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By Brian Engelman time and place where all of BG's STAFF WRITER faculty and staff could get With the BG SuperNet com- together in one place and have puter lines currently being enough people teaching it, but it installed, many students and could probably be done," he teachers are looking towards the said. future. But, teachers are still There are many places on stniggling with the current tech- campus where teachers can go nology in their classrooms. and leam about the new tech- "I had a freshman film class nology in their classrooms. The where they couldn't figure out Center for Teaching and how to get the movies to play," Learning in University Hall is just said Todd Burrows, junior psy- one of the many places where chology major. "There was a faculty can leam the basics to teacher and three assistants and computer programs and none of them could figure it out." audio/visual equipment that is Julie Baker, coordinator of available at the University. Audiovisual Services, said that Every 30 years or so, most col- there is no requirement for leges experience a hiring boom. teachers to enroll in technology In the 60's, the University went competency courses. through a large hiring period, "Administration will never and those teachers did not grow require teachers to attend a sem- up on todays technology. Work inar, but we suggest some form said that the University is slowly of training," Baker said. improving the quality of faculty According to Kevin Work, technology education. director of Instructional Media "The University has added a Services, there are many reasons lot of technical support staff to why a campus-wide technology help teachers out. There are course would be difficult to add. "It would be tough to offer a TRAINING, PAGE 2 Students fail to follow dorm rules
By Jennifer SpraEllin really don't care. 1 like it so I buy STAFF WRITER it. 1 really have no idea." said Everyone knows that the Abby Vergote, sophomore Ana dorms on campus have rules, Pereira 9/7/00 major. but how many of them are being The next section is lighting. followed, are out of date or are "Electrical cords should not be not very well known? run through door openings. It states in the student hand- Fused power strips must be used First in a weekly feature book (that each on-campus stu- in place of extension cords." dent received on the day they "I think that the extension cord By MM AN only psychic tearoom, mostly when she was 7 years old. Her Hoodlebrink said she feels arrived on campus,) that there rule is stupid. If you can't reach EMIERTAINMEN1 WRITER reads tarot cards. She said she is father was Native American and lucky and calls her gift one from are what the University calls an oudet it can be very frustrat- Teresa Hoodlebrink will not in tune with people without i 'in ■( HI raged her to embrace her God. Because it is a gift from Community Living Standards. In ing. You would have to re- read your mind, and she's not being invading. spiritual side. God, she takes it very seriously. this section of the student hand- arrange your whole entire room going to tell you when you'll die. In addition to tarot cards, Unfortunately, Hoodlebrink "If you are unfair with your book, students find "die rules" to to make things work," said less Although she is a psychic, Hoodlebrink also gives Native lost interest in her psychic abili- gift, God will take it away," she live by on campus. Reaves, freshman computer art Hoodlebrink gladly doesn't American sacred path readings. ties in high school. It wasn't said. Section three of the standards major. read minds. She previously gave tarot read- until eight years ago that she felt In showing appreciation for is called "Personalizing Your Another section of the hand- "That would be loo exhaust- ings at The Aztec on a calling. her gift, Hoodlebrink partici- Living Space." In this section is book explains the residence poli- ing and I don't want to invade Wednesdays, but has since Holding a strong belief that pates in charity events, giving all general requirements for decora- cies. One of which includes on their thoughts," she said. stopped due to the tasks of knowledge is power, proceeds to whatever charity tions in dorm rooms. The regula- overnight guests. It states that, Hoodlebrink has also never owning her own business. Hoodlebrink didn't immediate- she is helping out at the time. tions in this section are probably "residents may not have predicted someone's death. Horn and raised in Bowling ly jump into the world of psy- This weekend, for example, she not brought up at the first hall overnight guests of the other "It's not for my eyes to see," Green, Hoodlebrink believes chic powers. She spent a year will travel to Van Buren to give meeting. "All decorations shall be gender." she said. that everyone has the capability researching and buying books, free tarot card readings at an fire resistant, or non-com- "I think it isn't right You are Hoodlebrink, owner of to channel a higher knowledge trying to figure out what exactly American Cancer Society bene- bustible.' paying for the room, you should Fortunes and Treasures Ltd., from the higher forces. She first she was supposed to do with "I have no idea if my furniture Bowling Green's newest and discovered her psychic side this calling. PSYCHIC, PAGE 2 or decorations are fire resistant. I DORM. PAGE 2 History of Black Swamp Clinton Arts Festival full of stories talks with By Ame Moss construction operations specifi- ing in portions of the streets and OPEC STAFF WRITER cally for the Black Swamp sidewalks that are missing from This year, the city of Bowling Festival," said )ohn Fawcett, the recent construction with Green will be among the con- Municipal administrator. By Terence Hunt additional gravel, explained ASSCCIAtEO PRESS WRITER tributing artists of the Black In fact, construction in front Fawcett Swamp Arts Festival with a dis- of the library was delayed to Also, Melendez is making sure NEWYORK —With prices spik- play of orange barrels and con- ensure safety for visitors to the that there is a fair distance ing to a 10-year high, President struction blockades. popular children's' area of the between the construction sites Clinton complained Thursday The apparent constmction art festival, according to and the artists' tents. that oil is too expensive "not just downtown for the I leritage 2000 Melendez. "We have to enforce the fire for America but for the world" project will be some tough com - Fawcett explained that safety lane of 20 feet or so away from and raised concern about a reces- petition for the many visitors has been the main fixus in the the curb, and we will have to sion striking somewhere around and artists involved with this planning of the art festival this work around the barrels," the globe. year's festival. year. Storm fencing, cones and Melendez said. Clinton said he told Saudi Despite the construction, barrels will be abundant along "I am concerned with the vis- Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah Sam Melendez, vice chairman the street. itors to the beer garden walking that he hoped oil-producing of the Black Swamp Arts "It seems risky to have an around the streets," Roberts nations, meeting Sunday in Festival, said that tents will event that invites many people said. "The streets will be flooded Vienna, would agree to increase extend from Washington Street into town, especially when with people that will be drinking production to force down prices. to the library along Main Street. downtown is all torn up," said and kids. With all that construc- Clinton and Abdullah met on the "Although the construction Elizabeth Roberts, manager of tion, it just doesn't seem sensi- sidelines of the U.N. Millennium won't be finished," Melendez Grounds for Thought. "It just ble." Summit said, "the city has been flexible doesn't seem like a safe situa- However, Melendez said that After a summer of high gasoline *""«tM Press Ptoio prices and the prospect of hefty and very accommodating." tion." there has never been a problem HIGH GAS PRICES: Traffic speeds by a gas station near downtown home heating bills this winter, the "Before beginning construc- In addition to all the con- with public intoxication. The Chicago Thursday. High gas prices have returned to Chicago, which tion it was agreed to suspend all struction garb, crews will be fill- faced record fuel costs this summer. ART, PAGE 2 PRICES, PAGE 2 — t
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Black Swamp Art Festival Options offered to assist teachers in technology TRAINING. FROM PAGE 1 some teachers can be reluctant said that they think it bothers our power to help the faculty, but equipment before they try it ART. FROM PAGE 1 to start learning new skills at some teachers to admit that they we can't sit in class with them "We'll set it up, they'll play with stumbling blocks, but it's getting such an advanced stage of teach- are technologically impaired. everyday. That's why we encour- it and we'll answer questions, if beer garden is roped off and no ing. "I had a Environmental age teachers to get technology beer is allowed out of the desig- a lot better. There is an influx of liicy have any," Baker said. "I wanted to become familiar Studies class and my teacher training before classes start" nated area. new teachers who grew up on When the new computer new technologies and are com- with the necessary skills so I was- couldn't get the volume to work. Many students and staff infrastructure is finally done, This year, like previous years, n't nervous when I had to use I stood up, walked over and there will be safety volunteers fortable using it," Work said. would like to use the technology teachers will most likely be them," Cassara said. "We'll see pressed the mute button and present in each of the four quad- "Colleagues who can use the that BG has to offer. required to have training in com- technology well have been how it works' at the end of the said, "There you go,'" said Andy "I'm not sure about mandato- puter competency. rants along Main Street to pro- year in my evaluations." tect festival goers and artists. showing veteran teachers how to Grim, junior TCOM major. "She ry training," Work said. "But, we "If teachers aren't required to work some basic programs." Cassara also said that she had felt like I was showing her up and would like to see more teachers attend seminars on how to use There will also be a first aid an incentive to try a new form of she seemed embarrassed that a booth and golf carts circling the One teacher who came to making use of our technology." our new technology," Baker said. school a week early to learn basic teaching with PowerPoint pre- student half her age knew how to Work suggests that teachers grounds prepared for any sight sentations. "It will be a big failure." of danger, Melendezsaid. technology skills was journalism work the equipment in her class- get to class early and have a staff "This is a luxury that I can play room and she didn't. She didn't For faculty members interest- At night there will be height- professor Catherine Cassara member set a program up and ed in updating their skills, there "It took a bit of extra time to with because I'm tenured," like me much after that." ened security to make sure there Cassara said. "If I wasn't tenured, show them the basics. IMS also will be a technology fair Sept. 18 is no damage or theft of the figure out, but when classes get IMS understands that some I'd probably be less likely to risk teachers need more help than offers courses for faculty to learn from 4-7 p.m. in Olscamp 101. artists' work. too big and lose their intimacy, basic programs like PowerPoint. this makes it more exciting," she the embarrassment and just others. Various staff and faculty mem- "Although the festival won't Baker said that this is the first said. stick to what I already know." "Our mission statement bers will demonstrate how to appear as pretty as usual with all This seems to be a valid point reflects service as our goal," year that she's seen new instruc- effectively use technology in the the construction, it should still Cassara understands how because many students have Baker said. "We do everything in tors wanting to learn how to use classroom. be a success," Mclendez said. Oil process affect America's economy
Quiet hours PRICES, FROM PAGE 1 casts heating oil will cost about in production because that was ly concerned because the size U.S. support for Turkey's 30 percent more this winter the policy they adopted." Northeast is so dependent on eventual entry into the European are enforced rising prices have revived a fight compared with last year and that The administration had hoped heating oil. "And we're attempt- Union. They discussed Turkey's over energy policy in the presi- residential prices for natural gas that OPEC production increases ing now to fill our reserve and to relationship with Greece as well, rules dential campaign. will be at least 27 percent higher. in March and again in June look at what all of our options and Clinton told the Turkish Describing his Wednesday would force prices down to the Republicans accused leader he is encouraged by the evening meeting with Abdullah, $20 to $25 a barrel range. While are, particularly for meeting the DORM, FROM PAGE 1 Democratic candidate Al Gore of home heating oil needs of the pace of U.N. peace talks for being part of an administration the president said, "I told him there were brief declines, those Cyprus, said White House be able to do what you want as that let U.S. influence over OPEC that I was very concerned that price reductions never material- American people," the president long as it is legal," said Chad slip. the price of oil was too high, not ized as continuing strong world- said. He called anew on Congress spokesman RI. Crowley. Abraham, sophomore special Gore, meanwhile, has accused just for America but for the wide demand kept prices above to pass a long-term energy agen- At a reception for African lead- education major. Republican presidential candi- world; that if it's a cause of reces- $30 a barrel through much of the da. ers and business officials, Quiet hours are another date George W. Bush, a one-time sion in any part of the world, that summer. Oil prices Thursday Clinton spoke about oil prices Clinton said: "I believe America problem brought up. It states oil man, and running mate Dick would hurt the oil producing approached $35 a barrel. during a photo opportunity with is moving inexorably to be a that "Sunday through Thursday: Cheney, who ran an oil-services countries." Clinton said there In July, Saudi Arabia said it South Korean President Kim much better partner over the Quiet hours must begin no later businesses for the last five years, also were other reasons why high would boost production unilat- Dae-jung. He praised Kim for long run for Africa ... And I am than 11 p.m. and continue until of being in the pocket of the oil prices were not in the interest of erally by another 500,000 barrels more convinced today that it is the Organization of the a day to try to get prices down to pressing unification with North at least 8 a.m. Friday and industry. Korea, saying, "He has done a not an act of charity. It is an act of Saturday: Quiet hours must With the potential to shake Petroleum Exporting Countries. the $25 a barrel range, but so far brave and a good thing for the enlightened self-interest for the begin no later than midnight America's booming economy, Clinton said Abdullah agreed "those increases have not been and continue until at least 9 the surge in oil prices is particu- with his points. The president apparent" on world markets, stability of the whole region." world that we should be building a.m." These hours can vary larly troubling because U.S. said he told Abdullah that "1 cer- according to an Energy The president met for about 40 together." between halls but must stay inventories are at a 24-year low. tainty hoped that when OPEC Department analysis. minutes with Turkish President Later, Clinton met with French within the minimum require- The Energy Department fore- met there would be an increase Clinton said he was particular- Ahmet Necdet Sezer to empha- President Jacques Chirac ments set by the University. "I think that the quiet times are perfect for people who are The BG News trying to study or sleep. I think has positions that the times are pretty well Psychic reads for charity enforced throughout the dorms available for because I have gotten in trouble PSYCHIC FROM PAGE 1 why she doesn't give negative be associated with those "psy- a few times," said Megan readings. She made it clear, chics." Bollenbacher, sophomore busi- fit though, that she doesn't sugar "They make me look bad," she ness major. Not only is Hoodlebrink a coat readings either. She just said. "They are only in it for the COPY EDITORS friend to charity, but also to her goes with what the cards tell her. money. They're not sincere. If you have any questions or Anybody can do that" concerns about the rules in your customers. You could call Teresa "Clients become friends, and I Hoodlebrink a psychic friend, Hoodlebrink doesn't have any hall refer back to your student but not variety that you would regrets about embracing her handbook or contact the office would never hurt a friend," she psychic side. "I am more content said, explaining her policy on call on the phone. In fact, of residence life. Hoodlebrink would rather not now than ever," she said calmly. call 372-6966 and ask for an editor Two shot to death, two others wounded in Bunker Missouri By JIM SALTER Highway Patrol Sgt. Skip he hit him, DeSalme said. ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER DeSalme and Bunker Mayor Killed were Rocky B. Gordon, David Burnett said Watson, 49, 34, a city employee, and David BUNKER, Mo— Aman appar- and the city had been feuding for ently upset with city workers shot Thompson, 44, a city alderman years over an easement on his who was in charge of the lagoon. two people to death and wound- roughly one-acre lot. Watson lives ed two others Thursday, the Finding Watson could be in a double-wide mobile home tough, DeSalme said. Bunker is Missouri State Highway Patrol on land next to a city-operated said. surrounded by the sprawling sewage lagoon. Mark Twain National forest, and More than 100 officers used City workers frequently need helicopters and bloodhounds to it takes a slow drive down hilly, to cross over the property winding roads to get there. search for the alleged assailant through the city-owned ease- Garry Dewayne Watson, in the Highway patrol officers had to ment to perform work at the climb hills just to get their cellular remote, heavily wooded area sur- lagoon, Burnett said. Watson was rounding this small south-central telephones to work. told Wednesday night that work- Missouri community of about ers would need to cross over the DA Nichols, a state conserva- 300 people, about 120 miles tion agent who works at the for- property Thursday. southwest of St. Louis. He's est, said "you could go 30 or 40 believed to be armed with a rifle "When they showed up, he miles without running into civi- and wearing a camouflage shirt came out of the house and start- lization. If he knows where he's and blue jeans. ed shooting at the workers," going, he could stay in the timber One of the wounded, 51-year- DeSalme said. for a long time" old city worker Delmar Eugene City officials were concerned It's also an area Watson is very Dunn, was hospitalized in seri- enough that they sent Stoops, the familiar with. "This is an area he Associated Press Photo ous but stable condition. Town marshal, with the workers. has lived in his whole life," marshal Steve Stoops was treated Stoops fired back two or three DeSalme said. "That's an area he CRIME SCENE: Police officials survey the crime scene where a suspect was shot and killed and two and released. times at Watson, but didn't think hunts" officers wounded during a routine traffic stop Friday, Sept. 1,2000, in Ft. Lauderdale Fla. ITS HOT TOO LATE TO BE A DJ! Homecoming Committee lo iiET INVOLVED? WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN? S|[®W ?(MM SHKinri . 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SCURVY WENCH 70 Tennis malcri unrt 32 Spoiled THE KHAKI 71 Nourishes 33 inartajwe Kristabella comrnent DOWN 34 Flagrant < Aspect neckwear 44 TWA rival 52 Gels out ol bed 2 Bred Scott, eg. 36 Decipher 45 r>spetched 54 Speculate BUCCANEERS 3Sot 37 nny_ taPublc SS_and dined 4 Washington's Cal 38 John's Yoko conveyance 56 Procurements Khaki-Legs Halfhill 5 Treachery 39 Org. ot Strange 49 Secret suppry 59 Gentle MENACE 6 Spongecake 82 Singer Sayer Medina of the No Hair and Couples 50 Cent 41 Partolooo 51 Perimeters 65 Compete INTERVIEWS BY RYAN HALFHILL WHIPPING BOY OHIO WEATHER PAGE 3 STAFF Friday, September 8 Dan Nied, Asst. Sports Editor As of late, there is a certain inexplicable phenomenon that has been occuring on the AccuWealher* forecast for daytime conditions, low/high temperatures ■C^N7 Bowling Green campus. I call it the Gap Commercial phenomenon. Those cutesy little ALTERED PHOTOS commercials with young adults dancing in their khaki pants and brightly colored T-shirts the Badger are causing mass epidemics. Nobody can predict when they will strike next. Several the Gopher times these incidents have led to mobs of students being trampled underfoot as their classmates run, stricken with fear. Here are some firsthand stories. MATES Bushnell Spartan, senior Telecom- groups of guys. Then, all of a sud - ing seemed out of place. I contin- Engelman munications major, told me this den, they started dancing. It was ued into the bookstore and com- Heban horrifying tale: horrible. Guys from both sides menced my shopping. Swtneheart "There I was walking across were dancing with girls from the As I passed by the ECON books, campus, behind a few khaki-clad other, and even each other. the hairs on the back of my neck BROUGHT TO YOU BY: individuals. I watched in horror I can honestly say, I would have stood on end. Again, I stopped as their numbers kept growing. rather seen a knife fight." and spun around, but everything Diet Coke, a chalupa, the Soon there were nearly 20 of these seemed normal. I just figured, Pink Box, Buddhist monks, students walking togeth- Wanda, senior maybe, it was a nervous reaction Sex on a Stick, Uptown/ er. They looked like trou- CLOTHES Photography major, to economics. Downtown, the letter H and ble and weren't worried 92%... recalls one particularly That's when it started. 1 was the number 235 who knew it Students who petrifying incident dur- passing by some guy in a 'Dogma' Suddenly, swing music own khaki ing "Sibs and Kids" T-shirt and khakis, when I swear 1 began playing from out pants. weekend last spring: heard him whisper, Tni just mad WORD Of THE DAY of thin air, and these stu- "My little sister came about saffron." It struck me as dents sprung into chore- 45%... up and we went to the odd. Why would somebody be HARASS Sumy Pi CtowJy Ctoucty Showii Titom» Rw> RuntM Snow tern ographed dance in the Students who basketball game that pissed off about a color? middle of the Black own shoes. Saturday night. The Then a girl, dressed in a black Pronounclation: h3»'ras VtUaocmmarrmt Swamp mosaic. The hip- place seemed really tank top and khakis, was looking Function: transitive verb pie selling tapestries and his cus- packed and I thought, 'well, that's at books next to me. She sudden- Etymology: Middle French tomers tried to fight back for as a little odd', but I just figured that ly mouthed the words, 'Saffron's barer, to set a dog on THREE-DAY FORECAST long as they could but were soon everyone had their sibs up. Boy, just mad about me.' I just looked Date: 1617 drawn into the maelstrom. was I wrong! at her and moved on. Within 1* exhaust, fatigue-, r* to Saturday Sunday Monday Students were then seen run- moments, whispers were being As I looked around I realized annoy persistently; ning away toward the heard all around. that every one of the little girls 2: to worry and impede by MacDonald Quad and Education had corduroys of various Suddenly, a guitar repeated raids; Building. Several students were colors on! 1 shook it off PHOBIAS sounded, and a group of trampled, and their broken bod- until my sister less start- 67%... khaki-clad students 3: to constantly mock the ies were everywhere. It was sad." Students who were belting out "They Sports Page. ed singing 'Boy, you real- ePartly ePartly eMostly fear khaki- call me mellow yellow.' ly got me now, you got Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy lames, junior Undecided me so I don't know what clad dancers. As if that weren't unnerv- ing enough, they were all major, also witnessed one of I'm doing... yeah...' High: 81' High: 82* High: 81" these events. Here is his story: Her voice had this sin- 98%... snapping in unison. Low 57' Low 63' Low 61' "1 was walking past the Seal one ister monotone ring to it Students who Soon, the snapping and SAY WHAT? afternoon on my way to and then all the girls fear clowns. singing swelled to the Founders when I saw it To my stood up and acted - point that people's ears "Life is pleasant. left, in front of University Hall, Lenny Kravitz-like as they swayed were beginning to bleed. ANSWERS two large groups of khaki-wear- their little nine year old hips in a Thinking quickly, 1 stuffed my Death is peaceful. It's ears with poster tack. But the s C 3 A ing guys were walking towards suggestive fashion. I thought I the transition that's Ever wish you could show off 3 ■ 1 s N OS H each other. It didn't look like no was gonna puke." khaki-ites kept singing, kept a 3 N 1 ■ n n H 3 3 N S snapping. Saddlemire was being troublesome.'' your finished Crossword? i N l A PI ■ V ■ I ID Nj V frat-boy football game either. It 3 i i in 1 t ■ U [•1 s looked like a rumble Tarnara. junior Art major, shaken to its foundations, and the N W on NO Oi3 S □ 11 bookstore was collapsing around Want to show off your brain, 3 a n v As they got closer together, they wrote this while recovering in a B n D [■1] : v a n v J| ■-> V 1 ) 3 H M formed lines and started snap- hospital bed me. After a shot to the head, I ISAAC ASIMOV get a little lucky? 1 drifted into unconsciousness, but 0 s 1 d ■ 3 i 1 1 0 SI O V ping their fingers. It-looked like a "I was heading over to AUTHOR, SCIENTIST d 0 ill H|1]J d OBV A 1 ] -\ n|s crazy version of 'West Side Story.' Saddlemire to buy my books not before I saw the khaki kids Don't worry, □an DDHHD AND DEAD GUY a 3 ilslvlolu i i ]u|o 3 1 They had attracted a large when, out of nowhere, I got this disperse, unharmed, as though we won't ruin your game. 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JAMES HARRIS, CLEVELAND NATIVE AND PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR THE SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY OPINION EDITORIAL Bumbling profs annoy students
The lights go off. The movie nological know-how on a regular YOU DECIDE This is a typical complaint of who can use the technology, professor talk the entire class comes on. But no sound. basis. students. In this case, the class what's the use? period. Should tech classes be The lights come on. The pro- Currently the University has no was a film class, therefore, films The students are paying good We need to get the professors mandatory for teachers? Let fessor pushes some buttons. rules or regulations requiring need to be shown. But because educated in this new technology. us know what you think at money to come to school here The lights go off. The sound professors to leam the technolo- the University doesn't require [email protected] and get a good education. Is it Offering classes and workshops comes on. But no movie. gy in the classroom. This is a training, the film students can't fair to us that we go to class and for teachers is not going to help, This goes on for 25 minutes waste of equipment. Considering see the film that is part of the don't get the full education that because professors, like students, until the professor curses the the money the University spends curriculum. we are entitled to? How do you don't always like to go to class. equipment and decides to lec- on technology, the professors "I had a freshman film class The University claims it is think we feel going to class and It needs to be a mandatory ture the entire class period ought to be able to utilize it where they couldn't figure out becoming one of the most sitting there for 25 minutes, wait- requirement for professors to instead. Students get very frustrated by how to get the movies to play. "wired'' campuses in Ohio ing for professors to fix the learn the technology. If the How many of us have had to this problem because it forces There was a teacher and three because of this new Supernet equipment? We feel cheated out administration wants to give the deal with professors who don't the professors to lecture the assistants and none of them project, but what good is that of part of our education. students a quality education, know how to work the entire class period, instead of could figure it out." said Todd going to do us if the professors Students do not want to sit then make sure we are getting University's technology? showing a video or clip that may Burrows, a junior psychology cant use the equipment?The through lectures. They'd rather our money's worth. Both instructors and students have grabbed the students' atten- major. University can be as wired as it watch a movie or a Power Point Because the students are tired have to deal with the lack of tech- tion. wants to be, but without people presentation than listen to the of the lights going on and off. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PEOPLE Farewell cake ON THE STREET away like adults. So why do peo- leading squad did nothing less Cartoon ple keep drawing childish pic- than embody everything that is Have you ever had teaches life- tures and writing negative com- right in college athletics today. teachers who couldn't encouraged ments towards them? They didn't grab their crotches No matter what is printed in or make obscene gestures! They use their equipment? stereotypes the paper, they do more than didn't talk trash about anybody's long lessons just jump around. These stu- momma! They very simply Since I am the Director of dents attend alumni and campus turned what had once been a AT ISSUE Is it possible that a little cake can restore Athletic Academic Affairs, I am events, make appearances in the field of "battle" into what it obliged to respond to your car- city and surrounding areas, as should be, a friendly athletic one's faith in humanity? toon that was published in the well as attend weekly practices sporting event. What can you learn when you Aug. 30,2000 issue of The BG while also going to class and get - Now I don't want to be closed- let yourself? News. ting an education. What do they minded. I have listened to your DAVID Sometimes it is a small thing Contrary to the offensive get for this? Nothing. No scholar- points. Yes they were wearing STORIE that reminds us of the big lessons stereotypes and myths regarding ships or gifts from the University. licensed BGSU attire, and yes Opinion Columnist in life. student-athletes that the cartoon They do it for one reason only. they were officially representing STEVEN COCO perpetuates, please be advised Their love for BGSU. our university and its football SOPHOMORE This summer I learned more that the mean CPA of BGSU stu - A mistake was made, but team, but should one cheer TELECOMMUNICATIONS than I could have imagined. Most dent-athletes at the end of Spring before you question their loyalty spelling out the word Michigan of what we leam comes at a high "People can do semester 2000 was a 2.97; the look at yourselves first. How amidst countless pro-BG cheers "Yes. it happens all the price. Look at your student loans things you would mean CPA for non-athletes was many of you have stayed in on a really doom these spiritors to time ana it's quite if you disagree with that. 2.92. Saturday afternoon to watch chants of "traitor"? pitiful." But one of the many lessons never imagine. Also, the most recent gradua- Michigan or OSU when BG had a I should think not. was served up to me free, literally. Most often we tion report filed with the National home game? How many have What they did was offer some To ease the cost of a four-year Collegiate Athletic Association made comments like, "Why friendly tidings of good sports- education. I spend my summers expect that if indicates that the 1993-94 gradu- should I go whert they are going manship to an admirable foe. working in a factory. ation rate was 75 percent com- to lose anyway?" Or how many Would you go to someone's someone surprises I am far from the only student pared to a 59 percent graduation only attend games If Toledo or house and tell them to "suck it"? who does this, and while it does us we are going to rate for non-athletes. some big name school is here but I would hope not. teach a few lessons, it only leads be left sore and In regards to the issue of crimi- fail to show when Kent comes to What bothers me most of all is to the learning in question. nal behavior on the part of stu- town? the fact that it wasn't until we had swearing." My job was hot and tiring, but dent-athletes, the few student- The cheerleaders are there no a little controversy on our hands, SUSIE LAKE athletes who violate the law and matter who is on TV. what the that we showed some supposed it paid well enough to keep me the norms of the BGSU commu- Falcons' record is or whom they school spirit by bashing the JUNIOR going back. That led to at least one lesson nity are dealt with according to may be playing. They are there cheerleaders. Where is this pas- TELECOMMUNICATIONS Summer spent in a factory will right there, no matter where we the law and the code of conduct because they want to be, not sion at the games? Is it at home make most people ready to go are, we are just passing through, as outlined in the Student because they have to be. on the couch on Saturday after- "No, they've all been back to class by July. that does not mean we should Handbook. Loyalty? The cheerleaders are noons, watching "major" college technically compe- By my last day I was relieved to not make friends. Also, the student-athlete can some of the most loyal students football? tent." be leaving the heat and fumes for Most of my life I have felt like I receive additional sanctions on campus. Even the most loyal I would think anyone with that another year. Covered in saw am just passing through and kept imposed by the athletic depart- person slips and falls every now much passion would be in our dust and sweat I went to my last to myself. It was just easier that ment. and then. It takes guts to admit stadium cheering the Falcons. So ten- minute break, just wanting way, but I still make friends. It is my opinion that the stu- you were wrong and they did what will I see this Saturday for the next three hours to end. People can do things yoi i dent-athletes' academic achieve- that. Lets move on, shall we? our home opener? Will I see the My job was not terrible, but I would never imagine. Most often ments, community service activi- masses of empty or abandoned was done with it by then. we expect that if someone sur- ties and contributions to the Kevin DeMain seats as per usual, or will I see prises us we are going to be left social life of the BGSU communi- kdemain@bgnet bgsu edu this university put your spirit to Only I had a lesson to learn, sore and swearing and most ty suggest that they are not good use by cheering the team and you can figure out some of often we are. deserving of such egregious instead of screaming the word what this one means for yourself, stereotypes as portrayed in the Cheerleader "traitor" at the top of your lungs. WILL M0RTENSEN I think. But there are other times when cartoon. I. for one, pray for the latter. So FRESHMAN When I got to the break room, we just step back and smile. So bashing infuri- I hope to see you on Saturday. the women I worked with hand- here is another lesson, people Jack A. Taylor Come find me. I'll be down by EDUCATION ed me a store bought cake and can be good, even when you do jtayta@bgnet bgsu edu ates reader the field; supporting the cheer- "My teachers have all wished me good luck. not expect it. leaders. been extremely com- After only three months of I might even go as far as to say that most people are basically petent. working together, the people I Loyalty of That's It! I'm not gonna take it Noah Campbell had spent the most time with decent. noahcam@boret. bgsu edu anymore. I've heard enough and decided to send me off as if I had So lest night I thawed out the now I've got something to say. been there lor a year or more. last few bites of cake, and shared cheerleaders For the past week I have I have seen people quit that what was left with my closest heard and read about nothing SUBMISSION POLICY factory with more time in and get friend. unmatched except how enraged people are nothing more than a wave, often At the end of a long summer, I over the cheerleaders."They're The BG Mews gladly prints Letters , was left with some good memo- Loyalty? traitors." "They lack self- with one finger. to the Editor and Guest Columns. ries, and I wanted to share one What does that mean? I ask respect." "They have no school The cake was not the work of » Letters should be less than 300 more. this because some very loyal stu- pride." management, or standard com- words and Guest Columns can be dents have been given a bad Would all of you who share CHUCK LITRE pany practice — It was a gift paid This might be sentimental 500 ID 700 words. Name, phone image. TELECOMMUNICATIONS for by people who made no more tripe to most of you, but how these irate opinions please do number and address should be They are the BGSU cheerlead- me a giant favor — in the words money than I did. often do you learn about yourself includBd far verification. All sub- FRESHMAN ers. of the great one, "Shut your Somehow I had become from a wedge of chocolate cake? misslore may be eclted for length. They got caught up in the mouth, know your role and lis- "I can't say that I friends with my co-workers. The lessons are there in life, not Send submissions to 210 West moment and did something they ten up." just in class. Hall or aniett|<8*gnet.rjgsuedu have." I had not really tried to; after shouldn't have done and admit- Saturday afternoon, in "The with subject line "letter to the erj- all, I was just summer help, only ted and apologized for it right Big House," the BGSU cheer- tor" or "guest column." passing through. David Storie can be reached at
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www.bgnews.com Pilot dies in first solo flight ENID, Okla. (AP) — A Naval Reserve pilot flying solo for the first time was killed in the crash of his training jet. Ensign Kristopher Krohne, 24, of San Diego, had com- pleted three months of a four-month flight program and was practicing touch-and-go landings and takeoffs when his T-37 went down in a field Wednesday. NATION Officials search for stowaways on ship
By Maureen Clark human hair to be made into ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER wigs. UNALASKA, Alaska — The two other containers Immigration officials began apparently were stacked above searching cargo containers for and below that one. stowaways Thursday on a ship The incident renewed concern that was diverted to this Aleutian over stowaways and human port after crew members heard smuggling attempts on the West mysterious pounding noises. Coast In the past 18 months, 303 No signs of human occupancy people have been taken into cus- were found in searches of three tody after being found aboard of 1,556 containers on the 860- containers from cargo ships foot Manoa, which were exam- bound for Seattle, Los Angeles, ined at a maintenance ware- Vancouver, British Columbia, house early Thursday, Coast and other ports, INS officials Guard spokeswoman Marsha said. Delaneysaid. Three people were found dead "Because we haven't discov- inside a container on a ship that ered anyone yet, to me that's a arrived in Seattle in lanuary. success," said Mike Conway, Fifteen survivors found in the deputy director of the container remain in the United Immigration and Naturalization States pending reviews of their Service in Alaska. requests for asylum. Authorities will decide later In addition, 58 illegal Chinese Associated Press Photo Thursday whether to search immigrants died in an unventi- more containers, Conway said. AQUARIUM: Volunteer diver John Gring waves to a child from behind the aquarium glass at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Ore., lated truck in lune during a The first to be searched was Aug. 22,2000. the one into which crew mem- smuggling attempt into Britain. bers punched an air hole and The Manoa originally was lowered food and water after headed for Oakland, Calif., but hearing the pounding Sunday. changed course to make an The container had been taken emergency stop in the port of Dutch Harbor late Wednesday. Aquarium rescues dolphins aboard in Qingdao, China, and The sound was traced to a was among more than 200 nary services at the aquarium. about $1 million on a lot off the loaded in China, officials from non-refrigerated container, sec- By Susanne Youmahs release her back into the ocean. ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITE* "Research supports the exhibits path to the penguin exhibit, allow the shipping company APL said. ond from the bottom in a stack of Rescue and rehabilitation, and seven on the tightly packed ship. MYSTIC, Conn. — On a back the research that goes with it, are and the exhibits give us an the aquarium to take dolphins The manifest listed its cargo as and whales in need of extensive lot of the Mystic Aquarium, a prime tenets of the aquarium's opportunity to perform research on the animals that are here." medical treatment. The closest lone dolphin races around an mission. One of the state's biggest isolated tank. Far from the The 137,000-square-foot similar facility is the National groups of schoolchildren mar- tourist attractions, the aquarium aquarium has more than 40 Aquarium in Baltimore. veling over exotic fish or beluga has also earned a reputation exhibits and 3,500 different spec- "In New England, they are THE whales trained to perform tricks, throughout the region as the imens. The 1 million people, on rehabilitation center for the dolphin appears to get little prime rehabilitation center for average, who visit the aquarium cetaceans," said Dana Hartley, attention. dolphins and whales. each year never see what makes the Northeast Region Stranding She is the focus of researchers "There's more to it than just it unique in the Northeast: two Network coordinator for the and veterinarians who rescued grabbing fish and sticking them 100,000 gallon tanks, 11 feet National Marine Fisheries her when she washed ashore in a tank," said David St. Aubin, deep, 40 feet wide. Service. "They have the room. Block Island in lune and hope to director of research and veteri- The tanks, built in 1997 for They have the expertise." President Sidney Ribeau invites you
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1 WHIPPED: Movie critic Jeff FRIDAY McGinnis September 8, believes that "Whipped" 2000 should be ^ ignored by any- one who wants to see a good movie. www.bgnews.com/now PAGE 8 BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY VOLUME 90 ISSUES
Bands bring a new sound to the Festival this weekend It's officially called the Black Swamp Arts Festival, but should it will be bigger this year with more really be called the Black Swamp Music Festival? artists, she did not mention any specif- ic artists or awards they may have won. Music seems to be taking over the commons stage Saturday afternoon. She did, however, give a short list of festival this year with more than 30 Julie Melcndez, a spokeswoman for some of this year's performers, includ- local and national musical acts set to the festival, said the event has an equal ing the Grammy-nominated act BR5- perform on three stages this weekend. combination of music and art. "We do 49. "I love the festival," University senior spend more money on the music, More proof that music is an impor- Jill Goodman said. "I like looking at the though," she said. tant part of the Black Swamp Arts an but I really go for the bands." Melcndez also said that it is perhaps Festival is the fact that Howard's Club H Like most students, Goodman is not the music that brings crowds to the fes- is heavily involved with the festival. Last planning on buying any art but is more tival. year, the bar hosted musicians on the looking forward to the music. One act lust like Madonna says in her latest festivals third stage. Goodman said she is sure she won't song, "music brings the people togeth- "For me, the art is the really cool part miss is University alum Brian Bocian, er." who is performing on the community Although Melcndez said the festival FESTIVAL, PAGE 8
STORY BY KEVIN AEH • ILLUSTRATION BY MARY BETH MURTHA • 8 Friday, September 8,2000 NOW MOVIES BG NEWS 'Whipped' deserves to be flogged By Jed McGinns You're married!" her. Eventually, the married guy now wmiEi All four of these guys are gets into the act. pleading with f "Whipped" is one of the creeps. None of them have a dis- Mia to break it off with them, ^| S^ •• worst movies I have ever seen. I cernible personality, or anything and so on. Then (don't read any hated so many things in so many which would differentiate them further if, probably through " ..K ways, I'm not sure where to as a character. They each have a some form of brain damage, you Iflj begin. The characters are obnox- "gimmick." The yuppie, the actually intend to see this film), ious, the story is obvious, the artist, the married guy and the it turns out that Mia was just toy- direction unimpressive, the one who...well...you can't talk ing with them, and doesn't really script snarky and dumb, the about what differentiates him in love any of them, she was just message is mean. a family setting such as this. All using them. Wow, what a shock. m ^ ■ Sjf*^ The film was written, pro- the single guys give long, point- The players got played. What a 1 duced and directed by Peter M. less monologues to the camera surprising, interesting climax. * i%^- -^ Cohen, and my hostility toward about their social life, reciting This movie is aggressively the fruit of his labor is such that such insightful platitudes as anti-marriage, anti-love and * > • ' if I ever met the man, I cannot "Everybody f***s somebody. anti-everything I believe in and It's just the nature of the beast." stand for in my social life. I have guarantee that I wouldn't want to ■ ~"T slap him. so he could feel just The characters are self-impor- always been an incredibly hope- / SOME of the pain that sitting tant, disgusting, perverted lame- less romantic, and I never desire through his opus gave me. brains, and the actors who play to be anything else. Hearing the Let's start with the characters. them give performances remi- hateful, disgusting way men talk They are all stupid, arrogant niscent of the sort of people you about women in this movie was ~]SkV jerks. All of them. To paraphrase see endorsing the Clapper at 3 like someone trying to take a A Rowan Atkinson, they're the sort a.m. jackhammer to my skull. Maybe of people you emigrate to avoid. Then, all three of the single it's me, maybe I'm out of touch There is not a person among ones meet the same girl, and toward what the modern social W 1 them who I would deem worthy they all instantly fall in love. Her scene is really like. Well, call me ■T *! 1 .Jfl of even talking to for five min- name is Mia. and she's played by old-fashioned, but if these pos- utes, much less spend two hours Amanda Peet. She demonstrates sessive, uncaring, barbaric louts ^ Sm / watching a movie about. to us few personality traits are truly representative of men ^^ It i 1 The three lead characters are which would justify all three nowadays, I'll kindly stay OUT ■ 20-somcthing guys who hang guys falling for her at once. We of the modern social scene, PWo Provided don't get to see her being inter- thank you very much. out in a diner with each other "Whip'it reel bad: Amanda Peet (far right) seduces and destroys luckless loser Brian Van Holt (center) and brag about their sexual con- esting, funny, alluring or any- On top of everything, the film quests, referring to women as lit- thing else. She's a very attractive is lamely written and executed. in Peter M. Cohen's dismal new sex comedy, "Whipped." tle more than trophies to win, woman, to be sure, but as far as None of the situations are at all leaving the movie feeling cob- hoping to capitalize on the trend. and we should all preserve and and they discuss love as some- the movie shows us, that's all she funny, and Peter Cohen's idea of bled-together and unprofession- I would wish upon these distrib- enjoy each moment to its fullest, thing you settle for when the is. executing a witty line of dia- al. The only possible excuse I utors the ultimate horror, actual- while we still can. And so, I game is over. They have a buddy But. no matter, all three guys logue is to insert a lot of swear can come up with for this film's ly WATCHING the film, but make this plea, not as a movie who's married, and whenever he fall for her, and fight with each words and hope the audience release is that the distributors, hey. I'm not a sadist. critic, but as a humanitarian - do joins them, they constantly other over her. and have patheti- doesn't notice how lame the seeing a big market for "gross- Life is a precious thing, my not. under any circumstances, mock him and spurn him. "What cally directed and woefully actual punchline was. The direc- out" comedies about modern friends. All of us have but a brief waste two hours of your life by do you know about women? unfunny dream sequences about tion is substandard and awful. life, forced it out into theaters. flicker of time in this universe. seeing "Whipped." Thank you. Festival offers music variety
main stage Saturday night at 9:45 The BG News is hiring FESTIVAL FROM PAGE 7 Delafose and French Rockin' p.m. The country band with a hill- Boogie. of the festival, but the music is billy sound has not only been The community commons what makes the most money," nominated for a Grammy, but it stage, featuring acts from the local Mike Wally. a Howard's employee has also won the praise of critics. scene, will include performances Copy Editors said. Entertainment Weekly gave its by the Concannons. Redheaded Acts performing on the Stepchild and the BGSU CD, "Live From Robert's," an A. Saxophone Quartet. Howard's stage this year include USA Today gave the disc three and The Black Swamp Arts Festival Rod's Collision, Smokin' Joe a half stars. - which for the record, will feature Reporters Kubek Band and Stylex. Other acts on the main stage art as well as music - is set to Musically, the highlight of the include The Sprags, The Original begin at 4 p.m. this afternoon and festival looks to be BR5-49 on the Brothers and Sisters of Love. Geno will continue through Sunday. Photographers Graphic Designers INFORMATION SESSION:
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If you can think grasp the entire concept of what Spears played at a sold-oul show stopped dancing and sat down Again." back, Britney was criticized for was going on. but she definately at Cleveland's Gund Arena. This on a chair with her music direc- Lowlights of the night were wearing no bra and a tight white knew it was naughty. was Britney's first world tour tor and sang "From the Bottom more implied than tangible. I T-shirt at a cold Nickelodeon Okay. I'm very far from since she broke into the music of My Broken Heart" without definately felt like a pedophile concert. Are they implants?, is a being a right wing conservative scene almost two years ago. the help of either of her two walking into the show and see- question that many tabloid nut job. but I have to say that Chritstina Aguilera played the backup singers. This was clearly ing all of the little Britney newspapers have been kicking with all other things considered. same arena the week before and an attempt to prove to the audi- wanna he's dressed up in their around for quite some time now, Britney's performance boarded that show had more than 7.000 ence that she can in fact really best hoochie/hooker outfits. 1 but the issue runs much deeper on tasteless. If she was doing tickets left on the day of the sing. didn't even know that lingerie than that. these things for me up at DejaVu show. When the lights hit the Complete with pyrotechnics shops sold clothes for 9 year- On more than two noticable or in the bedroom then "Hey! stage, she erased all doubts that explosions, up to eight backup old's. It was also somewhat iron- occasions, Britney quickly Life is Good!." but Britney was- she truly is the reigning queen of dancers at a time, there was ic that Britney's World Tour was rubbed her breasts seductively, n't doing these things for a pop. always something going on dur- sponsored by the National Dairy quickly, but noticibly in a dance mature audience. Just by looking Britney tore though an hour ing her show. Her elaborate Council and their now famous segment where she was also at all of the scantily clad, and I set that included eight costume stage set-up included a storytime "Got Milk?" campaign. This simulating a "cowboy ride" on mean skimpy clothes of her ele- and eight set changes. Two of bedroom, a stars and stripes seemed as funny as watching a center stage. Add to this her mentary school audience, it was the most intense sights was the montage and a mini-stage where Nascar race and noticing all of stripper pole dance piece, and easy to feel that something was- scene of about 1,000 green glo- Britney was able to climb up and the Miller Lite and Budweiser the three times that she ripped n't right. sticks being spun around by act out a strip-tease segment of logo's on the hoods and doors of off her pants and shirt to reveal More power to you Britney some of the 17,000+ fans. The her show. She was also hoisted automobiles. The jumbo-tron very skimpy clothes, and there's and Hollywood and all media in second mind-boggling feeling 30 feet in the air for her singing showed a three minute commer- reason to wonder. general. Push the envelopes of was the intense ringing in my of "And the Beat Goes on." she cial of Britney telling people to Every time that Britney would sexuality, push censors and be ears when the girl and boy fans was even rolled out onto the drink milk, while in the process do something sexual, or a back- controversial. Just don't target aged 5-18. let out ear-piercing stage in a throne to further spraying it around and even on up dancer would shake her ass, these little girls who look up to screams that are still ringing in emphasize her "Queen of Pop" herself. The milk references or take off his shirt, a little girl you. It's creepy and scary. my ears. status. Other highlights included were later deemed more stun- no older than 10 who was sitting o «— a Rolling Stones cover of ning when almost all of in front of me, would spin Sprags bring garage rock to BG Get your 'Kicks' with skinny white guys at Howard's By Brian Engtknan lyrics until creamy. Add a string you really think I was that STAFF WRITER section and horn section and let dumb, to not know what's going Do you like thrashy 70's style After heading to Oberlin The Toledo based band, 'The cool. The blend creates a some- on. with you and your bruises? sounds comparable to the College together and graduating Sprags" will be performing at times sour, yet often good mix It's not fair if everyone loses." Rolling Stones meet 80s DC in 1997 the trio moved to NYC the Black Swamp Arts Festival of fun summer music. Another good song that slows punk? where they met Josh Wise, and on Friday from 5:15-6 p.m. The guitar work is competent, down the tempo is the 12th If the answer is "yes" then the Kick's were bom. Their latest CD. Toxic-Shock but in pure reggae tradition, can track, "Over the Sun." I can't maybe you should slip into The group, who named itself mixes many different types of sound simplistic and repetitive think of any better song to just some French Kicks on after a Frenchman's shoes, musical genres and sounds. by about the seventh song. If I kick back and listen to when I Wednesday. Sept. 13 at released their first recording last CL w The Sprags are an upbeat band had to make a guess. I'd say need to relax. These moments Howard's Club H. fall off MY Pal God Records. with a mix of sounds and styles, that The Sprags are an intense are unfortunately few and far The NYC based quartet is The self titled. 4 track EP has but the CD doesn't seem to do and interesting band. You know between. making its way to Bowling recieved critcal aclaim from the c them justice. So what does their those bands that sound great on Overall the CD sounds kind Green for a show that Mike best of NYC and many online mix of styles sound like? a CD, and then suck in concert, of like a trip to the symphony Powers of Amazon .com said magazines. Well, lyrically take the Violent well. I think the Sprags would "...is intelligent passonate rock." The band Ten Dollar Femmes, Tom Petty. They with a garage band playing in kill in a live setting like the Three quarters of the band, Typewriter (formerly known as o Might Be Giants. The Mighty the background. The lyrics ND Black Swamp Festival this including Matt Stimchomb. Pantone 292) will be opening Mighty Bosstones and Simon wane in and out of key at times, weekend. Just don't buy the Nick Strumpf and Jamie Krents If you are not studying on said OO and Garfunkel. and mix them at and some songs sound like an CD. The overall mix is on the have been playing together night, and are looking to rock- ® a medium speed for two min- old Beatles song gone horribly poor side and the lyrics can start since they met back in the sev- out with some skinny white utes bad. But believe it or not. I got to drawl and drift off key at enth grade in Washington DC. dudes then come on down. ^ ~ Then musically, take Brian the distinct impression that if I times. i Selzer, Weezer. Phish, The were to check these guys out fT) There are high moments on Beatles, Ekoostik Hookah. live. I'd get into them. So go OO the disk though. In the song. Sublime and Hawaii Five-0 check them out today at the "Startin all Over Again," (—r- o theme music, and fold into Black Swamp Art Festival, jus' Vocalist Scott Hunt sings. "Did don't buy the CD. o JZ*■"!"* ID & C7> GO FALCONS! ^—- to r—» Look for us at Tent City OO CO CO this Saturday before "T1 OO the game ■ Ground UT/JNPCONCERTS.COM PRESENTS I ^ Q,, OFFERS Jc rt ♦ 5 Shifts To Choose From ♦ 3-5 Hrs., 5 Days A Week P3 C/> ♦ Tuition Assistance ♦ Weekly Pay a- -. ♦ No Union Dues ♦ $.50 Raise After 90 Days SPEAK WITH A FEDEX REP. at tent city in the Career Services Tent lOam-Kickoff SEPTEMBER 27 • 8PM Ground 650 S. Reynolds Road Call for more information SAVAGE HALL Toledo, OH 43615 TICKETS ON SAIE NOW AT THE SAVAGE HALL BOX OFFICE. All "• <•••'"' 0 mile north of Airport Hwy.) 1-800-582-3577 OUTLETS i CHARGE BY PHONE (419) 474-1333. TICKETS ONLINE al takebiuslcunm PRESETTED BY J II pco 11 C e I t S . I O III THIS WEEKEND W BG SPORTS * I Men's Soccer: FALCONS HEAD TO WISCONSIN FOR TOURNAMENT. PAGE 11 V.ttOOt"* Women's soccer 9/8-911 At Idaho. UNLV/ Las Vegas. FRIDAY September 8, Volleyball 2000 9/8-9/9 • • • • At UCF Invitational. BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Women's CC 9/9 BG Field. 9:30 a.m. Men's CC 9/9 BG Field, 10:15 a.m. Football 9/9 HOME SWEET HOME? Doyt Perry Stadium, noon. Pitt hasn't won a road opener since 1993, can BG continue the skid? Men's Soccer 9/9-9/10 J At Puma Classic, Milwaukee. ' •' f Pitt brings » ,^H2 out BG's Eric %$ Cassano w home Staff Writer intensity Kemp trade ^^^fl^^. By Dan Ned ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR pivotal «»ctw!L*n*ii*BGNw,"> f. Here comes Pitt. That's right, the Panthers are Sahm Leads: Quarterback taking over your own back yard. Rarely is a team's best player Andy Sahm will lead the To the Doyt, Saturday at noon to looked upon as ballast to be Falcons against Pitt. see what could be the biggest dumped, but such was the case home game in the history of with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Perry Stadium. Shawn Kemp. Kemp's attitude, This will be Pitts first trip to a identified by a penchant for Panthers Mid-American Conference stadi- showing up late to team meet- um. Even though they have never ings and snowing up for training lost to a MAC team, the Panthers camp 30 pounds overweight threaten haven't won a road opener since each of the last two seasons probably wasn't going to change 1993, while the Falcons are 7-2 in playing for a medium-market Falcons at home openers during head non-contender. coach Gary Blackney s tenure. The example he was setting off Contrasting forces will be pitted the court for the team's younger Doyt against each other Saturday. players was second to the block- The Falcons want to make sure ade he was causing on the court. By Pete Stetla the right ones prevail in a home How do you justify paying a guy SPORTS EDITOR game this big. $100 million, nearly half of Michigan is gone. "We're excited because we which was deferred to the final In the past, a distant memory, know we play well at home, and a breath in the wind. Pitt is a team we can beat." said two years of the contract? Get MktaHLeMnMeeGNws him the ball. Frequently. Give What was done is done and sophomore quarterback Andy him every opportunity to lead wl i.i i was said was said. He's Down: Falcon running back Joe Alls is tripped up by Michigan Linebacker Shantee Orr last Sahm. "We need to come out and "I think the positives that we play really well because this is a the team in scoring. week. This week, Pitt comes to town for the Falcon's home opener. Last year, it was becoming took away from the Michigan big game for us. It's the first home apparent that Kemp was not, or game is our players played with a game, and we need to get back on could not, carry out the assign- lot of poise and confidence," BG BG<0-1) vs. Pitt(1-0) Tailbacks Joe Alls. John Gibson the winning track." coach Gary Blackney said. "They and Godfrey Lewis combined for They're Big East, We're MAC, ment of "go-to guy" on a nightly Saturday 12 p.m. weren't intimidated by 110,000 53 yards on 22 carries. But (hat doesn't really matter. Butterfingers? basis. After an early season Doyt Perry Stadum (30,599) upset of Portland in which Kemp people and great Michigan tradi- According to Blackney. the Here's what does. With Receiver Kurt Gerling out had a huge fourth quarter, he tion. Bowling Green, OH rushing attack must be estab- Famous Football Alumni for the next five-to-eight weeks, 'Our kids played hard; they Line Pitt by 7 1/2 lished in order for the Brown and I li.-v Have. Mike Dllka all of a sudden catching the ball was a non-entity late In ball- We have: Ogre from revenge of games, overcome by fatigue and never quit. Frankly, Michigan just Radio: 88.1 f.m. WBGU Orange to win football games. becomes a concern for the 11a.m. Pregame the Nerds fouls. wore us down. They just have so "We are trying to take a posi Advantage: Bowling Creen Ogre Falcons. In all fairness, though, the rest much depth, running four or five with toe Hanes, Andy Barch and tive angle with our football team takes all comers. Normally sure handed Aaron of the team wasnt much better. tailbacks and the same thing Nick Seuberling on sideline. because I still feel that this can be Major Industry: Alexander and junior college with their return people and an outstanding football team." They have Steel However, most of the rest of the We Have: Com transfer Tony Bautista dropped team is younger, the kind of guys defensive backs." he said. "We need to get a little Advantage BC We feed the some key passes against the with upside that a team con- But another dangerous team of players on defense, their sec- more physical on the offensive world, they make metal Wolverines. cerned solely with the future can lies in their wake; the Pittsburgh ondary is very young. They are line. I thought at times, they han- New attractions Sahm said he's not worried build around. Panthers. playing two first time starters at dled the pass rush very well but They have a new stadium for about last week's drops and dis- For the 1999 season opener, corner. Their safety is a young 2001 Kemp advocates say the Cavs we need to run the football to We Have: Waftle House misses them as isolated inci- may have shot themselves in the the Falcons traveled to Pitt player. Their only player with win. You're not going to win foot- Advantage BC Wc II take the dents. foot by trading him, that the rea- Stadium and watched as the experience from a year ago is ball games or championships if Doyt and our waffles too. thank " I think the drops were a com- son he had a poor season last Panthers scored 27 unanswered [Mark) Ponko. their strong safe- you can't run the football." you. bination of first game jitters, play- year was a lack of a true center, points to hand the Brown and ty" Last Saturday saw injury dam- Former Coach to go on to big ing againt Michigan, and guys Orange a 30-10 loss. Turman and Priestley will split time: and why trade him after acquir- age done to both teams. The They Have Marty trying to run before they catch ing Chris Mihm in a draft day This season's Pitt team also has time as the signal caller as both Wolverines lost a top tight end Schottenhelmer the ball,'' Sahm said. "But they trade to finally land a center with a plethora of offensive weapons combined for 293 yards and and defensive end and for the We Have Bo Schembechler have great hands. Some balls apparent healthy feet? Simply as the Wolverines did. Receivers three touchdowns in the Advantage BC. Bo Beat the Falcons, starting receiver Kurt Bucks all those times were dropped, and some balls because, by the end of last sea- Latef Grim, who has All-America Panthers 30-7 romping over Kent Gerling will sit out for 5-8 weeks might have been my fault, but potential; Lamar Slade and last Saturday. Slade caught two Location: son, the Cavs couldn't be about with a broken collarbone. They have: The Steel City we'll get that straightened out." Antonio Bryant all pose as three touchdown catches and tailback Shawn Kemp anymore if they "Everyone will have to step up We Have: The flattest county In deep threats for Pitt's rotating Kevan Barlow racked up 106 the country. wanted to move back toward with Gerling out," quarterback rontention. quarterbacks John Turman and yards on 21 carries. Advantage Pitt Wood County POW Andy Sahm said. "He was a big ain't exactly exciting. By the end of last season, David Priestley On the defensive side of the Sahm and Gerting were named key offensive player for us, and Awe-lnsplrlng mountains: Lamond Murray and Andre "Their receivers might very ball, defensive back Ramon the Falcon's offensive players of he makes big plays for us. But we They Have: The Appalachians the week for the Michigan game. Miller were blossoming as cor- well match up with Michigan's Walker leads the attack, which We Have: Bill's Hill on the golf have great receivers who can do Defensive tackle DJ. Owchar nerstone caliber players. Mihm. receivers,'' Blackney said. also returns 17 other lettermen. course "They've got Grim and Slade and Walker is another one of the the job. so it's definitely a big loss Advantage: Pitt. It doesn't take got the defensive award while J.R. Reid, Bimbo Coles, and much to Kale that hill Robert Traylor, who might sur- Antonio Bryant; they are very many Panthers receiving pre- for us, but guys are stepping up backup Quarterback and punter season All-America notice. in pracdce and filling in for Kurt. Pitt comes on strong at the end. Rickey Schneider was the special prise a lot of people as to what a physical. They have great size but BC prevails. and good speed. As far as the Falcons' rushing It's gonna be a hard thing to do." teams player of the week for his change of scenery can do. were -By Dan Nled all acquired this off-season. " Their offensive line is big and game goes, it was almost nonex- short notice duties against There is a lot of future money physical," he said. "They lost a lot istent against Michigan. Michigan. and minutes that these guys have to have committed to them to make the Cavs a better all- around team. A Kemp-centered Cavs team Women's soccer falls to Detroit Mercey that was still trying to shoehorn the unenthusiastic superstar into By Erik Cassano Titans with two goals apiece. Smith also got an assist on the 4-2, Tinseij's second with about situations where he would keep STAFF WRITER Senior Ashley Enser. along with play. Kilfoy gave the Titans a 2-1 18 minutes to go In the contest, a failing or taking the path of least sophomores Jill Conover and lead Just after the seven-minute corner kick which arced back resistance (think constant 20- BG's problems with Detroit Tracy Glexiner each had one goal mark of the first half off a into the BC net, made it 5-2. and foot jumpers from the wing) Mercy and, in particluar, All- for the Falcons. Westbrook assist. Westbrooks second with 5:36 would take shots away from MCC junior Gwen Kilfoy. contin- " It was kind of a disappointing However, BG fought right back left made it 6-2. players that now get the chance ued Wednesday afternoon in the loss yesterday because we played and tied the game again as "A few things went their way, a to step up and prove themselves Motor City as the Falcon really hard." said Enser. "we were Conover took a feed from few things went our way, It was as big-time players. The Cavs women's soccer team was hand- pumped coming off the first two Mentrup and knocked it past kind of a battle throughout the now can turn loose, sign long- ed their first loss of the year, 6-3. wins, so It was kind of a letdown," Rust to make It 2-2. Then, a trip- game." said Conover. term, overall - keep happy play- For the third straight year, the Detroit opened the scoring ping penalty seemed to make the BG closed out the scoring with ers that can pay big dividends for Titans scored six goals on the early when Tinsel] beat BG wheels fall off for the Falcons. A one minute left when Glexiner, a this team down the road. That Brown and Orange, to go with a sophomore goalie Erika Flanders BG defender was whistled for redshlrt sophomore seeing her is, if the Cavs can stop being the 6-4 victory at Detroit In 1998 and one-on-one 2:54 Into the match. tripping seconds before the half, first action since 1998 due to an Cavs for once and actually have a 6-0 blanking at Cochrane Held BC answered at 22:04 of the first arid Westbrook punched in the injury, found the back of the net. most of their players stay healthy last year. In the 18-goal barrage, half when Enser took a pass from ensuing penalty kick to make It Junior Beth Wechsler and fresh- and pan out. Kilfoy has netted nine. Kilfoy, senior Janice Mentrup and 3-2. Detroit proceeded to rattle man Sara Leary got assists on the Mi*aeUehn*ia*BGri-»5 along with sophomores Tanya bounced the ball off the far post off three unanswered goals, play. The assist was Learys first Erik Cassano can be reached Oops: The Women's soccer Tlnselj and, Stacy Westbrook past Titan goalie Erika Rust to tie KUfoy's second netter seven min- at: [email protected] team gets ready for Detrot. shared the scoring lead for the the gam? at 1-1. Junior Mandy utes Into the second half made it Women PAGE 11 1. t • MM . ■ jai:^t HHRH I >,w '"..'.r'.?TT."Vl'.y. *"" T'"'f?.'*l'V .'*!**?+? ...... v, . , -. -_,....— -,-.- .>...-*-.,,—,.,.,. .-...... BG NEWS SPORTS Friday. September8j. 200011 Freddie and Frieda urge you to fill the BG stands SOCCGf LOSGS Hello Bowling Green! It Is your pening all around me. Our own the season with a win last week two favorite birds in town cheerleaders spelled our against Kent. Th»y have not faced WOMEN FROM PAGE 10 Freddie and Frieda, speaking t. "Michigan" to their fans our Falcons ye> ind 1 know our field and their-:, not many teams you from the comforts of our However, following the Michigan tern is ready to play. Frieda and I collegiate point. that do that. They're a very good, nest. Since Frieda had the flu last cheer, fans dressed in blue and both are encouraging everyone "We kind of got outpaced a lit- physical team and make the Saturday I was forced to take on gold joined in with our cheer- to pack the house on Saturday tle, but we came in expecting to game veiy difficult for opponents the 110.000* Michigan crowd by leaders to chant "Go BG!" because this is Pitt's first visit to a win and we didn't do it, so we're to play, but we showed great char- myself. I was sweating off my fal- Although Fiieda and myself are MAC school in their history. Wake just going to try and rebound and acter coming back from 1-0 con feathers all day in 90 degree both disappointed in the loss, we up on Saturday and get to the sta - get two wins this weekend in down, 2-1 down, and we just got a heat. Luckily after the game I took are excited to bounce back and dium because kickoff is at noon, Vegas,'' said Glexiner. little unlucky towards the end," a nice refreshing bird bath to cool kick some tail at "The Doyt" on and send those Panthers home Head coach Andy Richards was said Richards. off. While in the Big House I wit- Saturday when Pittsburgh comes without their supper. disappointed, but felt some posi- In the goal, Flanders and Rust nessed many strange things hap- to town. The Panthersare 1-0 on Freddie and Freida tives came out of the loss. each had two saves. Detroit led in "We made some basic mis- shots taken 14-9 and shots-on- takes, but having said that, we goal 8-6. With the win, the Titans BG SPORTS showed some great character. We Improved to 2-3-0 on the season, scored three goals on Detroit's the Falcons dropped to 2-1 -0. PICK OF THE WEEK Yeah, we're sports gods....that's why every pick here is a sure bet. (Picks Men play in cheeseland made without spread.) PETE STELLA DANNIED NICK HURM STEFANIE SIZEMORE Sports Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Club W. Soccer coach By Derek McCord better decisions and be more SUlf WR11E R organized on restarts whether ^-nlWtsburgh al Bowling Prediction Bowling Green Pitt Pittsburgh Pitt The Bowling Green men's soc- they are corner kicks in attacking Score 28-21 28-27 28-21 Green 35-17 cer team will look to put their sea- or defending direct or indirect Rant Falcons will love the Cheerleaders cry for No Gerling, no love. With the help of the son all square when they head to kicks. There has been a stat going friendly crowd and Pitt leaves BG bro- BG is too bruised BG cheerleaders Pitt Milwaukee this weekend to play around for years that says 70 per- Pittsburgh 7.5 FAVORITE cheerleaders. ken hearted losers and battered. will overtake BG. in the Coca-Cola Panther cent of goals come from dead ball Invitational. restarts." The Falcons started the season The Wisconsin-Green Bay Prediction Ohio State Arizona Ohio State Ohio State #16 Ohio State at in Omaha. Neb. with 2-1 defeats Phoenix is 1 -1 on the 2000 season. Score 24-17 Arizona 42-21 24-10 28-21 by the hands of now seventh and The Phoenix lost five players Rant Bellisari is a wild The defense can't Defense saves Go Bucks! Who cares 13th ranked Soutwest Missouri from their program last year due one but Bucks "o" get four scores this Buckeyes in close who they are play- State and Creigton. to graduation, but return four of Ohio State 5.5 FAVORITE will finally click week. Bucks lose. game. ing? This weekend the focus will be their five top goal scorers. That turned to Wisconsin-Green Bay includes senior ten goal scorer #1 Nebraska at #25 Prediction Notre Dame Nebraska Notre Dame Nebraska and tournament host Wisconsin- Nick Lessard and junior Brian Score 35-34 38-14 21-20 36-24 Milwaukee. Giovinazzi who netted seven. Notre Dame Tournament host Wisconsin- Rant Touchdown Jesus Irish just ca:.'t Grandpa Tom told mmm. corn "We are going to play against Milwaukee has a 2-1 mark so far. loves his Irish and regain great form. me about this upset two very good teams and will have to play at the level we did last The theme that has been devel- Nebraska 13.5 FAVORITE hates corn. Nuns are upset. in a dream. weekend, Mahler said. "Keeping oping this year is the attacking in mind that we have to work on defenders of Fred Degand, and Marshall at #23 Prediction Marshall Marshall Michigan State Marshall improving defending on restarts Zack Olson. and creating more scoring oppor- Degand scored the Falcons Michigan State Score 42-35 38-31 35-28 27-21 Rant Spartans are no Marshall is a big- Marshall could be I like what Pete and tunities." lone goal against Criegton with a where what they 10 team in a MAC like Northwestern in Dan said! The main focus in this week's slicing shot from 30 yards out. Michigan State 8.5 FAVORITE were last season. team's body. the Big-10 practice sessions was restarts on Fellow back Adam Erhard was comer and free kicks along with credited with two assists over the ball possession and passing into weekend. #4 Miami at #15 Prediction Washington Washington Miami Washington uncongested areas on the field. The Falcons will not have the Score 27-21 24-21 30-22 28-24 The Falcons had a direct free services of Matt Lyons for Washington Rant Another excellent Illiterate 'Canes Santana Moss runs Santana who? and comer kick scored against Saturday's match against game, both teams perplexed by UWQB up theHeisman them last weekend that would Wisconsin-Green Bay after he Miami 1.5 FAVORITE have weapons Tuiasosopo ladder this week. have given them two ties and pos- was sent off in the Creigton sibly victories in their matches match. Lyons scored in die 2-1 against Southwest Missouri State Southwest Missouri State loss. Prediction Mississippi Auburn Mississippi Mississippi Auburn at #18 and Creigton. Freshman goalkeeper David Mississippi Score 28-10 17-14 17-7 28-17 "The two glaring things that DeGraff will get the nod again this Rant Ole' Miss' running Nobody here really Bring back Bo Auburn's defense will came from last week was we got weekend. DeGraff made 14 saves game will wail on cares about this Jackson and I'll take fail... whatever-1 to play with more composure," in his first college appearances. Mississippi 3.0 FAVORITE Auburn defense. game... right? the Tigers by 14 just flipped a coin. Mahler said. "We need to make Campus Events Campus Events Campus Events Attention all BG News Readers: KEY Yearbook SEPT. 13TH «PM STUDY ABROAD RETURNEES THE ULTIMATE POLE TRICK This Tuesday Sept 12th from 11-4 KEY Yearbook Come share your oversees expe- COMPETITION! 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We are focusing on getting belter Marshall has an impressive 30-0 everyday- record at home over the last four years and coach Bob Pruett returns Team: Kent many talented stars from last years Nickname: Golden Flashes undefeated squad. Coach: Dean Pees (third year) In the West, Toledo, led by running 1999 record: 2-9 overall. 2-6 MAC back Chester Taylor, could win their (Sixth) division very easily. The Rockets don't Predicted finish: Sixth have very much compotition facing Players to watch: WR Jurron Kelly, them. LB Rashan Hall, RB Chantc Murphy. Pees on 2000: "Having a winning MAC East season is our goal because that is what coaches and players work for. I Team: Akron want to establish some tradition Nickname: Zips here." Coach: Lee Owens (sixth year) 1999 record: 7-4 overall, 5-3 MAC Team: Marshall (Tied 3rd) Nickname: Thundering Herd Predicted finish: Second Coach: Bob Pruett (fourth year) Players to watch: QB James 1999 record: 13-0 overall, 8-0 MAC "Butchie" Washington, RB Brandon (Fust) Payne. WRLavel Bailey. Predicted finish: First Owen's on 2000: "We have come a Players to watch: WR Nate Poole, long way and are looking forward to DB Mauirce Hines, LB Max Yates. this upcoming season. We are work- Pruett on 2000: "I am excited ing on perfecting our system and we about this football team. Playing for want to have a balanced offensive another championship is a huge attack." challenge for this team. But we get a little better every year." Team: Bowling Green Nickname: Falcons Team: Miami Coach: Gary Blackney (tenth year) Nickname: Redhawks 1999 record: 5-6 overall, 3-5 MAC Coach: Terry Hoeppner (second (Fifth) year) Predicted finish: Fifth 1999 record: 7 4 ovearll, 6-2 MAC Players to watch: QB Andy Sahm. (Second) RB Joe Alb, WR Kurt Gerling. DB Predicted finish: Third Chad Long. Players to watch: QB Mike Bath, Blackney on 2000: "The attitude, WR Sly Johnson. DB Brandon work ethic and expectations of our Godsey. football team are very high. This is Hoeppner on 2000: "We need to fueled by the way we ended the 1999 prove that we are a good team with- season with a great win against out Travis Prentice. We did well this Central Florida- spring but we have got our work cut our for us in 2000." Team: Buffalo Nickname: Bulls Team: Ohio Coach Craig Cirbus (second year) Nickname: Bobcats 1999 record: 0-11 overall, 0-8 Coach: Jim Grobe (sixth year) (Seventh) 1999 record: 5-6 overall, 5-3 MAC Associated Press Predicted finish: Seventh NEW GUY IN CHARGE: Marshall quarterback Byron Leftwich drops back for pass during their 63-7 romp over Players to watch: DB Carlos Spencer, OL David Pruce, LB Chris MAC, PAGE 13 Southeast Missouri State last Thursday. The Thundering Herd have again been predicted to take the MAC East. 4 Friday, September 8. 2000 SPORTS 2000 BG NEWS PETE BOB STELLA BRUMBERG Sports Editor Staff Writer StaffWriter "GoodStella" "Reece's Pieces" "Bob's Two Cents" Heidelberg Distributing Michigan For more Why do Company sucks but fans, light conference Saturday upDoyt teams play Welcome back BGSU students was fun Stadium big dogs?? Heidelberg- for all your party needs For me. Saturday afternoon Forgive me for beating a Virginia Tech. Florida. Kansas State minimum prices on all kegs was a very interesting experience. dead horse. Tech. Michigan. Purdue. Michigan It was also a very painful one. Also, forgive me for pointing State. Ohio State. Northwestern. As it was made clear last year, I out the obvious. Penn State. Wisconsin. despise, dislike, distaste and real- Allow me to apologize for What is this? A list of schools ly, really hate Michigan. once again reiterating a fact more expensive than BGSU? Well, I am a huge fan of Ohio State that is well known throughout yes; but it is also some of the foot- Coors Light the BG campus and communi- and the Falcons. Viewing the ball powerhouses that Mid- toney Brown ty game, even as a member of the American Conference teams (Mian's Our intimate little 30,000- opened against this year. press, was hard to swallow. There seat stadium across campus Mismatches, right? Damn straight Labatt Blue I was, sitting in the press box issAle needs permanent lighting fix- One simple question comes to looking out over 110,000 faithful tures and we need them pron- mind: Why?Why would MAC Jamuel Adams Wolverine fans who live and die to. teams play these well-known grid Great Lakes by the team I hate. A real groundbreaking com- iron dominators? Answer: money. Old MilwauKr ■■ LIGHT Hearing the fight song, which ment to make, I know. In fact, And lots of it. is the only thing I can say that 1 many of you probably will not BGSU, for example, will be get- Warsteiner even read past this line as you like about the Wolverines, over ting handsome sum just for play- teineken have already turned the page ing a Michigan Saturday, regard- and over again and watching in the hopes of reading some- Sierra Nevada Michigan overpower the school 1 less of the outcome. The same thing that you did not already goes for each of the other MAC JuinneSs attend and write about, hurt me know. su Rjub piayii ig u le uig i MM ley larp inside as much as anyone. As I alluded to earlier. I prob- But my question is this: Why Wood Chuck Cider The Falcons gave it all they ably have not unlocked any embarrass yourself in the national hidden mysteries by mention- New Castle could and played their hearts spotlight for money? Why hurt the l out. And. on a side note, to hear ing I his topic, but installing lights at the Doyl seems to be a schools image by going up against about our own cheerleaders root- a football giant when the chances • Largest Selection of Imported, Domestic, and matter that never quite makes ing for the other team, no matter it off the drawing board. No are you wont win? It's ridiculous. Hand Crafted Beers in Northwestern Ohio if it was sportsmanship or not, matter how much of a factor it Now, don't get me wrong. I love BGSU. I hope diey smear • Complete selection of draught supplies pisses me off to no end. I don't may be in die survival of our care if they did one cheer or 20, Division I status, as well as our Michigan. I'll be bouncing off the walls of my dorm if we upset the Cups, taps, ice coolers, and trailers that is the worst thing that people ability to fill vacant seats and Wolverines. But let's be realistic. in their positions could do. provide an adequate home Heidelberg Distributing Co. field advantage for our football Michigan has a 99-18-3 record for But even with all the negative opening games, so history is not 912 Third Street feelings I have towards that team. But one fact will always on BG's side. Plus, we're playing in Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 BuckRd Heidelberg school and the fact I had to put remain, and stop me if you Ann Arbor. But Michigan has lost all of my personal feelings aside its QB. Drew Henson, for the 20 minutes from BGSU have heard this one...as long as Turnpike and be a professional journalist, I game. so. you never know. Despite (Easily accessible off I-75 al BG rests between Ann Arfcor couldn't help but feel impressed that fact, however, the national Buck Road in the Ampoint and Columbus, our football and amazed by the atmosphere program will continue to have media has more or less counted Industrial Complex) a horrendous time attracting us out. But that's a whole other €o of an Ann Arbor Saturday after- z noon. our local Wolverine and story. (419)666-9783 |BGSU| Buckeye fans away from their I just don't see the sense in Before I left, my roommate wanting to play these teams. Jamey told me that even though I ritualistic Saturday afternoon - viewings of their respective Maybe it's because we want to use hate Michigan and would never teams on national television the comeback, "Well, we played We'll wait for go to watch one of their own and into Perry Stadium. 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Out of any- lbs. former strong safety and defen- that ticket was another inspiration one on my old high school team, my sive end. I had three concousions forme. size and stature made me the most during my high school football Ellis and I were co-captains on the unlikely to go on to playcollege foot career and scars that take the shape team. He was the kid who lived for ball. of facemasks or cleat marks. Friday night. He always had that There was no way in the world I When football ended after my crazy look in his eyes and the team could ever attempt to play strong senior year in high school I should around him could sense the passion safety or defensive end at the college have been relieved that I was still in his heart. He intensified my hatred level. Some of the girl trainer-, were alive and in one poke. The truth was for the team we were going to battle. the same size as me. I had only one that I v..ism I was miserable that I Ellis was the leader. But during that alternative. would never see those red dots again dreaded senior season, he would When Coach Strand raised the like I did when I got hit hard enough. never see action on a football field question to me I blurted out offen- I hated the fact that I would never again. sive lineman. This was to get a little here the crowd gasp again after In the first couple games of the bit of tension out of the air and get a watching me get thrown 10 yards by season, Ellis started having severe few more precious seconds of decid a 240 lbs. lineman neck pain. He played on because that ing time to come to a conclusion. If My high school team (Dayton was the type of guy he was. No pain anything it gave the other walk-ons a CanoU) got the media accolades and would keep him from playing foot- good laugh. was supposed to win league and ball. Finally about the middle of the I did what any small, scrawny possibly contend for a spot in the season, the pain was serious. looking kid trying to make a football state playoffs for the first time in He went to a doctor and learned team would do I answered place- years. The true outcome was far from that if he ever played football again, kicker. any dreams our team had. A 4-6 he could possibly be a paraplegic Of course, there was the obvious record left me really pissed ofT I had with one hit. Ellis had injured the top fact that I had never kicked before. I to end my 8-year football career the two vertebrae in his neck. He sat on had practiced the position after high way it did. the sideline the rest of the year with school for fun, but never anything The bet and legacy of Ellis the same burn in his eyes and heart. substantial. So why not do the unthinkable and This time he could no longer do any- I didn't have loo much respect for try out for the Bowling Green football thing about it. He was scratched off kickers back in the day. Tlieir job was team? I heard people in the crowd the Division I prospect list. The team easy. All they had to do was kick the last year hollar "I could play better wasn't the same the rest of the sea- ball through the uprights. I found out than that guy out on the field.'' 1 high- son. what a misconception I had. ly doubted them, but why not see Ellis was done and a couple other When I started practicing at the how I stand compared to the rest of college prospects on the team went Perry Field House, I just plain sucked. these guys. on to different things. No one from I couldn't believe how hard it was to I made a bet with my high school my senior class went on to play col- kick a ball through two slicks. friend Melissa Kimbler who was lege football. Thankfully I never really had to going to try out for the BC cheerlead - Here's the kicker demonstrate my kicking ability in inn squad that if she made the team I I conditioned for almost a year and front of the coaches because we were would try out for football. When your made one of the best decisions of my going through conditioning for the at the BC vs. Pitt game, look down life. In early January I called former first three months. This saved me and wave to the smallest cheerieader BG coach Brian Sherman and asked time to try to become the least bit out there. That's Melissa, the lady him what I needed to do to try out for respectable so I wouldn't make a fool who won the bet. the BG football team. He simply told out of myself. The bet gave me a good reason to me to come to the first meeting Falcon conditioning try out but, I wanted to do it anyway which was a week away It was a fair- Conditioning was tough on some though. Too many people said I was ly simple process. days and easier on others. I ran a lot- too small to even think about trying At the meeting I sat in the squatty previous to that point, so I managed out for a Division I football team. I desk along with 15 other walk-on to get by the test with out too much watched Rudy and he made Notre hopefuls who were instructed by trouble. Dame, so playing for Bowling Green assistant coach Andy Strand on what Other walk-ons had more difficult MkhtlUMaHeBGNms couldnt be any harder than playing we needed to do to practice with the of atime. One stout walk-on attempt - HURMANATOR: One of the duties of a fourth string kicker is to hold the for the Irish. team. He asked each player what ing make the team as an offensive Watching that movie Is bad for any position they wanted to try-out for. I lineman gave up after the first day. field markers. This picture may confuse the eye and make people think it football has-been. It made me really didn't want to answer that He was on one of the final sprints. was taken during pee-wee football, but it was actually during a practice believe I could. Uke the movie I, told question. All the walk-ons around a high school friend that I would me were all-area, all-district or last spring. Somewhere in that shirt I have an arm. KICKER, PAGE 8 ^orco* marcos Pizzci Official Sponsor of BGSU Athletics $ 00 OFF SPECIALS YOUR FAVORITE 1 PIZZA LARGE MITE mm Excludes other often. 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To be sure I another sprint he kept on chugging started our own tackling drills. Most found out from a friend who was a MGHTS.FROMPAGE4 all the way tc his clothes by the exit people I talk to say I would be crazy manager on the team before the and went tlirough the door in one to want to hit guys with biceps as big meeting so I wouldn't get my hopes Obviously, because BG is continual motion. PROFILE as my head. up. He told me that none of the forced to schedule its games at Gould there be a chance? But like any strong safety. I loved offensive walk-ons made 1L approximately the same times in 1 became a friend with a few of the Nick Hum, Junior to hit. Especially being small, I I couldn't believe it I knew that I the afternoon as Michigan and other walk-ons. One of these players always found it fun to pick on I lie wasn't going to make it because I bigger guys. Almost every time I didn't have the ability. When I heard Ohio State due to a lack of lights. was Morgan Dolata, a former receiv- er at Hiram College the previous have paid for having this view by Morgan didn't make the team I won All one needs to do is go back year. He was one of those guys that bigger guys who showed me why the dered what a walk on had to do to to Oct 2.1999 when our so-called received those "all" honors. After laws of physics are true. earn a.spot. He definitely has the size ' Interstate 75" rival from Toledo every practice, Morgan and I would Short of opprotunity at 6-feet 4-inches, 210 lbs. He ran a visited us underneath the lights. walk back from the Field House with With three practices left. I did get 4.7 40 yard dash. Most importantly That night was the first time the same question. "Do you think the chance to get glory. We had our he had great hands. He was one of since I have? been here that I have were going to make the spring first scrimmage in the stadium and the few younger receivers who could STATS seen a near sellout at Perry squad?" both Knapp and Messer were late catch the ball consistently. We both helped each other out on because they had class. Shuisam If there was enough depth and tal Stadium. And for the first time in certain drills and discussed the daily was injured at the time so Blackney enl at the receiver position I would a long while, football here at BG POSITION: Asst. Sports routines. We knew though tliat soon came up to me and told me that I understand, but Morgan Dolata seemed enjoyable and special. If there would be the first judgment Editor was going to get my shot. Kicking is earned himself a spot on the football that evening does not convince day. To play football for Bowling AGE: 20 psychological task and I had never team and I believe he got snubbed. I our University that we need Green in the fall, you must first make HEIGHT: 58" experienced anything like the nerves think the part tliat gets me is that it lights, I do not know what will. the spring squad. Those who were I had wliile lining up to kick the first was tough for him to even watch the WEIGHT: 137 After conducting a slight bit of good enough to make it that had to football. My heart was beating a mil Michigan game because he wanted research, I found that it would face another test and be invited back MAJOR: Journalism lion miles an hour. to be helping the team out and all lie to play when it really counts. Starting quartertiack Andy Sahm could do was sit in front of a televi cost BG approximately $700,000 Hobbies: Flying, praising The first fateful day came and held the ball for me from about 37 sion and watch. I hope a kid with as to install four permanent light went and Morgan and I were still on the BG athletic grounds yards out. I had four cliances. Sahm much talent as I saw and even more lowers around the stadium. the team. I was pumped. For the rest crew, and relishing my asked me how I would like the ball desire will get a real chance some Given the well-known fact that of the week nothing could have ever positioned for kicking and I told him where down the road. He deserves it BG receives a hearty payday of brought me down from cloud nine. Irish roots. that I didn't care That fact was tliat I My meeting with coach Blackney anywhere between $500,000 and The Knapp, Mess, and Canadian Other jobs: Waffle House was feeling the pressure building up went as planned. I respected him for $700,000 to play a major non- I started to improve on my kicking I took my steps back and regrou|x-d the task he had to go through in cut- conference Division I school technique, but we already had three PHILOSOPHY myself. 1 knew I could do this. I kept ting people. It wouldn't be the easiest each season, it would seem fruit great place kickers on the team. Two thinking in my head to do it for Ellis job. He tokl me (hat he felt that any of the three wen- on scholarship. "ON THE EIGHTH DAY, Do it to prove the others Wrong. ful to save a major portion of one who gives an effort for his team This included Shawn Shuisam who GOD CREATED Everything was in slow motion .is should IK- able to play on it. He even these large purses and invest in was trie National Kicker of the Year in the center snapped the ball into FOOTBALL" went out of his way ami offered me a the installation of the lights and Canada last season. Sahm's liands and I approached it to manager's position on the team I then schedule more home night Wliik' I was kicking my 30 yarders. with this football team I never really boot the brown leather. I could hear thanked him for the offer and the games. Shawn was kicking in die high 50s. found one. the victory music and I gained back opportunity but declined it. I didni Property attired At this point, it would only U ouldn't believe it. Mike Knapp and my confidence. As I hit the ball it (ell want to be the waleriioy. I left his Phil Messer were the other two kick When I picked up my pads in late great, but then I saw it hooking more office with a smile, thinking to take two non-conference whip March I felt like a little kid opening pings to save up more than ers on the team and they also could and more to the left and short I tried myself, who knows, maybe next IK on i the kill. All of them kicked in up a bunch of Christmas presents I 1111 ii 11 ig it back to tile right with body Se.ll enough to light up the skies on high school tliat was an advantage. I got new p. iii of cleats along with my motions but it was no help. I missed Reflections Saturday nights In BG. In the long was a late bloomer. Along with essential pads and uniform. We even the first attempt. ..then the sec As I look back on my experience run. it seems worth it to me. punter Pat Fleming, the three wen- had people to wash (Mir uniforms. ond then the third ...and the last over the last five months I question It needs to I* admitted and very helpful in improving my tech Nothing could compare to kick flopped like a duck. Blackney what my motives really were. I felt all accepted right now. BG footliall nique. Tliey would laugh at my tech putting them on that first day. All tin- just smiled and walked away. I think along that I was doing this for Ellis old feelings of high scliool football will always ;j|ay second fiddle to nique, but still try to help. v. •> both knew what my fate was pre and for those w'm didn't believe I were coming back to me. Strapping local Michigan and Ohio State- Knapp was also a walk-on and dieting. COuM. After senous consideration not too much bigger than me. Even on i In- shoulder pads tight and read On the sideline fans on Saturday afternoons. though. I realized tliat I just km- if I didn't make it, I was glad we had a justing tliat chin strap felt just like it The Orange ami White game was football. I love everything about tlie There is no way around it. That is guy like the Knapp. Not to demean did back in the day with Ellis and the later that week. It was one of those sport. Thinking that 1 was going to why our Falcons should take the strength of the Knapper. but its team in my old locker room. The BG moments 1 will to picture and feel try-out for Ellis was just a reason to flight after the sun goes down. By nice to know that not every football locker room was a lot nicer of the rest of my life. I can still smell the convince myself to build up enough the time kickoff rolls around, all player lienches over 200 lbs. course. It had carpet and stained grass and hear the voices. I never courage to try out I didn't even tell of the Michigan and Ohio State One of the greatest things about wood lockers with lots of roam. I played a single down, but just being Ellis that i made the spring team fans will have had their fill, and it trying (Hit for the team was actually went outside with the kickers and apart of the experience was worth it. until after I was cut. started practicing (his new art. I was- will be time to focus on BG foot - getting to know some of the players. I stood on the sideline and yelled my When it comes down to it I did it I can root for the team not because getting better, but still did not com- face off like any pumped up reserve for me ami a love I wanted to dance ball for a few hours. Not a bad pare to the other three kickers. way to end the evening... or start they are the "good guys" represent- does. with just one final time before I said ing the university, but because they The only part that I regret was that The meeting good -bye. And what a good dance it the evening in some cases. actually are good guys. Usually there I never really got to get in some big The next week I had my meeting was. If you install them, the will is at least one ass in the pack, but hitting drills because I was a kicker. with Coach Blackney. I already knew come. Knapp and I had our own version of BG NEWS SPORTS 2000 Friday. September 8. 2000 9 Ann Arbor was very cool MAC play for cash $, FROM PAGE 4 MB HOUSE, FROM PAGE 4 games for my own pleasure. who puts down the Falcon foot - Penn State. 70 10 last year, and still Saturday would be one of the. if nol ball team. But why sacrifice a win ended up with a winning record of the, greatest sporting event I would for money? Again. I love the 7-4. Then, there are those who win Check out ever see. He said there would be Falcons, and I think we have a slxx big once and do nothing the rest of nothing like hearing 100,000 plus But I'm thinking in terms of reality, the season Miami (OH) for fans cheering for one team. as my last sports editor taught me instance. In 1995. they handed And he was right, there was noth- to do. bgsufalcons.com Northwestern a 30-28 loss, the ing like it. To my surprise, this happens Wildcats only defeat of the season. Outside "The Big House," the every year. BGSU plays one or two Northwestern went on to the Rose streets were lined with Wolverine big name teams each year. BG has Bowl while Miami faded into tlie for up to date fans and distributors selling any- played Ohio State and Penn State shadows. thing and everything they could in recent history, among cithers We Lai me make it clear tliat lllis is slap a Michigan logo on. The stadi- played t lie 1997 National um was packed with peopk- when in no way Intended as an insult to Falcon Champion Michigan Wolverines™? we got there, even though it was a Why play the arguably nxjst-feared llx' Fakon football team, or any good hour and 15 minutes before team of the 90s? Money. You can other MAC leant for that matter the game started. 1 say that it's for Itigher Competition, My beef is with llx decision mak sportings news. "The Big House" was a beautiful or that if we play an extremely an of BCSU ami other MAC sight. tough team first, the n-st will !*■ schools I guess my point is that From the outside, you would (ollege ftxrihall is getting to Ix' a lot never think that place roukl Ix- the easy. largest stadium in the United Stales. Bull. like pro football. Rallx-r tlian over But the view from atop the pressbox Last year, BC played Pittsburgh paid players, it'soverpakl sclxxils If was amazing. It was a huge circle, 10open, lost 40 10. and finished 5 you want to play the big name dug into the ground and with not a 6 Ami they liaven't had a winning s< hoots, fine. Just don! do it for bad seat in the house. When I first scavin in five years. Now. there an' mom-ypnxeclors being sold Up got there, I didn't think they would exceptions. Akron was mutilated by ami down East fill the place to capacity But sim <■ the stadium has ca|>acity of 107.001) and there wen-110. 585 fans at the game, I was gravely mistaken At kickoff. it was a mad htWK The student section exploded with every play and the 200 plus mam Domino's Pizza tier marching land Hooded the sta- dium with cadences ami basically, songs tojack the fans up Choose Your Crust It was very hot Saturday but that 353-MEGA 1616 E. Wooster, Unit 1 didn't seem to lx>tlier the fans. imALflD (6 3 4 2) And even though the odds Free Delivery weren't in BC's favor, the loyal tiara Heart: Falcon folknveis made me proud Minimum $6.00 San Wed 81 11:00a.m. M 1:00a.m. lb see people promt of the team We accent personal checks they root for or tin' Khool lhey UMIW llwr, Fri, Sat attend and make tin ■ long lound 11:00a. m.t*3:00a.m. trip to view the game, I'm sure, was m all very much appreciated by the players, and me. ME,DETCM,SPt%&D/ISWmmN200LFm$1EA.-Cm&SPfmN2UmiSF0R$2EA. I am sure the Fak ons would love to see the same kind of support this Saturday that they saw at The Big Falcon Carry Out Fantastic Deal Weekender House. They deserve it because they went into the lions den and came Special Special away with aspects of the game that will Ix? able to help them win games this year. $8 $5 1 Large 1 Topping Pizza Then we will see Falcon hubcaps, 10 Buffalo Wings toothbrushes arxJ pocket protectors 1 Large t Topping Pizza 1 Large 1 Topping Pizza 8 twisty bread 4 Large 1 Topping Pizzas being sold up and down East S twitty bread We'll deliver 2 Mon.-Thurs. 2 20 oi. bottles of pop add. toppings SI.25 each Wooster. add. toppings SI.25 each add. toppings $1.25 each add. toppings SI.25 each add. Lg. 1 toppings $5 ea. Deep Di»h SI.00 extra Deep Pith SI,00 extra Deep Dish S1 00 extra Deep Dish SI.00 extra BG NEWS 10 Friday. September 8.2000 SPORTS ZOOO Wolverines run all over Falcons Michigan's offense gains 554 total yards to the Falcons 271; Navarre throws record four touchdown passes in debut as U-M QB. (From 9/2) By Pete Stella Epstein connected on the point after, hard and we will help you out there. SPORTS EDIIOR his first of six successful conversions. Navarre, Askew and myself, we are all Navarre ended the day 15 of 19 for young guys so we need to go out ANN ARBOR, Mich - The BC 265 yards and four touchdowns. His there and show the coaches we are football team left Michigan beat up, four touchdown passes set a school ready to play." worn out and with the experience of record for most touchdown passes Falcon quarterback Andy Sahm playing in front of 110,585 fans by a quarterback making his debut completed 16 of 36 passes for 189 behind them. and also tied the school record for yards and one touchdown and also All they didn't leave with was a vic- most touchdowns in a game, which drew credit from the Michigan tory. is held by 10 others. coaching staff. Tailbacks Joe Alls, The current no.3 ranked "I wasn't concerned with stats," he Godfrey Lewis and John Gibson Wolverines proved to be too power- said. "The team played great. 1 had combined for 53 yards on 21 carries ful for the Brown and Orange in the some mistakes but 1 thought we exe- as the powerful Falcon running game 42-7 U-M victory, despite the Falcons cuted well. We ran the ball well and I was all but erased by the Michigan early and impressive start to the ball threw the ball where it had to go." defense. game. The Michigan offense gained an "We played against the hardest BG's defense caused a Michigan impressive 554 total yards to the team we will play against this sea- fumble on their first possession and Falcons 271. Wolverine tailbacks then forced the Wolverines to punt son," BG coach Gary Blackney said. "I Anthony Thomas and Chris Perry don't think we accomplished what on their next two possessions. gained 112 and 103yards respective- we wanted to today but I told my But with one minute to go in the ly on tJie ground and Terrell netted 91 first quarter, the Wolverines struck yards on six catches. But the star of guys to keep your heads up because paydirt. Michigan quarterback John the game for Michigan was receiver they played their hearts out and I Navarre, who stepped in for the Ron Bellamy, who caught three pass- know we are going to be a good foot- injured Drew Henson and made his es for 53 yards and two touchdowns, ball team." McMUMuMtBGNews first collegiate start against the both within 5 minutes of each other. The U-M defense also caused BC CELEBRATION: Falcon receiver Andre Pinchem celebrates with his Falcons, hit receiver David Terrell as "Today we just went out there and he blew by the BC secondary for a 41- teammates after scoring the Brown and Orange's lone touchdown played hard," Bellamy said. "We told Wl, PAGE 14 yard touchdown catch. 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Team: Northern Illinois Nickname: Huskies MAC West Coach: Joe Novak (Fifth year) 1999 record: 5-6 overall. 5-3 MAC Team: Ball State (Tied for second) Nickname: Cardinals Predicted finish: Third Coach: Bill Lynch (sixth year) Players to watch: OL Ryan Diem. 1999 record: 0-11 overall. 0-8 MAC LB Kevin Selover, WR Justin (Sixth) McCareins. Predicted finish: Sixth Novak on 2000: "We have worked long and hard for this season. We Players to watch: S Pete Smith. DE return six. four year starters and our Sunungura Rusununguko. QB Brian strength remains at our wide Conn. receivers." Associated Press Photo Lynch on 2000". "We are anxious to VICTORIES: Above. Toledo quarterback Tavares Bolden scrambles away from the arm of the Penn State defender. get going because of our tough year Below, two UCONN defenders bring down Eastern Michigan tailback James Willingham during Saturday's con- last season. We have to live with it Team: Toledo test.Toledo shocked the world by beating Penn State and were predicted in the pre-season to win the MAC west. and we want to wipe the bad taste Nickname: Rockets out of our mouth." Coach: Gary Pinkel (tenth year) 1999 record: 6-5 overall. 5 3 MAC Team: Central Michigan (Tied for second) Nickname: Cliippewas Predicted finish: First Coach: Mike DeBord (first year) Players to watch: TB Chester 1999 record: 4 7 overall, 3 5 MAC Taylor. QB Tavares Bolden. DL (Fifth) Dejuan Goulde. Predicted finish: Fourth Pinkel on 2000: "I am pleased with Players to watch: WR Jammarl our team chemisty and our great O'Neal. LB Darvin Lewis. OL Matt kadership. We have the ingredients Brayton. for a very competitive team." DeBord on 2000: "This team has great spirit and attitude. They want Team: Western Michigan to win and I am proud of the sacri- Nickname: Broncos fices they have made to prepare for this season." Coach: Gary Darnell (Fourth year) 1999 record: 7-5 overall. 6-2 MAC (Fust) Team: Eastern Michigan . Predicted finish: Second Nickname: Eagles Players to watch: WR Steve Neal. Coach: Jeff Woodruff (first year) TB Robert Sanford, LB Mario Evans. 1999 record: 4-7 overall, 4-4 MAC Darnell on 2000: "We were there (Fourth) but we didn't get it done last season Predicted finish: Fifth We want to get back there and are Players to watch: QB Walt Church, looking at life after Tim Lester." 14 Friday. September 8.2000 SPURIS 2UUU BG NEWS 110,585 watch Michigan beat Falcons U-M. FROM PAGE 10 lo punt on their first six posses- hink our Knapp missed his first collegiate and throw. I thought we did some sions. Backup quarterback Ricky attempt at a 34 - yarder with 4:00 left things right in the passing game and Schneider handled the booting defense played in the third quarter. a couple of our young receivers came duties for injured Pat Fleming and great. U-M just The Wolverines responded by dri- up big." punted nine times for 360 yards and wore us down. We ving down the field and with 14:19 The Wolverines fumbled twice a 40-yard average. had too many left in the fourth quarter. Navarre hit during the game and netted 88-yards "Ijust found out this morning (that three-and-outs." Marquise Walker for a four-yard of penalties to BG's 70. Defensive Fleming was out)." Schneider said. score and a 28-0 advantage. back Michael Malone led BG with 12 "Diepenbroock's a great long snap On Michigan's next possession, tackles while defensive back Sergio per. He did all the work. All Ihadtodo GARY BLACKNEY, COACH Thomas scampered 28-yards for a Lund and linebacker Mitch Hewitt was kick the ball." touchdown with 12:18 remaining, each netted nine stops. minutes after Michigan's last touch- At the start of the second quarter increasing Michigan's lead to 35-0. BG's defense sacked Navarre three down. Navane again hit Bellamy for with Michigan up 7-0. the Wolverines The Falcons' lone score came on times and according to Blackney. a 11 -yard touchdown strike. Bellamy drove 90-yards on five plays and Sahm's 24-yard pass to Andre played a good game. leaped over BG defensive back Ken capped off the drive with Bellamys Pinchem with over five minutes left Dobbs for the catch, which gave "I think our defense played great," 19 yard touchdown catch. in the game. Perry gave Michigan Michigan a 21-0 advantage at half- he said. "U-M just wore us down. We their final score on a 42-yard burst On Michigan's next possession. time. had too many three-and-outs. Our Navarre hit fullback B.J. Askew on a and sealed the Wolverines victory at offense didnt get it going until we The Falcon defense held Michigan 42-7. swing pass on a first-and-fifteen. But in check for the t hird quarter and the were down 21-0 and by the time the Askew turned the five-yard pass into Brown and Orange's offense con- "The Michigan defense played third quarter rolled around, our guys a 58-yard gain, which placed the structed a 14-play. 60 yard drive. The extremely well, but I thought our were just tired. You could see by our NAVARRE: Michigan quarterback Wolverines deep into BG territory drive failed when place-kicker Mike offensive line did a great job." Sahm execution that we didn't have a lot of John Navarre threw for four touch- Four plays later and less than four said. "They gave me dme to set up energy by the end of the game." down passes in the U-M victory. BGSU ARENA With ID, Students Pay; $2.00 admission rccrp. tgeOML PHIZES L ins $1.00 for skates of all sizes Speak with a UPS Representative at Tent City All fees bursarable! This Saturday before the game PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE Effective October through April When. Saturday. 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WATCH- TO MICHIGAN, 42-7, IN FRONT ING SPORTS AT THIS LEVEL IS A OF 110,585 FANS AT THE BIG DREAM FOR ME AND I GUESS IT PAGE 6. LN THE WORDS OF A FOOTBALL HOUSE. IN THE MIX OF IT ALL, GETS ME AS CLOSE TO BEING WALK-ON. STARTING WIDE RECEIVER AN ATHLETE AGAIN AS ANY- KURT GERLING BROKE HIS THING COULD. COLLARBONE AND WILL BE WE HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY ALL PAGE 10. WOLVERINES WAIL ON FALCONS, 42-7. LOST FOR FIVE TO EIGHT THE WORK WE HAVE PUT INTO WEEKS. A COUPLE OTHER OUR RESDESIGN THIS SEMES- PAGE 11. 2000 FOOTBALL ROSTER PLAYERS WERE BANGED UP TER BECAUSE WE ARE VERY BUT ALL ARE EXPECTED TO PROUD OF THE WAY IT LOOKS. ENJOY!! PLAY AGAINST PITTSBURGH PAGE 12. MICHIGAN/BG GAME PHOTOS SATURDAY AS THE EDITOR FOR THE BG NEWS SPORTS PAGE, I HAVE PETE STELLA, EDITOR SPECIAL THANKS: NICK HURM BOB BRUMBERG JOE REECE MIKE LEHMKUHLE (COVER DESIGN DAN NIED 2000 Falcan squad ALLS OR NOTHING: 2000 Falcon Football Tailback Joe Schedule Alls. 22, Sept 2 At Michigan, L 42-7 along with teammate Sept 9 Pittsburgh, noon Godfrey (varsity BG and Hall of Fame Day) Lewis, lead the Falcon Sept 16 At Temple, 6 p.m rushing Sept 23 A: Buffalo, 7 p.m. attack. The two were, Sept 30 At Kent. 6 p.m. however, shut Oct. 7 Akron, 1:30 p.m down against (Homecoming) the powerful Oct 14 At Miami, 2 p.m. Michigan run ' defense last Oa2ir^sfcmMcfigari Saturday. 7pm Nov. 4 Marshall. 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11 Ohio, 1:30 l»dwllchmkii*BCNew, Nov. 22 At Toledo, 7 p.m READY TO PLAY: The 2000 Falcon football team enters The Big House last (ESPN 2) Saturday The Brown and Orange return to Doyt Perry Stadium for the first home game of the season against Pittsburgh September 9th. 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