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The Melting Pot Taken Too Soon, But Never to be Forgotten Remembering CSU Professor Chas Smith Story by Nick Camino | The Cauldron Sports Editor
It was a Friday a little over a month ago; it would be yet another typical busy afternoon for me after finishing my final class of the week. My usual Friday route is to walk through the Inner Link from the Music and Communications Building to the elevators in the University Center, and then down to The Cauldron offices in UC 10. After waiting for two full elevators to pass by, I broke down and decided to walk down the two flights of stairs to the basement. Funny how it was only due to my taking this alternative route that allowed me to see Professor Chas one last time. With a Biology test to study for the following Monday, a deadline to meet for the newspaper, three days of work ahead, and the Cleveland Indians getting ready for playoff baseball, I was hesitant to stop and say “hello” to my former professor. He sat alone on a bench, staring blankly at the brown tile floor just outside the vacant room formerly known as The Shire, almost as if he were in a trance. Should I disturb him? Would he remember me? Did he want to be left alone? What was wrong with him?
Why was he sitting there all alone by himself? Was he okay? Nevertheless, his cool demeanor and zany character which I would never forget from the Spring Semester of 2007 when I took his class caused me to say, “What’s up Professor Chas?!” With his long rock star-like hair covering his eyes, I’m not certain he even looked up to acknowledge my greeting. “Shooter,” a name he gave himself on facebook.com, taught over 600 undergraduate students a semester. Obviously he wouldn’t recognize me, so his clueless reaction to my salutation was not too surprising. However, this just did not seem like the same teacher I knew and had interacted with more than any college professor in my two years here at Cleveland State. His face was pale and his hand shake can only be described as sickly weak. I persisted in telling him that he taught me last semester and how much I enjoyed his class. Before leaving Professor Chas alone, I told him his class was one of my favorites and what a good teacher he was. Although a slight smile lit up his weathered face, I got the feel-
ing he wanted to be left alone. That was the last time I ever saw Professor Chas, and sorrowfully it would be the last time I ever will. As I walked towards the newspaper office, I couldn’t help but think about our 15-second interaction, and wondered what was wrong with the ever outgoing and happy professor and leader of Einstein’s Secret Orchestra. I hoped he was okay, and I still had a lot to do prior to the start of a hectic weekend. So I quickly shifted my thoughts and let my final meeting with a special man vanish from my mind. Yes, I do regret that now. On Oct. 16 Professor Charles (Chas) V. Smith died of what is believed to be linked to his Hodgkin’s disease and radiation which compromised his immune system and contributed to his death from complications of pneumonia and a stroke that paralyzed his entire left side. I would not hear about it until the very next morning. While at The Cauldron office on Wednesday the 17th, I was procrastinating preparing for my next class and went on facebook.com to check the latest gossip from my closest 847 “friends,” I immediately came across a new wall post left by my friend Dan. I had met Dan in Shooter’s class the previous semester. At 10:54 a.m. on Oct. 17, Dan wrote: “Nick, did you hear about Shooter? He passed away yesterday after a stroke.” Impossible. I did not believe him. So I went to Chas’ facebook.com profile and sadly enough, it was true. My eyes began to well up with tears as I sat in the office all alone, but I would not let myself shed a tear. Professor Chas was gone, but he would not want us to cry. Suddenly nostalgia struck me and I began to reminisce about all the great times our class of 195 students, well over what was supposed to be a maximum of 150, always seemed to have. Chas’s wild outfits that included leather pants, fur jackets, high boots with spurs on the heels, and all black attire in tribute to his hero Johnny Cash all quickly came to life. I thought of the well written From Woodstock to the Moon text book he wrote himself, because
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he claimed he was unhappy with the one the university had provided him to use. I remembered all the songs he sang while playing the piano before class began, including “Amanda” by Boston, “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton, “The City of New Orleans” by Willie Nelson, and his favorite, “Hurt” by Cash. Professor Chas taught by entertaining, that’s what made him a good teacher. In many college classes, professors fell they need only stand in front of the class, and read slides aloud previously prepared by the text book company. Not Chas, he made sure you knew his material, and he made it fun. Embarrassingly, one of my only interests was sports. Now, after successfully completing his class, I am proud to put music into my interests after taking “Roots of Rock and Soul” with Professor Chas Smith. I can confidently say I understand the history and concepts of music from slaves singing in the fields to the latest artists performing today, and it is because of Professor Chas. I will never forget that final encounter on the bench in the basement of the University Center and fondly remember the 15 weeks he taught me and my fellow Cleveland State peers about his love for music. Most importantly, I look forward to meeting Professor Chas yet again, when God calls me home too. Peace, Chas, you will never be forgotten. Rock on.
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Andrea’s Anecdotes Story by Andrea Mitchell | The Cauldron Managing Editor What is it about Cleveland in the fall? I usually don’t say this, but we are lucky to be here right now. Finally the trees have turned beautiful shades of red, orange, brown and yellow. Snow still feels like it is in a distant future. Most importantly though, it is not bitterly cold, or annoyingly warm for this time of year. As far as the four seasons go, fall truly is a magnificent time. There are still so many things to do. Apple picking, haunted houses, bike rides and walks are just a few of things that we Clevelanders take for granted around this time of year. Let’s not forget that we are just a few months away from blistery snowy days. On top of that the leaves are still mostly on the trees, which is always better then in a few weeks when they will be on the ground. Right now, these few precious weeks that we have are some of the most beautiful that we see all year. However, most of us seem to be too busy to stop and look around. Often we just pass by the beauty in our cars. It is sad too, because much of the world doesn’t have what we have right now. For as beautiful as palm trees and the ocean are (and believe me they’re gorgeous) they still aren’t as interesting as a tree with every warm hue just sitting there in nature waiting to fall to the ground. Still we must survive the bitter cold of winter right after this short-lived treat of fall. It hangs waiting there ominously for us, without care as to whether or not we enjoy the freezing temperatures. The truth is that we are in for another winter without escape. Until then though, I plan on making the best of this fall, keeping in mind what lies ahead.
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Armed Robbery in Main Classroom Story by Ebony Cash | The Cauldron News Editor On your way to class, you stop in the bathroom. While handling your “business,” do you ever think you’ll be robbed at knifepoint? A male student was robbed in the male restroom on the second floor of the Main Classroom (MC) last week. Macroeconomics professor, Dan Horton, caught the robber in the act. Horton said he witnessed the following:
“As I walked in the restroom on the second floor of MC (near the bridge to the University Center) I saw a tall black man standing closely behind another man standing at a urinal. I thought that I should leave immediately, as I thought something like a drug deal was happening. Before I could turn around the assailant turned around and
ran out of the room. The victim turned around, looking stunned. When I asked what happened, he said he was robbed.” Cleveland State police are currently investigating the incident. Horton hopes the incident will raise awareness on campus and improve funding for new security measures. “When something like this
happens, everything is so fast that an ID is almost impossible. That is why I think CSU needs to put good cameras in all the buildings. Then we have a chance for an ID.” Check out csucauldron.com for any updates to the story.
New Interim Dean of Urban Affairs There is a new Interim Dean for the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs in town. And his name is Dr. Edward Hill. Dr. Hill, a member of Cleveland State’s faculty for 22 years, was appointed earlier this month. Hill will be responsible for the academic and financial
Story by Sabrina Peacock | The Cauldron Staff Writer success of the college. implemented will be to build He will also become the a stronger commitment to the Director of the Ohio's Urban education of undergraduate University Program, which and graduate students. is responsible for supporting Another emphasis of the programs, research and college is to bulk up the list of community efforts to advance college-supported activities. the economic and social wellAdditional changes include being of the state's cities. emphasizing internships and Some changes are on the cooperative education as a horizon. way to make college more The first change affordable and build experience
in the field of study. Also, there will be increased focus on providing educational services and additional public policy research support to the executive and legislative branches of government within the state of Ohio. The goal is to build stronger relations between the college and the state.
Municipal Mayhem: Election 2007 Story by Mark Jablonski | The Cauldron Political Correspondent Next Tuesday, Nov. 6, dozens of Ohioans will flock to the polls to have their say in their county and city governments. Well, perhaps more than a few dozen, but municipal elections generally don't draw the crowds that federal elections do. But of course, civic-minded CSU student that you are, you'll no doubt be making your own voice heard next week. If so, it helps to know what or whom you'll be voting for. For the sake of brevity, I will not discuss the issues of the nearly 60 cities, villages and townships of Cuyahoga County. I will however give a brief
rundown of what's on the ballot in CSU's neck of the woods. To find out what's on the ballot in your town, simply visit the user-friendly Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website at boe.cuyahogacounty. us/electioninfo/ballots. Here in good old Ward 13, Precinct D, voters get to select three municipal court judges, and either approve or deny a levy for the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. According to The Plain Dealer, the renewal of the .13mill levy would cost owners of a $100,000 home less than $4.00 per year. "Because of the
port's crucial role, both current and as envisioned, this renewal levy is an excellent economic development investment," wrote the paper's editorial board in their endorsement of the levy. Of the three judicial seats up for grabs, only one is actually contested. The candidates for that seat are Jocelyn Conwell, Marilyn Cassidy, James Sestak and Jazmin Torres-Lugo. I won't endorse any of the above candidates, because frankly, I don't know a damn thing about any of 'em. For what it's worth, The Plain Dealer recommends Cassidy, writing that she "has earned a reputation
as a conscientious, hardworking judge...[and] should be elected." If you happen to reside in Ward 14, Precinct T, come on down to Orchard Elementary on Baily Avenue, where yours truly will be working the polls. All day long. I was told to bring a good book with me. All polling locations are open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. You must bring ID with you to vote. If you don't have a drivers license or state issued identification card, visit boe. cuyahogacounty.us/electioninfo/ proper_id.htm to see what will work instead.
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Jablonski’s Political Notebook Story by Mark Jablonski | The Cauldron Political Correspondent selves and our fellow citizens to achieve constructive change--is not only depressing, it’s wrong and dangerous. Societies that stop evolving and progressing are doomed.” Director of the University of Virgina Center for Politics, Sabato is known for explaining political science issues clearly and in a way that’s fit for mass consumption.
Towards a More Perfect Constitution “...[T]he American political system is inequitable and doesn’t work very well. But it is unfair and doesn’t work well because the Constitution does not contain workable rules to govern it,” writes political scientist and world-renowned elections scholar Larry J. Sabato. In his new book, “A More Perfect Constitution,” Sabato lays out 23 proposals that he believes will “revitalize our Constitution and make America a fairer country.” These proposals call for restructuring Congress, The Supreme Court, and the Presidency. For example, Sabato recommends expanding the size of the House of Representatives from 435 to 1,000 in an effort to make legislators “closer” to the folks their representing; currently, each House member represents an average of over 600,000 people. Sabato also advocates expanding Congress’ oversight of war-making, expanding the size of The Supreme Court from 9 justices to 12, and adding a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. Dr. Sabato concedes that convincing America to retool the Constitution is a tough sell, but says that “the opposite alternative--to do nothing, to stand pat, to say we don’t trust our-
To learn more or to purchase the book, visit amoreperfectconstitution.com
With proper funding, Mittermeier thinks the problem can be reversed. “With what we spend in one day in Iraq we could fund primate conservation for the next decade for every endangered and critically endangered and vulnerable species out there,” he told Reuters. Learn more at conservation.org Meet Max, The Cuddly Republican Mascot
Humankind’s Cousins Biting the Dust, Report Says Earth’s primates are “teetering on the brink of their first extinctions in more than a century,” according to a report released last week on endangered primates. “You could fit all the surviving members of these 25 species in a single football stadium -- that’s how few of them remain on earth today,” Russell Mittermeier, president of Conservation International, told Reuters.
Hunting, deforestation and development are the primary threats facing not only primates, but thousands of other species across the globe. Orangutans, one of the great apes on the endangered list, are believed to be the world’s most intelligent animals after man.
Want to show your GOP pride, but haven’t found a way to do it that’s cute and cuddly enough to suit your needs? Well, worry no longer, Max the elephant is here! “A wonderful plush toy, Max will not only tug at your heart strings; he serves as a small reminder of what is at stake,” writes RNC Chairman Mike Duncan. Max “proudly sports his Republican colors with the official Republican National Committee logo.” Best of all, he can be yours today just by sending the RNC a “special contribution” of just $35 or more! Too pricey, you say? Well, not when you consider what your thirty five bucks will do: “Your donation...provides valuable support to President Bush as he holds off the leftwing schemes of the Democratcontrolled Congress,” writes Duncan. And I don’t know about you, but I’ve just about had my fill of left-wing schemes this year, thank you very much.
To make the upcoming holiday season one to remember, follow Duncan’s advice and order Max for your “favorite Republican” today at GOP.com. Down and Out in Ohio Today, there are 47,000 fewer jobs in Ohio than there were in November of 2001, the tail-end of the last recession, according to JobWatch, a joint project of the Economic Policy Institute and Policy Matters Ohio. According to the report, Ohio employment has grown only .3 percent since the enactment of a 2005 tax code overhaul which was supposed to create jobs. Currently, the unemployment rate in the Buckeye State is 5.9 percent. The U.S. average stands at about 4.7 percent. The full report can be accessed at policymattersohio.org “What’s happening to our city, who’s doing it, what we can do about it?” That’s the subtitle of a new blog called “Foreclosing Cleveland,” created by longtime Cleveland blogger Bill Callahan. “The purpose of this website is to document this ongoing civic disaster, its perpetrators, its consequences, and the efforts of Cleveland’s people to overcome them,” writes Callahan, who also runs the “Callahan’s Cleveland Diary” blog. “In the crisis of home foreclosure, abandonment and equity destruction sweeping across the U.S. for the past five years, Cleveland has been — and continues to be — Ground Zero.” The blog features analysis, statistics, and opinions regarding the mortgage crisis sweeping the city, and can be accessed at foreclosingcleveland.wordpress.com.
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Women in Media Diversity Forum Recap Story by Christopher Enoch | The Cauldron Contributing Writer
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Last Wednesday was eventful day for the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). The Cleveland State chapter hosted a panel discussion devoted to the subject of “Women in Media.” Such a discussion would have been incomplete without the local media women: Kim Wheeler of Channel 3 (WKYC) and Connie Schultz of The Plain Dealer. Audrey McCrone, board member of SPJ, moderated the discussion. At a glance, the forum was an intimate look into the lives of two successful journalists of the female persuasion. McCrone inquired with informative, significant questions
and Wheeler and Schultz yielded revealing and provocative answers. While serious subjects such as the importance of a woman’s perspective in media and the necessity of real, serious journalists in the field played a large role in the discussion; however, humor was never out of the question either. Amidst the humor, the insight, and education, an audience full of journalists, students, and extra credit seekers were left sated, instructed, and enlightened. The discussion began cordially with Kim Wheeler emphasizing the importance of being “a capital “J” Journalist,” a compliment the former SPJ award winner receives gratefully to this day in her newsroom. “Don’t compromise what you believe is right. Substance has to win over style of TV,” said Wheeler. A few maxims were ceded early on. When the issue of the nature of stereotypes and reputations in journalism came up, Schultz affirmed that, “what they call you is one thing, what you answer to is something else. It’s really important to know what you stand for.” “It (journalism) is where your credibility is and where your integrity is. People know your reputation,” Wheeler stressed.
Perhaps the main focus of this forum became the essential pursuit of parity in the world of journalism, that women are still seeking equal representation in what was once a male-dominated field. This subject didn’t escape the humorous either. “I don’t know how many of you felt the Earth shake; that was when we named a woman editor at The Plain Dealer,” Schultz cleverly remarked on the subject. Male-female parity wasn’t the only kind these two were looking for either. Ethnic diversity is also still being sought after in the newsroom. “Nothing against white males, many of my friends and colleagues are white men. My husband is one (Senator Sherrod Brown). I’m pretty keen on them. I do, however think if only white men
are weighing in, you lose certain perspectives,” Schultz sensibly asserted. Wheeler chimed in by saying, “We care a lot about that. We still don’t have enough diversity.” Female student journalist, male student journalist, and capital “J” journalist alike found insight in the words, stories, and jokes of two of the Cleveland media industry’s most iconic women. Between a Pulitzer Prize winner (Schultz) and an Emmy award winner (Wheeler), students left Drinko Hall at 2:15 p.m. with some insight, some laughs, and perhaps most of all, a good impression of Cleveland journalism, female or otherwise. “Women in Media” lived up to strong expectations: to educate, to inform, and to provoke thoughts and opinions alike.
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Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. is Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Appointed to this position effective December 25, 2005, he is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities required to accomplish the missions assigned to the center. While managing an annual budget of approximately $500 million, he oversees a workforce of close to 1,700 civil service employees that is supported by approximately 1,400 contractors. The center has 24 major facilities and over 500 specialized research facilities located at the 350-acre Cleveland site and the 6,400-acre Plum Brook Station site in Sandusky, Ohio.
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F e at u r e A New Team, A New Vision Cleveland State Men’s Basketball Season Preview
Story by Nick Camino | The Cauldron Sports Editor
The last time the Cleveland State men’s basketball team boasted a winning record the team went 1913 and the year was 2001. Rollie Massimino was the CSU head coach and would be on his way out. Current head coach Gary Waters was in the NCAA Tournament as head coach at Kent State, and the players who will take to the hardwood this winter for the Vikings, they had barely reached puberty. What does all this mean? The upcoming 2007-08 season marks a fresh beginning for the Cleveland State men’s basketball program. This season, the top players that former head coach Mike Garland recruited are being intermixed with Coach Waters’ great first and second year recruiting classes. Add that to some very talented transfers that will be eligible to play this season after having to sit out last season will make this year’s squad one to be reckoned with, not only in their early season games, but in the Horizon League Conference as well. Team Goals: This season the Vikings are looking to “surprise” some top teams on their schedule, both Horizon League opponents and non-conference foes. With non-conference match ups slated against George Mason, Florida State, Ohio State and Kent
State, along with Horizon League games against Butler and Wright State the possibility of surprising one or more of these teams is definitely fathomable. At his opening 2007-08 press conference, Coach Waters told reporters what he expects from his team this season. “Our goal is to have a .500 record both in the conference and overall for the season,” Waters said. With such realistic goals set in place, the Vikings have begun grueling three-hour daily practices. Initially the team will do some hard conditioning to round them into good daily physical shape. They will then be called on to show their basketball skills under the tutelage of the coaching staff. Junior forward J’Nathan Bullock claims this season has already proven to be the hardest conditioning and practice regimen he has been a part of in his three years at Cleveland State. The leading scorer out of Flint, Michigan feels the Vikings will be more than just a competitive team. “We are always looking to do well in the conference,” Bullock explained. “Our ultimate goal as a team is to win the Horizon League Championship.” A bold prediction for the SecondTeam All-Conference selection? Not really, just a strong, positive belief in his teammates with the will to win. That is what makes successful teams. The Vikings have the ingredients to accomplish all their goals and perhaps more this upcoming season, if they can merely come together as a team.
Newcomers: Many new faces have arrived for the 2007-2008 men’s basketball team. Three that should immediately help out are sophomore hot-shooting guard Eric Schiele, junior power forward George Tandy, and junior point guard Cedric Jackson. All three of them bring something special that this program has been lacking for years. Schiele, who averaged an astounding 39.6 points per game in high school, is undoubtedly the best three-point shooter the Vikings have had in the past decade. At the team’s opening Mid-Vike Madness he won the team three-point contest by nailing 25-of-29 treys. That is not a misprint. The starting power forward for the Vikings this season will be Eastern Illinois transfer George Tandy, who so far has done nothing more than be rock solid impressive. His 6-8, 215 lbs. frame makes Tandy very dangerous around the hoop both offensively and defensively. After transferring from St. John’s in the Big East Conference, Cedric Jackson has fit in very nicely as the Vikings new featured point guard. Not only is Jackson a leader, his skill at point guard is something Cleveland State basketball fans have not seen in over eight seasons. Coach Waters’ bold comparison of Jackson and Golden State point guard Baron Davis may not be so far-fetched at all. Cleveland State University teammates and fans alike will be happy with this guy at the controls. Other players who will receive playing time are freshman guards Norris Cole and D’Aundray Brown. Both players are “studs” according to Bullock, and will not only make an impact this season, but for the next four years as well.
Also, big men Chris Moore (6-9, 240 lbs.) and Joe Latas (7-0, 280lbs.) provide the Vikings with some height and physical inside play which CSU has lacked for the past few campaigns. Moore will most likely begin the season as the starting center for Coach Waters and the Vikings. He will be asked to rebound and play strong defense against opponents. Guard Play Will Carry Squad: This season, the men’s basketball team has an abundance of talent at point guard and shooting guard. At this point, it is apparent that guard play from both positions will need to step up and carry the team this season. Players who will see time at point guard include Jackson, who has won the starting position, Cole and returning Breyohn Watson. While at shooting guard, Joe Davis is the returning starter and will give way to Schiele, Brown, and Nick Weaver who will all get minutes at the two-position. Coach Waters will have to find the hot hand and go with him. 3-Point City: Last season, the only player who could nail a consistent trey was forward Raheem Moss, and even he struggled at various points of the season. This season the Vikings will have eight players who can consistently shoot and make three-pointers. This may prove to be a great weapon if players can get hot against teams like Ohio State and Butler. Right now it looks like Schiele, Davis, and Weaver are the most consistent three-point shooters the Vikings have, but Jackson and Bullock can also hit their share of shots behind the three-point arc.
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The Cauldron | October 22, 29, 2007 Key Games: Cleveland State @ George Mason; 11/13/07: Last season the Vikings allowed a 19-point halftime lead slip away in the second half to the previous season’s Final Four squad at the Wolstein Center. Once again the two teams will meet early in the season, this time in Fairfax, Virginia. Cleveland State vs. Florida State @ Daytona Beach Classic; 11/17/07: This will be the second of two games the Vikings play at the Daytona Beach Classic, and who better
than to face an ACC opponent. Last season CSU blew by the Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes 78-67 in a game that was not even as close as the score. Could the Vikings go 2-0 against opponents from the ACC in two years? Cleveland State vs. Ohio State @ Quicken Loans Arena; 12/18/07: If this game is not circled on your calendar you may not have a heart beat. The Vikings fell to the second best team in the country Buckeyes in Columbus last season 78-57, but with the home fans hopefully behind them, CSU has all the ingredients of pulling
off an upset. The last time Ohio State came to Cleveland was December 17, 1994, a game in which the Vikings defeated the Buckeyes 75-73 at the Rock N’ Roll Shootout. Cleveland State @ Kent State; 12/29/07: Last season the Vikings defeated the Golden Flashes 66-59 in front of the largest home crowd of the season. This season the Vikings will travel to Kent to square off with coach Jim Christian’s squad who will have revenge on their mind four days after Christmas. The Golden Flashes were picked to win the MAC in the preseason
MAC Conference Coaches Poll. Cleveland State vs. Butler; 1/17/08: The Bulldogs return all five starters from a squad that was ranked # 9 in the country last season. They fell to eventual champ Florida in the Elite Eight, and defeated CSU 92-50, a game where Butler hit an eye-popping 20 three-pointers. This year the Bulldogs will be just as good, and perhaps better than last season’s squad. Now it’s up to the Vikings to gain revenge for two embarrassing losses last season. This game may provide a window to see how much this team has improved.
Five Individual Matchups to Watch 1. Eric Schiele, CSU G vs. A.J. Graves, Butler SG; 1/17/08: Although Schiele may not start right away, don’t be surprised if the former Waterloo High School standout who averaged 39.6 points per game his senior season gives the Bulldogs’ senior leader a run for his money behind the three-point arc. Graves had one of the best percentages in the country last season for threepointers.
Buckeyes down at Quicken Loans Arena, but that hasn’t stopped his goal of defeating Thad Matta’s squad. Despite Lighty coming home to Cleveland on the 18th, the 6-5, 240 lbs. junior forward is ready to shut down the former VASJ star, and put Cleveland State basketball on the map.
3. Cedric Jackson, CSU PG vs. Giordan Watson, Central Michigan PG; 12/22/07: It will be the battle of number and 2. J’Nathan Bullock, CSU SF position. With both Jackson and vs. David Lighty, Ohio State Watson garnering # 11 on their F; 12/18/07: Bullock already jerseys and taking command at knows a majority of the crowd the point guard position, this will be rooting for Lighty and the will be a battle from tip-off until
the final whistle between these two players. Both come in with big time experience; Jackson is a former two-year starter from St. John’s in the Big East Conference, while Watson was an All-Mac West selection last season. 4. George Tandy, CSU PF vs. Mike Schachtner, UWGreen Bay PF; 2/11/08: Last season Schachtner proved himself to be one of the best big men in the Horizon League and because of those efforts was selected to first-team AllConference a week ago. Tandy, a former Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year in 2004-
2005 at Eastern Illinois is ready and talented enough to take on Schachtner and the Phoenix. 5. Breyohn Watson, CSU G vs. Brandon Cotton, Detroit-Mercy PG; 2/9/08: In order for the Vikings to defeat Detroit-Mercy they will need to stop first team All-Conference selection Brandon Cotton. Last season Cotton scored 39 total points against the Vikings in two games. Expect to see defensive specialist Breyohn Watson on him if things get out of hand again. Watson’s 6-3 lanky figure poses fits for inside-out scorers like Cotton.
“What’s Being Said About CSU Basketball” + “Gary Waters is a very good coach, who really knows X’s and O’s. He is an excellent motivator and will be a person who will rally the people in the Cleveland area toward Cleveland State basketball. There is no doubt he’ll have an impact at Cleveland State University.” – Charlie Coles, Miami (Oh.) University head men’s basketball coach.
already has like J’Nathan Bullock and Joe Davis will make this team very competitive this upcoming season.” – Mike Cairns, TV playby-play announcer for Sports Time Ohio.
+ “Cleveland State has an athletic team and Gary [Waters] likes the up-tempo game. I think it's good for Gary to be back in the Midwest recruiting kids he + “With the addition of players can identify with. Those players like Cedric Jackson, Norris Cole, tend to listen to a new coach and George Tandy, and Chris Moore, get things heading in the right and putting those guys together direction. I think he's going to do with the players Cleveland State a great job at Cleveland State.”
– Jim Larranaga, George Mason head men’s basketball coach. + “Building a Division I basketball program is a long process. It’s a marathon not a sprint. Right now the Cleveland State basketball program is doing everything the right way, and Coach Gary Waters is the man to do the job. Gary is a class individual who cares about young people, is very knowledgeable, and will help develop his players into great young men for the future.” – Louis Orr, Bowling Green State University head
men’s basketball coach. + “This season will be very interesting to see how the new players and the old players, come together to try and translate what they learn from Coach Waters in practice to winning games not only in the Horizon League but also against top teams in their non-conference schedule. They definitely have the right coaching staff and the right players, now they just need to put everything together” – Joe Lull, sports reporter for Metro Sports Networks/Westwood One.
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English Department Honors Student Writers In New Book Story by Laura Dynda | The Cauldron Staff Writer The Department of English at Cleveland State has come up with a fantastic way to showcase papers that students have written for different English classes. Essays, a book that is filled with selected writings from students over the course of the 2006-07 academic year. These writings are selected by the student’s instructor, submitted to the Department of English and then are judged on their quality. The essays are meant to show the reader a window into the work students do in English classes. These essays range from personal narrative and in-class writing to academic writing. The Department of English hopes to pay tribute with this showcase of work to not just the writers featured in it but to the hundreds of students who, together with their instructors, create writing communities in classrooms. The idea of Essays is relatively new. This is only the second installment of the book. Jo Gibson, an English lecturer first came up with the idea of having a book featuring essays that students have written with help from Dr. Adam Sonstegard. Gibson said that the purpose is to, “Highlight the fabulous work being done by our students.” Gibson says that she went to the chair of the English department Louis Barbato, and told him that she wanted to do this. Barbato was able to find a little bit of money and the rest is history. The book is made on a very small budget. Two hundred and fifty copies were printed. They are
were able to eat and discuss the book. Essays makes a nice read. The reader can take their pick in what they wish to read. Some of the essays are very well written such as Alan Montrose’s “Visualizing Female Virtue” which is an example of work done in English 350. Reading this book of essays would be a good way to challenge the readers mind. To get a copy of the book, contact Jo Gibson or Jane Dugan at the Department of English 216687-3951.
The book is made on a very small budget. Two hundred and fifty copies were printed. They are duplicated in house and it is free. duplicated in house and it is free. Gibson says that the Department of English is “hoping to generate a love for language and an appreciation of our department and the work that we do with the students. I think that it’s a success since we’re already looking forward to our third edition next year.” Essays offers the reader a really nice way to study a paper and see an example of how students write and put it together. In Essays the top three winning entries in the yearly writing contest co-sponsored by the English Department and The Plain Dealer are featured. This contest is separate from Essays. Kim Boehnlein is one of the winners from this contest. Boehnlein said, “As a part-time student being a finance major I was really surprised [to win].” Some of the perks to winning the Cleveland Plain Dealer writing contest are an award of $300 dollars, and getting published in Essays. Boehnlein’s professor Brian Lysle said, “At the end of the year we’re asked to pick some submissions from our class that we feel are really strong, the best of the best and this was a no brainer, it was a really wonderful paper.” Lysle submitted this one paper, out of all of his English 102 classes. He says that it is wonderful that the Plain Dealer is recognizing and
validating his student’s work. The winners of The Plain Dealer contest and the other writers that were featured in Essays received a luncheon to commemorate their work on Friday. The Provost’s office supported the lunch. Students, teachers, and others
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CD Reviews Prison” were, and still are, epic. That being said, Scott Stapp’s spiritual trip is obviously not stopping the rest of his former band from cranking out some killer tunes.
Soulja Boy Tellem.com Collipark Music 4 out of 5 By Whitney A. Foster The Cauldron Contributing Writer
Puddle of Mudd Famous Geffen Records 1 out of 5 By Dan Hollowell The Cauldron Contributing Writer Puddle of Mudd has just released their third major-label studio album, Famous, and it ought to be their last. If this is the best that the Kansas City quartet has to offer, then it’s time for lead singer Wes Scantlin to call it a day. Famous is a lyrically and musically ununique and bland album, and it includes nothing that Puddle of Mudd fans, or even rock listeners in general, haven’t heard before. The twicedelayed album (Originally, Famous was slated for a July 2007 release) did not prove to be worth the wait. The lead single and title track, “Famous,” is not nearly as entertaining as, say, “Blurry” or “Control” from the band’s Come Clean album, and the follow-up single, “Psycho,” comes off feeling about as recycled as Carlos Mencia’s jokes. It’s sad when a band that wrote quality music the first few go-arounds fails to do so again, and in this case, it’s a sad but true fact. I think it’s time that POM gave way to some of the new rock bands on the rise that have something fresh to offer. Overall rating: 1 out of 5 (Only because the lead singer looks like Jay from Clerks).
The new CD by newcomer Soulja Boy is filled with catchy lyrics and a mature sound, even though the rapper is only sixteen. While he may be young, there is little about his album that reveals his age. Aside from the picture in the CD’s liner notes in which he is seated on the floor of what looks like a high school hallway with lockers in the background and a track titled “Report Card,” this CD could fit in pretty well with the major rappers. It is an attention grabber from the intro track, which most people tend to skip over. Favorite tracks include “Snap” and “Roll and Donk”, which are both good tracks to dance to. He does reveal a slight sense of humor with the “public service announcement” prior to “Donk”, and with the entire track of “Yahh!” with the whole point of it being to keep unwanted people away. Something unusual about Tellem. com is that it is clean. There are no explicit lyrics whatsoever. This may have a lot to do with the rappers young age. This makes the CD a perfect choice for youngsters who like rap but whose parents may be uncomfortable with the explicit lyrics stickers found on most albums of the rap genre. The concern would probably be that the older audiences would look over Soulja Boy for the more established rap artists. Many tracks on the album however, will make you want to get up and dance, and in a party setting people will take anything with a beat. Overall, Tellem.com has a great sound. Anybody willing to give it a chance will not regret their decision.
Alter Bridge Blackbird Universal/Republic Records 4 out of 5 By Dan Hollowell The Cauldron Contributing Writer After the unfortunate disbanding of the massively successful Creed, how could guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips possibly find another niche in the world of rock music? Enter vocalist/guitarist Myles Kennedy and, in 2004, the Scott Stapp-less Creed members are now Alter Bridge…and they rocking out harder than ever. Sure, their 2004 debut, One Day Remains, let music fans everywhere know that the band would not go away quietly, their sophomore effort suggests that they fully intend on outlasting and outshining their previous ensemble. After leaving Wind-Up Records in April of last year, the group began working on what is now Blackbird; a hard-hitting yet melodic, and overall rockin’ album. The first single off the album, “Rise Today,” is a solid rock anthem about getting off one’s couch and doing something about the world’s problems. Kennedy’s vocal range blends effortlessly with Tremonti’s riffs while Phillips and Marshall add the necessary pounding beats and rhythms to keep the album cohesive. Nothing can change the fact that Creed tracks like “Bullets” and “My Own
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Are They Worth a Listen? Story by Faith Larraine | The Cauldron Staff Writer
Here are five different guys who have left four different bands to create their own. This band originated in Philadelphia and they’ve already got two albums out. This indie band will be rocking away at the Agora Ballroom on Nov. 25. But, even though these boys love to “eat jazz and listen to biscuits”, we still have to wonder…are they worth a listen? Band of Choice: Circa Survive 10 Reasons Why You Should Listen to Circa Survive 1. Unique Voice: The lead singer of Circa Survive, Anthony Green, has a very high-pitched voice. He almost sounds like a woman. But this characteristic gives him a voice that is very different for the industry. 2. Tours: Circa Survive has been hard at work when it comes to touring. They have been with bands, such as Thrice and Cute is What We Aim For, since the spring of 2005. 3. Pro Coming from Different Bands: This means that all the
members already have experience in the music industry. Green was previously the lead singer of the band Saosin, guitarists Brendan Ekstrom and Colin Frangicetto are both from the band This Day Forward, Nick Beard was the bassist for the band Taken, and drummer Steve Clifford used to be with the band Marigold. 4. Just Like Family: When these five first got together to make Circa Survive, they didn’t know each other too well. Now, after two years, they feel like family and know each other more than anyone else. This kind of bond is what holds bands together for future success. 5.Equal Vision: Circa Survive is signed with Equal Vision Records, a record label founded in the 1990s and based in Albany, New York, who also has bands like Coheed and Cambria and Chiodos on their roster. 6. “On Letting Go”: This is their sophomore album, released in early 2007, which sheds a new light on the band. As mentioned before, the members of Circa Survive have recently become comfortable with each other and this album is the proof. It is more refreshing than their debut album, Juturna, and shows the progress the band is making as a whole. 7. Myspace Photos: This band has a very interesting group of pictures on their Myspace website. Included is a picture of the band performing in pink skirts and bonnets, a picture of Ekstrom and Clifford’s heads cut off and put on the bodies of naked women for Valentine’s day, and a picture of
Beard’s odd resemblance to King Leonidas from the movie 300. 8. A Drugged Up Journey: In an interview by James Barone, a reporter for the Synthesis Digital i08 website, Green said that “On Letting Go” was based off of a book by Daniel Pinchbeck entitled “Breaking Open the Head – A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism”. Pinchbeck’s book is about his experiences with psychedelic drugs. Now I just want to listen to the album to see if it lives up to those standards. 9. Soul Cleansing: Green said on the Circa Survive bio at the Equal Vision’s website that he is using Circa Survive’s music as a catalyst for personal change. It’s nice to know that music is still helping people emotionally and mentally in a healthy way. 10. About Surviving: That’s what Circa Survive means. It sounds strong and optimistic. 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Listen to Circa Survive 1. Con Coming from Different Bands: All these guys left bands that were doing okay to make a band whose singles don’t even make charts. That wasn’t a smart move. 2.Two Albums, No Props: This band has two albums out and nothing to show for it. No awards, no recognition, no anything. Just hard work with nothing in return. 3. Good Songs For Nothing: The songs “Jullian” and “Miracle Sun” are two songs that do get some recognition from fans. However, they aren’t on either of the two albums produced. Rumor has it that neither song will ever be on a Circa Survive album. 4. Music Video Trauma: If you’ve read my column before, you know how I feel about confusing music videos. The video they have for the song “The Difference Between Medicine
and Poison is in the Dose” has them dressed up as random businessmen. They just jump around and Green squeals with his feminine voice. Annoying? Very! 5. Dads & Sons: 3/5 of the band look like somebody’s dad. So let’s put it this way…two hot and three not. 6. Dual Project: Green is also in a band known as “The Sound of Animals Fighting”. He is characterized as the Skunk. Well, I hope his funk spraying won’t interfere with his work with Circa Survive. 7. Female Cruelty: The album covers for the two albums do not seem to cater to the female species. “Juturna” has a girl either being blown from or sucked into a dark room from outside (I’m not too sure). “On Letting Go” seems to have that same girl on the cover; however, this time her head is the flame for a hot air balloon. And I’m not even going to attempt to describe the thing on the cover of “The Inuit Sessions EP”. 8. A Hopeless Case: Trying to get any real information from circasurvive.com is pointless. Going to the website simply lists the dates for their tour. When you click the link to enter the site, all you get are these blogs written by the different members. There is no real information, just a bunch of links on the side for where you can get information. So, basically, it’s their Myspace with a lightershaded background. 9. Bad Lyrics: The lyrics are another pointless aspect to this band. They have great titles, such as “The Greatest Lie” and “In Fear and Faith”, but the lyrics are crap. It could just be the way Green presents them that makes them crap. He’s crap. 10.Wasted Time: This band is bland and boring. Don’t waste your time. I still like to get my point across with the pros for the band, but I was able to write this con section very easily.
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Viking Volleyball Ready for Road Ahead Story by Robert Ivory | The Cauldron Sports Writer
As “Old Man Winter” wakes up and begins to brutality knock on the Lakefront city, Coach Chuck Voss and the Volleyball team look to burn their opponents at Woodling Gym. And burning them, they have. After the Vikings have rolled to a nine-game winning streak earlier this year, the girls are looking to match a school record 20-win season. “The wins have no bearing,” Coach Voss said, “It’s where you are at, at the end of the tournament.” Winning the remainder of their games still doesn’t guarantee the team a top place spot in the Horizon League, but it does put the squad in a very good position heading into the league playoffs. “I wanted to put the team in the best position I could, we have a very good chance of winning the Horizon League this year.” senior co-captain Mel Snyder said. And put them in the best position she has, putting her in a position to break the Viking record for the most assists in school history.
Most likely, the Vikings will face a low seed in the first round and come to battle with Wisconsin-Milwaukee, whom the Vikes know very well, in the finals. Luckily, the team has beaten every conference opponent at least once this year, including the Panthers. In fact, the Vikes have swept each team in the Horizon League, except for first place Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Wright State this year. But, after the loss to State, the girls went on the crazy run of nine straight. “Momentum is huge; finishing strong in the final regular season games will give us a good boost.” Snyder added. Coming down the stretch, the Vikings will face a tough Valparaiso team (16-7 and nipping on the Vikings’ heals), a nationally ranked Dayton group (ranked 17th in the Division I coach’s poll), and Youngstown State (11-13) to end out the year. Wins in the final matches will definitely give them the boost mentioned above. The determined Viking team will not overlook their upcoming matches. Coach Voss, only the
forth coach in the history of the program since its inception in 1972, reminds his players a simple, but very important statement, “Just like we’ve talked all year, we are going to take it one match at a time.” After a disappointing loss in the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournament last season, the team is looking to win the whole tournament, and head to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history this year. Reliving the horror of coming up just short against the Flames of Illinois at Chicago last year, Snyder added a simple quote about what to do differently from last year’s loss, “WIN!!” “We have a different attitude. We’ve been in this pressure situation, so we can make a run for the title this year,” Snyder continued. Moving into the Championship game would be the highest expecta-
tion the team could ever dream of. But winning it would be the cherry on top. When it comes down the two heavyweights of the Horizon League, look for the Vikings out duel, out wit, slam, and knock the crown off of the Panthers’ head on their own court. Yes, the League tournament is held in Wisconsin this year, maybe a little more motivation, if needed, for the Lady Vikings. There is room for only one team at the summit, and this year, may be the year to celebrate in Cleveland.
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CSU Rugby Team Ends Memorable Season Story by Robert Ivory | The Cauldron Sports Writer
For some, pain is intolerable and avoidable at all costs. And for others, it makes rugby all the better. And for others, it makes rugby a whole lotta fun. The men’s rugby team finished their fall season in a match with Kent State this weekend. The team has fought hard for a satisfying season, experiencing victory and defeat. A smash mouth opening season match with John Carroll saw many of the walk-onplayers see their first real live rugby action. Although Carroll would come out victorious, no Viking would leave that day with their head held low. Victories at Hiram College, Denison, and against Oberlin College at the Ohio Rugby Fest in Columbus have helped create awareness of the team. Even though crowd turn out has not been the best, the team is grateful for the students and faculty that have made it out to see a match. The team has grown since the John Carroll game, but more support could mean a little more of a push for the team. Walk on players have become a life saver for the club this year. Unlike American foot-
ball or soccer that only needs 11 starters, rugby starts with 15 on the field. Therefore, there is a bigger need for people to play rugby. Upperclassmen and the experienced players have become the backbone for the club, but more than any other sport, rugby can be learned only be continuous time playing in live action. When practices started in the heat of June, more than half of the starters never played or even touched a rugby ball before. Even though the major misconception of rugby is that there is only one body type of rugby players, many shapes and sizes are welcome. For example, the players in the ‘pack’ are idealistically over or around 250 pounds and the swift wingers are more of the small, short, and quick variety. King Henry once said, “For he today that sheds blood with me, shall be my brother.” If this quote is true, then the rugby team must have a huge family tree. It doesn’t matter what shape or size you are, the team has suffered some licks of their own. A laundry list of injuries has plagued the team, but is expected with a sport that takes conventional protection pads, and throws them out the window. A dislocated arm and shoulder, a nasty deep cut to the head, a cut eyebrow that needed stitches,
several black eyes, and pulled muscles are just a few injuries that the team has suffered. Fun, right? A learning tool for many of the new players this year was the sixth quad-annual Rugby World Cup held in France. Many of the teammates sat around after practice and talked, watched and learned about rugby. Although the underdog USA rugby team didn’t win a match, even though they played the tournament’s finalist runner-up England and Champions South Africa, the CSU players learned much about the sport. The team finished their biweekly practices on Thursday, but the team will start practices for the spring season in January. Like this season, the team is accepting walk-ons for the season. Any players interested in playing in this war of a sport, contact CSU student and player John Ferenczy @ (910) 797- 2382. Anyone who wants to become a part of this sport will automatically get caught up in the passion and love of the game.
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Cavaliers Season Preview Story by Francis X. Bova III | The Cauldron Editor in Chief When the 2007-08 season begins for the Cavaliers it’ll be without power forward Drew Gooden’s patch of hair known as a ducktail, veteran reserves David Wesley and Scott Pollard, and quite possibly contributions from power forward Anderson Varejao and/or shooting guard Sasha Pavlovic. Roster moves (one noteworthy addition in guard Devin Brown), contract negotiations and a knee surgery pushing 34-year-old point guard Eric Snow’s debut until mid-November aside, the start will have positives like forward Ira Newble’s expiring contract, the raising of an Eastern Conference banner and potential MVP LeBron James suiting up for his fifth season. But will the trip to the
NBA Finals result in a hangover? The national media thinks so. Only one out of 10 ESPN experts predicts a repeat trip to the finals. Cavalier fans see otherwise. With over 7,500 total votes on an ESPN poll, 54 percent are predicting a Central Division title.
Coming off a 50-32 record and playoff series victories over the Washington Wizards, New Jersey Nets and Detroit Pistons, the Cavaliers have question marks. Will no Varejao and/or Pavlovic hurt the team further, after a 1-6 preseason? If they’re not available can forward
Dwayne Jones, and guards Daniel Gibson and Shannon Brown fill the void? Is the recently acquired 6-foot9 Cedric Simmons a steal or a Stromile Swift-clone? Does general manager Danny Ferry, with a $2 million trade exemption available, make an early season move? Will another summer of USA Basketball affect LeBron? The 2008 Beijing Olympics begin on Aug. 8, 2008 and surely LeBron will be there, so if not this season — when? It starts in the middle: Center Zydrunas “Z” Ilgauskas has a new look: a shaved dome. But according to Cavaliers play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod’s blog a new outlook too. “Zydrunas admitted he worked extra hard this summer because it’s a must
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The Cauldron | October 29, 2007 when you are 32 years old, and have to stay sharp, but even more so, tasting the finals and the desire to get back has driven him even more,� McLeod wrote. After four consecutive seasons averaging over 15 points a game, Z’s average dropped to 11.9 last season. At numerous times last season, including the playoffs, he struggled to find a rhythm offensively, but head coach Mike Brown plans to give the 7-foot-3 big man at least five more minutes a game this year. Owner Dan Gilbert believes this will be his best year ever, according to McLeod’s blog. In Gibson, we trust: Playoff maestro and ex-rookie Daniel Gibson, will begin the season as the team’s starting point guard. According to Sports Illustrated, Gibson spent most of the offseason improving all aspects of his game except the open three-pointers he routinely hit against the Detroit Pistons. Gibson trained with former Cavaliers head coach John Lucas in Houston and focused on points in the paints and shot-clock management. ESPN compares Gibson’s numbers and progress to guards like Chauncey Billups, Rex Chapman, Leandro Barbosa, Mike Bibby, Maurice Williams and Jason Richardson. We’ll see how Boobie does. Bye ducktail, hello ink: Perhaps you’ve seen Drew Gooden’s new tattoos in the preseason. Per clevelandcavaliers.com, one scene on his shoulder is a Salvador Dali clock set on 11:11, with holy candles underneath, with angels
trying to carry up the clock. Out of the candle’s flames is the devil trying to bring the clock down. His new other tats include: The bible verse, Luke 33, which relates to the lighting of holy candles on his bicep, and guardian angel St. Michael on his back. Shannon’s year?: Rumors have circulated second-year guard Shannon Brown has fallen out of Mike Brown’s regular rotation. According to Joe Gabriele’s blog on clevelandcavaliers.com, Shannon’s jumper looks better and he could give the second unit some depth, but he has not earned the head coach’s trust. Until Shannon cuts down on turnovers and improves his shot selection, his impact will be minimal. Gabriele is in charge of content at clevelandcavaliers.com. Super agent man: Anderson Varejao’s agent Dan Fegan represents 17 players and ranks No. 6 on hoopshype.com agent power list. The lone all-star of the bunch is Phoenix Suns forward Shawn Marion. But the client he represents to pay attention too is Nene. Fegan secured Nene an average yearly base salary of roughly $10 million for five years. Nene played 26.8 minutes a game last season and averaged per game 12.2 points and 7.0 rebounds. Varejao played 23.9 minutes a game and averaged 6.8 ppg and 6.7 rpg. Mike Brown in good company: Coach Brown has compiled a 100-64 record and a .609 winning percentage after two seasons. Out of 24 current NBA coaches with at least 100 wins, Brown’s winning percentage ranks No. 5 tying him with current Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman. The four coaches with higher winning percentages have combined for 18
league titles: Avery Johnson (.785), Phil Jackson (.700), Gregg Popovich (.676) and Pat Riley (.656). Salary time: Fans keep hearing about cap flexibility. It won’t be a reality for at least two more seasons. Eric Snow, Drew Gooden, Donyell Marshall, Damon Jones, LeBron James, Larry Hughes and Zydrunas Ilgauskas are tied down for this season and next. LeBron, Hughes and Z could be in Cavaliers uniforms barring trades or retirements until 2010. The team also holds options on Cedric Simmons and Shannon Brown in 2010. Headliners: The last Cavalier, not named LeBron, to be featured prominently on a Sports Illustrated cover was Terrell Brandon on Feb. 10, 1997. Gooden and Hughes attempting to stop a driving Tony Parker appear on the San Antonio Spurs 2006-07 NBA Champions Commemorative Edition from June 22.
Below is some athletes cover tallies. Michael Jordan: 49 LeBron: 9 (NBA Preview from 2006-07 season featured three different covers with LBJ, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade appearing on each) Dwyane Wade: 7 Carmelo Anthony: 6 Jim Brown: 4 Bernie Kosar: 3 Tim Couch: 1 Cory Snyder: 1.
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