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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 VOL. 102, NO. 51 ● SINCE 1908 Prof kisses pig for charity Greeks plan free concert for Ocean Isle anniversary T-shirt sales to help will be open to all members of the community in fund scholarships in conjunction with the Five Points Association’s Five honor of fi re victims after Five concert series. Nick Bradley, a co-service Kyle Moores chair of the university’s STAFF WRITER Greek Programming Board, has high hopes for the concert. USC’s Greek “My hopes for this Programming Board will concert are that it will host its inaugural Carolina remind the nation that on Remembrance Concert Oct. 28, 2007, seven special today at 5:30 p.m. in Five friends and students were Points. taken from our campuses,” The concert is being Bradley said. held in memory of the Bradley said the seven students who died money raised will help to in the Ocean Isle beach commemorate the victims. house tragedy on October “This concert and 28, 2007. remembrance fund will give The event will include people from the University a memorial slideshow, of South Carolina, speakers and live Clemson University performances by musical and the hometowns of Keri Goff/ THE DAILY GAMECOCK groups Villanova and the victims a chance to USC accounting professor Mariah Lynch was the winner of ESA’s Kiss the Pig fundraiser for the second year in a row. Danger Muffi n. celebrate the lives of seven Proceeds from the event extraordinary people and will benefit the Carolina President Andrew Gaeckle. students to donate for the fundraiser. keep them part of the USC Football players, administrators Remembrance Fund, President of Student Body Culbertson said Lynch consistently tradition forever,” Bradley which awards scholarships help ESA raise money for St. Jude’s Ambassadors Stephen Wright, Carolina raises a lot of money for the annual said. in honor of the seven fi re Productions President Ashley Wood, event and that this year used interesting Anyone seeking more victims. Halley Nani clinical assistant professor Kara means to do so. information or wishing THE DAILY GAMECOCK According to the concert Montgomery, accounting professor “Lynch reportedly told students that to make a donation to the Web site, fundraising Ted Rogers and international business if they donated money to the cause and Carolina Remembrance The USC service sorority Epsilon efforts will include T-shirt professor Andrew Spicer were also in ended up winning, she would cancel Fund should visit the Sigma Alpha held its annual Kiss The sales and sponsorships. the running. classes,” Culbertson said. concert Web site at Pig fundraiser event in front of Russell T-shirts were pre-ordered The sorority previously had the Last year, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, an www.sa.sc.edu/greeklife/ House Wednesday. by USC and Clemson winner kiss a real pig during the event, organization dedicated to education, concert.htm. The fundraiser, which involved students and will be on sale but according to Lindsay Parks, the service and sisterhood, raised $645, nominating prominent USC faculty for $15. Epsilon Sigma Alpha St. Jude’s chair, an amount which had already been Comments on this story? E-mail members, administrators and athletes The concert is free and circumstances made it hard to do so. surpassed the night before this year’s [email protected] for the honor of kissing a pig mascot on “I did put in a lot of time trying to event. Greene Street, raised approximately $760 fi nd a handler who would bring a pig to To advertise the event, the for the Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital the event,” Parks said. “Their concern organization handed out fliers and national foundation, which is Epsilon was that the pigs would catch diseases T-shirts and made an event page on Student Senate meeting 10/22: Sigma Alpha’s major philanthropy from being around humans.” Facebook. organization. Maria Culbertson, a third-year Culbertson said participation in the A resolution to commend South Carolina state Mariah Lynch, a USC accounting management and marketing student and fundraiser throughout the last week legislators on passing a law mandating the sale of professor, won the privilege of kissing fi re-safe cigarettes was approved. Epsilon Sigma Alpha publicity chair, was high, with about 10 to 15 members the pig mascot on Wednesday for the said money is raised by ESA members asking for money in front of Russell second year in a row. A resolution to strike the Title 300 fi nance codes and walking around in front of the Russell House for from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every She beat out several prominent to replace them with a new fi nance system was sent House for a week and asking students to day. candidates in the fundraiser, including back to Finance Committee. donate money in the name of one of the USC President Harris Pastides, USC nominees. football players Chris Smelley and Comments on this story? E-mail — Compiled by Halley Nani The nominees also raised money Ryan Succop and USC Student Body [email protected] themselves by asking family, friends and Presidential race tightens in fi nal week Associated Press-GfK poll shows party and McCain’s “Joe the plumber” analogy struck a chord. voters realigned after third debate Three weeks ago, an AP-GfK survey found that Obama had surged to a seven- point lead over McCain, lifted by voters Liz Sidoti who thought the Democrat was better Th e Associated Press suited to lead the nation through its sudden economic crisis. WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidential The contest is still volatile, and the split race tightened after the fi nal debate, with among voters is apparent less than two John McCain gaining among whites and weeks before Election Day. people earning less than $50,000, according “I trust McCain more, and I do feel that to an Associated Press-GfK poll that shows he has more experience in government McCain and Barack Obama essentially than Obama. I don’t think Obama has been running even among likely voters in the around long enough,” said Angela Decker, election homestretch. 44, of La Porte, Ind. The poll, which found Obama at 44 But Karen Judd, 58, of Middleton, Wis., percent and McCain at 43 percent, supports said, “Obama certainly has sufficient what some Republicans and Democrats qualifi cations.” She said any positive feelings THE DAILY GAMECOCK privately have said in recent days: that the about McCain evaporated with “the outright Alan Tauber / race narrowed after the third debate as The Associated Press-GfK poll shows the presidential race has narrowed with Obama at GOP-leaning voters drifted home to their POLL ● 3 44 percent and McCain at 43 percent, proving the contest is still volatile two weeks out.

Sports The Mix Opinion...... 4 TODAY FRIDAY Crime report...... 2 Check out what teams Austin AAAS discusses their annual Puzzles...... 7 Smallwood has on top of his NFL fashion show held tonight in the Comics...... 7 Classifi ed...... 10 Power Rankings. See page 9 RH ballroom. See page 5 67 50 65 63 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 pageTWO QDaily & A WITH Theme PIC OF THE DAY USC STUDENT ORGANIZATION Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Russell House Patio Leader Alpha Delta Pi’s Hoops and Hogs Eric Brei, president of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bodybuilding and Fitness Club Greene Street at USC Choose to Lose session 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RH, Room 303 1) What is your favorite club activity?

NPHC meeting “Th ee Mr.Mr. andand MissMiss USCUSC BodybuildingBodybuilding CompetitionCompetition 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. because it’s a unique experience. It’s a lot of fun.” RH, Room 201

EMPOWER meeting 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 2) How long have you been bodybuilding? RH, Room 303 “I’ve been bodybuilding since my freshman year, so Kara Roache / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Nihon Club meeting about four years.” Student referees at the University of South Carolina enjoy a playful moment in 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Humanities 403 between games at the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center athletic fi elds.

NASA scientist Dr. 3) How many competitions have you Hansen Climate Changes Local National World lecture participated in? Property and casualty BOWLING GREEN, LONDON — London buses 7:30 p.m. insurers are hoping a new Ky. — Western Kentucky have God on their side — but Law School Auditorium “I’ve done the Mr. USC competition three times facility coming to South University was locked not for long, if atheists have now and plan to do it a fourth time in April.” Carolina will do for home down for about three hours their way. VOX meeting building what a similar Wednesday after reports The sides of some of 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. testing facility in Virginia of gunmen on campus, but London’s red buses will RH, Room 348 4) What’s your favorite song to work out to? has done for car safety. offi cials said they could fi nd soon carry ads asserting The Institute for Business no evidence that shots had there is “probably no God,” Academic Team “‘Th e Kids Aren’t Alright’ by the Off spring. spring. It’sIt’s high-high- and Home Safety announced been fired or that anyone as nonbelievers fight what practice Wednesday its plans to had a weapon. they say is the preferential 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. energy and you can crank it up all the way and get build a $27 million research Someone reported seeing treatment given to religion Humanities 317 pumped.” facility in Chester County people with weapons in a in British society. that will allow scientists to building on a satellite campus Organizers of a campaign NASHI meeting see exactly what winds from and police later received to raise funds for the ads said 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. a Category 3 hurricane do reports that shots had been Wednesday they received Gambrell 151 5) Do you prefer the treadmill or track? to a 1,800-square-foot, two- fi red on the main campus. more than $113,000 in FRIDAY story home. Police searched a South donations, almost seven Why? Researchers also will look Campus building but did not times their target, in the at the effect of hail and fi nd any people with guns or hours since they launched Study Abroad “Th e track because I like to get a little bit more of a wind-blown fire on home witnesses who could confi rm the project on a charity Web information change in scenery.” construction. those reports. site. Supporters include 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This is going to be the Shortly before 1 p.m., Oxford University biologist Greene Street controlled experiment that the university sent a text Richard Dawkins, who — Compiled by Assistant News Editor Kara Apel we’ve been looking for for message warning students to donated $9,000. quite some time,” said Scott seek shelter after reports of The money will be used Schiff, director of Clemson shots fi red in or near Pearce to place posters on 30 buses University’s Wind and Ford Tower residence hall, carrying the slogan “There’s Structural Engineering though those reports were probably no God. Now stop Crime Report Research Facility, which also unconfi rmed. worrying and enjoy your tests construction materials Officials said there was life.” The plan was to run the to care for himself. He said he was fi ne in high winds. “They will some type of fi ght in or near ads for four weeks starting in FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 although he admitted to drinking 3/4 be able to do full-scale the residence hall, though it January, but so much money of a bottle of vodka. John Vehorn was Petit larceny of textbooks, 5:02 p.m. destructive testing.” did not involve weapons. has been raised that the arrested. Law Center, 1112 Greene St. The Insurance Center “We did have a fi ght and project may be expanded. Reporting offi cer: M.D. Evans An unknown suspect removed three for Building Safety lab will initial reports were that a “A lot of people say trying textbooks from an unsecured locker. MONDAY, SEPT. 20 be big enough to hold a full weapon was involved but that to organize atheists is like Estimated value: $480 house. Researchers also will has not been confirmed,” herding cats. The last couple Reporting offi cer: C. Carrington be able to let houses sit in said Bob Skipper, director of days shows that is not Found contraband, 5:34 p.m. the elements to see how of media relations for the true,” said comedy writer Bates House, 1423 Whaley St. SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 aging affects their ability to school. “We actually had Ariane Sherine, who started The officer was called in by the withstand different weather. reports of three different the campaign. complainant to pick up a small plastic Disorderly conduct, 9:05 p.m. The goal, says Julie fights, one on our south While most London buses baggie that could possibly contain Williams-Brice Stadium, 1000 George Rochman, president and campus about a mile from carry posters for shops or narcotics. The offi cer took 4.8 grams of Rogers Blvd. chief executive offi cer of the our main campus.” Hollywood movies, Christian marijuana into a locker to be destroyed. Several catering staff members told the Institute for Business and He said he did not know churches and Muslim groups Reporting offi cer: W. Guyon offi cer of a drunk person arguing with Home Safety, is to minimize whether the fights were have bought bus-side ad patrons for unknown reasons. When the damage. connected. space in the past. — Compiled by News Editor Liz Segrist offi cer talked to him, he was unsteady on The Institute for Business Spokeswoman Robbin Sherine came up with the his feet, slurring his speech and unable and Home Safety, funded Taylor said four people were idea after seeing Christian by property and casualty being questioned by police posters on London buses. insurers, will also be paying but no charges had been for the research facility. fi led. — The Associated Press The Daily Gamecock ● THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 PAGE 3

POLL ● Continued from 1 polls. Since the last AP-GfK survey in It was taken over fi ve days from late September, McCain also has: lying” in TV ads and his choice of Report suggests ways Thursday through Monday, starting —Posted big gains among likely running mate Sarah Palin, who the night after the candidates’ fi nal voters earning under $50,000 a “doesn’t have the correct skills.” debate and ending the day after year; he now trails Obama by just The new AP-GfK head-to-head to save, store water former Secretary of State Colin 4 percentage points compared with result is a departure from some, but Powell broke with the Republican 26 earlier. not all, recent national polls. expensive and lose more water Party to endorse Obama. —Surged among rural voters; Conservation group tries to Obama and McCain were to evaporation. Officials in McCain’s strong showing is partly he has an 18-point advantage, up essentially tied among likely voters help ease drought conditions Georgia recently suspended attributable to his strong debate from 4. in the latest George Washington plans to spend $40 million performance; Thursday was his best —Doubled his advantage among in major Southeast cities University Battleground Poll, on new reservoirs because of night of the survey. Obama’s best whites who haven’t fi nished college conducted by Republican strategist a budget crisis caused by the night was Sunday, hours after the and now leads by 20 points. McCain Ed Goeas and Democratic Jeffrey Collins economic downturn. Powell announcement, and the full and Obama are running about even Th e Associated Press pollster Celinda Lake. In other “Dams are expensive, impact of that endorsement may not among white college graduates, no surveys focusing on likely voters, destructive and shortsighted. have been captured in any surveys change from earlier. a Washington Post-ABC News COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)— Water efficiency, on the yet. Future polling could show —Made modest gains among poll and a Wall Street Journal- Four Southeastern cities could other hand, is cost-effective, whether either of those was merely whites of both genders, now leading NBC News survey have Obama save millions of gallons of proven and timely,” said John a support “bounce” or something by 22 points among white men and up by 11 points, and a poll by the water a day by repairing leaks, Ramsburgh, Chapter Director more lasting. by 7 among white women. nonpartisan Pew Research Center replacing fixtures and raising for the Sierra Club of South During their fi nal debate, a feisty —Improved slightly among has him leading by 14. water prices, according to a Carolina. McCain repeatedly forced Obama whites who are married, now with Polls are snapshots of highly fl uid report released Wednesday by But dams and reservoirs aren’t to defend his record, comments and a 24-point lead. campaigns. In this case, there is a an advocacy group to protect the only solution to storing associations. He also used the story —Narrowed a gap among margin of error of plus or minus rivers. water. One Atlanta group of a voter whom the Democrat had unmarried whites, though he still 3.5 percentage points; that means Conservation is a less proposed storing rainwater in met in Ohio, “Joe the plumber,” to trails by 8 points. Obama could be ahead by as many expensive and more practical large underground aquifers argue that Obama’s tax plan would McCain has cut into Obama’s as 8 points or down by as many as solution to the region’s water so it’s less likely to evaporate be bad for working class voters. advantage on the questions of whom 6. There are many reasons why problems than building dams to during droughts, said Michael “I think when you spread the voters trust to handle the economy polls differ, including methods of create new reservoirs, American Mikota, a research associate wealth around, it’s good for and the financial crisis. On both, estimating likely voters and the Rivers concluded in its report, for the South Carolina Water everybody,” Obama told the man the Democrat now leads by just 6 wording of questions. “Hidden Reservoir.” Resources Center at Clemson with the last name of Wurzelbacher, points, compared with 15 in the Charles Franklin, a University “We’re sitting on top of University. who had asked Obama whether previous survey. of Wisconsin political science a forgotten water supply. It’s Water managers in Charlotte his plan to increase taxes on those Obama still has a larger advantage professor and polling authority, in our kitchens, bathrooms, agreed with the message in the earning more than $250,000 a year on other economic measures, with said variation between polls occurs, laundry rooms, in our yards report but said it overstated would impede his ability to buy 44 percent saying they think the in part, because pollsters interview and gardens,” said Gerrit Jobis, how much water the Charlotte- the plumbing company where he economy will have improved a year random samples of people. Southeast regional director for Mecklenburg system could save works. from now if he is elected compared “If they all agree, somebody the group. through conservation in part On Wednesday, McCain’s with 34 percent for McCain. would be doing something terribly The report estimates because it used the highest day campaign unveiled a new TV ad Intensity has increased among wrong,” he said of polls. But he conservation could save up to of usage last year for the system that features that Obama quote, McCain’s supporters. also said that surveys generally fall 210 million gallons of water instead of a yearly average, and shows different people saying, A month ago, Obama had more within a few points of each other, a day in Atlanta, 47 million spokesman Vic Simpson said. “I’m Joe the plumber.” A man strong supporters than McCain adding, “When you get much gallons a day in Charlotte, 20 “We’ve been doing most of asks, “Obama wants my sweat to did. Now, the number of excited beyond that, there’s something to million gallons a day in Raleigh these best management practices pay for his trillion dollars in new supporters is about even. explain.” and 27 million gallons a day in for years,” said Simpson, who spending?” Eight of 10 Democrats are The AP-GfK survey included Columbia. added that average customer Since McCain has seized on that supporting Obama, while nine in 10 interviews with a nationally The Southeast has spent much water use in the system has line of argument, he has picked up Republicans are backing McCain. representative random sample of this decade in a drought, declined for the past fi ve years. support among white married people Independents are about evenly totaling 1,101 adults, including 800 and water shortages have crept The report details nine ways and non-college educated whites, split. deemed likely to vote. For the entire across the region. A recent the region can save water, like the poll shows, while widening his Some 24 percent of likely voters sample, the survey showed Obama World Wildlife Fund study requiring separate water meters advantage among white men. Black were deemed still persuadable, ahead 47 percent to 37 percent. found that global warming will for large landscaping projects voters still overwhelmingly support meaning they were either He was up by five points among bring higher temperatures and and charging more for that Obama. undecided or said they might switch all registered voters, including the more extreme droughts, likely water. The report estimates The Republican also has candidates. Those up-for-grabs likely voters. ending the region’s traditionally water use would decline 35 improved his rating for handling voters came about equally from A significant number of the easy and inexpensive access to percent if new, water-effi cient the economy and the financial the three categories: undecideds, interviews were conducted by water. fixtures were put into older crisis. Nearly half of likely voters McCain supporters and Obama dialing a randomly selected sample The report said building buildings and homes. think their taxes will rise under an backers. of cell phone numbers, and thus this dams and new reservoirs should “It’s not very expensive, and Obama administration compared Said John Ormesher, 67, of poll had a chance to reach voters be the last resort to solving it’s an easy way to stretch the with a third who say McCain would Dandridge, Tenn.: “I’ve got respect who were excluded from some other water problems because they’re water supply,” Jobis said. raise their taxes. for them but that’s the extent of it.”

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Education shouldn’t be EDITORIAL BOARD Editor Managing Editor fi rst for new BRAD MAXWELL CALLI BURNETT Copy Desk Chief Assistant Copy Desk Chief budget cuts AMANDA DAVIS PAUL BOWERS News Editor Sports Editor LIZ SEGRIST MICHAEL AGUILAR

State legislators should Th e Mix Editor Viewpoints Editor trim fat without hurting COLIN JONES JOSHUA RABON Design Director Photography Editor long-term growth outlook ELIZABETH HOWELL CHRISTINE GALLIGAN As a native South Carolinian, I know all too well the indifferent attitude that our state government IN OUR OPINION has toward education. To be fair, the state government has done some great things USC administrators for education in the past GONE GIGGIN’ decade, and for college students in particular. withhold information They have instituted the Kentucky overstepping bounds S.C. Education Lottery The USC Police last night had the courtesy not which has increased the Recent lawsuit to seize hypocrisy of the situation majority of states. The number of is somewhat astounding: UIGEA simply restricts to use the b-word: bomb. Unfortunately, they also CECIL BALLEW scholarships Internet domains grossly Kentucky residents should financial institutions had the discourtesy not to use any words at all, Second-year available to be allowed to place wagers from facilitating some deflecting any and all questions concerning the biology South Carolina violates citizens’ rights with the state and taxpaying transactions. Kentucky is on the move student students. More companies, but no one else. Based on the facts, it Russell House evacuation to University Spokesman — better watch your back. recently, they Can you imagine if Wal- seems as though Beshear was Recently, Kentucky Russ McKinney. have increased the award for Mart took such a stance? simply out to prove a point, Governor Steve Beshear Remaining tight-lipped is understandable in a LIFE and Palmetto Fellows By Beshear’s logic, Target albeit a positively stupid moved to seize 141 domain scholarship recipients up probably steals millions, one, and the case would be crisis, and making statements that turn out to be names registered to Internet to $7,500 and $10,000 nay, billions of dollars a dismissed without much untrue is potentially dangerous and irresponsible. gambling sites, fi ling suit in respectively for science and year. fanfare. Unfortunately, Franklin County Circuit But even several hours math majors. This has made Perhaps even more this has not proven to be Court. The move, which Students have a huge strides in retaining the troubling is his proposed the case. Judge Thomas after the evacuation ended, came with essentially no most gifted students from solution: Once the domains Wingate last week denied police still wouldn’t explain warning, going to more attractive are transferred to the requests by Interactive right to know targets some what happened. Given the out-of-state colleges. state, they will be blocked Media Entertainment and of the biggest extensive use our student But with the projected from Kentucky residents. Gaming Association and whether they are firms. The $232 million budget Apparently censorship is an the Interactive Gaming union receives every day, governor shortfall, I am afraid appropriate response to the Council to dismiss the case. claims the safe and why. students have a right to that these advances will runaway criminal wave that A final forfeiture hearing sites are know whether they are safe be wiped away by our is online gambling. has been scheduled for unregulated state government. Gov. JOSHUA It’s not like this is November 17. and why. and “are Mark Sanford has already RABON new territory for the It should be clear the If the police don’t know what happened, then who leeches on our mentioned education as First-year “gambling” industry. fight is less over morals communities.” does? And if they do know, why won’t they say so? one of the major sources of graduate After the 2006 passage and integrity than over But he budget cuts. Need I remind student of the Unlawful Internet dollars and cents (although The university generally deserves praise, however, doesn’t mean the governor that the reason Gambling Enforcement it certainly doesn’t have for taking the situation seriously, even if it was a false leeches in a South Carolina has been the Act, many online sites shut anything to do with moral sense. Apparently, alarm. No one should complain about the 10 extra laughingstock of the nation down their U.S. operations, common sense). Beshear there is nothing wrong minutes they had to wait for their Starbucks fi x — just is because of our state’s including PartyPoker, the is simply using the oft- with gambling — Kentucky resistance to spending industry leader at the time. maligned Internet gaming think of how Virginia Tech administrators were allows betting at racetracks money on education? After the UIGEA passed, industry as a vehicle to exert and has a lottery. One of positively berated for their inability to react to the Doesn’t it make sense that the company’s stock price a government-sponsored Beshear’s primary campaign shootings. Sadly, it’s impossible to overreact to threats our economy will greatly dropped over 60 percent. monopoly — through points was legalizing casino benefi t from an overall more Some firms continued, censorship. Whether you on college campuses in this era. gambling. Doing so, he educated population? however, arguing that agree with online poker or But the lines of communication should remain open. claimed at the time, would Gov. Sanford has bragged poker is a game of skill and not is irrelevant. Keeping bring an additional $500 What is being done to prevent this from happening about bringing more jobs therefore doesn’t fall under an eye on this story will be million in revenues to the to the state and, more the umbrella of gambling. important in the coming again? And what exactly did happen? It shouldn’t take state — to be spent wisely, specifically, more high- At the very nexus of the weeks, for the outcome days of calls to fi nd out exactly what took place in the of course. tech jobs. News fl ash, Gov. debate remains the fact could radically shape No, he doesn’t mind Russell House Tuesday night. Sanford: South Carolinians that playing online poker the future of Internet gambling. Beshear just won’t be benefitting from isn’t even illegal in a vast commerce. wants a monopoly. The these jobs unless they are fi rst educated and prepared CORRECTIONS to take them on. Some If you see an error in today’s paper, we want to know about may argue that taking it. E-mail us at [email protected] away scholarship money MyStudentBody misses message isn’t exactly detrimental to college students because Alcohol program focuses said that they have diffi culty awareness? You never saw they just take out student logging into the site, while people try to figure out ITʼS YOUR RIGHT loans to fund their on irrelevant facts, has some simply can’t achieve why Freddie Kruger killed education. the 80 percent needed to people in their sleep, and Voice your opinion on message boards at www.dailygamecock.com or send letters to the editor at Well, graduating with few benefi ts for students pass. The hassle of having I don’t need to know that [email protected] debt isn’t exactly smart, Halloween is right around to notify MyStudentBody the hippocampus helps nor is winding up with a the corner, and that means to get an actual working with coordination and is About The Daily Gamecock loan that takes 30 years the horror films will be password is a time waster, distorted with the presence Editor to pay off. That doesn’t viewed on my television. In and it is infuriating to get of alcohol. CONTACT INFORMATION BRAD MAXWELL Offi ces located on the third fl oor of the Russell House exactly sound great for the my opinion, there just isn’t stuck on 75 percent. The test does have Managing Editor Editor: [email protected] economy, either. The state a better one than Alfred But the truth is this is some useful information, CALLI BURNETT News: [email protected] Copy Desk Chief Viewpoints: [email protected] government has done great Hitchcocks’s “Psycho.” No simply an empty scare such as what to do if your AMANDA DAVIS Th e Mix: [email protected] things for college students matter how many times I tactic, a public relations roommate is suffering from Assistant Copy Desk Chief Sports: [email protected] PAUL BOWERS Public Relations: [email protected] in recent years and has see it, that shower scene and move by our university alcohol poisoning. I do give Online: www.dailygamecock.com Design Director Newsroom: 777-7726 given us reason to stay in the house that is best suited for the the school credit for trying ELIZABETH HOWELL Sports: 777-7182 Assistant Design Director Editor’s Offi ce: 777-3914 state, but I hope that the behind the movies. something, but the system A.J. BIKOWSKI Fax: 777-6482 governor and General Bates Hotel The “test” is simply 20 currently in use simply News Editor Assembly think twice before or so of the same recycled doesn’t cut it. LIZ SEGRIST still get me. Assistant News Editor MOORES, MARIN MUELLER The Daily Gamecock is cutting education funding, But on questions that can be If they desire to have KARA APEL Public Relations Director the editorially independent particularly for college campus, memorized or eventually all students become Viewpoints Editor CAM BYRD student newspaper of the JOSHUA RABON Assistant PR Director University of South Carolina. students. there is passed through simple knowledgeable about Assistant Viewpoints Editor CHRISTINA STRITZINGER It is published daily during I urge voters to think something trial and error if all else alcohol, put this in the DARREN PRICE Graduate Assistant LAKE MORRIS Th e Mix Editor JESICA JOHNSON the fall and spring semesters of the future of the state more fails. Since the test is so established curriculum COLIN JONES Student Media Director and nine times during the and decide whether they Th ird-year terrifying simplistic, it fails to address of University 101 and Assistant Mix Editor SCOTT LINDENBERG summer with the exception of ELLEN MEDER want the same apathetic print than a the issues with underage make it mandatory for all Faculty Adviser university holidays and exam Sports Editor ERIK COLLINS periods. Opinions expressed attitude toward education journalism sociopath and binge drinking, along students. Include videos, MICHAEL AGUILAR Creative Director in The Daily Gamecock are EDGAR SANTANA that prevailed until the Jim student with a with alcohol dependence guest speakers who were Assistant Sports Editor those of the editors or author MICHAEL BAUMANN Business Manager and not those of the University Hodges administration — vendetta and abuse. And even though victims of alcohol’s dark Photo Editor CAROLYN GRIFFIN or if they want something against we are supposed to work side and anything else that CHRISTINE GALLIGAN Advertising Manager of South Carolina. Th e Board Assistant Photo Editor SARAH SCARBOROUGH of Student Publications better. As we progress attractive women — the on an honor system, the can express the dangers ALAN TAUBER Classifi eds Manager and Communications is through the 21st century, MyStudentBody.com temptation to get one of of alcohol abuse, binge Copy Editors SHERRY F. HOLMES the publisher of The Daily it is apparent that South alcohol test. your friends who passed the drinking, alcohol poisoning EDDIE MANN, MEGAN Production Manager Gamecock. Th e Department VANDERSNICK, EMILY AHO, C. 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2. The New Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah sarcastically touched on various political hot Palin made her much-anticipated debut on topics. She poked fun at McCain’s angry MacBook Saturday Night Live this past weekend. The demeanor and said, “[Obama] makes John episode brought SNL its highest ratings in 14 McCain sound like a garbage truck unloading years, according to estimates by Nielson Media trash in a landfi ll.” The highlight: Seth Myers Apple now boasts a new Research . The program opened with the real wrote a rap for Palin to perform. But she was MacBook with an updated, Sarah Palin speaking to executive producer uncomfortable doing it, so very pregnant Amy more sophisticated design. Lorne Michaels backstage. In the meantime, Poehler performed the rap for the Alaskan The notebook includes Palin’s spokesman presented opening remarks governor, complete with backup Eskimos and an aluminum unibody at a press conference ordering reporters to the shooting of a moose. As Poehler chanted, enclosure, an ultrathin not use “recording devices and don’t write “All the mavericks in the house put your hands LED-backlit display, five anything down.” Palin look-alike Tina Fey up,” Palin joined in raising the roof. times faster NVIDIA graphics performance and a new smooth glass multi- touch trackpad. Jony Ive, Apple’s senior vice president of design, 3. Justin Nozuka said that traditionally notebooks are made from Half Japanese and half American, catchy, soulful melody with a snap-worthy multiple parts but that singer-songwriter Justin Nozuka has percussive grove. Spanning throughout Apple has decided to create a distinct acoustic soul flavor that will the album, his lyrics are cleverly painted a notebook with aluminum have you yearning for more. At the ripe with a sea of feel-good images. His smooth — a thinner, lighter and age of 20, he has captured the neo-soul, demeanor and uniquely exceptional vocals more robust material. Frank Franklin II / The Associated Press folk, old-time blues and pop genres in his are sure to please a wide range of listeners. Apple gets brownie points The new, all-glass and -metal Apple MacBook is debut release “Holly” (2008, Glass Note) . Expect to see great things from him — for their environmentally shown Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in New York. “After Tonight” is a standout hit — a this star is on the rise. friendly efforts, using green materials and processes smaller boxes, fewer planes and flaunts more vivid from start to finish. The and less fuel to transport. colors. MacBook owners In light of the death issues. The notebook is produced The LED light has several understand the beauty economy’s recent book peaked at No. 2 with highly recyclable advantages, both aesthetic and reliability of Apple downturn, the 2005 among the nonfiction aluminum and glass and energy-efficient. It products. If you have at 5. 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jeans. Brad also makes wedding dresses and will launch Event features unique, wearable clothing a lingerie line to accompany Aholic in the spring. Boultinghouse said his inspiration comes from from Target, Goodwill, student designers “subcultural art and music that hasn’t been in the spotlight” and that his line “tests the limit between upscale and casual fashion.” Boultinghouse’s line Ashley Warren THE DAILY GAMECOCK has also been featured in a live show in downtown Greenville. He summed up his collection by saying, “The The Association of African American Students will awkward becomes the eccentric and the eccentric hold their annual fashion show tonight at 7:30 p.m. in becomes the Aholic.” the Russell House Ballroom. The AAAS has been putting on this fashion show The theme of tonight’s show is “Ready to wear, for over 15 years . Proceeds of the show will go toward with a twist,” featuring items that are different yet operations of the organization. These include the still affordable. The idea behind this show is to make AAAS’s philanthropy, leadership retreats and “Voices a collection people usually wouldn’t put together and of Color.” The group’s charity is the Oliver Gospel make it work. Mission, a homeless shelter. “Voices of Color” has “Why buy a knockoff when you can make your own previously been the association’s twice-a-semester thing?” said second-year marketing student Dezmon newsletter, but this year it is being converted into a Gilmore, one of the program’s organizers. With eclectic literary magazine. “Voices of Color” will contain art, pieces donated by Target, gathered at Goodwill or poetry and songs created by students. made by student designers, tonight’s show is all about Randy Gaines, president of the AAAS and a fourth- making your own style. Besides the uniqueness of the year sport and entertainment management student, said clothing modeled tonight, show goers can also expect that this show is not only an opportunity for students to much diversity. see the latest trends in fashion, but also an “opportunity “This fashion show is New York, Japan, Paris and for students within the college to see their colleagues St. Croix, so it shows many different cultures on one and classmates at work and support them.” stage,” said Gilmore. Gaines said the AAAS has a family atmosphere and Brad Boultinghouse, a second-year fashion asks students to “come out and support our brothers merchandising student, encourages students to come and sisters.” to the show tonight because it will showcase “not Tickets to the event are $7 and may be purchased only previously known designers but up-and-coming upon arrival. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. designers as well so that students can get noticed.” Boultinghouse is one of these designers. He has created his own line titled Aholic that will be highlighted in the show. Brad’s pieces include a plaid dress and skinny Comments on this story? E-mail [email protected] Special to THE DAILY GAMECOCK . PAGE 6 The Daily Gamecock ● THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 PHO VIET BRINGS SOUTH ASIAN FLAVOR TO COLUMBIA REEGIONALGIONAL COONCERTNCERT Restaurant uses authentic fl avors, exotic drink celery, bok choy and either rice noodles or yellow egg CAALENDARLENDAR noodles. In addition to this, the pho can be served with offerings to preserve Vietnamese culture, traditions tofu, chicken, seafood or any number of types of beef. The vegetarian soup is good but at times flavorless. “Pho Viet ” Instead, opt for pho with chicken or brisket. ★★★ 1/2 out of ✩✩✩✩✩ Possibly Pho Viet’s best offering is its beverage menu. Their jelly pearl drinks are creamy and icy and are served Marin Mueller with small tapioca “pearls,” which add a chewy texture to THE DAILY GAMECOCK the beverage. Pho Viet also offers a number of smoothies, COLUMBIA, SC CHARLESTON, SC which range in fl avor from soursop to the surprisingly Admittedly, South Carolina isn’t known for the quality delicious avocado. My favorite was the vanilla pearl of its Asian-themed restaurants, but a handful of eateries MUSIC FARM Oct. 26 drink, but the fl avors range from the exotic — such as COLONIAL LIFE ARENA Oct. defy this stereotype. Pho Viet, one of Columbia’s only watermelon and coconut — to more traditional fl avors Unearth; Oct. 28 Vietnamese restaurants, uses authentic fl avors and exotic 23 Rascal Flatts, Taylor such as Thai tea and taro root. offerings to prove that the Midlands are home to delicious Squirrel Nut Zippers; Although the food and service at Pho Viet are excellent, Swift; Nov. 9 Trans- Vietnamese food. the atmosphere leaves much to be desired. The restaurant Nov. 8 MC Chris Pho Viet’s appetizers defi nitely shouldn’t be missed. Siberian Orchestra is located in a building that clearly used to be a fast food The Vietnamese spring rolls (which are also offered with establishment and is complete with an unused drive- NORTH CHARLESTON entirely vegetarian ingredients) definitely aren’t your through window. Additionally, the décor, while nice, is FIVE POINTS PUB Nov. 6 mother’s straight-from-the-freezer microwavable egg rolls. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER sparse, and the restaurant looks unfi nished and generally The spring rolls are wrapped in transparent rice papers, Cravin Melon; Nov. 21 unpolished. A few simple modifi cations in the décor could Oct. 24-25 Widespread which do little except hold the rest of the ingredients do wonders in improving the restaurant’s image. Jay Clifford; Nov. 27-28 together. As a result, the rest of the ingredients stand out, Panic; Despite a lackluster interior, Pho Viet offers delicious and the spring rolls are light, instead of heavy and fi lling. Villanova food at an inexpensive price. 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he didn’t even want to play today, so we held Garcia unsatisfactory in practice, him out.” Spurrier waffl es on decision to start As for redshirt sophomore quarterback Chris Smelley, he will likely see playing Smelley, Beecher or Brindise time but may not start. “Smelley took some snaps with the fi rst team today,” Spurrier said. “But Chris and Sam Davis Stephen seem to do better coming off the THE DAILY GAMECOCK bench, so maybe if someone else is the starter, they’ll play better.” USC coach Steve Spurrier and the South That leaves two other possibilities: Carolina Gamecocks are once again uncertain redshirt junior Tommy Beecher and redshirt of who will be the starting quarterback freshman Zac Brindise. For Beecher, come game day. After a frustrating 24-17 Tennessee could be his fi rst start since his loss against a No. 15-ranked LSU team, opening night debacle in which he threw Spurrier said the starting quarterback after four interceptions. Since being pulled from this week’s bye could be anybody. that game, he has only thrown four passes. “We don’t know who our starter is right “Tommy took some snaps today,” Spurrier now,” Spurrier said after Wednesday night’s THE DAILY GAMECOCK said. “Maybe we’ll start him.” Alan Tauber / practice. “It’s sort of up in the air.” For Brindise, it would be his first time USC coach Steve Spurrier has yet to settle on a quarterback this season. He has spent Redshirt sophomore Stephen Garcia ever seeing the fi eld. much of the season trying to decide between Stephen Garcia and Chris Smelley. made his fi rst career start against LSU after “We might put Zac Brindise out there leading the team to a comeback victory over fi rst,” Spurrier said. “He took a few snaps game against Tennessee. Spurrier would like Many things are in question for the South Kentucky the week before, he but will likely with the fi rst team.” to get freshman Eric Baker playing time, but Carolina Gamecocks after last week’s loss. not make the start against the Tennessee And as for USC’s running game, or lack his fumbling may hinder that idea. Some players may be stepping on the fi eld Volunteers on the Saturday after next. This there of, Spurrier does intend on handing “We were hoping to get Eric Baker some for their fi rst time against Tennessee. But as could be for numerous reasons, yet Spurrier the ball off more to mix things up. Who carries, but he got in there and fumbled the one would expect, Coach Steve Spurrier is did make it clear that he wasn’t pleased with will be carrying the ball is also in question, ball, so that wasn’t a good start,” Spurrier anything but happy after a loss. his young quarterback. with nearly all of the team’s running backs said. “We may do a little extra conditioning “We need to teach Stephen to throw it not participating in Wednesday night’s Spurrier also found Senior Bobby tomorrow,” Spurrier said. away every now and then instead of always practice due to injury. Senior Mike Davis Wallace’s performance unimpressive. trying to run out of there,” Spurrier said. had fluid drained from his knee after it “Bobby only had one or two carries and “His shoulder was sore today, so he didn’t became swollen following the LSU game, nothing good happened, so we’ll see what Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@mailbox. even go with the fi rst group ... He acted like but he will most likely be healthy for USC’s happens with that,” Spurrier said. sc.edu Volleyball faces Bulldogs after important victory

Following big win to keep up the intensity For South Carolina, this as the Tigers rebounded should be considered a against Auburn, team with an impressive 25-13 break as they will only face domination of their own. SEC competition for the returns home tonight The Gamecocks must rest of the year. Following have been offended that a the game tonight, the Jake Luce conference bottom-dweller Gamecocks will travel to THE DAILY GAMECOCK had stuck it to them Athens for their conference because they came out matchup Friday night. In the midst of strong, winning the third Leading the Carolina conference play, women’s and fourth sets to pull out offense tonight will likely volleyball will take on the victory. be two key contributors a relatively unimpressive Tonight South Carolina who have stepped up Alan Tauber / THE DAILY GAMECOCK South Carolina State team (15-4, 7-3) will get a break consistently throughout the tonight . from the arduous SEC season. Ivana Kujundzic Sophomore forward Brooke Jacobs attempts to squeeze by a Furman defender. The Gamecocks are schedule as they take on and Belita Salters are coming off a much-needed South Carolina State (9-18, both 6-foot-1 and have victory against Auburn 3-2), a team that has not been dependable threats, this weekend where they had an impressive year. averaging 3.63 and 3.12 USC takes on Tigers outmatched the Tigers The Bulldogs will look kills per set respectively. three sets to one. Though for Jarne Gleaton and Perry Currently, Kujundzic is Auburn has yet to win a Ligons to lead the pack if third in the SEC for kills conference game this they want any chance at while Saunders leads the season, the victory should beating the Gamecocks conference with a .408 in midweek matchup still be a boost of confi dence at home. Both players are hitting percentage . for Carolina to build on. averaging over two kills While those two In the game, South per game and should be the are converting on Women’s soccer aims to end losing need to play well the rest of the season to Carolina dominated the fi rst only threats Carolina must opportunities, junior secure their spot. The squad is obviously set 25-11 but were unable contain to ensure the win. Bridget Denson-Dorman streak against strong LSU squad very motivated to make the tournament, but will be setting them up all Smith stresses the fact that the team needs to night. The 5-foot-9-inch Drew Lattier take each game one at a time to get there. Denson-Dorman leads the STAFF WRITER “We always know in the back of our team in assists with 660 on minds we are fighting to get [to the SEC the season, which accounts The South Carolina women’s soccer team tournament], but we have to focus on each for over 75 percent of the is on the rebound, looking to pick up a opponent every night,” Smith said. “Any team’s overall assists . win tonight against a red-hot LSU Tigers time we are home and fi nishing out this SEC The team’s setup girl is squad. conference trying to make postseason, we’re second in the conference The Gamecocks (10-4-3, 4-3-1 SEC) going to have a lot of motivation.” for assists, averaging 10.48 dropped close matches to Auburn and The Tigers are in a more comfortable spot per game. Alabama last weekend while on the road, the in the race to the tournament, currently in Overall, South Carolina team’s fi rst back-to-back losses of the year. the second seeded position. Carolina will should feel extremely “Two in a row hurts, but we have put it need several offensive performers to step confi dent in their matchup behind us,” USC Coach Shelley Smith said. up in tonight’s game after being shut out tonight against the “What we’ve done every time we have a last weekend. Specifically from freshman Bulldogs as South Carolina setback like that, we have bounced back and forward Kayla Grimsley , who leads the team State has yet to beat or play proved our performances.” in goals this season . The forward will look any noteworthy opponent. While Carolina must gain confi dence to to score her ninth goal and get back into the At one point this season, play well tonight, the LSU squad has played offensive swing of things against LSU. the Bulldogs tallied an 11- nothing short of exceptional soccer as of late. The Gamecocks know full well that game losing streak while After losing their fi rst two conference games, the LSU team coming into town is a very playing only one ranked the Tigers have knocked out fi ve conference talented program, and the game will be opponent. opponents in a row, most recently defeating diffi cult. However, Smith believes the players After beating Auburn, Vanderbilt and Kentucky this past weekend. will rise to the challenge. the Gamecocks are The streaking LSU team is full of “We don’t mind a team that is on a streak. relatively pleased with their experienced players who are playing well It’s only going to help us come back from position halfway through late in the season. Offensive threats like a weekend that we lost to teams that we conference play. Of the ten Malorie Rutledge and Rachel Yepez , juniors shouldn’t have,” Smith said. “To come back remaining games, Carolina playing together for their third year, will and play a team that has done well and is has beaten seven of their pose a defi nite challenge for the Gamecock ranked currently is all that much more opponents already this defenders. motivation to prove ourselves on a national season. Approaching the end of the regular season, level.” The game against South the Gamecocks have just three games to The match is set for 7 p.m. and will be at Carolina State tonight is play before the bracket is selected for the Stone Stadium. slated to start at 7 p.m. THE DAILY GAMECOCK SEC Tournament. The top eight seeds in Alan Tauber / the conference advance to the tournament, Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@mailbox. Setter Bridget Denson-Dorman prepares to set up a Comments on this story? E-mail and the currently sixth-ranked Gamecocks sc.edu spike in a game against Georgia. 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Special to THE DAILY GAMECOCK A men’s rugby player dives for extra progress during one of the team’s games. Rugby preps for Furman them on a consistent basis. Some people Carolina hopes to stay sharp after forget that despite their division, status in comeback win against Clemson rugby doesn’t matter,” Geib said. “Furman is Division 3, not from lack of talent, but lack of school size. I think they’re consistently one Michael Aguilar of the better 10 teams in the entire south. SPORTS EDITOR We lost the 2004 and 2005 Palmetto Rugby Union Championship matches to them back Football has the luxury of ending its when we were a mid-grade Division 2 team, season against its archrival. Every year the but I think we’re ready for them.” Clemson vs. Carolina football game is an That, of course, is not to say that the event that fans for both sides mark on the Paladins won’t be ready for Carolina. calendar. The outcome of the game will Furman has many strengths on its team, affect a team’s entire offseason. If you win, specifically, the Paladins rely on strong you are heroes. If you lose, you spend the coaching for success over opponents. entire year boiling until you have a chance “The past few times we’ve played them to redeem yourself. they’ve been real strong from their scrum- The men’s rugby season, for better or for half through their centers,” Geib said. worse, does not have the same luxury. Last “They’ve never been able to match the Saturday the team faced Clemson and won. physicality and strength of our forwards. However, instead of spending the rest of the They’re well-coached, however, so anything year celebrating its victory, the team has to is possible. Their coach [John Roberts] is an come out this Saturday and perform against alumnus of USC, and he’s always ready for a diffi cult opponent in Furman. this match.” Mark Humphrey / The Associated Press Certainly Carolina won’t complain about Even though Furman will have a good Lendale White celebrates a touchdown for Tennessee. The Titans are undefeated this year. the victory over the Tigers, though. strategy on Saturday, Carolina knows that “You know, this was our third straight this game is important. in the playoffs, which would Ward and his other receivers. victory over [Clemson], and it still felt as “Hopefully this match will get us focused Titans, Bucs give a major edge. The Steelers expect to have good as the first one [in Nov. 2007] that as we prepare for the SEC Championship Willie Parker back this week broke our futility streak against them,” Tournament coming up in two weeks,” 3. New York Giants just in time for their matchup Assistant Coach Erik Geib said. “It was Geib said. “A win over Furman (National among NFL The Giants have come out with the Giants. A win over their Rugby Homecoming Weekend, and D3 Runner-Up), coupled with our win this season poised to defend the Giants would give the all [their] alumni were there yelling against over Clemson (the only other D1 school in their Super Bowl title. With Steelers momentum that they us. It was good for our young guys to see S.C.) and a future match (Nov. 15) against top-fi ve teams the exception of the Monday could use to catch Buffalo why the rivalry in rugby is perhaps more Palmetto Cup Champions Coastal Carolina, night game against the and Tennessee in hopes of intense than the football rivalry — there’s would establish us as the best team in South Midseason rankings Browns that New York forgot getting home fi eld advantage real, visceral hate out there in a much more Carolina without a doubt.” to show up for, the Giants in the playoffs. physical sport.” If Carolina can establish dominance in dominated by AFC have looked dominant. Carolina’s comeback victory over the then- the state, it will set the team up perfectly for The Giants present a very 5. Tampa Bay ranked No. 18 team gave the Gamecocks a run at bigger titles. balanced offense with Buccaneers plenty of steam heading into this weekend’s The game will be held at the Blatt P.E. The NFL has been plagued an ability to run the ball Tampa Bay is the least matchup with Furman. However, Carolina Center Saturday at 1 p.m. with inconsistent play and consistently as well as pick flashy team on this list, but must beware of overlooking the apparently parity this season, leading up big gains in the passing they are continuing to win. outmatched Paladins. Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@ many fans to wonder who game. The Giants once again The Bucs have reverted back “In the past, we’ve seemingly overlooked mailbox.sc.edu the best really is. Traditional have been able to get pressure to their traditional formula powers such as the Colts, on the quarterback as they for winning: Run the ball, Patriots and are second in the league in eliminate turnovers on Cowboys are sacks. This pass rush takes offense and play stout defense. all having loads of pressure off of the This formula allowed the down years secondary and allows them Buccaneers to pull off an and look to be to be aggressive. The Giants impressive beatdown of the aging before will face a tough test this Carolina Panthers in week our very eyes. Sunday as they take on the six. The Buccaneers with Here are my Pittsburgh Steelers, who have quarterback Jeff Garcia have AUSTIN rankings of the the most sacks in the NFL. been able to make plays in SMALLWOOD top five teams A win by the Giants would the passing game because Th ird-year in the NFL up make a huge statement to the everyone in focused on their fi n a n c e to this point in rest of the NFL that the road running game led by Earnest student the season. to the Super Bowl still comes Graham and Warrick Dunn. through New York. The offense is also helped by 1. Tennessee Titans the fact that they do not have The Titans remain the 4. Pittsburgh Steelers to score a lot of points to win. only unbeaten team in the The Steelers seem to be one The Buccaneers’ defense is NFL. They have been able to of the few traditional powers not allowing a lot of points maintain this record through that is living up to their and is forcing opposing physical play on both sides billing this season. Their quarterbacks to turn the ball of the ball. The Titans defense has been attacking over with their aggressive currently have the best the opposing quarterbacks all cover two scheme. The Bucs defense in the league, and season, racking up 25 sacks face the Cowboys, who are in they are stuffi ng the run and through six games. This the midst of throwing away not allow the opposing team pressure on the quarterbacks their season, this weekend. to score. When the Titans leads to turnovers and better This game gives the have the ball, they simply run fi eld position for the balanced Buccaneers a chance to beat it down the opponent’s throat Steelers offense. The Steelers up on Cowboys quarterback with their two running backs offense has been clicking Brad Johnson , who was Lendale White and Chris on all cylinders this season Tampa’s quarterback when Johnson . Both offer a change despite running back Willie they won the Super Bowl. of pace for the other, which Parker missing time with wears down the opponent. an injury. The Steelers were The Titans do, however, still able to run the ball in • KAYAKING face their toughest test of the Parker’s absence, which • TUBING season Monday night against opened up passing lanes for • CANOEING the Colts. Ben Roethlisberger to get 1107 State Street • Cayce, SC 29033 (803) 796 - 4505 the ball downfield to Hines www.adventurecarolina.com 2. Buffalo Bills The Bills have marched out to a lead in the AFC east this season because of solid play on offense, defense and special teams. Second-year quarterback Trent Edwards has proven that he can be an elite quarterback if he stays healthy. In fact the Bills’ only loss this season came in a game in which Edwards was knocked out with a concussion. The Bills’ defense has been making plays all season by creating turnovers and giving their offense great fi eld position. The Bills have perhaps the best special teams in the league because of their multiple return men and clutch play from the kicking game. If the Bills can hold their ground and hold off the Jets and Patriots, they may be able to lock up home fi eld PAGE 10 The Daily Gamecock ● THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008

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