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The end of the race featured a DJ with constant color bombings for all to enjoy.

Colorful 5k hits Morgantown by laura haight correspondent

More than 8,200 people from the greater Morgantown area ran in full color for the Color Me Rad 5k Saturday.

The event took place at Mylan Park to benefit tthe Rosenbaum Family House, and Morgantown wowed race officials with the amount of runners who signed up.

“I’m blown away,” said Trevor White, the director of the race. “When we came here six months ago to plan, we thought 4,000 runners was best case scenario.”

In fact, White was forced to add additional time slots to adhere to the large turnout.

Color Me Rad is a 5k run in which bombs, cannons and mortars are thrown at participants, coloring them various hues from head to toe.

Before the race, there was music at a mini-party to give runners energy for the 5k. Color packets were given to participants to throw in the air to dye their fellow runners.

With multicolored shirts, the participants began the race.

“My favorite part of the race is after the whistle goes off for the first time, and Shannon McKenna/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

Runners crossed the finish line with open arms celebrating their completion of the 5k.

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Maniacs, fans come together for Mountaineer Nation Day

by Hilary Kinney

WVUp All Night attendees send messages to troops

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by Daniel crow

West Virginia University fans from around the world came together Saturday to show their team spirit with the celebration of the second annual Mountaineer Nation Day. According to the Mountaineer Nation Day website, in 2012, there were 424 watch parties worldwide. Mountaineer fans could register their watch parties, private or public, on the website in order to be counted and placed on the map.

The Mountaineer Maniacs did their part by hosting a pregame event on the Mountainlair Green, followed by a watch party at kickoff in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.

Jake Engle, Mountaineer Maniacs assistant executive director, said their goal for this year was to see a record number of participants in watch parties across the country.

“Throughout the nation, there’s a lot of alumni and other former students that try to hold as many watch parties and get-togethers of Mountaineer fans as they can,” Engle said. “I think last year was a good start. This year we want to do better.”

The Maniacs’ pregame event included a corn hole tournament and free Sbarro pizza and drinks.

Students were also encouraged to make a score prediction for the game against Oklahoma and tweet it to the

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The Mountaineer Maniacs provided food and games during the tailgate before the watch party for the Oklahoma game.

This weekend, West Virginia University students had the opportunity to write letters of appreciation to members of the American military currently serving overseas.

This week’s WVUp All Night programming was dedicated to honoring the men and women of the United States military.

The event, sponsored by the WVU Collegiate 4-H Club, allowed students to show gratitude to service members who are often not present in the thoughts of college students.

“We had a pretty good

turnout of people that would stop by to write one letter,” said Alec James, a 4-H club representative.

“The tables could be seen with a steady number of students writing letters both evenings.”

Although the event was hosted by Up All Night and sponsored by the 4-H Club, many students learned about the opportunity through community service efforts.

Mallory Robson, a theatre student, said she learned about the event through an iServe search.

“I like to look on iServe a lot to see what kind of opportunities there are,”

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Runners celebrate with music and other color-doused participants upon completion of the race.

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Continued from page 1 the first wave goes,” White said. “The big payoff for me is when everyone has a big smile on their face.”

As participants continue the race, they endure color bombs stationed throughout the course. In these color stations, volunteers throw pink, purple, green, blue, orange and yellow cornstarch at the racers.

Megan Whitesell, a junior forensics student, said she chose Color

Me Rad as her first ever 5k.

“There were a lot of really big hills, and this being my first race; obviously I was dying half the time,” Whitesell said. “The color and the people around us helped push me through, and I ended up running more than I thought I would.”

Volunteers and race officials kept the race exciting by cheering on the participants and playing music.

Alexis Von Gohren, a senior advertising student, said she was in good spirits throughout the race.

“I’ve never smiled so

much while running in my life,” Von Gohren said.

The event proved to be a great way to get the Morgantown community together and be active.

Color Me Rad was a success, raising more than $30,000 for the Rosenbaum House.

“I think it was a great opportunity for everyone to get out and away from the books and away from campus,” Von Gohren said.

For more information on Color Me Rad, visit http://colormerad.com. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Runner Bryana Duley shows of the contrast of the color bombs to her eyes.

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Continued from page 1 Robson said. “We are writing just to say thank you. It’s probably nice to know that even while they’re out there, there are people thinking about them,” Robson said.

Many students who stopped to write a letter said they had a personal connection to a deployed service member which gave them more of a reason to participate in the event.

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Taylor Morgan, also a WVU theatre student said because of her personal connection to the military it was a special experience for her to see so many students taking time to say thank you.

“I have a lot of friends that after high school went to the military,” Morgan said.

James said it was interesting for him to see some students with no connection to the military to stop to write letters, as well.

He said he was glad to see so many people realize that sending letters to military members

is a simple act of kindness, no matter political opinion, ethnicity or citizenship.

“We’ve had a good deal of foreign exchange students stop by and write letters,” James said. “When we write letters to the troops, it’s more about the troops and nothing else. After all, it is individuals that will receive these letters, not organizations or corporate bodies.”

For a calendar of WVUp All Night events, visit http://mountainlair.wvu. edu/wvupallnight. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

Fairness West Virginia to screen film ‘Faces of Fairness’ tonight at Law School The Fairness West Virginia Institute will continue its statewide “Faces of Fairness” film tour with a stop in Morgantown at 6 p.m. the West Virginia University College of Law in the Lugar Courtroom.

“This is the first time in West Virginia that so many LGBT West Virginians have participated in a multimedia project of this scale,” said Casey Willits, executive director of Fairness WV and Fairness WV Institute. “And we are thrilled to deliver such a ground breaking film and photo exhibit directly to folks all over the state.”

The tour highlights the short film and photography exhibit, “Faces of Fairness,” which features 14 West Virginia residents who identify as LGBT and speak openly about their experiences in the Mountain State.

Daniel Brewster, a WVU sociology pro-

MANIACS

Continued from page 1 Mountaineer Maniacs’ Twitter account before kickoff.

When Mountaineer Maniacs gather for watch parties, they are not only coming together to show their WVU team spirit, but are also joining together to give back to the University and its students.

“At most of our watch parties, we do a canned food drive,” Engle said. “For every

fessor and one of the 14 “Faces of Fairness,” decided to share his story to show the complexity of those who have been victimized by bigotry and homophobia.

“I decided to share to show that this wasn’t just something experienced by children,” Brewster said. “I wanted to get involved with this project because I hoped to bring a face that people could relate with – a member of the faculty of the largest academic institution in the state.”

Other programming at the event will include special guest speakers, educational information and group discussions on the many issues LGBT West Virginians face.

For more information on the Fairness WV organization, visit http://fairnesswv. org.

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can you bring, you get a raffle ticket, and then later when the game’s on, we raffle off jerseys, shirts and other stuff.”

After the watch parties, the canned food donations will be given to the student pantry, The Rack, which is located in the Student Organization Office in the Mountainlair.

Members of the Mountaineer Maniacs, the largest student organization on campus, receive many benefits throughout the school year, including the popular watch parties.

Megan Collins, a WVU

freshman, said she made the decision to become a Maniac for a variety of reasons.

“I liked the deal they had with going to all the games for only $40,” Collins said. “You get an awesome T-shirt, and you get to go to all the fun activities during the away games, like tailgating.”

Although WVU didn’t pull out a victory against Oklahoma, Mountaineer Nation Day was once again victorious in bringing Mountaineers together from all corners of the world. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

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Wine & Jazz Festival provides relaxing weekend

Local jazz bands provided the perfect atmosphere for the Wine & Jazz Festival.

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Fisher Ridge Winery treats guests to a wide array of their locally produced wines.

BY CAROL FOX AND SHAWNEE The wineries represented best blushes offered at the the Cupcakerie owner-op- rock station, WCLG, there have time to go to dinner to, MORAN were Daniel Vineyards, festival. It would be per- erator Janet Williams. was a diverse yet easy- but you can come here, and A&E WRITERS

Those who were not able to attend the 20th annual West Virginia Wine & Jazz Festival this weekend missed out on one of the coolest events of year.

People from around the area dressed in their warmweather finest to enjoy the last true precious moments of summer sun, accompanied by the tranquil sounds of jazz and the most delicious wines area wineries had to offer.

Held at Camp Muffly, this year’s event was an afternoon of leisure that was just what Morgantown needed to send the summer off in style.

For $20 per person, guests received a souvenir wine glass and were invited to a sampling of the best wines from the local wineries.

Fisher’s Ridge Wine Company, Forks of Cheat, Heston Farm Winery, Kenco Farms Winery, Lambert’s Vintage Wine, Potomac Highland Winery, Watts Roost Vineyard and WestWhitehill Winery.

From reds to whites and to blushes and fruit wines, our local wineries all offered beautiful selections at this year’s festival.

There were a few fruit wines available for tasting and sale, and Watts Roost Vineyard’s Blueberry wine was sweet and had a preserved fresh blueberry taste that was undeniable.

West-Whitehill Winery’s Mountain Spice, a spiced red wine with a sweet taste that reminds one of holidays surrounded by the warmth of one’s family and friends was also delectable.

Forks of Cheat’s Bad Cat Catawba was one of the

fect for a nice end-of-summer picnic with some ripe cheeses.

When guests found wine (or those wines) that particularly satisfied their specifications, they were able to purchase it by the glass, bottle or case.

The food, provided by such diverse restaurants as Chico’s Fat, the Cupcakerie, Garcia’s Latin Market, Golden Finch, Jersey Subs, Lamberts Catering, Russ’ Ribs and Slight Indulgence was especially tasty on such an exquisite afternoon.

Garcia’s Latin Market’s chorizo and potato tacos were out of this world; the Golden Finch’s salmon paired nicely with so many of the wines; and Slight Indulgence offered guests quite a kind indulgence with delicious tortes.

This has been an extremely busy weekend for

“We’ve run almost 24-hours at the bakery (this weekend),” Williams said.

“The store may have not been open, but we’ve been in the back baking.

“We had every family member we have working for us this weekend. My business partner has had her family, parents, in-laws and everybody working for us. We’ve called interns back from culinary school this weekend because we were here yesterday as well as at Color Me Rad.” It seems to have all been worth it, according to Williams.

“We are having a blast at the Wine & Jazz Festival,” she said. “It’s a great event and such as nice thing that everybody has.”

Jazz, the melodious treat served up at this year’s festival was also on point.

Hosted by Morgantown’s

going sound that paired nicely with the wine to create quite a relaxing and fun atmosphere.

Feeling the music, many couples even took to the surrounding stage area to dance, which is the kind of good feeling Jeff Miller, program director for WCLG, said was the aim of the Wine & Jazz Festival.

“I’ve been coming to Wine & Jazz since 1997.

I’ve been on the board of directors now for about 10 years, so this is an annual thing for me – it’s my favorite weekend of the year,” Miller said. “Not only (are) you exposed to all kinds of great music, but we have nine wineries here this year from throughout the state of West Virginia.

“We have eight local restaurants that are here, so you can sample all kinds of places that you might not

you might find a new favorite restaurant.”

In addition to the beautiful music and delicious wines and foods offered at this year’s festival, guests were also given a reason to feel good about attending because they are a nonprofit organization that works to give back to the community that supports them.

“One of the best things about the Wine & Jazz Festival is that over the past 20 years now, we have given back to the community,” Miller said. “A little over $340,000 (go) to scholarships for WVU for music in the school programs, and we have student groups go out and play and teach kids about jazz. It’s a non-profit; everything we get goes back to the community.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

First annual block party packs Domain at Town Centre complex

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Students mingle near the pool soaking up the sun’s rays.

BY STEPHANIE MESSINGER A&E WRITER

The Domain at Town Centre apartment complex kicked off the weekend Friday with their first annual block party from 5-10 p.m.

It was all fun in the sun for those residents and friends who attended.

There were many activities to keep everyone involved and busy. Either lounging by the pool, hanging out on their deck or listening to the live music, the attendees were ready for a party. Some said it was a great way to blow off some steam and socialize while enjoying the great weather.

After playing some volleyball, sophomore Garrett Hadley said he had been anticipating the party.

“I’ve been waiting for this block party all week,” he said. “After last year’s (pool parties at The Domain), I knew it was going to be another banger I had to be at.”

Word spread quickly about the complex’s parties last year, rounding up anyone ready for another good time.

Everyone was taking advantage of the warm weather, and most people were gathered near the resort-style pool. All of the areas were filled with students, and the crowd only got bigger as the night continued.

As the summer is coming to an end, everyone was more than willing to get out and enjoy the activities provided by The Domain, but the block party

Sophomore Jenni Whitener hula hoops during the first annual Domain Block Party. wasn’t the only thing students were talking about.

“I really love living at The Domain,” said sophomore Stephanie Turner.

“It’s really nice, everyone’s really friendly, and I would definitely recommend it to other people for sure.”

Turner was sitting on the lower level balcony of her apartment with some friends enjoying the music coming from the stage.

The Domain ran their shuttle between the complex and downtown to make sure everyone could attend.

The entertainment was provided by the band The Walk of Shame and DJ Yemi. There were also food trucks and prizes given throughout the night.

“I am definitely going to consider living at The Domain next year af-

ter this party,” said junior Erica Luczakowsky.

“I met a lot of fun people and I hope they continue to have it every year.”

With the fall semester well underway, students took full advantage of the entertainment. Couples, friends and even a few parents were spotted having fun with one another.

Now that the weekend festivities have come to an end, The DTC annual block party left ever yone anx ious for what’s to come next year.

For more information go to http://www.domainmorgantown.com or find them on Facebook at “The Domain at Town Centre.” daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Monday September 9, 2013

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Is murder a response to rape?

The prevalence of rape, rape culture and the legal proceedings that follow have been topics heavily discussed in the news lately, but never have they been so vehement as with the case of the Indian woman who, before her rapist was officially convicted, invited him over under the guise of negotiating an out-of-court settlement, only to have her family members pour kerosene on him and burn him alive.

While rape is an immensely sensitive and serious issue both in and outside of our country, the fact victims of rape are finally standing up against this abuse speaks volumes about the changing tides happening there.

While victim’s rights

groups cheer on the woman’s bravery and initiative to enact her own form of justice, it still begs a question: is killing someone ever justifiable?

Certainly, the prevalence of rape is becoming alarming, with someone being sexually assaulted nearly every two minutes in the U.S. alone.

As a result, our legal system should do more to prevent these atrocities.

Currently the average imprisonment sentence for convicted rapists is about 11.8 years, although many rapists only remain incarcerated for an average of 5.4 years. Some receive shorter sentences if they undergo chemical castration.

Depending on the se-

verity of the case, the death penalty may even be enacted.

While the death penalty varies from state to state, taking matters into your own hands is never the right way out.

Those who cheer on this woman for the bravery to stand up to her rapist, to get revenge in her own terms and outside of court, should realize at the end of the day this woman is not just a victim of rape, she is a murderer.

Especially in a judicial system less organized than our own, it can be difficult to deal with the repercussions of a sentencing. What this woman did is in no way justified and now, as she overcomes the trauma of rape,

she is awaiting trial for her own heinous crime.

The fact this has received so much positive press also speaks to our own response to rape in this country.

While many claim our government is too slow or not up-to-date enough on the punishments that should accompany rape does not mean the job automatically falls to the citizens.

Rape is rape, and murder is murder. Justified or not, it is not within our own personal jurisdiction to determine. The court system may be slow and flawed, but for the protection of our own humanity let us not destroy ourselves in the aftermath of such a devastation. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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Environmental issues should still be a concern benjamin russell guest columnist

The United States was recently ranked 117th in the macroeconomic environmental pillar of the most recent publication of the Global Competitiveness Report earlier this month.

With the economic collapse, congressional deadlock and recent developments in Syria, there are plenty of reasons why the U.S. is ranked so poorly in this category.

That said, is the lack of concern for global innovation toward our environment in the United States really that much of a concern?

This was the United

States’ greatest area of weakness in the entire report. The United States and many other countries are taking the wrong approach to energy efficiency.

Instead of utilizing the time and energy toward collaboration and production of more efficient modes of energy, we are taking the easy route by drawing out the depleting sources of fossil fuels as long as possible.

This has contributed to the prevalence of mountaintop removal and horizontal drilling. These techniques are dangerous and especially concerning to people trying to preserve West Virginia’s environment. These two particular approaches, although more efficient in fossil fuel

production, have led to increased rates of pollution in air and water, among other hazards.

A push is necessary in our community to prevent such devastation from defining our country.

There is a certain amount of reliance that has been placed in our state and country politicians to approach these concerns in a timely and efficient manner.

Referring back to the Global Competitiveness Report, the U.S. was ranked 50th in the category of “public trust in politicians.” Economic stability is crucial to environmental stability, and in West Virginia this is especially worrisome. The “coal keeps the lights on” attitude that has been es-

tablished and represented our state for so long needs to change. Oftentimes our politicians in West Virginia are campaigning for more energy-efficient modes to gain the votes of the growing number of environmental activists in our community. Real change needs to happen, and we are running out of time.

The University offers many different organizations for those who are interested in changing this 117th ranking on a smaller scale.

The Sierra Student Coalition is taking small steps toward bettering our environment through tree plantings, managing energy on campus and advocating recycling. Our student-led organizations and the Of-

fice of Sustainability have an amazing opportunity to contribute to our community through more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly resources.

However, there needs to be unity among these groups in order to change our community on a large scale.

So are the environmental concerns of our nation really that important? I would argue that they are.

The economic crisis may be currently affecting our nation’s families.

However, USA Today’s Jennifer Blanke warns that “it demonstrates how urgently lawmakers need to define a vision for a sustainable fiscal future.” The United States has always been a proactive nation, and this issue should be no

different.

Blanke writes that spending on education and health care are not returning the talent or health that is “central to a competitive economy.”

The United States may need to take a step back and start collaboratively investing their time into strong infrastructures and ideas that can be ultimately more productive in their usage.

Approaching this topic is something the United States and our world really needs to consider before the time starts to run out.

I believe that taking these necessary steps are inevitable, and the time to start developing and enacting them is now. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

University’s move to the Big 12 a step in the right direction David schlake columnist

The West Virginia Mountaineers begin their conference play this week, which has brought up a lot of controversy throughout campus.

The Sept. 7 game against Oklahoma has had many students, faculty and fans complaining because the option to travel with the team is out of reach due to distance. When the Mountaineers were still in the Big East, it was much easier for fans to follow their team to other schools because no school was as far away as schools like Texas and Oklahoma.

When WVU made the move to the Big 12 in 2012, they completely changed the playing ground for WVU as a whole. They moved from a conference that revolved around basketball to one of the strongest powerhouse football conferences in the nation.

I do agree we lost a lot in the realm of a basketball, but the discussion here revolves around football. Fans want to travel to football games but can’t afford to.

I think what some of these critics forget is how much we gain as a school from football. Now we will almost always play ranked opponents in the conference and we will have the chance to move up in rankings by beating conference, rivals. When we were in the Big East, beating a team like University of Connecticut didn’t give us much to work with if a national title is the goal. In order to move

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The West Virginia University Mountaineer celebrates in the end zone after a WVU touchdown. ahead, we have to contest against the top opponents.

In addition to the difference in the conference rivals, there are some other benefits. We now have more access to television broadcasting on major networks.

This brings in a larger fan base; a larger fan base brings in more revenue; and more revenue brings a bigger budget for the team.

Let’s look at another benefit: better recruiting opportunities. While in the Big

East, WVU pulled a large fraction of its star athletes from Florida, Maryland and New York.

While we’ve had more than a handful of outstanding recruits from these regions, we’ve now gained more substantial recruiting in Texas and Oklahoma – two of the biggest football oriented states. Not to mention Texas is bigger than the entire Big East recruiting area, bringing more options to the table despite the fact

it’s already more dense with football players. Quarterback Ford Childress hails from this newly found area of recruitment.

Naturally, there are pros and cons to almost any decision. The move to the Big 12 was not only a huge step for WVU and its football program, it was probably the biggest milestone for WVU in the last 10 to 15 years, aside from BCS bowl wins. The Big East was a deteriorating conference that

has completely changed now that some of the big names have left.

WVU needed to find stability regardless of whether or not it was the Big 12, and I don’t think we could have done much better from a football standpoint.

Anyone who kept up with the 2011 and the 2012 seasons could tell you the difference in the level of excitement from the fans, even though 2012 ended poorly.

Away games might be a bit of a hike, but a win at one of those games could make the following home game a lot more exciting than an away game win in the Big East. Mountaineer football can only go up from here. daperspectives@mail.wvu.edu

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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) HHH Work with a partner directly, and eliminate any in-between people; otherwise, your frustration level could soar. You will find a way to resolve conflicts even before they be-

gin. Look at the existing problem rather than waiting for a new one to arise. Tonight: Be a duo.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) HHHH Defer to others, especially as they seem to be vested in the outcome of a certain situation. You tend to be more neutral. Your concern might be whether you’ll be treated properly.

Try to change your boundaries or establish your limits differently. Tonight: Take in new vistas.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) HHHH Mellow out if you can. At some point during the day, you’ll note a substantial change in your mood. You might feel as if you are on the warpath; donning war paint might not be the best idea. A partner could be changing before your eyes. Tonight: Make sure you get some exercise.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) HHHH While others might be difficult, you will find a way to work through the issues at hand. The way you speak to someone could change his or her outlook. Give this person time to rethink his or her position. Tonight: Greet a loved one as if you’re seeing him or her for the first time.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) HHH You might choose to work from home rather than head out the door. You might need some time to yourself.

You also seem to have a low frustration point, and your temper could be close to the surface. It would be best to stay away from crowds for a while.

Tonight: All smiles.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) HHHH Your ability to start a conversation and keep it going will come into play.

As you will discover, you have a lot of

anger bubbling up. You might feel as if you can discuss what is going on with you at this point in time. Tonight: Go out and let off some steam with a friend.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) HHH Observe what is going on behind the scenes. You might be more possessive than you realize. Vulnerability could be at the root of this behavior.

You are likely to push someone away and regret it later. Deal with your feelings instead. Tonight: Take some time to yourself.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) HHHH You are in your element, and others naturally follow your lead. You know what is needed ... or so you think.

Someone could let you know otherwise. A conflict could arise, or a lot of attitude could be exchanged. Tonight: Consider how you might seem

controlling to others.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) HHH Continue to lie low. You will enjoy interacting less with others and perhaps fitting in some time for a novel you have wanted to read. A family member at a distance might display some anger or resentment.

Understand where he or she is coming from. Tonight: Keep it low-key.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) HHHHH Look beyond the obvious, and you will be able to note what is not being said. You might be confused about how to approach a difficult situation involving a friend or loved one. Apparently, this person feels as though it is a touchy matter. Tonight: Read between the lines.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) HHHH Pressure builds. Your plans

might not go up in smoke, but don’t be surprised if someone else’s do. You could be unsure about how to handle this situation. Do what you know has worked before in order to avoid a crisis. Tonight: Stay up later than you usually do.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) HHHH If you’re feeling frustrated, work on completing a project; you will find that you feel a lot better as a result.

Detach, and you will be able to see what is really bothering you. It would be wise to step back and avoid starting a fight for no reason. Tonight: Watch a favorite TV show.

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Mountaineer Idol begins eliminations

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Skip Smith sings ‘Feeling Good’ by Michael Buble during the 2013 Mountaineer Idol first elimination round.

BY SHAWNEE MORAN A&E WRITER

West Virginia University’s annual singing competition, Mountaineer Idol, kicked off Friday night with the first elimination round of the year.

The top 15 contestants performed a song of their choice for audience members and judges in the Mountainlair Ballrooms in the hopes of continuing on to the next round.

Last year’s winner, Paris Winfrey, co-hosted the event with previous winner Holly Hunsberger and was thoroughly impressed with the performances throughout the evening.

“I was really impressed. I thought that there were a lot of talented singers and great performers this year,” Winfrey said. “I think we have a few who really shine and showcase their stage presence. It was a good round.”

The top 15 contestants gathered in the Vandalia Lounge before showtime to make last-minute preparations and to practice one more time before audience members and judges took their seats. As the room began to fill with family and friends, the panel of judges appeared and began to prepare themselves for a tough evening of decision-making; instead of having audience members vote, judges scored contes-

tants on their voice and stage presence.

Shirley Robertson, the head judge of Mountaineer Idol, returned alongside several guest judges. Among these judges were Nishant Gogna, the promotions manager for Campus MovieFest and Benjamin Seebaugh, SGA Vice President.

One by one, contestants took the stage, followed by a large round of applause.

Paige Madden, a journalism student, was selected to perform first. While some would be nervous about starting the show, Madden appeared nonchalant as she performed “Stay” by Rihanna.

“I like to go first because I feel like it is getting the nerves out of the way, and setting the bar is definitely something I look forward to and getting to sit back, relax and enjoy the show is something that is really great, too,” Madden said.

“I competed last year, and the weeks keep getting more fun, and we get to know the other contestants and make some great friendships, and it is a great experience.”

Most of the song selections throughout the evening were from current popular singers including Carrie Underwood, Adele, Bruno Mars and Michael Buble. However, a few contestants set themselves apart of the crowd by selecting songs in the musical theater genre, which included

songs from “Les Miserables” and “The Wiz.” The ladies of the night stunned audience members with their powerful voices, choosing songs that not only showcased their voice, but also played on audience’s emotions.

“On My Own” performed

by Marisa Terwilliger, “Turning Tables” performed by Oliva Bayer and “I Know You Won’t” performed by Alexa Ponick were just a few of the heartfelt performances.

Though the performances from the ladies were phenomenal, some may say that the men of the competition stole the show. Skip Smith, Tyler Shaffer and Scott Link not only knew how to pick a song that showcased their voices perfectly, but they put on one heck of a performance. These men clearly had fun on stage with their upbeat, energetic song choices.

The way these singers performed these songs either made or broke their overall performance; it was quite easy to pick out past contestants from their confidence and stage presence. New contestants were not quite sure how to take advantage of the stage and work the audience.

While the judges tallied their scores, Holly Hunsberger sang “Angels” by Jessica Simpson. She addressed the audience and said it would be fit-

ting for her to sing this song because it was the first song she performed on stage for Mountaineer Idol when she was a contestant.

After a quick deliberation, all of the contestants were called to stage and anxiously waited to hear their name called. Fifteen performers joined on stage, but only 12 advanced on to the next round.

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After the names were announced, family and friends quickly surrounded loved ones and congratulated them on their performances.

Kathleen McElroy, who sang “Girl on Fire” for her song, was happy with her first performance at Mountaineer Idol.

“I did enjoy it,” McElroy said. “I was nervous, but I feel better now after I know what it’s like.”

The second elimination round of Mountaineer Idol will occur Friday at 8 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms, and the theme for this round will be songs from the ‘80s.

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Katelyn Cannon sings ‘Cups’ by Anna Kendrick.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong fills 123

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123 Pleasant Street never disappoints with the wide variety of bands that play at the local venue. Friday, two Baltimore bands rocked the stage with funky tunes that brought a unique sound to Morgantown.

Deaf Scene announced Friday they would be opening the show after a surprise invite from their friends and headlining band, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.

An experimental band, Deaf Scene is primarily instrumental and relies on a guitar, drum and bass combination to represent their music.

Drummer Dave Crozier beat his drumsticks against the rim of his drum set, creating a familiar beat. The

band rocked out with guitarist Dave Fullerton strumming long, creating eerie chords as they played hits off their self-titled EP. Bassist Eric Courtney followed Fullerton’s lead, tapping the strings to match the rhythm. Courtney kept the melody going as Fullerton experimented with his solos.

The show was a definite success for Deaf Scene, as they are planning a fulllength album release in the near future.

As written on their Facebook page, Deaf Scene posted, “We already can’t wait to come back to Morgantown and do it again! Totally packed house, amazing people and music!”

Shortly after Deaf Scene’s strong finish, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong took the stage.

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Pong makes music that is an eclectic mix of rock, electronic and funk. The band believes the experience they create is similar to “that feeling you get when you wake up in the morning and realize you still have another couple hours to sleep,” as written in their Facebook biography.

At 123, vocalist and lead guitarist Greg Ormont wowed the crowd with his soulful voice and rhythmic guitar. Guitarist and backup vocalist Jeremy Schon matched Ormont’s voice in perfect harmony and added depth to the music. A reggae feel rounded out their more popular songs, with some funk woven through.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong always has a great set, with lights and psychedelic patterns as a backdrop. This

only adds to the feel-good atmosphere of their shows.

Drummer Dan Schwartz is in charge of electronics, as well, and he matches his computerized beats with the lights to create a show that is unforgettable.

Vocalist and lead guitarist Greg Ormont loves to play at 123.

“We always have a great time at 123 Pleasant Street because the venue is so intimate and the Morgantown crowd is truly wild and wonderful,” Ormont said. “It’s easy to feel at home at the 123.”

Deaf Scene and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong joined together at 123 to prove that original and unique music can lead to some of the best shows. daa&e@mail.wvu.edu

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Mountaineers tie Duke, fall to UNC at Duke Nike Classic

Senior Frances Silva scored two goals this weekend as WVU managed a 1-1 draw against Duke and fell 4-2 against North Carolina. Silva and junior Kate Schwindel were named to the Duke Nike Classic All-Tournament Team.

BY MEGHAN CARR SPORTS WRITER

The No. 9 West Virginia women’s soccer team split games this weekend at the Duke Nike Classic in Durham, N.C. The Mountaineers faced the No. 12 Blue Devils Friday and played to a 1-1 draw at Koskinen Stadium after double overtime. The team then went on to play the North Carolina Tar Heels Sunday and lost 4-2.

“Obviously playing the level of teams, we did this weekend was good for our team. We learned a lot about ourselves,” said head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown.

“And although we are not a team of moral victories, what we learned this weekend will help us throughout this long season.”

Frances Silva and Kate

Schwindel were named to the 2013 Duke Nike Classic All-Tournament team.

Silva scored the only goal in the Mountaineers’ tie against Duke and started the Mountaineers’ comeback against North Carolina with a penalty kick.

Silva has now registered a point in every game this season and leads the team with 12 points off four goals and four assists.

“I’m really proud of how Silva has been stepping up this season,” Izzo-Brown said. “We talk about how she’s got to finish games for us, and I’m really proud of how she has stepped up into that leadership role.”

Schwindel ranks No. 2 within the team with seven points, including three goals. She scored the final goal for the Mountaineers

against UNC just four minutes after Silva scored off a penalty kick.

Izzo-Brown said backto-back games are always tough, but the double overtime affected the Mountaineers Sunday afternoon.

“I think North Carolina creates their own luck, but I do think we had some fatigue coming into this match after Friday night’s overtime game against Duke, and I think it hurt us,” Izzo-Brown said.

Duke and UNC both outshot the Mountaineers this weekend by a large margin.

Duke owned a 25-12 shot advantage and 7-5 advantage in corner kicks.

Despite the offense Duke displayed, goal keeper Sara Keane wasn’t put under tremendous pressure in the net.

“I’m really proud of how

our young defenders performed in this game. They stepped up and really protected our goal,” IzzoBrown said.

Silva was the lone scorer for the Mountaineers Friday evening. An assist from junior Jess Crowder gave Silva the opportunity to put the Mountaineers on the board first.

Duke would score in the 76th minute and both teams would battle it out in two overtimes and eventually end with a 1-1 tie.

The Tar Heels outshot West Virginia 19-3 and had a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks. Keane faced nine shots from the Tar Heels and netted five saves.

UNC controlled most of the game, especially in the first half. UNC forward Kealia Ohai put the Tar Heels on the board first in the

eighth minute.

In the 17th minute, 2012 National Player of the Year Crystal Dunn drove the ball past Keane from 12 yards out, putting the Tar Heels up 2-0.

With just 63 seconds left in the first half, midfielder Joanna Boyles scored off a free kick following a caution on WVU defender Jess Crowder.

UNC would go into the second half up 3-0, and just two minutes into the second half, sophomore forward Summer Green netted the fourth goal for the Tar Heels.

WVU did not have one shot on goal in the first half but came out determined in the second, with Silva and Schwindel leading the way.

Silva scored off a penalty kick, sending the ball

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low past UNC goalkeeper Anna Sieloff, and just three minutes later Schwindel earned the second and final goal for the Mountaineers off an assist from Silva.

West Virginia is the first non-conference team to score two goals against the defending national champion since 2011. UNC lost in overtime against Texas A&M Sept. 11, 2011. UNC has only allowed one goal from an opponent all season.

The Tar Heels broke a record of their own, too. They are the only team to score at least three goals against the Mountaineers since WVU’s 4-1 loss to Villanova Oct. 2, 2011. This was also the first time this season the Mountaineers have not scored first in a game. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

The winners and losers from WVU’s 16-7 loss to No. 16 Oklahoma Winners and Losers can be for the Mountainfrom eers heading forward.

DOUGWeek WALP2 Darwin Cook – After SPORTS WRITER by doug walp being the key player in SPORTS WRITER what was probably one of the most iconic defensive Winners: plays in West Virginia hisNick O’Toole – The fact tory in the Orange Bowl, West Virginia’s punter has Cook had a decent season been one of its most valu- in 2012. able players throughout its The redshirt senior was first two games isn’t exactly second on the team in the most auspicious news tackles, led the team with three forced fumbles but for the Mountaineers.

Regardless, O’ Toole had just one interception. could be a vastly underSaturday, Cook equaled rated weapon as the sea- his 2012 interceptions toson continues. The true tal, led the Mountaineers sophomore punter aver- with 11 tackles, including aged more than 45 yards 0.5 of a TFL and a fumble a punt Saturday with three recovery.

Cook now already has of his seven kicks, pinning the Sooners inside their two picks on the year own 20-yard line. through just two games With West Virginia’s of- and is clearly one of the fense clearly in a rebuild- reasons the WVU defense ing phase at this point in has seen a major improvethe season, being able to ment in production thus continually flip the field is far. going to be a very imporLosers: tant aspect for the MounPaul Millard – What a taineers if they want to be difference a week made successful in 2013. for the junior Paul MilDreamius Smith – Even lard. After looking like the after WVU’s depth chart clear favorite in the seawas established at the run- son opener against a surning back position follow- prisingly competitive Wiling fall preseason camp, liam & Mary team, Millard there were myriad questions of which backs would show the most potential once they were taking real snaps in actual games.

Most people correctly assumed senior Charles Sims would be the featured back barring any unforeseen injuries, and Sims has answered that call so far.

Smith has clearly established himself as WVU’s second most productive runner through two games, accumulating 123 rushing yards on 15 carries through two games.

Those numbers are inflated by Smith’s 75-yard touchdown run Saturday against the Sooners, but that run alone showed what an absolutely powerful, physical runner Smith

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looked like anything but in WVU’s Big 12 opener against Oklahoma.

The two turnovers are the most glaring missteps from the signal caller, but the more damning evidence against Millard may have been the sheer number of times simply didn’t look like he had the arm strength to make the necessary throws against Oklahoma’s secondary.

One instance late in the fourth quarter on a go-route to receiver Mario Alford could have actually changed the entire game and even given WVU a fourth-quarter lead in Norman.

I think the only reason we didn’t see Clint Trickett in Saturday’s game is because it was simply too late in the game for head coach Dana Holgorsen to insert the FSU transfer.

That’s not to say it couldn’t have still worked, as Sooners’ head coach Bob Stoops obviously felt comfortable enough to give Blake Bell the call in the fourth quarter after Trevor Knight nearly gave the game away in the first

three. I just don’t think Holgorsen felt comfortable making the change that late in the game.

However, I think with Georgia State coming to Morgantown Saturday, we would not only see Trickett play a lot of meaningful snaps, but there’s actually a decent chance Trickett could actually get the call for the start – after trying to give each quarterback equal snaps in the season opener ended with Trickett getting just two pass attempts and no real evaluations made.

Mario Alford – Alford makes this list solely on the basis of his role in two special teams gaffes, which might seem a bit harsh initially, but both plays cost the Mountaineers dearly in retrospect.

Alford’s first mistake came at the end of the first quarter, when a simple fair catch would have had the Mountaineers around their own 35 with a 7-3 lead over the heavily favored Sooners.

Instead, Alford dropped the punt, and Oklahoma recovered it at WVU’s 32.

That fumble led to Oklahoma’s only touchdown.

Alford was actually lifted as the punt returner briefly but found himself back in the game for a critical Oklahoma punt late in the third quarter, following an Oklahoma three-and-out.

The Mountaineers were down just six points, but an ill-advised fair catch by Alford at the WVU 5-yard line pinned the Mountaineers in their own goal line, and three plays later they were forced to punt back to the Sooners, who substantially flipped the field and frankly didn’t surrender the momentum in the game again.

Joe DeForest – After becoming one of the least admired assistant coaches in school history following a season in which his defense allowed more points than any other team in the history of West Virginia, DeForest was hoping to reinvent himself as a special teams coordinator this season after relinquishing his defensive coordinator title to former linebackers coach Keith Patterson.

Unfortunately for De-

Forest, the defense has shown measureable improvement while the special teams have underperformed mightily and may have very well cost WVU a chance for a memorable upset on Saturday.

I don’t think he can be blamed for players not executing, such as dropping fair catches, but I also think the special teams problems go a little deeper than that, too.

Unfortunately, these problems are just the tip of the iceberg for DeForest, who was linked to some very potentially serious allegations during the weekend including paying players for performance during his time at Oklahoma State University.

The details will become clearer in the coming days once the story is actually released by Sports Illustrated, but if these egregious and reprehensible allegations have any weight at all, I do not think WVU will take long to remove him from his position. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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WVU volleyball off to program best 7-0 start

BY JON Fehrens SPORTS WRITER

The West Virginia University volleyball team continued their stretch of dominant play by sweeping the competition this weekend at the WVU Coliseum in the Mountaineer Invitational.

The Mountaineers are 7-0 for the first time in school history.

“When I said we have been prepping the same way, we have been prepping the same way,” said head coach Jill Kramer.

“We are not getting too high, we’ve kept our focus in the right place, and it affects these guys, which helps them.”

WVU opened up its weekend with a 3-0 win against Norfolk State (2522, 25-23, 25-11).

Fresh off her first Big 12 Conference Rookie of the Week title freshman Jor-

dan Anderson took charge in the first match, totaling 15 kills. Sophomore setter Brittany Sample accounted for 33 assists and six digs in front of the home crowd Friday afternoon.

Sample-to-Anderson seems to be the big threat WVU possess this year as Sample assisted Anderson on six kills to close out the Spartans in the second set.

WVU would hold Norfolk State to a .000 hitting percentage to claim their first victory in the tournament.

“I thought Norfolk state played really hard,” Kramer said. “The combination of them playing hard and (us) having some careless mistakes led to some crunchtime situations in the first two sets.”

Canisius would be the nightcap for the Mountaineers Friday night.

After some early woes in the first set, WVU would go on a 18-2 run behind the

Sample and Anderson connection to earn a first set victory. The Mountaineers would never surrender the lead again as the Golden Griffins would be closed out in consecutive sets, 2518 and 25-20.

Sample continued to make her case as the best setter in the Big 12 by posting 39 assists in the match.

Anderson also accounted for 15 kills on 29 attempts hitting at a .379 and tallied 11 digs to mark her fourth double-double in her first five games.

“We know that she is going to get the set there every time. Her quickness is unmatched to any setter we have seen in the Big 12,” said sophomore outside hitter Hannah Sackett.

“She has improved drastically, and it shows.”

It would be a quick turnaround for the volleyball team as they were back in action against Fordham at

noon Saturday in the WVU Coliseum. The 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-23) win Saturday afternoon tied the best start in program history at 6-0.

“Fordham was probably the most physical out of any of the visiting teams.

I knew they were going to come out and play very hard, but it was more important to come out and play with great energy,” Kramer said.

The Rams phased out Anderson, allowing her to only account for five kills on 23 attempts. Despite the struggles from Anderson, the Mountaineers saw Sackett answer the call.

Sackett chipped in four kills to clinch the second set and followed it up with seven more in the third and final set of the match. Sackett’s 14 kills Saturday is her season-high.

“It was the first time that we experienced (Ander-

son) struggling a little bit,” Kramer said. “And I think it is very comforting to know that the rest of the group can recognize and pick up their play. That’s what a team does.”

With the best start in program history already in the record books, the Mountaineers took the floor in their final game of the Invitational against Navy.

Sophomore Nikki Attea would be the first to step up for WVU as she racked up five kills on eight attempts and managed four digs.

Sample’s consistency was on display again as she totaled 15 assists en route to a 25-22 first-set victory.

“Our passing is amazing this year. We have been consistently passing the ball well, which helps me assists the attackers,” Sample said. “Those are where all my assists come from.”

Anderson would come

alive in the second set, tallying six kills to lead the way for the Mountaineers.

An all-around team effort would separate the 2013 team from the 1987 team as WVU finished off Navy 25-15 to earn the best start in team history.

“All it means to me is that this group worked really hard. We are all working towards something,” Kramer said. “This accomplishment isn’t the big picture, it just a small piece of the puzzle.”

Sample, Attea and junior Evyn McCoy were all named to the Mountaineer Invitational All-Tournament Team, while Anderson added Invitational MVP to her resume.

The volleyball team will continue practice this week as they prepare for Eagle Challenge held in Morehead, Ky., Friday. dasports@mail.wvu.edu

Mountaineers fall to Georgetown, beat No. 8 Indiana

BY JOE MITCHIN SPORTS WRITER

The West Virginia University men’s soccer road trip started with a rude Washington D.C. welcome

by No. 10 Georgetown.

The Hoyas’ All-American forward Brandon Allen scored a pair of goals in the 14th and 19th minutes to grab a commanding early lead for Georgetown.

The Big East favorites and 2012 national runner-ups added a third goal against a then-10man Mountaineer squad, who saw defender Francio Henry sent off in the 56th minute. WVU lost the match 3-0.

The Friday afternoon loss was West Virginia’s first of the year, after starting with a victory over Central Connecticut State and drawing Radford in the season’s kickoff weekend.

It was the first time the Mountaineers lost by three or more goals since Nov. 20, 2011, when Maryland defeated WVU 4-0. West Virginia was outshot 1510 in the match and could only muster one shot on goal.

“We didn’t play badly,” said head coach Marlon LeBlanc. “We gave up a couple of soft goals to start off the game and then, outside of their two goals, we were in the game. They are too good of a team to give a two-goal lead to.”

Following the match, the squad traveled to Bloomington, Ind., to meet up with defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers. The Mountaineers would next embark on one of the wildest matches in program history.

WVU defeated IU 5-4 in double overtime thanks to sophomore Ryan Cain’s

goal in the 103rd minute.

The Mountaineers failed to hold three leads in the match, but were able to knock off the No. 8 Hoosiers in front of 1,835 fans.

West Virginia got on the scoreboard early when Majed Osman scored his second goal of the season in the 16th minute.

Indiana would answer in the 32nd minute when Jacob Bushue tied the match at one with a header off a free kick. Just two minutes later, junior forward Andy Bevin scored his first of two goals of the evening, giving the Mountaineers a 2-1 lead at the half.

Jay Williams added to the WVU lead early in the second half, when his goal in the 54th minute made the score 3-1. However, Indiana would not roll over easily.

Harrison Petts fired a shot from a ball sent in

by Bushue for the Hoo-

siers’ second goal. Indiana would later tie the match for a second time when Tanner Thompson scored in the 71st minute.

Things only got crazier from there, as Bevin notched his second goal of the game and third of the season in the 73rd minute giving West Virginia a third lead. The team once again could not hang on, as Indiana tied the match at 4 just nine minutes later. Ninety minutes weren’t enough to settle this showdown.

The first overtime period was largely dominated by Indiana, but no goals were scored.

In the third minute of the second overtime period, Cain delivered by scoring the game-winner for a 5-4 Mountaineer victory.

“It was a fantastic performance by the guys tonight,” LeBlanc said. “I’m proud of my team; we

played very well.”

The win was LeBlanc’s eighth victory against a top-10 opponent since beginning his WVU coaching career in 2006.

Indiana outshot WVU 22-17, but the teams had 10 each on target.

Despite allowing four goals, goalkeeper Lee Johnston made six saves, several of them in key moments as the defending champs fell to 1-3 on the year.

“It’s a good win against a good Indiana team that’s going to win a lot of games this year,” Leblanc said.

The Mountaineers return home with a record of 2-1-1 on the young season. The team will take on Wright State at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium Friday night before another big trip to face No. 23 St. John’s on Sunday.

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Smith leads Jets to Week 1 victory NUTRITION AGING AND DISEASE

Two Lectures by Dr. Bruce Ames - senior scientist at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute and professor emeritus of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of California, Berkeley as part of the Nath Lecture series

September 10th 2013

Lecture 1: “Vitamin and Mineral Inadequacy Accelerates Aging-associated Diseases” at 3 p.m. in the Fukushima Auditorium of the WVU Health Sciences Center.

Lecture 2: “Poor Nutri�on Accelerates Aging-associated Disease: A Path to Preven�on” at 7:30 p.m. in 1021 South Agricultural Sciences Building, located on WVU’s Evansdale Campus.

Both Lectures are Open to The Public Ames’ lectures are sponsored by the Nath Lecture Series, Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, Division of Plant and Soil Sciences and Division of Animal and Nutri�onal Sciences, Provost’s Office, WVU Health Sciences Center, and WVU Honors College.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith had 34 seconds on the clock and the confidence of a seasoned veteran.

With the game on the line for the New York Jets, the rookie quarterback insisted to teammates they could still win. He was right.

Nick Folk kicked a 48yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining after Lavonte David’s personal foul on Smith following a big run gave him the chance. The Jets pulled out an improbable 18-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener Sunday.

“I just went out there,” Smith said, “and told those guys it’s never over.”

Trailing 17-15, Smith scrambled for 10 yards and was shoved while he was out of bounds by David. The 15-yard penalty put the ball at the Buccaneers 30 and Folk won it.

“Man, oh man,” coach Rex Ryan said. “We talk about a resilient group, and we certainly have it.

We fought all the way to the end. One team, one fight, well, there it is.

The Jets jumped up and down on the field and on the sideline in exuberant celebration moments after things appeared dim for them. Rian Lindell had kicked a 37-yard field goal with 34 seconds left.

“If there’s time on the clock, I expect us to go out there and execute,” Smith said. “And that’s what we did today.”

From the Jets 20, Smith found Kellen Winslow deep down the middle for a 25-yard gain. Then, with the seconds ticking away, the Bucs got pressure on Smith, who rolled right and took off down the sideline.

He ran out of bounds – and David inexplicably shoved Smith.

“I don’t know what to say,” David said. “They called a flag. I guess I hit him out of bounds. Everybody told to me to keep my head up. All the guys in here were very supportive.”

Added Bucs coach Greg Schiano: “It was a good

job by (Smith), walking the tightrope and getting hit. It’s smart, a good play. Lavonte plays at a high speed and plays all out. Unfortunately, that got him that time.”

It put the ball on the Bucs 30.

“You just kick it like an extra point,” Folk said he was thinking. “Make it look like every other kick.”

Smith, starting with Mark Sanchez out with a shoulder injury, had a fumble that led to a score and an interception, but was mostly solid. He went 24 of 38 for 256 yards with a touchdown to Winslow. Smith also led New York with 47 yards rushing.

“I love playing with a team like this because you don’t have to go out there and try to be Superman,” Smith said. “You just go out there and just play football, execute and be smart with the ball.”

Winslow had seven catches for 79 yards in his Jets debut. Santonio Holmes had one catch for 13 yards in his return from a foot injury that kept him sidelined for nearly a year.

With the Jets up 15-14, New York’s defense couldn’t stop Tampa Bay from driving for the go-ahead score.

A 37-yard catch by Vincent Jackson on third-and-10 – safety Dawan Landry whiffed on a tackle attempt – led to Lindell’s field goal.

The Jets also ruined the return of Darrelle Revis, their former star cornerback who had one tackle and two passes defensed in his first game since suffering a season-ending knee injury at Miami last September.

“I felt good, getting back out there and doing what I love to do,” Revis said. “I was more excited being out there with my teammates.

They’ve been anxious. I’ve been anxious. It was a great feeling.”

Josh Freeman was 15 of 31 for 210 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Jackson had seven catches for 154 yards, and Doug Martin ran for 65 yards and a score on 24 carries.

Folk kicked a 30-yard field goal for a 15-14 lead with 5:05 left, capping a 14-play drive that was kept alive by a defensive holding call on Leonard Johnson.

Smith made his first really glaring mistake when he was hit by Mason Foster and fumbled near the goal line in the second quarter.

The ball was recovered by Akeem Spence at the Jets 5, and Martin ran up the middle one play later to give Tampa Bay a 14-5 lead.

On the Jets’ next possession, Smith threw his first NFL interception when he overthrew Chris Ivory and right to David.

The Jets went up 2-0 midway through the opening quarter when Freeman couldn’t handle the snap at the 8. The football squirted into the end zone, and Freeman went chasing after it. Seeing Antwan Barnes about to fall on it for a touchdown, Freeman kicked it out of the end zone for a safety.

NOTES: Tampa Bay was called for five penalties in the first quarter, including two in a row for trying to call timeout. The Buccaneers finished with 13 penalties, including David’s game-changing late hit. ...

Foster had two of the Bucs’ five sacks. ... The NFL announced before the game that Grammy-winner Bruno Mars will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2.

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Jets quarterback Geno Smith led his team to an 18-17 win in Week 1.

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Head coach Dana Holgorsen and West Virginia kept the game close on the road against No. 16 Oklahoma but their upset bid fell short as the Sooners held on for a 16-7 victory.

Turnovers, clock management issues contribute to WVU’s 16-7 loss to Sooners in Norman, Okla.

BY AMIT BATRA SPORTS EDITOR

Despite a strong defensive effort, the West Virginia football team fell to the No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners 16-7 Saturday night at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., in front of 84,692 fans.

The Mountaineers (1-1, 0-1 Big 12) were able to put points on the board early, following some strong defensive efforts by both teams.

Junior running back Dreamius Smith was able to escape from OU defenders to break for a 75-yard touchdown run.

The Sooners struck in the second quarter after redshirt freshman quarterback Trevor Knight found fullback Trey Millard for a 1-yard

touchdown pass.

While WVU seemed to control the pace for the majority of the first half due to its defense and pressure, miscues on special teams and offense gave OU’s offense extra chances.

Both teams and quarterbacks struggled, Knight and West Virginia junior quarterback Paul Millard both threw interceptions, Knight throwing two while OU was driving down the field. Junior Blake Bell took over for the Sooners in the fourth quarter as Knight went 1-of-5 passing in the second half. Knight finished 10-of-20 passing for 119 yards.

“I’m not going to detail much of it, but at the end of the day, this was a tight

competition,” said OU head coach Bob Stoops. “And (I) just feel things weren’t quite as good as they need to be in some of the throwing game, so we wanted to give (Bell) his chance.”

The Mountaineers wouldn’t score again on the night, and Oklahoma was able to capitalize on three WVU fumbles to improve to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big 12.

Senior running back Brennan Clay finished with a career-high 170 yards. In total, OU had 316 yards rushing. “(Oklahoma) ran the ball 57 times,” said WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen. “It wore us down a little bit, but we kept fighting. I was pleased with how our de-

fense played. They didn’t quit playing; they played physical.”

Saturday night, the offense and special teams were the main issues. Millard went 21of-42 for 218 yards and an interception. Redshirt junior quarterback Clint Trickett did not see action throughout the night.

“That’s why this one’s going to be hard to swallow,” Millard said. “We lost the game by nine points, and I know there were a lot of missed opportunities with guys wide open, and I just didn’t make the throws. Our defense did everything that obviously we wanted to do.

It’s frustrating right now.

“Seven points is not good enough. It’s tough, but we’re

going to move on. We just have to come back stronger and rally around this game.”

In his first action as a Mountaineer, junior Kevin White led the West Virginia receiving corps with seven receptions for 80 yards.

With 5:42 left in the fourth quarter senior linebacker Doug Rigg was transported off the field after colliding with a teammate, leaving the stadium in silence.

“He was out cold,” Holgorsen said. “He collided with one of our own guys. He started responding and was moving his hands and feet, so that was a good sign.”

Oklahoma’s 16 points were the fewest at home since the Sooners faced Kansas in 1967 (14-10).

Despite the loss, players such as redshirt senior Shaq Rowell found positives in keeping the game close against Oklahoma.

“I felt that’s the hardest we’ve played since I’ve been here,” Rowell said. “We still have some work to do as a team. They scored one touchdown and three field goals.

That was Oklahoma. We were predicted to get blown out by 21 points.

“We (have) 10 games left, and I’m trying to win every last one of those. We gave them a run for their money.”

WVU will try to bounce back against Georgia State in the Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday at noon. amit.batra@mail.wvu.edu

WVU defense impresses

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Senior Shaq Rowell (90) and the West Virginia defense forced four turnovers in Saturday’s loss to Oklahoma.

BY KEVIN HOOKER SPORTS WRITER

Despite falling 0-1 in Big 12 Conference play, the Mountaineers have some reasons to feel good about their defense through the first two weeks of the season.

The highly prolific Mountaineer offense could certainly score in the 2012 season, but a huge part of the failures last season can be blamed on the defense.

West Virginia gave up 38 points per game last season, which ranked them dead last in the Big 12. While Geno Smith’s seven-touchdown performance against Baylor was certainly fun to watch, casual fans seem to forget the Mountaineer defense surrendered 63 points.

In November 2012’s loss to Oklahoma, the Sooners won a thrilling 50-49 game on 554 yards of total offense. Saturday, the Mountaineer defense gave up just 16 points and 435 yards. While a loss is still a loss, the Mountaineer defense clearly made strides this off-season.

“We’re a good defense. I knew we would be,” said defensive coordinator Keith Patterson. “Once we got into the flow of the game, I knew we’d make it hard on (Oklahoma).”

The Mountaineer defense also forced four Oklahoma turnovers.

Perhaps the biggest change to the defense has been maturity. Last season, the Mountaineers started several freshmen on defense, as opposed to this year in which there is much more experience on the two-deep roster.

The defense, while still young, has a lot of talent. Last season as freshmen, safety Karl Joseph and linebacker Isaiah Bruce led the team in tackles with 94 and 104 tackles, respectively.

The Mountaineers also moved Bruce to outside linebacker this season, so fans can expect to see him make even more open-field tackles.

Coach Patterson said he likes the direction his defense is heading.

“Our kids feel comfortable,” he said. “I’m proud of them – they just fought, fought, (and) fought.”

Through two weeks of football, the defense has surrendered a total of 33 points. In last season’s Week 1 opener against Marshall, the Thundering Herd scored 34 points in a losing effort.

“Most games, when the other team scores 16 points, we should win,” said quarterback Paul Millard after the

loss. “But the defense played a heck of a game. They got turnovers, and everything we’d obviously want them to do.”

Coach Patterson is in his first year as defensive coordinator. In 2012, Joe DeForest handled the defense, but after a historically bad year, he was replaced and now coaches special teams.

With a revamped defense, perhaps the biggest issue for the Mountaineers now is in the offense. Millard failed to pass for a touchdown Saturday and only threw for one against William & Mary.

“We can only get better from here,” Joseph said.

“We’ll continue to keep practicing hard and get back to the drawing board. We’ll just keep getting each other better.” dasports@mail.wvu.edu

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