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Gov. calls for emergency fracking rules By Jessica Lear Staff Writer

Acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has announced that West Virginia environmental regulators need to create emergency rules for drilling natural gas. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection will form temporary rules, while lawmakers look into more permanent regulations for natural gas removal in the Marcel-

lus Shale deposit in the state. “This executive order is the first step in my long-term plan to ensure responsible development of Marcellus Shale,” Tomblin said. The rules will specifically focus on a process called hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” “Fracking is what you do to fracture rock that is underground in order to extract natural gas. At the Marcellus Shale site, there is compact clay that’s about 70-80 thousand feet un-

derground,” said Paul Ziemkiewicz, director of the West Virginia Water Research Institute. The fracking process uses mass amounts of water and other chemicals to obtain natural gas from underground. “About 2 to 5 million gallons of water are sent down within 24 hours; it creates very high pressure. When this water returns, it has to be disposed of in some way,” Ziemkiewicz said. Environmentalists share concerns about where the wa-

ter goes once it returns to the surface. “While rare, it can have significant, harmful effects on our citizens, streams, rivers and wildlife. The risk to our citizens, however slight, is too great to not act swiftly,” Tomblin said. Since the water contains various chemicals, it has the potential to be dangerous if it were to leak into sources of drinking water. “If you don’t pay attention to where that water goes when it

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comes back up, it can be bad. You have to be careful to manage the returning water because it can be harmful, as it is salty and has organic substances in it,” Ziemkiewicz said. The fracking industry has announced numerous times that the technique can be done safely. Despite their reassurances, Tomblin has said there is a need for statewide fracking regulations. “I agree with the governor

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Nicholas Mariani, kneeling, Marc Gramlich, floating, and Jason Hamilton, ground, test their experiment aboard the Weightless Wonder.

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WVU students conduct zero gravity research at NASA summer program By Emily Smith Correspondent

West Virginia University’s Microgravity Research Team participated in NASA’s Microgravity University at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. 10 undergraduate students from the WVU College of Engineering and Mineral Resources attended participated in the program for NASA. Microgravity University is a summer program that gives college students a chance to design and evaluate a reducedgravity experiment aboard the fixed-wing aircraft known as the “Weightless Wonder.” To be accepted into the program, teams must first submit a proposal to NASA, which WVUTODAY is then chosen based on sciEngineering students Mark James, left, Sunny Narayanan, middle, and Byron Patter- entific merit and educational son, right, pose with their experiment on NASA’s Weightless Wonder. outreach. The WVU Microgravity Re-

search Team was one of 20 teams chosen from universities across the country, and this wasn’t WVU’s first trip to the Johnson Space Center. In the past 10 years, this summer marked the ninth invitation to Microgravity University for the WVU team. “I was a little nervous because we still had to get the experiment approved by NASA, but I was also excited to fly on a “zero-g” (gravity) plane,” said Nick Mariani, an aerospace engineering major and a member of the team. The focus of this year’s experiment was what is known as a fluidized bed. A fluidized bed occurs when certain conditions cause particles to swirl and flow as if it were liquid. “When the drag force is adjusted to equal the body force,

Facilities Management at West Virginia University will be offering a four-year program for earning journeyman certificates for qualified workers. Apprentices can become trade specialists such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, maintenance workers or general trade employees by studying both in and out of the classroom and using the skills they learn on campus. There are no tuition costs because students will be working 6,400 hours as full-time employees while undertaking onthe-job training from a qualified mentor. They will also spend 540

hours receiving technical education. While more daunting than traditional class work in terms of time spent, this method ensures both proper training for students and maintained facilities at WVU. The pilot program, in place since 2007, is mutually beneficial to the student population and the University. The program is self-sustaining financially because students are working directly for the school. Paul Zepp, assistant director for Human Resources at WVU, said the program is about passing on knowledge from one generation to the next, as well as the passing on of practical skills.

“There’s sort of a shortage now in skilled trade, because of the rise in data processing and computers,” Zepp said. “Now, as the Baby Boomers have started to reach retirement age, there’s fewer and fewer carpenters and electricians. We’ve tried to build our own core of apprentices who know the university’s infrastructure and controls.” Upon graduation, participants will receive an official Journeyman’s card approved by the Department of Labor. The first graduation of skilled workers from the program was June 30. While only six completed the program, all were enthusiastic and saw the time as a good opportunity to start a career here

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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting for Morgantown’s City Council, council members heard a presentation from the Neighborhood Coordinating Council. These presentations, which will feature a different neighborhood association each month, are a part of Morgantown’s “Year of the Neighborhood” initiative. The program is aimed at allowing residents to celebrate favorite aspects of their individual neighborhoods, as well as the community as a whole. During the Neighborhood Coordinating Council presentation Matthew Cross, the vice president of the Suncrest Neighborhood Association, shared highlights from Suncrest’s July meeting. This included the attendance of an officer from the Morgantown Police Department to share facts and statistics on neighborhood crime within the last year and the possible expansion of the city’s emergency alert system to include alerts for

individual neighborhoods. “We have a good system available now, but we’d like to expand to be able to reach some of our more elderly residents,” Cross said. Jeff Mikorski, assistant city manager, said the city’s current alert system, The Nixle system, could easily be expanded to include such alerts. Mikorsi said the system, which currently only sends alerts to cell phones, could also be expanded to send alerts to landlines. Also during the meeting, council members heard presentations from members of the Wiles Hill-highland park Neighborhood Association. The presentation featured homemade cupcakes, which were presented to members of council and local children who displayed their artwork. Chief of Police Edward Preston also gave a presentation reviewing Morgantown’s ordinances dealing with trespassing and members of council discussed several proposed ordinances, which could be added to meeting agendas in the coming weeks. charles.young@mail.wvu.edu

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in developing rules for where the water goes once it reaches the surface. It can cause lots of damage if it’s not properly maintained,” Ziemkiewicz said. Tomblin has announced companies using fracking will now have to report all of the chemicals they use to obtain the natural gas. In addition, companies will have to avoid dumping fracking water on the ground, and

at WVU. Although a two-year obligation to the University is required, they will receive full benefits during their entire tenure and the highest pay grade for their level after graduating. “It was really neat to see them finally come to the end of their program, and now they’re trade workers and journeymen,” said Maria Witt, senior Human Resources Specialist with the program. WVU’s Pilot Apprenticeship program is aimed at offering exciting new opportunities for those who want to work with their hands and begin making a living for themselves immediately. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

ON THE INSIDE WVU center Asya Bussie is one of the few returning players who have played significant minutes for the women’s basketball team. ON PAGE 10

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West Virginia University’s ‘Pride’ of West Virginia, the Mountaineer Marching Band, performs during a home football game.

By Josh Clark Correspondent

The ‘Pride’ of West Virginia, the Mountaineer Marching Band of West Virginia University, is campaigning to offset travel costs to away games for the upcoming year. The Pride Travel Fund, created in 2007 as a way for alumni and friends to show their support for the band, supplements the cost of travel and lodging for the roughly 380 members of the band. The costs include nine full charter busses for each trip, as well as a 120 hotel rooms and a few meals for the band members and staff. Upcoming events for the band that require additional

funding include a trip to Piscataway, N.J., for the Oct. 29 football game against Rutgers University and also an away game against the University of Cincinnati. Jay Drury, director of the Mountaineer Marching Band, said he knows these outreach events are worth every penny. “The band plays an important role in creating excitement and generating Mountaineer spirit with its performances – both home and away,” Drury said. “Away football games serve as a recruiting tool for the ‘Pride,’ and band members represent WVU and the

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DOUG RIGG STEPPING UP After playing sparingly as a freshman, linebacker Doug Rigg is looking to become a bigger contributor in his sophomore season. SPORTS PAGE 10

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Continued from page 1 the particle is suspended and behaves more like a liquid. However, if there is no gravity, there is no way to balance the drag force,” Mariani said. To counteract the lack of gravity, the team used an electromagnetic field to simulate force on the particles, thus allowing fluidization, he said. “After a lot of deliberation, we narrowed it down to redoing a previous experiment or trying something new,” said Travis Corwell, an aerospace engineering major and member of the team. After a team vote, however, the new idea for the fluidized prevailed. Fluidized beds have a wide range of uses, from filtration processes to combustion processes, such as the efficiency of burning coal. The mixing properties of fluidized beds may also promote the building of permanent structures on the moon, furthering the possibility of future civilizations on other planets. The members of the Microgravity Research Team at WVU said they feel grateful for the opportunities they have had, to be a part of such an esteemed program, and feel a sense of pride in contributing to the integrity of their school. “It’s rewarding to know that

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instead inject it into an underground well made for fracking fluids. Industries that use fracking in West Virginia will be expected

Wednesday July 27, 2011

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Opponents of New York’s gay marriage law filed the first lawsuit challenging the measure, an anticipated salvo that came Monday as dozens of same-sex couples exchanged vows in a group ceremony overlooking Niagara Falls a day after the first gay weddings. A representative of New

Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms and a rabbi said in a lawsuit filed in state court that New York’s Senate violated its own procedures and the state’s open meetings law when it approved the bill last month. The lawsuit claims that the Senate prevented lawmakers who opposed the bill from speaking and that the Senate

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Microgravity Research Team members pose with a WVU banner at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Pictured (from left to right) are Marc Gramlich, Jason Hamilton, Nicholas Mariani, Mark James, Sunny Narayanan and Byron Patterson. you’re helping WVU establish itself as a high-caliber academic school, and not just the party school we’ve been known as for so many years,” Mariani said. Corwell said real experience gained from the experiment came in the form of working to-

gether with his teammates to complete their design. “There were times when we didn’t all see eye to eye, but we were still able to get the job done,” he said.

to disclose their source of water, how much water they used, when they withdrew the water and where it was disposed of. Several areas of West Virginia, including Morgantown, Wellsburg and Lewisburg, have banned fracking within city limits because of the potential haz-

ards to drinking water. West Virginia is not the only state that has had issues with regulating natural gas extraction. In Pennsylvania, gas removal has been blamed for contaminating drinking water. Rules have recently been set in Michigan that require extensive information about materials used and their disposal during the fracking process. So far, the rules in Michigan seem to be working as no incidents have occurred. Tomblin and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection said they hope to see similar results in the coming months.

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Members of the WVU Marching Band perform during a home football game.

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Continued from page 1 state when they travel across the country and talk with alums, potential students and Mountaineer fans.” The band is more than mere entertainment to “Mountaineer Nation, said Chris Nichter, assistant director of the marching band. “The band represents the best of the University and state and is a symbol of talent, hard work and class,” Nichter said. “We’re looking forward to some great travel to away games, as well as some regional field show exhibition trips.” The 110th edition of the band will assemble on campus August 14 for band camp, an annual week of rehearsal for the band. Members of the Omicron chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, a national honorary band fraternity, always strive to

assist with uniforms, equipment and other tasks the band requires. The group meets a week before band camp begins to prepare for the arrival of the band. Members of the group also participate in a “Thanka-thon” at the end of the season to thank those who donated to the fund. The Pride Travel Fund results in thousands of donations due to the passionate supporters such as alumni, family members and local businesses. For a complete schedule, fans of the band should regularly check the band’s website at www.WVUBand.org, as current schedule information and major updates are posted there. Anyone interested in donating to the fund can contact the WVU Foundation by calling 304-284-4000 or visiting www.PrideTravelFund. com for more options.

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didn’t follow procedures that require a bill to go through appropriate committees before a full Senate vote. Opponents of the gay marriage law had promised lawsuits. “We should have an open and deliberative process,” the Rev. Jason McGuire, executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, told The Associated Press. “If truly the legislation can stand on its own merits then it should be able to withstand being deliberated publicly.” Spokesmen for Senate Republicans and the state’s attorney general declined to comment. Hundreds of gay couples got married starting Sunday as New York became the sixth and largest state to legalize same-sex weddings. Ceremonies were held around the state, mostly in New York City, where the day’s celebration was tempered by a protest in which thousands of opponents marched to the United Nations. On Monday, a mass wedding in Niagara Falls saw 46 samesex couples exchange vows, and 100 more couples were expected to marry en masse at Bethpage State Park on Long Island on Tuesday. Monday night’s performance of “Hair” on Broadway was to be followed on the St. James Theatre stage by the weddings of three theater couples, with actor Colman Domingo, who was ordained for the occasion, officiating. “’Hair’ has never been just a show; its message of change and hope and inclusion is one we try to live, not just preach,” said Oskar Eustis, artistic director of the Public Theater, one of the producers of the show. “The entire company of this amazing production went to Washington to march for marriage equality and now we are honored to help these loving partners change the world, couple by couple.” In Niagara Falls, a light drizzle fell as partners from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Arkansas and ranging in age from their 20s to their 60s gathered for the ceremony. A handful of opponents clasped hands in a circle and prayed quietly nearby. “Everything we’ve felt and lived in our lives, it’s legal,” Candy Casey, of Buffalo, said after marrying her partner of 21 years, Diane Wnek. “To be able to say to the rest of the world, ‘Yes we count, we’re legal.’”

The ‘Rack’ to offer produce for students The Rack, the food pantry operated by West Virginia University’s Student Organization Services, will receive a shipment of meat and produce on Friday. Food may be picked up from the Mountainlair or the Gaskins House beginning at 3 p.m. -cdy

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Wednesday July 27, 2011

Legislature must compromise on Marcellus Shale Earlier this week, the West Virginia University College of Law hosted a public forum on the regulation of Marcellus Shale natural gas wells. This forum was the second public meeting held by the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Select committee on this controversial issue. The debate, which began after the Charleston, W.Va.–based Northeast Natural Energy invested millions of dollars in a proposal to drill Marcellus Shale wells in the Morgantown Industrial Park escalated after the

Morgantown City Council’s passage of a moratorium on drilling. The discussions have made the general public wary of the dangers posed by this practice against those who insist the economic benefits this form of natural gas drilling can produce are too great to pass on. These disagreements were on full display at this week’s forum, as residents, scientists and members of the natural gas industry voiced their opinions on the matter. Now that the lawmakers

have heard from all the parties involved in this issue, they must work to bridge the gap between the two sides, as both sides have presented legitimate concerns. The dangers this form of drilling poses for public water supplies must be addressed by the establishment of adequate and efficient safety regulations. The method employed to drill these wells, commonly known as fracking, has proven to be prone to accidents, therefore every step must be taken to ensure

safety. On the other hand, the natural gas industry provides a number of potential benefits that should not be overlooked. Increased natural gas output can lead to a decrease in the consumption of foreign oil and coal. It can also be very lucrative. In neighboring Pennsylvania, Marcellus Shale is now a multi-billion dollar industry, providing an economic boon to the state in the form of revenue and jobs. If the legislature acts ap-

propriately, West Virginia can enjoy the benefits of this industry without sacrificing its peace of mind. Our lawmakers on both the state and federal level must ensure that this practice is properly regulated. Despite the potential benefits this industry can provide our state, safeguarding the well-being of the general public and protecting the environment from irreversible harm should always be the number one priority.

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Tragedy in Norway highlights threat of right-wing extremism Jacob lubman Guest columnist

Last week, the world was rocked by a tragedy in Norway. The work of one man, Anders Behring Breivik, was responsible for 76 deaths, the greatest loss of life in a single event in Norway since World War II. The suspect has been called a “right-wing Christian fundamentalist,” a description of a large segment of people, most of whom do not share such hateful and violent beliefs as Breivik does. What is troubling is the denial in this country that such a segment of people could be a threat to our own national security. Breivik’s manifesto, a weighty tome written before his rampage, directly quotes many publications and people heavily involved in the right-wing extremist groups in the U.S. If a man as far away as Norway could be inspired (or more accurately, corrupted) by such hateful speech, it only seems likely that people could be equally affected in the United States. In 2009, the Department of Homeland Security released a report addressing the threat right-wing extremists posed to the security of our nation. The report on domestic terrorism included many rightwing groups, as well as leftwing ones. However, there was huge backlash from some in the Re-

The scene after an explosion at the Norwegian government headquarters in Oslo, Norway, Friday. publican Party against this assertion that these groups were in any way a threat. These critics insisted this was simply a case of political profiling, without any basis in real evidence. Conveniently ignored was the fact that just years before, a similarly styled report had detailed the threat that many more left-wing groups posed at the time. There are a number of small-scale attacks carried out in the U.S. from time to time. The murder of a security guard at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C. blew over quickly, as did the slaying of three Pittsburgh police officers two years ago.

Both acts were racially charged extremist acts but were largely swept under the rug. The motivations behind these two events were not truly examined; strangely enough, they were just brushed aside as the acts of some nut jobs. But that’s what extremism is – it’s people who have taken hold of an idea and warped it into something far beyond the reasonable. And whether we like to admit it or not, there is an issue in this country that hovers below the surface. The election of our first black president, stricter gun control laws, legalization of

gay marriage –these are all issues that bring extremists out of the woodwork, galvanizing them to commit acts of anger and paranoia. Abortion doctors murdered because of their profession are more common than we would like to believe, as are other hate crimes. Such acts are not isolated to this one segment of the population, surely, but it is important to note the rise in these crimes has occurred at a time when right-wing extremist groups have become more vocal and active. At a time in our history when Americans are so concerned with threats from out-

side of our borders, it is easy to ignore the troubles within our own land. Domestic terrorism is a real threat. If we choose to dismiss it or make semi-apologetic remarks toward those responsible (Glenn Beck likened the victims of Breivik’s rampage to Hitler Youth members), it only will embolden those who are not of sound mind to act again in more violent and threatening ways. To this point, the United States has been fortunate – no misguided individuals have taken it upon themselves to commit an atrocity of the magnitude of the one com-

mitted in Norway. The longer we make excuses and people with hate in their hearts are allowed to hide behind our political system, the greater chance there is that we will soon be caught unprepared for a similar bloody act. This is not a witch hunt; this is a matter of security. We need to wake up and realize one of the greatest threats to this country is here in our own backyard. Until we can adequately deal with the denial of the danger of right-wing extremism in this country, our battle against domestic terrorism is a lost cause.

Lawmakers must set aside partisan politics, solve debt crisis Jason Bailey SGA President

As Student Body President at West Virginia University, I see it as my responsibility to not only look after the wellbeing of our students while on campus, but also to ensure their success as alumni of WVU. Last week, I was joined by

more than 115 college student body presidents representing more than 2,000,000 students across 40 states in signing a letter to Washington calling on leaders from both parties to put aside their differences, raise the debt ceiling and pass a bold, balanced and bipartisan budget deal. We students weren’t looking to push a particular agenda, or asking for one segment of society to sacrifice more than another; we simply sought to ask

our leaders one question: “Do we have a deal yet?” That answer, unfortunately, is still no. On Friday evening, debt talks between House Speaker John Boehner and President Obama collapsed, even though it had looked as though they were closing in on a “big deal” – one which will cut some $3 trillion from the deficit over the next decade. The talks broke down over the extent to which raising new revenue should be on the ta-

ble as part of a deal. This is deeply disappointing. The hour is growing late, and the August 2 deadline – when our country will no longer be able to pay all of its bills – is rapidly approaching. We can’t afford to stake our short- and long-term economic future over a political squabble about raising the debt ceiling. Also, we can’t pass up an opportunity to solve our deficit problems because of pledges,

partisanship or pettiness. Democrats don’t like cutting spending, Republicans don’t like raising revenue, yet we have divided government; Democrats control the Presidency and the Senate, while Republicans control the House of Representatives. The only clear path out of this quagmire is a compromise – one which puts everything on the table. Students have an enormous amount at stake in this debate. Our futures as working Amer-

icans, as homeowners and even our long-term future as retirees stand to change based on the decisions of only a few in Washington. This can’t be about partisan politics anymore.Our country and our future are in serious trouble, and the clock is ticking. People in Washington like to talk about “kicking the can down the road.” Well, we young people are that can. We’ve got to tell our leaders we’re ready to kick back.

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LITERACY VOLUNTEERS is seeking volunteers for one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language. Volunteer tutors will complete tutor training, meet weekly with their adult learners, report volunteer hours quarterly, attend at least two inservice trainings per year, and help with one fundraising event. For more information, call 304296-3400 or email MCLV2@comcast.net. CATHOLIC MASS is held at St. John University Parish at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. MOUNTAINEER SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is an allvolunteer nonprofit that promotes spay/neuter to reduce the number of homeless pets that are euthanized every year. M-SNAP needs new members to help its cause, as does ReTails, a thrift shop located in the Morgantown Mall. For more information, go to www.m-snap.org. THE CONDOM CARAVAN will be in Room G304 of the Health Sciences Center on Mondays and the Mountainlair on Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. The caravan sells condoms for 25 cents or five for $1. INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP is an interdenominational student-led organization that meets weekly on campus. Everyone is welcome to attend events. For more information, email Daniel at ivcfwvu@yahoo. com or visit the IVCF website at www.wvuiv.org.edu. THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE meets on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of every month at noon at Hatfields in the Mountainlair. All students and faculty are invited. For more information, email amy.keesee@mail. wvu.edu. THE CHEMISTRY LEARNING CENTER, located on the ground floor of the Chemistry Research Laboratories, is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. THE M-TOWN MPOWERMENT PROJECT, a community-building program run by and geared toward young gay or bisexual men 18 to 29, is creating an environment in the Morgantown community where young men can feel empowered to make a difference in their lives. Mpowerment also focuses on HIV and STD prevention education. For more information, call 304-319-1803. THE MORGANTOWN FUN FACTORY, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to work at the Children’s Discovery Museum of West Virginia. For more information, go to www.thefunfactory.org or email CDMofWV@gmail.com. CHRISTIAN HELP, a nonprofit that offers free resources to the less fortunate, is in need of volunteers to assist with its programs. For more information, call 304-296-0221. CO M M U N I T Y N E WCO M E R S CLUB is a group organized to allow new residents of the Morgantown area an opportunity to gather socially and assimilate into their new home community. For more information, email morgantownnewcomers.com.

HOROSCOPES BY JACQUELINE BIGAR BORN TODAY This year, zero in on what you want. Your luck factor increases right before your birthday in 2012. Take an active stand in your profession and/or community. The end result might be different from what you desire, but ultimately will work for you. If you are single, you attract many people. Making choices that work takes skill. If you are attached, the two of you have much to celebrate. You also need time alone. Close off a tie that isn’t working this year. CANCER can cause trouble. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHHH Verbalize your concerns as well as the positives. Others need to know your priorities. By not sharing them, ultimately, you could cause a problem. Be responsible for your side of an issue or your opinion. Don’t try to control what happens. Let events flow. Tonight: Hang close to home. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHH Finances continue to be important. Please don’t dismiss the importance of your innate assets. Sometimes you undermine yourself. Schedule a talk over dinner or for as late as possible. Know what your expectations are. Don’t undermine yourself. Tonight: Visit with friends. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH You are pushing hard to get where you want. Others might not understand the unpredictability of the moment. You could have too much energy for your own good. Speak your mind and communicate. Don’t close off. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HH An insight could stop you cold. At first you might not understand the nature of someone’s emotional behavior. You will get important feedback. Willingly assume the limelight. Curb a need to spend when you are stressed. Tonight: Nap, then out. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHHH Use the daylight hours to the max. Stay in tune with your true goal. Sometimes it is easy to get tossed off kilter by so many people and their individual agendas. An important piece of news heads your way. Tonight: A little mystery shrouding your plans could add excitement. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHH Assume a position of leadership, knowing full well where your goals vary from the collective. You might need to make that difference known before executing plans. Opinions might be interesting but not helpful. Tonight: Do absolutely what you want. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHHH Keep reaching out. A key person will respond with delight when he or she hears from you. This person might need to hear your feedback. The unexpected weaves through interpersonal relationships. Tonight: Accept the spotlight. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH Willingly work with a partner. You’ll come up with unusual solutions together. An associate’s reaction might stun both of you. Detach. Try to walk in this person’s shoes, and much more will make sense. Have a much-needed conversation. Tonight: Go with your

imagination. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHHH Others let you know that they don’t want or need your help. Grab this opportunity and further a personal project. You might not need to say a lot. Let others assume some responsibilities that you have always handled. Tonight: Togetherness. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHH Clear out as much as possible. You could be overwhelmed by everything that you need to do. Look at your goal and just start doing. You have much more energy than you realize. Schedule a meeting for tomorrow, if possible. Tonight: Out on the town. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Be as playful as you can be. Understand what is happening within a relationship. Someone’s aggression is coming from insecurity, hurt and anger. Thinking it is cute, much less sharing that thought, could inflame an already difficult situation. Tonight: Let the fun happen. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHH You are coming from a solid place. Though you might be uncomfortable with someone’s assertive manner, know that you are not changing it either. Schedule a talk as late as possible, when you might be more relaxed. Your creativity soars late today. Tonight: Midweek break. BORN TODAY Olympic figure skater Peggy Fleming (1948), wrestler Triple H (1969), singer Bobbie Gentry (1944)

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‘Captain America’ big on action scenes, little on story jesse tabit a&e writer

Ever since the debut of Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” in 2002, Marvel has churned out one super hero movie after another. This has been especially true in the last couple of years in preparation for “The Avengers” next year, where several of Marvel’s best known heroes join forces. Earlier this summer we were introduced to Thor and now we meet Captain America. Capturing the spirit of blockbuster summer movies, “Captain America: The First Avenger” dishes out the requisite amount of action, adventure and entertaining characters. However, though its fun spirit brings to mind the adventure flicks of yesteryear, as a Marvel film, Captain America is basically just a setup for next summer’s highly anticipated “The Avengers.” Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) is skinny. Steve Rogers is weak. Yet, no one can break his spirit. Loyal to his friends and his coun-

try, Rogers is willing to sacrifice himself to save others. That is why he is chosen by Dr. Abraham Erskine (Stanley Tucci) to undergo a top-secret experiment that will grant him incredible strength and agility, the ultimate super soldier, giving the Americans a great advantage against Hitler in WWII. More importantly though, our country needs Rogers to take down Johann Schmidt (Hugo Weaving). A seemingly invincible madman, Schmidt has plans to destroy the world using a deadly power that literally evaporates anyone in its path. With a strong start, showcasing Rogers’ physical weakness but unbeatable spirit, I found myself anxious to see him evolve. To my disappointment, the film throws Rogers into battle immediately after his transformation, leaving the audience no room to savor his new power. Director Joe Johnston (“October Sky”) could have at least used a training montage. The screenplay pushes out several hokey moments, highlighting the movie’s light action tone accompanied by a so-so orchestral score. This tone would

otherwise be fine, however the movie feels awkward when delving into its more serious instances. This is evident in a scene where an important character meets his untimely death. On the plus side, performances in the film are all great. Haley Atwell does an excellent job as Peggy Carter, Rogers’ love interest, who is tough and not afraid to take on a few Nazis. Tommy Lee Jones fits perfectly as Colonel Chester Phillips, a role he seems to have a lot of fun with, and the filmmakers could not have chosen better than Weaving (“The Matrix”) as the villainous Schmidt. Last, but not least, is Evans in the role of the heroic Captain America. A very capable actor, though his charm is underused, Evans does a good job of channeling a man who knows the value of strength and power. The digital effects in the film, especially the ones used to portray the weak Rogers,’ are more than impressive and the action sequences are often captivating. The film does feature a compelling introduction, an excellent third-act aerial battle, as well as a clever ending. However, due

‘Captain America:The First Avenger’ tells the story of Marvel Comics character Captain America (Chris Evans) during World War II. to a middle filled with plot holes and cheesy dialogue, I can’t help but feel “Captain America: The First Avenger” was simply made to promote next summer’s “The Avengers.” Also, after Rogers received his super strength, I never felt like

anything was at stake; like the character was never in danger. These unfortunate aspects keep Captain America from achieving the Marvel greatness of films like “Iron Man” and “Thor.” At the end of the day, “Captain America: The First Avenger” is

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pened early on, and I was forced to sit through a mind-numbingly predictable second half. The acting wasn’t bad. Kunis was, as always, adorable. Timberlake was surprisingly funny, but in a really stupid way, making it hard to believe that Jamie would have any interest in him at all. Patricia Clarkson, who plays Jamie’s outrageous mom Lorna, added a lot of spice to the movie.

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the two hours. This movie tried to disguise itself as a comedy by throwing in a bunch of curse words, but it was really just a chick flick incognito.

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It seems like Hollywood is infatuated with the anti-romantic idea of two friends trying to succeed a no-strings-attached relationship without those pesky feelings getting in the way. They’re trying the formula once again with new flick, “Friends with Benefits.” Dylan (Justin Timberlake) is tied down to his job and unable to make any kind of commitment. Jamie (Mila Kunis) is a tough New Yorker who dreams of a fairy-tale romance, but is too emotionally damaged to attain one. Both of them have seen their fair share of rejection. However, after Jamie recruits Dylan to come to New York and work for GQ magazine, they become good friends and decide that they want the “benefits” too. “Friends with Benefits” started out strong and had a lot of great laughs, but faltered in the middle and continued dragging on. The movie was directed by Will Gluck, who also directed last year’s terribly witty comedy, “Easy A,” so I had high hopes for his new endeavor. It attempted to parody cliché

romantic comedies and the ridiculously high standards they set for both men and women, so it became increasingly irritating as the two leads fell victim to the same clichés they were trying to lampoon. As soon as the movie lost any originality and started to follow the formulaic routine of a romantic comedy, it became easy to lose interest. Unfortunately, this hap-

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Wednesday July 27, 2011

EA’s ‘NCAA Football 12’ scores touchdown for fans michael carvelli sports editor

With the college football season approaching, EA Sports released the newest installment of its college football franchise on July 12. After the success of last season’s version of the game, many fans were excited to see what new changes would be made when “NCAA Football 12” came out. And Tiburon, the developers of the game, didn’t disappoint – putting out the most authentic game this franchise has ever had. The gameplay is mostly the same. Perhaps the biggest change on that front is a new tackling system that makes every hit in the game seem much more realistic than in years past. “NCAA 12” did most of its changes with the gameplay in the Dynasty and Road to Glory modes in the game. For the last few years in the Road to Glory mode, you created your player and had the

state playoffs of your player’s senior season of high school to impress colleges and earn scholarships. This year, you get to play your entire senior season prior to the playoffs and your eventual collegiate career. This game’s version of Dynasty mode has also made great strides in making your journey to becoming the best head coach in the country more comparable to real life. Instead of just beginning as a team’s head coach, you can now choose to begin your career as an offensive or defensive coordinator at a school before working your way up to eventually becoming the man in charge. If you choose to be a coordinator, you only control the side of the ball you’re coaching and recruiting – just like an offensive or defensive coordinator really does. Once you get promoted to the ranks of head coach, that’s when you’re allowed to control both the offense and defense. You sign your contract with a school and are given goals you have to complete each season. Fail to complete those goals, and you’ll soon find yourself without

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offseason. This shows you which jobs are open, when teams contact you about filling an open position and when they decide to pass on you in favor of another coach. While the game makes small tweaks to improve the already stellar gameplay, the biggest improvements in the game come from the presentation. The developers obviously attempted to make this installment feel more like it is something you’re watching on television

than a video game you’re playing. The graphics prior to the game starting are pulled almost directly from what college football fans see every Saturday on ESPN. There is more emphasis on the traditions teams embrace before the game starts. You get to see the Georgia bulldog run out onto the field, Colorado running out of the tunnel and on the field with its Buffalo mascot and Florida players touching the Gator statue before entering the field.

“NCAA 12” is definitely an improvement, but there really weren’t a lot of drastic changes from last year’s version to this year’s. But that is probably just because EA Sports and Tiburon knew you shouldn’t change something already great – and that’s exactly what the NCAA Football franchise is.

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I remember when Roger Ebert first said video games aren’t art. When I heard it, I understood exactly where Mr. Ebert was coming from, but games such as ‘Bastion’ prove him wrong. Developed by Supergiant Games, “Bastion” is about a young man who has awoken in a room floating over an abyss. As he starts to move around, a path builds itself in front of him out of nothingness and the hero, known only as the Kid, journeys towards the Bastion – the place all townspeople must

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go to in the event of any catastrophic occurence. Along the way the Kid finds his trusty hammer, as well as various other weapons, to defend himself from security systems that have gone haywire and once-peaceful monsters made out of gas that are now out for blood. All of his actions are narrated for players by a man known only as the Stranger, who is the only survivor to greet the Kid once he reaches the Bastion. Now the Kid must journey to what little remains of his hometown, fighting off monsters, collecting new tools and searching for any survivors, with the voice of the Stranger describing his actions along the way. “Bastion’s” gameplay relies

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on a simple RPG-based system, with the Kid being able to equip different weapons and abilities, earning experience for every task he completes and the ability to upgrade his weapons if he has the necessary tools. Though it is well-done and definitely enjoyable, the game’s use of color, music and the Stranger’s narration is what ties it all together in a package worth checking out. While the city has been decimated and the Kid will frequently come upon the ashen remains of the townspeople, wonderfully bright greens, blues and red will light up what little remains, contrasting with the game’s dark mood in a way that makes it uniquely enjoyable. The music takes the other route, perfectly capturing the mood presented with songs that make the players feel the Kid’s apprehension and/or sadness toward his current situation. The best element, though, is the narration. Voiced by Logan Cunningham, the narrator’s sound seems to be a combination of Ron Glass and Morgan Freeman, a voice that is music to the ears. The narration itself is the only dialogue players will hear and, over time, they will come to really enjoy the voice, almost like a grandfather telling a story that’s always worth hearing. The narration itself will directly describe the player’s actions as well, such as falling off of a platform or favoring one weapon over another. These little touches give it a more personal feel, really driving that personal connection to the voice home. “Bastion” is the first release as part Microsoft’s Summer of Arcade for 2011 and, if the rest are as enjoyable, they will definitely be worth checking out.

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Pro-Am a success for new freshmen It might be considered a cheesy cliche to say a team can learn a lot from losing. In the case of the newest additions to the West Virginia menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team, this could actually be true. In the Pittsburgh Summer Pro-Am, a team with seven of the incoming WVU freshmen, transfers Aaric Murray and Juwan Staten and redshirt freshman Kevin Noreen finished just 1-4. A lot of young players could see those struggles as discouragement, but this group doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be doing that. Instead, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided to use the experience to put a chip on their shoulder as they go through summer workouts and prepare for the start of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to dwell on this,â&#x20AC;? said freshman forward Keaton Miles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to take it and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OK, we did bad.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to take this, review over it and try to not make losing a habit.â&#x20AC;? Those should, without a doubt, be some very encouraging words for Mountaineer fans to hear from a player who represents part of what could be a very important recruiting class for the future of the WVU basketball program. Whether they won or lost in the Greentree league, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt when the 2011-12 season rolls around, the experience is going to be vital for a West Virginia team that will need some of the young talent it has to step up and contribute immediately. They got the opportunity to play against a lot of other Division I-A talent, which gave them an interesting look at what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be like when they finally get to step on the floor next season. This summer has given this group of new Mountaineers a chance to get used to the way their teammates play prior to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip to Italy later in the summer. They know what their strengths and weaknesses are and even when they struggle, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting to go through it all together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something that will only make them stronger as a team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody goes through this stage that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going through,â&#x20AC;? Miles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just going through it as a group. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to grow and become accustomed to the college game.â&#x20AC;? Aside from getting to actually play in the summer league games they played in, these freshmen have gotten to also get accustomed to what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be like with another side of college basketball: the weight room. How they get adjusted to the game on the court is one thing, but most of them said one of the biggest shocks when they first got to Morgantown was getting used to the workouts strength and conditioning coach Andy Kettler had in store for them. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear returning players talk about how difficult it is to spend a day with Kettler. Just imagine what it would be like for an incoming freshman who, in some cases, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lift a lot when they were in high school. Going through this could definitely give a shock to these guys, and it will be a

FINDING HIS PLACE Sophomore Doug Rigg ready to contribute at linebacker in 2011 by michael carvelli sports editor

As someone who played sparingly last season, sophomore linebacker Doug Rigg never really anticipated he would have to step up as a leader in 2011. But then, strength and conditioning coach Mike Joseph told him something that really stood out in his mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the next leader behind Najee (Goode),â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Rigg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really thought about that, just being a true sophomore, so I realize I have to step my game up to be one of those people who people can look up to.â&#x20AC;? In his freshman season, Rigg played in every game and finished the season with 14 tackles. He had a season-high five tackles against LSU. Rigg feels, like Goode, his versatility and ability to play every linebacker position in the defense is something that should FILE PHOTO help him stand out amongst evSophomore linebacker Doug Rigg is listed as the starting Sam linebacker heading into fall camp. Rigg had 14 tackles and played in eryone else competing for playall 13 games as a freshman. ing time this season.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Najee makes it much easier because if you need him to play outside, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll play it and he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a lot of time to pick it up,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully I can be that type of player where (defensive coordinator Jeff) Casteel will just say to play outside or play inside, and I can pick it up without having to worry like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;do I know the spot or do I know what to do.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could play outside or inside, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a matter of where I fit best and what three linebackers fit the best in spots.â&#x20AC;? One thing that helped Rigg stand out and earn playing time last season was the fact that he was able to grasp the defensive scheme of the complex 3-3-5 quicker than most freshmen were able to. That will help him if he has to adjust to playing outside or inside linebacker because, although heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penciled as the starter at Sam linebacker heading into fall camp, he understands what the assignments are

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Improvements on defense a must for Cincinnati in 2011 by nick arthur sports writer

Sandwiched between two home games in late November, West Virginia will travel to Nippert Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Nov. 12. Excluding last season, the previous three meetings between the two Big East Conference foes have been decided by a total of 11 points. Following back-to-back Big East Conference Championships in 2008 and 2009, the Bearcats seemed to take AP a step in the wrong direction Cincinnati will return senior quarterback last season. Zach Collaros in 2011. Collaros was named The reason for Cincinna- first team all-Big East in 2010. tiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-8 overall record and 2-5 conference record could be due their new offense and head coaches. Most of the Bearcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; misfortune last season, though, was due to a struggling defense. However, the Bearcats are built for a better showing in 2011. Butch Jones, former West Virginia wide receivers coach, is entering his second season as head coach after posting a 27-13 record in three seasons at Central Michigan. Jones replaced Brian Kelly following the 2009 season less than a week after Kelly accepted the head coaching position at Notre Dame. The Bearcats return 18 starters from last season, led by a trio of standout seniors. Senior quarterback Zach Collaros was a first team all-Big East selection in 2010, his first full season as a starter. Collarosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main target at receiver will be senior D.J. Woods. Woods was second team All-Big East last season and was recently named to the

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Field announced for Las Vegas Classic Last week, the field for the 11th annual iBN Sports Las Vegas Classic was announced. West Virginia will be participating in the tournament and is guaranteed to play four games, two at home and two more at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Dec. 22 and 23. Also in the field with West Vir-

ginia will be Baylor, Saint Mary’s, Missouri State, Bethune Cookman, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Kennesaw State and Tennessee Tech. Baylor finished 18-13 last season and is expected to be one of the best teams in the country in the 2011-12 season. Returning for the Bears is

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sophomore Perry Jones III, who decided to return to school after averaging 13.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game as a freshman. Baylor will also return its top rebounder, senior Quincy Acy, and junior guard A.J. Walton, who led the team with 4.7 assists per game last year. Saint Mary’s is returning four starters from a team that finished 25-9 last season, but fell to Kent State in the first round of the NIT. The Gaels’ appearance in the NIT last year marked the fourth year in a row they have played in the postseason. Saint Mary’s returns junior guard Matthew Dellavedova, who averaged 13.4 points and 5.3 assists per game as a sophomore and senior Rob Jones (13.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg). Missouri State is coming off

a season in which it won its first ever Missouri Valley Conference championship and finished 26-9. The Bears return reigning MVC Player of the Year, Kyle Weems. The senior averaged 16 points and 6.9 rebounds per game last year, while shooting nearly 40 percent from three-point range. Missouri State will be welcoming seven newcomers to its team this season, however, including three junior college transfers and former DePaul guard Michael Bizoukas, who will be allowed to play immediately due to NCAA post-graduate transfer rules. Bizoukas played 16 minutes per game last year as a reserve for the Blue Demons and scored 1.3 points per game. — Compiled by Michael Carvelli

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women’s basketball

Bussie ready to lead young WVU team by john terry sports writer

West Virginia women’s basketball center Asya Bussie admitted she was nervous before the Mountaineers’ first practice on July 21. For the first time in her collegiate career Bussie was the leader and most experienced player on the court. Even though she has already had two solid seasons at WVU, the five seniors who just graduated always overshadowed Bussie. “This year really will make me grow up a lot (after) being here for the first two years when I had the older players,” she said. “We just lost a lot this past year. I have to step up a lot more than I have the last two years, and that requires growing up really fast.” Bussie was one of three players to start each of the 34 games for the Mountaineers a year ago. She finished fourth on the team in scoring with 8.2 points and third with 4.7 rebounds per contest. She also led the team with 54 blocks. Entering her junior campaign, she is also the only player who has locked up a starting position in the eyes of West Virginia head coach Mike Carey. “I know what our post players can do, so I have a good understanding there,” Carey said. “But I have no understanding on the perimeter. It’s wide open for them. It really is. I’m going to

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huge benefit for them to get to go through this now, in the summer, so by the time classes start up in the fall, they’ll already be used to balancing time in the gym and the weight room with time doing work for class. This group of young Mountaineers has gotten their first taste of what college basketball is going to be like, and

play whoever deserves to play.” Even though she knows she will be a starter in the first game, she said she has just as much to work on as the incoming freshman. She started to prepare at the end of last year because Carey wanted her to carry over her hot end to the 2011 campaign. Bussie finished the year with double-figure games in six of the final 13 games. “I think we’ll peak toward the end, which is the best part,” Bussie said. “We all have a lot to work on. I’m glad we’re starting so early just to improve. Because we’re starting early, we’ll have drills down, and with being with the coaches so early, they will be able to tell us what we all need to improve on as a team.” Because the team is departing on a 10-day European tour on Aug. 8, the NCAA permits 10 summer workouts. Carey said he is excited to see his team react this summer when there are starting positions on the line. “(The players last year) knew the position was their’s and we had young people behind,” he said. “This year they’re going to have to work everyday in practice. That’s exciting. “We’re going to see who steps up. I’ve started a lot of freshmen in the past. I have no problem doing that if they’re doing what they need to do.” john.terry@mail.wvu.edu

as he prepares for camp is forming a relationship with players and coaches. That familiarity with everyone is already there, so he can spend his time focusing on making plays and earning more time on the field. “I’m 10 times more comfortable with everybody (than last year),” Rigg said. “I feel like I know where I’m at. I know my position, I know what I can do this year, and it’s just a matter of getting ready for camp right now.” james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

everything they’ve learned so far will prove to be important when they start their first season in a WVU uniform. The most important of any lesson they’ve learned, though, is what it feels like to lose and to struggle. They realized they didn’t like it at all. And, that could be something that will help this year’s recruiting class be something truly special when looking into the future. james.carvelli@mail.wvu.edu

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer has told the team he will retire if he isn’t traded.

Bengals’ owner won’t trade Carson Palmer

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Junior center Asya Bussie is the only starter returning from a West Virginia team that made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament last season.

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watch list for the 2011 Biletnikoff Award along with West Virginia’s Tavon Austin. Senior Isaiah Pead will be back at running back. Pead is most remembered for his 175-yard performance in the Mountaineers’ last trip to Nippert Stadium in 2009. Defensively, Cincinnati returns their top-three leading tacklers from last season. Senior linebacker J.K. Schaffer will return in the middle. Schaffer posted back-toback 100-tackle seasons in 2009 and 2010. Senior defensive tackle Derek Wolfe also returns in the middle of the Bearcats’ defense. Wolfe is projected by many as one of the top defensive tackles available for next year’s NFL draft. It will be imperative for the Bearcat defense to improve before September stumbles upon us. Cincinnati ranked first in the Big East Conference in multiple offensive categories last season including total offense, pass-

Former West Virginia receivers coach Butch Jones is entering his second year as Cincinnati’s head coach. ing offense and third-down conversion percentage. With a solid performance defensively in 2011, Butch Jones and his staff could find themselves back near the top of the Big East standings. With that being said, West Virginia’s strong suit this season will be their offense, which could create a mismatch in favor of the Mountaineers. The time for the game at Nippert Stadium has yet to be determined.

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CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals owner Mike Brown insisted on Tuesday that he won’t trade quarterback Carson Palmer, who wants to leave one of the NFL’s least-successful franchises. Palmer, who has four years left on his contract, told the team in January that he would retire if he’s not traded. The Bengals have only two winning seasons in the last 20 years, one of the worst stretches of futility in league history. Brown said the club will move on without its franchise quarterback. The Bengals plan to hold their first training camp workout Saturday in Georgetown, Ky. “I honestly like Carson Palmer,” Brown said. “He was a splendid player for us. He’s a good person. I wish him well. And he is retired. That is his choice ... I’m not expecting him to be back.” Asked why he wouldn’t trade Palmer and get some draft picks in return, Brown said it was a matter of principle. “Carson signed a contract. He made a commitment. He gave his word,” Brown said. “We relied on his word. We relied on his commitment. We expected him to perform here. He’s going to walk away from his commitment. We aren’t going to reward him for doing it.” Brown has traditionally taken a hard line on players trying to leave. Receiver Chad Ochocinco unsuccessfully lobbied for a trade three years ago, but Brown refused. Ochocinco has one year left on his deal, but is hoping to be released in the next few weeks. Brown and coach Marvin Lewis declined to say anything about Ochocinco on Tuesday other than that he’s under contract. The Bengals picked receiver A.J. Green in the first round of the draft, giving themselves his eventual replacement. The Bengals drafted Andy Dalton in the second round last April. Brown indicated on Tuesday that

he’ll be the starter heading into camp, even though he hasn’t been able to work with coaches because of the NFL’s lockout. Jordan Palmer – Carson’s younger brother – is the only experienced quarterback on the roster. Brown said the team will look for another veteran, but will give Dalton a chance to win the job. “We think he is promising for our future,” Brown said. “Yes, he’ll have teething problems. It won’t be altogether easy for him all the time. But we’re going to put him in there. If he can do it, we’re going to go with him. And I hope he can manage it.” Dalton arrived at Paul Brown Stadium in the afternoon, accompanied by an assistant coach, and went inside for meetings. The Bengals are coming off a 4-12 season that included 10 straight losses. Carson Palmer told the team he wouldn’t be back after Lewis decided to return even though Brown promised no significant changes in how the organization is run. The Bengals originally planned to have players report at Georgetown College – a 90-mile drive south of Cincinnati – on Wednesday and have their first practice a day later. They pushed the schedule back by two days. Players will have physicals at the stadium on Thursday and Friday morning, then report to Georgetown on Friday afternoon. Players visited the stadium throughout the day, getting playbooks and meeting briefly with coaches who were busy trying to contact college free agents. Cincinnati has one of the NFL’s smallest front offices, making a hectic time even more challenging. “It’s been a crazy day,” offensive line coach Paul Alexander said. “In fact, all the linemen came through and I was able to spend about one minute with each guy and then, ‘Get out of here, I’ve got to go try to sign some college free agents.’”