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By JOHN CAMERON News Writer host abroad Students hesitant to set foot outside Flex Point terri- tory can venture off campus open house without breaking the bank thanks to the Students for South Bend (SFSB) discount By NICOLE TOCZAUER program. News Writer The program, which has expanded to include over 60 Students who are interested local restaurants, museums in service or research abroad and other vendors, offers stu- but are overwhelmed by the dents with valid Notre Dame, application process can get Saint Mary’s or Holy Cross a head start at Wednesday’s IDs a variety of everyday dis- International Open House, counts and daily specials. where representatives from Emily LeStrange, the for- more than 20 University of- mer Off-Campus Concerns LAURA LAWS | Observer Graphic fices involved with study, ser- chair responsible for the vice and research abroad will program’s founding, said the said. “If you create a way for were eager to participate. South Bend Silverhawks.” showcase a variety of avail- program is meant to increase students to continually shop “Businesses from the be- Katy Zemlock, this year’s able programs. both student patronage at lo- downtown or to frequent the ginning have been interested Off-Campus Concerns chair, Holly Rivers, director of the cal businesses and campus small businesses they didn’t in participating, especially said SFSB is still seeking Kellogg Institute for Interna- engagement with the com- know existed before, I think small businesses in the South more local vendors. tional Studies, said the 450 munity at large. you create a positive rela- Bend city area,” she said. “We are working with Kite students registered for the “I’ve always thought the tionship with your commu- “We were able to grab the at- Realty, the Eddy Street Com- event will receive information program was a great way nity.” tention of a lot of places stu- mons developer, to discuss a on opportunities available in for students to break out of When the program began dents frequent, like Between blanket discount at the busi- Africa, Latin America, Asia, the comfort zone Eddy Street last year, LeStrange said a the Buns, Studebagels, Leg- Commons has,” LeStrange number of local businesses ends, Le Peep and even the see DISCOUNT/page 5 see ABROAD/page 5

Campus fire department Poverty rate increases in 2010

By MARIELLE HAMPE keeps students safe News Writer Poverty in the United States rose to 15.1 percent in 2010, with 46.2 million Americans reportedly below the poverty line, according to a report released by the Census Bu- reau Tuesday. While politicians debate a number of quick fixes to the apparent crisis, Notre Dame economics professor Jim Sul- livan said some of the hype may be in the way the statis- tics are calculated. “Poverty estimates are based on cash income like earnings and welfare pay- ments. The poverty estimates exclude government pro- grams such as food stamps, housing subsidies and the Earned Income Tax Credit, a 50 billion dollar program LAURA LAWS | Observer Graphic that is much larger than wel- fare,” he said. the economic distribution,” “By ignoring the effects ASHLEY DACY/The Observer The Census Bureau deter- he said. “It allows us to an- of government funded pro- Captain Robert “RD” Brown attends to daily activities at the mines poverty by comparing swer the question, ‘Have we grams, the official poverty Notre Dame Firehouse. a household’s total income made progress over time?’” estimates suggest that the to a threshold level that var- The Census Bureau report, government is losing the war maintains constant vigilance ies by family size and age “Income, Poverty, and Health on poverty, but this is not the By EMMA RUSS through the Notre Dame Fire composition. If a household’s Insurance Coverage: 2010,” case,” Sullivan said. News Writer Department (NDFD). total income falls below the stated that the number of While Sullivan acknowl- NDFD handles all of the Uni- threshold, every member in Americans below the poverty edges the worsening of many In 1879, a devastating fire versity’s fire safety-related the family is considered to be line increased from 43.6 mil- Americans’ financials, his destroyed Notre Dame’s Main needs, and its responsibilities in poverty. lion during 2009. research shows that long- Building, alerting the adminis- are broader than most munici- “Official poverty estimates Sullivan said the selected term progress has been made tration to the need for greater pal fire departments, Interim are the single most important indicators can obscure the against poverty. He suggests fire safety measures. More than indicator for the well being positive impact of some gov- a century later, the University see FIRE/page 5 of the people at the bottom of ernment programs. see POVERTY/page 5

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By JOHN CAMERON migration debate could also News Writer relate to the issue of inclusion at the University. Continuing with the Coun- “This upcoming October cil of Representatives’ recent there’s an historic opportunity focus on inclusivity at Notre for Notre Dame with Cardinal Dame, student body president Mahony, the former Archbish- Pat McCormick offered mem- op of Los Angeles,” McCormick bers a preview of upcoming said. “He’s interested in com- events and projects relating to ing to Notre Dame to discuss social concerns. the issue of human dignity at Following Monday’s talk by the center of immigration re- Sr. Helen Prejean on the immo- form.” rality of the death penalty, Mc- McCormick said Notre Cormick said a pending execu- Dame’s history as an edu- tion presented the opportunity cational institution for the for interested students to get children of Irish immigrants more involved with the issue. makes it an ideal place for “There’s someone who has such debate. TOM LA/The Observer been sentenced to death right “Notre Dame is the perfect Student body president Pat McCormick, center, leads a discussion about Notre Dame’s involvement now, and it could be carried place to start this conversa- with social concerns at the Council of Representatives meeting Tuesday. out in a few weeks,” he said. tion since it was a place Irish “So for those interested in immigrants could come to be- McCormick emphasized the move] toward the dignity at a student union on human dig- some advocacy, there may be come part of the U.S. society,” need for campus debate to fo- the center of the issue for those nity I think there’s a chance to some going on at Notre Dame.” he said. “For Mexican immi- cus on the ethical rather the involved not only immigrants do some really cool work.” McCormick said a tentative grants, but really just immi- political aspect of the issue. but also law enforcement,” he upcoming campus visit by a grants in general, it’s about “We’re doing our best to said. “This could be a contro- Contact John Cameron at high-profile name in the im- expanding inclusion.” steer clear of politics, [and versial issue, but if we focus as [email protected]

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By KRISTEN RICE to make the space more welcom- make efforts to increase student News Writer ing. awareness and use of the center. Amanda Lester, public rela- We should “make it more [ac- Saint Mary’s Student Govern- tions commissioner, said the tively used] and engaging,” she ment Association (SGA) focused current environment in the Stu- said. on choosing initiatives for the dent Center is not optimized for SGA also discussed the loca- year at its second meeting Tues- student use. tion of the Saint Mary’s Grotto. day. “We should make the Stu- The Grotto is currently located Members primarily discussed dent Center more behind the Con- revamping the Student Center student-friendly,” gregation of the and Dalloway’s Coffeehouse, she said. “We “The first step Sisters of the Holy particularly changing furniture need to make it so of course would Cross building. that it’s true to its be providing Chief of staff name.” information to Emily Skirtich Karen Johnson, students to see if said the location vice president for they are interested is inconvenient student affairs, and possibly dan- said replacing the in making this gerous. furniture would new Grotto.” “It’s very dan- go a long way in gerous to go back making the space Emily Skirtich there due to the more suitable for chief of staff river changing students to study SGA paths, and some and socialize. of the Grotto has “Adding new been eroded,” furniture to the student lounge Skirtich said. would be beneficial and more Skirtich said gauging student comfortable for students,” she interest in moving the Grotto to said. a more central location would be Members said the Women’s important in deciding whether to Resource Center in the Student go forward with it. Center was one area that was in “The first step of course would particular need of renovation. be providing information to stu- They said the space could be bet- dents to see if they are interested ter publicized to students and in making this new Grotto,” she would also benefit from redeco- said. rating. Student Services commission- Contact Kristen Rice at er Laura Glaub said SGA should krice01saintmarys.edu

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ticipate if they were more in- “The feedback we did get “The most common are cook- Discount formed about the businesses from students was always Fire ing issues caused by students involved. very appreciative,” she said. using excessive amounts of continued from page 1 “I feel some students still “Sometimes we heard that continued from page 1 cooking oil and not closely mon- don’t know about the pro- the discount wasn’t applied itoring their cooking, which nesses there, and will contin- gram and the benefit it as a student thought it should Fire Chief Timothy Hoeppner can lead to an overheating ue to reach out to businesses brings to them as shoppers. be, and we were prompt in said. situation,” he said. “This type if students express interest I’d love to see some more contacting the business and “These duties include build- of fire can be easily prevented in certain establishments,” on-campus events [publiciz- getting confirmation that ing inspections, maintenance, by simply paying careful atten- she said. ing the program],” she said. they were still in the pro- testing of all fire protection sys- tion to any cooking activity and Zemlock said most busi- “Working more with our gram. Fine-tuning is another tems and public education,” he making sure that cooking sur- nesses were made aware of SFSB liaisons at Saint Mary’s key part of the development said. “At the beginning of each faces are clean before use.” the program at its inception, and Holy Cross College is a of the program we’d like to school year we hold classes to Fire drills, medical transport so business participation is huge part of the growth and see this year.” instruct rectors and hall staff and cooking fire extinguish- likely to remain at its cur- expansion of the program Zemlock’s own experience in the proper use of extinguish- ment are all a far cry from the rent level. we’d like to see.” with an off-campus business ers. We also perform fire drills services provided by the Uni- Student participation, Zemlock hopes the distri- owner affirms her belief that in all residence halls and some versity’s first fire prevention however, is lacking. Zemlock bution of a mobile app will the program can do more classroom buildings.” organization, established in attributes this to limited stu- help keep students mindful than just save students a few Hoeppner stressed preven- 1846. The company was staffed dent aware- of where dollars. tion as a crucial aspect of fire by a group of volunteer Holy ness rather they could “My friends and I dined a safety. Notre Dame firefighters Cross brothers. than a lack be using Girasol’s, a small Salvadoran are committed not only to fight- “Their main duties were of popular “I feel some students still the pro- restaurant, one day for lunch ing fires as they arise, but also listed in 1846 as ‘to procure businesses don’t know about the gram’s dis- and had a lovely conversation to preventing dangerous situa- buckets, axes and other tools involved program and the benefit counts. with the husband and wife tions from ever occurring, he during a fire,’” Hoeppner said. in the pro- it brings to them as “One way who own the restaurant,” said. “Their ‘fire engine’ was a piece gram. shoppers. I’d love to see we hope she said. “It’s conversations “NDFD is responsible for of pumping equipment that was “In speak- more on-campus events to [raise like these that truly foster minimizing the possibility of located in a shed adjacent to ing with my [publicizing the program].” awareness] community engagement.” fires by promoting fire safety the campus dog kennel.” friends and is through LeStrange sees the pro- wherever possible,” he said. While the aforementioned people in the devel- gram as a tool for popping “To do so, we perform annual Main Building disaster result- my classes, Emily LeStrange opment of the infamous campus “bub- fire code and [Occupational ed in increased attention to fire a w a r e n e s s former off-campus concerns chair an app, ble.” Safety and Health Administra- safety, the department did not of the pro- which is “SFSB creates a conversa- tion} safety inspections, design come into its current form until gram ap- currently tion with local residents that reviews for building and re- decades later. pears to be in the SAO isn’t always there,” she said. modeling projects and advise “In 1896, a central firehouse very low,” she said. “In my approval process,” Zemlock “We hope it’s an entry way campus user groups on fire was built with two bays to hold experience though, when said. “[The app] alerts the for students to break outside code compliance and general the hose carts and a tower was students are aware of the user where SFSB discounts of the Notre Dame bubble safety issues.” later added to hang [a] wet program, they do use it fre- can be found [by] location.” and get involved with the Despite the fire department’s hose,” he said. “By 1900, the quently.” For those students who are community we live in.” best efforts, fires and other Notre Dame Scholastic noted LeStrange said students aware of the program, the emergencies do occur on the that the University had the ‘best at all three eligible colleges majority of feedback is posi- Contact John Cameron at Notre Dame campus. The com- fire protection in America,’ and would be more likely to par- tive, LeStrange said. [email protected] bined weekly average of fires, ‘could deliver over 2,000 gal- emergency medical calls and lons of water per minute within rescue reports at Notre Dame is five minutes of the alarm.’” three-and-a-half calls per day, Further expansion occurred “You can’t write one appli- too,” Hough said. “I had to Hoeppner said. after the St. Edward’s Hall fire Abroad cation and expect that to get get really creative to get the “Medical emergencies con- in 1980, as the first profession- you into any program,” Riv- students to break out of their stitute the majority of NDFD’s al firefighters were hired. continued from page 1 ers said. “You need to talk shells and start participat- responses, with over half of the “This marked the begin- to each program, find out ing.” department’s calls dealing with ning of the modern NDFD,” Europe and the Middle East. their missions and work with The International Open the ill and injured in our cover- Hoeppner said. “We continue “There are many, many that.” House originally began as a age area,” he said. to work closely to promote the international opportunities Students who participated re-entry point for students Fire-related issues constitute safety of our students, faculty offered to students,” Rivers in the programs gain confi- returning from study abroad the remainder of emergency and staff.” said. “This is the one night in dence and a sense of inde- like Hough, Rivers said. The reports, which constitute about the year where they all come pendence, Rivers said. Man- first few workshops focused one third of all calls, Hoeppner Contact Emma Russ at together.” aging education, research on returning students’ plans said. [email protected] Lance Askildson, assistant and work in a different cul- to continue work in the coun- provost for internationaliza- ture helps students to grow tries they visited. tion, will kick off the eve- as individuals and to gain a Since then, the Open House ning with opening remarks. better understanding of the has grown into a showcase come, which adjusts for infla- Two seniors will then share place of the United States on of international study pro- Poverty tion and the Earned Income experiences from their time the global stage, she said. grams available to students Tax Credit, the poverty rates abroad and discuss their im- Senior Lily Hough taught still considering their op- continued from page 1 have gone down.” pact on a Notre Dame educa- English in Manta off the tions. Whether the rate has mar- tion. coast of Ecuador the summer “Students can do almost analyzing a household’s con- ginally increased or de- “One of the things we want after her sophomore year. anything they want to do,” sumption relative to income creased, Sullivan also ac- to convey is that you’re not Hough traveled through an Rivers said. “That wasn’t for a more accurate view of knowledges the continuing just a passive participant in internship with the Kellogg the case when I began nine the situation. impact of poverty. He said your education,” Rivers said. Institute and was connected years ago.” “Consider if a person has a large-scale economic im- “It’s easy to be overwhelmed, with a teaching program Hough said her experience job, but the person is worried provement is the most cer- but I think students should called WorldTeach. abroad, even with its chal- about losing the job in this tain way to improve the living take the opportunity to build “I had never taught be- lenges, had a positive impact time of economic struggle. standards of the poor. their own program.” fore, so WorldTeach provided on her. The person might decide to “The best way to fight pov- Rivers said students still me teacher training for two “Especially when you’re save more money, and so con- erty is to promote economic considering different pro- weeks in the capital, Quito, engaged in work directed at sumption goes down,” he said. growth,” Sullivan said. grams should talk to other before sending me out into someone else’s benefit, you “The income remains the One proposal for improving students about their experi- the field,” she said. “I had to learn a great lesson in ser- same, but without considering the situation is an increase in ences before narrowing their create my own curriculum vice,” she said. “It’s about consumption, we cannot accu- the minimum wage. options. for the summer and design how working and engaging rately depict the person’s true However, Sullivan said he “The best advice, the hard- all of my own lesson plans.” with that community chang- economic circumstances.” doubts the effectiveness of est to follow, is [to] talk to Hough’s work in the class- es something in you that The Bureau of Labor Sta- such a solution. others,” she said. “Then you room was extremely chal- makes you a better human tistics conducts consumption “Increasing the minimum can compare goals for your lenging, and she said being being.” surveys quarterly. Households wage would be a very blunt in- education, find how to reach so far from home took a toll. The International Open are asked questions about strument for fighting poverty. them and pursue what makes Still, Hough does not regret House will take place in the expenses such as groceries, For example, some teenagers the most sense.” her experience abroad. Hesburgh Center for Inter- clothes, mortgages and car who work at minimum wage Students should research “The language barrier was national Studies Wednesday payments. have parents not at the pov- opportunities during fresh- really tough, and without my from 4 to 7 p.m. “Poverty rates based on con- erty level,” he said. “It would man and sophomore year to family and friends, it was the sumption would provide bet- be more effective to increase find a niche for themselves, hardest thing I’ve ever done Contact Nicole Toczauer at ter estimates of the effective- programs such as the Earned she said. in my life, but it was the best [email protected] ness of government programs, Income Tax Credit because such as food stamps and Med- you would put money in the icaid, and would show that hands that need it most.” these programs are working,” Given the economic climate, Sullivan said. Sullivan said there may not be While the poverty levels on an easy fix for the issue. record have increased, Sul- “Unemployment has actu- livan said a more holistic ap- ally come down a little, which proach to analyzing the statis- suggests that poverty may tics would indicate a decline fall in the future, but not by in the official poverty rate. much,” he said. “Unfortu- “Yes, the official poverty nately, in the short-term, high rate in 2009 is higher than it poverty rates may be here to was in 1980,” he said. “But if stay.” you compare the poverty rates from 1980 to 2009 using con- Contact Marielle Hampe at sumption and after-tax in- [email protected] page 6 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Airports change child Students save life of motorcyclist security procedures Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — The university math students heard the crash, saw the Associated Press airport screening system on a smoke and knew they had small number of travelers who to act quickly. A motorcy- WASHINGTON — Children volunteer personal informa- clist had just collided with a 12 years old and younger soon tion that intelligence officials car and was pinned beneath will no longer be required to re- will vet. If cleared, these trav- the flaming, twisted metal move their shoes at airport se- elers could go through security wreckage. curity checkpoints, Homeland faster, in some cases, because Disregarding their own Security Sec- they won’t be safety, they rushed to the retary Janet asked to take street and lined up with more Napolitano “There will always be some their shoes than half dozen others on one told Congress unpredictability built into off. side of the car. Within mo- on Tuesday. the system, and there will Removing ments, they managed to lift The policy always be random checks shoes during the roughly 4,000-pound car also includes even for groups that we checkpoint just high enough for one res- other ways to are looking at differently, screening has cuer to pull Brandon Wright AP screen young such as children.” been a com- to safety. A group of people lift a burning BMW to free motorcyclist Brandon children with- mon com- “The danger? I didn’t think Wright from under the vehicle in Logan, Utah, on Monday. out resorting Janet Napolitano plaint among about it for a minute,” said to a pat-down airline trav- James Odei, 35, a doctoral on video and has gone viral hospital bed. “They saved my that involves secretary elers since candidate from Ghana who on the Internet. The man they life.” touching pri- Homeland Security security was is studying statistics. “All I saved — the 21-year-old Utah Had none of the rescuers vate areas on increased af- wanted to do was grab that State University student — is acted, “you can only specu- the body. ter an al-Qai- car and raise it.” grateful. late what the outcome would Napolitano said during a da operative tried to set off a For their actions, the rescu- “I’m just very thankful for have been,” Assistant Logan Senate hearing on the ter- bomb built into his shoe on an ers are being called “heroes” everyone that helped me out,” Police Chief Jeff Curtis said. ror threat to the U.S. that the American Airlines flight in De- and “angels” — their few min- Wright told The Associated “Every one of those people put changes would be rolled out cember 2001. utes of heroics was captured Press by telephone from his their lives in danger.” in the coming months. But the Transportation Security Administration later said the changes would be rolled out in weeks rather than months. Napolitano said there may be some exceptions to keep air- port security unpredictable. Terrorists have plotted to use children as suicide bombers, and some children still may be required to remove their shoes to keep security random. “There will always be some unpredictability built into the system, and there will always be random checks even for groups that we are looking at differently, such as children,” she said. Many travelers have com- plained that the TSA does not use common sense when it screens all air travelers the same way, including young children and the elderly. Criti- cism escalated last year when the government began using a pat-down more invasive than what had been used in the past, one that involves screen- ers feeling a traveler’s genital and breast areas. Earlier this year, TSA in- troduced a modified pat-down for children 12 and under and later announced it would look at ways to screen children through other methods to re- duce the number of pat-downs provided to them. TSA Admin- istrator John Pistole had called for a more aggressive pat- down for air travelers when he took over the agency last year because he thought it gave screeners the best chance at stopping a suicide bomber like the one who nearly brought down an airliner over Detroit in 2009 with a bomb tucked in his pants. To reduce the number of pat-downs given to children, screeners will soon be told to send children through metal detectors or the walk-through imaging machines multiple times to capture a clear pic- ture and use more explosive trace detection tools such as hand swabs, according to the TSA. “TSA anticipates these changes, which will begin rolling out in select airports this week, will continue to strengthen and streamline the security screening process for travelers,” said agency spokes- man, Greg Soule. The government is expected to soon begin testing a new Wednesday, September 14, 2011 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 7 Perry’s HPV policy catches flack New evidence cites more Associated Press BP oil spill mistakes AUSTIN, Texas — Four years ago, Gov. Rick Perry put aside his social conservative bona fi- Associated Press shallower gas before the explo- des and signed an order requir- sion and should have sought a ing Texas girls to be vaccinated A BP scientist identified a new cement and well design. BP agai nst HPV. previously unreported deposit has denied the allegations. The human papillomavirus of flammable gas that could Skripnikova’s job involved an- is a sexually spread virus that have played a role in the Gulf of alyzing data from BP’s Macondo can cause cervical cancer, and Mexico oil spill, but the oil gi- well to determine the depth and he says his aim was protecting ant failed to divulge the finding characteristics of oil and gas de- against that cancer. But it didn’t to government investigators for posits, which in turn is used in a take long for angry conserva- as long as a year, according to process called temporary aban- tives in the Legislature to over- interviews and documents ob- donment, when wells are sealed ride a measure they thought tained by The Associated Press. so they can be used for produc- tacitly approved premarital sex, While engineering experts tion later. and for critics to accuse Perry of AP differ on the extent to which Based on the initial informa- cronyism. Presidential candidate Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the the two-foot-wide swath of gas- tion, regulators approved BP’s Now Perry’s taking heat on Republican presidential debate in Tampa, Fla. Monday night. bearing sands helped cause the well sealing plan, which called the issue anew as he runs for disaster, the finding raises the for placing the top of the ce- the presidential nomination of a drug company had donated to eventually overturned. specter of further legal and fi- ment at roughly 17,300 feet be- GOP heavily influenced by con- Perry’s campaigns. By early 2007, Toomey and nancial troubles for BP. It also low the surface of the water. servatives who are sour on the Renewing the attack Tuesday, Dianne White Delisi were could raise the stakes in the The cement was pumped April government dictating health Bachmann said on NBC’s “To- working to overcome opposi- multibillion-dollar court battle 19, the day before the explo- care requirements. Illustrat- day” show that “it’s very clear tion among lawmakers to a bill between the companies in- sion. But Skripnikova said that ing the delicate politics at play, that crony capitalism could to require the vaccination. But volved. after she flew back from the rig he’s both defending himself and likely have been the cause” of conservatives said they feared A key federal report into what she and others re-examined calling his action a mistake. Perry’s executive order. the requirement would infringe caused the worst offshore oil the analysis, and on the day of “If I had it to do over again, I The exchanges mirror the on personal liberties and sig- spill in U.S. history is set to be the explosion she identified the would have done it differently,” criticism Perry took in 2007. nal approval of premarital sex. released as early as Wednesday. shallower gas zone. That would Perry said Monday night as he It all began when Merck, Rather than wait for the Leg- “This is a critical factor, have meant the cement should debated his rivals, insisting that which won approval for the islature to act, Perry signed where the hydrocarbons are have been placed at just under he would have worked with the first HPV vaccine a year earlier, an executive order on Feb. 2, found,” said Rice University 17,000 feet below the surface of Legislature instead of unilater- was spending millions lobbying 2007, requiring the vaccination engineering professor Satish the water. ally acting. But he did not back state legislators to require girls — with an opt-out provision. It Nagarajaiah. “I think further She said she did not relay that down from his stance that girls to be vaccinated with the new surprised even his allies who studies are needed to determine information to drilling engi- should be vaccinated against product, Gardasil. The com- acknowledged that it was out where this exactly was and neers on the Deepwater Horizon the virus, which is generally pany also was donating mon- of step with his limited-govern- what response was initiated by and warn them to hold off pro- spread by sexual contact. He ey to a national organization ment stance. BP if they knew this fact.” ceeding with the abandonment. argued that it wasn’t a mandate called Women in Government, Perry explained his action At issue: BP petrophysicist She suggested in her deposition and noted that he included the which in Texas was led by state by pointing to his long-docu- Galina Skripnikova in a closed- that she thought the information right for parents to opt out of Rep. Dianne White Delisi, who mented passion about fighting door deposition two months ago would be passed up the chain. the vaccinations. chaired the House public health cancer. He had signed a host of told attorneys involved in the BP was already $60 million over “This was about trying to stop committee. She was also the legislation to that end, includ- oil spill litigation that there ap- budget and stopping operations a cancer,” he said. “I am always mother-in-law of Perry’s chief of ing a constitutional amendment peared to be a zone of gas more at that point and coming up with going to err on the side of life.” staff at the time, Deirdre Delisi in Texas that created a cancer than 300 feet above where BP a new cement design would have Not that the explanation sat- — the same woman who now is research institute funded with told its contractors and regu- meant millions of extra dollars isfied his GOP opponents. one of Perry’s top presidential $3 billion from bond sales. lators with the then-Minerals in costs. Former Pennsylvania Sen. campaign aides. “We have a vaccine that’s Management Service the shal- Later in the deposition, Rick Santorum told Perry, “This Schedule and campaign fi- going to save young women’s lowest zone was located. Skripnikova backtracked and is big government run amok. It nance reports show that on one lives,” Perry said in 2007. “This The depth of the oil and gas said the new analysis was not is bad policy, and it should not day — Oct. 16, 2006 — Deirdre is wise public policy.” is a critical parameter in drill- discussed among her team until have been done.” Delisi held a staff meeting to The governor quickly found ing because it determines how the day after the explosion. And Minnesota Rep. Michele discuss the vaccine and Merck’s that Texas parents didn’t like much cement a company needs “Do you believe that BP com- Bachmann, looking to siphon political action committee gave the idea of the government to pump to adequately seal a plied with MMS regulations with support from Perry’s base of Perry $5,000. The drug maker telling preadolescents to be well. Federal regulations re- its selection of where the top of evangelical and tea party sup- had previously given $6,000 in vaccinated against a sexually quire the top of the cement to cement should go in the cement porters, said: “To have innocent donations. Perry’s office called transmitted disease. Within be 500 feet above the shallow- job that was done on April 19,” little 12-year-old girls be forced the timing of the donation a co- three weeks, the House pub- est zone holding hydrocarbons, an attorney asked Skripnikova. to have a government injection incidence. lic health committee approved meaning BP’s cement job was “I don’t know,” she responded. through an executive order is A review of campaign finance a bill negating the order but potentially well below where it Before her deposition, none of just flat out wrong.” She also reports shows that Merck’s po- Perry persisted in defending his should have been. Skripnikova’s findings appear noted that that the company litical action committee con- initiative. By May 8, when it was Cement contractor Halli- to have been passed on to fed- that makes the vaccine, Merck tinued to contribute, a total of clear the Legislature was going burton recently filed a law- eral regulators or the numerous & Co., employed Mike Toomey, $17,500 to Perry’s campaign to pass the bill stopping his or- suit against BP asserting that government investigations since Perry’s former chief of staff, as fund between 2008 and 2010 der, Perry said he would stop Skripnikova’s statements prove the disaster. Skripnikova was a lobbyist in Texas, and that the even though Perry’s order was fighting. the oil giant knew about the never questioned at public hear- ings before the presidentially- appointed oil spill commission. Nor was she questioned before the joint investigative panel of the U.S. Coast Guard and the agency that regulates offshore drilling, which is readying its fi- nal report. Her name and the in- formation she has is not in BP’s internal investigation report re- leased last September. BP spokesman Scott Dean in- sisted in a statement Tuesday to AP that when assessing top-of- cement requirements before the accident, BP did not identify the zone in question as bearing oil or gas. Dean said “BP has pro- vided material concerning this zone to the parties in the multi- district litigation and to govern- ment investigators.” BP provided a letter late Tues- day it said it sent the oil spill commission on Oct. 30, 2010, six months after the explosion. The letter said BP would be sending the commission draft reports the company prepared and more detailed studies to help inform its efforts to stop the flow of oil to the sea. The letter does not detail what the reports said, what data was provided, or whether the data was the same as what Skripnikova discussed in her deposition. page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Inside Column Notre Dame’s sexual assault policy A Sharpe changed for the better player in This article is part one of a two-part RES). Amendment of the Code for com- look into the University of Notre Dame’s Preponderance of the Evidence Stan- plainants not to be present in the same Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault dard: This is the standard used in the room as the accused during disciplin- Policy. Part two will discuss the rela- majority of civil cases. By this standard ary hearings: This change will hope- the Hall tionship between sexual misconduct, the criteria are met if the alleged ac- fully be a relief for certain victims who sexual assault and alcohol and the Uni- tion is more likely to be true than to not may have doubts about coming forward The NFL season is upon us and that versity’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. be true. One concern about using this because of fear that they will have to means NFL Sunday pregame shows are standard for judgment is that persons be confronted by the alleged perpe- also upon us. While I have never been For citation purposes, OCR will refer falsely accused of sexual misconduct trator. This change, no contact orders an avid viewer of any of the pregame to the June 30, 2011, letter from Debbie or assault could more easily be found and arrangements for dorm transfer shows, one will definitely catch my Osgood, Director of the Chicago Office responsible. However, “both the com- and schedule change, can all help the attention this sea- of the U.S. Department of Education Of- plainant and the accused in sexual ha- victim pursue both criminal complaint son — that one is fice for Civil Rights, rassment cases have the opportunity to and University disciplinary process The NFL Today on Walker Carey to Father Jenkins, Alex Coccia present witnesses and other evidence, without much fear of intimidation by CBS. The reason and RES will refer and both receive equivalent notice of the alleged perpetrator. The right to why I will follow Sports Writer to the Resolution Shard of Glass the process, access to peer support, in- face the witnesses against oneself does that program is agreed upon and formation about procedures and writ- not apply in civil court. So any criminal because of analyst Shannon Sharpe. signed by Father Doyle. ten notice of the outcome.” The prepon- proceedings pursued by the complain- Shannon Sharpe was inducted into When the U.S. Department of Edu- derance of evidence standard does not ant will have the face-to-face confron- the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. cation Office for Civil Rights (OCR) mean that the alleged perpetrator is tation requirement. But on campus, the 6 — a very deserving inductee who completed its Title IX investigation “to guilty unless proven innocent. It does, complainant should feel safe to discuss became one of the greatest tight ends examine the University’s policies and however, lessen the requirements from with disciplinary personnel the details of all-time during his career with the procedures relating to student-on-stu- the “clear and convincing standard” of the alleged assault or misconduct. Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. dent (peer) sexual harassment and the because the “clear and convincing stan- This policy change should also help To tell you the truth, I was not the big- University’s implementation of those dard” does not appropriately address the University to conduct more detailed gest fan of Sharpe during his playing policies and procedures,” media sourc- the Title IX prohibition on “discrimina- and fuller investigations into claims career. I obviously acknowledged his es from ESPN to Fox News covered the tion on the basis of sex in any educa- that before would have been “hindered undeniable talent, but his trash talk- story. While most of the focus of the tion program” (OCR). The OCR Report by the complainant’s wishes for ano- ing, showboating and what I perceived media coverage was on the unstated further states, “sexual harassment of a nymity and/or inaction.” as a very arrogant personality always link between the OCR investigation student creates a hostile environment Case reviews done within 30 days of put me off. I often put Shannon Sharpe and certain cases from the previous if the conduct is sufficiently serious receipt of request for review: This pol- into the same category that I place Ter- year, little attention was given to the that it denies or limits a student’s abil- icy ensures that unless there are ex- rell Owens and Chad Ochocinco — that importance of the changes that Notre ity to participate in or benefit from the traordinary circumstances, the review category being very talented, but just Dame agreed upon with the OCR. The recipient’s program.” The preponder- of disciplinary procedures is not going as egotistical. My thoughts on Sharpe changes to the University’s practices ance of evidence standard makes the to be drawn out. If this procedure is forever changed when he stepped to the and policies include: process easier for the alleged victim in drawn out, the victim can become dis- podium on that Saturday night and de- (1) “Allegations of sexual harassment a process where previously “clear and heartened, dismayed and may lose the livered the most heartfelt and inspiring are evaluated using a ‘preponderance convincing” might have been too dif- conviction to continue aiding the re- Hall of Fame speech in recent memory. of the evidence’ standard;” ficult to prove when some cases have view. An expedited review also allows Throughout his speech, Sharpe (2) “Complainant’s option to pursue a limited evidence or no witnesses. victims the closure while a prolonged showed that he was much more than criminal complaint with the appropri- Under the new OCR guidelines, the review may take a psychological toll on just a Hall of Fame football player. I ate law enforcement agency, to pursue University will investigate allegations the academic and social lives of both never thought humility would be a word the University’s disciplinary process or of sexual misconduct or assault even the alleged victim and the accused. I would use to describe the legendary to pursue both processes simultane- if the complainant does not wish the Another goal of the University is to tight end, but now that is the only word ously will be stated more prominently;” University to pursue the disciplinary better publicize the University’s Sexual that comes to mind. Sharpe’s humility (3) “Complainants are advised that process. Associate Vice President for Misconduct and Sexual Assault Policy, was never more evident than when he the University will investigate allega- Student Affairs Ann Firth explained the avenues that victims can take in fil- talked about his older brother Sterling. tions of sexual harassment, and take that the reasoning behind this change ing complaints and the steps the Uni- Sterling Sharpe was a standout receiver appropriate action, even if the com- comes from OCR’s understanding of re- versity will take in conducting investi- for the Green Bay Packers from 1988- plainant does not wish to pursue the search suggesting that sexual assaults gations. All residence halls should be 1994, but unfortunately had his career disciplinary process, but that any re- on campuses are acts committed by a informing their students about the pol- cut short due to a serious neck injury. sponse by the University may be hin- small number of people, meaning that icy and procedures. The changes that When acknowledging his “hero,” dered by the complainant’s wishes for many cases of sexual assault are com- have been made to the University’s pol- Sharpe stated, “I’m the only player, of anonymity and/or inaction;” mitted by serial perpetrators. There- icy are voluntarily agreed upon by the 267 men that [have] walked through (4) “‘No contact’ orders are issued fore, the obligation to pursue a claim University and well advised by the Of- this building to my left, that can hon- in writing to all parties to an alleged should not rest solely with the com- fice of Civil Rights, and they will make estly say this: I’m the only pro football sexual assault promptly after the Uni- plainant. The University has the obli- Notre Dame’s policy one of the top in player that’s in the Hall of Fame, and versity receives notice of a complaint;” gation to pursue any claim made to a the country when it comes to post-as- I’m the second best player in my own (5) “Both the complainant and the ac- non-confidential source. Confidential sault and post-misconduct action and family.” cused in sexual harassment cases have sources include counseling services, investigation. An April 4, 2011, article Shannon’s love for his brother was the opportunity to present witnesses health services, the SOS Rape Crisis in The Chronicle of Higher Education never as clear as when he said of him, and other evidence, and both receive Center of St. Joseph’s County, campus cites that “Data from the National In- “I never once lived in your shadow. I equivalent notice of the process, access ministers and rectors. Campus min- stitute of Justice show that about one embraced it.” to peer support, information about pro- isters and rectors must, however, dis- in five women are victims of sexual as- Sharpe also went into great detail cedures and written notice of the out- close information to the University if sault in college, and just over six per- describing his rough upbringing. His come;” they judge that someone is in immi- cent of men are.” Notre Dame has the grandparents raised him, his brother (6) “The Code will be amended to nent danger or if the alleged victim is opportunity and the resources to se- and his sister in a one-thousand square provide for alternative arrangements a minor. Reports to rectors given by verely decrease this statistic, a topic foot cinder block home with cement for complainants who do not want to RAs and ARs are not considered con- that will be discussed further in Part floors in Glenville, Ga. He talked about be present in the same room as the ac- fidential. The University’s pursuance Two of this University Policy segment. times when they would have to eat cold cused during the disciplinary hearing;” of claims is focused on taking “prompt oatmeal, raccoon, possum, squirrel and (7) “Except in extraordinary circum- and effective steps reasonably calculat- Alex Coccia is a sophomore. He can turtle. He never used his upbringing as stances (notice of which will be provid- ed to end the harassment, [eliminating] be contacted at [email protected] an excuse, but rather used it as a driv- ed to all parties), case reviews will be any hostile environment and its effects, The views expressed in this column ing force to provide his grandmother resolved within 30 days of receipt of the and [preventing] the harassment from are those of the author and not with what she deserved. request for review.” (All citations from recurring” (OCR). necessarily those of The Observer. In the most touching moment of speech, Sharpe described when he saw his late grandmother in her casket and said to her, “Granny, are you proud of Quote of the day Weekly Poll your baby? Because everything I’ve done in my life, I’ve tried to please you.” How often do you go onto I never thought my opinion of Shan- non Sharpe would change, but on that “I haven’t slept for 10 The Observer’s website? Saturday night, I began to recognize days, because that that Shannon Sharpe is not only a Hall would be too long.” Every day of Fame football player, but he is also a Once a week Hall of Fame man. Mitch Hedberg Once a month American comedian Never The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Vote by 5 p.m. Thursday at Contact Walker Carey at ndscmobserver.com [email protected] Wednesday, September 14, 2011 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 9

Letters to the Editor Football ticket economics The jumbotron Ann Arbor ? Sept. 11 ? Mark Rolfes ‘84 re- clad mascot. Students are supportive, based porting: on the promise of a St. Pauli’s Girl passing out The futures market for Notre Dame Football free beer in all of the male dorms. There is factor tickets has fallen sharply due to concerns over also rumor of a potential hostile takeover bid the Greek debt situation, including fears that by Butler University looking to diversify into Shortly after graduating from Notre Dame in 2000 I South Bend will be defaulting to Spartans and football after two years of meteoric success in moved to Los Angeles where I’ve spent the last ten years Trojans in the near future. Thus, supply is an- its basketball endeavors. working on the television show South Park. My schedule ticipated to be much higher than ever thought Meanwhile, another senior class is guar- allows me to travel to a fair amount of Notre Dame foot- possible only two weeks ago. Those hedging in anteed to graduate without another national ball games. I was at Yankee Stadium last year when we September and October tickets have been bat- championship, causing the newest generation of beat Army, and the Coliseum the following week when we tered, and the derivatives market is all but non- Domers to fear that they will permanently have snapped our eight game losing streak to USC. I passed existent at this point. A bailout from Lou Holtz a decreased standard of football living than on El Paso, but I did make the trip to South Bend for this was just not a possibility due to his current their parents and grandparents. Older Domers, year’s home opener against SFU, and I was part of the investments in South Florida at this time. who have lived through the Great Faust Depres- 114,804 in Ann Arbor last Saturday night. While USC, Oregon, Miami and others have sion and the Great Davie Recession say that Following our Irish the past 15 years to stadiums all implemented Quantitative Easing programs for these things are cyclical, and that every Bren- over the country has helped me further appreciate our tra- their players, University President Fr. John Jen- nan or Faust is followed by a Parseghian or ditions. Our students united in a singular colored T-shirt, kins will not be introducing any new stimulus Holtz, and that perhaps a Kelly will have what our crowd-surfing pushups after touchdowns, our beauti- plan at this point, urging all to hold the course it takes to get things turned around. ful stadium and campus — I love that we stand together (a position that has been attacked relentlessly As grim as the current market conditions after games, win or lose singing our alma mater, and I’m by Michele Bachmann). are, the incoming crop forecast of freshman proud that we play our opponents’ fight song for their visit- Prime Minister Angela Merkel has consid- and 2012 recruits are encouraging for a future ing fans. That’s just classy. That’s who we should always ered propping up the Notre Dame regime, but turnaround. As always, in good times or bad, strive to be. reportedly she is demanding that the school’s what though the odds be great or small — go I had a moment of clarity Saturday night with 4:23 left nickname be changed to the Fighting Germans Irish! in the 4th quarter: We need a jumbotron. Robert Blanton in return. Notre Dame priests are considering had just intercepted Denard Robinson’s pass in the end the move, but there is rumored to be dissent Mark Rolfes zone protecting our 24-21 lead. It was a huge moment in from the Board of Trustees, who are not sure alumnus the game and should have been a big momentum shift. the entitlement-class alumni will accept the Class of 1984 But it wasn’t. Leprechaun being replaced by a lederhosen- Sept. 12 During the TV timeout, Michigan flashed clips from their glory years on their jumbotrons while blaring The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.” Two minutes of “dunt-dun- dunt-dunt-dunt-dunnnnn-duuuuuu” with 100,000 maize pom-poms in the air while they showed Desmond Howard A 9/11 commemoration and Charles Woodson highlights. My friend turned to me and said, “It’s as if they just scored a touchdown instead of I was disappointed in The Observer’s full-page resistance would be defending our freedom. But throwing an interception.” He was right. ad commemorating 9/11. that hasn’t happened — ever. Even the Japanese You know the rest. Three and out. They score to take It is appropriate to remember all those mur- attack upon Pearl Harbor was not intended as the lead. When we scored with 30 seconds left there was dered by the al Qaeda terrorists on Sept. 11, the first battle in a war to conquer the United still no quit in their fans. Their energy willed their team 2001. It is appropriate to remember the U.S. States and absorb it into the Japanese empire. to victory. soldiers killed and wounded in their command- So let’s honor members of the military for The jumbotrons gave them that energy. er-in-chief’s misguided, unprovoked invasion their courage and honor when they demon- of Iraq and the ill-defined and indefinite police strate it, as they often do, in a just cause. Let us Ben Paine action and nation building that has been going continue to train and equip defensive — never alumnus on in Afghanistan for twice as long as the U.S. offensive — military forces in numbers propor- Class of 2000 was involved in World War II. tional to threats. But let us show service men Sept. 13 But it is untrue to say — no matter how fash- and women our sympathy — not hero worship ionable or “patriotic” — that soldiers ordered to — when they are deployed on a nonsensical Iraq and Afghanistan have been sacrificing their mission, as Iraq was. Let us demand, finally, an lives, limbs and mental health to “defend our accounting for the wrongheaded decision and a freedom?” Being ordered to invade a country public apology. The state of a letter that had nothing to do with a terrorist attack is And while we’re remembering the victims of not “defending our freedom.” It is a tragedy of 9/11, could we hear even one word of sympathy Ladies and Gentlemen, monumental proportions and a dark chapter in or regret for the tens of thousands of innocent Writing a Viewpoint is a vicious endeavor that requires our country’s history. Iraqis killed and wounded in a war fought on coherent penmanship. It respectfully demands the use of I know it pains and offends many to say this, their soil that they neither deserved nor wel- both clear thoughts and complete names. However, you but merely serving in the military — even being comed? gain the respect of no one if you first fail to tell people sent somewhere to be shot at — is not defending Ed Cohen what the heck you’re talking about. I’m looking at you Mr. our freedom either. If a country or group were Business Writer Varley. (“The state of the program,” Sept. 12) to invade the United States with the intention of Mendoza College of Business As it stands, there is one man who has proven himself instituting a dictatorship, then being part of the Sept. 13 incapable of writing a coherent Viewpoint, three men who apparently have something to do with football, two men who each coach some sort of team, one running back who has looked pretty solid and thousands of people utterly Randi’s got some confused by the content of your particular Viewpoint. Some will make comments that will reach the pinnacle of a Viewpoint war. One is still confused. The University of Notre Dame oversees a $6.8 billion explaining to do endowment that it has amassed due to its excellence in academic and spiritual pursuits (through the generosity of many very financially successful alumni). The football I want to applaud the Office of the President for opponent will continue to halt that progress and program is not the cornerstone ­— but it is one of many choosing such an important topic for the Notre conversation? features (such as a few ACT points, a couple billion dol- Dame Forum. Our public school system is failing Unions are not an entirely bad concept, as lars and 258 miles) that separate us from the University millions of students each year and no solution teachers are still extremely underappreciated and of Dayton. Football seems to be the only reason why Mr. can be found until a discussion including cur- overworked. However today, unions protect inef- Varley attended Notre Dame. rent leaders and future innovators is held. The fective teachers and make it difficult for districts Mike, I don’t care what it takes. Review your letters massive inequity in schools all across America to implement changes to improve the quality of with six black sharpies, remove it from Mother Earth and is prohibiting low-income and minority students teaching. In no other profession is it acceptable to please do not send it to South Bend. from functioning as self-sustaining individuals. keep someone around who doesn’t do his or her The landscape of college football (is that what this letter More than that, our country is falling in interna- job. Unions also halt serious efforts at reform for is about?) has changed dramatically over the past two de- tional rankings and we are losing billions of dol- logistical reasons. How does this benefit the kids? cades. Clever brand positioning is what I’m learning about lars each year in lost wages and taxes. The crisis Teachers’ unions place the importance of their in my marketing classes (funded by the endowment but in American education will paralyze our country members over the needs of children. But who also taught at the University of Dayton). economically and socially if something is not done is advocating for the children? Who is lobbying It can sustain us a little longer. Conference affiliation is immediately. to make sure their rights are being protected? I apparently not an option (probably because Dayton is in Last spring, the Forum’s precursor event, The welcome Weingarten because I think it’s about the A10). System, brought together individuals who were time the conversation about education came to The time to act responsibly will occur on Saturday. We wholly committed to changing the face of Ameri- Notre Dame. I hope students are ready to ask the are only left with the rest of the week. Let’s party while can education for good. I was then confused when tough questions, and I hope Weingarten is ready we still can. I read that Randi Weingarten, the president of to answer them. the American Federation of Teachers, would be speaking as part of the Forum 2011. I recognize Emmy Pusateri Brett Straka that to understand an issue, both sides must be junior junior heard out. But why host a discussion on positive Ryan Hall Siegfried Hall change and “reimagining schools” if the largest Sept. 12 Sept. 12 page 10 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Dear Gentlemen of Notre Dame: The scarf for men sets off serious Languish no more. The time has come. fashion radar. It says you’re conscious “Fashion by Felicia” has heard your cry enough of the elements, but independent and is here with the fashion tips you and man enough to drape and wrap fab- have eagerly been ric. The ideal scarf for the chic man is awaiting. made of cashmere for the winter months I know how stress- and a cooler cotton or mix for these ful your days are transitional seasons. — you are the Fred Length is key — when simply hang- Astaires to our Gin- ing around your neck, the ends of the ger Rogers. You think: scarf should reach the lower end of your “What, just because torso. A short scarf will make you seem she does everything childish. Thickness is also important backwards and in — delicate scarves are for your female heels she gets all counterparts. You can fold the scarf in the attention? What Felicia the middle, drape around your neck and about me, wasting Caponigri pull the other end through to create a away as I attempt to simple knot or wrap the scarf multiple accomplish all my Scene Writer times around your neck, tying the very ‘bro’ social events, ends in a small knot. turn in that business In terms of color, match the scarf to plan for my start-up, and impress my your overall ensemble. A navy scarf Econ professor at 8:30 in the morning? looks great with a white t-shirt and Isn’t my fashion presentation just as important as hers?” Yes, you are right. After all, we women of Notre Dame do have to social- ize and learn with you – it is fitting that you are anxious to look just as good as we do. As Fr. Hesburgh once said, the men of Notre Dame are the cream of the crop, and the women are the cream of the cream. So — let’s delve into the proverbial fashion harvest together! And so we will. It is getting close to harvest time here in the gorgeous Midwest, and the temperature is getting chilly and somewhat unpredictable. You find the air at 8:30 am bristling, while by lunch it’s back to summer. The evening then returns to cooler tem- peratures following air conditioning and heating adventures while indoors. Sweatshirts may solve the problem, but then they have to get scrunched into backpacks or thrown over the shoulder at lunch like an unattractive sack of potatoes. Jackets prove to be the same problem. Let’s face it — you just can’t show off those toned arms of summer the same way in a long-sleeved T-shirt. What would your Euro- pean counterpart

Felicia Caponigri/The Observer Senior Andrew Shimrock models a scarf.

jeans. Try a light caramel color to go with a leather jacket or that black suit you wore to impress those corporate career fair attendees. Feel free to play do? with brighter colors too — I’ll bow to Well, your manly judgment on this one. To fin- he’d ish the look, throw on killer sunglasses keep and, if you’re feeling particularly daring, that at- a hat. With a look like this, we women tractive will be asking, “Who needs European short-sleeved men?” T-shirt Photo Courtesy of hm.com on and The views in this column are those of accessorize Scarf, HM.com, $12.95. the author and not necessarily those of with a scarf The Observer. — the key element to any man’s je ne Contact Felicia Caponigri at sais quoi fashion appeal. [email protected] LAURA LAWS | Observer Graphic Wednesday, September 14, 2011 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 11

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Sports Authority NCAA Football Federer’s reign over Big 10 schedules top opponents

In a sport predicated on fluid- the player is completely alone, Associated Press is a no-brainer. ity, grace and precision, he em- completely exposed. There is bodies more than anyone those nobody to hide behind, nobody very qualities. He holds the most to help shoulder the burden or Fans are not the only ones Grand Slam tournament titles share the blame. What we see who can’t wait for those mar- and the most out of Federer is completely a quee early-season games, like Grand Slam Joseph Monardo product of his own doing. Be- Ohio State’s trip to Miami this finals played, cause of this, the tennis player’s weekend. along with a Sports Writer successes are made that much “As a player, man, you love host of other more impressive, his failures ‘em,” said Ohio State interim tennis re- that much more disappointing. coach Luke Fickell, a former cords. He is perhaps the great- As a result, the viewer is able Buckeyes player. “You believe est tennis player of all time, but to relate directly to the player you’re invincible, and that’s he’s no longer the greatest ten- more so than in other sports. what sometimes makes you nis player in the world today. But with Federer especially, good.” And it makes me sad. the fan base has been able to Miami has been stricken by Roger Federer’s reign atop the root for him as its own. He has scandal, but winning at Coral tennis world is apparently over, been a stellar player whose cre- Gables isn’t expected to be easy and the fans that watched him ativity and skill shine forth on for Ohio State. So isn’t this a hasn’t been to a bowl game dominate the subjects held cap- the court. Rafael Nadal, 25, and risk, no matter the recruiting tive by his great rule are forced Novak Djokovic, 24, who have benefits that might come with AP to move on. To be sure, Federer combined to be the two-pronged a little exposure in talent-rich Ohio State interim coach Luke Fickell gives direction during the is no has-been, he’s not washed thorn in Federer’s side, cannot Florida? Buckeyes’ 27-22 victory over Toledo Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. up and he’s not embarrassing possibly hope to ever command “You want to be able to test himself by taking the court, the respect that their 30-year- your team,” Fickell said. “Some We’ve got to go play these since 1960, they paid $800,000 but he is clearly no longer “the old counterpart does. They are people get too caught up in, money games,” Wistrcill said. to do it. man.” the villains, the ones who inter- ‘Well, you know we’ve got to be “That’s life at a mid-major.” Most Big Ten teams play at Beginning with his first title rupted the period of peace atop smart before you get into your Michigan will start next sea- least one opponent from a BCS — Wimbledon in 2003 — Feder- the world tennis scene. conference because if we lose a son against Alabama in Texas conference — the ACC, the Big er embarked on an astounding For fans of tennis there is still game we can’t get in the BCS.’ I at the home of the Dallas Cow- East, the Big 12, the SEC or the streak. Winning 16 of 27 Grand plenty to cheer about. There don’t think you can think about boys. The Wolverines still have Pac-12 — each season. This Slams from that Wimbledon to is no doubt that exciting ten- it that way.” two open dates to fill in 2012. year, only Iowa (Iowa State and 2010’s Australian Open, Federer nis will be played in upcoming Said Illinois coach Ron Zook, They’re already playing Air Pittsburgh) and Ohio State (Mi- failed to reach the quarterfinals years by Nadal, Djokovic, Feder- whose team hosts 22nd-ranked Force and traveling to Notre ami, Fla., and Colorado) are of a Grand Slam only once, as he er and other, younger players. Arizona State this Saturday: Dame. playing two. landed in the final match of 22 Competition is what sport is all “This is why you come to the “We’ve always played an ag- Most of them also look for of those 27 tournaments. about, but at times, greatness Big Ten, to play in these kind of gressive schedule where I’ve one FCS foe — Minnesota hosts But the 2010 Australian Open can be infinitely more compel- games.” been,” Wolverines coach Brady North Dakota State and Wiscon- remains Federer’s last major ling than parity. Satisfying ticket buyers, at- Hoke said. sin takes on South Dakota, for victory. He has been bounced It is rare that a man can man- tracting recruits and toughen- Nebraska coach Bo Pellini es- example — to fill out the four- from the previous seven Grand age to completely dominate a ing up players for the confer- poused the same philosophy. game slate. That typically leaves Slams, most recently in the sport, and I regret the pass- ence-game grind requires a “My view is to challenge your two spots for teams from the five semifinals of the 2011 U.S. Open. ing of such a period. I selfishly balancing act by coaches and team to get ready for confer- non-BCS conferences at the FBS The truth (and it’s an ugly crave that greatness, but I also administrators. ence play, but obviously you level — Conference USA, the truth for Fed-heads) is that Rog- feel true empathy for Federer. They must schedule a mini- can’t play four top-10 teams ev- MAC, the Mountain West, the er Federer is now one of best His grip is very slowly loosen- mum number of home games ery year,” Pellini said. “But I do Sun Belt and the WAC. rather than the best, a fantas- ing on that which not long ago to keep ticket, concession and think you want to put a prod- It’s not so simple, though. tic player struggling to compete seemed to be firmly in his grasp, parking revenue up. They have uct out there on the field and Local and traditional rivalries with his younger, fresher oppo- and the world is watching him to consider the importance of schedule games that are good are factored in. Iowa is commit- nents. recede back into the ranks of overall records for bowl bids. for your fans. ... You can’t al- ted to playing Iowa State, just This phenomenon happens all mortal men. There’s an aspect of goodwill, ways get what you want.” like Notre Dame always lands the time in sports. But for some But that is OK. Even in his too, with helping smaller area Just ask Minnesota coach on the schedule with Michigan, reason I find Federer’s slow de- regression, Federer could hoist schools who relish playing on a Jerry Kill. Michigan State and Purdue. scent from godliness saddening. another Grand Slam trophy in bigger stage and need Big Ten He inherited a 2011 schedule Sometimes, schools will sign While Brett Favre tumbled un- the near future. money to balance their bud- with a season-opening trip to two-and-one contracts, where gracefully into the sunset with When that happens, many gets. USC. The Gophers played well a team like Miami of Ohio will his guns blazing, Barry Bonds fans around the world will en- Ohio State paid Akron and lost 19-17, but during the visit Minnesota twice (including exited as a King* amidst con- joy the chance to celebrate one $850,000 to lose 42-0 in the week of the game he frankly this Saturday) and the Gophers troversy and shame and Tiger of the greatest tennis players season opener in Columbus, said it wasn’t his preference to will travel there once. Woods disgraced himself into of all time. Until then, I will re- and the Buckeyes are giving play the Trojans on the road, “It’s a little bit like a jigsaw mediocrity, Roger Federer will member Federer at his greatest. Colorado $1.4 million to come despite the exposure and expe- puzzle,” said Marc Ryan, an do no such thing. Clad in a white sweater, zip- to the ‘Shoe on Sept. 24. rience gained by the young Go- associate athletics director at The GOAT candidate has ac- ping a between-the-legs shot This is how the matrix be- phers. Minnesota who works on sched- cepted his demotion with all past his opponent, hitting the gins to fit together: Playing in “There’s an art when you turn uling. the dignity and composure that perfect shot over and over, and Columbus is a thrill for the a program around. We have Sometimes, finalizing agree- one would expect him to. The over, again. They are the endur- Ohio-born players on Akron’s large plans for what I think it’s ments with other schools can soft-spoken Switzerland native ing images of greatness, Feder- roster. It’s greater exposure for going to take to turn the pro- take up to a year to complete, makes himself so easy to sym- er style. the program. For the Buckeyes, gram around. Part of that is juggling dates and working pathize with. it’s a guaranteed home game scheduling,” Kill said. out payments. Minnesota, for Every time I see Federer lose Joseph Monardo is a sopho- and, usually, a sure win. Kill had a seizure on the side- example, has a parking ar- a match, every time I watch a fi- more who is the President of the Akron’s athletics depart- line last week near the end of rangement at the nearby State nal without him in it I feel bad. Fedheads. He can be reached at ment must generate about 25 Minnesota’s game against New Fairgrounds for home games I feel sorry for Roger, that nice [email protected] percent of its own revenue, ac- Mexico State, a scary scene that through 2012, preventing the guy who flashes a shy smile in The views expressed in this cording to athletics director overshadowed a rather ugly loss Gophers from playing on Labor the face of his greatness. column are those of the author Tom Wistrcill, so taking home for the Gophers. Not only were Day weekend on campus for Part of the reason behind this and not necessarily those of The close to $1 million for playing they beaten at home by a team the first four years of TCF Bank is the sport of tennis, in which Observer. one tough nonconference game from a non-BCS conference that Stadium.

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NBA Players, owners split on salary cap at latest labor meeting

Associated Press pared to make a “significant” -fi the Lakers said he will tell players their own membership groups on can take on added payroll — an nancial move, but found owners that “the way it looks right now we Thursday. advantage over the little guys. NEW YORK — The start of the unwilling to budge off their posi- may not start on time.” Though owners are seeking an But Hunter said a hard cap is NBA season was thrown into tions. Commissioner David Stern Fisher added that “we can’t find overhaul of the league’s financial “highly untenable,” referring to it doubt Tuesday after players and and Deputy Commissioner Adam a place with the league and our system after saying they lost $300 as a “blood issue” to the players. owners remained divided over the Silver countered that the union in- owners where we can reach a deal million last season, the salary cap Stern said players wouldn’t negoti- salary cap structure at a key labor sisted the current cap remain ex- sooner rather than later.” appears to have emerged as the ate without first getting a guaran- meeting. actly as is before they would agree After three meetings among biggest obstacle to a new deal. tee from the league that it would Tentative plans to talk again to any further discussions. small groups in the last two The current soft cap system al- concede on the salary cap. Wednesday were scrapped, and A sign of how the day went: Own- weeks, full bargaining commit- lows teams to exceed the ceiling “All of the owners were com- no further sessions were sched- ers spent the majority of about five tees returned to the table Tuesday. through the use of various ex- pletely unified in the view that we uled. hours of behind closed doors cau- They could have also met Wednes- ceptions if they are willing to pay needed a system that at the end of Union executive director Billy cusing among themselves. day, but Stern said it was best the a luxury tax, giving big-market the day allowed 30 teams to com- Hunter said players were pre- Union president Derek Fisher of two sides step away and meet with teams such as the Lakers — who pete,” Stern said. page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Wednesday, September 14, 2011

MLB MLB Carpenter signs contract Ramirez charged with battery to stay with Cardinals Associated Press late. Los Angeles Dodgers. Second- At a brief court appearance time offenders get double that FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tuesday, Ramirez was ordered penalty. Former World Series MVP Man- to have no direct contact with his One of the game’s great slug- ny Ramirez, a colorful slugger wife by County Judge John Hur- gers, Ramirez was named MVP who abruptly retired this year ley. An attorney who attended of the World Series in 2004 and amid allegations of banned sub- the hearing on his behalf did not helped the Boston Red Sox end stance use, is now facing crimi- immediately respond Tuesday to an 86-year title drought. nal prosecution on charges that an email requesting comment. He was selected 13th over- he slapped his wife during an After his release, Ramirez all by the Cleveland Indians in argument. walked out of the jail alone and the 1991 amateur draft out of Ramirez, 39, could get up to a was confronted by reporters. New York City and rose quickly year in jail if convicted of misde- He had told investigators only through the minor leagues with meanor domestic battery charg- that he grabbed his wife by the youthful exuberance and natu- es. He was released on $2,500 shoulders during an argument ral charisma. bail Tuesday after spending the and “shrugged” her, causing her He broke into the majors in night in the Broward County to hit her head on the headboard 1993 and played his first full Jail, with little to say to a knot of of their bed. But he wouldn’t dis- season the following year, when waiting reporters. cuss the incident Tuesday. he finished second to the Royals’ “No thanks,” Ramirez said When a reporter said “You Bob Hamlin in voting for Rookie when asked for comment. “Let have to give us something,” of the Year. Ramirez went on me see, where’s my family?” Ramirez replied: “Not my prob- to establish himself as one of Ramirez hopped into a white lem.” the game’s most feared hitters, Cadillac Escalade driven by his He spoke to another TV re- adopting a dreadlock hairdo sister and was whisked away. porter in Spanish and put his that seemed to mirror his hap- A few minutes earlier, the Bro- arm around two of the female py-go-lucky demeanor. ward Sheriff’s Office released reporters. He was wearing a He signed with the Red Sox as a tape of the 911 call made by tight, muscle-showing T-shirt a free agent in December 2000, his wife, 32-year-old Juliana and dark, low-slung pants. helping the long-suffering fran- AP Ramirez, from their sprawling The Escalade’s driver, who chise win the World Series a few St. Louis pitcher Chris Carpenter delivers a pitch during the home in the Ft. Lauderdale sub- identified herself as his sister, years later, then doing it again in Cardinals’ 2-0 win over Milwaukee on Sept. 7. urb of Weston. spoke briefly. 2007. “My husband just hit me,” Ju- “He’s my brother; we love him The Red Sox traded him to liana Ramirez says calmly on no matter what. He’s an amaz- the Dodgers in July 2008. He in- Associated Press is the first step in the process of the tape. ing guy and we love him no mat- stantly became a fan favorite on keeping Pujols. When the dispatcher asks ter what,” she said before rolling the West Coast, with “Manny- PITTSBURGH — Chris Car- “Clearly getting Chris Carpen- where she was struck, Juliana up the window. She refused to wood” signs popping up around penter never wanted to leave ter done puts an exclamation replies, “My face and my head, give her name. town, as he led Los Angeles to St. Louis. The Cardinals never point on our rotation for 2012 in the bed. I have a bump on my Ramirez retired in April the NL West title and a sweep of wanted to see the former Cy and we can start setting our head.” from the Tampa Bay Rays after the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs. Young Award winner go. sights on other objectives,” Moze- The dispatcher then asks if he tested positive for a perfor- The clutch performances earned Still, there were moments this liak said. Juliana has a safe room to get mance-enhancing substance. Ramirez a $45 million, two-year season, as the months passed Carpenter didn’t rule out play- away from her husband. Rather than face a 100-game contract. and his club option for 2012 ing beyond 2013 but stressed “He’s not doing anything any- suspension for a second viola- All that goodwill fizzled the loomed, when the veteran right- it’s important for him to remain more because he knows I’m call- tion of Major League Baseball’s following May, when Ramirez hander wondered if he was a with St. Louis. The three-time ing the police,” she says. Later, drug policy, the 12-time All-Star tested positive for human cho- part of the team’s future. All-Star is 93-42 in his nine sea- Juliana told sheriff’s deputies left the game. rionic gonadotropin, a banned “As the year went on it was sons with the club and is fourth she called 911 because she was Ramirez previously served a female fertility drug often used definitely a concern,” Carpenter on the team’s all-time strikeout afraid the situation would esca- 50-game ban in 2009 with the to help mask steroid use. said. list. Not anymore. It’s heady company for a player Carpenter signed a $21 mil- who has struggled to stay off the lion, two-year contract with the disabled list since winning the Cardinals on Tuesday that will 2005 NL Cy Young Award. keep him around until at least He missed most of the 2007 2013. and 2008 seasons with a series “We believe with him and of arm injuries. He had bone Adam Wainwright we do have spurs removed from his pitching that 1-2 punch that we were so elbow in May 2007 and had re- hopeful for this year and are glad constructive elbow surgery that it can be something we look for- July, sidelining him until July ward to for 2012 and ‘13,” gener- 2008. A nerve in his right elbow al manager John Mozeliak said. was transposed in December The 36-year-old Carpenter 2008. said he feels “great” as he nears Carpenter rebounded with a the end of an uneven season for sterling 2009 in which he went both himself and the team. He 17-4 and posted an NL-leading entered Tuesday night’s start 2.24 ERA. He went 16-9 last against Pittsburgh at 9-9 with a season but hasn’t been quite as 3.75 ERA as the Cardinals try to sharp this summer, though he’s stay in the playoff picture. coming off an impressive four-hit St. Louis began the day 4½ shutout win over Milwaukee that games behind Atlanta in the manager Tony La Russa called wild-card race and 6½ games one of the best performances he’s in back of Milwaukee in the NL seen all season. Central and While allowing every season is “There’s all kinds of things that different, Carpenter is confident happened this year that kind of he can be effective well into the shuffled things around,” Carpen- future. ter said. “I like the way the team “I believe I can be better than continued to play and continues I was this year, try and be more to compete [but] we could never consistent,” he said. “If I’m get on that roll.” healthy, I’m going to be fine.” Time is running out to make Carpenter is 142-92 with a something happen this year, 3.79 ERA in 14 seasons with the though Carpenter remains op- Toronto Blue Jays and the Cardi- timistic about the future. Wain- nals. wright, who missed the entire Closer to the end of his career season after undergoing Tommy than the beginning, Carpenter is John surgery, will be back next well aware of the company he’s spring and Carpenter is doing his keeping. part to make sure the team has “The whole time I’ve been money to retain core players. here, there have been a lot of re- The new contract frees up ferrals to ‘the last guy to do this some money next year, giving is Bob Gibson,’” Carpenter said. the team some wiggle room as “I’m not Bob Gibson but ... [hope- it tries to re-sign first baseman fully] when my career is over, Albert Pujols. Mozeliak said ne- people look back and say even gotiations between the club and though [I wasn’t] Bob Gibson, its superstar have not resumed Chris Carpenter was a big part but believes Carpenter’s signing of this tradition.” Wednesday, September 14, 2011 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 15

UEFA Champions League AC Milan ties Barcelona with stoppage time goal

Associated Press under goalkeeper Victor Val- lapse in the Greek defense, des after dashing through meeting Jeremy Morel’s cross LONDON — Barcelona con- Barcelona’s half. before beating former Riv- ceded a goal after 24 seconds A determined Lionel Messi er Plate teammate Franco and another in stoppage time led the Spanish champions’ Costanzo in the Olympiakos as its Champions League title response as the Argentina goal. defense opened with a 2-2 forward created Pedro Rodri- At Stamford Bridge, Fer- draw against AC Milan on guez’s 36th-minute equalizer nando Torres continued his Tuesday, while Arsenal was before David Villa curled a goal drought for Chelsea this also left stunned by Borussia long-range free kick into the season but set up both goals. Dortmund’s late equalizer. net five minutes into the sec- David Luiz ran onto Tor- Alexandre Pato opened the ond half. res’ layoff before bending a scoring for Milan and, after “We could have played bet- sublime strike into the bot- goals from Pedro Rodriguez ter after Barcelona took the tom corner of the net midway and David Villa looked to lead,” AC Milan coach Massi- through the second half. have put Barcelona in control, miliano Allegri said. “But I’m And after Torres broke Thiago Silva’s header secured happy because the team did down the left flank, Juan a point in Group H. not collapse until we found Mata tapped home the second Dortmund leveled in the the late equalizer.” with almost the last kick of 88th minute, with Ivan Peris- That came deep into stop- the game. ic’s volley canceling out Robin page time when Thiago leapt Chelsea is top of Group E van Persie’s first-half goal for high to meet Clarence Seed- after Racing Genk draw 0-0 Arsenal in the 1-1 draw in orf’s corner to secure a point with Valencia in the other Group F. for Milan. match. Chelsea manager Andre “We did all we were sup- There were two victories in Villas-Boas oversaw a 2-0 vic- posed to do but we are still left Group G—both with 2-1 score- tory over Bayer Leverkusen in with this bitter taste,” Barce- lines. Group E in his first Champi- lona coach Guardiola said. And at Porto’s Stadium of ons League match, while his All four teams in Group H the Dragon, all the goals came former club Porto recovered are on one point after BATE from Brazilians. to beat nine-man Shakhtar Borisov and Viktoria Plzen Porto goalkeeper Helton Donetsk 2-1 in Group G. drew 1-1. gifted Shakhtar the lead af- While Porto won the Europa In Germany, Arsenal went ter 12 minutes, failing to hold League in May, Barcelona lift- in front just before halftime Willian’s weak shot from out- ed the European Cup for the when Van Persie won posses- side the area and spilling the second time in three years. sion from Sebastian Kehl and ball for Luiz Adriano to tap in. The Wembley Stadium tri- played a one-two with Theo But striker Hulk equal- umph cemented Barcelona’s Walcott before beating Dort- ized for Porto directly from a status as world football’s su- mund goalkeeper Roman Wei- free kick just before the half perpower and Pep Guardio- denfeller with his shot. hour and Kleber latched onto la’s side is favorite to become But after Marcel Schmel- James Rodriguez’s cross to European champions for the zer’s free kick was only half- poke in the host’s winner six fifth time in May. cleared by Kieran Gibbs to- minutes after half time. But the script went against ward the end, Ivan Perisic Shakhtar lost left back them at the Nou Camp on volleyed in a late equalizer. Yaroslav Rakitskiy just before Tuesday against a Milan side The draw enabled Marseille half time for a studs-up chal- missing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to go top of the group after lenge on Joao Moutinho and and Robinho to injury. Lucho Gonzalez secured a 1-0 center back Dmytro Chygryn- AP Just 24 seconds had elapsed victory over Olympiakos. skiy was shown his second AC Milan defender Thiago Silva, left, celebrates with teammate when Pato coolly slid the ball The Argentine exploited a yellow card in the 80th. Alexandre Pato after the club’s 2-2 tie with Barcelona on Tuesday.

NCAA Football NCAA reinstates trio of Ohio State players

Associated Press The NCAA’s only additional stipulation was that the play- COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just in ers pay $200 to another char- time for its first road game of ity. the season, No. 17 Ohio State “The university appreci- got some good news for a ates the NCAA’s expeditious change. response in reinstating these The NCAA reinstated three three student-athletes,” Ohio Buckeyes players on Tuesday State athletic director Gene who were suspended for tak- Smith said in a statement. ing envelopes with $200 cash The three were suspended from a university booster at a just two days before the open- charity event earlier this year. er against Akron. Last week, Tailback Jordan Hall and interim coach Luke Fickell cornerback Travis Howard, said they would be permitted tabbed as starters for the to play in Ohio State’s second Buckeyes in the preseason, game against Toledo, but the along with backup safety Corey NCAA on Friday afternoon “Pittsburgh“ Brown, were sus- said it still was looking into pended two games for violat- the case. ing NCAA rules by taking the The NCAA confirmed on improper benefits at an event Monday that it sent questions in suburban Cleveland in Feb- to Ohio State concerning the ruary. three players. Ohio State (2-0) is girding up Earlier on Tuesday, Fickell to play at Miami on Saturday. said his team was in limbo “It’s always good, because when it came to the status of these are all your brothers,” the three players. linebacker Etienne Sabino said “Right now we’re just … soon after the news spread of waiting. We’re not going to the reinstatements. make any jumps to conclu- “These guys you go to camp sions,” Fickell said. “We’ll wait with, we work out all year long, and see and hopefully we’ll we hang out off the field. You’re hear something soon.” happy for them and you’re hap- The reinstatement of the py they’re going to be out there three players adds much-need- with you. It’s exciting.” ed depth to the Buckeyes. page 16 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Wednesday, September 14, 2011

NBA ATP Timberwolves land new Djokovic eyes titles, acting career head coach in Adelman Associated Press NEW YORK — Novak Djokov- ic is ranked No. 1 and is 64-2 in 2011, and sees room for im- provement. He won three of the four Grand Slam titles this year—at the Australian Open, Wimble- don and U.S. Open—and is talk- ing about adding to his collec- tion. “There is a lot more to prove, a lot more tournaments to win,” Djokovic told reporters at the Empire State Building on Tues- day, a day after he beat Rafael Nadal in the final at Flushing Meadows. And that’s not all: Djokovic gained plenty of attention for AP his spot-on impersonations AP Former Rockets coach Rick Adelman, pictured during a game of other players (Nadal,Andy Novak Djokovic lifts the U.S. Open championship trophy after Feb. 2, has been hired as the Timberwolves’ new coach. Roddick and Maria Sharapova, defeating Rafael Nadal on Monday in New York. among others), and now he Associated Press So the question becomes, does wants to pursue acting. Djokovic is doing pretty well from around 120 mph to the Adelman have the patience to “Yeah. Why not? I might do at his day job, putting together 90s—“quite weak,” Djokovic MINNEAPOLIS — Even with teach Rubio the NBA game, put something if I have time soon. what seven-time major cham- called it—during the fourth a lockout firmly in place across up with Beasley’s hijinks both And I would like to. I just think pion John McEnroe called “the set, which actually might have the NBA, the Minnesota Tim- on and off the court and figure show business is something greatest year in the history thrown off Nadal. berwolves have still managed out a way to find enough playing that attracts me, that I really of our sport, there’s no doubt “I guess he was a little con- to land one of the biggest free time for Williams, Beasley, Wes like watching, that I like being about it.” fused as well—that’s what I agents on the market. Johnson and Martell Webster, a part of. It’s part of my per- McEnroe, by the way, went felt—on his return games be- The team announced on Tues- all of whom have similar skill sonality,” Djokovic said after 82-3 in 1984. cause he was expecting the day that it has an agreement in sets. making the rounds to various As impressive as Djokovic’s ball to come faster,” Djokovic principle with Rick Adelman to Like most coaches, Adelman morning talk shows with a cou- overall record is, what’s even explained. make one of the game’s great has enjoyed his greatest suc- ple of days’ worth of stubble on more indicative of exactly how He improved to 6-0 against offensive minds its next head cesses on veteran-laden teams. his face and the benefit of about well he’s playing is that he is Nadal this year, all in tourna- coach. An introductory news And at 65, conventional wisdom three hours’ worth of sleep. 10-1 against Nadal and Roger ment finals, and on three dif- conference will be held once the was that he would wait for a The 24-year-old from Serbia Federer this season. ferent surfaces: hard courts, contract is signed, but schedul- job that included a more expe- didn’t provide details or indi- He overcame a two-set defi- clay and grass. Djokovic said ing conflicts mean that is un- rienced roster who was consid- cate whether he’d like to wind cit, then two match points at those victories give him a “psy- likely to happen this week. ered closer to contending for the up on TV or in a movie; he did 5-3, 40-15 in the fifth, to elimi- chological advantage” against a Terms of the deal weren’t championship that has eluded say he already has a couple of nate Federer in the U.S. Open player who preceded him at the disclosed, but there is no doubt him all these years. offers to consider. semifinals Saturday, before top of the rankings and has 10 that Timberwolves owner Glen But he has a good relationship “This the way I see things off dominating Nadal for most of Grand Slam titles of his own. Taylor had to dig deep into his with Love, the face of the fran- the court. … If I embrace them, the 4 hours, 10 minutes it took Djokovic is the sixth man in billionaire pocketbook to land a chise who played high school if I accept them as something to complete their riveting 6-2, the 44-year Open era to win coach who is eighth on the ca- ball with Adelman’s son in Or- that can give me energy, that 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-1 final. It’s only three major titles in a single reer victories list. The 65-year- egon. The versatile power for- can make me happy, then it all the second time someone beat season. Nadal did it in 2010; Fe- old Adelman is 945-616 in 20 ward seems to be an ideal fit for goes in a positive direction,” Federer and Nadal at the same derer in 2004, 2006 and 2007. seasons as coach of the Trail the high post in Adelman’s of- Djokovic said. “Or vice versa: Grand Slam tournament. “Maybe this is my year. Roger Blazers, Kings, Warriors and fense, which has utilized nifty- You can say, ‘Oh, look this is Against Nadal, Djokovic was had a couple of years where Rockets. passing, sharp-shooting big men taking my attention off tennis. treated by a trainer after the he was winning two or three Adelman and the Rockets like Vlade Divac, Chris Webber This is negative.’ It just depends third set and twice more during Slams. Rafa had that last year. parted ways in April after his and Jerome Kersey to great ef- the way you look at it, and I try the fourth for pain in a muscle … God knows what’s going to four-year, $16.25 million con- fect. always to look at it in a positive between his ribs, an aching be next year,” Djokovic said, tract expired. It likely took quite There is no doubt that Adel- way.” back and leg cramps. shaking his head. a bit more to convince a coach man will press to add a veteran Just in case anyone might “To be honest, there was Then, thinking about all that who has led a team to the play- or two once the lockout is lifted wonder how focused Djokovic doubts in my mind after the he’s accomplished and all that offs in 16 of his 20 seasons on — hard-nosed Houston forward is on his future as a thespian, third set,” he said Tuesday, “be- is to come, he chuckled as he the bench to take over a young Chuck Hayes, perhaps? — to he was sure to note: “I will not cause physically I wasn’t there. said: “This is going to be ex- group that is 32-132 in the past show the young pups how to be interfere that with my profes- I wasn’t fresh.” tremely hard to repeat, that’s two years. pros. sional life.” His serve speeds dropped for sure.” In doing so, Taylor delivered an emphatic statement to any fans who may have doubted his commitment to getting things turned around in Minnesota, especially considering he still owes the fired Kurt Rambis $4 million over the final two years of his contract. Adelman led the Blazers to the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992 and has gained a reputation over two decades in the league as a coach who gets the most out of the roster he’s given. He replaces Rambis, who was given just two years as president of basketball operations David Kahn’s first coaching hire. Kahn clashed with Rambis over the team’s pace of play, pushing for a faster, more free- flowing game while Rambis in- sisted that the players were too young to handle such responsi- bility. Now it will be up to Adelman to try to harness the energy of the youngest team in the league and get the players to focus on being more consistent and pro- fessional night-in and night-out. He has a promising nucleus to work with in All-Star forward Kevin Love, No. 2 overall draft choice Derrick Williams, Span- ish import Ricky Rubio and gift- ed scorer Michael Beasley. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 17

ASHLEY DACY/The Observer Irish senior Chris Walker takes a shot during the Battle at the Warren on Apr. 12. Notre Dame took first place in the tournament.

“A good way to start is to play the mini-tours before heading to PGA qualification school where you are basically sorted out,” Scodro continued from page 20 said. Major mini-tours include the make them ineligible by NCAA eGolf Professional Tour, the Gate- rules. But that doesn’t prevent way Tour and the NGA Hooters them from playing in major PGA Tour, where new professional and international tournaments. golfers are able to gain experi- Even if a college amateur were ence while still playing at a highly somehow able to win a major competitive venue. tournament like the U.S. Open, he After mini-tours, golfers can or she would not be able to take advance to the PGA Qualifying home the million-dollar prize Tournament, or Q-school. Q- without losing his amateur status school consists of a three-round and NCAA eligibility. tournament, preceded by a pre- “[Senior] Chris Walker made it qualifying round, where anyone through the local U.S. Open quali- who wants to join the PGA Tour fying tournament before advanc- can compete. The top 25 golfers of ing to sectionals, which is one the tournament earns a PGA Tour step away from the big tourna- card while anyone else who ad- ment,” Irish coach Jim Kubinski vances to the tournament’s final said. “You can play in any tourna- round is eligible to play in the Na- ment, as long as you don’t accept tionwide Tour — the PGA Tour’s their money.” second-tier. Kubinski believes that profes- Meanwhile, to remain on the sional golfer status isn’t just for PGA Tour, a golfer must be in the anyone, even the most skilled top-125 on the PGA money list at golfers, because of other elements the end of the season to keep the that factor into the world of a pro- tour card. But the PGA Tour cre- fessional golfer. ates a new world for the golfer “When these golfers get out on psyche, something that Scodro is their own, it’s a whole different well aware of. world and everything changes,” “I definitely would like to go he said. “Emotional maturity is pro, but I’ll see how the season not talked about enough. We had goes and weigh my options,” a great golfer in 2007 [Cole Isban] Scodro said. “You go from travel- who turned pro and he tried it and ing with your team and coaches just thought it wasn’t for him.” to living life by yourself. I am Heralded as the most-accom- from Chicago, so I would have plished player in Notre Dame golf to move to a warmer place like history by Kubinski, and Isban Florida or Arizona to play profes- turned pro before leaving the tour sionally. It’s a lonely battle and it and returning to Notre Dame to asks a lot of you in terms of giving receive his MBA. up so much.” “Some people come to school to But Kubinski is confident that compete in golf and some come to Scodro will be able to overcome find something else that interests these obstacles once he gradu- them and take that head on,” Ku- ates. binski said. “Max has the right disposition After playing in local and state- and he has what it takes to suc- level amateur tournaments, a ceed at the next level,” Kubin- golfer can turn pro if he or she ski said. “It really comes down to can play consistently at the high- how much fire [a potential profes- est-level, or just good enough sional] has in him, and he’s defi- to offset entrance fees and still nitely got it.” make a sizable profit. Even so, only the world’s best 200 golfers Contact Andrew Gastelum at are admitted to the PGA Tour. [email protected]

Wednesday’s contest against Kuschel Alma will be a good indication of the improvements St. Mary’s continued from page 20 has made. “No game that we walk into we Kuschel is not worried about expect to win [easily],” Kuschel her team’s current standing in said. “We just take each game as the conference. Her team plays it comes and do our best.” in one of the toughest confer- The Belles will set up against ences in the nation, with Calvin the Scots tonight at 7 p.m. at the and Hope both ranked nation- Angela Athletic Facility. ally. But in the end, every team is just trying to claim one of the Contact Katie Heit at top four spots. [email protected] page 18 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Wednesday, September 14, 2011

beaten,’” Kelly said. “Last year we Stone Kelly were beaten. We got beat by Michi- gan last year. As much as I don’t continued from page 20 continued from page 20 like to say it, they beat us last year. “We’ve really had a hand at to the team, the class also con- ball.” beating ourselves, and that’s the tributes with its intangibles. Kelly specifically pointed out big difference. If we do not beat Stone said his seniors help Dantonio’s meticulousness and ourselves, we’ve got a chance to be bring the younger classes up to insistence on toughness as attri- the kind of football team that we speed and occasionally com- butes that have trickled down to all believe we can be. I can see it.” municate more effectively than the Michigan State players. Kelly pointed to turnovers as the the coaching staff. “He demands discipline, [and] most important mistake for the “I think [the seniors] help attention to detail,” Kelly said. Irish to fix. While his team ranks the younger kids understand “He demands all those things on in the top-10 nationally in terms of the culture of what we’re try- a day-to-day basis ⎯ a toughness to yardage gained on offense, turn- ing to do here,” Stone said. “Of- his football team. He wants them overs have cost Notre Dame points ten times the seniors become a mentally and physical tough … I in each of its first two contests. bridge between the freshmen, know Mark does a great job in at- “The one stat that really matters SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer sophomores, juniors and the tention to those specific areas.” to me is the turnover takeaway, Junior tight end Tyler Eifert is brought down by two defenders coaches. Sometimes the young- Coming off a difficult loss, the and there’s a direct correlation during Notre Dame’s 35-31 loss to Michigan on Sept. 10. er classes are more comfort- Irish (0-2) are using their past fail- to percentage of winning when able talking to another student ures as motivation for a difficult you turn the ball over,” Kelly said. couple of tight ends back.” Freshman tight end Ben Koyack than a coach.” test. “There’s no stat for me that tells The return of Welch and Golic is filled in late during Saturday’s loss, This communication be- “They’re not pleased with their the story more than that.” tempered by the loss of fifth-year and Kelly was impressed by his ef- tween athletes and coaches performance,” Kelly said. “They’re senior Mike Ragone, who has been fort. stems from the growth of a re- not happy where they’re at. The Tight end situation resolved lost for the season due to upcom- “All in all, he did a nice job. He’s lationship over four years, ac- coaches are not pleased with our Last week at Michigan, Notre ing ACL surgery. a kid that’s not rattled,” Kelly said. cording to Stone. He said the performance.” Dame was shorthanded at the “I’m pretty disappointed for “I really love his demeanor. First seniors are at ease critiquing Kelly believes his team is better tight end position behind sopho- him. He’s been a warrior for us in time we put him on the field he his coaching. than its record indicates, mainly more starter Tyler Eifert. This a sense,” Kelly said. “He’s battled didn’t have that look that some- “We’ve gotten to know each because self-inflicted mistakes week, two tight ends will return to through a lot of injuries. He loves times you’re concerned about. I other better,” Stone said of have cost Notre Dame each of its bolster the depth chart. to play the game. He loves competi- think Ben is going to be fine for the relationship between the first two contests. “Alex Welch is cleared to prac- tion, and we’re really going to miss us.” coaches and the seniors. “They “I tell them this: I said, ‘I re- tice and compete, [and] Jake Golic him. He’ll still be around our foot- are more comfortable talking ally believe that you haven’t won has been cleared to practice and ball team. He’s going to help men- Contact Allan Joseph at about things we need to do dif- a game yet, but you haven’t been compete,” Kelly said. “We do get a tor some of our younger players.” [email protected] ferently or things we need to change.” Both coach and player will have to rely on this bond as the Irish look to win their ninth straight Big East title this sea- son. The hunt begins Sunday as Notre Dame takes on Michi- gan, Michigan State and East- ern Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Contact Cory Bernard at [email protected] Joyce continued from page 20 and their improvement in the last year have inspired opti- mism in their coach. “We played well against Olivet last year and came up short on the scoreboard, so we know it is a team we can compete with and are pushing hard to be on the right side of the score line,” Joyce said. “We are confident from our victo- ries, but the disappointment from last season is still fresh in our minds, so we should be highly motivated.” Despite Olivet’s victory last season, the Comets will not carry the same swagger from last fall when they came to St. Mary’s with a 12-3-2 record. The Comets have lost all four of their contests so far this season by a combined score of 19-3, including a 7-1 loss to Case Western Reserve on Sat- urday. Still, the Belles are de- termined not to overlook their opponent. “They haven’t won a game yet in their [pre-MIAA] sea- son, but have played some very tough competition, so we’ve got to come out strong and fight every minute of the game for the result,” Joyce said. Although Saint Mary’s earned consecutive victo- ries to open the season, Joyce would still like to see improve- ment from his team. “I’m always looking for us to push the quality of our play,” Joyce said. “Some of the turn- overs we’ve had in our non- conference games could cost us against tough conference opponents.” The Belles and Comets will take the field at 5 p.m. Wednes- day at St. Mary’s Soccer Field.

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Football SMC Volleyball Ready for battle Belles ready Irish still seek first win, for MIA A excited to face Spartans rival Alma By ALLAN JOSEPH Sports Editor By KATIE HEIT Sports Writer After his team lost in heart- breaking fashion at Michigan last Saint Mary’s is set for a tough Saturday, Irish coach Brian Kelly match against conference rival knows Notre Dame will not benefit Alma Wednesday. from any reprieve this week as it The Belles (2-5, 1-2 MIAA) are pursues the elusive first win of the looking to improve their MIAA season. record against Alma (5-2, 2-1). “After playing in front of 114,000 The Scots have traditionally in a very difficult environment, our proved to be tough conference guys get another challenge which competition, and this year is no they’re looking forward to, and that different, Belles coach Toni Kus- is playing Michigan State,” Kelly chel said. said. “We’re excited about the chal- “There’s no easy win in our lenge against Michigan State. Ev- conference,” Kuschel said. “Al- erybody is looking forward to play- ma’s typically in the top four ing the Big Ten champs.” teams. We’re all just trying to Mark Dantonio, Kelly’s predeces- get into the final tournament.” sor at Cincinnati, coaches the Spar- The Belles have gotten off to tans (2-0), and thus Kelly has some a slow start with a conference familiarity with the Spartans’ style record of 1-2, but Kuschel said of play beyond the two games he they have a chance every time has coached against them. they step onto the court. “I know how [Dantonio] coach- “It’s still early in the season,” es his football team. They’re well Kuschel said. “We still have a lot coached,” Kelly said. “They’re a of room to improve.” physical team on both sides of the SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer Despite the tough losses, Kus- Irish junior wide receiver Theo Riddick evades a tackler during Notre Dame’s 35-31 loss to chel said she is proud of the see KELLY/page 18 Michigan on Sept. 10. The Irish are preparing to face Michigan State on Saturday. progress her young team has made thus far. “We set well,” Kuschel said. “Our serves have been great so Rowing far and we hit really well. One thing we need to improve on is having our setter really run our offense well.” Youthful Irish learn from small senior class Kuschel cited the leadership of the seniors as a key factor in the positive morale of her play- By CORY BERNARD the seniors to make a major all played major roles in Notre season,” Stone said. “Mor- ers. While she has no complaints Sports Writer contribution to the squad this Dame’s success the past few gan suffered an accident about her team’s spirit, Kuschel year. seasons. During their respec- last fall that kept her from knows that her team has a few With a group of 45 athletes “It’s unusual to have such a tive careers, all have won rac- training for about two-and- areas it needs to improve upon plus a five-person staff, wom- small senior class,” he said. es as members of either the a-half months, but since before its matchup against the en’s rowing boasts one of the “The last few years we’ve had varsity eight or varsity four she’s been back she has Scots. largest rosters in the Notre big senior classes. When it’s shells. posted some pretty good “Our middle has been consis- Dame athletic department. Of only one class you can get away Stone said Hwang was one numbers. [Ching-Ting] is tent and we need to keep that those 45, however, only five with having fewer people. Plus, of the best varsity fours in the super fit, and Valerie has up,” Kuschel said, “but our out- will graduate in the spring. the seniors this year are really country last spring. He added put up some pretty good side hitters definitely need to Though unusually small in solid.” the Irish will count on the se- power numbers.” score more. We definitely need number, the senior class makes The seniors — Valeria niors this season as well. In addition to the experi- to do a better job of capitalizing up for its lack of size with tal- Brencher, Ching-Ting Hwang, “All five of [the seniors] com- ence the five seniors bring on our opportunities.” ent and leadership. Irish coach Morgan Kelley, Erin McCon- peted for us last year and I Martin Stone said he expects nell and Katie Suyo — have expect them to row well this see STONE/page 18 see KUSCHEL/page 17

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By ANDREW GASTELUM Sports Writer for conference win The road to the PGA tour can be a drawn-out one. It’s not as By VICKY JACOBSEN ule. simple as going into a draft and Sports Writer “We weren’t happy with definitely not as easy as Happy our conference finish last Gilmore made it look when he The Belles will be search- year,” Belles coach Michael won one tournament before tak- ing for their first win in a con- Joyce said. “We’re excited to ing on Hollywood’s equivalent of ference opener since 2007 as come out and continue our the Masters. they kick off the MIAA sea- preseason success and start “If you win the right tourna- son at home against Olivet on climbing our way up the con- ment, I guess it could work out Wednesday. ference standings.” that way, but it’s almost always Although the Belles (4-0) The Belles still possess more advanced than that,” senior have struggled in conference a perfect record after four Max Scodro said. play in recent years, includ- matches and have outscored College golfers are considered ing an eighth place finish their opponents 13-1. They to have amateur status, meaning last year with a 1-7 confer- narrowly lost 2-1 to Olivet (0- that they cannot take prize mon- ence record, their explosive 4) late last season, but their ey in tournaments since it would MATT SAAD/The Observer start has given the team con- competitiveness in that game Irish senior Max Scodro takes a swing during the Fighting Irish fidence as it enters the most see PGA/page 17 Gridiron Golf Classic on Sept. 27, 2010. important part of the sched- see JOYCE/page 18