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Defensive back Marcus Cromartie changed his mentality and his game, ultimately earning himself a starting role. | 12

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Budget talks stall in Student Council ASM Chair rules two new appointees did not receive required majority to get seats Katherine Krueger Deputy News Editor Leaders of the University of Wisconsin student government ruled the vote to appoint two representatives to Student Council is null and void and also voted on issues within the internal budget for the first time in Wednesday’s meeting. After questions were raised about whether former representatives Beth Huang and Niko Magallon received the majority required, Chair Allie Gardner said while there was no objection to the vote and the officers were sworn in, the legislation must be heard

again and two vacancies remain on council. Gardner said two-thirds of the entire Student Council had to vote in the affirmative to legally fill the vacancies and swearing in the two officials was done in line with an alternate interpretation of the constitution. While it remains unclear whether the matter will result in the filing of a suit with Student Judiciary, Rep. Libby Wick-Bander said the interpretation casts doubt on council’s appointments throughout the rest of the 18th session. “This calls into question the appointments we’ve made all year,” she said. Legislation to fill the vacancies through the Nominations Board will be reintroduced for a vote before the full council at a later meeting. With less than three hours of the meeting remaining, representatives

took up the Associated Students of Madison internal budget for debate, which must be finalized before Nov. 15. A major area of debate centered on the Commencement Speaker Fund, which was earmarked at $1 as a line item in the budget. While proposals to adjust the funds ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 flew during the lengthy discussion, some officials said council should either fully commit to the fund or eliminate it entirely. “I don’t think my constituency can be affected positively by this. … I don’t really see how $20,000 will [be beneficial] based on the intent of the line item,” Rep. Nneka Akubeze said. “It should be zero-funded or given the appropriate amount.” Brandon Williams, a senior class officer, spoke in open forum about the

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Senior class officer Brandon Williams speaks on the Commencement Speaker Fund at Wednesday’s ASM meeting, arguing the Council should vote to bring a world-class speaker to the university and should take a closer and more serious look at how the funding for the speaker is set aside. potential impact of the newly created fund and said organizers would have a better idea of how much the speaker would cost after they received a formal commitment on the appearance. With the failure of

A white November? Students seek shelter from the season’s first snowfall of the year Wednesday afternoon walking under the new extension on the Chazen Art Museum. A small amount of minor car accidents were seen as the roads became wet, but MPD said no one was injured and most incidents were caused by cars sliding off the road. Megan McCormick The Badger Herald

multiple motions, the Commencement Speaker Fund remained at $1. Another controversial measure was a resolution in support of ASM joining the United States Student Association and a bylaw change that would

establish accountability guidelines to evaluate the government’s relations with regional and federal student organizations. Legislative Affairs Chair Hannah Somers spoke in

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GAB reverses tech ID policy Election committee expands realm of acceptable forms of voting identification Sean Kirkby State Reporter

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State election officials reversed a previous decision Wednesday by voting to allow Wisconsin Technical College students to use their student ID cards at the polls as photo ID, provided they meet state requirements. By a vote of four to two, the Government Accountability Board also decided to uphold a previous decision to allow Wisconsin colleges and universities to issue stickers with signatures and expiration dates to their students who could apply them to their ID cards to make them eligible photo ID at the polls. “We should read the statutes to promote voting, rather than to narrow voting,” Judge Thomas Barland, chairman of the board, said. Before making its decisions, the GAB

heard testimony from representatives and citizens about their previous decision to not allow technical college student ID cards to qualify as valid photo ID at the polls. Paul Gabriel, executive director of the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association, said the board had made an incorrect analysis in their previous decision that led the board to think technical colleges were not accredited. He said the same group that accredits University of Wisconsin System colleges also accredits technical colleges. While admitting the Legislature had voted down an amendment to give technical IDs the same status as UW System student IDs, Gabriel said legislators may not have understood the voter

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Push for hearing on collective bargaining put in spotlight Dems support public session following Ohio vote against bill Leah Linscheid Deputy State Editor The possibility of restoring collective bargaining rights to Wisconsin public employees was reopened Wednesday after a Democratic senator called for a statewide review of the budget repair legislation, in light of a recent vote in Ohio against instating a similar law. According to the Legislature’s website, Sen. Bob Wirch, D-Pleasant

Prairie, introduced the bill in October and referred it to the Committee of Labor, Public Safety and Urban Affairs. The head of the committee, Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, responded with a statement that said the collective bargaining reforms had already been significantly debated in the Assembly. “Arguing that the people’s voices haven’t had a chance to be heard is ludicrous,” he said. Wirch said in a statement that Ohio voters showed support for workers’ rights and Wisconsinites should have the same chance.

He said Republicans refused to listen to protesters outside the Capitol in the spring and consequently, Wisconsinites should have the chance to make their voices heard. Andrew Welhouse, spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, said Ohio’s situation is different from Wisconsin’s. Welhouse said he would not comment further on the proposed bill or the vote in Ohio.. Gov. Scott Walker’s office could not be reached to comment as of press time. Rep. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, one of the co-sponsors on the bill,

said she supported the bill because she believes collective bargaining is important to the health and safety of workers throughout Wisconsin. Roys said the Ohio vote was a victory for unions. “Unions are one of the few voices that can stand up to corporate power and represent the interest of workers and middleclass families,” Roys said. “I think it’s more important than ever that we have those voices able to represent the people in their workplaces and in democracy.” Barry Burden, University of Wisconsin political science professor, said Wisconsin does not

currently have the ability to reject laws through voting like Ohio does. He said Wisconsin has the ability to conduct recall elections, which Ohio does not have. Burden said recall elections are just a different tool for changing legislation. Burden added using recall elections to reverse collective bargaining legislation would be more complicated because it would concern two different political personalities instead of a specific piece of legislation. He also spoke to the similarities between the states, saying both are Midwestern, industrial

states where jobs are the number one concern and where Republican governors won elections in 2010. Political science professor and Badger Herald adviser Donald Downs said the voting results in Ohio were significant because it was the first time labor has won a victory in this political battle. He said the vote would likely inspire hope and increase mobilization in other labor organizations throughout the country. Sen. Tim Carpenter, D-Milwaukee, a supporter of the bill, released

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Rioters at Penn State take to the streets in protest of football coach Joe Paterno’s ousting.

Riots consume Happy Valley STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Police in riot gear have confronted hundreds of Penn State students who took to the streets after the ouster of football coach Joe Paterno. Crowds toppled a television news van and at least one photographer has been pelted with a rock. The students flooded downtown State College on Wednesday night after Paterno and university President Graham Spanier were fired amid a growing furor linked to their

handling of sex abuse allegations against a former assistant football coach. Officers used pepper spray to control the crowd. Some students chanted ‘We want Joe! We want Joe!” Others kicked in the windows out of the toppled news van. Paterno had announced earlier in the day he planned to retire after the season and expressed remorse for not having done more after he learned of the sex assault allegations.

Leah Linscheid Deputy State Editor Security costs for protection of Gov. Scott Walker and Lieutenant Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch have doubled in comparison to the price marks on security when the pair took office in January, which some experts are attributing to the turbulent political climate in Wisconsin and the consequent increase in death threats. According to documents originally obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel under Wisconsin’s open records law, security costs for Walker, Kleefisch and their families from November 2011 to August 2011 reached $611,000. Security costs for former Gov. Jim Doyle from November 2009 to August 2011 were approximately $259,000, less than half of the cost to protect Walker and Kleefisch. Captain David Erwin

of State Patrol Dignitary Protection said in an email to The Badger Herald that current threats targeting Walker, his family and Kleefisch are not comparable to past administrations. “Because of the increased threat level, for the first time we need to provide security at this level for the lieutenant governor and the governor’s family,” Erwin said in the email. Erwin is responsible for making securityrelated decisions for Walker, Kleefisch and their families. According to the Department of Administration Bureau of Enterprise, the 2005 Buick used to drive Walker and his family racked up 4,577 miles from January to Aug. 31, 2011. During that same time, a 2010 Suburban used to transport Walker drove 39,203 miles. The same Buick drove 1,669 miles from January to Aug. 31, 2010 for Doyle, and the Suburban drove 14,333 miles during that time. According to the Bureau of Enterprise, hours docked by state patrol vehicles from November

2010 to August 2011 totaled 15,391.58, up from 6,280.5 hours from January 2009 to August 2010. Charles Franklin, University of Wisconsin political science professor, said the expansion of security measures is probably not wholly related to Walker’s increased death threats. The governor has received countless threats aimed at both himself and his family since introducing his budget repair legislation to curtail public employees’ collective bargaining rights at the beginning of his term. The need for increased protection, Franklin said, most likely also stems from the presence of demonstrators and an increase in the frequency of events at the Capitol. “It’s not surprising to me that there’s an increase in security costs given the controversy that’s surrounding the governor,” Franklin said. “It would seem like simple prudence would incite officials to provide good protection for him. Whether it’s driven entirely by the events of the spring or something else, I don’t know.”

Ryan receives pay raise, making more than $2M Officials say extra money needed to be on par with Big Ten Bridget Conlin News Reporter University of Wisconsin basketball icon Bo Ryan found victory off the court this week, as officials announced his salary will be raised to more than $2 million. Chancellor David Ward and UW Foundation President Michael Knetter recently signed off on an

agreement to raise UW basketball head coach Ryan’s compensation package. Sean Frazier, UW deputy athletics director, confirmed this agreement will push Ryan’s annual compensation to more than $2 million. “He exemplifies success in the classroom and on the field of competition,” Frazier said. “This (raise) reinforces the longevity of him staying here. Based on production, he is worth every single penny.” UW Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell said Ryan’s raise

puts him up to par with coaches from the other Big Ten schools. “He is now at about the medium of the Big Ten,” Bazzell said. Other schools in the Big Ten like Michigan State still have higher salaries for their basketball coaches, Bazzell said, but the raise creates an incentive for Ryan to continue at UW. Frazier agreed the raise shows Ryan how much he is valued at UW. “Based on his production, his worth is now exactly right,” Frazier said. Bazzell noted keeping Ryan happy and at the university is not just good for the Athletic Department, but also for the academic side of recruiting. According to uwbadgers.com, before he began his coaching career, Ryan was a high school teacher, and Frazier said he continues to focus on academics as a top goal for his athletes.

Frazier continued to say that Ryan pushes his athletes to become not just well-rounded on the court but also in the classroom. “We not only bring in student athletes; we bring in students for the classroom as well,” Bazzell said. “Ryan is reflective of our overall performance, both on the court and off.” Frazier said only a portion of Ryan’s salary comes from the Athletic Department. Ryan’s base salary from the department of $436,364 makes up less than a quarter of the total $2.1 million. The remaining $1,675,000 comes in the form of private gift funding funneled through the UW Foundation, according to UW Foundation Vice President of Legal Affairs, Russ Howes. Howes clarified the money from UW Foundation will not be coming from donors in

which students solicit for. Rather, most of the money will come from media rights, which include television and radio pay that have been set aside exactly for this reason. Ryan has been the head coach of basketball at UW for 11 years, delivering 242 victories for the Badgers. Throughout his years, he has unquestionably made a name for himself. He has a .714 (120-8) winning percentage in conference games, which is the best of any Big Ten coach in history, surpassing Thad Matta of Ohio State with .708 and Bob Knight of Indiana with .700. His current record at UW-Madison is 24291 (percentage of .727). Additionally, Ryan’s Badger basketball team owns five Big Ten titles, five players with AP-All American recognition, 10 NCAA tournaments, three Sweet 16s and one Elite Eight appearance, according to uwbadgers. com.

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, from 1 a statement Wednesday that proposed an amendment to the state constitution that would make collective bargaining rights a constitutional right. Downs said even if a few Republicans wavered on the collective bargaining issue, the amendment and the proposed bill would be difficult to pass as long as Walker is in office.

STUDENT COUNCIL, from 1 support of joining USSA, saying the membership would allow for additional support at the national level on student issues. Rep. Tom Templeton said USSA carries of history of disregard of UW campus policies during conventions, and because ASM is already a member of the organization by proxy through its membership in United Council for UW Students, the action would be effectively double billing students. A motion from Rep. Cale Plamann to restore

ASM’s co-sponsorship of the All Campus Party to $25,000 also failed. Student Services Finance Committee Chair Sarah Neibart said the increase in operation grants available to student groups in the budget, from $160,000 to $200,000, would allow for less concentration in funding. “We should be giving as many students as possible that resource,” she said. The internal budget, which was unchanged during the course of Wednesday’s meeting, will go to SSFC for alternations before returning to council for a final vote.

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Partisan students examine issues College Dems, GOP argue best reforms for national issues, talk 2012 presidential race Jane Milne News Reporter Leaders of partisan groups on campus tackled hot-button issues during Wednesday’s first annual presidential debate between University of Wisconsin College Democrats and College Republicans. The debate was broadcasted live on WSUM radio from the Sett in the Union South and was sponsored by The Badger Herald, the Daily Cardinal and WSUM. College Democrats Chair Jordan Weibel and College Republicans Chair Johnny Koremenos went head-to-head on issues moderators found pertinent to students and to the current national and local political climates. The debate was focused around issues central to the upcoming presidential debate, including LGBT issues, abortion, making education more affordable and America’s energy

future. The set-up allowed listeners to ask questions via Twitter and for viewers at the Sett to offer questions that could be answered by the representatives. Contenders largely focused on today’s economic issues with emphasis on wealth disparity and the Occupy Wall Street protests.

“Because the field is so wide right now, it is hard for the Republican base to get behind one candidate or another.”

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Koremenos said taxation is not a solution to the current economic situation. “You cannot tax your way to prosperity; you have to find a way to cut

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College Republicans Chair Johnny Koremenos said the government should not be using taxation as a College Democrats Chair Jordan Weibel said wealth disparity is a crucial issue at the forefront of legitimate solution to the current economic hardships, but should instead focus on cutting spending. the economic crisis, and taxation on the incredibly wealthy brings about a new level of problems. spending,” he said. In contrast, College Democrats emphasized how wealth disparity is further damaging the economy. “This is the incredibly rich, not just the rich. What you call charity is just raising the bracket,” Weibel said when asked if the rich paying for the poor was similar to charity. Following two hours of back and forth questions surrounding economic and social issues, the debate turned to center

in on candidates in the running for the 2012 presidency. Both Koremenos and Weibel agreed the public is underwhelmed by the current Republican candidates. “Because the field is so wide right now, it is hard for the Republican base to get behind one candidate or another,” Koremenos said. Weibel said the lack of excitement about Republican candidates stems from the fact that none of them have much

to offer. As expected, Weibel expressed strong support for the reelection of President Barack Obama. Koremenos strongly disagreed, quoting Obama as saying he would be a one-term president if he did not fix the economy in three years. Koremenos argued Obama said he would be held accountable and should not be re-elected if such were the case. According to Koremenos, Obama has not lived up to this

promise. Alex Brousseau, chair of the Editorial Board at The Badger Herald, said the debate had strong turnout and represented how parties can come together even when they do not agree on many issues. “Great to get not only the College Democrats and the College Republicans together but also The Badger Herald and the Daily Cardinal,” she said. “It shows that two sides that oppose each other can come together.”

GOP debate takes economic crisis Candidates move away from Cain sex scandal, focus on American-European affairs Kasie Hunt Associated Press ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Republican presidential rivals agreed Wednesday night that Europe’s countries should rise or fall on their own without any American bailout and warned that failing to cut budget deficits at home would doom the U.S. to the same sort of crisis that now plagues Greece and Italy. Though sexual harassment allegations facing Herman Cain have dominated the GOP campaign for more than a week, the debate in economically ailing Michigan focused almost entirely on financial worries and proposed solutions in the U.S. “Europe is able to take care of their own problems. We don’t want to step in and bail out their banks and their economies,” former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said as he and GOP rivals met for the first time in three weeks in campaign debate. Even so, he said the United States should continue contributing to organizations like the International Monetary Fund that are working to prevent a meltdown in troubled economies overseas., Rep. Ron Paul of

Texas was more emphatic about Europe’s debt. “You have to let it liquidate. We took 40 years to build up this worldwide debt,” he added. Cain said there wasn’t much the United States could do to directly to help Italy at present because the economy there is in such difficult shape. “We need to focus on the economy or we will fail,” he said, referring to the U.S. and calling for spending cuts, a strong dollar and measures to stimulate growth. The Cain accusations did come up, though briefly. The debate marked the first time the Republican rivals had gathered since complaints emerged from several women accusing Cain of sexual harassment, allegations that the unlikely front-runner in the polls has strongly denied. “The American people deserve better than someone being tried in the court of public opinion due to unfounded accusations,” he said when the question came up early in the debate. “I value my character and my integrity more than anything else. And for every one person that comes forward with an unfair accusation there are probably, there are thousands who come forward and say none of

that ever happened with Herman Cain.” Romney, a former venture capitalist, was asked if he would keep Cain on the job as a CEO given the accusations. He responded, “Herman Cain is the person to respond to these questions. He just did.” The announced topic for the evening was the economy, a subject that produced few if any early sparks among rivals who often spar energetically. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia, Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum joined Romney, Cain, Paul and Huntsman on stage at Oakland University in Michigan, a state where unemployment is 11.1 percent and well above the national 9 percent jobless rate. The debate took place less than two months before Iowa’s kickoff caucuses, as the pace of campaign activity accelerates and public opinion polls suggest the race remains quite fluid. Romney and Cain currently share cofront-runner status in most surveys, with Perry and Gingrich roughly tied for third, within striking distance. Not surprisingly, none

of the contenders found much to like in President Barack Obama’s economic stewardship. Perry said the next president should systematically judge all of the government regulations enacted since Obama took office on a standard of whether they created jobs. Any that failed should be repealed, he said. Bachmann sharply criticized Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. She said the latter had recently given multimillion-dollar bonuses to executives even though it was seeking a new federal bailout. Gingrich, who last held public office more than a decade ago, bristled when asked what advice his company had given Freddie Mac for a $300,000 fee. “Advice on precisely what they didn’t do,” he shot back — stop backing mortgages to applicants who aren’t credit-worthy. All eight Republicans on the debate stage say they wouldn’t have offered government assistance. Not so Obama, who stood outside a factory not far from the debate site recently and said government bailouts of General Motors and Chrysler were a success that saved thousands of American jobs.

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Same-sex education questioned Prep school plans criticized, ACLU says achievement gap will not be fixed Molly McCall News Reporter The proposal for Madison’s new charter school, Madison Prep, is facing criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin for its same-sex education strategy, which is unique in the area. ACLU released a letter outlining the concerns over the legality of the same-sex education plan Madison Prep is proposing. According to the letter, coeducation is not a cause of the achievement gap. Laura DeRochePerez, director of school development for Madison Prep, said same-sex education in primary and secondary schools is allowed under the law. “[The Urban League of Greater Madison’s] opinion is that the ACLU’s disdain for single-gender education is playing a role in the debate in Madison that is moot,” she added. Stacy Harbaugh, ACLU spokesperson, said research has been

done that shows samesex education does not improve achievement. University of Wisconsin experts partnered up with other researchers to look at other studies done on same-sex education, she said. Harbaugh said the researchers found the studies to be methodologically flawed, biased and unscientific. “The only thing that single-sex schools reinforce are outdated gender stereotypes of how boys and girls learn,” she said. DeRoche-Perez said there is significant research and evidence that proves samesex education works. DeRoche-Perez recognized that samesex education is not the “sole ingredient” for achievement, but said it is needed for Madison Prep. Same-sex education is one option that has not been explored yet regarding the achievement gap, she said. She said there are no other options like this in Dane County, and parents

need to have options. “Coupled with other strategies, we think it’s going to be successful,” DeRoche-Perez said. Mary Burke, a retired Madison business executive who recently donated $2.5 million to Madison Prep, also agrees that there is not one factor that will close the achievement gap. “I don’t believe there is any one way to addressing the issue,” Burke said. “Progress can be made in public schools, but more than one significant initiative needs to be in place.” DeRoche-Perez said Madison Prep is going to close the gap by being different and effective in that it will focus on culture. Harbaugh believes there are other ways to tackle the achievement gap that do not include same-sex segregation. “The racial achievement gap isn’t caused because boys and girls are going to school in the same classroom,” she said. “The achievement gap is related to other

issues like racism and poverty.” Still, Harbaugh said the separation of sexes concept is outdated. “Our country learned a long time ago that separate but equal doesn’t work,” she said. The ACLU recommends focusing on learning styles to close the achievement gap. Harbaugh said serving students in smaller class sizes and providing tutors should be the focus. Harbaugh said ACLU is also concerned with the limited acceptance regarding children with disabilities at Madison Prep. Charter schools are claiming that they can operate cheaply, which she said is because they don’t hire special education staff. Harbaugh said when charter schools “cherry pick,” the broader effect will be on the entire system. DeRoche-Perez said ACLU members are welcome to their opinions, but the Urban League stands by its plans.

First snow puts city crew on standby Wednesday’s storm kicks off winter reminders for Madison cleanup regulations Alyssa Smith News Reporter The arrival of the season’s first storm ushers in winter-specific parking regulations, precautions and road conditions that require extra attention from downtown residents. MPD spokesperson Joel DeSpain said a few minor traffic accidents and slide-offs were reported around the city. All of the incidents were minor, and no injuries occurred. Chris Kelley, street operations manager for Madison, said the roads were looking great, as road temperatures were still warm enough to melt the ice and snow from Wednesday’s storm.

GAB, from 1 ID law did not already include technical colleges. He added the statutes already included technical colleges anyway. Adam Strozier, a student at the Milwaukee Area Technical College, said the board’s decision also disproportionally affects minority students, because more minority students attend technical colleges than any other institute of higher education in Wisconsin. After hearing testimony for two hours, the board voted unanimously to reverse their previous decision. “You don’t hear that

“If we do have a problem, crews are ready on standby with salt,” he added. As Madison prepares for this coming winter, Kelley said, snow removal policies are generally the same as previous years. Snow will only be hauled where needed, such as bus stops and to clear paths for safety vehicles, with the exception of snow emergencies. A snow emergency, as defined by the city of Madison’s winter parking website, is declared when snow accumulation reaches three inches or more, and the downtown snow emergency zone must be plowed. This zone consists of the downtown

isthmus area of Madison. When a snow emergency is declared, downtown residents must abide by alternate side parking rules for at least two nights. According to a statement from the Madison Streets Department, alternate side parking will go into effect on Nov. 15 and last until March 15, regardless of weather conditions. Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, who said he gets many questions regarding winter parking, said the city’s website is a consistent source for information on parking and snow emergencies in the downtown area. “It’s always better to check the parking

situation before assuming,” he said. Resnick also suggested residents sign up for city email and text alerts so they will be notified when snow emergencies are declared and receive other useful information. Anyone can sign up on the city’s website. For winter driving, Kelley advises residents to slow down and give themselves enough room to stop and start. As for students, uptown areas are cleaned as soon as possible, but students should leave a little extra time to get to class. Kelley said more information on parking can be found on the Streets Department’s website.

from judges very often — to say that we were wrong,” Judge Thomas Cane, a member of the board, said. The UW System had previously said they were not planning on using stickers. Representatives of private colleges said they were planning to focus on get-out-the-vote efforts rather than having their IDs meet state law. As a result, Kennedy said he originally recommended the board reverse its position after expressed concern over how universities would pass out the stickers and how easily people could duplicate the stickers and commit voter fraud.

However, Viterbo University and Beloit College recently contacted the GAB to ask for the stickers because they cannot afford the cost of issuing new student ID cards, Kennedy said. Judge Gerald Nichol, Vice Chair of the board, said because the board has not heard back from other private colleges, it should not reverse its previous decision, but should push for an administrative rule that would address security concerns over the stickers. While other colleges have not made it clear whether they will issue a sticker or a new student

ID, UW is considering issuing a second student ID that would only be used for voting, UW spokesperson Donald Nelson said during testimony. The metallic stickers that would be issued for voting purposes would present a problem because they might block the metallic access codes incorporated in ID cards that students use to get into university buildings, Nelson said. He added the reissuing of new student ID cards that would meet the requirements would be far more expensive than just issuing a second card for voting.

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Students review information on becoming deputized to register other students to vote in Wisconsin and on recalling Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch Wednesday.

City, student org aid in deputizing Young Progressives join with clerk to certify campus members to register others to vote Ally Boutelle City Editor The University of Wisconsin Young Progressives deputized students to register others to vote Wednesday and informed students about upcoming opportunities in the on-campus effort to recall Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch. Young Progressives Vice President Sam Gehler said the organization aims to maximize student involvement and bring up traditionally low oncampus voting rates. “Our goal is to become a long-term, sustainable progressive organization and to promote student activism,” Gehler said. “Since we’re focused on building ourselves in the long term, having as many registered voters as possible is key.” The organization, Gehler said, is looking to spark students’ interest by emphasizing peer education and making registering to vote and signing recall petitions immediately convenient. Students in attendance were able to be deputized to register others to vote. City Clerk spokesperson Elena Berg walked students through the process of registering their peers. Gehler said the primary reason for students not voting is that they are not registered. Having student deputies, he said, would hopefully increase accessibility and involvement on campus. Potential student deputies must complete a Deputy Certification in order to be eligible, Berg said. The form is available through the City Clerk’s office or online. Once deputized, one can register anyone who is a U.S. citizen, over 18 and in possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID, Berg said. The Wisconsin ID requirement has caused significant controversy on campus because it almost

universally excludes outof-state students from voting. An out-of state student who applies for a Wisconsin drivers license or state idea is required to forfeit his or her home state ID, Berg said. Most students are unwilling to do so. A person who is registering to vote, Berg said, must also have a valid street address. Students must register with their current oncampus address, even if they are already registered in their hometown. The Young Progressives also educated the group about becoming a circulator of the petitions to recall Walker and Kleefisch. Cassie Webb, spokesperson from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, said anyone can become a circulator as long as they are a U.S. citizen, over 18 and a resident of Wisconsin for at least 28 days before the next election. Potential circulators also cannot be convicted felons, she said. Circulators, Webb said, are permitted by law to circulate on public property. They can also collect signatures on private property with the owner’s permission. A valid signature contains a legible signature, a viable house number and street, a municipality and a date, Webb said. A Wisconsin ID does not need to be shown. Gehler said the Young Progressives will ask signers about what type of ID they have, such as a Wisconsin state ID, a student ID or a military ID. This data, Gehler said, will be put into a voter activation network that allows his organization to see who has what kind of ID. “That way, we can get back in touch with them looking ahead to 2012,” he said. “Then we can say, ‘Here’s how the election will work for you.’”

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Ranked high in research, not undergrad education Shawn Rajanayagam Columnist Look at any university ranking table, and the overwhelming majority of top universities are American. The Shanghai Rankings list 35 American universities among the top 50 universities with the world. The UK is next, with three among the top 50. The rankings are not dominated by private universities — the University of California, Berkeley, is listed as second in the world, and 19 of the 35 American colleges among the top 50 are public universities. But are these universities actually that good? Are they engineered to equip the average college student with the life skills necessary to survive in the real world, or are they

elitist institutions that are geared towards research, with little emphasis on undergraduate teaching? Consider some of the top public universities’ graduation rates. Berkeley’s four-year graduation rate is 64 percent — in other words, one in three students does not graduate on time. The University of CaliforniaDavis, ranked 46th in the world, has a four-year graduation rate of 50 percent. In other words, every second student does not graduate on time. At 53 percent, the University of Wisconsin’s four-year graduation rate is not much better. The schools with the best four-year graduation rates are overwhelmingly liberal arts colleges and Ivy League schools. For most students, these schools are out of reach due to their prohibitive tuition rates. Four years at a school like Yale could cost a quarter of a million dollars, and while the school is known for its generous financial aid (more than half of the student body receives

need-based scholarships), the cost is still too burdensome for most families. The average student who graduates in four years can expect to be faced with nearly $28,000 in debt. This is nearly double the student debt that an undergraduate would be faced with had he or she graduated 10 years ago. Has this been reflected in the value added by a college degree? The Collegiate Learning Assessment, a standardized test designed to identify just how much value is added by a college degree, presents sobering results. According to CLA data, 45 percent of students made no progress in critical thinking, complex reasoning and writing in their first two years at college. In January, the Council for Aid to Education, the organization that administers the CLA, called the current situation “an unprecedented crisis in undergraduate education in the United States.” They are right.

Things need to change. First of all, schools need to prioritize their spending towards academics. In 2010, the 218 NCAA Division 1 schools spent a combined $6.2 billion on their athletics programs. Of these 218 schools, only 22 turned a profit. Among the schools operating at a loss were Berkeley (second ranked university in the world), UCLA (13th), and, unfortunately, Wisconsin (17th). Of the $6.2 billion in expenditure on athletics programs, $2 billion was funded by state and federal governments. It is no surprise that the University of California system is in financial trouble when it allocates government money towards an unprofitable athletics program rather than investing in its student body, a group who could prove to be among its benefactors in years to come. Another reason that universities are not providing as much value as they used to is the spike in administrative staff. According to Benjamin

Ginsberg’s book, “The Fall of the Faculty,” faculty-tostudent ratios from 1975 to 2005 remained more or less the same across American universities. In the same period of time, the number of administrators has risen by 85 percent. Such a growth in administrative staff would be excusable if there were a similar investment in faculty, but such endowments are simply not forthcoming. Only 30 percent of academic faculty are tenured or tenure-track appointees — this is down from almost 70 percent about 30 years ago. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise that professors are now divesting themselves of their teaching responsibilities, passing as much work as possible onto poorly paid TAs so they can work on their own research in the hope that it will fast-track their tenure. These TAs, many of whom are PhD students, do not have the same depth of knowledge

that can be provided by a full professor. While their efforts are to be appreciated, they are often more wrapped up in their own research and do not pay the requisite attention to their students. America’s universities are no longer about equipping young men and women with the skills to prosper in the workplace. They have devolved into bureaucracy-ridden, insular institutions that place more interest in abstract notions of research recognition than in providing undergraduates with a well-rounded education. UW is (supposedly) one of the best universities in the country, and yet it can only graduate every second student in four years. A radical overhaul of the university system is necessary if these institutions are to be restored to their former glory. Shawn Rajanayagam (rajanayagam@wisc. edu) is a senior majoring in political science and American studies.

Look to Ohio to Landlords wrong to prey on freshmen end recall woes John Waters Columnist Wisconsin needs referendums, not recalls. Ohio voted yesterday in a nonpartisan issue referendum to repeal a collective bargaining bill similar to the one passed in Madison earlier this year. The referendum provided the taxpayers an opportunity to respond directly to the union busting legislation in a single vote. Wisconsin voters deserve such a costeffective measure instead of this clumsy apparatus of recalls. Wisconsin spent more than $2 million this year on the many Senate recall elections, and should “Recall Walker” get the necessary signatures, millions more will be spent next year. Ohio, on the other hand, had a single voting day, cost much less and received a clear answer to the question: What do the citizens think about limiting collective bargaining? Yet in Wisconsin, where this question has been at the center of the political conversation for the past 10 months, it remains impossible to answer. A recall can only remove a person; it cannot solve an issue. The Senate recalls this summer were not about the individual senators, but about who would control the state Senate. So a disagreement on a specific issue is blown up into a recall movement on an entire party. The organizers gathering signatures can tell everyone this is about collective bargaining, and for the people signing it can be. For the Republicans though, or whoever is facing the recall, it becomes about maintaining numbers, holding on to the majority to be able to continue governing. For the attacked party, the goal of a recall becomes not dealing with an issue but remaining in power. About one-third

of those who voted to repeal the law in Ohio were Republican, casting their ballot in what ended up being a unifying moment for the state. I’m not saying the same amount of Republican voters here think the collective bargaining bill is bad, but I do think they haven’t had the opportunity to talk about the issue outside of an election cycle. In the nonpartisan referendum, no permanent power is at stake, making it easier to stay away from big politics and focus on specific policy. Neither recalls nor referendums are a daily occurrence. Both require the gathering of large amounts of signatures to start, but when looking at them side-by-side, referendums are clearly superior for voters. A single referendum vote is cheaper than numerous individual recalls and allows voters to speak to a specific issue, instead of politicians and parties at large. Where recalls have forced the conversation away from the issue, referendums bring the issue to the front and deliver a clear answer. That’s all anyone on either side should be interested in — knowing what we as a state want for our state workers in collective bargaining. Recalls should not be launched on an issueby-issue basis; this does nothing to address the issues themselves but merely creates another cycle of elections that further divides voters. What Wisconsin citizens deserve after what happened this year is a chance to have their voice heard, and not in a bunch of unofficial polls. Instead of more elections, costing the taxpayer and failing to specifically address the issue, let’s vote on what we are actually talking about. If the people feel strongly enough about a specific issue that it garners hundreds of thousands of signatures, then let’s vote and be done with it. John Waters (jkwaters2@wisc.edu) is a junior majoring in journalism.

Spencer Lindsay Staff Writer November is upon us, and for many freshmen this means having their mailbox stuffed with information, advertisements and junk mail relating to the grand question, “Where are you going to live next year?” Despite the fact that freshmen barely know anyone other than the people on their floor and that they have only known those people and the city and campus for a short two months, many feel pressured into making housing decisions about next year. This process is wrong, and students should put more thought into their important living decisions. In the heart of the semester, apartments are looking for new residents to fill the vacancies left by graduating seniors. In order to fill these vacancies, they begin

aggressively recruiting freshmen as early as October. This has led to the process that some students call “November Rush” in which freshmen, in a mad frenzy, rush to decide where they want to live next year, and who they want to live with. The process is facilitated by overeager apartment complexes wanting to sell as much space as expensively as they can. Most freshmen are new to the city and the campus and do not yet know where they would be happiest living. I personally think living near State Street would be great for me, but if I took more time to explore Regent Street I might think differently. Two months is barely enough time for students to establish their favorite spots in the city, and this could be a major factor in determining where they want to live. An even bigger issue than that is two months is not nearly enough time for students to establish who they want to live with for certain. Many rifts could potentially occur between friends when under the pressure of living together, and two

months is not enough time to gauge those potential rifts. Although students may want to live with their best friends, it may be a good idea for them to look to other people if they feel styles might clash. Being rushed into making these decisions forces students to make decisions that might be ill-advised. Housing contracts are legally binding documents, and a lot of thought should be put into them. If one person in an apartment loses their job, it could put all other roommates in dire straits. It is an important decision that requires a lot of thought, and rushing the decision undermines students’ ability to put that amount of thought into it. According to University Housing, one of the best kept secrets in Madison is that good things come to those who wait. Many landlords do not place ads until winter or even later, and it is possible to find housing well into winter and spring. Most contracts are not due until March. Also according to University Housing, many landlords will bring prices down for the apartments they could not sell, and

as poor broke college students, we could all use some savings. University Housing also suggests that returning students consider residence halls. Speaking from experience, though it may not be an environment that facilitates good sleeping and eating patterns, it certainly is a great place to meet new people. Thought it is fine for freshmen to start thinking about these questions, the external pressure landlords place on them to make a quick rushed decision is wrong, and these landlords should know better. Freshmen students should feel less pressured to jump into a housing contract, allowing themselves to put more thought into the process and make better decisions. While many do not like the process they are complicit in it. In order to end this “November Rush” for future Badgers, freshmen should take their time and not let land lords push them. Spencer Lindsay (sclindsay@wisc.edu) is a freshman majoring in political science.

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Weekend of Reel Love to play at Union South Inaugural film fest presents classic LGBT stories for the silver screen Bennet Goldstein ArtsEtc. Reporter Tonight, Madison’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community will have the chance to glow in the limelight. Through Sunday, the Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Film Committee will be hosting the Reel Love Film Festival. This festival is the city’s first film fest devoted to exploring LGBT identities and cultures. While the festival’s 11 films are stories of LGBT people, the themes they explore are important for all audiences. “I would like people to come that are both in the LGBT community and outside of it … we want it to appeal to everyone,” WUD Film Director Corey Parsons said. “A lot of our films bring up certain social problems or issues … while other ones are simply fun and amusing.” The festival’s schedule includes films that range from the satirical and comedic (“Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same”), the historical (“Paris is Burning”) to the cult classic (“Pink Flamingos”). Tonight’s opening film, “We Were Here,” explores one of the darker moments in LGBT history, specifically the responses of San Francisco’s gay community to the start of the HIV epidemic. Reel Love was born

out of a combination of community need and student dedication. Parsons said it is strange that a city like Madison, with its “thriving LGBT community,” didn’t have this type of cultural venue. “There are lots of student organizations; there are lots of community organizations,” he said. “Surprisingly there was no LGBT film fest.” UW students have also played a central role in Madison film festivals. WUD Film’s advisor Tom Yoshikami noted that

The festival’s schedule includes films that range from the satirical and comedic (“Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same”), the historical (“Paris is Burning”) to the cult classic (“Pink Flamingos”). Tonight’s opening film, “We Were Here,” explores one of the darker moments in LGBT history.

students were the impetus for another annual film fest, the Wisconsin Film Festival. “Knowing that the Wisconsin Film Festival has roots in student programming … I

thought it would be really great if the WUD [Film] Committee could do something similar with the LGBT film-fest. Start small and make this an annual event into something as large,” said Yoshikami. The creation of this event brought together lots of individuals, particularly the WUD Alternative Film Committee. Spearheading this group is UW student Alec Valadez. He described the strategy the committee adopted for choosing the festival’s feature films. “We talked about, at the beginning, whether we should have a unifying theme, which would be really cool. But this is our first annual [festival], and we’re not necessarily sure where [it] is going to go in the future.” Valadez said the committee’s plan was to “start really vague and try to hit as many issues as [possible].” Some of the themes reflected in the films may be deeply personal for LGBT people. For instance, the film “For the Bible Tells Me So” portrays the relationship between LGBT people and communities of faith. Valadez said that this film “means a lot.” He said his identity “is an issue I struggle with all the time as a Christian.” The level of community support that is emerging out of the film fest’s production speaks to the collaboration that went into producing it. Valadez said the credit for putting this festival together goes to many hardworking people. Not only did WUD’s Music Committee collaborate in planning

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Reel Love Film Fest includes such films as “We Were Here,” the story of the LGBT community in San Francisco during the AIDS crisis. the festival’s Friday night dance (midnight at the Sett in Union South), the LGBT Campus Center and Madison’s StageQ theater company also helped with advertising. The importance of community is reflected in the festival’s film content and planning. Additionally, community is also what festival organizers hope will emerge among the festival attendees both inside and outside the university. “I’m hoping that it will bring folks from the community and a lot of students,” Yoshikami said. “Freshmen, sophomores and [those] who grew

up in smaller places, and didn’t even realize that there was that there is such a thing as gay film culture.” In addition to highlighting the significance of student involvement in Madison’s film scene, Valadez said that he and other committee members see the importance of a film fest for Madison’s LGBT community. “I want them to know there is an LGBT community in Madison. I want the [LGBT] people outside campus to know that there’s people inside campus and vice versa. I want the straight

community to know that [LGBT] people are here. And that [LGBT people] are not alone.” Reel Love Film Fest runs Nov. 10-13. All of the films will be screened in the UW Union South’s Marquee theater, and all events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact film@union.wisc. edu or visit union.wisc. edu/film. Paid parking will be available underneath Union South, accessible from Dayton St. Free parking at the Lot 17 parking garage is available across the street (after 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday).

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Butterscotch bliss at Iron Cupcake Madison Challenge Allegra Dimperio Chew on This Columnist This Sunday, I made my way to the East Side Club to do one of my favorite foodie things: I wisely decided to forgo lunch and munch on mini cupcakes at Iron Cupcake Madison Challenge #7 instead. I was thrilled to be going. Iron Cupcake Madison is a cupcake bakeoff featuring a special ingredient (a la Iron Chef) where the proceeds to go area non-profits. Local bakers whip up hundreds of mini cupcakes that the attendees sample and vote on. The baker with the most votes wins pride, glory and a gift basket.

While I knew the background, I had never attended an Iron Cupcake Challenge, so I was ill prepared for the dazzling sight that await me. Nine bakers had entered the bakeoff, each with their own take on the challenge’s special ingredients. On each of their tables lay 200 caramel and butterscotch infused mini cupcakes, strategically arranged to woo voters. For my $10 ticket, I was given the chance to eat and judge each cupcake. Making my way around the room I quickly stuffed the egg carton a former Iron Cupcake goer had so helpfully recommended I bring. When the carton was full of skillfully decorated mini bundles of sugary joy (have I mentioned I like cupcakes?), my judging began. I admit that when I first

learned of the Challenge I balked at the ticket price — $1 for a mini cupcake? I’ve paid as much as $5 for cupcakes in New York, but mini cupcakes have just never looked like they could satisfy my huge sweet tooth. I came around to the ticket price when I learned that all of the proceeds would go to Second Harvest, but after my first bite it was clear that even had that not been the case the cupcakes would have been worth every penny. The cupcakes were not your run-of-themill bake sale offerings. While recipes were not judged and cake mix was allowed, there was only one cupcake that may have come from a box; the rest you would be hard pressed to find a Pillsbury version of (but delighted if you did). One cupcake had banana batter with a caramel filling,

another was a chocolate cake with stout. Coconut, oatmeal, pumpkin, apple and espresso were other flavors the bakers paired up with caramel. And then there was the frosting. Far from the store-bought versions most slather on their cupcakes, these largely homemade frostings were meticulously applied with a frosting bag, looking good enough for any bakery window. The chocolate, caramel, cream cheese and vanilla frostings were adorned with sea salt, Girl Scout cookies, homemade twix bars, fondant flowers, hard caramel, and, in one cupcake, edible glitter. It was, in a word, overwhelming — for my pancreas at least. But the cupcakes were judged not just on taste but on presentation as well. While the look of the cupcake itself (frosting,

caramel syrup, decoration etc) could be voted on, bakers were encouraged to decorate their tables as well. Amanda Hampton, the winner in this category, displayed her honeycrisp apple “Salted Caramel Dream” cupcakes on a homemade tree-shaped stand. Other bakers used fall-themed decorations or ingredients and candies to adorn their tables. Few attendees stuck around to hear the winners announced (Salted Caramel Dream won for both taste and display, with Gluten Free Twix coming in second for taste and Chocolate Stout with Salted Caramel Frosting in second for display), but those that did made off with more cupcakes – after perfecting their recipes and baking 200 cupcakes, the bakers were more than happy to give away their extras. I managed to eat 11 mini cupcakes before

deciding I had probably reached my cupcake quota for the week. Though this was Iron Cupcake Madison’s last event of the year, founder Nancy Sorensen plans to come back in full force in 2012. She announced that this weekend’s challenge had pushed them to the $4,000 mark for donations to local non-profits. Past events went to charities like the Literacy Network and Underground Kitchen, but there are many more charities on Iron Cupcake’s horizon. Though I still feel a little cupcaked out, something I never thought I would say, I’m already looking forward to the next Iron Cupcake. So ready your egg cartons – chocolate is the next special ingredient. Allegra Dimperio (adimperio@badgerherald. com) is a junior majoring in journalism.

Gridiron Nation Editor: Brett Sommers | sports@badgerherald.com

The Badger Herald | Sports | Thursday, November 10, 2011

THIS WEEK'S TOP GAMES No. 10 Virginia Tech at No. 21 Georgia Tech

No. 19 Nebraska at No. 12 Penn State

No. 7 Oregon at No. 4 Stanford

Thurs., Nov. 10 • 7 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 12 • 11 a.m.

Sat., Nov. 12 • 7 p.m.

A good Thrusday night ACC matchup that could likely decide who represents the Coastal Division in the ACC Championship game. GT is coming off a win two weeks ago over then- unbeaten Clemson, and VT is on a four-game winning streak.

A huge Big Ten game for more than just the two participants. As jumbled up as the conference is, the winner of this game could start a domino effect that determines who plays in the Big Ten Championship game for both divisions.

The Ducks finally get their shot to claim the Pac-12 as their own at Stanford. Stanford is 9-0, and Oregon has not lost since week one against LSU. Each team must win this game to remain in the hunt for an NCAA championship.

NUMBER OF THE WEEK

223

The number of rushing yards gained by Montee Ball in Saturday’s game against Purdue. Not only were the 223 yards a career-high, but by scoring three times, Ball tied the alltime Wisconsin mark for TDs in a season with 24.

NATIONAL RANKINGS BCS Standings 1. LSU 2. Oklahoma St. 3. Alabama 4. Stanford 5. Boise State 6. Oklahoma 7. Oregon 8. Arkansas 9. Clemson 10. Virginia Tech 11. Houston 12. Penn State 13. S. Carolina

14. Kansas State 15. Georgia 16. Texas 17. Michigan St. 18. Wisconsin 19. Nebraska 20. Auburn 21. Georgia Tech 22. Southern Miss 23. Cincinnati 24. Michigan 25. Baylor

PLAYER TO WATCH

ACC

1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford ‘11: 2,424 yards, 28 Total TDs 2. Trent Richardson, RB, Ala. ‘11: 1,078 yards, 18 Total TDs 3. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State ‘11: 2,229 yards, 29 Passing TDs 4. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma ‘11: 3,349 yards, 30 Total TDs 5. Case Keenum, QB, Houston ‘11: 3,626 yards, 36 Total TDs

CONFERENCE POWER RANKINGS

SEC — Apparently the BCS really likes the top two teams in the SEC too because even with its loss to LSU on Saturday, Alabama fell just one spot in the BCS rankings to No. 3. LSU vs. Bama would be a great rematch in the BCS title game.

Big XII — OK State almost wasted a golden opportunity to keep a spot for the Big 12 in the BCS title game alive. It will not get any easier with Oklahoma on the horizon, but winning out should keep Bama at bay and the Big 12 at the SEC’s heels. Pac-12 — Stanford, Oregon and USC are all very good teams, and over the next two weeks Oregon has a chance to prove it is the best of the three with Stanford and USC back-to-back. This “Pac” has some punch. Big Ten — With the two highest ranked Big Ten teams losing this past weekend, it is a good thing for the Big Ten that the Rose Bowl reserves one spot for the top Big Ten school, otherwise none might make it. ACC — The ACC has the same problem every year that the Big Ten faces now. It has a few good teams, but the consistency just is not there. The best of the conference just cannot quite keep from stumbling.

Conf. 4-1 4-2 3-2 3-3 2-4 1-4

Overall 8-1 5-4 6-3 5-4 2-7 2-7 Overall 8-1 7-2 6-3 5-4 6-4 3-6

Despite the remarkable controversy now enveloping Penn State’s campus, signs of support for former head coach Joe Paterno are still popping up.

Paterno should have followed his own advice, can still help Brett Sommers Statistics Editor Joe Paterno has been fired for obvious reasons, mere hours after saying he would finish out this season. It will not be spared much, but the full extent of the damage done to his reputation still remains undetermined. Would you have been one the people gathered on Joe Paterno’s front lawn in a show of support, or would you be one of the people calling for Paterno’s permanent exile from Happy Valley? In many aspects, it seems an easy decision that JoePa had to go, along with everyone else that had any knowledge regarding the sexual abuse of children by former Penn State former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. But for a moment, take heed of the emotions elicited by the sight of Paterno, the most renowned figure in Penn State history. If you can recall what life was like before the storm, the departure of JoePa might not be so comprehensible. Prior to the announcement of his retirement, SportsIllustrated. com’s lead headline read, “Joe Paterno Must Go Now,” while ESPN.com’s said, “Turning Their Backs: There is no defense for the people in power who had a chance to act and did not. The University and Joe Paterno failed.” Yahoo’s? “Time for Joe to Go.” What each outlet should have realized is that Paterno would not ignore the situation a second time. All anybody needed to do was listen to some of the words Joe has said through the years, beginning with what he said to a supportive crowd of students gathered in his yard. “I can’t tell you how much this means to me,” Paterno said to the kids surrounding his home. “I’ve lived for this place. I’ve lived for people like you guys

and girls.” The credibility Paterno has carried up and down the sidelines of Beaver Stadium for 46 years begs you, implores you to believe that he is sorry, and perhaps if he had listened to the words of advice he gave to generations of young men, he would not have to. “Do the little things right and the big things will take care of themselves.” In hindsight, it is perhaps some of the most misguided advice Paterno ever gave and the reason why Happy Valley has become a circus. Paterno did the little thing; he reported one of Sandusky’s transgressions, the first step of the legal process, and never followed up. The big thing did not take care of itself; it took care of Paterno and several high-ranking Penn State officials instead. Paterno went back to the drawing board and committed himself to something very small in comparison to the immense gravity of sexual abuse of a child — he resigned. It was the right thing to do. “Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won’t taste good.” It is unfortunate that to this point Paterno has stomached so many years of a tasteless buffet, but by stepping aside he admitted his mistake and honorably accepted the consequences. Too late for the liking of many, but certainly better than never. “Publicity is like poison; it doesn’t hurt unless you swallow it.” If Paterno remembers this quote at all, has he considered its significance? Is it the reason why until now he has not addressed the media, besides through a written statement? “I am absolutely devastated by the developments in this case,” Paterno said in a statement he released Wednesday morning.”I grieve for the children and their families, and I pray for their comfort and relief.”

Though everyone’s perception of Paterno has been greatly skewed, anybody who expected Paterno not to accept responsibility, a virtue he has been teaching for more than a half-century, likely underestimated the character he has shown in every instance but one. All Paterno can do now is hope the victims and the public accept his amends and find it in their hearts to forgive him. “Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy.” Paterno used that word Wednesday in his statement, tragedy. Perhaps he recognized the victims’ loss of self-worth, or maybe he was ashamed of himself. Probably both. While it would pale in comparison to the life-damaging effects the victims will deal with the rest of their lives, it too would be a sad story to forget the immeasurable amount of good Paterno imparted on the lives of thousands of young men that passed through Penn State. No one doubts Paterno slipped up, but without a Division I football program to run after this season, let us hope that the ugly scar caused by this scandal will not keep Paterno behind closed doors for the rest of his life. He still has the ability to empower young men, and there is a growing number coming forward in the aftermath of this case that will need empowering. If even one victim is willing to accept help from Paterno should he offer it, there is still a lot of good that JoePa can do. So where will you stand? Will you be supporting Paterno at his front door, or holding a sign like one individual at State College that says, “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing?” All good men make mistakes. Hopefully, more good men will not try to take away all the good Paterno had done before now and focus on helping the victims and their families, as well as a once-happy, now-grieving valley, to recover before they fall into darkness.

QUICK HITS

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Better by default? Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon and Oklahoma’s Ryan Broyles have been argued over as to who is the top receiver in college football. Blackmon has 87 catches for 1,039 yards and 12 touchdowns, and Broyles has 83 catches for 1,157 yards and 10 touchdowns. Unfortunately for college football, it will not get to see them both in the Dec. 3 matchup because Broyles tore his ACL Saturday, a huge loss for the Sooners.

Happy Valley not so happy anymore Though the allegations of child sexual abuse surrounding former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandurski and the arraignment of two university officials for lying about the situation was said to be a non-football issue, the scandal will no doubt have negative effects on the Penn State football program whether Joe Paterno had any knowledge of the situation or not. Sad times lie ahead in Happy Valley.

Conf. 3-0 3-1 3-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 1-3 0-4

Overall 7-1 5-4 6-3 6-3 4-5 4-5 5-4 4-4

BIG TEN

Associated Press

COACH OF THE WEEK

HEISMAN HOPEFULS

Team Va. Tech Ga. Tech Virginia Miami UNC Duke

Team Cinci. Louisville Rutgers WVU Pitt UCONN Syracuse S. Florida

The 28-year-old senior quarterback had to dig deep in Oklahoma State’s win over Kansas State Saturday, and he came up with a 36-of-46 passing, 502 yards and four touchdowns in a 52-45 shootout win.

The Madhatter was at it again Saturday night. A 9-6 victory over Alabama was not pretty, but once again Miles found a way to lead his team into hostile territory and leave with a win.

Conf. 5-1 4-2 4-2 2-3 1-5 1-5

BIG EAST

Brandon Weeden Quarterback, OK State

Les Miles LSU

Team Clemson WF FSU NC State BC Maryland

Coastal

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Less-heralded than fellow freshman Texas running back Malcolm Brown who sat out Saturday with an injury, Bergeron got 29 carries for an impressive 191 yards rushing and three touchdowns against Texas Tech.

14. Wisconsin 15. S. Carolina 16. Georgia 17. Nebraska 18. Cincinnati 19. Georgia Tech 20. Texas 21. Michigan 22. Kansas State 23. Southern Miss 24. TCU 25. Auburn

Atlantic

Andrew Luck may be the star quarterback in the Stanford/ Oregon matchup, but Thomas will play a key role in trying to keep the Ducks offence on pace with the Cardinal. This season, Thomas has thrown for over 1,500 yards and 19 TDs.

Joe Bergeron Running Back, Texas

1. LSU (59) 2. Stanford 3. Oklahoma St. 4. Alabama 5. Boise State 6. Oregon 7. Oklahoma 8. Arkansas 9. Virginia Tech 10. Clemson 11. Houston 12. Penn State 13. Michigan St.

STANDINGS

Darron Thomas Quarterback, Oregon

FRESHMAN FOCUS

USA Today Coaches’ Top 25

Leaders Team Penn St. Ohio State Wisconsin Illinois Purdue Indiana

Conf. 5-0 3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 0-6

Overall 8-1 6-3 7-2 6-3 4-5 1-9

Legends Team Mich. St. Michigan Nebraska Iowa NU Minn.

Conf. 4-1 3-2 3-2 3-2 2-4 1-4

Overall 7-2 7-2 7-2 6-3 4-5 2-7

PAC-12 North Team Stanford Oregon Wash. California Oregon St.

Wash. St.

Conf. 7-0 6-0 4-2 2-4 2-4 1-5

Overall 9-0 8-1 6-3 5-4 2-7 3-6

South Team USC AZ State UCLA Utah Arizona Colorado

Conf. 4-2 4-2 4-2 2-4 1-6 0-6

Overall 7-2 6-3 5-4 5-4 2-7 1-9

BIG XII Team Ok. St. Oklahoma Kansas St. Texas A&M Baylor Iowa State TTU Missouri Kansas

Conf. 6-0 5-1 4-2 3-2 3-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 0-6

Overall 9-0 8-1 7-2 6-2 5-4 5-3 5-4 5-4 4-5 2-7

SEC East Team Georgia S Carolina Florida Kentucky Vandy Tennessee

Conf. 5-1 5-2 3-4 1-4 1-5 0-5

Team LSU Alabama Arkansas Auburn Miss St. Ole Miss

Conf. 6-0 5-1 4-1 4-2 1-4 0-6

Overall 7-2 7-2 5-4 4-5 4-5 4-5

West Overall 9-0 8-1 8-1 6-3 5-4 2-7

2011 STAT LEADERS Quarterback Rating 1. Russell Wilson, Wisc. 2. Case Keenum, Houston 3. Robert Griffin III, Baylor 4. Kellen Moore, Boise State 5. Andrew Luck, Stanford

196.7 192.4 188.1 179.5 174.1

Rushing Yards 1. Ronnie Hillman, SDSU 2. David Wilson, Va. Tech 3. Bobby Rainey, WKU 4. Henry Josey, Missouri 5. Marcus Coker, Iowa

1,198 1,185 1,169 1,149 1,101

Receiving Yards 1. Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma 1,157 2. Patrick Edwards, Houston 1,148 3. Robert Woods, USC 1,121 4. Keenan Allen, California 1,074 5. Jordan White, WMU 1,045

Sacks 1. Whitney Mercilus, Illinois 11.5 2. Vinny Curry, Marshall 10.5 3. Sammy Brown, Houston 9.5 4. Andre Branch, Clemson 8.5 5. Sean Porter, Texas A&M 8.5

The Badger Herald | Sports | Thursday, November 10, 2011

UW ends season with mixed emotions Wilkins disappointed with missing NCAA tournament but still sees room for growth Brett Sommers Statistics Editor Expectations were high, possibly for a Big Ten title, but the season did not go quite according to plan for the Wisconsin women’s soccer team, especially after having to swallow a 2-0 loss to a lower-seeded Minnesota team in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament Nov. 2. Five days later, the season officially came to the end as the team sat through the NCAA Tournament selection show only for Wisconsin’s (10-7-3, 5-3-3) name not to be called. “We had kind of known that we were on

KORGER, from 12 as well as assisting his father’s orphanage in the Philippines. When reading, watching and learning about Tebow, it is hard not to become a fan. But some dislike Tebow with almost the same passion of his fans that adore him. With an unorthodox throwing motion and a large portion of his collegiate career spent taking snaps from the shotgun and not under center, many doubted that Tebow could succeed in the professional game. Tebow also has an NFL career completion rate less than 50 percent, which critics have so nicely referenced over

CROMARTIE, from 12 all the time,” Ash said. “Some guys have a successful game or successful play and they all of a sudden think, ‘Hey, I’ve arrived. I’m the guy.’ But the lesson they need to understand and learn is just because you were successful on one play or one game doesn’t guarantee you success the next time out.

“It’s just really not about how I do at the end of the day; I’m really here to win. I could care less about how my stats are; I haven’t even gotten an interception, but my [main] focus: I come out here to win.” Marcus Cromartie Cornerback

“Cro’s one of those guys that had to learn that.” So far this season, Cromartie has registered the seventh-most tackles on the team with 28, including 12 solo, and has deflected six passes and recovered one fumble. He has yet to record his first career interception, but that has not worried him much. “It’s just really not about how I do at the end of the day; I’m really here to win,” Cromartie said. “I could care less about how my stats are; I haven’t even gotten an interception, but my [main] focus: I come out here to win.” But interceptions are not necessarily a requirement for a defensive back to labeled a “playmaker,” anyway. This past weekend, with Wisconsin up 2110 over Purdue in the

the outside looking in,” head coach Paula Wilkins said. “I think the games at the end of the season where we didn’t perform so well against Iowa and Minnesota kind of affected that process. … We are surprised about Ohio State and some other teams that got in, and I think that maybe stung a little bit more knowing that we were probably really, really close.” For a very talented senior class that included 2011 Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year Michele Dalton and returning first team All-Big Ten selections from a year ago, forward Laurie Nosbusch and defender Meghan Flannery, it was a tough way to end their collegiate careers. “I think it is hard for them to articulate [their emotions] as soon as the season is over,” Wilkins said. “Obviously, disappointment on how it

went and ended; you never want to end your career in that fashion, and since [the seniors] have done so much to move the program forward, it was a bit of a letdown.” From start to finish, the Badgers were never able to find a level of consistent play that would allow them to attain their preseason goals. Highlights like Wisconsin’s 1-0 win over Penn State — the Nittany Lions’ only conference loss of the season — and lowlights like a 1-0 loss at home to Ohio State, who finished seventh in the Big Ten, were examples of the type of rollercoaster campaign the Badgers had in 2011. “Against good teams and bad teams, we weren’t very consistent,” Wilkins said. “I was in the football locker room, and one of their goals is ‘Make every day a big day and make

every game a big game,’ and I don’t think we did that. I think part of it was trying to rest on our laurels from last year and understanding that it takes work and focus in every game and being consistent in every game, and I think that’s something as a coach I take away that I need to be better at with this program.” The Badgers certainly didn’t lack star power. Besides the three aforementioned All-Big Ten seniors, the Badgers also had second team AllBig Ten defender Lindsey Johnson and All-Freshman Team selection Cara Walls, who led the team in goals and points. The lack of a concrete reason for the Badgers’ struggles leaves much for UW to learn moving forward if it wants to be competitive next season. “If you don’t learn from something and take

the emotion that you are feeling and motivate you, I think you are missing an opportunity,” Wilkins said. “One thing is sometimes emotion only lasts for a week, and I think keeping that emotion alive throughout the spring and in the summer when they come back in the fall is going to be the most important thing and is going to fall to the leadership of some of the players.” Wisconsin’s season has been barely over for a week, and already the soccer calendar has been turned to the 2012 season, and amid recruiting tasks, the coaching staff is making sure that the Badgers are putting forth full effort into preparing. “The work started today for them, so no rest for the weary,” Wilkins said. “Some people take the idea that you need some rest, but this program

wants to go and be playing into December. I think the expectations for their bodies, they need to still be doing stuff at this point, and the teams that are still playing are still getting better. They are training and doing things, so we can’t lose the opportunity to do that.” Following the realization that the season was over, Wilkins heard encouraging comments from multiple players returning for next season that she and her coaching staff hope to channel into more points in the standings. “One of the things that I heard from a bunch of players is that they didn’t want to let this happen again,” Wilkins said. “They had had some success in the past, and it was disappointing [for] returning players. They saw it as an opportunity to refocus and be better next year.”

and over. Regardless, it does not matter what other people say. Whether the Broncos are winning because of Tebow or despite him, it does not matter as long as there is a “W” in the win-loss column, as Denver currently sits one game back from first place in the AFC West. It is understandable Tebow needs to come a long way to be a mainstay in the NFL. But the right way to examine the issue is to look at Tebow’s limited playing time through his short career and understand that he is indeed a work in progress. This Sunday will mark only his seventh start in two seasons. But even with six

full starts sprinkled over two seasons, Tebow has looked progressively better every week, much to the delight of fans and much to the grumblings of his haters. Last week, Tebow completed 10 of his 21 passes (not so good) for two touchdowns (good) and ran for 118 yards on the ground (very good). The Broncos finally adapted to Tebow’s game, putting the quarterback in the shotgun and bringing the optionread back to the NFL for the first time since the Mesozoic era. Yes, this performance was only against the Raiders, but the fact that Tebow is improving and has the team competing for a playoff spot at the halfway

point of the season after a 1-4 start is encouraging. The division Tebow and the Broncos have to win is the pitiful AFC West, where the San Diego Chargers, the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs are all tied for first place with a 4-4 record. This makes the stat of one game out of first look a bit bland, but as long as Tebow and the Broncos keep finding ways to win, the critics will fall on deaf ears. The argument surrounding Tebow is based on a conflict that has existed long before he entered the NFL Draft. Who is a better player to have on a team: someone with great talent who lacks that special drive to win, or someone with

average talent who indeed possesses the incredible drive to win? As we all know in our everyday lives, talent goes a long way for success. But sometimes what athletes and others fail to perceive is that talent can only take you so far. It is not pure talent in the end that determines success; it is the extensive hard work that a person does to hone and perfect that talent until they are winners and among the best. This is why fans love Tebow and the reason he can succeed. Society loves an underdog, a man with a heart of gold who is not the most talented, but rises above it with determination and hard work. It is almost

reminiscent of the American Dream. Movies have been made on this principle; sports have legendary players who embody this idea and every kid who was not born naturally with gifts of ability dreams of being someone like Tim Tebow. Tebow’s career and character make us all want to drive to be the best at whatever it is we choose to do. And that is the reason there is a Tim Tebow in all of us.

are going to continue to get better, too.” Turnbull and Sylvester were not blind to the changes they had to make in order to be successful in the WCHA. Having tough opponents showed the players what they needed to improve on early. Speed of players and the game itself were dramatic change for both freshmen. However, the interaction with their teammates on and off the ice has made the biggest difference in overcoming the disparity. Practicing with some of the nation’s best players, including senior forward Hillary Knight, Decker and Ammerman, is giving Turnbull and Sylvester a consistently fast pace and attention to details they need in order to be successful. The switching up of line combinations this past weekend gave Turnbull and Sylvester the opportunity to play alongside their top teammates. Each took advantage of that opportunity, showing they can play just as hard

and are able to put points next to their name to show their effort. “If you had the chance to play with an elite player, … you would take it and compete with them,” Johnson said. “When they get an opportunity to play with them, that’s when they learn. … So it’s nice [Turnbull and Sylvester] are getting rewarded for their efforts.” Scoring goals does put a smile on the faces of the freshmen duo, but the real confidence comes from knowing they are improving. The drive to improve keeps the players determined as they are looking to be able to continue making big contributions and step up come the postseason. “I have become a lot stronger on the ice and faster, too; being able to practice with my teammates, everyone is so good that I have become better,” Turnbull said. “I just want to keep getting better and continue to be successful so I can really contribute to the team.”

second quarter, the Boilermakers broke their huddle on the UW 41yard line, attempting a fourth-down conversion to regain momentum. Quarterback Caleb TerBush dropped back and threw to wide receiver O.J. Ross on a fade route, but the pass fell incomplete thanks to solid defending by Cromartie. Wisconsin took the ball back but subsequently turned it over three plays later, giving Purdue a secondchance at its own 48yard line. But Cromartie snubbed them again, deflecting a pass over the middle that eventually landed in the arms of UW linebacker Mike Taylor. “He really goes out there and competes every play, and if he makes a play, he just goes back and does it again,” Fenelus said. “There’s no celebration.” “Cro,” as he is commonly referred to among team members, has held his own as a cornerback without much experience prior to this year. In his first career start against Northern Illinois’ accomplished passing game, the Huskies immediately targeted him, running five plays his way in their first two drives. Cromartie responded with no first downs allowed, five tackles and one pass deflected on those two drives. However, the 6-foot1, 180-pounder later allowed a 39-yard reception, which eventually led to a touchdown. Henry describes Cromartie as a player who takes a lot of mistakes like that “personally,” but so far this season, he has been able to tune out the nagging effects of those on-field slip-ups. And to prove it, Cromartie naturally recited Ash’s message. “You just got to bounce back from it personally, and I think I do a good job of knowing that success is never final and failure is never fatal.”

FRESHMEN, from 12 UW as a threat for teams like Ohio State that have star players but do not have that consistency coming off the bench. “If we have more people scoring, we are hard to play,” senior forward and assistant captain Brooke Ammerman said. “We don’t care who scores as long as we win the game.” UW’s tough October schedule forced Turnbull and Sylvester to adjust to the intensity of college hockey quickly. Playing against teams like North Dakota and Minnesota early on allowed the freshmen to learn the ropes fast, which has translated into comfort and ease on the ice. Johnson is impressed with the performance of his new players and noted the improvements they have made so far. He sees their confidence boosting both on and off the ice as good signs for the future. “Their contribution on the score sheet was good, but more

importantly, they are gaining confidence and are more comfortable in their roles,” Johnson

“Their contribution on the score sheet was good, but more importantly, they are gaining confidence and are more comfortable in their roles. They are making improvements in a lot of different areas.” Mark Johnson Head coach

said. “They are making improvements in a lot of different areas, and that is what you want to see at this point, … and they

Nick is a senior majoring in English and history. What are your thoughts on Tebow? Do you sometimes find yourself “Tebowing?” Let him know at nkorger@badgerherald.com.

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Changed attitude helping Cromartie Since lining up as starter, cornerback has matured into steady contributor Elliot Hughes Sports Content Editor One season ago, Marcus Cromartie found himself buried in the depth chart of the Wisconsin football team’s defensive backfield. He appeared in just five games in 2010, amassing five tackles. But one year later, he has found himself manning the starting cornerback position opposite All-Big Ten selection Antonio Fenelus. Football is as much of a mental game as it is a physical one, and for Cromartie, all it took was a change in mentality. “I think from where he was to where he is now, he’s definitely made some huge strides,” safety and team co-captain Aaron Henry said. “It’s amazing what confidence will do for a player, because Cromartie is the exact same player he was last year. It’s just crazy how a player ’s morale and confidence goes up once they’re presented an opportunity or once they come off a rough year.” Once cornerback Niles Brinkley graduated after last season, Cromartie, a redshirt junior, pushed hard for the open starting spot despite the presence

of senior Devin Smith, who had already spent the entirety of his sophomore season as a starting defensive back. Although it was Smith who initially would walk on the field in two-cornerback sets, Cromartie worked hard enough to earn a “costarter” status along with Smith by season’s opening. Smith, however, sustained a season-ending injury in the second game of this season, ceding his starting role to Cromartie. And although the 2011 season has been one of ups and downs for the new starting defensive back, the fact that he finds himself in such a role is a mark of his mental growth. According to Fenelus, who has been a roommate of Cromartie’s since the two first arrived on the team together in 2008, said that as a younger player, Cromartie indulged in “too many celebrations” — a habit which has since been dropped. When it comes to Wisconsin co-defensive coordinator Chris Ash, who also acts as the team’s defensive backs coach, that is just the type of thing he wants his players to avoid. “’Success is not a destination, and failure is never fatal,’ [that’s] something we talk about

CROMARTIE, page 11

Stephanie Moebius The Badger Herald

After being thrust into Wisconsin’s starting lineup following an injury to cornerback Devin Smith, Marcus Cromartie has thrived opposite Antonio Fenelus.

Freshmen add to veteran UW Freshmen Turnbull, Sylvester bring youth to otherwise experienced women hockey squad Caroline Sage Women’s Hockey Writer In a young season already filled with success, new names grace the scoreboard for the Wisconsin women’s hockey team. Freshman forwards Blayre Turnbull and Karley Sylvester are becoming new threats for the Badgers, a welcome addition to a mostly veteran team. Scoring key goals for the UW in game one of the series sweep of Ohio State this past Friday, the freshmen duo led the team to a 3-1 victory over the Buckeyes. Turnbull’s goal came eight minutes into the first period while UW was on a penalty kill. After pressuring the Buckeye forwards during the kill, Turnbull was able to force a turnover that she converted into the first goal of the game for the Badgers. The shorthanded goal was Turnbull’s fourth goal of the season, and with five assists, she leads the Noah Willman The Badger Herald freshman class with an Blayre Turnbull (pictured), along with fellow freshman forward Karley Sylvester, has given a veteran Wisconsin squad a welcome sense of youth this season. impressive nine points

thus far, sixth among the team. “We were on the penalty kill, and they had their puck at the blue line and she went to make a pass, so I pressured her,” Turnbull said. “I got the puck and then got around the goalie.” Sylvester was also able to sneak one by Ohio State goalie Lisa Steffes. At 15:37 in the third period, Sylvester tapped in the puck off a shot by junior forward Brianna Decker that bounced off Steffes. Sylvester ’ goal was her second of the season, giving her a total of four points. The two goals helped lead the Badgers to a victory, but it is their continued improvement that has teammates and coach Mark Johnson talking. Ohio State came out strong, putting pressure on the Badgers right away, but both Turnbull and Sylvester showed little hesitation. The added depth the duo is creating for Wisconsin only elevates

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‘Tebow’ all you want, but he wins games Nick Korger Korger’s Korner Tim Tebow. Does this column have your attention now? Chances are you are pulled in just by the headline. It is hard to utter the name without starting

controversy and feelings of love and hate for the quarterback of the Denver Broncos. No matter what is said on television or predicted by the experts, No. 15 always has the full attention of football fans everywhere. Since the infancy of this NFL season, there has been a debate throughout Colorado and the United States on who the Broncos should start at quarterback. Should it be Kyle Orton, the veteran quarterback and starter of the last two

years? Or should it be Tim Tebow, the sophomore sensation that has almost a cult following — and “Tebowing?” Through Orton’s twoplus-year career starting for the Broncos, the quarterback was an unimpressive 12-28. This year, new Denver head coach John Fox decided to give Orton the nod for the starting role again, burying Tebow in the depth chart to the three spot. After Orton led the Broncos to a 1-3 start, fans in Colorado were growing restless for a

change. You could hear it on national television. Even during week one, where Orton and the Broncos lost at home to the Raiders, fans were chanting for Tebow to replace Orton in the fourth quarter. These fans were cheering for a player to replace the quarterback in week one of their season. Three weeks later, Orton was yanked for the fan favorite. But what is it about this player that makes him so loved and rooted for? Why

do his fans love him in an almost unparalleled and devoted way? Why did Tebow’s autobiography reach No. 22 on the Amazon Best Seller list? How did Tebow’s jersey become one of the best-selling in the league before he even played a down? “Tebowmania” can be explained by Tebow’s accomplishments and legacy before the big time. During his collegiate career at Florida, Tebow won two national championships, the Heisman Trophy

as a sophomore (the first ever to do so), two Maxwell awards, a Davey O’Brien award and Sports Illustrated’s “College Football Player of the Decade.” He also gave one of the greatest post-game press speeches in history. Besides the success on the field, Tebow is a winner and humanitarian off the field, as the quarterback has performed missionary work in the Philippines, Croatia and Thailand,

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