MLK statue represents Sister Hazel concert to Tide football continues a step forward make students ‘Happy' Iron Bowl preparations OPINIONS, Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT, Page 6 SPORTS, Page 8 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 113, Issue 56 ■ Davidson returns to ■ ENROLLMENT GROWTH practice

Gottfried: Jermareo family and LOST friends, and Administrators work to As the Capstone expands Davidson unlikely to I am thank- at a steady rate, the adminis- travel with team ful for her keep University from tration is making changes to family and make sure the University does becoming impersonal not turn into a sea of discon- BY JESSIE PATTERSON how they nected, unengaged students. Sports Editor accepted BY KRISTEN TROTTER CHICK Some of these changes have ■ [email protected] me.” Student Life Editor Murphy ■ [email protected] already taken place, includ- ing a change in the role of Senior forward Jermareo was killed when her Editor’s note: This is the sec- resident assistants, requiring Davidson is not expected to freshmen to live on campus car rolled ond part of a four-part series travel with the Alabama bas- Jermareo and even putting new fresh- over in that will explore the different ketball team to St. Thomas, men in contact with a local Atlanta. Davidson facets of how the UA admin- Virgin Islands, for the istration’s plan to increase church of their denomination Her car Paradise Jam tournament enrollment will affect students Nov. 17 to Nov. 20 after being rolled on I-20 at about 12:15 at the University. See LOST, Page 3 involved in a car accident a.m., said Laura Salm, an Sunday that killed his girl- investigator at the Fulton friend, UA student Brandy County Medical Examiner’s Nicole Murphy. Office. Murphy was pro- “’s sta- nounced dead at 6:15 a.m. tus is kind of up in the air,” Sunday at Grady Memorial Crimson Tide head coach Hospital in downtown Mark Gottfried said. “I don’t Atlanta, she said. know that I have an answer Gottfried addressed the right now. We’re going to accident, as well as the travel down, most likely, team’s support for Davidson without him. and Murphy’s family. “He could potentially join “First of all, we have been us at some point through- praying for the Murphy fam- out the weekend. It’s kind of ily, Jermareo and Jermareo’s a day-to-day, wait and see mother at this difficult time,” situation for us.” he said. “My first responsi- Davidson returned to bility at this time is to look practice Monday, and both out for Jermareo’s well-being Davidson and Gottfried and support him. issued statements that “Basketball is second- morning. ary right now. He is going “I want people to know through a very difficult that I loved Nikki,” Davidson period in his life. Our team said in the statement. “She will be there to support was my girlfriend. We talk- Jermareo.” ed about having a future Davidson scored 17 points together, but she wanted me and had 10 rebounds in to graduate first. Alabama’s 96-65 win over “I appreciate all the Jackson State in Coleman prayers and support from my Coliseum on Friday night. Castro’s daughter talks life in Cuba Islam panel looks

BY MICHELLE TANNER of the “hairy men” — who she Senior Staff Reporter later came to know as rebels to change religious — interrupting her childhood Alina Fernandez, the illegiti- cartoon programs. mate daughter of Cuban dic- “For me, life went from white tator Fidel Castro, visited the to black and stayed grey for misconceptions University on Tuesday to talk a very long time,” Fernandez about growing up in revolu- said. BY CHRISTY ROACH “We feel that there’s been tionary Cuba. She told the audience about Contributing Writer a clash of misperceptions “I do speak about a per- the destruction of Cuba and its between the West and Islam, sonal experience,” Fernandez transition into a militarized, “Peace be upon you,” said and we want to better facili- said. “But it’s not about me, it’s communist country, using her Faiza Ferdousy as she greeted tate a mutual understanding about Cuba.” own memories and inserting the audience of a discussion so we know where both sides Fernandez, who published humorous comments. Tuesday night. are coming from,” Sharif a book in 1998 about her “Even parking meters were Ferdousy is a doctoral said. experiences as the daughter destroyed — which isn’t such a student studying cellular Four men from different of Castro and as an exile from bad idea!” Fernandez said. and molecular biology and countries and religions made Cuba, took listeners on a jour- As religion and art were a member of the Muslim up the panel. Sharif said CW/ Andrea Mabry ney through the history of her forced out of Cuba, and as Student Association, which they chose a diverse panel parents, her childhood and agriculture, education and all Alina Fernandez, Fidel Castro’s daughter, speaks Tuesday night at the sponsored the discussion, of well-informed individuals her eventual escape from her other aspects of life were taken Ferguson Theater. She shared a historical and a personal experi- called “Islam and the West: A to bring discussion among home country. She empha- over by the state, Fernandez ence of how she “came from a country in which revolution is endless.” Clash of Misperceptions.” those attending. sized revolution as the cause said she distinctly remembers The event was designed to Each panelist gave a three- for her story and hoped to how her life had been trans- discuss the religion of Islam to five-minute speech about bring the audience a clearer formed. you’ll never imagine.” he seemed. However, until she and misinterpretations of it, who they are and how they picture of what life was and is “It is amazing how total Fernandez also told stories was 10 years old, she thought said Ranita Sharif, president tied into the discussion. like there. communism can change of her life as Castro’s daughter Castro was simply a friend of of the MSA and a graduate Among the panelists were Fernandez said she could people’s bodies and minds,” — of how “joyful” he made student in educational psy- still recall the first appearances Fernandez said. “It’s something her mother and of how lonely See CASTRO, Page 2 chology. See ISLAM, Page 3

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She has to think twice when these violence. “Pause!” been involved with Unscripted situations occur.” “The message is violence The name of the UA student who died in a car accident “Would you give out your for two years. Katherine Smith, who can start with just a casual last weekend was misspelled in Monday’s edition of The number that soon?” asked “In [Female Focus] we had played Riley in the skit and is conversation and can esca- Crimson White. The student’s name is Brandy Murphy. Kathy Wilson, staff therapist a very similar format, but it a freshman majoring in inter- late,” he said. “Be cautious of for the Women’s Resource wasn’t nearly as interactive,” national studies, said a mis- what’s going on in your envi- ANNOUNCEMENTS Center. she said. conception in ending dating ronment. You never know Her question was sparked In the first scene of the per- violence is placing emphasis what will happen.” by the first scene in a per- formance, a character named on the victim’s actions. Humphries said he would Blood drive today formance presented Monday Hank met a girl in his class “She can get out of the situ- tell a victim of dating violence named Riley and asked for her ation, but he will move on to that getting out of the rela- There will be a Red Cross blood drive today from 10 a.m. night in the Ferguson Center number. After a few weeks, someone else,” she said. “We tionship will not be easy, but to 4 p.m. at the Rec Center. There will be free smoothies, T- by the group Unscripted, the two began to date, and need to look at the perpetra- there is a way out. He said shirts and a chance to win one of four blankets. Anyone is which is a part of the Women’s Resource Center. The inter- after a month, Hank showed tor to see how we can stop men and women can go to the welcome to donate who has not donated blood in the past active event was designed over-possessive characteris- this.” Women’s Resource Center for 56 days. to educate women and men tics and aggression. Smith said she has encoun- free counseling. about violence in dating rela- In the last scene, Hank tered several situations appli- “Don’t be scared to ask for tionships. and Riley had a heated argu- cable to the issues Unscripted help,” he said. “Help is out ‘Theology on Tap’ concludes tonight The performance followed ment that ended when Hank has discussed. there.” St. Francis University Parish will conclude the fall the Agosto Boal model of the- advanced toward her and “I had a friend tell me she The Women’s Resource “Theology on Tap” series tonight at 7 at Wilhagan’s in ater in which the audience slapped her bottled water had something put in her Center is located on the third downtown Tuscaloosa. The speaker will be Jim Pinto, pas- members are more than just from her hand. drink at a party,” she said. floor of Russell Hall. The center toral associate of Priests for Life, whose talk is titled “Every spectators and can “pause” Throughout the perfor- She said Unscripted shows has been on campus for 14 Christian is called to be a Missionary of the Gospel of Life.” the action at any time, said mance the audience of most- issues through a student’s years and is open to all stu- The series, directed toward students and young Elle Shaaban-Magaña, assis- ly female students and adult perspective. dents and staff members. adults, features both socializing and presentations about tant director of the Women’s women, but also a few men, “We do performances for “We’re actually one of the Catholicism. Resource Center. interjected their ideas and women’s classes, fraternities most comprehensive women’s Julie Platten, the facilita- concerns about the scenario and sororities,” she said. programs because of our free tor of the performance and a and the characters. Andrew Bishop, a sopho- client counseling,” Shaaban- Have a Homegrown dinner Thursday senior majoring in psychol- Erin Hogue, a freshman more in New College major- Magaña said. ogy, said the performance’s majoring in nutrition, said she ing in outdoor recreation and She said it is important Homegrown Alabama and the sisters of Alpha Gamma themes were dating violence came to the performance for missionary studies, said he that people do not pay for Delta sorority are sponsoring “Dinner in Our Own Back and power and control. extra credit. thought the performance was their services and the center Yard” Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Alpha Gam house to cel- “The audience really steers “It was interesting to see the fantastic. is mostly grant-funded. She ebrate some of the best locally grown food in Alabama. the facilitation,” Platten said. different signs [of dating vio- “I thought the scenario said the center helps with the Homegrown Alabama is student initiative at the University Platten asked the audience lence] and being on the out- was very accurate, very right emotional fall-out of domestic that seeks to incorporate Alabama-grown produce into questions and helped lead the side of the situation looking on the money,” he said. “The and dating violence, provides campus dining and campus life. For more information on discussion when the actors in,” she said. actors did a good job of get- advocacy services and helps the initiative, e-mail [email protected]. were paused. Hogue’s classmate, Taylor ting into character.” if a victimized student has “I hope we continue Boggs, a freshman majoring Tony Humphries, a missed classes or exams. WEATHER “My responsibility was to ple about it.” Today Periods of showers and CASTRO give my daughter an alter- Solomon Rose, a gradu- www.cw.ua.edu. 67º/44º thunderstorms. Continued from Page 1 native,” Fernandez said. “I ate student in history, said feel if you bring a child into Fernandez’s sense of humor the world, you have a huge added to the presentation. her mother’s. Within a year of responsibility.” “The anecdotes were cer- learning Castro’s true relation After her presentation, an tainly funny,” Rose said. “It Thursday 20 percent chance to her, she came to resent it. audience member asked if she was entertaining.” 55º/35º of rain. “I was really trying to escape would ever return to Cuba. Though Fernandez doesn’t this new identity,” Fernandez She took a moment to con- tour universities regularly, Friday Mostly sunny. said. sider it. she said she does enjoy the 61º/35º In 1989, Fernandez publicly “I won’t be the first person lectures and that mostly she joined the dissidents of Cuba on the first plane,” Fernandez tries to have fun and use her and began to actively fight the said with a laugh. own story to describe Cuba. new regime. Fernandez finished with a Though it makes her nervous QUOTE OF THE DAY “Revolution becomes a bit of information on the cur- to talk to students, she said, dictatorship when the state rent state of Cuba and of what she thinks it is important. “I won’t be the first person takes over your personal life,” she sees in its future. “I think you should go Fernandez said. “In Cuba, the “Many people in Cuba are where you feel most comfort- on the first plane.” government decides every- uncomfortable,” Fernandez able,” Fernandez said. “And — Alina Fernandez, the illegitimate daughter of thing for you — what you’re said. “They’re expecting some- I feel useful doing this and going to wear, what you’re thing better, but they don’t telling what the social regime Cuban dictator Fidel Castro who is exiled from going to eat, what you will know what to expect.” is like.” that country, on whether she would fight for.” Savannah Lanier, a junior Eventually, after her majoring in public relations, return to her home country. daughter’s access to edu- said she thought the lecture See “Castro’s daughter talks life in Cuba,” cation was denied and they was very interesting and were denied legal leave of the admired Fernandez’s motiva- Bee Stung Page 1. country, Fernandez made the tion and attitude. crucial decision to escape “I think it’s amazing she can from Cuba. 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He said the investigation NEWS ■ Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3 UA senior organizes elderly volunteer effort BY BOBBY BOZEMAN activity to community ser- weeks. teering], but a lot of people have Clarissa Rich, a junior one or two other volunteers Contributing Writer vice that wasn’t so cliché,” NSCS started the program emergencies,” Robinson said. majoring in pre-med studies could visit up to 30 people in said Robinson, who has only four weeks ago, but Andrew Waldron, a junior and psychology, said she was the three hours they spend at Since she was six months organized the local Adopt-a- Robinson is optimistic about majoring in criminal justice impressed with how homey the nursing home, but each old, Amanda Robinson has Grandparent project. its outlook. said, “I haven’t been yet, but the nursing home seemed on individual needs different been in nursing homes. Adopt-a-Grandparent “I really didn’t know what I’m going next time.” her visits. amounts of time spent with Her mother was a nurse became the ongoing commu- to expect when I proposed Robinson said the resi- Rich said she gets a feeling them. and has worked on and off in nity service project for NSCS; doing this,” Robinson said. dents have given her positive of joy out of each visit. Robinson wants to be a nursing homes for 21 years. each member visits a resi- “I was impressed by the feedback regarding her vol- Both Rich and Robinson gerontologist, a doctor who Now as a senior majoring dent who would like to have amount of interest shown by unteers. had certain adopted grand- specializes in people older in biology and pre-medical visitors at the Estes Health the NSCS members.” “They are just looking for parents that stood out to than 50. studies and the vice presi- Care Center in Northport. Robinson said she has a new face,” said Waldron, them. 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interaction for students to give between having a real person change in the role of resident small groups, it also wants to LOST them a smaller community answer a phone, or getting a advisers. RAs are now instruct- keep the student body from Continued from Page 1 than the 28,000 students this machine,” she said. ed to get to know their resi- becoming “fragmented.” University will soon be. This is the first year the dents and check up on them Despite these assurances, “Our role in Student Affairs is University has required fresh- to make sure they’re adjusting some students are worried. before they arrive. to make sure we have enough men to live on campus, a to campus life. Hughes Amberson, a sopho- “We work hard to ensure small groups to make sure move Witt said in the spring “The RA is in a really good more majoring in communi- that students do not get lost students become engaged in was motivated by a desire for position to see if someone cation studies, said what he in the crowd,” UA President groups that they care about,” a better retention rate. He also is withdrawn, if someone is is most concerned about is Robert Witt said. “Even as she said. “To make sure we are said living on campus leads unhappy,” King said. “It’s up that he thinks students have early as orientation our staff providing every student with to more campus involvement. to the student of course to not been informed of how the works very hard to make sure an open door.” King said freshman housing is decide whether or not to avail changes will affect them. that students get involved.” With a larger university a way for new students to feel themselves of the resources.” “I don’t see a great reason He offered a concrete exam- comes more opportunities to involved in a smaller commu- Both King and Witt also for the University to grow, but ple of what University officials get involved, she said, and the nity. emphasized living-learning if we’re going to, then students did this year to accomplish goal of officials is to make sure Lacey McInish, a freshman communities as a way to keep should at least know what’s that goal. This year 1,356 students actually get involved. with an undecided major, said students involved on campus. going to change,” he said. women registered for sorority But some students say more living on campus gave her a Witt said if incoming fresh- “We’re left in the dark.” recruitment, which is one way students means less individu- leg up on finding her niche on men tell the administration students get involved in small- al attention for students. campus. what type of church they er groups on campus. Only 38 “I’m afraid that I’ll be just “It helps so much, just get- attend, officials will give that did not receive bids, Witt said. another name,” said Maria ting to know people on my information to local church- “Everyone who did not Jones, a junior majoring hall,” she said. “And you’re es, who can contact students receive a bid received a call in English, of the growth in in the middle of everything, even before they arrive at the from Student Affairs and we student population. “Larger so you’re on campus all the Capstone. looked for social organizations institutions have a different time.” “The key to people not get- they could be involved in,” Witt feel than smaller ones, and it’s She said she enjoys living ting lost is engaging — hav- said. “There are ways to make kind of conventional wisdom on campus and feels like she ing them get involved in some large universities smaller.” that you get a better experi- has received individual atten- subset of the University,” Witt And that is exactly what ence at a smaller university.” tion since she arrived at the said, drawing a comparison to officials are trying to do, She said she is afraid indi- University. New York City. said UA Vice President for vidual attention will be hard Another move motivated King said while the Student Affairs Margaret to come by when more stu- by a desire to keep freshmen University administra- King. She wants to encourage dents enroll. coming back by getting them tion is trying to encourage small group experiences and “It’s like the difference involved on campus was the students to get involved in

shut others out,” Beg said. if religions were evil, Beg to continue to work to get ISLAM Audience members also responded with a resounding questions answered. Continued from Page 1 asked about Islam and reli- “No.” He said that it is human “The best way to solve prob- gions overall. nature to want to find some- lems is to create peace,” Sharif said. Tuscaloosa News Editor Doug “The best way to understand one who is the “other” to tar- religion is to read or know your get. Ray and geologist Mirza Beg. religion,” Beg said. But Ray said religion is at After their introduction, Sharif also said the Muslim the heart of many conflicts. the moderator Fran Oneal, religion is one of peace, and Heather Griffin, a senior who is the director for the that any act that destroyed majoring in interior design, International Honors Program, peace was not justified by said she was interested in the opened the panel for discus- Muslim faith. panel because she wanted sion. Audience members asked “As Muslims we are required to understand the Islamic questions about subjects like to tell people about our reli- faith so she would be more immigration and opinions on gion,” said Emad Abdel-Raouf, equipped in her own faith. how different faiths interact. a graduate student in mechan- Rachel Marshall, a sopho- In response to an immigra- ical engineering. more majoring in social work, tion question, Beg told the Beg spoke about how he had agreed with Griffin in that she audience about his experience friends from many countries wanted to be more educated as an immigrant from India. and religions, and another in her own beliefs. She also He has been in the United panelist, the Rev. Ken Smith, said she realized many of her States for 30 years. agreed. beliefs about religions were “All countries are most “Friendships are overarch- based on culture and said she beautiful when they are wel- ing,” he said. had been naïve to the truth. coming and ugliest when they When the audience asked Sharif said the MSA wants

■ STATE NEWS Another voting glitch in Baldwin Co.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Johns said the 2006 problem Republican Party ticket. was a programming error and According to Kelly, the com- BAY MINETTE — Another not a faulty piece of equip- puter program would have election, another voting glitch ment, as was the case four correctly recorded the indi- in Baldwin County. But this years ago. vidual votes for Gruenloh. But time it didn’t change the out- “It concerned only instead of also awarding him come of a race. Commissioner Wayne straight Republican-ticket A voting machine prob- Gruenloh’s race, which was an votes, it apparently gave him lem discovered after the uncontested race,” Johns told straight Democratic-ticket Nov. 7 election turned unop- the Mobile Press-Register. votes. posed Republican County Programmers for Election Johns said he and other Ride ‘em Cowgirl. Commissioner Wayne Systems and Software, the election officials noticed Gruenloh into a Democrat, at company that supplies the Wednesday that Gruenloh’s least in some of the ballot- machines to Baldwin and totals did not match those of counting, officials said. many other Alabama coun- other unopposed Republican Gruenloh was unopposed ties, listed Gruenloh as a candidates. in his race, which meant the Democrat on data packs that “Most unopposed error didn’t affect the out- record voting information, Republican candidates, such come, Probate Judge Adrian said Mark Kelly, an ES&S rep- as myself, got about 35,000 Johns said. resentative. votes,” Johns said. “He got In 2002, a Baldwin computer Kelly said he was not aware about 28,000. Something problem triggered controversy of this problem occurring appeared to be out of sync, in the gubernatorial election before, and it slipped through but we didn’t know what.” by awarding Democratic Gov. despite testing by the com- Gruenloh said he would Don Siegelman 6,300 more pany before the election. not ask for a recount. votes than he had received. Gruenloh was listed as a “Since it doesn’t affect the When officials corrected the Republican on the paper bal- outcome, I’d hate to spend tally, Republican challeng- lot that Baldwin voters filled the taxpayers’ money to do a er Bob Riley gained state- out Nov. 7. They had a choice recount just so I’d have more wide victory by a 3,120-vote of voting for Gruenloh indi- votes on the final total,” he margin. vidually or as part of the said. womens boots now available GameDay 11/17/06 5101 Summit Ridge (18th Ave E.) • 342-4868 • Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 1-6 coming www.woods-n-water.com What’s your view? Send letters or guest columns to [email protected]. Students should include name, year, major and daytime phone number. More Jordan Pittman ■ Editor information is available at the bottom of the page. Opinions [email protected] Wednesday, November 15, 2006 4 Our View More than GOP lineup for presidential run In last week’s column I dis- he could definitely win over quickly. cussed the two main front- Democrats if he doesn’t I don’t imagine him being runners for the next presi- switch his views on social an effective fundraiser dential election who are Assorted issues. compared to other candi- members of the Democratic McCain and Giuliani have dates. I also think people Party. This week, in the spirit Logic taken the first steps to run will remember the scandals a memorial of bipartisanship, I want to for president, with Giuliani during his tenure as House take a look at the Republican announcing Monday that he speaker and the government Leaders from across the country broke ground on formed an exploratory com- candidates. shutdown that took place Tuesday in Washington, D.C., on the Martin Luther mittee. As with the Democrats, the during that time. King Jr. memorial to be built between monuments When Republicans are Republicans have one name honoring presidents Thomas Jefferson and Abraham polled, they pick McCain All of the other candi- that can’t escape mentioning Lincoln. and Giuliani overwhelm- dates mentioned seemed The significance of this event cannot be overstat- when they discuss the 2008 Jordan Pittman ingly. Third place gener- to be pretty well settled in ed. King’s memorial will not only be the first one in presidential election. The [email protected] ally goes to Massachusetts the second or third tier, and the capitol mall recognizing a black leader, but also name is John McCain, and it Gov. Mitt Romney. He could I don’t see anyone jump- it is one of the few memorials built there for a per- belongs to the senior senator to secure victory. present problems with the ing out. Secretary of State son who was not a U.S. president or war veteran. from Arizona. The major wildcard in the evangelical base of the Condoleezza Rice would Congress first approved the memorial in 1996. The McCain has clearly wanted Republican field of candi- Republican Party because he make things much more bill called for the majority of funds to come through to be commander in chief for dates is former New York is a Mormon. He also doesn’t interesting if she decided to private contributions, which is part of the reason it’s quite some time. He made City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. have the national name rec- run, but at this time that taken so long to begin construction. The memorial his first run in 2000 and was If anyone is a moderate in ognition of some of the other seems highly unlikely. is set for completion in 2008. beaten by President George the Republican field of can- candidates, but to be polling I think the Republicans’ This memorial is a big step in the right direc- W. Bush in the primaries. didates, it’s Giuliani, not this well early is a good sign. best bet is to stick with tion in America when it comes to race relations. Of Many consider McCain to McCain. He has taken lib- I see Romney as a poten- McCain. He’s got the mili- course there have been King memorials across the be a moderate alternative to eral stances on abortion, gay tial running mate, but not at tary and national security nation, including in Alabama. Numerous streets more conservative members marriage and gun control. the top of the ticket. There’s credentials to make them a similar situation with out- and schools are named after the civil rights leader of the Republican Party’s The fact that he’s been mar- happy and feel safe. He’s got going Arkansas Gov. Mike as well. base, and many pundits ried three times also will not plenty of time to keep build- But this is the first of its kind to share such sacred Huckabee, who is consider- question if he could win the bode well with the base. ing his relationship with the ing a run as well. Although ground along with the other great national memori- primary. I think he’s got his religious right and to solidify Giuliani became a nation- in the past, there has been als. And we think it’s way overdue. party’s nomination effectu- his conservative values. al hero after the 911 attacks an Arkansas governor rise to King dedicated his entire life to advancing blacks ally sealed up if he wants it. in the South and across the country at a time when to members of both parties. I national prominence and win McCain is probably most things were the worst they’d been since the days of He’s already taken steps to think he could do well in the the presidency, Huckabee likely to win the nomination, the Civil War and slavery. cozy up to Christian evangel- Northeast with more moder- doesn’t have the charisma and has one of the best shots To see this memorial start to come to pass after icals. He’s also taken strong- ate Republicans, especially President Bill Clinton has. to keep the White House King went through such a struggle is inspiring. To ly conservative stances on in his home state of New Former Speaker of the Republican-held in 2008. know that people donated their money for this social issues such as abor- York, but he won’t fare well House Newt Gingrich is also effort and to see the final result will also be inspir- tion and teaching intelligent in the South. said to be mulling a bid for Jordan Pittman is opin- ing. design in classrooms across Giuliani is the candidate the presidency. I think if he ions editor of The Crimson We hope this monument will serve to motivate the country. McCain seems who scares me the most in decides to go through with White. His column runs those still struggling for equality in America and the to realize this is the only way a general election. I think it, his race will end rather Wednesdays. world. When anyone still fighting for a cause today sees that monument in Washington, we hope it will inspire hope and a greater ambition to make change for the better. We also hope that it leads to further racial recon- ciliation while inspiring a future for America beyond its oppressive past. It’s a memorial that represents how far we’ve come and how much further we can go. The King monument will be more than a statue, especially to those whose lives were changed forever thanks to King’s hard work and dedication. But it will also be more than a statue to us too, as we reflect on his life and appreciate the best parts of the human will to overcome oppression that he represents. Our View is the consensus of the CW editorial board. Letter to the Editor

Do UA women love the skin “the skin they’re in.” In a col- they’re in? lege environment, women CW/ Zach Summers sometimes yearn for accep- Did you know the average tance and are willing to do American model is 5 feet 11 the extreme to feel like they inches tall and 117 pounds, fit in. but the average American The measures some female is 5 feet 4 inches tall women take can be life Say “thank you” to our veterans and 140 pounds? With stag- threatening. Fortunately, gering statistics like this, it there are campaigns, cam- is no surprise 80 percent of pus organizations and Web BY MARTY NEMMERS the armed forces. Today, our country made at that winter clothing. On March American women are dis- sites that can help broaden Veterans’ Day is observed time. He decided to serve his 24, 1945, he participated in satisfied with their looks. the limited scope the media Originally, Nov. 11 was each year on Nov. 11. country in a time of need. He a combat jump across the These 80 percent of puts on beauty and image. not a national holiday. It The main character in this volunteered to support the Rhine River into Germany, women strive to resemble There are organizations was merely a day of remem- story had become the head of country’s war effort. not with a parachute, but Hollywood’s quota of beauty and people that can help brance. Veterans’ Day stems his families’ household soon He enlisted in the army riding in a canvas CG-4 Waco instead of their own. In their women “love the skin they’re from the events on Nov. 11, after graduating from high and then volunteered for ser- glider in Operation Varsity, lifetime, the majority of UA in.” 1918. school. Each morning he rose vice in the airborne forces. the largest airborne opera- women have probably gazed Oct. 18, 2006, was the On the 11th hour of the early to tend to the family He was assigned to the 194th tion of World War II. through hundreds of maga- “Love your Body” campaign 11th day of the 11th month business, a small farm. Each Glider Infantry Regiment in This story is not unique zines, watched countless sponsored by the National in 1918, the armistice signed afternoon he would attend the then newly formed 17th and typifies the selfless ser- TV shows and sung along Organization for Women. between the Allies and classes at a local college Airborne Division. He was vice of men and women to numerous tunes on the The goal of the campaign Central Powers ended World where he studied engineer- considered an old man at throughout our country’s his- radio. is to help women embrace War I and four years of car- ing and mathematics. Each age 25 and quickly rose to tory. Veterans’ Day is about These normal day-to- their bodies. The mem- nage that would later be evening he would return and the rank of staff sergeant and honoring sacrifice, the sacri- day actions expose people, bers of Women Involved in called the “the War to end all tend to the family farm. squad leader. fice of men and women and women especially, to adver- Learning and Leading have Wars.” At the time, his country His squad consisted of 12 their families, the sacrifice of tisements full of beautiful held discussions on negative On Nov. 11, 1919, President was involved in a conflict. airborne infantry riflemen. those who gave their life in “thin” models, and when versus positive body image Woodrow Wilson said in the He felt that it was his duty The 17th Airborne Division the service of this country. does not enjoy the notoriety there is an average Jane as well as presented display first observance of what was and obligation to serve. He Today, we enjoy freedoms of the other airborne divi- featured in an ad, she is boards and flyers on healthy called Armistice Day, “To us volunteered. and liberties paid for with sions such as the 101st or crowned “plus-size.” body image. in America, the reflections of This account could come the blood, sweat and sacri- Walking to class you are If you would like to learn from any point in our history the 82nd, but they do have fice of the men and women Armistice Day will be filled the distinction of being one destined to see Ralph Lauren, more about the “Love Your from a college student who in our armed forces both with solemn pride in the her- of the first divisions airlifted Lacoste and American Eagle Body” campaign, visit their is a member of the reserves past and present. Take the oism of those who died in into combat in a theater of proudly worn by some of our Web site: www.loveyurbody. called to serve in Iraq, Korea time to reflect on our lib- the country’s service.” operation. and Vietnam to a local regi- erty. Take the time to thank fashion savvy UA students. nowfoundation.org; also, In 1938, Congress passed They boarded transport These same clothing brands visit the cleverly designed a bill officially authorizing ment in the Union Army aircraft in December 1944 the mother, the father, the we see every day almost Web site www.adiosbarbie. Armistice Day, and President in 1862. As it would hap- and were flown from England cousin, the neighbor, the always have a slender model com to expand your philos- Franklin D. Roosevelt made pen, this young man was my to France. After arriving brother, the sister, the friend, wearing their designs. ophy on body image. Armistice Day a national father. in France, my father’s unit the co-worker and the fellow Our society’s limited size Remember, you should Holiday. In 1954, Armistice As the head of his house- entered combat just after student who has served this and body acceptance often- “love the skin you’re in” Day was changed to hold in 1943, my father was New Year’s Day 1945, par- great country. times have negative affects it’s the only one you’ll ever Veterans’ Day by an official exempt from the draft. At ticipating in the Battle of Thank you, veterans, thank on our generation. have. act of Congress. President this point, my father had a the Bulge, the last German you. Depression, eating disor- Dwight D. Eisenhower called difficult decision to make. offensive of World War II. ders and self-injury are some Kristie Douglas on all Americans to observe The decision he came to They attacked in subzero Marty Nemmers is a junior of the problems people face Sophomore the sacrifices of all those was one that many of the temperature, in waste deep majoring in electrical engi- when they feel poorly about Nursing who served this country in young men and women of snow and without proper neering.

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Butch Davis returns to coaching ranks Offense revived, defense struggles at LSU offense down the field after Former NFL coach Butch BY DAN SELLERS those quick LSU scores to Davis will return to the Assistant Sports Editor ■ keep the Tide in the game. sidelines as coach at North [email protected] The first touchdown pass Carolina, which is 1-9 and was a thing of beauty. It was hasn’t beaten a Division I-A a rollout pass, and Wilson team this season. Overall threw back across the field He will replace the fired to Kenneth Darby. The play John Bunting, the school was an excellent call, and it said. GRADE: C- was well executed. Davis, who will turn 55 on DJ Hall continues to Friday, coached the Miami Alabama could have impress despite the nagging Hurricanes from 1995-2000, played its best game of the shoulder injury. He posted compiling a 51-20 record season considering the cir- eight catches for 142 yards, before leaving for the NFL’s cumstances. Not only were and he had his way with Cleveland Browns. the odds stacked against the the LSU secondary. Will team, but it was coming off Oakley, Matt Caddell and San Francisco gives up a demoralizing loss the week Nikita Stover also emerged before. with some big catches for bid to host Olympics That loss coupled with Alabama. three straight scoring drives Both of Wilson’s mistakes San Francisco abandoned from LSU didn’t stop the — the fumble right before its bid to host the 2016 fight, and that has to be the half and the red zone Summer Olympics after commended. There were interception — came on plans for a new bayfront several costly mistakes, but blitzes. Consequently, those stadium collapsed when for the most part, Alabama two plays are what could the San Francisco 49ers was just beaten by a better have cost the Tide a shot said they intend to move to team Saturday night. at taking down the No. 12 Silicon Valley. Tigers. Los Angeles and Chicago are now the remaining U.S. candidates to hold the games Offense CW/ T.G. Paschal following the announce- Defense Alabama receiver DJ Hall runs away from LSU defender Jonathan Zenon. Hall had eight catches for 142 yards. ment by the San Francisco 2016 Bid Committee. GRADE:C+ Scott Givens, managing GRADE: C- other drive. Alabama’s side. Too bad the but he finally found it when director and chief executive Alabama’s offense came offense couldn’t capitalize. Wilson found him on a 29- officer of the bid committee, out looking like the offense The return game was a yard touchdown pass in the said the 49ers’ decision cre- that the Crimson Tide put Most people thought the Special Teams little shaky for the second first quarter. ated a “perceptual gap” that together for the better part defense would have some It was Darby’s first touch- hurt the city’s reputation straight game. Javier Arenas of the season — the one they trouble against the SEC’s down since a 38-yard scoring in the eyes of the Olympic had positive punt returns, had when Keith Brown was No. 1 offense, and the Tigers run against Utah State on Oct. committee. but he did take another big healthy. Not coincidentally, ripped through Alabama in GRADE: D hit from an LSU defender. 29, 2005. when Brown left with an the first half. Matt Caddell signaled for No. 1 Tide golfers prep injury, the offense went with LSU scored on their first Special teams didn’t have Arenas to stay in the end www.cw.ua.edu him. three possessions, and at its best outing on Saturday. zone on a kick return, which for Hawaii tournament The most improved part of that juncture, they had accu- Jamie Christensen broke a caused Arenas to hesitate, the offense was the offensive The No. 1 ranked Alabama mulated 221 yards on just 20 streak of eight consecutive and it lead to poor field posi- men’s golf team is preparing line play, which can make plays. field goals when he missed a unit look a whole lot bet- tion. for its final event of the fall, JaMarcus Russell just two field goals. The wind ter. John Parker Wilson had the Nov. 22-23 Aloha Purdue toyed with the Tide second- might have been a factor, time to throw, and he proved Collegiate Invitational. ary. He completed 18-of-21 but he missed both of them Game Ball The two-day, 54-hole that if he has time, he can be effective against the top passes for 207 yards with badly. tournament is hosted three touchdowns. Christensen’s best kick of by Purdue but is held at defenses in the nation. He picked LSU apart as But when it looked like the game was one that went Kenneth Darby Kiahuna Golf Club in Kauai, LSU could not be stopped, about 10 yards. The onsides Hawaii. he threw for a career-high 291 yards on 22-of-35 passes Alabama got it going. kick after the second touch- Senior running back Alabama, winner in three After the first three drives, down was perfectly placed Kenneth Darby had been held of its four fall tournaments with two touchdowns and LSU only scored on one and kept the momentum on out of the end zone all season, played so far, is one of nine an interception. He led the teams in the field, joining Clemson, Michigan, Notre Dame, Pepperdine, Purdue, ■ SWIMMING AND DIVING Rice, Texas and Virginia Tech. Clemson is sixth in the Golf Coaches Association of Thriller in Baton Rouge; Auburn up next America Coaches Poll and fifth in the Golfweek Sagarin BY ALAN MINOR consisting of sophomore pening, as the women fell the country in some events. rankings. Texas is No. 23 in Contributing Writer Austin Shirey, freshman 137-163. Both teams are excited. It’s the Golfweek rankings. Collin Brosko, freshman As if the weekend thriller Alabama vs. Auburn. We’re The Crimson Tide is It came down to the final Drew Finelli and senior Tim wasn’t enough, the emotions putting in a lineup to win.” playing the fifth of five fall race for both the Alabama Hansen finished second. So get higher as the Tide squares events in a season that men’s and women’s swim- the men’s meet came down off with archrival Auburn opened Sept. 15 when ming and diving teams this to the final leg off the “B” this weekend. Auburn comes Alabama won the cham- weekend against LSU in relay, with the squad con- to Tuscaloosa as the unani- pionship of the Carpet Baton Rouge. sisting of sophomore Mark mous No. 1 team in both the Capital Intercollegiate. Randall, junior Mike Jones, men’s and women’s rankings, It then won the Shoal In order for the men’s team sophomore Kevin Greer and which comes as no surprise Creek Intercollegiate, fol- to have come away with a lowed by the Jerry Pate win, they needed to finish senior Apostolis Tsagkarakis. to McIlquham. Intercollegiate. second and third or better in Trailing three-quarters of “They’ve got such depth Alabama finished fourth the 400-meter freestyle relay, a pool length, Tsagkarakis on their roster, and they’ve of 15 teams at its last event, while the women’s team had dove into the pool and swam won five national titles in a the Oct. 14-15 Bank of to finish first and second. to victory. row,” he said. Tennessee Intercollegiate Ordinarily, Alabama would “That was a pretty amaz- According to McIlquham, at the Ridges. compete with an “A” team ing swim,” McIlquham said. Alabama is going into the “It will be six weeks since and a “B” team, but to give “He made [the distance] up meet with the intentions of we’ll have played when we his team the best opportu- in the third lap. Going into winning. finally start this tourna- nity, Alabama head coach the fourth, we knew it was “It’s definitely a David and ment,” said Alabama head Eric McIlquham split the over. It was one of the most Goliath situation,” he said. golf coach Jay Seawell. relay squads — dividing up inspiring races of the year “We have some individuals “That’s the hardest part his better players among the so far. That’s going on to the that are not only ranked No. about this fall. At this point two squads in hopes of com- highlight reel.” 1 in the SEC, but No. 1 in we’re usually in what I’d call ing away with a victory. Like the men’s meet, the the shutdown mode. We “In both cases we had to final leg decided the out- usually don’t play starting split up our relay teams,” he come of the women’s meet. in November, but this was said. “It was a little bit of Unlike the men though, the just a great tournament to desperation, but we had to women came up just short be able to be a part of, but 90.7 The Capstone needs of victory in heartbreaking five weeks between events do it.” is tough.” This decision paid off for fashion. In the “A” relay, the Alabama will be repre- the Alabama men’s team, as Tide finished second, and sented by Joseph Sykora, they trumped LSU in thrill- therefore needed the “B” Gator Todd, Michael ing fashion. squad to come in first for the Thompson, Matthew Swan In the “A” relay, the first win. However, a false start and Mark Harrell in the race of the event, the squad prevented that from hap- tournament. Following the Aloha s Purdue Collegiate, DJ ! Alabama will not compete Are you Need to again until the Feb. 18-20 Mercedes Benz Collegiate MAD? RANT? Championship at Sawgrass Country Club. Write to [email protected] Tune In! Call us at 348-9070 In Remembrance of Visit our website at www.wvuafm.ua.edu Conrad M. Hollis Denny Chimes will ring today from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. November 15, 2006 Corey Craft ■ Editor [email protected] EntertainmentWednesday, November 15, 2006 6 ■ CONCERT PREVIEW Sister Hazel comes to Tuscaloosa again band wanted to capture a live Jones said Sister Hazel Local favorite to play at feel on this album. always puts on a great show the Jupiter “We wanted to play when they play at the Jupiter. together and capture the tiny He said the club venue makes BY CALEB JOHNSON nuances of a band that has performances more personal Entertainment Reporter been playing together for 13 and enjoyable for audiences. years,” he said. Drew Copeland, vocalist Sister Hazel is one of the The bulk of the album was and guitar player for Sister most consistently touring recorded in Nashville. He said Hazel, will play a solo set bands in the music industry, the band lived in a cabin with starting at 10 p.m., and Sister playing more than 150 shows a studio out in the woods. Hazel will take the stage at a year every year since 1996. “We got to record around 11 p.m. Tickets are $15 in Sister Hazel will steamroll the clock,” Newell said. advance and $20 at the door. into Tuscaloosa today for "Making a living being cre- a show at the Jupiter Bar & ative is the most rewarding Grill. part of the whole thing.” Lead guitarist Ryan Newell Life on the road is not said Sister Hazel first played always easy, Newell said. He Tuscaloosa around 1994 and said it is hard not being able has played here many times to go home every night and since then. He said he loves see his family. All of the band the energy and enthusiasm of members are married and Tuscaloosa crowds. three have kids. “They’re always ready to However, Newell said it is party,” he said. great to see the world through Sister Hazel formed 13 Contributed photo music. He said he loves to years ago in Gainesville, Fla. Local favorite Sister Hazel returns to the Jupiter Bar & Grill for a concert tonight at 11. Tickets are $15 in travel and play live music. The band has released five advance and $20 at the door. “We love the instant grati- full-length albums and sold fication of playing songs for a more than 2 million records crowd,” he said. in this span. Newell said a Jeremiah Jones, owner than Ezra, takes over a cians. Newell said the lyrics For many students, Sister mixture of good songwriting and booking manager of the Carnival cruise ship for an could be written on anything Hazel’s feel-good roots rock and a loyal fan base contrib- Jupiter, said Sister Hazel has event called Rock Boat. The from a piece of paper to a ‘n’ roll is always a big draw in utes to Sister Hazel’s longev- developed a large following event provides the fans with a paper plate. The proceeds Tuscaloosa. ity. in Tuscaloosa. chance to see live music and benefit cancer patients. “If we didn’t have good “They are always a recur- meet their favorite bands. He also said the ability to songs, people would lose ring act here because they “We basically charter a change and stay fresh has interest pretty quick,” he love playing here,” Jones cruise ship and head off into played a part. SPRING BREAK said. said. the Caribbean,” Newell said. “I think we’ve grown as Sister Hazel is also a fan- Sister Hazel also plans The band also formed a musicians and songwriters,” INFORMATION friendly band, many say. events specifically for their charity called Lyrics for Life he said. “We’ve created a sense of fans. Each year Sister Hazel, in 2001. Lyrics for Life is a This growth can be heard 800-488-8828 community with our fans,” along with bands such as charity auction of handwrit- on Sister Hazel’s new album Newell said. Collective Soul and Better ten lyrics from various musi- “Absolutely.” Newell said the www.sandpiperbeacon.com F REE S PRING B REAK www.cw.ua.edu M ODEL S EARCH C ALENDAR* ‘A Good Year’ mediocre *VALID FOR FIRST 1000 RESERVATIONS. Crowe, Finney decent in cliché flick Moving Ahead BY SUZANNE ROBERTSON with a Contributing Writer MACC The last time Ridley Scott Are you interested in the accounting profession but and Russell Crowe teamed up don’t have an undergraduate accounting degree? for a project, they produced Belmont University’s Summer Accounting Institute “Gladiator.” Their latest joint will prepare you to start the 12-month Master of venture, “A Good Year,” is something completely dif- Accounting program at The Massey Graduate ferent. But people remem- School of Business, Belmont’s fully accredited ber Maximus, Crowe’s char- business school. acter from the former film. Unfortunately, I can’t say the The next course begins summer 2007. same for this one. Based on the novel of the same name by Peter Mayle, “A Good Year” revolves around the tired premise of the workaholic who realizes that there’s value in the world outside the office. Max Skinner (Crowe), with his Blackberry glued to his Bill Baker Auburn Finance ‘02 615-460-6480 hand, must travel to France Belmont MACC ‘03 massey.belmont.edu after inheriting his recent- Rottentomatoes.com ly deceased Uncle Henry’s (Albert Finney) chateau. Russell Crowe stars in Ridley Scott's light comedy "A Good Year," the story For a man who never leaves of a stockbroker who learns about the finer things in life after inheriting his investment banking life his late uncle's vineyard. for a holiday, this is quite a change. ways and embrace what his important things in life. The Thank you for participating in Returning to Provence uncle has left him. rest of the supporting cast brings back a rush of child- My criticism is not to sug- fall in line with the theme of the DiningStyles on-line survey hood memories for Max, who gest that this film is by any the film by leaving no real spent his summers gallivant- means unwatchable — it is lasting impression. this semester. Your feedback, ing among the grapes with merely too understated to Honestly, something new his beloved uncle. However, make a lasting impression. could have been developed along with 2,200 other students, Max appears to take all of Even so, most worthy of from the brains of Ridley these memories without any praise has to be the backdrop Scott to make ‘A Good Year’ faculty and staff campus wide resistance — as if the worka- of Provence. Scott has com- memorable — especially with holic he’s supposed to be isn’t posed a beautifully visual ode the talented Crowe as his star. helps us in planning for the that committed after all. to the French wine country However, each obstacle Max Crowe does a fine job as — the sky appears to be in meets feels all too familiar. future enhancements to your Max, but the multiple sto- a perpetual state of perfect Perhaps that’s because we’ve rylines of romance, debate sunset. seen it over and over again in dining program on campus. of selling the house and his Other bright moments similar stories. relation to other characters include the brief appear- As cliché as “A Good Year” we meet seem too contrived ances of Finney as the unin- is, it is a decent movie. Just We are proud to offer and too easily conquered. hibited Uncle Henry, along don’t count on it changing There is never a truly climac- with Freddie Highmore’s your life. incentives of 1 iPod and 2 iTunes tic point were we as the audi- young Max. The two capture ence begin to root for Max a true feeling of happiness gift cards. The three winners are: to overcome his workaholic — understanding the most 1. Katherine Gillespie Are you Need to 2. Nicole Makinney MAD? RANT? 3. Phillip Cline Write to [email protected] bama SPORTS ■ Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7 Tuberville, Tigers seeking fifth straight Iron Bowl win Saturday BY JOHN ZENOR annual game against Alabama especially this game coming in a row. The Tide won nine remembers the 2000 Iron Bowl, certainly left them in a sour The Associated Press from the time he starts recruit- up. They seem to respond.” straight starting in 1973. the 1981 Iron Bowl, among oth- mood. The Tide stunned the ing them. They certainly have in recent Coming off an ugly loss to ers. It is fun to be a part of histo- favored Tigers 31-7 in 2001 at Auburn’s Tommy Tuberville “We don’t have any secrets for years. The Tigers have won No. 2 rival Georgia, Tuberville ry, and we are looking forward Jordan-Hare Stadium. said he doesn’t have any magic how we play it,” Tuberville said. the past four meetings against knows Iron Bowl memories last to it.” That burden makes it “an formula for his recent success “What we try to do is let our Alabama leading into Saturday’s even longer for fans and players But Tuberville also knows the uncomfortable game for coach- in the Iron Bowl. players know the importance visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium alike. other side of this intense rivalry: es,” Tuberville said. He also doesn’t make any of it when they’re recruited and and haven’t won five in a row “As I tell our players each The pressure to win on coaches “The players are not just pretense that it’s just another each day that we practice. since 1954-58. year, when this game is played, and players with fans putting so playing for themselves and the game, but talks to his players “Anytime we do anything, it’s It has been 25 years since every play goes down in the his- much on this game. coaches are not just coaching about the significance of the important to the season, but either team has won that many tory book,” he said. “Everybody Auburn’s last Iron Bowl loss for yourself,” he said.

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Alabama climbed and 15th-ranked Auburn is “For the seniors, it’s their from No. 12 to No. 11 in the coming to an end, and the last home game, their last ESPN/USA Today Coaches Crimson Tide football team game against Auburn, their poll. is gearing up for Saturday’s last SEC game,” Shula said. The Crimson Tide, 1-0, annual state rivalry game “This game is that big. It’s opened the season Friday big for all of our kids. The with a 96-65 win against between the Tide and the Jackson State in Tuscaloosa. Tigers. kids all know that, and they Game two of the season At his weekly press con- are motivated by that. The finds Alabama traveling ference Tuesday, head coach out-of-state kids who haven’t to the U.S. Virgin Islands Mike Shula said having a played in this game will find where it will play in the Nov. good week of practice will that out in a hurry. 17-20 Paradise Jam. be key for Alabama (6-5, 2-5 “The intensity in prepara- Alabama opens the SEC). tion picks up today; it’s dif- tournament on Friday at “We’re playing against a ferent from any other week. noon with its game against really good football team, You’d like to say it’s not, but Middle Tennessee. a team that’s got a lot of it’s different, and the younger speed on defense,” he said. guys will sense that.” Steele named Playboy “We’ve got our hands full, After injuring his left knee and we know that coming and ankle against LSU, it is preseason All-American into this game. Our goal is to questionable whether Keith Ronald Steele, Alabama’s put together four quarters of Brown will play Saturday. junior point guard, has football in all three phases.” “We think he’s a lot better been selected to the Auburn (9-2, 5-2 SEC) will than he was even 48 hours Playboy Preseason College come to Tuscaloosa looking ago,” Shula said. “We’ll prob- All-America Basketball for its first five-game win- ably keep him limited today Team. ning streak against the Tide and see how he’s feeling.” Among past recipients since 1954-58. Brown said that he feels of the honor as collegians The Tigers have never lost “pretty good.” are NBA greats Michael in Tuscaloosa, winning all five “Right now I’m just wait- CW/ T.G. Pashcal Jordan, Larry Bird, Isiah games that have been played ing on word from the head Keith Brown is helped off the field at LSU's Tiger Stadium after injuring his knee and ankle. Thomas, Allen Iverson and in Bryant-Denny Stadium. coach and the head athletic Shaquille O’Neal. Saturday’s kickoff is set for trainer,” he said Tuesday. it’s a mind thing. If I don’t side chance to play,” Shula to rule him out just yet. I Playboy selects four 2:34 p.m. and will be tele- “I’m just going through a think I’m hurt, I’m not hurt.” said. “He’s improving more think everybody else is pretty guards, four forwards, two vised on CBS. lot of rehab right now, trying Rashad Johnson is also and more. We’re not going much in good shape.” centers and a Coach of Alabama will be looking to to get better for the football questionable after spraining the Year for its Preseason from last week’s 28- game. his ankle against Mississippi College All-America Team. 14 loss at LSU in the final “Both of them [knee and State. Joining Steele among the road game of the season. ankle] hurt pretty bad, but “Rashad still has an out- guards selected are , a senior at Rice; Florida’s , ■ and Wisconsin’s Alando CROSS COUNTRY Tucker. The forwards include LSU’s , Nevada’s , Maiyo, Hicks lead at Regionals North Carolina’s Tyler Hansbrough and Colorado State’s Jason Smith. BY WILL BARRY a pretty average performance Florida’s Contributing Writer by the squad,” Hasenbank said. “The times by all of the women and Ohio State’s Greg The Crimson Tide cross female competitors were well Oden are the centers, and off their best. It was a difficult Florida’s country teams ran hard last weekend at the NCAA South course.” was chosen as the Coach Regional. The 13th-ranked Hasenbank said he knows of the Year. men’s team, which came the team will get better with Steele, Noah, Davis in third place at the SEC work. and Hansbrough were all Championships two weekends “We competed well; we just among the five Associated ago, ran to a second-place fin- have a lot of work to do,” he Press Preseason All- ish at the South Regional meet said. “We got to get a lot stron- Americans announced behind the 17th-ranked Florida ger.” earlier in the week. State. Alabama senior Julia Hicks The second-place finish qualified for a spot in the NCAA The publication also National Championship race in does a top 25 preseason is exactly what the Tide was looking for, because it qualifies one of the day’s highlights. ranking. Alabama is ranked them for the NCAA National The first- and second-place No. 15. The list of award race Monday in Terre Haute, teams in each regional auto- winners and top 25 teams Ind. matically qualify for the team will be in the December Head coach Joe Walker said competition at the NCAA issue of the magazine. even though the team won the National Championship. An regional meet last year, he is automatic bid is given to the very proud of his guys. top four individual finishers Alexander may return “We were real pleased with whose team did not qualify for the efforts from the guys,” the national championships. to Seahawks on Sunday Walker said. “You go into that Hicks grabbed one of those UA Media Relations meet knowing that a lot of it four spots by finishing in ninth Emmanuel Bor runs during the Seattle Seahawks head often comes down to how you place in the 6K race with a time Tide's Crimson Classic. coach Mike Holmgren perform on that day and we of 21:34.3. said injured stars Shaun knew going in we really needed Hasenbank said he is very Alexander and Matt to be top two in order to ensure proud of what Hicks has accom- Hasselbeck may play on ourselves a trip to the NCAAs.” plished. Sunday, pending tests in Alabama was led by sopho- “Well, obviously, Julia had a practice this week. more Augustus Maiyo, who fin- milestone accomplishment,” ished third in the 10k race with Hasenbank said. “Making it to Doctors have cleared the national meet is an unbe- Alexander to fully prac- a time of 30:58.8. Sophomore Abraham lievable task, very competitive. tice Wednesday for the Kutingala finished in sixth That was a tremendous perfor- first time in eight weeks place with a time of 31:02.9. mance by Julia for sure. — even though the bro- Freshman Emmanuel Bor fin- “She’s worked hard, and ken bone in his left foot, ished in 15th place with a time that’s been her goal from the which has sidelined him of 31:46.5. Maiyo, Kutingala and start. She pulled it off, she ran a for six games, may not be Bor earned All-Regional honors great race.” fully healed. with their performances in the If Alexander comes race. through practices this Sophomores Kutingala and week as pain free as he’s Maiyo were named to the all- regional team for the second been for the last three idle straight year. weeks, the 2005 league Senior Alex Korir finished in rushing leader will play 36th place while running on an against the San Francisco injured leg. 49ers. It was “a real gutsy effort, Hasselbeck will likely considering he had really strug- practice Friday to see if gled to walk a couple of days he can also return from a before hand and was able to sprained knee ligament. compete,” Walker said. Hasselbeck has missed The women’s team finished in 14th place at the NCAA the last three games South Regional. The team’s since Minnesota’s E.J. performance as a whole was Henderson rolled into the somewhat of a letdown, assis- quarterback’s right leg tant coach Randy Hasenbank following an incomplete said. pass. “Well, overall I think it was