IV*HRWOT^P1 *iWSIW"'W Serving Georgia Southern University and the Statesboro community since 1927 • Questions? Call 912-478-5246. /^ITHE A www.GADaily.com GEORGE-ANN TUESDAY, DECEMBER I, 2009 • VOLUME 82 • ISSUE 45 COVERING THE CAMPUS LIKE A SWARM OF GNATS How do you feel Hatcher out, Monken in about Chris Hatcher's firing? "I'm a little excited Monken's Coaching History that he's fired because Year School Position W-L 2008 Georgia Tech Slot Badcs/SpeciaI Teams Coordinator 9-4 the new coach is 2007 Navy Slot Backs/Special Teams Coordinator 8-5 bringing back the 2006 Navy Slot Backs/Special Teams Coordinator 9-4 triple option..." 2005 Navy Slot Backs Coach 8-4 Kayla McCray 2004 Navy Slot Backs Coach 10-2 Freshman 2003 Navy Slot Backs Coach 8-5 2002 Navy Slot Backs Coach 2-10 2001 GSU. Slot Backs Coach 12-2 • "I think it's 2000 GSU Slot Backs Coach 13-2 unfortunate, but... 1999 GSU Slot Backs Coach 13-2 I'm not too 1998 GSU Slot Backs Coach 14-1 1997 GSU Slot Backs Coach 10-3 disappointed." 1996 Concordia (III.) Univ.... .Offensive Line Coach 1-8 Taylor Callaway 1995 Morton (III.) HS HeadCoach 1-8 Senior 1994 Buffalo WR-TE Coach/Recruiting Coord..".... 3-8 1993 Buffalo WR-TE Coach/Recruiting Coord 1-10 1992 Buffalo WR-TE Coach/Recruiting Coord 4-6 "He came with a 1991 Arizona State Graduate Assistant (Wide Receivers). .6-5 good philosophy, 1990 Hawaii Graduate Assistant (Secondary) 7-5 Special to The George-Anne but it didn't work 1989 Hawaii Graduate Assistant (Slot Backs).....9-3-1 Jeff Monken, a current assistant coach at Georgia Tech and former assistant coach at Georgia Courtesy of Georgia Tech Athletics for us.... I'm with Southern, has been selected to rally the GSU Eagles in 2010. whoever wins..." Gil Hodges Assistant to former coach Paul Johnson tapped to lead in 2010 Senior "I thought it was By Lattice Williams regular season in 1998. Staff writer The changing face "We look forward to Monken joining our staff kinds of just out of Georgia Southern fans who have been anx- of Eagle football after an e.ight-year absence. I think deep down the blue. [I] didn't he has always wanted to be at Georgia Southern, iously waiting for the triple option to make • Hatcher fired Saturday after Citadel know it was going its way back to the Boro can finally breathe a obviously being a head coach," said Baker. win, page 2 to happen sigh of relief. Eagle fans can expect Monken to arrive Sunday afternoon, Athletic Director Sam • Sports editor weighs in, page 11 sometime on Monday, Dec. 7. "Jeff will stay with considering he Baker announced that GSU acquired Jeff Monk- Georgia Tech through the ACC Championship won the game." game and we will do a formal press conference en, a current assistant coach at Georgia Tech and the program tallied a 62-10 overall record, two Michael 0'Leary then but we just felt like we wanted to get this former assistant coach at Georgia Southern, as NCAA FCS National Championships in 1999 Freshman the head football coach for the Georgia Southern and 2000, five consecutive NCAA FCS playoff announced we could move on and he could start putting his staff together," Baker said. Football team. Monken spent five years with appearances, five Southern Conference cham- Read Our View, page 4. the Eagles from 1997-2001, a period in which pionships and the school's second undefeated See MONKEN Page 2 NEWS Three-Day Forecast Become a fan of The George-Anne Georgia Southern wishes Today Wednesday Thursday on Facebook! Visit Grubes farewell at reception Partly Cloudy Rain/Thunder Partly Cloudy today at 4 p.m. Page 5 J 65/50 71/54 61/36 www.facebook.com/TheGeorgeAnne nmpmHBR PAGE 2 I NEWS THE GEORGE-ANNE I TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 1,2009 Chris Hatcher fired Saturday after win over The Citadel By Latrice Williams vision. We brought in three excellent signing classes. Staff writer These are quality young men who will succeed. I Georgia Southern Athletic Director Sam feel for our fans. I think the fans know that it takes Baker announced late Saturday afternoon that more than a couple of years to rebuild a program." Head Coach Chris Hatcher's contract would not GSU was once known for running the triple be renewed. option, where three players on offense may run In a press conference release from Baker, which with the ball instead of the two that are used in can be seen on WTOC.com, he said, "After finishing the standard option run. For a defense, it can cause taping the coach's show, Dr. Core and I met with havoc and create confusion, which is what made Coach Hatcher and informed him that the univer- the Eagles so successful in past titles. sity has decided not to renew his contract. This was Regarding the triple option, Baker said, "When an ongoing discussion over the past week and the we made the decision to not renew Coach Sewak's decision was made. It was a decision we felt like we contract, at that moment, there was not a whole lot needed to make and one that we wanted to move of people that could coach that offense. Everybody as quickly as possible. We just felt like perhaps next thought it was an outstanding offense. Paul Johnson year wasn't going to be any different from this year." is the master at that offense." Hatcher did not return calls Saturday night, Hatcher said in his press release, "The fans want but said in a press release, "I was informed after results, but I truly believe they knew they were our win on Saturday that I would no longer be just around the corner. I may not understand the the head coach at Georgia Southern. I am sad and rationale behind the decision to let this staff go. I am disappointed, but have no regrets. I took this job clear on this though: I appreciate the opportunity to with excitement and determination. We set out to have coached here and I sincerely wish the mem- rebuild a program and were well on our way. I feel bers of the team nothing but success in the future. for our seniors. They have given everything they Tough times don't last but tough people do. Chris have for Georgia Southern. They laid it all on the Hatcher is as tough as it gets. I will be back on the line. I hate for them to leave with this in their hearts. sidelines soon and I hope Georgia Southern fans I feel for the younger players. We sold them on a root as hard for me as I will be rooting for them." If bringing back the option was something that MONKEN Baker wanted to implement, he knew that he had to from page 1 move quickly because there are few schools that run their offense based on that system, and only a handful Baker was pleased that he was able to find someone of coaches that have been successful doing so. in such a timely fashion, especially since national "We honed in on him pretty well. It looked like signing day is two months away. we were going to be going back to the option, awe "Anytime that you have an opening, you need to just felt that he was the individual that had been there move to fill it and recruiting is a very important part and had been mentored by coach Johnson and was of college football. I think the quicker we can get a staff ready for this task," said Baker. assembled and start introducing ourselves to those Somewhere along the way it seems as though who are familiar with his system then the better off GSU fans have gone elsewhere, especially alumni and we will be," said Baker. boosters, but Baker is optimistic that they will soon Although Monken has not said it explicitly, Baker return once the Eagles arrive backat their prominence. I is pretty certain that Monken will be bringing the "I think winning brings people back. Fans don't triple option back to GSU. just come back overnight. I'm excited about what the "That's what he has grown up in these 13 years possibilities are," said Baker. under Coach Johnson. I think that is the direction he Monken said, "Georgia Southern football has a will move to," Baker said. Monken is in the process of success story like none other. I am extremely honored gathering his team of experts who will join him at GSU. to represent Georgia Southern University as its head "He talked about people that he had work with at football coach and thrilled for the opportunity to Georgia Southern, Navy, Georgia Tech and Buffalo. serve the young men entrusted to the leadership of I think there is a good chance that the people that our staff. Having been an Eagle assistant coach for five will be joining the staff will be individuals that he tremendous seasons.Iknowthatbeingthehead coach has worked with," said Baker. at Georgia Southern is an incredible opportunity" MMMBMMmmM pmpim^HH pwss^™**™»^i^^pnBP*p f|l^|WT* TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 1,2009 I THE GEORGE- PAGE 3 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS The George-Anne is the offict.il student newspaper of Georgia Southern University, uwnwl and operated by GSU students using facilities provided by the university.The newspaper is the oldest continuously published newspa- Local charities provide a way to give back per in Buiioch County and Statesbowt, C*a. tne newspapei i% a designated public forum for the Georgia Southern community. 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All copy submitted should be 350 words or less, typed, and sent via e-mail in Microsoft Word format to [email protected]. All submissions must be signed and include phone number for verification. GSU students should include their academic The George-Anne4 Opinions major, year at Georgia Southern University, and hometown. The editors reserve the right to edit or reject any submission. Tuesday, December 1,2009 Our view: Did they fire the wrong person? After the last football game of the year, head said that Jeff Monken was the one candidate that coach Chris Hatcher was informed after the Eagles' they "honed in on real well," not revealing any other win against The Citadel that he had been fired. The candidates. question that some fans, students and alumni are This is a suspicious situation, given that they fired asking, however, is "Did they fire the wrong person?" Hatcher after the Eagles' fifth win of the season and Many opinions have been voiced as to whether before his four-year contract was up. or not Hatcher should have been fired. On one hand, The question becomes, did they fire the right when one is hired to do a job, he is expected to perform person? With Sam Baker still around, students are that job and deliver the best results he can. buzzing about whether or not he should have been In a season where the Eagles had five wins and fired instead of - or with - Hatcher. After all, it is Baker six losses, Hatcher hasn't exactly performed in the whohiredHatcher.andBakerwhokeptHatcherhere way he was expected upon hire. for as long as he did. The men's soccer team finished with a season University studentshavealsovoicedfrustrations at with 15 losses, one tie and one win. The women's Bruce Grube. Grube has stated, however, that recent soccer team finished with 17lossesandonewin.Both personnel decisions have been shared with incoming coaches still remain. PresidentBrooks Keel. Vice President ofBusiness and Ontheotherhand,Hatcherwalkedintoavacuum Finance Ron Core also had a hand in the decision leftafterthedepartureofBrianVanGorder.andmany since he was with Baker when Hatcher was informed fedmathestilliscleaningupthemessleftin mat snafu. that his contract would not be renewed. Less than one week after it was announced that The firing should have been handled in a more Hatcher was fired, Georgia Southern announced ' efficient manner and Hatcher should have been given Obama:Too little too late? the new head coach for the GSU Eagles. In a press at least one more season to build a program that he Obama appears increasing the need for troops even more. conference on Sunday, Athletic Director Sam Baker has been working on for three years. poised to order The delay is also potentially damaging to Obama 30,000 more troops on the political front. When he ran in 2008, he into Afghanistan argued that Iraq was a distraction from the "real starting today. How- conflict" in Afghanistan, and the hunt for Osama Why Tiger should tell all ever, I say that this bin Laden. By making Afghanistan his intended may be a move that's muitaryfocus,however,heputmoreofTiis "political This week, while than a written statement, it encourages specula- John DiPietro a day late and a dollar capital" onthelinebasedon activity on the ground, we were enjoying tion in our 24/7 news cycle. is a junior political short, unfortunately, more so than normal because of the intensified the after effects of What's most remarkable about this, however, science major from John's Creek, Ga. He is a both militarily and media attention Obama attracted. Now, though, Thanksgiving, Tiger is the fact that we haven't heard much of these guest columnist for The politically. he has presented himself as indecisive on the issue Woods crashed into kinds of stories in the past year or two. Remem- George-Anne. Obama's plan of the war, though he certainly didn't intend to do a fire hydrant. At ber Paris Hilton? Britney Spears? The celebrity comes after months that. Just as Kerry did in 2004, the Republicans least, that's what his antics of the yesteryear? of deliberation as to will undoubtedly use the inactivity on his part press representatives Yes, in this economy, people don't pay as much what he would do. His top general in Afghanistan, James Kicklighter against him and the Democrats in 2010 and 2012. is a senior public rela- released. attention to these stories. The Jon and Kate's of Stanley McChrystal, requested the surge about Even more problematic, his inaction until now tions major from Clax- As of now, there this world have folded as reality has firmly set three months ago. That's right - three months to has hurt his reputation amongst our allies in the ton, Ga. He is a staff is no hard evidence into the American psyche. decide how to act. While some would argue that columnist for Afghani war, especially the UK, which will be a The George-Anne. to verify that he did This, more than anything, shows why it mat- it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to problem. As with Iraq, one of the primary goals nothing but crash ters so much that he simply come out with the political action, military action is much different is for the Afghani people to take over their own into the hydrant. truth about his wreck. than, say, health care. The president is placed military and police efforts eventually. However it However, with his constant refusal to speak to We are no longer in a national mood for this in control of day-to-day military actions by the will be difficult to do prepare them all by ourselves; police, the news, blogs and social media outlets kind of amusement because there is so much Framers to act in a rapid capacity. Congress has without allies, our attention will be further divided are buzzing. truth that faces our own lives. The reality of losing powers to check the use of military force, but the between training the forces necessary and actually I, too, suspect there's something different our 401 Ks, the reality of furloughs or even the job PRESIDENT is commander-in-chief because ac- fighting terrorists and insurgents on the ground. at play because I'm pretty certain rumors of an we need that we can't find. Today, the ordinary tion is supposed to be rapid - thoughtfully, but Further, it may appearto other countries thatObama extramarital affair are true. Nevertheless, it is a heroes are the ones who remain ordinary, living with some haste. Waiting to gauge the political is indecisive on other issues as well, forcing them model case for how publicity can be mishandled their lives quietly and without fanfare. ramifications will only lead to more trouble in to move forward on policy agreements without with a few quick decisions. The longer Tiger stays silent, the more his the battlefield - morale can and has fallen, and American support. Obama has needlessly hurt our With his public relations team advising reputation is tarnished. Just you wait, we'll have our enemy can become emboldened by inaction, military and diplomatic stance with his inaction; I against a press conference and anything other another Chris Brown on our hands in a few weeks. making more destructive attacks and possibly only pray that it doesn't cost us more than it has. mam■ EH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1,2009 I THE GEORGE-AWE 1EWS I PAGE 5 Fire alarm sounds at Deal Hall Today's reception serves as Grubes' final send-off ByAllyRakoczy Staff writer President Bruce Grube will have his final send-off reception in the Center for Arts and Theater from 4-6 p.m. today. The reception will serve as a final goodbye for Georgia Southerns 11th president and his wife, Kathryn Grube. According to Marilyn Bruce, Grube's executive administrative assistant, both students and members of the community were invited to attend the event and were sent invitations several weeks prior. Bruce Grube "At 4:45, we'll be making presentations and remarks... I imagine we're going to ask him to make some remarks after the presentations, and I imagine he'll want to [make some remarks] as well," said Bruce. The reception will serve as a tribute to the lasting effect the president and his wife have had at GSU. "This is our way of acknowledging his accomplishments during his 10 and Katherine Kennedy/STAFF Two fire trucks tied up traffic on Sweetheart Circle Monday around 3:30 p.m. Firefighters were responding to a half years as president as well as recognizing the contributions Kathryn has an alarm, according to firefighters on the scene. made because she has been by his side all those years," said Bruce. Grube leaves GSU after over 10 years as the university's president. : electrical, chemical, nuclear, mechanical and aeronautical. Sciences: physics, biology, chemistry, toxicology, virology and veterinary science. 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"Some of the scenes in the movie were cheesier The premier of "New Moon," which is the sec- than those in the book," Wiggins said. ond installment of the Twilight saga films based Amber Merritt, a GSU freshman, also is a fan of on the popular books, brought a record crowd to the series. However, when the first film premiered, Carmike Cinemas in Statesboro. A crowd packed her expectations were not very high. the cinema and lined the parking lot hours before "When it first came out, I was under the im- the nine midnight showings Nov. 20. pression it was going to be stupid," she said. But "This is the biggest midnight crowd we've she has been hooked to the series ever since the had," said Scottie Jernigan, manager of Carmike first movie debuted. Cinemas. He said that this premier, which he "I don't read, but I read those books in no estimated the theater sold 1,500 tickets for, was time," Merritt said. larger than "The Dark Knight" or any of the "Star She added what drew her to the "Twilight" Katherlne Kennedy/STAFF Wars" films. stories is that she is a "sucker for romance." She Carmike Cinemas sold approximately 1,500 tickets for the midnight showing of "New Moon." "There wasn't any advertising," Jernigan said. also complimented the actors and actresses in He said that, in addition to the 1,500 tickets sold the films, saying that Robert Pattinson, who plays "It's not mushy," she said, referring to the film's and he stares at her [Bella] when she's asleep." for the numerous midnight theater showings of Edward, and Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella, were romantic overtones. "It's unpredictable. It keeps Other fans, such as Deal ,made it clear they were "New Moon,"600 were already sold for the Friday the perfect choices for those roles. you on edge." for Team Edward. However, a third team also made showings. Bailey Deal, who is in her third year in college, A theme of the night was aligning to either itself known while waiting for the movie to begin. Students from both area high schools and said that she didn't "remember it being this big Team Edward or Team Jacob. The schism around "We're on Team Jakeward," said Caitlin Taylor, Georgia Southern stood in line for hours-some last time," referring to the premier of "Twilight." the two male leads of the film and book series was who had been in line since 10:15 p.m. She and her even arrived as early as 3 p.m. to see the film. She, like Merritt, thought the .film "was going to evident in the line outside of Carmike Cinemas. group said that, "In the books, we're Team Edward." Bradley Wiggins, a senior at Statesboro High be stupid," but she read the first book in two days, Leah Lamb, a junior at GSU, said that she sup- However, in the movies, she said she and her friends School, said that she has read all of the books, and after seeing the film, became addicted. ported Team Jacob because "Edward is a psycho, were Team Jacob, due to the actor Taylor Lautner. 7/7 Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 5:00 PM at the Fair Road softball complex. Ull proceeds from the event go to the Statesboro Food Bank. Admission is free, and a $5 meal ticket will get you a dinner from one of our participating restaurants at the event! Meal tickets will be sold at the Russell Union Rotunda from 11-1 on Tuesday December 1 and at the event. If you want to play, contact Kelley Callaway at [email protected]. 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Porter qualified for Omicron Delta Kappa, GSU's National Leadership Honor Society, which requires students to be in the top 35 percent of their class. In order to apply, students must receive an invitation. Through the honor society, Porter helped out the community in several ways, as well as held yet another office position, induction chair. "I'm most active in this honor society as I really enjoyit, so I do a lot with them," she said. "We worked the Statesboro.Fair this year, which was a big canned food drive. People could get in with either one can or $1, and all donations were given to the Statesboro Food Bank." Along with the canned food drive, she has participated in the Angel Ghristmas Tree at Lakeside, which the society runs each year, and Keep Bulloch Beautiful, where the society adopted Highway 67 and picked up all the trash along the side of the road. "The honor society is an honor to be involved Susan Pugh/STAFF with, and it's just a great thing to be a part of Katie Porter, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, is a hard-working member of Southern Ambassadors and is also a Peer Leader for the university. she said. Katie Porter, a senior accounting major, projects each year, which help out students on House for incoming freshmen last Saturday. Porter also is a member of a few other went above and beyond throughout campus and various people within the Bulloch She also participated in scholarship showcases organizations on campus which include the Order her collegiate career by getting herself County area. and helped with the seating during events such as of Omega, a Greek honor society; Beta Gamma involved with multiple clubs and organizations One of these projects is their annual Stick It Up Condoleezza Rice's visit. Sigma, a business honor society, and the accounting across campus. She is one of Georgia Southerns for Arthritis, where Porter and the other members "I love being involved on campus, especially association with her major. proud leaders who managed to devote her time to of the sorority sell water guns on campus in order with the Southern Ambassadors, because I can give Porter offered her advice to GSU students who each organization and still finish with exceptional to raise money for victims of arthritis. students a good experience. I want them to love possess the same goals and aspirations she did in grades. She also participated in the sorority's Run for the this school as much as I do," she said. becoming a GSU leader. Porter began her journey by rushing Alpha Roses last year and also helped run the concession Porter did not stop at being a Southern "My advice to other people would be to get Omicron Pi her freshman year, which allowed her to stands on Friday nights at Bulloch Academy. Ambassador; however, she also decided to take started as early as possible, as in freshman year. reach out to different organizations around campus. "The sorority is just a great way to get involved another step as a GSU leader by working as a You need to find what interests you and meet other "I rushed Alpha Omicron Pi my freshman year on campus and in the community. It's where I met Peer Leader for Theresa Novotny's First Year people who will get you involved with other things, in order to meet people," she said. "Afterwards, I my best friends," she said. Experience class. and you need to be willing to commit. If you do was invited to honor societies by the older people Through her sorority, Porter gained connections As a Peer Leader, she worked closely with this, it will definitely pay off," she said. in my sorority. Once you get involved in things, it which allowed her to get involved with the Southern Novotny and planned lessons, graded papers and "My college experience overall has been just starts snowballing until you're involved with Ambassadors. helped the freshmen in the class learn certain absolutely wonderful and I can't imagine not being everything else too." As a Southern Ambassador, Porter gives tours aspects of campus that every student should know. involved with everything, especially my freshman In her sorority, Porter has successfully filled of the campus to prospective students as well as "FYE isn't a hard class, but it can be helpful for year. It just would have been a totally different the position of vice president of communication works events that GSU hosts for those students. freshmen. I showed them areas of campus that can experience, but it has been a great one" she said. as well as vice president of chapter development. One of these events in which Porter devoted part be useful to know. Sometimes I even brought in "I have met some incredible people and had Her sorority participates in community service of her Thanksgiving Holiday to was GSU's Open cookies to share with the class," she said. a great time while receiving a great education." M««|MI|PPI TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 1,2009 I THE GEORSE-ANME FEATURES I PAGE 9 The semester is coming to an end, which means it's time for students to formally give their feedback to professors. If you're currendy a student at Georgia Southern, you've probably already experienced filling out professor evaluation forms. Students sit down with pencil in hand while selecting the most appropriate rating for each class, Butwhatmoststudentsdon'tknowisthepurpose professor evaluation sheets serve and what actually happens to these forms once they are placed in that little brown folder. The evaluations are broken down into four sections These sections consisting of student/ course rating, instruction/instructor rating, student background and open-ended questions that are hand written by students. These evaluations are based on 23 standard questions presented on a PinkScan version scantron. According to the Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, these student evaluation sheets go through a number of various venues to be scored and rated before they can be officially processed and filed. In order to achieve unbiased and accurate faculty evaluation scores, they must first be entered into a Katherine Kennedy/STAFF Scanmark machine. Upon entering this machine, Professorevaluationsarefilledoutattheend of every semesterand are instrumental in determining class size,subject matter and teacher performance. departments willbe able to come up with apercentage opportunity to respond to their ratings and expand Once the records are filed on a professor, they they are actually teaching the course. and ratings, which evolve to an average for each on changes for the next semester," said Diane Cone, are sent to the department chair and the dean's office In the past, "analyisis of scores for evidence of professor. faculty member of College of Health and Human for review. validity" studies show that the level of student interest Departmental secretaries typewritten comments Sciences. These records are constantiy looked at for future in a subject going into the course should be weaker made by students before being submitted back to There are several factors that are considered, administration decisions. The files are not to be shared thanastudents post interest, mean ingit is the teacher's the professor. including class size, subject matter and the way a outside of each department. job to enhance a student's interest in a course. These evaluations serve two main purposes. The professor delivers the course. Departments may differ in how the professor When students fill out these professor evaluation first is that professors will be able see how students "Although changes are solely left up to the evaluation forms are utilized, however, it is up to the forms, they should keep in mind the effects that these perceive their teaching styles and how effective they professor, most of the times they do choose to make department chair and faculty to determine how the forms could potentially have on the improvements may or may not be. the appropriate improvements," said Cone. ratings are used. that are made in the future. When professors receive these forms back the The evaluations also serve as an indication whether The main concern for instructors is that they are Professor evaluations forms are a direct way for following semester, they will be able to make the a faculty member should or should not receive salary being rated on the likes and dislikes that students students to impact what is going on in the classroom necessary improvements. " This gives professors a increases, tenure or promotions. may have for them as a teacher and not the way that so that courses can be more effective and successful. Southern Explosion dance team steps up to be number one By Sarah Gricius Inordertoprepareforeventsandcompetitions, sure that each girl performing looks good." the team is required to participate in two Guest writer dancers attend two-hour practices three times a Since the team does not have a coach this community service activities. week. Practices are at GSU's Recreational Activity year, the team is run by two captains, Megan Skelley said, "We always enjoy participating Georgia Southern's Southern Explosion dance Center in the combative studio two. Skelley and Kirby Martin. in these events. We help provide entertainment team performs at multiple events year round, Southern ExplosiondancerMandy Rutherford Skelley said, "Being a captain, there are for those dedicated fans that come out to support including at basketball games, volleyball games, said, "One of my obligations as a dance member endless obligations. There is financing, working Georgia Southern." Big Man on Campus and the yearly DooDah is attending every scheduled practice and any with club sports, making up routines, scheduling "By participating in things like the competition. additional practices. As a dance team, if one performances and keeping the team focused Homecoming parade and banner contests, the The team's most important competition of the member is missing, it can be really hard to and excited. It can be overwhelming, but it is DooDah step show and basketball games, we try year is the National Dance Association Collegiate improve the dance as a whole." definitely worth it." to raise school spirit," said Rutherford. Dance Nationals held in Daytona, Fla. The dance team starts its season with tryouts Rutherford said, "I joined the team because I Off campus, the team holds a dance camp The team has placed top 10 in its division in August or early September. Rutherford said, knew I wanted to continue dancing in college, and for younger girls every year. At the end of the since 2007 and received fourth in last year's "After you are on the team, you have to try out this is the best opportunity for trained dancers camp, the girls have the opportunity to perform competition, beating teams such as Kennesaw for each dance that is performed. Since we do at Georgia Southern. I also wanted the chance at the basketball game. Although it is considered State University, Illinois State University and different styles of dance, we often have to learn to compete, as I have never done that before." a fundraiser, the team enjoys teaching others the Wichita State University. several dances at once. 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FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT TWITTERXOM/GSUSPORTS Be sure to add the George-Anne as a friend or fan on Facebook for all 11 Sports the latest news, updates and events around the GSU community Tuesday, December 1,2009 Coaching Carousel: What to take from the Monken hire By Thorn Cunningham Despite the departure of Chris Hatcher, many at the current roster, the Eagles don't exactly have the triple option offense with success. The success Sports editor still believe his time at GSU was not long enough. the right personel to run this philosophy. That stems from coaching however. The personel will One could argue that three years is not enough isn't saying the current players are not capable of come as time goes on, but the success of the triple After the Eagles' victory over The Citadel, time to re-build a program. learning and executing the triple option, but it option offense first comes from the coaching. the university announced they would not renew Others argue Hatcher's departure was right will take some time before the offense can reach Hiring Monken gives a confidence boost to the the contract of former head coach Chris Hatcher. on time in order to move the program forward. it's full potential of running it. triple option fans, because he has been running it During his three year tenure, Hatcher compiled Hatcher didn't make the playoffs with Walter Pay- When the triple option worked for GSU in the for so long with a coach who has proven his success an 18-15 record without making the playoffs once. ton Award winner Jayson Foster and went 5-6 after past, it wasn't because it was a unique offense or at more than one school. The Eagles finished the season with a 5-6 record, running off Ohio State recruit Antonio Henton. it only worked because of the personel we had, So what can we take from the Monken hire? It only the third time in 28 seasons GSU has finished Despite which ever way you feel about Hatcher it worked because the system and players were seems pretty clear that Monken was hired because with a loosing record. leaving, the Eagles now have a new coach and look coached well. Paul Johnson was the offensive co- of the past success he was involved with when this On Sunday afternoon, the university an- to move forward. ordinator during the national championship years school's football program was on top. nounced new head coach Jeff Monken. Monken Looking at the situation, there seems to be in 85' and 86' before departing to Hawaii. Then The fact that Paul Johnson has had success with was with the Eagles for five years between 1997- one main reason as to why GSU chose Monken during his head coaching tenure from 97' to 01', he the same system everywhere he has gone should 2001 while helping post a 62-10 record under as the new head coach. One reason is believed to put up a 62-10 record running the triple option. bring confidence for those excited about the triple Paul Johnson. bring the tripe option offense back to Statesboro. If the univeristy is frying to re-live those suc- option. Now the university brings in a coach who Monken comes over from Georgia Tech, where When Monken worked under Paul Johnson at cessful days, Monken may have been the right has been with Johnson for almost his entire head he was the slot back coach and the Special Teams GSU, the Eagles led the SoCoh in rushing, mak- hire. This is a coach who has pretty much spent his coaching career in hopes that he will mirror the Coordinator. During2003-2007, Monken spenthis ing the triple option a dominant component in entire career with Paul Johnson, running the same success Johnson has had. time at Navy where he was also the Special Teams the Eagles' offense. system every year, despite, which team he goes to. The Eagles are looking in the right direction Coordinator. So what can we take from the Chris For those excited about the triple option coming Since Paul Johnson left GSU, he has been at in terms of bringing back the system, but whether Hatcher fire and the Jeff Monken hire? back to Statesboro, give Monken patience. Looking Navy and Georgia Tech, two schools that have ran Monken can coach it will be answered in the future. LOOKING FOR AN ELECTIVE? 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Tyler Troupe quickly added a bucket to football Head Coach. put GSU back on top by one. The Eagles outscored the Lions 41-37 in the Georgia Tech slot back second half, but a three pointer made by Arkansas coach and special with four seconds remaining sent the game into overtime. teams coordinator Jeff Johnson put the first points on the board in Monken was named overtime for the Eagles and soon after the Eagles the new Head Coach pulled away with a ten point lead in overtime. for GSU football. Johnson nailed a pair of free throws in the last seconds of the game to seal the win for the Eagles. Shooting 60 percent from the floor in the final Eagle football players game of the classic, GSU topped Troy, 80-77. Markeith Wylie and Brent Although the game was in Troy's favor, the Eagles proved that they could hold their own Russell were named to the against the Trojans. All-SoCon Second Team Troy won the tipoff and immediately opened Defense. with a shot from behind the arc. RobEakins/STAFF Earl on, the Trojans took an early five point Georgia Southern fell to Val- gain, but Rory Spencer.cut the lead to three with Freshmen Brent Russell, parasio, but defeated Troy and a pair of free throws. Darius Eubanks, Jamere :he» eagles** Arkansas-Fort Smith during Midway through the first half, GSU went on this weekend's Legend Classic a 2-0 run and achieved a five point lead, but the Valentine and Patrick Tournament. Eagles momentum slipped away as the Trojans Barker were named to stole the lead late in the first. Troy led GSU at the SoCon All-Freshmen By Latrice Williams "We played hard buzzer to buzzer, but there the half, 32-30. Team. Staff writer are definitely some things we need to improve The Trojans drew blood first at the start of the defensively," said Coach Charlton "C. Y' Young. "I'm second half, but the Eagles kept their intensity The Georgia Southern men's basketball team disappointed that we allowed 71 percent field goal by continuously fighting to keep the score tied. Women's basketball fell finished the Legends Classic taking two games to percentage in the second half in our last game and Troy took a brief one-point lead off free one, winning a well-fought battle over Troy and an to Colorado and New 56 percent for the game tonight. Our press got us throws by Delk, countered by a three-point play extraordinary overtime game against Arkansas- back in the game, no question. We're continuing to off a Spencer layup for a one-point Eagle margin. Orleans during the Omni Fort Smith. learn more about our team and each game we are Macon hit two from the charity stripe to push the Hotel Classic hosted in Junior guard Willie Powers scored a career-best playing now prepares us for conference competi- Trojans ahead, 73-72, until a persistent Drayton Boulder, Colorado. 27 points and senior guard Antonio Hanson added tion down the road." rebounded his own missed shot and hit a jumper 20, but it wasn't enough as Valparaiso came away Saturday, the Eagles ended their four game los- with 1:16 remaining in the game, 74-73, Georgia with the 97-89 win at Hanner Fieldhouse. With ing streak against the University of Arkansas-Fort Southern. Men's basketball wins two nine ties and seven lead changes in the first half, Smith in their second match-up of the Legends Troy's Vernon Taylor hit two more free throws the Eagles and Crusaders appeared set to combat, Classic. GSU won the game in overtime, 86:77. countered by two by Powers. Delk, back at the out of three games during but Brandon Wood scored seven of Valparaiso's Senior guard Antoine Johnson took charge of the line, gave the Trojans their last lead 77-76 before the Legends Classic next 10 points to give the Crusaders a 47-39 lead game and helped lead his team in overtime. "A.J. Powers hit the game-winning jumper. With 1.4 hosted in Statesboro, at halftime. (Antoine Johnson) carried us defensively and seconds remaining, Troy had a play set, but Delk Georgia. Hanson and Powers each hit another three and offensively during the most critical times in the threw the Troy inbounds pass into the stands. Rory Spencer completed a three-point play to pull game," said Coach Young. "Winning a close game Rucker hit two free throws to seal the victory. the score within eight with just under four minutes like this will help us more in the long run because "The benefits of our difficult schedule are be- Men's basketball 2010 left to play. Trading Eagle baskets and Crusader it challenged us every minute." ginning to show," said Coach Young. "Last night, free throws, the lead went back and forth between Coming off of four straight losses, the Eagles we had to grind it out against Arkansas-Fort Smith recruiting class was nine and 11 during the final minute. A final three- desperately needed to win this game to build some and because of that, today, everyone in our huddle named best in the SoCon pointer by Powers cut the lead back to seven with momentum. The Lions took an early five point believed we could win. Ben Drayton and Antonio according to ESPN. 15 seconds left, but a final free throw by Wood put lead, as the Eagles started off a bit lackadaisical in Hanson really came through for us, Antonio hit the final margin at eight points. the first half, slacking off on their defensive duties. a wall, but fought through it." !vl3lon of StuJ&Jit A-f-fair-S OSK1 £r>r-o//went Ma/iaje/yient aS oje f>/ay THE STUDENT MEDIA
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