Crimson White UA Locksmiths and Alarm After Repeated Shootings the Aged Paty, Palmer and Said That Because the Specialists, Said UAPD Capt

Put a little Mr. Belding comes Volleyball hosts faith in science to campus Bama Bash OPINIONS, Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT, Page 9 SPORTS, Page 16 Friday, September 1, 2006 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 113, Issue 16 UA officials offer campus security options Cameras, card scanners hour video surveillance of “We have the diner and decrease crime. “We felt it necessary after main entrances, new ACTion we have 500 guys living in New measures being The UAPD has three com- last year’s events that a secu- among new on-campus card scanners and a door our dorm,” Nelson said. “Any taken to ensure security ponents working together rity resources branch need- security measures prop alarm that will alert male could get in.” for its new security resourc- ed to be implemented for the UA Police Department Alicia Browne, assistant BY CHRISTY CONNER AND AMANDA es branch — the UA resource the following years,” Harris BY BOBBY BOZEMAN if a door is propped open director of UA Housing and PETERSON officers who are uniformed, said. Contributing Writer for more than 10 seconds. Residential Communities, The Crimson White UA locksmiths and alarm After repeated shootings The aged Paty, Palmer and said that because the specialists, said UAPD Capt. on the Strip and multiple Upperclassmen return- Somerville halls are among buildings having no main After two shootings with- Lee Harris. break-ins in the campus ing to on-campus living several residence halls with- entrance, Bryce Lawn and in a month of each other The new division, located area, students were shocked by the escalation of crime have probably noticed a out the security updates. the Highlands at Hackberry on the Strip last spring, UA on the east side of cam- in the Tuscaloosa area and few changes in residenc hall “It is just a matter of try- Lane also lack the new secu- students worried similar pus, was created to address ing to get it all online,” said rity measures. incidents would become a an escalation of crime in around campus. security. Some residence “I don’t think anyone halls, however, have been UA spokeswoman Cathy Browne said the new secu- recurring theme for cam- Tuscaloosa, especially pus security. Responding to around the UA campus. UA expected that to start hap- left out. Andreen about why those rity cameras record activity their concern, the UA Police resource officers have been pening over and over again, New security features residence halls were exclud- 24 hours a day, but because of Department created a new hired to patrol the University, across campus include 24- ed. See SECURITY, Page 2 security division to help Harris said. See UAPD, Page 3 Zoning laws Silent change little sentries Most houses of more than three students Meet the new guardians of break Tuscaloosa city ordinance Bryant-Denny Stadium BY WAYNE GRAYSON BY KRISTEN TROTTER CHICK Contributing Writer Student Life Editor ■ [email protected] As the sun crawled slowly over Bryant-Denny Stadium and west One year after the city council introduced a toward the horizon Thursday plan to clean up the neighborhoods around the afternoon, its light disappeared University, little progress appears to have been for a few moments, eclipsed by made. four cloaked figures. Along streets such as 17th Avenue, trash is strewn Then, with a resounding in uncut grass, shiny SUVs are parked on parched “Roll Tide,” the light reappeared dirt yards and beer cans litter the pavement, much wrapped tightly around the fig- like the scene in most of the area between University ures of the men responsible for Boulevard and 15th Street. the 12 national championships Many students living in the area bordering the that call Tuscaloosa home. historic zone live in large, old houses with more than The ceremony celebrating three roommates, which means they are breaking a the unveiling of the 9-foot-6- city ordinance. In the historic zone, tensions can inch bronze likenesses of foot- run high between students and permanent resi- ball coaches Wallace Wade, Frank dents. Thomas, Paul W. Bryant and Gene The city council’s zoning changes last year Stallings served as a formal dedi- expanded the historic district, where only two unre- cation and grand opening of the lated people are permitted to live in one house, to new north end zone at Bryant- reduce the number of students living in predomi- Denny Stadium Thursday. nantly one-family neighborhoods. UA athletics director Mal Moore But the council also created a special zone bor- and former Crimson Tide coach dering the historic district and the University where Gene Stallings addressed the fam- the normal limit of three unrelated people to a ilies of the four enshrined coaches house could be upped to five, if landlords applied before the unveiling. for a special permit. To get the permit, landlords “We needed a front door to must make improvements to the property, includ- this stadium … a presence on ing adding parking so tenants do not have to park University Boulevard,” said on the lawn, adding bathrooms and/or bedrooms Moore, who started the Crimson and dividing some larger houses to make two resi- Tradition campaign that raised dences. the funds for the stadium addition To date, only two landlords have applied for such and new plaza. a permit, senior city planner John McConnell said. The plaza gives the stadium That means most students living in houses of four much more than just a front door. or more people — a long-standing practice — are The plaza provides the stadium still breaking city ordinance. with a new wing of the Tide’s 77- The council’s plan was to provide landlords with year-old home, a wing dedicated an incentive — increased rent — to spruce up their strictly to tradition. properties, while at the same time moving the Stallings, the only surviving majority of the student population from the historic coach enshrined on the new districts into the specially created zones to avoid plaza, attempted to capture just conflict with permanent residents. what his fellow honorees would Many students say they are unaware of zoning say had they the opportunity to regulations limiting the number of unrelated peo- see the new addition. CW/ Leslie Roop ple who can live together, but landlords are aware, UA officals unveiled the statue of Frank Thomas late Thursday afternoon to a crowd of media and the families of the See ZONING, Page 6 See STATUES, Page 2 coaches displayed on the Walk of Champions. After 25 years, The Booth to close its doors in November The Booth on Mysterious buyers want one of the best places to hang told to be out by the end of nothing I can do about it.” University out. November. Hammock has been the Boulevard The Booth gone Unfortunately, students “I knew when she called that owner for more than two years, won’t be going to The Booth something bad was about to buying the business from will be BY KIM KEEL much longer. happen,” Hammock said. Michael Krueger in 2004. After closing its Contributing Writer After 25 years of loyal ser- Hammock decided he will dedicating his time, energy doors on vice to students and guests, close The Booth for the last time and money into The Booth, Nov. 25 the laidback experience at The on Nov. 25. Although moving Hammock said he realized that Whether one stops in for an after 25 Booth will come to an end. to a new location downtown his dream of owning a bar was afternoon drink or stakes out a The Booth's owner, John is an option, nothing is certain over. years of seat at the bar before a crowd business. Hammock, was notified of the except the sale of his bar. “I spent more time at The rush on a Thursday night on sale of the building two weeks “I’m very sad about it clos- Booth than I did at my own CW/ Reed the Strip, those who venture to ago from the building’s owner, ing,” Hammock said. “But Armstrong The Booth nightly consider it Maggie Geist. Hammock was change is inevitable, and there’s See BOOTH, Page 3

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Baker said. has created an undercover of assault suspect Police think this is why the vic- The TPD Homicide Unit has detail; a detail to monitor the ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CHRISTY CONNER tim could not give a detailed two lead investigators working Strip; and a detail in which Assistant Campus Life Editor description of her attacker, Lt. the case with an additional 12 an officer from TPD and the No CW on Monday ■ [email protected] Loyd Baker, commander of investigators backing the case. UA Police Department patrol the Tuscaloosa County metro “If anyone has any informa- four nights a week, alternat- The Crimson White will not print on Monday in observance As of Thursday, the homicide unit, said. None of tion about the case or sees any ing between a TPD and UAPD of the Labor Day holiday. The CW returns on Wednesday Tuscaloosa Police Department the victim’s roommates were suspicious persons in the area patrol car, Baker said. and will run on its normal weekly schedule. has still not made any arrests awake during the assault. where the attacks occurred, Other helpful tips for stu- in the case involving a sexual Police said they think they we strongly urge you to con- dents to keep in mind regard- Pick up football tickets today assault against a 19-year-old have a general description of tact us,” Baker said. ing their safety is to never walk Students who didn’t get their tickets last week can pick UA student. the attacker. They are basing TPD has urged students to alone, especially at night, and up their football tickets Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. The sexual assault hap- a sketch on a male with light keep a close watch of their call the police if they think to 5 p.m. The UA ticket office is located inside of Coleman pened on Aug. 24 at 5:30 a.m. to medium complexion, facial surroundings, always check- something suspicious is hap- Coliseum. Students will not be able to pick up tickets dur- after the attacker broke into hair and a low-cut haircut. The ing to make sure their doors pening. ing the weekend. Students need to bring their ACTion card and know their campuswide identification number. Students can swapstu- students sitting around, then dent tickets for student guest tickets during this time also. SECURITY they won’t respond. Continued from Page 1 “I definitely think that it is great because things go Stewards applications due today the amount of video con- straight to the authorities,” stantly being run, it is said Jeremiah Cartert, a fresh- The deadline to apply for University Stewards, a new man majoring in business organization established to create personal relationships improbable to have someone constantly monitoring and a Riverside Community with prospective students and their parents, is today at resident. the footage. 3 p.m. Applications should be turned in to 203 Student Harry Kumar, a freshman Browne added that the Services Building. majoring in business and new card readers are safer Current UA students with a grade point average of 3.0 a resident of Rose Towers, because they are quicker. or above are invited to join. The Stewards’ activities will said he felt safe in the dorm Most students don’t even include assisting UA Admissions staff during campus visits before he knew about the from prospective students. have to take their card out of improvements but feels safer Interested UA students can go to http://gobama.ua.edu/ their wallet or pocket for the knowing about the security stewards for more information and to download an appli- scanner to read the card. updates. cation. The security improve- Other students were more For more information about University Stewards, contact ments cost an average apathetic towards the chang- Gina Miller at 348-5768 or [email protected]. of $14,000 per year. Other es. schools with similar security Anthony Ford, a desk Get involved in SGA features include Clemson assistant at Rose Towers SGA Student Involvement Week, a weeklong event aimed University, Yale University, and a sophomore majoring at increasing SGA participation, is this week. the University of Connecticut in management informa- Membership applications for SGA committees can be and the University of Texas at tion systems, said he didn’t found online at www.sga.ua.edu or in the SGA office in Austin, Andreen said. really feel any safer with the the Ferguson Center. They can be turned in to the office or “Security and safety are improvements. one of the drop boxes in residence halls around campus by a partnership,” Browne said. Browne also said that Sept. 8. “If students aren’t playing safety was a huge concern The SGA is also accepting applications for the First Year their part, it undermines the with parents, and these new Council, a new branch created by SGA Senate that will safety of the building.” improvements will help put serve as a link between freshman students and the SGA. Also, if a student has a parents at ease knowing that Appplications can be found online or in the SGA office and door propped for more than their children are safer. CW/ Kasey Wakeley are due by Sept. 9. 10 seconds the UAPD will “The plans originated from be alerted and will assess a constant concern to main- Sally Sutherland, a sophomore and resident advisor at Julia Tutwiler Hall, WEATHER the situation, Browne said. tain student safety,” Browne enters the building using her new ACTion Card, a part of the new If they see it is just some said. security systems installed in residence halls this semester. Today Partly cloudy with a calm 89º/64º wind coming northwest between 5 and 10 mph. STATUES Saturday Continued from Page 1 Mostly sunny. 88º/63º “What a joy it was to coach Sunday at the University of Alabama,” Sunny. he said. 86º/64º In regards to himself and his Store fellow coaches’ shared success, SUPe Stallings thanked the people behind the scenes, such as QUOTE OF THE DAY trainers, managers and assistant coaches. “Maybe I won’t be at the end of the line He attributed the majority of the success to the Tide play- for too much longer.” ers of the past. — Former UA head football coach Gene Stallings “The game was for the players. We just happened to be on when the next national championship at the right place at the right coach statue with be erected in time,” Stallings said. As Stallings neared the end front of Bryant-Denny Stadium. of his speech, he expressed a See “Silent Sentrys,” deep love for the University with a story about his father. Page 1. “My daddy is from Alabama. 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NEWS ■ Friday, September 1, 2006 3 XChange offers freshman involvement freshmen to give them alterna- on Aug. 25, and also have plans way to meet people.” what they choose to participate looking for an alternative to the New group gives new tive opportunities to get to know to get involved in National They will also be attending in on campus. mainstream college experience,” students alternative way each other and the campus Hispanic Month. a viewing of the film “Invisible “It’s sponsored by Crossroads Perkins said. He added that stu- better. The group’s members will Children” on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in Community Center,” Burford dents who were interested in to get involved on campus XChange Secretary Shawn also have a hiking retreat at the Ferguson Theatre. said. “But the four officers make a more traditional experience LaSusa said the organization is a Hurricane Creek on Nov. 5 in Josh Burford, program assis- their own decisions.” were also welcome to join and BY CHARITY SCOTT could benefit from XChange. Senior Staff Reporter cultural group looking to attract conjunction with UA Outdoor tant at Crossroads and the President Alex Perkins said freshmen from a wide spectrum Recreation, a forum by group’s adviser, said XChange members of XChange are not The first XChange meeting ■ [email protected] of backgrounds and beliefs. Crossroads Community Center is another option for freshmen typical UA freshmen. will be Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in 232 Some members of the class of “We want people from differ- director Bettina Byrd-Giles and that shy away from the typical “They may tend to lean to the Ferguson Center. The room is 2010 decided that SGA meetings ent races, different sexualities a tailgating party before one of outlets. liberal side of politics,” Perkins the Crossroads office. and swaps weren’t for them. But and different religions to join,” the football games complete “The two main ways to get said. “But they’re interested in Interested freshmen can also they also decided they still want- LaSusa said. with free food and games. involved are the fraternity or having conversations about join XChange on Facebook to ed to be able to meet their fellow XChange is also trying to “Freshmen who may not sorority route or the SGA route,” those politics.” keep track of upcoming events classmates. What did they do? increase the diversity and aware- have anyone to go to the games Burford said. “We’re giving Despite differences of opin- and meetings Perkins said. They created their own stu- ness of its group by attending with can come to the Ferg,” [freshmen] a third option.” ion, these freshmen believe in “We just want freshmen to dent organization devoted to cultural activities on campus Burford said. “Also, since Burford said that the group is accepting the differences of oth- know that we’re there for them if just that. throughout the year. Members many freshmen were unable independent, with the freshmen ers. This idea was echoed by they’re having trouble adjusting XChange is a new organi- attended the Black Student to get tickets, this gives them leaders and members deciding Perkins, LaSusa and Burford. to UA or if they need advice,” zation run by freshmen for Union Block Party: V.I.B.E. 2006 something to do and another the way the group is run and “This group is for freshmen Perkins said.

to pay for bills and school. overall bad situation. options in my opinion are the doesn’t start a trend of bar experience,” Frank said. BOOTH “Most of the employees say “I feel that in the next few University or the city.” closings on the Strip.” A “farewell” event will take Continued from Page 1 they are behind me in whatev- years, all of the bars original- City councilman Lee The closing of the bar will place around the closing date. er decision I make,” Hammock ly on the Strip will be gone, Garrison says that once the also affect alumni and guests. Since The Booth is known as said. “It will be hard for them upsetting a lot of people,” sale is settled, the buyer will be Hammock said that he and the only venue on the Strip home,” Hammock said. “I had to leave The Booth and get Thames said. revealed. his friends from Birmingham guaranteeing live music every flexible hours to spend with new jobs, but it’s what they Thames also thinks the stu- Those who frequently visit would enjoy game days at night it’s open, numerous my son, and that will be the have to do if I don’t reopen.” dents, as well as permanent The Booth as regulars feel for the bar and its football atmo- band favorites are lined up to hardest thing to change.” Some employees are frus- residents, of Tuscaloosa should the employees and their situ- sphere. play at the festivities, carrying The 21 employees realize trated with the fact that those know what is happening. ation. Brittany Ingalls, a senior Mitchell Frank, a 2003 UA on the tradition. that their schedules will also who bought the building are “As of now, a group of inves- majoring in advertising, said graduate, said visiting The “It will be the best way to say have to change. Hammock anonymous. As a Tuscaloosa tors have bought the build- she’s saddened by the closure. Booth on game days will be goodbye and thanks to all the said the majority of those who native and three-year employ- ing,” Thames said. “With “The Booth is a favorite missed. students and people who’ve work at the bar depend on the ee of The Booth, Alex Thames the amount of money being among so many students,” “They’re going to miss always supported The Booth,” revenue they earn each night thinks what is happening is an talked about, the only feasible Ingalls said. “I just hope it out on the UA game day Frank said.

halls, also, there are now officers and a work leader first two to three weeks are themselves visible,” Ross UAPD card swipes students must patrolling campus. very hectic,” Harris said. “We said. Continued from Page 1 use to be allowed entrance Additionally, there are strongly suggest that every- into residence halls.” security officers patrol- one, including the parents of In response to recent ling the residence halls. UA students, read our Safer so I guess it surprised me crime that has occurred One officer guards Julia Living Guide. Students will as well as the police,” Luke on or near campus, includ- Tutwiler Hall at all times, tend to find all the informa- Freeman, a senior majoring ing the sexual assault of a and there is also a com- tion that they need about in music, said. “I don’t blame female UA student, some munity police officer on non-emergency situations in shrines them for reacting the way students feel safer knowing duty inside. that guide.” they did.” that there is a new division If the security officers Students can also find objects Although UAPD officers on campus. happen to come across any more than 27 blue phones monitor the area near the “It’s great, especially sort of suspicious activ- located throughout campus. artifacts Strip, the new security divi- after hearing about the ity, they have been trained Their purpose is for students ...from the sion deals solely with moni- last sexual assault,” Ashley to call it in to a dispatch to use them in cases of emer- toring property that the Ross, a freshman said. “It officer who will then alert gency, if they are being fol- Bryant Museum’s University owns, Harris said. really does make me feel a UAPD officer. They have lowed or if they need a ride permanent “It is an ongoing effort to better.” also been trained to help regardless of the reason. collection ensure that the University is The new division works monitor students caught in “The blue phones are nice as safe as possible,” Harris 24 hours a day, seven days CW / Elliot Knight traffic jams and make sure to have any time you need a Kentuck Gallery The University has created a new secu- said. “We have installed cam- a week. At any given time no accidents are happen- ride, but it would be nice to 503 Main Avenue 758-1257 eras that monitor the entranc- of the day students can rity division to supplement the University ing, Harris said. see a few more police officers es to residence and academic find two or three security Police Dept. “We typically find that the just walking around making Mon-Fri 9 - 5 & Sat 10 - 4:30

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Vida Last week my biology pro- but it rode on the process The first time I even fessor addressed students of evolution to make life as heard of people who didn’t who may not agree with or abundant and diverse as it is Tide to shine believe in evolution was at believe in evolution, and said today. the close of the 20th century you don’t have to believe in It’s a great gesture to show Tomorrow comes that day of the year that every — the 20th century — when evolution to pass the class, some care for college stu- Alabama man, woman and child looks forward to the Kansas State Board of Mike Faulk just remember it, “regurgi- dents who feel disenfran- all year long. No, it’s not Christmas — it’s better and Education began raising hell tate it” on the test and forget chised by science. But unfor- over how evolution can’t be [email protected] about it. tunately there’s no excuse for more important than that. This is Alabama foot- taught because it’s a theory. Introduction to Biology for being disenfranchised by sci- ball! They seemed to think cre- because he was right, but Non-Majors I isn’t heavy on ence once you’re into higher We’re looking forward to a “Roll Tide Roll!” with ationism, a belief, or intel- because senseless questions evolution; the course only education. a slice of “Rammer Jammer, Yellow Hammer Give ligent design, a philoso- don’t have rational answers. covers one chapter on it. It’s Somehow it’s not enough ‘Em Hell Alabama!” and a touchdown or five on the phy, were more practical in Nine months ago con- not a political issue or even that evolution and natu- teaching science, which is servative Republicans on a debate on the existence of ral selection can be seen in side. science. the same Kansas board that God, but sadly enough for action this very day, that you Hey Warriors, if you’ve been around campus, surely Then in high school as I got sparked national controver- the modern age something in don’t have to know about you’ve noticed the newly remodeled Bryant-Denny my biology textbook, faded sy in 1999 enacted science the room feels heavier when DNA and hydrogen bonds Stadium. Its beauty is enough to bring a grown man and loosely held together, I standards that had evolution we talk about the different to see the characteristics to tears, and don’t be surprised if you really see it, saw a bright, beautiful stick- taught as a doubtful theory. shapes of birds’ beaks. we share with animals, and er telling me about how evo- But earlier this month those In an e-mail, the instructor, that testing creationism especially in front of the statues of coaches that won lution could be wrong, and politicians who put the rules Robert Burckhalter, said the and intelligent design isn’t the Crimson Tide 12 national championships. it’s my right to believe in in place lost their majority case for evolution is mount- even possible scientifically We think that’s just a few more national champi- magic tricks. on the board to moderate ing and those who don’t because they’re not based on onships than anyone from your neck of the woods But I was still apathetic to Republicans who favor evo- believe in it are disregarding any practical method, much has boys, so please forgive us if you’re blinded by the debate until some dirty lution. scientific evidence, but he’s less rational thought. ape got in my face in the That’s good news for the concerned that “some stu- I’m not all that great at the pageantry. school parking lot, demand- people of Salina, Topeka and dents simply will not believe biology, but I still believe in Hey Warriors, Alabama fans are pumped about ing I prove evolution. “If any other Kansan crevice or even consider the prob- it. this season. There’s no way to describe the experi- we’re related to monkeys, where people are found who ability of evolution.” ence of an Alabama football game. Last year fans then how come they’re still have minds planted in reali- I don’t care how anyone Mike Faulk is the managing here?” he said. ty. But as obvious as the facts thinks the process that got editor: news for the Crimson were louder than ever as we added on to our NCAA I didn’t respond to the are, wrapping my opposable us here was put into motion, White. His column appears record of 10-win seasons. furious little primate. Not thumb around the coffee whether it was happen- on Fridays. You can bet that with a newly renovated stadium and more than 90,000 fans screaming, Tuscaloosa is going to be louder than ever. Hey Warriors, we take this football stuff seriously in case you haven’t noticed. Our football team spent their summer preparing themselves to dominate anyone that dares to step foot on our home turf, not hula dancing or surfing or whatever you beach bums do. Here’s a warning to the Warriors, hold on to your grass skirts because you’re in for a beating. The Tide is ready, and we’re all pumped up as we’ve never been before. Hey Warriors, we’ve got John Parker Wilson, Kenneth Darby, Juwan Simpson, Simeon Castille, Le’Ron McClain and dozens of other guys ready to knock the leis off of what the Warriors have to offer. We understand that these guys coming to Alabama have got to be scared. But, we beg you not to forfeit. The Crimson Tide takes great pride in trouncing an opponent. Hey Warriors, this is serious stuff. This is more than a century old tradition. This is life, and we’re not kidding when we say that. So Alabama fans, put your game face on and get in gear. We know you’ve been waiting for this since the end of the Cotton Bowl last season. Now it’s time to show Hawaii what we mean when we say, “This is Alabama football.” To all you guys that will be out their on the field Saturday, good luck. We know you’re not going to let us down, and we’re looking forward to a stellar football season. And hey Warriors, we’re ‘gonna beat the hell ‘outta you! MCT Campus Give ‘em hell Alabama!

Our View is the consensus of the CW editorial board. Here’s a tip for everyone: please tip servers well Big gobs of macaroni and it dropped me to volunteer lent service. I tip hair wash- Sure, sometimes a server hard, thankless labor I took cheese, screaming kids who worker status. ers at salons and even the can be incompetent, rude home less than $15 a day if dump syrup on the floor I specifically remember bus boys who pick up dirty and lazy, which might call for tips were bad. and 20 trips to and from the one customer who gave me dishes off my table. a good “stiffing” to give her a People who work in the sweet tea station made my the stiff. He was on his lunch I can remember countless wake up call, but I think those food industry work hard for summer job a living hell. The break with a few of his bud- times when my dad would cases are rare and a custom- their money and depend on only thing that kept me going dies, and I was nice and cor- hand the bus boy a 10-dol- er can definitely go to a man- customer tips to survive. as I scrubbed the crummy dial and maybe even a little lar bill and leave the wait- ager with problem servers. I’ve heard people say they floor and rolled hundreds comedic, trying to lighten up ress $20. My family is not I worked hard for my tips, don’t tip because they don’t of sets of silverware was the the atmosphere. He picked extremely wealthy, and we doing extra stuff for custom- know how much to leave. It’s hope of getting a golden tip. up the tab of the whole don’t have a lot of money to ers that I wasn’t obligated to not hard to compute. The While most were generous, lunch, and he pulled out a throw around, but my dad do, such as getting to-go cups established rule of thumb is there were the baffling times 100-dollar bill to pay. Kristie Busam used to work those jobs so or ice cream for their sticky to leave 15 to 20 percent of when the tip was complete- As he walked up to the [email protected] he knows how hard it can be. cobblers. For five hours I the bill and more if the ser- ly missing. Zip tip. I would register, I went into the back And now I know how hard it would wait on tables, bus vice is outstanding. double check my tip report to drop some dishes off at is too. tables, clean the restaurant, Anything less is unaccept- religiously hoping someone the kitchen window because honey mustard, pickles and Sometimes I would run, roll silverware, fill salt shak- able. I don’t want your dimes had just decided to charge I was required to bus my extra cobblers and then get and I literally mean run, to ers and replenish the sugar and quarters. If you can’t tip my tip, but a lot of the times own tables too. When I came nothing in return? get more rolls and Dr. Pepper bin. a waiter what they deserve, there was no gratuity left on back, he was gone, and there That example of a stiff for customers who were dis- Pouring sugar was an then stay home and make the card or the table. was no tip to be found. I unfortunately is not an iso- gruntled before they even exhausting task, and my yourself a grilled cheese I felt enraged and bitter, find no excuse in this type of lated incident, and I can’t stepped into the restaurant. weak little arms had to strug- sandwich. because ultimately the only behavior. begin to understand why No matter how badly they gle with 50-pound bags of money I made was from tips. Who really expects me to people do it. My dad always treated me, I would put on sugar. Then, as I poured the Kristie Busam is campus My hourly pay — before taxes work my butt off running to taught me to generously a happy face in my effort to sugar, it would fly up into affairs editor for The Crimson — was $2.13. When stiffed, and from the kitchen getting reward those who give excel- serve them. the air like poison. For this White.

The Crimson White welcomes your view on the issues. Letters to the editor must be less than 300 words Marlin Caddell Editor Mike Faulk Managing Editor: News and guest columns less than 700. Send submissions to [email protected]. Submissions must include the Jordan Pittman Opinions Editor Callie Corley Managing Editor: Design author’s name and daytime phone number. Phone numbers are for verification and will not be published. Students should also include their year in school and major. For more information, call 348-6144 or e-mail Editorial Board Will Nevin Managing Editor: Web [email protected]. The CW reserves the right to edit all submissions. OPINIONS ■ Friday, September 1, 2006 5 Five reasons Tide Time to stop ignoring the will win SEC title BY TYLER ROBERTS that comes purely from talent. elephant in the museum Alabama football came Kines has proven himself to be one of the best defensive coor- But a funny thing happens tant. Including our societie's and the University, it would be storming back into the nation- BY STEPHEN STETSON al spotlight last year with a dinators around. Just ask Chris right around the 1970s portion mistakes in our museums helps better than saying nothing. 10-2 record and a top 10 fin- Leak. The Paul “Bear” Bryant of the timeline. The players ensure that we don’t repeat the To the vast crowds of visitors ish, emphatically placing the Alabama’s defense will Museum is one of the most start to look a little different. mistakes of generations gone to our campus and the Bryant Crimson Tide back in its rightful improve steadily from game to important parts of the UA cam- The dark speck that was Wilbur by. Museum, whether parents spot among college football’s game under Kines, and by the pus. It is much smaller than Jackson in the once all-white I love Alabama football. I love inspiring children with tales elite. end of the year it will be in its Bryant-Denny Stadium and team photos slowly leads to game days and talking football. of giants or secular observers However, experts around the usual place near the top of the tinier than the academic build- more pictures sprinkled with I love the assemblies of slow- curious about our culture and country aren’t sold on the Tide’s SEC. ings, but it still is one of the other less-pale spots. Soon, as motion highlights and past its customs, silence is a disser- chances of duplicating last 3. John Parker Wilson. With most significant points in all of you follow the rows of team glories set to sweeping clas- vice. It’s the true elephant in the year’s success. Alabama is the the departure of Brodie Croyle, Tuscaloosa, and perhaps in the pictures through the years, the sical music scores. There are room. only team that finished the sea- the time has finally come to see entire state. racial ratios begin to look much more than 100 of those things son last year in The Associated what Wilson can do. I think the This is because in the Bryant more similar to the state’s com- on YouTube. They help you get Stephen Stetson is a third-year Press’s top 10 not to break the Tide offense won’t miss a beat. Museum, the University composition. through a long off-season. law student. top 25 in 2006. Wilson has had two years to ments upon itself and its his- The change is a quiet one I also love the Bryant Sports Illustrated was even sit back, learn the offense and tory. It is the spot where fathers in the museum. It’s an obser- Museum, and that’s why I want harder on the Tide, predicting watch Croyle. He’s been groom- take sons on game days to gaze vation you have to make on its story to be the full one. Even Alabama would go 3-5 in con- ing for this position since he set at the legends of Alabama foot- your own. No plaques tell you Eli Gold devoted a chapter to ference play and finish fourth in foot on campus. Wilson came ball. As with all history muse- what happened to cause these the Tide’s integration in his less- the SEC West. from a dynastic high school ums, it is where we tell the sto- demographic changes in the than-scholarly book about Tide Fourth in the West? I under- football program in Hoover ries of ourselves. football team’s composition; football. So some kind of men- stand that the Tide has some where he led the Buccaneers But the story of our state, somewhere along the path in tion of the issue by an insti- questions to answer regard- to two state titles in his last our football team, our cyclical the museum’s Alabama football tution visited by people from ing a young quarterback and two years, so he’s played in big ascents to national prominence, timeline, you just start seeing around the world seems like some key losses on defense, but games. our most painful defeats and some black folks. it wouldn’t be too much of a fourth in the West? Come on With road trips to Gainesville, our most glorious triumphs, John Mitchell, Ozzie stretch. now. Fla.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Baton as presented by this important Newsome and Sylvester It could be anything: a Here are five rock solid rea- Rouge, La., on the slate, Wilson’s museum, is incomplete. Croom are over there, tucked plaque, a photo montage, a sons why Alabama not only poise will be put to the test. I see The Paul Bryant Museum away behind the glimmering couple of quotes from Bryant won’t finish fourth in the West, him passing with flying colors. omits one of the most signifi- Waterford Crystal houndstooth about race, the story of the USC but why they can compete for 4. Unproven SEC. While the cant themes in the life and hat, near the picture of the 1979 game and the myth of Sam an SEC title this year: SEC is regarded as the toughest subsequent memory of Bryant: Sugar Bowl. But the story of how Cunningham’s visit to the Tide 1. The running game. conference in the nation, most race. those men became the Crimson locker room after the game. But Alabama should have one of of the top teams have serious The story of Alabama foot- Tide legends they now are is no matter what the museum the most potent rushing attacks questions marks coming into ball is presented in astounding omitted, and that’s too bad. The chose to say on the topic of race in the conference with the this year. historical fashion, with great story of race in Alabama and in return of the SEC’s second lead- Florida has to find its niche emphasis being paid to ideas Bryant’s life is an important one ing rusher from last year, Ken under Urban Meyer, LSU needs like tradition and nobility. We in our history. Darby, and All-SEC fullback to replace Joseph Addai and see football from “the begin- This is not about the way Le’Ron McClain. The offensive Skyler Green, Georgia has to find ning,” when we make a left turn Bryant handled a volatile issue line will be much improved with a quarterback and Tennessee is at the bronze bust of Bryant in the spotlight as one of the four returning starters and with coming off a losing season. All and view the tattered histori- two most nationally recognized the addition of All-American of these teams are vulnerable. cal football sweaters and laugh Alabamians in our nation’s eyes stud recruit Andre Smith. That leaves Auburn atop at the primitive attempts at in the 1960s. This is not even Darby, who is 1,077 yards the SEC, and we’ve got them padding. Thinking of DeMeco to say that the Bryant Museum away from being Bama’s all- at home this year. You can bet Ryans hitting one of those guys needs to display a photo of the time leading rusher, must have the new-and-improved Bryant- in the black and white photos Bear and George Wallace shak- a big year for the Tide to com- Denny Stadium and all its loyal at full speed makes me smile ing hands. pete for the title. fans will be ready for that one. and think, “Roll Tide.” However, museums exist to 2. Joe Kines. Alabama’s To put it simply, anything can We trace the story around help us remember history, both defense under fourth-year happen. the museum through the ages, for the right and for the wrong. defensive coordinator Kines 5. The Bear. He’s always looking at the old coaches and A mention of race might be has been, in a word, dominant. watching. And that’s enough to their records. We reflect on the seen as “too provocative” for Over the past two years, the give us a chance all by itself. careers of these young athletes, a museum devoted to com- Tide has been in the top five whether they went on to profes- memoration of past glory. But in the nation in total defense. Tyler Roberts is a junior major- sional fame as a football player the alternative, silence, is unac- Trust me, that’s not something ing in journalism. or mere professional in some ceptable. Memory, even if it can other job. never be complete, is impor- 6 NEWS ■ Friday, September 1, 2006 Healthy Campus wants students active “I would probably be mental health; sexual health Program gears up for new stressed and tired all the and healthy relationships; year and activities time, or even worse, I’d be eating disorders and body overweight,” Motes said. images; and financial health Delynne Wilcox, coordina- and tobacco. BY JANNA PEA tor for Health Planning and Contributing Writer The teams are comprised Prevention, said engaging of faculty and staff who dis-

students in the community cuss health issues and how The Healthy Campus through promoting student they relate to college stu- Initiative and the Student organizations gives them a Health Center have started dents, Hudson said. the fall semester by offering chance to become a part of The awareness events various activities addressing something and develop their provide a general over- regarding health issues to interest while enhancing view of college health students. their health. issues, Hudson said. Sherrelle Hudson, coordi- An event catered to fresh- “Awareness events are nator for Healthy Campus, men is Freshmen Fridays. The designed to connect stu- said a major focus is to Roast Hawaii Luau will be held dents with health resources improve students’ physical, at the Riverside Community on campus that help them to mental, social and academic pool today from 5 to 9 p.m. be healthy,” Hudson said. well-being. Wilcox said there will be The last approach, the “We just want to keep our barbecue, hula dancers, peer educators, is Healthy students healthy by getting music and more activities for Campus’s direct link to the them involved in the vari- the event. students, Hudson said. ous activities that we do,” “It’s something positive for Hudson said they assist Hudson said. freshmen to do,” Wilcox said. in planning and imple- Next Wednesday, Healthy “They need a positive alter- menting programs and Campus will team with Bama native on campus.” services related to health. Dining for lunch on the Quad, Other events for the semes- “They encourage more Hudson said. ter include a student health students to participate in our Hudson said healthy food fair, a drunk driving simula- health initiatives, programs will be served and informa- tor and a stress management and events,” Hudson said. tion about nutrition and event for Dead Week. Hudson said the Healthy exercise will be available. Wilcox said the stress man- Campus office, which is locat- “This activity will be a agement event has been very ed in 230 Ferguson Center, great way to make students popular in the past, especial- employs one professional aware of the different things ly because it is held during staff member, two graduate the campus has to offer in Dead Week. assistants and three student relation to health,” Hudson Wilcox said many activities workers. said. such as free massages, aro- The Healthy Campus staff Jenny Motes, a junior matherapy and breakfast will spends their time speaking majoring in elementary edu- be available to help students CW/ Reed Armstrong to classes, presenting in the cation, said having different relieve stress. Blake Mitchell, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, recently began the sport of cycling to stay in residence halls, meeting with health-related activities on “I know it can be rough on shape and enjoy the outdoors. students and implement- campus has helped her in students, so we want to do ing the next health aware- many ways. what we can to help them all issues and concerns are educators, Wilcox said. to cater to all students’ issues ness project, Hudson said. Motes said if nothing was out,” Wilcox said. being addressed. Hudson said the strate- and concerns. “You will see us around being done to keep students Wilcox said there is a three- The three target areas are gic health teams are com- Hudson said the strategic campus more than you will healthy, she would be in bad point approach of Healthy the strategic health teams, posed of seven groups which health teams address alco- see us in our offices,” Hudson shape. Campus to make sure that awareness events and peer include different categories hol and substance abuse; said. www.cw.ua.edu Impact touches the Capstone GAMEDAY ATTIRE Its mission statement is the same types of praise and Unique Christian campus “African American emerging worship,” she said. “Knowing is aimed towards black leaders — spiritually focused, this and more, I have been morally fit, financially free — having it in my heart to launch students taking the truth of Jesus Christ Impact here on campus.” to the campus, community The national group was BY TRACEY MITCHELL Senior Staff Reporter and the world.” founded in 1991, and now, in Impact is present on more 2006, Clark will try to reach ■ [email protected] than 170 U.S. college cam- black students at the Capstone puses, but its UA leaders said through her love for and faith It was midday as Deidre Impact will be the first organi- in Christ, she said. Clark sat in the Ferguson zation of its kind to appear at “Although we are not exclu- Center thinking aloud how her the Capstone. sive towards any race, my life could be more organized “As a student, I have been target right now is African socially, academically and to Campus Crusade and other Americans,” Clark said. personally. campus ministries, and I “The only thing that makes To Clark, a senior majoring never really see many African us different in that sense is the in English, an organized per- American students,” Clark fact that blacks are our target sonal life is equivalent to one said. “That just tells me that audience,” she said. that is spiritually balanced. we are not being reached on The program will consist of CW/ Reed Armstrong In her last year of school, campus.” issues and practices all races Deidre Clark, a senior majoring in Clark is getting ready to launch Clark said she has heard are used to. the UA chapter of a program stories from friends who Impact plans to make its English, is starting a UA chapter of called the Impact Movement, said the reason they did not bang by sharing the stories of the IMPACT Movement. an interdenominational cam- attend campus ministries was members’ faith with others, pus ministry under Campus because they felt uncomfort- understanding Christianity Christianity called the Six Crusade that targets black able there. and holding Bible stud- students. “Sometimes, we don’t have ies that cover the aspects of See IMPACT, Page 7

“This signals a strong sup- dents in the historic district As part of its effort to work ZONING port of the ordinances,” he said. has been high in the past few with students, OCA has orga- Continued from Page 1 “We intend to enforce them.” years because of what the nized welcome back parties Mon - Fri 7-6 pm H2006_N05634737 “In the end it’s our hope that residents call students’ irre- for students to get to know the Sat 9-5 pm said Bill Snowden, director people will follow the law,” he sponsible behavior, including permanent residents. 525 Greensboro Ave. of the city’s planning depart- said. “If students and everyone parking in yards and littering. “It’s a way to kind of defuse ment. abides by the law, we won’t But OCA is working to reach the ‘us and them’ atmosphere,” “The Neighborhood have a problem.” out to students and encourage Albritton said. 752-6931 Partnership Committee has He also anticipates more them to follow zoning ordi- consistently discussed this effective enforcement when a nances to ensure quality of life information with the land- 3-1-1 number for complaints for both groups. lords,” he said. “Landlords comes into use in June 2007. “I’m optimistic that changes know the limits, so if they vio- Residents can then complain can be made,” Linda Albritton, late this they are knowingly more conveniently about their OCA secretary, said. “I think violating the law.” neighbors’ code violations. But there’s ways these problems But if the city’s plan was to actually proving that a certain can be solved.” provide landlords with incen- number of people live in a Albritton said she and the tives to renovate, those incen- house is difficult for the city to other residents appreciate the tives might not be strong do, Snowden said. energy students bring into enough to force an immediate “The city has no resources their area but ask for responsi- change without better enforce- to go around and knock on bility as well. But the problem ment. The zoning ordinances someone’s door and ask how does not rest only with the are rarely enforced because many people are living there,” students, she said. the city relies on complaints he said. “It’s very hard to prove “Some landlords don’t really to inform them of the ordi- that more than three unrelated reveal certain ordinances and nances being broken and has people are living there.” don’t really care how the prop- only one person to investigate Residents and landlords erty is kept up,” she said. “If the complaints. Landlords can can be taken to court when the property is not kept up by rake in the extra rent from accused of being in violation the landlord, why should the packing five students into a of the ordinance, and resi- student do it either? Our city house without doing the reno- dents can be evicted. council could work toward dis- vations necessary to apply for But while it might take years closure ordinances. a permit without being in great for those zones to shape up, “There’s got to be a multifac- danger of getting caught. the historic districts are get- eted approach.” Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt ting a boost from the Original While most publicity of Maddox plans to create a code City Association. Made up OCA’s efforts has revolved enforcement division under of permanent residents who around the historic district, the police department by 2008 want to ensure quality of life Albritton said the organiza- to increase enforcement of the in their districts, the organi- tion also wanted to reach zoning ordinances, he said. His zation has actively promoted out to those neighborhoods first budget as mayor requested the city’s goals. around the University that are funding for an additional code Tension between older, not included in the historic enforcement officer this year. permanent residents and stu- district. NEWS ■ Friday, September 1, 2006 7 New program to help break barriers gram: Sustained Dialogue. he said. September, five to eight they have either overcome has become a nation-wide Sustained dialogue to The goal of Sustained Han, one of three students groups composed of eight together, she said, or an issue program used on campuses discuss heated issues Dialogue is to bring stu- responsible for bringing the to 12 students will meet at they feel is most pressing in such as the universities of dents from every end of program to fruition, said he locations of their choice, society, and go out into the Virginia and Notre Dame. BY JACOB SUMMERS campus together to address has hope for the change it Frazier said. Students can community to help in any Sam Todd, a graduate of Contributing Writer the issue of cultural divi- may bring. decide which issues they way they can. Princeton University and sion, in all its forms, said Many students stick to wish to discuss as well as Jessica Garcia, a sopho- current UA law school stu- This fall students from Nicole Frazier, a graduate their comfort zones and the time they meet, she said, more majoring in English, dent, helped introduce the different backgrounds will student in social work who groups of friends, Frazier but the length of each meet- said she hopes this program program to the University come together, with the help works with Crossroads and said, and one goal of this ing is set for a duration of will help her meet new peo- through Freshmen Forum. of a mediator, and discuss Dialogue. program is to get students two hours. ple on campus, and she is “Right now it’s all on paper, racial and religious differ- Even after the first meet- to interact with people they The program lasts for four excited about, “any sort of it’s a matter of getting it all ences in an effort to help put ing, Calvin Han, a sopho- would typically not hold a months, she said, and stu- plan of action that fulfills down,” Han said “But when an end to racism and cul- more majoring in manage- conversation with. dents complete two meet- that.” that day comes, I hope I can tural misconceptions around ment information systems “There’s no better way to ings each month. She said this program say something happened campus. said “students agree that break down social barriers, Once the four months are interests her, “because it’s here.” Starting this year, the we’re divided.” than to build a relationship,” up, students end the pro- not a typical lecture pro- For more information, stu- Crossroads Community “Not all students can say Frazier said. gram with one last require- gram.” dents can contact Crossroads Center is sponsoring a new specifically what that divi- After mediators fin- ment, Frazier said. Sustained Dialogue, Community Center at 348- entirely student-led pro- sion is — racial or social,” ish training at the end of Students choose an issue which started at Princeton, 6930 or go to sdbama.org. Changes are coming to Black Student Union to publicize minority scholar- “This year we are geared Miko Surrency, a freshman Ferguson Center and some- year the BSU will be working BSU hopes to unify African ships, especially ones that UA towards unifying African majoring in nursing, said she times holds meetings in the with Crossroads Community American groups on campus offers.” Americans on campus and found out about the organi- Ferguson Center. Center, but as of now, events This year, BSU is trying to bringing their goals and inter- zation at Get On Board Day. “The Ferg is very accessible have not been scheduled with BY ELLEN BURKE change its image, and it plans ests to the administration,” She said a Web site with back- to students, and we are pretty them. Assistant Student Life Editor to do so by changing its focus said BSU president Adrienne ground information and an settled with this location,” she She said the organization ■ [email protected] and completing its goals, Brown. events calendar would be a said. meets on the first and third Kristena Hatcher, vice presi- Hatcher said the organiza- good idea for interested stu- BSU used to be called the Monday of each month, and For Nicole Burton, the Black dent of BSU said. tion wants people to see that dents. African American Association that the group is open to stu- Student Union isn’t just about Hatcher, a senior majoring they accomplish things. Though the organization but changed its name, Hatcher dents from all different types joining a group for the sake of in criminal justice, said this “We want the Black Student does not have a Web site, said, because the new name is of backgrounds. making friends. year the organization wants Union to be known on campus they are working on getting more inclusive. “The Black Student Union To Burton, a freshman to bring together the student as an organization that strives one. Hatcher said students “Nobody ever wants to is open to all students at the majoring in nursing, BSU is body and make people aware to get things done and is an usually don’t have problems forget their roots, history or University regardless of race a way for minorities to be of the opportunities available outlet for students on cam- finding out about meetings where they came from. We’re or religion,” Brown said. “The heard. to them on campus. pus,” she said. and events, but a Web site not starting over, but building program is geared towards Burton is considering join- She said students often Other goals for the year would be an additional way upon a foundation that has unifying African Americans, ing the group and said she don’t get involved because include becoming more pro- for members to keep up with been laid for us,” she said. but anyone can join.” hopes this year the group they don’t think they can make active on campus and more the group. Brown, a senior major- For more information, e- will help find “a better way a difference. accessible to students. BSU has an office in the ing in marketing, said this mail [email protected].

been at the University for a IMPACT couple of weeks. Continued from Page 6 “I was brought up in the church,” Hill said. “Just by Building Blocks, she said. going out to events and Impact held a mixer Thursday things, I can tell those who night in the common room are just there trying to fit at Riverside Community, in from the ones who may where Clark hopes to hold want to do something else, the Bible studies and group so we need this.” meetings. Hill said that spirituality Some topics of the Six plays a role in her academic Building Blocks will be “How life as well as her social life to Know that You Know,” at college. “Walking Your Talk,” and “I read the Bible, pray and “Telling Others What You then study, and it works,” Know.” she said. “Sometimes peo- Every Thursday, once ple don’t pray and they will Impact begins, students who go in to take a test nervous attend can expect to dis- and end up bumming it.” cuss these topics in depth, Clark said not just fresh- Clark said. But she said she men but all students are is waiting and praying she invited to attend the Bible will find the right leaders to studies, sharing of faith and help her in Impact. events held by Impact. “I got about 10 people who “It is never too late for were interested in assisting anybody to be a part of me,” Clark said. Impact and to give our life She is no stranger to work to Christ and start living for and dedication. him,” she said. This summer, Clark spent Brittany King, president of 10 weeks in Virginia work- UA NAACP, also said Impact ing toward launching the is filling a void on campus. ministry on campus. It was “The only other outlet is there that Clark spent her the [Afro-American] Gospel days with a team of other Choir,” she said. “There are Impact students across some freshmen who may not the country, implementing have a church home and are plans and setting goals for looking to get closer to Him, the new year. and there may also be some “By the time people get to upperclassmen who are still be juniors and seniors, they searching.” already have a routine, so Impact also plans to hold we really want to reach out a number of events through- to freshmen,” Clark said. out the year, such as socials, Jessica Hill, a freshman fundraisers and other tools majoring in biology, said used to mingle and spread she sees the need for Impact their message to the student even though she has only body. Nature of Habit

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C APSTONE CLUB OF ALABAMA BROOKWOOD, ALABAMA Hank Lazer ﬁ lls new position Only 20 Minutes from Campus as associate academic provost #3 Public Access course in Alabama TUDENT ACULTY PECIAL S & F S VALID THROUGH 12/31/06 BY CHRISTY CONNER of English, and I graduation rates, and running the new facul- Assistant Campus Affairs Editor have worked with recruit students, ty orientation and Capstone ■ [email protected] artists on collab- offer tutorial servic- Convocation, he said. TUESDAY - THURSDAY orative projects in es, advise and work “One of the features that I After eight years of being dance, music, book on curriculum and will value the most about the $27.50+TAX the assistant vice president arts and the visual related matters, he new position is the important for undergraduate programs arts, so an empha- said. role that students will play in FRIDAY - SUNDAY(AFTERNOON) and services for the University, sis on collaboration However, his new the development of Creative Hank Lazer has been promot- is something that I promotion does Campus and my opportuni- $37.50+TAX ed. His official title is now UA value highly.” have a few overlaps ty to work with them,” Lazer associate provost for academic Lazer is in the Hank Lazer with his old position. said. “Also, for the Tuscaloosa C OUPON VALID FOR ENTIRE FOURSOME. PLEASE PRESENT VALID UNIVERSITY ID AT CHECK- IN. affairs. process of opening Both jobs involved area, the opportunity exists for “My work in academic a unified box office increased participa- a leap forward in terms of West WWW. CAPSTONECLUB. COM | 205-462-0590 affairs the past eight years has in the Ferguson Center, devel- tion by students in the arts Alabama being recognized as allowed me to get to know key oping a comprehensive Web to create community, educate a major cultural center. faculty, administrators and calendar of events, establish- UA students, make education “I believe that the economic students all over campus — ing a Creative Campus Web a fun and creative experience development of Tuscaloosa contacts that will help me to site, expanding the electronic and enhance retention and is linked to the visibility and advance the cultural arts in my journal Missing Ink to provide graduation rates, he said. development of the cultural new position,” Lazer said. more coverage of the arts; and “My new position will also arts.” The position grew out of the creating a logo and marketing allow me to work with repre- Lazer will be moving from new opportunities and grow- campaign for Crimson Arts, a sentatives of Tuscaloosa and the Rose Administration building time demands presented comprehensive term for cul- Northport so that the cultural ing to Maxwell Hall, which will by Creative Campus over the tural arts on the UA campus, richness of West Alabama and become the new headquarters past 15 months, he said. he said. UA can become an integral for Creative Campus starting Lazer, whose promotion “I will be working with part of economic develop- Nov. 1, he said. was effective Aug. 16, said one Creative Campus and 10 stu- ment and of an enriched K-12 of his missions is to improve dent interns to enhance the educational experience,” Lazer the accessibility of cultural coherence, visibility and acces- said. arts events. sibility of the cultural arts on Lazer will now oversee the “I began my administrative and off campus,” Lazer said. University of Alabama Press, work in 1992 in the College Before his promotion, Alabama Heritage magazine of Arts & Sciences as assis- Lazer’s job focused primar- and the University Museums. tant dean for humanities and ily on undergraduate edu- He continues to work with the The Locker Room fine arts,” Lazer said. “I am a cation, and he made efforts Office for Disability Services, Our Popular poet and critic, a professor to enhance retention and academic NCAA matters “Elephant Shirt”

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EntertainmentFriday, September 1, 2006 9 Mr. Belding talks to packed Ferg Theatre BY LAURA PITTS “Saved By the Bell” T-shirts and “It was something I got trivia game was played, where “Some people that get really Senior Entertainment Reporter others singing and humming hooked on. All my siblings six students got the opportu- big in television get upset if ■ [email protected] the show’s theme song – all to watched it, and so I gave it a try nity to win an autographed they are remembered for only see their favorite high school as well,” said Armstrong. picture of the cast. one role,” said Osborne. “I like Maybe your favorite epi- principal, Mr. Belding, played Meredith Osborne, a junior Haskins encouraged UA that he doesn’t loathe being sode is the one with the baby by Dennis Haskins. majoring in industrial engi- students to never give up and remembered as Mr. Belding.” pool. Maybe it’s the episode The event was attended by neering, said watching the never get discouraged, no mat- “I think way too many peo- when Lisa sprains her ankle. 422 students, said UP President show is a big part of her morn- ter how many times someone ple risk failing at things. The Maybe it’s the one when Jessie Brett Harmon. ing routine. tells them no. one thing I’ve learned is that becomes addicted to caffeine Chris Todd, a freshman “I can’t start a day without “I try to target the college you always learn from your pills. Or maybe, if you are majoring in broadcast jour- ‘Saved By the Bell.’ It was really age because they grew up dur- mistakes,” Haskins said. “I still Dennis Haskins, your favorite nalism, said his older siblings good to be a ‘90’s kid,” Osborne ing the time ‘Saved by the Bell’ learn from mine everyday.” episode is “the one when Mr. watched “Saved By The Bell,” said. ran,” Haskins said. “I want to Haskins closed the programs Belding says no to his brother.” which caused him to become After a five-minute video encourage people to take a by challenging each student for No matter the favorite epi- interested in the show. CW/ Reed Armstrong of clips of the show featuring chance. Most importantly, to the next two weeks to do one sode, University Programs’ “I was the youngest of six, Dennis Haskins addresses “Saved Haskins, everyone’s favorite follow their dreams.” random act of kindness for “Back to School with Mr. and two of those six were girls,” By the Bell” fans Thursday night. theme song blared through the One thing Osborne said she someone. Belding” was a hit. Todd said. “My sisters were big T-shirt, Alyce Armstrong, a speakers, sending the crowd liked from the program was “It could be anything,” Students packed like sar- Zack fans ands always loved freshman majoring in political into a roar of cheers. During that Haskins admits that he will Haskins said. “You guys are the dines in the Ferguson Theatre Lisa’s clothing.” science, remembered watching the show, a student was cho- always be remembered as Mr. future, so let’s do all we can to — some dressed in homemade Clad in her “I love Screech” with her siblings as well. sen to interview Haskins and a Belding. make the world a better place.”

Congratulates its Says Congratulations AΩπ Newest Sisters! A∆π Girls! Sadie Batson, Libby Beene, Rachel Berry Fort, Whitney Blackwell, Brittany Natalie Allums, Amy Amacker, Holly Andrews, Amanda Archer, Lauren Bowers, Boyles, Adrienne Bullington, Becca Byars, Hayley Caldwell, Kristen Campbell, Brooke Buchanan, Elizabeth burrell, Kaitlin Cauchon, Sara Catherine Clay, Kendall Whitney Carden, Kate-Downing Cardin, Maegan Carroll, Adranne Center, Connell, Christie Crawford, Rachel Curtin, Anna Davis, Logan Elder, Jenni English, Caitlin Chalk, Claire Condra, Victoria Conlen, Mallory Cooley, Tara Corley Kristen Files, Brittany Greer, Rachel Ann Grey, Krystine Guerra, Kalin Gurley, Jackie Grayson, Cara Cramer Dothan, Valarie Crawford, Brittany Danford, Lauren Hagan, Melissa Hale, Jennifer Hallock, Jennifer Hammitte, Lindsey Harrell, Daniel, Hannah Davis, Kelli Divers, Alex Dunbar, Dana Fernie, Nicole Fierro, Meredtih Harrell, Lindsey Hitt, Lauren Hobbs, Ashley Hurley, Stephanie Ivey, Laurel Graham, Sarah Green, Ashley Green, Haley Gullahorn, Lindsay Ham- Cameron James, Kaylee Jeffcoat, Sara Jones, Sarah Kimrey, Sarah Kramm, Morgan mock, Katie Head, Abbie Hecker, Laura Hester, Tess Hill, Lauren Humphrey, Lacey, Lauren Lee, Jill Love, Lindy Lovvorn, Jessica Martinez, Chezney McCullough, Bethany Inman, Elizabeth Jenkins, Paige Johnson, Bethy Koepke, Rachel Beth McCurley, Laura Miller, Meredtih Mims, Nancy Murphy, Stephanie Nall, Nicole Marler, Caitlin McCamy, Courtney McCarty, Connor McMurphy, Whitney Nishanian, Roni Nowicki, Hilary O’Brian, Jennifer Oetting, Lauren Olinger, Kelley Milam, Lizzy Moretta, Megan Morrison, Mary Morrow, Caitlin Oliver, Erica Oliver, Mary-Kate Owen, Ashley Patete, Brooke Philipson, Brooke Poley, Kyle Rice, Olsen, Clare O’Neil, Hanna Perry, Lynlee Real, Lesley Reynolds, Mary Harmon Jessica Roberts, Brittan Sanders, Ainsley Sauer, Alyssa Sciavicco, Aimmee Rountree, Kyanne Russell, Laura Sandlin, Amy Skridulis, Leah Slayton, Lauren Simmons, Nicolle Smith, Robin Smith, Brytney Snow, Brooke Stevenson, Heather Smelley, Katy Sullivan, Kristen Thornhill, Camryn Vandervort, Jennifer Voor- Strickland, Jane Sutcliffe, Jessica Sweet, Jaclyn Tapp, Cara Vice, Jamie Villafria, hies, Elenie Watson, Brittany Wear, Kayla Welch, Ashley Whitehurst, Mollie Stephanie Ward, Katelyn Weber, Andrea Wehrly, Breanne Wells, Kathryn Whately, Williams, Haley Williams, Mary Katherine Williams Lindsey Young

Congratulates its New Members KATClass of 2006! PhiCongratulates Mu its Newest Members! Courtenay Abernathy, Jessica Adams, Cristy Ammerman, Ashley Averett, Caitlin Brooke Adams, Natalie Armstrong, Amanda Aviles, Jessica Barclay, Kate Barry, Banks, bergen Baucom, Paige Bethmann, Kristin Boyle, Katie Broussard, Molly Lauren Bauer, Elizabeth Bibee, Kate Bland, Danielle Borsh, Mallory Boyanton, Burns, Sarah Byers, Sally Callaway, Abby Chagares, Madelyn Chesser, Lauren Emily Boynton, Valerie Brazzolotto, Rose Marie Brown, Sloan Cherry, Haley Clark, Cottrell, Katie Donnelly, Laura Dover, jessica Gardino, Brittany Gilham, Laney Ashley Cook, Candice Cunningham, Ashley Dollar, Roxanne Ducas, Ashley Egan, Gilpin, Amanda Godwin, Kaitlyn Gokee, Channing Gordon, Allison Hallman, Jamie Ellis, Paige Gonzalez, Melanie gooodsell, Katherine Gosney, Lindsay Anne Hamilton, Heather Hanah, Lauren Harper, Jane Harris, Nicole Hensley, Tara Gower, Meg Greer, Katy Hardison, Kelley Hayden, Stephanie Hester, Kristin Hicks, Herbinger, Ashlee Hoekenschnieder, Jane Claire Horton, Codye Hunter, Ashlee Erin Hogue, Amy Johnson, Kelly Keimer, Lindsey Kissiah, Melissa Lester, Jordan Jernigan, Elizabeth Jones, Whitney Jones, Sumerlyn Kendrick, Sarah King, Jessica Lewis, Peyton Lewis, Jessica Lindsey, Diana Jane Linsteadt, Stacy Lowrey, Krueger, Whitney Kupferer, Coutney Lankford, Lauren Lavender, Courtney Meghann Manson, Christina McClellan, Kaela McGuire, Courtney Menear, Lauren Laycock, Emily Lloyd, Chelsea Martin, Kristen Martin, Jessie McKinley, Brittany messer, Meredtih Miesse, Katie O’Brien, Ashley Pettey, Caitlin Piland, Stephanie Millwee, Rebecca Moore, Caitlyn Moore, Haley Newton, Calley Niblett, Maggie Plumley, Anna Price, Kellie Reyner, Sarah Riegelhaupt, Timeka Robertson, Jessica Nolen, Jasmine Orso, Emily Parker, Jackie Parks, Rachel Peller, Mary Margaret Robinson, Rebecca Rossetti, Elizabeth Ruddy, Lauren Russo, Erin Schorn, Lizzy Randall, Mary Elizabeth Roberson, Anna Catherine Roberson, Kinsey Russell, Scott, Hanna Streiff, Catherine Swagger, Shannon Swain, Ashley Sweeney, Caitlin Sumner Ryan, Erika Schilleci, Brentley Scruggs, Erin Sims, Lindsey Sinclaire, Symons, Courtney Thomas, Olivia Thompson, Rachel Tucker, Kelley VanDenburg, Shelley Smith, Lauryn Soileau, Amanda Spencer, Brittany Stephenson, Emily Kady Wade(Howard), Evelyn Warder, Danna Weldon, Brittney White, Cathryn Tygielski, Abby Vaughan, Erin Vines, Marianne Wallen, Abby Wheeler, Meg Whitlock, Emily Williams, Ansley Wright, Lauren Yarko Yancey, Elise Zudar

Would Like to Congratulate It’s K∆ Fall Pledges! AXCongratulationsΩ New Members of 2006! Meredith Alldredge, Elizabeth Bairstow, Courtney Bass, Mary Katherine Bentley, Ally Bishop, Martha Blanton, Linsey Bollinger, Ginny Bowman, Glennis Lyndsay Adams, Kathryn Adkinson, Amy Applewhite, Bailey Ashcraft, Kaitlyn Bradsell, Charlotte Brady, Zoe Bromberg, Sara Noel Childers, Sarah Conrad, Bailey, Kate Balducci, Meredtih Beeman, Jessica Boyd, Julie Brown, Katie Burton, Kaitlyn Conway, Lara Dean, Ashley Duffy, Hallie forster, Lacey Geil, Carrie Melissa Chambers, Megan Cordle, Alexandria Crowson, Sarah Esslinger, Andrea Glover, Holley Greene, Jennie Hackett, Lauren Harris, Taylor Harwood, Mallory Fergus, Brittany Foster, Julie Foster, Danielle Franco, Emily Frost, Allison Garner, Herman, Liz Humphry, Susannah Israel, Katie Jarrett, Martha Johnston, Ashley Gay, Blair Graffeo, Andrea Grasso, Kristy Gray, Erin Greene, Kim Greene, Madden Jones, Fran King, Hannon Kirk, Camden Kitchin, Hannah Lanford, Jamie Hargett, Mary Meigs Jackson, Alicia Jeter, Caitlin Jones, Melissa Juliano, Lexie Love, Margaret Lyons, Ragland Mackin, Shelby Mainor, Allie Manning, Lana Koenning, Morgan Langley, Lindsay Lapp, Lauren Lawson, Jane Allen Courtney Marr, Julie Massey, Katherine Mathews, Anne Ferrell McDonald, Lightfoot, Davis Ann Maddox, Michelle marshall, Andee McConnell, Kate McCull- Carleton McGowin, Sarabeth McLendon, Katherine Melton, Addie Miller, ock, Molly McNutt, Kristy Medlen, Cassie Myers, katy Montalto, Mary Moody, Kaylyn Montgomery, Abby Moore, Anne Moore, Kristen Morell, Elizabeth McKenzie Moore, Mollie Morris, Carly Nolan, Lizzie Nuckols, Heather Pate, Morrow, Alix Mullins, Sarah Outlaw, Kit Pearce, Katie Pierce, Michele Plaia, Katie Adrianne Patrick, Nan Pearson, Ashley Ross, Rebekah Rush, Sara Sanderson, Pocke, Lindsey Pritchard, Mary Margaret Reynolds, Mary Elizabeth Rick, Louise Saunders, Catherine Shelton, Anna Leigh Smith, Margaret Anne Smith, Caroline Scherff, Claire Schweiker, Jenna Solice, Elaine Songy, Micah Sparks, Kate Sparks, Gracie Spires, Emily St. John, Julia Straker, Kathleen Strawn, Jessica Mallie Stout, hayden Strickland, Austin Vollmer, Cameron Walker, Caroline Taylor, Lauren Taylor, Whitney Taylor, Sarah Teague, Melissa Threlkeld, Tayven Waters, Frances Watts, Annie Wesberry, Sarah Caroline Wilcox, Lizzie Tirado, Sophie Trainor, Molly Webb, Andrea Weeks, Blakely Williams, Alex Wilson, Yarbrough Ashley Wyatt, Amanda Yawn 10 ENTERTAINMENT ■ Friday, September 1, 2006 Tuscaloosa: a barbecue lover’s dream Lots of options in town of options for those students majoring in advertising and be spicy or sweet. who want a Labor Day feast public relations, said she Terry Rice, a junior in New for Labor Day weekend without the hassle of grilling. loves Mike & Ed’s for its coun- College, likes his barbecue Tuscaloosa is the barbecue try atmosphere and amazing chopped with sweet sauce. A capital of Alabama. First of all, food. She also said the workers sweeter sauce goes well with BY CALEB JOHNSON it is home to the world-famous are nice. barbecue this time of year as Entertainment Reporter Dreamland Bar-B-Que. When Melissa Ellett, a senior summer transitions to autumn, it comes to Dreamland’s ribs, majoring in advertising and but it is hard to deny a good Barbecue and Labor Day there “ain’t nothing like ’em public relations, said Paul’s spicy sauce. go together like turkey and nowhere,” according to their Famous Ribs, near Alberta City, Those students who stay Thanksgiving. Well, maybe slogan. Many UA students have has very good barbecue. “They in town and grill should fol- barbecue and Labor Day are caught on to this. Dreamland is also have a sandwich special low a few rules and tips to not as synonymous as turkey a student favorite for its atmo- every day,” she said. ensure a safe and tasty Labor and Thanksgiving, but they are sphere and Alabama football Barbecue appeals to stu- Day. First, make sure your fire a nice pair. memorabilia. dents because of its simplicity. is contained and out in the For many, it is a Labor Day “You don’t come to the You know what you are get- open. Tuscaloosa city fire code tradition to grill out with their University of Alabama with- ting when you order barbe- prohibits charcoal burners families and friends. Others out going to Dreamland,” said cue. That’s why places such as and other open flame cook- simply prefer to buy some bar- Mallory Sims, a senior major- CW/ Reed Armstrong Mike & Ed’s and Dreamland ing devices from being oper- becue at a restaurant and save ing in psychology. can thrive in a college town. ated on balconies. So, do not themselves some work. Mike Wilkins prepares barbecue ribs for waiting customers at Dreamland Tuscaloosa also offers many Barbecue brings a level of grill above the ground floor of Most college students opt in Northport. other barbecue restaurants. comfort. However, students apartment buildings. for the latter even though they These range from chains such also like options when it comes As for grilling tips, use char- would prefer to grill. Phillip It is hard for students to find marinate, the charcoals have as The Original Golden Rule to barbecue. coal. It gives the meat that extra Cline, a senior majoring in the time to cook even a simple to heat up, the sides have to be Bar-B-Que and Grill to more Some like barbecue chick- rich, smoky flavor. Marinate accounting, said he grilled a meal, so grilling is out of the cooked and grilling requires a down home restaurants such en and some prefer barbecue the meat hours before putting lot when he lived at home, but question for some. Grilling watchful eye. as Mike & Ed’s Bar-B-Que. pork. The meat can be pulled it on the grill. Last, have fun does not grill in Tuscaloosa. takes time. The meat must Thankfully, Tuscaloosa is full Mandi McDonald, a junior or chopped and the sauce can and enjoy the food with family A few fashion tips on what to wear on gameday BY LAURA JOHNSON But students need not stop Shula wears at the game. Each Entertainment Reporter at houndstooth. The Alabama year he buys a white polo for What you should and should not bring to the game ■ [email protected] faithful show their spirit in home games and a crimson everything from T-shirts to polo for the road from Alabama sundresses as long as they are Express on the Strip. Not allowed: n artificial noisemakers n weapons Thanks to one coach Paul showing their school spirit, “I just think they look classy,” n profanity n large cameras W. Bryant, houndstooth is now students say. he said. Allowed: one more tradition that has “If you want to go all out and Jessica Fadlevich, a fresh- n vulgar cheers n flags n become a part of Alabama have a Tide box on your head man majoring in psychol- n intoxication n umbrellas cell phones football. and paint Bama across your ogy, and Courtney Kimbrell, a n radios n belligerance n backpacks “It’s is probably the big- chest that is ok,” said Daniel freshman majoring in finance, n binoculars gest symbol of Bear Bryant,” Cenci, a senior majoring in his- will be attending their first n outside food/drink n large bags or purses n normal-sized cameras said Josh Lamb, a sophomore tory. “But if you show school game as students on Saturday. n food/drink containers n video cameras majoring in political science. spirit in a khaki pants and a Both girls, said say they follow Source: rolltide.com Houndstooth is a symbol of button-up, that is ok too.” no real rules when choosing Alabama tradition and a staple Justin Slaton, a senior outfits for the game, and they sundresses and necklaces in Other than houndstooth and From students dressed in heels in gameday attire at Bryant- majoring in advertising and won’t really know what they school colors with flip-flops. crimson, the other thing most and dresses to those in noth- Denny Stadium for students. public relations, has been a will wear until gameday. Fadlevich said she and her student fans agree should be ing more than paint and pants, Many students come in the serious Alabama football fan “I usually try on about 10 friends might wear different an essential of everyone’s out- everyone brings their shakers gates with hats, dresses, purses for almost 13 years. His aunt outfits before I leave for an styles from game to game but fit are the crimson and white to the game. and shoes made of the jagged and uncle first introduced him event,” Kimbrell said. the main thing is that you keep shakers that fill the student black-and-white checked fab- to Alabama tradition when he They plan on wearing your outfits looking classy. section on each gameday. ric. was a kid. The pattern, first popular- Like many Alabama fans, his ized by movie stars of the ’60s, Saturdays revolve around the is making a comeback for the game. While he can’t be sure fall 2006 season, according to that his nerves will allow him an article by Robert Burke on a good night’s sleep the Friday fashonweekdaily.com, which before the game, he can be should make it more available sure of two things: He will go to to trend-following Alabama the game and he will wear the fans everywhere. same styled polo coach Mike

CW/ T.G. Paschal Courtney Kimbrell, a freshman majoring in finance, shows off her possible outfit, a sundress, for Saturday’s game against Hawaii. Microsoft to take on Apple in MP3 wars far. It looks like it’s trying too Software giant’s Zune hard to be an actual iPod, with remains mysterious the same basic scroll wheel, only it doesn’t scroll, with two BY KELI GOODSON buttons on either side. Not Senior Entertainment Reporter to mention the prototype in ■ [email protected] the few official images happens to be white. Information Not much has been heard about the product was dis- about Microsoft’s first MP3 covered when software giant player, set to rival the iPod, Toshiba filed paperwork with but speculation is putting it the Federal Communications behind its already-ingrained Commision, revealing product competitor. specs and photos of the hard- The Zune, as it is called, ware, according to cnet.com. looks to be out around the The 3-inch screen is rather Sign-ups for the Marine Corps Flight Orientation Program will be happening on campus Sept 8. Or call holiday season this year, but nice, certainly bigger than the with Microsoft being big on iPod’s, but currently there’s Capt Mays at 205-246-2514; email [email protected] for more information. delays — Vista is backed up more speculation than actual until January, after all — Zune information about what the might not be out in time to Zune can actually do with that wind up under Christmas pretty little screen. trees. From running Windows Officially announced July Mobile to being able to buy 21, the Toshiba-produced songs on the go, rumors product with integrated Wi- Fi doesn’t look like much so See MP3, Page 11 ENTERTAINMENT ■ Friday, September 1, 2006 11 INbrief ■ ALBUM REVIEW from staff and wire reports ...

Actor Glenn Ford dies ‘Underworld’ hooks from the start

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) BY PHIL OWEN from the San Francisco band thought in the middle as it fun. It’s still a lot of good — Actor Glenn Ford, who Assistant Entertainment Editor Persephone’s Bees, entitled brings in some electronica stuff, but it feels anticlimactic played strong, thoughtful ■ [email protected] “Way to your Heart,” was that, at first listen, feels out of when it starts off so quickly protagonists in films such able to hook me from its first place, but actually does flow and entertaining. It uses up as “The Blackboard Jungle,” There are only two types of chords. It’s a happy song over- very well. a lot of its energy early, thus all, yes, but on top of that it Sadly, although the rest “Gilda” and “The Big Heat,” music that are really able to taking away from the impact get a big reaction out of me: mixes some elements of mod- is still fun to listen to, these of the later songs. The album died Wednesday, police said. happy music and depressing ern rock with the retro-pop first three tracks are easily the would have been better served He was 90. music. I can appreciate other style that makes up most of the best of the group, and all the had the overly energetic songs Paramedics called to Ford’s moods that fall inbetween song. rest are just mix-ups of the been scattered throughout, home just before 4 p.m. found those extremes, but they never The second track, styles represented in those first rather than bunching them Ford dead, police Sgt. Terry quite do it for me like those “Climbing,” has more of the three. That really isn’t a major together. Nutall said, reading a prepared two kinds do. Also, I’m a huge same retro aspects but is also criticism, but it is a problem Still, this is an album that statement. “They do not sus- fan of musical combinations, some very easy listening. This as it was featured on some because it keeps the remain- grows on you, and grows pect foul play,” he said. like Mattafix’s fusion of R&B, track is, in fact, the kind of recent Cingular commercials. der of the album from feeling quickly. Even though the last Ford suffered a series of rap and reggae. thing that would not have Immediately, the song gives as fresh as it did in the begin- eight tracks aren’t as fresh as strokes in the 1990s. Knowing that makes it very been out of place on popular you the feeling that the album ning. the first three, they are still very “It comes to mind instantly easy to understand how the radio 40 or 50 years ago. is taking a more modern turn, Also, the later tracks, while fresh when compared to most what a remarkable actor he first track of “Notes from the Track three, “City of Love,” is and actually somewhat chan- maintaining the eccentric of the other stuff that’s cur- was,” actor Sidney Poitier, who Underworld,” the debut album one that most will recognize, nels Cake, but it nixes that sound, are not as upbeat and rently circulating the market. also starred in “The Blackboard Jungle,” said Wednesday evening. “He had those magical qualities that are intangible ■ MOVIE REVIEW but are quite impactful on the screen. He was a movie star.” Failing health forced Ford to skip a 90th birthday tribute on Not ‘Invincible,’ but pretty enjoyable May 1 at Hollywood’s historic Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre. get the fans and players excit- So far this sounds like a The other major role in the One of the great highlights But he did send greetings via BY PETERSON HILL Contributing Writer ed for the upcoming season. blown-out melodrama, and by movie is given to Greg Kinnear of this very exciting film is the videotape, adding, “I wish I So what better way than to premise it is. You can prob- as coach Vermeil. Going into soundtrack. Every song seems were up and around, but I’m Transport “Rudy” to the have an “American Idol”-type ably guess that Papale makes this movie I had no faith in to be right on target with the doing the best that I can ... . NFL, make the protagonist a tryout at Veteran’s Stadium for it onto the team and is given a Kinnear as a football coach. mood of the film and has There’s so much I have to be bartender, toss in a splash of Philadelphia residents? After shot to prove himself. But it is He doesn’t hold any athletic inspired me to go out and buy grateful for.” economic strife for an entire being pressured by his friends, in the rich detailed character promise in his stature. But the soundtrack. At the event, Shirley Jones, city and you have “Invincible” local bartender Vincent Papale development that this movie once I realized the type of With “Invincible,” Disney who co-starred with him in in a nutshell. decides to give it a shot. becomes a true crowd-pleaser. coach Vermeil was I realized has made it known that they the comedy “The Courtship I don’t mean this as a criti- Unlike “Rudy” this is not Much of this could be con- that Kinnear was great for the are in the business of making of Eddie’s Father,” called Ford cism of the film, but rather as about dreams, because for tributed to the great work of part as the kind of NFL coach adequate sports films such as “one of the cornerstones of a brief explanation of the plot. Vincent Papale there is no rea- Mark Wahlberg, who is already who would hold open tryouts. “Remember the Titans” and our industry, and there aren’t This movie isn’t as centered son to think that he will ever generating a lot of talk about The movie as a whole is very last winter’s “Glory Road.” It many left.” around the plot but it’s about be a Philadelphia Eagle. He is his new film with Martin good. But near the end there is seems as though Disney is no Ford appeared in scores dedication and the will to con- an almost out-of-work school Scorsese, “The Departed.” a scene in which Papale needs longer sticking to the child- of films during his 53-year tinue beyond insurmountable teacher who spends his nights Wahlberg is the right choice a little pick-me-up before the based films of our youth. I will Hollywood career. The Film odds. tending a bar at his best friend’s for Papale because he is lik- big game. So, what better to be looking forward to the next Encyclopedia, a reference The film starts with the place. If this doesn’t sound like able while also having a face do than go to the old park and Disney sports movie. book, lists 85 films from 1939 Philadelphia Eagles just recov- a very promising future, then that shows much animosity. play some mud football? The to 1991. ering from a horrific season. you might want to know that Papale is also a realist. He con- scene comes with a horrible The new head coach Dick five minutes into the movie his siders himself lucky to be on score that almost made me Vermeil is looking for a way to wife divorces him. that field. feel uncomfortable. Norwegian police recover Munch masterpieces right ballpark, the Zune is integrated features might send Xbox 360. OSLO, Norway (AP) — Police MP3 going to run from $299 to $399, Zune to the top of the function- Zune hopefuls should keep Continued from Page 10 recovered the Edvard Munch according to gizmodo.com. ality list at that price. However, their eyes on future Microsoft A price of $299 seems about most information is pointing to press releases and especially masterpieces “The Scream” abound. right for a 30-gig player. That’s a $399 price, which is the same a definitive price. Until then, and “Madonna” on Thursday, What Microsoft has released the price of Apple’s, and the as a 60-gig iPod, as well as an everything is speculation. two years after masked gun- is that the Zune player will men grabbed the national art eventually tie into Microsoft treasures in front of stunned gaming development. The visitors at an Oslo museum. first Zune probably won’t, but Art lovers had feared the another one down the line will priceless paintings were gone probably be Microsoft’s first for good. Norwegian news gaming portable. media spent months speculat- The official Zune informa- ing about the works’ fate — tion that has been released NOW OPEN whether they had been burned points to a 30-gigabyte player, to escape the police hunt, sold with an integrated FM tuner, to a wealthy collector for pri- FM transmitter and Wi-Fi, Mon-Fri10-8 Sat 10-6Sun12-5 which Microsoft says will allow vate viewing or suffered harm users to share songs on the go. in their hiding place. No more explanatory infor- “I saw the paintings myself mation has come about the today, and there was far wireless music sharing capa- from the damage that could bilities, only that buying music microsoft.com have been feared,” said Iver wirelessly is not a feature of the Microsoft’s competing MP3 player, Stensrud, the police inspec- Zune. the Zune, will likely be released tor who headed the investiga- Movies will probably come by the end of 2006. tion since the paintings were eventually, as they did in the Southern Sole taken by masked gunmen who iTunes store. from their beloved pay scheme raided the Munch Museum on The most interesting bit of and store, it has been hinted Aug. 22, 2004. this move so far is Xbox’s “Live that Microsoft will allow pur- Experts from the Munch Anywhere” program, which chased tracks from iTunes to Museum confirmed that the connects users to Xbox Live, be downloaded from whatever the online hub of the Xbox’s store format Microsoft decides Running & Walking Shoes paintings, still shielded from gaming. on in the end, so custom- the public and the news media, Aside from Apple, Microsoft ers won’t have to pay for the were the real thing. will be competing against the songs they already bought with “I am almost crying from MP3 players that work with iTunes. happiness,” said Gro Balas, Windows Media PlaysForSure With the look of the player in Video Gait Analysis chairwoman of the Munch and Rhapsody, both programs between an actual iPod and a Museum board. that work by subscription PlayStation Portable, Microsoft instead of specific song pur- is probably looking to catch chase. 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After reach- set on capturing a SEC Oct. 9-10 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate for his Titleist golf ball some- ing the green, Championship. Birmingham the final round of the SEC where deep within the oak he then sank an Swan, who played Oct. 14-15 Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate Matthew Swan Championship before finish- groves of Hazeltine National 8-foot putt to in all 12 of the Tide’s Johnson City, Tenn. ing third. His performance Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. advance to the tournaments last year, Nov. 22-23 Aloha Purdue Collegiate there last season could trans- Swan was hoping to next round. is poised for an outstanding Kauai Island, Hawaii late into even more success advance to the match play Swan advanced to the third season. Feb. 18-20 Mercedes Benze Collegiate Champ. this season. round of the U.S. Amateur round of the U.S. Amateur “I’ve been working a lot Pontre Vedra Beach, Fla. “It definitely helped my amidst the largest gallery he before being eliminated in with coach Seawell on my Feb. 25-27 Puerto Rico Classic confidence,” Swan said. has ever seen. match play by 34-year-old chipping and putting,” he Rio Grande, Puerto Rico He will need that confi- “I heard whispers coming Trip Kuehne. said. March 17-18 E-Z-Go Schenkel Invitational dence and the help of his from the gallery,” Swan said. Swan’s finish put him in Seawell said he’s excited Statesboro, Ga. teammates to meet his “People were saying that I the top 16 of the nation’s top about having his star sopho- April 7-9 Georgia Tech Collegiate coach’s and his own expecta- was through.” amateur golf tournament, more back on the links. Atlanta, Ga. tions. 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■ SEC FOOTBALL PREVIEW Tennessee football squad looks to regroup Vols hope to bounce knows where to pull the trig- Tennessee will turn to Arian treks to Knoxville, Tenn., along gers and what to ask them Foster at running back to with California, a formidable back from losing season to do. I’m really encouraged replace Gerald Riggs. PAC-10 opponent. about David being back for all Freshman Montario The key road trips will be on BY DAN SELLERS those reasons. Hardesty could also see play- Oct. 7 at Georgia and Oct. 28 at Assistant Sports Editor “He brings all that and a lot ing time at running back. South Carolina. ■ [email protected] of credibility with the guys that On defense, the Volunteers Even with the schedule he’s coached and the successes will have to find a way to advantage, Fulmer knows it There isn’t much Tennessee that they’ve had at Tennessee rebuild a talented front seven. won’t be easy return to success head coach Phillip Fulmer and at Ole Miss.” Tennessee lost Jesse Mahelona, at Rocky Top. wants to remember from last The most experienced posi- Jason Hall and Parys Haralson “I think last year was an year’s football season. tion for the Volunteers is at to graduation. Star linebacker aberration, but we still have a The Volunteers had their wide receiver. Kevin Simon and NFL draftee lot of work to do to get back to first losing season in 16 years, Tennessee returns a pair of Jason Allen are also missing where we want to be,” Fulmer which included a loss to in- playmakers in Jayson Swain from this year’s roster. said. “I don’t think you’re just state foe Vanderbilt. and Robert Meachem. Senior The Vols will catch a break going to flip a switch and say, Now Fulmer has the task of Bret Smith also returns along with their schedule. Florida, ‘Oh, we’re going to be back turning the attention away with sophomore Josh Briscoe. Alabama and LSU will make there.’” from last season’s disaster and putting the Vols back at the top of the SEC East. “We are obviously coming Radio station benefit concert at the Jupiter Bar & Grill off of a little bit of an untypical type Tennessee football sea- with Baak Gwai and Del son,” the veteran coach said. “[I’m] excited about what’s out there in the future, as our kids September 15 have worked really diligently and hard in the off-season, spring practice, during the course of the summer.” The mess from last season stemmed from quarterback play that was less than stellar. Erik Ainge was sub par, and that forced Rick Clausen to step into the starting role. With Clausen gone, Ainge will take the starting job with redshirt Crimson Tide freshman Jonathan Crompton battling him for the spot. The firing of offensive coor- Gameday’s every dinator Randy Sanders in midseason paved the way for Saturday AP/ Jeff Adkins the hiring of former Ole Miss Tennessee tailback Arian Foster (27) makes linebacker Dorian Davis miss head coach David Cutcliffe. Cutcliffe coached Peyton after catching a pass during a football scrimmage at Neyland Stadium in Manning as an assistant at Knoxville, Tenn., on Aug. 22. Tennessee and Eli Manning while at Ole Miss. Fulmer hopes he can work DJ’s some magic with Ainge. wanted “David is, obviously with the track record he’s had, the finest quarterback coach that www.cw.ua.edu I’ve ever been around,” Fulmer said. “But at the same time is a comfort level to the guys that he’s coaching. He has a real calming effect with them, Earn $25 Today! Rush Hour and $35 on your return visit Earn up to $210+++ per month as a life saving Plasma Donor

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FROM STAFF REPORTS outside of the SEC that it faced a year ago, with outings against Southeastern The Alabama women’s basketball Louisiana, South Dakota State and 2006-07 team announced its 2006-07 season North Dakota State. schedule. The Tide will open the sea- The Tide beat Southeastern Louisiana son, its second under coach Stephany at home a season ago but dropped road home schedule Smith, on Nov. 10 with a home matchup games to South Dakota State and North against Samford. Dakota State. Birmingham Southern Oct. 31 West Alabama “As always when and Samford are the you play in the only two nonconfer- (exhibition) Southeastern “From the fans’ standpoint, ence instate teams Nov. 5 Delta State Conference, you are on the schedule. The (exhibition) never going to get an we have a great schedule Bulldogs will be the easy schedule,” Smith with four Sunday home Tide’s season and Nov. 10 Samford said. “From the fans’ home opener, while Nov. 17 Tennessee Tech standpoint, we have games in SEC play and 19 BSC makes the trip to a great schedule with Tuscaloosa on Dec. Nov. 19 SE Louisiana four Sunday home home games on the schedule, 18. Nov. 29 UT-Chattanooga games in SEC play including the exhibition The Tide opens SEC and 19 home games play at Tennessee on Dec. 2 Savannah State on the schedule, games.” Jan. 3, with the league Dec. 4 McNeese State including the exhibi- — STEPHANY SMITH home opener against rival Auburn slated Dec. 18 Birmingham tion games.” UA women's basketball coach Alabama will play for Jan. 7. Other home Southern the majority of its non- opponents in the SEC Dec. 20 Belmont conference schedule include Kentucky, LSU, on its home floor in Tennessee, Georgia, Dec. 28 South Dakota State Coleman Coliseum. The Tide will play Florida and Mississippi State. Dec. 30 North Dakota State just three nonconference games on the Alabama will host two preseason road in addition to a Thanksgiving tour- games, beginning with an Oct. 31 con- Jan. 7 Auburn nament in San Francisco, Calif. test with West Alabama. Delta State Jan. 11 Kentucky The three dates on the road in non- travels to Tuscaloosa for the final exhi- conference action include games at bition game on Nov. 5. Jan 21 LSU Arkansas State, Tulane and Louisiana Season tickets for women’s basketball Jan. 28 Tennessee Tech. St. Mary’s of California will host start at $40, but a group or family is Feb. 8 Georgia the Tide’s only regular season tourna- able to purchase season tickets for $25 CW/ File ment outing, which will also include per person. A new option for women’s Feb. 18 Florida Alabama women's basketball coach Stephany Smith directs her team Cal-State Northridge and Missouri. basketball fans in 2006-07 is the ability Feb. 22 Mississippi State from the sidelines during a game last season. Alabama will play just three teams to purchase floor and endline seats. Razorbacks looking to avenge lopsided loss to USC

BY JOHN NADEL “Nobody knew we were plays Washington State Heisman Trophy winners charged up as a team can it appears C.J. Gable will The Associated Press going to do that," USC cen- on the Plains; No. 5 West Matt Leinart and Reggie get, and we expect that," become the first freshman ter Ryan Kalil said. "We kind Virginia hosts in-state rival Bush are among those who USC coach Pete Carroll said in school history to start a LOS ANGELES - Time of of caught fire last season Marshall; No. 7 Florida hosts are gone and now playing in of the Razorbacks. "Without season-opener at tailback possession can often be early on.” Southern Mississippi; and the NFL. question, for us to go into because of an injury to a determining factor in a That loss has gnawed at No. 8 LSU plays in Death The Trojans, who have Fayetteville and come out Chauncey Washington. football game. the Razorbacks for almost Valley against Louisiana- won 45 of their last 47 with a win would be a great USC will be playing its Sometimes, it doesn't a year. They'll get a shot at Lafayette. games, return four start- accomplishment." first game since losing to mean a thing, as was the redemption Saturday night In Saturday's only meet- ers on offense and six on John David Bootywill Texas 41-38 in the Rose case last September when when they entertain the No. ing of ranked teams, No. defense. make his first start at quar- Bowl, snapping the Trojans' Arkansas visited Southern 6 Trojans to begin the new 9 California is at No. 23 "They are going to be as terback for the Trojans, and 34-game winning streak. California. The Trojans season. Tennessee. had the ball for only eight “Obviously it was a very No. 10 Oklahoma hosts plays in the first quarter, and embarrassing game for us UAB and No. 14 Michigan more than eight minutes as a program, as people,” plays Vanderbilt in the Big less than the Razorbacks said defensive coordinator House. overall. Reggie Herring, who was in No. 15 Georgia, No. 16 But USC scored four his third game in that job Iowa and No. 17 Virginia touchdowns and gained when the USC avalanche Tech all open at home 246 yards in those first eight hit. “It gutted our spirit against Division I-AA oppo- plays and went on to beat about as hard as you can nents. the Razorbacks 70-17. take away from a human No. 18 Clemson plays “You almost wanted being. Florida Atlantic; No. 19 the offense to slow down “To be demoralized by 70 Penn State faces Akron so we could catch our points - that's something in Happy Valley; No. 20 breath,” USC defensive end that'll stay with you the rest Nebraska hosts Louisiana Lawrence Jackson recalled of your life.” Tech; No. 21 Oregon opens this week. Every Top 25 team plays at home against PAC-10 The 70 points were the this weekend as the college rival Stanford; and No. 25 most scored in a game by football season starts in Texas Tech meets SMU. the Trojans in 35 years overdrive. On Sunday, No. 13 and the most allowed by On Saturday, No. 1 Ohio Louisville hosts Kentucky an Arkansas team since State hosts Northern Illinois and No. 22 TCU visits 1918. USC’s 736 yards of in one of several Big Ten vs. Baylor. total offense were the most Mid-American Conference And the opening week- ever gained against the matchups. end concludes Labor Day Razorbacks. No. 2 Notre Dame plays night with No. 11 Florida "We've never experi- at Georgia Tech; No. 3 Texas State at No. 12 Miami. enced anything like that," opens its national title Arkansas will see a much Arkansas coach Houston defense at home against different USC team this Nutt said. North Texas; No. 4 Auburn weekend.

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“I think our coaching staff has done a really good job of putting them in the pressure cooker sometimes," Green said. "We’re doing a lot of teaching with this team.” Webster’s athleticism isn’t the only thing that’s gotten her noticed by her coaches. “She’s one of the funniest people,” Green said. “She’s kind of got that dry sense of humor about her, and I think she keeps things on the lighter side of life sometimes.” With one tournament under her belt after the Tide won the Academy Sports Invitational last weekend, Webster said she knows she’s ready. “I was already ready as soon as I knew my redshirt year was over and I was eli- gible to play on the court,” CW/ File she said. Redshirt freshman Brooks Webster goes up to spike a volleyball during “I was ready.” drills in Alabama's preseason training camp. SPORTS ■ Friday, September 1, 2006 15 Freshman to start as Alabama St. quarterback BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday that the red- Woods won a three-man race tor Tony Franklin. nine games against lower divi- he said. shirt freshman would start in for the starting job. The onetime Division I-AA sion teams since moving up to The Trojans were picked TROY (AP) — The first Alabama Saturday’s 6 p.m. game at Troy. The offenses for both teams rivals haven’t played since 2000, Division I-A. to finish third in the Sun Belt State quarterback to start “The kid has a lot of con- have undergone makeovers. and the Trojans have all the his- Blakeney said he isn’t expect- Conference. against a Division I-A team will fidence,” Coe said. “He takes The Trojans also are start- torical numbers in their favor. ing an easy win, though. The Hornets are replacing be T’chelpio Woods. charge of the team, in the hud- ing a new quarterback, transfer They’re 15-0 in home open- “We’re looking for the best loads of star players, includ- It’s a decision that came dle and during the play. At this Omar Haugabook, and have ers under coach Larry Blakeney, Alabama State has got, and we’d ing current NFL quarterback down to the wire for coach point, I believe he gives us the implemented a spread offense have won 12 of 14 games in better give them the best we’ve Tarvaris Jackson and star tail- Charlie Coe, who announced best chance to win.” under new offensive coordina- the series and haven’t lost in got or it will be a long evening,” back Keldrick Williams.

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Very few senior Kenneth Darby. BY JESSIE PATTERSON Darby, a native of Sports Editor Hampton Inn Bama Bash tickets are still available, and Huntsville, opens his third ■ [email protected] today and on Saturday, we needed to play in front of season as the Crimson Tide’s with Mercer, Wisconsin- big crowds and we needed to starter at running back Going into hosting the Milwaukee and Ball State all give ourselves a trial run and Saturday when Alabama Hampton Inn Bama Bash coming to town. a test run.” hosts Hawaii in Bryant- this weekend, Alabama “We’ve got some different Alabama will face three Denny Stadium. head coach Judy Green likes challenges because these teams in the top 35 nation- A first-team All-SEC selec- where her squad is at after three teams coming in are ally in Iowa, so being able tion by the coaches last year, a week of practice following different kinds of teams to open the season at home Darby is looking to become the Tide’s first tournament from the ones we played last was an important factor for the first Tide running back of the season. weekend,” Green said. “It’s a Green. in school history to record “Practice has gone very different style of play. For us “Confidence, playing three consecutive 1,000- well, and I think we’ve made to be able to get our game together and playing at yard seasons. He owns 2,489 it a tough week of practice plan in place and for them home was important for us career rushing yards, good for our team from a mental to take that into the game to try and build team chem- enough for seventh on the standpoint,” Green said. “I will be a challenge for our istry before we head out on school’s all-time career rush- think we’ve done a lot of team.” the road to play in such a ing charts. things to get them to con- Green said one of the rea- demanding tournament next Darby needs just 253 yards centrate for longer periods sons she decided to host weekend,” she said. “We’ll to move into third place and two tournaments to start have six matches under our is 1,077 yards shy of breaking of time.” the season is to prepare her belt, and that comes at a Alabama’s all-time record Alabama opened the sea- held by Shaun Alexander son by hosting the Academy team for the crowds they’ll good time for us.” (1996-99), who ran for 3,565 Sports Invitational, topping see in their first road trip Alabama was able to host in his collegiate career. Alabama A&M and Kansas when they travel to Cedar two tournaments to start The recipient of the 2006 en route to winning the tour- Falls, Iowa, for the Northern the season because the large Doak Walker Award will be nament title on Sunday. Iowa Tournament Sept. 8-9. amount of teams that owed announced live on ESPN on Green said they worked on “It will be great volley- the Tide return trips. The Home Depot College defense in the right and left ball again this weekend, Green said there were so Football Awards show on back positions throughout and if our fans come out in many that they were able to CW/ Photo Dec. 7. The winner will also the week, along with work- droves again like they did spread them out over two Senior middle blocker Rachael Green works on hitting drills during a be honored at the Doak ing on the ability to side out. last Friday night, I anticipate tournaments. preseason training camp practice. Walker Award Presentation Banquet in Dallas on Feb. 15. ■ Volleyball Vanderbilt returns tickets for Tide’s SEC opener Webster ready to Vanderbilt has returned tickets from its allotment to the University of Alabama ticket office for the Sept. jump-start Tide 9 contest to be held at Bryant-Denny Stadium in year to improve her skills Tuscaloosa. After redshirt season, and said she is ready to play Several hundred tickets are now. now available for Alabama’s Webster wants to leave “I really think I improved SEC opener, slated to kick my hitting selection,” she off at 2:30 p.m. her mark on the court said. Tickets are $40.00 each. To purchase your tickets, call BY WILL BARRY Webster said her team- 348-BAMA or order online Contributing Writer mates have given her unbe- at www.rolltide.com. lievable support since she When the Alabama volley- arrived in Tuscaloosa. ball team kicked off its season “I really just hang out CBS unit launches a week ago, redshirt freshman with my teammates and sports channels online Brooks Webster kicked off her we talk about the upcom- featuring live games playing days for the Crimson ing season, get each other Tide. hyped up about it,” she NEW YORK - Football and Webster came to Alabama said. other sporting events from from the Institute of Notre Green said Webster has dozens of colleges and uni- Dame in Baltimore, Md., learned a lot from her team- versities will be available live where she was the only fresh- mates so far. over the Internet through a man in school history to make “I think she’s got some service launching Friday. the volleyball squad. She was great mentors, I think all Notre Dame games will also the Baltimore Sun City our kids are there to help be free, while Stanford and Player of the Year and led her each other,” Green said. other schools will charge school to a 20-0 record and a “But I really think probably $4.95 to $9.95 a month each for an “All-Access” broad- conference title. Crystal [Hudson] has taken band channel that includes Despite chances to play at her a little bit more under live audio and video feeds of UNLV, Delaware, American her wing on the court than some games, news confer- University and Clemson, anybody else. It’s really fun ences, highlights, play-by- Webster decided she wanted to watch them play togeth- play animation and other to play at Alabama. er.” features. “When I talked to [head Green said she thinks CBS Corp.’s CSTV coach Judy Green], it seemed Webster is prepared for the Networks Inc., which is run- like they were moving for- high-pressure SEC action ning the service, will also ward as a program and really as the Tide squad sets its sell access to CSTV XXL, the entire package of more progressing,” Webster said. sights on a conference title. than 100 schools for $14.95 “Most of my family is down “You got to be in that a month or $99.95 a year. here in the South, so I thought situation in practice before “Fans of large schools no it would be a good chance for you can actually go out and longer have to wait for that them to come see me play.” accomplish that situation single game on broadcast Webster took a redshirt in a match,” Green said. or cable,” said Brian Bedol, year during her freshman See WEBSTER, Page 14 chief executive of CSTV. “For millions of fans of smaller schools, they will have access to live sports for the first time no matter where they live.” The launch of the CSTV broadband channels www. come as video technology improves and availability of high-speed Internet access widens. 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Up Front RAMZEE ROBINSON, #1 COVER STORY: With a new look for Bryant-Denny 5-10 - 186 - CB - Sr. Stadium and new faces leading the Crimson Tide, The lone returning starter in the UA Alabama is set to begin the 2006 season. secondary will lead the Tide defense Pages 04-05 against a quarterback that led the NCAA in total offense last season. Face Off: Hawaii Warriors Warriors coach June Jones brings his run-and- shoot offense to Tuscaloosa. Page 11

Stat The Back 40 ofthe 2 Ramzee Robinson leads the Tide’s secondary going into the first game of the year. Week Hawaii’s passing offense and Alabama’s total Page 14-15 defense each ranked second nationally last season.

What you know? THE MATCHUP Find out what recruiting trip Andre Smith enjoyed the most and more. QUARTERBACKS DEFENSIVE LINE Page 16 John Parker Wilson, in Bama returns two his first collegiate start, starters on the line matches up against the and must put pres- NCAA’s leader in total sure on the Warrior offense from 2005. pass attack. RUNNING BACKS LINEBACKERS The Crimson White GameDay Staff Gone are DeMeco ‘Bama’s Ken Darby is ■ Marlin Caddell - editor, ■ A.J. Johnson - creative Ryans and Freddie just 1,077 yards away [email protected], 348-8049 services manager, 348-8995 from the Roach, replaced by ■ Mike Faulk - managing ■ all-time Alabama rush- Matt Collins and Whitney Gullett - Advertising cw.ua.edu ing record. Terrence Jones. editor, news, faulk@ Manger assistant & national ■ Callie Corley - managing account executive, 348-8995 RECEIVERS SECONDARY editor, design, [email protected] ■ Benae Aultman - account Ramzee Robinson The Warriors’ Ryan Grice- ■ T.G. Paschal - photo editor, executive, 348-8735 Mullen and Davone Bess leads the Tide pass [email protected] ■ Khalid Al-Qahtani - account both amassed more defense against a ■ Jessie Patterson - sports editor, than 1,000 yards receiv- Warrior unit that [email protected] executive, 348-8056 ing in 2005. ranked 93rd in pass ■ ■ Dan Sellers - assistant sports editor, Joseph Morgan - account defense last year. [email protected] executive, 348-2670 OFFENSIVE LINE SPECIAL TEAMS ■ Lindsay Maples - chief copy ■ Jesse Scroggins - account The moving of Antoine Jamie Christensen editor, [email protected] executive, 348-8995 had one of the best Caldwell to center solidi- ■ Cassie Edwards - ■ Laughlin Tagg - account springs on the team fied a line that didn’t advertising manager, 348-8044 allow a sack in the after kicking three executive, 348-8995 Cotton Bowl. game-winners in ‘05. 02 PICK IT

Jessie Patterson Dan Sellers Marlin Caddell Mike Faulk Callie Corley T.G. Paschal Cassie Edwards CW Picks (week 1 of 11) Sports Editor Asst. Sports Editor Editor Managing Editor,:: News Managing Editor,: Design Photo Editor Advertising Manager Comments: Bama’s revamped defense must beware of a potent Hawaii@BAMA Warrior offense. Arkansas looks to avenge last season’s ugly loss to the USC@Arkansas Men of Troy.

Auburn opens with a formidable opponent from Washington St. @Auburn the Pac-10. Tennessee hopes to avoid a rocky start against a solid Caliifornia @Tennessee West Coast opponent.

Brent Shaeffer makes his Ole Ole Miss @ Memphis Miss debut against the Tigers. Florida State and Miami clash in an early season rivalry Miami@Florida St. game. Vanderbilt travels to The Big House for an early morning Vanderbilt @Michigan bout with Michigan. Brady Quinn hopes to get his Heisman campaign off to a fast Notre Dame @Ga.Tech start against Tech. Season Record 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Compiled by Jessie Patterson

The Brad Price Nicole Hensley Charles Foster Junior Freshman Junior Advertising Accounting Fashion Retail student “I hope we cover the “I hope the team plays “With the hype of the spread. I’ll say 23-14 well and comes out addition, I think that’s section Alabama.” ready to win.” going to be a factor.” COMPILED BY WAYNE GRAYSON Contributing Writer Dionne Hammond Abby Vaughn Richard Sanders Joshua Warren Freshman Freshman Freshman Junior Musical Theater Communications Business Marketing/Advertising “I think it’ll be close, “My prediction for the “I think we’ll have “It’ll probably be 21-7 like a touchdown game would have to trouble defending the Alabama.” apart.” be..... Roll Tide!” pass.”

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There’s no doubt that more than 100,000 people will be on hand to see the University unveil its majestic stadium on Saturday. More than 92,000 will observe from the seats of Bryant- Denny Stadium, and thousands more will be scrounging around for a ticket or a television to catch a glimpse of the action. Before the game, the fans will trickle over to the north end zone to take in the new plaza area, complete with life-size statues of Alabama’s four national championship coaches. You can bet they will also take a stroll down the Walk of Champions to bask in the glory of the plaques commemorating the Crimson Tide’s illustrious history. Just as the fans are excited about seeing their new pride and joy, the players are ready for them to fill it up. “The first thing that I think about is how much louder it’s going to be,” linebacker Matt Collins said. “When you start hearing loud things, you start getting psyched up. There’s definitely an excitement about it. “We may need to take a field trip to see all of it, but the new locker room and new seats are going to be awesome. We’re going to be the first team that plays in it, so it’s real exciting just for that.” When the crowd does fill up the seats and the game begins, they might be a little confused. Like the stadium, the team has undergone reno- vations of its own. There will be no DeMeco Ryans swarming around the ball. No Freddie Roach as the strong hold in the middle. No Brodie Croyle under center to lead the offense. Roman Harper, Charlie CW / File Peprah, Mark Anderson and Anthony Madison Junior Alabama linebacker Matt Collins (56) makes a tackle during the Tide’s overtime loss to LSU last season in have all gone on to pursue dreams in the NFL. Tuscaloosa. Collins is one of seven new starters on the defense Instead of Ryans, it will be Tuscaloosa native Terrence Jones at the strong side linebacker spot,” safety Jeffrey Dukes said. “If it weren’t for whose carrot top has earned him the nickname spot. Jones played in nine games last year and DeMeco, Terrence would have been the starter.” “Red,” played in 11 games last season behind recorded 21 tackles. “It’s a shame that Terrence is just now start- four-year starter Roach and recorded 13 tack- It’s not easy to follow a star with the stature of ing as a senior,” defensive coordinator Joe Kines les. Ryans, but Jones has the right mindset. said. “No. 35 [Ryans] was the only reason he “It’s always a challenge to go from one plat- “There’s going to be a lot of expectations on didn’t, but now he’s gone, so it’s Terrence’s time form to another, to take that step up in respon- that position, but I think it’s important for me to shine.” sibility in whatever you do,” Collins said, to go out and play my game and not try to ful- Jones will be playing along side another “It’s an even greater challenge when that step fill everybody’s hopes of following him,” Jones emerging starter in junior Matt Collins. Collins, up is taking the position away from somebody said. For the most part, the new starters are not young players. They are upperclassmen that are Bryant-Denny Stadium Expansions just getting their opportunity. It’s just the experience that is lacking, and the reality that they are the new starters. 1929 — Denny Stadium erected. Capacity: 12,000 “Everybody has played a lot, so the main thing 1946 — Bleachers added to both end zones. Capacity: 31,000 is for everyone to accept the fact that they are a starter now,” Jones said. “It shouldn’t be that 1961 — Addition of 2,000 seats, press box and elevator. Capacity: 60,000 hard for anyone to step on the scene.” For Jones, it’s his time to step into the spot- 1988 — West upper deck added with two ramps. light, and according to his teammates that opportunity has been long overdue. 1998 — East upper deck with two levels of skyboxes. Capacity: 83,818 “You can’t replace a player like DeMeco, but 2006 — North end zone upper deck with skyboxes and stadium club. Capacity: 92,138 I’ve been playing with Terrence for awhile, and he’s the best thing after DeMeco at that UP FRONT 05 that was as good as Roach and Ryans. It’s not Alabama, and it came last sea- an insurmountable task, but it is a challenge. son against Southern Miss. But every good thing is worth the challenge you Alabama will also be breaking have to go through. I’m fully prepared for it.” in a new starter alongside Dukes Although Collins is expected to be the starter at strong safety. The starter will at middle linebacker, both head coach Mike likely be junior Marcus Carter, Shula and Kines have said redshirt freshman but expect special teams star Prince Hall will also play significantly. Rashad Johnson to receive plen- John Parker Wilson, a sophomore who played ty of time. sparingly in 2005 behind Croyle, is set to take A new starter will also be the reigns at quarterback. The former Hoover at defensive end where junior High two-sport standout has shown flashes of Keith Saunders and sophomore brilliance during spring and fall practices, but Bobby Greenwood will split he has also shown how he can perform like a time in place of NFL draftee rookie. Mark Anderson. In a fall scrimmage, Wilson had a great day Along with the six new start- from a production standpoint. He threw for ers on the Alabama squad, there more than 200 yards and completed more than will be 8,320 more fans in atten- half of his passes, but only one thing stood out dance for the grand opening of to his head coach – an interception. the stadium. Seats have been When asked about how much the intercep- added in three different areas. tion darkened Wilson’s productive day, Shula Traditional upper-deck seat- responded, “Enough to make you ask that ques- ing accounts for the majority tion, but that’s the nature of the position.” of the added space, but there is One of the toughest adjustments an Alabama also club level seating directly quarterback has to make is dealing with the below the 38 new skyboxes in media crush that surrounds Alabama Football. the north endzone. As the new face of the Alabama team, Wilson Not only was there an increase said he is ready for the pressure. in seating, but technology and “I’ve been built up to it gradually, which is electronics are bountiful inside probably a good thing,” he said. “It’s been kind the new complex. There is a of crazy sometimes, but I enjoy it.” pair of 420-foot long electronic Senior safety Jeffrey Dukes burst onto the ribbon boards that run parallel scene a year ago with his performance in to the sidelines. The ribbons Alabama’s Cotton Bowl victory and will be a will display scores and stats force in the Tide secondary this year. The safety throughout the game. started in place of the academically ineligible Also, video boards were Simeon Castille for the bowl game and recorded placed in the northeast and three tackles and a pass breakup. northwest corners of the sta- Dukes is no stranger to playing time as he dium. The JumboTrons are each has played in every game since transferring 20-feet high and 34.5-feet in from Northwest Community College in wide and will work similar to Senatobia, Miss., as a sophomore. In his first the video board in the south year at Alabama, he was primarily a special endzone. teams contributor, while last year he served as A new home dressing room, the Crimson Tide’s third safety. a new media room, a recruiting Dukes’ role in 2006, however, will be changed. lounge and new office space CW/ File He will take on Harper’s role of reading the were also constructed as part of Senior Alabama safety Jeffrey Dukes reacts after a play during the 2005 offense and calling audibles and coverages in the $50 million stadium renova- season. Dukes will start at free safety on Saturday. pre-snap situations. He said he is ready, because tion. he was taught by one of the best. “There is definitely a buzz vate, but at the end of the day, that’s all that’s “To me, it really isn’t a big challenge because I around here [about the stadium],” Wilson said. going to matter. No matter how many inspired was there playing with Roman and he taught me “We’ve all driven by it. We’ve all seen it. It’s just fans marvel at the beauty of their new “second everything he knows,” Dukes said. “I do have to nice. It will be one of the nicest football stadi- home,” they just hope their renovated team gain everyone’s trust because I’m not Roman, so ums in the nation, and I look forward to winning looks as good as their renovated stadium will on that’s the biggest thing.” some football games in it.” Saturday. Dukes has one interception in his career at Winning is something money can’t reno-

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Everyone welcome! www.bryantsportsgrill.com THE FINAL CALL 07 Warriors will give Tide all they can handle The one thing everyone knows be Brennan that wears out before about the Hawaii football team is the Alabama secondary does. that they throw the football. They Since 1991, Alabama quarter- throw it a lot, and they throw it backs are 9-4 in their first career very effectively. They throw short starts, and John Parker Wilson will routes, intermediate routes and be making his first start tomorrow. deep routes. They throw screens. The former Hoover High standout’s They throw slants. Like I said, they first start will come against a com- throw it a lot. plex defense. He said it was unlike One common misconception any defense he had ever seen, but about Hawaii is that their quarter- it should somewhat ease his mind backs and receivers are just prod- that the unit was ranked 93rd in ucts of Warrior head coach June pass defense last season. Jones’ system. The truth is, any way Wilson will have a good night you slice it, those guys are good at Dan Sellers with a couple of touchdown tosses what they do. and a 200-plus yard performance, Sure, the system might inflate [email protected] but expect Ken Darby and the stable their statistics, but their receivers, ing receivers up and down the field. of running backs to wear down the namely Ryan Grice-Mullen and The good news for Alabama is Warriors, who may grow weary in Davone Bess, are good route run- that the secondary seems to be the the Southern humidity. ners. They have tremendous speed, strong suit of the defense, maybe The Alabama offense will be very and they have skills in the open not out of pure talent, but because productive, rolling up nearly 500 field. of the quality depth at those posi- yards, but the Hawaii offense will Their quarterback, Colt Brennan, tions. trip to the endzone a few times as is a good quarterback. Sure, the Although secondary coach Chris well. The Crimson Tide defense is system puts him in a position to Ball hasn’t said how many defen- too unfamiliar with each other to be the primary playmaker every sive backs he will likely play, I guess pitch a shutout, but if they can keep down, but the guy has a cannon for that he will run at least eight differ- the Warrior offense under 30 points, an arm. The scary thing is that he ent backs onto the field during the consider it a victory for the defense. has a year of experience under his course of the game. belt. Also, defensive coordinator Joe Pick to Click: Senior RB Ken Darby For Alabama, they will have to CW/ File Kines and defensive line coach find strength in numbers. Because Buddy Wyatt seem to be confident in Pleasant Surprise: Sophomore WR Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson throws Hawaii throws the ball so much, it having an adequate number of pass Will Oakley a touchdown pass last season against South will take more than five defensive rushers. If Alabama can pressure the Carolina. He will be making his first start tomorrow. backs to make it through the game. quarterback consistently, it might Final Score: Alabama 31, Hawaii 21. The defenders will get tired of chas-

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BY SCOTT LATTA “They know what’s ahead of them Senior Sports Reporter and what they need to do,” Ball said. ■ [email protected] “They’ve all worked really hard putting in extra time this summer work- Alabama secondary coach Chris ing on it. We’ve got a good plan for Ball doesn’t remember much about them, and we’re working on it.” Alabama’s last game against Hawaii. In addition to facing one of col- “I remember it being a long trip lege football’s top passing attacks, out there,” Ball said. “Other than that, the Alabama secondary also faces I’ve forgotten about it.” the task of replacing starters Roman Ball’s short memory might be Harper, Anthony Madison and because of Hawaii’s Charlie Peprah, offense, which three key mem- totaled 409 yards bers of 2005’s in the 2003 game fifth-best passing — 275 in the air — efficiency defense en route to the 37- in the country. 29 Warrior victory, Back up safe- Open ending Alabama’s ties Jeffrey Dukes 2003 season with and Marcus a 4-9 record. The Carter, cornerback Late! nine losses were Simeon Castille the second-most in and preseason all- Crimson Tide his- SEC pick Ramzee tory. Robinson could Warrior backup be new members quarterback Jason of the Alabama FREE Whieldon, replac- secondary. ing starter Timmy Freshmen Javier Chang, was 15-25 Arenas, Marquis for 237 yards in Johnson and the game, throwing Justin Woodall Wings four touchdowns could all see sig- 5 and rushing for nificant playing with the purchase of 30 one. time after strong Now, three years fall practices. later, Ball’s sec- In addition to the or more wings on Gameday! ondary unit gets incoming fresh- another shot at one men, the Tide also of college football’s returns junior top offenses. Eric Gray, as well “You’ve got to as sophomores prepare for what Rashad Johnson, CW/ T.G. Paschal offenses do. As a Lionel Mitchell secondary coach, Crimson Tide secondary coach Chris and Cory Reamer you love to prepare Ball smiles during a fall training camp in the defensive for teams that love practice. backfield. Wing to throw the foot- Replacing ball,” Ball said. “Being a defensive three key members of the NCAA’s back, that’s what you’re back there top scoring defense, Ball said, might not necessarily be a bad thing. 50 for — to cover the pass. We like it. We Pick-up only SPECIAL! absolutely like it.” “I think it’s a plus. It’s exciting that When Alabama faced Hawaii in we have some new, fun young play- Try one of our 2003, it was facing the NCAA’s sixth- ers, and they’re fun to coach,” he best leader in total offense in Chang said. “They know the expectations and how hard they have to work to $25.99 at 318 yards per game. This year, the Tide will face the NCAA’s over- achieve their goal of being one of 25ﬂavors! all leader in total offense in Warrior the top secondaries in the country, award winning quarterback Colt Brennan. and they’ve got a good understand- As a junior, Brennan passed for ing of that. 4,301 yards, the most in the country. “They’re a very hard working His 4,455 yards and 371 per game group, a tough group. They’re will- ing to step up and accept every 342- BIRD (2473) were also NCAA bests in 2005. Ball’s secondary unit, he says, is challenge that’s thrown at them this aware of the challenge. year.” 13th Street @ McFarland FACE OFF: HAWAII WARRIORS 11 QB Colt Brennan leads Airborne: high-flying Warrior offense BY RYAN WRIGHT Former NFL coach Jerry Glanville returns for Sports Reporter his second year as defensive coordinator. ■ [email protected] Jones hopes his players don’t lose focus in the high intensity envi- The Alabama defense lost seven of the 12 starters that made it one of the ronment that is gameday in nation’s elite teams last season, but Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan isn’t Tuscaloosa. pinning his hopes of winning to that statistic. “I would bet that 30 percent “We’re expecting one of the best defenses in the nation,” Brennan said. of the team has never been on a “Look at any tape from one of their games last year. They like to blitz, pressure plane on mainland U.S.,” Jones the quarterback and man up the receivers, and they do it well. We’re expecting said. to see the same scheme, just new faces this year.” The tailgating, the media Defense is exactly what the Crimson Tide must focus on if it hopes to shut attention and the pure size of down one of the most potent offenses in college football. the venue will be a first for most Hawaii’s head coach June Jones teaches a high-octane “run and shoot” of his players, Jones said. offense that has ranked second in the country in passing for the last five “Alabama is a place where years. football developed over the last “We’re going to have to play our best football game in eight years to win,” 100 years,” he said. “Hopefully the Jones said. kids’ eyes won’t get too big and they The usual four wide receiver set and 40 plus pass attempts per game allow don’t forget what they’re doing.” the Hawaii offense to consistently put up gaudy numbers. This match-up with Alabama may serve as Brennan, who backed up former USC Trojan Matt Leinart in prep school, the means to a better end for Hawaii. started in 10 games last year as a sophomore and led the country in total yards “If we can survive this first game the experience should help us later in the (4,455) and touchdowns thrown (35). He slated 300-yard performances in year when we face teams like Boise State and Fresno State on the road,” Jones nine of his 10 starts and broke or tied 11 Hawaii offensive records. said. Two sophomores, Davone Bess and Ryan Grice-Mullen, lead the Hawaii Brennan cited the team’s inability to close out games as one of their biggest receiving corps. Both posted NCAA record-setting 1,000-yard seasons during problems from last year. The Warriors converted only one of their eight red freshman year. zone chances into touchdowns in a loss to Fresno State last year. Senior running back Nate Ilaoa will serve as the rushing threat in the back- “We’ve worked on the idea that we’re not just running the offense,” Brennan field. The 5’9”, 248-pounder racked up 643 yards and six touchdowns last said, “We’re running the offense to win the game.” year, averaging 7.6 yards per carry.

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For many, replacing seven seniors on defense appeared to be Alabama’s biggest challenge during the offseason. For senior linebacker Juwan Simpson, it was just staying focused on football. Simpson was arrested in May on charges of marijuana possession, possession of a weapon, and possession of stolen property. While the marijuana charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, both the weapon and stolen property charges were dropped. For the marijuana charge, Simpson will enter a drug court for one year to avoid jail time. “I guess it was just a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Simpson said. “I’m still confident of what I said in the beginning. I’ve addressed it publicly, and that’s all behind me now.” Simpson’s legal troubles, he said, were never much of a dis- traction. “I just don’t pay attention to it. I pay attention to my close friends, family, and my teammates, and those are the ones that are behind me,” Simpson said. “But the rest of that mess, I don’t pay attention to it. The people that were writing that mess will be the same ones three or four weeks later saying, ‘Wow he’s such a great guy.’” With his legal problems behind him, Simpson now faces the task of leading a defense that returns only four starters from 2005, when it ranked second nationally in total defense and first in scoring defense. “It’s a little pressure because people expect us to come in and there not be a drop off, but the thing I try to tell people is our defense isn’t about just one great player who gets all the tackles,” Simpson said. “Last year the tackles evened out and CW/ File everybody did a good job, everybody was in the right place at Senior Alabama linebacker Juwan Simpson closes in on a tackle against the Arkansas Razorbacks the right time, and that’s what we bank on.” in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Simpson is the lone returning starter at linebacker for the Tide. Simpson is the only returning starter from last year’s linebacker unit, which featured a pair of seniors in Freddie Roach and DeMeco Ryans, who totaled 142 tackles in 2005. Replacing Roach and Ryans will be junior Matt Collins and senior Terrence Jones, who combined for only 34 tackles in limited action last By the season. “I’ve practiced with these guys, and I’ve worked hard with these guys. I don’t worry about them,” Simpson said. “It’s a numbers learning phase. You have to come in, and everybody talks about what we lost with our linebackers and how good they were. But - 21 career starts they never started off on top; they had to work their way up, 42 and they got there and did well, and that’s what I expect these linebackers to do as well.” - 157 career tackles “It doesn’t really bother me that much; it’s almost a good opportunity because it’s like I’m coming in with a clean slate,” - 2 interceptions Collins said. “Everybody’s asking me how bad it is coming in behind those guys, but I’ve been behind those guys for three - 4 sacks years, and I may not have as much game experience as they have, but being an apprentice to them and learning from their JuwanSimpson mistakes as well as their success, it’s been a great deal.” - Career-high 13 Fall practice also provides a clean slate for Simpson, as well Decatur as a chance to forget about off-the-field issues and focus only tackles against Ole on football. “Everything’s good, I’m ready for football. I’m done with all linebacker that, and I’m looking forward to hitting,” he said. “You can’t look Miss in 2003 behind you.” 6AD=676B6 ;6CH

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BY SCOTT LATTA interceptions. He was first in interception return yards, 60. His seven pass Senior Sports Reporter breakups were second-best on the team. ■ [email protected] “My comfort level’s really high; I just have to continue to work on my abilities,” he said. “I’ve been blessed with a lot of talent, and right now I f Ramzee Robinson wants to compare Hawaii’s pass-heavy offense to feel that I don’t have any weaknesses, and I don’t want to go into any game that of another team Alabama has played recently, he doesn’t have to having a weakness. go back very far — only one game, when Alabama took on Texas Tech “The thing I want to improve on is my ball skills. I want to be a play- in the 2006 Cotton Bowl. maker, and the only way you become a playmaker is to get your hands on i “It’s similar,” Robinson said. “Everybody knows they’re going to the ball and always find the ball no matter where it’s at.” throw the ball. I think they led the entire NCAA in throwing yards, so Robinson’s unit will certainly get its chances against the Warriors. that’s the biggest similarity you can make out of it.” Hawaii returns all four starting receivers from 2005, including sophomore When Alabama played Texas Tech in January, the Red Raiders were the receivers Davone Bess and Ryan Grice-Mullen, who were both in the top No. 1 team in the nation in passing offense. Hawaii was No. 2. 15 in the nation in receiving last season. The freshmen combined Red Raider quarterback Cody Hodges ended the 2005 season as No. 2 in total offense in the NCAA, accumulating 4,429 total yards. Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan was No. 1 with 4,455. “We know going into the game that we’re going to have opportunities to get interceptions and pass breakups,” Robinson said. “We have to take that into consideration, and when we get out there we just have to take advantage of the opportunities that we’re going to have, because they’re going to be there.” The Alabama defense held the Texas Tech offense to only 226 passing yards in the Tide’s 13-10 Cotton Bowl victory — more than 160 yards less than its season average. Hodges threw for 196 yards, which was 167 less than his average. Yet, as similar as the teams and philosophies might be, Robinson said he knows there are differences. “As far as a difference, I would say [it is] the size and the speed of the group,” he said. “This Hawaii group is a little bit smaller but quicker compared to the Texas Tech group that was a little bigger with good ball skills. “The most important thing is to make sure everyone is on the same page as a defensive unit. The thing about playing a team that throws the ball as much as they do, one mental error could cause a touchdown just from one guy not being around a specific player. So that’s the first thing we want to focus on is getting our plays and our defensive scheme right.” Robinson is the leader of a secondary that is trying to rebuild after the loss of three of its strongest members — Roman Harper, Anthony Madison and Charlie Peprah — who combined for 156 tackles, 12 pass breakups and three interceptions in 2005. Last season’s secondary was fifth in the country in pass-efficiency defense, first in scoring defense and second in overall defense. This season’s unit is trying to find its identity and chemistry while mixing in names such as Jeffrey Dukes, Marcus Carter and Rashad Johnson. As the group’s on-the-field leader, Robinson was Alabama’s only repre- sentative on the first-team preseason all-SEC team. As the only returning starter in the secondary, he says the leadership role is nothing new. “I feel like I’ve always been a leader since I’ve been here,” he said. “I helped lead the team last season, so it’s nothing new for me. It’s something I knew was going to happen, so my biggest thing is just leading by example and not just talking about it.” His work ethic on and off the field has not gone unnoticed. “He’s one of the hardest-working players I’ve ever coached,” secondary coach Chris Ball said. “The players respect him because of that, and that automatically puts him in a leadership role. His leadership’s invaluable to CW/ T.G. Paschal our football team.” Senior Alabama cornerback Ramzee Robinson participates in a drill during fall practice. Robinson was tied for first on last season’s Alabama squad with a pair of Robinson is the only returning starter in the Crimson Tide secondary. THE BACK 40 15 for 174 catches, 2,352 receiving yards and 26 touchdowns. Alabama faced only one “... right now I receiver in the top 20 in all of 2005. Brennan led the nation in passing feel that I yards with 4,301 and in touchdowns with don’t have 35. The Colorado transfer completed 68 percent of his passes but threw 13 inter- weaknessees, ceptions. and I don’t The game against Hawaii is a chance want to go for the Alabama secondary, and Robinson in particular, to run the field against a into any pass-heavy offense, a difference from the game having many of the run-heavy offenses the Tide will see in the SEC. In 2005, there were no weaknesses.” SEC teams in the top 20 passing offenses — Ramzee in the country. “My hat’s off to Hawaii. They do a Robinson great job of spreading the ball around,” Robinson said. “They had two freshmen that set records, so that shows you that they’re making plays, they’re not just getting by and trying to win games.” Robinson’s first career start at Alabama came the last time the Crimson Tide played Hawaii in 2003. This time around, Robinson knows the Hawaii Ramzee game is an opportunity for the Alabama Robinson secondary to pick up where they left returns an off last season: among the best in the interception nation. during the Ole “We’re going to have our hands full, but we take pride as a secondary,” he Miss game said. “We want to be the No. 1 defensive in Oxford backs in the country. So when you play last season. a game like that, you kind of lick your Robinson has chops because you’re going against a two career team that throws the ball a lot more than interceptions. a running team.” CW/ FIle

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A sweet combination. “I ain’t never been nothin’ but a Doughnut.” . 16 WHAT YOU KNOW Andre Smith speaks out Get to know CW: What was the best recruiting meal you had on the road? your favorite ANDRE: Probably Florida. We had steak, shrimp and, I think, alligator. That was pretty good. It was really good, actually. players CW: What did Alabama feed you? ANDRE: We had potatoes, steak, gumbo, different foods like that. It was pretty good. It wasn’t my favorite, though.

CW: When you committed, it was one of the happiest commitments in a long time for Alabama fans, largely in part because of the houndstooth hat. Was that something you had planned or something you thought of the night before? ANDRE: My mom actually came up with the idea. I knew where I was going to go the Monday before Signing Day, and my mom said, ‘Hey, why don’t we do the houndstooth?’

CW: Are there any NFL or college players that you model your game and your mindset after? ANDRE: Lately, I’ve been watching Chris Samuels and Walter Jones. Walter Jones went to Florida State and is now with the Seahawks, Chris Samuels went here and is now with the Redskins. We’re about the same size, so I try to emulate their game and get in their mind.

CW: When did you know you were going to be offensive line? ANDRE: The first day I played football.

CW: Well, back in the ’80s with Refrigerator Perry, he could carry the ball in goal line packages out of the backfield. ANDRE: Actually, there was this one time where I did that in seventh grade. CW: Did you score? ANDRE: No. I fumbled, actually.

CW: Coach Connelly and Coach Shula have been really com- plimentary the first couple days of camp, saying you’ve been holding your own. Has there been kind of a ‘welcome to college football’ moment for you where there was just a pop or a hit that woke you up? ANDRE: I actually got my shoulders up too high and got pushed back and that was like, ‘Whoa.’ CW: Who did it? ANDRE: Bobby Greenwood. It was a learning experience, to teach me to learn to keep my shoulders down. AndreSMITH CW: What about around campus? Have you had a problem find- #71 ing your room, dorm, library or anything around campus? ANDRE: No the academic staff has been really good about helping us where to go and Birmingham placing our classes close to the same areas so we don’t have to run all the way across campus. left tackle Eve of an era

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