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SUMMER

Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Volume 2, Issue 2

Mr. & Mrs. Smith:

Pitt and Jolie oer much action, little spice.

Titans Baseball: Sun Devils smoke the Titans on road to Omaha.

Great Outdoors: California State University, Fullerton

20th Century Fox

Legendary surf just a short drive away.

Omaha Just Out of Reach ..

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NEWS

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

This Week

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Weather

JUNE 15- JUNE 21

JUNE 20 - AUG. 12: Titan Youth Sports Camp for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Call (714) 278-7529 or go to http://tysc.fullerton.edu for more information.

FORECAST WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.

Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 68 to 74 near the coast to 77 to 82 inland. Light winds.

JUNE 20 - AUG. 12: “Learn to Swim” instruction provided by American Red Cross. For information call (714) 278-7529.

JUNE 4 - 19: Greg Drasler exhibit, “Tattoo Parlor” at the Grand Central Art Gallery in Santa Ana. If you would like to submit an entry to the calendar section, e-mail korr@dailytitan.com.

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THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning.

Highs 67 to 72 near the coast to 75 to 80 inland.

GABRIELA ALONSO/Summer Titan Staff Jeff Groeger, pitcher for the Fullerton Flyers, signs a baseball for little Roberto of the San Diego Padres.

News in Brief

Schwarzenegger Opponents Move to Campaign Mode

Northern California Tsunami Warning Cancelled

Phil Jackson Returns to Lakers After Year Absence

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Democratic and labor forces that oppose him switched into full campaign mode after the governor made official what he has threatened for months - a special election to change the way state government does business.

A coalition of interest groups, plans to continue protesting Schwarzenegger at his public appearances and running ads on television and radio.

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. - A 7.0 earthquake struck about 80 miles off the coast of northern California on Tuesday night, briefly prompting a tsunami warning along the Pacific coast.

KCBS radio reported that residents were evacuated from lowlying areas of Crescent City. In 1964 eleven people died and 29 city blocks were washed away when a tsunami spawned by a quake hit the city.

LOS ANGELES - Phil and Kobe, together again. Phil Jackson is back with the Los Angeles Lakers following a breakup that took a year to mend, and back to coaching Kobe Bryant - a player he once called “uncoachable.” “This is something I never thought could possibly happen,” Jackson said Tuesday at a Staples Center news conference. “It’s a pleasure to come back.”

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 66 to 73 near the coast to 75 to 80 inland.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning.

Highs 65 to 70 near the coast to 71 to 76 inland.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning.

Highs 65 to 70 near the coast to 71 to 76 inland.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning.

Highs 65 to 70 near the coast to 71 to 76 inland.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning.

Highs 65 to 70 near the cost to 71 to 76 inland.

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Sea of Shock and Awe Follows Jackson Acquittal The Associated Press

SUZANNE SULLIVAN/Summer Titan Photo Editor

Vanessa Jarrett, a speech pathologist intern, reacts to the “not guilty” verdict in Jackson’s molestation trial at the Nutwood Cafe, Tuesday.

Michael Jackson’s Web site trumpeted his courtroom vindication Tuesday, linking it with such historic events as the birth of Martin Luther King Jr., meanwhile Jackson’s lawyer vowed his client wouldn’t be sharing his bed with boys anymore.

“He’s not going to do that because it makes him vulnerable to false charges,” attorney Tom Mesereau Jr. told The Associated Press in a wide-ranging interview.

Mesereau said he believes that Jackson will continue to be “a convenient target for people who want to extract money or build careers at his expense.” As a result, the attorney said, Jackson will have to change his lifestyle and “not easily allow people to enter his life.”

Jackson was acquitted Monday of child molestation, conspiracy and other counts by jurors who said the accusations of a young boy and his family were not credible – a legal victory that triggered jubilation among the pop star’s fans and embarrassment for the district attorney’s office.

Just minutes before the verdict was announced, over 80 students and faculty members gathered in the Nutwood Café in College Park

to witness the historic event.

An Introduction to Entertainment and Tourism class made up a majority of the crowd and waited over 30 minutes to hear the verdict.

“I think [Jackson] is being tried for a case that doesn’t have enough valid evidence,” Jennifer Foreman said. “If he’s convicted, all of the parents of the children should be convicted as well.”

The room buzzed with concern and intrigue as students and faculty awaited what some felt was an inevitable verdict.

“I think he’s going to get off, but I think he’s guilty as sin,” said Genelle Belmas, a communications law professor, in the moments before the acquittal.

A sea of students divided by hopes and opposing glances fell silent as the verdict was announced.

Occasional gasps and awes echoed from the crowd.

The room fell empty as quickly as it had become packed and only three lonely occupants were left in the dust of momentary shock.

“I was surprised that he was found not guilty on all counts,” said human communications professor John Doyle. “But I’ve been on juries before and it’s a very dif-

ferent feeling. If I had any doubt I would prefer letting someone go.”

Jurors may have acquitted Jackson of all charges of molesting a 13-year-old cancer survivor, but not all of them were convinced the King of Pop had never molested a child.

“He’s just not guilty of the crimes he’s been charged with,” said Ray Hultman, who told The Associated Press he was one of three people on the 12-person panel who voted to acquit only after the other nine persuaded them there was reasonable doubt about the entertainer’s guilt in this particular case.

Hultman said he voted to acquit Jackson in the current case because he had doubts about his current accuser’s credibility.

“That’s not to say he’s an innocent man,” Hultman, 62, said of Jackson.

Some jurors noted they were troubled by Jackson’s admission that he allowed boys into his bed for what he characterized as innocent sleepovers.

“We would hope first of all that he doesn’t sleep with children anymore and that he learns that they have to stay with their families or stay in the guest rooms or the houses or whatever they’re called down there,” jury foreman Paul Rodriguez said. “And he just has to be careful how he conducts himself around children.”

The verdict means Jackson will be free to try to rebuild his blighted musical career. But his legal victory came at a terrible price to his image.

After the verdict, a weary Jackson retreated to Neverland where, according to his family, he went straight to bed. The entertainer, who appeared exhausted as he shuffled out of court, is “trying to get back his strength,” said his father, Joe Jackson.

Summer Titan Staff Kim Orr and Virginia Terzian contributed to this story.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

THE INSIDE BUZZ

By NIYAZ PIRANI For The Summer Titan

After being a vocal group since 1998, the three members of Destiny’s Child are “Jumpin’, Jumpin’” ship. The group announced on stage Saturday in Barcelona, Spain that they would disband at the end of their “Destiny Fulfilled…And Lovin’ It Summer Tour.” The band sited the pursuit of personal goals and solo efforts as a reason for the split … Christina Aguilera, Victoria Beckham, Serena Williams, Geri Halliwell, Kate Moss, Rebecca Romijn, Heidi Klum and more will all be showing some skin (all of it actually) for a new coffee table book called “4 Inches.” These top-notch celebs aren’t getting naked for fun though, proceeds from the sales of the book will benefit the Elton John AIDS Founda-

tion … His Infernal Majesty, better known as HIM , have set the track “Killing Loneliness” as the first single from their Sept. 27 release Dark Light.

The song will hit United Kingdom, singles shelves Aug. 9 …

50 Cent is giving back to his home community. Although the rapper never went to college, he wants others to further their education. He is offering ten scholarships – totaling $31,000 – for New York youth to attend Queensborough Community College … “Brangelina” rumors fueled the movie-going public into spending $51 million at the box office as “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” debuted at number one. “Madagascar” settled in at number two and “Star Wars: Episode III” used the force to hold the number three spot …

CD releases for June 21 are The Future Embrace by Billy Corgan, The Ghetto Bill Gates

by Master P and The Definitive Ol’ Dirty Bastard Story by [a posthumous] Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

DVD releases for June 21 are “Coach Carter,” “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Dangerous.”

CONCERT CALENDAR Wed. 6/15/05 Himsa Glass House Pomona Thurs. 6/16/05 Led Zepagain Canyon Dinner Theater Agoura Hills Fri. 6/17/05 Kenny Chesney Staples Center Los Angeles Sat. 6/18/05 Static-X

House of Blues Anaheim Anaheim Sun. 6/19/05 Rilo Kiley The Wiltern LG Los Angeles Mon. 6/20/05 Enon Troubadour West Hollywood Tues. 6/21/05 Lifehouse Ventura Theater Venutrea

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MTV Goes Hollywood very skinny Nicole Richie. As a fan of his music, I waved at him smiling, and he smiled back and danced with me from afar.

The actual awards were not as great as watching the celebrities in action, but here are some award-show highlights.

The Best Female Performance went to Lindsay Lohan who pretty much stole the whole show.

Breakthrough Male went to Jon Heder, a.k.a. Napolean Dynamite, who received the most applause from the audience. Best As I stepped into the newly renovated Shrine in Los Angeles, Movie also went to “Napolean Dynamite.” last Saturday, I was brought back A scuffled-looking Tom Cruise to a few years prior. The “2003 MTV Movie Awards” were my was presented the Generation Award by an obviously nervous first glimpse of the historic venue. And here I was again, back Katie Holmes (during breaks the for the same show just a different 5’9” skinny actress was biting her year and a new nails and pullset of upcoming her hair). ing talents. I The cast of “The Breakwas excited to fast Club” be back for the 2005 Award came out for a reunion and Show and excited to see both the mostly the new and younger audience could seasoned actors and actresses. relate but were not too The venue excited to see looked sleek and knowing the cast.

The perforthat in a matter 20th century Fox mances were of hours famous Ben Stiller won Best Villain for his roll in “Dodgeball: A True Underdog people like mediocre but Story” at the “2005 MTV Movie Awards.” they were a Lindsay Lohan and Hillary Swank were going to She and her co-stars for “Mean nice treat. Eminem took an insult fill the seats near me made me Girls” also won for Best On- jab at Lindsay Lohan while preecstatic. I was able to see many of Screen Team. After a couple of tending to be Triumph the Insult the celebrities up close and per- awkward hugs (you could sense Dog (which was featured in his sonal but some fans spent over the girls were not so close with performance of “Ass Like That”).

100 dollars for seats that were Lohan), they went up to accept After “Ass Like That” Eminem way up in the Terrace section. their award with a bit of a boring performed his other hit “MockAt around 7 p.m., celebrities speech. ingbird” and left the stage leavThe best speech by far was ing fans wanting more. started rolling in. Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey looked like from Ben Stiller. Stiller won Best Mariah Carey looked dazzling a beautifully sculpted couple (al- Villain for his hilarious perfor- in ripe red and got a standing though Simpson’s hair looked like mance in “Dodgeball: A True Un- ovation after performing her hit derdog Story.” After thanking his single “We Belong Together.” some furry animal died on it).

Johnny Knoxville strolled in in fans and then explaining the danOther performers included Yela white and blue suit, and dark gers of cholesterol, he illustrated lowcard and The Foo Fighters shades put him under a slight dis- by smashing an egg on himself. who also rocked out the stage. guise but he still looked snazzy.

Dustin Hoffman, who deservedly The experience was fun, but When Lindsay Lohan walked won Best Comedic Performance it was a long event (6 p.m. to 11 into the venue, the audience went for “Meet The Fockers,” acted like p.m.) that left me tired yet iminsane. She smiled and gracious- Eminem, and although it was pressed. Mostly everyone was ly thanked the audience seeming hard to hear the soft-spoken ac- gracious and I got to mingle with very humble, not the overly con- tor in the audience, we were all big names as well as smaller fident and egotistical actress you amused. ones.

Best Kiss went to Rachel McAdmight think is.

The show was not as fabulous Fat Joe looked more Miami that ams (who also won Breakthrough as was the talent, but it was well Los Angeles, wearing a white and Female) and Ryan Gosling who worth the sightings and the celebpink suit, standing in a corner decided to replay their winning rity dish! Just another day in the with drink in hand. He hosted kiss from “The Notebook.” life of an Orange County girl…ha the MTV pre-show earlier with a Best Musical Performance and I wish!

By MAHSA KHALILIFAR Summer Titan Staff

Chemistry Fizzles On Screen

By LISA CHUNG Summer Titan Staff

The much anticipated “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” hit theaters this weekend and I, along with many others, parted with our hardearned money to catch a glimpse of Angelina in a dominatrix outfit if nothing else.

The film is about a typical suburban husband and wife who lead double lives as two of the world’s top-rated assassins. It sounds like your typical love story and it starts out that way with the two in couple’s therapy. I mean, what marriage doesn’t eventually lose its spark and need a little professional pep-talking? Cheesy? Yes, but surprisingly well done despite the less-than-stellar concept.

The highlights of the film obviously include the cast. Two beautiful people who also happen to be amazing actors make this movie worth watching on that basis

alone. The hilarious Vince Vaughn and the lovable Adam Brody (Seth from The OC) also add their own spice to the script.

The film is also action-packed.

There’s hardly a dull moment in the film so it will definitely keep the attention of the audience.

Even those who bore incredibly easily, are excited by the interesting twist about three-fourths of the way through the film that adds more dimension.

Besides the action scenes, Pitt and Jolie do have great on-screen chemistry and the emotional aspect of the story is very believable and relatable. Most of us have never murdered people for money, but we do know what it’s like to love someone you don’t necessarily like, and the actors in this film bring us back to that place.

There are a few low points in the film. It’s not Oscar material because there are a lot of flaws. The

fight scenes, while cool to watch, fall into the typical fate of most action films – completely unrealistic. We all know that Brad isn’t that tough and that no matter how much time Angelina spent on the set of “Tombraider,” she’s still not that good with an automatic rifle.

Second, the “action” scenes are way too proportional to the sex scenes. Rumor has it that the scenes were cut because they were too hot. Some have denied this, but there is one point in the film where it seems an obvious cut has been made.

While I’m not one for gratuitous and unnecessary sex scenes that disrupt a storyline, this movie could have used a little more spice than it offered.

But most likely, what’s going on in everyone’s minds is what went on behind the scenes instead of what happened on screen, which, bottom line, was entertaining.

John Smith (Brad Pitt) and Jane Smith (Angelina Jolie) put their martial – and marital – skills to the test.

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Huntington Beach’s Gnarly Surf

By LISA CHUNG Summer Titan Staff

Sure, there are a ton of exotic places you surfers dream about on a daily and nightly basis.

You could be in Tavarua or Bali or Tamarindo. But let’s face it, you’re not.

You are, however, in Southern California, which, in spite of the hype and scene that is Orange County, has some pretty decent surf spots.

There are legendary breaks within very close proximity. You could load up a few boards and buddies into your raised F150 (which, by the way, is a means of transportation, not a tool to pick up chicks) and cruise down to Trestles or up to Point Magoo or maybe even catch a wave in Malibu.

But why? Your very own backyard houses one of the most consistent breaks in the country, no wait the world!

Out of the 365-day typical year, your bike-ride-away break, the Huntington Beach Pier (both north and south side), is breaking 360 of those days and breaking well.

Granted, it is a virtual zoo of tourists and kooks most days during the summer. And during winter it may be even worse with a crowd of tatted up locals that are ready to fight to the death over one of the bazillion waves that break that day.

But the fact is, it’s a decent wave. And you don’t have to put gas into your truck and guzzle up three gallons per centimeter because, for most beach residents, it’s a simple bike ride or walk across PCH away.

Personal commentary aside, here’s the breakdown on the facts about Huntington Beach, courtesy of surfline.com.

The best tide, swell direction, size and wind (for the south side) are medium to low, northwest, shoulder to head high and east,

GABRIELA ALONSO/Summer Titan Staff Brett Simpson catches some killer waves for the Orange County Octopus surfing team. Huntington Beach offers surfers decent swells year round. Morning breaks are generally the most popular among die-hards. respectively. For the north side, same deal, except it’s better with a southwest swell direction.

During the winter, stick to the south side, but in the season of the moment, the north side is where it’s at.

Plus, at lifeguard tower two you’ll probably run into a few friends and find out what’s going on around town that night. You know, save a few minutes off of the ol’ T-Mobile.

If you’re not already appreciating what is right in front of your face, there are a few added perks.

Number one: good eatin’. Sugar Shack is right up the street if

you are looking to get a decent and insanely cheap breakfast to give you the fuel for a good surf session. When you’re done in the water, there’s the famous Wahoo’s Fish Tacos to satisfy the hunger.

Number two: eye candy. For all the single guys and gals out there, there is no place with more beautiful people smack dab in the middle of summer than the Huntington Beach Pier.

Number three: it’s right here!

No arguing over who’s driving, no traffic buzz-kill at the end of a fun day and no searching for parking. The convenience is what makes this spot hot.

SUZANNE SULLIVAN/Summer Titan Photo Editor Lifeguard station number 2 in Huntington Beach.

Palm Springs is a Trip

By LISA CHUNG Summer Titan Staff

SUZANNE SULLIVAN/Summer Titan Photo Editor The Huntington Beach Pier offers visitors an elevated view of the crashing waves.

It’s hotter than hell and the majority of your company will have spent most of their pension and are well into the golden years of their retirement, but there’s something about Palm Springs that keeps people coming back.

First, it’s not that far. An hour and a half drive will seem like absolutely nothing as long as one is well prepared. A wellfunctioning means of transportation with a below-frigid AC is a must. Afterall, this drive is through a bonafide desert. Another asset is good company. It’s easy to pass an hour and a half with good friends sitting at the beach or around a campfire, and it’s not much harder to do it in a car. Once you all get there, you’ll be glad to have arrived with the people you enjoy spending time with. Finally, a decent road trip kit complete with tunes, bever-

ages and snacks will make this drive quite bearable.

The second reason to make Palm Springs your next daytrip is relaxation.

Let’s face it, there’s not a million things to do in the middle of the desert. However, there is the option of sweating off a few pounds by laying by the pool or soaking in a desert spring, sipping a tasty beverage, maybe having a nice lunch with some old friends or, better yet, getting a massage at one of the many day spas that the town is famous for.

And let’s not forget, it’s not Orange County. There’s no beach traffic, no one trying to one-up you with their outfit or other momentary status symbol, no swarm of surf groupies getting in your way.

It’s just you, the hot desert sun, your friends and whatever else you choose to include in your day…trip.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2005

Sports IN BRIEF Eight Titans Chosen on Second day of MLB Draft

Eight more Titans were drafted last Wednesday in day two of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft, bringing the total number from this season to a program-record 14 players.

Scott Sarver became the third Titans pitcher selected when he was chosen in the 21st round by the Houston Astros as the 644th overall pick.

Leftfielder Danny Dorn was chosen by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 23rd round, 688th overall. Catcher John Curtis was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 29th round as the 874 overall player.

Second baseman Justin Turner was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 29th round as the 889th overall player. Designated hitter Trevor Mortensen was

By LAURA GORDON Daily Titan Staff

also selected by the Indians in 33rd round as the 994th overall player.

Felipe Garcia, who missed much of the last part of the season with a foot injury was selected by the Yankees in the 34th round, as the 1039 overall player. First baseman Brett Pill (New York Yankees, 45th round, 1362 overall), and shortstop Blake Davis (Cleveland Indians, 46th round, 1377 overall) were the final two Titan players taken.

SPORTS

Summer Titan

2005 Season at a Glance:

Track and Field athletes earn top honors in region Three Cal State Fullerton track and field athletes have earned All-West Region honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Junior intermediate hurdler Destany Cearley, freshman high jumper Jonathan Golden and senior long jumper Kurt Weber were singled out after competing in the finals of the NCAA regional meet in Oregon. Weber and Golden advanced to the championship finals in Sacramento where Golden placed 15th.

DAVID PARDO/ For the Summer Titan

Arizona State Head Coach Pat Murphy (left) asks the umpiring crew to explain a controversial balk call committed in the ninth inning of Friday’s series opener at Goodwin Field. The play scored Danny Dorn from third to give the Titans a 3-2 victory.

BASEBALL

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tying the game at seven.

“Their catcher reminded me of [former Titans cathcer] Kurt Suzuki today,” Fullerton Head Coach George Horton said. “He’s a great player and they were a better baseball team.”

In the seventh inning, Sun Devils second baseman Joe Persichina belted a 3-2 pitch off Titan closer Vinnie Pestano just over the wall in right centerfield, giving the Sun Devils an 8-7 lead.

Perhaps sensing his own desperation to see his team get to Omaha, Titan fan and alumnus Kevin Costner stood from his seat behind the plate, stepped onto the aisle and tried to fire up a crowd left deflated from watching a five-run lead evaporate in the afternoon sun.

Pitching in relief, Arizona State’s Jason Urquidez threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings as he kept the Titans’ bats in check to pick up the win.

In the top of the ninth inning, the Sun Devils added an insurance run on a fielder’s choice to make the score 9-7. In the bottom half of the inning, first baseman Brett Pill homered to right center field to cut the Sun Devils’ lead to one, but lefty reliever Brett Bordes retired the next three hit-

ters to get the save and end the Titans’ season at 46-18.

“These guys are unbelievable,” Murphy said about his team.

“They didn’t quit. We walked right in here Friday with an attitude and we went right at them…”

The Sun Devils only scored one more run than the Titans, but pounded out 18 hits on the afternoon. Gosewisch finished the afternoon with five hits and three RBIs for the Sun Devils.

The Titans failed to get into the CWS for the first time in three seasons.

“It’s not something you can prepare yourself for because we obviously wanted to get past this weekend,” senior third baseman Ronnie Prettyman said.

“There are a lot of guys on this team that may not be back in a Titan uniform, myself included, and it is always a hard way to end the season ...” Prettyman said.

With the loss, Horton was saddened by was sad, seeing his team break apart earlier than he would have liked.

“I’m as proud of my young men as I was last year when we won the championship,” Horton said. “... They truly do battle together, like each other and they do things right. That is where the disappointment is – that I can’t stay with them for a couple of more weeks.”

Team Leaders: Hitting Batting Average: 1. (Tie) Brett Pill, Ronnie Prettyman - .327 2. Blake Davis - .325 Runs Scored: 1. Danny Dorn – 56 2. (Tie) Ronnie Prettyman, Brett Pill – 55 Hits: 1. Brett Pill – 85 2. Ronnie Prettyman – 82 3. Justin Turner – 79 Doubles: 1. Ronnie Prettyman –18 2. Justin Turner – 17 3. Danny Dorn –13 RBIs: 1. Sergio Pedroza – 58 2. Brett Pill – 57 3. (Tie) Ronnie Prettyman, Danny Dorn – 49 Home Runs: 1. Sergio Pedroza – 16 2. Danny Dorn – 10 3. Brett Pill – 9 Walks: 1. Danny Dorn – 46 2. Sergio Pedroza – 38 3. John Curtis – 23 Team Leaders: Pitching ERA: 1. Ryan Schreppel – 1.92 2. Vinnie Pestano – 2.68 3. Ricky Romero – 2.89 Wins: 1. Ricky Romero –13 2. Scott Sarver – 9 3. Ryan Schreppel – 6 Saves: 1. Vinnie Pestano – 13 2. Adam Jorgenson – 3 3. Wes Roemer – 1 Innings Pitched: 1. Ricky Romero – 134 2. Wes Roemer – 90 3. Scott Sarver – 88 Strikeouts: 1. Ricky Romero – 139 2. Wes Roemer – 71 3. Scott Sarver – 59 2005 Records: Overall: 46 – 18 Home: 28 – 9 Away: 17 – 9 Big West Conference: 16 – 5 Longest Win Streak: 9 Games Longest Losing Streak: 2 Games Home Attendance (37 games): 83,632 Away Attendance: (27 games) 47,622

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SPORTS

Titans Get Burned

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DAVID PARDO/ For the Summer Titan

Overcome with emotion, Fullerton pitcher Ricky Romero crouches on the pitcher’s mound after watching Arizona State celebrate a 9-8 victory on the infield of Goodwin Field Sunday afternoon. The Titans ended their season with a record of 46-18, one win short of their third-consecutive CWS berth.

Arizona State ends Titansʼ Season, Dreams of College World Series Berth with 9-8 Super Regionals Victory

By LAURENS ONG Summer Titan Staff

DAVID PARDO / For the Summer Titan

Fullerton’s Ryan Schreppel delivers the ball during Saturday’s 6-2 loss to Arizona State. He went 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits but was charged with the loss.

Already up 4-2 in the bottom of the fourth inning on second baseman Justin Turner’s RBI-single to left field, the Titans looked to jump all over the Arizona State Sun Devils and onto Omaha with one mighty ‘thwack’ from junior right fielder Sergio Pedroza’s bat in front of 3,022 at Goodwin Field Sunday afternoon.

Pedroza came up and, on a 01 pitch from Sun Devils reliever Pat Bresnehan, hammered the ball to deep right field for a threerun home run, giving the Titans a 7-2 lead in their Super Regional

game and what looked to be the exclamation point of their come-

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That is where the disapointment is - that I can’t stay with [these players] for a couple more weeks.

George Horton Fullerton Head Coach

” back from an early 2-0 deficit.

“After what happened Friday night, you can’t get a whole lot more down than that,” Sun

Devils catcher Tuffy Gosewisch said. “But we knew five runs in a college baseball game can be made up very quickly and we came out just trying to have good at-bats, pitch by pitch.”

As dedicated Titan fans were making travel arrangements to go to Omaha, the Arizona State bats chipped away against Fullerton starter Scott Sarver, scoring runs in both the fifth and sixth innings.

Gosewisch knocked in runs in each respective inning, including a two-run single in the sixth off freshman pitcher Wes Roemer, BASEBALL/Page 6

DAVID PARDO/ For the Summer Titan

Fullerton first baseman Brett Pill finds comfort in the Goodwin Field stands along the third base line after his team was eliminated from the Super Regionals by Arizona State. The Titans took a 7-2 lead into the fifth inning of Sunday’s game but could not hold off the Sun Devils.