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OXFORD UNIVERSITY TRANSIT SUMMER CHANGES BY JERMAINE JACKSON The Daily Mississippian
Big changes are in store for the Oxford University Transit System as the system nears the end of its second year of operation. The Oxford University Transit Authority Commission has approved a request by the Associated Student Body to add a student liaison, nonvoting seat. The idea was welcomed by Donna Gurley, Transit Commissioner and Associate University Attorney. “I think this is a wonderful idea to be inclusive,” Gurley said. “Students are a part of this community and having their opinions voiced for our consideration is a terrific idea.” Corey Washington, ASB Deputy Director of Student Services for Transportation, will serve as the liaison and each subsequent deputy director after him. The commission has provided a welcoming and warm environment to work, according to Washington. “They have shown an eagerness to hear the ideas of the student body,” Washington said. “They have a real desire to provide a system that supports all members of the community.” Because students make up ap-
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OLE MISS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CAMP Individual Camp June 9-11 Ages 8 to high-school seniors Price: overnight $250 | commuter $200 Registration: June 9, Tad Smith Coliseum, 8-10 a.m. Ole Miss’ Individual Camp focuses on improving fundamentals and is designed for the development of each player regardless of size, age, ability or prior experience. Campers are divided by age and skill level and participate daily in skill stations, league play and skill competitions. Camp cost covers instruction, facilities, meals, secondary camp insurance and lodging, if applicable. Each camper receives a camp Tshirt. Camp ends June 24 at noon. All campers are encouraged to sign up for the annual Talent Show. Be sure to bring your costumes and props to camp!
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proximately 70 percent of the ridership of the OUT system during normal service periods the need for a student liaison became increasingly evident. The proposed position was approved after a letter from Thomas “Sparky” Reardon, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students, was submitted to the Commission. “We just wanted to make sure that everyone involved was aware of the position,” Jack Howard,
Commission Chair, said. “The need for continuity and support is evident and we wanted to ensure it would exist.” The OUT system is also working to include global positional systems (GPS) in the OUT operations, Tim Akers, Oxford City Planner, said. “With this modifications we can have real time updates on bus locations and arrival times,” Akers said. “In addition, we can provide this information in the
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In an effort to provide aid to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi’s four research universities have joined forces to help monitor and relieves the effects of the disaster. The Mississippi Research Consortium Deepwater Horizon Response Team (DHRT) will be helping other private, state and federal agencies with the observation of the oil spill off the Louisiana coast. DHRT’s current efforts include forecasting the coastal movement and impact of the spill, video recording and documenting developing events, monitoring water qualities and analyzing the spill’s impact of humans and wildlife. The DHRT consists of Ole Miss, Mississippi State University (MSU), the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and Jackson State University (JSU). Each university has two representatives in the DHRT, the group is a part of the Mississippi Research Consortium (MRC). UM and USM are also helping the effort through the National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology (NIUST), to which both schools belong. MSU and USM are working with coastal institutes such as Louisiana State Univer-
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shelters at bus stops so riders can be better informed about what his happening.” GPS technology is not the only possible addition to the OUT buses. Security cameras are also sought after by the management of the system. “These cameras will be there to catch a variety of incidents that might occur,” Biggs said. “For example, if there was an accident or misbehavior on the bus the cameras would catch it.”
sity, Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Florida State University to assist in research connected to the interactions of atmosphere, land, and ocean through the Northern Gulf Institute (NGI). “Mississippi universities employ some of the best minds in the world,” Hank Bounds, Commissioner of Higher Education for the state of Mississippi, said in the same release. “By working together within our system, and with other higher education systems in affected states, we can help find practical solutions to the problems that could follow this devastating oil spill.” Shortly after the spill occurred, USM formed the Oil Spill Response Team. This team consisted of faculty, staff, students and scientists from USM, as well, as the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and Stennis Space Center. Their scientists were also working with several other agencies including, the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. The DHRT was formed shortly after USM created their team to better coordinate response efforts across the MRC. “We have faculty with substantial, See TOGETHER, PAGE 4
2010 Yoknapatawpha Summer Writing Workshop
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Aspiring writers who don’t have the time or money to take a semester-long writing course may have another chance. The University of Mississippi’s Yoknapatawpha Summer Writers’ Workshop will be hosting a threeday creative writing workshop in fiction and nonfiction June 18 -20. Over the course of the weekend, writers will receive writing advice, exercises and personal critiques, as well as readings, panels and talks on craft, according to the press release. Featured faculty include fiction writers Sean Ennis, Scott Morris, M.O. Walsh, best-selling non-fiction author Neil White, and publicist Stella Connell. The writer’s workshop will be held at the Depot at the University of Mississippi. Tuition for the workshop is $325, which includes workshops, lectures, panel discussions, readings, and an evening reception at Taylor Grocery in Taylor. Although the tuition fee does not include lodging or meals. Those interested in enrolling in the workshop can call Barbara H. Thompson at (662) 915-5811.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR The AP article on Rural Health Care hadsome gross errors that were corrected later by the AP. The following is my response and a copy of the correction.
Journalistic Incompetence Last April in the DM, journalism major J. B. Clark wondered “Why on Earth would someone who is working toward a writing-based degree have to take nine hours of calculus and 12 hours of science (each class in a different scientific field)?” Here is a perfect example of why: Last Friday the DM printed an article from the Associated Press by Shelia Byrd on the Infant Mortality rate in the Delta. The article incorrectly stated that
the rate was 281 deaths per 1000 births and several times referred to this as “10 times worse than Iran’s” or to the Delta as a “region where nearly three out of 10 infants die”. When I read this article I thought that the numbers were far too high. I then checked and found the correction that is given below. The first mistake was by AP’s editorial staff for missing the error; the next was the author’s. Was the entire error due to the Journalist’s lack of Science knowledge resulting in the misreading of “a total of 281 deaths” as 281 deaths per 1000 births? If so then that is one level of incompetence, but did not the journalist then show the article to either Dr.
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Aaron Shirley, who is quoted in the story, or to either the International Development Group or the Mississippi Health House Network who were mentioned in the article? If one of them were shown the article, how could they miss the gross exaggeration of the infant morality rate? Or perhaps, was the article spoon-fed to the author who then failed to check the facts? Either way, more incompetence. So this incident is why science classes may be useful to a journalist as well as a sad example of journalistic incompetence. David Sanders, Research Scientist, Physics
CORRECTION: Mississippi health house story The Associated Press Friday, June 4, 2010; 11:40 AM GREENWOOD, Miss. -- In a story June 2 about a project to bring Iran’s health house model to the Mississippi Delta, The Associated Press erroneously reported the Delta region’s infant mortality rate as 281 deaths per 1,000. Over a five-year period in the region, there was a total of 281 deaths, according to the Mississippi Department of Health. The infant mortality rate was 13.8 per 1,000 per year. The story also erroneously reported the Delta’s infant mortality rate was 10 times that of Iran’s. The Delta’s rate is less than Iran’s current infant mortality rate in rural areas of 26 per 1,000.
As the first rays of morning sun filtered through the Venetian blinds covering the windows to the French doors of my residence for the next few weeks, I smiled, turned off my alarm on the Blackberry set to play Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer,” and proceeded to engage in my usual morning routine. Turn on the laptop, press ‘play’ on iTunes, check e-mail, Facebook, and Twitter. While perusing Facebook, though, I found out that one of my favorite musical artists, Steve Winwood, is releasing a greatest hits collection. That was the catalyst which prompted me to start thinking, once again, about just how mediocre (at best) The Beatles were/are! Yes, I know, it’s an unpopular stance to not worship, idolize, and/or adore the (not all that) ‘Fantastic Four’ from Liverpool, but on an awesomeness scale of bug zapper to Krakatoa, they barely
register as a firecracker. “But, but…the Beatles wrote SO many songs,” you say. Since when did being prolific equate to being great or exemplary? The New York Yankees have acquired a few dozen World Series championships, does that mean they’re awesome and all should love them? Certainly not (go Braves)! Emily Dickinson wrote over 1,500 poems, is that cause to jump in jubilation at the seemingly infinite number of ways one can spiral into a melancholic state?! “But, the Beatles influenced so many artists!” you say. Oh, you mean like the Jonas Brothers? Justin Bieber? All emo kids who think because they know three chords on guitar they can whine about how sucky life is? I’ll say it’s that the Beatles influenced other artists on what drugs NOT to take in order to compose a song somewhere in the realm of sanity
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(I don’t care if you’re the egg man or the walrus, you’re not getting my money). Why such little love for The Beatles? Now, don’t get me wrong, after the break-up, three-fourths of The Beatles went on to create quite stellar resumes (the holdout being history’s worst drummer Ringo Starr). Just consider other pop/rock bands that were formed in the 1960s: The Cascades, The Animals, The Dave Clark Five, The Association, The Four Seasons, The Hollies. Take a minute. Google them if you must. If you wouldn’t rather take Eric Burdon’s soul-infused vocals, or Graham Nash’s outstanding songwriting and guitar playing, or anyone else, living or undead, on drums, then ask yourself why in the world you listen to a group that’s okay when a group that is truly awesome is waiting to be heard. They probably want to hold your hand, too. And more than likely, their hands won’t be sweaty.
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The Red Line normally operates from 6:10 a.m. to 6:47 p.m. For the summer period there is no change to the line. The Red Line runs from the College Hill area to South Lamar. The Green Line, which runs from The Exchange apartment complex to the intersection of Chapel Lane and Fraternity Row, will operate with one bus running every thirty minutes Monday thru Friday. Normally the line operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a bus departing The Exchange every fifteen minutes. The Yellow Line will also have one bus running every thirty minutes Monday thru Friday. The Yellow Line runs from Anderson Road and Hathorn road to the University campus. The Orange Line has been eliminated from the operation schedule for the summer period. Normally the line runs from Thacker Loop and the Links apartment complex to Walmart and Belk on a 30 minute schedule. On Saturdays during the summer period only the Red and Blue Lines will operate. Each line will run one bus once an hour. The lines will operate from 8:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. The summer schedule will end on August 9 and regular service will resume.
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MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) — Lauderdale County authorities say the investigation into a May 12 beating death at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility will be turned over to a grand jury. Sheriff ’s Department Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun tells The Meridian Star that because a suspect in the case remains incarcerated at the Lost Gap facility, there is no rush to file charges while the investigation continues. Authorities say James Dunnkosky reportedly suffered severe head injuries in the altercation at the prison. Dunnkosky died Friday at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Mississippi Department of Corrections have declined comment on the investigation.
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relevant expertise at each of these institutions,” Dr. Alice Clark Vice Chancellor for Research at Ole Miss as well as the current chair for the MRC said in a press release. “This response team will help us stay organized in sharing knowledge and resources by managing requests for assistance and identifying the best person or group to respond.” The Deepwater Horizon oil well, owned by British Petroleum (BP), exploded on April 20, 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 people. Thus far every plan BP has performed to stop the oil from leaking has failed. Their latest attempt, a containment cap, has succeeded in slowing the flow. The latest estimates from
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A new report says 32 percent of Mississippi households can’t afford basic needs such as housing, food, child care, health care, transportation and state and federal taxes. The report was released Wednesday by Insight Center for Community Economic Development and several other advocacy groups for the poor and working poor.
It calculates how much income different types of families need in different parts of the state to pay for basic living expenses without public or private assistance. For example, the report says a Bolivar County family with two adults and one infant needs $30,401 a year to be self-sufficient. Under federal guidelines, the same family would be considered poor if its income fell below $18,310.
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Southhaven could outlaw fake pot SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — Southaven officials have drafted a proposed ordinance to ban K2 -- a synthetic herb sold in area stores as an incense that mimics a marijuana high when smoked. Police and city officials said they’ve received several complaints from parents about local stores selling their kids the fake pot, which is legal but not meant for human consumption.
At next Tuesday’s board of aldermen meeting, The Commercial Appeal reports city officials plan to vote on the K2 ordinance that would prohibit the use, purchase, possession or sale of the synthetic cannabinoid. If approved, the ordinance would go into effect immediately and anyone found in violation would be guilty of a misdemeanor. They could be fined $1,000, receive jail time of up to a year, or both.
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BP CONFIDENT LATEST TRY TO CAPTURE OIL WILL WORK ROBERT, La. (AP) -- BP was confident Saturday its latest experiment using a mile-long pipe would capture much of the oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico, even as the company disclosed yet another setback in the environmental disaster. Engineers hit a snag when they tried to connect two pieces of equipment a mile below the water’s surface. BP PLC chief operating officer Doug Suttles said one piece of equipment, called the framework, had to be brought to the water’s surface so that adjustments could be made to where it fits with the long tube that connects to a tanker above. The framework holds a pipe and stopper, and engineers piloting submarine robots will try to use it to plug the massive leak and send the crude through the
lengthy pipe to the surface. “The frame shifted, so they were unable to make that connection,” said Suttles, who believes the adjustments will make the device work. At least 210,000 gallons of oil has been gushing into the Gulf of Mexico since an oil rig exploded April 20 and sank two days later. Eleven people were killed in the blast. BP’s latest idea seems to have the best chance for success so far, said Ed Overton, a LSU professor of environmental studies. At the surface this would be easy, Overton said, but using robots in 5,000 feet of water with oil gushing out of the pipe makes things much more difficult. “It’s something like threading the eye of a needle. But that can be tough to do up here. And you
can imagine how hard it would be to do it down there with a robot,” Overton said. The tube could capture more than three-quarters of the leak; BP also must contend with a smaller leak that’s farther away. If the tube works, it would be the first time the company has been able to capture any of the oil before it fouls the Gulf waters. A week ago, the company tried to put a massive box over the leak, but icelike crystals formed and BP scrapped that plan. BP is also drilling a relief well that is considered the permanent solution to stopping the leak. It’s about halfway done and still months away from being completed. The company also is still considering using a smaller containment dome known as a “top hat,” as well as a “junk shot,” in which golf balls and rubber would be inserted to try to clog the leak. Meanwhile, BP began spraying undersea dispersants at that leak site and said the chemicals appear to have reduced the amount of surface oil. This unprecedented use of chemical dispersants underwater, and the depth of the leak has created many unknowns regarding environmental impact, and researchers hurriedly worked to chart its effects. This week, researchers from the National Institute for Un-
dersea Science and Technology reported online that they had detected large oil plumes from just beneath the surface of the sea to more than 4,000 feet deep. Researchers Vernon Asper and Arne Dierks said in web posts that the plumes were “perhaps due to the deep injection of dispersants which BP has stated that they are conducting.” These researchers were also testing the effects of large amounts of subsea oil on oxygen levels in the water. The oil can deplete oxygen in the water, harming plankton and other tiny creatures that serve as food for a wide variety of sea critters. The institute is a partnership between the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Mississippi and NOAA’s Undersea Research Program. Federal regulators on Friday approved the underwater use of the chemicals, which act like a detergent to break the oil into small globules and allow it to disperse more quickly into the water or air before it comes ashore. The decision by the Environmental Protection Agency angered state officials and fishermen, who complained that regulators ignored their concerns about the effects on the environment and fish. “The EPA is conducting a giant experiment with our most productive fisheries by approving
the use of these powerful chemicals on a massive, unprecedented scale,” John Williams, executive director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, said in a news release. Louisiana Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine sent a letter to BP outlining similar concerns, but the company and the Coast Guard said several tests were done before approval was given. “We didn’t cross this threshold lightly,” Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mary Landry said. “This is a tool that will be analyzed and monitored.” As crews worked to limit the environmental hazards, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano pressured BP to make clear whether the company would limit how much it will pay for clean up and compensation to those hurt by the spill. In a letter to chief executive Tony Hayward, she noted that he and other executives have said they are taking full responsibility for cleaning up the spill and will pay what they call “legitimate” claims. Napolitano said the government believes this means BP will not limit its payments to a $75 million cap set by law for liability in some cases. “The public has a right to a clear understanding of BP’s commitment to redress all of the damage that has occurred or that will occur in the future as a result of the oil spill,” Napolitano wrote. On Friday, President Barack Obama assailed oil drillers and his own administration as he ordered extra scrutiny of drilling permits. He condemned the shifting of blame by oil executives and denounced a “cozy relationship” between the companies and the federal government.
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10 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER BY AMANDA WARD Lifestyles Editor
1. GET HEALTHYThere is no better time than right now to get healthy. Spend a little time at the gym getting in shape and start eating healthier foods. Make a conscious effort to give up soft drinks and fast food meals, exchanging them for fresh fruits, vegetables and salads. 2. VOLUNTEERTake a little time out of your schedule to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Volunteering is a humbling experience and will give you a greater outlook on life. It also looks good on that resume you are undoubtedly trying to put together. 3. GET A DIFFERENT JOBFor underclassmen who are undecided on a career, choose a job in a field you may possibly be interested in. By getting a job in a different field than what you normally would, it gives you experience, an opportunity to either add to your list of options or throw out some of those careers.
The new job will also give you an opportunity to make new contacts in case you choose that path. 4. SEE PRODUCTIONS AT LOCAL THEATERSGoing to productions by the school or city is a great way to support the local economy. It’s usually a great way to spend an evening doing something you might not normally do. 5. READ A NEW BOOKRead a book in a genre you normally would not be interested in. You may find that you like what you read and have a chance to learn new things and “broaden your horizon,” as our parents always say. 6. RELAXTake a little time for yourself. Go on a mini-vacation. After working, school, and whatever else you have on your plate, you deserve a little time off. 7. VISIT LOCAL FESTIVALSLocal festivals are like the state fair, without all the
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Vine-ripe tomatoes. Fresh peppers. Beautiful yellow squash. Sounds good, right? Yesterday, I took a drive a short way down North Lamar to visit the Midtown Farmer’s Market. Midtown Farmer’s Market is an event every Wednesday and Saturday from early in April to mid-October. It is a gathering of local area farmers who sell their home-grown produce and goods to the public. While I was there, I met a few interesting people. Local farmer and liason to the Market Board, Fred Bost, was able
to fill me in on the happenings at Midtown Farmer’s Market. “We’ve been here for ten years. On Saturdays we have live music for the crowd to listen to.” Bost grows everything from tomatoes, peppers and squash to cabbage, beans and peas. He has been selling his fresh produce there for the ten years it has been open. Although there were few vendors set up yesterday when I arrived, I was told that the peaches and blueberry growers will be at the market around June 20. The people at the market, both farmers and customers, were very friendly and the produce looked amazing.
Everything seemed so fresh and the prices were better than you could ever find at a supermarket. Many of the customers at Midtown Farmer’s Market have been faithful supporters. Arleene Dowd has been shopping at the market since it opened. “It’s fresh and local. I want to support that in our town. On Saturdays, it’s a big social gathering.” Dowd spoke enthusiastically about the market. She made it sound like one of Oxford’s best kept secrets. Alongside the produce sells and social experience, there are events such as Children’s Day on the first Saturday of every month.
crowds and the three miles you walk in one day. They can be so much fun, especially if you go with a group of friends. 8. GO TO YOUR FAMILY REUNIONUnexciting, I know. However, you can gain a lot from spending time with your family. You never know which uncle knows the owner of the company you have been trying to call for a job. 9. WRITE A NOVELChances are, you won’t finish it. Ever. The upside is, trying will sharpen your thinking skills and while doing the research, you may learn some very interesting things. If you do finish, e-mail me. I’d love to shake your hand. 10. LEARN SOMETHING NEWIf you have access to cooking classes or you can attend seminars of some sort, go. You will feel better about yourself and when you realize you know something new and interesting, it will boost your self esteem.
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THE WAITING GAME BEGINS FOR POMERANZ BY ERIC BESSON Sports Editor
Drew Pomeranz has worked for three years to improve his draft position after the Texas Rangers selected him in the 12th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball amateur draft, and he did just that when the Cleveland Indians drafted him No. 5 overall Monday night. Now, instead of working to attain his goal, he will wait to pitch competitively again until he reaches a contract agreement with his new club. What will he do in the meantime? “I’m just going to play golf and see what happens,” Pomeranz said. “Play golf every day.” He will not throw much during his period of rest, but instead will focus on keeping his body in shape. “I’ll probably take a little bit of time off,” Pomeranz said. “I haven’t really thought about that much either. Mostly probably just running. I’ll just run every day and just stay in shape body-wise. I mean, I’ve got 100 innings under my belt this year. I don’t think it will take me that long to get back into it.” The left-handed pitcher from Collierville, Tenn., has until August 15 to sign with the Indians. Negotiations between big-league ball clubs and draftees often develop slowly, with neither side giving ground until the final weeks, days or hours. “I don’t have any rush to get in or rush to drag (the negotiations) out at all,” Pomer-
anz said. “I don’t know how it’s all going. I haven’t heard anything, any negotiations. From what I hear, they are going to probably fly me up there or get me a trip up to Cleveland, do a physical, show me around before they even start negotiating anything.” When Pomeranz — advised by the Beverly Hills Sports Council — does sign, he could play with former Rebel teammate Jordan Henry at some point in the Indians’ system. Henry, who texted Pomeranz a message of congratulations after the draft, is playing for the high-A Kinston Indians. But Pomeranz’s goal is not to just sign. It is to make it to the big leagues and have a successful career. The Washington Nationals have already promoted two pitchers they selected in the 2009 draft, just one year after having a 5.00 team ERA. This season, the Indians are 24th in the league with a 4.72 ERA and have only one starter with a number under 3.50, so if Pomeranz pitches well in the minors, he could be called up as early as next season. “It’s definitely a positive, I guess, to go to a team where I could be up pretty quick,” Pomeranz said. With his Rebel career now over, Pomeranz compared some of the aspects of his college life to the stories he has heard, through his brother Stuart Pomeranz - drafted 65th overall in 2003 - and former teammates, about life in the minors. “I guess you don’t have the whole col-
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Drew Pomeranz, drafted No. 5 by the Cleveland Indians on Monday, has until August 15 to sign a contract with the team. In the meantime, he plans to stay in shape and work on his golf game.
lege thing,” he said. “You’re on a bus all the time traveling. There is not 8,000 people in the stands every weekend.” FOUR MORE REBELS DRAFTED David Goforth will join Pomeranz in the Indians’ organization after being selected in the 31st round on the third day of the draft. Aaron Barrett and Tim Ferguson were drafted in the ninth and tenth rounds, respectively, and left-hander Matt Tracy was chosen in the 43rd round by the Florida Marlins.
SEC FOOTBALL RANKINGS: LINEBACKERS Each Thursday, The DM’s Paul Katool will rank SEC teams by position as part of an eight-week series. Next week: defensive line.
BY PAUL KATOOL
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1. South Carolina: Even with stud weak-side linebacker Eric Norwood gone, the Gamecock’s exotic 4-2-5 defense will be formidable. Shaq Wilson, last year’s starter at middle linebacker, moves to Norwood’s vacated position. 2. Georgia: The linebackers were solid last year, but a disappointing overall defense prompted the hiring of a new defensive coordinator – Todd Grantham – and a switch to the 3-4 defense. Defensive end Justin Houston transitions to linebacker in this pass-rush heavy scheme. 3. Auburn: The Tigers had a hard time stopping the run last year, giving up a league-high 25 touchdowns on the ground. Josh Byrnes, the top
HUBER NAMED FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN Brett Huber was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America selection by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper on Wednesday. The right-handed pitcher from Belleville, Ill. is the eighth Rebel to receive the honors from the publication. The Rebels’ closer made 30 appearances and picked up 12 saves to go along with a 2-0 record, 3.54 ERA and 54 strikeouts through 48.1 innings.
MLB in the Southeastern Conference, and the linebacker corps return all three starters, and hope to vindicate the Tiger’s run defense. 4. LSU: The Birmingham News lists MLB Kelvin Sheppard, who led the Tigers in tackles in 2009, as the second-best interior linebacker in the SEC. There will be two firstyear starters alongside Sheppard, and WLB Ryan Baker and strongside linebacker Stefoin Francois have the inside track on those jobs. 5. Ole Miss: Senior SLB Allen Walker was coveted during the recruiting process by former Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron, but off-the-field problems slammed the brakes on early success. Walker has matured, and along with fellow senior, MLB Jonathan Cornell, mentors two rising stars – WLB Joel Kight and backup MLB D.T. Shackelford. 6. Florida: Who cares if MLB Brandon Spikes and WLB Ryan Stamper are gone – there are plenty of blue-chip prep stars in coach Urban Meyer’s cupboard. Jelani Jenkins, the No. 1 prep talent at WLB in the 2009 class, should make a seamless transition to full-time starter. 7. Alabama: Three linebackers, including MLB Rolando McClain – who the Raiders selected No. 8 overall in April’s NFL Draft— are gone from a 3-4 defense that allowed only 2.8 yards per rush in 2009. WLB Nico Johnson is the only returning starter, but MLB Dont’a Hightower is ready to headhunt again after sitting out most of last year with a knee injury. 8. Vanderbilt: The academicminded Commodores have a distinct disadvantage in the cut-throat
world of SEC football recruiting, but coach Bobby Johnson continues to find diamonds in the rough. MLB Chris Marve is another fine example of this, but Vandy finished last in the SEC in rush defense in 2009, and Marve is the only returning starter at linebacker. 9. Mississippi State: SLB K.J. Wright arrived in Starkville weighing 200 lbs. as a true freshman, but has since added 45 lbs. to his frame. Wright needs all that extra weight with the added pressure of leading a linebacker corps without MLB Jamar Chaney, a four-year starter for the Bulldogs. 10. Arkansas: The Razorbacks ranked in the bottom third of the SEC in rush defense last year, but that must improve for Arkansas to live up to lofty preseason expectations. Jerry Franklin, who was No. 1 in tackles for the Razorbacks in 2009, moves from the outside to MLB. 11. Tennessee: SLB Lamarcus Thompson was the only of Tennesee’s returning starters at linebacker to go through spring practice, with former walk-on turned starter MLB Nick Reveiz recovering from a knee injury. Somebody has to step up to help improve a linebacker corps that had a part in allowing 4.2 yards per carry (3rd worst in the SEC) last year. 12. Kentucky: It was a two-way battle this spring between redshirt freshman Qua Huzzie and Ronnie Sneed, who are both vying to replace MLB Micah Johnson. Thankfully for Kentucky, WLB Danny Trevathan, who was No. 2 on the team in tackles in 2009, will be there to help Huzzi and Sneed along.