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101st Year, No. 10 ▪ Blacksburg, Virginia ▪ September 9, 2003 An independent student-run newspaper serving the Virginia Tech community since 1903 www.collegiatetimes.com 7 alcohol incidents reported at game by Bryan Nieder News Assistant
Football cheers were not the only thing reported over this weekend with an influx of thousands of people possibly contribut- ing to a rise in Blacksburg’s criminal activ- ity. Lt. Bruce Bradbery of the Blacksburg Police Department said the reports from the weekend showed that there were a few more crimes committed than normal, espe- cially in the area of vandalism. The Blacksburg Police Department reported 12 instances of vandalism and 10 cases of public intoxication from Thursday through Sunday. ERIC KIM/SPPS “Certainly the football game probably Tech running back Cedric Humes celebrates as he crosses the goalline for one of his three touchdowns Saturday. Humes, Mike Imoh and John opened the doors, but we can’t attribute it Candelas all saw action after Kevin Jones left the game with an injury. to a certain event,” Bradbery said. He said with thousands of people com- ing into Blacksburg during football games the likelihood of criminal activity increasing is inevitable. Hokies run all over Dukes, 43-0 Campus police did not report any unusu- al criminal activity for vandalism with two occurrences between Friday to Saturday. ▪ The Tech running backs ran for we have now are great,” said wide receiver Justin him from continuing to pound the ball in between However, eight incidents were reported Hamilton. “But the great thing is that this opens up tackles. at Lane Stadium, seven of which were alco- over 300 yards against James the pass game for us.” “I felt the second wasn’t a fumble, but you have hol related. Madison University on Saturday, This couldn’t be any truer for quarterback Bryan to say it was because that is what they called,” Sgt. James Ramsey of the Tech police said Randall, who touts a 73 percent completion rate Humes said. “That is something I will work on now cases like underage drinking are not the and scored four times through the first two games. Randall is also posting that we have a little break before our next game.” only thing Tech police officers are looking 7.3 yards per carry in the first two games, including Tailback Mike Imoh checked in later in the game for at games. by Adam Abramson a 47-yard scamper for a touchdown after evading to rush the ball 11 times for a total of 61 yards. On During games, parking lots and roads Associate Sports Editor a sack. one of the drives late in the game, Imoh rushed are patrolled by uniformed and undercover “Having a strong backfield gives me all the con- seven plays in a row and averaged 6.5 yards on officers to ensure illegal activities like van- Saturday’s win over James Madison University fidence in the world,” Randall said. “It takes the each handoff. Imoh’s performance solidifies a deep dalism and larceny do not occur, he said. allowed Frank Beamer and his coaching staff to pressure off of me as the quarterback.” running back core that will take the field every Following every game, Tech police cri- witness a deep backfield run the ball all over the After running back Kevin Jones left the game week for the Hokies as the season progresses. tique their performance and figure out Dukes. early to have his wrists evaluated (12 rushes, 57 “It feels great to know how deep our backfield what could be done better to make things Six different Hokies rushed the ball for positive yards), Cedric Humes stepped in to carry the back- is,” Jones said. “To know that I can check out and run smoother, Ramsey said. yardage this weekend, all averaging at least 4.8 field for the remainder of the game. have Cedric and Mike come in and keep moving Tech police have jurisdiction over Lane yards per carry. Humes’ three touchdowns and 5 yards per carry the ball is a great feeling.” Stadium; however, during games, addi- “Here at Virginia Tech, running the ball has been indicate he can step in for Jones and move the ball The Hokies also have a variety of styles in their tional departments are recruited including the primary option on offense for quite a while down the field when called upon. Humes did have Blacksburg and Montgomery police officers. because we have had great tailbacks, and the guys two fumbles on the day, but he did not let them stop See HOKIES, page 9 BreakZONE gets facelift Downtown Merchants by Eric Beidel ments to those who stopped by. The renovation project took “We’ve been open for two weeks, almost four years to complete, with push Campaign for Main News Assistant but everyone has been coming in actual physical changes beginning Though it has been open for to see the changes that have been on June 23 and wrapping up on two weeks, the newly renovated made,” said BreakZONE manager Aug. 15, Hart said. ▪ The first phase of the BreakZONE Recreation Center Jeremy Hart. “We’ve had first-tim- BreakZONE added three new bil- in Squires Student Center held a ers stop by who didn’t know the liards tables, giving it a total of 17 project is aimed at providing grand opening Monday to show off place existed as well as all the Brunswick Gold 9-foot tables, five new benches, trashcans, trees, its new look, offering free billiards, regulars coming back to see what’s of which are covered with Simonis bowling, table tennis and refresh- new.” 860 felt, Hart said. Four of these streetlamps and brick sidewalks tables are separated from the rest in a more professional club-like area. by Aaron Blackwell “Simonis cloth is very fast, very Associate News Editor professional,” Hart said. “You’ll usually find more experienced play- ers over on these tables.” Blacksburg merchants and officials are New lighting was installed over planning a multi-phased project to give the billiards tables and a lounge the downtown area a facelift in an effort area with overstuffed chairs and to enhance the sense of community while couches was also added to the main stimulating commerce. billiards room. “People will find the downtown area to Senior general engineering major be an even more inviting place to gather,” Harry Baksmaty has been a regular said Sue Drzal, executive director of the at BreakZONE for five years and Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg. said the renovations have com- The first phase of the project includes pletely changed the atmosphere. Main Street from Roanoke St. to “The atmosphere is more lively College Ave., and includes improve- and it looks awesome,” Baksmaty ments such as new benches, trashcans, said. “The couches make it more and street lamps, more pedestrian cross- BYRON KENNERLY/SPPS ROBERT DRAKE/SPPS relaxing and more conducive for walks, brick sidewalks, and new trees, Drzal The Campaign for Main is aimed at BreakZONE added three new billiads tables as a part of its reno- dates, and playing pool feels much said. Construction on the first phase is sched- cleaning up dirty areas of Blacksburg. vation project. The renovation took almost four years to complete. FACELIFT, See page 2 uled to start in the spring and should be complete by next summer, she said. of Blacksburg and the Downtown Advisory Future phases of the plan will include Group, will cover part of the project’s College Ave. and North Main St. to Prices expenses. Fork Rd., which will work to incorporate The groups sent out brochures to residents $87 million request may pass Tech into the downtown community. informing them on the details of the project The plan calls for eliminating the metal and asking for donations, Drzal said. fence around Henderson Lawn, to create a So far they have collected $13,000 by Alan Pram With relentless American casual- added funds for American schools town green where Blacksburg citizens and dollars in donations, out of the Associated Press ties, a paucity of allied support and and other domestic programs. They Tech students can gather, said Assistant $50,000 they are hoping to raise within the a realization that the administration also voiced doubt that even $87 bil- Town Manager Marc Verniel. year. WASHINGTON — Republicans underestimated the operation’s lion — nearly triple the Homeland “We hope that Tech students will take “(The number of donations) is a very good and Democrats predicted Monday price tag, lawmakers seem embold- Security Department’s otal budget an interest in the beauty of the area,” Drzal indication of how people in Blacksburg feel that Congress will approve the $87 ened to play a stronger role in — would be enough. said. about their downtown,” she said. billion President Bush wants for shaping the measure than they did “Already facing a nearly half- The Downtown Advisory Group also has Business owners in the area welcome the Iraq and Afghanistan, but many when they quickly approved an ini- trillion-dollar deficit, American representatives from Tech, so the university revitalization. said they would demand more tial $79 billion package in April. taxpayers deserve to know how will be able to be a part of the plan, he said. “It would do nothing but help,” said details on administration policy in Democrats juxtaposed the pro- The Campaign for Main, a joint fundrais- both countries. posal with Bush’s opposition to See REQUEST, page 3 ing effort between the Downtown Merchants See MAIN, page 2 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 Ⅲ Collegiate Times Ⅲ Page 5
EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL BOARD JEREMY DOEHNERT Jeremy Doehnert, Tiffany Hoffman, MANAGING EDITORS A.J. Mandracchia, Nick Pascale, TIFFANY HOFFMAN Rajan Nanavati, Kumar Malhotra, A.J. MANDRACCHIA Robert Drake, Eleanor Hopson, OPINIONS OPINIONS EDITOR NICK PASCALE Kate Lynch EDITORIAL ASSISTANT COMMENTARY& KATE LYNCH Editorial Studying abroad provides new NATIONAL ISSUE perspective to Sept. 11 and terrorism RIAA amnesty won’t slow trading media coverage of mourners laying Sean Wholtman wreaths, or televised prayer services Two hundred sixty-one lawsuits have been filed in courts across the coun- that I’m going to miss, but rather it’s “ Iʼve met a lot of peo- try in an effort to convict and punish those who are sharing Internet song files all of you. ple on this journey to illegally. I doubt a single person reading The music industry claims the sharing of music files violates copyright laws and The skies over Brisbane are typi- this edition of the Collegiate Times Australia, not just Aussies, is to blame for 31 percent of the decline in sales in the industry. cally cloudless and a vibrant shade doesn’t remember which roommates but kids from Kenya, Along with the lawsuits, more than 1500 subpoenas have been issued with the of blue on any given day. For nearly they gathered around the TV with for Dubai, India, Korea, hope to start prosecuting individuals that are “cheating” the system. two months now, day after day of the hours that day, watching in disbelief. This new wave of prosecuting individuals came after the courts refused to hold same colored sky. I’m sure those who stood in line at Malaysia, ect. While there trials suing popular music download sites, such as Kaaza and LimeWire. It’s a wonderful climate to live the Blacksburg Red Cross to donate support for the U.S. In addition to the new subpoenas, the Recording Industry Association of in, on the coast of Queensland, blood can remember why they were military reaction to Sept. America, the industry’s trade group, is extending its version of an olive branch to Australia, but sometimes I can’t help willing to wait so long to give. other unknown violators by offering amnesty for file-sharers who turn themselves but think of the first time I really And I know those who stood 11, there has been unwav- in. took notice of a sky similar to this. out on the Drillfield with candles ering sympathy for the day If sharers delete downloaded songs and sign a declaration promising not to con- I think we all remember the warm the Friday after remember how the itself.” tinue in the future, they will avoid a lawsuit. and pleasant morning of Sept. 11, silence of the vigil made you feel. This new amnesty proposal is just a way to find “perpetrators” that would 2001, when, under the tranquil I remember. otherwise never be discovered. Without great support from the court system cloudless sky, a storm we will And I remember going through on persecuting the major sites, the RIAA will go to any means to wipe out file remember for our lifetime began to that with all of you at my side as a sharing. unfurl. community, but more importantly as sion. When do I say my prayers of However, there are too many individuals to track down. And, while two years is but a Americans. remembrance? When do I pause for Persecuting the few to serve as an example will not deter many people from speck of time in the grand scheme I’ve met a lot of people on this recollection? enjoying music or simply downloading songs and saving them to a different of things, it would be a waste to not journey to Australia, not just Aussies, Thankfully, this isn’t really a prob- file. take a minute or so from your day but kids from Kenya, Dubai, India, lem for me. Offering the opportunity to admit file sharing under amnesty was not given to and look back on the last two years. Korea, Malaysia, etc. You see, the only stars and stripes those who have already been convicted. Chances are you’ve sculpted some While there has been variation in I may see are on the pin on my shirt, Two of the biggest cases ended in two separate individuals paying fees of $17,000 new views on the world in this time their support for the U. S. military or on the flag on my wall. I haven’t and $12,500. Where was their reprieve? and grown up considerably, too. reactions to Sept. 11, there has been heard the pledge of allegiance spo- Instead of concentrating efforts on seeking out every individual, the Now, maybe I’m getting a little unwavering sympathy for the day ken or our national anthem played music industry should capitalize on the popularity of music transfers on the nostalgic here, but it’s hard not to itself. once since I’ve been here. Internet. be when you’re halfway around the Despite what others may tell you, But wherever I am — be it at home Lowering CD prices would also be a greater incentive for people to purchase world from home. freedom-loving people across the or as far away from it as I can be — music directly. I am realizing that a journey of this world curse terrorist attacks against whenever I look up and see the blue, magnitude not only serves to broad- us. cloudless sky, there is no confusion en your understanding of different There are still good people on our about remembering what I am. global cultures, but also strengthens side, and they don’t want to see us I am an American. Israel, Sept. 11 reinforce your appreciation for what you have surrender to terrorism. Sure, there And I am proud to be one, back home. are those who wish to see America because, as you might find if you And, while studying abroad fall, but more importantly there are wander past the country’s borders has been, so far, a truly amazing even more counting on us not to, for an extended period of time, there fi ght against terrorism experience that I would encourage and that is a fact I can vouch for first is nothing better in this world to be. every Hokie to try before gradua- hand. Then there are the summer camps tion, I have to admit the thought of My 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 11 will come Chris Scruggs Palestinian terrorist groups run, not being in America on Sept. 11 is 14 hours before yours does, so right Sean Wholtman is a regular columnist designed to indoctrinate their young a bit distressing. It’s not the hyper away there could be some confu- for the Collegiate Times. to aspire to suicide bombing, kill- Imagine Virginia Tech surrounded by ing Israelis, learning to slit throats a 10-foot fence, guards with submachine and operating AK-47s, all in the guns at every entrance and someone same manner which parents would checking the backpack of every single send their children to a summer student returning home to his or her camp to learn to play basketball or residence hall for bombs or weapons of baseball. any sort. We saw declassified videos for This is an everyday reality for stu- terrorists devoted to the making of dents at Tel Aviv University in Israel. powerful bombs with items found But for a country and a society under at your local grocery store, includ- attack by the scourge of terrorism every ing instructions where to stand on day, these security measures are an a bus to allow for maximum absolute necessity. casualties. As an undergraduate fellow for Could you imagine a world the Foundation for the Defense of where you feared for your life every Democracy, I traveled with one other time you got on the bus to go to Tech student and 47 students from other class? schools to Israel to experience the reali- It may seem like an absolute absur- ties of terrorism firsthand, and those dity, but let me assure you, right this measures Israel is taking to combat second there are students in Israel it. asking themselves that very ques- We all know and appreciate the mag- tion as they board the bus each nitude of the Sept. 11 attacks against the day. United States, but we may fail to realize So this Sept. 11, we should not only the everyday struggle with terrorism honor those who have fallen at the Israel experiences. hands of terrorism, but think of what This includes more than 100 daily we can do as a country to eliminate it as suspected bomb calls to the police in a threat against people everywhere. Jerusalem alone. Following Israel’s example is a great It also includes more than 9,000 indi- start. vidual terrorist attacks launched against its population in an area the size of New Chris Scruggs is a senior history and Jersey in the past four years. political science double major.
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Continued from page 1 to take on the Texas A&M Aggies, with Humes and at QB for favor with their three backs. Imoh waiting patiently behind Humes describes Jones as a him. Last year, Jones carried shifty runner who can hit the the ball 15 times against a UVa holes with unbelievable speed. tough, hard-hitting Aggie by Hank Kurz Jr. Beamer referred to Humes as defense. Associated Press a bruiser following his perfor- Humes only had one mance against JMU, as many reception in the game while CHARLOTTESVILLE of his runs were straight up Imoh did not have any catch- — Marques Hagans’ days as the gut. es. a quarterback turned fulltime Imoh’s performance Texas A&M will be missing wide receiver at Virginia have showed he hit the holes in the senior middle linebacker Jared likely come to an end. middle and occasionally used Morris who racked up nine Coach Al Groh said his speed off the tackles to tackles against the Hokies Monday that Hagans will gain yardage. last year, seven of them being get some time at quarterback On Tech’s last drive of the solo. this week, although he didn’t game, sophomore running The long break gives the say whether it would be for back John Candelas checked trio plenty of time to get ready backup duty or because he’ll JOCELYN SCHNIEDWIND/SPPS in to rush the ball nine times to put up huge numbers dur- share the spot with Anthony for 49 yards and a touch- ing next Thursday night’s Martinez when the Cavaliers Tech running back Kevin Jones (25) is shoved into a wall by JMU defensive lineman Demetrius down. game in front of the Hokie (1-1) travel to Kalamazoo, Shambley. Shambley was ejected from the game, and Jones left the game for precautionary X-rays. Jones will return next week faithful. Mich., to play Western Michigan. The redshirt freshman struggled in a 31-7 loss at South Carolina, completing NASCAR penalizes Harvick Brian Leetch reinjures 10-of-20 passes for 54 yards and was intercepted twice. by Mike Harris Pasquale were suspended until He drove his battered car to pit The Cavaliers also had only Associated Press Sept. 17, meaning they will miss road and banged into the side of ankle, out indefi nitely seven first downs, their low- Sunday’s race in Loudon, N.H. Rudd’s car. est total in years. Kevin Harvick was fined Harvick crew members Kirk Several of Harvick’s crew by Ira Podell went 10-16-3-2 in his absence. Groh scoffed Sunday at $35,000 and put on probation Almquist and Ken Barber were members also ran onto pit road Associated Sports Leetch signed a two-year the “armchair geniuses” who Monday, and two of his crew each fined $2,500 and placed and began banging on Rudd’s contract in July to stay with questioned why Hagans members were suspended for on probation until Dec. 31, and car, mangling the hood. Harvick NEW YORK — New York the Rangers after becoming an didn’t relieve Martinez one race for their roles in the Tryson was fined $5,000 for their climbed on the roof of his car and Rangers defenseman Brian unrestricted free agent. He said against the Gamecocks, melee at Richmond International parts in the fight Saturday night began shouting at Rudd, who Leetch is out indefinitely with at the time that he skated a few revealing that Hagans had Raceway. in Richmond, Va. remained in his car. a similar injury to his left ankle times during the summer to practiced little all week, but In all, NASCAR penalized With nine laps to go in the Officials quickly calmed the that caused him to miss nearly test the ankle and hadn’t had said he hopes Hagans would Harvick and five members of Chevrolet 400, Harvick was situation, eventually ushering half of last season. any trouble with it. be able to make some things his team, along with Pat Tryson, running second but hit the wall both teams to NASCAR’s hauler. Leetch, 35, was practic- He was bothered by a sore happen if he was called on to Ricky Rudd’s crew chief, for after being nudged from behind Rudd acknowledged he hit ing at the team’s facility in wrist that he said then was play quarterback. “actions detrimental to stock car by Rudd, who went on to finish Harvick’s car but insisted it was Greenburgh, N.Y., last Friday improving. “I hope that he is able to racing.” third. an accident. when he was struck by a slap This latest injury came just (have an impact),” Groh said. Harvick was placed on proba- Harvick, who lost a possible Harvick’s team owner, shot, the Rangers said Monday. one day after goalie Mike “I’m very confident that if we tion until Dec. 31, while crew sixth straight top-five finish, was Richard Childress, apologized X-rays were negative but Richter was forced to retire due play Marques there, that he’ll members Mike Scearce and Gene furious after winding up 16th. Monday. Leetch is unlikely to be able to to a concussion he suffered last play well for us.” participate in New York’s train- November. But Groh also noted that ing camp that begins Thursday Richter spent all 14 of his Hagans has started only in Burlington, Vt. NHL seasons with the Rangers, one game at quarterback at Last season, Leetch’s 16th and he and Leetch were Virginia, and that he was inef- with the Rangers, he severely together since 1989. Their 14 fective in that role last year bruised his left ankle when seasons as teammates was the when he got the nod over Their delivery menu. PK’s delivery menu. he blocked a shot against top active streak in the NHL Matt Schaub against Florida Columbus on Dec. 3. New York last season. State.
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STUDENTS AGAINST MOVIELINK COLLEGE FILM FESTIVAL Page 10 Collegiate Times Tuesday, September 9, 2003 Hokies fall to Wake Forest, top Villanova Canidate, Betts to split ▪ The menʼs time at RB for ’Skins soccer team lost 1-0 to nationally by Joseph White quarter to finish with 46 yards on ranked Wake Forest Associated Press 10 carries. “I expected to be a little bit on Saturday ASHBURN — For now, Trung rusty, which I was on the first Canidate and Ladell Betts will just couple of runs,” said Betts, who by Nick Vranas and have to share. missed most of training camp with Susan Suddarth Washington Redskins coaches an elbow injury. “I’m not neces- Staff Writers said Monday they plan to keep sarily ready to say ‘I should be intact the running back rotation the starter,’ but I think I showed The Virginia Tech men’s that worked so well in last week’s improvement.” soccer team lost 1-0 game to season-opening victory. Canidate Last year’s offense under coach the No. 3-ranked Wake Forest remains the starter, with Betts Steve Spurrier didn’t have enough Demon Deacons on Friday expected to get substantial work as of a ground game to satisfy one night in front of a standing- a backup in Sunday’s game against running back — much less two. But room-only crowd of more the Atlanta Falcons. when the passing game struggled than 1,000 at Moseley Field. “Of course I would love to be the in the second half against the Jets, Fans in attendance for the starter, and I’m still competing for the coach was uncharacteristically soccer field’s opening night that job,” Betts said. “But right now willing to play ball-control and let witnessed a very unusual my role is second-string, so that’s the defense handle the rest. kickoff. To begin the game, what I’ll do.” The result was 160 yards rushing Tech Athletic Director Jim But the second-stringer outshone — enough to make the Redskins Weaver kicked a ball at Tech’s the starter in the 16-13 win over the the No. 3 rushing offense in the goalie Chase Harrison. New York Jets. Betts hit the holes league after Week 1. Spurrier’s “I was just delighted to more quickly and ran for 77 yards passing attack rates a mere No. 23, see the campus come out on 18 carries, although Canidate an unusual spread that almost cer- and support us,” said head came back with a strong fourth tainly won’t last long. coach Oliver Weiss. “I think that was a reason we played so well.” JOCELYN SCHNIEDWIND/SPPS After Weaver’s appear- James Riley (2) scored the only goal of the game for the Demon Deacons in the 68th ance, the Hokies and the Judge: Cameras banned Deacons went to work. The minute, to give Wake Forest a 1-0 win over Virginia Tech. first half featured scoring chances for both teams but from Kobe Bryant trial no one could find the back of Hokies within one goal. Wake Forest took 17 shots “I think we can draw from the net. Wake Forest held a “Having our own facility in the game, including eight this experience and we’ll be seven-to-six shot advantage and with it being opening on net, while the Hokies hungrier the next time we by Jon Sarche to return to Eagle for the hearing, at halftime. night, it really got the play- took 14 shots with seven on face a (high-ranked) team Associated Press where Gannett will determine The Hokies continued to ers motivated,” net. Peer like this,” Weiss said. whether there is enough evidence have chances to score dur- Weiss said. Rogge led The Hokies bounced EAGLE, Colo.— Cameras will be to order a trial. ing the second half, includ- The rest of the Hokies back from defeat, beating banned from the courtroom during Gannett allowed cameras dur- ing a robbery from Wake the second half I think we can offensively Villanova 1-0 Sunday. The the preliminary hearing in Kobe ing Bryant’s initial appearance last Forest goalkeeper and All- was evenly “draw from this expe- with five victory, behind Rogge’s goal, Bryant’s sexual assault case. month, a seven-minute hearing American candidate William played with shots. improved the Hokies to 3-1. Court rules specifically pro- where his attorneys waived his Hesmer in the first minute both teams con- rience and weʼll be “I didn’t The win was also Harrison’s hibit cameras at pretrial hearings right to be formally advised of the back by Tech forward Bailey tinuing a strong hungrier the next have to second shutout in four in criminal cases except for initial charge. Allman from eight yards defensive effort time we face a (high- hype them games. advisements and arraignments, Court TV attorney Richard out. and failing to up, we Tech’s win over the Eagle County Judge Frederick Holme would not comment The draw was broken in capitalize offen- ranked) team like never had Wildcats gives them a 1-0 Gannett said Monday. Monday. He said the judge’s order the 68th minute, when Wake sively. this.” a break- conference record, sending Court TV, The Denver Post and cannot be appealed under court Forest forward James Riley An oppor- down, them in the right direction the Rocky Mountain News had rules. volleyed in a crossing pass tunity for Tech Oliver Weiss with the for their final season in the requested permission for cameras Denver attorney Chris Beall, from Adam Hakes. Tech’s to get on board exception Big East. in the courtroom during the Oct. who represents news organizations Harrison could do nothing came from a Tech head coach of a couple Tech will take the field in 9 hearing. including CNN, the Los Angeles about the shot as it smashed direct kick 25 chances,” the Tech Classic this week- Bryant is charged with sexually Times, The Denver Post and NBC, into the left corner. yards out by Weiss said. end at Moseley Field. Along assaulting a 19-year-old woman said he was not surprised by the The sophomore goalkeep- freshman midfielder Ben “I think its because we train with the Hokies, the tour- June 30 in his suite at a mountain ruling and declined further com- er put up a good showing in Nason. Nason bent the ball so competitively.” nament consists of teams resort where she worked and he ment. the net with seven saves in around the wall but Hesmer The loss left the Hokies from Appalachian State, was a guest. Court TV said in its Aug. 6 the game, including one late rejected the shot to keep the with a 2-1 record while Wake Georgia State and Radford The Los Angeles Lakers star, who request that the nation will be in the second half to keep the Deacons ahead. Forest improves to 3-0. University. is free on $25,000 bail, is scheduled focused on the case.
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF OUTLET Preparing Today for the Success of Tomorrow Page 12 Collegiate Times Tuesday, September 9, 2003 Hokies keep JMU Dukes on short leash, win 43-0 by Rajan Nanavati the place of an injured Kevin He escaped the grasp of several On the first play after the fum- Sports Editor Jones. defenders and scrambled down ble, a blitzing Mike Crawford Humes had three touchdowns the sideline while blowing past threw LeZotte to the ground for The Virginia Tech football on the afternoon while Candelas, the opposing secondary for a 47- a loss of nine yards, forcing a team overcame complacency seeing his first significant play- yard touchdown scamper. three and out for the Dukes. and injuries to one of their top ing time as a Hokie, chipped in Not to be outdone by their DeAngelo Hall returned the players and an overall sloppy another touchdown. Both play- heavily-favored hosts, the punt 49 yards to the Dukes 18- level of play to beat the James ers scored their first collegiate Dukes put together a successful yard line, and four plays later, Madison University Dukes on touchdown in the game. drive of their own behind JMU kicker Carter Warley kicked a Saturday 43-0 in front of a record Tech scored a touchdown on quarterback Matt LeZotte and 43-yard field goal to give the crowd of 65, 115. their opening drive for the sec- running back Alvin Banks. Hokies a 10-0 lead. “Anytime you can get a shut- ond consecutive game. After an 84-yard drive to On the kickoff after the field out, and I don’t care who you’re After a handful of runs by Tech’s six-yard line, Dukes’ goal, Hokie linebacker Chad playing, I think that’s an accom- Jones, who carried the ball for kicker Burke George pushed a Cooper knocked the ball loose plishment,” said Tech defensive 16 yards on the drive, quarter- 23-yard field goal attempt wide from the Dukes’ kick returner coordinator Bud Foster. “I’m back Bryan Randall put the first right. That was the only sem- and recovered the fumble on the really proud of the way our kids points on the board for Tech blance of a scoring opportunity 13-yard line. played today.” with his legs instead of his arm. the Dukes had all day, courtesy Just over a minute later, Backup tailback Cedric On a routine passing play, of a stifling Hokie defense. Warley once again helped Humes, along with tailbacks Randall faced one of the heavy The subsequent drive after increase the lead to 13-0 courtesy Mike Imoh and John Candelas, blitzes the Dukes brought con- the missed field goal attempt of a 23-yard field goal. highlighted the day for Tech in stantly throughout the game. proved to be the pivotal point of After the Dukes punted on the game. At the start of the sec- their very next drive, Tech drove HARMONY CAPONE/SPPS ond quarter, with Tech driving the ball behind the passing of Running back Cedric Humes (right) rushed for three scores deep into Duke territory for the Randall and a few of Humes’ against James Madison University, but also fumbled twice. second time, Jones took a snap carries, and Humes capped off off-tackle and gained two yards the drive with an 11-yard touch- on the third and one play. down carry just before halftime. On his way out of bounds after Humes would fumble the ball VIRGINIA TECH gaining the first down, Dukes again on the very first offensive defensive lineman Demetrius play of the second half, but two BOX SCORE Shambley shoved Jones into one plays later, Hall intercepted Quarter 1 2 3 4 Final of the concrete walls of the West a LeZotte pass, sparking the stands of Lane Stadium. Bracing offense to a 90-yard drive and JMU 0 0 0 00 himself for the impact, Jones put a one-yard touchdown carry both hands against the wall and by Humes. Warley’s extra point VT badly sprained both wrists as a attempt was blocked. 713167 43 result of the impact, even report- After another three and out ing temporary numbness in his by JMU, the Dukes’ long snap- STATS wrists. Jones did not carry the per snapped the ball over the ball for the rest of the game, but punter’s head, giving the ball JMU VT both he and the coaching staff to the Hokies on the Dukes’ 10- First Downs 8 25 said he will be 100 percent for yard line. It only took Humes the Hokies’ next game. one carry to get the ball in the Rushing Attempts 36 53 “I think (Shambley) got kind end zone for his third score of Net Rushing Yards 18 303 of carried away, emotions took the day, giving the team a 33-0 over a little bit,” said Tech head lead. Net Passing Yards 125 184 coach Frank Beamer regard- Both the Dukes and Hokies ing the late hit. “I don’t think brought in their second-team Passes Attempted 16 22 he meant to do what he really offenses for the rest of the Passes Completed 8 14 did. It was way out of bounds. game. Sometimes you get out there and “Overall I thought it was a Total Net Yards 143 487 emotions take over.” good effort by the kids,” Beamer Penalties: Number - Yards 6-31 8-60 Shambley was ejected for the said. “Give James Madison hit, but the effect was much credit, I think they got a good Possession Time 27:19 32:14 greater than just taking Jones football team.” 5 of 13 of out of the game. Despite the blowout win, Third-Down Conversions 10 14 Humes, carrying the ball in Tech kept their No. 9 ranking JOCELYN SCHNIEDWIND/SPPS Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 0 place of Jones, fumbled the ball in both the ESPN/USA Today Ernest Wilford caught four passes for 58 yards. He moved into on his very first carry, ending a coaches poll and Associated Red-Zone: Scores - Chances 0-0 7-7 8th place on Tech’s all-time list for receiving yards. Tech scoring threat. Press media poll. JONATHAN DE GUZMAN