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10 aniel ernero hoto ditor D C | P E Realignment Rewind President Ken Starr talks with students during the President’s Picnic Thursday, August 19, 2010, in the Burleson Quadrangle. After almost seeing the Big 12 disinte- How Baylor’s conference nearly perished grate this summer, Starr has encouraged support of the athletic program through public speaking and e-mails to the Baylor family. Mid-May: Sources believe the Big Ten will invite Nebraska and Missouri. Starr narrowly avoids Big 12 fall Nebraska, Colorado remaining teams for any peri- June 3: Orangebloods.com reports od of time. But once Texas, the Pac10 is ready to invite Texas leave conference while whom many believed would and a “number of Big 12 schools.” Baylor remains be the catalyst for the Big 12’s extinction, decided to stay, By Chris Derrett Starr and much of the Baylor June 4: President Ken Starr e-mails Sports editor community took a collective “members of the Baylor family,” sigh of relief. What started as specula- voicing Big 12 support. Rumors, which includ- tion and found its way to Bay- ed a May 10 Kansas City lor students and staff through Star article, began swirling June 6: The Baylor Proud team cites numerous e-mails finally about Nebraska and Mis- came to a resting point in souri receiving offers from the Dallas Morning News, saying mid-June. Though Colorado Baylor’s “stock is rapidly rising” as the Big Ten, who was seeking and Nebraska will leave the financial opportunity and at Pac 10 talk continues. Big 12 within the next one to least a 12th team to meet the two years, the 10 remaining NCAA’s requirement for a Big 12 teams have agreed to June 10: Colorado joins the Pac 10. football conference champi- stay together as a conference, onship game. much to the content of Baylor Adding to the plot was the administration. June 10: The Baylor Proud team Pac 10, as numerous media “The factors that we can outlets like ESPN.com and e-mails faculty and students with control have to do with our Orangebloods.com specu- ways to help promote Baylor’s culture, our culture support- lated the conference would reputation. ing all of our athletic teams. invite six Big 12 teams follow- We have a tremendously suc- ing Nebraska’s departure. Daniel Cernero | Photo Editor cessful athletic program and The day after Orange- No. 10 quarterback Robert Griffin and No. 11 quarterback Nick Florence talk between plays at the June 10: Chet Edwards publishes our student athletes at every bloods.com published that Allison Indoor Facility. It appears both will finish their careers playing in a major conference. his advising of Texas Legislature turn fill us with great pride,” report, Starr e-mailed “Mem- hearings regarding the Big 12’s president Ken Starr said in an bers of the Baylor Family” for a Pac 10 invitation that from outside the state of Texas and Missouri - being left to possible end. interview with the Lariat. regarding the situation. included a new website dedi- to replace one of our schools find other conferences as the Until Texas’ decision, an “(Baylor athletics direc- cated to highlighting Baylor’s in the Big 12 South?” said Big 12 permanently split and exodus of six Big 12 teams to tor Ian McCaw) and I have strengths. an unnamed, high-ranking the other six aforementioned June 12: Nebraska signs on with the the Pac 10 seemed imminent, made our case clear: Baylor The Texas Legislature Texas Legislature member to teams bound for the Pac 10. Big Ten. enough so for ESPN.com’s Joe emphatically supports the also involved itself in Baylor’s Orangebloods.com. That same day Starr Schad to report that statement Big 12 Conference and wants attempts to earn a Pac 10 invi- Colorado officially joined responded via another e-mail in an article backed by four to see it prosper,” the e-mail tation. the Pac 10 on June 10. Among to faculty and students, not- June 15: Texas elects to remain a anonymous sources. read. “If you’re going to have the Big 12 teams left, all ing some Texas Legislature No formal, written agree- an exported commodity rumors and analysis pointed members were still fight- Big 12 member, as do the other But at the time, the Big 12 ment has been drafted or looked all but finished, and involved in this, do you think to five teams - Baylor, Iowa ing to keep the Big 12 alive. suspected Pac 10 invitees. signed to legally bind the we’re going to allow a school State, Kansas, Kansas State Baylor began its campaign SEE BIG 12, page B7 Rejuvenated backfield runs around, through opponents Finley, Salubi, successful,” coach Art Briles the Bears have another option in be making sure those six yards Ganaway as well as a demon- I’m working like I’m a starter,” said. sophomore Jarred Salubi. The result in the Bears moving the stration of his ability to pick up Ganaway said. “I think that’s the Ganaway give Briles Briles added that the running Waco native picked up 298 yards chains. first downs on “third-and-short” biggest thing, to be confident in options on every down game is not a cause for concern. off 50 carries as a redshirt fresh- With the return of Griffin as situations. who you are.” Eyes look first in the direc- man last year and has an elusive a second threat in the backfield Though overshadowed by tion of Corsicana senior Jay running style similar to Finley. to scramble for first downs, Salu- the loss of Griffin, Finley’s ankle By Matt Larsen Sports editor Finley, who two years ago led Currently listed as No. 1 on bi and Griffin could pose a nice “I’m not working like injury had a significant impact the team with 865 yards rushing the depth chart at halfback, the tag-team effort on the ground. I’m fourth string or on the Bears running game in off 149 carries and seven touch- Bears will need Salubi to develop However, that would be for- 2009 as it put a question mark Three backs, two running third string. I’m work- styles, one goal: move the chains downs. into a consistent threat to help getting BU’s third force at tail- at a position that had previously or find the end zone, whichever The 5-foot-11,205-pound keep opposing defenses from back, Dekalb junior Terrance ing like I’m a starter.” seemed locked up. comes first. tailback looks to run past and locking in on quarterback Rob- Ganaway. In the long run, though, it Rounding out the bottom around tacklers more than over ert Griffin. The short-yardage specialist Terrance Ganaway| Running back opened the door for younger of the conference in total first them in his search for the end “Being my first year, I was loves to run people over, and he backs to have a go against Big 12 downs last season and scoring zone, but last season he found his kind of nervous in some games. did so to find the score five times defenses for the first time. only eight times amongst three ability limited by a high ankle I was just trying to see where my in 2009. The only fine print on If Sept. 4 finds Finley ready to backs, Baylor looks for a more sprain that he thinks is buried in comfort level was. Hopefully this those five TDs was three of them Baylor was second to last in run, the fifth-year back will have productive ground attack from the past. year I’ll show a lot more poise,” coming on Ganaway’s career the Big 12 in total third down the support of his coach. its three running backs this sea- “It’s a little frustrating Salubi said. high, three-touchdown perfor- conversions, succeeding only 60 Now he must lead the trio of son. because I’d like to do more, but Salubi does have the ability to mance against Northwestern times out of 167 attempts for a tailbacks to provide a ground “We’ve got guys that can play. it’s healing. It’s on time,” Finley pick up yards, especially on the State. 35.9 percentage. attack that finds orange first What we have to do is make sure said. outside, as he averaged 6.0 yards The Bears will be looking for “I’m not working like I’m down markers and orange we put them in a position to be If Finley can’t find his groove, per carry last year. The trick will more consistent numbers out of fourth string or third string. pylons almost at will. Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club MONDAY | AUGUST 23, 2010 | the B2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com MONDAY | AUGUST 23, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat |B3 Offense welcomes back Griffin, Finley; revived unit ready for 2010

By Chris Derrett string offense in fall camp and could see He says the ankle pain has subsided, Sports Editor playing time this season. and among other things, conditioning the ankle has taken priority. With his starting After welcoming head coach Art Briles Quarterbacks job sealed, Finley has used the offseason in 2008, fans waited to see his offense meld and fall camp to slowly regain his burst the next year with break-out quarterback Now up to 217 pounds, the speedy and prime running form. Robert Griffin III leading the way and a Griffin III returns after receiving a medical “When I’m running out there, I can tell stable of running backs, led by then junior redshirt in 2010. I have another gear, but I really can’t use Jay Finley, sharing the load. The Copperas Cove product under- it right now,” Finley said. “I can cut pretty The dreams shattered quickly as Finley went ACL repair surgery and has made good right now.” suffered what proved to be a nagging ankle what Briles believes is a full recovery. Finley is not alone, either. Junior Ter- injury in Baylor’s loss to Connecticut and “Everything he’s done since his injury rance Ganaway will also receive rushes Griffin tore his ACL the next week. Briles has been a structured atmosphere. So in from the tailback position, while third- called on quarterbacks Blake Szymanski that structured atmosphere, he’s really in year sophomore Jarred Salubi took the No. and Nick Florence, who ran the offense in great shape,” Briles said at the Big 12’s me- 1 slot at halfback following spring football. Briles’ second consecutive 4-8 campaign. dia day in July. The two give the running game a nice one- Meanwhile rushing went from third in Big This season gives Griffin, named to the two punch. 12 in 2008 to last place with 2.0 yards per Davey O’Brien Trophy quarterback watch Ganaway’s 6-foot, 240-pound frame carry. list, a chance to lead his team and silence pounds the ball downhill, which helped Returning both experience and health questions that arose following his 2008 him toward five touchdowns last season. to the offensive side in 2010, Briles has all success. As teams no longer suffered from Salubi measures 2 inches and 50 pounds he could ask for as the team strives toward the element of surprise, analysts wondered fewer, making life difficult for opponents the university’s first bowl game in 16 years. if Griffin could sustain his rushing threat trying to tackle the agile Waco High grad- “I really think, without a doubt, it will to the same degree that hurt teams during uate. A flexible back, Salubi also caught 19 be the most complete team we’ve put on his freshman year. passes for 153 yards. the field since I’ve been here,” Briles said. In Baylor’s first innersquad scrimmage, “We’re not concerned with the running Griffin had a chance to show the general game. We know we can be productive, run Offensive Line public that he has not lost any running or the football when the situation presents cutting ability. Despite still sporting a knee itself, so that’s not an issue,” Briles said. Last year, left tackle Danny Watkins brace and a red, non-contact jersey, he “We’ve got good people up front, good shared a room with center J.D. Walton and made several jukes on a few snaps before schemes, good running backs.” right guard James Barnard, watching how the whistles blew the plays dead. both seniors led the offensive line on and Because he sat out the Bears’ spring Receivers off the field. Watkins’ role has reversed, as game and has not seen live action since he is now the line’s lone senior. beating Northwestern State, the biggest Graduation took 44 percent of the Two years removed from junior college test still remains for the signal caller. Bears’ receiving yards between 2009 and football at Butte (Calif.) College, Watkins “Football’s football; you’re going to get 2010. Bidding farewell to two wide re- has little time to lament over the depar- hit. I never want to shy away from getting ceivers and a tight end, though, Kendall tures. hit. Just like I did my freshman year, my Wright and the receiving corps gladly ac- “I try to share my experience with the first full season, I’ll go out there and play cept the challenge. (younger guys),” Watkins said. “(We) have fearless like I always have,” Griffin said. “Besides his parents and coaches, I was to pick it up; (we) don’t have an option.” At No.2 on the depth chart stands Flor- one of the people that was hurt just like The Canadian former fireman says he ence, whose 62 percent pass completion him,” Wright said of Griffin, his original has gained some valuable knowledge and rate was good for fifth in the conference. quarterback. “It’s like we’ve never lost any- wisdom from being around Barnard and Both he and Griffin have sophomore eli- thing. It’s the same out there with us.” Daniel Cernero|Photo Editor the NFL-bound Walton. gibility, which could create more options Wright has led his team for the past two No. 10 quarterback Robert Griffin warms up during practice Thursday inside the Allison “Danny’s proven. Danny’s not a con- against future opponents. seasons in receiving, creating space after Indoor Practice Facility. Griffin and the Bears kick off the season Saturday, Sept. 4 against cern; he’s definitely a plus,” Briles said. catches and eluding defenders for crowd- Sam Houston State at Floyd Casey Stadium. Junior Philip Blake hopes his perfor- Running Backs pleasing gains. As a quarterback-receiver yard dash. Williams proved his quickness Willie Jefferson, each of Baylor’s forma- mances are as identical to Walton as his duo, Griffin and he make two hard-to- as a kick returner, especially once Mikail tions have whatever they need from the 6-foot-3, 305-pound stature. The new Comparing 2009’s team rushing out- catch, harder-to-tackle targets. Baker’s torn ACL ended Baker’s season. position. center started all the Bears’ games at right put at 1,207 yards and 2008’s effort total- The Bears have two new starters at “We do have a talented group of receiv- Taylor earned the starting spot from tackle last year and moved to center last ing 2,345, the ground game left much to wideout. In David Gettis and Ernest ers and we’re really deep at that position,” spring drills. A fifth-year senior and for- spring. be desired. Three running backs take the Smith’s absence, Lanear Sampson and Ter- Briles said at the innersquad scrimmage. mer scout team quarterback, he caught 13 Sophomore Cameron Kaufhold and ju- bulk this year, each with a distinctive style rance Williams look to provide the deep “It’s going to be interesting to watch them passes and a touchdown in 2009. Baylor nior John Jones landed the starting guard Briles can use at his disposal. threats incorporated into Baylor’s spread throughout the season, because we’ve got a fans saw Monk on occasion, notably in spots, and sophomore Ivory Wade lines up Like his quarterback, Jay Finley ap- offense. lot of guys that can make plays.” Baylor’s “bearcat” formation as he threw opposite Watkins at right tackle. proached 2009 with excitement only to What the sophomore wide receivers Tight end Justin Akers exhausted his the Bears’ only touchdown pass in the loss Other first-year players, Cyril Richard- lose his health early in the season. His 79 lack in experience they recover in physical eligibility last year and left a 6-foot-4, 255- at Iowa State. The 6-foot-6 Jefferson played son and Navarro College transfer Robert carries, though a team high, were down ability. Sampson, who caught 29 passes and pound hole in the offense. wide receiver before converting to tight T. Griffin, have taken reps with the first from 149 in 2008. two touchdowns last year, brings a 4.34 40- Between Brad Taylor, Jerod Monk and end between 2009 and 2010.

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Welcome Back Students! ItItss titimmee ttoo ordordeerr youyourr 2012010-0-20120111 RouRoundnd UpUp YeYearbook.arbook. To order your Round Up Yearbook, Send an Email to [email protected] Make Sure to include your Baylor ID number MONDAY | AUGUST 23, 2010 | the Sports B4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Defense replaces 2009 leaders with new talent, speed By Chris Derrett six ball games.” tures an intro page highlighting a Sports Writer Taylor failed to crack both the representative of the football team’s Big 12’s top 10 sacks and tackles leadership. Last year it was middle There is only one way for Bay- for loss lists, managing 0.5 sacks linebacker Joe Pawelek; this year lor’s defense to go in 2010: up. At and 2.5 tackles for loss. But Taylor Antonio Johnson takes center the end of the Bears’ 2009 season says his new focus and physical stage commanding the linebacking they stood last in conference rush- conditioning should yield better corps. ing defense (186 yards per game) 2010 results. Johnson saw 12 starts as out- and eighth in pass defense (257 “My weight was up to about 360 side linebacker in 2009. He speed per game), and the team’s 31 points pounds during the season last year, helped him to 77 total tackles. allowed per league game finished but now I’m down to 335,” Taylor While critics may question ahead of only Texas A&M and said. “It’s just making sacrifices. To Johnson’s guarantee of Baylor beat- Kansas. make a team great, everybody has ing “Oklahoma and/or Texas,” few As Robert Griffin and the of- to make sacrifices.” will contest his assessment of the fense work to keep their defensive Next to Taylor, Zac Scotton Bears’ defense. teammates on the sidelines longer, brings 11 career starts to the defen- “That’s a guarantee, that we new starters bring new abilities to sive end position. Scotton recorded have a lot more speed than we’ve the field when their numbers are 22 total tackles in 2009, and his had in the last couple of years,” called for key stops. 6-foot-6, 275-pound physique may Johnson said. “I think we’ve done a With linebackers Joe Pawelek allow a similar hybrid ability that good job filling the holes.” and Antonio Jones, safeties Jordan made Lamb such a dynamic player Replacing Pawelek’s position Lake and Jeremy Williams and last year. is senior Chris Francis. Francis Daniel Cernero | Lariat Photo Editor multifaceted defensive lineman Junior Tracy Robertson takes finished seventh in team tackles No. 98 defensive tackle Phil Taylor rushes No. 54 center Stefan Huber during practice Thursday at the practice Jason Lamb graduated, improve- the starting other defensive tackle with 45 as a reserve linebacker and field behind the Simpson Center. ment will rely on these fresh faces spot. A Houston native, Robertson played each game last season. The physical, increase speed. We had from last year as he donned a club- seen from the defense as a whole in addition to a few returners over- appeared in all 12 games last sea- 6-foot, 235-pound former Sport- the players and ability to do that, like cast protecting an arm injury, between seasons. taking core leadership roles. son, starting seven and matching ing News’ All-Big 12 freshman so there’s not going to be too much while Landor racked up 46 total “We’ve worked so hard this Scotton’s tackle total. He moved packs enough strength to squat running on us this year,” Johnson tackles. summer, as far as getting better Defensive Line from end to tackle during the off- more than 600 pounds and bench said. Atchison made his 42 total footwork, better breaks, build- season, saying he has gained the press 400. tackles from the cornerback posi- ing knowledge of the game. We’re Highly touted defensive line- weight and knowledge needed to Elliot Coffey and Earl Pa- Defensive Backs tion before switching to safety dur- more athletic and faster (than man and Penn State transfer Phil create trouble with Taylor. tin, both of whom participated ing spring football, a position he we’ve ever been) in my last four Taylor, expected to lead the Bears Gary Mason Jr. earned the re- throughout 2009, will also share This year’s secondary may com- played his 2007 freshman season. years,” Odom said. with his disruptive blend of speed maining defensive end slot. Ma- time as outside linebackers. Cof- prise both veterans and youth be- Freshman Prince Kent is listed The sophomore Casey saw and strength, came away disap- son Jr. has never started a Baylor fey holds the No. 1 spot on the post fore the season is over. Given the under Landor at “hero” and is the considerably more action after pointed from his 2009 effort. He game, though Briles has lauded the spring depth chart. injuries that occurred last year and only true freshman to make the Antareis Bryan went down with a enters this year anchoring the line Waxahachie sophomore’s physical In a league containing high- Baylor’s depth, any of those players post spring depth chart on defense. season-ending broken foot. Last on a short leash. ability and development. octane running backs from each could make big plays for the Bears. Whether they were ready or spring Casey took fifth place as a “I really - and rightfully so - re- team, Briles says his linebackers As it stands, seniority rules. not, cornerbacks Clifton Odom 400-meter hurdler at the Big 12 ally thought Phil would have an Linebackers have no plans of being continu- Seniors Tim Atchison and Byron and Chance Casey were called track and field championships. outstanding year,” coach Art Briles ously gashed like last season. Landor respectively share free upon to cover the Big 12’s best re- Odom, broke up a team-high said. “So like I told him this year, For a brief time each year, the “We had to gain weight, get safety and “hero,” or strong safety, ceivers in the wake of early season six passes and intercepted a pass we’re going to pass judgment after Baylor Bears’ athletics website fea- a little bigger, play a little more duties. Fans may recall Atchison injuries. Odom likes what he has against Nebraska. Local product Johnson brings leadership, versatility to defensive side

By Rachel Roach ified since his days as a defensive him to play in the Big 12 and stay Johnson’s work-ethic and ener- Sports Writer end at Waco High School, where home,” Tusa said. gy have contributed to his leading he helped lead the team to a 13-3 Since first playing for the Bears the team in a unique way. Returning at linebacker for the record. in 2007, Johnson has continued “I’ve been ready to take this on. Bears, senior Antonio Johnson has “He was tenacious pass rush- to improve each year. As a fresh- I’ve been already considering my- a leg up this season with his experi- er, and he had uncanny ability to man Johnson totaled 16 tackles, self a leader since I was starting as ence of 22 career starts. According sack the quarterback,” said Johnny increasing to 72 as a sophomore a sophomore. Now it’s a role that I to Baylor defensive coordinator Tusa, Johnson’s high school coach. and 77 as a junior. Each year his love, just to be a part of the team, Brian Norwood, Johnson’s atti- Tusa added that Johnson could total tackles for loss have gone up knowing they look up to me,” tude makes him a great benefit as have played many other positions as well from .5 as a freshman, 5 for Johnson said. a starter. with his speed, but he best fit the 15 yards as a sophomore to 6 for 24 The hard-working senior has “He’s going to work hard, and Lions at defensive end. yards as a junior. had a successful athletic career, he’s going to make plays. He’s an Along with contributing to an Not only has Johnson raised and Norwood believes he has a aggressive player, a talent and skill impressive team record as a senior, his tackles, but he has also grabbed bright future. set that needs to be on the field. He Johnson earned the Waco Tribune- two career interceptions, one be- In regards to the NFL, “He defi- really does a nice job,” Norwood Herald Super Centex Defensive ing the 54-yard return in last year’s nitely has the potential for that,” said. Player of the Year in 2006 as well as season finale versus Texas Tech. Norwood said. The third-year starting outside the District 16-4A defensive MVP. “The only way you can be “Right now his focus is to his Daniel Cernero | Lariat Photo Editor linebacker is one of the top return- “He came in with a natural abil- confident is to be productive. team, getting things going and No. 7 linebacker Antonio Johnson breaks through the offensive line during ing tacklers for Baylor with 77, in- ity but has really worked to play a (Johnson)’s been a productive turned around for Baylor. If he’s a special teams drill Thursday at the practice field behind the Simpson cluding 37 solo stops, in the 2009 lot of different defensive positions Center. player for a long time. When he able to keep progressing, opportu- season. for us,” Norwood said. talks, we listen, and everybody nities are definitely still there–but Johnson’s defensive skills as an After being recruited and re- Kansas State, Johnson made a deci- Baylor University. pays attention because he backs it like anything it’s finding the right outside linebacker have been mod- ceiving offers from schools like sion to stay near home and attend It was a “decision that allowed up with play,” coach Art Briles said. fit, the right team,” Norwood said. Monday | August 23, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com the Baylor Lariat |B5 MONDAY | AUGUST 23, 2010 | the Sports B6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Schedule presents challenges, winning opportunities By Matt Larsen Rice wacky things can happen in Boulder. coordinator that makes it tough to pre- Sports writer dict what the run-pass balance will look The Bears remain on the road Sept. Kansas State like come November. A new quarterback 2010 Schedule With a healthy team in his third year 25 against the Rice University Owls. The in junior Brandon Wheedon will provide at Baylor, head coach Art Briles leads his Owls finished 2-10 last season but will Kansas State University comes to another question mark for the Cowboys Sept. 4 - 6 p.m. squad with plenty of chances to notch the look to a pair of backfield transfers in Waco for Baylor’s homecoming Oct. 23, offense that returns just five starters. six-win season that has eluded the univer- running back Sam McGuffie (Michigan) and it made noticeable strides last season, Regardless of exactly how many touches vs. S.H. State sity for 16 years. and quarterback Taylor Cook (Miami) going 6-6, after head coach Bill Snyder he gets, though, senior running back on whom the Baylor defense should key. reclaimed the reins. The Wildcats will Kendall Hunter, who was named an All- Sam Houston rely on the ground game, putting the ball American with 1,515 yards and 16 touch- Sept. 11 - 6 p.m. Kansas in the hands of All-Big 12 senior back downs as a sophomore, will need to be Baylor’s season opener Sept. 4 against Daniel Thomas. If the Bears can put a stopped if the Bears want to snatch one vs. Buffalo Sam Houston State University should be Three weeks after taking on Turner halt to Thomas and keep the homecom- from the Cowboys on the road. the least of Coach Art Briles’ worries… Gill’s former team, the Bears will open should be. The Bearkats returned none of ing crowd a factor for whichever inex- up conference against his current Kan- Texas A&M Sept. 18 - 3:30 p.m. their top offensive producers, and head perienced Wildcat quarterback is under sas squad. Fresh off a disappointing 5-7 center, Baylor should be celebrating more coach Willie Fritz enters his inaugural Baylor football returns home for its at TCU season. This NCAA Division I-AA squad record in 2009, the Jayhawks will be than just the parade this homecoming. looking for offensive playmakers and final two contests. Texas A&M senior appears to provide a less demanding start Jerrod Johnson is the closest match for for the Bears after the last two season will look first to a duo of stout running Texas Sept. 25 - 7 p.m. backs: sixth-year senior Angus Quigley Robert Griffin’s speed at the quarterback openers. position in the conference and he can and sophomore Toben Opurum. It could The second half of the conference at Rice throw, which should make this matchup take a while for the Jayhawks offense to season could pose more difficulty for the Buffalo an intriguing one to watch. get though, so facing them Bears, however. Traveling to As if the fact that it’s a rivalry game early in the season could Austin is never easy, and Kansas University coach Turner Gill and that the schools split the last two Oct. 2 - TBA play right into Baylor’s with Oklahoma took the Buffalo team from winning years were not enough, both teams need hands. and Nebras- vs. Kansas one game to winning the Mid-American this win in order to establish legitimacy Conference and the school’s first bowl ka earlier on in Texas’ in the Big 12 South. game in just three seasons at the helm. Texas Tech sched- The Bulls return 13 starters, 12 of Oct. 9 - TBA ule, the Oklahoma whom are upperclassmen who remember Next, the Bears seek revenge vs. Texas Tech Long- the sweet taste of bowl victory and will against another team with a first-year horns The Bears have the opportunity to want second helpings under new coach, Tommy Tuberville’s Texas Tech. Garrett Gilbert m o s t close the conference schedule with a head coach Jeff Quinn. Tuberville has vowed to keep the run- bang unlike any other during Oct. 16 - TBA and-gun offense, but it’s tough to say likely won’t be caught looking past the Bears. the season. Oklahoma, TCU just how similar the Raiders’ offense at Colorado If Baylor wants an opportunity fore- cast at No. 5 will look. Baylor’s defense will to surprise Mack Brown’s squad on a in the nation need to shut down senior run- Baylor’s rebuilding year, though, this might be by Athlon, is ning back Baron Batch as well first away it. The Longhorns need an answer for picked to Oct. 23 - TBA as once again contain which- matchup the loss of dynamic duo Colt McCoy and win the ever gunslinger Tech has under vs. Kansas State Sept. 18 Jordan Shipley, and sophomore quarter- Big 12 center. If the Bear’s defense can takes them back Garrett Gilbert has yet to prove him- and con- up the road to Fort Worth hold the Raiders’ offense under s e l f . Still, Baylor’s defense must account tend for Oct. 30 - TBA to take on senior quarterback three touchdowns again, the for more than just Gilbert to the national Andy Dalton’s explosive TCU rejuvenated offense should be give its offense a chance to champion- at Texas squad that narrowly missed a enough to notch a “W” this outscore Texas in this one. ship. Time chance to play for the national time around. will tell if title in 2009. Dalton threw Oklahoma State Landry Jones Nov. 6 - TBA Colorado for 2,756 yards, notched 23 Landry Jones can grow into the at Oklahoma State touchdowns last season and Andy Dalton The Bears then head massive shoes left has plenty of dependable tar- A trip to Boulder, north to Stillwater, Okla., behind for him by the No. 1 pick in last gets to throw to. Baylor’s young second- Colo., comes next as head coach looking to avenge a 34-7 spring’s NFL draft, Sam Bradford. ary will need to grow up in a hurry to Dan Hawkins looks to turn the pro- homecoming loss to the That remains an “if,” though, as Nov. 13 - TBA handle this athletic receiving core. gram around after going 16-33 the Cowboys last year. The Jones threw 14 interceptions as a red- vs. Texas A&M Robert Griffin will need his own past four seasons. Baylor’s new addi- Cowboys, also on what shirt freshman in the wake of Bradford’s receivers to step up as well. TCU’s tions in the box should look to exploit looks to be a rebuild- injury. The Bears defensive line will need defense has finished No. 1 in the nation an offensive line that gave up 44 sacks ing year compared to to be huge, though, pressuring Jones and in fewest yards allowed per game for two last year, the most in the Big 12. How- the last two nine- containing senior running back DeMar- Nov. 20 - TBA straight years. ever, Bears beware. Baylor basketball can win seasons, have co Murray, to derail the Sooners this late vs. Oklahoma a new offensive in the season. attest after letting one slip last season that Brandon Wheedon Photos by Associated Press MONDAY | AUGUST 23, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat |B7 Clemens indicted, continues to deny steroid use By Pete Yost lawyer, Rusty Hardin, told a news date was set for Clemens’ initial Clemens had been prominently PEDs. The grand jury heard tes- Former MVP Jose Canseco, Associated Press conference. “He is happy this has court appearance. mentioned in the Mitchell Report, timony from McNamee, who gave who has admitted his own ste- finally happened. We have known The former pitcher faces a Major League Baseball’s own federal authorities syringes he said roid use and accused others, was A federal grand jury’s indict- for some time this was going to combined maximum sentence of accounting of its steroid problem, were used to inject Clemens with the most-mentioned player in the ment of pitching great Roger Cle- happen. We’ll let everything get 30 years in prison and a $1.5 mil- and he went to Capitol Hill on his drugs. Mitchell Report with 105 refer- mens for allegedly lying to Con- taken care of in court.” lion fine if convicted on all charg- own to clear his name in 2008. McNamee has said he injected ences. gress about his use of steroids Hardin said federal prosecu- es. However, under U.S. sentenc- “Let me be clear,” he told law- Clemens more than a dozen times “I am saddened to hear of deals a further blow to baseball, tors made Clemens a plea offer but ing guidelines, he would probably makers. “I have never taken ste- with steroids and HGH from 1998 the indictment of my friend and reinforcing the game’s image as he rejected it. Hardin declined to face no more than 15 to 21 months roids or HGH.” to 2001. Clemens says McNamee former teammate, Roger Clem- a sport where the use of perfor- comment on details of the pro- in prison. What once seemed to be a he- was lying. ens,” Canseco said in a statement mance enhancing drugs was wide- posed plea deal — which ordinar- Hardin said that although said vs. he-said dispute between “As far as we’re concerned, it’s through his attorney. “I am not spread. ily involves admitting to a crime many have argued that Clemens Clemens and his former trainer, vindication,” Earl Ward, one of aware of any use of steroids by The six-count indictment while avoiding the scenario of a should simply admit he took ste- Brian McNamee, once the New McNamee’s attorneys, said of the Roger.” alleges that one of the most domi- multiple-count indictment as hap- roids, “the problem is nobody ever York Yankees’ strength and con- indictment. Major League Baseball did not nant pitchers of his era obstructed pened in the Clemens case. talks about what he should have ditioning coach, escalated into a Clemens was singled out by comment on the indictment. a congressional inquiry with 15 Clemens’ case was assigned to done if he didn’t do it.” federal case. name 82 times in the 409-page different statements made under U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton, “And he didn’t do it and he’s Clemens and McNamee testi- report, compiled by former Senate oath, including denials that he who presided over the perjury and adamant about that and always fied under oath at the 2008 hear- Majority Leader George Mitchell AP Baseball Writer Ben Walker had ever used steroids or human obstruction trial of Vice President has been. Today is just another ing before a House committee and released in December 2007. and AP Sports Writers Mike Fitz- growth hormone. As he did when Dick Cheney’s former chief of continuing part of that saga,” Har- and contradicted each other about Much of the information on Cle- patrick, Ronald Blum and Beth he testified to a House committee staff, I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby. No din said. whether the pitcher had used mens came from McNamee. Harris contributed to this report. in 2008, the seven-time Cy Young winner denied using the substanc- es again Thursday and said he will fight to clear his name. “I never took HGH or Steroids. And I did not lie to Congress,” Clemens said on Twitter. “I look forward to challenging the Gov- ernments accusations, and hope people will keep an open mind until trial. I appreciate all the support I have been getting. I am happy to finally have my day in court.” Clemens is just the latest superstar to be ensnared in baseball’s steroid scandal. All-time home run king Barry Bonds is sched- uled to go on trial in March on charges of lying to a federal grand jury when he said he never know- ingly used performance-enhancing drugs. Slugger Mark McGwire admitted earlier this year to using steroids. Clemens, who turned 48 this month, ranks ninth on the career list with 354 victories and was an 11-time All-Star. During a 23-year career that ended in 2007, he played for the Boston Red Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Yankees and the Houston Astros and struck out 4,672 with a lifetime 3.12 ERA. The rampant use of performance-enhancing drugs in the 1990s and early 2000s has been one of baseball’s worst scandals. The indictments against Clem- ens raise new questions about whether the superstar will ever be enshrined in the sport’s Hall of Fame — and might instead spend time in prison. Clemens also used his lawyer Thursday to insist that he was tell- ing the truth. “Roger is looking forward to his day in court,” the athlete’s

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Rep. Chet Edwards, Starr refer- enced, lobbied for public hearings regarding the impact of a possible Big 12 disbandment, as did state representative Jim Dunnam. “Long-term decisions about the future of our state’s univer- sities and their respective cit- ies should be made in public,” Edwards said in a website release published June 10. Nebraska officially made its move June 12. To many it marked the Big 12’s termination, but Texas had other ideas. As soon as the Longhorns elected to remain in the Big 12, other potential Pac 10 transfers followed suit. Reasons for Texas’ decision may have included the possibility of its own television network and the $20 million the school will earn under the conference’s current Fox and ESPN television deals. Oklahoma and Texas A&M also get $20 million annually, while the other schools earn between $14 million and $17 million as ESPN.com reported. Bay- lor earned between $7 million and $10 million last year. With the dust settled, head coach Art Briles has been focused on the same thing all along. “It’s my job to get Baylor out there and make them a force in this league that we’re in and do whatever is in my power to at least get us bowl eligible,” said Briles. “So that’s really where all my time and energy is at.” Starr now encourages the Bay- lor family to back its teams and show the country that Baylor can compete in terms of fan support. “The ties are very deep, and now we need 40,000 plus people in the stands, every week,” Starr told The Lariat. “I would love for us to move to selling out. I would like for folks to be saying, ‘Oh my goodness, I didn’t order my tickets soon enough.” Monday | August 23, 2010 | the B8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Add color to your dorm for less! $ 29 4 ea. H-E-B Bravo Liquid Laundry Detergent 50 oz., assorted varieties

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By The Associated Press need to sit out the whole pre- extra tight end or fullback helping season. Neither one of those (start- Brewster on the right side when OXNARD, Calif. — On the ing linemen) is going to be back in they do pass. Sure, that means they opening drive of their last pre- the preseason so the theory of don’t won’t get a true test of their offense, season game, the Dallas Cow- put him in there because those two but Dallas wasn’t planning to dig boys’ offensive line missed enough guys are gone, well, then he doesn’t deep into the playbook anyway. blocks to get Tony Romo sacked play. He just sits out. That’s the silly Phillips said how long the start- three times. part to me.” ers stay in will depend on how Now the Cowboys are about Kyle Kosier and Marc Colombo they’re doing. The better they play, to face a San Diego defense that were lost this week to knee injuries. the quicker they can have the night just blitzed Chicago so often and Colombo had arthroscopic sur- off. Romo’s health will be consid- so well that the Bears pulled start- gery and is expected back within ered, too, if the Chargers are find- er Jay Cutler earlier than they’d two weeks; certainly by the season ing their way to him with ease. planned. And Dallas will play the opener. Kosier doesn’t need sur- The Cowboys have allowed Chargers on Saturday night with gery but could miss up to the first 11 sacks this preseason. Holland two backups starting on the offen- three games. hasn’t played because of a ham- sive line. With neither starter back this string, but he should be OK con- “I stayed up all night and wor- preseason, Dallas has little choice sidering he’s made 48 career starts ried about Romo,” coach Wade but to plug in the replacements and played 74 games. Brewster is Phillips said. “But I think he’ll be and hope for the best. The Cow- essentially a rookie because he was all right playing behind a make- boys certainly need the work. They injured all of last season, his first. shift offensive line.” haven’t scored a touchdown in ei- Rookie linebacker Sean Lee He was being sarcastic. Very. ther of their preseason games. The and rookie safety Akwasi Owusu- Phillips said Friday that he ex- starters have played only 32 snaps, Ansah are expected to make their pects to use his starters for “pretty mounting several good drives but preseason debuts. Owusu-Ansah close to a half” against the Char- failing to finish them. also will be the primary returner gers. That includes Montrae Hol- Of course, there’s a fine line be- on punts and kickoffs. land at left guard and newbie Rob- tween the benefit of live action and “I think it’ll be important to see ert Brewster at right tackle. the risk of losing Romo to injury. both of them,” Phillips said. And Romo at quarterback. So the Cowboys will take precau- Tight end Martellus Bennett AP Photo “Romo needs to get ready to tions. Romo will have fewer seven- also is expected to play for the first Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Doug Free, right, blocks against offensive tackle Will Barker (73) during drills at play,” Phillips said. “He doesn’t step drops, more handoffs and an time this summer. the NFL football team’s training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in San Antonio. Kempf ascending through minor leagues

By Rachel Roach everybody’s names I move,” Kempf harder.” model,” Smith said. “We were for- Sports writer said laughing. “It’s been fun and That work ethic has not only tunate to have Willie for four years, great experience so far and I love played a role in his success as a and when you get a guy back like Recent Baylor graduate from everything about it.” player, but in his motivation to be that its really something hard to Castroville Willie Kempf has been Kempf has been a productive a role model for others. put a value on.” doing big things while pursuing and stand-out pitcher for most of Kempf viewed his experience Looking back at Kempf’s col- his career in professional baseball. his career. He has a 6-2 record, 1.94 as a Baylor captain and starter as a legiate statistics and comparing The Atlanta Braves drafted Kempf ERA, and a 0.88 WHIP in 60.1 in- fond one, stating, “That was some- them to his recent output with the in the 27th round last June. He be- nings between the GCL Braves, thing I loved. I remember when I minor league teams, one thing is gan pitching for the rookie-level Danville and Rome. came in, looking up to the older consistent: his ability to maintain Gulf Coast League Braves June 21, However, this isn’t the first time guys thinking how much I re- a low ERA. and was quickly promoted to the Kempf has been turning heads spected them and how much they Having a low ERA is critical rookie-level Danville Braves after with his pitching ability. While meant to me, and then growing for pitchers and their success, and pitching three games for a total of playing for the Bears last season into that role was something that it has no doubt benefitted Kempf 11 innings with no earned runs. the right-handed pitcher earned a was very special for me.” and his teams. “He needed to be challenged 9-2 record, 3.02 ERA and 80 strike- Kempf hopes to continue to “He showed up well schooled. more at a higher level,” said Derek outs in 83.1 innings. encourage and support his fel- He was very intelligent about his Lewis, Danville pitching coach. The three-year letterman and low teammates in the professional plans. He came with a game-plan While pitching for the Dan- two-year team captain was a ben- league as well. (he brought) from college,” Lewis ville for five games and producing efit to the Bears and a comforting Even though “professional said. a 1.91 ERA, Kempf was promoted talent while participating in the baseball is a lot different,” Kempf It has been a whirlwind expe- again on July 31, and he now plays NCAA tournament last June. says. “I plan on going about my rience for Kempf thus far, but he for the Class-A Rome Braves. Kempf’ says he tries to “go as business the right way” and “just stays appreciative for the oppor- Courtesy Photo | Rome Braves “It’s been an incredible ride hard as you can go all the time, helping guys out whenever I can.” tunity. Willie Kempf tosses a pitch for the Class-A Rome Braves. In his Aug. 18 so far. This is the third team [the [and] work hard for everything Baylor baseball coach Steve “It’s a dream come true for me. start at Charleston, Kempf held the RiverDogs scoreless in 5.0 innings Rome Braves] I’ve been to in the you want to do, [because] if not Smith had only good things to say It’s something I’ve worked hard to while striking out eight batters and allowing only two hits. last month and a half; just as I learn there’s someone out there working about Kempf. “He’s just a good achieve,” Kempf said.

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Student actors shine in ‘Dani Girl’ Interested in being By Lela Atwood formances on Aug. 13, 14, and 15 No one could bear to see Dani suf- an Uproar artist? Contributor in Theater 11, a small auditorium fer as she cradled her teddy bear in nestled in the Hooper-Schaefer her lap. A mother sitting in front of -Visit the Uproar website A 9-year old girl hauntingly Fine Arts building. Somehow, the me clutched her daughter, who had (www.uproarrecords.com) sits on her hospital bed singing smaller theater brought an espe- a stuffed animal strangely identical or the Student Productions requiems to a bunny who she said cially close connection between to Dani’s. website (www.baylor.edu/ died from disease. Dani, played by the audience and the performers. During a question-and-answer studentproductions) to regis- theater performance major Rachel All seats were close enough for the session the actors held after show, ter for the Uproar Network Brown of Keller, has leukemia and audience to read the actors’ eyes some of the audience members ex- -Submit an audition request by signing up in the wants to believe with all her might and see their tears. pressed concern about some of the campus programs office or that she will conquer the disease. I found the play stunning. It scenes in the play. Several strong e-mailing Taylor Pfeiffer at brought up questions about God’s words are also used in some of the [email protected] role and why tragedies like child- more intense scenes, which I found THEATER REVIEW -Audition on Sept. 25 or hood leukemia exist, but left the understandable due to the nature 26. New artists will be an- Then her hair falls out and she audience to come up with their of the situation. Even though the nounced Oct. 1 is forced to question “Why can- own answers. Mature beyond the main character is a young child, cer?” with the help of her imagi- years of her short but challenging the fliers distributed around Bay- nary friend and guardian angel, life, Dani asks her mother, “What lor’s campus stated that the play played by Matt Tolbert, a Rowlett is the difference between believing was for audiences 12 and up. senior. When Marty, played by and make-believing? They both The Greyman Theatre Co. was Lauren Irons Huntsville junior Joshua Gonzales, make you feel better.” created this year by Baylor students Uproar artist David Dulcie and his band will be at Wac’d Out, a concert on Sunday for Waco college students. becomes her roommate, they set The characters seemed so gen- under the leadership of artistic off to explore the why bad things uine in their questions, and the producer Matt Tolbert and man- happen and come face-to-face with mother’s cries are especially mov- aging producer Joshua Gonzales. the personification of cancer itself. ing as her world falls apart. Its purpose is to perform modern “Dani Girl” was directed by I left the production with a plays and to give new writers the Uproar prepares for future Kelsey Ervi, a Waco senior, and rock in my throat as I forced my- chance to see their works come to performed by the Greyman The- self to hold back tears. I was not life. Seamless and professional in By Jenna DeWitt “We are doing what we love be- Dulcie and the Ragtag Army, will atre Co. with support from the the only one. Sniffing could be their work, a performance by this Arts & entertainment editor fore we graduate,” said vice presi- be performing at Wac’d Out from Wacoan. heard throughout the audience, group is not to be missed. dent Lincoln Faulkner, a Rockdale 4 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Heritage The independent, student-run and the director was kind to dis- Throughout college, students junior. “This program stretches Square. The event, advertised as theater company gave three per- perse Kleenex to the teary-eyed. Grade: A take their dreams and turn them you beyond your limits and en- “Waco’s Back to College Music into careers, whether they are plan- courages you to take initiative and Bash,” will also feature Speak, ning on becoming social workers, learn how to work in the fast pace Bright Light Social Hour and the educators, lawyers, accountants or of the entertainment industry.” James Curlin Band. The event is Salsa festival heats up H.O.T. fair even rock stars — at least for mu- Emory sophomore Brin Bea- free and open to all students from sicians performing with Uproar ver signed as an artist with Uproar Baylor, Texas State Technical Col- Records. last year after performing in After lege and McLennan Community complex on Saturday evening Uproar is Baylor’s recording Dark, the student talent show dur- College. Wac’d Out will also in- label run by and for students. The ing Parents Weekend. Beaver said clude free food and door prizes. By Jenna DeWitt ship Fund. Event organizers said organization gives both aspiring the organization provided oppor- The event is a collaboration be- Arts & entertainment editor each organization receives about artists and music and entertain- tunities for growth as a performing tween Uproar and the Greater $80,000 to $120,000 from the ment marketing majors a place to artist. Waco Chamber of Commerce. The Heart O’ Texas Fair Com- event. practice their future careers. “I’m able to see what it is like The label hopes to sign new art- plex is getting spicy this weekend Martinez urges those interested This experience is not just the being a real artist in the industry,” ists after their fall auditions, held with a fundraiser for the Arthritis to arrive early, as the salsa goes fast, kiddie version of the recording she said. Sept. 25 and 26. New artists will be Lariat file photo Foundation and the Heart O’ Texas “usually an hour to an hour and industry. According to Uproar Beaver said that through Up- announced Oct. 1. Potential artists Scholarship Fund. The 15th an- Waco.” half after the doors open”. president Taylor Ashcraft, the label roar, young artists “learn to em- must be Baylor students, but can nual Margarita and Salsa Festival Martinez said the foundation General admission tickets are is much like a major record label. brace the time you have onstage” perform in any genre. will feature salsa and guacamole is particularly concerned with the $27 through Ticketmaster at www. The senior from Humble said Up- and risk “playing your own stuff “If you want to get involved competitions as well as live music issues that arise with childhood ticketmaster.com or the box office roar “is very hands-on and time- in front of people and seeing how as an artist, do a little bit of self- by Texas Renegade, Wade Bowen, arthritis. According to the founda- at the fair (254-776-1660) until consuming but you get a very real they respond to it.” promotion on your own and have Eli Young Band and Randy Rogers tion, there are more than 300,000 midnight Friday, and will cost $32 view of what it is like to work in the Uproar artists met with major a following. Be willing to put in as Band. children affected by the condition. at the door. Parking will cost $5. music industry.” record label EMI Records over the much as we do,” Ashcraft said. Around 7,000 to 10,000 are ex- “There are only 200 pediatric The doors will open at 5 p.m. and “I’m interning at Columbia Re- summer in Nashville. Beavers said those auditioning pected to attend from across Texas rheumatologists nationwide. The the music starts at 6 p.m. cords right now,” she said earlier “That was probably the best should not be afraid to dive in. and Oklahoma. closest is in Dallas or Austin. Some V.I.P. tickets are also available this month. “What we do at Up- experience of all. It’s not every day “As a freshman, I just took a “It is our biggest event,” said have to travel to a different state,” for $150. The V.I.P. section will be roar is really similar to Columbia.” that you get an opportunity like step of faith and it got me here,” she Rachel Martinez from the Arthri- Martinez said. Caribbean-themed, including Ca- Other student officers and art- that,” Beaver said. said. “If it is in your heart and you tis Foundation. “We started in Proceeds from the event are ribbean food. It will also feature ists also voiced support for the Two other 2009-2010 Uproar love to do it, there is never a reason the parking lot of Crickets. It has split between the foundation an additional band, Kristen Kelley label’s resemblance to the profes- artists, Zoo Studio and David to stop.” developed into a huge event for and the Heart O’ Texas Scholar- and the Modern Day Drifters. sional world. MONDAY | AUGUST 23, 2010 www.baylorlariat.com Arts & Entertainment the Baylor Lariat |B11 Sky Sailing brings new dreams but no steam to scene By Nick Dean who tired of Ocean Eyes after be- Editor in chief ing on a electro-pop high for two or three weeks and, unfortunately, Sky Adam Young’s Owl City album Sailing has done the same. “Ocean Eyes” composed of un- Young’s recent release doesn’t imaginable story lines about rela- stray far enough from technology tionships submerged in love and not to bore me after a few weeks. millions of fireflies sky rocketed to If every one of Sky Sailing’s new popularity. songs moved as far from electro- Now, the 20-something from pop as the album’s fifth track, “A Minnesota is back and this time Little Opera Goes A Long Way” his music takes you from foaming does, the album would actually take waves to puffy white clouds. Young’s side project, Sky Sailing, is still a one-man show but this time ALBUM REVIEW the acoustic guitar takes a promi- nent role and listeners accustomed center stage. Sky Sailing does rely to Young’s music get a different tim- more heavily on guitar and piano — bre than normal. sounds that add down-to-earth ele- The album, titled “An Airplane ments — but it doesn’t go quite far Lariat file photo Carried Me to Bed,” is a compila- enough to hit the ground running. The cast of Baylor ShowTime! holds their final pose during Baylor University’s spring 2010 After Dark show. tion of songs the young master I got my money’s worth out of mixer wrote in 2006 before hitting the new Sky Sailing album as Young the charts with Owl City last year. walked me through his pre-Owl I was skeptical of Young creat- City dreams, but the album can fall ing an entirely different band for flat after a while. Overall, the album After Dark auditions stir competition songs that echoed the sentiments is a great compilation of Young’s of off-the-ground highs of love work and provides for an awesome By Jenna DeWitt After Dark is one of the first where the performer is on stage to After Dark is a variety show, so we and below-the-sea blues of despair. low-key background for studying, Arts & entertainment editor traditions during Parents Week- the lights used,” Pullin said. “We can’t have half of the acts be a stu- However, the distinction between but I don’t see any of the tracks hit- end. This year the show will be held also make sure everything sounds dent sitting on a stool playing the the two is big enough for me to be ting the top of the charts. At Baylor’s talent show, there at at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in perfect. When it comes time for the guitar and singing,” Frazee said. fine with separate bands. If you are a lover of techno- are no eliminations, judges or com- Waco Hall. Tickets are sold for $10, show, we are just there to make sure “My advice would be: do some- Released on June 13, the album pop, you won’t stop listening. petition. That’s what the auditions $12, $14 or $16, depending on the everything runs smoothly.” thing different. There is a much captures a part of Young that has But, if you are searching for a are for. seating area. Since After Dark is a variety higher chance of making the show been evident since he hit the scene new twist on a style reminiscent After Dark auditions are seri- Auditions are right around the if you’re the only person audition- — he has always been a dreamer. of Relient K’s “Mmhmm” al- ous business for those eager for a corner for those preparing for the ing with that specific talent.” Sky Sailing leaves the rhythmic bum you’ll be disappointed. chance to perform onstage at Waco show. Auditions will be held Aug. “Each individual Pullin echoed Frazee’s call for synthesizers and picks up the piano Hall. Last year, More than 70 acts 30 and 31 in Waco Hall. As the first Baylor student has uniqueness. and guitar and spells out his child- Grade: B+ auditioned for 16 spots. Those 16 major performance of the school been given so many “Each individual Baylor student hood dreams of love, friendship, went on to perform for more than year for the Student Productions has been given so many different exploration and adventure. 4,000 audience members, includ- committee, After Dark means different talents.” talents,” she said. “Bring us some- I know I can’t be the only one ing their fellow students, alumni, back-to-school is crunch time to thing you think we have never seen professors and parents. prepare for the show. Sarah Pullin | Houston senior before.” “We traditionally have about Student Productions handles Past auditions can be viewed on 100 acts audition. It always proves everything from judging the audi- the After Dark web page at www. Follow The Baylor Lariat on difficult to judge because the tal- tions to building the sets. Houston show, being unique is important. baylor.edu/studentproductions. ent is just so good,” student pro- senior Sarah Pullin, serving on the Standing out among the other 99 Auditions will be filmed. ductions coordinator Keith Frazee committee for her second year, said students auditioning can be hard, Those interested in auditioning Twitter said. “We generally take 12 to 20 the committee has been working but the diversity in the acts contrib- can sign up at the Campus Pro- acts each year. That depends on the on this year’s show since last spring. utes to the show’s entertainment grams on the first floor of the Bill length and flow of each act as well, “When the show gets closer, we value. 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Distributed by Tribune Media All Tribune Services. rights reserved. 1 SOLUTION TO SATURDAY’S PUZZLE Level: MONDAY | AUGUST 23, 2010 | the B12 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Alumni’s music tells ‘Stories’ of hope By Jenna DeWitt about with what the song is saying us, has a hand in what we are doing A&E editor — “don’t wait” and “live for today” and is taking care of us. In a dark Q and stuff. It was based on a true world, we have to trust in God. Baylor alum story and by the time we got done With these songs, God was speak- Ryan Gregg, with it, we were happy with how it ing that back, “I’m going to take lead guitarist turned out. care of you” and trust God with the and vocalistA for Addison Road, whole situation. I feel more sturdy shares his perspective on its new now and better in my faith. release, “Stories,” and the band’s long list of joys and storms over Q: You’ve just had a baby, Lila the past two years. Kate. How has life been as new parents? Q: Is your new album, “Stories,” A: She’s two months old. She more like your independent album is great. She is actually wearing a “Some Kind of Spark” or like your Baylor outfit today. more recent self-titled album? A: We are hoping “Stories” is a Q: Addison Road has come a good combination of both. Keep- long way since the fall of 2007, ing the pop side but being more when Baylor’s senior class saw you artistic and creative. That’s what we perform at our first Chapel our are hoping for, somewhere in be- freshman year. You’ve had top rat- tween and not have the exact same Q: Did all the songs you wrote ings on iTunes and Billboard; your songs have gotten consistent play sound but trying to expand on it. for this project come from real ex- Courtesy photo periences? on Christian radio stations like KLOVE; you’ve been nominated Ryan Simmons, Jenny Simmons, Ryan Gregg and Travis Lawrence released their newest album, “Stories.” Q: How much of the album did A: Yes, we always try to be as for Dove awards and CCM Read- you guys write yourselves? genuine and real as we can. I just ers’ Choice awards. How do you A: We actually wrote all of it ex- don’t know how to tell a story un- stay grounded in the midst of all cept for one song. TobyMac wrote less I really believe in it or am deal- this? Album reveals true emotion, life lessons the first song, “Fight Another Day.” ing with it. I just have to say what A: We aren’t thinking, “Wow, It was really cool because in the By Jenna DeWitt self-titled label debut have been lovable in the first place. This I’m thinking. We want to be real, we are doing so good.” We are al- song it talks about when the fire Arts & Entertainment a roller coaster of change for is still a collection of fun pop for better or for worse. ways thinking, “What can we do editor gets hot, will you walk away, and Q: After the crazy last two years the band. They have been on a tunes that will undoubtedly be better?” We are very grounded. search for a new drummer. A on constant repeat on the radio when we recorded we really liked While it’s cool, that stuff doesn’t See The Lariat’s blog at Alanis Morrisette has noth- car accident totaled their van. with all of the album’s earworms the music and what it is saying, get to our heads. There is nothing baylorlariat.wordpress.com ing on Addison Road when it Their trailer and equipment and positivity. but then two months after we fin- glamorous about being in a band. for more coverage of comes to “ironic.” ished recording it, we went on tour We have been very blessed with has been stolen twice, once by a Since they are so relatable for “Stories” and Addison Road. Over the past few years, the with Sanctus Real in an RV and it radio and people are enjoying our convicted murderer. With these anyone who has gone through band faced the same monumen- caught fire. We had to play a con- stuff. times of testing has come joy as hard times, these songs quickly tal test multiple times: whether cert that night after we lost every- well. Their sophomore release become old friends. that your band has had, how do they lived the beliefs they pres- thing and here’s that song. Actually Q: Do you see the band staying has seen the tops of the charts, On paper, the lyrics can seem you deal with the hard times? ent in their songs. Especially a lot of the songs on the album felt mainly in the Christian market or including No. 2 on iTunes’ far too emo for the poppy music, A: Something that seems really when their RV was consumed like they were directly speaking to crossing over to the mainstream as Christian Music Store. Three of but in reality, the combination crazy for us, like the fire, but at the by flames just one week into what we ended up going through. well? the band members are new par- works oddly well to make the same time, there are so many peo- their spring tour, they had to ask I felt like it was also a chance to A: Especially starting out ear- ents. Add in Dove and reader songs more raw and relevant. ple going through so many things. themselves the same questions give us some credibility to what ly, we wanted to write songs that choice award nominations, and Plus, with all Addison Road has We just felt reaffirmed over and they sang on their new single, we are saying. God’s given a whole could be both, but it came to the these alumni seem to be doing endured, it has real situations to over that we were just in a tough “Fight Another Day,” written by new spin on these songs than when point where we had to be one or a pretty great job of spreading back up their testimonies. spot going through tough times. Grammy-award winner toby- we had written them. They have a the other. We decided to be very their green and gold afar. The frank “Won’t Let Me Especially through the fire, God Mac. whole new meaning for us. honest with faith in our lyrics, but But is it any good? Go” states the band’s response to took care of us and the body of “Will you step aside when it crossing over isn’t something we From the moment these these trials quite gracefully: Christ reached out to take care of all falls down, and watch it burn Q: Is “Don’t Wait” based on a are trying to do. We are just doing “Stories” begin, they proclaim “Welcome to my latest di- us. It was actually one of the most away? … Will you walk away true story of losing a friend? our thing. a message of hope even bolder saster/Same book just another encouraging times I remember us when the fire gets hot? Or fight A: It is, actually. We were kind than before, with undeniable chapter/I never thought it could having. In the midst of it, it ended another day?” the song asks. The of going back and forth. We had Q: As alums, what advice would witnesses to the band members’ be worse than last year/But here up being a really cool thing. band had to make the choice not a couple versions of it done, but you give to current Baylor students? faith. The lyrics reveal a vulner- I am again today/I laugh ‘cause to walk away from their minis- we totally changed it. When we A: Try to do something that ability that goes deeper than the it hurts when I scream/But I’ll Q: How have these experiences try, even as the literal fire con- first started writing it I thought, you enjoy to help people. Remem- feel-good clichés of all too many make it through ‘cause I believe” changed you personally? sumed everything they had with “This song is going to be so dark.” ber who you are and what God has songs released in the Christian A: It made me question if I them on the road. I thought it would be hard to put a done for you. Go and make the market. These songs do not stray Grade: A needed to keep doing it, which I The past two years since their light into it, maybe. But we thought did. God obviously has a plan for most of it. from all that made the band it was something important to talk