Page 6 > Pierce Arrow 'ctober 1, 2009 Spof asm Athlete Spotlight: Looking back to look ahead: Dana Rowinski What we'e seen in the NFL so far this season l the Washington Redskins;. Adam Stahl Jay Cutler amongst other things. against Bron- 19-14. It is both QB Matt Stafford,'nd Sports Editor However, McDaniels and the Kait Taylor Schwartz's firsti cos have had a stiong showing. They head coach Jim I Senior Reporter win in their respective posi-1 Even though it is just in the early are undefeated, leading the AFC NFL defense is tions. Stafford went 21-36 with 241) stages of the regular season, we have West standings, and their Dana Rowinski start- ~ Sophomore yards and a touchdown while run-~> seen some interesting starts and leading the league in points allowed ed playing volleyball ten years ago al- back Kevin Jones ran for 101I trends in the NFL. If some of them per game (5.3)'nd total yards ning because her sister played. Though pe'r (214.7), yards on 16 carries. Kicker continue we could see an interest- lowed game Jason,'anson Rowinski considers her sister to be 'Ihe have carried knocked two field goals> ing season. develop down the stretch; New York Giants her role model, she admitted, "every Ko worst on without veteran wide receivers thr'ough and safety Simpson'ad better here are some of the best and sport she played, I tried to be an interception to help the Li-- from around the league. Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer. than her." this long-awaited goal..- Mark Sanchez and the Jets have Second-year WRs Steve Smith and ons achieve That competitive spirit still thrives deserve it. The„ a 2009 Mario Manningham are both in Congrats Detroit, you second had a tremendous start in in Rowinski, who is in her to- next immediate goal on the Lions'o season where they were questionable the top eleven in the league for season for the women's volleyball be to for- quarterback. San- tal reception yards (sixth and eighth do list would arguably go freshman, with a mystery at team. Last season, as a their first win streak in some time as> chez has shattered any doubt thus far respectively) and reception yards Rowinski, an "outside hitter" on eleventh re- well when they take on division as to who should have been the Jets per game (eighth and ri-.'als the court, played in 19 matches and in week 4. not he should spectively). This has placed the man the Chicago Bears aces starter and whether or finished second on the team in On the other end ofthe spectrum,i have been benched initially to learn throwing to them, Giants QB Eli per set. Before Franklin Pierce, from the 2008-i the'ong 5 of the 12 teams Photo: Richard Orr Sports Photography the ways of the league. Sanchez's Manning, in the top third of QBs Island native said her personal do not have winning. quarterback rating (87.7) puts him in the league in total yards yards per 2009 playoffs sports highlight was when her high in the season,-, quarterbacks and game (ranked eleventh at 747 yards) records at this point Our of settling on what she says has the best in the top 15 of school team, Lady Mercy,'on (ranked third with 'Ihe Tennessee Titans and Miami "team atmosphere," which is what ranks above Super Bowl champions and QB rating the championship for Catholic winless so far and; Kurt Warner as well a 104.1 rating). Big brother Peyton Dolphins are both senior lead her to Franklin Pierce athletics. Tom Brady and high schools in her year. year's two conference champions; and veterans such as Phillip Rivers, Manning of the Indianapolis Colts last Rowinski hopes to achieve a simi- "It's great to see athletes support- second in the league in both teams, the Arizona Cardinals and~ athletes," she said of the Pierce Tony Rorno, and Carson Palmer. (ranked lar feat for the Ravens in the North- ing Bowl champion. side of the ball, the QB rating at 117.7and total passing the defending Super Conference tournament, lead Pride initiative. "And I love a rowdy On the other east-10 Pittsburgh Steelers (love saying that), Jets have augmented their defense yards with 983) has found similar new head coach Stephanie Dra- crowd!" of'. by success this season with tight end are both 1-2 overall at the close also likes the uniforms. courtesy of new defensive-minded gan. "She's a really good addition She Panthers will I'm Their defense Dallas Clark who is in the top five in week 3. The Carolina Rowinski said of "They'e comfy...it feels like head coach Rex Ryan. to the program," also be entering week 4 with a record is second in the league in points al- the same receiving stat categories as her coach. "I can't wait to see where wearing underwear," she said before 'em." and third in Smith and Manningham this season below .500. Pierce volleyball is in two adding with a laugh, "Irock lowed per game (11.0) Franklin However again, the season is still" allowed per game (256.0). (ranked fifth in yards per game with years. She's going to make a great Rowinski, a sports and recreation yards fourth in total yards with young and any of these teams could; . McDaniels, head coach ofthe 94.7 and contribution. She really takes pride major, enjoys her time off the court Josh flip, flop or remain the same faster, her favorite hobby, and Denver Broncos, has led his team to 284). in bettering the program." shopping, Bowl XIV". start. McDaniels Of course, I cannot help but men- than you can say "Super Like other athletes, Rowinski volunteering at her mother's hospital an undefeated some fire over the oR-'season tion the Detroit Lions getting their dabbled in other sports such as bas- at home in Dix Hills, NY. caught for trading away hrs Pro Bowl QB first win since December 2007 ketball; lacrosse, and soccer before Coming 10/1/09 Also, Franklin Pierce follow the:--:-.: Ofhciai Athletics Ravens on -:.''--:'. Twitter! ~f/Il< @FPUathletics, hats and more -:=,''00 OOOO ~ ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 00 ~ 00~ 0 ~-: 0~ 00 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 0000000 ~ 000 ~ 0 ~ 000 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ ~ 0 ~ 00000 ~ 00 ~ 000 ~ C'. E '($ ')'ul so I . jA A %l) h / w'44 ~11 Il ~ s ,- Movies I .. ec +:e..i > IJ.' Crank ""am Monsters Halloween on FPTy 2: High Soloist vs. Aliens (2007) 25 ~3pm ~9pm Voltage +12pm ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 00 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 00~ 0 ~ 000 ~ 00 ~ 000 ~ 00000 ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ 000 ~ 0 ~ 00~ 00 ~ 0 ~ 00 000.