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In a strange case that emerged last week, owners ofthe Cornerstone Funeral Home are being charged with fraud and indignities to dead human bodies. Allegations include expensive funeral materials being substituted with cheaper ones. With the charges involving indignities to a human body, city police say that a linger was cut off a body to remove a ring. Insp. Colin Catonio said at a press conference last week that there aren't a lot of details yet. "We don't know specific information on the deceased. There were 47 invalid transactions. They were small transactions over a long period of time." Ralph Zenter is being charged with four counts of fraud over $5,000 and two counts of indignities to a dead human body or human remains. His wife, Faith, faces two counts of fraud over $5,000 and an indignity to a dead human body or human remains. The Zenters have released a statement denying the allegations. The police investigation dates back five years. The Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board is holding an emergency meeting to determine whether or not to cancel or restrict the Photo by Katie Thompson funeral home's license. Insp. Colin Catanio speaks to Lethbridge media. He says that the investigation into the Cornerstone Funeral Home started back in 2005. Sex in sports: giving girls a second look AIMEE AITKENS aimee £itkens@lethbridgecollege sb.ca participation scale." "Western culture emphasizes a feminine This could be because sport is "Western culture emphasizes ideal body and demeanor that contrasts "The sexualization of women athletes is traditionally deemed as male or masculine. a feminine ideal body and with an athletic body and demeanor." not a new topic. The physical appearance The extreme nature of feminization Strength, power, speed, aggression and of women athletes has been the most and heterosexuality is evident in an demeanor that contrasts with stamina are traditionally understood frequently used aspect of publicity overwhelming majority of media images an athletic body and as masculine traits. Balance, flexibility, regarding women and sport and has been used to showcase women athletes. rhythm and agility are traditionally female a reality for over a century," says Dayna They are portrayed with fantasy, rather demeanor" traits. Daniels, professor at the University as skilled and accomplished athletes. Why are women athletes often seen of Lethbridge in the departments of "As very young children we take our DAYNA DANIELS as trespassers into a male domain, while women's studies, kinesiology and physical bodies and identities pretty much for both sets of characteristics are essential to education. granted but still quite seriously," says athletic performance at all levels? "In the world of sport, women are still Daniels. boys and girls to act differently. Military and sports are traditionally seen to be intruders in a male domain," They are not yet being moulded and "I am particularly interested in how male areas and women have successfully she says. shaped to the images of contemporary contemporary notions of gender impact entered both in growing numbers. "Less than 15 per cent of Canadians women and masculine men. girls and women who are athletes, who "This pervasive and exclusive culture are physically active enough to gain health The social designation of masculine and aspire to be athletes or simply want to is displayed as the only acceptable way to benefits from their activities; girls and feminine relates to the natural attachment engage in physical activities for enjoyment present themselves. This method privileges women are on the lower end of this to the female and male body which causes and life long health," says Daniels. the women that can conform to it."

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Tke OLHmoiie UFC Experience Photo by Chris Besplug As a result of a recent chinook, water covered many areas resulting in ice build-up. Peter Elkjaer, maintenance worker picks away the ice on the Lethbridge College campus. 6aEW S Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 • 7 DENTISTS WITHOUT BORDERS Dr.Jodi Monaghan shines a new light on humanitarian work and in turn, starts a movement

re you ok everybody?" students "No one even flinches when you try to the group along with a television crew for were asked after Dr. Jodi freeze them there," added Spaling. the first two days ofthe trip. A Monaghan, a Lethbridge dentist, During their presentation both Materials donated to the mission were showed horrific dental care pictures to Monaghan and Spaling became emotional provided by Kindness in Action, a volunteer students at Lethbridge College. as they recalled how life-changing the organization that provides dental care to In January, Monaghan and Nicole experience had been. the less fortunate. Kindness in Action also Spaling, a dental hygenist, traveled to "It's overwhelming," Spaling said. provided the materials for Monaghans first Angkor, Cambodia. They visited with a "I hear people complain about the health project in Haiti. group of Canadian doctors in hopes of care system here, yet these people will walk Monaghan said that aside from Kindness aiding the less fortunate. four days to get a blood pressure pill." in Action, there is a lack of humanitarian The movement these individuals started is On most days, the group would have to organizations that take in dentists. changing humanitarian work. get up at 6 a.m. and work until the evening. "People don't see a need for it," said "Some ofthe people in these villages At night they would have to sort Monaghan. Oral hygiene is seen as minimal didn't even know what a toothbrush was," medication into bags that could be when compared to other health conditions. said Spaling. distributed to the residents. Monaghan has worked in the dental field "In some villages there was an interpreter "That was a huge thing that we would do for over 22 years and has her own practice showing them how to use a toothbrush." during the night... [in order] to go to the in Lethbridge. Due to the lack of oral hygiene, decaying clinic the next day and deal with the people In the future she hopes to pursue teaching gum and teeth cases are common. in the best way we could," said Monaghan. part-time at the University of Lethbridge "There's a nut they chew called the betel Spaling said it's "...just so nice to see how and participate in more volunteer work. nut that stains their teeth really bad," said giving people can be." "I am hoping to go back," she says, Monaghan. "It just makes a world of difference to the "Maybe Senegal in West Africa in the fall." Over time, many residents don't have any people there." Monaghan says the experience is gums left due to infection and bone loss. The ten-day project in Cambodia was extremely rewarding and is the "best thing "They would come in and they would lay funded by Loving Abandoned Children I've ever done in my life." down on a table and I would just pull out Everywhere. She thinks if anyone gets the opportunity teeth," Monaghan said. Members ofthe group included to help underdeveloped countries they The patients would then spit out their pediatricians, ministers, nurse practitioners should do so. teeth into a garbage can beside them. and an orthopedic surgeon.The group There is a great need for dentists in Cambodians showed a high tolerance for treated nearly 400 people per day. developing countries, which can be a pain, said Monaghan. "They didn't move, Monaghan said upon arrival the doctors challenge for the profession. With missions they didn't do anything." and volunteers were greeted by people she like project Cambodia, dental professionals Children as young as four were in need of described as quiet, patient and gentle. are revolutionizing humanitarian aid one treatment for their tooth decay. The government of Cambodia escorted toothbrush at a time.

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The more I write for the media, This is a story we have tip-toed around team of several people that I know from "Our main mission is to spend time the more I feel the struggle to keep for a while, tracking every movement or church and then meeting several who are with the people, build relationships. my balance when addressing people, setback in the courts. going on the trip." "We are going to be putting a roof on a situations, events and even word However, last week, following his school house and planting fruit trees so Indenbosch decided to go after a friend spellings. If you put a sentence together guilty plea and the introduction of they have a sustainable resource to go back convinced her. in just the sadistically wrong way, you've hard evidence into the courtroom, we to." "They were planning the trip five got yourself a double meaning. delivered a story that almost hurt to months ago and I was not interested then," This is not the first trip of this nature for "Local man asked to shoot Prime read. says Indenbosch. "They had a certain Indenbosch. She went to Romania three Minister during visit." Not that it was tasteless. In fact, the amount of people they needed on the years ago and plans on taking many more The man's weapon of choice? A Canon writer herself felt strongly that she team, one of them cancelled and a friend opportunities. 5D Mark II. Meanwhile you've got into had toned down the level of shock of mine who was on the team said 'Elaine, "I think that's the highlight of every quite a messy tangle. This may be the last dramatically for the story as compared to you should come."' trip that I've been on-just getting to time you try your hand at being witty. what she heard in court. This was a change of heart she found to know people and their cultures," says But much bigger than this are the I read the story and I felt remorseful be rather ironic. Indenbosch. "I'm just kind of open to serious dilemmas that come in with and upset that there was such a thing as "Reading week I was planning to go to travelling anywhere and everywhere that some hard news stories like a suicide, the pornographic abuse of children out the Dominican Republic. You know, go I can." homicide or any other criminal charge. there. on an all-inclusive. And then two weeks As a full-time student, she thought a When reiterating a tough story to the Uncomfortable? Yes, but how could before reading week I'm on the other side mid-semester trip was out ofthe question, public, there is a major obligation to take we not be open to spreading a spirit ofthe island doing humanitarian aid." however that was not the case for the care in what and how you write it out. of disappointment and disgust to one Lethbridge College student. Indenbosch booked her trip with short Everything must be factual and nothing another when such topics arise? They "I talked to all of my instructors and notice and said she feels good about her can be biased. There is seldom any room are not flowery situations, and do not they were all good with it and all willing decision even though she has not had a lot for a writers emotion, opinion or moral deserve flowery. to work with it. It sounded like a great of time to prepare. standing. If we are able to turn on our television "It was a week and a half ago that I opportunity so I took it." The easiest path I've found in this or computers and choose to watch booked my trip. I don't know that much She says she found her classmates were scenario is the one of least resistance. all sorts of glamorized crime, abuse about it but I know it's going to be really willing to take notes for her in lectures Saying the facts blandly, without and other disturbing content for our good." and that her instructors were willing to controversial details or quotes that may entertainment, we should be able to The team will be under the leadership postpone assignments. seem contrary or peculiar. But what does handle the real-life remorse we feel for of Bob Davisson, a humanitarian "Some ofthe instructors were even this accomplish? the problems in our society and in our from Medicine Hat who founded the willing to give me some personal Last week we published a story own communities. organization Lifeline Haiti and was instruction on what I missed out on." www.endeavouronline.ca Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 • 9

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Disney World whisks away local university student From small Alberta town to Florida beaches, Carrie Proctor takes on a job where dreams come true really cool. I found out at the end of Octo­ JESSICA DE COSTE ber that I got the job." [email protected] Though she isn't due to leave until June, you could read the excitement across the After five months of applying, inter­ huge smile that never left her face. viewing and travelling, Carrie Proctor "It's the only thing on my mind now. is heading off to the wonderful world of Everything I do I'm like how's this going to Disney. help me in Florida?" Carrie Proctor, a 27 year-old former Being from the small town of Raymond, University of Lethbridge student, spent Proctor realizes that this is a big opportu­ the last couple of months going through nity and is even going to be missing her a lengthy application process to become 10-year high school reunion to start her employed at Disney World in Florida. She job. says the process was long, but worth it "I knew almost everybody in the entire when she got the call. school and probably where they lived," she Since she took her first trip to Disney­ joked. land, Proctor says she was determined be­ When it comes to her family, Proctor cause of how much she enjoyed the place says they couldn't be closer. and the all-around atmosphere. "My family is super-duper musical so we "Since then I've been trying but my always like to perform and hang out and citizenship always gets in the way because sing together," she says. they don't hire international students," she "I'll just go home and start playing the says. piano and I'll get my sister and my dad She came across the opportunity when and everyone else comes in crowding she searched online and found that the around the piano and we just like sing like park was looking for recruiters from a picture-perfect family moment." Canada to work in the Canada Pavilion in Proctor and her family spent this past Photo submitted the Epcot Theme Park located in Disney summer in Disneyland in California. She Former University of Lethbridge student Carrie Procter poses with Mickey Mouse in Disneyland. World. says it was a long trip driving straight "They have all these different countries there throughout the night. they represent and Canada happens to "It was great, I always ended up being be one of them, so they hire people from the one driving at 3 o'clock in the morning Wooing the local crowd those countries to work." but it was so worth the drive." Including Canada, there are 11 other This was her third time visiting the countries in the attraction including Japan, Disneyland theme park and it was just as Morocco, Germany and Italy. she remembered. "What happened was they had all the "What we noticed was the rides were Canadian applicants do like an online super fun but I think the best thing was thing and then they called you and told the performances and the quality of talent you that they got it. Then they had some­ that they have there is out of this world." body call for an over-the-phone interview Being a musical person, Proctor could with you. If that goes well, they let you really appreciate the level of talent. know when and where the face-to-face She has been playing the piano for over interview was going to be." 20 years. She was even asked to play and Proctor followed through the process, sing while she was in Disneyland with which took several months but eventually the Dapper Dance, a barber shop quartet. got the call. Besides piano, Proctor has experiences in "This time most ofthe applicants were playing the clarinet and tenor saxophone. from eastern Canada so they held it (the She was also in a band where she played interview) in Toronto. They said I could keyboard and did back-up vocals. wait for about six months later when they "Somebody asked me what I thought would be recruiting once again and have it which Disney Park was better and I don't Photo by Jesse Harsanyi in Vancouver or somewhere closer." know. I said 'I will tell you when I've been "I was like 'Urn, no. I'll fly there.' So I there for a year so I can make an educated Local musician Leeroy Stagger serenades his hometown fans at the Tounge N Groove. got to go there with my mom and it was decision.'"

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12 • Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 LIFEs € Depression Disorder: Long term and more than a feeling Lethbridge College psychiatrist John Kennedy speaks out on depression

AIMEE AITKENS supports like equality, having children out "Most depressions March and April, in the northern hemi­ [email protected] of wedlock and being single. The opportu­ sphere it is known to be true that the nities are not there for social supports but don't require suicide rates increase fourfold. Depression is a disorder, while sadness still the expectations remain. medications, they It could be because of seasonal changes, is a feeling according to Lethbridge Col­ College is a stressful life-changing event better weather, when people's expectations lege psychiatrist John Kennedy. that in a lot of cases results in homesick­ require therapy" don't get realized and biological changes. To be labeled as depression there must ness and/or a lack of friends to start. However, it is fairly unknown what be lasting symptoms like problems with These are things that contribute to DR. JOHN KENNEDY causes suicides. sleep and loss of appetite. If a person is higher rates of depression. These trends "Most depressions don't require medica­ "Change itself turns on suicidal ide­ bummed out for a couple of days, that isn't are particularly seen in first-year students tions, they require therapy", says Kennedy. ation", says Kennedy, but suicidal thoughts depression. If the person is bummed out and contribute to higher dropout rates. For example, if someone has a bad are not normal. for two weeks, that could be depression. Depression is a disorder ofthe nerves. bruise on a thigh, the bruise doesn't re­ In this province's health region last year, Kennedy says depression alters the way There is physical evidence that shows the quire high-powered medicines, it requires there was the highest rate of suicide. the body functions and is much more like brain stops working properly. rest and physical therapy like ice, heat and Sometimes small things can help a grief. Depression is the absence ofthe abil­ Unrecognized and untreated, depression stretching. person such as making an effort to be nice, ity to feel joy. affects ones perception and behavior. "This is equal to what therapy is", says not to be intrusive, just being friendly. Depression is common and has been on Severe depression is a pain disorder. Kennedy. With medication alone, the per­ Kennedy recalled a story he was told the rise globally over the past 30 years. Kennedy used the comparison of son doesn't learn but studies have shown when he was studying in school. One in four women experience depres­ someone having bone cancer earlier on in that the combination of medicine and "This boy said hello to this girl in the sion and 95 per cent of them will experi­ life and later having depression. He says therapy works best. elevator and it turned out she was going to ence it a second time. depression is far more painful. Kennedy assesses people with compli­ the roof to jump; him saying hello stopped Only one in eight men experience With depression triggering feelings of cated illnesses. One in 100 people have her." depression and the reasons are mostly anger, finding a way to cope may lead to someone in their family who is bipolar. That's sometimes all it takes; a simple unknown. They could be due to social the consumption of alcohol. Coming into the months of February, hello.

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I started roller-skating about three months ago. Kind of. I guess it really started way back in my single-digits, when every other birthday party was at Lloyd's roller rink in Calgary. I remember disco dancing to funky tracks from Much Dance Mix 90s albums, dressed in neon 80s get-ups and thinking we were the coolest people in the world. That oval track just spelled F-U-N in end­ less amounts. That was the place you trampled over other kids to be the first one in line to get your skates and the last kid on the rink- skating Mach 10 away from whichever ogre parent was trying to catch you and tell you it was time to go home. Then the "YMCA" song would come on, every time faithfully, everyone at the rink The Deathbridge Derby Dames line-up for their January home game. Photo by Jesse Harsanyi would get back on the track and you'd be lost and happy in a shuffle of Y's and M's Roller derby is something completely [email protected]. people who simply want to teach their pas­ and C's... new for me. My family swears up and I was encouraged to come try a practice sion to others, bring them in on it and see down that they used to watch roller-jam as "fresh meat" and assured I would be their dreams become a reality. The ride home was usually a quiet one on TV all the time and that it was awe­ taught everything I needed to know as but I remember being so content nonethe­ It's not as if something like this doesn't some... and dangerous. well as be suited up with loaner skates and less. come without a cost to the people who I never saw this roller-jam, but I was protective gear. created it out of virtually nothing. Then there was the day someone told happy they knew to some degree what I me roller skates weren't cool. In-line So I went. Walked in a little nervous and I guess all I can say is I feel blessed to was getting myself into. skates, or Rollerblades if you will, were all unsure and left feeling the vertigo of being be a part ofthe team and blessed by the the rage. I guess I should reiterate that I now have on skates for three days. overwhelming support I've seen this city dedicate to something as unique and off I sold out, I'll admit. the privilege of playing roller derby on our I loved it. I loved feeling accepted as city's home team the Deathbridge Derby someone with no real experience, none in the wall as roller derby. But then, later on down the road some­ Dames. team sports in fact, and being hopeful that how those weren't cool either. "Fruit-boot­ These women have drive and talent. this was actually something I could prac­ ing" I think, was the term. I saw the girls from the team in the All I can say is hold onto your seats tise my way into being half-good at. That time I didn't transition, I simply Centre Core at the college handing Lethbridge. If you keep cheering, we'll just stopped rolling. out recruitment flyers and emailed, There is something to say for a group of keep skating. Black Swan shows dark side JESSE HARSANYI UBC DAP [email protected]

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If there were movies about Myspace, CRAIG ORR Because the movie does involve non- [email protected] Nexopia and Twitter, it's just proof the [email protected] fictional characters, the real-life people industry is running out of ideas. depicted in the movie have said publicly The Social Network was a decent movie Towards the end ofthe movie, it gets With a total of eight Academy Award that the movie is fictional. but it wasn't worth an Academy Award to the "exhilarating" climax and then - it nominations, The Social Network demon­ There's also the omission of "the follow­ nomination or eight. ends. The last five minutes, it's photos and strates the power of an idea and the rise of ing movie is based on a true story" prompt First of all, the story is about how Face- text about what happens but we don't get social networking. before the movie begins. book started and then became a world­ to watch. That's because the first 75 min­ The premise ofthe movie is relatively So while it's easy to get caught up in wide phenomenon. utes was building up to, well, nothing. ordinary by nature. Boy goes to school the mindset of "I can't believe he was like It started slowly which did not capture The movie was overall well done if that's at Harvard. Gets the social networking that," it's important to note that the film is, my attention right away. If I hadn't wanted the type of movie you're into but it was idea from someone else. Creates his own in fact, fictional. to watch it so badly I don't think I would blown way out of proportion and for that version ofthe website. Gets filthy, stinking Having said all of that, the writers and have continued watching after the 10-min- reason I was quite disappointed. rich and lives happily ever after. director David Fincher have done a terrific ute mark. job transforming this script into a very It was interesting to learn about the intriguing movie. politics and science behind the project Lead actor Jesse Eisenberg plays the role but for me it was too "business-y" and just of Mark Zuckerberg, the visionary behind boring. Apparently long drawn-out movies Facebook. Eisenberg's performance gar­ are popular these days, considering the nered him an Oscar nomination. buzz and build-up this movie had. It was a Another notable piece of acting comes complete let-down. from Andrew Garfield who plays Zucker- It would have almost been more effec­ berg's friend and business partner, Edu- tive and exciting to read the Wikipedia ardo Saverin. He was able to convey the page about Facebook founder Mark business side of his personality while also Zuckerburg.I just do not understand attempting to protect Zuckerberg's vision. why and how this movie got eight Oscar And then comes Justin Timberlake nominations. as the creator of Napster himself, Sean Golden Globes Best Picture? Unfor­ Parker. My skepticism of Timberlake's in­ tunately, this let-down of a movie swept clusion in the movie was quickly squashed away with several awards from the Golden upon seeing the movie in full bloom. Globes when there were so many other While my opposition feels differently, superior films. the one thing I know for sure is that when The only reason it's so popular is be­ the movie ended, my Facebook status cause it's the story about the biggest social read, "thinks The Social Network is worth networking website (hence the clever seeing."

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Craig Schatz gets ready to serve against the Medicine Hat Rattlers. Photo by Craig Orr Jeff Marthaller attempts to spike the score for the Kodiaks Photo by Craig Orr Kodiak volleyball teams struggle against Medicine Hat CRAIG ORR building a lead early on and eventually picking up dig after dig on her way to an­ the third set, dropping it 25-19 before [email protected] taking the set 25-19. other ACAC player of the game award. winning a see-saw battle in the fourth set The third set started out differently for "We never give up as a team and we 25-20 to take the match 3-1. A disappointing weekend came to a the Kodiaks as they took an early 4-0 lead. came out on first to start the third set, but Kodiaks first-year middle Tommy Lyon close for the Kodiak women in Medicine The Kodiaks pushed their lead to 9-4 I think we just lost a little bit of focus at picked up the player of the game honours. Hat, as they dropped both games of a after back-to-back blocks from first-year the end," said Hawkins. "We worked really hard in the first two home-and-home series against the Rat­ middle, Alison Linton. "We battled really hard, we went point - sets, kind of let up in the third, but we tlers. With momentum on their side, the for-point, and we know Medicine Hat is battled hard in the fourth, the whole time Friday night, the Kodiaks were able to Kodiaks continued to widen their lead to a really great team; we just couldn't pull it our team intensity was way up," said Lyon. claw their way back from an early defi­ 13-5 following a massive dig by first-year out," she added. The Kodiaks turned their attention to cit following three pinpoint serves from right side Rayna Tresoor. This subsequent­ The Kodiak men opened up their bout Saturday's games in Medicine Hat, but it fourth-year middle, Brittany Noble, tying ly lead to a timeout by the Rattlers. with the Rattlers by narrowly taking the was to no avail as both the Kodiak men the set at 22. Slowly but surely, the Rattlers chipped opening set 25-23 after a thunderous kill and women would drop all six games. However, the comeback would fall just away at the lead and eventually tied the by fourth-year left side Jeff Marthaller. The men's team sits in seventh spot short, as they would drop the opening set, game at 19 before riding their new found The second set would be much ofthe in the conference with a 9-7 record. As 25-23. momentum to a 25-22 win and a 3-0 same news for the Rattlers as they were for the women, their 7-9 record is good In front of a large contingent of Rattler match win. forced into multiple timeouts as the Ko­ enough for a ninth-.place tie with NAIT. fans, Medicine Hat opened up the second Kodiaks first-year libero Nicole diaks marched to a 25-21 victory. The next home games for the Kodiaks set the same way they finished the first, Hawkins continued her fine play this year, The Kodiaks temporarily stumbled in will be on Feb. 11-12.

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CFL has produced some very talented players for the NFL. 4. Jeff Garcia - after going undrafted From the late Cookie Gilchrist, a bruis­ from San Jose State University, Garcia ing fullback, who played for the Buffalo headed north to the CFL to start his pro Bills during the early '60s, who drew football career as a backup to Doug Flutie similar comparisons to former Cleveland in Calgary. In five years with the team he Brown Jim Brown - to a player like Cam­ won one Grey Cup before signing with the eron Wake, a former B.C. Lion defensive San Francisco 49ers. When Steve Young stud, who has become an impact line­ retired as the 49ers starting quarterback, backer for the Miami Dolphins and just Garcia got his shot putting together multi­ finished playing in his first Pro Bowl. ple successful seasons, before landing with So to show that there are some talented the Philadelphia Eagles and leading them players that have started out in the CFL, to the playoffs in 2008. In a 125 games as a here is my list of the top ten CFL players starter, Garcia passed for 25,537 yards and who moved on to the NFL to have success. 163 touchdowns. 10. Mike Sellers - after a short stint in 3. Doug Flutie - after his famous Hail the NFL, he resurrected his career with the Mary pass as a quarterback for Boston Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Sellers has gone College he was lured to the USFL for $3.1 on to become an effective fullback for the million by Donald Trump. Shortly after Washington Redskins, notching one Pro the league folded, Flutie found himself Bowl selection. playing a short stint with the Chicago 9. Mervyn Fernandez - this draft pick Bears before moving north to win six CFL of the Los Angeles Raiders ended up start­ Most Outstanding Player awards and three ing his pro career as a B.C. Lion winning Grey Cups with the B.C. Lions, Calgary a Grey Cup and Most Outstanding Player Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts. After award before returning back to the Raid­ Photo by Jen Golletz winning a Grey Cup in '97, Flutie headed ers. "Swervih Mervyn" played several sea­ Sharron Neal braved the chilly weather while on a stroll last week at Henderson Lake with back to the NFL to serve as backup for sons for the Raiders with his best season her canine companion Cruz. Rob Johnson and the Buffalo Bills. But it coming in 1989 when he caught 57 passes wasn't long until Flutie got his chance to with nine touchdowns. play as Johnson would get injured during 8. Harold Hasselback - one of a small the '98 season and Flutie took over, and number of people to ever win a Grey Cup lead the Bills to the playoffs. During his and Super Bowl. This defensive end played time in the NFL, Flutie threw for 14,715 four years with the Calgary Stampeders passing yards and 86 touchdowns. before going on to play for the Denver 2. Joe Theismann - after finishing Broncos, winning two Super Bowl rings. his career at Norte Dame as a Heisman 7. Joe Kapp - one ofthe few players Trophy nominee, Theismann was des­ ever to be traded from the CFL to the NFL tined for a career in the NFL, but a poor in a complicated waiver deal that involved contract offer of $17 thousand from the the B.C. Lions and Minnesota Vikings. Miami Dolphins had the current broad­ Kapp anchored a Grey Cup title with the caster packing his gear and heading north B.C. Lions in 1964, before heading to Min­ for more money. The Toronto Argonauts nesota, where his biggest highlight was offered him a three-year contract for $150 leading his team to Super Bowl IV. Kapp thousand per year. After three seasons and is the only quarterback to start in a Rose two CFL all-star team selections, Theis­ Bowl, Grey Cup and Super Bowl. mann went to the Washington Redskins 6. Mike Vanderjagt - this placekicker where he would win two Super Bowls. started his career as a Toronto Argonaut where he won consecutive Grey Cup Championships in 1996 and 1997. From there Vanderjagrt would move to the NFL to play for the Indianapolis Colts where he During his time in the became one ofthe most successful kickers NFL, Flutie threw for in NFL history. His best season came in 14,715 yards." 2005, where he finished the season with a perfect field-goal percentage. Vanderjagt ranks in the top five all-time for highest 1. Warren Moon - he's the only player career field-goal percentage. enshrined in both the Canadian Football 5. Cameron Wake - after dominating Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of the CFL for a few seasons with the B.C. Fame. After leading the Edmonton Eskis- Lions, this two-time Most Outstanding mos to five straight Grey Cup victories, Defensive Player got his opportunity to Moon headed to the NFL where he would move to the greener pastures of the NFL be selected to the Pro Bowl nine times. by earning a tryout with the Miami Dol­ Moon threw for over 70,000 yards in his phins. Two seasons later Wake has proven pro career in both leagues. Which still his standard of play in the CFL was no ranks among the top five all-time for most fake, becoming one ofthe best defensive career passing yards. 20 • Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 www.endeavouronline.ca

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JOEY SUGAI Bowl experience compared to the Packers yellow to a victory [email protected] who only have two. The Steelers and their crew of core players have basically stayed This year's NFL football season has been intact since their 2006 Super Bowl victory. CRAIG ORR the course of a game through one play. one ofthe craziest seasons I have ever Now, don't get me wrong. I respect [email protected] Reason #4: Ben Roethlisberger. seen for upsets and comebacks. From the what the Packers have accomplished He's overrated. Hugely overrated. Out of Eagles 21-point comeback win over the thus far. Going on the road and winning As the Super Bowl approaches, I have the 12 quarterbacks whose teams made it Giants to my Seahawks winning the NFC three straight games to punch their ticket two questions regarding the NFL playoffs to the playoffs, Roethlisberger ranks 10th west division title with their 7-9 record, in what might be the franchises biggest that have yet to be answered: 1. How does in passer rating and passing yards per every week this NFL season was a surprise Super Bowl game is impressive. Aaron a team that goes 7-9 (Seattle) end up beat­ game. and a treat for all football fans. Rodgers is also trying to emerge from ing the defending NFL champion New I'm not suggesting that these three Now I know we've enjoyed those Brett Favre's shadow and prove that he's a Orleans Saints? 2. How does anyone bet players alone will help the Packers win Cinderella stories, but I'm afraid the fairy legitimate quarterback. against the Packers? the Super Bowl, but I am suggesting that tales will end at Super Bowl 45. I'm sorry But let's get real, the game is going Although Joey may lead you to believe these three players will all be paramount to inform all those cheese-loving Packer to come down to Mr. Rodgers and how that the Steelers are the better team, my in leading Green Bay to victory. fans, but it will be the Steelers who'll hoist well he performs against Dick Lebeau's view (and the correct view) will help Whether it be a solid game from each or the Vince Lombardi trophy on Feb. 6. defence. But this result will get ugly as the you understand why the Packers will be a game-changing play, these are the ones Pittsburgh is just too experienced. Packers, like so many, will choke under crowned champions. to watch out for. They're battle-tested and they just simply the pressure ofthe Steel Curtain. Reason #1 why the Packers will win: As for my prediction, 28-17 for the know how to win the big game. The Steel­ And even if the game ends up resting in Aaron Rodgers. Packers with Matthews, the defensive ers have 25 players with previous Super the hand's of Roethlisberger, the Steelers In his last five games, three of which beast, picking up game MVP honours. are still in good shape as he has proven were in the playoffs and all of which were many times he can lead this team to wins, Rodgers threw for 10 touchdowns comeback wins. Roethlisberger's record as and ran for two. a playoff starter is 9-2. Remember his laser That seems good, right? throw to Santonio Holmes in Super Bowl Add the fact that all three playoff games 43 to the corner ofthe end zone with 43 were on the road and that he leads the seconds to go. Enough said. NFL post season in passing yards and Regardless whether a big play is needed passer rating, and you have the main on offence or defence for the Steelers have reason why the Packers will be crowned proven they can get it done. They just champions. have way too many proven playmakers Reason #2: James Starks. on both sides ofthe field, from Shampoo Who could have predicted that Starks spokesman Troy Polamalu at safety, to would be leading the league in rushing their four linebackers James Harrison, yards during the playoffs? It's true. He has James Farrior, Larry Foote, to their wide burst onto the scene and has propelled receivers Mike Wallice and Hines Ward. what was the 24th ranked rushing attack And even if something happens to "Big during the regular season into a viable Ben" this team has proven they can get the alternative to the passing game. job done; remember how they started this Oh, and he is also the leading rusher in season going 3-1, while "cheeseburger" the playoffs. Having a rushing game like was suspended for his four games because this allows Rodgers to use the play-action of his off-season sex allegations. pass to his advantage. An advantage that And last but not least, let's not forget makes the Steelers shake in their cleats. about Mike Tomlin and what he brings Reason #3: Clay Matthews. in as a leader. He simply knows how to Sure his long, blonde hair makes him get the most out of his men. Tomlin has a look like Fabio's twin brother, but the only chance to become the youngest coach to posing he'll be doing is with the Vince win two SuperBowl's and trust me, he'll Lombardi trophy. make sure it comes to fruition. He's so scary to opposing quarterbacks In the end I predict this to be one of that Ben Roethlisberger thinks of him the most exciting games in Super Bowl during nightmares instead of motorbikes. history. The Steelers will use their ground He's one of a very select few group of game to chew up the clock, limiting the linebackers in the NFL who does every­ amount of time Rodgers will have with thing well. the ball. Expect Rashard Mendenhall to Ranking near the top ofthe league in have a 100 yard plus running game in a sacks during the regular season and post game that will go down to the wire. The season, he has shown the ability to change Graphic by Travis Knee Steelers will walk away victorious 27-24.

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