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THE SAVIOR Will quarterback Jacory Harris lead us to the Promised Land? BY LELAN LEDOUX | SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
At this time last year, Jacory Harris was splitting snaps with former teammate Robert Marve. But with Marve’s transfer to Purdue earlier this year, Harris became the undisputed starting quarterback. He also has a new coordinator in NFL veteran Mark Whipple, whose creative offense will utilize the best receiving core in the Atlantic Coast Conference and allow Harris to thrive. Head coach Randy Shannon believes that the playing time Harris received last season leaves him prepared as a full-time starter. “It’s different now because Jacory is an experienced quarterback,” Shannon said. “Last year neither one of the guys had taken snaps. Now, we’ve got a veteran guy who’s played a lot of football games. The team is excited about him.” This marked the first time in Shannon’s era that the team already knew who the starting quarterback was entering fall camp. In 2007, Kirby Freeman was named the starter over Kyle Wright just weeks before the season opener. As a true freshman last season, Harris threw for 1,195 yards and 12 touchdowns in a limited amount of playing time because of the decision to use two quarterbacks. The Hurricanes are hoping his numbers flourish even more under Whipple’s offense. Fresh off a stint on the Philadelphia Eagles coaching staff, Whipple is implementing a pro-style offense and has been known to produce immediate results. He won the Division I-AA was
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Five burning questions heading into 2009 season Heading into head coach Randy Shannon’s third year at the helm, there are still several questions to ask regarding the Hurricanes, who have yet to win a bowl game and have been under .500 the past two seasons. They ended the program’s streak of producing at least one NFL first-round pick in 14 consecutive years as the only Cane drafted last year was sixth-round selection Spencer Adkins. UM has never won the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Hurricanes played in the Big East Conference until 2004. With all that being said, let’s delve into the five biggest questions that make every Canes fan foam at the mouth.
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How will the Hurricanes adjust to two new coordinators?
Mark Whipple and John Lovett will run the offense and defense, respectively. Former offensive coordinator Patrick Nix’s embarrassing two-minute drill in the Emerald Bowl still has fans scratching their heads. Now, Miami has a new quarterback and a new system. Whipple has a pro-style offense and likes to utilize tight ends and move the chains with a short passing game. Shannon will still have his hands on the defense, but one has to wonder: is it good for a program to have three different defensive coordinators in three years?
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Is there a playmaker on defense?
Returning after missing last year with injuries are redshirt senior Randy Phillips and redshirt junior Colin McCarthy, and they should provide stability. The Hurricanes must find a way to create turnovers. They had an ACC-low four interceptions last year while the young cornerbacks experienced growing pains. The Canes need to learn how to secure the ball when it hits them in the numbers. Turnovers can make the difference and provide a spark. Who is going to step up? Look for sophomore Brandon Harris and junior DeMarcus Van Dyke to have strong years.
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How porous is the right side of the offensive line?
Preseason All-ACC Jason Fox and junior Orlando Franklin are studs on the left side, but the rest of the line has its concerns. Senior A.J. Trump must make the transition from guard to center. Sophomore Harland Gunn has dominated on the scout team the past two seasons, but is now playing when it counts. Senior Matt Pipho has zero career starts and will be responsible for blocking the right side. The line must keep starting quarterback Jacory Harris healthy as true freshman A.J. Highsmith and senior Matt Perrelli have no collegiate experience. The Hurricanes must sustain long drives to keep the defense fresh and off the field.
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How will the Canes fair the first four games?
Without question UM has the toughest first four games in college football as the team plays four top-25 teams. If I say the Canes go 2-2, every fan’s response should be “where is the pen and where do I sign?” Since the embarrassing brawl against FIU in 2006, Miami has put its glory days in the rear view mirror. It can erase three years of ineptitude by demonstrating to the college football world great play in the first month. The Hurricanes must seize this opportunity to recapture its swagger and identity.
What is the status of Shannon?
Shannon is in the third year of a four-year deal he signed following Larry Coker’s firing. Shannon has been terse with the media and has gone 12-13 in two seasons without a bowl victory. He brought in the No. 1 recruiting class in 2008 and recruited another premiere group of prospects this season as well. But five and four stars are just numbers; they do not automatically translate to victories on the football field. Shannon proved he can win in February by signing recruits, but can he win in January when BCS bowl games are at stake? Shannon must be able to maximize talent to cement his legacy with all the other great Canes coaches. Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt refused to address Shannon’s contract situation this past summer, but still gave Shannon verbal support. Miami cannot be complacent. Otherwise, Shannon could be three and out.
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Sophomore Jacory Harris has the poise and confidence, but lacks experience as he will be making just his third career start. Redshirt junior Christian Ponder exploited the Canes defense last year, running for 144 yards. He was inconsistent throughout the season, throwing just one more touchdown (14) than interception. Which Ponder will show up?
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Running Backs
The orange and green’s biggest asset is its potent running attack. Junior Graig Cooper and senior Javarris James will lead the way. Look for Lee Chambers, Damien Berry, Mike James and Lamar Miller to get carries. Florida State returns without Antone Smith, but sophomore Jermaine Thomas should not be underestimated - he averaged seven yards per carry as an understudy.
Wide Receivers/ Tight Ends
A stacked cast of talented players at the wideout position for Miami easily overtake FSU. Four receivers were suspended during the offseason, and redshirt sophomore Taiwan Easterling is coming off of a ruptured Achilles. Greg Carr and Preston Parker are gone. At tight end, senior Dedrick Epps seems to have recovered well from his knee injury.
Offensive Line
All five starters from last season come back to wear the garnet and gold as one of the strongest lines in the conference. Preseason All-ACC pick Jason Fox remains in the familiar left tackle spot for Miami, but there are still questions lingering, especially on the right side
Defensive Line
Both squads have been plagued by injuries. If both sides were perfectly healthy, Miami would have the edge, but the loss of sophomore Adewale Ojomo and senior Eric Moncur hurt. While the Canes’ defensive ends are hurting, it’s FSU’s defensive tackles who have been missing. Seniors Budd Thacker and Kendrick Stewart, whose statuses remain unknown.
Linebackers
Reigning ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year Sean Spence and one of the heroes of the 2007 chapter of this rivalry, redshirt junior Colin McCarthy, anchor the linebacker corps for the Hurricanes. The Seminoles will have to replace last year’s leader in tackles, Derek Nicholson, as well as Todrick Verdell, who had 66.
Secondary
Both teams were ranked in the top ten in pass defense last season, but there are still plenty of unknowns. UM also returns senior captain Randy Phillips after he missed all but two games with a leg injury. Myron Rolle is gone, and so is Tony Carter, who led the team in interceptions last season.
Special Teams
Reigning Team MVP, junior Matt Bosher, can do it all: kick, punt, kick off and even tackle. Despite being the No. 1 kicking recruit in his class, FSU true freshman Dustin Hopkins is in a tight race with a walk-on to replace the departed Lou Groza Award winner in Graham Gano.
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Cannot argue against 34th-year head coach Bobby Bowden’s 382 wins... or is that 368? Whatever number you go by, it’s obvious Bowden has a huge edge in what could very well be his final turn in this rivalry.
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HARDWOOD TO THE GRIDIRON: Fifth-year senior Jimmy Graham hopes to make the most of his one-year eligibility in football. He will suit up at tight end, where the Hurricanes were lacking in depth. is just very different. There’s no more hardwood and no more air conditioning. Just getting used to the heat has been one of the hardest things. As for playing, I know I can catch the ball. It’s just getting used to the hit after the catch and the playbook.” The Hurricanes will need Graham’s rugged body to contribute as much as he can this season. Graham is looking forward to the moment when he is running out of the helmet tunnel with the smoke smoldering over his shoulders for his first home game at Land Shark Stadium. “That’s the big thing I’m waiting for. It’s going to be
amazing,” Graham said. “The chance to run through and see all the fans. People have already been coaching me on how to run through the smoke because you can’t just run full-heartedly. You have to feel where everyone’s at because you can’t really see in there.” Graham knows it will take some time to be ready for football.
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BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
For Jimmy Graham, winning means everything. He was part of head coach Frank Haith’s first recruiting class and a pivotal component to the revival of the University of Miami men’s basketball program. Now, Graham looks to do the same with the football team. This former power forward stands chiseled with an infectious smile. Graham, a four-year letter winner in basketball who used up all of his eligibility, is allowed one more year in another sport according to NCAA rules. Graham chose football. “Liger,” as teammates call him, has transitioned from dunking basketballs on the hardwood floor to carrying the pigskin on the gridiron. Trading in his sneakers for cleats this summer, Graham ran a 4.5 40-yard dash. To add onto that, Graham has a 40inch vertical jump. “Being 6-8, 260 [pounds] and jumping a 40” [vertical] might come in handy during the schedule,” said Graham, who recorded 4.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in 120 career games for the Hurricanes basketball team. “I just want to play. Football was my first love and just the opportunity to play it at the highest level is what I’m really excited for. I just want to get in the game and catch the ball.” The marketing and business major will no longer be on the court intimidating players with his defense and blocks. He ranks eighth in UM history with 104 swats. Instead, he will be on the scoring end and picking up new blocking schemes as tight end for the U. “I’ve been working hard all summer and I’d just like to play,” the Goldsboro, N.C., native said. “I know we’ve got a great group of tight ends here and a great offensive coordinator and I just want to get in the game and just show what I can do to help this team win football games.” Graham looks to join a list of successful athletes who have springboarded from college basketball to the NFL. Pro Bowlers Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates were college basketball stars at California and Kent State respectively, and now are household names every Sunday. With the Hurricanes thin at the tight end position, head coach Randy Shannon approached Graham about playing football after the basketball season concluded in March. He had to weigh the option of taking Shannon’s offer or traveling overseas on a professional basketball contract of possibly six figures. Eventually, he took Shannon’s offer even though Graham had not played football since he was a freshman in high school. “Sometimes when you see a guy like that, you say ‘he’s an athlete, he can do it,’” Shannon said. “It’s just a chance for him. We are excited for him. He can help us out in so many ways.” During the summer, Graham was out on the practice fields catching passes from starting sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris and running routes with the tight ends. In fall camp he has been working on his blocking technique and even earned red zone reps. “I’m getting better every day,” Graham said. “Football
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MARCHING ON: Band of the Hour performs at halftime last season.
Band of the Hour membership skyrockets BY ED S. FISHMAN | NEWS EDITOR
The number of members in the University of Miami’s Band of the Hour has increased by about 50 percent since last year. This is bigger than any single year addition in the past 10 years. As of Tuesday it had 179 members, but Charles L. Damon, senior staff assistant of the Band of the Hour Marching Band, says it is still growing. These numbers have made Thomas Keck, the
director of the Band of the Hour, think that his three-to-five-year goal of 200 people can be accomplished by next year. This will be his second year as director. Keck attributes the growth of the band to persistent recruiting, retention and the book scholarships now offered to band members. He also cited the athletic department letting the band be a larger part of the game as a reason
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Smart Senior keeps it positive women have Spreads better sex messages of Study finds that if a girl has it up top, she definitely has it going on down below BY IRENE DABOIN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
King’s College in London conducted a study that shows emotionally smart women enjoy better sex lives and are more likely to experience orgasms than other women. The study had 2,000 women, ages 18 to 83, rate their ability to reach orgasm. These women also answered an “Emotional Intelligence” (EI) questionnaire. This questionnaire had the participants give answers to hypothetical situations. “EI is properly recognizing our own emotions as well as emotions in other people and accurately dealing with such,” said University of Miami Professor Franklin Foote, a sex therapist and licensed psychologist. Foote continued to say he was not surprised at how this study reported a link between EI and the ability to reach orgasm. According to Foote, there are significant ties between EI and female sexual satisfaction, as women report emotional intimacy to be the main aspect they require in order to be sexually satisfied. Men also report a need for emotional intimacy, but the demand is more notable in women. Furthermore, there are more cases of females being unable to orgasm when compared to men, making this case even more significant in women. Approximately 30 percent of women find it hard or impossible to reach orgasms during sex, and the King’s College study found that women with high EI report twice as many orgasms than other women. The controversy lies with whether or not EI can be considered a personality trait or be categorized as a kind of intelligence. “Emotional intelligence seems to have a direct impact on women’s sexual functioning by influencing her ability to communicate her sexual expectations and desires to her partner,” Andrea Burri, the main conductor of the study in King’s College, said to the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Irene Daboin may be contacted at idaboin@ themiamihurricane.com.
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hope, happiness BY ED S. FISHMAN NEWS EDITOR
Next Wednesday, Kemy Joseph will have completed one year of sign wearing. Over this time, the message written across them has stayed simple: you’re awesome. Don’t take life so seriously. Be an inspiration. The construction of these signs has changed, becoming slightly more complex. He has gone from gluing two pieces of construction paper together to joining them through lamination; he no longer tapes the sign to his shirt, but hangs it around his neck. However, the reaction to these signs is far more extreme. Joseph has been yelled at by a man collecting money for veterans for wearing his “Don’t take life so seriously” sign. The man accused him of not caring about soldiers that have lost limbs in war. “I know by wearing this sign I am putting a target on my chest,” Joseph said. One male student approached Joseph while he was wearing one sign that said “You’re awesome,” questioning whether he really could think everyone was awesome. “Everyone is a great person,” Joseph said. “Some people have just made bad decisions.” For the most part, everyone’s reaction is much more predictable. “The first question is usually ‘Why do you wear them?’” he said. The answer is Joseph’s desire to do something positive. To help someone. These signs have had this effect. While Joseph was eating pizza in Coconut Grove, a male college student approached him.
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DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY: Senior Kemy Joseph has worn his trademark signs for a year now. Most response has been overhwhelmingly positive.
This college student had recently broken up with his girlfriend and he thanked Joseph for his sign, saying his messages made him happy during the rough time. As Joseph took off on a road trip this previous summer, he got the same spectrum of reaction. Some people did not realize his goal and others did. “In Vegas, the card dealers and people that were dressed stranger than me were giving me odd looks,” he said. However, as they drove across the country, people understood the signs. “People we would not normally have gotten to talk to came up to us,” Jack Roberts, a friend of Joseph’s who went on the trip, said. “They understood Joseph was trying to spread love.” Joseph believes that he is capable of helping other people because of the obstacles he has faced in his
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life. At 14 his father died, and at the age of 18, his high school girlfriend moved in with him. This desire to be a positive force goes beyond his signs. He offers his number, 786-897-5703, to anyone that needs to talk. “Don’t be a jerk,” he said. “I don’t want to have to change my number.” Eventually, he wants to make shoes that have “Keep your head up” written across them. On Tuesday, Random Acts of Kindness, which Joseph is president of, will be making signs in Ballroom C. People are encouraged to come and make their own and wear them in celebration the next day. Joseph sees no end for wearing his signs. He plans to do it for the rest of his life. Ed S. Fishman may be contacted at efishman@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Clarification There was an incident listed in relation to the Lambda Chi Alpha house in Monday’s Police Blotter. To clarify, the incident that occurred at 5900 San Amaro Road (Lambda Chi’s address) did not involve the fraternity members or visitors.
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Dining halls go green, eliminate tray usage
UMPD closes investigation Officers’ actions found both lawful and proper BY MEGAN TERILLI ASST. NEWS EDITOR
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JUGGLING ACT: Jennifer Corujo disposes of her meal in the Mahoney dining hall last Tuesday night. Although she understands the need to be more environmentally friendly, Corujo finds the lack of trays to be more of a hassle when handling hot plates.
Initiative will save money, energy BY RAMON GALIANA OF THE STAFF
Sure, college students may have grown up with them since their earliest days in preschool. They were a staple item that was necessary in any school cafeteria before picking up utensils and that slightly warm plate. This semester, however, both of the University of Miami’s dining halls began serving its meals without trays. “Over 125 major colleges and universities implemented trayless dining,” said Mel Tenen, assistant vice president of dining and vending services. “One of
the interesting phenomena is that many students already chose not to use a tray; they chose to do it on their own.” Tenen states that trayless dining was implemented for a number of reasons. It conserves energy by not needing hot water for tray washing, saves on the cost of water, energy, detergents and rinse/drying agents and significantly lessens food-waste removal costs. According to Tenen, 1.2 million meals are served a year through the university’s dining halls, with roughly 4,000 students utilizing school meal plans. Trayless dining was implemented before the fall semester when athletes, band members and resident assistants returned to campus. “We found that not only were there no complaints, but there
were very positive comments by students,” Tenen said. “We have found that students really prefer the dining ambience that has accrued from not having a tray.” Tenen said that the initiative was implemented in a joint effort with student government. “We feel that going trayless in the dining halls falls right in line with the university’s green policy commitments,” Student Government President Lionel Moise said. “We will save from the amount of water, energy and chemicals used to wash the trays.” “I actually like the switch to trayless dining,” junior Jeremy Scharf said. “It encourages students to be more conservative with the food that they eat.” Ramon Galiana may be contacted at rgaliana@themiamihurricane.com.
The University of Miami Police Department completed the internal investigation involving two officers who held a student at gunpoint, and in agreement with the Coral Gables Police and the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office (SAO), decided the officers acted lawfully and properly in the situation. “The safety of our students is paramount,” said Karla Hernandez, the university’s director of media relations. “We deeply regret that the student was detained in what became a case of mistaken identity. The university is recommending administrative procedures that includes retraining and counseling for the officers involved to stress appropriate interaction in a campus environment.” The UMPD sent the tape to the SAO to be investigated but state prosecutors said no crime or violation had occurred. “We have reviewed the matter and referred it back to campus police for their own administrative review,” said Ed Griffith, spokesman for the SAO. “Clearly, the police had sufficient probable cause to legally justify his actions.” Junior transfer student Jordan Chusid, the student who was misidentified as the person attempting to steal the motorcycle, doesn’t agree with the decision made by the police department. “This whole thing has been a long, drawn out and very strange situation,” he said. “I think the fact they are going to get no penalty is just ridiculous.” According to the UMPD’s
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incident report, the owner of the motorcycle received a message from Lojack saying his motorcycle had been “disturbed.” The owner, who had been in a law school class, checked on his bike, which was parked near the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. He discovered that some wires had been cut and he called the campus police. The police immediately reviewed surveillance video of the area and issued an alert for officers to be on the lookout for a “white Latin male, with dark hair, wearing a red shirt with a design, plaid shorts, and black shoes,” and a “thin Latin male, with dark hair, wearing a brown shirt with a design and blue jeans.” A university security guard, Jonathan Bazoalto, spotted Chusid, a political science major who happened to match the description, leaving the Merrick Building. Chusid began in the direction of Mahoney Residential College, but suddenly stopped and headed the opposite way. Bazoalto then contacted police. Officers Marc Werbin and Wilbur Foster detained Chusid at gunpoint in the School of Communication breezeway, cuffed him and took him to a table to be questioned. Several minutes later, police released Chusid. UMPD has not found the two suspects involved in the attempted motorcycle theft, according to Rivero. Contacted yesterday, Mitchel Chusid, the student’s father who also happens to be a lawyer, said that even though the officers may not have committed a crime, he has “a real huge problem” with their actions. “I agree police should have guns on campus, but you shouldn’t abuse your power,” Jordan said. Megan Terilli may be contacted at mterilli@themiamihurricane.com.
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for higher interest in the organization. This interaction includes more opportunities to play during the game and playing cheers that have more crowd involvement. “We are going to play music students recognize and want to hear,” Keck said. This music will include hip-hop and rock and roll as well as Michael Jackson songs. Raquel Schifrin, a senior at Miami Dade College that marches with UM’s band, agrees with Keck’s reasons but also thinks the dismantling of Florida International University’s band because of budget problems was a factor in the growth.
GIVE A LITTLE BIT: University of Miami student Megan Flynn donates blood on Wednesday. The “Battle of the Bucket” blood drive event was held this week at the Whitten University Center. The charitable event was hosted as a school spirit competition between rivals University of Miami and Florida State University. The University of Miami raised about 80 pints of blood on Monday and 65 pints of blood Tuesday. FSU is rumored to be “way behind”in the competition, with a lower turnout as of Tuesday. Official results will be announced today before the rivals compete again in the season opener on Monday night in Tallahasssee.
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Pi Kappa Alpha under investigation Third fraternity to be questioned recently BY LILA ALBIZU ASST. NEWS EDITOR
The Gamma Omega chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha is under investigation by the University of Miami Dean of Students Office over an unregistered party. According to William Lake, the associate ociate dean and director of Judicial Affairs, the event took place over the weekend nd at a private residence. “ W e have to do an investigation b e f o r e we really know what happened,” Lake said. Once the investigation iss finished, possible ble results for the fraternity can include being found not ot guilty or social probation. The Gamma Phi chapter of Sigma Chi and the Epsilon-Omega chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha are already under investigation by the University of Miami’s Dean of Students Office. Unregistered parties are the topic of both of these investigations.
Lake added that while these events reflect poor judgment, it should not spoil the fraternities’ reputations on campus. “These unfortunate circumstances were the product of bad decisions,” Lake said. “But these decisions do not define these fraternities.” At the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) meeting Tuesday night, Dean of Students Ricardo Hall and Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia A. Whitely were present to address the recurrent infractions. “I spok spoke to IFC members and expressed profound my disappointment for the alleged aactions of members of three of our fraternities,” Whitely said in an e-mail to The Miami Hurricane. “ I reiterated the u n i v e r s i t y ’s cclear policies and shared that an I eexpect all of Greek groups our G to adhe adhere to those regulations regulations. Failure to do so, will, unfortunately, result in very serious consequences.” Lila Albizu may be contacted at lalbizu@ themiamihurricane.com.
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OPINION A historic rivalry: UM vs. FSU
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here do we draw the line between hating friends and loving enemies? What makes a rivalry so bitter and what makes fans of either side feel so strongly? For me, the rivalry between Florida State University and the University of Miami is historic, with each play and each game going down in the reBLAKE PRIDDY OPINION WRITER cord books. It seems to almost echo the bitter rivalry between the Confederacy and the Union (obviously not the politics behind the war itself, but rather the ferocity of it.) Most people would say that it’s just because the schools are in the same state and therefore rivals, but I think it’s something deeper. Each game is like a battle in the war. Each play in that game is another round of attacks, another chance to scream “charge!” (or the more modern terms of “hike!”). In order to obtain the title of national champion, each battle is fought as if it was the last and most important, as I’m sure it was back in the Civil War. This rivalry is fueled by the sheer intensity of the battles themselves. The hatred grows with each game and people want to see what happens next. UM and FSU games have the two highest-rated telecasts in the history of ESPN. There is always a lot more at stake during these games, as there was in the 1860s, and it is always an all-out brawl. Miami and Florida State games are always a bloodbath and something unbelievable is bound to happen. With Gen. Bobby Bowden leading his Garnet and Gold army to the line against Gen. Dennis Erickson, the game with the first Wide Right kick in 1991 seems to be like the Battle of Shiloh, Mi-
ami in the lead the first quarter, and then the Confederacy leading in the second and third quarter. Finally, Miami takes over in the fourth and carries through for the win. The tides turning back and forth, but eventually the Union prevails right as the time runs out. The second Wide Right kick game in 1992 again seems like the Battle of Antietam; when Florida State looked to move the fight onto Miami’s turf, just as Gen. Robert E. Lee took the battle up in the northern soil for the first time. Endless attacks and counter-attacks, play after play, the two sides fight, inch by inch until finally Miami comes out the victor. This would lead to five strange occurrences in the next 12 games where FSU lost to a missed field goal, making fans of either side even more intense. The rivalry is even more fitting to that of the Union and Confederacy because, like the brothers and fathers that fought, each side passes down its own biases and beliefs about the other. Hurricane and Seminole fans around the state bicker back and forth about who is better and who will come out the ultimate champion. They argue with the opposite side’s fans and they stick up, even if they are completely wrong, for their fellow brothers in “uniform.” It’s quite amusing that there are even license plate covers that say “A House Divided: Nole/Cane,” in reference to President Abraham Lincoln’s address to the nation. But with 53 games played, Miami leads the series 30 – 23, and with Monday’s UM and FSU rivalry game coming up, all I have to say is… GO CANES! Let’s make it 31 - 23. Blake Priddy is a sophomore majoring in neuroscience and religion. He may be contacted at bpriddy@themiamihurricane.com.
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here is something inherently cool about being bad. I am not talking about a Bernie Madoff-type bad guy or Michael Jackson “Bad.” I’m talking about the type of bad guy that comes from being too successful and knowing it a little too well. The mafia boss, the super villain; they all know and are comfortable with the fact that AUSTEN GREGERSON most people don’t like them. CONTRIBUTING For a while, Miami fans were the COLUMNIST bad guys. The arrogance, the strut—it all came from the sense of entitlement we earned every Saturday at the old Orange Bowl. During a 20-year span that stretched from the 1980s to the early 2000s, we were consistently on the short list of teams that had a legitimate chance of winning a national championship, and we made sure everybody knew about it. But sure enough, a few down years and a slip from the 6
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national spotlight leave us with nothing to boast about. Our strut has become a limp; once confident, we now are just delusional. The Florida Gators, who have as much history and tradition as an iPhone, are starting to call themselves “The U” and we can’t do anything about it. Now, this is not about harkening back to our glory days of Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp and Vinny Testaverde, but realizing that we aren’t far away from recapturing greatness. Our top-rated recruiting classes are getting stronger, faster and smarter every day. Our head coach, who knows firsthand what it takes to achieve greatness in Miami, is not new anymore. As a school we have a lot to be confident about; now it’s just about finding that swagger again. Austen Gregerson is a sophomore majoring in print journalism. He may be contacted at agregerson@themiamihurricane.com.
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STAFF EDITORIAL
Parking Etiquette: If a ‘smart car’ doesn’t fit, neither will your SUV Routinely checking your car for bumps, dents and scratches is disheartening but a common reality for many students at the University of Miami. It is common for students to damage other vehicles and casually drive away. Victims are left helpless and enraged, often faced with 17-point turns to back out around illegally parked cars. Whether students knowingly cause damage and just don’t care, or if they are just oblivious, the issue of damaged property still remains. This is simply unacceptable. But you’re in luck. The Miami Hurricane has your back with some much needed parking etiquette… Pay attention to your surroundings. Notice if you are parked close to other cars, and keep that in mind when backing out. It sounds simple, but many students don’t give it a second thought, instead fiddling with their cell phone when they should be surveying the parking situation. Be realistic when parking and driving around campus. If a tiny “smart car” can’t fit into a tight spot, then don’t try to ram in your huge SUV. Why would you want to risk your car getting smashed when you can evade the problem altogether? And for goodness’ sake, do not park your car diagonally, or illegally. It makes life difficult for everyone around you and is also an accident waiting to happen. In the case that you do accidentally damage someone’s vehicle, be considerate. If it happened to you, wouldn’t you appreciate a note from the offender with a quick apology and contact information? Do the same. It’s important to accept that accidents are bound to happen. However, the fact that many students do not handle the situation responsibly by leaving a note is troubling. Such a self-centered approach and disregard for others is certainly not limited to only their driving technique. Students at Miami need to realize the world does not revolve around them and start taking responsibility for their actions. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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UM rocker starts LA music company BY HILARY SAUNDERS EDGE EDITOR
While Jonathan Lazar attended UM, he studied music business and drummed with Lauryn Hill. He had his own band called Caterpillar Silk which had a devoted following of friends and stuLAZAR dents. After graduating in 2005, Lazar toured up and down the East Coast with a metal group and traveled as far as South Africa with the band Karma. After getting back from the tours though, Lazar realized he really wanted to be on the business side of the music industry. “I wanted to be a part of something bigger,” he said. After meeting business partner Zach Urband at BMI in New York City nearly four years ago, the two moved to Los Angeles, opened a music publishing company and started signing artists, thanks in part to Lazar’s connections from the road. “Now I feel like I’m playing with 80 artists instead of playing with one, helping develop them in the ever-changing music environment,” Lazar said. “This is where my calling is.” Their company, called Urband and Lazar, has two components — the publishing aspect and the label. On the publishing side, they facilitate music placements, associating their artists’ songs with big-name products. They’ve done advertisements with Ford, Bud Lite and Burger King. They’ve had songs in television shows like The Hills, Greek and Scrubs. Their music has been in films such as Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. They’ve even worked with
video games, organizing Guitar Hero download packs with artists like Slightly Stoopid and the Expendables. On their label, U&L Records, the duo works with 85 artists from all over the world. “I like to think I’m very tapped in with different scenes,” Lazar said. “Plus, each band has its own network and group of musical friends.” He noted that this explains how the company has contacts everywhere from Asheville, N.C., to Australia. Lazar said that even though they do not record artists in house, Urband and Lazar link musicians with established producers, allowing them to “focus on actual songs and how to market those songs.” One of their most exciting up-and-coming acts is a Swedish duo called Marching Band, for whom Urband and Lazar have organized 30 placements in film and television, including spots in 90210 and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist. The gentle, indie-folk-pop duo — comprised of Erik Sunbring and Jacob Lind — met five years ago at Linköping University. Sunbring, who plays guitar live, mentioned that they met Lazar while on tour in South Africa. “When we met them we didn’t have a record label or booking agent even in Sweden, so our career owes a lot to U&L,” Sunbring said in an e-mail interview. “Their enthusiasm and the knowledge that our music will reach an audience has given us the confidence and energy to evolve as artists.” As for Lazar and the company, they want to keep it cool, but keep it growing. “The model that we created is a new way of thinking in the music industry,” Lazar said. “We’re trying to do things independently of the major record labels and stay indie.”
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MOVIE REVIEW
Taking Woodstock
‘Taking Woodstock’ beautiful but slow
Starring: Demetri Martin, Jonathan Groff, Liev Schreiber Directed by: Ang Lee MPAA Rating: R
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Taking Woodstock is typical of director Ang Lee: beautifully shot and compellingly acted yet somewhat plodding. Lee, who won an Oscar for Brokeback Mountain (another gorgeous, sad and painfully slow film), seems to favor nature shots – very long nature shots – and fans of that will not be disappointed. True to form, Lee just takes his time to allow anything substantial to happen. The plot of Taking Woodstock is not, as one might believe, the story of the concert itself; Jimi, Janis and Jerry play an almost imperceptible role in the film. Instead, Taking Woodstock is the story of how the concert came to be, of how one exasperated young man attempted to save his parents’ failing upstate motel and the musi-
cal event of a generation at the same time. Demetri Martin’s trademark deadpan is utilized well by Lee — instead of being the film’s driving force, he allows the action to happen around him. An almost unrecognizable Imelda Staunton is his mother, a bitter Russian émigré, and Emile Hirsch is wonderful as a Vietnam veteran haunted by his experiences. However, the best performances by far belong to Liev Schreiber as a cross-dressing Marine and Jonathan Groff as the concert’s head organizer. Sarah B. Pilchick may be contacted at sbpilchick@themiamihurricane. com.
Creative Writing program to host performance series BY ALEXANDRA LEON STAFF EDGE WRITER
Literary enthusiasts will have to look no further than the Oasis Deli at 6:30 p.m. this Friday night when it comes to finding a bit of well-versed entertainment. Due in part to funding from the UM Citizens’ Board and UM Auxiliary Services, the creative writing department has partnered with the Oasis Deli in hosting a new program called USpeak. Local writers, University of Miami students and graduates will present their original literary works. “USPEAK is an all-campus opportunity to step up and speak your truth,” said Director of Creative Writing M. Evelina Galang. “We want to create an intellectual and creative space where poets and writers - majors and non-majors - as well as faculty share their original stories and poems at the open mic.”
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Starting off what will be an eight-night run over the course of the academic year is young adult novelist and University of Miami alumna Crissa-Jean Chappell. Future performances will feature poet and Pure Imagination’s radio host Matt Gajewski, international poet Adrian Castro, and UM alumnus Neil de la Flor. The sessions, which will be broadcast on WVUM (90.5 FM) and made into a podcast, will also allow audience members to join in and present their own poems, stories and music at the open mic. “I know Hurricanes are not shy,” Galang said. “I challenge them to come up and do it.” Alexandra Leon may be contacted at aleon@ themiamihurricane.com
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MUSIC REVIEW
The Used’s newest a piece of art BY JENNA KING Contributing Edge Writer
The Used took all of the best elements from their last three albums, tossed them in a jar, shook them up and poured out their newest release, Artwork. This most recent project is arguably their best album to date. The record still features The Used’s typical “I hate the world and life sucks” attitude, but this time, they’ve wrapped it up with a nice, well-crafted bow. Tracks like “Blood on my Hands” and “Meant to Die” have all of the elements of The Used’s screaming, pissed-off life view. On the other side, the record also has almost pop-inspired ballads like the album’s hit single “Watered Down,” and “Empty with You,” a song that boasts a chorus with the lyrics “You could be empty/And I can be right here empty with you/Or you can be hollow/And I can be right here hollow
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with you.” That’s pretty much as close to gushy, mainstream love poetry as The Used is going to get (not to mention the fact that it sounds like a line from Twilight). What’s impressive about this album is the fact that any of the songs could potentially be radio hits. The Used successfully created an album of all solid songs, without completely losing their gritty, angry vibe. It would have been nice if they had been a little more creative with the intricacies of the writing, though. While Artwork is certainly not the best album of the year, The Used created a winner. Jenna King may be contacted at jking@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Just for kicks: versatile player does all Bosher’s got the golden boot BY CAMRON GHORBI CONTIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
For the first time since the Jack Harding MVP Award’s inception in 1963, a kicker won the award. Yes, a kicker. Junior placekicker Matt Bosher was voted by his teammates and coaches as the Canes’ Most Valuable Player last year. He was also named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award, given annually to the nation’s best kicker. The Jupiter, Fla., native maintained a 90 percent fieldgoal percentage (18 of 20 on the season), averaged 42.3 yards per punt and earned himself accolades on the All-ACC Second Team as both a kicker and punter as well as a spot on the Lou Groza 2009 Watch List. Last year Bosher successfully converted a fake punt for a first down against Florida State. Rather than reminiscing about his past success, however, the 6-0, 205-pounder says he is focused on the future. “It’s in the past,” he said of his honors. “We have a new season coming up and we’re all going to play hard.” Teaming up on kicking duties with Bosher will be redshirt freshman and Illinois native Jake Wieclaw. According to head coach Randy Shannon, the two kickers have been working together, and both have taken kickoffs in the last few scrimmages. “I’ve learned a lot from Bosher,” Wieclaw said. “He’s a great kicker, and whenever you have someone that good ahead of you, it definitely helps.” Bosher had similar praise for his teammate. “Jake’s doing really well field
goal-wise, practicing punts and kickoffs, just a very nice job all around,” he said. “He’s matured and gotten stronger, and he’s improved on a lot of stuff.” Just days before the season opener, Shannon has not announced who will be responsible for kickoff duties. One of Bosher’s most impressive performances came against the Florida Gators in Gainesville, where he kicked a 50-yard field goal in a loss to the eventual national champions. Perhaps more memorable than the field goal were three big tackles made by the kicker on special teams. “Right now guys are getting downfield in a hurry, so hopefully I won’t have to worry about making too many tackles this year,” he said. As long as Bosher can replicate his success from last season, the Hurricanes cannot ask for much more out of their star kicker. Camron Ghorbi may be contacted at cghorbi@themiamihurricane.com.
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HE SPLITS THE UPRIGHTS!: Junior Matt Bosher became the first Hurricane placekicker to win the team’s MVP award in its 46-year history. He is listed on the 2009 Lou Groza Watch List.
FIELD GOALS GONE AWRY IN ONE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S MOST STORIED RIVALRIES
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Miami defeated FSU 17-16 as Seminole kicker Gerry Thomas missed a 34-yard field goal wide right
Miami defeated FSU 19-16 as Seminole kicker Dan Mowrey missed a 39-yard field goal wide right
Miami defeated FSU 27-24 as Seminole kicker Matt Munyon missed a 49-yard field goal wide right
Miami defeated FSU 28-27 as Seminole kicker Xavier Beitia missed a 43-yard field goal wide left
FSU defeated Miami 10-7 as holder Brian Monroe fumbled the snap on a 28-yard field goal
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Rock like a Hurricane at the Rat
Running for the ‘Roses’
BY JUSTIN ANTWEIL SPORTS EDITOR
BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
Don’t want to pay $70 to attend the UM vs. FSU game? Don’t want to drive nine hours to Tallahassee? Afraid of missing classes Tuesday morning? There’s no need to worry. One can still be a part of the action at UM’s legendary Rathskeller. On Monday evening, the “Rat” will be hosting a watch party for the season opener. The game will air on ESPN beginning at 8 p.m., but doors will open at 7 p.m. “We have been hosting watch parties for years,” senior and Rathskeller Advisory Board member Mia Amato said. “It was a huge success two years ago when Miami played at FSU, and we expect the same type of atmosphere.” Drink and food specials as well as trivia questions in exchange for prizes will take place at the Rat throughout the evening. Before the watch party, members of Catergory 5 will be painting faces of students on the bridge that connects Hecht and Stanford Residential Colleges. “I love being at the Rat with fellow diehard fans,” senior Brad Kenin said. “It’s a lot of fun and I’ve been going there for years to watch big games. It’s better than watching at home on my couch.” Despite the fact that the game is on Labor Day and classes are the next morning, the Rat has more than enough eager students to sign up and help out with the festivities Monday night. “It’s going to be a great atmosphere,” Amato said. “If you are not going to the game, it’s going to be the place to be.” Justin Antweil may be contacted at jantweil@ themiamihurricane.com.
WHAT “U” NEED TO KNOW WHAT: UM vs. FSU Watch Party WHERE: The Rathskeller WHEN: Monday night at 7:00 p.m. WHY: So Canes fans can cheer for their fellow classmates together, even if they are not going to the big-time college football rivalry game SPONSORS: Rathskeller Advisory Board, Category 5 and Hurricane Productions
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Deep backfield balances offense
For years, the Miami Hurricanes have had a wide range of running backs, but in recent years, there has been a drop in elite playmakers. UM has not produced a 1,000yard rusher in a single season since 2002 when Willis McGahee bulldozed through defenses, tallying over 1,700 yards. This season, the Canes’ running back core is the deepest and most talented since head coach Randy Shannon’s takeover. The running backs are led by junior Graig Cooper, whose personal goal is to rush for 1,000 yards, and senior Javarris James, who has been plagued by injuries since his phenomenal freshman campaign. “I love the depth, the talent we have right now,” running backs coach Tommie Robinson said. “They have good work ethic and the kids are focused.” As a sophomore, Cooper was a versatile player rushing for 841 yards and catching 29 passes for 113 yards. He crossed the goal line six times - four times rushing, one receiving and one on a punt return. “Coop” broke the century mark three times last year and had a career-high 24 carries for 131 yards in an overtime win over Virginia. Cooper also has led the team in rushing each of the last two years. “We are ready to go this season,” Cooper said. “We all are ready to go out there and show what we got.” James, on other hand, began his Canes career resembling his cousin Edgerrin. James was a freshman All-American after carrying the ball 175 times for 802 yards, the secondmost ever by a true freshman. But then Javarris caught the injury bug. Last season he missed four games and started just once, finishing with 268 yards on 68 carries to go with four touchdowns. James has slimmed down this offseason, dropping 16 pounds. “This is my last year, and I’m kind of forgotten about,” Javarris said. “I needed that. I’m humbled. You’ll see this season.” After Cooper and James, next in line is redshirt sophomore Lee Chambers. Chambers played in five games last season and tallied 18 carries for 119 yards. The bulk of his production came in the Emerald Bowl as he had nine carries for 60 yards. “I’ve come a long way,” Chambers said. “Listening to all the older guys and just staying prepared, that’s the main thing.” With James losing weight, junior Damien
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BRITTNEY BOMNIN // Of The Staff
AN APPLE A DAY: Senior running back Javarris James lost 16 pounds during the offseason and hopes to remain healthy throughout the entire season. Berry will be the power back. Berry is coming off a great spring when he was awarded the Spring Game MVP. He converted to running back after playing safety in 2007. Look for two freshmen to step in and receive playing time throughout the season Mike James and Lamar Miller. Mike arrived early in the spring and made an immediate impact. Multiple times Shannon praised him about his work ethic and his uncanny ability to find the open hole. Miller was a local star and was rated the nation’s No. 7 running back prospect according to Scout.com. The Dade County
native has impressed coaches with his long runs and returns since arriving on campus. “A lot of great running backs played out here,” Miller said. “For myself, I feel excited at the University of Miami. I just want to win games, get the University of Miami back to how we used to be.” The running back group is looking forward to the start of something special. “You can quote me on this one,” Javarris said. “We’ve got the best running back group in the nation, hands down.” Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.
THE LAST FIVE TIMES A UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI RUNNING BACK RAN FOR AT LEAST 1,000 YARDS IN A SINGLE SEASON WILLIS MCGAHEE
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Focus lies on beating Noles Canes prepare for ESPN Monday night showdown BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
Red Sox vs. Yankees, Duke vs. North Carolina, Michigan vs. Ohio State, Lakers vs. Celtics. Throw in Miami vs. Florida State as one of the fiercest rivalries in sports. All eyes will be on Miami and No. 18 Florida State as the Hurricanes head to Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee to play the arch-nemesis Seminoles to open the 2009 season in a nationally televised game. Dating back to 1983, the Hurricanes and Seminoles have combined for more national titles than any other rivalry in the country. There is no love lost between these two teams as Miami has crushed Florida State’s national championship aspirations five times since 1987 and leads the all-time series 30-23. The Canes recognize this is not just another game. “As a player this is what you live for,” sophomore linebacker Sean Spence said. “This is why people come to
the University of Miami, big games like this. A rival on Monday night at Florida State, it’s going to be a lot of emotion. We are ready.” Last year, the Hurricanes fell short in a second-half rally as the Seminoles topped the Canes, 41-39. Florida State dominated the first half, putting Miami in a struggled hold, 24-3. It looked like a mismatch until Miami scored 36 points in the second half, but the team was unable to pull out a win. History has proven that UM and FSU games can swing either way as Florida State has suffered from three “Wide Rights” and one “Wide Left.” “You never know,” head coach Randy Shannon said. “You never know what to expect when Miami and Florida State play.” Two years ago at Doak, the Canes drove down the field and scored a touchdown against the Noles in an epic final series. Linebacker Colin McCarthy sealed the game 11 seconds later with a 27-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown. “This is always going to be a marquee game. Florida State is a great team; Miami is always a great team,” sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris said. “We have to go out there and make something happen.” Sophomore linebacker Jordan Futch feels confident in his team’s chances. “We expect to come out and dom-
inate,” he said. “We are all prepared. Nothing really stands out when watching Florida State on film. We all know what to do, we just have to execute.” For the first time in three years, the Hurricanes open against the Seminoles. “We play Florida State to open the season, and we’re motivated,” sophomore wide receiver LaRon Byrd said. “It’s football season and I’m pumped about it.” The last time Miami and Florida State squared off in the opening game of the season, the Seminoles rallied in the second half to defeat the Canes, 1310. But back then both teams were ranked in the top 25 and Shannon wasn’t the head coach. Miami looks forward to traveling to the state capital to play its ACC opener and show the country that the swagger is back. “I heard it’s very loud up there,” Harris said. “I don’t mind big crowds. I like big crowds. Plus I like going away. I like to break the spirits of the fans.” Please log onto www.TheMiamiHurricane.com immediately after the game Monday night for commentary, analysis, statistics and photos. Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamihurricane.com.
TANYA THOMPSON // The Miami Hurricane
WE GOT SOME CANES OVER HERE: University of Miami football players battled the heat and humidity for a month of fall camp in preparation for the season opener against rival and No. 18 Florida State. September 3 - September 9, 2009
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Sophomore and program have high hopes FROM The Savior, PAGE 14 won a Super Bowl as a second-year player. Since Whipple arrived in Miami seven months ago, Harris has made a connection with his offensive coordinator. “Jacory is a lot more confident now,” Whipple said. “I think he has a real good control of what we are trying to do. He has really become a leader. He loves this place and his role. I’m really excited about him.” The offense will be returning all of its playmakers from a year ago including running back Graig Cooper, and sophomore wide receivers Aldarius Johnson, LaRon Byrd, Travis Benjamin and Thearon Collier. Eight of Harris’ 12 touchdowns went to these receivers. “I got a good surrounding cast of guys around me, and I don’t have to say too much,” Harris said. “Just being ‘regular old’ me. I’m just going out there having fun, throwing the football around, doing what I’m supposed to do and letting receivers make plays.” “J12,” as he likes to be called, earned ACC Rookie of the week honors three times last year after impressive performances against Charleston Southern, Duke and Virginia. Harris is not accustomed to losing. Harris lost his first ever game as a starting quarterback in last year’s bowl game against California. Up until that point Harris was a perfect
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30-0 at Miami Northwestern High and won a mythical national championship before his first collegiate victory. Harris stepped on campus January 2008 as a skinny neophyte with high expectations. He weighed 165 pounds then and in a year and half has put on 25 pounds of muscle. Now, Harris is looked upon as the savior for the Miami Hurricanes and the pressure has mounted. He carries the burden of bringing swagger back to The U. It’s imperative Harris stay healthy because he is the only quarterback on the roster who has taken a snap under center. Backup quarterback and true freshman A.J. Highsmith enrolled this August but has quickly learned under Harris’ tutelage, yet still lacks the instincts to play right away. All the players believe this humble local star can lead the team further this season than it has finished in the past three years. Byrd, who caught all four of his touchdown receptions last season from Harris, is eager to have J12 as the starting quarterback for a full season. “It’s his team,” Byrd said. “I told him to lead us to a championship. He has his swag on right now.” Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Long -term boyfriend considers me a wedding crasher Dear Confuzed , My boyfriend and I have been going out exclusively for 14 months and everything is good between us. “Ethan’s” older brother is getting married during our winter break and he has not asked me to be his date at the wedding. Even though the wedding is out of town, I would love to travel and attend at my own expense, of course. The wedding reception is going to be first class and I reallllly want to go. I’ve hinted, and then point-blank asked if he wanted my company at the wedding. Ethan casually replied, “No,” because he “doesn’t want a date for the wedding.” That’s all he says. And I am hurt. Is he shopping around, embarrassed of me or what? I am, Confuzed
There comes a time in just about every long-term romance when you begin to wonder, “Where is this relationship going?” This is a stressful question that has a tendency to consume one’s mind once it shows up, especially in couples that have been dating for over a year. Sometimes, the question can be avoided by relaxing, enjoying one another’s company, and letting the relationship run its natural course. But in your case, Ethan’s sister’s wedding invite creates an elephant in the room that just doesn’t seem to fit back out the door. Is your relationship as serious as you think it is? I must state the obvious first: Have you asked Ethan why he does not want you to attend the nuptials? Perhaps he feels that whisking you
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off to a celebration of eternal commitment could send the wrong message to you. Have you met his family yet? Maybe he is nervous about it, or feels that introducing his boo might steal his sister’s thunder. Or, he could just be “shopping around.” He might have already done some shopping on the side (if you know what I mean). While I’m not trying to freak you out, I just want you to understand that Ethan’s decision might stem from any number of reasons. But there is one thing that remains known: you deserve to know. Not only is Ethan hurting you, he is leading you to question the value of your relationship. In order to smooth things over, the two of you MUST be on the same page. Ask him nicely why he does not want a wedding date. If he does not want to tell
you why, tell him you’re hurt and will try to be understanding (which excuses you’ll choose to understand, I will leave up to you). If he’s still not budging, ditch the loser. This discussion (or lack thereof) will tell you much of what you need to know about the direction of your relationship, and whether or not you should continue it. Best of luck! V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@ themiamihurricane.com.
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That’s the big thing I’m waiting for. It’s going to be amazing. The chance to run through and see all the fans. People have already been coaching me on how to run through the smoke because you can’t just run full-heartedly. You have to feel where everyone’s at because you can’t really see in there. - JIMMY GRAHAM tight end
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