Chapman best for Audiences impaled by Basketball teams in secretary of state ‘Running with Scissors’ preseason games OPINIONS, Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT, Page 6 SPORTS, Page 8 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 113, Issue 48 ■ HOMECOMING Concert attendance less than expected Homecoming concerts have 10,000 people came to the because nearly 120,000 president of University Nick Gajewski, a senior UAPD numbers suggest no been released, but the num- Ying Yang Twins concert on people were expected Programs last year, said majoring in philosophy, increase in attendance bers come marked with an the Medical Center field. to be on campus during there were about 20,000 said that despite the less- asterisk. Last week, UA spokes- Homecoming weekend. attendees at last October’s than-expected turnout, he BY PHIL OWEN According to UAPD woman Deborah Lane said But if police numbers are concert when the bands still thinks the decision to Assistant Entertainment Editor Deputy Chief Mark Shockley, the decision by UA offi- correct, there were fewer or Collective Soul and Better split the concert was justi- ■ [email protected] between 10,000 and 12,000 cials to split the concert about the same number of Than Ezra played on the fied. people attended the Neal was a logistics issue, and concertgoers as attended Quad. The concert numbers “Hindsight is 20/20,” Some attendance McCoy show on the Quad, she said increased crowds the 2005 concert. Michelle UP relies on also come from numbers for Friday night’s and between 8,000 and were expected for the event Fuentes, who was vice UAPD, Fuentes said. See NUMBERS, Page 2 Student’s killer still on the loose

McFarland Boulevard. No description of suspect Swindle said the second available yet, police say vehicle’s driver honked twice when the Pathfinder BY CHRISTY CONNER AND CHARITY SCOTT pulled into its driveway, The Crimson White and Hollis exited the car and walked into the street. Differing from earlier Approximately three shots reports, the car accident followed, and the driver of that ultimately led to UA the Pathfinder turned to find student Conrad Hollis’ mur- Hollis lying wounded in the der early Saturday morn- middle of the street, Swindle ing occurred around Denny said. CW/ T.G. Paschal Chimes on University Matt Gordon, a sopho- Left: Markecia Erby, 2, gets candy from Kate O’Conner, a freshman majoring in nursing, during Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat. Right: Gavin Vaughn, 2, Boulevard, Tuscaloosa more majoring in interna- receives candy from Amy Swartzfager, a freshman majoring in accounting, during sorority row Trick-or-treat on Halloween night. Police Department Chief tional business, was driv- Ken Swindle said. ing the Pathfinder the night After several people called Hollis was shot. and claimed they had wit- Gordon said he and Hollis, nessed the fender bend- a National Guardsman who er, TPD was able to piece had recently returned from together more information Iraq, had been best friends leading up to Hollis’ death, for years. Swindle said. “We grew up together, and TPD officials are mak- he was always easy going Trick ing progress regarding the and full of life,” Gordon description of Hollis’ attack- said. er but were unable to com- He also said Hollis was ment because of the ongo- both a great friend and stu- ing investigation, Swindle dent. or said. “He always had a positive Area children attend the which were closed off to traf- YMCA sponsors trick- “The YMCA has sponsored Hollis, 21, was a pas- attitude,” Gordon said. “He fic. Treatthis event for the past four senger in a maroon Nissan never meant any harm to annual event on Colonial Superman, also known as or-treating event for years,” said YMCA member- Pathfinder that rear-ended anybody.” and Magnolia drives 7-year-old Hunter Whitley, Halloween ship and marketing director an unidentified vehicle car- He also said Hollis had said he had a “pretty good” Bill Myers. “We want to give time. parents the opportunity to rying a man and a woman gone through a lot during BY LAURA FENTON BY KYLE GUNNELS “I liked it when the soror- bring out their kids to a safe Saturday. The drivers agreed his one year tour of duty in Contributing Writer Staff Reporter ity girls asked me to flex my environment.” there was no damage and Iraq, but always stayed opti- ■ [email protected] The event saw a rush of drove on instead of report- mistic about life. Action figures, dinosaurs muscles,” Whitley said. “I got millions of pieces of candy.” children arrive during the ing the accident, Swindle “We’re all going to miss and princesses occupied Smiles — along with candy Whitley has one reason to first 45 minutes of the hour- said. him,” Gordon said. “We’ll the campus for one evening — were abundant in the return next year, he said: “the and-a-half-long event, and When the vehicles never forget him.” Tuesday, and with a single Bruno’s parking lot Monday password, collected provi- girls.” attendance slowly wound reached the next red light, Gordon declined to com- night as both student and sions to enhance superpowers Twinkling mini pumpkin local organizations partici- down as the event came to a the man stepped out of the ment further about what or just stay up past bed time. lights and webs with plastic pated in the annual Trunk or close. second car wielding a gun happened early Saturday Residents of sorority hous- spiders lay in the front bushes Treat event to provide a safe “You never know an exact and ordered the Pathfinder’s morning. es on Colonial and Magnolia and the trees in the yard of alternative to trick-or-treat- number of kids to expect, but driver to follow him, Swindle Hollis’ visitation is sched- drives hosted the annual the Kappa Delta house were ing for children. this year we’re planning for said. The driver did not, but uled for Wednesday from trick-or-treating event for draped with toilet paper. Organizations set up with between 400 and 500 kids to unbeknownst to those in 6 to 8 p.m. at Lowndes children in the west Alabama “The seniors roll the yard their trunks for kids to walk come out,” Myers said. the Pathfinder, the second Funeral Home in his home- area. Each house was decked every year and make the around and get candy from This year the YMCA made vehicle followed them back town, Columbus, Miss. His in Halloween décor as fairies, tombstones,” said Molly everyone in the parking lot. it possible for some kids to to the Pathfinder driver’s funeral service will follow on cowgirls, devils, witches and Crawford, a junior majoring About 15 organizations par- attend who might not have home on Orange Street, Thursday at Mt. Zion Baptist pirates and gave away candy. ticipated in this year’s event, near Hargrove Road and Church at 10 a.m. Security patrolled the streets, See TRICK, Page 5 organizers said. See TREAT, Page 2 Tuscaloosa City Council bans new liquor licenses for 90 days

just the concentration of too The city is working on a plan work.” ers the blocks between the ees or to special events licens- Moratorium will give time many bars. zoning plan for the downtown Maddox said part of that Black Warrior River to the ees. He said Cooper Consulting for a study to change the In order to prevent another area to create a “diverse mar- one chance is ensuring proper north, Queen City Avenue to is studying the downtown area large concentration of bars in ket” of restaurants, bars and zoning in the area to prevent the east, Paul W. Bryant to the to advise the city on zoning zoning for bars the downtown area like the shops for the area, Maddox a large concentration of bars south and Lurleen Wallace issues to create a varied down- concentration on the Strip, said. in one place, as there is on Boulevard South to the town shopping area. BY AMANDA PETERSON Cooper Consulting is also Senior Staff Reporter he said the City Council has “The city and the federal the Strip. There has been a west. Both the Strip and the placed a 90-day moratorium, government spent nearly $100 moratorium on all new alco- Downtown/Riverfront district working with both the city and ■ [email protected] effective today, on all new million fixing up the down- hol licensees on the Strip since fall in this area. the University to study the Mayor Walt Maddox said lounge liquor licenses, or bar town district,” Maddox said. last May. That will expire Dec. City attorney Bob Ennis said Strip area and offer advice as that the Tuscaloosa City licenses, for the “downtown “We only get one shot of mak- 15. the moratorium will not apply Council is not against bars, central business district.” ing this downtown renewal The latest moratorium cov- to new restaurant liquor licens- See BARS, Page 3

■ ■ ■ The Crimson White Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Newsroom — 348-6144 Fax — 348-4116 Advertising — 348-7845 www.cw.ua.edu ■ Classifieds — 348-7355 ■ Letters, op-eds — [email protected] ■ Press releases, announcements — [email protected] online 2 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 ■ NEWS CAMPUS HC queen dreamt of crown BY MEGHAN MENARD every aspect of campus wheth- INTobrief submit a brief, e-mail [email protected] Contributing Writer er it be leadership, service and academics.” “Take a minute, look around, Burch has a 3.9 GPA and was ANNOUNCEMENTS enjoy it. It doesn’t get much also named the University’s better than this.” Outstanding Junior. She said Those were the words Lauren she had always thought about Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Burch, 2006 Homecoming running for Homecoming The Community Service Center is sponsoring a Beat queen, heard from Governor queen. Auburn Beat Hunger halfway party in the Ferguson Center Bob Riley as she stood on the “Ever since I was a little girl Plaza Monday from noon to 2 p.m. Students are encouraged football field Saturday during I’ve come to Homecoming,” to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Beat half-time of the Homecoming she said. “We lived in Florida, Auburn Beat Hunger Food Fight. game. Chicago and Connecticut For more information, call the Community Service Center Burch, a senior majoring in and we always made the trip at 348-2865. marketing, said walking out on down.” the field was the best part of Burch said her father grad- the experience. uated from the University of CW/ Leslie Roop Election debate Thursday “Through [the] Capstone Alabama and her family mem- Lauren Burch is crowned Homecoming queen by Gov. bob Riley on The VOTES Coalition, a non-partisan student group [Woman program], I had been bers are big Alabama fans. designed to raise political awareness in the community, will on the field, but not when the “My dad brought me to Saturday. host the second annual Election Day Debate on Thursday at attention was on me,” she games since I was 4,” she said. 6 p.m. in Room 125 of ten Hoor Hall. said. “We watch every single game. town of Fairfield, Connecticut Burch said the overall The event, designed to highlight a series of conten- Burch is involved on cam- My dog’s name is Bama. We where she graduated from experience of becoming the tious topics currently being discussed in Washington pus. She was a Capstone have a big southern house in Fairfield High School. Homecoming queen intro- and Montgomery, will set Nick Rose, president of the Woman from 2004-05. She is Connecticut, and we have an “My family’s been great,” duced her to many great peo- College Democrats; Andy Yerbey, chairman of the College vice president of the senior Alabama room.” she said. “When we found out ple on campus. Republicans; and Rob Crocker, president of the College honor society Omicron Delta Burch said she applied only I was on Homecoming court “Just seeing the support they Libertarians, in a debate against each other. Bill Stewart, for- Kappa and is in the Order of to the Capstone. they were thrilled and they had and the excitement they mer chairman of the UA political science department and Omega, a senior greek honor “I was pretty much brain said ‘after that it’s just gravy.’” had about the whole situation an expert on Alabama politics, will moderate the event. society. washed since birth to come Burch said she was nomi- was just really great,” she said. For further information, contact Alex Flachsbart at (925) She said the Homecoming here, and then I fell in love with nated and sponsored by her Burch said her other inter- 914-3584. queen is the embodiment of the school,” she said. Phi Mu sorority sisters. ests include hanging out with the University. Burch’s only sibling, Grace “They were really excited for her friends and shopping. She Film showing and talk to honor UA alum “Since the student body Burch, followed the family tra- me,” she said. “When all the will graduate in May. elects it, it is someone who dition and is now a sophomore other candidates were talking “Hopefully [I will] go to New York filmmaker Robert Clem will screen his film they want to represent them,” at the University. around you and everyone’s Manhattan,” she said. “And “Company K,” based on the classic World War I novel by UA she said. “I think it’s somebody Burch said her family flew putting in just as big a fight as hopefully do brand manage- alumnus William March, in Room 205 of Gorgas Library on that has really encompassed down Thursday from her home- you, they were there for me.” ment for a corporation.” Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Clem will speak briefly on his role as a director and filmmaker and will show clips from his documentary on nity,” said Jessica Trevino, a said 98.1 WTXT DJ Wild Bill. “So far tonight, I think the William March before showing the 2004 feature-length film TREAT freshman majoring in chemi- “I won’t be giving out candy best costume I have seen was “Company K.” Continued from Page 1 cal engineering and a mem- on Halloween because my the little boy in a chicken The event is free and open to the public. ber of the UA colony of Sigma porch light is broken, so this costume. He was cute,” said been able to go trick or treat- Lambda Gamma sorority. is my chance to help out.” Dana Backus, a junior major- WEATHER ing any other way. Other organizations from Costume watching was one ing in child development. “The local YMCA runs four campus that participated in of the ways volunteers spent The event was successful after-school programs and the event were the National their time when not handing in providing a safe place for Today Mostly cloudy with a offered to transport the kids Society of Collegiate Scholars, out candy to all the super- children to get Halloween 73º/49º 20 percent chance of here and back so they can Golden Key, Delta Sigma heroes and creatures of the candy while giving members have the chance to partic- Theta and The Crimson night. of the community a chance to showers. ipate in this event,” Myers Kaydettes. Some of the most memo- help out. Mostly sunny. said. Several on-air personalities rable costumes of the night “It is very rewarding to Thursday The event gave some from local radio stations were were two Elmos, a volunteer see all the kids so happy to 66º/36º University students the also on hand to do live broad- dressed as Flava Flav, a young be out here and getting all Sunny. opportunity to receive service casts from the event as the girl in an inflatable sumo suit, the candy,” said Christina Friday hours for different organiza- night went on. a hyperactive Spiderman, Martin, a sophomore major- tions; however, some saw this “We love these kids and its several bees and many oth- ing in accounting. “It really is 62º/37º as a way to gain something good to see them out here,” ers. a great event.” else. “I’m from out-of-state and QUOTE OF THE DAY thought this would be a great way to interact with and get to “I won’t be giving out candy on know the Tuscaloosa commu- Halloween because my porch light is NUMBERS broken, so this is my chance to help Continued from Page 1

out.” Gajewski said. “It certainly — Wild Bill, a DJ for 98.1 WTXT FM, on helping seems plausible to me that out at the Trunk or treat event the Ying Yang Twins would be a much larger draw than See “Trick or Treat” Neal McCoy. Page 1 “It really does seem like a reasonable move to me.” The Crimson White is ... Gajewski also said he thought the low attendance ■ Marlin Caddell - editor, ■ Dan Sellers - assistant sports was, in part, caused by the [email protected], 348-8049 editor, [email protected] split. ■ Mike Faulk - managing ■ Lindsay Maples - chief copy Erik Uribe, a sophomore editor: news, [email protected] editor, [email protected] majoring in political science, ■ Callie Corley - managing ■ Cassie Edwards - had a different viewpoint. editor: design, [email protected] advertising manager, 348-8044 “I think if they would have left it in one place, they ■ ■ Matt McLeod - assistant A.J. 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[email protected] executive, 348-6153 When asked about the ■ Kristie Busam - campus ■ Tyler Sanderson - account number of attendees at the affairs editor, [email protected] executive, 348-6153 concerts, Lane said that no estimates were available ■ Jessie Patterson - sports edi- ■ Laura Pickard - advertising s from the University or UAPD, DJ ! cw.ua.edu tor, patterson@ coordinator, 348-8995 and that UAPD had never given attendance estimates The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. in the past. The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opin- But both Fuentes and ions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions of the former UP president John Tune In! University. Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student Griffin said UP received their Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is P.O. Homecoming concert atten- Call us at 348-9070 Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. dance estimates last year The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published weekly June, July and August, and Visit our website at www.wvuafm.ua.edu is published four times a week September through April except for spring break, from Shockley as well. Lane Thanksgiving, Labor Day and the months of May and December. did not respond to ques- The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers are $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. Checks should tions about the discrepancy be made payable to The University of Alabama and sent to: The Crimson White with her previous denial of Subscription Department, P.O. 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NEWS ■ Wednesday, November 1, 2006 3 Men’s soccer team wants to go varsity from participation in or be receiving scholarships.” Title IX holds men’s subject to discrimination The UA women’s crew soccer team at club rank under an educational activi- team recently became a var- ty that receives federal fund- sity sport, and the men’s soc- BY CHANDLER MYERS ing. cer club wants to become Staff Reporter Title IX also states there varsity as well, though they ■ [email protected] has to be some balance in don’t know exactly how to go how scholarship money is about it. But that is not cur- A law designed to end dis- dished out based on how rently possible, said Marie crimination against women many athletic participants Robbins, associate athletics collegiate athletes is now are men and how many are director. preventing the UA men’s women. “There is no clear process club soccer team from going The NCAA uses Title IX to or time frame for a team varsity, team members and ensure a balance between to become a varsity sport an athletic department offi- men and women’s teams because before we added cial said. at universities around the rowing this year the last time “The NCAA states that you country. But members of the we added a varsity sport was have to have an equal num- soccer team say the law now in 1996 when the softball ber of men and women’s var- takes away opportunities for program began competi- sity teams, and I believe in men’s teams. tion,” she said. “At this time past years there has always Matty Harris, a senior we do not plan on adding just been an equal number,” majoring in marketing and any men’s sports because it said Eric Belt, president of a member of the team, said would counter our efforts Contributed photo the men’s soccer club. the law is outdated. at staying in line with Title The men’s soccer club team lines up for a photo during last year’s season. Title IX is a 1972 amend- “In its originality it was IX.” ment to the 1964 Civil Rights good because there do need Henry David Neira, a soccer team’s chances at not likely become a varsity varsity level but hope that Act passed by Congress. The to be opportunities for senior majoring in inter- becoming a varsity sport. sport soon. sometime in the future the amendment deals with gen- women to have scholarship national business admin- Neira said since Alabama This is the last year on the soccer team will become a der equality in sports. It offers,” he said. “But what istration and another team does not have a famous soc- team for seniors Belt, Harris varsity sport and add anoth- states that no one can, on it does now is limit people member, said Title IX is not cer program like other uni- and Neira. They know they er tradition to Alabama’s the basis of sex, be excluded like Eric, Henry and I from the only thing hurting the versities in the region, it will will not get to compete at a sports history.

changing this is to enhance people want to go everywhere that drinking will happen no freshman majoring in com- BARS downtown economic devel- and see people at bars when matter what; it will just turn municative studies, said she Continued from Page 1 opment.” they go out,” Cook said. into a matter of how far the thinks that if people can’t get But some students are not The Council’s resolution students have to go to get out as easily to drink, then to what changes need to be sure that the city’s plan to for the moratorium also cites their drinks. students will just stay in, made to that area. Ennis said spread out the bars is the traffic issues, but only as “People are going to drink bringing alcohol and related that when the Strip’s morato- best choice. Donterious another reason to spread the whether the bars are close problems into the dorms. rium expires, “hopefully we Cook, a junior majoring in bars out. The resolution says or not. It’ll just cause more “The next thing will be to will have received that final marketing, said that spread- that traffic congestion and problems and more dan- go to the liquor store, and study.” ing them out will cause more parking difficulties attracted ger by moving them,” said people will just set up their “The zoning overlay dis- drunken driving with people by the large crowds cause Tiphani Strickland, a fresh- own bars in their housing,” trict study will address issues, driving while bar hopping. too many problems for the man majoring in psychol- Herbert said. “And that’s just particularly with the bars,” “They should have them in downtown area. ogy. going to make alcohol a big- Ennis said. “The goal by a concentrated area because But other students say And Grace Herbert, a ger issue here on campus.”

the Dead” and “The Rocky Society present Horror Picture Show” Halloween screenings tonight in the Ferg Theatre. Are you Need to INbrief Films will start at 7:30 and from wire reports ... In conjunction with 9:30, respectively. Fans of MAD? RANT? the Mallet Assembly, the “Rocky Horror” are encour- Mallet and UA Film UA Film Society presents aged to bring props for a screening of “Dawn of audience participation. Write to [email protected] What’s your view? Send letters or guest columns to [email protected]. Students should include name, year, major and daytime phone number. More Jordan Pittman ■ Editor information is available at the bottom of the page. Opinions [email protected] Wednesday, November 1, 2006 4 Our View Is our campus really that safe? Chapman University for this homicide? concerned about the student reader, I ask a far more impor- BY DREW HOLT I’m sure many readers will body’s outcry against the place- tant and pressing question: How Many important questions quickly say that the University ment of the concert. Students concerned is the University of need to be asked following the of Alabama is not responsible were voicing complaints about Alabama for your safety? events of Homecoming 2006. at all, and that the shooter holds how the two concerts would be Allowing a group like the best for Ala. By now, I’m sure you have sole responsibility. In fact, to “segregated.” Ying Yang Twins to perform heard the tragic news about suggest that our beloved insti- What concerned me was here shows a blatant discon- National Guardsman and UA tution could possibly hold any not the alleged “segregation” nection from the real dangers freshman Conrad Hollis, who accountability seems at first to of the concerts, but that most posed to students and instruc- was shot to death after leav- be absurd. students were making an issue tors on our campus. This col- ing the Ying Yang Twins concert However, the University did out of nothing. The real issue umn will not examine the plan sec. of state Friday night. not seem to consider the dan- was the danger of the Ying Yang to increase student population Before I continue, I would ger of bringing a group like the Twins performing here to begin despite the obvious overcrowd- In the race for Alabama secretary of state with like to make clear the fact that Ying Yang Twins to our cam- with, a concept that both stu- ing, nor the concentration on current State Auditor Beth Chapman challeng- I do not intend to belittle the pus. As you may recall, Coolio dents and administrators failed quantity over quality. ing incumbent Nancy Worley, The Crimson White severity of this event, nor do performed a free concert last to grasp. These issues, though not as endorses Beth Chapman. I intend to ignore the emo- fall. During the performance, At this point, it is hard to tragic as the murder of Conrad The main reason we won’t endorse Worley is she tional impact it has had on the he pulled several girls from the draw any conclusions without Hollis, pose a serious threat to did not fully comply with the Help America Vote Act friends and family of Conrad audience onstage and started the significant details of the student safety in the future and Hollis. With the deepest sincer- grinding his groin area near events leading to the murder. should be carefully reconsid- by the federally mandated deadline on Dec. 31, 2005. ity, my heart goes out to them. one of their faces. Had the shooter attended the ered in the aftermath of this Under that mandate, she was required to install a My intention is to see that Behavior like that should concert? Was the shooter a stu- tragedy. new voter registration system across the state. this tragedy is not soon for- not have been a shock to con- dent at the University? In closing, I urge you to She didn’t meet that deadline, one of the require- gotten, and that the parties certgoers, given the sexually These questions would prove remain informed on the details ments of her job. responsible (whether directly explicit content of his music. or disprove the connection of the murder. I implore you to Worley did accomplish several beneficial things or indirectly) are held duly Why, then, was the University between the concert and the also examine the case of the while she was in office, such as ensuring callers accountable. of Alabama so willing to allow murder. I am not a detective, girl injured by an 18-wheeler at On Friday night, Conrad the Ying Yang Twins, whose lyr- so I will leave the police work to the Homecoming parade. could talk to real people when they called the office Hollis rear-ended someone ics are no less vulgar, to come trained individuals. However, But most of all, reader, I beg instead of a machine, but we think they were basic after leaving the concert, and here? my anger and disbelief over the you to remember the events of things that should have already been done before was then followed home and Was it considered that the negligence of the University Homecoming 2006 and recon- her administration. shot in the street by the person concert might attract danger- of Alabama has driven me to sider your confidence in this Any candidate could do some of the things Worley in the other vehicle. The details ous people and encourage speak my mind. institution’s attention to stu- lists as her accomplishments. are vague, but that is basically dangerous behavior? At the beginning of this dent safety. On the other hand, Chapman has a very positive what is known as of now. I was concerned about column, I asked whether the The most pertinent ques- University Programs’ choice University is partly responsi- Drew Holt is a freshman major- record as state auditor. There have been virtually no tion is: How responsible is the of musicians, but even more ble for Friday’s tragedy. Now, ing in history. complaints during her tenure. The only charge brought against her during the campaign is that she doesn’t live in Montgomery. Under the Constitution of Alabama, all constitu- tional officers are supposed to live in Montgomery; Chapman commutes from Birmingham. It doesn’t seem to have affected her ability to per- form her duties during the past four years. However, since it is a state law, we believe if she is elected she should immediately move to Montgomery. On her Web site, Chapman wants to give the secre- tary of state’s office back to the people. She promises quick responses to anyone that needs her services. Chapman also states her firm belief in honest elections being essential in a democracy such as the United States. She promises to keep fighting for honest elections and to be an advocate for harsher punishment for those committing voter fraud. She says taxpayers’ dollars should not be wasted and that they should be put to use in the most effi- cient way possible. She promises as secretary of state, that is what Alabamians will receive from her administration. Both candidates vying for this office are qualified to do the job. We just think that Chapman has proven CW/ Zach Summers herself better than Worley during the last four years. With her record in public office as state auditor, Chapman will do well as Alabama’s secretary of state. Alumni shouldn’t influence UA decisions

Our View is the consensus of the CW editorial board. BY MATT HALE any of you missed Ryan Barry’s another instance of it. as The Booth, and while this is excellent column in Monday’s The Ying Yang Twins were a good start, is it enough? The news in Tuscaloosa is CW addressing the issue of deemed too controversial by Also on the subject of influ- refers? If I am not mistaken, troubling as of late. Racial ten- shutting down the Strip, I sug- influential alumni and admin- ential alumni is the decision Letter to the Editor racial segregation was forced sion caused directly by UA offi- gest going back and reading it. istrators, and therefore they by the athletics department to cials, bars being bought out by Moving the bars (and the were segregated on a muddy force the Million Dollar Band to UA administrators not racist upon the population. Blacks were not allowed to attend “mysterious buyers” and seven drunks) downtown might patch of campus a mile away cease playing the song “Basket this University, much less a homicides in the past month. make the Strip and campus from anything. Racial tensions Case” between the third and I must admit I am very dis- I’ve been at the University area more family friendly, but on campus have since skyrock- fourth quarters of football appointed with the cartoon concert on campus. There were lynchings and for many years now and am it won’t make the streets more eted. games. and several of the opinions Instead, “Sweet Home bombings that went unpun- approaching graduation, and friendly for anyone. Memo Personally, if I were black, I presented in Friday’s edition never in all my time here have I to the administration: expect would be deeply offended as Alabama” is now piped in over ished by unsympathetic, all- of The Crimson White. witnessed such a chaotic peri- drunken driving-related acci- well. the stadium’s audio system. white juries. Our neighbor- Many people are carelessly od. The most tragic part of the dents to skyrocket. After the misbegotten Apparently, other fans (cough hoods were segregated with accusing the administration whole mess is that most of the Now we come to the issue Homecoming concert, Conrad — alumni — cough) prefer it. blacks living in run-down of racism, a word we should events and the controversies that is currently burning here Hollis, a UA student and vet- Don’t even get me started on housing by force. I won’t not throw around lightly. I that followed could have been on campus: the racial segrega- eran of the war in Iraq, was the all the rigmarole regarding completely understand and even mention the prejudice prevented with a little bit of tion of Homecoming. We may shot to death following a minor when it is and is not acceptable agree with the University of that existed in law enforce- foresight. as well call it what it is. traffic accident. I’d like to take to play “Rammer Jammer.” Alabama’s decision to move ment or the job markets. It was apparent following his For anyone who has been this opportunity to offer my In all of these instances, the the Ying Yang Twins away Blacks were beaten, raped, hiring that UA President Robert under a rock since last Tuesday, sympathies to the family and University is robbing its stu- from the Quad. suppressed, spit on and Witt was going to be a crusader. the UA administration, display- friends of Mr. Hollis. From dents of something valuable. Homecoming is not just forced into almost a second- One of his first acts involved fir- ing a ridiculous lack of fore- the information available, Mr. Whether it be a good time close for current students, but it is ary slavery. Never has this ing a new football coach for his sight, claimed that the Quad Hollis’ murder was senseless to campus, racial and cultural also a chance for alumni to current administration come indiscretions at a topless bar. was not big enough to host and unprovoked. coexistence, safety or a fun come back to the University, anywhere near any of those I’m not condemning this firing; both Neal McCoy and the Ying This incident was the sev- tradition, it is clear that UA many of them with families. things, and to accuse them I’m bringing it up to remind Yang Twins. enth homicide in Tuscaloosa administrators are more con- The administration has to or even come close to such myself that I should have seen I hate to ask a stupid ques- over the past month. Perhaps, cerned with the opinions of attract (or at least not offend) an accusation is beyond the Witt’s moral crusades coming. tion here, but have these instead of worrying about alumni and others than their the alumni minorities that line of acceptability. As I’m sure you all have people ever actually seen the making the Strip look prettier own students. attend Homecoming. Were the concerts seg- heard by now, the building Quad? It’s huge. Since I’m sure or quarantining a hip-hop con- We are future alumni. Stop However, I may be con- regated by force? I am containing The Booth and the administrators have seen cert on the edge of campus, treating us like brainless chil- cerned with a few people’s ashamed that the cartoon Cheap Shots has been bought the Quad at some point in the UA administrators should be dren who must be kept on a opinions who were inter- in question made it into our out by a buyer whose identity past, I’m going to make the focusing more on educating leash at all times. If you are viewed for this article, but paper. Where was the nec- is apparently the greatest mys- assumption that they believe about crime prevention and going to do something that you my gravest concern is with essary common sense, the tery since “Who Framed Roger us, the students, to be stupid. safety on campus. know students will not like, at the cartoon from Friday. common decency even to Rabbit?” Did they think anyone was Seven homicides in the span least be forthright and honest Braxton Thrash (the author say this is too much? I’m just going to come out going to believe the “not big of a month in a town the size of about it. You just might find of the cartoon from Friday) and say what everyone already enough” line? Administrators Tuscaloosa is an epidemic, and that honesty is, in fact, the best seems confused. John David Beck knows: the University, or some- being unduly influenced by something should be done. I policy. Would someone please Sophomore one backed by the University, alumni is becoming a disturb- am aware that a police sub- explain to him the nature of Electrical engineering bought the building and is ing trend at the University station will be opened in the Matt Hale is a senior majoring the time period to which he shutting down both bars. If lately, and this foul up is just establishment formerly known in history.

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BY CHRISTY CONNER in the future. on the floats from throwing after they were caught throw- discuss the incident or any Assistant Campus Affairs Editor The ordinance would make candy completely. Those who ing candy after being asked to steps the University might cw.ua.edu ■ [email protected] it illegal for people involved in wish to participate in future stop, he said. take to keep it from happen- the parade to throw or hand parades must first get a per- With the new ordinance, ing next year. UA spokes- After a float ran over an 8- out candy on or next to the mit to do so, and they have to violators will be written cita- woman Cathy Andreen said year-old girl at the Homecoming floats. If parade participants agree not to throw candy from tions. Swindle said that if the she was unaware of the parade on Saturday, Tuscaloosa wish to hand out candy, they their floats, he said. ordinance goes into effect, this University’s plans, and did Police Department Chief Ken would have to do so on the TPD already had rules about will significantly decrease and not have enough information Swindle asked Tuscaloosa City sidewalk, located behind the throwing candy, but it hasn’t possibly stop candy throwing about the accident to make Council to create an ordinance crowds and away from the stopped people from throw- all together. any comment. banning parade participants floats, Swindle said. ing candy into the crowds, Megan Young, SGA from throwing candy in an Swindle said he hopes the he said. The police have even Homecoming Committee Senior staff reporter Charity effort to prevent such accidents ordinance will stop people pulled floats from the parade parade director, refused to Scott contributed to this report. New board lightens UA construction debt BY AMANDA PETERSON board was originally created from the University, coun- entity” and deals only with its who worked with the City Senior Staff Reporter by the Tuscaloosa City Council cil members said, to absorb respective school. Council on this decision, ■ [email protected] in 1968 in order to help the the University’s debt. The Lynda Gilbert, vice chan- could not be reached for University with its debt from University will lease the build- cellor for financial affairs comment. The Tuscaloosa City Council the construction of Rose ings from the Foundation to revived the dormant Public Towers. It became defunct pay back the debt over time. Educational Building Authority after the University no longer Neither council members with new appointed members needed it, but the board will nor UA spokeswoman Cathy to help the University with its exist until the City Council dis- Andreen knew which dormi- Moving Ahead construction plans. solves it. tory the foundation will buy. David Ryan, Beverly Phifer The Public Educational City Clerk Steve McCracken with a and Jim Harrison III, who are Building Authority will work explained that there are alumni, are the latest members with the 1831 Foundation, a now three boards like this MACC appointed to the board. They University-affiliated associa- in Tuscaloosa: one for the Are you interested in the accounting profession but will each serve a six-year term tion that is funded by private Tuscaloosa City School Board, don’t have an undergraduate accounting degree? beginning on Nov. 13 at noon. parties, to oversee the funds one for Stillman College and Belmont University’s Summer Accounting Institute Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt used for building. The foun- one for the University. Each will prepare you to start the 12-month Master of Maddox explained that the dation will buy a dormitory one, however, is a “separate Accounting program at The Massey Graduate School of Business, Belmont’s fully accredited together, and all the girls are new members is required business school. TRICK nice to the kids.” to bring two bags of candy, Continued from Page 1 Andee McConnell, special and each sorority averages The next course begins summer 2007. events coordinator for Junior about 70 to 75 new mem- in management and infor- Panhellenic, was pleased with bers. Usually there is plenty mation systems. “There are the event. of candy to go around. It’s a jokes on them about all the “The turnout was amaz- really great event and family pledge classes. The kids like ing,” she said. “Each of the friendly.” it. I think it attracts them to the house because they are curious.” Throughout the week, Bill Baker sorority members will clean Auburn Finance ‘02 615-460-6480 up the yard. Belmont MACC ‘03 massey.belmont.edu Children, who waited patiently in lines or clusters for their candy, were warmly greeted by the house resi- dents. Adrienne Hatter, a Brookwood resident, brought her 11-year-old daughter, who was dressed as Dorothy, to collect candy. “It is a safe environment and a well lit area,” she said. “Also, all the girls are enthu- siastic about handing out the candy.” Charlene Miller, a Tuscaloosa resident, brought her 5-year-old son, who was dressed as a Power Ranger. “I went to school here, and I have always been here on Halloween,” she said. “The decorations on the houses are great because they get to see different things than what they have out in a neighborhood.” Joy Staggs, also a Tuscaloosa resident, brought her 5-year-old nephew dressed as Superman and her 3-year-old niece dressed as an angel. “I heard about this because my sister works with the University,” said Joy Staggs, a Tuscaloosa resident. “It’s fun to have all the houses Corey Craft ■ Editor [email protected] EntertainmentWednesday, November 1, 2006 6 INbrief from wire reports ... Audience impaled by ‘Scissors’ ‘Price is Right’ host Burroughs’ adaptation What dooms it from the Barker to retire word “go,” though, is its rel- one of the worst films egation of Augusten to the LOS ANGELES — Bob background. I’ve read the Barker is heading toward his of the year memoir, and while I found it last showcase, his final “come BY COREY CRAFT mediocre (written like a poor on down.” Entertainment Editor David Sedaris impression), The silver-haired daytime- ■ [email protected] it worked mostly because of TV icon is retiring in June, he the detached narration by told The Associated Press on Burroughs on the “wackiness” Tuesday. Where do I begin to describe of the family. Here, he’s just “I will be 83 years old on Dec. the infinite terrors contained one of them, and it doesn’t 12,” he said, “and I’ve decided within these two hours and 10 work at all. to retire while I’m still young.” minutes of absurd, poorly con- To conclude, I should say He’ll hang up his micro- ceived melodrama? I’m shoot- that if you like shrill, whiny, phone after 35 years as the ing for a 700-word review, forced-quirky movies that host of “The Price Is Right” and which hardly seems enough 50 years overall in television. overstay their welcome less space to tell you exactly how than half of the way through, Though he has been consid- bad “Running With Scissors” ering retirement for “at least 10 you should see “Running With is and why you should never, Scissors.” If you like good films years,” Barker said he has so ever see it. much fun doing the show that that are not endurance tests, This adaptation of Augusten see anything else. Anything at he hasn’t been able to leave. Burroughs’ personal memoirs all. “I’ve gone on and on and is a complete train wreck, on to this ancient age because an embarrassment for all I’ve enjoyed it,” he said. “I’ve involved and absolutely one of thoroughly enjoyed it, and I’m the worst films of the year. going to miss it.” rottentomatoes.com “Running With Scissors” Reaching dual milestones, Joseph Cross and Annette Bening star in “Running With Scissors," the new adaptation of the memoirs of tells the story — such as it is 50 years on TV and 35 with Augusten Burroughs. The film opened this weekend in Birmingham. “Price,” made this an “appro- — of Burroughs’ wacky child- hood. And by “wacky,” I mean priate” time to retire, Barker No, seriously! Each charac- almost give a nomination to the lion’s share of fault here said. Besides, hosting the daily full of criminal negligence that ter has troubling-but-quirky Clayburgh just for me not being lies with writer/director Ryan CBS program — in which con- is twisted in comical fashion. testants chosen from the crowd Burroughs, here played by mental neuroses. Think “The irritated by her mere presence Murphy. This is his first film, “come on down” to compete young actor Joseph Cross, Royal Tenenbaums,” if each of at the end of the film. and it shows: it’s stylistical- for “showcases” that include is the product of the union those characters paraded in Cross, as Burroughs, makes ly inconsistent, poorly shot trips, appliances and new cars between a mentally unstable, front of the camera screaming no impression at all. He and the script goes for every — is “demanding physically pretentious wannabe poet and whining about how miser- rather fades into the back- predictable contrivance and and mentally,” he said. (Annette Bening) and a man able their lives are. ground. Patrick Wilson makes caricature in the book, and (Alec Baldwin) who is always In fact, that’s about the a cameo, and his sideburns unsurprisingly tames some drunk because his wife has extent of Bening’s perfor- made more of an impression of the book’s more shock- Rock and Roll Hall the qualities described above. mance, which has been her- on me than anything in Cross’ ing events (the relationship of Fame announces Near the beginning of the film, alded for Oscar consideration, performance. Cross is good in between young Augusten and his father leaves, and judging no doubt by a lot of people his brief role in “Flags of Our the much older Neil Bookman, 2007 nominees by the brief glimpses we have who have not seen the film. Fathers,” so I’m sure he has for instance, is considerably gotten of Bening’s character NEW YORK — Van Halen is Bening’s character becomes a potential, but this script did tamer, as is the resolution of by this point, really, who could lesbian and decreases in men- him no favors. Mrs. Burroughs and Dr. Finch’s trying to make their biggest blame him? “jump” yet — into the Rock and tal acuity to the point that she There’s no question that therapy). This sends Mrs. Burroughs dances in imaginary snow to Roll Hall of Fame, with poten- over the edge, and she seeks tial 2007 classmates such as the tune of “Blinded By the help from a psychiatrist, Dr. R.E.M., Chic and Grandmaster Light.” It’s probably one of Finch (Brian Cox), who — Flash and the Furious Five. the worst moments in any unexpectedly — is every bit as All are among the nine nom- film I’ve ever seen. You just inees for enshrinement in the wacky as the mother. Not soon afterward, can’t make stuff like this up. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Bening makes her (admit- Museum in Cleveland. A panel Augusten is sent to live with the Finch family, which includes tedly very good) performance of 500 industry experts will in “American Beauty” seem select five to be inducted at the in its motley crew a matriarch annual ceremony, to be held (Jill Clayburgh) who snacks understated. all east on dog kibble, a slavishly reli- The rest of the cast is given F F March 12 in New York City. To be eligible, artists must gious older daughter (Gwyneth nothing to do but run around have issued a first single or Paltrow), and a younger daugh- whining and screaming and at the album at least 25 years prior to ter (Evan Rachel Wood) who being caricatures. Baldwin and nomination. has recently been involved Clayburgh are the only ones Ferg Van Halen and R.E.M. came with a much older man (Joseph who don’t completely embar- from opposite sides of the Fiennes) who gets involved rass themselves, and they’re 1980s rock ‘n’ roll spectrum. with Augusten. Oh, and they’re not good, but while we’re talk- Fall Themed Buffet Led by cartoonish frontman all certifiably insane. ing Oscar consideration, I’d David Lee Roth and fleet- fingered guitarist Eddie Van MEAL PLANS ACCEPTED! Halen, the California quartet was a hard rock favorite with Thursday, November 2nd songs like “Jump” and “Hot for Teacher.” R.E.M., mean- 4:30 pm-8:30 pm while, was the quintessential TV service offers indie rock band until breaking Friday, November 3rd Ipod through to mass success in the early 1990s. and Grandmaster Flash led the 11:00 am-2:30 pm most innovative act in early hip-hop, and the song “The fear on demand 4:30 pm-8:30 pm other Message” was like a letter from urban America. BY PHIL ROSENTHAL TV are over. But with audi- prizes! Chic, a funk group led by MCT Campus ences splintering because of *The Fresh Food Company will be closed from all the available options, pro- Bernard Edwards and Nile November 2nd at 2pm until Rodgers, were one of the few Don’t be afraid. It’s only the grammers increasingly have acts to dominate the disco era future. to reach out wherever and November 3rd. It will be open on Sunday, and emerge with their reputa- On Halloween, something whenever viewers are avail- November 5th for regular hours. tion intact through songs such called FearNet is set to make able, both in the house and as the wedding band favorite its debut, offering scary mov- outside it. “Good Times.” ies and other horror program- That’s why the broadcast ming on demand. networks have dramatically Heckler throws drink at The video service will be upped the amount of pro- available through not just a gramming they’re making Streisand digital cable channel, but also available for streaming and online at FearNet.com and via download online, as well as The SUNRISE, Fla. — The funny mobile phones, suggesting a in other formats. Just sitting girl wasn’t laughing. prototype for what TV net- back and waiting for viewers B Barbra Streisand had a drink works will be in the years to — or ad dollars for that matter lack lobbed at her Monday after a — no longer works. mid-concert skit poking fun at come, if not sooner. “So we’ve decided to place President Bush. It’s a niche service set up to offer viewers its programming bets on a multitude of plat- W Streisand’s publicist, Dick Guttman, said a paper cup completely on the terms of forms,” said Beth Comstock, arrior filled with some sort of liquid their choosing — how, when NBC Universal’s digital media was thrown on stage but appar- and wherever they want it. president. ently did not hit Streisand dur- “We’re at that next junc- NBC Universal doesn’t see R ing her second performance in ture,” said Diana Robina, a the many formats cannibaliz- eview this Fort Lauderdale suburb. former MTV Networks exec ing themselves in the effort to Streisand’s manager, Martin who’s president of emerging lure viewers. Just the opposite. Literary Magazine’s Erlichman, said she shrugged networks for Comcast, the “We believe the pie is grow- off the incident and responded cable outfit launching FearNet ing,” she said. “We believe to the angry audience member in partnership with Sony and there are more people engag- by saying: “It’s a free country, indie studio Lionsgate. “I ing with video, and that’s good and they’re entitled to express definitely think this is a new news for all of us.” Annual Auction their opinion.” FearNet, which Comcast It’s at least the third time the model. Monday, November 6th, 7:00 p.m. skit, which includes a George “For an executive like plans to make available to at W. Bush impersonator, has myself, it’s really exciting try- other cable providers for a fee Little Willie’s Jazz & Blues Club angered Streisand’s audience. ing to figure out how to maxi- next year, which is also when A heckler targeted her at the mize all these new technolo- the service is scheduled to Philadelphia opening of her 20- gies and how to capture and become ad-supported, courts Hundreds of community donated city comeback tour, Guttman follow our audience. I sort the core horror audience — said, and Streisand made of feel like we’re at that time that advertiser-coveted age items available to the highest bidder. headlines with her response when television was new.” 18-to-34 demographic. The Come support great art! to a jeerer at Madison Square It’s not as though the days hope is the channel will break Garden last month. of curling up and watching even in five years. SPORTS ■ Wednesday, Novemeber 1, 2006 7 ■ ALABAMA 80, WEST ALABAMA 51 Mastin leads Tide to exhibition win over UWA BY CAROLINE GWALTNEY ing down shots tonight, but we performances by the seven offense.” “They’re going to be run- ty for us to show what we have Contributing Writer really need for her to improve freshmen. Smith was also pleased with ning a lot more in practice if we to bring to this team for the rest her defense,” Smith said. “She “I think all seven had positive the Tide’s assist to turnover don’t start making free throws,” of the season,” Reshard said. The Crimson Tide wom- is certainly athletic and able, moments, but at the same time ratio at 21 to 19. Smith said. “And I think we did a good en’s basketball team enjoyed but she needs to be willing, and all seven had some very spe- “Although 19 is a lot of turn- Excitement, however, was job of showing that tonight.” a Halloween night victory by I think that she is.” cific things we need to address overs, it’s nice to see us with certainly apparent with the big The Tide will play their sec- slamming the University of With a 14-0 run early in the and get better at,” she said. more assists,” she said. win, although improvement is ond exhibition game against West Alabama Tigers 80-51 in game, the Tide never lost their Freshman center Talisha Davis embraced her first col- necessary, Reshard said. Delta State Sunday at 2 p.m. in their first exhibition game of the momentum, as they shot 61 Chandler led the defensive legiate game experience and “Tonight was the opportuni- Coleman Coliseum. season at Coleman Coliseum. percent from the field, includ- effort with four blocks and six led the team in assists with The much-improved Tide ing 56 percent from beyond the steals. She also had six assists seven. arc. “I think it was an awesome team dominated the Tigers in with only one turnover. The Tide sustained that feeling,” Davis said. “I was a almost every facet of the game Moore had a double-digit momentum with back-to- little nervous at first, but I think SPRING BREAK scoring night with 15 points, with the exception of free back steals from senior guard I adjusted well with the help of while freshman guard Alyson throws. Navonda Moore at the begin- my teammates.” INFORMATION Kate Mastin, a senior guard ning of the second half. Butler had 13. With very little practice in from Boaz, led the Tide offense The Tide also out-rebound- Smith also commented on zone offense and defense, the 800-488-8828 with 22 points, on 8-of-10 ed UWA 42-25 with freshman the progress and improvement Tide matched up well against shooting, including five 3- guard Dedrea Magee, freshman of the team since the intra- UWA’s zone and made forward www.sandpiperbeacon.com pointers. guard Nikki Davis, junior cen- squad scrimmage. progress, Smith said. Head coach Stephany Smith ter Nathalie Reshard and fresh- “Our willingness to execute Also, free throws were a F REE S PRING B REAK praised Mastin’s offensive man guard Tamara Williams stood out tonight,” she said. definite struggle for the Tide, M ODEL S EARCH C ALENDAR* “We weren’t always success- effort. recording five rebounds each. who scored only 3-of-13 on the *VALID FOR FIRST 1000 RESERVATIONS. “She did a great job of knock- Smith was also pleased with ful, but we’re still learning our night.

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Navonda Moore set to lead Tide women BASKETBALL PREVIEW ■ Wednesday, November 1, 2006 2 ON THE INSIDE Men’s basketball Great expectations preseason honors All-SEC selections Jermareo Davidson, Ronald Steele and Richard Hendrix lead the Tide into RONALD STEELE the season. Cover photo by T.G. Paschal JUNIOR Pages 6-7 First-team All-SEC, unanimous (coaches) First-team All-American, Athlon Sports First-team All-American, Blue Ribbon Looking forward First-team All-American, CSTV.com Women’s basketball coach First-team All-American, Street & Smith’s Stephany Smith is excited about First-team All-American, Sporting News entering her second season at the First-team All-American, Jay Bilas helm of the program. Second-team All-American, Dick Vitale Pages 4-5 Best Floor Leader, Athlon Sports Best Point Guard, Lindy’s Best Point Guard, Sporting News Best Playmaker, Sporting News Hendrix steps up Best Under Pressure, Street & Smith’s Alabama’s power forward Richard Hendrix is in better shape and JERMAREO DAVIDSON ready to make some noise in the SEC. SENIOR Page 8 First-team All-SEC (coaches) Fourth-team All-American, Blue Ribbon Sixth-team All-American, Dick Vitale Honorable Mention All-American, Athlon Sports Honorable Mention All-American, Jay Bilas A look back Photos from the men’s and wom- 6th best post man, Athlon Sports en’s basketball teams’ games last 7th best center, Lindy’s season. Best inside guy, Sporting News Pages 10 (with Joakim Noah) RICHARD HENDRIX SOPHOMORE Second-team All-SEC (coaches) Second-team All-SEC, Lindy’s The Crimson White Third-team All-SEC, Athlon Sports Emerging Stars, Athlon Sports Basketball ’06-’07 Staff 7th best power forward, Sporting News ■ Marlin Caddell - editor, [email protected], 348-8049 8th best power forward, Lindy’s ■ Mike Faulk - managing editor: news 12th best power forward, CBSsportsline.com ■ Callie Corley - managing editor: design ■ Jessie Patterson - sports editor ■ Dan Sellers - assistant sports editor Women’s basketball ■ T.G. Paschal - photo editor ■ Lindsay Maples - chief copy editor preseason honors ■ Cassie Edwards - advertising manager, 348-8044 ■ A.J. Johnson - creative services manager, 348-8042 NAVONDA MOORE ■ Whitney Gullett - Advertising Manager assistant & SENIOR national account executive Second-team All-SEC (coaches) ■ Khalid Al-Qahtani - account executive ■ Leigh Anne Landis - account executive ■ Jesse Scroggins - account executive ■ J.T. Braswell- account executive ■ Laura Pickard - advertising coordinator, 348-8995 BASKETBALL PREVIEW ■ Wednesday, November 1, 2006 3

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With her second season lead- ing the Alabama women’s bas- ketball team about to begin, head coach Stephany Smith can’t stop talking about her team. Is she excited? “Absolutely,” she said. “Undeniably.” So, there it is in a nutshell. It’s not that her excitement level is higher than it was a year ago, but there is a different set of expectations for this season. “I hope that as the season progresses, that enthusiasm and energy continue to progress, too,” she said. “I hope that there is less frustration on everyone’s part.” Smith welcomed seven new- comers, including six freshmen, to the squad this fall. She will rely on four seniors, including guard Kate Mastin, to lead the way. Mastin will shoulder a large load as the newcomers accli- mate to the level of play in NCAA Division 1 basketball. Last season, the Boaz native led the team in 3-pointers made (42) and attempted (112), while averaging 9.6 points per game. Fellow seniors Navonda Moore, Harriet Barnes and Leah Drury round out the Tide’s senior class. Sophomore Camilla Blands, a guard from Denmark, is the only other returning player on the Courtesy of UA Media Relations roster. Senior guard Leah Drury pushes the ball up the court against Vanderbilt last season. Drury is one of four seniors, and five “Right now, we are in such a veterans, returning to lead the Crimson Tide. lock-down mode, paralysis by analysis,” Smith said at the SEC too are experiencing a little bit put in a year ago. been great about that so far.” Media Days in Birmingham. “I of information overload because “I need them to continue to Alabama will open the sea- think our four seniors are doing there are things in our offensive get this as quickly as possible son with two exhibition games a great job of leading the way, and defensive package that we so they can lead the way for the before playing its first regular- stepping up when they know, are putting in this season that rookies who are burdened by season game against Samford leading by demonstration. They we never had an opportunity to more info than they are. They’ve on Nov. 10. BASKETBALL PREVIEW ■ Wednesday, November 1, 2006 5 The Tide’s non-conference one of their goals for the sea- schedule includes games son is to beat an SEC team. against Tennessee Tech, Alabama is an SEC team.” Missouri, UT-Chattanooga, Smith said that how quick- McNeese State, Tulane, ly veterans and newcomers Louisiana Tech, Birmingham- alike mature will play a large Southern and Belmont. part in determining how suc- Smith said she had a great- cessful Alabama will be. er hand in scheduling games “When we lace it up this season. against all those mid-major “When you look at our powers in different leagues, schedule, you see an imme- we’re going to have a war on Brand Names for Less diate opportunity for suc- our hands,” she said. cess,” she said. “Our non- “Success is vital for our conference schedule is full maturation process in order of very successful mid-major to have the confidence we programs who are fighting need to compete in the 50-90% OFF for national recognition, and [SEC].” the regular retail price “When you look at our schedule, you see an Men & Women’s immediate opportunity for success. The truth is, Discounted brand name our non-conference schedule is full of very suc- clothing & accesories cessful mid-major programs who are fighting for national recognition, and one of their goals for ◆ Polo-Ralph Lauren ◆ Sean John the season is to beat an SEC team. Alabama is an ◆ Tommy Hilfiger ◆ DKNY SEC team.” ◆ Lacoste ◆ CK ◆ Nautica — STEPHANY SMITH ◆ Afani ◆ XOXO ◆ Liz Claiborne UA women’s basketball head coach

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BY DAN SELLERS somebody out,” he said. “For us at Assistant Sports Editor practice, we have to develop that ■ [email protected] person. Who will that be? I think to win at our level, you’ve got to have Alabama men’s basketball head a perimeter shutdown defender, coach Mark Gottfried has tried to where you can take your opponent’s downplay the expectations facing best defender and really neutralize his team this season, but there is no him.” denying them. Gottfried also said that another The Crimson Tide is dotted up and area of need was finding perimeter down the top 15 in the preseason shooters. polls, and they debuted at No. 12 in Steele shot 41 percent from the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll beyond the arc, but the next highest — one that actually counts. was Brandon Hollinger’s mark of 30 In this day and age, when you percent. Gee, who attempted 81 3- have your top three scorers return- pointers, only connected on 24 for a ing from an NCAA Tournament 29 percent mark. team, high expectations are inevi- While there are question marks table. However, Gottfried has tried that have to be answered for the to extinguish those by pointing to Tide to be a competitor in March, youth. Steele said the only expectations the “We have 12 scholarship players team has to live up to is their own. on our team, and 10 of the 12 have “We have high expectations for zero or one year of experience,” ourselves,” Steele said. “We don’t pay Gottfried said. “We only have two much attention to what the maga- guys on our basketball team that zines say, because a lot of teams have more than two years of experi- from the Final Four weren't on the ence at this level. magazines. I mean, George Mason “There is some expectations that wasn’t even the top 100 last sea- I think are out of control and a little son.” bit unrealistic. People just have to Hendrix said the high expecta- remember we have a young team.” tions make him want to prove that But when you look at the talent the team is capable of living up to level on paper, it’s easy to see why so them. many publications ranked the Tide “When a lot of people and a lot high. of teams have high expectations for Junior point guard Ronald Steele you, it gives us more of an incentive has earned a reputation as one of to go out and show them that the CW/ T.G. Paschal the best point guards in the country, expectations are not just hype,” he and senior center Jermareo Davidson said. “We have to prove it and work Tide senior Jermareo Davidson dribbles the basketball during a game in Coleman Coliseum has established himself as one of the hard every day.” last season. best post players in the conference. Athlon Sports picked the Tide to Gottfried said that Mikhail himself a little bit, but he’s a couple The duo each averaged 14.3 make a trip to the Final Four, while Torrance, a 6-foot-4-inch point of years older than the freshmen,” points per game last season, includ- Lindy’s Basketball predicted a Sweet guard, is a candidate to back up Gottfried said at SEC Media Days. ing nearly 16 points per game during 16 trip for Alabama. Two other pub- Steele at the position. Steele aver- “He’s getting comfortable now after conference play. lications had top-10 finishes for aged 40.3 minutes per game dur- eight or nine practices.” Throw in a couple of returning Alabama. ing conference play last season, and Justin Tubbs could help the Tide’s sophomores who garnered SEC “I think it’s fun to go to the gro- Gottfried thinks a little rest could 3-pointer shooting troubles. The All-Freshman honors — forwards cery store and look at magazines,” increase his production. Trussville native brings in a reputa- Richard Hendrix and Alonzo Gee Gottfried said. “That’s fun for dis- Hollinger, a sophomore, is also tion of being a sharpshooter from — and the expectations don’t seem cussion and all that, but when you capable of playing the point guard beyond the arc. Verice Cloyd is so out of control. get to the end of the season, I’m position. another freshman guard. However, Gottfried sees room for not sure that any of us remember Junior college transfer Mykal Riley Demetrius Jemison and Avery concern. He said the biggest thing which magazines predicted who to could be the early favorite of the Jukes are the forwards brought in to find before the season begins do what.” group to see playing time. for the freshman class. was a shutdown defender. The Tide’s Riley averaged 18.4 points per Redshirt freshman Yamene best defenders, Jean Felix and Evan **** game as a sophomore in junior col- Coleman could also see playing Brock, graduated last season. The Tide has six newcomers, sev- lege and led the junior college ranks time. Gottfried said he has made CW / File “Last year, we had a 6-foot-7 wing eral of whom could make significant in steals. huge strides in the weight room by Junior point guard Ronald Steele goes up for the layup against Kentucky last season. Steele was a unanimous first team All-SEC preseason selection. defender that could really shut contributions this season. “Mykal Riley, I think he’s separated adding nearly 25 pounds. 8 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 ■ BASKETBALL PREVIEW College game ‘slowing down’ for Hendrix BY DAN SELLERS was last year,” Hendrix said. “Last ing really well down in the post,” Assistant Sports Editor year, the speed of the game and Hendrix said. “This season, we’ve ■ [email protected] my conditioning really put me been working together in practice behind. This season, I know how to get more polished and come The résumé sophomore for- to play the game. I’m a lot smarter, out with bigger and better things. ward Richard Hendrix built in plus being in a lot better shape, I “Any time you play with another high school is pretty impressive. feel like I’m a lot more ready for good player, you know how to feed Hendrix could be one of the most this season.” off each other. He’s a good finisher touted recruits head coach Mark Hendrix said the most impor- down low, like I am, and we like Gottfried and his staff have been tant factor in his conditioning to find each other. It’s going to able to reel in. improvement was getting signifi- be tough for teams to guard both Hendrix was a McDonald’s cant playing time last season. Not guys.” All-American, one of the highest only did that help him realize the Hendrix has already proven he honors prep hoops players can shape his body needed to be in, can be one of the best rebounders receive, but it might have been but also helped him realize the on the floor, but he said he thinks one too many trips to McDonald’s pace of the college game. his offensive game has plenty of that kept Hendrix from posting “I played a little more pick- room for improvement. great numbers in his freshman up ball [this offseason],” he said. As Davidson worked to perfect campaign. “When you get on the court and the 17-footer last season, Hendrix “He came in here clueless on realize the speed of the game, then said he has also been working on what it meant to be in great condi- pick-up games and practice goes a his jump shot. tion,” Gottfried said. “He was like a lot slower.” “I want to have a more reliable lot of other guys. He thought he’d Hendrix averaged 9.4 points jump shot this season,” he said. “I roll in here, and he realized quickly per game and eight rebounds per didn’t get to shoot a lot last year, that he wasn’t in great condition.” game as a freshman, but he was a although I feel I’ve always had the Hendrix did not have a disap- dominant rebounder as the season tools to shoot it.” pointing freshman season, as the went on. He was ranked second in As for his sophomore season 6-foot-8-inch Athens native went the conference with 9.3 rebounds goals, Hendrix said winning would on to earn SEC All-Freshman Team per contest in SEC games. satisfy that. honors. However, he would be the As the season went deeper, he “When it comes to a team sport, first to tell you that his condition- and fellow post player Jermareo as long as I’m doing my job and CW/ T.G. Paschal ing slowed him down early in the Davidson started to establish a we’re winning, the personal goals Sophomore forward Richard Hendrix goes season. deadly tandem down low. will take care of itself,” he said. up for a shot during a game last year. “I’m light years ahead of where I “Last season, we started click- The Office of Disability Services 133 B Martha Parham East

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Men’s photos/ File; Women’s photo/ UA Media Relations Left: Alonzo Gee skies for a dunk against Florida last season. Middle: Ronald Steele dribbles past a defender in Coleman Coliseum last year. Right: Harriet Barnes shoots over a Tennessee defender.

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Crimson Tide Nov. 4 Montevallo (Exh.) TBA head coach Mark Nov. 10 Jackson State (ACN) 7:30 p.m. Gottfried watches his Alabama Nov. 25 Texas-Southern (ACN) 6 p.m. team play on the Nov. 28 Louisiana Monroe (ACN) 7 p.m. sidelines during Dec. 2 Tennessee State (ACN) 2:30 p.m. a game last year. Dec. 9 Alabama State (ACN) 6 p.m. Dec. 23 Coppin State (ACN) 2 p.m. Dec. 29 Lipscomb (ACN) 7 p.m. Jan. 1 Oklahoma (ESPN) 1:30 p.m. Jan. 9 LSU (ESPN2) 8 p.m. Jan. 20 Georgia (CBS) 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27 Arkansas (LFS) 2 p.m. Feb. 3 South Carolina (LFS) 2 p.m. Feb. 7 Mississippi State 7 p.m. Feb. 17 Kentucky (LFS) 2 p.m. Feb. 24 Auburn (FSN) 4 p.m. Feb. 28 Ole Miss 7 p.m.

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