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Elliot show his true strength Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor in Saturday’s game No. 23 running back Jay Finley tries to break the tackle of Sam Houston State No. 1 cornerback Victor Carmichael during the game that ended in a Baylor victory, 34-3. Page B2

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By Chris Derrett jitters settled and another week of practice kins said. not get to those plays, depending on the Sports editor under its belt, Baylor looks to present a Watkins explained that Buffalo might game’s flow. more polished product this weekend. send two defenders toward the tackles, one “We’ll definitely get more looks against While Baylor’s 34-3 win over Sam Hous- Last Saturday Griffin disproved any of which is Watkins. He said nobody was Buffalo. We’ll be able to do more of the ton State sent fans home happy and gave doubts about his running ability, while Jay overlooking Sam Houston State, but Buf- things we’re accustomed to doing, whether the Bears a slew of positive statements af- Finley, who suffered a nagging ankle injury falo brings a different level of competition. it’s the short game or the long game. Not terward, the team now welcomes Buffalo in 2009, broke a 44-yard touchdown run. “They’re a different caliber. Their- de that Sam Houston is an undisciplined de- to town. From Art Briles’ perspective, the Still several quarterback-receiver hook- fense is a lot faster, a lot more aggressive,” fense, but [Buffalo’s defense] will be a lot difficulty – and valuable preparation for ups fell just out of reach, and even though he added. more structured, more cover two; we’ll Baylor’s conference game – should increase the Bears finished with 200 yards on 25 car- Buffalo also packs experience through- know when they’re blitzing,” Griffin said. this Saturday. ries, 13 went for fewer than five yards. out the defensive side. Two seniors anchor What Baylor’s defense gained in speed “From a coaching standpoint and a Capturing BU Football “We’d certainly like to run the ball a little the inside linebacking slots, and a pair of it lost in experience. It showed in the box players’ standpoint, that is exciting coming more conventionally that we did [Saturday] seniors also play in the three-man defensive score, as redshirt freshman Tevin Elliot led Check out the images into this week. We will have to play. We will night, but when you average eight yards a line. The Bulls’ media guide also lists three the team in tackles and true freshman Ah- our photographers have to play well to win the football game. carry, that’s not bad,” Briles said. of four secondary players as seniors, includ- mad Dixon was third totaling four tackles. nabbed at We will have to execute to win the football The Bears’ running backs have another ing Josh Thomas, who sprints on Buffalo’s Baylor will be further tested this week, Saturday’s game versus game,” Briles said. chance to re-establish the run after last track team. as Buffalo brings quicker playmakers as Sam Houston State Although the Bears won easily, Briles year’s struggle, while offensive lineman After the game, Briles said the team was part of a bowl subdivsion conference. pointed to the dropped and incomplete Danny Watkins expects to see a different unable to try some of the plays it wanted to Important to improving on the Bears’ passes, inconsistent running game and look against the Bulls. utilize because of Sam Houston State’s de- statistically bottom-dwelling defense of www.baylorlariat.com struggles to keep the Bearkat offense off the “They have a weird, shift-looking front fensive formations and the lack in time of field late in the game. With the first-game that we’re going to work on this week,” Wat- possession. Saturday the Bears may or may SEE GAME, page B5 Tough foe in town as Bears welcome Lobos

By Matt Larsen Sports writer

If Baylor soccer is ever going to see itself in the mirror, tonight’s the night as they take on the Uni- versity of New Mexico at 7 p.m. at Betty Lou Mays field. “New Mexico is a tough, phys- ical, bruising kind of team. They play with a lot of heart and soul,” head coach Marci Jobson said. “Their coach really stresses a lot of the same things that are im- Nick Berryman | Lariat Photography portant to my team. I think it’s go- The volleyball team celebrates after winning a point against TCU Tuesday at the Ferrell Center. The Bears won ing to be a slugfest.” the game against the Horned Frogs 3-2. Outside her own squad, Job- son compares New Mexico to Ari- zona State and Houston, games Volleyball ready for Orlando that Baylor split 1-1. The Bears (5-1-0) recorded their first and only loss of the season against the Sun Devils on tourney following comeback Aug. 29 in Tempe, falling 3-1. “I don’t see them [New Mex- By Rachel Roach tournament. Coach Jim Barnes explained ico] as better or worse than Ari- Sports writer Senior libero Caitlyn Trice the team’s goals for the UCF Clas- zona State,” Jobson said. “I see stays focused and optimistic. sic focus on offense. them as different. They [Arizona This weekend the Baylor vol- “Coming off of the last tourna- “We feel that if we get better State] are a little more of an on- leyball team will be playing in its Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor ment and TCU, we’ve learned a offensively then we will be able the-ground team.” final early season tournament in lot. We have high expectations for to compete with Top 20 teams,” As for Houston, Baylor comes No. 13 forward Hanna Gilmore protects the ball from a University of Tex- Orlando at the Courtyard by Mar- ourselves. It will be a good learn- Barnes said. off the 1-0 win over the Cougars as San Antonio defender Friday, at Betty Lou Mays Field. Gilmore scored riot/ UCF Classic. ing experience, and we hope to get The Bears are going into the last Sunday. one goal as the Lady Bear took down the Roadrunners 4-0. Bears are scheduled to play some wins for our records,” Trice weekend with two players who Jobson says that like Houston, and a tie against the University of “In my mind that’s a good enough Jacksonville University, Univer- said. have contributed to Baylor lead- New Mexico will be a good test for Wisconsin-Milwaukee, two teams result.” sity of Central Florida and Florida After three losses in the Diet ing the Big 12 Conference in three her team as it prepares for confer- that received votes in the latest With the Lobos’ attention- Atlantic University. Coke Classic last weekend in Min- team categories and four indi- ence play. NSCAA poll. grabbing wins, Jobson expects to After an intense and hard- nesota, the team feels confident vidual categories. Trice leads in Despite all the comparison to To add to its resume, New face a team with few spots to ex- earned five-set, comeback win in its ability to work through the digs (207) and digs per set (6.27). other teams, New Mexico made Mexico shut out Baylor’s fellow ploit. over TCU on Tuesday, the Bears tough points and pull through in some splashes of its own with a Big 12 member Nebraska. “They feel prepared for this upcoming the future. SEE VBALL, page B5 win over Marquette University beat Nebraska 3 – 0,” Jobson said. SEE SOCCER, page B5 FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 | the Sports B2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Elliott turns heads in first game, no surprise to Briles By Matt Larsen liott waited just three plays before Sports Editor getting in on a tackle. He would record one more Some athletes take years to have tackle before finding his way into their breakout, head-turning per- the Sam Houston State backfield in formance. For redshirt freshman the second quarter to drop running Tevin Elliott, it took one game. back J.D. Morrow for a loss of four “He is a guy that we knew yards. would play well because there are Sam Houston State quarterback two or three things that you can- Bryan Randolph again found El- not hide and one of them is talent,” liott in his backfield during the head coach Art Briles said. “You third quarter. can try to disguise it any way you This time Elliott picked up his want to, but when the opportunity first career sack by dropping the presents itself, it is going to come Bearkat quarterback five yards be- out. Tevin does a great job of not hind the line. hiding that.” Elliott went on to contribute The linebacker-turned-defen- two more tackles to close out what sive end quietly led the team with he hoped to be an eye-catching eight tackles on Saturday against performance for his coaching staff. Sam Houston State, including two Though he didn’t get the start, tackles for loss and a sack to cap off he had Briles’ attention before Sat- his first game in a green and white urday’s performance. jersey. When asked before the season Elliott also led the team in tack- whether he wanted a defensive end les without starting the game. He like Texas A&M senior Von Miller recorded the first two tackles on who led the nation in sacks last special teams during Baylor’s first season, Briles chose to set the bar a two kickoffs before lining up for little differently. his first snap against a collegiate “I want a defensive end like Sarah Groman | Round Up Photographer offense. Tevin Elliott,” he said. No. 18 defensive end Tevin Elliott rushes at Sam Houston State No. 15 quarterback Greg Sprowls late in Saturday’s game. Elliott, who was not in the “When I came down it looked The redshirt freshman, dubbed Bears’ starting lineup, finished with eight tackles. Between high school and college, Elliott switched from outside linebacker to defensive end. like they were a little scared or a the Terminator by teammates and “It’s more physical at defensive around 245 so he could maximize him at defensive end one day. And mage, I actually ran into him, and little timid,” Elliott said of the Sam coaches, made the switch from end. A lot of guys are up around size and speed. we had to call him off. We could he cracked my neck five times,” Houston State kick coverage play- outside linebacker to defensive end 300 (lbs.) and if you register 225 Despite a year of physical and not block him.” redshirt sophomore Robert Griffin ers responsible for blocking him. after playing both middle and out- (lbs.), that’s not big enough. You’ve mental changes, it took his coach The final question of his po- III said. “So I got to make a couple plays.” side backer in high school. got to use your quickness a lot, got just a few snaps to see his potential tential came down to earning the “He was trying to back off and I The Mount Pleasant native went Though the switch is not an un- to be real explosive to play defen- on the defensive line. respect of his teammates, and like ran into him with my head. He’s got on to make a few more during the common one to make, the all-state sive end.” “We kind of walked into it last his coaches, he earned his quarter- a body like a rock. He knows how course of the evening as well. linebacker had to adjust his game. Knowing he was going to be year,” Briles said of discovering El- back’s respect before stepping on to hit, and he’s a very determined After rotating in behind fellow “I had never played defensive lining up against 300 lb. offen- liott’s niche at defensive end. “He the field last Saturday. individual. So I’m proud to see him defensive end, Gary Mason, Jr., El- end before in my life,” he said. sive linemen, Elliot bulked up to was on our scout team, and we put ““At the first or second scrim- doing big things.” Chalk Talk lets students, players discuss strategy By Olga Gladtskov Ball defense in tackles,” Sampson said. “All football teams grow more on Saturday. Follow Assistant City Editor Scotton, a defensive tackle, said from their first to second game “I mean, it was great that they the line has improved since last than any other time in the season,” came out and supported us,” Samp- In Baylor’s second Chalk Talk year. Babers said. son said. Sampson also appreciated Saturday’s of the season on Thursday, Baylor “We’re so much faster than Babers said Baylor will be fac- the new March of the Bears event, players Lanear Sampson and Zac we’ve been since I have been here,” ing a tougher opponent this week. which occurs two hours before Scotton and Coach Dino Babers Scotton said, “Our secondary is fly- Babers said that many of the Bulls’ kickoff. discussed the win against Sam ing around and making plays.” starters have been playing on the “It was exciting and it kinda got Game Houston and Saturday’s game Babers, special teams coordina- team for at least three years. us going,” Sampson said. “I hope against Buffalo. tor, said he liked the performance “They are going to be physical we can do that again this week.” Sampson, a wide receiver, said of the offensive line. — they are going to be a heck of a Scotton said there was a great he was pleased with how the team “I thought it was a nice job on lot faster,” Babers said. turnout in last Saturday’s game twitter.com/ played on Saturday and pointed physicality on the offensive line,” Sampson and Scotton said they and he hopes to see the same in the out the impact made by new play- Babers said. Babers also said that appreciate fans coming out to the game against Buffalo. bulariat ers. the game against Buffalo is critical game against Sam Houston State “We feed off the crowd energy,” “Tevin [Elliot] came in his first for the team’s growth. and hope to see a similar turnout Scotton said. game as a Baylor Bear and led the FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|B3 O’ Rear takes high pressure experience into 2010

By Tyler Alley good for us.” there, the awards and recognition started Reporter He participated in seven out of Bay- piling up. lor’s nine tournaments in the spring, and After winning district and regional in- More than 60 amateur male golfers steadily improved each tournament, cul- dividual championships in 2007, he quali- participated in a regional qualifying tour- minating with shooting a 69 in the first fied for the U.S. Amateur at the age of 16, nament held in Kerrville from July 26-27. round of the NCAA Championships. His making him the third-youngest golfer in Out of that group, a Baylor athlete placed play earned him attention from the Ama- the field. He won three consecutive Class second, earning him a chance to play in teur circuit as well as praise from head 2A Texas state individual championships the U.S. Amateur almost a month later. coach Greg Priest. and helped Salado High School win two And though he tied for 196th place and “Ryan is just a gamer,” Priest said. “He consecutive state championships. One of did not qualify for the 64-man, match play is a guy you can put pressure on. He never those years he found himself six strokes portion of the tournament, Ryan O’Rear is does anything flashy, he just gets it done.” behind the leader after seven holes of play, not hanging his head. O’Rear started playing golf at the age of and came back to win. “It was a lot of fun,” O’Rear said about three, when his dad would take him out to Now entering his sophomore year, the experience. just hit some shots. He says his parents are O’Rear says his biggest focus is to improve O’Rear, a sophomore from Temple, a big reason for any success he has had or on his ball striking and to become more scored a 14-over-par 157 over two rounds will have. consistent with the putter. While his fu- in his second appearance at the U.S. Ama- “My parents have been my biggest in- ture in golf looks bright, he is aware that teur Championship, which took place Aug. fluence,” O’Rear said. “None of this would not everybody makes the pro tour. 23-29 at Chamber Bay golf course in Uni- have been possible without them. They “[All golfers] want to play profession- versity Place, Wash. O’Rear is also a key were always taking me to tournaments, al- ally, but I know the chances aren’t high,” member of the men’s golf team, and last ways taking me to the course. When they O’Rear said. “I’m ready for whatever spring his contributions helped the team couldn’t do it, my grandparents would take God has in store for me. If I don’t end up advance to nationals. m e .” golfing, I’d like to work for a professional “Ryan’s really competitive,” Joakim O’Rear participated in tournaments sports team.” Mikkelsen, junior from Norway, said during middle school, but he played other Ryan O’Rear is currently majoring in about his teammate. “He hates to lose. He sports as well until his sophomore year in business at Baylor University. His father, Todd Drexler | Courtesy Photo stepped it up at the end of last semester. high school. His first big accomplishment Randy, is President of the University of Temple sophomore Ryan O’Rear tees off at the 2010 NCAA Championship. O’Rear He’s getting better, which I think he’ll keep was when he earned a first-team all-state Mary Hardin-Baylor. Ryan says his favor- joined Baylor as one of 30 teams competing in the tournament. He finished five strokes doing, and he’s competitive, which is really selection as a freshman in 2006. From ite golfer on tour is Tiger Woods. over par after three rounds and later competed in the U.S. Amateur Championship. Men’s golf team seeks greatness in upcoming season

By Tyler Alley O’Rear, who were both vital to the “Get back to nationals, that’s nationals. Reporter team reaching the national tourna- our goal,” O’Rear said. “We need “We just have to take care of ment last spring. Mikkelsen nailed to have a solid fall and spring, one tournament at a time,” Priest Fall Tournament Schedule Baylor men’s golf team is a 15-foot birdie putt at the South make regionals, and so on.” said. coming off a year in which they Central Regional to win a playoff “We need to work on playing “We can’t focus on nationals. If Sept. 19 advanced to the NCAA champi- against the University of Geor- well on the same day,” O’Rear con- we don’t win this tournament or Golfweek’s Conference Challenge onships for just the fifth time in gia and clinch Baylor’s spot in the tinued. that tournament, we don’t make it school history and reached the NCAA championships. “When five guys put up good there. We need to continue to do Burlington, Iowa postseason for the 13th consecu- “It was amazing,” Mikkelsen scores on the same day, it’s some- what we did last year.” tive season. said. “It’s one thing to make a putt thing special.” Last year the team finished in Now the 2010 season is about for yourself, but to do something Baylor was given a great op- the top five in all five of their fall Oct. 1 to begin, and expectations are high with teammates and coaches and portunity to succeed this year with tournaments, and then finished William H. Tucker Intercollegiate for this year’s team. parents watching, it’s really cool.” the addition of the Royal Oaks tied for third in their first spring Albuquerque, N.M. “We have a great chance to Last season, Mikkelsen was Intercollegiate tournament to the tournament. make it back [to nationals],” head named to the PING All-Central schedule. The team finished sixth at the coach Greg Priest said. “We just Region Team by the Golf Coaches The event takes place at Royal Big 12 Championship, qualifying Oct. 11 have to take care of business.” Association of America, or GCAA. Oaks Country Club in Dallas, and them for the South Central Re- The men’s schedule for this As for O’Rear, he steadily im- Baylor is the host school for the gionals, where they placed fifth. The Jack Nicklaus Invitational season kicks off Sept. 19 with the proved over his freshman year and event. Their season ended when they Columbus, Ohio Golfweek’s Conference Challenge ended his year on a strong note by Because of this, Baylor is able to missed the cut at the NCAA Cham- in Burlington, Iowa. qualifying for the U.S. Amateur invite top-tier teams to the tourna- pionships, tying for 25th place. The team has all but nine Championships. ment, according to Priest. Doing “We want to make it back to na- Nov. 1 players returning from last year’s Now both players are looking well against better teams will give tionals,” Mikkelsen said. “And then Royal Oaks Intercollegiate squad, including junior Joakim to duplicate and improve on last Baylor men’s golf a better chance at we want to take it one step further Mikkelsen, and sophmore Ryan year’s success. reaching its goal of a return trip to and make the cut at nationals.” Dallas, Texas FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 | the Sports B4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Cowboys secure Austin for six years, $54 million By Stephen Hawkins Austin agreed on a $3.168 mil- in overtime. He broke the single- New Jersey being only a one-year end Jason Witten and nose tackle the offseason and into preseason Associated Press lion one-year contract in June, but game yardage record held by Hall wonder either. Jay Ratliff. All are Pro Bowl play- workouts even though the contract Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had of Fame receiver "Bullet Bob" "We all are familiar and admire ers. situation had to be on his mind. Pro Bowl receiver Miles Austin repeatedly said he wanted to sign Hayes since 1966. the way Miles has evolved into the Stephen Jones said it was im- And the coach isn't concerned is going deep with the Dallas Cow- the receiver to a long-term deal. That was quite a breakout per- player he is today. We're also very portant to get Austin's deal done about Austin's quick ascension boys — from undrafted rookie to That finally got done just before formance for Austin, who entered impressed with the person that he before the start of the new sea- from virtual unknown to Pro Bowl a breakout season and now a long- the season opener at Washington. that game with 23 career catches, is," Jones said. "I've never felt like son, though he said "it happened player with a long-term contract in term contract extension. Cowboys vice president Ste- including five in the first four when we have made this kind of in short order" once negotiations less than a year's time. The Cowboys and Austin phen Jones would only confirm games last season. commitment to any individual really began after the team return "I am confident in Miles. Yeah, agreed to a six-year extension the length of the extension, not the Yet, he wasn't a one-game won- that we've ever been as prepared or from training camp in Oxnard, he's only done it one year, but what through the 2016 season on Thurs- financial terms. Austin's agent, Da- der. better informed about what he is Calif., about two weeks ago. a year," Phillips said. "He's shown day, just three days before the fifth- vid Dunn, didn't return messages His encore was six catches for as a player and as a person. That's "The big thing we needed to so many things. He had the great- year player's first season opener as to The Associated Press. 171 yards and two more TDs in a good feeling and made this very do was just get our hands around est game in Cowboys history. a starter. A story posted Thursday night Dallas' next game. comfortable in terms of getting all the uncertainties that are out That's pretty strong. It not like a "My career started here, you on the Cowboys' official team web- He went on to earn a spot in the this done. there," Stephen Jones said, refer- guy who just had a good year. He guys gave me a shot and obvi- site said the extension was worth Pro Bowl by finishing the season "He's what we want to build our ring to pending NFL negotiations had a tremendous year, and he had ously I put my all out there every about $54 million. That is addition with 81 catches for 1,320 yards, franchise around," Jones said. with the players' union. tremendous games that nobody's day," said Austin, who was pulled to the deal for this season. sixth-best in team history and the The Cowboys already had "At the end of the day we knew had before. I think that's part of out of offensive meetings for the In his first career start last Oc- sixth-best by any undrafted receiv- quarterback Tony Romo, who like were going to have Miles and we the confidence. unexpected yet unsurprising an- tober at Kansas City, Austin had er ever in the NFL. Austin came into the league as an were going to figure out how to "He's such a hard worker, he is a nouncement. "It feels great to be 10 catches for a team-record 250 The Cowboys certainly don't undrafted free agent, signed to make that work." great athlete and he's learned how wanted by this team because I yards and two late touchdowns, in- anticipate the 26-year-old receiver a long-term contract along with Coach Wade Phillips said Aus- to pull it all together. I think that want to be here." cluding the 60-yard game-winner from tiny Monmouth College in linebacker DeMarcus Ware, tight tin continued to work hard during will continue." FIFA World Cup inspector wraps up five-city visit in Houston

By Chris Duncan committee. and uncharted water, but we think having the infrastructure and hav- with Bob McNair, the owner of the Associated Press He said he was confident that there’s some advantages. FIFA ing top-level stadiums,” Gulati NFL’s Houston Texans, who open the U.S. could fulfill all the neces- “All the stadiums we knows we can do this, we’ve done said. their season there on Sunday. The United States made its sary standards set by FIFA to host have visited, with it well, and we can do it again.” “It’s about convincing 24 people For Thursday’s occasion, the pitch for the World Cup. Now, it’s the World Cup. some very small The FIFA delegation visited the that’s in the best long-term interest field was set up for soccer, exact- time to wait. “All the stadiums we have vis- White House on Wednesday, and of the sport to come to the United ly as it was for the Major League FIFA’s World Cup inspectors ited, with some very small adjust- adjustments, would be Mayne-Nicholls came away with States, and that’s what we’ve been Soccer All-Star game on July 28. wrapped up a three-day, five-city ments, would be great World Cup great World Cup ven- confidence that the event would doing for some period of time.” MLS banners ringed the field, and visit in Houston on Thursday, venues. There is no doubt about ues. There is no doubt have the full backing of the Ameri- Brazil defeated Italy at the Rose “FIFA Delegation Tour” flashed on touring Reliant Stadium as they that,” Mayne-Nicholls said. “We can government. Bowl in the 1994 final. the lighted ribbon signs that en- weigh potential venues for the have seen a number of excellent about that. “As you know, a World Cup While the inspectors didn’t circle the stadium. 2018 and 2022 tournaments. locations. All requirements and We have seen a only works if it becomes a fully na- visit California this time, Gulati The venue has lured huge The 24-member executive expectations should be met.” number of excellent tional treasure,” he said. wouldn’t rule out the possibility crowds for international matches committee of soccer’s governing U.S. soccer head Sunil Gulati, Gulati was asked to compare of including stadiums there if the in recent years, many of them in- body will vote on Dec. 2. Europe head of the U.S. bid committee locations. All this effort with Chicago’s failed bid U.S. was awarded the World Cup volving teams from Mexico. is expected to be awarded the 2018 for the World Cup, told Mayne- requirements and to land the 2016 Olympics, also in 2018 or ‘22. The MLS All-Star game, fea- tournament, with England, Rus- Nicholls that the next World Cup expectations should be backed by the White House. Gulati He also invited the chance of turing Manchester United, drew sia, Spain-Portugal and Belgium- here would likely set records for said the process is totally different, new stadiums being built there be- 70,728, the largest attendance for

Netherlands competing. The U.S. attendance, ticket sales and inter- met.” and that effort has no bearing on tween now and then. an MLS All-Star game since the is facing Australia, Japan, Qatar national visitors. this one. “Is it likely that some stadium first one in 1996 drew 78,416 to and South Korea for 2022. The U.S. drew a total of 3.6 mil- Harold Mayne-Nichols | Head of “I’m not sure we learned very would be built between now and Giants Stadium. The inspectors also visited New lion fans when it hosted the event FIFA inspection navigation many specific lessons from the 2018 or 2022 that could become McNair was encouraged by York, the White House, Miami and in 1994, still a record. Chicago experience,” he said. part of the eventual World Cup? Thursday’s meeting. Dallas before Houston. Gulati doesn’t see a negative in “We’ve tried to do everything The answer is yes,” he said. “Since “They know the great success Harold Mayne-Nicholls, the the fact that the U.S. is lobbying cessful event and setting multiple possible to make sure that we pres- the decision is made in 75 days or that we’ve had with soccer games head of the inspection delegation, for its second World Cup in three records should be a disadvantage,” ent a case for the U.S. that’s irresist- so, it wouldn’t enhance our bid at in Reliant Stadium,” McNair said. said the group gathered all the decades, while Australia and Qatar Gulati said. “It will have been 28 ible. all.” “That’s very impressive. I hope necessary information to present a are vying for their first. years, if it’s 2022. Clearly, that’s an “We have a terrific infrastruc- The delegation’s visit to Reli- Houston succeeds in attracting complete report to FIFA’s executive “I don’t think hosting a suc- issue for some, going out to new ture, but in the end, it’s not about ant Stadium included a meeting them.”

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Job Opportunities available Contact: 666.7470 www.heartoftexascheer.com FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|B5 VBALL from Page 1 As a team, Baylor also leads sition” and attributes much of her record. Senior Anne Vaughn has ing each match were playing in,” the Big 12 in digs (649) and digs understanding to the help from 85 kills and sophomore Christina Barnes said. per set (19.67). fellow teammate, Allison King. Wallinger isn’t far behind with 80. Barnes remains hopeful in Senior middle blocker Eliza- The Jacksonville Dolphins Defensive players are sopho- finding the go-to players this sea- beth Graham leads the league in have returned a number of players more libero Cyntia Nightengale son to help with the offense. both blocks (47) and blocks per for the 2010 season and have hold and her 3.69 digs per set and se- “At different times, different set (1.42). Her records have also a 2-5 record. nior middle blocker Krystina people are stepping up,” Barnes contributed to Baylor leading Junior Ashley August has aver- Dzmuranova with 1.00 blocks per said. the in the team category of total aged a team-best 3.15 digs per set. set. Despite everyone’s individual blocks (80) in the Big 12 Confer- Senior Adrian Yaeger and fresh- Despite the talent of the other contributions, the team plans to ence. man Alyssa Robertson have each teams, the Bears are staying fo- play as a unit. Both Trice and Graham feel acquired 28 blocks for the season. cused on using their own talent. Trice feels the team is prepared confident in their previous expe- UCF’s Knights are undefeated Right now, Barnes explains by their general mentality and rience in their positions and as in 2010 with a 6-0 record. Offen- that the team is “concerned with strength as being “scrappy.” As far seniors. sive contributors are junior Kris- our side of the net.” as her own expectations for Bears “Middle is really my favorite tin Fisher with 76 kills, sophomore Baylor’s main focus is working she hopes to “just go out there and place to play,” Graham said. Evija Vilde with 63 and freshman on executing their offense. play as a team.” Due to Trice’s familiarity with Angelica Crump with 47. “When we lose, it’s because The Bears are set to play 10 defense, she views her first time The Florida Atlantic Owls we made errors on offense. That’s a.m. on today against the Jackson- position as libero as an “easy tran- enter the tournament with a 6-8 a good sign that we’re dictat- ville Dolphins. SOCCER from Page 1

“[No.] 3 [junior Jennifer Wil- runs [off the ball] like she likes to,” liams] is their leading goal scorer, Gilmore said. “To adjust I have to but they are getting goals off of six, seven different people,” Jobson said. “They are just a steady team “I think it’s going to all over the field.” be another really good When asked to pick out one other player for the Bears to key matchup.”

on, the third-year coach thinks of senior midfielder Rachel Fields. Marci Jobson | Head coach Baylor defender and midfield- er Brittany Hunemuller usually Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor marks the opposition’s best mid- at least be aware of my defensive fielder and will get the assignment responsibilities. It’s a lot more No. 10 quarterback Robert Griffin throws a pass during the Sept. 4 of shutting down Fields tonight. crucial responsibilities [as a mid- home opener at Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears beat the Sam Hous- “She is going to have her hands fielder].” ton State Bearkats 34-3 and will face University at Buffalo on Saturday. full,” Jobson said. “I think it’s going With the offensive unit find- to be another really good match- ing new ways to put the ball in the up.” back of the net, the defense will from Page 1 GAME As for Baylor’s midfield and at- rely on the same methods it has tacking unit, Jobson tried a new always used to keep it out of their last season, the unit relies on nose- completing 21 of 35 passes for 302 look last weekend against Houston own. guard Phil Taylor and his defensive yards and four touchdowns and and the University of Texas San “Our defense as a whole, they line companions. relegating running duties to the Antonio that she may go back to. have a never-say-die attitude,” se- “We’ll have a lot more feel running backs. Brandon Thermi- Traditionally sophomore Han- nior midfielder Lindsey Johnson about where we are and where lus, a 6-foot-1, 218-pound senior na Gilmore has played center mid, said. “They work really well to- we’re going to be after this Satur- who has appeared in 38 Buffalo but swapped with attacking center gether.” day. What we wanted to see was games, led the team that game, mid Lisa Sliwinski. Behind the defense, redshirt intensity, strength, passion, speed rushing seven times for 27 yards. The two lead the team in goals junior goalkeeper Courtney Seel- and fearlessness. And for the most “We’ve made a lot of improve- with four apiece, but Gilmore pro- horst has only allowed three goals part, throughout 60 minutes we ment from last year, just with the vides more mobility at the midfield in six games, all three coming saw nearly all of that,” Briles said speed alone. But we have a lot of position. against Arizona State. about the defensive line. physical ability to get after the Gilmore feels the swap fits both “Even the goals she gave up The Bears will do everything in quarterback,” linebacker Antonio parties, but knows that she will against Arizona State were goals their power to shut down sopho- Johnson said. have to make mental adjustments she couldn’t have done anything more quarterback Jerry Davis. In the last meeting between the away from her constant attack- about,” Jobson said. “She’s starting Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor Unlike the dual-threat Griffin, two teams, Baylor beat Buffalo, 34- minded approach. to really command her box, and No. 7 midfielder Lindsey Johnson leaps into the air for a header in the Davis stayed in the pocket in the 21, as part of the Bears’ 2007, 3-9 “I can make runs with the ball she is starting to gain a lot of con- match against University of Texas San Antonio on Friday at Betty Lou Bulls’ 31-0 win over Rhode Island, campaign. like I like to, and she can make the fidence.” Mays Field. The Lady Bear took down the Roadrunners 4-0.

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Times will be given on later date FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 | the B6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com Arts and Entertainment the Baylor Lariat|B7 After Dark to present student talent in show tonight By Liz Appling For instance, a string ensemble Reporter will open the show by playing a Michael Jackson hit. After Dark is a talent show, va- Frazee emphasized that After riety show and student showcase Dark is a variety show rather than all rolled into one. an acoustic showcase, although The theme for After Dark this several acoustic songs will be per- year is Drive-In Movie, and the set formed. includes an actual vintage car. Dickinson sophomore Jacob “About 70 acts auditioned this Hooter and Plano freshman Tenley year and 15 of those made the Nelson will sing a duet, accompa- show,” said Keith Frazee, coordina- nied by Hooter on the guitar and tor of student productions. San Angelo sophomore Rachel The acts that will be performed Robinson on the piano. today represent a wide range of tal- Fans of the musician Sara Ba- ent and variety at Baylor. reilles should look forward to hear- ing Orlando sophomore Clare Ber- linsky perform the song “Gravity.” Who is Back for her second year, Hous- ton sophomore Haley Barnes will performing? play the ukulele while singing an original song. Amy Boykin Little Rock, Ark., senior Clint Baylor Dance Company Washington will sing “Trouble” by Baylor Showtime! Ray LaMontagne, with Coppell se- Clare Berlinsky nior Connor Schaars accompany- ing him on the guitar. Clint Washington and Plano freshman Amy Boykin Connor Schaars will entertain the crowd with her Danielle Richardson rendition of the song “Hallelujah.” Liz Appling | Reporter David Collins and Richardson seniors Jillian Ed- Keith Frazee, coordinator of Student Productions, and the student productions committee move a car onto the stage at Waco Hall on Wednesday as part Rebecca Harris wards and Kelsey Taylor will also of the set to accompany the Drive-In theme of the evening. Haley Barnes be performing an original song. Jacob Hooter and Tenley Although he’s not singing, Lakeway freshman Casey Castle- Baylor to showcase various talents tee does. success this year as they held audi- Nelson in one night on one stage,” Guy “This really is a cre- DeSoto senior Nikki Gafford tions last week and have since been Jillian Edwards and berry will perform an electric gui- tar instrumental solo. said. ative way for Baylor decided to join after she got a first- working on specific details neces- Kelsey Taylor Also, an a cappella trio will sing The event is presented by Stu- to showcase various hand look last year into the work sary for the production, such as Kelsey Parsons, Larkin dent Activities, but production Student Productions does for these finishing the set. the classic “Somewhere Over the talents in one night on Bratcher and Debbie R ai nb ow.” leadership is done by the student events. The event will take place in two Seitter Plano senior Lauren Guy will productions committee. one stage.” “My experience as an ADPi showings today at 6:30 and 9:30 Lauren Guy be entertaining crowds by per- The committee is a group of [Alpha Delta Pi] sing chair showed p.m. in Waco Hall. Phillip Skinner and forming a solo hip-hop routine to students who help plan and coor- Lauren Guy | After Dark performer me all of the work Student Produc- Tickets for After Dark are still dinate productions at Baylor, such tions puts in behind the scenes at on sale and cost $10, $12, $14, or Debbie Hernandez a song from the movie “Step Up.” as After Dark, Pigskin Revue, All- interview to become a member of these events,” Gafford said. $16 depending on the location of Casey Castleberry Baylor alumni Britt Knighton University Sing and StompFest. the committee to ensure they were The committee has been work- the seat. Call 254-710-3210 to pur- String Ensemble will be the emcee this year. “This really is a creative way for The students had to apply and prepared for the work the commit- ing hard to make After Dark a chase tickets.

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254-710-3407 ADVERTISE HERE! ADVERTISE FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 | the Arts and Entertainment B8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Passon aims to record album after leaving Waco By Chris Day Passon then took his music ca- “While I was out here, a buddy mentioned that Philip played Reporter reer to attend Indiana State where of mine told me that there were drums, so I figured we should jam he was a music business and classi- some Pikes [Pi Kappa Alpha mem- and see where it goes.” Brady Passon, an Indiana na- cal guitar major. bers] still around at Baylor, so I Chapman, Passon and Feather- tive and former student at Indiana “I dabbled in vocal perfor- connected with them,” Passon said. ston first started playing together State University, made his way to mance and a decent amount of “My friend Milam had a guitar ly- in a shed in Chapman’s backyard. Waco to embark on a music career piano,” Passon said. ing around when I was hanging “We called it the Bat Cave,” and is now back in his home state. Indiana State University orga- out with them one day, and I just Chapman said. “The first gig I Passon is currently making ar- nization Alpha Phi hosts an an- picked it up and started playing it played for Brady, I played the rangements to record his debut nual Star Search fundraiser, a tal- and they all liked it.” dj e mb e .” solo record. ent show used to raise money for Houston senior Nick France- The band settled on the band “The music kind of has the funk the American Heart Association, schini decided to manage Passon’s name Blue Light Orchestra, named of Maroon 5, the energy of pop/ which Passon won in February of music career upon hearing Passon after a house and hangout spot for punk with classic rock influences,” 2008. play. the band. Passon said. One day while Passon was driv- “I booked him at George’s, Aus- After getting their feet wet with The album is planned to be ing out to Indiana State University, tin’s, Ace’s and Icehouse,” France- Waco gigs, the band grew to play- finished before the end of this se- he decided that he would rather schini said. ing shows in Dallas and Austin. mester. concentrate on playing shows, so Passon eventually decided to “Eventually, I started book- “If I get really lucky, John Mel- he drove to California. Then he incorporate other musicians into ing him at various places on Sixth lencamp’s band will be playing be- moved to Waco, where he started his live show; namely, Trey Feath- Street. They were the highest-paid hind me. I don’t know. We’ll see,” playing open mic nights at Com- erston on second guitar and back- band on Sixth Street every night Passon said. mon Grounds. ing vocals and Waco senior Philip they played,” Franceschini said. Passon’s musical roots lie in “I was playing at an open mic Chapman on drums. Though Passon is busy arrang- pop/punk. Passon first began play- night and the owners of Austin’s on “The first time I heard Brady ing his first full-length solo album, ing in bands as a freshman in high the Avenue happened to be there sing was at Austin’s on the Avenue. he still plans on returning to Waco school. and they liked it, so they had me I really liked his hip-hop medley. I this fall. “I grew up playing in the pop/ play there,” Passon said. really liked his stage presence and “Right now I’m working and punk scene,” Passon said. “I played While attending ISU, Passon crowd communication,” Chap- playing music, but I’ll be back be- Courtesy photo for numerous pop/punk, hardcore, became a member of Pi Kappa Al- man said. “We had the same group fore the end of the semester,” Pas- Indiana native Brady Passon hopes to record a solo album. Previously, emo and John Mayer-type things.” pha fraternity. of friends, and one day someone son said. Passon played gigs around Texas with his band, Blue Light Orchestra. Interpol, Sarah Bareilles, Jerry Lee Lewis back with new music McClatchy-Tribune intricate work of the rhythm sec- strong foundations. ing up that breakthrough with ful, structuring her songs as well- those 88 black and white keys. News Service tion and the textural details that The last half of the album in her third album of cabaret pop, paced ascents toward choruses He reprises a couple of his key have always lurked on the fringes of particular presents a major drop- Bareilles faces the difficult task of meant to be sung with abandon. hits from that period — “Rockin’ New releases from Interpol, Interpol’s best songs. But this time, off, with songs adrift in the same maintaining her accessibly sup- “Wish I were pretty, wish I were My Life Away” (aided by Kid Rock Sarah Bareilles and Jerry Lee Lewis those details — the syncopated distressed landscape of atmo- portive persona while moving brave,” she murmurs at the start and Slash) and Sonny Throck- have their good points, but don’t rumble of a kick drum, the nimble spheric guitars and tepid rhythm. more securely into the spotlight. of “Let the Rain.” Her voice rises morton’s anguished “Middle Age quite shine like they should. allure of a bass line — supersede Sometimes a promising start (the “Kaleidoscope Heart” is cer- in intervals, and by the time the Crazy” (with Tim McGraw and guitar/drums interplay that ushers tainly lovable, showcasing the chorus takes over, the key and the Jon Brion) — and puts his indelible INTERPOL “Interpol” (Mata- in “Safe Without”) fails to go any- down-to-earth emotional side of mood has changed. stamp on the title track, written for dor/Soft Limit) Album REVIEWs where, other times suspect ideas the 30-year-old songbird in a set This utopian aspect of Bareilles’ him by Kris Kristofferson. Interpol returns after three (the clunky piano in “Try It On”) that loosely chronicles a break-up music comes through in the ar- Creedence Clearwater’s “Bad years with its fourth album, self- the tunes. Moulder lasers in on derail a song from the start. while firmly arguing for the kind of rangements on “Kaleidoscope Moon Rising” is one of the few titling the release (on the Matador Carlos Dengler’s bass, and for good As meticulously as these sounds practical self-reliance many young Heart,” which swaps out the light missteps — Fogerty is underuti- label) as if to remind people who reason: Dengler not only wins the and instruments are recorded, as women see as the feminist ideal in rhythm and blues influence of Ba- lized simply offering harmonies, it is. On its 2002 full-length de- band’s best-dressed award, he’s also beautiful and haunting as they this post-liberationist age. reilles’s previous efforts for a sound and in a key that’s too low to show but, “Turn on the Bright Lights,” its finest musician. But he quit In- sometimes sound, they don’t add Though Bareilles takes a semi- reminiscent of “Glee.” Lewis’ voice at its best. the New York City quartet made terpol after the recording sessions up to more than one or two truly confessional approach, her warm — Ann Powers Multimillionaire Steve Bing, an instant impact by overlapping for this album, and its lack of focus memorable songs. alto and hard-working piano ar- who has championed the latter- baritone-voiced cool, jagged gui- may explain why. — Greg Kot rangements strongly suggest con- JERRY LEE LEWIS “Mean Old day resuscitation of Lewis’ career tars, elastic bass lines and a pen- “Lights” presents an excellent versation; she incorporates the Man” (Verve Forecast/Shangri-La) with Shangri-La Music, has said chant for sudden, tension-busting summation of Interpol’s ability to SARA BAREILLES “Kaleido- stops and starts of casual speech The stars of pop music appar- he simply wants to get as much of choruses. But since then the songs deliver slow-burn payoff. Unfortu- scope Heart” (Epic Records) into her singing, and she has a way ently are only too happy to come to the Killer on record as he can while have lost some snap and “Interpol” nately, nothing else on the album Sara Bareilles found success of deepening simple, almost cli- the mountain that is Jerry Lee Lew- he’s still playing and sounding this fails to reverse the trend. approaches that level of structured with her 2007 hit “Love Song,” a ched language just by changing the is, who turns 75 at the end of this vibrant. May the digital memory Still, the band sounds terrific. brilliance. What we get are bits and protest ditty against commercial- weight of a syllable. month and demonstrates that he’s continue to roll. Alan Moulder’s mix highlights the pieces of promising music without ized pop sentimentality. Follow- Bareilles keeps her mood hope- still eminently capable of pumping — Randy Lewis FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com Arts and Entertainment the Baylor Lariat|B9 This Showcase Waco to focus on the arts By Liz Appling authors and live music. The event will have activities and at- Weekend Reporter Those who attend can expect to meet tractions geared towards all ages. Dan Willis, cowboy poet and author of “Showcase Waco! is also going to be in aco Students will have the opportunity “Lost Army Gold,” which is a fictional having kids activities, so it’s an event for W on Saturday to drive around downtown book based in Waco. the whole family,” Spikes said. Today Waco on an actual Segway during Show- Mark Firmin, who wrote “Cameron One of the children’s activities will in- 5 p.m. — The choral case Waco! Park: A Centennial History,” will also be clude a storytelling by the Heart of Texas department of the School of Showcase Waco! is a free event that at the event, along with Brad Turner, au- Storytelling Guild. Music will present the first serves as an interactive guide to arts and thor of “Lust, Violence, Religion: Life in Scruff McGruff the Crime Dog will be choir concert of the school entertainment in Waco. Historic Waco.” there taking pictures, which will available year. The annual Parents The event will take place at Hoffman Fans of cowboy poetry should also that same day for families to take home in Weekend concert will feature Hall in downtown Waco, located at 400 S. stop to meet Elmer Mulhausen, author of a souvenir frame. Baylor ShowTime!, Concert Fourth St. “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way During the day, Baylor University The- Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s “People who want to know about cul- To My 80th Birthday.” atre will also perform a scene from its up- Choir and A Cappella Choir. ture in Waco, such as concerts and events, These authors’ books will be available coming musical, “Gypsy.” The free concert will be held will have the opportunity to be exposed to be purchased and autographed at the Capt. Billy Whizzbang’s Old Fashioned in Jones Concert Hall in to it in a one-day showcase,” said Mandy event. Hamburgers will provide food, which will the Glennis McCrary Music Spikes, the marketing and communica- In addition to authors and book sign- be available for purchase throughout the Building. tions coordinator for the Waco Conven- ings, the faux coffee house will feature live day. tion and Visitors Bureau. music by local musician Lee VanWagner. The event will also give the citizens of 6:30-9 p.m. and 9:30-11:30 Seg-It Waco will be at the event to Music fans might be interested in at- Waco a chance to find out about the cul- p.m. — After Dark presents teach people how to ride a Segway and tending a patriotic tribute at 3 p.m. featur- ture in this city. Courtesy photo student talent in Waco Hall in take it on a mini-tour of downtown Waco. ing Heavenly Voices, a gospel choir made “Waco actually has a lot to offer,” Crime prevention mascot Scruff McGruff greets chil- two performances. The show Part of the showcase will be set up as a up of Baylor students. Spikes said. dren at Showcase Waco. is part of Parents Weekend Beatnix-style coffee house featuring local events. Tickets range from Tickets: $10 to $16 according to seating. To order tickets call 254-710-3210 or visit ‘Dance Central’ game helps wallflowers bloom the official Parents Weekend website at www.baylor.edu/ parentsweekend. By Gieson Cacho are all upbeat pop and hip-hop. over to the right of the screen It works similarly to the training “Rock Band” because, hey, we’re all McClatchy-Tribune It’s anything from Bell Biv DeVoe’s where the dance directions arrive modes in “Rock Band.” in this together, but being on stage News Service Saturday “Poison” to Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t via flashcards and I had to mimic With all the moves like the really makes me afraid. 1-4 p.m. — Showcase Get You Out of My Head.” those movements in time with the “Torch” and the “Say What,” I But that stage fright is some- I can’t dance. That is 100 per- Waco presents free music, art, music. I thought you could do the asked if you could build your own thing you overcome and video cent, unbiased scientific fact. My theater and dance perfor- whole routine via flashcards, but routine. I’d like to the do the “Ro- games help build up the confidence body isn’t built for grooving, jump- mances featuring folklorico, Game REVIEW I found that mirroring the dancer bot” (the one dance move I can to do that. I imagine the same thing ing or even the running man. The Baylor Theatre, Shane How- on the screen worked better. I sort competently perform ) into the will happen with “Dance Central.” best I can do is jumping jacks and ard Band, Lee VanWagner of had better movement and I saw “Sway” (the one I just learned). Yes, I’m ashamed of my inability even then I screw them up once in along with other Waco artists I chose Lady Gaga’s “Poker my score steadily rise beneath the Unfortunately, Crooker said that to dance, but once you start play- a while. But I do like video games and authors. Heavenly Voices Face” because it was the easiest on boombox that marked my score. there wasn’t a choreography mode, ing, stop caring and get into the and I’m willing to give anything a will present a special patriotic the list. I wouldn’t have to do any If I could chain few moves in time but players can freestyle during flow of the game, it’s really a lot of try. performance at 3 p.m. The crazy leg swings and pull a muscle and in a row, I started a multiplier. certain sections of songs just as fun. Best of all, the game even has That’s how I got roped into try- event will take place at Hoff- or strain my back. Out of “Dance This rarely happened because I was long they performed well enough a calorie counter that tells you how ing out “Dance Central,” Harmo- man Hall at 400 South 4th St. Central’s” 650-plus dance moves, I born without a sense of rhythm. in the song. much energy you burned while nix’s latest music-rhythm game. It Call 254-750-8610 for more could handle swaying left and right Over the course of the song, That’s something that I didn’t doing a “light bulb” into a “sky taf- uses the Xbox’s new Kinect sensor information. just fine. “Dance Central” takes random do well, but my performance was fy.” For me, I burned nine calories to read your body movements and Some of the more complex mo- pictures if you perform a move at passable once I figured out how during the routine. I know it isn’t interpret them on screen. Sunday tions were choreographed by Mar- the right time. The snapshot places to sway and clap at the same time. much, but I figure that it’s a start. Even with no controller and a 2 p.m. — Lynnette Geary cos Aguirre, a professional dancer are marked on the flashcards that The whole dancing game reminds Maybe once I’m more ac- nearly empty room I felt awkward. will perform a memorial who was hired for the project. He’s glide up the screen. If you’re hav- me of my relationship with kara- quainted with the game, I’ll be able I kept thinking about being a wall- carillon recital on the McLane also the person who got to name ing trouble with some moves, the oke. Normally, I’d be embarrassed to dance like this. At least, I won’t flower at my grade school dances. Carillon in Pat Neff Hall the dance moves that millions of game will let you slow up the rou- to sing in front of people, but I do be totally helpless at those Christ- I moved my arm to choose among Tower. The recital will be held other people will be trying to pull tine in the Break It Down mode so belt out anything that comes to mas parties. multiplayer modes like a Dance in memory of those killed in off. you can figure out the dance and mind when I’m home alone. I don’t “Dance Central” is scheduled Battle and single-player campaign. the 9/11 terrorist attacks. As the music starts, I check gradually speed it up to normal. mind singing in front of friends in for release in November. I cycled through the songs, which

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Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer Members of the Student Productions Steering Committee set up lights Thursday night at the technical rehearsal for After Dark. Baylor’s annual talent show will be held at 6:30 and 9:30 today at Waco Hall.

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(Above) Come and Get It, the house band for After Dark 2010, plays through a few songs to prepare for the show.

(Right) Beaumont junior Phillip Skinner and graduate student Debbie Hernandez practice their song on stage at Waco Hall during After Dark rehearsal.

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Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor Plano senior Lauren Guy performs her dance routine for After Dark 2010 during the dress rehearsal Thursday. A 2010