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Todays STATE NEWS Violations trigger re-election HOUSTON — A 26-year- in m\\\ GILLHAM \M> Eason, House of Student tional campaign to bring a musical political science and economics election da) is also a viol: old man from II Salvador was Representatives vice presidential Markle) said both Zeidman and headed to Texas death row for MATT POTTER act to TCI) in the spring He major, and Brown, a sophomore Stall Reporters candidate Megan Brown and vice Brown inusi each pay one third ol the abduction, rape and slaj ing received approval from PC to use political science major, volunteered president of Programming Council the money tobu) donuts to encour to pass out the donuts on election the cost ol the DI two women last year in ( ampaign violations in the candidate Sebastian Moleski com- a $25 fine. Houston. Student Government Association age Students to vote, Markley said. day. violating TCI Election Code \ complain! filed News Digest on page 4 elections have resulted in a presi- mitted violations ranging from ille- Elections and Regulations Section '.11(C) and (I). Zeidman. allegi paigned dential re-election, lines and one gal use of materials to campaigning Chairman Nick .lames said According to Section (.11(1 I ii early. during candidate's dismissal. S(iA ad\ iser without appropriate approval. Moleski will have to pay back one- is a campaign violation to use ille- TORI WORTH An A/le Thursda) night's meeting Markle) Moleski. a sophomore interna- third of the total cost of the donuts High School football player Larry Markle) said Thursday, gal campaign materials or methods but will receive no other penalties. and three other teenagers have Markley said presidential candi- tional economics major, had about According to Section 'II (I), dates Ja\ Zeidman and Blake SI (M > left over from PC's promo- been arrested and accused of Marklex said Zeidman, a junior handing oui campaign materials on ■ raping another student at a part) alter site was drugged. News Digest on page 4 Violinist visits On Martini sal in on classes this week and Renowned musician said he was happ) to have the opportuni- Children's mental Ix-alih ty to \ isit the school. care benefits lacking performs with TCU "I'm happ) lo nice! the sin; Martini said through a translator WACO Highly percent oi arc fantastic musician and I children who need mental String Orchestra pie. and I am ha\ in iperience at health treatment each yeai rci don't receive it, according to Martini said he learned man) things the U.S. Department of Health in Itl.MKlilM.H dining the trip. and Human Services Stall Reportel ' 1 learned how programs in univi Baylor i niversity's A concert violinist made his third trip work ami the organization ol the music Steppin' Out - a community to the United States from Italy to perform instruction." Martini said sen ice oriented student group with the TCU Siting Orchestra Lindse) Stortz a fit luate recently helped clean up the Wednesday and Thursday. student in cello pi rforma i mini WHO Center fot Youth, the Alberto Martini was invited to campus played with her in the slung quintet only long-term housing facility by music directoi (lerman (lutierrez. who "It was a wonderful experit in Texas that treats mentally ill visited the Conservator) ol Trento in of us.' Storti said "It was 15 to 17-year-olds. Dana Italy, where Martini teaches. experience foi all of us. to ; Renschler, Waco (enter for Martini has played the violin for 30 soloist who was condui Youth director for communit) years and studied al the Conservator) ol while playing at the same time" relations, said the eentet has Verona. As a concert performer, Martini is Storti .aid Martini i ■ a wondei ful more than 300 volunteers from a regular guesi m France, Germany, ei and the department was lucky tu lu\c the community, many of whom Spam. England. Japan, China and are Baylor students. Korea Martini said he was ext ited t< She said she loves their "It's healthy for the students to interact student orchestra play so well and that he enthusiasm. with different musical backgrounds." met so main good musicians : Today's parents grew up Gutierrez said. It goes along with the "The experience is important for stu- when children s mental health school's mission statement to educate dents to learn something different and treatment was unavailable. global citizens." have exchanges with another culture." Gutierrez, who was invited to conduct They didn't haw an abuse hot- Stephen Spillman/Photo Editoi Martini said line. Bui this generation knows Alberto Martini performs the "Concerto in A major D. 96" by Tartini Thursday night at the al an opera festival in Italy, look Id stu- more, according to Renschler, Orchestra Hall in Fort Worth. Martini was invited by music director German Gutierrez to dents and three faculty members w ith him in., I Ulls, i, who said that technology has teach TCU students. to receive instruction from Martini. i but helped spread the word about mental health care. A study done by the RAND corporation, a nonprofit group that works in the public inter- Game day festivities to celebrate heritage est, suggested variations exist from stale to state when it lii KYLE WITTEINBRAKER ple of years ago." said Kevin have displays and booths at honor both Bill Mack, the "mid 'flic Ranch comes to how much mental Stafl Report! i O'Connell, associate athletics Western Heritage Day. said Ernie night cowboy" and songwriter Program has sent i hi health eare is offered to youth director. "This year we took it to I lorn, executive director of Score foi Willie Nelson, and James all of its alumni inviting them to TCU will celebrate Western who need it. a new lex el " A Ooal in the Classroom. Link, winnei ol the Ranch the game and Western Heritage Heritage l>av as part of theTCU- Of the states studied, Texas. A stage is being built in the Score A Cioal in the Classroom Management Outstanding I >a\. Vasseui said ram's Cincinnati game day festivities alumni association has about Florida and California are pro- south end zone for the Gramm) officials will also announce the Alumni award. Horn said Bryan viding the least assistance, and with live music, luncheon, con- Vasseur, director ol the Institute 1,300 members and expects 150 Award Winning Light t rusl winner of the 411.000 entries foi children in Minnesota. tests, exhibitions and giveaways ol Ranch Management, said a alumni to attend the gar Doughboys to perform. the ( Otton-Eyed Frog art contest Colorado and Massachusetts Saturday. committee ol alumni selected Chancelloi Viet O'Connell said. Stages are being Saturday. The contest had chil- receive the most mental health The TCI I athletics department, I mk from a list of 47 outstand- will hand out purple '! shuts lo set up in Frog Alley and the west dren draw their interpretation of eare. Ranch Management Program ing alumni. Link is the First the lust 2,000 students. Purple side of the stadium lor various what a Cotton-Eyed Prog would — The Ltiiint and Score A Ooal in the recipient ol the aw aid. which is bandanas will be given to the performances throughout the day. look like, he said. Classroom have teamed together intended to he given annuall) first 15,000 fans who arrive al the A cutting horse exhibition will be "We partner with TCI' to raise to organize the event. Score A Bill Mack, a famous Country game. I I'Connell said. in a constructed corral thai is XII awareness of how vital TCU is to Inside Goal in the classroom is a non- Western disc jockey, will receive Two radio stations. " profit organization that honors feet in diameter, he said our community." Horn said. the Country Legend Award, Ranch KSCS. will have The Pulse/Campus Lines 2 teachers and encourages children "The whole idea is lo create a "TCU is a wonderful destination O'Connell said. remote setups on Frog Alley Opinion 3 to raise their grades. festive, fair-type atmosphere." lo come to." "He's legendary within ilk News Digest 1 "Western Heritage Day is an t CConnell said. At 11:30 a.m. Saturday, a ranks ol the Country Western Features 5 idea that we came up with a eou- More than 4X1) businesses will luncheon catered by Reala will field," O'Connell said. I* k.wiuenhraket i" '. u edu Etc. 7 Spoils 8 MBA program to compete CHANCELLOR MATT The with Southern Methodist TODAi BY MEGHAN YOUKER More than 30 percent of TCU's part-time High: 58; Low: 50; Showers Stafl Reportel MBA students are Lockheed employees, SATTJRDAi Lusch said. The M.J. Neeley School of Business's The cost of TCU's MBA program is IliKh: 71; Low: 58; Showers MBA program will "really have to com- about $34,000 with tuition, books and Ices. SUNDAY pete" to offset gains made by Southern Methodist University's off-campus MBA "We've Imil in really hustle in com- HiRh: 70; Low: 5K; Few showers program at Lockheed Martin. Dean Robert pete, ind over time, we will continue Lusch said Thursday. to be responsible in the market, SMli's Cox School of Business will Looking teach core MBA classes near the Port - Robert Lusch Worth plant in .September, said Tom Dean of M.J. Neeley School of Business 18X2 — On lllis day. the gun Perkowski. director of SMP's executive slinger Franklin "Buckskin" MBA program. Leslie shoots Bill) "The Kid" compared to aboul $60,000 foi SMI's pro- In contrast. Lockheed employees in Claiborne dead in the streets ol gram. If TCU's MBA program lost 20 Tombstone, Arizona. The town of TCU's program have always attended prospective students lo competitors, the Tombstone is best known todaj as classes on campus. university could lose $680,000. the sue of the infamous shoot-out Lusch said he was disappointed "We won't know how much it will hurl at the O.K. tonal Lockheed did not publicize Us interest in |u% — p,,p star Michael us tot another six months to a year." ha\ ing on-site classes. Jackson marries his second wife, Lusch said. "Bui we believe that a lot of Deborah Rowe. The eouple had "We've had to really hustle to compete," Freshman premajor Matt Chisholm will be chancellor tor the day in The oiy Switch start two children before divorcing in Lusch said. "And over lime, we will contin- ing at 8 a.m. today. Chancellor Victor Boschini will attend Chishoim's class. Look for the 1999. ue lo be responsive to the market." irnuii- "it Ml! 1. page 2) full story in Tuesday's Skiff. Page 2 Friday, November I I, 2003 THE PULSE www.skiff.tcu.edu
three votes. 798 to 7l)5. The close Lockhart ran unopposed and mil MBA RE-ELECTION vote would have resulted in a run take office beginning January Campus From page I From page I off, with the winner being decided 2IKI4. by a majority vote. Markley said this is the first time Youi bulletin board for campus events the participating students are said James said after ihe S()(' makes so main issues have been raised in alread) enrolled in SMI s Announcements ol campus events, public meetings and othei general campus infor Details uere also released con- il decision on Lason s appeal, a re- an election in about 15 years. mation should be brought to the HI Daily Skirl office at Moud) Building South program or were already cerning the dismissal of Lason. a election will lake place with all eli- "The election code has definite R.H.in 291, mailed to TCI BOJ !980J0oi e mailed to (skiffletters @tcu.edul Dead planning In go lo SMI line i"i receiving announcements i> 2 p.m the da) before the) are to run The Skill junior finance major. gible candidates. Ihe race could ly not been our friend this year." The part-time MBA pro- Bason was removed from the reserves the right to edit submissions for style, taste and space available include Lason il he wins his appeal Marklei said. "When even thing gram thai SMI will oiler at race Wednesday after violating uith ihe SIX'. James said. ■ Word of Truth Gospel Choir presents "Prime Time Praise" al is settled. Ihe election code mil Lockheed is the only one in the Section 3.2.12 in Ihe Studeni "1 don't know exactly hoii the <):\fy p.m. Wednesday in the Studeni Center Lounge The concerl be reused" stale ranked in the top 25 hy Handbook, which prohibits unau- re-run of the election will take uill hf free and open to all students. I S News & World Report. thorized presence on university place." James said It all depends li.nim Cillli.im and Mall Pottra premises Perkowski said SMI I's program on uhal Ihe SOC decides We'll skiffletti I'M" /. u edu ■ 2(1:24 Hihk- Stud} meets .it 6:15 p.m. Sundays in Sid al Lockheed will likely enroll Marklei said EaSOn, accompa- have lo uoik Richardson Lecture Hall I. between 25 and 50 people. nied b) his campaign supporters, out ihe details knocked on doors m residence Lusch said Lockheed has then.'' Official SGA Election Results ■ Creative \\ ritinu Contests have begun Submissions for 25 dif- halls introducing himsell as a pres- been a critical player for the Presidential idential candidate. ferent contests are due Nm 17. Contact Charlotte Hogg al c a n d i d a t e s ♦President business school since the James, a junior political science c.hoggd tcu.edu or (817) 257-6257. Jason Ruth and Blake Eason 798 1950s. Additionally, the work major, said Eason did not ask per- A n t h o n y Jay Zeidman 795 ethic and management and mission from hall directors to enter ■ Summer 2(i(M Stud} Abroad Programs are now enrolling. (ippcnnann I'm Jason Ruth 382 analytical skills of Lockheed residence halls Those wishing to enroll need to come by Sadler Hall, Room 16 to ished «iih 382 Anthony Oppermann 353 employees contributes signifi- "The charge brought against pick up a permit number and pay a $500 deposit. Contact ami 353 votes, Abstentions 26 cantly to classrooms, he said Blake is mine significant due lo the t.williams<§ tcu edu for more information. respeclncli Write-ins 18 fact thai this is the third violation In January, the Neeley In ihe race brought against him since the start School will oiler a lieu start lor lice presi- Vice President — House ■ The Center for \\ riting is located on the top floor ol the Rickel ol the election." Markley said. dale for part-lime evening OMegan Brown 1,280 Academic Wing of the I niversitj Recreation Center, across from "Also, he violated the rules ol the dent of House. MBA students, Lusch said Jose Lui/. Hernandez 1,002 Moncriel Hall. Students who wanl to discuss some of their writing residence halls" Brown defeated Abstentions 60 cm skip hi ihc Center for Writing or call (817) 257-7221 foi an The school has also planned Eason received his first viola Jose Luis Write-ins 7 appoinl more informational fans and linn after prematurely announcing Hernandez bj a held ,i reception lor past and his candidaci for president Oct. vote of 1,280 to 1,002. James Vice President — Programming Council ■ Frog Calls student, facult) and staff directories are available to current MBA students who are 14. He also iccicied a S25 fine for said Brown's OSebastian Moleski 1.853 be picked up free ol charge in the lobby of the Studeni Center. Lockheed employees, he said. early placement of campaign violations mil Abslentions 217 In an October interview, signs. not result in a Write-ins 71 Chancellor Victor Boschini Lason said he did visit residence halls the day of voting but thai he re-election, and said SMI \ program at Secretary though) he was not violating any she will remain Lockheed is a good thing for TCU DAILY SKIFF rules. vice president- OCorrie Lockhart 2,091 i np) right: \ii right* fortheeniirt*umtcntsol this l( I because the rivalry will Abstentions 114 1)1 It \.l- ( I "We though) we were doing elect. ■ drive the university's program Write-ins 41 ■ Studeni rtihtotmn everything right," Eason said. "We T r e a s u r e r ■ ■ ■ to additional success. cheeked the conduct code before C a n d I d a I e 1 oui iii'ii is limited miheeoM nl iheudwn I'ci kou ski also said ihe ue wenl campaigning the day ol David Watson Treasurer beat Lena ODavid Watson 1,320 I Main numlwi : rivalr) will be advantageous, Ihe vote, and we made sure we l.,\ ■ "I think the program bene- weren't doing anything wrong " Sirawser by a Lena Strawser 744 i IrculuUoit ' lussilird Abstentions 174 Subscriptions: I l I Kates arc %M) pci l in.ol fits both schools." Perkowski Eason said he intends to submit margin ol' 1,320
Writ site ■ Write-ins 26 said "Competition is good. his appeal today and will meet lo 744. Milling MMKMI ■■ ill. Kv.is Business Manager ■ right?" with the Student Organizations Both I i.i.Ilii.ii Mmli ill I'lllill, ..hints llirnliil Rob. Committee Monday al 3 p.m. Moleski and * — Results still pending ■
Oifcimpin distribution; Si I'loiiin him Manngi r ■ M, ghan "i oukei In the official results of the secretary candi- 0 — Elected official \.!,lllh'll.ll JouriwIKm Uept ( hair ii.iii i.iho.i n tn.iti \<>itl< i'" rcua ■/" polls. Eason edged Zeidman hy date Corrie
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But with some great playing and fair a lot of support, we think TCU is going to prove them wrong. In 1946, CBS approached The increase in football attendance this year isn't the Federal Communications because the TCU community grew, but as a result of Commission with a giant the Fort Worth community. TCU's neighbors have come improvement to a technology out in droves to support their "Home Town Team.'' Ma- that had |iisl jor college programs pull their fan base not just from (OMMIYUM debuted seven alumni but from the general community, and it's im- vears earlier portant that our university is doing the same. .//■// Morrison — ihe com- Fort Worth residents now have reasons to come out mission to games and get more than what's on the field (although watched a CBS presentation what is on the field is pretty spectacular by itself). ol color television. Events such as Saturday's pregame Western Day The one problem with Ihe festivities inspire the typically uninterested person to sNstcm h was incompatible put on their purple and head to the game. The celebration with RCA's standard and that will include longhoms. a cutting horse exhibition, more SGA fee should go to inc.ml no R( !A formal telex i- than 30 interactive exhibits and live music. sion would he able to pick up This unique blend of TCU and western culture gives the color broadcasts. Even new meaning to this season's theme. "It's Horned Frog though ihe commission gave Football, Y'all," and it's doing a really good job of visible improvements the go-ahead to CBS, RCA bringing in more fans. tied the issue up in courts foi Family-friendly events are extremely appealing for lo- years. By 1953, the passage ol cal moms and dads who want to take their little linemen Tuesday, 1 voted not to vote for student govern these programs must ultimately he approved by time had caused the Rl \ and cheerleaders to see the Frogs in action. ment ilus semester. the powers-that-be in the university format television set to be so ingrained a standard the FCC The support is also taking to the night sky. RadioShack's In my three and a half years at TCU. I have Moreover. 1 do not think it is unreasonable to two corporate headquarters towers in downtown Fort reversed itsell (!olor telex i contributed around $210 toward believe that these programs would exist even sion. in any format, would not Worth will replaced their usual illuminated corporate HIMVIIXUIil name with "GO FROGS!" today. the Student Government without an expensive student-run bureaucracy come about until the mid We applaud efforts to cheer on the team just as much Association at TCU. and I con- because the parents of potential Students, donors 1960s and then in a formal I tinue to ask. along with most ol and trustees find these programs desirable. And black-and-white sets would as we applaud the Frogs. still he able lo pick up. while many argue il is good thai certain students j my friends and acquaintances, The above storv is enlight- "What do they even do?" are getting valuable leadership experience, is it ening because a hall centUT) Although I might very well be really worth $260,000 a year' later, ihe FCC is going to Jo wrong. 1 have the impression While I really have no say in how this mandatory nearly the opposite. The l S. Quote Unquote Court ol Appeals lor Ihe that SGA serves more as a fund is used (the fee was m place even before 1 got K//< limn n District ol Columbia ruled herei. I still choose to reserve the right to ask Quotes ue ran that made vim think ... or laugh resume booster and a way to Oct. 29 that all but the smallest make the prototypical, popular whether or not there arc more televisions on the market must " The violation has resulted "People are going lo have "leadership "-minded people "From what I have seen useful ways to spent the SGA be able to receive digital signals their opinions on us. They are in his removal from the presi- here and from other college fee. Perhaps ihe funds could be by July 2007 Why? Because going to like us or they are dential race." feel important. newspapers, SGA represents used to help pay workers at ihe analog waves arc going to going lo have a reason why — Nick James, on Blake As the Sniff recently put it. it he nothing bin dead air in TCU a living wage they don't." Eason being removed from allows certain students to "play the real-world political December 2006 b\ congression- Unlike SGA. we see the — Gary Patterson, head the SGA presidential race adult." Inevitably, this year's problem of bureaucracy al decree. football coach practical results of the work of candidates will be elected on that exists mostly for the The 15 percent >>i "As more studies come out. I sake o/ bureaucracy. campus employees at TCI '. One Americans receiving TV signals "1 don't know what's going think they'll find (tanningi is the basis of who has the coolest could argue that the improved with rabbit ears or rooftop on. Nick James would not lell not as negative as they think " or more prominent sign, and the antennas arc going lo be left living conditions and increased me anything ... I'm very frustrat- — Polly Manuel, owner of vast majority of people on campus will remain out m ihe cold, and millions the Salon Classique Tan Spa morale of workers al TCI' could very well out- ed." rationally ignorant of SGA's activities. of televisions - millions — Jay Zeldman, junior on University Drive weigh the benefits ol any program or proposition more than would have been From what I have seen here and from other political science major and thai a student-led bureaucracy could propose. affected bv a sw itch to coloi SGA presidential candidate "Along with honoring our college newspapers, SGA represents the real- Perhaps il is just a liberal speaking here, bul 1 in the early 1950s — will on the delay in election military men who served, we world political problem of bureaucracy that cease lo be useful do not think student government could ever come results should remember to honor our exists mostly for the sake of bureaucracy. The truth An article from the military women who also up with anything as beneficial to humanity and Minneapolis Star-Tribune is. none of us really know what SGA does, and "At 8,000 students, that is served." socially |ust as paying the workers al TCU a liv- estimates that al 2.6 sets a not many of us can even think of anything practi- 27.5 percent. I challenge any — Columnist Eugene Chu ing wage. While diverting the funds might not be household. 40 million telex i school to show they had nearly cal or useful that SGA could do considering the sums w ill he obsolete 111 the able to solve the entire living wage issue, the cur- 30 percent of their campus "1 want to make the big sovereignty of trustees in the university decision- next three veils Forty million vote. You can probably count money. I like programming and rent approximated $260,000 collected by SGA making process. scls will become paperweights them on one hand." graphics, so I'm not sure where could certainly be a step in the right direction. and landfill foddei While it is true that SGA has put together — Nick James, SGA elec- I will end up. but a computer According lo The tions and regulations chair- science degree offers job programs that helped to adapt students lo college Kip Brown is >i tenioi religion iui//',i from Enid, Okla. He Assoi idled /'i. vv article about man, on voter turnout lor the security." life, developed a volunteer day and given money .,m be /,-,/./".'/'// [email protected]. the appeals court's decision, — Megan Harris, freshman SGA elections on Tuesday to various student groups, the fad remains thai those getting their Iced from computer science major satellite and cable won't have "We want to schedule pro- lo worry bul the article didn't grams and events to help meet "I was under the impression go into specifics beyond that that they did. Since other jobs the needs ol the students." I his may mean that all the require it. I just assumed TCU StudentSpeakQuL — Barbara Herman, assis- programs will be in tant vice chancellor tor did." What do you think of the SGA presidential election controversy? widescreen, to match HDTV Student Affairs — Kohert Patri/.i, senior dimensions, but the set itsell kinesiology major, on back- "It's all "I don't "I think the will still work , "All my alarms went oil and ground checks for faculty blown out of think that a elections have But a significant percentage then I heard an explosion. I members proportion. It's campaign been unjust ol the country still sucks to thought it was a wreck, and should he for all parties, the Big Four I plus PBS and then 1 saw the smoke. Sparks "So volunteer, not because a little ridicu- and we ass,Mted WB/UPN outlets). were flying. It looked like a it's required, not because it ous. They're won on he should have a I nless ihe Democrat^ decide war /one." looks good on a resume, but making too said/she said. — Melissa Clarke. Hellaire because it feels good to help much out of And 1 don't re-vote." IO declare cable TV a funda- mental human tight, a lot of Ranch resident, on a construc- other human beings." nothing.'' think it's fair Alex people .ire going lo be forced tion accident near her — Columnist Jessica — Zin:.i Bonilla, sophomore what they did to Blake." Johnson, senior history major lo p.i\ l"i what ihev hail apartment Tuesday Sanders ience major — Jenmi Potter, sophomore political se already by buying a new tele- communications major vision/tuner oi two or three Km rOMAL B( )ARD Planned obsolescence is something we have been Editor m Chief kilK Morris trained to accept in cars, Manuring Kcliloi Laura McFarland computers and now. m some Win ml*- Managing Kililiir (lolleen < .IM\ 1 :,,-V»^ Editor . Sarah Chacko cases, phones Bill this is Co-News Editoi jesuira Sanders lelev ision we're talking "I think that "I think peo- "It's overall Sjii.rls Editor BradenHowell about Nevei before has so Wi-lant Spurts Kiliini Brenl Yarina before the ple can look al kind of con- much been set to become so Opinion Editor Patrick Jennings SGA election TCU as a micro- using. I think obsolete so immediately old Features Editor Una Hendrickson chairman can cosm of the people are cars can still be driven, and Photo Editor Stephen SpiUman accuse candi- American gov accusing each old computers cm still be Used Jamil Datl\ CODV DeskChiel dates of eminent Rules othei when But TVs without a digital Inner WebMuten Elizabeth Serio, Megan Stroup breaking the and laws are they're at won't be able to do anything advertising Manage! Kaila W 111 jams rules. he always broken" fault too." except pla) v ideotapes, needs to make sure he's fol- — duly Koontz, funior — Lindsey Hale, junior Bui sometime soon aftei EDITORIAL POLICIES Dick Clark drops the ball lor lowing them himself." biology major v,'( ondary edm ation ami l (titiirinl polky: I in- content oi ihe Opinion pays docs not Mcessaril) represent the views ol — Katie Lacker, freshman English major 2007. that set and millions of tola* Christian University. Unsigned editorials represent be view "i the /( i Daily S&ftf editorial others like it will he 111 lo board. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and ii<> not neccs education pre-major saril) reflect the opinion ol the editorial band show nothing but static
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Brown taught world hision 20(11 lo spring 20(12. a childhood of poverty, abandonment Shane Walker. 18, was arrest i )nly one playej was arrested, ami and geography and coached the HI 'i SKIN (AP) A 26- luo others, Edgardo Rafael and haul lahoi m I.I Salvador. ed al his Azle home Saturday. he could be expelled it convicted, cross country team at Amarillo's yeai old man from El Salv adoi Cubas, 24. and Eduardo and Joshua Tobin, 18, who grad- Key said. Tascosa High School when the is beaded to Texas death row foi Navarro, 16, are awaiting trial \zl«- teens arrested on uated in May. turned himself in incidents occurred. the abduction, rape and slajing on eapiial murder charges charge of sexual assault to authorities Monday. Moss Former teacher found Prosecutors said Brown fondled til two women last year in said. Rangel and ( apulin. waitresses FORT WORTH (AP) — An jiiiilu of tndecencj a Tascosa student on six occasions Houston. Stringer, Tobin and Walker at a restaurant, were abducted Azle Nigh School football player between Dee. 15.2002. and Jan A Harris ( ountj jury delivered were released from the Parker 1.1 BBOCK (AP) A tonnei alter closing the place lor the .nut three other teenagers have s during meetings away from the death sentence to Waltei County Jail alter posting hail of Amarillo high school teacher night The) were raped, hound been arrested and accused of school property. Nov. 1. school Alexandei Sorto on Wednesdaj $20,000 each. All three face has been found guilty in a and gagged with duel tape and raping another student at a party myht after about 20 hours ol charges of sexual assault, a Lubboek state district court of officials banvd the teacher and shot in the head. alter she was drugged. deliberations over two iLiv s second-degree felon) punishable fondling a 16-year-old female student from contact after ihe Prosecutors believe the The girl has moved out ol The same jurj No\ I had by two to 20 years in prison student. girl's parents complained about slayings were among at least state to escape ridicule from com icted Sorto of capital murder Stringer's lawyer. Jeff A Lubboek County jury inappropriate after-school meetings. lom Sorto and Cubas committed. for the deaths ol Marina Moreno classmates, said Lowell Moss. Kearney, said his client denies deliberated lor more than 4 1/2 I he victim, now 17. testified Sorto has told police Navarro Rangel, 38, and Roxana Aracelie an investigatoi with the Parker ihe accusation, Attorney Bill hours Wednesday before convicting thai she and Brown met at least waited in a ear while the two Capulin, 24 The bodies of the County Sheriff's Department. I ane, who is representing the David Arnold Brown ol five three times al a shopping mall waitresses were raped and I he sexual assault took place women were found June I, 16-year-old, declined to comment. counts of indecency with a between Nov. I and Dec. 15. killed. al an Oct. 25 part) at a Parker 2002. in a spoil utility, vehicle Walker and Tobin could not be child. 2002. to talk. During their next He also told authorities he Count) mobile home when one owned bj ( apulin's mother. reached to comment. The punishment phase of the six meetings, they drove lo "Because of your violent raped one of ihe waitresses hul of the teenagers slipped a pill trial was lo begin Thursday. He The girl was unaware what remote locations in Brown's car. action, you left two small that Cubas was responsible for into a 17-year-old girl's beer, hail happened until (he following could gel a prison sentence of up she testified. children without a mothei to killing them. Moss said. The teen led the girl Monday, when students lo 20 years, hut he also is eligible The Amarillo school district i.use them when the) needed Police said Sorlo. who into a back room where he and questioned her al school. lor probation, the Amarillo lier the most," Ignacio Rangel, already was on probation for a three others sexually assaulted Moss said. The teen went lo the Globe- Yen \ reported in fired him after his indictment. W hose sisiei was killed, said in a 2000 aimed robbery, helped her as others watched. \l IS! hospital, where officials notified Thursda) 's editions. In March, alter Brown's victim impact statement in court them unravel the case when he said authorities. Blown. 45, did not testif) during indictment, he and ihe girl met in as Sorto wept. approached them with information Chad Stringer, a l7 year-old Kay hey. an Azle school the trial, which was moved from a supermarket. The victim Sorto was the first ol three about the slayings in hopes ol football player, was arrested al district spokesman, said three Amarillo lo Lubboek aftet recorded their conversation. men to be tried for a long series collecting a $50,000 reward. school Friday. I hat same day, a football players were suspended defense attorneys argued thai which is Ihe basis of a pending of robberies, assaults, rapes and Defense attorney Alvin 16-year old student, who is not iiom athletics lor violating ihe there was excessive pretrial Potter County witness-tampering
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Cr r» R Crowe expands horizons in epic 'Commander' BY TRFNT LOOMS among men. and the sole inspiration to light. Crowe's vulnerable human side can be altributed to direc In Russell Crowe's latesl epic. "Master and Commander: tor Peter Weir, ("The Truman Show," "Dead Poets Society ") The Far Side of the World." the Australian horn megastar adds who transformed Jim Carey and Robin Williams from type- humor to his macho on-screen persona to give the film a cast comedians into indelible dramatic characters. It's a subtle human quality that hasn't been explored in subsequent movies. move, but it reaps rewards, especially from the crew of the The film lakes place in the wartime during Napoleon's H.M.S. Surprise. reign arid starts out with Captain The movie is based on "Lucky" Jack Aubrey (Crowe) of It's a subtle move, but it the British Navy guiding his ves author Patrick O'Brien's series sel. ih£':^l.M.S. Surprise through reaps rewards, especially of Aubrey/Maturin novels calm waters before it gets which follows Aubrey and the ambushed by a superior French from the crew of the ships doctor, Stephen Maturm ship (Paul Bettany) from the coast The Surprise is badly dam- H.M.S. Surprise. of Brazil, south to Cape norl- aged and suffers many casual- and all the way to the tics, but is able to make the Galapagos Islands, literally on necessary repairs, which start a game of cat-and- Ihe other side of the world. mouse with the mysterious French ship to the other "Master and Commander" happens lo be the first movie end of the world. filmed partially on the Galapagos Islands. It is an exciting movie thai not only satis- What "Master and Commander" has up its sleeve lhal no fies the adventurer in all of us, but also lets other modern day film can boast is its genre. The fact that there us ill on a side of Crowe never seen aren't any movies that cover this period and platform make it before. He cracks jokes and handles all the more intoxicating. delicate situations with compassion. There are a few things that we've seen before but its anchor The title Master and is too small and light that it won't sink this cinematic ship. Commander" is a bit ostenta- tious, bm serves "Lucky" Jack well as he is a god
Tovn "New York, New York it's .1 wonderful off the mood. voice never faltered, nor did Ins love- town!" The frenzied rush of ihe sailors trying struck demeanor. The two couples sa) At the height ol llus hand's Ingram Hill came logelhet in Theatre ICC presents "On the town" desperate!) to do everything in a single ing their farewells on the subwa) to the first CD release. "Dogma and the the summer of 2000 and consists this weekend in FAI Landreth auditorium day harmonizes with the fast-paced life haunting "We'll Catch up Some Other This llM4 musical written in Leonard ol an average New Yorkei Director of Da)" was a wonderful moment Universe," Ezi 1 himsell suffered a of Justin Moore on vocals, Phil Bernstein is about a da) in the life of the show and TCI' professoi T.J. Walsh Christina Hager lopped off her por- near fatal cai crash. The group Bogard on guitar, Shea Sow ell three navy sailors whose ship docked in does a line job recreating the bustling trayal ol the alcoholic Madam Maude look two years oil while its lead on bass and Matt Chamhlcss on New York City for 24 precious hours. crowds of New York, with the ensemble Dill) with an amazing voice, and Jorge vocalist recovered and came hack the drums. II the name sounds The sailors, played by students Cod) constantly introducing and entertaining Davila delivered an exciting Jekyll and with us second album, "The familiar, il is probabl) because Perrel. T.J. Hoffman and C'.J. Meeks, us with many different forms of "the Hyde performance as a strange, "under- Weight of Being." the quartet has opened for Lisa spend then lime indulging in the city's subway people." The singing and acting standing" fiance. Composed ol Ezra Vancil, Marie Presley, Jason Mia/. si^his and lights, namel) all things allur are exceptional!) strong, especially from All in all. "On the Town" is a fun, vocalist, Aaron Thomas, drummer, Michelle Bianch and Vertical inyl> female. The sailors finally narrow the leading men and women. "New York. happ) show good lor all ages See this il Matt Talbert, guitar, Han Sweaze, Horizon. The group also co- down their harried search for the oppo- New York" is a vigorous and energetic you like love stories, New York and peo- hassisi and Cunis fee. percussion- headlined "The Rubber Meets site se\ in the city and settle for New number, which, by iis effectiveness, ple "singing then thoughts " ist, the band lakes on .1 the Road" lour with the Clarks York's finest - a taxi driver played by shows the audience just how much fun pop/rock/slightl) techno feel with .aid Pseudopod, Natalie Jagers. an anthropologist played the cast are ha\ ing. sonic weight) lyrics. Then sound Produced b) Rick Bealo Showtimes by Kale Wilier and a Miss Tumstyles The sailor trio complemented each is highlighted b) deep sealed (Flickerstick), the material Today 7:30 p.m. played by Jessica McKen/ie othei well, with Hoffman playing the drums and a conglomeration ol exudes a low ke> feel that is Saturday 7:30 p.m. "On the Town" opens with the dawn more intense Ozzie, Peirct playing the different musical genres and rathet pleasant and sounds Sunday 2 p.m. of a New York morning, and Aaron love-struck Gabey and Meeks playing mixes. radio-friendly. The hand's lyrics St> les. a construction worker, serenades the comical Chip. ()/./.ie and the anthro- Ezra Thomas' producer has are honest and plainspoken with the earl) risers. The scenery and lighting pologist, (lane, were a wonderful cou- Ticket prices worked with the like ol Am high energ) backbeats DiFranco, < lasis and Carole King. fulfill the large space and are entrancing. ple, with their slightly craz) "Gel Adults $15 While the group plays tnost- The band has shared the stage w iih Nancy McCauley and Michael Skinner Carried Away" duel Students $7 I) college and festival dales so are the scenery and lighting designers Jagers. as Hildy the taxi-driver, did a artists ol a wide variety, including Children $7 as to keep a strong fanfare, il respectively. Ihe intricate New York good job of "wearing the pants" in her Revercn Hoi tan Heal. Bans could certain!) appeal to a vari- skyline meshes well with the lighting ol relationship with Ihe easy-going Chip Manilow, David Garza and the a foggy New York morning. The musi- llei "I Can Cook" performance was phe- Location Toadies et) of age groups Though the cians, conducted b\ Hans Patrick Grim. nomenal. Ed Landreth Auditorium The hand's eclectic mix of band has emerged quietly, are impressive from the start, completing Cody Perret's rendition of "You Got inspirations and shared perform- Ingram Hill has potential to the 4()s festivities. The costumes, Me. Baby" was natural and perfect F01 For reservations please call (817] 257- ances makes this CD an interesting make it big in lite music indus- designed by LaLonnie Lehman, finished the style of Ihe play. His movement and 5770. one try.
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FBI apprehends possible bomber Judge denies request to free in KEN THOMAS cased several South Florida clinics and sion of an unregistered firearm or destruc- Dan Morales for a short time \.M„ iatrd Press discussed bombing one in Macon, Ga tive device. But Sparks ordered Morales to jail lordi admired Paul Hill, who was Associated Press The complaint had no elaboration on immediately, saying Morales had Ml wii \ I lorida man was on the executed Sept. 3 foi killing an abortion anj "i the clinics. AUSTIN — A federal judge has "breached the very valuable trust the brink of carrying oul plans to bomb (>n Tuesday, Jordi and an l-'Bl source doctor and his bodyguard outside a denied the request of former attorney people of Texas gave you." Morales was abortion clinics aftei casing targets, bought gasoline cans, flares, starlet Pensacola clinic in 1994, said prosecutor general Dan Morales to be temporarily sent temporarily to the Caldwell County studying bomb-making and buying fluid and propane tanks including a lohn Schlesinger According to the freed from jail before starting his tail and remains there. material thai could he used in an attack, large one Idled with propane gas. (he affidavit, Jordi showed the FBI source four-year prison term. Assistant federal public defender according to the FBI and court documents affidavit said. The source also provided a letter in which Mill thanked Jordi lor U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks' ruling William lbbotson. who represented Stephen John Jordi, 35, made his first Jordi a 15 caliber pistol, silencer and his moral and financial support. empty magazines in exchange fot $200, indicates part of the reason for the refusal Morales, asked Sparks to reconsider appearance in federal court Wednesday. The affidavit also says Jordi. a for- the affidavit says Jordi was arrested is the judge isn't convinced Morales has letting Morales out while the federal FBI agents lured him to a meeting mer Arm) Ranger, hoped to be "on the later thai daj taken responsibility for his crimes. Bureau of Prisons decides where aboard .i boal hue Tuesday; he jumped run' like Eric Rudolph, who is charged The aflidav M said Jordi had discussed Sparks sentenced Morales Oct. 'I aftei Morales will serve his time. overboard and was arrested when with the Olympic park bombing and with an I HI source possibl) using (' 4 Morales pleaded guilty to tax and mail But in a Nov. 6 order. Sparks denied pulled from Biscayne B.i\ with the help plastic explosives, propane tank honihs abortion clinic bombings. The affidavit fraud. the request and indicated he is concerned of the Coast Guard a half-hour later, or pipe homhs ami had studied bombing said Jordi told an FBI source he expected to he hunted by authorities.: After his sentencing. Morales asked to by Morales' mental state and inability to FBI officials said. methods in the fall remain free on bond lor several weeks to admit he broke the law. JORII was in the final stages of plans Jordi »as charged with solicitation to "As long as I keep hitting places ... Sparks already had included mental for imminent attacks, U.S. Attornej commit a crime ol \ iolence; distribution they'll keep alter me ... hut like trying get his aliairs in order White-collar Marcos Jimenez said A criminal of information relating to making and to catch a cockroach in a house ... federal defendants are often allowed to health counseling as part of Morales' complaint filed Wednesday said Jordi using explosives for arson: and posses- they won"! gel me." surrender voluntarily later. prison sentence.
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The Cincinnati at TCU • Saturday • Amon Carter Stadium • 2 p.m. Men's basketball to Radio: KTCU 88.7 FM • ESPN 103.3 FM play KA Sports M|iiiul [Tie TCll men's basketball team com luclcs their two-game exhibition slate when the) face the 1 A Sports Southwest All- Frogs in top 10 despite weak defense Stars tonight. Tip is sel foi 7:05 p.m. ut Daniel-Meyei IN CARLOS ILVARAD0 The once vaunted TCU defense has Coliseum TCU is 1-0 in the Commrntarv snuggled the pasi three games, giving up exhibition portion ol its sched- more points to UAB. Houston and ule, while the EA Sports Times are good foi I'd ' football. Louisville than >l allowed in the entire squad, which is made up ol I hi' learn has cracked the top 10 in 2000 season. For a team with a budding formei college players, is 2-o. both The Associated Press and USA defensive tradition, the Today/] SI'N lop 25 Coaches poll, and Ea< h "i the eight games ihut defensive woes are the lop six of Ihe Howl Championship EA spoils Southwest has troubling to fans who played has been decided b) 15 Standings I he offense is averaging more expect shutouts not than -400 vaids a game, and the team is on or fewei points, with the aver- shootouts. an waves and televisions across the coun- age margin oi victor) being Despite all lust 8 9 points. EA Sports is try as II stands on the verge of making this, the Frogs are averaging 80.9 points per history. concerned with the events I me nnv little question shrouds some ol' game, while opponents are M of Ihe past three weeks. bowl averaging 85 4 points per con- this joy: What happened lo the defense? "We've put tip a lot of strong in the live- test. games in the past," senior strong safety year history of the i ourtes\ oj Brandon Williams said "We know we are system. ■ (www.gofmgs.com) A letter from capable of playing better. We continue to Victories have been tough for Ihe build on things and look for what will Frogs, as indicated by the live v ictories I < A -Cincinnati game the coach help us improve from week to week." which they have garnered by a mere t<> be webcaal «»n ESPN Head coach Gary Patterson said the three points. The wins are tougher now Students: The K I -Cincinnati loot- team feels strongly that they will be able as the slakes get higher. What an awesome showing at last ; ball game w ill be made avail to turn things around because it is aware "Every week is a war now." able to I.ins across the country week's Louisville game! Our of why it has faltered. Patterson said. "Everyone is going lo on their personal computers players and staff can't thank you "We don't make excuses lor our give us their best shot." Pkotoln '/. Halau/Staj) through a webcast production enough for giving us a home-field defense, but we're starting to get healthy The Frogs face the Cincinnati Photographei from ESPN, ESPN Regional advantage. You are a critical part again." he said "We're starting lo settle Bearcats who not only heal them last l Libert) General Manager Brian Florko of our success. Your enthusiasm down. A lot of the problems have been year 36 -2 ) but bring in another high Bowl. announced today. does not go unnoticed and ii keeps tackling." scoring attack led by junior quarterback Ihe Frogs are nol focused with whal is The webcast vv ill be avail- our players pushing towards histo- Luckily for Ihe defense Ihe offense has (lino Guidugli. on Cincinnati's mind. They have been in able to fans who subscribe to ry. 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RadloShacb supports The Edge Key Matchup Horned Frogs in lights TCU PASSING GAME Watch out lor ihe tight ends. Cod) McCart) and Stanley, Moss have been losl in the brilliant Furl Worth-based plav oi ihe wide receivers in recent weeks Look.foi them to have a big game as Cmcy looks to shut down ihe wideouts. The Frogs defense has fallen apart in the RadioShack Corporation will Which one will they shut down though?The wide receivers are a deep group with game breaking ahihlv in more than one last three games. The demonstrate its support lor the person. Brandon liassell does an excellent job of distributing ihe ball to a variet) of receivers Cincinnati hometown, nationally-ranked will have a hard lime figuring out who lo slop. seconder) has been TCU Horned Frogs football especially bad, allow in;. team by lighting up the down- CINCINNATI PASS DEFENSE Cmcy has some talented players who can defend ihe pass. They held town sk) with ii unique mes- ihe I nivcisiiy ol Rhode Island to 58 passing yards lasi week and look lo carry that into this week. an average of '5(><> Secondary sage this weekend. Joining the Comerback Zach Norton is regarded by some to he C-USA's premier cover corner, and strong safety Doug Frog Fewer sweeping not only Monaghanisa haul Inning cover nun Defensive endTrenl Cole is Cincy's premier pass rusher and will give the TCU tack- yards in the last Fort Worth but the entire les all the) can handle. Ihe offense musl account lor linebacker Jason Russell who will he Hying lo disrupt Ihe TCU attack. three games. nation. KadioShack's two cor- TCI! RUNNING GAME TCI! has i.wwi some difficulty running in between the tackles in recent weeks. The team has Uthough ii is porate headquarters towers in been able lo survive with tough outside running and near flawless option running by Biandon Hassell. downtown I on Worth will dis- Robert Merrill and Lonla Hobbs are each capable of big runs, and big games. The ability for the team lo battling injury, ii play a 19-story-tall "GO shuttle two running backs who could star! for almost any team in the country is a huge plus. FROGS!" message in lights musl come starting tonight. CINCINNATI RUN DEFENSE The From lour is tiny. How small? Defensive end Andre Frazier together and IK- at The RadioShack Corporate weighs a mere 213 pounds. To put that into perspective, TCU wide receiver Reggie Harrell weighs 209. lite lop ol ils Headquarters (Tandy ('enter Despite their si/e. this unil can make plays, and should nol be taken as lightly as their stalure. They have Complex) is located at 101) Ihe quickness that troubled TCU against Soulh Florida. The unit did give up 371 rushing yards to D-1AA foe University game, otherwise Throekmorton St. inorth end of Rhode Island, and this should be a number TCU certainly has Ihe capability of exceeding. ol dow mown). The lights can Guidugli could TCI PASS DEFF;NSE TCU's defense lives and dies by ihe bin/ Pressure is an essential component to tin pieces of the he best viewed and pho- pnl it|> a record- tographed from the west or defense, so ii is no shock thai without it. TCU has died in recent weeks Cincinnati quarterback Gino Guidugli is a three east looking tow aril the veal starter with a line arm. and good mobility, who has burned TCU in Ihe past, lie could be a problem if the TCU defense setting perform- allows him lo gel • oil ol ihe pocket, like they have allowed ihe lasi three quarterbacks to do. The Frogs pass dow mown sky line from dusk defense ranks KI4th in Ihe country, and stopping Guidugli could be a problem. to daylight, beginning today and continuing through CINCINNATI PASSING GAME Quarterback Gino Guidugli has nol had the year many ol his kins Sunday have hoped for lasi week, against t'RI. was perhaps his finest game of ihe season, bin I'RI is a D-IAA . ourtes\ i'l Cuidugli has not had an team. His young receiving corps has hampered his ahihlv to put up big numbers. Wide receiver George Gino (WWW.gofmgi I nllll f Murray seems lobe Guidugli's favorite target, but the nature of the offense allows the quarterback to spread ^^™ oustandine year, but a Ihe hall lo multiple receivers. Ihe Bearcats will he ,il then besl against the top ranked Frogs, and could pul up big numbers UtflOUyll [.n-akoiil |„Tlomi,m. r l)alla>. State Fair try against ihe Frogs porous pass defense Q flD asainsl HI could ruin t In to keep I T-OI game TCU RUN DEFENSE The strength of this unil has always been its ability to stop a team's conventional running game. DALLAS IAI'I The No single opponent has walked away from a game against TCU satisfied with their performance. The enure unil relishes Frogs BCS Dallas City Council and other the opportunity to put ■ licking on opposing players. While Cincy will be committed to the run and has the dreams. Ho groups arc- taking measures to talent to do well, don't look for the Frogs, who have yel to falter in this area all year, to lose the game via prevent the annual football Cincy's running game. almost single- game between Texas and handedly beat the Oklahoma from leaving the CINCINNATI RUNNING GAME Running hack Richard Hall was originally recruited by Ohio Stale a Cotton Howl. and is now showing the nation why he was so coveted by the premier program in Ohio. He is ranked 35 Progs in the The illy council agreed nationally in yards per game (91.6). This unit can win Ihe game for Ciney. The entire unit is nol very big. opener lasi sea- bin they are hit Carl Jones and Derrick liddinglon are more than capable of carrying Ihe load. Jones has had 288 yards Wednesda) to kick in $50,000, son, and il In' and the State I an ol Texas and over Ihe pasi three games. several private groups have SPECIAL TEAMS Kickei Nick Blow ne has been consistent week in and week out, and his contributions gets on a roll in been working to raise up to are a key reason ihe Frogs aie undefeated, The team can rely on hnn lo make Ihe big kicks Penalties have ihis game, he $350,000 to help defra) team chased ihe Frogs all season, hurling their ability to provide any kind of field position advantage in recent expenses and the cost of insui ■■ eks. Cincinnati kickei Chel Ervin handles most ol the kicking and punting dunes. While he has been effi- could slued the ance and security at Fan Park cient, he has nol experienced ihe success Browne has secondar) and Recently, the schools threal OVERALL The Frogs face a Cincinnati learn thai has yel lo play up to its potential. Don'l be surprised to see Cincinnati ened to pull out ol then con end T< A "- unde- give the Frogs everything they have for Iheir besl game of the year. However, it will be tough for Cincinnati lo come in tract with the Stale Fair of and heal a Frogs team that has a chance to crash the BCS. The only question comes in the form of how TCU will per- feated season. Texas if Ihe city ol Dallas. form. The team has showed flashes of offensive and defensive brilliance. Will this be a nail hiter, an offensive slugfest, a Stale Fair and olhei private defensive standoff, or a blow out'.' Fill your money on a blow oul. TCU is a team on a mission. Look for the defense to groups don't come up with regain its swagger and for the offense to continue lo roll. — The Edge compiled In ('.atlas Uvarado enough money to keep the game in Dallas PREDICTION: Carlos Alvarado Frogs 37-13 Brent Yarina Frogs 28-17 Kc\ Matchup compiled by Braden Howell YOUNG FROGS LOO AND PROVE THEY CAUTION Page 2 November 14,2003 Men's Basketball 2003*04 Preview
Contributing Editors Fresh faces fill Frogs' rotation Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor \',\ \IHMVUIII\\|> this rare combination might pose Smith is entering his fourth and not just foi the youngei players." a problem for some coaches. final season with the Frogs this Smith said "Having more experi Editor in Chief ghert) views the new ci year Despite nagging in|uries last Seven ol the 14 mcmK • ence. I can give advice on how to Managing Editor players as providing an opportu- TCU men's haskethall team have season. Smith averaged six points handle some ol the situations that nity for growth as a team. yel 10 pul nil Horned Frog purple and two rebounds a game in his thej will lace in theii careers Copy Desk Chief "With a so many new and and while in a regular season con- 27 appearances The new core of players on young players we trulj have an Photo Editor test. With the departure ol four Hobhs. the Frogs' only oth( I this year's men's team should exciting opportunity here." seniors and ihe transfer ol two senior on the roster, will be play- provide for an interesting mix of Staff Photographer Dougherty said. "We are so new ing in his second full season with other letter-winners trom last youth, experience and talent to each other that ever) day we the team Hobbs joined the Frogs Advertising Manager year's -quad, the 2003-04 Frogs With continual learning, crowing grow a- a team Ever) day is a in 2001 aftei translcrrim; from feature a team laden with youth and maturation, the 2003-04 Designers learning process" Texas Tech. hut was hampered hy ■ ■ and inexperience a- a group. Horned Frogs look to find a com- When asked if he sues this lack Of the seven returnee-, on!) an injury last season bination ol new and old that will Illustrator getherness as a potential prob- two players, guards Ronald Both seniors are expected to carry the team toward their ulti- | lem, head coach Neil Dougherty Hobbs and Nucleus Smith, are contribute to the team in their mate objective: winning. ■ grins and says. 'A problem' No seniors on thi- year- team. Both final year with the Frogs. Right This is an opportunity " players will he looked upon to now. Smith and Hobhs are slated vtm . \.I,IIM William. The 2003-04 season must not provide the team with veteran to be m the starting lineup for the ■ n A M UliamsQ ft u *Jit be lo ■ . rebuilding year. leadership. regular season opener but a building year The unique Smith said he has taken more Smith said he is excited for the both youth and of a leadership role with the team opporunity to he in the starting erience in the Frogs'N\ stem this season lineup but that he is more focused mean- that junior transier- w ill be "We've been here the longest on the role of being a leader lor learning the same ma'. and we know what it lakes to last the whole team. YOui Lounge Y I Mian Although in college basketball." Smith said. I feel responsible lot everyone. 927-9209 • 10 A M to 2 A M • 7 days a week Oui support cv? the Frogs! «r
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Improving the defense is key to Frogs' success BY ADAM WILLIAMS the offensive end. That is just loo ahead compared to last year's team." we can compete with anj team in Skifl Sufi many opportunities if we plan on The Frogs' ultimate goal for the league." improving defensively." tins season will be building upon Smith said the players are confi- The 2002-03 men's basketball This year's learn may be a defensive successes, such as their dent in then abililv to compete m season marked Neil Dougherty's young squad that is still learning l()l-6(i drubbing of Vilnius C-USA. first lull season as the Horned and adapting to Dougherty's sys- Sakalai in an exhhition game, and "We led verj confident going Progs' head coach. Al season's tem, hut they are stronger and pre- continuing to improve as a unit. into C-USA because last year we end. the Frogs compiled an overall pared to make a statement on TCU faces tough competition in weie in mosi ol the games that we record of 9-19, with a Conference defense. C-USA. which features three lost." Smith said "I think we have USA record of 3-13. Dougherty "We have four freshman anil teams. Louisville. Cincinnati and a deeper bench than last year, and knew it' the Frogs were to get back three transfers who have never Marquetle. ranked in the pre-sea- we have more of an idea ol what to their winning tradition, the played in our system before." son Top 2? USA Today Coaches' H lakes lo A in " focus would need to be on their Dougherty said. "The adjustment Poll. With continual improvements defense. said. "With a conference as tough period has been difficult at times Despite the lalentented teams in lo both then rebounding and Last year's team averaged 77 as ours, if you don't have a hand in but our work ethic has been C-USA, Dougherty thinks the defense, the Frogs hope lo shape points a game, the 4lh highest scor- their face, they'll make you pay." tremendous. The harder we work, liogs. who are ranked I lib of 14 up as a formidable opponent ing average within C-USA. Dougherty also accredits his the quicker we will come together teams in the C-USA preseason within the conference. With a fur- However, the Frogs also allowed team's poor defensive results last as a group." poll, can compete with any oppo- ther learned defensive system 81 points a game, ranking last in season to their lack of rebound- Senior guard Nucleus Smith nent. under Dougherty, along with a the conference. This season. ing. said despite a few of the players "The preseason rankings arc growing crop of healths young tal- Dougherty is determined to "Offenses looked good against lacking experience and knowledge meaningless to us." he said. "We ent, the 2(1(13-04 Frogs could improve on last year's defensive us even when we played well of Dougherty's system, the players are out here to work on a being become just that. results defensively. If they missed a shot, are learning quickly. where we want to be come confer- "We weren't tough enough on our inability to rebound allowed "Everyone picks up the system ence play. If we are at our best \il.ini \\ illi.im- opponents last year."' Dougherty them two or three good looks on very fast." Smith said. "We are come conference play, we know a.d.williams@ /< u.edu
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BY CARMEN ( iSTRO Although he is only a sopho- years into the process." "I'm always comfortable scoring. Stafi Reporter more. Chinweze said lie is doing Freshman forward Blake Curtis said. "It's just the defense pan his best to help out his new team- Adams said his relationship with I have to work ai. Putting the ball up Head coach Neil Dougherty, who I'm the besi at. I think." males He said he has tried to share Chinweze can he traced to their enters his second year at TCU, is high school playing days in Curtis said he cannot wait to all the knowledge he acquired dur- determined to rebuild the men's bas- Houston. He said he knew coming unleash his game combination ing Ins freshman season abotil ketball program llns season. With lour lo TCU would be a great opportu- alongside Chinweze, who he said freshmen and two transfer players playing the inside game to all the nity lo play alongside Chinweze. is more a defensive playei joining the team for the 2(X)3-i)4 sea- new players. Adams said Chinweze warned "It's going lo be wild." Curtis son, the Frogs are young, leaving "Ialwaystry to tell them earl) so him practice was going to be said "We're going to keep it Inc. Dougherty searching for players to lliey don'l come out kind ol rocky." hard, because college basketball keep it crowded" assume leadership roles Chinweze said. "The thing is. there is played at a much faster pace. Chinweze said the offense "He says I'm going lo have lo should be more explosive this yeai One of those players expected to are a lot of big guys ami we're a light through it and play lough, with moie dunking action. become a team leader this season is small team.'' from year to year, so players gel to and lo keep my head up." Adams "We have a couple ol posts with sophomore forward Chudi Dougherty said Chinweze has settle into a comfort /one." said. LI couple ol show times," Chinweze matured from last year and that he- Chinweze. Chinweze, Dougherty's Dougherty said. "Now when we go Junior transfer Aaron Curtis said first player signed before last sea- has a better understanding of what through things. Chudi will be like said Chinweze has also helped Dougherty said the team has ., son, finds himself in a mentor role, he is capable of doing. Oh yeah. I remember that.'" linn transition from junior college waj io go before they establish the despite entering his second year. "We don't change philosophy Dougherty said H is kind of lo Division I. intensity level they need to be at funny lo have a sophomore as a "He lei me know about the first- He said once that's established, an mentor ibis year hut thai Chinweze year jitters," Curtis said. "I'm hav- additional level will be built aftei has the ability to show the new guy s ing a good time and I'm hoping it's the players get used to play mg w nh what lie wauls the players to do more fun as the season goes on," each other, since they are so young "Last yeai only I could tell the Curtis scored a game high 2} team whai lo do." Dougherty said. points during the team's first Carmen r.i.-in. "Now we have half the class two exhibition game , , astro® ii it 'tin 1509 S. University Drive • (817) 336-0311
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Focus on the future of Dougherty's program, not past losses
Year one of the Neil Dougherty of these tans were also quiek lo collective effort, not one individ- beneficiary, based on their players" This is especially true al the col- regime goi off to an inauspicious make Dougherty the scapegoat for ual's doing. If one is going to ability or inability lo execute. This legiate level. start lasl season, as the Progs com- the unsuccessful 2002-03 season blame coach Dougherty, then also is the reason lor the annual coach- In comparison to a professional piled a 9-19 record, finishing tied However. Ihis is nol the ease on fault the rest ol the Progs' coaching ing carousel in sports every year. coach, a college coach's duties for lasi place in eidier account. staff and all the players Bui a coach's fate should not be dwarf thai ol a pro coach. fXtmmtM conference USA. In no uj\ can lasl season he At some point, the head coach determined in this manner. No College coaches must be ;i lii.m Yarina From the out- viewed as a complete failure, just can only be responsible for so coach deserves the amount of crit- father figure lo their players, mak- v side, many Frog as no one individual can be al fault much of his team's successes or icism he gels when his team loses. ing sure they mature as individu- tans viewed last season as a eom- for die poor outcome. It is greatly failures before it is time to question nor does he deserve the endless als, go lo class, eel their grades and plete failure and a gianl step back- unfair lo blame an entire season mi the players. Coaches today arc praise he gels when his team wins. leave college as grown men. Once ward lor die TCU men's basketball a first-year coach. constantly walking a thin line, There is more to a good coach than program. Unfortunately, a majority Lasl season's poor record was a where thev are either the victim or just a win-loss record. (more on COACHES, page 9)
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Coaches on conference moves: We're OK BY l)V\NY G1LLHAM with. We want lo play teams that and Marshall are women's pro- It's a plateau TCU coaches Slafl Reporter are trying 10 be in the tournament." grams that are on the rise. know they must gel lo for long- Those games, like the Progs' term success, In the not-so-distant future. TCU basketball also can make a Dec I matchup With Kansas, ami Conference I'SA will lose the pil- name for itself in the NCAA "The attention you get national- the Lady Frogs' Ian. 2 meeting lars of its basketball community. Tournament. ly with the NCAA tournament is with Tennessee, show TCU to the Gonzaga University Athletic just huge." Dougherty said "Once Marquee teams Cincinnati, country, and gamer national Director Mike Rolh has seen his Louisville and Marquette will head you can gel to the tournament and attention. 5.4(H) private school turn from rela- win a couple of games, you've for the greener pastures of the Big At the same time, the coaches tive unknown to college basketball arrived." East. Little cousins Charlotte and know they have big names to mainstay, due to the team's success So to those worried about the Saint Louis are also bolting for the replace. in March Madness. additions and subtractions in C- Atlantic 10. ' (Conference USA was built with "You're playing your games on USA: TCU coaches want you lo Is TCTJ worried' Not if you ask a basketball premise." Dougherty CBS at a time when everyone is relax. its basketball coaches. said. "That was the purpose of enthralled with college basketball." "In basketball, there is nothing "New conferences aren't any- schools like Cincinnati. Louisville. saul Koth of the tournament. "It's a that says we can't schedule them thing new to us." said the Lady DePaul and Marquette. Losing two-hour informercial on national anyway." Dougherty said. frogs' head coach Jeff Mittie. those schools, that hurts." television that you can't buy." TCU coaches say they won't stumble "When I took the job. we were in Dougherty and Mittie also said Roth said in the last five years, D.uim GiUbjun when schools like Marquette (above) the WAC, and we left for the cupboard won't be empty the school's enrollment has d.r.gillham@U u <
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I Mass He could he n .hi. There is not one gol quite a task ahead as the 1 Cincinnati breakout star, hut Rodney Carney is on the 8 Saint Louis Bulls gel ready to go lo Ihe Location: Cincinnati. Ohio ••••*f\ verge of being a C-USA star. A backcourt of Location: St Louis, Mo. BigEasI lor now. ihey have Home court: Fifth Third Arena m Antonio Burks and Jeremy Hunt is a solid pair Home court: Saw is Center got to remain competitive ai Shoemaker Center for this league. The Tigers will play tough, Head coach: Brad Sodcrherg with the burden falling on sen Head coach: Boh Muggins scrappy defense and find ways to score. 2002-03 record: 16-14 ior guard Jimmy Baxter. He will 2002-03 record: 17 -12 Hi 2003-04 outlook: The Billikens need help from newcomers James Holmes and 2003-04 outlook: The Bearcats are a hard team to figure out. Bradley Moslcy. have the talent to make a Final Four run. Jason 5 Charlotte The talent level dropped with Location: Charlotte, Maxiell could very well end up being the pre- the departure of Marque Perry. N.C. nuei post player in the league. The guards are Bul the Billikens still play well in Brad 12 East Carolina Home court: Dale F, Location: Greenville, N.C all electric with James White leading a crew of Soderberg's system. The key question: Can llallon Arena Home court: Williams Arena al Minges Nick Williams. Armein Kirkland and Field Ihey score enough to hang with the upper Head coach: Bohhy 1 .ul/ Coliseum Williams. The question mark is Robert W'halcy teams in this league ' Villanova transfei 2002-03 record: 13-16 Head coach: Bill Herrion — lots of talent, even more baggage. Reggie Bry ant has to come in and produce lo 2003-04 outlook: The 4<>crs should be ready to 2002-03 record: 12-15 reach any kind of posteseason. 2 Louisville make a move with Martin Iti in the middle He 2003-04 outlook: Bill could end up being the most immovable post Herrion will benefit from Location Louisville. Ky. player in (he league He lacks the finishing 9 Houston Ihe departure of Ihe Home court: Freedom Hall Location: Houston touches of Maxiell, but he gives Bobby LutZ a elite teams in this Head coach: Rick Pitino Home court: Robertson major matchup problem If Demon Brown can league, hul not until 2002-03 record: 25-7 Stadium next season. He has continue to hit 3-poinl shot, the 4°ers will have 2003-04 outlook: The Cardinals are coached Head coach: Ray McCallum the balance they need. got a solid system, but the talent simply is nol by Rick Pitino and that is all that matters. They 2002-03 record: 8-20 there yet lo compete al a high level Ihis season will, however, miss Reece Gaincs' leadership 2003-04 outlook: Andre Owens got out of A new poinl guard will cause some problems. and go-to status on the team. Francisco Garcia 6UAB Indiana because lie wanted to be a star. He will but East Carolina still has scorers in Gabriel is the natural replacement, but he was a perfect Location: Birmingham, Ala. get his wish, but he needs more help from play- Mkulas and Derrick Wiley. second or third option a year ago. Taquan Dean Home court: Barlow Arena ers like Cedrick Henslcy and Bryan Shelton, has to score at point totake some pressure off Head coach: Mike This is a crucial season for UH. Il must show Garcia. The biggest question this season lor the 13 Tulane Anderson progress as it gets ready to enter a new C-USA Location: New Orleans. La. Cardinals is do they have enough inside pres- 2002-03 record: 21-13 where the top spots will be up for grabs. This Home court: Fogelman Arena ence' 2003-04 outlook: The one team is young, bul loaded with a Ion of talent. Head coach: Shawn Finney name few have heard of is Morris 2002-03 record: 16-15 3 Marquette Finley. He is one of the best scorers in 10 Southern Miss 2003-04 outlook: This learn the Southeast, regardless of conference The Location: Milwaukee. W'is. Location: Halliesburg. Miss. lacks a go-to player, scoring punch and an Home court: Bradley Center Blazers are finally used to Mike Anderson's Home court: Reed Green Coliseum overall identity. Tulane nearly dropped lo frenetic defense. If Finley can continue to score Head coach: Tom Crean Head coach: James Green Division III in football and Shawn Finney con- 2002-03 record: 27-6 at will, and a well-respected freshman class led 2002-03 record: 13-16 sidered going to Marshall. Instead he returned 2003-04 outlook: The Eagles by Earnest Little produces, the Bla/ers will 2003-04 outlook: James to continue Ihe rebuilding process. He will could end up being the toughest sneak up on many teams in C-USA. need all Ihe help he can get from his new com Green has always been a lop team in C-USA. But they will miss Dwyanc ers like Vincent Camper. defensive coach. But the Wade as a tall-back guy in the lineup. Travis Golden Fagles have strug- Diener cannot he expected to hail out the 7 DePaul Location: Chicago gled to score. That could change if 14TCU offense every time down court. The key will be Location: Fort Worth Home court: Allstate Arena Charles Games, Greg Johnson and whether Dameon Mason and Marcus Jackson Home court: Daniel-Meyer Coliseum Head coach: Dave Leitao Jasper Johnson continue their rapid develop- can he the breakout players Torn Crean believes Home coach: Neil 2002-03 record: In-13 ment. This threesome could he trouble lor C they can be and that is why he did not accept Dougherty 2003-04 outlook: The USA teams. The Golden Fagles lack depth the University of [Illinois' coaching position. 2002-03 record: 9-19 Blue Demons are climb- after the big three, but are capable of jump Defense is the Eagles strong point. 2003-04 outlook: The ing up in the league, as over a lew teams. Horned Frogs had a they get ready to boll for the poor offseason with an 4 Memphis Big Fast. Losing Wesley Green 11 South Florida NCAA violation and an assistant coach depart- Location: Memphis. Term. to a season-ending injury after he was Location: Tampa. Fla. ing. Neil Dougherty is in for a rough transition Home court: The Pyramid expected to start is a severe blow. Thai puts Home court: Sun Dome unless Marcus Shropshire and Aaron Curtis Head coach: John Calipari even more pressure on Andre Brown to Head coach: Robert McCullum become bust-out scorers on a nightly basis. 2002-03 record: 23-7 score in double figures every night. The 2002-03 record: 15-14 Core] Sanlee is a legil scorer bul he needs help. 2003-04 outlook: John Calipari is ra> mg about backcourt is underrated, bul this is likch an 2003-04 outlook: Selh Grcenbcrg did not Better D is also needed, how this team reminds him of his old teams at NIT team. leave a lot left for Robert McCullum He has i ompiled by www.ESPN.com Page 9 Men's Basketball November 14, 2003 2003*04 Preview
old team, the University of ami have faith in their young coach 2003-04 Men's Schedule COACHES Kansas. Regardless ol the Frogs' Dougherty learned from one ol Da) Date Opponent Location 1 ime From page 6 record heading into this contest, Ihc best in Williams during his Sat Nov. 22 Texas-Arlington Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. it will he the highest attended lime as an assistant at Kansas and Sat Nov. 29 Tulsa Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. all ihuse duties arc complete, a game ol the year, lhal experience and tutelage can Mon Dec. 1 Kansas Fort Worth ESPN 10 p.m college coach must then find the There is no doubt Dougherty only help him hung a winning tra Wed Dec. 3 Mnrraj state Fort Worth 7:03 p.m. lime to recruit new players to Ins has big plans lor the HI' basket dition io TCI Sal Dec. 6 Washington Suite Pullman. Wash 7 p.m. program ball program. Dougherty musi l-oi any Dougherty doubters Mon Dec. X Stephen F. Austin Fort Worth 7:05 p.ni. Maybe Dougherty did not turn Wed Dee. 10 [exai Tech l.ubboek. Texas have seen sonic sort of future al out there, just remember how 7:05 p.m. this basketball program around as Sal Dec. 13 North Texa Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. TCl> if he was willing to leave much success the Frogs' football Mon Dec. 22 Arkansas State Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. quickly as Frog fans envisioned lie Roy Williams and Kansas two leant had before LaDainian Mon Dec. 2" GrambUng Fort Worth X:05 p.m. would, hul he has already had a years ago. Tomlinson and Dennis Sat Jan. 3 Vandcrhilt Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. significant effect on the TXT bas- However, those who expect Franchione arrived at I < 1 Wed Jan. 7 Saint l.ouis* Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. ketball program. Dougherty to make the Frogs into No one expected 1(1 football Sat Jan. Ill lulane* Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. Remember when the student instant conference contenders are Tin' Jan. 13 to ever reach the current level they Houston* Houston, Texas 7:311 p.m. section at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum being unrealistic, considering TCI' Sal Jan. 17 Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio <> p 111. arc playing al before we weie was anything but that'.' is his first head coaching job. Tue Jan.20 DePanl* Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. introduced to l.T and Coach Fran, Dougherty was the mastermind Wed Jan. 2X Southern Miss* Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. Give Dougherty a tew more so. tell me. why can't TCI' basket- behind the idea of moving Ihc stu- Sat Jan. 31 Memphis* Fort Worth ESPN+ 2 p.m. years to recruit the players he needs ball do the same ' Tue Feb 1 Marquette* Milwaukee. Wis. 7 p.m. denl section closer to the floor. In lo til his s\stem and then you can l Mon Feb. > 1 SI Tampa, 1 la 6 p.m. doing so. he has not only created ,i judge his coaching abilities. Until lit. ni VIIIII.I Sal Feb 1-4 lulane New Orleans, I .a. 7 p.m. greater home court advantage for that time. Frog fans must be patienl b.j.yarinaQ /< u.edu Tue Feb.17 Louisville* Fort Worth ESPN2 ft p.m. his players and team, hut he has S.u Feb. 21 East Carolina Greenville, N.C. 6 p.m. provided the stadium with a superi- Wed Feb. 25 Charlotte* Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. or basketball atmosphere. Sat Feb. 2X Houston* Fort Worth 7:05 p.m. 1 Il was also Dougherty who Wed March I Memphis' Memphis, lenn 7 p in. Sui March 6 1 Mi Birmingham, Ala ESPN + 12 p.m. scheduled the mosi anticipated Wed March in C USA Tournament Cincinnati, Ohio USA home game at Daniel Meyei C'-USA L'.uik Coliseum this yeai against his
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Ronald Nucleus Hobbs Smith Position: Guard Position: Guard Position: Guard Height: 6-6 Height: 6-2 Height: 6-4 Weight: 200 Weight: 190 Weight: 206 Year: Senior Year: Senior Year: liimoi 2002-20(13 Key Slal: Ucruged 3.6 2002-20OJ Key Slat: Averaged 21)024003 Key Slat: Played in points and F'> rebounds a game, S.R points and I VI rebounds a every game lor Temple L'niverstty appearing in 17 games game in 27 games. Finished third in Pliilidelphia. Pa team with sx assist ♦Will Sit out the 2003-2004 due r NCAA translci rules Position: Forward Height: 6-')^^ Weight: 221 jFemi Neil P. Year: Junior Marcus 2002-2003 Key Shropshire Ibikunle Dougherty Stat: Played in all Position: Center Position: Guard Position: Guard 2S games, averag- Height: 6 (I I Height: 6-9 Height: d 0 Weight: I1) Ak% Weight: 254 Weight: 17s ing 1.9 points and Year: Junior ■■» Year: I ashman Year: lieshman 2.2 rebounds a 2002-2003 Key Still: Transfer 2002-2003 Key Stat: Averaged 2002-2003 Key Stat: We game froitll'e\as,Teeh who sat out last 11.4 points, 12 rebounds and 5 0 I points, 6 4 assists and 4 \earas a reflNhut. Averaged 3.7 blocks a game as a senior at New rebounds a game in Ins senior points and 1.7 assists a game in Hampton Prep School in New season at Noith Crow Icy High two years at Tech Hampton. N.H. School
David Aaron Chudi fc *~1 Markley Curtis Chinweze Position: Guard Position: Forward Position: Forward Height: 5-10 Height: 6-5 Height: 6 7 Weight: 165 Weight: 215 Weight: 222 Year: Sophomore Year: Ju Year: Sophomore Blake 2002-2003 Key Stat: Appeared in 2002-2003 key Stat: Averaged 2002-2003 Key Slat: Averaged 6'2" 1.' "lilies last year, playing a total 16 X points and 5.7 rebounds a X.4 points and 4 8 rebounds a Adams ..t 15 minutes loi the season game last seasonal Foil Morris game as a true Ireshinan. Played Position: Forward Junior College in Jacksonville in 22 g;imes, starling in 11 of Height: 6:6 them I i>~. Weight: 206 Year: Freshman 2002-2003 Key Corey Valsin Art Pierce Stat: Averaged 20 Position: Guard' Height: (i 5 Position: Forward' Height: 6-9 points a game dur- Weight: 226* Year: Junioi Weight: 214* Year: Freshman ing his senior season 2002-2003 Key Stat: Stalled 2< game P 2002-2003 Key Stut: Wcraged l'» 'A - - A and averaged t 5 points and vX points,.! 1 t rebounds. 6 1 assist, and rebounds a game 2.5 blocks a game in In senioi vear at ta 1 v lei Grace Community High School
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Scoring Field Goal Percentage Assists Player GP FG 1FG FT PI'S PTS/G Playei GP FG FGA PCI Playei GP A AV(i Core) S.mtee 2s 161 64 63 455 16 1 Chudi Chinweze 72 65 115 565 Corey Santee 2X 141 5.04 Chudi Chjnweze 22 65 0 54 1X4 X.4 Marcus Sloan 2X 1 39 .436 Nude is Smith 27 58 2.15 Nucleus Smith 27 41 5 6') 156 5.X Corey Santee 2x 164 377 .435 Core) Valsin 28 34 1.21 Ronald Hobbs 17 IX 3 23 62 to Nucleus Smith 27 41 97 .423 Chudi t hinweze s ) 17 .77 Corey Valsin 2X 38 5 IX 99 Is Ronald Hobbs 17 IX 4') 167 Marcus Sloan 2X 10 .36 Year: Junior Rebounding Three Point Percentage P^ 2002-2003 Key Stats: Started all 28 Player GP OF DEF 11)1 AVG Player GP 3FG 1FGA PCI & games, averaging a team-high 34 min- Chudi Chinweze 22 54 52 106 4.X Cores Santee 2X 64 173 .370 i\' .2 Corey Valsin 2X 35 70 His 3.8 utes a game. Averaged 16.3 points and Ronald Hobbs 17 3 15 >O0 ►*r' - Corey Santee 2S 12 55 67 24 Corey Valsin 2X 5 27 .185 It/' J led the team with 5 assists a game Marcus Sloan 2X 2/ )5 62 2.2 Nucleus Smith 27 5 J3 .152 3y_-> Nucleus Smith 27 14 38 >2 1.9 Destination i
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Bi ISRK.YIUKIM They're gonna be really, really good " at both the I (point guard) and the 2 Vssistan! Sports Ediloi Ross said she is confident she or (shooting guard) positions throughout Lacy will succeed as the team's starl- the season." Freshmen point guards Natasha Lacj ing point guard this season because Junior forward Sandora Irvin. who is and Adrianne Ross enter their eighth the Lady Frogs all-time leader in year of playing basketball together this they are both from high school pro- grams where the) ran similar offenses blocks, said she cannot wait to pla) season, hut this is the first time the) with Lacy and Ross this season because will wear the same uniform. I., rcu's. "Both of us come from programs they will make her job easier. For the p.isi seven years, the two "I can't wail, because. I mean, they where we push the ball and that's what players have competed against each can shoot." Irvin said "I leel like it's Coach Mittie likes." Ross said. "Now. othet on the basketball courts of New gonna lake a lot of pressure off of me we have to learn lo push the hall and be Mexico Now, as teammates on the because when they double team me. I smart at the same time." Lad) Frogs 2003-04 basketball team. can kick it out IO one of the freshmen Mittie said regardless of who wins the two freshmen look forward to and they can hit the 3." embarking on a different kind ol the battle tor the stalling point guard Millie said the two freshmen point competition. position, both LaC) and Ross will he on guards posses great basketball This season. Lac) and Ross are com- the court together at the same time. He instincts and conn vision He said the) peting for the Lady Frogs' starting said Lac) is a powerful playet and Ross ha\e made great improvements from point guard position. is more of a slasher, so the two need to the first couple days of practice but "We are happ) that we don't have to he on the court together lo complement that they need to continue to work on pla) against eaeh other anymore." one another's playing style. ihcn decision-making skills and court Lac) said. "This will he a nice change, "They will both get minutes leadership. and it will he a lot ol fun to pla) on the because they are ready to play," Freshman Natasha Lacy looks to run the Lady Frogs' up same team." Mittie said. "Both will gel experience i,w,n- ,,„ FRESHMEN, page 9) tempo offense this season from the point guard position Head coach Jell Mittie said Lacy and Ross are perfect fits for the Lady Frogs' playing slyle He said both point guards bring great speed to the posi- tion, allowing the team to get 817-561 -0497 Unique gifts & individual service out and run and he a transition team. "Both ol them love the bat- N, UniQitc Horned Frogs tle." Millie said. "They both Greek & TCU Logos Dring tnls aa *itn ijour T( X I P. and got £lO want to get a lot better and are Engagement & Bridal off a s.ilon Women's Basketball 2003*04 Preview 2003*04 Lady Frogs Schedule Mon Nov. 24 SMLI Dallas 7 p.m. Lady Frogs could go far Sal Nov. 2') BYU Provo,Utah 2 p in Tuc Dec. 2 lew. Arlington Foil Worth 7 p.m. With a preseason top 25 rank- home game against lasl year's run- break before the) take on perennial ner up. Tennessee. powerhouse Tennessee al Daniel- Sal Dec. 6 Arkansas 1 oil Worth 7 p.m. ing, lasl year's women's basketball team was out to prove the) The live schools. BYU, Meyer Coliseum, Jan. 2 The Lad) Thu Dec. 11 Wise Green Bay Green Bay, Wis. 7 p.m. belonged in the upper echelon of Arkansas. Wisconsin-Green Bay. Frogs could shoul ihcii arrival into Sun Dec. 14 Rutgers Piscataway, N.J. 12 p in programs in the Rutgers and Tennessee, had a com- basketball prominence with a vie Sal Dec 20 Florida State Malibu. Calil 4:15 p.m. COMMENTARY OHnUr> what fol- bined record of 123-4(1 lasl season. toryovei the Lad) Volunteers, who Sun Dec. 21 TBA Malibu. Calif. TBA Braden HoweU lowed W«w a SPU|- Il is outlandish to expect the Lady won a heartbreaker over the Frogs Mon Dec. 2') l.amai Fort Worth 5:15 p.m. tering start to the Frogs to cruise through those in Knoxville last season Wed Dec. 31 North Texas Fort Worth 2 p.m. season that included blowout loss- games without a loss, but if'they If the Lad) Frogs are wanned up es to Purdue, Wisconsin-Green don't win at least two or three ol altei playing a viscous noil confer- Fri Jan. 2 Tennessee 1 oil Worth 7 p.m. Baj and Texas, and a quick fall those games, then statement to the ence schedule, they will welcome Tuc Jan. 6 New Mexico Si Fort Worth 7 p.m. from the top 25 ranks. country will not echo much further ( I SA play with open arms. Fn Jan. 9 Sainl Louis* Sainl Louis. Mo. 7 p.m. With another preseason top 25 than the ouisknis ol Cowtown. However, if the) arc worn out. Sun Jan. II Memphis* Memphis. Tenn 2 p.m. ranking this year, if the Lady Frogs The Lady Frogs most difficult they may waul lo run and hide Sun Jan. 18 Houston* Fort Worth - ESPN2 2 p.m. want to make a statement, it will non-conference stretch starts just because the C-USA schedule is Fn Jan. 23 Louisville* Fort Worth 7 p.m. have to come against some of the two weeks into the season when only slightly less forgiving than the non conference portion ol the Sun Jan. 25 Cincinnati* l-orl Worth 2 p.m. nation's besl loams. they play three consecutive games Warming up lor conference play against Arkansas. Wisconsin- schedule. Sal Jan. 31 UAB* Birmingham. Ala. 2 p.m. should not be a problem for the Green Bay. and Rutgers, all of The Lady Frogs (ISA oppo- Mon Feb. 2 South Florida* Tampa. Fla. 6 pm. Lady Frogs. Before they play their whom made it to the NCAA tour- nent had a combined record of Fri Feb. 6 Tulanc* Fort Worth 7 p.m. first C-USA game Jan. 14 against nament last season. Those three 2()2-ln7 last season: however, Sun Feb. 8 Soulhern Miss* Fort Worth 2 p.m St. Louis, they will have- played teams had a combined record of more than half of those losses (87) Fri Feb. 13 EaU Carolina* Greenville, N.C. 6 p in five teams that went to last year's 71-2.3 last season Sun Feb. 15 Charlotte* Charlotte. N.C. ■ F.SPN2 2 p.m. NCAA tournament, including a The Lad) Frogs then get a short Imon .a, IM» FROGS, page 9) Fri Feb. 20 Marqueltc* Fort Worth 7 p.m. Sun Feb. 22 Depaul* Fort Worth 2 p.m. Fri Feb. 27 Houston* Houston 7 p.m. Thu March 4 C-USA Tournament l-orl Worth TBA ■(' I'SAgamc With acrylic pendant lights from &{r{ and Cnstoyn. 'J-ra.m.tM ,suspend this above a desk, table, bar or anywhere you desire. Achieve instant style to illuminate any decor. Lec&iedtfrw tlecirjrom OwiHt! CiKtirtnntt\ Servim TCll witk QjuiUty Service. CLASSK^ALLERIES Lamps • Lampshades • Art Come Set m nl ZHO Teirri Turk "SM. (dim'' ■''■■'■ ''-'.'•" %keu ■■■:,' W m MM 2435 S. University Dr Ft. Worth. TX 76109 (817)207-8185 ■■■:'.! slnmtK'.fti ■ {Xtud 7wu -'(- Page 4 November 14, 2003 Women's Basketball 2003*04 Preview Three Lady Frogs nearing 1,000-point Humble • • career mark, still keeping team first in ISKKYI UUIW approaching the milestone. and that the apex ol the pyramid is the team's NCAA Tournament will he getting the Lad) Wi-I.mt S - Eililoi "It's amazing to hear that," Evans said ultimate goal: an NCAA Championship. Frogs to play together as a team "Thai's really eool. I think it's a reall) good "You can't get to the top unless you go \ud what are Millie's preseason feelings Onlj five players have eclipsed the 1,000 thing in look ahead to, but right now. I'm more through the base first and ever) player needs to about his team's chances ol meeting his expe< poinl mark for their career in the history ol focused on the team." understand that," she said "Right now. our focus unions this season.' I ad) Frogs' basketball. Shaw, the Lad) Frogs' second leading return- is on performing in the present, not looking loo "Everything is great in Frogland right now IIK- TCI' record hooks ma) need i" make Tar in the future and nevei looking in the pasl " and it's another day in paradise," he stud. room foi a leu more names during the 2003-04 ing scorer, said the players cannot worry about individual siaiisnes ii the) hope to avoid a slow Millie said despite In in. Shaw and Evans season, .is junior forward Sandora Irvin, senior Itirnl ^ aiina start tins year. She said they must enter the sea approaching careei milestones, the ke\ to this guard Ebon) Shaw and senior forward Tiffany season and getting past the second round ol the h / [email protected] Evans are on the verge of accomplishing the son focused and mental!) prepared "We're just focusing on its right now as a feal this FUrpholns Personal accolades mean nothing to these learn, getting better at what we do," Shaw said Left to right: Lad) Frogs though. The) care more about get- "We jot to gel mentally ready all the lime and Junior forward Sandora Irvin, ting n l past the second round "l the NCAA work hard at practice. We have to focus on keeping it within the team on the court." senior forward T2te3T" T& Tournament lor the first timu in school history. Tiffany Evans In fact, the) are too bus) worrying about the Evans said head coach Jell Mittte has and senior instilled a team philosophy into the Lady Frogs' ff*> team to even realize the) are approaching guard Ebony ■ m MM uncharted territory. players through his animal "pyramid" of goals. Shaw are each wi M "\\ ho, me '" In in said, in response to reach Although ibis year's team has yet to address the closing in on i .« ing the 1,000-poinl mark for hei career. "Who pyramid, she said n helps players realize they scoring 1.000 points in their H4 %▼ else is there ' M) mind is on blocks and are playing lor each other and not themselves. careers for the Hak m rebounds, not scoring." Evans said the base of the pyramid eonsists Lady Frogs, mw" Evans hail a similar reaction to the nev\s ol ol hem;.' a trustworthy and reliable teammate WJ Hi Speed Internet Cafe & Coffee Bar « located inside ,i Multi Ethnic Home Furnishings Concept Voted Best 802.11b/g New Sandwiches in Fort Worth Wi-Fi mokajava.com J-~ °,ale S Cotleu Bar r * V<\ I rcc Internet Access rcc Lmail Bring your Wireless Notebook Computer or Use one of our 19" Flat Panel Computers Hours 4927 Byers Avenue Mon thru Thurs 7am - 7pm Fort Worth, Texas Fri & Sat 7am - 9pm (817)377-2131 Sundays Noon to 6pm November 14, 2003 Page 5 Women's Basketball 2003*04 Preview Mittie looks to Final Four in 5th season Skiff. Arc you surprised play mil of seemingly noth- at the end of the yeai the floor. And I love the. how quickl) you've been ing and are both highly Skill. What was the cause from the offensive stand able to gel this team in the competitive. We're trying to for the great turnaround the point, putting together the national spotlight? keep it simple for (hem team made lasl season and things thai the team can exe- JM: Thai was out goal because there is such a big how do you try lo prevent cute and have some success when we gol here. I was learning curve. another slow start1? and have some lun with surprised the first year JM: lasl year's team did and think that team Skiff. You have tailed to not handle some things early Skiff. Who is your favorite Head coach exceeded mj expec get past the second round ot in the yeai very well. I prob- playei you have coached so tations. It was a the NCAA Tournament three ablj didn't coach them as lai al TCU? special group of years in a row. How do you well as I could I probably JM: I don't that I have a Jeff Mittie kids anil coach a team to get to thai snuggled with linding a favorite. On this team. I love they did an next level ' pulse with that team. You the competiveness of Ebon) excellent job getting the hall JM: I think we need lo be hope that some of the les- Shaw and Tiffany Evans as going here. I think now it's a belter offensive team. Our sons we learned last year seniors. I love the com- expected ever) yeai thai we tournament is different than carry over to Ihis yeai petiveness of them. arc going to compete for the men's in that we don't Hopefully, we'll light conference championships have as much parity in through adversit) hardei Skiff. Is there any player and play in March women's basketball. I think than we dul a yeai ago We out there who you would the way we have built our need to he a tougher team like to coach.' Skiff, ["here's been a lot of team is a team that gets bet- this year. JM: I think most of us in talk about the two freshmen ter from the start to the fin- the country wouldn't mind point guards. What can they ish. We have very good ath- Skiff. You sa) tins is the coaching (Diana) Taurasi. I dM to the team? letes. This is the lasicsi team fastest team you have ever asked her if she wanted lo JM: They have tremen- I have ever had at I'd I coached. What else is special transfer lor her senior year. dous \ ision up the floor, and think you will sec a different about this team.' Hut I like coaching the ones thej have the anility to team from November to JM: 1 think this team is I got. break you down off the March, and hopefully, we learning to be a more dribble. They can make a can play our best basketball accountable team. They are Skiff. Has the thought of learning the responsibilities coaching men's basketball that conic with being a team ever crossed your mind ' Jeff Mittie Year-By-Year with expectations coming in. JM: I haven't reall) Year School Won l.osl Pit. I think this team has the right thought about that. I really 1992-93 Missouri Western 16 II 593 idea to gel a little belter wauled lo gel into coaching 1993-94 Missouri Western 29 3 0116 ever) day and the opportunity present- I 994-95 .912 Missouri Western .11 3 ed itself MK\ I enjoyed it. 1995-96 Arkansas Suite 17 HI .630 Skiff: What characteristics And that's how I got into il. 1 ""6-47 Arkansas State 20 X .714 make you a good coach? I think the thing I enjo) 1007-98 Arkansas Stale 20 HI .667 JM: Good players. Is that about il is that the players I Arkansas Stale IS 14 .563 1998-99 a characteristic? Yeah, good have coached have had a 1999-00 ret 16 14 .533 players always make me a great desire to gel better and 1(1 25 X .758 2000-01 good coach. Great players compete tor a championship. TCI 24 7 .774 2001-02 can make me a great coach. I 20 14 5XS 2002-03 TCU think as a coach. I try lo put Skill \\hat is your most Totals: 11 years 236 1112 .69S our players in the besi posi memorable moment al lion lo win TCI ' Jeff Mittie's Milestone Games JM: You know. I think the Game Opponent Score Datt Skiff. Do ymi like coach Penn Stale win. It was such a 1 st Win Peru State 68-49 Nov 21. 1992 ing the defensive side of great basketball game and 1st Loss Mornmgside 71 -76 Nov 20. 1992 the game more than the one of the best basketball 50th Win Abilene Christian XI-76 Nov 26. 1994 offensive? games I have ever coached 100th Win Murray State- 6X-50 Jan. 2. 1997 JM: I love both ends of the in. It was such a well-played l>0th Win New Hampshire 78-65 March II. 1999 floor. But 1 love the tough- game 200th Win Arkansas 60-58 Dec 29. 21X11 hi.- photo ness of the defensive end of . < Start off Basketball Season right! The TCU Bookstore will help you show your true Horned Frog Spirit as we cheer on the Men's and Women's Basketball teams to victory! November 14, 2003 Page 7 Women's Basketball 2003-04 Preview Leading the lovely Lady Frogs Larry Tulwll Scan McShane Larry Tidwell is in ins fifth season Sean McShane is 56 years old and as associate head coach cm the TCU in his 13th yearol coaching and sec- staff ami 2.X1I1 year of coaching, He ond year al TCI When he was lured Meet came to TCU aftei a brief siini as an in 2002, he became the team's lirst- assistant coach at the University ol ever director of basketball opera- South Florida. He is a native of tions. Entering his second year, he Tinwi 11 Sanger, rexas and has spent 27 or his has assumed a new role with the coaching years inside the I.one Star Lad) Frogs and becomes an on-the- Slate He is 50 sears old. married and has three sons floor coach working primarily with the post players. and two granddaughters. Prior to coming to TCU, McShane spent six years as the head coach of an Australian team that played a coaches Tonya Iti'iiton series of exhibition games in the United Slates. Tonya Benton is in her fourth Lonnette Hall season with the Lady Frogs and l.onnetle Hall is the assistant coach fifth year of coaching. Prior to with the most experience with Coach CANDICE & COMPANY joining the Lady Frogs she was Miltie. She is in her 13th year ol an assistant coach at Howard coaching and fifth at TCU, but spent Hair Salon Junior College in Big Spring. BKNTON three seasons with Mittte at Arkansas Texas. She assists with the on- State. After serving as a floor coach the-floor coaching of the squad's guards and aids the past lour years, the 36-year-old with the team's advance scouting, film exchange native of Oxnard. Calif, is now the and editing. She is 28 years old and a native of director of basketball operations. 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Page 8 November 14, 2003 Women's Basketball 2003-04 Preview TCU DePaul Cincinnati Tulane Charlotte Location: Port Worth Location: Chicago Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Location: New Orleans. La. ,. Location: Charlotte. N.C. Home Court! Daniel-Meyer Home Court: Allstate Arena Home court: fifth Third Arena at Home court: Fogelman Arena Home court: Dale F. Ilallon Arena Coliseum Head coach: Doug Bruno Shoemaker Center Head coach: Lisa Stockton Head coach: Katie Meier Head coach: Jeff Mittie 2002-03 record: 22-10 Head coach: Laurie Pirtle 2002-03 record: 19-10 2002-03 record: 21-9 2002-03 record: 20-14 2003-04 outlook: The core of last 2002-03 record: 23-8 2003-04 outlook: With the team's first 20034M outlook: The 49ers bring 2003-04 outlook: Head coach Jeff year's team is still together for 2003434 outlook: The Bearcats arc- victory this season, head coach Lisa back 4 of their 5 starters from last Miltie and his Lady Progs, led by the DePaul, losing only two players front led by senior guard Valerie King who Stockton will have compiled as many year's leant that put together a 21-9 talented trio of Sandora Irvin, Ebon) last year's squad. DePaul's starting is 339 points from becoming the sec- wins by herself as the live previous record, including a 12-2 mark in C- Shaw and Tiffany Evans, arc looking lineup features four players who score ond 2.000 point scorer in Cincinnati coaches in Tulane history combined. USA play. Two of the returning for a fourth consecutive conference in double digits, including Jcnni Dant. history. King will also he looking to She enters the season with 21)4 wins starters. Peaches Harris and Leslie championship Expectations arc high Khara Smith. Charlenc Smith and become the sixth player in C-USA his- through nine seasons and a streak of Cook, broke ihc school record for in Fort Worth this season for the Lady Ashley Luke. Head coach tory and first for the Bearcats to earn nine consecutive NCAA Tournament three-pointers made in a season with Progs, as the team hopes to advance Doug Bruno needs First Team All League Honors three appearances. The Green Wave return 5X and 56 treys, respectively. Harris, past the NCAA Tournament's second only one win to limes The Bearcats return last sea- their second leading scorer from last who averaged 11.4 points per game round for the first time in the pro- reach the 300 win son's leading scorer in center Mar's club in senior guard Dclaccv last year, is the 49ers career leader in gram's history. The offense will be a plateau for his Debbie Merrill, who aver- Joseph Natalie Walsh, a junior trans- three-point field goals made. wide-open attack and career aged IK points per game. fer from Wofford, will the defense will be Merrill is in the top live for give Tulane I anchored by last both rebounds and points unproved backcourt season's C-USA per game in Cincinnati Ins Defensive Player tory. ? of the Year Marquette Louisville Saint Louis Houston Southern Miss Location: Milwaukee. Wis. Location: Louisville. Ky. Location: St. Louis. Mo. Location: Houston Location: Hatlieshurg, Miss. Home court: Bradley Center Home court: freedom Hall Home court: Sawis Center Home court: Robertson Siadium Home court: Reed Green Coliseum Head coach: Tern Mitchell Head coach: Tom Collen Head coach: Jill Pizzotti Head coach: Joe Curl Head coach: Rick Reeves 2002-03 record: 16-14 2002-03 record: 15-14 2002-03 record: 17-14 2002-03 record: 15-13 2002-03 record: 14-15 2003-04 outlook: The Golden Eagles 2003-04 outlook: The Cardinals will 2003-04 outlook: Jill Pi/zottt will 2003-04 outlook: The Cougars should 2003-04 outlook: Southern Miss wel- will he without last year's two leading begin the Tom Collen era this season have her work cut out for her this improve on last year's record with four comes seven newcomers, including scorers, but they do bring back sopho- with a strong freshman class. year, with only live players returning returning starters, including two-time six freshmen, and return just three more guard Carolyn Kiegcr. Kieger, the Louisville is led by senior guard Sara from last year's team. Three of last Conference USA Player of the Year starters from last year's team. The team's leading free throw shooter, fin- Nord, a three-time first team All C- year's top four scorers are gone, and Chandi Jones, who led the nation in scor- Golden Eagles led the conference in ished last season as Marquelte's third USA selection and school and confer- senior guard Jana Haywood. last ing w ilh 27.5 points per game last year. scoring defense, and will need to leading scorer, posting 11.3 points per ence career leader in assists. Nord is year's second leading scorer, will be Junior guard Shondra Bush joins Jones in 2 just as stingy this year, hav- game. Senior guard Kelly also (he team's leading returning scor- > . faced with filling the scoring Ihc backcourt, where they combined to ing lost their lop three Schwerntan and Kieger er. Collen. who coached at Colorado void. Senior forward Angic average 42.5 points per game last year, scorers from last year's form one of the confer- State the past live seasons, is Lewis is on pace to become accounting for 59 percent of the Cougars learn. ence's deadliest thrcc- expected to continue the 12th l.(HK) point scorer scoring. The Houston defense led poinl shooting tandems Louisville's fondness lor in Bilhkens history, need- Conference USA. and lin- at 42.6.5 percent. the three-point shot. ing just 185 points to reach I ished fourth in the nation the milestone. . steals per game with 14.1. Memphis East Carolina UAB South Florida Location: Memphis. Tcnn. Location: Greenville, N.C. Location: Birmingham. Ala. Location: Tampa. Fla. Home court: The Pyramid Home court: Williams Arena at Minges Home court: Barlow Arena Home court: Sun Dome Head coach: Joye Lec-McNelis Coliseum Head coach: Jeannic Milling Head coach: Jose Fernandez 2002-03 record: 13-15 Head coach: Sharon Baldwin-Tcner 2002-03 record: 8-19 2002-03 record: 7-20 2003-04 outlook: Senior guard Princess 2002-03 record: 12-16 2003-04 outlook: Forward Natasha Thomas 2003-04 outlook: Although the Bulls lost their Swilley. the team's returning leading scorer, and 2003-04 outlook: The Pirates return the explo- returns for her senior campaign and ranks leading scorer, they return four starters from last only senior, will have to overcome off-season sive scoring duo of junior guard Jennifer among the lop ten in four major categories for year's leant. A top 25 recruiting class will be shoulder surgery. The Tigers return 62 percent Jackson and senior center Courtney Willis, who her career. Thomas was the teams leading scor- read) to make an immediate impact. The Bulls of their scoring, and 63 percent were the team's leading scorers, averaging a er last season, averaging 17.1 points per game will not gel much help from iheir schedule, as of iheir rebounding. Joye Lcc- combined 32 points last season. Head coach Freshman standout Domaneice Moore is regard- the) play host to in-slate rivals j McNelis recruited a strong Sharon Baldwin-Tcner led Ihc ed as one of Ihe best Alabama Miami and Florida, as well as a fac- class that should contribute to Pirates to Iheir first prospects. and was a ing up against Florida State and this team immediately. Conference USA tourna- McDonald's All-American «§L Georgia. ment appearance, in her first year at the helm. TES — compiled by www.ESPN.com November 14, 2003 Page 9 Women's Basketball 2003-04 Preview FRESHMEN LADY FROGS 2003-04 Associated Press Preseason Poll hrnin i>a{>r 2 From page 3 1. Connecticut 1 i Nniili Carolina 2. Duke 15. Notre Dame "They must work on passing,' came from just live schools: Memphis. South 3. Texas 16 Rutgers he said. "They could gel away Florida. Southern Miss. East Carolina and UAB. 4. Tennessee 17 Ohio State with it last year, hut not at this Three of the Lad) Frogs ('-USA opponents 5. Kansas Stale IX. Santa Barbara (i Stanford I'l I Hah level " made it lo the NCAA tournament lasl season. They Lacy said the hardest transition 7. Purdue 20 Colorado will find little relief against Houston, who has one x. ivnn State 21 Oklahoma from high school to collegiate ol the nation's best players in Chandi Jones, The 9. LSI! 22. Auburn basketball has been the rigors ol a Lady Frogs will lace the Cougars twice, including 10 lexasTech 23. Arizona Lady Frogs' practice, their last game ol the regular season, in Houston. I I Georgia 24. I ( 1 "The practices at ilus level are In total, the Lady Frogs play nine teams who 12. Louisiana IV 25 Virginia hauler and a lot more intense than went lo the NCAA I'ournuiiieiil lasl season. Two l I Minnesota the) were in high school." she said. teams, Rutgers and Tennessee, are ranked in the fop Mittie said the higgesl chal- 25 in both the Coaches' poll and the Associated lenge Koss and Lac) will face Press poll to stari the year, ami eight other teams USA Toc/ay/ESPN/WBCA Preseason Coaches' Poll during their freshman campaign will be gelling used lo the tempo received votes in ,u least .me ol the majoi polls. ! Connecticut ill Carolina I Inlike their peers on the football team, the Lad} 2. Duke Is Ohio Si.lie and physical nature "I practice ! Texas lame and a collegiate basketball sea Frogs have a schedule that could work lo their hen el'il No one is asking them lo go undefeated, but il A Tennessee I" Rutgers son. He said the freshmen will 5. Kansas Stale 18 i ( Sun,, Barbara the) have a successful campaign with this imposing have to become accustom lo play- 6. Tevas Tech pi l tan ing two games back lo back or schedule, the) deserve to he considered among the Stanford 10 Ci a* rado iwo games in three nights. top programs m the country. x Penn State 21. Oklahoma "There is a big learning curve To be considered one ol the nation's best, how- 9 Purdue 22. Arizona lor the freshman here, and they're evei you must heal the nation's best. III LSI 2.3. TCI relying heavily on the seniors lo 11 Georgia 24. Virginia speed that along." Mittie said. "I l: MI 11,in,II 1 ' Louisiana Tech 25. Auburn think the young players progress b.r.howelHe tcu.edu 13. Minnesota will be sped along because they're gelling good examples and they have good role models FASTER, DARKER, on how to work every da) inprac LONGER-LUSTING tice. They just have to live in the present and not dwell on the past or look loo far ahead." 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Hulcn) Page 10 November 14, 2003 Women's Basketball 2003*04 Preview Amy JimAnne Natasha Pack Baker Lacy Position: Forward Position: (luard Position: Guard Height: 6-0 Height: 5 11 Height: 5-10 Year: Senior Year: Freshman Year: Freshman 2002-2003 kc\ 2002-2003 Ke> 2002-200.3 Key Stai: Avvi j \,l 5 o points and 1 < Stat: Averaged 20 points StallAuiaged a tuple double icbound. a game, appearing in *o rebounds s assists 4 steals and 3 points. 10 rehouftds and 1(1 Kim blocks a faille in her career at a.-lStM III IK i seillol e.l- on ,il Ortega Cisco High School Mofitwood High School HI ^J II Paso Position: Guard Height:. 5-X Year: Senior Tiffany Niki Ebony 2802-2003 Key Stilt: One of lour Evans l Newton Shaw Frogs to appear in Position: Forward Position: Forward Eft *"***"' * Position: Guard all 34 games. Led Height: 6 2 Height: 6-0 Height: 5-10 Year: Senior Year: Juniot Year: Senior the team with 55 1 2002-2003 Key Stat: 2002-2003 Ke\ H^^HP* 2002-2003 Key steals. Star i 26 games,. av< raging 6.6 Stat: Plascd 13 minutes a game Stat: Finished second on the rebounds a contest and averaged 2 7 points and 2 leant in scoring, averaging 0 0 rebound. points a game Adrianne Ashley Jenna 6'3" Ross Davis Lohse Position: Guard Position: Forward Position: I Height: 5 8 Height: 6-0 Height: 6-2 Year: Freshman Year: Rcdshirt Year: Freshman 2002-2003 Key Freshman 2(102-20(1.1 Key Psyche Stat: New Mexico's I 2002-2003 Key Stat Stat: Aveiaged 18points. Is Year in ha M.'iuur sea Redshirted as a true lebounds and 2 blocks as a senior Butler Hohbt High School. . at Riehiaiid High School. Position: Guaul 24.5 points, 7.6 assist Height: s-9 rebounds a game. Year: Freshman 2002-2003 Key Stat: Averaged 16.8 Stephanie Faulkner points, s 2 Tracy Wynn rebounds. 4.0 steals Position: ('enter*Height: f>-.l Position: I orward • Height: 6 2 and 3.5 assists as a Year: Redsliiii Junior Yean Senior 2002-2003 Key Stat: Redshirted as a 2002-2003 Key Stat: Appeared in all senior at O.D junior college tiansfcr. 34 names and made nine starts Wyalt High School. Women's Returning Leaders Scoring held Goal Percental. e Assists Player CiP FG 3FG FT PTS PTS/C Player GP EG EGA Hi'. Player Sandora Irvin 33 134 2 126 396 12.0 Amy Pack 30 64 140 430 Kim Ortega Ebonv Shaw M 118 33 67 336 9.9 Kim Ortega 34 56 132 424 Tiffany E\ans Tiffany Evans 3 * X7 33 104 311 9.4 Sandora Irvin 33 134 320 .419 Sandora livin Sandora Irvin Amy Pack 30 64 10 40 178 5.9 Tracy Wvnn 34 41 100 410 Ebony Shaw Position: Forward Kim Ortega 34 56 20 25 157 4.6 Ebony Shaw 34 1 IK 303 .389 Niki Newton Year: Junior Rebounding Three Point Percentage 2002-200.3 Key Slat: Averaged 44 blocks a Player GP OFF DEF TOT AVG Plavci OP 3EG 3FGA 3PT'/f game in Conference USA pla\ en route to Sandora Irvin 33 IDS 212 320 9.7 Tracy Wynn 34 4 9 .444 earning C'-USA Defensive Player of the Year. Tiffany Evans 33 66 153 214 6.6 Amy Pack 30 10 25 .400 Ebonv Shaw 34 40 XI 121 3.6 Tiffany Evans 33 33 S3 .398 Tracy Wynn 34 30 76 106 3.1 Ebony Shaw 34 33 93 .355 Amy Pack 30 34 64 98 3.3 Kim Ortega 34 20 65 308