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The band marches on The Falcon Marching Band was an integral part of the bowl game and Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile. Ala. last week. See page 5.
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MOBII.F.. Ala. —The good feeling that had been broughl on by the BG football team was gone just as quickly as it got here. "We were out of it before we were in it," BG coach Gregg Brandon said. More than a month has passed since it was announced thai BG would play in the GMAC Howl All the happiness that followed was forgotten in a matter of 20 minutes. Out coached and outplayed, BG had its worst game of the season and worst bowl loss in the school's history. "I don't know what happened, turnovers," Brandon said of his team's four first half fumbles, A lot of the earl) damage BG suffered was self-inflicted, die Falcons got Into a hole thai was impossible to climb out of. With two chances lo strike first, lit, punted then fumbled, Tulsa scored on three of ils first five possession All three were ofl BG turnovers and started on B( i's side of the 50-yard line. When it was on the field, BG's potent offense looked lost. Rather than do what had worked the past four weeks, the Falcons opted to run the ball and take what the] could underneath, rhat didn't work well. BG had just one first down in the first quai ter. "It seemed like they were a step ahead most oft he game lor what- ever reason," said BG center Kory l.ichtensteiger. "lack of bringing ourA-gamelguess." Two second quarter drives ended in failed fourth down con- versions of two yards or less. On fourth and inches, they opted to ANN HEISENFEIT AP PHOTO give the ball to the 170-pound UNBELIEVABLE: BG quarterback Tyler Sheehan (13) leads after his teammates fail to complete a pass during the fourth quarter of the GMAC Bowl game against Tulsa in Mobile. Ala. yesterday Tulsa beat BG 65-7 Willie Geter. He was knocked backwards. When the Falcons had fourth and two at the lulsa 3-yard line, they tried to pass. As Sheehan BG suiterssuff< resounc ing oss to bo cen -umcane was flushed out to his left, he couldn't find anyone open and By Chris Voloichuk assaulted the college football record books both threw an incompletion. Brandon Sports Editor individually and as a team. "We were felt like his team was prepared The team's wounds festered even more US Start out of it belter than it showed. MOBILE, Ala. — Then was no eye in the Golden ing quarterback Tyler Sheehan was carted ofl the "You sure wouldn't think that, I lurncane thai stormed past IK! yesterday night. Held with an ankle injury during the second quar- before we but I thought we were coming Tulsa's offense offered no chance for the Falcons ter. Though an X-ray revealed it wasn't broken. in," he said. to breathe, and the result was a 63-7 GMAC Bowl Sheehan spent the rest of the game on the sidelines were in it." Nothing BG did surprised loss in front of 36,932 at ladd-Pcebles Stadium. hunched over crutches. Tuba's defense. Maybe that's In the blink of a human eye. Tulsa took a 7-0 According to U(i head Coach Gregg Brandon, Gregg Brandon why the supposed 112lh-ranked lead on a Tarrion Adams run up the middle from the team dug itself into a hole early. BG head coach defense in the nation had the the Falcons' one-yard line. After that, the levees "You're playing against an offense like [Tulsa], Falcons' number, shutting them broke and the rout was on as the Golden I lurricane scored a flurry of points, gained a pile of yards and See GAME | Page 6 See COLIN | Page 6
Falcon fans find things to be grateful for amid bowl loss Last college-career games and player family reunions top the list for supporters looking to see the defeat through rose-colored glasses By Freddy Hunt violently back and forth. The brother Pete Winovich on the field a disappointing ball game niin his lust as he completed his sen- weather. Assistant City Editor student hanging on top of the in a lalcons jersey. Win or lose, she entire experience lie drove nine tence a disgruntled fan shuffled Traveling to lulsa meant field goal post was '03 graduate was there for her brother. hours from Charleston, S.C., and by, muttering "how embarrass- more than a chance lo see her Filling seats, something BG strug- Brad Onttop, who was also at last "It sucks, but it's his last game." was determined not to adopt a ing" and "what a big waste of nephew Frique Dozier add a gled lodoallyear, was no problem night's game. Winovich said. "What's it matter if negative attitude money" To her. the glass was few tackles to his slats. Family at all as Falcon fans flocked from "This goal post right here is in they win or lose? We still made it to "I'd rather come here and wear clearly half empty and the game members came from Louisiana, all over the country — at least for jeopardy," Ontrop said before the a bowl game and it's not like we're orange and brown than watch hopelessat halftime.She followed Colorado and Akron, Ohio, for the first half of ihe game. game, as he pointed toward the going any further." some other team play on TV," several hundred oilier fans oul to a Davis/Dozier family reunion, In 2001, after a home game vic- stadium. But the goal post need- Bui the look on her face seemed 151.iti.i said. Ihe sullen expression the parking lot. and il wasn't their first. tory against Toledo, BG fans tore . ed not worry. to show thai winning did matter, on his face disappeared as he com- Ihe trick to remaining posi- "We were here three years ago down the goal posts. The Toledo For junior Bethany Winovich, al least a little bit. plimented the tailgate he attended tive last night was to find other and il rained like crazy.' Davis Blade ran a front page photo of last night's game was the last like Winovich. 2005 graduate eariier. The barbecue alone was things to be grateful about. For said. "It's much better this time, crazed students rocking the post opportunity she had to see her big alumnus Noel Blaha wouldn't let worth the trip, he said. Gail Davis, it was family and the much better." K VISIT BGNEWS.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES. BLOGS, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS ON YOUR DAILY LIFE ^ ■ i , 2 Monday. January 7,20O8 GMAC BOWL WWW.BGNEWS.COM Table of Contents
3. People on the Street: Mobile BG fans in Alabama provide commentary on the trip, the city and the bowl game they traveled so far to see Game Stats Find out who score.d and how both teams fared in the 2008 GMAC Bowl.
4. BG's newest fan The memorable personality of the Falcons' police escort provided the team with safety and fun during their, stay
BGSU's Bowl History BG's bowl tradition extends over six decades and includes appearances all across the country.
5. Falcon band soars BGs marching band proves their dedication and gains their deserved recognition during the GMAC halftime show. BKIANBORKHOtFT I THE BG NEWS HIGH HOPES: Sophomore Donovan Etchison high-fives freshman Mario Amkarelli after the first down in the fust quarter Sophomore Matt Zimmerman and freshman Bryan Hannan joined the two in watching the GMAC Bowl at the Honors Loft in Harshman. More than twenty other students gathered in the Loft to watch the awaited Bowl game on ESPN. 6. All about Mobile, Ala. Mobile. Ala. is proud of many things, including being in the top 5 most polite cities in America.
7. Players visit Mobile hospital At home, fans try optimism BG and Tulsa players bring some joy to sick children at the annual GMAC Bowl hospital visit. Students gather to watch - or not watch - the game
By Ryan Sullivan third fumble of the first quarter. The Falcons have a lot of tough stay positive when the game is so Former athlete speaks Reporter "I think we will make this a kids and they are not going to far away. Former Redskins guarterback. Joe Theismann. speaks about decent game," lie said. "I think want to go out like this, accord- It was hard for most Falcon his life and career at the GMAC Bowl Mayors Banguet. Students and residents of the we can come back by using our ing to Stretar, who said his room- fans to stay positive about the city of Bowling Green were ready spread offense and a few quick mates include senior players Pete game as it drew to a close, but to cheer the Falcons to victory scores." Winovich and Kyle Cutler. hope remains high for next 8. The best food in Bama before the start of the GMAC Cooper said he thought this People started leavi ng t he Black season. Bowl yesterday despite being game would bring national expo- Swamp Pub as the game started Sophomore MichaelEple1 ^aid Local flavor consists of pork, grits, pudding and various more than 900 miles away. sure to the University. to get away from the Falcons, even though the Falcons came combinations of seafood, sausage and Cajun seasoning. Before the game began, stu- "It should help with recruiting junior Phil Savin said. up short, they had a great season dents both on and off campus and enrollment," he said. Savin said he takes pride in overall. Mardi Gras parade were optimistic the Falcons Fans at Ziggy Zoombas were beinga Falcon after havi ngattend- "Coming after last year, this Originating in Mobile, the city held its Mardi Gras parade would pull out a victory. much less optimistic as the game ed nine games this year, includ- will propel us ahead really well." In the Honors I.oft at started to progress into the sec- ing traveling to Boston College to he said. over the weekend. Harshman, students gathered ond quarter. cheer for Bowling Green. Junior leremy leffery said this around a big screen television to One table in particular start- As the second half was getting will really help the University's watch the game. ed to give up hope when they ready to begin, the students who recruit ing for the season and said 9. Teams hear about faith "I think it will be a shoot-out,'' asked for the bartender to turn remained at the pub were still he was just glad BGSU made a Cy Young winner Jake Peavy spoke to the two teams at a sophomore Donovan Etchison on the Clemson vs. University of showing their Falcon Pride. bowl game this year. breakfast about the importance of faith in sports. said. "As long as we win, I will be North Carolina basketball game "I absolutely believe |we "|Thc score! was astounding," happy." instead. can come backl," senior Terry he said. "But the season overall Freshman Nicole Spadafore Recent graduate Anthony Streetman said before the was really good." said she was just hoping for a Stretar said he came to watch kick-off. As a result of the loss, Bowling A bowling challenge close game. the football game, but his buddy Streetman said he has gone Green mayor JohnQuinn is going BG takes the trophy against Tulsa at a friendly bowling As the game progressed, fans gave up and changed the chan- to several football games this to have todonate 12 trees to Tulsa competition before the big game. started to begin to wonder just nel to the basketball game. year, including the game in because of a bet with the city's when the comeback would "I was expecting a tough and Minnesota, and was at the mayor. begin. close game," he said as the half University the last time the The Toledo Blade reports the 10. Pictures from the game At Buffalo Wild Wings on started to draw to a close. "I Falcons played in a bowl game. trees are going to be planted in Wooster Street, junior Ben was really surprised at how we He said people seemed to be one of Tulsa's parks to replace Cxxiper was beginning to wonder came out but I still think we more excited for the team the some that were recently dam- the same thing after the Falcon's can catch up." last time, adding how hard it is to aged by an ice storm.
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GMAC Bowl Stats BGSU TULSA Falcon stats take a beating first Downs 13 34 By Bill Bordewick Rushes-Yards 34-49 39-238 "I'm really proud of our of a 78-yard kickoff return by Assistant Sports Editor Pauing Yards 163 324 "You cant turn the defense," said Tulsa coach Ibdd Roger Williams and that only Comp.-Att. 20-27 29-47 Graham. "We did some grc.it made the score 42-7 at the tuna Interceptions 0 0 ball over four times... It was just an ugly night all things tonight — to go out there Williams was the leading yards Total offtnsiva yards 229 562 around for the entire Falcons and shut out a team that puts up gainer for the offense pulling in Fumblcs-lost 4-4 0-0 and expect to have a team last night — the ugliest of 32 points per game is absolutely 135 return yards. Penalties-Yards 4-37 3-25 those offenders was probably incredible." The Falcons were only able to Punts Yards 5-193 5-210 chance to win." the offense. It was just that kind of day for muster 229 yards of offense on Tim* of Possession 31:05 28:55 The offense fumbled lite ball Gregg Brandon | BG coach the Falcons. To make matters the day — compare that to Tulsa Third Down 4/14 6/12 worse, starling quarterback hlci who rushed tor 2.'tli alone and Fourth Down 0/4 6/12 four times in the first half alone. Sheehan was carted off the field passed for another 324 to total Red Zone Scores 0/2 9/9 "Turnovers — it was just one ing to lose the ball. Antonio with an apparent ankle injury. 562onth«!day. Sacks 1 5 of those nights," BG coach Gregg Smith then muffed a punt and X-rays were taken and they came lyie' Sheehan missed the Field Goals 0/0 0/0 Brandon said. "You can't turn then Anthony Turner fumbled the ball over four times in the the ball when he was two yards back negative. entire second half but still was First Quarter Third Quarter first half against a great team away from scoring. With Sheehan out of the line- the Falcons' leading rusher with 7:55 - Tamon Adams 1-yard run 12:49 - Johnson 14-yard pass from like Tulsa and expect to have a Pour deflating fumbles, and up, the Falcons managed to only 21 yards. The Falcons as team (Jarod Tracy kickl 7-0 Tulsa Smith (Tracy kick) 42-0 Tulsa chance to win. We were out of just like that, the Falcons were go backward in the third quarter rushed the ball 34 limes lor l(> 5:36 - Tiae Johnson 13-yard pass 12:33 Roger Williams 78-yard kick- it before we were in it. It was a down 28-0 before they seem- amassing minus three yards nl yards—a total that was matched from Paul Smith (Tracy kick) 14-0 ott return (Vrvilo kick) 42-7 Tulsa tough night for the Falcons." ingly had gotten off the bus. offense. The Golden Hurricane by Tulsa quarterback I'aul Smith Tulsa 4:41 - Smith 2-yard run (Tracy kick) They just could not stop the It is not like Tuba turned into meanwhile put 227 yards of by himself 1:57 - AJ. Whitmore 19-yard run 49-7 Tulsa ' bleeding from shooting them- this great defensive unit over offense on the board. I or an offense to who have (Tracy kick) 21-0 Tulsa Fourth Quarter selves in the foot over and over night, either. All the damage "Their defense was quick- achieved so much through- Second Quarter 1418 Charles Clay 3-yard pass again. done to the Falcons on this night er and more active than we out the season and then to see 13:55 - Kyle Grooms 4-yard pass tram Smith (Tracy kick) 56-7 There was a Freddie Barnes was self-inflicted. thought." Brandon said. "They everything tallapart in the final Irom Adams (Tracy kick) 28-0 Tulsa 3:22 - Whitmore 6-yard pass tram fumble after gaining a first down Even when BG got deep into did a good job of stunting and game of the season, it definitely 7:56 Adams 19-yard pass from Smith (Tracy kick) 63-7 on a slant. Sheehan and Geter Tulsa territory without fumbling, moving linebackers through." subdued some of that excite Smith (Tracy kick) 35-0 Tulsa followed that up by running they were stopped on downs at The only points the Pakons mem that had been with ibis into each other and proceed- the three vard line. put on the board were because Falcons team lor so long.
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.s \ 4 Monday. January 7.2008 GMAC BOWL WWWBGNEWS.COM Officer 'Rail Road' shows Falcons Southern hospitality The team's transportation escort from the Mobile Police Department will be missed when BG returns home at heart and does a great job By Fr.ddy Hunt Rail Road' team than simply ensure its tative of the South and a source to get out there with them. All safe transportation. of plenty of entertainment. of them, they got magnetism, — hauls the kids around in his Assistant City Editor Officer Robert During the course of boogy- "It's all southern hospital- brotherly love, every one of cruiser, does a great job giv- R Smith Jr. of MOBILE, Ala. — The second ing down with Frieda Falcon ity," Sheehan said. "The people them," said Rail Road in his ing us escorts. It's hilarious to the Falcons arrived in Mobile, the Mobile Police at the bowling alley and con- around here have been great rich Alabama accent. watch him stop the traffic and Ala., Ihey picked up a new Department versing with the players during to us. |He's| a little crazy, and I "It's like one solid team, and watch people freak out on the member of the team to help joy rides in his cruiser, Rail think we kind of converted him that's good. I love 'em, they're highway." them win the big game — but his nickname three years ago Road took a strong liking to into a Bowling Green fan, so it's great. There's no bad words to Even during the game, Rail his uniform wasn't orange and uwhen he gave so many tickets the team. nice having him around." be said around this team. Or Road stood by his team. brown. at once that his sergeant asked "I tell you what, I've never Breaking down the huddle they better watch out around From under his Falcons hat, It was blue. if he was "rail roading" every- seen such a great bunch of guys at the end of practice with a me, anyways." he cheered as loudly as any Officer Robert R. Smith Ir. of one. The name stuck. in my life," Rail Road said. "I'm loud "That's the bottom line!" His age may make him too student, alumni or player's the Mobile Police Department, As part of the department's going to hate to see them go." reinforced by the rest of the old, but BG head Coach Gregg mother or girlfriend in the better known as "Rail Road,'' traffic safety unit since the He wasn't the only one to team cheering him on, Rail Brandon said he thinks years stadium. served as BG's escort after competition's inception in dread the day of departure. Road certainly has become a aren't a true reflection of his And unless someone knew the team's plane arrived in 1999, Rail Road was respon- Falcons quarterback Tyler fan and said he wishes he were age. him, they would think Rail Alabama. sible for the team's travels. Shcehan said Rail Road was a more than that. "He's a little crazy, but a great Road had come down with BG The 58-year-old officer got But he did much more for the great escort, a great represen- "I wish I was young enough guy," Brandon said. "He's a kid like another longtime fan.
BG's 47-year bowl game history has its highs and lows
ByChri.Volo.chuk favorites heading into the game, receiver Vince Wesson over the and Fresno. There were 34,877 31 points, 21 coming in the third Peebles Stadium Dec. 22,2004. Assistant Sports Editor BG was unable to muster much middle to tie the score at 28. The spectators who turned up to quarter. A late score stemming The Falcons went into the offense, turning the ball over six PAT was the deciding point and it watch. from a botched Nevada punt lift- game with a 9-3 record and It's been said that part of know- times en route to a 36-6 loss to the propelled FSU to a comeback Under first-year head coach ed BG to a 35-34 win, their second were led by sophomore quar- ing where you're going is know- Bulldogs. The Falcons' defense, 29-28 win. Gary Blackney, the Falcons had consecutive bowl victory. terback Omar lacobs, who ing where you've been. When ranked fourth in the nation at the In the fourth quarter, FSU won 10 games, and they were passed for 40 touchdowns and it comes to bowl appearances, rime, allowed 468 total yards. gained 220 vards compared to looking to make Blackney the 2003 Motor City Bowl almost 4,000 yards in the regu- The bowl served as BG's first the BG football program is no The game earned SI70,000 BG's 26. third head coach in NCAA his- lar season. The GMAC Bowl exception. for the memorial fund that was tory to win 11 games in his first in 11 years. They met 1985 California Bowl Northwestern University in front would serve as one of his best BG entered Mobile's Ladd- set up to aid the survivors and season. performances, and would earn Peebles Stadium with a 4-3 bowl relatives of those killed in the Once again, BG met Fresno in Listed as double-digit under- of 51,286 at Detroit's Ford Field. front of 32,554 at Bulldog The game would serve as the him the game's Most Valuable record that spans 47 years. Their plane crash. dogs to FSU, BG took the lead Player award. history in bowl games is a mix of Stadium. early in the game and never lost it. first-ever postseason meeting 1982 California Bowl For BG, the game had a dark The contest was a shoot out tough losses and thrilling wins. With three seconds left in the between the Mid-American and BG's second bowl appearance cloud hovering over it from just Big Ten conferences. from the beginning. BG went into game, a 28-21 lead and FSU just halftime clinging to a 35-28 lead. 1961 Mercy Bowl came against Fresno State at days before kickoff. That nine yards away from the end Duringlhegame, Northwestern BG's first-ever bowl appearance Bulldog Stadium on Dec. 18,1982. Wednesday, head coach Denny was able to take away BG's rush- In the second half, BG outscored zone, BG was able to get die stop Memphis 17-7 to win their fourth in 1961 was bom out of tragic cir- The stadium packed 30,000 fans Stolz informed the team that he and win the game. ing attack. When the fourth quar- cumstances. in what was a virtual home game would be leaving and taking the ter began, the Wildcats held a 17- consecutive bowl game, 52-35. The Mercy Bowl was a new, for Fresno. head coaching job at San Diego 1992 Las Vegas Bowl 14 lead. lacobs was stellar, completing one-time-only creation that This time the Falcons were two- State University just after the BG's tilth bowl appearance Thai lead wouldn't stick, as a 26 passes for 365 yards and five served as a way to help cover the touchdown underdogs, but didn't bowl game. would be their first against a learn record-setting 38-of-50.386 yard, touchdowns. Running back RJ. burial and medical expenses for play like it for most of the game. The game went poorly for the other than Fresno, and also served three-touchdown performance Pope inslml for 151 yards and the families of the 16 members of They went into half time up 14-0 Falcons from the beginning. BG as the inaugural las Vegas Bowl. from quarterback Josh I larris lift- two scores. the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo foot- and by the end of the third quar- Hall of Fame quanerback Brian On Dec. 18,1992, BG met Nevada ed BG to a come-from-behind By the end of the game, lacobs ball team. Team members died in ter had a 28-7 lead and looked to McClure threw three intercep- at the Sam Boyd Silver Bowl in 28-24 victory over Northwestern. set the MAC record for touch- a plane crash shortly after takeoff be in the driver's seat. tions and the offense lost five front of 15,476 people. Wideoul Cole Magncr caught two downs in a season with 45. He from the Toledo Express Airport In the fourth quarter, receiver fumbles in a 51-7 loss to the BG scored on their first four of I larris' three TD passes. also joined Miami's Ben in October 1960. and future NFL player Stephone Bulldogs. possessions and went into half- Roethlisberger and Marshall's The game between BG and Paige caught a 11 > pass and the time with a 28-3 lead.They racked 2004 GMAC Bowl Byron I eftwich as the conference's Fresno State University took place Bulldogs closed to within six 1991 California Raisin Bowl up 267 yards of offense compared In BG's mosl recent bowl only 4,000-yard passers. As a at the Los Angeles Coliseum in points of the Falcons with three On Dec. 14, 1991, Bulldog to Nevada's 116. appearance, the Falcons met team, BG set the conference front of 33,146 spectators. minutes to go. lust over a minute Stadium was once again the site In the second half, quanerback Memphis in front of an estimated record for scoring average in a Although they were six-point later, quanerback leff Tedford hit for the fourth clash between BG Chris Vargas led the Wolfpack to 24,000 fans at Mobile's Ladd- season. CONGRATULATIONS Reaching your goals comes BGSU FALCONS! down to one simple rule: Seize every opportunity.
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WARMING UP: Band members In uniform prepaie for their btg peformance Hours of The march of the Falcons practice go into each halftime show. enthusiastic for music, marching marching band and they think Sidney Ribeau and his wife Paula Band members' hard work pays off at GMAC and supporting athletics, which like they did in high school, like, did the "Superman" dance. halftime as thousands of fans watch them perform can be difficult when many 'Oh, you're a band nerd.' But Members of the dance team people take halftime shows for honestly, it's a lot of fun to be aren't the only ones who love' By Freddy Hunt uate assistant for the band, said granted. a part of this band. I think the the hand, Hayward said. She Assistant City Editor it's hard to practice too much "I don't think people in gen- band gets some recognition, 1 has noticed a few things since because each member of the eral realize how hard they work. know the Ifootballl team really becoming band director. MOBILE, Ala.—Anyone who has band must learn up to 115 dif- I think sometimes people kind appreciates us." "When I first came here seen "March of the Penguins" ferent sets. Moving from set to of just think it just kind of hap- Without the band the football nobrjy stayed in the stands knows (he sacrifices the hirds set is what puts the march in the pens," Hayward said. "But it team would still exist, but the during halftime," Hayward make. The work put in by the band and learning every step doesn't, it takes many hours of stadium would be much quieter. said. "Now almost everyone Falcon Marching Band is similar, requires commitment. planning on part of the staff, However, some organizations, stays; nobody goes to get the yet widely unknown. Their fro "They have to be dedicated or many hours of outside practic- like the dance team, owe it all to proverbial hot dog until after zen tundra, the stadium. Their they wouldn't be here," Dunford ing for the students." the band. the band plays." baby chick, the football team. said about the bandies. "And In the end, sophomore "Without them we would be And at last night's GMAC Bowl In mid-December, while most we have had people that joined Diatra loseph said all the hard nothing," dance team member even more eyes were watching, students were out partying after a the band but weren't dedicated work pays off through friend- Ah/ssa Nolan said. "If there was which freshman Brooke Mott grueling exam week, the march- enough to complete everything, ships formed on the marching no band, there would be no said is a great payoff for all the ing band was busy rehearsing, and they didn't make the cut. So floor, even when some people dance team." band's hard work. ENOCH WU sometimes for up to four hours they aren't here." pass judgment on BG's biggest Nolan said she loves the half- "It's going to be crazy," Mott ENTHUSIASM: Falcon Marching Band a night. Band Director Carol Hayward supporters. time shows, especially earlier this said, "file whole entire U.S. will members have fun with Mardi Gras beads left I )uiid ii cI a first-year grad- said members must also be very "A lot of people realize I'm in year when University President be watching. It's a bowl game." last week during the GMAC celebrations
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Smith connected on two more I'D passes in make the score 35- (}. ensuring his offense was at least flirting with their season- long points per name average of 39.5 before halftime, "We knevi what |Tulsa| was going in," said defensive tack- le Sean O'Drobinak. ' I hey didn't try anything new ... Km after looking at film for 30-some odd days, you kind of anticipate what is going to happen. They ran every play ENOCHWU i THE BG NEWS we though! they would." GET READY: Falcon players line up during warm-ups before the game last night. The The torrential downpour of team suffered a huge loss to Tulsa. Tulsa points continued in the second half as lohnson pulled lory of college football to pass ping them," O'Drobinak said. in a 14-yard IT) pass from for more than 5,000 yards. "|Tulsa| didn't do much dif- Smith. Fullback Charles Clay ferently. We got five games on With 1:11 left In the third gained 69 yards and became them, we broke down every quarter, Smith capped an 80- the fifth player on the offense game they had. We knew their yard drive with a two yard lo gain more than 1,110(1 yards tendencies... We just couldn't touchdown run. I he score for the season. stop them." . ballooned to 49-7 in favor of As a team, Tulsa became For the Falcons, linebacker the Golden Hurricane. the first to feature a 5,000-yard Frique Dozier led the team The final stanza offered no passer, a 1,000-yard rusherancl with II tackles. Safety P.I. relief, as I'll scored two more ihree I.(Kill yard receivers. Mahone recorded 10. touchdowns and set some \\e knew uh.it pi,us were BG had one sack, two tack- records in the process. coming, and we knew what les for a loss and two pass Smith became just the sev- they were doing, we had a breakups in what was a very enth quarterback in the his- hard time all night just stop- difficult evening. COLIN From I kvT ril X> > out on offense. *Ckll.\ I'KIMIh r-KODI CIS Tulsa knewwhatits offense could do, so they concentrat- ed on getting ready for BG's The BGSU Specialists lor attack. They had a good plan," Printiim and Embroidery Brandon said. "I thought lUUSTRATIOHBYTAYLMmtCHTEIt I THE B6 NEWS their defense out-hit us and 1. Mobile is Alabama's only seaport. out-executed us." 2. Rick Crawford — Nascar Craftsman truck series driver • CORPORA!'*: ■ STUDENT ACTIVITIES It was a bitter ending to • CLUBS • FUNCTIONS 5 Orlando Jones - Actor a season that showed a lot 4. Ozzie Smith - MLB Hall of Famer •GREEKS ■ TEAM APPAREL of progress. Brandon won't 5. In a recent survey, it was named one of the top five most polite cit- allow that to be lost in the ies in America. blowout ALL WEARAM.HS & PARTY FAVORS 6. Mobile's first Mardi Gras. or Fat Tuesday, was celebrated at the "It was still a great season city's first settlement. Twenty-Seven Mile Bluff Residents feasted and and FULLY LICENSED for BGSU though, "he said. danced. Great might not be the Mobile. Ala. 7. Hank Aaron — MLB Hall of Famer. had Hank Aaron Park, home of the word, but "better" is a fair Mobile Bay Bears named after him. assessment. Home of Ladd- 8. The city has more than 20 golf courses and has been named one of 419.352.1535 PeeblesStadium, Golf Digest's top 10 places to golf 2029 Woodbrldge Blvd. GMAC Bowl 9 Jimmy Buffett — Singer/Songwriter www.screenprinledproducts.com bgnews MORE FACTS AND FAMOUS FOLKS FROM MOBILE. ALA. I Mobile was founded as the ■ BOB "HARDCORE" HOLLY com WWE wrestler PROl DSIPPOKII kill HI AVI l\(,Cikl l-\ Mill I IK S first capital of colonial French Louisiana in 1702. ■ LONNIE JOHNSON GO FALCONS! I The city of Mobile is 156.9 Inventor of the super soaker CHECK IT OUT square miles and according ■ WILLIE MCOVEY to the 2000 census, had a, MLB Hall of Famer population of 198,915. ■ BRYANT H. 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CONGRATULATIONS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON! WWW.BGNEWS.COM GMAC BOWL Monday. January 7.2008 7 Team passes joy to sick children Fheismann's life lessons ByChri.Volo.chuk Joe BG athletes 'bring normalcy to chronically ill kids during hospital visit Sports Editor Theismann MOBILE, Ala.—On Friday night, Former Redskins player and Hall of By Freddy Hunt and made it OK and are leaving more than 1,000 people attended Assistant City Editor in the next couple days. So that's theGMAC Bowl Mayor'sBanquet Fame icon really nice to see." at the Mobile Convention Center. MOBILE, Ala. —Last week, In addition to the players, Guests included the coaches 1 players from both teams proved Frieda Falcon also made rounds and players for both bowl par- his life, including the changed their hearts are as big as their at the hospital. She may have ticipants, the mayor of Mobile pronunciation of his last name biceps. frightened some of the children, and other officials, including (Thiesmann to Theismann), his Early Friday morning, play- but the majority of them were University president Sidney ability to remain humble despite ers, cheerleaders and mascots exhilarated to meet a giant bird Ribeau. all of his football success and the made rounds at the University withaponytail. At the beginning of the night, Monday Night Football injury of Southern Alabama Children's Also meandering through the some awards were passed out that ended his career. The mes- and Women's Hospital. hallways, in their colossal pas- to those who were GMAC's sage of his speech? It's important Brenda White, a certified tel dresses, were the Azalea Trail "Champions of Life" — people to work hard and live every day child life specialist who works Maids. The maids are a select who have achieved success in like it's your last. directly with the children, said group of high school girls who their line of work through hard Theismann said it was a the annual GMAC Bowl hospital ENOCH WU I IHEBGNEWS serve as ambassadors to the state work despite obstacles along great opportunity to share his visit provides the children with a SMILES: falcon players. cheerleaders and mascots made rounds at the University of of Alabama, spreading Southern the way. experiences and possibly help great opportunity. Southern Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital Friday to bring cheer to kids. charm everywhere they go. Several people, includ- inspire the players in atten- "It brings normalcy to their Instead of going to the hos- ing Michael R. Wilcox, CEO of dance to get the most out of lives. Some of the kids may not captain Andrew Gibson said it |football| is something we are pital, some of the Tulsa players, Toledo's Wilcox Financial, were their playing days. have ever even been to a foot- was great seeing the children very privileged to play. They are including star quarterback Paul honored. Wilcox, a BGSU grad- "I really enjoy talking to a ball game before," White said. light up. fighting the real fight in life, and Smith, visited the Strickland uate, also is a member of the college group because I think "Because, the kids we have, a "It really brightened my day," we are just happy to be a part of Youth Detention Center to try to BG Athletic Hall of Fame and you can make a difference in lot of them have chronic ill- Gibson said. "Knowing the it," Carver said. inspire youngsters who are going a member of the University's people's lives," Theismann said. nesses where they may not get impact we made in a matter of Being a part of the children's through difficult times in life. Board of Trustees. "There's some guys who maybe out in the community much. five minutes, that we brightened recovery is what BG quarterback Smith said they were really After the "Champion of Life" aren't working quite as hard as So it serves as a good avenue for those kids' day for who knows Tony Hunter said made the visit received well by the children awards and several scholarships they can and maybe they hear them to be able to come in and how long is just a great feeling." so rewarding. and many of them were ath- were handed out, the big speech something that makes sense to meet football players and see Tulsa safety Steve Carver said "It's been really nice getting to letes themselves. of the evening by football great them." first hand what goes on as far as the children may think of the see these kids. You know with all "They were all saying how loe Theismann started. The "I feel very good about the the ball game is concerned." players as football heroes, but it what they're going through, it's they were basketball players speech was a combination of opportunity to talk to a young The children weren't the is the children who are the true just nice to give back and do our and football players and that humor, unique perspective, can- only ones who were privileged warriors in life. part," Hunter said. "Some of the they would be where we are dor and fire, that day. BG coed cheerleading "It means a lot to us because kids I've met have been blessed someday," Smith said. Theismann talked about See LESSONS | Page 8
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LAID OUT ON A PLATTER: Southerners enjoy a wide variety ol podt products, as shown ENOCH WU IHEBGNEWS m this feature photo of a roasted pig. BGSU PRIDE: The University's Falcon Marching Band had the opportunity to march in Mobile's Mardi Gras parade along with other local bands and floats • . » . ; • ,N ... Pork has replaced • • 1 • . • *\1 fried chicken as a Southern food staple
Going bananas Every restaurant we went to had banana pudding on top of its dessert menu, and some places had only banana pud- ding and nothing else. Naturally, we ate it on sev- eral occasions. It's so simple, Pigging out yet so sweet. Banana pudding My time in the Suulh put to folded with whipped cream, rest a common misperception. chunks of vanilla wafers and fork is more prevalent in the real bananas. South than fried chicken. I saw no place hailing "best fried See any seafood? chicken," but restaurants every- The Gulf Coast has a huge where wereclaiming"Alabama's influence on Mobile's culinary best barbecue" or "best smoked culture. You really can't get away pork In the world." I would hate from the seafood: Crawdads, to be a pig in Mobile. oysters, fried catfish, mud bugs, shrimp, escargot and red snap- t I* The Waffle House epidemic per are served everywhere. Commercialization may fade And it's all so versatile. Throw the colorful threads that make any combination on a French a region of our country unique. roll with some hot sauce and But even in franchises there are you got yourself a genuine visible changes depending on po'boy sandwich. It's the life of to what part of the country you the South. travel. Or add any combination of LIGHTING UP THE SKY: The parade Just about every exit on the seafood plus sausage, rice, some also included fireworks, as shown m the interstate has a Waffle House Creole or Cajun seasoning and above photograph for highway passengers who are you have jambalaya. itching to get some syrup flow- I think somebody should do ing through their veins. a study on Zantac sales in the But interestingly enough, South. I'm willing to bet they're grits are featured on the menu, pretty high. Bands, as well as at our hotel's conti- I will miss the South, the great nental breakfast. Waffle House food and being called darlin' by and grits seem to be the break- all of the Southern bells. fast favorites in Bama. fireworks, costumes highlight Alabama parade fNOCHWU 'HE BG NEWS
FOOD CULTURE: The Falcon football team lines up to enjoy helpings of seafood at a ENOCH WU i THE BG NEWS Shrimp Fest in Mobile. Ala. The team experienced a variety of Southern food during the trip. FLASHY RIDING: This elaborately costumed man was one of many participants in the Mardi Gras parade last week festivities LESSONS "This is going to be From Page 7 a game that whoever group of men like this," he said. has the ball last is When talking about a possible prediction for the GMAC Bowl, going... to win." Theismann wasn't sure which team to go with, but thought it Joe Theismann | Hall-ol Famer Mardi Gras has its would be a game of high-pow- In 1983, Theismann put ered offense. together one his best seasons, "I almost think this is going winning the Associated Press' to be a game that whoever has NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the ball last is going to have an the Year, Pro Bowl Player of the opportunity to win," Theismann Game and making the All-NFL said. "Both the defenses have Team. His team went 14-2 and given up a fair amount of points lost to the Los Angeles Raiders in roots in Mobile, Ala. and the offenses can score a lot, Super Bowl XVIII. so this looks like one of those Two years later, he became things where you don't want to By Bill Bord«wick to give her full name. Pat's was person for themselves" at that The "BG...SU" chant was a vital part of one of the most virtuously taken over by BG turn it off until it's over." gruesome televised injuries Assistant Sports Editor point — duck, cover, throw heard was probably uttered Theismann graduated from fans before the parade. "We all a hand up and hope for the more times on Dauphin Street in the history of sports. In a MOBILE, Ala. — Believe it or have a good time and it is good best. .Notre Dame in 1970. He finished Monday Night Football game in downtown Mobile than on jps the runner-up for the 1970 not, Mardi Grat: didn't origi- family fun." Many of those parade- Main Street in BG. against the New York Giants, nate in New Orleans, La. The beads are what make Heisman Trophy, the annual Giants linebacker and Hall-of- going patrons ducking out of Across the street from Pat's It originated in Mobile, and Mardi Gras the event that it the way of oncoming beads award for college football's best Famer Lawrence Taylor busted at Boo Radley's, the Falcon player. the good people of southern is. These 10-cent quality plas- were decked out in all kinds of fight song of Ay-Ziggy-Zoomba through the offensive line and Alabama were determined to tic beads are like gold down Following graduation, went to sack Theismann. Taylor BGSU shirts, jerseys and hats. was even sung by a group of show why they were the first here — everywhere you look, /Theismann played two seasons had so much momentum that "It was definitely a good Falcon fans — and some con- >for the Toronto Argonauts and revelers this past Saturday. people are wearing different turnout this year — a lot more verted Alabama fans for the he snapped Theismann's leg in The city's Mardi Gras parade sorts of beads. Jed them to a Gray Cup, the two places. The injury effective- orange on the streets tonight night. was filled with extravagant People stationed on the than usual," Shawna said. Championship of the Canadian ly ended Theismann's football That, to go along with the football League. floats, numerous high school floats hold all the cards The Falcons made their chants, may have made for a career. and college marching bands, because they are the ones > After his successful stint in the After the NFL he worked as a presence known all night long. very irritating night for non- and various GMAC Bowl in charge of dispersing the JHFL, Theismann moved on to television analyst for ESPN and Whether it was the pre-parade BG supporters. assorted items — and let us much-coveted beads. party at Pat's or the numer- She Washington Redskins, where CBS from 1989 to 2006. He also "These BGSU chants are lir played for 10 seasons and not forget about those colorful Dispersing is kind way to ous chants heard throughout really starting to get annoy- was a co-host during the first plastic beads. put it. These guys throw Jake demented his Hall of Fame sta- season of "American Gladiators" the night, Falcon fans turned ing," said Jeff, one of the bar- tus. In 1982, he led the Redskins T love the beads," said Peavy-like 95 mph fastballs at Mobile into BG South and def- tenders at Boo Radley's, who in 1989. He was inducted into Shawna, a bartender at Pat's the patrons behind the bar- *i a 27-17 win over the Miami the College Football Hall of initely outnumbered the Tulsa also declined to give his full Downtown Grill, whodeclined ricades and it becomes "every contingent on this night. Spolphins in Super Bowl XVII. Fame in 2003. name. i I WWWBGNEWS.COM GMAC BOWL Monday. January 7 2 Cy Young winner BG takes first strike at Tulsa Falcons win trophy in off-field GMAC bowling rivalry preaches need for ByChrUVoloichuk took home the team win by game one. Sports Editor an overwhelming 1,400-plus Adrian Baker and Chr» pins. There were heroes aplen- Scheidt both rolled 173. MOBILE, Ala. — Very rarely do ty for the Falcons. Receiver Matt Emans scored faith in sports opposing teams get together The high-roller for BG was 173. Quarterback Tyler before a big game to have fun team captain and defensive Sheehan had 172. around one another. back Antonio Smith, who Several others had scores By Bill Bord.wick Jake But on Wednesday night, compiled the best score of above 140. / Assistant Sports Editor Peavy the BG and Tulsa rosters did the night for both teams in The second game fcaiurejl some new high scores for BQ. Padre ace who just that. The venue wasn't the first game with a 208. He MOBILE, Ala. —San Diego the confines of the site of the received his first-ever bowl- Jimmy Scheidler rolled a tcarib Padres pitcher lake Peavy could spoke to both GMAC Bowl, Ladd Peebles high of 179. relate t o the two teams in the teams Friday Stadium, but one full of crash- Offensive lineman Drei GMAC Bowl — and not just ing balls and pins. Nystrom finished in second becaus e GMAC alum LaDainian 9, The slated event on place with a 176. Fight oth Tomlin son is his next-door to his family. Wednesday night was the ers finished with scores neighbi Dr. He has been in the Major AMF Florida Bowl Bowling over 145. The2:007NLCyYoungAward Leagues for six seasons now, Challenge, a night where . In all of sports, college winner from Mobile spoke to and this past season was his both teams got to step football is one of the feu the tw o teams at a breakfast best year yet. away temporarily from to feature outings in which Friday about the importance He won the pitching triple the football field and test both teams get together of keeping Christianity in crown by leading the National their bowling skills. to take part in a fun event. their lives. League with 19 wins, 240 It wasn't just an event Wednesday night's bowl- As a i inn of the Cellular South strikeouts and a 2.40 ERA. where the players rolled to ing excursion was one ol Fellows hipofChristianAthletes, With college students in have fun, but also one where those times. Peavy v vas back in the town that attendance, it was only fit- the number of pins knocked While the Falcons were ha\- started it all for him. ting for him to include a story down were counted and a ing a good time, they were still But t his time he was doing about college hard-headed- winner determined. maintaining their compcti something that may have ness, especially because his The best bowler on the win- ing trophy sometime after tive nature and keeping a In III been oi jt of his element: public wife insisted he include a ning team would receive a tro- Thursday's practice. defense between themselves speakii lg. joke. phy at Thursday's practice. While theawardwasSmith's and their bowl opponents. "1 cai n pitch in front of 50,000 In the story, Peavy refused The bowling alley was first as a bowler, he wasn't sure "It's the first lime you get to people, but speaking in front of to take himself out of the crowded, to say the least. quite where it would rank in a see your opponent before you a few hundred probably makes game after pitching eight Five bowlers were placed at lifetime of playing football. play them," Sheehaii said. Its me mo re nervous," the Padres scoreless innings in a gime in each of the alley's 40 lanes. "Bowling's not really my kind of cool, but ji's kind oi ace sa id in between signing Milwaukee. The results were compiled thing, so I might not value awkward because you don't autogr; iphs afterward. After giving up two straight throughout the evening. that as much," Smith said. "I want to say loo much." "1 ju st try to be myself and home runs on consecutive It couldn't be determined love football.'' Between tho gutters, BG talk about what's important pitches to the Brewers' Carlos ENOCH WU I THE BG NEWS if the results of the bowling There were some other players seemed to do the most to me.' Lee and Geoff lenkins, Padres ALLEY: BGiHid Tulsa laced off Wednesday (or challenge were signs of the Falcon bowlers who put talking with their bowling One ()f those important topics manager, Bruce Bochy came the AMF Flor
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GMAC BOWL As students, parents, alumni and others cheered on the Falcons, the team struggled. Although Roger Williams gave the Falcons their first and only touchdown of the game, the team never again made it to the endzone UPPER RIGHT: Fans cheer as the Golden Hurricanes continue to dominate against the Falcon football team. MIDDLE AND LOWER RIGHT: The Falcons fight for a victory without success. LOWER LEFT Following the game, long snapper Kyle Cutler led the team in a prayer