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This newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Media at Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. It has been accepted for inclusion in The George-Anne by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. For more information, please contact [email protected]. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17,2015 GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY WWW.THEGEORGEANNE.COM VOLUME 90, ISSUE 26

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High: 74° High: 76° High: 71° High: 68° Low:61° Low: 66° Low:49° Low:43° MAKING IT HOME MOCK MEDIATION COMES SAFELY AT ATHENS HOME VICTORIOUS s The UGA vs. Georgia Southern football ■ game this weekend will not be solely about The Mock Mediation went to Drake University a the game. Before getting behind the wheel of m in Des Moines, Iowa on November 13th and 14th = a motor vehicle after drinking keep in mind 2 to represent GSU in their competition. The UGA Campus Transit will give free shuttle £ different types of transportation for the highly While there they also went to the Mediator's service to and from the game. Buses will begin ^ intoxicated in Athens. 1 World Congress, where international mediators running five and half hours before kickoff and stop s came together in order to give advice to each running 15 minutes before kickoff. other and host workshops. The Mock Mediation team brought home six awards and ranked in the Top 10 at the international competition for the 3rd consecutive year. UBER -5th place/ advocate client team Things t< -10th place mediation team If you are unfamiliar with UBER, it is a cost effec- -4 all world advocates tive way to get from point A to point B. The uber ATHENSEDin radius for Athens runs north to south from Com- Next semester, on April 8th and 9th, the GSU merce, GA to Greensboro, GA. From east to west, Adeline Kenerly wins Miss Georgia 2015. Mock Mediation team will be hosting their own invitational tournament. the radius runs from Monroe, GA to Philomath, GA. Bernie Sanders visited Atlanta on Friday September 11th. UGA students make a petition protesting the Iran Nuclear Deal. The petition calls SPORTS SHORTS for Congress to vote against the deal. -Women's Basketball will go from two 20 ATHENS minutes halves to four 10 minutes quarters. Nick Chubb was injured in Tennessee More information at gseagles.com game. On October 10th, Nick Chubb hyper- -Women's volleyball lost on Friday against extended his knee, forcing him to sit out Appalachian State 0-3. the rest of the season. The ATS provides a Shuttle Bus. The fare is -On Saturday, women's volleyball won against $10.00 round trip. The bus runs from the airport to Jeb Bush visited UGA campus before UGA- Georgia State 3-2. the UGA arch. Fares are $1.75 otherwise. South Carolina game. -Men's soccer lost on Saturday against Georgia State 3-5. It's Never Too Early- or Too Late to Visit Career Services With the title "Office of Career Services", a lot learning what your Career Development Special- of students understandably assume the only thing ist can do for you, it will only help you in the REFLECT0RGSU.COM the office is good for is job searching and resume long run. Your Career Development Specialist writing. But, the services offered within the Of- is a person too and with so many students being bvJamar Bovd fice of Career Services go much deeper than that seen a continued persistence, or need of their ser- and can help you at any stage of your collegiate vice, will allow you to stand out. With "standing career. Here are four ways you will benefit from out" come a lot of advantages - including being using this valuable career resource. personally directed toward opportunities and per- 1. You will be Proactive. sonal reference letters. You will get a head start on your career hunt and 4.You will compete & WIN. the steps you need to take in order to get there. Like it or not, the job market is a competition and 2. You will discover what you know - & what most students are in school to eventually compete you don't. in that job market and come out on top. Taking You will be able to learn your interests, with advantage of the services within the Office of Ca- knowing your interest and being able to act on reer Services will allow you to polish skills and them you will learn new strengths or uncover a learn what companies are looking for in students. weakness. With uncovering a weakness sooner The Office of Career Services offers walk-in you will have time to build from it and turn it into hours Monday through Friday from noon to 4 a "strength". pm. For a list of services offered within the of- With the Georgia Southern vs. University of Georgia 3.You will build relationships. . fice, please visit our website at GeorgiaSouthern. From discovering Career Services early and edu/career. game approaching this weekend and game tickets selling out in li minutes, you can expect a tidal wave of blue in gold to take over Athens.

GEORGIA If you've never been to a game day in this rowdy city, CO I ITi-l C D Kl CONTACT rHE OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICESSE wV/U I It KIN GeorgiaSouthern.edu/career • 912-4'19/17P...R107 you may not know where to go or what to expect when UNIVERSITY you get there. From the best places to tailgate, to the "f i'J @gsucareers best time to go to the bars to watch the game, we have you covered. See the full story on ReAectorGSU.com Spread and cover designed by Alex Smith 11-17-15Ooinions 3 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS The George-Anne is the official student newspaper of Georgia GSU's NAACP Stands with Southern University, operated by GSU students using facilities provided by the university. The newspaper is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Bulloch County. Concerned Student 1950 The newspaper is published twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, car carrying then marched protested and I, Jamar A. Boyd, II, stand during most of the academic year. with the black students Any questions regarding content JAMAR BOYD II President Tim Wolfe much more. They've shaken should be directed to the student in the homecoming America again and we plan at Mizzou. The Georgia editor by phone at 912.478.5246 or at Jamar is a senior sports parade. A swastika to shake up Georgia Southern Southern University NAACP gaeditor@georgiasouthern. edu. ADVERTISING: The newspaper managments major and vice was drawn; in University and Statesboro. stands in solidarity too. accepts advertising. Inquiries may president of the GSU NAACP human feces at a This University has an Georgia Southern and Statesboro can no longer be made by calling 912.478.5418 or residence hall. Then African American - student 912.478.0566. For questions e-mail this week. population of over 26%. ignore the black student and America is being shaken adsi@ georgiasouthern.edu. The KKK was present on Yes, 26%, but you'd be hard community population. The George-Anne receives additional once again. This time campus, threatening the lives pressed to find an adequate No longer can we ignore the support in part from the Student spearheaded by the bold, of black students and others representation of such fact of institutionalized racism Activities Budget Committee. For more courageous and unashamed .information, rate cards, or sample present at the University numbers on campus. and systematic oppression. black students at the publications, contact the advertising of Missouri declaring they We lack a sufficient number We join in with the Colleges University of Missouri. manager or student media director. would kill all the n*****s. of black professionals (faculty, and Universities across this The advertiser is responsible for The hashtag, Along with this was the staff and professors). In my nation and world who are any errors in advertisements and its #ConcernedStudentl950, seeming disregard given by four years here I've had three determined to eradicate and liability for adjustments is limited to the brought attention to the amount of space the error occupied University Police and the black professors and only eliminate this epidemic. damning issues at Mizzou. in the ad. Further, the newspaper is city of Columbia, MO. As one male and the only one The road won't be easy, African American students not responsible for any damages their alert system through who was tenured. We do not detractors will come, threats caused due to an ad's omission from a being treated as second Twitter stated, "in case of have a black student union or may arise, but we will fight particular edition and its responsibility class citizens, called racial a real emergency," that is cultural center. Instead, the and stand tall. If you would've solely is to reschedule the ad in the obscenities, mocked and the next regular edition at the regular concerning damning alone. most influential black male told me my freshman year I'd more. Not only that they advertising rates. Nevertheless, these young and employee here was let be serving as NAACP Second make up a mere 7% of the STUDENTS BEWARE: The George- men and women have go and we, black students, Vice President and standing Anne screens all advertisements student population. A true continued to stand boldly. were left scrambling for an as I am, I wouldn't have prior to publication. The newspaper minority being ignored at a That have not bent, broken, advisor and mentor. The believed you. But, thanks strives to accept ads for legitimate public institution and treated products and services only. Students folded or given up, but buck doesn't stop there. Only be to God for giving me the with complete disregard. are urged to exercise caution when they've gotten stronger. Not three courses are offered in courage, strength and will to Through social media I've replying to ads— particularly those only have they continued the Africana Studies program do so. that require personal information. watched the growth of their their efforts through the use and one requires numerous I love Georgia Southern, Students are also urged to report to movement from homecoming of social media, but they've prerequisites. I could go oh I love black GSU and I'm the newspaper any suspicious offers week there to now. When which they might see in an ad. acted in person too. They've and on, but in the coming blessed to be where I am. a ConcernedStudentl950 PUBLICATION INFORMATION: stated and listed their days some things will come Now, it's time for a change. protester was hit by the The newspaper is printed by The demands, demonstrated, forth. Brunswick News in Brunswick, Ga. NOTICE: Unauthorized removal of multiple copies from a distribution site constitutes theft under Georgia law, a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine and/or jail time. Yearn Coats: The Untrue to GSU CORRECTIONS: Contact the editor at [email protected] for corrections and errors. 1 like to imagine most of us to improve themselves, Why would you not adopt are die-hard Southern fans, and if going to a larger, the same dignity and esteem we can't ignore that some more specialized, or more for the school you actually STAFF LIST people lack a basic sense of prestigious school can help attend, instead of the one you Editor-in-Chief Lauren Gorla school pride. And I'm not you in that endeavor, go for wish you were attending. Managing Editor Erinn Williams talking about the person who it. However I've personally Now that's not to say that Content Strategist Casey Cargle wore a Harvard sweater to interacted and met multiple you can't like any other Content Visualist Lauren Grizzell class one day because it's cold people who seem to believe, universities simply because News Editor Chris Rossmann Features Editor Rashida Otunba outside. I'm talking about for no plausible reason, you go here. There are some Sports Editor Robert George those people who make a that certain schools are just instances in which it would Daily Editor DJ Fullmer conscious effort to wear their "better" than others. I don't be completely acceptable to Opinions Editor Ian Leonard Bulldog gear nearly everyday blame them, it's partly due to cheer for another institution. Creative Manager Hailey Smith IAN LEONARD in spite of the fact that they the fact that we see some of However I can say for Photo Editor Brandon Warnock go to Georgia Southern. I'm these institutions in the media certain that, regardless of the Design Editor Alex Smith Features Designer Rebecca Davis Ian is a sophomore writing talking about that person, constantly. It's only natural competition, regardless of who only talks about how that more people would be the situation and regardless News Designer Erin Fortenberry and linguistics major from Sports Designer Margarita Suarez Johns Creek, Ga they're going to transfer in attracted to a university that of the odds, I'll be rooting Opinions Designer Rebecca Davis 2 years, even though no one has achieved fame through for my school. Now I'm not asked. I'm talking about those athletic or academic success. telling anyone who they Distribution Manager In many states, popular can and can't show their Marketing Manager Cydney Long who, despite the fact that they Business Manager Taylor Norman This Saturday, November do go to Georgia Southern, athletic programs can take on support for, at the end of the 21st our Georgia Southern continue to fantasize about the role of a professional team day that's your decision. It's The George-Anne welcomes letters to the Eagles will take on our other institutions as if they for some, like in the way that just that regardless of your editor and appropriate guest columns. All neighbors to the north, The are somehow the answer to most Alabamians are either future plans, or endeavors, copy submitted should be 350 words or University of Georgia, in what all of their problems. Auburn or Alabama fans. And at this moment, you're a fewer, typed, and sent via email in Microsoft is sure to be an intense night Word (.doc/.docx) format to letters® I want to preface this some students simply grew Georgia Southern Eagle, so georgiasouthern.edu. All submissions must of collegiate football. Despite article by saying that, yes, I up with parents or family take pride in that fact. Doing be signed and include phone number for being hosted in Athens, many understand that our humble members who attended these otherwise is just disrespectful verification. GSU students should include of our students are ready Statesboro-based university institutions and their pride to the institution, your fellow their academic major, year and hometown.' to make the trip in order to The editors reserve the right to reject any isn't the highest rung on was simply passed along students, and really, yourself. submission and edit submissions for length. support our Eagles during the institutional ladder. I to them. But what happens Opinions expressed herein are those of the the game. Or at least, we'd will always be in support of when students don't end Board of Opinions, or columnists themselves like to think they are. While up attending that school? and DO NOT necessarily reflect those of the those who genuinely want faculty, staff, or administration of GSU, the Student Media Advisory, Student Media or the University System of Georgia.

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The game between Georgia by the public. This law mainly UGA's Sanford Stadium. The they will be taken in. by 2:45am. Southern and the University applies to private property University of Georgia, also "The officer should cite and Public buses in Athens stop of Georgia is less than a week owners charging members like Georgia Southern, has a release unless the offender running at 11pm, but a person away, and the consumption of the public to park on their tobacco free campus, meaning is so intoxicated they are a needing a ride after this time of alcohol will no doubt be property, a common site on all tobacco products are danger to themselves, or if can take utilize one of the 5 taxi a factor during game-day. college game days. prohibited on campus at all there is another charge," says services operating in Athens While certain offenses related The University of Georgia times, and anyone caught with Odom. "I had a knucklehead or the popular transportation to alcohol, such as public operates under different tobacco in or around Sanford last weekend try to tell me I service Uber. intoxication, public urination, ordnances than the county, Stadium could be ejected from couldn't arrest him and I said If a person finds themselves and driving under the and in addition to tailgating the premises. 'Son, if you had an ID where in a position where they influence should go without lots, certain areas on campus Some students may be aware I could tell who you are, that absolutely have no way of saying, there are some laws are also not subject to the open of a recently passed state law might be true, but I don't leaving downtown, there are in Athens students should be container policy. that dropped the requirement know who you are, so you're no ordinances preventing a aware of before they come to "Open containers on the of police to arrest an underage going to jail.'" person from sleeping in their support the Eagles. grassy areas of campus are offender consuming or Even being intoxicated cars, though obviously this is Athens-Clarke County has okay," says Bob Taylor, a possessing alcohol, instead at a legal age can be a poor an option of last resort. a strict open container policy. Public Affairs representative issuing a citation and releasing decision in Athens, and a "Party and have a good Be it cup, can or bottle, any for UGA's campus police. "But the offender. person found in this condition time," says Lieutenant Odom. alcoholic beverage that is open many of the sidewalks adjacent While this is true, Lieutenant could be fined up $1000 and "Don't be stupid, and you'll be is against the law in all public to campus are patrolled by Richard Odom, a member of possibly six months jail time. alright." areas of the city. Athens-Clarke County and the Athens-Clarke County In regards to alcohol sales, According to the Athens are subject to open container police for over 20 years, stores stop selling alcoholic municipal code, this also ordinances." stresses that the law gives beverages at 11:30pm every includes "semi-public parking Much like GSU's Paulson police discretionary power, night, and last call for Athens facilities," which are privately Stadium, no alcoholic and if the underage drinker is bars comes shortly before owned parking lots being used beverages are allowed inside committing anymore offense, 2am. All bars must be cleared

NAACP HOLDS GSU organizationa BLACKOUT release statements will be spoken with respect." Responding BY ERINN WILLIAMS with additional threats is never a solution. The George-Anne staff The University takes all threats to anyone including social in our community very seriously and will After statements made on social respond with appropriate disciplinary media by a Georgia Southern University action. As always, Georgia Southern student that were seen by many as racist encourages students to exercise their right media incident and Islamophobic, the GSU Arabic Club, to free speech and engage in respectful Georgia Southern University and the GSU dialogue." - Georgia Southern University on campus are not inclusive of all NAACP chapter released statements. "The recent revelation of the comments BY ERINN WILLIAMS minorities, especially black students. "Since it was founded in 2012, made by Georgia Southern University The George-Anne staff I guess you can say that the incidents the Arabic Club at GSU has been student.. .brings light to the pressing that took place at Missouri have promoting dialogue on our campus and issue at hand. The issue(s) of Black Lives After listing a page of demands helped us to be bold and speak out/' community. Our message is a message of Matter, Concerned Student 1950 and to Georgia Southern University in a Jamar Boyd II, senior management understanding, coexistence, and respect. #BlacksAreSouthernToo. We, the Georgia statement released on Monday, the major and second vice-president of We condemn all forms of threats, racism, Southern University NAACP, are ready NAACP has scheduled events in an the GSU NAACP, said. Xenophobia, and related intolerance. We and willing to stand as Black Georgia effort to 'shake up' the campus. Wednesday, "Blackout Phase 2" encourage GSU students to engage in a Southern. The comments of...reveal Today, the Georgia Southern will occur where a sit in will be respectful and meaningful dialogue and a sentiment that may be felt by many. NAACP will hold a blackout at 11:45 staged in the Russell Union from 12-1 avoid intolerant behavior. As Helen Keller Today, tomorrow and going forward we a.m. in the Russell Union. p.m. Later students will gather in said "The highest result of education is pledge to not compromise who we are "This is the beginning of some the Education Building for "Niggas tolerance." - GSU Arabic Club to fit the mold of society. We love our things that need to happen...As we vs Negus at 6:30 p.m. 'The use of threatening language is a blackness and we love the blackness of said in our statement we make up "I think the big thing that people violation of the Georgia Southern code others. We are black and we are proud. over 26 percent of this university but need to realize that this in not a hate of student conduct and goes against our Black lives matter and never forget blacks are not represented through faculty, mission or one of violence, but it's to VALUES, one of which is "Every voice are southern too." - GSU NAACP staff and professionals. Facilities shed light," Boyd said. has the right to be heard and every word

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ATHENSBY TANDRA SMITH NIGHTLIFE 101 The George-Anne staff So you've found yourself in Athens, Georgia, eagerly 9 awaiting the game between Georgia Southern and Georgia. Instead of trash talking the Bulldogs on Yik Yak, here's the top 5 things you can check out during your weekend in Athens.

^ F. SANFORD STADIUM 100 Sanford Dr. If you want to get a good look at the place ad W.9 where the Eagles will break Bulldogs' hearts fc.B»° on Saturday, check out Sanford Stadium, the tenth largest stadium in the NCAA.

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C, D, E VARIOUS BARS * % 335 E Clayton St (Whiskey Bent), 429 E °/>'<* £ r- $ Broad St (Double Barrel), 220 College Ave c 3 £ #101 (Sand Bar) "U \ ddeW* Pre-game, during the game or post-game, 5' you can't go wrong with bars like Whiskey % CO Bent, Double Barrel and the Sand Bar, as CO long as you're of age. I would offer up our Baldwin St. own fabulous bars, but I'm afraid this is one £ thing Athens has us bested in. S^- Y\oO'pe*

B. 40 WATT CLUB er SX. 285 W Washington St &a%* If Cole Swindell's not your thing, the 40 Watt Club might be more up your alley. They've hosted artists from Nirvana to - 9 Snoop Dogg and from the Killers to R.E.M. On Friday, November 20th, there will be a free dance party with the Booty Boyz at 10 p.m., and on Saturday, the venue will host Effie's Club Follies, in a performance ti- tled Effie's Club Follies: Through Time and Space! starting at 9pm. VARIOUS RESTAURANTS Whether you like Mexican, Italian or even brunch food, Athens has plenty of it. Ma- ma's Boys, Ted's Most Best, Cali N Titos are among the many popular restaurants. Of course, none of these hold a candle to Big Shows, El Sombrero, Millhouse, Fuzzy's or GATA's...but one can dream. Open for Fall 2016

5. THE CLASSIC CENTER Log into I^GeorgiaSouthern 300 N Thomas St. MyGeorgiaSouthern AcCMtler; iMfcwc&oM ton The Classic Center has been home to many and click on events, conventions and workshops, but on MyScholarships

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■ cert by Cole Swindell, a Georgia Southern *»«Cwx*i»?« cwnne *•»» **> < '" Minutes of uour time can equal \Mm a* t»»q Cawiwmaa GatrHm Og « alumni. How fitting that he will perform in thousands in scholarship rtfoneu Athens before his alma mater wins the fol- ■ lowing night. GEORGIA \\ wart? ftppkj today! SOUTHERN

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GSUCOLE ALUM TURNED SWINDELL #TRUEBLUE COUNTRY STAR

since, Swindell has been no Kelley Bradshaw, who now BY ARAYA JACKSON stranger to the fabulous life of works for iHeart radio, has The George-Anne staff a country star. met her fellow alum many 11 j This kind of fame can lead times and had nothing but I know that as Georgia one's head to double in size positive things to say about Southern students, we have and one's ego to fly through him. "I met him before a some of the best school the roof. However that isn't show in Chattanooga and spirit in the Sun Belt, and the case here. Think about told him I went to Southern really all over Georgia. this: how often do you see a and he was super sweet, "Hail Southern" is not only picture of Cole Swindell not asking me my major and a chant, but a lifestyle. It's wearing his GSU baseball congratulating me on my 1 hard to go here and not fall cap? Hardly ever. Seriously, job. He said he loved to completely in love. try Googling images of see some alumni working While this may be true, it's him just to try to find other with country music! And pretty apparent that when pictures without the hat of course, he was wearing A. many people look at this and you'll see that it's rare. his Georgia Southern hat!" rural place, people don't Everywhere he goes, he has Kelley, along with many ■III realize that Statesboro is us with him. CMA awards, other students and fans, home to some pretty cool music videos, performances, have nothing but favorable COLE SWINDELL'S INST/! things and people. etc. He's always 'repping and supportive things to say How about that Zaxby's that blue and gold. about him. chicken finger plate that you The College of Business He's just as awesome behind chow down on in that little (COBA) where Swindell a screen as he is in person, hour and a half break you graduated from with his with the way he responds back have on campus? Zaxby's degree in marketing, couldn't to fans on social media like originated here. Actually, be more proud of the alum Twitter. It's like every other day right where the new one either. A representative from he's on there giving shout outs Bf -••— ma o stands. The 1995 movie the college said, "Every time or meet and greet passes for die- "Now and Then" with Demi Cole appears sporting his hard fans. Not to mention he Moore was filmed here, Georgia Southern baseball practically retweets everything '1 Danny McBride from "This cap, it makes us proud to Georgia Southern, from news is the End" is a Statesboro know he's part of the Eagle happenings to everything native, and we all know Nation. In recent interviews, sports. He's constantly proving country music entertainer of he's talked about how Georgia to the world that fame and the year, Luke Bryan, came Southern has been a part of his fortune hasn't taken away the right out of Sigma Chi. life since he was a little boy, country boy from his small Now that we're all feeling a coming to football games and town and school. little nostalgic, I want to talk sliding down the hill." Cole Swindell is an about one Georgia Southern To dive further into things outstanding alum and never alumni that represents us in here at Southern, Swindell ceases to make us proud. With the brightest light and puts our has recently partnered up that being said, it's our job to name out there everywhere with the school to release show our support for him. With he goes. If there was ever a his own line of GSU apparel. the UGA vs. Southern game biggest fan of our school, it If that's not love for your this weekend, I know we will would be this guy. Of course school, I don't know what is. all be in Athens, giving us no "this guy" is none other than Not only does he show excuse to not be at his concert Cole Swindell. his Eagle pride everywhere the night before. He didn't open After graduating in 2007, he goes, but he does it with tickets up to Georgia Southern Cole Swindell went on to help the most positive attitude. students first for nothing. fellow GSU friend and Sigma We probably wouldn't be So join myself, fellow GSU Chi brother, Luke Bryan, sell ranting on about this guy so students and other Swindell merchandise and opened much if he was a total jerk- fans alike in welcoming in an shows for him. When 2010 wad. Luckily, he's not. awesome weekend! rolled around, Swindell signed One Georgia Southern and his own publishing deal. Ever Alpha Omicron Pi alum,

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BY RACHEL KELSO AND ALEXANDRIA RICHBOURG The George-Anne contributors

The most talked about game lot to offer, but it's even more base can respect the territory, "To stay safe, UGA students be safe not only for yourself, of the season is right around fun when you're getting to ex- rules, and one another. We are always make sure we have a but for the people around you the corner. This Saturday the perience it with a great group the visiting team, so we need designated driver if people as well. This game is a highly Eagles will face the Georgia of friends. to show respect to the town, are going to be partaking in anticipated and very import- Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium "Travel in groups! Don't go the campus, and the commu- drinking alcoholic beverages. ant one for Georgia Southern, in Athens, and while the fes- anywhere alone. Additionally, nity. That being said, paint up, Call an Uber. At the end of the so get excited! Make the trip to tivities are meant to be fun just be careful. Don't do any- wear your best blue and gold day you'd rather pay a little support your Eagles an unfor- and competitive, you want to thing that doesn't feel right. attire, and get ready to show more for an Uber than to end gettable one. Have fun, be safe be safe while you and the rest If you think, 'this might get UGA whose house this really up with a charge," Smith said. and HAIL SOUTHERN! of Eagle Nation live it up and me in trouble, I should proba- is with good sportsmanship According to UGA's website cheer on our team. With two bly not do this,' Go with your and respect. Safe & Secure: A guide for Stu- passionate fan bases facing off, gut feeling. Don't do it. Even 4. DON'T dents, Faculty, staff and Visi- emotions will be running at though the games are super tors of the University of Geor- an all-time high, so use these fun, this is a time where peo- 3. DRINK JAYWALK gia, If you are on campus and This might sound like a safety tips to enjoy the game ple can act a little off the wall you want to report a crime, strange safety tip, but Athens and the weekend to the fullest and people can get a little cra- RESPONSIBLY you can contact the UGA's If you do decide to drink, cops are known to give out extent. zy," Karly Smith, UGA junior police Department at (706) hefty fines to those who don't marketing major, said. make sure you do so wisely. 542-2200. In addition, if you 1. USE THE Not only do you want to be wait their turn to cross the ever witness a crime off cam- sober enough to remember the street. Jaywalking is one of the pus and it isn't an emergency, BUDDY 2. SHOW game, but you also don't want most popular ways that cops you can call the Athens-Clarke to end up in trouble with Ath- in this town will stop you. As County Police Department at SYSTEM YOUR TRUE ens law enforcement. Police tempting as the other side of (706) 613-3330. Carpool, tailgate, and ex- will be on high alert for drunk the road may look, just wait Have fun in Athens, Eagles. plore Athens with other fel- BLUE SPIRIT and disorderly fans, so make for your signal to legally cross. Represent your school, and be low Eagles. The last thing you sure you are smart about your safe doing it! want is to end up alone in an HONORABLY drinking and handle yourself Learn more about UGA safe- While it may be tempting to unfamiliar area on what is ex- appropriately. Don't have a 5. HAVE FUN! ty tips at http://safeandse- stir the pot and mess with the It's okay to have fun, par- pected to be one of the most DD? Call an Uber! Yes, there is cure.uga.edu / index.html intense game days this season. Bulldog fans, let's show them UBER in Athens, so don't hesi- ty, and enjoy the weekend in Athens is a fun town and has a that the Georgia Southern fan tate to take advantage of it. Athens but just remember to

BY CHERYL NUZUM AND RICKY VEASLEY The George-Anne contributors "SO, IT'S OUR QUARTERBACK ELLISON The Georgia Southern football team will be heading to Athens VERSUS....WHO AGAIN?" to play the UGA Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Sanford Stadium. Open up your notepads, grab your pencils because we're about to school them on how Eagle Nation does insults. Here's our top list of insults to throw on game day: "WHY DO GEORGIA PLAYERS EAT CEREAL "WHAT DO YOU CALL STRAIGHT FROM THE BOX?" "THEY A UGA PLAYER WITH A CHOKE WHEN THEY GET TOO CLOSE TO CHAMPIONSHIP RING?" A BOWL." "A THIEF." "SURE 'GATA MAY HAVE STARTED AT "HOW DO YOU MAKE UGA UGA BUT NOW THEY'VE MOVED ON TO COOKIES?" "PUT IN A BIG OTHER SAYINGS, LIKE 'IT'S A COACHING BOWL AND BEAT FOR 3 PROBLEM' OR 'MAYBE NEXT YEAR."' HOURS."

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While some of us are making the trek up to Athens on Saturday, others are not quite as adventurous. Alas, there are more options! All over the state of Georgia, viewing parties will be held to show the game for us die-hard Eagles. In fact, there are viewing parties held all over the country, from Statesboro to San Francisco.

Here are some of Rose and Crown the locations in and Tavern around Atlanta: Rose and Crown Tavern is located at 1931 Powers Ferry Road Southeast in Atlanta. This is owner and GSU alum, Miguel Ayoub's modern take on the classic English pub. Some of their menu items include burgers such as the "Easy Does It" or "Bad Al's Pounder", classic pub sandwiches like the "Pub Reuben" and the BLT, and an extensive list of entrees. Of course the Rose and Crown Tavern has Smoke Ring BBQ an impressive selection of alcoholic drinks with about 18 beers and various cocktails. Smoke Ring BBQ in Metro-Atlanta is located at 309 Nelson Learn more at Imsmartsites.com/roseandcrown Street, Southwest. This is a down-home barbecue restaurant run by Georgia Southern alum Jordan Wakefield who also happens to be the executive chef. Some of the menu items include sliders (with names such as "The Tractor Pull" and "The Farmer's Daughter"), barbecue plates and sandwiches such as the "Best Damn Grilled Cheese Ever!" and "Smoke Ring BLT". For those 21 and over, Smoke Wild Wing Cafe Ring BBQ offers "southern elixirs, along with Georgia wines and beers and moonshine." For something more familiar to Statesboro, Dunwoody's Wild Learn more at smokeringatlanta.com Wing Cafe also has viewing parties. This branch of one of Statesboro's favorites is located at 4788 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Manager and GSU alum Sam Witherington not only will have the game playing, but customers donning their GSU apparel will receive 1/2 price appetizers! Learn more at Wildwingcafe.com/locations/dunwoody-ga Can't go to Athens? Sucks right... luckily staying here has it's perks of comfort as well as technically having the best view of the game without paying for transportation and a ticket. After all, game day is better in the 'Boro. Here are some options one can take to see the big game itself.

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For those staying in the Boro, you can enjoy viewing parties at the following locations: 40 East Grill Statesboro's 40 East Grill which is located, appropriately, at 40 East Main Street, will be showing the game on Saturday. For anyone who has yet to be to 40 East, it is a high class restaurant that one may take their Wild Wing Cafe significant other to for Valentine's Day. If you are looking to feel Statesboro's Wild Wing Cafe will keep with their tradition and fancy for a night, you can enjoy a variety of entrees including steaks, show the big game. Wild Wing Cafe, not to be confused with Buffalo fish, and even roasted quail breast. Wild Wings, is a hub for socializing in the 'Boro. With a large menu of Learn more at 40eastgrill.com burgers, apps and, of course, wings, this restaurant attracts students Down the street from 40 East there is a more laid back restaurant daily. Like Loco's, game day at Wild Wing is something students called Main Street Bar & Grill. Located at 230 South Main Street, this should witness. is a common hangout for GSU students and so it makes sense that Leairn more at wildwingcafe.com/locations/statesboro-ga they would accommodate the demand for a fun place to watch the Eagles take on the Bulldogs. Though the name may not portray it, this restaurant features menu items inspired by the foods of Italy and the Mediterranean. Main Street features $2 single wells and $3 double wells all day, every day and students get a 5% discount with the purchase of a drink. Buffalo Wild Wings Learn more at statesborocity.com/MainStreetBarGrill Any restaurant with "wings" in it's name will be playing this game. You and your friends probably won't be the only ones there, so it may be a good idea to call ahead to make reservations or see how crowded it is. You may not be able to hear the game either, so just go along with the cheers and boo's. The Clubhouse Learn more at buffalowildwings.com The Clubhouse, located in Statesboro, is a popular place for students to have fun, is also showing the game. Not only does The Clubhouse have a Spikes Sports Grill & Bar, they also have a full arcade, bowling, mini golf and other ways to keep you entertained at halftime! The Clubhouse will be having a tailgate party before the GATA 's Sports Bar game starting at 11 a.m. It is located at 2704 Old Register Road. A no-brainer, GATA's will have drink specials for those over 21 Learn more at clubhousestatesboro.com and will of cOurse be playing the game on every single one of the 75 flatscreens they own. This place is sure to be packed, so get there early for a table or call ahead to reserve. To learn more about GATA's visit facebook.com/gatanation/ Gnat's Landing: Another GSU favorite restaurant and bar to sit Your own home and watch the game. While they don't have as many TV's to watch the game from, you can still see the game from wherever you're Why leave the house when you can just turn on your TV? Grab sitting while eating a bomb quesadilla or salmon BLT. some chips, dips, cokes, maybe a few pizzas and kick back on the To learn more visit gnatslanding.com couch with your friends. Your home should already be screaming "Eagle fan," so no need for decor! If you want to take it up a notch, have your roommates bring their TV's from their room for a multi- screen video game and football game experience. Boom. Dorm common areas Mellow Mushroom For the freshman looking for somewhere right down the hall, your dorm should be showing the big game in the main common area. Mellow Mushroom, located at 1098 Bermuda Run Road, is a There will more than likely be free pizza and drinks too, so even college student staple. Almost everyone loves the atmosphere as if you don't want to watch the game, get down there for some free well as the pizzas. Statesboro's location will be showing the game food! on Saturday. Learn more at mellowmushroom.com/store/Statesboro Loco's Grill and Pub, another student favorite, will also be showing the game. While some of us typically just order Loco's to be delivered, the atmosphere on game day is something to be experienced. This Loco's is located at 91 Briarwood Lane. Go enjoy Dining Commons a burger or some wings and cheer on the team with your fellow If you haven't seen a flyer on your door about any type of Eagles! celebration in your hall, head over to the Dining commons to stuff Learn more at locosgrill.com/locations/13/Statesboro\ your face with game day food while watching the game on one of their many TV's. A friend's house Better yet, why not go over to a friends place? Just bring a little side item of food or drink, or if you're lucky they'll have all of the food and drinks. All you have to do is grab a space on their couch. Just help them clean up if the game gets intense... which it probably will.

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NEWBIE WHAT TO PACK: BEST ROAD FILL 'ER UP: I want to start off with this because TRIP SNACKS: Am I right? But no, seriously. You'll you can't leave for a road trip without come across many many exits along Easily one of my favorite parts. I get luggage (duh). I habitually check the this drive where you won't see a reli- such a thrill as I walk into Parker's; it's EDITION weather like no other, so I tend to be a able gas station in sight. This may be a high like no other. I mean, a road trip very picky-packer, or maybe more of an common sense, but common sense is just isn't a road trip if you don't have BY ARAYA JACKSON over-packer. Georgia weather can be a really just a paradox. Fill up. Grab all the right stuff-your-face-food along The George-Anne staff little unpredictable, and I know we all your buddies and head to the pump. with you. Some of my go-to's would hate dealing with it, but better safe than Get them to pitch in a few bucks since As the winter chill slowly be a Coke key, Tom's Hot Fries (you sorry. Seems like we'll be facing highs in you're loading their butts around if it creeps up on us this mid- gotta try them), Synder's Hot Buffalo the low 60's. Needless to say, your usual helps. Just fill up the tank. Make every- November, the flame of team Pretzel pieces, and Chex Mix. Gosh, game day dress and boots probably isn't one go inside to do any business they spirit within all of us here at I'm starting to drool a little just think- the way to go. But don't stress too much need to do as well, because you don't Georgia Southern is about to ing about these. If you and a friend are about what to bring or if you've packed want to be pulling off to the side of the explode. Statesboro is going stuck between what to get, each of you too much. I promise by the next morn- road half an hour into the drive. to turn into such a ghost town ing, no one will even remember what get different things to have even more come Saturday, when we all you were wearing anyways. variety on the trip. pack our bags and head to a little familiar place known as Sanford Stadium. Ring a bell? In all five games that we have played in Athens, from the first in 1992 to the most recent in 2012, Southern has fallen MUSIC/ HOW TO STAY short each time. I'm sure there are some die-hard UGA fans here, but this weekend I better PLAYLISTS/ OPTIMISTIC: not see a single GSU student If you do not stay occupied on a ride in red and black. This is our RADIO: like this, it can quickly turn into one of night to show UGA just who For some reason, everytime I get those long distance trips you experi- they're messing with. dragged into a road trip, my thoughts ence with your grandma (long, painful, Lefs not get ahead of just scream 'throwback music!' Literally. and never ending.) It is a beautiful drive ourselves, however. For most, There's nothing like jamming out to the down the highway, though. I'm sure a this trip has probably been Top Hits of the 2000's or Fergie radio on lot of you Marietta or Johns Creek folks made one too many times, Pandora. You're bound to have laughs could use a little country-sighting in considering the many times on end. Beware: this will probably lead your life anyways. But if you have the that Athens came out on top. to the telling of some pretty embarrass- right people, the right food, the right But for some, this is the first ing stories from your middle school days music and the right plans for the night trek they'll be making as a when this crap was actually popular. ahead, you'll be just fine. Your ride will college student to the historic Can you say bonding time? fly by so fast, you'll wonder why you district. Here's just a few tips don't make this trip more often. for a smooth weekend, keep you occupied and make the Then you'll see the drink prices that three hour drive feel like night and remember why you stick with nothing. Tav Tuesdays.

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When someone thinks of a road trip they think of fun, friends, and adventure. When I asked a few GSU students, "What's RULE NUMBER 1: RULE NUMBER 2: your number one rule for a road trip?", the answers were pretty similar. GOOD MUSIC, SHOTGUN A.K.A. Rebecca Franklin, junior pre-pharmacy major said, "Shotgun has to DJ and it must be something we can sing along to.". GOOD TRAVELS CO-PILOT Franklin wasn't the only one who found As the eloquent Dean Winchester, music important, Keionna Wallace, a If you are riding shotgun the unspoken from the CW's "Supernatural" once said, sophomore education major said, "Good rule is that you are the driver's co-pilot. "Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts music is an essential part of a successful road That's right that means no naps (I know his cakehole." The person riding shotgun trip." - but it's for a good cause). You have to is responsible for playing DJ so that the While music seems to play an important be alert and able to assist the driver with driver can focus on what they're doing - role, one student had a piece of cautionary directions, etc. driving. advice. "Plan ahead so you know where the fuck you're going and don't run out of gas in the middle of nowhere," Derika Sommer, a junior business major, said.

RULE NUMBER 3: RULE NUMBER 4: RULE NUMBER 5: PLAN AHEAD FOR ELECTRICITY IS ONLY ONE TYPE OF SMOOTH SAILING YOUR FRIEND GAS IS ALLOWED ON It is without a doubt a good idea to know where you are going before you I don't think I have to mention this one, get there. If you look up the directions be- but just to be safe, make sure you bring A ROAD TRIP a phone charger and a car charger. This forehand you can be a little more familiar And that gas is for your car. You should with the names of roads and exits. While way if you do happen to get lost you can either call a friend for directions, or use always make sure that you have enough GPS is a wonderful thing, they can some- gas. Never let your gauge get too low times be inaccurate. your phone for a GPS to at least get back to a main road. because you never know when you will hit a dead spot where there are no gas stations (i.e. most of 1-16).

RULE NUMBER 6: RULE NUMBER 7: RULE NUMBER 8: PAY ATTENTION TO SNACKS ARE YOUR DON'T BREAK SIGNS FRIEND THE BANK Make sure you stock up on snacks before You want to plan ahead and make sure you and your crew head out. This will you have enough money for your trip. The last thing you want to do when minimize the amount of stops you have You want to do this not only because you you're far away from home is get your to make and it will be convenient to get don't want to over spend, but you want to car towed just because you didn't read a snack whenever you are hungry. Plus, make sure you have enough to get there the sign that you parked right beside. If if you end up getting stuck in stopped and back. You also want a little spending you are in an unfamiliar area it is a good traffic, having your favorite snack handy money for wherever you are going, just idea to make sure you know that it is is an instant mood lifter. make sure you don't dip into the gas okay to park in certain places. money to get you back home.

RULE NUMBER 9: RULE NUMBER 10: NO VACANCY? YOU'RE ALL IN THIS NO PROBLEM TOGETHER If you know where you are going to stay, We all know that road trips, while fun, can then you would be better off calling ahead sometimes cause a good amount of stress. and reserving a room at a hotel in the area. Make sure that you don't take your frustra- If there is a huge event in town it is more tions out on your traveling companions. If than likely that the hotels are going to fill you do decide to use them as your human up fast. You don't want to be left with no- stress balls, there could be many negative where to sleep when you get down there, or side effects. You could make the rest of the worse, having to sleep in a hotel where the trip awkward and much harder to enjoy, bed is so questionable you wonder if you'd you could get so caught up in the drama be better off sleeping on the floor. that you get yourself lost, or if you're bad enough you may end up traveling back home alone.

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RIYAHD JONES JONES SCORED HIS FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF THE SEASON ON A 61-YARD EAGLES TOPPLE INTERCEPTION THE TROJANS RETURN The Eagles picked up another road win in their 45-10 trampling of Troy. The Eagles now prepare for the in-state showdown this weekend against the University of Georgia.

In an interesting turn, the tackles, their lowest number two huge opportunities that BY HAYDEN BOUDREAUX Eagles had no rushers breach on the season, as they usually are completely within their The George-Anne staff the hundred yard mark, as average around 60 tackles a scope of control. Winning Before the much junior running back Matt game. Also, for the first time all their bowl game and defeating anticipated match up with Breida picked up 84 and L.A season the Eagles did not record the University of Georgia. The the University of Georgia Ramsby had 82. The only a sack. However, the lack of 25 latter of which takes place in this week, the Eagles pulled other times this happened this extra plays could be the likely only four days, and with the out a 45-10 victory over the year were the two losses to explanation for this statistic. quarterback and coaching Troy Trojans to improve to App State and West Virginia. The win helps on the road turmoil at Georgia, the timing 7-2 (5-1 Sun Belt). The passing was also shaky to the Sun Belt championship, is perfect for the Eagles to steal The score may not have been at times, with an overthrown but a lot needs to happen for a win. the best indicator of the Eagle pass to a wide open receiver that dream to become a reality. Beating the Bulldogs will performance, but there was still over the middle that kept a Arkansas State is currently completely depend on which plenty for them to hang their touchdown off the board. It undefeated in the conference Georgia Southern shows up. hat on as they prepare for their is important to note, that the and just received one AP vote We have seen both ends of face off with the Bulldogs. The same play was ran to success for the Top 25. They will need the spectrum this season, Eagles rushed for 325 yards later in the game from Ellison to lose their next two games such as the two games with ANTWIONE on 66 carries for a combined to senior tight end James Dean. against Texas State and New over 500 rushing yards and four scores on the night. They Thanks to the three turnovers Mexico State. Additionally, and 188 yards in the loss to WILLIAMS managed to put in a score and the clock grinding rushing App State will have to drop App State. If the Eagles can WILLIAMS LED through the air and picked up attack from the Eagles/ Troy one more conference game to jump out to a lead early, 85 passing yards to total for barely had time with the ball either Louisiana Lafayette or they may be able to fend off THE DEFENSE over 400 yards of total offense. and struggled to do anything South Alabama. the Bulldogs and capture. WITH SIX On defense, the team picked up on offense outside of their first It will take a lot for the another win from the SEC. three turnovers (one fumble, two drives of the game. Due Eagles to win the conference TACKLES AND two interceptions) and held the to rarely being on the field, and most of it is out of their TWO FORCED Trojans to just 212 total yards. the defense had only 35 total control. However, there are FUMBLES

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I feel research, the men's tennis skin cancer," senior Rice BYDERIKWUCHTE able to donate from 5:30 p.m. The George-Anne staff that we can and it's a good team has decided to take part Lanne said. "Then this year, to 7:00 p.m. People will get chance that it'll happen if we in No-Shave November and my grandmom's sister—I'm an opportunity to not only Georgia Southern's Senior have a good week." will host a clinic for a donation really, really close to her—she donate through cash, check night and the last regular "Something we struggle drive on Thursday. This drive had breast cancer. It's a little or other means, but they will season match of the season with is errors or a random will be an opportunity for different, but it touches every also get to meet the team, pick was held on Friday for the part of our game will be people to not only donate to one of us. I've been following up a schedule for the spring woman's volleyball team. off," said Beecher. "But I a tremendous cause, but also the European version of this season and see how the team The Eagles had a lot to play thought, at all times, we had to meet the team before their is in November to grow a is doing before the next part of for, especially with the Sun everything going. Our hitters championship season begins mustache. I've been following the tennis year begins. Belt Championship looming were hitting well, we were in January. that, being like, "Yeah, I want "It'll be a good way to meet ahead of them. Fortunately, blocking well; our serving "We decided to do it because to participate." Alone, I can't some of us, to play a bit of the team came ready to play could have been better, but it was a fun way to raise do much. But as a team, we tennis; have some fun with and were able to record a besides that, our digging, our awareness and raise money can do a lot more." that," Kerrigan said. "For win against the Troy Trojans setting, it was all working for a great cause," junior Kerrigan hails from England us, it'll be nice to get people in four sets. The final scoring tonight which was something Christian Kerrigan said. "We and Casablancas is from interested in tennis and to was 29-31, 25-16, 25-11, 28-26 that helped us a lot." also wanted to see what some Spain. Landin is from Mexico make them realize where we in favor of Southern. "To win a game, you of our teammates would look and Lanne is from Finland. are and what we do. A lot of "Our seniors work so hard have to have all six players like if they actually, grew out The team is filled with people on campus don't know every practice, every game, functioning at all times. [Our their facial hair a bit. Everyone international players who that. As long as it remains for every moment," said redshirt- freshmen are] young so, at always hears about it, but it's have all found themselves a good cause, it'll be fun for junior Alex Beecher. "We're times, it's hard for them to nice to have something fun to playing for Southern on the everyone as well." so close to them. We really stay focused. I think tonight, do that can actually help it. It men's tennis team. They have The team recently finished wanted this for them. Troy's a they were in the game. does mean a lot." taken this month to dedicate their fall portion of the season great team so we knew we had They've been like that the past "My grandfather died from their time and effort to cancer by competing in the College to play really-well.T-definitely few games. You can tell it's all cancer," redshirt-jtmior Daniel awareness and research.- of Charleston Invite last think their leadership pushed coming together. When they Casablancas said. "I thought It touches each player in a weekend. The team will take us through to get that win." play well, we all play well." it was good when we decided special way and is something back to the courts in January "These kids pour No. 1 seed Arkansas State to do this: raise funding. the team is proud to help with. as they compete against everything they got into it," put a pin on their season It's personal to me. It helps On Thursday, Nov. 19, the Davidson and Gardner-Webb said head coach Dustin Wood. by sweeping App State on everyone out with cancer." team will take part in a clinic on Saturday, Jan. 16. "[Beecher] should be a senior, Thursday. This makes them . "It's nice that we are raising that will allow anyorte to but she has one more year so the opponents of the Eagles I think it kind of hit her too. on Friday. The two teams It's a good thing and it's nice have already played twice this to have them go out with season. Arkansas State got the the last win in the regular upper-hand on the Eagles season. They're always going in both matches. This final to remember that one. We're rematch of the 2015 season proud of them." will pit the teams against Last weekend, Beecher each other for a third time, became Southern's all-time and in a single elimination leader in digs. She's had a tournament format, one team record-breaking career and, will be ending their season on Rent starting at $319!! because of an injury last that Friday. season, she will return next "If we can have everything ALL INCLUSIVE! year to play again. going, focus in on every single WH NO application fees! Beecher's 23 digs against point, we can compete with Troy led the team. She was anybody and we definitely followed by her teammate think, we can take that win," 1 lil in ,redshirt-junior Katie Bange Beecher said. ,who recorded 9 digs and "We're excited to have 35 assists on the night. an opportunity to win a Redshirt-sophomore Megan championship on our home Chevalier led the team in floor," said Wood. "That's our kills with 12 against Troy. goal and we need three wins. Sophomore Cathrine Murray It's a great opportunity." followed with 11 kills as Friday, Nov. 20 willbe the start freshman Lauren Reichard of the Sun Belt Championship. and freshman Stephanie Southern will compete against Walk to GSU, Wal-Mart, and Spencer each earned 9 kills Arkansas State in match four and 8 kills, respectively. of the day at 7:30 p.m. Matches always enjoy free bike "Each week, we get better will continue through Saturday and better," Wood said. "I until a champion is decided on rentals! feel the rest of the teams that Sunday. have peaked. (I think I'm SOUTHERN right about that.) We just got to clean up, a little bit, and we'll be fine. We're hoping DOWNS that next Friday night, we

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN BREAKS THE ™49 IN™ THE FIRST REGULAR™ SEASON» GAME OF THE 2015-2016 CAMPAIGN. JASON BURNELL CLOCK ON WEBBER INTERNATIONAL LED THE TEAM WITH 16 POINTS, Georgia Southern was able BY CHRIS SMITH to force 26 turnovers and held The George-Anne contributor Webber International to 26 The Georgia Southern percent from the field. The Eagles cruised past Webber Eagles shot 49.4 percent and International 116-49 on Friday never trailed throughout the night behind Jason Burnell's entire game, and they didn't game-high 19 points. Burnell allow Webber to get closer than came firing off the bench and 25 points in the second half. sank four shots from behind "What we will eventually the arc. "They believed in have is experienced leaders me and had confidence in down the road, but right now me that when I get the ball we got new leaders," Head they know that I am going Coach Mark Byington said. to make a play" "freshman For the freshman, it was only forward Jason Burnell said. their second game playing The Georgia Southern bench together and they are already outscored Webber's bench 73- showing team chemistry. 18. Sam Auguste led Webber "We just play hard. We are International with 10 points. inexperienced and we know Six players for Georgia that, but we just try and get Southern scored in better every day and learn double-digits in the game. every day," freshman guard Sophomore forward Coye Ike Smith said. Simmons finished the game The Eagles will have a with a double-double tallying quick turnaround when they 10 points and 11 rebounds. travel to take on Ole Miss this The Eagles cleaned up their Monday. It is the first of two- rebounding as a team against game set against the SEC, Webber International after as they will face Auburn on being out-rebounded in their Friday. "I'm sure it will be a exhibition game against great learning experience," Middle Georgia. Georgia Byington said. "It's a big Southern jumped out to challenge, but these guys like an early 21-3 lead behind playing basketball and like freshman guards Tookie playing in different places, so Brown and Ike Smith. They they'll be ready to play." established the tempo early The Eagles kick-off the four in the game and never looked game road trip this Monday at back. The. 116 points scored Ole Miss: Tipoff is at 8 p.m. by Georgia Southern was their biggest scoring output in nearly nine years. "27 assists is great.

the third quarter and closing BY KEITH SMILEY the gap to within one point. The George-Anne contributor N "I thought the key to the The Eagles lost their first game was when we got the THE EAGLES FELL TO LIPSCOMB 66-55 IN THE 2615-2016 HOME game Sunday at home to score down to just a point Lipscomb 66-55. The Eagles there in the third," said Coach OPENER. THEY PLAY AGAIN THIS FRIDAY AT MERCER. showed a lot of potential in Drown in an interview. "We their first game under new had the crowd into it and head coach Kip Drown. momentum was starting Eagles guard Alexis Sams led to go our way but we went the team in points with 15 in down and gave up offensive 38 minutes, all coming from rebounds on back-to-back behind the arc. Although plays to perimeter players. Sams performance wasn't And they were able to convert enough to lead the Eagles to the put-backs and I thought victory, this young women's that might have been the real basketball team comprised of turning point for the game." seven sophomores and two The Eagles did put up a solid freshmen, showed fight all effort, but the Eagles couldn't night long. come up with an answer for "I was very pleased that Lipscomb forward Ashley we played all the way to the Southern, who finished with a buzzer and played hard," game high 23 points. Lipscomb Coach Drown said. "I told had three players in double the team during one of the figures. This young team will timeouts that is what we're have a week to prepare and trying to establish. We are build some more chemistry going to play 40 minutes." before taking the court again The Eagles had plenty this Friday. open looks during spans of The Eagles will be looking the game, but the shots just to bounce back against weren't falling. The Eagles Mercer this Friday at 7 p.m. in fought back in the second half, Macon, GA. outscoring Lipscomb 16-14 in

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