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Observer Left, Tyrone Willingham addresses the media Saturday at USC. Right, Notre Dame athletic director speaks to the media Tuesday at a press conference in which White announced the firing of Willingham after the third-year head coach compiled a 21-15 record at the University.

participated in a round of discus­ he has input on long-term position at Notre Dame. Football doesn't make enough progress." By HEATHER sions and coach Willingham was University decisions, but that is very important to this institu­ Although Willingham struggled VAN HOEGARDEN aware of those conversations as Malloy still has the final say. tion. I think everybody in the on the field, White commended Sports Ediror we proceeded." White said Willingham was room realizes that and under­ his efforts ofl' the field as a repre­ Sources said there was a notified of the University's deci­ stands that, and competing at sentative of Notre Dame. For the first time ever, Notre Board of Trustees meeting sion Tuesday morning. Later that the highest level is of the utmost "All of us had great expecta­ Dame fired its football coach Monday night, during which the afternoon, the players were importance." tions when we sat here three before his original contract decision to fire Willingham was called in for a meeting to discuss Notre Dame has been inconsis­ years ago, and in a number of expired, as Notre Dame football made. the decision. tent this season. After losing to ways Tyrone has been an excel­ coach Tyrone Willingham's term White said University President The University's decision to fire unranked Brigham Young in the lent fit and a great representa­ ended Tuesday after three sea­ Father Edward Malloy and select Willingham season -opener, tive of our program," White said. sons at the hHlm of the Irish. leadership oflicers make most of comes on the the Irish de­ "lie personally has displayed Willingham, who was not the policy decisions at the heels of another .. The decision was feated then-No. impeccable integrity and tremen­ available for comment Tuesday, University. blowout loss for made by the University 8 Michigan. dous character, and his players leaves Notre Dame with a 21-15 "I think it's fair to say, I report the Irish. During They won two have represented themselves oil' record, including this season's 6- to the president and at the end of Willingham's senior leadership, and straight games the field in a first-class manner." 5 regular season campaign, the day, I serve at the will of the three years, the in concert with the before getting Notre Dame, who recently which concluded Saturday with a president at the University of Irish have lost by University senior blown out by accepted an invitation to the Dec. 41-10lossatNo.l USC. Notre Dame," White said. 31 points or then-No. 15 28 Insight Bowl, has not decided Notre Dame athletic director "Father Malloy and select offi­ more five times. leadership., Purdue. After if it will still participate, pending Kevin White said Tuesday it was cers tend to make most of the Prior to winning two on a team decision. Willingham's on-the-field per­ policy decisions relating to all the Willingham, the Kevin White more games, White said a search f<>r a new formance that led to the decision. different entities at the Irish had just. Notre Dame athletic Notre Dame football coach will begin right "We simply have not made the University of Notre Dame. I had four such losses lost at home away. progress on the field that we an opportunity to fully partici­ in 38 years. director against Boston "We will immediately begin a need to make," White said in his pate, as wnll as some participa­ White said al- College only to national search for a new foot­ initial statement. "Nor have we tion with some partieipation of though the blow-outs were a fac­ defeat then-No. 9 Tennessee on ball coaeh," White said. "I don't been able to create the positive select leadership trustees, as tor in the decision, it wasn't just the road. Notre Dame dosed its have any particular parameters momentum necessary in our well." one thing that led to the decision. season with a 41-38 loss to in mind, other than identifying efforts to return the Notre Dame University spokesman Matt "I don't know that I can point Pittsburgh at homt~ and the loss an individual who can lead Notre program to the elite level of the Storin said Tuesday that the col­ to anything in particular. I think to USC on the road. Dame football back to the sus­ college football world." laboration between University as we put it all together, as I said "On Saturday, we struggled," tained level of excellence that White said the decision to fire President-elect Father John pretty carefully in this statement White said. "We 'w' been up and everyone associated with thn Willingham was made by the Jenkins and Malloy f(Jllowed the or this release. we just weren't I down and sidPways a little bit, a. University and the program senior leadership at Notre Dame. decision-making pattPrn the two don't think. manufacturing thn little bit inconsistPnt. I think th(' wants and desin:~s." "The decision was made by the have used sino~ Jenkins was momentum, the progress that we pmgram is doscr than when he University senior leadership, and named Malloy's successor in felt WI~ needed to have to move arrivnd, and I think we were in concert with the University May. Jenkins told The Observer this program back to the elite," making progress, by my view Contact Heather Van Hoegarden senior leadership," \Vhite said. "I in October that in this process, he said. "That's not a negotiable and view of the University, just at [email protected]

Average Wins in First 3 Seasons vs. Average Career Wins at Notre Dame Jesse Harper: Elrner Layden: Terry Brennan: Ara Paseghian: Gerry Faust: Bob Davie: Note: Knute Rockne coached only six games in his ftrst season going First 3 seasons 6. 7 First 3 seasons 6A First 3 seasons 6.3 First 3 seasons 8.3* First 3 seasons 6.0 First 3 seasons 7.0 3· 1·2. In seasons two through four he averaged 9.3. His career Career 6.8 Career 6.7 Career 6.4 Career 4.3 Career 6.0 Career 7.0 record from seasons two through 13 is 8.5.

Hunk Anderson: Frank Leahy: Joe Kuharich: Dan Devine: Lou Holtz: Tyrone Willingham: *Indicates a national championship was won in the ftrst three First 3 seasons 5.3 First 3 seasons 8.0* First 3 sea"ons 4.0 First 3 seasons 9.3* First 3 seasons 8.3* First 3 seasons 7.0 seasons. Career 5.3 Career 7.8 Career 4.3 Career 8.8 Career 9.0 Career 7.0 page 2 The Observer + IN FOCUS Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Despite outside belief, Tuesday a sad day for Irish

CLAIRE KELLEY!The Observer Irish head coach Tyrone Willingham leads his team out of the tunnel this season. Willingham was fired Tuesday after compiling a 21-15 record in his three years at the University. The decision came with much support from alumni and fans.

My first conversation with seasons. Willingham did much more for Willingham told a group of stu­ Tuesday, near the end of a sec­ Tyrone Willingham was brief. Tuesday was a sad day the University than many people dents when he was first hired. ond disappointing season in I nervously introduced myself, because too many people rooted realize. He pushed his players to He recalled ordering a meal at a three tries. He didn't expect the made small talk and quickly for this move. Too many people succeed in the classroom, and nearby fast food restaurant. news - neither did his assistant walked away. It was the shortest rejoiced in Willingham's fall. Too the players responded with Before he could finish ordering, coaches, who were on the road of conversa­ many people think ridding the some of the highest GPAs this the person taking the order recruiting. tions, but it University of Willingham and football program has ever seen. asked, "Aren't you Tyrone A man that stands for every­ was long bringing in a head coach from He indirectly increased minor­ Willingham?" Willingham intro­ thing that is right about this enough to Utah will magically turn every­ ity enrollment at a school com­ duced himself, then spent the University, a man that made this leave an thing around for the fallen Irish. prised of mostly white, upper­ next 20 minutes standing out­ school better during his three impression - The truth is, it won't. middle-class students. side and signing autographs for years in South Bend, a man that I liked this There is no quick fix to Notre And he restored respect and a number of people. did everything he could to man. I liked Dame's problems. character to a Notre Dame pro­ Situations like this show return Notre Dame football to him a lot. People blame Willingham for gram that was reeling with Willingham understood peoples' glory, is now a part of the past, Maybe it Notre Dame's struggles the past embarrassment after the George passion for this University. joining the ranks of recently dis­ was the firm Joe Hettler several seasons. There is obvi­ O'Leary debacle. That's why he was reportedly appointing Irish coaches Gerry handshake. ous reality to those criticisms. As the losses mounted, distraught when athletic direc­ Faust and Bob Davie. Maybe it was He didn't produce - bottom Willingham was criticized for tor Kevin White informed him of While many Notre Dame's fans the way he Sports Writer line. But it wasn't completely his the smallest aspects of his char­ the firing. Willingham is a proud celebrated Willingham's firing, took time out fault. He was expected to imple­ acter. He didn't show enough man. He wanted to succeed at­ the coach silently sulked into the ofhis busy ment a radically different emotion, critics said. He didn't Notre Dame, to show his background, into a fraternity of day to speak with me. Maybe I offense and do so against one of supply enough answers to the doubters he was the right choice failed Irish football coaches that was just awestruck at meeting the nation's toughest schedules. team's problem, they claimed. three years ago. no one wants to join. Notre Dame's football coach. In To make matters worse, he won He didn't care about Notre But sometimes things don't But contrary to popular belief, any case, I've always rooted for his first eight games, raising Dame, people argued. work out. Willingham couldn't Tuesday was a sad day in Notre Willingham to succeed. expectations to a level unfair to But what outsiders saw as stick around for another year or Dame's rich football tradition. That's why I believe Tuesday any coach. Former Irish head shortcomings, I saw as qualities. two because too many alumni, That's because, Tuesday, was a sad day for the Notre coach Lou Holtz once said, Willingham always kept the too many students and too many Notre Dame abruptly said good­ Dame family. Not because I felt "Notre Dame fans expect a same even-keel demeanor, Notre Dame administrators and bye to one of its own. Willingham shouldn't have been minor miracle every Saturday never letting his emotions get trustees felt he was the wrong fired. He should have. The and a major one every now and the best of him. He joked with man for the job. Another season The opinions expressed in this blowout defeats, the inconsis­ then." This isn't far from the reporters and made us feel com­ that produced just seven or column are those of the author tent performances, the poor truth, and by winning early, fortable. Most importantly, he eight wins would not have been and not necessarily those of The recruiting, the terrible home Willingham indirectly set him­ did care - not just about his enough to keep the critics at Observer. record - all justified this firing, self up to fall hard. players, but about people. bay. Contact Joe 1/ettler atjhet­ even if it was after only three Aside from football, I remember a story So Willingham was fired [email protected]

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Wednesday, December 1, 2004 The Observer + IN FOCUS page 3 Silent reaction. not unexpected Quiet and calm, Willingham remains in control despite ups and downs

Dame record books decades By MATT LOZAR from now, people will only see Sports Writer the 8-0 start followed by the numerous lopsided losses and 13 Tyrone Willingham stepped to wins in 28 games. the podium on Jan. 1, 2002 and But looking past that. there's a took over perhaps the most man people won't see. demanding coaching job in col­ They won't see a coach who lege football. had the support of many of his The way Willingham got there players Tuesday, despite the sub­ was quiet and not flashy- just standard results of the past two like his personality. years. Just like their coach, the Growing up in Jacksonville, players stayed silent in another N.C., Willingham faced many period of turmoil in a program problems because of his race. that has seen more than its fair The city was integrated when share. Willingham was 12. On his high They won't see a coach who school football team, instead of had only three seasons to take complaining or quitting about players recruited for an option the lack of playing time, offense and put them in a pro­ Willingham kept working hard style attack. Willingham never and eventually got his chance at complained about not having his quarterback when the starter players in the system and nei­ got hurt. ther did his players. During th(' coaching search to They won't see a coach who replace Bob Davie in December was as good a representative of 2001, Willingham was one of the the University as anyone in a mid-range candidates, according leadership position at Notre to the media and fans. When Dame. Willingham was just as George O'Leary had to resign, concerned with his players' aca­ Notre Dame athletic director demic and spiritual development Kevin White went back to the as he was with their football man who he called first - development. He led by example Willingham. Tyrone Willingham Career Profile on the field and in the interview But nobody knew about that room. But he didn't do it in high­ initial phone call until 1977: Michigan State; Graduate Assistant profile events or in front of the -- .. ~.···' media - it was about quiet pro­ Willingham was hired. S ~-s 1978-79: Central Michigan; Secondary After not getting the job the 1980-82: Michigan State; Secondary, Special Teams fessionalism. first time, Willingham stayed As surprising as Tuesday's fir­ focused on coaching Stanford in ~ 1983-85: N.C. State; Secondary. Special Teams ing was to almost everyone - the Seattle Bowl. -'ttl-· 1986-88: Rice; Receivers, Special Teams players, media and students - Many people saw Willingham 1989-91: Stanford; Running Backs Willingham didn't stoop to the as a candidate White settled on 1992-94: Minnesota Vikings; Running Backs level of spouting off about how .. ,. unfairly he was treated and dis­ at the end of the coaching ,.~•.... 1995-200 I: Stanford; Head Coach search. Willingham wen,t his agreeing with the administra­ . -~~ '-- 2002-2004: Notre Dame; Head Coach own way in demanding the MIKE KINS/Observer Graphic tion's decision. respect of his players, fans and He didn't hold his own hastily students. Observer File Photo and CLAIRE KnLEY/The Observer arranged press conference and The well-known. PowerPoint Left, Irish coach Tyrone Willingham addresses the media Jan. 1, 2002, after being named the vent against his management. presentation with the team at head football coach. Right, Willingham looks on in disgust in a game earlier this season. He didn't release a statement the first players' meeting in voicing displeasure. January that ended with a slide -winning. His speeches weren't stole the limelight. He stayed Students, fans and alumni Silent, professional and in the saying "WIN" set a precedent rah-rah, but down to earth and quiet on the sidelines. not letting started to believe he couldn't background, Willingham left the from Day 1. honest with the students that his emotion overtake him even win consistently under the Notre Dame program Tuesday. When Willingham went to the came to respect him instantly. for a second. Golden Dome. If you didn't expect that, then dorms in spring 2002, he con­ In the 8-0 "Return to Glory" He gained everyone's respect. Throughout all of the com­ you don't know Tyrone nected instantly with the Notre start when Sports Illustrated Then the honeymoon ended. ments about his coaching ability, Willingham. Dame student body by having named him the Savior of South The Irish started losing - Willingham never strayed from the right answer to every ques­ Bend and his players called him much more than is acceptable in his true character. Contact Matt Lozar at tion and saying he had one goal The Prophet, Willingham never South Bend. Looking back at the Notre [email protected] Willingham's assistant coaches currently wait in limbo

Baer Den brock Diedrick Gonzales Mattison McDonnell Miles Preston Simmons Wilks

Mike Denbrock and John McDonnell, Baer's alma mater. He began his Division-[ all but denied those rumors Tuesday. By JUSTIN SCHUVER defensive line coach Greg Mattison, wide coaching career with the Aggies, serving "We never really got to that conversa­ Associate Sports Editor receivers coach Trent Miles, running as Utah State's outside linebackers coach tion, and I think I have a history of not backs/special teams coach Buzz Preston, from 1977-82, and then as the team's being a micromanager," White said. "And I While Notre Dame head coach Tyrone linebackers coach Bob Simmons and defensive coordinator from 1983-85. don't think Father Malloy has spent a Willingham was removed of his duties as defensive backs coach Steven Wilks are The members of the assistant coaching whole lot of time spending a lot of associ­ football coach Tuesday, the fate of his the other assistant coaches on staff. staff are not the· only employees of the ates athletic directors to hire and I haven't assistant staff is still up in the air. At this point, it is unclear which coaches, football program whose jobs are currently spent a whole lot of time tolling our coach­ "Everybody will be retained until we if any, will be retained after the hiring of a in limbo. Among one of the more impor­ es who they need to hire to serve as their have a new head coach in place," Irish new head football coach at Notre Dame. Of tant figures that might have to be replaced assistant..'>. athletic director Kevin White said at a the current Irish assistant coaches, all but is Jimmy Gonzales, Notre Dame's· director "At the end of the day. the end game is press conference Tuesday. Mattison were either brought over from of player development. we really have to do a good job on According to Ivan Maisel at ESPN.com, Stanford with Willingham in 2002, or have Gonzales ha..'i worked directly with mem­ Saturday, and we have to get back to the seven of Willingham's assistants were not been hired during Willingham's tenure. ber~ of the coaching staff in recruiting, and elite. Coach Willingham knows how to hire even aware of the firing because they were Mattison was the defensive coordinator is seen as one of the most important a staff and put together a staff, and he's a traveling on business trips. It was not clear under Willingham's predecessor Bob recruiting gurus under Willingham's pro­ professional. And so no, we didn't spend a · who those seven assistant<;; were. Davie, and was retained as a member of gram. whole lot of time having those conversa­ Irish defensive coordinator Kent Baer Willingham's staff. There have been several rumors sur­ tions." and ommsive coordinator Bill Diedrick are There have been speculations that Baer rounding the firing of Wilfingham that among those coaches whose jobs are cur­ might be a prime candidate for the vacant White might have first asked the coach to Contact Justin Schuver at rently in limbo. Offensive line eoaches head coaching position at Utah State, make changes to his coaching staff. White [email protected] page 4 The Observer • IN FOCUS Wednesday, December 1, 2004 \Yednesday, December 1, ILLING'H ENUJ

Sept. 6, 2QQ! The Irish. commg into the season Aua. 28. 2002 Nov.2,2002 at No. 19. d~eated Washington QB Matt LoVecchio decides Boston CoUege traveled to State 29-26 in overtime on a game­ to transfer from Notre Dame. Notre Dame and upset the winning ftekl goal by Nick Setta. LoVecchio, who ended up at No. -4 Irish 1-i-7. Wearing green Down 19-6 in the fourth quarter, Indiana. led the Irish to a berth jerseys. Notre Dame played Notre Dame scored 20 fourth in the 2000 Fiesta Bowl. but lost sloppy all day en route to the quarter points to force overtime. the staning job to Cartyfe Hofiday first loss in the Tyrone three games into the 200 I season. Willingham era.

Dec. 2,2001 Aug. 31,2002 Notre Dame football coach In Tyrone Willingham's first Bob [)avie was fired after game as Irish head coach, ··~·•··•·•··~"".)';:oo-.PI"nm~rn had its second Notre Dame stormed into the Meadowlands and defeated Maryland 22-0 in the Kickoff Classic.

Nov. 30, 2002 Carson Palmer picked apart Sept. 13, 2003 the Notre Dame secondary, A week after the overtime win throwing for 425 yards and against Washington State, four touchdowns, and virtually the Irish were smoked by solidifying his Heisman trophy Michigan 38-0, the birgest award in uses victory. After shutout in series history. . ; t ~. :: .... ~the ~me, Willingham defended 1 • · ~· ·" ·•

Nov. I, 2003 No. 5 Florida State blew out Oct. 26. 2002 J':4otre Dame 37..0 at Notre the Irish Going into the game with a .~a)ne Stadium~ and Tyrone Willingham, formerly feD 'to 2-6 -·· the worst start No. 6 ranking in the country, of Stanford, is named as the 2&"' since 1963. It was the fourth the Irish traveled to Tallahassee football coach of Notre Dame, _ time in the fast I 0 games and defeated No. I J Florida becoming the first black head that the Irish lost by 31 or State 34-24.1t was the team's coach at Notre Dame in any sport. more points. best start since 1993, and it was Feb. 2003 the fourth frish victory over Led by such outstanding a _ranked opponent in 2002. prospects as Brady Quinn, Victor Abiamiri.John Sullivan and Tom Zbikowski, Tyrone Willingham's recruiting class is ranked No. 5 in the nation by · collegesports.com r , 2004 The Observer+ IN FOCUS page 5

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Nov. 6, 2004 The Irish beat Tennessee 17-13, taking advantage of injuries to the top two Volunteer quarterbacks. Notre Sept. 4, 2004 Dame linebacker Mike Goolsby BYU upsets Notre Dame 20-17 returned an interception 26 yards in the first game of the 2004 season. for the game-winning touchdown. Cougar backup QB Matt Berry threw a 42-yard touchdown pass midway through the third quarter to seal the win for BYU.

Sept. I I, 2004 The Irish pulled off the upset over Michigan 28-20 and the student body rushed the field as Notre Dame revenged the 38-0 loss in 2003. Darius Walker burst onto the scene, rushing for I 15 yards on 31 carries Syracuse dismantled Notre Dame with two touchdowns. Nov. 13,2004 38-12. as running back Walter Tyler Palko threw five touchdown Reyes scored five touchdowns passes, the first player ever to do and rushed for 189 yards. With so in the history of Notre Dame the loss. the Irish moved to S-7 stadium, as Pittsburgh stunned and suffered their third losing Notre Dame 41-38.

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Winter 2004 • A letter from several hundred alumni was sent to the Board of Trustees saying the University needed to change its focus with regards to the football program.

1;-'ov~ 30. 20()4. Tyrone Willingham js fired •as head football coach at Notre ~'.Dame after three seasons;m Spring 2()0.4 South Bend and a record of 21- f 5. Coach Willingham headed into spring practice hoping Paul Peterson threw a 30-yard to rebound from his touchdown pass with 54 seconds disappointing 2003 season and · left to lift Boston College to a recapture the magic that he 24-23 win over Notre Dame. The had upon beginning his tenure. Irish lost to Boston College for the fourth straight season. page 6 The Observer + IN FOCUS Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Majority of players remain in silent shock after firing

from outside sources," he said. administrative decision. By PAT LEONARD "We never put much thought "I think it's a shock to every­ Associare Sporrs Editor into it." body," Clark said. White would not relay direct "As a player, you think it's our No comment. No comment. No comments from players, but he fault. We didn't get the job done. comment. did give his sentiments on play­ I think coach Willingham was a In three sentences, those were er reaction as he broke the great coach, and I enjoyed play­ the feelings of the majority of news at the two o'clock meeting. ing under him." Notre Dame football players "I really don't want to speak Players met later Tuesday Tuesday night. for them," White night to discuss whether or not While athletic said. "I know they wanted to participate in the director Kevin you'll find them, Insight Bowl. Notre Dame has White and associ­ "As soon as we and they antici­ already accepted a bid to the ate athletic direc­ found out, heads pate you finding bowl set for Dec. 28, but the tor John Heisler dropped.,, them as a group. team did not release a· state­ spoke to media But I will say a ment finalizing the decision. about firing word or two. I "We're still trying to take this Willingham d ur­ Tom Zbikowski think they were . in," Zbikowski said. "It's going ing a 4 p.m. press Irish defensive back stunned, and I to be tough. We're a little conference, most think they have shocked, a little disappointed. players refused to great respect and We just have to stay focused. It's comment about losing their affection for Coach Willingham, not something you want to go head coach. and that was apparent to me as through but it's the way college Players found about I spoke to them." football is going." Willingham's firing during a Three years ago, when Notre As the players appear to unite team meeting in the early after­ Dame fired head coach Bob during the time of their coach's noon. Davie after five seasons, players departure, Zbikowski said he "I met with a core group of talked the day of feels most for the seniors at two o'clock, and I the firing and the seniors of know our seniors are meeting looked to a more "As a player, you the group. early this evening," White said. promising future. think it's our fault. "The seniors "We have to con­ came here, had ''I'll converse with them again. We didn •t get the But I did want their input for tinue to improve Davie, O'Leary obvious reasons." regardless of who job done··· and now coach Only free safety Tom the coach is, Willingham Zbikowski, a sophomore recruit­ Carlyle Holiday said Jared Clark lgo]," he said. in the Dec. 3, 2001 "They're one of ed by Willingham from Illinois, Irish tight end commented on his feelings con­ issue of The the best bunch cerning Willingham's dismissal. Observer. "We have of guys I've "As soon as we found out, to get back to competing for the known. They want to help out heads dropped," Zbikowski said. national championship." the younger guys and get this "It was tough. We're still talking This time, almost all is quiet. program back on top ... We've about it." Fifth-year senior Jared Clark had meetings too to help sup­ Zbikowski said the players did graduates at the end of the year port each other." AP and CLAIRE KELLEY!The Observer not see WilJingham's firing com­ and will not have to stay for the Top, defensive end Justin Tuck leaves the JACC prior to athletic ing. changeover in coaches like director Kevin White's announcement. Bottom, Willingham "As a tearri we never thought Zbikowski. But Clark felt the Contact Pat Leonard at coaches defensive back Dwight Elllck at the Tennessee game. about it, but we heard about it effects of the Notre Dame [email protected]

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o I Wednesday, December 1, 2004 The Observer + IN FOCUS page 7 ND unsure White acknowledges vocal alumni influence .. if team will go to bowl

By JUSTIN SCHUVER Associate Sports Editor

Notre Dame associate athletic director John II~isiPr al~rted the media Tuesday the Irish have not. yet made a decision on whether to still attend the Insight Bowl in the wake of head coach Tyrone Willingham's firing. At a press conference Tuesday afternoon at the Joyce Center, Notre Dame athletic director Kevin White stated the players would meet to discuss the bowl situation in a meeting at 6 p.m. No decision was made after the meeting, but Fans react to a Notre Dame touchdown at a home game earlier this season. The Irish alumni base is influential within the Heisler suggested a decision might Notre Dame football community and many take an active role in voicing both praises and criticisms. be reached sometime today. White said in the press confer­ makes Notre Dame football what it is, and Malloy, alumni response was not a defining ence Tuesday he still believes the By PAT LEONARD something very special." factor in his decision. .... players on this year's team should. Associate Sports Editor Rumblings about the state of the program "Everything matters, and everybody mat­ have the ability to attend the resumed across alumni message boards ters," White said. "And l don't want to dis­ Insight Bowl in Phoenix if they so Following the firing of coach Tyrone during the 2003 season. Then, in the winter count that or shy away from that response, desire. Willingham, the influence of one of the of 2004, the alumni went public. but at the end of the day I think we did put "The young people in our pro­ country's widest and most powerful alumni Alumnus Tim Kelley helped author a letter ourselves in a position to take somewhat of gram have earned the right to play bases is as evident as it has ever been. to the Board of Trustees signed by more a private reflective viewpoint and see if in a bowl," White said. "If they ''I'd like to say that all of the noise around than 400 alumni criticizing how the football what we we're doing matches up with our want to go to the bowl, then we'll the program has no impact," Notre Dame program was managed. expectations." support them." athletic director Kevin White said. "But I'm "I personally feel that the Notre Dame Notre Dame's expectations, in the end, Notre Dame finished the season not sure I can say that objectively." alumni should be the most important ~on­ demanded better than the records 6-5 after a 41-10 loss to USC White announced the removal of stituency of the University," Kelley said. Willingham produced. Former Notre Dame Saturday in the team's last game of Willingham as head football coach at a 4 "The administrators and the Board of player Mike Golic (1981-84) said on ESPN's the regular season. But with six p.m. press conference Tuesday, just one and Trustees should be in fact seeking out what Pardon the Interruption the recently wins, the Irish are still bowl eligi­ a half hours before a scheduled rally to alumni feel about major issues." removed coach may not have fully realized ble and the team agreed to partici­ protest Willingham's tenure as coach. The letter produced mixed reaction, but the situation he was entering when he pate in the Insight Bowl on Dec. The rally, publicized and organized by the Kelley saw hints of alumni influence on accepted the head coaching job in 2002. 28. Irish fan website NDNation.com, called for White's decision Tuesday. "Everybody has to understand !the situa­ Notre Dame officially signed the participants to lay "Return to Glory" shirts "[White] made some comments to the tion] when they sign their name on that dot­ contract for the bowl Sunday. on the steps of the administration building. effect that the football program felt was ted line," Golic told ESPN. "And while Ty White said Notre Dame agreed White did not cite any specific reason for important to the school, to something of the Willingham said he understood the pres­ to' the decision to attend the bowl, his timing in relieving Willingham of his respect of what we thought when we com­ sure, I don't think he fully knew how pres­ even with the possibility of a coaching duties, but he made it clear that posed that letter," Kelley said. "If those surized it was until he got there, and any­ coaching change looming on the alumni dissent is difficult to ignore. words represent what the real decision body who goes there is now going to have horizon. "I think what makes Notre Dame Notre makers feel, then I am heartened." that weight on their shoulders." "There were two separate tracks Dame is the fact that people care about it White insisted that, at the end of discus­ there," White said. "We had a con­ and are so passionate about it and so emo­ sion between administrative oflicials includ­ Contact Pat Leonard at tractual obligation with the sec­ tional about it," White said. "That's what ing University President Father Edward [email protected] ondary bowl package and the Big East conference, and we felt that we needed to participate in the way that the contract suggested." Notre Dame, if it elects to partic­ Only two black head ipate in the bowl, will face a Pac- ND recruits react 10 opponent in the Insight Bowl at the Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Many of Willingham's a<>sistant the home of Major League coaches left in Div. 1-A By PAT LEONARD coaches were out on the recruit­ Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks. Associate Sports Editor ing trail when the announce­ Potential opponents for the bowl ment of the coach's firing was are Arizona State, Oregon, Oregon Three black coaches out after season Martin Frierson and Lawrence made. But ·expertc; had already State and UCLA - with a decision Wilson, two recruits verbally begun dubbing the current Iri<>h expected Dec. 5. Keith said he was especially committed to attend Notre Dame class as sub-par, similar to the The bowl would be Notre Dame's By HEATHER concerned with the Notre next fall, decommitted from the winter 2004 recruiting class that 26th postseason bowl appearance VAN HOEGARDEN Dame situation because of Irish after learning of Tyrone barely cracked the national top in the team's history, and its first Sports Editor what happened with Willingham's removal as head 30. in the Insight Bowl, which has Willingham's predecessor, Bob football eoach. "I think there are a lot of kids been in existence 16 years under \Vhen Irish football coach Davie. Davie, who was fired in Neither Frierson nor Wilson that really liked coach various names. Tyrone Willingham was hired 2001, compiled a 21-16 record are eliminating the Irish from Willingham and this coaching "I think we want to do what's in 2002, he was the first black in his first three seasons, but contention in their recruiting staff," Frank said. "But I also right for the players," Heisler said head coach in any sport at was kept for the duration of search, but both players feel think there are a lot of top-tier at Tuesday's press conference. Notre Dame. his five-year contract. they cannot hold their commit­ players that probably dropped "They've spent six months, if not When he was fired Tuesday. Willingham was fired after ments at this time due to the Notre Dame because of the four years, to try to get to this he became the third black three seasons with a record of change in leadership of the pro­ record that the coaching stan· point. And we're not prepared to football coach who had either 21-15 after signing a six-year gram. amas~ed this year.... Maybe if' just take this away f'rom them if been fired or resigned from deal in 2002. He js the first "I'm definitely going to rPcon­ Notre Dame got a coach in here they want to go to Tt~mpe and play his job this year. Last week, Notrn Dame football coach to sider my commitment," Wilson trudy soon, they might be able to in the Insight Bowl." San Jose State's Fitz Hill br~ fired before the durath>n of told Mike Frank of get back in on some of those Shawn Schoeffler, vice president resigned, and on Nov. 24, New his ori6rinal contract. IrishEycs.com. "That was tnrri­ guys who dropped Notre Dame." of media relations for the Insight Mexico State's Tony Samuel "This sends an alarming ble what happened. I really like Athletic director Kevin White Bowl, said he still expects Notre was fired. message to African- coach Willingham. I liked all the did not give a time frame for hir­ Dame to attend the bowl and has There are Row only two Americans," Keith said. coaching staff. I really wanted to ing Notre Dame's replacement not even considered a backup plan black head coaches in Division Former Irish football player play f'or them." for Willingham, but the absence if the Irish decide not to partici­ 1-A football. For Floyd Keith, and ESPN Hadio personality Frank said Frierson (6-loot-2, of a head coach in the interim pate. executive director of the Black Mike Golic said the firing of 185 pounds) was planning to could continue to hurt the Irish. "We haven't even diseussed [the Coaches Association, this Willingham had nothing to do continue to look at other sehools ''I'm definitely going to reopen possibility of Notre Dame not trend is disturbing. with race. anyway. my recruiting," Wilson reiterat­ attending)," Schoeffler said. "It's "I just hop£~ in some situa­ "You know what the color of ''I'm still looking at Vandy, ed. "Notre Dame doesn't have a never happened in the history of tions we're not held to a high­ Notre Dame is, is winning ... Georgia Tech, South Carolina coach, so I have to look at other college football so we're not even er standard," Keith told ESPN It's not black or white," Golic, and Kentucky is coming to my options. I will listen to what the planning for it to happen. Tuesday evening. who played for the Irish from house tomorrow," Frierson new coach has to say. But I'll "Right now it looks like it's going Keith also said he was disap­ 1981-1984, said on ESPN's (lrmo, S.C.) told Irish Eyes. "I look at all my other options." to be Notre Dame versus UCLA, pointed with Notre Dame's Pardon the Interruption just set up an official visit to Frierson said he was uncer­ which is a matchup that should decision to fire Willingham. Tuesday. "Ty could be yellow. Georgia Tech." tain of his intentions. bring a lot of excited fans, and "In three years, I think he If he was 10-1 or 11-0, he'd Notre Dame's list of commit­ ''I'm not sure what is going we're excited to put on a good has done everything, short of still be there coaching right ments decreases from 11 play­ on," he said. "I guess I'll have to game for them." winning a national champi­ now." ers to nine. The Irish have tenta­ wait and see." onship, and I don't think he tively secured one four-star Contact Justin Schuver at inherited national champi­ Contact Heather Van recruit, seven three-star recruits Contact Pat Leonard at jsch [email protected] onship talent." he said. Hoegarden at [email protected] and one two-star so far. [email protected] . . .. r

page 8 The Observer + IN FOCUS Wednesday, December 1, 2004 ND has plenty to choose from in coaching search

possible replacements have turned around two programs terms of the search at this national search for a new foot­ Utah's Meyer looks surfaced as early contenders as head coach - Bowling point," White said. "And I think ball coach," White said. "I don't to be early contender for one of the country's most Green and Utah. The Utes are that's what [the reporter is] have any particular parameters prestigious - ranked No. 5 in referring to. No, we haven't in mind, other than identifying for Notre Dame job and most the nation this begun, haven't lifted the phone an individual who can lead scrutinized - "We haven •t done a season with an up at this point. I've been really Notre Dame football back to head coaching 11-0 record focused on our team and our the sustained level of excel­ By JOE HETTLER positions. thing in terms of the and likely will coaches, and obviously conver­ lence that everyone associated Sports Writer The early search at this point.,, play in a Bowl sations with Coach Willingham. with the University and the frontrunner, Championship So that will happen here short­ program wants and desires." The University administration according to Kevin White Series game. ly." White set no timetable for and athletic director Kevin numerous . However, White stated several times finding the 29th coach in Notre White will have plenty of top­ news sources, Notre Dame athletic d.rector White said at throughout the press confer­ Dame's history, saying the tier candidates when choosing is former Tuesday's ence that Notre Dame had no school will "come to a conclu­ the next eoach of the Fighting Notre Dame press confer­ contact with any possible can­ sions, when it comes to a con­ Irish. wide receivers coach and cur­ ence the University has not didates. He said the coaching clusion." Following Tuesday's firing of rent Utah head coach Urban looked into any replacements search would begin this morn­ third-year coach Tyrone Meyer. The 40-year old yet. ing. Contact Joe Hettler at Willingham, a group of 10-12 Ashtabula, Ohio native has "We haven't done a thing in "We will immediately begin a [email protected]

. ~ _ _ . · TOP CHOICE . t- · -.· . . . . "' i Urban Meyer [ The second -year Utah coach has already tur.ned to opt out if three teams come calling: Michigan, the Utes into a national contender. After a 10-2 Ohio State and Notre Dame. Meyer is a top choice season in 2003, Meyer has Utah at 11-0 and No. 5 for the Florida job and some ESPN college football in the AP poll this season. He coached wide experts said Tuesday night that the Gators may receivers at Notre Dame for five years, from 1996- actually have a better chance at landing Meyer 2000, before taking over at Bowling Green where than the Irish. In September, Meyer told he was 17-6 including a 5-0 mark -against BCS ESPN.com, "[Notre Darnel truly is one of the great teams and two wins over ranked opponents. places. It's college football in its truest form. It's Meyer's signed a one-year contract extension in true student-athletes. You can't say that about June, giving him a $40,000 raise. His contract is every university. Most universities- can sneak guys good through 2009 and he can automatically into certain majors - and, if some of them suc­ receive one-year deals if Utah finishes with a win­ ceed there, that can be good. But that doesn't hap­ ning record and equals or exceeds their tickets pen at Notre Dame. sales from 2002. More importantly for the Irish, Utah head coach Meyer has a clause in his contact that allows him

...... ' -. . ..~· . ,•.- '_:' SECOND TIER I ' ' . - . Charlie Weis Butch Davis Jon Groden The offensive coordinator is a Resigning from the Cleveland Gruden grew up in South Bend Notre Dame graduate and one of Browns the same day Willingham and his dad coached for the the most successful assistant was fired, Davis had an outstand­ Fighting Irish. He's always had coaches in the league. ESPN ing record with the Miami Notre Dame as a dream job, but he reported Weis is interested in Hurricanes from 1995-2000 where makes $4 million a year with the job, and he could help the he was 51-20, including 4-0 in Tampa Bay. Gruden led the Bucs to Irish improve their offense. His bowl games. He took over the the 2002 Super Bowl, winning the pro football experience and sue­ Browns in 2001 and posted a 24- crown in his first year as coach. cess in three Super Bowls should 36 record in four seasons, making He has a career record of 66-48. help bring in top recruits. Weis the playoffs in 2002. Davis is a Gruden's fiery demeanor on the has 26 years of coaching experi­ defensive-minded coach, who sidelines may not sit well with ence, including 15 in the NFL. helped continue the Hurricanes Notre Dame's administration, but Patriots He also coached at South Unemployed success in the 90s. Florida is also Buccaneers his coaching accomplishments offensive Carolina. reportedly a top suitor for Davis. head coach speak for themselves. If he's will­ coordinator ing to take a pay cut, Gruden could be a top candidate for the Irish. THIRD TIER Jeff Tedford Kirk Ferentz Dan Hawkins Tedford has turned California Iowa's sixth-year head coach Boise State's head coach has an into a mainstay in the top-25, after recently signed a contract exten­ impressive 44-6 record during his leading the Golden Bears to a the sion, but that doesn't necessarily almost four seasons with ·the most wins (15) of any coach in count him out as a candidate for Broncos. A Catholic, Hawkins said California history during his first Notre Dame's coaching vacancy. in an interview with ESPN.com in two seasons. He was named the Ferentz and Irish athletic director late. October that he could see the PAC-10 coach of the year in 2002 Kevin White are longtime friends, Notre Dame coaching position as a after helping the Bears record going back to when White hired dream job. An offensive-minded their first winning season in nine Ferentz for a coaching position at coach, Hawkins could help Notre years. However, Tedford has Maine in 1990. Ferentz has put Dame's often-times struggling expressed displeasure with the together the best two-year stretch offense. universities' inability to improve in Iowa football history, leading Cal head football facilities. Tedford has a Iowa head the Hawkeyes to records of 11-2 Boise State coach knack for producing high-power coach and 10-3 in 2002 and 2003, head cocah ofTenses. respectively.

FOURTH TIER Norm Chow Bobby Petrino Bob Stoops Lou Holtz The mastermind behind USC's Louisville's head coach is also an offen­ A longshot, Stoops turned around a As ESPN said, "He's available, ·and almost unstoppable offense during sive-oriented coach, helping the Cardinals struggling Oklahoma program when he he knows how to beat USC." One of the past four seasons, Chow has his move up and down the field at will on took over five years ago. He showed lit­ the greatest coaches in NCAA history, pick of head coaching positions every most opponents. His nine wins during the tle interest during Notre Dame's coach­ Holtz won a national title in 1988 year. He is considered one of the top 2003 season were the most ever by a ing search in 2001, but has been with Notre Dame - in just his third offensive coordinators in the nation. first-year Louisville head coach. He led rumored to be_ listening to Florida year with the school. He retired from It might be tough to pull Chow away the team to a 9-4 record and a GMAC offers. This could be mean Notre Dame South Carolina last week, but is as from USC's dynasty, but if Chow Bowl appearance. Petrino has led the has a chance, albeit a small one, at dark a dark horse as anyone avail­ decides to leave, Notre Dame could be Cardinal to a 9-1 record with one regular landing one of the top coaches in all of able. on the top of his list. sca.•.;o_n game remaining this year. college football. Compiled by Joe Hettler ..------····· .. THE

The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint lvlary's OLUME 39: ISSUE 61 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2004 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Willingha•n firing stirs emotions at ND Protesters demand explanation, others applaud decision

By MADDIE HANNA News Writer

Students both protesting and supporting the firing of Notre Dame football coach Tyrone Willingham clashed in a heated gathering outside the Main Building Tuesday. About 30-40 ethnic minority students gathered on the build­ ing's steps to contest the University's decision and carried posters reading "$ cost ND its integrity," "Never before, never again" and "We want Ty bark." The demonstration coincided with a cancelled student rally planned to call for Willingham's mmoval. However, some students involved with the original protest still showed up at the Main TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer Building, which led to arguments Students display signs protesting the firing of football coach Tyrone Willingham Tuesday. Opposing demonstrations coincid­ ed at the Main Building after the announcement was made at a 4 p.m. press conference. see PROTESTS/page 4 Coach made his mark off the field, inspired minorities at the University

"I sensed a hope when he bers and students likely felt a tor of multicultural student contributing indirectly to the By CLAIRE HEININGER was hired," said Tardy, whose similar bond with the coach, programs and services. success of long-term diversity News Editor personal connection with the said University spokesman Officials such as assistant to programs already in place at coach runs deep. Matt Sturin. the president Chandra Notre Dame, director of Unlike his wins and losses "It's difficult to be African­ "It was very encouraging to Johnson and associate dean admissions Dan Saracino on the football field, Tyrone American and male at Notre them to see him leading the of graduate studies Donald said. Willingham's impact on the Dame, and you never see any­ Notre Dame football team, Pope-Davis are known inter­ In 2003, after Willingham's Notre Dame community can't body who is like you," he very reassuring," Storin said. nally at Notre Dame, Outlaw first season as coach, ethnic be spelled out in statistics. said. "To see someone of his "I think internally he was a said, but lack the external minority students composed As the University's first stature, one of the biggest champion for diversity at the recognition of an Irish foot­ 21 percent of the incoming black head coaching hire in symbols of Notre Dame, to be University." ball head coach. freshman class, compared to any sport, Willingham somebody like you, there's no The national visibility of the "I think he did provide a lot 17 percent in 2002. The level inspired a sense of pride in way to put it into words - football program elevated of visibility and exposure for remained fairly consistent in many people, said Mel Tardy, that's what I think will be a Willingham's stature above the institution," she said. 2004, at 22 percent. assistant prOfessional special­ big loss to the Notre Dame that of other minoritit~s in Willingham's tenure at "There surely has been an ist in the First Year of Studies community." prominent University posi­ Notre Dame coincided with an program. Many minority faculty mem- tions, said Iris Outlaw, direc- increase in minority students, see IMPACT/page 6 Ebersol tragedy continues to touch community Crowd fills memorial Investigation into Mass for family crash ongoing

By AMANDA MICHAELS By CLAIRE HEININGER Associate News Editor News Editor

At the close of the Mass held As the Ebersol family grieved in the Keough Hall chapel Tuesday over the loss of Teddy Tuesday night in honor of the Ebersol, federal officials investigat­ Ebersol family and the soul of ed possible causes of the charter its youngest son Teddy, a let­ plane crash that killed the 14-year ter of gratitude and grief from old and two crewmembers in Charlie Ebersol brought the Montrose, Colo. Sunday. room to tears. The CL-601 Challenger plane's Father Mark Poorman, vice , cockpit voice recorder contains a president for Student Affairs 31-minute tape of the accident and Keough's priest-in-resi­ sequence, National Transportation dence, read the letter aloud to Board investigator Arnold Scott the crowd of more than 150 told the A'>sociated Press Tuesday. students, staff and faculty that The transcript of the recording filled the chapel of Charlie could shed light on the circum­ Ebersol's former dorm. Sobs stances that caused the private jet punctuated the silence as to crash at Montrose Hegional Poorman himself choked back Airport at 10 a.m. Sunday, injuring Father Mark Poorman, vice president for Student Affairs, welcomes those gathered to cele­ see MASS/page 6 brate Mass in honor of the Ebersol family Tuesday in the Keough Hall chapel. see EBERSOL/page 4 page 2 The Observer+ PAGE 2 Wednesday, December 1, 2004

INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHO SHOULD REPLACE TY AS THE FOOTBALL COACH AND WHY? Going ... home?

Like most students, in just 18 short days I will be finishing my last final, packing up my dorm room and going home. Stephanie Thibault Cindy Cieslolka Molly Kelley Doug Snodgrass Andrew Digah Fritz Shadley The only difference is that I will not be senior Bookstore junior senior freshman freshman coming back next semester. On Jan. 15, I will board a plane Turtle Creek Staff Howard Stanford Zahm Siegfried headed for Rome, Kelly Meehan Italy, which will be "Kerry. He "Lou Holtz. "Football? We . "Urban Meyer "Urban Meyer "John Gruden my home for the needs because he have a football since his name all the way! -because he next four months. News ,, I have been Production something to needs to come team?·· is so catchy. He'd be a makes sweet aware of the fact I Editor d 0. , home.,, breath offresh and cool faces.,, would be going to air for the Rome since late ,, last year, but it has just recently hit me program. that I am not going to see so many of my friends and family for a good amount of time. To help me make the transition from South Bend to Rome, I recently have been thinking of the things I will not miss when I am abroad. I believe that the idea of the things I will not miss really came to mind when I IN BRIEF was informed last week that Saint Mary's would be closing the beloved under­ UNICEF will sell Christmas ground tunnel system. The tunnels were cards and other materials from always a beacon of hope during to help 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today in me avoid the sometime harsh South the Hesburgh Library con­ Bend weather. course. Proceeds will benefit I certainly will not miss the dinning hall needy children throughout the - a girl can only eat cereal and salad for world. so long. I am fairly confident the Italian cuisine will far surpass even the best din­ Theology professor Bob Krieg ner at Noble Family Dinning Hall. will lead a seminar on "Catholic Snow is certainly something I will not Theologians and Nazi miss. According to my Italian professor, Germany," today from 3:30 to Rome only gets one inch of snow every 5:30 p.m. in C-104 Hesburgh 15 years. This is amazing, and I think I Center. will be excited for winter for the first time in 19 years. Sally Winn, vice president of I also will not miss the fact that the Feminists for Life of America, campus construction zone has created a will speak today on the topic mess of the sidewalks, resulting in the "Refuse to Choose: Reclaiming world's deepest mud puddle. This Feminism" from 7 to 9 p.m. in extremely vast mud puddle i<> not walka­ 126 DeBartolo Hall. ble, no matter what one may think. I learned my lf~sson the hard way last Pasquerilla East Hall will night. When I was attempting to walk to sponsor its Silent Night Silent the parking lot last night I took one step Auction today from 7 to 9 p.m. and the next thing I know my feet are The event will include free food, completely engulfed in mud, completely karaoke and a free IPod give­ ruining my shoes. TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer away. After making this list, I realized I was Volunteers from Sacred Heart Parish wrap Christmas presents in the lobby of the Hammes Notre Dame bookstore Tuesday afternoon. only creating it to help lessen the reality Political science professor Luc ofleaving my home. The time I have Reydams will discuss "Universal spent at Saint Mary's has been the best Jurisdiction over Gross Human year and a half of my life. It will be diffi­ Rights Violations: Back to cult to leave all of the friends I have OFFBEAT Square Zero?" today from 4:30 made and adapt to a whole new culture to 6 p.m. in the Law School Woman performs did a quick check I realized whQ have not been publicly in a foreign land. Courtroom. I will defiantly mi<>s the luxury of being C-section to save puppies she was dead," Barker said. identified, were arrested at CEDAR CITY, Utah - A Shaw's instincts as an a garage in Coeur d'Alene able to run into all of my friends as I AcoustiCafe and the Student quick-thinking EMT per­ EMT and nurse kicked in. where the dirt had been walk to class, eating chicken sandwiches Union Board will sponsor formed a Caesarean section She pulled out her stetho­ removed and the base before working a long night at The "AcoustiChristmas" Thursday on her dead Chihuahua to scope and listened to apparently prepared for Observer and making midnight runs to from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the save the lives of three pup­ Annie's heart to search for paving. Meijer with my roommate. basement of the LaFortune pies. Carolyn Shaw was at some sign of life. There was Deputy Robert Gomez I know Rome will be an experience of a Student Center. lifetime, and I will learn things there that work two weeks ago when no heartbeat but there was said the U.S. Forest Service she received a call from her movement. "I felt the confirmed that it was illegal I could not be taught in any South Bend The sophomore class will husband, saying their long­ babies moving inside of to dump anything, includ­ classroom. I look forward to making new sponsor a dinner and 'The O.C.' haired Chihuahua, Annie, her," Shaw said. ing dirt, on the federal friends and traveling throughout Europe. watch Thursday from 7 to 9 was in labor and whimper­ land. I will come back next year, perhaps as p.m. in the LaFortune Student ing under the bed. Men arrested for dumping Gomez said he asked the a changed person. I will know the culture Center ballroom. of another land, but I will also be aware Shaw asked her ambu­ dirt in a forest two men about dumping lance partner Kori Baker, COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho of my where my true home lies- even if dirt in the national forest To submit information to be the tunnels are closed. who also is her daughter­ - Two men have been "and they went off on a in-law, and a student intern included in this section of The arrested for dumping dirt tirade about Mother Earth." Observer, e-mail detailed infor­ The views expressed in the Inside riding along if they could in a national forest. The stop by the house and mation about an event to Column are those of the author and Kootenai County Sheriff's Information compiled [email protected]. not necessarily those of The Obserl!er. check on the dog. "After I Department said the men, from the Associated Press. Contact Kelly Meehan at kmeehaO 1@saintmarys. edu TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY CORRECTIONS a: L&.l::r: Due to a reporting error, an arricle in the Nov. 30 issue ofThe Observer misidentified L&.l=: the cockpit voice recorder of the chaner plane that crashed carrying members of the 3: Ebersol family as a flight data recorder. The .... <( plane did not have a data recorder. CJ Due to a reponing error, an article in the Nov. 23 0 issue of The Observer incorrectly described the ..I HIGH 40 HIGH 31 HIGH 36 HIGH 39 HIGH 39 HIGH 44 illustration on the Saint Mary's Pride Week LOW 29 LOW 29 LOW 25 LOW 30 LOW 32 LOW 32 shirt as having blonde hair. The woman on the shirt has brown hair. Atlanta 47 I 28 Boston 48 I 36 Chicago 42 I 26 Denver 45 I 30 Houston 60 I 38 Los Angeles 65 I 43 Minneapolis 32 I 22 The Observer regrets the errors. New York 54 I 40 Philadelphia 56 I 38 Phoenix 64 I 39 Seattle 44 I 36 St. Louis 40 I 26 Tampa 78 I 60 Washington 56 I 36 •

Wednesday, December 1, 2004 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS page 3 Seniors reflect on loss of yet another coach

given three years and all he By EILEEN DUFFY did was take [former head News Writer coach Bob[ Davie's team and then make it progressively Notre Dame was abuzz worse." Tuesday afternoon with the Kinner said that, while news of Irish football coach Willingham had a good char­ Tyrone Willingham's firing, acter, he didn't fulfill his but for some students that responsibilities. excitement was all too famil­ "I feel badly because he is a iar. respectable guy with very "I was excited when Ty was high moral and social integri­ hired," Morrissey senior Andy ty, which is good for the DeVoto said. "That excitement University," she said. "(But) wore away pretty quickly. He they had specific goals and wasn't able to perform as well expectations, like in any other as we'd expected." job, which weren't met." After four football seasons But other seniors, including as Notre Dame students, sen­ Steve Salwierak and Bill Kern, iors must now bid farewell to disagreed completely with the third head football coach these views. in four years. Willingham's "I think he was a success," termination follows the said Salwierak. "He was hired University's decision to fire to change our offense from a former head eoach Bob Davie power-style to a West Coast in December 2001. style, and he accomplished ~_;LAiht: KtLLtY!lne Observer Several seniors they said that. He changed our of"fen­ Students in the senior section perform the traditional fourth quarter "1812 Overture" salute they felt the firing was justi­ sive philosophy." to head coach Tyrone Willingham at a football game this season. fied, based on Willingham's Kern credited Willingham performance. with solid improvements to "I definitely think that with­ Notre Dame's offense. did not have enough time to "I think they should play in "It's sad because Notre in the past three years, he's "Watching games a fresh­ establish a solid football pro­ the bowl game," he said. "lt Dame has so many traditions, had time to make quality man, compared to now, our gram. strengthens the program and and football has always been wins," senior Kathryn Kinner offense has come a long way," "I think it was too soon," he rewards the guys. It gives a big one," she said. "The said. "He's on his own recruit­ Kern said. "When we were so said. "I don't think you can them more practice time, and University's bureaucracy has ing class and still hf1's been good in 2001, our defense was expect anybody to turn a pro­ ultimately, more exposure." taken over our school, and it unable to make good deci­ scoring two touchdowns a gram around in three years." Senior Terry Brown said she no longer produces the image sions in key games." game. Now the offense is Kern also supported the s u pp orte d Tuesday's that Notre Dame once had." ''I'm glad to see him gone," actually putting some points team's playing in a bowl game announcement, but expressed added senior Terry Brown of on the board." this season, regardless of who frustration about the multiple Contact Eileen Duffy at Farley Hall. "The man was Salwierak said Willingham ended up coaching the team. coaching ehanges. eduffy [email protected]

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Grand Junction, Colo., where Dick Thanksgiving break Monday night, As the first officer to arrive at the "He kept saying 'My brother's in and Charlie Ebersol were in stable Graham said. Grief counselors and scene of the crash, Montrose the plane,"' Schmalz said. Ebersol condition at St. Mary's Hospital, psychiatrists met with freshmen County sheriff's deputy Shane Schmalz tried to stick his head continued from page 1 according to hospital public rela­ that knew Teddy Ebersol and will Schmalz was too late to see Dick inside the back end of the plane to tions director Kim Willian1s. be available at the school if other Ebersol rescued from the plane. look for Teddy Ebersol, but was Notre Dame senior Charlie "We will miss Teddy, our sweet students need help. He feared the overwhelmed by the heat and Ebersol, 21, and NBC Sports chair­ boy, forever," the family said in a A memorial serv- worst. could not see any survivors. man Dick Ebersol, 57. statement. "Teddy was a warm, ice will take place at ..In the wake of this "I did not "At that point it was so hot and The transcript will bP released loving, energetic young man. He the school next [anticipate sur­ so intense of a fire that it wasn't after an NTSB examination in had developed a wonderfully week, and the tragedy. we are vivors] due to the possible," he said. Washington, D.C., Scott said. No quirky sense of humor way beyond Ebersol family is touched by the looks of the Teddy Ebcrsol was thrown from potential causes have been ruled his years that kept the whole family planning another overwhelming plane," which the plane and crushed by wreck­ out, he said, adding that investiga­ laughing. service at The was leaking jet age, Montrose County Coroner tors are looking into possible mal­ "His wonderful spirit lives on in Gunnery for Dec. 18, outpouring of love fuel as it disinte­ Mark Young told the Associated function of the jackscrews that con­ our family, and in all who knew Graham said. from people all over grated in the Press. trol the plane's wing flaps. and loved him. Of course, everyone No formal funeral the world.·· flames, Schmalz Pilot Luis Alberto Polanm, 50, of Speculation after the accident who knew Teddy was aware of his arrangements for said. "I've been the Dominican Republic, and flight centered on whether or not the passion for the Boston Red Sox, Teddy Ebersol have working for 12 attendant Warren T. Richardson Ill, plane's wings had been de-iced and a highlight of hi., short life was been announced. Ebersol family years and I've 36, of Coral Gables, Fla., were before it attempted takeoff in a the Red Sox winning their first Amidst their sor­ statement seen some crash­ killed on impact, the coroner's light snowstorm Monday morning. championship in 86 years. Uke his row, the Ebersols es, but that one office said in a press release. Co­ Scott confirmed the plane was not team, Teddy never lost hope." expressed thanks for was amazing to pilot Eric S. Wicksell remained in de-iced, according to the Susan Graham, head of The the community's support and pride see people walk away from." critical condition at a Denver Associated Press. Gunnery boarding school that in their eldest son. Schmalz said he helped Dick Trauma Center Tuesday, according The decision to de-ice is the Teddy Ebersol attended in "In the wake of this tragedy, we Ebersol walk to safety, supporting to the Associated Press. piJot's, Montrose airport manager Washington, Conn., remembered are touched by the overwhelming the NBC executive on hL

said. tion. At the same time, we have to active African-American commu­ press coverage. The student protest on the steps make sure that we get a top-flight nity at Notre Dame. But my Graduate student Elizabeth Protests of the main building was organ­ coach to get back to champi­ impression is that they seem to Moriarty stopped by to support continued from page 1 ized in a last-minute effort to onship football," Frcmeau said. think race came into considera­ the students protesting the "channel emotion," according to Senior John Hamburger said tion, when this had absolutely administration's actions. between the protesters. Hardy. the "Student Rally for Excellence" nothing to do with it." ''I'm very sympathetic to what "We are standing in solidarity While only around 40 students planned by the Call for Change a He said the football team's poor the black students are doing with Ty because we feel that his were actively protesting after the week ago intended to show the performance and decreased level standing out here today, and I termination was unjust," junior press conference announcing administration students still cared of donations because of it led to want to show support for them as Ukachi Okoronkwo said. Willingham's dismissal, about the quality of the football Tuesday's announcement. fellow Notre Dame students. I Students said further explana­ Okoronkwo said she believed program. Despite being surprised by the think their voices should be tions for Willingham's removal most black students on campus "The rally was designed to ask press conference, Hamburger heard," she said. would be necessary. would support their actions. the administration to take proper said he thought the dismissal was Moriarty said the protest was 'There are a lot of issues here "This is bigger than a race issue steps to return Notre Dame's pro­ meant to preempt the planned not predominantly related to race that make his termination ques­ -this is about a man with a fam­ gram to historical standards of student rally, which was cancelled or even football, but derived from tionable," Okoronkwo said. ily," sophomore Frank Duerson excellence," Hamburger said. after the firing announcement. broader issues. Sophomore Krystal Hardy said said. "Notre Dame strives for excel­ "I don't think the timing of the "For most of them, the issue is the University didn't give Despite the vocal animosity lence in everything - football announcement was a coinci­ not football. The issue is losing a Willingham an adequate chance. towards the administration, many should be no different." dence," Hamburger said. "I don't good friend and that he didn't get "It was really, really unfair," students came out in support of Although he supported think it would have been good a fair chance," she said. "It's llardy said. "Notre Dame has had the decision to terminate Willingham's termination, public relations to have students about members of this communi­ a series of losing seasons before Willingham. Hamburger expressed regret protesting the administration." ty feeling like they don't belong Ty." Junior Mike Fremeau, involved about the student backlash According to Hamburger, ESPN and that it's our job to make them She also emphasized in ndnation.com's Call for Change Tuesday afternoon. radio and local South Bend media feel like they belong." Willingham's role as a positive fig­ movement that helped organize "It's very unfortunate, the way were aware of the rally, leading ure in the black community. the original protest, said while this has turned out," Hamburger him and Call for Change to Contact Maddie Hanna at "He contributes to the African­ Willingham's removal was a start, said. "We're happy to have a very believe that there would also be mhannal @nd.edu American clubs on campus as more action was needed to well as other clubs and is really a improve Notre Dame's football great loss to the Notre Dame record. community as a whole," Hardy "This is a step in the right din~c- MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT NOTRE DAME ANNOUNCES THE 2004 - 2005 RECRUITMENT MEETINGS WITH PROF. DON POPE-DAVIS

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Cabinet member resigns position Netherlands euthanizes babies AMSTEHDAM, Netherlands - A hospital in the Netherlands - the first nation to permit Horne land Security Secretary Ton1 Ridge stepped down from his duties euthanasia - recently proposed guidelines for metcy killings of terminally ill newborns, and then made a startling revelation: It has already Associated Press begun carrying out such procedures, which WASHINGTON - Home­ include administering a lethal dose of sedatives. land Security Secretary Tom The announcement by the Groningen Ridge, whose name became Academic Hospital came amid a growing dis­ synonymous with color­ cussion in Holland on whether to legalize coded terror alerts and tuto­ euthanasia on people incapable of deciding for rials about how to prepare themselves whether they want to end their lives for possible attack, resigned - a prospect viewed with horror by euthanasia Tuesday. opponents and as a natural evolution by advo­ Ridge submitted his resig­ cates. nation in writing to President In August, the main Dutch doctors' associa­ Bush on Tuesday morning tion KNMG urged the Health Ministry to create but indicated he will contin­ an independent board to review euthanasia ue to serve until Feb. 1. "I cases for terminally ill people "with no free will always be grateful for his will," including children, the severely mentally call to service," Hidge said. retarded and people left in an irreversible coma Ridge said that for the after an accident. future he intends to "raise some family and personal Ukranian compromise talks end matters to a higher priority," KIEV, Ukraine - Opposition supporters on including attending his son's Tuesday abruptly broke off compromise talks rugby games. over Ukraine's disputed presidential election In an e-mail circulated to after pro-government lawmakers blocked a no­ Homeland Security officials, confidence motion seeking to topple the prime Ridge praised the depart­ minister, who was declared the victor in last ment as "an extraordinary week's vote despite allegations of massive fraud. organization that each day The opposition's rejection of the talks raises contributes to keeping pressure on Ukrainian authorities, while America safe and free." He Russian President Vladimir Putin said the crisis also said he was privileged to in the former Soviet republic must be resolved work with the department's without foreign meddling. 180,000 employees "who go The Supreme Court was wrapping up a sec­ to work every day dedicated ond day of hearings with no sign of a decision to making our country better on an opposition appeal to annul the results and more secure." from the Nov. 21 runoff election, which put Among those mentioned as Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych ahead by possible candidates for 871,402 votes. Ridge's replacement are ' Bernard Kerik, interim Minister of the Interior for Iraq and former New York Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announces his resignation during a news confer­ NATIONAL NEWS City police commissioner, for­ ence Tuesday in Washington. He infonned President Bush in writing earlier in the morning. mer Federal Emergency U.S. death toll ties record Management Agency Abraham. Bush has chosen first secretary in January ing up to the election from WASHINGTON - fueled by fierce fighting Director Joe Allbaugh and national security adviser 2003. those who said he was using in Fallujah and insurgents' counterattacks Environmental Protection Condoleezza Rice for the He has presided over six terror warnings to boost sup­ elsewhere in Iraq, the U.S. military death toll Agency Administrator Mike State Department, White national "orange alerts" port for Bush. Hidge repeat­ for November equalled the highest for any Leavitt and White House House counsel Alberto when the government boost­ edly said: "We don't do poli­ month of the war, according to casualty homeland security adviser Gonzales for the Justice ed security out of concern tics in the Department of reports available Tuesday. fran Townsend. Others are Department and Carlos that an attack may be com­ Homeland Security." At least 135 U.S. troops died in November. also believed to be interested Gutierrez for Commerce. ing. An attack in the United Ridge, 59, has privately That is the same number as last April, when in the job, including Asa In October 2001, Ridge States never happened on his expressed his interest in the insurgence flared in Fallujah and else­ Hutchinson, undersecretary became the nation's first wateh. moving out of the time-con­ where in the so-called Sunni Triangle where for border and transporta­ White House homeland secu­ Ridge has said, however, suming, stressful post. U.S. forces and their Iraqi allies lost a large tion security in the rity adviser, leading a mas­ that he believes an assault by However, those who know measure of control. Homeland Security sive undertaking to rethink the al-Qaida terrorist net­ him said his loyalty to Bush On Nov. 8, U.S. forces launched an offen­ Department. all aspect'! of security within work was averted last sum­ was always a factor to con­ sive to retake Fallujah, and they have Six other Bush Cabinet fig­ the U.S. borders in the wake mer during the Fourth of sider. engaged in t(>Ugh fighting in other cities ures are leaving, including of the terror attacks of July holiday period, when Ridge, who ha'i spent most since then. More than 50 U.S. troops have Attorney General John September 2001. intelligencn reports indieated of his adult life in public serv­ been killed in Fallujah sim~e then, although Ashcroft, Commerce Congress subsequently terrorist'! might bP targeting ice, came home from the Pentagon has not provided a casualty Secretary Donald Evans, passed legislation establish­ international flight'> to attack Vietnam, earned a law count for Fallujah for more than a week. Education Secretary Hod ing the llomeland Security the United States. Pa'isenger degree and went into private Paige, Agriculture Secretary Department, merging manifests were scrutinized practice in Pennsylvania. He Black Hawk heHcopter crash kills 7 Ann Veneman; Secretary of 180,000 employees from 22 and flights were canceled. later served as an assistant BHUCEVILLE-EDDY- An Army helicopter State Colin Powell and government agencies. Ridge Yet Ridge, a politician by district attorney and ran for nature, fought criticism lead- Congress in 1982. carrying seven soldiers crashed and burned Energy Secretary Spencer became the department's in the fog Monday after hitting a web of sup­ port wires on a TV transmission tower whose warning lights had been knocked out in a CANADA storm last week, officials said. Everyone aboard was killed. The UH-60 Black Hawk, bound for the Red Bush makes official visit to Canada River Army Depot in Texarkana, went down in a field about 30 miles northeast of Fort llood. Associated, Press

OTTAWA - President Bush and are obviously disagreements on ques­ Bush welcomed Iran's assertion that Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin tions of foreign policy." as well as dif­ it was moving away from uranium LOCAL NEWS sought on Tuesday to mend fences ferences on trade, including such enrichment that could be used in after four years of strained relations issues as softwood lumber and the assembling nuclear weapons, but Small town gets second paper between the two neighbors aggravat­ U.S. ban on Canadian beef. expressed disappointment that Iran CRAWFOHDSVILLE - Six mornings a week, ed by the U.S.-led war on Iraq. "I While they disagreed on Iraq, the had only agreed to suspend their pro­ the Journal Heview arrives at homes and busi­ made some decisions that some in two leaders voiced common ground gram, not terminate it as the United nesses in this rural community. Established in Canada obviously didn't agree with," on their hope for a peaceful resolu­ States wants. He called it "a positive 1841, it has long been the primary provider of Bush said. tion to the political turmoil in Ukraine step, but it is certainly not the final daily local news. "But I'm the kind of fellow who from last week's disputed national step." Iran said it would suspend pro­ That stature is being challenged with the does what I think is right, and will election. They called mutually for dia­ cessing, at least for several months. arrival of The Paper of Montgomery County. continue to do what I think is right," logue between the two sides there. The two leaders said they had In an era of declining newspaper readership, Bush said in the Canadian capital, "Hopefully this issue will be solved failed to resolve the impasse over a Publisher Tim Timmons is turning heads by with Martin by his side at a joint quickly and the will of the people will U.S. ban on imported Canadian beef starting· a daily newspaper that hP hopes will news confert>ncc. be known," Bush said. because of mad cow diseaS(' that defy both industry and economic odds. . For his part, Martin said, "There On another international issue, infected sonw Canadian cattle. page 6 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, December 1, 2004

family, and it is God who has said. didn't say 'Coach,"' she Mass taken Teddy into new life." "He certainly didn't hold said. J arret spoke to the hope the Impact himself aloof from the "Of course everybody just continued from page 1 season of Advent offers even in continued from page 1 University as some coaches pounced on him and he did­ the midst of the community's do, and I think the Notre n't like being in the spot­ emotion at the senior's sim­ grief, and emphasized the increase across the board Dame family appreciated light," she said. "But he was ple yet powerful words. importance of family. ... and having someone in a that," Sturin very gra- "Thank you for your "(The Ebersols' tragedy) key position like the head said. cious." thoughts, prayers and phone reminds us how fragile life is, football coach at Notre Willingham The "intelli­ calls over the past few days - and that what matters most is Dame surely helped," spoke to "To see someone of gence, disci­ they helped me get through the the bonds we have with each Saracino said. "lie surely black stu­ his stature, one of the pline and past couple of nights. I wonder other," J arret said. made himself available in dents during integrity" if you'll ever know how much University President-elect our efforts." welcoming biggest symbols of Willingham they mean to me and me fami­ Father John Jenkins joined Jill Bodensteiner, associ­ events and Notre Dame, to be brought to the ly," Poorman read. "I believe in Poorman and Jarret at the ate vice president and coun­ end-of-year somebody like you, coaching posi­ God and God's goodness, and I altar, and Charlie Ebersol's sel for the University, said recognition there's no way to put tion helped believe my brother Teddy is in friends offered up readings Willingham's hire likely also ceremonies, him leave his a better place than all of us and intentions during the serv­ made Notre Dame more Outlaw said. it into words." mark on Notre here. I ask that you pray with ice. Afterwards, all in atten­ attractive in the eyes of What was Dame, Sturin me that he is [in the peace of dance were invited to sign a potential minority faculty most telling, Mel Tardy said. God's presence until we can card of condolence to be sent members. she said, But in First Year of Studies join him thereJ ... I appreciate to the Ebersols. "I cannot measure [a posi­ was that Tardy's view, all the expressions of support, Looking out amongst the sea tive effect on recruitment] Willingham that poise - and feel your great love. of somber faces, Jarret objectively, but would spec­ seemed to be and sense of Thank you so much, Charlie." stressed the importance of ulate that his arrival at just as inter- pride - will be During the homily, Keough their gathering. Notre Dame certainly had ested in the students as they difficult to replace. rector Father Peter Jarret "The fact that we have come nothing but a positive were in him. "It's disappointing to a lot reflected on the mystery of suf­ together to pray is so impor­ impact on the minority com­ "He saw them as individu­ of people," Tardy said. "It's fering, and the God who allows tant," Jarret said. "Our munity at Notre Dame and als," she said. "To me that going to be hard to restore pain to touch our lives. prayers for Charlie and his on prospective minority fac­ was k ey. " that hope." "[We have] a God who healed family are translated by God ulty and administrators," These interactions made it men but didn't take all pain into grace and strength, and she said. clear to Outlaw that the Meghanne Downes con­ and suffering away. Our God is any prayer we say, God prays Despite the time con­ coach remained humble tributed to this report. ·a God who suffers with us," with us." straints his job imposed, the despite the headlines. On a Jarret said. "God is right with coach seemed to genuinely visit to her church, he intro­ us. God is suffering with Contact Amanda Michaels at enjoy interacting with stu­ duced himself as just Contact Claire Heininger at Charlie and his dad and his [email protected] dents and faculty, Sturin 'Tyrone Willingham' - "he [email protected]

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Associated Press NEW YORK - "Jeopardy!" whiz Ken Jennings finally met his match after a 74-game run as a pop culture icon who t to Life made brainiacs cool, beaten by a woman whose own 8- year-old daughter asked for his autograph when they first met. As someone who always has prepared his own tax returns, Jennings was tripped up in Final Jeopardy by this answer: Most of this firm's 70,000 seasonal white-collar employees work only four months a year. The correct reply: "What is H&H Block?" But Jennings -E c guessed Federal Express, ending his remarkable run as the biggest winner in TV game show history with a haul of $2,520,700. Having an accountant­ friend who's nearly impossi­ ble to reach at tax time paid ofT big-time for his conqueror, California real estate agent Nancy Zerg, who ousted the baby-fa.eed killer competitor in thP episode airing Tuesday. During his streak that began June 2, Jennings usu­ ally had opponents so thor­ oughly beaten that thf~ Final J.-opardy question was mean­ ingless to the outcome. But Zerg was within striking range at that point, with $10,000 to Jennings' $14.400. Her correct reply gave Zerg $14,001 to Jennings' $8,799. won:n hats .. \,gloves ~ largest selection only at :::::lllllltll: .I Sminutes from OUTPOSTa Campus~ Cold Weather Experts CoU 259·1000 for more detolls Wednesday, December 1, 2004 page 7 MARKET RECAP Tariffs on shrimp imports upheld Dow The Bush adminstration set duties on shrimp arriving from China and Vietnam }ones 10,435.63 -40.27 i~· •• 0/1: Same: ~ Composife Volume: Associated Press 1,220 180 • 303,059,360 WASHINGTON - The Bush administration on AMfX 1,407.85 -0.93 Tuesday upheld the imposi­ NASDAQ 2,101.03 0.00 tion of penalty tariffs on NYSE 7,001.42 -30.81 shrimp imports from China and Vietnam, handing a S&PSOO 1,174.02 -4.55 victory to beleaguered U.S. NIKK£/(Tokyo) 10,899.25 -78.64 shrimp producers. 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U.S. food GOLD ($!Troy oz.) -0.80 455.80 distributors contend that PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) -0.15 I 0 1.70 the penalty tariffs will drive up shrimp prices at restau­ Excha e Rates rants and grocery stores. YEN I 02.7800 In the decision Tuesday, EURO 0.7523 the government set duties on Chinese exports of POUND 0.5231 frozen and canned warm­ CANADIAN$ 1.1885 water shrimp at levels ranging from 27.9 percent to 112.8 percent. IN BRIEF Vietnamese shrimp exports VIetnamese workers process shrimp at a plant in southern Vietnam. Bush upheld will be hit with duties rang­ the Imposition of penalty tariffs on shrimp Imports from China and VIetnam. ing from 4.1 percent to AIG accepted independent monitor 25.8 percent. processors and all fairly to imported shrimp ... rules. WASHINGTON - Insurance giant American The tariffs were imposed trading countries," said together employ thousands The eight states repre­ International Group Inc., which is paying $126 because a government Eddie Gordon, president of of U.S. workers, 20 times sented in the Southern million to settle federal authorities' allegations investigation found the the Southern Shrimp those employed in the Shrimp Alliance are of aiding accounting fraud by other companies, shrimp from those nations Alliance. domestic shrimp industry." Alabama, Florida, Georgia, has accepted an independent monitor but will was being sold in the U.S. But the Shrimp Task Foreign shrimp produc­ Louisiana, . Mississippi, avoid criminal prosecution. market at unfairly low Force, composed of the ers have denied they are North Carolina, South The Securities and Exchange Commission and prices, a practice known as Consuming Industries selling shrimp at artificially Carolina and Texas. the Justice Department announced Tuesday that dumping. Trade Action Coalition and low prices as a way to win The cases against all six they had reached formal settlements with AIG, The ruling came in a case the American Seafood a larger share of the U.S. countries will go back to which disclosed last week it had agreed to make brought by the Southern Distributors Association, market. the U.S. International the payments. The insurer agreed to pay $46 Shrimp Alliance, which has complained that the penal­ They contend the United Trade Commission for a million in an accord with the SEC to settle alle­ been dealing with rock-bot­ ty tariffs will mean higher States needs foreign final ruling early next year gations of civil securities fraud over three 2001 tom prices for shrimp since prices for consumers and imports because the on the issue of whether transactions it made with PNC Financial 2001. It alleged that the will not help the domestic domestic supply is not shrimp imports are harm­ Services Group Inc. that allegedly helped the U.S. industry was on the industry. large enough to meet ing the domestic industry. regional bank artificially inflate its earnings. brink of destruction "Thousands of family­ demand for shrimp, the If. as expected, the com­ The money will go to shareholders injured by because of the flood of owned restaurants and country's No. 1 seafood. mission upholds its prelimi­ the alleged fraud. cheap foreign shrimp. businesses will now be Officials from Brazil have nary finding of harm, the AIG also agreed to pay $80 million in an "Dumping is cheating, forced to pay these duties," said they are studying anti-dumping tariffs will accord with the Justice Department that allows and we thank the said Wally Stevens, chair­ whether ·to bring a case become final and will it to avoid prosecution and resolve an investiga­ Department of Commerce man of the Shrimp Task against the United States remain in effect for five tion into the PNC matter and one involving cell for offsetting this illegal Force and president of the before the World Trade years before they are phone distributor Brightpoint Inc. practice and leveling the seafood distributor Slade Organization, contending reviewed again under playing field for U.S. Gorton Co. "The U.S. busi­ that the penalty duties vio­ "sunset" provisions of the shrimp fishermen, farmers, nesses that rely on access late international trade U.S. dumping law. One in three vehicles gets repaired WASHINGTON - Timothy Michaud died last May after falling from the tailgate of a Chevrolet pickup and suffering severe head injuries. The 19-year-old from Maine never knew that Georiga gives corporate merger approval General Motors Corp. had recalled the pickup two months earlier because the tailgate cables Associated Press BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia. health care available to them just could corrode and snap. At the time of the acci­ Officials at Anthem did not immedi­ because they happen to live in a rural " . dent. Michaud's employer - who owned the ATLANTA- After landing a $126.5 ately return telephone calls seeking area. used 2000 pickup - hadn't received a recall million pledge to improve rural comment Tuesday. WellPoint oflicials The insurer also agreed to help notice, said StPphen Schwarz, an attorney for health care in Georgia, the state gave referred inquiries to Anthem. rural Georgia health centers expand, the Michaud family. its approval Tuesday to a corporate To win the statf~·s approval, Anthem renovate and upgrade equipment by The pickup was one of the millions of recalled merger that will create the nation's agreed to finance telcmedicine cen­ purchasing their bonds and other vehicles that go unrepaired each year. largHst health insurance company. ters at 36 rural Georgia hospitals, debt instruments over the next 20 Sometimes, vehicle owners arc at fault for not With Georgia's approval _ the last dinies and the state's four teaching years, Oxendine said. getting repairs. But some safety experts say· state to sign off on the deal _ hospitals and tli cover tnlemedicine Anthem also promised that the automakers and federal regulators shar•~ the California-based WcllPoint Health proc<'dures in its insurance benefits, merger would not lead to higher insu­ blame because they haven't developed a better Networks, Inc. and Indiana-based Oxendine said. Through telcmcdicine, urance premiums for Georgia system to track whethf'r a vehicle has in fact Anthem, Inc. are cxpccted to soon a patient in a rural part of the state BlueCross policyhold('rs, Oxfmdine been repaired. close on their merger. can be diagnosed by a specialist in a said. "California requires that wheneVr emissions rncalls, you can years, through merger negotiations ci.Izens,• 1 • " (J xen d .me sal . d . "I) ('Op I c h('lp cover the costs of trf'ating that do it for saf(•ty recalls ... with both companies. WeiiPoint owns should not be n•quired to have l('sser state's uninsured n~sid('nts. THE OBSERVER p page 8 Wednesday December 1, 2004 THE OBSERVER World AIDS Day: silence no more P.O. Box Q, Nom Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Nom: Dame, IN 46556 As the snow begins to fall and we adorn funding goal of $15 billion over the next combat the spread of HIV. EDITOR IN CHIEF campus with colorful lights, many hearts five years. President Bush deserves praise Even in the area of treatment strategies, Mart Lozar and minds turn to the babe in the manger, for this initiative. the current policymakers have fallen short. While some conservatives have MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER a source of fresh hope in these frigid, dark Yet, just as intensely a.'i he pushed for days of December. We are inclined to the initiative, Bush has· sought to undercut fought valiantly to increase availability of Meghanne Downes Mike Flanagan beautify this birth it. In his 2004 budget, Bush asked for only anti-retroviral drugs, the same policy­ AsST. MANAGING EDITOR narrative, but imag- Peter Quaranto $2 billion for global AIDS, $1 billion less makers have pushed trade policy that Joe Hettler ine if things were a than authorized. On a larger scale, United exacerbates the pandemic by hindering NEWS EDITOR: Claire Heininger bit different. A Call to Action States foreign aid has decreased signifi­ the ability of poor nations to purcha..;;e VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Sarah Vabulas Imagine a babe cantly over recent years. The United cheap generic AIDS medications. The SPORTS EDITOR: Heather Van Hoegarden born in Bethlehem, lying in a manger, his Nations asks that each of the Security White House has put the profits of phar­ ScENE EDITOR: Maria Smith arms swathed with scabies, his stomach Council members gives 0. 7 percent of maceutical companies before the lives of SAINT MARY's EDITOR: .Angela Saoud bloated and his legs covered in his uncon­ their GDP in non-military foreign aid. The millions suffering from AIDS. The clearest PHOTO EDITOR: Claire Kelley trollable diarrhea. Imagine an under­ United States now gives about 0.1 pf'r- example of this was when, last year, the weight child, crying because he cannot cent, and even that is · president nominated GRAPHICS EDITOR: Mike Harkins eat, can barely breathe and feels pain decrea.'iing. Finally, the Randall Tobias, a former ADVERTISING MANAGER: Carrie Franklin throughout his entire body. Yes, imagine a United States refuses to pharmaceutical company An DESIGN MANAGER: Kelly Nelson baby Jesus \vith AIDS. It is not too difficult cancel massive debts owed CEO, to be the global AIDS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Allen to imagine in our day, where more than to it from many poor .. The White House coordinator. Without the CONTROLLER: Paula Garcia 39 million people, including more than 2 nations throughout the has put the profits political will, the good will million children, live with HIV/AIDS. world. 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Let us be silent no OBSERVER ONLINE dying have sparked the consciences of adopted an amendment, ensuring that at more. www.ndsmcobserver.com millions. In this spirit of "compassionate least one-third of prevention funds would POLICIES conservatism," the Bush administration go only to "abstinence-until-marriage" Peter Quaranta is a junior political sci­ The Observer is the independent, daily newspaper has given increasing priority to foreign aid programs. These policy shifts may be ide­ ence and international peace studies published in prim and online by the students of the for AIDS treatment. In 2003, the United ologically pleasing, but they run against major. C-ontact Peter al pquarant@nd. edu. University of Notre Dame duLac and Saint Mary's States government passed the United the existing scientific and medieal data The views expressed in this column are College. 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Though I am simply a former member of the Saint Mary's of Saint Mary's College, is not meant to be a pieture of every community; and some may perhaps write me ofl' in my opin­ woman on campus. Is the photograph of a woman on the bill­ Questions regarding Obsm,er policies should be ion on this matter for that reason, I would just like to say that board for Saint Mary's College along the Indiana toll road direcud to Editor in ChiefMatt Lazar. I find it ridiculous that there is such a negative reaction to also offensive then? I happen to be Irish, and I do not believe the new Pride Week shirts on campus. One of the former the girl on the board shares my ethnicity. In the line of rea­ POST OFFICE INFORMATION shirts depicted the generic "girl" that is posted on bathroom soning put forth by the people leading this campaign against 1k Ohservor (USP~ S< not do so. Why? Because I know in that common-sense part women's college. If anyone needs a cause to fight for, there's .3nd addttiorul m.ailing offict'l>. of my brain that the creators of the shirt were not trying to a war in Iraq you might have heard about. Let this one go. I'OSTMASTER say that this symbol is how women really should look. It was Send add~ rort'I:C(ion." tu: 1k Ob.erV<.'r thought to be a cute idea that would make a nice shirt at a Elizabeth Quinn

The Ohstrv<:r is a member of chc As5«-i-Ated PrciS. AU r~roduaion righfs arc women's college. And that is all they have done this year as junior r~rved well. Badin Hall That southern belle on the shirt, which is the actual mascot Nov. 30 TODAY'S STAFF News Sports Claire Heininger Pat Leonard OBSERVER POLL QUOTE OF THE DAY Nicole Zook Mike Giloon Jen Rowling Chris Khorey Viewpoint Scene Should Notre Dame have accepted ..Leadership is a combination of strategy and Lauren Galgano Molly Grifin the Insight Bowl bid? character. If you must be without one, be without Graphics Illustrator the strategy. ·· Desiree Zamora Graham Ebetsch Vote by Thursday at 5 p.m. at Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf www.ndsmcobserver.com United States military THE 0BSERVEI{ p Wednesday, December 1, 2004 page 9 The 'coming of the kingdom' in the media

Christians constantly look to images of ented reading of both the Hebrew would look like if God were on Caesar's ate about: a new social order of justice. Jesus to order our lives, actions and Scriptures and Gospels. The God of the throne. Through Jesus' parables, that In the current Ameriean Christian con­ beliefs. In our time, people have a con­ Hebrew Scriptures is highly concerned world was a stark contrast to the Homan text, such depictions hardly surprise me. siderable amount of sources in a variety with issues of justice, primarily economic Empire -one in which all would have Christian voices in the forefront mainly of mediums from whieh to contemplate justice. For example, the pivotal event of what they need<~d. Jesus was a political represent morally conservative views our spiritual the Torah, the Book of Exodus, if:' lis of treat to the aristocracy and power struc­ and largely neglect the economic impli­ founder. From Kamaria Porter the Israelites deliverance from slavery in ture of his time. Ilis passion for God's cations of following Christ. Additionally, paintings, films, Egypt- an economic, political and desire for economic and social justice on Christians- particularly Catholics - songs, literature Breaking the racial oppression. In this and countless Earth made I lim a threat and caused His find themselves in the higher social and politieal rheto­ Habit other stories, we can conclude the God of death. Further, the early church was a classes and in positions· of power and ric, Jesus, appar- our faith is extremely concerned with contagion to Homan Empire since its influence over many. The culture wars ently, is everywhere. In our Notre Dame economic injustice of God's creation. leaders, Paul, Peter and James, were and financial interests have re-shaped community, we find ourselves even more In the Christian Scriptures, we find the also executed. the image of Jesus to serve their own immersed in the different images of same concern in Jesus. In the Gospels, So, Gibson misses the mark in captur­ self-interest. This warm and fuzzy Jesus Christ around campus. Jesus preaches hope and help to the ing the zeal of Jesus, yet Hollywood on of personal salvation lacks the commu­ Across the country and on campus, poor, calls people to give up their posses­ the whole does poor job in this regard. nal justice aspect found in the Gospels debate and discussion over Mel Gibson's sions and establishes an unlikely and Popular films dealing with faith and spir­ and early Church. "Passion of the Christ" brought us back unpopular c-ommunity of outcasts as ituality, like "Saved <• or "Dogma," enter­ People of faith must re-connect with to the pivotal moment in our faith lives close friends and followers. Jesus as tainingly critique empty and hypocritical the Jesus of Gospels and continue the and in religious history. After viewing the solely teacher, healer and miracle work­ Christian ideologies, yet offer to replace social movement he began two millennia movie, something beyond the horrific er is hardly worthy of the brutal execu­ them with an empty and unchallenging ago. God's passion for economic and violence left me uneasy about the por­ tion of the state. Even. as the Passion spirituality. In these depictions, Jesus is social justice calls us to action. We must trayal of Jesus. While Gibson reaches for film proffers, Jesus being brought to trial not the advocate for the poor and disen­ be pro-active in ending poverty, econom­ authenticity in showing the manner .of as a blasphemer seems a bit unlikely to franchised we find in the Bible, but a ic exploitation and injustice. Homan torture, the film offers little con­ ·warrant the attention of Roman authori­ tamer person merely concerned with cerning why Jesus was executed. ties. In a serious reading of the Gospel moral squabbles and relationship ticks. Kamira Porter is ajunior history The prominent Jesus scholar Marcus story, what Gibson and many miss These three films differ in theme, mak­ major. She can be contacted at Borg faults the film for completely sepa­ becomes clear. ing us laugh or cry in anguish or in hor­ kporter@nd. edu. rating Jesus' death on the cross from Jesus spoke often of the "Kingdom of ror, but in their effect on American view­ The views expressed in this column are what Jesus was passionate about in life. God" and its eminent coming. This refers er spirituality, they are similar. All those of the author and not necessarily This follows a close and politicallyori- not to heaven. but of what the Earth divorce Jesus from what He was passion- those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Apologizing to offended Saying goodbye to Ty community A wll1ning attitude

The firing of Tyrone Willingham, unless belt. The truth is that the offense was a there was something behind it that we don't machine the last part of this season - an<:! know about, was simply ridiculus. Let us was set to dominate next year. remember the sorry situation of this football Of course, this team's problem all year program when Ty took over. It was in com­ was the terrible recuiting of Bob Davie sev­ plete chaos. lie molded this team, in his very eral years ago in the secondary. Despite hav­ first year, to play with a new and winning ing one of the best front sevens in the attitude. He was also in the process of mold­ nation, this team was burnt, in all its losses, ing this team's philosophy as well as its by teams that took advantage of tqat lone, heart- and in order to do this he had to yet glaring, weakness. Should Ty have been reruit his kind of player, have time to mold fired for the results of this weakness - this player and get that player needed expe­ something for which he was not responsi­ rience. ble? Of course not. On Friday, Nov. 19, we, the members of the Student Activities Board, Tyrone Willingham was fired just as this Next year would have been the telling issued a campus-wide apology for any SAB programs, events and/or pub­ molding process, which was mainly taking year. Not this one. Next year Ty would have lished materials this past semester that a member of our student com­ place on the offensive side of the ball, was had no excuses. And with an offense ready munity may have found offensive in any way. coming to fruition. Next year his quarter­ to dominate, a front seven largely intact and The apology was written in order to address concerns that were back would have been an experiencedjun­ a secondary that had nowhere to go but up brought to our attention during the SAB Feedback Session the previous ior throwing to very experienced wide­ -I don't think he would have needed any. evening. While there were specific examples of programs, events and/or recievers and tight-ends. The offensive line Now, of course, we will never know. published materials that were directly addressed during the Feedback showed dramtic improvement over last year Session by those in attendance, we recognize that there might have been and would have been even better next year. Charlie C....amosy other programs, events and/or published materials that students who He finally has a west-coast type tail-back graduate student were not at the Feedback Session might have taken exception to. We also and played now has a full-year under his Nov. 30 recognize that while some students might have taken issue with these programs, events and/or published materials, there are students on this campus who were not offended and who respectfully disagree with those who were. EDITORIAL CARTOON As such, the decision was made to issue a non-specific apology, as we did not wish do disenfranchise our student community. We recognize that the Pride Week shirt was a catalyst that has since brought forward larger issues on our campus. It has also created an t;AY~ ~eRe, opportunity where respectful dialogue of divergent views, thoughts and AL GAeDA opinions held on campus can be voiced and shared. IS PLAAJNING We feel that awareness and understanding of these opposing views 10 A1tACK'- regarding these issues are vital in order to advance the educational enrichment of our student body. As student leaders, we know that students can best take advantage of this opportunity by participating in the Identify Forums, sponsored by the Board of Governance, where we as a community can share our opin­ ions, express our concerns and engage in respectful dialogue. / In conclusion, SAB would like to assure our student body that we are constantly reviewing our programming methods in an effort to bring the highest. quality programs onto campus. We are also taking steps to better identify programs, events and/or published materials that might be seen as offensive or insensitive to anyone on campus in an attempt not to fur­ ther offend. We again encourage students to attend the weekly SAB meetings which are open to the entire student body and to share your thoughts as we continue to provide the best programs possible . . Saint Mary's College Student Activities Board Nov. 30 ...

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RESTAURANT REVIEW What's cooler than Zambonie brings being cool? Midwestern power Cold Stone pop to Ice Cream Notre Dame "Those photos are racist, clas­ has played at a number of festivals. By MEGAN McFADDEN and sist, sexist, and those skinny so­ By MOLLY GRIFFIN Erik Widman enrolled at Notre Dame JESSICA STOLLER and-so's couldn't possibly eat Assistant Scene Editor this fall as a grad student, and the Scene Writers all that creamy goodness and band came with him to the South still remain a size two", Cold Zambonie was founded in Bend area. After watching hot man after Stone customer Erica Valdez Michigan, but with one of the band The band's sound is described by hot man smashed against the said as she feasted on her members in graduate school at Notre Erik Widman as "power pop, kind of Plexiglas at the Notre Dame peanut butter flavored extrava­ Dame, the campus has become its like rock and roll and alternative, hockey game, we needed some­ ganza. For all these reasons, new adopted home. The band will but it's hard to compare it to stuff thing to cool ourselves down. the atmosphere at Cold Stone perform a" conc·ert Thursday at out there." While the band's use of following a brief incident we'd only receives 2.75 sporks. Legends at 10 p.m. keyboards could bring back memo­ like to call dodging traffic in The most yummilicious part of The current line-up of Zambonie ries of the 1980s, it is different from the Joyce Center parking lot to Cold Stone is, in fact, the ice includes Erik Widman on guitar and the power ballads of yesteryear. find the Red Rocket (Jessica's cream. Jessica ordered the vocals, Kent Widman on bass, Chris "It's guitar driven and it uses syn­ car). we emerged unscathed "Cookie Doughn't. You Want Sjoquist on keyboards and John Wert thesizer, but it's not 80's rock," Erik and ready for a moolicious Some" with French vanilla ice on drums. The band has a web site Widman said. "It's fun stuff." dairy treat. Cold Stone cream, caramel, fudge and where fans can go to download The name "Zambonie" is in itself Creamery_or as Jessica's Dad cookie dough pieces. She pro­ music, find out concert dates, read unusual, since a zamboni (with no likes to call it "STONE COLD" claimed it was an out of body band member biographies and find 'e') is the machine that smoothes the Creamery- is located just off of experience. Megan ordered the the latest news about the band. ice at a skating rink, but the mis­ Grape Hoad near Movies 14. It "Birthday Cake Remix". Brothers Kent and Erik Widman spelling has a story behind it. could be called the Taj Mahal of The ice cream comes in very moved to the United States from "When I first got started I recorded ice cream parlors. generous sizes entitled "like it," Sweden in 2000, and while enrolled by myself and one of my songs was Instead of generic flavors "love it" and "gotta have it". at Western Michigan University in going to be on a compilation called stuffed into cardboard tubs, "Like it" is more than enough Kalamazoo, they started the band 'Michigan Mania 2000' ," Erik Cold Stone, as the name for the average bear, but if with drummer John Haldane. Widman ·said, "I didn't have a band implies, plops your ice cream you're having a rough day or Zambonie released its first full name and 'zamboni' was one of the onto a cold marble stone, and have an appetite like Megan's length CD in 2002, and the band names I had been thinking of, but it wrll mix in a myriad of delec­ you might be able to eat a "love played performed shows throughout was just by pure stupidity that I table toppings. If you're really it." The " gotta have it" is Michigan and Indiana. In 2004, spelled it wrong. I was born in brave you can choose your own reserved for sumo wrestlers, a Haldane decided to leave the band, Sweden, so I have an excuse." toppings, but if you want to family of four, or that guy that and percussion major John Wert Thursday's concert at Legends will play it safe you can choose. one ate 100 hot dogs in under an filled in for him on drums. With one be Notre Dame's first exposure to of their pre-designed palate hour. The ice cream is so super change already in the band's lineup, Zambonie, and Erik Widman has pleasers. splendiferous that we give it the group decided to add a synthe­ high hopes. Unfortunately, because of Cold five sporks, our highest rating. sizer to the standard mix of bass, "I hope that it wiJI change their life Stone's popularity, the service Even though the average of guitar and drums. That decision led and. that they'll never be the same was slow and our rating to Chris Sjoquist becoming a member after the show," he said. impersonal categories is of Zambonie. making it wor­ 3.416666 ... , Zambonie has opened for such Contact Molly Griffin at thy of merely Cold Stone by including bands as OK GO, out of Chicago and [email protected] 2.5 sparks. the imaginary These ice number i for cream-artists Ice Creatn ice cream, should learn a Cold Stone lesson from most definite­ good ole Henry ly deserves a Ford and total of four develop a sporks, a morn efficient toothpick and assembly line. \\\\ some pocket Word on the lint. So, if you street was that are dependent Cold Stone employees would o n -d a i r y to m a k e yo u r d a y a sing at the drop of a coin in the delight, skedaddle on down to tip jar, but this legend is false. Cold Stone Creamery and tell We generously gave them fifty them Jessica and Megan sent cents, only to receive bitter dis­ you. WB're sure they'll be like appoint and heartache but not "WTF?" to which you can reply heartburn. "exactly." The atmosphere of Cold Stone provides a family-oriented, but commercially influenced, envi­ Contact Megan McFadden and Jessica. ronment. Enormous photos of Stoller at ice cream temptresses did not mmcfadO [email protected] and setth~ well on our stomachs. jstoliO [email protected] ,. t! 1J,. ·' .. "'. :' -'

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Photo courtesy of Erik Widman Zambonie adds a synthesizer to the typical band formula of guitar, bass and drums in order to create its own unique brand of "power pop." The band was founded at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, and it will play its first show on the Notre Dame campus at Legends Thursday night at 10 p.m. THE OBSERVER

Wednesday, December 1, 2004 E page 11 Sparta rocks out at Chicago's Metro theatre El Paso, Texas band's recent performance gave Windy City audiences an opportunity to experience its unique sound and interesting new album

arate paths, and El Pasoans have been By CHUY BENITEZ glad to realize that they now have two Scene Writer great hometown bands to support instead of just one. With Sparta's newest album, Porcelain, Sparta's Jim Ward has always talked Ward took a big step in writing the vocals highly of playing to great crowds in for the album, but the payoff has been Chicago, so the Nov. 23 show at the Metro wholly positive for Ward and the rest of came as no surprise to Sparta fans and the band. The other band members agree Chicago music-hipsters alike. The show that Ward's lyrics for the album exemplify marked Sparta's third trip to the music­ the maturity level that both Ward and hungry city of Chicago, and it almost Sparta as a whole have reached· in the seemed like a long awaited reunion for past few years. The concept for Porcelain · Sparta and it's Chicago listeners. came largely from the revisiting of their For the past month Sparta has been on hometown of El Paso, Texas and from its latest tour promoting its sophomore Ward's new position in life as a married album, Porcelain, which was released July man. Several of their songs reference both 2004. For Sparta, both the album and the El Paso ("Guns of Memorial Park," "La tour symbolize a progression and a sense Cerca") and Ward's growing relationship of stability in their careers and personal with his new wife ("Hiss the Villain," lives. Although the tour includes two "Breaking the Broken," "Lines in the other up-and-coming bands, Further Sand"). All of the lyrics to these songs are Seems Forever and Copeland, which also written openly and cleanly enough for CHUY BENITEZ/ The Observer have excellent musical creativity, Sparta them to be seen as personal expressions Sparta's latest album, Porcelain, as well as all of its music, is is the clear headliner and driving force of of Ward and as having relevant content heavily influenced by living in El Paso, Texas_ the tour. In the past it was Sparta who fans can relate with. would either co-headline tours and festi­ Sparta's musical sound has also taken a vals like Coachella with great bands like walk back to their musical past in El Paso, the Pixies, or open for largely established which was largely refined and represented bands like Incubus and Pearl Jam. With by· the now classic cmo sound of at the their new stability as Texas rock frontrun­ drive-in. Sparta's opening song, "Guns of ners, the spotlight on Sparta is something Memorial Park," starts with a techno-stat­ they've been wanting and working for ic-guitar intro much like they did in their since they started the band. ATDI days. Many of their songs also rock Sparta's formation came from the on at a constant feverish but changing untimely divorce of at the drive-in, which pace that never lets the listener feel set­ was F.l Paso, Texas· pride-and-joy rock tled. Jt is a pace and structure that can band of the 1990's. The breakup of at the largely be heard and found in the local El drive-in split the band down the middle, Paso music scene. with guitarist and vocalist Jim Ward, gui­ The final thought on t.he Porcelain tarist/bassist Paul Hinojos and drummer album as a whole is that it resonates on Tony Hajjar moving on to Sparta and the fundamentals of holding onto your singer Cedric Bixler Zavala and Omar roots and your relationships because in Hodriguez moving on to their band, the thP end they will be the things you can Mars Volta. The breakup left at the drive­ always count on, and Sparta must be in fans wanting to hate no one and sup­ applauded for pulling off such a solid port both efforts. Ward, Hinojos and sophomore album that exemplifies the Hajjar also asked El Paso bassist Matt fundamentals that rock-listeners every­ Miller to join Sparta and create a com­ where should think about. CHUY BENITEZ/ The Observer plete sound by being able to have two gui­ Sparta was formed after another band, at the drive-in, broke up tarists. Both bands have been critically Contact Chuy Benitez at due to differing musical styles within the group. Some of the acclaimed since they have gone their sep- [email protected] other members from the band went on to form the Mars Volta.

CHUY BENITEZ/ The Observer The band performed at Chicago's Metro Theatre, which recently celebrated its Sparta creates its unique style of rock and roll with Jim Ward on vocals and 20th anniversary with a series of twenty performances, including Sparta. guitar, Matt Miller on bass, Paul Hinojos on guitar and Tony Hajjar on drums. page 12 The Observer + CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, December 1, 2004

NCAA BASKETBALL Duke darts past Michigan State in matchup of top teams

a win." Davis said. "We weren't had 19 points, knocking down Georgia Tech destroys worried about last year. three shots from outside the Everybody played their hearts arc. Jarrett Jack had 16 points Michigan in Atlanta out." and was even more efficient Hedick played the entire 40 setting up his teammates, nn­ Associated Press minutes, and the wear and tear ishing with 11 assists. of his effort clearly played a "All this year, we've been DUHIIAM, N.C. - J.J. Hedick role in the second half. I lis final waiting to come out and make a and Daniel Ewing seemed to be basket came with 12 1/2 min­ statement," Elder said. playing their own version of H- utes left, a 3-pointer that gave "Tonight, we eame out and 0-H-S-E, matching each other Duke a 58-49 lead. established ourselves." shot for shot, point for point. Later, he barely hit the rim Before the game, the school Duke needed almost every with a couple of shots. put up a banner at Alexander one ofthem; ''I'm r('ady to go play another Mt~morial Coliseum honoring The backcourt duo both 40 minutes right now," Hedick last season's Final Four team. scored 29 points and made five quipped. "Seriously, I'll proba­ The Yellow Jackets lost to 3-pointers, helping the 1Oth­ bly wake up and need to ice Connecticut in the national ranked Blue Devils hold ofT No. down my entire body, but I felt championship game at San 11 Mi<~higan State 81-74 on fine out there. I wasn't tired." Antonio. Tuesday night in the ACC-Big Ewing was th~~re to bail him Jack said he's not concerned Ten Challenge. out. In a 3-minute span late in with what Georgia Tech did last Hediek had 21 points in the the second half, he made a 3, season. first half, and Ewing took up the drove down the lane for a pull­ "\Ve're trying to focus on the slack after the break, scoring up jumper and added a layup future, not the past," he said. 15. Duke (4-0) improved to 6-0 after a nifty screen from Shavlik Still, "going so deep in the tour­ in the made-for-TV ehalienge Handolph. nament last year, that gaye us a and beat the Spartans (3-1) for "There were a lot of good cohesiveness you can't coach." the second straight season. players out on that court, but he Kentucky 92, Tenn. Tech 63 "I was definitely in the zone in was the most mature player out LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kelenna the first half," Hedick said. "I there," Duke coach Mike Azubuike found the way out of was really in the flow of the Krzyze.wski said of Ewing. "He a season--long shooting slump­ offense. It felt good, that was had the look of a champion out keep shooting. AP the first time it's been that way on the court. .J.J. was great, Azubuike scored 21 points - Duke's Sean Dockery, left, drives past Michigan State's this year." · don't get me wrong, but Daniel just two off his career high - Shannon Brown during Duke's 81-74 win Wednesday night. Ewing's last 3 came in the was handling it and he was and No. 8 Kentucky routed final minute, when he swished absolutely great." Tennessee Tech. one with the shot clock winding The effort was enough to keep Chuck Hayes overcame foul Conference, Azubuike went 7- Willie Jenkins, the OVC new­ down to give Duke a 78-73 lead. the inspired Spartans at bay. trouble to add 1 7 points and 11 of-12 from the field and made comer of the year last season, That margin proved to be Davis sandwiched two baskets rebounds for Kentucky (4-0) in half of his six 3-point attempts. led Tennessee Tech with 18 enough when Michigan State's in close around an alley-oop its last basketball game before He just missed his career high, points and six rebounds. The Paul Davis missed twQ free dunk by Shannon Brown, and playing at No. 9 North Carolina set last season in a loss to Golden Eagles shot 52.4 percent throws with 15 seconds left, Mi_chigan State was with 71-69. on Saturday. Georgia. in the first half but made just 10 part of a 3-for-8 run from the Another layup by Davis later Azubuike's emergence came "Kelenna struggled a bit, but of 31 shots after halftime, fin­ line down the stretch for the cut the margin to one, but Sean at an opportune time for the he didn't tonight," said ishing at 40.4 percent. Spartans. Dockery made an off-balance Wildcats, who will play the Tar Tennessee Tech coach Mike "Defensively, we're getting "We know we're a good jumper - his only basket of the Heels, Indiana and Louisville on Sutton, a former Kentucky there," Hayes said. "We're mak­ team," Ewing said. "We just did game- to make it 75-72, and successive Saturdays in assistant. "He got some easy ing progress." what we had to do." Duke held on. December. scoring opportunities." About the only thing that kept This one was much closer "I have no qualms about the Azubuike averaged 11.1 Kentucky Jed 44-38 early in Hayes from having a better out­ than a year ago, when the Blue way we played," Michigan State points per game last season and the second half when Azubuike ing was foul trouble. The senior Devils ran away to a 72-50 vic­ coach Tom Izzo said. "We just was expected to fill a larger role started a 19-3 run with a three­ forward went 3-of-3 from the tory. And it had all the intensity couldn't get one big shot to fall in Kentucky's offense this sea­ point play. He had two of the field, scored 10 points and of an NCAA tournament game. or make one defensive stand or son. But the junior swingman Wildcats' four 3-pointcrs during grabbed six rebounds in the Ewing and Michigan State's make a couple of free throws, entered Tuesday's game averag­ the run, which ended with first 7 1/2 minutes, but spent Alan Anderson were called for and that was the difference." ing 9.3 points and shooting 39.4 Kentucky ahead 63-41 with long stretches on the bench technical fouls after trading Georgia Tech 99, Michigan 68 percent for the season. He 12:46 left. after picking up his second and elbows during a loose ball ATLANTA - Georgia Tech made one 3-point attempt in 11 "We played the game the right third fouls. serum in the first half. That waited until its. third home tries. way in the second half," Smith "We needed to get him off the came minutes after an inten­ game to unveil a banner com­ For a player who scored said. "It came at the right time." glass and off the line, and we tional foul was called on memorating last season's trip to 3,530 points during his high Tennessee Tech came no clos­ didn't do either," Sutton said of Maurice Ager when he tried to the Final Four. school career in Oklahoma, er than 19 points after that. Hayes. "He's what's great about stop Redick from an easy bas­ Good timing. Azubuike's slump was some­ Kentucky extended its lead to as college basketball." ket. The fourth-ranked Yellow what of a mystery to some, but many as 34 points. Hayes, who made all five of The Cameron Crazies let Ager Jackets finally played like a not to Kentucky coach Tubby Kentucky raised its average his shots and posted his third hear about it, too, chanting team that could win it all, blow­ Smith. winning margin this season to double-double of the season, "Hon Artest, Hon Artest." ing out Michigan in the ACC-Big "We've talked about taking it 24.5 points. But the best that wasn't the only player in foul "I don't know if it was like Ten Challenge. to the rim," Smith said of can be said of the Wildcats' trouble. The teams combined March, but it was tough out Georgia Tech (4-0) took con­ Azubuike. "With his athleticism, opponents thus far - Coppin for 49 fouls and took 56 free there," Redick said. "It definite­ trol early with a 20-0 run, led there's no reason he shouldn't State, Ball State and Georgia throws. ly didn't feel like the fourth by 27 points at halftime and take it to the rim. State were the others - is that The Wildcats never trailed, game of the season." was able to finish the game "He looked very relaxed. He they are little-known. but also never led by more than Davis led the Spartans with with a couple of walk-ons on played with focus. Twenty-two The same can't be said for 10 points in the half. Jenkins 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the court. minutes and 21 points - that's North Carolina. kept the Golden Eagles close Anderson added 15 points. B.J. Elder scored 27 points, impressive." "That's why you come to with 13 points. "We just wanted to try to the bulk of them coming on Against the Golden Eagles (1- Kentucky, to play teams like Patrick Sparks scored 11 come down here and try to get seven 3-pointers. Will Bynum 3) of the Ohio Valley North Carolina," Hayes said. points for Kentucky.

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MLB Martinez weighs numerous offers

ager Omar Minaya didn't return Yankees, Mets among a telephone message. suitors aiming to take Yankees owner George Steinbrenner met with Martinez pitcher from Boston in Tampa, Fla., on Noy. 18, and Martinez also met in Florida with New York third· baseman Associated Press Alex Rodriguez. But the Yankees' primary NEW YOHK- While Mets interest in recent days appears fans discussed whether their to be Johnson, the 41-year-old team has a chance to land left-hander who would prefer to Pedro Martinez, former New leave the rebuilding York closer Armando Benitez Diamondbacks and play for a found a new club, agreeing contender. The Yankees and Tuesday to a $21.5 million, Diamondbacks have been dis­ three-year contract with the cussing a trade involving the San Francisco Giants. five-time Cy Young Award win­ Cincinnati, meanwhile, ner for several weeks, but talks retained a key part of its rota­ haven't gained any momentum, tion, agreeing to re-sign ex-Met several baseball officials said. Paul Wilson for $8.2 million Steinbrenner met in Tampa over two years. with top aides Mark Newman Martinez isn't close to making and Billy Connors on Tuesday. a decision on where to sign, a Benitez bounced back from a person close to the free-agent subpar 2003 season to save an ace said on condition of NL-leading 4 7 games in 51 anonymity, and is likely to wait chances for Florida last season until the New York Yankees and lead major league relievers determine their level of inter­ with a 1.29 EHA. est. That could hinge on "He's the prototype," general whether they acquire Randy manager Brian Sabean said. Johnson from Arizona in a "He has been and will be a trade that could send Javier dominant force at the end of the Vazquez to the Diamondbacks. game .... He's a guy we had our The Mets, trying to make a eye on." splash in the free-agent market, Since Robb Nen was sidelined offered a $37.5 million, three­ with a serious shoulder injury year contract last weekend, an following the 2002 World agent with knowledge of the Series, the Giants have pieced

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NFL Parcells benches Henson, Testaverde given starting nod

Associated Press seven 4-7 teams in the NFC. Even while trying to avoid playoff talk, Parcells made it IHVING, Texas - Bill Parcells cleq.r he's aware of his team's isn't worried about the long­ standing, even though the term future and the Dallas Cowboys have already lost more Cowboys are still in playofT con­ games than in his 10-6 debut tention in the miserable NFC. last season. So the coach's decision was Take out the four division easy and expected. leaders, and there are just Hookie Drew llenson, whose three other teams with more starting debut lasted only a wins than Dallas in the chase half, is going back into watch­ for two wild-card spots. The and-learn mode. And 41-year­ Cowboys play Monday night at old Vinny Testaverde is the NFC West leader Seattle (6-5). starting quarterback again for ''I've been around long the Cowboys (4-7). enough to have seen teams "He gives us the best chance recover," Parcells said. "I think to win," Parcells said Tuesday. someone in this NFC, and I Dallas quarterback Drew Henson scrambles past lineman Larry Allen, left, during a game against "That's what I'm interested in could be wrong, could make a Baltimore Nov. 21. Vinny Testaverde will start over Henson next Monday against Seattle. doing, if we can." run at this that doesn't appear Henson got his long-awaited to have had a chance."' bad plays and doing things the sions to the coach. with some game experience, first start against Chicago last A .500 record may just be rookie didn't recognize, Parcells "I just viewed it as him say­ will go back to getting limited Thursday after a sore enough to get into the NFC went to Testaverde. ing what his opinion was. That's snaps. Testaverde was limited in prac­ playoffs this season. So Parcells Owner Jerry Jones expressed fine. No problem," Parcells said. "Hey, I'm rooting for the guy. \ tice. But Testaverde returned figures why not the Cowboys? disappointment after the game The players return to prac­ I really am," Parcells said. "He ~ after halftime in a tie game, and "We have an opportunity,"he that Henson didn't finish. He tice Wednesday after having just needs more experience. the Cowboys won 21-7. said. "If we play well Monday, a insisted, however, that he was­ four straight days ofT. The extra You say, 'How's he going to get While Henson is the quarter~ lot of things will have changed n't second-guessing Parcells time should be beneficial for that?' I can't forsake everything ,\! back of the future, Parcells probably in our favor." and that he left in-game deci- Testaverde. And Henson, finally to do that. I couldn't do it .'' remains focused on winning Henson hadn't played quar­ now. terback, not even in three

, I "My mind only works basical­ blowout losses before then, \ ly this week, this season," he until the fourth quarter Nov. 21 ) said. "That is what my respon­ at Baltimore when Testaverde \ sibility is, to try to get the most took a hard hit that left him ~ out of this team this year. You with a sore shoulder and back. don't necessarily set things up That also limited Testaverde in the future by altering that. during the shortened week You might do things that act as before the Bears. a deterrent for the future.' With the Bears committed to By beating the Bears, the pressuring Henson (4-of-12 for Cowboys snapped a three-garrie 31 yards and an interception losing streak and became one of returned for a touchdown) into

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CLUB SPORTS SMC BASKETBALL Ultimate team wins second place Streaking Belles

Women win five of Davisson as the Irish rolled high game of 259 and a low 13-5. The Irish were upended game of 199. Van Koppersmith six to claim runner­ in the finals by Emory, 13-5, also averaged over 200, at will face Albion despite several defensive plays 209.4, posting a high score of up at Invitational by Davisson. For the tourna­ 257. Vance McClenton rolled them. We feel like we're on a ment, SMC's Stephanie Snyder games of 218 and 200 to pick By CHRIS KHOREY roll, and they're coming ofT a was runner-up fur the UTC his average up to 187, and JB Sports Writer loss." Special to The Observer Spirit Award, awarded for Bertumen's 231 improved his As expected, the Belles have The ultimate club's women's friendliness and sportsman­ average to 180.3. The Saint Mary's basketball followed the lead of senior for­ squad enjoyed a very success­ ship. Tom Talamo and Jim Talamo team, fresh ofT a three-game ward Emily Creachbaum, who ful weekend, winning five of Bowling averaged 166.3 and 17 4.8 as winning streak over scored just four points against six games to place second at Notre Dame fielded a the Irish continue to improve Thanksgiving break, travels to Monmouth. the Chattanooga Invitational. women's team for the first their scores throughout the Albion, Mich. tonight to play Bellina is not worried about Behind the stellar play of time this weekend, as it joined lineup. the Britons. Albion brings a 3- the ofT night. Christina Hegdes and Rachel the men's squad in Ann Arbor Women's Ice Hockey 1 record into its home opener "Emily's a player that gets a Meeks, the youthful Irish as Michigan hosted the The Irish women's hockey at Kresge Gymnasium. lot of attention from other opened by dominating American Heartland Intercol­ team suffered two tough loss­ The Britons have defeated teams," she said. "There are Tennessee Chattanooga, 13-2, legiate Bowling Conference es this weekend at Washington & Jefferson, times when she's not going to and College of Charleston, 13- tournament. In their debut, Lindenwood University in St. Rochester and Wooster this have a lot of production and 4. The third-round match-up the women finished sixth Louis. season. But other players are with Michigan State provided among the nine competing The rookie-filled Notre Albion fell to going to have to many highlights as the Irish women's teams. Allison Klein Dame team struggled against Goshen 49-4 7 in .. We feel like we·re s t ep up. " edged the Spartans, 11-10. posted a 153.4 average to lead the veteran Lindenwood play­ overtime on on a roll, and Those players Nancy Powaga controlled the a closely bunched line-up. Kim ers, falling 15-0 on Friday Nov. 27. have material­ long field and endzone with LaVigne followed at 152, with night and 14-0 on Saturday Over the past they·re coming off ized in the form many catches. Saint Mary's Denise Trgovich just behind at night. week, the Belles a loss., of forward junior Stephanie Snyder, 151.4. Daniele LaFramboise The Irish women played tallied blowout Bridget Boyce Kristine Dube and Jennifer and Rachael Schermitzler with great effort until the end victories over and point guard Pruchnik all were pivotal in posted very solid averages of of each game, with the third Knox, Man- Suzanne Belllina Bridget Lipke, securing the win. 140.8 and 132.4 respectively. period being the strongest for chester and Belles head coach who combined In the semifinals against The men's squad continues the Irish each night. Coach Monmouth. But for 36 points UNC Greensboro, freshmen to make progress, moving up Dave Olson was satisfied with the Britons against the Elizabeth Lee, Shields Duss to 19th among 26 teams. the hard work of the young should prove a tough oppo­ Hawks. and Shannon Morrison sup­ Pavan Sadarangani had the team and expects better nent, especially on the road. "Bridget Boyce has just real­ ported Mary Klinkhammer, fourth highest average of the results as the season pro­ Albion finished last season ly found a comfort level, find­ Loretta Brown and Megan tournament at 231, with a gresses. with a 23-6 record. Despite ing a lot of different ways to returning only two starters, score and working hard on the Britons have been disman­ defense," Bellina said. tling opponents, averaging "Bridget Lipke has really 70.5 points per game. Point come on as our point guard, guard Sarah Caskey leads the leading the show out there. team in scoring with double She's working well within our figure points in every contest offense and getting a lot of this season. good looks." Belles coach Suzanne Forward Alison Kessler also Bellina remains confident. played well against the '"They are very similar to Hawks, scoring 10 points off what they were last year, but the bench. they lost a few players from last year," Bellina said. "We've Contact Chris Khorey at always played well against [email protected] u 13 ATMs on Campus with NO surchargel

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schedule they play with the academic requirements they Coaches have with their players, I think Davie continued from page 20 it's unrealistic to be a nine, 10 continued from page 20 or 11-win football team every year tenure with Notre Dame, year," Davie said. "You're going "I felt we were in a place after leaving the head coaching to have some good teams, that I could no longer say that position at Cincinnati Moeller you're going to have some we could actually stand up and High School in Ohio. During his average teams and you're say that we were putting 18 years at Moeller, Faust tal­ going to have some below aver­ together a program in place lied a career 17 4-17-2 record, age teams. Bottom lim~. you're that could contend, if not win, including five state titles and going to play a lot of close a national championship," four national championships. gamps and when you play close White said in a Dec. 2, 2001 Faust's games, you're press conference. "I really dream was going to lose believe we need to restart this to coach at some of those thing." "[To win/ every year . ' .. Notre Dame, consistently, playing the c I ose games. In 2001, it was White who but once in Faust, recommended to University cally accomplished. Notre in every way," White said. "As I South Bend, kind of schedule they play whose 1981 President Father Edward Dame won the AFCA Academic just indicated in the statement, the coach with the academic schedule Malloy that Davie not be rein­ Achievement Award for gradu­ the academic performance is had hard­ requirements they have included five stated in his sixth year, shortly ating 100 percent of its play­ at a fever pitch; it's never been ships on the top 25 teams after signing him to a five-year ers, the first time that number better. Tyrone has done some field. with their players, I think -and four in extension. Malloy agreed with had reached 100 percent since wonderful things." Faust said it's unrealistic to be a nine, the top 15 - him, and Davie was notified 1988. White praised Davie in But, for both coaches, it Tuesday he said the ro or I r-winfootball team that day, as was the public. 2001 for his off-field actions. came down to his on-field per­ believes ,, schedule, This year, it happened differ­ "Bob Davie has brought good formance. Although both Willingham every year. along with ently. students and good people to coaches went to a bowl game, knew the Notre Dame's A source said the Board of Notre Dame," White said in neither came out with desir­ expectations Bob Davie prestige in the Trustees held a meeting 2001. "He has supported and able results. Davie took the of coaching former Irish coach college foot­ Monday night, during which had taken an active interest in Irish to the Fiesta Bowl in at Notre ball world, they decided to the academ- 2000, where they were blown Dame when makes each fire Willing­ ic progress out by Oregon State, 41-9. taking the job before the 2002 game difficult. ham. .. There's very high of the play­ Willingham took the Irish to season. "Scheduling is tough and it And at the ers. lie has the Gator Bowl in 2002, where "I don't think anybody likes should be like that," Faust said. beginning of expectations, competitive encouraged they were also blown out by to be a part of something like "Everybody gets up for Notre the 2001 sea­ expectations relative to good citizen­ North Carolina State, 28-6. this," said Faust, who resigned Dame. Other schools, they only son, Davie was Notre Dame ship. I am In both firings, White empha­ in November 1985. "But it's the have two big games on their told by White proud to be sized the need for both on and reality of the sports world and schedule every year; Notre that his job football. ,, associated off-the-field performance. His that's how the sports world Dame ends up with 11 because was in jeop­ with our sentiments were expressed operates. You've got to under­ everybody's ready for them." ardy. White Kevin White football again Tuesday. stand that as a coach. That Faust also said he understood said this year, Irish athletic director team. These "And I do feel we've made doesn't mean you're not a good the disappointment Willingham that wasn't the are expecta- some progress, as I've tried to coach, that doesn't mean is likely experiencing after case with tions that articulate that in a statement," you're not a great coach, it just being let go. Willingham. we have of White said. "Just haven't made means maybe the "I feel for Ty, for "I would say that Coach all of our coaches in all of our enough on game day. Have circumstances c o a c h Willingham and I had not had sports." made great progress every­ that prevailed are Willingham," those specific conversations White echoed the same senti­ where else around this pro­ what you're dealt. ..Scheduling is Faust said. "I feel and really waited till the end of ments about Willingham gram. In a lot of ways, this pro­ You have to go tough and it should for his family. Yet the season to sit down and Tuesday. Willingham has had gram has not been - has not along with that." be like that.,, I can understand have kind of a program evalua­ one player earn Academic All­ been as healthy in a long time. Davie had an that these things tion conversation," White said. America honors and two play­ We've got to find a way to get up-and-down do occur and it's "We began that conversation ers earn academic all-district back to the elite, and that career with Notre Gerry Faust tough both ways." on Sunday." honors, all while his teams needs to happen on game day." Dame, taking the former Irish coach D a v i e Both Davie and Willingham have maintained a solid grade­ Irish to three empathizes with had successes off the field but point-average. bowl games, Willingham, say­ were unable to translate to "From Sunday through Contact Heather Van including the BCS ing he believes success on the field, as well. Friday, our football program Hoegarden at Fiesta Bowl at the conclusion of the former Stanford coach did Davie's teams were academi- has exceeded all expectations [email protected] the 2000 season. But Davie also a good job, despite being fired struggled in leading Notre after posting a 21-15 record Dame to two losing records, during his three years with which eventually led to his fir­ Notre Dame. ing in 2001. "He was an excellent football t Davie said Notre Dame coach," Davie said. "I can't ,~ coaches must win despite play­ imagine he was that good of a ing a rigorous schedule year in coach his first year and that f and year out. This puts any bad of a coach his third year. I'· The reality is somewhere in '"·' coach at Notre Dame at a sig­ } nificant disadvantage, Davie between." )) l) said. l "[To win] every year consis­ Contact Joe Hettler at 'r tently, playing the kind of [email protected]

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I p s \ Wednesday, December 1, 2004 page 20 ) ~ I FOOTBALL ~ Similar, but different Willingham firing compares, contrasts with Davie's; former coaches give opinions

By HEATHER By JOE HETTLER VAN HOEGARDEN Sports Writer Sports Editor If anybody understands what Heporters waited outside the Tyrone Willingham is going interview room at the Joyce through one day after being Center, hoping to get a glimpse fired as Notre Dame's head _ of Tyrone Willingham after a football coach, it's Gerry Faust press conference announced his and Bob Davie. firing. Faust coached the Irish from But he was nowhere to be 1981-85, compiling a 30-26-1 found. record before resigning after It was quite the opposite of his five-year contract expired. the scene in 2001, where Bob Davie took over the program Davie calmly addressed ·after Lou Holtz resigned in reporters for nearly a half-hour 1996, leading the Irish to a 35- ~ . in a press conference announc­ 25 record from 1997-2001. ing his firing. Both coaches didn't expect Willingham, who was not Willingham to be fired l available for comment, was the Tuesday, after three years as first Irish football coach to be Irish coach. fired without finishing his first "I was surprised just like contract, as he coached just everybody else," Faust said. three of the six years of his ini­ .· -~ :... ~~ --~. ~- "When they accepted the bowl, tial contract and finished with a I figured he'd keep his job '· • 7~~ 21-15 record. because there's always talk. Athletic director Kevin White You lose a game there's talk, BRIAN PUCEVICH/The Observer you win a game there's no talk attributed Willingham's short Tyrone Willingham became Notre Dame's head football coach after a rigorous search following tenure to the high expectations and you're doing a great job. the 2001 season. Willingham was fired Tuesday after three seasons with the Irish. Don't get me wrong, there's , I at Notre Dame. "I think the best way I can nothing wrong with that. It's respond to that is - there's worth it at Notre Dame to go very high expectations, compet­ through that because of what itive expectations relative to Notre Dame is." Notre Dame football," White Davie agreed. said at Tuesday's press confer­ "To be honest, I'm sur­ ence. "I think everyone in the prised," Davie said in an inter­ room realizes that, and we just view with ESPN's Dan Patrick were not meeting those pro­ Tuesday evening. ''I'm sur­ grammatic or competitive prised that Tyrone did not get expectations on Saturday." the opportunity to finish his It was similar but also differ­ five years at Notre Dame." ent from 2001, the year Bob Willingham became the first Davie was fired after five sea­ Notre Dame coach to lose his sons and a 35-25 record. Then, job before fulfilling the terms White attributed the change in of his initial contract. coaching to a need to start over. Faust endured a rocky five- Observer File Photo Observer File Photo see DAVIE/page 18 Bob Davie coached Notre Dame for five seasons. Gerry Faust coached Notre Dame from 1981-85. see COACHES/page 18

ND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL I .::0 ~ Batteast, Duffy combine for 45 points in "Yin

the free throw line to seal the the team's first 13 ·points. est part of the Irish offense. DufTy connected on four free By KATE GALES lead as the Crusaders pulled to Notre Dame would never relin­ The team shot just 41.7 per­ throws down the stretch to seal Sports Writer within a field goal with two quish the lead, but the cent from the field and 37.5 the win. minutes remaining. Crusaders remained within percent from beyond the arc. Last year, Notre Dame start­ Another close road game "We had to make our free striking distance, cutting a 1 0- Notre Dame committed 10 ed 0-4 on the road. This year, ended in another victory for throws down the stretch," point lead to five with 13 min­ turnovers to the Crusaders' the team has yet to register a the No. 3 Irish, improving the coach Muffet McGraw said. utes remaining. seven. loss. team to 2-0 away from the "We had our best shooters In her second career road But the team came up strong "I think its better leader­ Joyce Center and 7-0 on the shooting ... Megan especially game, Allen came through with when it counted. McGraw ship," McGraw said. "Megan season. down the stretch, and Jackie a crucial offensive rebound called a timeout when and Jackie are playing so well Notre Dame beat Valparaiso faced really critical [shots l." with 11 minutes to play. Valparaiso was within two right now, they're carrying the 69-59 Tuesday night as Charel Allen and Teresa "She had a really big offen­ points. team. They made all the big Jacqueline Batteast scored 25 Borton each pulled down nine sive rebound late in the game "We ran a play for Jackie to plays and we're still looking for points ·and grabbed 10 rebounds and scored six apiece that we really had to have," score land] she made a nice some other people to step up rebounds and Megan Duffy in the team's second road vic­ McGraw said. "Then she got shot," McGraw said. "She was and help us." added 20 points and four tory. fouled and made the free able to convert it, that was big, assists for the Irish. The Irish were off to a quick throws." we got [the lead] up to four Contact Kate Gales at The team went 18-18 from start as Batteast scored 11 of free throws were the bright- and they never got any closer." [email protected]

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