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The Miami

Vol. 87, Issue 10 | Sept. 28 - Sept. 30, 2009

HURRICANE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929

Washed

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Canes fall 31-7, slip to No. 17

BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

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he Canes came crashing down to earth.

For the first time in the Randy Shannon Era the Miami Hurricanes had a legit shot of taking full control of the Atlantic Coast Conference and propelling the U back to the top of the nation.

Instead, No. 11 Virginia Tech had other ideas wiping out No. 9 Miami, 31-7, and sent the Canes back to Coral Gables, FL in disbelief.

“They got ahead and we couldn’t block them in the running game,” Shannon said. “So when you get hit a couple of times it becomes feast for famine.”

With three other top 10 teams losing, the Canes could have guaranteed themselves in the top five of the rankings but the loss at Lane Stadium dropped the Canes eight spots in the Associated Press poll rankings as they’re now No. 17.

On the fifth snap for the Hurricanes, sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris fumbled during a blitz from Virginia Tech. This immediately gave the Hokies great field possession and momentum for the entire game. VT capped off its drive with two-yard run by freshman Ryan Williams, who finished with 150 yards and two touchdowns. The Hokies totaled 272 yards on the ground.

“I told the players on the team, the last four out of five times that we’ve played Virginia Tech, whoever can stop the run and whoever doesn’t turn the football over, that’s usually who wins the game,” Shannon said.

SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 9

MARK UMANSKY // COLLEGIATE TIMES

OUT OF REACH: Virginia Tech redshirt senior tight end Greg Boone stretches for a catch as Miami redshirt freshman cornerback Vaughn Telemaque commits a pass interference penalty in the first quarter.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON GETS NEW FRATERNITY HOUSE PAGE 3

CHECK OUT NEW BAND THE SOUNDS AT REVOLUTION THIS WEEK PAGE 7

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Sanitizer stations on campus fight flu Purell dispensers aim to stop spread of H1N1

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BY REBECCA ZIMMER CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

When sophomore Matthew Foster walked into Pearson Residential College, he paused for a moment and stuck his hands out to sanitize them under one of the new Purell dispensers.

When a minimal amount was released he jokingly threw his arms up.

“This is unacceptable,” he said.

All over campus these stations have been popping up. Nearly 200 new sanitizer stands have been set up in high-traffic public access areas and lobbies of all buildings.

“This year we brought in the sanitizing stands as a part of our campaign against the H1N1 virus,” said Humberto Speziani, interim vice president of business services.

“We have also been sending out flyers and putting up posters pertaining to hygiene and safety tips.” Last year, there were only a few sanitizing stands located in the dining halls, Wellness Center and other public areas, according to Speziani.

“Hand washing is an important part of attempts to reduce the spread of the flu and

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SOAP UP: Junior Tim Antczak uses one of the hand sanitizer machines in the UC. other infections,” said Dr. Howard Anapol, director of the Student Health Service.

Speziani said the lotion inside the stands is the same Purell sanitizer that you would buy at your local drug store. Each of the sanitizing stands costs roughly $75, which includes the stand, unit, and soap. Refilling them costs about $11, and that task is performed by Unicco, the school’s janitorial services company.

Speziani says he has received a lot of positive feedback from faculty and students.

“Basically, they want more,” he said.

“They want them and they are using them.”

Nina Ruggiero can be contacted at nruggiero@ themiamihurricane.com.

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The healthy life

Fat spot reduction is possible

BY JEREMY ALBELDA CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Can I lose fat around a certain body part if I exercise that area more?

It is impossible to spot target a body part to lose fat. The basic rule about fat loss is “last place on, first place off.”

For example, in recent months you put on a little extra weight around your waist.

This means that if you started an exercise program you would first lose fat from your stomach. The next place you would lose fat from would be the second to last place where the weight appeared.

Your body has a hierarchy of fat storage sites, and its inherent survival mechanism will fight to keep the necessary fat coating that protects our internal organs.

However, when it comes to the rest of the body, where we deposit fat is influenced by hormonal, hereditary, and gender-related factors.

The biggest gender differences in fat storage sites are that men tend to put on weight more around their midsection, and women around their hips, buttocks, and legs.

Sorry guys, but you are at a much higher risk for almost every weight-related disease with obesity centered in the midsection which surrounds the vital organs.

Email health questions to Jermemy Albelda at jalbelda@themiamihurricane.com.

CRIME LOG

If you are a victim of a crime, call the Department of Public Safety at 305-284-6666 or if calling from a campus phone dial 8-6666.

Pick up the paper every Monday to read the Department of Public Safety’s call log.

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For further information on any of these services, visit the Public Safety Web site at www.miami.edu/publicsafety or contact the Crime Prevention Office at (305) 284-1105.

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So, believe me, if I knew the secret exercise to rear-end fat reduction, I would be a very rich man. Unfortunately, there is no get-fit-quick scheme - well, a healthy one, that is.

We have to keep up with our weight training and cardio exercise protocols to achieve the degree of leanness we are looking for. Consistency is the key to success, so make regular exercise a part of your daily schedule and soon it will just become something you look forward to.

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Burglary, MRC Garage Theft, Wellness Center Fraud, Hecht Residential College

Get in on the action with Alex Broadwell and Adam Berger! Check out the volleyball photo slideshow and article online.

Does the movie Bright Star shine?

Sarah B. Pilchick thinks it does. Find out why in her review.

Jews and Muslims (JAM) bridge the divide. Get a replay with Matt Wallach’s video.

See who’s been lending a helping hand in Brittney Bomnin’s photo slideshow of National Gandhi Day of Service.

If you like glow sticks and neon colors, then you’ll love Alex Broadwell’s photo slideshow of 80s Glow Night at the Rat.

CORRECTION: In last issue’s cover story, Pole Fitness Miami was referred to as a stripping studio instead of a pole dancing studio.

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New house on the block

ENN test warns 99 percent 79,000 messages sent to university community

BY HEATHER CARNEY CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

STEVEN STUTS // The Miami Hurricane

NEW DIGS: Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s new fraternity house and new image will be unveiled in November. Conveniently located on Liguria Ave. between the Univeristy Vilage and Red Road Commons, it will house 16 brothers.

SAE chapter gets off-campus home

BY MASON POWELL CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

When the Florida Alpha chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosts the grand opening of their new house in November it will be the culmination of planning and work that started before the chapter’s re-colonization at the University of Miami.

“The plans started before the chapter was re-chartered at UM,” Jeremy Kruger, vice president of SAE said. “The Housing Corporation bought the lot, but till now all we could do was use it for parking.”

SAE was kicked off campus in 1997. The Housing Corporation bought land in 2004 in anticipation of the fraternity returning to campus that year.

However, this lot was traded with the university for the current location of the SAE House. A University Village building now sits on the older site.

The house is designed to reflect aspects of the National Temple of SAE, and is the new center of operations for the fraternity as well as the residence of 16 of its active members.

“The residency wing is offset, which allows for quiet hours at all times for the resident brothers,” said Taylor Feldman, the house chair. “Also, the HurryCane stops on either side of the house, and comes every five minutes.”

The house’s location is convenient for many members, on and off campus.

“The house is located near the UV and Red Road Commons, much closer for brothers than the Pan-Hellenic Building,” Kruger said.

Before SAE had a house they had a suite in the Pan-Hellenic Building to conduct fraternity business.

The house also offers SAE a place to host events and functions.

“This semester we were able to have an outdoor barbecue and bring in a live band during rush,” Kruger said. “We can do a lot more with a house than we could with the suite.”

The journey to having a house was not without incident, partly because the first architect working on the project died.

The chapter had to take their plans to an-

other architect in order to get the permits finalized.

Construction on the house started last September and the residency wing opened this summer.

Recruitment is up as well.

“We had 17 members accept bids in the spring,” Kruger said.

“Before that, the highest amount in my experience was around 12.”

Feldman, a member of last spring’s pledge class, agrees.

“Taking the tour of the house excited me. It’s a symbol of building things, building the fraternity,” he said. “It doesn’t look like a stereotypical fraternity house.”

Mason Powell may be contacted at mpowell@themiamihurricane.com.

VISIT THEMIAMIHURRICANE. COM FOR A MULTI-MEDIA TOUR OF THE INTERIOR OF THE NEW HOUSE.

Last Thursday, the University of Miami conducted its third annual, full-scale test of its Emergency Notification Network. Students received cell phone and e-mail alerts as part of this assessment.

This year, the test involved an undisclosed activation date and time intended to create a more realistic test.

According to the preliminary data from the UM Police Department, the test resulted in over 79,000 e-mails, text messages, and phone calls to all the members registered in the system.

Approximately 49 percent of the participants received at least one alert within the first 10 minutes, and 99 percent within the first 20 minutes.

“It’s the cellular technology that limits us from notifying everyone immediately,” Chief of Police David Rivero said. “But everyone should receive a notification within 15 to 20 minutes.”

He also said that in a real situation, the message will identify the type of emergency the university is experiencing and the actions the community needs to take to remain safe.

“I think every time you do these tests, you learn something new, particularly in light of recent events,” vice president for student affairs Patricia A. Whitely said. “People really have to pay attention to what the message says and make sure they follow it.”

Although there was a small amount of lag time between the actual ENN activation time, 12:15 p.m., and when some participants received their first alert, most students felt satisfied with the effectiveness of the system.

“It’s great because everyone checks their phones and texting is the fastest way to get to the greatest amount of people--everyone would know that there is an emergency,” junior Varsha Sinha said.

To ensure delivery of future ENN messages in case of a real emergency, register or update your contact information on myUM. Heather Carney may be contacted at hcarney@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Religious club hopes for coexistence JAM encourages peaceful message

BY LINDSAY PEREZ CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

The solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict starts at the University of Miami for members of the emerging student organization JAM (Jews and Muslims).

JAM is an unofficial club--it has not been recognized by the Committee of Student Organizations--that was formed last year. While it is not a religious organization, it hopes to foster understanding between Jews and Muslims and coexistence for all human beings.

According to founding member Farah Dosani, JAM was created to fill a gap.

“There was no coexistence program or organization on campus harboring the idea of living together in peace,” she said.

The club hosted a lecture Thursday night entitled “Bridging the Divide.”

The guest lecturers Kobi Skolnick, an Israeli-born Jew, and Aziz Abu Sarah, a Muslim born in Jerusalem, recounted their lives beginning with their childhoods that were rooted in radicalism and violence.

They then spoke of their transition to secularism and peace-making.

“When someone punches you in the face, you want to hit them back. It doesn’t mean if we don’t agree we need to be so quick to pull the trigger,” Sarah said.

By telling their stories, the two men, who now work together at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, hope to foster understanding through conversation.

Nasser Al-Awadhi, a sophomore and member of the current affairs committee for JAM, agreed with the duo’s peaceful message.

“I think attempting to solve the conflict by force is just going to cause more problems,” he said.

Although JAM’s goals are ambitious for a 30-member organization, Sarah sees this as no reason for discouragement.

“If you want to put out a fire you fill a bucket with water. If you don’t have a bucket you grab a cup and if you don’t have a cup you grab a spoon,” Sarah said.

TRI-DELTA GETS COLORFUL AND CREATIVE CHALKIN’ IT UP: The University of Miami chapter of Delta Delta Delta held their Chili’s Chalk Off last Thursday to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Students donated one dollar for a chalk crayon to color a square block.

This is the first year UM’s Tri-Delta and four other chapters across the country have done this fundraiser for their main philanthropic cause.

“I came out to show support for Tri-Delta and promote panhellenic love,” junior Amy Wilson said.

On Monday the restaurant chain Chili’s will donate 100 percent of its profits to the hospital.

BRITTNEY BOMNIN // Photo Editor

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“This is the type of lecture that more people need to hear... After hearing this lecture you will want to do whatever you can to help spread peace both in the US and abroad,” Caitlin Liston, a senior, said.

Lindsay Perez may be contacted at lperez@ themiamihurricane.com.

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All that glitters is not gold In 1999, before the rise of iPods and flatscreen TVs, the Disney Channel film Smart House seemed futuristic and absurd. The made-for-TV movie depicted an entirely computerized house, which automatically looked after all aspects of daily life. Today, we are not so far from the fictionalized “smart homes.”

Even though we have similar technology, are modern lives really simplified?

Technology alone cannot make life’s unwanted tasks disappear. iPod and iPhone applications can create digital flashcards, but the task of studying remains the same. Your new computer may feature a thesaurus, dictionary and translation tool, but it cannot write your Spanish essays.

New gadgets may be exciting, but they are not as helpful as they may seem. “Shazam,” a cell phone application, listens to song recordings and provides users with purchasing information. However, this fancy app is just a waste time since the information is available online.

New iPod Nanos include video recording capabilities, but the feature seems out of place on an MP3 player.

Although innovative tools may be exciting at first, they just add more responsibilities to our busy lives. Now we not only have mobile phones, but also internet and e-mail. We are forced to be accountable for messages on multiple platforms, which does not simplify anyone’s life in the least.

Technology does not make life easier. Instead of using it to simplify our lives, we have unknowingly become slaves to it. We constantly feel the need to have the newest and the best, and are often blinded to the effect it truly has.

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uring freshman year, most students are randomly assigned a roommate. Whether they know who their roommate is or not, students go through the same thought process.

Will my roommate like me? Will they go out with me?

EVAN PESKIN CONTRIBUTING What if they don’t drink? What COLUMNIST if they drink too much? What if I bring a “guest” home? One million questions rush through your head, but roommates are the beginning of interacting with people for the rest of your lives.

Not every set of roommates will get along.

Maybe you like the room at different temperatures; maybe you like chocolate and they like vanilla; maybe you root for Arsenal and he’s a Manchester United fan. Whatever the case, it’s a sure thing that eventually during your time together you will disagree over something. The important thing is just being civil and compromising. If you ignore an issue long enough, it will just build up until you two are screaming at each other about who forgot to turn off the TV. I have been lucky enough to have two awesome roommates for the past two years, and being friends with your roommate is a blessing. Take advantage of

“What do you think about Common and the Wailers, the Homecoming acts?”

MICHAEL EDER Junior “Never really been into Common that much, but Bob Marley is the s***.”

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always having a friend around! You’ll never be lonely in the dining hall, you’ll always have a wing man to pick up those lovely ladies and you’ll always have someone to pat you on the back and laugh as you throw up that evening’s drinks.

Having a relaxed and easy-going roommate is a blessing. As I sit here typing out this article at five in the morning, the computer’s monitor lights up the room and my roommate is passed out completely.

He’s just letting me do my thing, even though he has early class. Rather than bug out and yell at me to stop typing, he simply rolled over and went to sleep. Great guy.

So the moral of this article is simple: realizing that you might not have the exact same schedule and preferences as your roommate doesn’t mean you two can’t become each other’s best mates. Make those compromises, back each other up, and soon enough you won’t even be able to sleep without the sound of them snoring in the background.

“YOUniversity of Miami” is a regular column running in Opinion, which takes a closer look at the many people that make UM their home.

Evan Peskin is a sophomore majoring in psychology. He may be contacted at epeskin@themiamihurricane.com.

“Common is a very talented artist and I’m excited about the Wailers I’ve always liked them.”

OMAR KASH KASH Sophomore “I think they’re both great.”

LISA CHAN Junior “I’m from Australia so I haven’t heard too much about the Wailers, but Common’s pretty cool.”

Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. compiled by

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Escaping an unwanted rendezvous n college, most students will end up regretting a hook-up at some point. Many unwanted hook-ups result from people not having enough of a backbone to say no JENNY because they do not HAMILTON want to someone’s CONTRIBUTING hurt feelings.

COLUMNIST Just learn to say no. It sounds simple, but for some being nice is obligatory. A hook-up should never be obligatory. If it is not something that you want to do, then just do not do it.

If no is impossible for you, avoidance can be a backup plan. Remember, not every phone call or text message requires a response. If you see the person at a party, feel free to duck behind a friend or the bushes. Looking foolish might not be favorable, but if it works, take the cowardly way out.

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If the pressures are coming from a close friend and you know it would not benefit your relationship, talk to them.

You have a mouth. Use it. Communication is essential. An explanation of “I’m not really into you that way” will be far better than letting the other think the possibility is there.

Spontaneous hook-ups seem sexy and risky, but they are not meant for everybody. Of course, not everyone can understand that others might not find them as attractive as they think they are. Oftentimes egos wind up being popped and deflated, especially when rejected.

Do not feel bad if you are the person who pops the ego bubble. Honestly, they will recover. Everyone could use a dose of humility. Remember they had the nerves to ask or insist on a little play time, so you can have the backbone to be honest and turn the offer down.

Jenny Hamilton is a sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism. She may be contacted at j.hamilton8@umiami.edu.

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Cynics will claim that Miami’s music scene only has two types of noise—either techno-electronica or reggaeton-hip-hop. Even if the cynics are correct, though, Swedish quintet The Sounds will fit in, bringing their new wave, synth-inspired rock 'n' roll to Revolution on Sept. 30.

The Sounds originally formed in Helsingborg, Sweden, in 1999 and they released their debut album, Living in America, in the States in 2003. They started getting noticed when Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl wore one of their band t-shirts in the “Times Like These” video in 2003. In 2008, their song “Hurt You” was synced in a Geico commercial.

“It’s a lot of hard work," drummer Fredrik Nilsson said on being an international band in the United States. “The first couple tours, when you’re a band from out of the country, nobody knows who you are. We never had any radio support…the only way for us to get bigger was to play more shows.”

Their newest effort, Crossing the Rubicon, dropped in June and is led by a strong single, “Nobody Sleeps When I’m Awake.” Marked by the same synthesized keyboards and tinny drums as the previous two records, The Sounds have often garnered comparisons to Blondie, for singer Maja Ivarsson’s riot girl yelps and growls, and occasionally even The Killers, for popularizing synth-rock again for the first time sine 1983.

Having headlined downtown’s now defunct club Studio A in 2006, The Sounds also played West Palm

Beach’s Cruzan Amphitheater earlier this summer, opening for No Doubt.

“We’re very excited to come back there,” Nilsson said. “I love the weather.”

Touring in American is different from playing at home, though. “It feels more real over here,” Nilsson said. “In Scandinavia, you play mainly weekends. You don’t go on the road for two months; you play three to four days out of the week. It’s not the same thing.”

Now headlining a U.S. club tour until November, The Sounds hope to bring their party rock to a younger audience.

“Our music is very danceable, mostly upbeat, having-a-good-time music,” Nilsson said. “People tell me they play it at parties and stuff. I think when you’re at college, that’s sort of what you want.”

Hilary Saunders may be contacted at hsaunders@themiamihurricane.com.

IF YOU GO: WHO: The Sounds WHERE: Revolution (200 W. Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale) WHEN: Wednesday, doors open at 7:30 p.m.

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Restaurant Review: Yogurbella

BY CARLY ERLICH CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Craving sweets? Yogurbella is the perfect place to satisfy a sweet tooth and not feel guilty. Serving all natural, low-calorie, softserve frozen yogurt, the new establishment has been pro-biotic certified. It’s not only healthy, but it provides loads of nutrition.

Yogurbella’s frozen yogurt is a unique blend of a creamy-icy texture with a sweet yet tangy taste. Prices range between $4 to $8 for normal-sized servings, but an extra large is a little pricier. Choose from their four flavors of strawberry, lemon, green tea and original or try all four in one cup.

Besides a simple sundae, Yogurbella offers fruity Bella Shakes for $6 and their special Bella Snow Ice for about $7. Just like their yogurt, their snow ice is not like any ordinary snow cone. It’s an infusion of softserved frozen yogurt, rice cake chunks, and refreshing fruit, placed on a bedding of iceshavings. This is a special desert is derived from the South Korean form of shaved ice.

Although Yogurbella has an Italian feel, given the name, it is actually South Korean.

Yogurbella’s vibrant lime-green and white retro atmosphere reflects the food

it serves, using colorful toppings with an abundance of flavor. Choose from their mouth watering selection of fresh fruits or nuts, candy for those who want to splurge a little, or cereal for the breakfast fans.

Drizzle some Hershey’s syrup, honey, or condensed milk on top and come out with a deliciously healthy sundae.

Carly Erlich may be contacted at carlyerlich@ themiamihurrican.com.

IF YOU GO: WHAT: Soft-serve frozen yogurt WHERE: 3015 Grand Ave Coconut Grove (In CocoWalk Mall) & 412 15th St. Miami Beach.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.

AVERAGE COST: $6.00

BRITTNEY BOMNIN// PHOTO EDITOR

BETTER THAN ICE CREAM?: Freshmen Xeniyo Chigrino and Shelly Trankle ate at Yogurbella last Friday, located in Cocowalk Mall. Trankle, a frequent visitor, brought Chigrino, who had never been to Yogurbella before.

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The ranking of the Canes in the new Associated Press Poll

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FOOTBALL COMMENTARY

Reason to hope remains As strange as it might sound, Saturday’s 31-7 blowout loss in Blacksburg might have been a blessing in CHRISTINA DE NICOLA disguise.

OF THE STAFF It was only a matter of time before our football team would fall back down to earth. Realistically, the Hurricanes weren’t going to finish undefeated.

No team can execute at such a high level for 13-14 games.

Ask USC, California and Penn State.

Isn’t it better to lose a game now against a quality opponent than down the road when facing Wake Forest or Central Florida?

Virginia Tech is now ranked No. 6 in the latest polls, and it’s easy to think that that could’ve been us. But with all the media hoopla surrounding Miami, it’s no surprise the Hokies were fed up by the time Saturday’s game rolled around. Va. Tech was the underdog at home where the program hasn’t lost in 11 games.

As a Hurricanes fan, it’s easy to ask the “what ifs”: What if there wasn’t a massive rain storm across the northeast United States?

What if four of our defensive linemen weren’t out because of injuries and could’ve prevented those 272 rushing yards?

What if Jimmy Graham wore gloves and didn’t drop those two passes with the offense on the verge of making it a 21-14 game?

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STUFFED BY A TURKEY: Senior cornerback Stephan Virgil blocks Matt Bosher’s punt before it is returned for a touchdown in the second quarter to give VT a 21-0 lead.

Graham and his teammates, who showed how great they are by consoling him on the sidelines, can learn from this game and use it as motivation, just as the Hokies did while hearing throughout the week about how great the Canes were. People forget that Virginia Tech is the twotime reigning ACC champion.

Frank Beamer’s team also won the Orange Bowl last season.

So ESPN, stop talking about the swagger. Let No. 17

Miami get back down to business with the pressure of the entire bandwagon off the players’ shoulders.

This Saturday night No. 8 Oklahoma comes to Land Shark Stadium. The question of the hour seems to be whether Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Sam Bradford will make his return from a shoulder injury that has had him sidelined for almost four weeks.

Now is the perfect time for the Hurricanes to get back

into the thick of things. With a win at home against the Sooners, we can storm back into the top 10 and make a run. The top teams in the country keep dropping at an alarming rate.

I’ll still be wearing my Jacory Harris jersey out in public because it’s only one game.

Will you?

Christina De Nicola may be contacted at cdenicola@ themiamihurricane.com.

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The Hurricanes had several opportunities to capitalize on the Hokies miscues. Virginia Tech fumbled its first punt return but UM could not pounce on the ball. The Hokies scored and put Miami into a hole, 14-0.

“We just didn’t come out here and execute,” said Harris, who finished 9-for-25 for 150 yards and one interception. “There was a lot of plays we wish we could have back.”

The most critical miscue for the Hurricanes came in the second half when the Canes had the momentum after scoring on the opening drive and were on the verge of scoring again. Senior tight end Jimmy Graham had two crucial dropped passes, one that would have set up the Canes at the Hokies 10-yard line and would have resulted in a first down.

“Jimmy had two drops that were crucial,” Shannon said.

“But those drops were crucial because we would have probably been seven points down, and you never know what you will do if you’re seven points down. ” Still, the Hokies outplayed the Hurricanes in every phase of the game: offense, defense and special teams. The Hurricanes defense couldn’t stop the Hokies when they needed to and the offense couldn’t move the ball for an entire half. .

“As a football team we have to get better,” Shannon said.

“We’ll watch the tape, make the corrections and see how we respond against Oklahoma. I think we will respond against Oklahoma. I this football team learned its lesson. They’re going to come back, grind and work hard.”

Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamihurricane.com.

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Prof. Antweil’s Report Card

Miami vs. Virginia Tech QUARTERBACKS: F

SOCCER

Alonzo stands alone

Don’t buy the pink suit just yet. Jacory Harris received no protection from his offensive line and backs. He was plagued by key drops from his receivers. J12 tried to force the ball and had a hard time throwing on target in the rain. He finished 9-for-25 with 150 yards passing and an interception.

RUNNING BACKS:

F

Miami ran the ball for 59 yards on 34 carries. With the poor weather, the run game was going to be the key, and it simply didn’t execute. The inability to be in manageable third-down situations hurt as the Canes were 1-for-11 on third downs.

WIDE RECEIVERS/ TIGHT ENDS:

F

Despite the fact that Leonard Hankerson hauled in difficult catches and finished with a careerhigh 79 yards receiving, he will be overshadowed by Jimmy Graham’s two key drops. Graham, a fan favorite, dropped two key passes that would have resulted in first downs in the third quarter and could have made the score 21-14. Instead, Va. Tech scored 10 unanswered points to finish the game.

OFFENSIVE LINE:

F

The six-man rotation of linemen looked like a giant turnstile. The Virginia Tech defensive linemen plowed through the white and green as Harris was sacked three times. They were overmatched.

DEFENSIVE LINE:

F

Sure, they were without Andrew Smith, Marcus Forston and Adewale Ojomo, but the unit forgot how to tackle. It should have been back to the basics for the Canes as Virginia Tech mustered 272 rushing yards. Miami had just two tackles for a loss compared to the Hokies’ nine.

C

LINEBACKERS:

Sean Spence continued to struggle, but kudos to Colin McCarthy who showed heart and resilience. He had a team-high and a career-high 13 tackles.

SECONDARY:

F

Virginia Tech didn’t pass often, but when they did they made it count. Chavez Grant got beat on the 48-yard touchdown strike. Vaughn Telemaque committed another critical pass interference penalty which prolonged a drive and led to a touchdown. Sam Shields was unable to catch a ball that hit him in the finger tips.

SPECIAL TEAMS:

F

Nothing special Saturday. UM could not capitalize when the Hokies dropped two punts. There was a missed assignment on the blocked punt that resulted in a touchdown.

COACHING:

F

The Canes didn’t come out ready to play. Offensive coordinator Mark Whipple let the weather affect his game plan. The Canes are a pass first offense but stuck to the running game in the soggy conditions.

BY SPORTS EDITOR JUSTIN ANTWEIL The Professor may be contacted at jantweil@themiamihurricane.com.

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SHE’S GOT MAD HOPS: Sophomore Vikki Alonzo recorded her 15th career shutout as goalkeeper Sunday at Cobb Stadium.

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Goalie breaks shutout record

BY DEBORA RUBI CONTIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

The UM football team wasn’t the only sports team on campus to face a ranked opponent over the weekend. In fact, the University of Miami women’s soccer team faced two. The squad split matches against No. 3 Boston College and No. 9 Maryland over the weekend.

Thursday night the Canes fell to Boston College as the orange and green could not muster any offense.

Before the first half the Eagles scored twice in the span of four minutes. The first score came in the 33rd minute off a great filtered ball. BC added an insurance goal in the 37th minute off a superb left foot shot that curved into the far post beyond Vikki Alonzo’s reach.

The Canes two closest threats came off the foot of junior Britney Steinbruch. The first opportunity occurred in the first half. She cut into the middle of the field and took an open shot just outside the box. Her second chance was in the second half off the left side with a left foot shot that was barely saved by the goalie.

Miami responded three days later with a 2-0 shutout of their own against Maryland.

Alonzo recorded her fifteenth shutout of her career. She broke the record for most shutouts in a UM career and she is only a sophomore.

“It feels great,” Alonzo said with a smile. “I couldn’t have done it without my teammate always backing me up.”

It was a memorable afternoon also for head coach Tricia Taliaferro. She recorded her 100th victory as a head coach. The win was emotional for Taliaferro because she beat her alma mater.

“Any win feels good. You always have that piece of you that wants to beat your alumni,” said Taliaferro who was a four year starter at Maryland from 19921995.

The first goal came in the 26th minute off a corner taken by freshman Megan Siebert. Fellow freshman Jordan Roseboro tapped it in for a goal.

The second goal came in the 62nd minute when senior Beverly Goebel fed the ball to Steinbruch in the middle of the field. After avoiding one tackle and creating space outside the box she shot the ball into the far netting beyond the reach of the Terrapin keeper.

The Canes next meet No. 5 Florida State, their third straight ranked opponent, at 1 p.m. on Oct. 4 in Tallahassee.

Debora Rubi may be contacted at drubi@themiamihurricane.com.

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Dear V: My new lover is shaking things up down south...

Dear Spaz, , Dear V, It sounds cliché to say that finding the right person is what makes sex the best, but there may be some truth to this. I am in a new relationship and feel embarrassed that something has happened to me for the first time. When I first had sex with another girl, there was a certain wow factor that had been missing with my ex-boyfriend; however, my new lady is the first person I have ever achieved orgasm with.

This achievement is not why I write to you. If my girl does something that feels extremely good, my entire body shakes.

Yes, my whole body. I cannot control it. It doesn’t stop after I orgasm. I feel like it looks as if I am having a seizure because I spasm all over and it goes on for more than a few minutes. I can’t imagine that this happens to every girl. Am I a freak?

Spastic Lover

No, this does not happen to every girl. To that, I offer you my hearty congratulations!

It sounds to me like you are lucky enough to be experiencing earth shattering orgasms. Give yourself a pat on the—well…

To put things into perspective, ABC News did a survey on American sexuality. Only 30% of the women who participated in the survey reported always achieving orgasm during sex, and only 59% of the women reported that they “enjoy sex a great deal.” Additional research done by sexologist (yup, that’s a real job) Robert W. Birch says that 10 to 15% of women have never had an orgasm. Never.

I think that your willingness to explore with a samesex lover could be to blame for your ecstasy.

There are also a million ways to explain your convulsions. Different areas on the body often trigger different reactions (like the g-spot versus the clitoris).

dear ...

Plus, those women who are lucky enough to experience the Big O experience it differently. Some even ejaculate, but I would rather save that for a separate discussion.

So no, you are not a freak. You are simply one of the chosen ones.

I’d wish you luck, but it sounds you’ve already won the love lotto!

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