CLOUDY Davie Leaves With Class Monday After a straight forward press conference, Davie walks away with pride HIGH 51° and tact. The community should respect his graceful exit. DECEMBERS, LOW 48° Editorial ♦ page 9 2 0 0 1 O bserver The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s VOL. XXXV NO. 51 h t t p .y / o b s e r v e r . n d . e d u Davie Fired “A year ago at this time,I believed that we had turned the corner under Bob, and that we were prepared to reclaim our traditional standing among the nation’s eltie college programs. Today, I can no longer say that.”

Kevin White Notre Dame Athletic Director

Under Davie’s tenure, the Irish produced By AND REW SOUKUP only one first-round draft pick and zero first- Associate Sports Editor team All-Americans. The NCAA also sanc­ tioned the football program for the first time When Bob Davie was named the head in school history during Davie’s third year football coach at Notre Dame five years ago, when Irish players were found to be having he received some advice from a man who inappropriate relations with athletic booster had been in his position before. Kim Dunbar during Lou Holtz’s tenure. “I think back to the thing Ara Parseghian Davie, who spoke for nearly a half-hour in told me when I first took the job,” Davie said. a calm and composed voice, said that while “Win.” he was disappointed with the decision, he He didn’t win nearly enough. Notre Dame was not bitter toward White, the athletic athletic director Kevin White fired Davie department or Notre Dame. He thanked his Sunday morning after Notre Dame’s second wife Joanne and his two children, Audra and losing season in three years. Clay, for the support they have given him this “I felt we were in a place that I could no season. longer say that we could actually stand up “One thing I’m not is a phony,” Davie said. and say that we were putting together a pro­ “It is hard for me to hide my disappointment gram in place that could contend, if not win, that I won’t be back as the head football

DUFFY-MARIE ARNOULT/The Observer the national championship,” White said. “I coach of Notre Dame. But with that said, I Bob Davie addresses his firing as head football coach Sunday. Athletic direc­ really believe we need to restart this thing.” accept the decision.” tor Kevin White announced Davie’s dismissal earlier in the day at a separate Davie’s 35-25 record is the third-w orst winning percentage in Notre Dame history. press conference. see DAVIE/page 3 Students contemplate future of Irish football

♦ Some speculate coach Bob Davie. just a rough year to be a fan.” behind the scenes like Terashima tion. I can see why measures were After the announcement of However, a “rough year” for fans expressed sympathy for Davie, but taken to do that.” on choice of next Davie’s firing at a press conference can. hardly compare to the rough couldn’t deny that his firing was Other more critical fans felt that Irish football coach yesterday, students were left to year experienced by Bob Davie, predictable. getting rid of Davie was just the evaluate the overall season and who will go down in the record “Devie seemed to be a good guy first step towards a much-need speculate about the future direc­ books as the only head coach to be and into academics and every­ change and an essential step in By SHEILA EGTS tion of the program. officially fired by the University. thing, but he didn’t meet the redeeming the slipping tradition of News Writer “I just think this season was real Junior football manager Dawn expectations,” said freshman Notre Dame’s program. up and down, starting off 0-3, then Terashima said, “Many of the Vincent McKinney. “And when First-year graduate student Rex Frustrating. Disappointing. winning three in a row really got managers have a lot sympathy for you’re coaching at Notre Dame, Rallanka said, “I’ve been here Upsetting. my hopes up that the season might the entire coaching staff. We see you can’t do that.” since Davie’s first year and he According to some members of do a 180 degree turn,” said Dillon him every day, almost as much as “I feel bad for him after the criti­ never impressed me throughout the Notre Dame student body, Hall freshman Justin Spack. ‘Then the players. I see Davie as a real cism he faced all season,” said his entire tenure.” these are just a few words used to losing those close games to Boston person, not just the head coach of sophomore Heather Shull. “But I “I’m very in favor of the firing describe the Irish’s 5-6 losing sea­ College, Tennessee and Stanford Notre Dame.” completely understand the priority and I was hoping they would son under the leadership of head basically broke my heart. It was Even fans that are not active at this University to uphold tradi­ announce a new head coach at the

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Monday Tuesday W ednesday Thursday Christmas in ... ♦ Lecture: “After the ♦ Lecture: Jack Welch, ♦ Lecture: “The ♦ Concert: Saint M ary’s Academic Village: IIT and retired General Electric Constitution and the Courts: Wind Ensemble and Moreau October? the Urban Laboratory,” CEO, Jordan Auditorium of A Question of Legitimacy,” Cham ber Ensemble, Little One weekend in mid-November, I am driving to a Donna Robertson, Bond College of Business, 5 p.m. Judge James Buckley of Theatre, 7:30 p.m. restaurant to have dinner with my family. We turn Hall Room 104, 4:30 p.m. ♦ Film: “Comfort and Joy,” D C. Circuit Court of ♦ Concert: Handel’s a corner, and a forest of twinkling, colored lights dazzles the eye. Christmas Montgomery Theatre, 7 Appeals, Law School Room “Messiah,” Washington Hall, lights were up. and 9 p.m. 120/121, 12:10 p.m. 8 p.m . After Thanksgiving dinner, I go to stand by my mother as she looks out the window. The street is dark, and we looked out at the familiar houses lit by the soft glow of the street lamps. And the BEYOND 0 a m PUS Compiled from U-Wire reports strings of lights that lined the trees and bushes. And the illuminated sleigh and rein­ Katie McKenna Harvard profs doubt colleague committed suicide deer set on the corner. Christmas lights were up. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. the Japan Prize in 1999 with Wiley, I return to cam pus to find G raphics Two days after the Memphis police said that “from everything I know, icicle lights lighting the path E d ito r declared Harvard University profes­ there is no possibility that he commit­ to the door of my dorm, and a sor of biophysics and biochemistry ted suicide.” Christmas tree in the lobby. Don Wiley likely to have committed The Lasker Award is awarded to And another tree in O’Shaughnessy. One in the suicide, colleagues of the professor, clinical scientists annually and is con­ bookstore. Various dorms sport different interpre­ now missing for 15 days, have sidered “a precursor to receiving the tations of holiday decorations, inside and out. As do expressed doubt that he took his own Nobel Prize,” said Philippa Marrack, various dorm rooms. Even the Dining Hall is deco­ life. a professor of immunology at the rated, with Christmas carols constantly played over Ilidde Ploegh, Mallinckrodt profes­ National Jewish Medical Center and the loudspeaker. Christmas lights were up. sor of immunopathology, said that an investigator with Wiley for the Now, 1 love Christmas. The decorations, the despite the police department's state­ Howard Hughes Medical Institute. shopping, the trees, the celebration — all of it. 1 ments Thursday, he is not convinced Since Wiley’s disappearance, Since 1962, more than half of those have fond memories of the family piling into the that Wiley committed suicide. rumors have circulated that he was who won the Lasker Award went on mini-van to cruise the neighborhood, looking at all “What the police say is one thing, perhaps distraught about not winning to receive the Nobel Prize, most with­ the decorations and singing our favorite Christmas and what happened, I don’t think the Nobel Prize in 1996, when two in two years of receiving the Lasker. songs. But not in November. anyone knows,” he said. “I think scientists working on similar research The year after Wiley received the Christmas is starting earlier and earlier every there are no new facts to shed light received the award. Lasker Award, the Nobel Prize went year. Some stores have Christmas displays up by on [the situation! and anything people Jack L. Strominger, Higgins profes­ to scientists Peter Doherty and Rolf Halloween, which is more than a little excessive. add should be labeled as specula­ sor of biochemistry at Harvard who Zinkerngel who had shared the All of them have decked their halls by tion.” shared the Lasker Award in 1995 and Lasker Award with Wiley in 1995. Thanksgiving. How early does the holiday season have to start? For those who have not checked their calendars lately, Christmas Day is Dec. 25. There is no need to begin the Christmas activities two months before­ W a s h in g to n U n iv e r s it y G eo r g eto w n U n iv e r s it y hand. Walking into a room to here the familiar melodies of Christmas music in October is just plain disconcerting. My roommate is a bit of a Christmas Officials find 85,000 baby teeth Graduate work stoppage continues freak, and so it happened to me. We had to make a rule that there was to be no more Christmas activity ST. LOUIS CHAMPAIGN, 111. until after Thanksgiving, ft almost worked. Putting If the tooth fairy had flown into the dark, musty Jane Flanagan, junior in LAS at University of Illinois, up strings of blinking, colored lights in the middle of Washington University storage facility in May along sat with papers sprawled around her and read in the November will only confuse people, making them with some administrators on a spring cleaning mis­ English Building’s basement lounge Thursday after­ wonder if they woke up a month after they went to sion, her reaction would have been similar to someone noon. She was one of the few people in the building bed. who had just won the enamel lottery, as 85,000 baby besides those working in department and college The official start of the commercial, er, Christmas teeth were discovered in an ammunition bunker at offices. “I’ve been here since 1 p.m., and there’s been season is the Friday after Thanksgiving. Millions of WU’s Tyson Research Center. But had the tooth fairy nobody here,” she said at about 2:30 p.m. “I just came people rush to the mall to get a jump on their holi­ known what was in store for the teeth, Andrew here to read because the union was loud.” The GEO day activities. And in many cases, it is also the day Johnstone, the biology department business manager, work stoppage ended Thursday. Footsteps echoed the Christmas lights go up. They will stay there, said her response should have been, “Whoa, this is down the quiet halls, as few instructors held class or burning brightly, for at least a month and half, going to cost me.” For Johnstone, one of the people office hours in the five buildings targeted in the probably more. But how long will they be noticed? who discovered the teeth, it was an eerie portal to the Graduate Employees’ Organization work stoppage. A Lights that have become a common part of the gen­ past. The teeth are the forgotten remains of the world- teaching assistant office complex in the English eral scenery will be much less appreciated on famous St. Louis Baby Tooth Survey, which took place Building’s second floor was empty Thursday afternoon. Christmas Eve, especially if they have been up since from 1958 to 1970. At the height of the Cold War, the The door was open and the lights were on. GEO litera­ Thanksgiving Eve. United States set off over 200 atmospheric nuclear ture was taped near the door. But not everyone partic­ Most people will agree that Christmas is a very tests at their Nevada Test Site. The Baby Tooth Survey ipated: Jennifer Bertram, a visiting instructor in special time, magical even. But part of that magic was developed in order to determine the effect of speech communications, held her three classes as nor­ is that Christmas is fleeting, it comes and it goes nuclear fallout on humans, specifically children. mal, including one in Lincoln Hall. every year. To drag out the Christmas season would be to stretch out that magical time. It will only stretch for so far before it breaks. During her October Christmas music period, my roommate said something to the effect that the spir­ Local W eather Nation al W eather it of Christmas lives all year long. Well, the spirit may, but the decorations don’t have to. Whatever 5 Day South Bend Forecast happened to the Twelve Days, anyway? 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we have brought into this pro­ tion, Davie continues the string of meeting rooms at Notre Dame gram and of the way they repre­ Notre Dame coaches to be fired or Stadium to inform them of the Davie sented themselves.” resign by their fifth year if they did decision. The players met with continued from page 1 The search for a new head not win a national championship White at 2:15 at the Eck Center, THE IASI coach only began after Davie was in their third year, a streak that where White said the decision The stage was set for a dramat­ told he was fired, White said. Any includes Terry Brennan, Joe was a difficult one to make and ic showdown between White and contacts made before Sunday Kuharich, Gerry Faust and Davie. that he had the players’ best inter­ were made without White’s 24 Davie when the season ended. Davie said White first ests at heart. Three weeks ago, Davie said that authorization. And while White approached him with the possibil­ “Bob Davie has brought good he could not envision resigning his said he had a list of potential can­ ity that he could be fired after the students and good people to Notre position under any circumstances, didates for the head coaching job, Irish lost 24-3 at Texas A&M to Dame,” White said. “He has sup­ a stance he reiterated last week he would not discuss who was on drop their record to 0-3, the worst ported and had taken an active and again after Notre Dame’s 24- the list nor the criteria he would start in school history. Initially, interest in the academic progress 18 win against Purdue Saturday use to select the next coach. White said a decision about of the players. He has encouraged 12/ 1/ night. And last week, Davie said “I do not expect to comment on Davie’s future would be made good citizenship. I am proud to be that the only way he would leave any contacts that we will make around th6 Nov. 10 open date. associated with our football team. was if Notre Dame fired him. during the course of the search,” But the next day, White These are expectations that we 8 : 1 5 p m But when Davie spoke, there he said. “I appreciate the appetite changed his stance and said he have of all of our coaches in all of was no animosity toward White, for news and information about a would evaluate Davie at the end of our sports.” only a calm understanding of search of this kind, but you don’t the season. Throughout the sea­ Davie had always praised the White’s responsibility and the dif­ hire good people by negotiating son, White said the two talked academic accomplishes of his ficulty of the decision he had to through the media.” twice a week about “all of the football teams. Last year, the foot­ make. All nine Notre Dame assistant potential scenarios.” ball grade point average reached “I want to do whatever gives coaches are still considered Notre White said he did not make the its two highest semester averages this football team the best chance Dame employees, but White said official recommendation to last year, and Notre Dame won to win next year,” he said. “If he made it clear to them that the University President Father the AFCA Academic Achievement Notre Dame thinks that they can new head coach would be able to Edward Malloy, who had the final Award for graduating 100 percent hire someone who can come in select his own staff. authority over Davie’s future, to of its players, the first time the here and do a better job of win­ The decision to fire Davie comes fire Davie until 8 a.m. Sunday Irish reached the 100 percent ning games than I can, that’s cer­ just one year after he signed a morning. He met with Davie at 9 mark since 1988. tainly their prerogative to do that. five-year contract extension. a.m. to inform him of his recom­ “However,” White said. “We I accept that and wish them well.” While White did not go into mendation. When Davie asked also expect and intend to excel on “Bob conducted himself with specifics about the nature or the why he was being fired, White the field, and there, unfortunately, class and distinction through this amount of Davie’s contract, he did said it was because the program our results and progress have entire football season,” said say that Notre Dame would fulfill had lost credibility. been disappointing.” White, who did not ask Davie to all financial obligations. “I’d have to say I have evaluated “I’ve talked to our football team resign. “This has been a very, very Earlier in the week, Davie the football program almost each every single day, and it’s not the painful year for Bob and his fami­ argued that he had not changed and every day since I’ve been bad things that happen to you ly-” as a coach or a person when here,” White said. “It’s so critical that’s important, it’s how you han­ Davie praised the quality of Notre Dame gave him a contract a to the entire University of Notre dle them,” Davie said. “And I am Notre Dame’s players by saying year ago. But on Sunday, White Dame, such an important aspect in no way bitter. No way will I this year’s team was his favorite said that giving Davie the contract of the University. I can’t tell you have a chip on my shoulder as I team and that he wished them extension was a mistake. when it really dawned on me that leave Notre Dame. I am not the well in the future. Sunday, he said “Coming off of the regular sea­ I thought we were heading in the least bit embarrassed. I’m going he would stand completely behind son last year, I really felt we were wrong direction. I don’t know that to walk out of here with my head the new coach and that he would moving in the right direction, and I can pinpoint that for you, but I held high and am really proud of 1 : 3 0 p m tape all Irish games next year. I have to take full responsibility,” can tell you that I did not contact what we have done.” “Don’t ever, ever, ever take he said. “It was, in my view, a Father Malloy to make that rec­ these players for granted,” he misread on my part.” ommendation formally until about players In a team said. “Trust me when I tell you Davie is the first Notre Dame 8 a.m. this morning.” meeting, these are unique, unique young head football coach to be publicly Davie then met in with the Contact Andrew Soukup at people in this program and I could fired. All other former football assistant coaches at 10:30 a.m. [email protected] . not be more proud of the players coaches have resigned. In addi­ and the players at 1:30 p.m. in

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is chosen as Davie’s successor, the M a d r ig a l Dinner Reaction pressure is on from fans for a coach who will produce less frustrating, dis­ continued from page 1 appointing and upsetting results in the 2002 season. press conference [on Sunday],” said “Next season depends who we get. junior Chris Coleman. If it’s Jon Gruden [head coach of the Kevin White, director of athletics at Oakland Raiders] or Steve Mariucci Notre Dame, said yesterday that no [head coach of the San Francisco one has yet been contacted regarding 49ers], I think it could be a lot better the open coaching position, but that next year. If it’s not a pro coach, it he does have a short list of prospects might take two or three years to turn in line for the job. Regardless of who around the program,” said Spack.

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CHRISTINA REITANO/The Observer Students participate in Saint Mary’s 29th annual Madrial Dinner on Sunday. The din­ ner simulates a holiday feast from the past complete with jesters, jugglers, dancers, and a choir. Review begins today Her love for sharing news began with the phone. By MYRA McGRIFF Saint Mary’s Editor It’s no wonder she’s The Department of Education responsible for medical will begin a three-day on-site review of Saint Mary’s Security’s technology that keeps statistical reporting procedures today, when an investigator from people talking. the department arrives on campus to review files and interview administrators and community Beih Klein leads GE’s . . I members. The review is a part of an ongo­ Global N uclear M edicine/ ing investigation of a complaint filed by Security on Campus, a national watchdog organization, produce technology that I * on behalf of Sarah Alter, a student who alleges she was raped at Saint Mary’s in 1998 and the case and connects doctors all over ihe world. was improperly handled by Saint Beth is part of the group of minority and Mary’s Security. The visit was delayed from last women leaders across GE responsible week because the investigator, for over $30B in annual revenues. Richard Reinhardt, had personal conflicts. Reinhardt will begin the By drawing on different perspectives, review today with a meeting with backgrounds, and experience, GE Linda Timm, vice president of Student Affairs, Keith Dennis, vice is llie place w here an y o n e’s childhood president of Finance and dreams can come true. Administration and Richard Chlebek, director of Security. For more information about GE, Dennis said he hopes the schedule for the following two days will be visit us at www.ge.com determined in that meeting. “We have a meeting for 9 a.m. on how we will proceed. Right now there is no set schedule,” said Dennis. “It will develop as we go.” It is unknown when Reinhardt’s findings will be released. The Security on Campus complaint claims Saint Mary’s is in violation of the Jeanne Cleary Act for improperly reporting rape statis­ tics during the past decade. If Reinhardt finds Saint Mary’s is in violation of the act on the basis of the compliant, the College could face up to a $35,000 fine. Saint Mary’s would only be the second school the department has fined for any offense. Making dreams becom e reality.

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Peace talks make progress: u .n .-le d talks on Afghanistan’s future took an impor­ tant step forward Sunday with four Afghan factions poring over a U.N. draft detailing terms for the northern alliance to transfer power in the capital, Kabul. Once an agree­ ■m, *> ment is reached, U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi was prepared to travel immediately to Afghanistan to implement any deal. Militants spark Kashmir violence: Suspected Islamic militants on Sunday gunned down seven Hindus who were on their way to attend a wedding in a remote vil­ lage in troubled Kashmir, police said. This violence was the second attack since Friday in Gehlot, 80 miles north of Jammu, the win­ ter capital of the Indian-held Jammu-Kashmir state.

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Paying organ donors revisited: As the nation’s need for organ transplants con­ tinues to outstrip supply, the American Medical Association on Sunday grappled with a possible solution once thought taboo: paying dying would-be donors and their families for vital organs. Such financial incentives are ille­ gal, banned by Congress in 1984, and as a result people needing organ transplants must rely strictly on volunteers.

Colorado win incites riots: P olice used tear gas, pepper spray and percussion grenades to quiet a rowdy crowd celebrating a University of Colorado football victory. KRT About 500 people had gathered Saturday Israeli soldiers carry the coffin of Nir Haftsadi, who was killed Saturday night by a Palestinian suicide bomber. night to celebrate the school’s 39-37 win over Another attack, killing 15 more Israelis, followed the double suicide bombing. the University of Texas. Some in the crowd lit bonfires, tore out street signs and traffic lights and started to overturn cars. Eleven Palestinian attacks kill Israelis students were arrested and four people suf­ fered minor injuries, said police. Anthony Zinni. the Middle East must rise West Bank and Gaza Strip. Associated Press President Yasser up and fight terror. Israeli Foreign Minister HAIFA, Israel Arafat’s Palestinian Chairman Arafat must do Shimon Peres said Arafat A Palestinian suicide Authority, under intense everything in his power to would be tested “by deeds I n d ia n a Ne w s B r ie f s bomber killed at least 15 U.S. pressure to crack find those who murdered alone” and that the people and wounded down on radical groups, innocent Israelis and bring Palestinian leader’s previ­ ous arrests of militants Gambling issues multiply: The com ­ dozens more when he declared a state of emer­ them to justice,” he said. blew himself up on a bus gency and ordered its The militant group had proved a “farce.” ing legislative session could be a busy one for in northern Israel on security forces to arrest Hamas, which opposes “This may be the most gambling interests. Gov. Frank O’Bannon Sunday, hours after a dou­ militants who had planned Israel’s existence, claimed serious crisis in Israel- wants to boost the casino admission taxes, ble suicide attack killed 10 and carried out the responsibility. It said the Palestinian relations,” a and a French Lick lawmaker wants to add a people in Jerusalem. attacks. attacks were to avenge Foreign Ministry statement riverboat casino in his district. Meanwhile, a The bombings were Leading fierce interna­ Israel’s Nov. 23 killing of quoted Peres as saying. majority of the state’s riverboat casinos say among the deadliest tional criticism of the Mahmoud Abu Hanoud, a The Israeli army they can’t remain competitive without a boost attacks in Israel in years attacks, President Bush Hamas military leader responded to the bombings from lawmakers, who already face a state and marked one of the condemned the suicide who is regarded by Israel by tightening its blockade budget crisis. Edward Feigenbaum, who bloodiest phases of a 14- bombings before talks with as a master bombmaker. of the West Bank and encircling Palestinian writes about gambling in his newsletter, month-old Palestinian Israeli Prime Minister A senior Palestinian uprising against Israeli Ariel Sharon in security source said cities it had not already Indiana Gaming Insight, said none of the mea­ occupation. They threat­ Washington. dozens of militants had surrounded because of sures are certain to pass. ened to wreck a new U.S. “This is a m om ent w here been arrested since “numerous warnings of peace mission led by envoy the advocates for peace in Saturday night across the future attacks.”

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But federal agents page 6 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NE'WS Monday, December 3, 2001 Community protests for peace Liverpool mourns terrorism ;” and “Get rid of rorism as unpopular and even By JASON McFARLEY military tribunals,” among unpatriotic. But they called for News Editor others. public indictment of suspected loss of Harrison Ironically, the march drew terrorists in lieu of a U.S. mili­ Peter Smith has little trouble parallels to the armed ser­ tary response. reconciling his veteran status vices, as protestors sang “There are a lot of people Associated Press charity.” with his pacifist philosophies. sound-offs in chorus like mili­ opposed to non-violence,” As Liverpool launched into the He served a four-year stint tary units being drilled. Notre Dame senior Jemar LIVERPOOL Christmas holiday season in the U.S. Navy in the 1960s The 45-minute march led Tisby said at a rally following Prayers of remembrance were Sunday with a parade, many in and even during the days of activists over the LaSalle the march. “Even priests, I tell said for George Harrison in his the city paused quietly to the Vietnam era believed that Street bridge and south on them there might be another home city Sunday — in church­ remember the local son who peace was a goal to be Michigan Street past the way to respond to this situa­ es, cathedrals and at makeshift bore his fame and his illness reached. And a means to Century Center, the city’s tion, and they look at me like street-corner shrines. Three with equal forbearance. reach the goal. downtown covention hall. It I’ve said a four-letter word in days after 58-year-old Harrison “George will be rem em bered “My wife and I have resisted proceeded west on ch u rch .” died from cancer in California, for being dignified about being a every war since Vietnam,” Washington Street and north Long before the Afghan con­ Canon Michael Wolfe offered a member of The Beatles,” said said Smith, of South Bend. on Main Street to U.S. Rep. flict, the South Bend commu­ prayer of thanksgiving for “the 21-year-old James Elliker, stop­ The conflict in Afghanistan Tim Roemer’s district head­ nity struggled with other Liverpool Beatle, George ping outside the gates of has been no different for q u arte rs. social justice issues, Peter Harrison” at the city's Anglican Strawberry Field, the Salvation Smith and wife Ellyn Stecker. On the front windows of the Walshe, a Notre Dame govern­ cathedral. Army children's home immortal­ On Sunday the couple joined Democratic 3rd District con­ ment professor, said prior to Wolfe told about 200 parish­ ized in a Beatles song. “He'll be more than 100 other anti-war gressman’s office, protestors the rally. ioners in the vast and echoing remembered as the nice one.” activists, many of them Notre taped three pages of demands In the past, apartheid in cathedral that Harrison would Behind him a sign pinned to Dame and Saint Mary’s stu­ to end attacks in the Middle South Africa and Contras in be remembered “for his contri­ the red wrought-iron gates dents, at a peace march and East. One page threatened Nicaragua drew in the city, bution over the years to song echoed Harrison's final message rally in downtown South Bend. weekly protests downtown Walshe said. and music, and for his work for to his fans: “Love one another.” “We know that we’re stand­ until U.S. bombing of “It’s good to be a part of the ing for what’s right, and today Afghanistan ceases. peace community in is our day to celebrate that,” Public reaction to the march Michiana,” Walshe said. Smith said before the march was largely positive. Sunday In Michiana, and throughout on the sunny, 50-degree after­ afternoon traffic whizzing past the United States, Americans noon. protestors on busy downtown should look to peaceful means The event was sponsored by arteries honked horns and of conflict resolution “before the Notre Dame and Saint w aved. the cycle of violence over­ Mary’s Peace Coalition and “To have people driving by whelms us all,” according to the Michiana Peace and and beeping their horns ... to Smith. For America that Justice Coalition, a local have more than 100 people means looking at its own activist group. South Bend’s who I don’t even know turn might in a different light, the Kern Road Mennonite Church out to support this cause, it’s veteran said. Peace and Justice Committee just so affirming,” said Notre “Let’s pull back from being a World Youth Day also helped organize the Dame senior and Peace military superpower,” he said. protest. Coalition member Rachel “Let’s become a humanitarian Toronto 2002 March participants set off Soltis, “and that’s why it was superpower.” from St. Joseph’s Church at so important to come out Hill Street and LaSalle today and say that innocent Join o group of 40-50 people from ND as we travel to Toronto to meet with the Pope and Avenue, walking two by two people are dying, just as they on sidewalks along downtown did Sept. 11.” hundreds o f thousands of young people for a week of praise, education, fun, and worship. Smith said, “Our collective thoroughfares. They chanted Contact Jason McFarley at anti-war epithets (“One-two- experience tells us that wars mcfarley. 1 @nd.edu three-four, stop the killing and are easy to start but hard to We will travel by bus and stay in very simple accommodations (probably on a gym floor!). the w ar;” “Five-six-seven- stop. Bombing, especially of The dates for WYD are July 22-28,2002. Participants will be responsible for travel to eight, stop the killing and the innocent civilians, is the fertil­ and from ND in July. After that, estimated total cost is up to $300 per person. hate.”) And their signs ran the izer from which new terrorists gamut of pacifist and “blame com e.” warm hats America” attitudes: “Love Protestors acknowleged that Pick up an application form at the Coleman-Morse Center (1st floor, retrea ts offices), and your enemies;” “More food, many Americans view a paci­ gloves turn it in by Friday, Dec. 7. For more information, contact Fr. Bill Wack, CSC at 1-3087, not bombs;” Capitalism equals fist response to fighting ter­ ^iaraastsslsclion .o nly a t or [email protected] 5 minutes.: ___ from CJUTiPOST Campus W EETEii Cold Weather Experts Coll 259-1000 for more details

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Applications available at 315 La Fortune or on-line at U.S. AIR FO R C E www.nd.edu/ ~ sao/forms/. Monday, December 3, 2001 The Observer ♦ N E'W 'S White addresses Davie’s dismissal part company. It is no secret to can say that. Special to the Observer anyone that high expectations The search for a new head come with the job of head foot­ coach will begin immediate­ Following is a statement from ball coach at Notre Dame. ly. I made a commitment to Kevin White, director of athlet­ Those expectations are the Bob that I would not contact ics at the University of Notre product not only of our history anyone about this job until Dame, concerning the head and tradition and national fol­ he had first heard from me coaching position of the Notre lowing, but also of our institu­ concerning his status, and I Dame football team: tion-wide commitment to excel­ have honored that commit­ lence in everything th at we do. ment. I’ve made no contacts “1 have informed Bob Davie I know there are those who with potential candidates or today that he will not be retain­ believe it is no longer possible their employers before ing his head football coaching for us to contend for national now,and nor has anyone position with Notre Dame. championships on the field authorized by me made any “After talking to Bob, I also while continuing to win gradua- attempt to contact potential have spoken with our football tion-rate honors, but I don’t candidates. team and assistant coaches. accept that premise, nor does I don’t expect to comment Our assistant coaches under­ anyone involved with athletics on the contacts that we do stand that a new head coach at Notre Dame. make during the search. I will select his own staff. But Bob Davie has brought good appreciate the appetite for I’ve told them that they will students and good people to news and information about continue as Notre Dame Notre Dame, he has supported a search of this kind, but you employees at least until that and taken an active interest in don’t hire good people by time. 1 have indicated to our the academic progress of his negotiating through the players and just met with our players, he has encouraged media. We all know that the players, that their welfare dur­ good citizenship. I am proud to rumor mill has been in oper­ ing this transition is our num­ be associated with our football ation for many weeks now, ber one concern and that our team. These are expectations and we know that today’s sole focus in the coming search we have of all our coaches in all announcement will kick it is to bring them a coach who sports. However, we also expect into overdrive. will give them the best possible and intend to excel on the field, Let me provide one cau­ chance to be successful at Notre and there, unfortunately, our tion about the rumors and Dame, on and off the field. results and progress have been ‘informed sources’ that are “This is difficult for everyone disappointing. bound to surface in the days involved, but especially difficult A year ago at this time, I ahead. As soon as there’s for Bob and his family, as well believed that we had turned the so m eth in g to re p o rt, y o u ’ll as for the football staff and their corner under Bob and that we hear it from me. However, respective families, not to men­ were prepared to reclaim our until you hear it from me, DUFFY- MARIE ARNOULT /The Observer tion the players and their fami­ traditional standing among the anything you might hear will Kevin White goes public with the decision to fire Bob Davie in a lies. nation’s elite college football be nothing more than specu­ press conference Sunday. It is never a pleasant duty to programs. Today I no longer lation. Anthrax remains a national threat riously died of the disease last whether she could have come in other towns. Operations. Associated Press month, officials said Sunday. contact with tainted mail. The trace amounts most likely “This finding is not a complete Ottilie Lundgren, of Oxford, The spores were found on were left on the machines when surprise,” Steele said. HARTFORD was the fifth person in the nation sorting machines during tests at a letter sent to Seymour, near “The public should not be pan­ Trace amounts of anthrax to die since the anthrax scare the Southern Connecticut Oxford, passed through the facil­ icked by trace elements occur­ were found at a postal facility began in October. The source of Processing & Distribution Center ity on Oct. 11, said Jon Steele, ring nearly 60 days ago.” that sorts mail for the town her exposure has baffled offi­ in Wallingford. The center vice president of the Postal The tainted Connecticut where a 94-year woman myste­ cials, who arc investigating processes mail for Oxford and Service’s Northeast Area machines will be decontaminat­ ed, a process that could take sev­ eral days, Steele said. The center will remain open for business, he f t p t said. . 1 The facility was tested on four \y separate occasions and 389 sam­ ples were taken, said Steele. 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T h e O b s e r v e r The Independent, D aily Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's Wishing Davie well P.O. Box Q, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Irish head football coach Bob Davie failed in his com­ class. In his final press conference, Davie expressed raw E d it o r in C hief mitment to consistently lead his team to national champi­ emotion for his family, the University administrators who Mike Connolly onship contention. Notre Dame students, alumni and fans hired him, the team he helped build and the Notre Dame should celebrate the hope that a new coach will deliver community as a whole. He made none of the excuses that M anaging E d it o r B usiness M anag er more successful seasons. he formerly used to explain his team s’ failures. He did not Noreen Gillespie Bob W oods But, in applauding the University’s deci­ complain, he did not whine, he simply A sst . M an ag ing E d it o r O peration s M anager sion, those who are happy to see Davie leave Observer focused on his job. Kerry Smith Pat Peters should give the former head coach the same He admitted he was disappointed. And it respect and class that he has shown in his show ed. N ew s E d it o r : Jason McFarley position this season. He claimed he wasn’t bitter. And it V iew po in t E d it o r : Lauren Beck While Davie may have failed on the foot­ Editorial show ed. Spor ts E d it o r : Noah Amstadter ball field, his conduct off the field should As emotional and defensive as Davie Scen e E d it o r : C. Spencer Beggs earn him the respect of the Notre Dame community as he became this season, he remained respectful of a commu­ Sain t M ary ’s E d it o r : Myra McGriff leaves his position. nity that often vocally opposed him. PHOTO E d it o r : Peter Richardson Throughout a dismal 5-6 season, Davie placed the Give Davie that same respect. blame fully on himself, trying to deflect criticism off his Applaud Notre Dame’s opportunity to become a more A dv ertising M an a g er : Kimberly Springer play ers. talented football program. A d D esign M an ag er : Alex Menze Even in the wake of his firing, Davie showed nothing but But at the same time, wish Davie well. Systems A dministrator : Pahvel Chin W eb A dministrator : Adam Turner CONTROLLER: Kevin Ryan

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At twilight zone socialism and how the stroke of midnight, I dragged a experience con­ WANT awesome 1 think T h e O b s e r v e r O n l in e couple of friends to Meijer, because, tinued as we L i a u o R . Prince is. Yes, I Visit our Web site at http://observer.nd.edu for daily like any huge dork, I wanted to have realized that L W a n t was finally living updates of campus news, sports, features and opinion my first legal drink immediately. all gas sta­ U iauoR , out my fantasy columns, as well as cartoons, reviews and breaking news Now since in my past drinking tio n s in of being just like from the Associated Press. exploits the law was always the last Michigan at Jack Kerouac SURF TO: thing on my mind, I was a little that time are but without the weather for up-to-the movies/music for unaware on the many restrictions on either closed writing part. m inute forecasts weekly student reviews purchasing alcohol in this terrible, or do not sell Unfortunately, terrible state. beer. Let me “2001:A Drunk advertise for policies online features for spe­ After selecting my favorite bever­ re p e a t O dyssey” and rates of print ads cial campus coverage ages and beginning the self check­ myself: the quickly deterio­ archives to search for about The Observer out, I was told by a less-than-friendly gas station rated into articles published after to meet the editors and store employee that I couldn’t buy did not sell “2 0 0 1 :A August 1999 staff alcohol on a Sunday. I cleverly point­ beer. I now V om iting ed to my watch and informed her declare a tie O dyssey.” that it was now in fact Monday, to b etw een Lovely. P olicies which she responded, “You can’t buy Indiana and Anyway, even The Observer is the independent, daily newspaper till 7 a.m. you huge Notre Dame Michigan as including the published in print and online by the students of the University of Notre Dame du Lac and Saint Mary’s to o l.” the most toolish sequel to our College. Editorial content, including advertisements, is We refused to give up. John Title, state ever. I adventure, I still not governed by policies of the administration of either my friend and fellow communist, I can’t tell you how had an incredible institution. The Observer reserves the right to refuse mean columnist, was even more close we were to birthday. To all of advertisements based on content. determined to get me more liquored just going to you who were there, The news is reported as accurately and objectively as up than I was. Cursing Meijer all the C an ad a. thanks for a great possible. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of way, he drove us to a 24-hour Rejected by the VOMIT night. We’ll have to do it the majority of the Editor in Chief, Managing Editor, restaurant so I could order a beer. I entire bi-state area, I again — never. Assistant Managing Editor and department editors. asked the waiter if he had my went through the vast Commentaries, letters and columns present the views of the authors and not necessarily those of The favorite beer, and the dude made a majority of my birthday with­ Amy Schill is a junior English Observer. point to go check and then tell me, out a drop of alcohol in my system. major. Her column appears every Viewpoint space is available to all readers. T he free “Yes, but you can’t have it. It’s after But I made up for it that night. other Monday. She can be reached at expression of all opinions through letters is encouraged. hours you huge Notre Dame tool.” Oh boy did I make up for it. [email protected]. Letters to the Editor must be signed and must include Resigned to the fact that it was eas­ A bunch of my friends and I went The views expressed in this column contact information. ier to get alcohol during Prohibition to Friday’s because, as one friend are those of the author and not nec­ Questions regarding Observer policies should be direct­ than on an early Monday morning, told our waiter, “We don’t want to essarily those of The Observer. ed to Editor in C hief Mike Connolly.

T oday ’s S taff P oll Q u estio n Q u o te o f the Day News Scene Myra McGriff C. Spencer Beggs School days, I believe, are the unhappiest in Who do you want to be the Jason McFarley Graphics the whole span of human existence. They are Kevin Suhanic Kristin Krouse new head football coach? full of dull, unintelligible tasks, new and Sports Katie McKenna unpleasant ordinances, brutal violations of Katie McVoy Production Vote at NDToday.com by Thursday at 5 p.m. common sense and common decency." Viewpoint Jeff Baltruzak Kurt Bogaard Lab Tech Peter Richardson H.L. Mencken writer O bserver V iew po in t Monday, December 3, 2001 page 9 How can I study when people are dying?

In a couple weeks, I will leave Notre these issues in journal articles that will worked harder, I might manage doing I am not necessarily recommending Dame and I might not return. only be read by other academics. We both my studies and decent level of that you should drop out. I stayed at Academia is a rat race. The system are free to write for the public, but activism. However, I am no longer Notre Dame for four years because I constantly pushes you to work harder there is little academic reward for motivated enough to read journal arti­ was learning a lot. I fear that as I leave and to discard all your non-academic doing so. cles and write papers based on them. the University, I will lose my drive to goals. In graduate Intellectuals must be a part of soci­ I have spent a couple thousand learn. Our society favors immediate school, students see ety, not separate from it. Intellectuals hours doing activism at Notre gratification over learning. We themselves as future must either come from the group that Dame in the past four prefer television, food, professors and they are studying, or submerge them­ years, and I became a drugs, sex, music and researchers. All of selves into it for a long-term commit­ sociologist to study video games to reading the graduate stu­ ment. Only then will they avoid the student activism. Yet a book. In addition, dents I know are mistake of separating the analysis of a there is no recogni­ many activists are unable or unwilling problem from its solution. For tion for my unfortunately too to be dedicated instance, poor people would never be activism in my busy fighting a activists. Students content just to learn why they are department, nor campaign to step who believe there Aaron Kreider poor. Instead, they would want to com­ would there be back and do is something more bine their analysis with action that any at other intellectual to life than acade­ would alleviate their suffering. universities. w ork th a t mia are unlikely to Think, Intellectual values thus need to be Another dif­ would help make it through Question, infused into non-academic groups, like ficulty for them and oth­ graduate school. Resist the poor, and in return, their values Notre Dame ers in a similar In graduate infused into academia. I also believe activists is situation. I school, students that sometimes action is more impor­ that there are hope to bal­ are expected to present at conferences tant than analysis. If a billion people so few of us ance my and publish a couple papers in jour­ on this planet are living on a dollar a and so many activism and nals. If you follow these rules, you day, ending global poverty is more issues that intellectual might get a faculty position. Then you compelling than analyzing it. Many of need our help. w ork. must publish additional papers to get the solutions to our social problems T h erefo re, Unfortunately, I tenure. By the time you achieve are well known and simple. The more Notre Dame do not see any­ tenure, you are unlikely to rebel complex solutions will only be found as activists are one at Notre against the system. part of a liberation process that will overwhelmed and Dame who does My primary problem with academia transform our society. Under these often burn out. th is. is the required neutrality. In sociology, conditions and particularly from the The support struc­ So I am moving to we study social problems like poverty, viewpoint of the oppressed, analysis is ture for activists is Philadelphia to racism, sexism and heterosexism. only useful when it contributes to the weak, because our become a better sociol­ However, the dominant methodology global movement for liberation. University has a small ogist. requires that we remain neutral. For Over the past several years, I have student political left and instance, we can identify causes of had trouble getting myself to study. I limited counter-culture. Aaron Kreider is a graduate poverty but we are not expected to do not think I am inherently lazy, So I am moving to west student in sociology and a revolu­ work to end its causes. Social scientists because I tend to engage in projects. Philadelphia to live with activist tionary. He can be contacted at krei­ descend on communities that are suf­ Instead of studying, I could spend five friends. I plan to create a national [email protected]. His column appears fering, collect data, publish an acade­ hours writing an Observer column, a clearinghouse website for student every other Monday. mic p a p e r an d th en leave to Find day reading two books about the activists, perhaps write a book (on stu­ The views expressed in this column another community. Grenada Revolution, write a pamphlet, dent activism) and join several activist are those of the author and not neces­ Another problem is that we analyze or do research on worker’s rights. If I groups. sarily those of The Observer.

Letters to th e E d ito r Defending educational standards for athletes Considering athletic and Academics academic well-being cause of pride

This letter is in reply to Vinnie sible and the frequency with which Vinnie Zuccaro’s contention that Bob Davie should be fired is on target, but his sug­ Zuccaro’s November 30th letter, such dehumanization (both in praise gestion that Notre Dame football suffers because of stringent academic requirements “Good grades do not equal good foot­ and in condemnation) occurs at Notre is absurd. It is exactly because of these academic requirements that there is still rea­ ball.” Zuccaro’s own sentiments were Dame is a problem here in our com­ son to support Notre Dame football, at some level, even during lean seasons like this expressed most clearly in the state­ m unity. one. I agree that Davie’s flailing attempts to justify his Notre Dame existence are ment, “Personally, I don’t care if our I have had the pleasure to teach embarrassing both to him and those who hired him. But what I cannot handle is the football recruits aren’t smart enough many of our student-athletes. Take it allegation that Notre Dame should follow the path they started down when they hired to tie their own shoes before the game from someone who knows: football Bob Davie and continue to compromise the pride of Notre Dame football by lowering as long as they can win.” players (and basketball players and ...) admissions standards. This sentiment is morally reprehen­ are not dumb. Their education mat­ There is no reason to think that Notre Dame’s admissions standards prohibit the sible. I believe this opinion is sympto­ ters. We are morally obliged to devel­ Irish from being a top team every year. The roster is teeming with prep All-Americans matic of a deeper problem here at op their intellectual abilities, as well and state players of the year. Tony Fisher was the USA Today Player of the Year in Notre Dame. Here, student-athletes as their athletic abilities. If we did not Ohio. Carlos Pierre-Antoine, a reserve linebacker and special teams player, was a are held in high regard — often to the do so, we would do violence to them Parade Prep All-American. When the accolades for Notre Dame’s recruits go beyond point of worship. But this worship is a as people. the first names on the depth chart, it’s hard to make the academic rigor argument poisoned gift. Because student-athletes are human hold water. Nebraska and Miami are recruiting the same players, so at least those two In praising our student-athletes to beings with many facets to their lives national powerhouses think our players have the potential to play for a top program. such an extent we dehumanize them. outside of sports, their academic per­ The real issue is that even with this glut of talented athletes and access to the best When they do well, we praise them as formance does matter. This is why I equipment and facilities, Bob Davie doesn’t get the job done. It is not Notre Dame’s excellent well-oiled machines. When believe Notre Dame, as a Catholic admissions standards or schedule, just his failure to prepare the team to play up to they do poorly we condemn them as institution, should take the academic their potential. Our players did the school work expected of them in high school and worthless buffoons. What we forget in well-being of the football players into achieved at a level that earned them admission to our University; it is a disservice to both cases is that they are human consideration when evaluating Bob them to give them a leader that is not also committed to achieving at a high level. I beings. Davie as a coach. I’m not saying that envision a post-Bob Davie era in which “80 Notre Dame players” who do “know their To say it doesn’t matter how smart this should be the only concern, but it calculus” continue to play hard every Saturday under a competent coach. or dumb our student-athletes are as definitely should be on the board. long as they win does them violence as Katie McFarland human beings, a violence that cannot Jacob Heidenreich senior go unremarked upon. This is why the graduate student, mathematics and philosophy Breen-Phillips Hall above sentiment is morally reprehen­ Nov. 30, 2001 Nov. 30, 2001 O bserver

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This is what I can’t wait to come back to: a five minute walk to class, three hour meals at the dining hall just to waste time, the glow of the Dome through the trees on the walk back from D6, sitting on the chapel floor in pajamas at Sunday night Mass, stumbling home after a The Not-So-Royal night out only to stay up chatting with the security guard, late night delirium at The Observer, the Basilica’s bells, the ever-smiling Grab-n-Go ladies, having my is accusing. Iago shows Othello special han- By MATT KILLEN best friends a bunk or a room away and even kerceif that he gave Desdemona before they Turtle Creek (maybe). Scene Writer were married in the hands of Cassio. Iago This is what I don’t want to leave: Paris. secretly got the hankercheif from Emilia, It’s a dilemma; though, not one that merits This week, the Not-So-Royal Shakespeare played by senior Victoria Bradford, sympathy. When my family or friends ask if Company brings Shakespeare’s classic work Desdemona’s sharp-tongued attendant and I’m ready to come home, I always say “yes.” “The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice” Iago’s wife. And in some ways it’s true. I do miss home, in to Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Center for Ultimately, Othello becomes convinced of both sense of the word — good ol’ Flushing, International Studies. True to its form, this Desdemona’s infidelity and murders her. The Mich., and Ind., 46556. highly popular student-run company promis­ tragedy reaches its climax as the truth of Laura Kelly I miss taking for granted the fact that es another solid performance of one of The Iago’s deception is revealed, causing the everyone speaks English. I miss the comfort Bard’s many great tales. Moor to tragically take his own life. zone of people who understand my stupid The play is the story of love, trust, intrigue While historically much has been made of jokes and my grumpy moods. I miss going to French and jealousy. Iago, played by sophomore the role of race in Othello, director Matt a Catholic school. I might even miss snow. Connection Tom Conner, an ensign to the Moorish gen­ Holmes, a second-year law student, was At Thanksgiving last weekend, my quint- eral Othello, played by sophomore Adel drawn to the play for other reasons. mates and I (reunited in London for the feast) Hanash, plots against his superior in a hate­ “I don’t think it’s primarily about race,” sat around worrying about the move back to Notre Dame. All semester ful attempt at vengeance. He enlists the help Holmes said, “but about trust and what hap­ we’ve been building up our return, our reunion. We’ll be back in of Roderigo, played by sophomore Mike pens w hen trust is corrupted.” Walsh, getting in trouble for violating quiet hours and laughing at the Federico, a former suitor of Desdemona. “This play is very timeless,” Holmes said. same stupid movies and the world will be right again. But it might not Iago also plans to wreak vengeance on “The race element does play a role, but more be as smooth a transition as we hope. Cassio, played by junior Jeff Eyerman, a fel­ important is the distinction between the real­ For one thing, it won’t be the same Notre Dame we left. Friends will low member of the army who was promoted ity and the perception of friendship in the be abroad second semester that we won’t see until senior year. One- to a post Iago desired. Iago tells Roderigo show.” fourth of the faces we pass on the quad will be freshmen we don’t that Desdemona loves Cassio and encourages Holmes feels that the role of trust is the know. A football season will have come and gone, a semester of cam­ Roderigo to incite Cassio into violence to dis­ larger theme of Shakespeare’s play that pus news and gossip will be foreign and every building will look a little credit him in front of the general so that haves more relevance in today’s world than different than the way we remember leaving it. Roderigo might win Desdemona’s heart with­ the issue of race does. At the same time, we’ve changed as well. New friends, a photo album out competition. Because of these themes, Holmes sees this full of travels and stories of living in another country. Big cities have After Cassio attacks Roderigo in a drunken play as quite relevant today. toughened us a little; the confusion of another language has helped us rage, Othello dismisses Cassio from his ser­ “This is easily the most modern play of laugh at ourselves. We feel more confident that we can strike it out on vice. Desperate to get reinstated, Cassio (fol­ Shakespeare,” Holmes said. “The issue of our own and yet we feel overwhelmed at how huge the world really is. lowing the “honest” advice of Iago) begs trust is one of Shakespeare’s most timeless Timing is everything. So, I keep thinking that once January rolls Othello’s wife Desdemona, played by senior them es.” around and I board the plane home, it will feel right. I needed a break Katy Wilcox, to plead his case to her hus­ Some of this modern feel is reflected in the from life in South Bend, a breather to help me appreciate what I have band. When interrupted by Iago and Othello, production. While the set is minimal, modern there. Now I feel ready to get back. Cassio hastily leaves. elements are prominently used. The actors I think coming home will feel real and after living in this dream Iago uses this as an opportunity to place themselves don contemporary clothing, as world for four months, something raw and gritty will probably do me the thoughts and image of infidelity into well. good. As my friends here get sentimental about leaving, we make the Othello’s head. As Othello’s jealousy grows, Along with the use of modern dress, minor grand promises that everyone does when they part, “I’m coming to see he demands that Iago offer proof of what he elements have been altered from the original you so many times next sem ester you’ll get sick of me — Philly is only, text. To shorten what, 12 hours away?” the running But deep down I know it might not happen, at least not as much as length, some dia­ I’d hope. That’s the reality of it — I’ll go back, and Notre Dame will be logue and a few home again and I won’t be able to imagine how I ever left. scenes were I read somewhere that every story is about coming to a new place or excised from the leaving a familiar one. Maybe that’s what drives us to write when script, while cer­ we’re young — it seems like we’re always slipping into a new story. I tain minor char­ can’t really sit around and miss Paris, especially while I’m still here, acters were com­ because there’s something new just around the corner. This semester bined to reduce had its time and place and so will the next. the number of Yesterday, my friends and I went to Disneyland Paris, which on its cast members, own, probably says I’m hungry for American culture. And as we rode which totaled “It’s a Small W orld” for the fourth time in a row (because, who else over two dozen, goes to Disney when it’s cold, raining and December?), I started think­ to 12. ing that the last time I’d laughed at all the happy dancing puppets, I’d Despite these been in Florida with my roommates last fall break. changes, While I may not have grown up at all (the Haunted House ride still S h a k e s p e a r e ’s makes me jump), I’m now an ocean away, speaking another language work has been with friends I hadn’t known existed a year ago. I couldn’t wax philo­ left intact. Unlike sophical for too long, considering I was surrounded by Technicolor recent on-screen trees and talking animals. But it made me realize how much can debacles like change in a year. Maybe looking back to see how much we’ve changed “0,” this produc­ is the only constant we can count on. tion promises to In any case, it was a relief to know Paris loves cheezy Americana as stay true to form. much as I do. Makes it feel a little more like home. “It’s set in the present day, but the language is still there,” : ' ' ’V-V - Holmes said. “To , C » At ' MUM attempt to [make The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and Shakespeare] not necessarily those of The Observer. C. SPENCER BEGGS/The Observer ‘b etter’ is a m is­ Laura Kelly is a junior English and French major. She can be reached Adel Hanash as Othello. The Not-So-Royal Shakespeare Company take” at [email protected]. French Connection appears Mondays in Scene. relies on its actors’ abilities rather than production effects. With such min- O bserver

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care Company returns ‘Othello ’ to the Notre Dame stage

“We have fun with it,” Holmes said. “Plays are plays, not work.” Despite the enjoyable elements for the cast, much is obviously expected from them. Stripped of elaborate costumes or gaudy set designs, even more pressure is placed on the cast to effectively tackle Shakespeare’s inherently daunting dia­ logue. While this is a risky gamble, it pasy off big for this production of Othello. While high quality has always been associated with the Not-So-Royal Shakespeare Company, this production just might set the bar even higher. This talented cast manages to deliver fantastic perfor­ mances and an all-around excellent experience. Hanash’s portrayal of Othello is fantastic. His commanding voice and intimidating stage pres­ ence embody the role, bringing to life the great Moor of Venice. He hits all his notes, with some of his best work coming during his monologue before slaying Desdemona. There Hanash shows a sub­ tlety that is downright impressive. Conner’s representation of Iago is true to the text. Seemingly relishing in his vole as one of Shakespeare’s most diabolical villains, Conner convincingly plays a difficult character, switching between the many of Iago’s lies with an ease and confidence that brings out some great aspects of the role. Despite the strength of the major characters, the quality of the supporting roles cannot be over­ looked. The detail the rest of the cast has put into the show shines through without overshadowing the main story. The cast gives the sense that each of these characters could stand alone as the main focus of their own plays. The lack of elaborate sets and costumes only C. SPENCER BEGGS/The Observer serves to underscore the already solid cast. The Katy Wilcox, as Desdemona, sleeps while Othello, beauty of the performance can be appreciated in deceived by Iago, plots her murder. full without distraction. As such, the themes of jealousy and trust weave gracefully through the intricate story, highlighting the entire play with sophistication. The relatively small venue brings the audience even closer to the story. The action is very close to the audience, which delivers a personal and emo­ tional experience. This play is not removed from the audience. Rather, the venue is able to bring an element to the play that might have been lost at a larger theater.

C. SPENCER BEGGS/The Observer Even for those averse to The Bard and his prose, “Othello” can still be enjoyed by appreciat­ imalist design values, the burden is even heavier on the ed the raw emotion and expression with which cast to play their roles effectively. the actors fill the stage. Shakespeare’s sometimes “These actors are really excited about being in the show daunting dialogue is too much for some audience and are doing a great job,” Holmes said. “Casting the show members, but just experiencing the production is was difficult because I had such a surplus of talent. worth the price of admission alone. Ultimately, I got the twelve best actors cast in the show.” Much is expected from “Othello,” and m uch is “The cast as a whole — as an ensemble — does a great delivered. “Othello” is a superior production from job of creating a real world. Not only the major relation­ a company that already brings the expectation of ships, but the minor ones as well. The detail everyone puts quality theatre. This version of Shakespeare is as into their characters is fantastic,” Holmes said. timeless as it is compelling. Holmes’ respect and appreciation for the cast is mutual. “Othello” runs Wednesday through Saturday at “It’s been nice because he’s really fluid with the direc­ 7:30 p.m. in the Hesburgh Center for tion,” Bradford said. “[Holmes] has certain things he International Studies. General admission is $7 and wants, but he gives us a lot of room and freedom. He spent $5 for students. Tickets are available at the door a lot of time developing [the show] and he has a vision.” or at the LaFortune Box Office. Due to space limi­ Holmes is a veteran of another Othello production five tations, ticket holders not in the auditorium at years ago. While he played Iago then, he has always want­ 7:30 p.m. may have their tickets voided and ed to return to the material and direct the play. standby seating will be made available. To order The play’s leading roles belong to Hanash and Conner. tickets call the LaFortune Box Office a t (219) 631- Though both have little Shakespeare experience, they both 8128. have significant backgrounds in acting. “Adel and Tom are friends in real life, which gives them a kind of chemistry on stage which is great,” Holmes said. C. SPENCER BEGGS/The Observer Holmes describes his directing style as laid back, making ------Tom Conner, as the treacherous Iago, convinces Othello sure that the experience is enjoyable for the whole cast. C ontact Matt Killen at [email protected] . that his wife is cheating on him. page 12 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Monday, December 3, 2001

F o otball Assistant coaches uncertain about next season

coach Bob Davie had been fired. quet weekend as a major recruit­ to remain Notre Dame employees Dave Borbely and Steve Addazio, By ANDREW SOUKUP “But I’ve told them that they will ing opportunity. In most situa­ for the time being. cornerbacks coach David Associate Sports Editor continue as Notre Dame employ­ tions, White said the Irish were “They were all terrific,” White Lockwood and safeties coach Bill ees, at least for that time.” planning to defer the recruits’ said. “They were outstanding.” Sheridan. For all nine Irish assistant White also said that the staff official visit until January if possi­ The assistant coaching staff Doll came to Notre Dame with coaches, the only thing they would continue to actively recruit ble. includes assistant head coach Davie in 1995. All other assistant know for certain is that they will players. The goal, he said, is to Members of the coaching staff and linebackers coach Kirk Doll, coaches were hired during have a new boss next year. keep things running as smoothly refused to comment on Davie’s offensive coordinator and quar­ Davie’s tenure, with Phillips, What they’re still wondering as possible. firing or their own future. terbacks coach Kevin Rogers, Lockwood and Sheridan finishing about is if they’ll still be working Plans for Notre Dame’s annual The coaching staff was collec­ defensive coordinator and defen­ up their first year under Davie. at Notre Dame. football banquet, scheduled for tively informed of the decision to sive line coach Greg Mattison, “Our assistant coaches under­ Friday, are still continuing fire Davie around 10:30 a. m. receivers coach Joker Phillips, stand that a new coach will select according to plan, said White. Sunday morning. According to running backs coach Desmond Contact Andrew Soukup at his own staff,” White said Sunday Normally, the Irish use the ban­ White, all accepted the decision Robinson, offensive line coahces [email protected] . after announcing Irish head

worthless. Bob Davie the head coach Connolly might not be the right fit for Comparing Coaches continued from page 20 Notre Dame’s football team. But no one better embodies the spirit and class of Notre Knute Rockne Hunk Anderson After being attacked for Dame than Davie. If Davie months in the press, Davie 1918*1930 1931*1933 can’t come back to visit did not use his last Irish 105*12*5 16*9*2 Notre Dame and always find press conference to fire back. a place in the Notre Dame Instead, he turned the other family, then I want no part of cheek. this place. Elmer Layden rank Leahy Terry Brennan “Before I leave, I just want In his farewell address, to thank all you guys in the 1934*1940 1941*1953 1954-1953 Davie said if his son Clay media,” he said. “I know all 47*13*3 87*11*9 32-13-0 grows up to be like the type of you have a responsibility. I of men on his football team, understand what comes with he will consider him self a that responsibility and I hope success. If I live my life with you have respect for me from Joe Kuhari ch Ara Parseghian Dan Devine the same class and dignity as the way I’ve handled myself. 1959*1962 1964*1974 Bob Davie, I will consider 1975*1980 If I can ever do anything for 17*23*0 95*17*4 myself a success. 53*16*1 any of you, let me know.” Thanks Coach. Alumni and some reporters have said that Davie doesn’t Gerry Faust Lou Holtz Contact Mike Connolly at Bob Davie understand the Irish spirit [email protected]. The 1986*1996 and doesn’t fit at Notre 1981*1935 1997-2001 opinions expressed in this Dame. If honesty, integrity 30*26*1 100*30*2 column are those of the 35-25*0 and respect aren’t the three writer nad not necssarily most important parts of Irish those of The Observer. spirit, then Irish spirit is

coach Jon Gruden and Oklahoma Sooners to go through and how much he put head coach Bob Stoops have received the into this program. Sometimes they look Coach Reactions down on him as a person and not just most attention from the media, but other continued from page 20 rumored frontrunners include the continued from page 20 as a coach and that’s disappointing. Jacksonville Jaguars’ Tom Coughlin and the You really wanted him to succeed because of how people got down on Oregon Ducks’ Mike Belotti. and Jeff Paine. replacement to Lou Holtz in 1996. Notre him .” Specifically, White refused to comment on Although the players said that firing Dame was Davie’s first head coaching posi­ Davie said he left his players with just any situation involving current NFL coaches coaches was part of football, they said tion. one request for the 2002 season — or how Notre Dame would handle a situation it was difficult to watch Davie get criti­ White was quick to speak about the unique win. involving a coach and the NFL playoffs and cized throughout the season. nature of Notre Dame, and how that played “I’m going to watch you next year Super Bowl. “It’s hard because you listen to Coach into his head coach search. and I’m going to tape every one of Davie had his own advice to his successor Davie five minutes ago [at his press “We are different and unique and we have those games and I want to see you at Notre Dame. conference] pouring his heart out and to find somebody that fits Notre Dame and win,” he said. fits our particular situation. I think that’s W e know what he did,” Setta said. “A fairly small,” said White. lot of the reporters, the students, the Contact Jeff Baltruzak at Contact Mike Connolly at The group is small enough to fuel almost faculty ... they don’t know what he had [email protected] [email protected] universal speculation. Oakland Raiders head

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ND V olleyball Spartans end Irish hopes for NCAA championship

By NOAH AMSTADTER said Irish head coach Debbie that in some of the errors that four unanswered points to force after that time,” Brown said. “A Brown. they made but we definitely took lot of the brackets were very, Sports Editor a Notre Dame timeout. Marcie Bomhack agreed in advantage of it,” Fletcher said. “We kept fighting and we were very unbalanced.” that assessment of her sopho­ That nervousness wore off in actually on a roll and made them The loss also marked the final After a strong start in game more classmates. the second game as the Spartans call a timeout late in game four career matches for seniors one, the Notre Dame volleyball “Although every senior would posted a .522 percentage while but it was just a little bit too Kreher, Goralski and Bomhack, team dropped its final three like to think that the team can­ holding the Irish to a -.143 mark late,” Brown said. causing some emotional games against No. 20 Michigan not go on without them, I know in the second game. The The Irish closed it to 15-13, moments in the Notre Dame State Friday night as the for sure that Notre Dame volley­ Spartans got out to a 10-4 lead but the Spartans reeled off a locker room. Spartans (21-7) defeated the ball will have a great year next which they extended to 19-7, streak of five points in a row to “Our senior class has been a Irish (25-30, 30-16, 30-20, 30- year,” Bomhack said. “We start­ forcing the Irish to take a time­ widen the gap and the Irish huge part of our team so there 24) in the first round of the ed one freshman and two sopho­ out. At that point, Notre Dame never pulled within striking dis­ were a lot of things said in the NCAA tournam ent. mores, they’re having a whole had registered only two kills in tance, ultimately falling 30-24. locker room,” Fletcher said. The Irish hit only .110 for the year of match experience will be the game. Notre Dame closed “I think we fought hard until “Most of it just had to do with match after posting an impres­ very beneficial for the team the gap to 25-14 after the time­ the end, but couldn’t seem to their leadership on the court, off sive .282 mark in the first game. going into next season.” out, but scored only two of the pull it out,” Brown said. the court. They were great peo­ Notre Dame finished with only Notre Dame’s attack at middle next seven points and fell 30-16. It was Notre Dame’s earliest ple, great players, a lot of fun to three blocks in the four games, blocker helped the Irish get out The third game wasn’t much exit from the NCAA to u rn am en t play with. I don’t know if that an uncharacteristically low num­ to an early lead in game one. better for Notre Dame. Big East since being upset by Ohio State made them feel any better ber. Fletcher and Goralski each player of the year Goralski was in the first round in 1999. Before though.” “Obviously the last three scored three early kills to give blocked twice early and a that, Notre Dame last went one- Bomhack tried to explain her games didn’t go as we had Notre Dame a 10-5 edge. That streaky Notre Dame offense and-out in 1992, when the team emotions after the match as planned or intended them to,” lead grew to 17-11 midway allowed the Michigan State lead played in the MCC. well. said sophomore middle blocker through the game after Goralski to hit 22-9 before the Irish But the Irish, ranked in the top “It’s really sad to think that Kim Fletcher. “The first game and senior Kristy Kreher com­ offense woke up. 25 throughout the season, faced that might be the last time I ever was awesome.” bined on a block. The Spartans moved within tougher first-round competition play volleyball competitively,” Fletcher led the Irish with 16 After two Spartan attack one game of victory with a 30-20 than ever before this season Bomhack said. “To think of all kills on a .355 hitting percent­ errors gave the Irish a 25-20 win. thanks to a change in how the the great things that have hap­ age, the only Notre Dame player lead, Bomhack, playing in front “They made a few adjustments teams were assigned to regional pened in our four years here and posting a mark higher than .167. of nearly 20 family members in but you look at the stats the rest play. how lucky we were to be part of The other sophomore in Notre her home state, put the Irish at of the games, it just seems like “The Championship this team, it’s an emotional and Dame’s starting lineup, setter game point with two kills. A we didn’t perform at as high of a Committee made a decision after sad thought that we’re not part Kristen Kinder, contributed 38 Michigan State attack error gave level as we did in the first the tragedy on Sept. 11 that they of it anymore.” assists. Notre Dame the first game. game,” Bomhack said. were going to seed only the top “[Fletcher] did play very well “The Michigan State girls said In the final game of the match, 16 and then try to keep it as Contact Noah Amstadter at and I thought that Kristen did a that they were a little nervous the teams were tied at 7-7 regional as possible and to have good job of getting her the ball,” from the start and you could see before Michigan State scored as few people fly as possible amstadter. l@ n d .ed u .

S M C B a sk etb a ll Belles find consolation in second season victory

against Dominican in the conso­ Belles were playing a team they “Dominican took a lot more seemed to shine was in free By JOE LINDSLEY lation game of its annual tourna­ knew they could beat, even if it penetration. They didn’t have throws. Dominican shot 73.3 Sports Writers ment in the Angela Athletic was in the consolation round. many post players, so we had to percent from the line, while the Facility. “We knew that playing play outside on them,” Blair said. Belles hovered around 50 per­ It was a win some-lose some By the tim e S aturday’s conso­ Dominican would give us a very “We had to adjust to that. That’s cent. Joanna Mallek of weekend for Saint Mary’s. lation round started, losing good opportunity to win,” where I think a lot of our fouls Dominican was 6-6 in free A loss to Marian College on games was getting old. Linkous said. came from, the penetration.” throw s. Friday night inspired the Saint “We were expecting to win, The Belles intensity showed This increased intensity is a “I think [free throw shooting! is Mary’s basketball team to come nothing less. We were tired of from the start in their scoring, as new component to the Belles’ where Dominican got into the back and record its second win losing,” said senior forward well as in their fouling. Blair, gam e plan. game,” Blair said. of the season Saturday against Anne Blair, who shot 3-5 from junior forward Kristen Matha, “We try to push the ball a lot, “We work on free throws every Dominican at the Saint Mary’s the field with nine boards on and freshman forward Emily that’s a new part of our game day in practice,” Linkous said. Roundball Classic. Saturday. “We got really pumped Creachbaum all had three fouls this year. We’re going to have a “T hat is one of our w eaknesses.” Friday night, in the first round up before the game to the point in the first quarter. By halftime lot more turnovers than we used Another weakness the Belles of the four team tournament, that there was no exception — the Belles had run the score up to last year,” Linkous said. had to worry about was commu­ Saint Mary’s lost to eventual we had to win this game.” to 40 points to Dominican’s 25. The Belles had 29 turnovers nicating on the court. Saturday tournament champion Marian And they did win. Saint Mary’s Dominican seemed too weak to Saturday, compared to the Stars’ night the Belles didn’t have a 67-56, after keeping pace with (2-4) defeated Dominican 67-51. handle the more aggressive play 17. But when Dominican got the problem, but the Belles had trou­ the Knights until the very end of Senior Kristen Linkous, who of the Belles. In the first half, the ball, they couldn’t do much with ble talking on the court during the game. had four 3s for Saint Mary’s on team were 5-24 from the field, it. Many of Saint Mary’s the loss against Marian on That loss pitted Saint Mary’s Saturday, was pleased that while Saint Mary’s was 15-30. turnovers came during the sec­ Friday night. Moving to New York this January... ond half when head coach “Talking is one of the biggest Suzanne Smith sent some of her things we have to do, and we just ...and need an apartment? young, inexperienced players stopped talking for awhile and A 1999 ND grad is looking for a roommate for a onto the court. Freshmen lost our momentum,” Linkous very nice 2BR apartment in Hoboken, NJ. Full Manhattan view. Maureen Bush and Deirdre said. 15 min. commute (quicker than upper east/west side). Mangan performed well in their Physically, Marian was much Call Michael at 201.386.1212 first block of time. Bush was 3-3 larger than Saint Mary’s. from the field and Mangan was “We expected Marian to run 6-8 from the charity stripe. the floor really quickly and to be “It was good to get the experi­ strong players and really good NOW LEASING ence,” Bush said. outside shooters,” Blair said. For the 2002-2003 School Year With the younger players on Marian was strong, but Belles the court in the second half, the were able to keep pace and Blair Stars scored 26 points to the tied the game with 13 minutes to Belles’ 27, but the lead Saint go- DOMUS PROPERTIES Mary’s established in first half At the end of the first half, the was a large enough safety net Belles thought the game to be □ 2,4,5,6,8 Bedroom Houses that they had no reason to very winnable. worry about a comeback. “We were very confident. We □ Student Neighborhoods The only area where the Stars wanted to go out in the second half and pick it up a little, and □ Close to Campus we did, but then lost it,” Linkous said. □ Security Systems Despite the Belles confidence, they couldn’t stay focused. o Well Maintained Homes Inconsisten play gave Marian the win. “I don’t think we lost intensity. GOING D Maintenance Staff On Call We just missed a few crucial free □ Washer and Dryers throws. We were up and down, up and down,” Blair said.

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ND W o m e n 's Ba sketball Wolverines out for blood

♦ Michigan gets answered with only four. Notre Dame grabbed the first six points revenge, defeats Notre in the second half, bringing the score with­ Dame 7 8 -6 3 in 12. But Michigan’s defense did what it had done all evening and stopped the Irish before they could really get started. Ingram By KATIE McVOY scored her third basket outside the three- Associate Sports Editor point line, to put the Wolverines up 15. “They really kept keeping us down,” GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. McGraw said. “We would try to make a lit­ When the Wolverines took the floor tle run, every now and then, and they against the Irish on Sunday, they didn’t just would just stop it.” want to win — they wanted blood. After It was more than inexperience that con­ falling to Notre Dame in round two of the tributed to the Irish loss. Notre Dame had NCAA finals to end last season, Michigan trouble rebounding all night and gave had its sight set on a kill. The Irish fell Michigan four three-point plays in the prey, 78-63. fourth quarter. “I don’t care who was retiring on their “I don’t think it was [because of] youth so team, that’s what I was out for — blood much tonight that we looked so bad,” Irish against Notre Dame,” Michigan point head coach Muffet McGraw said. “I think guard Alayne Ingram said following the Michigan came out and really played a game at Van Andel great game.” Arena. “I have thought Prior to the Michigan about that game every “I don’t care who was game, Notre Dame had day since last year ... in retiring on their team, out-rebounded its oppo­ my mind I wanted to get nents by 13, averaging off to a good start and that’s what I was out for 47 rebounds a game. take it to them.” — blood against Notre Saturday, however, it The Wolverines took it Dame. ” was the Wolverines who to Notre Dame by taking were crashing the it to the basket. boards. Michigan Michigan’s veteran Alayne Ingram grabbed 40 rebounds squad allowed Notre point guard while Notre Dame only Dame to have the lead got its hands on the ball only once — in the open­ 28 times after scoring ing minutes of the first half. But once the attem pts. Wolverines took a 13-9 lead, they made “That was probably the most disappoint­ sure the victory would be theirs. ing thing in the game,” McGraw said. “I’ve felt like a predator for a long time “They crushed us on the backboard ... now, since the rankings came out,” We’ve been out-rebounding teams by Wolverine center LeeAnn Bies said. "... I’m almost 15. Boy not tonight, we just didn’t sure that this [victory] enforces it.” got after the ball tonight.” While the Wolverines were busy getting Freshman Jackie Batteast just missed a revenge, the Irish were busy getting their double-double, scoring 17 points for the defense together. In the first half alone, Irish and rebounding nine times. Alicia Notre Dame tried running three different Ratay added 19 points for the Irish and defenses to contain the potent Michigan Jeneka Joyce came off the bench to score offense, to no avail. In the opening 20 min­ 11. utes, Michigan shot 68 percent from the floor and racked up an 18-point lead before heading into the locker room at the Notes: half. ♦ Amanda Barksdale played her first game “We tried three different things in the of the season after suffering from a stress- first half and it really wasn’t that effective,” injury. The junior post player played for McGraw said. “It was two-fold. They were nine minutes and scored three points for already in sync ... and I think nothing could the Irish. have stopped that. But also I didn’t think ♦ The Irish will take three days off before we were at our best, really in terms of traveling to Purdue to take on the intensity, in that defense.” Boilermakers on Thursday. Shortly after taking the four-point lead, LISA VELTE/The Observer the Wolverines went on a scoring streak Contact Katie McVoy at Freshman post player Kelsey Wicks makes a break during a 78-63 Irish loss sinking the ball for 15 points. The Irish [email protected] to the Michigan Wolverines. Notre Dame beat Michigan last season.

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ND Wo m e n ’s B asketball Freshman faults caused Irish loss

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Muffet McGraw’s comments Let’s face it, the six fresh­ ons. us and we had a lot of one-on- In the green room at Van regarding her team’s perfor­ men who comprise the Irish Batteast shot 5-17 from the one opportunities. I’m not sure Andel Arena Sunday after­ m ance. class of 2005 are experiencing field Sunday, missing five we scored a basket on the noon, Irish senior Ericka “What a difference a year growing pains, some more shots from behind the 3-point block tonight in a post up situ­ Haney sat in a chair, her head makes,” McGraw said in her than others. In fact, during arc, although she did make ation. That was something that buried in her hands, tears opening statement. “I miss my one drill in which the Irish three 3-pointers on the way to we really wanted to do was go flowing team from last year. I don’t were practicing charges last 17 points. But while Batteast down in the block and at least from her think it was [because of] youth week in practice, the pains got isn’t afraid to take the team try and get a foul.” eyes as she so much tonight that we so bad that shooting guard upon her powerful shoulders, Lost in this youthful confu­ tried to fig­ looked so bad.” Allison Bustamante severely she must learn to create situa­ sion is Haney, the versatile 6-1 ure out As most the Michigan play­ sprained her ankle while for­ tions in which the Irish can player who developed her how the ers and a group of nearly ward Katy Flecky sustained a thrive instead of just survive. niche cleaning up missed shots Irish had 1,000 Irish fans in green T- concussion. Take for example the final in Notre Dame’s structured just fallen shirts who rode a bus up for The Irish first-year players few minutes of Sunday’s game. rotation last season. During 78-63 to a the game noticed, the familiar that were healthy enough to Batteast had just hit a 3-point- the second half alone Sunday, Michigan trio of Niele Ivey, Ruth Riley suit up Sunday didn’t fare er to close the gap to 66-52. Haney played the three, four team Notre Noah and Kelley Siemon just isn’t much better. Forward After Alicia Ratay rebounded a and five positions at various Dame top­ Amstadter there anymore. And while Jacqueline Batteast has the Michigan miss, the ball ended points. pled 88-54 McGraw is correct in pointing skills and athleticism to per­ up in Batteast’s hands once She has seen her position in the sec­ out that the Wolverines per­ haps someday be the greatest again, where she responded by change as the Irish adjust S p o rts ond round formed exceptionally well women’s basketball player taking, and missing, a 3-point- their offense to fit the needs of of the E ditor Sunday, to deflect the blame ever to come through Notre er with about 20 seconds left players like Wicks and NCAA to u r­ for the Notre Dame’s perfor­ Dame, but right now her the on the shot clock. Batteast, players with abilities nament last mance away from the three decisions she makes on the Had Batteast, likely Notre unlike any player Haney March. freshman who played signifi­ court are more appropriate for Dame’s most athletic post played with in her previous Haney’s emotions could best cant minutes Sunday would be Washington High School than player, chosen to drive to the three seasons. So on Sunday, be summed up by head coach denying the facts. the defending NCAA champi­ hoop, she could have taken a Haney’s tears flowed with her safer shot while putting the frustration. Wolverines in foul trouble as “Compared to last year I the clock ran down. Instead, need to step more up my confi­ the freshman took the first dence level and be more of a open shot that she saw. leader and right now I’m not “She’s not been successful on being that,” Haney said before the block like we would have choking up. At that point, hoped that she would be,” McGraw came over and put McGraw said. “She really her hand on Haney’s back, a hasn’t performed well down gesture to tell the senior th e re .” everything will be okay soon. Center Teresa Borton hit one With a national champi­ of only four field goal attempts onship rematch game with in 20 minutes, finishing with Purdue looming on the horizon two points and only one Tuesday, it’s time for the rebound. freshman to ease McGraw’s AKelsey Wicks, a 6-2 swing and Haney’s frustration and player, hit one of four shots in use their minds along with 12 minutes, missing both free- their talent. When they do, this throws she took. Wicks also team just might start winning jumped the gun in the second the games it used to. INVESTMENT STRATEGIES half, taking an ill-advised three-pointer. Contact Noah Amstadter at “I was really disappointed [email protected]. The that we weren’t a little more opinions expressed in this col­ THAT ARE CLEAR aggressive offensively,” umn are those of the writer McGraw said. “I think that and not necessarily those of AND CONCISE. they sort of matched up with the Observer. EVEN IF OUR NAME ISN’T.

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H o ckey Irish freeze Lakers, earn first sweep 2-0

Superior State goalie Matt Violin started for Notre Dame in game By MATT ORENCHUK 7:23 into the first period. In the one when he beat Lake State Sports Writer second the Irish continued to goalie Scott Murray 5:33 into dominate. Mike Chin deflected a the first period. Then Paul For the first 102 minutes and pass past Violin at 5:39 of the Harris added another goal for 22 seconds of last weekend’s period to extend the Notre the Irish at 9:02 of the period. series against the Lake Superior Dame lead to 2-0. Then Alex The Irish killed several penalties State Lakers, the Notre Dame Lalonde put one in the net at that could have changed the hockey team dominated. And, 17:34 to make it a 3-0 Irish momentum of the game, and despite Lake Superior State’s lead. then Rob Globke got a goal at last-ditch attempt to bring home In the third the momentum 14:52 of the period to make it 3- a win, Notre Dame brought appeared to turn. Just 2:22 into 0. From that point on the home two wins. the period the Lakers finally got momentum was with the Irish. The Irish won the first game on the board when defenseman David Inman finished the scor­ of the series Saturday evening Will Magnuson bounced the ing in the first when he knocked with a 7-0 drubbing of the puck past Irish goaltender Tony in a power play goal at the Lakers. On Sunday the Irish Zasowski. Then, 2:06 later the 18:25 mark to make it 4-0. took a 3-0 lead into the third Lakers struck again when Adam “We were dominant early,” period. But a couple of defensive Nightingale shot high past said Irish coach Dave Poulin. lapses allowed the Lakers to get Zasowski. Suddenly the game “We got four goals and some back into the game, cutting the was 3-2, and the Irish appeared strong penalty kills that set the lead to 3-2, before Rob Globke’s to be on the defensive. tone of the game.” goal sealed the game for the Notre Dame proved its grit In the second the Irish contin­ Irish with a final 5-2 score. with a great individual play. Rob ued to shine. Freshman Van “This game was never easy,” Globke took the face off on the Stasny chipped in with a goal at said Poulin. “In the third we had left circle and fired it unassisted 7:24 of the second, and Evan a gut check, but we didn’t past the Laker goalie, sealing Nielsen scored three minutes flinch.” the game for the Irish. The scor­ later to make it 6-0. Following a 7-0 thrashing of ing was finished when John In the third, the seventh man the Lakers, the Irish expected Wroblewski scored on an empty for the Irish scored when Alex another easy win, but in the net to make the final score 5-2. Lalonde beat Murray 59 seconds final minutes of the game, the Saturday’s 7-0 win was a into the period for the final RICO CASARES/The Observer Lakers had a different idea. record-breaking affair for the score. Sophomore defender Tom Galvin makes a stop during a Notre Notre Dame controlled play in Irish as seven different players The weekend was a coming Dame game against Lake Michigan. the first two periods, outshoot- lit the lamp in the blowout win out party for the Irish as the ing the Lakers 31-9 in the first for Notre Dame. The game was Irish got their first series sweep gence of Mike Chin. Green next weekend for a two two periods of play. But several the first shutout in a Notre since the end of last season. “The emergence of Chin has game series with the Falcons bounces of the puck kept the Dame uniform for freshman Notre Dame is above .500 in the given me more flexibility in the next weekend. Irish from blowing the game goalie Morgan Cey and the CCHA w ith a 4-3-3 record and is lines,” said Poulin. “Three goals wide open. largest margin of victory for tied for sixth in the standings. [in Sunday’s game] are as a Rob Globke got the scoring Notre D am e in CCHA play. Poulin attributes much of Notre result of his line tonight.” Contact Matt Orenchuk at started when he beat Lake Connor Dunlop got the scoring Dame’s success to the emer­ The Irish travel to Bowling [email protected].

KEOUGH INSTITUTE FOR IRISH STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES, SPRING 2002 IRISH LANGUAGE

Beginning Irish IIRST 101 01 MWF 9:35-10:25 Breandan Mac Suibhne An Introduction to modem spoken and written Irish; basic principles ol grammar and sentence structure, as well as core vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on the application of these principles in every-day situations. Students learn how to conduct simple conversations: talking about one­ self and asking information ol others; talking about family and home; describing the weather and daily activities. Beginning Irish II IRST 102:01 T H 11:00-12:15 Peter McQuillan Prerequisite: CUR 101 or IRST 101 Second sem ester of instruction In the Irish Language. Continuation of IRST 101/501. More emphasis will be placed on reading simple texts in Irish Intermediate Irish IRST 103:01 MWF 10:40-11:30 Eamonn 0 Ciardha Prerequisites: CUR 102 or IRST 102 A continuation of Irish 101 & 102, Increased em phasis on the ability to read 20th century literary works in Irish.

HISTORY

G.ene.rabEarly Medieval Ireland IRST 435:01 T H 11:00-12:15 Aldeen O'Leary This course Is a survey of the history and culture of the Irish and the other Celtic peoples from the pre-Christian era to approximately AD 1500. It explores both the main documentary sources in transiation- -historical, mythological and literary, ecclesiastical and secular-and archaeological evidence. Elizabethans and their World IRST 432:01 T H 3:30-4:45 Ciaran Brade This course sets the work of the great figures of the "Elizabethan Renaissance"--Shakespeare, Spenser and Sidney-in wider cultural and intellectual contexts. Materials surveyed in the course include crime writing, religious exhortations, ballads, engravings, and maps which late sixteenth century English people used to comprehend and control their changing world, Professor Ciaran Brady of Trinity College Dublin will teach the course; Professor Brady is here as the Visiting Naughton Fellow Irish History II IRST 327B.01 MWF 9:30-10:25 Jim Smyth This course consists of lectures and readings examining Irish political history and Anglo-Irish relations from 1801 up to and including the current conflict in Northern Ireland. Attention will be given to religious conflict, the devel­ opment of romantic and revolutionary nationalism, the challenging nature of Anglo-Irish relations and the special problems ol the North History o f.ldeas:Sem: R epublicanism : History of an Idea HIST 492A MWF i .55-2:45 Jim Smyth This course includes a brief examination of republican ideology in the ancient world and in R enaissance Europe by the main concern is the English "classical* republicans of the 17th centu­ ry, such as Marchamont Nedham, John Milton and Jam es Harrington; the transmission of their ideas to 18th century America, and, finally, the particular versions of republicanism as it developed in Ireland in the same period. Military.History: Late Medfeval/Early Modern Ireland C ontending C onquests:T he Struggle for Mastery In Ireland, 1470-1860 IRST 437:01 T H 9:30-10:45 Ciaran Brady Focusing on 1470-1660, this course offers new perspectives on the struggle for mastery In Ireland. Investigating a range of primary sources, students will explore the multi-layered English conquest of Ireland and the diverse responses of the native.s ranging from accommodation and assimilation to outright rebellion and national war. The Irish Military Tradition IRST 232:01 MW 1:55-2 45 Eamonn O Ciardha Co-req. IRST 232T The Irish Military Tradition: Tutorial IRST 232T F 1:55-2:45 Eamonn Q Ciardha Co-req. IRST 232 What better at Notre Dame than a course on the Fighting Irish? Over the last five centuries, hundreds of thousands of Irishmen have engaged in military conflict at home; in the same period, as many Irishmen have served in the armies of various European powers, the United States, Canada and Mexico. This course explores the changing political and ideological contexts of Irish military involvement; it devotes particular attention to Irish participation in the American War of Independence, the Civil War and the subjugation of the native peoples

LITERATURE

Irish Fictlon1945*2001 IRST 375:01 T H 11:00-12:15 Mary Burgess Smyth This course covers the work of the major Irish writers of fiction since World War II, Readings from the work of such diverse writers as Roddy Doyle, Neil Jordan, Patrick Kavanagh, Edna O'Brien. Fiann O'Brien and Pat McCabe will be supplemented by screenings of film and television versions o‘ their work Imprisonment in Irish Literature IRST 380:01 T H 12:30-1'45 Sean O'Brien The idea of confinement-literal or metaphorical, read or imag- med--in the literature of 19th and early 20th century Ireland is this course's central concern Texts include John Milcheis Jail Journal. Bram Stoker's Oracuia. and Oscar Wilde's The Bated of Reading Gaol Anglo Irish “Gothic" IRST 475 MWF 10.40-11.30 James Waitcn t came on a great house m the middle of the, n$ night open lighted doa way and its windows all alight, And all my friends were them and made me welcome too; Bui I woke in an old ruin that the winds howled through. W.B. Yeats, "The Curse of Cromwell' An attempt to interpret the u ses of the uncanny and the supernatural in Anglo-Irish fiction of the 19th c e n ­ tury The works on the reading list include ghost stories as wen as Gothic and "Big House' fiction (som e of it in English disguise) Edmmd Burke's treatise on the Sublime will serve as a prologue James Joyce will haunt the premises

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M e n ’s B asketball Irish scorch Blue Demons, 82-55

them to some loose boards and By ANDREW SOUKUP the offensive boards.” Associate Sports Editor The Irish never trailed in the game. They jumped out to a 14- When he was in the process of 4 lead five minutes into the transferring to Notre Dame, game and entered the locker Ryan Humphrey happened to room with a 15 point lead. In the turn on the television and see a second half, the lead stretched replay of the' 1980 Notre Dame- the lead to 32 points with just DePaul game. under two minutes to go. In that game, DePaul was Notre Dame shut down ranked No. 1 and carried a 25-0 DePaul’s perimeter shooters all record into the game against the day long. They held vaunted Irish. But Orlando Woolridge point guard Imari Sawyer to just made two free throws at the end two points — both coming off of double overtime to give the free throws. The Blue Demons Irish a 76-74 win. only shot 29.6 percent from the Saturday afternoon, field. Humphrey made sure that the DePaul’s frustration broke first game in seven years through with 12:55 left in the between the Blue Demons and second half. As Thomas dribbled the Irish was less of a rivalry up the court, Graves ran by and more of a rout. He scored 18 Sawyer and turned back to look points and added 16 rebounds for the pass. as Notre Dame rolled to an 82- Sawyer, who was down on his 55 victory in front of 6,860 at the knees, reached up and punched United Center. Graves in the groin. As Graves “Every time someone tries to fell to the ground in obvious play physical with me, I try to pain, a brief confrontation use my speed, and when some­ ensued before Brey ran onto the one tries to use their speed, I use court and pulled his players my physicalness. I try to do toward the bench. Sawyer was whatever is needed,” said not charged with a foul. Humphrey, who was named the “It was a blatant punch and it player of the game. “Today it was a foul play,” Graves said. “It was speed.” was unfortunate it got to that Against a much more physical point, but that’s what our DePaul squad — the Blue defense does — it frustrates peo­ Demons had three players over ple.” 6-foot-9 — the Irish relied on “That kind of fueled us a little speed and quickness in the post. bit more,” Thomas said. “I didn’t Humphrey got off to a hot start, expect for them to do something finishing the first half with 14 like that, and even a ref said he points, 11 rebounds and four was flabbergasted.” blocked shots, and Harold Despite the rout, both coaches Swanagan added 16 points and were happy to see the rivalry DUFFY-MARIE ARNOULT/The Observer 11 rebounds for his first double­ between the two schools contin­ Senior Ryan Humphrey blocks a shot durng Notre Dame's 82-55 victory against DePaul on double of the season. ue. Before the game, Brey and Saturday. Humphrey scored 18 points and had 16 rebounds in the win. “They just went inside and Kennedy talked about making killed our guys,” said DePaul the game an annual event. coach Pat Kennedy. “This is a great series,” Brey “Humph and Swan just played said. "... It was great for me this so tough this game,” Irish guard week to read about the history, Matt Carroll said. “I just wanted being semi-new to this place.” to keep throwing it in there all “I think it has the makings of THERE IS STILL TIME TO day and let them keep scoring.” being a heck of a game. Today David Graves scored 14 points was not one of them,” Kennedy and Chris Thomas had 12 points said. “We just broke down so SIGN UP FOR and five assists. quickly. Games like that get “Our quickness was definitely away early, and you just don’t a factor,” said Irish head coach have the necessary tools and Mike Brey. “We didn’t run by abilities to get back into it.” B cgjrm ng^p^m sej them in the full court, but in the half court, we were able to beat Note: After Brey finished his opening statement at the post-game 3-credits press conference, a hand shot up N0RTHFACE in the front row of the reporters. “Can you get Ryan Humphrey the ball more?” The question came from none CALL NUMBER 1470 other than Humphrey himself, OUTPOST who was waiting his turn to speak to the media. EALJ 101 (3-0-3) BEGINNING JAPANESE I Cold Weather Experts 5 minutes from Campus MWF 9:35-10:25 Contact Andrew Soukup at PROFESSOR NORJKO HANABUSA Call 259-1000 for more [email protected] .

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Pros: There's a tounge-in- Pros: Willingham knows how Pros: He is a former Irish coach, Pro: O’Brien isn't flashy but O 4 2 cheek race between Mariucci and to deal with tough admissions being promoted from linebackers he has been successful. In Michigan State basketball coach standards. Stanford is as tough coach to defensive coordinator to five years as Boston College's Tom Izzo to see who will be the on academics as Notre Dame. A assistant head coach in his three head coach, he has taken the first to coach football at Notre well-respected coach, the NFL years under Lou Holtz from 1987- Eagles to three bowl games Dame. Mariucci is a huge Notre has come knocking several 89. He is the winningest coach in and beaten the Irish twice. Dame fan, and has the coaching times for his services. Wisconsin history, leading the He is familiar with stricter experience to fit in. He's led the Cons: Has not consistently Badgers to three Rose Bowl wins. academic requirements 49ers to a 43-31 record over five won at Stanford. His winning Cons: He said in February 2001 through coaching at a seasons, and he spent one year as percentage, .556, is worse than that he intends to finish his career at Catholic university. the head coach at Cal. Davie’s .576 at Notre Dame. Wisconsin. His program has not Cons: While he has beaten Cons: Marriucci has contractu­ Notre Dame is looking for a been squeaky clean: Wisconsin had the Irish twice, he really han’t al obligations to the 49ers, and year in, year out winner, not multiple players suspended at the beaten anybody else. with his team seemingly heading Davie Part Duex. beginning of the 2000 season for for the playoffs, the Irish wouldn't NCAA violations involving free be able to get him until January shoes. He lost four games last sea­ at the earliest. And he's having son and seven games this season. success at the NFL and has a good team — why come to Notre Dame?

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Pros: Meyer was an assistant Pros: He is charm ing, young Pros: He took the Wildcats to Pros: He h as been su ccess­ coach for the Irish until last and he has won. He has been the top of the Big 10 despite a ful for a long time at Tech. O year, when he left for Bowling successful at both Colorado and tough academic environment in He also ten d s to a ttra c t ta l­ Green, so he knows the kind of Washington. White is familiar Evanston. ented recruits and could do pressure that surrounds Notre with him through White's con­ Cons: Northwestern fell flat even better with a big name Dame. In just his first year as a nections to the Pac-10. on its face with a 4-7 record in like Notre Dame behind him. X head coach, he was named 2001. After the death of a play­ Cons: Many people ques­ Cons: While he is a well- Coach of the Year in the Mid­ tioned his integrity after he left er in a preseason workout, respected coach, he might not American Conference and led Colorado for Washington after Walker is also under a lot of be a big enough star to the Falcons to an 8-3 record. publicly saying he had no inter­ public scrutiny. impress Irish fans. 22 Cons: Only one year as a Notre Dame might not want est in the Huskies' jdb. He head coach can’t be that might be a little too outgoing any part of the impending law­ appealing to White, although and talkative for a conservative suit against Walker. . it’s better than nothing. But campus like Notre Dame. (3 how would the current assis­ tant coaching staff react if one of their own, who then left for a year, returned as the head Q coach? Monday, December 3, 2001 The Observer ♦ TODAY page 19

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♦ Gruden, Stoops lead the Irish football program. White emphasized on multi­ from hopefully securing the “I do have a short list,” said ple occasions that he has not very best coach possible for from a rumored to be high White. “I have not contacted contacted any potential head this situation.” on list anybody. I have not had any coach replacements, nor has While White spoke mostly in c o n v e r s a ­ “anyone authorized by [him].” general terms in regard to tions at this He would not comment on the Davie’s successor, he did coach By JEFF BALTRUZAK point. I don’t See Also possibility that head coach explicitly say that Notre Dame Assistant Sports Editor kn o w w h a t “Assistants candidates have been contact­ would “look for the very best the level of ed by other agents authorized head coach we can find. Notre Dame athletic director interest may uncertain about by the University. Somebody with head coaching When Bob Davie said his last Kevin White said Sunday after­ or may not next season” White was also vague as to experience, somebody with a words to the Notre Dame football noon that he has a “short list” be.” how long Notre Dame would strong track record of suc­ media and walked off the podium, I page 12 of possible replacements for White said take to find and hire a new cess.” followed him. I didn’t really have fired head football coach Bob he has kept head coach. Previous head coaching any more questions to ask him. For Davie and hinted at several cri­ a mental list of coaches to “We are going to move as experience was not an three years I teria for candidates, but watch and keep track of, as an quickly as possible,” said absolute criterion in the have asked stopped short of naming any experienced athletic adminis­ White. “[We will] not move at a University’s search for a him plenty of individuals in consideration to trator should. pace that would deprive us questions while see COACH/page 12 I covered the Notre Dame football team. I walked quickly to catch up with WALKING A w a y him as he . Mike Connolly walked through the Sports O utside Heritage Hall Playerssay Looking In back to the office he will soon vacate. goodbye to Davie When I finally caught up to him in the dark stairway leading down to the football office, I just wanted to but keep tell him something. 1 shook his hand said, “Thank you Coach.” future of Irish I wasn’t really sure what kind of response I would get from him. I had been a harsh critic of his football coaching regime in the past. I called for him to be fired after the loss to Texas A&M and The Observer had By MIKE CONNOLLY officially called for him to resign in Sports Writer an editorial on Friday. Davie could have, and probably should have, kept walking and been As soon as Bob Davie stepped off the podium bitter about my treatment of him in following his farewell press conference, he the past. But Davie didn’t keep walked directly to Grant Irons. The now-fired walking. He stopped, smiled back head coach embraced his fifth-year senior cap­ and me and said “Thank you.” tain. He thanked me for being a tough Irons was a part of every team Davie reporter and said he thought I had coached and said that he was shocked that his a big future ahead of me in sports last season at Notre Dame would also be the journalism. But he also issued me a last for Davie. warning. He said that I had to avoid “We were definitely caught off guard by the becoming cynical and sarcastic. He timing of it,” Irons said. said that I had to be tough but The players officially learned of Davie’s firing never mean-spirited. He reminded in the team meeting room of the Stadium at me to always treat people respect­ 1:30 p.m. Many, however, already knew Davie fully. was fired by watching television and reading I’ve learned a lot as a sports jour­ stories on the Internet. Quarterback Carlyle nalist at Notre Dame. I can cover a Holiday was woken up by a phone call telling game. I can recognize good ideas him he would have a new coach in 2002. for features. I know how to conduct “It’s a little bit shocking,” Holiday said. an interview. But in that stairway in “Things like that happen and we have to go on the Joyce Center, Davie taught me from there.” perhaps my most important lesson: None of the underclassmen interviewed by If I want to be a great journalist, I The Observer — Vontez Duff, Shane Walton, need to be more like Bob Davie. Holiday and Nick Setta — said they planned on Throughout his eight years at transferring. They all said that it was unfortu­ Notre Dame, Davie has been the nate that Davie had been fired but they would definition of class and integrity. accept athletic director Kevin White’s decision. A' Through all the abuse he receives “We have to continue to improve regardless from fans, Internet sites and of who the coach is,” Holiday said. “We have to reporters, he never lashed out. He get back to competing for the national champi­ never acted spitefully. He did his job onship.” the best he could. In the end, that To help find a new coach, three players have wasn’t good enough, but no one can been named player representatives to help say that Davie didn’t do his best. BRIAN PUCEVICH/The Observer select the new coach — Walton, Gary Godsey Former head coach Bob Davie and senior Grant Irons embrace after Davie's see CONNOLLY/page 12 press conference Sunday. see REACTIONS/page 12

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By KATIE McVOY Associate Sports Editor

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Bob Davie summed up Notre Dame’s play against Purdue on Saturday when he said Notre Dame won the same way the team won nine games last year — by making the big plays. In 60 minutes of play, the Irish offense only netted half as many yards as the Boilermaker’s offense, 162 yards com­ pared to 332. But a 96-yard kick-off return and a 29-yard interception return, both for touchdowns, gave Notre Dame a season-ending 24-18 victory. “We won tonight like we won nine games last year, exactly how we won them,” the former head coach said fol­ lowing Saturday’s game. “It reminded me a lot of last year. We’re the same team, we’re the same coaches we were a year ago. There are no surprises.” Early in the second half, Purdue kicker Travis Dorsch hit a 27-yard field goal, bringing the Boilermakers close enough to take the lead, 10-9. But the Irish special teams responded by finding a spark it hasn’t had all season — an explosive run-back. Vontez Duff caught Dorsch s kick-off at the four-yard line and escaped a tackle to run 96 yards for the first special teams touchdown of the season. “I felt like I had a feel for it. We have a great system,” Duff said. “It feels good. I w ant to give it back to the other 10 guys. ” In total, special teams grabbed 196 yards on kick-off returns, including a 43- yard return by David Givens, and 22- yards on punt returns. On Purdue’s first possession of the fourth quarter, the Irish secondary joined the special teams explosion with a big play of its own. Jason Beckstrom picked off Kyle Orton’s pass at the 29-yard line and returned it for a touchdown that put the Irish up 24-9. It was Beckstrom’s first interception of the season and only the second time this year that Notre Dame has intercepted and returned the ball for a score. “We’re looking to make big plays,” defensive back Shane W alton said. “ Big plays turn the game around and that I the interception I right there was a big momentum change, a big swing in the gam e.” The defense forced three other turnovers in the game, denying Purdue three more scoring opportunities. In the TIM KACMAR/The O bserver final seconds of the game cornerback Freshman tailback jumps over the Irish line in Notre Dame’s 24-18 victory against Purdue. Grant carried the ball 19 Clifford Jefferson grabbed his second times for 77 yards and scored his first career touchdown. interception of the night, destroying Purdue’s, hopes of a last minute score and In the final minutes of the game, all night. Quarterback Carlyle Holiday, said. “We got the ‘W’, I got to run the clinching the Irish victory. Purdue made an attempt at a few of its who had 82 yards of total offense, only ball. ” “It’s kind of ironic, ” strong safety Glen own dynamic plays. With eight minutes passed for 31 yards on seven passes, the Senior Terrance Howard, who was slat­ Earl said of Jefferson, who has struggled left, Purdue put together a drive that longest of which was six yards. ed to start the game due to injuries to all season. “He goes out his last game started at their 17-yard line and finished “Special teams helped us out a lot,” senior Tony Fisher and junior Julius with two picks ... lie kept battling.” in the Notre Dame end zone. Orton, who Holiday said. “Last year it was a big fac­ Jones, only carried the ball twice for Jefferson intercepted Orton earlier in threw for 258 yards, completed a pass to tor in our season. Today it helped us out a three yards. the fourth quarter. In the second quarter, Tim Stratton bringing the score to 24-15. lot.” Purdue opened the scoring with a 50- Tony Weaver forced a Purdue fumble on Dorsch missed the extra point, forcing Freshman tailback Ryan Grant led the yard field goal five minutes into the first the Boilermaker 46-yard line. Purdue to score twice for the win. Irish rushing attack, covering 77 yards on quarter. Dorsch added another three “We know we have the potential to pull Following a 31-yard field goal, the 19 carries. Grant, who was questionable points to the Purdue score with four min­ together, especially on the defense and Boilermakers were within six, but because of an elbow injury, rushed for his utes left in the half to bring the trying to play close to the game,” Early Jefferson’s interception in the final quar­ first touchdown on a 14-yard run on Boilermakers within one at halftime. said. “Most of the game we did that. We ter finished off the Purdue scoring drive. Notre Dame’s first possession of the sec­ played well, both the defensive line and The dynamic plays helped out an Irish ond quarter that put the Irish up 7-3. Contact Katie McVoy at the secondary.” offense that had trouble moving the ball “I’m grateful things worked out,” Grant [email protected] .

player of the game quote of the game slat of the game Clifford Jefferson “These seniors wanted to make sure 96 yards The senior cornerback intercepted two passes in the that everyone knew this team was fourth quarter to save the Irish victory. The intercep­ not going to quit. ” Vontez Duff returned a third- tions were the first two of his career. Two years ago he quarter kick g6 yards for Notre promised he would intercept two passes against Greg Mattison Dame’s first special teams Purdue — but he didn’t specify which Purdue game. Notre Dame defensive coordinator touchdown of the season. page 2 The Observer ♦ IRISH INSIDER Monday, December 3, 2001

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quarterbacks: Holiday completed nearly half of his passes but gained ju st 31 B yards through the air. However, he also ran for 51 yards on the ground.

running backs: With Jones and Fisher injured and Howard ineffective, Grant B- had 77 yards on the ground and a touchdown, but his fourth-quarter fumble nealy cost the Irish the game.

receivers: Hunter was Holiday’s go to receiver all night. Givens also made B some tough catches.

offensive line: The Irish rushing game never really got on track but the the C+ pass protection was OK. They only * allowed one sack.

defensive line: Hilliard, Weaver and Campbell all had sacks for the Irish. They were a big reason why Purdue A gained only 74 yards on the ground.

linebackers: Harrison and Watson each made six tackles but the injured B+ Boiman was largely ineffective. Watson also broke up a pass.

secondary: They got beat a couple of times but overall the Irish defensive backs dominanted the Purdue passing A game. Earl had the best game of his career and Jefferson made the first interceptions of his career.

special teams: Duff’s 96-yard kick return was the big play the Irish A+ have missed all year. Setta was robbed on his missed field goal.

coaching: Davie left the Irish with a TIM KACMAR/The Observer A victory. He went out on top. Grant Irons salutes the Notre Dame fans with his helmet for the last time. The senior had three tackles in his last gam e for the Irish.

overall: Notre Dame found a Seniors say goodbye to their ‘family’ way to win. It w asn ’t pretty but it was a victory. 3.44 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. they brought home a victory. seniors have ever achieved. One question left Irish defensive “In the past when we have gone “It felt great because I know coordinator Greg Mattison speech­ out with a loss, it kind of gave the before the season, the seniors less Saturday. off-season a sore note,” Boiman talked about how we never won How do you say goodbye to these said. “But to go out with a victory, out last game of the season,” Irish seniors? especially with the way the season Terrance Howard said. “It felt adding up The strong has gone, it feels good.” good to go out there and get our man’s eyes After the Stanford game, Weaver last win of the season especially filled with said that losing the game hurt but against a team that is going to a the numbers tears. He drew what hurt the most was not being bow l.” a deep breath, able to get a victory for his team ­ “I feel great right now,” Weaver consecutive seasons in which :hPurdue Purdue r- pursed his lips mates. Weaver is considered a top- said. “I am just glad that I can get has qualified for a bowl - a l l of £ ) tightly together 10 NFL draft pick by ESPN. He has on this bus and ride back two Tiller’s seasons at Purdue and couldn’t a long football future ahead of him. hours with all these guys.” answer. There But all he really wanted was to get Even much-criticized senior cor­ were no words a win for his teammates. He want­ nerback Clifford Jefferson went out Mike Connolly yards on Dorch’s field goal in first to describe the ed their hard work to result in a with a bang Saturday. After years quarter — tying his career high bond between victory. of boasting in interviews after 50 Mattison and Outside “Those kids all year, that [defen­ practices and giving up touchdown his seniors looking in sive] front has played their hearts on Saturdays, Jefferson finally got who played yards on Setta s field goal in the out,” Mattison said. “That’s his predicted two interceptions. third quarter — tying his career their last because of the leadership of a guy “I remember a couple of years high 47 gam e. like Tony Weaver. They followed ago I said I would average two Lost within the questions about his leadership and played their picks a game and I guess that Bob Davie’s last game was hearts out.” came true,” Jefferson said with a attendance for acknowledgement that this was the They played their hearts out sm ile. Saturday ’s gam e last game for the heart and soul of because they really are a family. A But this victory was bittersweet 68,750 - a season high this football team. lot of people talk about a family for the seniors. It was a victory but Grant Irons will never wear the atmosphere in different clubs or it was also their last. blue and gold again. organizations. But for this Notre “It kinda hurts that I can’t play career field goals for Dorsch — a Rocky Boiman will never remove Dame football team, that family is with these guys any more,” Big 10 record 66 his helmet and hold it up to the real. Jefferson said. “These guys have student section. “I can’t even tell you how many been with me through all the thick Javin Hunter will never make a times I’ve cried thinking that this and thin times. I basically grew up interceptions returned for touchdowns clutch catch on third down to keep was going to be my last game with with these guys.” by the Irish in 2001. Beckstrom and an Irish drive alive. these guys,” Weaver said. “I love Notre Dame will find a new head 2 Watson each had one. “You never really think about it these guys. I would cut off my arm coach, but replacing these seniors until it’s here, until last night, you for these guys.” and their leadership will be diffi­ g a m e s p la y e d in front of C ) r * f * never thought that guys like Grant There are four captains on this cult. They love Notre Dame. They Woodworth Press Box. f Q Irons, Anthony Weaver and Rocky team — Boiman, Weaver, Irons love football. They will be missed. Purdue will replace the ^ ^ Boiman aren’t going to be here and David Givens — but every “It’s been emotional. It’s been a press box on Tuesday. next year,” junior linebacker senior on this team is a leader. fun ride, 1 am just sorry it has to Courtney Watson said. “They are Tyreo Harrison finished the game end,” Weaver said. dog scrotums nailed to a tree outside the captains and the people who with a six tackles and a cast on his Ross Ade Stadium. We are not making are the leaders of this team.” thumb. But those “bumps and Contact Mike Connolly at 1 this up. These seniors played injured. bruises” like a hyper-extended [email protected]. The views They played sick. They played thumb are worth it because the expressed in this column are those when there was nothing to play for Irish brought home victory — the of the author and not necessarily but pride. And in their last game, first season-ending victory the those of The Observer. Monday, December 3, 2001 The Observer ♦ IRISH INSIDER page 3 Irish secondary steps up in last game ♦ Jefferson gets first interceptions of his career

By JEFF BALTRUZAK Assistant Sports Editor

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Much maligned cornerback Clifford Jefferson’s play in Saturday’s game was a perfect microcosm of the secondary’s role in S atu rd ay ’s gam e. Jefferson gave up several long gains and was (lagged for pass interference. But when it count­ ed, Jefferson came up big with the only two interceptions of his career in his final quarter in an Irish uniform, including the final Boilermaker Hail Mary. “I think Thursday in practice I said ‘Cliff, go get a pick’ and I guess that came true,” said Jefferson. “I remember a couple of years ago I said I would aver­ age two picks a game and I guess that came true.” It was revenge for a corner- back who Purdue had been test­ ing all day, sometimes success­ fully, including a 25-yard catch by Boilermaker wideout John Standeford that was the key play in a Purdue drive leading to a field goal in the second quarter. ‘‘IJefferson! kept battling,” said Irish safety Glenn Earl. “He was hanging tight and they were going at him and he knew that and he stepped up and made the picks when it count­ TIM KACMAFVThe Observer ed.” Irish defensive back Glenn Earl dives over Purdue tailback Montroll Lowe to sack quarterback Kyle Orton. Earl had two sacks, a The Irish secondary gave up fumble recovery, three tackles for a loss and 12 tackles. 258 yards on the day, but picked off three passes from said Irish defensive coordinator “Our DBs took a challenge this Beckstrom’s big play that as a monster game, with 12 Purdue quarterback Kyle Orten. Greg Mattison. “They’ve been game,” said Walton. “We were sealed the game for the Irish tackles and a fumble recovery The Irish were called for pass getting hung out to dry a lot ... looking to make big plays.” had its roots came earlier in the to go with his pair of sacks. interference twice and got away but they stepped up ... [and] for The biggest play made by the week, as the senior studied the For a secondary that has had with some questionable contact, them to do what they have done Irish all afternoon would prove Purdue offense closely in prepa­ its ups and downs this year, to but made 32 tackles and had today shows that our corners to be Beckstrom’s interception ration for Saturday. end the season with a win nine passes defensed in their and safeties have come a long return for touchdown. With the “I kind of noticed on film he orchestrated in part with big most spirited performance of w ay.” Irish up 17-9 and failing to had a tendency to stick with one defensive back plays was sweet. the season. A long way indeed. The Irish move the ball on offense, receiver when he came up to “We just stepped it up this But in the end. it w as the big secondary had just eight inter­ Beckstrom anticipated Orten’s the line,” said Beckstrom. “So I game, that’s what we’ve been plays from the secondary, ceptions in 10 games entering sideline throw and ran just kind of watched his eyes trying to do every game,” said including Jason Beekstrom’s 29- Saturday, and only 26 passes untouched into the end zone to and his shoulders.” Walton. “Just telling people, yard interception return for a broken up of 222 thrown at put Notre Dame up 24-9. Earl also became well- we’ve got one of the best secon­ touchdown, that helped Notre them all year. “You can’t think too much, acquainted with Orten, sacking daries in the country.” Dame overcome a Purdue team Shane Walton, who con­ You’ve got to just play and have the Purdue signal-caller twice. that statistically dominated the tributed four tackles and broke some instinct,” said Beckstrom, The junior safety, dogged by Contact Jeff Baltruzak at Irish. up a pair of passes, agreed with who also broke up another injuries much of this season, [email protected] . “They battled their butts off,” his coordinator. pass. had what can only be described

AP poll scoring summary & stats ESPN/USA Today Coaches poll

scoring 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total scoring team reco rd points team reco rd points Notre Dame 0 7 10 7 24 sum m ary 1 Miami (59) 11-0 1,499 1 Miami (72) 11-0 1,800 P urdue 3 3 3 9 18 1st 2 T ennessee 10-1 1,432 2 T ennessee 10-1 1,709 Purdue — 9:24 FG D orsch 3 Oregon 10-1 1,358 3 Oregon 10-1 1,624 team statistics ND Purdue 50-yd., 0-3 4 Nebraska 10-2 1,289 4 Colorado 10-2 1,557 first downs 10 22 5 Colorado 11-1 1,257 5 Nebraska 11-1 1,468 2nd rushes-yards 40-131 33-74 6 Florida 9-2 1,104 6 Florida 9-2 1,360 ND - 11:21 Maryland 10-1 1,080 7 Maryland 10-1 1,325 passing yards 31 258 Grant 1 4 -y d . run 7 Setta kick, 7-3 BYU (1) 10-1 1,080 8 Illinois 10-1 1,289 comp-att-int 7-15-0 8-23-1 8 Purdue — :42 Illinois 12-0 1,065 9 BYU 12-0 1,245 total return yards 211 80 8 FG D orsch 10 Texas 10-2 991 10 Texas 10-2 1,184 punts-yards 9-375 7-241 1 9 -y d ., 7 -6 10-2 915 11 Oklahoma 10-2 1,172 11 Oklahoma fumbles-lost 2-1 1-1 3rd 817 12 Stanford 9-2 1,050 12 Stanford 9-2 penalties-yards 11-94 10-64 N D - 9:5 9 763 13 Washington State 9-2 876 13 Washington State 9-2 time of possession 27:26 32:34 FG S etta 699 14 South Carolina 8-3 754 14 South Carolina 8-3 47-yd., 10-6 Michigan 8-3 596 15 Virginia Tech 8-3 735 Purdue — 4:24 15 individual statistics 553 16 Georgia 8-3 687 FG D orsch 16 Virginia Tech 8-3 passing 27-yd., 10-9 458 17 Michigan 8-3 614 17 Syracuse 8-3 ND — Holiday 7-15-0 ND - 4:0 7 Georgia 9-3 425 18 Syracuse 9-3 546 Dull 96-yd. kick return 18 Purdue — Orton 24-52-3 420 19 Fresno State 10-2 509 Setta kick, 17-9 19 W ashington 10-2 397 20 W ashington 8-3 499 rushing 20 LSU 8-3 4th 334 21 LSU 8-3 456 ND — Grant 19-77, Holiday 19-51, Howard 2-3 21 Fresno State 8-3 ND - 1 3 :4 9 22 Louisville 7-4 223 22 Ohio State 7-4 272 Purdue — Lowe 12-54, Harris 8-22, Lougheed 1-17, Standeford B eckstrom 10-2 205 23 Louisville 10-2 216 1-2, Orton 10-(-20) 29-yd. Int.-return 23 Ohio State Setta kick, 24-9 7-4 164 24 Florida State 7-4 148 24 Florida State receiving Purdue —6:08 25 M arshall 9-2 105 25 Toledo 9-2 102 ND — Hunter 3-16, Givens 2-8, Grant 2-7 Stralon 12-yd pass from Orton other teams receiving votes: Marshall 40, Purdue — Standeford 10-118, Stratton 6-51, Stubblefield 5-80, Dorsch kick, 24-15 other teams receiving votes: Toledo 58, N.C. State 36, Auburn 26, Georgia Tech 25, Arkansas Brown 1-7, Noel 1-6, Lowe 1-(-4) Purdue — 1:26 FG D orsch Arkansas 30, N.C. State 29, Auburn 24, Boston 24, Boston College 17, Iowa State 6, UCLA 6, Texas leading tacklcrs 31-yd., 24-18 College 22, Iowa State 15, Texas A&M 15, North Tech 5, Texas A&M 4, Boise State 3, North Carolina ND — Earl 12, Harrison 6, Weaver 6, Watson 6, Jefferson 5, Carolina 14, UCLA 6, Georgia Tech 5, Alabama 4, 3, Louisiana Tech 2, Mississippi 2, USC 2, Bowling Budinsczak 5, Duff 5, Walton 4, Hilliard 4 Clemson 4, Penn State 3, Utah 3, NOTRE DAME 0 Green 1, Hawaii 1, NOTRE DAME 0 Purdue — Johnson 10. Odom 10, Phillips 6, Woodyard 5 Notre Dame 24, Purdue 16 O b se r v e r Monday, December 3, 2001

The Irish defense piles onto Purdue freshman quarterback Kyle Orton. Orton was sacked five times and threw three interceptions in Notre Dame’s 24-16 win. Finding a way to win

It wasn’t pretty but the Irish did finish the season on a high

note with a 24-18 victory against the Boilermakers. Thanks to

Vontez Duff’s 96-yard kick return and Jason Beckstrom’s

interception return for a touchdown, Notre Dame overcame

another mediocre offensive performance. The victory gave Bob

Davie his 35th — and last — win as Notre Dame’s head coach. It

also prevented the Irish from winning less than five games in a

season for the first time since 1963.

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Grant Irons stuffs Purdue running back Joey Harris in Notre Dame’s 24-16 win Saturday. Irons had three tackles in his last gam e in an Irish uniform. Irons w as one of only the 15th player in Notre Dame history to serve as captain for two seasons. Sophomore quarterback Carlyle Holiday avoids Landon Johnson as Holiday runs up field Holiday rushed for 51 yards on 19 carries in the Notre Dame win.