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TODAY Women’s soccer faces the University of Richmond in a non-conference matchup at 7:30 at Robins Stadium in Richmond, Va.
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Insane Clown Posse will perform at Mainstage Morgantown at 8 p.m. as part of its Riddlebox Tour. Tickets are $25, and the show is open to all ages.
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The Color Run comes to Morgantown this weekend at Mylan Park. Registration costs $55 on the day of the race and comes with a T-shirt, temporary tattoo, a color pack and a free Goo Guard phone case. The event starts at 9 a.m..
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Changes to Greek life bring about mixed feelings BY TAYLOR AMBROSE CORRESPONDENT
The organization that was once the life of every party is now the organization cleaning up Morgantown after the party. While all West Virginia University sororities and fraternities were eager to display their philanthropic and honorable accomplishments at “Meet the Greeks” Sept. 13 to prospective freshman, not many were eager to explain the painful changes that got them to this point. “The changes brought to the community at WVU are simply to get us to a place where we needed to be all along,” said Roy Baker, Director of Greek life. Baker was hired last year
after fall recruitment with the uneasy task of confronting and reforming the problems in Greek life. Small issues were growing into large ones, and unfortunate consequences have been the fallout. “Many of our chapters did not have a solid new member education process that focused on teaching new members the fundamental purposes and expectations of fraternity membership,” Baker said. For the first time in the University’s history, freshman who want to rush will have to wait until the spring semester, giving them time to get adjusted to college before they make this big decision. New members also must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
and agree to commit to Greek life’s values of scholarship, leadership, community and philanthropy. “(Chapters) were more focused on their social lives than they were on the fundamental values of which they were founded,” Baker said. “They were not focused on academic achievement, as too many members were not academically eligible to be members of the organization.” Another issue, Baker said, was the lack of accountability among Greeks for their actions. There was not a strategy or mechanism in place to hold people accountable for inappropriate behavior, and chapters were not adhering to their national chap-
ters’ policies when holding events. In only one year, Baker, along with the three Greek life councils, the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Association and the National Panhellenic Council, have been able to address all these issues and implement the necessary adjustments for each fraternity and sorority. The fact that these new rules were necessary and, overall, positive made it hard for current members of Greek life to speak out about the difficulties of changing the entire culture they had been accustomed to. “I love community service and giving back. But I hate how everything feels so forced and strict,” said a
senior fraternity member who preferred to remain anonymous. “Some of the rules are ridiculous and have changed who we are.” However, nobody was willing to discuss the details of these “ridiculous” rules. Instead, they only spoke about the large, reasonable rules that everyone agreed were necessary. “We’ve always done philanthropy events and community service, but now it is just highlighted in a different way,” said Alpha Xi Delta member Carly Magnotta. “This is a good change, but it is still a change and that’s always hard.” Kappa Kappa Gamma president, Abigail Helmick believes these changes will start to feel more natural
and normal as more and newer members join the groups. “I think the changes are for the best and with a positive outlook Greek life can become something the community is proud of,” she said. Some current members didn’t join Greek life to become a better citizen and now they are being forced to be. “Honestly, if I was a freshman I probably wouldn’t be rushing anymore,” the anonymous source continued. “In the years to come we (fraternities) are going to be attracting a different crowd. People who are more studious and have their lives together, which is great, but that’s just not my crowd.”
Clinton, Trump Prepare for First Presidential Debate BY DANIEL BLAIR CORRESPONDENT
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are gearing up for the first of three presidential debates. The two candidates will face off Monday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY, marking the beginning of the penultimate phase of the 2016 election season. The debate will be moderated by NBC News’ Lester Holt and broadcasted on all major news networks at 9 p.m.
“I’ll treat her with respect as long as she treats me with respect,” Trump told FOX News’ Bill O’Reilly. Clinton, however, claims she’s prepared for personal attacks if they come, telling the Steve Harvey Show that she understands “it’s a contact sport.” Anticipation for the debate has generated speculation aplenty about how the candidates will perform, and whether it will affect the trajectory of the race. “There’s nothing like a
first impression,” said political science professor David Hauser. “This is the first time where the mass public gets to make concrete decisions about the candidates.” With so much at stake, both candidates have taken time off the campaign trail to prep for the debate. Trump will hold just one more event before Monday night, while Clinton has had very few public appearances this week. Given the dynamics between the candidates, with
64 percent of respondents in the latest New York Times/CBS News poll indicating that they did not feel Trump “has the right temperament and personality to be a good president,” this debate is a prime opportunity for Trump to rehash his image in a more positive light. “People have an image of what a president is and they have an image of what Trump is; if Trump can make those two things come together, he wins the debate,” Hauser said.
Despite the excitement building around the first encounter between the candidates, the start of debate season does not come without controversy. Both Libertarian Party nominee Gary Johnson and Green Party nominee Jill Stein were left off the debate stage after failing to meet the 15 percent polling threshold set by the Commission on Presidential Debates, which organizes the three presidential debates and the one vice presidential debate.
Johnson supporters, and later Johnson himself gathered in front of the Commission’s office in Washington, D.C. to protest. Meanwhile, Stein is organizing a protest at the site of the debate itself. On the campaign’s website, senior advisor for the Stein campaign, Kevin Zeese, let protestors know they may be asked to “escort our candidates into the debates.” “This situation may lead to arrest,” he said. “it is possible but not definite.”
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FRIDAY SEPT. 23, 2016
WVU Homecoming 2016: Brandon Galindo and Kallie Nealis BRANDON GALINDO BY LENA CAMILLETTI The Mountain Mama beauty is what drew senior criminology student and Homecoming King candidate Brandon Galindo to attend West Virginia University. “I came here on a visit on a whim, but instantly fell in love with the atmosphere,” he said. “There are few things I love more than being surrounded by mountains.” Galindo is no stranger to leadership, as he is currently serving as Sigma
KALLIE NEALIS BY LENA CAMILLETTI
Loyalty, kindness and giving back to the community is how strategic communications student Kallie Nealis defines a West Virginia Mountaineer. The Bridgeport native has made it her goal, as she concludes her fourth year at West Virginia University, to be the epitome of school spirit. She has been a member of the WVU Dance Team since 2013, and continues to serve as the vice president and co-captain for the second year in a row. While she has been awarded multiple titles with the dance team, she emphasized the leadership she gained working with
Phi Epsilon vice president, and was previously the vice president of finance for Culturas WVU. Additionally, he has also been an intern for WVU Student Government Association, complimenting the law and legal studies minor he is pursuing. Galindo is also working on several projects, that support his belief in giving back to the community, one of which deals with flood relief for Southern WV. “I would use the title of Homecoming King as momentum to continue working on my current service project helping with the flood relief in
Southern West Virginia,” he explained. Though Galindo was not raised in the Mountain State, he feels rooted as a dedicated Mountaineer, driving him to offer support in times of need. And, Galindo believes there is a duty that comes with being part of the West Virginia community. “To me, being a Mountaineer means having a sense of pride and giving back to those who have paved the way for you,” he said. “I have never met a single person who has been ashamed to call themselves a Mountaineer, and I feel
that will never happen. We owe those people for paving the way, by doing the same for generations to come.” As Galindo brings his time at WVU to a close, he hopes to be remembered not only as a prideful mountaineer, but as a Homecoming King. “I take pride in being a Mountaineer, and want to live the tradition that is Homecoming.”
her teammates. “I’ve learned that being a part of the team is much more than cheering and dancing at WVU sporting events. We are expected to represent WVU by upholding its values, which has taught me what it truly means to be a Mountaineer,” she said. Nealis is involved with more on campus than sports. Whether it is working with the Blue and Gold Crew, a student membership for WVU Alumni, or WVU Love Your Melon Campus, an organization dedicated to improving lives of children battling cancer, she commits herself to the project. In addition, she is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, as well as Order of Omega, an honor society only for the
top three percent of WVU Greek life members. Nealis considers being crowned WVU’s Homecoming Queen one of the greatest honors she could receive. It would not just be for her, but also her family, who inspired her to attend the University since she was a child and encouraged her to always be the best Mountaineer she can be. “If I were to be crowned Queen next Saturday, I would use the title to be a representative of the University by giving back to the State and the Morgantown community, as well as be a leader to other students during my final year and a half left as a WVU student,” she said. Her sense of pride in be-
ing a Mountaineer is what carried her through her collegiate career. “Mountaineers are more than WVU fans, but are people who represent the State and University for the incredible home that it is to many. They are people who would give everything that they have to better the life of another and exemplify a sense of love and loyalty for their State and University that can’t be matched, which they take with them no matter how far they may travel,” Nealis said. “Striving to be the best Mountaineer I can be has taught me the meaning and importance of embodying all of these qualities, and I will always be thankful to call myself one.”
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OPINION | 5
OPINION
Barack Obama’s presidency: 8 years in review BY MATT MENDE CORRESPONDENT
Assessing the administration of Barack Obama is a challenge. Obama was able to score some key policy wins, however, his presidency has been one of unfulfilled promises. President Obama was elected in 2008 after running a campaign based on “hope,” as his famous slogan reflected. The first-term senator from Illinois defeated three-term Senator John McCain in 2008. With his election came a sense of optimism in American politics. The charismatic Obama instilled belief in millions of Americans that things would be far different from the previous eight years under Republican President
George W. Bush. Two of the most significant accomplishments for the Obama presidency were the passage of healthcare reform and securing the right to marriage for same-sex couples. Passing a healthcare bill was Obama’s biggest goal heading into his presidency. Its negotiation and passage was a political nightmare. Republicans in congress were able to block the creation of the single-payer health system advocated by the president, however, since March 2010, the Affordable Care Act has still given affordable healthcare to millions who were previously uninsured. Obama also brought important change via the judicial branch. The Supreme Court, in a
5-4 ruling in June 2015, guaranteed same-sex couples the right to marry. Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan were both Obama appointees and crucial in the monumental ruling. “I think his biggest failure isn’t a policy failure, it’s that he legitimately wanted to be a bi-partisan president,” said David Hauser, political science professor and faculty advisor to the WVU Young Republicans. “I think he is really unhappy with his inability to find common ground.” Polarization in American politics has reached its peak. Obama’s presidency has also been disappointing in some specific policy areas. Under his watch, the federal government’s war on drugs has continued (with some glimpses of transition), the National Security Agency
has conducted a campaign of spying on American citizens, and thousands of civilians were killed in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan via American drone strikes. Overall, Barack Obama will go down in history as a significant President. He was the first nonwhite person to hold the most powerful position in the world, and deserves a lot of credit for passing the Affordable Care Act, as well as same-sex marriage equality. Obama failed to deliver on the goal and bright promise of unity that came with his 2008 election. But when we look at our two current candidates for president, it is hard not to think the charisma, poise and integrity of our 43rd president will be sorely missed.
ICYMI: THIS WEEK IN THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Bush for Clinton: Former Republican President George H.W. Bush said he will vote for Hillary Clinton come November. The 41st president is the latest big name Republican to reject Donald Trump. Already Mitt Romney, Gov. Jeb Bush, Sen. Ted Cruz, and Gov. John Kasich have all denounced Trump. Clinton cracks us up: Hillary Clinton appeared on Between Two Ferns, a show where guests are interviewed satirically by comedian Zach Galifianakis. Their exchange included: GALIFIANAKIS: What happens if you become pregnant? Are we gonna be stuck with Tim Kaine for nine months? How does this work? CLINTON: I...I could send you some pamphlets that might help you understand. Syrians are Skittles: Trump’s son Donald Jr. made headlines Monday with a tweet that likened Syrian refugees to Skittles. It asked, “If I had a bowl of Skittles and I told you just three would kill you. Would you take a handful? That’s our Syrian refugee problem.” The tweet received widespread criticism. Mars Candy, the producer of Skittles, responded: “Skittles are candy; refugees are people, it’s an inappropriate analogy.”
WVU Students sound off: Obama’s presidency
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“I think Obama has picked up the pieces a little where George Bush and the congress made a foreign policy mistake with the Iraq war.” -Nathan Rodriguez Senior Political Science student Bakersfield, CA
“I don’t think he accomplished all of the goals he set for himself, but he certainly worked toward them.” -Bailey Ream Sophomore Piano Pedagogy Vienna,WV
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“I know he implemented Obamacare, I know he tried to pull troops out of Iraq, I don’t think that went too well.” -Allen Denis Senior Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering student Pittsburgh, PA
“Obamacare has helped out a lot of people, but that is one of the reasons we have gone into so much debt.” -Chase Jarrett Sophomore Civil Engineering student Cross Lanes, WV
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FRIDAY SEPT. 23, 2016
Mon County Ballpark to host first beer festival BY SARAH TROPKOFF CORRESPONDENT
More than 50 beers will be available for fans at the first annual Home Run and Hops Craft Beer Festival on Saturday. The West Virginia Black Bears will host the event at the Monongalia County Ballpark Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Along with local beer, the festival will also feature food and music throughout the park. The Monongalia County Ballpark opened at the in-
augural Black Bears game in June 2015. This will be its first off-season event. “We are trying to do more off-season, non-gameday events,” said Jackie Riggleman, assistant general manager of the WV Black Bears. “We have a long off-season, so it just keeps us connected to the community.” Riggleman said a partner team hosts a popular event like this each year. “Since there wasn’t anything like this in the area, and we know craft beer is a niche
thing here, we wanted to be able to highlight it,” she said. Each ticket purchased will include a souvenir tasting cup and 20 3oz. beer sample tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets will be available for purchase. Five students from a West Virginia Unviversity event planning class were responsible to plan the event at the ballpark. The group will turn in an event book to help the Black Bears make this an annual event “It’s going to be very laid
back,” Riggleman said. “There will be music, beer tastings and tailgating games. People can relax and go station to station. We just want people to be able to enjoy being at the ballpark and the people they are with.” Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Until Friday, tickets can be purchased for $35. At the event, tickets will be $40. A designated driver ticket is available for $5. No one under 21 will be able to attend the event. Children, strollers and pets are not allowed in the ballpark.
Featured West Virginia Breweries Big Timber Brewing Company Bridge Brew Works Chestnut Brewing Company Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company Morgantown Brewing Company Mountain State Brewing Company
“Race” premieres Friday at Creative Arts Center Critically acclaimed Broadway hit “Race” will premiere Friday evening at the Creative Arts Center. The show is meant to push audiences to reexamine their thoughts on American culture, racial biases, societal norms and truth and justice, according to a WVUToday press release. “Race” will premiere at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23-24, 2 p.m. on Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27-30 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the Gladys G. Davis Theatre at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets may be purchased by calling (304)293-SHOW, or by visiting the CAC or Mountainlair Box Offices. PHOTOS BY JUSTIN DAVIS / THE DAILY ATHENAEUM
Pictured: Andra Ward Jr., Rick Mugrage and Emana Rachelle prepare for the Friday premiere of “Race.”
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FRIDAY SEPT. 23, 2016
FASHION FRIDAY
Fall’s Fun Fashion
by Alainia Conrad, Fashion Columnist
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Jessica Becker poses in the latest Fall patterns. It’s finally happening—the sweaty dog days of summer are transitioning into the cool and crisp days of fall. But what to wear during this in-between period when you’re just as comfortable in shorts and a T-shirt as you are in jeans and a hoodie? Invest in these pieces to give your wardrobe an autumnal update and smoothly transition into fall like the reddening leaves. This season is all about embellishments, fun fabrics and pattern mixing. A decorated bomber or denim jacket is the perfect on-trend piece to add an extra layer to your fall outfits—and they can be worn with everything from lace maxi dresses to leggings and your favorite sweatshirt. Asos and Nasty Gal sell satin bombers and embroidered denim for around $90 to $150. To buy the trend for less, Forever 21 has a selection of souvenir and varsity jackets and patched denim (for women and men) for $50 and under. Take a DIY approach to the look by adding patches and pins to a jacket you already own.
Look for suede, velvet, and brocade booties adorned with embroidery, patches and appliqué. The low ankle allows you to wear booties with shorts and skirts during the warmer beginning of fall. Check out Topshop for their floral and lavender crushed velvet “Krazy Pointed Boots” for $60 and their “Blossom Embroidered Boots” for $70. Asos carries Miss Selfridge’s “Athena Floral Embroidered Boots” for $150 and Daisy Street’s “Patch Chelsea Boots” for $65. When mixing patterns and decorated pieces, keep a constant color scheme and balance to keep your outfit from looking too busy. The key is to be conscious of the sizes of prints you’re wearing: if your skirt has a large floral print, contrast it with a thin striped top. When in doubt, stick to small patterns all over—wwvery rarely is mixing large patterns going to work. Autumn’s luxe fabrics and layering offer a lot of opportunities for style experimentation—pile on your most daring pieces and be fearless in fashion this fall.
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FRIDAY SEPT. 23, 2016
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ACROSS 1 Out of practice 6 Blue stone 11 It doesn’t last long 14 Casual opening 15 Saudi neighbor 16 Part of un giorno 17 Crayfish habitat 18 Employees 20 Seminal discovery by sports historians? 22 Newspaper supporters 25 LAX stat 26 “You got me there” 27 Comprehensive text on mints? 32 Card game 33 Certain crosscountry traveler 34 Crane’s construction 36 “One Mic” rapper 37 Reaction to Bugs’ continued evasiveness? 41 Common ID 43 Soaps actress Rylan 44 Some kissing sounds 47 Snap 48 How a snail moves? 51 Lend __ 54 “That’s so cute!” 55 Brine-cured delicacy 56 “I plotted against Caesar completely on my own!”? 61 “Doubtful” 62 Be enamored of 66 Relative of -ista 67 View from the Eiffel Tower 68 Traction aid 69 Cold and wet 70 Fragrant compound 71 Quite a while DOWN 1 Kid 2 A, in Acapulco 3 Mess metaphor 4 Canter cousin 5 “Am I clear?” 6 Dieter’s choice 7 Milwaukee : mine :: Marseilles : __ 8 Last of three Catherines 9 Calligrapher’s array 10 Searches (through)
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TODAY IN WV HISTORY On Sept. 23, 1938, 11 Philatelist’s source 12 Peloponnesian region 13 Nature spirits of Greek myth 19 Plains tribe 21 List substitute: Abbr. 22 Cadillac model 23 Hägar creator Browne 24 TV’s “Through the Wormhole,” e.g. 28 Invoice heading no. 29 Initiation 30 Ryan of “Sleepless in Seattle” 31 Night sch. staple 35 Bit of adverbial wordplay 38 Confessional music genre 39 LBJ’s successor 40 Real head-turner in the animal kingdom 41 Deeper into la-la land
42 “From Here to Eternity” Oscar winner 45 Coverageproviding org. 46 __ symbol 49 Bit of equestrian gear 50 __ Beach, Hawaii, home of the 2005 Little League World Series champs 52 “__ suspected!” 53 Salon procedure 57 Hawaiian strings 58 Agitated state 59 Pothole warning 60 Farm female 63 Org. assisting museums 64 Amtrak unit 65 QB’s stat Answers on page 11.
the Mingo Oak was cut down. The Mingo County tree was allegedly alive before Christopher Columbus arrived in America. PHOTO COURTESY OF HTTPS://COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG
FRIDAY SEPT. 23, 2016
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WVU, BYU await neutral site matchup at FedEx Field BY CHRIS JACKSON SPORTS EDITOR
FOOTBALL The Mountaineers return to action Saturday, but this weekend it’s being played out of the state for the first time all season. They’ll face BYU at FedEx Field in Landover, MD, squaring off against a team that’s older and more battle-tested thus far. But there’s more on the line than just records. BYU is one of the top candidates toward Big 12 expansion, and a win over a WVU team already in the conference could increase its chance. Just look at Houston, who beat then-No. 3 Oklahoma on Sept. 3. “No secret that (BYU is)
trying to get into the Big 12, which is probably going to give them a little extra motivation to be able to play this game,” said WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen. WVU has a little motivation of its own, however, even if its players and coaches won’t mention it. It’s looking to improve to 3-0 for the second straight season, getting the team one step closer to a top 25 ranking. Whether or not the Mountaineers come away on top will likely come down to how they contain BYU quarterback Taysom Hill. The 26year old signal-caller is back for one final season, posing a different challenge for the defense. Hill brings in a dual-threat skillset that’s been on display when healthy. He’s rushed for two touchdowns and
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Ka’Raun White looks to break Missouri defensive back John Gibson’s tackle during WVU’s 26-11 victory over the Tigers. thrown for another two, tagging alongside plenty of experience and leadership to command the offense. “I think he’s a really good player,” said WVU defensive coordinator Tony Gibson. “Obviously the kid’s had a lot of success. He’s big, strong, can run it, can throw it, is in control of the offense. That’s
what everybody keeps asking, well they talked about maybe going with the other guy, but a kid with Hill’s savvy and where he’s been and what he’s done, I think it would be hard to turn to the next guy.” And while stopping Hill will be crucial for the WVU defense—one that’s held
opponents to 16 points per game—it can find its way to victory through another aspect: speed. The Mountaineers are quicker than the more experienced, stronger BYU bunch, something that’s been documented in their fast-paced offense. Senior quarterback Skyler Howard has a number of capable options, highlighted by senior Daikiel Shorts, and juniors Shelton Gibson and Ka’Raun White. White believes their speed can overwhelm a secondary that’s tallied six interceptions and allowed only three touchdowns. Gibson and Shorts have already surpassed the 200-yard mark, and White has been making deep strides since last season’s Cactus Bowl. “The corners, I don’t think
can run with us so we’ve got a few plays in mind that’ll work for us to get the ball,” White said. “They look solid but they don’t look like they can keep up. They’re pretty old. I don’t think they can keep up with Shelton (Gibson), me, Daikiel (Shorts) or Jovon (Durante). We’ll just have to wait and see.” If the speed overwhelms BYU and WVU is able to contain Taysom Hill, it could find its way to a 3-0 record. But it’s going to be a challenge, likely the biggest to end the non-conference portion of the schedule. “It’s going to be a challenge for us,” Holgorsen said. “We know that. It’s going to be a fun weekend. Excited about getting over to DC and playing a team that’s on the national stage, and rightfully so.”
Tyron Carrier stresses technique with receiving corps BY DAVID STATMAN SPORTS WRITER
FOOTBALL Heading into the 2016 season, WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen made a public commitment to the pass. Through two games, the aerial attack has looked potent, with starting quarterback Skyler Howard picking Missouri apart underneath, and bombing Youngstown State deep. But while each of West Vir-
ginia’s starting wide receivers have had a big moment or two, wide receiver coach Tyron Carrier still wants to see more. “We still have a lot of bad habits that we’re trying to break,” said wide receiver coach Tyron Carrier. “You’re not going to fix bad habits as fast, but they’re improving on it. They’re putting in effort, but they’re nowhere where they need to be right now.” The Mountaineer receiving corps used its considerable pure speed to burn Youngstown State on the out-
side, hauling in five touchdown catches—three of them coming from over 50 yards. But while juniors Shelton Gibson and Ka’Raun White overwhelmed their FCS opponent with their physical ability, their performance exposed to Carrier a number of fundamental shortcomings, specifically issues with route-running, foot placement and pad level. Carrier used superior technical ability to overcome his lack of size and become one of the most productive wide re-
ceivers in FBS history during his playing career at Houston. In his first job as a position coach, he’s revealed himself to be a stickler for the finer points of the game, and he refuses to compromise his standards even when his group is producing on the field. “They’re putting forth the effort,” Carrier said. “Sometimes they feel like they’ve put in enough when it’s not enough. It’s more than what they did before, but my standards are pretty high in that category, there’s no compro-
mising with that. I can compromise with a couple other things, but not that. They have improved a little bit, but like I said, there is still a long way to go.” With only six hours of on-field practice per week, there’s limited time for Carrier to work on his group’s technique in a live setting. As such, Carrier has drilled his receivers in the film room, as he attempts to get them to recognize their own mistakes and shortcomings. “He’s just trying to sharpen
us up,” White said. “There were a few plays I messed up on or catches I could have made. We just have to keep working and getting right with Skyler out there in practice.” Until the Mountaineer receivers manage to refine their technique to Carrier’s liking, they can still rely on their speed. Holgorsen has called this unit the fastest group of receivers he’s ever coached, and when push comes to shove on Saturday, they believe that BYU’s cornerbacks won’t be able to stay with them.
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FRIDAY SEPT. 23, 2016
Gameday Predictions DANA HOLGORSEN QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “These neutral site games are always very important for us. They’re important for our fan base. We’ve played them before and we’re going to continue to play them again. You guys know what the schedule is. I’m a big fan of them and I know our fan base is as well and will show up and support us as much as they can.”
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GUEST PICKER
West Virginia vs. BYU
UCLA vs. No. 7 Stanford No. 23 Ole Miss vs. No. 12 Georgia No. 13 Tennessee vs. No. 19 Florida
No. 16 Baylor vs. Oklahoma State No. 10 Texas A&M vs. No. 17 Arkansas Last Week: 4-2 Season: 7-5
Last Week: 2-4 Season: 7-5
Last Week: 2-4 Season: 6-6
A look into the BYU Cougars, who to watch BY ABBIE BACKENSTOE SPORTS WRITER
FOOTBALL BYU Head coach Kalani Sitake BYU hired new head coach Kalani Sitake after the 2015 season to replace former head coach Bronco Mendenhall, who left to take on the position of head coach at the University of Virginia. Sitake came directly from Oregon State where he served as defensive coordinator and
assistant head coach. Previous to Oregon State, he spent 10 seasons at the University of Utah where he served as the linebackers coach. Later on he became defensive coordinator and eventually made his way up to assistant head coach. A look into BYU’s schedule After taking a look at BYU’s schedule this season, it’s clear the team is not taking the easy route. The Cougars opened their season playing three strong Pac-12 opponents. In its victorious season
opener against Arizona, BYU’s defense proved it was a force to be reckoned with. A first impression of Sitake was that he took risks, something that wasn’t seen very often from Mendenhall. Unfortunately BYU’s streak didn’t last long when it faced rival Utah, and lost by a devastating one point with a final score of 20-19. Last week, UCLA handed BYU its second loss, giving the team a 1-2 record. BYU will face the West Virginia Mountaineers this Sat-
urday at FedEx Field. This is its only game against a Big 12 opponent this season. Two weeks after WVU, the Cougars take on Big 10 powerhouse Michigan State, which may be their toughest opponent of the season. Players to Watch Taysom Hill (Senior, Quarterback) Although there has been some question with who would be starting at quarterback, Hill or Tanner Mangum, Hill is going to start against WVU. The dual-threat quar-
terback is strong when he is on his game and should not be overlooked. He finished the UCLA game going 26 of 48 for 250 yards with a touchdown and one interception. Butch Pau’u (Sophomore, Linebacker) Pau’u led the team with nine tackles against Arizona. He recorded his career-high and game-high of 19 tackles in last week’s game against UCLA. Fred Warner (Junior, Linebacker) Warner had an impressive
sophomore year, recording four fumble recoveries and a career high in tackles for loss. Against UCLA he had nine tackles and an interception, the fourth interception of his career. Kai Nacua (Senior, Free Safety) Nacua recorded his ninth interception against Arizona and had two interceptions against Utah, upping his career total at 11. That’s the most career interceptions at BYU since 2000.
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