 6 p.m. No. 7 Kentucky 81, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released RB Sports Network (SEC Network +) Joey Iosefa. gating and Chapman could face suspension un- Tennessee State 39 PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed FB Roos- 10 p.m. — Fresno St. at UNLV, ESPNU Arkansas at Dayton, 7 p.m. TENNESSEE ST. (5-7): Davis 2-11 4-6 9, evelt Nix on injured reserve. Signed LB L.J. Fort der the league’s new domestic violence policy. (CBS Sports Network) Lawrence 1-6 0-0 2, Palma 2-7 0-0 4, Johnson from the practice squad. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Western Michigan at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m. 9-23 1-1 19, Beard 1-5 0-0 2, T. Parker 0-3 0-0 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Placed Ss Eric “We felt this was an opportunity to add a (SEC Network) 0, Beatty 1-2 0-0 2, Hood 0-1 0-0 0, Cox 0-1 1-2 Weddle and Darrell Stuckey, TE Ladarius 11 a.m. — Birmingham Bowl, Auburn vs. Thursday’s Game 1, Sims 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 16-60 6-9 39. Green and NT Sean Lissemore on injured big arm to our bullpen, even though there North Carolina Central at Mississippi State, KENTUCKY (11-0): Thompson 3-14 2-2 reserve. Signed TE Sean McGrath and S Matt Memphis, at Birmingham, Alabama, ESPN 1 p.m. (SEC Network +) 10, Morris 5-9 2-2 13, Akhator 7-11 0-1 14, Epps Daniels from the practice squad. Re-signed are some things that are unresolved,” Yan- Friday’s Games 4-7 3-4 11, Jennings 4-8 2-4 10, Camara 3-8 Gs Craig Watts and Michael Huey to the 2:30 p.m. — Belk Bowl, NC State vs. Mississippi No Games Scheduled 0-0 6, Jakubcova 0-2 0-0 0, Murray 5-7 1-1 13, practice squad. Claimed TE Asante Cleveland off kees general manager Brian Cashman said in Saturday’s Games Rice 1-2 2-2 4. Totals 32-68 12-16 81. waivers from New England. State, at Charlotte, North Carolina, ESPN Tennessee at Auburn, 1 p.m. (WCBI) a conference call. “And we will respect that Tennessee St. 9 8 9 13—39 Arena Football League 6 p.m. — Music City Bowl, Louisville vs. Texas Norfolk State at Alabama, 1 p.m. Kentucky 27 11 25 18—81 ORLANDO PREDATORS — Agreed to terms process as it plays out.” (SEC Network) 3-Point Goals—Tennessee St. 1-11 (Da- with DL Richard Clebert. A&M, at Nashville, Tennessee, ESPN Savannah State at Missouri, 2 p.m. vis 1-2, Cox 0-1, Sims 0-1, Beard 0-1, Lawrence HOCKEY Cashman said the Yankees have had interest (SEC Network +) 0-3, Johnson 0-3), Kentucky 5-8 (Murray 2-2, National Hockey League Arkansas at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. Thompson 2-4, Morris 1-2). Rebounds—Ten- ANAHEIM DUCKS — Recalled F Shea 9:30 p.m. — Holiday Bowl, Wisconsin vs. South- (SEC Network) Theodore from San Diego (AHL). in Chapman for several years, but a deal only be- nessee St. 36 (Davis 9), Kentucky 46 (Akhator CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Recalled D Erik ern Cal, at San Diego, ESPN Memphis at South Carolina, 5 p.m. (ESPNU) 13). Assists—Tennessee St. 8 (Lawrence, Ole Miss at Kentucky, 6 p.m. (SEC Network) Gustafsson from the Rockford (AHL). Placed F came affordable when the price for the reliever Palma 2), Kentucky 16 (Epps, Thompson 4). Marcus Kruger on injured reserve. NBA Georgia at Florida, 7 p.m. (ESPNU) Total Fouls—Tennessee St. 16, Kentucky 9. dropped after the report was made public. LSU at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m. (ESPN2) DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled LW Eric 6:30 p.m. — L.A. Lakers at Boston, NBA TV A—5,586. Tangradi from Grand Rapids (AHL). New York was able to protect its top minor The AP Men’s Top 25 No. 8 Mississippi State 81, MONTREAL CANADIENS — Traded F Zack 9 p.m. — Denver at Portland, NBA TV The weekly poll, with first-place votes in Kassian to Edmonton for G Ben Scrivens. leaguers in the deal, sending right-handers parentheses, records through Dec. 27, total Southeastern Louisiana 41 Recalled G Eetu Laurikainen from HPK NHL points based on 25 points for a first-place vote SE LOUISIANA (1-10): Underwood 2-15 (Finland) and assigned him to Bakersfield Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, and infielders through one point for a 25th-place vote and (AHL). 7 p.m. — N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, NBC 9-10 15, Anderson 0-6 0-0 0, Boyd 0-8 0-0 NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Reassigned F previous ranking: 0, Fielder 1-3 0-0 2, Pool 7-11 3-4 18, Stears Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda to Cincinnati. Rec. Pts Prv Colton Sissons to Milwaukee (AHL). Activated Sports Network 1-4 2-2 4, Felton 0-2 0-0 0, Stewart 1-3 0-2 2, F Mike Fisher from injured reserve. Jagielo was New York’s No. 1 pick in 2013 1. Michigan State (64) 13-0 1,623 1 Scholvin 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 12-55 14-18 41. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Reassigned Fs 9:30 p.m. — Philadelphia at San Jose, NBC 2. Kansas (1) 10-1 1,534 2 MISSISSIPPI ST. (12-1): Dillingham 1-5 Mike Angelidis and Mike Blunden to Syracuse (26th overall). 3. Oklahoma 11-0 1,498 3 2-4 4, William 3-4 5-5 12, Chapel 1-7 3-4 5, (AHL). Sports Network 4. Maryland 11-1 1,428 4 Vivians 5-12 0-0 13, Okorie 6-14 1-6 13, Schae- LACROSSE The Yankees will have to wait to set up 5. Virginia 10-1 1,351 5 fer 4-9 0-0 12, Richardson 0-4 4-4 4, Williams National Lacrosse League SOCCER 6. Xavier 12-0 1,296 6 1-5 1-3 3, Holmes 1-3 0-0 2, Spears 1-2 2-2 4, BUFFALO BANDITS — Acquired D Mitch de their enviable bullpen of Chapman, Andrew 7. North Carolina 10-2 1,219 7 McCowan 1-2 0-0 2, Nevitt 3-7 0-0 7, Salter 0-2 Snoo from Calgary for T Brandon Goodwin. 1:45 p.m. — Premier League, Liverpool at 8. Arizona 12-1 1,081 8 0-0 0. Totals 27-76 18-28 81. COLLEGE Miller and Dellin Betances until the investi- Sunderland, NBC Sports Network 9. Butler 10-1 984 9 SE Louisiana 12 13 9 7—41 FAYETTEVILLE STATE — Named Richard 10. Kentucky 10-2 963 12 Mississippi St. 27 14 16 24—81 Hayes Jr. football coach. gation is done. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11. Iowa State 10-1 938 11 3-Point Goals—SE Louisiana 3-16 (Un- INDIANA — Announced RB Jordan Howard will 12. Providence 12-1 923 10 derwood 2-9, Pool 1-1, Fielder 0-1, Boyd 0-1, enter the NFL draft. MLB has indicated it will take as long as 3:30 p.m. — South Florida vs. Mississippi State, 13. Miami 10-1 867 13 Stears 0-2, Anderson 0-2), Mississippi St. 9-25 MIAMI — Announced DB Artie Burns will enter 14. Purdue 12-1 818 14 (Schaefer 4-9, Vivians 3-7, William 1-2, Nevitt the NFL draft. it needs to thoroughly vet the matter. The at Jacksonville, Florida, SEC Network 15. Duke 9-2 781 15 1-3, Richardson 0-1, Holmes 0-1, Salter 0-2). PURDUE — Named Tim Lester quarterbacks league is also investigating domestic violence 16. Villanova 9-2 643 17 Fouled Out—Boyd. Rebounds—SE Louisiana coach. 6 p.m. — UFC vs. Florida, at Jacksonville, 17. SMU 11-0 636 18 37 (Fielder 11), Mississippi St. 60 (Dillingham, RUTGERS — Named Aaron Henry assistant incidents involving Colorado’s Jose Reyes and 18. Louisville 11-2 516 16 Okorie 9). Assists—SE Louisiana 6 (Boyd 2), defensive backs coach. Florida, SEC Network 19. West Virginia 10-1 500 19 Mississippi St. 18 (William 8). Total Fouls—SE UCLA — Announced DT Kenny Clark will enter the Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig. 20. Texas A&M 9-2 371 21 Louisiana 28, Mississippi St. 20. A—3,419. the NFL draft. 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Saturday’s Games Bowl Schedule TaxSlayer Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19 Jacksonville, Florida Celebration Bowl Penn St. (7-5) vs. Georgia (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Liberty Bowl Alabama standouts not thinking about NFL draft Atlanta NC A&T 41, Alcorn State 34 Memphis, Tennessee Kansas St. (6-6) vs. Arkansas (7-5), BY RALPH D. RUSSO New Mexico Bowl 2:20 p.m. (ESPN) big games and always project an edges that in the moment, he did Albuquerque Alamo Bowl The Associated Press Arizona 45, New Mexico 37 San Antonio all-business attitude. Last season, not think anything was wrong with Las Vegas Bowl Oregon (9-3) vs. TCU (10-2), 5:45 p.m. (ESPN) though, they let an early 21-6 lead last season’s group. Utah 35, BYU 28 Cactus Bowl DALLAS — Every year, Ala- Camelia Bowl Phoenix slip away and lost to the Buckeyes “There’s a positive attitude to West Virginia (7-5) vs. Arizona State (6-6), Montgomery, Alabama 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) bama has at least a handful of play- in the Sugar Bowl. this group that I didn’t feel like Appalachian State 31, Ohio University 29 Cure Bowl Monday, Jan. 11 ers selected in the NFL draft. Before this season, Saban men- we had with the last group,” said Orlando, Florida College Football Championship Game That kind of talent makes Nick San Jose State 27, Georgia State 16 Glendale, Arizona tioned that he might not have had Smart, who has already accepted Orange Bowl winner vs. Cotton Bowl winner, Saban’s Crimson Tide perennial New Orleans Bowl 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) his players’ complete attention go- the Georgia head coach job. “Some- Louisiana Tech 47, Arkansas State 28 national championship contenders. Saturday, Jan. 23 ing into that playoff and how in a times you don’t realize that when Monday, Dec. 21 East-West Shrine Classic But sometimes in the postseason, huge game, anything that takes you’re amidst it, so I can’t sit here Miami Beach Bowl At St. Petersburg, Florida Western Kentucky 45, South Florida 35 East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) players’ minds can wander to their NFLPA Collegiate Bowl away from preparation can lead to and tell you that at this conference At Carson, California lucrative futures and away from ac- a loss. last year I felt that way. But look- Tuesday, Dec. 22 National vs. American, 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Famous Idaho Potato Bowl tually winning that title before they This week in North Texas, Tide ing at the way this group’s handled Boise Saturday, Jan. 30 Akron 23, Utah State 21 Senior Bowl go pro. players have insisted they are a things, this group practices every Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl At Mobile, Alabama North vs. South, 1:30 p.m. (NFLN) Some of the current Alabama more focused and determined group day, their passion for the game; Toledo 32, Temple 17 Belk Bowl Stat Matchup players and coaches say that was the than the team that rolled into New I’m telling you now, (defensive line- Wednesday, Dec. 23 MISSISSIPPI STATE (8-4) case last season when the Tide lost Poinsettia Bowl 34...... at Southern Miss...... 16 Orleans as a big favorite against last men) A’Shawn (Robinson), Jarran San Diego 19...... LSU...... 21 to Ohio State in the College Foot- year’s Big Ten champions. Reed, Jonathan Allen, Dalvin (Tom- Boise State 55, Northern Illinois 7 62...... Northwestern St...... 13 17...... at Auburn...... 9 GoDaddy Bowl ball Playoff semifinals — but they “It’s been real different,” Ala- linson), those guys like practicing.” 17...... at Texas A&M...... 30 Mobile, Alabama 45...... Troy...... 17 are certain it won’t happen again as bama defensive back Eddie Jackson The Tide had seven players Georgia Southern 58, Bowling Green 27 45...... Louisiana Tech...... 20 42...... Kentucky...... 16 they prepare for Thursday’s Cotton said. “We was in New Orleans, guys drafted last season, two from a de- Thursday, Dec. 24 31...... at Missouri...... 13 bowl against No. 3 Michigan State. Bahamas Bowl 6...... Alabama...... 31 was going out all the time. Now fense that was gouged in the last Nassau 51...... at Arkansas...... 50 “Guys know the draft is going guys rarely go out, everybody just two games of the season by Auburn Western Michigan 45, Middle Tennessee 31 27...... Mississippi...... 38 NORTH CAROLINA STATE (7-5) to come and if you don’t play good like with each other, like everybody and Ohio State. Hawaii Bowl 49...... Troy...... 21 Honolulu 35...... E. Kentucky...... 0 you ain’t going to get drafted high was in the game room last night, Smart said the bigger problem San Diego State 42, Cincinnati 7 38...... at Old Dominion...... 14 63...... at South Alabama...... 13 at all,” Alabama senior lineback- just chilling and hanging out, so it’s might have been guys simply not Saturday, Dec. 26 13...... Louisville...... 20 er Reggie Ragland said Monday. St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl 13...... at Virginia Tech...... 28 really been different. Guys more playing well. Plenty of those play- Marshall 16, UConn 10 35...... at Wake Forest...... 17 41...... Clemson...... 56 “It ain’t worth your time thinking focused, really buying in, watching ers are back, with the NFL on the Sun Bowl 24...... at Boston College...... 8 about it. Right now I’m focused on El Paso, Texas 17...... at Florida St...... 34 film. Things that we didn’t really do horizon. They also have memories Washington State 20, Miami 14 42...... Syracuse...... 29 playing the best I can. It’s all about last year preparing for Ohio State of last year’s playoff failures burned Heart of Dallas Bowl 34...... North Carolina...... 45 Washington 44, Southern Mississippi 31 my team.” while we was on the road, so it’s into the brains. Pinstripe Bowl Rushing Offense Bronx, New York G Car RuYD Tds Yds Pg Alabama is looking for its fourth been a real difference.” “I can just be laying in bed and Mississippi St. 12 392 1,684 18 140.3 Duke 44, Indiana 41, OT North Carolina St. 12 489 2,417 33 201.4 national championship in nine sea- Defensive coordinator Kirby it’ll just pop up in my head,” Rag- Independence Bowl Shreveport, Louisiana Passing Offense sons under Saban. The Crimson Smart said players this year are land said. “I can still see guys in Virginia Tech 55, Tulsa 52 G Att Cp InL Yds Tds Yds Pg Tide players are used to playing in self-policing better, but he acknowl- there crying.” Foster Farms Bowl Miss. St. 12 458 306 4 3,733 29 311.1 Santa Clara, California N.C. St. 12 385 234 4 2,526 19 210.5 Nebraska 37, UCLA 29 Total Offense G Plays Yds Yds Pg Monday’s Games Mississippi St. 12 850 5,417 451.4 Burbridge becomes Spartans’ go-to WR Military Bowl North Carolina St. 12 874 4,943 411.9 Annapolis, Maryland Navy 44, Pittsburgh 28 Rushing Defense G Car Yds TD Yds Pg BY STEPHEN HAWKINS January to talk with on New Year’s Eve ond-team All-America cor- Quick Lane Bowl Mississippi St. 12 480 2,060 13 171.7 The Associated Press Detroit North Carolina St. 12 409 1,728 15 144.0 the 6-foot-1 senior for a spot in the na- nerback Jourdan Lewis, Minnesota 21, Central Michigan 14 about their expecta- tional championship Burbridge had nine catch- Passing Defense DALLAS — Rarely No. 21 Navy 44, Pittsburgh 28 G Att Cp DInt Yds Tds Pts tions. game. es for 132 yards. Pittsburgh 7 0 14 7 —28 Mississippi St. 12 396 245 11 2,601 15 123.99 does one of the Michigan Navy 14 7 10 13—44 N. Carolina St. 12 342 185 12 2,262 20 121.93 “It was my op- All of Burbridge’s “He’s fast, he runs good First Quarter State football team’s prac- Total Defense portunity and I told touchdown catches Pitt—Q.Henderson 100 kickoff return (Blewitt kick), G Plays Yds Yds Pg tices or games end without routes, he’s going to get the 14:46. Mississippi St. 12 876 4,661 388.4 myself I’m not going have been thrown Navy—Reynolds 1 run (Grebe kick), 9:26. North Carolina St. 12 751 3,990 332.5 quarterback Connor Cook ball, he can break tackles to let it slip away,” by Cook, who said Navy—Reynolds 5 run (Grebe kick), :41. being awed by Aaron Bur- Burbridge if you don’t wrap him up,” Second Quarter Net Punting Burbridge said. “It his right shoulder is Navy—Carmona 11 pass from Reynolds (Grebe kick), G Yds Punts Net Mississippi St. 12 125 50 36.14 bridge making a spectacu- Alabama safety Eddie Jack- 1:41. wasn’t a long conver- feeling great after a North Carolina St. 12 54 62 39.37 lar catch. son said. Third Quarter sation because they knew late-season injury. Navy—D.Brown 26 run (Grebe kick), 12:28. Punt Returns Already during practice Cunningham, who had Navy—FG Grebe 35, 8:11. G PRYd Yds Avg what I could do, and I knew Cook missed the Ohio Pitt—Ollison 4 pass from Peterman (Blewitt kick), Mississippi St. 12 18 216 12.00 this week for the team’s 218 catches from 2008-11, North Carolina St. 12 28 363 12.96 what I could do.” State game because of a 3:14. national semifinal game is also the only player with Pitt—Whitehead 22 fumble return (Blewitt kick), 2:57. Kickoff Returns Burbridge is now an sore right shoulder, and the Fourth Quarter G No KRYd Avg against No. 2 Alabama, more than Burbridge at Navy—Gulley 15 run (Grebe kick), 10:58. Mississippi St. 12 33 704 21.33 All-Big Ten receiver after pain still lingered through Cook was rolling left when Pitt—Ollison 45 run (Blewitt kick), 9:35. North Carolina St. 12 34 906 26.65 leading the league with a the regular-season finale Michigan State. Navy—Reynolds 9 run (kick blocked), 4:19. he zipped a hard, high A—36,352. Turnover Margin “When I first came in, G FmG DInt To FmL InL Tot Mr Avg throw toward the receiver. school-record 80 catches, against Penn State and the Miss. St. 12 1 11 12 13 4 17 -5 -0.42 matching his combined Big Ten title game. Having my football IQ and my un- Pitt Navy N.C. St. 12 9 12 21 7 4 11 10 .83 “He goes up and snags First downs 17 31 total from his first three some down time and near- derstanding of the game, Rushes-yards 21-198 71-417 Scoring Offense it with one hand, and just Passing 137 173 G FG Pts Avg seasons. His 1,219 yards ly a month between games of the offense, wasn’t there Comp-Att-Int 13-21-3 10-18-0 Mississippi St. 12 14 396 33.0 brings it in,” Cook said North Carolina St. 12 7 404 33.7 also led the league, and he was a huge benefit for the completely,” said Bur- Return Yards 0 17 Monday, holding his right Punts-Avg. 2-38.5 1-13.0 Scoring Defense scored seven touchdowns. quarterback, who is 34-4 as bridge, who also developed Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 G Saf Pts Avg arm over his head and Penalties-Yards 1-5 2-15 Mississippi St. 12 0 274 22.8 “We’ve needed him to Michigan State’s starter. quite a connection with North Carolina St. 12 0 285 23.8 then pulling it to his chest Time of Possession 17:55 42:05 to demonstrate. “Doesn’t come on and he’s done it,” “The time off, being Cook. “Early in our ca- INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Mississippi State Bowl History even use the other hand.” co-offensive coordinator home, rehabbing it was reers, we built that chem- RUSHING—Pittsburgh, Ollison 8-73, Boyd 5-55, Record: 10-8 Whitehead 2-43, Peterman 3-25, Hall 3-2. Navy, Dec. 31, 2014 Orange Bowl—Georgia Tech 49, The No. 3 Spartans (12- Dave Warner said. “When great,” said Cook, who has istry. Coming into this sea- Reynolds 24-144, C.Swain 27-114, Romine 4-84, Mississippi St. 34 we talked to him, he knew thrown for 2,921 yards and D.Brown 4-32, Gulley 3-20, Cass 2-10, Ezell 4-8, Till- Dec. 31, 2013 Liberty Bowl—Mississippi St. 1) knew they were in good son, we knew I had to be man 1-7, Team 2-(minus 2). 44, Rice 7 shape at quarterback com- right away. ... He’s such a 24 touchdowns. “That was the go-to guy, we amped it PASSING—Pittsburgh, Peterman 13-21-3-137. Navy, Jan. 1, 2013 Gator Bowl—Northwestern 34, low-key quiet type of guy crucial.” Reynolds 9-17-0-126, Sha.White 1-1-0-47. Mississippi St. 20 ing into the season with up.” Dec. 30, 2011 Music City Bowl—Mississippi St. RECEIVING—Pittsburgh, Boyd 6-53, Ford 3-39, Or- that until he actually per- In only his fourth game 23, Wake Forest 17 Cook. But they needed Cook described Bur- ndoff 2-31, Ollison 2-14. Navy, D.Brown 2-30, Sand- Jan. 1, 2011 Gator Bowl—Mississippi St. 52, formed that way, you didn’t with the Spartans, Bur- ers 2-30, Tillman 2-27, Carmona 2-23, Reynolds 1-47, Michigan 14 Burbridge to emerge as bridge as confident and Gulley 1-16. Dec. 29, 2007 Liberty Bowl—Mississippi St. 10, a go-to receiver after the know. But we’re not sur- bridge had eight catches Central Florida 3 having fun, with the abili- Minnesota 21, Dec. 31, 2000 Independence Bowl—Mississippi graduation of the two start- prised.” for 134 yards as a freshman ty to snag a ball no matter Central Michigan 14 St. 43, Texas A&M 41, OT ers in their pro-style set — The 80th catch this against Indiana in 2012. Cent. Michigan 0 7 0 7 —14 Dec. 30, 1999 Peach Bowl—Mississippi St. 17, where it’s thrown even Minnesota 3 7 3 8 —21 Clemson 7 leading receiver Tony Lip- season by Burbridge con- He didn’t have another First Quarter Jan. 1, 1999 Cotton Bowl—Texas 38, without really big hands. Mississippi St. 11 verted a third-and-8 on the 100-yard game until this Minn—FG Santoso 22, 10:11. pert and Keith Mumphery, Jan. 1, 1995 Peach Bowl—N.C. State 28, “He can catch in any Second Quarter Mississippi St. 24 who caught the winning Spartans’ game-winning season, when he has seven, CMU—Rush 1 run (Eavey kick), 14:55. Jan. 2, 1993 Peach Bowl—North Carolina 21, 22-play drive for the Big one short of B.J. Cunning- circumstance, if it’s too low Minn—Maye 11 pass from Mi.Leidner (Santoso kick), Mississippi St. 14 touchdown to cap a big 12:43. Dec. 29, 1991 Liberty Bowl—Air Force 38, fourth-quarter comeback Ten Conference champion- ham’s school record. or too high,” running back Third Quarter Mississippi St. 15 Minn—FG Santoso 42, 8:30. Dec. 31, 1981 Hall of Fame Bowl—Mississippi in last year’s Cotton Bowl. ship that set up their return Against Michigan Gerald Holmes said. “Hav- Fourth Quarter St. 10, Kansas 0 ing him as a threat is what CMU—Ross 13 run (Eavey kick), 11:08. Dec. 27, 1980 Sun Bowl—Nebraska 31, Michigan State coaches to the Cotton Bowl to play this season, while being Minn—Mi.Leidner 13 run (Maye pass from Mi.Leid- Mississippi St. 17 sat down with Burbridge in the Crimson Tide (12-1) covered primarily by sec- we need.” ner), 4:26. Dec. 28, 1974 Sun Bowl—Mississippi St. 26, A—34,217. North Carolina 24 Dec. 21, 1963 Liberty Bowl—Mississippi St. 16, N.C. State 12 Bowl Capsules CMU Minn Jan. 1, 1941 Orange Bowl—Mississippi St. 14, First downs 17 21 Georgetown 7 KEY MATCHUP Colorado State: Quarterback Nick Stevens. The Rushes-yards 28-104 39-158 Armed Forces Bowl Jan. 1, 1937 Orange Bowl—Duquesne 13, This should be a slugfest between two of the na- first-year starter broke a 31-year-old record for most Passing 145 223 Mississippi St. 12 Air Force (8-5, Mountain West) vs. Comp-Att-Int 15-30-1 24-30-1 North Carolina State tion’s top-rated offenses. The Tar Heels led the nation in passing yards by a sophomore with 2,369 and had 21 Return Yards 6 28 California (7-5, Pac-12) yards per play (7.33), followed by the Bears at 7.25. Bay- passing touchdowns, fifth-most in school history. He Punts-Avg. 6-47.5 4-46.0 Bowl History TIME / TV: 1 p.m. Today (ESPN) lor also has the Football Bowl Subdivision’s top scoring also had 21 interceptions. Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Record: 15-12-1 Penalties-Yards 3-25 1-5 Dec. 26, 2014 St. Petersburg Bowl—N.C. State LINE: California by 7 offense, averaging 48 points per game. North Carolina FACTS & FIGURES Time of Possession 24:31 35:29 34, UCF 24 SERIES RECORD: California leads 6-2 is 11th at 40.9. Colorado State ended the season on a four-game Dec. 31, 2012 Music City Bowl—Vanderbilt 38, WHAT’S AT STAKE PLAYERS TO WATCH INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS N.C. State 24 winning streak to become bowl eligible. ... Nevada is in RUSHING—Cent. Michigan, Ross 19-100, Rice 1-6, Dec. 27, 2011 Belk Bowl—N.C. State 31, A rematch of the 2007 Armed Forces Bowl, which North Carolina: Quarterback Marquise Williams. a bowl game for the 10th time in 11 seasons. ... The Hayes 2-1, Bacci 1-0, Rush 5-(minus 3). Minnesota, Louisville 24 Cal won 42-36. The Bears, in their first bowl since 2011, Completed 61 percent of his passes this season, throw- Rams have had three different running backs eclipse R.Smith 15-74, Brooks 15-65, Mi.Leidner 9-19. Dec. 28, 2010 Champs Sports Bowl—N.C. State go for their first eight-win season since 2009. The Fal- 23, West Virginia 7 ing for 21 touchdowns and just nine interceptions. For 140 yards rushing this season. ... The Wolf Pack are tied PASSING—Cent. Michigan, Rush 15-29-1-145, Team cons are trying to reach at least nine wins for the second 0-1-0-0. Minnesota, Mi.Leidner 24-30-1-223. Dec. 29, 2008 PapaJohns.com Bowl—Rutgers his career Williams has accounted for a school-record for seventh nationally with 12 turnovers lost. ... Colorado RECEIVING—Cent. Michigan, Willis 4-51, Ross 29, N.C. State 23 year in a row, having last done that in 1997-98 when 94 career touchdowns (58 passing, 33 rushing, 3 receiv- State is in its third straight bowl. ... Nevada K Brent Zuzo Dec. 31, 2005 Meineke Bowl—N.C. State 14, 4-28, McCord 2-42, Kroll 2-10, Rice 1-11, Cooper South Florida 0 they combined for 22 wins (10 in 1997, 12 the next year). ing), which ranks third in ACC history. is ninth nationally in field goal kicking, making 14 of 16 1-3, Hayes 1-0. Minnesota, Maye 8-67, Lingen 5-33, Dec. 22, 2003 Tangerine Bowl—N.C. State 56, KEY MATCHUP Brooks 4-45, Wolitarsky 3-52, Carter 2-10, Wozniak Baylor: Running back Devin Chafin. With nine touch- (87.5 percent) this season. Kansas 26 Air Force’s rushing game and California’s passing downs this season (eight rushing, one receiving), Chafin 1-11, R.Smith 1-5. Jan. 1, 2003 Gator Bowl—N.C. State 28, offense. The Falcons rank second nationally with 322 is the Bears’ most-productive offensive player on the field Today’s Games Notre Dame 6 Texas Bowl Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 20, 2001 Tangerine Bowl—Pittsburgh 34, yards rushing per game, and are the only team national- with quarterbacks Seth Russell (neck injury) and Jarrett No. 22 LSU (8-3) vs. Texas Tech (7-5) Fort Worth, Texas N.C. State 19 ly with six players with 100-yard games this season. Led Stidham (broken ankle), Biletnikoff Award winning receiv- Air Force (8-5) vs. California (7-5), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Dec. 28, 2000 Micronpc.com Bowl—N.C. State TIME / TV: 8 Tonight (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl 38, Minnesota 30 by quarterback Jared Goff, the Bears are sixth nation- er Corey Coleman (hernia surgery), and running back LINE: LSU by 7 Dec. 29, 1998 MICRON PC Bowl—Miami 46, Orlando, Florida ally with 369 yards passing per game and are the only Shock Linwood (broken foot) all sitting with injuries. SERIES RECORD: LSU leads 2-0 North Carolina (11-2) vs. Baylor (9-3), N.C. State 23 team that has six players with at least 30 catches each. 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Jan. 1, 1995 Peach Bowl—N.C. State 28, FACTS & FIGURES WHAT’S AT STAKE Arizona Bowl Mississippi State 24 If Air Force chews up the clock with its running game, With a win North Carolina would be the first team in Texas Tech look to extend its bowl winning streak to five Tucson Jan. 1, 1994 Hall of Fame Bowl—Michigan 42, that’s less time for Goff to air things out. school history to win 12 games. ... The Tar Heels are just Nevada (6-6) vs. Colorado State (7-5), N.C. State 7 games and get its first victory against LSU when the Red 6:30 p.m. (TBA) Dec. 31, 1992 Gator Bowl—Florida 27, PLAYERS TO WATCH one of 11 schools in the country averaging more than Texas Bowl Raiders and Tigers meet in the Texas Bowl in Houston. It will N.C. State 10 Air Force: Jacobi Owens leads the Falcons with Houston 200 yards rushing and 250 passing yards per game. ... be just the third meeting between these schools and the first Texas Tech (7-5) vs. LSU (8-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Jan. 1, 1992 Peach Bowl—East Carolina 37, 1,013 yards rushing with six touchdowns. Owens has N.C. State 34 Baylor’s defense ranks eighth nationally in tackles for a since 1957. The Tigers are in a bowl game for a school-re- actually started the last seven games at fullback due Wednesday’s Games Dec. 28, 1990 All American Bowl—N.C. State loss (7.9 per game). ... Baylor is 18-18 vs. current ACC cord 16th straight year and look for a win after losing to Notre 31, Southern Miss. 27 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl to injuries to juniors D.J. Johnson and Shayne Davern. members. ... The Bears are 3-8 all-time in the state of Dame in the Music City Bowl last year. Auburn (6-6) vs. Memphis (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Dec. 31, 1989 Copper Bowl—Arizona 17, In seven games since moving from fullback to tailback, Belk Bowl N.C. State 10 Florida, and 0-3 in bowl games in the Sunshine state. KEY MATCHUP Charlotte, North Carolina Dec. 31, 1988 Peach Bowl—N.C. State 28, Owens has run for 709 yards. The Falcons are 7-1 this Leonard Fournette vs. Texas Tech’s run defense. Four- NC State (7-5) vs. Mississippi St. (8-4), Iowa 23 season when a fullback has 100 yards rushing. 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Dec. 31, 1986 Peach Bowl—Virginia Tech 25, Arizona Bowl nette is third in the nation with a school-record 1,741 yards Music City Bowl N.C. State 24 California: Goff has thrown for 4,252 yards and Nevada (6-6, Mountain West) vs. rushing. The Red Raiders are allowing 271.8 yards rushing Nashville, Tennessee Dec. 23, 1978 Tangerine Bowl—N.C. State 30, 37 touchdowns, breaking his single-season school re- Louisville (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (8-4), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Pittsburgh 17 Colorado State (7-5, Mountain West) a game, which ranks 125th in the country. Fournette’s 158.3 Holiday Bowl cords. The first true freshman quarterback to start his Dec. 31, 1977 Peach Bowl—N.C. State 24, TIME / TV: 6:30 p.m. Today (American Sports yards rushing a game lead the nation and the Tigers rank San Diego first game for the Bears, he has started all 36 games he Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-5), Iowa St. 14 Network) ninth in the country by piling up 245.9 yards rushing a game. Dec. 31, 1975 Peach Bowl—West Virginia 13, has played and holds 26 school records. 9:30 p.m. (ESPN) LINE: Colorado State by 3 PLAYERS TO WATCH N.C. State 10 FACTS & FIGURES Thursday’s Games Dec. 23, 1974 Bluebonnet Bowl—N.C. State 31, SERIES RECORD: Colorado State leads 11-2 LSU: Linebacker Deion Jones. He leads LSU with 92 California has lost five of seven games since a 5-0 Peach Bowl Houston 31, tie WHAT’S AT STAKE tackles, 11 1/2 tackles for losses and has four sacks. The se- Atlanta Dec. 17, 1973 Liberty Bowl—N.C. State 31, start. ... Air Force is 1-8 in games played at TCU’s Amon Houston (12-1) vs. Florida State (10-2), The inaugural Arizona Bowl is the first non-playoff nior also has six quarterback hurries and two interceptions, Kansas 18 G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, 1-3 in the Armed Forc- 11 a.m. (ESPN) Dec. 29, 1972 Peach Bowl—N.C. State 49, bowl to have two teams from the same conference since one he returned for a touchdown. Orange Bowl (Playoff Semifinal) West Virginia 13 es Bowl and 0-5 in games against the Horned Frogs. ... Miami Gardens, Florida the 1979 Orange Bowl with Nebraska and Oklahoma. Texas Tech: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He’s sev- Dec. 16, 1967 Liberty Bowl—N.C. State 14, The Falcons are 11-12-1 in bowl games. ... Cal is 10-10-1 Clemson (13-0) vs. Oklahoma (11-1), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Georgia 7 Neither team wanted to be stuck playing another team enth in the nation with 4,283 yards passing and has thrown Cotton Bowl Classic (Playoff Semifinal) in bowl games. Arlington, Texas Dec. 21, 1963 Liberty Bowl—Mississippi St. 16, from the Mountain West, but the opponent doesn’t mat- for 32 touchdowns. He has added 484 yards rushing and his N.C. State 12 Alabama (12-1) vs. Michigan State (12-1), 10 touchdown runs are a school record for a quarterback. 7 p.m. (ESPN) Jan. 1, 1947 Gator Bowl—Oklahoma 34, ter now — winning the game does. N.C. State 13 Russell Athletic Bowl KEY MATCHUP He’s the sixth quarterback in FBS history to have thrown for Friday’s Games No. 10 North Carolina (11-2) vs. 4,000 yards and ran for 450 yards in a single season and his Outback Bowl Belk Bowl Winners Colorado State’s defense vs. Nevada’s running Tampa, Florida Dec. 30, 2014 — Georgia 37, Louisville 14 No. 18 Baylor (9-3) game. It’s no secret the Wolf Pack like to run the ball. rushing yards are the fourth-most by a quarterback in Texas Northwestern (10-2) vs. Tennessee (8-4), Dec. 28, 2013 — North Carolina 39, Cincinnati 17 TIME / TV: 4:30 p.m. Today (ESPN) The key is stopping them. Nevada finished top-30 na- Tech history and the most since 1972. 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Dec. 27, 2012 — Cincinnati 48, Duke 34 Citrus Bowl Dec. 27, 2011 — N.C. State 31, Louisville 24 LINE: North Carolina by 3 tionally rushing and was one of two teams to have a pair FACTS & FIGURES Orlando, Florida Dec. 31, 2010 — South Florida 31, Clemson 26 SERIES RECORD: First meeting of 1,000-yard rushers. The Rams were 107th nationally Texas Tech is 3-0 in its last three bowl games in Texas. Michigan (9-3) vs. Florida (10-3), Noon Dec. 26, 2009 — Pittsburgh 19, North Carolina 17 (WKDH-WTVA) Dec. 27, 2008 — West Virginia 31, North Carolina 30 WHAT’S AT STAKE at stopping the run, so obviously finding a way to slow ... LSU coach Les Miles is 6-4 in bowl games at LSU. ... Fiesta Bowl Dec. 29, 2007 — Wake Forest 24, Connecticut 10 After claiming the Athletic Coast Conference Coast- Nevada will be vital. These teams first met in 1954. ... Texas Tech’s last win over Glendale, Arizona Notre Dame (10-2) vs. Ohio State (11-1), Noon (ESPN) Dec. 30, 2006 — Boston College 25, Navy 24 al Division title, the Tar Heels are looking to end their PLAYERS TO WATCH an SEC team in a bowl game came against Tennessee in Rose Bowl Dec. 31, 2005 — N.C. State 14, South Florida 0 season on a high note after coming up short in the ACC Nevada: Linebacker Ian Seau. The nephew of NFL the Gator Bowl in 1973. ... LSU has won four straight games Pasadena, California Dec. 30, 2004 — Boston College 37, North Carolina Iowa (12-1) vs. Stanford (11-2), 4 p.m. (ESPN) 24 championship game against Clemson. Baylor is making Hall of Famer Junior Seau, he was a first-team all-MWC over Big 12 teams. ... Texas Tech is the only school in one Sugar Bowl Dec. 27, 2003 — Virginia 23, Pittsburgh 16 its program’s sixth straight bowl appearance and is try- selection and led the conference with nine sacks and of the Power Five conferences to score at least 25 points in New Orleans Dec. 28, 2002 — Virginia 48, West Virginia 22 Oklahoma State (10-2) vs. Ole Miss (9-3), NOTE: Continental Tire Bowl (2002-04); Meineke ing to bring its all-time bowl record back to .500. The forced four fumbles, which was eighth in the Football each game this season. 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Bowl (2005-2010). Bears enter 10-11 in bowl games. Bowl Subdivision. — By The Associated Press 4B TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com FOOTBALL: NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Ware lifts Denver past Cincinnati in overtime y-New England 12 3 0 .800 455 295 7-1-0 5-2-0 9-2-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 N.Y. Jets 10 5 0 .667 370 292 6-2-0 4-3-0 7-4-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 BY ARNIE STAPLETON Broncos 20, Bengals 17, OT Ware’s recovery followed a 37- Buffalo 7 8 0 .467 357 342 4-3-0 3-5-0 6-5-0 1-3-0 3-2-0 The Associated Press Cincinnati 7 7 0 3 0 — 17 Denver 0 3 7 7 3 — 20 yard field goal by Brandon McMa- Miami 5 10 0 .333 290 379 2-5-0 3-5-0 3-8-0 2-2-0 0-5-0 First Quarter Cin—Green 5 pass from McCarron (Nugent kick), 7:26. nus, whose shanked 45-yarder at South DENVER — DeMarcus Ware Second Quarter the end of regulation made neces- W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Cin—Sanu 6 run (Nugent kick), 10:51. put the clamps on the loose football Den—FG McManus 23, :14. sary the extra drama. Houston 8 7 0 .533 309 307 4-3-0 4-4-0 6-5-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 Third Quarter and punched Denver’s ticket to the Den—Sanders 8 pass from Osweiler (McManus kick), 10:14. “I’m 24 years old and I don’t think Indianapolis 7 8 0 .467 303 384 3-4-0 4-4-0 5-6-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 Fourth Quarter playoffs. Den—Anderson 39 run (McManus kick), 11:17. I’ve ever kicked the ball like that in Jacksonville 5 10 0 .333 370 418 4-4-0 1-6-0 5-6-0 0-4-0 2-3-0 “The ball was on the ground Cin—FG Nugent 52, 6:46. Tennessee 3 12 0 .200 275 393 1-7-0 2-5-0 1-10-0 2-2-0 1-4-0 Overtime my life: grade school, elementary and I was feeling like, ‘There’s no Den—FG McManus 37, 10:00. North A—76,868. school, or anything like that,” Mc- way somebody’s going to take this W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Cin Den Manus said. “I just wrapped my ball from me,’” Ware said after his First downs 22 22 y-Cincinnati 11 4 0 .733 395 263 5-2-0 6-2-0 8-3-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 Total Net Yards 294 390 toe around it and I knew I had to Pittsburgh 9 6 0 .600 395 307 6-2-0 3-4-0 6-5-0 3-1-0 2-3-0 fumble recovery in overtime sealed Rushes-yards 33-108 21-113 bounce back.” Passing 186 277 Baltimore 5 10 0 .333 312 377 3-5-0 2-5-0 4-7-0 1-3-0 3-2-0 Denver’s 20-17 victory against Cin- Punt Returns 4-8 2-20 He did, helping the Broncos (11- Kickoff Returns 2-34 3-68 Cleveland 3 12 0 .200 266 404 2-5-0 1-7-0 2-9-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 cinnati on Monday night. Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 4) overcome a 14-0 first-half deficit West Comp-Att-Int 22-35-0 27-39-0 Russell Bodine’s catchable shot- Sacked-Yards Lost 2-14 3-22 and denying the Bengals (11-4) W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Punts 5-47.4 5-43.4 gun snap eluded AJ McCarron, Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1 their first road win on a Monday x-Denver 11 4 0 .733 328 276 5-2-0 6-2-0 7-4-0 4-0-0 3-2-0 who was making his second start Penalties-Yards 6-45 5-40 Time of Possession 37:28 27:50 night since 1990. x-Kansas City 10 5 0 .667 382 270 5-2-0 5-3-0 9-2-0 1-3-0 4-1-0 in place of Andy Dalton. He raced Oakland 7 8 0 .467 342 376 3-5-0 4-3-0 7-4-0 0-4-0 3-2-0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS “There’s an old saying: ‘It’s not to recover it, but Ware swept past RUSHING—Cincinnati, Hill 19-63, McCarron 4-21, Bernard 8-14, Sanu how you start, it’s how you finish,’” San Diego 4 11 0 .267 300 371 3-5-0 1-6-0 3-8-0 1-3-0 0-5-0 2-10. Denver, Anderson 9-73, Hillman 9-35, Osweiler 3-5. right tackle Andrew Smith and se- PASSING—Cincinnati, McCarron 22-35-0-200. Denver, Osweiler 27- Broncos quarterback Brock Oswei- NATIONAL CONFERENCE 39-0-299. East cured Denver’s fifth consecutive RECEIVING—Cincinnati, Green 5-57, Kroft 4-46, Bernard 4-29, M.Jones ler said. “And this team finished 3-33, Sanu 3-29, Hill 2-(minus 2), Burkhead 1-8. Denver, Thomas 7-59, W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div trip to the postseason. Daniels 5-70, Sanders 4-67, Hillman 4-37, Norwood 4-37, Fowler 1-13, great tonight.” Anderson 1-8, Green 1-8. y-Washington 8 7 0 .533 354 356 6-2-0 2-5-0 7-4-0 1-3-0 3-2-0 “It was my fault. I told the team MISSED FIELD GOALS—Cincinnati, Nugent 45 (WR). Denver, McManus The Bengals blew a chance to Philadelphia 6 9 0 .400 342 400 3-5-0 3-4-0 3-8-0 3-1-0 2-3-0 that,” McCarron said. “I looked up 45 (WL). earn a bye in the playoffs and move N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 390 407 3-4-0 3-5-0 4-7-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 to see the coverage and the snap ahead of the New England Patriots Dallas 4 11 0 .267 252 340 1-6-0 3-5-0 3-8-0 1-3-0 3-2-0 caught me by surprise.” been looking for ever since missing in the race for the AFC’s top seed. South McCarron also hurt his left wrist a month with a bad back. “We knew what we have in front W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div on the play and wrapped it after- “Felt great to finish the game of us, an opportunity to get the y-Carolina 14 1 0 .933 462 298 7-0-0 7-1-0 10-1-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 Atlanta 8 7 0 .533 322 325 4-3-0 4-4-0 5-6-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 ward. He said he wasn’t sure how that way,” Ware said. “We thought bye,” said Carlos Dunlap, who col- Tampa Bay 6 9 0 .400 332 379 3-5-0 3-4-0 5-6-0 1-3-0 3-2-0 bad it’s hurt, but “I’ll get it checked we were going to finish it with the lected all three sacks of Osweiler. New Orleans 6 9 0 .400 388 459 4-4-0 2-5-0 4-7-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 out tomorrow and we’ll see.” field goal but at the end of the game, “It is what it is now. Now we’re go- North This was just the big play Ware’s it’s all about that win.” ing to move on.” W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div x-Green Bay 10 5 0 .667 355 303 5-2-0 5-3-0 7-4-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 x-Minnesota 10 5 0 .667 345 289 6-2-0 4-3-0 7-4-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 Browns coach to talk to Manziel about latest video Detroit 6 9 0 .400 334 380 4-4-0 2-5-0 5-6-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 Chicago 6 9 0 .400 315 373 1-6-0 5-3-0 3-8-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 BY TOM WITHERS after he de- ent from the When he benched Man- West The Associated Press nied that a incident that ziel previously, Pettine said W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div video of him occurred he was doing so because y-Arizona 13 2 0 .867 483 277 6-1-0 7-1-0 10-1-0 3-1-0 4-1-0 CLEVELAND — John- x-Seattle 9 6 0 .600 387 271 5-3-0 4-3-0 6-5-0 3-1-0 2-3-0 partying in before. I’m the 23-year-old had violated ny Manziel’s latest video Austin, Tex- just not go- the team’s trust. St. Louis 7 8 0 .467 264 311 5-3-0 2-5-0 6-5-0 1-3-0 4-1-0 appearance has the Browns San Francisco 4 11 0 .267 219 371 3-4-0 1-7-0 3-8-0 1-3-0 0-5-0 as, was tak- ing to go Manziel was shot holding concerned. en during into a ton of a champagne bottle in the The second-year quar- Cleveland’s detail with video last month. In the new x-clinched playoff spot Pettine Manziel y-clinched division terback is expected to have bye week. it until I get video, he appears to be hold- a conversation with Cleve- Manziel had a little bit ing an alcoholic beverage. Thursday, Dec. 24 Sunday’s Games land coach Mike Pettine af- promised Pettine and other more information about it, Pettine was asked if he was Oakland 23, San Diego 20, OT Jacksonville at Houston, Noon ter another video surfaced Saturday, Dec. 26 coaches he wouldn’t be a but it’s something I’m sure troubled that Manziel would Washington at Dallas, Noon over the weekend on social distraction. privately we’ll discuss if it be so public with his drinking Washington 38, Philadelphia 24 Detroit at Chicago, Noon Sunday, Dec. 27 media of him partying. In On Monday, Pettine said needs to be discussed.” considering his past issues. N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, Noon Houston 34, Tennessee 6 the short clip, Manziel, he hadn’t seen the new vid- Pettine had promised “It falls back into not New England at Miami, Noon Kansas City 17, Cleveland 13 wearing a “Merry Manziel” eo of Manziel. there would be “harsh” re- micromanaging personal New Orleans at Atlanta, Noon N.Y. Jets 26, New England 20, OT shirt, is seen singing along Baltimore at Cincinnati, Noon “Any time there’s some- percussions if Manziel had lives,” Pettine said. “The Indianapolis 18, Miami 12 as “March Madness” by thing with our players that another embarrassing is- thing that’s disappointing Detroit 32, San Francisco 17 Pittsburgh at Cleveland, Noon Buffalo 16, Dallas 6 Tennessee at Indianapolis, Noon Future plays in the back- casts them potentially in a sue. The Browns have sup- is how public it becomes Chicago 26, Tampa Bay 21 Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, Noon ground. A framed jersey bad light, whether it’s John- ported the 2012 Heisman and it’s something with all Atlanta 20, Carolina 13 St. Louis at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m. of Tampa Bay’s Mike Ev- ny or any of our other guys, Trophy winner, who has of our players we’re going Baltimore 20, Pittsburgh 17 San Diego at Denver, 3:25 p.m. ans, one of Manziel’s Texas it’s certainly a concern,” shown progress in his sec- to sit down with them be- New Orleans 38, Jacksonville 27 Seattle at Arizona, 3:25 p.m. A&M teammates, hangs Pettine said on a confer- ond NFL season following fore they get out of here and St. Louis 23, Seattle 17 on the wall behind him. ence call. “I’m sure I’ll see a rough rookie year which talk about where they are Arizona 38, Green Bay 8 Oakland at Kansas City, 3:25 p.m. Minnesota 49, N.Y. Giants 17 Tampa Bay at Carolina, 3:25 p.m. Last month, Manziel it and have a discussion was followed by a 73-day personally, where they are Monday’s Game Minnesota at Green Bay, 7:30 p.m. was demoted from starter with him about it. These stay in a rehab facility for professionally, and Johnny Denver 20, Cincinnati 17, OT END OF REGULAR SEASON to third-string by Pettine circumstances are differ- an unspecified condition. will be no exception.” WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 1 UConn beats No. 6 Maryland By The Associated Press history. throw by Taylor Reece helped the Bulldogs Maryland trailed 40-32 (8-6) edge the Lady Tigers (6-7). NEW YORK — The A layup by Alexis Hyder tied the game early in the third quarter for LSU with less than a minute to play. UConn women’s basket- before scoring 11 of the But Stevens (seven points) scored to give ball team hasn’t been in too next 12 points to take a two- Samford a two-point lead. LSU’s Ann Jones many close games during point lead on Brianna Fras- missed a 3-pointer, which allowed Reece its current 47-game win- (14 points) to go to the free-throw line, er’s three-point play with 4 where she hit the second attempt to provide ning streak. For 40 minutes minutes, 35 seconds left in the winning margin. on Monday night, Mary- the period. Anne Pedersen had a career-high 15 land went toe-to-toe with UConn closed the quar- points for LSU. n the No. 1 team in the coun- ter with a 15-4 run to go up Alabama 68, Lipscomb 49: At try, unlike any had during Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Hannah Cook had nine points. The Huskies a team-high 20 points Monday to lead the the Huskies’ current run. extended the lead to 59-47, Crimson Tide (11-2) past the Lady Bison But in the end, just like its first double-digit advan- (3-11) in their final non-conference game of in the previous 46 games, tage of the game. Maryland the season. UConn prevailed. Alabama used a 21-5 run to close the rallied within four — hit- first half, and had 31 points off 21 turnovers. Breanna Stewart scored ting four 3-pointers, the last The nine-straight wins at home is the best 23 points and Moriah Jef- by Tierney Pfirman with start in Tuscaloosa since 2006. ferson added 17 to help 1:10 left that made it 75-71. Junior Breanna Hayden had 13 points and tied her season high with six rebounds, the Huskies beat the sixth- “Nobody wants to lose, ranked Terrapins 83-73 in while sophomore Quanetria Bolton had 10 we’re one of the most com- points and six rebounds. the Maggie Dixon Classic. petitive teams out there,” Alabama will play host to LSU at 2 p.m. “We can’t manufacture Maryland coach Brenda Sunday (SEC Network). n these kind of games they Frese said. “Proud of how Georgia 81, Tennessee Tech 48: just have to happen,” UCo- At Athens, Georgia, Behind a career-high we responded punch for 25 points from redshirt junior Pachis Rob- nn coach Geno Auriemma punch. If you look at UCo- erts, the Lady Bulldogs (12-1) closed the said. “We’re a really good nn and the games they’ve nation’s longest active non-conference team obviously but there’s played in, that knockout home-game winning streak with a victory a lot of other good teams. against Tennessee Tech (4-9) on Monday punch comes and you don’t in Stegeman Coliseum. Sometimes we make it look recover.” Now with 56-consecutive non-confer- like we’re the only good This was the fifth ence home wins, the victory gives the Lady team on the floor. Tonight ranked opponent UConn Bulldogs an 11-game win streak entering the Southeastern Conference slate. there were two really good has beaten this season, in- teams on the floor. We had Roberts was 10-for-13 from the field, cluding three teams that including 5-for-5 from 3-point range. The to make some shots and were in the Top Ten when Georgia native also posted five rebounds, stops and had to make they played. three assists, and two steals. free throws had to get a re- Until the fourth quarter, Senior Merritt Hempe and freshman bound. All those things are Caliya Robinson had 12 and 10 points, Maryland wasn’t incredi- respectively. Robinson and sophomore good. All those things will bly successful from 3-point Mackenzie Engram each grabbed a team- help us going forward.” range, but used its athlet- best nine rebounds, as the Lady Bulldogs UConn (10-0) had won icism to stay close. They outrebounded the Golden Eagles 49-27. n Arkansas 86, Mississippi Valley its previous 46 games by forced UConn into 13 first- double digits and most of State 46: At Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jessica half turnovers, but only one Jackson had 18 points Monday to lead four those contests had been in the second half. players in double figures for the Razorbacks decided well before the fi- Brionna Jones scored (4-8) at Bud Walton Arena. Sophomore Devin Cosper had a nal few minutes. But with 24 points to lead the Terra- a minute left at Madison career-best 16 points and added four re- pins. bounds, two assists, three blocked shots Square Garden, the Hus- n No. 7 Kentucky 81, Tennessee and three steals. Junior Alecia Cooley had kies were clinging to a four- State 39: At Lexington, Kentucky, Evelyn 15 points and nine rebounds, while fresh- point lead against the unde- Akhator had 14 points and 13 rebounds to man Jordan Danberry added 11 points, five feated Terrapins (11-1). lead Kentucky. assists, and two steals. The Wildcats (11-0) become the sec- Saniya Chong, who had State ond team in school history to win their first n Southern Mississippi 75, William missed the previous three 11 games. Kentucky opened 2013-14 with Carey 34: At Hattiesburg, Brittanny Dinkins games with an IT band in- 11 straight victories and finished with a 26-9 paced the Lady Eagles with a game-high 23 jury, hit a 3-pointer from record. points with five assists and seven steals in the corner with 40 seconds Kentucky placed six players in double their final non-conference game of the year. figures Monday night. Freshmen Maci Mor- Caitlin Jenkins added 16 points and remaining to give the Hus- ris and Taylor Murray had 13 points each, 15 rebounds for Southern Miss (7-4), which kies some breathing room Alexis Jennings and Janee Thompson add- held William Carey to 29.3 percent shooting and they held on for the vic- ed 10 each and Makayla Epps scored 11. from the field. tory, continuing their run Jayda Johnson led Tennessee State Keri Jewett-Giles had 12 points, five (5-7) with 19 points. rebounds, and four assists for Southern of double figure wins and n Samford 47, LSU 44: At Baton Miss, which will play host to Louisiana Tech equaling the third-longest Rouge, Louisiana, A layup by Brittany Ste- at 4 p.m. Saturday in its Conference USA winning streak in school vens with 31 seconds remaining and a free opener. The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 5B Prescott Continued from Page 1B thankful for receiving the Senior communities. and is incredibly deserving of this CLASS Award® because it em- “Class is something that has honor,” MSU Director of Athletics bodies more than just on-field per- epitomized Dak Prescott’s entire Scott Stricklin said. “Words can’t formance,” Prescott said. “I have career,” said Mullen, who coached adequately describe what he means always taken pride in being active the last SEC player to earn the hon- to Mississippi State and our athletic in our community my entire career. or in Tim Tebow (2007). “He has department.” There is a special relationship with been a tremendous ambassador for Off the field, the All-SEC per- Starkville and our football team, our university and football team, former has received two degrees: and I feel my teammates and I have and I am proud of him capturing the an undergraduate degree in edu- played an important role in shaping Senior CLASS Award®. Whether it cational psychology last year and a that. I accept this honor on behalf was his work in the community or master’s degree in workforce lead- of my teammates and our coaches, his leadership on the field, Dak has ership earlier this month. Off cam- especially coach Dan Mullen. He raised the standard of excellence pus, the two-time SEC Academic gave me a chance to come to Mis- at Mississippi State. He will leave Honor Roll member has invested sissippi State. That opportunity Starkville with an undergraduate dozens of hours of his free time gave me a chance to earn two aca- degree, a master’s degree and a speaking to local children, visit- demic degrees, develop as a player lifetime of memories.” ing hospitals and working several both on and off the field, create an The 12th Southeastern Con- youth football camps. expectation of winning for our pro- ference player to win the award, “Dak Prescott has meant so gram and live out the greatest years Prescott owns 38 school records much to Mississippi State in ways of my life.” and is one of four players in FBS that transcend sports,” MSU Pres- Prescott was voted the winner history to pass for 60 touchdowns ident Mark Keenum said. “Dak via a nationwide vote of Division and rush for 40 touchdowns in a epitomizes the meaning of the term I FBS football coaches, national career. The Haughton, Louisiana, ‘student-athlete.’ During his five football media and fans. The senior native is the fourth player in SEC years at MSU, he has earned his was eligible for the award thanks to history to account for 110 career bachelor’s and master’s degrees. notable achievements in four areas touchdowns and the fifth player in Dak’s work ethic, dedication, and of excellence: classroom, commu- the history of the league to record generosity of spirit are the things nity, character and competition. 11,000 career yards of total offense. that brought so many Bulldogs An acronym for Celebrating Loyal- The team captain has led MSU to together during these last few re- ty and Achievement for Staying in a bowl game in every season under markable years. This dynamic School®, the Senior CLASS Award center and last fall helped give the young man will always hold a spe- focuses on the total student-athlete Bulldogs their first No. 1 ranking in cial place in the hearts of everyone and encourages students to use school history. in the Bulldog family. ‘Class’ is their platform in athletics to make “Dak represents everything indeed the word I think of when I a positive impact as leaders in their that is good about college athletics, think about Dak.” Merry Christmas & Top events Happy New Year! Continued from Page 1B Activities Association you have a team that grabbed a 2-1 lead in the team that we were able to Class 5A North State forms an identity. That top of the eighth when bounce back a couple of championship. team was not going to rest Payton Lane doubled and days later and win.” In a season full of high- on the two state champi- scored on a misplay in the Instead of being de- lights and big plays, New onships. Even though we outfield. moralized, Boyd expect- Hope’s final win of 2015 is had a lot of new starters, Josh Stillman entered ed the Trojans to come The Dispatch’s Top Sport- this team wanted to leave in relief and got a dou- out fighting. New Hope ing Event for 2015. its own legacy. I am proud ble-play ball to get New responded, as Stillman Two days later, Oxford of them for that.” Hope out of the seventh. pitched a two-hitter and took a 10-3 victory to cap- New Hope dropped all In the eighth, Stillman struck out eight. He saw ture the North State title. three matchups to Oxford was a strike away from his 94-pitch effort reward- A week later, Oxford won in the regular season, but victory, but Ben Bianco ed when Godfrey’s blast the state championship. it breezed through the first hit a two-run home run cleared the left-field wall. New Hope, which won three rounds of the playoffs for the victory. “That run around the © The Dispatch the 2013 and 2014 state and had a nine-game win- “It was the hardest loss bases will be something championships, finished ning streak snapped when I ever had to deal with,” I remember for the rest of 25-7 last season. Oxford earned a 3-2 victory Stillman said. “We played my life,” Godfrey said. “It was a special team,” in eight innings in Game 1 well and were in a posi- Follow Dispatch sports Village Cycle Center New Hope coach Lee in Oxford. tion. I think it said a lot writer Scott Walters on Boyd said. “Each year, New Hope led 1-0 and for the character of this Twitter @dispatchscott will reopen Jan. 5, 8am 13000 MS Hwy. 182 | Clayton Village The Dispatch’s Top 10 Events of 2015 Starkville, MS | 1-800-898-0195 1. New Hope 1, Oxford 0 (Baseball): When its SAA Class 4A title. Starkville overcame this loss with 8. Oxford 3, New Hope 2, eight innings (Base- Visit us on FB and at www.vccms.com season on the brink, the New Hope baseball team re- 14 straight wins to capture the MHSAA Class 6A title. ball): An intense MHSAA Class 5A North State champi- turned to Trojan Field and evened the Mississippi High Starkville scored late, but Jeffery Simmons blocked an onship series started with a dramatic win by the Chargers School Activities Association Class 5A North State extra point giving his Tigers a chance at new life in the at Edwin Moak Field. Brody Stokes and Jason Barber championship series with a dramatic victory at home. overtime period. competed in quite the pitcher’s duel. New Hope held a 1-0 Josh Stillman pitched a two-hitter and Will Godfrey hit a 5. Columbus 23, DeSoto Central 21 (Football): lead before Oxford tied things in the sixth. In the eighth, walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to Columbus won its MHSAA Class 6A, Region 1 opener New Hope grabbed a 2-1 lead on a Payton Lane double allow New Hope to send the series back to Oxford for a in come-from-behind fashion. The Falcons eventually and misplay by Oxford in the outfield. In the home half decisive third game. won three region games in which they trailed by double of the inning, however, Ben Bianco hit a two-run walk-off 2. Starkville 43, Madison Central 40, OT (Boys figures. In this contest, Columbus rallied from a 21-10 home run with two outs off ace Josh Stillman. halftime deficit behind the strong running of Kylin Hill. A basketball): In a dramatic finish, Starkville won the MH- 9. Columbus 70, New Hope 66 (Boys basket- Chris Taylor 36-yard field goal provided the game-win- SAA Class 6A state championship with a heart-stopping ball) : While the final score may be slightly misleading, ning points. victory over region rival Madison Central at the Mis- the season’s best rally came in a losing effort by New 6. Mississippi State 8, Georgia 7, nine innings sissippi Coliseum in Jackson. Starkville rallied from a Hope. The Trojans trailed by as many as 24 in the New (Softball): Mississippi State enjoyed a lot of final-inning double-digit deficit to win its second state championship magic in softball this past season. The trend started with Hope Trojan New Year Classic. After beating Columbus in five seasons. a come-from-behind Sunday Southeastern Conference in the Joe Horne Classic, New Hope wanted to the sea- 3. Kentucky 92, Mississippi State 90, 2 OT win over Georgia at the MSU Softball Field. Kayla Wink- son sweep and sure made things interesting down the (Women’s basketball): While the Bulldogs did not snag field hit a two-run triple in the seventh inning to keep stretch. However, a 25-point night by Robert Woodard II the victory, this epic battle at Memorial Coliseum may home team alive. In the ninth inning, Katie Anne Bailey and a few defensive plays late were enough to save the have been the best basketball game in the Southeastern hit a game-winning home run. day for the Falcons. Conference season last year. Victoria Vivians scored 39 7. Mississippi State 51, Arkansas 50 (Football): 10. Clinton 56, Columbus 42 (Football): Colum- points, but fell in a personal duel with Kentucky’s Makay- It doesn’t get much wilder than this Southeastern Con- bus saw its best football season in 15 years come to la Epps, who netted 42 points. MSU erased a 10-point ference Western Division showdown played in Fayette- a close with this opening-round loss in the MHSAA deficit in the final 5 minutes, 48 seconds of regulation to ville, Arkansas. After a demoralizing loss to Alabama, Class 6A playoffs. Columbus erased 35-14 third-quarter force the extra time. MSU needed something good to happen and it hap- deficit to tie the game at 42. In the end, Clinton had a 4. Noxubee County 26, Starkville 20, 2 OT (Foot- pened in the form of 631 yards of total offense against tie-breaking score and a defensive score to account for ball): Many felt this regular-season opener matched Arkansas. Behind a splendid first-half performance from the final margin. Kylin Hill had the area’s best rushing two potential state champions. It turns out that wound Dak Prescott, MSU built an early 31-14 lead. However, night with 382 yards and five touchdowns as Columbus up being accurate. Noxubee County would later over- victory was not secured until Arkansas missed a field finished 8-4. come a 2-4 start to win 10 straight games and the MH- goal in the final minute. — Scott Walters MSU women Continued from Page 1B “We have to find a way der Schaefer. ter, the Bulldogs had a quarter and led 57-34 af- to play better,” William MSU used a 10-0 run prolonged struggle from ter the quarter. said. “We need to have to build a 12-2 lead. A the field. MSU only hit In the fourth quarter, better intensity. It needs 3-point play by Sherise five field goals and eased back-to-back 3-pointers to start right now be- Williams ran the lead to into halftime with a 41-25 by Schaefer and another cause we have to all pick 20-9 with 1 minute, 51 lead. trey by Vivians helped our game up.” seconds left in the first The Bulldogs played spark a game-ending The Bulldogs won quarter. better on the defensive 15-2 run. their seventh-straight In the opening quar- end in the third quar- “We did a better job game and improved to ter, Southeastern Louisi- ter but still struggled of executing on offense 12-1. MSU has won 45 ana (1-10) was held to one to make shots on a con- in the fourth quarter,” of its last 47 regular-sea- field goal but managed to sistent basis. A layup by Schaefer said. “If you son non-conference tilts get to the line 12 times Okorie ran the lead to 47- have 30 offensive re- and improved to 53-11 at (making 10). 27. The Bulldogs allowed bounds, you have to score Humphrey Coliseum un- In the second quar- nine points in the third more points than we did.” 6B TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com Gray Continued from Page 1B “I’ve been thinking about it,” Gray game and what’s going on as part of Gray won’t be the only player to get said. “It’s really surprising. I’ve just the game. That can slow you down more playing time. Diaz said redshirt got to buckle down and get ready.” sometimes, but I thought throughout freshman Gerri Green may split time Senior starter Zach Jackson left the year he’s (Gray) done a good job. with Gray. Green is listed as Richie the team the week of the Egg Bowl He still plays fast and makes plays.” Brown’s backup at middle linebacker. against Ole Miss to pursue other This season, Gray has 56 tackles Sophomore Kelan Chairs is listed as opportunities. The Bulldogs started (two-and-a-half for loss) and half a Gray’s backup at outside linebacker. three safeties in that game, so Gray sack. He was listed as Jackson’s back- Green has 44 tackles (two-and-a- didn’t start. The Bulldogs could start up all season. half for loss), one pass breakup, and three safeties against the Wolfpack, Gray said he gained confidence as one interception. but if not, Gray will get the nod. a freshman and grew more comfort- “N.C. State challenges you in so MSU had nine practices on cam- able with speed of the game. many different ways with its forma- pus before the team left for Christ- “I just took the atmosphere, the tions, so you sort of have a tool for mas break. The Bulldogs arrived in awe and how fast the game speed every occasion,” Diaz said. “I think Charlotte on Saturday and have prac- is,” Gray said of what he learned as that’s where we’ve got some good ver- ticed three times. With the chance of a freshman. “I took that into consid- satility in our linebacker crew.” earning more playing time, Gray said eration and put that into my playing n MSU visits Children’s Hospital and Second Har- he has taken a different approach at style this year.” vest Food Bank, goes on shopping spree: Members of the MSU football team visited the Levine Children’s Hospital practice. As a freshman Gray played under and Second Harvest Food Bank before going through the YESTERDAY’S ANSWER “(I’ve) just focused on my men- defensive coordinator and lineback- Bulldogs’ final official practice of the 2015 season. Sudoku tal reps when I’m not in,” Gray said. ers coach Geoff Collins, but Collins MSU closed the night at the flagship Belk store in Sudoku is a number- “When I get in, I’m real focused. I’ve left last December to take the same Charlotte. As part of their bowl gifts, each player was given placing puzzle based on a $450 gift card to spend. Several of the players donated a a 9x9 grid with several been getting into my playbook more position at Florida. MSU hired former portion of their gift cards to charity, including junior lineback- given numbers. The object and more.” Bulldog defensive coordinator Man- er Richie Brown. is to place the numbers Gray was rated a three-star pros- ny Diaz to fill the position. Gray said MSU practiced for two hours at Ardrey Kell High 1 to 9 in the empty spaces pect — 20th best prospect in the state transitioning from Collins to Diaz School. They will have a walk-through this afternoon fol- so that each row, each lowing media day and a team picture at Bank of America column and each 3x3 box of Mississippi by ESPN — coming wasn’t difficult because he hadn’t ful- Stadium. out of Clarksdale High School. Last ly grasped Collins’ concepts. n Belk Bowl radio show will air tonight: MSU’s Belk contains the same number season, he played mainly on special Diaz noticed Gray when he ar- Bowl preview radio show, sponsored by Regions Bank, will only once. The difficulty teams and had nine tackles. rived. air live from 6-8 tonight from Mortimer’s Café and Pub in level increases from MSU coach Dan Mullen said play- “He did everything full speed,” Uptown Charlotte. Monday to Sunday. Fans are invited to attend. Mortimer’s Café and Pub ing as a freshman can lead to a diffi- Diaz said. “Even in our offseason is at 210 East Trade St. in the Charlotte EpiCentre (see on cult transition into a sophomore cam- workouts, he was a guy who was Google maps). paign for many players. highly competitive and tried to win The special show will airs be broadcast live on affiliates “You’re kind of out there as an everything he did, and I think that’s of the MSU Sports Radio Network and is available to Hail- StatePLUS subscribers. Jim Ellis, Matt Wyatt, Bart Gregory, athlete making plays sometimes as a what he’s been able to translate onto and John Correro will all be part of the show. freshman,” Mullen said. “Now you’re the field and take some meaningful Follow Dispatch sports writer Ben Wait on Twitter really starting to understand the snaps early on in his career.” @bcwait Alabama Continued from Page 1B ican A’Shawn Robinson to Alabama. The Tide lead traditional 3-4 defense to get rotation. Talented players 230-pound speed demon the nation in yards allowed more speed on the field and have to wait their turns. Tim Williams. per game (74) and per car- playing more of a 4-3 look “It’s hard to sell guys on The third-ranked Spar- ry (2.38). Alabama held with extra defensive backs. the team is bigger than me,” tans will counter Thursday LSU Heisman Trophy con- Up front that has meant Smart said. “But when they night in the College Foot- tender Leonard Fournette more opportunities for see the production and they ball Playoff’s Cotton Bowl to 31 yards on 19 carries quick edge rushers such as see the results and they see semifinal with an offensive and Arkansas star Alex Williams (nine-and-a-half the defensive stats, they re- line that is one of the best in Collins to 26 yards on 12 sacks), Ryan Anderson (five alize it’s working.” the country when healthy attempts. sacks), and Denzel Devall After bowl losses to end — and now it is. For Mich- Once Alabama stuffs (five tackles for loss). the last two seasons, the de- igan State to pull the upset the run, they come for your “Getting faster guys on fensive linemen agreed that — doesn’t it always seem as quarterback. The Tide lead the field in those situations an attitude adjustment was if the Spartans are trying to the nation with 46 sacks, has helped,” Smart said. also needed for Alabama. pull an upset? — it will be the most of any Alabama “We’ve been able to get “Somebody has to set on Allen and his crew to team during Nick Saban’s those guys out there, when the tempo in practice and at win a fight in which they nine seasons as coach. Un- in years past we might have the game,” Reed said. “Ev- will be significantly out- der Saban and defensive had them but we didn’t get erything starts up front. So numbered. coordinator Kirby Smart, them on the field.” that would have to be us. Ev- “You look at their per- the Crimson Tide have con- Robinson is the star, a erybody just started feeding sonnel sheet and you’ve sistently fielded tenacious stout defensive end who can off that.” got four starters on the defenses, helping Alabama move inside. Jarran Reed is During media interviews defensive line and you win three national champi- a similar player who lines on Monday, Robinson bare- got about eight guys list- onships. But over the last up on the other side. The ly spoke above a whisper ed below them that all two title-less seasons, the 280-pound Jonathan Allen and kept his answers brief. play,” Michigan State co- Tide have been more vul- is listed behind Robinson on But his teammates made it offensive coordina- nerable. the depth chart, but leads clear he speaks up plenty tor Dave Warner said. In the final two games the team with 10 sacks. when it comes time to work. “There’s not any of a drop of last season, Auburn and The best way to sum up “If he doesn’t like some- off, basically.” Ohio State gained nearly Alabama’s D-line depth: thing he’s going to let it be No team in the country 1,200 yards against the Da’Shawn Hand, the No. known,” All-America line- has been tougher to run Tide. Saban and Smart ad- 1 recruit in the country in backer Reggie Ragland against this season than justed, tinkering with their 2014, is the last man in the said. 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WHATZIT ANSWER On the rocks The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 7B Outlaw MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Continued from Page 1B where you are. vanced to the Mississippi Coliseum for growth and maturity this year,” Wil- MSU’s Newman earns SEC honor “We want to come away with the the first time since 1992. The ability to liams said. “Last year was a hard pillow From Special Reports Gold Ball (awarded to the state champi- play in a large open-end senior college to swallow. But we got to Jackson play- on in March). To win that, you will have arena in December helped the team ing two freshmen guards. We feel like STARKVILLE — Following a career-high 20 to beat somebody like Olive Branch, so prepare for the state tournament. we have the caliber team that can make points against Northern Colorado that propelled it’s a chance to see if we have the type “I’d like to think it helped us to another run at it. the Mississippi State men’s basketball team to its of team that can do that.” adapt,” Williams said. “It is just a great “The players are excited about play- second-consecutive win, heralded guard Malik The fifth installment of the tourna- environment for the kids. It’s some- ing Olive Branch. I have already talked Newman has been named the Southeastern Con- ment features fewer local teams than in thing different and you always like to to coach Blake Jones. Their players are ference’s Freshman of the Week. the past. Only the Columbus boys will try something different. This is an ex- excited, too. This is what it is all about. It’s the third league honor for the Bulldogs, as join the two Starkville squads in the citing time for us because we are not It will be a fun game.” Gavin Ware was named player of the week back competition. The tournament also has only hosting a great tournament, but n Starkville Academy sweeps Eupora: At Maben, the in November, while Quinndary Weatherspoon re- been pushed back from its usual stand- we are bringing teams into the Hump.” Starkville Academy girls and boys basketball teams defeated ceived freshman of the week honors earlier this Eupora on the opening day of the East Webster Tournament. month. ing on the calendar due to Christmas The Starkville boys enter the tourna- Sydney Passons had 20 points and seven steals to lead day falling on a Friday. ment at 11-1. Leading scorer Tyson Car- the Starkville Academy girls to a 79-40 victory. “Every game, I’m just trying to get better,” said “Everyone looks forward to this ter will get a chance to play in his future Kacey Faver had 10 points, nine rebounds, and two Newman, a preseason All-SEC selection. “I credit event,” Starkville boys coach Greg home. Prior to the season, he signed a steals, Sarah Pellum had 10 points, five rebounds, and two my teammates and coaches for the success I’m hav- Carter said. “Losing one day (two days National letter of Intent with MSU. steals, Hays Miller had eight points, and Milla Davis, Bon- ing right now. When I’m struggling, they push me.” ner Hughes, and Adrienne Futral had six points. instead of three due in part to the MSU Last season, the Starkville boys won In the boys game, Codie Futral had 23 points, three Newman’s standout performance against the women playing Monday and the MSU the Class 6A state championship. The rebounds, three assists, and eight steals in Starkville Bears came in his hometown of Jackson, Miss., and men playing Thursday) did have an ef- Starkville girls fell to Horn Lake in the Academy’s 72-38 victory. at Mississippi Coliseum, the same venue he won fect. However, we have a quality group semifinals of the Class 6A state tourna- Ade Amusa had 13 points and seven rebounds, Luke four state championships while at Calloway. Templeton had 10 points, three assists, and two steals, of teams coming and we look to put on ment. This season, both squads have and Carter Roach had seven points. In 27 minutes, he was 6 of 11 from the field, in- another great event.” Jackson firmly in their sights. Follow Dispatch sports writer Scott Walters on Twitter cluding 4 of 8 from 3-point range. He also had four A year ago, the Starkville girls ad- “This team has shown a lot of @dispatchscott rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Comics & Puzzles DILBERT Dear Abby EAR ABBY: she is beautiful with saving some things for All children on the inside.” a potential niece, my friends Dare beautiful It will reinforce need these things NOW, and I to their parents. the message to feel strange essentially being My three children your daughter obligated to return them. are of mixed that character Is my mom out of line? It’s race and get a is equally, if not off-putting to receive a gift that lot of attention more important, comes with a return clause. because of it. The than physical — CONFUSED IN CENTRAL boys are aloof beauty. TEXAS about random DEAR ABBY: DEAR CONFUSED: It ap- compliments Isn’t the rule of pears your mother is not only they receive from etiquette that a doting grandma, but also ZITS strangers. How- when a gift is someone who is determined ever, I’m worried given, it belongs to get a double bang for her about the pres- to the recipient? buck. Once given, a gift DOES sure it may put on My mother sends belong to the recipient. Other- my daughter to be Dear Abby gifts to our infant wise, it’s not a gift but a loan. “pretty.” daughter. She is And yes, however well-in- I care more the first grandba- tentioned your mother may be, about my daughter’s char- by, and my mother is a doting she is out of line to demand acter than her looks, but I’m grandparent. My question is that everything she has given concerned that if I say that what should happen when be returned to her. (I mean, to these people, it will come my child outgrows the items what will she do if your sister off as rude. Also, I don’t want — clothing, shoes, toys, etc. has only boys?) her to think I don’t think she’s My mother expects me to put DEAR ABBY: When I’m pretty. How can I respond them all in a storage bin and dining out, sometimes the flat- in a way that isn’t rude to return them to her. ware is wrapped and banded GARFIELD well-intentioned strangers, but There have been times in a large paper napkin. Do I at the same time allows me to when I have packed up things use this napkin for cleaning make a statement about the to give to friends who have myself, or do I ask for more importance of character over younger daughters than napkins? — UNSURE IN CON- beauty? — MOM OF BEAUTIES ours, or taken them to a NECTICUT DEAR MOM: When some- resale shop. My mother then DEAR UNSURE: Place one exclaims that your child is becomes upset that I’m not the napkin in your lap, and if beautiful, accept the com- returning the items to her. She you would like to have more, pliment and say something is saving them for my sister, do not hesitate to ask your like this: “Yes, my child IS who isn’t even pregnant yet. server. It is not a breach of beautiful, but more important, While I have no issue etiquette to do so. Horoscopes CANDORVILLE TODAY’S BIRTHDAY replacement memory for the ing, maybe it’s just because (Dec. 29). You’ll make your one you’d rather forget. you haven’t found what’s in it mark this year and it will be a TAURUS (April 20-May for you yet. Figure it out. If you creative expression of who you 20). Tired people and hungry can’t find a payoff, consider are in a most practical form. people are often grumpy making a change. Many will use and love what people. Whatever you can do LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). you produce. Clarity of vision to make sure the basics are In your brain, you’re going is your gift in the early year. covered for you and yours will head-to-head with someone April and May bring romantic go a long way toward keeping and you’re really in no mood adventure. You’ll fight for the the vibes positive at home. to back down. Hey — you’re oppressed and win in June. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). a human being with an ego to Aquarius and Cancer adore Sooner or later, we all have to match. To some extent, that’s you. Your lucky numbers are: part with our money. You may healthy! 13, 28, 3, 38 and 40. as well have fun with this. So VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. ARIES (March 21-April what if you’re overly generous, 22). Considering all the time BABY BLUES 19). Having trouble letting go silly or comfort-focused today? and energy you’ve expended of old baggage? Don’t force Get what you really, really working on a certain knotty it. One of the best ways to rid want. problem, it should come as yourself of the heaviness is CANCER (June 22-July no surprise when you get a to seek new, lighter luggage. 22). When the work (or the en- sudden craving for freedom Get out there and make a tire relationship) seems drain- and distraction. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). This is an excellent moment to discus the delicate issue at hand, though you should keep in mind that such discus- sions are best kept brief and possibly indirect. A pointed im- plication may get the message across. BEETLE BAILEY SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your rating with one particular person doesn’t matter as much as you think it does. There is a whole host of people out there who like you, not to mention the ones who love you dearly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Avoid making sweeping generalizations about yourself. You’re made up of many parts. Focus on one aspect at a time. Highlight the thing you like, and work on the thing you don’t. MALLARD FILMORE CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll have a deep conver- sation that doesn’t include any profound words or particularly interesting thoughts. In fact, the whole thing, if written down, would be categorized as small talk. But it’s not. Not at all. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t put your self-care off for later, otherwise “later” will never come. Also, taking care of yourself should include more than the basics. Giving FAMILY CIRCUS yourself mental stimulation and fun is part of it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When you hit a dip in your mood, remember: Appreciating others is the quick route to self-esteem. You will always feel good about your kind and fair treatment of the people you meet on your path.

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LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, DEFEND- ANTS JIM HOOD, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MISSISSIPPI, FORREST ALLGOOD, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BRAVO COMMUNICA- TIONS AND PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE IN- TEREST IN THE LAND DESCRIBED 8B TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 IN THIS COMPLAINT The Dispatch • www.cdispatch.com SUMMONS Legal Notices 0010 Building & Remodeling 1120 Special Notices 2400 Truck Driving 3700 Apts For Rent: East 7020 Commercial Property For Houses For Sale: New Hope THE STATE OF MISSIS- Rent 7100 8250 SIPPI: Tony Doyle HISTORIC FRIENDSHIP LOCAL OWNER Operat- 1, 2, 3 BEDROOMS & CEMETERY. Seven or with Blair Logistics townhouses. Call for NOW AVAILABLE FOR 3BR/2BA. 73 Summer TO: BRAVO COMMUNIC- Cabinets & Construction (5+2) burial plots for seeking a class A driver. more info. 662-549- HOLIDAY PARTIES! Lane Dr. Lakeover Sub- ATIONS AND PERSONS sale. In older section -2 years flatbed experi- 1953 3,000 sq. ft. building on division. 1,720 sqft. 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Cabin is SUPER SAVER RATES run East a distance of Electrical 1270 gmail.com being built on one tract 6 Days ...... $12.00 Sporting Goods 4720 7130 420 feet; thence run NOWETA'S Green now. 7 cabins to 12 Days ...... $18.00 North DKH ELECTRIC- journey- choose from should you Over 6 lines is $1 per additional line. man electrician laid off. Thumb is accepting ap- GUN SMITH. Over 45 Apts For Rent: Starkville 7070 3BR/1.5BA, All appls, 4 degrees 05 minutes plications for delivery CH&A, carpet, ceiling want to buy land & build East a distance of 420 Looking for any work; yrs. exp. (As good as cabin. Call Stan @ 205- Six lines or less, consecutive days. Rate applies to personnel. Applicant the best, better than 3 & 4 BR Apts for rent. fans, 2 large fenced private party ads of non-commercial nature for feet; No job too small! 662- 391-8606 617-3859. must have exc. driving most). New & used Next door to Campus. yards, carport, Lg stor- merchandise under $1,000. Must include price in thence run West a dis- record and knowledge of No pets. $900- age bldg. No HUD. guns, new scopes, re- RIVERFRONT ad. 1 ITEM PER AD. No pets, firewood, etc. tance of 420 feet to the area. Must be physic- $1200/month. 662- 574-9749. point pairs, rebuilding, clean- PROPERTY GARAGE SALE RATES General Services 1360 ally able to do some lift- ing & scopes, mounted 418-8603. of beginning. ing. Apply in person Camp Pratt 4 Lines/1 Day ...... $9.20 & zeroed on range, an- Houses For Rent: Other 7180 Call 574-3056 4 Lines/3 Days ...... $18.00 between 3-5 M-F & 9-1 tique guns restored, & Apts For Rent: Other 7080 Ray McIntyre This being the same For Odd Jobs and Sat. 1325 Main St. No property as described in wood refinished. Ed NEW COTTAGE: Blythewood Realty Price includes 2 FREE Garage Sale signs. Rain Handyman phone calls. Sanders, West Point. 3 2BR APT. Christmas 1BR/1BA, all appl, wa- Deed in Book 2013 at Special! Move in today, Guarantee: If it rains the day of your sale, we will mi. N. Barton Ferry on ter, trash, yard maint. FALL SPECIAL. 2½ acre re-run you ad the next week FREE! pages 5000-5001 in Services SEEKING A mainten- no rent until Jan. 1. the Darracott Rd. Open Tue- incl. in lease. Near lots. Good/bad credit. You must call to request free re-run. ance associate to clean Sat. Call for appt. 494- Northside & Southside office of the Chancery and update our building. Starkville, Columbus, & $995 down. $197/mo. 6218. locations! 662-798- West Point. Perfect for FREE SERVICES Clerk of Lowndes Call Some lifting and room 4194. Eaton Land. 662-726- Bargain Column Ad must fit in 4 lines (approx- County, set ups required. See 1 person or couple. NO 9648 imately 20 characters per line) and will run for 3 days. Mississippi. Mr. Fix-It www.pinelake.org/about Event Tickets 4730 pets. $500/mo. $300 For items $100 or less ONLY. More than one item may dep. 1 yr lease reqd. Ap- be in same ad, but prices may not total over $100, no /employment-at- Autos For Sale 9150 relists. Defendants other than 205-399-1700 pinelake/ for details (5) OLE Miss Sugar- plication/ref. reqd. 494- Free Pets Up to 4 lines, runs for 6 days. you in this action are and to submit an applic- bowl Tickets. $150/ea. 5419/242-2923. 1988 NISSAN V6 T top, Lt. William O’Neal 328-6962. Lost & Found Up to 6 lines, ad will run for 6 Lowndes County, Mis- US Navy Retired ation. automatic, A/C, new days. sissippi, Jim Hood Attor- Mobile Homes 7250 Tires. One of a kind! These ads are taken by fax, e-mail or in person at ney General of Missis- Management Positions 3250 Pets 5150 $2,750 or best offer. our office. Ads will not be take by telephone. sippi, and Forrest All- 2BR/1BA. Clean, Quiet. 662-386-4706 or 662- good, District Attorney LOCAL COMPANY seeks Ckc Yorkie puppy. 8 No Pets. $350 deposit. 356-6352. 0 Legals 4390 Computer Equipment of Lowndes County, Mis- Full Time Office Man- weeks old. Up to date $475/mo. 327-2951 4420 Farm Equipment & on shots and worming. 2005 CHEVY Impala. 4 1000 Service sissippi. © The Dispatch ager for established after 5pm. Supplies You are required to mail Real Estate business. Male. 662-436-5004. Door. Black. 1030 Air Conditioning & Heating 4450 Firewood 1060 Appliance Repair or hand-deliver a copy of Front Office Experience RENT A fully equipped 182,000mi. $4500 4460 Flea Markets RETAINER WALL, drive- 1070 Asphalt & Paving a written response to and Quick Books Experi- For Sale: CKC re- camper w/utilities & OBO. 549-5054. 4480 Furniture way, foundation, con- 1090 Automotive Services the Complaint filed ence Preferred. Send re- gistered Siberian Husky cable from $135/wk - 4510 Garage Sales crete/riff raft drainage BEIGE '05 Grand Mar- 1120 Building & Remodeling against you in this ac- sumes to: Blind Box puppies. Will be ready $495/month. 3 Colum- 4540 General Merchandise work, remodeling, base- quis GS for sale. One 1150 Carpeting/Flooring tion to Steven R. 591 c/o The Commer- in time for Christmas. bus locations. Call 662- 4570 Household Goods ment foundation, re- owner. 145k miles. 1180 Childcare McEwen, the attorney cial Dispatch P.O. Box Call or text 662-305- 242-7653 or 601-940- 4630 Lawn & Garden pairs, small dump truck Good condition. Tires 1210 Chimney Cleaning for the Plaintiff, whose 511 Columbus, MS 5584 1397. 4660 Merchandise Rentals hauling (5-6 yd) load & are excellent. 1240 Contractors 4690 Musical Instruments post office address is P. 39703. 1250 Computer Services O. Box 709, Columbus, demolition/lot cleaning. 205-799-6288 4700 Satellites Burr Masonry 242- Apts For Rent: Northside 7010 SINGLE WIDE 16x80 1270 Electrical 4720 Sporting Goods Mississippi, 39703. Medical / Dental 3300 1300 Excavating 0259. 3BR/2BA w/master Campers & RVs 9300 4750 Stereos & TV’s Bittersweet Townhouses bath. Carport, front 1320 Fitness Training 4780 Wanted To Buy YOUR RESPONSE MUST PHARMACIST NEEDED: 2BR/1.5BA 1330 Furniture Repair & BE MAILED OR DE- Lawn Care / Landscaping part time to full time Fully furnished kitchen deck, Tabernacle Rd. RV CAMPER & mobile 5000 Pets & Livestock $625/month. 662-327- Refinishing LIVERED NO LATER 1470 pharmacist needed for a appliances, home lots. Full hookup 1360 General Services 5100 Free Pets THAN THIRTY DAYS small independent loc- Carports available, 4376. w/sewer. 2 locations 1380 Housecleaning 5150 Pets W&N from $80/wk - AFTER THE 29th DAY OF JESSE & BEVERLY'S ally owned pharmacy. Fenced in backyards, 1390 Insulation 5200 Horses/Cattle/Livestock DECEMBER, 2015, Must be licensed and in CH&A Chateaux Office Spaces For Rent 7300 $265/mo. 662-242- 1400 Insurance 5250 Pet Boarding/Grooming LAWN SERVICE. Spring 7653 or 601-940-1397 WHICH IS THE DATE OF cleanup, firewood, land- good standing with the (662)327-5000 Holly Hills 1410 Interior Decorators 5300 Supplies/Accessories THE FIRST PUBLICA- Mississippi Board of 3,000 sq ft office space 1440 Jewelry/Watch Repair 5350 Veterinarians scaping, tree cutting. Apartments TION OF THIS SUM- 356-6525. Pharmacy. Send re- 1, 2, 3 BEDROOM apart- with warehouse and roll Motorcycles & ATVs 9400 1470 Lawn Care/Landscaping 5400 Wanted To Buy MONS. IF YOUR RE- sume to Chris' Phar- up delivery door in back. 1500 Locksmiths ments & townhouses. 102 Newbell Rd 6000 Financial SPONSE IS NOT MAILED macy, 2320 5th St N, Call for more info. 662- Columbus Call 662-574-0147. 1530 Machinery Repair 6050 Business Opportunity OR DELIVERED, A JUDG- Painting & Papering 1620 Columbus, MS 39705. 1560 Mobile Home Services 549-1953. 6100 Business Opportunity MENT DEFAULT WILL BE Mon-Fri 8-5 RETAIL/OFFICE Space 1590 Moving & Storage Wanted ENTERED AGAINST YOU PAINTING INC. WELL RESPECTED 1620 Painting & Papering *HOLIDAY SPECIALS* private practice group is FOR RENT Avail for lease. Down- 6120 Check Cashing FOR THE MONEY OR 328-8254 town. 2000sq feet. Call 1650 Pest Control 6150 Insurance Interior/exterior paint- seeking an experienced EASY STREET PROPER- • Central Heat & Air OTHER RELIEF DEMAN- TIES 662-574-7879 for in- 1680 Plumbing 6200 Loans DED IN THE COM- ing, pressure washing, certified nurse practi- Conditioning 1710 Printing wallpaper removal, & tioner. Currently, we 1 & 2BR very clean & quires. LIKE NEW 2011 6250 Mortgages PLAINT. • Close to CAFB TRIUMPH THRUXTON 1740 Roofing & Guttering 6300 Stocks & Bonds handyman service. have two pediatricians maintained. Sound- 1770 Saws & Lawn Mowers proof. 18 units which I • Onsite Laundry Facility Storage & Garages 7500 Red Cafe Racer Style 6350 Business for Sale You must also file the Free estimate. Call and two family nurse • All Electric/Fully Equipped 1780 Sitting with Elderly/Sick Derek @ 662-242-0735. practitioners. Our Nurse maintain personally & Bike. ONLY 1600 miles. 1790 Stump Removal 7000 Rentals original of your re- promptly. I rent to all Kitchen INEXPENSIVE Garage kept. Comes w/ sponse to the Com- Practitioners rotate in 1800 Swimming Pools 7050 Apartments taking the clinic’s even- colors: red, yellow, • Lighted Tennis Court MINI-STORAGE. From Cover & ALL access. 1830 Tax Service 7100 Commercial Property plaint with the Chan- SULLIVAN'S PAINT black & white. I rent to • Swimming Pool 5'x10' to 20'x20'. Two Has never been cery Clerk of Lowndes ing and weekend calls. 1860 Tree Service 7150 Houses SERVICE EMR, full benefits, ex- all ages 18 yrs. to not well-lit locations in wrecked or damaged. 7180 Hunting Land County, Mississippi, Where Coming 1890 Upholstery Certified in lead cellent starting salary. dead. My duplex apts. Columbus: Near Wal- Back seat cover slips 7190 Land for Rent/Lease within a reasonable Home is the 1910 Welding removal. Offering spe- For more details, please are in a very quiet & mart on Hwy 45 & near off for 2nd passenger. 7200 Mobile Homes time afterwards. cial prices on interior & peaceful environment. Best Part of Taco Bell on Hwy 182. Comes w/ motorcycle 2000 Announcements 7250 Mobile Home Spaces ISSUED under my hand contact Sabrina McDow 2050 Card of Thanks exterior painting, pres- at (662) 329-2955 or 24/7 camera surveil- the Day Call 662-327-4236 for jack/lift. $4850 OBO. 7300 Office Spaces and the seal of said sure washing & sheet lance. Rent for 1BR more information. 940-867-6041 2100 Fraternal & Lodge 7350 Resort Rentals Court on this the 21st email at rock repairs. $600 w/1yr lease + se- 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apart- 2150 Good Things To Eat 7400 River Property day of December, 2015. [email protected]. To Autos For Sale 9150 2200 In Memorial Free Estimates learn more about our curity dep. Incl. water, ments & Townhouses. 7450 Rooms Call 435-6528 sewer & trash ($60 2250 Instruction & School 7500 Storage & Garages CHANCERY CLERK OF clinic, please visit 1BR/1BA Apt. $300 2300 Lost & Found 7520 Vacation Rentals www.drskiskids.com. value), all appliances in- 2BR/1BA Apt. $350- LOWNDES COUNTY, cl. & washer/dryer. If NEED A CAR? 2350 Personals 7550 Wanted to Rent MISSISSIPPI Stump Removal 1790 $400. 2BR/2BA 3BR 2400 Special Notices West Point Community this sounds like a place Guaranteed Credit Approval! 7600 Waterfront Property LISA YOUNGER NEESE, /2BA Townhouses 2600 Travel/Entertainment Living Center you would like to live $550-$800. No HUD al- 8000 Real Estate CHANCERY CLERK No Turn Downs! 3000 Employment is accepting applica- call David Davis @ 662- lowed. Lease, deposit, 8050 Commercial Property P. O. BOX 684, COLUM- tions for Full Time and 242-2222. But if can- We offer late model vehicles with warranty. 3050 Clerical & Office BUS, MS 39703 credit check required. 8100 Farms & Timberland Part Time RN's, LPN's, not pay your rent, like to Coleman Realty. 329- Call us, we will take application by phone. 3100 Data Processing/ Computer 8150 Houses - Northside and CNA's. Monday -Fri- 3150 Domestic Help party & disturb others, 2323 We help rebuild your credit! 8200 Houses - East BY:/s/ Tina Fisher day 8:00am to 4:30pm. you associate w/crimin- 3170 Engineering 8250 Houses - New Hope (SEAL) Apply in person at 1122 3200 General Help Wanted als & cannot get along Commercial Property For 8300 Houses - South DELL/15-042/SUM- N. Eshman Avenue, w/others, or drugs is Tousley Motors 3250 Management Positions 8350 Houses - West MONS ALLSTUMP GRINDING West Point. Rent 7100 3300 Medical/Dental SERVICE your thang, you won't 662-329-4221 • 4782 Hwy. 45 N., Columbus 8450 Houses - Caledonia like me because I'm old by Shell Station at Hwy. 373 intersection 3350 Opportunity Information PUBLISH: 12/29/15, GET 'ER DONE! 205 Tuscaloosa Road: 8500 Houses - Other Sales / Marketing 3600 school, don't call!!!! www.tousleymotors.net 3400 Part-Time 8520 Hunting Land 1/5/16, 1/12/16 We can grind all your located on intersection 3450 Positions Wanted with Gardner Blvd. 8550 Investment Property stumps. Hard to reach THE COMMERCIAL Trailers & Heavy Equipment 3500 Professional 8600 Lots & Acreage places, blown over 2BR/1BA apts. in North 450-3650 sq ft spaces 3550 Restaurant/Hotel DISPATCH is in search & East Columbus. available. Restaurant, 9450 8650 Mobile Homes roots, hillsides, back- FRIENDLYMini-Warehouses CITY 3600 Sales/Marketing Air Cond & Heating 1030 of an excellent newspa- CH&A, all elec, water & Office Space, Retail. 8700 Mobile Home Spaces yards, pastures. Free per subscription sales- friendlycitymini.com 3650Trades 8750 Resort Property estimates. You find it, sewer furn, convenient 113 Tuscaloosa Road: 1995 FORD Dump-truck. 3700Truck Driving AIR DUCT cleaning for person to work the Mon- to shopping. $350/mo. 2000 sq ft restaurant. $18k. 1996 John Deere 8800 River Property we'll grind it! roe County area. Must 8850 Wanted to Buy your home or office. We 662-361-8379 $150 dep. 352-4776. Covered Porch, Drive 850C Bulldozer. $30k. 4000 Merchandise take all vents down & be able to sell door-to- Cat. Model 12G Motor 4030 Air Conditioners 8900 Waterfront Property Thru. clean & HEPA VAC out STUMP GRINDING, ex- door, KIOSK & work in- Northwood Town- (662)327-5000 2 Convenient Grader. $55k. 1996 4060 Antiques 9000 Transportation your ducts. Flex & met- dependently. Must be houses 2BR, 1.5BA, 4090 Appliances cavation, & dirt work. Locations Service Truck. $6k. 9050 Auto Accessories/Parts al up to 22 inches. Im- Text/call 662-251- able to pass drug CH/A, stove, fridge, OFFICE SPACES & retail 205-712-0671. Lv msg. 4120 Auctions 9100 Auto Rentals & Leasing proves indoor air qual- screen if hired. For DW, WD hookups, & Best Rates 4150 Baby Articles 9191. space for lease. Start- In Town! 9150 Autos for Sale ity. Reasonable prices more information apply private patios. Call 4180 Bargain Column ing at $285/mo. Fair- 662-327-4236 9200 Aviation since 2001. Call John to The Commercial Dis- Robinson Real Estate lane Center, 118 S. Mc- Need a 4210 Bicycles 9250 Boats & Marine Tree Services 1860 patch at 516 Main 328-1123 4240 Building Materials Armstong anytime at Crary. 662-435-4188. 9300 Camper/R.V.’s 662-329-1793. Street in Columbus, 4250 Burial Plots 9350 Golf Carts A&T Tree Service MS. No phone calls ac- Apts For Rent: Northside 7010 4270 Business Furniture & 9400 Motorcycles/ATVs Bucket truck & stump cepted. Houses For Sale: East 8200 Equipment 9450 Trailers/Heavy Equipment removal. Free est. 4300 Camera Equipment 9500 Trucks, Vans & Buses Appliance Repair 1060 Serving Columbus Truck Driving 3700 3BR/1BA house loc- 4330 Clothing 9550 Wanted to Buy since 1987. Senior ated on Poplar Street. 4360 Coins & Jewelry Mid South Appliance citizen disc. Call Alvin @ BURKHALTER RIGGING, Updated approximately Repair 242-0324/241-4447 Inc. is searching for ex- 3 yrs ago on inside & Legal Notices 0010 Legal Notices 0010 licensed-bonded- "We'll go out on a limb perienced Truck Drivers with new roof. Large NEW RIDE? insured for you!" to add to its perform- fenced back yard. Great THE FOLLOWING SUMMONS BY PUBLICA- STEVE: 662-549-3467 for an investor or a new VEHICLE TION J.R. Bourland ance driven team. Suc- ALL WORK cessful candidates family. Call 662-275- FIND ONE IN THE HAS BEEN ABAN- GUARANTEED Tree & Stump 1865 for more info. DONED AT IN THE CHANCERY Removal. Trimming must have a Class A CLASSIFIEDS SHELTON'S TOWING COURT OF w/bucket truck CDL with 5 years of flat- Houses For Sale: New Hope bed experience. Posi- Ask About Our Move In Specials! (BODY LOWNDES COUNTY, Licensed & Bonded 8250 SHOP), 1024 GARDNER MISSISSIPPI Building & Remodeling 1120 Firewood 4 sale LWB tions are open in Colum- Military Discounts Available BLVD., COLUMBUS, MS $100. 662-574-1621 bus, MS for projects Tom Hatcher, LLC mainly in the Southeast- 3BR/2.5BA. FSBO. Five Questions: 39702 WILLIAM CHARLES COX 625 31st Ave. N. - Columbus, MS Beautiful, Great Neigh- PILKINTON PLAINTIFF Custom Construction, TREE REMOVAL, trim- ern US. Benefits in- Restoration, Remodel- ming, heavy duty indus- clude competitive salary borhood. Keeping rm, 2003 CHEVROLET (662) 329-2544 kitchen, living rm, din- 1 Tommy MONTE CARLO VS. CAUSE NO.: 2015- ing, Repair, Insurance trial mowing & mulch- and per diem. EOE Fax claims. 662-364-1769. ing rm, & laundry down- VIN# 0592-B ing. Text/call 662-251- resumes to 662-327- James and Licensed & Bonded 9191 7485. www.falconlairapts.com stairs. 1BR/1BA play- 2G1WX12K939229354 room upstairs. Large LOWNDES COUNTY, Medical / Dental 3300 deck, fenced backyard, the Shondells 2001 FORD MUSTANG MISSISSIPPI, DEFEND- 2 story 32x24 shop. VIN# ANTS Call 662-328-9634 for 1FAFP44411F104348 JIM HOOD, ATTORNEY more information. GENERAL OF 2 “Dazed and THIS VEHICLE WILL BE MISSISSIPPI, FORREST 3BR/2BA FSBO. Com- PUT UP ALLGOOD, DISTRICT pletely Remodeled. Confused” FOR SALE ON THE 19TH ATTORNEY OF 1500 sq. ft home on DAY OF LOWNDES COUNTY, quiet street. 1 acre. 45 JANUARY, 2016, AT MISSISSIPPI, S Justin Rd. Steens. 10:00 AM AT BRAVO COMMUNICA- Above ground pool. 3 1875 SHELTON'S TOWING TIONS AND PERSONS 125k. No renting. No (BODY SHOP) HAVING OR owner financing. 1024 GARDNER BLVD., CLAIMING ANY LEGAL 386-1287. COLUMBUS, OR EQUITABLE IN- 4 “The Great MS 39702. TEREST IN FSBO. 3BR/1.5BA. Cent THE LAND DESCRIBED H&A. Completely refur- Gatsby” PUBLISH: 12/29/15, IN THIS COMPLAINT bished. Large Bldg in 1/15/16, 1/12/16 back. 2 Acres. 1622 SUMMONS Hughes Rd. Serious Inq. Only. 5 Dead Sea THE STATE OF MISSIS- 327-6331/251-7983. SIPPI:

TO: BRAVO COMMUNIC- ATIONS AND PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THIS COMPLAINT

You have been made a Defendant in the Com- plaint To Confirm Tax Title and to Confirm and Quiet Title to Real Es- tate filed in Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi, William Charles Cox Pilkinton, Plaintiff asking the Court to make him the true and lawful owner of real property in which you have an interest, described as follows, to- wit: A tract or parcel of land located in the South Half (S ½) of the North- west Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 8, Township 18 North, Range 16 East of Lowndes County, Mississippi, be- ing more particularly described as: Com- mence with the intersec- tion of the North side of the South Half (S ½)of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 8, Township 18 North, Range 16 East in Lowndes County, Mississippi with the centerline of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and run East a dis- tance of 86 feet to the point of beginning; thence run South 4 degrees 05 minutes West along the East side of the right of way of a public road a distance of 420 feet; thence run East a distance of 420 feet; thence run North 4 degrees 05 minutes East a distance of 420 feet; thence run West a dis- tance of 420 feet to the point of beginning.

This being the same property as described in Deed in Book 2013 at pages 5000-5001 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Lowndes County, Mississippi.

Defendants other than you in this action are Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi, Jim Hood Attor- ney General of Missis- sippi, and Forrest All- good, District Attorney of Lowndes County, Mis- sissippi. You are required to mail or hand-deliver a copy of a written response to the Complaint filed against you in this ac- tion to Steven R. McEwen, the attorney for the Plaintiff, whose post office address is P. O. Box 709, Columbus, Mississippi, 39703.

YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DE- LIVERED NO LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE 29th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2015, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS SUM- MONS. IF YOUR RE- SPONSE IS NOT MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDG- MENT DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMAN- DED IN THE COM- PLAINT.

You must also file the original of your re- sponse to the Com- plaint with the Chan- cery Clerk of Lowndes County, Mississippi, within a reasonable time afterwards. ISSUED under my hand and the seal of said Court on this the 21st day of December, 2015.

CHANCERY CLERK OF LOWNDES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI LISA YOUNGER NEESE, CHANCERY CLERK P. O. BOX 684, COLUM- BUS, MS 39703

BY:/s/ Tina Fisher (SEAL) DELL/15-042/SUM- MONS

PUBLISH: 12/29/15, 1/5/16, 1/12/16