Hard pick between Gamers camp Tide names captains turkey and tofurkey out to get PS3 for Iron Bowl OPINIONS, Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT, Page 8 SPORTS, Page 14 Friday, November 17, 2006 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 113, Issue 58 Students miss ‘Basket Case’ ■ ENROLLMENT GROWTH Athletic officials say it’s “Sweet Home Alabama” played for the athletic department, band staff. over the loudspeakers. has received e-mails from dis- “The marketing folks Some students not coming back The band was not informed gruntled fans about the issue. thought that ‘Sweet Home of the switch before it hap- Hopper said the switch to Alabama’ would appeal to BY MICHELLE TANNER pened, band members said, “Sweet Home Alabama” was more people,” Ozzello said. “It Senior Staff Reporter and were bewildered when made to entice more crowd wasn’t a popular decision, you ■ [email protected] “Sweet Home Alabama” participation and it invokes a can imagine.” not happy with drowned them out on the loud- greater response than “Basket ‘Unpopular’ was just one Many students have said they speakers at the Duke game on Case.” of the words students used to have been feeling a void recent- Oct. 7. The band was notified “It’s not done to disrespect describe the switch. Amanda ly in their gameday experience before the Ole Miss game the the band in any way,” Hopper Akey, a freshman majoring in at Bryant-Denny Stadium, a following week that this would said. “As the athletic depart- interior design, said she miss- void once filled with the Green not be a one-time event. ment, we have to look at our es the band playing the song. administration Day song “Basket Case.” Many students are not excited entire fan base — not just the “It’s one of their specialties,” Athletic department offi- about the switch. Hundreds of student section and not just Akey said. “Especially when seeming to hit a nerve with cials recently prohibited the students have joined Facebook the alumni.” we’re losing, that song gets Enrollment growth some students. Some stu- Million Dollar Band from play- groups protesting the change, Band members were just us pumped up about fourth brings up resentment dents also worry officials ing the song between the third and chants of “Basket Case!” as surprised as students to quarter.” disregard their opinions and and fourth quarters of football emanate from the stands before learn of the change. Kenneth Shannon Mason, a fresh- BY KRISTEN TROTTER CHICK AND KYLE instead lend more weight to games, the band’s tradition for the last quarter starts. Ozzello, director of the Million man majoring in business, GUNNELS alumni preferences, usu- at least five years. Daniel Hopper, director of Dollar Band, said the deci- The Crimson White ally citing the Homecoming In its place, fans now hear marketing and promotions sion was not made by the See SONG, Page 2 Concert and “Basket Case” Editor’s note: This is the incidents as their reason- final part of a four-part series ing. exploring the different facets “It seems like they only of how the UA administra- care about what the alum- tion’s plan to increase enroll- ni want because they want ment will affect students. to continue getting their money,” said Qualyn White, When students talk about a sophomore majoring in UA President Robert Witt’s business. “And money is vision for the University, what makes this university which includes growing the go ‘round.” student population, some White is not the only stu- become disgruntled, even dent with this idea. suspicious, allowing a ten- “A major problem with the sion that has simmered University is that there are a beneath the surface to boil lot of the higher-ups who over. are too focused on money,” Witt recently announced said Julie Hudgens, a junior that the University is well on majoring in American stud- its way to meeting his goal ies. “They are more about of 28,000 students by 2010 what will make them more instead of 2013, as he origi- money instead of what is nally planned. But to these best for the students.” students, the enrollment Witt said one motivation growth brings out a deeper for increased enrollment issue: a lack of trust in the UA is the increased revenue administration. gained from out-of-state In a non-scientific poll of tuition, which is higher than 124 students conducted by in-state tuition, and the The Crimson White, 55 per- University has aggressively cent of students said they did recruited students from out not think the administration of state. However, Witt said had students’ best interests the increased revenue is in mind when making deci- used to better the University sions. by building and renovating “They just make decisions buildings and offering facul- Contributed photo without asking student opin- ty and staff higher salaries, Tailgaters party on gameday in Tuscaloosa before heading out to watch the Crimson Tide play. ion beforehand,” said Tyler which attracts better profes- James, a sophomore major- sors to the University ing in biology. “A lot of peo- Hudgens is also one of the ple are complaining about students disgruntled by the them, so it’s obvious there new fountain. are students who don’t agree “One example is that they with their decisions.” should have used all of the with Some students cite recent money it took to build the decisions and behavior by fountain to fix one of the UA officials for the reason academic buildings on cam- behind their growing dis- pus like ten Hoor,” Hudgens the said. “Instead, they went Party trust and alienation. Those Tide actions include splitting the ahead and built the fountain, around the city. criminal justice, and his fam- the same space on the Quad, Homecoming Concert into which serves no real pur- Tailgaters made famous The smell of hamburgers, ily, who, along with friends, a site located across from two performances, prohibit- pose.” for size, games, music steaks, hotdogs and other aro- tailgate each home game Carmichael Hall, each game- ing the Million Dollar Band Witt recently outlined matic specialties waft through weekend. day weekend, staking out their from playing “Basket Case” a plan to renovate one old BY JAMES JAILLET the rows of tents, lawn chairs “I’d definitely say it’s the claim by arriving to their spot between the third and fourth building per year, beginning Staff Reporter and make-shift entertainment biggest [tailgating crew] out several hours before the game quarter of football games, with Graves Hall this year. ■ [email protected] centers on the Quad. The arriv- there,” Sparks said. “I didn’t starts to begin unpacking. vaguely answering wheth- He dismissed concerns as al of the thousands of football want to just be bored on game- Sparks said tailgating is much er it recently bought Strip the complaints of a few stu- From the stifling summer fan tailgaters from around days and not do anything but more than a hobby. property and even building dents. air that slowly changes into the state that call Tuscaloosa go to the game; I wanted to be “It really is a lifestyle, and a fountain in the Ferguson “The vast majority of stu- the cool autumn breeze, the home for the weekend marks out there with the people and that’s what it’s turned into,” Plaza. dents I have talked to are sounds of cheers and boos each home football game. get into what was going on he said. “We want to be right The fountain, which very positive about their from Bryant-Denny Stadium Such is the case for Pat and be able to feel the mood.” cost $200,000, has been ring out over the Capstone and Sparks, a junior majoring in The Sparks crew occupies See TAILGATING, Page 6 brought up again and again, See ENROLLMENT, Page 7 Students notice plummeting Iron Bowl ticket prices BY PHIL OWEN the highest offered price is attended an Iron Bowl in the “I think it’s because of the tickets have dramatically Ticket Assistant Entertainment Editor half that, and most offers are past, is selling his ticket, and past,” Stegall said. “A lot of decreased over the course of sales for ■ [email protected] coming in between $40 and his reasoning for it is simple. people are stuck in the past.” the season. He said that one this year’s $100. “I was just looking to sell Stegall is included in the of his friends sold an Iron Alabama- As students walked around Some students are won- because I thought I could large number of students Bowl ticket for $300 before Auburn campus this week, they were dering why tickets for the make some money off it,” dumping their tickets on the Arkansas game. game are barraged with flyers advertis- biggest game of the year are Randolph said. uaguru.com. His asking price Some students have noticeably ing student tickets for sale for selling for such low prices Tom Stegall, a junior is $89, and his highest offer implied that the price drop lower com- this weekend’s Iron Bowl. and why everyone is so eager majoring in accounting, said so far is $85. has something to do with pared to Currently on uaguru.com, to get rid of their tickets. the school’s long heritage of “I work in the skyboxes, declining interest because a hotspot for student foot- Dylan Randolph, a sopho- winning national champion- so I’m going to see the game the season has not been as years past. ball ticket sales, the highest more majoring in business ships might have something anyway,” Stegall said. CW/ T.G. Paschal asking price is $300. However, administration who has to do with it. He also said prices for the See PRICES, Page 2

■ ■ ■ The Crimson White Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Newsroom — 348-6144 Fax — 348-4116 Advertising — 348-7845 www.cw.ua.edu ■ Classifieds — 348-7355 ■ Letters, op-eds — [email protected] ■ Press releases, announcements — [email protected] online 2 Friday, November 17, 2006 ■ NEWS CAMPUS UA hires first fitness director BY KATIE BARZLER tiative, Sciences. a leader in the prevalence of Tobrief submit a brief, e-mail [email protected] Senior Staff Reporter the deci- “The University health pro- obesity, diabetes, hyperten- IN ■ [email protected] sion was motion and wellness program sion and high blood pressure, made to is an investment in our faculty and these are some of the ANNOUNCEMENTS hire Kelly and staff and in their families,” health problems that need to Starting in 2007, Rebecca as the Bonner said. “We will receive a be addressed with the UA staff Visitation, funeral to be held for student Kelly will be the University’s director return on that investment in and faculty. first director of health promo- of health many ways.” “We’re great spectators, but A visitation and funeral for Brandy Nicole Murphy, a UA tions and wellness. promo- The price of health care I just hope we can transfer student killed Sunday in a car crash, will be held today. Kelly has been cited by tions and and benefits for UA employ- that energy and enthusiasm The visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., when the USA Today as a top expert in wellness. Rebecca Kelly ees often increases by double- we have for athletics into our funeral starts. Both the visitation and funeral will be held at increasing the health of com- Bonner digit percentages, and having own goals of being at our best Spry Serenity Chapel of Florence. panies. Prior to working at the said the University already has a health and wellness program health,” Kelly said. University, Kelly worked for a great deal of the infrastruc- can help to prevent such high When she starts working ‘Black Hawk Down’ speakers in Ferg tonight American Cast Iron Production ture needed to start up and growth in price. full-time on the campus in Company. maintain a strong and effec- “With time, we expect to January, Kelly said her first The Student Government Association and Army ROTC Judy Bonner, UA executive tive health and wellness pro- be able to contain the rising objective will be to assess will host the “Black Hawk Down” Student Leadership vice president and provost, gram. costs associated with health the unique health needs the Symposium in the Ferguson Ballroom tonight from 7 to 9. said, “There has been much “My job is collecting all care and even see a reduction University has. She will con- Speakers at the event include retired Army Col. Danny discussion over a number of the pieces, putting them all in these costs,” Bonner said. duct focus groups of UA fac- McKnight and retired Chief Warrant Officer Mike Durant, years regarding the benefits together and determining “But this is only one mea- ulty and staff to help identify who saw combat in Somalia in 1993 and whose real life of having a program that pro- which of them have the great- sure. Perhaps more important problem areas, as well as have experiences there were dramatized in the movie “Black motes health and wellness.” est value in contributing to measures include an increase conversations with admin- Hawk Down.” Two years ago, a group of the healthiness of the faculty in employee satisfaction, a istration officials about her staff and faculty came up and staff,” Kelly said. decrease in days lost to illness findings and plans. A prior- Honors College reception today with a paper, titled, “Toward a She said Kelly will work with and an increase in productiv- ity of hers will be promoting The Honors College is hosting a reception highlighting Healthy Campus Community.” current health-related pro- ity.” screening for UA employees the work of student artist Jessie Foster on Friday from 3 to 4 The paper was presented to the grams, such as the College of As the directory of health so they can know their health p.m. in 257 and 259 Nott Hall. Her display will run through Faculty Senate and the Faculty- Community Health Sciences, promotions and wellness, weaknesses and how to fix Jan. 15. Staff Benefits Committee, and the College of Nursing and the Kelly also said it is her job them. both endorsed the establish- psychology department of the to “provide the skills, tools Kelly said it is of the Toys for Tots drive underway ment of a university health College of Arts and Sciences, and resources to improve utmost importance for fac- The UA Library Support Staff Association is sponsoring its promotions and wellness pro- as well as the nutrition, the health of the faculty and ulty and staff to be aware annual Toys for Tots drive, which will run through Dec. 15. gram, Bonner said. health sciences and athletic staff.” of their “numbers” — blood New unwrapped toys are accepted, but no guns or knives As a result of the agreement departments of the College of Kelly said that through- are permitted. to go forward with the ini- Human Environmental out the country, Alabama is See FITNESS, Page 3 Collection boxes are located on the first and second floors of Gorgas Library, as well as in the Bruno, McLure and Rodgers libraries. All members of the West Alabama and UA in the band and said he knows “I think ‘Sweet Home Akey said. “The University communities are invited to participate. This year’s goal is SONG football players who have Alabama’ is overplayed in shouldn’t control what the 500 toys. Continued from Page 1 mentioned missing the song. comparison to ‘Basket Case,’” band plays as long as no one’s For more information, call Barry Sartain at 348-2106 or “It bugs us and it bugs a lot Fick said. “I think it’s a poor disrespectful.” Karen Logan at 348-7023. of the students,” McCoy said. replacement because it takes agrees the game is missing an “Some of us want to stand the band out of the equa- important part of its routine. up and start playing it any- tion, and I think the students WEATHER “I just really look forward to way, but we know we’ll get in respond better to the band in that part of the game,” Mason trouble.” comparison to a pre-recorded Mary’s Cakes & Pastries Today Mostly sunny with a calm said. Lattes Cappucinos 61º/34º Chris Feemster, a junior version of ‘Sweet Home.’” wind becoming north Some band members are majoring in public relations, Hopper said there are plen- Cakes Cookies around 5 mph. also upset about the change. also does not agree that “Sweet ty of other opportunities to Jon Payne, a senior majoring Home” is a better choice. play “Basket Case” other than in anthropology and a mem- “Don’t get me wrong,” the slot between the third and Thursday Mostly sunny. ber of the band, said most Feemster said. “I love ‘Sweet fourth quarters and that with 64º/37º band members are confused Home Alabama,’ but I don’t 50,000 people chanting “Roll and upset that they can no think it needs to fill every Tide Roll” during the chorus, longer play “Basket Case” Friday 20 percent chance silence or supersede what “Sweet Home Alabama” will before the fourth quarter. of rain. the fans, players and students continue to be played during 55º/39º “It’s like we’re breaking tra- have come to love. ‘Basket that break. Monday - Friday 7:00am-5:00pm dition,” Payne said. “Why Case’ has established itself as This leaves some students Saturday 7:00am-Noon didn’t they do it at the begin- a tradition and should stay as less than ready to chant “Roll Lunch Everyday 10:30am - 2:00pm QUOTE OF THE DAY ning of the season if they were is.” Tide!” Right Behind The Globe Restaurant going to take it away?” Stephen Fick, a sophomore “They already play ‘Sweet www.maryscakesandpastries.com “If they’re struggling with that problem, Matt McCoy, a sophomore majoring in political science, Home Alabama’ during then they need to get it straightened out. majoring in advertising, is also agreed. the first half of the game,” It’s still Alabama/Auburn to me, and it’s as big as ever.” PRICES — Former Alabama qurterback and NFL legend Joe Continued from Page 1 Namath on people who have lost interest in this the season has not been as year’s Iron Bowl game. much of a success as some had hoped. See “Students notice plummeting Iron Bowl ticket The team’s overall record for prices,” the past 10 years going back to the 1997 season, including the Page 1. 11 games that have been played this year, is 63-53. This season has also broken The Crimson White is ... a trend that began back in the ■ Marlin Caddell - editor, editor, [email protected] 1996 season, Gene Stallings’ last at the Capstone. That year, [email protected], 348-8049 ■ Lindsay Maples - chief copy the team went 10-3 and since ■ Mike Faulk - managing editor, [email protected] then has had a 10-win season editor: news, [email protected] ■ Cassie Edwards - every three years and a losing ■ Callie Corley - managing advertising manager, 348-8044 season after every 10-win year, with either a six-or-seven-win editor: design, [email protected] ■ A.J. Johnson - creative season in between. ■ Matt McLeod - assistant services manager, 348-8042 This season marks the first managing editor: design, ■ Whitney Gullett - advertising time in that period that the [email protected] manager assistant & national team has not had a losing sea- son after winning 10 games in ■ Jordan Pittman - opinions account executive, 348-2598 that period. editor, [email protected] ■ Haley Moore - account Joe Namath, famed former ■ T.G. Paschal - photo editor, executive, 348-8054 Alabama quarterback, had little [email protected] ■ Khalid Al-Qahtani - account sympathy for those who have lost interest in this year’s Iron ■ Leslie Roop- assistant photo executive, 348-8735 Bowl. editor, [email protected] ■ Leigh Anne Landis - account “That’s their problem,” ■ Ben Flanagan - managing executive, 348-2670 Namath said. “If they’re strug- editor: outreach ■ Jesse Scroggins - account gling with that problem, then they need to get it straightened [email protected] executive, 348-6876 out. It’s still Alabama/Auburn to ■ Zach Summers - graphics ■ JT Braswell - account me, and it’s as big as ever.” editor, [email protected] executive, 348-6875 However, Randolph said the ■ Kristen Trotter Chick - student ■ Maria Franco - account disappointment is justified. “I think both teams were life editor, [email protected] executive, 348-8041 expected to do a lot better,” ■ Corey Craft - ■ Stu Parker - creative services he said. “The offense has been entertainment editor, assistant manager, 348-6876 lacking, and the play calling has [email protected] ■ Meredith Justiss - graphic been horrible.” Randolph also acknowledged ■ Kristie Busam - campus designer, 348-6153 the legacy of Alabama football affairs editor, [email protected] ■ Tyler Sanderson - graphic likely does impact expectations ■ Jessie Patterson - sports edi- designer, 348-6153 for the team. tor, [email protected] ■ Laura Pickard - advertising “I think we’re over-hyped sometimes, but I think we have ■ Dan Sellers - assistant sports coordinator, 348-8995 the potential to be better than The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. we are,” he said. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. One thing Alabama does The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opin- ions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions of the have going against it in this University. game is that since 2000, when Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student the Iron Bowl was first played Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is P.O. in Tuscaloosa, the Tide has Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published weekly June, July and August, and not won the game at home. is published four times a week September through April except for spring break, Also, Alabama has not beaten Thanksgiving, Labor Day and the months of May and December. Auburn since 2001. The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers are Namath continued to under- $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. Checks should be made payable to The University of Alabama and sent to: The Crimson White score how important this game Subscription Department, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. should be for Alabama fans. The Crimson White is entered as periodical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. “When it comes to tradition POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crimson White, P.O. Box 2389, and heart and what we’ve got to Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is live with until next season with Copyright © 2006 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for those guys again, you can bet Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. copyright laws. this is a big game,” he said. Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White. NEWS ■ Friday, November 17, 2006 3

the health and wellness FITNESS needs of the University, Continued from Page 2 it is important to find answers to many ques- Fans show their crimson pride tions, including how often pressure, cholesterol, body employees visit their doc- They both said fans were four pages’ worth of pictures doesn’t seem to get along mass index and weight Students paint their — if they desire to make tors, what incentives are different before the game of me, so it was an entertain- here,” Carter said. needed for participation in bodies for most games and after the game. ing thing.” The only reason the two significant strides in becoming healthier. a health program and how Vantrease said that before A difference Carter point- paint their bodies, Carter many employees are actu- BY CHANDLER MYERS Though she does not the Florida game, Gator fans ed out in fans from other said, is to show the Tide they ally healthy. Staff Reporter were inviting them to tail- schools such as Tennessee are behind them. yet know the health and ■ wellness plan she will cre- Kelly said an interesting [email protected] gate. After the game, they and LSU was how the fans Both Carter and Vantrease ate for the University, she factor in creating a health had fans throwing fruit at came together and cheered want the Tide players to hopes to create a system plan for the University will Students might have them, he said. at the right times and in know there are fans support- in which UA employees be taking into account dif- noticed a pair of crimson Vantrease was named sync. ing them, who think the Tide bodies, with white Alabama can work with and report ferent types of employees Sports Illustrated on Campus’ He said he noticed the stu- can win this weekend’s Iron back to “health coach- and their lifestyles. “A”s on their chests and play- fan of the week following the dents and older fans at the Bowl. ers numbers on their arms, es” about their progress. “I realize that the pro- Florida game. games away from Tuscaloosa “Based on what I have read These coaches will range grams working for busy standing in the student sec- “It was interesting, and seemed to complement each on the Internet this week, tion rooting for the Crimson in specialty, including academic professors may the next week I had a lot other when cheering or our team looks confident in nutritionists, nurses and be very different than Tide recently. of e-mails and Facebook being loud when the time themselves and I am buy- UA students Brian Carter exercise specialists, based those for other University messages from people I was right. ing them all the way,” Carter on the employee’s particu- employees,” Kelly said. and Trey Vantrease have knew,” he said. “And some “The fan base at other said. “We have traveled over been painting their bod- lar needs. “These will be customized, of the opposing team mes- places is unified, and they 1,000 miles for them this Kelly said in evaluating tailored programs.” ies for most Alabama foot- sage boards took it, and one are like a family like ours season, and we are behind ball games, from last year’s Gators message board had is supposed to be, but ours them all the way.” Florida game in Tuscaloosa until now. Vantrease, a senior major- Gameday ing in accounting, said he and Carter paint their bodies to do what they can to sup- port the team. Attire “Basically, it was just that we know we don’t have the athleticism to help the Tide out by playing and we want- ed to help out in a small way, and this is how we do it,” Vantrease said. The pair has traveled to three of Alabama’s four road games this year, including the games against Florida, Tennessee and LSU. By painting their bodies and going into “enemy ter- ritory,” Carter and Vantrease have experienced two sides of opposing fans. Carter, a senior majoring in aerospace engineering, said he noticed things about opposing fans and stadiums that sometimes contradicted stereotypes. “I have always heard that ‘The Swamp’ was insanely loud, but it wasn’t as loud as I expected,” Carter said. “But the fan base as a whole Downtown Tuscaloosa was good because they knew Contributed photo when to cheer, and they all UA students Brian Carter and Trey Vantrease paint their bodies crimson for most Alabama games. This year, 525 Greensboro Avenue cheered together.” they traveled to three Alabama road games, including games at Florida, Tennessee and LSU. 752-6931

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Put your All those years growing up counter. OK. I’m self-defeat- eater at the same time. One with a sentimental attach- ing. Crap. Cluck. PETA flyer says rain forests ment to barnyard Disney To top it off, I really like are being destroyed at a rate cartoons and loving chicken Pura vegetarian food. People don’t of 125,000 square miles per nuggets at the same time get how someone like me can year to raise animals for food really screwed me up inside. Vida order as much tofu as I do on that land. For every quar- I’ve taken extra precau- and still eat meat. I think I ter-pound fast food ham- thumb away tions to keep from killing a invented tofu lao mein at Lai burger you eat, the flyer says cockroach and then thrown a Lai and spread the good news 55 square feet of land are 1-pound Hungry Man chick- of that delicacy to as many consumed. We don’t normally do this, but today’s Our en dinner in the microwave. people as I could. The tofur- Darn, this is really hurting View has a special message for our rivals on the I’ve played with the guinea Mike Faulk key doesn’t taste anything my Thanksgiving mojo. I feel Plains. pigs at the pet store, only to like our fine, plump, juicy, like one of those things they Attention all Auburn fans, players and coach- eat a few of them when I went [email protected] steaming, flavorful, feathered stuff into small cages, pump es—hide your thumbs. to Peru. You can hear them friend, but it’s pretty enjoy- all kinds of hormones into, We’re here to tell you that you’re not going to scream from the kitchen. when some vegan friend of able. torture, kill and ship off to need them. We’re not scared of your five fingers, Now it’s Thanksgiving mine ruined it talking about They don’t sell tofu every- suburbia. What do you call because we’re going to put an end to your win- time, and the turkey, the sec- the evils of all animal food where though, and keeping a those? Oh … turkeys. ning streak on Saturday. ond greatest bird in America products. Apparently they vegan diet also takes a lot of I’m sorry to Bambi, Lady We’re not trying to be disrespectful or any- behind the bald eagle, is deal- put clamps and electrodes time, focus and money I don’t and the Tramp, but some- thing; you guys have had a pretty good run the ing with its annual genocide. on the cows’ udders or some- have. times I just need animal on last few years. You had an undefeated record in Gov. Bob Riley pardoned two thing to get the milk. Food isn’t the only issue; my plate. I’m a sentimen- 2004, and your fake national championship rings of them in Montgomery on Then I have my excuses for you’d have to give up using talist, but I’m not an activ- are a good reminder of how a lot of hard work can Wednesday, despite Attorney eating meat. Killing the cock- any product that comes ist. Eating meat is how I’ve get you nowhere. Kudos. General Troy King’s insis- roach is wasting life; killing from animals if you’re hard- always done things and noth- In case you forgot, we here at the University tence that tracking devices the chicken is OK because core about it. Vegans even ing life changing has struck have 12 authentic national championships. be put on them, and that got I’m eating it. There’s also the refuse to use most kinds of me enough to ride the veg- And what about this year and how good your me thinking. Should I offer “hit man” justification, where birth control because differ- etarian bandwagon. Maybe football team was supposed to be? There must be more clemency to the animal there’s no harm in eating ent products and ingredients I’ll make it my New Year’s something caught in your throat because Auburn kingdom next time I pick up meat if someone else already that can go with condoms or resolution. seems to have choked. a menu? killed it and prepared it. And pills can come from animals. Unless mom cooks a tur- Yes, the Tide hasn’t been as hot as we thought I’ve given up meat before. hey, that’s not a cow, it’s a … Maybe things will change for key that day. they’d be this year, but nothing makes you feel Don’t ask why — it was just patty. the better when they out- better about that than taking a jab at the Kittens. one of those things. I made But a creature is still a crea- number us. Mike Faulk is managing edi- Oops, Tigers. it last for a week, and my ture, and I don’t really have to People for the Ethical tor: news for The Crimson And who cares about those other games diet was mainly vegetables, kill the chicken when there’s Treatment of Animals also White. His column will return Alabama played when we’re talking about the noodles and a million dairy salad on the menu and a loaf says I can’t care about the the Friday after Thanksgiving Iron Bowl? This is bigger than the Beatles in the products. I stopped trying of bread going bad on the environment and be a meat break. Deep South. Auburn knows this is the only game that mat- ters too. The Iron Bowl is the standard used to judge the two teams and their coaches. This is our time to step up and crush the Auburn Tigers. Saturday will be our validation for the rest of the season. It’s really the only win our team needs. They’ll need more than four fingers to count up how many points we’ll beat them by. Welcome to the jungle, baby. Besides, we know our guys can do this. We’ve seen them at their full potential throughout the season, and it’s all been practice up until now. They’ve had a chance to win every game they played and Saturday is the time to seal the deal and grab a bowl game bid. You can bet that the Crimson Tide fans are going to show up to Bryant-Denny Stadium pre- pared on Saturday. We’re going to be loud and we won’t accept defeat. We trust that our players are going to show up with the same mindset. Submitted by Ben Baxter Willy Wonka couldn’t make a victory as sweet as the one we’ll get against the cow college from down on the Plains this weekend. Rammer jammer, yellow hammer, give ‘em hell Alabama! Roll Tide! Working toward a better today Our View is the consensus of the CW editorial board.

BY TAYLOR STRONG I used to play when I was a state of mind that should big world is a place for me, younger. It’s called “Cecilia” imply laziness. I’m not a place I can help people, a unsure of my future because place where people can help to put those feelings aside. I come from a family of and it involves two people. Letter to the Editor One person sits on another I’ve spent too many nights me. This Saturday, it is about high achievers. We define ourselves by what we do, by face forward and tells a story in a bar and not enough in That place is where I’m supporting our coach. Show Auburn what we’ve our plans to excel, our future while the person she is sitting a library. I’m not undecided going. And until I get there, got This Saturday, it is about goals, our drive and ambition. on uses her legs to mimic the because I haven’t considered I’m here, in this moment, on our team and the pride we Everyone in my family knows actions. The face will say, “I my options. I don’t lack intel- this day, enjoying life. Alabama students and feel knowing that this is exactly where they are going was walking down the street” ligence or will or ability. And From now on, when people fans have a tremendous our team and this is our and how they are going to get while the body begins to move not being secure about what ask me what I am going to do with my life, I’m going to opportunity and respon- time. No, we won’t be play- there — except me. her legs. I’ll be doing in six months The humor is that often the doesn’t mean I’m insecure. be honest with them. Instead sibility this Saturday. The ing the game; John Parker The biggest battle I’m trying Wilson and his offense will to fight right now is that which legs and body don’t match up The truth is, is that right of my usual, angst-ridden, Auburn team will roll into long-winded possibilities — do that. forces me to be somewhere and the human looks like it now I’m in a weird place. For town thinking they own is missing an integral piece. law school, peace corps, fic- Ramzee Robinson and when I feel like where I am the first time in my life I feel Bryant-Denny Stadium is just fine. Not a day goes by It was funny when I was five like it’s going to really be my tion writing — I’m going to his defense will do that. as they have since the when I’m not asked by some- — now it’s just tragic. life, and I think that is a both a opt for the truth. game was first played in Simeon Castille, the one what my future plans are “I’m moving to Alaska” I huge gift and responsibility. If “I have absolutely no idea,” Tuscaloosa in 2000. “Deuce,” will own Auburn’s when I leave school. might say, but try as I might, I’m going to mark my territory is what I’ll say. As students and fans, passing game as he does My mom tells me to get a my legs are controlled by for the first time, I’m not going And saying that simple sen- tence gives me a huge sense of we have a responsibility to nearly every Saturday. job; my dad tells me to get someone else, and I end up in to settle on the first tree I see relief. Not knowing, not hav- Our responsibility is to an interview and my sister Ohio. for the sake of comfort (mine loudly let them know, “Not ing a plan, is freeing. Because show up, buy our bottles tells me to get an apartment. I’d like to think the con- this time. Not our house.” or of those who are trying to when I think about it, when Strangers often offer insight versations and the pressures More than 92,000 people of water and scream our teach me to pee outside). I have my whole life figured to me when I haven’t offered are all part of the territory of will storm to their seats heads off. It is our responsi- I don’t claim to be a “fly by out, what joy would I find in any indication I am struggling being 21 and about to gradu- this Saturday to witness bility to make sure Auburn the seat of my pants” type of living it? without it. ate college. But the truth of one of the greatest rival- does not hear a single gal, but I’m realizing that it Life is a journey, an I’m lectured on benefits the matter is that my entire sure beats the hell out of set- ries in football history. audible. It is our responsi- unknown journey, my jour- and locations and rising mar- life I’ve been asked about tling. Those more than 92,000 bility to make sure no one ney. kets. And as soon as I think the “next step” before I have I’ve served greasy ribs at a leaves the game early. I’m going to take this life, fans will have the abili- I’ve figured it out, I am told become comfortable on the rib joint, have interned at a And also remember, it is my life, and define it with my ty to shut down Auburn’s that it is a bad decision, but step I’m standing on. law office and have written a experiences. offense with the deafening our responsibility to show not to worry because they I wonder. Do we spend so sex column. Neither one has I don’t know what I’ll even- roar of the house former class to the Auburn fans have made one for me. As the much time worrying about much in common, but they tually become but today I’m Crimson Tide head coach while at the same time youngest of three, everyone tomorrow that we actually all played a part in where I am happy with the undefined. Paul “Bear” Bryant built. making sure they never has the key advice to living, miss out on today? Could it be today. That doesn’t fit my family or Many of those same forget the 2006 Iron Bowl. the advice that they wish had that we spend so much time I might have to work jobs friend’s expectations, but it fans will disagree on their been told to them when they preparing for the future that that pay little and offer even fits me. thoughts about current Carson Wakefield were my age and about to be we miss out on celebrating it less for the next 10 years, but head coach Mike Shula, Huntsville on their own. when it finally arrives? I am okay with that. Because Taylor Strong is a senior major- but this Saturday, it is time 2004 graduate I’m reminded of a game Being comfortable is not somewhere in this great ing in journalism.

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No matter how he didn’t try to kiss me — he had, and then I stopped doing Whatever head Coach more plays like the ones we many people I was around, I wasn’t one to kiss on the first all of the bad stuff I was doing Mike Shula changed in his ran against LSU. I turn 21 years old in April, always felt a little lonely. I had date. He didn’t drink, he didn’t before. offensive scheme, he should Can John Parker Wilson and no one would believe it, but some acquaintances who were sleep around and he didn’t seem Now, we live together and are keep doing it. Misdirection run the quarterback draw boys. I will not call those situ- to have any hidden agenda. I I have already found my soul better than ever. I know many plays work against aggres- for 80 yards like the Georgia mate. I found him two years ago, ations relationships, but they thought he liked me for me. adults who aren’t as happy as we sive defenses like LSU and were never healthy and I was left quarterback? If you can’t and I have spent nearly every At first, he went with me are, but I don’t patronize their Auburn. wanting more. I know now that to my friends’ parties, and he get up for this game, then day with him for the past two dumb decisions. I know my rela- If you watched the UGA I was headed down the wrong told me “no” when I was totally tionship is more mature than you’re not an Alabama fan. years. game against Auburn, you path. smashed and trying to kiss him. many older adults’, so I don’t Roll Tide Roll! I am tired of being lectured by Two years ago, my life took He didn’t want our first kiss to saw Georgia’s quarterback people who say I’m too young think older people should tell a dramatic 180. A guy walked be like that. That is when I real- me or any other young person run a QB draw time and John Schilleci to settle down. Mostly, I’m told up to me after history class and ized I had someone special and time again for big gains. We Helena there’s no way it will ever work in love that they should “explore started talking to me while I if I weren’t careful I would lose what’s out there.” If you really have the capability to hit out. But what if it does work out? was on the phone talking to my him. I started drifting away from love someone, then you are nat- long passes on Auburn. What if we are not all destined to roommate. I quickly hung up my friends. Soon, I found myself urally going to want to spend Will Oakley is fast and a Write to live a lonely “Sex and the City”- the phone. flying kites on the Quad rather your whole life with them. I am good receiver. I hope we After all, this guy was attrac- type life in which we search and than having afternoon shots, lucky to be able to spend so turn him loose in the Iron search but never find him? tive, with dark hair and dark eyes. and going on romantic dates many more years with my soul Bowl if Keith Brown can’t letters@ My freshman year at the We walked together and ended rather than kissing drunken mate since I found him so early. play. University, I would have fallen up having dinner together with boys at parties. a group of friends later. From A few months after we start- I might be young, but I like to I hope Shula and staff under the category of “party think of myself as smart, and I cw.ua.edu. girl.” Drinking four or five nights the start, things were never real- ed dating, I had mono and he are ready for Auburn's run- ly awkward. He walked me to took care of me the whole time. would never stay with someone ning attack. Usually if their a week could only lead to trou- for so long if I didn’t truly think ble, and by my second month work after our late class because He never left my side and even passing attack is hurting he didn’t want me to walk in the skipped classes to make sure I we would be together forever. I at college, I was past trouble. I ,he will go with the run in dark alone. wasn’t alone, later e-mailing his have to credit my boyfriend, my kept my grades up, sure. It was best friend, with saving me. If it his next game and occa- That was the first clue that teachers to say he had to take sionally hit the tight end in always easy for me, but there he was different from any other weren’t for him, I would prob- care of me. He would bring me the middle. were too many boys and too guy I had ever met. He didn’t try dinner and position the TV so ably be drowning in the bottom much booze for me to keep my anything funny, and he didn’t I could watch movies from my of a tequila bottle by now. The defense needs to good standing for long. even ask for my phone number bed. He loved me and would start head hunting and My friends were bad, and until he had walked me to work take care of me no matter what. Kristie Busam is campus affairs let them know we are the I was around a lot of alcohol, a few times. After our first date, Luckily, I realized what a jewel I editor for The Crimson White. University of Alabama. Roll Tide. By the way, I hope no one sold their tickets to Auburn fans. Every Alabama fan 'Yea Alabama,' or 'War Eagle' should come to Bryant- Denny Stadium wearing red. Come to the game giv- BY KELLY J. FERGUSON or respected as Alabama’s. wins over Alabama in the past but they are still distinctive in ing our team support and Auburn only has one national four years, Alabama will one their on ways. yelling to show the nation Though many colleges are championship compared to day break this winning streak Even though there are that at Alabama, we sup- known for academics, their Alabama’s 12. Also, Alabama that Auburn brags about every many differences between port our team through the was founded a few decades day of the year. traditions are what stand out Alabama and Auburn, both good times and bad times. earlier than Auburn, there- Both of the bands generally the most. One of the most well- schools still strive for the The coaching staff fore Auburn needs a few more have the same instruments. known traditions for colleges same meaning of tradition, opened up our offense and is their fight song. A fight song years to grow in the student From tubas to piccolos, you emotion and drawing large looked good against the will last through the decades involvement in the band. are sure to get a good-quality crowds. Alabama’s fight song No. 1 team in the nation and remain proud and true. Auburn’s fight song is titled sound. has a faster tempo, the stadi- The two fight songs that stand “War Eagle” and was also The main section of instru- um holds more people and out in Alabama are “Yea, originally composed. Like ments of a marching band is the band is larger compared Alabama” and “War Eagle.” Alabama's fight song, when- the drumline. The drumline to Auburn’s. ever “War Eagle” is played, it Results Oriented Skincare There are many similarities not only keeps the beat, but After the first five notes of gives the football players ener- and differences between the its members play along with “Yea, Alabama” are played, gy to win the game. The tradi- two songs. Therefore, because the cheerleaders throughout the crowd cheers with excite- tions of the two universities of the tradition, emotion and the game to get the angry fans ment to help the team win. large crowds, the University vary, but the fight song gives pepped up when their team This attribute is yet another of Alabama and Auburn the same amount of thrill and just missed a perfect catch. reason why Alabama's fight University have fight songs enthusiasm to football players Also, Auburn’s fight song song wins over Auburn’s. TM that are unique in their on during a game. does not have as many words Where skincare meets healthcare ways. The considerably large The uniqueness of in it as Alabama’s. On the other Alabama stands out over Tradition is a practice that crowd is what makes an SEC hand, Alabama’s fight song Auburn, and people can see is passed down through gen- football game worth buying has a few old words that are that because of things such erations by teaching and lead- an expensive ticket for. Also, not used very much anymore, as the fight song and tradi- ership. The University’s tradi- the continuous criticizing such as “Bama’s pluck and grit We are proud to offer Murad Professional Spa Services. Professional- tions. strength treatments for face and body. Whether you have acne, aging, sun tion involves a famous coach shouts to the referees, the boo- have writ her name in crimson Therefore, never will damage, or fine lines and wrinkles, Murad treatments deliver proven named Paul “Bear” Bryant, the ing of the opposing team and flame.” there be a game today or solutions for visible results. Million Dollar Band and a win- the thrill of winning are what The fast tempo makes these make the game a memory to ning football team. The Bear words hard to say sometimes, in the future during which last a lifetime. not only won national cham- but with raging energy, it’s “Yea, Alabama” will not echo After a touchdown, the fans pionships but earned respect easy. The two songs general- among the ever-growing have shakers in their hands because of his natural leader- ly have the same tempo, but excitement in the crowd at cheering and dancing along ship technique in coaching a because Alabama’s fight song Bryant-Denny Stadium. with the fight song that almost football team to persevere. has more words in it, it seems everyone in the stadium The most popular song of faster than Auburn’s. Kelly J. Ferguson is a fresh- the Million Dollar Band is “Yea, knows. If someone does not A famous act Auburn is man majoring in nursing. Alabama,” an originally com- know the fight song, then they known for is rolling Toomer’s posed fight song. Every time are sometimes looked down Corner. After each football the song is played, uncontrol- upon because of their laziness game win, Toomer’s Corner lable excitement and energy in not learning the words. shoots out from the instru- There is just something looks as though it's covered ments into the empty air. The about a fight song that ignites in snow, with white streams of fight song pours aggressive tremendous emotion when toilet paper all over the ground adrenaline into the football a team scores a touchdown. and trees. When Alabama is players to shove the ball across From drunken people to Big compared to Auburn, Alabama that line and win. Al crowd surfing, the feeling seems to win in each category On the other hand, Auburn’s of knowing that your team is because it has a bit more influ- band is not as big as the winning is more than words ence than Auburn. Million Dollar Band, and can explain. Even though These two songs have more their traditions are not as rich Auburn has four consecutive similarities than differences,

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BY JILL GUIN SEC referees took an unof- maintain a certain GPA, but Contributing Writer ficial poll yearly to decide Powell stresses the impor- which school had the pretti- tance of academics to the You know who they are. est majorette line and made majorettes. She encourages You see them weekly dur- sure to tell Scott every year them to take a lighter course ing the fall, starting with the that her girls won, she said. load in the fall so they don’t first Saturday in September. The Crimsonettes hold become overwhelmed, and They’re the girls in the open auditions every spring, during boot camp, she talks sequin-and-rhinestone biki- during which about 40 to 50 to them about time manage- nis parading across the field girls audition. The auditions ment and allows time in the of Bryant-Denny Stadium. have become public events. day for studying, she said. They’re the Million Dollar They average an attendance “At midterm, I talk to all the Band’s majorette line, the of 1,000, Powell said. freshmen about their grades Crimsonettes. The 19-mem- “It’s a big event,” she said. and try to get them help in ber line performs before “People like to come for areas where they are having games and at halftime for all entertainment.” trouble,” she said. “I will even home Crimson Tide football The girls are judged on talk to parents if they call and games, awing the crowd with twirling, dance and appear- are concerned about grades.” their skill and showmanship. ance. In recent years, the cos- The Crimsonettes also par- The Crimsonettes had tume, which each girl has cus- ticipate in several volunteer their start in 1971 when band tom designed, has become as activities, including assist- director James Ferguson important during the prepa- ing with the RISE charity held the first auditions for ration process as the prac- golf tournament, reading in women who could twirl and ticing. Powell said the prices schools and participating in dance. The Crimsonettes had of the costumes range from Red Ribbon Week activities, a series of choreographers $200 to $1,500. Powell said. until Marion Powell took the The Crimsonettes are a There are seven freshmen position in 1978 after being group of dedicated and tal- this year, a relatively large a member of the line during ented girls, Powell said. They group that has to catch up to the 1976 and 1977 seasons. practice every weekday from the level of the others, Powell “It wasn’t just a typical 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. and said. She said it took a lot of majorette line,” Powell said. have morning rehearsals on hard work from all of the girls “They’ve always danced and gamedays and late-night to be ready for the season. twirled. They had to have ‘the rehearsals on Wednesday Brittany Danford, a fresh- look.’” nights before new halftime man majoring in athletic Powell said she has seen and shows. training, is from Tuscaloosa. CW/ Leslie Roop made a number of changes to The late rehearsals usually Since childhood, she has The Crimsonettes line up on the field before the beginning of the Duke game earlier this season. the line over the years. When begin at 8 p.m. and last until watched the Crimsonettes. Kathryn B. Scott became band 1 a.m. However, Powell said, Now she is one. Some Crimsonettes never Amanda Elmore, a and do everything together. director in 1984, she began to they’ve stayed as late as 3:30 “The first time I saw them, leave. Powell said they love second-year graduate stu- An unofficial team develop halftime shows that a.m. I had it set in my mind — I twirling so much that they dent in the marriage and fam- philosophy describes the focused on entertainment “They’re a dedicated was going to be one of them go to graduate school so ily therapy program, is in her girls’ commitment to the value, changing the role of group,” Powell said. “They some day,” she said. they can stay and perform sixth year as a Crimsonette. program. Written by Chelsea the Crimsonettes. never say, ‘I can’t; I’ve got Danford said the hardest with the Crimsonettes. Some She’s been twirling since Sanders, Elmore and Maribeth During this time, they began other things to do.’ They’ll do thing has been adapting to of them have even changed she was 14 years old and said Robinson, it explains the moti- to make costume changes, whatever it takes.” the Crimsonette style of twirl- their majors three or more it’s always been an important vation for their dedication. and Powell created the side- Two weeks before the ing and dancing. times because of conflicts part of her life. She said some “It’s what we live for. We line dressing rooms that are first show, the girls endure “For every game, we still with practice times. girls choose not to continue live for the way it feels when still used today. This became Crimsonette Boot Camp. It’s have to practice so hard,” she Every year at the twirling through graduate we perform in front of 92,138 important as Scott began to an intense period during said. Homecoming game, the alumni school but often regret it. Crimson Tide football fans. include the Crimsonettes in which the majorettes learn The Crimsonettes, old and band performs during halftime “Why not twirl?” she said. We live for the competition; every part of the show rather the pre-game performance, new alike, are accomplished and always includes a number “You’re still on campus every our good is better than your than featuring them in one band cheers and choreogra- women, Powell said. They’ve of former Crimsonettes who day.” best. We live for the friends, number. phy for the first show in addi- had doctors, lawyers and return to do the fight song one Elmore said the girls are the practices, the memories, Scott took pride in the line tion to workouts and other even an economics student more time. like family to her. Powell calls the pain, the rush; it’s who and did a great deal to pro- exercise, Powell said. of the year come out of the “They just like being the line their own sorority we are. We are the University mote them, Powell said. The They don’t have to program. Crimsonettes,” she said. because they love each other of Alabama Crimsonettes.”

play the game. We like to have Food is another specialty at TAILGATERS fun. We’ve got all the gameday the Sparks’ pre-game festivi- Continued from Page 1 chants downloaded onto CD’s ties. Each game has a theme that we listen to and it really is depending on the time of there and be in the center of a good time.” year or the opposing team’s it all. It’s a tradition, and you Zumbro, along with her boy- mascots. For instance, this share it with family and friends friend’s family, is from Atlanta. week’s menu includes a fried and it becomes a way of life. She said she likes the gameday turkey and all of the sides Tailgating can be a pretty big atmosphere for several rea- comprising a Thanksgiving pain but it can also be great, sons, including being around dinner. Last year’s game against Mon-Fri 10-7 Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5 and it really is great.” all of the other UA fans. Louisiana State University Sparks’ tent reaches crowds “It’s really cool seeing all featured a crawfish boil and of around 70 to 80 people, of the other people and you seafood cookout, whereas this some coming and going. get to meet all kinds of new year’s Hawaii game featured a Sparks said his tent is known people,” she said. “We’re nice Hawaiian style chicken dish. for its loud music, which “can to the [opposing team’s] fans, “We always try to incorpo- be heard all the way across we probably won’t be nice to rate some type of theme or the Quad.” The week to week the Auburn people but we’re setting into tailgating party,” crowd the tent draws includes usually nice to all of the other Sparks said. friends from not only around fans. We always have a keg, Off-season tailgating Southern Sole the state, but around the sometimes two.” includes set-ups at base- ball games and preparing region as well, including plac- Their tent set-up includes for the next football season, es such as Texas and Florida. one 10 foot by 30 foot wed- which includes a trial run Another notorious feature ding tent connected to a 10 several weeks before the first of the Sparks tailgating parties foot by 20 foot garden tent game, planning menus and Running & Walking Shoes is the limbo dance prior to the and an Alabama tailgating calculating costs. start of the game. When the tent. limbo song starts, the game is played on the sidewalk by the tents and passersby can opt Video Gait Analysis to play or be booed at, Sparks said. To Sparks’ girlfriend, Jessica Zumbro, the limbo and other dancing festivities are part of what makes the tailgat- Fitness Apparel & Accessories ing experience so entertain- Denali ing. “It’s always really fun to get together and hang out and to drink and then go to the game,” said Zumbro, a sopho- more majoring in nursing. “We dance a lot too. I love dancing and doing the limbo. About an hour before each game, we get out on the sidewalk and play the limbo song and

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“That certainly is not our “I can understand why stu- He suggested students bring conversation with them so controversies has some stu- ENROLLMENT intention,” she said of alienat- dents would feel that way,” he their concerns to the SGA, we can understand what it dents questioning their true Continued from Page 1 ing students. “Our intent is to said. “It’s a big college, this is since the SGA brings student is they’re seeking so we can motives. make sure we have a student- a big university. I can see how, concerns before the admin- respond.” “I think that they are sketchy friendly campus. especially with the growing istration. King also suggested Some students, though, are and dodge direct questions relationship with my office “If a student feels that way, number of students on cam- this. not convinced. And though when they are asked,” James and the administration,” he we need to know more so that pus, students may feel they “Right now, I’m respond- there will always be skeptics, said. “Especially with the sale said. we can nip that in the bud.” are lost in the crowd. ing to a stack of 15 or so SGA the number at the University of the Strip property [the Margaret King, vice presi- And not all students do think “But that fact is this admin- resolutions, which is a for- has become more vocal with Booth]. There has to be more dent of student affairs, said they might be alienated. Justice istration is very student-ori- mal mechanism by which recent events. The way the to it than what they are say- the administration is student- Smyth, president of the SGA, ented. The decisions they they can make their concerns administration has dealt with ing.” oriented, but she wanted to said he has not heard an out- make are made with the known,” she said. “If they talk to students who had these pouring of complaints about best intentions of students don’t feel those ways are ade- concerns. the administration. at heart.” quate, I would love to have a C APSTONE CLUB OF ALABAMA BROOKWOOD, ALABAMA

resolution to prevent health term with Smyth or of Senator for the College of Only 20 Minutes from Campus hazards, based on informa- until succeeded. Engineering Mike Phillips, a tion provided by the Tobacco The Senate also passed a copy of the resolution will also INbrief Education Strategic Health resolution recognizing the be sent to Jermareo Davidson, from staff reports ... Team. According to the resolu- death of UA student Brandy Murphy’s boyfriend and a UA tion, it would prevent students Nicole Murphy and offered basketball player. #3 Public Access course in Alabama SGA Senate to recommend with asthma, allergies or other condolences to her family a smoking ban outside respiratory conditions from and friends. At the suggestion — Jacob Summers being affected. TUDENT ACULTY PECIAL buildings The amendment will be con- S & F S VALID THROUGH 12/31/06 sidered by a committee and The SGA Senate proposed will be voted on next week. UESDAY HURSDAY a resolution to ban smoking Senators also unanimous- T - T within 30 feet of any UA build- ly confirmed SGA President $27.50+TAX ing Thursday night. Senator Justice Smyth’s nomination to for the College of Arts and replace Samantha Simmons, AFTERNOON Sciences Ben Scott proposed who resigned her post as FRIDAY - SUNDAY( ) an amendment to the resolu- senator for the College of $37.50+TAX tion requiring the ban to be Education. Lindsey Brown is extended to residence halls as now vice senator for the col- C OUPON VALID FOR ENTIRE FOURSOME. PLEASE PRESENT VALID UNIVERSITY ID AT CHECK- IN. well. lege. The Senate proposed the Brown will hold a concurrent WWW. CAPSTONECLUB. COM | 205-462-0590 Corey Craft ■ Editor [email protected] EntertainmentFriday, November 17, 2006 8 Campers wait long hours for chance to get PS3 BY KELI GOODSON a sophomore majoring in tele- she had plans for a fire pit and everywhere visited. Senior Entertainment Reporter communications and film; hot casserole later in the night. These people waiting on ■ [email protected] Patrick Fowler, a junior major- “Maybe some of this will help these systems, either for the ing in civil engineering; Laura go towards school,” Howell extra cash it will bring, or the As of Tuesday night in Phillips; Staci Hammack; Dustin said. “Give me a PlayStation so happiness of having one of the Tuscaloosa, people have been Duffey; Chris Rannizzaro, a I can go to school.” few PS3s in Tuscaloosa for the lining up to stake their claims senior majoring in business; Some people started lining holidays, were all pretty con- to one of the most difficult-to- Emily McGee, a senior major- up at the Skyland Boulevard tent to be where they were. get toys of the holiday season. ing in interior design; and Wal-Mart on Tuesday. Hanging out and making The PS3 is only available in Joseph Hall, a senior majoring Some of the people there new friends while the clock limited quantities throughout in advertising. were simply going to auction ticked down to the moment the nation, on the fault of Sony, Dustin Duffey, the first in their purchases, like Brandon, they can take home their new but there are plenty of people line, and one of the two keep- the UA student, and his girl- systems didn’t seem like too waiting to capitalize on Sony’s ing the system for himself, friend from UAB. bad a waste of time anymore. problems at the factories. was dubbed by the others as, They’re keeping one sys- Several people waiting in the “the most dedicated nerd out tem for themselves and sell- lines around the Tuscaloosa there.” ing the other, probably right area aren’t waiting to get the He said he’d been to the before Christmas when eBay PS3 for themselves. Rather, Tuscaloosa Wal-Mart, where CW/ Keli Goodson prices will be even higher than they’re waiting to get one in there were already people lined Hopefuls camped out in front of Tuscaloosa-area Wal Marts, Target and the $2,500 they were as of their hands to put on auction, up as of Tuesday, so he decided Circuit City Wednesday night waiting for the release of the PS3. Wednesday night. turning their $600 purchase to try the Northport location “Arguments at Customer into a double or triple gain. and happened to be the first Service are our entertainment,” “It’s going to suck, until I get in line at around 1 p.m. on they included: Kirby Green, a it is to sell it and buy a Wii,” one they said, citing the dead gold- my money,” one of the 10 peo- Wednesday. freshman majoring in comput- said. fish that was returned, along ple that were lounged around Some of the group brought er science; David Mathieu, a At Circuit City, there were with a stolen TV and some the toy section at the Northport their own chairs, and others freshman majoring in English; about 12 people waiting as of steaks as the more notable Wal-Mart said. grabbed them out of Wal-Mart, Jonathan Burns, a sophomore 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night. returns. Only two of the 10 waiting but most looked cozy sitting majoring in management Daniel Myeries, a junior The employees at customer for their PS3s were there for in their circle with McDonald’s information systems; James majoring in consumer market- service were nice to the guys their own system. The rest were and sodas. Ziegelbauer, a freshman major- ing, was the first person in line, there, talking and laughing either putting theirs on eBay Far colder were the groups ing in telecommunications and at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday with them, and most seemed or on moebids.com, an auc- situated at Target and Circuit film; Jayred May; and Marcus night. pretty happy to be waiting in tion site that works more like a City. Nichols, a junior majoring in Also there were: Kris Walters, a line for the PS3, which was raffle system instead of an auc- At Target, there were seven management. a sophomore majoring in what was witnessed just about tion. people waiting on the PS3, There were three tents set accounting; Matthew Johnson, Most of the people in the line and a few supporters along up at Target, complete with fla- a junior majoring in photogra- were UA students and includ- with them around 9 p.m. mingo decorations, along with phy; and Rachel Howell, among ed: Joe McCulley, a senior Wednesday. Dominos leftovers and plenty others. SPRING BREAK majoring in human environ- This group was also made of drinks. Four tents were set up at mental sciences; Conor Brown, up of mostly students, and “The only reason I’m getting Circuit City, and Howell said INFORMATION

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BY COREY CRAFT Meanwhile, on one of one scene. “Eight.” Another “Monster’s Ball,” the bitter- not receive its deserved It’s not a perfect film, Entertainment Editor his routine audits, Harold character, after reading sweet “Finding Neverland” recognition. Ferrell cap- but it’s pretty close, and I ■ [email protected] meets anti-establishment the novel in progress, tells and the confusing but visu- tures the pain and the joy suspect my overwhelming baker Ana Pascal (Maggie Harold: “You have to die. ally stunning “Stay.” With and everything bittersweet praise is because “Stranger If ever there were a film Gyllenhaal), with whom he It’s her masterpiece.” “Fiction” he captures the about Harold Crick, and Than Fiction” is the best geared towards English falls in love. It is fitting that What is Harold’s obliga- same visual trickery in his he does something special feel-good film of the year. majors, “Stranger Than as soon as the two meet, tion to her? For that matter, most ambitious and suc- with the role. Equally good Never cheating with its Fiction” is it. The film is cessful film. Harold’s cal- is Gyllenhaal, who has sel- emotions, it’s absolutely essentially a joke about lit- culations are depicted with dom been as appealing as worth a look. It’s the type erature, but fear not: it’s graphs and illustrations, a in this film. of film that makes you glad accessible. la the scene illustrating the Hoffman is terrific in what to be alive. What’s pleasantly surpris- cost of the narrator’s apart- at first seems like a reprise ing is that “Stranger Than ment in “Fight Club.” of his “I Heart Huckabees” Fiction” avoids encroach- The acting is uniform- character, but he reveals ing on Charlie Kaufman ly great. As “The Truman deeper levels. And this is territory. While I love Kaufman's films, one might argue that this film’s closest cousin among his filmogra- phy, “Adaptation,” is geared more toward intellectual satisfaction, cleverness and inside jokes. “Stranger Than Fiction” is a bit different. It leans more to the sentimental — Kaufman by way of Frank Capra — in telling the story of a man who learns to appreciate and actu- ally live his life. The dif- ference between this film and so many others is that “Stranger Than Fiction” truly earns its sentimental- ity with a script that doesn’t cheat (well, not really) and some terrific performanc- es. The film follows IRS auditor Harold Crick (Will Ferrell), a lonely man Rottentomatoes.com obsessed with everyday cal- Will Ferrell plays Harold Crick, an IRS auditor suddenly troubled by an culations — for instance, how many strokes it takes omniscient narrator, in the new film “Stranger Than Fiction.” to brush his teeth or how many steps it takes to reach the narration reveals that what is Harold’s obligation the bus stop. So his life Harold faces his imminent to art? Now that he knows goes, filled with the monot- death. Now having some- he’s going to die, does he ony of auditing and con- thing to live for, Harold have to? stantly counting. turns to a professor of lit- And what of Eiffel? Is Then one Wednesday, his erature (Dustin Hoffman) she willing to sacrifice wristwatch, somewhat ran- for help and eventually to her character who she has domly, tires of the monoto- Eiffel herself. recently discovered is a liv- ny and randomly stops. (It’s The film makes no ing human being, for argu- TheSUPeStore a bit of magical realism that attempt to explain how ably her greatest work? seems odd at first but comes Harold is in the real world Would Shakespeare have together very nicely at the or if Eiffel has just written sacrificed Hamlet? end.) This is coupled, sud- herself into her book. It just The situation is resolved denly, with the sudden start is, which might frustrate with an ending that is of a narration of Harold’s some viewers, but I didn’t unexpected and delightful. life — a British woman’s mind. The film raises ques- There is one line near the Saturday, November 18th, 2006 voice that comments on his tions of free will, imminent end from Eiffel — and you’ll every action and even his mortality, the obligation of know it when you hear it deepest thoughts. a writer to its characters — that sums up the film so Keith Dunnavant - “The Missing Ring” The viewer soon discov- and the value of art. 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MELLOW MUSHROOMTHE PLACE TO COME FOR MUSIC SPORTS ■ Friday, November 17, 2006 11 identical schedules, my guess Auburn 20, Alabama 10. PICKS is that Auburn would have lost INbrief Continued from Page 14 road games to LSU, Florida, from staff reports ... Tennessee and Arkansas, also. Creg Stephenson Here are some of their com- As for Mississippi State? That’s The Anniston Star Two sign to play golf ments and picks: another story. Nonetheless, for Crimson Tide I’m calling for a Shula is not a Two streaks come to an end deadbeat coach after all upset this week: Auburn’s four-game Two high school seniors Mark Edwards victory. win streak against Alabama have signed national letters Decatur Daily Alabama 17, Auburn 16. and my streak of picking of intent to attend school at against the Crimson Tide in Alabama and play golf. Alabama solves its play-call- Micah Lewter every big game this season. Alabama has signed Hunter ing troubles when head coach Alabama 17, Auburn 15. Slatton from Tuscaloosa Mike Shula and offensive coor- The Dothan Eagle and Spencer Cole, a senior dinator Dave Rader agree that at the Pendleton School in neither of them should do it. After last week, it feels Christopher Walsh Bradenton, Fla. Instead, they enlist quarter- strange to pick Auburn. But The Tuscaloosa News Slatton attends Northridge back John Parker Wilson, who Alabama has yet to prove itself High School and has been responds by calling the most capable of winning a big game Auburn might want this a four-time All-State selec- imaginative, unpredictable this season. So, reluctantly, the tion, winning state individual game just as much, but and successful Alabama offen- edge goes to the Tigers. Alabama needs it more. A win championships in 2003 and sive game in years. Wilson Auburn 20, Alabama 14. 2005. GolfWeek magazine would go a long way in quiet- figures out how to dodge the ing the voices of discontent ranks him No. 32 among the Auburn pass rush and throws class of 2007 recruits. Mark McCarter but more importantly give the nearly every down. Kenneth Tide its first win in the rivalry At Northridge in 2004, he Darby gets only three rush- finished eighth and his team The Huntsville Times at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The ing attempts, but all three go Tigers won’t want to throw second at the state champi- for touchdowns, including the onships. In 2005, Northridge An Alabama win won’t stun much against this defense but gamewinner. me, and either way, I figure this will be forced to do so. CW/ T.G. Paschal finished second and Slatton Alabama 28, Auburn 21. was a medalist. game will be uglier than Joan Look for Alabama to come Crimson Tide fullback Le'Ron McClain runs the ball against LSU last week. In 2006, both Slatton and Rivers first thing in the morn- out just as hard as it did two his team finished fourth at Paul Gattis ing. Last week, in fact, I was years ago, with a return of the state championships. ready to wander out on a limb some sort scoring the decisive Slatton is one of 12 golfers The Huntsville Times and pick Alabama. But after points. nationally to be named a the Georgia debacle, Auburn’s Alabama 17, Auburn 13 Hewlett Packard Scholastic Auburn hasn’t lost on con- gonna be steamed and take it Junior All-American and secutive Saturdays since 2003 out on the Tide. David Wasson is The Tuscaloosa News’ and hasn’t lost to Alabama Auburn 20, Alabama 16. 2005 and 2006 High School since 2001. Alabama hasn’t The Tuscaloosa News Golf MVP. At the 2005 Press played well at home all season Joe Medley Thorton Future Masters, he and the end zone seems as For four years, I have picked shot 74-66-68/208, and in the elusive as a winning lottery The Anniston Star Alabama to win this game 2006 Footjoy Invitational, he ticket. for myriad different reasons shot 69-71-73-73/286. The fact is that Alabama This looks like a more even — ranging from I thought they Cole, a native of Greer, under Shula is 0-3 against matchup in November than it were the better team (2002) to S.C., is the 2005 International Auburn and none of the three looked in August, but Auburn I was the only one out there Junior Golf Tour Player were truly close games. Until played one of its better games dumb enough to go that way of the Year. He won five of there is evidence to the con- this season (Florida) after play- (2004). seven events on the tour. trary, Auburn is an obvious ing one of its worst (Arkansas). I am employing a different He is a two-time American pick. Auburn just played one of its tack this year ... as I have far Junior Golf Association All- Auburn 24, Alabama 13. worst games. less handle on this game than American, winning the hon- Auburn 24, Alabama 20. another I can remember. ors in 2005 and 2006. In 2006, Alabama is better than its he won both the MCI Junior Jon Johnson 6-5 record and in my mind Heritage Championship The Dothan Eagle Thomas Murphy has only lost once (last week and the Hargray Junior Press-Register against LSU) to a team clear- Championship. The slaughter Auburn suf- ly better than the Tide that “We’re really excited about fered at the hands of Georgia Can Alabama follow week. our signing class for 2007,” certainly makes this a more Georgia’s blueprints? Can the Auburn, on the other hand, said Alabama head golf coach difficult choice. Tide limit the Auburn run, looks to the hand’s fifth digit Jay Seawell, whose Alabama And though Alabama swarm the pass; give John to salvage a year that saw not team is ranked No. 1 in the dropped its decision at LSU, Parker Wilson time to throw one, but two possible BCS nation. “I think the two guys it appeared from these eyes and pound the middle with title game roads dissolve into who signed national letters of the Tide actually took some counters and quarterback Lee County quicksand. Will intent with us are among the positive steps with a bit more draws? To a degree, yes. But not Brandon Cox throw intercep- best players in the country, CALL ABOUT OUR imaginative play calling and quite enough. Alabama’s inex- tions at the same rate Brodie and I think they fit into what some daring moves. The game plicably passive home crowds Croyle got sacked last year? we’re trying to do: build a is obviously huge for both are another issue. Do they No, but he will pitch enough national power. We’re looking teams. make thumb rings? Auburn errant fastballs to pull the Tide forward to having them both. For Auburn, a win eases the wins an overtime thriller. through and send Auburn SPECIALS! They’re two good students pain of the Georgia embar- Auburn 23, Alabama 17. away from Tuscaloosa for the and two good men, so I think rassment. For Alabama, a win first time with a loss. they’ll be a great attribute to soothes the hurt of a frustrat- Alabama 17, Auburn 10 the University of Alabama ing season. Both will be ready. Doug Segrest BENT TREE 391-6070 and to Alabama golf.” Auburn 27, Alabama 20. John Zenor Campus Area Women’s basketball to The Birmingham News The Associated Press CANTERBURY 391-6075 host Tennessee Tech L.C. Johnson Parity or parody? The Iron Campus Area Bowl arrives, lacking the typi- The Alabama women’s Montgomery Advertiser cal luster. Neither team has a Alabama is adept at forcing basketball team returns to turnovers. Auburn has been CHARLESTON SQUARE 391-6080 marked advantage in talent. Large Courtyard Coleman Coliseum after its Despite both teams enter- Neither has been consistent. generous in bestowing them lately. first loss of the season in ing this game with wounded Once again, Alabama will FOUNTAIN SQUARE 391-6096 the road opener at Arkansas egos and shattered prides, I play to the level of the compe- Still, there’s just no way State on Monday night. anticipate this being one of tition but will be unable to pull Alabama can win an Iron Bowl Campus Area at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide, 1-1 this year, the Iron Bowls for the ages. out the big play with the game NORTHBROOK 391-6060 looks for its second home These teams are a lot closer in on the line. Time for Tommy Can’t happen. Hasn’t hap- win in as many tries after talent level than the records Tuberville to brainstorm a new pened. Won’t happen. North of River opening the season with a might indicate. marketing slogan for winning Right? home victory over instate In fact, had they both played six straight in the series. Alabama 20, Auburn 17. RIVERMONT 349-1787 rival Samford. Game time for the On the Black Warrior River Alabama-Tennessee Tech game is set for 5:30 p.m. STONE CREEK 391-6040 In the loss to Arkansas Va. Tech, Memphis under investigation Luxury Apartments State, the Tide fell victim to BY SONJA BARISIC court records, and neither law- and their relatives from receiv- hot shooting by the Lady The Associated Press suit said why La Mondue gave ing “nonpermissible awards, Indians and some defen- money to the athletes, who are extra benefits or excessive or sive miscues in what was Two universities and the not related. improper expenses not autho- the first road game for seven NCAA are investigating alle- The University of Memphis rized by NCAA legislation,” BRAND NEW Alabama newcomers. gations that two pro athletes released a statement late according to the NCAA’s Web “We were not necessar- received cash and other items Thursday announcing that it site. Such benefits include a FOREST TRAIL ily poor defensively against from a lawyer when they were was investigating the situation, loan of money. 391-6084 Arkansas State, but we still still in school, officials said despite the lawsuit’s dismiss- The lawsuit against Jimmy have a lot of learning and Thursday. al, and “will take all necessary Williams contends Williams 7651 Hwy 69 North growing to do on the defen- Virginia Tech is working “in action if these allegations are and his father, James Williams 2.3 Miles North of Kmart sive side of the ball,” Tide a spirit of cooperation with the substantiated.” Sr. of Hampton, owe La University athletic director Mondue $55,149.45, plus inter- head coach Stephany Smith NCAA” to investigate claims Garden & Town Homes against former Hokies football R.C. Johnson said in the state- est, for “various services ren- said. “We will have to show ment, “We have also been in dered” at their request from Fitness Zone some specific growth defen- player Jimmy Williams, now a cornerback with the Atlanta contact with the NCAA and Nov. 24, 2004 to Nov. 13, 2005, sively in order to have suc- Modern Kitchens Falcons, school athletic direc- are working cooperatively with while Williams was at Virginia cess against Tennessee Tech tor Jim Weaver said. that organization to investigate Tech. Pet Friendly on Friday.” Weaver said the investiga- these allegations.” The lawsuit lists about [email protected] Tennessee Tech, the regu- tion resulted from a lawsuit that NCAA spokeswoman Jennifer $46,000 worth of cash transfers lar season co-champion in attorney Carl C. La Mondue Kearns confirmed Thursday and ATM cash withdrawals, the Ohio Valley Conference of Norfolk, Va., filed last week that the NCAA is working with ranging from $200 to $5,000; in 2005-06, returns three demanding Williams and his both schools to investigate the and expenses including a $310 starters from last season’s 23- father reimburse him about allegations against the athletes. tab at a tattoo parlor, a $745 9 team that earned a WNIT $55,000. The NCAA generally does not hotel bill in Virginia Beach bid but lost leading scorer “We’re in the early stages of it, comment on specifics about and $1,500 for an appearance 391-6000 Emily Christian to gradua- but we’ve got to get to the bot- investigations, she said. at the Hampton Juvenile and www.sealyrealty.com tion. tom of it, and our objective is to The NCAA prohibits athletes Domestic Relations Court on The Golden Eagles are in get to the bottom of the issue as search of their second win quickly as we can,” Weaver said this season. in a telephone interview. Fans at the game have La Mondue also filed a simi- feature #3: Three Locations the opportunity to contrib- lar lawsuit last week in Norfolk Hwy.69 South 349-1113 Circuit Court seeking reim- ute to the Beat Auburn Beat Paul Bryant Drive 342-3344 Hunger food drive and mem- bursement for almost $50,000 in cash and benefits from for- ry Northport 333-2866 bers of the Big Al’s Kids Club Coin Laund mer University of Memphis bas- are admitted for free with a ketball star Shawne Williams, eaning membership card or T-shirt. now an Indiana Pacers rookie. - Ironing - Dry Cl Alabama hosts its second The court dismissed that rations - Bedding Free P game of the weekend on lawsuit Wednesday at the - Alte ick-Up Sunday when the Tide faces lawyer’s request. There was no - Drop Off Laundry and De Southeastern Louisiana in explanation for the request in livery Coleman Coliseum at 3 p.m. 12 SPORTS ■ Friday, November 17, 2006 INbrief ■ IRON BOWL 2006 from staff reports ... Alabama, Auburn swim meet Friday Iron Bowl tailbacks seek big finales Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa means the Iron BY JOHN ZENOR 100-yard games and three pride’s too big,” Darby said. Bowl with Alabama and The Associated Press touchdowns and is the SEC’s “I don’t want anybody to be Auburn coming together No. 3 rusher with 736 yards talking about how bad they to decide football bragging in nine games. beat us. I want to get the last rights for the next year. Here’s what tailbacks But Alabama-Auburn Kenny Irons and Kenneth Irons had only 11 carries laugh.” weekend gets underway Darby envisioned for their in the past two games while Plus, he said, “Walking Friday when the two teams senior seasons: records, resting his sore ankle, having off the field last year, I kind meet at the Alabama titles, glory. to largely settle for the now- of marked in my head the Aquatic Center. What they got instead: familiar role of spectator. same exact night that this is “It’s going to be a great injuries, struggles, frustra- “It’s been hard,” Irons said. a game that I’m never going meet, and folks will have tion. “Every night I think, ‘Why to forget, that this is a game I a chance to see some No. 15 Auburn’s Irons me? Why can’t somebody can’t wait to play next year.” world-class athletes,” and Alabama’s Darby enter else get injured?’ I know the Darby had 18 carries for 89 Alabama head coach Eric expectations that were there yards and four catches for 21 McIlquham said. “Both Saturday’s Iron Bowl hoping their men and women are to remedy that. for me, but I worked hard. yards in that game. Irons had the defending national What better route to “You see yourself falling a workmanlike 103 yards on champions, so obviously redemption than a rivalry and dropping, things don’t go 28 runs. we have work cut out for that has featured runners your way — it’s just hard.” Darby said his pass pro- us.” such as Bo Jackson and Shaun Even his teammates’ teas- tection has improved dra- The Auburn men are Alexander, Carnell Williams ing has bothered him. “What matically this season, with ranked No. 1 nationally and Bobby Humphrey? they don’t know is that it kind the Tide increasingly turning and the women are No. “A breakout game against of gets to you,” he said. away from a struggling run- 4, while the Crimson Tide these guys and I could look Darby entered the sea- ning game. men are 21st. Alabama son only 1,076 yards shy of “Even though I didn’t have brings to the table defend- back and, even though I had ing 200-meter breast- some good games and some Alexander’s mark and seek- the breakout season that I stroke World Champion bad games, I think this game ing a school-record three wanted to or that I planned Vlad Polyakov. The senior would be more memorable consecutive 1,000-yard sea- on having, I think I learned is also ranked No. 1 in the than anything,” Darby said. sons. He has 798 now and no more this season than any- nation in both the 100 and He had expected to be at rushing TDs. He didn’t have a thing,” said Darby, whose 200 breaststroke and is the least in striking distance of 100-yard effort until the fifth 3,266 rushing yards ranks No. only swimmer in the SEC Alexander’s school rushing game and has 153 yards in 3 at Alabama. He and Irons that already has an auto- mark by now, but that mile- his last three. have also learned another matic bid to this spring’s stone is proving much harder One problem has been an skill: sharing. As in carries NCAA Championships. inexperienced offensive line and playing time. The meet begins at 5 to chase down. for Alabama (6-5, 2-5) that p.m. in the Don Gambril Irons had big ambitions, Auburn sophomore back- Olympic Pool, and admis- too. A second-straight SEC hasn’t consistently opened up Brad Lester has run for AP sion to the meet is free. rushing title. Maybe an SEC big holes. 456 yards and eight touch- Auburn’s Kenny Irons runs the ball during a game earlier this season. Championship for the Tigers. “It’s hard to put your finger downs for the Tigers despite Irons and Alabama’s Kenneth Darby will square off in the Iron Bowl. Samford fires head Even a Heisman Trophy on it,” head coach Mike Shula being limited in several football coach shot. said. “His production hasn’t games with a groin injury. quality yards. He’s just as and fights for extra yardage. His approach to this rival- been as consistent overall as The coaches have indicated hard a runner.” He’ll cut back on a dime.” Samford fired head ry game shows how things it was the year before, but he that he will have plenty more Alabama’s Jimmy Johns Darby did earn his first football coach Bill Gray turned out. has run the ball just as hard carries against the Tide. has been limited by an ankle touchdown of the season on Thursday, less than a week “I’m trying to rebuild and practiced just as hard.” “You’ll see him quite a a catch at LSU last weekend, after he completed his sixth injury lately but fared well myself,” Irons said. “I’ve been Darby said breaking the bit this week,” head coach ending a 14-game drought. season with a 55-7 loss to enough early on that some down so long.” team’s 0-for-4 stretch against Tommy Tuberville said. He had trouble contain- rival Jacksonville State. fans were clamoring for him the Tigers is a big reason Alabama defenders and ing himself after that long Gray posted a 27-33 Irons and Darby were the to replace Darby. record with the Division I- league’s top two rushers last why he opted to return for coaches seldom responded At 6 feet 2 inches tall and drought. AA program. The Bulldogs season and had every reason his senior season instead of to questions about Irons 227 pounds, he is more of a “I almost lost my self-con- finished the season 3-8 and to expect big career finales. entering the NFL draft. He without mentioning Lester. bruising, straight-ahead run- trol and got a penalty,” Darby won only one game in the Irons has missed two couldn’t bear the thought of “It’s not just all about ner than the shifty Darby. said. “It felt real good. [The Ohio Valley Conference. The games with ankle and toe running into former Auburn Kenny Irons,” linebacker “Darby’s a very good run- referee] came up and told me Jacksonville State loss was injuries and all but one series players who could gloat that Terrence Jones said. “Brad ner,” Auburn linebacker Will to calm down. the widest margin in series of a third game for Auburn Darby never beat them. Lester is doing a good job Herring said. “He’s got great “I was like, ‘You just don’t history. (9-2, 5-2). He has only three “I’m the type of person, my running the ball and getting quickness. He runs very hard know.’” Gray is weighing an offer to remain with Samford working in athletics admin- istration. He had worked as a Samford assistant coach Check out coverage of the 2006 Iron Bowl in Monday’s edition of since 1994 but led the team for the final five games in The Crimson White or online at www.cw.ua.edu. 2001 after Pete Hurt was fired.

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$%$( Jessie Patterson ■ Editor Sports [email protected] Friday, November 17, 2006 14 INbrief ■ IRON BOWL 2006 from staff reports ... Tide golf still ranked No. 1 in coaches poll Tide captains set, Iron Bowl looms Alabama was No. 1 for the second-straight poll to end McClain, Simpson and and ankle against LSU, worked “For the seniors, they the fall as the top-ranked team out for about half of practice, in men’s golf in the GCAA/ Jones to be captains Shula said. realize it’s their last Bridgestone Coaches Poll. “Keith Brown practiced The Crimson Tide earned 11 BY JESSIE PATTERSON today a little bit more,” Shula home game at Bryant- first-place votes. Sports Editor said. “We’ll see how he is on The second and third ■ [email protected] Saturday. Everybody else Denny and their last shot spots remained unchanged should be ready to go. We’ll as Florida tabbed four first- at Auburn.” Senior fullback Le’Ron see how he is in warm-ups. place votes to stay at No. 2 — MIKE SHULA McClain, senior linebacker He’s done a nice job getting and Oklahoma State carded Juwan Simpson and senior UA football head coach three first-place nods. himself ready in the past cou- Stanford moved up three linebacker Terrence Jones ple of days.” going and a little loose, which spots to fourth and had one will be the Alabama football Shula also said sophomore I think is good.” first-place vote. Georgia fell team’s three captains against running back Jimmy Johns is Shula did not confirm or one rung to fifth. UCLA picked archrival Auburn in the Iron close to 100 percent and that deny rumors regarding senior up the final first-place ballot Bowl on Saturday at Bryant- he practiced all week. Tyrone Prothro on Thursday. to rank sixth, where it was tied Denny Stadium. Sophomore strong safety Shula was asked if Prothro with rival Southern California. All three players have served Rashad Johnson is not expect- would dress out for the game. Clemson, Coastal Carolina as captains earlier this sea- ed to play against Auburn. “Right now, he’s not going and Texas A&M complete the son. Shula and the Tide seniors to play,” Shula said. “That’s top 10. McClain will captain the Lamar jumped up four will be looking for their first- about the only thing I can give places to No. 11 and is fol- offense, while Simpson will ever win over Auburn on you right now.” lowed by Tennessee, North lead the defense. Saturday. When asked about a rumor Carolina, UNLV and East Jones will be the special “For the seniors, they real- that Prothro might bring the Tennessee State. Georgia Tech teams captain. ize it’s their last home game at game ball to midfield, Shula checked in at No. 16 — up Alabama wrapped up its Bryant-Denny and their last said, “I don’t know, I don’t one place from the last poll. week of practice Thursday shot at Auburn,” Shula said. make those decisions.” Brigham Young made the big- afternoon with an hour-and- “I think they’ve stepped up in gest move in the poll, climbing a-half-long practice in hel- their leadership this week, like five spots to No. 17. Louisville mets and sweats. we knew they would. dropped one spot to No. 18 Today, the team will have a while Georgia State stayed at “You want for all of them 19th. Arizona State had the walkthrough at the stadium. to go out and play their best biggest drop, falling from 13th CW/ T.G. Paschal Junior wide receiver Keith game. to No. 20. Senior defensive tackle Dominic Lee runs to make a tackle at LSU's Tiger Brown, who injured his knee “They’re anxious to get Duke came in at No. 21. Stadium last week in Alabama's 28-14 loss. Texas, Tulsa and Northwestern all made its first appearance in the rankings this season at spots 22, 24 and 25, respec- HEADQUARTERS FOR TOP NAME BRANDS tively. Wake Forest fell two Writers pick Auburn rungs to No. 23. Kentucky, HEADQUARTERS FOR TOP NAME BRANDS! Minnesota and TCU fell from The Associated Press Alabama. Jeans Galore: Carhartt • Columbia • Levi • Wrangler the top 25. The average score from Boots By Over 25 Leading Manufacturers: The GCAA/Bridgestone Auburn is the favorite of their annual Iron Bowl predic- Red Wing •Wolverine • Hi Tec • LaCrosse Rocky •Justin • Merrell •Tony Lama Coaches Poll is voted on by 12 out of 22 state newspa- tions: Auburn 18.6, Alabama a panel of head coaches at 17.5. Columbia Shorts • Hiking Boots • Mohawk Canoes Division I institutions. All are per sports editors and col- lege football writers heading LOCATED 2 MILES PAST RIVER ON McFARLAND BLVD N members of the Golf Coaches VESTAVIA SHOPPING CENTER, NORTHPORT 752-2075 Association of America. into Saturday’s game with See PICKS, Page 11 MEETMEETMEET MISSMISSMISS TEXAS TEXAS TEXAS PETE!PETE!PETE!

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