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By JON MARTIN Chronicle Writer Fabian’s File “Fabian.” Nina McKever entered one name into a search engine in 2008 and began the quest to find her stepson. Nina’s husband, Tim, had Fabian when he was Position Class only 17-years-old. Tim, Tight End Freshman along with Fabian’s birth Height High School mother, decided to give 6-4 South Florence their newborn son up for Weight Hometown adoption. 230 Florence, S.C. Spontaneously, 14 years later, without any High School Notes idea of exactly what she Named All-State as senior with the Bruins... was looking for, Nina Selected to 2012 Shrine Bowl of the scoured the Internet in Carolinas... Earned All-Region and All-Pee hopes of finding Fabian. Dee Conference honors as a senior... Named Somewhere. team captain... Also served as team captain for the Bruins basketball team... Graduated FINDING A HOME with honors from South Florence High School Fabian Jefferson, a (Information provided by Ernest Meyers, tight end on Limestone Limestone Sports Information) College’s football team, was born in Florence, ter chance.” “She beat us with pipes SC to Tim McKever Sharing the home with and extension cords,” and Theo Ballard, both Fabian, Rodney and Fabian said. “Just me teenagers and both con- their adoptive mother and my brother. She’d cerned with how they (who we will call Mrs. come home one day mad would support their new Jefferson) was an aunt, and that’d be all it took. son. two uncles and two of She’d bring her biologi- Limestone’s Fabian Jefferson goes through blocking drills during a recent Ballard, Fabian’s bio- the adoptive mother’s cal kids food and not practice. (All Photos By Jon Martin) logical mother, found a biological children. bring us anything.” family friend in Santee, Eight people under So Fabian and Rodney told anyone else. would do whatever nec- happened to his son. He SC to adopt Fabian and one roof. would wait out the night, “I was afraid some- essary to protect his had discussed it with his his half-brother, Rodney. Fabian’s new sur- counting down the hours thing would happen to younger sibling, who new wife, Nina, on a Tim never knew where roundings quickly turned until the next day’s me,” Fabian said. “Or shared his birth mother. handful of occasions. his son was taken. violent, as Mrs. Jefferson school schedule began. It somebody would come “I always had him So Nina, along with “My parents just became abusive to both was then, during lunch, and take my brother and there to protect me,” Tim’s sister, went to couldn’t afford me at Fabian and his brother. that they would receive me away, and split us Fabian said. “When we work to find Fabian. the time,” Fabian said. Whether verbal or their next meal. up.” were being abused, he’d “All they had was my “Them being young and physical, growing up in Fabian never asked Fabian got his strength take the majority of the first name,” Fabian said. kids themselves, they the Jefferson household Mrs. Jefferson why she from his brother – three punishment. I knew as Poring over web wanted to give me a bet- was a difficult challenge. hit them, and he never years his senior. Rodney long as I had Rodney, pages, Nina finally found nothing else mattered.” Fabian on MySpace. Fabian’s birth mother Even though she didn’t would come by about know his last name, she once every two years, knew she found her hus- and would send money band’s son. when necessary. But the “My dad and I are mother-son relationship basically twins,” Fabian was never there. laughed. “It wasn’t hard “I was told when I once she saw the pic- was 12 that I was adopt- ture.” ed,” Fabian said. “So So Nina sent 14-year- I knew who my birth old Fabian a MySpace mother was. We never message. had a very good relation- “She said, ‘Hey ship. I don’t think it was Fabian, I know you don’t anything she did, I just know who I am but I’m resented her because of your father’s wife,’” the adoption. She was Fabian remembers read- never there when I need- ing. “She told me that ed her.” she knew I wouldn’t understand everything FINDING A right now and if I needed FATHER anything to contact her. Tim McKever had She ended it with, ‘From always wondered what (Cont. on page 2B) 2B THE CHRONICLE Thursday, October 31, 2013 Limestone Blue And White Football Game - Saturday, Nov. 2 - 1 p.m. Fabian Jefferson (Cont. From Page 1B) this point on, we want “There’s FINDING to be in your life.’” LIMESTONE Fabian kept the mes- nothing anybody Limestone Offensive sage to himself for a can throw at him Coordinator Craig Kerr while before sneaking that he hasn’t was the coach who found and calling Nina one Fabian, and immediately night. Mrs. Jefferson experienced. It’s took a liking to the 6-4, never knew. an honor 230-pound senior. “We talked for a while, Fabian came to started communicat- having him on Gaffney for his official ing more on MySpace,” this team.” visit with a pair of South Fabian said. “That’s - Limestone Coach Florence teammates when I decided I wanted Bobby James and was thoroughly to meet them.” impressed. Fabian met his step- “It was a football mother first, going with as well. community and a coach Nina to a local Wendy’s Tim, 31 years old at who’s not only fiery after a basketball game. the time, was now a about football, but actu- Nina took Fabian back manager at both Yahni’s ally invested in the home that night, again Company and Stefano’s kids,” Fabian said. “That without Mrs. Jefferson’s Italian Restaurant in was huge.” knowledge. Florence. He was ready Fabian was recruited “She still doesn’t to be a part of his son’s to play tight end, which know to this day that I life. will be a position heavily was at Wendy’s with my “We met for the first utilized in Limestone’s stepmom,” Fabian said. time at a Waffle House,” offensive packages. Three months after- Fabian laughed. “We “Our offense leads wards, plans began tak- talked more and more. to tight ends being ing shape for Fabian to After a while, I wanted extremely successful,” move in with his father. to move in with him.” Limestone head coach Rodney was about to Mrs. Jefferson refused Bobby James said. “His graduate Lake Marion for several weeks before athletic ceiling is to the High School and move Fabian’s other aunt, a sky.” Fabian Jefferson (Photo By Jon Martin) out. Fabian wanted out lawyer, made a phone Fabian decided call. to decommit from “They had a conversa- Newberry, and become tion,” Fabian said. “I’m part of the first recruit- not sure what was said, ing class in Limestone but that was it. I left and football history. moved in with my dad.” “It’s a new opportu- nity and a great envi- FINDING ronment,” Fabian said. FOOTBALL “Coach James is so Fabian played a year invested in our success. of football at Lake At times you hate doing Marion, but was never the running and all the very active in sports. drills, but at the end of “Mrs. Jefferson didn’t the day, when you’re want us to be involved in lying in bed, you know sports,” he said. it was all for a purpose. After moving in I came here for a rea- with his father, Fabian son, and I’m happy to be enrolled at South here.” Florence High School Fabian, who held a and began naturally tak- 3.1 GPA in high school, ing to the gridiron. is majoring in Physical Fabian played both Education. tight end and defensive His dream? end for the Bruins, and “Taking Coach James’ by his junior year he was job,” he laughed. “I real- beginning to receive col- ly want to be a coach.” lege interest. “I only had eight sacks FINDING in my junior year but my HIMSELF defensive coordinator Fabian said that, to a told me I had the body certain extent, he still of a college football bears some disappoint- player,” Fabian said. “I ment towards his father never paid any attention for the 14 years missed. to it. I didn’t know any- body that went to col- But those feelings are lege. But I started work- slowly, and surely, being ing hard and suddenly I worn away. was receiving interest.” “I don’t hold a grudge Tennessee showed towards him,” Fabian early interest in Fabian. said. “I’m glad he decid- Newberry, Hampton and ed to find me.” South Carolina State Through all of the ups were there as well. and downs, Fabian has All through Fabian’s maintained an even keel, high school career, he knowing his best days finally had some fans in are still in front of him. the stands. “What doesn’t kill you “My dad and step- makes you stronger,” he mom never missed a said. game,” he said. “At Lake Coach James said that Marion, my brother was with all of the adversity the only person there to Fabian has faced in his support me and he was life, college football and on the sidelines. People academics will be noth- don’t realize how great it ing. is to have someone in the “His story pulls at crowd pulling for you.” your heart,” James said. Fabian erupted his “I can’t even imag- senior year, catching 33 ine having to wait for passes on offense for 462 school to get my next yards and seven touch- meal. Things that will downs. Defensively, he disappoint other kids racked up 15 sacks and here, he’ll have a com- was named to the South pletely positive outlook. Carolina Shrine Bowl There’s nothing anybody team. can throw at him that he He originally com- hasn’t experienced. It’s mitted to Newberry an honor having him on before a new program in this team. Cherokee County began “He really is one in a catching his eye. million.”
Sports Friday, June 27, 2008, Page 12 The Daily Review MAKING HEADLINES Randolph a Warrior Fryou sees dreams come true OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors went for By JON MARTIN youth, height and versatility with their top pick in the NBA draft, se- Morgan City native Mandi lecting LSU forward Anthony Randolph 14th overall in the first Fryou watched from the stands round Thursday. of Omaha’s Rosenblatt Stadium as North Carolina pitcher Alex The Warriors hope the 6-foot-10 Ran- White took control of the LSU dolph, among a talented freshman class baseball team in the 2008 Col- in this year’s draft, will complement lege World Series. their up-tempo game led by the back- The disappointment, howev- court play of Baron Davis and Monta er, couldn’t hide her excite- Ellis ment. “He’s long, athletic, he’s ready to play “Ever since I was little, I’ve and has star quality,” said Chris always loved baseball,” Fryou Mullin, the Warriors’ executive vice said. “When I was growing up, president of basketball operations. “We LSU was great for a long were sitting there kind of amazed he NBA Photo stretch of time. I started follow- was still there.” Anthony Randolph ing them and it got to the point Randolph, who turns 19 on July 15, is where I was listening to them left-handed and earned third team all-SEC honors during his lone on the radio every game. I nev- college season after averaging 15.6 points and 8.5 rebounds. He er missed a game.” worked out for the Warriors in the Bay Area this past Saturday. Being such a big fan of the Tigers, it was only natural that “He could be a real nightmare, mismatch kind of guy,” Mullin said. Fryou chose LSU as her colle- Golden State, the first 48-win NBA team not to make the playoffs, giate destination. is coming off consecutive winning seasons for the first time in 16 She tried out for the batgirl years. Yet the Warriors’ best season in 14 years wasn’t enough to position on the Tiger baseball make it to the postseason in the power-packed Western Conference team in each of her first two after the team advanced to the second round of the 2007 playoffs. years to no avail. Finally, in her junior year, she was a member of the LSU Submitted Photo Sports TV this weekend baseball family. MANDI FRYOU, left, sits in the LSU dugout with friends Katherine Clements, center, and “When I finally made it, it Haylee Davis, right. FRIDAY a.m., Speed; NASCAR was awesome,” Fryou stated. Arena football: Wild card play- Nationwide Series, Camping “Being with the team and being Irvine Anteaters in the super offs, New York at Dallas, 6:30 World RV Sales 200, pole quali- a part of everything was really regionals to advance to their p.m., ESPN fying, 9 a.m., Speed; race, 2 cool.” first College World Series since p.m., ABC; NASCAR Her tasks as a batgirl includ- 2004 and close out Alex Box Boxing: Super featherweights, Craftsman Truck Series, ed working coaches’ committee Stadium on a high note. To add to the moment, Fry- Breidis Prescott vs. Juan O'Reilly 200, at Memphis, pole meetings, answering phones, putting stat sheets in pro- ou’s boyfriend, Jonathon Moore, Carlos Rodriguez, at Fort qualifying, 5 p.m., Speed; race, grams, selling the programs, was able to make the trip from Lauderdale, 9 p.m. ESPN2 8 p.m. IRL IndyCar Series, retrieving balls and bats and Florida for LSU’s opening game (same-day tape) SunTrust Indy Challenge, at taking water to the umpires. against North Carolina. Richmond, Va., 7 p.m., ESPN; Even the lack of success for last Moore, who was an LSU Golf: PGA European Tour, NHRA Powerade Drag Racing year’s Tiger squad couldn’t baseball manager for three Open de France, second round, Series, Summit Racing dampen her spirits. But there years before graduating, would at Paris, 8:30 a.m., The Golf Equipment Nationals, qualify- was one dream she still wanted be able to make the opening Channel; Champions Tour, ing, atNorwalk, Ohio, 9 p.m., to fulfill. game but had to get back to his Commerce Bank Championship, ESPN2 (same-day tape); AMA “It was always my dream to job the following day. first round, at East Meadow, Toyota Motocross go to Omaha for the College “His dream was to go to Om- N.Y., noon, The Golf Channel; Championship, at Lakewood, World Series,” Fryou said. “I aha too,” Fryou said. “We met because he was a manager for U.S. Women's Open Colo., 10:30 p.m., Speed (same- used to plan my summers around post-season baseball.” the LSU baseball team. We had Championship, second round, at day tape) The 2008 LSU Tigers helped been dating about a year and a Edina, Minn., 2 p.m., ESPN; to make her dream a reality half. Whenever we won the su- PGA Tour, Buick Open, second Tennis: Wimbledon when they put together a mira- per regional he called me and round, at Grand Blanc, Mich., 2 Championships, early rounds, 7 cle season capped by a 23-game told me he was going to be able p.m., The Golf Channel; a.m., ESPN2 (live); 11 a.m., winning streak and a South- to come up just for the Sunday Submitted Photo Nationwide Tour, Ford Wayne NBC (live and same-day tape); eastern Conference champi- game, but that was fine with Fryou, left, stands on the field with Ashley Oliver, a fellow Gretzky Charity Classic, second 2 p.m., ESPN2 (same-day tape) onship. LSU defeated the UC- See FRYOU Page 13 batgirl at the College World Series. round, at Georgian Bay, The Daily Review, Morgan City, La., Friday, June 27, 2008, Page 13 Ontario, 5:30 p.m., The Golf Track and field: U.S. Olympic Channel (same-day tape) trials, at Eugene, Ore., 7 p.m., Flood washes away Negro League star's memories NBC By JIM LITKE PunishmentMajor League Baseball: for FRYOU:AP Sports WriterTrip to Omaha highlighted with proposal Baseball stole Art Penning- Chicago Cubs at Chicago White SUNDAY Moore extended his arm to Continuedton’s future. from The Page Cedar 12 River Sox, 3 p.m., WGN Cycling: American Eagle show Fryou his watch. She re- me.”washed away his past. Shaq rap a Outfitters Tour of Since Fryou didn’t have to sponded with, “It’s 9:30.” Motor sports: NASCAR Sprint Pennsylvania, final stage, at His house, his car, his workclothes, until nearly the allsecond his pictures,game of With that, Moore simply Cup, LENOX Industrial Tools Pittsburgh, 4:30 p.m., Versus refreshing move theeven CWS, one ofthe his couple two dogs watched — it said, “I want you to remember 301, at Loudon, N.H., practice, gamewas all one lost from to the the stands Midwest as this moment for the rest of your 11 a.m.,by Mary Speed; Catherinepole qualifying, HolcombGolf: PGA European Tour, Whitefloods. and“Every the damn Tar Heels thing cameI had life.” Dropping down to one 2 p.m. NASCAR Nationwide Open de France, final round, 7 awayjust floated with an down 8-4 victory.the river,” he knee, Moore proposed to his Series, Camping World RV a.m., The Golf Channel (same- “After the game I was pretty longtime girlfriend. Looks like Shaquille O’Neal won’t be making his way to Mayber- said. Sales 200, at Loudon, N.H., day tape); Champions Tour, upsetHe isthat hardly we lost,” alone: Fryou There said. are “Everybody around us was ry after all. “(Moore) kept telling me that Thepractice, Phoenix 12:30 Suns’ p.m., player Speed was removedCommerce of Bankhis special Championship, deputy’s 10,000 or so others totaling up just standing and clapping,” final round, noon, The Golf wetheir had lossesto take a just picture in togeth- Cedar Fryou laughed. “It was awe- badge in Maricopa County, Ariz., because of language he used in a er in front of the Rosenblatt Tennis: Wimbledon Channel; PGA Tour, Buick Rapids, Iowa, perhaps 10 times some.” rap video against former Lakers’ teammate Kobe Bryant. Stadium statue before he left. I Championships,Maricopa County early Sheriff round, Joe at Arpaio,Open, also final known round, as2 p.m.,“America’s CBS; as many across the waterlogged The couple now has a tenta- askedregion. himBut possessions why and he can kept be tive date of November 2009 for ToughestWimbledon, Sheriff,” England, honored 6 a.m., Shaq as a specialU.S. Women's deputy in Open 2006 and saying because everybody replaced. the Sacred Heart-hosted cere- promoted himESPN2 to colonel later that year.Championship, final round, 2 would want one.” “A big part of my life is gone mony. And one day after Arpaio’s announcement,p.m., NBC; Sheriff Nationwide Mike Tour,Brown Moore and Fryou got to the of Bedford County, Va., also asked for the return of the seven-foot- for good,” he said. Despite LSU not winning the SATURDAY Ford Wayne Gretzky Charity statueHis skin surrounded color cost by Penning- friends one-inchArena fo ocenter’stball: Wild badge, card which play- wasClassic, given tofinal him round, following 5:30 p.m., work and family members holding national championship, Fryou with the county’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. ton a shot at the major leagues said she wouldn’t trade the ex- offs, Colorado at Utah, 3 p.m., The Golf Channel (same-day their cameras. Of course, Shaq can say whatever he wants to say, as he made as a young man. He flourished perience for anything. ESPN tape) “I was confused about why that rather clear on his rap video with repeated lines of “Kobe instead in the Negro, Cuban, “The Omaha trip — just be- everybodyMexican was and wanting Venezuelan to take can’t do without me” and lines with a racially derogatory word ing on the field with the team Boxing: Lightweights, champi- Major League Baseball: New thisleagues picture in the with 1940s just and, us inwhen it,” that no one — no matter what color you are — should say. Fryou said. “He turned to me — was such an amazing experi- AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall Buton David Arpaio, Diaz known vs. Manny for using toughYork antics Yankees to set at hisNew inmates York baseball in America finally ART PENNINGTON looks at a poster of himself Rapids, Iowa. Pennington lost most of the andopened asked the me door what to time blacks, it was. in ence,” Fryou said. “That whole Submitted Photo straightPacquiao, such for asWBC banning title, atcoffee, Las cigarettes,Mets, TBS, providing noon; Chicago only two Cubs dai- I said I didn’t know because I weekfrom his was playing just amazing.days in the It’s NegroJONATHON League in MOOREmemorabiliaproposes he had to fromgirlfriend his playing Mandi days Fryou when in Vegas, 8 p.m., HBO pay-per- at Chicago White Sox, ESPN, 7 minor leagues across the coun- ly meals and even issuing pink underpants, revoked the special didn’t have a watch.” somethingfront of his I’ll never flood-damaged forget.” homefront in of CedarOmaha’shis Rosenblatt home was Stadium. damaged by recent flooding. honor becauseview he said he felt he had no choice. p.m. try. According to Arpaio, “If any one of my deputies did something Six decades later, the water came and carried off nearly the pieces. I played against the best — space and defense firm and two likeG othis,lf: PGA they’re European fired. I Tour,don’t condoneMo thistor s typeports of: NASCARracial conduct.” Sprint “When you get old, you can’t Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard, years for the railroad before re- Good for you Arpaio and Brown. Sure, it’s barely a slap on the every bit of proof that Penning- Open de France, third round, 7 Cup, LENOX Industrial Tools Timberwolveston was the equal of just about keep moving. trade You have to Mayo stay Larry Doby, to Jackie Grizzlies Robinson — tiring infor 1985. Love wrist for the NBA multi-millionaire star, but a well-deserved slap MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota his lone season with the Tro- a.m., The Golf Channel (same- 301, 1 p.m., TNT; Hannspree anybody who played anywhere where people know you. I’m not and not just the black ballplay- He ran for sheriff and the on the wrist it is. Timberwolves fans went to bed jans and also dealt with contro- day tape); Champions Tour, FIM World Superbike he went. doing too good, but I’m lucky to ers. You could ask Roger Maris, town commission, “everything Arpaio felt the need to send a message to the public that the wondering how O.J. Mayo versy when a former friend al- Commerce Bank Championship, Championship, at San Marino, 2 Newspaper clippings, pro- have a few good friends. With- Harvey Kuenn and Sal Maglie, but dog catcher,” Pennington kind of behavior displayed on the rap video would not be tolerated would fit in with their guard- leged that he took money and second round, noon, The Golf p.m. Speed (same-day tape); grams, autographed photos out them,” Pennington chuck- any of those boys, too. laughed, “and that’s probably by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office — even if the offender in heavy team. gifts from an agent while in from Mickey Mantle, Sal led, “I’d really be up a creek.” “They’ll tell you I should the only office I could have been questionChannel; is PGAonly Tour,holding Buick an honoraryNHRA position Powerade with Drag the Racingdepart- Memphis Grizzlies backers high school and college. Maglie and a dozen other big His neighbors remember the have been there,” Pennington elected to. ment.Open, third round, 2 p.m., CBS; Series, Summit Racing hit the hay hoping that Kevin Mayo denied the allegations leaguers who assured him he man who won a batting title added, “but I understand why I “I didn’t care about losing. I ObviouslyU.S. Women's Arpaio’s Open message was wellEquipment heard as Nationals, Brown followed final Love would open things up for and impressed the Timber- would play alongside them and hit home runs in bunches wasn’t. ... 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All the while, locals and out- celebrity-chargedClassic, third round, TMZ 5:30 Internet p.m., siteS o—cc theer: Majorcounty League officials’ Soccer, moves reality, thanks to an eight-play- mid-1950s. When I was growing up, my end.of-towners knocked on his door were quite refreshing. er Lastblockbuster year, trade Billy in Valencia, the wee “We felt it was a chance to The Golf Channel (same-day Los Angeles at D.C. United, Pennington’s agent and his His own favorite stories were mother was sure I’d get killed.” to ask if he was THE Art Pen- The Olympictape) gold medalist wasn’tnoon, given ABC; a spot UEFA on a Eurocommercial 2008, hours of the night that changed about the time he homered off With a $5 gift from his aunt takenington, a playerand often who left wewith had an promoting some type of vitamin-filled water. theguardian faces of angel, both teams.talked the old ranked as the third best player Championship match, Spain vs. the great Dizzy Dean when to cover the trip, he traveled autographed souvenir. Nor was the four-time NBA champion approached to become the manHours into letting after thehim draftscan some con- in the draft,” Grizzlies GM their paths crossed on USCseparate Photo from Arkansas to Memphis,UCLA Photo He kept many of his own. faceHor ofse someracin gnew: Hollywood clothing lineGold or high-pricedGermany, cologne.at Vienna, 1:30 p.m., of the albums to create a digital cluded, the Wolves sent Mayo, barnstormingO.J. Mayo tours — about Tenn., atKevin 17 for Love a tryout with ChrisPennington Wallace hit said. one “That of the I No,Cup, the at twoInglewood, sheriffs Calif.,6 did what everyone ought ABCto do when some- forwardarchive. AntoineBut that Walker was just and a the only chance black ballplay- the Negro League’s Chicago thinklongest almost home allruns the in league the histo- felt one participatesp.m., ESPN2 in bad public behavior. They took away an honor guardssmall fraction Greg of Bucknerwhat he had. and “Actually no one was more 6-foot-10 power forward who was third behind Beasley and ers got to measure themselves American Giants. And he never ry of old Comiskey Park for the and did not award him for his poorSwim choicesming :withU.S. aOlympic movie-reality trials, Marko“He used Jaric to carry to Memphis a camera for to surprised than we were when will play down low next to Al Rose. against the white stars of the looked back. He played every American Giants and had an television-music-commercial-clothingMajor League Baseball: New line-basedat Omaha, deal. 7 p.m., NBC Love,Negro shooter League Mike get-togethers Miller and the deal came back,” McHale Jefferson, who will stay at cen- “And if anybody has the major leagues. And the first position but catcher, played old brick from the since-demol- YorkIn his Yankees defense, at Shaq New claimedYork that there is no issue with Kobe frontcourtand he had retreads priceless Brian videos Car- of said. “We were all sitting ter in this revamped lineup chance to break in and have the time he faced Satchel Paige, is- winter ball most years in Latin ished ballpark, but that was that he “was freestyling. That’s all. It was all done in fun. Nothing dinalCool Papaand Jason Bell andCollins. some other around there looking at each rather than move to his more type of impact in the NBA that Mets orChicago Cubs at Tennis: Wimbledon suing his standard warning — America, averaged about .300 swept away, too. So were hats, serious whatsoever.” guys,Timberwolves talking and vice laughing president and other saying, ‘Wow, I guess it’s natural power forward position. Rose and Beasley seem certain Chicago White Sox, 2:30 p.m., Championships, early round, 11 “Throw it and duck!” — only to at every stop. jerseys and baseballs used in And I’m sure it was all in fun — just another fun opportunity to ofhorsing basketball around, operations and Kevin now back on.’ There were just too “This deal really set us up on to have, it would be O. J. Fox a.m., NBC (live and same-day strike out three straight times. call attention to the never-ending feud between the two giant NBA McHalethey’re all said gone,” he Valencia thought said. the many components in it that fit so Hismany last levels,” pro Minnesota game was GM in Mayo.”games. tape) “I could hold my own against stars with one more attack on the other’s personal and profession- dealNow, was a month dead past early his in 85th the our needs not to do it.” JimModesto, Stack Calif., said. in “We1956, couldn’t and he TimberwolvesPennington doesfans will have likely a Motor sports: NASCAR Sprint anybody, except Satch, maybe, al life. night,birthday, but Pennington the Grizzlies wonders re- The deal allows the Timber- passeventually it up.” found his way back bescrapbook reminded and of another a glove lottery- in the Track and field: and he was the onliest man Cup,Ironically LENOX though, Industrial the Toolsline repeated several timesU.S. throughout Olympic openedwhere he’ll negotiations find the cashas the or first the wolves to dump Walker, who to The Cedar Grizzlies, Rapids, in turn, where get he a swappingNegro League move exhibittwo years at ago, the that made a fool out of me. But the301, rap practice, video is 8 thata.m. “Kobe and 10:30 can’t do withouttrials, me.” 6 p.m., NBC roundstrength came to begin to a picking close, and up was unhappy riding the bench dynamicworked 23 guard years in for Mayo an aero- who whenSee Minnesota PENNINGTON selected Page Bran- 14 You can protest all you want, but Shaq, it seems as if you can’t Memphis finally relented and on a rebuilding team, and Jar- was widely thought of as the don Roy, then traded him to do without Kobe either. But as proven on the video, the music included Miller in the transac- ic’s contract, which has three third-best player in the draft Portland for Randy Foye and business can definitely do without you. tion. years and more than $21 mil- behind Memphis guard Derrick cash. lion remaining. Rose and Kansas State forward Roy went on to become rookie Miller also fills a huge hole Michael Beasley, who went first of the year in 2006-07 and an on the team as a perimeter and second, respectively. All-Star last season, while Foye Hornets draft, trade Arthur shooter and gives them Love, a Mayo averaged 20.7 points in has struggled with injuries. WESTWEGO, La. (AP) — A line,” Hornets coach Byron the Trail Blazers yet, but com- franchise-record 56 wins and a Scott said. “It was our opinion pletion of the deal was a for- Southwest Division crown there really wasn’t anybody mality. erased any notion that the Hor- there (in the draft) that could With no incoming rookies, nets could be counted among help us. If we could trade the the Hornets will add money the lingering rebuilding proj- pick, sell the pick, whatever the that would otherwise have been Having Trouble ects in post-Katrina New Or- case may be, the bigger picture spent on draft choices into their leans. is trying to get a veteran guy pot for free agency — in addi- The time to shoot for a title is who can come in here and help tion to about $3 million in cash now, and a rookie picked late in us right away.” received from Portland. the first round of the NBA draft The deal was pending league “There are several players wasn’t likely help right away. approval at the time of the Hor- that we feel will help us,” Hor- The Hornets instead sought nets’ selection, so they took nets general manager Jeff Bow- Keeping up? to improve their chances of Darrell Arthur, a 6-foot-9 for- er said. “We feel we have the signing a key veteran this sum- ward who averaged 12.8 points situation here that’s ideal for a mer by trading away their only last season for national cham- young man to come into in a draft pick, the 27th overall, to pion Kansas. role that’s important for us.” the Portland Trail Blazers on Arthur wore a Hornets hat as With a starting lineup that A subscription to The Daily Review can keep Thursday night in exchange for he shook hands with NBA com- includes All-Stars Chris Paul you on top of all the local events. 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Give Us A bowlers included Angela Fields Call Today ... 589 (195, 190, 204), Brandy The Bailey 493 (205), Myrna Vin- WE CAN HELP! ning 480 (180), Krista Walters (199) and Lillian Rebardie (177). Daily Review GULFCO LOANS Split conversions were ac- complished by Myrna Vinning (985) 399-7606 3-10, Sandra Marshall 3-9-10, 1217 Southeast Blvd. • Bayou Vista, La. Melissa Alleman 2-7 and Dee 985-384-8370 Lajaunie 3-10. Sports The Daily Review Tuesday, November 4, 2008, Page 7 MAKING HEADLINES Grant placed on IR Twins earn opportunity METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have placed starting defensive end Charles Grant on injured reserve and re-signed veteran de- fensive tackle Hollis Thomas. Holliers experience Grant will miss the remainder of the season because of a triceps injury, gener- al manager Mickey Loomis said Monday. Friday night lights Thomas, who started 26 games for New Orleans during the previous two By JON MARTIN “They’re as big a seasons, tore his right triceps during the For patrons of Patterson preseason and was released after reach- High School athletics, seeing part of this program ing an injury settlement with the Saints, Joseph and Justin Hollier as any player that making him a free agent. roaming around Lumberjack has come through He has spent the past two months re- Saints Photo athletic facilities is a familiar habilitating that injury, which required Charles Grant sight. here.” surgery. The 18-year-olds are each - PHS coach Tommy Minton known as “Twin” among PHS Steelers rout Redskins faithful, and the two have been thought it would be a nice re- working the sidelines for the ward for them.” LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger exchanged high- ‘Jacks in every one of their four The reward was also the re- fives with teammates after the touchdown that extended the Pitts- years on campus. sponse from both the crowd and burgh Steelers’ lead in the fourth quarter. “They’ve been managers for the sideline. When it was an- With his left hand. While wearing a baseball cap. every male sport since their nounced that the twins had en- With Roethlisberger sidelined af- freshman year,” Patterson head tered the game, the fans erupt- ter reinjuring his throwing shoulder, football coach and athletic di- ed with a huge standing ova- the local kid who used to sneak into rector Tommy Minton said. tion. The PHS sideline began Washington Redskins games made “They help with football, bas- chanting their names as they an unexpected appearance on the ketball and baseball. They also went onto the field. field. help with softball, and if they “I was doing this to reward D.C. native Byron Leftwich came have time they assist Coach (the Holliers), but I never real- on at halftime and led two touch- (Annette) Boudreaux with girls’ ized what it meant to all of our down drives in the Steelers’ 23-6 vic- basketball and volleyball.” players,” Minton said. “How tory over the Redskins on Monday However, Lumberjack fans proud they were of them. The night. saw a different sight two weeks comments from a lot of parents “We all know Ben’s the guy,” Leftwich said. “Ben’s the quarter- ago when Patterson’s top 10- who have seen how hard the back of this football team, and I know I was going to be there in ranked football team hosted twins have worked the last cou- case something happened. Something happened today.” West St. Mary in their final ple of years have been very What happened was Roethlisberger’s 1-yard sneak that gave home game of the regular sea- good. It ended up being a lot the Steelers a 10-6 lead in the final minute of the first half. On the son. bigger than I ever thought it play, the quarterback reaggravated the slightly separated right The Holliers, for the first would be. It really touched the shoulder that has bothered him since the second week of the sea- time in their PHS careers, whole school.” son. dressed out. The Holliers were each voted “I have no update on Ben at this point,” coach Mike Tomlin said. “The coaches were talking onto the homecoming court this “Potentially, he was capable of going back in the game, but we and we wanted to do something year by their fellow students, went down the field with Leftwich in there to start the second half. to honor them for all they’ve and teammates expressed how We’ll just see how he is.” Roethlisberger was 5-of-17 for 50 yards and an interception, done for the school over the last happy they were to see the Daily Review Photo four years,” Minton said. “The brothers get a chance to play. Justin Hollier while Leftwich went 7-of-10 for 129 yards and a touchdown as Friday of the Berwick game I “I was really excited to see Pittsburgh (6-2) beat an NFC East team for the first time in three told them that we were going to them on the field,” said sopho- attempts this season. Leftwich had 44 friends and relatives at the do all the paperwork and let more offensive tackle Joe Hen- game — all of them Redskins fans growing up — but he said jok- them dress out against West St. ry. “They’ve been supporting ingly that “none of them better be upset” after the Steelers handed Mary if they wanted to. And of the team for the longest time Washington (6-3) its worst loss of the season. course they jumped all over it.” and it finally paid off. I think “I truly don’t know the offense yet,” said Leftwich, who signed Minton filed the paperwork we were all happy to see them with the Steelers in August. “I just got here late in the preseason, and gained the Holliers eligibil- get to play.” so that’s what makes it tough. ... That’s why I came out so early ity to play in the game. The Junior defensive back Alan during halftime. It’s like, ‘If I’m going to play, I’ve got to get loose.”’ twins did all of their manageri- Angeron agreed. The Steelers’ top-rated defense had seven sacks and became the al duties before the start of the “I don’t think anybody saw first team this season to intercept Jason Campbell. It also held game, including setting up both any of the actual play because Clinton Portis to 51 yards rushing, ending his streak of five sidelines. everybody’s eyes were on Twin,” straight games with at least 120 yards. Before the game began, the he said. “We were excited for “We were hoping to go out and play our football, play smash- Holliers went out to midfield them. Without them, we would mouth football,” Portis said. “Instead, we got smashed.” with all the seniors for the pre- probably die because they’ve While the Steelers remain atop the AFC North, the Redskins game coin toss. been our water and everything lost ground to the New York Giants in the NFC East. Washington The game kicked off and the else. They do everything for enters its bye week needing to tweak an offense that puts together Lumberjacks systematically de- us.” promising drives but struggles to find the end zone. stroyed the Wolfpack. With the Junior linebacker Nick The Redskins came close to scoring a touchdown only once — game out of hand in the fourth Nolan stated that it was nice to when Campbell threw incomplete on fourth-and-goal at the 1 in quarter, Minton looked to the see the Holliers get to experi- the fourth quarter. two stars of the night. ence what the team has been Campbell went 24-of-43 for 206 yards and his streak without an He didn’t have to look very able to experience every day. interception reached 271 attempts — 249 this season — before cor- far. “Everybody was loud and got nerback Deshea Townsend grabbed a pass tipped by Portis late in “I bumped into them every on their feet,” Nolan said. the third quarter. time I turned around,” Minton “Everyone was pumped up.” Campbell, on the run for much of the game, threw another inter- said with a laugh. “They really The Holliers, who finish their ception in the fourth quarter. wanted to play. I told them if Patterson High careers in the “When the team that they’re playing has to throw, they just kind the opportunity arose to put spring, will continue to help the of put the warrior bandanna on — and here they come,” Redskins them in the game, we would let athletic teams at Patterson for coach Jim Zorn said of the Steelers pass rush. them play. So I sent them in.” the remainder of the year. And, The game was the first hosted by Washington on the eve of a The twins went in one at a if Minton had it his way, for a presidential election since 1984, and there was no mistaking the time, on back-to-back plays. long time afterward. combination of football and election fever. Joseph was sent out first and “They’ve got a lifetime job One fan alternately waved a white towel with Barack Obama’s played wide receiver. Justin fol- with me if they want it,” image in the left hand and an all-burgundy Redskins towel in the lowed, taking his brother’s Minton said. “I hope they stay right hand. Sports-themed interviews with Obama and John Mc- place at the same position. associated with the school after Cain were broadcast by ESPN during halftime. “I told them to go in and they leave. They’re as big a part block the man in front of them,” of this program as any player Minton said. “They both went that has come through here. Sports on TV today out there and did it. They came Any player here will tell you College football: Miami (Ohio) League, Atletico Madrid at off smiling from ear-to-ear. they respect them as much as They were very excited. It’s they respect anybody else, just at Buffalo (ESPN2, 6:30 p.m.) Liverpool (ESPN2, 1:30 p.m.); Chelsea at AS Roma (ESPN pretty much been a goal of because of what they do every Daily Review Photo theirs to play and that’s why I day.” Joseph Hollier Soccer: UEFA Champions Classic, 4 p.m., same-day tape) MCHS drops match, awaits playoff destination Transactions Monday’s Sports Transactions John Lucas III. From Staff Reports BASEBALL FOOTBALL The Morgan City High vol- American League National Football League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Assigned LHP DENVER BRONCOS — Placed RB Michael leyball team lost a district Alberto Castillo outright to Norfolk (IL). Pittman and RB Andre Hall on injured reserve. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Exercised 2009 Signed DT Matthias Askew to the practice tiebreaker match Monday to contract option on C Miguel Olivo and agreed squad. to terms with Olivo on a 2010 mutual option. DETROIT LIONS — Agreed to terms with QB Belle Chasse, 19-25, 14-25, 19- Purchased the contract of C Brayan Pena from Daunte Culpepper to a two-year contract. 25. Omaha (PCL). Assigned C Matt Tupman to Released S LaMarcus Hicks. Omaha. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Placed DE With the defeat, MCHS fin- SEATTLE MARINERS — Purchased the con- Charles Grant on injured reserve. Re-signed DT tract of OF Mike Wilson from Tacoma (PCL). Hollis Thomas. ishes second in District 8-4A TAMPA BAY RAYS — Declined their 2009 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed TE Sean this season. contract options on DH Cliff Floyd and LHP Ryan. Waived FB David Kirtman. Trever Miller. Announced C Michel Hernandez HOCKEY Top players in the match in- cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Durham (IL). National Hockey League cluded Ruth Marcrum, one ace TEXAS RANGERS — Named Mike Maddux COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Activated pitching coach. Announced Andy Hawkins will LW Frederik Modin from injured reserve. and two kills; Heidi Billiot, one remain on the staff as bullpen coach. Assigned RW Derek Dorsett to Syracuse (AHL). TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Claimed SS Angel DALLAS STARS — Assigned D Mark Fistric ace, 10 kills, five digs and one Sanchez off waivers from Kansas City and RHP and F James Neal to Manitoba (AHL) and LW Kelvin Jimenez off waivers from St. Louis. Chris Conner to Peoria (AHL). block; Katie DeHart, five kills; LOS ANGELES KINGS — Activated F John National League Zeiler from injured reserve and loaned him to Alex Clements, seven kills and ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Sent INF-OF Manchester (AHL). Assigned F Matt Moulson to five digs; Brooke Singleton, two Javier Brito and RHP Edgar Gonzalez outright Manchester. to Tucson (PCL). MINNESOTA WILD — Recalled C Krys kills; Megan Adams, 24 assists, FLORIDA MARLINS — Claimed LHP Dan Kolanos from Houston (AHL). Placed F Owen Meyer off waivers from Oakland. Nolan on injured reserve. one kill and two digs; Ashlyn MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Exercised their NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Recalled G Scott 2009 contract option on OF Mike Cameron. Clemmensen and D Anssi Salmela from Lowell Reaux, six digs; and Lauren PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Named Ruben (AHL). Assigned G Jeff Frazee to Lowell. O’Brien, one dig. Amaro Jr. general manager and signed him to a OTTAWA SENATORS — Traded F Alexander three-year contract. Nikulin to Phoenix for D Drew Fata. Playoff brackets for the 2008 SAN DIEGO PADRES — Named Jim Lefebvre PHILADELPHIA FLYERS — Reassigned F hitting coach and Ted Simmons bench coach. Steve Downie and F Jared Ross to Philadelphia season will be released by the SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Declined their (AHL). 2009 contract option on SS Omar Vizquel. PHOENIX COYOTES — Recalled C Garth LHSAA later today. By finish- WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Traded LHP Murray from San Antonio (AHL). Ryan Butcher to the Chicago Cubs for RHP ing second, Morgan City as- Matt Avery. Agreed to terms with RHP Pedro COLLEGE Encarnacion, INF-OF Jairo Bernabel and OF SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA — sures themselves a place in the Aridio Rodriguez. Announced the resignation of football coach Ryan Held. field. BASKETBALL TENNESSEE — Announced the resignation of Full brackets will be posted National Basketball Association football coach Philip Fulmer, effective at the DETROIT PISTONS — Traded G Chauncey end of the season. in Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Review Photo Billups, F Antonio McDyess and C Cheikh TOLEDO — Announced the resignation of Samb to Denver for G Allen Iverson. football coach Tom Amstutz, effective at the Daily Review. The Morgan City High volleyball team will find out their playoff destination later today. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Waived G end of the season. Sports The Daily Review Wednesday, May 30, 2007, Page 7 TheAKING Daily Review, Morgan EADLINESCity, La., Wednesday, May 30, 2007, Page 9 & M H The road to the College World Series Death ruled accidental TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The death of New England Patriots defen- Seattle 78/52 sive end Marquise Hill, who fell off a jet ski in Lake Pontchartrain, wasBillings ruled an accidental drowning on Tuesday. 66/47 Minneapolis An autopsy found76/60 no signs of drugCOOLER or al- VERY Detroit cohol in BREEZYHill’s body, although87/64 more tests are Mostly cloudy Mostly cloudy Periods of sun Partly sunny. Chance for an WARM New York planned and will Chicagotake two87/62 weeks to com- with a couple of with a couple of with a shower or afternoon 82/58 San Francisco plete, saidKansas Orleans City Parish Washington coroner Dr. Burcht-storms. overcomest-storms. t-storm. obstaclesthunderstorm. 65/52 Denver 82/63 90/68 WARM By JON MARTIN My Paw Paw was such a big 73/47Frank Minyard. 68° 80° 69° 82° 64° 85° 69° 88° 71° “Paw Paw, I need help.” part of my athletic career, and Los Angeles Minyard said Hill might have suffered a 73/59 University of New Orleans’ it was very tough to lose him. I El Pasomild concussion when heAtlanta fell off the water 96/68 87/65 sophomore right-hander David remember when I won big craft. DRY Burch looked into the sky and games and championships at “He mightHouston of hit the right side of his face asked for a boost as he saw two 88/71 Central Catholic, he was al- above the eye when he fell offMiami the craft,” 84/74 Middle Tennessee State run- ways the first person I hugged R Minyard said. “He had a pretty nasty ners get on base in the bottom and looked for after winning.” bruise there.” of the ninth. P R Following those champi- R There was a slight amount of blood in The Privateers had the lead, NFL Photo onship moments at Central the brain, which could indicate a concus- and needed this victory to ad- Marquise Hill Catholic,& Burch decided to take sion, Minyard said. vance to the Sun Belt Confer- his baseball talents to Nicholls “That could have caused him some confusion,” Minyard said. “Al- ence tournament championship State University. He got a mini- though we were told he talked to the woman who was with him after and keep their season alive. mal number of appearances in the accident, he could have become disoriented.” The request was answered. 2006, playing for a different Hill played on LSU’s national championship team and was a sec- Burch got Adam Warren to coaching staff than the one that ond-round draft pick by New England in 2004. He had yet to start for hit into a double play to send recruited him. the Patriots, playing in 13 games in his NFL career. UNO to the title game, where He needed a change. Hill and a female friend had ventured onto the lake Sunday night they would eventually take “The decision to leave near the south shore. Investigators said neither was wearing a life down UL-Lafayette to win the Nicholls just kind of happened,” N ¢ vest. Authorities ¢ ¢ said they ended up in an area of swirling currents conference crown. Burch said. “Throughout the near where a shipping canalN ¢ runs into the lake. With the conference title ¢ ¢ year I wasn’t really happy. With “The water goes through there very fast and it’s very deep — 70, 80, comes the league’s automatic £ ¤N a different coaching staff, I did- 90 feet deep,” ¢ ¢ ¢ said Minyard, who fishes in the area. bid to the NCAA Baseball Tour- n’t really know them and they While the woman survived by clinging to a pylon until she was res- nament, which begins for UNO £ ¤N Marine Forecast didn’t really know me. I just ¥ cued, the 24-year-old¢ ¢ ¢ Hill, who friends describedSynopsis: as a An good upper levelswimmer, weak trough over the coastal waters will drift Friday at 7 p.m. when the Pri- wasn’t very comfortable.” drifted away and disappeared. Searchers pulledeast throughhis body Friday. from the wa- vateers take on the Wichita £ ¤N Pascagoula to Atchafalaya River Burch decided to transfer to ter on Monday ¢ ¢ ¢ afternoon. Small craft exercise caution in effect until 7 p.m. CDT this evening. State Shockers in Wichita, Kan. UNO, helping to build a team ¦ Tonight, southeast winds 15-20 knots, seas 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 4 to 5 “There were currents and very choppy waves,”feet after midnight. said NumerousCapt. Brianshowers and thunderstorms. Thursday, east “It really feels great,” Burch N ¢ that was decimated following Clark of the ¢ ¢ Louisiana Wildlife and Fisherieswinds Department, 15-20 knots, seas who 4 to 5 took feet. Numerous showers and thunder- storms. Thursday night, east winds 15-20 knots, seas 3 to 4 feet. Scattered said. “It’s the goal we had when N ¢ Hurricane Katrina. part in the search. “That might have caused showersthe accident, and thunderstorms. you have Friday, toeast winds 10-15 knots, seas 3 to 4 ¢ ¢ we started in the fall and it’s re- “I knew UNO was a good pro- feet. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Friday night, east winds 10-15 know what you’re doing in those conditions orknots, you’ll seas have3 to 4 feet. trouble.” Scattered showers and thunderstorms. ally special. Just to be a part of gram and I knew a couple of Extended Marine Forecast Hill was described by friends as a strong swimmer who included it, to play a piece in the champi- players already on the team,” laps in his training routine. But the water conditionsSaturday, eastmay winds have 10-15 nulli-knots, seas 2 to 3 feet. Scattered showers onship, is something I’ll never and thunderstorms. Saturday night, southeast winds 10- 15 knots, seas 2 Burch stated. “I made a call fied his skill, Clark said. ' feet. Sunday, southeast winds 5-10 knots, seas 1 to 3 feet. Sunday night, south winds 5-10 knots, seas 1 to 2 feet. forget.” and took a chance. It has really State regulations require anyone riding the popular speedy water When the Morgan City na- paid off.” craft to wear a life jacket and be off the water a half hour before sun- tive got into a jam in the final A big reason the decision has set, said Coast Guard officer Aldo Portillo. frame, he looked towards his worked out for Burch is the op- Hill and his companion set out about 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Sunset was late grandfather, Joseph portunity to learn from former at 7:53 p.m., the Coast Guard said. Charles Russo Jr., to help him Major Leaguer Kirk Bullinger. Hill’s agent, Albert Elias, said the player spent much of his time close it out. Russo passed away Bullinger pitched five years since Hurricane Katrina helping rebuild the homes of family members on March 28. in the big leagues with the including his mother, Sherry, and the mother of his 2-year-old son. “I knew he was up there Montreal Expos, Boston Red Submitted Photo DAVID BURCH, pitcher for the University of New Orleans, “From what I hear, he’s done a lot to help with things after Katrina, watching,” Burch explained. Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and and I know he had a great passion for the city of New Orleans,” said “It’s been a tough year both on Houston Astros. In his time in fires in a strike during Saturday’s Sun Belt Conference tour- former LSU quarterback Matt Mauck, who was Hill’s teammate at the baseball diamond and off. See BURCH Page 9 nament game with Middle Tennessee State. LSU. “Off field he was a really kind person, kind of like a gentle giant. And not only for LSU, but for New England and everyone who got a chance to meet him throughout his life, everyone has to be extremely Qualitech, Red Sox come away with wins saddened and disappointed to hear the news.” Complex Park threw three strong innings, al- fourth of the season. Keller also and Sage Thibodeaux, 1-2 with After heading to the NFL, Hill continued to do much of his offseason Johnny’s 6, Braves 5 lowing just one run on one hit pitched three innings, allowing two runs. DIAMOND:training at LSU’sBorden’s, Baton Rouge campus, about‘Canes 80 miles up the Missis-victorious BURCH: UNO plays Wichita Friday sippi River from New Orleans. He was known and admired by current Johnny’s nipped the Braves with nine strikeouts with no seven runs on three hits with Top hitters for MCContinued Rentals from Page 7 two RBIs and two runs; Cayla The Hurricanes ran past the Continued from Page 7 going to do whatever he could but he’s getting it done at the Tigers players, university athletics spokesman Michael Bonnette said. in the first game at the Com- walks. nine walks and eight Ks. were Nick Spinella,and 2-2; a Sethrun; Tamara Ingram, 1-3 Mayon, 2-5 with two runs; and Braves in the first of two St. Major League Baseball, to hold MTSU down to allow right time.” “His presence meant a lot for some of the younger guys. He gave plex on Tuesday. Theriot also had two RBIs Brennan Ashley was 1-3 with Legendre, 2-2 withwith a double; an RBI; Caylee Deshotel, Carley Webster, 1-4 with an Mary Parish Sheriff’s League Bullinger went 2-0 with a 6.53 our bats to drive in some runs.” With a league title now un- them someone to look up to and he was always there for them,” Bon- Top performers for the win- and scored two runs offensively. a double and a run; Reed Berg- Eric Stone, 1-2 with2-3 a with triple; an RBI; and Olivia Or- RBI and a run. games at the Bayou Vista Com- ERA with 22 strikeouts and 13 Bullinger noted the main der their belts, the Privateers nette said. “Here’s a 6-foot-6, 300-pound guy, as intimidating as can be, Bennett Dussy, 1-1 with a dou- Spinella munity Center Tuesday. ners were Nick Feliciano,walks. 1-3 Other standouts forproblem the win- witheron, Burch 1-2 when with he an (37-24) RBI; and will attempt to knock lando, 1-3. and yet every time you approached him he always welcomed you with ble; and Brandon Givens, a run. Grizzaffi 10, Leading hitters for the win- with two runs; Zach Aucoin,After 1-3signingners with were the CameronPitts- first Fontenot, arrived onRyan campus Ratcliff, was 1-3.his off the Shockers (49-19), who Leading hittersa big old for smile. Candy Shaw ParkFleet were Brandi Albarado, 3- Longman Marine 3 ners were Zack Girard, Joe with a double and burgh two RBIs; Pirates3-3 with in a double 2004, andmechanics an out-of- — somethingJohn Henry thepitchedare three one in-of the more consistent “In between the lines, he had his game-face on, but outside the Qualitech 38, with two RBIs; Cassie Giroir, Leading hitters for the win- Hensgens and Jacob Landry. Austin Stroud, two Bullingerruns; and wasthe-park released inhome 2005 run twoand have three workednings, very allowing hard to threeteams runs in oncollege baseball. lines, in the community or in the weight room, he was always smiling 1-3 with an RBI; Jahne Bailey, ners were Colby Glatter, Jacob John Trevino was the win- Brennan Bergeron and and eventually Luke runs. returned Fontenot to his alsocorrect pitched ever since.two hits with five Ks. “I played at WichitaCandy last year Fleet 4 and having a good time.” 1-3; Lacey Morris, 1-2; Jayda Williams and Jonathan Verrett, ning pitcher. Marino, a run each. hometown of Newthree Orleans innings to allowing be “We one hadrun to help a lotBV with Central his Parkwith Nicholls, soQualitech I’m not going toppled Candy Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Jacob Schoen Alvarez, 2-2; Raven Francois, 1- all 3-3. 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Brendan Keller, 1-3 with an the win were Aidan Sanders, 1- Gautreaux, 2-3 with two runs; Theriot, the winningBullinger pitcher, seesout-of-the-park a lot of poten- hometo run,correct his the 1mistake, with a double he now andunder two RBIs; his belt, the sophomoreSee DIAMOND Page 9 Ramirez, at Kansas City,Leaders Mo. for NB Scully’sA: Western were ConferenceDeclouet, Dexter Aucoin and tial in Burch, who he believes is has Burch releasing the ball hurler only has the one regret Hallie Autin, 3-3 with(ESPN2, a home 9 p.m.)Scotty Comeauxfinals, and Utah Thomas at SanGriffin. Antonio, run, three RBIs and two runs; just beginning to scratch the higher around his chest, mak- still lingering. Garber, 2-2; and TankGame Johnson, 5 (ESPN, 8 p.m.)Leaders for the Tigers were surface of his talent. ing the pitcher more balanced “It’s been sad without Paw Hannah Toups, 3-3 with a dou- 1-1. Mark Jones, Ryan Wade and ble and two runs; PaigeMajor Landry, League Baseball: UFC needed“The thing you a have good to like and givingfight him much to more con-backPaw here,” up Burch the confessed. hype Atlanta at Milwaukee BV(TBS, CommunityNHL: CenterStanley CupAndrew Finals, St. Romain. The message all week long in, and the UFC was expecting called “human cockfighting” by upset, but only because3-3 with their a run; Ke’Aira Turner about David is his work ethic,” trol over the strike zone. “After the win this weekend, I Noon); Cleveland at BostonHurricanesOttawa 9, at Anaheim, GameWade 2 was also the losing was that this was Bullinger the event said.to “He strike has ita bull- rich on a“I million expect himRepublican to continue presidentialgot realcandi- emotional.man lost. I cried. I and Allie Vincent, each 2-3 with (ESPN2, 6 p.m.); Florida at Braves 2 (Versus, 7 p.m.)pitcher. that would help makedog-type mixed attitudepay-per-view every time buys. he making improvementsdate John over McCain. the knew he was watching,Now, UFC though. types willa run; tell Harley you LaRocca, 1-3 with martial arts more populartakes thanthe mound.Liddell He’s such is the a facecoming of the months,”Silly me. Bullinger I know how that much part he of would the beautyan RBI;of the Allie Comeaux, 1-3 boxing. The marketingcompetitor. machine WhenUFC, hethe wentsport’s in biggeststated. name, “He has Therethe arm wasn’t speed muchhave action loved at to besport a part is of its this.” unpredictability,with two RBIs; and Rhea Pa-MLB glance that is the Ultimateagainst Fighting Middleand this Tennessee was a grudgeto matchbe a front to lineall, guyand forwhen us. JacksonIt But landed in the and minds that of Burchfights cantureaux, end so1-3 with an RBI. Championship drilled it home avenge an earlier loss to Jack- the first good punch of the fight many different ways. LeadingThat in- hitters for U.S.American Liq- League Philadelphia 26 26 .500 8 State, we knew what we were has taken him a little bit longer and his family, Joe Russo Jr. East Division Florida 25 27 .481 9 on the covers of the two biggest son. He was fa- Liddellstill crumpled is. cludes quitting in theuids middle were of Sara Gaudet,W 4-4 L Pct GB Washington 21 31 .404 13 going to get with him. He was than we thought to get here, Boston 36 15 .706 — Central Division sports magazines, mainstream vored to win not to the canvas like a fight, something viewedwith an as RBIa Baltimore and three runs; 25 27 .481 11½ W L Pct GB Karley Guidry,Toronto 3-4 with24 two 27 .471 12 Milwaukee 29 23 .558 — media coverage that would only in the Ve- a Las Vegas hotel badge of honor of sorts. New York 21 29 .420 14½ Pittsburgh 23 28 .451 5½ have been unheard of just a gas sports being imploded. Roberto Duran wouldRBIs and have a run;Tampa Kelleigh Bay 21Gas- 29 .420 14½ Chicago 22 28 .440 6 Central Division Houston 21 30 .412 7½ short time ago. books, but by There are rules liked the idea of “Nopard, mas” 3-4 be- with an RBI; KelseyW L Pct GB St. Louis 20 29 .408 7½ Mounier, 2-4 withCleveland a run; Halley 31 19 .620 — Cincinnati 20 33 .377 9½ A few weeks earlier, there the rabid fans in UFC (no eye coming socially acceptable. Detroit 30 21 .588 1½ West Division was a fight of another kind who booed Jack- gouging or groin There’s no denyingRomero, that UFC 3-4 withChicago an RBI and 24 23a .511 5½ W L Pct GB Minnesota 26 25 .510 5½ Los Angeles 30 21 .588 — which also had a message at- son from the punching among is hot. A recent cardrun; in Colum- Regan Barbier,Kansas City 4-4 19 with 34 .358 13½ Arizona 31 23 .574 ½ bus, Ohio, brought in more West Division San Diego 29 22 .569 1 tached. Oscar De La Hoya and moment he en- them) but hitting W L Pct GB Colorado 25 27 .481 5½ Floyd Mayweather Jr. were on tered the arena. a man when he’s down isn’t one money than a Rolling Stones Los Angeles 32 21 .604 — San Francisco 24 26 .480 5½ RoddickSeattle ousted25 23 .521 4½ Monday’s Games the front of Sports Illustrated, I had planned to see the fight of them. So Jackson jumped on concert, the shows sell out in Oakland 25 26 .490 6 Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 0 and the question was whether in person, but was on another Liddell and started punching Las Vegas, and the company is Texas 19 33 .365 12½ Atlanta 2, Milwaukee 1 Monday’s Games Florida 5, Chicago Cubs 3 their fight would save boxing. assignment. So I watched it on him until the referee jumped in doing a card next in month first in roundMinnesota 10, Chicago White Sox 4 Colorado 6, St. Louis 2 PARIS (AP) Boston- Andy 5, Cleveland Roddick 3 Arizona 5, Philadelphia 4 Turns out neither message a big screen in a sports bar in and stopped the bout less than Northern Ireland. Toronto 7, N.Y. Yankees 2 Tuesday’s Games exited in the firstTampa round Bay 6, Detroit of the 5 Pittsburgh 4, San Diego 1 was all it was hyped up to be. Indianapolis to see what I’d two minutes after it began. Some 3,000 fans showed up Baltimore 9, Kansas City 1 Arizona 11, Philadelphia 5 Yes, De La Hoya and May- been missing. If this had been boxing, there to watch the LiddellFrench weigh-in, Open Seattle for the12, L.A. fourth Angels 5 L.A. Dodgers 10, Washington 0 time in six years,Oakland falling 5, Texas to 3Igor N.Y. Mets 5, San Francisco 4, 12 innings weather fought in the richest Sorry, but it sure seemed a would have been cries of a fix. If and the pay-per-view numbers Tuesday’s Games Milwaukee 5, Atlanta 4 Andreev of RussiaBoston 3-6, 4, Cleveland 6-4, 6-3, 2 Florida 9, Chicago Cubs 4 fight ever, a megaevent that lot of fuss about a lot of noth- this had been boxing, the refer- are comparable or better than Toronto 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Cincinnati 2, Houston 1 drew the rich and famous and ing. ee would have been crucified for most major boxing matches.6-4. Detroit 14, Tampa Bay 2 Colorado 8, St. Louis 3 Seven other BaltimoreAmerican 6, Kansas men, City 2 Wednesday’s Games generated a staggering $150 For starters, Liddell didn’t stopping it too soon. Boxing has floundered be- Minnesota 9, Chicago White Sox 2 Atlanta (T.Hudson 5-3) at Milwaukee (Bush 3- including JamesTexas Blake,4, Oakland 0 also 5), 12:05 p.m. million in revenue. They en- seem to take the biggest fight of If this had been boxing, cups cause of a lack of stars, but L.A. Angels 4, Seattle 1 San Diego (Young 5-3) at Pittsburgh (Maholm gaged in an entertaining if not his career all that seriously. A of beer would have been flying that’s not a problemlost. at TheUFC, eighth-seededWednesday’s Blake Games 2-6), 6:05 p.m. fell to Ivo KarlovicChicago 4-6, White 6-4, Sox 7-5, (Garland 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Lowe 4-5) at Washington terribly dramatic fight, and all gossip columnist reported he into the ring and fans would where they crank out a new one Minnesota (Baker 1-0), 12:10 p.m. (Bacsik 1-0), 6:05 p.m. 7-5. Texas (Koronka 0-1) at Oakland (Haren 5-2), Arizona (R.Johnson 2-2) at Philadelphia but the most ardent De La was seen partying in the days have demanded their money every month or so and market 2:35 p.m. (Moyer 5-3), 6:05 p.m. them with zeal. While dozensRafael ofNadalCleveland and Roger (Byrd 5-1) Fed- at Boston (Matsuzaka 7- San Francisco (Zito 4-5) at N.Y. Mets (Glavine Hoya fans went home happy. before the fight on the Las Ve- back. 2), 6:05 p.m. 5-2), 6:10 p.m. But it was just one fight, and gas Strip, and he came into the But this is mixed martial promoters and organizationserer, the finalistsN.Y. lastYankees year, (Clippard ad- 1-1) at Toronto (Litsch Florida (Mitre 2-2) at Chicago Cubs (Lilly 4-2), 1-1), 6:07 p.m. 7:05 p.m. boxing remains ill with a lot of ring with a paunch hanging arts, a sport so new that even battle each other forvanced control to in the secondDetroit (Robertson round 4-4) by at Tampa Bay (Shields Cincinnati (Harang 5-2) at Houston (Rodriguez 2-4), 7:05 p.m. Submitted Photo winning in straight3-0), 6:10 p.m.sets. Aus- problems that will never be over his trunks that would those watching aren’t always boxing, UFC is a company shop Baltimore (Bedard 3-3) at Kansas City (Meche St. Louis (Wellemeyer 0-1) at Colorado (Hirsh THEUNIVERSITYOF New Orleans Priva- Day weekend. The Privateersand defeated can sell itsUL- producttralian with Open a finalist3-3), 7:10 p.m. Fernando 2-4), 8:05 p.m. cured. make James Toney blush. sure what they’re seeing. The Seattle (F.Hernandez 3-2) at L.A. Angels Thursday’s Games Chuck Liddell, meanwhile,teers celebrateBut after it waswinning the fightthe Sun itself BeltsportLafayette is for real, to getbut the audi-automaticsingular berth message. in the Gonzalez, however,(Jer.Weaver 4-3), lost 9:05 p.m. to San Diego (Maddux 4-3) at Pittsburgh Radek Stepanek 6-2, 6-2,Thursday’s 6-4. Games (Chacon 1-0), 6:05 p.m. met Quinton JacksonConference in the that championship disappointed. over I expected Memorial to enceNCAA of mostly tournament. 20-something The formula works, though Detroit at Cleveland, 6:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Hendrickson 2-2) at same arena Saturday night, ex- see savage punches to the head, white males look like they UFC officials acknowledge they Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Washington (Bowie 1-2), 6:05 p.m. Texas at Seattle, 9:05 p.m. San Francisco (Cain 2-4) at N.Y. Mets have work to do to expand the Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. (O.Hernandez 2-1), 6:10 p.m. cept the two were fighting in an forearms to the neck, and kicks would be just as comfortable Florida (Obermueller 1-3) at Milwaukee octagon cage instead of a ring. to the midsection. I figured watching Hulk Hogan as Chuck sport outside its core audience. National League (Vargas 3-1), 7:05 p.m. East Division Cincinnati (Arroyo 2-5) at Houston (W.Williams Nearly 15,000 mostlyJames, not-so- there would Cavs be blood, and lots evenLiddell. seriesThe latest with card was supposed Pistons to W L Pct GB 1-7), 7:05 p.m. New York 33 17 .660 — St. Louis (Thompson 3-1) at Colorado (Cook rich-and-famous paid theirCLEVELAND way of it, (AP) as — befits The a sportit’s close, once and I’llThe try crowdto win onthe thislearned night wasfrom his mistakes.See DAHLBERGvisit Page to the 8 conferenceAtlanta finals29 and 23 .558 5 4-1), 8:05 p.m. jumpers dropped. So did the game.’And I was able to do that.” In 12 magnificent minutes in each time they’ve been tied 2-2 layups and every one of his free James scored 25 points — 13 the fourth, he went 4-of-6 from before losing in six games. throws, including two with four in the fourth — and rookie Daniel the field, 5-of-5 from the line and When he was drafted, James ticks left on the clock and one of Gibson added a season-high 21 added four rebounds and three promised to bring the champi- the Detroit Pistons talking trash points as the Cleveland Cavaliers assists. He also played defense onship-starved city its first title in his ear. tied up the Eastern Conference fi- down the stretch on Chauncey since 1964, and he’s closing in on LeBron James ignored Rip nals with a 91-87 victory over the Billups, who went 0-for-3 with one quicker than anyone expect- Hamilton’s taunts. Detroit Pistons in Game 4. three turnovers in the fourth. ed. He wasn’t going to let anyone James was criticized for his “If we just get LeBron to the Billups scored 23 points, but or anything stop him. fourth-quarter failures in Games fourth,” Gibson said, “we know only five after halftime, Hamilton This was his fourth quarter. 1 and 2 at Detroit, when he he’s going to do whatever it takes 19 and Tayshaun Prince 15 for His time to shine. passed up the final shot one night to win.” the Pistons, who needed last-sec- “I live for the fourth quarter,” and couldn’t make a last-second The Cavaliers, who lost a sev- ond wins to go up 2-0 in the best- James said. “I told my team- attempt the next game. en-game series to Detroit last of-seven series and are suddenly mates, ‘Get me to the fourth and Obviously, this 22-year-old has year, are making just their third the team looking for answers.