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Honors College dean dies at age 71 Students, faculty remember James Ruebel's dedication Casey Smith & Mary Freda Daily News Reporters James Ruebel, the dean of the Honors College and a professor of classical studies, died early Sunday. Ruebel had worked as the dean at Ball State since 2000, but he had worked as a professor before coming to Muncie for more than 20 years. He started his career in academia at Yale University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Ancient History. He later
received his master’s and doctorate from the University of Cincinnati. In 1994, he received an American Philological Association Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Classics. Ruebel also published articles in Roman history and is the author of “Apuleius: The Metamorphoses, Book 1” and “Caesar and the Crisis of the Roman Aristocracy.” Ruebel was 71 when he died. At the time of his death, he was on continued leave due to illness. John Emert, acting dean of the Honors College, announced Ruebel’s death to members of the Honors College
Monday through email. “The staff of the Honors College would like to share our condolences with all of you,” Emert said in an email. “We know that many of you had very special relationships with Dr. Ruebel because he had so much passion for working with and getting to know Honors students. Dr. Ruebel’s guidance, leadership, and sense of humor will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts are with Connie [his wife], their sons, Jason and Matt, and all of their extended family and friends.” A basket has been placed in the Honors House to collect cards from any one
who would like to send a note of encouragement to Ruebel’s wife, Emert said. After the announcement was released to students, posts flooded Facebook as former students and friends shared their memories they had Ruebel. Junior acting major Kelsey Skomer commemorated her first professor and mentor at Ball State by posting on her Facebook page. “Dr. Ruebel was easily one of the most intelligent, driven and passionate people I have had the honor of meeting.
JAMES RUEBEL, Honors College dean and professor of classical studies
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n i ' w t s u 'M With 0-2 MAC record, Cardinals look to defeat Buffalo Bulls Saturday Jake Fox Footbal Reporter
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or Ball State head coach Mike Neu, they’re all mustwin games. But this one — this feels different. After back-to-back losses to start Mid-American Conference play, Ball State (3-3, 0-2 MAC) is looking to get back on track at Buffalo (1-4, 0-1 MAC) this weekend. It’s a game with big-
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time implications for the Cardinals, who are looking to stay in the MAC race and in the conversation for bowl eligibility at the end of the season. “There’s always more emphasis on the next one,” Neu said. “Shoot, we’re past the halfway point of the season now and we’re 0-2 in the MAC. So it’s a must-win.” See FOOTBALL, page 5
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Mary Freda Daily News Reporter Positivity can often be derived from negative situations. In the aftermath of the Orlando Pulse shootings, four artists came together to support an idea fostered by artist and co-founder Faith Kellermeyer. After bringing in three other artists — Braydee Euliss, Jannell Summers and JoAnna Darda — the We’re Trying Collective was formed. Its first project is “On the Mark, For the City,” a mural inspired by the LGBT community. “Early this summer, after the Pulse nightclub shootings, I had an idea to create a mural. I knew it wasn’t the sort of thing I couldn’t do on my own, so I started talking to those three friends and as we worked together, we realized we really liked working together, and we want to continue to work as a collective,” Kellermeyer said. “It kinda worked backwards. We came up with a project, and then decided this is a thing we want to do longer term.” Currently, the team is raising funds and asking for donations for the project. The fundraising goal is $10,000. See MURAL, page 4
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Cornerstone Center for the Arts is hosting a college student night for Ball State students to attend its new haunted attraction. Students can get into the new haunted maze, Son of Scarevania, and Cornerstone’s original attraction, Scarevania, for just $20.
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Ball State students receive Son of Scarevania discount Emily Sabens Daily News Reporter Looking for a fright this Friday evening? Search no further. Cornerstone Center for the Arts will host a college student night at the center’s newest haunted attraction, Son of Scarevania, today. Although Son of Scarevania is open throughout the month of October, Friday will be a special evening for Ball State students. For just $20, students will be able to visit Son of Scarevania, as well as Cornerstone’s original haunt, Scarevania. There will also be free transportation provided by the Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS). Buses will pick up students at various locations across campus and in the Village, and will have drop-offs at both Scarevania and Son of Scarevania. See SCAREVANIA, page 3
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The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An ideological tug of war over the firing of a Rhode Island church music director for marrying his samesex partner illustrates the confusion that permeates some U.S. Roman Catholic parishes over Pope Francis’ words on homosexuality. Francis’ famous declaration “Who am I to judge?” in 2013 energized Catholics who had pushed the church to accept gays and lesbians. Now, some gay Catholics and supporters who hoped for rapid acceptance find themselves stymied by many bishops and pastors. The pope has upheld Catholic teaching on homosexuality, reiterating the church’s oppo-
sition to same-sex relationships. But his shift in tone and broad statements about mercy have left a trail of comments that amount to a Rorschach test open to interpretation, say those who have closely followed Francis. “Pope Francis has not said, ‘Here’s what you should do in a parish where you have a music director who has married his partner of the same sex,’” said the Rev. James T. Bretzke. “Pope Francis is articulating general principles: forgiveness and mercy and not harsh judgment. But how you handle a particular case like this, he has been very reluctant to weigh in on it.” That means a gay Catholic’s fate depends on his diocese or individual pastor.
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The Urban Gaming League is a student organization at Ball State that has campus-wide Nerf gun wars. The club meets on Sunday afternoons and is looking to gain more members.
Group looks to recruit by hosting variety of events Samantha Kupiainen Daily News Reporter During Sunday afternoons on campus, there’s a group of students equipped with Nerf guns and bandanas tied around their heads and arms. For those wondering who the group running around campus, looking like they belong in a "Call of Duty" video game is, they are part of the Urban Gaming League club. The Urban Gaming League (UGL) is the student organization that orchestrates these campus-wide Nerf gun wars. They are the masterminds behind Humans vs. Zombies, a one week
game that takes place once a semester and is continually played throughout the entire week — even during classes. They also put on capture the flag, which takes place every Friday. UGL has been looking to reach more people on campus through theses on-campus events. “We used to be a really casual club, but now we are growing. We are trying to get more of the underclassmen so that we can keep it going,” said senior dietetics major and UGL member Calvin Goddard. Despite these events, the club is not as large as other student organizations on campus, but it hopes to expand in order to reach more students in the near future. As it gets cooler out, the group may begin to see less participants throughout the campus, because a lot
of its student popularity relies on the weather. “Sometimes 20 people come out, it just really varies with the weather,” Goddard said. For now, the club continues to play all throughout campus, but it tries to keep the warfare in places where there aren’t too many people to disturb. “We change locations, zones, around every 10 minutes or so. We go to different stuff, some areas have benches and hills," Goddard said. Before becoming a member of UGL, students are required to sign a waiver as a safety precaution beforehand. Contact Samantha Kupiainen with any questions or concerns at slkupiainen@bsu.edu.
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'Graphic Panel Review' hosts contest, intends to push beyond typical superhero comics
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Ball State graduate students Matt Schmalzer and Bethany Stayer started the project “Graphic Panel Review.” The project is hosting a comic contest asking people to interpret the quote from Oscar Wilde, “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”
Alexandra Smith Greek Life reporter Comic books aren’t limited to superheroes and adventurers — and two Ball State graduate students are working to prove it. Matt Schmalzer and Bethany Stayer began their project “Graphic Panel Review” while taking a summer class on literary editing. One of the projects was creating a literary journal. “I wanted the project to be something interesting and something to [actually] do,” Stayer said. Another part of the project was to find a gap in literature, and they noticed there wasn’t really a place for short comics to be published and shared. “There is a very small number of online journals that cater to comics,” Stayer said. “They’re not easy to find.” The first issue hasn’t been published yet; the two are currently hosting a contest on graphicpanelreview.com to get the comic off the ground. They hope to publish in late November. Schmalzer and Stayer have a clear idea of the type of stories they want to tell. Their inspiration for content includes “Maus” by Art Spiegelman and “Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel. “We want anything that uses a
narrative to tell human stories,” Schmalzer said. “We don’t want to limit the creator, but there are so many adventurer and superhero stories already out there. We want people to push the genre in some way.” Erin Moreno, a senior English education major, hopes to use comics in her classroom. She also had to create her own comic for a class, and thinks the project is interesting. “Comics and graphic novels have lots of literary merit,” Moreno said. “I would love to work and be with people who see that, see the educational value.” If she were to work with Graphic Panel Review, she would rather do the drawing only; it was her favorite part of creating her own comic, Moreno said. Overall, Schamlzer and Stayer want to promote not only their comic, but also comics in general. The two actively promote events by Muncie comic book stores in hopes of being a general news hub, Stayer said. “We’re working on making a community,” Schmalzer said. “There are so many people who are excited about comics and we want to appeal to them and make connections.” Contact Alexandra Smith with any questions or concerns at ajsmith9@bsu.edu.
Situated on the third floor of Cornerstone’s historic downtown building, Son of Scarevania is a 10,000-square foot maze with spooky twists and turns around every corner. Once inside, attendees will experience everything from dark forests with creepy creatures to a horrifying hospital with insane patients. The haunt was designed by Brian Blair, a well-known name in the horror business. Since graduating from Ball State University with a degree in fine arts, Blair has gone on to excel in the haunt industry. He is best known for his talent of creating terrifying masks and props with his own horror company, Pumpkin Pulp. Blair has produced various creepy pieces for celebrities, collectors and business owners from all over the globe and even had one of his terrifying props featured in the “Hellraiser” film series. Ten years earlier, Blair ventured to Muncie to design Scarevania, Cornerstone’s original haunted attraction. Cornerstone Center for the Arts was ecstatic that Blair decided to return this year to help create Son of Scarevania. “What Brian is, first and foremost, is an artist,” said Jeff Robinson, Cornerstone’s director of community relations. “Everything in [Son of Scarevania] was all made by him, created by him and is all original.” Blair was glad to return and design the new attraction. “I’m a glutton for punishment,” joked Blair on deciding to create Son of Scarevania. “I could do twice the scare. With the space you have here [at Cornerstone], how could I say no?” Many Ball State students have been volunteering their time to work as actors and actresses at Son of Scarevania. “I had a blast. It was one of the most fun things I’ve ever done,” said Janell Barker, a junior speech pathology major. Barker volunteered as an actress in the haunted house with her sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi. “It was a great decision to choose this place to get my community service hours in. The money raised also goes to a good cause, so I felt really good about helping them out,” she said. However, students do not need to be affiliated with an organization if they want to volunteer. Rachael Neinast, a sophomore theatrical studies major, decided to volunteer after learning that Cornerstone was looking for actors and actresses. “My favorite part, by far, has been scaring the daylights out of all the customers,” Neinast said. “It’s a lot of fun if we can get them really freaked out.” Like many of the Halloween events that Cornerstone puts on during the month of October, Son of Scarevania does help raise money for the arts center. The funds will go toward providing free arts education classes to the community and preserving Cornerstone’s historic building. Contact Emily Sabens with any questions or concerns at ecsabens@bsu.edu.
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Social media education courses not contributor to internet addiction Study finds classes may decrease attachment
Max Lewis Daily News Reporter It’s hard to find college students who aren’t on any social media platforms nowadays, but one Ball State professor said students who take classes focused on social media education might have less unwanted outcomes in the long-run. Rebecca VanMeter, an assistant professor of marketing at Ball State, held a presentation Thursday about her research dealing with addiction and attachment to social media.
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VanMeter’s research, she said, began after one of her colleagues asked her what the difference between addiction and attachment was. Attachment, VanMeter said, is described as a strong bond between an individual and something else that is tangible or intangible. “People who are attached to social media use it to achieve a safe haven, a secure base, separation distress and proximity maintenance,” she said. Addiction, on the other hand, is defined as a condition of dependence on an object or activity. VanMeter said people who are addicted to social media have trouble controlling their usage and have trouble with their daily routines. They’re also more likely to have higher rates of depression and anxiety. But VanMeter’s research does not focus directly on addiction, she said. Instead, her study focuses on whether or not classes that are centered around social media education for marketing students increases social media attachment or addiction. “Many programs are starting to
introduce social media into their curriculum because of the growing demand for social media and digital marketing,” VanMeter said. During her presentation, VanMeter said she then conducted surveys on students in social media classes to find out their social media usage and then compared the social media usage with the student’s final grades. Based on her research, VanMeter said she has found that student’s attachment to social media decreased when they took one of the classes that focused on social media or online presence. VanMeter also found that student’s addiction to social media had no impact on their final grade or their performance in the class, and she said the social media class also does not cause students to become addicted to social media. Junior marketing major Liz Roberts said she has taken several classes centered around social media usage, and she agreed that the classes regulated her time spent on social media. “I think the more I learn about social media and how to use it from a marketing standpoint, the more I’m able to understand what’s best for me and my personal accounts,” Roberts said. “I
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People who are attached to social media use it to achieve a safe haven, a secure base, separation distress and proximity maintenance,” — Rebecca VanMeter, assistant marketing professor
don’t think I was addicted or attached to [social media] before, but I defintely think a lot more now about what I’m doing on the internet.” Although her research did not indicate that the students in her study showed a trend in social media addiction, VanMeter said that internet addiction may still have credibility in the research field. “[Internet addiction] is not recognize by the American Psychiatric Association,” Vanmeter said. “But just because they haven’t accepted it, doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist.” Contact Max Lewis with any questions or concerns at lmaxwell2@bsu.edu.
Athletic psychology program among best in U.S. Ball State sport and exercise psychology master's program nationally ranked Michelle Kaufman Immersive Learning Reporter Ball State’s sport and exercise psychology master’s program has been named one of the best in the United States, according to Online Psychology Degrees. Ball State ranked No. 15 in the nation and is one of two schools in Indiana on the list. Programs were selected based on criteria such as cost of attendance, number of degree and specialization options offered, accreditation and acknowledgement by a national ranking body. Sports psychology — which deals with the mental aspect of being an athlete — allows professionals to help athletes mentally prepare for their best performances. The two-year program at Ball State is taught and directed by Lindsey Blom, and Ball State is now in the process of hiring another professor for the 30-yearold program, which currently has 18 masters students and five doctoral students enrolled. As coordinator, Blom handles inquiries
from prospective students, helping them with campus visits and applications, as well as helping current students coordinate conference visits. “I think what this [ranking] really means is it’s a condition for students and faculty over the years, and the hard work and diligent work that they’ve done,” Blom said. “They often do good work in the field, so it’s really kind of just a recognition that over the years that they’ve been doing the right thing as well as the university’s support for our program is recognized and appreciated as well.” Blom said the field of sports psychology is growing, along with the appreciation from consumers, which makes the demand higher for trained students in sports psychology. “I think we’ve had a lot of success recently because we have a strong connection with the counseling psychology department,” Blom said. “So we have a lot of students who get a dual master’s degree with clinical mental health along with our [degree], which allows them to get more of the individual counseling skills that help them be a better sports psychologist once they go on to get their doctorate.” Alee Wade, a second year master’s student in the Ball State program, majored in psychology and government
as an undergraduate at Bowdoin College in Maine. In between undergraduate and graduate school, she was a trainer at an elementary school and a high school track coach. Wade said her interest in sports psychology started while she was coaching and witnessing her athletes struggling with anxiety and team dynamic. “I obviously hope the best for my athletes and really wanted to help them, but I feel like not having any experience in sports psychology, I couldn’t really do much [when I coached them],” Wade said. “But now, I feel like I can go back and I feel a lot more confident in providing sports psychology services to youth athletes.” With her master’s degree from Ball State, she is interested in working with young athletes through a non-profit sports organization. “Perhaps they’re involved with positive development for children through sports or even coach training or parent training for youth athletes,” Wade said. “So kind of anything that would influence a youth athlete’s experience in sports.” Jorge Ballesteros, a third-year student in the program studying counseling with an emphasis in clinical mental health, is currently an intern at Ball State’s Counseling Center. He said he’s currently
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Braydee Euliss, Jannell Summers and JoAnna Darda are three artists who formed We’re Trying Collective. The group’s first project will be “On the Mark, For the City,” a mural inspired by the LGBTQ community. The team is currently raising money and asking for donations to help with the project. The mural will be located next to Mark III Taproom.
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His dedication to each student in class was truly inspiring,” Skomer said. “I am forever indebted to [him] for the incredible whirlwind of a first semester I had in college. He taught me how to think deeper, broaden my horizons and expand my creativity in ways I did not know were possible.” While senior creative writing major Andrew Miles said he was devastated over the loss, he is relieved Ruebel is finally at peace. “Thank you a million times over for believing in me, and investing in me, and teaching me and sharing yourself with me. I’m so thankful to have had you in my
Money will go toward designing the mural with the community, paint and sealing the wall for protection. The mural, which is set to begin in the spring of 2017, will be located next to Mark III Taproom, something Kellermeyer and bar owner Natasha Martz see as key for the meaning behind the project. “We are the oldest gay bar in Indiana. So, to me, there is no more of a perfect spot for something like that,” Martz said. “We just changed venues. We were on Main Street in downtown Muncie just about all of those 50 years. May 21st of this year, we reopened here on South Walnut. So I just feel like the road has kinda lead us all to this point ... Things fall together, you go with it and it’s a beautiful thing. I don’t feel like there’s a better home for that mural.” Members of the project will also be reaching out to the community to partake in the painting of the
life,” Miles said. “I hope to give as much as you did, to love as much as you did and to help others like you’ve helped me.” Like the students who knew Ruebel during his time at Ball State, faculty who worked with him during his years at the university are also feeling the affects of his passing. Secretary to the Dean Coralee Young recalled Ruebel’s spirit and his love for academia. “He was our leader and friend,” Young said. “[Ruebel]’s passion and spirit for working with students was contagious. I know he taught me that everything we do should revolve around what is best for our students and how we can help them grow and meet their personal and professional goals.” Ruebel was actively involved with
applying to doctorate programs in counseling psychology and hopes to be a professor at an undergraduate institution while conducting research and working with athletes, if he gets the chance. “It’s different compared to sports psych — the issues that they’re coming in with [at the counseling center]. Both have their ups and downs, but it’s definitely one that I think is rewarding at the end of the day,” he said. “It’s time consuming, but I’m training that skill of being a counselor.” Originally from Los Angeles, Ballesteros found out about Ball State’s program through a Google search. Now happy with his school choice, Ballesteros said Ball State’s high ranking is special, especially for a field that is still growing. “I definitely came a far way — Muncie is a little different compared to LA — but it’s OK. I love the program [and] I love the chances I’ve had to work with athletes here on campus — it’s been a very rewarding two and a half years,” he said. “For Ball State, for us to be ranked 15, it talks about how well our professors are, how well the students do and kind of what we do after. So the impact that we still have on the field after we leave Ball State is strong.” Contact Michelle Kaufman with any questions or concerns at mekaufman@bsu.edu.
mural. Not only will the artists reach out to the Muncie community, they will reach out to the Ball State community — something Kellermeyer sees as imperative. “I came to Muncie as a Ball State student. I’m very interested in bridging the divide between the campus and the downtown community. I think that it would be wonderful to have students come out and help,” Kellermeyer said. “Everyone is welcome to come. We definitely want Ball State to be involved in some capacity.” While location plays a huge role in the mural, Martz explains the downtown community also plays a significant role in the acceptance of the mural and the LGBTQ+ community. “The downtown itself is like a community within a community, and it’s a very eclectic group of people from all walks of life. We all accept each other, we look after one another and I feel very blessed to be a part of a community that is like that,” Martz said.
Contact Mary Freda with any questions or concerns at mafreda@bsu.edu.
students during their time on campus, and he kept up with them after they graduated from Ball State, said Barb Stedman, an Honors College fellow and director of national and international scholarships. “Any time I’ve needed to find out what an Honors College alumna or alumnus is doing, all I’ve had to do is ask [Ruebel],” Stedman said. “He became Facebook friends with seemingly every graduate of the Honors College since he became our dean. He loved the students, and they clearly loved him. The impact he has had on students’ lives over the past 17 years at Ball State is immeasurable.” After students left college, however, Ruebel was well-known for helping students throughout their careers. His involvement, Emert said, was genuine —
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• Dr. James Ruebel Celebration of Life • 1 p.m., Oct. 23 at Sursa Performance Hall • Reception at Ball Honors House will follow
not passive. “He had a vision of how students could move forward during their college careers and worked closely with as many as he could, playing a pivotal role in their lives,” Emert said. To celebrate Ruebel’s life and contributions to Ball State and the Honors College, there will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 in Sursa Performance Hall, and a reception will follow at the Ball Honors House. Contact Casey Smith & Mary Freda Lewis with any questions or concerns at news@
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INTERPRETING Hepp embraces wide receiver role THE CARDS Fifth-year senior fills void for Ball State football offense Jake Fox Football Reporter Ball State wide receiver Aaron Hepp didn’t have a catch in 2015. Coming into last weekend’s game against Central Michigan, the fifth-year senior didn’t have one this year either. But with the Cardinals facing a crucial 3rd-and-12 while trailing 24-21, quarterback Riley Neal looked to Hepp across the middle for a gain of 16. His second catch went for 18 yards to start the team’s next drive. Three plays later, it was Hepp for 20 more. He finished the game with three catches and 54 receiving yards — a career high. More importantly, Hepp showed he’s capable of stepping up when needed for a thin Ball State receiver group. “Throughout the whole season, I’ve kind of prepared like I’m the starter,” Hepp said. “And prepare like I’m going to get 70 reps in the game. ... You’ve got to understand being through five years of college football, you don’t know who’s going to play every time, so you’ve gotta come ready to go every day.” At 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, Hepp is an undersized guy who doesn’t get a lot of run at wide receiver. Two of Ball State’s starting receivers, however, didn’t play against the Chippewas. Junior Jordan Hogue didn’t make the trip due to injury, and Corey Lacanaria’s absence was a coach’s decision. Enter Hepp, who was one of only three Ball State receivers — along with KeVonn Mabon and Damon Hazelton Jr. — to record a catch at Central Michigan. “It felt good,” Hepp said. “But ultimately, we still lost the game. I would take having zero yards every single game and winning, versus having 300 yards in a game and losing.” Head coach Mike Neu wasn’t surprised
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For the Cardinals to earn their first conference victory, they’ll have to build on their 8-1 all-time record against the Bulls. Buffalo’s lone win in the series came in the 2008 MAC championship game, ending Ball State’s undefeated season. Buffalo’s lone win this season was a 2320 overtime decision over Army, in which it didn’t lead until the final go-ahead field goal. The Bulls’ only other lead of the season came in their 22-16 loss to FCS Albany in Week 1, when they were up 16-14 for about 12 minutes. Despite Buffalo’s struggles this year, Neu has no doubt it will be a tough matchup on the road. “Coach [Lance] Leipold has had a ton of success over his career,” Neu said. “Just because they have a little adversity right now, he’ll have them ready to play. ... But it’s about us playing our best, and
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by Hepp’s performance given his work ethic on the practice field. “[Hepp] hadn’t had a ton of time offensively, but he deserved the opportunity to play,” Neu said. “He’s very assignment-sound, very detailed in his preparation. Those guys made the plays when they had an opportunity, and that’s what you want to see.” Hepp also plays a big role for the Cardinals as the team’s punt returner. He has nine returns this season for 63 yards and a long of 16. Ball State wide receiver coach Alex Bailey said Hepp’s maturity and experience are what make him a leader within the group.
Ball State will play Buffalo Saturday at UB Stadium in New York. Here is a look at the statistical chances of a Cardinal victory. 2016 SEASON
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AARON HEPP
• Receptions — 11 • Receiving yards — 140 • Touchdowns —1 • Long reception —20 yards • Punt return average — 5.5
“We like to call it around here a savvy vet,” Bailey said. “But you know what you’re gonna get as a coach. He’s always been consistent, and he’s always been focused and kind of ready for the moment.” It’s unclear what Hepp’s role in the passing game might be for the remainder of the Cardinals’ season. As the starting receivers get back and healthy, his playing time may shrink back to just returning punts. Whatever happens, Hepp will be ready when his number is called — and the team can draw on the tape against Central Michigan to prove it. “I guess since I’ve been here, I’ve always had the mentality that I’m the best player here,” he said. “Logically, I understand that there have been dozens and dozens of receivers here that are better players than I am. But every football player should have the mentality that they’re the best.” Contact Jake Fox with any questions or concerns at @FoxJake_
eliminating our mistakes that have cost us in previous games. That’s the goal. At the end of the week, you expect to be at your best on Saturday and have the results you want, which for us, it’s a win. Period.” It’s been the little things haunting Ball State the last two weeks, both of which were one-possession losses. Sophomore quarterback Riley Neal threw two interceptions down the stretch last week in a 24-21 loss to Central Michigan. The Cardinals are sticking with Neal under center, looking for more consistency in the pass game. They’ll continue to feed running back James Gilbert against a Buffalo defense that’s third-to-last in the nation giving up 271.2 rush yards per game. “They do a whole bunch of twists with their front line, and have their Mike [middle] and Will [weak-side] linebackers twist, too,” Gilbert said. “I think they’re gonna be expecting us to run, so we’ve gotta take it to them and open up the passing game.” Gilbert has been Ball State’s most
LAST TIME THEY PLAYED
Sept. 17, 2011 at Scheumann Stadium
Quarterback Keith Wenning threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Willie Snead with 29 seconds left, and former coach Pete Lembo earned his first home win at Ball State.
Buffalo
3-3
2016 Record
1-4
0-2
MAC Record
0-1
2
Current losing streak
2
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS
418.7
Ball State
293.6
Buffalo
28
FINAL SCORE
25
21
First Half
7
7
Second Half
18
KEY PLAYER JAMES GILBERT (RB) 2016 SEASON STATS
POINTS PER GAME
28.0
Ball State Buffalo
15.2
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Ball State leads the all-time series 8-1 and is 4-0 in games at Buffalo. The Bulls' lone win over the Cardinals came in the 2008 MAC championship game.
123 carries 590 rushing yards 8 touchdowns Leads MAC in carries, rushing yards and touchdowns
SOURCE: ballstatesports.com, ubbulls.com/sports/fball
explosive offensive player over the last two weeks, carrying the ball 49 times for 260 yards and five touchdowns in those games alone. The sophomore leads the MAC in all three categories this year. “I’ve just been patient, just letting my blocks set up and then hitting it,” he said. “In high school, they tell you to run as fast as you can. But in college, everybody is fast so you have to be patient and go from there.” Running the ball is also one of Buffalo’s stronger suits. The Bulls average just 293.6 total yards per game, but have three runners — including quarterback Tyree Jackson — with at least 175 rushing yards this year. Jackson, a 6-foot, 7-inch redshirt freshman weighing in at 245 pounds, has thrown for 725 yards and four
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touchdowns in his first season as the starter. His size and mobility could make him a tough cover for Ball State, whose success on defense relies on getting after the passer. “I think some guys get to him, but he’s so big that it’s hard to get him down,” said senior linebacker Sean Wiggins. “But we’re gonna do the same thing we do every week. The sacks will come, as long as we keep doing what we’re doing.” Ball State and Buffalo haven’t played each other since 2011, and the Cardinals have never lost a road game against the Bulls. Conference game or not, Neu says all games carry the same significance. But for the Cardinals to get where they want to go, this is a game they’ve got to have. “I look at every game we play as a must-win because you’ve only got 12 opportunities,” Neu said. “So heck yeah, it’s a must-win. I’ve told our guys, it’s a one-game season for us, and that’s gotta be our approach.” Contact Jake Fox with any questions or concerns at @FoxJake_
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Ball State soccer has five Mid-American conference games left in the regular season this year. The team hosts Bowling Green at 4 p.m. today and Toledo on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Briner Sports Complex.
Soccer remains perfect in MAC Jacob Lee Soccer Reporter
After a strong start to the season, the Ball State soccer team (10-2-2, 5-0-1 in MAC) only has five Mid-American Conference games left in the regular season. The Cardinals play Bowling Green (77, 2-4 in MAC) and Toledo (6-7-1, 1-4-1 in MAC) this week. Both teams are in the bottom half of the MAC rankings. For its first game against Bowling Green, the Cardinals will have to stop the Falcons’ tri-force of attackers. Junior forward Skylar Fleak leads the team with six goals. She is followed by freshman defender Maureen Kennedy and redshirt sophomore midfielder Erica Hubert, each with four goals. The three account for 82 percent of the team’s total goals (14 goals out of 17 goals). Head coach Craig Roberts emphasized the importance of each player stepping up and doing their part to stop the Falcons’ goal-scoring tandem. “I think that individually at every position, we will have a lot more responsibilities,” Roberts said. “Whether you’re a goalkeeper or a defender, it’s all what you do individually, taking care of your responsibilities. If each individual on the team does the job at hand, then everything should work in our favor.” Roberts said he is still seeing the team improve day to day. “Our focus will be on improving on what we did last week. Offense will come into play in respect to capitalizing
on opportunities we’ve created. We’re working hard and getting better at [capitalizing on opportunities],” Roberts said. “We’re not peaking prior to the tournament, which is good. We’re in a good position, and we’re just constantly improving, which is what I want to have happen.” Toledo is a physical team. The Rockets rank first in the MAC in both fouls and yellow cards. “They are a very strong team, so you can anticipate a strength component within that game,” Roberts said. “But sometimes, teams do get cards and referees do look at those cards early on, and they keep a tight leash on them.” Toledo brings two talented players to the attacking side of the ball. Senior forward Kierston Johnson has six goals in 14 outings this season. Junior midfielder Isa Echeverri, a Colombian national team player, has three goals and one assist over her 12 starts this season. “I think [Johnson] is a talented player; we will definitely need to keep a close eye on her. But also [Echeverri] has to feed her the ball,” Roberts said. “So I think it will be a twofold component.” The team will host Bowling Green at 4 p.m. today and Toledo at 2 p.m. Sunday. Contact Jacob Lee with any questions or concerns at @JPLeeBSU
Ball State prepares to play against both Bowling Green and Toledo this weekend
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