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Clarence Simpson, senior communication and fine arts major, scrounged local boutiques, racks of stone wash jeans, while braving that oh-so-familiar thrift store smell, to find what may be fashion gold to display in his first “Awkward Pop Up Shop” this Saturday. The event will be a cash-only shopping experience open to the public from noon to 8 p.m. at 300 South Main in Downtown Memphis. This Saturday, Simpson will turn a vacant downtown building into “An Awkward Pop Up Shop” that will house a number of trendy clothes from surrounding tri-state thrift stores and native designers. The event will also provide a stage for student artists, designers and performers to sponsor diversity through creativity and shopping. “I named this event ‘awkward’ because no one knows each other,” Simpson said. “Everyone is meeting in one place at one time to expose something new and different.” Simpson said he wants to brand an overall shopping experience that includes affordable, yet trendy styles in a cultivated ambiance. Simpson said he came up with the idea for his shop when he found himself “addicted” to the low prices and exclusivity that thrift stores offer and intends to provide the same experience for his peers. The event was promoted through a

Clarence Simpson, senior fashion merchandising major, prepares a model for the upcoming Black Student Association Spring 2011 Annual Fashion Show. web commercial by ACIP productions and FetchEdge, an online lifestyle magazine founded by two recent graduates of Tennessee State University. Social media was another marketing strategy used to boost word of mouth. Simpson admitted he is a little nervous about his first big event. He said planning the final details for a successful, cohesive and cultured event is his main concern until Saturday. “I have a lot of right-hand men for this event,” said Simpson. Kyndra Outlaw, senior merchandising and home furnishing major, will

be acting as one of the right hands on Saturday. Outlaw will assist in transforming the space into a shop and streamlining the shopping experience. “It is my job to make sure the shoppers are immersed into art, music and culture for the perfect shopping ambiance,” Outlaw said. “An Awkward Pop Up Shop” will have two artists, one disc jockey and four clothing lines available for the day. Simpson said he would like Saturday’s event to be the first of many and plans make the “Awkward Popup Shop” a monthly experience.

nology department. Matesich said all professors have access to the new rosters, except those who only teach online classes. “We worked with legal counsel,” he said. “If it’s an online class, My Memphis suppresses the professor’s ability to show photos.” Kent Schull, associate history professor, said he likes the new system, because it allows him to get to know his students faster. “Before it took a few weeks,” he said. “There’s always a student for instance with the same first name, but by the end of this week I’ll know all of the students’ names.” Schull said he usually teaches about 43 students a day, 12 graduate students and 31 undergraduate students. Schull said that at previous universities where he taught, picture rosters were always available and helped with large lecture classes. He said sometimes he would pass the roll around or students could only take their tests if they showed their ID first and he would compare the picture with the one on his roster. The only downside to the new system, he said, is that people change. “Sometimes old or freshman pictures don’t match with what students look like now,” Schull said.

Jacqueline Faulkner, director of academic and retention services, said the new roster system could keep students from answering for others who are missing class. “There’s a direct correlation between attendance and performance. Attendance is important,” she said. Faulkner said The University does not have a mandatory attendance policy, but professors who think a student is missing too many classes can report them for early intervention to make sure the student stays on track in class. Patrick Churvis, junior film major, said he doesn’t see any harm in the new picture roster system. “What can people find wrong with it?” he said. “What can they do? I think it’s fine.” Ryan Davis, junior film major, said he thinks the new rosters are a great idea. “Professors can know what students look like before they come to the class, which can make the learning environment more intimate,” he said. Dominique Eschols, senior biology major, said he saw a professor use the new roster Wednesday, and it caught him by surprise. “In a way, it makes teacher-student relationships less awkward,” he said. “It keeps students safe and keeps a crazy person from walking in and doing students harm.”

Students unwittingly say ‘cheese’ More professors take advantage of rosters with student photos BY ERICA HORTON News Reporter

University of Memphis professors usually have to wait until the first day of classes to see their students’ faces, but changes to the roster system will allow them to get to know their students quicker with a push of the print button. In previous years, when professors printed their rosters they saw a list of student names, though picture rosters were available by request. More professors are becoming aware of the new rosters and are beginning to use them more in class, which became available in January 2011. To add student pictures to their roster, the same pictures students have on their identification cards, professors can select the option in the My Memphis portal. Joseph Matesich, director of enterprise application services, said the easier access to rosters came by request of the Faculty Senate and the Teaching, Learning Advisory Committee through the information tech-

After the Memphis City Council postponed a plan for The University of Memphis to acquire the Ramesses statue, the 20-year-old statue could find its way to campus “very soon”, according to Dr. Lorelei Corcoran of the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology. The Memphis City Council will still need to approve the move, but after issuing a Request for Proposals in March, the best option may actually be The U of M, which will secure a 99-year lease on the Ramesses statue for only $1 per year. This is similar to The University’s deal to lease Lambuth University’s campus for $1 a year during Lambuth’s bankruptcy. The University has secured a private donation to have the 5,000-pound statue and base moved to its new home located at the old law school building off Central Avenue, where the art department and IEAA will be moving later this fall. This is great timing, according to Corcoran, because the IEAA is also receiving a late period sarcophagus from the Arkansas Museum of Discovery in Little Rock that no longer “fits with the museum’s current mission,” according to Corcoran. “We’re well known outside of Memphis,” Corcoran said. These acquisitions and donations come on the heels of a significant donation by the Knapp Foundation, which has donated to the IEAA and Art Museum “several times during the past decade,” according to Patty Bladon, the Development Director for the College of Communication and Fine Arts. “Without their assistance, expanded storage and exhibition space wouldn’t have happened,” Bladon said in reference to the foundation, which has also supported the IEAA’s temporary exhibition programs over the years. The U of M Art Museum received the donation for renovations to design and construct a wall case for their exhibit area that will increase the space the museum has for displays. The case has lower drawers that will be used for storage space as well. This renovation created the space needed for the new sarcophagus from the Arkansas Museum of Discovery. U of M Curator of Egyptian Art, Patricia Podzorski was unavailable for comment on the donations and renovations. She will be in Nashville at the Tennessee State Museum helping close the “Relics, Replicas, and Revivals” exhibition, which ran from March through September. According to Corcoran, The University of Memphis loaned 120 objects to the museum for the exhibition, which drew approximately 70,000 visitors.

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Local acts to transform Newby’s into ‘Temple of Neon’ A gigantic neon shrine will be one of many sights on display this weekend at Newby’s when a rock opera will transform the local venue into “The Temple of Neon.” On September 10, Newby’s will host an event that will showcase the group Kaliedophonix alongside two local DJs. Kaliedophonix is a musical collaboration of Matt White, Jordan Rogers and Jack McGhee. As part of the show, the three of them, rather than playing as themselves, wear masks to take on personas of cartoon characters, Koo, Mike and Theo. “We’ve actually built a 20-foot glowing neon temple that will be erected on stage. It will only be visible by a massive amount of backlights,” said senior music business major and member of Kaliedophonix, Matt White. White said that while Kaliedophonix’s shows are often described as rock operas, he prefers not to lump his music into a single category. “We’re not classifiable by any label,” he said. “We don’t stick to one genre.” The band’s Reverbnation page claims “Electro-Trip Hop-Rock Pop-Opera House.” The groups prepared for the show by designing life-sized stage props. White said the band’s set was designed to mimic a combination of the aesthetics from the movies “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “Tron” to create the ‘Temple of Neon.’ White said the experience will be just as captivating to viewers as it is to listeners.

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Kaliedophonix performs their first show at Minglewood Hall, opening for lord T and Eloise. This weekend, the band will perform at Newby’s. “The props are going to be lights will dim and the ‘Temple emerge from the Temple. impressive,” said sophomore of Neon’ will be unveiled under Like a modern-day electrocomputer engineering major Ben 2,000 watts of blacklights. Then, KISS, the band appears onstage Murray, who will be performing a burlesque dancer will ritualisti- as costumed characters of their Saturday as DJ Ben Murray. cally summon Kaliedophonix to own design, while the audience White said observes the the interior of music and image Newby’s will be than what f everything goes right, from rather redesigned to the artists actuemulate the floor the time you walk into Newby’s, ally look like. grid of ‘Tron’ so to you will have to figure out where According that the audiWhite, the carence becomes you are from beginning to end.” toonish appearpart of the stage. ance of the band — Matt White After a set and is intended to light show by have a universal Music business major, DJ Scotty B, the appeal and to Kaliedophonix member

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make people smile. “They represent an element of our childhood and pure imagination and allow us to escape our own egos and escape criticism and judgment and represent music before people have a moment to see who we are,” White said in reference to their masked personas. Kaliedophonix was founded five months ago. Their first show was opening for local novelty rappers Lord T & Eloise at Minglewood Hall in July. Although Kaliedophonix was established earlier this year, the group has known each other for over five years. “The idea has been in the works for a long time,” White said. Their show will culminate with a fire dancer routine coupled with gigantic custom-built drums containing what White referred to as “a secret surprise.” “If everything goes right, from the time you walk into Newby’s you will have to figure out where you are from beginning to end,” White said.

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Lecture series to begin in honor of retired philosophy professor BY SHUNITRA INGRAM News Reporter This week, The Department of Philosophy, along with other organizations, will begin a lecture series in honor of Nancy Simco, retired U of M philosophy professor. The first lecture, “The Wind from the East: French Intellectuals and Cultural Revolution,” will be presented by Richard Wolin, professor of history from the Graduate Center at the City University of New York on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in the U.C. Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. Along with the department of philosophy, the Marcus W. Orr Center for Humanities at the University of Memphis and

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Discussion panel will focus on post-9/11 landscape

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The University of Memphis will host a panel discussion entitled “How the World has Changed Since 9/11” tonight at 7 p.m. in the Shelby Room in the University Center. The panel speakers include Dr. Wanda Rushing of the sociology department, Dr. Kent Schull of the history department and Dr. Robert Blanton of the political science department. Each panel member will have up to seven minutes to speak, followed by a question and answer session. Dr. Kent Schull, modern Middle East history professor, will speak on topics including ideology, foreign policy, military and social life. “I’ve ran across very few people who don’t have a relative, a friend — no matter how distant — who has served at some point in time over there,” Schull said. In addition, Schull will speak about how military and intelligence-gathering tactics have changed in the years following 9/11. “It really got the United States much more focused on counter-terrorism, whereas before, we hadn’t been so much,” he said. Since Schull specializes in modern Middle East history, he will discuss how it has changed U.S. policies towards the Middle East and vice versa. This event will be one of the first held on campus throughout the weekend commemorating the lives lost since 9/11.

Rhodes college Chair Spence Wilson are involved in the lecture series. Aram Goudsouzian, faculty adviser and the interim director for the series said he is looking forward to the series and this week’s event. “The main mission of the history department is to show what goes on in the universe,” Goudsouzian said. “We want to show how different cultures interact and shape ideas on what is going on.” According to Wolin, the lecture will show how French students and staff, inspired by their perceptions of the Cultural Revolution, began grassroots social movements to renew French culture.

Wolin also explained how the Mao cult in Paris had little to do with a real understanding of Chinese politics. Instead, the cult served as a vehicle for the transformation of French thought, society and politics. Other lectures this semester include “Know Your Neighborhood” a lecture by Jimmy Ogle, who will discuss the six distinct neighborhood districts surrounding the University. The districts include Red Acres, The University area, Joffre, East Buntyn, Messick-Buntyn, Normal Station and Highland Street from Poplar to Park Avenue. In connection with his lecture, Ogle will conduct walking tours on September 21.

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Seasonal beers benefit both breweries and consumers BY LAUREN COHEN McClatchy-Tribune It won’t be long till Americans start trading T-shirts for turtlenecks, surfboards for snowboards and chicken salad for chicken soup. But for beer lovers, the transition from summer to fall is best marked by a change in beverage. As colder weather approaches, brew connoisseurs put down their light and fruity ales and fill up on dark and malty lagers. “We’ve had seasonal beer offerings going on 30 years now,” said Andy Crouch, author of “Great American Craft Beer: A Guide to the Nation’s Finest Beers and Breweries” (Running

Press, $24.95), adding that the Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco started the trend. “Obviously, going back to Germany and Belgium and the historic brewing countries, they’ve been doing seasonal beers for centuries.” Today, seasonal libations are standard at breweries all across the United States. The Magic Hat Brewing Company in South Burlington, Vt., first ventured into seasonal brews in 1995 with No. 9. “We wanted to expand our selection of beers since (the brew) Humble (Patience) had such a great reception during our first year,” said Magic Hat spokesman Steve Hill, in an email interview. “And we also wanted to brew

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something fun and completely different that we felt aligned with the hot months of summer, since that was a longer selling season. No. 9 made the cut and it did so well that it didn’t take us long to give it a permanent place in our lineup.” Although Magic Hat’s current seasonal assortment is comprised of four specific brews — the springtime amber lager Vinyl; the refreshing summer ale Wacko; the fall Oktoberfest-style Hex; and the wintertime black lager Howl — Hill said beer varieties should not be defined by the time of year. “Since we like to experiment a lot and sort of make our own path through the craft beer world, we don’t think that any

one style in particular should be designated for one season over another,” he said. “However, we do tend to brew darker, more malt-forward beer for the colder months and lighter beers for the warmer months.” Crouch said some breweries support the opposite approach. “I know there are people who have very distinct beliefs that summer beers need to be cool, light and refreshing and winter beers need to be a little heartier,” he said. “But there are plenty of breweries that take the reverse view of things and come out with their heavy-hitting imperial stouts in the summer.” Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Del., follows the more traditional stance with winter’s dark Chicory Stout, spring’s fruity Aprihop and summer’s sharp but sweet Festina Peche. But it’s the fall brew, Punkin Ale that is the most popular, said Adam Lambert, vice president of sales. That would come as no sur-

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prise to Crouch. “Pretty much anything with the word pumpkin on it sells like crazy,” he said. “Brewers often actually hate those beers because they can be notoriously difficult to brew with, especially if you’re actually using pumpkin. It’s very messy.” Samuel Adams is another brewery that offers consumers this beloved type of brew. The Harvest Pumpkin Ale is just one of its current 14 seasonal selections. But while the beers alone are often enjoyed, Sam Adams brewer Grant Wood encouraged adding something extra to the drinking experience. “Beer is a great choice as a beverage for people to try with food,” he said. “I can’t stress enough that that’s something to try at home.” For Sam Adams’ four main seasonal offerings, Wood suggested certain complementary cuisines. He mentioned teaming up the Summer Ale, a wheat beer, with light dishes, such as salads or grilled chicken. When drinking fall’s malty Octoberfest, Wood said to try it with more substantial foods, like roasted pork or baked beans. He also recommended pairing the spicy Winter Lager with sweeter selections, including baked ham and sweet potatoes. Spring’s fickle nature makes planning a menu around Sam Adams’ hoppy Noble Pils a little more complicated. “Springtime is a different thing for every piece of the country it seems like,” Wood said. “We have a long spring in New England and you have a short spring into summer in the South. It’s kind of an interesting beer. It tries to cover a lot of different dishes I think.” As is the case with many trends, a variety of factors have influenced the popularity of seasonal beers. Ted Whitney, national sales director at Avery Brewing Company in Boulder, Colo., said he thinks it has to do with the fact that these brews are in short supply. “A lot of consumers will see something and realize that it’s only available for a limited time and jump on it,” Whitney said. Avery Brewing offers three seasonal beers — New World Porter, a black IPA and robust porter, for winter/spring; Karma, a Belgian pale ale, for summer; and Old Jubilation, an English old Ale, for fall. The drive to make seasonal selections available has also led to the trend. “I think part of the reason is that not only do customers enjoy new products and brewers enjoy fixing it up a little bit, but also in a larger sense, the beer wholesalers, the distributors and retailers, whether they be bars and restaurants or liquor stores or grocery stores, love being able to offer consumers new products and so they have really pushed the beer industry and brewers to fully embrace seasonal beer,” Crouch said. But for breweries like Dogfish Head, the desire to make seasonal beers starts at home. “Obviously, we all love what we do but to have an opportunity to launch a new brand or a brand year in and year out at a certain period of time to celebrate that period of time, I think that’s why the trend has really grown amongst craft brewers,” Lambert said. “We love what we do, we love our art and we love celebrating.”

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Fleshing out ‘A Good Old Fashioned Orgy’ BY JOSEPH V. AMODIO Newsday A good old-fashioned hmmhmm. That’s roughly what filmmaker Alex Gregory mumbles when parents at his children’s preschool ask the title of his upcoming film. “I do the same thing,” admits Gregory’s filmmaking partner, Pete Huyck. “It’s called ‘A Good Old Fashioned...,’ and I just trail off.” The comedy, “A Good Old Fashioned Orgy” — yes, the “O” word — opens Friday, starring “Saturday Night Live’s” Jason Sudeikis as Eric, a Hamptonite whose dad (Don Johnson) is selling the family summer home. For Eric’s friends (including Lake Bell, Lindsay Sloane and Tyler Labine), losing the place means the end of an era. Then, a brainstorm: Hold an orgy as a last hurrah. “We always envisioned the movie as a classic ‘will they, won’t they’ love story,” Huyck says. “But about friends.” “The title’s actually ironic,” Sudeikis says. “It’s probably more ‘Good Old Fashioned’ than ‘Orgy.”” Not that they don’t deliver on the “O.” One can say — without giving too much away — that Eric throws one heckuva party. Though not everyone attends. But that’s much further than other casts have gone in previous generational ensemble pictures like “The Big Chill,” “St. Elmo’s Fire” or “Reality Bites,” or other sex comedies like “Risky Business,” “Wedding Crashers,” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” or “Superbad.” “We’re the MTV generation, and were introduced to sexuality at a much younger age,” Sloane says. “But this film deals with it in a very real way.” It was still a hard sell.

Gregory and Huyck (writing partners who’ve worked with David Letterman and Garry Shandling) co-wrote the script for their co-directorial debut. They reached out to actors and “every person passed,” Gregory says. “Every single one,” Huyck emphasizes. Actors eventually came around after reading the script. Filming wasn’t any easier. They couldn’t afford to shoot on Long Island, but “you cannot fake the Hamptons — the beaches are so spectacular,” Huyck says. They wound up picking Wilmington, N.C., but shot as many East End cameos — The Stephen Talkhouse (their fave bar), Sag Harbor Cinema, Hampton Jitney — as they could. Keeping it authentic was key. There’s an unmistakable allure — beyond the A-list celebs, society functions and hedges grown tall so ordinary mortals can’t peer in — that comes with living on the East End. Anyone lucky enough to own or rent a home there can feel it, as can that special subcategory of visitors, the friends of East Enders, who snag space in spare guest rooms, on couches and sun porches, and who — for a short time, maybe — vicariously live the dream. It’s a quintessentially Northeastern feeling, say the filmmakers, who grew up in the tristate area and now live in Los Angeles. Californians, they feel, take the beach more for granted, perhaps because the seasons don’t change much. For New Yorkers in cramped apartments, the fabled Hamptons summer share is a lifeline.

“I remember feeling imprisoned all winter,” says Gregory, recalling his New York days. “Come summer, weekends really, really mattered.” Gregory grew up in a middle-class New Jersey family. Dad was a college professor. The first summer the family ventured east, “we spent weekends sleeping in a car in the parking lot of Gosman’s restaurant in Montauk,” he says. “My

top priority. “The set was summer camp — we had every meal together, became the best of friends,” says Sloane. The actors bonded. But the sex scenes were still awkward. “There was a lot of flesh-colored underwear,” she admits. To show solidarity, Gregory and Huyck shot scenes in their boxers. The burly crew took off their shirts. Gregory even mooned the camera to get a flesh tone during a lighting test. “We wanted to be in the same boat as our actors,” Huyck says. Oh, the cast made sure of that. In one scene, Lake Bell takes a paddle to Nick Kroll’s rump. “We asked for more takes,” Gregory says. “The cast was like, ‘If Alex and Pete want another take, they should know how it feels.’” So, one at a time, the codirectors laid over Bell’s lap, instructing her to hit them as hard as she could.

“The title’s actually ironic. It’s probably more ‘Good Old Fashioned’ than ‘Orgy.’” — Jason Sudeikis Comedian dad is a pathological fisherman, and when he discovered the fish out there, that was it.” They eventually found a place in Amagansett. Huyck, too, spent time out east, but both make clear: They’re not jet-setters. Their Hamptons trifecta? Barbecues, board games and beach. Infusing their cast with such laid-back camaraderie was a

“I made up my mind I wouldn’t flinch,” Gregory says. “He didn’t,” Huyck confirms. “I screamed like crazy.” Surely Scorsese or Spielberg never had it this rough. Beyond the jokes about paddling, the film is about friendship, and the filmmakers feel that adds to the Hamptons’ appeal as much as all the bling and enormous wealth. The movie reminded Sudeikis of Overland Park, Kan., where he grew up and the popular retreat is going to a lake house in the Ozarks. “It doesn’t need to be this uppercrust thing,” he says. “It can just be a place with a pontoon boat where you do some tubing.” Getaways like these share a secret. They force you to slow down. For go-go New Yorkers, it’s a welcome change. “There’s not much to do in the Hamptons,” Gregory says. “You can’t drive. You walk, bike. You just have to be — in this beautiful setting. And that’s a wonderful thing.” “It gets you to focus on the friends you’re with,” Huyck says. “That’s what the movie is all about.”

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The Wind From the East:

French Intellectuals and the Cultural Revolution September 8, 2011 • University Center Theater 6:00 p.m. • Free and Open to the Public Richard Wolin, Distinguished Professor of History at the CUNY Graduate Center, will deliver the Department of Philosophy’s Nancy Simco Lecture based on his book The Wind From the East: French Intellectuals, the Cultural Revolution, and the Legacy of the 1960s. Dr. Wolin will explore how the Chinese Cultural Revolution, led by communist Mao Zedong, inspired French students and intellectuals. If the Mao cult in Paris had little to do with a real understanding of Chinese politics, it served as a vehicle for the transformation of French thought, society, and politics. This event is sponsored by the Department of Philosophy, the Spence Wilson Chair at Rhodes College, and the Marcus W. Orr Center for the Humanities.

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BY JASMINE VANN Sports Reporter Increasing their winning streak to 5-0, the 16th ranked University of Memphis women’s soccer team currently holds the best start in program history. The Tigers returned home Sunday night after a 2-0 victory against Western Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY. Memphis’ defense proved to be relentless, holding WKU to three shots in the first half. But despite their defensive efforts, the Tigers came out to a rocky start, entering halftime without a goal. “We made errors in places we don’t usually make,” sophomore forward Rasheeda Ansari said. “The second half we brought it in, had a talk, and came out with the first goal.” Only minutes into the second half, Ansari wasted no time com-

ing out and scoring the first goal of the match putting the tigers up 1-0. Ansari also earned her first goal of the season with the assist from freshman midfielder Kelley Gravlin. “We really challenged the girls after the first half,” head coach Brooks Monaghan said. “We know they’re better than that.” And the Tigers proved that in the second half. In the 77th minute of the match, junior forward Taylor Isenhower collected her second goal of the season, giving Memphis a 2-0 lead. Isenhower beat WKU goalkeeper Libby Stout with a shot across the cage for the goal. Goalkeeper Elise KuharPitters, this week’s Conference USA’s player of the week, helped lead her team to victory by collecting her third straight shutout, en route breaking the school record

for the most shutouts in program history with 26, and also breaking the school’s total wins mark, notching her 40th career win. “Elise deserves those records,” Monaghan said. “We are excited that Elise broke the record and what a career she has had. We hope it continues throughout the season.” Memphis tallied eight shots in the first half and finished the match having outshot the Hilltoppers 16-3. Stout made four saves in the match, while KuharPitters earned the shutout without facing a shot on frame. “This group has a lot of potential we’ve yet to reach,“ Monaghan said. “We continue to get better day by day and I think that’s key. With hard work and the right mentality, we will still continue to improve everyday.” The Lady Tigers return to the Mike Rose Soccer Complex Friday at 7 p.m. to host rival Ole Miss, followed by a match against Charlotte on Sunday.

Softball

by Joe Murphy

Undefeated Lady Tigers shut out W. Ky.

Senior goalkeeper Elise Kuhar-Pitters had a record-setting performance during the Tigers’ game against Western Kentucky on Sunday.

Coach Poole announces new assistant to join Tigers staff from McNeese St. BY ADAM DOUGLAS Sports Editor University of Memphis softball head coach Natalie Poole announced on Wednesday the hiring of one her former assistants at McNeese State and Georgia Southern. Andy Lott joins the Tigers as an assistant coach. Lott served under Poole the past four seasons as a recruiter and in infield coach. “I think any coach that comes to a new program likes to walk in with the ability to work with people they worked with before,” Poole said. “I think

there’s a level of comfort there. We s h o u l d be able to make some progress fast, because he knows Lott exactly what I want to do with this program and where I want it go.” Lott comes to Memphis with 11 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level. A native of Chesapeake, Va., Lott will

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spend the majority of his time at The University working with the infield as well as helping the staff oversee hitting. “I’m excited about coming to Memphis,” Lott said. “It’s definitely a new opportunity to grow as a coach and to move farther along in my career. We play in a strong Conference USA. It’s going to lead to more opportunities to play at a difficult level. I’m also excited about working with Natalie. It’s our fourth year together, third different school. We work very well together, so I’m excited about the potential we have.”

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Predictions for Thursday night’s Saints-Packers season opener

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BY GREG COTE McClatchy Newspapers In three days, in stadiums across the country Sunday, the patriotism-embracing NFL will mark the opening of the 2011 regular season with a somber remembrance of the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Thursday night, though, it’s all about the par-tay as King Sport kicks off with a heck of an appetizer: Saints at defending champion Packers in a marquee game between the past two Super Bowl winners.

That’s after the customary bombastic Kickoff Weekend pregame show featuring Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum and Maroon 5. (Evidently hiphop artists are not allowed in Green Bay). Did I mention this is the NFL’s 92nd season? Few among us are still alive who can recall the very first season, and how funny that turtle-shell helmet looked on rookie Brett Favre. Home-charged adrenaline should lift Green Bay to the delight of Cheesehead Nation, but I’m hunching Drew Brees and crew

keep it inside the betting line. Pack figures to stack up five DBs to combat Brees’ air attack, which could make for a productive debut for Saints rookie RB Mark Ingram. But countering that will be Gee Bees’ TE Jermichael Finley having a huge night (just watch) for Aaron Rodgers. Two elite teams, two premier QBs and the singular stage make this an NFC heavyweight battle right out the gate. Sweet. Lockout? What lockout? Fantasy players, bettors and regular old football fans, let the banquet begin!

BY DAN CAESAR St. Louis Post-Dispatch

SAINTS at PACKERS WHEN: 8:30 p.m. EDT on NBC on Thursday. Line: Packers by 4. This game marks the 10th consecutive time the NFL kicks off its season with a Thursday night contest and this one showcases the previous season’s Super Bowl champion, Green Bay, against the team that won the season before in the Saints. The defending champion has played in the Thursday prime-time opener the last seven seasons and has won them all by an average of 10 points. The Packers are loaded again, so there’s no reason to buck that powerhouse trend. PACKERS 27, SAINTS 20.

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More Manning mystery as Colts’ season looms nearer BY REGGIE HAYES The News-Sentinel Here’s a prediction I’m 99.3 percent certain will come true: This will be the most secretive week yet for the Indianapolis Colts. Just when we thought the Peyton Manning saga couldn’t get any wilder, reports took off Sunday night that he might need another neck surgery. If true, not only will he miss the season opener at Houston on Sunday, he could be out for weeks. The rumor broke, as they do these days, on Twitter, via a post from Indy radio talk show host John Michael Vincent of 1070AM, The Fan. Later, Indianapolis television station WTHR reported that Manning will be re-evaluated by several doctors for the slow healing from his May neck surgery and will likely miss the opener. The Colts responded with silence, other than vice chairman Bill Polian telling Sports Illustrated he knows nothing about Manning needing another surgery. Whether the Colts will confirm Manning’s status for the Houston game before kickoff remains to be seen. I have my doubts. They have a history of silence on injury issues.