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NEWS | BLOCK SEATING CULTURE | PRESIDENT GUY BAILEY CULTURE | GARDEN PROJECT SGA to Druid City release gardeners seat map raise funds with party Friday Wine tasting and Welcome home, Guy Bailey music on schedule UA’s point system to By Courtney Stinson discourage skipping President’s Mansion Staff Reporter By Sarah Elizabeth Tooker Gardening is more than just Contributing Writer a hobby for the Druid City Garden Project. The nonprofit The SGA will release on Rear Dining Room Elevator organization uses gardening Friday the results of its in schools to teach children reformed block seating alloca- skills likes math, nutrition tion process along with a map and science. The project will showing where student organi- further branch out and host zations blocks will be in the sta- Kitchen its first Garden Party fund- dium, according to SGA Press raiser with food, drinks and Secretary Meagan Bryant. Parlor live music Sunday from 5 to 7 Bryant said in a statement p.m. at L&N Train Station. that the Student Organization At the fundraiser, sever- Seating map will be publicized Bathroom al local restaurants will be Friday, Sept. 7 by 5 p.m. paired with local farmers to “After applications were serve dishes using that farm- submitted, along with an appli- Stair Hall er’s produce. Carpe Vino will cation fee, the applications’ host a wine tasting for the VIP scores were determined by section, and beer and spir- Campus Labs software, and a Dining Room Living Room its will be provided by Good map was made accordingly,” People Brewing Company. Bryant said. “The grading The Druid City Garden scores and applications are Project began in 2010 as a password protected, which way to connect Tuscaloosa eliminates the possibility of residents with locally grown, altering any scores.” sustainable food. Students at While SGA is tackling the Portico University Place and Stillman issue of block seating, the ACT Heights Elementary School card office is working to remind work in the garden twice a students of the University’s week and sell their produce rules for seating in the sta- at subsidized prices at their dium, advising students to get weekly on-site farm stand. into the game a minimum of an For DCGP executive direc- hour before kickoff, as gates tor Lindsay Turner, the proj- open two and half hours before. ect’s success is apparent in “Lines will be very long, so CW | Shannon Auvil and Whitney Hendrix the positive, enthusiastic expect delays,” the ACT card response from both students website says. “Give yourself Antebellum house that it was a focal point of the and 1841, was not origi- the place that it is. I like it and administrators. It has 60 to 90 minutes to get into the campus, and it survived the nally included in the cam- better this way because it also succeeded in getting stadium, whether or not you an Alabama icon Civil War,” Tom Land, insti- pus plans, according to makes the president a part children excited to try new, participate in student organi- tutional records analyst for University records. UA’s of the campus. He is right unconventional foods. In zation seating.” By Lauren Ferguson The University of Alabama, second president, the Rev. there in the middle of every- the past, students have even The website also makes Culture Editor said. “You Basil Manly, thing.” declared Kohlrabi, also known clear that block seating is only have a his- and the Board The mansion’s construc- as a German turnip, as their in effect for a while before the Set back from the bus- tory with of Trustees tion was planned and super- favorite vegetable. game. tling traffic of University it – it’s one “It’s something that we passed a reso- vised by architect Michael “The biggest indicator [of “Student organization seat- Boulevard sits the icon- of those all have in common, that lution in 1838 Barry and was designed on our success] is that the admin- ing is in effect until 45 min- ic white house of the buildings every alum has – it’s the appropriating a large scale for the era. The istration, teachers and school utes before kickoff or capacity University: the President’s that did sur- President’s Mansion. funds for the original cost for building board are really enthusiastic, is reached in the lower bowl, Mansion. Overlooking the vive. So it’s building. totaled $18,000 and exceeded and they want us to expand whichever comes first,” it says. heart of campus, the ante- something — Tom Land “Originally, what the Board of Trustees into other schools,” Turner Additionally, for every ticket bellum home represents not that we all it was not intended to spend. Included said. “The biggest thing for a student does not use or trans- just the residence of campus have in com- intended to be in the plans were a wooden me personally is to see all fer by halftime, 1.5 penalty leaders, but a historical arti- mon, that there,” Land barn and carriage house, a these kids at such a young age points will be assigned to their fact preserved for over 170 every alum has – it’s the said. “Dr. Manly wanted it privy, a washhouse, a kitch- get so excited and willing to account. If you do not donate years. President’s Mansion.” to be a part of campus near en and two slave quarters. try different foods.” “Early on, the building The building, which was the academic buildings, and SEE GAMEDAY PAGE 3 was so big and stunning, constructed between 1839 that’s why it was located in SEE MANSION PAGE 7 SEE GARDEN PARTY PAGE 9

NEWS | DENNY CHIMES Denny Chimes celebrates success of University’s national scholars New song ‘Celebrating Achievement’ 25-bell campanile. over the past two weeks it more.” “We feel like it will be to make it as recogniz- But Bauer says the to play for Bama’s academic accolades played a lot,” Lane said. able as anything else on University always cel- The University already the Chimes playlist, Lane ebrated achievement By Jared Downing national level. boasts 15 Rhodes said. in an even deeper way. Contributing Writer Now the Chimes will Scholars, 37 Goldwater National Merit The National Merit play the song every time a Scholars and eight Scholarship winner Katie Corporation gave her a The University of student or faculty member Truman Bauer said textbook grant, but the Alabama already honors receives a national award, Scholars, she appre- University topped it with nationally recognized stu- along with an email from and that’s ciates the full tuition and housing, a dents with scholarships Student Affairs identify- not includ- “ honor but study abroad grant and a and grants, but it is add- ing the honoree. ing faculty It’s using one tradition to hadn’t laptop computer. Without ing a new accolade to the “It’s using one tradition and staff, honor another. noticed the the aid, she wouldn’t have list: a song played from to honor another,” said who are also song at all been able to pay for col- Denny Chimes. Debbie Lane, University eligible for — Debbie Lane during the lege. Twice a day for the spokeswoman who helped a musical last two “I’m proud of the stu- past two weeks, the with the project. shout-out weeks. dents, but I’m really just Chimes jingled UA’s brand Lane said the idea came for national “I feel like proud of the University for new tune, “Celebrating from Provost Judy Bonner, recognition. even if I had being good. I’ve had great Achievement,” to honor who thought it was time The song was com- heard it, I wouldn’t have classes, great professors Rhodes scholars, Truman to add academic achieve- posed this summer by UA known what it was about,” and great opportunities,” scholars, National Merit ment to the list of occa- School of Music graduate she said. “But I really Bauer said. winners and any other sions for the University student Amir Zaheri and think it’s a cool idea, espe- Now she has a place in recipients of awards at the to fire up the 83-year-old, was played multiple times cially if they advertise the Chimes. CW | Austin Bigoney

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NEWS Page 3 OPINION Editor | Melissa Brown CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS NEWS Thursday, September 6, 2012 for postseason tickets this year Caroline McNair, a junior in as early as possible to avoid park on Colonial Drive and in University restates or regular and postseason tick- majoring in accounting, said the long lines is the right idea the Tutwiler lot must move stadium rules ets in 2013. the point system helps the for students. to other orange lots, such as Some students agree with the south end of the stadium look “I have gone to every football Hayden Harris or the Campus “It not only encourages students GAMEDAY FROM PAGE 1 penalties of the point system. full of Alabama student pride. game two hours early since I Drive Parking Deck. Fines who have bought tickets to at- Tyler Shaw, a junior major- “It not only encourages stu- have attended the University,” of $100 will be issued to cars tend the game and fill up the Additionally, for every ticket ing in management information dents who have bought tickets Calderone said. that are not moved from these student section, but also it pre- a student does not use or trans- systems, explained it was a fair to attend the game and fill up For students who did not pur- lots by 5 p.m. Friday, and cars vents students from constantly fer by halftime, 1.5 penalty way to stop students from sell- the student section, but also it chase a student package, the will be towed at their owners’ purchasing and then wasting points will be assigned to their ing or not using all their tickets prevents students from con- waiting list for the ticket bank expense. tickets that are in such high account. If you do not donate and making a profit. stantly purchasing and then becomes available at 1 p.m. UA students enter Bryant- demand. your ticket by 5 p.m. Friday, you “If you don’t use or want your wasting tickets that are in such Sunday before a home game. Denny through Gate 31 and will receive .5 penalty points. ticket, why not donate it and high demand,” McNair said. Parking is also disrupted block seating will be in effect — Caroline McNair Students with over three pen- not lose the points?” Shaw said. SGA President Matt due to games, so the University until 45 minutes before game alty points will not be eligible “It’s that simple.” Calderone agreed that getting requires that students who time.

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While dining with us, sign up for our email list and you will receive One FREE order of Chips and Salsa Offer valid only at Chili’s located at 1030 Skyland Blvd. East | Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Expires December 31, 2012 NEWS Page 4 OPINION Editor | SoRelle Wyckoff ULTURE C [email protected] SPORTS OPINIONS Thursday, September 6, 2012 Statistically speaking, you should be wary By Nathan James This applies even if he made Staff Columnist the number up. By creating statistical data Paul Ryan can run a mara- out of thin air or by taking thon in two hours and fifty it out of context, politicians minutes. It’s an impressive can take the most outland- figure, until you learn that ish claims and give them- it’s not true. selves an air of legitimacy. When Paul Ryan told the For claims that already have public about his supposed some support, an invented (and, if true, wildly impres- or out-of-context number sive) marathon time, he was can take an embattled prem- unhesitating and confident. ise and set it in concrete. So when it came to light that For example: during his actual time was nowhere the Democratic National near that fast, he apologized Convention, a keynote and blamed the error on a speaker, Julian Castro, said “back injury.” that the president has cre- For most, this is simply ated 4.5 million new jobs a laughable blunder. And during his term. This is compared to many lies, it’s only true if you ignore all relatively harmless. But in the jobs that have been lost this political climate, it’s also during that time. According an example of an alarming to the U.S. Bureau of Labor trend in political dialogue. Statistics, the actual net Dishonesty is an intrinsic gain in jobs during Obama’s part of politics, and ostensi- presidency is closer to bly always will be. It’s some- 300,000. MCT Campus thing that we learn to accept In other words, the sta- and deal with as best we can, tistic of 4.5 million – which having long ago accepted was recited by the keynote that we can’t really put a stop speaker and two others to it. But by learning to spot during the convention – is Bailey needs to succeed where Witt struggled new kinds of lies and sift out inflated by 1,400 percent. the genuine from the false, You may have also heard By Tray Smith groups that make only token Breaking that cycle takes establishment of the Pell Grant we can protect ourselves about U.S. Rep. David Staff Columnist efforts at inclusivity existed leadership. Today, we com- program, public colleges have from the sway of dishonesty. Cicilline’s claim that the long before he arrived. But he memorate Foster Auditorium been seen as gateways to eco- However, politicians United States will spend $100 The University of Alabama didn’t really do anything about as a testament to our prog- nomic and social opportunity respond in kind by coming billion in Afghanistan this got a new president this week, those issues either. ress as a university – the place for the middle class. Indeed, up with new, creative and year, Romney’s unabashed a moment that invites yet Maybe Witt, looking back where UA was integrated in public colleges are responsi- devious ways to disguise and almost uncontrolled use another discussion on the lega- on a history of morally ambi- 1963. But integration only hap- ble, more than any other insti- questionable information. of the word “trillion” dur- cy of our last president. Robert tious UA administrators who pened after President Kennedy tutions, for creating the middle One of their most popular ing his speech, or even Clint Witt may have just moved saw their tenures end quickly, sent National Guard troops to class. techniques at this time is to Eastwood’s exaggerated down the street into the quiet chose to focus on areas where force the sitting governor of When instead, they protect take statistics out of context, unemployment claims. confines of The University of he thought he could have the Alabama aside and allow two privilege, so that even students or simply invent numbers to Now, more than ever, poli- Alabama System, but the leg- greatest impact. Or maybe he black students to enroll. who have pushed themselves support their claims. ticians are shamelessly cov- acy he leaves after eight years just chose to neglect any issue Sometimes, bold interven- to the limit of human potential The beauty of this tech- ering misinformation with in Rose Administration offers that could threaten his ambi- tion is necessary to challenge to earn a spot in college and nique is that it often allows meaningless or conjured several lessons for the next tious business plan. people to overcome prejudic- figure out a way to pay for it public figures to bypass the “statistics.” eight years and beyond. Whatever his motives, his es and embrace the highest are not given the full opportu- public’s internal filters. If So when you’re listen- Witt’s story is, by now, famil- choices can only be understood notions of American equality. nities their college offers, they Ryan had said that he was ing to a speech or reading iar: a tremendous increase in in the context of the great moral On financial and enrollment fail not only morally, but they very fast, Americans would a statement, try not to take the size of our student body, an paradox that confronts all lead- growth, Robert Witt was cer- fail at their single most impor- assume that he was exagger- things for granted. Just increased emphasis on out-of- ers at UA. Is it more prudent tainly bold. On other issues, tant purpose. ating and ignore the claim. because it has a number state recruiting, more financial to dive straight into the most not so much. UA has opened the gateways But when he says that attached, doesn’t make it independence from the state controversial issues and likely It’s not that he didn’t call of opportunity for thousands he can run 26.2 miles in true. legislature, a greatly improved fail, or to work within existing out the National Guard to of former students across the two hours and fifty Nathan James is a and expanded campus infra- structures and traditions to force a social justice agenda state and nation, both before minutes, his sophomore major- structure, and a return to advance gradual changes, hop- on a reluctant student popu- Witt got here and since he claim sounds ing in public rela- national pre-eminence in ath- ing the eventual result will be lation. It’s that Witt, a vision- arrived. But our love for the precise, offi- tions. His column letics. astounding progress? ary leader who carried out his University should compel us to cial and gen- runs on Thursday. The results have been So far, neither approach has plans with remarkable preci- open those gateways for every- uine. phenomenal for both the proven very successful. sion, at times refused to even one who has rightfully entered University and the surround- Despite the infusion of new have a conversation about the our campus, so that the true ing Tuscaloosa community, students from new places growth of UA as a community. breadth of the Alabama expe- which has managed to grow under Witt’s leadership, the And if any president in UA his- rience we have come to love is and prosper despite the nation- traditions that shape our tory had the political capital to available to the entire student al economic recession. student life haven’t changed initiate such a conversation, body. But Witt’s success in the much. Universities form insti- Robert Witt did. Fulfilling that dream now business and academic areas tutions that reinforce them- His failure to do so prompted falls to Guy Bailey, who has of the University have not selves over time. Although we criticism not only from people inherited from Witt a much translated into the cultural are bringing in thousands of who dislike him, but also from healthier campus than Witt MCT Campus growth many students want, new freshmen each year, with people with strong ideologi- found when he arrived in and need, if UA is going to pre- diverse backgrounds and dif- cal convictions about the very 2003. Hopefully, he can pick up pare students for success in an ferent perspectives, these stu- purpose of public higher edu- where Witt left off, and succeed increasingly diverse society. dents are quickly separated cation. From the day Abraham where Witt struggled most. No, President Witt didn’t into existing structures and Lincoln signed legislation cre- Tray Smith is the Online segregate the greek system. adopt attitudes that reflect ating land-grant colleges to the Editor of The Crimson White. Many of the premier campus those communities. passage of the GI Bill and the His column runs on Thursday.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Shoes don’t make you fast; dedication cannot be replaced by government To anyone who’s ever run, chance for an economic recov- nation’s history of prosperity the athlete’s numerous gold failure by his own admission, pointed out, only private or merely entertained the ery depends on it. be attributed to government medals, claiming their shoe Stimulus Round 1 might look enterprises recognized and thought of running, the above In his July 13 speech in activity. had won the race. Granted, like a warm-up stretch com- developed the economic statement should seem inher- Roanoke, Va., President Consider the function of the 100-meter world record pared to Obama’s agenda in potential of the Internet. ently obvious. Who hasn’t Obama took a moment to a running shoe. A good pair probably could not have been the next four years. If the gov- And though we all have bought a shiny new pair of stray from the teleprompter of running shoes does that set by anyone running bare- ernment could just hire more “great teachers,” we still sneakers in hopes of real- and give America a bit of which our feet cannot do foot, but to emphasize the teachers, build more roads strive to rise to the top of our izing their inner Usain Bolt? insight to his philosophy of alone. Shoes protect the sole role of the shoe over that of and bridges, and fund more class, and in the process, raise If you’re like me, that dream individual success. Referring of the foot, provide arch sup- the runner’s initiative is sim- public aid programs, then we the bar for our classmates. It’s never quite materialized. No to Americans who owned port and protect the bones ply delusional. could experience the kind of not in our nature as a country shoe can replace the endur- businesses, he claimed “[they] and joints of the leg. Running Yet the president put forth growth necessary to climb out to look for a better running ance training and devotion didn’t build that. Someone else barefoot would be quite the same logic in his Roanoke of the recession. President shoe when we’re not at the top necessary to improving one’s made that happen.” To put the upsetting to one’s podiatric speech. Throughout his first Obama believes the govern- of our game, but to instead get running ability. remarks in context, the presi- comfort. In the end, though, term, Obama tried to orches- ment is, and always has been, out on the track and work our This principle also carries dent was highlighting some of shoes don’t make you fast. trate an economic recovery what makes America prosper- butts off until we’re back at into the economy, in which the services government pro- The runner, not the shoe, from Washington. His 2009 ous. Fortunately, he is wrong. the head of the pack. Before the initiative and ingenu- vides, such as “great teach- takes the initiative to prac- Recovery Act, meant to revi- Thanks to the opportu- we can do this, the president ity of individuals cannot be ers” and “roads and bridges.” tice, train and repeat until his talize America’s economic nity created by our free eco- must realize we hired him to replaced by any degree of gov- There’s no denying that the or her performance improves. engine, showered hundreds of nomic system, Americans protect liberty and allow the ernment administration. One federal government exists to Imagine the outcry that would billions of federal – taxpayer have an inherent desire to competitive spirit to flourish. would hope that the execu- do that which the people, and arise if Puma, the maker of – dollars to various public pursue prosperity. While the Cruise Hall is a sophomore tive leader acknowledges the states, cannot do for them- Usain Bolt’s 2012 track shoes, works, programs and private Internet “didn’t get invented majoring in mechanical engi- this guiding principle, as any selves. But in no way can the were to try to take credit for enterprises. Though deemed a on its own,” as the president neering.

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By Jordan Cissell | Staff Reporter

ome pedestrians may hate it and authorities may try to catch them when they ride, but Sthe love for longboarding is only growing around campus. According to Michael Brooke in his 1999 book, “The Concrete Wave: The History of Skateboarding,” skateboards were first invented in California in the early 1950s. These longboard ancestors were built to resemble surfboards and emulate “sidewalk surfing” when the waves were down. Longboarding’s laid-back, surfer-dude origins haven’t stopped the trend from tenaciously making its way east and throughout the country in recent years, especially in colleges and universities. Continued below

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Continued from foot on the board is just busy You have to deal with that a above stabilizing the whole time. lot,” he said. “My freshman and sophomore years, I would literally see just one They both feel really tired by Crooks said he has been told According to person [longboarding] per semester. Now, I see at least three or the time you’re done.” by police officers on several dif- Google Trends, which four every day on my way to classes. Despite its relative surge ferent occasions both to get off measures the fre- in popularity, longboarding of the sidewalk and to get out quency of keywords — Andrew Tielking remains a niche activity at the of the road. He tries to treat his queried in the Google University, one not everybody board like a bicycle and keep in search engine, “long- is quite used to seeing yet. the bike lanes when possible. board” searches in ’90s and early 2000s, but it said. “It’s more of a transpor- Tielking and Casey Crooks, Naysayers and officers the United States have seems like last year and this tation-skater-fun thing. Where a senior majoring in biology aren’t enough to keep Womack steadily moved up in year have really been the first I’m from in Florida has barely and environmental science, from getting out and enjoying frequency, with year- big longboard boom.” any hills, but it’s still fun to do.” both said their transportation his experience. ly peaks coming in Edroyal Womack, a two-year Brandon Batchelor, a junior method of choice draws plenty “It makes my day better to the summer months, longboarder and junior major- majoring in marketing, said of questioning glances from board around to each class since 2004, when the ing in pre-med biology, large- he got hooked two or three onlookers. while listening to some good system began tallying ly attributes longboarding’s months ago when he saw a “Whenever I go skate, people music,” he said. “I ride for fun searches. Popularity increasing popularity to its use board in the back of his friend’s are like, ‘You’re 20 years old, whenever I can. It’s my stress measured a sharp as a mode of transportation on car and asked to borrow it. Like and you’re on a skateboard?’ reliever.” incline in June 2011, college campuses. Sharps, Batchelor primarily with Google measur- “I’m sure it is more of a West uses his board for on-campus ing double the aver- Coast thing because people transportation, but he never age of “longboard” that are into surfing and skate- passes up an opportunity to searches for 2004 boarding usually longboard, as have some fun. through 2012. well,” Womack said. “I feel like “I ride it to class, but then I Andrew Tielking, it gets big in college because always find myself taking the a senior majoring in it’s a more enjoyable way to get long way home around the economics and long- to class, rather than riding a Ferg to take the hill down,” he boarder since age 13, bike or walking. said. said Google’s numbers Tuscaloosa isn’t known for Tielking spent all of last jive with his anecdot- the big hills and sweeping school year with a longboard al knowledge of the slopes of the California coast, as his only form of transporta- practice’s rise at the but that hasn’t stopped UA stu- tion. He said skating anywhere University. dents from hopping on their between six and ten miles “My freshman and boards and cruising around every day made for excellent sophomore years, town and campus. exercise. I would literally Madison Sharps, a senior “I skated to and from class, I see just one person majoring in management skated to get groceries, I skat- [longboarding] per information systems who has ed to pay my water bill, electric semester. Now, I see six years of longboarding expe- bill,” Tielking said. “When you at least three or four rience, said she primarily rides ride a lot, your calves blow up. every day on my way her board to get to and from When you think about it, your to classes,” Tielking class. She feels steep descents pushing foot is just flicking said. “[Conventional aren’t a prerequisite to enjoy- back and working that whole skateboards] had ing the activity. time. I was afraid, ‘Am I going these bursts of popu- “I would say it’s not really to have this one monster calf larity in the ’70s, ’80s, a West Coast thing,” Sharps and one small one?’ But the

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By Adam Mills and Ashanka Kumari | CW Staff

This is a misspelling of ‘Sewanee’ and it refers to The University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. At the time, The University of the South was a member of the SEC and a rival of the Tide. Let the [ Swanee Tiger ] scratch;

Let the [ Yellow Jacket ] sting; Both instances of “Yellow Jackets” refer to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech, a part of the Let the Georgia Bulldog bite; Southeastern conference at the time, left the SEC in 1964 Alabama still is right; And whether win or lose we smile, for that’s Bama’s fighting style: You’re Dixie’s football pride, Crimson Tide! [ A-L-A-B-A-M-A [ This verse was omitted gradually because it was “not as memorable, tune-wise, as the chorus.” Yea, Alabama! Drown ‘em Tide! Every ‘Bama man’s behind you,

Hit your stride. This refers to the Georgia Bulldogs. Go teach the [ Bulldogs ] to behave,

The Bleacher Report listed “Yea, [ Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave. [ Alabama!” as one of 14 Fight Songs That Call Out Rivals. Auburn, though, is absent from the song. The song was written in the midst of a And if a man starts to weaken, long suspension of the Iron Bowl. That’s a shame! For Bama’s pluck and grit have Writ her name in Crimson flame.

Fight on, fight on, fight on men! On Jan. 1, 1926, The University of Alabama defeated the University of Washington by one [Remember the Rose Bowl, we’ll win then. ] point to win the Rose Bowl. Go, roll to victory,

“Dixie” is the informal name Hit your stride, for the Southern United States of which Alabama is considered a member. You’re Dixie’s football pride, This was not in the version [ ] Sykes wrote and was added shortly following the release of Crimson Tide, [ Roll Tide, Roll Tide!! ] the song by Bama fans.

For most Alabama fans, all The last line normally sung it takes is hearing the first in the fight song, “Roll Tide! few notes to recognize The “Originally, in 1926, the ﬁ ght song Roll Tide!” was not in Syke’s University of Alabama’s fight included a verse that referenced original lyrics but was added song “Yea, Alabama!” but few former Tide rival, the Sewanee later. know the history of the iconic Tiger of the University of the Another notable omission tune. South, but the verse fell out of from the fight song is a refer- “Yea, Alabama!” was origi- ence to Auburn University, nally written by Ethelred fashion and was dropped from one of the Tide’s biggest rivals Lundy Sykes, editor-in-chief the song. of all time. of The Crimson White from When “Yea, Alabama!” was 1925 to 1926, in response to written, the rivalry between a contest held by “Rammer fashion and was dropped from Alabama and Auburn was in Jammer,” a UA student humor the song, Battles said. the midst of a 41-year period magazine. The publication “Omission of the verse was during which the teams never held the contest due to the stu- gradual, but the verse is just met on the field, according to a dent body’s desire for an origi- not as memorable, tune-wise, 1948 article in The Tuscaloosa nal fight song, according to as the chorus, so people do not News. David M. Battles, an American recall it as well as they recall Skyes’ composition replaced Studies Scholar and UA histo- the chorus, which is all you the former Alabama fight rian. hear now,” Battles said. song “Swing,” which belonged Sykes won a $50 award Another reason the original to Washington and Lee for his composition and in first verse disappeared was University. 1926 and was given the Pan- because the Million Dollar According to “Tides of Hellenic Loving Cup for hav- Band found it hard to march to Tradition” edited by Chad ing best served the University in tempo, Battles said. Caples, the song was com- the previous year, according to “The verse is not really writ- posed on the Phi Kappa Sigma “Rammer Jammer” magazine. ten in march style — it is a typ- fraternity piano. Originally, in 1926, the ical 1920s, almost jazz, tune,” Although the song only fight song included a verse he said. “The Million Dollar earned a small reward when it that referenced former Tide Band began omitting the verse was first written 86 years ago, rival, the Sewanee Tiger of at some point in time because it continues to energize and 7XVFDORRVD6RXWKYLHZ/DQH 2IIHU9DOLG2IIHU 9DOLG the University of the South, it is not conducive to being excite Alabama fans at every 1RUWKSRUW7\OHU'ULYH 6HSWHPEHUWKUG but the verse fell out of marched.” sporting event. NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Thursday, September 6, 2012 | Page 7 Baby-sitting programs open employment opportunities Programs help student parents with childcare, offer jobs, volunteer experience to qualiﬁ ed applicants

By Molly Olmstead UA’s Student Services new program. According to contacted directly by interest- Contributing Writer launched UPS a few months Perdue, GPS founded the pro- ed parents. later to meet similar needs of gram to meet the needs of a Students also have the Students with a knack for tak- undergraduate students and larger university. option of applying to volun- ing care of kids can now apply began the Sitters for Service “Sitters for Service can only teer their services in exchange to be a baby-sitter through one program that same year. help so many,” Perdue said. The for service hours through the of two new programs aiming to According to Cori Perdue, Network, she explains, helps Sitters for Service program. connect student parents with the Work Life manager for assist a large student body. This program is a closed sys- suitable keepers for their chil- the University, the Sitters for “Now we have over 900 students tem that selects 30 volunteers dren. Service program is the first of with children who have signed and 30 parents. Applicants The Graduate Parent Support its kind in the country. up to be on the listserv. There go through a more extensive and Undergraduate Parent “Two universities have con- probably are more.” application and interview Support, have established tacted us to try to set up a simi- Perdue, a student-parent process than those applying the UA GPS/UPS Babysitting lar program,” Perdue said. herself, envisions the program for the Babysitting Network. Network to assist students with In the past three years the expanding. Selected students may volun- children. Through that pro- program has had over 150 vol- “We have a vision for it to be teer for 20, 30 or 40 hours per gram, eligible students can post unteer sitters. Savanna Barlow, bigger,” Perdue said. “A family semester. their profile, resume, schedule a sophomore majoring in helpers database – pet sitting, Student-parents are cho- and minimum hourly wage on a accounting, applied recently to house sitting, geek squad, lawn sen randomly from an appli- listserv for parents to look over. join that number. care, tutoring – a place where cant pool of graduate and Both Sitters for Service and “I have worked as a baby-sit- students who are looking for undergraduate students. The the GPS/UPS Babysitting net- ter for years and have also been short-term, part-time work deadline for students and stu- work are relatively new to the involved in many community can post – kind of like our own dent-parents to apply for the University. The UA Graduate service projects,” said Barlow. Craigslist.” Sitters for Service Program School founded GPS in the fall of “This program allows me to Applicants must be at is Friday, Sept. 14. Students Simon Brubaker/Chicago Tribune/MCT 2009 to help parent students cope combine my love for both.” least 18 and have previous can go online at gps.ua.edu Graduate Parent Support and Undergraduate Parent Support Baby- with the challenges of managing The GPS/UPS Babysitting experience as a baby-sitter or contact Cori Perdue at sitting Network can assist students who have children. both studies and parenting. Network, however, is a brand or nanny. Students are then [email protected] to apply. UA volunteers work for state Democrats at national convention Alabama Democratic Party interns working at delegation headquarters Sweet Home AlObama in Charlotte, N.C.

By Melissa Brown and Timothy enough to miss school prominent speakers like Sen. lives that makes me feel and the workload strenu- affordable healthcare and stu- Larkin because I knew the connec- Tom Harkin and Howard an obligation.” ous, the other students dent loans, that are relevant CW Staff tions and experience I’d have Dean. Dodd said he wanted to get echo Parrish’s sense of duty to college-aged students also would kind of offset missing Austen Parrish, a senior involved with state politics and motivation for getting piqued their interests. Politicians, pundits and my classwork,” Dodd said. majoring in to learn more involved in politics. “Not only should we advo- party members have con- “We’ve worked 20-hour days, economics who about how Beth Clayton, a student cate for a better community verged in Charlotte, N.C., but the connections I’ve made also interned things work in at Auburn University and for ourselves, we owe it to our for this week’s Democratic working with the party on a in Montgomery My favorite part is just Alabama, and president of the Alabama children to fight for them the “being able to represent Al- National Convention, and national level mean a lot, and over the sum- he enjoys rep- College Democrats, is work- abama, to let people know way our parents fought for six University of Alabama I think that’s worth it in the mer, said he resenting his ing in Charlotte with the UA us,” Clayton said. students made the trek to that the Democratic Party end.” never pictured is still alive and working in home state at students and said she works Though Dodd, Parrish and volunteer with the Alabama Dodd and other UA students himself working Alabama the convention. in politics to help her peers Clayton will come back home Democratic Party. traveled to Charlotte last in politics. “My favorite understand the issues. to Alabama at the conven- Will Dodd, a senior major- week and are spending their “It’s not the — Will Dodd part is just being “I feel like a lot of young tion’s conclusion, their inter- ing in political science and his- time working at the Alabama flashy cam- able to repre- Americans are frustrated by est in politics and policy is not tory, interned with the state delegation’s headquarters, paigns or talk- sent Alabama, the divisive nature of politics likely to wane any time soon. party in Montgomery over the Sweet Home AlObama. They ing points to let people and can’t see what’s really on “Don’t get involved in summer and jumped at the work to set up events, like that keep me involved,” know that the Democratic the line with each election,” politics to elect a politician,” chance to attend the conven- a football tailgate Saturday Parrish said. “It’s the over- Party is still alive and working Clayton said. Parrish said. “Get involved for tion with the state delegation. or state delegation break- whelming effect politics in Alabama,” Dodd said. Prominent issues in the the policies that affect you and “I felt it was important fasts, where they’ve hosted can have on our everyday Though the hours are long national political scene, like your community.”

President Bailey to three floors. The first two time in the mansion based on are used for public events personal and family needs. live on third ﬂ oor and tours, while the third Bailey, who will be residing floor remains the private in the mansion full time, said MANSION FROM PAGE 1 residence of the University’s he enjoys living in the center president and his wife. The of campus. According to University most notable renovation, a “It’s great to look out every records, on April 6, 1865, the complete remodel, was in day and see students walking University was set ablaze 1908. A central to class and see by Yankee Soldiers, also steam heating all that activ- known as Craxton’s Raiders. system, new ity,” he said. The president at the time, floors, new [It] has a very long his- For some, Landon Garland, and his “ plumbing and tory, and I don’t think we the mansion family had sought refuge at wiring were get too far from it; it’s part remains an Bryce Hospital, but his wife, installed in of the charm. elaborate house Frances Louisa Garland, addition to the located across returned to save the mansion exterior being — Tom Land from Denny from destruction. re-stuccoed and Chimes, but for Today, the mansion stands, painted white. many it acts a situated between Rose “We live on symbol of the Administration and Little the third floor and it’s very University’s history. Hall and is now the home comfortable,” Bailey said. “The Chimes weren’t built to the University’s 37th “It’s been made into a mod- until 1929, and people nowa- president, Guy Bailey, as of ern apartment, so it’s a great days tend to think of the Tuesday. place to live.” Chimes and the Quad, but in “I’d never been in the Cathy Andreen, UA spokes- terms of the long-term his- President’s Mansion, and woman, said all UA presidents tory of the University, every- it’s an absolutely beautiful use the President’s man- body has had the President’s place,” Bailey said. sion for official University Mansion,” Land said. “[It] has The building, which has functions and entertaining; a very long history, and I don’t received multiple renova- however, presidents choose think we get too far from it; tions over the years, features whether or not to live full it’s part of the charm.” NEWS Page 8 OPINION Editor | Lauren Ferguson CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS CULTURE Thursday, September 6, 2012 COLUMN | TELEVISION Autumn television brings some hidden gems that will be worth watching

By Billy Whyte own country, they make “The New Normal” (Premieres camp and declare them- Sept. 11 on NBC) It’s always exciting when selves their own sovereign The premise is a gay couple fall rolls around the calendar nation with nuclear capa- (“The Hangover” star Justin each year; the weather gets bility until they are able Bartha and Tony Award win- cooler, Alabama starts its to prove their innocence ning “The Book of Mormon” annual domination at foot- and get back the United star Andrew Rannells) finds ball, and a new batch of excit- States. And if that isn’t a single mother to be a surro- ing, mostly terrible, televi- cool enough, the show stars gate to help them start a fam- sion shows come on air. movie star Scott Speedman ily, much to the annoyance For all the time spent (the vampire/werewolf of her mother. First, I would watching wonderful break- from the Underworld movie like to say it’s hard for me to out shows such as last year’s series) and Emmy win- endorse any Ryan Murphy “Homeland” or “New Girl,” ner Andre Braugher. An show, especially considering most of our time is spent awesome premise com- the recent disastrous third watching one year duds such bined with great actors season of “Glee.” But, like as “Charlie’s Angels,” “I Hate means it should definite- “Glee” and “American Horror My Teenage Daughter” or ly be an exciting show Story,” the pilot was a lot “Are You There, Chelsea?” worth watching. more original and captivating And really, this isn’t that than most new shows com- surprising considering an ing out, and was funny and overall drop of quality pro- “Arrow” (Premieres Oct. 10 original enough to at least be gramming of late has led to a on The CW) given a shot this fall. thenewnormalfan.com bunch of confounding renew- What are the two most pop- “The New Normal,” starring Justin Bartha (“The Hangover”) and Andrew Rannells (“The Book of als ranging from the boring ular individual super hero Mormon”) premieres Sept. 11 on NBC. “Touch” to the downright movie franchises right now? “Revolution” (Premieres Sept. atrocious “Whitney.” The Batman and Iron Man 17 on NBC) And that’s why I’m here, to series. What do they have in The show is about a post- go dumpster diving through common? Some billionaire apocalyptic future where all a sea of mediocre television becomes a complete badass technology has been perma- shows and find a few hidden after experiencing a life- nently disabled, forcing peo- gems worth watching this altering event and decides to ple to adapt to a world with- fall so you won’t be wasting fight crime and injustice. So out technology and a collaps- your time watching the hor- if we love Batman and Iron ing society. The focus of the rible ones. After conducting Man, in theory we should show is on the Matheson research and watching mul- love “Arrow,” a show about family, who possess an item tiple pilots, here are my picks an arrogant billionaire play- that can not only tell them for the new shows worth boy coming home after being what caused the technology watching this fall. presumed dead and becomes crash, but maybe even a pos- a vigilante that devotes his sible way to reverse it. The time to fighting crime and premise sounds intriguing “Last Resort” (Premieres Sept. righting the wrongs of his enough and the show’s bud- 27 on ABC) family – all so he can make get guarantees some cool The show is about a ren- amends for his past actions. visuals at least. But really egade crew of a missile sub- Plus, Stephen Amell looks the main reason to watch it is marine that defies order perfectly cast for the role, because it’s produced by J.J. to launch nuclear missiles and the show is based on the Abrams (creator of “Lost”) at Pakistan and then is thrilling and underrated DC and stars “Breaking Bad” attacked by their own gov- comic book “Green Arrow,” villain Giancarlo Esposito ernment without warning, which means, if the quality as the show’s bad guy. Those leaving the crew for dead of the comic book’s plot is two men alone guarantee the nchollywood.com on an island. Knowing that any indication, the TV show show will at least be worth “Revolution,” produced by J.J. Abrams (creator of “Lost”), premieres Sept. 11 on NBC. they are enemies of their should be great. watching. NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Thursday, September 6, 2012 | Page 9 Alabama Blues Project hosts concert series Wet Willie will headline Sept. 7 show fundraiser for After School Blues Camp for Tuscaloosa children

By Mary Hendon Debray The After School Blues The group has had several top game for concerts in order to Contributing Writer Camp provides children 10 hits since then, including build awareness and assist with a healthy opportunity “Keep on Smilin,” “Weekend” the children of the program. The Alabama Blues Project, to express themselves while and “Airport.” In 1990 the He said the organization’s “ [Wet Willie] screams Alabama music. We want to maintain a local feel a local nonprofit organization learning the importance of life band was inducted into the goal is to host concerts regu- and support our area’s talent. dedicated to educating the skills such as team work, dis- Georgia Music Hall of Fame, larly that will fund the non- public about Alabama blues cipline, self development and and in 2001 they became mem- profit while also bettering our — Brad Guin heritage, will be hosting the creativity, all while working bers of Alabama’s Music Hall state and local community’s first concert of a fundraising together with their peers and of Fame. music scene. series on Sept. 7 at the Bama learning to play the instru- Concert director Brad Guin, “We really hope to host con- Theatre. Headlining the bene- ment of their choice. who is also the Brad of Bad certs of higher caliber and tal- music, but we also teach the the most to seeing kids we fit is internationally renowned “The Alabama Blues Project Brad and the Sipsey Slims, ent, and Wet Willie is a great importance of professional- brought up get to be on stage blues band, Wet Willie, with is eager to have a new gen- said Wet Willie was chosen to start,” he said. ism,” Guin said. “We hope to with some of the greats,” Bad Brad and the Sipsey Slims eration interested in the blues perform because their music Guin has taught at the influence at-risk kids with a he said. “And playing in my as the opening act. and also give them an oppor- is heavily influenced by the Alabama Blues Project for form of musical mentoring.” hometown is always an added Paula Demonbreun, execu- tunity to share the music with blues. over 10 years and currently In addition to playing with bonus.” tive director of Alabama at-risk kids in the Tuscaloosa “They scream Alabama plays with three of his former former students, Guin has Tickets for the concert Blues Project, said the concert and Northport communities,” music,” Guin said. “We want students in Bad Brad and the performed with acts such are $25 and available on the series, Operation Get Down, Demonbreun said. to maintain a local feel and Sipsey Slims. as BB King, Gregg Allman Alabama Blues Project’s web- was designed to help provide The main performance support our area’s talent.” “We not only teach the stu- and Alabama’s own Clarence site. For more information, funding for their After School will be by Wet Willie, a band Guin said Alabama Blues dents about Alabama’s musi- Carter. call (205) 752-6263 or visit Blues Camp. formed in 1969 in Mobile, Ala. project is stepping up their cal heritage and the power of “I am looking forward alabamablues.org. Kentuck Art Center holds monthly Art Night Diverse line-up features three artists and groups who have used salvaged wood, pottery as media

By Lauren Carlton here,” she said. “You could say the Kentuck Clay Co-Op country, bluegrass and rocka- Contributing Writer I am a Northerner who dis- on Thursday will be Fred billy standards. covered the South with great Mitchell. Identifying himself In addition to the shows in Kentuck Art Center in joy. I love the art, the food, the “Art grows out of the earth here. You could say I am a Northerner as “the old guy in the over- the main galleries, Kentuck’s Northport is kicking off people.” who discovered the South with great joy. I love the art, the food, alls,” Mitchell will be at the studio artists will be in September with a diverse Art Ali is heavily influenced the people. Clay Place along with mem- attendance to guide visitors Night line-up designed to cel- by the writers, musicians and bers who will be hosting a through their works-in-prog- ebrate and showcase art creat- painters of the 1950s and 60s, — Ellie Ali gelato bowl fundraiser. Gelato ress. The Cob Oven Crew will ed through different mediums. along with ancient art. She will be provided by Mary’s also be on hand, preparing This month’s Art Night will estimates about 20 paintings Cakes and Pastries. free pizza in the Courtyard of be held Thursday, Sept. 6 from will be shown at Kentuck on The exhibit is not specifi- FOHC is a local group whose “I began to make pottery Wonders. 5 to 9 p.m. at Kentuck Art Thursday. cally designed to depict any mission is to protect and pre- around 2002 because I was Ryan Landis, a doctoral Center and will feature the The title of her exhibit, particular dream land. It will serve Alabama’s Hurricane drawn by the surprise factor music student at the University works of three featured artists “How do you get to Dreamland offer a collection with ideas Creek. All the pieces of art of opening the kiln and the of Alabama, attended an Art or groups and a musical per- from here?” was inspired by a inspired by dream-like quali- are made from wood salvaged pure fun of playing with mud,” Night at Kentuck last fall with formance. conversation she had in 2001 at ties. Ali’s artistic process is a from the April 27, 2011 tornado Mitchell said. “My pottery is his family. He appreciated New York-based artist, Ellie an art festival in Birmingham, journey. She said she usually wreckage at Watson’s Bend both functional and unique – the work and knowledge of Ali will open “How do you get Ala. Ali asked a colleague does not have something in Campground near the creek. no two pieces are alike.” the artists present and said to Dreamland from here?” in how to get to Dreamland Bar- mind when she starts to paint, FOHC is readying them- Local musician George it would be an event he would the Main Avenue Gallery. B-Que but couldn’t focus on but rather lets herself go into selves for The Creek Wood Art McLaurine will be the fea- likely attend again. Ali, a self-taught artist with their answer because she was her artistic zone. Contest and Exhibit to be held tured performer on Art Night. “I would encourage people more than 50 years of experi- struck by the beauty of the The Friends of Hurricane later in the month at Kentuck. His musical style is acoustic, to go and broaden their cul- ence, is excited to be back in question. Creek will present a group The winners of the contest yet diverse, with an empha- tural horizons,” Landis said. Northport collaborating with “It’s just the nicest title,” show in Clarke Gallery with will be announced Sept. 27 at sis on being family-friendly. “It’s especially important to Kentuck. Ali said. “I feel like everyone “It’s All Good - Hurricane Creekstravaganza. McLaurine’s repertoire fea- support local and contempo- “Art grows out of the earth has a dream land.” Creek Reclaimed Wood Art.” The featured potter of tures folk, pop, gospel, early rary artists.”

COLUMN Simple designs separate independent games, throw them into spotlight By Nate Proctor but an important and succinct “A Valley Without Wind,” for jack-of-all trades and into a reaction videos currently that one-more-level itch. Indie Staff Reporter design philosophy: simplicity. example, which attempted to product worth playing, or at flooding YouTube may well hits, such as “Minecraft,” In general, to earn their create an open-world, proce- least discussing. “Slender,” convince you. “Braid,” “Legend of Outlets such as “Steam” moniker as “indie” game durally generated platformer the recent product of Parsec Coming from the other end Grimrock” or “Super Meat and “Desura” on PCs and developers, these indepen- with in-depth RPG and city- Productions, steps into the of the spectrum, “AaAaAA!!! Boy” have an unquestion- their more limited siblings dent groups are made up building elements. If you familiar boundaries of first- – A Reckless Disregard for able depth to them. However, on Xbox Live and PlayStation of small and often inexpe- had trouble following along person gaming but contains Gravity” from Dejobaan it’s their commitment to a Network have allowed the rienced teams with mini- with that description, that’s itself to the objective of col- Games cares sharply tuned indie gaming scene to grow mal amounts of funding. Of exactly the problem with lecting pieces of paper in little for story- set of ideas and exponentially in the past few course, these developers are many indie products. This a dark forest and avoiding telling or atmo- mechanics that years, throwing them into aware they are physically game and others essentially “slender man.” Where its sphere, but It’s when products have a separate them the spotlight more than ever. and monetarily incapable cave in upon their own flurry mechanics are simplistic, focuses instead “simple idea or philosophy from the pack And since quality rarely falls of producing something in of underdeveloped and over- familiar and quickly learned, on one adren- which they make clear and allow them in line with quantity, there the vein of “Call of Duty” or thought mechanics, resulting the focus of the game is clear- aline-based and execute well that to punch above have been far more duds than “Mass Effect.” However, their in a confusing and unfulfill- ly in its atmospheric pres- mechanic and they graduate from being their weight. “Minecrafts” released into downfall comes in attempt- ing experience. ence. Its minimalistic sound a colorful aes- a poor man’s jack-of-all As the com- the world. What separates ing to replicate big-budget It’s when products have effects and music, paired thetic. As its trades and into a product munity grows these product’s tiers criti- ideas without regard for the a simple idea or philosophy with the overall darkness name hints worth playing, or at least and creativity cally and commercially are feasible scope of their proj- which they make clear and and visual impairment, as your objec- discussing. expands, indie not, however, related to the ects. Take the highly antici- execute well that they gradu- slender man nears toys with tive is simply games will con- skill or budget of developers, pated, but critically panned, ate from being a poor man’s your emotions and creates to fall. Falling tinue to find a chilling experience in this through certain and unlock new freeware game, is unparal- markers and avoiding obsta- and old concepts to the gam- Party will feature co-founder and UA professor there’s not a lot of education leled by most of its contem- cles through a cavalcade of ing tapestry and remind us Andrew Grace. The film is about where food comes from poraries in the horror game lights and shapes results that not every game needs to local ﬁ lm screening about the year-long experi- and one way we thought we genre. If you don’t believe in a tight and addicting be part of an epic trilogy or ment during which he and his could help affect change in me, the rash of “Slender” adrenaline rush generating a multi-million dollar budget. GARDEN PARTY FROM PAGE 1 wife Rashmi ate only food pro- that regard was to start the duced in Alabama. school garden,” Grace said. According to Turner, DCGP Grace’s experience in Grace hopes this fundraiser teaches children more than “Eating Alabama” made him will encourage restaurants to just the practical aspects of aware of the disparity between buy produce from local farm- gardening. Students learn perceptions about agriculture ers and start a conversation about nutrition and even job in Alabama and that will make skills such as marketing. They the reality of people more also get the satisfaction of Alabama farm- mindful about seeing the fruits of their labor ers’ struggles. We started to realize from where the in the most literal sense. “I think that “that there’s not a lot of food they buy There are several oppor- most people in education about where actually comes. tunities for University of Alabama have food comes from and one “When you Food · Spirits Sports · Music Alabama students to get a sense that way we thought we could have an event involved with DCGP by vol- we come from help affect change in that that’s focused unteering through their web- an agricultural regard was to start the on the produc- site. Volunteers can work to state, and we’re school garden. ers, the people maintain the garden during very closely that grow the regular garden hours or work connected to — Andrew Grace food, then hope- with children during educa- agriculture and fully when the tion days or at the farm stand, the land,” Grace people who helping with nutrition pro- said. “And the attend the event grams and cooking demon- reality that there are very eat this really wonderful food, strations. few farmers left and that the they’ll maybe think more Serving Food “We’re teaching them farmers that are left have a about where they’re buy- accounting and how to market really hard time making a living: from the market or local the produce they’ve grown, so ing rubs a little bit against our farmers,” Grace said. Tickets we encourage UA students to ideas about this place.” to the Garden Party are avail- mentor the kids during these The idea for DCGP grew able at www.druidcitygarden- programs,” Turner said. out of Andrew and Rashmi’s project.org. Student tickets Following the Garden Party local eating project as a way are $25, general admission on Sunday, there will be a to the make up for lack of is $35 in advance, $40 at the free screening at the Bama education about food and door. VIP tickets are $50 and Theatre of “Eating Alabama,” its origins. are reserved for ages 21 and until a documentary film by DCGP “We started to realize that up. 3a.m. NEWS Page 10 OPINION Editor | Marquavius Burnett CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS SPORTS Thursday, September 6, 2012 Saban, team not overlooking Kentucky Hilltoppers

By Zac Al-Khateeb “Everything we saw, good or Staff Reporter bad, we saw in practice,” Saban For us, we take it one said. “So Cody’s been practic- Despite Alabama’s dominant “game a time and look for- ing very, very well … He’s performance over the Michigan ward to the next game we punting better in practice, he’s Wolverines Saturday, head have in store. punting better in the game.” coach Nick Saban is stressing to his team not to buy into the —DeAndrew White Lester: leadership not just hype or look past the Western for older guys Kentucky Hilltoppers. Robert Lester has been tak- “There’s a tremendous bal- better, not to overlook anybody ing Saban’s message of con- ance between humility and and keep on pushing forward stantly improving to heart this confidence, and this game is … For us, we take it one game week. Lester said the defense, a struggle,” Saban said. “It’s a a time and look forward to the particularly the secondary, is struggle every day. It’s work next game we have in store.” avoiding overlooking a com- every day around here, to keep plicated Hilltopper offensive our guys on track, to have a Mandell continuing to scheme. little bit of humility and confi- improve “They’re a very intelligent dence.” Junior punter Cody Mandell, offense,” Lester said. “They Saban stressed that point like most of his team, is trying run a lot of shifts and motions, even in the past when his to avoid becoming complacent and you’ve got to be on your Ps teams played against oppo- and working to become better and Qs to be ready for it. They nents in neutral site games at his position. Mandell punted do a lot of things to get our and his team didn’t perform four times for an average of 47 guys out of position.” up to standards the next week. yards per punt. As part of the secondary’s The first time it happened, in Still, he had three punts over preparation for the Hilltoppers, 2008, Alabama struggled to a 50 yards, with the other being Lester said the defense was 20-6 win against Tulane after downed at the Michigan 2-yard practicing as hard as pos- demolishing Clemson 34-10. line. Mandell attributed his sible against the scout team The next year, Alabama beat growth as a punter to the work Wednesday. Still, Lester said CW | Austin Bigoney Virginia Tech 34-24 and fol- he put in over the summer. he hasn’t had trouble keeping DeAndrew White prepares to catch during a receiving drill Wednesday. lowed up with a 40-14 win over “Over the offseason, I really the younger guys in the sec- Florida International, giving worked on technique and my ondary from working hard. up 204 yards of offense and form,” Mandell said. “And “We take it upon ourselves committing seven penalties for just hitting all the little things for everybody to work hard,” 65 yards. Saban’s mes- right. I’m just working every Lester said. “There might be sage seems to have hit home day to get a little bit better, and something 10 of the other guys for his players, including soph- I worked with a lot of coaches might not see, and you might omore receiver DeAndrew over this summer to work on see it, and you’re a freshman, White, who scored a 51-yard my technique, and my tech- and we expect you to call it touchdown reception against nique has just shown in the out.” Michigan. game.” White said Saban has kept Saban noticed Mandell’s Injury Update his team focused on improv- growth and consistency in Everyone practiced ing and facing the Hilltoppers, the game as well. Saban said Wednesday, except freshman rather than coasting to a win. he was pleased not only with linebacker Reggie Ragland. “Coach has been on us Mandell’s in-game consistency, Saban listed Ragland as “the [in practice],” White said. but his consistency in practice most questionable player” for “Pushing us, pushing us to get also. Saturday’s game.

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COLUMN Experience at Cowboys Stadium second to none, changes view of Bryant-Denny

By Marc Torrence It’s hard to put into words the Assistant Sports Editor glistening screen that stretches from 20-yard line to 20-yard line. I had heard pretty much every- “The best way I’ve found to Yes, it’s big, but the picture is thing you could about Cowboys describe Cowboys Stadium crystal clear. Even sitting high Stadium before last weekend’s in the few days since I’ve up in the press box, there was no big game. Friends who had been there is a gigantic mistaking what was on the dis- been there, as well as numer- five-star hotel with a play. Most of the time, the play- ous sports pundits, all seemed football field in the middle ers on the screen appeared larg- to agree that the stadium was of it. er than the players on the field. “big,” “nice” and “fancy.” But it’s also the little things But nothing I heard or read that made my Cowboys Stadium could have ever prepared me for it. When the rest of The Crimson experience one to remember. experiencing it in person as I did White sports crew and I walked The main thing that jumped out on Friday and Saturday. up to the mammoth collection of to me was the numerous friend- My first in-person glimpse of steel and mortar, we knew this ly staff members located just Jerry World - the massive struc- was no ordinary stadium. about everywhere you looked. ture that Dallas Cowboys owner The best way I’ve found to They were always happy to Jerry Jones opened in May describe Cowboys Stadium in point me in the right direction 2009 - came around 9 a.m. on the few days since I’ve been and never did so with a sense of Friday morning, just five hours there is a gigantic, five-star hotel annoyance. removed from the nearly 10-hour with a football field in the middle It’s difficult to imagine your treck from Tuscaloosa to Dallas. of it. Everything from the carpet favorite team playing in such My eyes may have been heavy to the walls to the lighting is a venue week-in and week- that morning, but what I saw first-class and almost feels like out (the Cowboys, in fact, are shot them open immediately. the inside of a palace. There are my least favorite professional The stadium looks big from TVs everywhere and murals of sports team). And on Saturday, the highway but so do most. You old Cowboys’ triumphs line the when I step into Bryant-Denny CW | Caitlin Trotter don’t really get a feel for how big walls and elevators. Stadium, I’ll do something I Anchor Samantha Steele and analysts David Pollack and Desmond Howard discuss the game on the set of a stadium actually is until you And did I mention the video never thought would. I’ll think ESPN Gameday Saturday morning at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. get up close and personal with board? to myself, “Is this it?”

GOLF Men’s golf team to compete in Carpet Collegiate Classic

By David Marshburn to compete in the 24th annual on last year’s All-American ing collegiate golfer in the The Tide must show a top per- Georgia Tech, the host for this Contributing Writer Carpet Collegiate Classic Golf team. Its ace in the hole lies in nation. formance if it expects to emerge weekend’s tournament. Tournament at The Farm Golf Justin Thomas, the preseason “I think our preseason rank- victorious. Six out of the 15 The Tide rides into Georgia The University of Alabama Course this weekend. top ranked playing motivates us teams competing this weekend with high expectations, and Men’s golf team could only Five players will represent er. The sopho- to finish what enter the season ranked in the Seawell feels his team will watch as the Texas longhorns the Tide over three days of play, more enters his we started,” said top 25 of the Coaches’ Poll. deliver. Of all his players’ hoisted the NCAA men’s cham- with the winner announced second season “We came so close last year, Thomas. “We “You want to play the best,” strengths, he feels their best pionship trophy back in June. after Sunday’s final round. with three indi- but I think we took that as came so close said head coach Jay Seawell. attribute lies in team chemis- After suffering a disappointing Each team will play 18 holes vidual wins a learning experience and last year, but I “Playing fierce competition try. With a resilient, hungry loss and placing second in last per day for three days. The top under his belt, hope it will strengthen us think we took is how you get better, and it core of veteran golfers return- year’s finals, the Crimson Tide four of five lowest scores count one being last this season. that as a learn- makes you find out a lot about ing, Alabama expects to make is looking to take the title in towards the team’s total, and year’s Carpet ing experience yourself.” a strong run for the title. the upcoming season. the team with the lowest over- Collegiate —Justin Thomas and hope it will Among the opposition is “We just got to play Alabama enters its first tour- all score after 54 holes wins the Classic. Thomas strengthen us No. 2 Texas, which slightly our game,” said Thomas. nament of the season ranked tournament. also took home this season.” edged out Alabama to win the “Everyone has played on a big No. 1 nationally, and the play- Alabama lacks little in tal- the 2012 Jack Though this 2012 NCAA Championship. stage before. If we just go out ers aim at keeping that coveted ent and experience. Four of the Nicklaus Award as well as may count as Alabama’s first Other notable adversaries there and execute our game spot all year long. The team seven players return this sea- the Haskins Award, an honor tournament, it resembles noth- include the Tide’s bitter rival, plan, we should come out on will travel to Rocky Face, Ga. son, with three earning a spot bestowed to the most outstand- ing close to a tune-up match. No. 6 Auburn, as well as No. 7 top.”

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Center for Athletic Student Services Bill Battle Academic Center Paul W. Bryant Hall Page 12 | Thursday, September 6, 2012 NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Volleyball team hosts Hampton Inn Bama Bash By Mary Grace Showfety and Sierra Wilson. Rebekah Dye IF YOU GO Wilson, who finished the CW Staff weekend with 106 assists, 20 • When: 11:30 a.m. digs and five kills, does not want The Alabama volleyball team the team to become compla- returns to Foster Auditorium and 7 p.m. Friday and cent heading into the upcoming this weekend to host the ninth Saturday weekend. annual Hampton Inn Bama “[We’re working on] our men- Bash. • Where: Foster tal focus at the beginning of Entering into the tournament games and also just staying con- with a 6-1 record, the Crimson Auditorium sistent with our energy through- Tide wants to walk away with • Cost: Free with ACT out the entire game and being four more victories. able to just finish,” Wilson said. Head coach Ed Allen said the card “That will be something we’re team, made up of nine freshman going to be working on during and six returning players, has “We’re definitely becoming practice.” started to play as one unit. more aggressive in defense,” Starting Friday, Alabama will “I think we’ve progressed as McQuaid said. “Defense is just a look to defend its home court as a team,” Allen said. “The team completely different mindset in Lamar and Austin Peay start off is clearly starting to play better the game of volleyball. It’s just the round robin style tourna- around one another and that see ball, get ball. You’ve just got ment. will continue to grow with new to go for stuff and never hesitat- Alabama holds a 2-1 record matches.” ing and there’s always room for against Lamar, and in five meet- The Tide swept the competi- improvement.” ings since 1989, the Tide is unde- tion 3-0 in each match at the McQuaid earned the tourna- feated against Austin Peay. Elon Phoenix Classic last week- ment’s Most Valuable Player Moving into Saturday, the end and saw improvement in award after ending the weekend Tide hopes to continue its unde- reducing errors and increasing with a hitting percentage of .410, feated record against Alabama hitting percentage. 30 kills and five errors. State and East Tennessee “We did what we wanted to “It was because of my team, State. The team anticipates the do and didn’t drop a set and we it’s such a team sport,” McQuaid match-up, not having faced East UA Athletics came home with progress,” set- said of her MVP award. “It’s a Tennessee in 14 years. Kayla Fitterer spikes over LSU’s block. ter Andrea McQuaid said. team sport so we all contribut- Having studied film and Over the course of the week- ed in the wins and I don’t think scouting reports from all four “You have to know what to do As with every other match, home tournament and to prog- end there was a noticeable dif- there’s one person more than competitors, Alabama hopes to before it happens so something the Tide hopes to come out on ress as a team and feel better ference in the Tide’s defensive the other - everyone on the team control the court despite who is else can happen later down the top and walk away with a great- collectively and individually,” effort, and it hopes to see con- is important.” on the other side of the net. road. … It’s just manipulating er understanding of each other’s Allen said. “If those three things tinuous improvement this week- McQuaid attributed much of “I consider volleyball to be like your opponent and working tendencies. happen then we’ll consider it a end. her success to freshman setter a game of chess,” McQuaid said. together as a team.” “Our expectation is to win our success.” Soccer squad faces its toughest test yet against Maryland By Billy Whyte are going to be well-organized, than getting a good ACC team “We need to be solid defen- to keep its composure and swag- Staff Reporter IF YOU GO and they are going to be good here to give us exactly what it sively,” Bramble said. “We ger that has carried the team forward and hard to break looks and feels like,” Bramble haven’t had all the questions through the first five games. The University of Alabama • When: 7 p.m. down defensively. They are just said. answered yet from a defensive “From a psychological stand- women’s soccer team, off to its a very well-rounded team.” It will be an important game standpoint, so I’m looking for- point, we need to be just as best start in program history Thursday, Sept. 6 The game will serve as an for the Tide’s defense, which ward to seeing how solid we will confident and just as composed at 5-0, will look to finish with • Where: Alabama all-important final test for the has yet to be tested this year be against a team like Maryland. against a big name as we have a perfect non-conference slate Tide before conference play due to the team’s offense domi- Offensively we need to be in our previous five games,” against Maryland on Thursday. Soccer Complex begins next week. Bramble said nating possession in their relaxed and composed on the Bramble said. “Our team should Maryland will be the Crimson the game will be significant in first five games. Along with ball, keep possession and knock have a lot of confidence in them- Tide’s toughest opponent so far • Cost: Free to students terms of seeing how the Tide the questions surrounding it around, and build attacks like selves. Just because we have a this season; the Terrapins have with ACT Card stacks up against an SEC qual- the team’s defense, Bramble we have been able to in some of highly-ranked big name ACC only lost one non-conference ity opponent. is looking forward to seeing if our previous games.” opponent coming in here for game since 2008. “For us to feel like we are the team’s offense can keep up In order to be successful us, it doesn’t mean we need to “Their team has the total Bramble said. “They are ath- really prepared for conference their hot pace that carried them against Maryland, Bramble said change our demeanor and how package,” head coach Todd letic and good on the ball. They play, there is nothing better through the first few games. it will be important for the Tide we feel about ourselves.”

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