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After days have been crossed out on calendars and the hours, minutes and seconds have been counted down, the first 2010 Aggie Ring Day is here. Students who have met the qualifications and requirements will receive their rings starting at 2:45 p.m today. “I’m so excited,” said Paul Michael Piega, senior physiology major. “All the hard work I’ve done — it’s finally paying off.” The Aggie Ring tradition is more than 100 years old. The ring represents the honor of being a Texas Aggie and serves as a testament to an Aggie’s hard work while in college. Each symbol on the ring rep-
We’re a top 12 college town Special to The Battalion The American Institute for Economic Research, publishes a companion guide that annually ranks colleges across the nation. College Station made the list of best college towns at number 12. “Texas A&M has a unique combination of worldclass academics and unrivaled traditions and spirit that prepare our graduates to enter the workforce,” said Jason Cook, vice president of marketing and communication. “On Monday, in fact, a study by The Wall Street Journal of corporate recruiters ranked Texas A&M second nationwide for having the best-prepared graduates who are the most able to succeed in the workplace. Our more than 800 student organizations create opportunities for students to put what they have learned in the classroom into practice while also supporting many worthwhile causes and activities.” Outside of the University, Cook said there is value in living in the Bryan-College Station area. “Texas A&M has a great ‘town-gown’ relationship with both the cities of College Station and Bryan,” Cook said. “This is a vibrant community— also known as The Research Valley — that embraces discovery and innovation, international experiences and a family environment. President Bowen Loftin always says that ‘we’re in this together’ when talking about the two
livery is 3,449. “Of these, approximately 3,200 will pick up their rings on Ring Day,” said Kathryn Greenwade, vice president for communications of the Association of Former Students. A Fightin’ Texas Aggie Yell Practice will kick off the ceremony. Following in groups of about 100, students will be handed rings by former students, staff, faculty and coaches. Upon placing the ring on the their fingers, students are asked to have their class year facing them and when they graduate turn it so the year faces outside symbolizing the steps they are taking forward. “I am so stoked to finally get my ring,” said Courtney Prasatik, senior psychology major. “I’ve been counting down to Ring Day since before I even ordered my ring. My family and friends are coming in to celebrate this milestone in my college career.”
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resents the values Aggies were taught freshman year and are expected to carry out for the rest of their lives: excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service. Qualifications to purchase an Aggie Ring were decided by the 1993 Official Senior Aggie Ring Committee. The Association of Former Students oversees the entire process of eligibility and delivery. Students complete 90 undergraduate cumulative hours, 45 of which have to be earned at Texas A&M. A Grade Point Average of 2.0 has to be maintained and students must not have a record of violations, probations, suspensions, dismissals or expulsions, to be eligible for a ring. The total number of Aggie Rings in the Sept. 17 de-
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The familiar water tower welcomes all to the Texas A&M campus, which along with its immediate surroundings is affectionately referred to as “Aggieland.” The American Institute for Economic Research ranks College Station America’s No. 12 college town.
Sept. 17 is designated Constitution Day. A keynote event will be a discussion about prosecuting the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay and whether or not the prisoners fall under the Bill of Rights, specifically the Fourth through Ninth Amendments. The argument will be presented by Ronald J. Sievert, senior lecturer in the George Bush School of public service and government and Richard J. Stoll, professor of political science from Rice University. Pocket-sized copies of the U.S. Constitution will be given to students. “On Sept. 17, 1787, 39 brave men changed the course of history when they signed the U.S. Constitution,” A&M President Bowen Loftin said. “As Americans and as Aggies, we must never take for granted the many rights and freedoms that we enjoy today. I hope the campus community and area residents will participate in Constitution Week activities as we take time from our busy lives to remember and reflect on our legacy of liberty.” Thomas Levitt, special to The Battalion
Rights debate Professors from A&M and Rice University will speak on whether Guantanamo Bay’s inmates fall under the protection of the U.S. Bill of Rights. The debate will begin at 6:30 p.m. today, designated Constitution Day, in Rudder 601.
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WASHINGTON — The ranks of the working-age poor climbed to the highest level since the 1960s as the recession threw millions of people out of work last year, leaving one in seven Americans in poverty. The overall poverty rate climbed to 14.3 percent, or 43.6 million people, the Census Bureau said Thursday in its annual report on the economic well-being of U.S. households. The report covers 2009, President Barack Obama’s first year in office.The poverty rate increased from 13.2 percent, or 39.8 million people, in 2008. Associated Press
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I think we can all agree that Apple blew our minds in 2007 with the release of the original iPhone and again in 2008 with the iPhone 3G. Since then, however, some serious competitors have emerged; Android being the most notable. So we’ll compare some of the specs of what is generally considered to be the best Android phone on the market, the HTC EVO 4G, with the new iPhone 4. Sidenote: I will be omitting from this comparison “Antennagate,” the much-publicized iPhone 4 reception issue. I’m not convinced that this is as big of a problem as it was made out to be, because there are literally millions of satisfied iPhone 4 owners out there. One of them, Jessica Norrell, senior management information systems major, reported no problems whatsoever with call quality. “I’ve tried to make it drop a call, but I can’t,” Norrell said. That said, let’s get into it. The most noticeable thing about the EVO 4G is its massive 4.3 inch capacitive touch-screen display, by far the largest screen size of any smartphone out there. The device runs the Android 2.1 OS, and has a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor. Some of its truly unique hardware features include its ability to act as a mobile hotspot for up to eight WiFi devices, a micro HDMI 1080p output port, a dual LED flash and a kickstand to prop the phone up to watch video. The iPhone 4 has a 3.5 inch capacitive touch-screen display,
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the government to make sure the device is properly safeguarded during the investigation. The company said a government official on Sept. 9 directed investigators to skip a plan to flush seawater and other fluids out of the control pods. Transocean said the device could corrode and malfunction during forensic tests if the device isn’t flushed. The Justice Department said in a statement Thursday that investigators “have taken steps to ensure that it is secured and preserved to the highest evidentiary standards.� “People are trying to work cooperatively to get this job done,� Justice Department attorney Mike Underhill told Barbier. The 50-foot, 300-ton device, which was raised from the seafloor on Sept. 4, is being housed at a NASA building in New Orleans.
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So both phones are clearly top notch in terms of hardware, each with strengths. The real differences between the iPhone 4 and the EVO and other Android-powered devices lie in the operating systems. The iPhone 4 runs iPhone OS 4.0, Apple’s very solid, reliable platform. It runs smoothly, looks nice and is wonderfully intuitive. You could probably give an iPhone to your grandparent and they would understand how to use it. This is a good thing. However, Apple’s OS also comes with some limitations. Maybe these limitations are necessary, and maybe they make the phone run better, but it’s hard not to wonder if an iPhone, as Apple presents it, is really being used to its full potential. For example, both the EVO 4G and the iPhone 4 have front and rear facing cameras and the ability to video chat. However, the iPhone 4 only allows users to video chat using Apple’s FaceTime application over a Wi-Fi connection, and only to other iPhone 4 users. The EVO 4G allows users to video chat using third party apps over 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi, and users can connect to other Android phones, PCs or Macs, and even upload live video feeds to the Internet. The EVO 4G runs the Android operating system. The Android OS is younger, somewhat less intuitive and less well-known than the iPhone interface. But what sets it apart from the iPhone OS is that it is completely customizable. Android users can deck out their
Apple iPhone Price: $199.99 (16 GB) Operating System: iPhone OS 4.0 Features: FaceTime, dual cameras, multitasking, HD video recording and editing HTC EVO Price: $199.99 Operating System: Android 2.1 Features: dual cameras, video chat, mobile hotspot capability, HDMI-out port home screens with different applications, icons, widgets and backgrounds, change aspects of the user interface or even swap out the interface itself for a different one. “If you really want to make the device yours, and make it function however you want, then definitely go with the EVO,� said Jace Warner, a senior management information systems major and EVO 4G user. Android phones also have far fewer restrictions on applications than does the iPhone. “I like Android because it supports Adobe Flash Player, and it runs applications that an iPhone can’t,� said Drew Presley, senior industrial engineering major and user of the Android-powered HTC Aria. So it’s pretty clear that in terms of functionality, Android has the edge over Apple. The iPhone 4 and the EVO 4G are fantastic devices and either one is quite capable of satisfying your needs. However, I expect that unless Apple can find a way to decrease the limitations on its iPhones, Android phones will continue to gain popularity and eventually surpass the iPhone.
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cities, and they are great partners for Texas A&M on many levels. I can remember visiting campus a couple of decades ago, and there wasn’t much here in terms of shopping and dining establishments. Now, of course, there are new developments across the area and businesses locating here regularly.� Presently, such developments are springing up with greater frequency because of the Aggieland’s exceptional living conditions and business opportunities with the University and local firms. “Texas A&M is definitely one of the best because of how friendly everyone on campus is,� sophomore construction science major Gregory Proske said. “Looking back on A&M’s past makes it an obvious choice as one of the best college towns. The city of College Station was founded around the University. It has grown up all around A&M. It is pretty much the pinnacle of the college town.� Shaley Craycraft, a freshman general studies major, is another student for whom Texas A&M has become home. “A&M presents an atmosphere of family, unbiased of background, ethnicity or race,� she said. “A&M promises not only an outstanding education but a chance to be part of a legacy and tradition that doesn’t end with your college experience but continues throughout your life.�
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Aggies head into Portland on a roll Sixth-ranked A&M women’s soccer, winners of six straight, hit the road to face No. 3 Pilots in big midseason matchup with two games remaining until the start of conference play. Alex Welch
The Battalion The No. 6 Texas A&M women’s soccer team closes out its three game road swing against the stiffest competition they will face until NCAA Tournament play when they take on undefeated No. 3 Portland tonight. The Pilots (8-0) are aiming to add another win to an already impressive record, but the Aggies (6-1-0) are riding a six game win streak and have registered only one loss this season — to No. 1 North Carolina on Opening Night. The streak includes victories over then-No. 16 Virginia Tech and then-No. 21 Washington State. “We’ve improved a lot since the North Carolina game — a ton actually,” said senior forward Whitney Hooper. “Everyone is really finding their rhythm and getting on the same page. We’ve really started coming together and have become very cohesive on the field.” Hooper served as the Achilles heel to the Pilots’ 2009 season, netting two goals when the Aggies dealt Portland its only regular season loss in a 3-1 thriller in College Station. “This year is even better because we have a lot more depth in our midfield, Whitney Hooper, our back line senior forward has gotten even stronger too,” Hooper said. “The addition of Merritt [Mathius] coming on the team and being a big threat to their backline is going to make it a really good fight.” Mathius, a junior transfer from North Carolina, and senior Alyssa Mautz have proven to be the spark to the Aggie offense, firing off a Big 12 high 34 shots each. Mautz also leads the conference in goals with six. Mathius, Mautz, Hooper, and senior reigning Big 12 Player of the Week Rachel Shipley have scored at least three goals this season. The Aggies have raked in 21 goals in the first seven games. “We do have a lot of attacking options,” said A&M Head Coach G Guerrieri. “We’ve got some speed and big-time ability in Mathias and Hooper up front.
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The return home A&M returns to the Aggie Soccer Complex at 6 p.m. Sunday to face the Cal State Northridge Matadors (4-3). The Matadors take on Penn tonight. And then we’ve got midfielders who can score goals. People can’t just key in on [the forwards] because Shipley will drop a bomb on you or Mautz will drop a bomb on you.” Portland has a storied history of NCAA tournament appearances, making it at least as far as the Elite Eight in every year since 1998, winning the National Championship in 2002 and 2005. “They’re a team that’s based on a lot of the same principles that we are, such as: Put the ball on the ground and play. Do it with teamwork. Pass. Out-perform your opponent with what your team does and with the strength of the full 11 players,” Guerrieri said. “Their midfield is stacked with great players who can do all kinds of different things and they have a strong front. Their outside backs attack very well. They’re athletic in goal. They’ve got some really special pieces to their game.” Portland is also the only collegiate program that draws larger attendance numbers than the Twelfth Man. “You have the two top teams, as far as support, in the country by their fans and it comes from two completely different models,” Guerrieri said. “You’ve got Portland, which is a quaint, small liberal arts college in a big city, which has a big soccer tradition in their city. And then you have Texas A&M, which is a worldclass university, with a big student population in smaller city. “To be able to play against a team that puts pride in the way that they play, similar to the way that we do, it should make for a really special game.” Hooper expressed confidence in the A&M squad. “It will be great if we can go in on their field and beat them on their turf,” she said. “Tactically we’ve been working on being very competitive, maintaining possession, and just finding ways to beat their back line and out work their midfield.”
Upset!
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Left: Junior Kelsey Black jumps to serve during the Aggies’ three-set win over No. 8 Texas Thursday at Reed Arena. Black’s 13 kills paved the way for a surprising three-set A&M victory. Above: The Aggies, pictured huddling after winning a point, start conference play at 1-0 and put an early dent in Texas’ hopes of an outright conference title and a top seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Aggies overturn No. 8 Longhorns Mike Teague The Battalion
In a stunning upset, Texas A&M’s volleyball team swept No. 8 Texas 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-23) Thursday at Reed Arena. The Aggies’ win over the archrival Longhorns was the teams’ first since 2004. “This is huge to us,” junior outside hitter Kelsey Black said. “Being an Aggie, this is what you go out and work for. When we told people about our game, all the Aggies in our classes and our friends said ‘You’re going to beat them. We just know you are.’ As you saw with the crowd we got, the fans were ready and were in the game with us. We never had any doubt in ourselves and no one doubts us either.” Following the victory, A&M (7-4, 1-0) was able to lift the State Farm Lone Star Showdown trophy for the first time since the inaugural year in 2004. Coming in, the Aggies had lost 14 straight sets to Texas. The match also ended several
streaks for Texas (5-4, 0-1) who has now lost three-straight matches. The Aggies ended Texas’ 47-consecutive wins over in-state opponents. A&M also gave the Longhorns their first loss to an unranked opponent since 2008. Despite the Longhorn’s physical talent and size advantage, the Aggies used discipline and teamwork to shut down the Texas attack. A&M finished with nine blocks including two from sophomore middle blocker Lindsey Miller. “When they’re asked to shut down big attackers it’s a big job,” Head Coach Laurie Corbelli said. “Our front blocking tonight was phenomenal. I don’t know if I’ve ever had an Aggie team block left-front like we did tonight in all six rotations.” Black led the Aggies with 13 kills and got in on three blocks defensively. Despite a tight start, A&M and the crowd were unleashed when Black launched a powerful spike that hit Texas sophomore utility player Sha’Dare McNeal in the face.
Joining in on the action, Miller scored nine kills and finished with a .533 hitting percentage. Helping relieve pressure on Miller, fellow sophomore middle blocker Alisia Kastmo finished with eight kills. “It’s always nice to have another hitter on,” Miller said. “Alisia had a great night tonight. We just knew the right-side was going to be a good place to score so having Alisia work out there was a big plus.” Although the victory gets the Aggies off to a great start in Big 12 play, Corbelli is quick to point out that there is still a long road ahead. “I think [the win] is really important, but I think it really matters how we digest it and how we use it in our favor,” Corbelli said. “Sports can throw out all sorts of clichés after big emotional wins. What happens is how you handle it and how you prepare for the next match and how you emotionally get yourself ready to compete once again.”
Gnatzig siezes the moment in final season By Austin Meek | The Battalion
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UFFERING a season-ending injury when you’re at the top of your game is tough. Having the guts to give it another try is even tougher. But the fact that Amber Gnatzig, a senior midfielder for the Texas A&M women’s soccer team, is back on the field and leading the Aggies (6-1) to a nearly perfect season is nothing short of remarkable. Gnatzig has made a splash since the beginning of her career in College Station. After a stellar first campaign in 2006, she was named to the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team as well as Soccer Buzz’ Central Region All-Freshman team. She earned the accolades even after sustaining a knee injury in October that forced her to miss all of post-season play.
She progressed through her sophomore and junior seasons without missing any time, garnering praise for her accomplishments on the field as well as in the clubhouse. Before her junior season, Gnatzig was elected one of the team captains; after it, she was named to the 2008 All-Big 12 second team. Which made Sept. 18, 2009, a terrible day for all parties involved. The Aggies were battling against Portland at home, a team perennially ranked in the top-10 and then ranked the No. 1 team in the nation. “I was turning and my foot was planted,” Gnatzig said. “The ball had gotten past and I was pivoting. My foot stayed down and my knee twisted and I just heard it. And I knew what it was. I didn’t want to think it though.” In the seventh game of the season, Gnatzig tore her ACL and part of the meniscus. She heard the pop, as did the fans in the first few rows. “I just thought she was going to be fine Above: Fifth-year senior Amber Gnatzig displays her Aggie because Amber’s reRing. Right: Gnatzig, pictured on the field at the Aggie Soccer ally tough,” said NiComplex, has two assists while rotating as a starter. cole Ketchum, a senior
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midfielder. The two have played soccer together since they were 12 years old. “When I found out [what happened] I was just completely overwhelmed.” Intent on making a quick recovery, Gnatzig had surgery as soon as possible and began rehabbing intensively. She underwent the process after her injury during her freshman year and knew how difficult the road would be — but she didn’t let it stop her. “I came back with my first knee surgery in four and a half months, so with my second one I was like, ‘Alright, I’m gonna shoot for four months,’” Gnatzig said. “Not trying to rush into anything, but just trying to push myself a little bit harder.” The physical rehabilitation started out slow, doing leg lifts and basic movements, and gradually increased to leg presses without weights and jogging without lateral movement. The process stole a large chunk of Gnatzig’s time each week. “It was sad [playing without Gnatzig],” Ketchum said. “I redshirted one year she was playing and she redshirted a year I was playing, so it’s nice that we have a fifth year together.” Gnatzig and Ketchum’s final year together was a game away from never happening. The match versus Portland was the cut-off for the NCAA’s redshirt eligibility; since she played in the match, she participated in too many games to sit the season out without losing a year of playing time. Effectively, her career at A&M was finished when she tore her ACL. Then the athletic department hatched a brilliant plan, a move now known as “The Amber Alert.” By tacking an alumni match on to the end of the season, it made it so that Gnatzig had not, in fact, played in too many games and she was granted the redshirt. “We got the game added on the schedule and it counted, so my redshirt went through,” Gnatzig said. She is enjoying a great season and is a big part of why A&M is riding a six game winning streak heading into Friday’s match against, ironically
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— or perhaps appropriately — Portland. “She’s so valuable to us on the field,” said Head Coach G Guerrieri. “She has a great reputation of being a total warrior. “Soccer is a game that is confidence driven... By having a feel for what’s going on and the more you play, the more you get that feel. So I think that every game makes her better, more confident, and every game helps her get to where she can be.”
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texas a&m vs. florida international 6 p.m. Saturday kyle field
Final tune up
“I
’m taking my talents to South Beach.” None would expect that sentiment to be shared by a somewhat well regarded player with reference to Florida International of all schools, right? That was quarterback Wesley Carroll, now a junior, who — minus the pompous quote — transferred to FIU from Mississippi State after a freshman All-SEC season and sat out the 2009 campaign. Carroll was expected to be one of the bright spots for a team that has consistently been without one. The Golden Panthers made the move to become an Football Bowl Subdivision program as recently as 2005. Since 2006, FIU has been the seventh best school in the state, boasting an overall record of 9-39. The Panthers Beau Holder went 3-5 in the Sun Belt Confersophomore English ence in 2009, finmajor ishing with a 3-9 record. In totaling 320.9 yards per game, FIU ranked last in the conference in total offense. The Panthers’ defense, which gave up only 172 yards and eight first downs to Rutgers in a tough 19-14 loss, is easily the team’s best feature. It’s highly unlikely that the skill position players FIU faced that night compare to the Aggies’, but the fact is still noteworthy. Carroll, for his part, completed a meager 54.5 percent of his passes and threw two touchdowns that were nixed by two interceptions, which contributed to FIU’s five turnovers. All in all, A&M isn’t in danger of losing this game, although crazier things have happened. I’m stopping short of encouraging fans and players to look past the Panthers, but this game should mainly be about tinkering with the squad. There are things that need fixing before A&M heads to Stillwater. Head Coach Mike Sherman admitted that a large part of the team’s offensive struggles in the first half could be credited to its troubles running the ball. If sophomore tailback Christine Michael’s 67-yard run against Louisiana Tech is taken away, his hefty 5.9 yards-per-carry average becomes 4.1, to go along with junior Cyrus Gray’s 3.6. Does the offensive line, outside of freshman left tackle Luke Joeckel and sophomore right guard Patrick Lewis, need to try some different combinations? That’s something to look at. How is senior joker Von Miller’s ankle? How much will he play? And what about freshman sensation Damontre Moore? Heck, what about special teams? All legitimate questions. But I like to remind myself that the Aggies have outscored opponents 96-23 in two games, regardless of conference affiliation or reputed strength. The defense has been outstanding and A&M still ranks No. 5 nationally in total offense. In both games, the Aggies have dominated the second half. Was it partially due to an overwhelming talent difference finally rearing its head? Probably. But it also could indicate that the new coaching staff has a way of making adjustments that the 2009 teams could never dream of. The third game of 2009 would portend defensive and mental struggles throughout the rest of the schedule when what would become a 5-7 UAB team rolled up 19 points on 303 total yards, 229 coming on the ground. Sophomore corner Dustin Harris fumbled away a punt late in the first quarter; the Aggie lead was not comfortable until 5:34 remained in the second quarter. Saturday’s game could be a sign of the team’s direction or it could not, but if the Aggies can take the time to test out some new ideas and tinker with perceived problems, win comfortably and take what has been learned into the bye week, it will only mean good things for Sept. 30 in Stillwater.
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By Kyle Cunningham | The Battalion
any students undergo the transformation process at least once in their college career — for some, it’s a change of majors while for others it can be as easy as evolving from the introverted personality into a social butterfly.
That said, no student has to go through this transformation with the eyes of 48,000 fellow students following your every movement, every reaction, every mistake and every success. Junior linebacker Garrick Williams has gone through every extreme a football player can — from the offense to the defense and from finesse to brute strength and power, while under the scrutiny of writers, students, alumni and coaches. His Texas A&M journey started in 2007, when he was recruited by former head coach Dennis Franchione as a wide receiver out of DeSoto High School, where he also played quarterback and was rated a two-star prospect by rivals.com. The last thing he expected was to move over to the defensive side of the ball. But even Franchione’s staff could see what Williams couldn’t. “When I first came here, it was kind of mentioned that I might play safety, but defense wasn’t on my mind,” Williams said. Through the first year, it appeared Williams was a man without a position. Despite his height of 6 feet 2 inches and a 4.6 second time in the 40-yard dash coming out of high school, Williams was redshirted and never saw the field. After the 2007 season, Franchione left Texas A&M and was replaced by Head Coach Mike Sherman. It was his staff, and defensive coordinator Joe Kines, who moved Williams to outside linebacker. Williams started five games, but picking up the defensive schemes and ideas proved difficult at first. “My first year playing outside linebacker, it was obviously new to me,” Williams said. “I was kind of stuck in an offensive mindset, instead of going up and taking on the block, I would try to run around the block to make the play.” Williams accumulated 36 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks. Despite that, it seemed Williams was still not playing up to the standards Kines set for him. “Coach Kines was one of those old-school coaches,” Williams said. “You never knew what you were going to get. At first, when I moved over, he was really patient with me. But as time progressed and I was stuck in the offensive mindset, he said ‘if you can’t get this, we’re going to move on to the next person.’” The spring of 2009 was a make or break time for Williams, who was asked point blank by Kines: ‘‘Do you want to play linebacker, or would you rather move back to wide receiver?’’ Williams was given until the end of the week to make a decision, and although he admitted it was tempting to move back to the offensive side of the ball, he was going to stay as a linebacker. “I thought about it, and I was like, ‘I’m not about to run from the situation. I’m going to play linebacker,’” Williams said. “So maybe that would be the defining moment [as a player].” Williams, who went from the offensive mentality to an “attack, attack, attack” style, quietly manned
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5 things to look for belt returns 1sun The last time a team from the Sun
Belt conference came to Kyle Field, Arkansas State defeated the Aggies 18-14 in a shocking opening defeat. FIU doesn’t have a history of success since moving into the FBS and doesn’t have near the talent that Arkansas State team had. Hence, this game shouldn’t be an issue for this favored Aggie squad.
2not so special
Against Louisiana Tech, the Aggie special teams made the game a lot closer than it should have been in the first half. With three turnovers, a missed field goal and inconsistent kick coverage, the forgotten unit was downright putrid and careless. Special teams cost the 2009 team a couple games and if this trend continues, it will do the same in 2010.
3The running game
In the first half of Saturday’s victory, the Aggie running game was slow to get off the blocks and Christine were averaging Michael, running less than two back yards per carry at the half. Much of the blame for that goes to the offensive line who struggled getting a push up front. But some of the blame must go to the backs for missing holes and being impatient. This A&M offense is predicated on establishing the run in order to set up the pass. In order for it to succeed, the ground game must improve.
start 4The The Aggies’ biggest problem
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Junior linebacker Garrick Williams leads the Aggie defense in tackles with 16 through the first two games of the 2010 season. the other side of Sherman’s linebacking corps in 2009. As Von Miller racked up 17 sacks, Williams led the linebackers in tackles with 74. Williams also forced a fumble, intercepted one pass and was second in tackles for a loss with 8.5. Kines retired and was replaced by Air Force defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter, who brought with him a 3-4 defensive scheme. Between that and Sherman’s new position coaches at linebacker — Dat Ngyuen for the inside linebackers and Nick Toth for the outside — Williams had to learn a new position from a new coach and coordinator. “I think [the difference] is personality,” Williams said. “I could talk to Coach Kines, but talking to Coach DeRuyter is different because the age difference is less than it was with Coach Kines. And that goes with all of our coaches — our coaches fit our personality. We will go and joke around and have a lot of energy and the coaches are the same way, but we know that when it’s time for business it’s time for business.” Williams continued to learn the position from Ngyuen, who told him the move from outside to inside was harder because the physical nature of the position was more demanding. But Williams took the positive view, saying it helped him play at a better tempo. “It was just a confidence that they kept instilling in me,” Williams said. “When I finally moved to middle linebacker, I didn’t think that I was doing too well, but they were telling me that I was doing good and making plays. I think it is much easier, because you see the ball, and you can just play football as opposed to saying ‘Do I have this pass route? Do I have this guy?’ It’s a lot more simplified
and it allows me to play faster.” As Williams has become more comfortable as a linebacker, he is also becoming more comfortable with his role in Texas A&M’s rich football history. Starting last year, Williams began playing Gucci Mane and Lil’ Wayne on his headphones before games while walking around the Texas A&M emblem and running past successes of the Aggie program in his head. “[I’ll] just listen to the music and think; I think about my teammates, who are ready to play,” Williams said. “I see Texas A&M and what it stands for. I start thinking about the ‘Wrecking Crew,’ and when A&M won the national championship. It gets me in my zone.” Thinking about what A&M stands for and supports has helped Williams gain an appreciation for the adoration and support the Aggie fans have provided thus far. “I had a feeling when we came from the hotel that there would be a lot of people at the game,” Williams said. “In previous years, I would go out and the top deck [of the Zone] wouldn’t really be full, and that’s what I was expecting. But the band brought us out, and I look to the student section — that’s filled, and I look straight ahead, and even the top deck is filled up. I just really appreciate everyone who came out to support us.” In a season where expectations are high, it is usually the people who have overcome transformations and adversity who make the difference between a successful year and a mediocre one. If the experience of Williams is any indication, the Aggie faithful can breathe easy.
in 2010 has been its propensity for slow starts. Saturday was downright sluggish as the team struggled to hold onto and move the football. Watch to see how crisp the Aggie offense looks on its first scripted possession of the game. And see if they can be more efficient in the Red Zone.
defense 5revamped The biggest story thus far this
season has been the improved play of this revamped defense under defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter, whose 3-4 scheme looks to be wreaking havoc on opposing offenses. The defensive line — led by senior Lucas Patterson — has been disrupting on a consistent basis. The linebackers — with freshman “joker” Damontre Moore — has been a strong point. And the secondary — behind stellar play by junior cornerback Coryell Judie — has been harassing opposing quarterbacks. David Harris, sports editor
Staff predictions david harris, sports editor
41-10 A&M
beau holder, sports assistant
45-9 A&M
kyle cunningham, staff writer
49-10 A&M
megan ryan, managing editor
41-10 A&M
matt woolbright, eic
56-6 A&M
jill beathard, enterprise editor
42-9 A&M
sean lester, staff writer
41-7 A&M
travis lawson, staff writer
45-15 A&M
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COACHES WANTED! We need enthusiastic, positive, motivational volunteer coaches for girls volleyball. Call 764-6386. FT/PT openings, customer sales/svc, no experience necessary, conditions apply, all ages 17+, 979-260-4555. Garpez Mexican Restaurant Cantina, Seeking experienced only hostesses, wait staff, and bartenders. Apply at 4353 Wellborn Road in West Gate Center or contact 979-691-8154. Help needed in fabric shop. Apply in person. 318 George Bush Drive. Leasing consultant. Must be energetic with an outgoing personality. Part time position available (afternoons). Fax resume or qualifications to (979)696-0487 or e-mail waldenpond@dtiproperties.net Musicians needed for small baptist church Sunday services. Instruments needed are drums, strings, and brass. Contact Mary at mary@christsway.org or 979-776-5000. Need a part time job with flexible hours? Call 979-255-2303. Now hiring bike or car delivery. Burger Boy Northgate. 311 Church. Now Hiring Recent and December Grads, Consumer Insurance Advisors is currently interviewing intelligent, energetic, and self motivated professionals who strive to be a part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding company. We offer an extensive training program and competitive base salary, medical benefits, and numerous opportunities for growth. We always reward our employee’s dedication to excellence with frequent bonus opportunities and pay for performance. Salary: $50,000+ (Approximate 1st year income) Location: The Woodlands, Texas For a more detailed job description visit Careers at www.consumerinsuranceadvisors.co m
Taking applications next 2-wks for experienced waitstaff. Downtown Uncorked wine bar, Bryan 979-204-6030. The Corner Bar &Grill now hiring. Apply in person at 9pm Monday through Wednesday. All positions available. The Hookah Station on Northgate is taking applications for waitress and bar tender positions. Apply in person from 9pm-11pm. Tutors wanted for all subjects currently taught at TAMU/ Blinn and Sam Houston State starting at $8.00/hour. Apply on-line @ www.99Tutors.com, 979-255-3655.
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STUDIES IN PROGRESS FACIAL REDNESS Volunteers ages 18 and older are needed to participate in a 7 week long clinical research study of an investigational topical medication for the treatment of facial redness associated with Rosacea. Eligible volunteers will receive: • Study Related Skin Assessments by a Dermatologist • Investigational Study Medication • Compensation up to $3000 for time and travel Qualified participants will need to make daily office visits whie on the study. For more information please contact:
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TAKE A PIECE OF A&M HISTORY WITH YOU · Reserve your 2011 Aggieland The 109th edition of Texas A&M University’s official yearbook will chronicle traditions, academics, the other education, sports, the Corps, Greeks, campus organizations and seniors and graduate students. Distribution will be during Fall 2011. Cost is $64.90, including shipping and sales tax. Go to the optional services box in Howdy when you register for fall.
· Order your 2010 Aggieland (if you haven’t)
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The 2010 Aggieland yearbook will be a 640-page record of the 2009-2010 Texas A&M school year. Books will be mailed out during Fall 2010.
· Purchase the award-winning 2009 Aggieland (if you haven’t) The 2009 Aggieland is a 624-page, awardwinning photojournalistic record of the 2008– 2009 school year. By credit card go online to http://aggieland.tamu. edu or call 979-845-2613. Or drop by the Student Media office, Bldg. #8901 in The Grove (between Albritton Bell Tower and Cain Hall). Hours: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday–Friday.
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Adrian Calcaneo — THE BATTALION
War games
A member of Rudder’s Rangers carries one of his buddies off Spence Park Thursday, which acted as a mock battlefield.
Photos by Daniel Crump— THE BATTALION
Members of the Rudder’s Rangers advance on an enemy location.
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